Topic: BK'S BABBLE ON (Read 36142 times)

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #150 on:** December 02, 2007, 10:39:33 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on December 02, 2007, 10:37:09 AM

I was accusing you of being DR edi's "The Gobbler." Wake up!

AH! *I'm still thinking of heading up to Boston for the day to see "White Christmas". Howzabout you?

DaNiece · « **Reply #151 on:** December 02, 2007, 10:42:06 AM »

On Friday we're going to view the Old Allegheny West Victorian homes. My mom and dad lived on Beech Ave (as well as Danise's mother and father) in the early 60's. It is absolutely beautiful to walk through these homes.

http://www.alleghenywest.info/christmastour.html

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #152 on:** December 02, 2007, 10:42:53 AM »

After fighting the hordes of people at Rockefeller, we made our way over to Eatery to grab some dessert...

-The Tahitian Vanilla Cheesecake with Oreo Cookie Crust - A noble attempt, but a bit overmixed and ovebaked. And putting gobs of whipped cream on top, doesn't necessarily "hide" the over-browned "crust". $:-\$

-And how come the Prettier the Waiter, the Worse the Service?

S. Woody White · « **Reply #153 on:** December 02, 2007, 10:43:42 AM »

Quote from: PennyO on December 02, 2007, 10:30:50 AM

Bake it in a glass baking dish, with a little celery, onion, parsley, white pepper, a splash of white wine. I don't use salt, but you might...

What, no lemon?

S. Woody White · « **Reply #154 on:** December 02, 2007, 10:47:32 AM »

Quote from: Cillaliz on December 02, 2007, 10:34:01 AM

LOL! Thanks Penny and Jose for the suggestions. The frying I know how to do...PennyO's suggestion sounds good

Just remember to keep an eye on it, since it doesn't take long to bake... or overbake!

An alternative is to poach the fish, over a quiet simmer. Just add some water in with the ingredients Penny suggested. A light salad, and maybe some new potatoes or rice on the side...

bk · « **Reply #155 on:** December 02, 2007, 10:57:03 AM »

I'm thinking about taking a nice drive. I got through one of the chair piles - will do the other shortly.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #156 on:** December 02, 2007, 11:01:30 AM »

This afternoon, I will be attending a recital by the tenor, Matthew Polenzani.

He'll be a the Rose Theatre at Time-Warner Center. I was in there last night, and saw the ad for his recital... They still had plenty of tickets left... And since I haven't been to a classical voice recital in a while... Well... -And he'll be singing one of my favorite song cycles, Britten's "Michelangelo Sonnets".

S. Woody White · « **Reply #157 on:** December 02, 2007, 11:06:53 AM »

This afternoon, I will be working.

In fact, I'd better get going.

I may be cooking fish tonight. You girls have put me in the mood.

td · « **Reply #158 on:** December 02, 2007, 11:12:20 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on December 02, 2007, 10:42:53 AM

-And how come the Prettier the Waiter, the Worse the Service?

Pretty isn't perfect?
Presentation is perfection?
If the waiter is pretty enough, maybe he thinks his presentation, of himself, is covering any server flaws.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #159 on:** December 02, 2007, 11:17:51 AM »

Quote from: td on December 02, 2007, 11:12:20 AM

Pretty isn't perfect?
Presentation is perfection?
If the waiter is pretty enough, maybe he thinks his presentation, of himself, is covering any server flaws.

Alas, the "scowl" we predicted we would get when we told him that we were there just for dessert and coffee was a bit more severe than we expected. Although, he seemed to be a bit aloof and inattentive with all of his tables.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #160 on:** December 02, 2007, 11:18:43 AM »

Hmm... The espresso wasn't too bad. And the accompanying White Chocolate Peppermint Donut wasn't too bad either.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #161 on:** December 02, 2007, 11:31:42 AM »

I've had my morning coffee (Peet's French Roast), plus a Morning Bun AND a Chocolatine! Twenty seconds n the microwave they're nearly as good as fresh-baked.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #162 on:** December 02, 2007, 11:34:04 AM »

The "Torchwood" finale was a mixed bag for me.

I thought it pointed out some of the serious weaknesses in a couple of the characters. i'm not a fan of Gwen or Owen. Bot are rather average in the acting department...and possibly less.

But that reconciliation between Jack and Owen was rather touching.

I don't get what Gwen is supposed to "be" in this show...other than a bedmate for Owen and her boyfriend, Reese.

And I wish John Barrowman had a bit more depth...rather than just acting with his smile...and pretty face.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #163 on:** December 02, 2007, 11:34:30 AM »

Eviscerate me now, you "Torchwood" faithful.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #164 on:** December 02, 2007, 11:36:04 AM »

Serious allergy issues going on with me today. Don't know if it's the weather, or whether it's me stirring things up in the house putting up my Christmas tree (probably the latter).

The sacrifices we make for our traditions.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #165 on:** December 02, 2007, 11:44:26 AM »

DR Ron Pulliam - Are you sure you aren't allergic to Morning Buns and Chocolatines?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #166 on:** December 02, 2007, 11:46:13 AM »

DR Ron Pulliam - Is La Farine in your 'hood?

Jennifer · « **Reply #167 on:** December 02, 2007, 11:53:11 AM »

I concur that it was very nice to see DR Hisaka!

Jennifer · « **Reply #168 on:** December 02, 2007, 11:54:22 AM »

And re: BROTHERS & SISTERS.

I am one of those who had a hard time getting into in the beginning. But now it is so good! I really think that it was once Rob lowe joined the cast that it started getting better. It was very average in the start. But now i can't wait to watch it each week.

Jennifer · « **Reply #169 on:** December 02, 2007, 11:55:25 AM »

I wonder if DOCTOR WHO airs on any stations here. I will have to look.

Still no THE CLOSER.

We are expecting a lot of snow tonight and tomorrow.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #170 on:** December 02, 2007, 12:00:42 PM »

OK... Time to spend some time with the Sunday Times, and then's off to the concert hall...

Laters...

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #171 on:** December 02, 2007, 12:06:25 PM »

Good day one and all!!!

Jane · « **Reply #172 on:** December 02, 2007, 12:06:37 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on December 02, 2007, 07:10:49 AM

So, here's our friend Shawna in her modeling days. She's a lovely lady with a great sense of humor and a lovely voice.

http://www.shawnastone.net/

Wow! Nice voice.

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #173 on:** December 02, 2007, 12:06:59 PM »

DR Hisaka, it is lovely to make your acquaintance!

Julie · « **Reply #174 on:** December 02, 2007, 12:07:51 PM »

OK - guess I spent enough time puttering around getting nothing accomplished.

Tonight I am going to opening night of Cymbeline at Lincoln Center - should be exciting.

Julie · « **Reply #175 on:** December 02, 2007, 12:09:07 PM »

And before that, I shall tend to yesterday's mail that I haven't loooked at yet, that is sitting in a large pile on the table.

Jane · « **Reply #176 on:** December 02, 2007, 12:11:31 PM »

Hisaka, it is such a joy to see you post and to catch up on your life. I have great admiration for the challenges you have aspired to. Congratulations on your successes and best wishes as you continue in your pursuits.

Your English is lovely and you express yourself beautifully, always have.

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #177 on:** December 02, 2007, 12:16:14 PM »

Quote from: JRand57 on December 02, 2007, 04:56:38 AM

For DR MISS KAREN and others:

You don't always have access to the providential vibrations of Venus and Jupiter together in harmony, so take advantage of every opportunity coming your way. This sky pattern can still be influential for the remainder of the day although it will probably start dissipating somewhat by the evening hours. You can certainly make a splash in artistic, journalistic, literary, social and cultural circles while Venus and Jupiter hold court.

Thanks for the heads up Jrand!

Jane · « **Reply #178 on:** December 02, 2007, 12:16:50 PM »

Quote from: bk on December 02, 2007, 10:11:12 AM

I'm glad Hisaka made her post. She's a very sweet person.

Are you collecting all of our posts to send on to her?

JMK · « **Reply #179 on:** December 02, 2007, 12:19:14 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on December 02, 2007, 08:45:05 AM

Does the Toshiba not offer a bookmark feature so you can mark the place you stop if you don't finish a movie?

I do remember reading that this was a gripe about the first generation of the Toshiba players, but I thought they would have dealt with that in the second generation. (Or are you using a third generation model DR JMK. I can't remember.)

I do have the A3, Matt, and, yes, it offers the bookmark feature, but it still starts up at the beginning with all the attendant FBI and preview (if any) hoo-hah, and it's just kind of annoying. I'm sure they'll fix it at some future date with a firmware upgrade. The funny thing is, it does in fact remember on some HDDVDs--it's quite peculiar.

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