Property tax bills arrived yesterday. Our residence "declined" in value by $700 but our rental (the old house) went up by $100. Insane.
I am attempting watch Camelot on TCM. It's painful. Vanessa Redgrave vocals have been slowed down from the Broadway versions.
Also is the dialogue in the film as bad as it was on the stage? Lancelot's is especially hurtful to the ears
Does anybody know anyone who lives in Arizona?
And the word of the day is: ANOMIE!
Installed my new TV but I'm not getting a signal from my AV receiver through which my Blu-ray and DVD player are connected. The manual says high speed HDMI cables need to be connected to the TV. I have one of those which is connected to the satellite receiver and I'm getting a signal on that. I connected that cable to the AV receiver but still didn't get a signal from the Blu-ray player. Looks like maybe I need to replace all the HDMI cables throughout the chain. What a hassle!
Installed my new TV but I'm not getting a signal from my AV receiver through which my Blu-ray and DVD player are connected. The manual says high speed HDMI cables need to be connected to the TV. I have one of those which is connected to the satellite receiver and I'm getting a signal on that. I connected that cable to the AV receiver but still didn't get a signal from the Blu-ray player. Looks like maybe I need to replace all the HDMI cables throughout the chain. What a hassle!
Doug, have you checked your receiver settings? Mine (an Onkyo) has different input choices for where it's receiving the signal from, therefore you need to press separate buttons for Satellite, BD, DVD, etc.
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were soft and prayer-like, and now it is time for you to post until the West Side Cows come home. They love a good MOOvie MOOsical.
Installed my new TV but I'm not getting a signal from my AV receiver through which my Blu-ray and DVD player are connected. The manual says high speed HDMI cables need to be connected to the TV. I have one of those which is connected to the satellite receiver and I'm getting a signal on that. I connected that cable to the AV receiver but still didn't get a signal from the Blu-ray player. Looks like maybe I need to replace all the HDMI cables throughout the chain. What a hassle!
Doug, have you checked your receiver settings? Mine (an Onkyo) has different input choices for where it's receiving the signal from, therefore you need to press separate buttons for Satellite, BD, DVD, etc.
That's what I thought must be the problem but I don't think so. I've now connected another Blu-ray player directly to the TV through an old HDMI and that is receiving a signal OK. I don't know why I'm not getting a signal through the AV receiver though. There was no problem with the old TV.
A question for all the technofiles out there.
I have a Panosonic HD Flat Screen TV & A Panosonic Blu-Ray Home Theater System. My Cable box and my Blu Ray are both conneted to the TV via HDMI cables.
I have the television audio go through my home theater system and here is where I have my problem.
It does not happen on all the channels, but for me there is a visual/audio delay of about perhaps 1 second or so when the audio does not match the lip movements. (These are NOT programs filmed in another language and then dubbed into English) It is off just that slight amont that it is annoying.
I have tried in the set up with "Audio Delay" at various intervals. I tried with auomatic, 0ms & 10ms (what I currently have it at). The 10ms worked for a short time but the problem is back.
Anyone have any suggestions how to fix it?
Technical vibes for DR DOUG R and DR MICHAEL S.
Alas I can be of NO help.
So I just heard the expression "Bro-mos" for the first time today, apparently meaning gay people who are just friends, or gay friends of straight men. Likely an offshoot of the word "bromance" I guess.Makes me want a bromo of the seltzer variety.
just thought I'd share.
There is a nice original photo of WORLD PREMIERE on EBAY for only 9.99.....Frances Farmer in a black wig......I might consider buying it, if the monkey who also appeared in the picture was present.
Installed my new TV but I'm not getting a signal from my AV receiver through which my Blu-ray and DVD player are connected. The manual says high speed HDMI cables need to be connected to the TV. I have one of those which is connected to the satellite receiver and I'm getting a signal on that. I connected that cable to the AV receiver but still didn't get a signal from the Blu-ray player. Looks like maybe I need to replace all the HDMI cables throughout the chain. What a hassle!
Doug, have you checked your receiver settings? Mine (an Onkyo) has different input choices for where it's receiving the signal from, therefore you need to press separate buttons for Satellite, BD, DVD, etc.
That's what I thought must be the problem but I don't think so. I've now connected another Blu-ray player directly to the TV through an old HDMI and that is receiving a signal OK. I don't know why I'm not getting a signal through the AV receiver though. There was no problem with the old TV.
Does your new TV have more than one HDMI input? Have you selected the correct one?
A question for all the technofiles out there.
I have a Panosonic HD Flat Screen TV & A Panosonic Blu-Ray Home Theater System. My Cable box and my Blu Ray are both conneted to the TV via HDMI cables.
I have the television audio go through my home theater system and here is where I have my problem.
It does not happen on all the channels, but for me there is a visual/audio delay of about perhaps 1 second or so when the audio does not match the lip movements. (These are NOT programs filmed in another language and then dubbed into English) It is off just that slight amont that it is annoying.
I have tried in the set up with "Audio Delay" at various intervals. I tried with auomatic, 0ms & 10ms (what I currently have it at). The 10ms worked for a short time but the problem is back.
Anyone have any suggestions how to fix it?
And the word of the day is: ANOMIE!
BK-It's The Second Thing To Go And I Forget What The First Thing Is
Same Word Of The Day As Yesterday...So I'll Repeat The Same Song Of Yesterday and Very Appropriate
The Song Of The Day Is: LOST IN A FOG
First step of the beet pickling experience is done; they are skinned and cubed. Miss Molly now has a fondness for beet bites.
One load of laundry also completed.
Now to add sugar, vinegar, water and pickling spices, then to jar and seal.
trying to get moth ball smell out of Italian wool sweaters - how tedious
Well, last night, we had our second performance of "The Hound of the Baskervilles." Our first night on Friday had seven, count 'em, SEVEN people in the audience (but they were very appreciative). Last night (Saturday), we had about 30 people! The place only holds about 50 or so, so that was great. They loved it! I'm getting much more comfortable at running the sound and have actually gotten a bit annoyed with Marko giving me the cues (Marko built all the sound cues). ;) So, so far, it's off to a good start. Let's hope that the bigger audiences continue. We have a matinee today, then we're dark until Friday.
And the word of the day is: FERLY!
A question for all the technofiles out there.
I have a Panosonic HD Flat Screen TV & A Panosonic Blu-Ray Home Theater System. My Cable box and my Blu Ray are both conneted to the TV via HDMI cables.
I have the television audio go through my home theater system and here is where I have my problem.
It does not happen on all the channels, but for me there is a visual/audio delay of about perhaps 1 second or so when the audio does not match the lip movements. (These are NOT programs filmed in another language and then dubbed into English) It is off just that slight amont that it is annoying.
I have tried in the set up with "Audio Delay" at various intervals. I tried with auomatic, 0ms & 10ms (what I currently have it at). The 10ms worked for a short time but the problem is back.
Anyone have any suggestions how to fix it?
I hate it when I'm watching a film and the sound is out of synch. the trouble is that once you become aware of it you can't concentrate on the film properly because it becomes a constant distraction.
trying to get moth ball smell out of Italian wool sweaters - how tedious
DR vixmom - If you have a spare spray bottle/mister, fill it with some vodka, and spritz the sweater. That should do the trick. Or just drink the vodka. ::)
I discovered this shortly after removing five miniature sweaters from the washing machine
First step of the beet pickling experience is done; they are skinned and cubed. Miss Molly now has a fondness for beet bites.Me want. The beets, that is. Not the laundry.
One load of laundry also completed.
Now to add sugar, vinegar, water and pickling spices, then to jar and seal.
I discovered this shortly after removing five miniature sweaters from the washing machine
I had a lovely lunch with Joseph Rubin at The Cottage on 77th and Amsterdam, I stopped at the 79th Street Duane Reade, and I am now home waitign to hear from Mr Appel. While I'm waiting for him, I think I will tidy up my writing table, a little prep work for the Appalachian writing I begin tomorrow.
I've also got tentative commitments for 2012 from Kim Criswell and Jason Graae for ROBERTA and from Danny Burstein for THE RED MILL.
We have a new member in our congregation. This is Amber, the service dog.
We have a new member in our congregation. This is Amber, the service dog.
First step of the beet pickling experience is done; they are skinned and cubed. Miss Molly now has a fondness for beet bites.
One load of laundry also completed.
Now to add sugar, vinegar, water and pickling spices, then to jar and seal.
Hello, DR td! -Will you be serving them with some horseradish "infused" sour cream?
First step of the beet pickling experience is done; they are skinned and cubed. Miss Molly now has a fondness for beet bites.Me want. The beets, that is. Not the laundry.
One load of laundry also completed.
Now to add sugar, vinegar, water and pickling spices, then to jar and seal.
I think I'm taking the day off from jogging. I'm told that it's good to do that every now and then, and I'm beginning to think that jogging every single day actually impedes weight loss rather than help speed it along. That's the way it's feeling to me anyway. Plus I got such a late start on my day. It's very nice out, though, so who knows?
DR JANE your vacation looks WONDERFUL!!!!
So much fun in just a FEW days.
We have a new member in our congregation. This is Amber, the service dog.What a cutie!
DR Jane - your Tahiti adventure sounds fabulous!
Dimanche evening greetings from Reims, France! We were in the last group of six to depart the boat in a taxi van to Luxembourg City. They dropped us first at the gare, where we checked our suitcases and grabbed a taxi to the Anglican Church of Luxembourg for the 11am service. Afterwards, the chaplain offered to take us to lunch (we actually treated him). He drove us out to the country to a favorite buffet place, then gave us quite a driving tour of the city and dropped us off in the old city center. We walked around for a while, seeing the cathedral and the Grand Duke's palace and then we walked to the station, retrieved our bags, and boarded our train. We had a very tight connection 8 minutes from Reims, but made it with not problems. We're now settled in our hotel with a spectacular view of the cathedral.
I had a lovely lunch with Joseph Rubin at The Cottage on 77th and Amsterdam, I stopped at the 79th Street Duane Reade, and I am now home waitign to hear from Mr Appel. While I'm waiting for him, I think I will tidy up my writing table, a little prep work for the Appalachian writing I begin tomorrow.
I've also got tentative commitments for 2012 from Kim Criswell and Jason Graae for ROBERTA and from Danny Burstein for THE RED MILL.
I thought the Cottage had closed down or was that just Cottage II?
I had a lovely lunch with Joseph Rubin at The Cottage on 77th and Amsterdam, I stopped at the 79th Street Duane Reade, and I am now home waitign to hear from Mr Appel. While I'm waiting for him, I think I will tidy up my writing table, a little prep work for the Appalachian writing I begin tomorrow.
I've also got tentative commitments for 2012 from Kim Criswell and Jason Graae for ROBERTA and from Danny Burstein for THE RED MILL.
I thought the Cottage had closed down or was that just Cottage II?
There is - or was - a cottage in the 40s on 9th Avenie. Are you thinking of that ne?
A question for all the technofiles out there.
I have a Panosonic HD Flat Screen TV & A Panosonic Blu-Ray Home Theater System. My Cable box and my Blu Ray are both conneted to the TV via HDMI cables.
I have the television audio go through my home theater system and here is where I have my problem.
It does not happen on all the channels, but for me there is a visual/audio delay of about perhaps 1 second or so when the audio does not match the lip movements. (These are NOT programs filmed in another language and then dubbed into English) It is off just that slight amont that it is annoying.
I have tried in the set up with "Audio Delay" at various intervals. I tried with auomatic, 0ms & 10ms (what I currently have it at). The 10ms worked for a short time but the problem is back.
Anyone have any suggestions how to fix it?
Stop watching TV. ;D
I think I'm taking the day off from jogging. I'm told that it's good to do that every now and then, and I'm beginning to think that jogging every single day actually impedes weight loss rather than help speed it along. That's the way it's feeling to me anyway. Plus I got such a late start on my day. It's very nice out, though, so who knows?
So I just heard the expression "Bro-mos" for the first time today, apparently meaning gay people who are just friends, or gay friends of straight men. Likely an offshoot of the word "bromance" I guess.
just thought I'd share.
Michael S., also from yesterday wrote:QuoteI am attempting watch Camelot on TCM. It's painful. Vanessa Redgrave vocals have been slowed down from the Broadway versions.
Also is the dialogue in the film as bad as it was on the stage? Lancelot's is especially hurtful to the ears
While visiting my cousin last week, he and his wife said that the "Camelot" movie was their most favorite movie musical ever!
I told them that that I had been in a local production and that it was the only show that I didn't really know before doing it and didn't really like it after doing it. :-\
First step of the beet pickling experience is done; they are skinned and cubed. Miss Molly now has a fondness for beet bites.
One load of laundry also completed.
Now to add sugar, vinegar, water and pickling spices, then to jar and seal.
Hello, DR td! -Will you be serving them with some horseradish "infused" sour cream?
Now, that's a wonderful idea!
Jose, I remember Adam well. And he should have heard my name much more recently because his girlfriend, Beth Leavel, was supposed to convey to him my regards :)
We have a new member in our congregation. This is Amber, the service dog.
Good morning, all! I have an event-filled day today: lunch at 1pm with my friend Joseph Rubin, who's now employed by the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (or NYGASP). We have a project that may start up soon, and it's time to catch up on things. Following that Zach Appel, the young baritone friend of our DR PennyO, is stopping by here for a visit. Zach is now in the opera program of Manhattan School of Music and working with Dona D Vaughn, the mother of my beloved goddaughter Charlotte.
Last night I watched about half of the Rene Clement film GERVAISE, based on the Zola novel L'Assommoir, with Maria Schell as Gervaise Macquart, laundress on the road to hell. Shortly after the banquet sequence and return of Gervaise's lover, which is the halfway point of the novel when everything in the story going well goes to hell as the Coupeaus become alcoholics and lose everythong, the disc began pixilating and freezing, so I had to turn it off. I read the novel while I was in Dublin, and I'd been looking forward to the film. It's too short: events covering 20 years seem to happen daily, the costumes don't move well from the 1850s to 1870, but I loved Suzy Delair as Gervaise's false friend Virginie, although she's more blatantly conniving and duplicitous than the character of the novel. The actress Florelle, star of Kurt Weill's French musical play MARIE GALANTE, plays Gervaise mother-in-law, Madame Coupeau. Now we need a good BBC miniseries of the great novel Nana, Zola's sequel about the rise and fall of Gervaise's daughter, who becomes the biggest musical theatre star in Paris, as well as the biggest whore bankrupting Parisian noblemen and millionaires, before she and the Second Empire die in the Franco-Prussian War.
I'm rereading NANA at the moment, and then I plan to read Zola's novels about two of Gervaise's sons, Germinal, about labor unrest, and Le Bete Humaine, about a serial killer.
I discovered this shortly after removing five miniature sweaters from the washing machine
Does anybody know anyone who lives in Arizona?
I heard Cason lives in AS
Since I was asked:
http://www.pgcruises.com/
513 feet (156.5 meters) long
332 guests
Crew to guest ratio of 1 to 1.5
Complimentary beverages including fine wines and premium spirits, soft drinks, bottled water, coffee and tea served throughout the ship
From what I've been told we will have an all Tahitian staff.
The stops are very close to each other & several of the excursions at different stops are the same, just beginning from a different port.
I began watching the Suchet Poirot Murder of Roger Ackroyd last night. Of course it can't properly handle Christie's original sleight of hand with how the story is framed in the novel, but it's rather well done IMHO.
Good morning, all! I have an event-filled day today: lunch at 1pm with my friend Joseph Rubin, who's now employed by the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (or NYGASP). We have a project that may start up soon, and it's time to catch up on things. Following that Zach Appel, the young baritone friend of our DR PennyO, is stopping by here for a visit. Zach is now in the opera program of Manhattan School of Music and working with Dona D Vaughn, the mother of my beloved goddaughter Charlotte.
Last night I watched about half of the Rene Clement film GERVAISE, based on the Zola novel L'Assommoir, with Maria Schell as Gervaise Macquart, laundress on the road to hell. Shortly after the banquet sequence and return of Gervaise's lover, which is the halfway point of the novel when everything in the story going well goes to hell as the Coupeaus become alcoholics and lose everythong, the disc began pixilating and freezing, so I had to turn it off. I read the novel while I was in Dublin, and I'd been looking forward to the film. It's too short: events covering 20 years seem to happen daily, the costumes don't move well from the 1850s to 1870, but I loved Suzy Delair as Gervaise's false friend Virginie, although she's more blatantly conniving and duplicitous than the character of the novel. The actress Florelle, star of Kurt Weill's French musical play MARIE GALANTE, plays Gervaise mother-in-law, Madame Coupeau. Now we need a good BBC miniseries of the great novel Nana, Zola's sequel about the rise and fall of Gervaise's daughter, who becomes the biggest musical theatre star in Paris, as well as the biggest whore bankrupting Parisian noblemen and millionaires, before she and the Second Empire die in the Franco-Prussian War.
I'm rereading NANA at the moment, and then I plan to read Zola's novels about two of Gervaise's sons, Germinal, about labor unrest, and Le Bete Humaine, about a serial killer.GERVAISE is the word!
I think Kerry lives in Arizona, too.
Dr Sandra lives in Arizona
Does anybody know anyone who lives in Arizona?
Isn't that where Laura used to live?
Since I was asked:
http://www.pgcruises.com/
513 feet (156.5 meters) long
332 guests
Crew to guest ratio of 1 to 1.5
Complimentary beverages including fine wines and premium spirits, soft drinks, bottled water, coffee and tea served throughout the ship
From what I've been told we will have an all Tahitian staff.
The stops are very close to each other & several of the excursions at different stops are the same, just beginning from a different port.
-I bet that's one of the few cruise lines that does not have any Filipino stewards. ;)
I opened the Sunday newspaper this morning to find that two very dear friends, as well as very talented theater people passed away. The first, my friend Elly, I saw just three weeks ago at Milt's memorial service. I had been told before I saw her that she had cancer, so I was surprised at how great she looked and acted. She was one of the Tacoma Little Theatre legends back in the 60s. I remember her best for her performance as Reno Sweeney in ANYTHING GOES back in 1964. I had the chance to work with Elly and her husband, only once; and that was in THE BAKER'S WIFE.
I opened the Sunday newspaper this morning to find that two very dear friends, as well as very talented theater people passed away. The first, my friend Elly, I saw just three weeks ago at Milt's memorial service. I had been told before I saw her that she had cancer, so I was surprised at how great she looked and acted. She was one of the Tacoma Little Theatre legends back in the 60s. I remember her best for her performance as Reno Sweeney in ANYTHING GOES back in 1964. I had the chance to work with Elly and her husband, only once; and that was in THE BAKER'S WIFE.
I'm so sorry, DR TCB.
DR TCB so many friends to loose at once. My condolences to you and their families!!
DR TCB so many friends to loose at once. My condolences to you and their families!!
Thanks, Jane.
Since I was asked:
http://www.pgcruises.com/
513 feet (156.5 meters) long
332 guests
Crew to guest ratio of 1 to 1.5
Complimentary beverages including fine wines and premium spirits, soft drinks, bottled water, coffee and tea served throughout the ship
From what I've been told we will have an all Tahitian staff.
The stops are very close to each other & several of the excursions at different stops are the same, just beginning from a different port.
-I bet that's one of the few cruise lines that does not have any Filipino stewards. ;)
;D
Our Baltic cruise was staffed mostly with Romanians. Since our then daughter in-law was Romanian they were very friendly.
We have two days in Bora Bora.
I Believe I Heard A Rumor(not substantiated) That Everbody on The Haines His Way Site Is Moving To Arizona.
I Believe I Heard A Rumor(not substantiated) That Everbody on The Haines His Way Site Is Moving To Arizona.
The performance of Benjamin Britten's "War Requiem" by the London Symphony Orchestra was beautiful and moving. Alas, since Fall is most definitely in the air, a bunch of the quieter moments were punctuated by coughs from various members of the audience. However, people seemed to settle down after the first movement, and I actually felt that the conductor made the pauses between the movements a little longer to accommodate the coughing, the sneezing, the shuffling of programs and such.Don't you just hate people? They can be so rude. I often feel the same way at concerts.
I had studied the "War Requiem" in my college Song Literature class, and I think this is the first time I've heard it performed live. -I say "think" only because I seem to remember a performance at The Kennedy Center. Or not. ::)
Well, last night, we had our second performance of "The Hound of the Baskervilles." Our first night on Friday had seven, count 'em, SEVEN people in the audience (but they were very appreciative). Last night (Saturday), we had about 30 people! The place only holds about 50 or so, so that was great. They loved it! I'm getting much more comfortable at running the sound and have actually gotten a bit annoyed with Marko giving me the cues (Marko built all the sound cues). ;) So, so far, it's off to a good start. Let's hope that the bigger audiences continue. We have a matinee today, then we're dark until Friday.
Vibes all continues to go well & your audience grows in size.
George, I was actually referring to the amount we owe--I'll have to check to see what the assessed values actually are.
I hear ya.George, I was actually referring to the amount we owe--I'll have to check to see what the assessed values actually are.
I did realize that...and actually, my taxes went up, but this is the third year that my valuation has gone down. :P
I'm with Jane. I hope the audience grows in volume in terms of both number and appreciation.Well, last night, we had our second performance of "The Hound of the Baskervilles." Our first night on Friday had seven, count 'em, SEVEN people in the audience (but they were very appreciative). Last night (Saturday), we had about 30 people! The place only holds about 50 or so, so that was great. They loved it! I'm getting much more comfortable at running the sound and have actually gotten a bit annoyed with Marko giving me the cues (Marko built all the sound cues). ;) So, so far, it's off to a good start. Let's hope that the bigger audiences continue. We have a matinee today, then we're dark until Friday.
Vibes all continues to go well & your audience grows in size.
Thanks, Jane. Today, we only had about 20 people and they were fairly quiet. :-\ At least, nobody left and several people said that they really enjoyed it, but there wasn't a lot of laughing. Oh, well...we still have six performances left.
Baskerville sound vibes for DR GEORGE. What other sounds are there besides the Hounds? Or do you do the music as well.
I'm with Jane. I hope the audience grows in volume in terms of both number and appreciation.Well, last night, we had our second performance of "The Hound of the Baskervilles." Our first night on Friday had seven, count 'em, SEVEN people in the audience (but they were very appreciative). Last night (Saturday), we had about 30 people! The place only holds about 50 or so, so that was great. They loved it! I'm getting much more comfortable at running the sound and have actually gotten a bit annoyed with Marko giving me the cues (Marko built all the sound cues). ;) So, so far, it's off to a good start. Let's hope that the bigger audiences continue. We have a matinee today, then we're dark until Friday.
Vibes all continues to go well & your audience grows in size.
Thanks, Jane. Today, we only had about 20 people and they were fairly quiet. :-\ At least, nobody left and several people said that they really enjoyed it, but there wasn't a lot of laughing. Oh, well...we still have six performances left.
Is anyone watching "Once Upon A Time" at 8:00? I hope it's good.
Today we saw The Spitfire Gill at the local theater. Afterwards we celebrated with ice cream because Lilah and her bunch were not there. Again. We thought the first time they may have given away their tickets, but after today, we know they did not renew. We won!
We have a new member in our congregation. This is Amber, the service dog.
I opened the Sunday newspaper this morning to find that two very dear friends, as well as very talented theater people passed away. The first, my friend Elly, I saw just three weeks ago at Milt's memorial service. I had been told before I saw her that she had cancer, so I was surprised at how great she looked and acted. She was one of the Tacoma Little Theatre legends back in the 60s. I remember her best for her performance as Reno Sweeney in ANYTHING GOES back in 1964. I had the chance to work with Elly and her husband, only once; and that was in THE BAKER'S WIFE.
The other death was even more shocking to me, because Mike was a very dear friend. He apparently died back at the end of September, while on vacation in Dublin. His body was cremated and his ashes were sprinkled on a cliff overlooking the Irish Sea. What is shocking to me is that his wife never bothered to even send me an e-mail to tell me that Mike had died. Mike and I went to Vegas together a couple of years ago, and I had the pleasure of introducing a very star-struck Mike to Brent Barrett after PHANTOM.