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Title: A FOND FAREWELL TO FEBRUARY
Post by: bk on February 28, 2010, 12:12:32 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were fond and had a farewell to February, and now it is time for you to post until the fond cows come home.
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Post by: bk on February 28, 2010, 12:13:09 AM
And the word of the day is: WAGGISH!
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Post by: George on February 28, 2010, 01:06:27 AM
Congrats on the 53,000+ Posts, BK!
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Post by: George on February 28, 2010, 01:21:41 AM
Well, today is going to be a very, very, VERY (that's three verys) long day for me.  My house is...how shall I say this?...very cluttered. ::) And today, my mom (Rosemarie) is going to come over and help (make, actually) me clean the upstairs rooms in my house (I also took Monday off from work, just in case we need the extra time).  She came over a couple of weeks ago to help (make) me clean my downstairs and fortunately, it's still clean (my mom has been watching "Horders" :o and doesn't want me to end up like that).
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Post by: George on February 28, 2010, 01:22:24 AM
So, now we will tackle the room where I spend all of my time.  My computer is here, my TV, some CDs and so much other stuff...that it's just become a big room of stuff.  The problem isn't that I don't want to let go of stuff, but that I'm a procrastinator...which I've said before (that's my story and I'm stickin' to it ;)).  And I don't want to misplace things that I need, like a bunch of CDs that I've checked out from the library, as well as other important papers that I have just lying around.  Whenever I've tried to clean up in the past on my own (a Les Miz reference), I'd put important/semi-important stuff in boxes and then forget which boxes have important stuff in them or not go through the boxes again or forget that I had important stuff in any boxes. :-\ So I also have a lot, and I mean a LOT of organizing to do, which will take up more time than the actual cleaning/de-cluttering. 

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Post by: George on February 28, 2010, 01:22:31 AM
So that's my day today and possibly tomorrow.  PLEASE pray for Rosemarie's baby...ME!!

:D
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Post by: George on February 28, 2010, 01:24:15 AM
The upshot will be that if anyone comes to visit while seeing The Brain From Planet X (or my aunts and cousins who might visit this summer!), I will actually allow people visit my house! ;D
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Post by: George on February 28, 2010, 01:24:49 AM
AND hope that I can get into the habit of keeping it clean.
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Post by: George on February 28, 2010, 01:25:24 AM
And on that note (C-natural), I'm off to bed!

(I'll check in tomorrow evening, I'm sure.)
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Post by: George on February 28, 2010, 01:34:09 AM
But before I go, Very Happy Birthday Wishes to:
Brent Barrett (1957) and Bernadette Peters (1948)!!

as well as (according to IBDB.com):
Robert Sean Leonard (1969)
Rae Dawn Chong (1960)
Ilene Graff (1949)
Kelly (Carole) Bishop (1944)
Tommy Tune (1939)
Tom Aldredge (1928)
Charles Durning (1923)
Zero Mostel (1915)
and
Vincente Minnelli (1903)

:D
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 28, 2010, 04:34:12 AM
Good morning, all! I was up at 6:30 since I want to be at Toyland bright and early, around 8:30. I've got some work to do as well as some preparation for Tuesday when I tackle edits with my friend Skip Kennon, who is stepping in as co-editor on BABES IN TOYLAND, Vol. 2, and THE LADY OF THE SLIPPER. My original colleague dropped out of the project around this time in 2008 to become musical director for second-rate British Sondheim revivals, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, which I thought inferior in casting to the original, and now A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC.

After I return from Toyland, I've got two more cartons to pack with books, and I know which ones are heading to Ohio.

My next post will be from Toyland.
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Post by: Laura on February 28, 2010, 05:18:29 AM
My legs hurt.
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Post by: Druxy on February 28, 2010, 05:30:22 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were fond and had a farewell to February, and now it is time for you to post until the fond cows come home.

Does anybody on this board have cows?

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Post by: Druxy on February 28, 2010, 05:31:01 AM
I have a cat and a dog...but they're already home.
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Post by: Druxy on February 28, 2010, 05:31:49 AM
Okay, those were bad.

But, what do you want?

I just woke up.
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Post by: Druxy on February 28, 2010, 05:32:43 AM
Maybe today, I'll make 1500 posts.
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Post by: Druxy on February 28, 2010, 05:32:58 AM
Only four more to go.
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Post by: Druxy on February 28, 2010, 05:33:17 AM
I think I'll go for it!
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Post by: Druxy on February 28, 2010, 05:33:32 AM
Just one more.
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Post by: Druxy on February 28, 2010, 05:33:54 AM
Touchdown!

 ;D
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Post by: Jennifer on February 28, 2010, 05:45:44 AM
Last night I wrote:
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Although my niece was not too happy when we were making blueberry muffins and some clutz dropped a whole bag of sugar on her lap. It was actually pretty funny. But she started to cry when my sister almost started laughing. I wish i had a picture of it.

DR Jose wrote:
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Some clutz"?  Where exactly were you doing the baking? Or was a that a way of not self-incriminating yourself?


Nope it wasn't me. We were baking in the kitchen.  But someone else decided it would be a good time to refill the sugar. And then proceeded to drop the newly filled container entirely on my niece.
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Post by: Jennifer on February 28, 2010, 05:54:19 AM

Last night DR Jose wrote:
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DR Jennifer - Does your niece have a favorite sport? athlete?

I'm not sure. RE: sports in general she mostly watches with her dad.  So she gets to see the same teams he watches. His favorite teams are the Pittsburgh steelers and the boston celtics. So she knows names like Paul Pierce,

Re: the olympics. She didn't say she had a favorite. Although she really liked the short track speedskating. And she really liked the snowboard cross racing (where 4 snowboarded at the same time).  And she was sort of obsessed with the name of the guy who won gold yesterday in snowboarding, Jasey Jay. But i don't think she really has a favorite athlete.

And because she is taking skating she also likes the figure skating.  But truthfully she has been pretty excited about every event final she has watched. I've never heard anybody cheer like her.

Oddly enough yesterday i was watching the final races of snowboarding and team pursuit long track speed skating alone with my niece. My sis was watching in another room. And after she was like "i'm glad you were watching with her because sometimes she is always talking during the race asking questions so i can't hear." Yet I loved watching with her. We were both cheering at the same time and screaming!




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Post by: elmore3003 on February 28, 2010, 06:01:35 AM
Greetings from Toyland!

The reason I am primarily here has not occurred: there are no printouts of things be edited with Skip on Tuesday. Since I was told on Thursday afternoon that the printouts would be waiting, I am quite puzzled.

And pissed.
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Post by: Jennifer on February 28, 2010, 06:02:37 AM
re: the figure skating exhibition last night.

To me it seemed like some of them know how to perform at a show like this. And some have no clue.

Personally I would rather either see a) their actual routines from the competition or something with some difficulty or b) something very entertaining.

There were a bunch of performers who did either a or b. But there were so many who were so boring!

I have to say i loved that japanese/russian pair. They were so fun and funny and very entertaining!  And i loved the finale (both with the canadian ice dance gold medalists and then when they brought everybody out).




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Post by: Laura on February 28, 2010, 06:04:24 AM
My body hurts.
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Post by: Jennifer on February 28, 2010, 06:04:53 AM
I can't believe the Olympics are ending today. Only the big hockey match and then the Closing Ceremonies.

Yesterday was quite eventful for canada. We won 3 gold medals. I don't think we've ever won 3 gold medals on one day.  And I am completely stunned that although we are 3rd in the medal total (25 with one more today in hockey), we have the most golds of any team (13 with possibly one more today). How is that even possible?
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Post by: Jennifer on February 28, 2010, 06:05:34 AM
I am behind on watching my favorite shows. I have not even watched LOST this week. Or last Sunday's shows.
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Post by: Jennifer on February 28, 2010, 06:08:27 AM
Okay one more funny story since i probably won't get to post today.

My sister is reading the Jackie Collins book, "Poor Little Bitch Girl". My 4 1/2 year old niece is obsessed with book titles. So she asks my sister what her book is called. My sister tells her "Poor Little Girl".  Later that night my niece looks at the book again and asks my sister, "what did you say your book was called?"  My sister tells her "Poor Little Girl".  So my niece turns to her and says, "but then what is that "B" word ... B- I-T-C-H." :)

(yep she really spelled it out like that!). We had to leave the room we were both laughing so hard.
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 28, 2010, 06:30:06 AM
Vibes for DR LAURA....use the SORE BEGONE - just rub it on where it hurts.
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 28, 2010, 06:30:27 AM
Congrats to MR BK on 53,000 posts!

Congrats to DR DRUXY on 1500 posts!
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 28, 2010, 06:31:14 AM
MR BK is going to a small art show today.....what noun does the adjective small belong to.....art or show?
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 28, 2010, 06:32:41 AM
Page Two Frances Farmer, Television City Dance.  ;D
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 28, 2010, 06:33:30 AM
Goodbye, February......goodbye, Grover's Corners!
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 28, 2010, 06:33:44 AM
I believe it is only ONE WEEK until our annual Oscar Bash!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 28, 2010, 06:35:42 AM
Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And, well, something tells me I'll be drinking some hot chocolate today.  :)
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 28, 2010, 06:36:52 AM
Keep up your valiant efforts as the solar-lunar monthly high point nears. This next Full Moon -- activating Pisces and Virgo -- occurs this morning at 8:39AM PST.

Watch out, Pisces and Virgo.....we are about to be activated!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 28, 2010, 06:36:54 AM
*Although, again, since most of the flavors today will be "repeats", I'm going to take advantage of the Salad and Hot Bar foods.  I believe some good, green, healthy salads will be a nice supplement(?) to all the chocolate I've been ingesting over the past 25-28 days. ;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 28, 2010, 06:37:11 AM
And they really do have some great salads at City Bakery.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 28, 2010, 06:37:34 AM
Keep up your valiant efforts as the solar-lunar monthly high point nears. This next Full Moon -- activating Pisces and Virgo -- occurs this morning at 8:39AM PST.

Watch out, Pisces and Virgo.....we are about to be activated!

WOW!  What perfect timing!!!!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 28, 2010, 06:38:41 AM
I believe it is only ONE WEEK until our annual Oscar Bash!

Alas, due to my flight arrangements next week, I'll be up in the air during said Oscar bash.  Although, I guess I'll be home in time for the West Coast tape delay.  -Will it be tape delayed again this year?
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Post by: Matt H. on February 28, 2010, 06:39:16 AM
Good morning!

Another very chilly morning, but the walk felt good, and since I didn't wear gloves, my hands got a little cold but not too bad. Another beautiful day here and tomorrow should also be nice and then winter returns in all its fury. Ugh!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 28, 2010, 06:39:42 AM
Anyhoo...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 28, 2010, 06:39:54 AM
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 28, 2010, 06:40:04 AM
Cranberries!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 28, 2010, 06:40:11 AM
Hot Chocolate!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 28, 2010, 06:40:40 AM
And, now...

Soon...

Later(s)...

;)


*My apologies to Mr. Sondheim.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 28, 2010, 06:46:14 AM
DR Jose,

I did not like that NY TIMES article though I thank you for posting the link. I found the writer's attitude rather snide and objectionable: "a sport with delusions of grandeur" indeed!

In my opinion, the sport has always embraced both sides of the coin, and the best skaters, the ones I truly remember on both the men's and women's sides embraced both elements - althleticism and artistry.

ANd let's be frank: Johnny Weir didn't land in sixth place due to artistry in his program prevailing over athleticism. His program was as difficult in jumps (lacking only a quad) as any of the top finishers (and landed with much more surety than Plushenko's jumps). He's routinely marked down for his flamboyance OFF the ice; he's NOT who the ISF wants representing men's figure skating around the world. It's prejudice pure and simple, and the scoring system now, which allows jumps to be given a "grade of execution" from -3 to +3 allows the judges plenty of room to pad their favorites' scores and keep others just as good from attaining top marks.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 28, 2010, 06:46:29 AM
So very tiresome.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 28, 2010, 06:49:34 AM
I'll be working on OLD DOGS on Blu-ray today. Can't say I'm looking forward to it as these Disney family comedies lately (WILD HOGS, THE GAME PLAN, G-FORCE) have not tickled my fancy much in the last couple of years. Still, maybe this will be different.
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 28, 2010, 06:53:11 AM
Yes, DR JOSE - fellow Virgo.....perfect timing.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 28, 2010, 06:53:56 AM
I only have Friday night's SPATACUS left on the DVR, but it's so violent that it doesn't make a good show to watch while eating lunch. I'll probably finish THE NEGOTIATOR that I started last night while I eat lunch. I have about 20 minutes of it left to watch.
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 28, 2010, 06:54:55 AM
I am enjoying the photos, DR JOSE, here and elsewhere.

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Post by: Jrand73 on February 28, 2010, 06:55:32 AM
I am downloading the 5th episode of SPARTACUS.....once the season ends, I will burn them to DVD and have a SPARTACUS night.
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 28, 2010, 06:56:07 AM
Almost ALL the snow is gone!  Huzzah!

De-cluttering vibes to Baby of Rosemarie, DR GEORGE.
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Post by: Kerry on February 28, 2010, 06:56:55 AM
It's raining today-- always a good thing.
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Post by: Laura on February 28, 2010, 06:59:28 AM
Thanks, JRand. I think I'm just getting too old to climb mountains.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on February 28, 2010, 07:05:08 AM
And the word of the day is: WAGGISH!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  OLD DEVIL MOON

(OH=How I Love Finian's Rainbow)
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Post by: Laura on February 28, 2010, 07:09:52 AM
Kerry will be chillin with his homie today. Don't dis him. He is one of God's peeps.
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 28, 2010, 07:13:08 AM
Is that in the book of Lil Mark or Sean John, DR LAURA?
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Post by: Matt H. on February 28, 2010, 07:13:18 AM
And the word of the day is: WAGGISH!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  OLD DEVIL MOON

(OH=How I Love Finian's Raimbow)

Me, too!
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Post by: Matt H. on February 28, 2010, 07:28:28 AM
Looks like I will be finishing up a little early and heading down in a minute to start viewing.

WBBL.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 28, 2010, 07:28:43 AM
But a page thre dance is first on the bill!
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Post by: Matt H. on February 28, 2010, 07:29:03 AM
And now I'm REALLY going!

;D
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 28, 2010, 07:53:56 AM
I am going to watch a DVD of the 1992 Tommy Tune version of BYE BYE BIRDIE.....hope it is more of a joy than a slog.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 28, 2010, 08:03:36 AM
Good Morning!

Ah, breakfast at City Bakery. How very civilized. :)

*And the Espresso Hot Chocolate - Yum! It's like an amped-up Mocha.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 28, 2010, 08:04:55 AM
DR MattH - What's most(?) interesting about that NY Times article is that it was written by one of their Dance reviewers. Thus the snideness, I believe.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 28, 2010, 08:05:50 AM
And now...

Time to run an errand, and then I might head back for a shot of the Earl Grey.

Laters...
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Post by: JMK on February 28, 2010, 08:16:14 AM
Does anyone still wear a cow?
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Post by: JMK on February 28, 2010, 08:16:31 AM
Personally, I've always felt that was a Frances Farmer at LAX dance pic.
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Post by: TCB on February 28, 2010, 09:27:43 AM
I believe it is only ONE WEEK until our annual Oscar Bash!

Alas, due to my flight arrangements next week, I'll be up in the air during said Oscar bash.  Although, I guess I'll be home in time for the West Coast tape delay.  -Will it be tape delayed again this year?


No tape delay on the Oscars
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Post by: Jane on February 28, 2010, 09:33:53 AM
Well, today is going to be a very, very, VERY (that's three verys) long day for me.  My house is...how shall I say this?...very cluttered. ::) And today, my mom (Rosemarie) is going to come over and help (make, actually) me clean the upstairs rooms in my house (I also took Monday off from work, just in case we need the extra time).  She came over a couple of weeks ago to help (make) me clean my downstairs and fortunately, it's still clean (my mom has been watching "Horders" :o and doesn't want me to end up like that).

I think it is very cute, & funny your mother "makes" you clean.  I think it is wonderful you seem to be happy about it. :)
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Post by: Jane on February 28, 2010, 09:35:06 AM
But before I go, Very Happy Birthday Wishes to:
Brent Barrett (1957) and Bernadette Peters (1948)!!

as well as (according to IBDB.com):
Robert Sean Leonard (1969)
Rae Dawn Chong (1960)
Ilene Graff (1949)
Kelly (Carole) Bishop (1944)
Tommy Tune (1939)
Tom Aldredge (1928)
Charles Durning (1923)
Zero Mostel (1915)
and
Vincente Minnelli (1903)

:D

Happy birthday to my big brother!!
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Post by: Jane on February 28, 2010, 09:38:06 AM
Okay one more funny story since i probably won't get to post today.

My sister is reading the Jackie Collins book, "Poor Little Bitch Girl". My 4 1/2 year old niece is obsessed with book titles. So she asks my sister what her book is called. My sister tells her "Poor Little Girl".  Later that night my niece looks at the book again and asks my sister, "what did you say your book was called?"  My sister tells her "Poor Little Girl".  So my niece turns to her and says, "but then what is that "B" word ... B- I-T-C-H." :)

(yep she really spelled it out like that!). We had to leave the room we were both laughing so hard.


;D
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Post by: Jane on February 28, 2010, 09:40:07 AM
So DR Laura, how does your body feel after your hike yesterday? ;)
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Post by: td on February 28, 2010, 09:41:59 AM
DR Jane, you will be happy to know that I took pictures of Dixie on her walk at the drainage authority today.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v305/minx_the_dog/Once%20More%20with%20Dixie/
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 28, 2010, 10:34:22 AM
Lovely doggie pictures, DR td.
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Post by: td on February 28, 2010, 10:37:37 AM
I am off now to see a motion picture entitled SHUTTER ISLAND with my cousin.
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 28, 2010, 10:40:05 AM
Don't think it's LAX, DR JMK.  The railings above and behind her match those at Television City exactly.

(http://www.papermag.com/blogs/CBS%20Television%20City.jpg)
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 28, 2010, 10:40:06 AM
And the word of the day is: WAGGISH!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  OLD DEVIL MOON

(OH=How I Love Finian's Raimbow)

Me, too!

et moi! (sob!)
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Post by: td on February 28, 2010, 10:40:30 AM
Lovely doggie pictures, DR td.

I am fond of the photo of Dixie at the payment window.
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 28, 2010, 10:40:33 AM
I am going to watch a DVD of the 1992 Tommy Tune version of BYE BYE BIRDIE.....hope it is more of a joy than a slog.

I heard it was a lot of fun.
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 28, 2010, 10:41:15 AM
Lovely doggie pictures, DR td.

I am fond of the photo of Dixie at the payment window.

LOL....very nice.
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 28, 2010, 10:45:02 AM
DR ELMORE - it was a fun show.....Ann Reinking was most enjoyable as Rose....with some special dances included for both she and Tommy....  But Tommy should never play a character pretending to be in love with a FEMALE......

And Hugo was so heavy they changed the lyric to:  "He's too smart.....she's too tall...."

I think it was taped in Texas somewhere - and I love the show....clever staging and a terrific Conrad Birdie and Mae.....fun....not gangbusters....but most enjoyable.
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 28, 2010, 10:47:02 AM
I then watched the 1956 Ford Jubilee production of BLITHE SPIRIT with Mr Noel Coward, Ms Claudette Colbert, and Miss Lauren Bacall.

Very cut to fit a 90 minute time period....and broadcast in color although the kinescope is b/w.  I was reading Mr Coward's letters and diaries....he thought Claudette was tiresome and wouldn't take his direction and deemed Bacall beautiful and alluring but NO comedienne.......
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Post by: FJL on February 28, 2010, 11:02:39 AM
I got three (count 'em three) returns prepared today, and boy are my arms tired.
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Post by: bk on February 28, 2010, 11:11:45 AM
I slept really late, ten-thirty, and awoke to twelve e-mails from the co-author of the long musical.  The only one I felt was worth responding to was one in which he said he'd thought about two drastic suggestions I made and that they didn't work for him, but that he's willing to do some serious cutting in those two areas.  I wrote him back and said that if he was not willing to come here with an open mind on Tuesday that I was canceling the session and we'd just do the show with whatever cuts he wanted.  I reminded him that I've been asking for these drastic things for six months and every time this was his answer - well, it still doesn't work and if he cannot see that drastic measures are needed, then he will never have a show and I'll stage the reading and be done.
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Post by: bk on February 28, 2010, 11:12:06 AM
I had no idea I'd passed 53,000 posts - yay me.
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Post by: bk on February 28, 2010, 11:12:29 AM
I am doing the work session with the film composer today at 12:15 so at least that will be out of the way.
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Post by: bk on February 28, 2010, 11:13:47 AM
Happily he only lives five minutes from me.
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Post by: bk on February 28, 2010, 11:13:57 AM
Listening to our new master - sounds terrif.
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 28, 2010, 12:09:37 PM
DR ELMORE - it was a fun show.....Ann Reinking was most enjoyable as Rose....with some special dances included for both she and Tommy....  But Tommy should never play a character pretending to be in love with a FEMALE......

And Hugo was so heavy they changed the lyric to:  "He's too smart.....she's too tall...."

I think it was taped in Texas somewhere - and I love the show....clever staging and a terrific Conrad Birdie and Mae.....fun....not gangbusters....but most enjoyable.

Isn't Mae played by the late great Marilyn Cooper?
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 28, 2010, 12:10:30 PM
Cranberries!

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Post by: Jennifer on February 28, 2010, 12:12:44 PM
I just wrote a long post and then got an error. :(
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Post by: Jennifer on February 28, 2010, 12:15:03 PM
Sort of odd, but all morning they were announcing that Charlies Hamelin would be the flag bearer tonight for canada (he won 2 golds in short track speedskating). He (?) and others confirmed this. But apparently it's not true. Joannie Rochette (who won bronze in figure skating will be the flag bearer.

The US flag bearer is somebody i've never heard of. His name is Billy Demong (he won gold in the nordic combined and then proposed to his girlfriend).
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 28, 2010, 12:20:00 PM
Hmmmmmmmmmm some photos disappeared from my Allison Hayes bio site....and the uploader isn't working so I can put them back.....must be the full moon.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 28, 2010, 01:06:17 PM
I believe it is only ONE WEEK until our annual Oscar Bash!

Alas, due to my flight arrangements next week, I'll be up in the air during said Oscar bash.  Although, I guess I'll be home in time for the West Coast tape delay.  -Will it be tape delayed again this year?


No tape delay on the Oscars

Correct! The Oscars have never been tape delayed. The Tonys and Emmys have been though the TV Academy is planning not to tape delay the awards this year.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 28, 2010, 01:10:43 PM
With nothing on the DVR lunch-worthy, I put in the second disc from the BURN NOTICE second season set and watched a couple of episodes while I cooked and ate lunch.

This was the season where the mysterious Carla was a puppetmaster pulling Michael's strings as he tried to gain insight on who burned him from the agency.

The first one I watched featured the adorable Seth Peterson as Michael's brother starting a limo service. This is a really light, fun show.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 28, 2010, 01:12:35 PM
The second episode had Michael attempting to get back $250,000 from a con woman who scammed a man with a seriously ill little boy. Very touching to see Michael get so emotional about this sick child, and Fiona playing with the kid teaching him about the weapons being carried by his green plastic army men was such a hoot.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 28, 2010, 01:16:30 PM
Then I watched OLD DOGS, the farce comedy with John Travolta and Robin WIlliams. Forced is more like it with truly desperate comedy antics and a hoary plot with Williams playing a long-time single man who finds out his long ago brief marriage in Vegas resulted in fraternal twins.

This is a Travolta family affair with Kelly Preston playing Wiliiams' ex-wife and Travolta's daughter Ella playing one of the twins (no discernable talent there). There were also other Travolta names farther down the cast list.

This was 88 minutes that seemed longer than both parts of CHE combined.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 28, 2010, 01:19:32 PM
I sampled about 20 minutes of the commentary: director, producer, and co-writers were the speakers, and naturally they all laughed at the film and praised each other for being so inspired. Ugh!

The other bonus features were really brief: a blooper reel, three deleted scenes, two music videos, and the two lead children interviewing the two stars.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 28, 2010, 01:20:19 PM
Next I finished THE NEGOTIATOR and will be getting it on Blu-ray once they reduce the price a little. Right now, I'm not willing to pay $18.99 for it.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 28, 2010, 01:21:16 PM
I started THE SCARLET CLAW, one of the best of the Rathbone/Universal Holmes movies. Haven't seen it for a while and enjoyed the first 50 minutes very much.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 28, 2010, 01:22:23 PM
With nothing on TV tonight (other than BROTHERS & SISTERS which I'll be recording), I'll have to find something of interest to watch later. I shouldn't have any trouble picking something out. It'll likely be a Blu-ray movie.
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Post by: Kerry on February 28, 2010, 01:41:41 PM
The tops of Squaw Peak and Camelback Mountain were both hidden in clouds this morning.  Even the Camel's nose was hidden was hidden in clouds (they don't usually get that low).

If the clouds had been any lower, you could have slung them over your shoulder like a Continental soldier.
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Post by: Kerry on February 28, 2010, 01:42:32 PM
I didn't dis the Lord, and the Lord didn't dis me.  God's watching my back and not taking any names.... or some such thing.  OY!
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Post by: Matt H. on February 28, 2010, 01:48:51 PM
I must hop off-line now and do some writing. Then, it's back downstairs for a fun evening of leisure viewing.

WBBL.
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Post by: Ginny on February 28, 2010, 01:58:15 PM
Sunday afternoon greetings from Ohio's North Coast!  After church and lunch, we drove from Lima along the Lincoln Highway to the Land of Cleve.  I have a midday meeting tomorrow at the midwest outpost of DR Ben's employer.  We are checked into a hotel where I've stayed many times and have been upgraded to a suite - very comfortable for watching the end of the US/Canada hockey game and the closing ceremony later.
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Post by: Jane on February 28, 2010, 02:27:19 PM
DR Jane, you will be happy to know that I took pictures of Dixie on her walk at the drainage authority today.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v305/minx_the_dog/Once%20More%20with%20Dixie/

Yes I am.  I didn't see titles under any of the photos.  Was the tractor (whatever) part of the drainage photos?
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 28, 2010, 03:29:48 PM
Thanks, JRand. I think I'm just getting too old to climb mountains.

Nah, just don't climb EVERY mountain  :)
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 28, 2010, 03:34:15 PM
The tops of Squaw Peak and Camelback Mountain were both hidden in clouds this morning.  Even the Camel's nose was hidden was hidden in clouds (they don't usually get that low).

If the clouds had been any lower, you could have slung them over your shoulder like a Continental soldier.

If the camel's nose was hidden, I'd say that's fog and not clouds, but maybe that's just me ;)
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 28, 2010, 03:36:37 PM
The tops of Squaw Peak and Camelback Mountain were both hidden in clouds this morning.  Even the Camel's nose was hidden was hidden in clouds (they don't usually get that low).

If the clouds had been any lower, you could have slung them over your shoulder like a Continental soldier.


When I worked in the Central Courts Building in Phoenix, I used to judge the weather based on whether I could see Four Peaks
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 28, 2010, 03:37:34 PM
DR Jennifer must be out dancing in the street after the hockey game.. :D
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Post by: Jane on February 28, 2010, 04:10:55 PM
I bet :D
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 28, 2010, 04:12:03 PM
Whoever was looking for a highlights program for the Olympics, it sounds like they are doing some of that tonight and then the closing ceremony
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Post by: Laura on February 28, 2010, 04:20:13 PM
Four Peaks can often be lost in smog now, Cillaliz.
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Post by: TCB on February 28, 2010, 04:31:17 PM
Well, today is going to be a very, very, VERY (that's three verys) long day for me.  My house is...how shall I say this?...very cluttered. ::) And today, my mom (Rosemarie) is going to come over and help (make, actually) me clean the upstairs rooms in my house (I also took Monday off from work, just in case we need the extra time).  She came over a couple of weeks ago to help (make) me clean my downstairs and fortunately, it's still clean (my mom has been watching "Horders" :o and doesn't want me to end up like that).

George, please check and see if your mother can clean your dirty mind, while she is at it!   ;)
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 28, 2010, 04:34:57 PM
Four Peaks can often be lost in smog now, Cillaliz.

It was then too, unfortunately.  That brown cloud that hangs over the Valley of the Sun
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Post by: td on February 28, 2010, 04:37:05 PM
DR Jane, you will be happy to know that I took pictures of Dixie on her walk at the drainage authority today.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v305/minx_the_dog/Once%20More%20with%20Dixie/

Yes I am.  I didn't see titles under any of the photos.  Was the tractor (whatever) part of the drainage photos?

The John Deere is indeed part of the drainage authority, it's on the upper level.
I didn't title the pictures, but, they were all taken today at the drainage authority.
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Post by: td on February 28, 2010, 04:37:25 PM
Just back in from SHUTTER ISLAND and I very much enjoyed it.
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Post by: TCB on February 28, 2010, 04:41:15 PM
Sort of odd, but all morning they were announcing that Charlies Hamelin would be the flag bearer tonight for canada (he won 2 golds in short track speedskating). He (?) and others confirmed this.



Is there some question as to whether or not Mr. Hamelin is a he?
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Post by: TCB on February 28, 2010, 04:46:41 PM



PAGE FIVE
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Post by: TCB on February 28, 2010, 04:47:21 PM
No one can say that we didn't get to Page Five.
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Post by: TCB on February 28, 2010, 04:48:13 PM
Has derBrucer posted lately?  I hope he and Woody are okay!
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Post by: KevinH on February 28, 2010, 04:49:42 PM
Looking forward to DR Ben's review of Looped!
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Post by: Jennifer on February 28, 2010, 05:03:17 PM
DR Jennifer must be out dancing in the street after the hockey game.. :D

Oh yeah!  Very exciting ending to the Olympics!
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Post by: Jennifer on February 28, 2010, 05:06:02 PM
Sort of odd, but all morning they were announcing that Charlies Hamelin would be the flag bearer tonight for canada (he won 2 golds in short track speedskating). He (?) and others confirmed this.



Is there some question as to whether or not Mr. Hamelin is a he?

No, the question is why he would confirm it if it wasn't true.  Maybe he didn't confirm it. When asked point blank if he would be carrying the flag he said, "yes thank you very much."

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/100228/national/oly_canada_flag_bearer_2
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Post by: Jennifer on February 28, 2010, 05:08:33 PM
I have a bunch of new things on tonight: THE AMAZING RACE, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, BROTHER'S & SISTERS. And we also have DAMAGES on sundays.  Plus i am definitely gonna watch the closing ceremonies.

I had mentioned earlier that i was surprised that canada got the most golds of any country (14). But apparently that is the most gold, by any country, in any winter olympics. I find that even more surprising.
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Post by: TCB on February 28, 2010, 05:52:54 PM
George, is your condo spotless?
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Post by: Jane on February 28, 2010, 05:56:46 PM
DR Jane, you will be happy to know that I took pictures of Dixie on her walk at the drainage authority today.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v305/minx_the_dog/Once%20More%20with%20Dixie/

Yes I am.  I didn't see titles under any of the photos.  Was the tractor (whatever) part of the drainage photos?

The John Deere is indeed part of the drainage authority, it's on the upper level.
I didn't title the pictures, but, they were all taken today at the drainage authority.

Thanks.  It was fun seeing Miss Dixie there.
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Post by: Jane on February 28, 2010, 06:00:07 PM

I had mentioned earlier that i was surprised that canada got the most golds of any country (14). But apparently that is the most gold, by any country, in any winter olympics. I find that even more surprising.

Congratulations!

I hope Hamelin didn't think he was carrying the flag. 
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Post by: Jane on February 28, 2010, 06:00:26 PM
DR FJL I forgot to thank you for the good wishes, thank you.
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Post by: George on February 28, 2010, 06:14:38 PM
De-cluttering vibes to Baby of Rosemarie, DR GEORGE.

Thanks!  Mom has come and gone...for now.  We got my TV room cleaned and vacuumed (I emptied the non-bag container at least five times ::)) and tomorrow, we'll do the extra bedroom.  Then, all I have to do is actually organize everything.  That will take quite a bit of time, but I now have the room to do it. :D
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Post by: George on February 28, 2010, 06:16:12 PM
Well, today is going to be a very, very, VERY (that's three verys) long day for me.  My house is...how shall I say this?...very cluttered. ::) And today, my mom (Rosemarie) is going to come over and help (make, actually) me clean the upstairs rooms in my house (I also took Monday off from work, just in case we need the extra time).  She came over a couple of weeks ago to help (make) me clean my downstairs and fortunately, it's still clean (my mom has been watching "Horders" :o and doesn't want me to end up like that).

I think it is very cute, & funny your mother "makes" you clean.  I think it is wonderful you seem to be happy about it. :)

Well, I've needed to clean my place for quite some time, but since she's been watching "Hoarders," she probably felt that enough was enough...I need to do it NOW!!

;)
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 28, 2010, 06:21:23 PM
Yes I too am looking forward to the LOOPED report.
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 28, 2010, 06:21:56 PM
interesting AMAZING RACE tonight - but the lack of basic skills of most of the teams is causing much time loss for several of them.
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 28, 2010, 06:22:05 PM
I am liking UNDERCOVER BOSS
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 28, 2010, 06:28:33 PM
Good Evening!

28 Days and 24 Different Flavors of Hot Chocolate later...

:)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 28, 2010, 06:29:05 PM
And I got the T-Shirt too!

:)
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Post by: George on February 28, 2010, 06:29:47 PM
George, is your condo spotless?

It's as clean as it's ever been.  And I've been able to keep the downstairs uncluttered as well, so hopefully I'll keep everything uncluttered from now on.
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Post by: George on February 28, 2010, 06:31:32 PM
Well, today is going to be a very, very, VERY (that's three verys) long day for me.  My house is...how shall I say this?...very cluttered. ::) And today, my mom (Rosemarie) is going to come over and help (make, actually) me clean the upstairs rooms in my house (I also took Monday off from work, just in case we need the extra time).  She came over a couple of weeks ago to help (make) me clean my downstairs and fortunately, it's still clean (my mom has been watching "Horders" :o and doesn't want me to end up like that).

George, please check and see if your mother can clean your dirty mind, while she is at it!   ;)

Me?  Have a dirty mind??  What would make you say that??  I'm as pure as the driven snow!

;)
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Post by: bk on February 28, 2010, 06:35:20 PM
We knew he could do it but I must say he did it rather brilliantly - here is the cover sans the extra leg!

(http://i48.tinypic.com/epom8k.jpg)
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Post by: bk on February 28, 2010, 06:35:56 PM
Also he fixed the drop shadow so that the title is much easier to read now.
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Post by: bk on February 28, 2010, 06:37:10 PM
Had a pretty nice day.  Did the work session with the film composer and that CD will be terrific - I think it will come out in about six weeks, maybe less.  Attended the gallery opening, which was fun, and then had an early dinner.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 28, 2010, 06:38:04 PM
I am enjoying the photos, DR JOSE, here and elsewhere.



Thank You, DR JRand.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 28, 2010, 06:38:34 PM
I am downloading the 5th episode of SPARTACUS.....once the season ends, I will burn them to DVD and have a SPARTACUS night.

How very DR MBarnum of you. ::)
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Post by: bk on February 28, 2010, 06:39:16 PM
And here's the full cover with the flap wraparound on the right. 

(http://i50.tinypic.com/2uhbnte.jpg)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 28, 2010, 06:39:50 PM
I believe it is only ONE WEEK until our annual Oscar Bash!

Alas, due to my flight arrangements next week, I'll be up in the air during said Oscar bash.  Although, I guess I'll be home in time for the West Coast tape delay.  -Will it be tape delayed again this year?


No tape delay on the Oscars

Ah, well. And something tells me my plane will not be WiFi enabled/equipped.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 28, 2010, 06:41:28 PM
And here's the full cover with the flap wraparound on the right. 

Now it just looks like you're sitting on an amputee.

;D

Grant did a great job - especially with "reconstructing" the chair and rig.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 28, 2010, 06:46:06 PM
And the word of the day is: WAGGISH!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  OLD DEVIL MOON

(OH=How I Love Finian's Raimbow)

Me, too!

et moi! (sob!)

...And I just noticed the new version of the vocal selections*:

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/517bwa8LoYL._SL500_AA240_.jpg)


*Which, apparently, was released at the end of last August. ???
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 28, 2010, 07:00:13 PM
DR ELMORE - it was a fun show.....Ann Reinking was most enjoyable as Rose....with some special dances included for both she and Tommy....  But Tommy should never play a character pretending to be in love with a FEMALE......

And Hugo was so heavy they changed the lyric to:  "He's too smart.....she's too tall...."

I think it was taped in Texas somewhere - and I love the show....clever staging and a terrific Conrad Birdie and Mae.....fun....not gangbusters....but most enjoyable.

Isn't Mae played by the late great Marilyn Cooper?

Yes. And No - depending when you saw the tour. I believe Marcia Lewis also played Mrs. Peterson sometime during the tour.

*Mark Kudisch was Birdie, and Susan Egan was Kim.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 28, 2010, 07:01:29 PM
I slept really late, ten-thirty, and awoke to twelve e-mails from the co-author of the long musical.  The only one I felt was worth responding to was one in which he said he'd thought about two drastic suggestions I made and that they didn't work for him, but that he's willing to do some serious cutting in those two areas.  I wrote him back and said that if he was not willing to come here with an open mind on Tuesday that I was canceling the session and we'd just do the show with whatever cuts he wanted.  I reminded him that I've been asking for these drastic things for six months and every time this was his answer - well, it still doesn't work and if he cannot see that drastic measures are needed, then he will never have a show and I'll stage the reading and be done.

Just tell him: "You cut what you love."
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 28, 2010, 07:02:46 PM
Cover looks great BK. much better
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 28, 2010, 07:04:12 PM
It must be Marilyn Cooper on my DVD - because it surely isn't Marcia Lewis.
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 28, 2010, 07:04:22 PM
And now I will play some CD's.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 28, 2010, 07:05:27 PM
(http://images.broadwayworld.com/upload2/83626/1byebyebirdie.jpg)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 28, 2010, 07:09:44 PM
And I just finished watching tonight's episode of "The Amazing Race"...

When are they going to have a swimming challenge?

;)
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 28, 2010, 07:11:03 PM
I am hoping March will be a better month...

Congrats to bk and Druxy on the lofty perches!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 28, 2010, 07:11:35 PM
Getting things organized for my April adventure in Cincinnati...
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 28, 2010, 07:12:25 PM
Keep the good vibes for DH...

He is going to Atlanta in March for an interview at the polytech in Marietta.

He is still in the playing for a few others.. Time will tell
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 28, 2010, 07:13:48 PM
Great cover...
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Post by: Jane on February 28, 2010, 07:20:08 PM
And here's the full cover with the flap wraparound on the right. 

Now it just looks like you're sitting on an amputee.

;D

Grant did a great job - especially with "reconstructing" the chair and rig.

;D

yes, great job!
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Post by: Jane on February 28, 2010, 07:21:30 PM
Keep the good vibes for DH...

He is going to Atlanta in March for an interview at the polytech in Marietta.

He is still in the playing for a few others.. Time will tell

INTERVIEW & JOB VIBES!!!
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Post by: Matt H. on February 28, 2010, 07:30:46 PM
I finished THE SCARLET CLAW when I went downstairs (after putting away the already folded laundry and cleaning my bathroom, the usual Sunday rituals).

Gerald Hamer does a fine job as his various characters in the movie.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 28, 2010, 07:31:31 PM
There was an audio commentary with this film, so I started it again and listened to about 20 minutes of commentary. I had heard it before, but not for quite some time. I enjoyed it.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 28, 2010, 07:32:18 PM
Then I put in the HD-DVD of PRIDE & PREJUDICE (latest film version) and watched it yet again. I always came away with a good, warm feeling after seeing it.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 28, 2010, 07:33:08 PM
I ended my evening with this week's episode of SPARTACUS. Two shocking deaths this week, and I was so sorry about both of them.
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Post by: Laura on February 28, 2010, 07:35:01 PM
Hopefully your DH will get a job somewhere warm, DakotaCelt. I know how much you dislike the cold winters.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 28, 2010, 07:38:07 PM
And now... Time to change the channel.... :-\
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 28, 2010, 07:38:47 PM
~~~~~INTERVIEW & JOB VIBES TO THE DH OF DR DAKOTACELT~~~~~
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 28, 2010, 07:43:29 PM
Hopefully your DH will get a job somewhere warm, DakotaCelt. I know how much you dislike the cold winters.

I agree... with the winter part...My knees and ankles especially dislike winter
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Post by: Matt H. on February 28, 2010, 07:46:39 PM
I haven't decided yet if I'm going to do YOJIMBO on Blu-ray tomorrow or start on MATT HUSTON which will take me three days to complete.

And I'm expecting GENTLEMEN BRONCOS from Fox on Blu-ray this week at some point (it comes out Tuesday), so that may have something to do with my plans and schedule, too.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 28, 2010, 07:49:05 PM
They are predicting major flooding here again this year.... I am so excited.... NOT!
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Post by: Matt H. on February 28, 2010, 07:51:43 PM
I guess I'll finish up some things in the office and then head downstairs to bed.

Good night!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 28, 2010, 07:51:46 PM
Wonder if CNN will get arrested again for violating the rules concerning the dikes...
Title: Re: A FOND FAREWELL TO FEBRUARY
Post by: Druxy on February 28, 2010, 07:56:09 PM
I watched SHE'S BACK ON BROADWAY this evening.

It's one of the better color transfers from the Warner Archive.

Although I didn't think the musical numbers were anything special, I did enjoy the picture.

Actually, it surprised me.  I thought it was going to be a musical comedy, but it was a drama about a musical.

I was also surprised that Gene Nelson, who was billed second to Virginia Mayo, had so little to do.

Bob Hilliard, who co-wrote the songs, was once (very briefly) a publicity client, but it was so long ago that I don't recall much about him. 
Title: Re: A FOND FAREWELL TO FEBRUARY
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 28, 2010, 08:12:33 PM
Saw an old movie last week. I had not seen this movie in years but I have seen several stage renditions of it. I watched THE CHILDREN'S HOUR with Shirley MacLaine and Audrey Hepburn. It also had a very young James Garner.

I thought it was well done.
Title: Re: A FOND FAREWELL TO FEBRUARY
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 28, 2010, 08:18:04 PM
Saw an old movie last week. I had not seen this movie in years but I have seen several stage renditions of it. I watched THE CHILDREN'S HOUR with Shirley MacLaine and Audrey Hepburn. It also had a very young James Garner.

I thought it was well done.

Hmmm... I wonder if the soundtrack to "The Children's Hour" is available anywhere?  ;)
Title: Re: A FOND FAREWELL TO FEBRUARY
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 28, 2010, 08:18:40 PM
Well... It was available.

;)
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 28, 2010, 08:20:25 PM
I have been relatively impressed with THISTV... The films have been really crisp and clear.

Title: Re: A FOND FAREWELL TO FEBRUARY
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 28, 2010, 08:20:57 PM
Granted there are some real bombs among the gems...
Title: Re: A FOND FAREWELL TO FEBRUARY
Post by: Matthew on February 28, 2010, 08:45:52 PM
Thank goodness February is over.  And it ended with a bang here, I can't wait for tomorrow for it to me March and things can start over again.
Title: Re: A FOND FAREWELL TO FEBRUARY
Post by: Matthew on February 28, 2010, 08:46:04 PM
Dance
Title: Re: A FOND FAREWELL TO FEBRUARY
Post by: Laura on February 28, 2010, 08:54:48 PM
I hope March is better for you, Matthew.
Title: Re: A FOND FAREWELL TO FEBRUARY
Post by: Laura on February 28, 2010, 08:55:59 PM
How is your grandmother doing?
Title: Re: A FOND FAREWELL TO FEBRUARY
Post by: bk on February 28, 2010, 09:16:07 PM
Finished with my viewing for the evening.
Title: Re: A FOND FAREWELL TO FEBRUARY
Post by: MBarnum on February 28, 2010, 09:31:05 PM
Today I just sat around and watched DVDs.

Finished up the entire season 4 of ADAM 12. I love to see if I can identify what part of LA or the Valley they are in, in the on locatoin scenes. Once episode had MARIE CALLENDARS and BARONES in the background.

Would that be Studio City?

I watched a handful of ROOM 222 season 2 episodes and then popped in the Warner Archive DVD of UNTAMED YOUTH. Seeing Laureen Tuttle making out with John Russell sort of gave me the creeps; Lori Nelson seemed to have more to do them Mamie Van Doren did, although Mamie's pointy bra was quite active in each scene.  Don Burnett is certainly very good and it is too bad he didn't do more stuff in Hollywood.
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Post by: MBarnum on February 28, 2010, 09:33:36 PM
And in the sad news department, character actor Richard Devon has died  :-[


(http://www.spookytoms.com/TR-RichardDevon.JPG)
Title: Re: A FOND FAREWELL TO FEBRUARY
Post by: bk on February 28, 2010, 09:43:58 PM
Today I just sat around and watched DVDs.

Finished up the entire season 4 of ADAM 12. I love to see if I can identify what part of LA or the Valley they are in, in the on locatoin scenes. Once episode had MARIE CALLENDARS and BARONES in the background.

Would that be Studio City?

I watched a handful of ROOM 222 season 2 episodes and then popped in the Warner Archive DVD of UNTAMED YOUTH. Seeing Laureen Tuttle making out with John Russell sort of gave me the creeps; Lori Nelson seemed to have more to do them Mamie Van Doren did, although Mamie's pointy bra was quite active in each scene.  Don Burnett is certainly very good and it is too bad he didn't do more stuff in Hollywood.

The Barone's and Marie Callendar's were in Burbank.  Barone's is long gone, but the Marie Callendar's is still there going strong, and, as I wrote in a post last week, I had breakfast there.
Title: Re: A FOND FAREWELL TO FEBRUARY
Post by: bk on February 28, 2010, 10:10:49 PM
Welcome twelve GUESTS.
Title: Re: A FOND FAREWELL TO FEBRUARY
Post by: bk on February 28, 2010, 10:11:45 PM
I'm just being lazy and thinking about this brownie and two corn muffins sitting on the counter - they're homemade, from muse Margaret.  But I had a big meal earlier - some rigatoni from Miceli's along with two slices of pizza.
Title: Re: A FOND FAREWELL TO FEBRUARY
Post by: George on February 28, 2010, 11:18:36 PM
It's weird to look in my room and see nothing but a TV and the carpet. 

;)
Title: Re: A FOND FAREWELL TO FEBRUARY
Post by: bk on February 28, 2010, 11:39:56 PM
It's weird to look on this board and see no posts.
Title: Re: A FOND FAREWELL TO FEBRUARY
Post by: bk on February 28, 2010, 11:40:13 PM
But alas and alack that is what happens with WUSSBURGERS.
Title: Re: A FOND FAREWELL TO FEBRUARY
Post by: bk on February 28, 2010, 11:40:21 PM
I gotta tell you.
Title: Re: A FOND FAREWELL TO FEBRUARY
Post by: bk on February 28, 2010, 11:40:27 PM
Cranberries.
Title: Re: A FOND FAREWELL TO FEBRUARY
Post by: bk on February 28, 2010, 11:40:33 PM
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Title: Re: A FOND FAREWELL TO FEBRUARY
Post by: bk on February 28, 2010, 11:40:39 PM
Deleted post.
Title: Re: A FOND FAREWELL TO FEBRUARY
Post by: bk on February 28, 2010, 11:40:59 PM
It's delightful, it's delirious, it's deleted.
Title: Re: A FOND FAREWELL TO FEBRUARY
Post by: bk on February 28, 2010, 11:41:05 PM
I am my own frenzy.
Title: Re: A FOND FAREWELL TO FEBRUARY
Post by: bk on February 28, 2010, 11:41:13 PM
Nothing can stop me now.
Title: Re: A FOND FAREWELL TO FEBRUARY
Post by: bk on February 28, 2010, 11:41:45 PM
I'm quite tired.