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Title: HOTEL
Post by: bk on September 23, 2010, 08:35:02 PM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes were written in a very nice hotel, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're currently staying in a very nice MOOtel.
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Post by: bk on September 23, 2010, 08:37:58 PM: And the word of the day is: CHEECHAKO!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 23, 2010, 08:47:04 PM: OH!

First Post!

HUZZAH!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 23, 2010, 08:47:37 PM: Quote from: bk on September 23, 2010, 08:37:58 PM
And the word of the day is: CHEECHAKO!

Wasn't that Charo's original name before her agent suggested she change it?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 23, 2010, 09:00:37 PM: As for the Friday Media Check:

Umm...

Hmm...

Not even much radio this week for me.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 23, 2010, 09:07:42 PM: bk and company - "ABC News Now: What's the Buzz" is part of ABC's 24-hour news service which is available "cable, broadband & mobile". "What's the Buzz" runs at 1:00pm Weekdays, and I'm guessing it's available "on demand" after that. For more info, CLICK HERE (http://abcnews.go.com/abcnewsnow/whats-the-buzz/story?id=6444026).
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 23, 2010, 09:10:55 PM: Well...

Me sleepy. So...

Goodnight.
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Post by: Jrand73 on September 23, 2010, 09:13:39 PM: Notes are on EASTERN TIME.

24 hours until Exotica.
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Post by: Sam on September 23, 2010, 09:17:44 PM: VIBES, VIBES, AND MORE VIBES FOR EVERYONE.
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Jrand73 on September 23, 2010, 09:18:14 PM: I have my todays and tomorrows mixed up.....I keep thinking it is Friday....but it is only Thursday...well...NOW it's Friday.....so the reading hasn't happened yet.

Time for bed.

I know I will have a nightmare because of the photo that DR MBARNUM posted for me.....I am already shaking just thinking about it.
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Post by: Sam on September 23, 2010, 09:18:56 PM: Hi.

Happy NY bk & company.

;)
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 23, 2010, 09:20:41 PM: JRand I've been mixed up on my days all week. I suppose I should sleep soon....tomorrow mortar matters....
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Post by: Sam on September 23, 2010, 09:21:26 PM: Great pics the last few days. Thank you. :)
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Post by: Sam on September 23, 2010, 09:24:28 PM: I does seem weird that Friday's postings are happening at 9:22PM California Thursday time. ???

(I'm always confused, so I fit right in).

Night everyone. Happy Friday and weekend ahead. ;D
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Post by: George on September 23, 2010, 11:23:12 PM: BK, glad everything went well with your flight and arrival to NYC!
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Post by: George on September 23, 2010, 11:31:13 PM: What will be in my CD player at work in the morning will be several CDs just received from DR Sam! Thanks!
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Post by: Michael on September 24, 2010, 01:43:13 AM: Well I will be winging my way to the west coast in less than 5hrs.

It will be the first time I will be flying a Virgin.
Airlines that is.

Looking forward to going to San Francisco for the first time.

The only media plan that I have is to go to the Castro Theater to see the restored version of Fritz Lang's Metropolis.

So I will have this evening, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday in SF.

Then I will flying back to the east cost, but I will be in another country for an additional week/

I am saying this incase my B & B in SF doesn't have WiFi and I will be E & T until I get to MTL

Hope everyone has a great weekend and everything goes well.

Great vibes to BK for the rest of his stay in NYC.
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Post by: Michael on September 24, 2010, 01:51:20 AM: Eddie Fisher died today at the age of 82.
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Post by: Ben on September 24, 2010, 02:42:55 AM: Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Ben on September 24, 2010, 02:43:38 AM: Indian Summer today.

It's supposed to get into the high 80s, close to 90!

It's Fall!!! What's happening???
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Post by: John G. on September 24, 2010, 02:53:09 AM: Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on September 24, 2010, 02:53:36 AM: Can't sleep, which is why I'm up soooo early.
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Post by: John G. on September 24, 2010, 02:55:38 AM: TOD:

CD: Christine Andreas' "Love Is Good," "Ella Sings the Cole Porter Songbook."

MP3: "Promises, Promises."

Book: Still reading Trollope's "Castle Richmond," which is a lot of fun, and swapping it out with "Elmer Gantry," also a rollicking good read.

No DVD, etc. until I get back from this trip.
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Post by: KevinH on September 24, 2010, 03:16:12 AM: Good morning. Have to get ready for my weekend in NY. Looking forward to the reading and get-together!
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Post by: Druxy on September 24, 2010, 03:34:05 AM: We're heading for the airport.

Back with you folks on Monday.
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Post by: Laura on September 24, 2010, 04:21:47 AM: Wow! Lots of people traveling this weekend! Travel vibes for all!
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Post by: Jrand73 on September 24, 2010, 05:04:49 AM: Travel vibes for DR MICHAEL S and DR DRUXY!!!

DR DRUXY will be hobknobbing with all the SEE-lebrities!
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Post by: Jrand73 on September 24, 2010, 05:05:07 AM: MR BK is on the 17th floor. We need a photo of the view from his window.
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Post by: Jrand73 on September 24, 2010, 05:05:47 AM: Of course it is a work day. Oh well.

TOD:

DVD - Robin Hood, Russell Crowe style

CD - assorted tracks from Were the World Mine
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Post by: Jrand73 on September 24, 2010, 05:29:59 AM: Eddie Fisher....I guess for me that comes under the category of .... "I thought he was....."
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 24, 2010, 05:30:34 AM: Good morning, all! I have 22 cartons sitting in my hall, waiting for Fed Ex to arrive. I scheduled the pickup on Wednesday, because I knew I would be out and about yesterday but when i came back last night, there was a Fed Ex "we tried to pick up" note waiting for me so I called Fed Ex, clarified matters and, hopefully, they will be picked up today. As soon as they're gone, I'm off to NYPL for some research.

I was wide awake at 5 am this morning, listening to the Oaf movng about. I think he's back; he's noisier than his father.

BK, I'll miss the reading but I will see you at Joe Allen's. Break a leg!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Travel Vibes for Everyone! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
TOD:
DVD: I'm sending those damned Natflix discs back! They've been here over a month.
CD: Beverly Sills "Up in Central Park," "Sugar, Litolff piano concerti
VCR: cheap porn
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 24, 2010, 05:31:30 AM: !!!!! Page 2 Dance !!!!!
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Post by: FJL on September 24, 2010, 05:39:07 AM: And one for mortar
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Post by: FJL on September 24, 2010, 05:45:02 AM: Hope it's Ok to put a new YouTube up here.

Jan Horvath recorded that "Knowing When to Close" parody for me and here it is on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF0ki5TOLCY
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Post by: bk on September 24, 2010, 05:45:29 AM: I'm up and will be going to do the treadmill shortly.
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Post by: bk on September 24, 2010, 05:45:46 AM: elmore won't be at the reading - will anyone?
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Post by: Ben on September 24, 2010, 05:47:45 AM: I'll be there and I think Deb and Vicki will be there as well.
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Post by: Ben on September 24, 2010, 05:49:26 AM: You're an "Indie-Film Legend" Bruce

BK (http://www.dramabookshop.com/event/indie-film-legend-bruce-kimmel-talks-about-his-life-career)
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Post by: FJL on September 24, 2010, 05:49:57 AM: Is Ant coming to the reading also, Ben?
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Post by: FJL on September 24, 2010, 05:53:15 AM: BK is a "celebrity author" - per this listing in the Daily News

http://events.nydailynews.com/new-york-ny/events/show/145168025-book-reading-signing-with-celebrity-author-bruce-kimmel
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Post by: Ben on September 24, 2010, 05:54:26 AM: Quote from: FJL on September 24, 2010, 05:49:57 AM
Is Ant coming to the reading also, Ben?

Yes, I believe he will be with me at the reading.
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Post by: Kerry on September 24, 2010, 05:59:17 AM: Glad everything is going swimmingly in New York City, land of Hope, Land of Dreams.
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Post by: FJL on September 24, 2010, 06:02:41 AM: I was googling about BK's signing and Drama Book Shop and saw this -

did I miss this being posted from the Partridge Family Bulletin Board?

http://www.cmongethappy.com/bulletin/viewtopic.php?p=40431&sid=19d83e64f8e485e28fe1fa0234eb4230
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Post by: Jrand73 on September 24, 2010, 06:14:10 AM: Most newsworthy, MR BK!

Have a great reading and gathering!!
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Post by: Jrand73 on September 24, 2010, 06:14:23 AM: Off to work. Oh well.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on September 24, 2010, 06:15:07 AM: Quote from: bk on September 23, 2010, 08:37:58 PM
And the word of the day is: CHEECHAKO!

And The Song Of The Day Is: I AM GOING TO LIKE IT HERE
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Post by: Matthew on September 24, 2010, 06:52:38 AM: Hey everybody. Quick note - the SB is out of the picture now. Now comes the task of hiring someone else. I offered... that's all I'm saying.

Moooore later...
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Post by: Jennifer on September 24, 2010, 06:57:48 AM: Yesterday DR Jose wrote:
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DR Jennifer - As for chicken wings: Do chains such at TGI Friday's or Applebee's not "exist" in Canada?

I can't speak for every province. But no those chains do not exist in Montreal.
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Post by: Jennifer on September 24, 2010, 06:58:51 AM: Here are Shannon from SURVIVOR's comments about his outburst on Thursday's show:

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Survivor-Shannon-Elkins-1023522.aspx
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Post by: John G. on September 24, 2010, 07:00:14 AM: Quote from: FJL on September 24, 2010, 05:45:02 AM
Hope it's Ok to put a new YouTube up here.

Jan Horvath recorded that "Knowing When to Close" parody for me and here it is on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF0ki5TOLCY

What a hoot!
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Post by: Jennifer on September 24, 2010, 07:01:27 AM: RE: yesterday's discussion about watching the MILLENIUM films with or without having seen the movies.

I think the movies would be more exciting without having read the books. However, since I think the books are better, I would not have wanted to miss out on reading them.
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Post by: Jennifer on September 24, 2010, 07:01:43 AM: Yeah tonight is the season premiere of MEDIUM!
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Post by: bk on September 24, 2010, 07:06:59 AM: Back from the treadmill. My key didn't work in the elevator so they gave me a new one. I did a brisk two and a half miles then did a brisk half-mile walking.
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Post by: bk on September 24, 2010, 07:07:40 AM: Guess I'll go look for the sweater now. Keep those good weather vibes coming strongly.
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Post by: FJL on September 24, 2010, 07:27:14 AM: Thanks, John!
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 24, 2010, 07:48:47 AM: Fed Ex called me and said their ETA would be around 2:30, so I'm off to NYPL. I do love the Historic Newspapers On Line!
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Post by: Laura on September 24, 2010, 07:52:14 AM: Today I said good-bye to Miss Myrtle-Belle.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4109/5017522063_0d350acb74.jpg)
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Post by: JMK on September 24, 2010, 07:54:33 AM: Fred, I've been meaning to ask you--where do you get the orchestral backing tracks for all of these?
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Post by: JMK on September 24, 2010, 07:58:32 AM: I find it somewhat amusing that readers of my reviews get so up in arms when my opinion doesn't jibe exactly with theirs. Several people called me out for NOT loving the Crowe-Blanchett ROBIN HOOD, and some of those same people are now calling me out FOR loving GET HIM TO THE GREEK. :)
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Post by: bk on September 24, 2010, 07:59:58 AM: Didn't like the sweater, so it's all black for me today - nice black t-shirt and pants. I guess gone are the days when there was a Gap on every block in NY.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 24, 2010, 08:00:54 AM: Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And I'm doing laundry. And it looks like I'll be doing laundry until I head down to the Drama Bookshop for bk's reading later this afternoon. Ah, well...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 24, 2010, 08:01:20 AM: Welcome to Page Three!!!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 24, 2010, 08:02:36 AM: As David Bowie likes to sing...

Just dance...
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Post by: Ben on September 24, 2010, 08:02:47 AM: Quote from: bk on September 24, 2010, 07:59:58 AM
Didn't like the sweater, so it's all black for me today - nice black t-shirt and pants. I guess gone are the days when there was a Gap on every block in NY.

And that's a bad thing???
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 24, 2010, 08:03:35 AM: DR Matthew - I'm guessing you meant to say "direct"? If so, Coolio! -Although, if you thought your tech weeks as a musical director were hard, well... I'd make sure to give it some pretty serious thought and planning.
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Post by: Ginny on September 24, 2010, 08:05:53 AM: Friday morning greetings! Another day of cardiac rehab for me, preceded by a visit to the ~~vampires~~ lab for some blood tests.
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Post by: Ginny on September 24, 2010, 08:06:40 AM: I would love, love, love to be in NYC this evening for BK's festivities - vibes for a successful reading and sparkling dinner!!!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 24, 2010, 08:07:16 AM: Quote from: Ben on September 24, 2010, 08:02:47 AM
Quote from: bk on September 24, 2010, 07:59:58 AM
Didn't like the sweater, so it's all black for me today - nice black t-shirt and pants. I guess gone are the days when there was a Gap on every block in NY.

And that's a bad thing???

bk - You're just staying in a different part of town, that's all. If you were closer to Times Square, you'd have at least three Gap's to choose from. -I'm actually trying to remember if any locations of the Gap have closed recently. I don't seem to recall walking past any shuttered storefronts. I do know that some Banana Republic locations closed, but, in fact, they just moved to larger quarters a block or two away. In any case...

Did you end up at the one on 34th caddy-corner to Macy's?

*And if you present your out-of-town driver's license to the Customer Service desk in Macy's, you get a coupon for 11%-off your total purchase.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 24, 2010, 08:11:23 AM: And speaking of bk's book-signing, I like how The Drama Book Shop tweeted about his appearance this afternoon:

@dramabookshop (http://twitter.com/dramabookshop): 9/24 at 5:30 Indie film legend Bruce Kimmel talks about his career: “There’s Mel, There’s Woody and There’s You:” My Life in the Slow Lane
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 24, 2010, 08:33:33 AM: DR Ben - I believe you mentioned wanting to see Lombardi. If you don't have your tickets yet, and if you don't mind signing up on a new social-media driven ticket service, 1iota (http://www.1iota.com/ticketing.aspx) has FREE tickets for various dates throughout the preview period. And from what I gather, all you really have to do is sign up and say that you'll spread the word out via Twitter, Facebook, etc.
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Post by: MBarnum on September 24, 2010, 08:34:38 AM: NY does a good job of getting the publicity out there! Hope it brings in scads of people to the reading!! Does anyone know if DR Rodzinski will be there?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 24, 2010, 08:39:24 AM: Quote from: MBarnum on September 24, 2010, 08:34:38 AM
NY does a good job of getting the publicity out there! Hope it brings in scads of people to the reading!! Does anyone know if DR Rodzinski will be there?

Strangely enough, the Drama Book Shop doesn't have bk's reading and book-signing listed on their Facebook page. Well, they hardly have any Events listed on their Facebook page.
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Post by: bk on September 24, 2010, 08:46:13 AM: I'll leave in about twenty minutes. The studio is on 66th St., so I'll cab it up there.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 24, 2010, 08:48:38 AM: bk - Just FYI: President Obama is at the Waldorf-Astoria today. There will be "random" barricades and motorcades in midtown this afternoon.

Although, most of those should be east of Broadway.
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Post by: Ben on September 24, 2010, 08:55:45 AM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on September 24, 2010, 08:33:33 AM
DR Ben - I believe you mentioned wanting to see Lombardi. If you don't have your tickets yet, and if you don't mind signing up on a new social-media driven ticket service, 1iota (http://www.1iota.com/ticketing.aspx) has FREE tickets for various dates throughout the preview period. And from what I gather, all you really have to do is sign up and say that you'll spread the word out via Twitter, Facebook, etc.

Thanks for the information. I'm seeing it Monday through TDF. Tickets have been available there for quite a while. I will check into 1iota though and see what's up.

See you later!
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Post by: Jane on September 24, 2010, 09:55:41 AM: Quote from: Laura on September 24, 2010, 07:52:14 AM
Today I said good-bye to Miss Myrtle-Belle.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4109/5017522063_0d350acb74.jpg)

Have a sweet life!!!
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Post by: bk on September 24, 2010, 10:05:03 AM: Sitting here at ABC waiting to go on. They put some light makeup on me which is a good thing.
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Post by: George on September 24, 2010, 10:14:25 AM: Quote from: Michael S on September 24, 2010, 01:43:13 AM
Well I will be winging my way to the west coast in less than 5hrs.

It will be the first time I will be flying a Virgin.
Airlines that is.

Looking forward to going to San Francisco for the first time.

The only media plan that I have is to go to the Castro Theater to see the restored version of Fritz Lang's Metropolis.

So I will have this evening, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday in SF.

Then I will flying back to the east cost, but I will be in another country for an additional week/

I am saying this incase my B & B in SF doesn't have WiFi and I will be E & T until I get to MTL

Hope everyone has a great weekend and everything goes well.

Great vibes to BK for the rest of his stay in NYC.

~~~Travel Vibes for DR Michael S.!!~~~
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 24, 2010, 10:26:44 AM: DR Michael S - Have a great time in San Francisco! ~~~~~TRAVEL VIBES TO YOU~~~~~
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 24, 2010, 10:26:58 AM: ~~~~~TRAVEL VIBES TO DR DRUXY~~~~~
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 24, 2010, 10:42:37 AM: I'm now waiting for Fed Ex. It was nice to see a few NYPL folk I like to visit.

I just got a phone call frm someone saying I recently requested information on working at home. When these shysters tell you this, why don't they know who the hell the source of information was?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 24, 2010, 10:51:28 AM: Quote from: MBarnum on September 24, 2010, 08:34:38 AM
NY does a good job of getting the publicity out there! Hope it brings in scads of people to the reading!! Does anyone know if DR Rodzinski will be there?

DR Rodzinski has a band(!) gig on the East Side of town tonight, so he won't be able to make it to the festivities tonight.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 24, 2010, 10:52:35 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on September 24, 2010, 10:42:37 AM
I'm now waiting for Fed Ex. It was nice to see a few NYPL folk I like to visit.

I just got a phone call frm someone saying I recently requested information on working at home. When these shysters tell you this, why don't they know who the hell the source of information was?

That's like the call I got this morning that started off with "Is this Mr... Umm..Josh"... <click>
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Post by: George on September 24, 2010, 11:07:02 AM: Quote from: FJL on September 24, 2010, 05:45:02 AM
Hope it's Ok to put a new YouTube up here.

Jan Horvath recorded that "Knowing When to Close" parody for me and here it is on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF0ki5TOLCY

Very funny!
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Post by: Ben on September 24, 2010, 11:07:42 AM: No sign of BK at ABC News Now What's the Buzz, maybe later.
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Post by: vixmom on September 24, 2010, 11:41:56 AM: worked yesterday from 7 am until 1 am

took today off

BK and co tonight!

gotta fly!
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Post by: bk on September 24, 2010, 11:42:13 AM: It wasn't live after all - taped and will air next week - I'll know in advance. Taping was okay - it's one of those things where the subject is in a room talking to someone in the studio so I was looking at a monitor and had an earpiece for the audio. But I don't like looking at the monitor so I was probably a little ill at ease. I made a big mistake and walked forty blocks back to the hotel. A mistake because from the time I left till after the taping it got VERY hot. I was sweating like a pig by the time I got back here. I'm cooling off the room and waiting for housekeeping to come clean the room.
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Post by: FJL on September 24, 2010, 11:45:58 AM: Thanks, George!
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Post by: Jrand73 on September 24, 2010, 12:01:59 PM: Film Legend Bruce Kimmel will discuss his career all in black.
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Post by: Jrand73 on September 24, 2010, 12:02:40 PM: Sounds like the interview went well.

Comfortable weather vibes for MR BK and CO......for the reading and gathering.
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Post by: Jrand73 on September 24, 2010, 12:03:38 PM: Mostly people at WOW today who want to walk around and touch everything and then ask you a hundred questions.....after the 3rd question, I tell them they need to make an appt for a reading - which usually shuts them up....usually.
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Post by: FJL on September 24, 2010, 12:21:16 PM: Are you kidding when you say that?
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Post by: Jane on September 24, 2010, 12:24:51 PM: SAFE & FUN TRAVEL VIBES FOR MICHAEL S!!
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Post by: KevinH on September 24, 2010, 12:46:41 PM: Hello from New York!

I took BoltBus--my first experience on a bus to NY --it wasn't bad--it took about 4 1/2 hours from DC.

Looking forward to the reading/signing and get-together afterwards!
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Post by: George on September 24, 2010, 12:47:34 PM: Quote from: bk on September 24, 2010, 11:42:13 AM
It wasn't live after all - taped and will air next week - I'll know in advance. Taping was okay - it's one of those things where the subject is in a room talking to someone in the studio so I was looking at a monitor and had an earpiece for the audio. But I don't like looking at the monitor so I was probably a little ill at ease. I made a big mistake and walked forty blocks back to the hotel. A mistake because from the time I left till after the taping it got VERY hot. I was sweating like a pig by the time I got back here. I'm cooling off the room and waiting for housekeeping to come clean the room.

Is this something that some people(s) in NYC might possibly be able to record for those of us not in NYC who would like to see this??
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Post by: Jane on September 24, 2010, 12:57:36 PM: Quote from: KevinH on September 24, 2010, 12:46:41 PM
Hello from New York!

I took BoltBus--my first experience on a bus to NY --it wasn't bad--it took about 4 1/2 hours from DC.

Looking forward to the reading/signing and get-together afterwards!
About the same if you drove. No wonder people take the train. ;)
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Post by: bk on September 24, 2010, 01:19:52 PM: I'm not sure the ABC thing is NY only - I think it goes everywhere.
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Post by: bk on September 24, 2010, 01:20:50 PM: Went downstairs and had a Diet Coke and figured out what sections I'll be reading. Basically the same as I've done twice before, although this time if it starts to feel long I won't do the third section.
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Post by: bk on September 24, 2010, 01:21:50 PM: The way they've got it mapped out is that we do an hour for the reading and discussion - it takes me about thirty minutes to read all three sections, which leaves thirty minutes for the questions and discussion, so that seems good to me.
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Post by: bk on September 24, 2010, 01:22:58 PM: I may have to eat some sort of sweet for a little energy boost. I guess I can pop open the chocolate Twizzlers and just have two.
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Post by: FJL on September 24, 2010, 01:26:44 PM: Hypothetically only - if one is running a little late, is there a way of joining the audience without disturbing the reading, or will they make one wait until that section of the reading is over?
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Post by: bk on September 24, 2010, 01:33:53 PM: It better not be you who's late. I'd assume that anyone can join the reading in process - I don't mind - unless it's YOU.
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Post by: bk on September 24, 2010, 01:39:08 PM: Welcome eight GUESTS. Any of you coming to the signing?
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Post by: Jeanne on September 24, 2010, 01:39:40 PM: Hello, everyone.

Glad BK had a smooth trip.

VIBES FOR A GREAT READING, BRUCE!

(I don't need to send vibes for the gathering at Joe Allen, because we all know that'll be fun.)
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Post by: Jeanne on September 24, 2010, 01:41:23 PM: Where did you see eight guests, Bruce? It reads two. Maybe BK has access to additional information about the site.
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Post by: Jeanne on September 24, 2010, 01:43:02 PM: Will whoever--Jose, I think--recently posted the info for the ONLINE ABC show please repeat it, so we catch BK's interview that way.
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Post by: Jeanne on September 24, 2010, 01:44:26 PM: Travel vibes to ALL who are in transit.
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Post by: George on September 24, 2010, 01:50:15 PM: Quote from: bk on September 24, 2010, 01:19:52 PM
I'm not sure the ABC thing is NY only - I think it goes everywhere.

Cool! I've never heard of it before...I'll check it out.
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Post by: Ben on September 24, 2010, 01:51:56 PM: Don't hold me to it but I think this is where it will be when it shows up

What's the Buzz? (http://abcnews.go.com/abcnewsnow/whats-the-buzz/story?id=6444026)
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Post by: FJL on September 24, 2010, 01:53:14 PM: Er, whoever it is will surely be thin as a sylph and be able to slip in inconspicuously. Yeah, that's the ticket.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 24, 2010, 02:00:44 PM: Quote from: Ben on September 24, 2010, 01:51:56 PM
Don't hold me to it but I think this is where it will be when it shows up

What's the Buzz? (http://abcnews.go.com/abcnewsnow/whats-the-buzz/story?id=6444026)

By Jove, DR Ben's got it!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 24, 2010, 02:01:08 PM: And speaking of bk's reading and book-signing...

Laters...
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Post by: FJL on September 24, 2010, 02:02:10 PM: BK - Just left you a cell message about who's running late
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Post by: George on September 24, 2010, 02:54:58 PM: Quote from: Ben on September 24, 2010, 02:43:38 AM
Indian Summer today.

It's supposed to get into the high 80s, close to 90!

It's Fall!!! What's happening???

It's Global Warming!! IT'S THE END OF THE WORLD!!!

;)
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Post by: George on September 24, 2010, 02:55:22 PM: Quote from: Matthew on September 24, 2010, 06:52:38 AM
Hey everybody. Quick note - the SB is out of the picture now. Now comes the task of hiring someone else. I offered... that's all I'm saying.

Moooore later...

~~~Vibes for Matthew for Whatever Comes Next!!~~~
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Post by: Ginny on September 24, 2010, 03:11:58 PM: So, I had blood drawn, did my regular cardiac rehab routine, and stopped at the grocery store on the way home. Pretty exhausted!
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Post by: Ginny on September 24, 2010, 03:24:43 PM: In Cincinnati entertainment news, the South Pacific tour is here and getting rave reviews. Also, Idina Menzel is performing with the Cincinnati Pops this weekend and our niece/goddaughter and I are bummed because we can't go together. Lauren's in Missouri with the Miami football team for tomorrow's game and won't be back until too late on Sunday.
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Post by: TCB on September 24, 2010, 03:41:07 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on September 23, 2010, 09:07:42 PM
bk and company - "ABC News Now: What's the Buzz" is part of ABC's 24-hour news service which is available "cable, broadband & mobile". "What's the Buzz" runs at 1:00pm Weekdays, and I'm guessing it's available "on demand" after that. For more info, CLICK HERE (http://abcnews.go.com/abcnewsnow/whats-the-buzz/story?id=6444026).

Well, I didn't find BK, but I got to watch a great interview with Nathan Fillion.
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Post by: John G. on September 24, 2010, 04:01:55 PM: Another lazy day here. We did the ski lift, which did all the work for us. The rest of the time was restful.
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Post by: TCB on September 24, 2010, 04:06:47 PM: Quote from: Jrand60 on September 24, 2010, 05:29:59 AM
Eddie Fisher....I guess for me that comes under the category of .... "I thought he was....."

I only saw Eddie Fisher live once. In March of 1969 I was in the audience for a taping of the MERV GRIFFIN SHOW in New York. This was the show with Arthur Treacher as his sidekick. The first guest was this almost total unknown named Malcolm McDowell and he was promoting his film IF.

Then came Eddie Fisher. He was so drunk that I kept expecting him to fall out of his chair. He rambled on and on about nothing important, and then Merv asked him to sing. He staggered over to the orchestra and I kept thinking that this was going to be a trainwreck. All of a sudden the orchestra, or rather an orchestra, starts playing and old Eddie tries very unsuccessfully to lip sync to this great new song. It was a total embarrassment. He couldn't remember the words, he wasn't even close to coming in on the right note. It was awful.

But when I watched the show when it was broadcast, that director had done wonders. The song looked to be the only good thing about his appearance. They cut in and out with the cameras. They faded out with one caemra and came up behind him with another. It was amazing. You would think that he never missed a word.
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Post by: TCB on September 24, 2010, 04:09:42 PM: PAGE FIVE!
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 24, 2010, 04:12:32 PM: Quote from: Laura on September 24, 2010, 07:52:14 AM
Today I said good-bye to Miss Myrtle-Belle.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4109/5017522063_0d350acb74.jpg)

Ohhh that's so sad...but I'm sure she'll find a forever home quickly
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Post by: John G. on September 24, 2010, 04:16:49 PM: Miss Myrtle-Belle is certainly a cutie. Wish I could take her into my home. But my bird would not be happy with that.
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Post by: Jane on September 24, 2010, 04:18:29 PM: DR TCB "only once"!! I don't think I have ever seen a major performer more than once, and felt darn lucky for the once. ;D

Sad about the drugs & alcohol. I always thought ditching Debby was the cause of his decline though it didn't seem to hurt Liz. I enjoy listening to him on the radio.
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 24, 2010, 04:19:59 PM: I had a fabulous day learning about Mortar. I'm really not being sarcastic. It was great fun.
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Post by: TCB on September 24, 2010, 04:43:00 PM: Quote from: bk on September 24, 2010, 07:59:58 AM
Didn't like the sweater, so it's all black for me today - nice black t-shirt and pants. I guess gone are the days when there was a Gap on every block in NY.

The only Gap in mid-town Manhattan now days is the one between David Letterman's teeth.
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Post by: TCB on September 24, 2010, 04:47:21 PM: Oh I forgot to mention that my lab work came back and my doctor was thrilled with my results, especially the Cholesteral counts!
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Post by: George on September 24, 2010, 04:57:16 PM: Quote from: TCB on September 24, 2010, 04:47:21 PM
Oh I forgot to mention that my lab work came back and my doctor was thrilled with my results, especially the Cholesteral counts!

Great news!!
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Post by: TCB on September 24, 2010, 04:57:50 PM: Quote from: George on September 24, 2010, 04:57:16 PM
Quote from: TCB on September 24, 2010, 04:47:21 PM
Oh I forgot to mention that my lab work came back and my doctor was thrilled with my results, especially the Cholesteral counts!

Great news!!

Thanks, George!
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Post by: Jane on September 24, 2010, 05:10:43 PM: Quote from: TCB on September 24, 2010, 04:47:21 PM
Oh I forgot to mention that my lab work came back and my doctor was thrilled with my results, especially the Cholesteral counts!

:D FANTASTIC!!!
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Post by: Laura on September 24, 2010, 05:19:32 PM: Great news, TCB!
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Post by: John G. on September 24, 2010, 05:27:04 PM: Quote from: TCB on September 24, 2010, 04:47:21 PM
Oh I forgot to mention that my lab work came back and my doctor was thrilled with my results, especially the Cholesteral counts!
That's great!
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Post by: John G. on September 24, 2010, 05:27:34 PM: (http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs317.ash2/59694_1364872772784_1560585524_1416710_5878838_n.jpg)
Signs of fall
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Post by: John G. on September 24, 2010, 05:28:17 PM: (http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs671.snc4/61105_1364873052791_1560585524_1416712_6555137_n.jpg)

And another.
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Post by: Ginny on September 24, 2010, 05:32:31 PM: Quote from: TCB on September 24, 2010, 04:47:21 PM
Oh I forgot to mention that my lab work came back and my doctor was thrilled with my results, especially the Cholesteral counts!

Excellent!
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Post by: Laura on September 24, 2010, 05:35:56 PM: Oh, how pretty, JohnG. We don't get fall colors like that in the desert.
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Post by: Jane on September 24, 2010, 05:36:02 PM: Beautiful photos JohnG.
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Post by: Jane on September 24, 2010, 05:48:00 PM: I just received an exciting email. The Dog Whisperer program donated $500 dollars to the Romanian Animal Rescue. In honor of our daughter-in-law's birthday (9/22) those funds will be used next month to spay and neuter the dogs in her home town of Tecuci. :D
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Post by: Laura on September 24, 2010, 05:56:44 PM: That's great news, Jane.
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Post by: Jane on September 24, 2010, 06:16:47 PM: Thanks Laura. They rescue group just trained one of the local vets to spay & neuter properly. When Craig lived there he couldn't/wouldn't take his cat to be spayed. The group has trained a number of vets in various towns throughout Romania. They find the ones with the best abilities and the desire to learn. I've heard many vets in some of the small towns don't/didn't use anesthesia.
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Post by: George on September 24, 2010, 07:01:51 PM: Well, I'm now off to see Lord Franzannian's Royal Olympian Spectacular Vaudeville Show! A local storyteller/actress created this local vaudeville (it's more burlesque, though ;)) and it'll be a lot of fun. This is the fourth year and I've seen them all.

Until later!
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Post by: Jane on September 24, 2010, 07:41:52 PM: Jennifer I finally started reading ALONE. I need to return it on the 30th. So far I like it. :)
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Post by: John G. on September 24, 2010, 07:47:50 PM: You know, when you take away most of the people who contribute to this site and put them together for an evening, well, you get no posts. Hope the signing has gone well and the after party is great. Can't wait to read what happened.
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Post by: Ben on September 24, 2010, 07:50:11 PM: I am the first one back from the HHW gathering this evening.

A wonderful time was had by all and I'm sure that the others are still playing at Joe Allen's.

The reading was funny and informative and quite good. There was a small, but appreciative turnout. There were some folks I don't know but Bruce did (Crista Moore being one of them).

After the reading we moseyed on over to Joe Allen's on 46th Street and 9th Avenue (from 40th Street and 8th Avenue). The group consisted of Deb (VixMom), Vixter, Anthony, Jose, Bruce, Julie, Fred (FJL), Larry, Kevin and Me. We all had wonderful meals and some even had dessert. Bruce got a wonderful ice cream thing for the table and we all tried it. Vixter and Jose and Kevin took pictures so something should be posted at some point.

Mr. Kimmel was exceedingly generous and took us all out for dinner, unbeknownst to us until the check came! Thank you Bruce for your amazing generosity. It is much appreciated.

All in all, it was a wonderful evening and now I must go to bed. I'm an old man and it's past my bedtime.

Before I go, congrats TCB on the medical report!
Title: Re: HOTEL
Post by: Laura on September 24, 2010, 07:53:36 PM: Thanks, Ben!
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Post by: Charles Pogue on September 24, 2010, 08:18:59 PM: Why when I hit the unseemly button on the second part of the notes, it took me to the archives instead of the today's discussion board?
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Post by: Jeanne on September 24, 2010, 08:35:40 PM: Thanks, Ben and Jose, for the full URL for BK's interview. I tried to get there "manually," but couldn't find my way through the very dense ABC website. I've got it now!
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Post by: Ginny on September 24, 2010, 08:55:51 PM: Thanks for the report, DR Ben - sounds like a great evening!
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Post by: bk on September 24, 2010, 08:58:54 PM: Did that happen to anyone but Pogue???
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Post by: bk on September 24, 2010, 09:00:50 PM: Back from Joe Allen. What a lovelier than lovely time! There were about twenty people at the signing with many people who said they were coming not showing up, and a few that I didn't know were coming showing up, like my pals Jessica Rush and Crista Moore. I read the usual sections, talked for a bit and then signed books. Then some of us went to Joe Allen for our meal. I'll write more in the notes.
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Post by: bk on September 24, 2010, 09:02:02 PM: I just clicked on the Unseemly Button and it worked fine.
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Post by: Charles Pogue on September 24, 2010, 09:06:46 PM: I clicked on it and it is now working fine. Before it seemed to cut off the Haines His Way and just start with the Kritzer books.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 24, 2010, 09:30:21 PM: I'm back! I stayed behind to visit with Alx Rybeck.

What a fabulous group of folk this site has accumulated. I wish everyone could get to New York for a gathering so I could meet you all! I hadn't seen DR Jose, FJL or Julie for some time so it was great to see them, as well as our beautiful vixmom and her lovely daughter. It was great to see one of our newest members, Kevin H, again. I think our last visit was last December, and DR Ben and Anthony are two of my favorite people and i'm always happy to spend time with them.

Thank you, BK, for your generosity and for hosting this fantastic party every day.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 24, 2010, 09:39:18 PM: Good Evening!

I, too, am back from Joe Allen. -And from the looks of things, I'm guessing that DR elmore got back home before I did, even though I left before him. -I waited for about 20 minutes at Columbus Circle for a train thanks to the weekend track work. Ugh!. In any case...