Topic: COLUMBUS DAY? (Read 19883 times)

Jay · « **Reply #90 on:** October 11, 2004, 03:37:58 PM »

Quote from: DearReaderLaura on October 11, 2004, 03:34:04 PM

Mario's?

Yes, that was the name of the most recent and now departed tennant. More properly, it was "Mario's--Where They Sing While You Dine."

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #91 on:** October 11, 2004, 04:01:09 PM »

Good Evening!... From Houston, Texas!

-Well, I guess I should be saying, "Howdy!" then..

The past two and a half days have been quite the whirlwind for me. Playing shows. Practicing shows. Cleaning. Packing. Etc., etc., etc...

I arrived in Houston this afternoon.... It's hot here! I just got back from an hour working with the director/choreographer and conductor, and we're all set for tomorrow's rehearsal. Whew!

Well... I would have checked in earlier, but it took me a while to get the wireless internet connection set up properly here... And the receptionist at the front desk also took a while activating my connection too. Hey, but at least it's wireless and fast!

So.. I have tons of post to catch up on from the past few days, but I also need to head out now and get some shopping done. Stock my fridge, pick up some "necessaries", etc.

*And I also need to find the fried chicken place that got a write up in the most recent issue of "Gourmet".

-It's all about the food!

Laters...

Charles Pogue · « **Reply #92 on:** October 11, 2004, 04:12:14 PM »

Jay, Mario's bit the dust?

Harlan Ellison, who name has been invoked today, is also a serious non-drinker. He also has begged off dinner again. We were going to go to Schwab's.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #93 on:** October 11, 2004, 04:15:46 PM »

Quote from: Dan (the Man) on October 11, 2004, 01:37:15 PM

So Gower Champion dies and goes to Heaven and is met at the Pearly Gates by St. Peter.

There is one little thing, though. God has this girlfriend…”

,,,Ooh! Ooh! You're killin' me! You stopped before the punch line?

?

WHO WAS SHE?

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #94 on:** October 11, 2004, 04:17:11 PM »

(Yes, I got it!)

elmore3003 · « **Reply #95 on:** October 11, 2004, 04:30:28 PM »

I'm just checking in to say I will be E&T from Chat tonight. I've been feeling poorly all day, and I think I'm going to bed early. I hope you have many exciting things to chat about, and I hope to be for it next week.

Goodnight, all!

bk · « **Reply #96 on:** October 11, 2004, 04:33:37 PM »

Closed? We don't need no stinking closed. Now where am I supposed to eat?

Two Ellison dinners canned? Skammen.

Noel · « **Reply #97 on:** October 11, 2004, 04:38:11 PM »

We went to a new (-ish) museum all about the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia, right near the Liberty Bell and Independance Hall.

It's good to be away from New York on a major holiday like Columbus Day: the parade draws more than a million, all claiming to be Italian. It's a very big deal, and so, when we selected our wedding date, we selected the Sunday smack dab in the middle of the big Columbus Day weekend. That way, out-of-towners could fly home and not miss work. But, to our sad surprise, the heathen in the rest of the country don't take off work for Columbus Day. My best man explained that many Californians traced their ancestry back to some pre-Columbian people and think of CC as an invader. He was only interested in opening up a swifter trade route than the long and tortuous land route to Asia. My cousin's wife, a lawyer in Florida, had something legal to do ... on a national holiday!? Ah, the best laid plans.

Jay · « **Reply #98 on:** October 11, 2004, 04:42:46 PM »

Quote from: Charles Pogue on October 11, 2004, 04:12:14 PM

Jay, Mario's bit the dust?

They're singing arias in that Big Opera in the Sky.

Jay · « **Reply #99 on:** October 11, 2004, 04:44:56 PM »

Quote from: bk on October 11, 2004, 04:33:37 PM

Closed? We don't need no stinking closed. Now where am I supposed to eat?

Go to Smitty's on Lake Avenue. I wouldn't steer you wrong.

I'd ask if you're seeing Side by Side by Sondheim tonight, but it's Monday, so that can't be the occasion.

Charles Pogue · « **Reply #100 on:** October 11, 2004, 04:50:20 PM »

Jay, while Mario's was perfectly okay; I'll not be in mourning for it. Nothing has taken it's place? It's just sitting vacant?

Jay · « **Reply #101 on:** October 11, 2004, 04:51:24 PM »

The Los Angeles Times runs a weekly column entitled "New York, N.Y." which, as you might surmise, keeps us Angelenos apprised of what's happening in the Big Apple.

Today's story was about the $20 admission price at the Museum of Modern Art when it reopens. In the story, the columnist placed the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Madison Avenue instead of Fifth Avenue.

I sent a somewhat cleverly worded e-mail to the editors this morning pointing out the error. Not only did I receive a response from the deputy editor expressing appreciation and indicating that a correction will run tomorrow, I also got a very nice note from the columnist herself, sincerely thanking me for pointing our her DUMB (her capitalization, not mine) mistake.

Isn't that exciting? Can you plotz?

Jay · « **Reply #102 on:** October 11, 2004, 04:55:13 PM »

Quote from: Charles Pogue on October 11, 2004, 04:50:20 PM

Jay, while Mario's was perfectly okay; I'll not be in mourning for it. Nothing has taken it's place? It's just sitting vacant?

That is correct. The stools at the bar and the dining room tables and chairs (which were carryovers from Cujo, the restaurant tenant previous to Mario's) remain, but the piano is gone and the place sits dark. It sat dark forever before Cujo moved in, then sat dark forever before Mario's moved in. I should establish a pool on when the next restaurant gets there. And how long it lasts.

bk · « **Reply #103 on:** October 11, 2004, 05:10:59 PM »

Going tomorrow night and yes to see SBSBS

Jane · « **Reply #104 on:** October 11, 2004, 05:34:11 PM »

Noel I am so glad I’m not in NY for the holiday. If I begin talking about the holiday weekend next year, please remind me not to go.

Jay-very nice.

bk · « **Reply #105 on:** October 11, 2004, 06:01:09 PM »

My goodness, these half-hours do go by, don't they? Don't they just? Don't just they? I am waiting for the arrival of Miss Juliana A. Hansen. We shall dine, oh, yes, we shall dine.

Noel · « **Reply #106 on:** October 11, 2004, 06:04:57 PM »

But you're due in chat, BK!

bk · « **Reply #107 on:** October 11, 2004, 06:09:06 PM »

Chat, damn it all, chat!

td · « **Reply #108 on:** October 11, 2004, 06:28:29 PM »

I'm chatting, I'm chatting!

bk · « **Reply #109 on:** October 11, 2004, 06:29:40 PM »

We are having a sparkling chat and I'd just like to know where the regulars are?

Jane · « **Reply #110 on:** October 11, 2004, 06:46:32 PM »

Good health vibes to dear elmore who is probably feeling a bit under the weather due to giving me such a grand day in NY. Feel better soon.

George · « **Reply #111 on:** October 11, 2004, 07:51:11 PM »

I missed chat. Ever so sorry! I got home after All Staff Day (I won an award!...see below) and even logged in, but I got sidetracked cooking some ground beef for tomorrow's spaghetti feed at work and burning a DVD (that was filmed here in Olympia) that I totally forgot to chat. But once I started the DVD copying/burning process, my computer is running so slowly that I probably couldn't have been able to chat, even if I wanted to.

Anyway, the award that I won was the Purple Tree Award (any Timberland employee, substitute or volunteer can get one). The Green Tree Award is when someone makes a suggestion that saves the library money (get it...save money-green award?) without compromising patron services. The Purple Tree Award is when people do good things for the library such as a really good customer service incident or have a really good idea. What I did was make the suggestion of a partnership between our library and the Washington Center for the Performing Arts to cross-promote each other. The library made up a brochure (to be updated quarterly) that lists materials that the library has for the performers that are coming to the WCPA. The WCPA will put an ad for the library in every program. The selectors know in advance what performers are coming to the WCPA and can order material in advance. That way, the patrons of both the library and the WCPA know what they're going to see/hear/experience beforehand or they can explore and learn more about the performers that they're interested in. Pretty cool, huh?

Panni · « **Reply #112 on:** October 11, 2004, 07:51:52 PM »

I totally forgot about chat (but so did bk, so I'm not alone).
I just had a big bowl of Jerry's matzoh ball soup. This should cure what ails me.

Panni · « **Reply #113 on:** October 11, 2004, 07:53:11 PM »

Congrats on your award, George!

George · « **Reply #114 on:** October 11, 2004, 07:54:11 PM »

Well, my computer is running so slowly, it's not really worth trying to do anything other than burning the DVD. So, I'm going to say good night...very early. I hope the chat went well and was sparkling and lively! Until next time.

George · « **Reply #115 on:** October 11, 2004, 07:55:01 PM »

Thanks, Panni!

Panni · « **Reply #116 on:** October 11, 2004, 07:59:53 PM »

Dan TM - Thanks for the link. And Abie thanks you for the compliment.

Matt H. · « **Reply #117 on:** October 11, 2004, 08:25:52 PM »

Got the script and score for NUNCRACKERS tonight, and I see the task that lies ahead. Of course, since SOMETHING'S AFOOT doesn't open until this weekend, I have a VERY full plate.

But these kinds of parts don't land in my lap very often, so I'm doubly excited.

Matt H. · « **Reply #118 on:** October 11, 2004, 08:27:16 PM »

Didn't have a chance for any DVDs today. Hopefully tomorrow I can watch something. THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE is looking good and THE NAME OF THE ROSE hasn't made it to the player yet either thougyh it was on tap during the Friday Media Check last week.

Noel · « **Reply #119 on:** October 11, 2004, 09:03:22 PM »

Quote from: Panni on October 11, 2004, 07:51:52 PM

I totally forgot about chat (but so did bk, so I'm not alone).

Not true. BK showed up. He was railing against cellphone use.

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