Topic: THE SURLY DISH MAN (Read 20910 times)

bk · « **Reply #90 on:** December 28, 2003, 03:42:13 PM »

Noel: If you're still on, I enjoyed the CD very much. And Michael Lavine didn't even hit too many clams.

S. Woody White · « **Reply #91 on:** December 28, 2003, 03:49:21 PM »

Quote from: Jane on December 28, 2003, 03:32:43 PM

...We have a satellite internet connection since we cannot get DSL or cable here. It beats dial up but tends to be quirky.

Quirky should suit us here quite well!

We've got enough trees around our house that a dish would be hopeless. I happen to like it this way, though, because I can look out the windows and say "Hey, this looks better than anything on the tube right now!"

Cable horror story: The first fellow to come out to the house connected us to the cable system, and everything was working just fine. However, the cable was just laying on the ground from the house to the hook-up on the street. A crew came along later and buried the cable...but (unbeknownst to us at the time) sliced right through the cable in the process. They spliced the cable together...with duct tape! We had to call the cable company and get a third fellow out, who discovered the problem and fixed everything. As they say, third time is the charm. (Well, he fixed the cable. The dogs, except for porn-star Marty, have already had the work done.

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S. Woody White · « **Reply #92 on:** December 28, 2003, 03:50:56 PM »

Dang, missed starting page four again by thismuch!

bk · « **Reply #93 on:** December 28, 2003, 03:53:51 PM »

Do you know that without too much effort we will be crossing the 15,000 post mark tomorrow. I think every time we pass a new mark our very own Mark Bakalor should twirl about like a mad xiff.

Danise · « **Reply #94 on:** December 28, 2003, 04:00:46 PM »

Top of the Evening all,

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Happy, Happy Birthday to Maya! Many, many, more![/move]

Sympathies and good vibes to you, Jennifer. Men. Hump! Let me tell you, they’re nothing but a bunch of..errr. Well that is to say....errrr, Hi Guys! How’s it going? You do know that present company is excluded?

Went back to look at the house again. I think I’m going to pass. As I said yesterday it needs a LOT of work. I could do some of it myself but when you start talking about changing out a bathtub, I’m a little out of my league.

I also think it would be best to wait until I get my upgrade at work anyway. The boss hasn’t forgotten her promise. She mentioned that she was just waiting until after the holidays and then we’re going to sit down and fill out the paperwork together. I've waited this long, I can hang on a few more months. Do cross your fingers that next year at this time I'll be typing this from a different house. I heard that. No, not the nut house, either.

I’m very sorry for your lost, Panni. At least there was something from you to offer comfort to her and she knows she was loved.

MusicGuy · « **Reply #95 on:** December 28, 2003, 04:10:20 PM »

Dear esteemed, linguistically enhanced BK --

Once again, I must implore your dear self to reveal all .... a xebu.....a XEBU ....what da hell is dat

here I sit in the desert wasteland uninformed....

and worrying about DR Jed watching too much football on the couch.

Please, Grand Poobah of Art's and Musso & Frank, reveal the answer, the truth, the way, etc....

selah

Jay · « **Reply #96 on:** December 28, 2003, 04:23:12 PM »

Dear Reader Panni/Anna: Condolences on the loss of your cousin. I hope you take some comfort from your cousin's enjoyment of the flowers you sent before her passing.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #97 on:** December 28, 2003, 04:23:44 PM »

Well so much to read!!!

DRJane - I think THE REBEL and WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE will be difficult to find....both are in b/w and that seems to be a kiss of death even for satellite services. Although we get THE LONE RANGER and LASSIE in b/w on the PTL channel here in the late afternoon!

Yes there seems to be some confusion over the COLLEGE BOWL, but I think it is settled now. Football? Who knew?

Good vibes to DRJENNIFER.....however I must say that I run like hell from anyone who wants to "talk things out" because it usually means they want to talk and talk and talk and not listen.

Back to work tomorrow. Oh well.

DRPANNI

- but a nice story.

Here's a nice picture of Frances Farmer for you!

Yes, MR BK it is a small world....what a great story!

Jay · « **Reply #98 on:** December 28, 2003, 04:26:54 PM »

Dear Reader William E. Lurie--I am in full agreement with you on The Triplets of Belleville. If you check the archive, you'll find my rave for the movie when I saw it a few weeks ago. I've been doing my best to spread word-of-mouth on this picture to everyone I know. It is so imaginative and well done. As much as I enjoyed Finding Nemo, Triplets is a far superior picture. It will be real interesting--and quite telling--to see how the members of the Academy vote on Best Animated Picture this year.

MusicGuy · « **Reply #99 on:** December 28, 2003, 04:33:24 PM »

Time to run off and have an early bite of dinner with DR Kerry and a friend visiting from Illinois. He is not only a very nice guy (and one of our "adopted" kids) but he is a wonderfully accomplished harpist. He performed on a concert with me this past summer.

See you cookies later!

DR Jay -- please try to work on getting a scanned picture of Roller and Blackjack so we can all see them. I know....nag, nag, nag,....

Jay · « **Reply #100 on:** December 28, 2003, 04:36:54 PM »

Dear Reader Jennifer--

Since you have shared some of what you are going through right now with us, I am making an assumption that you are open to comment from us on the situation.

Allow me to pose a notion here that may be of help to you. While loving another is a most wonderful thing, being independent and self-reliant is also a most wonderful thing. True, the joy that comes from a shared relationship is very special. But shared relationships are not--and need not be--the only source of joy in one's life. Distract yourself now with the things YOU enjoy in life. If your friend meets you halfway (no co-dependent enabling from you, Dear Jennifer!), terrific! If not, you've got a life to live and live it you should.

It distresses me to see Dear Readers in pain, and these thoughts are conveyed with only the most positive intent.

Jay · « **Reply #101 on:** December 28, 2003, 04:49:56 PM »

Quote from: MusicGuy on December 28, 2003, 04:33:24 PM

DR Jay -- please try to work on getting a scanned picture of Roller and Blackjack so we can all see them. I know....nag, nag, nag,....

Dear Reader ~~Mom~~ Music Guy--

OK, confession time. I am not one of those people who always has a camera nearby. In fact, I seldom take pictures. So I really do not have any pictures of my pups to share. This episode with Roller, however, reminded me that his time with me will not last forever, and it would be terrible for me to not have something to remember him by after he goes to doggy heaven. Sooooo, with that thought, and your urging: he is due to be groomed this weekend (and oy, does he need it.) Blackjack got groomed last weekend. Since they'll both be in their pretty modes, I shall take some photographs after Roller's visit with the groomer. Since I don't know nothin' about scanning pictures, I will find a friend who does, and get Roller's and Blackjack's pix up on the site. So it'll be a while, but eventually I will get those pictures to you. Is that OK with you, Dear Harmonious, Creative Master of the Theatre Organ in the Desert?

Jay · « **Reply #102 on:** December 28, 2003, 05:00:03 PM »

I saw Big Fish today Dear Readers, and I highly recommend it. No epic scale, no massive battle scenes, no gore, no nudity, no foul language. Just a very sweet story of a young man trying to reconnect with his dying father. Said father lived a rather colorful life, if you can believe the rather elaborate and fantastic stories he tells. The charm of this picture is in the depiction of these unusual tales.

Albert Finney, Ewan McGregor and Billy Crudup are all quite good, as is the always radiant Jessica Lange.

Donald · « **Reply #103 on:** December 28, 2003, 05:04:47 PM »

I just wanted to let you all know that the new Broadway Radio Show is now up and running......I am counting down my choices for the Top Ten Cast Recordings of 2003.....ENJOY!

Jay · « **Reply #104 on:** December 28, 2003, 05:04:50 PM »

Speaking of Jessica Lange, I think there will be a new category at the Academy Awards this year: Astounding Actress Criminally Underutilized in a Supporting Role. Nominees, for starters, will include Miss Lange for Big Fish, Frances MacDormand for Something's Gotta Give and Juliet Stephenson for Mona Lisa Smile.

Jane · « **Reply #105 on:** December 28, 2003, 05:04:55 PM »

Danise, fingers are crossed. A new house for the New Year!

Danise · « **Reply #106 on:** December 28, 2003, 05:08:38 PM »

Thanks Jane--It's high on my wish list!

William E. Lurie · « **Reply #107 on:** December 28, 2003, 05:13:54 PM »

I'm glad people agree with me about TRIPLETTS. Even though I am against "screeners" in general, I'm afraid that the only way Oscar voters will see this film is if they get one. NEMO would easily win in most years, but this film totally blows NEMO right out of the water (no pun intended). I also think the problems at Disney will play a big factor in the voting. Supporterrs of Eisner will probably vote for NEMO to show their support whereas those on Roy Disney's side might vote against it for the same reason. Still it will be interesting to see which wins out: pure artistry or the top grossing film of the year.

Too bad Z Channel is no more. I remember it as having the best variety of films on Cable... both the most recent movies in the same week that they were on HBO or Showtime plus a schedule of Classics like TCM now shows and independent and foreign films as well... the most variety of any film channel. When I left the LA area, that was one the things I missed the most.

Panni · « **Reply #108 on:** December 28, 2003, 05:33:13 PM »

Thank you for the condolences, DR's.

DR Jennifer - I agree with DR Jay's wisdom. It's terribly painful to love someone who not only doesn't love you back, but plays games ("If you reallly love me..."). Been there, got the t-shirt, m'dear. And it ain't worth it.
So do you crying, then go on with your life. You'll survive without him. It's HIS loss.

bk · « **Reply #109 on:** December 28, 2003, 06:14:02 PM »

To paraphrase Mr. James Thurber - the xebu is a mythical beast. Isn't someone on this board supposed to be viewing a movie this fine evening? Yes or no?

TCB · « **Reply #110 on:** December 28, 2003, 06:16:42 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on December 28, 2003, 08:43:59 AM

Good morning!

I, too, will be venturing into Eden this spring. I'll be the assistant music director/conductor for the upcoming production at Ford's Theatre in DC. We start mid-March and run until mid-June. Nice long run. And I love working at Ford's not only for the sense of history that surrounds you, but also for the backstage "family" there - great staff, always welcoming.

If Lincoln had gone to Ford's Theatre to see Children of Eden, I guarantee that he would have shot himself.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #111 on:** December 28, 2003, 06:23:09 PM »

Yes dRJANe with your NEW New Year's Picture! LOL....a new house is a great wish!

TCB · « **Reply #112 on:** December 28, 2003, 06:26:11 PM »

Quote from: Tomovoz on December 28, 2003, 11:34:18 AM

Jennifer: In my experience Chocolate, Tea & HHW helps us get through most things. Keep smiling when you can. (I think peanut butter anything would make me cry!). And don't listen to any M & M!

Fear not, Ozzie, vegamite M&Ms are due out soon!

Jason · « **Reply #113 on:** December 28, 2003, 06:27:41 PM »

I'm home from home. Does that make sense? Yes, I'm back in the Big Apple and I'm ever so happy to be here. Our flight out of Louisville was delayed for two whole hours (!), so I didn't get in until about 8:15 and then I had a 20 minute wait for my luggage, but compared to the usual 9 hours it takes me when I fly Southwest, I'll gladly do this trip again with US Airways.

And now, I think, it is time for some dinner.

Jane · « **Reply #114 on:** December 28, 2003, 06:33:50 PM »

Quote from: TCB on December 28, 2003, 06:26:11 PM

Fear not, Ozzie, vegamite M&Ms are due out soon!

I’m laughing and grossing out at the same time.

Jed · « **Reply #115 on:** December 28, 2003, 06:39:54 PM »

Quote from: TCB on December 28, 2003, 06:16:42 PM

If Lincoln had gone to Ford's Theatre to see Children of Eden, I guarantee that he would have shot himself.

C'mon, tell us how you really feel, TCB. It isn't healthy to keep your feelings all bottled up like this.

Jed · « **Reply #116 on:** December 28, 2003, 06:44:25 PM »

Mmmm... SWoody's roasted turkey got me hungry. So I now have some round steak cooking away in mushroom soup. What's everyone else having (or had) for dinner tonight?

Ann · « **Reply #117 on:** December 28, 2003, 06:58:31 PM »

I'll say this for Hawai...they have some damn cool rainstorms. We just experienced one, and wow, just wow.
I'm not sure what's on the menu for tonight...probably nothing for me. Ti and I grabbed Taco Bell on our way home from Borders, and that was at 3 pm (our time) so I'm not really interested in dinner. The steak and mushroom soup sounds yummy, though.

bk · « **Reply #118 on:** December 28, 2003, 07:10:58 PM »

I, too, had a bit of Taco Bell today - just got in that mood after seeing the darling daughter. It's something we used to do on Saturdays - get scads of Taco Bell and eat and play Scrabble.

bk · « **Reply #119 on:** December 28, 2003, 07:11:29 PM »

I'm in a Rear Window kind of mood, so I think I'll settle down to that for a bit.

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