Topic: TUMI OR NOT TUMI (Read 19500 times)

bk · « **on:** March 15, 2005, 11:59:44 PM »

Well, you've read the notes, you are in the know about everything, notes-wise, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home sporting their new Tumi luggage.

bk · « **Reply #1 on:** March 16, 2005, 12:15:09 AM »

And the word of the day is: AGGRANDIZE!

Well, since only Jed is here, and since he only likes to post when he has something to say, perhaps I'll just toddle off to the bedroom environment for my beauty sleep.

bk · « **Reply #2 on:** March 16, 2005, 12:18:55 AM »

And even though she rarely gets online and visits, may we all just put on our pointy party hats and our colored tights and pantaloons, may we all just break out the cheese slices and ham chunks, may we all dance the Hora and Pony, for today is the birthday of my very own darling daughter, Jennifer. So, let's all give darling daughter Jennifer a big haineshisway.com birthday cheer, shall we? On the count of three: One, two, three - HAPPY BIRTHDAY DARLING DAUGHTER JENNIFER!!!

And a happy birthday to Clem, whomever Clem is.

bk · « **Reply #3 on:** March 16, 2005, 12:19:12 AM »

And please, always remember - AGGRANDIZE!

bk · « **Reply #4 on:** March 16, 2005, 12:20:22 AM »

Has Ann caught up yet?

Is she playing tiddly-winks with someone from the wrong side of town?

Hisaka · « **Reply #5 on:** March 16, 2005, 02:46:47 AM »

HAPPY BIRTHDAY To Dear BK’s Darling Daughter JENNIFER!

Ben · « **Reply #6 on:** March 16, 2005, 04:12:25 AM »

AGGRANDIZE!

aggrandize:

SYLLABICATION: ag·gran·dize
PRONUNCIATION: a-grndz
TRANSITIVE VERB: Inflected forms: ag·gran·dized, ag·gran·diz·ing, ag·gran·diz·es

1. To increase the scope of; extend
2. To make greater in power, influence, stature, or reputation
3. To make appear greater; exaggerate: aggrandize one argument while belittling another.

ETYMOLOGY: French agrandir, agrandiss-, from Old French : a-, to (from Latin ad-; see ad–) + grandir, to grow larger (from Latin grandre, from grandis, large)

OTHER FORMS: ag·grandize·ment (-grndz-mnt, -dz-)

Happy Birthday to Jennifer!

Ben · « **Reply #7 on:** March 16, 2005, 04:17:22 AM »

I don't know if it's due to H/K Vibes but Anthony has been cast in not one but two shows. He's doing a showcase here in New York in May and then the day after the show closes he goes to Roanoke Virginia to play Hysterium in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Hooray! He's working! Jose, did your friend Nick get cast as Hero?

Anthony is auditioning today for Damn Yankees which will be done in Fort Atkins Wisconsin.

I'm seeing the revival of Glass Menagerie tonight with Jessica Lange and the recently added Christian Slater.

No questions for the day at this point.

Ginny · « **Reply #8 on:** March 16, 2005, 04:27:38 AM »

Happiest of birthdays to bk's Darling Daughter Jennifer!

DR Ben, congratulations to Anthony!

Michael · « **Reply #9 on:** March 16, 2005, 05:10:35 AM »

Best wishes to BK's daughter Jennifer

Michael · « **Reply #10 on:** March 16, 2005, 05:12:00 AM »

JENNIFER
1971
Funny how so many moments slip away
The things I meant to say
I should have said them all before today
To Jennifer, Jennifer.

Funny how you'd smile and always understand
When I got out of hand
Have you forgotten all the fun we planned
My Jennifer, Jennifer?

And now you think you're getting in my way,
And all I want to do is find you, and remind you
Even if I may become a star someday
I'd give it all away
If it meant that I couldn't always stay
With Jennifer, Jennifer.

So now I'm begging you to come back home
You'll never have to be alone
We'll be as we were
My Jennifer.

(Written by Peter Allen and Carole Bayer Sager, Sunbeam Music Inc. BM

Jrand73 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 16, 2005, 05:18:23 AM »

Happiest of Birthdays to MR BK'S DD - Jennifer.

Congratulations to Anthony on getting the BEST part in the show!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 16, 2005, 05:19:30 AM »

DR BEN I will be interested in hearing your reaction to THE GLASS MENAGERIE. It is one of my favorite plays - if not MY favorite play. And I like Jessica Lange a lot - she is FRANCES after all! And she Patsy Cline, too! Now she is Amanda Wingfield.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 16, 2005, 05:24:54 AM »

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JENNIFER!!!!

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Jrand73 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 16, 2005, 05:27:24 AM »

DRJOSE - I think you will be happier and safer at the Residence Inn. It is a bit newer and not as big - it is close to the canal which should be a nice walking area for you if the weather is nice. Also the zoo and the IMAX theatre are within walking distance.

There are NO grocery stores downtown, so the kitchen won't help you much. BUT in the Government Center (where I used to work) there is a cafeteria that serves breakfast until 10 am - if breakfast isn't included - and has a lunch service as well. There is a Subway and a KFC in the cafeteria. It is GOVERNMENT cafeteria food - but it is less expensive than restaurant food. Just go into to shorter of the two government buildings, go down the escalator to the basement and follow the crowd.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 16, 2005, 05:28:41 AM »

Oh and if any of you see Harold Clurman at the Clurman theatre, tell him Frances Farmer wants back the $5000 she loaned him.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 16, 2005, 05:30:51 AM »

My question for ASK BK day. What are some of the BEST motion picture coming attractions you have ever seen (even if the actual picture didn't turn out to be so hot)?

Ben · « **Reply #17 on:** March 16, 2005, 05:30:56 AM »

JR, I have fond memories of Glass Menagerie also. It's one of the first plays I remember reading. I was so moved by it and felt a connection to Williams and his story. I did Tom's last monologue in Junior High in my speech and drama class. I think it remains my favorite Tennessee Williams piece.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 16, 2005, 05:31:30 AM »

I got so caught up in the logistics of a birthday greeting that I nearly let my bath water run over. Good morning, all!

DRBen, send my congrats to Baxter! I'm very happy for him.

Dear Friend BK, the 2 CDs are burned, so if I hear from anyone, I'm ready.

DRGinny, I think Sarah could never get through the score to FUNNY GIRL; I worked on her Boston Pops broadcast, and she's lovely, but no great singer.
As for Nicky, all baritone roles these days, whether or not I think he's qualified enough as a legit baritone, seem to be offered to Brian Stokes Mitchell, whom I liked in JELLY'S LAST JAM and RAGTIME. I thought his acting in KISS ME, KATE was excellent and his singing kept me wishing Alfred Drake would step in.

Ginny · « **Reply #19 on:** March 16, 2005, 05:34:04 AM »

Quote from: JRand54 on March 16, 2005, 05:27:24 AM

DRJOSE - I think you will be happier and safer at the Residence Inn.

Agreed. I don't know the specifics of Indianapolis, but would always choose Residence Inn if it's an option.

Ginny · « **Reply #20 on:** March 16, 2005, 05:36:45 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on March 16, 2005, 05:31:30 AM

DRGinny, I think Sarah could never get through the score to FUNNY GIRL; I worked on her Boston Pops broadcast, and she's lovely, but no great singer.

Poor Sarah. You, dear Elmore (of all people) know how much I can empathize.

Matt H. · « **Reply #21 on:** March 16, 2005, 05:44:40 AM »

Congratulations to Anthony on landing these parts and hopefully others that he's gunning for!

Happy Birthday to DD Jennifer.

Matt H. · « **Reply #22 on:** March 16, 2005, 05:47:38 AM »

Boy, you're right about the unappetizing transfeer of BELLS ARE RINGING on laserdisc. It and THE OPPOSITE SEX are so pale as to be almost unwatchable. I am SO looking forwaard to receiving my box.

Have to disagree with the slight negative about the SINGIN' IN THE RAIN DVD. I find it glorious, the best of the Ultra-Resolution restorations to my eyes, and that includes the new GONE WITH THE WIND and THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD.

Matt H. · « **Reply #23 on:** March 16, 2005, 05:50:33 AM »

Looks like folks out there do have some taste. Kirstie Alley's new improv-sitcom FAT ACTRESS on Showtime scored almost 800,000 viewers in its first episode. (That doesn't sound like many viewers, but it's big for a Showtime audience.)

Those numbers fell over 70% with this week's episode to something around 250,000 viewers.

On the other hand, the HBO western DEADWOOD's second episode saw a 22% rise in viewership. Hooray!

Matt H. · « **Reply #24 on:** March 16, 2005, 05:55:06 AM »

I'm on much earlier than usual because I have my tax appointment this morning during the time I would normally be here. I always hate this as one is never sure whether he's going to have to dip deeper in his pocket for additional monies for Uncle Sam or not.

If the news is not too bad, I'd like to buy a new TV in the coming weeks, but that all depends on what I find out this morning.

Hisaka · « **Reply #25 on:** March 16, 2005, 05:58:49 AM »

Lovely pictures of Coco and Cici, DR SWW.

How many dogs do you ever take care of

?

Hisaka · « **Reply #26 on:** March 16, 2005, 06:03:03 AM »

We have had the Gap commercial with Sarah Jessica Parker in Japan, too, since last year. She in person is in fashion.
Her husband is a Tony Award winner?

Matt H. · « **Reply #27 on:** March 16, 2005, 06:10:46 AM »

Quote from: Hisaka on March 16, 2005, 06:03:03 AM

We have had the Gap commercial with Sarah Jessica Parker in Japan, too, since last year. She in person is in fashion.
Her husband is a Tony Award winner?

Yes, Matthew Broderick has won two Tony Awards: as featured actor in BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS and as Best Musical Actor for the revival of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING.

Matt H. · « **Reply #28 on:** March 16, 2005, 06:11:31 AM »

I just read that Hugh Jackman will be hosting the Tonys again this year.

Matt H. · « **Reply #29 on:** March 16, 2005, 06:14:37 AM »

Does anyone know which studio controls the DVD rights to the 1960s series THE WILD WILD WEST? That would certainly seem to be a series ripe for DVD exploitation. Yep, those shirtless/tight pants scenes of Robert Conrad fueled many a fantasy during my teen years.

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