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Title: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: bk on October 12, 2008, 12:05:25 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes were breaking up, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're breaking up with the elks - it's very sad.
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Post by: bk on October 12, 2008, 12:07:29 AM: And the word of the day is: HYPNOPOMPIC!
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Post by: bk on October 12, 2008, 12:20:38 AM: I'm the only one in the jernt?
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Post by: bk on October 12, 2008, 12:21:09 AM: I've had the midnight cocktail and there was enough Ny-Quil for a full dose.
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Post by: bk on October 12, 2008, 12:21:22 AM: And now I am in my cups.
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Post by: FJL on October 12, 2008, 04:59:28 AM: Wow, once again i'm the first post after BK. I think that's twice in one week.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 05:46:48 AM: Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And I'm listening to my parents and relatives talk about which Clairol hair color they use, and which store has the best price. -Who knew there was a difference between "Black", "Light Black" and "Natural Black"?!? ;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 05:51:03 AM: In a few minutes, we'll all be heading out to Aunt Sarah's Pancake House for breakfast. My not-really-my-Uncle/godfather wants to treat all of us. The excursion to Williamsburg is still not definite, but it's still being talked about. So...

Aunt Sarah's has "Potato Pancakes" on their menu, which they claim are from an "old Irish recipe". However, they've always looked and tasted like latkes to me, and they even serve them with applesauce and sour cream. ;)

*Now, the Potato Pancakes at Perkin's are basically pancakes with shredded potatoes in the batter. They're good too, but they're definitely not latkes.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 05:53:22 AM: Good Morning, Larry!

-And, once again, I'm sorry I can't accompany you to see Herringbone today. Be sure to pass on my best to the composer. ;)
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 12, 2008, 05:54:46 AM: Good morning, all! I am up and getting myself ready for a long day out of the apartment. I've got to prepare a snack, tidy the apartment, and meet DR Ben and Skip around 10:45 at New Jersey transit in Penn Station.

I am very much looking forward to HERRINGBONE, since I know neither the play nor the musical version, although I do remember the original production with David Rounds, which I had wanted to see but could not afford to on the Drama Book Shop's top salary of $175/week.

I have nothing else to report.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 12, 2008, 05:56:37 AM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 05:53:22 AM
Good Morning, Larry!

-And, once again, I'm sorry I can't accompany you to see Herringbone today. Be sure to pass on my best to the composer. ;)

DR Jose, you will be missed, but it will nice to spend time with DR Ben. I love visiting with Skip but i must remember to keep the conversation off of the PHI project or DR Ben will be completely in the dark.
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Post by: FJL on October 12, 2008, 06:03:51 AM: The little group of four for the last performance of HERRINGBONE today will be Skip, Larry, Ben and our dear neighbor Ann.

Larry - Skip and Ann plan to leave here around 10:30, and will be taking a cab, so they should be at Penn Station by 10:45 for the 11:14 train. I'm a broken record on this, and I know you know, but please make sure Ben knows to buy a ticket to Princeton, NOT Princeton Junction. There will be hell (and extra fees :) ) to pay on that little train ride from Princeton Junction to Princeton if you make that mistake.

The theater is then literally across the street from the Princeton train station.
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 12, 2008, 06:06:57 AM: Train on track 9 leaving for Anaheim, Azusza, and Cucamonga.....

Bugs Bunny said that one in a cartoon.
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 12, 2008, 06:07:12 AM: Vibes for DR JOSE & Family....
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 12, 2008, 06:07:25 AM: Leopold & Loeb.....DR CILLA LIZ you know the BEST people!
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 12, 2008, 06:08:09 AM: We also had a PONG game which I bought for my three younger brothers. Then I realized I would have to buy a small television set for them, because they wanted to play it all the time, and we couldn't watch TV if they were playing.
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 12, 2008, 06:08:17 AM: Sunday and a WORK day. Oh well.
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 12, 2008, 06:11:20 AM: I am small again, but I shall work on it when I get home. I know we were told how to fix it. I just don't remember.
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Post by: Jennifer on October 12, 2008, 06:12:43 AM: More vibes for DR jose's mom. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

My niece is over and she only has a few more minute left of her dora/diego dvd. So i must finish reading the posts and get dressed in this time! She can't really be left alone except if she's watching tv (then you know she won't move!).

Thankfully she woke up at 6:40am today (last weekend she woke up at 6am which is too early for me!).
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Post by: Jennifer on October 12, 2008, 06:13:13 AM: Yeah TAR tonight! (probably delayed on CBS).
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 06:17:13 AM: Well, it looks like we won't be heading to Williamsburg today. Which is OK. This way I can take a nap when we get back from breakfast. ;)

Laters...
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 12, 2008, 06:18:19 AM: Quote from: JRand58 on October 12, 2008, 06:06:57 AM
Train on track 9 leaving for Anaheim, Azusza, and Cucamonga.....

Bugs Bunny said that one in a cartoon.

DR J Rand58, you shrank!
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Post by: Ben on October 12, 2008, 06:41:06 AM: Yep, one ticket on New Jersey Transit to Princeton, not Princeton Junction. I, too, am looking forward to this excursion. I remember hearing about Herringbone with David Rounds also but not being able to see it for much the same reason as Larry. Back then (in 1982) I was a starving actor and could not afford the price of a ticket. At the time I didn't know you could usher for free to see productions at Playwrights Horizons. That's how B.D. Wong saw the show and B.D. Wong is now doing the show at the Roger Berlind Theatre at the McCarter.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2008, 07:23:18 AM: Good morning!

Cool and very breezy here this morning, but the high will be near-80, and it's going to be in the 80s all week. Thankfully, the nights will still be in the low to mid 50s so that no matter how much the house heats up during the day, I'll be able to cool it down at night. I can certainly live with that.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2008, 07:25:02 AM: Though I am beginning on the NASH BRIDGES set this afternoon, I will definitely watch Thursday's SMALLVILLE and the rest of last Sunday's MAD MEN before starting on NASH BRIDGES. Since it's only 8 episodes and doesn't come out until Tuesday, I feel I have the luxury of time on this one.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2008, 07:29:15 AM: SLEEPING BEAUTY has always been my favorite Disney cartoon since I first saw it. The immensity of it compared to the other Disney titles I had seen up to that point, those delightful fairies who reminded me so much of my grandmother and other close aunts with their fussing and dotty ways, and the marvelous adaptation of the music from the ballet. I am certain I have watched this one more than any other Disney animated feature. I remember paying to see it five times at the theater over the years. I also remember how disappointed I was when it came out that there was no soundtrack album. I bought Darlene Gillespie's Little Golden Records of "Once Upon a Dream" and "Hail to the Princess Aurora" as the only recordings I could find at the time of the music. Imagine my shock years later thumbing through records in a drug store LP record bin when there was the soundtrack for SLEEPING BEAUTY for something like $1.99!

Of course, *I* can't comment on the Blu-ray since it still has not arrived (it was sent to another reviewer by mistake and he put it in the mail to me yesterday so I won't see it until at least Tuesday and maybe not even then.) However, the Blu-ray set also contains a copy of the movie on regular DVD so I WILL be able to compare the visual quality of the two. Won't do it for the review (I'll compare it to the last DVD release in 2003), but will watch the regular DVD version for my own information.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2008, 07:32:00 AM: On TV Tonight!

ABC - EXTREME MAKEOVER, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, BROTHERS & SISTERS
CBS - AMAZING RACE, COLD CAST, THE UNIT
NBC - NFL FOOTBALL (Patriot vs. Chargers in my area)
HBO - TRUE BLOOD
SHO - DEXTER
AMC - MAD MEN
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Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2008, 07:34:07 AM: Tonight, I'm going to watch TRUE BLOOD "live" and then watch DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES and then as much of BROTHERS & SISTERS as I can watch until 11 p.m.

TRUE BLOOD is so fabulous that I can't wait another day to watch it.
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Post by: JMK on October 12, 2008, 08:14:55 AM: Quote from: Matt H. on October 12, 2008, 07:29:15 AM
SLEEPING BEAUTY has always been my favorite Disney cartoon since I first saw it. The immensity of it compared to the other Disney titles I had seen up to that point, those delightful fairies who reminded me so much of my grandmother and other close aunts with their fussing and dotty ways, and the marvelous adaptation of the music from the ballet. I am certain I have watched this one more than any other Disney animated feature. I remember paying to see it five times at the theater over the years. I also remember how disappointed I was when it came out that there was no soundtrack album. I bought Darlene Gillespie's Little Golden Records of "Once Upon a Dream" and "Hail to the Princess Aurora" as the only recordings I could find at the time of the music. Imagine my shock years later thumbing through records in a drug store LP record bin when there was the soundtrack for SLEEPING BEAUTY for something like $1.99!

Of course, *I* can't comment on the Blu-ray since it still has not arrived (it was sent to another reviewer by mistake and he put it in the mail to me yesterday so I won't see it until at least Tuesday and maybe not even then.) However, the Blu-ray set also contains a copy of the movie on regular DVD so I WILL be able to compare the visual quality of the two. Won't do it for the review (I'll compare it to the last DVD release in 2003), but will watch the regular DVD version for my own information.

I got my review Blu-ray yesterday, Matt. It looks pretty darned spectacular, though there's just a tiny bit of flicker in the opening seconds which scared me for a moment (watch the green pennants in the background). After that, it's beautiful. I'm kind of between you and BK, opinion wise, on this one--it's not my favorite, but I like it better than BK evidently does.
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Post by: JMK on October 12, 2008, 08:16:04 AM: Concert went beautifully last night and I must say I am *so* happy I booked this little choro mandolin/guitar duo that my Portuguese teacher recommended as our opening act. The mandolin player was an unbelievable virtuoso, some of the finest playing I've ever had the pleasure of listening to.
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Post by: JMK on October 12, 2008, 08:16:59 AM: I also discovered that singing a long-phrased song in 5/4 leaves very little space for breathing. ;)
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Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2008, 08:23:46 AM: I'm not surprised in BEAUTY's spectacular look. When the TV commercials for it have come up in high definition, the clips have been eye popping. The trailers for BEAUTY that have been on Disney Blu-rays for the last year weren't taken from this transfer, so to say that I'm about to jump out of my skin in anticipation of it is putting it mildly. Naturally, the one release of the year that I've been most anticipating gets screwed up royally by the PR firm that packages Disney releases. My understanding is that Disney has changed firms (possibly due to the horrif foul-ups with this marquee release.)
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Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2008, 08:25:01 AM: Now, I'm heading downstairs to get clothes sorted for washing today and then set about fixing something for lunch.

WBBL.
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Post by: JMK on October 12, 2008, 08:26:24 AM: Quote from: Matt H. on October 12, 2008, 08:23:46 AM
I'm not surprised in BEAUTY's spectacular look. When the TV commercials for it have come up in high definition, the clips have been eye popping. The trailers for BEAUTY that have been on Disney Blu-rays for the last year weren't taken from this transfer, so to say that I'm about to jump out of my skin in anticipation of it is putting it mildly. Naturally, the one release of the year that I've been most anticipating gets screwed up royally by the PR firm that packages Disney releases. My understanding is that Disney has changed firms (possibly due to the horrif foul-ups with this marquee release.)

Yes, it has. The guy who handles the SD release posted to the DVDTalk Reviewers' Forum the other day that he'll be handling the BD releases now, too, specifically because of this screw-up (not yours personally, the lateness of the shipments, LOL).
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Post by: td on October 12, 2008, 08:27:28 AM: Well, I am up.
I sold time at the calender store yesterday morning and while I was there I got a call from the dining room manager at Mulligan's asking if I would work FOR HER last night - be the dining room manager and pick up tables - since she was going to a wedding; I said "Yes."
Since Mulligan's is just reopening, we are overstaffed, and I was in charge of cutting people (NOT with a French knife) as the evening progressed as well as checking their side work and taking their remittance before they left. Also answering any questions which might have risen regarding the computers (and the POS) system we use to place orders.
We had a fairly brisk early dinner, and each of the eight servers (nine, counting me) were able to have at least two tables. I cut people starting at 7pm, using the tried and true "1st in, 1st out" method, with few complaints. We do seem to have one "bad apple," who sits around and bitches when it's time to do side work, and she has rubbed most of the staff the wrong way all week; fortunately, she was the first in.
After nine, one ten top came in - a celebration of a 21st birthday occurring at midnight. We had to use diplomacy to get them to eat in the dining room, since the downstairs bartender wanted a server to take the party, while the owner didn't want to have a server staying beyond midnight just for the party's alcohol tab. One of the new, though experienced servers, volunteered to handle the party, so she got major props in my book.
I got another ten top, which turned into twelve, at 10:45, just before the dining room would close and the kitchen would go onto the bar foods menu. They were an entertaining groups of teachers and interns from my area and we had laughs while many bon mots flowed.
During the evenings that I work, I am also the designated male escort (!) to walk the female serving staff members to their vehicles after dark, so I got plenty of fresh air last night. . .
My last server left at midnight. I finished up any remaining dining room duties - nothing was neglected by the staff - and had a meeting with the new owner (whom I've known since 1998 or earlier) about how things are running and what can be done to keep things going as smoothly as they went last night.

I pulled into my driveway at 12:59am, did a little surfing on the net, then finished reading James Ellroy'sTHE BIG NOWHERE before going to sleep.

Gotta say, all in all, it was a wonderful day. As I drifted off to sleep, I thought that if the benefits at Borders weren't as good as they are, I'd seriously consider remaining in the restaurant business on a full-time basis again. . .
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Post by: td on October 12, 2008, 08:29:12 AM: OH, and this morning's Post-Gazette announced the show's for next summer's Civic Light Opera, with some interesting choices:
http://tinyurl.com/4jpwun (http://tinyurl.com/4jpwun)
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Post by: FJL on October 12, 2008, 08:44:49 AM: Thanks for posting that CLO news, td. I just spread the word on All That Chat about COPACABANA, which I've been wanting to see.

I may have to do a road trip for COPACABANA if the timing works out with my work schedule.
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Post by: td on October 12, 2008, 08:53:22 AM: DR FJL, If you make a road trip, dinner's on me!
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on October 12, 2008, 09:07:43 AM: Quote from: bk on October 12, 2008, 12:07:29 AM
And the word of the day is: HYPNOPOMPIC!

And The Song Of The Day Is: ON A CLEAR DAY(YOU CAN SEE FOREVER)
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on October 12, 2008, 09:10:25 AM: Quote from: JRand58 on October 12, 2008, 06:06:57 AM
Train on track 9 leaving for Anaheim, Azusza, and Cucamonga.....

Bugs Bunny said that one in a cartoon.

I believe that this line was originally used on THE JACK BENNY SHOW

(Sounds like BUNNY)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 09:12:25 AM: Good Afternoon!

I'm back from breakfast with my family and friends. Alas, the Potato Pancakes/Latkes were no longer on Aunt Sarah's menu, but their Sausage Gravy (over an English muffin - no biscuits??) was, as was their Hash Brown casserole. I do have to admit that it was one of the less than stellar meals at Aunt Sarah's - I still think the best ones were the ones I would have at the Broad Street location at 3:00 in the morning - but it was still a good and hearty meal. And the various topics of conversation that my parents and relatives brought up were also quite entertaining. ;)
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Post by: FJL on October 12, 2008, 09:14:06 AM: td - Wish it had clicked in my mind that you were in Pittsburgh when I had all that free time during my last trip there, which was (mainly) to see THE GLORIOUS ONES at Pittsburgh Public. I think that was in spring 2007.

I had planned to come to see MAME at CLO this summer, even had my theatre ticket and hotel and flight booked, but circumstances intervened. :( Luckily, all but the theatre ticket were cancellable.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 09:17:33 AM: Quote from: td on October 12, 2008, 08:29:12 AM
OH, and this morning's Post-Gazette announced the show's for next summer's Civic Light Opera, with some interesting choices:
http://tinyurl.com/4jpwun (http://tinyurl.com/4jpwun)

OOH!! Copacabana! -I played a few weeks on that tour. :)

-I'm guessing they're still paying off the set and costumes - or at least that 20-foot grand piano prop, and that huge(!) staircase and the appropriately scaled head-dresses for the showgirls! ;) However, for all its excess, it was good excess, and that opening tour cast was great! And, if I'm remembering correctly, the show was so big, that it required more trailers/semis than Phantom of the Opera or Les Miserables!

*I was also responsible for the gunshot cue/sound effect via my keyboard part. Boy, did I sweat bullets - get it, "bullets" ;) - each night during that sequence.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 09:21:07 AM: DR td - Ah, sounds like you did indeed have a wonderful night at the restaurant.

I've often thought about waiting tables for a night or weekend sometime, just to give it a try. I actually think I would like it. Between having parents are in the food service industry - my Mom was a Sysco rep for a number of years - and being a frequent patron - I already know a lot of the do's and don'ts of the biz. I think. I hope. ;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 09:22:37 AM: OH! And the charts/orchestrations for Copacabana are great too! -And the tour originally went out with 21 pieces too! Having a full wind and brass section for all those big band numbers was such a (rare) treat!
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Post by: Jane on October 12, 2008, 09:31:28 AM: Quote from: JMK on October 12, 2008, 08:16:04 AM
Concert went beautifully last night and I must say I am *so* happy I booked this little choro mandolin/guitar duo that my Portuguese teacher recommended as our opening act. The mandolin player was an unbelievable virtuoso, some of the finest playing I've ever had the pleasure of listening to.

:)
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Post by: Jane on October 12, 2008, 09:34:44 AM: Bruce, great news about your event & that your voice held up!
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Post by: bk on October 12, 2008, 09:34:59 AM: I'm up, I'm up, after a good night's sleep. My throat is sore from all that coughing and I sound terrible, but I think I'm in the last of this.
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Post by: bk on October 12, 2008, 09:35:09 AM: How could Jrand shrink?
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Post by: bk on October 12, 2008, 09:35:20 AM: And how can we still be on page two?
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Post by: bk on October 12, 2008, 09:36:43 AM: MattH, I'm very anxious for you to compare the SD DVD to the Blu-Ray - maybe it's just my tired eyes, but boy the SD seems soft in the mid to long shots - wonderful in the closeups, though, and the colors are very strong, as they should be.
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Post by: Jane on October 12, 2008, 09:38:03 AM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 09:21:07 AM
DR td - Ah, sounds like you did indeed have a wonderful night at the restaurant.

It sure does. I enjoyed reading the details.
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Post by: Jane on October 12, 2008, 09:39:14 AM: DR TCB, I’m glad your gathering was a big success. The story of your classmate moved me very much.

Thank you DR Singdawg, it was very happy entertaining. It was one of those evening when everything turned out as it should & the meal, if I say so myself, was delicious. Do you feel better today?
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Post by: Jane on October 12, 2008, 09:41:28 AM: DR Edi, nice story about your 6th grade teacher & his dad.

DR Laura, the photos of Mae-Ling made me smile.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 09:48:16 AM: YEAH! My brother just called from the road. He and the kids are 30 minutes away! I guess Uncle Jojo will have to take a nap later on then. :)
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Post by: TCB on October 12, 2008, 09:57:23 AM: I am up and not feeling too well. Jose, said that perhaps the problem was the food at last night's reunion. I am sure it didn't help. I think I prefer the food at Old Country Buffet over the prime rib dinner I ingested last evening.
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Post by: td on October 12, 2008, 10:03:03 AM: Quote from: FJL on October 12, 2008, 09:14:06 AM
td - Wish it had clicked in my mind that you were in Pittsburgh when I had all that free time during my last trip there, which was (mainly) to see THE GLORIOUS ONES at Pittsburgh Public. I think that was in spring 2007.

You shouldn't listen to DR Singdaw when he says I'm in Philadelphia.

If memory serves, THE GLORIOUS ONES was June of 2007. . .and yes, you should've looked me up!

I'm planning on seeing COPACABANA, since I missed it the last time it was done here, and I'm addicted to the score.

Yeah, it was a fun night at Mulligan's Clubhouse and Grille - which is where I will be EATING dinner tonight. (Toss-up between the Greek Pizza and the Beef Medallions. . . .).
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Post by: td on October 12, 2008, 10:03:31 AM: Quote from: TCB on October 12, 2008, 09:57:23 AM
I am up and not feeling too well. Jose, said that perhaps the problem was the food at last night's reunion. I am sure it didn't help. I think I prefer the food at Old Country Buffet over the prime rib dinner I ingested last evening.

Want me to come rub your belly? ? ?
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Post by: td on October 12, 2008, 10:05:59 AM: Quote from: Jane on October 12, 2008, 09:38:03 AM
It sure does. I enjoyed reading the details.

That's me, DR Jane: all the news that's fit to print. (Of course there were other things going on which do not bear mention on a family site). :o
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 10:12:05 AM: Well, my brother and his brethren have arrived. Of course, Emily is still being a bit reticent when it comes to meeting her Uncle/Godfather Jojo, but at least she gave me a besito before she ran upstairs to play video games with her brother and sister. ::)

It turns out, that my brother, Don, is also heading down this afternoon.
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Post by: MBarnum on October 12, 2008, 10:12:25 AM: BK, your event last night sounded swell! I wish I could have been there to see it. I have always liked Harrison Page, and he is on my list of people to someday interview....and it sounds as if he would make quite a good interviewee.
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Post by: MBarnum on October 12, 2008, 10:13:49 AM: Page 3 Harrison Page dance.

(http://www.phrank.com/images/sh/tvg-19870704-page.jpg)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 10:14:42 AM: Hmmm... "Dreamgirls" looks pretty good in HD on a widescreen TV. :)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 10:16:19 AM: ...And my brother, Don, put in a Surround System the last time he was here too. :)
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Post by: MBarnum on October 12, 2008, 10:17:50 AM: JRAnd58 sent me a couple of episodes of the 1960s color anthology series KRAFT SUSPENSE THEATRE...I watched an episode last night which featured Gene Rowlands, Leslie Neilson, and Ida Lupino. It was quite good! I think I will watch the other episode this morning.
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Post by: bk on October 12, 2008, 10:30:48 AM: I have almost no voice right now - maybe after the run. I'm just trying to wait until the sun heats up a little.
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Post by: bk on October 12, 2008, 10:31:25 AM: Of course, now it's so late I don't know that I want to go out to the Shrine, since I probably wouldn't be able to be heard anyway. We shall see, but I think I'll go run now.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 10:36:29 AM: Hmm... Candy Corn Soda (http://www.jonessoda.com/gifs7/hwn2008_cans_4_across.jpg). Who knew?
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Post by: vixmom on October 12, 2008, 10:57:54 AM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 10:36:29 AM
Hmm... Candy Corn Soda (http://www.jonessoda.com/gifs7/hwn2008_cans_4_across.jpg). Who knew?

eww that sounds awful! (well to me at least)
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Post by: vixmom on October 12, 2008, 11:01:32 AM: This morning a bunch of Long Island Lutherans prayed for the health of the mother of a certain pianist, an orchestrator of some renown, an retired Australian teacher currently on holiday in France, and an actor/reunion paticviapnt from the Pacific Northwest

anyone else wanna get on the list?

;D
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: vixmom on October 12, 2008, 11:03:51 AM: I wish I could have joined the Herringbone party - unfortunately current finances disallowed the journey

I guess I will just have towait for the Broadway premier!
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: vixmom on October 12, 2008, 11:04:37 AM: Well the weather is GORJUSS! So I am going to take a little bicycle ride!
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 11:07:39 AM: Quote from: vixmom on October 12, 2008, 11:01:32 AM
This morning a bunch of Long Island Lutherans prayed for the health of the mother of a certain pianist, an orchestrator of some renown, an retired Australian teacher currently on holiday in France, and an actor/reunion paticviapnt from the Pacific Northwest

anyone else wanna get on the list?

;D

:) and Thank You.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 11:10:43 AM: Quote from: vixmom on October 12, 2008, 10:57:54 AM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 10:36:29 AM
Hmm... Candy Corn Soda (http://www.jonessoda.com/gifs7/hwn2008_cans_4_across.jpg). Who knew?

eww that sounds awful! (well to me at least)

Well... It was OK. The color was quite interesting - more yellower and brighter than Mountain Dew - which I didn't think was possible. And, I do have to agree with one of the comments on the Jones Soda website, it does sort of taste like Mrs. Butterworth's Pancake Syrup.

*However, the "Lemon Drop Dead" flavor was pretty good. -They're small cans. ;)
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Jane on October 12, 2008, 11:15:07 AM: Quote from: td on October 12, 2008, 10:05:59 AM
Quote from: Jane on October 12, 2008, 09:38:03 AM
It sure does. I enjoyed reading the details.

That's me, DR Jane: all the news that's fit to print. (Of course there were other things going on which do not bear mention on a family site). :o

;D
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Jane on October 12, 2008, 11:19:24 AM: DR Jose, I don't know how you can eat some of these flavors, at least not more than one taste. They seem so sickening sweet to me. ;D
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Jane on October 12, 2008, 11:24:12 AM: DR Jose, DOUBLE VIBES FOR YOUR MOTHER!
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 11:27:11 AM: Quote from: Jane on October 12, 2008, 11:19:24 AM
DR Jose, I don't know how you can eat some of these flavors, at least not more than one taste. They seem so sickening sweet to me. ;D

Like I said, they're small cans. ;) At least Jones uses real cane sugar and not high fructose corn syrup, so... -And the Lemon Drop and Pomegranate flavors make good mixers. ;D
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: td on October 12, 2008, 11:28:42 AM: > > > > > ~ ~ ~ ~ ~VIBES OF ALL SORTS FOR ALL DRS IN NEED ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ < < < < <
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: TCB on October 12, 2008, 11:30:25 AM: Quote from: vixmom on October 12, 2008, 11:01:32 AM
This morning a bunch of Long Island Lutherans prayed for the health of the mother of a certain pianist, an orchestrator of some renown, an retired Australian teacher currently on holiday in France, and an actor/reunion paticviapnt from the Pacific Northwest

anyone else wanna get on the list?

;D

You are very kind, DR vixmom!
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Jane on October 12, 2008, 11:31:29 AM: DR TD, Unfortunately I think many vibes are needed for,

VIBES FOR ALL & THEIR LOVED ONES!
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: TCB on October 12, 2008, 11:37:13 AM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 11:27:11 AM
Quote from: Jane on October 12, 2008, 11:19:24 AM
DR Jose, I don't know how you can eat some of these flavors, at least not more than one taste. They seem so sickening sweet to me. ;D

Like I said, they're small cans. ;) At least Jones uses real cane sugar and not high fructose corn syrup, so... -And the Lemon Drop and Pomegranate flavors make good mixers. ;D

Mixers for what? ::)
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 11:47:01 AM: Quote from: TCB on October 12, 2008, 11:37:13 AM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 11:27:11 AM
Quote from: Jane on October 12, 2008, 11:19:24 AM
DR Jose, I don't know how you can eat some of these flavors, at least not more than one taste. They seem so sickening sweet to me. ;D

Like I said, they're small cans. ;) At least Jones uses real cane sugar and not high fructose corn syrup, so... -And the Lemon Drop and Pomegranate flavors make good mixers. ;D

Mixers for what? ::)

Umm.... For grain, sugar beet and/or potato-based products.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: TCB on October 12, 2008, 11:51:48 AM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 11:47:01 AM
Quote from: TCB on October 12, 2008, 11:37:13 AM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 11:27:11 AM
Quote from: Jane on October 12, 2008, 11:19:24 AM
DR Jose, I don't know how you can eat some of these flavors, at least not more than one taste. They seem so sickening sweet to me. ;D

Like I said, they're small cans. ;) At least Jones uses real cane sugar and not high fructose corn syrup, so... -And the Lemon Drop and Pomegranate flavors make good mixers. ;D

Mixers for what? ::)

Umm.... For grain, sugar beet and/or potato-based products.

Oh, okay! ;D
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: td on October 12, 2008, 11:55:56 AM: Quote from: Jane on October 12, 2008, 11:31:29 AM
DR TD, Unfortunately I think many vibes are needed for,

VIBES FOR ALL & THEIR LOVED ONES!

They shall have vibes, too. ;)
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: td on October 12, 2008, 11:56:43 AM: Quote from: TCB on October 12, 2008, 11:37:13 AM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 11:27:11 AM
Quote from: Jane on October 12, 2008, 11:19:24 AM
DR Jose, I don't know how you can eat some of these flavors, at least not more than one taste. They seem so sickening sweet to me. ;D

Like I said, they're small cans. ;) At least Jones uses real cane sugar and not high fructose corn syrup, so... -And the Lemon Drop and Pomegranate flavors make good mixers. ;D

Mixers for what? ::)

College students.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: bk on October 12, 2008, 11:56:58 AM: Back from the long jog. Very nice outside. So, I think I'll have a hot cup of EmergenC and then head over to the Shrine Auditorium.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: JMK on October 12, 2008, 12:07:15 PM: Quote from: bk on October 12, 2008, 09:35:09 AM
How could Jrand shrink?

Cold water?
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 12:37:25 PM: Oh, cool! Alexandra's other sister - her step-sister - came down to visit today too! It's her first time visiting the grandparents here in Richmond. Needless to say, she's a bit on the shy side today (too).

Meanwhile, Uncle Jojo keeps dozing in and out of a napping state. Must have been the Candy Corn Soda. ;)
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Ginny on October 12, 2008, 12:57:04 PM: Sunday afternoon greetings! We're back from church and lunch in Cincinnati. Rob and his girlfriend left right after church for their second trip this season to the Ohio Renaissance Festival and Richard and I went to I-HOP for those fruit crepes I've been seeing advertised on TV. We certainly don't need a big dinner!
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Ginny on October 12, 2008, 12:58:40 PM: Quote from: FJL on October 12, 2008, 08:44:49 AM
...
I may have to do a road trip for COPACABANA if the timing works out with my work schedule.

Pittsburgh is a very easy day's drive for us and I'll be well into my first year of retirement by the time this show plays, so we may join you there!
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2008, 01:14:26 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 10:14:42 AM
Hmmm... "Dreamgirls" looks pretty good in HD on a widescreen TV. :)

For my money, it is one of the BEST high definition transfers I've yet seen (though the Blu-ray does not have a lossless soundtrack; a stupid decision.)
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2008, 01:15:51 PM: I've had a very busy day of viewing. I began by finally finishing MAD MEN from last Sunday. My goodness, I don't know what's going to happen to Betty. And Don is taking the separation from family a lot harder than I would have expected.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2008, 01:17:34 PM: Next, I watched Thursday night's SMALLVILLE. A decent new villainess, but where do these producers find these awful guest actresses for this show? The girl who played Kira last year was terrible, and the one playing the alien this week was likewise amateurish.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2008, 01:18:48 PM: I also watched Tuesday night's GENERAL HOSPITAL: NIGHT SHIFT for the next-to-last appearance of Chad Allen as the gay doc's love interest. They share a smouldering kiss that was quite wonderful. So sad they're ending this right when it was really interesting.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2008, 01:20:26 PM: Then, I got down to work and watched the first three episodes of NASH BRIDGES. Nash is an excellent role for the talents of Don Johnson, and he's certainly got enough star power to carry the lead of the show, but I really didn't much care for this mix of domestic scenes with his two ex-wives and daughter and the cop stuff. I don't think they blend so felicitously.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2008, 01:21:41 PM: I also listened to the audio commentary for the pilot episode done with creator/producer Carleton Cuse (who went on to something far more sophisticated with LOST) and co-star Cheech Marin.

Don Johnson does the commentary on the next episode coming up when I go back downstairs.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: FJL on October 12, 2008, 01:22:04 PM: Here's another review I just saw of Skip's show HERRINGBONE at the McCarter, this one from Philadelphia Weekly. (I assume the performance being attended by Skip, Larry and Ben and dear neighbor Ann is over, and that they'll be on the train back to NYC any minute now.)

http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17744/a-e--stage

(You have to scroll down past the review of ROCK N ROLL after you click on the link, or you can read the review below:)

"Encountering something unique in theater is immensely rare, which makes Herringbone (currently playing at the McCarter Theatre in a stunning production from director Roger Rees) a cause for celebration. A one-man musical starring BD Wong portraying a host of identities, Herringbone emerges as one of the most curious theater concoctions in recent memory. Adapted by Tom Cone from his own one-act play with music and lyrics by Skip Kennon and Ellen Fitzhugh, the story involves an 8-year-old boy in Depression-era Alabama whose body is inhabited by a deceased vaudevillian. Though the tale is set in 1929, it’s equally accurate to describe the story as occurring presently in the mind of the performer, and in Wong’s dazzling performance it becomes nearly impossible to distinguish the story from the storyteller. Both a conventional musical and an entirely original work of performance art, Herringbone takes some getting used to. But while there have been numerous plays focusing on the art of performance, few have probed the psychology of the actor as deeply or as interestingly as Herringbone. Vivid, theatrical and at times deeply disturbing, Herringbone provides a startling exploration of the art of acting."
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: FJL on October 12, 2008, 01:25:56 PM: Ginny - That would be fun! I'm hoping that works out schedule-wise.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 01:26:26 PM: DR FJL - That's another great write-up, and another reason I'm sorry I wasn't able to see the show. -And I also just found out - via Facebook, no less - that I know one of the stage managers too! :-\
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: DERBRUCER on October 12, 2008, 01:33:06 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on October 12, 2008, 07:32:00 AM
On TV Tonight!

COLD CAST

A sequel to Nothern Exposure set in Cicely's Little Theatre?

der Brucer
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2008, 01:40:27 PM: Quote from: DERBRUCER on October 12, 2008, 01:33:06 PM
Quote from: Matt H. on October 12, 2008, 07:32:00 AM
On TV Tonight!

COLD CAST

A sequel to Nothern Exposure set in Cicely's Little Theatre?

der Brucer

Right on the money!
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2008, 01:41:20 PM: Heading down now to clean the master bath, put away the folded laundry, and then get back to Mr. Nash Bridges of San Francisco.

WBBL.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Cillaliz on October 12, 2008, 01:42:08 PM: Congrats to Skip on another good review.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: DERBRUCER on October 12, 2008, 01:51:15 PM: Quote from: bk on October 12, 2008, 10:30:48 AM
I have almost no voice right now -

And they say Voodoo dolls don't work :)

der Brucer

'Tho the razor blade to the throat did some doll damage
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: FJL on October 12, 2008, 02:11:09 PM: Sounds like there was a small post-show reception at the McCarter which Skip, Ben, Larry and dear neighbor Ann went to for a while since it was the last performance.

So they're all now on the (slightly) later train.

Travel details brought to you by......
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 02:14:14 PM: Semi-Random Tidbit...

McDonald's now offers both "(Tangy) Honey Mustard (Chicken Selects Sauce)" and a "Hot Mustard (Sauce)" for their (All White Meat) Chicken McNuggets. The first ingredient listed on both packets is "water", then it gets interesting.

The second and third ingredients listed on the "Honey Mustard" packet are "sugar" and "dijon mustard". Meanwhile on the "Hot Mustard Sauce", the second and third ingredients are "high fructose corn syrup" and "distilled vinegar". ("Mustard Seed" is listed fifth after "soybean oil".) -And both products also contain "egg yolks".

??? :-\ ??? :-\
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 02:15:10 PM: Quote from: FJL on October 12, 2008, 02:11:09 PM
Sounds like there was a small post-show reception at the McCarter which Skip, Ben, Larry and dear neighbor Ann went to for a while since it was the last performance.

So they're all now on the (slightly) later train.

Travel details brought to you by......

Did they close with this afternoon's matinee? Or is there still a Sunday evening performance tonight?
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: George on October 12, 2008, 02:15:40 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on October 12, 2008, 07:29:15 AM
SLEEPING BEAUTY has always been my favorite Disney cartoon since I first saw it. The immensity of it compared to the other Disney titles I had seen up to that point, those delightful fairies who reminded me so much of my grandmother and other close aunts with their fussing and dotty ways, and the marvelous adaptation of the music from the ballet. I am certain I have watched this one more than any other Disney animated feature. I remember paying to see it five times at the theater over the years. I also remember how disappointed I was when it came out that there was no soundtrack album. I bought Darlene Gillespie's Little Golden Records of "Once Upon a Dream" and "Hail to the Princess Aurora" as the only recordings I could find at the time of the music. Imagine my shock years later thumbing through records in a drug store LP record bin when there was the soundtrack for SLEEPING BEAUTY for something like $1.99!

Of course, *I* can't comment on the Blu-ray since it still has not arrived (it was sent to another reviewer by mistake and he put it in the mail to me yesterday so I won't see it until at least Tuesday and maybe not even then.) However, the Blu-ray set also contains a copy of the movie on regular DVD so I WILL be able to compare the visual quality of the two. Won't do it for the review (I'll compare it to the last DVD release in 2003), but will watch the regular DVD version for my own information.

I don't own a Blu-ray player (yet) but I bought the Blu-ray DVD of "Sleeping Beauty" because it had the regular DVD with it, so that I could watch it until I got a Blu-ray DVD player. I think that that was very smart of Disney to package them that way.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: DERBRUCER on October 12, 2008, 02:20:50 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 02:14:14 PM
Semi-Random Tidbit...

McDonald's now offers both "(Tangy) Honey Mustard (Chicken Selects Sauce)" and a "Hot Mustard (Sauce)" for their (All White Meat) Chicken McNuggets. The first ingredient listed on both packets is "water", then it gets interesting.

The second and third ingredients listed on the "Honey Mustard" packet are "sugar" and "dijon mustard". Meanwhile on the "Hot Mustard Sauce", the second and third ingredients are "high fructose corn syrup" and "distilled vinegar". ("Mustard Seed" is listed fifth after "soybean oil".) -And both products also contain "egg yolks".

??? :-\ ??? :-\

Are they both packaged by the same outfit?

der Brucer
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 02:25:26 PM: Quote from: DERBRUCER on October 12, 2008, 02:20:50 PM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 02:14:14 PM
Semi-Random Tidbit...

McDonald's now offers both "(Tangy) Honey Mustard (Chicken Selects Sauce)" and a "Hot Mustard (Sauce)" for their (All White Meat) Chicken McNuggets. The first ingredient listed on both packets is "water", then it gets interesting.

The second and third ingredients listed on the "Honey Mustard" packet are "sugar" and "dijon mustard". Meanwhile on the "Hot Mustard Sauce", the second and third ingredients are "high fructose corn syrup" and "distilled vinegar". ("Mustard Seed" is listed fifth after "soybean oil".) -And both products also contain "egg yolks".

??? :-\ ??? :-\

Are they both packaged by the same outfit?

der Brucer

According to the labels, yes, they are.

*And I wasn't the one who bought lunch for the nieces and nephews. ;)
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 02:30:43 PM: Oooohh.... Mac and Cheese Pancakes (http://video.on.nytimes.com/?fr_story=c2466d0e1f2dc3bb2272c66c29927fb6ed254996).

:)
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 02:35:29 PM: And for those Foodies and Food Consumers here on HHW, today's New York Times Magazine is The Food Issue (http://www.nytimes.com/pages/magazine/index.html). Quite a good range of topics.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: George on October 12, 2008, 02:37:01 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 02:14:14 PM
Semi-Random Tidbit...

McDonald's now offers both "(Tangy) Honey Mustard (Chicken Selects Sauce)" and a "Hot Mustard (Sauce)" for their (All White Meat) Chicken McNuggets. The first ingredient listed on both packets is "water", then it gets interesting.

The second and third ingredients listed on the "Honey Mustard" packet are "sugar" and "dijon mustard". Meanwhile on the "Hot Mustard Sauce", the second and third ingredients are "high fructose corn syrup" and "distilled vinegar". ("Mustard Seed" is listed fifth after "soybean oil".) -And both products also contain "egg yolks".

??? :-\ ??? :-\

Have you ever read the ingredients to KFC's "honey sauce"?? I actually had a packet in my fridge. The ingredients...in order...are: "High fructose corn syrup, sugar, honey, corn syrup, natural flavor, caramel color." Honey is the THIRD ingredient and it has high fructose corn syrup AND corn syrup. What is the world coming to??
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: bk on October 12, 2008, 02:38:32 PM: Back from the Shrine. Very ill-attended comic book show. Brent Spiner was there signing his new CD and he had a line of six people. I think no one is spending money. I saw my dealer pals, made an exchange, and came home. I couldn't even croak out any words at the Shrine, but I just had some homemade ham and eggs and one English muffin, and that's helped a bit.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: bk on October 12, 2008, 02:39:13 PM: I'll tell you what the world is coming to George - we're on page four, that's what the world is coming to.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: FJL on October 12, 2008, 02:42:08 PM: Jose - They closed with the matinee this afternoon.

I think TALLEY'S FOLLY starring Richard Schiff starts at their other theater tonight, so they've got a busy day there.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: bk on October 12, 2008, 02:51:55 PM: I want to be OVER this.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Adriana Patti on October 12, 2008, 02:53:47 PM: Hello All!

The new board looks fantastic.

I heard there were some requests for pictures of the last few events, so I am here to supply what I can :)
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: DERBRUCER on October 12, 2008, 02:58:31 PM: Quote from: bk on October 12, 2008, 02:38:32 PM
...homemade ham ...

You have a smokehouse?

der Brucer
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: bk on October 12, 2008, 03:00:35 PM: Someone tell Miss Patti how to unsquish herself.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Adriana Patti on October 12, 2008, 03:03:58 PM: ooook, so I tried to post a pic and it said the max file size was 192 - so I resized and tried again, and now its telling me 128 is the max....
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Adriana Patti on October 12, 2008, 03:04:54 PM: I can't make them much smaller
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: George on October 12, 2008, 03:05:03 PM: Quote from: bk on October 12, 2008, 03:00:35 PM
Someone tell Miss Patti how to unsquish herself.

You just click on the "profile" button at the top of the page, click on "Forum Profile Information" on the left side under Modify Profile, click on the Personalized Picture radio button, then select the file name of your picture (this seems to only work with previously existing avatars, not newly created ones :P). Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the "Change profile" button and that should do it. :)
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: George on October 12, 2008, 03:06:15 PM: ...hopefully.

;)
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Adriana Patti on October 12, 2008, 03:08:42 PM: Well, that is fixed, but the regular pictures are still a problem.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: George on October 12, 2008, 03:10:15 PM: Quote from: Adriana Patti on October 12, 2008, 03:08:42 PM
Well, that is fixed, but the regular pictures are still a problem.

You could post them to the HHW Photobucket account that I created for any of us to use and link them here. Do you want the log-in info? :D
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Adriana Patti on October 12, 2008, 03:15:58 PM: yes, pm it to me please
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: bk on October 12, 2008, 03:18:15 PM: I want to see these damn photographs and I better look THIN in them.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: vixmom on October 12, 2008, 03:18:35 PM: Well the Vixter and I just had a nice long bicycle ride. Whata glorious October day.. suuny, windless, mid 70's!
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: George on October 12, 2008, 03:19:10 PM: Quote from: Adriana Patti on October 12, 2008, 03:15:58 PM
yes, pm it to me please

Sent!
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: George on October 12, 2008, 03:19:41 PM: Well, I need to take a shower and go to my sister's house. I want to watch the first episode of "Pushing Daisies" and I forgot to set my DVR to record it...or maybe something went wrong and it just didn't record (I don't remember which), but since my computer only has Windows 2000, I can't watch it on-line on my computer anymore. :P My sister and my niece have Windows XP, so there's no problem with me watching it on one of their computers (I called and it's okay).

Be back later!
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: bk on October 12, 2008, 03:19:42 PM: I weighed myself right after the run - only a pound lost this week. I've definitely hit some sort of stupid wall, just like when I started, and it's really annoying - but I know at some point in the next week or so it will return to at least two pounds - I'm fine with two to three pounds a week. I really want the last ten pounds off before my birthday.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: George on October 12, 2008, 03:21:13 PM: And I can't wait to see the pictures, Adriana! ;D
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: vixmom on October 12, 2008, 03:22:01 PM: 3 miles to the Park and then once around the Lake witha few scenic detours along the way and then 3 miles home again
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: FJL on October 12, 2008, 03:24:16 PM: BK _ Could you be gaining muscle?
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: bk on October 12, 2008, 03:25:39 PM: FJL, interesting notion, because two weeks ago I started adding situps to my regime, so yes, that's a possibility, I guess. Because my clothes fit really well and I look thinner.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: vixmom on October 12, 2008, 03:26:41 PM: History: The Park was originally part of a large estate with stately building, and is named after its former owner. It was once a breeding ground for thoroughbred horses, owned by August Belmont and his actress wife Eleanor Robson Belmont. He sold part of the land to a local developer in 1925, and the remaining 158 acres were snatched up by New York State, which continued to build upon the park's expanse. In recent time, the area is now a site for the headquarters of the Long Island State Park Commission. Most of the 459 acres are devoted to picnicking and family sports activities such as an assortment of picnic tables and outdoor barbecue grills, bocce and horseshoe courts, a playground for the youngsters, basketball courts, ball fields, and scenic bike paths.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Jane on October 12, 2008, 03:26:51 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 02:30:43 PM
Oooohh.... Mac and Cheese Pancakes (http://video.on.nytimes.com/?fr_story=c2466d0e1f2dc3bb2272c66c29927fb6ed254996).

:)

I found that fascinating for some odd reason (maybe because I just drank some Jack Daniels). Have you tried them?
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Jane on October 12, 2008, 03:30:56 PM: DR Andriana you are looking good. It is nice to see you. :)
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: vixmom on October 12, 2008, 03:31:32 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 12, 2008, 03:26:51 PM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 02:30:43 PM
Oooohh.... Mac and Cheese Pancakes (http://video.on.nytimes.com/?fr_story=c2466d0e1f2dc3bb2272c66c29927fb6ed254996).

:)

I found that fascinating for some odd reason (maybe because I just drank some Jack Daniels). Have you tried them?

I laughed when I read that...somehow I just cannot envision you drinking Jack Daniels, Jane... some nice herbal tea after a hike, yes;a nice bottle of wine, absolutely; but sweet Jane shooting Jack... nope - the mind won't stretch that far!
:D
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Adriana Patti on October 12, 2008, 03:31:52 PM: Here is the link to the few pic's with Bruce looking very thin

http://s238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: DERBRUCER on October 12, 2008, 03:31:52 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 12, 2008, 03:26:51 PM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 02:30:43 PM
Oooohh.... Mac and Cheese Pancakes (http://video.on.nytimes.com/?fr_story=c2466d0e1f2dc3bb2272c66c29927fb6ed254996).

:)

...(maybe because I just drank some Jack Daniels).

When did you become an afternoon drinker - and sour mash at that :D

der Brucer
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: vixmom on October 12, 2008, 03:34:34 PM: Usually whenever you describe something edible, Jose, my stomach begins urging me to immediately locate and consume said delicacy.. however today you have not tempted me a bit with any of the foods or drinks you have mentioned....

Since I have backslid a bit in the past month I must say....

Keep up the good work!

:D
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: bk on October 12, 2008, 03:38:07 PM: Trying this:

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/002_24.jpg)
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: vixmom on October 12, 2008, 03:38:07 PM: well off to bring the Vixter to her Youth Group
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Jane on October 12, 2008, 03:38:43 PM: As destructive as they are, fires sure can be beautiful.

(http://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2008-10/42865059.jpg)
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: bk on October 12, 2008, 03:39:21 PM: Next one: Karen Morrow coaching Lauren Rubin

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/018_8.jpg)
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: bk on October 12, 2008, 03:40:57 PM: Next -

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/005_21.jpg)
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: bk on October 12, 2008, 03:41:40 PM: And one from the book signing:

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/010_16.jpg)
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: bk on October 12, 2008, 03:43:00 PM: And if you look at that photo Jose posted of our Musso and Frank gathering, where I look like a beached whale, I think one can definitely see how much weight I've lost in these.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Jane on October 12, 2008, 03:45:34 PM: Quote from: vixmom on October 12, 2008, 03:31:32 PM
Quote from: Jane on October 12, 2008, 03:26:51 PM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 02:30:43 PM
Oooohh.... Mac and Cheese Pancakes (http://video.on.nytimes.com/?fr_story=c2466d0e1f2dc3bb2272c66c29927fb6ed254996).

:)

I found that fascinating for some odd reason (maybe because I just drank some Jack Daniels). Have you tried them?

I laughed when I read that...somehow I just cannot envision you drinking Jack Daniels, Jane... some nice herbal tea after a hike, yes;a nice bottle of wine, absolutely; but sweet Jane shooting Jack... nope - the mind won't stretch that far!
:D

While Keith added ice to his, mine was straight. I love Glenlivet or a good brandy, & Harveys Bristol Cream Sherry. They are all oh so good. Unfortunately I have a very low tolerance & can only drink a little at a time.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Cillaliz on October 12, 2008, 03:46:41 PM: Quote from: vixmom on October 12, 2008, 03:31:32 PM
Quote from: Jane on October 12, 2008, 03:26:51 PM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 02:30:43 PM
Oooohh.... Mac and Cheese Pancakes (http://video.on.nytimes.com/?fr_story=c2466d0e1f2dc3bb2272c66c29927fb6ed254996).

:)

I found that fascinating for some odd reason (maybe because I just drank some Jack Daniels). Have you tried them?

I laughed when I read that...somehow I just cannot envision you drinking Jack Daniels, Jane... some nice herbal tea after a hike, yes;a nice bottle of wine, absolutely; but sweet Jane shooting Jack... nope - the mind won't stretch that far!
:D

I had the same reaction! Although I have had an adult beverage with DR Jane, once upon a time in NYC. I was also fascinated watching the Mac and Cheese pancakes. I think I need to take a walk
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Jane on October 12, 2008, 03:48:07 PM: Quote from: vixmom on October 12, 2008, 03:31:32 PM
Quote from: Jane on October 12, 2008, 03:26:51 PM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 02:30:43 PM
Oooohh.... Mac and Cheese Pancakes (http://video.on.nytimes.com/?fr_story=c2466d0e1f2dc3bb2272c66c29927fb6ed254996).

:)

I found that fascinating for some odd reason (maybe because I just drank some Jack Daniels). Have you tried them?

I laughed when I read that...somehow I just cannot envision you drinking Jack Daniels, Jane... some nice herbal tea after a hike, yes;a nice bottle of wine, absolutely; but sweet Jane shooting Jack... nope - the mind won't stretch that far!
:D

While Keith added ice to his, mine was straight. I love Glenlivet or a good brandy, & Harvey
Quote from: DERBRUCER on October 12, 2008, 03:31:52 PM
Quote from: Jane on October 12, 2008, 03:26:51 PM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 02:30:43 PM
Oooohh.... Mac and Cheese Pancakes (http://video.on.nytimes.com/?fr_story=c2466d0e1f2dc3bb2272c66c29927fb6ed254996).

:)

...(maybe because I just drank some Jack Daniels).

When did you become an afternoon drinker - and sour mash at that :D

der Brucer

I can drink the good stuff almost any time of the day. Of course I don't, but I could.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: DERBRUCER on October 12, 2008, 03:49:09 PM: The hands, it's always the hands....

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/002_24.jpg)

der Brucer
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Jane on October 12, 2008, 03:50:46 PM: DR Cilla, did I giggle all the way back to the hotel after said adult beverage? I also recall you treated me to the delicious beverage.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 03:52:43 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 12, 2008, 03:26:51 PM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 02:30:43 PM
Oooohh.... Mac and Cheese Pancakes (http://video.on.nytimes.com/?fr_story=c2466d0e1f2dc3bb2272c66c29927fb6ed254996).

:)

I found that fascinating for some odd reason (maybe because I just drank some Jack Daniels). Have you tried them?

Actually, I haven't. However, I have tried some of Arnold Shopsin's other at-his-whim creations, each of them unexpectedly delicious in their own special way. ;) Alas, I have yet to eat at the "new" Shopsin's in the Essex Street Market. Each time I've gone by there, he's closed up shop unexpectedly expected. ;)

*The accompanying article about Arnold Shopsin and his restaurant/food counter is also a good read. A true Character.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Cillaliz on October 12, 2008, 03:52:58 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 12, 2008, 03:50:46 PM
DR Cilla, did I giggle all the way back to the hotel after said adult beverage? I also recall you treated me to the delicious beverage.

I think we both giggled all the way ~~home~~ back to the hotel ;D
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 03:53:47 PM: Quote from: vixmom on October 12, 2008, 03:34:34 PM
Usually whenever you describe something edible, Jose, my stomach begins urging me to immediately locate and consume said delicacy.. however today you have not tempted me a bit with any of the foods or drinks you have mentioned....

Since I have backslid a bit in the past month I must say....

Keep up the good work!

:D

You're very welcome.

:)
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Cillaliz on October 12, 2008, 03:54:28 PM: Ok, I really am going to take a walk. It's been very windy all day (35-45 mph) but it's now calming down. It does look like it could pour rain at any moment, but the weather said not until later, so I'll go now so I can be back and settled in for TAR
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Jane on October 12, 2008, 03:55:30 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on October 12, 2008, 03:52:58 PM
Quote from: Jane on October 12, 2008, 03:50:46 PM
DR Cilla, did I giggle all the way back to the hotel after said adult beverage? I also recall you treated me to the delicious beverage.

I think we both giggled all the way ~~home~~ back to the hotel ;D

It was fun. :)
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 03:55:50 PM: Quote from: bk on October 12, 2008, 03:43:00 PM
And if you look at that photo Jose posted of our Musso and Frank gathering, where I look like a beached whale, I think one can definitely see how much weight I've lost in these.

bk - First of all, that pic was taken back in 2003(!). Secondly, I "blame" the camera angle, and that plaid shirt you were wearing for your perceived size.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: DERBRUCER on October 12, 2008, 03:55:52 PM: Look - first thing you do is cut down on carbs, then...

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Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: td on October 12, 2008, 03:59:13 PM: Jane drinks hard liquor?!?!?!? I'm shocked, I tell you, shocked!
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: DERBRUCER on October 12, 2008, 04:01:04 PM: Quote from: vixmom on October 12, 2008, 03:34:34 PM
Usually whenever you describe something edible, Jose, my stomach begins urging me to immediately locate and consume said delicacy.. however today you have not tempted me a bit with any of the foods or drinks you have mentioned....

I guess you didn't peruse the NT TImes Food Magazine he posted!

Pumpkin Pancakes ;D

der Brucer
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Jane on October 12, 2008, 04:01:12 PM: Quote from: td on October 12, 2008, 03:59:13 PM
Jane drinks hard liquor?!?!?!? I'm shocked, I tell you, shocked!

;D It is funny how often people are. Guess that shows you how rarely I indulge.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 04:03:27 PM: Quote from: DERBRUCER on October 12, 2008, 04:01:04 PM
Quote from: vixmom on October 12, 2008, 03:34:34 PM
Usually whenever you describe something edible, Jose, my stomach begins urging me to immediately locate and consume said delicacy.. however today you have not tempted me a bit with any of the foods or drinks you have mentioned....

I guess you didn't peruse the NT TImes Food Magazine he posted!

Pumpkin Pancakes ;D

der Brucer

Sssshhhhh.... :-X
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: bk on October 12, 2008, 04:06:35 PM: When the Musso pic was taken I was at my then all-time highest weight. It's amazing what twenty-eight pounds does - I feel and look so much better now. Lighter than air, with abs and buns of steel. And damn it, I will lose that last ten pounds.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Ginny on October 12, 2008, 04:06:56 PM: Quote from: DERBRUCER on October 12, 2008, 04:01:04 PM
...
Pumpkin Pancakes ;D

der Brucer

Those were a "featured item" at I-HOP today and I couldn't decide if they sounded really good or really bad. I have been hungry for a pumpkin spice doughnut, though.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: DERBRUCER on October 12, 2008, 04:09:42 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 12, 2008, 04:01:12 PM
Quote from: td on October 12, 2008, 03:59:13 PM
Jane drinks hard liquor?!?!?!? I'm shocked, I tell you, shocked!

Guess that shows you how rarely I indulge.

You mean you always act the way you did in NYC ;D

der Brucer
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: td on October 12, 2008, 04:13:16 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 12, 2008, 04:01:12 PM
Quote from: td on October 12, 2008, 03:59:13 PM
Jane drinks hard liquor?!?!?!? I'm shocked, I tell you, shocked!

;D It is funny how often people are. Guess that shows you how rarely I indulge.

It has become rarer that I indulge, but shoot me shot of Absolut on the rocks and, to quote Leonard Cohen, "I'm your man." ;)
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: td on October 12, 2008, 04:14:28 PM: Now DR Ginny has me craving a Pumpkin Spice Latte. . .
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 04:14:57 PM: Quote from: td on October 12, 2008, 04:13:16 PM
Quote from: Jane on October 12, 2008, 04:01:12 PM
Quote from: td on October 12, 2008, 03:59:13 PM
Jane drinks hard liquor?!?!?!? I'm shocked, I tell you, shocked!

;D It is funny how often people are. Guess that shows you how rarely I indulge.

It has become rarer that I indulge, but shoot me shot of Absolut on the rocks and, to quote Leonard Cohen, "I'm your man." ;)

I thought all it took was a generous tip?
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 04:17:22 PM: Quote from: td on October 12, 2008, 04:14:28 PM
Now DR Ginny has me craving a Pumpkin Spice Latte. . .

Well, if you CLICK HERE (http://www.starbucks.com/retail/nutrition_beverage_detail.asp?selProducts=%7B288D432D-7E74-45AA-BD05-30EFACC7B305%7D&x=19&y=5&strAction=GETDEFAULT), you may change your mind. ;)
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: DERBRUCER on October 12, 2008, 04:25:02 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 04:17:22 PM
Quote from: td on October 12, 2008, 04:14:28 PM
Now DR Ginny has me craving a Pumpkin Spice Latte. . .

Well, if you CLICK HERE (http://www.starbucks.com/retail/nutrition_beverage_detail.asp?selProducts=%7B288D432D-7E74-45AA-BD05-30EFACC7B305%7D&x=19&y=5&strAction=GETDEFAULT), you may change your mind. ;)

Vitamin A; Calcium - a veritable health food!

der Brucer
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: td on October 12, 2008, 04:26:00 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 04:14:57 PM
Quote from: td on October 12, 2008, 04:13:16 PM
Quote from: Jane on October 12, 2008, 04:01:12 PM
Quote from: td on October 12, 2008, 03:59:13 PM
Jane drinks hard liquor?!?!?!? I'm shocked, I tell you, shocked!

;D It is funny how often people are. Guess that shows you how rarely I indulge.

It has become rarer that I indulge, but shoot me shot of Absolut on the rocks and, to quote Leonard Cohen, "I'm your man." ;)

I thought all it took was a generous tip?

I may be easy, but I am NOT cheap. ;D
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 04:26:34 PM: Quote from: DERBRUCER on October 12, 2008, 04:25:02 PM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 04:17:22 PM
Quote from: td on October 12, 2008, 04:14:28 PM
Now DR Ginny has me craving a Pumpkin Spice Latte. . .

Well, if you CLICK HERE (http://www.starbucks.com/retail/nutrition_beverage_detail.asp?selProducts=%7B288D432D-7E74-45AA-BD05-30EFACC7B305%7D&x=19&y=5&strAction=GETDEFAULT), you may change your mind. ;)

Vitamin A; Calcium - a veritable health food!

der Brucer

All in all, it's not that bad. If you want a trust "Sugar Shock", just pull up the "Nutritional" Info on the frozen concoctions at Dunkin' Donuts.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: td on October 12, 2008, 04:27:59 PM: Quote from: DERBRUCER on October 12, 2008, 04:25:02 PM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 04:17:22 PM
Quote from: td on October 12, 2008, 04:14:28 PM
Now DR Ginny has me craving a Pumpkin Spice Latte. . .

Well, if you CLICK HERE (http://www.starbucks.com/retail/nutrition_beverage_detail.asp?selProducts=%7B288D432D-7E74-45AA-BD05-30EFACC7B305%7D&x=19&y=5&strAction=GETDEFAULT), you may change your mind. ;)

Vitamin A; Calcium - a veritable health food!

der Brucer

Why head out to Starbucks, when I can make my own? ;)
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Jane on October 12, 2008, 04:28:20 PM: Quote from: DERBRUCER on October 12, 2008, 04:09:42 PM
Quote from: Jane on October 12, 2008, 04:01:12 PM
Quote from: td on October 12, 2008, 03:59:13 PM
Jane drinks hard liquor?!?!?!? I'm shocked, I tell you, shocked!

Guess that shows you how rarely I indulge.

You mean you always act the way you did in NYC ;D

der Brucer

;D Yup, which may explain the number of times in the sixties & seventies I was asked what I was on & they wouldn't believe my nothing response.

In reality I wouldn't wear my glasses to parties, and if you didn't know me you might misinterpret the lack of vision for something else.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: DERBRUCER on October 12, 2008, 04:29:50 PM: Quote from: td on October 12, 2008, 04:26:00 PM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 04:14:57 PM
Quote from: td on October 12, 2008, 04:13:16 PM
Quote from: Jane on October 12, 2008, 04:01:12 PM
Quote from: td on October 12, 2008, 03:59:13 PM
Jane drinks hard liquor?!?!?!? I'm shocked, I tell you, shocked!

;D It is funny how often people are. Guess that shows you how rarely I indulge.

It has become rarer that I indulge, but shoot me shot of Absolut on the rocks and, to quote Leonard Cohen, "I'm your man." ;)

I thought all it took was a generous tip?

I may be easy, but I am NOT cheap. ;D

He said "generous" tip.

der Brucer
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Jane on October 12, 2008, 04:30:35 PM: Quote from: td on October 12, 2008, 04:13:16 PM
Quote from: Jane on October 12, 2008, 04:01:12 PM
Quote from: td on October 12, 2008, 03:59:13 PM
Jane drinks hard liquor?!?!?!? I'm shocked, I tell you, shocked!

;D It is funny how often people are. Guess that shows you how rarely I indulge.

It has become rarer that I indulge, but shoot me shot of Absolut on the rocks and, to quote Leonard Cohen, "I'm your man." ;)

That I can easily pass on. Keith often has it in a martini, another drink I pass on.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: DERBRUCER on October 12, 2008, 04:37:34 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 12, 2008, 04:30:35 PM
Quote from: td on October 12, 2008, 04:13:16 PM
Quote from: Jane on October 12, 2008, 04:01:12 PM
Quote from: td on October 12, 2008, 03:59:13 PM
Jane drinks hard liquor?!?!?!? I'm shocked, I tell you, shocked!

I can see you quilting in your rocker, a jug of good corn whiskey at your side

;D It is funny how often people are. Guess that shows you how rarely I indulge.

It has become rarer that I indulge, but shoot me shot of Absolut on the rocks and, to quote Leonard Cohen, "I'm your man." ;)

That I can easily pass on. Keith often has it in a martini, another drink I pass on.

I can see you quilting in your rocker, a jug of good corn likker by your side ;D

der Brucer
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Ginny on October 12, 2008, 04:37:54 PM: Quote from: td on October 12, 2008, 04:14:28 PM
Now DR Ginny has me craving a Pumpkin Spice Latte. . .

For the past several years, DR td, I've celebrated the start of fall with one of those from Starbucks. The one I had just a few weeks ago seemed so-o-o-o sweet. And, I always leave off the whipped cream and ask for nonfat milk.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: td on October 12, 2008, 04:40:40 PM: Quote from: DERBRUCER on October 12, 2008, 04:29:50 PM
Quote from: td on October 12, 2008, 04:26:00 PM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 04:14:57 PM
Quote from: td on October 12, 2008, 04:13:16 PM
Quote from: Jane on October 12, 2008, 04:01:12 PM
Quote from: td on October 12, 2008, 03:59:13 PM
Jane drinks hard liquor?!?!?!? I'm shocked, I tell you, shocked!

;D It is funny how often people are. Guess that shows you how rarely I indulge.

It has become rarer that I indulge, but shoot me shot of Absolut on the rocks and, to quote Leonard Cohen, "I'm your man." ;)

I thought all it took was a generous tip?

I may be easy, but I am NOT cheap. ;D

He said "generous" tip.

der Brucer

Up your ante.

I meant what I said. ;)
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Danise on October 12, 2008, 04:41:43 PM: Hi all! I'm still working on the new computer. I just can't seem to get the mail to work right no matter what I do.

I seem to be able to receive but I just can't seem to send. Sigh.

Jane, If your email box is full of test emails from me, I'm sorry.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Danise on October 12, 2008, 04:44:54 PM: Rats. She's gone. I'll have to wait and see if she got all those test emails.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 04:45:49 PM: Quote from: Danise on October 12, 2008, 04:41:43 PM
Hi all! I'm still working on the new computer. I just can't seem to get the mail to work right no matter what I do.

I seem to be able to receive but I just can't seem to send. Sigh.

Jane, If your email box is full of test emails from me, I'm sorry.

DR Danise - What are you using for your e-mail? Are you trying to send e-mails via (Mac) Mail using another account (Yahoo, AOL, etc.)? If you can run iChat, I can walk you through the set-up.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Danise on October 12, 2008, 04:47:18 PM: I was trying to set it up through my RoadRunner account and the me account.

As for Ichat. I know that's here--somewhere. :)
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 04:48:28 PM: Quote from: Danise on October 12, 2008, 04:47:18 PM
I was trying to set it up through my RoadRunner account and the me account.

As for Ichat. I know that's here--somewhere. :)

iChat, AIM, AOL - it's all the same. My screenname is the same as it is on here.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: elmore3003 on October 12, 2008, 04:51:45 PM: I'm back from a wonderful trek! I've just consumed my Chinese food, taken my meds, and I'm ready to post before THE AMAZING RACE. I found HERRINGBONE to be several things, a glorious score by Mr skip Kennon with funny and interesting lyrics by Ellen Fitzhugh, a tour de force performance by BD Wong, and a great trip with old friends and one lovely new one.

I'm not sure I understood all that was going on in the plot, which makes many outrageous turns during its story of a young man's exploits and exploitation, but that didn't prevent me from enjoying such fascinating, highly theatrical legerdemain. Wonderful as BD Wong was - and he must be exhausted after every performance since he never leaves the stage - I think he was ably abewtted by his wonderful musical director/pianist Dan Lipton and the mighty boys playing bass and drums. It's not an easy score but it all seemed effortless to everyone, and Skip's music is a total delight and totally appropriate. I heard an audience member ask after the show if there were a recording and my first thought was, no and there should be.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 04:52:15 PM: Quote from: Danise on October 12, 2008, 04:47:18 PM
I was trying to set it up through my RoadRunner account and the me account.

As for Ichat. I know that's here--somewhere. :)

Anyhoo... If Roadrunner has their own web-based email client, then you can keep using that until you get the whole MobileMe set-up set up.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Danise on October 12, 2008, 04:54:53 PM: I tried to get into Ichat. It wanted me to set up an account and then it told me I already had a mac account. I don't remember setting that up. I set up a me account.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 04:55:37 PM: Quote from: Danise on October 12, 2008, 04:54:53 PM
I tried to get into Ichat. It wanted me to set up an account and then it told me I already had a mac account. I don't remember setting that up. I set up a me account.

Mac and MobileMe are the same. Use the same UserName and Password.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Kerry on October 12, 2008, 04:56:14 PM: Driving home from church today, I was on a stretch of freeway that had many pairs of brightly colored underpants strewn about.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 04:57:43 PM: Quote from: Kerry on October 12, 2008, 04:56:14 PM
Driving home from church today, I was on a stretch of freeway that had many pairs of brightly colored underpants strewn about.

Well, I guess that beats the old breadcrumbs trick.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Danise on October 12, 2008, 04:58:04 PM: Wait a moment. I think I got it work.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Jane on October 12, 2008, 05:01:57 PM: Quote from: Danise on October 12, 2008, 04:41:43 PM
Hi all! I'm still working on the new computer. I just can't seem to get the mail to work right no matter what I do.

I seem to be able to receive but I just can't seem to send. Sigh.

Jane, If your email box is full of test emails from me, I'm sorry.

I'm more sorry, I didn't receive a single test message from you.
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Post by: Danise on October 12, 2008, 05:02:10 PM: Ok Jose. I have the buddy list up. How do we connect?
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Post by: Danise on October 12, 2008, 05:03:12 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 12, 2008, 05:01:57 PM
Quote from: Danise on October 12, 2008, 04:41:43 PM
Hi all! I'm still working on the new computer. I just can't seem to get the mail to work right no matter what I do.

I seem to be able to receive but I just can't seem to send. Sigh.

Jane, If your email box is full of test emails from me, I'm sorry.

I'm more sorry, I didn't receive a single test message from you.

Well theres a good side to that. You could have received at least 10! :) I've been trying all afternoon.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 05:04:05 PM: Quote from: Danise on October 12, 2008, 05:02:10 PM
Ok Jose. I have the buddy list up. How do we connect?

DR Danise - Just PM me your AIM/Mac/MobileMe name...
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Jane on October 12, 2008, 05:04:23 PM: DR Danise, I sent you a test email.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Danise on October 12, 2008, 05:05:02 PM: Quote from: Kerry on October 12, 2008, 04:56:14 PM
Driving home from church today, I was on a stretch of freeway that had many pairs of brightly colored underpants strewn about.
That person needs to meet up with our bra bandit. Somewhere down around Miami someone broke into a store and stole about 150 bras.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Danise on October 12, 2008, 05:05:44 PM: Yes, Jane. I just got it but I can't seem to answer you.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Danise on October 12, 2008, 05:06:47 PM: It's stuck in my outbox.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 05:07:51 PM: Quote from: Danise on October 12, 2008, 05:06:47 PM
It's stuck in my outbox.

Send it to me on here.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Jane on October 12, 2008, 05:08:46 PM: How can the email I sent be stuck in your outbox? ???

I was hoping you could click reply, guess that won't be happening.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Danise on October 12, 2008, 05:10:22 PM: Not your message. I got that but when I click reply it gets stuck in the out box.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Jane on October 12, 2008, 05:12:04 PM: Quote from: Danise on October 12, 2008, 05:10:22 PM
Not your message. I got that but when I click reply it gets stuck in the out box.

;D Now I get it.
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Post by: bk on October 12, 2008, 05:12:11 PM: This is more suspenseful than a Hitchcock movie.
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Post by: bk on October 12, 2008, 05:13:13 PM: I was thinking about killing some time at Amoeba before the film tonight, which unfortunately doesn't start until eight. And it's three hours, from what I hear - I wish they started at seven because I don't fancy being out that late when I'm feeling so blah.
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Post by: Danise on October 12, 2008, 05:15:01 PM: "Stuck in the Out Box" That's the title of my next book. :)
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: td on October 12, 2008, 05:21:15 PM: Quote from: Kerry on October 12, 2008, 04:56:14 PM
Driving home from church today, I was on a stretch of freeway that had many pairs of brightly colored underpants strewn about.

U N D E R P A N T S!
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 05:29:32 PM: "Houston, we have made contact."
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Post by: Ben on October 12, 2008, 05:30:59 PM: I had a wonderful excursion to New Jersey. Larry is always a joy and we got to spend quality time with Skip before and after the show. It's a strong production with, as Larry said, a tour de force performance by BD Wong. This afternoon was the closing performance and, as FJL mentioned, Talley's Folly begins previews tonight in their bigger theatre.

I'm very glad I finally got to see the show after hearing so much about it. I hope that it has further production so I can see it again and sort out all the intricacies.

I'm going to brush my teeth and go to bed, even though it's only 8:30 I have a long week of work coming up and I need to be alert.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Jane on October 12, 2008, 05:31:24 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 05:29:32 PM
"Houston, we have made contact."

:D
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Post by: Jane on October 12, 2008, 05:32:11 PM: Bryan is about to Skype us. I'll be back in a bit.
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Post by: bk on October 12, 2008, 05:35:29 PM: I guess I'll go kill some time at Amoeba - I really feel yucky, but I shall do my best to enjoy tonight's documentary.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Cillaliz on October 12, 2008, 05:44:28 PM: Quote from: Danise on October 12, 2008, 05:05:02 PM
Quote from: Kerry on October 12, 2008, 04:56:14 PM
Driving home from church today, I was on a stretch of freeway that had many pairs of brightly colored underpants strewn about.
That person needs to meet up with our bra bandit. Somewhere down around Miami someone broke into a store and stole about 150 bras.

The name of the TAR episode tonight is "Did you push my sports bra off the ledge?" Seems timely
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Cillaliz on October 12, 2008, 05:46:38 PM: I had a great walk. I measured it in my car and it's 1.5 miles. The first quarter mile is up a steep hill, there is a lot of up and down moderate hills the rest of the route.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: TCB on October 12, 2008, 05:58:22 PM: Last Friday, my sister got a pedometer in her box of Kellogg's Frosted Flakes. She began to doubt that it was accurate when she found she had walked over 100 steps while sitting at her desk!
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: TCB on October 12, 2008, 06:02:25 PM: It has been a very long and busy weekend. I am tired, I feel like poo poo, and I have a busy day tomorrow working, going to the airport, and then going to the hospital to, hopefully, convince Stan not to give up on life.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Cillaliz on October 12, 2008, 06:02:47 PM: Quote from: TCB on October 12, 2008, 05:58:22 PM
Last Friday, my sister got a pedometer in her box of Kellogg's Frosted Flakes. She began to doubt that it was accurate when she found she had walked over 100 steps while sitting at her desk!

does she swing back and forth in her chair?
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 12, 2008, 06:05:37 PM: I just started watching Cold Case this fall and I'm surprised to find I really like it. I don't usually like cop/crime shows.
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Post by: bk on October 12, 2008, 06:15:27 PM: I haven't left yet - something about going to Amoeba to kill time when I'm feeling yucky was/is not pleasing to me. So, here I sit. I could still go over there, as I'm not going to the theater until seven-twenty, but I'm just not motivated, I tell you.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Cillaliz on October 12, 2008, 06:19:30 PM: Yesterday when I took my walk I had to stop to let a woodchuck cross the road. I didn't know there was a woodchuck in my neighborhood.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 06:26:40 PM: Well, DR Danise and I just had a nice technical chat. Alas, even after confirming that all of her settings were set up properly, the problem still exists. :-\ Ah, well...
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: singdaw on October 12, 2008, 06:29:20 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 12, 2008, 09:39:14 AM
Do you feel better today?

Thanks for asking, DR Jane. :) No. :(
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 12, 2008, 06:31:07 PM: Feel better vibes to Singdaw ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: bk on October 12, 2008, 06:34:28 PM: Maybe we should have a hainsies/kimlets gathering of those who are sick.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: bk on October 12, 2008, 06:34:54 PM: I'm just sitting here like so much fish, waiting to leave.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Danise on October 12, 2008, 06:36:21 PM: Just wanted to pop back on and say a big "Thank you" to DR Jose. We gave it our best but there is some little something that either isn't on or checked or unchecked.

I do want you all to know that I can receive mail on the rr website so my address is still good. It's just when it downloads to the mac mail that I can read it but I can't answer you.

I was just trying to save a step by having to go online then to rr, log on and then only get my mail. I thought it would download to the imail and then I could open and answer from there. Oh well.

Thanks again Jose and a very good night to all!
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: bk on October 12, 2008, 06:41:21 PM: I don't use the mac mail program - someone set it up for me, but I found it very confusing and off-putting, so I just go online to my various and sundried e-mail addresses (AOL, roadrunner, and gmail) and check.
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Post by: bk on October 12, 2008, 06:41:32 PM: Will we never get to page nine?
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Post by: vixmom on October 12, 2008, 06:46:38 PM: Quote from: DERBRUCER on October 12, 2008, 04:01:04 PM
Quote from: vixmom on October 12, 2008, 03:34:34 PM
Usually whenever you describe something edible, Jose, my stomach begins urging me to immediately locate and consume said delicacy.. however today you have not tempted me a bit with any of the foods or drinks you have mentioned....

I guess you didn't peruse the NT TImes Food Magazine he posted!

Pumpkin Pancakes ;D

der Brucer

shaddap YOU!!

I LOVE me some pumpkin pancakes....

gotta be good gotta be good....

gotta keep fitting in my new clothes
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Post by: vixmom on October 12, 2008, 06:49:24 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 04:17:22 PM
Quote from: td on October 12, 2008, 04:14:28 PM
Now DR Ginny has me craving a Pumpkin Spice Latte. . .

Well, if you CLICK HERE (http://www.starbucks.com/retail/nutrition_beverage_detail.asp?selProducts=%7B288D432D-7E74-45AA-BD05-30EFACC7B305%7D&x=19&y=5&strAction=GETDEFAULT), you may change your mind. ;)

ACK!!!
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Post by: vixmom on October 12, 2008, 06:53:02 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on October 12, 2008, 04:51:45 PM
I'm back from a wonderful trek! I've just consumed my Chinese food, taken my meds, and I'm ready to post before THE AMAZING RACE. I found HERRINGBONE to be several things, a glorious score by Mr skip Kennon with funny and interesting lyrics by Ellen Fitzhugh, a tour de force performance by BD Wong, and a great trip with old friends and one lovely new one.

I'm not sure I understood all that was going on in the plot, which makes many outrageous turns during its story of a young man's exploits and exploitation, but that didn't prevent me from enjoying such fascinating, highly theatrical legerdemain. Wonderful as BD Wong was - and he must be exhausted after every performance since he never leaves the stage - I think he was ably abewtted by his wonderful musical director/pianist Dan Lipton and the mighty boys playing bass and drums. It's not an easy score but it all seemed effortless to everyone, and Skip's music is a total delight and totally appropriate. I heard an audience member ask after the show if there were a recording and my first thought was, no and there should be.

HMMMM, if only we knew a record producer with his own label.....
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Post by: vixmom on October 12, 2008, 06:54:53 PM: Quote from: Kerry on October 12, 2008, 04:56:14 PM
Driving home from church today, I was on a stretch of freeway that had many pairs of brightly colored underpants strewn about.

No doubt it was Sandra, leaving a trail to follow home
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2008, 06:56:16 PM: DR Jose--were you thinking of the game Asteroids?
Vibes and prayers to your mom from the ATL!
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: vixmom on October 12, 2008, 06:57:13 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 12, 2008, 05:32:11 PM
Bryan is about to Skype us. I'll be back in a bit.

will it hurt?
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: vixmom on October 12, 2008, 06:58:02 PM: Quote from: TCB on October 12, 2008, 05:58:22 PM
Last Friday, my sister got a pedometer in her box of Kellogg's Frosted Flakes. She began to doubt that it was accurate when she found she had walked over 100 steps while sitting at her desk!

:D
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: vixmom on October 12, 2008, 06:59:28 PM: Quote from: TCB on October 12, 2008, 06:02:25 PM
It has been a very long and busy weekend. I am tired, I feel like poo poo, and I have a busy day tomorrow working, going to the airport, and then going to the hospital to, hopefully, convince Stan not to give up on life.

Special Prayers and Vibes are sent your way
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 07:00:06 PM: Quote from: bk on October 12, 2008, 06:34:54 PM
I'm just sitting here like so much fish, waiting to leave.

Do you know if the movie will be shown again sometime? It sounds like you should just stay in tonigiht and rest... And not come in contact with anyone who might also be sick... -Thus continuing the vicious cycle...
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Post by: vixmom on October 12, 2008, 07:03:17 PM: continued feel better vibes for our most esteeemd bk
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Post by: Jane on October 12, 2008, 07:04:19 PM: Quote from: singdaw on October 12, 2008, 06:29:20 PM
Quote from: Jane on October 12, 2008, 09:39:14 AM
Do you feel better today?

Thanks for asking, DR Jane. :) No. :(

Sorry, hopefully by tomorrow-you Bruce & TCB. Did I miss anyone? Vixmom, are you feeling better now?
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Post by: vixmom on October 12, 2008, 07:04:55 PM: I am afraid I will be wussbergeringoff -- that bike ride seems to have taken it's toll and I just cannot keep my eyes open another minute
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Jane on October 12, 2008, 07:06:46 PM: Quote from: singdaw on October 12, 2008, 06:29:20 PM
Quote from: Jane on October 12, 2008, 09:39:14 AM
Do you feel better today?

Thanks for asking, DR Jane. :) No. :(

Sorry, hopefully by tomorrow-you Bruce & TCB. Did I miss anyone? Vixmom, are you feeling better now?
Quote from: vixmom on October 12, 2008, 06:57:13 PM
Quote from: Jane on October 12, 2008, 05:32:11 PM
Bryan is about to Skype us. I'll be back in a bit.

will it hurt?

;D Not at all, it is very pleasant indeed, almost like talking to Bryan in person. Earlier today we Skyped with Craig. It is very difficult living so far away from them, at least I get to see them on the webcam. :D
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Post by: Danise on October 12, 2008, 07:07:45 PM: Sorry I can't stay but I just wanted to let everyone (and Jose!) know that somehow the me mail is working now. I can send and receive it That's fine with me. Like I said, I'll just give that address out to friends and be very careful about not using it on sites that send a bunch of junk mail. I'll use the rr account for those type of things.

Look on my profile page for the new email address. I think I can change it there. If not tonight then I'll work with that tomorrow. Have a GREAT NIGHT all!

((((((VixMom!!!!)))))
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Post by: Jane on October 12, 2008, 07:07:51 PM: DR TCB, wishing you well tomorrow.

'night
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 07:09:18 PM: Quote from: Danise on October 12, 2008, 07:07:45 PM
Sorry I can't stay but I just wanted to let everyone (and Jose!) know that somehow the me mail is working now. I can send and receive it That's fine with me. Like I said, I'll just give that address out to friends and be very careful about not using it on sites that send a bunch of junk mail. I'll use the rr account for those type of things.

Look on my profile page for the new email address. I think I can change it there. If not tonight then I'll work with that tomorrow. Have a GREAT NIGHT all!

((((((VixMom!!!!)))))

YEAH!

OH! I guess we never did close the program and then restart it and try to send an e-mail again... Spoo!

:)
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Post by: Danise on October 12, 2008, 07:12:41 PM: No problem. Just a big thanks for the help. At least something is working! I did change my profile to the new email address.

'Night all!
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Laura on October 12, 2008, 07:16:24 PM: Feel better vibes to Singdaw, BK and TCB.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Laura on October 12, 2008, 07:17:49 PM: Re Starbucks. I get a small bold coffee when I go to Starbucks. On the very rare occasion I get one of the fancy things (once or twice a year) I tell them to put in one-quarter the amount of syrup, skim milk, and no whipped cream. They are too sweet and rich for me otherwise.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 07:22:55 PM: Quote from: Laura on October 12, 2008, 07:17:49 PM
Re Starbucks. I get a small bold coffee when I go to Starbucks. On the very rare occasion I get one of the fancy things (once or twice a year) I tell them to put in one-quarter the amount of syrup, skim milk, and no whipped cream. They are too sweet and rich for me otherwise.

Good for you. -And what you're served is probably closer to the "original formula" than what the baristas "eye" for you in those blenders. I know there have been times when I've asked for one "pump" of syrup to flavor my coffee, and a lot of times one equals three. :-\
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 12, 2008, 07:43:58 PM: Wednesday night Ken Burns will be in town as a featured speaker at the Morningside College lecture series. I'm planning to go. He's going to be speaking about the WWII series
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 12, 2008, 07:44:47 PM: VIBES TO BK AND TCB AND ANYONE ELSE WHO NEEDS THEM ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 12, 2008, 07:45:39 PM: it's just now starting to rain. Glad it didn't stop me from walking.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2008, 07:48:12 PM: Quote from: Danise on October 12, 2008, 05:05:02 PM
Quote from: Kerry on October 12, 2008, 04:56:14 PM
Driving home from church today, I was on a stretch of freeway that had many pairs of brightly colored underpants strewn about.
That person needs to meet up with our bra bandit. Somewhere down around Miami someone broke into a store and stole about 150 bras.

Miami or bust!"
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2008, 07:54:18 PM: Cillaliz, you will enjoy that. He's a great speaker. Tell Ken you're a friend of Peter's!
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2008, 07:56:03 PM: DR Jose, did I miss your response about salted caramel?
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2008, 07:56:51 PM: Why am I asking you???
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2008, 07:58:14 PM: Time to do a little egg cream work. Nytol!
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 07:58:35 PM: Quote from: Edisaurus on October 12, 2008, 07:56:03 PM
DR Jose, did I miss your response about salted caramel?

Maybe. ???
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 08:07:14 PM: Oh...

DR edisaurus - I'm not really sure where or when the "salted caramel" trend started, but it has been around for a couple of years. Actually, I believe it started by "accident" when someone used salted butter in a batch of caramels instead of (unsalted) sweet cream butter.

Some salted caramels are saltier than others. I actually don't like to taste the salt that distinctly - unless it's sea salt or gray salt sprinkled on top of a caramel-chocolate. I liken it more to adding salt to chocolate confections, where the salt actually helps to bring out the flavor of the chocolate without really adding any sort of saline note.

Basically, right now, I think "salted caramel" is a more of a buzz-word for "not as sweet", rather than anything else. So, just the right amount of "sweet" rather than "cloying".
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2008, 08:12:37 PM: I'm not sure it ever got as warm as they predicted it was going to get. I walked outside around 6, and it felt very cool. It's cooler still right now. Heaven.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on October 12, 2008, 08:13:54 PM: METHINKS-

GET WELL VIBES FOR SINGDAW AND BK
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Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2008, 08:15:03 PM: I watched three more episodes of NASH BRIDGES, all mediocre, but they did work Nash's father into two of those stories. He's on the verge of Alzheimers with a memory that comes and goes, especially when some case hinges on his remembering something. I find that a little distasteful frankly to use that awful disease for dramatic effect.
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 12, 2008, 08:15:35 PM: Quote from: Edisaurus on October 12, 2008, 07:54:18 PM
Cillaliz, you will enjoy that. He's a great speaker. Tell Ken you're a friend of Peter's!

I planned to! I've always admired Ken's work, so I'm really looking forward to it
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Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2008, 08:16:15 PM: There was also one bonus feature on the first disc. It was a Writers' Roundtable discussion with five of the writers for the series that lasted about 20 minutes. Kind of interesting hearing them talk about writing for a star as opposed to writing an ensemble drama.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2008, 08:17:00 PM: I have two more episodes to watch which I should easily be able to do tomorrow along with a couple more bonus features. No more commentaries.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2008, 08:17:50 PM: TRUE BLOOD tonight was another riveting experience. And again, that ending! I did NOT want the show to end because I wanted to see what happened next. Argh!
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 12, 2008, 08:18:36 PM: I think I'm going to go to a Weight Watchers meeting on Thursday night. There is one at a church in my neighborhood. It would be very convenient. I've never been to a Weight Watchers meeting, but I think it's time I went.
Title: Re: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2008, 08:19:10 PM: DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES had a really good episode as well tonight. The stories are really gelling, even if the Bree story tonight was completely predictable.
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 12, 2008, 08:19:22 PM: Well, that's a heck of a way to start a page, lol
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Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2008, 08:20:02 PM: And I watched the first half of BROTHERS & SISTERS. Interesting storylines tonight, and I'll look forward to seeing how they all play out tomorrow when I finish the episode.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2008, 08:31:29 PM: OK... Me sleepy.

Goodnight.
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 12, 2008, 08:34:47 PM: Night!
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Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2008, 08:38:13 PM: I have a bit of writing to do, and then I'm heading down to bed.

I hope all who are under the weather feel much better tomorrow.

Good night!
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 12, 2008, 09:03:00 PM: DR ARNOLDMBROCKMAN is correct....I do remember hearing Anaheim, Azusa, and Cucamonga on The Jack Benny Show. But I also heard Daffy Duck say it....of course it was Mel Blanc both times.

So our NEW avatars can't be made larger? Hmmmm.....oh well maybe I will go back to the big one tomorrow.
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 12, 2008, 09:03:46 PM: DR CILLA LIZ my friend Jerry used to conduct WW meetings and they had a great success rate....but it is a way of life....
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 12, 2008, 09:05:59 PM: Glad to hear DR JOSE is getting along well on his vacation.

DR TCB it sounds like you are the arranger extraordinaire! There are VERY few people I went to school with 40 years ago that I would be interested in seeing again ... and verse visa, I am sure.

I too loved SLEEPING BEAUTY....but haven't got the DVD yet. I think because when it came out in 1959, I had two sisters under the age of six, and we had all the paper dolls, coloring books, ColorForms, and board games.....so it was very much a part of our lives for about a year.
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Post by: JMK on October 12, 2008, 09:10:25 PM: Finished SLEEPING BEAUTY and its supplements and also checked out the SD version. Review should be live soon. Flickering anomaly is also in the SD version--looks like it's one of the rear plates of the multi-plane camera and is only for the briefest of moments in the opening montage, thankfully. BK, the only softness I noticed was one very brief shot of the prince with his horse in the forest scene. The rest looked sharp as a tack to me. Supplements galore on this release, most of them really excellent. The commentary (two versions--just a commentary and then a picture-in-picture version) is superb.
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Post by: JMK on October 12, 2008, 09:11:22 PM: Off to watch the BD of BODY HEAT, one of my all time faves, then dreamland.
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 12, 2008, 09:14:07 PM: I watched TAR on my 13" TV.....sorry to lose the team I did, and the team that stayed because they went home is beginning to be my LEAST favorite.....
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Post by: MBarnum on October 12, 2008, 09:43:52 PM: Quote from: JRand58 on October 12, 2008, 09:03:00 PM
oh well maybe I will go back to the big one tomorrow.

That is the title of my new book on dating.
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Post by: Kerry on October 12, 2008, 09:52:35 PM: Love, good vibes, and prayers for all of us. And colored underpants!
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Post by: George on October 12, 2008, 10:54:57 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on October 12, 2008, 06:31:07 PM
Feel better vibes to Singdaw ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~~~DITTO!!~~~
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Post by: George on October 12, 2008, 11:00:54 PM: Quote from: Danise on October 12, 2008, 05:10:22 PM
Not your message. I got that but when I click reply it gets stuck in the out box.

Well, it's certainly better than being stuck in the out house! ;D
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Post by: George on October 12, 2008, 11:21:34 PM: Well, I must do the Wussburger thing and go to bed. Tomorrow, we have All Staff Training Day, where everyone in the library district (who doesn't take the day off) gets together for training and stuff...and a free lunch. I don't have much vacation AND I'm getting my "20 years of service" gift, so I should be there. It all starts at 8:45 a.m., so I need to go to bed now.

Good night, all!
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Post by: bk on October 12, 2008, 11:54:23 PM: Back from the movie, about which plenty later. Jose was right - I should have stayed home.