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Title: BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: bk on August 17, 2005, 12:06:48 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes have given you the business and vice versa and also versa vice, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home, which will be as soon as they finish doing their business.
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Post by: bk on August 17, 2005, 12:09:22 AM
And the word of the day is: PNEUMATIC!
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 17, 2005, 12:15:21 AM
[size=9]HAPPY BIRTHDAY S WOODY[/size]
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Post by: bk on August 17, 2005, 12:22:02 AM
And now - Dino at the piano.
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 17, 2005, 12:25:09 AM
Favourites:  "The Carousel Waltz".
                    "Bounce"
                     "Cabaret"
                      "She Loves Me"

Act II openers:  Night Waltz (A Little Night Music)
                          When Mabel Comes In The Room   (Mack and Mabel)

Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Tomovoz on August 17, 2005, 12:27:33 AM
I should also add "Applause".
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Post by: Hisaka on August 17, 2005, 02:49:30 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, DR SWW!!!
HAVE A BEAUTIFUL BIRTHDAY WITH DERBRUCER AND DLDS!

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Post by: Hisaka on August 17, 2005, 03:20:19 AM
Thank you all for your thoughts and warm words.

DR Elmore posted yesterday;
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DRHisaka, I'm so happy you weren't too close to the earthquake, although the image of you clinging to a huge television is interesting, rather David Cronenberg.
And DR Jennifer posted;
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DR Hisaka, glad you are okay.  And I also got a bit of a chuckle (laugh) thinking of you  holding your tv set.

Well, truthfully, I gave a wry smile me(by myself) at the moment….  :-[ My familiar neighbor had been worth. She said she had been holding her TV on the floor with her legs (feet/soles) and a floor lamp with her stretched arms(hands), so… she had lain down on her back on the floor, with looks like Banzai posture. No escape either. :-\
I’ll fasten my TV up on the stand with a special belt and it will make me free to run or to stand under the door frame. :) :-[
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Post by: Hisaka on August 17, 2005, 03:23:03 AM

DR OZDEREK; Nice to see you and always very glad to hear from you!
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Post by: Hisaka on August 17, 2005, 03:23:42 AM

DR Tpunk, Welcome back!
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Post by: Hisaka on August 17, 2005, 03:32:29 AM

I’m now enjoying “Hybrid” and “Transparencies” from Googlemaps.?It's fabulous and I feel myself a spy on it. ;)  Unfortunately, for Japan, it's still available only with Satillite View and Maps View separately, though.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Hisaka on August 17, 2005, 03:36:25 AM


The Bad Sleep Well, I like the title as much as the film itself.
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 17, 2005, 03:44:09 AM
I was missed last night! Thus good morning DRs ELmore, Ben and Michael. Hello to everyone else who joins later - whilst I sleep.
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Post by: S. Woody White on August 17, 2005, 04:12:03 AM
And the word of the day is: PNEUMATIC!
I think I saw Ron Popiel demonstrate his Gnumatic in an infomercial once.
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Post by: S. Woody White on August 17, 2005, 04:17:19 AM
Curmudgeon.  I like that word.  It fits me like a comfortable old glove.  Thank-you, BK!

And thanks to everyone (both already and in advance) for the birthday wishes!
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Post by: S. Woody White on August 17, 2005, 04:22:35 AM
I have to admit, when I first read the title The Bad Sleep Well, I didn't realize it was supposed to be a complete sentence.  I thought it was a reference to a place.

I wondered, what the heck is a sleep well?  Is it a place where sleep is kept?  How deep does it have to be?  And what would make a bad sleep well, as opposed to a good sleep well or a light sleep well?  Does a bad sleep well leak?  Or does it have a drain that's clogged, so the sleep can't drain out?

And what about that light sleep well?  Does it have a flashing neon sign right outside, like in some cheap hotel in a film noir?
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Post by: S. Woody White on August 17, 2005, 04:26:22 AM
Qualifying for both title song and act-two opener, I'm fond of Company, for both title and for "Side by Side by Side/What Would We Do Without You."
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Post by: Ben on August 17, 2005, 04:27:10 AM
Happy Day to Mr. White!!!
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Post by: Ben on August 17, 2005, 04:27:35 AM
Strike Up the Band

Babes in Arms

Anyone Can Whistle
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Post by: S. Woody White on August 17, 2005, 05:06:39 AM
Der Brucer just came in, and gave me the rest of my birthday present, the other six discs of Good Eats.

I'm very pleased that two of the discs are titled "Manly Eats" and "Fruit Fest."

Make of that what you will!   ;D
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Post by: S. Woody White on August 17, 2005, 05:12:05 AM
Today is Sandcastle Day!
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Post by: S. Woody White on August 17, 2005, 05:22:56 AM
I haven't caught up on all of yesterdays notes as yet, but I understand that der B told every one of you that he was taking me out for a drink after work, knowing I would be stressed from the longer-than-usual day.

I wasn't exactly stressed, but I was quite pooped.  So we headed over to Cafe Zeus, mainly because der B was thirsting for a Junipero Martini.  Me, I had a Maker's Mark Manhattan.

Actually, we ended up having two of each.  A raucus crowd of celebrating vacationers came in while we were there, and insisted on buying us a round.

I'm glad we'd put extra quarters in the parking meter before leaving the car!

Afterward we got home, I made us a dinner of chicken breasts, sauteed spinach, and couscous.  And then, quite tired (and knowing I've got to get to work early today) I headed to bed.

And now, I must get to work!

Hopefully, I'll be back later.  But der B has scheduled us to take doggy pics again today.  We'll see what happens.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: DearReaderLaura on August 17, 2005, 05:30:33 AM
Happy Birthday, DR S Woody!! Hope your day is full of sunshine and puppies! So, what is derBrucer fixing for YOUR birthday dinner tonight?
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on August 17, 2005, 05:36:06 AM
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Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Ben on August 17, 2005, 05:53:10 AM
TCB, re last night's comment

Perhaps he has had more practice.   :)

Hmmm, you're probably right, but not as much as you  ;)

Ooops, my bad.

Where did that phrase come from, BTW (by the way)? I hear it all the time now and I know I'm old but I have no clue (or clew). It probably came from some recent movie that I have not seen.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on August 17, 2005, 06:10:02 AM
TOD:

Favorite Title Tunes (more based on songs that I like to sing more than anything else):
"Oklahoma"
"I Love My Wife"
"They're Playing My (Our) Song"
"Do I Hear A Waltz"
"Guys and Dolls"
"Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street"
"Bus and Truck"
"Mame"
"Promises, Promises"
"70 Girls, 70"
"She Loves Me"

Favorite Act Two Openers (only going by shows I actually saw):
"God, That's Good"
"Come Follow the Band"
"The Big Doll House"
"It's Hot Up Here"
"This Plum Is Too Ripe"




Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: elmore3003 on August 17, 2005, 06:17:40 AM
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!!!!!HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DRSWW!!!!!!!!
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Good morning, all!  I finally collapsed:  over 12 hours sleep and a desire to never move again.  So now I'm up, taking a "personal" day and moving very little from the apartment.  I need to go to 65th Street and pick up some orchestrations to be proofed, and I think that will be my day.

TOD:
  Title songs:  Oklahoma
                   Company
                   Applause
                   Anyone Can Whistle
                   Man With a Load of Michief
                   Babes in Arms

  2nd Act Openers:  This Plum is Too Ripe
                          It's Hot Up Here
                          Side by Side
                          Showboat (Chicago Exhibition)
                          God, That's Good
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Matthew on August 17, 2005, 06:25:52 AM
Happy Birthday DR SWW!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Matthew on August 17, 2005, 06:30:51 AM
Favorite title songs:  Mame, Hello. Dolly, Company, Rent

Favorite Second Act Openers:  Call Back in the Morning, Masquerade, Pharoah's Story, God That's Good

I'm sure there are more.   Faculty retreat today and I just realized my guitar is at church, I think I must try and retreive it before I get to school, or, I'll just use the portable keyboard.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Hisaka on August 17, 2005, 06:31:13 AM
I have to admit, when I first read the title The Bad Sleep Well, I didn't realize it was supposed to be a complete sentence.  I thought it was a reference to a place.

I wondered, what the heck is a sleep well?  Is it a place where sleep is kept?  How deep does it have to be?  And what would make a bad sleep well, as opposed to a good sleep well or a light sleep well?  Does a bad sleep well leak?  Or does it have a drain that's clogged, so the sleep can't drain out?

And what about that light sleep well?  Does it have a flashing neon sign right outside, like in some cheap hotel in a film noir?

I suppose that you will read easier if you put a word “men” after The Bad. The Bad Men Sleep Well (now you made it a complete sentence!)
I found another English title, “The Worse You Are, the Better You Sleep”, for the film on IMDb and think this one is quite close to the original title.
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Post by: Jennifer on August 17, 2005, 06:37:00 AM
Happy Birthday DR S. Woody White!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: FJL on August 17, 2005, 06:38:14 AM
Favorite title songs:

Mame
Seesaw
Applause

Favorite act two openers:

The Bilbao Song (at least it opened Act II in one Happy End production I saw)
Hey There Good Times
Come Follow the Band
Elegance

Also, the title song of "Woman of the Year" was one of my favorites for a long time, until people started to explain to me what was wrong with the song and that ruined it for me, not totally, but enough to put it as a footnote rather than on the list proper.  
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Post by: Jennifer on August 17, 2005, 06:39:12 AM
Re: last night's episode of Big Brother 6.

DR MattH, Maggie and Kaysar were reading birthday cards from their families (it was both of their birthdays).

DR Cillaliz, you didn't miss too much.  They are so far behind and didn't even show ANY of howie's antics.  They left off with the veto meeting and kaysar et al finding out they were screwed.

It really bugs me that theyw ill catch up on all the good stuff during the live show. I would have definitely showed that LAST NIGHT. Oh well.
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Post by: MBarnum on August 17, 2005, 06:49:40 AM
I wasn't happy with Jennifer choosing Kaysar to replace Rachel...I was so enjoying Kaysar's return....on the other hand I have been impressed with Jen, as she is a stronger player that I had thought!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 17, 2005, 06:51:33 AM
Good Morning!

Looks like another beautiful day outside my window!  -Up until Sunday night, the forecast was for rain most of the week.

In any case... I'm up.

;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 17, 2005, 06:52:41 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR SWoodyWhite!

Cake?
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Post by: MBarnum on August 17, 2005, 06:56:10 AM
A very happy birthday SWW!

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Post by: Stuart on August 17, 2005, 07:00:28 AM
Greetings all.

Happy Birthday, DR SWW.

TOD:
Many of my faves have been mentioned already, but the overwhelming favorite in my case would have to be MAME.

(DR FJL, I was also partial to WOMAN OF THE YEAR, and am intrigued by your comments about its incorrectness.  I am assuming that you mean muscially, though some of the lyrics are rather stilted as well.  But I am curious about your thoughts....)

Second act openers:  "Come Follow the Band" and "Hey There, Good Times" both leapt immediately to mind, and have previously been mentioned.  Though I am not crazy about the show, "This Was a Real Nice Clambake" does do a nice job of filling us in on what we missed during intermission.  (As does "Intermission Talk.")  I am sure I will think of more later.

Note to DR MattH:
I, too, saw NICK & NORA.  Though it was not my most thrilling evening in the theatre, I didn't think it was the abomination that everyone else seemed to.  I thought there were some very nice moments, and still pull out the CD to give it a listen every now and again.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 17, 2005, 07:04:57 AM
Topic of the Day:

Title Songs:
"Anyone Can Whistle"
"Sunday in the Park with George"
"Company"
"Eating Raoul"

Second Act Openers
"It's Hot in Here"
"God, That's Good"
"Under Attack" - more for the purposely kitschy staging.

And a bunch more in each category that just aren't coming to mind right now.
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Post by: Jason on August 17, 2005, 07:15:10 AM
Buenos dias a todos!

TOD:  "Little Shop of Horrors," "The Phantom of the Opera" (Shaddup!), "Ragtime," "Guys and Dolls," "Avenue Q," "Mame," "La Cage Aux Folles," "Hello, Dolly!," "Jesus Christ Superstar," "Sunset Blvd.," "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," "OKlahoma!," "Into the Woods," Anything Goes," The Light in the Piazza" and "Moby Dick." :)

Act II Openers:  "The Real American Folk Song Is A Rag," "Masquerade," "Don't Cry For Me Argentina," "God That's Good," "Santa Comin', Caroline," "The Farmer and the Cowman," "Chip's Lament (M.U.E.)" and "Big Doll House."
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Post by: Jason on August 17, 2005, 07:17:57 AM
Jose, I was gonna list "Under Attack," too, but I didn't have the cojones to do it. I like that number!

I just realized that "Chip's Lament" USED to be the opening of act two (SPELLING BEE), but there's no intermission anymore! Does it still count?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 17, 2005, 07:22:32 AM
Jose, I was gonna list "Under Attack," too, but I didn't have the cojones to do it. I like that number!



...I wasn't sure about listing it either - especially in the company of Mr. Sondheim.

;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 17, 2005, 07:24:00 AM
Well...  I was gonna get ready to head out, but I started playing the OCR for Violet...  "I'm On My Way" still gives me goosebumps!  and a few tears too.

:)
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 17, 2005, 07:27:01 AM
I have to admit, when I first read the title The Bad Sleep Well, I didn't realize it was supposed to be a complete sentence.  I thought it was a reference to a place.

I wondered, what the heck is a sleep well?  Is it a place where sleep is kept?  How deep does it have to be?  And what would make a bad sleep well, as opposed to a good sleep well or a light sleep well?  Does a bad sleep well leak?  Or does it have a drain that's clogged, so the sleep can't drain out?

And what about that light sleep well?  Does it have a flashing neon sign right outside, like in some cheap hotel in a film noir?

LOL I thought the same thing until I read your post!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY S WOODY!!
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Post by: Matt H. on August 17, 2005, 07:29:29 AM
The first title son that came to my mind when I was reading the notes was "Mame," so I guess I'd put it in first.

Reading other suggestions from fellow DRS reminded me of so many more that I love: "Anyone Can Whistle," "Company," "Applause."

And let me add one for that show I'm always supporting: "Coco."
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Post by: Matt H. on August 17, 2005, 07:33:00 AM
As for second act openers, again the first one that came to mind was "This Plumb Is Too Ripe." Then I read others' suggestions and remembered "God, That's Good" and "Side by Side by Side." I love them, too.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 17, 2005, 07:35:32 AM
Thanks to all who contributed their thoughts about NICK AND NORA. I'm often regretful about not living closer to NYC when shows like this come along and I don't have the time or means to get to NYC to see them before they close.

Loving THE THIN MAN films as much as I do, I would have been there during previews if I had had the means to do so back then.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 17, 2005, 07:37:34 AM
And I am truly loving the John Schlesinger biography I'm in the midst of reading. I probably need to write William Mann a fan letter because I've loved all of his nonfiction works. I've never read one of his fiction books, however.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 17, 2005, 07:38:26 AM
Happy to see that DR T'Punk got back safe and sound. Welcome back to the fold!  :)
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Post by: Matt H. on August 17, 2005, 07:40:36 AM
It rained during the night here, and that seems to have helped lower the temperature today, too. Not quite as steamy or hot today (though still in the 80s). The forecast, sad to say, shows the temperature gradually increasing over the next few days, though. Our summer still has a long way to go yet.  [sigh]
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Post by: Rodzinski on August 17, 2005, 07:42:28 AM
Happy Birthday, SWoody!!!

I, too, am saving all my ration points of happiness for YOU!
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Post by: Rodzinski on August 17, 2005, 07:44:53 AM
I don't think anyone has said "Camelot."

I will heartily agree with "Anyone Can Whistle" and "Mame."

"Where's Charely" is both a great title tune and second-act opener.
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Post by: Rodzinski on August 17, 2005, 07:45:45 AM
Anyone who has seen the horror movie THE RING can imagine what a "bad sleep well" is!
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Post by: Jason on August 17, 2005, 07:58:03 AM
Oh, my...I'm remiss in wishing DR SWW a very happy birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, S. WOODY WHITE!!

Are you having duck?

I'm also remiss in welcoming back DR TPunk!

WELCOME BACK, TPUNK!

Are YOU having duck?!?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 17, 2005, 07:58:15 AM
Yeah - No rehearsal until 3:00 this afternoon.  :)  -Then final dress at 8:00...  -Funny how the time up here seemed to creep by initially, and now... I'll be back in NYC in four days.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 17, 2005, 08:03:15 AM
Yeah - No rehearsal until 3:00 this afternoon.  :)  -Then final dress at 8:00...  -Funny how the time up here seemed to creep by initially, and now... I'll be back in NYC in four days.

ALERT THE POLICE!!!!!!
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Post by: Matt H. on August 17, 2005, 08:12:09 AM
Just looked over the list of over 300 DVD releases for next week. I didn't see anything that captured my fancy.

I'm sure some of you (read DR MBarnum) will be jumping at ADAM-12. I certainly liked the show when it came on NBC all those years ago (Saturday nights, right?), but I'm not sure I'd do more than watch them one time through again, so it might better be a rental for me.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 17, 2005, 08:12:53 AM

ALERT THE POLICE!!!!!!
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Trust me, they know already.  Trust me.

There's nothing like a police escort.

;)
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 17, 2005, 08:13:51 AM
Trust me, they know already.  Trust me.

There's nothing like a police escort.

;)

Or the policemen's balls!
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Post by: Matt H. on August 17, 2005, 08:13:58 AM
Off to check the mail. Will be back in a short time.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 17, 2005, 08:14:43 AM
Just looked over the list of over 300 DVD releases for next week. I didn't see anything that captured my fancy.


I, for one, will never believe it!
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 17, 2005, 08:15:25 AM
Page 3 Dance!  Any policemen's ball shots? (Where oh where is TCB?)
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Post by: vixmom on August 17, 2005, 08:19:11 AM
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Post by: vixmom on August 17, 2005, 08:26:13 AM
Or the policemen's balls!

AH!  So this is one those sites!


 :-* ;D
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Post by: FJL on August 17, 2005, 08:26:47 AM
DR Stuart - I saw WOMAN OF THE YEAR three times in Boston, and to my 21 year old mind, it was the ultimate in wit and sophistication.  I then didn't pay attention to the New York reviews since I was away at law school, and played the LP (which I remember had particularly skimpy packaging for those days) constantly.  I particularly loved the mentioning in the title song of the ladies' name she was supposedly singing to, but have been told over and over by songwriters that those names made the lively song sloppy and unfocused, and that the score is lesser Kander and Ebb that I've been beaten down a little about it.  But when I was 21, the score felt magical.    
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Post by: vixmom on August 17, 2005, 08:26:59 AM
JOSE!!!!!! You got some 'splainin' to do!!!
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Post by: MBarnum on August 17, 2005, 08:29:56 AM
Just looked over the list of over 300 DVD releases for next week. I didn't see anything that captured my fancy.

I'm sure some of you (read DR MBarnum) will be jumping at ADAM-12.

You can bet your sweet bippy I will be all over that DVD on it's day of release! I have been so looking forward to seeing good ol' Officers Reed and Malloy! My all time favorite TV show!!

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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 17, 2005, 08:38:22 AM
JOSE!!!!!! You got some 'splainin' to do!!!

What did I do now?

I mean, I know I did something, but just exactly what was it?

;)
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 17, 2005, 08:40:06 AM
What did I do now?
Whatever needs blame!
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Post by: DERBRUCER on August 17, 2005, 08:42:03 AM

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Men with shirts on?
MBarnum likes men with shirts on!
Whoda thunk!

der Brucer
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Post by: vixmom on August 17, 2005, 08:42:46 AM
What did I do now?

I mean, I know I did something, but just exactly what was it?

;)

just in general!  :-*
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 17, 2005, 08:43:25 AM
Men with shirts on?
MBarnum likes men with shirts on!
Whoda thunk!

der Brucer

Personally, I think it's just the bright, shiny badges.

:)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 17, 2005, 08:44:08 AM
OK - Well, time for me to head out to cause more mayhem...

Laters...
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Post by: vixmom on August 17, 2005, 08:44:19 AM
doncha wish?
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Post by: DERBRUCER on August 17, 2005, 08:46:13 AM
...So, what is derBrucer fixing for YOUR birthday dinner tonight?

derBrucer is fixin' to get out his VISA and take Dear Partner out for Sushi.

der Brucer (who must remember to take along his "cheater" chop sticks so as not to totally embarass Woody by asking for a fork)
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: vixmom on August 17, 2005, 08:58:47 AM
derBrucer is fixin' to get out his VISA and take Dear Partner out for Sushi.

der Brucer (who must remember to take along his "cheater" chop sticks so as not to totally embarass Woody by asking for a fork)

"cheater " chop sticks? What's them?
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: bk on August 17, 2005, 09:00:05 AM
I'm up, I'm up.  There was loud mowing at eight o'clock this morning.  I tried to ignore it, but the loud mowing won.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Dan (the Man) on August 17, 2005, 09:06:51 AM
Personally, I think it's just the bright, shiny badges.

:)

...or the cuffs...
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Post by: Rodzinski on August 17, 2005, 09:15:28 AM
Men with shirts on?
MBarnum likes men with shirts on!
Whoda thunk!

der Brucer

Hey, some folks like their presents wrapped!
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: vixmom on August 17, 2005, 09:19:12 AM
Hey, some folks like their presents wrapped!
;D

whci reminds me... welcome back TPUNK!!
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 17, 2005, 09:22:27 AM
Happy Birthday DR SWW!

August birthdays are so much fun.

Back to PIPPIN tonight for its last four performances!
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Post by: Stuart on August 17, 2005, 09:25:09 AM
My, what a lively, and somewhat salacious, bunch we are today!
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 17, 2005, 09:25:29 AM
Title songs:
Company
Into The Woods
Mame
42nd Street
Oklahoma!
Cabaret

Second Act Openers:
The Farmer and the Cowman
Masquerade

Hmmmm....will have to give this a bit more thought.

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Post by: Stuart on August 17, 2005, 09:25:38 AM
Certainly sassy.
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 17, 2005, 09:37:12 AM
Thanks, MR BK.  I will get Cecily's address tonight and email it to you.  I appreciate it.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on August 17, 2005, 09:39:52 AM
"cheater " chop sticks? What's them?

They are aids for the "Chopsticks Impaired" called "Rookie stix".

(http://www.typhooneurope.com/assets/product_images/medium/14800%20-%201.jpg)

Mine are the basic black.

(http://www.ichizen.com/chopsticks/images/cstix017.gif)

der Brucer
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Post by: Matt H. on August 17, 2005, 09:39:58 AM
I, for one, will never believe it!

Believe me, it surprised me as much as it did you!   ;D
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Post by: Matt H. on August 17, 2005, 09:41:08 AM
You can bet your sweet bippy I will be all over that DVD on it's day of release! I have been so looking forward to seeing good ol' Officers Reed and Malloy! My all time favorite TV show!!

(http://www.star-shots.com/autos/ebay/cc50.jpg)

You just posted the (two) MAIN reasons why I loved that show. I'd follow those guys anywhere!
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Post by: Matt H. on August 17, 2005, 09:42:53 AM

Back to PIPPIN tonight for its last four performances!

Here's hoping for a good final week of performances.

How has attendance been? I ask because it's been WAY down for all of the theaters around here this summer.
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Post by: MBarnum on August 17, 2005, 09:49:11 AM
...or the cuffs...

Actually, it is the billy clubs that catch my eye.
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 17, 2005, 09:49:59 AM
Here's hoping for a good final week of performances.

How has attendance been? I ask because it's been WAY down for all of the theaters around here this summer.

First two nights were down a bit because of terrible rain storms.  Saturday and Sunday were fine.  Hopefully we will sell out at least two of the four nghts left.

We were pretty close last week.  Of course, some season ticket holders may decide to stay home and not let us know, so those seats in the center are EMPTY - but that's ANOTHER story.  ;D
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Post by: DERBRUCER on August 17, 2005, 09:51:27 AM
Now...elmore would lead us to believe that, like musical scullery maids, arrangers and orchestraters get no notice.

Well...

Quote
The orchestrations, by the usually more level-headed Harold Wheeler, are almost all wrong for the songs.

(From a pre-opening review  'Lennon,' the Yoko Musical, Needs 'Help!' (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,163171,00.html))

As the old saw goes:

Say whatever you want about me in the papers, just be sure to spell my name right.

der Brucer (a "speaking saw"? What next!)
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Post by: George on August 17, 2005, 09:54:07 AM
Here is my list of Title songs (all have already been mentioned) that I love:

Anyone Can Whistle
Avenue Q
Bounce
Bus and Truck
Cabaret
La Cage Aux Folles
Company
Do I Hear A Waltz
Eating Raoul
Into the Woods
The Light in the Piazza
Little Shop of Horrors
Promises, Promises
Ragtime
She Loves Me
Sunday in the Park with George
Sunset Blvd.
Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street
They're Playing My (Our) Song
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown

Just a few. ;)

I can't think of any Act Two Openers that haven't been mentioned, mainly because I know most shows from the recordings and I just listen to them all the way through and don't pay too much attention...it's all one piece.
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Post by: vixmom on August 17, 2005, 09:54:40 AM
My, what a lively, and somewhat salacious, bunch we are today!
hey! I resemble that remark! :D
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Post by: George on August 17, 2005, 09:54:55 AM
Actually, I just remembered:  "Too Darn Hot" from Kiss Me, Kate!  I saw that in London with the World's Sexiest Man Alive!! ;D
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Post by: MBarnum on August 17, 2005, 10:00:46 AM
My, what a lively, and somewhat salacious, bunch we are today!

I know! You guys just bring out the worst in me....and it is all Jose's fault!
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Post by: bk on August 17, 2005, 10:01:53 AM
This was sent to me by Mr. Craig Brockman - it is entitled Typical AOL user.

http://fortas.ktu.lt/~enorkus/2.gif
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Post by: Stuart on August 17, 2005, 10:09:58 AM
Actually, it is the billy clubs that catch my eye.

Honestly!!

(Well, in the spirit of full disclosure, I was going to say the same thing, but left it for DR TCB.)
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Post by: Jason on August 17, 2005, 10:30:21 AM
We're having a staff meeting today at 4:00. Today could be the day they give us our bonus checks, though I think it's probably them wanting to berate us for something we've done wrong.

News at 11:00.
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Post by: Jennifer on August 17, 2005, 10:34:25 AM
I wasn't happy with Jennifer choosing Kaysar to replace Rachel...I was so enjoying Kaysar's return....on the other hand I have been impressed with Jen, as she is a stronger player that I had thought!

Did you already know that she had chosen Kaysar (not sure if you follow the live feeds at all).

I disagree that jennifer is coming across as strong (although they are editing her much kinder than i would be). I think she is a lying witch and I want to hit her over the head with a shovel.

I do not like how she is not talking to any of her team about her exact decisions beforehand.  And I do not like that she does not think what she was wrong.

The WHOLE HOUSE made a pact to get rid of sarah and james.  Howie/rachel/janelle gave up a chance to vote out a Disciple last week. And I cannot believe that Maggie especially could agree to not honoring their word.  That, AND jen standing in that box for 14 hrs and making a deal with kaysar (and then not thinking twice about breaking it) ... well i cannot stand her.
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Post by: vixmom on August 17, 2005, 10:36:31 AM
This was sent to me by Mr. Craig Brockman - it is entitled Typical AOL user.

http://fortas.ktu.lt/~enorkus/2.gif

Love IT!!
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Post by: DERBRUCER on August 17, 2005, 10:36:57 AM
Act II Openers:

Please Hello (Pacific Overtures)
I Have Dreamed (King and I)

der Brucer (seems most shows have the second/third number of Act II the "biggie")
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: vixmom on August 17, 2005, 10:37:53 AM
Did anyone else catch RENO 911?

Anyone know the name of the actor playing the "son"?

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Post by: DERBRUCER on August 17, 2005, 10:41:40 AM
Love IT!!

Shouldn't a nice progresive Mom like you eschew such gratuitous gore?

der Brucer
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on August 17, 2005, 10:46:14 AM
Absolutely best Act II opener of a straight play:

Shirley Valentine
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 17, 2005, 10:48:08 AM
For DRs Jane, TomovOz, DearReaderLaura and François de Paris, all of whom have kindly inquired about "Miss Vickie" over the past years.

Miss Vickie left this world at 10:00 a.m. today, having lived 22 years and 4 months on earth, the last 10 of which were with me here in Oakland as sole proprietor of her kingdom.

She was a sweet girl with a loving disposition.

In spite of having been in the frame of mind of "expecting this" for some time, I am, as all pet owners will understand, heartbroken.

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Post by: Jennifer on August 17, 2005, 10:49:25 AM
For DR Danise:

Variety reports that MICHAEL BALL is currently in negotiations for a 40-week run as Count Fosco in THE WOMAN IN WHITE ON BROADWAY.

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/94576.html
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Post by: Jennifer on August 17, 2005, 10:50:26 AM
So sorry DR RonP.  Good vibes for you. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: DERBRUCER on August 17, 2005, 10:51:53 AM
Latest Internet poor dog story:

Quote
A very good friend of ours works with a man who has two labs that were abandoned near his property. The SPCA actually knew the dogs because they were going to confiscate the dogs from the owner. The owner somehow found out & just let them go, so obviously they are not going back to that person. They are both male around 5 years old - though they look younger???

I get these Emails, usually with embeded or attached pictures of the regular amateur MegaPixel size.

I put the photos through my Kodak software which lets me crop appropriately and save in a much-reduced pixel size; then the pix and data are posted on our Animal Rescue League (http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/sussex-rescue.html) site on PetFinder.com and faster-loading Emails are sent to other rescue orgs.  

der Brucer
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Jason on August 17, 2005, 10:52:48 AM
DR Ron Pulliam: I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember what it was like when I lost my Princess. My thoughts are with you.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Dan (the Man) on August 17, 2005, 10:58:19 AM
DR Ron, I'm so sorry to hear about Miss Vickie.  
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: MBarnum on August 17, 2005, 11:02:46 AM
Did you already know that she had chosen Kaysar (not sure if you follow the live feeds at all).

I disagree that jennifer is coming across as strong (although they are editing her much kinder than i would be). I think she is a lying witch and I want to hit her over the head with a shovel.

I do not like how she is not talking to any of her team about her exact decisions beforehand.  And I do not like that she does not think what she was wrong.

The WHOLE HOUSE made a pact to get rid of sarah and james.  Howie/rachel/janelle gave up a chance to vote out a Disciple last week. And I cannot believe that Maggie especially could agree to not honoring their word.  That, AND jen standing in that box for 14 hrs and making a deal with kaysar (and then not thinking twice about breaking it) ... well i cannot stand her.

I have not been following the live feeds because as I like to be surprrised as to who gets voted off, vetoed, or wins HOH when I watch the show....but it would be fun to know about the other things that go on in the house not related to the votings or competitions.

As for keeping you word in the house...it's importance seems to come and go depending on the whims of the players...in Maggie's case it simply isn't convenient for her to keep her word or insist that Jen keep her word...but by gosh just wait for them to get their knickers in a twist when they think someone else didn't keep their promises. LOL!
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 17, 2005, 11:03:59 AM
DRRonPulliam, I'm sorry to hear about Miss Vickie.  22 years is a long, good life, and I'm sure it was a happy one.

I forgot a great title song, even more embarassing since I caught the final performance:  RAGS; best thing Judy Kuhn's ever done.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: MBarnum on August 17, 2005, 11:04:02 AM
Very sorry to hear about Miss Vickie, DR Ron P.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Jrand73 on August 17, 2005, 11:06:48 AM
DR RP - words can help a little, but good thoughts and strength vibes are on their way.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: td on August 17, 2005, 11:07:12 AM
Page 3 Dance!  Any policemen's ball shots? (Where oh where is TCB?)

(http://www.ezydvd.com.au/g/i/p/219766.jpg)
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: vixmom on August 17, 2005, 11:08:12 AM
Shouldn't a nice progresive Mom like you eschew such gratuitous gore?

der Brucer
You don't think I let the Vixter see this stuff do you?  I am an old fashioned do as I say and never mind what I'm doing kind of mom  ;D

It actually reminded me of some of my days at work!! ;D

But speaking of gratiuitous gore....
Have you been introduced to Happy Tree Friends yet?

http://happytreefriends.atomfilms.com/watch_episodes/index.html
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Post by: td on August 17, 2005, 11:10:15 AM
Page 3 Dance!  Any policemen's ball shots? (Where oh where is TCB?)

(http://www.musicman.com/00pic/1419.jpg)
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Post by: td on August 17, 2005, 11:12:32 AM
Page 3 Dance!  Any policemen's ball shots? (Where oh where is TCB?)

(http://www.roy.hi-ho.ne.jp/yasuki/jeffbeck/police/policemans_01a160.gif)
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Post by: Jennifer on August 17, 2005, 11:14:28 AM
I have not been following the live feeds because as I like to be surprrised as to who gets voted off, vetoed, or wins HOH when I watch the show....but it would be fun to know about the other things that go on in the house not related to the votings or competitions.

I'm amazed you don't want to peek and read what me and cillaliz and ron are posting about! :)

Actually I usually like surprises too. But for me BB is different.  The whole show is made 100 times better by reading about the live feeds.  It really makes it so much better.  It's hard to explain.  But they don't show so much of what is really happening.  I think i'd feel like i was being manipulated if i didn't read the truth!
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Post by: vixmom on August 17, 2005, 11:15:15 AM
Oh Ron, I am so sorry about Miss Vickie
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Post by: td on August 17, 2005, 11:18:48 AM
Dear DR Ron, Miss Dixie and I extend our sympathies.   :'(
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Post by: Stuart on August 17, 2005, 11:19:56 AM
Dear Ron, my thoughts are with you.
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Post by: Stuart on August 17, 2005, 11:24:16 AM
jennifer is ...  a lying witch and I want to hit her over the head with a shovel.


Amen to that, sister!  Amen to that!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 17, 2005, 11:24:19 AM
Many thanks to all for your expressions of sympathy.

It means a lot.
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Post by: Sandra on August 17, 2005, 11:31:19 AM
Happy birthday, Dear Reader S. Woody White! Will there be cake?

Ron, I am so sorry to hear about Miss Vickie.
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Post by: Jennifer on August 17, 2005, 11:35:52 AM

BIG BROTHER DISCUSSION:

Earlier I wrote:
Quote
jennifer is ...  a lying witch and I want to hit her over the head with a shovel.

Amen to that, sister!  Amen to that!

It killed me that they left out so much stuff (like jen and yapril sitting and jen laughing how mad kaysar would be that she was a liar).

I think they edited jen too nice.

And all I have to say is that they had better not make april look like the victim when howie has his tirade!

(btw did you see the video of it?)
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Post by: vixmom on August 17, 2005, 11:36:15 AM
Sandra  do tell us the story of the college student and the fighting minister
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Post by: Ben on August 17, 2005, 11:40:54 AM
Ron, very sorry to hear about Miss Vickie.
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Post by: Sandra on August 17, 2005, 11:44:42 AM
(Un)fortunately, the minister and I didn't get into a fight yesterday. Maybe some other time.
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Post by: vixmom on August 17, 2005, 11:51:01 AM
(Un)fortunately, the minister and I didn't get into a fight yesterday. Maybe some other time.

why did you think you were going to get in a fight?
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: vixmom on August 17, 2005, 11:51:21 AM
Has he forbidden Cherry Coke on church grounds?
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Post by: vixmom on August 17, 2005, 11:52:12 AM
Has anybody heard any buzz baout the upcoming American Trailer Park Musical? Good, bad or indifferent?
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Post by: DERBRUCER on August 17, 2005, 11:55:33 AM

She was a sweet girl with a loving disposition.


Im sure she's looking back with fond memories.

der Brucer

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Post by: Charles Pogue on August 17, 2005, 11:56:03 AM
Happy B'day, Woody!
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Post by: Charles Pogue on August 17, 2005, 11:57:25 AM
Ron, so sorry to hear about Miss Vickie.
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Post by: Sandra on August 17, 2005, 11:58:11 AM
Has he forbidden Cherry Coke on church grounds?

Oh, don't even say that!

It's a long story why I thought we were going to get into an arguing match. The short version of the story is that he decided that our church needed to open a coffee house and put me and my friend in charge of it, but he is making all the decisions and won't let us do anything. We've been arguing a lot lately. Yesterday we were going to pick out the tables for the coffee house, and I was sure someone was going to cause a scene, but we all walked away happy.
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Post by: Jane on August 17, 2005, 12:08:44 PM
S.WOODY WHITE, HAVE A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY![/size]

 :D :D :D
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 17, 2005, 12:15:34 PM
Well I suppose if Jesus can have a bookstore in Plainfield, he can have a coffee house in Arizona.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: vixmom on August 17, 2005, 12:16:49 PM
Some of my closest friends I met at a church coffee house back in the 70's......
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Post by: Stuart on August 17, 2005, 12:22:43 PM
Has he forbidden Cherry Coke on church grounds?

Now, THAT's funny!
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: vixmom on August 17, 2005, 12:24:35 PM
Every time I drink a cherry coke now I think of DR Sandra
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Post by: Rodzinski on August 17, 2005, 12:32:06 PM
Sorry to hear that, Ron. That's sad news, and nothing one can prepare for.
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Post by: Jane on August 17, 2005, 12:32:07 PM
Ron, we are never really prepared.  Though I never met Miss Vickie I became attached to her and am very saddened by your news.  I hope your good memories will be a comfort to you now.
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Post by: Jane on August 17, 2005, 12:33:12 PM
Has he forbidden Cherry Coke on church grounds?

 ;D
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Post by: Jane on August 17, 2005, 12:34:41 PM
JRand good vibes for a sell outs!

DerBrucer those chops sticks look more difficult to use than regular ones.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on August 17, 2005, 12:48:18 PM
Every time I drink a cherry coke now I think of DR Sandra

And I feel like a cheating husband when I drink Wild Cherry Pepsi.
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Post by: FJL on August 17, 2005, 12:52:58 PM
DR Ron - Our thoughts are with you.  We're so sorry to hear about your loss.
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Post by: Jason on August 17, 2005, 12:53:54 PM
I, too, think of DR Sandra when I drink Cherry Coke. Then I start thinking about chocolate chip cookies. Coincidence? I think not!
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 17, 2005, 12:59:37 PM
Oh...oh....DR JASON'S avatar made me think:

I love the DREAMGIRLS title song/number.  Great orchestration and so well sung on the OBC....it is my favorite number in the show...followed by When I First Saw You....
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Post by: Jason on August 17, 2005, 01:01:40 PM
I can't believe I didn't even think of it. "Dreamgirls" is a great title song, and the opening montage of Act II is fab, too. Duh!

Thanks for pointing that one out, Jack.
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 17, 2005, 01:09:02 PM
:)
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Post by: Matt H. on August 17, 2005, 01:10:07 PM
Oh, DR Ron, I am so sorry about Miss Vickie, but I know you have decades of beautiful, wonderful memories, and they will help you over this heartbreak, I know.

And I know many here at HHW are sending good thoughts your way. Again, I'm so sorry.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 17, 2005, 01:11:58 PM
I agree, DR JRand, "Dreamgirls" is a fabulous number. It and "Family" are my two favorite songs in the show.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 17, 2005, 01:13:22 PM
I don't know the actor who played Lt. Dangle's "son," but he was a cutie, and I was as taken with him as Dangle was!

But my favorite parts of the show last night were the running gags with the Hummer. Very funny.
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Post by: vixmom on August 17, 2005, 01:14:14 PM
And I feel like a cheating husband when I drink Wild Cherry Pepsi.

 ;D
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Post by: Matt H. on August 17, 2005, 01:14:51 PM
I also started on the special features for the season 2 disc of THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW. Looks like they're going to take a fair amount of time to get through, and I think I'll at some point take it out and in SONG OF THE THIN MAN so I can finish up that boxed set of movies.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 17, 2005, 01:16:18 PM
I did not get by Astaire-Rogers boxed set today (definitely tomorrow), so I do need to finish off THE THIN MAN before they arrive. (hmmmm.... sounds like I'm about to do something to start another mystery!)  :)
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Post by: Jed on August 17, 2005, 01:17:39 PM
And I feel like a cheating husband when I drink Wild Cherry Pepsi.

Me too!
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Post by: vixmom on August 17, 2005, 01:18:19 PM
I don't know the actor who played Lt. Dangle's "son," but he was a cutie, and I was as taken with him as Dangle was!

But my favorite parts of the show last night were the running gags with the Hummer. Very funny.

Definitely a cuitie!!


Vixdad HATES HATES  HATES  Humvees (for non-miltary use) with a passion and he was absolutely ROTFL with all those gags...
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Post by: George on August 17, 2005, 01:27:54 PM
Ron, I'm very sorry to hear about Miss Vickie. :'(
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Post by: vixmom on August 17, 2005, 01:31:49 PM
I was window shopping for new school clothers for the Vixter the other day and I saw this in the Express


Now I know I am "getting up there" and I am so uncool that I'm not even sure what the cool word for "cool" is these days, but if a see a pair of jeans like this  they are destined for the garbage. Do people really pay $88 for a pair like this?  

I am counting on you "with-it" younguns out there to tell me - Am I really THAT out of step with mainstream fashion?







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Post by: bk on August 17, 2005, 01:41:10 PM
Back for a moment, then must run out and pick up packages.

Sorry to hear about Miss Vickie, Ron.
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Post by: Stuart on August 17, 2005, 01:44:19 PM
I can't believe I didn't even think of it. "Dreamgirls" is a great title song, and the opening montage of Act II is fab, too. Duh!

Thanks for pointing that one out, Jack.

Add me to the list of people who didn't even think of it!  Especially after its brilliant use in "Longtime Companion."
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 17, 2005, 01:49:45 PM
And more thanks to others of you who have so generously expressed sympathies.

You're all a kind and generous group.  I feel fortunate to be a member here.

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Post by: vixmom on August 17, 2005, 01:52:05 PM
And we feel fortunate to have you as a member here.
 :-*
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Post by: Matt H. on August 17, 2005, 01:54:45 PM
I just read in Mandelbaum that INSIDE U.S.A. and THE BAND WAGON OCRs are being released together on the Sepia label on September 6. That is FABULOUS NEWS! I never thought these albums would ever be available, and I can't wait to get my copy!
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Post by: vixmom on August 17, 2005, 01:58:08 PM
Ooh!!  I have been invited out for post birthday dinner!!!

I may need a pair of derB's cheater chopsticks
we're going to Gasho of Japan Japanese steak house  for habachi!!

http://www.gasho.com/menu-ny-nj.asp

YUMM!! :D

Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Jason on August 17, 2005, 01:58:10 PM
Back from our staff meeting. We weren't scorned - we were given our bonuses, which sadly were $2000 less than we had hoped they would be. In fact, the entire bonus is not even enough to make one payment on my student loan.

There go my plans for the fall...
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Post by: Matt H. on August 17, 2005, 01:58:18 PM
I have a question for the theater buffs among us here.

A friend asked me today which Broadway show has the most different English language recordings of its score. My first thought was OKLAHOMA! but now I'm thinking maybe THE KING AND I.

Anyone have any other guesses? BTW, he didn't have the answer. He was just wondering, and now so am I.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: vixmom on August 17, 2005, 01:59:00 PM
Well I must scurry to get ready.... later all!!!
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Matt H. on August 17, 2005, 02:00:20 PM
Back from our staff meeting. We weren't scorned - we were given our bonuses, which sadly were $2000 less than we had hoped they would be. In fact, the entire bonus is not even enough to make one payment on my student loan.

There go my plans for the fall...

Oh, I'm sorry about that. I used to get my hopes up each year about salary raises at school, and I was almost always disappointed. It was always under the rise of inflation, so unless one had outside income, he was always playing catch-up (ketsup?).
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Post by: Matt H. on August 17, 2005, 02:04:18 PM
All right, I'm off to see Nick and Nora sing their SONG OF THE THIN MAN. Will return later tonight.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Jane on August 17, 2005, 02:07:21 PM
Vixmom I practically live in jeans-absolutely love them and variety is fun.  I think the jeans are cute.  I will not be surprised if I’m the only one who thinks so.  Does anyone else?
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Jason on August 17, 2005, 02:17:51 PM
The jeans are cute, but they look like someone laid under a truck to get them to look that way. Tire tracks and broken hearts, baby...that's what we're about at HHW.com today.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: DearReaderLaura on August 17, 2005, 03:12:35 PM
Dear Ron, I am so sorry to hear about to hear about losing Miss Vickie. You two were very fortunate to have had each other for so long. My thoughts are with you.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Ginny on August 17, 2005, 03:13:08 PM
Happiest of birthdays to DR SWW!
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: DearReaderLaura on August 17, 2005, 03:13:20 PM
Today I bought DR Sandra's textbook for the next semester. I think she should use this English degree to write textbooks!
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Ginny on August 17, 2005, 03:14:15 PM
DR Ron Pulliam - I'm so sorry to learn of your loss of Miss Vickie.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: DearReaderLaura on August 17, 2005, 03:14:38 PM
Our minister came to us with lots of fresh ideas to make us grow in our new location. And we are resisting. DR Sandra is particularly stubborn, so there it is.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 17, 2005, 03:19:26 PM
I think the jeans are cute.  I will not be surprised if I’m the only one who thinks so.  Does anyone else?

Great if your an extra on Dukes of Hazzard, or are trying out for Lil Abner.

(NOTE: Gay men do NOT patch jeans, they relish in the damage)
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Tomovoz on August 17, 2005, 03:22:34 PM
Dear Ron

I was so sad indeed to read your news.
Warmest of thoughts to you from Colin, Fosca, Magnus and myself.

A special love.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: elmore3003 on August 17, 2005, 03:26:26 PM
I'm going to delete that last post.  I will say that I have not been treated well by either Light Opera Works in Chicago or the Jule Styne office on DARLING OF THE DAY, and I'm glad it's finished.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: DearReaderLaura on August 17, 2005, 03:30:35 PM
Do people really pay $88 for a pair like this?  


Not me. But then my daughter would never ask for jeans like those.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: DearReaderLaura on August 17, 2005, 03:31:04 PM
I'm going to delete that last post.

What last post?
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Matthew on August 17, 2005, 03:31:53 PM
Sincere condolances to you, DR Ron on your loss.  
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: DearReaderLaura on August 17, 2005, 03:47:11 PM
My desert sage bush likes the recent rains:
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 17, 2005, 04:20:27 PM
Photo from Feb-Mar 1993 when my parents had both my cats while I finished my Navy career on USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) out of San Diego.  Vickie is on top...and the brute beast serving as her cushion was my wondrous, wonderful Dickens (1987-1995).
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: TCB on August 17, 2005, 04:29:23 PM
TCB, re last night's comment

Perhaps he has had more practice.   :)

Hmmm, you're probably right, but not as much as you  ;)



I resemble that remark!
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: TCB on August 17, 2005, 04:36:51 PM
And I am truly loving the John Schlesinger biography I'm in the midst of reading. I probably need to write William Mann a fan letter because I've loved all of his nonfiction works. I've never read one of his fiction books, however.


If you read THE BIOGRAPH GIRL, let me know what you think.  I tried and tried to get into that book, because I wanted to like it; but I just couldn't grasp it.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Tomovoz on August 17, 2005, 04:37:30 PM
Wonderful photo Ron. Thank you for sharing on this day.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Cillaliz on August 17, 2005, 04:41:24 PM
Ron,
So sorry to hear about Miss Vickie.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Cillaliz on August 17, 2005, 04:42:10 PM
Thanks for sharing the photo
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: TCB on August 17, 2005, 04:42:22 PM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on Today at 07:58:15am
Yeah - No rehearsal until 3:00 this afternoon.    -Then final dress at 8:00...  -Funny how the time up here seemed to creep by initially, and now... I'll be back in NYC in four days.
 
 

ALERT THE POLICE!!!!!!


Hell, alert the Navy!
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Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: TCB on August 17, 2005, 04:51:45 PM
DR Ron, words can't begin to express my sorrow at your loss.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: TCB on August 17, 2005, 05:07:58 PM
BK -- If I have forgotten to tell you, yet; I think that NEW GUY IN TOWN is fantastic!
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Jane on August 17, 2005, 05:08:07 PM
Ron, how sweet.  I'm so glad you shared the photo.  Do you have anymore of Miss Vickie all grown up?
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Jane on August 17, 2005, 05:10:06 PM
Great if your an extra on Dukes of Hazzard, or are trying out for Lil Abner.

(NOTE: Gay men do NOT patch jeans, they relish in the damage)

Those jeans aren't patched, they are stylishly worn in just the right places.  ;D
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Jane on August 17, 2005, 05:15:32 PM
We just had a lovely visit with Penny before she continued on her drive home.  She is doing well considering the stress & pain of the last year.  She has one last trip to make before she can rest.  Next time she stops she will be hauling furniture and other keepsakes from her parents.  A good friend will be with her. :)

She asked about everyone and says hello.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Charles Pogue on August 17, 2005, 05:51:12 PM
I second TCB that NEW GUY IN TOWN is FANTASTIC!  If there are still those of you out there (is it possible?  Can there be?) who've not ordered the great new Kritzerland recordings, WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU WAITING FOR??!!!  Bruce Kimmel is the best producer of Broadway-related recordings living!  Go to the site!  Order now!
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Jane on August 17, 2005, 06:11:00 PM
I will, as soon as my kitchen has been torn apart and put back together again.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: bk on August 17, 2005, 06:12:58 PM
TCB: Thank you for your lovely comment.  Guy is very pleased to hear it.

Pogue: Thank you for your lovely comment.  Guy is very pleased to hear it.
And, yes, there are a few here who have ordered NO Kritzerland CDs.  I'm hoping people get around to it eventually.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Jason on August 17, 2005, 06:25:55 PM
Some of us only got a $225 bonus when we thought we were getting $2200, so some of us can't afford any Kritzerland CDs, even though we would love to order them. It's a pity, but such is life.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: bk on August 17, 2005, 06:27:13 PM
PNEUMATIC, baby, PNEUMATIC!

Of course we understand if some folks don't have funds.  
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Jason on August 17, 2005, 06:30:05 PM
The lack of fundage is a disappointment to us all - believe me.

PBS is currently showing a wonderful biography of Richard Rodgers. Quite exciting...and they're showing parts of "Small House of Uncle Thomas," which is my very favorite of all his dance pieces.

And DR Jose's friend Baayork Lee is currently on-screen.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: bk on August 17, 2005, 06:39:22 PM
Shortly I shall be on my way to sup with Miss Tammy Minoff and our potential line producer.

I do want everyone to know that I went to The Apple Pan and had a divoon Hickory Burger and split some fries.  I was giving a Kritzer tour and it seemed like a good idea.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Jane on August 17, 2005, 06:40:27 PM
I have a message from Danise:

“Tell everyone on the board I miss them and will post again soon.”
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Jane on August 17, 2005, 06:42:57 PM
I was the only one in my family who wasn’t an Apple Pan fan.  The pie was okay but nowhere equal to my mother’s, but then very few are.  
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: S. Woody White on August 17, 2005, 06:57:49 PM
Happy birthday, Dear Reader S. Woody White! Will there be cake?
No, but we had ice cream!

Two sugar cones, mine with coffee and brownie batter, his with coffee and black raspberry.

 :D
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: elmore3003 on August 17, 2005, 07:02:05 PM
The lack of fundage is a disappointment to us all - believe me.

PBS is currently showing a wonderful biography of Richard Rodgers. Quite exciting...and they're showing parts of "Small House of Uncle Thomas," which is my very favorite of all his dance pieces.

And DR Jose's friend Baayork Lee is currently on-screen.

I doubt that more than 10% of the piece is Rodgers;  "Hello, young lovers" and "A Puzzlement" are quoted, but I think it's 90% Trude Rittmann's.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: bk on August 17, 2005, 07:08:47 PM
And now - Dino at the piano.

After Dino's interlude, I shall return from my meal.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: S. Woody White on August 17, 2005, 07:10:27 PM
The sushi dinner was wonderful.  We had seven different kinds of maki, along with a seaweed salad and miso soup.  Der B did fairly well with his cheater chopsticks, and I think enjoyed the meal as much as I did.

We did get some photos, which I hope he'll be posting later.

Earlier today, I had a great time at work.  Things were fairly slow, and I had no customers-from-hell to deal with.

After work, der B drove us inland to the home of a Chesapeake Bay Retriever who needs a new family.  Her main human is wheelchair bound, and has no way of chasing after her when she gets out on her own.  She loves to romp around, catching as many interesting sniffs as she can, but it seems the neighbors are terrified of her, and her human has decided it's in her best interests to find a new home for her.

Hopefully, the pics der B took will help them in their quest.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: S. Woody White on August 17, 2005, 07:11:05 PM
Again, thanks to all for the birthday wishes

S. Woody White, resident curmudgeon.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: S. Woody White on August 17, 2005, 07:13:06 PM
Ron - my condolences.

 :'(
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: S. Woody White on August 17, 2005, 07:15:35 PM
There is no truth to the rumor that cheater chopsticks were invented by Jose.

He's to blame for the originals, instead.








 ;D :o ;D
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: TCB on August 17, 2005, 07:17:10 PM
SWW, forgive me, I am a space cadet.



[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY,[/move]

[move=right,scroll,6,transparent,100%]S. WOODY WHITE![/move]
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: S. Woody White on August 17, 2005, 07:17:52 PM
I must wussburger.  I've another early work day tomorrow.  But it's been a fine day, a fine day indeed.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: S. Woody White on August 17, 2005, 07:18:53 PM
SWW, forgive me, I am a space cadet.

I will always forgive space cadets!   :-*
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Jane on August 17, 2005, 07:22:57 PM

After work, der B drove us inland to the home of a Chesapeake Bay Retriever who needs a new family.  Her main human is wheelchair bound, and has no way of chasing after her when she gets out on her own.  She loves to romp around, catching as many interesting sniffs as she can, but it seems the neighbors are terrified of her, and her human has decided it's in her best interests to find a new home for her.

Hopefully, the pics der B took will help them in their quest.

How old is the dog.  Maybe she can be trained to be an assistance dog.  Oh, what are they called for people in wheel chairs?
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Cillaliz on August 17, 2005, 07:45:17 PM
Well it's looking more and more like I will be going to New York for the October get together!  I have booked a room, but have to check out a couple more things at work before I get the plane tickets.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: MBarnum on August 17, 2005, 07:49:54 PM
Hurray Callaliz! Since I didn't get to meet you on the west coast, I am hoping to meet you on the east coast!
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 17, 2005, 07:50:52 PM

After work, der B drove us inland to the home of a Chesapeake Bay Retriever who needs a new family.  Her main human is wheelchair bound, and has no way of chasing after her when she gets out on her own.  She loves to romp around, catching as many interesting sniffs as she can, but it seems the neighbors are terrified of her, and her human has decided it's in her best interests to find a new home for her.

Hopefully, the pics der B took will help them in their quest.

Here's Cheney:

(http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/3691292/108887349.jpg)

(http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/3691292/108887346.jpg)

(http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/3691292/108887342.jpg)

der Brucer
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Sandra on August 17, 2005, 07:51:47 PM
I, too, think of DR Sandra when I drink Cherry Coke. Then I start thinking about chocolate chip cookies. Coincidence? I think not!

Are you hinting?

I now have a stack of books required for next semester. Those that aren't boring are probably dirty. Just like the Communist/smut/Communist smut ordeal a couple semesters ago. Bleh!

I also "get" to take a class from Dr. C. of what I call The Boring Dr. C. Show. He can talk for an hour and never actually say anything. The only interesting thing about him is that he sounds almost exactly like Guy Haines. I've never heard him sing, though.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 17, 2005, 07:55:54 PM
CHEERS!

(http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/3691292/108886944.jpg)

AND NOW, YOUR DINNER!

(http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/3691292/108886941.jpg)

PLEASE, SIR, MAY I HAVE SOME MORE?

(http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/3691292/108886937.jpg)

SIDEWALK CHESS

(http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/3691292/108886927.jpg)

der Brucer
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Cillaliz on August 17, 2005, 07:57:37 PM
Hurray Callaliz! Since I didn't get to meet you on the west coast, I am hoping to meet you on the east coast!

Thanks DR MBARNUM, I'm really looking forward to it
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Matt H. on August 17, 2005, 08:03:55 PM
Loved the picture of Miss Vickie and DIckens. How precious. Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 17, 2005, 08:05:30 PM
How old is the dog.  Maybe she can be trained to be an assistance dog.  Oh, what are they called for people in wheel chairs?

She is 5 years old - well past the training stage. And, surprise, they are called Assistance Dogs!

The "Assistance" the gentlemen needs is chasing after the dog!

der Brucer (maybe we could train her sister Chelsea to take her for walks?)
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Matt H. on August 17, 2005, 08:05:49 PM
Hmmmm,,,, THE BIOGRAPH GIRL. Not sure I would have much interest in reading about, was it Florence Lawrence, at any rate her, even if the writing was well done.

Seems like I remember reading lots of good reviews for it, however. Was it his first biography?
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Matt H. on August 17, 2005, 08:09:25 PM
Had a friend stop by for a dink after work tonight, so I didn't get to DVD watching until later than I wanted. Finished up THE MARY TYLER MOORE special features including the trivia quiz (got all 11 questions correct) and read the MAD Magazine parody of the show which I had never seen before - THE MARY TAILOR-MADE SHOW. Certainly was funny with the names for some of the characters: Mr. Grant was Mr. Grunt; Rhoda was Rodent; Ted was Klod. Very funny.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 17, 2005, 08:09:32 PM
Another brilliant idea from Madison Ave.

(http://images.inc.com/magazine/20050801/bpromo_advertising.jpg)
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Matt H. on August 17, 2005, 08:13:04 PM
After I finished with MARY, I put in SONG OF THE THIN MAN. It does indeed look very good with only a few speckles and a couple of places where I noticed some quick print damage. Still, the contrast was as stark as I remembered, and it looked sharp and wonderful. Sound was good, too. I need to research who sang for Gloria Grahame in the film.

And surprise of surprises, DR JRand, who played Mrs. Thayer but BESS FLOWERS!!! I'll bet you I've seen this movie at least a dozen times in my life, and I had NEVER noticed it was she playing that part until seeing her name in the credits.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Matt H. on August 17, 2005, 08:17:16 PM
I then flipped over the CSI: NY for some more modern day mystery. One of the murdered victims was killed by frozen airplane crap accidentally dropped from a plane before landing at LaGuardia. That was the first time I had ever heard of THAT as a murder weapon.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Jason on August 17, 2005, 08:25:37 PM
Sandra: I would never hint at such a thing! That would be unseemly...  ;)
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 17, 2005, 08:31:26 PM
FOX News is running video clips for MBarnum:

(http://www.foxnews.com/video2/images/90_vid_fl_cav_fire_081705.jpg)
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Matt H. on August 17, 2005, 08:41:59 PM
The hour is getting late, so I think I must call it a day.

Good night, all.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Dan (the Man) on August 17, 2005, 08:50:09 PM
The lack of fundage is a disappointment to us all - believe me.

PBS is currently showing a wonderful biography of Richard Rodgers. Quite exciting...and they're showing parts of "Small House of Uncle Thomas," which is my very favorite of all his dance pieces.

And DR Jose's friend Baayork Lee is currently on-screen.

This is a very good edition of the American Masters series though it ends somberly.  Rodgers' life wasn't a happy one in his final years.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: TPunk on August 17, 2005, 08:51:32 PM
Hi Everyone, still catching up on the last few days of posts.  Thank you for all of the warm welcomes back to the board.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: TPunk on August 17, 2005, 08:54:06 PM
Ron, I am so sorry for your loss.  I know that losing a pet is like losing a family member.  Best wishes from Rodzinski, Killbot, Walty and me.  And thank you for sharing the lovely picture of Miss Vickie.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: TPunk on August 17, 2005, 08:54:34 PM
Happy Birthday Woody!  The sushi looks delicious!
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: TPunk on August 17, 2005, 08:55:31 PM
On the TOD, favorite title songs are Oklahoma, Sunday in the Park with George, Hello, Dolly, and Rags.  I'm also a fan off Big Doll House as a second act opener.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Dan (the Man) on August 17, 2005, 08:56:15 PM
DR Matt, to offer an answer to your earlier question, I would think that Gypsy has the most English Language recordings.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: TPunk on August 17, 2005, 08:58:41 PM
My affection for Rodzinski is so strong that I attended a baseball game tonight.  I watched the whole game and didn't pull out my book once!
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Dan (the Man) on August 17, 2005, 09:01:43 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/WandaDuck/hullabaloo_dance.jpg)
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Dan (the Man) on August 17, 2005, 09:02:55 PM
My affection for Rodzinski is so strong that I attended a baseball game tonight.  I watched the whole game and didn't pull out my book once!

DR Rodz is one lucky guy!
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Tomovoz on August 17, 2005, 09:14:04 PM
My affection for Rodzinski is so strong that I attended a baseball game tonight.  I watched the whole game and didn't pull out my book once!
I'm not sure that I'd do that for anyone. Of course if there was a reward attached  ..!  Blame it on Jose.
Welcome back DR TPunk.

Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: MBarnum on August 17, 2005, 09:41:04 PM
My affection for Rodzinski is so strong that I attended a baseball game tonight.  I watched the whole game and didn't pull out my book once!

Boy, I remember having to sit through a whole football game once because of a boyfriend...afterwards I felt it was best to dump him.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: bk on August 17, 2005, 09:49:55 PM
Back from a lovely supper.  Our potential line producer for the play is sleeping on our offer.  We hope she'll say yes.

Okay, someone give me the dates for the October hainsies/kimlets gathering.  I may just fly in.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Cillaliz on August 17, 2005, 10:11:13 PM
The main events - walking tour with Jose and dinner are on October 5th.

The dates people arrive and leave vary a little but it's all the first week in October. Maybe someone else can give you something a little more specific
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Matthew on August 17, 2005, 10:14:48 PM
Shortly I shall be on my way to sup with Miss Tammy Minoff and our potential line producer.

I do want everyone to know that I went to The Apple Pan and had a divoon Hickory Burger and split some fries.  I was giving a Kritzer tour and it seemed like a good idea.

What is a line producer?  
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Jed on August 17, 2005, 10:17:01 PM
PNEUMATIC, baby, PNEUMATIC!

Of course we understand if some folks don't have funds.  

I'm afraid lack of funds is all too common a problem around these parts.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Jed on August 17, 2005, 10:27:36 PM
Boy, I remember having to sit through a whole football game once because of a boyfriend...afterwards I felt it was best to dump him.

Note to self:  Never make Ann sit through football!




Just as long as she doesn't mind my watching Seahawks games on TV...
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: bk on August 17, 2005, 10:29:17 PM
A line producer is someone who attends to the nuts and bolts everyday stuff for the production.  She'll really be the producer - I'm just used to the movie terminology.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Matthew on August 17, 2005, 10:31:36 PM
Thanks, bk, it's not the first time I've wondered what that meant as I've seen it before.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 17, 2005, 10:35:19 PM
Good Evening!

Back from our final dress tech.

...'Nuff said.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 17, 2005, 10:37:38 PM
DR Ron Pulliam - So sorry to hear about Miss Vickie.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 17, 2005, 10:38:26 PM
DR elmore - Sorry about your "deleted post".  We'll talk next week.  ;)
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 17, 2005, 10:42:45 PM
And just in case any DRs might happen to be in the area...

Triangle will be presented at part of the Williamstown Theatre Festival over the next three nights.  Thursday and Saturday the show is at 8:30.  Friday night the show is at 11:00.  The other piece that was developed here this summer in being presented in the "alternate" slots - 11:00 Thursday, 8:30 Friday and 11:30 on Saturday.

All performances take place in Goodrich Hall.  Admission is free, but reservations are highly recommended.  Refer to http://www.wtfestival.org for more information and directions.  On the News page, look under "leapFROG".

...Oh, and I'm the Music Director - as well as the "orchestra".  ;)
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 17, 2005, 10:44:40 PM
...And I'm due back in at Penn Station at 2:25 Sunday afternoon.  I at least want to see balloons when I get up to the Concourse Level.

;D
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Jrand73 on August 17, 2005, 10:52:03 PM
Watching VICTOR/VICTORIA on TCM right now.  What a movie!  
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Jrand73 on August 17, 2005, 10:52:30 PM
DR RON thanks for posting the picture of Miss Vickie & Dickens.  
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 17, 2005, 10:53:29 PM
As for jeans....

Well, the Washington Post featured two articles on the rise of premium-priced jeans.

Tres Cheek: The Denim Mystique - The Style Secret Between Just You and Your Wallet? A $500 Pair of Pants. (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/15/AR2005081501499.html)

and

The Tao of Denim: If It's Not Worn, You Have Nothing On - Look in the Mirror and Be Frayed. Very Frayed. (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/16/AR2005081601874.html)

Very interesting reading.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Jrand73 on August 17, 2005, 10:53:51 PM
Forgot my bag at the theatre, but I will have Cecily's address for you tomorrow, MR BK.  Thanks again.

Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Jrand73 on August 17, 2005, 10:55:42 PM
DR CP - you must You Must YOU MUST take MR BK's offer of a screening of NORTH BY NORTHWEST!  I am VERY interested in your reaction to the film, the performances, the script, music, and everything else!!!

Cary Grant, James Mason, Eva Marie Saint, Alfred Hitchcock - what's NOT to like.....
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: Jrand73 on August 17, 2005, 10:56:20 PM
uh -oh there's a cockroach loose in the restaurant!
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 17, 2005, 11:00:11 PM
I was window shopping for new school clothers for the Vixter the other day and I saw this in the Express

Now I know I am "getting up there" and I am so uncool that I'm not even sure what the cool word for "cool" is these days, but if a see a pair of jeans like this  they are destined for the garbage. Do people really pay $88 for a pair like this?  

I am counting on you "with-it" younguns out there to tell me - Am I really THAT out of step with mainstream fashion?


Well...  If you check out the two articles from The Washington Post I linked to above, you'll find out that $88 is on the low end of the price scale.

It's just interesting how the whole distressed denim look comes and goes in waves - pretty "frequent" waves.  I seem to remember the last crest being only three or four years ago.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 17, 2005, 11:08:06 PM
...And on that note, I believe I shall retire for the evening.  Thankfully, we're not called until 6:30 tomorrow evening, so I can actually sort of have a day off.  I may try to hop on the bus down to North Adams and finally check out Mass MoCA - although a bunch of people I talked to today said the current round of exhibits there are good, but may leave one a bit disturbed.  So... We shall see...  But until the morning...

Goodnight.
Title: Re:BUSINESS AS USUAL
Post by: George on August 17, 2005, 11:33:29 PM
My DVD to the first season of "The Muppet Show" finally arrived today!!  I LOVE THIS SHOW!!  I've watched the episodes with Valerie Harper, Ethel Merman (both from disc 4) and Juliet Prowse, Connie Stevens, Joel Grey and Ruth Buzzie (from disc 1).  Seeing these brings back so many memories...all good!

I'm going to say good night and watch more of "The Muppet Show."  

Good night!