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Well, you've read the notes, the notes felt the holiday spirit, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're currently also feeling the holiday spirit - who ISN'T feeling the holiday spirit?
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And the word of the day is: PALLIATE!
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FOR TODAYS'S TOPIC:
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der Brucer
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And the word of the day is: PALLIATE!
Perhaps these will help palliate the discourse in Sudan:
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Bill Keller of LivePrayer has named this toy pig after the Muslim prophet
der Brucer
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And the word of the day is: PALLIATE!
I hear George has a bit of indigestion - must be from a palliate at last evening's performance.
der Brucer
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DR Jane - how very, very sweet of your Aunt! :)
{{{Hugs}}} on your upcoming birthday.
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DR td - you're quite welcome. Hope you didn't already have it.
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I hear George has a bit of indigestion - must be from a palliate at last evening's performance.
der Brucer
Yea...that must be it.
;D
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Yesterday, Jeanne wrote:
My belated congrats to George on his zombie role
Thanks! :)
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Yesterday, BK wrote:
I'm listening to Tubby the Tuba, as by Arthur Fiedler, narrated by Julia Child.
I have The Manhattan Transfer's recording of Tubby the Tuba, and from what I've read, it's the only time that all four Tubby stories are on the same recording. :) I never heard any Tubby recordings until this. I actually enjoy it a lot. The four singers are such good singers. They make it fun. :D
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Congrats Penny on NOT getting the Folklife job! ;)
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And congrats Penny, on the writing courses!
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And finally:
~~~Vibes to Penny's Brother and Sister!!~~~
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I'm not finally going to bed. Goodnight, der Brucer. 8)
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I'm not finally going to bed.
And I'm not finally getting ready to go to work! :)
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TOD: I have a lot of people to buy for, and multiple gifts. So I basically never stop shopping year round. I'm always on the lookout for the perfect fit of gift to person, and as I buy things throughout the year, I throw it all into a closet. Then, along about now, I drag the whole lot out to see what I've got, and if I need to get anything else. It's kind of a haphazard system, but it works for me.
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Good morning, all! I'm off to Toyland this morning, and I'll spend a good amount of the day there; I have several things to accomplish: finish up cataloging the music papers used in LADY OF THE SLIPPER and begin the rewrites on the critical commentary for BABES IN TOYLAND. I need to check for more reiews of the BABES 2nd class tour on thehistoric newspaper site but I can do that here.
After that, I'm back here to continue with the Men's Chorus arrangements, after a stop at the pharmacist to pick up a few perscriptions.
TOD: I buy gifts during the year and pray to God the person for whom it's intended doesn't purchase it first.
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TOD: I have a lot of people to buy for, and multiple gifts. So I basically never stop shopping year round. I'm always on the lookout for the perfect fit of gift to person, and as I buy things throughout the year, I throw it all into a closet. Then, along about now, I drag the whole lot out to see what I've got, and if I need to get anything else. It's kind of a haphazard system, but it works for me.
I usually have about 50 people on my list to deal with, because I have my mom and her partner and his family, my dad and his wife and her family, Greg's family, our clients and people we deal with on a day-to-day basis and of course, friends.
This year is the first time I'm going into the holidays without a lot of work (which usually equals cash), plus we have spent so much on doing the things we've done regarding our move, that I'm having to be very creative!
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And the word of the day is: PALLIATE!
And The Song Of The Day Is : THE RIGHT TRACK
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That said, Singdaw decripbed my method perfectly, and moving was a great opportunity to get all the xmas presents into 2 boxes. After we get back I'll lay them all out and fill in the blanks!
I also rarely "regift", unless it's something I would never use but the perfect thing for someone else, (not many people would want the things I would) but I think some of that might happen as well!
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What great pictures from DR SINGDAW last night! Wow!
And DR SAMANTHA was here for a bit!
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TAR was fine last night, they finally left one continent for another, and I am okay with the result.
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My shopping is done, mostly done online, although I keep my eye open when I am shopping otherwise, for this and that for people.
No, that's not true, I do have one more thing to get today, which I will do in a hour or so.
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And The Song Of The Day Is : THE RIGHT TRACK
I feel frenzied, I feel frazzled...
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And The Song Of The Day Is : THE RIGHT TRACK
I loved choreographing this number when we did PIPPIN!!! So much fun when you have a couple of actors who will try what you want, and who are also inventive enough to add something to the number!
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MR BK - I also believe there are file storage sites (free) where you can put the clips you want to upload so that they aren't using your hard drive space.
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While looking up EXPIRATION DATE last night for Jane, I ended up buying 3 copies. Don't know who I'll give them to but somebody will like them, I hope, and the guy who made it will have a little extra change for shopping. (He self-distributes his films.)
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Remember y'all:
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[move=right,scroll,6,transparent,100%][size=8]TONIGHT, 8-10PM!!![/size][/move]
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TNT---where's my money???
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Oh, I forgot to say:
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%][size=8]Tonight on TNT[/size][/move]
[move=right,scroll,6,transparent,100%][size=8]THE DRAMA NETWORK[/size][/move]
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Monday morning greetings! It got windy here last night and turned very cold. Fortunately, the precipitation (rain) had stopped before the temps dropped.
TOD - When we moved into our house we found a table in the basement that I claimed as the "package wrapping table." It's counter-height with formica top and storage underneath for paper and ribbon and such. As I find suitable gifts throughout the year, I put them on the shelves above the table and soon will have to sort through and see just where I am. This year, I'm having a little trouble bringing it all into focus and am trying not to panic.
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I'm not much for feeling holiday spirit... when I see some holiday spirit lying around, I'm much more likely to drink it than feel it... ;D
As for gifts, well, ours came a bit early this year (or late, depending on how you look at it, I guess):
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Baby boy came into the world by c-section Saturday morning at 0027 hours, weighing in at 7lbs. 6oz. and 19.5". General consensus (with several significant judgements still left to be made) is that baby looks very much like his older brother, but has a little bit more of his father's features.
Mother and baby are doing well, and expect to be home before the end of the week. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to try and build up a sleep surplus while I still can...
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ELAN AND FAMILY.
AN EARLY HANUKKAH PRESENT
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That is wonderful, DR Elan! Mazel Tov, and thanks for posting the picture! :)
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Mazeltov to Elan and family
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Awww, what a beautiful baby! Congratulations to DR Elan and family!
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Good morning!
A bit warmer than I was expecting this morning, but it's not supposed to warm up at all today in preparation for a temperature plunge later in the week. But it's beautiful outside right now. We had some rain during the night, but it doesn't look like it was very much.
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Not a big baby fan, but yours looks precious, DR Elan. Congratulations!
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"On the Right Track," my favorite song from PIPPIN and maybe my favorite Schwartz song where he wrote both music and lyrics.
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I have completed shopping for everyone on my list except two people, partners of close friends with whom I have little in common. I usually stroll around Pier 1 to find out of the ordinary little trifles for them because honestly, I never know what to get them for CHristmas.
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I am EAGERLY awaiting tonight's THE CLOSER (there's a marathon of season three episodes on today. Only one seems to be missing), and I will be watching it "live." CHUCK and HEROES will have to wait until tomorrow.
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I exchange gifts with my friends through a series of CHristmas dinners held each year at one person's (out of the group) house. One's date is already set - December 20th. Don't know yet about the others.
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I haven't bought any gifts yet, but I know what I am going to get two friends of mine who are now the longest coupled people I know. The other two couples broke up this year. One after 19 years and the other after 5 years.
Getting back to the couple who are still together....Another friend and I are getting together to buy them new dishes, flatware and glasses.
Other friends and family I do not know at this time. Since my neice and nephew will be done here for their school break in a few weeks I'll probably get them a gift certificate to get clothes.
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Today I will try to watch DEXTER. I want to transfer climactic moments from the last two TORCHWOODs to a DVD-R (not the whole episodes, just emotional moments; those who have seen them know what I'm talking about) so I can clear those from the hard drive. And I will continue to watch MURDER SHE WROTE episodes. Hopefully the ones today will all feature Angela.
Tonight, I hope to get to BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA on Blu-ray.
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Christmas shopping is pretty easy for me as we draw names and so there is really only one present that I need to get and it will be a gift certificate to an art store.
I no longer by for nieces and nephews as they are all over 18 now and have joined the grown-ups. I do buy for the grand-nieces and nephews which is pretty easy and fun, and most of that shopping was done long ago.
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Bosco and Freddy, on the other hand, have yet to do their gift shopping for me...they always buy the best gifts!
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Congratulations to Elan and family on the new little bundle of joy!!!
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Not to be a wet blanket, but Der Brucer, those two photos referring to the "Bear" situation that you posted are rather tacky and certainly do not help the situation that they are directed towards. It may be difficult for some to understand the point of view of the population that are offended by that, but to add fuel to the fire does nobody any good.
And considering how upset another DR, who is very close to you, was last week over a political joke that was taken as quite a personnal insult, I would think you would have thought this out better.
'nuff said.
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I'm heading down now to get a jump start on cleaning up for lunch out later with best friend John.
WBBL.
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Such a gorgeous baby! Congrats, DR Elan!
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What's new, Buenos Aires?
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/03/world/americas/03argentina.html?_r=2&th&emc=th&oref=slogin&oref=slogin (http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/03/world/americas/03argentina.html?_r=2&th&emc=th&oref=slogin&oref=slogin)
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FOR TODAYS'S TOPIC:
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der Brucer
In order:
Costumes for DR Jane...
...her DH Keith...
...And there's a score of us here who could wear the last one!
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Listening suggestions for BK: BK, it occurred to me with your recent acquisition of Weather Report, and your ongoing exploration of Bossa Nova, you should try to get Wayne Shorter's "Native Dancer" CD (Columbia), which features some sublime guest turns by Milton Nascimento. In fact it was this album that introduced Milton to a lot of American audiences, even though his CTI release "Courage" had been out for several years. Unfortunately the CD is marred by some bad mastering, speed-wise (you'll hear some speed shifts, especially in "Beauty and the Beast," not the tune you're thinking of ;) ). The album also features Herbie Hancock on keys. Milton's next album, entitled "Milton" and on A&M, is also available on CD and features Wayne again.
Also, I'm assuming you already have the two Toots Brasil Project CDs--both superb.
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I think BK is now ready for Richard Harris' Grammy-winning "Jonathan Livingston Seagull."
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The truly offensive things happening in this world today are those people taking offense at every single thing they can think of in order to get a little attention...photo ops, as it were, to pose and preen for the cameras.
Execution for a teacher whose class named a teddy bear Muhammad?
What if Rome demanded death of everyone named Jesus, Mary or Joseph? I know it's an extreme. After all, Islam allows children to be named Muhammad. But I wonder what happens when one of those Muhammads becomes a thief, murderer or, shudder, homosexual. I know "Muhammad" is executed brutally, but what happens to those who "named him" Muhammad????????
What if novitiates of the Archangel Michael suddenly demanded disembowelment of everyone named Michael who didn't live up to their idea of what a Michael should be?
The JOYOUS thing here is that we live in a country with Freedom of Speech, guaranteed by LAW.
That freedom includes the right to speak your mind over such nonsense as the teddy bear issue. If someone is offended, he has every right to say so. But not at the expense of silencing the other voice.
Abandon that freedom and we will all be subjugated to voodoo nonsense the likes of which will destroy the world.
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It's Monday. Counting down the week, I am.
Actually, it's a bit anxious out today. I feel so "behind" in getting things done. That's because everything isn't done, so it's a valid feeling.
But, there isn't anythng I could have done about preventing it since I am waiting for certain things that will transpire this week...and next Monday (root canal).
A huge part of my "Christmas" for family is a large order of See's Candy. My order was placed a month ago (as it has been every year for the past 10). The candy is supposed to arrive this week. It usually arrives on time.
One year, though, it was a week late and high anxiety set in badly.
My mom will get about 15 pounds of candy. Another 24 pounds will go to various family members. Sigh.
I've got to get that all packaged up and shipped out before week's end in order to have any kind of peace of mind this weekend...and to avoid being totally stressed during my Monday dental procedure.
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Congratulations, Elan, on the arrival of your son.
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Checking on der B's posts from yesterday, he clearly did not tell of the big to-do we had at our house.
The power went out!
Oh, yes, the power went out all through the neighborhood. I'd gone off duty at work at seven-thirty yesterday evening, and it took us about a half-hour to get the shopping done (something that normally takes less time, but der Brucer came in to help and that always doubles how long the shopping takes). Then we had to head to Wal-Mart for a big bag of dog munch, and der B also had to find bird food and squirrel food and if we had wild bandersnoots in our neighborhood he'd have also found wild bandersnoot food.
So we didn't get home until about eight-thirty. And the lights were out. No telling how long the power had been down.
The dogs were very glad to see us, of course (how convenient for them that they can see in much less light than we can). I fumbled around in the dark to find their "Oh-goodie-the-tall-one-is-back!" doggie biscuits while der B fumbled around in the dark to find where he'd stashed a flashlight or two. There was no chance of cooking dinner, of course - the pump for our well was out, so there was no water to be had. Some votive candles were located, and I just settled down on my bed and gave Fletcher the petting he wanted.
It was close to nine when the lights came back on.
And that was our thrilling adventure last night.
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S. Woody: Are you guys expecting SNOW? :D
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Congratulations to DR Elan and his newly larger family!!
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Edi, making light of something serious is often a good thing. ;DNetFlix doesn't have it. I'll check if any I can find it locally. The plot of "Expiration Date" sounds familiar. I wonder if you mentioned it before.
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...The JOYOUS thing here is that we live in a country with Freedom of Speech, guaranteed by LAW.
That freedom includes the right to speak your mind over such nonsense as the teddy bear issue. If someone is offended, he has every right to say so. But not at the expense of silencing the other voice.
Abandon that freedom and we will all be subjugated to voodoo nonsense the likes of which will destroy the world.
Now, how do we go about explaining this to our nation's lawyers?
Because there are people in our very nation who will sue other people over displays of religious interpretations of Christmas.
And this extends to the music that we listen to, as well.
Listen carefully to the muzak piped through the speakers at the malls, and at your other favorite shopping places. You will hear Christmas music played constantly from Thanksgiving through Christmas Day.
What you will not hear is Christmas carols.
This is because the people who program the muzak have been cowed into submission, fearing that someone will take offence at the carols, at the suggestion that the holiday has a religious interpretation. Thus, we who work the stores must listen to endless repetitions of "Silver Bells" and "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" and "Jingle Bells" and "Santa Baby" and "I'll Be Home for Christmas" and "White Christmas" and "Blue Christmas" and "It's the Hap-Happiest Time of the Year" and on and on over and over with a limited repetoire because we must never include anything that speaks of Christ because someone might be offended! And sue!
I just get so sick of it. Bleh.
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Mornin' all!
(And just in time - soon it would be 'ternoon all.)
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Congratulations to Elan and family on the new little bundle of joy!!!
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DR Elan-CONGRATULATIONS!!! The photo of your beautiful boy melted my heart. Thank you for sharing it with us.
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Thank you Singdaw.
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S. Woody: Are you guys expecting SNOW? :D
No. Right now it's sunny and bright, but yesterday we had rain. It didn't get cold enough for snow. I think that comes from our living right on the coastline... well, close enough, there's a marshland that extends into our back yard. In any case, Rehoboth's winters are mild in comparison to much of the rest of the DelMarVa peninsula.
Although I do have my snow shovel, a Christmas present der Brucer gave me when we first moved here. It gets used maybe once or twice a year. (There's an elderly fellow living across the street, whose driveway I like to clear in case he needs medical attention, so I get more exercise than just shoveling our own drive.)
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We also lost power last night. Fortunately it didn't stay off too long.
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Congrats to Elan and his clan, and quick recovery vibes to his lovely wife -
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der Brucer
In order:
Costumes for DR Jane...
...her DH Keith...
...And there's a score of us here who could wear the last one!
You don't say!
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;)
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The arrest of the British teacher was ridiculous & scary. Out of respect for the Muslims around the world who protested & were horrified, I felt the cartoon of the pig naming was inappropriate.
I’m having difficulty posting, off to do those errands.
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George- ;D
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Well...it's time for me to get ready for work. Until later!
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Warmest congratulations to DR ELAN and his expanding photo. What a lovely son.
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DRMBARNUM you should have your special prize box by the end of the week.
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My mom will get about 15 pounds of candy.
15 pounds!! Oh, dear! My father used to put away his share of See's, but ...well, she's entertaining, right?
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CONGRATS to ELAN and family. What a sweet-looking baby!
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A hearty congrats to Elan and wife! That's lovely news to wake up to.
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The sky is blue, and I am up.
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I slept rather late this morning, and soundly, too.
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The sky is blue, and I am up.
Which is much better news than the sky being up, and you being blue.
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Nothing exciting in the mail today....although the LAST present arrived, so it is also on its way.
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Or the sky is falling.
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Something astounding happened today. I went to Borders with a 40%-OFF-ANY-DVD-BOX-SET-IN-STOCK coupon, and returned to work having purchased nothing. Nothing appealed!
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That I didn't already own, that is. :)
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Oh, BK, you gave me the perfect set-up!
It Is My Pleasure to Announce...
Bruce, those clever, devoted DRs of yours have been up to something special for your birthday. Oh, yes, we've been busy. Your birthday present from the DRs will find you on the evening of Dec 8th.
May it bring you much enjoyment!
(http://www.freebies4ya.com/images/prizes/MysteryGift.gif)
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One of my posts got lost. I was telling Ron that I may tease him, but I respect his right--and his family's--to eat all the See's candy they wish!
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Or the sky is falling.
Technically, the sky is falling. The winter solstice isn't until Dec. 22nd this year. Therefor, it is still fall.
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Congrats, Elan! Make sure to sing "Sons" from The Rothschilds sometime today! :)
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Something astounding happened today. I went to Borders with a 40%-OFF-ANY-DVD-BOX-SET-IN-STOCK coupon, and returned to work having purchased nothing. Nothing appealed!
If you can wait until January 22nd (one month after the winter solstice), Torchwood (http://www.amazon.com/Torchwood-Complete-First-John-Barrowman/dp/B000VWE5OY/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1196704457&sr=1-1) will be released!
;D
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Oh, BK, you gave me the perfect set-up!
It Is My Pleasure to Announce...
Bruce, those clever, devoted DRs of yours have been up to something special for your birthday. Oh, yes, we've been busy. Your birthday present from the DRs will find you on the evening of Dec 8th.
May it bring you much enjoyment!
(http://www.freebies4ya.com/images/prizes/MysteryGift.gif)
Hehehehehe! ;D
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Der Brucer has awoked, and probably wants his turn on line.
With the wind blowing through the trees, I think I'll take a nice nap.
Rock-a-bye, and all that.
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Needed: a graphic for a Page Four Leaves Blowing in the Wind Dance.
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Hehehehehe!
MWA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA! 8)
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where'd everyone go?
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Must run errands. WBBL.
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A present for me? How exciting!
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Oh, BK, you gave me the perfect set-up!
It Is My Pleasure to Announce...
Bruce, those clever, devoted DRs of yours have been up to something special for your birthday. Oh, yes, we've been busy. Your birthday present from the DRs will find you on the evening of Dec 8th.
May it bring you much enjoyment!
(http://www.freebies4ya.com/images/prizes/MysteryGift.gif)
:o I wonder what it could be!
;D
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Edi, making light of something serious is often a good thing. ;DNetFlix doesn't have it. I'll check if any I can find it locally. The plot of "Expiration Date" sounds familiar. I wonder if you mentioned it before.
I may have mentioned this after I saw it at the festival about this time last year. I will be happy to loan you mine after I receive it if you send me your snail mail address.
The filmmaker hasn't put it on NetFlix because he will make more money selling it and a lot of people have bought it after screenings.
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:o I wonder what it could be!
It is going to find bk. :o
:P
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where'd everyone go?
I've been away from my desk, checking computers throughout the building to make sure they have the newer versions of Adobe Reader (why this is my problem remains a mystery, considering we have an overpopulated IT department).
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I just get so sick of it. Bleh.
I am sick of the overly PC sensitivity as well as the right-wingers thinking that every liberal is out to destroy christmas. Why can't we all get along? *sigh*, er, "Oy", or something.
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The arrest of the British teacher was ridiculous & scary. Out of respect for the Muslims around the world who protested & were horrified, I felt the cartoon of the pig naming was inappropriate.
And that's your right. I love it because its an editorial cartoon...and as such, it has its place in "our" society (freedom of the press, freedom of speech). It makes some laugh and it makes some cringe.
But just imagine if it existed and we were FORBIDDEN to see it at all.
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Elan must have found the eggplant parmigian. Congratulations!
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Oh, BK, you gave me the perfect set-up!
It Is My Pleasure to Announce...
Bruce, those clever, devoted DRs of yours have been up to something special for your birthday. Oh, yes, we've been busy. Your birthday present from the DRs will find you on the evening of Dec 8th.
May it bring you much enjoyment!
(http://www.freebies4ya.com/images/prizes/MysteryGift.gif)
*singing*
"Open the door
to your---
Mystery Gift"!
LOL!
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I am sick of the overly PC sensitivity as well as the right-wingers thinking that every liberal is out to destroy christmas. Why can't we all get along? *sigh*, er, "Oy", or something.
As a Liberal Christian (!), I, too, balk at the notion that this PC homogenization is a "liberal" thing and that all liberals are to blame.
There are extremists in both the conservative ranks and the liberal. And they don't have to be politicians. Just as there are religious zealots -- like that moron whose flock (blood relatives most of 'em) gather at funerals like Matthew Shepard's and carry signs saying "God hates Fags" and "Matthew Shepard burns in HELL" -- in the ulta-conservative ranks, so, too, are there ultra-liberals who seem to believe this country should cease to be anything other than an alamgam of the rest of the world and that we all should pay to let them destroy U.S. culture in favor of their own.
I have never disrespected/deprived by deed or inuendo ANYone for their religious practices/beliefs -- but when someone else comes into MY country and begins depriving ME of MINE, well I get a bit upset.
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TNT money vibes for DR EDISAURUS. ~~~~~~~~~~~~
DR GINNY - just remember if you do it once, it becomes your job. Be aware.
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Der Brucer has awoked, and probably wants his turn on line.
With the wind blowing through the trees, I think I'll take a nice nap.
Well, if der Brucer is going to be up and about, I think self-preservation is definitely the way to go.
;)
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And why IS there an expiration date on sour cream?
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And why IS there an expiration date on sour cream?
To get you to buy more.
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Jrand - True words. I did a task one year when I had loads of time just to be nice, and the next year, I was told "Don't pass your work off on me."
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Jrand - True words. I did a task one year when I had loads of time just to be nice, and the next year, I was told "Don't pass your work off on me."
That's how I got to be the Pepsi machine filler at the theatre. :P
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Christmas shopping is pretty easy for me as we draw names and so there is really only one present that I need to get and it will be a gift certificate to an art store.
Art store? This has got to be a euphemism!
DR Elan, what a darling baby! Congratulations. How's your wife feeling?
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TNT money vibes for DR EDISAURUS. ~~~~~~~~~~~~
DR GINNY - just remember if you do it once, it becomes your job. Be aware.
Also, if you go that extra mile on something "hot", it becomes expected that you must do it on everything, even the very mundane.
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Ew-w-w-w-w-w-w-w (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22070671/)
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something "hot"
"That's hot!"
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Something's comin' for DR Sindgaw. . .
you should have MY package - NOT a euphemism - on Wednesday. . .Thursday at the latest. . .
:-X
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Why thank you, DR td...but you know that's really not necessary! :)
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I'm back earlier than I expected. It's been one of those frustrating days of trying to get around Manhattan that make me wish for another place to live: very slow subways this morning because of a faulty control light somewhere arpound 137th Street. As a result, the trains were moving very cautiously and all the platforms were filled with people waiting. I decided to take a bus and get my perscriptions first thing, and that was a smart move. I got down to Toyland and had a good time but my intuition kept telling me that enduring hell to get downtown meant I shouldn't have left the apartment. That thought led to my freaking out about a possible break-in so I accomplished what I could and returned here. I can do my newspaper searches later.
Oy.
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"That's hot!"
(http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:nIjbzelQAbKupM:http://www.hellabella.com/paris-hilton/paris-hilton-pic.gif)
No, that's ugly and stupid. Kathy Griffin is so right-on about her.
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Why thank you, DR td...but you know that's really not necessary! :)
Oh, but, it is necessary. . . . ;)
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6.16 am and I awake to find that Patti and Gypsy are Broadway bound in the New Year. I know some DRs really enjoyed the performance but the "recorded" performance of the show is the WORST I've heard since Bernadette's "Song & Dance". Yes even worse than Patti's NY recording of "Sweeney" years ago. EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK
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Kathy Griffin is so right-on about her.
I was very glad that this special was discussed here. I sought it out and DVR'd it and watched it - and roared with laughter through the entire show.
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DR George - watch your email for something wickedly delightful. ;)
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Paris Hilton is a pox, you hear me, a pox on the sacred name of Hilton (as in Daisy & Violet, not Nicky, nor Elizabeth). :o
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I must say that one of my favorite news images was of Miss Paris Hilton being hauled back to jail past a truck that was delivering cupcakes to her house for her release celebration.
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(http://www.celebitchy.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/paris_fan_letter.jpg)
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EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK
DR Tomovoz, when you say that, you have to stand on a table top, pulling up your pantaloons pant legs... :)
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Chistmas is a Christian holiday! If others wish to celebrate it - fine! If they wish to not do so - fine! No-one makes people sing-a-along with carols.
Despite Freedom of Speech - to knowingly offend someone is wrong. I even suspect the naming of the Bear was not altogether that innocent. The naming Pig is knowingly offensive.
Given the "David Hicks" issue - the USA should not IMHO be casting stones about the treatment of the breakers of laws in other cultures.
The Western World does not have a monopoly on what is RIGHT. We just have a set of value judgements that we think should be applied universally.
There are worse things. Patti's voice is one. (that is of course a value judgement)
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DR DrunkSprite - the EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK is a quote from the late DR OZDerek.
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Patty Duke is doing Gypsy on Broadway?
I can hardly wait to hear her sing "Some People."
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I'm having my Teeth cleaned for Christmas.
Not quite a Spike Jones reference.
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I think Cathy will be doing the Matinees.
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Had a nice long telephonic conversation with Mr. Nick Redman and then Mr. Kevin Spirtas.
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And now a break for Break fast time in OZ.
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Never heard this song before....Patty sure looks pretty. Seems to be a lip synch....and one thing about it....even with a key change, she can stay flat. ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdoC24wje54 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdoC24wje54)
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I think Cathy will be doing the Matinees.
Oh that's right, I think Cathy did the OKLAHOMA! matinees when Patty was Aint Eller. 8)
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Holy moley on rye. As you know, I've been playing on the ABE (the bookseller site), looking up things in what's left of my collection - still have some nice and valuable titles. So, for fun, I looked up Raymond Benson's novelization of Tomorrow Never Dies, which I guess was his first, back in 1997. I have no memory of where or when I got the book, but I know I didn't pay over fifty bucks for it. Well, to my astonishment, the cheapest unsigned copy (as mine is) in like condition is $2600 and the only other unsigned copy on the ABE is 4500! And the two signed copies available are going for 7500 and 9000ish. Say WHAT? If Mr. Benson ever comes to the States to do a signing, I shall get this thing signed. Whether they sell for that much or not is anyone's guess, but those are the listed copies, which means I could go to a dealer and IF they wanted it, I could certainly get half of that lowest price. The other Benson I have is The World Is Not Enough, and even that's going for 300 bucks.
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The hardest thing to believe is that a book barely ten years old, goes for more money than most Raymond Chandler first editions.
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Ms. Duke already did do GYPSY.
I've heard her take on FOLLIES. . .once. 'Twas enough.
I'll take Mumbles LuPone, though I'd rather see a GYPSY done with Patti LaBelle. . .
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I'd rather see GYPSY done with Patty Andrews.
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I'd rather see GYPSY done with Patty Andrews.
I'd love to hear what the backers of these plays would have to say about your preferences (and dislikes)!
:)
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My guess DR RLP is ... not much.
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That's how I got to be the Pepsi machine filler at the theatre. :P
That sounds like a task to pass on to one of the young actors or stage hand sorts who want to learn ALL about the theater
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That sounds like a task to pass on to one of the young actors or stage hand sorts who want to learn ALL about the theater
It is on my list. But sometimes it's easier to do it yourself. ::)
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sometimes it's easier to do it yourself.
Ain't THAT the truth! :)
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I'd rather see GYPSY done with Patty Andrews.
Or Julie Andrews.
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It is on my list. But sometimes it's easier to do it yourself. ::)
A-men to that!
As a result of my investigations, it was determined that one of the computers at our reference desk needs an upgrade that IT can do remotely, but the co-worker who I thought would be most willing to help bring that about was quite resistant. So, it will wait until Friday when I'm assigned to that desk and am willing to relinquish control of the computer for a short period of time.
Oy, this is why I'm no longer interested in being a manager.
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willing to relinquish control of the computer
So long as it's not the remote...
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Or Julie Andrews.
In the Julie Taymor version, all the actors are played by puppets.
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DRMBARNUM you should have your special prize box by the end of the week.
Hurray! I hope my mailman is able to keep it dry while delivering.
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Patty Duke in Gypsy, you say?
Here's June who has been most everywhere
From Broadway stage
To Tulsa's hair
But Gypsy's been a Minsky star
A chauffeur drives her in a car
What a crazy pair
But they're sisters
They've had their life story scored by Styne
One pair of matching bookings
Different as gin and wine
Where Gypsy enjoys a rack of lamb
An eggroll with
A side of jam
Our June wreaks havoc with a cow
Her dancing makes 'em all say wow
Even Uncle Sam
But they're sisters
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Wonderful DR FJL - as are the lyrics
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In the Julie Taymor version, all the actors are played by puppets.
The Muppets could provide interesting casting choices.
An Obvious Mama Rose.
Janice as Louise?
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15 pounds!! Oh, dear! My father used to put away his share of See's, but ...well, she's entertaining, right?
LOL-I didn't think anything unusual about that. My father ate a lot of it as well, He received so much as gifts he rarely had to purchase it himself.
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DR RLP, I don't believe that I said anything at all about anyone's right to free speech, nor would I ever. But with that right is also a responsibility, and to me I felt the photos were insensitive and made it look like all Muslms were whack jobs, which seems to be what far to many people believe. I commented on it, which is also a part of free speech, if I recall.
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:o I wonder what it could be!
;D
;D
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I may have mentioned this after I saw it at the festival about this time last year. I will be happy to loan you mine after I receive it if you send me your snail mail address.
The filmmaker hasn't put it on NetFlix because he will make more money selling it and a lot of people have bought it after screenings.
That is a very good reason not to put it on NetFlix.
Thank you, I'll send you my address.
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DR FJL.....I am speechless at your lyrics.....freely speechless. :)
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Yes, DR MBARNUM - the responsibility is on the USPS now....and I have my fingers crossed.
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I shall now be on my way to the mail place then to pick up something to eat.
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Is Freely Speechless anything like Truly Scrumptious?
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Hi folks,
Without going into to much drama, I just want to let you know that I have had a small set back. Per my doctors orders, I can not be on the computer for any length of time for the next week. No typing.
Don’t worry about me, I’m honestly fine. I just tore myself and have to sit quiet for awhile. I guess I will be watching a lot lot DVD's in the next week. :D
Hugs, vibes and love to all.
I’ll talk with you next week unless it's on the phone.
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Speedy recovery vibes to dear DR Danise
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DR RLP, I don't believe that I said anything at all about anyone's right to free speech, nor would I ever.
I never said you did. That was one of MY points regarding der Brucer and the cartoons he posted.
But with that right is also a responsibility, and to me I felt the photos were insensitive and made it look like all Muslms were whack jobs, which seems to be what far to many people believe. I commented on it, which is also a part of free speech, if I recall.
It's exactly a part of free speech. No one, including MYSELF, suggested otherwise.
I did not in any way suggest you should repress any of your thoughts, your opinions or suggest you should not be free to speak your mind. That interpretation on your behalf is the absolute ANTITHESIS of what I said.
"Responsibility" in the exercise of freedom of speech/freedom of the press is that one not libel or slander someone.
To suggest that those cartoons should somehow be censored, IN MY OPINION, is exactly what the whack jobs want to happen in this country.
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We did some walking at lunch which helped walk off the enormous lunch I ate. It's a glorious day, but the wind was picking up steadily during the afternoon, and I was glad I wore a heavy sweater today.
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My guess DR RLP is ... not much.
Now why are you holding back on Paris Hilton?
Tell us how you really feel about your mamalicious pet.
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Well, I pulled another dumbass move! I unintentionally ordered from Amazon.co.uk two - count 'em, Two! - Region 2 DVDs of the Royal Ballet performing Frederick Ashton's production of Leo Delibes' ballet SYLVIA. My first copy arrived last week and I watched it Saturday night and today another showed up.
It's a beautiful piece, with glorious music, and this videotaping was from its first revival in 53 years. So, to get to the nitty-gritty: woud any non-regional DVD owner like a copy of the Royal Ballet's SYLVIA?
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I decided when I got back that I would clear off one of those films that's been on my DVR for months, so I watched RUNNING WITH SCISSORS. A very sad story of a teen abandaoned by his psychotic mother into a family full of semi-psychotics. It's meant to be seriocomic, but I couldn't laugh at all because the people were so sad and desperate in their mental illnesses, based on the memoirs of Augusten Burroughs.
What an astounding cast: Annette Bening (in a role that should have earned her an Oscar nomination; she might have gotten one if the film hadn't tanked), Alec Baldwin, Brian Cox, Gwyneth Paltrow, Rachel Evan Ward, Joseph Fiennes, Patrick Wilson, Jill Clayburgh, and Joseph Cross as the main character - all superb performances.
But I finished the film not feeling relief for the kid but so terribly unhappy over these unhappy, miserable people. Nice little coda on the film to let you know how these characters turned out, in many cases much more hopefully than one might have thought.
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I forgot a photo of the DVD!
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Oh. Kristin Chenoweth was also in it.
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I did have time to skim through today's AS THE WORLD TURNS. No gay folks today, and they weren't in the previews for tomorrow either, though Luke's parents were.
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In the Julie Taymor version, all the actors are played by puppets.
Hmmm...if she directed Avenue Q would all the puppets be played by people?
der Brucer
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DR Danise, I hope you heal quickly. Of course, you shouldn't even be reading this, so...whenever you get back to computing, we'll be glad to see you!
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There's a c-c-c-c-c-old wind a'blowin' in. It will be below feezing tonight.
No wonder I can't get my cold-natured cat off the computer!
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Ron, I was also a bit confused you related my comments to free speech. I had a chuckle over it though.
I do fee the pig cartoon is insensitive & am concerned it could adds fuel to the fire of anti-Muslims. Yet I sort of laughed at the other one.:o
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Must pack up scads of laundry to we'll have clean clothes for our trip out west!
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There's a cold wind blowin' the dogs around
It's really gonna freeze here tonight
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I don't believe I'm familiar with Sylvia. I wonder if I saw it when I was young, my father often took me to the ballet.
DR elmore, I'll take you up on your sweet offer.
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There is a strong wind blowing here. Half way through our hike it began to rain, at least the wind waited until we were driving home to pick up. I had better get things done around here before we loose power again. I've also got more errands to run this afternoon.
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I don't believe I'm familiar with Sylvia. I wonder if I saw it when I was young, my father often took me to the ballet.
DR elmore, I'll take you up on your sweet offer.
Nursie, you can play region 2 DVD? I never knew that!
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Is an antithesis what you write when you get an antimasters?
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Page Seven Dance
Looking ahead:
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DR elmore, maybe not. I have no idea what that means ;D
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If nursie can't do region 2, I certainly can and since I've never seen it, would be happy to take it off your hands. I'm hoping nursie CAN do region 2, though.
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As a Liberal Christian (!), I, too, balk at the notion that this PC homogenization is a "liberal" thing and that all liberals are to blame.
In today's world "Labels" are dangerous things. There was I time I labelled myself a "Secular Progressive", but what with Bill O'Reilly's jihad against "SP's" I'll have to shop for a new title! (At the time an SP was a non-religion affliliated social moderate.)
No one can deny that Church oriented Christmas music is a grand part of the historical American scene - one does not need to be a "believer" to revel in the artistry.
Of course the head of the list for idiotic cultural censorship was the banning of "Madame Butterfly" during WWII!
der Brucer
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Last night I dreamed of halibut, that I was cooking halibut. And just to show you that dreams can come true, I am now cooking halibut. I'm baking it - I have no idea how long to bake it for, but I assume that will become apparent.
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DR RLP, I don't believe that I said anything at all about anyone's right to free speech, nor would I ever.
No, you didn't. In fact --
"... those two photos referring to the "Bear" situation that you posted are rather tacky and certainly do not help the situation that they are directed towards. It may be difficult for some to understand the point of view of the population that are offended by that, but to add fuel to the fire does nobody any good."
...is a statement in which you were exercising the freedom of speech while, at the same time, possibly suggesting you don't believe the drawer of the cartoon should have exercised "his" freedom of speech out of deference to the silent majority
My post was my exercising "my" freedom of speech in pointing out that such cartoons are intended to provoke debate, humor, disgust, whatever. But they have their place in "our" society still, thank GOD.
And then you also wrote:
...And considering how upset another DR, who is very close to you, was last week over a political joke that was taken as quite a personnal insult, I would think you would have thought this out better.
'nuff said.
So...you are suggesting here that he should be ashamed of posting those pictures in light of what went down regarding S. Woody's reactions to something totally unrelated?
You are censuring him by saying that der Brucer must be held accountable for S. Woody's posts? (And vice-versa?)
You seem to be stating that der Brucer is not his own person and should not have the freedom to post his opinions without having to worry about you, or someone else, holding some grudge about S. Woody's reactions to something else over his head?
You ruined your argument with that.
And by using it, IMO, you come off as some bully attempting to belittle der Brucer by making him feel ashamed for having an opinion and daring to express it in view of his life partner's reactions to a political comment last week.
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15 pounds!! Oh, dear! My father used to put away his share of See's, but ...well, she's entertaining, right?
That candy gets put in the freezer...and she pulls out a box every three months or so.
But she does share it.
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I'm heading down a bit earlier than usual. I should be able to see a MURDER SHE WROTE episode or two and then BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA before THE CLOSER comes on.
WBBL.
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Halibut is almost ready.
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Halibut is almost ready.
You watch your phraseology! :o
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Chistmas is a Christian holiday! If others wish to celebrate it - fine! If they wish to not do so - fine! No-one makes people sing-a-along with carols.
And of course in the USA, Christmas is a Congressionally Mandated National Holiday! "CHRISTMAS" - not "Winter Holiday"! And the acknowledgement of Hanukah goes way back to the 17thCentury in New England. Kwanzaa, on the other hand, has no long standing cultural roots - it was created from whole cloth as part of the US civil rights movement of the 60's.
der Brucer
When I was growing up the following were all oserved by the community at large:
New Years Day (parade time!)
Lincoln's Birthday
Valentine' Day
Washington's Birthday
St. Patrick's Day
Easter
Arbor Day
Memorial Day
Flag Day
Fourth of July
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Halloween
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas
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Is an antithesis what you write when you get an antimasters?
Isn't an antimaster what your Granny put on the furniture to soak up the sweat and hair oil?
der Brucer
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Isn't an antimaster what your Granny put on the furniture to soak up the sweat and hair oil?
der Brucer
And a lot of them was embroidreed.
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I guess I am just a bully.
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Halibut is almost ready.
Sounds like a VP Cheney dish.
der Brucer
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I guess I am just a bully.
But a dern cute one ;D
der Brucer
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DR George - watch your email for something wickedly delightful. ;)
:o I wonder what it could be! :D
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I guess I am just a bully.
No, you are not.
And I don't believe you ever intended to seem that way to anyone (and maybe only I perceived it in that way).
You have a big heart, Michael. You are sensitive to many things that get ignored in today's society.
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And a lot of them was embroidreed.
"Antimacassars - Embroidered Tales from an Indiana Childhood" - a new remembrance from J. R. Earles
der Brucer
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Ah, we've all been bullies at one time or another - but not like REAL bullies, just toy bullies.
My halibut was so great. I don't know why it never occurs to me to cook that more often. Simple and yummilicious. Here is my recipe -
Halibut filet
Stick it in a glass pan
Pre-heat the oven to 400
Season the halibut with salt and pepper, then put four pats of butter on top of the filet.
Put it in the oven till it's cooked the way you like.
Eat it.
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I had some cheesy potatoes from Gelson's as my side dish.
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I am sated, but very comfortable.
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Or, I am very comfortable, but sated.
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Will we never get to page eight?
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"Antimacassars - Embroidered Tales from an Indiana Childhood" - a new remembrance from J. R. Earles
der Brucer
Soon to be an opera presented by the Doily C'arte.
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Who is Sylvia?
What is she?
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Who is Sylvia?
What is she?
A goat!
der Brucer
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Carroll Baker is Sylvia.
(http://www.trussel.com/hf/covers/sylviaf.jpg)
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Actually I guess Carroll is the Fury. George Maharis is the Force.
Sylvia is the explosion.
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And I need to head into midtown to play some auditions, so...
Laters...
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Good Afternoon!
I'm done with my auditions, but now I have to run some errands.
Laters...
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The evening game plan:
8-10 Tape HD broadcasts of Chuck - Heroes
8-10 Watch HD broadcast of The Closer (so I can irritate everybody with spoliers!!!)
10-11 - Watch HD broadcast of Life
11-1 - Watch Tin Man Part II
Dinner tonight:
Pork Ribs slow-braised in tomato sauce
Grits (which I will load with butter a lots of fresh cracked pepper)
Martinelli's Sparkling Apple-Cranberry Cider
And a dish of Edys' Swiss Orange Sherbert
der Brucer
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Good Evening!
I'm back from running my errands, and am now back in my warm - and non-windy(!) - apartment. I just made and consumed an espresso, and have caught up on today's posts.
-And, now I'm more or less caught up. ;)
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~~~~~HEALING VIBES TO DR DANISE~~~~~
*Do they still have those voice recognition typing programs for computers? ;)
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DR Elan - Mazel Tov!
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;D
;D
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DR Ron Pulliam - As for your See's candy order... Couldn't you just go right to a See's Candy Counter store in your neighborhood and buy the candy there? Or do you order custom assortments?
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Good Morning!
Well...somewhere on the planet.
der Brucer
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*And you would get a free sample or two when you go the See's store too. :)
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Holy moley on rye. As you know, I've been playing on the ABE (the bookseller site), looking up things in what's left of my collection - still have some nice and valuable titles. So, for fun, I looked up Raymond Benson's novelization of Tomorrow Never Dies, which I guess was his first, back in 1997. I have no memory of where or when I got the book, but I know I didn't pay over fifty bucks for it. Well, to my astonishment, the cheapest unsigned copy (as mine is) in like condition is $2600 and the only other unsigned copy on the ABE is 4500! And the two signed copies available are going for 7500 and 9000ish. Say WHAT? If Mr. Benson ever comes to the States to do a signing, I shall get this thing signed. Whether they sell for that much or not is anyone's guess, but those are the listed copies, which means I could go to a dealer and IF they wanted it, I could certainly get half of that lowest price. The other Benson I have is The World Is Not Enough, and even that's going for 300 bucks.
That is amazing!
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6.16 am and I awake to find that Patti and Gypsy are Broadway bound in the New Year. I know some DRs really enjoyed the performance but the "recorded" performance of the show is the WORST I've heard since Bernadette's "Song & Dance". Yes even worse than Patti's NY recording of "Sweeney" years ago. EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK
Well, I'm thankful that the show is transferring. I just got booked to play the next set of required auditions, so... $Ka-Ching$
;D
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Ron, I was also a bit confused you related my comments to free speech. I had a chuckle over it though.
I do fee the pig cartoon is insensitive & am concerned it could adds fuel to the fire of anti-Muslims. Yet I sort of laughed at the other one.:o
Not to mention the way it may upset the pigs,....
Ok, I'm sorry, I just couldn't resist adding that...it's a joke ;D
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And why IS there an expiration date on sour cream?
And just why are you asking?
;D
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"On the Right Track," my favorite song from PIPPIN and maybe my favorite Schwartz song where he wrote both music and lyrics.
And it has one of the dance breaks I never tire of - nor mind - playing. :)
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Not to mention the way it may upset the pigs,....
Ah - the Iowa farm girl we so love!
der Brucer
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Time for me to go home. Didn't get as much done as I wanted to. Many many distractions today.
The garage door won't be here for 3 weeks!!! I told them it was killing my back to open this heavy one by hand over and over....so they are going to bring the new opener and try to adjust the springs, or maybe replace them..not sure. So the old door will work until the new one comes in.
Ok, my back doesn't hurt, but that sucka is really heavy...
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Ah - the Iowa farm girl we so love!
der Brucer
There are more hogs than people here, you know...at least there used to be
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Before I go
CONGRATS ELAN!!!!!
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HEALING VIBES TO DANISE ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sounds like you could use that 15 pounds of Sees Candies to keep you company!
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And just why are you asking?
;D
Maybe he want's to know if the blue fuzzy stuff is medicinal.
der Brucer
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There are more hogs than people here, you know...at least there used to be
But can they caucus?
der Brucer
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Something astounding happened today. I went to Borders with a 40%-OFF-ANY-DVD-BOX-SET-IN-STOCK coupon, and returned to work having purchased nothing. Nothing appealed!
Well, the coupon is good today and tomorrow, so... Since there are a few things that are being released tomorrow... Starting with the second season of "SNL".
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In other news...
I had a wonderful morning playing auditions for this new piece that will actually be presented at the Oak Room of the Algonquin Hotel early in 2008. The casting director brought in some great people, and the people "behind the table" were also lots of fun.
The second young woman to come in today was someone I worked with up at Williamstown two years ago. She came in the room, started chit-chatting with the casting director and the director. Then when she finally turned to the piano and saw me, she let out a big scream, "OOOHHHH!!! I didn't realize you would be here. Now I'm really nervous." -And it really did look like my presence in the room had sort of thrown her. -We had a wonderful time up in Williamstown, and since she was the lead actress in the piece, we had a lot of one-on-one time together. So, after she took a few deep breaths to calm herself, she sang her song. And then after a few more deep breaths, she did her reading. And I'm happy to report that she gave a truly killer audition. She impressed everyone. :)
Whew! - When she started her reading, I almost asked her if it would "help" her if I left the room. But she did fine. In any case, I was very flattered that I was someone who would make her nervous. ;)
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There are more hogs than people here, you know...at least there used to be
Hogs - 17 Million
Humans - 3 Million
der Brucer
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After my auditions were done, I walked around midtown for a bit taking care of some errands... And making sure I wasn't carried away by the strong gusts of winds that had started up! I even saw a newspaper stand get blown over... And then all those newspapers just started blowing up and down 42nd Street and Eighth Avenue. WHEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
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And, yes, I met Michael for lunch today.
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TOD: I have a lot of people to buy for, and multiple gifts. So I basically never stop shopping year round. I'm always on the lookout for the perfect fit of gift to person, and as I buy things throughout the year, I throw it all into a closet. Then, along about now, I drag the whole lot out to see what I've got, and if I need to get anything else. It's kind of a haphazard system, but it works for me.
That's what I do as well... where I fall down is on the delivery part...I am afraidd that several dear Hainies and Kimlets were suppoed to get lovely 2007 calenders which are still in my closet..... I guess I'll have to wait seven years for the days and dates to line up right and try again......
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I'm not much for feeling holiday spirit... when I see some holiday spirit lying around, I'm much more likely to drink it than feel it... ;D
As for gifts, well, ours came a bit early this year (or late, depending on how you look at it, I guess):
(http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/7606/feg2nm2.jpg)
Baby boy came into the world by c-section Saturday morning at 0027 hours, weighing in at 7lbs. 6oz. and 19.5". General consensus (with several significant judgements still left to be made) is that baby looks very much like his older brother, but has a little bit more of his father's features.
Mother and baby are doing well, and expect to be home before the end of the week. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to try and build up a sleep surplus while I still can...
Congratulations!!!!
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DR Ron Pulliam - As for your See's candy order... Couldn't you just go right to a See's Candy Counter store in your neighborhood and buy the candy there? Or do you order custom assortments?
Oh, did I forget to tell you that I order from the same person every year? And that my order is tax-free?
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And, yes, I met Michael for lunch today.
I just hope Skip didn't have any more computer problems.
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I am very much anti-massacre.
There's no excuse for mass extermination.
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Hi folks,
Without going into to much drama, I just want to let you know that I have had a small set back. Per my doctors orders, I can not be on the computer for any length of time for the next week. No typing.
Don’t worry about me, I’m honestly fine. I just tore myself and have to sit quiet for awhile. I guess I will be watching a lot lot DVD's in the next week. :D
Hugs, vibes and love to all.
I’ll talk with you next week unless it's on the phone.
~~~Vibes for Danise!!~~~
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DR George - watch your email for something wickedly delightful. ;)
I got it!!! Thanks!! :-* :-* :-*
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In the Julie Taymor version, all the actors are played by puppets.
In the John Doyle version, the actors are played by instruments.
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Oh, BK, you gave me the perfect set-up!
It Is My Pleasure to Announce...
Bruce, those clever, devoted DRs of yours have been up to something special for your birthday. Oh, yes, we've been busy. Your birthday present from the DRs will find you on the evening of Dec 8th.
May it bring you much enjoyment!
(http://www.freebies4ya.com/images/prizes/MysteryGift.gif)
wish we could be there to see your face.....
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(http://www.foxnews.com/photoessay/photoessay_2812_images/1203071734_M_120307_northwest_storm01_45.jpg)
• AP
• Dec. 3: Despite a road closure, drivers attempt to pass through a section of the road in Portland, Ore. Storms delivering a one-two punch against the Oregon coast cut off most of the northwest corner of Oregon on Monday.
(http://www.foxnews.com/photoessay/photoessay_2812_images/1203071734_M_120307_northwest_storm02_45.jpg)
• Dec. 3: Chris Wilks struggles to get out of the flooded U.S. 101 near the Hoquarton Slough in Tillamook, Ore. A powerful Pacific storm battered the Northwest on Monday, blocking roads near the coast with fallen trees and flooding, blacking out thousands of customers and icing up mountain highways.
(http://www.foxnews.com/photoessay/photoessay_2812_images/1203071734_M_120307_northwest_storm03_45.jpg)
• Dec. 3: Amy Anderson, right, hugs Melanie Tapia, left, after a flash flood swept down a tributary of Kennedy Creek near Olympia, Wash., and went through their restaurant, the Ranch House BBQ. Drenching rain swelled rivers and flooded streets across much of Western Washington on Monday, and high winds gusting to more than 80 mph blew trees into power lines and onto roads.
der Brucer
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I am very much anti-massacre.
Me too! The stuff runs when you've been crying.
der Brucer
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Monday night.
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Is anyone writing the soaps now....or are we seeing already taped episodes....or are they making it up as they go along?
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DR George - watch your email for something wickedly delightful. ;)
Hey td ~ No fair playing favorites -- you send one HHWer something wickedly delightful, you send us all something wickedly delightful ... Isn't that in the bylaws somewhere, Dear Keeper of the Records CabbageRoll, I mean, ColeSlaw?
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(http://www.foxnews.com/photoessay/photoessay_2812_images/1203071734_M_120307_northwest_storm03_45.jpg)
• Dec. 3: Amy Anderson, right, hugs Melanie Tapia, left, after a flash flood swept down a tributary of Kennedy Creek near Olympia, Wash., and went through their restaurant, the Ranch House BBQ. Drenching rain swelled rivers and flooded streets across much of Western Washington on Monday, and high winds gusting to more than 80 mph blew trees into power lines and onto roads.
der Brucer
I've been to the Ranch House BBQ!! I hope it's not destroyed. :-\ They have wonderful food.
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And they announced about 20 minutes ago (now that I'm all caught up) that they're closing our building now! I can go home and not have to use vacation time! I love it when that happens.
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It was pretty windy this afternoon. I went to Lacey for lunch...a lunch date! Yes, an actual lunch DATE! We'll see where it goes. ;)
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Hey td ~ No fair playing favorites -- you send one HHWer something wickedly delightful, you send us all something wickedly delightful ... Isn't that in the bylaws somethere, Dear Keeper of the Records CabbageRoll, I mean, ColeSlaw?
Dear Miss DR Karen, how was I to know that you were interested in my package?
What would you like? I'll happily send to YOU the same package I whipped off to DR Singdaw ;D
. . .OR, I'll send you chocolates and roses and try to remember Paris in the moonlight, on the Bateau Mouche, with the Moulin Rouge whirling away while the can-can dancers did sway in gowns by Givenchy; of course you were dressed by Chanel and wore an air of No. Cinq, and that hot cocoa with Coco was simply swell. . .
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Hey td ~ No fair playing favorites -- you send one HHWer something wickedly delightful, you send us all something wickedly delightful ... Isn't that in the bylaws somewhere, Dear Keeper of the Records CabbageRoll, I mean, ColeSlaw?
Something wicked this way comes for any DR who has an interest:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/vo8pke (http://www.sendspace.com/file/vo8pke)
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Hey td ~ No fair playing favorites -- you send one HHWer something wickedly delightful, you send us all something wickedly delightful ... Isn't that in the bylaws somewhere, Dear Keeper of the Records CabbageRoll, I mean, ColeSlaw?
Nope, the laws of Hainsie-Kimlet behavior in this regard are finite: One DR selects another DR on whom to bestow a gift and then DR Sender posts to the world that the gift is on the way.
The DR Receiver must, upon receipt, post to all the world that he or she just received a gift from DR Sender and thank him or her effusively.
And the world goes round....
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I guess it's now "official"...
Doing It Her Way: Cindy Williams to Get Drowsy Beginning Dec. 11 (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/113223.html)
(http://www.playbill.com/images/photos/cindywilliams.jpg)
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Hey td ~ No fair playing favorites -- you send one HHWer something wickedly delightful, you send us all something wickedly delightful ... Isn't that in the bylaws somewhere, Dear Keeper of the Records CabbageRoll, I mean, ColeSlaw?
We all got ours... yours must have been lost in the mail
;D
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We all got ours... yours must have been lost in the mail
;D
Apples and lemons and pears, oh my!
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We all got ours... yours must have been lost in the mail
;D
How's the Vixter enjoying that, DR Vixmom?
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Now that the building's closing and I'm leaving, I'm going to go to Borders and use my 40% off coupon. I'm assuming that they're still open. After that, I'm going to my parents' house for dinner.
Have a good and safe evening, all!
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Dear Miss DR Karen, how was I to know that you were interested in my package?
Howzzat? {Burp}!
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How's the Vixter enjoying that, DR Vixmom?
She thinks its Wicked!!
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Nope, the laws of Hainsie-Kimlet behavior in this regard are finite: One DR selects aanother DR on whom to bestow a gift and then DR Sender posts to the world that the gift is on the way.
The DR Receiver must, upon receipt, post to all the world that he or she just received a gift from DR Sender and thank him or her effusively.
And the world goes round....
I have a special delivery of coal for you my darling snarkmeister
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:-*
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I have a special delivery of coal for you my darling snarkmeister
Sorry, but I only burn fat cells.....
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Dear Miss DR Karen, how was I to know that you were interested in my package?
What would you like? I'll happily send to YOU the same package I whipped off to DR Singdaw ;D
. . .OR, I'll send you chocolates and roses and try to remember Paris in the moonlight, on the Bateau Mouche, with the Moulin Rouge whirling away while the can-can dancers did sway in gowns by Givenchy; of course you were dressed by Chanel and wore an air of No. Cinq, and that hot cocoa with Coco was simply swell. . .
My Dear DR T-Dah ~ Of course! We're all interested in your package (I don't think I'm speaking out of turn here...) ;) ;)... Ah, yes, I remember it well *sigh*
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Howzzat? {Burp}!
You're excused!
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Dear Miss DR Karen - :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Sorry, but I only burn fat cells.....
Could you teach me the secret to that trick? I have an excessive quantity in storage at the moment.
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That's scary!
(I was referring to the kisses for DR Karen).
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Could you teach me the secret to that trick? I have an excessive quantity in storage at the moment.
Put your husky on a leash and walk around the yard for twenty-minutes three times a day. . .
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Nope, the laws of Hainsie-Kimlet behavior in this regard are finite: One DR selects another DR on whom to bestow a gift and then DR Sender posts to the world that the gift is on the way.
The DR Receiver must, upon receipt, post to all the world that he or she just received a gift from DR Sender and thank him or her effusively.
And the world goes round....
Har-rump! Time to change the bylaws!
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I am on my way to Grand Forks. My dad is not well and the doctors are taking him off of breathing meds.
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~~~~~VIBES TO DR DAKOTACELT AND HER DEAR FATHER~~~~~
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Dear Miss DR Karen - :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Ooh, la-la -- I don't think I've gotten that many kisses since .. well .. Paris -- right back at 'cha, T-Dah!
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Around 4:35 my phone rang and it was the multi-talented Robert Grusecki. I had forgotten I had a date with him and his wonderful wife Anya Tucker at 4. I've been a huge fan of their songs, and DR Jose and I saw their show GREETINGS FROM YORKVILLE. I grabbed a taxi, met them at Cafe LaFortuna on West 71st Street, and had a wonderful two-hour visit with them. I now have a copy of their songbook, and I recommend them to everyone.
DR Nursie, a region 2 DVD is European and will not play in a standard USA/Canada Region 1 DVD player. Is your DVD player one that will play any region or only Region 1? If your answer is multiregional, you win the sparkling prize and BK will have to do without. However, I know that he and DR MBarnum both have nonregional player, but I'm not sure about other DRs. I await your answer, O lovely Jane.
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I am on my way to Grand Forks. My dad is not well and the doctors are taking him off of breathing meds.
Sorry to hear of this development. Safe travels.
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~~~~~VIBES TO DR DAKOTACELT AND HER DEAR FATHER~~~~~
DITTO!
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As for the Topic of the Day...
I've actually grown fond of waiting until the last minute to by my Christmas gifts. I remember going out on December 24th a couple years ago, thinking that the stores would be mobbed, and the shelves empty, but the stores I went to were not mobbed and they all had adequate stock. So... However, I also don't really mind the crowds at the stores and malls - heck, it's Christmas, the stores are supposed to be crowded. Additionally, sometimes those crowds can be a source of entertainment, as it were - love that people watching!
There were a few years when I would try to buy something for everybody on my list, but that really just got way too out of hand for me. Over the past couple of years, I've just bought presents for my nieces and nephews, and a couple of friends. My brothers and I started drawing names a couple years ago in order to solve that "problem". I also gave up on making lists of possible presents since each time I would hit the stores and find that present, I would then look to the left or right of that present and find something better, more appropriate. Thankfully(?), John Michael, Alexandra and Alyssa actually like going shopping, so they usually just ask for Gift Cards from Santa (preferably from Target). And I have to say, that all three of them actually know how to shop, and they end up using their gift cards to buy clothes(!).
Now, if you want to talk about Christmas Cards, well... I continue to buy a few boxes each year, but only manage to send out about a dozen each season. At least I have a nice selection of cards. ;)
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Thoughts and prayers for DR DAKOTA CELT.
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Me too, re:Cards, DR JOSE.
Perhaps we should each scan and post a holiday card for HHW!
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~~~~~VIBES AND PRAYERS FOR DR DAKOTA CELT AND HER FAMILY~~~~~
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DR ELmo ~ We're coming up on our one-year anniversary! :-*
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That's scary!
You've seen me then...
;D
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Put your husky on a leash and walk around the yard for twenty-minutes three times a day. . .
you're not paying attention... I'm the one that's husky
;D
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Later Gators! (DR Tweedle-D ~ I'll expect your package tomorrow by overnight express)
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Har-rump! Time to change the bylaws!
New Bylaws... all prezzies must be delivered to MissKaren, those she likes- she keeps; those she doesn't - she'll send on.... for a small fee
;D
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you're not paying attention... I'm the one that's husky
;D
Hmm... That brings up a semi-random question...
When I was growing up, they had a "Husky" section for boy's clothes in the stores. Was/is there an equivalent section in the girl's clothes section? And what was it called?
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DakotaCelt, I am so sorry to hear this.... my prayerss and vibes are with you and yours....
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And congrats Penny, on the writing courses!
Yes, I had a few concerns about that. Penny offers to teach some writing classes, and the next day the writing professor is dead!
I am just grateful that she didn't offer to become an actor in Tacoma.
But, perhaps she could offer to be Larry's sister-in-law! Sorry, just a thought.
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Hmm... That brings up a semi-random question...
When I was growing up, they had a "Husky" section for boy's clothes in the stores. Was/is there an equivalent section in the girl's clothes section? And what was it called?
Half sizes.... "regular" sizes were 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, etc then there was the 'wider cut" 12 1/2, 14 1/2 etc
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Yes, I had a few concerns about that. Penny offers to teach some writing classes, and the next day the writing professor is dead!
I am just grateful that she didn't offer to become an actor in Tacoma.
But, perhaps she could offer to be Larry's sister-in-law! Sorry, just a thought.
;D
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Well off to bring the Vixter to her choir rehearsal and then to meet my brudder at the Diner!
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Me too, re:Cards, DR JOSE.
Perhaps we should each scan and post a holiday card for HHW!
that's a good idea since I currenlty have sitting in my basemnent a large quantity of cards addressed to many of you dated December 2006
Its not ENTIRELY my fault... my local PO chanegd their hours so I cannot possobly get there whgile they are open
OK it is my fault
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you're not paying attention... I'm the one that's husky
;D
You could always have The Vixter put a leash on you. . .and walk you around the yard several times. . .or is that a job for The Vixdad? ? ?
I'm just sayin'. . . .
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The evening game plan:
8-10 Tape HD broadcasts of Chuck - Heroes
8-10 Watch HD broadcast of The Closer (so I can irritate everybody with spoliers!!!)
10-11 - Watch HD broadcast of Life
11-1 - Watch Tin Man Part II
How was Tin Man Part 1?
Nice scheduling!
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Half sizes.... "regular" sizes were 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, etc then there was the 'wider cut" 12 1/2, 14 1/2 etc
What?
No "Huskettes"?
No "Big Girls"?
No "Pleasantly Plush"?
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that's a good idea since I currenlty have sitting in my basemnent a large quantity of cards addressed to many of you dated December 2006
Its not ENTIRELY my fault... my local PO chanegd their hours so I cannot possobly get there whgile they are open
OK it is my fault
Sweetie....they have outdoor facilities for mailing stuff, too. :-*
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There are more hogs than people here, you know...at least there used to be
You mean in Iowa or on the board?
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It's about time they did the press release on Cindy. It's only been "official" since September.
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I've received an e-mail at the Kritzerland address saying that I've won one million pounds. I already WEIGH that much, why would I want more?
Seriously, it says I've won a Microsoft End of Year prize and all they need is my name and cell phone number. How can they scam with only those?
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wish we could be there to see your face.....
I hope to be there when he receives it, but I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY (that's 3 reallys) want to be there when he uses it!
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When I was growing up, they had a "Husky" section for boy's clothes in the stores. Was/is there an equivalent section in the girl's clothes section? And what was it called?
Not that I had personal knowledge (back then, anyway!) but a friend whose mom shopped for him in the "husky" section told me he didn't feel too bad about it, because the girl's clothing section was called:
CHUBBETTE!
Isn't that cruel???
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Just got a call from Dakota, who is on her way to be with her Dad. Vibes and prayers to her and her family.
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Congratulations to Elan and his family. There is nothing wrong with the baby looking like Daddy.
Mazel Tov
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I've received an e-mail at the Kritzerland address saying that I've won one million pounds. I already WEIGH that much, why would I want more?
Seriously, it says I've won a Microsoft End of Year prize and all they need is my name and cell phone number. How can they scam with only those?
Well, since I had my cell phone number cloned last year, and subsequently used for over $1200 in long distance calls to the Dominican Republic....
*And I seriously doubt that Microsoft gives out any sort of End of Year prizes.
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If somebody called me "Chubbette" now, I couldn't even contradict them!
Back to "sitting around the house"!
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If somebody called me "Chubbette" now, I couldn't even contradict them!
Back to "sitting around the house"!
NO! That would be Rodney Dangerfield's wife: when she sits around the house, she sits around the house. . . :D
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Not that I had personal knowledge (back then, anyway!) but a friend whose mom shopped for him in the "husky" section told me he didn't feel too bad about it, because the girl's clothing section was called:
CHUBBETTE!
Isn't that cruel???
OUCH!
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A present for me? How exciting!
It could be a Writ or a Summons?
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It could be a Writ or a Summons?
It could be something from someone who is no relation,
or it could be,
(yes, you're right, it surely could be)
something special
just for HE!
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DR TCB - how about them Steelers? :P
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The garage door won't be here for 3 weeks!!! I told them it was killing my back to open this heavy one by hand over and over....so they are going to bring the new opener and try to adjust the springs, or maybe replace them..not sure. So the old door will work until the new one comes in.
Ok, my back doesn't hurt, but that sucka is really heavy...
Trust me, it will after opening a heavy door for 3 weeks.
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Don't click on the link, MR BK. Don't click on the link.
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Yes, we must all scan (not copy) one of our own Christmas cards.
Here is mine from my newly opened Christmas card box!
(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff80/Jaynrand/1hhwccard.jpg)
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Well we are doing THE SUNSHINE BOYS revival sometime in February for a couple of weekends at some Covered Bridge Festival or something....details to be announced.
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Wow...eight shows a week...that is a tough schedule.
Although we did do THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW five times in one day.
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I love THE CLOSER! What a great cast, and it's nice to see my friend Conan back tonight.
DR MattH, I got the DVD today. Thank you.
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Ron P - Did I miss the post where Jose mentioned having helped Skip and me with a computer problem?
Jose - many thanks!
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Hogs - 17 Million
Humans - 3 Million
der Brucer
Told ya.
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NO! That would be Rodney Dangerfield's wife: when she sits around the house, she sits around the house. . . :D
Dr TD ... that's just too darn funny.
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Ron P - Did I miss the post where Jose mentioned having helped Skip and me with a computer problem?
Jose - many thanks!
DR FJL - No you didn't. However, you did miss the phone call I received from DR Ron Pulliam just as I was leaving your abode.
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DR TCB - how about them Steelers? :P
Guess who I met tonight at a book store that started with a 'B'?
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DR FJL - You're welcome.
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Guess who I met tonight at a book store that started with a 'B'?
Ohh.. I haven't been to a B. Dalton Bookseller in a while. Or did you go to Brentano's? Barnes & Noble?
;D
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NO! That would be Rodney Dangerfield's wife: when she sits around the house, she sits around the house. . . :D
No, that's me! (I was making a Rodney D. reference...)
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My thoughts are with Dakota and her father. Edi, will you be speaking to her again?
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Ron P - Did I miss the post where Jose mentioned having helped Skip and me with a computer problem?
Jose - many thanks!
Poor Fred....looking for this post....and there wasn't one. I called Jose during my lunch and harrassed him, as I am wont to do. He was just leaving your place and totally not expecting (or wanting) my call. :)
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Trust me, it will after opening a heavy door for 3 weeks.
Hopefully they will be here at 7:30 AM tomorrow to adjust the springs and install the new opener. That should make it work until the new door arrives. Otherwise, I am going to start parking outside until it's here.
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DR Nursie, a region 2 DVD is European and will not play in a standard USA/Canada Region 1 DVD player. Is your DVD player one that will play any region or only Region 1? If your answer is multiregional, you win the sparkling prize and BK will have to do without. However, I know that he and DR MBarnum both have nonregional player, but I'm not sure about other DRs. I await your answer, O lovely Jane.
DR elmore, I have no idea. Keith doesn't know, or he doesn't care if I watch a ballet ;) cuz he suggested I let Bruce have it. ;D Thank you for the offer :)
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Of course tonight I spent and hour chopping ice off the driveway and front steps. So instead of Curves, that was my exercise tonight.
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If nursie can't do region 2, I certainly can and since I've never seen it, would be happy to take it off your hands. I'm hoping nursie CAN do region 2, though.
Your calling me nursing makes me giggle.
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VIBES TO DAKOTA CELT AND HER FAMILY ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Poor Freddie, sitting there
Searching for a post that could be who-knows-where
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Vibes of strength to Dakota's family
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Don't click on the link, MR BK. Don't click on the link.
There was no link in the post. Believe me, I know it's bogus, but it never occurred to me that getting someone's cell was enough of a scam for anyone to bother, but I guess that's what happens.
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Darling Jane, you would know if you had a region 2 player, as you'd have to have specifically bought it from eBay or a dealer who deals in DVD players not sold in this country - in other words, you can't get a multi-region player in the United States, at least not at a store. However, you can convert your current DVD player by visiting one of several sites that tell you how to reset the code.
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And I'm on a diet, hence I don't need no stinking 1,000,000 pounds.
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We get attached to many of the pets we know and when they suddenly die it is very sad & painful. It is more so when the pet is your child’s. Last night when Bryan went to sleep his, best ever, wonderful sweet Sugar Glider was fine. This morning he woke up and found Monkey, as he was affectionately called, had died. All Bryan could do was to wrap the little thing up and put him in a box and leave to take a final. Bryan called us while walking home from school. He sounded so very sad. I don’t know if my crying & our obvious pain at the loss helped or made Bryan sadder. Maybe neither is possible.
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Darling Jane, you would know if you had a region 2 player, as you'd have to have specifically bought it from eBay or a dealer who deals in DVD players not sold in this country - in other words, you can't get a multi-region player in the United States, at least not at a store. However, you can convert your current DVD player by visiting one of several sites that tell you how to reset the code.
;D Then I'm sure we don't have one. Enjoy the ballet :)
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'night
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Well, i'm saying nothing about THE CLOSER till tomorrow.
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DR MATT H-
Received the Package Today. Thanks Loads.
I will watch this week
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Guess who I met tonight at a book store that started with a 'B'?
I met Big Ben when I was working at Red Fin Blues. . .
The next night, I sat behind Franco Harris at Dionne Warwick's concert at Heinz Hall.
Who DID you meet?
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Well, i'm saying nothing about THE CLOSER till tomorrow.
Not even whether you liked it or not?
C'mon!
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Boy, there sure are lots of packages being delivered to people!
(Except me...)
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DR Jane - I am so saddened by Bryan's tragic loss. . . :'(
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Boy, there sure are lots of packages being delivered to people!
(Except me...)
Go back and click on my "sendspace" link. . .
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Well, we didn't get a call from the installer so we won't have a working stove before we leave. But our friend John, who will be doing most of the house sitting while he's here, lining up funding for his movie, probably won't be cooking anyway.
John is a dog person, so I will have to give him an orientation about cats and litter boxes and hurling and playing and snuggling and hiding, etc...
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That's terrible---I'm so sorry for Bryan. :-(
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I met Big Ben when I was working at Red Fin Blues. . .
The next night, I sat behind Franco Harris at Dionne Warwick's concert at Heinz Hall.
Heinz Hall---wasn't he one of the Bowery Boys/Dead End Kids? :)
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Heinz Hall - reminds me I have some ketching-up to do
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Something wicked this way comes for any DR who has an interest:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/vo8pke (http://www.sendspace.com/file/vo8pke)
I'll have to wait to download until I get this big Johnny Mercer sequence off my desktop!
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BK, if you want me to make some quick time movies of some of the Brain songs, I need to know by the end of tonight. I can bring them to LA on a flash drive, but just need to know what songs you want.
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Heinz Hall - reminds me I have some ketching-up to do
I mustard known you would jump on that!
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I hope John will keep my big cold natured cat warm while we're away.
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Jane - so sorry to hear your sad news
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Jane So sorry to hear about Monkey..
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Poor Freddie, sitting there
Searching for a post that could be who-knows-where
Staring at the screen, or looking in the air
Poooooor Freddie
(cue squeaky clarinet solo)
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Hey td ~ No fair playing favorites -- you send one HHWer something wickedly delightful, you send us all something wickedly delightful ... Isn't that in the bylaws somewhere, Dear Keeper of the Records CabbageRoll, I mean, ColeSlaw?
Did DR Coleslaw get a promotion?
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Sorry to hear about Monkey, Jane--being regaled with Monkey stories was always a highlight of our HHW gatherings here in PDX. :)
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I guess it's now "official"...
Doing It Her Way: Cindy Williams to Get Drowsy Beginning Dec. 11 (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/113223.html)
(http://www.playbill.com/images/photos/cindywilliams.jpg)
Nice picture of her.
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Around 4:35 my phone rang and it was the multi-talented Robert Grusecki. I had forgotten I had a date with him and his wonderful wife Anya Tucker at 4. I've been a huge fan of their songs, and DR Jose and I saw their show GREETINGS FROM YORKVILLE. I grabbed a taxi, met them at Cafe LaFortuna on West 71st Street, and had a wonderful two-hour visit with them. I now have a copy of their songbook, and I recommend them to everyone.
DR Nursie, a region 2 DVD is European and will not play in a standard USA/Canada Region 1 DVD player. Is your DVD player one that will play any region or only Region 1? If your answer is multiregional, you win the sparkling prize and BK will have to do without. However, I know that he and DR MBarnum both have nonregional player, but I'm not sure about other DRs. I await your answer, O lovely Jane.
I have a region-code-free DVD player. If you're making a possibility list, put me down...I know that I would be too far down the list to even be considered, but there's always hope. ;)
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Congratulations to Elan on the new baby! He's very handsome!
I hope Mrs. Elan feels better soon. I've been there.
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to DakotaCelt and family.
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What?
No "Huskettes"?
No "Big Girls"?
No "Pleasantly Plush"?
I vaguely recall some other term long ago. Can't think what it was.
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So sorry to hear about your dad, DAKOTA. i do hope all goes as well as possible. My best to you.
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DaNiece -- re the plasticized body exhibit: I saw one of those exhibits here in town. More than the whole bodies, I found the organ specimens fascinating. Now I know what happens to my arteries if I eat bacon.
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Well, I'm actually sleepy already, so...
Goodnight.
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NO! That would be Rodney Dangerfield's wife: when she sits around the house, she sits around the house. . . :D
;D ;D ;D Oh, deeeeaaarrrr!!!
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DRs Elmore and Arnold, so glad you got the DVDs. Hope you enjoy the movie as much as I did.
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I did get to watch a MURDER SHE WROTE episode tonight. It co-starred Angela's nephew David Lansbury. Susan Clark was also in the guest cast. I remembered this episode vividly from seeing it years ago. Good mystery
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Then I watched BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA on Blu-ray. The film has NEVER looked this good on home video before, and I thought the transfer was marvelous. I hadn't seen it in quite awhile, so I had forgotten that Cary Elwes and Billy Campbell were two of Lucy's suitors. They certainly looked scrumptuous in HD.
And those creepy shadow effects that Coppola worked throughout the film showed up superbly in the increased resolution.
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THE CLOSER was marvelous.
I was simply amazed how the writers were able to change my feelings about the obnoxious and irritating guy so that by 2/3 of the way through, he became an almost sympathetic criminal. Amazing! And, of course, such a killer ending.
Kudos to all!
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I enjoyed tonight's LIFE episode as well. Maybe not as masterful as a couple of the previous ones were but certainly fun. With Damien Lewis' lovably quirky character, I'm so surprised the show hasn't caught on.
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When I flipped over to LIFE after THE CLOSER went off, I saw the beginnings of Chapter 3 of HEROES (have no idea how Chapter 2 ended, thank goodness).
Oh, I hope the strike will end so they can start writing and shooting some more episodes. Looked wonderful.
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I don't have much to say, except that today I accidentally got used gum on my pants. And it wasn't even my gum.
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Also, I am down to my last peanut butter cup.
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Heading down to bed now.
Good night!
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I am on my way to Grand Forks. My dad is not well and the doctors are taking him off of breathing meds.
~~~Vibes to DakotaCelt and her Family!!~~~
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Not that I had personal knowledge (back then, anyway!) but a friend whose mom shopped for him in the "husky" section told me he didn't feel too bad about it, because the girl's clothing section was called:
CHUBBETTE!
Isn't that cruel???
And in the world of the movies, there's:
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Gosh, has it been an hour since the last post?
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CIAO CIAO CHUBBETTE - that's my sequel to YES YES YVETTE
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Didn't they used to give away the Chevy Chubbette on Price is Right?
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For equal time:
You coax the booze right out of Rip Torn
Mame
You charm the husky guy from his corn
Mame
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How husky was he?
He'd wear a blue and red outfit and people would try to mail things in him.
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Will we never see size 14?
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I mean, page 14.
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Well, there's a light sprinkling of snow on the grass here now - enough to make it a white yard - so, to get as far away from the chill in the air, I watched my SuperBit dvd of LAWRENCE OF ARABIA. Hard to believe that the film's restoration was nearly two decades ago! I saw that restoration on the big screen and was blown away by it: a 70mm print in all its glory, that incredible Maurice Jarre score in Dolby Digital, that incredibly imagery all added up to the perfect motion picture in my book.
I still feel that way. It's an awe-inspiring presentation on dvd, even if the intermission comes a half-hour into the second disc.
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/minx_the_dog/lawrence.jpg)
That's a fine way to dance onto the new page. . .
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I've watched three count them three motion pictures on DVD and am motion pictured out.
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I've watched three count them three motion pictures on DVD and am motion pictured out.
Were they very short films? LAWRENCE's running time is quite lengthy.
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How was Tin Man Part 1?
Interesting, but as I noted before, not engaging.
Part II - more of the same.
der Brucer
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Mentally drained and wandering....
My feelings and emotions are all over the place. Last rites were given. Thank you for the vibes, you are all great people....
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I hope John will keep my big cold natured cat warm while we're away.
Imagine how Mrs. Slocum would phrase that sentiment 8)
der Brucer
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My feelings and emotions are all over the place. Last rites were given. Thank you for the vibes, you are all great people....
Dakota, I hope things go as easily as possible for your father. I am very glad you are able to be there with him.
Greg and I send you mega-vibes and hugs.
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and to top it off, I really laid into the Aunt Vulture who said her husband did not have time to talk to us. He was busy.
I gave her an earful and told her that this was her husband's borther that was dying and he had the right to know the information. I really wanted to conduct some bodily injury. Too bad she lives in the Twin Cities or I would have given her a real choice of my mind.
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edisaurus, if you have time to do Here On Earth and the opening number that would probably do it.
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I've been going through the script of the musical I'm mentoring, trying to focus it, make it smoother and cut about ten pages. This is just act one we're working on now.
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Thank you...
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Not even whether you liked it or not?
C'mon!
Who would have such a death wish as to claim not to like The Closer?
der Brucer
A most enjoyable episode - I bet they had fun decorating the Atlanta house!
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It was fun to hear all the references to communities and malls, etc. in Atlanta.
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edisaurus, if you have time to do Here On Earth and the opening number that would probably do it.
OK...I'll bring them with me, the way they're cut in the big show.
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I really wanted to conduct some bodily injury. Too bad she lives in the Twin Cities or I would have given her a real choice of my mind.
Oh, don't waste your emotional energy on that spiteful woman - be glad you are there for your Dad.
der Brucer
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I've been going through the script of the musical I'm mentoring, trying to focus it, make it smoother and cut about ten pages. This is just act one we're working on now.
I wish we had a mentor on our show. :-\ It's been fun, but there is a lot of extra/repetative stuff that just doesn't need to be there. And our writer doesn't want to cut ANYTHING. And our director can't get him to realize that.
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ASSOCIATED PRESS (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,314821,00.html)
EXTREME PACIFIC STORM BATTERS NORTHWEST WITH 100 MPH WINDS, MAJOR FLOODING
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Major flooding and high winds that downed trees and knocked out power left two people dead and closed a major interstate highway in southwestern Washington, officials said Monday.
Gov. Chris Gregoire declared a state of emergency in response to the brutal winter storm that hit Western Washington, and said "we haven't seen the worst yet."
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"Washingtonians have endured quite the weekend," the governor said, adding that the danger from floods was not likely to subside until Thursday. Her emergency declaration puts thousands of National Guard troops on standby if local officials need help.
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In Olympia, the rain turned a normally small creek into a roiling, muddy surge of water that tore through a wall at the Ranch House BBQ. Tables and booths were strewn across the street, and a storage shed was pushed about 300 feet away.
Christy Romo, who lives just up the hill from the restaurant, said she could hear the floodwaters coming and started packing before the first floor of her cabin was inundated.
"I knew I wouldn't have much time," Romo said. "I heard a bang, and then saw the water rising quickly."
Nice to know the NG will be available to ensure that George gets to work.
der Brucer