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Well, you've read the notes, the notes had the history of socks, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're trying to find their socks because they are tired of walking around in the slime barefoot.
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And the word of the day is: VICTUAL!
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Tomorrow I will be looking for some interesting VICTUALS.
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Will we never get to page two?
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TOTD:
DVD: Series 3: Deadwood
CDs: Deadwood: Music from the series
Jane Siberry: When I Was A Boy
Hinge and Bracket
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I hope the shrew was tamed successfully tonight DR George.
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I hope the shrew was tamed successfully tonight DR George.
We had a great show last night (Thursday) at our final dress rehearsal. :) There were about 30-40 people in the audience and they actually laughed during the performance...and the best part was that they laughed at funny stuff that was happening and was supposed to be funny! Overall, a great way to start a run. I don't know if anyone flubbed any lines. I didn't notice any. And I got all my costume changes and everything went well. Tonight, we have the official opening night and a party at a cast member's house. Then, we have nine more performances over three weekends, and we're done! ;D
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Good to hear DR George.
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Leg breaks for opening night.
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Holy mother of pearl, I just went into the bedroom and somehow slammed my foot into the wheel of the bed - I thought I was going to DIE - three of the toes became gushers and I finally got multiple bandages around them and the bleeding has stopped, but oy are they hurting and throbbing. I don't think I broke anything (at least I hope not since I am, at the moment, sans insurance) - I can walk around, the toes are just throbbing a little. How I'll be in the morning we'll have to wait and see. I hate when that happens.
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Always nice to have fourteen GUESTS here, sitting there like so much fish while I am in PAIN.
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Leg breaks for opening night.
Thanks!
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Holy mother of pearl, I just went into the bedroom and somehow slammed my foot into the wheel of the bed - I thought I was going to DIE - three of the toes became gushers and I finally got multiple bandages around them and the bleeding has stopped, but oy are they hurting and throbbing. I don't think I broke anything (at least I hope not since I am, at the moment, sans insurance) - I can walk around, the toes are just throbbing a little. How I'll be in the morning we'll have to wait and see. I hate when that happens.
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~~~Vibes for BK's Toes!!~~~
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I hope I'll be able to put on shoes tomorrow.
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It's time for me to sleep, perchance to ... sleep. ::)
Good night, BK and Tomovoz! ;D
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Toe vibes!
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So wait...
That sneaky DR MusicGuy had TWO lunches yesterday...
First with DR Ben, and then later with DR JoseSPiano?
How does he maintain that trim physique? ;)
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to bk!
Maybe it would have gone better if you were wearing SOCKS?
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to DR George!
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to DR Cason!
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Today my DH and I fly to Chicago for a bar mitzvah of the son of dear friends of ours. Jonathan is a delightful young man. Even so, we pray for the continued good health of his parents, because if anything were to happen to them, we are named as Jonathan's guardians. Which would certainly be a lifestyle change for us!
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DR Rodzinski -
***CONGRATULATIONS***[/color][/size]
on your soon-to-be-announced new venture! Very excited for you... :)
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DR Ginny -
It was so lovely to meet you and your DH Richard. Glad you had a good convention, and best wishes for the rest of your vacation.
And THANK YOU very much for the "door prizes!" :)
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DRs MBarnum and MusicGuy -
I am so happy that I had a chance to meet you, and regret very much that I shall not have an opportunity to spend more time with you for the duration of your visits. Enjoy the remainder of your trips, and safe and pleasant journies home! :)
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It is going to be a very long day.
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I was sitting at the wrong end of the table! I didn't hear anything about Rod'z yet-to-be announced venture.
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Oh, DR Ben - I didn't mean to slight you...it was a great pleasure meeting you as well, and your voice in person is just as sonorous as it sounds on the radio/Internet! :)
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Now...I must pack.
Smooches, kids!
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Another wonderful NY get-together was had last night. Leading people through the crowds of Grand Central Station to the 6 Train was quite the job. We all got down the stairs just as the correct train approached. Ginny asked how I knew it was the correct train. It was coming in on the local track and we were going to Astor Place, 5 stops away on the local line so it could not be any other train ;D
Larry, Singdaw and Jose, in an attempt to lose us in the crowd, decided to enter the train through another door. They missed Michael Barnum's heroic behavior. He saved a mere slip of a girl from being caught between the closing train doors. We all began talking and she was fascinated by this odd group of people heading down to Little India for food. She recommended a place in the other Manhattan Little India on 26th Street but by that time it was too late.
We arrived at Astor Place, got off the train and began our trek through the much changed East Village. I pointed out the Public Theatre (where Chorus Line began) and
Cooper Union (http://www.cooper.edu/administration/about/history.html)
It's a very interesting place. Check out the link and learn about some of New York's mid-1800s history.
We then went to Taj Mahal for dinner. While dinner and the company was, as usual, sparkling, the service was not up to par, but still, a good time was had by all. Much food was consumed and much more laughter and witty repartee was exchanged.
The Australian Ice Cream was a great way to top off the meal. We walked over almost to Avenue A on 8th Street. When we entered, there were a couple of people at tables. I guess people just know that Hainsies and Kimmlets know the hot spots because by the time we left the place was hopping. There was a line almost out the door. I had some wonderful chocolate custard ice cream as we walked back toward 3rd Avenue. Oh, yes, we did have a stop at the aforementioned Bollywood DVD/Music store. We got to hear hysterical commentary by Elmore on the Bollywood movie running on the television in the window of the store. Some of us did enter the store to make sure Barnum had not fainted in pleasure at being in a temple of Bollywood. I think the clerk was happy and surprised to find such a knowledgeable young, non-Indian man to purchase his products.
We finally made it to 3rd Avenue and I broke off to walk home while the others got into various cabs to head uptown. Since most of them have posted I assume they all made it home without incident (though there has been no posting by Barnum, I hope the trip to the Boat Basin with the burlap bag wasn't made in the middle of the night by an exhausted Elmore ;))
Anthony was glad to hear about the good times but sorry to miss the event. He also missed a wonderful lunch but he will get to see MusicGuy when we meet for breakfast tomorrow morning before MG takes flight back to Phoenix.
Anthony had a wonderful time visiting with his relatives from Florida and though he missed the fun in New York he knows that Hainsies and Kimmlets can't stay apart for long (we're like long-lost siblings) and there will be more chances to see you all again.
It's time to end my novel and do the obvious. Who knows who has come and gone since I began this story.
Later, gaters.
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And we should move this on to Page 2
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One more should do it.
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Good Vibes to Cason on opening night!
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Ditto Vibes to George for Shrew!
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Don't have much planned for the weekend. I'm listening to Big Band Special on BBC Radio 2 right now. I have plenty of discs in my drawer so I've got things covered for the rest of the day.
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Good Morning Jack! We talked about you last night. In a good way :D
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I will end my frenzy now.
Bye.
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Thanks to DR BEN and DR JOSESPIANO for the commentary on last evening's festivities.
Hero vibes to DR MBARNUM and continued NYC vibes for him and DR GINNY and DH RICHARD and DR MUSIC GUY as they frolic in the Big Apple.
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Opening night vibes to DR GEORGE and DR CASON!!!
Toe vibes for Brushes.
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I too watched TROG last night....well I watched the beginning of it, wherein John Hamill and friend take off their clothes and walk around in their underwear for ten minutes or so.
Then one of them is killed and Joan Crawford shows up and the movie goes to hell.
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So You Think You Can Dance lost some good people again last night....that's all I'm saying.
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Off to work while others play....
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Happy Friday to all and sun dried.
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JACK IN A GOOD WAY - that would be the title for soemthing, wouldn't it?
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Good morning to the early studlies and lovelies here this morning......and I'm up a little earlier than usual (for me in NY at least!), so I know most of the west coasters are probably sound asleep.
But I've been hale and hearty and rested, and I'm already rinsed, and have even shaved my scraggly punim, so now I have a shiny and smooth punim!
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PARTY UPDATE - POSSIBLE PARTY NOW A DEFINITE PARTY, AND RSVP'S REQUESTED ASAP SO THAT WE KNOW HOW MUCH FOOD TO HAVE:
PARTY AT OUR PLACE ON SATURDAY JUNE 30, 5:30 TO 7:30 PM, giving enough time for people to get here from their matinees and get to evening performances afterwards, without missing any of the gossip, I mean, festivities.
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JACK IN A GOOD WAY - that would be the title for soemthing, wouldn't it?
.....the follow up to "Portnoy?"
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I gather I'll be seeing MusicGuy, Jose and MBarnum for lunch today at 1 somewhere in the theater area. Looking forward to hearing where.
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And a lovely good morning Fred........... I really hope that our casual lunch can work out for today, and I think it will work OK for Jose after his rehearsal to come back up to the theatre district. Of course......if our lunch restaurant was within sight of Little House Of Pies :) well, that wouldn't be all bad.
I think dear Jose thinks I've gone "pie-mad" since he first took me there!
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Somewhere very casual, I hope.
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Is the Little House of Pies the Little Pie Shop on 43rd between 9th & 10th? That would be very convenient for me. :)
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And our gathering last night was splendid fun indeed!! I got to see friends I already knew, and also meet DRs who were new to me in person.
And I have to say gigantic thanks again to dear Jose, for guiding my menu choices along........ I had told him that I'm not much into fire-hot and spicy Indian stuff, and so he watched over me and my choices. Big hugs to Jose!
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What am I doing up at this hour?
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I was up at this hour yesterday.
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I got through the night (if you can call it that - I finally fell asleep around one-thirty) without too much fuss, just being careful not to move my foot too much. Hard to know what the toes look like until I take off the bandages.
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Is the Little House of Pies the Little Pie Shop on 43rd between 9th & 10th? That would be very convenient for me. :)
YES, YES,.... that is the very one that dear Jose took me to. We also looked up and waved at your building.
Wasn't there a little casual "french bistro" type place just on the corner near there? Something like "Le Madeleine" or something??
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I think Jose's appointment until noon is on 36th & 8th, so only blocks away from the theater district. I know Jose doesn't mind walking a few blocks, unlike the lazy, ornery me. :) Buyt of course, the closer to the Little Pie Shop, the better for slothful me.
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Healing vibes to BK. I've had soemthing like that with two toes, and it was quite debilitating in terms of getting shoes on. Hope yours has gotten much better.
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You waved at our building? I believed I felt a breeze around 3:30. Was that you guys?
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I got through the night (if you can call it that - I finally fell asleep around one-thirty) without too much fuss, just being careful not to move my foot too much. Hard to know what the toes look like until I take off the bandages.
Good morning oh dear Grande Mensch, oh giver of hickeys, oh possesor of the throbbing toe-parts! :-[ :'(
I send you quick healing vibes for your poor distressed ped-digits. You have been toasted and lauded many times so far on this trip.
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Hi Ben..... are you taking a "private moment" to peek in here?? :)
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Dear BK....... just a short and very heartfelt "thank you" for creating the "Living Room" here, and allowing the opportunity for so many of us folks from very different backgrounds and geographic areas, to become friends and have a wonderful get-together like we had last evening.
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Well..... WHEE and HUBBA-HUBBA !!
And a spritely but elegant PAGE THREE DANCE :)
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I spy a Naomi !!
"..........SOUP !! "
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slothful me
Slothful Me...
Was that the ill-fated sequel to Little Me?
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I spy a Naomi !!
"..........SOUP !! "
Hee hee! ;D
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Good morning, DR MusicGuy!!!!
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I only wish I was there - if I was, I wouldn't have slammed my toes onto the wheel of my bed.
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DR FJL - I regret that I shall be in the air during your soirée. But thanks!
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I only wish I was there
Oh, but you shall be! And soon!!!! :)
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Have a wonderful and safe trip DR Naomi, and enjoy Chicago.....one of my favorite cities. It was great to meet you in person and get to visit last evening.
And I think I must go downstairs now, and have some coffee and a little something to tide me over till lunch.
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Good Morning!
Well... I need to run down to Ripley-Grier momentarily, so...
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DR FJL - Why don't we all just meet at the Little Pie Shop at 1:00. Sounds good and convenient.
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DRs MusicGuy and MBarnum - Let's meet DR FJL at the Little Pie Shop at 1:00 - on 43rd Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues, south side of the street. Just follow the smell of the baking pies.
Or if you want to meet me down at Ripley-Grier - 520 8th Avenue - between 35th and 36th. -If DR MBarnum heads down to Orhlinger's a little early, the timing should work out. I'll call both of you. But in any case...
Little Pie Shop at 1:00. Be there or be round.
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And that's about all I have time for right now...
Laters...
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I did not see TROG when it first opened. I saw it when it first made its way to television. It seemed to make its way to television very quickly after it opened. I concur with Mr. Kimmel. It's one of the worst movies ever made. I bet that's an hour and half of your life you'd like back, BK.
Some stars never learn how to retire gracefully like Cary Grant. I mean she had all that Pepsi Cola money. It's not like she HAD to do TROG.
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Will we never get to page two?
In the blink of an eye, and then it will be gone.
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Weekend coming up and no media planned, but I have been listening to The Brain From Planet X in my car all this past week. I really enjoy listening to it and not because BK wrote. It tuneful, fun lyrics and great voices.
Maybe Cason can sing ALL ABOUT MEN at the next Broadway Bares.
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Good morning!
I had a very rough night; couldn't turn the brain off and fall asleep until a little after 2 a.m., so I'm definitely droopy this morning.
And it's HOT outside, too. Going to be stifling today but the forecast promises cooler weather starting tomorrow.
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So sorry to read of your accident, bk. I hope you've done no serious damage to yourself.
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Many thanks to DRs Jose and Ben for the fun descriptions of your H/K activities.
Let the photos begin!
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I wanted to start on THE QUEEN OF OUTER SPACE last night, but those Criterion films took up the evening. And I have THREE more to start on today!
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I did not see TROG when it first opened. I saw it when it first made its way to television. It seemed to make its way to television very quickly after it opened. I concur with Mr. Kimmel. It's one of the worst movies ever made. I bet that's an hour and half of your life you'd like back, BK.
Some stars never learn how to retire gracefully like Cary Grant. I mean she had all that Pepsi Cola money. It's not like she HAD to do TROG.
It was probably more ego than anything else. Once a "Star" always a "star". Also Bette Davis was still working and putting out top notch work (okay maybe not for another 6 years or so, but she was working a lot more than old pal Joan)
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.....the follow up to "Portnoy?"
"The Randy Vicar and the Accu-Jac"
der Brucer
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Friday Media Check:
CD - car: THE WEDDING SINGER (OCR)
home: THE FANTASTICKS IN JAZZ (thanks, DR Elmore!)
DVD - PITFALL
WOMAN IN THE DUNES
THE FACE OF ANOTHER
MURDER SHE WROTE, Season 5, disc 4
QUEEN OF OUTER SPACE
DVR - last night's STUDIO 60 ON THE SUNSET STRIP
THE ALPHABET MURDERS
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THANX!
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RE: last night's SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE
RESULTS SPOILERS
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I haven't read yesterday's posts yet. But i must say that i am NOT happy with the girls results from last night.
I was in agreement with the guy they eliminated. I really thought danny shouldn't have been there. And neil's solo was the best of the night. And although jesus did a great routine his first week. To me that was mostly because of the choreography (that was great).
As for the girls, anya shouldn't have been there. But i think it was totally unfair for them to get rid of jessi. They shouldn't have made her dance for her life unless her and pasha were in the B3. Anyhow she did the routine and it was good. That should have played into the equation IMO.
I would have gotten rid of sara. But lauren was pretty bad too. I definitely would have gotten rid of either of them before jessi. It just seemed so overly harse. The whole premise of the show is that you cannot be voted out if america does not put you in the B3. And then they go and completely overrule that.
Not cool.
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(http://www.foxnews.com/images/root_images/062907_iphone10.jpg)
Eager customers line up to get their hands on the coveted new Apple iPhone, which goes on sale today.
(http://www.foxnews.com/photoessay/photoessay_1977_images/0629070643_M_062907_iphone3.jpg)
Muggers everywhere give thanks to Apple for a neat $500 trinket so easily snatched.
der Brucer
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I know several here have expressed interest in the iPhone and plan to get the next generation of it. I think it's a neat bit of technology, but it holds no interest for me personally.
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Now, the new line of HDTVs . . . . .
that's a different story! ;D
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I p.m. at the Little Pie Shop sounds great. Hope I can get a cab. :) :) :) And I already am both square and round, so i'm ahead of the game!
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And one for Cruller
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And one for Cruller
DeVil
or
Unusual Punishment
der Brucer
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Friday morning greetings! Here is the promised photo from our dinner at Taj Mahal last night:
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DH Richard took the photo. I'm in the foreground, surrounded, left to right by DRs MBarnum, Ben, Jose, Singdaw, MusicGuy, and Elmore.
Before we ordered, DR MBarnum told me that I'd probably need Tums after the meal, but I didn't. Must have been the soothing Australian ice cream that kept me from getting indigestion.
I do, however, have severe allergy symptoms and on our way to meet DR Elmore at Lincoln Center will stop at a drug store for Claritin. I think this clinches it that we will NOT try to sit on the stage for Inherit the Wind - they sure don't want me up there sniffling, sneezing, and coughing :P
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DR FJL - I replied to your earlier message, but to reiterate: DH Richard and I will be there tomorrow between whatever matinee we see and Curtains. Thanks for the lovely invitation!
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DR Edi - yes, I did have a manicure Wednesday in Crystal City. It has lasted through several showers and shampoos and lots of luggage wrestling. A home manicure would never have lasted for me like this. Now on my list - a pedicure!
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Thank you, DR Ginny, for putting up the photo. The H/Ks look like a great group having a fine time!
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Since I got less sleep than usual last night, I'm heading down now to lie down a bit to see if I can catch a nap before cleaning up to do my usual Friday errands.
WBBL.
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It's Friday -- finally:
An end to a curiously short, but intensely tiring week.
A week of extremes, actually.
And I look forward to a break from chaos, disarray, moodiness, petulance and the occasional sick-making gushiness.
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Good morning, all! I slept quite well making plans on how to explain the reasons for an anchor and a burlap bag when I showed DR MBarnum the 79th Street Boat Basin. I was up at 8:10 or so, bathed, dragged my guest off the fire escape and forced him to clean up. I was going to post but he got all crazy and insisted on dining at once so we went over to the 82nd Street Cafe and had a little breakfast. I was coaxing him into a view of the Hudson River when DR MusicGuy called him about lunch and my plans fell through on Mikey seeing more of the Hudson than he'd planned.
We walked to the Boat Basin and saw the boats and Mikey headed off to the Virgin - always living in the past - Megastore. I am about to leave for Lincoln Center and the NYPL.
DR Ginny, thanks for posting the photo. Everyone with cameras keeps talking about photos - Barnum's is here in the apartment - but we were late last night with the idea of a photo and missed having DR Rodzinski who abandoned us for a performance at Joe's Pub in the shot
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I'm jealous of all the fun these Kimlets are having in NYC.
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I'm empathizing with Bruce on his aching toes.
I've done similar things, myself, and it's extremely painful....and it will take a while before the aching stops, unfortunately. Those toes are very tender.
If you have sandals, BK....I think you'll have to wear them for a while.
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I received another Kevin McKidd movie in the mail yesterday -- "Dog Soldiers" -- plus a Miss Marple (Joan Hickson) Classic Mystery Collection (9 two-hour movies).
Yet....I was unable to contemplate watching anything that would take more than a short while to watch. I did manage another episode of "Ghost Whisperer" before the sandman carried me off. It was very intense and well-acted. I'm quite fond of this show!
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We are supposed to be in the grips of a "cooling" trend, but last night was one of the least comfortable nights -- temperature-wise -- I've had this summer.
It was very cool outside, but my condo was warm and there wasn't even an occasional whisper of a breeze to blow through my window.
My curtains were as unmoved as Larry Moore would "claim" to be if he should see MBarnum's head hit the iron railing after his pillow fell off the fire escape.
;)
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Larry...since you're free during lunch...and since MBarnum's camera is in your apartment...why not surprise the young tyke with some unexpected photos?
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Tonight's episode of "Ghost Whisperer" is really good and has a solid guest cast:
J. P. Pitoc
Norbert Weisser
Jud Tylor
Fredric Lane
Susane Lee
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couldn't turn the brain off
Just like Michael S!
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Friday morning greetings! Here is the promised photo from our dinner at Taj Mahal last night:
Goodness, but you had a prominent table! Everyone entering would see all of you.
:)
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If you have sandals, BK....I think you'll have to wear them for a while.
So ironic in light of today's notes!
BK, foot healing vibes to you. Sorry you'll have to take a break from jogging for a bit... :-\
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Y'all are having pies for lunch? I'm even more jealous---if that's even possible!
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Good morning, HHW!
Opening night vibes for George and Cason!!
Healing vibes to BK's toes!
Soothing vibes to DR Ron and all others who need them!
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Greetings from the 19th floor of the Flamingo Hotel, Las Vegas, NV! The temperature is only expected to be 107 today, but due to be up to 110 by Sunday. Boy, this place has certainly changed in the last 35 years. This room was obviously designed by Queer Eye for the Straight Guy!
Tonight is WSMA Night here in Vegas. I can't wait to see the new Phantom.
Laters.**
**Copyright by Jose, 2004
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CD: THE STEPHEN SONDHEIM ALBUM
DVD: GRAND HOTEL
VCR: THE UNINVITED
(Thanks to all who mentioned it here)
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Here's a wonderful way to start the weekend: watch Ray Bethell, Multiple World Champion kite flyer, flying 3 kites to "Flower Duet" by Delibes. This is a thing of beauty.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIvldN5fM4s
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Good Morning!
* good audience and energy vibes for Casons opening night*
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* good telephone casting vibes for Bruce*
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Vegas vibes to TCB
Opening night vibes to George and to Cason
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Greetings from the 19th floor of the Flamingo Hotel, Las Vegas, NV! The temperature is only expected to be 107 today, but due to be up to 110 by Sunday. Boy, this place has certainly changed in the last 35 years. This room was obviously designed by Queer Eye for the Straight Guy!
What? "Butch", but "tasteful"?
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Slept another couple of hours, which was good. I'm walking, so that's good news, and while the toes are obviously sore, I see to be able to bend them easily, so that's good. I'm not looking forward to removing these bandages and looking at them, though, but I will a bit later.
Meanwhile, I continue to have no responses from anyone at NYMF - I gather this is SOP for them, but it's annoying given that I'm about a month behind every other show in terms of paperwork and things to do. I just have a few questions and I've now asked them several times to two different e-mail addresses and left messages for two people last night and nada.
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Reporting in from La-La Land -- waking up to the sounds of autos, buses, sirens and all manner of hustle and bustle of life in the big city
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Loved the photo -- and the report from DR Ben -- Hero Mikey ! He's here to save the day! Yeaaa! (but I'm not surprised, I already knew that he had heroic qualities!) ...
and look at DR ELmo in that pic -- looking all shy and sweet and innocent (what a little actor!)...
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Safe and Fun travel vibes to DR Naomi and DH -- don't forget to pack your pink fuzzy high heels! (wink, wink -- nudge, nudge)
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Sandal vibes to BK...
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My mini-frenzy lead to page 5! (Who knew? .... Shocking isn't it?)
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At this rate it may lead to page 6 ...
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Break-a-leg vibes to Boo-Key in Cabaret and Jorge in Shrew ... and opening night energy vibes!!
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Gotta scram!
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Ten o'clock and I'm the only one in the jernt? This will NOT do, oh, no, this will not do.
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Well, me and the seventeen GUESTS.
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Do you think the author of this book reads this here site? Isn't this what we've been saying, some of us rather vocally? I agree with the reviewer, however, that some of what's in the book sounds like the author is being elitist, but most of it sounds like it could have been lifted right from our postings.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/29/books/29book.html?_r=2&ref=books&oref=slogin&oref=slogin
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Fred, unfortunately Ant and I won't be at the party tomorrow. We will be at MusicGuy's send off breakfast but we can't make the late afternoon soirée. I'm glad you were able to put together a festive occasion so quickly. As always, you and Skip are "top drawer"
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Funny, I'd gotten an e-mail from the exec director of NYMF several days ago welcoming the show and me - he was the only one I hadn't written to, so I dropped him a line telling him that I didn't seem to be able to get responses or info - within ten minutes of sending it, I got the call I'd been waiting for - and the news is GREAT - we're in the biggest venue, the Acorn Theater right on Theatre Row. 200 seats, a very big stage, and I couldn't be happier. We open on Thursday September 20th and our final performance is on September 30th.
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It doesn't give much information but here's a little blurb about the Acorn Theatre on the Theatre Row Web site
The Acorn (http://www.theatrerow.org/acorn.htm)
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BK, congrats, btw, on finally getting confirmation. Opening just two days before Yom Kippur I see.
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TOD: DVD, the wonderful French film The Two of Us. CD: The Singers Unlimited with Oscar Peterson as well as Luiz Eca.
NYC HHW-ers alert (and victuals alert, too): I just found out today my niece is the new manager for the Times Square Bubba Gump's. She's there with my sister right now getting moved into her new digs on W. 52nd. Drop by and say hi to her--her name is Kallie.
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BK, congrats, btw, on finally getting confirmation. Opening just two days before Yom Kippur I see.
Good - I can open and then atone.
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That is thrilling news!!!
I will come up on a weekend---I hope it will be one with lots of DR's ion attendance!
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I don't think I broke anything (at least I hope not since I am, at the moment, sans insurance) - I can walk around, the toes are just throbbing a little. How I'll be in the morning we'll have to wait and see. I hate when that happens.
If you did, which I hope you didn't, there isn't much a doctor can do for you- just tape the toes together is all.
Did you ice them?
GOOD TOES VIBES!
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Even so, we pray for the continued good health of his parents, because if anything were to happen to them, we are named as Jonathan's guardians. Which would certainly be a lifestyle change for us!
This made me chuckle ;D :D
Have a good flight, and great time in Chicago.
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Ben your novel is very entertaining, thank you.:D
I wish I could have listened to elmore's commentary, I can only imagine. ;D
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Do you think the author of this book reads this here site? Isn't this what we've been saying, some of us rather vocally? I agree with the reviewer, however, that some of what's in the book sounds like the author is being elitist, but most of it sounds like it could have been lifted right from our postings.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/29/books/29book.html?_r=2&ref=books&oref=slogin&oref=slogin
And "This Here Site" is probably repsonsible for selling more CDs, DVDs, and books than many a local newspaper. And, if I'm looking for opinions of B'Way shows, TV Shows, or Movies, I trust the "amateurs at "HHW far more than the "professionals" at the NYT.
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I'm empathizing with Bruce on his aching toes.
I've done similar things, myself, and it's extremely painful....and it will take a while before the aching stops, unfortunately. Those toes are very tender.
If you have sandals, BK....I think you'll have to wear them for a while.
So true, but be very careful. It is amazing how often those toes will be banged again if you aren't.
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Good morning, all! I slept quite well making plans on how to explain the reasons for an anchor and a burlap bag when I showed DR MBarnum the 79th Street Boat Basin. I was up at 8:10 or so, bathed, dragged my guest off the fire escape and forced him to clean up. I was going to post but he got all crazy and insisted on dining at once so we went over to the 82nd Street Cafe and had a little breakfast. I was coaxing him into a view of the Hudson River when DR MusicGuy called him about lunch and my plans fell through on Mikey seeing more of the Hudson than he'd planned.
We walked to the Boat Basin and saw the boats and Mikey headed off to the Virgin - always living in the past - Megastore. I am about to leave for Lincoln Center and the NYPL.
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TV GUIDE - TOP CULT SHOWS (http://www.tvguide.com/news/top-cult-shows/070629-01)
*Denotes newcomer to the list
30) Strangers with Candy (1999-2000)*
29) Absolutely Fabulous (1994-2003)
28) Stargate SG-1 (1997-2007)*
27) H.R. Pufnstuf (1969-1971)
26) Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1975-1978)
25) Firefly (2002-2003)*
24) Twin Peaks (1990-1991)
23) Dark Shadows (1966-1971)
22) Doctor Who (1963-present)
21) Freaks and Geeks (1999-2000)
20) The Avengers (1966-1969)
19) Quantum Leap (1989-1993)
18) Veronica Mars (2004-2007)*
17) Beauty and the Beast (1987-1990)
16) Babylon 5 (1994-1998)
15) Family Guy (1999-present)
14) Battlestar Galactica (2003-present)*
13) Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1989-1999)
12) Pee-Wee's Playhouse (1986-1991)
11) Jericho (2006-present)*
10) Xena: Warrior Princess (1995-2001)
9) Twilight Zone (1959-1964)
8) The Simpsons (1989-present)
7) The Prisoner (1967-1968)
6) Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969-1974)
5) Lost (2004-present)*
4) Farscape (1999-2003)
3) Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003)
2) The X-Files (1993-2002)
1) Star Trek (1966-1969)
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Amazon.com is offering, as its Deal of the Day, the "Rocky" anthology of five films (all but the most recent one, "Rocky Balboa").
Each has had a high-def remaster, each is presented in anamorphic widescreen (1:85:1 ratio, IIRC), each has DTS sound (along with 5.1CH).
And the remarkable price for this set of films:
$19.95
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DR Ginny-Thank you for the photo.
Edi-I’ve seen the kite thing before, it is wonderful.
TCB-So glad you could post.
Bruce-Finally! :) Congrats on the good news.
Ben, thanks for the theater link.
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ASSOCIATED PRESS (http://news.aol.com/story/_a/popular-snack-food-pulled-from-shelves/20070628191809990001?ncid=NWS00010000000001)
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Popular Snack Food Pulled From Shelves
WASHINGTON (June 29) - A popular snack food sold nationwide is being recalled because of concerns about contamination. All lots and sizes of Veggie Booty Snack Food are being recalled, the company said, following a report of 51 cases of salmonella poisoning that may be associated with the product.
Anybody who'd eat a product called "Veggie Booty Snack" deserves an unhappy outcome!
der Brucer
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From a friend:
I was having trouble with my computer. So I called Harold the computer guy, to come over. Harold clicked a couple of buttons and solved the problem.
He gave me a bill for a minimum service call. As he was walking away, I called after him, "So, what was wrong?" He replied, "It was an ID ten T error." I didn't want to appear stupid, but nonetheless inquired, "An, ID ten T error? What's that .. in case I need to fix it again?"
Harold grinned.... "Haven't you ever heard of an ID ten T error before?"
"No," I replied.
"Write it down," he said, "and I think you'll figure it out."
So I wrote down . I D 1 0 T
I used to like Harold.
der Brucer
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I haven't tried Veggie Bootie (it is a silly name), but just in case I passed the info along to Bryan & Craig. I don't know about Craig but I suspect Bryan would pass on this product due to the name. I'm guessing the packaging is aimed at children.
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[move=right,scroll,6,transparent,100%]***BREAK-A-LEG OPENING NIGHT VIBES***[/color][/size][/move]to DR George!
Thanks a lot!!
And OPENING NIGHT VIBES AND MUCH LEG BREAKAGE FOR DR CASON!! ;D
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Let us move.
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Ditto Vibes to George for Shrew!
And thank you!
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And for George, considering his show...
BREAK A HORN!
der Brucer
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Back from lunch with MusicGuy, Jose, MBarnum and Jason. Can't post much now because I have to get off the computer, but it was a grand and delicious time.
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Larry...since you're free during lunch...and since MBarnum's camera is in your apartment...why not surprise the young tyke with some unexpected photos?
With my luck he'd post them here!
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Here's a wonderful way to start the weekend: watch Ray Bethell, Multiple World Champion kite flyer, flying 3 kites to "Flower Duet" by Delibes. This is a thing of beauty.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIvldN5fM4s
Wow! That is so cool!
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And the word of the day is: VICTUAL!
Victuals are my line of work!
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Another wonderful NY get-together was had last night. Leading people through the crowds of Grand Central Station to the 6 Train was quite the job.
What? You didn't treat them all to your Roz Russell impersonation and get them all in a conga line? It would have been a lot simpler.
;D
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Broken legs wishes for DRs George and Cason on their opening nights.
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I managed to get a 40 minute nap before gettin cleaned up and going out on my errands.
Hopefully, I can make up for the lack of sleep tonight in a big way. I was kind of surprised that I didn't get sleepy this afternoon after eating lunch, but I didn't.
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In today's mail:
36 hours of Classic Hercule Poirot mysteries.
And.....
...fresh from an auction on Ebay a week ago....
...the Feb. 13, 1939 signed contract between Samuel Goldwyn Inc., Ltd., and Alfred Newman for Newman's services to compose the music for "Wuthering Heights."
It has instantly become my most prized posssession (because I'm an Alfred Newman-aholic).
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I began my afternoon viewing with some MURDER SHE WROTE episodes. I began with one that featured many of Angela's friends from MGM and other studios: Kathryn Grayson, Gloria DeHaven, Ruth Roman, and Julie Adams and Graham Jarvis and Fran Ryan were also guest stars in the episode where a former student of Jessica's writes a PEYTON PLACE-style book about Cabot Cove barely disguising the many town characters.
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Opening Night Broken Legs to our Opening Night Guys!!
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Another MURDER SHE WROTE episode followed, this one featuring Michael Learned, Don Galloway, Georgia Brown, Steve Forrest, and Robert Klein among the guest stars involved in the murder of a ghostwriter fronting for a recently deceased celebrated author.
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Next I watched the dismal, unentertaining QUEEN OF OUTER SPACE. Even on a camp level, I didn't find it much fun. I think Zsa Zsa is one of those folks who got worse as an actress as she gained celebrity. She gets top billing, but she's totally wretched.
Funny, Joi Lansing is unbilled as the left-behind girl friend of womanizer Patrick Waltz, but she's more gorgeous than any of the so-called bombshells on the planet Venus.
It was fun finding some costumes borrowed from FORBIDDEN PLANET used in this movie.
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Funny, I'd gotten an e-mail from the exec director of NYMF several days ago welcoming the show and me - he was the only one I hadn't written to, so I dropped him a line telling him that I didn't seem to be able to get responses or info - within ten minutes of sending it, I got the call I'd been waiting for - and the news is GREAT - we're in the biggest venue, the Acorn Theater right on Theatre Row. 200 seats, a very big stage, and I couldn't be happier. We open on Thursday September 20th and our final performance is on September 30th.
Congratulations, BK! I wish I could be there.
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I completed my afternoon viewing continuing with THE ALPHABET MURDERS. Tony Randall's French/Belgian accent comes and goes rather alarmingly in this, and it doesn't have nearly the sense of fun of the Margaret Rutherford/Miss Marple films. The best moment in this is when Margaret Rutherford and Stringer Davis amble into the frame as Miss Marple and Mr. Stringer commenting on how obvious a mystery this one is to solve.
Still haven't quite finished it, though. I will when I go back down.
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I haven't tried Veggie Bootie (it is a silly name), but just in case I passed the info along to Bryan & Craig. I don't know about Craig but I suspect Bryan would pass on this product due to the name. I'm guessing the packaging is aimed at children.
Not really. There's an entire line of products from the same chip-maker. It's more aimed at young, supposedly with-it adults.
Children eat Goldfish.
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And Thanks to JRand, Elmore, Jeanne, FJL, Miss Karen, der Brucer, Matt H. and DearReaderLaura for the Opening Night Vibes! :-*
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Strange, how we're wishing broken legs for DRs Cason and George, but quite the opposite for our esteemed BK.
Vibeage to all three, just the same.
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Just dropping by, and didn't want to leave without posting. :)
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Back from Teddy, and I am now devastingly good looking in an aged way, like cheddar cheese. Next to me at the salon was Ileanna Douglas.
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Very busy at work today, as the weekenders started to arrive and shop for what they'll need.
Tomorrow should be totally insane, but I'll get to miss some of the insanity because I start work at six-thirty in the morning. Of course, that's insane enough all on it's own.
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I'm certain that Illeana Douglas didn't end up as suave and debonaire as our BK.
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I had to repress the Skinner/Ripley discs. They were supposed to be delivered here on Monday. It is now Friday, and I can pretty much say they won't be here today. I have told the lady I do this through, that if I don't at least have 100 discs by end of today, she can pull the order and pull all my other projects out of there, including Milla, which they've had for two weeks and which I gave them until July 9th to do, but I now am too angry to take that chance, unless they guarantee it in writing and that they will be financially responsible if they don't deliver on time. That's the way it's going to be from now on. I am so sick of amateurs - if a pressing plant is professional and they promise a date and then miss that date for five consecutive days, then they deserve to go out of business. And poor Emily Skinner is doing a limited run of Witches Of Eastwick and has no CDs to sell (I sent her my last fourteen, which she got on Monday). Infuriating.
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This morning I went for a walk and this is what I saw:
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w247/SaltonSeaTrip/zebratail.jpg)
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Thanks for the vibes, Woody!
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Back from Teddy, and I am now devastingly good looking in an aged way, like cheddar cheese. Next to me at the salon was Ileanna Douglas.
. . . whom I've been enjoying in ACTION!, her illfated series of a few years ago. I still have the second disc in that set to watch.
After I watch PITFALL tonight, I may put in ACTION! and watch the rest of those episodes.
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I'm certain that Illeana Douglas didn't end up as suave and debonaire as our BK.
Certainly not like cheddar cheese.
What is it, fish?
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Well, I guess it's time to head downstairs and to that most hateful of tasks, mopping the kitchen floor. Then, some reading and tfinally back to the den for some evening viewing.
WBBL.
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Ooh! Ooh1
Ive suddenly REMEMBERED!
I began watching "The Colossus of Rhodes" last night.
Oof!
Rory Calhoun is too smarmy for words.
And this film is basically a set piece, thus far. Some 40 minutes into the picture and everything seems to be taking place in a maze of some kind...CHEESY sets, to be sure.
It's all too funky. The movie had me snoozing off and on until I simply could not sit UP in my chair any longer.
I may return to it....some day.
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Got my two other Camp Classics boxes from amazon (had a lovely gift coupon, so that both sets cost me exactly $3.08.
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Welcome seventeen GUESTS.
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I guess this is what happens when there are get-togethers. Slow news days.
I unbandaged the three toes. Two of them don't look so bad, but one had quite a bit of dried blood and it looks like I may have done a little damage to the toenail, although nothing major. I've bathed the foot, put some Neosporum on the cuts and rebandaged two of the toes - the third, the small toe, seems to be okay.
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I'm glad to hear your toes seem to be ok, BK.
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Also glad.
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Funny, I'd gotten an e-mail from the exec director of NYMF several days ago welcoming the show and me - he was the only one I hadn't written to, so I dropped him a line telling him that I didn't seem to be able to get responses or info - within ten minutes of sending it, I got the call I'd been waiting for - and the news is GREAT - we're in the biggest venue, the Acorn Theater right on Theatre Row. 200 seats, a very big stage, and I couldn't be happier. We open on Thursday September 20th and our final performance is on September 30th.
Woo Hoo, I have to be here in NYC for my Foundation Center conference Oct. 5 & 6, so will plan to come in early enough to catch that Sept. 30 performance!
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How exciting for HHW to have opening nights on both ends of the west coast - broken legs to DRs Cason and George!
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I'm having trouble getting my breasts thawed.
By which I mean chicken breasts, which I'm planning on serving for dinner.
(If we can't have lots of posts, we can at least have provocative ones! ;D)
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Nice that the toe situation is better than expected
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Remember when 190 posts was a good day?
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DP Colin and I watched "The holiday" last night. Why did they make it. Why did we watch it? Why does Ms Diaz get work? Did Ms Winslett need the money?
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DH Richard and I have had a delightful day here in NYC. We ventured out about 10:30 to the drugstore for meds for my allergy symptoms, went to box offices to get tickets for Les Miz for tonight and Inherit the Wind for tomorrow afternoon before meeting DR Elmore at Lincoln Center. He took us to Toyland and helped me do some research on a great aunt and uncle who were in vaudeville, but I don't have enough info to work with (I'll have to get some details - like how to spell their last name - from my sister the genealogist).
Richard and I took the guided tour of Lincoln Center and then had late lunch/early dinner at Cafe Fiorello. On our way home, we stopped at The Fantasticks box office and got great seats for Sunday evening.
Somewhere in there, I spoke on the phone with DR Vixmom, who's planning to come in Sunday afternoon. Who's around then and what can we do that's not too strenuous? Any ideas, DR Jose? DR Elmore? Are the Upper West Side bakeries open on Sunday afternoon?
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I'm glad to hear your toes seem to be ok, BK.
Yes, back "On Your Toes", so to speak!
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DP Colin and I watched "The holiday" last night. Why did they make it. Why did we watch it? Why does Ms Diaz get work?
LOL-Keith had the same reaction.
Jude Law was worth the watch for me. The moving would have been much better without Ms Diaz.
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It too a bit longer than usual to drive through town this afternoon. From the Ashland Daily Tidings:
A bomb threat in Lithia Park forced the cancellation of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s afternoon performance of “On The Razzle” today.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival first delayed the play hoping to start by 2:30 p.m, according to Amy Richard, media relations and audience development manager. The ongoing delay led to its eventual cancellation, though as of 3 p.m. Richard said the festival expected its evening performances to start at 8:30 p.m. as scheduled. Richard said all tickets will be refunded from the cancelled play, though theatergoers could opt to swap the tickets for another play or receive a voucher for sometime in the future.
Ashland Police Department evacuated Lithia Park and much of the Plaza during a bomb scare around 1:15 p.m. today. Officers directed traffic away from a suspicious device at the base of the Lincoln Stature.
“We’ve got a bomb threat and until we can determine whether it’s a hoax or not, we are closing down the area,” APD Sgt. Theresa Selby said. By 1:30 p.m., police expanded the area of evacuation from the area immediately surrounding the Lincoln Statue and roped off the entire Plaza.
Some businesses, City of Ashland offices and Oregon Shakespeare offices are also reportedly evacuated as of this time.
“We are not sure at this time if there is a threat, but we are taking every precaution,” an APD press release stated. APD officials said the device had a timer and the words, “This is a hoax,” written on it. As of 2:30 all Plaza businesses were shut down by Ashland Police officers, in a forced evacuation of anyone within 300 feet of the Lincoln statue.
Originally the “hot zone” as police refer to the cordoned off area was set at 200 feet. Police have not yet said why they expanded the hot zone area. The Oregon State Police’s Bomb Squad was called to Ashland, police said, and are expected on the scene at anytime. Advertisement:
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The device had an apparent timer affixed to it and wires along with the words “This is a hoax” written on it.
I hope it really is a hoax and they find the person or persons who placed it there.
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:o That's very scary!
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How exciting for HHW to have opening nights on both ends of the west coast - broken legs to DRs Cason and George!
Thanks, Jane! ;D
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My NEW car cd player has the WHITE HOUSE CANTATA: Bedside boom box has Sondheim at the Movies; Last CD watched=RENO 911(avoid it); have prchased Little Night Music, Painted Veil, a couple of boxes of midsummer murders(all of which I'd seen) and tonight I'm watching a rental, DIGGERS, with Paul Rudd, who I think looks like Bruce KImmel
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ASSOCIATED PRESS (http://news.aol.com/story/_a/popular-snack-food-pulled-from-shelves/20070628191809990001?ncid=NWS00010000000001)
(http://cdn.news.aol.com/aolnews_photos/0c/07/20070628190609990038)
Anybody who'd eat a product called "Veggie Booty Snack" deserves an unhappy outcome!
Actually, I like Veggie Booty, and its predecessor, Pirate's Booty. It's sort of like eating styrofoam peanuts covered in parmesan cheese, but healthier that your standard cheesey puffs. And pretty tasty, despite its unfortunate name.
I hope nothing bad happens to me today!
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Thanks, Jane! ;D
LOL George. You quoted Ginny & thanked me. I do feel the same way & wish you a good evening. :D
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Edi-stay well vibes. Children in Washington were getting sick-hopefully you ate a different batch of Veggie Booty.
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People who have recently eaten Veggie Booty and who have experienced any possible symptoms of salmonella infection — including abdominal cramps, fever, and diarrhea (which may be bloody) — should contact a doctor or other health care provider immediately and report the illness to state or local health authorities, notes the FDA.
Salmonella symptoms usually begin within one to four days after exposure to the bacteria. Most people don't develop severe illness, but salmonella can invade the bloodstream and cause life-threatening infections, especially in infants and people with health problems or weak immune systems.
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We're STILL on page seven? Jeez, let's get a frenzy or five going, shall we?
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I was mistaken, children in other states also got sick, where I don't know.
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That is very scary, Jane. And I remember Lithia Park -- you sent me photos of autumn leaves there a couple of years ago.
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I started to watch Queen From Outer Space, and fell asleep within fifteen seconds. I woke up ten minutes later. The transfer, which I'd read had "muted" colors (as par for the course with Warners) is actually pretty good and, as usual, these Internet "reviewers" simply know nothing about color. When Warners does do one of their crappy brown transfers, these self-same experts tell us that the colors are great.
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That's the place. The potential bomb was left at the entrance to the park, near the stairs leading to the theaters.
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I will just come out and say it - this is probably the only site on all the Internet that talks about DVDs regularly, in which the person doing the talking actually knows what color is supposed to look like on these transfers.
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Today Sherlock is 11 months old. I need to take a new photo of him. Since he doesn't fit on the step anymore I'll have to find a new background for the photo. ;D
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So it is written, so it shall be done - page eight. I'm gettin' real hungry.
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Ooops--I didn't realize that there "associated press". I thought Der B was just commenting on the name. And here I was, feeling, to quote SWW, "young and with-it"!
Der B---First, the poisoned toothpaste...now the poisoned booty! What next?
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We're having thunderstorms here, which is lucky for us in our drought-ridden state, but I hope it's not hitting our Kimlets in NY!
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I laughed at bk's description of TROG. I think it should be posted on the imdb and Amazon!
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I will just come out and say it - this is probably the only site on all the Internet that talks about DVDs regularly, in which the person doing the talking actually knows what color is supposed to look like on these transfers.
If you do say so yourself? About yourself?
;)
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My DH will be going to NY at the end of July to interview Margaret Whiting for our Johnny Mercer doc. Even though I'm working on that, I wouldn't be working on the shoot, so by the time I paid my way, got a room for an extra day of fun in NY and turned down a day of work, it would have cost well over $1,000 bucks. I had to weigh out whether to go or save my pennies for THE BRAIN in September.
THE BRAIN wins---and it looks like I will get to meet DR Ginny, too!
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LOL George. You quoted Ginny & thanked me. I do feel the same way & wish you a good evening. :D
:-[ Big Spoo! Thanks Ginny and Jane (again). :)
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Welcome ;D
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If you do say so yourself? About yourself?
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Of course! ;D
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TOTD:
I did mention it the other day but I've finished reading the wonderful "Michael Toliver Lives" - warmth, humour and a wonderful read.
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My DH will be going to NY at the end of July to interview Margaret Whiting for our Johnny Mercer doc. Even though I'm working on that, I wouldn't be working on the shoot, so by the time I paid my way, got a room for an extra day of fun in NY and turned down a day of work, it would have cost well over $1,000 bucks. I had to weigh out whether to go or save my pennies for THE BRAIN in September.
THE BRAIN wins---and it looks like I will get to meet DR Ginny, too!
Yay. What a time we'll all have!
I'm going to go get some food, but I'm very proud of myself for having stayed off my feet for most of the day.
And I did get 140 of the Skinner/Ripley CDs, so I can send those on their way tomorrow morning.
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Let's all take some happy pills, shall we!!!
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For supper, I feel like some hamburger and french fries pills.
But I guess I'll just have some spinach salad pills.
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And now it's time to take some "ride home" pills.
QUITTIN' TIME!
Another week bites my butt!
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I'm off to our official Opening Night of "Taming of the Shrew"! After the show, we will all gather at the house of the actor who's playing the tailor and Par-tay! I'll be back very late, but I don't have to get up in the morning! ;D
Have a good evening, everyone!
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a post to break the silence.
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Back from Teddy, and I am now devastingly good looking in an aged way, like cheddar cheese. Next to me at the salon was Ileanna Douglas.
I have no doubt you look absolutely stunning, Bruce, but I'm confused over the "devastingly" part. New word of the day? LA hair lingo? ???
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Have we noted that Jeanne just passed the 1500 milestone?
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Why does MR BK have wheels on his bed?
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What is happening in NYC right now? We have several on the spot reporters who could let us know.
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Frightening report from DR JANE, however! Wow!
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DR GINNY - if THE FANTASTICKS now has an illustrated souvenir book, a copy would be most appreciated for my lobby display....
A fine and upstanding HHW'er already sent me a copy of the PLAYBILL from the current production.
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But TROG has John Hamill in his undies.
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Then tell Trog to let go of him.
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I believe several HHWers visiting NYC are seeing A CHORUS LINE tonight.
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Funny, I'd gotten an e-mail from the exec director of NYMF several days ago welcoming the show and me - he was the only one I hadn't written to, so I dropped him a line telling him that I didn't seem to be able to get responses or info - within ten minutes of sending it, I got the call I'd been waiting for - and the news is GREAT - we're in the biggest venue, the Acorn Theater right on Theatre Row. 200 seats, a very big stage, and I couldn't be happier. We open on Thursday September 20th and our final performance is on September 30th.
This is great news. I will keep the dates open.
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BK:
Do you play any of the weekends?
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My DH will be going to NY at the end of July to interview Margaret Whiting for our Johnny Mercer doc. Even though I'm working on that, I wouldn't be working on the shoot, so by the time I paid my way, got a room for an extra day of fun in NY and turned down a day of work, it would have cost well over $1,000 bucks. I had to weigh out whether to go or save my pennies for THE BRAIN in September.
THE BRAIN wins---and it looks like I will get to meet DR Ginny, too!
So are we going to plan to go to the September 30 performance?
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Today Sherlock is 11 months old. I need to take a new photo of him. Since he doesn't fit on the step anymore I'll have to find a new background for the photo. ;D
Well, guess what? Today is Blanche's first birthday!
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Vibes to all who need them for openings, toes, travel and anything else.
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I just finished the 3rd Kritzer book. I had started it a while ago but I haven't had much book time lately.
I loved it, and was very amazed at how many experiences I shared with young Benjamin when I was in high school, including discovering Dave Brubeck, favorite soundtracks, songwriting (mine weren't as good!) and musical theatre.
The decription of seeing STOP THE WORLD and the girls in their colored tights made me laugh and brought back memories. This was the only show I ever did---community theatre my last year of college.
That's me on the far left, in the red. (Of course!) My friend and roommate was also in the show. We had a wonderful director, a friend of mine from college who talked me into doing the show. Everyone adored him. He died tragically and unnecessarily the year after we did the show.
So I'm thinking back fondly tonight to how much fun we had in the theatre, and wishing DR George and Cason leg-breaking vibes!
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So are we going to plan to go to the September 30 performance?
Yes, let's!
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Last night DR Jane posted
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I wonder if Cilla is out painting the town.
Actually Jane, I was out painting a Mardi Gras float! They worked on the floats all night. I painted until 1:00 AM. Pretty strange to paint in the dark, but I wasn't doing details so it worked out and still looked goog this morning. I was exhausted today. I got up very early had breakfast then checked out the floats. I came home to change to go help again, laid down and woke up about 1:15 PM
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This afternoon, I went to the grocery store. on the way home my gallon jug of milk fell over in the back of the car and started pouring milk all over!!! Yikes! I didn't notive until I got home. So I went back to the store, they replaced the milk and I went to the carwash and powerwashed all the mats. They are outside drying. I may move them into the garage for the night. I hope I got it, but I have a feeling that I may be smelling something sour tomorrow...yuck!
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I'll post some photos of the floats later, they looked cool. The shape etc was taken from photos of the floats from Lake Charles, LA. The designs by Mark and Paul. These floats even had port-a-potties on them!
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Then tell Trog to let go of him.
He did, eventually....the producer Herman Cohen grabbed him. ;D
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What a great picture DR EDISAURUS.
I take LOTS of photos of every show I do....too many usually....because eventually....since it's theatre.....that's all you have to refresh your memory about who and what and where and when...
Talk about try to remember!!
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I received another very sad email today at the church address from Mrs. Susan Thompson, who is dying of cancer and has such a tragic story such as Sister Michelle, who oddly enough also has a late husband in the same embassy and has $4 million to put into our account.
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So many sad stories in the world DearReader Laura. I'm so pleased you are there to be of help. I must check my emails.
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This afternoon, I went to the grocery store. on the way home my gallon jug of milk fell over in the back of the car and started pouring milk all over!!! Yikes! I didn't notive until I got home. So I went back to the store, they replaced the milk and I went to the carwash and powerwashed all the mats. They are outside drying. I may move them into the garage for the night. I hope I got it, but I have a feeling that I may be smelling something sour tomorrow...yuck!
DR Cillaliz, please don't cry!
I had a similar experience with a smelly car. I was caught in a flash flood, and even though my car floated, (it was a little Tercel) it still got very damp inside. And in the summer, of course, so when it got hot out the windows steamed up on hte inside and it was like a terrarium, even with the windows cracked open. And it smelled like a swamp!
~~~Fresh-smelling car mat vibes to you!~~~~
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Happy Birthday to the lovely Blanche.
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DR Cillaliz, please don't cry!
I had a similar experience with a smelly car. I was caught in a flash flood, and even though my car floated, (it was a little Tercel) it still got very damp inside. And in the summer, of course, so when it got hot out the windows steamed up on hte inside and it was like a terrarium, even with the windows cracked open. And it smelled like a swamp!
~~~Fresh-smelling car mat vibes to you!~~~~
LOL, my first thought was...I am not going to cry...then I burst out laughing. Getting upset wasn't going to do anything, so I didn't I just did what I had to do.
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I am so glad I stayed home tonight. It is really relaxing. I just had a call from Paul. For the first time I think ever, they are not going to paint the water tower during Saturday In the Park. I had already decided I wasn't going to help this year, but I'm glad I don't have to make that decision. It will be fun to just come and go and enjoy the day and the celebration.
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I am also looking forward to a big bowl of jambalaya. They didn't have it for the masses last night just for the people who paid for the sit down dinner. Oh...I need to run outside, I hear fireworks
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So many sad stories in the world DearReader Laura. I'm so pleased you are there to be of help. I must check my emails.
If I helped everyone who asks for help, I would be worth billions.
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I guess you can live with the regrets of those opportunities missed Dear Reader Laura
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This afternoon I looked in my backyard, and this is what I saw:
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This handsome fella is feral and comes around to be fed. He was keeping cool in the passionvine. His name is Tabby Tom.
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I can't see the fireworks, just hear them. There will be more tomorrow night, I'll see them then
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I can't see the fireworks, just hear them. There will be more tomorrow night, I'll see them then
Maybe they were gunshots.
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So are we going to plan to go to the September 30 performance?
I would suggest no plans be made until the actual calendar for the Festival is set. The first day tickets go on sale is the time to buy. The performances for the shows sell out quickly.
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I would suggest no plans be made until the actual calendar for the Festival is set. The first day tickets go on sale is the time to buy. The performances for the shows sell out quickly.
I have considered becoming a member so that I can get tickets early. I wasn't planning to book anything until I know things are good to go.
Here's a link to the membership info. http://www.nymf.org/Page-104.html It may be worth some of us splitting the membership fee to get the tickets we want. Just a thought
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There are wheels on my bed, too.
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Here are the invited works and what is the first on the list? The Brain from Planet X of course http://www.nymf.org/ViewShowsInCategory-2.html
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I got BROADWAY BABYLON in the mail today, and I had mde my mind up I'd put it aside until I finished one of the two books I am in the process of reading right now.
But, the lure was just too strong, and a read almost an hour and a half though the chapter on Ethel Merman. Next up, Tennessee Williams.
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Yikes! They spelled Zubrick wrong.
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They have an underpants musical!
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Tonight I watched a movie I had never seen before - PITFALL, a Japanese film which is one of three in a set of Hiroshi Teshigahara films from Criterion. What a captivating ghost story/mystery/allegory/social satire, and made for a mere $50,000 in 1962! Simply amazing black and white cinematography and open to so many different interpretations.
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Next, I watched the video critique of the movie by critic James Quandt and enjoyed his suppositions on some of the potential meanings of some of the film's themes.
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Next up, I put in the second disc in the ACTION! set and watched a couple of episodes. The first one dealt with Peter's new production assistant (whom he's strongly attracted to, of course) and the potential reconciliation with his wife (currently married to the gay studio head).
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They have an underpants musical!
LOL, I just saw that
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Page Ten Harry, Moody, and Dumbledore Dance!!!
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The next ACTION! episode dealt with the first day of shooting mired with one problem after another and leading to Peter's heart attack.
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I thought the color was a bit erratic on QUEEN OF OUTER SPACE. Much of it looked just fine, but there were some faded scenes. Joi Lansing's costume is a green gown with red sequined gloves (a weird combination under any circumstances), and our first look at this is breathtakingly vivid. When we go back to another shot of her later, it's faded, a bit brown, and soft.
But most of it looks more than acceptable.
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I continued watching THE ALPHABET MURDERS to complete my evening of viewing, but I still have about 15 minutes to go. I'll definitely get to the end of it tomorrow.
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Eyes are getting very heavy (a good sign that I won't have a repeat of last night's tossing and turning).
Good night!
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Greetings to all from Chicago.
I saw a man who danced with his wife!
DR MusicGuy must not have warned EVERYONE here of my imminent arrival, because there are still some people here...
Thanks for all for the travel vibes! We had a slightly terrifying encounter with what the pilot later told us was a "three dimensional wake" just before landing, but otherwise, all went smoothly.
Weather here is lovely.
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bk, CONGRATULATIONS on The Acorn...can't wait!
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DR Edisaurus....love you in RED!
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Back from Les Miz, which we quite enjoyed.
What's up for brunch/lunch tomorrow?
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DR Singdaw - glad to hear you made it safely to Chicago, sorry about the scary landing.
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Glad Edisaurus finished and liked Kritzer Time - perhaps she'll review it for amazon.
I'll have them fix the Brain blurb. I'm going to add photos and song clips as soon as they tell me how.
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Good night, all.
Oh, I'm alone here right now, so good night to me.
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I'm just in from seeing the Pittsburgh CLO's production of OKLAHOMA! To my surprise, it was very well directed & choreographed, and above all - NEVER boring.
The use of Shirley Jones as Aunt Eller borders on genius, to have Matt Bogart's Curly sing "Surrey With The Fringe on Top" almost entirely to her, while Laurie daydreams on the opposite side of the stage, WAS total genius.
URINETOWN's Jennifer Cody is by far the best Ado Annie I have ever seen, and I'm looking forward to meeting her dear husband on Sunday afternoon following the final performance.
What can I say about Jason Graae that hasn't already been said here? His Ali Hakim was a delight, and crowd pleaser, from horn to hoof.
There's just something surreal about seeing Jones as Aunt Eller, with a brunette Laurie who looks remarkably like the youthful Shirley Jones.
After the show, BK's ears should have been burning, as Jason and I were talking about BK's own connection with Shirley Jones.
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I hope someone said hello to Miss Jones for me.
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Notes are written and now I get to relax until midnight. I also will have another Unseemly Trivia Contest question for you, but it will be in the posts not the notes.
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Where in tarnation IS everyone?
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I don't mean EVERYONE - after all, there are nineteen GUESTS.
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And Jose.
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Will we never get to page eleven?
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Good Afternoon!
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Good Evening!
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Good (Tomorrow) Morning!
;D
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DR Ginny et al - DRs MusicGuy, Ben, Ant, myself and whoever else would like to join us, will be meeting for breakfast at the Brooklyn Diner on 43rd and 7th Ave/Broadway (it's on the north side of the street). DR MusicGuy flies out tomorrow around 2:00, so he'll head to the airport after the breakfast. So... if you happen to read this in the morning, please join us. *And if it turns out that you're reading this after you've had your breakfast, feel free to head on down anyway. -Myself, I have to head to ACL at 11:00 - thankfully, it's just down the block.
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So... What another amazing day! For many, many reasons!
The Happy Days auditions I played this morning were fun and "informative". And, yes, fun. It was a dance call, and let's just say a few of the people called this morning should probably take the dance credits off their resumes. ;)
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And then on the way out of Ripley-Grier, I ran into a dear friend of mine from DC who has spent the past two years in San Diego as UCSD getting his Master's. He's literally been back in the City for two weeks, and he was running in for an audition. And then it also happened that he had got called in for another audition on Monday, and had been calling around for a pianist to work with for a half hour just to record some music for him. Well... So, after lunch with the gang, I headed back to R-G, and we had a great coaching and catch-up session. And in the words of DR MusicGuy - who happened to see him too - he's very "pretty". :)
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And then when I headed back up to R-G with my friend from DC, I happened to run into another dear, dear friend whom I haven't seen in about 15 years(!). He's a great actor/singer, and I've seen his name on various cast lists, but in all my time in NYC, I've never run into him. Until today! And it also turns out the girl he was dating in college - another dear friend of mine - is now his wife, and they've been married for eight years! We made plans to get together sometime next week for dinner. I can't wait!
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As for lunch with the gang... After meeting up at The Little Pie Shop, we ended up heading across the street to La Madeleine, which turned out to be a very good French bistro. DR MusicGuy had the Hangar Steak. DR MBarnum had the Duck Salad - his first time having duck! DR Jason has the Chicken Breast with Ratatouille. I had the "Heritage" Pork Burger - which was amazingly delicious! And DR FJL had the Bistro Burger.
YUM! YUM YUM! YUM! YUM!
DISH! DISH! DISH! DISH! DISH! *And, I'm not talking about the table settings. ;)
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After lunch, we headed back across the street for dessert... Apple Pie, Mississippi Mud Pie, Cherry Pie and Triple Berry Pie a la mode.
Again, just sooooooooooo good.
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Then DR FJL headed back to work. I headed over to Ripley-Grier. DR MusicGuy ran some errands. And DR MBarnum headed on down to Jerry Ohrlinger's to but some movie stills and 8x10s. -I had stopped by to check in on him, and, needless to say, he already quite the list of purchases.
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PAGE 11 LITTLE PIE COMPANY DANCE!!!!
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-Oops, I guess it is The Little Pie Company and not the Little Pie Shop. ;)
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After a dinner at Angus McIndoe, DR MusicGuy and I headed over to see A Chorus Line - Thank You, Baayork!
It really was a wonderful show tonight. A good receptive audience, and some wonderful portrayals on stage. This is my second time seeing this revival from the audience, and I have to say, I liked it so much better this time. The show just really seems to have found its rhythm, its life over the past couple of months. -And there were even six people out tonight! -Which made for some interesting "casting": no Butch tonight (a.k.a. Boy with Headband), only one boy not picked after the opening, and a Caucasian Richie - who was actually quite good - although, I did miss the "joke" in his introduction).
Jason Tam was particularly touching tonight during his Paul monologue, and Joey Dudding (another understudy) was a wonderful Mark. And after the show...
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*And now you know what DR MusicGuy looks like from the front. ;)
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Hmm, I guess I'm in the middle of a frenzy!!!
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Of course, other pics were snapped after the show...
Here's DR MusicGuy and myself in front of "my" theatre:
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And here's DR MusicGuy with Jason in front of "his" theatre:
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And, yes, we did indeed head back to the Brooklyn Diner for post-show dessert. And DR MusicGuy just happened to snap this pic:
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*And it looks like the young gentleman on the right will be calling me next week to set up some coachings. -See, dessert can be good for you! ;D
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And from last night's sojourn to the East Village...
Looking, looking, looking:
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"Look what I found!"
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And while I was walking by the Brooks Atkinson, I noticed they were starting the load in of the set for the upcoming revival of Grease.
This
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is apparently part of the scenic elements.
??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ???
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Belated Opening Night VIBES To DRs George and Cason!!!!
BREAK LEGS!
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Thank you DR Jose for all the NY news and pics.
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Well, I'm supposed to be down at the Brooklyn Diner in about seven and a half hours, and then rehearsal, and then Company, and then dinner at Chez FJL & Skip, then possibly Curtains for me too. -I'm thinking I might take tomorrow night off - I need to do laundry, so... We'll see. But before I go...
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Thank you DR Jose for all the NW news and pics.
You're very welcome, DR Tomovoz.
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WOOF-WOOF! Magnus and Fosca!
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Hello from Colin, Fosca and Magnus.
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DR Ginny - As for Sunday... Yes, the bakeries on the Upper West Side are open on Sundays. As is the new gelato place which just happens to be a block away from Levain, so... :)
*And I believe DR MBarnum will be seeing Avenue Q Sunday night. ;)
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G'Day, Colin!
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DR edi - Great Pic!
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G'Day, Colin!
"G'Day" indeed. LOL
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DR Cillaliz - ~~~~~NON-STINKY CAR VIBES!~~~~~
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The weekend does not seen the same without DR François.
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And, yes, the NYMF shows sell out VERY fast. So... However, I do know they allow the staff for each show to hold a certain amount of tickets for the friends, agents, business associates, so... Maybe an early head count could be taken, and then, bk, you could make sure a certain minimum number of tickets for a certain performance are set aside.
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Yes, I'll hold whatever they allow me to hold. I just got the twenty-two page contract - it gives me a headache just THINKING about it. I really must hire a company manager/line producer come Monday.
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OK... I'm waaaaay up past my bedtime.
Goodnight.
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Goodnight Mr Piano