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[Jane]

1st attempt

[John G.]

Tonight's flick is a gangster musical called Idlewild with a score written by Outkast. Big cast with Ben Vereen, Patti LaBelle, Cicely Tyson, Ving Rhames and Macy Gray in roles.

[Jane]

2nd attempt-nice.  I couldn't eat it though.  If waffles & pancakes are not well done I get sick.

[Jane]

We still have a waffle iron but never make them.  It would be a nice treat.

[John G.]

So, what happened the first time, George?

[George]

2nd attempt-nice.  I couldn't eat it though.  If waffles & pancakes are not well done I get sick.

I should've left the first one in the waffle iron much longer, and sprayed it with more cooking spray so it didn't stick...that was the real problem.

[George]

So, what happened the first time, George?

See my previous post.

[George]

The next time I make them, I won't make the same mistakes.

[John G.]

The next time I make them, I won't make the same mistakes.

That's the whole point. You learn from mistakes.

[vixmom]

Citizen Kane is on the tee vee machine

[Jane]

2nd attempt-nice.  I couldn't eat it though.  If waffles & pancakes are not well done I get sick.

I should've left the first one in the waffle iron much longer, and sprayed it with more cooking spray so it didn't stick...that was the real problem.

Often the first one flops, though not as royally as that one did

[ChasSmith]

Royally?

I’d describe that one as:  Biblical.

No offense, DR George. 

[George]

Royally?

I’d describe that one as:  Biblical.

No offense, DR George. 

None taken!  They both tasted good, though.

[George]

Yesterday, I went to my parents' house and helped my mom get her laundry room ready for the second washer and dryer set to be delivered.  The first set couldn't be installed because they were too big by just a couple of inches to fit where they need to go.  This set fit perfectly, so they could stay.  Unfortunately, the washer is kind of loud and it's pretty much in the middle of their house, so you can't really get away from it.  We'll see if it's really annoying when she starts using it on a regular basis.

What did she get that is so loud?

I didn't see the brand.  Also, the first time she started it, it was set on a heavy duty setting, so maybe the extra power made it louder than it is during normal cycles.

[George]

I have to say the new dishwasher is amazingly quiet.  Thank you to Skip and Jane for recommending a Boesch, I never even heard of the brand before

My parents' dishwasher is also amazingly quiet. 

[George]

So many writers and performers are blatantly exploiting this national tragedy to call attention to their take in the matter.

So here's mine.  Asking the musical question: Doesn't 6 feet apart beat 6 feet under?

"With My Friend Killing Time".
https://youtu.be/zpXdp6iS40w
(everyone in the video guaranteed observing the six-feet-apart rule)

That's really cool, Fred!

[George]

RIP - Krzysztof Penderecki, 86

I have a DVD of his opera The Devils of Loudon, based on the same case history by Aldous Huxley as the Ken Russell film.

When I was in the concert choir at Western Washington University, we sang a couple of his choral works, and I have this vague memory of him possibly visiting and seeing us perform, but I'm not sure about that.  It's been too long.

[George]

Then I went to the grocery. They were still out of handy-wipes (limit 4 per person) and toilet paper. They were also out of flour. But they had pretty much of everything else, or so it seemed. The meat cases were filled. The dairy, eggs (limit) and related products were there. Cereal, candy, frozen foods, canned goods (except soup, also on a limit) and most everything else seemed to be there.

I do want to get some milk.  I guess I need to get out today...well, maybe.

[George]

We are having another phone meeting this week and I will mention again that I think it's best that we cancel our season this year.....too many variables......

I am not ready to commit to starting rehearsals in May....

That's too bad, Jrand.  Sadly, it won't be the only theater group to cancel.

[George]

It's raining here in Tumwater.  I like the rain.

[George]

Well, I'm going to get me some milk, so I'm off.

[John G.]

So, one hero in this movie is named Percival. His lady friend is Sally B. Shelley.

Percy B. Shelley

[John G.]

Hinton Battle did the choreography for Idlewild. It's excellent. The direction of the musical numbers is good. But the script goes on a little too long and there's little urgency to the scenes until the end.

[John G.]

Good night, all.

[bk]

I really enjoyed In My Mind's Eye. The woman who played the mother looks like a friend of mine. She was able to navigate all of those emotions quite quickly and effectively.

She was great to work with, and getting the end of act one right was tricky because it's not earned, writing-wise, which I felt the first time I read the play.  But through trial and error we found it.  Kind of bi-polar, which was the key to her.

[bk]

Finished with my viewing.

[Jane]

Royally?

I’d describe that one as:  Biblical.

No offense, DR George. 

[Jane]

Yesterday, I went to my parents' house and helped my mom get her laundry room ready for the second washer and dryer set to be delivered.  The first set couldn't be installed because they were too big by just a couple of inches to fit where they need to go.  This set fit perfectly, so they could stay.  Unfortunately, the washer is kind of loud and it's pretty much in the middle of their house, so you can't really get away from it.  We'll see if it's really annoying when she starts using it on a regular basis.

What did she get that is so loud?

I didn't see the brand.  Also, the first time she started it, it was set on a heavy duty setting, so maybe the extra power made it louder than it is during normal cycles.

I hope so but I don't know why. 

[Jane]

I have to say the new dishwasher is amazingly quiet.  Thank you to Skip and Jane for recommending a Boesch, I never even heard of the brand before

My parents' dishwasher is also amazingly quiet. 

I am glad you like it.  Mine has a red light that shines on the floor so I know it is on.

[George]

I really enjoyed In My Mind's Eye. The woman who played the mother looks like a friend of mine. She was able to navigate all of those emotions quite quickly and effectively.

She was great to work with, and getting the end of act one right was tricky because it's not earned, writing-wise, which I felt the first time I read the play.  But through trial and error we found it.  Kind of bi-polar, which was the key to her.

I just finished watching it.  I enjoyed it.  Both Patty and Trish looked like they were sight impaired.  It had some touching moments, some fun moments, some intense moments, and it was all really well done.  Good script, good actors, simple but effective set and lighting.  Congrats to Doug and BK and everyone involved!