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Title: THE FORTUNE COOKIE
Post by: bk on April 01, 2010, 11:49:31 PM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were the notes, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're currently looking reading their fortunes - You will soon come home. 
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Post by: bk on April 01, 2010, 11:50:53 PM
And the word of the day is: EDACIOUS!
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Post by: George on April 02, 2010, 12:08:45 AM
Happy Friday!  The bios for "The Brain From Planet X" are due today!  I'm rewriting the one I used for "Romeo & Juliet" last year, but I want to add a little bit. :)
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Post by: FJL on April 02, 2010, 12:26:14 AM
Just finished a big monster of a return.  (no, not "The Return of Godzilla")

Hoping Monday and Tuesday will be catching-breath days, relatively easy days (comparatively) since they're holy days on the Jewish calendar (last two days of Passover), so we know the Orthodox Jewish clients will not be calling.
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Post by: Ben on April 02, 2010, 03:24:36 AM
Morning all.

I will be on Long Island this weekend and Larry is in DC.

That is all.
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 02, 2010, 04:38:14 AM
And I'm still here.....an Yvonne DeCarlo reference.
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 02, 2010, 04:39:02 AM
Don't we get a Kritzerland release announcement here tonight?

Sounds like the rehearsal for the LONG musical is going along nicely....and what fun everyone must be having.  I hope everyone has a PENCIL with them and writes everything down!!!
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 02, 2010, 04:39:40 AM
TOD:

DVD - SPARTACUS BLOOD AND SAND episodes 9 & 10.

CD - Red by John Stevens

LP - High Spirits with Tammy Grimes, Edward Woodward, and B. Lillie  ;D
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Post by: Druxy on April 02, 2010, 04:52:57 AM
TOD:

DVD = AN EDUCATION
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 02, 2010, 05:28:11 AM
Today is Good Friday.
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 02, 2010, 05:30:35 AM
And now I am off to work.  Oh well.
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Post by: Kerry on April 02, 2010, 06:11:56 AM
TOD:

CDs--Original Cast- "Drowsy Chaperone"  and "Flower Drum Song"
(Not that the Drowsy Chaperone and Flower Drum Song had the same casts).
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Post by: Kerry on April 02, 2010, 06:12:55 AM
TOD:

CDs--Original Cast- "Drowsy Chaperone"  and "Flower Drum Song"
(Not that the Drowsy Chaperone and Flower Drum Song had the same casts).

I'd like to hear the OBC of "My Fair Lady"  sing the score to "Flower Drum Song" and vice versa.
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Post by: John G. on April 02, 2010, 06:23:36 AM
TOD:

DVD: "Chinatown" and "Clueless," but not as a double feature.

CD Player: "Gospel at Colonus," "Shenandoah"

Car CD: "Nine" soundtrack (really lackluster and headed back to the library today)
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 02, 2010, 06:40:25 AM
Today is Good Friday.

I don't have any Good Friday jokes.  Even I wont go there...
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 02, 2010, 06:45:00 AM
MEdia Check

iPod:  ootlegbay of a promising, promising B'way revival, which I'm hesitant to give a listen to...

Tivo:  Last night's PROJECT RUNWAY, which I hear was quite a doozey, and THE HAPPY TIME from TCM

DVD:  nothing new...
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Post by: Matt H. on April 02, 2010, 06:46:03 AM
Good morning!

It nearly got up to 90 yesterday and today and tomorrow will be the same. 90 in early April? What does this mean for this summer? Yikes!
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Post by: Matt H. on April 02, 2010, 06:47:38 AM
No new review material has arrived yet (though it's still relatively early so something might come later). If not, I'll have a day off from work today. For some reason, I really love having Fridays off.
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Post by: Matt H. on April 02, 2010, 06:48:29 AM
How wonderful that we get new episodes of MEDIUM and GHOST WHISPERER tonight. MEDIUM is the first of a two-part episode. That doesn't make me thrilled, but I'm so glad to have it back that I'll take whatever they give me without complaint.
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Post by: Matt H. on April 02, 2010, 06:50:23 AM
Friday Media Check:

CD - MR. PRESIDENT (OCR)

DVD - RESURRECTION
         JULIE & JULIA (Blu-ray)
         NCIS, Season 2, disc 4

DVR - Monday night's LAW & ORDER
         last night's THE MENTALIST
         last night's PROJECT RUNWAY
         last night's SUPERNATURAL
         last night's FLASH FORWARD
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 02, 2010, 06:51:12 AM
Speaking of Tivo, I might be upgrading to the new Tivo Premier soon.  It not only records HD channels, but also allows access to downloadable media from Amazon, Netflix and YouTube.  Also, I got an e-mail offer to get the lifetime Tivo service at 50% off, along with a sale price on the unit itself.  The only dealbreaker might be Comcast--I think I had read last year that the company was going to stop supplying cable cards to its customers and this particular Tivo relies on a cable card.  Once I find out about this for sure, I think I will pull the trigger on this purchase...
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Post by: Matt H. on April 02, 2010, 06:51:28 AM
Yes, I read a brief little snatch on-line about PROJECT RUNWAY, and it does sound like a VERY surprising episode. I'll likely get to it at some point today, especially if I have the day off.
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Post by: Laura on April 02, 2010, 06:56:44 AM
Good morning!

It nearly got up to 90 yesterday and today and tomorrow will be the same. 90 in early April? What does this mean for this summer? Yikes!

Around here, it means a normal summer of 118F.
Title: Re: THE FORTUNE COOKIE
Post by: JMK on April 02, 2010, 06:58:17 AM
It is pouring down rain here, and they are predicting hurricane force winds for the coast.
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Post by: JMK on April 02, 2010, 07:05:30 AM
And the downspout was of course clogged, so I just got to go out in the monsoon with the ladder and unplug it.
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Post by: JMK on April 02, 2010, 07:06:04 AM
Betsy is in the hospital this morning having some minor surgery.  So I have been up since 5.  Oy.
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Post by: Matt H. on April 02, 2010, 07:11:15 AM
Hope all goes well with Betsy.
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Post by: Matt H. on April 02, 2010, 07:11:40 AM
Still no UPS. Looks more and more like a day off for me! Yipee!!!
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Post by: Matt H. on April 02, 2010, 07:12:12 AM
Now, I guess I'll finish up some work here in the office and then head downstairs and get ready to go out on my usual Friday errands.

WBBL.
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Post by: JMK on April 02, 2010, 07:27:32 AM
Made it through about 3/4 of the Warner Archive THE THIRD DAY.  I think I must have seen this on tv when I was a kid, because I somehow remember Arte Johnson's creepy lounge pianist (is there any other kind, LOL?).  All I can say about Percy Faith's music is:  wow!  What a great score, so full of unusual colors (don't think I've ever heard a bassoon used in a mystery-thriller score the way he does, and the string effects are incredible).  In fact, BK, if you could find stems for this and Faith's Universal release I'D RATHER BE RICH, I think it would make a great two-fer, and I have Faith connections where you could reach a bevy of fans who would snatch this up in a sconce.  (Is that right?).

And BTW since BK did not answer my trivia question yesterday (at least that I saw), I'D RATHER BE RICH features a title song by Maltby/Shire (must have been one of their first), arranged and orchestrated by Maestro Faith, who did the underscore.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on April 02, 2010, 07:31:39 AM
And the word of the day is: EDACIOUS!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  I WANT IT ALL
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on April 02, 2010, 07:32:23 AM
AS If BY WIZARDRY- Page 2
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Post by: JoseSPiano on April 02, 2010, 08:41:35 AM
Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And I know things now.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on April 02, 2010, 08:57:17 AM
And one of the things I know is that it was a good thing that I went back to bed after I got up earlier around 7:00. I needed those few extra hours of sleep. And, alas, I'm feeling like I might need another hour or two.  Hmmm...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on April 02, 2010, 08:57:44 AM
~~~~~POST-OP SURGERY VIBES FOR DR JMK'S DW WIFE~~~~~~
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 02, 2010, 09:00:59 AM
TOD:

CD=The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm
DVD=Toy Story and Toy Story 2
DVR Cache: Weekend at the Waldorf
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Post by: JoseSPiano on April 02, 2010, 09:01:47 AM
As for the Friday Media Check...

Hmmm...
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 02, 2010, 09:02:44 AM
Here's Google's image for today:
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 02, 2010, 09:03:21 AM
So nice, I used it twice.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on April 02, 2010, 09:05:17 AM
So nice, I used it twice.

And if you keep clicking on today''s Google logo... Pretty.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on April 02, 2010, 09:12:52 AM
Today is Good Friday.

I don't have any Good Friday jokes.  Even I wont go there...

Well...  I will.  Sort of.

I did get a sly giggle out of the tweet from @jesus (http://twitter.com/jesus/) earlier this week:

Got a bad feeling about this week


;D
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Post by: JoseSPiano on April 02, 2010, 09:18:44 AM
And now... I think I'm going to take a walk to Duane Reade... Then head back here to take a(nother) nap.  or something resembling a nap.

Laters...
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on April 02, 2010, 09:37:14 AM
I think I'm gonna try to get out of here soon and catch the one o'clock train.
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Post by: bk on April 02, 2010, 09:40:25 AM
Up and have done an errand and whatnot already, and shall now attempt to jog.
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Post by: Ginny on April 02, 2010, 09:46:23 AM
Friday afternoon greetings!  We slept until almost 10am today, late for Richard and unheard of for me.  I think the combination of sinus infection, big family dinner, and Easter weekend prep finally got the best of me.  We're having a quiet day here in Lima today.  Rob and Mary Linda will arrive in time for this evening's service and stay with us the rest of the weekend.
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Post by: MBarnum on April 02, 2010, 09:53:55 AM
It is mighty stormy outside this morning!

Today I need to get myself to two different estate sales and then hop over to Marion County Dog control to pay Bosco's license fee.
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Post by: MBarnum on April 02, 2010, 09:55:57 AM
TOD:

Netflix brought me a  1960s "made in Florida" double feature of JUST FOR THE THRILL OF IT and THE BLAST-OFF GIRLS. Perfect for a windy, rainy afternoon...that is if the electricity doesn't go out.

As for CD: Some more Johnny Desmond
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 02, 2010, 10:09:40 AM
In this morning's e-mail, a post that has been making the rounds.  Presumably, it's from an adult woman:

One day my mother was out and my dad was in charge of me.

I was maybe 2 1/2 years old. Someone had given me a little 'tea set' as
a gift and it was one of my favorite toys.

Daddy was in the living room engrossed in the evening news when I
brought him a little cup of 'tea', which was just water. After several
cups of tea and lots of praise for such yummy tea, my Mom came home.

My Dad made her wait in the living room to watch me bring him a cup of
tea, because it was 'just the cutest thing!' My Mom waited, and sure
enough, here I came down the hall with a cup of tea for Daddy and she
watched him drink it up.

Then she said, (as only a mother would know.. :)

'Did it ever occur to you that the only place she can reach water is the toilet?
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Post by: Jeanne on April 02, 2010, 10:32:18 AM
Hello, everyone.

Best to Betsy.

Weather-behave-yourself vibes to the Pacific Northwest.
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Post by: Jeanne on April 02, 2010, 10:35:57 AM
TOD:

DVD:  RUTH RENDELL MYSTERIES
          CRIMINAL MINDS
          JUDGE JOHN DEED
          (This is a new release. I've only seen the first episode, but I really liked it. I particularly like Martin Shaw.)

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Post by: Jane on April 02, 2010, 10:48:09 AM
It is pouring down rain here, and they are predicting hurricane force winds for the coast.

It is pouring down here as well.  I hope the rain doesn't turn into snow.
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Post by: Jane on April 02, 2010, 10:49:29 AM
VIBES TO BETSY!!!

Please send her my best wishes.
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Post by: Jane on April 02, 2010, 10:49:49 AM
Keith just said our temps are dropping :(
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Post by: Ginny on April 02, 2010, 10:51:32 AM
Health vibes to DR JMK's DW Betsy!
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Post by: bk on April 02, 2010, 11:11:15 AM
Back from a two-mile jog.
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Post by: Jane on April 02, 2010, 11:19:25 AM
DR Ginny, I'm glad you got some much needed rest.
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Post by: George on April 02, 2010, 11:23:19 AM
Betsy is in the hospital this morning having some minor surgery.  So I have been up since 5.  Oy.

~~~Quick Recovery Vibes for Betsy!!~~~
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Post by: Jane on April 02, 2010, 11:33:48 AM
"A senior Vatican  priest speaking at a Good Friday service compared the uproar over sexual abuse scandals in the Catholic Church — which have included reports about Pope Benedict XVI’s oversight role in two cases — to the persecution of the Jews, sharply raising the volume in the Vatican’s counterattack."  ::)

In all fairness, here is the entire article & exclamation: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/03/world/europe/03church.html
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Post by: George on April 02, 2010, 11:59:50 AM
TOD:

CDs--Original Cast- "Drowsy Chaperone"  and "Flower Drum Song"
(Not that the Drowsy Chaperone and Flower Drum Song had the same casts).

I actually have the London cast recording of "Flower Drum Song" with me here at work.  I just got it yesterday from the library. :)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on April 02, 2010, 12:07:48 PM
Good Afternoon!

Well... Errands completed, and the walk outside was quite nice.  However, I still think a nap may be in order this afternoon.  We shall see.
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Post by: bk on April 02, 2010, 12:10:05 PM
I shall now be on my way to the theater to hear the sound system, then to rehearsal, then to sup, then home.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on April 02, 2010, 12:11:18 PM
R.I.P. John Forsythe
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Post by: JoseSPiano on April 02, 2010, 12:19:27 PM
(http://imagecache5.art.com/p/LRG/27/2770/VCXTD00Z/john-forsythe.jpg)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on April 02, 2010, 12:24:36 PM
And...

Once again...

Laters...
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Post by: DERBRUCER on April 02, 2010, 12:42:00 PM
Did it ever occur to you that the only place she can reach water is the toilet? [/i]

We have found that by keeping a covered gallon plastic vat of water next to the toilet, Fletcher will choose that. (He is adept at lifting lids on either.) He was happy to find that his midnight kitchen cruise uncovered some brocolli stalks for his snack.

der Brucer
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Post by: DERBRUCER on April 02, 2010, 12:44:39 PM
And the downspout was of course clogged, so I just got to go out in the monsoon with the ladder and unplug it.

What's the sense of feeding a teen age boy if you have to clean your own gutters?

der Brucer
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Post by: Matt H. on April 02, 2010, 01:05:32 PM
Well, no UPS delivery, but that didn't stop the review copies from coming in. First, FedEx stopped by with PERRY MASON, Season 5, Volume 1 which I opened and decided I would work on this weekend (even though it doesn't come out until the 20th). Then, the USPS mailman brought two review DVDs from Criterion - RIDE WITH THE DEVIL on DVD (the Blu-ray came two or three days ago) and THE FUGITIVE KIND which I haven't seen in many years. That will be a fun revisit.
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Post by: Matt H. on April 02, 2010, 01:06:25 PM
R.I.P. John Forsythe

Oh, dear. I'm so sorry to read this. He gave me many hours of pleasure throughout his career.
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Post by: Matt H. on April 02, 2010, 01:09:54 PM
Next I cooked lunch when I got in from my errands and watched THE MENTALIST while I ate lunch. I like the new commander, and I like that she's not going to be giving Patrick grief all the time. That got real old when Terry Kinney was on the show (even though he wasn't the commander).





I solved the mystery pretty easily. The writers tipped their hand very early, and all the red herring suspects they threw down didn't do much to misdirect me.
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Post by: Matt H. on April 02, 2010, 01:11:29 PM
Next, I began watching PERRY MASON. All the regulars are back for the fifth season (William Talman was absent for many of the 4th season episodes). There's the new opening credit sequence with this season.

I was able to get three episodes watched this afternoon.
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Post by: Matt H. on April 02, 2010, 01:12:41 PM
Among the guest stars in the three episodes I watched were Denver Pyle, Parley Baer, Ben Cooper, Cheerio Meredith, the gorgeous James Drury, Constance Towers (who sang three songs during the episode), and bk favorite Leslie Parrish.
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Post by: Matt H. on April 02, 2010, 01:13:55 PM
There are 15 episodes in the four disc set, and I hope to get at least three more watched this eveving before I pick up GHOST WHISPERER around 8:30 or so.
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Post by: Matt H. on April 02, 2010, 01:15:11 PM
Then I skimmed through today's AS THE WORLD TURNS. Reid was on (no Luke), but neither of them were in the previews for next week. They made sure in the previews that they featured the return of Julianne Moore in her old role returning for her parents' 25th anniversary.
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Post by: Matt H. on April 02, 2010, 01:15:29 PM
I skimmed through today's ONE LIFE TO LIVE. Nothing of interest.
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Post by: John G. on April 02, 2010, 01:15:46 PM
I wish we'd get some rain. It's been overcast for several days now and I've just put the tomatoes and peppers out, planted some rosemary and got a few other things in the ground. So, send the rain this way.
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Post by: George on April 02, 2010, 01:37:06 PM
I wish we'd get some rain. It's been overcast for several days now and I've just put the tomatoes and peppers out, planted some rosemary and got a few other things in the ground. So, send the rain this way.

It's raining here in Tumwater...and my umbrella is in my car...and it's time for lunch...and I need to go out. :P
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Post by: Matt H. on April 02, 2010, 01:52:11 PM
Well, I guess I'll do some preliminary writing on PERRY MASON and then head back down to continue with Perry, Paul, and the gang.

WBBL.
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 02, 2010, 02:46:53 PM
Hello, everyone! I finished up my work around 11:15 this morning and got to Union Station around noon. I exchanged my ticket for one on the 1:05 train and got into New York four hours earlier than planned. I am very happy.

While at the LoC, I heard lots of dish about the proceedings of LIFE BEGINS AT 8:40, including further stories about the librarian in charge of the project who certainly exaggerated her claim on who did what, how much the director and musical director - the one whose firing I pushed until I decided to resign - were loathed for arrogance and, as I predicted about the MD, not being prepared. Well, what do you expect when your musical director hasn't looked at his orchestra scores between September 1 and the middle of March? I saw a copy of the program; hated what they wrote about me and would have preferred to be omitted. Everyone loved the cast.

The dish was good. The research was great. I am back. I am happy.

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Post by: Jane on April 02, 2010, 03:51:11 PM
Rain vibes for DR John G!!!
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Post by: Jennifer on April 02, 2010, 04:01:32 PM
Good morning!

It nearly got up to 90 yesterday and today and tomorrow will be the same. 90 in early April? What does this mean for this summer? Yikes!

I didn't check yet what the high here was today. But it was very hot. It must have been close to 80.  I went for a bike ride when i got home at 6pm. And it was still so amazing out. I was wearing a sleeveless tanktop. I love this weather!  Although it was a bit hot this afternoon. I didn't realize it would be so sunny and i had to chase my niece around the block like 10 times while she rode her bike.
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Post by: Jennifer on April 02, 2010, 04:02:42 PM
Vibes for Betsy!!!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: Jennifer on April 02, 2010, 04:04:33 PM
re: last night's THE MENTALIST

Next I cooked lunch when I got in from my errands and watched THE MENTALIST while I ate lunch. I like the new commander, and I like that she's not going to be giving Patrick grief all the time. That got real old when Terry Kinney was on the show (even though he wasn't the commander).





I solved the mystery pretty easily. The writers tipped their hand very early, and all the red herring suspects they threw down didn't do much to misdirect me.

I haven't decided if i like the new commander yet. She might be acting nice towards Jane. But she is sort of mean towards Lisbon (who i really like). I guess we'll have to see the dynamics in the weeks to come.
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Post by: Jennifer on April 02, 2010, 04:05:09 PM
I am also looking forward to tonight's GHOST WHISPERER and MEDIUM.

But i think right now i will go find something to eat and watch today's Y&R.
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Post by: Jane on April 02, 2010, 04:08:27 PM
Good morning!

It nearly got up to 90 yesterday and today and tomorrow will be the same. 90 in early April? What does this mean for this summer? Yikes!

I didn't check yet what the high here was today. But it was very hot. It must have been close to 80.  I went for a bike ride when i got home at 6pm. And it was still so amazing out. I was wearing a sleeveless tanktop. I love this weather!  Although it was a bit hot this afternoon. I didn't realize it would be so sunny and i had to chase my niece around the block like 10 times while she rode her bike.

LOL-I remember chasing children around the block while they rode their bikes.  I couldn't do it today.
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 02, 2010, 04:22:50 PM
I'm not so happy now. The ass above me is back. He just noisily returned.
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Post by: td on April 02, 2010, 04:24:04 PM
Dixie and I had an evening walk.
I had Mum to the cute, young podiatrist's office this morning.

TOD:

Last night's FLASHFORWARD proved interesting, but, someone is turning into a whining, unlikeable character; I hope this trend does not continue.

BLU-RAY:
THE LAST WALTZ - the sound is awesome, the picture, which was never a great looking piece of film, looks very good.
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS - I do like this film, with the exception two back to back musical numbers which, in my humble opinion, add nothing to the plot.
LOST: SEASON 4 - the year of 'the freighter people.'
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Post by: td on April 02, 2010, 04:29:19 PM
I'm not so happy now. The ass above me is back. He just noisily returned.

Could it be a job for Beano?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/minx_the_dog/th_beano1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v305/minx_the_dog/?action=view&current=beano1.jpg)
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Post by: td on April 02, 2010, 04:34:16 PM
Also on the TOD:

I just put in the dvd of THE ROBE for mum to watch.
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Post by: Cillaliz on April 02, 2010, 04:35:06 PM
Keith just said our temps are dropping :(

All I could think of was you and Keith sitting there with thermometers in your mouths
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Post by: John G. on April 02, 2010, 04:37:29 PM
sorry, DR Elmore, about the neighbor spoiling the mood again.

And thanks, DR Jane, for the rain vibes, but the sky has cleared and the sun is actually welcome after all that Scandanavian gray.
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Post by: Cillaliz on April 02, 2010, 04:38:10 PM
R.I.P. John Forsythe

I used to like to say he was my uncle. Of course he has the "e" and I don't
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Post by: John G. on April 02, 2010, 04:39:00 PM
page four dance!
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Post by: Cillaliz on April 02, 2010, 04:39:19 PM
VIBES TO DW BETSY~~~~~~~~
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Post by: Cillaliz on April 02, 2010, 04:41:09 PM
The woman who drive her SUV that she thought may have a bomb in it to city hall won't have anything happen to her because she had a reason to believe it could be true.  The police did announce if you think there is a bomb in your car, drive it somewhere safe and call them...they would rather go to the bomb than have the bomb go to them!
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Post by: TCB on April 02, 2010, 04:42:05 PM
Is this the Patrick Levis we are talking about?

(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/actr2000/Patrick_Levis.jpg)
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Post by: TCB on April 02, 2010, 04:51:34 PM
Where the heck is everybody?  I thought this was supposed to be Good Friday?
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Post by: TCB on April 02, 2010, 04:52:38 PM
~~~~~POST-OP SURGERY VIBES FOR DR JMK'S DW WIFE~~~~~~


Dear Wife WIFE?
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Post by: td on April 02, 2010, 04:52:59 PM
It is always a Good Friday when I see you here, DR TCB.  ;)
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Post by: Jane on April 02, 2010, 04:53:15 PM
Keith just said our temps are dropping :(

All I could think of was you and Keith sitting there with thermometers in your mouths

lol.  I think we would be dead if our temps were that low.  Lucky for us it didn't snow.
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Post by: TCB on April 02, 2010, 04:53:58 PM
QUICK RECOVERY VIBES FOR DW BETSY!
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Post by: Jane on April 02, 2010, 04:56:13 PM
The woman who drive her SUV that she thought may have a bomb in it to city hall won't have anything happen to her because she had a reason to believe it could be true.  The police did announce if you think there is a bomb in your car, drive it somewhere safe and call them...they would rather go to the bomb than have the bomb go to them!

And City Hall was a safe place to go?
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Post by: TCB on April 02, 2010, 05:00:27 PM
(http://imagecache5.art.com/p/LRG/27/2770/VCXTD00Z/john-forsythe.jpg)


I think Mikey dated him!
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 02, 2010, 05:02:05 PM
(http://imagecache5.art.com/p/LRG/27/2770/VCXTD00Z/john-forsythe.jpg)


I think Mikey dated him!

Notta Chance, Professional Virgin? In her dreams!
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Post by: TCB on April 02, 2010, 05:03:23 PM
Among the guest stars in the three episodes I watched were Denver Pyle, Parley Baer, Ben Cooper, Cheerio Meredith, the gorgeous James Drury, Constance Towers (who sang three songs during the episode), and bk favorite Leslie Parrish.


Matt, you are indeed correct about James Drury.
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Post by: TCB on April 02, 2010, 05:07:38 PM
Keith just said our temps are dropping :(

All I could think of was you and Keith sitting there with thermometers in your mouths

Me too!   ;D
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Post by: Jane on April 02, 2010, 05:11:55 PM
The poor people who have drywall in their homes made in China:
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Feds-Homes-with-Chinese-apf-3307134453.html?x=0&sec=topStories&pos=main&asset=&ccode=
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Post by: JMK on April 02, 2010, 05:22:23 PM
Betsy made it through surgery, but has been kept at the hospital as she evidently had an allergic reaction to the anaesthesia and has been quite sick all morning and afternoon.
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Post by: TCB on April 02, 2010, 05:30:21 PM
It is always a Good Friday when I see you here, DR TCB.  ;)

You are such a sweetheart, my friend.   :D
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Post by: Jane on April 02, 2010, 05:34:38 PM
Betsy made it through surgery, but has been kept at the hospital as she evidently had an allergic reaction to the anaesthesia and has been quite sick all morning and afternoon.

What a shame.  I hope she will be fine by morning.  Will she spend the night?
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Post by: td on April 02, 2010, 05:39:11 PM
~~~~~Get Well Quickly Vibes for the DW Betsy~~~~~
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 02, 2010, 05:42:47 PM
recovery vibes for Betsy - MRS DR JMK - and one funny comedienne.
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Post by: Cillaliz on April 02, 2010, 05:42:53 PM
The woman who drive her SUV that she thought may have a bomb in it to city hall won't have anything happen to her because she had a reason to believe it could be true.  The police did announce if you think there is a bomb in your car, drive it somewhere safe and call them...they would rather go to the bomb than have the bomb go to them!

And City Hall was a safe place to go?

LOL, No, that was their point...don't drive downtown to the police....let them go to you
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 02, 2010, 05:43:22 PM
Mr BK I am attending BRAINEX on April 11 - a week from Easter Sunday.

I will take a card from you if you are unable to attend a performance. 
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Post by: Cillaliz on April 02, 2010, 05:44:53 PM
Continued vibes to DW BETSY~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: TCB on April 02, 2010, 05:48:23 PM
I don't know about the rest of Western Washington, but for Tacoma, this is the storm that never was!
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Post by: TCB on April 02, 2010, 05:51:48 PM
I am considering coming out of theatre retirement.  The Tacoma Little Theatre has decided to open their 92nd season with SLEUTH.
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Post by: George on April 02, 2010, 05:54:14 PM
I am considering coming out of theatre retirement.  The Tacoma Little Theatre has decided to open their 92nd season with SLEUTH.

I'll come up to see it!
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Post by: Jane on April 02, 2010, 05:55:22 PM
The woman who drive her SUV that she thought may have a bomb in it to city hall won't have anything happen to her because she had a reason to believe it could be true.  The police did announce if you think there is a bomb in your car, drive it somewhere safe and call them...they would rather go to the bomb than have the bomb go to them!

And City Hall was a safe place to go?

LOL, No, that was their point...don't drive downtown to the police....let them go to you

And she drove to them-yes? ;D
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Post by: TCB on April 02, 2010, 06:03:14 PM
I am considering coming out of theatre retirement.  The Tacoma Little Theatre has decided to open their 92nd season with SLEUTH.

I'll come up to see it!


Thanks George.  Now if you can just convince the director to cast me.....
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Post by: TCB on April 02, 2010, 06:04:06 PM
No rehearsal tonight, George?
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Post by: Jane on April 02, 2010, 06:07:43 PM
I have an extra special treat, a Mint Humbug from Marks & Spencer....I'm in Heaven.  :)
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 02, 2010, 06:16:00 PM
Surviving the storm vibes for the Northwest.
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 02, 2010, 06:16:54 PM
Yes some surprises on PWOJECT WUNWAY last night - and I was truly sad to see who left.....but it was a deserved auf'fing.
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Post by: Cillaliz on April 02, 2010, 06:17:58 PM
The woman who drive her SUV that she thought may have a bomb in it to city hall won't have anything happen to her because she had a reason to believe it could be true.  The police did announce if you think there is a bomb in your car, drive it somewhere safe and call them...they would rather go to the bomb than have the bomb go to them!

And City Hall was a safe place to go?

LOL, No, that was their point...don't drive downtown to the police....let them go to you

And she drove to them-yes? ;D

Yes! To them and the courthouse and the city hall and the federal building....they are all there right near where she parked, lol
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Post by: Jane on April 02, 2010, 06:28:45 PM
I got it, should have used instead of ?  ;D
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Post by: Jane on April 02, 2010, 06:30:07 PM
I'm procrastinating.  I need to get off my butt & do the tons of dishes in the kitchen, after I empty the clean ones from the dishwasher.
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Post by: Jeanne on April 02, 2010, 06:53:57 PM
I just read a report from the German Institute of Nutrition, saying that those patients who ate MORE chocolate had far less incidence of hypertension and heart disease than those who ate less. The difference in quantity is equivalent to a 100 gram chocolate bar.

I've read reports before about dark chocolate being good for you, but there was no distinction made in the report between dark chocolate and milk chocolate. As a milk chocolate lover, it was good to hear.

I just thought that DRs at HHW should hear about this!
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Post by: Jeanne on April 02, 2010, 06:54:47 PM
DW Betsy clearly needs more chocolate.
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Post by: Ginny on April 02, 2010, 06:55:20 PM
We're all in for the night after Fr. Richard's first Good Friday services - Evening Prayer and Stations of the Cross.  Rob and Mary Linda arrived in time for church, then we had a bite to eat, and are now safely tucked into the boys' room and girls' room, adjacent but not connecting.  This Fairfield Inn has no connecting rooms, which I think is weird.
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Post by: Ginny on April 02, 2010, 06:56:17 PM
DR Jeanne - I used to tell my son, "Chocolate cures everything," and it turns out I was right!
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Post by: Jane on April 02, 2010, 06:58:34 PM
LOL Ginny.  I used to tell Bryan to stop buying me chocolate cuz it made me very grumpy.  Luckily it doesn't do that anymore, but then that could be I eat less of it.
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Post by: Jane on April 02, 2010, 06:59:29 PM
We're all in for the night after Fr. Richard's first Good Friday services - Evening Prayer and Stations of the Cross. 

Were you both pleased with Fr Richard's first Good Friday services?  Was he nervous?
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Post by: George on April 02, 2010, 07:05:59 PM
No rehearsal tonight, George?

Nope.  We have rehearsal tomorrow (and all Saturdays), but no Fridays until tech week...when we open. :)
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Post by: Matt H. on April 02, 2010, 07:19:47 PM
I am considering coming out of theatre retirement.  The Tacoma Little Theatre has decided to open their 92nd season with SLEUTH.

Such a mammoth part and with lots of stage business. Would your health allow you to undertake such a strenuous part? If so, break some legs!
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Post by: Matt H. on April 02, 2010, 07:21:27 PM
I watched four more episodes of PERRY MASON tonight (making a total of 7 for the day). Can't watch as many of these older hour shows since they run about 10 minutes longer than the hour shows of today run.
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Post by: Ginny on April 02, 2010, 07:22:49 PM
We're all in for the night after Fr. Richard's first Good Friday services - Evening Prayer and Stations of the Cross. 

Were you both pleased with Fr Richard's first Good Friday services?  Was he nervous?

Yes, DR Jane, he's been pretty uptight all week, but seemed more nervous last night than tonight.  They both went fine and now he'll never have to do them for the first time again.
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Post by: Matt H. on April 02, 2010, 07:23:45 PM
The guest stars in the batch I watched tonight included Tommy Noonan, Victor Sen Yung, Roy Roberts, Jackie Coogan, Sue Ann Langdon, Gloria Talbot, Eleanor Parker, Kent Taylor, Paul Smith, Frank Cady (playing twins), and Virginia Gregg.
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Post by: Matt H. on April 02, 2010, 07:24:26 PM
Then I watched tonight's GHOST WHISPERER. Pretty intriguing approach to a haunting, and I was interested throughout.
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Post by: Matt H. on April 02, 2010, 07:26:19 PM
MEDIUM was just great! Scary visions/crime scenes and really unusual that the girl could do to Allison and the girls what she did. And Joe's story is also involving.

I sure do love this show. I hope it gets another season. Now, most sites are calling it a "bubble" show even though there have been many weeks when it was CBS' top rated show on Friday night, and it has almost always won the timeslot.
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Post by: JMK on April 02, 2010, 07:28:26 PM
Betsy is home and is fast asleep.  For some unknown reason, her parents decided to halve the doctor's prescription for pain pills when they picked them up at the pharmacy.  I just don't get them sometimes, frankly. 
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Post by: John G. on April 02, 2010, 07:31:36 PM
Vibes for Betsy.

Back from Good Friday services and pleasantly surprised by the turnout. now to finish off a little work before an early bed. Sunday I'm trying something I've never done before: goose. Bought one at Christmas and stuck in the freezer. It's time. Going to stuff it with rinsed sauerkraut, bacon, apple and onion while roasting it.

Great weekend to all.
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Post by: Matt H. on April 02, 2010, 07:39:15 PM
Guess I'll write just a bit and then head downstairs to bed.

Good night!
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Post by: Laura on April 02, 2010, 07:44:32 PM
I'm glad to hear Betsy is home and resting well.
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Post by: Ginny on April 02, 2010, 07:45:44 PM
Recovery vibes to Betsy!
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Post by: Ginny on April 02, 2010, 07:46:25 PM
Welcome back to DR Elmore!
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Post by: Ginny on April 02, 2010, 07:49:31 PM
I'm signing off to read for a bit and then get to sleep.  Tomorrow we're off to Deshler, OH, to visit our niece Rev. Amy, her husband and our 2 darling great-nephews.  We'll be back here in time to watch the NCAA basketball semis.

'night!
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Post by: George on April 02, 2010, 08:06:54 PM
I'm heading home...time to leave work.

Until later. :)
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 02, 2010, 08:09:28 PM
Congrats to RICHARD!!

And continued vibes for BETSY.
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 02, 2010, 08:10:00 PM
We shall see what we shall see with Butler tomorrow.....but of course I am cheering for them......
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Post by: Jrand73 on April 02, 2010, 08:13:06 PM
Time for bed.

Long busy day today at the World of Wisdom - which is a good thing.

Lots of commissions, which is a good thing - since I got the expected 2008 Tax Notice.....I used a particular online tax software for my 2007 and 2008 returns.  The day after I sent in my 2008 return, I got an IRS notice that I owed about $467 more for 2007...and a similar notice came from the state.

Of course - since I had used the SAME software for the just mailed 2008 returns, I expected to get another notice - and it came today.....Federal....I am sure to followed by state.

I found a new and much more accurate software for 2009, so I do not expect any surprises this time next year....
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Post by: Laura on April 02, 2010, 08:14:48 PM
That happened to us last year, JRand.
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Post by: bk on April 02, 2010, 09:00:19 PM
Home from a very long rehearsal.  I finished the scenes that needed finishing and began assembling the show, which went much smoother than it had any right to.  We got through all of act one, and will continue on to act two tomorrow.  After we finish act two, rather than doing a run-through, we're going to run scenes, especially the big ones, and some of the scenes that need some acting work.  And others can work on songs, some of which are way too ragged.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on April 02, 2010, 11:20:58 PM
Good Evening!

Well... I ended up joining some friends earlier tonight at Caroline's Comedy Club to "experience" Pam Ann (https://www.carolines.com/#/page/play-video/198/223/pam-ann-secrets-of-the-black-box/).  Who knew the airlines could provide so much comedic material? ::)  -Truly one of the funniest live comedy shows I've ever laughed my way through.

Pam Ann Safety Demonstration (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq_JrXQ6Hx4)*

*If you're wary about flying, you should probably not watch this video. ::)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on April 02, 2010, 11:24:48 PM
DR elmore - Welcome home.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on April 02, 2010, 11:25:08 PM
DR JMK - I hope your DW Wife ;) is doing better.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on April 02, 2010, 11:28:26 PM
DR Ginny - Continued Safe Travel Vibes to you and your DH Richard throughout this holiday weekend.  -Btw, how's your front tire doing?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on April 02, 2010, 11:44:37 PM
Is this the Patrick Levis we are talking about?

(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/actr2000/Patrick_Levis.jpg)

Yes!

Wow! He's all grown up now! And I still can't believe he's married now either.

I still remember him singing "Where Is Love?" in class... 15 years ago!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on April 02, 2010, 11:44:59 PM
OK...

And...

Goodnight.
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Post by: George on April 03, 2010, 12:09:26 AM
Nathan Lane is on The David Letterman Show right now.  Nathan is so funny!  He could be a stand-up comic!