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Well, you've read the notes, the notes said their piece, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're completely confused right now, thanks to some twit.
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And the word of the day is: POLYHISTOR!
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Welcome four GUESTS. Who are you people?
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Let me say (belatedly, since I wasn't around yesterday), welcome back to former lurker Angela!
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After my niece and I was the movie yesterday ("Gray Matters" in Seattle), we stopped off at Silver Platters in Renton and I bought the new cast recordings of Evita with Elena Roger and Philip Quast and Company with Raúl Esparza and Barbara Walsh. I hope to listen to them soon. :)
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I'm tempted to stay up till two just to see if everything works as it should. Then again, I'm very tired.
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Wow, what a welcome I've had!
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I'm such a nite owl. Anyone else still up?
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I'm waiting until two to see if it's three.
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Looks like it's almost 2am and I must get off the computer. Time to change the clocks and catch some ZZZZZ's. Or else the sky may fall!
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The computer time changed worked perfectly. I'll have to ask Mr. Mark Bakalor if we can fix the time on this here site.
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The time change has worked on my computer. That must be part of the Tiger upgrade.
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DR Cillaliz, the channel I was watching was Fuse TV. The show is awful!
http://fuse.tv/tv/pantsoff/index.php
Did I mention that they were having a marathon? 6 episodes in a row!
I think this is a sign of the End Times.
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Twp of the "contestants":
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Where IS everybody?
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After seeing how composed the auditionees were yesterday, my topic would be:
What is the worst case of stage fright you've ever had?
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And now I must get ready to drive into Atlanta and see if I meet up with some itinerant pinao player hanging out on a street corner.
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bk, I got your Act II addendum notes, but for some reason the email I wrote back to you won't leave my "in" box. Anyway, I'll check the things you mentioned.
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Good morning, all@ I got caught up in a LAW & ORDER: CI involving Lee Tergeson dying of radiation poisoning. I'd never seen it before. Sd s result, I am quite lethargic this morning, and I have to go down to the office for some Toyland work.
Back later . . .
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Take the Cats and Go
That is the title of my new musical.
Polyhistor - I think my friend Trish studied that in her quantum hut.
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Today we have the groundbreaking ceremony for the new addition to the barn/theatre of the Putnam County Playhouse. It is scheduled for 5:30 followed by the board meeting.....hopefully it will be quick so that I can get home for TAR!!!
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I used to order photos and lobby cards from The Larry Edmunds Bookshop, and I was always very excited when they arrived!!
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My computer clock changed perfectly. I changed the VCR and the other two clocks. The car remains the same.
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Good morning, fellow Dear Readers. Time change? We don't need no stinkin' time change here in Arizona.
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My computer clock changed perfectly. I changed the VCR and the other two clocks. The car remains the same.
I'm glad you didn't feel the need to get a new car!
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Sunday morning greetings! It's my one-day weekend, and an hour shorter at that. Our computers and cell phones seem to have survived the time change.
Sure wish I had an almond croissant for breakfast!
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...Time change? We don't need no stinkin' time change here in Arizona.
LOL, DR DearReaderLaura! When my mom lived in Phoenix and we visited her in the summers (what were we thinking?), we laughed about how we had to wait for it to cool off enough to go swimming. What we were really waiting for was the pool to be shaded, because we didn't want to expose our tow-headed little boy to that searing sun.
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I'm glad you didn't feel the need to get a new car!
Not yet anyway. ;D
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BBL
Hi DR GINNY....enjoy your 23 hour day off.
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Oh, glad MR BK is reporting on the Lucy-Desi Comedy Hours.
I have pre ordered them and they should arrive this week.
The scene with Lucy in a housecoat being mistaken by Danny for Marjorie (Danny is in bed) is a bit risque....but Lucy's reactions to Danny's hands are priceless....
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And one for Marjorie
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Ughh the time change!
Well i see i have a good 13 pages to catch up from yesterday.
DR Edisaurus i have a question about something you mentioned yesterday. You said that you try never to put spoilers in the promos.
This is really left up to you? I really despise when they give away stuff in the promos. Because either shows give away crucial plot points. Or they mislead like crazy.
Right now the only promos i watch are for shows like Survivor or TAR.
One other point, and maybe it's just me. I love The Closer. But man i wish there was something at the beginning that showed each actor's name with their face. Actually my real wish would be that they would also put their character's names. There are just so many different police people. And i've actually watched very show. But I feel so stupid sometimes. Ever other show i can keep every character name straight. But for some reason I am really bad with this show. If you showed me each actor's face i don't think i could give you very many names off the top of my head!
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Good morning!
Another beautiful pre-spring day. When I went out to get the newspaper this morning, I marveled at how it was just like a spring morning ought to be: cool but not cold. Love this weather!
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Both of my computers handled the daylight savings time move ahead with no glitches whatsoever. My DVD/VCR combo recorder also switched over with no help from me. I was very impressed with this adapting technology.
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I don't have a clue what I'm going to watch this afternoon after IT SHOULD HAPPEN TO YOU. I'd like to start paring down that to-watch shelf by watching at least one disc on it a week.
I saw the DVR recording something last night, but I can't for the life of me remember what I programmed it to get. I know it's going to get AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH tonight.
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I read that the daylight savings time move was done to save energy: more daylight hours means less use of light bulbs and other light energy sources. Makes sense to me.
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We are going to see the Phoenix Theater production of "Guys and Dolls" this afternoon. One of my favorites.
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Guess I'll head down now and make some decisions about what I want to watch this afternoon.
Tonight, new episodes of GREASE, COLD CASE, WITHOUT A TRACE, and ROME for me.
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And the word of the day is: POLYHISTOR!
Isn't that what those 1970s leisure suits were made of...
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So far, so good here in AZ regarding clocks, computers, etc. etc (we don't need no stinkin' daylight savings times -- we've got plenty of sun to go 'round)...
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We are going to see the Phoenix Theater production of "Guys and Dolls" this afternoon. One of my favorites.
That is a good one -- lots of good tunes -- Cason was Nathan in his high school's production (just an FYI)...Enjoy DR Laura!
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My AOL news screen greeted me with:
Eat Me, I'm Irish!
How rude!
der Brucer
This was shown below:
(http://img.timeinc.net/food/channel/i/06/03/0313_FOODis_beef_cabbage_xl.jpg)
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A Sinatra cat?
(http://cdn.news.aol.com/aolnews_photos/04/00/20070310194109990001)
der Brucer
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My AOL news screen greeted me with:How rude!
der Brucer
This was shown below:
(http://img.timeinc.net/food/channel/i/06/03/0313_FOODis_beef_cabbage_xl.jpg)
;)...Those crazy Irish.....gotta love 'em!
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;)...Those crazy Irish.....gotta love 'em!
I was making reference to the quote in your post, not the plate of food -- but the quote vanished when I did my reply ???...
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-- but the quote vanished when I did my reply ???...
They (things embedded in a quote block always do - quite annoying.
der Brucer
Woody is blame for my regular use of the Quote funtion - DRs were constanly confusing what I was quoting with what was original thought.
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After seeing how composed the auditionees were yesterday, my topic would be:
What is the worst case of stage fright you've ever had?
The absolute worst case I ever had was puzzling because it came out of no where. I was in college and we were doing WE BOMBED IN NEW HAVEN. I had a medium size role, I was an "old hand" in appearing before an audience by then, knew my lines and was completely confident about what I was supposed to do on stage. But the entire afternoon before opening night, I was a mess. I kept shaking, couldn't sit still, could barely eat, and seriously considered not even showing up. Every time I visualized being in costume and on stage, I would cringe and feel like I was just punched in the stomach. Somehow I manage to drag myself to the theatre. As I settled into the pre-show dressing room routine, with the other guys in the show joking and laughing as we put on make up and costumes, the feeling completely dissipated. I went on and had a terrific opening night. And I never had such an anxiety attack again.
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I need to go out and buy a new home office chair today. I hope I find one that I like.
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Good morning, H/Ks!
I never like giving up an hour for DST--always resent it--and today I am feeling particularly stubborn so I have NOT changed my clocks. My computer time and my watch match perfectly!
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Marvelous Matt is here, sanding the guest room floor.
I am actually putting aside BOOKS to get rid of (yard sale, charity, whatever)! BOOKS! Oh, my!
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Good morning, fellow Dear Readers. Time change? We don't need no stinkin' time change here in Arizona.
My parents are in Green Valley this month and have had an ongoing argument about changing/not changing the clocks. My dad just can't figure out how Arizona can not change their clocks. It's most amusing. Of course mother was right again ;)
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I greeted the day by sleeping late and then opening a number of windows to let in the fresh air. I'm about to close the last one, it's a little too cold right now, but shouldn't be later. But man, do I love the smell of fresh air
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From yesterday:
"Related to DR der Brucer's "Amazon" lament from several days ago: I am going to have to add years to my life to keep up with all the viewing, listening, and reading recommendations from the generous and wonderful people on this board. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!"
SINGDAW, I suspect that many of us have had this same experience. It's a good problem to have!
(OK, DR GEORGE or someone else, pls tell me again how to do a quote from yesterday.)
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Time to go get Paul. Since we both slept through breakfast, we're doing lunch today. I'm thinking Da Kao. I'm hungry for some Vietnamese food,
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DR JRand,
I'm most interested in your DREAMOMATIC. Is it customized only for certain H/Ks or can anyone use it? Can it be purchased anywhere other than late-night TV?
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Good morning, H/Ks!
I never like giving up an hour for DST--always resent it--and today I am feeling particularly stubborn so I have NOT changed my clocks. My computer time and my watch match perfectly!
I presume you are not a Church goer.
And weekdays are spent lounging about.
der Brucer
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I am actually putting aside BOOKS to get rid of (yard sale, charity, whatever)! BOOKS! Oh, my!
DR Jeanne, the local AAUW branch, of which I'm a member, is having our annual used book sale next weekend. I'm signed up to sell from noon to 4 on Saturday.
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My dad just can't figure out how Arizona can not change their clocks.
Neither can AMTRACK
der Brucer
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Good Morning! Good Afternoon!
Greetings from.... Atlanta! -Well, the airport at least. ;)
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DR edisaurus dropped me off here at the airport a little bit ago after taking me out for a wonderful brunch. -She had the ricotta pancakes with blueberry compote and maple syrup, while I had the sweet potato pancakes with caramelized pecans and maple syrup. YUM!!!!
...And since it took me just eight(!) minutes to get from the ticketing counter, through security to my gate, I have a bit of time to read, check up on things, etc... So...
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DR Jose - I've enjoyed your postings from Atlanta and the conference. Thanks for sharing with us!
Travel vibes - looks like a beautiful day for flying.
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Well, that was fast and easy too - catching up on the posts, of course...
;)
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And it is indeed a beautiful day here in Atlanta! I checked out of my room earlier this morning just so that I could sit outside for a while and be out in gorgeous weather.
-And after our brunch, DR edisaurus drove us over to the Carter Presidential Library where we walked around the grounds for a little bit before heading to the airport. There were some gorgeous dogs - I forget the exact breeed - being walked, and I believe DR edisaurus made some new 'friends' in the process. -And there were some nice dogs at the place we had brunch too - we ate outside.
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And I just checked the weather for the week back in NYC... :)
*Although, I'm wondering why the "fitness forecast" for tomorrow is listed at 1 (on a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being "uncomfortable") when it's supposed to be in the mid-50s?
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I suspect that many of us have had this same experience. It's a good problem to have!
Thank you, DR Jeanne. And yes, it is!
(OK, DR GEORGE or someone else, pls tell me again how to do a quote from yesterday.)
Yes, I would like to be able to figure this out, too...
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DR elmore - It was indeed RealTime Music Solutions and Jeff Lazarus we ran into at the conference. -Strangely enough, I don't think MTI sent down a rep this year.
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What's a "fitness" forecast?
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Woody is blame for my regular use of the Quote funtion - DRs were constanly confusing what I was quoting with what was original thought.
I thought DR Jose was the one to blame here at HHW....
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Speaking of DR Jose ...
Safe travels to that naughty nymph!
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And as for the final day/night of the conference...
It really was a very good conference overall. I didn't get that "third day fatigue" like I normally do. I think part of that had to with the fact that more people seem properly prepared this year - which makes my job a lot easier. A LOT! Additionally, I did not give my "Lunch With Jose" workshop like I have done in the past - I would literally have my lunch in a room while people asked me questions - and ate their lunch too. An actual break made a big difference. -However, I did invite the auditions to come up to me if they saw me in the hotel, and to feel free to ask me any questions they may have, and a couple of people took me up on my offer.
Last night's closing night receptions were good, easy-going affairs. And they kind of closed up shop early - the conference seemed to catch up with everybody around 10:30 last night, and most of the receptions were done by 11:30. -There have been times where I've been playing piano bar until 3:00AM! -But not last night. -And the prospect of losing an hour of sleep before a travel day was also keeping people on their better behavior. I was in bed by midnight, and a got a very good night's sleep.
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I'd love to stay and play but things to do and places to go. It's a gorgeous day here in AZ (like I said, plenty of sunshine to go 'round if your daylight savings time doesn't work in the rest of the U S of A)..
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What's a "fitness" forecast?
Weather.com provides a "fitness forecast" which is basically an indication of how comfortable it will be to workout (run, walk, etc.) outside for the day based on the temp, humidity, winds, etc. I found it comes in handy for my walks in Central Park.
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Hmm.. Looks likes it's going to be a full flight... I hope everyone bathed! *Time to take the Airborne too.
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Oh...thanks.
So it doesn't have a thing to do with MBarnum's body builders...
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I presume you are not a Church goer.
And weekdays are spent lounging about.
der Brucer
Der B, you are correct that I am not a church-goer. But no on #2. I will soon concede to the requirements of Life As We Know It and adjust my clocks. But not yet. I will not give up that hour until I have to!
Yesterday Matt told me he'd be here at 10. This morning I wondered if that was 10 old time or 10 new time--we'd never specified. He arrived while I was in the shower, but that's the norm here. (He lets himself in. My little kingdom is apart from the area where he's working.)
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And before I leave Atlanta proper, I want to personally (and publicly) thank DR edisaurus for her hospitality and generosity these past couple of days. Meeting her was truly a highlight of this past week, and I hope to catch up with her and Greg again when they head to NYC in a few weeks for "S&V".
*And our visits also provided me with enough time to fill her in on some of those "HHW Mysteries". -So, if your ears were burning this morning... -Or in the case of DR MBarnum, if you underwear was, well... we'll leave it at that. ;D
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Oh...thanks.
So it doesn't have a thing to do with MBarnum's body builders...
Although, I guess it could be used as a guide as to how much oil they need to slick up their bodies with for their posing by the poolside.
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DR Jeanne, the local AAUW branch, of which I'm a member, is having our annual used book sale next weekend. I'm signed up to sell from noon to 4 on Saturday.
DR GINNY, if you were local I'd happily donate to you. I wonder if any of the libraries here will be having sales soon. I'll check.
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OK... I believer we're starting to board... I seriously doubt I'll have time to log on from Chicago - unless my flight gets delayed - so I'll see you all again tonight...
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DR elmore - Before I forget - and I never really do - this ho loves you too!
:)
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Hmm... I wonder if they'll be asking for volunteers to get bumped... Hmm...
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Well, time for me to power down, and get ready for boarding...
Laters...
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And as for the final day/night of the conference...
It really was a very good conference overall. I didn't get that "third day fatigue" like I normally do. I think part of that had to with the fact that more people seem properly prepared this year - which makes my job a lot easier. A LOT! Additionally, I did not give my "Lunch With Jose" workshop like I have done in the past - I would literally have my lunch in a room while people asked me questions - and ate their lunch too.
What does "Lunch with Jose" consist of?
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What does "Lunch with Jose" consist of?
Coffee, tea, or he? ;)
Seriously, though...I'd also be interested in what topics are discussed.
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I'm up, I'm up. How can it be eleven o'clock already? Oh, that's right - it's really only ten o'clock.
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Looks like a lovely day outside. I must hurry and get ready for la brunch.
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Will we never get to page four.
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I know WHY they're doing this daylight savings time - but I also have been through enough of these "experiments" to know that at the end of the day it will be a failure and no energy will have been saved. And I'm also here to tell you if by some miracle energy was saved energy prices would go UP not down.
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I wonder if Jose will give an HHW Magical Mystery tour someday.
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Or is that a Magical mister Tour (like visits to Splash).
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And one for Mystery
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I also have been buying from Larry Edmund's Bookstore since waaaay back in the early 1980s when I first began collecting movie photos and lobby cards!
They were in walking distance of my hotel when I was in Hollywood last and so I popped over and got me some grand photos for upcoming magazine interviews and chatted with a couple of the clerks, who were very nice.
Also chatted with Raul Julia Jr. who was trying to find some memorabilia from his father's career.
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Ughh the time change!
Edisaurus i have a question about something you mentioned yesterday. You said that you try never to put spoilers in the promos.
This is really left up to you? I really despise when they give away stuff in the promos. Because either shows give away crucial plot points. Or they mislead like crazy.
One other point, and maybe it's just me. I love The Closer. But man i wish there was something at the beginning that showed each actor's name with their face. Actually my real wish would be that they would also put their character's names. There are just so many different police people. And i've actually watched very show. But I feel so stupid sometimes. Ever other show i can keep every character name straight. But for some reason I am really bad with this show. If you showed me each actor's face i don't think i could give you very many names off the top of my head!
The producers come up with a copy line and I put together a promo around that line. I choose the sound bites and the shots. Sometimes the powers that be hand down a dictum from on high that we will only hype the show with acclaim and it will be less of an"episodic" promo.
If it is episodic, I purposefully stay away from anything that might be a spoiler that would ruin the enjoyment of someone viewing the episode for the first time. I don't think I've ever mislead like crazy but I have incorporated plot points that are false leads within the show.
The show takes into account what the fans say. We all read the comments on imdb and what is called in or written in to the TNT website.
It might be hard to keep the characters straight because they're usually addressed by their last names. You can see their profiles, character names and headshots on the TNT website: http://alt.tnt.tv/closer/closer.shtml
and use the "Squad Profiles" button to refresh your memory.
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DR Jose is in the air now (we hope, anyway!). I had a wonderful time visiting with him. Today was glorious; wonderful weather to have brunch outside. We tried a new place a few blocks from the edit place where I'm doing Brain surgery, so we did a drive-by to see if they were back up and running yet.
I always have eggs or cereal for breakfast, never pancakes, but the idea of ricotta pancakes was intriguiing, and they were very yummy! I didn't even use the maple syrup.
Usually there is at least a half hour wait to have brunch on a Sunday in Atlanta, sometimes an hour, and even at the places where the food's not that great. The place we went has not been discovered yet, I think (it's in a developing part of town within view of Jose's hotel) so we were able to walk right up and get a table.
That in turn, left us a little time stroll around the Carter Center gardens, which are right by the Highland Bakery.
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The dogs Jose mentioned were Borzoi, and this couple had 4 of them! I have always admired these dogs; the owner said they were all rescued dogs and I couldn't imagine what idiot would mave mistreated these beautiful creatures. They were so sweet and gentle!
Imagine this, x 2:
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-She had the ricotta pancakes with blueberry compote and maple syrup...
Hope she handles the berries better than Cason :)
der Brucer
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TCB- I enjoyed your Knott’s story. If you mentioned it before, I missed it.
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Hope she handles the berries better than Cason :)
Since they were not knottsberries, I think I will be fine!
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Hope she handles the berries better than Cason :)
You mean "Pinky"?
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The dogs Jose mentioned were Borzoi
When Jose said "I believe DR edisaurus made some new 'friends' in the process" I assumed he meant Democrats.
IIt was, afterall, the Carter Library.)
der Brucer
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You mean "Pinky"?
Yes the hero of my new novel "Pinky and His Ego".
der Brucer
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Meeting DR Jose was the highlight of my week, too! He's such an interesting person, and we had lots to talk about, music-wise. I find his line of work so interesting! And as former military brats, we have shared many of the same experiences (and some of the same towns) in our youth.
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Hmm... I wonder if they'll be asking for volunteers to get bumped... Hmm...
"Bumped", Jose "bumped", not "humped"!
der Brucer
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When Jose said "I believe DR edisaurus made some new 'friends' in the process" I assumed he meant Democrats.
IIt was, afterall, the Carter Library.)
Although this beautiful, serene place is downtown, there were only 5 other people there enjoying the garden. That's what I love about it, it's sort of a "best kept secret".
The people we met probably were democrats, true.
As far as the Carters, I've done quite a bit of work for them over the years. I edited most of the films shown at the library ("Waging Peace", etc.) and have worked on Carter's Atlanta Project and America Project, as well as some of Rosalyn's health projects about depression and vaccinating children by age 2.
I admire them tremendously and am honored to have been a part of their initiatives.
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And as for the final day/night of the conference...
I was in bed by midnight, and a got a very good night's sleep.
What time did you get to sleep?
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OK...it's too nice to be indoors. I'm going outside!
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Well, I just gave the OK for the following photo to lead off our CA Log Cabin Republican's newsletter:
der Brucer
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Edi & Jose-Your brunch sounds yummy. I began my diet today…”must be good, must be good…”
Borzoi’s are large dogs that need space to run. Sadly people get a dog because it looks nice but they don’t have the ability to take care of the particular dog’s needs, thus the dog becomes a “problem”.
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Jennifer I know how you feel trying to keep track of the actor’s names on some of the shows with large casts. It is nice having the internet as a reference.
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Imagine this, x 2:
(http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9iby56EVfRFrh8AzhCjzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTA4NDgyNWN0BHNlYwNwcm9m/SIG=12eu38ufb/EXP=1173726980/**http%3A//puppyshop.com/caninebreeds/dogimages/borzoi_pdw.jpg)
Note: they are known to be fond of cats - and I don't mean as hearth-mates!
der Brucer
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Well, I just gave the OK for the following photo to lead off our CA Log Cabin Republican's newsletter:
der Brucer
Michael Thomas Ford is one of my favorite authors.
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Before I go:
DR Jose, this is the book I mentioned: my friend Michael Roth's piano book of Randy Newman's music for film. Michael does a fantastic job with his arrangments; they are fun to play! Michael is working with Randy right now on his new score for The Frog Princess.
He contributed some music to Sacco and Vanzetti, and plans to come to opening night either in NY or LA.
http://snipurl.com/randypiano
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...actor’s names on some of the shows with large casts...
If friends would stop wishing "break a leg" there might be fewer actor's with large casts.
der Brucer
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(http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9iby56EVfRFrh8AzhCjzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTA4NDgyNWN0BHNlYwNwcm9m/SIG=12eu38ufb/EXP=1173726980/**http%3A//puppyshop.com/caninebreeds/dogimages/borzoi_pdw.jpg)
Note: they are known to be fond of cats - and I don't mean as hearth-mates!
I asked, just because they did seem so gentle, and the owner said that they can get along with cats but "you never know when their predator instinct is going to kick in".
So no borzoi in my future...I'll have to stick to goats!
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What time did you get to sleep?
Hohoho!
Well, he seemed well-rested to me!
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If friends would stop wishing "break a leg" there might be fewer actor's with large casts.
Or if they said "break an arm", they would have smaller casts...
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So no borzoi in my future...I'll have to stick to goats!
Who will eat everything in sight except the cats!
(Baby goats are more fun to watch than monkeys!)
der Brucer
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If a puppy is raised with cats it shouldn't be an issue.
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(http://www.cpzbook.com/babygoats.jpg)
Pearl and Onyx at NYC Central Park Children's Zoo
der Brucer
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All the goat photo's are very cute.
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If a puppy is raised with cats it shouldn't be an issue.
Borzoi Breeders: (http://puppyshop.com/caninebreeds/borzois.htm)
Temperament: Active, intelligent.
With Children: They can be nervy around children.
With Pets: High prey drive and will seize and kill small animals before you can react.Special Skills: Hunting and companionships.
Watch-dog: Medium
Guard-dog: Low
Care and Training: Brush regularly with a firm bristle brush, dry shampoo when needed. Trim hair between toes. Needs plenty of exercise, including the opportunity to run off lease and daily walks. When off leash he needs to be well trained to come when you call as he may attack small dogs or cats that move suddenly. Known to be stubborn to train, training should begin at the early age of 10 weeks.
Learning Rate: High, Obedience - Medium, Problem Solving - Low
I don't think I'd risk it!
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DR Jose had a traumatic experience with a goat in his youth. Who knew?
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DR Jose had a traumatic experience with a goat in his youth. Who knew?
Who was more traumatized -Jose or the goat?
der Brucer
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All the goat photo's are very cute.
And probably more popular than those of Ann Coulter :D
der Brucer
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Bryan was attacked by a goat. He doesn't remember it. I do, it ripped his shirt and barely missed gouging him.
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Bryan was attacked by a goat. He doesn't remember it. I do, it ripped his shirt and barely missed gouging him.
Who rescued him?
der Brucer
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Jane, you just passed 10,000 Posts! Congrats on the five digits! ;)
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After seeing how composed the auditionees were yesterday, my topic would be:
What is the worst case of stage fright you've ever had?
I can honestly say that I've never experienced stage fright. I've screwed up lyrics or entered at the wrong time, but I had no fear...nerves, yes, but not fear. :)
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Will we never get to page four.
It's a certainty.
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Good Afternoon!
Greetings from Chicago!
-My flight got in 25 minutes early, and we didn't have to wait for an opent gate, so I have a few minutes to check in here before my next "flight segment"...
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From yesterday:
"Related to DR der Brucer's "Amazon" lament from several days ago: I am going to have to add years to my life to keep up with all the viewing, listening, and reading recommendations from the generous and wonderful people on this board. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!"
SINGDAW, I suspect that many of us have had this same experience. It's a good problem to have!
(OK, DR GEORGE or someone else, pls tell me again how to do a quote from yesterday.)
What you've done is one way to do it, or you can paste it within the "quote" tags. But as far as I know, there isn't any way to quote from a previous day and have it actually link back to the day. Otherwise, just highlight the text from the previous day that you want to quote, right click and copy it, then go to the current day and click "Reply," click on the "Insert Quote" button (its the second from the right on the bottom of the "Add YABBC tags" buttons) and paste what's been saved in between the quote tags: [ quote ]COPIED TEXT[ /quote ]. There won't be spaces between the open and close brackets. Then write something like this:
Yesterday, Tomovoz wrote:
TOTD:
The Pie - The Sutherland Brothers
American Pie - Don McLean
Apple Peaches Pumpkin Pie - Jay & the Techniques
Porcupine Pie - Neil Diamond
Then underneath, I write whatever comment that I want to write.
And that's how it's done...at least, that's how I know how to do it. :)
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Continued Travel Vibes for Jose!!
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As for my "goat trauma"... The short story - Place: Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, VA. My parents would take us there as our "European vacation" when we were kids - my mom would regularly go to Europe with my godmother, and this was her way of taking the kids to Europe. -And, trust me, even though were only six or seven years old or so, my brothers and I truly weren't fooled by this faux Europe. In any case...
Not so long story short (since I'm about to board)... Petting Zoo... Plastic Squirt Gun I had won at some booth... Started feeding the animals... And a goat ate my squirt gun! -And I think a part of my shirt too. Result: Lots of crying. Lots!
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I started my afternoon watching IT SHOULD HAPPEN TO YOU, one of Judy Holliday's 1950s comedies. I've always loved it and her, and she's as adorable as ever in this. I think I like THE SOLID GOLD CADILLAC more (also THE MARRYING KIND more), but it's certainly entertaining, and Jack Lemmon makes a great screen bow.
The transfer was overly grainy, I thought. It's sharp, and there's no damage to speak of with the print they used, but it just looked very grainy. It was, I was happy to see, an anamorphic transfer.
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Next I put in VAN HELSING. Yep, it's a pretty junky movie with shameless borrowings from every Universal horror movie ever made, and the story still doesn't make a lick of sense. Of course, I got it strictly for Hugh Jackman who doesn't disappopint even if the screenplay is worthless. And the CGI is SO fake looking than a lot of the fun with the monsters is spoiled because it's so easy to tell the difference when CGI takes over.
But the transfer is really outstanding: sharp, good color (in the color sections), and with superb surround sound.
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As for stage fright, I've never really had it either... I've had "nerves" before - mainly when I was doing the classical piano competition circuit and recitals - but those would always go away as soon as my fingers hit the keys.
However, I had a friend who would either have it or not. And when he would have "it", his memory would go completely. I still remember one recital he played where he walked out on stage... Started playing a few notes (he was a guitarist)... Stopped... Started again... Stopped again... Started again... Then walked off the stage... :-\
*He came back out about five minutes later after looking at his scores backstage, and played his recital. -Much to the relief of everyone in the hall - and himself, of course.
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When I go back down, I'll watch another LAW & ORDER: CI episode from the second season set. I've got it cued up ready to go.
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No stage fright for me. By the time a show opens, if we've reheased as we should have, it's pretty ingrained. And as Ethel Merman said, "What do I have to be nervous about? I didn't pay to be here."
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As for "Lunch With Jose"... It was a free-for-all... The participants were allowed to ask me anything wanted to concerning auditions, music preparation, musical theatre, etc... i would usually just start off with a brief introductory statement, and then open the floor to questions. And one question would lead to another question, and so on and so on.
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We're watching a movie called SORDID LIVES. Lots of fine acting, but it looks more like a filmed play than a movie, even though it played movie theaters several years ago.. Fun to see Olivia Newton John in such an odd role.
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OK... Boarding starts in a few minutes...
Laters.... From New York City!
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Continued travel vibes to Jose.
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Not so long story short (since I'm about to board)... Petting Zoo... Plastic Squirt Gun I had won at some booth... Started feeding the animals... And a goat ate my squirt gun! -And I think a part of my shirt too. Result: Lots of crying. Lots!
;)
It could have been worse imagine if you tried peeing in the bushes!
der Brucer
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Jane, you just passed 10,000 Posts! Congrats on the five digits! ;)
All four sets of them!
der Brucer
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Sometimes getting a good picture is just a matter of finding the right angle:
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See more at Feel Better (http://feelbetteraboutthings.com/angle.html)
der Brucer
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No stage fright for me. By the time a show opens, if we've reheased as we should have, it's pretty ingrained. And as Ethel Merman said, "What do I have to be nervous about? I didn't pay to be here."
I remember a story in which a chorine went up to Merman befroe the curtain went up on opening night of ANNIE GET YOUR GUN and asked, "Gosh, Miss Merman, aren't you nervous?" Merman took out the wad of gum she had been chewing, stuck to the back of a flat and said, "What for? I know my lines." She then strode on stage to make her entrance.
While I can imagine Merman saying something like that, I can't imagine a chorine having the nerve to go near Merman before an entrance--on opening night yet!
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An interesting observation on John Inman in The Times (http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/matthew_parris/article1494961.ece):
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John Inman’s breath had barely left his body before right-on spokesmen for that imaginary thing, the “gay community”, were berating the “self-oppression” and “stereotyping” of homosexuals that Inman’s Mr Humphries helped to reinforce. His smutty innuendo, his jokes about fairies and handbags, his limp wrist, camp wit and simpering delivery are, they claim, everything we need to shed.
Yes, they are. Of course they are. They are now. But they weren’t then. Then they were a light in the dark. Between the words, these men insinuated a wordless language of their own; they made a nonverbal statement, a shyly comical way of saying: “This is who and what I am; this is my tribe — and, look, I’m famous and life is fun.” To anxious boys like me, who didn’t even know a tribe existed, the lives and careers of these men showed we were not alone.
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Have modern activists no sense of history — even very recent history? Instead of thinking simply of where the gay rights movement is going, they should think too about where it has come from.
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der Brucer
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Jane! Congratulations on your huge millstone!
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No new office chair for me today, but only because the one that I saw and liked a lot goes on sale at Office Max on Friday.
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Congrats to DR Jane on 10,000 posts!
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Jane! Congratulations on your huge millstone!
I'll bite: cute pun or sloppy typing?
der Brucer
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I'll bite: cute pun or sloppy typing?
My standard post whenever someone reaches a...millstone!
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Speaking of...one of my crazy neighbors came by after seeing all the destruction behind my house and asked if I was going to sell. I said not right now, and she said "You should! You're sitting on a landmine".
I think she really meant "goldmine".
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With the time change, Toby and Dylan have figured out that it's 5:00, their dinner time, even though it still feels like 4:00 to me. They made the usual dinner requests at almost excatly the right time.
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(http://www.foxnews.com/photoessay/photoessay_1510_images/0311071315_M_spain_bombing_monument.jpg)
AP
Marking the third anniversary of the Madrid train bombings Sunday, Spain honored the victims by unveiling a towering glass monument bearing messages of condolence written in the days after the attacks.
Antoni Gaudi, Joan Miro, and Salvador Dali are weeping :(
der Brucer
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"You should! You're sitting on a landmine".
I think she really meant "goldmine".
For your sake let's hope she's Mrs. Malaprop and not Clair Voyant!
der Brucer
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We're watching a movie called SORDID LIVES. Lots of fine acting, but it looks more like a filmed play than a movie, even though it played movie theaters several years ago.. Fun to see Olivia Newton John in such an odd role.
It was a play first, wasn't it?
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I may working with a tenor, Kip Wilborn, on some arrangements. Kip is singing with Mr Ron Raines and Sal Viviano in Florida this week.
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I may working with a tenor, Kip Wilborn, on some arrangements.
Do these "arrangements" involve an air-mattress, the fire-escape, or the stroking of one's ego?
der Brucer
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It was a play first, wasn't it?
Screenplay by Del Shores from his own play.
der Brucer
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With the time change, Toby and Dylan have figured out that it's 5:00, their dinner time, even though it still feels like 4:00 to me. They made the usual dinner requests at almost excatly the right time.
Recently I heard the bang-bang of a dog dish. Soon Marty (the Lab) came strolling into the study and gave me a rather disgusted "Do I have to take this issue up a notch?" stare.
The bowl was promptly filled.
Dumb animals.
der Brucer
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Headline:
Sprawling Wildfire Sparks Mass Evacuations
Catholic services abandoned?
Chronic fear causes many to lose bowel control.
Please clarify!
der Brucer
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Do these "arrangements" involve an air-mattress, the fire-escape, or the stroking of one's ego?
der Brucer
Only if it increases my bank account.
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Heading down now to clean the guest bathroom and then head back into the den for some TV watching.
WBBL.
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Despite staying up way too late last night and getting up far too early today I am having a productive day multi-tasking.
...doing laundry
...making DVDs for assorted HHWers who are fans of Allison Hayes and Leslie Parrish
...transferring assorted VHS tapes to DVD
...and doing assorted household things
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Right now am transferring two episodes of the old John Derek / Richard Jaekel TV series FRONTIER CIRCUS. Nifty show!
The episode right now concerns a iron mine being run by a family of religious fanatics who are using Chinese immigrants as slave labor, believing that pagans were born to be slaves.
My darling Carolyn Kearney is in this episode and has some wonderful scenes!
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The mine looks suspiciously like Bronson Canyon.
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We're watching a movie called SORDID LIVES. Lots of fine acting, but it looks more like a filmed play than a movie, even though it played movie theaters several years ago.. Fun to see Olivia Newton John in such an odd role.
A fun movie (Anthony and Ben like it too).
How odd to see Olivia as a C & W singer. LOL
Now it's time to play your Tammy Wynette "Best of.." and go stand by your man.
The stage origins of the play are indeed evident.
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If you are watching the DVD - the extras are a giggle!
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And that's how it's done...
THANK YOU, George!! :)
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Is agiggle somewhat akin to agog?
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Is anyone else giggling every time they see the title of today's topic?
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I used to know a couple that had the tiniest house who owned 5 [five] Borzois...how they managed it, I'll never know! :P
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For your sake let's hope she's Mrs. Malaprop and not Clair Voyant!
I had a friend who once caused hilarity amongst airline attendants when she inadvertently asked them for an electric chair to assist her husband...
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Is agiggle somewhat akin to agog?
Agiggle is between agaggle and agog.
der Brucer
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Do we have any DRs near the area in California that is currently in flames? Hope not but vibes to the people who live there
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Yesterday Woody spotted three deer grazing in the gulch next door.
Tonight he is serving Venison Strogonoff.
The events are not related.
der Brucer
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Who rescued him?
der Brucer
I wasn’t there. He was helping my friend, for the “fun” of it, feed a neighbors farm animals. Needless to say he never returned to help. I went a few times until one of the turkeys attacked me.
Bryan remembers the very sweet goat named Billy that lived at our other neighbor, & friend’s home. She had to have nice pets since she had a camp & a pre-school on her property.
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Will we never get to page seven?
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Of course, we have an hour less of posting thanks to some twit.
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But, tonight is the excrement known as Grease, so we'll expect lots and lots of reports.
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So it is written, so it shall be done - page seven.
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Will we never get to page eight?
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Had a nice brunch with dear reader Angela, then went to the annual paperback book show, which I'd completely forgotten was happening - thanks to Mr. Grant Geissman, I was reminded and I went. After all these years, I was introduced to the gentleman who runs the show and I've been booked to sign there next year. Very exciting.
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George, Edi, & DtM, thank you. I didn’t even notice.
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Toby, Dylan, & Marty are such clever boys. :)
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Just had a delicious blue cheese burger from Mr. Bigg's restaurant. It was quite caloric, so i opted to let Skip have the salad.
:)
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I'll have a blue cheeseburger without you (that's a song, right?)
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I was out chopping ice and getting the drains in the street clear for the melt water to drain. It's a mess, but I've always loved playing in the water as is runs down the street. Now I just have to make it look like work and all the neighbors thank me
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While I was out there I talked to a couple of my neighbors I haven't seen since...sheesh, fall or late summer. It's funny we live very close to each other and look our for each other, but in the winter, we just stay in our own houses where it's warm.
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I also met my new next door neighbors. I just can't picture them in the bedroom hot tub over there and I REALLY don't even want to try it. They seem like nice people. They are retired but sell antiques. They have a nice golden retriever/lab mix maybe (?) named Katie. She wears a bandana and was very friendly. Apparently she barked all the time at her old house but I have only heard her once so far. Hope that means she likes it here
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I also ordered some girl scout cookies from the girls across the street. Since their dad dug out my driveway while I was gone, it was the least I could do
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I ordered one box of the new lemonades. They look good. I asked my neighbor if she's tried them and she said "Yes" I said "Did you like them" and she said "No, but I don't like any of the girl scout cookies" lol, not a salesman in the making but she is honest
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Good Evening!
Greetings from New York City!
La Guardia Airport, Baggage Claim area to be exact... :-\
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Wrote three pages - may do another after a break.
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Isn't Grease on now?
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And the word of the day is: POLYHISTOR!
Zbigniew Znaniecki, the POLISH TYRO, was known for being a POLYHISTOR and for his LOOPY SHIRT collection, which he could talk about for hours if you weren't careful.
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So...
I get into Chicago from Atlanta 25 minutes early, which means I - and the airlines - have a full hour between my connecting flight. When we got in the air, the pilot mentioned that due to high winds in New York, the air traffic controller were slowing down the approaching planes, so we might be touching down 10-15 minutes late. Well, by the time we were in "approach distance" everything on the ground was back to normal, and we were cleared for landing. 5 minute early! So...
I head to baggage carousel 1 to claim my bag. Almost everyone claims their bags. Everyone except for a Russian student, and business man and myself. :-\
I go to the office which is (thankfully) right by Baggage Carousel 1...
"Your bag will be in on the next flight. It gets in at 8:30." -OK.
"Would you like it delivered?"
-When would it go out
"Do you have a doorman?"
-No.
"Well, then it won't go out until probably tomorrow morning around 7:00, and then they have a five hour window for delivery."
-So, if I had lied to you and said that I had a doorman, the bag would have gone out tonight?
"Sir, I'm not here to argue with you."
-Well, my apartment is right at the ground floor, and my window looks right out on the sidewalk.
"Sir, I told you, that's the policy."
Grumble, grumble, grumble...
So... Since I only had 45 minutes to wait at that point - and I'm not taking my chance with another luggage delivery courier... I'm just waiting for my bag. However, there is a sort of upside to this situation. I received an "inconvenience voucher" which entitles me to $25 off my next United/Ted/Shuttle ticket. Hmm... -That's still better than waiting for my bag to come in sometime tomorrow morning. *Although, I would have preferred a $25 voucher to use in the food court. Ah, well...
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Consequently, I'm not watching "GREASE:YTOTIW" right now. Which I guess is neither here nor there at the moment.
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Although, I do have to wonder if after someone has had his luggage "lost" on both his inbound and outbound flights in one trip, would he really feel like flying on that airline again in the near future? (And, thus, use the voucher.) Hmm...
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Hmm... I believe a homeless man just offered me some of his spare newspapers...
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DR edisaurus - Thank you for your lovely comments concerning my "job" in the audition room. If we do end up back in Atlanta in 2009, I'll make sure to arrange for another badge for you. *You need to see the group of "professionals" that goes Friday morning. ;)
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Just had a delicious blue cheese burger from Mr. Bigg's restaurant. It was quite caloric, so i opted to let Skip have the salad.
:)
Where's Mr. Bigg's? -It rings a bell, but I can't recall the location right now.
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And thanks to everyone for their travel vibes... Next time I fly, I'm asking for Luggage Vibes!
;D
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And now I must get ready to drive into Atlanta and see if I meet up with some itinerant pinao player hanging out on a street corner.
Just for the record, I was not hanging out on a street corner, I was hanging out in a hotel lobby.... Oh.. nevermind.
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Back from church and the theater. It is rare that this local theater casts poorly.
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...DR Edisaurus i have a question about something you mentioned yesterday. You said that you try never to put spoilers in the promos.
This is really left up to you? I really despise when they give away stuff in the promos. Because either shows give away crucial plot points. Or they mislead like crazy.
Right now the only promos i watch are for shows like Survivor or TAR.
One other point, and maybe it's just me. I love The Closer. But man i wish there was something at the beginning that showed each actor's name with their face. Actually my real wish would be that they would also put their character's names. There are just so many different police people. And i've actually watched very show. But I feel so stupid sometimes. Ever other show i can keep every character name straight. But for some reason I am really bad with this show. If you showed me each actor's face i don't think i could give you very many names off the top of my head!
So, basically what you're telling us is that you don't like spoilers, but you really need a cheat sheet. Or a score card.
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-That was a "lose, lose" situation either way.
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I went outside this morning, and this is what I saw among the wildflowers in my yard:
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One other point, and maybe it's just me. I love The Closer. But man i wish there was something at the beginning that showed each actor's name with their face. Actually my real wish would be that they would also put their character's names. There are just so many different police people. And i've actually watched very show. But I feel so stupid sometimes. Ever other show i can keep every character name straight. But for some reason I am really bad with this show. If you showed me each actor's face i don't think i could give you very many names off the top of my head!
-But aren't you glad that CBS started running the actors' names during the opening "credits" for some of their soap operas? ;)
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Neither can AMTRACK
der Brucer
But AMTRAK can?
;)
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I wonder if Jose will give an HHW Magical Mystery tour someday.
Only after I finish my etchings.
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PAGE 8 DANCE
In honor of "GREASE:YTOTIW" - Men: black jeans and black t-shirt. Women: a neon colored skirt and matching top.
Then just start dancing in a highly suggestive, sexual manner while continually smiling at the camera.
-Well, even though I'm not watching the show right now, that's probably what's going on anyway. ;)
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Hi, Jose!
I cannot believe your bad luck with baggage BOTH directions! Since you were at the Atlanta airport early, in must be those slackers in Chicago.
Did the other people with missing luggage have connecting flights, too?
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OH! The plane just came in.. Time to head back to Baggage Carousel 1...
<fingers crossed>
Laters...
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Hi, Jose!
I cannot believe your bad luck with baggage BOTH directions! Since you were at the Atlanta airport early, in must be those slackers in Chicago.
Did the other people with missing luggage have connecting flights, too?
Yep...
The businessman had a two-hour(!) layover in Chicago. And the student had an hour too. Who knows?!?!?!?
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Then just start dancing in a highly suggestive, sexual manner while continually smiling at the camera.
Is this what I missed by not seeing the dance auditions?
Actually, it sounds like Pants-Off Dance-Off!
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-And near me, there's one BIG "pile" of luggage that came in late... That's going to be some delivery in the morning.
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Good luck and luggage vibes!
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And, once again...
Laters...
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Does that mean your bag arrived?
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I believe a homeless man just offered me some of his spare newspapers...
Oh...is that what they call it, now? :)
Sorry to hear about your luggage troubles.
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Jose-I hope you are on your way home with your luggage. It seems bazaar you must have a doorman. Heck, the guy could be on a break when the luggage is delivered. ::)
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Iron Chef America has just started.
[size=20]SPOILER[/size]
The secret ingredient is - Breakfast!
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And yes, it's time I started getting dinner on the table. And yes, it's going to be Bambi Stroganoff.
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PAGE 8 DANCE
In honor of "GREASE:YTOTIW" - Men: black jeans and black t-shirt. Women: a neon colored skirt and matching top.
Then just start dancing in a highly suggestive, sexual manner while continually smiling at the camera.
-Well, even though I'm not watching the show right now, that's probably what's going on anyway. ;)
What tasteless frock is Ms Marshall wearing tonight? I watched SLINGS & ARROWS instead. God, it's good!
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The secret ingredient is - Breakfast!
Not Knottsberries?
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Although, I do have to wonder if after someone has had his luggage "lost" on both his inbound and outbound flights in one trip, would he really feel like flying on that airline again in the near future? (And, thus, use the voucher.) Hmm...
I was on a United flight that had smoke on it from somewhere. We turned around and went back to Chicago. They had the emergency vehicles lining the runway, no other flights landing, etc....we got $20 off our next flight on United. It took me a long time to fly with them again
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Headline just in from the Hollywood Tattler...
PURLOINED PUMPKIN PIE PRINCIPAL PLOT POINT in BK's PROPOSED PAPERBACK
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TAR SPOILER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YES...I AM GOING TO GIVE AWAY WHO WENT HOME
I said SPOILER, so no getting mad about it OK??
I am VERY happy.....Win three and go home! Bye bye Romber!!!
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jhvw is coming to visit me in April. He's only staying one night on his check out the new places to live close enough to see family but far enough away that they won't drop in on you unexpectedly tour. I have found it's a very good way to enjoy our family.
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Did you hear about the little girl who called 911 because her grandpa was cheating at cards....no it's not a joke, but I think it's pretty funny
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I may working with a tenor, Kip Wilborn, on some arrangements. Kip is singing with Mr Ron Raines and Sal Viviano in Florida this week.
How well will you be working with him?
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DR EDISAURUS is sitting on a landmine and is also stuck to goats!
That Georgia is SOME state!
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TAR is very good tonight! Great challenges and great scenery.
And the eliminated team gave a very very very nice Exit interview....one of the best I have seen....truly.
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Years ago, shortly after take off Keith made an emergency landing and the airline didn’t give him anything.
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I think what I liked best about TAR Tonight is that which task you chose really made a difference. I don't like it when everyone either does the same thing or the tasks end up being finished at the same time. Maybe that's just a personal preference, but I think it really adds to the game when the choice can change the outcome of the round. It evens the playing field a lot as evidenced by the outcome of tonight's round
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Years ago, shortly after take off Keith made an emergency landing and the airline didn’t give him anything.
I'm not complaining that they gave me a $20 voucher. I didn't like the sore throat and no response to inquiries about what the smoke was. But I had a number of other problems on that airline during the same trip, so the last thing I wanted to do was fly with them again.
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Years ago, shortly after take off Keith made an emergency landing and the airline didn’t give him anything.
Well, of course not, if he was the pilot!
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LOL-I guess $20 is better than nothing.
'night.
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Good Evening!
My bag has arrived, and I have arrived at "Chez Harlem".
Whew!
:)
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OOHHH!!! And I started Page Nine too!
:)
I guess my day is back on it's "good track".
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*And I've ordered Chinese food for delivery (from Ollie's), and I'm currently clearing off the DVR. And, yes, I've started off with "Grease:...." -The horror continues.
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And Rob "Robbie" Marshall is the guest judge tonight. -Come to think of it, he really hasn't had anything in the works lately, so... ;)
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As for the Bottom Two tonight... Sort of a surprise, sort of not.
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WOW! They need to do a Before and After shot of Max. "This" is definitely not the Max that started off this competition. -And could those jeans be any tighter?!?!?! :P
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What tasteless frock is Ms Marshall wearing tonight? I watched SLINGS & ARROWS instead. God, it's good!
Hmm... Just like her other "frocks", he dresses are clearly meant to be seen "standing up". They are definitely not "sitting down" dresses. I can't really comment on the style of the dress, but I believe it's aqua.
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Umm...
I just watched the special "Tribute To Rob Marshall" - A group performance of "All That Jazz". Well... That was something. :-\
*And it definitely proved that the song was meant to be sung by a woman. -The men were definitely struggling with how the song sat low in their voices in the opening verses.
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Jose-I hope you are on your way home with your luggage. It seems bazaar you must have a doorman. Heck, the guy could be on a break when the luggage is delivered. ::)
I'm here. And, yes, I thought it was weird I must have a doorman too. -I mean, doormen take breaks too. Or they could be sick. And wouldn't they have to "buzz" someone regardless? -whether it be a doorman or the actual resident of the apartment?
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Hmm.... So far it's just a page of ME!
ME!
ME!!!
ME!!!!!!!
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And just as I felt my blood sugar drop.... My Chinese Food Arrived!!!
:)
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I am jealous. I was really hungry for Da Kao this noon and Paul wouldn't go there. Big poop. I'll have to go there for lunch tomorrow
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How well will you be working with him?
Perhaps not so well as you or DR Jose would like!
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Hmmm.... These backstories are quite... Touching... Cringe-Inducing... Manipulative... ???
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Sorry to interrupt your monologue, but your food arrived so I thought you may need a break :) Glad you made it home!
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Gees, I didn't post that one quick enough, lol
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Hmmm.... These backstories are quite... Touching... Cringe-Inducing... Manipulative... ???
DR Jose, welcome back to NYC! I'm glad you are safely home with luggage.
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I can't believe I'm watching The Apprentice LA when I could be in a hot bath
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Perhaps not so well as you or DR Jose would like!
Well... I may have to see some more pictures before I make my final judgment.
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Speaking of stage fright, the preschool teacher is on a two-week cruise, and starting tomorrow, I am the substitute. So I'm going in there armed with only my Harry Potter spider T-shirt (Brandon's favorite), some glitter, and a vomiting clown (I named him William). I think I'm getting a little worried. I know I'm bigger than they are, but there are thirteen of them!
Also, I am eating frosting for dinner.
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Dinner Report - Part 1:
Hot & Sour Soup - Not so "hot" (spicy), not so "sour", but it's OK. However, it's definitely the "end of the weekend"/"bottom of the warming server". And not enough "stuff" either (bamboo shoots, shredded pork, tofu, lily buds, etc.).
Roast Pork Bun, Baked - VERY Good! Surprisingly so. -So that at least balanced out the lackluster soup.
And now onto Part 2, the entree: Sesame Bean Curd with Vegetables.
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...And now on to "America's Next Top Model" from this past Wednesday...
I LUV TRASH TV!!!
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Speaking of stage fright, the preschool teacher is on a two-week cruise, and starting tomorrow, I am the substitute. So I'm going in there armed with only my Harry Potter spider T-shirt (Brandon's favorite), some glitter, and a vomiting clown (I named him William). I think I'm getting a little worried. I know I'm bigger than they are, but there are thirteen of them!
Also, I am eating frosting for dinner.
DR Sandra, it sounds like an excellent syllabus to me.
Save some of that frosting for breakfast, though.
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Dinner Part 2 - So far, so good. -The zucchini was/is a nice surprise addition to the usual mix of "Chinese vegetables".
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I had a terrible nightmare last night. I had just signed up for classes at Arizona State University, and I found out that two of the classes were taught by the dreaded Dr. C.
**Cue blood-curdling scream**
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DR Sandra, it sounds like an excellent syllabus to me.
Save some of that frosting for breakfast, though.
I say, "Let THEM eat frosting."
THEM = the thirteen preschoolers
Now that would most certainly make for an interesting day, and some interesting stories too!
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I want you people to know that there is plenty of food in this house. She rejected it all in favor of frosting.
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I say I've just wasted an entirely good Sunday doing nothing but what suits me!
And I'm just as thrilled for me as I can be.
Talked with me mum.
Watched "Return to Oz"...the movie just gets BETTER with age.
Watched "13 Gantry Row", an Aussie thriller, that actually is fun to watch.
I've prepared two gi-normous hamburger patties for grilling, and I've a baked potato simmering in the oven.
Sometimes, life is just GOOD!
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I say, "Let THEM eat frosting."
THEM = the thirteen preschoolers
If it is strawberry frosting it could count as a serving of fruit.
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There was one time somebody got the brilliant idea to give them marshmallows instead of fruit with lunch (but they were fruit-flavored marshmallows, so that made it okay ::) ). I don't want a repeat of that.
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I had a terrible nightmare last night. I had just signed up for classes at Arizona State University, and I found out that two of the classes were taught by the dreaded Dr. C.
**Cue blood-curdling scream**
But, again, think of the stories you could/would tell!
Think of your adoring public!
;D
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I want you people to know that there is plenty of food in this house. She rejected it all in favor of frosting.
LOL, Dr Laura, I'm sure no one here thought you were forcing DR Sandra to put down the vegetables and eat frosting ;D
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And Another Page Dance Goes To
[size=10]ME!!!!!![/size]
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Now, maybe if my mother would promise to eat a plate, we could talk about some of those vegetables.
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Will we never get to page seven?
I think so.
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I'm almost out of frosting any way.
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Do you go back to rehearsals tomorrow, DR Jose?
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Isn't frosting one of the four food groups?
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Now, maybe if my mother would promise to eat a plate, we could talk about some of those vegetables.
Now THAT'S funny. I haven't laughed that hard all day....thank you DR Sandra
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What kind of frosting was it?? If it was chocolate, that IS a food group.
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Will we never get to page eight?
Certainly.
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I am really overtired right now. I know I'll have to do some major smoothing out of what I wrote today, but I just was happy to get the three pages done - it's all there, I just have to move some stuff around, add some atmosphere, and make it a bit more fun. I'm dealing with trying to make the reader understand the geography of the location, and that is suprisingly hard. What I may end up doing is actually putting a diagram of the location (as drawn by the character) in the book itself. It would be one thing if it were a straightforward location, but what it really is is an "L" shaped alley and it's really hard to convey it clearly and keep north, south, east, west clear and also make it "visual" for the reader, geography-wise.
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Will we never get to page eleven?
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I don't watch THE AMAZING RACE, but even I was thrilled with that news. Thanks, DR Cillaliz.
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I started watching The Gang's All Here but it's a VERY dark and not so attractive transfer and I am having no patience with it.
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What kind of frosting was it?? If it was chocolate, that IS a food group.
Chocolate, of course! Is there any other kind?
And before you foodies berate me, I do know that there are other kinds of frosting. That question is what you would call "rhetorical." I think.
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I may go to Mr. Moto land or something completely different.
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I don't watch THE AMAZING RACE, but even I was thrilled with that news. Thanks, DR Cillaliz.
;D
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I began my evening with another episode of LAW & ORDER: CI from the second season set. This one involved a man with early onset Alzheimer's whose father was moving heaven and earth to help him, but not for obvious reasons. Really wonderful, surprising story.
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Will we never get to page eleven?
You can place a bet on it, and you'll win.
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I bet $20,000.
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I had some eggs for dinner - I wish I hadn't.
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What to watch, what to watch.
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Do we get NO Grease reports?
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Well, my GREASE appraisal:
First, I was totally shocked by one of the members of the bottom two, simply because not only was he the strongest of the contestants but he'd been in the top two (I'd assumed) since the first week of voting. I think going first last week might have hurt him. Also, the fact that two other cute guys seemed to be in danger may have spurred people to vote for them instead of voting for him.
I wasn't surprised the judges chose who they chose. In a singing duel, there was just no contest.
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I recorded tonight's TAR, but without even reading DR Cillaliz's Spoiler I can guess at the outcome. Hoo and Ray!
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I bet $20,000.
You will win, but who's to pay off the bet. Maybe Guy Haines will, the namesake of this site! ::)
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Do you go back to rehearsals tomorrow, DR Jose?
Monday is the day off, so I shall not be heading back into rehearsals until Tuesday. And Tuesday should be another relatively easy day. The ensemble starts Tuesday, and the first part of the day will consist of another "meet & greet" as well the "Equity business". Then the second half is music with the ensemble.
However, I'm planning on getting up early tomorrow and taking care of a couple of errands, so that I can have the rest of day free to do with what I please. -Alas, after just going through my mail from the past couple of the days, it looks like I'm going to have make a few phone calls to my health insurance company: I just got the forms from them regarding my ER visit for my stitches... from back in November! -They better take care of any late fees!
In any case, I'm basically off tomorrow, and I'm actually think of heading down to Splash tomorrow night too for Musical Mondays - it's been months since the last time I went.
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As for individual comments on GREASE:
Laura is the strongest woman by a mile. Her "Don't Love Me This Way" had power and emotion. Allie had a solid vocal with "Natural Woman," but I thought Ashley was shaky on "You Keep Me Hangin' On" and didn't know what to do with her hands.
I thought Austin's "Can't Help Falling in Love With You" was set a key or two too low for him, so he didn't get to show off his range or power with it (though he did in the opening number "Grease" this week.) The background singers were so loud, they obscured Max's vocals on "Suspicious Minds" and I thought I detected some notes off pitch. So, I'd have to give the men's prize to Derek this week with "Devil in Disguise." It was nothing special, but compared to his cracking voice the previous two weeks, his voice was rock solid on this.
Austin and Laura both got two of three judges' votes (Rob Marshall basically abstained), so I guess they'd be declared this week's winners. I liked everything Austin did except his solo, and it just seemed too low.
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Do we get NO Grease reports?
Umm... Well...
-Or maybe my absence of spoilers and details did not warrant calling my posts "reports".
However... The show was kind of boring tonight, so... nothing really much to report. -Even with the "surprise" of the bottom two Danny's. The one who went home was no surprise. Otherwise, it was the same ole, same ole...
Bad song choices - made by the producers.
Bad song arrangements made by whomever - Does no one on that music staff know how to button a song?
The group musical number was an embarrassment.
And the guest judge provided no real commentary nor critique.
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COLD CASE had another heartbreaking story of the death of a younger brother of a blue collar family interested in dance and petrified that his grocer dad would never approve.
Pretty easy to guess the murderer once all the information was given.
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DR MattH - I, too, wondered about the key for Austin's song. Either the producers were/are too cheap to pay for the charts to get transposed, or Austin wanted to show off more of his lower range. I suspect the former.
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What to watch, what to watch.
Watch "GREASE:YTOTIW"!!!!!
:P
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Page Eleven Dumbledore and Harry Dance!!!
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I've left enough frosting for breakfast, and now I need to go to sleep.
Good night!
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DR MattH - I, too, wondered about the key for Austin's song. Either the producers were/are too cheap to pay for the charts to get transposed, or Austin wanted to show off more of his lower range. I suspect the former.
They gave him props for his baritone voice, but at most he's a lyric baritone with a very high end to his range.
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And I did like the family testimonials offered. We sometimes forget that these folks are just average joes struggling to make it with people back home who love and support them. (Does my heart good to see musical performers supported by their parents. I only got marginal support from my folks.)
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They gave him props for his baritone voice, but at most he's a lyric baritone with a very high end to his range.
He's definitely a bari-tenor like most of the former Link's (from Hairspray) have been.
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I finished the evening with WITHOUT A TRACE, more a mystery than a missing person's story since we saw the woman killed and put in a chest and dumped overboard in the opening segment. We had three suspects, and it wasn't hard to figure out who did it.
The story and teleplay were written by star Anthony LaPaglia who should keep his day job. I found it one of the weaker episodes in the series' history.
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-Just finished "America's Next Top Model".... Gotta love that draaaama! And now onto "Lost"...
-What was that I said about waking up early tomorrow?
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*And I'll be having Sesame Bean Curd with Vegetables (and Brown Rice) for lunch tomorrow too! ;)
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I've been watching show after show about cults on The History Channel.
They haven't mentioned HHW yet...
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I've been watching show after show about cults on The History Channel.
They haven't mentioned HHW yet...
That's next week when they cover "Religions of the World".
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Wow, whatta day! Had a lovely visit with bk and Adrianna. There was lively discussion and pancakes were consumed. I attended the S.T.A.G.E. Benefit. And to top the day off -- Rob & Amber were eliminated from the amazing race. Finally, someone knocked them from their pedestal.
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Heading down to bed now.
Good night!
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Maybe Guy Haines will, the namesake of this site! ::)
Who decide's whether we are hainsies/ kimmlets? Do we have to choose, or are we by default both?
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I walked down creepy murder scene spot with my mother to get the idea of what it looks like at night....the things we do for love.
there's an interesting topic- What is the most obscure thing a boss or co-worker asked you to do-work related? (let's try to keep this clean please).
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I walked down creepy murder scene spot with my mother to get the idea of what it looks like at night....the things we do for love.
there's an interesting topic- What is the most obscure thing a boss or co-worker asked you to do-work related? (let's try to keep this clean please).
Hmm... Should that have been preceded by a SPOILER ALERT?
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Wow, whatta day! Had a lovely visit with bk and Adrianna. There was lively discussion and pancakes were consumed. I attended the S.T.A.G.E. Benefit. And to top the day off -- Rob & Amber were eliminated from the amazing race. Finally, someone knocked them from their pedestal.
How was the stage benefit?!?
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Hmm... Should that have been preceded by a SPOILER ALERT?
ummm...I don't believe so, i would never say anyting about the plot of the book because I know nothing :-X???...The first comment has nothing to do with the second.
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I had to giggle watching the singers try to bring emotion to the line "Grease is the way we are feeling."
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I did find Rob Marshall's comment to the first two performers to do whatever song they were doing, no mattre what it is, as if it were being sung by Danny or Sandy very valuable - especially to the later performers. The next performer after that advice was given did exactly that, performed (I think) as if she were Sandy pleading with Danny, and knocked it out of the park.
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I had to giggle watching the singers try to bring emotion to the line "Grease is the way we are feeling."
;D
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-Just finished watching the "Idols" result show... Sundance rocked! Too bad Sunjaya got the votes.
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Alas, someone here erased the Wednesday night women's show from the DVR already... Ah, well...
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-And it also appears that I've been doing the bulk of the cleaning around the apartment for the past few weeks.. Since it doesn't really look like anything was cleaned the past couple of days... :-\
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THANK YOU, George!! :)
My pleasure! ;D
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And on that note... I believe I shall be heading to my bedroom for a good night's sleep. (I hope.)
So...
Goodnight.
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Time for sleep here, too.
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But since we're almost at page 12 anyway
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Might as well get there
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Jose - Mr. Bigg's is right across the street from us, at the n.e. corner of 43rd and 10th. It's the place with the outdoor seating in good weather.
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Hmmm.... These backstories are quite... Touching... Cringe-Inducing... Manipulative... ???
I fast-forwarded through all of them...and I had no interest in watching the waterworks (as genuine as they might've been). ::)
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Well, it had to happen I suppose - the first March day not to reach four hundred postings. Unless someone shows up with a frenzy or nine in hand.
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Who decide's whether we are hainsies/ kimmlets? Do we have to choose, or are we by default both?
We are all Hainsies AND Kimlets!
I just noticed (after all these years...shows you how observant I am ::)) that the terms have mostly been spelled "Hainsies" and "Kimlets" when Guy and Bruce's last names are spelled Haines and Kimmel. Why aren't they spelled "Hainesies" and "Kimmlets"? Just curious. :)
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I may have to go back to the location tomorrow, just to cement certain details I didn't jot down - I may take my camera, too. I've already begun smoothing out the opening of what I wrote. After reading it, it didn't seem right at all, so I added a new paragraph. Then, as so often happens, I wrote a half a line and could NOT figure out how to end it. I made about twenty attempts, all feeble. I then got in the shower, and within three seconds I had the right wording.
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I think I just typed hainsies/kimlets one fine day and that's the way they came out.
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I think I just typed hainsies/kimlets one fine day and that's the way they came out.
So it was written...so it shall be. ;)
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I'm quite tired, but must write notes. Then, until Mr. Bakalor fixes the time on the site, will have to post and then adjust the timestamp myself.
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Will we never get to page thirteen?
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Why can't the time just not change on the site...fight the system!
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I suppose I should go to bed, but I will not!
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*sleeps at keyboard*
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How very exciting this board can be at times...just not this particular moment
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WOW! They need to do a Before and After shot of Max. "This" is definitely not the Max that started off this competition. -And could those jeans be any tighter?!?!?! :P
"Cameltoe" anyone?? :o
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Fine, I suppose I will head off to bed.
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i wish i had something exciting that would promote conversation
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Like a funny picture or sparkling witty comment
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I believe that if each of the two non-WUSSBURGERS in attendance made twenty-five posts each, well...
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I shall be reduced to breaking up postings to promote numbers and look important.
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I can only do so much on my own
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I bought a CD on Amazon.co.uk from one of the Marketplace sellers and I got an e-mail not too long ago saying that they cancelled the darn order! Here's what the e-mail said:
Reason for refund: Out of stock
Memo from seller: Item appears to have sold withing our store prior to amazon confirming your order.
You'd think that they could at least spell-check their message. :P
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I am becoming egg-austed from the effort
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Fortunately, another Marketplace seller had another new copy, so it'll still only be about $30 instead of about $60 from the only other available copy (another Marketplace seller)!
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You'd think that they could at least spell-check their message. :P
Well if they were the type to care that much the e-mail would not have had to been sent.
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Well if they were the type to care that much the e-mail would not have had to been sent.
That is true.
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What we need, is a topic of conversation.
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Like why people (like me) do not speel check their messages and therefore look silly.
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see... Speel could have been avoided quite easily had I bothered to look up.
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are we there yet...?
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Not quite...
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Well, we're at Page 13, but still a little less than 40 posts to get to 400. :)
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WEll then let's get cracking!
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Take it away!
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Im too tired to push
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Have you heard the new Londond cast recording of Evita? I just got it. I haven't listened to it yet, but I will at work tomorrow.
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What's real interesting is that the star, Elena Roger is from Argentina.
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I remember reading/hearing that you could get arrested if you are caught in Argentina with a recording of the musical. I don't know if it's true, but that's what I remember hearing/reading. ::)
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May I just say that my mother is entirely too weird....
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But I've seen clips on the Internet of Elena performing a couple of songs and she's certainly got a voice.
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20th Century Fox has challenged each of the 16 Springfields around the country to compete for the honor of hosting the premiere of "The Simpsons Movie" in July.
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May I just say that my mother is entirely too weird....
Go on...
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Wow, Isn't culture funny that way, that we can invent art and supress it at the same time...humans are entirely to weird...
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20th Century Fox has challenged each of the 16 Springfields around the country to compete for the honor of hosting the premiere of "The Simpsons Movie" in July.
One is in Oregon and Matt Groening is from Oregon. He also went to The Evergreen State College, here in Olympia!
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Springfield, Illinois, for instance, tells us that it's got big power plants right in the city, a school that looks a lot like where Bart and Lisa go to school, and even a donut plant.
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He based Marge's sisters on a waitress at a local restaurant/bar called Ben Moore's and she still works there! When I went to a show on Thursday with my friends, we went to Ben Moore's and she was our waitress! She's been there for forever.
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I hope the notes go up soon, I am not staying up one second after 12:11:10
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Unless the notes do not go up, in which case I shall stay and wait
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22 posts left
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let's make them legitimate
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20 Posts left!
;)
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no pushing or spamming allowed....
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It just isn't right!
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There are no rules!
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If Bruce would join us we could get this done much faaster
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What is your favorite color George?
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Have you read all the Hitch Hiker's series?
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have you read other Adam's books?
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I like blue. Growing up, my sister really liked orange. Just about everything we got had to be either blue or orange. I still like blue, but my sister's tastes have changed...for the better. ;)
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I have read the entire series, plus The Long Dark Tea Time of the Soul.
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Have you read all the Hitch Hiker's series?
I have...I've also read the Dirk Gentley books...although, it's been quite a whilse since I've read them.
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HEHE, my mother liks that california orange...and puke green ;-X
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I wonder if BK is just waiting for us to get to 400 Posts. ::)
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Orange and green? If she went to Ireland wearing orange and green together, they'd probably shoot her!
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See any good movies, lately?
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I want to see "300." It just got two thumbs up on Ebert and Roeper...but Ebert still isn't back on the show. Some woman named Kim liked it also.
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They said that it really respected the art of "graphic novels," (which are different than "comics"). The movie is based on a graphic nove.
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I work for a library and they started buying graphic novels a couple of years ago. It's really become a genre all unto itself.
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Gratuitous Post #398:
Lance Bass is still gay...that is all.
;D
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And since we're so close....
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POST #400!!
;)
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yay
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LOL
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;D
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So...where's BK??
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Well, it had to happen I suppose - the first March day not to reach four hundred postings. Unless someone shows up with a frenzy or nine in hand.
We haz spoken posted!!
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Good job, Adriana!! :D
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All of this without anyone rising to Georges's "cameltoe" bait!
der Brucer
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Maybe tomorrow. ;)
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And now I must balance my checkbook. I made some on-line purchases this weekend and I need to make sure that I haven't spent too much. ::)
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I do not know, but my bed is calling me....!
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And now I must balance my checkbook. I made some on-line purchases this weekend and I need to make sure that I haven't spent too much. ::)
At this time of night?!
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He is here!
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And I am sure very proud of us
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At this time of night?!
Why not? I'm awake...and will be for a little while longer.
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Well, BK's started the new day, but today hasn't been locked out, yet. ::)
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Right now, as I'm balancing my checkbook, I'm watching the BBC America version of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" And the episode that just started has an all American/Canadian line-up.