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Title: SHORT SHRIFT
Post by: bk on November 21, 2011, 11:38:44 PM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were not given short shrift, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're currently a little confused by the word shrift.
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Post by: bk on November 21, 2011, 11:41:54 PM
And the word of the day is: SPLENETIC!
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Post by: bk on November 21, 2011, 11:42:04 PM
And if the shoe fits, wear it, baby.
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Post by: Ben on November 22, 2011, 03:23:09 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 22, 2011, 04:40:59 AM
Good morning, all! I will shortly be out to fix the DEAREST ENEMY brouhaha as best I can.

As soon as the scores are copied and the originals returned to my friend Joseph Rubin's dorman, I will head back uptown to continue the work on ROBERTA. I'd like to accomplish this ASAP so that I can rest up a bit before I go out again tonight to see LYSISTRATA JONES, Douglas Beane's new musical.

It's a rainy day in Manhattan, so I'm hoping that I will have no trouble getting a taxi. We'll see. I keep thinking today's Wednesday, not Tuesday, and tomorrow is the day everyone flees the City.

That's my day in a nutshell.
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Post by: John G. on November 22, 2011, 05:12:16 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on November 22, 2011, 05:12:44 AM
Too much to do today. And I have work on top of it. I hope I remember the priorities on that.
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Post by: John G. on November 22, 2011, 05:13:33 AM
The book is coming together. i would say we were past the 90 percent mark.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on November 22, 2011, 05:14:55 AM
And the word of the day is: SPLENETIC!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  ILL WIND
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Post by: Laura on November 22, 2011, 05:57:16 AM
Good morning.
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Post by: Michael on November 22, 2011, 06:12:56 AM
Good morning to all
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Post by: Michael on November 22, 2011, 06:13:54 AM
TOD

As long as they can make a decent chicken/turkey club (3 levels) I'm happy.
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Post by: Ginny on November 22, 2011, 06:58:26 AM
Tuesday morning greetings!  It's pouring rain here in SW Ohio and, of course, I have to go grocery shopping today.  Have to get everything but the turkey that we need for Thanksgiving, which sounds like more than it really is.  All we're cooking is the turkey (a fresh one, which we'll get at the butcher's tomorrow), stuffing, and pumpkin pies (which I'll bake tomorrow evening).  My sister-in-law is bringing scalloped corn and rolls, our friend Betty is bringing sweet potatoes and roasted vegetables, and Mary Linda is making a chocolate/pecan pie.
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Post by: Kerry on November 22, 2011, 07:07:45 AM
It sure looks like a good morning.
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Post by: Doug R on November 22, 2011, 07:19:57 AM
It sure looks like a good morning.

Not here it isn't. It's extremely dull - very dark and gloomy. But otherwise things are good. :)
Title: Re: SHORT SHRIFT
Post by: Druxy on November 22, 2011, 07:20:52 AM
To answer yesterday's questions from Michael S regarding "J. Edgar Hoover":

As I recall, BK recorded this in 2008.

HAIL ON THE CHIEF began as a straight play, then was adapted into a musical comedy in about 2006 or 2007.  It had 2 series of staged readings at the Stella Adler Theater in Hollywood, one in 2007 and the other in 2008.  BK starred in one and directed the other.

After I moved to and got settled in Austin in 2009, I began working on the book again, figuring I would do a full production here.

Unfortunately, because certain sordid events in the private life of the political figure that we spoof in the play have recently become public, I've had to rethink a major portion of the play and, because of that, the project is currently on a back burner.

Too bad, because I really like some of the songs in this show.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvaUtIpJuF4

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Post by: John G. on November 22, 2011, 07:34:06 AM
TOD: I can't remember the name of the diner, but it was in Cincinnati and i stumbled upon its chrome and stainless beauty with some friends when we were out drinking. I gave up the alcohol for that evening in favor of a lemonade that was made with seltzer and little sugar. It remains the best I've ever lemonade I've ever had. I keep looking for it ever since.

As for the food, I, too, like a perfect club sandwich or old-fashioned chicken salad (no grapes, no almonds, no fenugreek ...) on thin white toast. Or pimento cheese. A real milkshake. A slab of handmade pie.   
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 22, 2011, 07:35:42 AM
Nice photo DR GINNY.

CD ordered.

My inner web was down this morning but it seems to be okay now......of course the computer in the living room is not working....strange.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 22, 2011, 07:36:03 AM
DR TCB and DR MBARNUM - I mailed you packages this morning.....it is now in the hands of the USPS.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 22, 2011, 07:40:24 AM
Why would the inner web work in one room and not the other?
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Post by: Ginny on November 22, 2011, 07:57:01 AM
Thanks, DR JRand!
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Post by: Ginny on November 22, 2011, 08:00:11 AM
TOD - I'm wondering if DR John G is thinking of Cincinnati's Diner on Sycamore, which recently re-opened as

Joe's Diner on Sycamore (http://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/dining/moredine/Story.aspx?id=1370231)

It's near the old School for the Creative and Performing Arts (recently moved closer to Music Hall).  Richard and I last ate there before Rob was born, so maybe it's time to check it out again!
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 22, 2011, 08:05:25 AM
Hmmmm....HHW and Facebook are working.....Yahoo and Google are not....
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 22, 2011, 08:07:43 AM
And my avatar photo is not loading.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 22, 2011, 08:07:53 AM
Oh there it is.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 22, 2011, 08:13:37 AM
Google is back.....grrrrrrrrrr
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 22, 2011, 08:20:45 AM
DR JMK - I downloaded that 1962 video and burned it to DVD, if you want a copy.
Title: Re: SHORT SHRIFT
Post by: John G. on November 22, 2011, 08:22:44 AM
TOD - I'm wondering if DR John G is thinking of Cincinnati's Diner on Sycamore, which recently re-opened as

Joe's Diner on Sycamore (http://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/dining/moredine/Story.aspx?id=1370231)

It's near the old School for the Creative and Performing Arts (recently moved closer to Music Hall).  Richard and I last ate there before Rob was born, so maybe it's time to check it out again!

That looks to the be the place. Though I had to find the Facebook page to get a photograph of its neon-stainless steel beauty:

(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/225179_200815876623082_200735596631110_463107_3516994_n.jpg)
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Post by: John G. on November 22, 2011, 08:23:27 AM
Can we get off this page?
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Post by: John G. on November 22, 2011, 08:23:42 AM
One more.
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Post by: John G. on November 22, 2011, 08:23:54 AM
Page Two!
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 22, 2011, 08:31:29 AM
Happy Birthday, Michael Callan.
Title: Re: SHORT SHRIFT
Post by: JMK on November 22, 2011, 08:50:19 AM
To answer yesterday's questions from Michael S regarding "J. Edgar Hoover":

As I recall, BK recorded this in 2008.

HAIL ON THE CHIEF began as a straight play, then was adapted into a musical comedy in about 2006 or 2007.  It had 2 series of staged readings at the Stella Adler Theater in Hollywood, one in 2007 and the other in 2008.  BK starred in one and directed the other.

After I moved to and got settled in Austin in 2009, I began working on the book again, figuring I would do a full production here.

Unfortunately, because certain sordid events in the private life of the political figure that we spoof in the play have recently become public, I've had to rethink a major portion of the play and, because of that, the project is currently on a back burner.

Too bad, because I really like some of the songs in this show.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvaUtIpJuF4



The relationship between J. Edgar and Tolson is a central feature of J. EDGAR!  You should try to check it out, it's very, very funny.
Title: Re: SHORT SHRIFT
Post by: JMK on November 22, 2011, 08:51:48 AM
Here's your useless etymological fact o' the day:  SHORT and SHRIFT are actually different forms of the same root which split around the time of the First Germanic Sound Shift (Grimm's Law).  Finally, that English degree has come in useful.  ;)
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Post by: JMK on November 22, 2011, 08:52:39 AM
Happy Birthday, Michael Callan.

I wish they would release OCCASIONAL WIFE on DVD.
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Post by: JMK on November 22, 2011, 08:53:40 AM
It is incredibly stormy and windy here.  Kind of scarily so.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 22, 2011, 09:22:28 AM
Hmmm......I think the cable I was using between my modem and my router was bad.....I can't understand it, I have only had it for three years, and it cost me a dollar.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 22, 2011, 09:22:30 AM
TOD - I'm wondering if DR John G is thinking of Cincinnati's Diner on Sycamore, which recently re-opened as

Joe's Diner on Sycamore (http://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/dining/moredine/Story.aspx?id=1370231)

It's near the old School for the Creative and Performing Arts (recently moved closer to Music Hall).  Richard and I last ate there before Rob was born, so maybe it's time to check it out again!

That looks to the be the place. Though I had to find the Facebook page to get a photograph of its neon-stainless steel beauty:

(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/225179_200815876623082_200735596631110_463107_3516994_n.jpg)

I've been there! After seeing Carmon Deleone's ballet PETER PAN with the Cincinnati Ballet.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 22, 2011, 09:22:44 AM
Greetings from Toyland!
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Post by: bk on November 22, 2011, 09:24:24 AM
I was up at six and announced our new release, which I can see is selling very slowly, and then I went back to bed where I had a succession of completely weird dreams.  So, I think I somehow got eight hours of sleep overall.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 22, 2011, 09:55:04 AM
LOL.....I think MR BK should be on the next cycle of Dancing With the Stars.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 22, 2011, 09:55:22 AM
That would bring about some weird dreams for sure.
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Post by: Ginny on November 22, 2011, 10:09:33 AM
Off to Kroger - in the rain  :P

Bye for now!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 22, 2011, 10:16:05 AM
Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And it's not raining where I am.
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Post by: JMK on November 22, 2011, 10:18:30 AM
Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And it's not raining where I am.

You're inside, Jose.   ;D
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Post by: Jane on November 22, 2011, 10:23:07 AM
DR Kevin H,

(http://sjtl.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/660327993-belated_birthday.gif)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 22, 2011, 10:24:16 AM
As for the Topic of the Day...

Third Street Diner in Richmond was my standby when I lived in Richmond. Not only are they open 24 hours, but they also serve "Grilled D's" - day old Krispy Kreme doughnuts reheated on the griddle, served with or without ice cream and chocolate sauce and a maraschino cherry. ;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 22, 2011, 10:24:52 AM
Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And it's not raining where I am.

You're inside, Jose.   ;D

Oh....


Yeah...
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Post by: Jennifer on November 22, 2011, 10:27:51 AM
Feel better vibes for DR TCB ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: Jane on November 22, 2011, 10:29:28 AM
DR TCB thanks for the laugh.  I enjoyed the DITTO Christmas decorations.
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Post by: bk on November 22, 2011, 10:33:32 AM
It's sunny but nippy here.  I shall now do a four-mile jog.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 22, 2011, 10:34:28 AM
And I need to go for a walk.

Laters...
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 22, 2011, 10:52:12 AM
More rain headed your way DR GINNY.
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Post by: Michael on November 22, 2011, 11:20:45 AM
Happy Birthday, Michael Callan.

The actor who was billed as Mickey Callan in the original Broadway cast of West Side Story?
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Post by: Michael on November 22, 2011, 11:25:54 AM
I forgot to mention yesterday.

I had a pleasant surprise. I received a phone call from Warner Brothers. My new copy of Lost Horizon is on its way to me.

I guess its easier to fix an On-Demand goof than recall DVD/Blu Ray release of subpar transfers like WSS & MFL (as they called on Home Theater Forum) :-)
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 22, 2011, 11:27:37 AM
Happy Birthday, Michael Callan.

The actor who was billed as Mickey Callan in the original Broadway cast of West Side Story?

yes, he was the original Riff.....
Title: Re: SHORT SHRIFT
Post by: Druxy on November 22, 2011, 12:17:44 PM
To answer yesterday's questions from Michael S regarding "J. Edgar Hoover":

As I recall, BK recorded this in 2008.

HAIL ON THE CHIEF began as a straight play, then was adapted into a musical comedy in about 2006 or 2007.  It had 2 series of staged readings at the Stella Adler Theater in Hollywood, one in 2007 and the other in 2008.  BK starred in one and directed the other.

After I moved to and got settled in Austin in 2009, I began working on the book again, figuring I would do a full production here.

Unfortunately, because certain sordid events in the private life of the political figure that we spoof in the play have recently become public, I've had to rethink a major portion of the play and, because of that, the project is currently on a back burner.

Too bad, because I really like some of the songs in this show.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvaUtIpJuF4



The relationship between J. Edgar and Tolson is a central feature of J. EDGAR!  You should try to check it out, it's very, very funny.

I definitely intend to see it when it is released onto DVD.  I like Eastwood's movies, but we never go to theaters any more.
Title: Re: SHORT SHRIFT
Post by: Jrand73 on November 22, 2011, 12:24:02 PM
Is that a new avatar DR DRUXY, or have just been asleep?
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Post by: JMK on November 22, 2011, 12:32:39 PM
To answer yesterday's questions from Michael S regarding "J. Edgar Hoover":

As I recall, BK recorded this in 2008.

HAIL ON THE CHIEF began as a straight play, then was adapted into a musical comedy in about 2006 or 2007.  It had 2 series of staged readings at the Stella Adler Theater in Hollywood, one in 2007 and the other in 2008.  BK starred in one and directed the other.

After I moved to and got settled in Austin in 2009, I began working on the book again, figuring I would do a full production here.

Unfortunately, because certain sordid events in the private life of the political figure that we spoof in the play have recently become public, I've had to rethink a major portion of the play and, because of that, the project is currently on a back burner.

Too bad, because I really like some of the songs in this show.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvaUtIpJuF4



The relationship between J. Edgar and Tolson is a central feature of J. EDGAR!  You should try to check it out, it's very, very funny.

I definitely intend to see it when it is released onto DVD.  I like Eastwood's movies, but we never go to theaters any more.

I'm talking about the Harry Shearer musical, not the Eastwood film.
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Post by: JMK on November 22, 2011, 12:36:57 PM
J. Edgar! on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/J-Edgar-Theatre-Works-Presents/dp/B003N40FQE
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Post by: JMK on November 22, 2011, 12:37:31 PM
More info:

J. EDGAR! (http://twoplusplus.wordpress.com/2007/06/18/l-a-theatre-works-j-edgar-by-tom-leopold-peter-matz-and-harry-shearer-on-saturday-23-june/)
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 22, 2011, 12:48:59 PM
Page three - already?
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 22, 2011, 12:54:05 PM
Home at last! It's really unpleasant outside. I had a difficult time find a taxi to take me back to 4th Avenue after the photovopying and then I had to schlep all of my photocopies from 11th Street to 82nd Street.  I do have time to crash before tonight's show and that's fantastic!
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 22, 2011, 12:58:55 PM
I have watched STING OF DEATH - which is now on its way to DR MBARNUM......I have no words to describe this film.....the killer jelly fish OR the poolside dance party to the music of Mr Neil Sedaka singing....."Do the Jella Jella Jellyfish."

I was entertained.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 22, 2011, 12:59:41 PM
It's a great day to have time to crash DR ELMORE.....very dreary here in the MidWest......even more so than usual, I mean.
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Post by: Laura on November 22, 2011, 01:02:11 PM
I'm sorry some of you have awful weather. It is glorious here.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 22, 2011, 01:26:28 PM
Good Afternoon!

I'm back from my walk which included a stop at Whole Foods for a bite to eat as well as some errands along the way.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 22, 2011, 01:27:09 PM
I'm sorry some of you have awful weather. It is glorious here.

It's pretty nice here too right now. I guess all the inclement weather that was here on Sunday, moved east. ::)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 22, 2011, 01:28:40 PM
Home at last! It's really unpleasant outside. I had a difficult time find a taxi to take me back to 4th Avenue after the photovopying and then I had to schlep all of my photocopies from 11th Street to 82nd Street.  I do have time to crash before tonight's show and that's fantastic!

DR Elmore - I hope you enjoy LYSSIE JONES. I'm so happy for Jack, the Artistic Director of Transport Group, for their first Broadway transfer. I'm hoping to catch it the week I get back from LA.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 22, 2011, 01:35:00 PM
And now...

Time for another or two in Finale-land.

Laters...
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 22, 2011, 01:46:33 PM
I have watched STING OF DEATH - which is now on its way to DR MBARNUM......I have no words to describe this film.....the killer jelly fish OR the poolside dance party to the music of Mr Neil Sedaka singing....."Do the Jella Jella Jellyfish."

I was entertained.

OMG! You are Mikey's enabler!
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Post by: Ginny on November 22, 2011, 01:47:50 PM
Well, just as I was about to walk out the back door to go to Kroger, the FedEx guy rang the bell at the front door and delivered our iPhones!  So, we delayed my departure until Richard could go and we headed for the Verizon store, which is what the nice young man who waited on us Friday told us to do.  We were the only customers in the store and it seemed that they couldn't get us out of there fast enough.  They did get our new phones set up and they transferred our contacts from our old phones, so we're in business I guess.
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Post by: Druxy on November 22, 2011, 02:13:04 PM
Is that a new avatar DR DRUXY, or have just been asleep?

You must have been asleep. 

  ::)

I put that up months ago.

 :)
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Post by: Druxy on November 22, 2011, 02:14:30 PM
To answer yesterday's questions from Michael S regarding "J. Edgar Hoover":

As I recall, BK recorded this in 2008.

HAIL ON THE CHIEF began as a straight play, then was adapted into a musical comedy in about 2006 or 2007.  It had 2 series of staged readings at the Stella Adler Theater in Hollywood, one in 2007 and the other in 2008.  BK starred in one and directed the other.

After I moved to and got settled in Austin in 2009, I began working on the book again, figuring I would do a full production here.

Unfortunately, because certain sordid events in the private life of the political figure that we spoof in the play have recently become public, I've had to rethink a major portion of the play and, because of that, the project is currently on a back burner.

Too bad, because I really like some of the songs in this show.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvaUtIpJuF4



The relationship between J. Edgar and Tolson is a central feature of J. EDGAR!  You should try to check it out, it's very, very funny.

I definitely intend to see it when it is released onto DVD.  I like Eastwood's movies, but we never go to theaters any more.

I'm talking about the Harry Shearer musical, not the Eastwood film.

Sorry, I am not familiar with the musical...but I will check it out.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 22, 2011, 02:15:07 PM
I Phones!!!
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Post by: Ginny on November 22, 2011, 02:53:24 PM
It only took me an hour to download the ringtone I wanted...
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 22, 2011, 03:00:30 PM
New World has written that the CDs have arrived!
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 22, 2011, 03:01:33 PM
For some reason, the cover is not showing up!

I see why now: it's a pdf file, not a jpg.
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Post by: MBarnum on November 22, 2011, 03:24:22 PM
I have watched STING OF DEATH - which is now on its way to DR MBARNUM......I have no words to describe this film.....the killer jelly fish OR the poolside dance party to the music of Mr Neil Sedaka singing....."Do the Jella Jella Jellyfish."

I was entertained.

It is....a movie! Actually, I love it! I even interviewed the male lead of the film. Nice guy. He did a lot of movies and stuff in Florida. I gave my copy to him, so it will be nice to have another copy again!
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Post by: Jane on November 22, 2011, 03:27:32 PM
TOD - I'm wondering if DR John G is thinking of Cincinnati's Diner on Sycamore, which recently re-opened as

Joe's Diner on Sycamore (http://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/dining/moredine/Story.aspx?id=1370231)

It's near the old School for the Creative and Performing Arts (recently moved closer to Music Hall).  Richard and I last ate there before Rob was born, so maybe it's time to check it out again!

That looks to the be the place. Though I had to find the Facebook page to get a photograph of its neon-stainless steel beauty:

(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/225179_200815876623082_200735596631110_463107_3516994_n.jpg)

Nice looking dinner!
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Post by: MBarnum on November 22, 2011, 03:28:06 PM
Watched a DVDr of the 1950s B film NO MAN'S WOMAN....wow, what a great movie...unfortunately, the dvd stops half way through...but, boy....Marie Windsor pisses off a bunch of people, including John Archer, Patrick Knowles, Nancy Gates, Jil Jarmyn, and Richard Crane...and one of them bumps her off, but good!

I will have to order a replacement so that I can find out 'who dun it!'



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Post by: MBarnum on November 22, 2011, 03:29:14 PM
(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/NO-MANS-WOMAN-poster-1955-Mystery-ORIGINAL-/00/$(KGrHqF,!h0E3OUWO(W!BOJHKHiOv!~~0_3.JPG)
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Post by: Doug R on November 22, 2011, 03:32:55 PM
I woke at 4.00am today and couldn't get back to sleep. Not good! I can cope with waking at 5.00am which I often do but 4.00am is much too early.
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Post by: Jane on November 22, 2011, 03:33:28 PM
The rain eased up as we were leaving the market which I consider excellent timing. 

It was somewhat somber at the market today (MBarnum, Shop & Kart) as Saturday one of their employees was murdered shortly after leaving work.  I was hoping I wouldn't recognize the 22 year old but I did.  He was on the walking/bike path.  This is a small town & I'm sure he felt safe.
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Post by: KevinH on November 22, 2011, 04:16:53 PM
DR Jane--thanks for the birthday wishes!
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Post by: KevinH on November 22, 2011, 04:18:02 PM
Include the DC area in the dreary weather department!  (though it's supposed to be nice for the holiday weekend).
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Post by: KevinH on November 22, 2011, 04:19:31 PM
Hoping TCB will check in and tell us he's had a good day!
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Post by: Jane on November 22, 2011, 04:19:50 PM
You are welcome DR Kevin.  I'm sorry I to be late.
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Post by: Jane on November 22, 2011, 04:27:23 PM
I was reading a bit about the murder.  I fear they will never know who did this.  I also don't think this would have happened if it didn't get dark so early.  When I think of all the stretches along the path that isn't one stretch I would have been concerned about. The police said they will increase their patrol of the walking path which made me "laugh" since  I have never seen a police person on any portion of the walking/bike path.
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Post by: Jane on November 22, 2011, 04:27:52 PM
Hoping TCB will check in and tell us he's had a good day!

DITTO!!!
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Post by: TCB on November 22, 2011, 04:29:28 PM
Page Four!
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Post by: Michael on November 22, 2011, 04:29:50 PM
JMK has a mention on the Home Theater Forum regarding his Blu-Ray review of Mutiny on the Bounty.
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Post by: TCB on November 22, 2011, 04:30:11 PM
The book is coming together. i would say we were past the 90 percent mark.


Will you be having a book signing in Tacoma?
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Post by: TCB on November 22, 2011, 04:31:23 PM
Michael S., I believe that Kenneth Nelson was, also, the original Matt (The Boy) in THE FANTASTICKS.
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Post by: TCB on November 22, 2011, 04:34:48 PM
Tuesday morning greetings!  It's pouring rain here in SW Ohio and, of course, I have to go grocery shopping today.  Have to get everything but the turkey that we need for Thanksgiving, which sounds like more than it really is.  All we're cooking is the turkey (a fresh one, which we'll get at the butcher's tomorrow), stuffing, and pumpkin pies (which I'll bake tomorrow evening).  My sister-in-law is bringing scalloped corn and rolls, our friend Betty is bringing sweet potatoes and roasted vegetables, and Mary Linda is making a chocolate/pecan pie.

A chocolate/pecan pie!  Divine decadence.
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Post by: Laura on November 22, 2011, 04:36:00 PM
Has anyone heard from Dan (the Man)?
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Post by: TCB on November 22, 2011, 04:37:30 PM
DR TCB and DR MBARNUM - I mailed you packages this morning.....it is now in the hands of the USPS.

Yessssssssss!  I can't wait (but I guess I will have to).
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Post by: JMK on November 22, 2011, 04:44:04 PM
To answer yesterday's questions from Michael S regarding "J. Edgar Hoover":

As I recall, BK recorded this in 2008.

HAIL ON THE CHIEF began as a straight play, then was adapted into a musical comedy in about 2006 or 2007.  It had 2 series of staged readings at the Stella Adler Theater in Hollywood, one in 2007 and the other in 2008.  BK starred in one and directed the other.

After I moved to and got settled in Austin in 2009, I began working on the book again, figuring I would do a full production here.

Unfortunately, because certain sordid events in the private life of the political figure that we spoof in the play have recently become public, I've had to rethink a major portion of the play and, because of that, the project is currently on a back burner.

Too bad, because I really like some of the songs in this show.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvaUtIpJuF4



The relationship between J. Edgar and Tolson is a central feature of J. EDGAR!  You should try to check it out, it's very, very funny.

I definitely intend to see it when it is released onto DVD.  I like Eastwood's movies, but we never go to theaters any more.

I'm talking about the Harry Shearer musical, not the Eastwood film.

Sorry, I am not familiar with the musical...but I will check it out.


It's the one we discussed yesterday.   ;D
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Post by: TCB on November 22, 2011, 04:48:21 PM
Feel better vibes for DR TCB ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


Thanks, Jennifer!
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Post by: TCB on November 22, 2011, 04:49:39 PM
DR TCB thanks for the laugh.  I enjoyed the DITTO Christmas decorations.

I thought about doing it for my balcony, but with my luck, the neighbors would take down their decorations.
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Post by: JMK on November 22, 2011, 04:52:38 PM
JMK has a mention on the Home Theater Forum regarding his Blu-Ray review of Mutiny on the Bounty.

Where, pray tell?
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Post by: TCB on November 22, 2011, 05:09:37 PM
To answer yesterday's questions from Michael S regarding "J. Edgar Hoover":

As I recall, BK recorded this in 2008.

HAIL ON THE CHIEF began as a straight play, then was adapted into a musical comedy in about 2006 or 2007.  It had 2 series of staged readings at the Stella Adler Theater in Hollywood, one in 2007 and the other in 2008.  BK starred in one and directed the other.

After I moved to and got settled in Austin in 2009, I began working on the book again, figuring I would do a full production here.

Unfortunately, because certain sordid events in the private life of the political figure that we spoof in the play have recently become public, I've had to rethink a major portion of the play and, because of that, the project is currently on a back burner.

Too bad, because I really like some of the songs in this show.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvaUtIpJuF4



The relationship between J. Edgar and Tolson is a central feature of J. EDGAR!  You should try to check it out, it's very, very funny.

I definitely intend to see it when it is released onto DVD.  I like Eastwood's movies, but we never go to theaters any more.

I'm talking about the Harry Shearer musical, not the Eastwood film.

Sorry, I am not familiar with the musical...but I will check it out.


It's the one we discussed yesterday.   ;D

We did?
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Post by: TCB on November 22, 2011, 05:21:25 PM
Well, Kevin H. and Jane, I had a better day after a somewhat better night.
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Post by: Jane on November 22, 2011, 05:25:26 PM
I'm glad DR TCB.  Wishing you an even better tonight & tomorrow.
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Post by: Laura on November 22, 2011, 05:29:09 PM
I'm glad you had a better day and night, TCB. Has the shot helped any?
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Post by: Ginny on November 22, 2011, 05:46:08 PM
Here I am, posting from my iPhone!
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Post by: KevinH on November 22, 2011, 05:48:39 PM
Glad to hear, TCB.
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Post by: KevinH on November 22, 2011, 05:49:50 PM
I've been thinking of getting an iPhone.  I'll be anxious to hear how you like yours, DR Ginny!
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Post by: Michael on November 22, 2011, 05:51:51 PM
NPR has free listening to the new cast recording of FOLLIES. They are listenable two audio files (disc 1 & 2) as one block.

http://www.npr.org/2011/11/21/142589835/first-listen-follies-new-broadway-cast-recording?ps=mh_frhdl1
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Post by: Jane on November 22, 2011, 05:54:38 PM
Here I am, posting from my iPhone!

:)
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Post by: Jane on November 22, 2011, 05:55:40 PM
I've been thinking of getting an iPhone.  I'll be anxious to hear how you like yours, DR Ginny!

Keith was very happy with his until he got the iPad which made the iPhone totally unnecessary for him.
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Post by: Ginny on November 22, 2011, 05:56:57 PM
I've been thinking of getting an iPhone.  I'll be anxious to hear how you like yours, DR Ginny!

It's all so new, DR KevinH, and I'm on a pretty steep learning curve!
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Post by: George on November 22, 2011, 06:03:20 PM
I've been thinking of getting an iPhone.  I'll be anxious to hear how you like yours, DR Ginny!

Keith was very happy with his until he got the iPad which made the iPhone totally unnecessary for him.

He can make calls on his iPad??
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Post by: Jane on November 22, 2011, 06:05:55 PM
LOL George.  He got a small little phone from Verizon he takes with him, when he remembers.  He rarely forgets to take his iPad with him.
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Post by: Ginny on November 22, 2011, 06:08:13 PM
I've been thinking of getting an iPhone.  I'll be anxious to hear how you like yours, DR Ginny!

Keith was very happy with his until he got the iPad which made the iPhone totally unnecessary for him.

He can make calls on his iPad??

I'd have trouble carrying an iPad in the little pockets of my Vera Bradley bags!
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Post by: TCB on November 22, 2011, 06:13:43 PM
Thanks Jane, Laura, and Kevin H.
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Post by: TCB on November 22, 2011, 06:15:36 PM
Laura, the pain blocker did work at first.  It took my low-levek pain from a 6.5 to around a 4.  Last week it slid back to a five; and as of last night it is back to a 6.5,

But, I still can't have a second shot until January.
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 22, 2011, 06:15:37 PM
Tuesday morning greetings!  It's pouring rain here in SW Ohio and, of course, I have to go grocery shopping today.  Have to get everything but the turkey that we need for Thanksgiving, which sounds like more than it really is.  All we're cooking is the turkey (a fresh one, which we'll get at the butcher's tomorrow), stuffing, and pumpkin pies (which I'll bake tomorrow evening).  My sister-in-law is bringing scalloped corn and rolls, our friend Betty is bringing sweet potatoes and roasted vegetables, and Mary Linda is making a chocolate/pecan pie.

A chocolate/pecan pie!  Divine decadence.

My brother makes a great chocolate pecan pie.   Hmmmm I wonder if there's a chance he'll make one
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Post by: TCB on November 22, 2011, 06:16:09 PM
Is it possible for a surge protector to die on you?
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Post by: TCB on November 22, 2011, 06:17:25 PM
One more.
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Post by: TCB on November 22, 2011, 06:17:37 PM
Page Five!
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 22, 2011, 06:17:52 PM
Glad you had a better nigh TCB....sorry about the pain
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Post by: Jane on November 22, 2011, 06:18:11 PM
I've been thinking of getting an iPhone.  I'll be anxious to hear how you like yours, DR Ginny!

Keith was very happy with his until he got the iPad which made the iPhone totally unnecessary for him.

He can make calls on his iPad??

I'd have trouble carrying an iPad in the little pockets of my Vera Bradley bags!

I like my phone to fit in my jeans pockets making even the iPhone to big.
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Post by: TCB on November 22, 2011, 06:18:52 PM
Glad you had a better nigh TCB....sorry about the pain

Well, I had been forewarned that the shot didn't always work for a full sixty days.
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Post by: TCB on November 22, 2011, 06:19:45 PM
Glad you had a better nigh TCB....sorry about the pain

Well, I had been forewarned that the shot didn't always work for a full sixty days.

Form what I have heard, the second shot doesn't usually work as well as the first.  Great!
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Post by: TCB on November 22, 2011, 06:20:50 PM
But by then I will have seen the other surgeon and he will hopefully be scheduling surgery.
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Post by: TCB on November 22, 2011, 06:23:13 PM
I have checked the circuit breaker, I have flipped the surge protector switch both directions.  Should there also be a reset button on the surge protector, or is that too much to hope?
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Post by: Ginny on November 22, 2011, 06:23:48 PM
DR TCB, hang in there!
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Post by: TCB on November 22, 2011, 06:24:04 PM
I don't know, I guess I will go to bed.
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Post by: TCB on November 22, 2011, 06:24:26 PM
DR TCB, hang in there!

Thanks, Ginny.
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Post by: TCB on November 22, 2011, 06:24:46 PM





G'night!
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Post by: Jane on November 22, 2011, 06:39:27 PM
DR TCB I don't know about a reset button, however, I'm sorry to tell you surge protectors do need replacing occasionally.  I verified this with Keith.
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Post by: Jane on November 22, 2011, 06:40:00 PM
Glad you had a better nigh TCB....sorry about the pain

Well, I had been forewarned that the shot didn't always work for a full sixty days.

Form what I have heard, the second shot doesn't usually work as well as the first.  Great!

I thought it was the other way around :(
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Post by: Jane on November 22, 2011, 06:40:35 PM
But by then I will have seen the other surgeon and he will hopefully be scheduling surgery.

MEGA VIBES YOU HAVE GOOD NEWS FROM THE NEW SURGEON!!!!!!
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 22, 2011, 06:42:37 PM
Some surge protectors have a reset button
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 22, 2011, 06:42:50 PM
VIBES!!!  To all
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Post by: Jane on November 22, 2011, 07:11:28 PM
Eighteen days after the book was published it has finally arrived at my local library.  I still have 1 1/2 books to read on my Nook before their due date.  I'm excited to have a brand new book available to me but will wait until it is convenient to pick it up.
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Post by: George on November 22, 2011, 07:15:25 PM
But by then I will have seen the other surgeon and he will hopefully be scheduling surgery.

MEGA VIBES YOU HAVE GOOD NEWS FROM THE NEW SURGEON!!!!!!

~~~DITTO!!~~~
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Post by: Jane on November 22, 2011, 07:16:40 PM
Keith & Craig are excited SUPER 8 arrived from NetFlix today.  After reading more about it I am also looking forward to watching it.
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Post by: Jane on November 22, 2011, 07:18:47 PM
Thanks Cilla.  I'll take them for my left wrist which I seem to have done something to.

VIBES TO ALL!

'night

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Post by: Ginny on November 22, 2011, 07:28:29 PM
'night!
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Post by: George on November 22, 2011, 07:36:05 PM
I'm going home (a "Rocky Horror" reference ;)).

Be back later...unlike Frank.
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Post by: bk on November 22, 2011, 09:47:35 PM
What a long day, but I have finally returned home.  Did the four-mile jog, had some lunch (with my editor), got the complete finished last three episodes of season one and those are now on my computer and ready to upload when the time comes, picked up some packages but still not the one that is now VERY errant and truant, then had a really rough rehearsal - there's always one that's like it, so I'm glad it's out of the way.  Concentration was low, way too many flubbed lyrics, etc.  The lighting guy wrote the show and we saw it last night, but it was almost impossible to tell anything, so tomorrow will be all about that.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 22, 2011, 09:55:13 PM
I really enjoyed LYSISTRATA JONES and its energetic cast of newbies. The production is joyful, peppy, cleverly staged and a great deal of fun. I saw Douglas Beane before the show and he told me I'd probably not like the music. It's of a style completely foreign to me, yet I thought it suited the show. that it was ingeniously arranged for 7 players, and I had a great time.

The cast is amazing, and the choreography, and basketball maneuvers, are quite well staged. A good time was had by all. Especially me. I wish it a huge success.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 22, 2011, 09:58:36 PM
Good Evening!

Well... I thought tonight's rehearsal went well. -Especially since we were short one cast member, and were running the show in "half light" as it were. But, all shows need a "two steps back" rehearsal, and I guess tonight was that rehearsal. Onward and upward.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 22, 2011, 10:06:11 PM
I really enjoyed LYSISTRATA JONES and its energetic cast of newbies. The production is joyful, peppy, cleverly staged and a great deal of fun. I saw Douglas Beane before the show and he told me I'd probably not like the music. It's of a style completely foreign to me, yet I thought it suited the show. that it was ingeniously arranged for 7 players, and I had a great time.

The cast is amazing, and the choreography, and basketball maneuvers, are quite well staged. A good time was had by all. Especially me. I wish it a huge success.

:)

Now I really can't wait to see LYSSIE J!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 22, 2011, 10:13:24 PM
DR TCB - Glad to read that you had a better night and a better day. Let's hope the streak continues.
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Post by: bk on November 22, 2011, 10:15:22 PM
The piano light was out for part of the beginning of the rehearsal - makes it difficult to play - once I noticed, I told the lighting guy and he turned it on.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 22, 2011, 10:26:51 PM
DR Ginny - Enjoy your new iPhones!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 22, 2011, 10:29:19 PM
New World has written that the CDs have arrived!

And which CDs would these be? The Victor Herbert Songs? Does this mean that they'll be offered for sale soon?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 22, 2011, 10:30:15 PM
!!!!!!PAGE SIX!!!!!!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 22, 2011, 10:34:42 PM
I've been thinking of getting an iPhone.  I'll be anxious to hear how you like yours, DR Ginny!

Keith was very happy with his until he got the iPad which made the iPhone totally unnecessary for him.

He can make calls on his iPad??

Actually, if you have a 3G-enabled iPad, you can make phones calls from it. There are also some apps that allow you to make calls via a WiFi connection.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 22, 2011, 11:25:05 PM
And...

I believe it's time for me to get ready for bed.

Goodnight.