Haines His Way

In other news, I had a fine and fun time at Starfighter rehearsal this morning, then ended up having lunch with DR Jason at Renaissance Diner.  *Their $9.95 lunch special is truly a good deal.

After lunch, I headed up to the Time-Warner Center to do some browsing at Border's where I "remembered" that the "Brothers & Sisters" boxed set came out today.  And since Borders had sent out a Borders Reward coupon good for 40% off DVD boxed sets, well... I think I'll be heading back down there later too.  Then it was back on the subway uptown, a brief stop at the grocery store, and back to the apartment...


Where I noticed that the front window - my bedroom window is broken.  Thankfully, it's a double-pane one, and only the outer pane is broken, but still...  I called the building's handyman, and he said he had noticed that a few days ago - Oh!?!? - and that he had already put in the request for the repair.  So, hopefully, that will be taken care of by the end of the week.

DR singdaw - Glad you had a good time at the Steinway factory.  Steinway Hall is fun, but it's not as "involved" as the factory.  However, sometimes, "stars" will pop in to try out pianos for an upcoming appearance in the City.  I've seen - and heard - Harry Connick, Jr., trying out a few pianos before.

There's no real tour of Steinway Hall.  You basically just walk around.  If the room is open you can go in.  And, yes, you can sit down and try out the pianos.  I sometimes will peek into the basement which is filled(?) with uprights.  I have no idea how they get them all down there - and out of there too.

A red balloon:  79 cents.

A signed first edition of A.A. Milne's Winnie the Pooh:  $1,500.00.

DR JoseSPiano as Eeyore:  priceless.

...I sometimes will peek into the basement which is filled(?) with uprights.  I have no idea how they get them all down there - and out of there too.

The house I grew up in had a side door from which you made a right turn down the basement steps, a left turn into the 1/2 bath, and went up 2 steps into the kitchen.  The landing was about the size of a phone booth.  At the bottom of the basement steps there was a great big ol' player piano, which prompted my dad to say, "We'll take it!" when they first looked at the house.  We wondered and wondered how the previous owners had gotten that piano into the basement.  Neighbors told us that they'd taken it apart in the driveway, taken the pieces downstairs, and reassembled the piano.

Gorgeous shots, DR Laura!!

DR Laura - lovely!  But...no picture of DR Kerry?

DR Laura - lovely!  But...no picture of DR Kerry?

I was about to say and ask the same thing.  

OOPs Early onset. I did see another movie with the Family at the Keith theater; It also was SONG OF THE SOUTH; They took me home crying.Maybe that's why we went to the drive in so much.

I got it.

But how many others did? I did...I have the album!

Don't we all.!  Never underestimate us DR Michael..
(DR George has the Lithuanian recording as well)

You have Philemon (hint, hint)?!?!

I guess you're not interested in the Cd copy then.

Quote from: Ben on September 18, 2007, 12:07:08 PM

You have Philemon (hint, hint)?!?!

I guess you're not interested in the Cd copy then.

Boy, am I dense. I didn't get Ben's "hint".  I think something can be arranged.

Hey everyone.  Caught up on the notes and today's postings, probably can rule out catching up on posts, though.  Good to hear the "Brain" is doing well.  It's tech week for Annie, Get Your Gun this week.  I guess it's a good show, there's been so much drama off stage that it's really brought the creative teams spirits down and has reduced most of us to "let's just get this over with" attitudes.  I'll be happy when the show is up and running.    This Saturday are auditions for A Christmas Carol this will be my second year of doing this version (Menkin/Ahrens) and I really enjoy it.

The weather is finally beginning to cool off, which is odd for ths time of year in the SF Bay Area.  I'm sure in a week of so we'll experience a form of Indian Summer and it will be warm again.  Get on with Fall already.....

DR Matthew, how big is your band for ANNIE? How does it sound?  We all joke at R&H that it's the most performed unheard orchestration in history!

OK.  Here's a pic from about a year ago, if it really loads.  DR Laura and i had a lovely time this morning.

Although I remember seeing lots of movies as a kid, the first experience itself would going to the Christmas time opening  of Disney version of "Babes in Toyland."

The first two movies (at the Palms Theatre) to really tranbsport me were, "Fantasia" and "Fanny."  I loved the Pastorale sequence in Fantasia (and still do) and loved all the shots of the sea in "Fanny."

The first play I saw was a Children's Theatre production of "Puss in Boots"  The kids were yelling back at the cat, and I remembered thinking how stupid that was because the cat was not going to acknowledge the remarks nor respond to them.   The first play that had a chance to really take me away was a local production of "Oliver!"  that seemed so darned professional!

But where are their Speedos??

They will be wearing them hopefully on Thursday.  I get the impression the costumer is as beloved in BK's affections as the management of the rehearsal studio.

On a happier note, the band rehearsal went well, and  the new material sounds great!