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Title: THIS IS APPROVED
Post by: bk on November 25, 2009, 12:01:59 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes were approved, and now it is time for you to post until the approved cows come home.
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Post by: bk on November 25, 2009, 12:02:49 AM: And the word of the day is: TEMERARIOUS!
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Post by: bk on November 25, 2009, 12:03:46 AM: Welcome five GUESTS.
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Post by: Ben on November 25, 2009, 02:19:44 AM: Dear Jane, know that we are thinking of you!!!
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Post by: Ben on November 25, 2009, 02:19:57 AM: Happy Pre-Thanksgiving Day!
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Post by: Ben on November 25, 2009, 02:20:43 AM: In my half day I still have to have my performance evaluation!?! It should have happened by now or been postponed until January.
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Post by: Ben on November 25, 2009, 02:21:54 AM: I also have to finish prepping a document for a presentation that I'm NOT making since I will be out of the office. I'm going to more trouble than I have to but the presentation is important and the person chosen to replace me does not inspire confidence.
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Post by: Ben on November 25, 2009, 02:22:38 AM: But then at 11:30 I'm going home and then we will take a train to Long Island for the weekend.
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Post by: Ben on November 25, 2009, 02:24:31 AM: Technically, Anthony's address is still Long Island and he got a notice for Jury Duty starting Friday November 27th but it's one of those call in things where you call the first day to see if you're needed then call again on Monday to see if you're needed, etc. He hopes to be home by the middle of next week.
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Post by: Ben on November 25, 2009, 02:24:56 AM: And that's the news from Chelsea Boy
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Post by: Ben on November 25, 2009, 02:25:09 AM: Not to be mistaken for Chelsea Handler
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Post by: Ben on November 25, 2009, 02:25:25 AM: And on that note,

Goodbye for Now
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Post by: Ben on November 25, 2009, 03:36:07 AM: HOO AND RAY!!!

Finians Rainbow Cast Recording (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/134847-Finians-Rainbow-Will-Get-a-Cast-Album-February-Release-Planned)
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Post by: Laura on November 25, 2009, 03:41:55 AM: So sorry to see the news about Jane.

Muchos vibes to Jane!!
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Post by: Laura on November 25, 2009, 03:42:23 AM: Cillaliz, thanks for the spoiler last night.
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Post by: Ben on November 25, 2009, 03:54:35 AM: And, in case you haven't read it, here is an article about the new winner

Dancing Article (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091125/ap_en_tv/us_tv_dancing_with_the_stars;_ylt=Au0UHohBKAlw7fowZ7Ru0fFxFb8C;_ylu=X3oDMTJ0bGtvbmI1BGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMDkxMTI1L3VzX3R2X2RhbmNpbmdfd2l0aF90aGVfc3RhcnMEY3BvcwMxBHBvcwMyBHNlYwN5bl90b3Bfc3RvcnkEc2xrA2Rvbm55b3Ntb25kdw--)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 25, 2009, 04:26:51 AM: Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And it's early. For me, at least.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 25, 2009, 04:27:18 AM: Quote from: Ben on November 25, 2009, 03:36:07 AM
HOO AND RAY!!!

Finians Rainbow Cast Recording (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/134847-Finians-Rainbow-Will-Get-a-Cast-Album-February-Release-Planned)

I second that emotion!

:)
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 25, 2009, 04:48:06 AM: Good morning, all! The Institute came through and there's a nice deposit of cash in my bank account this morning. I am very happy to see its arrival and I am devastated by the news of DR Jane's injuries. Thank you, DR PennyO, for the news. I think we're all counting on you to be the relayer of any new information on Nursie's status. I sent her an email, but I have no idea how soon she will see it, so I hope our beautiful PennyO will send Nursie our wishes and sympathy.

No one tells me nothing! I learned of the FINIAN'S RAINBOW release this morning from Divarobbie's notice to Castrecl. Still, I am very happy it's happening, and very relieved that the original recording plans changed to PS Classics. During the previews, another producer was seen schmoozing up the producers regularly at the performances.

BK, Excellent news! I'm happy that your Holy Grail plans are faling into place and I look forward to learning what the soundtrack may be.

This morning, a trip downtown to Toyland, then to Rodgers & Hammerstein. After that, I will drop off the score I did yesterday to the producer of the concert it's for and make a stop at Juilliard to pick up the Finale 2010. So, I'm outa here for now. I'll check in from Toyland.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 25, 2009, 04:50:52 AM: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mega-Vibes for Our DR Nursie Jane! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 25, 2009, 05:09:52 AM: Good news about FINIAN'S RAINBOW. We can't see it ourselves - but we can listen to it!!!

Continued vibes for DR JANE, of course.

And for a great success for MR BK's release next week.

And for DR BEN on his last 1/2 day before vacation!
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 25, 2009, 05:11:08 AM: My question for ASK BK day - which actor in films now or then, do you think is most adept at playing both comedy and drama?

I will start by saying

Mr Cary Grant.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 25, 2009, 05:11:34 AM: I am hoping my brother comes over soon. To fix the bookshelf.
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Post by: Laura on November 25, 2009, 05:33:59 AM: Congratulations on your Holy Grail Approval, BK.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 25, 2009, 05:47:44 AM: Hmmm... It seems that my home internet is not used to being in use this early (too).

::)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 25, 2009, 05:50:52 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on November 25, 2009, 04:48:06 AM
No one tells me nothing! I learned of the FINIAN'S RAINBOW release this morning from Divarobbie's notice to Castrecl. Still, I am very happy it's happening, and very relieved that the original recording plans changed to PS Classics. During the previews, another producer was seen schmoozing up the producers regularly at the performances.

I saw the news posted on Playbill.com last night when I got home, but was afraid that I had somehow skipped the announcement of it here on HHW. -I blame the Shiraz and the Port. ;)
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 25, 2009, 05:52:21 AM: I just finished the orchestration so I'm heading downtown. I'll check in from there.
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Post by: Druxy on November 25, 2009, 05:54:52 AM: BK,

Congrats on getting the Holy Grail.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 25, 2009, 05:56:38 AM: Anyhoo...

I got the one load of laundry I needed to get done into the washer and then into the dryer earlier this morning, so that I could have clean socks and t-shirts for my trip down to Virginia later on today.

Otherwise, I'll be heading down to Chelsea shortly for one of those required singers calls thingies. We're seeing Women at 10:00, and Men at 2:00. I have a feeling - well, I hope - that we'll have a short morning, a long lunch break, and an even shorter afternoon. We shall see. -I think we're the only show having auditions today in the city - at least no other Equity notices came up for today on the casting site. -Nevemind, I just checked, and American Idiot will be holding auditions today too. Hmm...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 25, 2009, 06:03:24 AM: Here's a very interesting article about NBC's "The Biggest Loser" from today's New York Times:

On ‘The Biggest Loser,’ Health Can Take Back Seat (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/25/business/media/25loser.html)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 25, 2009, 06:03:50 AM: ~~~~~CONTINUED VIBES FOR DR JANE~~~~~
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 25, 2009, 06:04:23 AM: And I'm outta here... Well, at least until I get down to the studio...

Laters...
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on November 25, 2009, 06:05:32 AM: * * * * * Vibes for DR Jane * * * * *
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on November 25, 2009, 06:08:21 AM: Wow--all kinds of stuff happening here!

Congrats to those who earned 'em and Vibes for those who needs 'em!
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on November 25, 2009, 06:08:52 AM: And a big bunch of blessings for the rest of us!
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on November 25, 2009, 06:10:35 AM: Me? The only thing I have to gripe about right now is the lack of quality dusting products available, so I guess my life isn't bad at all and for that I'm thankful...
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Post by: Laura on November 25, 2009, 06:23:27 AM: No news is good news, right, Dan (the Man)?
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on November 25, 2009, 06:25:27 AM: You got that right, DR Laura!
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Post by: Kerry on November 25, 2009, 06:28:19 AM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on November 25, 2009, 06:08:21 AM
Wow--all kinds of stuff happening here!

Congrats to those who earned 'em and Vibes for those who needs 'em!

A grand DITTO to that!
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Post by: Kerry on November 25, 2009, 06:28:47 AM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on November 25, 2009, 06:08:52 AM
And a big bunch of blessings for the rest of us!

Another big DITTO!
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on November 25, 2009, 06:29:38 AM: About two weeks ago, I started subscribing to the daily Writer's Almanac by Garrison Keillor on iTunes, but there have been no updates since Sunday. I hope that Mr. Keillor is alright...
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Post by: Ginny on November 25, 2009, 06:32:06 AM: Wednesday morning greetings! Richard and I have some household stuff to do this morning and after the stroke of noon (the deadline for luncheon reservations for next Tuesday), I have some grantwriter group secretarial work to do. As soon as that's finished, we're going to Seeger's Meats & Deli (http://www.seegersdeli.com) to have lunch and pick up our fresh turkey. We'll also get chopped sirloin patties for tonight's dinner.
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Post by: Ginny on November 25, 2009, 06:33:40 AM: Mega healing vibes to dear DR Jane!

The only upside to this development is that DR PennyO will visit us more often to provide updates. Nice to see your smiling face, DR PennyO!
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Post by: Ginny on November 25, 2009, 06:34:51 AM: Good news from BK about the recording prospects and from DR Elmore about the deposit and about the Finian's Rainbow recording!
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 25, 2009, 06:41:20 AM: American Idiot is auditioning today - of course they are. It makes perfect sense.....the auditions not the idea of the show.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 25, 2009, 06:41:35 AM: DR JOSE and DR ELMORE are both headed downtown. Look out, NYC!!!
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 25, 2009, 06:41:52 AM: DR JOSE, when are you seeing the Dancing Hitlers?
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 25, 2009, 06:43:22 AM: Fresh turkey vibes for DR GINNY.

I have done the banking and shopping I need to do. Two of my sisters are coming over this evening to watch Miss Doris Day in ON MOONLIGHT BAY and BY THE LIGHT OF THE SILVERY MOON and eat Spam sandwiches to kick off the holiday season.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 25, 2009, 06:43:47 AM: This Is My Approved.

Isn't this a song from KISMET?
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 25, 2009, 06:44:16 AM: No one answered.....

What English word means both:

meaningful AND power of attorney.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 25, 2009, 06:54:42 AM: Good morning!

Gray skies mostly with just a hint of blue here and there. But it's not as cold this morning as earlier this week and not as cold as it's going to be in a couple of days.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 25, 2009, 06:56:22 AM: What a shock this morning to be greeted by the news of DR Jane's mishap. Sincerest wishes for a speedy and pain-free recovery!
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Post by: Matt H. on November 25, 2009, 06:57:18 AM: I'm taking the day off today and I hope to see lots of fun things including more additional SUPERNATURAL Blu-ray episodes, maybe a movie or two, and, of course, tonight's new episode of GLEE.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on November 25, 2009, 06:57:21 AM: Quote from: JRand59 on November 25, 2009, 06:44:16 AM
No one answered.....

What English word means both:

meaningful AND power of attorney.

Authority?
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Post by: Matt H. on November 25, 2009, 06:58:50 AM: This is the last night of November ratings sweeps, so be prepared for some shows to go into reruns (or simply missing from the schedule) starting tomorrow. It won't be all reruns for the rest of the year; shows will air a new episode every now and then, but nothing consistently weekly until 2010.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on November 25, 2009, 06:59:33 AM: Quote from: bk on November 25, 2009, 12:02:49 AM
And the word of the day is: TEMERARIOUS!

And The Song Of The Day Is: I'M A FOOL TO WANT YOU
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Post by: Matt H. on November 25, 2009, 07:00:37 AM: I see that Pauley Perette guest starred on NCIS: LA last night, so I'll likely watch that before heading out to lunch today with best friend John. Since tomorrow's holiday interrupts the usual lunch with friends, we're going to do lunch today.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on November 25, 2009, 07:02:29 AM: So has anyone watched any of the new V at all?
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on November 25, 2009, 07:09:01 AM: JANE OH JANE

May You recover quickly with a minimum of pain

Healing Marimbas to You
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 25, 2009, 07:11:09 AM: Cripes! I just got an email whining about the length of time to release the recording of FINIAN'S RAINBOW as compared to the good old days when big corporations like RCA or Columbia could get them out in a week. Well, given the past two months it's-on-it's-off situation, raising the money to do the recording, and getting a label and producer took its time. Is PS Classics a big multimillion dollar company with the budget and employees to bring this thing out in a week? Oy!

I think it's too bad we lost holiday sales but I hope the album's a big success.

Greetings from Toyland!
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Post by: Jennifer on November 25, 2009, 07:17:34 AM: I just read the news about DR Jane. That is terrible!

Vibes for her recovery and for the surgery! ~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: Jennifer on November 25, 2009, 07:19:31 AM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on November 25, 2009, 07:02:29 AM
So has anyone watched any of the new V at all?

I haven't watched last night's episode yet. But i have watched the other 3 (because i love elizabeth mitchell from LOST). I wouldn't say it's great. But it's certainly interesting. And if you like her, well she is on A LOT!
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Post by: JMK on November 25, 2009, 07:22:26 AM: Oy--today is the first of the house inspections. Pray for Rosemary's septic tank. :)

I am going crazy trying to figure out how to export my favorites from MSN to another browser. Of course MSN is not compatible with importing to IE. That makes perfect sense, doesn't it, Mr. Gates? There's evidently an "easy" way to export them to Windows Live and then to another browser, all dependent on utilizing Windows Live's "Import" feature. Except Windows Live does not have an "Import" feature. Oy.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 25, 2009, 07:23:34 AM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on November 25, 2009, 07:02:29 AM
So has anyone watched any of the new V at all?

No, I haven't, but if it's released on Blu-ray at the end of the season, I'll undoubtedly see it then.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on November 25, 2009, 07:23:39 AM: DR Elmore--sheesh! Tell whoever e-mailed you that back in the "good old days", cast recordings would generally not come out until months after a show opened. Having a recording be available within a short time span has only been a recent phenom (probably starting with THE PRODUCERS?)

But I can sympathize --I can't wait for the FINIAN'S RAINBOW cast recording! Will you be there at the session?
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Post by: Matt H. on November 25, 2009, 07:24:54 AM: Now I'm heading downstairs to get cleaned up for lunch out later. Then, I will watch some TV while waiting for my friend John to arrive for lunch.

WBBL.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on November 25, 2009, 07:25:32 AM: Quote from: Jennifer on November 25, 2009, 07:19:31 AM
Quote from: Dan (the Man) on November 25, 2009, 07:02:29 AM
So has anyone watched any of the new V at all?

I haven't watched last night's episode yet. But i have watched the other 3 (because i love elizabeth mitchell from LOST). I wouldn't say it's great. But it's certainly interesting. And if you like her, well she is on A LOT!

Thanks, DR Jennifer--I'll check for the episodes on Hulu.com. It shouldn't take long to catch up since I think there have only been four aired for now.
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Post by: Ginny on November 25, 2009, 07:35:35 AM: DR Elmore - just tell everyone that the February release of the FR cast recording makes it the perfect Valentine's Day gift!
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 25, 2009, 07:38:09 AM: No DR DtM - the word is not "authority."
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on November 25, 2009, 07:45:18 AM: The Holy Grail ?

I finally figured it out!

It's PARSIFAL

The little known epic directed by the very young Steven Spielberg

With Music by Dick Wagner !
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Post by: PennyO on November 25, 2009, 07:54:39 AM: Good morning from Arizona, my dears.

I'm just hanging by the phone, waiting for Keith to call. Thanks for all the good vibes and healing spirit, which I will convey to our Lassners. Jane is amazingly receptive to good wishes, so alla those loving vibes and her general good health will - no doubt - speed her full recovery. Hold the good thought, send light during this surgery, see her whole and snickering that snarky snicker as she hikes her favorite paths with her dawg...

It's good to be back, kidz. I do love you.
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Post by: PennyO on November 25, 2009, 07:56:02 AM: Elmo!!! Congratulations, my boy!!! Oh, frabjous day!!! Calloo, Callay!!
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on November 25, 2009, 07:58:45 AM: FINIAN'S VALENTINE !

It will be worthwhile waiting for

Congratulations to Elmore! HAPPY RAINBOW DAY!!
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Post by: MBarnum on November 25, 2009, 08:02:28 AM: Quote from: JRand59 on November 25, 2009, 06:43:22 AM

I have done the banking and shopping I need to do. Two of my sisters are coming over this evening to watch Miss Doris Day in ON MOONLIGHT BAY and BY THE LIGHT OF THE SILVERY MOON and eat Spam sandwiches to kick off the holiday season.

Oh that sounds like great fun, JRand! I wish I was one of your siblings!
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on November 25, 2009, 08:03:07 AM: MBarnum-

Were you disappointed that you were not invited to The Obama Party?
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 25, 2009, 08:04:23 AM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on November 25, 2009, 07:23:39 AM
DR Elmore--sheesh! Tell whoever e-mailed you that back in the "good old days", cast recordings would generally not come out until months after a show opened. Having a recording be available within a short time span has only been a recent phenom (probably starting with THE PRODUCERS?)

But I can sympathize --I can't wait for the FINIAN'S RAINBOW cast recording! Will you be there at the session?

Actually, DR Dan(the Man), Columbia and RCA could grind them out in a week in the heydays of MY FAIR LADY, CAMELOT, etc.

This emailer just likes to complain about everything, often things of which he knows nothing.

Yes, I will be at the sessions.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 25, 2009, 08:04:51 AM: Quote from: ArnoldMBrockman on November 25, 2009, 07:45:18 AM
The Holy Grail ?

I finally figured it out!

It's PARSIFAL

The little known epic directed by the very young Steven Spielberg

With Music by Dick Wagner !

LOL!
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Post by: MBarnum on November 25, 2009, 08:05:15 AM: Quote from: ArnoldMBrockman on November 25, 2009, 08:03:07 AM
MBarnum-

Were you disappointed that you were not invited to The Obama Party?

If they are showing holiday-like Doris Day movies while in their PJs, then for sure!
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 25, 2009, 08:06:11 AM: Quote from: ArnoldMBrockman on November 25, 2009, 08:03:07 AM
MBarnum-

Were you disappointed that you were not invited to The Obama Party?

I suspect he's so used to being invited to nothing that what's one more snub?
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 25, 2009, 08:21:49 AM: Obama who?
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Post by: MBarnum on November 25, 2009, 08:21:51 AM: Most mega vibes of getting wellness to our dear DR Jane!!!!

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Post by: JMK on November 25, 2009, 08:22:46 AM: Quote from: JRand59 on November 25, 2009, 08:21:49 AM
Obama who?

bin Laden. ;)
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 25, 2009, 08:25:32 AM: Happy Thanksgiving Eve!!!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 25, 2009, 08:26:18 AM: Quote from: JMK on November 25, 2009, 08:22:46 AM
Quote from: JRand59 on November 25, 2009, 08:21:49 AM
Obama who?

bin Laden. ;)

Kauffman?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 25, 2009, 08:31:59 AM: Ow-ee, Jane! Ow-ee! :-[

Fast healing/Best Wishes! :)
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 25, 2009, 08:33:10 AM: Happiness is getting approval of one's Holy Grail!

Congratulations, Bruce!
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Post by: bk on November 25, 2009, 08:35:05 AM: Quote from: JRand59 on November 25, 2009, 05:11:08 AM
My question for ASK BK day - which actor in films now or then, do you think is most adept at playing both comedy and drama?

I will start by saying

Mr Cary Grant.

Certainly Cary, certain James Stewart and Joel McRea.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 25, 2009, 08:38:00 AM: I had a big day in San Francisco yesterday. I went to the de Young Museum to see the Tutankhamun exhibit.

It was splendiferous, with relics from many different pharaonic dynasties on display, all leading up to the Tut room. They didn't have the funerary mask that was on the mummy, sad to say, but I guess Egypt simply doesn't want to disappoint its own thriving tourist trade. We did have all the jewels that were on the mummy including a crown, flail and crook and knife. There were some amazing things done with extraordinary detail. And these were all three thousand years old.

Remind me to ask TCB how they did it. ;)
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Post by: bk on November 25, 2009, 08:38:25 AM: Re the Finians recording - I asked Kevin Spirtas to put our name in the hat ages ago - I knew the producers of the show would have to raise the money for the recording - well, they obviously never even considered us, which is a real shame because if anyone had asked me at any time, I could have told them I'd have it out two weeks after it was recorded, just like I had King and I out that fast and several others. Oh, well. I wish all luck on the recording, though.
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Post by: bk on November 25, 2009, 08:39:15 AM: The surprise of the morning is that Pressure Point will be here in about forty minutes. No one told me it was coming and I haven't even started to address packages yet. But I will now. I suspect these will all go out on Friday.
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Post by: MBarnum on November 25, 2009, 08:58:51 AM: Now I get it, re: the Obama party. Just read on one of the Bollywood forums about the dinner with India's primeminister. Oh, yes, I would have loved to have been there. No doubt my invite was lost in the mail.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 25, 2009, 09:00:21 AM: Septic Tank inspection vibes for DR JMK.

Pressure Point vibes for Kritzerland!
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on November 25, 2009, 09:13:04 AM: If you knew Pressure Point was a'comin'
You'd'a baked a cake!
Baked a cake!
Baked a cake!
If you knew Pressure Point was a'comin'
You'd'a baked a cake!
How-ja do!
How-ja do!
How-ja do!
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Post by: Julie on November 25, 2009, 09:46:10 AM: Hi everyone!
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Post by: Julie on November 25, 2009, 09:46:39 AM: Safe travel vibes to all who are traveling today.
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Post by: Julie on November 25, 2009, 09:49:12 AM: Continued vibes for Jane
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Post by: Julie on November 25, 2009, 09:50:08 AM: Congratulations to BK on the Holy Grail approval, and to DR elmore on the Finian's Rainbow recording.
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Post by: Julie on November 25, 2009, 09:51:45 AM: The opera last night was wonderful. Well, Suor Angelica was wonderful. Pagliacci not as much, but still enjoyable. And it was my first time at the Miami Arts Center, so it was great to check out a new (to me) venue.
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Post by: Julie on November 25, 2009, 09:54:21 AM: The day started out today very rainy and stormy, with a rather impressive lightning display. It looks to be clearing up a bit now. So hopefully, my neices, brother and sister-in-law will not experience too many additional weather related delays on their flight down here from Boston later this afternoon.

Later, I will help my mom get a head start on some of tomorrow's side dishes.
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Post by: Julie on November 25, 2009, 09:55:49 AM: DR MBarnum, you should have been an honored guest at the Obama state dinner. A terrible oversight, if you ask me.
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Post by: Julie on November 25, 2009, 09:56:20 AM: Congrats to Ben on his freedom to year end!!
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Post by: Julie on November 25, 2009, 09:58:55 AM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on November 25, 2009, 06:08:52 AM
And a big bunch of blessings for the rest of us!

Well ~~spoken~~ written!!
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Post by: Julie on November 25, 2009, 09:59:44 AM: Hello 4 guests!
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Post by: Julie on November 25, 2009, 10:01:21 AM: From my terrace yesterday afternoon, I saw a group of three manatees slowly swimming together along the intercoastal.
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Post by: Julie on November 25, 2009, 10:03:36 AM: Do you know exactly how to eat an oreo?
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Post by: Julie on November 25, 2009, 10:06:09 AM: OK. I shall come back a little later to continue talking to myself.
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Post by: Julie on November 25, 2009, 10:06:22 AM: But first . . . .
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Post by: Julie on November 25, 2009, 10:06:40 AM: I shall take myself to 900 posts.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 25, 2009, 10:11:57 AM: Quote from: Julie on November 25, 2009, 10:01:21 AM
From my terrace yesterday afternoon, I saw a group of three manatees slowly swimming together along the intercoastal.

Looking for a parking place, no doubt.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 25, 2009, 10:12:14 AM: Congrats to DRJULIE on 900 posts!
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 25, 2009, 10:30:42 AM: I am now a happy Finale 2010 owner, and it's all installed and ready to go. Now, I need Joshie to come over and show me how to write some new things with it, like glissandi and lyrics.

DR Julie, 900 posts! Fantastic.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on November 25, 2009, 10:32:45 AM: Quote from: JRand59 on November 25, 2009, 06:44:16 AM
No one answered.....

What English word means both:

meaningful AND power of attorney.

Magesterial?

der Brucer
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Post by: DERBRUCER on November 25, 2009, 10:50:11 AM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on November 25, 2009, 07:02:29 AM
So has anyone watched any of the new V at all?

Sadly, yes.

der Brucer
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Post by: DERBRUCER on November 25, 2009, 11:16:33 AM: Quote from: JRand59 on November 25, 2009, 05:11:08 AM
My question for ASK BK day - which actor in films now or then, do you think is most adept at playing both comedy and drama?

Alec Guinness (Mouse That Roared/Bridge On the River Kwai)

William Holden – (Born Yesterday/Stalag 17)

der Brucer
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Post by: PennyO on November 25, 2009, 11:19:45 AM: Well, I spoke with Keith - Jane went into surgery at 8 this morning. She was in a positive (what else??) frame of mind. There is no way to know how long it will take, as they have to be in there before they know what they'll do to repair our girl. Her fairly severe osteoporosis must have played a part - but the force and location of the impact would have felled larger, stronger people. Oy, vey...

Keith sounded his strong, stoic self - but i could hear how distressed and helpless he is. He has always been her protector, and his hands are tied right now. Keith's waiting for the surgeon and I'm waiting for Keith. I'll certainly let y'all know whatever I learn, as soon as I learn it.

Keep the faith...
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Post by: DERBRUCER on November 25, 2009, 11:21:37 AM: Quote from: PennyO on November 25, 2009, 07:54:39 AM
Jane is amazingly receptive to good wishes,

Please send Jane my best; I had a broken shoulder once - I wish her lots of good drugs.

der Brucer
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 25, 2009, 11:30:02 AM: The producer who needed his "last minute" rewrite just called whining about the fact that I'd scored the entire number when he only wanted me to score the 16 new bars and then attach it to the middle of the old arrangement he has, God forbid that they are vastly different in feel and size. I am pissed because of several reasons:
1. that was not clear to me
2. I hate having little to no time to think about a major rethinking of a number and this was the case
3. I wasted a day of my life that I will prbably not be paid for now

I doubt I'll be working for him again.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 25, 2009, 11:30:50 AM: Quote from: PennyO on November 25, 2009, 11:19:45 AM
Well, I spoke with Keith - Jane went into surgery at 8 this morning. She was in a positive (what else??) frame of mind. There is no way to know how long it will take, as they have to be in there before they know what they'll do to repair our girl. Her fairly severe osteoporosis must have played a part - but the force and location of the impact would have felled larger, stronger people. Oy, vey...

Keith sounded his strong, stoic self - but i could hear how distressed and helpless he is. He has always been her protector, and his hands are tied right now. Keith's waiting for the surgeon and I'm waiting for Keith. I'll certainly let y'all know whatever I learn, as soon as I learn it.

Keep the faith...

Dearest PennyO, thanks for the update!
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Post by: DERBRUCER on November 25, 2009, 11:41:29 AM: The Usual Suspects:

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der Brucer

The Jays, Cardinals and Doves are still about - just not posing.
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Post by: Laura on November 25, 2009, 11:44:29 AM: Thanks, DerBrucer.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on November 25, 2009, 11:49:40 AM: Quote from: JMK on November 25, 2009, 07:22:26 AM
Oy--today is the first of the house inspections. Pray for Rosemary's septic tank. :)

Rosemary's septic tank seems to have a top price of $10K; Rosemary's Olympic Bath however could flush a good deal more down the drain (if the drain works, that is)

der Brucer
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Post by: DERBRUCER on November 25, 2009, 11:54:26 AM: Quote from: Laura on November 25, 2009, 11:44:29 AM
Thanks, DerBrucer.

Don't thank me - thank the friendly critters.

der Brucer

In your honor I went out side and petted a very friendly kitty. A neighbor was taking his Jack Russel for a stroll and his three cats came along for the walk: a gorgeous lilac point Siamese Momma with two offspring, one like Momma and the other a darling gray tabby. I was amazed that the cats didn't stray far, and came when called.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 25, 2009, 11:58:05 AM: Mp DR derBRUCER, that is not the word I am thinking of.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 25, 2009, 11:58:34 AM: We had our first squirrels today. I put two feeders so there will be less squabbling among the natives.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on November 25, 2009, 12:07:37 PM: Quote from: JRand59 on November 25, 2009, 11:58:34 AM
We had our first squirrels today. I put two feeders so there will be less squabbling among the natives.

Good luck - I think more feeders just gives them an excuse to have more kids; they have the breeding instincts of a Welfare Queen.
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Post by: George on November 25, 2009, 12:09:47 PM: Quote from: Ben on November 25, 2009, 03:36:07 AM
HOO AND RAY!!!

Finians Rainbow Cast Recording (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/134847-Finians-Rainbow-Will-Get-a-Cast-Album-February-Release-Planned)

AND RAY AND HOO!! And Congrats to DR Elmore that your "additional orchestrations" will be recorded for posterity!! ;D
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Post by: George on November 25, 2009, 12:14:20 PM: Quote from: PennyO on November 25, 2009, 11:19:45 AM
Well, I spoke with Keith - Jane went into surgery at 8 this morning. She was in a positive (what else??) frame of mind. There is no way to know how long it will take, as they have to be in there before they know what they'll do to repair our girl. Her fairly severe osteoporosis must have played a part - but the force and location of the impact would have felled larger, stronger people. Oy, vey...

Keith sounded his strong, stoic self - but i could hear how distressed and helpless he is. He has always been her protector, and his hands are tied right now. Keith's waiting for the surgeon and I'm waiting for Keith. I'll certainly let y'all know whatever I learn, as soon as I learn it.

Keep the faith...

Thanks for the updates, Penny! :-*
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Post by: George on November 25, 2009, 12:18:16 PM: Quote from: Julie on November 25, 2009, 10:06:40 AM
I shall take myself to 900 posts.

Congrats! Now, on to 1000!! :D

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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 25, 2009, 01:03:29 PM: Good Afternoon!

So... I started at 10:00. Finished at 11:45, then went to lunch. We started back up at 2:00, and we finished at 2:45. -And I'm still on the clock until 6:00.

:)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 25, 2009, 01:03:53 PM: OH! And since they had already cut the check, they were able to present it to me today instead of mailing it. :)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 25, 2009, 01:04:33 PM: And now I'm back at my apartment running around trying to get everything together for my trip down to Virginia. I just needed to take a brief breather, so... Here I am.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 25, 2009, 01:05:01 PM: DR MattH - "A Christmas Tale" est arrivé! Merci beaucoup!
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Post by: George on November 25, 2009, 01:05:04 PM: Quote from: bk on November 25, 2009, 08:39:15 AM
The surprise of the morning is that Pressure Point will be here in about forty minutes. No one told me it was coming and I haven't even started to address packages yet. But I will now. I suspect these will all go out on Friday.

Cool!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 25, 2009, 01:06:57 PM: DR PennyO - Thanks for the DR Jane update.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 25, 2009, 01:07:38 PM: And now...

Since my ride will be here in a few minutes, I guess I should finish packing. So...

Laters...
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Post by: Matt H. on November 25, 2009, 01:13:40 PM: It ended up being a pretty afternoon. It was nice to get out and walk around at lunchtime after we ate. Not too cold either. But the cold is definitely on its way.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 25, 2009, 01:14:53 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on November 25, 2009, 01:05:01 PM
DR MattH - "A Christmas Tale" est arrivé! Merci beaucoup!

That first class worked like it should for a change! Hope you enjoy it!
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Post by: Matt H. on November 25, 2009, 01:16:40 PM: Before I left for lunch, I had time to watch last night's NCIS: LA. As I suspected, Barrett Foa's character has a crush on Pauley's Abby.

The show was pretty intense and had some good lines last night. I enjoyed the show more than I have in the last month or so. Good job all around.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 25, 2009, 01:18:30 PM: When I got in from lunch, I put on A CHARLIE BROWN THANKSGIVING to start getting in the mood and also to give me 25 minutes or so to decide what else I wanted to watch.

I had forgotten that the original DVD of this Peanuts special doesn't look all that great. The others look much better than this, even though it was made in 1973 and the other classics were produced quite a few years before.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 25, 2009, 01:23:12 PM: I finally settled on SAY IT WITH SONGS, Al Jolson's third movie. I've seen THE JAZZ SINGER many times and also THE SINGING FOOL many times on laserdisc from that Al Jolson laserdisc box set, but I had only watched SAY IT WITH SONGS once before on laser.

The Warner Archive release is the same transfer as the laserdisc. Still, it's more convenient to watch than the laser since there is no side break. The movie only runs 86 minutes.

Funny thing about this one. It's actually Al's first all-talkie (the two previous ones had silent sequences in them), and he sings a good bit, but not one of the songs became one of his evergreen standards. You can tell that they wanted "Little Pal" to become as big a hit as "Sonny Boy," but I guess it didn't really catch on.

Al looks the best in this movie than he does in any of his other starring vehicles, and he doesn't do any blackface numbers either.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 25, 2009, 01:26:22 PM: Next I skimmed through today's ONE LIFE TO LIVE. Kyle and Oliver once again had a few seconds of screen time, but they did give us an early Thanksgiving gift by having David Fumero (Cristian) parading around in just a towel. Nice
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Post by: Matt H. on November 25, 2009, 01:27:47 PM: I started on AS THE WORLD TURNS, but I only got halfway through. Luke and Noah are on with Noah continuing to be a pill, but I'll finish it when I go downstairs.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 25, 2009, 01:38:58 PM: DR JOSE is still on the clock!
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Post by: JMK on November 25, 2009, 01:41:39 PM: Jane is out of surgery and has come through beautifully. Needed a complete shoulder joint replacement.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on November 25, 2009, 01:43:58 PM: Quote from: JMK on November 25, 2009, 01:41:39 PM
Jane is out of surgery and has come through beautifully. Needed a complete shoulder joint replacement.

THANK GOODNESS!

More Marimbas for a Speedy recovery!
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Post by: JMK on November 25, 2009, 01:44:03 PM: Good news: house is inspected

Bad news: lots of things need attending to

Good news: most of those things are going to be the bank-owner's responsibility, as the house is not fundable (meaning loan-worthy) if they're not fixed

Bad news: more inspections (pool, septic, HVAC) still to come

Good news: Bank is paying to fill two oil tanks so that both (count 'em) oil furnaces can be tested

Bad news: evidently there was also an older boiler heating system with circulated water and individual thermostats in each of the rooms that has been largely dismantled.
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Post by: JMK on November 25, 2009, 01:45:14 PM: Really good news: it was so friggin' beautiful out there--mist in the hills, a slowly dissapating fog (much like in my mind, LOL), and a view for miles and miles once the mist and fog disappeared. And so, so quiet.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 25, 2009, 01:45:29 PM: Quote from: George on November 25, 2009, 12:09:47 PM
Quote from: Ben on November 25, 2009, 03:36:07 AM
HOO AND RAY!!!

Finians Rainbow Cast Recording (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/134847-Finians-Rainbow-Will-Get-a-Cast-Album-February-Release-Planned)

AND RAY AND HOO!! And Congrats to DR Elmore that your "additional orchestrations" will be recorded for posterity!! ;D

Well, a few of them, perhaps.
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Post by: JMK on November 25, 2009, 01:49:03 PM: REALLY Bad News: just did a check, and there is no DSL or other high speed internet available out there.

Which means I may have to stop posting on HHW.

Which is really GOOD news for all of you. :)
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Post by: Jennifer on November 25, 2009, 01:54:00 PM: Thanks for the new re: DR Jane.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: JMK on November 25, 2009, 01:54:51 PM: I forgot to ask Keith, and I can't remember if Penny said, was this errant Newfie a "friend" of Jane's, or was it just there in the park?
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Post by: Ginny on November 25, 2009, 02:04:02 PM: DR JMK - thanks for the update on DR Jane. She will be on Holy Nativity's prayer list Sunday.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 25, 2009, 02:09:51 PM: Quote from: JMK on November 25, 2009, 01:49:03 PM
REALLY Bad News: just did a check, and there is no DSL or other high speed internet available out there.

Which means I may have to stop posting on HHW.

Which is really GOOD news for all of you. :)

You saved the best news for last?

;)
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Post by: Matt H. on November 25, 2009, 02:11:35 PM: I just read that the USA network has renewed PSYCH and BURN NOTICE for another season each. Great news! (I would have been shocked if BURN NOTICE hadn't been renewed. Week in and week out, it was USA's most popular show this summer.)
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 25, 2009, 02:14:02 PM: Thanks for DR JANE update, DR JMK. No high speed inner web? What country is that house in?
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 25, 2009, 02:14:25 PM: My sister is sick so Doris has been postponed. I hope DR MBARNUM hasn't left for Indiana yet.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 25, 2009, 02:14:41 PM: Also read that once GLEE finishes up its first 13 episodes in December, it will be off the air until April when it'll air its final 9 episodes of the season. When it comes back, Fox is going to position it behind AMERICAN IDOL on Tuesday night at 9 so no more conflict with MODERN FAMILY for me! Yay!
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Post by: Matt H. on November 25, 2009, 02:16:17 PM: OK. ENough already!

WBBL.
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Post by: JMK on November 25, 2009, 02:27:10 PM: Oy! 54 page (count 'em) inspection report just came via email.

I guess I will be getting Hughes Net if we move out there, eh?
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Post by: George on November 25, 2009, 02:34:22 PM: Quote from: JMK on November 25, 2009, 01:49:03 PM
REALLY Bad News: just did a check, and there is no DSL or other high speed internet available out there.

Which means I may have to stop posting on HHW.

Which is really GOOD news for all of you. :)

NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

That would be a deal-breaker for me. I will NEVER go back to dial-up!!
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Post by: George on November 25, 2009, 02:35:44 PM: Quote from: JMK on November 25, 2009, 01:41:39 PM
Jane is out of surgery and has come through beautifully. Needed a complete shoulder joint replacement.

Thanks for the update! Wow! A complete new shoulder joint. :-\

~~~QUICK RECOVERY VIBES FOR DR JANE!!~~~
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Post by: PennyO on November 25, 2009, 03:09:30 PM: Quote from: JMK on November 25, 2009, 01:54:51 PM
I forgot to ask Keith, and I can't remember if Penny said, was this errant Newfie a "friend" of Jane's, or was it just there in the park?

sometimes joins Jane and Sherlock for walkies, so a Friend... but both of those dawgs outweigh Jane by substantial meaty mass...

Here's Keith's email: Just spoke to surgeon. Tried the pins and plate approach but the femural head was pretty well gone. Went ahead with shoulder joint replacement. Doc said surgery went "beautifully" and without complications.
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Post by: PennyO on November 25, 2009, 03:11:36 PM: He'll be hangin' with Jane most of the next couple of daze. I'm guessing I'll get more of a report once he comes home tonight. Oy....
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Post by: George on November 25, 2009, 03:22:25 PM: Hi, Penny!! Thanks for the latest on Jane!

And how are YOU doing? ;D
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Post by: Ginny on November 25, 2009, 03:23:04 PM: So I suppose DR Jane is now a bionic woman?
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Post by: Kerry on November 25, 2009, 03:54:12 PM: Quote from: JMK on November 25, 2009, 01:49:03 PM
REALLY Bad News: just did a check, and there is no DSL or other high speed internet available out there.

Which means I may have to stop posting on HHW.

Which is really GOOD news for all of you. :)

I'm sorry, JMK-- did you say something?
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Post by: Kerry on November 25, 2009, 03:54:53 PM: We can be thankful for Jane's new shoulder.
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Post by: bk on November 25, 2009, 04:08:26 PM: Glad the Jane reports came through - Keith e-mailed me several times today so I knew it had gone well, thank goodness. I just didn't have a second to post before now, for the reasons you might imagine. A three-hour productive work session, and then I addressed all the packages, did the postage, filled out about half the overseas packages' customs form and attached them, and got everything, including my big dealer order out. I have about twelve overseas packages left to fill out forms for and then I'll take all those with two more dealer orders over to the postal office later tonight. Then, it will just be the handful of dealers when they pay. I barely had time to wolf down a sandwich, but I think I can finally relax a little before I fill out the rest of the forms.
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Post by: PennyO on November 25, 2009, 04:12:02 PM: Ok - I just spoke to our Jane... she kept slamming the button on the morphine machine, but she was able to talk to me. She said the worst part was that she was having a terrible nightmare and couldn't wake up - and then realized THIS was the nightmare. She is also feeling very weird about having an artificial shoulder. I gave her everyone's wonderful healing thoughts and good wishes - for which she is enormously grateful. Keep the love flowing her direction - the next several days are going to be very hard.
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Post by: PennyO on November 25, 2009, 04:13:49 PM: And our Bruce - still one of the most prolific, busy of B's - has had a productive day!! Huzzah, hooray!! Hiya, kiddo.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 25, 2009, 04:13:55 PM: Thank you, dearest darlingest PennyO! Did you tell us you were in Arizona? How did you end up there?
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Post by: PennyO on November 25, 2009, 04:14:54 PM: Quote from: George on November 25, 2009, 03:22:25 PM
Hi, Penny!! Thanks for the latest on Jane!

And how are YOU doing? ;D

Hiya, George! I'm doin' great!!! Feeling good, aging well, thankful for all the love and abundance that is my life!!
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Post by: PennyO on November 25, 2009, 04:15:37 PM: Hello, dear Elmo! I'm here with the Chuckster - we're going to my mother's cousin's house for dinner tomorrow night, then I'll hie me back to LA on Friday...
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Post by: PennyO on November 25, 2009, 04:16:19 PM: Gonna go stuff my face, now... in preparation for the really big stuffing tomorrow!!!
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Post by: MBarnum on November 25, 2009, 04:17:10 PM: Quote from: JRand59 on November 25, 2009, 02:14:25 PM
My sister is sick so Doris has been postponed. I hope DR MBARNUM hasn't left for Indiana yet.

It is a good think I can get a refund on that plane ticket!
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 25, 2009, 04:37:17 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on November 25, 2009, 04:17:10 PM
Quote from: JRand59 on November 25, 2009, 02:14:25 PM
My sister is sick so Doris has been postponed. I hope DR MBARNUM hasn't left for Indiana yet.

It is a good think I can get a refund on that plane ticket!

I thing you might!
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Post by: JMK on November 25, 2009, 04:47:44 PM: They don't call me tenacious-J for nothin' department: OK, so here was my fascinating afternoon of phone calling. The inspection report said to check with DEQ to see if there were any reports of underground oil tanks on the property. Called DEQ, and there was indeed a file, but it was empty. The lady said that probably meant a report had come in that there was an underground tank, but that it had not been decommissioned. She did, though, have the name of the owner of the property at that time (2004), and it matched in ethnicity what we had been told by the neighbors I spoke with. So, anyhoo, I Googled the name and came up with the same surname in Hillsboro and called. I got an extremely ancient, though incredibly sweet, Greek woman named Angela who confirmed that her son had indeed owned the home and she had lived there, too. She was crestfallen to hear what bad shape it was in, but she was a wealth of information about various aspects of the house. Her son is due back in town Monday and she said she and he would meet me at the property to answer any questions I have. This is a G-dsend, as we have been flying blind since the house is in foreclosure and the bank has no info on anything.
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Post by: Laura on November 25, 2009, 05:01:06 PM: I have driven hither, thither, and yon today. Now I am back home.
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Post by: JMK on November 25, 2009, 05:01:52 PM: Oy, I just Googled the owner's name and it turns out he was involved in a really messy and well publicized lawsuit involving a Portland Police offcier. Embezzlement, theft, all sorts of scary stuff. And that's just the police officer. :)
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Post by: KevinH on November 25, 2009, 05:21:42 PM: That's great news about the Finian's recording!

Here's to a speedy recovery for DR Jane.

Kevin
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 25, 2009, 05:23:31 PM: Quote from: JMK on November 25, 2009, 05:01:52 PM
Oy, I just Googled the owner's name and it turns out he was involved in a really messy and well publicized lawsuit involving a Portland Police offcier. Embezzlement, theft, all sorts of scary stuff. And that's just the police officer. :)

Maybe you're buying the West Coast Amityville Horror?

Howdy, DR KevinH!
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Post by: Ginny on November 25, 2009, 05:32:58 PM: Mmmmm, I'm trying a new sweet potato recipe and they smell great!
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Post by: George on November 25, 2009, 05:35:41 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on November 25, 2009, 02:11:35 PM
I just read that the USA network has renewed PSYCH and BURN NOTICE for another season each. Great news! (I would have been shocked if BURN NOTICE hadn't been renewed. Week in and week out, it was USA's most popular show this summer.)

Hoo and Ray! I love "Psych"!!
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Post by: Michael on November 25, 2009, 05:44:15 PM: I am so sorry to hear about Jane's mishap. Love and light goes to her and a speedy and pain free recovery.
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Post by: Michael on November 25, 2009, 05:45:07 PM: Congrats on the Finian's Rainbow recording. Perhaps it will be a "compete" recording.
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Post by: Michael on November 25, 2009, 05:46:55 PM: ASK BK

I see that Home Theater Forum is looking for reviewers. Do you have any interest in writing for them? I think you won't tow the company line and will be a kick in the pants that they need. I hardly ever read a review that isn't glowing. I know you will tell the truth.
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Post by: bk on November 25, 2009, 06:00:23 PM: Quote from: Michael S on November 25, 2009, 05:46:55 PM
ASK BK

I see that Home Theater Forum is looking for reviewers. Do you have any interest in writing for them? I think you won't tow the company line and will be a kick in the pants that they need. I hardly ever read a review that isn't glowing. I know you will tell the truth.

They're not interested in me to post there, let alone review for them. I wouldn't want to anyway, and no, I would never toe the company line and would always tell it like it is - just as I did when I posted there. Robert Harris has been trying to get me reinstated there because he knows I'm good for the place, but to no avail so far, which is a little shocking.
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Post by: FJL on November 25, 2009, 07:01:26 PM: Mega-vibes to dear DR Jane
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Post by: George on November 25, 2009, 07:05:00 PM: Well, I'm off. I'm meeting a friend for dinner at Applebee's, so I must be going.

Until later!
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Post by: Matt H. on November 25, 2009, 07:08:44 PM: I had a very unusual set of programs on the viewing schedule tonight.

I began with SUMMER STOCK. I hadn't watched it in a while, and it was good to see it again. It's a quite wonderful SD transfer, and it's a very entertaining movie.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 25, 2009, 07:09:41 PM: Quote from: Michael S on November 25, 2009, 05:46:55 PM
ASK BK

I see that Home Theater Forum is looking for reviewers. Do you have any interest in writing for them? I think you won't tow the company line and will be a kick in the pants that they need. I hardly ever read a review that isn't glowing. I know you will tell the truth.

Then you don't read enough reviews there.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 25, 2009, 07:11:44 PM: Next I plucked PLANET EARTH off the shelf and watched "Jungles" which, like all of those episodes, is quite fascinating. And the HD is simply breathtaking.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 25, 2009, 07:13:30 PM: I finished watching the rest of AS THE WORLD TURNS. Noah became a little more agreeable, but that may have simply been to get with the mood of the holiday episode and that the next time we see him, he'll be an ass again. We'll see.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 25, 2009, 07:15:23 PM: And I concluded the evening with tonight's GLEE. I still hate the fake pregnancy storyline, but thankfully, there were enough numbers in the episode to wash partially the bitter thoughts of that subplot out of my brain. And "True Colors" was a lovely way to finish the episode.
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Post by: bk on November 25, 2009, 07:28:11 PM: I'm trying to watch a motion picture on Blu and Ray but I keep dozing off - what an exhausting day. I still have to drive packages over to the post office, too.
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 25, 2009, 07:38:36 PM: Quote from: JMK on November 25, 2009, 01:49:03 PM
REALLY Bad News: just did a check, and there is no DSL or other high speed internet available out there.

Which means I may have to stop posting on HHW.

Which is really GOOD news for all of you. :)

What about through Direct tv or other satellite
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Post by: Matt H. on November 25, 2009, 07:42:19 PM: I'm going to tidy up a few things on the computer desktop and then head downstairs to bed.

Good night!
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Post by: Michael on November 25, 2009, 07:49:37 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on November 25, 2009, 07:09:41 PM
Quote from: Michael S on November 25, 2009, 05:46:55 PM
ASK BK

I see that Home Theater Forum is looking for reviewers. Do you have any interest in writing for them? I think you won't tow the company line and will be a kick in the pants that they need. I hardly ever read a review that isn't glowing. I know you will tell the truth.

Then you don't read enough reviews there.

I read the reviews of the films that I am interested in and of course yours. I have been disappointed in some of the dvds I have gotten after reading the reviews
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Post by: Laura on November 25, 2009, 07:59:48 PM: Michael S., how are you doing after your surgery?
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Post by: Ginny on November 25, 2009, 08:05:08 PM: Well, my sister and her husband arrived from Michigan this afternoon and are all tucked in at Mom's. Their daughter has arrived from Illinois and is making herself comfortable in our guest room. So, I guess tomorrow really is Thanksgiving and we're havin' a party!

Richard and I will put the turkey in the oven in time for me to see the hour of Broadway performances that precedes the Macy's parade. Then, Laura (my niece) and I will get the table ready and I'll put green beans & ham on to simmer.

I think I better go to bed now - 'night!
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Post by: bk on November 25, 2009, 08:16:49 PM: I gave it the old college try but I simply cannot sit still for watching a motion picture.
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Post by: bk on November 25, 2009, 08:18:04 PM: So, I'm catching up on CD listening. Tomorrow I go back to every day jogging - I think I've put on about eight pounds in the last two weeks - not from overeating or anything, but from complete lack of exercise four or five days a week. I will remove the eight pounds within two weeks, in time for my birthday.
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Post by: JMK on November 25, 2009, 08:41:58 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on November 25, 2009, 07:09:41 PM
Quote from: Michael S on November 25, 2009, 05:46:55 PM
ASK BK

I see that Home Theater Forum is looking for reviewers. Do you have any interest in writing for them? I think you won't tow the company line and will be a kick in the pants that they need. I hardly ever read a review that isn't glowing. I know you will tell the truth.

Then you don't read enough reviews there.

He sure as heck didn't read mine, LOL. (Neither did TCB). ;)
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Post by: JMK on November 25, 2009, 08:43:59 PM: Extremely disturbing news--just as my realtor was leaving with signed papers yesterday, we heard an ambulance and then a firetruck, which zoomed down my street and stopped at my neighbor's. We soon heard she was dead. She had a beautiful Golden Retriever named Bodhi. Betsy knew her quite well because she was a Public Defender and Betsy was Exec Dir of Oregon Women Lawyers for a few years. We had heard rumblings about this almost immediately, but today the police presence just exploded, and the entire scene is now cordoned off as a crime scene and this article has just popped up on the online Oregonian:

http://www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/11/portland_police_investigate_ho_1.html
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 25, 2009, 08:52:30 PM: DR JMK, that's awful news! I'm so sorry to hear that. This is a current neighbor or would have been a future neighbor?
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 25, 2009, 09:13:27 PM: Oh wow, she was an Asst Federal Defender. I didn't know her, but may have met her during my years as an FPD. We had annual seminars just for FPDs. I know a lot of them by sight but not by name
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Post by: JMK on November 25, 2009, 09:15:03 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on November 25, 2009, 08:52:30 PM
DR JMK, that's awful news! I'm so sorry to hear that. This is a current neighbor or would have been a future neighbor?

No, this is where we live now, the house you've been to. A beautiful, quiet, well to do neighborhood. We're a little freaked out, actually.
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Post by: JMK on November 25, 2009, 09:15:57 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on November 25, 2009, 09:13:27 PM
Oh wow, she was an Asst Federal Defender. I didn't know her, but may have met her during my years as an FPD. We had annual seminars just for FPDs. I know a lot of them by sight but not by name

In fact I think we talked about her and the other FPD who lives on the other side of our house when you were here, Pat Ehlers. It seems to me you thought you knew him.
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 25, 2009, 09:32:48 PM: Quote from: JMK on November 25, 2009, 09:15:57 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on November 25, 2009, 09:13:27 PM
Oh wow, she was an Asst Federal Defender. I didn't know her, but may have met her during my years as an FPD. We had annual seminars just for FPDs. I know a lot of them by sight but not by name

In fact I think we talked about her and the other FPD who lives on the other side of our house when you were here, Pat Ehlers. It seems to me you thought you knew him.

i do remember that. You live in a very nice quiet area. One of the news reports said it's a homocide. That's really got to be creepy. Make sure you lock your doors!
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Post by: JMK on November 25, 2009, 09:51:06 PM: We do keep our doors locked most of the time, though Betsy is pretty lax. I have been snarking about it for years, but I think this might be enough to convince her.
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Post by: JMK on November 25, 2009, 10:06:59 PM: It was the lead story on the news. Oy. They're doing live shots basically out in my front yard. :(
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Post by: George on November 25, 2009, 10:15:16 PM: Quote from: JMK on November 25, 2009, 08:43:59 PM
Extremely disturbing news--just as my realtor was leaving with signed papers yesterday, we heard an ambulance and then a firetruck, which zoomed down my street and stopped at my neighbor's. We soon heard she was dead. She had a beautiful Golden Retriever named Bodhi. Betsy knew her quite well because she was a Public Defender and Betsy was Exec Dir of Oregon Women Lawyers for a few years. We had heard rumblings about this almost immediately, but today the police presence just exploded, and the entire scene is now cordoned off as a crime scene and this article has just popped up on the online Oregonian:

http://www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/11/portland_police_investigate_ho_1.html

That's terrible!
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Post by: George on November 25, 2009, 10:26:43 PM: Hopefully, they can find out what happened. :-[
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Post by: Sam on November 25, 2009, 11:36:14 PM: Dear JMK, what awful news. Be safe.

Living in LA it seems too real.
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Post by: Sam on November 25, 2009, 11:36:35 PM: Vibes to Jane.
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Post by: Sam on November 25, 2009, 11:37:22 PM: Hi all.

Goodnight all.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Be Thanks Giving.

;D