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Title: IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: bk on February 27, 2006, 12:28:05 AM
Well, you've read the notes, you've gotten out of the frying pan (no mean feat), and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're taking the day off today and trying to get the fat out of the fire.
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Post by: bk on February 27, 2006, 12:28:26 AM
And the word of the day is: MALAPROP!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 27, 2006, 12:32:13 AM
And the word of the day is: MALAPROP!

Ahhh Mrs. Malaprop!!!

She is from one of my favorite plays by Richard Sheridan Brinsley

"This young man will give you the perpendiculars of the situation."
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 27, 2006, 12:33:35 AM
Some of mine are from the telly and Jack Deveraux had soem dandies....

"Careful it might go off....
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 27, 2006, 12:34:54 AM
"Hey alert the media.... Wait a minute!!! We are the media!!! Consider ourselves alerted"

THe following is a qoute that can be interpreted two different ways...

Another Jack Deveraux gem:

"Jennifer, do you have a thing for my doorknob"
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 27, 2006, 12:36:57 AM
"That is Mr. Spanky to you!!"
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Post by: Tomovoz on February 27, 2006, 02:29:53 AM
"When Quinn the Eskimo gets here
Everbody's going to jump for joy"
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Post by: vixmom on February 27, 2006, 03:35:34 AM
Good morning.  I think I'm coming down with something... everything aches and its a busy day at work so I can't call in sick...blech
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Post by: vixmom on February 27, 2006, 03:36:42 AM
Just caught up.  Congratulations to Dr Sandra's Aunt Pearl on her 101st birthday!

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Post by: vixmom on February 27, 2006, 03:37:44 AM
I hope everybody is keeping warm and happy and well...


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Post by: vixmom on February 27, 2006, 03:38:02 AM
~~~~~~JOB VIBES~~~~~~~~

for Joy
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Post by: vixmom on February 27, 2006, 03:38:33 AM
~~~~~QUICK PAINLESS RECOVERY VIBES~~~~~~
for Danise
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Post by: vixmom on February 27, 2006, 03:39:35 AM
~~~~~~GIG VIBES~~~~~~~~
for PennyO
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Post by: vixmom on February 27, 2006, 03:40:18 AM
~~~~Refrigerator /Freezer repair VIBES~~~~~~

for DR DakotaCelt
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Post by: vixmom on February 27, 2006, 03:41:23 AM
MESSAGE FOR THE EVER LURKING  DR WFO...

POST ALREADY!!!!




 :-*
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Post by: vixmom on February 27, 2006, 03:43:51 AM
Maybe I'll feel better after a shower and some tea... laters!
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 27, 2006, 04:56:54 AM
8 am, and no sign of DR Ben or Michael Shayne?  Good morning, all!

I have to run to Staples for some pens and finish this medley!

TOD:  Hmmmm
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Post by: Ben on February 27, 2006, 05:10:59 AM
Here I am. I had catching up to do and oatmeal to eat. Both are done. I have to think about my favorite phrases.

I saw Barefoot in the Park on Friday. It lives up to the reviews (not good) but it's not as bad as Mr. Brantley in the Times said it was. The problems are Amanda Peet and direction. Also, IMHO, the play is not the laugh fest it was in 1963. There are a couple of funny lines but the idea of Patrick Wilson not being able to walk up 4 flights (NOT 5 flights OR 6 as they repeatedly say in the show but 4) without being winded got tired quickly. The apartment is a 5th floor walk-up, therefore it takes 4 (FOUR) flights of stairs to reach the apartment. I know because I live in a 4th floor walk-up and I go up (or down) 3 (THREE) flights of stairs to reach my apartment. Just had to put that out there.

Amanda Peet may be good on film, but she's not a stage comedian, at least not in this show. She walks on her laughs, she plays it far too seriously and she's just not that good. Patrick Wilson does better but Scott Elliot's direction is just so cumbersome and intrusive that it's hard to move past that. Jill Clayburgh and Tony Roberts are experienced professionals but this production is just not very good. I think, after seeing it, I know why it hasn't been revived since the original production.

Just my two cents.
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Post by: FJL on February 27, 2006, 06:23:49 AM
Favorite wacky sayings:

Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not really out to get you.

People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw fits.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity; something like this only comes two or three times in a person's life.  

And my new favorite wacky saying:  Sitting there like so much fish :)
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Post by: FJL on February 27, 2006, 06:28:36 AM
Hi Ben (a FOLLIES reference)

Hello Larry (a McLean Stevenson TV show reference)
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Post by: Ben on February 27, 2006, 06:36:51 AM
Hi, Fred (there's no reference there that I can think of) other than Hello :-)
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Post by: MBarnum on February 27, 2006, 06:50:34 AM
Hi, Fred (there's no reference there that I can think of) other than Hello :-)

It could be a Barney Rubble reference!  :D
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Post by: Matt H. on February 27, 2006, 06:58:38 AM
Good morning!

Gorgeous winter day here, and honestly, for February, not that cold. Going to inch into the 50s today, so should be a pleasant day all around.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 27, 2006, 06:59:31 AM
Sorry to read you're not feeling well, DR Vixmom, and isn't that always the way? Sickness comes on you on a day where you just HAVE to get up and go to work. Always used to happen that way with me.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 27, 2006, 07:01:00 AM
Thankfully for me, my strained muscle in my back has been on a slow mend over the weekend. I only woke myself up once during the night with a bad move that sent pain shooting to my brain. This morning, the strain is a very dull ache in the lower back which should be totally gone by midweek.

Sure makes exercising tedious when one can't bend.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 27, 2006, 07:03:49 AM
If you live near a Circuit City and have any interest in buying the new LADY & THE TRAMP which comes out tomorrow, they seem to have the cheapest price on the 2-disc set. A friend and I are doing lunch tomorrow and then heading there for our copies.
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Post by: FJL on February 27, 2006, 07:14:04 AM
Wasn't the Barney Rubble reference "Hey there, Freddie boy" - or am I confusing it with the Ed Norton reference "Yo Ralphie boy" - or are they the same thing?  

What AM I babbling about?

There's also the Ethel Mertz reference "Oh Fred!" if I'm not mistaken.
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Post by: Ben on February 27, 2006, 07:19:40 AM
Oh, Fred (a Lucy reference), I just think you're still tired from your flight to Boca/South Beach. That's why you're babbling :-)

I think our two resident Lucy experts, Matt H. an JRand can attest to Ethel's Fred reference.
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Post by: Charles Pogue on February 27, 2006, 07:25:00 AM
"Wherever you are going; that's where you'll be..."

"If I don't return by sundown, it'll be dark when I get back."
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Post by: Matt H. on February 27, 2006, 07:37:48 AM
Lots of new TV episodes tonight including a new MEDIUM. The CBS comedies are also new as well as '24.'

Reality/game show fans also have SKATING WITH CELEBRITIES, THE APPRENTICE, and THE BACHELOR all either starting or finishing their seasons.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 27, 2006, 07:39:04 AM
And NBC is bringing back DEAL OR NO DEAL for another week of shows before settling into its Monday at 8 permanent timeslot.

It's a simple premise behind the show, but darn if it's not addictive to watch once you tune in!
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Post by: Matt H. on February 27, 2006, 07:41:32 AM
Page Two LILO & STITCH Dance!!!


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Post by: Jrand73 on February 27, 2006, 07:48:11 AM
Yes DR BEN - both Lucy Ricardo and Ethel Mertz were fond of saying: "Oh, Fred."  It was a multi purpose statement that they could use with an infinite variety of nuances.
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 27, 2006, 07:49:00 AM
Jessica Rush & Mr Guy Haines singing "Past My Prime" - ah yes....I think my review of the CD at Amazon.com expresses my view of that track!
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 27, 2006, 07:49:53 AM
Favorite sayings - both from my grandparents:

"Every tub sits on its on bottom."  How can you argue with THAT logic?

and:

"Hold her, Newt, she's headed for the rhubarb!"
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Post by: PennyO on February 27, 2006, 07:51:03 AM
Hiya - a little overcast and feels like rain today - yes, Virginia, one CAN predict the weather using nothing but one's hip joints... oy.

Slightly recovered from Saturday - but I feel so danged weary... it's the weather, isn't it.

A good day to stay in and learn yet-another monologue, do some laundry, maybe even make the bed... no! I know! I'll take a nap!! That'll be so fun! Weary, I tell ya...
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 27, 2006, 07:51:28 AM
DR CILLA LIZ - I would think that if you stack liquor boxes, Spam boxes, and boxes from Hallmark out by the street - your new neighbors would surmise that you were someone who doesn't cook, someone who reads the Playboy Bartender's Guide, and someone who cares enough to send the VERY best!
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Post by: PennyO on February 27, 2006, 07:52:03 AM
Favorite saying these days:

Never too late to be what you might have been...
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Post by: PennyO on February 27, 2006, 07:52:37 AM
And, for some reason:

Brylcreem - a little dab'll do ya.
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 27, 2006, 07:52:58 AM
DR PENNYO - your avatar is SO glamourous.  It looks like one of those George Hurrell photos - or one of those Avedon photos of Dorian Lee or Suzy Parker!
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Post by: Matt H. on February 27, 2006, 08:00:13 AM
In addition to "Oh, Fred!" we also had "But, Ricky . . . !"
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Post by: Ben on February 27, 2006, 08:02:58 AM
Then we need someone named Ricky to post here :-)
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 27, 2006, 08:06:13 AM
Yes...but, Ricky.....

The mailman just handed me SECOND ACT TROUBLE!!!  I just realized the cover is (or is LIKE) the ME AND JULIET logo!
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 27, 2006, 08:07:13 AM
My drag name would be Rickee St. Clair, but that's not the same thing.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 27, 2006, 08:08:57 AM
Good morning.  I think I'm coming down with something... everything aches and its a busy day at work so I can't call in sick...blech

~~~~~ Sending get well vibes to DR Vixmom~~~~~


Thanks for the vibes on the fridge/freezer  I am hoping the new one comes today...
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Post by: S. Woody White on February 27, 2006, 08:11:13 AM
Yesterday, DR George posted:

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Well, I just put all of my musicals on CD in alphabetical order.  It took me about three hours!  I have 14 shelves with approximately 2" 9' of CDs on each shelf.  That's 38 and a half feet of CDs!  And those are only my musicals!  

That's what I did today.  Just had to share.

Der Brucer scoffs whenever I get caught up on our filing, for DVDs and CDs.  And yes, I alphabetize.  He also doesn't appreciate my including opera with the musicals.  Well, it's all staged and acted music, dang it!  They belong together!  Enough of this elitism!

[/rant]
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 27, 2006, 08:11:17 AM
DR DAKOTA CELT you are the only person I have ever known in my life who had to use the car as a refrigerator!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 27, 2006, 08:11:56 AM
And NBC is bringing back DEAL OR NO DEAL for another week of shows before settling into its Monday at 8 permanent timeslot.

It's a simple premise behind the show, but darn if it's not addictive to watch once you tune in!


It was okay, not a huge fan of game shows....
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 27, 2006, 08:12:19 AM
DR VIXMOM -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~feel better~~~~~~~~~~~~.  Tea ALWAYS helps!
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 27, 2006, 08:13:20 AM
DR GEORGE congratulations on the ABC'ing of your musicals.  It is so practical!  Which letter do you have the  most of?

I think the J's and S's are my most numerous....though the T's are close.
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Post by: S. Woody White on February 27, 2006, 08:17:37 AM
I'll be back later...der B has work to do, and is giving me the shove...
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 27, 2006, 08:21:23 AM
DR DAKOTA CELT you are the only person I have ever known in my life who had to use the car as a refrigerator!

Necessity is the mother of invention.... It also helps taht temps have been below freezing....  It is original....
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 27, 2006, 08:23:50 AM
The Amazing Race starts tomorrow night!!!
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 27, 2006, 08:24:29 AM
Necessity is the mother of invention.... It also helps taht temps have been below freezing....  It is original....

Indeed it is!!  ;D
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Post by: vixmom on February 27, 2006, 08:25:05 AM
Thank you all for the vibes they seem to be helping because I feel a bit better
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Post by: Matt H. on February 27, 2006, 08:28:02 AM
It was okay, not a huge fan of game shows....

Normally, I'm not either which I why I was so surprised I got hooked on it the couple of times I watched it in December when NBC did this same stunt.
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Post by: MBarnum on February 27, 2006, 08:28:45 AM
New TAR! I can't wait!


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Post by: vixmom on February 27, 2006, 08:28:53 AM
TOD

"If you don't know where you're going you may end up somewhere else"


"Be alert, American needs more lerts"


"Old age and treachery will always triumph over youth and skill."
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Post by: Matt H. on February 27, 2006, 08:28:59 AM
The Amazing Race starts tomorrow night!!!

Just read TV GUIDE's Matt Roush's preview of the two hour season premiere, and he was giddy with praise. You fans sound like you're in for a treat.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 27, 2006, 08:29:25 AM
And NBC is bringing back DEAL OR NO DEAL for another week of shows before settling into its Monday at 8 permanent timeslot.

It's a simple premise behind the show, but darn if it's not addictive to watch once you tune in!

I find watching it to be only slightly less torturous than watching an "American Idol" elimination show.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 27, 2006, 08:30:31 AM
I'm heading down to start prepping lunch and begin my afternoon of videos.


WBBL.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 27, 2006, 08:30:45 AM
I'm back!  I'm back!

What an exhausting weekend.

Touring the galaxy sure takes a lot out of you.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 27, 2006, 08:30:54 AM
There are two songs that cause the giggles to break out for me and it has nothing to do with the meaning of the song but the context in which they were used.

1. Ballad of the Irish Horse: The piece of Sceal na Chapall  (Story of the Horse) was used in the scenes surrounding Connemara Ponies and especially of a Stallion mounting a mare.

Here is the funny. The Chieftains appeared on OLTL in 1996 and Matt Molloy was just playing a few notes on the flute and it was the above song. HOwever they used him playing as a carryover to scenes of a character named Antonio boinking some blond.

2. The Foxhunt:
Another Chieftains tune that my freind Sandy and I used for our tv production class and we had to do music vids. However we took a literal translation to the tune.... WE changed a few roles just a tad.....
In the song it refers to hunting the fox on horseback, etc, etc. Well we decided to go hunting MEN!! We chased this  poor guy all over and by the end of the song we had him treed. It was a riot!!

You know spring fever will do that to a person...
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 27, 2006, 08:31:25 AM
I think I will start reading SECOND ACT TROUBLE
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 27, 2006, 08:32:04 AM
I'm back!  I'm back!

What an exhausting weekend.

Touring the galaxy sure takes a lot out of you.

Did you see Zsa Zsa out there?  8)
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Post by: Matt H. on February 27, 2006, 08:33:04 AM
Page Three LESTAT Dance!!!


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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 27, 2006, 08:33:10 AM
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~~~~ Page 3 Dance ~~~~[/move]
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Post by: Jennifer on February 27, 2006, 08:33:42 AM
Yes TAR starts a new season tomorrow night. But don't forget it's on for 2 hours from 9-11pm. And American Idol is actually on from 8-9:30pm.  Here they show both on the same station, so TAR will be from 9:30pm-11:30pm.  Although I will probably just tape the end of AI and watch the CBS feed of TAR (since I don't want to tape it or stay up that late).
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Post by: FJL on February 27, 2006, 08:33:53 AM
Silly saying from an Alan King book which I've always enjoyed for some reason:

"Zsa, if I may call her by her first name..."
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Post by: Matt H. on February 27, 2006, 08:34:51 AM
I'm back!  I'm back!

What an exhausting weekend.

Touring the galaxy sure takes a lot out of you.

And were Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, and Alan Rickman great company?

:)
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Post by: Jennifer on February 27, 2006, 08:36:25 AM
Tonight really has a crazy tv schedule. There was nothing new last week, and now tonight we have the premiere of APPRENTICE, followed by MEDIUM.  Also there is COURTING ALEX, SKATING WITH CELEBS (next to last show), and 7th HEAVEN. Crazy.

Did anybody else see the Donald Trump/Apprentice/Medium commercial. I think i saw it during the olympics. It was hilarious. It had Trump in one of Alison's dreams saying he would be on right before her. Very funny.

Oh and my favorite team on Skating is now in the doghouse (Lloyd Eisler and Kristy Swanson). They are now a real life couple, and this happened while his wife was pregnant. :(
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 27, 2006, 08:36:58 AM
Did you see Zsa Zsa out there?  8)

Sorry, but I must have missed her.

Zur sends regards.
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Post by: Jennifer on February 27, 2006, 08:38:32 AM
DR DakotaCelt asked about whether 1988 Canadian skating silver medalist Elizabeth Manley was still skating.

Apparently she is now coaching in Florida, and loves it.

The show was really sad, since she has faced depression and has had some very hard times. IT also said that she had a fiancee and was getting married i think this summer. So that made me happy.

She did ice capades for a while after Calgary. But she gained a few pounds and was told to lose it and then they fired her. :(
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Post by: FJL on February 27, 2006, 08:39:55 AM
Or was the Alan King saying "Zsa, if I may call her by her first Zsa..."

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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 27, 2006, 08:39:58 AM
And were Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, and Alan Rickman great company?

:)

No, I travelled solo class.

I just wanted to stare out the window.  Chit-chat distracts from sight-seeing.
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Post by: Ben on February 27, 2006, 08:41:15 AM
I'm listening to a program on BBC 3 right now

Stage and Screen (http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/stageandscreen/)

The guest is conductor and film historian John Wilson. They talk about the golden age of Hollywood film scores and there are clips from some classic Hollywood musicals and music scores. It will be available for a week (through March 6th 12 noon Eastern time). It's got another 15 minutes live then it will be available by clicking on Listen to the Latest Programme. That will open and load the player and you can listen to Edward Seckerson and John Wilson.

Here is the playlist

CD: High Society - Original Soundtrack
Tr.1- "Overture"
MGM STUDIO ORCHESTRA, conducted by Johnny Green
CAPITOL 0777 7 93787 2 2

CD: The Lion's Roar
CD2 Tr.10 - "Mutiny On The Bounty - Overture" (1962)
MGM STUDIO ORCHESTRA
RHINO MOVIE MUSIC R2 75701

CD: Meet Me In St. Louis: Original Soundtrack
Tr.10 - "The Trolley Song"
Judy Garland and the MGM Studio Chorus
TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES 8 36021 2

CD: Ziegfield Follies - Original Soundtrack
Tr.10 - "Limehouse Blues"
MGM STUDIO ORCHESTRA
TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES 8 36022 2

CD: Royal Wedding - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Tr.4 - "Sunday Jumps"
MGM STUDIO ORCHESTRA
RHINO RHM2 7777

CD: Brigadoon - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Tr.8 - "Heather on the Hill"
GENE KELLY & THE MGM STUDIO ORCHESTRA
TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES 8 52765 2

CD: The Unsinkable Molly Brown - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Tr.1 - "Main Title"
MGM STUDIO ORCHESTRA
RHINO MOVIE MUSIC R2 72465

LP: Billy Rose's Jumbo
S2 B4 - "Little Girl Blue"
DORIS DAY & THE MGM STUDIO ORCHESTRA
COLUMBIA OS 2260
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Post by: FJL on February 27, 2006, 08:42:08 AM
"You always find it in the last place you look" has always struck me a a wacky saying, but mainly because it is so true.
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Post by: Jennifer on February 27, 2006, 08:43:24 AM
DR Cillaliz what was with all those brides at the closing ceremonies?

I did tune in to the last 10 minutes of Dancing With The Stars.

don't read below if you don't want to know who won.

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It was on from 8-10pm. Anyhow at about 9pm my sister called and was like, "could it happen?" so i asked her what she was talking about.  She said that they had just eliminated Stacey (the wrestler favored to win).

So she wanted to know if there was a chance that Jerry Rice could win the show.

So I asked her what place they were all in with the judges (apparently they had to dance again last night and it was included in the judges total mark).

She said it was drew in first, stacey in 2nd and jerry in 3rd. So we basically figured out that stacey had to have had the lowest viewer votes, because they give you a number from 1 - 3 depending on how you finish.  So if she had finished 2nd in viewer votes, with jerry first, and drew 3rd then they would have all had the same score and drew would have gone home.

So that meant stacey finished 3rd in viewer votes, so even if drew finished 2nd he still had to win.

(did that make sense?).

So anyhow drew won, and that at least made the show not such a joke. I know some people felt jerry improved. And i suppose he did. But his final dancing was still so much inferior to lisa, stacey and drew that to me it would have been ridiculous if he had won.
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Post by: FJL on February 27, 2006, 08:45:50 AM
Ron - Jose can probably attest to this since I showed my old passport to him, but the picture of me on that old passport (me circa 1990) looks astonishingly like your avatar.  When I get a scanner, I'll have to post that picture - it's an eerie similarity.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 27, 2006, 08:48:16 AM
"You always find it in the last place you look" has always struck me a a wacky saying, but mainly because it is so true.

It's absolutely true...once you've found "it", you don't look any more, so it WAS in the last place you looked.


 ;D
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 27, 2006, 08:48:38 AM
DR DakotaCelt asked about whether 1988 Canadian skating silver medalist Elizabeth Manley was still skating.

Apparently she is now coaching in Florida, and loves it.

The show was really sad, since she has faced depression and has had some very hard times. IT also said that she had a fiancee and was getting married i think this summer. So that made me happy.

She did ice capades for a while after Calgary. But she gained a few pounds and was told to lose it and then they fired her. :(

Thank you for the information, DR Jennifer. She was one skater I really enjoyed watching her.  

Another skater I enjoyed was Josee Choiunard...
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 27, 2006, 08:50:18 AM
Ron - Jose can probably attest to this since I showed my old passport to him, but the picture of me on that old passport (me circa 1990) looks astonishingly like your avatar.  When I get a scanner, I'll have to post that picture - it's an eerie similarity.

I've always thought I had a twin!!!!!!


I've even been mistaken for someone else....although I've always been afraid to find out who that other person is.

Of course, my avatar is circa 1977....so....that would mean you, in 1990, looked like you could be my....s-o-n!

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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 27, 2006, 08:52:19 AM
 :o
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Post by: vixmom on February 27, 2006, 09:02:26 AM
So which planets did you visit this weekend Ron?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 27, 2006, 09:05:32 AM
So which planets did you visit this weekend Ron?

No stopovers....although I hoped to go swingin' on a star...but they were all so danged far away.
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Post by: vixmom on February 27, 2006, 09:31:48 AM
No stopovers....although I hoped to go swingin' on a star...but they were all so danged far away.

You yourself are a star!
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Post by: bk on February 27, 2006, 09:35:03 AM
Funny, my copy of Second Act Trouble, which I ordered last November, is still sitting there at amazon like so much fish, despite the "ships in 24 hours" on the order page.  I cancelled the order (rather than try to deal with them about it) and will reorder this evening.

Very gray out.

One of Benjamin Kritzer's favorite Minnie sayings: Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
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Post by: bk on February 27, 2006, 09:38:12 AM
Ben, I suspect if this had been a well-directed, well-acted production of Barefoot, no one would be saying the play wasn't as funny as it once was.  Everything about this production sounds wrong - especially, much as I love her, Jill Clayburgh, who is so wrong for the role of Corie's mother it's not even funny.

For those who doubt the play is as funny as it once was, just spin up the DVD of its film version - I guarantee you you will laugh repeatedly and long and loud - it's fresh, it's funny, it's beautifully directed and beautifully acted by people who know how to do the material.  Mildred Natwick is a wonder and perfection, Fonda is winning and lovely, Redford gives one of the best light-comedy performances ever put on film, and Boyer is charm personified.
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Post by: S. Woody White on February 27, 2006, 09:44:04 AM
Just heard on the television news - Dennis Weaver has died.

 :'(
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Post by: S. Woody White on February 27, 2006, 09:45:45 AM
...Barefoot...spin up the DVD of its film version...
...Just picked up the DVD on sale, will be spinning later...
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Post by: S. Woody White on February 27, 2006, 09:49:37 AM
And, over at Playbill, there's an article (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/97526.html) about Barbara Cook and Elaine Strich doing a double act to benefit the Lincoln Center.

I wonder what songs they might try for duets???!!!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 27, 2006, 09:50:38 AM
No stopovers....although I hoped to go swingin' on a star...but they were all so danged far away.

Ron, your light shines afar for all to see....
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 27, 2006, 09:51:23 AM
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Page 4 dance!!![/move]
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 27, 2006, 09:51:24 AM
Ron, your light shines afar for all to see....

[glow]
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Post by: S. Woody White on February 27, 2006, 09:51:32 AM
Der B is back from feeding his birds (who are getting quite noisy, by the by) and must get back to work again.

Bird dance?  A red-winged blackbird tango, perhaps?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 27, 2006, 09:53:16 AM
Just heard on the television news - Dennis Weaver has died.

 :'(

This hasn't been a great week for TV stars...Weaver, Knotts and McGavin...

...but the rule of threes seems to be in play!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 27, 2006, 09:53:33 AM
[glow]

Ron, you are much bigger than that!! I am sure DRVixmom would agree
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on February 27, 2006, 09:55:00 AM
Dear DR SWoody: Please ask DerBrucer to post a bird list. I would love to know what he is feeding.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 27, 2006, 09:57:58 AM
Ron, you are much bigger than that!! I am sure DRVixmom would agree

[GLOW]
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Post by: FJL on February 27, 2006, 10:04:31 AM
One could exchange that gift horse for a gift horse of a different color.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 27, 2006, 10:08:02 AM
One could exchange that gift horse for a gift horse of a different color.

Would one look in either horse's mouth first?
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 27, 2006, 10:08:05 AM
...Just picked up the DVD on sale, will be spinning later...

I hope to pick it up also. I have always liked that movie... I have gotten a number of chuckles from it over the years.

SWW, I have a question... What is your dog's name that you are holding and what breed is he/she?
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 27, 2006, 10:09:34 AM

[GLOW]


I almost need shades now!


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Post by: DearReaderLaura on February 27, 2006, 10:10:21 AM
Today I have a headache. The good news is that said headache may be predicting a change in the weather. We are on Day 132 without rain.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 27, 2006, 10:10:25 AM
Would one look in either horse's mouth first?

THe poor horse.... I hope his teeth are in good shape!
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Post by: Ben on February 27, 2006, 10:11:26 AM
Every reviewer who saw the original Barefoot or saw the movie with Mildred Natwick mentions that she was perfect in the role. Her comic timing was impeccable and she got laughs that eluded Miss Clayburgh. I will look for the movie and watch it again. I haven't seen it for years.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 27, 2006, 10:11:45 AM
Good Morning! Good Afternoon!

Greetings from Lestat rehearsal... I wish.  Ah, well...

On the flip side, when I finally got out of bed this morning, I was actually feeling quite well and healthy.  Even my sinuses and throat feel fine.  Sleep and rest are good things.

But I do plan on dropping by rehearsal around 3:00, after the lunch break, and then heading with some of the cast and crew for dinner.  -They mentioned something about all-you-can-eat-ribs, or something like that.  ;)
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 27, 2006, 10:11:53 AM
Today I have a headache. The good news is that said headache may be predicting a change in the weather. We are on Day 133 without rain (or something along that line).

~~~~ rain vibes to DR Laura ~~~~

For me it is my knees and ankles acting up... My knees really get nasty when we have severe cold up here.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 27, 2006, 10:12:32 AM
One could exchange that gift horse for a gift horse of a different color.

Well, I guess that would have to be my favorite wacky saying now.

:)
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Post by: Ben on February 27, 2006, 10:14:29 AM
Here is a link to an obit for

Dennis Weaver (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060227/ap_on_en_mo/obit_weaver_4)
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Post by: Jane on February 27, 2006, 10:14:53 AM
From TCB:
 
Quote
Darren McGavin was always one of my favorite television actors.  

Mine too. :(
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 27, 2006, 10:14:57 AM
And, over at Playbill, there's an article (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/97526.html) about Barbara Cook and Elaine Strich doing a double act to benefit the Lincoln Center.

I wonder what songs they might try for duets???!!!

A friend of mine mentioned hearing something about the concert last week, but I had a difficult time finding any information about it.  It wasn't even listed on the performance calendar for Lincoln Center.  But after some further sleuthing... -Oh, it's a benefit! Oh!!  The cheap tickets are $1,250!!!

-Hmm... Do you think it will be on TKTS tonight?

;D
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 27, 2006, 10:16:44 AM
Page Three LESTAT Dance!!!




Umm...  There is no dancing in Lestat.  Only "Musical Staging".

-At least, I think that is how Matt West's credit still reads.

;)
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 27, 2006, 10:17:36 AM
[http://www.weather.com/weather/local/58102?lswe=58102&lwsa=WeatherLocalUndeclared (http://www.weather.com/weather/local/58102?lswe=58102&lwsa=WeatherLocalUndeclared)

OH Oh the temp does not look good for my freezer on wheels...
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Post by: Jane on February 27, 2006, 10:17:36 AM
DR DAKOTA CELT you are the only person I have ever known in my life who had to use the car as a refrigerator!

I remember using the great out doors (our back porch) as a temporary freezer/refrigerator.  It worked great until we had a sudden warm spell. ;D
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Post by: Ben on February 27, 2006, 10:18:50 AM
Give him enough rope and he'll hang himself
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Post by: Jane on February 27, 2006, 10:19:01 AM

Elmore we are looking forward to watching BLEAKHOUSE.  Thanks for letting me know its two hours long so we can block out the appropriate time.

Vixmom, feel better vibes.  

Matt H. better back vibes for you.

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Post by: FJL on February 27, 2006, 10:20:15 AM
Jose - Telecharge is actually selling the Cook/Stritch cheap tix (in the Beaumont loge) for $75.  

The $1,250 tix are only if you want to go to the dinner afterwards.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 27, 2006, 10:20:33 AM
Umm...  There is no dancing in Lestat.  Only "Musical Staging".

-At least, I think that is how Matt West's credit still reads.

;)

DR Jose, stupid question here... Is Lestat based on Anne Rice's character from her Vampire books?
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 27, 2006, 10:22:25 AM
I remember using the great out doors (our back porch) as a temporary freezer/refrigerator.  It worked great until we had a sudden warm spell. ;D

During 1997 just before the Great RR flood, we had an ice storm that knocked out power for a number of days and people put their stuff out side since it was cold enough...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 27, 2006, 10:27:10 AM
DR Jose, stupid question here... Is Lestat based on Anne Rice's character from her Vampire books?

Remember, there are no stupid questions....

Yes, Lestat is based on the character from the Anne Rice books.  The show covers events from the first two in the series, "Interview..." and "The Vampire Lestat".

For more info, just check out:

www.lestat.com

www.lestatmusical.com

Playbill.com also has a series of exclusive interviews with the creative staff, and there's a clip of Hugh Panaro on broadwayworld.com talking about the current rehearsal process.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 27, 2006, 10:29:01 AM
Well, time for me to get ready to head out in to the Big City...

Laters...
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Post by: FJL on February 27, 2006, 10:30:57 AM
Just checked the Telecharge site re the Cook/Stritch show tonight at the Beaumont.  Looks like there are still scattered all-the-way-to-the-side orchestra tix going for $100, scattered loge tix (some loge in the center sections) for $75.  Plus Telecharge service charges, of course.

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Post by: Jane on February 27, 2006, 10:31:28 AM
 Dennis Weaver often came to Ashland to promote environmental issues.   Another sad loss, a good guy off the screen as well as on.
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Post by: Jane on February 27, 2006, 10:33:34 AM
During 1997 just before the Great RR flood, we had an ice storm that knocked out power for a number of days and people put their stuff out side since it was cold enough...

I guess I prefer the ants my melted food attracted to a flood.

I hope your new frig arrives today.
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Post by: FJL on February 27, 2006, 10:34:45 AM
Re wacky sayings - Did someone already mention "Give him an inch, he'll think he's a ruler."
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Post by: Jane on February 27, 2006, 10:34:46 AM

DRLaura and Sandra, good rain vibes.

Our rain arrived last night and I woke up stiff and sore, no big surprise.  The bright warm days sure were nice while they lasted.
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Post by: bk on February 27, 2006, 10:40:47 AM
I shall now be on my way to Vinnie's to mix, after which, I shall return.
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Post by: FJL on February 27, 2006, 10:41:11 AM
Speaking of dancing (and someone was), here's an old joke that's sort of cute, but parental guidance is suggested.


A couple preparing for a religious conversion meets with the orthodox rabbi for their final session. The rabbi asks if they have any final questions.

The man asks, "Is it true that men and women don't dance together?"

"Yes," says the rabbi. "For modesty reasons, men and women dance separately."

"So I can't dance with my own wife?"

"No."

"Well, okay," says the man, "but what about sex?"

"Fine," says the rabbi. "A mitzvah within the marriage!"

"What about different positions?," the man asks.

"No problem," says the rabbi.

"Woman on top?," the man asks.

"Why not?," replies the rabbi.

"How about from behind?"

"Of course!"

"Well, what about standing up?"

"NO!" says the rabbi....

"Why Not???" asks the man.

"Could lead to dancing!"
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Post by: Jennifer on February 27, 2006, 10:54:44 AM
re: elizabeth manley

Thank you for the information, DR Jennifer. She was one skater I really enjoyed watching her.  

Another skater I enjoyed was Josee Choiunard...


I never watch those profile shows. And they sort of tricked me into watching it, since it was on CBC newsworld. I just assumed it was a 2 minute profile.

She was in the news a lot here. BUt I must say I had no idea about much of her story.

They talked about how when she was a little girl, the local rink used to open for her and her friend to skate every friday night. Her mom would put her to bed at 6pm and wake her up at 1am. And her and friend would skate all night.

Then they talked about how they took her away from her mom at age 17 so she could go train in lake placid. But she developed many problems there. She became depressed. She ended up switching coaches to a lovely couple. And then right before the calgary olympics someone (i think in canadian skating) wrote a scathing article in the newspaper criticising her. She was devasted.

Then her coaches made her stay east while the calgary olympics were going on, choosing to only fly her back to calgary right before her event. But she ended up with the flu and then did not think she could compete.  And to make matters worse, all the flights were booked up and she had to take a flight to calgary that landed and took off about 4 or 5 times. Her eardrums could not take it and they thought they might blow one.

Anyhow she could not complete her programs. BUt someone come show time she managed to do it.  When i saw her coach bawling, it made me teary.
And then they showed her driving in downtown calgary after she won silver. Nobody knew she was there, but everyone was going crazy screaming her name and driving with people sticking out of cars.

But as i mentioned things got worse, and she did the ice capades. Blew all her money, and gained a tiny bit of weight. For some reason i think she was 5 feet 114 pounds. But they made all the skaters have weigh ins every week. And they thought she was too heavy.

It was quite upsetting watching this part. I had no idea that happened to her.


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Post by: vixmom on February 27, 2006, 10:54:49 AM
Ron, you are much bigger than that!! I am sure DRVixmom would agree

I do!


[size=15]RON[/size]
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on February 27, 2006, 11:03:36 AM
8 am, and no sign of DR Ben or Michael Shayne?  Good morning, all!

I have to run to Staples for some pens and finish this medley!

TOD:  Hmmmm

"For wont of a Scripto,
A ditty was lost."

What's that from?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 27, 2006, 11:06:54 AM
And, over at Playbill, there's an article (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/97526.html) about Barbara Cook and Elaine Strich doing a double act to benefit the Lincoln Center.

I wonder what songs they might try for duets???!!!


"Beauty and the Best"

"Me and My Shadow"

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Post by: elmore3003 on February 27, 2006, 11:13:46 AM
I just finished my dance piece.  It's endless, and my reward was some great loot in the post:  Steve's book SECOND ACT TROUBLE, 12 CDs in the Classics for Pleasure release of British operettas including several with the late great June Bronhill, and the Ballets Trockadero DVDs.  I hope the phone rings today with some work to pay for this.
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Post by: Ben on February 27, 2006, 11:19:03 AM
Larry, I just heard from Anthony's mother that she has recorded the first two episodes of Season Two for Slings and Arrows and will continue for the entire season. We won't see them for a while but the anticipation of knowing they are there is half the fun. Knowing that they are tackling The Scottish Play this season should bring some laughs.
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 27, 2006, 11:23:11 AM
Larry, I just heard from Anthony's mother that she has recorded the first two episodes of Season Two for Slings and Arrows and will continue for the entire season. We won't see them for a while but the anticipation of knowing they are there is half the fun. Knowing that they are tackling The Scottish Play this season should bring some laughs.

The first two episodes have been quite interesting.  I also hear the first season will be released on DVD later in the year.
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Post by: Ginny on February 27, 2006, 12:07:40 PM
Oy, what a 12+ hours we've had here!  

Just before 2am EST, I heard DH Richard bolt out of bed and the next thing I heard was Ka-Rash!.  When I got there, he was sitting on the bathroom floor, then he lay down with his head in the hallway, nose all bloody.  Well, I called 9-1-1 and they took him to the hospital about 3 blocks away.  I followed in my car and we spent the rest of the night and most of today in the ER.  They did all kinds of tests and diagnosed him with some multi-syllabic condition that means he "got up too fast."  He's OK - lying on the couch watching a DVD now - but I think I'll stay home (please, twist my arm) again tomorrow to keep an eye on him.
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Post by: Ginny on February 27, 2006, 12:15:45 PM
DE (Dear Elf) Jose - thanks for the email!
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Post by: MBarnum on February 27, 2006, 12:16:57 PM
Oh my gosh DR Ginny!

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Vibes to your DH :)  :)  :)  :)  :)  :)  :)  :)  :) [/move]
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Post by: Ginny on February 27, 2006, 12:27:04 PM
DR MBarnum - thanks for the vibes.  When it's my turn to watch a DVD, the choice is Bride and Prejudice.
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Post by: Ginny on February 27, 2006, 12:33:12 PM
TOD - My mother's version of "going at something higgledy-piggledy" is "going at it like you're killing snakes."  Love that visual.
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Post by: Ginny on February 27, 2006, 12:34:17 PM
Can you all tell I'm going for a number-of-posts milestone?
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 27, 2006, 12:38:00 PM
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~GOOD HEALTH VIBES TO RICHARD PALMER!!!!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
[/move]
DR Ginny, between Harriet and Richard, your life is a mess.  I think you should take a week off for stress relief.  Tell Richard I send my best wishes and affection.
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Post by: Tomovoz on February 27, 2006, 12:39:32 PM
If you leave me, can I come too.
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Post by: FJL on February 27, 2006, 12:40:07 PM
Vibes to Ginny's DH Richard.  Glad he's doing well.
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Post by: Ginny on February 27, 2006, 12:41:49 PM
DR Elmore, thanks - would you like to tell that to my managers?

The real kicker here is that I called the older brother's house this morning to tell them that if there was an emergency with M-i-L, the "first responder" brother would be unavailable.  Well, that older brother was also sick all night, so maybe the fair-haired younger one will have to step up this time . :-X
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Post by: Tomovoz on February 27, 2006, 12:44:19 PM
Thoughts with you and those you love DR Ginny.

The Bee Gees would never have suffered from multi-syllabic disease. Most puerile lyrics in the pop world.
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Post by: Ginny on February 27, 2006, 12:48:20 PM
Thanks, DRs FJL and Tomovoz!
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Post by: Tomovoz on February 27, 2006, 12:58:24 PM
Not TOTD but I watched "David & Lisa" last night.. First time since 1965! I still like it a lot but these days it does seem a little "heavy handed".  

Also watched Bryn and Renée "Under The Stars" concert.   Bryn's singing seems so "effortless". Beautiful.
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Post by: vixmom on February 27, 2006, 01:01:51 PM
Oh GINNY!! ~~~~VIBES~~~~ for DH Richard and for you too, caregiver to all..... I vote you get to choose your DVD NOW!


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Post by: Matt H. on February 27, 2006, 01:05:57 PM
I just read this about Dennis Weaver. It's been a terrible February for TV stars.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 27, 2006, 01:08:48 PM
Page Six LADY & THE TRAMP Dance!!!


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Post by: vixmom on February 27, 2006, 01:11:52 PM
When my mother gets mad she yells Anna Maria Alabergetti!!

Until I was a teenager I thought it was an Italian curse


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Post by: Matt H. on February 27, 2006, 01:12:17 PM
Thank you, DR Jane, for the back vibes. This has happened to me occasionally since about age 45, and then  I will go long periods where my back is just fine. It always takes about a week to fully heal and lose the soreness.
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Post by: George on February 27, 2006, 01:13:40 PM
DR GEORGE congratulations on the ABC'ing of your musicals.  It is so practical!  Which letter do you have the  most of?

I think the J's and S's are my most numerous....though the T's are close.

For me, I have a lot of S shows (I include live concert performances such as "Sondheim:  A Celebration," and there are several of those) and shows that start with M.  Go figure.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 27, 2006, 01:15:50 PM
My copy of SECOND ACT TROUBLE also arrived today.  :)
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Post by: George on February 27, 2006, 01:17:27 PM
Der Brucer scoffs whenever I get caught up on our filing, for DVDs and CDs.  And yes, I alphabetize.  He also doesn't appreciate my including opera with the musicals.  Well, it's all staged and acted music, dang it!  They belong together!  Enough of this elitism!

[/rant]

I have only a few operas on CD, "Porgy and Bess," "Suzannah" and "The Man Who Mistook His Wife For a Hat," and I file them all with my musicals.  I also have several jazz recordings of "P&B" (Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, Cleo Laine and Ray Charles, and Mel Tormé's "complete" score) and they're in with the musicals, also.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 27, 2006, 01:18:31 PM
I started my afternoon finsing QUEEN CHRISTINA which I got about halfway through last night.

One can hear now that John Gilbert's voice really is very pleasant and natural. It had to have been the primitive microphones of the early talkies which distorted his voice enough to make him sound nasal and ridiculous. For the first time, I was not put off by his voice (and I've seen this film on laserdisc many times but his voice didn't sound nearly as balanced as it does on this DVD.)
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Post by: Matt H. on February 27, 2006, 01:19:30 PM
Next, I watched another episode of FIREFLY which involved a duel (odd that there was a duel in QUEEN CHRISTINA as well)!
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Post by: Matt H. on February 27, 2006, 01:20:30 PM
I finished the afternoon with several episodes of THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW, Season 3. Just as fresh and funny as ever.
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Post by: George on February 27, 2006, 01:20:43 PM
A couple of "sayings" from the musical, City of Angels that I love:

"That's a ballgame of a different color"

and

"There won't be a dry seat in the house!"
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Post by: Ginny on February 27, 2006, 01:24:03 PM
Oh GINNY!! ~~~~VIBES~~~~ for DH Richard and for you too, caregiver to all..... I vote you get to choose your DVD NOW!

DR Vixmom - thank you!  I told DH Richard today that I'm a lousy nurse and I told him a long time ago that if he needed a nurse for his mother, he'd married the wrong woman.

BTW, my mother-in-law is doing much better, giving the hospital staff orders, asking for food, and she just called here to confirm what she'd sleuthed through hospital channels - that her dutiful middle son had been dismissed from the ER.  I'd have called and told her, but in ICU she can make calls, but not receive them.
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: S. Woody White on February 27, 2006, 01:24:29 PM
SWW, I have a question... What is your dog's name that you are holding and what breed is he/she?
The dog is Peggy.  She is a pit bull/boxer mix, brindle in color.  We were fostering her for about a year, and finally found the right home for her, with a teenaged boy ready to help train a dog correctly and a younger boy, aged ten, who needs a buddy.

Peggy came to us as a rescue from the local pound.  They were going to put her and her three pups down because of the pit heritage.  Instead, der B and I were able to take her and the pups in.  Sadly, one of the pups died that first night due to parvo; the other two pups stayed healthy, and we found them good homes fairly quickly.

We were initially reluctant to place Peggy because of a mange problem.  What with the strain of pupbirth and the lack of a home, der B realized that the best thing we could do was give her a stable residence until the mange cleared up.  Fortunately, she got along great with the rest of the dogs (Marty, Mikey, Bonnie, Buster, and Fletcher - yup, five other dogs), and particularly took to Fletcher, the deaf Dalmatian, roughhousing together and sharing toys.

Do we miss her?  Yes, of course, but we're also confident that we placed her well.  If her new family were having problems, we'd have heard by now.  Fletcher went through a moping period, but has started playing with the other dogs now.

And this leaves us open to foster other dogs - before fostering Peggy, we took in a found a new home for a collie named Zeus.  Der B has been threatening to find us a litter of puppies.  Just thinking of having puppies in the house again fills me with giggles.
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: vixmom on February 27, 2006, 01:27:54 PM
 Just thinking of having puppies in the house again fills me with giggles.

You ol' softee you....
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: S. Woody White on February 27, 2006, 01:31:19 PM
Greetings from Lestat rehearsal... I wish.
...But I do plan on dropping by rehearsal around 3:00, after the lunch break, and then heading with some of the cast and crew for dinner.  -They mentioned something about all-you-can-eat-ribs, or something like that.  ;)
There's something about heading out for a "bite to eat" with the Lestat cast that, well...

I just hope, friend Jose, if any of them suggests that you "play a vamp," that there's a piano nearby.
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: S. Woody White on February 27, 2006, 01:35:11 PM
You ol' softee you....
I'm thinking more of what it's like to lay down on the floor and getting covered with soft bellies, wagging tails, and very soft, wet kisses.

 :D
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: vixmom on February 27, 2006, 01:49:44 PM
I'm thinking more of what it's like to lay down on the floor and getting covered with soft bellies, wagging tails, and very soft, wet kisses.

 :D
:o


 and here I thought you were talking about puppies.....
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: vixmom on February 27, 2006, 01:51:05 PM
 ;D
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: Tomovoz on February 27, 2006, 01:51:21 PM
Sounds like Sydney this coming weekend - Gay Mardi Gras.
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: DearReaderLaura on February 27, 2006, 01:51:43 PM
Vibes to DR Ginny's DH. How frightening that must have been!

We all followed the story of Peggy and her pups while the action was going on. Peggy was just placed in her permanent home a short time before you joined us, DakotaCelt. It sounds like DerBrucer and SWoody found a very good home for her.
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: DearReaderLaura on February 27, 2006, 01:52:59 PM
TOD:  "That went straight to my liver."

This saying came to me from my best friend whose aunt used to say it about anything that gave her indigestion.
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: Joy on February 27, 2006, 01:58:20 PM
Hey all!

I also like "Ballgame of a different color."  :-)
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: Joy on February 27, 2006, 02:00:22 PM
Okay, all you writer types, I need your help with my Maid of Honor toast for my sister's wedding.  Here is the first draft:

One of the best-loved children's books in the world is "The Little Prince", by Antoine de Saint-Exupery (saN-teg-zu-pa-re').  It is an allegory of love and responsibility that teaches us to honor the mystery of love and life.  "Here is my secret," says the little prince:  "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye."  The author himself observed that "Love does not consist in gazing at each other, but in looking outward together in the same direction."  It's very rare in our family for all of us to be together in the same room at the same time, so I want you guys to look around and take this moment to appreciate that tonight, you are surrounded by your family and your closest friends, people who love and support you and will be there for you when the waters become rough.  I'm sure you'll get plenty of advice from them, whether you want it or not!  I can tell you from experience that if you ask people "What's the secret of marriage?" you'll get a lot of diverse opinions.
 
I am so honored to be among this group of people, because my sister and I did not really grow up together.  We became close as adults, and now it's hard to imagine that there was ever any time or distance between us.  And when I first saw Amanda and Brent together, it was hard to imagine he hadn't been there all along.  
 
Antoine de Saint-Exupery also wrote "Tell me who admires and loves you, and I will tell you who you are."  I think that tells us everything we need to know about you and about all of the people in this room.  Amanda and Brent, look outward together now and know that you're looking at the people who love you and admire you, and who will share their counsel and their secrets with you; but it is now your happy challenge to discover the secrets of your own marriage.
 
Let's all raise a glass to Amanda and Brent and toast them with these words of wisdom from Ogden Nash:  To keep your marriage brimming, with love in the wedding cup, whenever you're wrong admit it; whenever you're right, shut up.  Cheers!

<END>

I don't like the way it starts, I think there are too many quotes with not enough to link them to a point, and I don't like the repetition between the first and third paragraphs, but I can't figure out how to fix it.  

Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated.
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: Joy on February 27, 2006, 02:00:56 PM
Oh, and the pronunciation is a note to me.  :-)
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 27, 2006, 02:04:20 PM
Dear DR SWoody: Please ask DerBrucer to post a bird list. I would love to know what he is feeding.

Since you asked:

Mourning Dove
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Red Bellied Woodpecker
Downey Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Brown Creeper
Wood Thrush
American Robin
Gray Catbird
Brown Thrasher
Ovenbird
Eastern Towhee
Savannah Sparrow
Song Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Northern Cardinal
Blue Grosbeak
Indigo Bunting
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Boat-tailed Grackle
Bown-headed Cowbird
Purple Finch
House Finch
American Goldfinch
House Sparrow

And probably some other sparrows I am unable to differentiate.

der Brucer
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: Matt H. on February 27, 2006, 02:10:02 PM
Heading down now for cleaning activities and then get ready for a night of TV.


WBBL.
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 27, 2006, 02:12:03 PM

We all followed the story of Peggy and her pups while the action was going on. Peggy was just placed in her permanent home a short time before you joined us, DakotaCelt. It sounds like DerBrucer and SWoody found a very good home for her.

Peggy meets her new family:

(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/8472201/127572992.jpg)

(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/8472201/127573041.jpg)

See is now going to obedience school.

der Brucer
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: vixmom on February 27, 2006, 02:13:08 PM
Joy... I love the toast!




 
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: Joy on February 27, 2006, 02:14:11 PM
Vixmom - thanks!
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: vixmom on February 27, 2006, 02:14:54 PM
Vixdad's grandad used to go out for a walk after dinner explaining " I have to blow the stink off me"


 
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: Joy on February 27, 2006, 02:14:56 PM
If you can't take the heat, get out of the frying pan and throw the fat onto the fire.

There it is.
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: vixmom on February 27, 2006, 02:15:38 PM
Vixmom - no.

You're quick! I changed that because I figured it was too "inside"
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: vixmom on February 27, 2006, 02:18:25 PM
and now everyone will be even more confused! LOL

(those that don't automatically skip right past my posts!! LOL)
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: Joy on February 27, 2006, 02:18:45 PM
(http://www.goenglish.com/GoEnglish_com_OutOfTheFryingPanAndIntoTheFire.gif)

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Page 7 frying pan dance![/move]
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: George on February 27, 2006, 02:19:16 PM
Oy, what a 12+ hours we've had here!  

Just before 2am EST, I heard DH Richard bolt out of bed and the next thing I heard was Ka-Rash!.  When I got there, he was sitting on the bathroom floor, then he lay down with his head in the hallway, nose all bloody.  Well, I called 9-1-1 and they took him to the hospital about 3 blocks away.  I followed in my car and we spent the rest of the night and most of today in the ER.  They did all kinds of tests and diagnosed him with some multi-syllabic condition that means he "got up too fast."  He's OK - lying on the couch watching a DVD now - but I think I'll stay home (please, twist my arm) again tomorrow to keep an eye on him.

~~~ Vibes for DR Ginny's DH Richard!! ~~~
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: vixmom on February 27, 2006, 02:19:28 PM
Well time to face the hpoorors of the LIE... l
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: Joy on February 27, 2006, 02:20:16 PM
Vixmom - now nobody will ever know.  ;)
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: George on February 27, 2006, 02:25:04 PM
That's a lovely toast, Joy.  If you're not satisfied with it, I hope you post it when you are! ;D
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 27, 2006, 02:27:16 PM
Oy, what a 12+ hours we've had here!  

Just before 2am EST, I heard DH Richard bolt out of bed and the next thing I heard was Ka-Rash!.  When I got there, he was sitting on the bathroom floor, then he lay down with his head in the hallway, nose all bloody.  Well, I called 9-1-1 and they took him to the hospital about 3 blocks away.  I followed in my car and we spent the rest of the night and most of today in the ER.  They did all kinds of tests and diagnosed him with some multi-syllabic condition that means he "got up too fast."  He's OK - lying on the couch watching a DVD now - but I think I'll stay home (please, twist my arm) again tomorrow to keep an eye on him.

DR Ginny glad to hear that DH is okay.....
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 27, 2006, 02:31:53 PM
For me, I have a lot of S shows (I include live concert performances such as "Sondheim:  A Celebration," and there are several of those) and shows that start with M.  Go figure.

I figuerd it out (A Pajama Game reference):

S=30
F=29
M=26
C=25

(295 catalogued - about a dozen or so not yet entered)

F gets a high count becasue of the Forbidden B'Way series, plus the mutiple bversions of Follies and Forum.

der Brucer

For you techo-nerds: the inventory is kept in MS Access; I created a cross-tab Querey which I then exported to Excel for ranking.

Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: Jennifer on February 27, 2006, 02:34:57 PM
Vibes to DR Ginny's husband. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: Tomovoz on February 27, 2006, 02:39:32 PM
You can't wrong with "The Little Prince".
I wish our world leaders would read it and take note.


Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: Tomovoz on February 27, 2006, 02:41:13 PM
"S" is difficult to beat - 75 at least.
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 27, 2006, 02:41:33 PM
They did all kinds of tests and diagnosed him with some multi-syllabic condition that means he "got up too fast."  

As someone with low blood pressure, I'll tell you that happens to me quite often (the getting dizzy after standing - it happens enough that I am aware and quick sit back down). It is just a simple matter of when sitting the blood all pools in your lower body, if you pop up suddenly, your heart may not get oxygen to your brain fast enough.

der often-dizzy Brucer
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: Tomovoz on February 27, 2006, 02:43:38 PM
"M" a poor second at 53.
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: Tomovoz on February 27, 2006, 02:47:33 PM
With my boxes of 45 rpm singles.
Approx 90 in each box - over 4 boxes of artists whose name begins with "S".  all those singles by Streisand, Springfied, (Dusty), Sedaka, the Supremes  and Del Shannon!

"M" and C" are not that far behind!
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 27, 2006, 02:49:18 PM
The dog is Peggy.  She is a pit bull/boxer mix, brindle in color.  We were fostering her for about a year, and finally found the right home for her, with a teenaged boy ready to help train a dog correctly and a younger boy, aged ten, who needs a buddy.

Peggy came to us as a rescue from the local pound.  They were going to put her and her three pups down because of the pit heritage.  Instead, der B and I were able to take her and the pups in.  Sadly, one of the pups died that first night due to parvo; the other two pups stayed healthy, and we found them good homes fairly quickly.

We were initially reluctant to place Peggy because of a mange problem.  What with the strain of pupbirth and the lack of a home, der B realized that the best thing we could do was give her a stable residence until the mange cleared up.  Fortunately, she got along great with the rest of the dogs (Marty, Mikey, Bonnie, Buster, and Fletcher - yup, five other dogs), and particularly took to Fletcher, the deaf Dalmatian, roughhousing together and sharing toys.

Do we miss her?  Yes, of course, but we're also confident that we placed her well.  If her new family were having problems, we'd have heard by now.  Fletcher went through a moping period, but has started playing with the other dogs now.

And this leaves us open to foster other dogs - before fostering Peggy, we took in a found a new home for a collie named Zeus.  Der B has been threatening to find us a litter of puppies.  Just thinking of having puppies in the house again fills me with giggles.

Pretty dog... I am glad she is in a good home....

A good freind of mine had a dog that was a pitbull mix but sadly they had to put her down due to cancer... She turned out to be a big pussycat literally. She loved to have a belly scratched.
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 27, 2006, 02:53:37 PM
Hey all!

I also like "Ballgame of a different color."  :-)

DR JOY, we are all personalities of a different color!
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: Tomovoz on February 27, 2006, 02:54:51 PM
When Sh*T happens it really happens.
A young friend here arrived home yesterday to find his new (moved in 2 weeks back) unit flooded from a break in the pipes above.  His every posession was awash in more than just water. It's his birthday today!
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 27, 2006, 02:55:02 PM
Well time to face the hpoorors of the LIE... l

Oh ... no..... NOT... the... [shudder] ... h-p-o-o-r-o-r-s of life?

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Aughghghghghghghghghghgh![/move][/size]
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 27, 2006, 02:56:06 PM
When Sh*T happens it really happens.
A young friend here arrived home yesterday to find his new (moved in 2 weeks back) unit flooded from a break in the pipes above.  His every posession was awash in more than just water. It's his birthday today!

Where's Dr. Pangloss when you need him?

I feel terrible for your friend...
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 27, 2006, 02:58:25 PM
Well, the post has arrived - and the Show data base gets a new "J" entry:

Jesus' Kid Brother

It came with a lovely delightful neat note from the composer (Mark Karmelich) telling me they had just made a new expanded CD, and my copy has 20 songs instead of the advertized 16!

You can read about it  HERE (http://www.jesuskidbrother.com/).

der Brucer

Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 27, 2006, 03:02:20 PM
"M" a poor second at 53.

I'm impressed! (To think, I was taught aborigines could only count "one, two, many".)

der Brucer
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 27, 2006, 03:05:29 PM
Good Afternoon!

Back from rehearsal...

And the Instrument of the Day is "The Bottle".  -Preferably green glass.

;D
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 27, 2006, 03:06:11 PM
DR Ginny - You're most welcome!

:)
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: Ginny on February 27, 2006, 03:06:27 PM
Continued vibe thank-you's to DRs DearReaderLaura, George, DakotaCelt, and Jennifer.  DH Richard and I have each had naps and showers and are beginning to feel like human beings again.
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 27, 2006, 03:06:56 PM
And now I must hie myself down to Lincoln Center...  Someone had an extra ticket to tonight's Barbara Cook and Elaine Stritch Cabaret/Concert, so...

:D

Laters...
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: Tomovoz on February 27, 2006, 03:10:40 PM
Where's Dr. Pangloss when you need him?

I feel terrible for your friend...

Thanks for your candid comment DR RLP.
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: Tomovoz on February 27, 2006, 03:12:26 PM
I'm impressed! (To think, I was taught aborigines could only count "one, two, many".)

der Brucer
Hopefully racism is still not taught.
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: S. Woody White on February 27, 2006, 03:23:08 PM
...For you techo-nerds: the inventory is kept in MS Access; I created a cross-tab Querey which I then exported to Excel for ranking.
Yup, he's like this all the time.  He's actually done this for a living... but not with disc listings.
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: George on February 27, 2006, 03:24:36 PM
I figuerd it out (A Pajama Game reference):

S=30
F=29
M=26
C=25

(295 catalogued - about a dozen or so not yet entered)

F gets a high count becasue of the Forbidden B'Way series, plus the mutiple bversions of Follies and Forum.

der Brucer

For you techo-nerds: the inventory is kept in MS Access; I created a cross-tab Querey which I then exported to Excel for ranking.

I used to have an Excel spreadsheet of all my musicals...CDs, LPs, cassettes, CD-Rs, etc., but when my computer crashed a couple of years ago, I lost everything. :P Now that my CDs are in order and my records are pretty much still in order, I may rebuild it.  I've certainly bought a lot of new stuff in the last two years. ;)
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: S. Woody White on February 27, 2006, 03:26:48 PM
And now I must hie myself down to Lincoln Center...  Someone had an extra ticket to tonight's Barbara Cook and Elaine Stritch Cabaret/Concert, so...

:D

Laters...
Good for you!!!

Make sure to report, particularly about the duets!
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: S. Woody White on February 27, 2006, 03:28:10 PM
Hopefully racism is still not taught.
I did warn him.  *sigh*
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: Joy on February 27, 2006, 03:28:26 PM
Jose... I am envious.  I must admit that I covet your goods.
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: Joy on February 27, 2006, 03:31:39 PM
George, thank you for reminding me that I need to do my "weekly" backup on my laptop.  

And thanks for the nice comments on the toast.  You don't think there's a redundancy there?  Of course, I am my worst critic...
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: Ginny on February 27, 2006, 03:32:08 PM
The author himself observed that "Love does not consist in gazing at each other, but in looking outward together in the same direction."

DR Joy - the whole toast is quite lovely, but this is, I think, the essence of a healthy relationship.  Can you share any wedding details with us?
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: Tomovoz on February 27, 2006, 03:33:36 PM
I did warn him.  *sigh*
Racist/nationalistic humour can work at the right time in the right place but RARELY in print.

Thanks S Woody.
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: TCB on February 27, 2006, 03:34:20 PM
Hi, Fred (there's no reference there that I can think of) other than Hello :-)

Try, "Hi ya, Fred!"  A Barney Rubble referrence.
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: Joy on February 27, 2006, 03:46:16 PM
DR Joy - the whole toast is quite lovely, but this is, I think, the essence of a healthy relationship.  Can you share any wedding details with us?

Sure, you mean like family history/relationship details or wedding planning details?
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: DearReaderLaura on February 27, 2006, 04:12:10 PM
That's an impressive list, DerBrucer!! Most of those are ones we don't get out here.
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: Jrand73 on February 27, 2006, 04:33:09 PM
Back vibes for DR MATTH ~~~~~~~~~~~~~

VIBES FOR DH RICHARD ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: Jrand73 on February 27, 2006, 04:36:18 PM
SECOND ACT TROUBLE was very enjoyable.  It was a good read from beginning to end.

I was mistaken in what I thought it was.  It is NOT a newly written book.  It is a collection of articles by various writers who had done magazine and newspaper pieces on various shows headed for Broadway.  They are very interesting and entertaining - with interpolations well written by Mr Steven Suskin.  It's a nice BIG book with some nice illustrations, lots of PLAYBILLS and sheet music covers and pages.

Well worth its purchase price.

I will post an AMAZON review by Wednesday.

HOWEVER if the delay was caused because they wanted to get all the errors - they should look at page 306 again - there is a letter missing.
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: Jrand73 on February 27, 2006, 04:37:38 PM
Love reading about everyone's lists - and was surprised at the F's - until DR derBRUCER explained it.

Shocking news about your friend and his new abode, DR TOMovOZ!  I know they are just "things" - but I would be hard pressed to replace most of what I have....it would be impossible!
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: MBarnum on February 27, 2006, 05:34:12 PM
Yes, Tomovoz, what a horrible birthday present to return home to.
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: Cillaliz on February 27, 2006, 05:35:11 PM
This hasn't been a great week for TV stars...Weaver, Knotts and McGavin...

...but the rule of threes seems to be in play!

That's exactly what I was thinking.
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: MBarnum on February 27, 2006, 05:36:15 PM
I just had a very nice chat with Tony "Wally" Dow. Very nice guy! We shall continue our chat tomorrow afternoon.
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: MBarnum on February 27, 2006, 05:37:00 PM
The man from UPS just rang my bell and gave me a nice package.
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: Cillaliz on February 27, 2006, 05:49:36 PM
Scarce as a deviled egg after a church picnic
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: Cillaliz on February 27, 2006, 05:50:18 PM
I wonder what she'd charge to haunt a house.
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: Cillaliz on February 27, 2006, 05:51:03 PM
It was so good, it'd bring tears to a glass eye
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: Cillaliz on February 27, 2006, 05:53:56 PM
Never try to each a pig to sing, it wastes your time and annoys the pig
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: Cillaliz on February 27, 2006, 05:54:42 PM
Even a fish wouldn't get in trouble if he kept his mouth shut
Title: Re:IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT...
Post by: Cillaliz on February 27, 2006, 05:56:58 PM
GOOD HEALTH VIBES TO DH RICHARD!!!!!

That had to be scary Ginny, sounds like things are getting better, hope they continue to improve
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 27, 2006, 05:59:38 PM
I just had a very nice chat with Tony "Wally" Dow. Very nice guy! We shall continue our chat tomorrow afternoon.

MBarnum, did you know he worked on a telemovie version of Doctor Who that was on Fox some years ago... Paul McGann was the new doctor.
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Post by: Jane on February 27, 2006, 06:00:21 PM
Ginny good vibes for DH Richard.  Has your heart stopped racing?

Good news about his mother.  I love that she was able to charm the hospital staff into telling her anything regarding another patient, son or not.
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Post by: Jane on February 27, 2006, 06:03:36 PM
Tomovoz, good vibes for your poor friend.
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 27, 2006, 06:08:13 PM
A Universal Good vibes to all who need them, and to those who don't think they need them too, you never know
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Post by: Ginny on February 27, 2006, 06:10:06 PM
Ginny good vibes for DH Richard.  Has your heart stopped racing?

Good news about his mother.  I love that she was able to charm the hospital staff into telling her anything regarding another patient, son or not.

Thank you, Jane - and JRand and Cillaliz.  

As for my condition:  My mouth has never been so dry as when I arrived at the ER, right behind the ambulance.

As for my M-in-L "charming" the hospital staff:  We had a call tonight from our niece Jen.  She walked in just as they were preparing to move Grandma, who was pitching a major fit over the move.  Fortunately, Jen's step-mother and half-sister arrived for reinforcements.  It's nice to give the "second string" some caregiving time on the playing field.  
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Post by: Jane on February 27, 2006, 06:11:01 PM
I just had a very nice chat with Tony "Wally" Dow. Very nice guy! We shall continue our chat tomorrow afternoon.

I know a woman who had a major crush on Tony Dow when she was young(I suspect she still has one).  She wrote her only fan letter to him requesting an autographed photo.  To her huge disappointment, which I think she hasn’t recovered from, she received an autographed photo from The Beave.


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Post by: Ginny on February 27, 2006, 06:12:51 PM
This is my Space Odyssey post and I can't think of a better use of the space than to send major vibes to the friend of DR Tomovoz.

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~~~~~~~~~~~~~[/move]
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Post by: Jane on February 27, 2006, 06:13:56 PM

Ginny I get it.  The squeaky wheel gets the grease.  
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 27, 2006, 06:14:13 PM
Congrats on your space odyssey, Ginny
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Post by: Ginny on February 27, 2006, 06:15:27 PM
Sure, you mean like family history/relationship details or wedding planning details?

DR Joy, I was thinking more wedding planning, but since I've unloaded some family dynamics stuff today it might be interesting to hear others'.
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Post by: Ginny on February 27, 2006, 06:18:06 PM

Ginny I get it.  The squeaky wheel gets the grease.  

Yes, Jane, I learned a lot today about how much "patient advocacy" has to be done by those accompanying people to the hospital.  And about how little concern medical personnel have for the well-being of the accompaniers (is that a word?).
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Post by: Jane on February 27, 2006, 06:20:45 PM

Joy your toast is beautiful.  When is the wedding and why didn’t you grow up with your sister?  
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Post by: Jane on February 27, 2006, 06:22:09 PM
Ginny sad but true.
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Post by: Tomovoz on February 27, 2006, 06:25:38 PM
Thank you DRs for the vibes and concern for our young friend Gavin.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on February 27, 2006, 06:26:03 PM

Joy your toast is beautiful.  

Just add eggs over easy ;)
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Post by: Jane on February 27, 2006, 06:27:58 PM
Not only did Dennis Weaver make the world a better place with his acting and good deeds, he is responsible for Ron Howard’s existence.
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Post by: Jane on February 27, 2006, 06:30:07 PM
I can just picture the responses to my last post. ;D
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Post by: MBarnum on February 27, 2006, 06:32:08 PM
MBarnum, did you know he worked on a telemovie version of Doctor Who that was on Fox some years ago... Paul McGann was the new doctor.

Yes, I saw that listed on his credits and I will ask him about that show when we continue the interview tomorrow. I am curious to know how he became involved with it.

He also directed episodes of Coach and Bablyon 5.
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Post by: MBarnum on February 27, 2006, 06:34:26 PM
Not only did Dennis Weaver make the world a better place with his acting and good deeds, he is responsible for Ron Howard’s existence.

Does Ronnie's dad know about that?
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 27, 2006, 06:35:30 PM
A Universal Good vibes to all who need them, and to those who don't think they need them too, you never know

You are a gem

Good news to report...

Have fridge and it came Just before I left for work and it plugged in chilling and should be ready to load with remnants of the old on when I get home. I will have to stop at the store on the way home...
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 27, 2006, 06:42:34 PM
Yes, I saw that listed on his credits and I will ask him about that show when we continue the interview tomorrow. I am curious to know how he became involved with it.

He also directed episodes of Coach and Bablyon 5.

This is what little bit that I do know about it Mbarnum...

It was a joint venture between the Beeb and Fox and an effort to sate the American appetite for the good doctor. It was proposed that a movie was to be done to test the waters for a new series. The movie recieved lukewarm reception... (MY opinion heere --- what do they expect in teh middle of June!!) Some americans dissed it and it was unfortunate and I suspect it is due to their lack of knowledge about the history and symbology surrounding the character of the Doctor.

From a freind who was once involved with one of hte writers of the novels based on the characters it was a recommendation of someone from Babylon 5 to Fox and the Beeb.

Also did you know that Tony worked with Days alum, Richard Biggs. Biggs was also well acqauinted with Matt AShford who is bk's play, Deceit.....   ::::: hides hjer soap knowledge quickly ::::
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Post by: Jane on February 27, 2006, 06:42:44 PM
Congratulations DakotaCelt!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 27, 2006, 06:45:03 PM
DR Joy, Lovely toast.....

DR Tomovoz, Sorry to hear about Gavin's misfortune... I hope things look up for him soon.

REst in Peace, Dennis Weaver... He was a remarkable individual.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 27, 2006, 06:46:11 PM
Congratulations DakotaCelt!

I know.... I can finally have MILK again!!!

Dr Jane, Is taht a recent picture of you and DH Keith?
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Post by: Jane on February 27, 2006, 06:47:27 PM
LOL, far from it.  We were seventeen.  
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Post by: Ginny on February 27, 2006, 06:48:29 PM
It just hit me how little sleep I got last night and how too-old I am for all-nighters.  I've already called off work for tomorrow, so will be around most of the day.  Thanks again for all the vibes for DH Richard.  'night.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 27, 2006, 06:48:45 PM
LOL, far from it.  We were seventeen.  

You look wonderful I am sure.... Ageless I suspect!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 27, 2006, 06:50:58 PM
Wonder if I willl hit 1000 by the end of the week?
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Post by: Jane on February 27, 2006, 06:53:05 PM
LOL-I wish.  

My hair hasn't been that light since I was nineteen (?) when I returned to my natural brown color.  Once in a while I go through lighter stages and then, as I am now, return to being a brunette.
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Post by: Jane on February 27, 2006, 06:54:44 PM
MBarnum ;D

We are going to watch the conclusion of BLEAKHOUSE tonight.

‘night.

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Post by: FJL on February 27, 2006, 06:54:49 PM
Nice little teaser about Dennis weaver and Ron Howard, Jane.  I won't give the "answer" away, but it really is an example about how one small aprt of one life touches so many others.

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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 27, 2006, 06:56:15 PM
Nice little teaser about Dennis weaver and Ron Howard, Jane.  I won't give the "answer" away, but it really is an example about how one small aprt of one life touches so many others.



I remember Dennis WEaver on Centennial, McCloud and Gunsmoke
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Post by: DERBRUCER on February 27, 2006, 07:05:37 PM
Once in a while I go through lighter stages and then, as I am now, return to being a brunette.

And a lovely one at that!

der flirting Brucer
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Post by: FJL on February 27, 2006, 07:11:23 PM
This just in - Based on a reliable report, the Stritch/Cook duets were "The Grass is Always Greener" and "You're Not Sick (You're Just in Love)."
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Post by: FJL on February 27, 2006, 07:14:58 PM
WARNING - VERY POLITICALLY INCORRECT WACKY SAYING OVERHEARD IN THE LOGE (UPSTAIRS SEATING) AT THE VIVIAN BEAUMONT THEATER TONIGHT:




"I don't care if this is the loge, sir, you don't really need binoculars to see Barbara Cook."



Note:  I'm extremely weight-challenged myself, but I did admire the logic of that line.
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Post by: bk on February 27, 2006, 07:22:19 PM
Back from the mix, which went very well.  Vinnie had done all but the final three songs, and we went through everything, I futzed with this and that and it all sounds very good.  Some of the performances are lovely, some less so, but that's the nature of the beast.  Obviously, they learned no lessons from Vinnie and I in terms of actually recording the show - they didn't have two sets of ADAT machines, which means that every time the tape came to an end, they literally had to stop, change tapes, then continue recording.  Unfortunately, some people were in the middle of their songs, like poor Linda Purl, whose performance isn't on the CD, along with a couple of other folks.  If you have two sets of machines, then you start the B machines as the A machines are running out and you lose nothing.  Oh, well.  But, I'm happy with the sound (you should have heard the exrement that called itself a "mix" that they played for me - the vocals were so far back you couldn't even hear them).  We'll finish up tomorrow.  Now, I must relax.
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Post by: FJL on February 27, 2006, 07:29:03 PM
Oops, correct title of that song is just "You're Just in Love" - I knew it didn't look right.
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Post by: Joy on February 27, 2006, 07:32:09 PM
Ginny, Jane, and anyone else who wants to know about my sister's wedding in three weeks (eek!):

My sister and I share our father, but I was born six years before her and my parents split up shortly thereafter and my mom & I moved back to the Washington, D.C. area, where she was from.  My dad met my sister's mom (hereinafter referred to as ESM - short for Evil StepMother) and they got married and lived in Reno.  I started going to visit my dad when I was six; I would go every summer and one or two Christmases.  My sister Amanda was born the second summer I visited my Dad (I think).  They had two other kids, Justin, then Lindsay.  When I was 11 I moved in with them in Reno.  When I was 14 I moved out (making a very, very long story short) and back to my mom.  I didn't even speak to anyone in my Dad's family until I was a freshman in college.  That Christmas we reconciled and I spent the holiday with them.  I visited them a couple times a year.  My Dad and ESM got divorced my senior year in college.  My Dad got remarried to Lynn, who gets her real name because she is a wonderful person and my salvation with all the wedding planning drama.  Amanda (the bride) met Brent a few years ago and I absolutely LOVE him and I love them together.

SO, the wedding will be at my dad's country club in the suburbs of Phoenix.  It's a lovely venue facing the SanTan Mountains, on a golf course, and the reception will be held in the outdoor patio of the clubhouse.  It's a beautiful setting and it will be absolutely lovely... if a little boring by my admittedly oddball standards.  :-)  My sister is very concerned with what people think and what is traditionally "done" at weddings, and very uninterested in using any sort of creativity.  Everything will happen basically exactly the way you would expect it, and you can bet you will be hearing Pachelbel's Canon at some point in the evening.  Which is fine, and only annoying because she is so afraid of disappointing anyone or causing any waves.  I think she might be on to something, though:  there is SOOO much potential for drama, it might be a really wise idea to play it all as carefully as possible.

(Begin Theme to Days of Our Lives)

Potential Drama -- If you don't like soap opera, stop reading now:
1) Lindsay acts like she hates Amanda and doesn't want anything to do with the wedding, other than complaining about everything and being as offensive as possible around the guests (filthy mouth, very negative, abrasive personality, generally very unhappy person).  It's all a defense mechanism but disturbing nonetheless.  Sad.  Amanda is worried that Lindsay will cause a problem and ruin the wedding day.

2) ESM and I haven't spoken in something like 4 years.  I don't give up on people and I don't believe that most people are truly evil or past redemption -- but this is the exception.  This woman poisoned my life until I finally got the courage and strength to let go of the relationship.  I tried to reach out to her on a professional level when Amanda asked me to be her MOH, just to make things easier on her (Amanda).  Didn't work.   She'd rather have her poison and drama.  Amanda is afraid she'll cause a problem with me and ruin the wedding day.

3) Amanda's aunt (we'll call her Shirley) is pissed at my Dad (her brother) and is threatening to cause a scene at the wedding.  Amanda is afraid she WILL cause a scene and ruin the wedding day.

Anybody wanna come hide behind the palm trees?  :-)
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Post by: FJL on February 27, 2006, 07:32:20 PM
Speaking of Stritch -

One for Mahler!
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Post by: FJL on February 27, 2006, 07:33:24 PM
Oops, missed the page turn by 11 seconds.

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Post by: Joy on February 27, 2006, 07:34:20 PM
(http://blogs.mediavillage.com/culture_drift/archives/days.jpg)

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Page 10 wedding drama dance!![/move]
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Post by: FJL on February 27, 2006, 07:37:23 PM
Another wacky saying:  Mr. Ed can't talk right now, he's a little hoarse.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 27, 2006, 07:39:57 PM
Ginny, Jane, and anyone else who wants to know about my sister's wedding in three weeks (eek!):

My sister and I share our father, but I was born six years before her and my parents split up shortly thereafter and my mom & I moved back to the Washington, D.C. area, where she was from.  My dad met my sister's mom (hereinafter referred to as ESM - short for Evil StepMother) and they got married and lived in Reno.  I started going to visit my dad when I was six; I would go every summer and one or two Christmases.  My sister Amanda was born the second summer I visited my Dad (I think).  They had two other kids, Justin, then Lindsay.  When I was 11 I moved in with them in Reno.  When I was 14 I moved out (making a very, very long story short) and back to my mom.  I didn't even speak to anyone in my Dad's family until I was a freshman in college.  That Christmas we reconciled and I spent the holiday with them.  I visited them a couple times a year.  My Dad and ESM got divorced my senior year in college.  My Dad got remarried to Lynn, who gets her real name because she is a wonderful person and my salvation with all the wedding planning drama.  Amanda (the bride) met Brent a few years ago and I absolutely LOVE him and I love them together.

SO, the wedding will be at my dad's country club in the suburbs of Phoenix.  It's a lovely venue facing the SanTan Mountains, on a golf course, and the reception will be held in the outdoor patio of the clubhouse.  It's a beautiful setting and it will be absolutely lovely... if a little boring by my admittedly oddball standards.  :-)  My sister is very concerned with what people think and what is traditionally "done" at weddings, and very uninterested in using any sort of creativity.  Everything will happen basically exactly the way you would expect it, and you can bet you will be hearing Pachelbel's Canon at some point in the evening.  Which is fine, and only annoying because she is so afraid of disappointing anyone or causing any waves.  I think she might be on to something, though:  there is SOOO much potential for drama, it might be a really wise idea to play it all as carefully as possible.

(Begin Theme to Days of Our Lives)

Potential Drama -- If you don't like soap opera, stop reading now:
1) Lindsay acts like she hates Amanda and doesn't want anything to do with the wedding, other than complaining about everything and being as offensive as possible around the guests (filthy mouth, very negative, abrasive personality, generally very unhappy person).  It's all a defense mechanism but disturbing nonetheless.  Sad.  Amanda is worried that Lindsay will cause a problem and ruin the wedding day.

2) ESM and I haven't spoken in something like 4 years.  I don't give up on people and I don't believe that most people are truly evil or past redemption -- but this is the exception.  This woman poisoned my life until I finally got the courage and strength to let go of the relationship.  I tried to reach out to her on a professional level when Amanda asked me to be her MOH, just to make things easier on her (Amanda).  Didn't work.   She'd rather have her poison and drama.  Amanda is afraid she'll cause a problem with me and ruin the wedding day.

3) Amanda's aunt (we'll call her Shirley) is pissed at my Dad (her brother) and is threatening to cause a scene at the wedding.  Amanda is afraid she WILL cause a scene and ruin the wedding day.

Anybody wanna come hide behind the palm trees?  :-)


DR Joy, great drama but now worthy of Days at the present moment...  I hope it all works out

I will opt to be the maitre 'd
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 27, 2006, 07:40:59 PM
(http://blogs.mediavillage.com/culture_drift/archives/days.jpg)

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Just read some interesting stuff on the boards....

I see NBC has signed a deal for telenovelas on the nbc networks....

Not sure what that will mean for Days and the other show that shall remain nameless

I read that on NBCUMV

http://nbcumv.com/entertainment/release_detail.nbc/entertainment-20060227000000-inlandmarkmovenb.html
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Post by: FJL on February 27, 2006, 07:49:56 PM
Wow, that's quite a family drama, Joy.  Vibes to all of you.
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Post by: Rodzinski on February 27, 2006, 08:34:40 PM
Joy-
I think that toast is marvelous. I saw nothing redundant. The only thing, and this is just the editor in me, is you could not say "Antoine" the second time you refer to the author. Otherwise, perfect!
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Post by: Matt H. on February 27, 2006, 08:35:23 PM
I know quite a few men who had crushes on Tony Dow. He was a VERY utilitarian heartthrob.
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Post by: Rodzinski on February 27, 2006, 08:36:32 PM
Fife, Kolchak, McCloud...
It's too much!
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Post by: Matt H. on February 27, 2006, 08:38:33 PM
Started the evening watching several more episodes of THE MARY TYLER MORE SHOW including a hilarious one where Ted and Loud become best friends until Ted does something boneheaded during the news instead of reading a breaking news story.

Classics!
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Post by: Rodzinski on February 27, 2006, 08:38:40 PM
The last time I saw Dennis Weaver was on, gosh it may have still been Johnny Carson, and he was talking about his house he lived in out in the desert which was made of recycled tires.

Recently, I did see DUEL for the first time ever.
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Post by: Rodzinski on February 27, 2006, 08:40:03 PM
DakotaCelt-
Did you ever see THE CURSE OF FATAL DEATH, the Dr. Who spoof with Rowan Atkinson, Joanna Lumley, Hugh Grant and Jim Broadbent as various incarnations of the Doctor, and Jonathan Pryce as The Master? Quite funny.
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Post by: Rodzinski on February 27, 2006, 08:41:03 PM
Watched the Howie Mandel briefcase show tonight. It was okay, but I could do it maybe once a month, tops. It seems like a stretch, entertainment-wise.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 27, 2006, 08:41:25 PM
Couldn't resist starting prime time with DEAL OR NO DEAL, and dang if it didn't suck me in again. Such a simple premise but as the odds go up that the person has chosen a suitcase with a huge dollar figure inside and he's offered a nice sum (but substantially less) instead of what might be in the case, it gets VERY involving.
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Post by: Rodzinski on February 27, 2006, 08:42:23 PM
While I'm on a role, I must dish out vibes to Tomovoz's pal and to Ginny and Co. as well as Vixmom.

And a hearty thanks to Tomovoz from whom I received a fine CD in the post today!
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Post by: Matt H. on February 27, 2006, 08:43:04 PM
At 8:30, I switched over to HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER. Interesting backstory on Barney but again, not hilarious comedy.

Great to see one of my faves, Mark Derwin, guest starring on the episode.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 27, 2006, 08:44:18 PM
'24' was, as always, engrossing, suspense-filled entertainment. Wouldn't think of missing it. Ever.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 27, 2006, 08:45:35 PM
MEDIUM had another off the cuff episode that I thought I had figured out. The killer was who I suspected but the motive was not at all what I was expecting.
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Post by: Rodzinski on February 27, 2006, 08:46:29 PM
McCloud had an interesting theme song. Was it a synthesizer, a theremin or somebody whistling?
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Post by: bk on February 27, 2006, 08:49:11 PM
Tony Dow was the host of my documentary for ABC - Weekday Heroes.  A wonderful chap.
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Post by: Rodzinski on February 27, 2006, 08:49:48 PM
HELLO LARRY also had an interesting theme song. Well, not interesting per se, but the fact that I remember it all these years later after the show's brief run proves it was at least catchy. And I can thank FJL for reviving that memory!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 27, 2006, 08:54:51 PM
DakotaCelt-
Did you ever see THE CURSE OF FATAL DEATH, the Dr. Who spoof with Rowan Atkinson, Joanna Lumley, Hugh Grant and Jim Broadbent as various incarnations of the Doctor, and Jonathan Pryce as The Master? Quite funny.

I have heard about it and seen a few excerpts but I would LOVE to see the whole thing....
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Post by: FJL on February 27, 2006, 08:59:18 PM
And the theme song went something like:

Well, Hello Larry (Hello Larry..)
You talk to people all day for a living (Hello Larry..)
But all those easy answers you are giving..
Are you really living your life that way?
Portland is a long way from L.A. (A long way)
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Post by: Joy on February 27, 2006, 08:59:58 PM
Thanks all for listening to my long wedding drama post... I am definitely getting frazzled!  I appreciate you all letting me vent and your comments re: the toast.  

Vibes to the sick, flooded, injured, and non-refrigerated among ye.

Good night!
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Post by: FJL on February 27, 2006, 09:01:29 PM
Just ran across the theme song for JAMES AT 15, which later became JAMES AT 16, and which had to have been the best series to ever come out of a Godawful pilot TV-movie.  
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Post by: FJL on February 27, 2006, 09:03:54 PM
Although I recall the pilot for THE PAPER CHASE TV series being a bit crass and crude, and that also turned out to be a very classy series.
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Post by: Rodzinski on February 27, 2006, 09:05:18 PM
What was that kid's name who played James? Lance something. He seemed like he could become an actor of some merit. Last I heard about him, I remember a USA Today article some years ago where he was involved in a domestic dispute where he said his "old lady" had hit him.

Thanks for the Hello Larry lyrics (Hello Larry)
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Post by: Rodzinski on February 27, 2006, 09:06:28 PM
I remember PAPER CHASE came on a network first and fizzled, then it was on cable that it became something better.
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Post by: FJL on February 27, 2006, 09:07:19 PM
Lance Kerwin.  Really a fine actor.
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Post by: FJL on February 27, 2006, 09:08:55 PM
A page 11 Lance

(Imagine picture of Lance Kerwin here.)
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Post by: Matt H. on February 27, 2006, 09:09:27 PM
Lance Kerwin who was Brian Kerwin (TORCH SONG TRILOGY)'s brother.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 27, 2006, 09:09:56 PM
On my way to bed now.

Good night, all!
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Post by: Rodzinski on February 27, 2006, 09:14:17 PM
A page 11 Lance

(Imagine picture of Lance Kerwin here.)

 :D
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Post by: Tomovoz on February 27, 2006, 09:14:43 PM
A page 11 Lance

(Imagine picture of Lance Kerwin here.)
Do you start of each page with a lance a lot DR JMK. Yes I smiled. The worse the better for me!
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Post by: Tomovoz on February 27, 2006, 09:16:06 PM
I hope DR TPunk enjoys the Cd in the right spirit DR Rodzinski and they you do not have to take cover.
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Post by: FJL on February 27, 2006, 09:18:05 PM
Not to be confused with Lance (LAST STARFIGHTER) Guest.

Or Christopher (DYNASTUD) Lance.
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Post by: Rodzinski on February 27, 2006, 09:21:07 PM
I hope DR TPunk enjoys the Cd in the right spirit DR Rodzinski and they you do not have to take cover.

Don't worry Tom, I'll tell her Der Brucer sent it to me!
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Post by: Tomovoz on February 27, 2006, 09:24:07 PM
Were either of them a Major Lance?  (an "Um Um Um Um Um" reference)
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Post by: Tomovoz on February 27, 2006, 09:25:47 PM
Don't worry Tom, I'll tell her Der Brucer sent it to me!
LOL
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Post by: FJL on February 27, 2006, 09:26:23 PM
Interesting that imdb doesn't specify the relationship between Lance Kerwin and Brian Kerwin, and they're 11 years apart in age.  I shall see what google has to say on this issue.
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Post by: FJL on February 27, 2006, 09:32:09 PM
Googling both Kerwins seemed to mostly get me offers of pictures of them in various questionable poses, so I stopped looking.

MattH, are they actually related?
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Post by: FJL on February 27, 2006, 09:34:30 PM
Brian Kerwin's series BEGGARS AND CHOOSERS was an addiction in this household for quite a while.  I seem to remember that show had fun opening credits.
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Post by: FJL on February 27, 2006, 09:41:05 PM
Favorite theme song of all time, one which gives me a lift and a springy step just thinking about it, remains "With A Little Love, Just A Little Love" from the short-lived DEBBIE REYNOLDS SHOW.  I've tried to find  arecording of the song, assuming it was some sort of standard, and I finally found it on a Monty Python DVD set, since they had used that song as the theme for THE ATTILA THE HUN SHOW.
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Post by: FJL on February 27, 2006, 09:42:23 PM
Forgive my spelling, I'm still on Boca Raton time.

Oh, wait...that's the same as NY time.

Never mind.
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Post by: George on February 27, 2006, 11:00:37 PM
I know a woman who had a major crush on Tony Dow when she was young(I suspect she still has one).  She wrote her only fan letter to him requesting an autographed photo.  To her huge disappointment, which I think she hasn’t recovered from, she received an autographed photo from The Beave.

MBarnum, maybe you could get the name of Jane's friend and make a special request of Tony Dow?? ;) It might make a nice ending to the interview.
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Post by: George on February 27, 2006, 11:03:17 PM
What was that kid's name who played James? Lance something. He seemed like he could become an actor of some merit. Last I heard about him, I remember a USA Today article some years ago where he was involved in a domestic dispute where he said his "old lady" had hit him.

According to IMDb.com's bio of Lance Kerwin (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0450130/):

June 2000 - Lives on the LA drug and alcohol ranch called U-Turn For Christ with his 6 year old daughter, Savanah, and recently embarked on a missionary trip to Indonesia and The Phillipines. Kerwin says he started smoking pot before age 10 and did crack in his 20s. He only became clean & sober in the 90s through his new-found religious beliefs.

(May 2004) After many checkings in & out of rehabs, for drugs or alcohol problems during his teens and 20s, he is finally cleaned and sober. Most recently, he's a newly converted christian and as of May 2004 is an indoctrined new Priest/Minister.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 27, 2006, 11:35:15 PM
DR George, I was reading earlier today, you have an impressive musical collection...

I commend you. I almost rivals my Irish music collection....

Love the stuff!!