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[elmore3003]

DR Nursie, it's the Albert Finney SCROOGE I detest, much as I like the cast. I remember seeing it and thinking that, while it wasn't a LOST HORIZON disaster, it was just a very ugly film. I probably should watch it again sometme to see if my opinion's changed. I much prefer Alastair Sim, George C Scott and Patrick Stewart adaptations.

I just ordered SCROOGE from Amazon.com; I'll rewatch it.

I meant to be generic, that of all SCROOGE & CHRISTMAS CAROL movies, the Albert Finny one is my favorite.  It is because I never liked any of the versions up until then & I enjoyed Albert Finny so much.  I think I was over exposed to the Mr. Magoo one as a child which I hated with a passion.  I wish I had read A CHRISTMAS CAROL before I ever saw it. 

I think many of the Jule Styne songs for Mr Magoo and better than those for the Albert Finney version, especially the evocative "Winter Was Warm."

[TCB]

And in case anyone was wondering, there really is a Mario Batali Colander.  I have to switch my 2008 colander for a 2009 colander, though.

http://www.everten.com.au/product/mario-batali-colander.html

Well, I haven't a clew how you figure out what day it is from that colander!

[JoseSPiano]

Good Morning! Good Afternoon!

I'm up, I'm up... But I let my monkey sleep in today.

[Jane]

DR Ron, speedy no cold vibes!

[Jane]

Good Morning! Good Afternoon!

I'm up, I'm up... But I let my monkey sleep in today.

Where does he plan to visit today?

[Jane]

Is Monkey a he?

[singdaw]

I remember visiting someone's house once as a child of perhaps 5 or 6.  They had the Mr. Magoo version of "A Christmas Carol" on the television and I remember being terribly frightened.

I haven't revisited as an adult to discover if it really was scary or not.

[singdaw]

I thought of visiting HHW.com to ask scrimshaw how to move past that

I just whistle a happy tune...

[singdaw]

...but your mileage may vary.

[DERBRUCER]

A New Years present for BK:

LATIMES

Text-messaging, 911 use among the many areas affected by new California laws
...
The California Highway Patrol plans no grace period before enforcing the law that takes effect today prohibiting the use of text-messaging devices -- including cellphones, BlackBerrys and laptop computers -- while driving, according to CHP spokeswoman Fran Clader. And a motorist does not have to be caught in a vehicle that is moving to get a ticket.

"Motorists may not text at a stoplight," she said. "They are still operating a vehicle and need to focus their attention on the safe operation of that vehicle."

Fines are $20 for first offenses and $50 for subsequent violations, Clader said.
...

der Brucer

[TCB]

LOL - I just knew someone would take off with this, as soon as I typed it!

The perils of posting at HHW!!!   

Wasn't that a Betty Hutton movie?

[DERBRUCER]

Is Monkey a he?

Considering you support for spay/neuter programs, Monkey should be quiet!

der Brucer

[JMK]

I feel like being an agent provocateur--I want monkey to marry chooster and the two to document their romantic adventures.

[TCB]

Friday Media Check:

CD - XANADU (OCR)

DVD - SWING VOTE (Blu-ray)
         WITHOUT A PADDLE: NATURE'S CALLING
         THE LOST BOYS (Blu-ray)

DVR - nada!

Is that the Chronicles of Nada?

[JoseSPiano]

~~~~~GOOP-BE-GONE VIBES FOR DR RON PULLIAM~~~~~

[singdaw]

I want monkey to marry chooster and the two to document their romantic adventures.

All the while wearing their chef's hats?

[TCB]

Oh, why not....

TOD:
   DVD: Robert Shaw Chorale
 

I didn't know that you liked Westerns.

[JoseSPiano]

Is Monkey a he?

Monkey is just Monkey. That is all.

[singdaw]

I feel like being an agent provocateur

Well, you've already got half of it down!     

[singdaw]

The Perils of Pauline Betty at the Robert Shaw Chorale?

[singdaw]

"Motorists may not text at a stoplight," she said.

But they MAY do the Lambada - The Forbidden Dance - or the Cheeky Monkey.

[singdaw]

If they simply can't help themselves.

[DERBRUCER]

I feel like being an agent provocateur--I want monkey to marry chooster and the two to document their romantic adventures.

And you new Mayor can preside over the nuptials.

der Brucer

[JoseSPiano]

Good Morning! Good Afternoon!

I'm up, I'm up... But I let my monkey sleep in today.

Where does he plan to visit today?

I believe Monkey will be staying put today, since I really should stay put today and take care of some laundry and cleaning.  But things are always subject to change.

*I also want to make sure he doesn't get over-exposed right now.  The Museum of Modern Art did end up sharing my "tweet" about "Monkey at MoMA", and when I checked my emailbox this morning, I found a couple of nice comments from various people and other museums(!), as well as some professional photographers(!!?!!).  I don't want his new-found almost-celebrity to go to his head.

[Jane]

I remember visiting someone's house once as a child of perhaps 5 or 6.  They had the Mr. Magoo version of "A Christmas Carol" on the television and I remember being terribly frightened.

I haven't revisited as an adult to discover if it really was scary or not.

I wasn't scared, I HATED MR MAGOO! I disliked A CHRISTMAS CAROL.  Even after I discovered Dickens I didn't read A CHRISTMAS CAROL until after Albert Finny's performance.  I believe it is this reason I am against cartoon versions of the classics for children.   

[TCB]

TOD:

DVD: HOUSE OF CARDS
I loved this mini-series when I first saw and and I'm loving it now, too. Ian Richardson is absolutely superb.

I am surprised you remember seeing it.  The vibes must already be working!

[Jane]

Monkey would look very cute in a mini sized chef's hat

[TCB]

At least ONCE today, every Hainsie/Kimlet should do "The Funky Monkey"!

Perhaps we need a variation of the Funky Monkey, ie, the Cheeky Monkey. Would this be the first HHW dance?

No, I believe that would be the Toga Tango.

[Jane]

Good Morning! Good Afternoon!

I'm up, I'm up... But I let my monkey sleep in today.

Where does he plan to visit today?

I believe Monkey will be staying put today, since I really should stay put today and take care of some laundry and cleaning.  But things are always subject to change.

*I also want to make sure he doesn't get over-exposed right now.  The Museum of Modern Art did end up sharing my "tweet" about "Monkey at MoMA", and when I checked me emailbox this morning, I found a couple of nice comments from various people and other museums(!), as well as some professional photographers(!!?!!).  I don't want his new-found almost-celebrity to go to his head.

 

[DERBRUCER]

"Motorists may not text at a stoplight," she said.

But they MAY do the Lambada - The Forbidden Dance - or the Cheeky Monkey.

Some daring record producer needs to release a CD of Forbidden Dance Music.

der Brucer