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Title: EASY LIVING
Post by: bk on November 19, 2003, 12:06:18 AM
Well, if you've read the notes (and who hasn't?) you know what to do, don't you?  Oh, yes, you know what to do, so do it and do it often.

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Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: bk on November 19, 2003, 12:22:28 AM
Let's make this an affair to remember, shall we?  Let's make this a swingin' affair, shall we?  Let's make this a catered affair, shall we?  And, after we're done, let's make this the end of the affair, shall we?  Otherwise we'll all be singing Have I Stayed too Long at Affair.  We don't allow groaning here at haineshisway.com.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: DearReaderLaura on November 19, 2003, 12:31:47 AM
Happy Birthday, Jason!!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Laura II on November 19, 2003, 12:32:33 AM
Yay! This could be the first post after BK! I just want to say happy birthday to Jason again!  A very merry...birthday to you, to you! (It's almost an Alice in Wonderland reference!)

I love the dog exchange you mentioned, BK! My aunt used to tell that joke to my little brother and me when we were younger. It always made us laugh!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Laura II on November 19, 2003, 12:33:20 AM
Ah well, it's not the first post, but I tried. :) Goodnight all!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 19, 2003, 12:42:51 AM
I've just seen the "Defying Gravity" number from "Wicked" as performed by Idina Menzel on the Letterman show.

I thought it was thrilling!  It wasn't the experience it is in the theater, of course, because you don't have the perspective -- you're getting closeups or looking "up" at it and that number requires a bit of distance, and elevation, to be properly appreciated.

I also don't believe there was any lip-synching -- if there was, it was absolutely, dead-on perfect down to breaths.  

How great to have this on tape, though!

I admit to feeling great pangs of envy and jealousy when David pulled out that CD of the cast recording!!  It's possible/conceivable that it was only the jewel box with cover insert (same artwork as the poster).  They only recorded the score 9 days ago...could it have been finalized and pressed already?????

It's not due until Dec. 16th.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: George on November 19, 2003, 01:03:38 AM
Ron, I taped "Defying Gravity" on Letterman and just watched it.  I thought it was wonderful, too!  :o  I taped Kristin & Idina singing "Popular" last week on The Today Show.  I have my VCR hooked up to my computer and I'm going to put them on my next compilation CD...it'll be my CD #14.

 ;D And again, HAPPY BIRTHDAY JASON!! ;D

And Good Night All!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2003, 02:51:36 AM
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Happy Birthday, Jason!!Happy Birthday, Jason!![/move]

So many posts happen after I go away!  Whew!  Sometimes I have to go back a read the notes again to remember the Topic of the Day because I have so many pages of notes to read from the previous day....and....well it's a....I don't know what it is.  ???

DR Jennifer - someone had asked about the smilie site yesterday and I didn't scroll back before posting the link - sorry it wasn't you and I used your name - but SOMEONE wanted it!  :)

Anyway - my question for ASK BK day - last week I asked you if "Bachelor Bills" from Naked Space had been published, and you said none of your songs had been published.  I thought that is how composers received their royalties, through their publishing companies?  Is there another way?
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Michael on November 19, 2003, 03:55:12 AM
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%][size=15]Happy Birthday Jason[/size][/move]

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Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Michael on November 19, 2003, 04:02:37 AM
For BK and all DR:

Since this is Jason's Birthday my question is this:

What is the best birthday present you ever received?
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2003, 04:42:22 AM
My BEST birthday present ever was my very own record player when I was eleven years old.  ;D

It wasn't this exact one - but the color is the same: Coral!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: S. Woody White on November 19, 2003, 06:11:54 AM
I assure you all, I have not wanted to be absent and delinquent, but I have been battling another round of chronic depression, and have found under such circumstances that it is better for me to withdraw or suffer the consequences of stupid posts.

This is also why I have not continued with the story of Driving Towards Orion, because my writing abilities are seriously impared at these times.
(I've been getting e-mails, asking when the next chapter can be expected!  Whooda thunk?)

In any case, I have to disagree with our esteemed leader, BK, because I frankly and fredly enjoy The Return of the Pink Panther more than the original film.  Part of my preference is due to some of the action/suspence sequences, such as the one that details the stealing of the the PP diamond at the beginning of the film.  Another part is due to Mancini's score, which I find superior to his first.  And part is due to this being the first Pink Panther film that I actually saw in a theater, as opposed to viewing it on broadcast television, which colors my bias in ways I cannot express, other than saying that my bias is indeed colored pink.

The dogs all wish everyone well.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2003, 06:12:06 AM
"Where is everybody?" Twilight Zone with Earl Holliman, 1959.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: S. Woody White on November 19, 2003, 06:19:46 AM
It does occur to me that the phrase "frankly and fredly" indeed has a family reference for me, as my father's name is Fred, and his brother was named Frank.

Actually, his brother was named Benjamin Franklin White, which my grandfather offered as a joking reference and the doctor dutifully wrote on the birth certificate.  This stands as evidence that one should never deal with a humorless doctor, because if a doctor doesn't know where the humor is located then we're all in real trouble!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2003, 06:23:24 AM
The "dog" scene is one of the funniest EVER!

I also enjoy the scene, and I think this is in the first PP movie, when Mr Sellars is attempting to get into bed with Capucine (?) and keeps getting interrupted!  And when he is about to reveal the identity of the culprit and keeps stepping on the foot of one of the women as he walks around the couch, making her scream loudly!  :D
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2003, 06:27:13 AM
Welcome back SWW!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jason on November 19, 2003, 06:33:58 AM
Thanks for the birthday wishes, everyone...! :)

Now I'm off to that hateful job. Pray for me. (And pray that I get a slice of cake).
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Emily on November 19, 2003, 06:42:46 AM
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]HAPPY CAKEDAY TO JASON!!![/move]

Being the goyishe girl that I am, I have never danced the hora.  Although trust me that the first chance I have, I will be horaing for your birthday like crazy!

Someone yesterday referred to this site becoming a Grade 10 Study Hall.  

All right.  You get what you asked for mysterious person whose name I am too lazy to look up.  

I am going to spend today being calm, cool and mature.  God help us all. :)

ASK BK: hmm... don't you feel you just don't understand kids these days?  I mean really. With their limp bizkits and their low rise jeans.  Things are so COMPLETELY different from the good old days of our youth... Sigh...
 
ASK DR: is everyone excited about tax season?  I know I am.  

I hope those questions were adequately mature (and consequently BORING) enough for all of you. :)  

Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2003, 06:54:00 AM
DR Emily - notwithstanding what 10th graders may think - mature does NOT equal Boring.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Emily on November 19, 2003, 07:00:31 AM
Mature does not equal boring unless one is trying outright to be mature - instead of it coming naturally to you.

My arthritis is acting up again... ;)

Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2003, 07:24:42 AM
DR Jason:

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Have Yourself a Merry Little Birthday![/move]


with apologies to Blane and Martin
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: MBarnum on November 19, 2003, 07:27:18 AM
Emily, once again you have me in stiches! You have made my morning! I would have given you karma but I must wait the requisite 72 hours from when I last gave you karma!!  ;D

I think I need to see a Pink Panther movie again. Haven't watched one since I was a wee young one.

And a HUGE happy birthday to Jason!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  
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Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: MBarnum on November 19, 2003, 07:29:16 AM
OH, and I agree with the choice of winner for the smilie contest...they are were great!!! It was a lot of fun to see the different smilies!!!  :-*  Although I didn't have time to post yesterday (work was very,  very busy) I did lurk when I could!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: MBarnum on November 19, 2003, 07:31:21 AM


And at the rate I am going it will take me forever to become an HHW God!  >:(

And I could have sworn I had 19 karmas. Maybe I have been bad, which ain't good!  ;)
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: MBarnum on November 19, 2003, 07:32:20 AM
Would someone please give Emily some karma for me? Everytime I read her last post I just start laughing so hard!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2003, 07:33:29 AM
I gave her some yesterday, so I am blocked too!  
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2003, 07:34:41 AM
Isn't it a great feeling when you find someone who shares your same opinion? DR S. Woody and I agree completely on THE RETURN OF THE PINK PANTHER, also my favorite of all the Pink Panther movies. The character had been away from the movies for quite a few years when that film was released, and bringing him back in a movie he so dominates was a wonderful treat. I remember being sick with laughter in the theater. And the film wasn't too long, something that was harmful to THE PINK PANTHER STRIKES AGAIN even though it was the biggest grossing hit of the series.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: bk on November 19, 2003, 07:37:44 AM
Well, my songs are all "published" in the sense that they're registered with ASCAP under my publishing company, hence I collect royalties.  They are not published in the sense that they are available as sheet music in stores.

Best birthday present: For my 40th I was taken to Las Vegas for a day and night, given moolah to gamble with, and it was a lovely time.

Kids today: What's the matter with kids today?  Usually their parents.  And the media.  And the advertisers.  And the people who allow "role models" like Britney Spears to influence the way children dress and act, children who are way too young to do so.  I don't know what limp bizkits are (I'm afraid to ask) but as is no surprise around these here parts, I loathe low jeans, I loathe thong underwear (and any parent who lets a child under thirteen wear them is a first-class jerk) - I don't know, I saw a poster of Britney over the weekend, and between the jeans which were so low that she might as well have been wearing nothing (certainly she couldn't even wear underwear under them, and the tattoo the must have been micro-inches above her most initmate part, well blow me over with a mack truck but blechhh).
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2003, 07:38:33 AM
For Ask BK Day: I was listening to Jason Graae's excellent YOU'RE NEVER FULLY DRESSED WITHOUT A SMILE CD yesterday, and I was just wanting to confirm an assumption I had. Is that you, bk, talking to Jason at the end of "Applause"? It's a cute bit.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: bk on November 19, 2003, 07:40:21 AM
I suppose part of my problem with Return of the Pink Panther is that I first saw it at a "sneak preview" at the Village in Westwood.  It was excruciating - the audience was so excited and so up for it and after the opening it just went on and on and on and was painful to watch.  They ended up reshooting half (and I do mean half) the film.  So, I've just never have been able to get that first showing out of my head.  
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: bk on November 19, 2003, 07:41:21 AM
Yes, that is me at the end of Jason's album.  It was an "impromptu" bit that came when we were mixing the album.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2003, 07:42:35 AM
I can't remember a birthday present as such that impressed me, but my last lover gave me my first and only surprise party back in the mid-90s. I was in rehearsal for MAN OF LA MANCHA at the time, and we were stopping at a restaurant for a quick dinner because I had to get to rehearsal so was unprepared that this huge party was being catered in one of their celebration rooms. (He had cleared with the director that I would be very late getting to rehearsal.) A total surprise and certainly the most memorable birthday I ever celebrated.

These days, I tend to forget the birthdays or wish silently that everyone else would forget!  :)
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: MBarnum on November 19, 2003, 07:51:15 AM
For ask BK day: Why is it that this is Guy Haines' website and yet he never posts?

Also, if you could recast LIL ABNER today, who would you cast? (PS: let us hope that rumor of Lil Abner on DVD in 2004 is true!!)
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: bk on November 19, 2003, 07:58:42 AM
I can't even get Guy Haines to REGISTER let alone post.  What a dweeb.  

I would cast anyone who was "right" for Li'l Abner.  I'm actually badgering a local group here to do a concert version of it so I can direct.  Who knows if that will happen or not, but it sure would be fun.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2003, 07:59:49 AM
Oh, okay - the difference between "published" and published!  Got it.

I learned all about ASCAP ratings in a Benjamin Kritzer way!  ;D
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: td on November 19, 2003, 08:06:37 AM
It's ASK BK and DEAR READER DAY
Now, since i have a leisurely day off (mom's health) i thought I would ask one and all about their favorite performances from two diverse screen stars:
1.  Shirley MacLaine:
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(http://www.crimelibrary.com/graphics/photos/notorious_murders/classics/otto_sanhuber/6b.jpg)

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2.  Sissy Spacek:
(http://www.thespiannet.com/actresses/S/spacek_sissy/ss.jpg)

Favorite films? Least favorite? Why and wherefore?
Discuss amongst yourselves.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: td on November 19, 2003, 08:11:44 AM
Would someone please give Emily some karma for me? Everytime I read her last post I just start laughing so hard!

I just upped Emily's ante for you, MBarnum. . .and for me as well.  
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: td on November 19, 2003, 08:13:23 AM

Best birthday present: For my 40th I was taken to Las Vegas for a day and night, given moolah to gamble with, and it was a lovely time.


Stop the presses!  BK is over 40! Oh, wait - - we knew that.   ;D
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: MBarnum on November 19, 2003, 08:13:43 AM
I don't really have a favorite Sissy Spacek performance. In fact I have never been a fan of hers.

My favorite Shirley McClaine (not a big fan either, really) performance would be THE CHILDREN'S HOUR. Love that movie and I cry, cry, cry at the ending every time!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: td on November 19, 2003, 08:17:27 AM
I'll answer my own questions later, but speaking of dvd releases, why hasn't Universal released this one?

(http://www.citizencaine.org/media/gambit/gambit3.jpg)

Shirley, Michael Caine and Herbert Lom romp through this ming-boggling adventure.  It's been ages since I've seen it.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2003, 08:24:15 AM
DR TD - such choices to make! :P

For Ms Spacek I would have to say Coal Miner's Daughter, of course.  In most bio flicks the ghost of the subject intrudes, but now I am still surprised when I see Loretta Lynn and she doesn't look like Sissy!  And a second performance In the Bedroom - she was that woman, a living breathing real person!

Shirley.  ;D  You said favorites, so I will say Some Came Running and Ask Any Girl.

Is that Topkapi?
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2003, 08:25:59 AM
Nope Gambit!  Darn, I get those two movies mixed up, I know how??
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2003, 08:28:47 AM
Yes, TD, I love GAMBIT, too. Lots of twists and turns that are totally unexpected. That and TOPKAPI were for their day mind boggling movies.

Favorite Shirley as leading lady: SWEET CHARITY

Favorite Shirley as character actress: STEEL MAGNOLIAS or POSTCARDS FROM THE EDGE.

Favorite Sissy: COAL MINER'S DAUGHTER by a country mile!  :)
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: bk on November 19, 2003, 08:38:00 AM
Shirley: Some Came Running and Sweet Charity and The Apartment and Irma la Douce.

Sissy: Carrie
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: td on November 19, 2003, 08:38:16 AM
Favorite Birthday presents:
Well, I would be remiss if I didn't note that on my 6th birthday, an older cousin gave me the original Broadway cast recording of THE MUSIC MAN - - my first cast album!  Look where it got me!

The two New York Birthdays would have to be mentioned, too:
First year, first run, first cast of LES MISERABLES.
Fortieth Birthday:  Julie in VICTOR/VICTORIA, Jim Stanek giving me a tour of the set of A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, performing the majority of my cabaret DREAMERS after hours at DON'T TELL MAMA'S (I was the only one singing, so the managemen kept buying me drinks to make me sing more) and that cute German guy at the bar at Don't Tell Mama's. . .and, btw, when I drink, I don't get drunk, but, when I'm drunk, I'm beautiful. . .get it? got it? good.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2003, 08:50:04 AM
I just saw on Amazon. Com that APPLAUSE is coming out next week on DVD. No, not the Lauren Bacall musical but the early 1930 talkie with Helen Morgan directed by Rouben Mamoulian. I had no idea the film was even still in existence. I've never seen it, but I've read about it for many years.

Oh, my, this curiosity plus the next box set of SHERLOCK HOLMES features (including my favorite THE HOUSE OF FEAR) coming out next week. I guess I'll be subsisting on bread and water for the next week. These are must-haves.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: MBarnum on November 19, 2003, 08:56:16 AM
I have not heard of APPLAUSE, but I am intrigued!

HOUSE OF FEAR is a good SH film. Is PEARL OF DEATH part of this next group of DVDs?
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2003, 08:57:28 AM
Yes, MBarnum. THE SPIDER WOMAN, THE HOUSE OF FEAR, THE PEARL OF DEATH, and THE SCARLET CLAW. All classics!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2003, 08:57:32 AM
I saw APPLAUSE once on TCM, I think.  It is kind of a semi-talkie with several silent sequences, and I can't remember if my overall impression was good or not.  Hmmmmmmmm......
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: TCB on November 19, 2003, 08:59:30 AM
Would someone please give Emily some karma for me? Everytime I read her last post I just start laughing so hard!

I just upped Emily's ante for you, MBarnum. . .and for me as well.  

............ and one for Mahler.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: MBarnum on November 19, 2003, 09:05:27 AM
Yes, MBarnum. THE SPIDER WOMAN, THE HOUSE OF FEAR, THE PEARL OF DEATH, and THE SCARLET CLAW. All classics!

Just when I thought it was safe to go into the video store!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: td on November 19, 2003, 09:06:01 AM
Let Mahler get his own!  He has had at least NINE already!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: TCB on November 19, 2003, 09:11:39 AM
What is wrong with these kids today?  I agree with BK – their parents and the media.  I was at the laundromat on Monday afternoon and in walks this young man, probably fourteen to sixteen; his girlfriend, maybe 14, but well-developed; and the girl’s mother.  Now the young man might have been attractive, but it was difficult to tell with the fourteen piercings and the pants hanging down close to his knees.  The young  lady was wearing the tightest pair of jeans I have ever seen that weren’t painted on, plus a skin-tight top that clearly exposed her bare midriff and her nipples.  The entire time that they were there, the young lady continued to make comments to her boyfriend such as, Do you like looking at my body? and Maybe I just need to give you a good massage.  All this time she was either hanging provocatively on his waist, or sliding down on to her knees in front of him.  Meanwhile, Mom finished loading the wash and then sat reading, occasionally chuckling at her daughter’s comments.

Now, I don’t consider myself(an Oliver reference) a prude by any stretch, but I felt like I was in the middle of a porno film.  What kind of mother sits there while her underage daughter seduces her boy friend in the middle of a public establishment?
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2003, 09:11:49 AM
Excuse me - some of us are trying to study!  8)
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 19, 2003, 09:14:03 AM
Yes....and I've just eaten my breakfast which is perilously close to seeing light of day again.

That's not a "mother", it's a "madame."
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: TCB on November 19, 2003, 09:17:13 AM
Well, at least you guys only had to read about it, I had to watch it.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Maya on November 19, 2003, 09:23:58 AM
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JASON!!!![/move]

(I had found a really cute birthday smilie but the computer at school won't let me past it so I shall have to give it to you belatedly!)

Emily--that "mature" post was hilarious!  I can't give you any karma right now cause of that darned 72 hour rule, but my heart is giving you karma!

SWW--WB!  I'm sorry to hear that you haven't been feeling well lately.  I am sending you good vibes so you beat your depression!

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BK--You simply must convince Guy Haines to post.  I mean, I know he's shy (oh a OUAM reference) but is there any way you could make him post something with a book or sheet music covering his face???

I would answer the DR questions, but since I am NOT a 10th grader in study hall, I have to do some real studying!

I am mature....really....*giggles loudly*



Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: TCB on November 19, 2003, 09:37:33 AM
Actually, my favorite Shirley MacLaine films are My Geisha with Yves Montand and What A Way to Go with the Entire World.   But really there are so many of her films that I enjoy.  Two for the Seasaw, Can-Can, and The Turning Point are all right up there, near the top.

Least favorite:  Probably Postcards from the Edge.

I am not a big Sissy Spacek fan, but I did enjoy her in Carrie and in Missing.

Least:  Possibly, Raggedy Man.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 19, 2003, 09:45:46 AM
I'll come back sometime when being mature is  not a joke or something to be made fun of. Goodbye.

Can someone tell me what just happened (reference above)?  

Totally perplexed.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: bk on November 19, 2003, 09:53:07 AM
I, too, am perplexed - was it comedy?  Serious?  I didn't see anything that should have caused anything untoward.  

I've seen worse than what TCB describes.  Well, if they see Britney behaving like that they assume it's fine for them to act like that.  We all sound like old fogeys but I would have sounded like this when I was a teenager.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 19, 2003, 09:56:17 AM

Someone yesterday referred to this site becoming a Grade 10 Study Hall.  

All right.  You get what you asked for mysterious person whose name I am too lazy to look up.  

I am going to spend today being calm, cool and mature.  God help us all. :)


I'm not the least bit shy about owning up to that pertinent, astute observation I made last evening!   ;D

There were strings of posts about what he said about her, and what she said about him, and do you think he likes her, and how could he not, and she is so cute I'll have to post a picture, and he will flip when he sees how cute she is, and he is such a stud, and "Oh! Moon Doggy, can we go to the beach together!" And "Aww, Gidget, you're just the most and the ginchiest!"

It's possible I overestimated the grade level for said Study Hall....but I recall 10th grade being like that!

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Now don't strain yourself, Em!  We want to recognize you when you post!  If you want to reference the very post I made, it was near the top of page 13 in yesterday's postings, and it had a smilie at the end to indicate I was having fun...not being critical.

 ;)
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: TCB on November 19, 2003, 10:04:12 AM
But I guess I still don't understand what that has to do with JR?  Was he joking, I hope?
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: William E. Lurie on November 19, 2003, 10:11:30 AM
BK - As far as you know is A SHOT IN THE DARK the only film in The Pink Panther series that took an existing work (in this case a play) and re-worked it for the Inspector Clousout (or however it is spelled) character?  I know that in the play the female is the main role (Julie Harris on Broadway, Elizabeth Seal on the road).

Re today's kids: I don't understand them doing things that will be with them their whole life like tattoos or pearcings.  On the other hand the hair and clothing are only temporary and as strange as some of it looks they won't be stuck with it when they grow up into the "real world".  
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 19, 2003, 10:18:43 AM
But I guess I still don't understand what that has to do with JR?  Was he joking, I hope?

I think some signals have been mixed and a few comments have been made that weren't taken kindly.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: bk on November 19, 2003, 10:30:50 AM
We mustn't have mixed signals - no one is berating anyone here.  We're having fun.  Fun is what we're having.  Let's not get bent out of shape because then we'll all look funny.  Someone go get Jrand and get him back here pronto!

A Shot in the Dark WAS the only PP movie taken from an existing source.  Sellers kept begging Blake to do it, and Blake kept saying no until he proposed making it a Closeau film.  Then they just rewrote the whole thing.

Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: TCB on November 19, 2003, 10:34:17 AM
I agree, WEL.  Even the most outlandish hairstyles or hair colors don't bother me, because it is no worse than any of the other hair choices that young people have made over the years.  I can even accept most piercings because, with a few exceptions, the holes will basically grow closed once you stop using the jewelry.  What really disturbs me, is seeing these tatoos on young people, and not not just small ones, either.  High school students with elaborate designs from the shoulder to the wrist.  Even if the young person can't understand the lifelong choice they are making, don't the parents realize how quickly these fashions change, and yet how permanent the tatoo is going to be on the skin?

God!  I have become my own grandfather!!!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Emily on November 19, 2003, 10:45:54 AM
Oh danggit.

Why is it that sarcasm can't be transmitted electronically? ;)

I think that most of you understood that I was not trying to "offend" anyone.  I like to think that most of the time I am extremely mature but there are always times when I start feeling nostalgic for Grade 10 Study Hall.  Chill.  

The only way my post could possibly be seen as offensive was if you thought I was mistaking "maturity" for "increased age".  I know plenty of mature 16 year olds (one in particular - yes YOU Miss Swish) and have had the unfortunate luck of being around extremely immature 75 year olds.  But, of course, that has nothing to do with anything since that wasn't what I meant in the first place.

My apologies to anyone I offended.  My special apologies to Jrand who had the courage (and maturity :) ) to say he was offended.

Ron: I knew it was you all along - I was just being immature ;)
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Emily on November 19, 2003, 10:48:23 AM
And thanks everyone for the karma.

I feel so incredibly karmalicious that I might ask for karmalized onions on my next Subway sandwich. :)

I am going to meet DR Andrea in 45 minutes to go shoe shopping.  Wish me luck.  
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: bk on November 19, 2003, 10:49:28 AM
I must have missed all this because I assume the tone is always in fun.  That is what we are about.  Someone go get Jrand and get him back in here NOW, otherwise I will bitch-slap him from here to eternity and hell and back.  So it is written, so it shall be done.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2003, 10:49:49 AM
Just wanted to be noticed, I guess.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Emily on November 19, 2003, 10:51:14 AM
How could we not have noticed you Jrand with that gorgeous pic you have? ;)
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2003, 10:53:53 AM
I think I will delete something.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: bk on November 19, 2003, 10:54:38 AM
We noticed, we noticed.  Oh, Don, Don Wilson...

Girls just want to have fun and we will, damn it all.

Speaking of girls just want to have fun, with great excitement I picked up Miss Cyndi Lauper's new CD yesterday - I will have a full report tomorrow.  And one on Mr. Fellini's masterpiece, La Strada, which is now available via Criterion.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jennifer on November 19, 2003, 10:56:26 AM
Happy Birthday to DR Jason.

DR RonP in reference to seeing David Letterman holding the new Wicked cd wrote:
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I admit to feeling great pangs of envy and jealousy when David pulled out that CD of the cast recording!!  It's possible/conceivable that it was only the jewel box with cover insert (same artwork as the poster).  They only recorded the score 9 days ago...could it have been finalized and pressed already?????

It's not due until Dec. 16th.

I felt that same jealousy! But I think maybe it was either just the jewel case. Or a cd (but not the finished one).
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 19, 2003, 10:59:07 AM
Did you notice that the body of the jewel case (the non-clear part) was Oz/Elphaba GREEN?

Oooooooooooooooooh!

 ;D
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jennifer on November 19, 2003, 11:01:04 AM

DR Jennifer - someone had asked about the smilie site yesterday and I didn't scroll back before posting the link - sorry it wasn't you and I used your name - but SOMEONE wanted it!  :)



That's okay. I was just confused cause I saw my name and didn't know what you were talking about. But if someone else needed the link, then it's all good!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: William E. Lurie on November 19, 2003, 11:03:03 AM
Often promotional copies of CDs are completed in advance of the "street date".  In the days of LPs these usually had a white label instead of whatever color label the releasing company normally used.  These were marked "For Promotional Use Only".
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 19, 2003, 11:04:21 AM
Somebody go shake Tom from Oz and tell hm it's time he got up, had his bikkies and coffee and got his butt online and posting away!

Aussies aren't supposed to sleep in!  They're supposed to be up with the dingoes and roos and foraging for interesting bits.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Emily on November 19, 2003, 11:06:17 AM
Ron - does "dingo" when pluralized take an "e" or is it "dingos?"

mmm.... the things you get to ponder at HHW ;)
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: bk on November 19, 2003, 11:13:17 AM
All I know is the dingo stole my baby.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jennifer on November 19, 2003, 11:15:26 AM
Oy. I was reading DR MBarnum's comments today where he said he agreed with the smiley contest winner. Well of course I hadn't read who the winner was (even though I read the notes - don't ask).  So I'm thinking, "which smiley is the winner of all smilies!?"

Then I go back to the notes (I somehow seem to sometimes not read the last sentence in a long paragraph) and I see that every smiley won.  CHICKEN :)

The last one that MarkB posted was actually a great one.  But BK some of us deserve honorable mention don't we, for actually posting so many smilies because we wanted to win :)
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2003, 11:16:17 AM
I decided to change my clothes.  What do you think, DR Emily?
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jennifer on November 19, 2003, 11:17:51 AM
BTW, re: WICKED. I don't know, but the performance on Letterman did nothing for me. I didn't particularly like it. But in contrast I loved Kristin's rendition of "Popular" from the Today show last week. I find myself singing it over and over.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: MBarnum on November 19, 2003, 11:23:46 AM
JRand53, I think your new look is the cat's pajamas!  :o



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Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2003, 11:29:18 AM
So that's what they sleep in!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: George on November 19, 2003, 11:37:20 AM
Often promotional copies of CDs are completed in advance of the "street date".  In the days of LPs these usually had a white label instead of whatever color label the releasing company normally used.  These were marked "For Promotional Use Only".

I have a white promo label copy of the soundtrack to Sweet Charity that's signed by Cy Coleman!  It says, "To Neal, How about a nice pastrami sandwich for lunch?  All the best, Cy Coleman"   It's autographed to "Neal" not "Neil" so it's not to Neil Simon.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: MBarnum on November 19, 2003, 11:38:05 AM
Weather Report:

The rain in Salem has now turned to snow.

Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: TCB on November 19, 2003, 11:38:32 AM
Somebody go shake Tom from Oz and tell hm it's time he got up, had his bikkies and coffee and got his butt online and posting away!

Aussies aren't supposed to sleep in!  They're supposed to be up with the dingoes and roos and foraging for interesting bits.

You must leave Ozzie alone.  He is probably busy with the sheep.............. if you get my drift.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: MBarnum on November 19, 2003, 11:38:58 AM
Hey what day does our Allison Hayes photo of the week fall on?

Hey my karma improved! Thanks Karma fairy!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2003, 11:39:58 AM
Hmmmmmmmmm.....I am thinking Friday.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2003, 11:42:20 AM
Oh dear, I think Mr Michael Jackson is about to get a reality check.  :-\

http://www.cnn.com/2003/SHOWBIZ/Music/11/19/jackson.ranch/index.html (http://www.cnn.com/2003/SHOWBIZ/Music/11/19/jackson.ranch/index.html)
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: td on November 19, 2003, 11:44:17 AM
'Fame' Actor Gene Anthony Ray Dies at 41

 :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

NEW YORK - Gene Anthony Ray, an actor and dancer best known for his roles in the 1980 movie "Fame" and its spin-off television series, died Friday in Manhattan of complications from a stroke. He was 41.    

Ray was also HIV positive, his mother said. The actor attended New York's High School of the Performing Arts, but he dropped out after a year.

Ray returned to the role of Leroy for the "Fame" television series, which ran from 1982 to 1987. He went on to appear in the films "Out of Sync" (1995) and "Eddie" (1996), starring Whoopi Goldberg (news).

Ray appears in a "Fame" reunion documentary, "Fame Remember My Name," which was taped in April 2003 for the BBC but has not yet aired.


Funny, the AP doesn't mention CARRIE:  THE MUSICAL which Ray played both London and New York.  :-[
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: William E. Lurie on November 19, 2003, 11:45:08 AM
This is a question for BK, Jay and any other Los Angeles DR:

In the new book on Kander and Ebb, when discussing the flop of  THE HAPPY TIME, John Kander says "I don't think you can learn from a Los Angeles audience what you need to learn for a New York production."  He really never elaborated on this statement.

Do you agree with this statement?  If so, why and if not, why not?  
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 19, 2003, 11:46:04 AM
Ron - does "dingo" when pluralized take an "e" or is it "dingos?"

mmm.... the things you get to ponder at HHW ;)

Check your Webster!   ;D
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 19, 2003, 11:47:11 AM
BTW, re: WICKED. I don't know, but the performance on Letterman did nothing for me. I didn't particularly like it. But in contrast I loved Kristin's rendition of "Popular" from the Today show last week. I find myself singing it over and over.

Then I daresay you won't enjoy the show, so I recommend you avoid it.  Idina Menzel's character is the raison d'etre of the story and she has quite a few songs with the same intensity as "Defying Gravity."

Of course, Kristin's Glinda is an everpresent figure with lots of cute lines and the big novelty number, but that might not be enough for you.  

As for me, "Defying Gravity" (which is much more impressive in a theater) raised chills on my arms and brought the house down!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Tomovoz on November 19, 2003, 11:47:17 AM
Happy Birthday Jason.
Now to read all the posts. Back later.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Noel on November 19, 2003, 11:47:20 AM
Can we really applaud or boo Mahler here?  I'm confused.

Ask BK: What numbers got Lost In Boston, not making it onto your Lost In Boston series?  In other words, what songs did you almost record?  And what stopped you?
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: td on November 19, 2003, 11:53:32 AM
(http://www.graiai.com/carrie2/images/bway.title.page.jpg)

(http://www.graiai.com/carrie2/images/london.title.page.jpg)

Blurrily, Mr. Ray may be seen in these photos courtesy of Robbie R.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2003, 12:00:26 PM
Thanks TD!  Sad....Lee Curreri, Carlo Imperato, and Valerie Landsburg were my three favorite actors on the original series!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 19, 2003, 12:01:48 PM
I do hope our Hainsies and Kimlets on the east coast are all right!

I've heard there are torrential rains falling over various locations!

That can mean power outages and stuff.

Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Tomovoz on November 19, 2003, 12:06:13 PM
I am not from NZ and have not been doing anything with sheep. Not even dotting the hills near the olive trees or whatever it was with the KKK.
Favourite Shirley: "My Geisha" and "Some Came Running" Favourite Cissy: "In The Bedroom".
Thanks for the wake up call Ron and thanks TCB for trying to quieten it!
WEL: Overall what was your opinion of the Kander & Ebb book?
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Tomovoz on November 19, 2003, 12:20:27 PM
I have had time to read the last 4 pages of yesterday's posts and no-one has posted. I shall go back to bed and think about that. Ron can you organise a plague or something. Maybe locusts are needed to drive the posters to HHW.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 19, 2003, 12:29:55 PM
Emily:  Just re-read your comments about last night's performance on Letterman.

I am unsuccessfully trying to recall those soldiers being in that scene when I saw the show here in San Francisco.

My memory is that when Elphaba was airborne, the song was totally a solo.  But I "might" be wrong.  There's definitely a change in the delivery...whether it's a specially formulated version for TV as opposed to what they're doing in the theater I cannot say.

Hopefully, someone who has seen both the show at the Gershwin and last night's performance can share insights with us as to how representative the number is of the way it's now being done on stage.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Noel on November 19, 2003, 12:53:13 PM
Last night we saw an absolutely captivating piece of theatre.  It was a one-woman show called Lilia in which performer/playwright Libby Skala regaled us with a portrait of her grandmother, Oscar-winning actress Lilia Skala.  We were moved by all the life lessons that emerged with wit and specificity.  We laughed an awful lot.  But best of all was the lesson in acting, offered not just by Lilia, the character, but by Libby in her magnificently wrought depictions.  Amazing how she could delineate people at various ages (from 3 to 97) with no costume or make-up changes.  And instantly!  The show's not a monologue.  It's dialogue, rendered all by one person.

Plays Mondays and Tuesdays at 7 at Where Eagles Dare in the garment district.  Seek it out now.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: William E. Lurie on November 19, 2003, 01:08:05 PM
I'm only about a third of the way through the book so far.  I happened to read that quote on a "bathroom break".  However from what I am reading I am not learning that much.  I'd like to read a book about Kander and Ebb by someone else and not a transcription of a series of interviews with them which is the form the book takes.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Emily on November 19, 2003, 01:08:20 PM
Ron, unless I was imagining something, the scene yesterday:

1) opened with angry villagers
2) Idina and monkey make their appearance
3) Idina sing sing sing sing
4) soldiers come in - sing something very short while Idina moves backwards to get into "flying" position
5) Idina rises in the air and finishes the song

Am I crazy?  I remember people that weren't villagers with spears.  I assumed they were guards from the Emerald City or such.

Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 19, 2003, 01:13:17 PM
DR Noel:  Sounds like a great evening.  Lilia Skala was an interesting actress.  Unfortunately, she never won an Oscar. although she was nominated for "Lilies of the Field" (Margaret Rutherford won that year for "The V.I.P.s").  
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Tomovoz on November 19, 2003, 01:14:07 PM
"Am I crazy?". Emily you are on this site. Mr Barkalot had had us all committed for just that delightful shared trait.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 19, 2003, 01:16:12 PM
Ron, unless I was imagining something, the scene yesterday:

1) opened with angry villagers
2) Idina and monkey make their appearance
3) Idina sing sing sing sing
4) soldiers come in - sing something very short while Idina moves backwards to get into "flying" position
5) Idina rises in the air and finishes the song

Am I crazy?  I remember people that weren't villagers with spears.  I assumed they were guards from the Emerald City or such.



Well, there were more villagers before the final notes of the song, too, and the camera cut away from Idina to show that perspective.  

When I saw the show here, Idina disappeared upstage when the guards came running in (she was in the wizard's palace).  Next thing you see, she IS defying gravity and eveyrone falls back...and she belts the song for all she's worth, including the final ah-ahh-i-ah-ah with NO villagers...you just saw/heard her.  But that was in June.

Things may be different now.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: bk on November 19, 2003, 01:17:07 PM
Lost in Boston: I came very close many times to doing a couple of Lolita, My Love songs, but it never worked out.  Otherwise, I think I pretty much did what I wanted to do - I think we thought about a couple of Georgy songs, too, probably some others.

The Happy Time: I saw it here in LA - In a way, I understand what he's saying - LA audiences are much more forgiving and really tend to overreact to shows, witness Flower Drum Song.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Tomovoz on November 19, 2003, 01:17:39 PM
Thanks WEL. I shall put my order for "Colored Lights" on hold. K & E certainly deserve to be written about and written well. I am interested in knowing what happened to "Over and Over". (It had a song about ice-cream so IMHO it must be worthy).
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jennifer on November 19, 2003, 01:35:49 PM
DR Ron: I think I would like Wicked. I love Idina Menzel. I just wasn't particularly moved by what I saw on Letterman.  Maybe it would have made more sense if I had seen the show. Krisin's number seemed to stand better (and made more sense) on its own.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jay on November 19, 2003, 01:36:07 PM
This is a question for BK, Jay and any other Los Angeles DR:

In the new book on Kander and Ebb, when discussing the flop of  THE HAPPY TIME, John Kander says "I don't think you can learn from a Los Angeles audience what you need to learn for a New York production."  He really never elaborated on this statement.

Do you agree with this statement?  If so, why and if not, why not?  

Bruce said it, more or less.  I believe NY audiences are more discriminating than those in L.A.  By "discriminating," I mean able to dispassionately assess the merits--be it in the writing, staging or performance--of the work being presented.  I am amazed by how quickly audiences leap to standing ovations here for what, in my mind, is only passable quality--or worse.  In New York, too, I believe more of the audience is comprised of true theatre-philes (I know that's not a word) than in L.A., whereas in L.A., for most audience members, going to the theatre is more about a night on the town.

I need to throw in a disclaimer saying generalizations like the ones I've made here are just that:  generalizations.  There is excellent theatre here in L.A. and very discriminating theatre goers can easily be found.  Likewise, there's a lot of only so-so stuff that succeeds on Broadway, and  audiences in NY will always be made up, to some degree, by the "bridge and tunnel" crowd.  (BTW, I detest that "bridge and tunnel" expression, but that it has existed for as long as it has proves the point that not every theatre goer in NY is Ben Brantley.)
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Tomovoz on November 19, 2003, 01:39:12 PM
Jennifer watch out for those pesKy karma gremlins and don't take it all so personally. At least you have a start on them today!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Tomovoz on November 19, 2003, 01:40:54 PM
Special thanks to Jay - Goldilocks rules! I was inundated with other suggestions. An unbearable silence.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jennifer on November 19, 2003, 01:41:34 PM
Hey I'm almost at 500 posts. Not! :(

BK can you confirm that I will indeed become a goddess and not merely a god. The goddess title would get me more motivated to post more often :)
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: bk on November 19, 2003, 01:42:42 PM
More hot posts, please.  Now that Jrand is back we all need to say 50 Hail Marys (or Hail Mayas depending on if you're Mr. Mark Bakalor) and make three posts each in quick succession.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jay on November 19, 2003, 01:46:03 PM
I should add that I do my best to avoid going to the theatre (at least the larger houses in Los Angeles) on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.  I find that mid-week audiences are a more sophisticated lot than those on the weekend.  I dare say that would be true in New York, too.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jay on November 19, 2003, 01:47:11 PM
Uno.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jay on November 19, 2003, 01:47:34 PM
Due.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jay on November 19, 2003, 01:47:54 PM
Tre.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jennifer on November 19, 2003, 01:50:56 PM
Jennifer watch out for those pesKy karma gremlins and don't take it all so personally. At least you have a start on them today!

I like that word for them, "gremlins".

I think the reason people here get upset is not just because they might feel that people dislike them. But it's because the only people who can take away karma are those people at HHW who we know.  It would be one thing if it was people we didn't know lashing out.  
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Tomovoz on November 19, 2003, 01:57:23 PM
Should it not be Jack making lots of posts at present and winging his way to glory?
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 19, 2003, 01:57:32 PM
On the other hand, Jennifer, isn't it better if someone just takes a karma point rather than post that they hate your guts and everyone who created your guts and anyone who might ever love your guts?

 ;D

I know I'd feel better not knowing who had such a grudge against me.

On the other hand, it might not be as bad as all that.  Maybe someone finds someone gratingly obnoxious and wants him or her to know he thinks they're a tub of guts.  Removal of a karma is much kinder than saying the words!

 :o
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2003, 02:01:37 PM
I'm twying I'm twying!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 19, 2003, 02:03:00 PM
Twy hard-er!

If you make it before Jason logs on for his birthday celebration, you, Tom and I can join in and make it a

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Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: TCB on November 19, 2003, 02:06:05 PM
On the other hand, Jennifer, isn't it better if someone just takes a karma point rather than post that they hate your guts and everyone who created your guts and anyone who might ever love your guts?

 ;D

I know I'd feel better not knowing who had such a grudge against me.

On the other hand, it might not be as bad as all that.  Maybe someone finds someone gratingly obnoxious and wants him or her to know he thinks they're a tub of guts.  Removal of a karma is much kinder than saying the words!

 :o

Or maybe, in your case Ron, they are just an atheist.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jennifer on November 19, 2003, 02:06:50 PM
On the other hand, Jennifer, isn't it better if someone just takes a karma point rather than post that they hate your guts and everyone who created your guts and anyone who might ever love your guts?

Well I don't want anyone to hate my guts. :'(

Personally I really dislike the whole idea of having the option to take away karma points. It feels hateful in spirit.

But in a way I would rather know why someone would do it.  I like things to make sense. Does that make any sense?

I guess I just don't get it.  What could someone here do to you that would make you want to send them bad vibes?

Anyhow I gotta go make dinner.

Hope everyone has a great night.


Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Emily on November 19, 2003, 02:08:10 PM
Ron I looked again at the clip you sent me.

It still does NOT explain the presence of the guards in the last little bit who are then joined by the villagers from the song's opening.  

The guards come, spin and are then forgotten.  The villagers come racing in after them.

In MY production, the guards would be cut out.  Either than or the villagers would be replaced by the guards at the beginning.  
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Noel on November 19, 2003, 02:11:30 PM
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Request: I am soon to make my Christmas gift Cd compilations. I am contemplating making a CD with "BEAR" songs


I like Maltby & Shire's The Bear, The Lion, The Hamster and The Mole, but it's not about bears for very long.

It's not on CD, but there's Song of the Bear from Tony Kushner's first musical, which played 20 years ago next month.  (Wonder who wrote the music...) His second musical is playing now...  Anyone heard anything about it?

Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jennifer on November 19, 2003, 02:12:43 PM
On the other hand, Jennifer, isn't it better if someone just takes a karma point rather than post that they hate your guts and everyone who created your guts and anyone who might ever love your guts?

 ;D

I know I'd feel better not knowing who had such a grudge against me.

On the other hand, it might not be as bad as all that.  Maybe someone finds someone gratingly obnoxious and wants him or her to know he thinks they're a tub of guts.  Removal of a karma is much kinder than saying the words!

 :o

Or maybe, in your case Ron, they are just an atheist.

You crack me up sometimes. You truly come up with some of the best lines.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Tomovoz on November 19, 2003, 02:20:01 PM
Thanks Noel. I'll check out the Maltby. Now for some bicycle songs.
Joy To The World Ron. Dog damn it.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2003, 02:24:27 PM
LOL
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Tomovoz on November 19, 2003, 02:28:50 PM
By the time I return to the board I expect there will have been someone checking to see that the clouds do indeed have a silver lining. You will be no doubt surprised and relieved to know "All that Heaven Allows". Keep at it JRand. The view is to die for.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2003, 02:32:17 PM
I quite enjoyed COLORED LIGHTS. Yes, a critical and descriptive analysis of all their wonderful shows would certainly be in order (along the lines of Zadan's SONDHEIM & CO.), but I found the book entertaining light reading and some of their opinions on their own work and the work of others were very surprising. And occasionally, when they have an opinion about someone in a show, say Liza Minnelli, there is an insert from Liza giving her opinion of their opinion. Nice little touch.

I'd like the book to have been twice as long as it was, and I wish they had gone into more detail with their film work. Kander and especially Ebb seem very caught up in the monetary success (or lack thereof) of their projects and except for THE RINK, tend to judge their work too much on whether it achieved popular success rather than just on the merits of their product. That surprised me.

But it's a VERY worthwhile book to have, especially if you enjoy their scores as much as I do. In the modern musical theater (past 1960), I rank their work next to Sondheim's.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2003, 02:36:25 PM
For those of you who have seen WICKED, do you think the producers will use a montage of scenes from the show on the TOnys (it's obviously going to get a Best Musical nomination), or is there either Kristin's "Popular" or Idina's "Defying Gravity" that they'll use in toto? Do Idina and Kristin share a duet that they could perform together?

All I know is that I REALLY want to see this show.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2003, 02:42:24 PM
Thanks Ron and Tom - hopefully when the role is called up yonder, I'll be there.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2003, 02:53:49 PM
Noel, there is an interview up with Tony Kuschner right now at Playbill-on-Line where he talks about his new musical and the new HBO films of his ANGELS IN AMERICA plays.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Maya on November 19, 2003, 02:56:40 PM
Hello, everyone!  I'm at work...today has been very tiring so far and it isn't nearly over yet.  I need a massage!

I've had some time to mull over DR questions!

My favorite Shirley MacLaine movie is Sweet Charity, and my favorite Sissy Spacek movie is In the Bedroom.  Really, I have not seen enough of her movies.

I've gotten some pretty cool birthday presents, but they all pale in comparison to my graduation present--a vintage looking record player that also has a CD and cassette player.  I love it, love it, love it.

LOL, BK!!!  If we are a Grade 10 study hall, you are the slightly mischeivous supervisor of it!

Matt H.--I agree with you about Kander and Ebb (REALLY want to read Colored Lights as well as Everything was Possible--those are going on my bday wishlist this year).  K&H, Herman and Sondheim are really the last of the great Broadway craftsmen, IMHO. I mean there are some fabulous younger talents....but those guys are just peerless.

It is sooo rainy outside.  Blah.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 19, 2003, 03:07:13 PM
TCB:  Naaaaah!

Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2003, 03:22:02 PM
Cats & Kittens - I have just purchased a DVD that must be mentioned!

It is a triple feature.  

High School Big Shot
High School Caesar
Date Bait

John Ashley, Sue Randall, a boy named Cricket.  Pajama parties, heavy petting, and MURDER!!!  All the things that make life worthwhile!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: TCB on November 19, 2003, 03:24:24 PM
I have a technical question, which I assume should now go to Maya.  So, is it possible for anyone i.e. Mark or Craig or BK to see who takes the Karma points away?  Or is that something that is not traceable?
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Maya on November 19, 2003, 03:27:11 PM
TCB--GAAA!  What am I now?  The Mata Hari of HHW?  I'm supposed to know technical info now??  :P

It's all code to me!  

Jrand--I love the new pic!  Makes me really miss the summer!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: MBarnum on November 19, 2003, 03:28:01 PM
Good DVD buy JRand53! DATE BAIT is a good one! Gary Clarke is in it and Marlo (Marla) Ryan who is one of the gals that auditioned for Lana in that SUPERBOY tape you sent to me. I want a full review when you are finished (maybe Scarlet Street would like a full review also!)
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: TCB on November 19, 2003, 03:29:24 PM
For those of you who have seen WICKED, do you think the producers will use a montage of scenes from the show on the TOnys (it's obviously going to get a Best Musical nomination), or is there either Kristin's "Popular" or Idina's "Defying Gravity" that they'll use in toto? Do Idina and Kristin share a duet that they could perform together?

All I know is that I REALLY want to see this show.

Toto!  Wicked!  Hahaha!  I get it Matt!  Good one.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Michael on November 19, 2003, 03:30:00 PM
NEWS AND RANDOM THOUGHTS
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MICHAEL JACKSON about time???? Are they going to let him keep his kids? Or adopt 7 others. FOX News ask if Jackson won't escape to Paris like Roman Polansky did to evade prosecution. In Jackson case he could be extradited because unlike Polansky he is not a French citizen.

As previously mention actor/dancer Gene Anthony died at age of 41 from complication of a stroke. At 41! oh my. But did not know he was HIV positive which probably was one of the contributing factors

Also actor Jonathan Brandis star of the TV series SeaQuest and such movies as Ladybugs was found dead in his apartment in LA at the age of 27.

Ellen Burstyn's solo starrer "Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All," opened and closed on opening night.

Farrach Fawcett's play closed in previews.

At least producers are cutting their loses and not dragging out the show in hopes of a Tony nomination like the Urban Cowboy producers did.

The Sondheim musical BOUNCE is not coming to Broadway....Big surprise or another producer cutting his loses ahead of time??

Wil Fame on 42bd Street continue to run or will the produces cut their loses after tthe critically thrashing and where is the guy who one the FAME tv show? He was promised a role on in the show.

Angela Lansbury to tour the US in a Royal Christmas (Doing what Julie Andrews did last year.)


Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 19, 2003, 03:34:05 PM
TCB:  What would be the point of tracing or looking at who's doing the booing?

The feature was set up to give HHW members a choice.  

Now I'm getting a scary feeling that someone is going to suggest the names of people giving "boos" be made public.  

I think this karma feature is a privilege that should be protected as it is, or entirely removed with no points at all.

But that's me.

Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2003, 03:35:28 PM
Oh, JRand, I had the BIGGEST crush on John Ashley when I was young.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Ann on November 19, 2003, 03:36:50 PM
Best birthday present?  I don't know...I honestly can't remember many birthday presents.  My parents give me a lot...and at some time around March (my birthday month) they usually say "okay, consider this your birthday present" and call it good.  
Although it's not a birthday present, I must mention the graduation present they're giving me.  I officially graduate from college in t-minus 27 days and counting, and as a graduaton gift, my folks are sending me to Hawaii for Christmas break to stay with my best friend from colllege.  I can't wait!  It's gonna be so much fun.  Although I don't even want to THINK about how I'll catch up on posts after two weeks away...
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 19, 2003, 03:37:01 PM
NEWS AND RANDOM THOUGHTS
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Will Fame on 42bd Street continue to run or will the produces cut their loses after tthe critically thrashing and where is the guy who one the FAME tv show? He was promised a role on in the show.


Harlemm Lee just had his first solo album released -- and it is SENSATIONAL!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Maya on November 19, 2003, 03:39:11 PM
One belated birthday smiley for Jason coming right up!!

(http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0903/party/party-smiley-037.gif)
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Ann on November 19, 2003, 03:40:21 PM
I really want to try to break 100 posts soon...I need to start posting more...so let the vanity posts begin!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Maya on November 19, 2003, 03:43:50 PM
Ann--wow, I thought my record player was a cool graduation present!  I am officially jealous!  ;)  You must take lots of pics in Hawaii and post them!

Michael Shayne--Wow, I am SO shocked to hear about Jonathan Brandis.  I remember I had a big crush on him as a pre-teen.  I wonder if it was drug-related?

Not surprised about Wacko Jacko.  Or unfortunately, about Bounce (thank goodness for that cast album though!)

*sigh*  
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2003, 03:44:07 PM
BK mentioned LA STRADA this morning in the notes. It was the first Fellini movie I saw many years after it came out, of course, but it has remained my favorite. Later ones got more critical praise (though LA STRADA was certainly hailed by many), but its combination of drama and poignance to me is unforgettable. A haunting movie.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Ann on November 19, 2003, 03:44:43 PM
By the way, am I the only one here who never had this "study hall" thing in school?  I've read about such a thing, but my school never had one...was it before my time?  Or just not in my part of the country?
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Maya on November 19, 2003, 03:47:25 PM
Ann--I never had a true study hall either.  But I know what they're like.  All of high school is one giant study hall!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2003, 03:54:30 PM
Ah Yes, MATTH!  And of course Mr John Ashley  sang "You Gotta Have EEE-OOOO" most recently featured on the Jeepers Creepers CD!

He had a brief recording career - was married to Gidget Deborah Walley for a time and co-starred in the "Beach" series of movies with Frankie and Annette.  (I miss the summer too, DR MAYA, but with me it's more a chronic than a seasonal thing).



Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2003, 03:57:44 PM
Ever see John in the Z-movie MOTORCYCLE GANG? He is SO macho in that. That movie also featured Alfalfa Switzer in his last movie before he was killed.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Ann on November 19, 2003, 03:58:30 PM
I just read some of the message threads on IMDB about Jonathan Brandis.  Strange story it seems to be...he died last week, but there was no news, no sign of it on imdb...nothing.  His fans are still a bit confused and upset.  It's not even clear what he died from...
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2003, 04:00:01 PM
If someone takes away Karma - well, it's a personal thing that we have to deal with.  

I am like those who don't want to know.  That's how flame wars start.

So it's like the stock market - somedays our personal shares will be high, and somedays our value will drop a bit....but it will all even out.  I am sure it will.  I have lost KARMA and it was strange, but soon I got the lost KARMA back with more to spare....and that will ALWAYS happen here at HHW.  ;D
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2003, 04:00:39 PM
Never saw "Motorcycle Gang" - but now that I know it exists - I will!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2003, 04:01:51 PM
No, I never had a study hall either. I was too busy taking courses to have a wasted period in my schedule. But, my first two years teaching I had a period of study hall supervision that was an absolute waste of time. The administration figured that out, too, and hired aides to do that for the rest of my years while teachers were given full course loads. I didn't mind. I'd much rather have been teaching than sitting in a large room trying to keep disinterested kids from nodding off, shooting rubber bands and spit balls, or thinking of other deviltry to get into.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jason on November 19, 2003, 04:02:28 PM
Thank you all for your birthday wishes. I wish I could say that it's been a good one...or even a remotely fun one...but it hasn't. It's rained all day, my jeans were soaked for eight hours straight and work was sucky again, though I did end up getting a card, and I got a slice of Cheryl's birthday cake. While I was there, my mom called to wish me a happy birthday but for some reason felt it was the appropriate time to tell me some really depressing things about my brother and some of his "habits" that she's learned about. Think Liza in her Studio 54 days, and that pretty much sums it up, just without the glamour. That really upset me, and when I got home, to top it off, there was not one piece of mail for me in the mailbox. Not from mom and dad...not from a grandparent...nada. Not even a new movie to watch from NetFlix. I did have some lovely emails from some of you Dear Readers, and I so greatly appreciated them, but it would have been real nice to have at least one birthday card waiting for me from a family member. Perhaps that's expecting too much...I dunno. Anyway, I'm home now and all I really want to do is crawl into bed and pull the covers over my head and hide...sleep...whatever.

Sorry that this post is so gloomy...it's just been a crummy, crummy day. :-\
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2003, 04:04:01 PM
Back when I was in high school, back then - when the 'Planet of the Apes ' movies were in theatres....we had 6 classes, but only 5 periods in the school day.  How did that work, you may ask?

Well our 6th period class was held at a different time each day....on Monday our class order was:

6 - 2 - 3 - 4 -5

On Tuesday:

1 - 6 - 3- 4 - 5

On Wednesday:

1 -2 - 6 - 4 - 5      

and so on.....if you forgot what day it was, you could end up in the wrong class!  And on Friday we had 1 -2 -3 -4 - and then the fifth period was a free study hall!


Hopefully no school system is doing that anymore....each class only met four days a week!  :P
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 19, 2003, 04:05:06 PM
If someone takes away Karma - well, it's a personal thing that we have to deal with.  

I am like those who don't want to know.  That's how flame wars start.

So it's like the stock market - somedays our personal shares will be high, and somedays our value will drop a bit....but it will all even out.  I am sure it will.  I have lost KARMA and it was strange, but soon I got the lost KARMA back with more to spare....and that will ALWAYS happen here at HHW.  ;D

Post more!  Post more!  Post more!

You're getting there....
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 19, 2003, 04:08:24 PM
Jason:  I'm totally bummed out, dude!

You're having the suckiest birthday EVER!


[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]HANG IN THERE!  EAT SOMETHING REALLY GOOD!  TREAT YOURSELF AS WELL AS YOU CAN!  AND FINALLY, WELCOME TO "MY WORLD"![/move]

Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jennifer on November 19, 2003, 04:10:02 PM
By the way, am I the only one here who never had this "study hall" thing in school?  I've read about such a thing, but my school never had one...was it before my time?  Or just not in my part of the country?

No, we never had study hall either.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2003, 04:11:00 PM
Mothers, god love 'em, but they don't always make the wisest decisions. Mine would sometimes call me out of a class at school by telling the school secretary it was an emergency, and when I'd get to the phone (with no one supervising my class, mind you), she'd ask me if I thought maybe she should have the furnace inspected before winter set in. Used to drive me crazy with those calls. It's not like it was something that could have waited until I was free or school was over for the day.

Jason, tomorrow is another day, so chalk this one up to a good try and play with us. We'll cheer you right up!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 19, 2003, 04:12:02 PM
We need streamers and balloons and confetti and cake and ice cream and party favors and cards...and we need them NOW!

Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Ann on November 19, 2003, 04:15:16 PM
Many good vibes to DR Jason!
I'm so sorry your birthday was lousy...no birthday should go by without any good cheer at all.  Just remember your HHW family is always here for you!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jason on November 19, 2003, 04:17:12 PM
I love my mom, and I know she's on emotional overload with my brother...she has no idea what to do...but neither do I! She hasn't told my dad what she knows, so I guess she figured I was the next best person to tell. I don't know what to do any more than she does. She tells me all this stuff about him, and then some more depressing stuff about my great uncle who is dying of a brain tumor and a second cousin who just had a large tumor taken off his kidney and then follows it up with, "well, go out and have fun tonight!" I love her so much, and I know she meant well, but all of that just totally ruined my day. I'm being selfish--I know, and that makes me feel even worse.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2003, 04:20:39 PM
OK. Here's your cake and I've invited some famous guests to drop in as well!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jennifer on November 19, 2003, 04:22:18 PM
Jason, your post made me very sad.  Please have a happy birthday.  Maybe your family's cards got delayed in the mail. But even if they didn't, there are people thinking about you today.  EAT LOTS OF BIRTHDAY CAKE. That always helps me.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jennifer on November 19, 2003, 04:23:54 PM
DR Maya: I love that smiley!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jennifer on November 19, 2003, 04:26:07 PM
Would everyone give DR Jason karma to make him feel better.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2003, 04:26:15 PM
DR Jason - remember what happened to Lucy Ricardo when she got hooked up with the Friends of the Friendless?

Yes, she learned she had more friends than she ever thought!

Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Ann on November 19, 2003, 04:28:23 PM
Jason - I can relate, actually.  My my sister, a year younger than me, got into such things when she was about 17.  Moved out of the house, in with the people she was using with, and broke my mother's heart.  Over the year or so it got worse...she went for harder and harder stuff, randomly took off fo New York, then Miami for six months with some boy we'd never met...you name it, she did it.  The only thing she never did (thank god) was get pregnant.
My mother felt like her child had died, and it was all her fault.  Since my father was buried in his work, it fell to me to support her and try to convince her that my sister's behavior was NOT to be blamed on my mom.  It was 18 months of pure hell, and part of the reason I moved back to my home state to finish college.  I was mad as hell at my sister for putting us all through it, and for wounding my mother so badly.  
But there is a light at the end of the tunnel...my sister has pulled herself out, quit the heavy stuff, cut back on the booze, and has held a job for over a year now.  In fact, she now manages the coffee house where she started work.  The relationship with my mother is on the mend, and life is returning to normal.
So take heart...and tell your mom these things CAN get better.

You guys are in my thoughts...
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jennifer on November 19, 2003, 04:29:04 PM
I have lost KARMA and it was strange, but soon I got the lost KARMA back with more to spare....and that will ALWAYS happen here at HHW.  ;D

Yes, that is one great thing about HHW.  A lot of people are really kind. And whenever someone loses karma, they always get it back from someone else.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jed on November 19, 2003, 04:32:50 PM
Happy Jason Day!!!!!
...or at least a happier Jason Day for Jason!

Although I don't even want to THINK about how I'll catch up on posts after two weeks away...
Easy... you won't have classes to take up so much of your important HHW time!  :D
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jennifer on November 19, 2003, 04:33:57 PM
DR Jrand: I think in high school we also had some weird schedule where everyday was different. We had day one to seven and everyday was different. They live to confuse students!

Btw, you are almost a god!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: SwishySarah on November 19, 2003, 04:34:03 PM
You people crack me up! I adore each and every one of you, immature and mature! Emily, your mature post was hilarious, TCB, the athiest remark was perfect, EVERYONE who made a "Kids these days..." post is terrific, Jason for being so wonderful, WEL and Matt and Jrand for somehow keeping us on topic and not wandering off into the shadows, and and...you're all perfect :).

I happen to BE in 10th grade study hall, so watch it! Actually, it's a dumb class I have every other day. Let me explain how MY schedule works. I have "Maroon Days" and "Gold Days" (school colors). On a Maroon Day, I have Algebra, French, English, and PE/Drivers Ed. On a Gold Day, I have Biology, "Flex", Spartan Singers, and World History. Each day alternates, so, for example, this week is Mon-Wed-Fri=Maroon, Tues-Thus=Gold. The next week, Mon-Wed-Fri will be Gold, etc. My classes are an hour and a half long each, and during the third class of the day, they have 4 lunch shifts. Does that make sense?

The Flex class is my 10th grade study hall. During that hour an a half, they split it up into two 45 minute blocks. For the first 45 minutes, I go back to one class and do work, and then a bell rings, and I go back to a different class for the next 45 minutes. It's stupid, and annoying, because I'll be in the middle of working, and the stupid bell rings, and I have to get from one end of the school to another. The two classes that we go back to are different every day, and are posted in the morning.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JASON! You are wonderful and perfect and I'm listening to you on Jeepers Creepers as I type this (nicely timed, eh? :)), and just think, "She's listening to me on a CD in her very own house! To ME!" And I promise that I will be your biggest fan in the world when you are a superstar, and once I make it up there, we shall take over the world. Had I known your address, you would have gotten a card, but, alas, I was without. Don't be gumpy! Walk in the sunshine! Think happy thoughts! The sound of rain on pavement, money, being on a CD, more money, beautiful boys, Ginger Ale (don't ask), etc. We WUV you!

Ask BK: Don't you adore Jason?

I hate piercings and tattoos. I have a friend who is getting her tongue pierced, and I am BEGGING her not to. and what does she say to me, but "Just because you're right about EVERYTHING when I ask your advice doesn't mean I'm listneing to you on this."

Ew.

Have I told you lately that I love you all! This place is wonderful.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jennifer on November 19, 2003, 04:40:02 PM
I have a technical question, which I assume should now go to Maya.  So, is it possible for anyone i.e. Mark or Craig or BK to see who takes the Karma points away?  Or is that something that is not traceable?

Ha ha ha. Yes should all technical questions now be sent directly to Maya?  I really needed this laugh. Thank you very much.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2003, 04:41:42 PM
I karmaed Jason when I first read his summary of his lousy day, and I noticed three other people had the same idea, long before Jennifer suggested that folks do it. There are a lot of nice people here.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jed on November 19, 2003, 04:43:12 PM
JRand - I wish I could tell you the day of wacko school schedules was past, but I can't.  Be it alternating days, flexible time schedules, rotating schedules like yours, whatever... it's all out there.  One of the most bizarre I've come across is a HS that has 7 classes.  On Monday and Friday, all 7 classes meet for 45 minutes.  Tuesday through Thursday, 4th period meets daily for 45 minutes, while the other periods are 70 minutes each on rotating days (1-2-3-5 Tuesday, 1-2-6-7 Wednesday, 3-5-6-7 Thursday).  Thoroughly bizarre if you ask me!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: MrMarkBakalor on November 19, 2003, 04:43:42 PM
I don't believe I have easy access to who has done what to whom regarding karma.

I am of the opinion, just the same, that if we're gonna enjoy the applause than we must endure the potential boos. That;s the whole point. *shrug*

...and, yes, Maya's my personal secretary. ;-)
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2003, 04:47:12 PM
DR Sarah - I gave you Karma for just remembering where to go each day.  DR Jed - I am even more confused reading your notes.  

Maybe I didn't have it so bad!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: bk on November 19, 2003, 04:50:28 PM
There's no way of knowing who is giving or taking away karma.  But those who take away karma will have karma bite them in the KISS MY ASS.  And speaking of karma, why do others have more than ME?  I need more karma of the good kind.  
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 19, 2003, 04:50:43 PM
I have an idea!

It would require someone to write a new feature for the forum.

Instead of having "karma" and the applaud/boo choice that is anonymous, what if we had a Bitch-Slap feature!!!

There would be a "slap" icon under a person's name and when someone clicks on it, a "Bitch-slap" gets recorded.  

But then, if you double-click on your bitch-slap number, there could be a notice that reads: "You have been bitch-slapped by Kimlet XXX XXXXXX"

I got bitch-slapped many times in my first six or seven months here and never once took it personally because I just bitch-slapped right back.

It's a thought....
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jason on November 19, 2003, 04:53:37 PM
Apparently I'm not the only one have a lousy day...Kristi is out of WICKED again tonight.

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~~~~~~~~GOOD VIBES TO KRISTI CHENOWETH~~~~~~~~~~~[/move]

Thank you guys for all of your positive words. They help. I'm sorry to be so down today...I know I'm not being much fun. I just got a call from my dad, who was up in Chicago for a conference. I had to be perky and happy and pretend like mom hadn't told me anything. Boy, if I ever deserve a Tony, it'd be for that phone call.

Ann: I'm glad your sister has come to her senses. There are so many feelings involved with this whole mess that it's hard to put words to them. I'm angry, hurt, frustrated, scared, confused, worried and sad. Quite honestly, I'd like to beat the shit out of him right now and make him see how stupid he's being--what bad decisions he's making--but I know that would do no good. He and I aren't that close (there's 7 years difference between us), but I do love him very much and I worry about him. He's just a kid! I just don't understand it...

God, I could use some Krispy Kremes right now. ;)
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2003, 05:04:31 PM
Trivia question # 1:

Whose best friend was Muriel Puce?
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: bk on November 19, 2003, 05:10:56 PM
If you could use some Krispy Kremes right now then GET some Krispy Kremes right now and then eat them whilst spending the rest of your birthday with your HHW pals.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: LC on November 19, 2003, 05:11:04 PM
DR Jason, I logged on specifically to come and wish you a happy birthday, so I am sorry to hear that your day was less than pleasant.  As others have said, there is always tomorrow - sending you good vibes and birthday wishes anyway.  :)  Maybe I can have Krispy Kremes delivered to Brooklyn?

DR Ann, when are you going to be in Hawaii?  I will be there for Christmas as well..

I have a really bad headache so I will be back later.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: George on November 19, 2003, 05:12:56 PM
By the way, am I the only one here who never had this "study hall" thing in school?  I've read about such a thing, but my school never had one...was it before my time?  Or just not in my part of the country?

No, we never had study hall either.

I never had study hall in high school, either...but then we didn't have finals until my junior year.  That was different.  Before we just took the final tests in the classes, but all of a sudden in junior year, we had "FINALS."  The last two days of the semester had half the classes on each day with each class being twice as long as usual.  It did prepare me for finals in college, but most of those were pretty easy...from what I remember.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: TCB on November 19, 2003, 05:16:38 PM
TCB:  What would be the point of tracing or looking at who's doing the booing?

The feature was set up to give HHW members a choice.  

Now I'm getting a scary feeling that someone is going to suggest the names of people giving "boos" be made public.  

I think this karma feature is a privilege that should be protected as it is, or entirely removed with no points at all.

But that's me.

Well, actually Ron, I wasn't considering forming the Karma Police.  First of all, by suggesting Maya get the Tech questions was just my little dig at our budding torrid romance between Maya and Mark.  Secondly, I was just thinking that if someone had access to the info about boos, they could just send a little non-threatening e-mail to each person that does it reminding them how easy it is to hit the wrong button.  I truly believe that most of those boos were sent in error, and there is no way for any of us to know that we sent the wrong karma.

I guess I still believe that most people at this site would never willing hurt another member's feeling.  Besides, I have managed to stay away from boos for ten years.  LOL.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2003, 05:20:37 PM
LOL TCB!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2003, 05:20:55 PM
No answers on the trivia question?  
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: George on November 19, 2003, 05:21:26 PM
Jason, remember you've gotta have:
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: George on November 19, 2003, 05:25:36 PM
And you've got loads of it!  We're here for you!  And now there's something that I want to know from you, of these three colors:  BLUE, GREEN or YELLOW, which do you prefer?  I have something downloaded from a smilie site (that's not a smilie) that I'd like to post for you, but I don't know if it'll be too much to post all three.  So let me know which color you like best (post here) and I'll check back frequently (assuming you're still on-line).
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: TCB on November 19, 2003, 05:28:37 PM
You know, I just realized that this site has become a little bit like Argentina.  An election was held last week to name our little Kim-lette, we all (well almost all) went to the polls, and NOW the election returns have been withheld.  Perhaps we ought to just name our little mascot....

Velveta Peron
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2003, 05:30:07 PM
Gloria Upson.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jrand73 on November 19, 2003, 05:30:21 PM
Correct!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jason on November 19, 2003, 05:31:13 PM
I love green.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: George on November 19, 2003, 05:33:05 PM
Alrighty, then.  Green it is!  Hope you enjoy!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Emily on November 19, 2003, 05:34:46 PM
am I the only person who has been hypnotised by George's green firework? ;)
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jason on November 19, 2003, 05:36:43 PM
No, you're not.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: George on November 19, 2003, 05:36:46 PM
Pretty, ain't it?  I'll post the other colors on different pages.  When they're all on one page, they seem to move so slowly and you lose the effect.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: TCB on November 19, 2003, 05:39:50 PM


I WIILL NOW SEND MONEY TO GEORGE'S SWISS BANK ACCOUNT.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: George on November 19, 2003, 05:48:17 PM
I WIILL NOW SEND MONEY TO GEORGE'S SWISS BANK ACCOUNT.

THANKS!  As long as the currency in convertable into HHW Karmas!  ;)
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: td on November 19, 2003, 06:04:06 PM
(http://www.bordersstores.com/web_images/products/00/53/56/c/53567773_c.gif)

So, all you JRB fans, not to mention those of us with a taste for history, has anyone read this new book about Leo Frank?
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Michael on November 19, 2003, 06:23:32 PM
Dear Jason:

Sorry to hear you are down in the dumps on this special day. I wished you a happy birthday earlier this morning. I hope this will cheer you up.


(http://www.norcom.net.au/cards/birthday/04.gif)
[img]http://www.norcom.net.au/cards/birthday/01.gif[/img



SMILE

Smile though your heart is aching
Smile even though it's breaking
When there are clouds in the sky you'll get by
If you smile through your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll see the sun come shining through
For you

Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness
Although a tear maybe ever so near
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile- what's the use of crying
You'll find that life is still worth while
If you just smile
Oh that's the time you must keep on trying

Smile what's the use of crying
You'll find that life is still worth while
If you just smile
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: George on November 19, 2003, 06:33:02 PM
Okay, we're now on a new page.  I'm now leaving work and will be home before Star Trek:  Enterprise starts.  Until then, here's the second color of fireworks for Jason:
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: SwishySarah on November 19, 2003, 07:20:27 PM
If you like that, go here:

http://www.maylin.net/Fireworks.html

Entertainment for hours!

I'm bored...someone get on AIM.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Maya on November 19, 2003, 07:23:25 PM
Jason--I don't think there's anything I could say to make your day much better.  Everyone has sent you such beautiful thoughts and I can only echo them.  I know what it's like to have dysfunction in the family, and also to have days where it seems you are walking under one of those cartoon rainy clouds.  We all love you and want you to enjoy the rest of your birthday!  *Hands over a big slice of cake made out of Krispy Kreme donuts*

Swishy--can I just say, without any sarcasm, that you are such a ray of sunshine to all of us?  I really mean it.  

And that goes for everyone!

TCB---"the budding torrid romance between Maya and Mark." LOL!  I will say this....he has a cute smile but I am nobody's personal secretary!   ;)

Not even Trevor Graydon's!  
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Noel on November 19, 2003, 07:26:46 PM

You're having the suckiest birthday EVER!


The suckiest birthday I ever had was when I turned 18 (in a state where the drinking age was 21; I was in a state where the drinking age was 18 when I turned 21).

The high school posted the call-back list for my favorite musical, How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, and oh, how I wanted to be J. Pierrepont Finch.  In fact, I considered it a good sign, and something of a success, that the department had decided to do How To... in the first place, as I'd campaigned so hard for it.

But mine was not one of the three called back for the lead role.  We all knew the role was going to the son of two well known musical performers.  The other guys called back, well, one had never acted before and the other couldn't hit the high notes.  So I ran out into the rain.

Then I wrote a song:

I never thought I'd hurt this bad
I never thought I would cry...

What did I want
More than portraying Pont-
Y.  That's clearly the dream of a dope

And yet it was my dream
And I mean a lot to me
It's not such a high dream
But it's something I'll never get to see


Not sure what it says that I still remember all that - the feeling and the song - all these years later.  Maybe that I certainly wasn't cut out to be an actor.  Actually, what I'm most amazed at is how badly I misaccented "portraying."  A dactyl it ain't.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: bk on November 19, 2003, 07:33:37 PM
What, is everyone on a dinner break?  I'm home - very long day again.  Now, let's get some partay action goin' on, shall we?
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: SwishySarah on November 19, 2003, 07:38:40 PM
*throws confetti*

*puts on dancing music*

*hangs the streamers*

*blows up 500 balloons*

*faints from lack of oxygen*

Merci Beaucoup to Miss Maya Who Is Not On AIM And Whose HHWIM Box Is Too Full To Recieve Sarah's Messages. How could you POSSIBLY have your inbox filled already?
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: MBarnum on November 19, 2003, 07:44:19 PM
Never saw "Motorcycle Gang" - but now that I know it exists - I will!

JRand53, I cannot believe you have not seen MOTORCYCLE GANG! What with Mr. Ashley, Jean (THE ATOMIC SUBMARINE) Moorehead, Suzanne (HIGH SCHOOL HELLCATS) Sydney, SCOTT (ATTACK OF THE PUPPET PEOPLE) Peters, and Steve (INVASION OF THE SAUCER MEN) Terrell! And until you have seen Anne Neyland thrown head over heels of of a motorcycle, you haven't seen nuttin!

And of course it played on a double feature with Ms. June Kenney's CONFESSIONS OF A SORORITY GIRL!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: bk on November 19, 2003, 07:48:04 PM
What, is everyone on a dinner break?  I'm getting out the bitch-slapping machine people.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: MBarnum on November 19, 2003, 08:02:28 PM
Jason! If I were in your part of the country I would be taking you out for you Krispy Kremes and coffee! But since I am not there, you will have to just enjoy the virtual birthday greetings of your friendly HHW-ers!!

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Now smile dammit![/move]




And for your musical accompaniment,
Mr. Smiley himself on the piano!



(http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0903/spezial2/einzelusersmilies/Jeanie%20_smiley-piano.jpg)
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: George on November 19, 2003, 08:07:39 PM
Okay, I'm home.  I'm going to post the last color of fireworks:  Yellow!  I hope it works well.  After that, I'm going to watch Enterprise (which has already started) and eat dinner.  Here it is:
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2003, 08:15:54 PM
Just the thought of Krispy Kremes should brighten anyone's day. There is one about 6 minutes away from me in the car, and I almost never go there even though I love them so much. I'm afraid if I get in the habit of going there, I might as well kiss goodbye any efforts at maintaining my weight.

But damn they're good!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Andrea on November 19, 2003, 08:21:35 PM
Catching up on today's notes...

Sorry I wasn't in study hall yesterday.. I was in the janitor's closet necking  with DR Jed
Oh yes.. the truth comes out... Take that Maya and Mark!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Andrea on November 19, 2003, 08:23:48 PM
Happy birthday Jason...

And yes, kids annoy me.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jennifer on November 19, 2003, 08:32:19 PM

Well, actually Ron, I wasn't considering forming the Karma Police ...   Secondly, I was just thinking that if someone had access to the info about boos, they could just send a little non-threatening e-mail to each person that does it reminding them how easy it is to hit the wrong button.  I truly believe that most of those boos were sent in error, and there is no way for any of us to know that we sent the wrong karma.

I guess I still believe that most people at this site would never willing hurt another member's feeling.  
 

But there is an easy way to make sure you are hitting the right button. After you hit applause, just make sure the karma goes up by one point. That way you can never make a mistake.

I wish I still felt the way you do DR TCB. I truly hate the idea that anyone on this site would willfully hurt another DRs feelings. But people here are intelligent. After so many posts reminding people how close the buttons are, I find it impossible to believe that we are still having accidents.  The only reasoning I can think of, is that not everything thinks of karma the same way.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: wlajb on November 19, 2003, 08:39:32 PM
well Jason's not on.....but we typed last nite......wish he had a better b'day.....
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: wlajb on November 19, 2003, 08:41:20 PM
BK....got my Once Upon a Time In West CD today....but the first CD...bouced around in case.....and got a maJor scratch......replacing  it tomorrow.....<sigh>
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: wlajb on November 19, 2003, 08:42:00 PM
Loved what I COULD see......gee those hats are VERY wide
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Andrea on November 19, 2003, 08:44:01 PM


Check your Webster!   ;D


For shame! Like every good english major it should only be the OED (Oxford English Dictionary)
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: wlajb on November 19, 2003, 08:44:23 PM
I also got Twin Towers Extended edition......OK with Hugh.....and Boy from oz......with hugh.....so have enuf entertainment.....until this injustisice is righted
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jennifer on November 19, 2003, 08:45:12 PM
You know, I just realized that this site has become a little bit like Argentina.  An election was held last week to name our little Kim-lette, we all (well almost all) went to the polls, and NOW the election returns have been withheld.  Perhaps we ought to just name our little mascot....


The results weren't withheld!

There weren't really that many votes to make a tally.

But Kim-lette, Karmy and Cammy seemed to be the most popular. So just call him some combination of those!  Good night.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Andrea on November 19, 2003, 08:47:04 PM
More hot posts, please.  Now that Jrand is back we all need to say 50 Hail Marys (or Hail Mayas depending on if you're Mr. Mark Bakalor) and make three posts each in quick succession.

For all you catholic school children... "we are children, children of the light!"
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: wlajb on November 19, 2003, 08:48:00 PM
so it's kimarcammy?
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Matt H. on November 19, 2003, 08:51:17 PM
I tried all day to get to my DVD of the 1963 THE HAUNTING, but I just never got to it. Tomorrow for sure! Can't wait!

And now I will take my leave and allow West Coasters and beyond to have the night to post away (and any East Coasters with insomnia. Hey! If I get it, I'll come back and post some more).
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Andrea on November 19, 2003, 08:53:20 PM

Best birthday present?  

Tea at the ritz was lovely as was my trip to NYC:)

Thank you mama and emilie.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: wlajb on November 19, 2003, 08:53:56 PM
with all the hub bub about "gay" marriage unions....I propose.....those str8 people who get divorced....be KILLED.....forfeit whatever tax savings they accumulated during their SHAM years at politcally correct sex.....and donate their organs......to a very LARGE compost pile to make nice veggies.....
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Andrea on November 19, 2003, 08:54:44 PM
By the way, am I the only one here who never had this "study hall" thing in school?  I've read about such a thing, but my school never had one...was it before my time?  Or just not in my part of the country?


Emily and I never had one.. indeed, we never even had one free period. Maybe 2 people in our grade had one. They didn't want us to do anything naughty
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Emily on November 19, 2003, 08:56:20 PM

Best birthday present?  

Tea at the ritz was lovely as was my trip to NYC:)

Thank you mama and emilie.


I have never eaten as many teeny tiny elaborated constructed food pieces as that afternoon.

Why are sandwiches better when they are the size of your fingernail?
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Emily on November 19, 2003, 08:57:19 PM
By the way, am I the only one here who never had this "study hall" thing in school?  I've read about such a thing, but my school never had one...was it before my time?  Or just not in my part of the country?


Emily and I never had one.. indeed, we never even had one free period. Maybe 2 people in our grade had one. They didn't want us to do anything naughty

Andrea and mine's high school had bars on the windows... presumably to keep us from leaping out of them and causing untoward attention to be drawn to the school.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: wlajb on November 19, 2003, 08:58:08 PM
Emily...you should always eat "small" sandwiches....subway HAS it wrong......trust me....
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Emily on November 19, 2003, 08:58:19 PM
It's 11:56 and I am seriously bored people.  :-\
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Tomovoz on November 19, 2003, 08:59:39 PM
I raced home from a mostly unfruitful shopping experience (with a joyful interlude - it is nearly Christmas) and still we have the welcome mat out up here and no new arrival.  Special rainbows for Jason. Remember UP isn't always the answer ' the gold is at the end of the Rainbow not at the apex'. Disappointments are there to make our tomorrows look excellent. I hope that does not read like oh so many meaningless platitudes. We care. Chocolate and/or ice-cream is the solution to all major woes. That's why they were invented and why the earth will never destoyed. We are the only planet with chocolate.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Emily on November 19, 2003, 08:59:51 PM
Did I mention the fact that after eating my delightfully low fat and delicious subway sandwich this afternoon, I came home and ate half a pizza with my sister?

I calculated in out.  Today I ate a combine 41 grams of fat.  5 from the sandwich and 36 from the pizza.  

Oy.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: wlajb on November 19, 2003, 09:00:27 PM
watercress...and cream cheese....in a 1" by 1.5" piece.....is just as good as 12 meats on a foot long....just keep eating until you're bored with either conversation, company.....or appetitie.....<G>
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: wlajb on November 19, 2003, 09:01:28 PM
I typed my subway as you typed yours.....sorry.....<G>
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: wlajb on November 19, 2003, 09:03:51 PM
best b'day was when I was 5?.....my father was stationed in Rhode Island......and we had a family thing on an aircraft carrier.....we were below deck.....and they staged a "Santa" landing on the deck above......a blow by blow account of his coming in.......he's getting close.....
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Andrea on November 19, 2003, 09:03:56 PM
DR Jrand: I think in high school we also had some weird schedule where everyday was different. We had day one to seven and everyday was different. They live to confuse students!


of course every day should be different... or else you always end up missing the same class!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: wlajb on November 19, 2003, 09:04:46 PM
and a CRASH.................NOISE.....confusion........ .santa crashed on the flight deck......but I got a drum set......that drove my parents crazy for like 2 years........<G>
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: wlajb on November 19, 2003, 09:08:52 PM
Got my copy of "Once Upon A Time In The West"  from Amazon.....but the disk bounched around in the case...and was scratcted.....<sigh>.....sending it back
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Laura II on November 19, 2003, 09:09:20 PM
Jason, I'm really sorry that you had a crummy day. I certainly hope that tomorrow is better for you. I hope that things work out for your bro and for your family, and all of you will be in my prayers. I just want to give you a huge hug and make you feel better. Maybe this site will help: http://people.cornell.edu/pages/slp29/bear.html
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Andrea on November 19, 2003, 09:11:30 PM

I have never eaten as many teeny tiny elaborated constructed food pieces as that afternoon.


Oh.. but I loved it....

Hope Emily has bought her books so I can read them... wink wink...
http://www.sarahstrohmeyer.com/home.htm

Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: wlajb on November 19, 2003, 09:18:22 PM
AGAIN....BK wants us to POST....but where is HE?.......we're trying.....trying.....trying......
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: wlajb on November 19, 2003, 09:21:45 PM
it's still jason's b'day on west coast....sending him b'day greetings.....etc. etc.....and mommy dearest film.....to sort of placate him.....we celebrate 3 hours after you're done.....and you CAN HAVE wire hangers......honest......for CERTAIN garments....
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: wlajb on November 19, 2003, 09:23:03 PM
but waking jason up at 4 am....to clean my bathroom.....'cause it NEEDS it
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: SwishySarah on November 19, 2003, 09:25:21 PM
I have psychoanalyzed each of them separately, and it's official: Maya and Mark are perfect for each other.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Andrea on November 19, 2003, 09:30:25 PM
I have psychoanalyzed each of them separately, and it's official: Maya and Mark are perfect for each other.


Noel... it's time to start composing the sequel....and I'm asuming BK is giving a lovely lady away.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Tomovoz on November 19, 2003, 09:31:30 PM
For those looking for good news. François should be here at HHW in just over 12 hours. Have your French language, Walt Disney and Dame Julie Andrews questions ready.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: bk on November 19, 2003, 09:44:30 PM
I figured if everyone else was on a break, I might as well take one.  Glad to see people returned and that we had a fine posting volley.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Laura II on November 19, 2003, 09:44:34 PM
oh I forgot to answer this. My best birthday present was meeting Josh Hartnett on the day after my 18th birthday. (That night, a 33-year-old waiter hit on me. That was fun, too.)
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: TCB on November 19, 2003, 09:50:40 PM
oh I forgot to answer this. My best birthday present was meeting Josh Hartnett on the day after my 18th birthday. (That night, a 33-year-old waiter hit on me. That was fun, too.)

Now if you could find a 33-year old waiter who looked like Josh Harnett (or Jason) then you would really have something.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Tomovoz on November 19, 2003, 09:52:08 PM
Do you have the waiter's number Laura? These things should be shared (I am not thinking of myself here!).
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Tomovoz on November 19, 2003, 09:55:09 PM
It's frightening when two Toms are out there thinking along similar lines. Now is it memories of waiters or 33 year olds? I forget where I was. am will be ........
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Laura II on November 19, 2003, 09:55:59 PM
hahaha TFO! I don't have his number, but a busboy there asked for mine. Oh, and my uncle was there, and he was pretty upset with the waiter for flirting with me in his presence. He gave him an ultimatum while I talked with the busboy: "You can have her after I've had you." The guy shut up then. It was hysterical. :)
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Laura II on November 19, 2003, 09:57:27 PM
Oh will someone give TCB some karma for me? The 72 hour thing is still in effect from before. TFO, you've been karmalized!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Tomovoz on November 19, 2003, 10:00:03 PM
I feel so tacky with all this caramalised thing going on. TCB probably copes better. I'll see if I can pass it on.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Tomovoz on November 19, 2003, 10:01:31 PM
Consider the caramel spread and returned. We appreciate the straight lines to use.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: td on November 19, 2003, 10:03:10 PM
What, is everyone on a dinner break?  I'm getting out the bitch-slapping machine people.
Please don't bitch-slap moi; I was completely and totally entranced by ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST and all of its special features on the second disc (I'll get to the commentary track some other day).

But, if you must bitch-slap me, please. . .treat me rough. . .
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Laura II on November 19, 2003, 10:05:37 PM
thanks, TFO!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: bk on November 19, 2003, 10:05:45 PM
Ah, a customah.  I love late-night volleys.  Volley on.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: td on November 19, 2003, 10:06:16 PM

Now if you could find a 33-year old waiter who looked like Josh Harnett (or Jason) then you would really have something.

How's about a forty-something waiter who looks like Martin Mull?
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: td on November 19, 2003, 10:08:49 PM
Ah, a customah.  I love late-night volleys.  Volley on.

I'm volleying!  

May I just say how refreshing it is to see a great film, presented brilliantly on dvd? ? ?

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST[/move]

This is undoubtedly my choice for Best Catalogue Title Release on dvd for the year 2003, running neck in neck with Flynn's ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: TCB on November 19, 2003, 10:09:04 PM
What in the heck is all this sticky stuff..... Oh karmal.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Maya on November 19, 2003, 10:09:53 PM
You all crack me up!

Laura--that IS a cool birthday present!  The only cooler thing I could think of would be to find a big present under the tree, unwrap it, and have it be Josh Hartnett with a card saying "All for you" around his neck!

Swishy--I love you, sweetie.  Really, I do.  But you better start running...cause I am chasing you right now!  :P

Mmmm...caramel....
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: TCB on November 19, 2003, 10:11:14 PM

Now if you could find a 33-year old waiter who looked like Josh Harnett (or Jason) then you would really have something.

How's about a forty-something waiter who looks like Martin Mull?

Do you accept tips???
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Maya on November 19, 2003, 10:11:48 PM
TD--I would never bitch-slap YOU!   ;D  You are the Wind Dancer!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Tomovoz on November 19, 2003, 10:14:08 PM
At least it's a change TCB! Does the singing not 33 year old waiter from Pennsylvania deliver? (I know the last word had an ambiguity in there somewhere!)
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: td on November 19, 2003, 10:14:22 PM

Now if you could find a 33-year old waiter who looked like Josh Harnett (or Jason) then you would really have something.

How's about a forty-something waiter who looks like Martin Mull?

Do you accept tips???

I positively THRIVE on them. . . ;)  ;)  ;)  ;)  ;)  ;)
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: td on November 19, 2003, 10:15:18 PM
TD--I would never bitch-slap YOU!   ;D  You are the Wind Dancer!

. . .and in last night's posts, I was the NAKED Wind Dancer !
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Maya on November 19, 2003, 10:17:46 PM
Gwhahahaha!  TD--I would SO karmalize you for that if I could!  Cause being a Naked Wind Dancer is simply asking for much good karma!!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: TCB on November 19, 2003, 10:18:52 PM
I think I mentioned the other day (after a rough rehearsal) that we had double cast the roles of Oliver, Dodger, and Charley in our production of Oliver.  So tonight one of the urchins comes up to me in front of the whole cast and says, "Hey!  How come we don't have two Fagins?"

I looked at him for a minute and then said, "You do.  We just shoved them both inside one body."
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: td on November 19, 2003, 10:20:30 PM
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All for Maya. . .
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Tomovoz on November 19, 2003, 10:22:09 PM
I will bet on  the show having at least two Nancies as well. Are there two dogs too?
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Maya on November 19, 2003, 10:28:59 PM
LOL, TCB!!

hahaha, TD...ohmigod, it's Teletubbies the Musical!!!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: TCB on November 19, 2003, 10:33:22 PM
I will bet on  the show having at least two Nancies as well. Are there two dogs too?

Nope, nope, nope........... I will be good.  I won't say a word

Actually, I think we finally got a new Bill Sykes for the show.  We have lost two already.  Maybe, it was sharing the dressing room with me?  Who knows?

We were running out of options.  I was about to drive up to Levenworth and kidnap Jed for the part.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Tomovoz on November 19, 2003, 10:40:32 PM
I'm not going there! School teachers need another interest. Go for it.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Tomovoz on November 19, 2003, 10:41:45 PM
What say you Jed? I now have to find my map and locate Levenworth.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jed on November 19, 2003, 10:51:35 PM
Actually, I think we finally got a new Bill Sykes for the show.  We have lost two already.  Maybe, it was sharing the dressing room with me?  Who knows?

We were running out of options.  I was about to drive up to Levenworth and kidnap Jed for the part.

And I would've been there in a second, TCB!  I'm sure I could find some way to be in both Leavenworth and Gig Harbor for those nights our performances overlap.  :D

P.S. - Though I'm performing in Leavenworth, I actually live in Wenatchee now, so adjust your kidnapping route.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: TCB on November 19, 2003, 10:53:59 PM
I must truthfully confess that even though it is considered one of the essentials spots to go for the Christmas Season, and although as a travel agent I used to put together bus trips to the tree lighting every year; I personally have never been to Levenworth.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jed on November 19, 2003, 10:55:17 PM
Emily and I never had one.. indeed, we never even had one free period. Maybe 2 people in our grade had one. They didn't want us to do anything naughty

...you mean like we were doing in the janitor's closet?  ;)
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: TCB on November 19, 2003, 10:55:59 PM
We were running out of options.  I was about to drive up to Levenworth and kidnap Jed for the part.

And I would've been there in a second, TCB!  I'm sure I could find some way to be in both Leavenworth and Gig Harbor for those nights our performances overlap.  :D

P.S. - Though I'm performing in Leavenworth, I actually live in Wenatchee now, so adjust your kidnapping route.

Thanks for the tip, bud.  Now I will have to leave a couple of hours earlier.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Tomovoz on November 19, 2003, 10:57:34 PM
That's two of us Washingtonians who have never made it there.  My may shows a population of under 2000. Is that still true? My last (and final) school population was bigger than that.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: TCB on November 19, 2003, 11:00:22 PM
Ah, but check out the web site.

http://www.leavenworth.org/
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Tomovoz on November 19, 2003, 11:04:51 PM
And it all starts on my birthday. Thank you Leavenworth.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jed on November 19, 2003, 11:05:03 PM
Well, if our two Washingtonian Tom's can't make it to a Leavenworth Christmas, I'll bring it to them!

...hmmm...that didn't work...I'll try again...

(http://www.leavenworth.org/SlideShow/christmaslight/panorama-500.jpg)

Success!!!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Ann on November 19, 2003, 11:06:02 PM
Leavenworth is a tiny little place...but the population probably doubles during tourist season.  Not a bad place to be a tourist if you're a fan of leiderhosen.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: TCB on November 19, 2003, 11:06:15 PM
And now, while our mate from down under studies up on quaint  Bavarian villages in Washington State, I will say to the rest of you, Good Night!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Ann on November 19, 2003, 11:07:16 PM
Jed...Cinemascope with what??
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: TCB on November 19, 2003, 11:07:58 PM
And it all starts on my birthday. Thank you Leavenworth.

Gee Ozzie, that was a subtle hint.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Tomovoz on November 19, 2003, 11:08:49 PM
I must not be fully paid up for Cinerama. I was expecting a widescreen Jed. Ah! the disappointments of far South Western Washington.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jed on November 19, 2003, 11:11:59 PM
TFO - Leavenworth's population is close to 3,000 now... still, pretty danged small.  Another reason I moved to Wenatchee (population around 65,000 with our counterpart East Wenatchee across the river).
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Tomovoz on November 19, 2003, 11:12:08 PM
I may be at the opening of "Oliver" instead. Hope my tickets arrive soon. Leiderhosen is OK with me if worn with pearls and it is after 5.00pm. (A fashion tip I got from Dame Edna).
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jed on November 19, 2003, 11:15:08 PM
We were running out of options.  I was about to drive up to Levenworth and kidnap Jed for the part.

And I would've been there in a second, TCB!  I'm sure I could find some way to be in both Leavenworth and Gig Harbor for those nights our performances overlap.  :D

P.S. - Though I'm performing in Leavenworth, I actually live in Wenatchee now, so adjust your kidnapping route.

Thanks for the tip, bud.  Now I will have to leave a couple of hours earlier.

Nah, only 20 miles difference.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Tomovoz on November 19, 2003, 11:15:41 PM
I now have a picture of Gingerbread houses and coloured ligths. Do the lights encourage the bears to wake? Just curious. Good night TCB.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jed on November 19, 2003, 11:17:47 PM
Just wondering...
How did we ever manage to post without the handy dandy "quote" feature? :D
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Tomovoz on November 19, 2003, 11:20:04 PM
Good night Washington. 300+. Where would we be without the north west?
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: TCB on November 19, 2003, 11:21:33 PM
My favorite Levenworth photo

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Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: TCB on November 19, 2003, 11:23:43 PM
Just wondering...
How did we ever manage to post without the handy dandy "quote" feature? :D

Beats me.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jed on November 19, 2003, 11:25:50 PM
Ooo, very nice.  You win the Leavenworth Photo Contest, TCB.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: TCB on November 19, 2003, 11:26:08 PM
That photo didn't put us into Cinerama did it?

Ii thought I had better check before I signed off for the night.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Jed on November 19, 2003, 11:30:37 PM
No Cinerama here, TCB.

BTW, how long does your Oliver run?  If you're still going after my A Christmas Carol closes, I may have to try and make a trip to Gig Harbor.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: TCB on November 19, 2003, 11:34:25 PM
We close next year........... January 4 to be exact.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: TCB on November 19, 2003, 11:36:15 PM
Okay, one more time....... Good night, one and all!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Maya on November 19, 2003, 11:42:22 PM
Goodnight everyone!!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Laura II on November 19, 2003, 11:43:49 PM
Goodnight everyone! Thank you for amusing me yet again!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Tomovoz on November 19, 2003, 11:45:47 PM
It seems that Washingtonians are not quiters!
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: bk on November 19, 2003, 11:48:34 PM
Who would have thought - over 300 posts!  Most excellent.  New notes will be up soon.  And tomorrow there is no question that we will cross over to 7000 posts.
Title: Re:EASY LIVING
Post by: Ann on November 20, 2003, 12:06:07 AM
Goodnight everyone...I must get some sleep...