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Title: AN EVENING WITH STEVE
Post by: bk on July 14, 2012, 01:29:18 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes told you all you needed to know about an evening with Steve, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're currently seeing an evening with The Cowsills.
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2012, 01:30:25 AM
And the word of the day is: BACCATE!
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2012, 01:30:37 AM
To which I can only say: CRANBERRIES!
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 14, 2012, 04:35:30 AM
First post following BK, at 7:30 in the morning?  Well, I'm up early for a Saturday because I've got a long day ahead of me away from the house.  Back late tonight, at which time I'll ketchup.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 14, 2012, 04:40:13 AM
Good morning, all! No word from Dublin this morning, so I sent a polite email asking if there was any luck on locating the carton.We'll see what happens. Perhaps I will get a nice response before I go ballistic.

BK, I got Steve a Pulitzer Prize but he hasn't recognized me since 1991 or so! The last time I saw him, I think his priority was getting to the bar.

As for Ms Ebersole, from my experience with her at the Chicago Humanities Festival several years ago, it's all about her. She was neither a team player in Chicago nor pleasant to be around, although she was wonderful in the numbers she bothered to learn.

I am off to the McGlinnventry.
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 14, 2012, 04:40:33 AM
Enjoyed reading about the Sondheim Evening with MR BK and JH.
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Post by: Ben on July 14, 2012, 04:41:01 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 14, 2012, 04:41:12 AM
Last night's audience was not as enthusiastic but there were MORE people there.  Tonight's house is smaller - only about 2/3rds but hopefully they will be LOUD!!
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 14, 2012, 04:41:37 AM
Thanks to all for the continued vibes and wishes.

Today is a half day at work.....oh well.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 14, 2012, 04:58:37 AM
TOD:  I don't have a specific experience in mind that's worth relating, but I think there's just about nothing like having a lousy restaurant experience -- and feeling ripped off in the process. 

I think most of these times -- probably not all, but most of them -- have been something I could sense upon entering the jernt.  Sometimes I've been with someone for some special occasion or something, and have no say about the venue.  Those times, you're just stuck.  But other times, I'll sense it but go immediately into denial, telling myself I'm going to make the best of it, choose what I eat with great care, etc., etc., etc., but "best of it" just doesn't happen and the whole experience sucks, and you're left saying "that's one (hour, meal, expense, whatever) that I'll never get back."  I think restaurants are kind of unique in having the power to do this to you.
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 14, 2012, 05:18:28 AM
Off to work.  Oh well.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 14, 2012, 05:19:33 AM
Is something wrong with the website this morning?  At moments it's unreachable, while all my others still are, and posting seems not to be working too well.  For instance, several minutes ago I posted (and saw it posted) something to the effect of "Very much enjoyed reading the tale of An Evening With Steve."  So here it is again.
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Post by: John G. on July 14, 2012, 05:22:19 AM
good morning, all.

And a round of vibes on me to those who need 'em.
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Post by: John G. on July 14, 2012, 05:25:36 AM
TOD: There are too many to mention. I think one of the worst was on my first night in San Antonio. I had moved here to be the newspaper's dining critic and my first meal in town was at a Tex-Mex place that served (and still serves) the most butt ugly food imaginable. I can still remember the refrieds tasted as if someone had dropped a bottle of liquid smoke in them and then microwaved them with metal inside. They were molten lava 10 minutes after I finished the rest of the meal, of which I did not eat a lot. Even the margarita was lousy.

I seriously thought I had made a mistake in moving here. And, as it turned out, my next five or six meals were also sub-par.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 14, 2012, 05:25:56 AM
Off for a day of adventure.  Going over to Phoenixville, PA, where THE BLOB was filmed, to see that and THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL in the Colonial Theatre.  This is their annual Blobfest, and my first time for it.  You DRs may expect a full report.
Title: Re: AN EVENING WITH STEVE
Post by: John G. on July 14, 2012, 05:27:00 AM
Interesting notes on your close personal friend, BK. Makes such statements all the more revealing. Did he say if he's working on something new (a "Sunday in the Park" reference)?
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 14, 2012, 05:27:14 AM
Now I'm thinking the problem might indeed be my own connection.  Anyway, adventure calls.  Back late tonight.
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Post by: John G. on July 14, 2012, 05:27:31 AM
Pictures, please, ChasSmith.

Blobfest sounds fun.
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Post by: Danise on July 14, 2012, 05:32:03 AM
I had my morning post all done, hit post and was told I couldn't connect with the site so I lost it. :(

Here is what I can remember of said post:

Good morning all!

Glad that DR John G's mum had a great birthday.  I didn't think about it last night but it was also Harrison Ford's birthday as well.  Don't know why I know that but I hope he had a happy one as well.

Vibes to DR Elmore that the folks in Dublin wake up and tell him about the package.  Poop on them if they do not!

Hoping that DR Jrand has a full audience that shows their appreciation by being LOUD tonight!

Today won't be so great for me.  I have to leave in just a little bit to have a spiral KUB done.  I'm not sure what that is.  I've had KUB's done before but never heard one called spiral before.  Should be interesting.

This afternoon I will attend the memorial service for Thelma's friend, John. 

For what ever reason, both Sheena and Toby are in a "talking" mood this morning.  Sheena is normally my "talker" but Toby is joining in today.  I guess they want me to stay home with them and are letting me know.  I wish I could.

Have a wonder filled day with lots of vibes and happy happenings~

I hit copy just in case this doesn't make to post.
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Post by: Danise on July 14, 2012, 05:34:14 AM
I see it made it.  Hoo and Ray!!!!!
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 14, 2012, 06:02:00 AM
So it's not just my connection.  (I copied my last couple of posts, too, just in case.)  (Now to copy this one, because it is of particular brilliance and I don't think any of us would be happy if we lost it.)

And NOW I'm leaving.  I said I was leaving before, but this time I'm really REALLY leaving.  VIBES for a good day to all.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 14, 2012, 06:40:08 AM
Interesting notes on your close personal friend, BK. Makes such statements all the more revealing. Did he say if he's working on something new (a "Sunday in the Park" reference)?

I don't know how involved he is, but a director in California is doing something with his work and the poetry of Bukowski. I can hardly wait.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 14, 2012, 06:41:48 AM
Greetings from the McGlinnventory!

I spoke to Fed Ex; this information is not on their tracking site, but the girlfriend of Jonathan, one of our Dublin producer, picked up the package yesterday, and no one bothered to let me know. I sent an email about the situation and my unhappiness.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 14, 2012, 06:44:31 AM
Now I have to cart the McGlinn materials going to the Library of Congress over to Toyland for shipping. I'm not trusting the mail room ladies here after their last two shipments to Dublin.
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Post by: Ginny on July 14, 2012, 06:57:36 AM
Saturday morning greetings!  I woke up about 7am and have just finished reading Mr. Churchill's Secretary by Susan Elia MacNeal.  It's my selection for my book group's London Roundabout and it took on even more relevance when the January trip to London & Norwich appeared on our radar screen.  I learned a lot of London geography while enjoying a good story that's the first in a series. 

After several days of playing, today I must grocery shop for our household.
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Post by: FJL on July 14, 2012, 07:11:19 AM
Interesting notes on your close personal friend, BK. Makes such statements all the more revealing. Did he say if he's working on something new (a "Sunday in the Park" reference)?

I don't know how involved he is, but a director in California is doing something with his work and the poetry of Bukowski. I can hardly wait.



Yes, if you have New York Times access, here's the New York Times report on the Bukowski - Sondheim project

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/07/13/it-takes-two-artistic-director-explains-why-a-bukowski-sondheim-show-makes-sense/

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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on July 14, 2012, 07:31:22 AM
And the word of the day is: BACCATE!

And The Song Of The Day Is: STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER
Title: Re: AN EVENING WITH STEVE
Post by: bk on July 14, 2012, 07:41:59 AM
I'm up, I'm up and have been up for an hour, which is really irritating.
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2012, 07:42:58 AM
Sondheim said he is working on something new and I think it's been reported already - he and playwright David Ives are musicalizing an Ives one-act Steve saw years ago, maybe from All in the Timing.
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Post by: Druxy on July 14, 2012, 07:49:44 AM
Enjoyed reading about the Sondheim Evening with MR BK and JH.

Me, too.

"Oh, hi Bruce!"


 ::)
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2012, 07:52:01 AM
The more I think about last night, he probably thought I was one of the group of people who were donors.  I don't know what he thought, but I am bringing it up - he knew I was coming backstage because HE arranged it.
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Post by: Druxy on July 14, 2012, 07:52:58 AM
I've started working on a new play; a multiple character one about Hollywood Legends.

No, I'm not going to reveal the names of the subjects, but it is a very juicy story.

 ::)
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Post by: Druxy on July 14, 2012, 07:54:45 AM
We watched THE DEVIL'S DOUBLE last night.

Though it contains some brutal, very disturbing scenes, it's an excellent film with a terrific performance by Dominic Cooper.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 14, 2012, 08:56:14 AM
More news from Dublin: Jonathan's father and partner were broken into last night, beaten up with crow bars and interrogated by armed raiders.  I feel so sorry for him! I'm waiting for further news.
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Post by: Druxy on July 14, 2012, 09:01:06 AM
More news from Dublin: Jonathan's father and partner were broken into last night, beaten up with crow bars and interrogated by armed raiders.  I feel so sorry for him! I'm waiting for further news.

That's terrible.  Please keep us informed.
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Post by: Ginny on July 14, 2012, 09:41:47 AM
More news from Dublin: Jonathan's father and partner were broken into last night, beaten up with crow bars and interrogated by armed raiders.  I feel so sorry for him! I'm waiting for further news.

That's terrible.  Please keep us informed.

How awful - hope they're OK...
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 14, 2012, 10:37:02 AM
More news from Dublin: Jonathan's father and partner were broken into last night, beaten up with crow bars and interrogated by armed raiders.  I feel so sorry for him! I'm waiting for further news.

That's terrible.  Please keep us informed.

How awful - hope they're OK...

I found the story:
http://www.i4u.com/2012/07/dublin-ireland/couple-bray-tied-during-burglary-ordeal

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/irishsun/irishsunnews/4428733/Couple-left-tied-up-by-armed-burglars.html
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Post by: John G. on July 14, 2012, 10:53:48 AM
Interesting notes on your close personal friend, BK. Makes such statements all the more revealing. Did he say if he's working on something new (a "Sunday in the Park" reference)?

I don't know how involved he is, but a director in California is doing something with his work and the poetry of Bukowski. I can hardly wait.

Yes, but that show is supposedly staying only in California, much as I would love to see it
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Post by: John G. on July 14, 2012, 10:54:53 AM
More news from Dublin: Jonathan's father and partner were broken into last night, beaten up with crow bars and interrogated by armed raiders.  I feel so sorry for him! I'm waiting for further news.
that is terrible. 
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Post by: John G. on July 14, 2012, 11:58:51 AM
MBarnum, I can't remember if anyone told you but "Smash" had a Bollywood scene. It's in the episode Publicity and it's about 25 minutes, if you want to fast-forward to it.

http://www.nbc.com/smash/episode-guide/

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Post by: Ginny on July 14, 2012, 12:00:06 PM
More news from Dublin: Jonathan's father and partner were broken into last night, beaten up with crow bars and interrogated by armed raiders.  I feel so sorry for him! I'm waiting for further news.

That's terrible.  Please keep us informed.

How awful - hope they're OK...

I found the story:
http://www.i4u.com/2012/07/dublin-ireland/couple-bray-tied-during-burglary-ordeal

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/irishsun/irishsunnews/4428733/Couple-left-tied-up-by-armed-burglars.html

DR Elmore, this sounds very similar to what happened to Loyce's friends here in town.  Remember they were telling us about it at a party a few Christmases back?
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2012, 12:18:41 PM
Back from various and sundried doings and goings.  I went and had bacon and eggs and toast.  Then I took a rather brisk and energizing two-and-a-half mile walk west on Ventura Blvd.  I never do that, so it was kind of pleasant, actually.  Then I went to Staples for a few supplies, then did some errands and whatnot, picked up no packages, and am now home, wilted from the humidity and heat, which is high in both instances.
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Post by: Doug R on July 14, 2012, 12:38:31 PM
Last night's forecast was for an improvement in the weather. I wonder, therefore, why it was that I woke up with torrential rain and it's continued raining for most of the day.
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Post by: Doug R on July 14, 2012, 12:39:48 PM
Had another fun day filing masses of paper.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 14, 2012, 12:48:20 PM
I have been watching the British sitcom MIRANDA. Lots of slapstick. I think it's a hoot.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 14, 2012, 01:06:25 PM
More news from Dublin: Jonathan's father and partner were broken into last night, beaten up with crow bars and interrogated by armed raiders.  I feel so sorry for him! I'm waiting for further news.

That's terrible.  Please keep us informed.

How awful - hope they're OK...

I found the story:
http://www.i4u.com/2012/07/dublin-ireland/couple-bray-tied-during-burglary-ordeal

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/irishsun/irishsunnews/4428733/Couple-left-tied-up-by-armed-burglars.html

DR Elmore, this sounds very similar to what happened to Loyce's friends here in town.  Remember they were telling us about it at a party a few Christmases back?

I thought the same when I read the articles. 
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Post by: George on July 14, 2012, 01:14:47 PM
More news from Dublin: Jonathan's father and partner were broken into last night, beaten up with crow bars and interrogated by armed raiders.  I feel so sorry for him! I'm waiting for further news.

:o

~~Vibes!!~~~
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Post by: George on July 14, 2012, 01:30:12 PM
I just came across this article:  Judy Kuhn and Melissa Errico Cast in ‘Passion’ Revival (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/19/judy-kuhn-and-melissa-errico-cast-in-passion-revival/)!

I remember when I first heard of Melissa Errico and at times I really thought that I was listening to Judy Kuhn.  I think that they have very similar voices...and I love them both. :D
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Post by: Danise on July 14, 2012, 01:59:27 PM
I guess I owe the folks in dublin an apology. 

 
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Post by: Danise on July 14, 2012, 02:00:17 PM
John had a nice service.  I met a lot of good people there who knew  him.
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Post by: Danise on July 14, 2012, 02:02:51 PM
I found out I misread the script the doctor gave me.  I thought it said "spiral KUB" but the way it was on the script was

spiral
KUB

In other words 2 different tests.  Who knew?

The tech sure thought it was funny that I came up with a whole new kind of test. 
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Post by: TCB on July 14, 2012, 02:32:12 PM
More news from Dublin: Jonathan's father and partner were broken into last night, beaten up with crow bars and interrogated by armed raiders.  I feel so sorry for him! I'm waiting for further news.


Oh my gosh, that is horrible!
Title: Re: AN EVENING WITH STEVE
Post by: TCB on July 14, 2012, 02:36:35 PM
Interesting notes on your close personal friend, BK. Makes such statements all the more revealing. Did he say if he's working on something new (a "Sunday in the Park" reference)?

I don't know how involved he is, but a director in California is doing something with his work and the poetry of Bukowski. I can hardly wait.

Yes, but that show is supposedly staying only in California, much as I would love to see it


You are allowed to go to California - without a passport.
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Post by: TCB on July 14, 2012, 02:42:45 PM
Interesting notes on your close personal friend, BK. Makes such statements all the more revealing. Did he say if he's working on something new (a "Sunday in the Park" reference)?

I don't know how involved he is, but a director in California is doing something with his work and the poetry of Bukowski. I can hardly wait.

Yes, but that show is supposedly staying only in California, much as I would love to see it


You are allowed to go to California - without a passport.

At least I think you are.
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Post by: TCB on July 14, 2012, 02:56:03 PM
I guess I owe the folks in dublin an apology. 

 


Why?
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Post by: Jennifer on July 14, 2012, 03:33:18 PM
OMG is it hot here today!
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Post by: Jennifer on July 14, 2012, 03:33:51 PM
More news from Dublin: Jonathan's father and partner were broken into last night, beaten up with crow bars and interrogated by armed raiders.  I feel so sorry for him! I'm waiting for further news.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 14, 2012, 03:36:54 PM
Still on Page 2?

Oh, no no no, this will not do!
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 14, 2012, 03:37:31 PM
I finished Season 1 of MIRANDA, and I'll watch Season 2 tonight/
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 14, 2012, 03:38:00 PM
After that, I'll read a bit of the new Lorenz Hart biography and go to bed.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 14, 2012, 03:39:30 PM
I'm raking two books to Ireland forreading on the plane and other free moments: HOW GREEN WAS MY VALLEY and Jack Finney's TIME AND AGAIN, which I read in 1979 and remember nothing about it now.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 14, 2012, 03:40:05 PM
!!! # !!!
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 14, 2012, 03:40:14 PM
And about time, too!
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 14, 2012, 03:40:45 PM
I'm having some soup for dinner.
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Post by: Jane on July 14, 2012, 03:45:07 PM
From DR John G:

Quote
Jane, your Sam is featured in a fun musical number staged to "Dance to the Music" in an episode called "The Coup." Great fun.

Thank you.  I'll look for it.
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Post by: Jane on July 14, 2012, 03:45:35 PM
DR Matthew I'm glad you had a nice evening.
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Post by: Jane on July 14, 2012, 03:46:21 PM
DR George, thank you for the PM.  At some point soon I'll attempt it.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 14, 2012, 03:46:53 PM
And it's time to have some soup!
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Post by: Jane on July 14, 2012, 04:05:37 PM
TOD: There are too many to mention. I think one of the worst was on my first night in San Antonio. I had moved here to be the newspaper's dining critic and my first meal in town was at a Tex-Mex place that served (and still serves) the most butt ugly food imaginable. I can still remember the refrieds tasted as if someone had dropped a bottle of liquid smoke in them and then microwaved them with metal inside. They were molten lava 10 minutes after I finished the rest of the meal, of which I did not eat a lot. Even the margarita was lousy.


Yuck!
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Post by: Jane on July 14, 2012, 04:12:33 PM
Saturday morning greetings!  I woke up about 7am and have just finished reading Mr. Churchill's Secretary by Susan Elia MacNeal.  It's my selection for my book group's London Roundabout and it took on even more relevance when the January trip to London & Norwich appeared on our radar screen.  I learned a lot of London geography while enjoying a good story that's the first in a series. 


I added it to my long list of books to read.
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Post by: Jane on July 14, 2012, 04:13:01 PM
And the word of the day is: BACCATE!

And The Song Of The Day Is: STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER

I just ate some delicious strawberries.
Title: Re: AN EVENING WITH STEVE
Post by: Jane on July 14, 2012, 04:14:18 PM
More news from Dublin: Jonathan's father and partner were broken into last night, beaten up with crow bars and interrogated by armed raiders.  I feel so sorry for him! I'm waiting for further news.

How horrible. 

HEALING VIBES FOR THEM BOTH!!!
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Post by: Druxy on July 14, 2012, 04:15:28 PM
I'm raking two books to Ireland forreading on the plane and other free moments: HOW GREEN WAS MY VALLEY and Jack Finney's TIME AND AGAIN, which I read in 1979 and remember nothing about it now.

HOW GREEN WAS MY VALLEY: Isn't that set in Wales?
Title: Re: AN EVENING WITH STEVE
Post by: Jane on July 14, 2012, 04:16:56 PM
More news from Dublin: Jonathan's father and partner were broken into last night, beaten up with crow bars and interrogated by armed raiders.  I feel so sorry for him! I'm waiting for further news.

That's terrible.  Please keep us informed.

How awful - hope they're OK...

I found the story:
http://www.i4u.com/2012/07/dublin-ireland/couple-bray-tied-during-burglary-ordeal

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/irishsun/irishsunnews/4428733/Couple-left-tied-up-by-armed-burglars.html

:( 
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Post by: Jane on July 14, 2012, 04:18:13 PM
I found out I misread the script the doctor gave me.  I thought it said "spiral KUB" but the way it was on the script was

spiral
KUB

In other words 2 different tests.  Who knew?

The tech sure thought it was funny that I came up with a whole new kind of test. 

:)

How did the tests go?
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Post by: Jane on July 14, 2012, 04:26:33 PM
DR Jennifer when I put a hold on the eBook GONE GIRL there were 54 holds for one book at the library.  Now there are 113.  Since there is only one book in the system I think it will be awhile before I read it.
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2012, 04:28:07 PM
Page three?  Do I need to do something CONTROVERSIAL?
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2012, 04:28:44 PM
I've had a nice, relaxing day - took a half-hour swim, and watched a Maria Wern movie - I'll watch another now.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 14, 2012, 04:35:06 PM
Hello, everyone.

Let's just say that I don't wish to repeat last week.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 14, 2012, 04:35:53 PM
Vibes to DR Elmore's friends and colleagues in Dublin. Horrible incident.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 14, 2012, 04:38:23 PM
The press here makes it sound like all of London is in lockdown. DR Doug is now the HHW "man on the ground" in London. Isn't that the phrase they used to use?
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Post by: Jeanne on July 14, 2012, 04:41:55 PM
BK's interest in Swedish films made me think I might like to read a Swedish mystery. I chose Camilla Lackberg's THE ICE PRINCESS. It took me 100 pages to get interested, and then I "speed read" the last 150 pages. Interesting story, but IMHO it really needs some tightening.
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Post by: MBarnum on July 14, 2012, 04:42:03 PM
MBarnum, I can't remember if anyone told you but "Smash" had a Bollywood scene. It's in the episode Publicity and it's about 25 minutes, if you want to fast-forward to it.

http://www.nbc.com/smash/episode-guide/



Oh wow, that was wonderful! Thanks JohnG!
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2012, 04:47:00 PM
A couple of days ago I got an e-mail from a lady looking to sell a Follies poster with the great BYRD art.  She asked if I could steer her somewhere to sell it - I asked her for a photo and told her I could find her a buyer in ten seconds and to send me the price she wanted.  This is no ordinary poster - this is a 4 foot by 6 foot huge subway poster - it's amazing.  I bought it in ten seconds.  Just have to figure out how to safely ship from NY to LA - I told her to go to a UPS Store kind of place and that I knew it would probably cost a hundred or more to ship, but they know how to do it.  If it's a professional shipper the glass will be fine - if not, I'll have her remove the glass and I'll replace that here.
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Post by: Laura on July 14, 2012, 04:57:05 PM
I'd have her take the glass out, BK.

I sent my mother's sewing machine to my sister and I had UPS pack it and insure it. I paid $99, and it arrived broken, and they refused to repair it.

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Post by: bk on July 14, 2012, 04:57:35 PM
Tack.
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2012, 04:58:11 PM
I'm thinking she'll go to a pro art shipper who will know how to pack art.  I've sent glassed stuff before and it arrives fine - you just have to know what you're doing.
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Post by: Laura on July 14, 2012, 05:08:09 PM
Ok. I know I will not trust UPS again. I sent lots of fragile glass that I packed myself to my sister and nothing broke. The one thing I had UPS send broke.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 14, 2012, 05:29:23 PM
BK's interest in Swedish films made me think I might like to read a Swedish mystery. I chose Camilla Lackberg's THE ICE PRINCESS. It took me 100 pages to get interested, and then I "speed read" the last 150 pages. Interesting story, but IMHO it really needs some tightening.

The Swedish vampire novel, LET THE RIGHT ONE IN, is amazing.
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Post by: Jane on July 14, 2012, 05:41:51 PM
VIBES FOR DR JEANNE!!!
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2012, 06:06:14 PM
I have the Lackberg book here but haven't read it, obviously - I'm trying to find the movie with subtitles.  I love the Swedish film of Let the Right One In.
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Post by: Jane on July 14, 2012, 06:56:12 PM
Tonight we are going to watch THE ARTIST.  The tv is larger in Craig's room so I figure it will be a good movie to watch in there.
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Post by: Jane on July 14, 2012, 07:02:41 PM
'night
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 07:07:35 PM
More news from Dublin: Jonathan's father and partner were broken into last night, beaten up with crow bars and interrogated by armed raiders.  I feel so sorry for him! I'm waiting for further news.

Oh my, that is terrible. 
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 07:14:52 PM
This morning I went to Sioux Falls to visit my brother.  He's doing well but has a really long way to go.  He was very glad to have me keep him company, but also didn't get much sleep last night so he was very tired.   When he has company, he chats and apologizes when he falls asleep.  I finally suggested that I should leave so he could sleep all afternoon before his wife came back.   He decided that was a good idea. I'm really glad I went. 
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 07:15:56 PM
The associated press called my office about a new client, but I wasn't there so I was mentioned as not returning their call, lolghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhcx\


that last line was Ricky walking across the keyboard
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 07:17:40 PM
I went to the jail when I got back because I didn't have time on Friday to go visit the same client.  I was very glad to find out he bonded out so my guilt at not visiting yesterday when I was really pooped out, was eased somewhat
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 07:20:57 PM
Last night I watched Abraham Lincoln v. The Zombies. It gave me a whole new view of history :)
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 07:23:08 PM
This afternoon was REALLY hot out.  After lunch I came home and ended up taking a 5 hour nap.   If I was that tired I can't imagine how tired everyone who was with David for the past few days must be.   He told them not to go back to Sioux Falls tonight so they can get rest.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 07:23:41 PM
Just had a text from him.  He's thanked me for visiting and is going to bed now.   
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 07:25:46 PM
The cats slept with me all day.  It was nice.
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2012, 07:29:14 PM
Page four?  Do I need to do something CONTROVERSIAL?
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2012, 07:29:19 PM
Tack.
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2012, 07:29:24 PM
Bra.
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2012, 07:29:30 PM
Puss puss.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 07:32:46 PM
I want to check for the northern lights tongiht, but I'm afraid it will be cloudy
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 07:33:14 PM
We had about .10 inches of rain today.  In the upper 90s and will stay there for days Yuck
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 07:39:28 PM
Time to find something to eat. 
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2012, 07:57:31 PM
We had .10 inches of extreme heat today.
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2012, 07:57:36 PM
Tack.
Title: Re: AN EVENING WITH STEVE
Post by: FJL on July 14, 2012, 08:11:07 PM
The associated press called my office about a new client, but I wasn't there so I was mentioned as not returning their call, lolghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhcx\


that last line was Ricky walking across the keyboard

Is that for real, Cilla, or are you kidding around?   Am i being a humorless yutz, or are you saying when they say so-and-so didn't return our request for comment like it's a big deal, all it means is that they made a call and they didn't reach the person and didn't wait to hear back yet before they went right to press???????  Maybe I'm just being humorless (meaning that I think what the AP does is ridiculous, that is)
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Post by: John G. on July 14, 2012, 08:20:19 PM
I just came across this article:  Judy Kuhn and Melissa Errico Cast in ‘Passion’ Revival (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/19/judy-kuhn-and-melissa-errico-cast-in-passion-revival/)!

I remember when I first heard of Melissa Errico and at times I really thought that I was listening to Judy Kuhn.  I think that they have very similar voices...and I love them both. :D
What a cast.
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Post by: John G. on July 14, 2012, 08:21:17 PM
The associated press called my office about a new client, but I wasn't there so I was mentioned as not returning their call, lolghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhcx\


that last line was Ricky walking across the keyboard

Is that for real, Cilla, or are you kidding around?   Am i being a humorless yutz, or are you saying when they say so-and-so didn't return our request for comment like it's a big deal, all it means is that they made a call and they didn't reach the person and didn't wait to hear back yet before they went right to press???????  Maybe I'm just being humorless (meaning that I think what the AP does is ridiculous, that is)
That's business as usual for journalists. Especially on Saturdays.
Title: Re: AN EVENING WITH STEVE
Post by: John G. on July 14, 2012, 08:23:00 PM
From DR John G:

Quote
Jane, your Sam is featured in a fun musical number staged to "Dance to the Music" in an episode called "The Coup." Great fun.

Thank you.  I'll look for it.
I finished the first season, and his character did grow and develop. He's featured in the last two episodes a fair bit.
Title: Re: AN EVENING WITH STEVE
Post by: John G. on July 14, 2012, 08:24:22 PM
A couple of days ago I got an e-mail from a lady looking to sell a Follies poster with the great BYRD art.  She asked if I could steer her somewhere to sell it - I asked her for a photo and told her I could find her a buyer in ten seconds and to send me the price she wanted.  This is no ordinary poster - this is a 4 foot by 6 foot huge subway poster - it's amazing.  I bought it in ten seconds.  Just have to figure out how to safely ship from NY to LA - I told her to go to a UPS Store kind of place and that I knew it would probably cost a hundred or more to ship, but they know how to do it.  If it's a professional shipper the glass will be fine - if not, I'll have her remove the glass and I'll replace that here.
Color me green with envy.
Title: Re: AN EVENING WITH STEVE
Post by: John G. on July 14, 2012, 08:26:19 PM
Hello, everyone.

Let's just say that I don't wish to repeat last week.
Vibes for a better week ahead.
Title: Re: AN EVENING WITH STEVE
Post by: John G. on July 14, 2012, 08:28:02 PM
Watching "Pennies from Heaven" for the first time in years. The Steve Martin version. It's not as good as the original, but it really sweeps me up in it. I remember the day it opened, I sat through it twice back to back.
Title: Re: AN EVENING WITH STEVE
Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 08:33:40 PM
The associated press called my office about a new client, but I wasn't there so I was mentioned as not returning their call, lolghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhcx\


that last line was Ricky walking across the keyboard

Is that for real, Cilla, or are you kidding around?   Am i being a humorless yutz, or are you saying when they say so-and-so didn't return our request for comment like it's a big deal, all it means is that they made a call and they didn't reach the person and didn't wait to hear back yet before they went right to press???????  Maybe I'm just being humorless (meaning that I think what the AP does is ridiculous, that is)

http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Sioux-City-man-charged-in-deadly-crash-3705795.php (http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Sioux-City-man-charged-in-deadly-crash-3705795.php)

It's an AP story.  I don't think it's a big deal that I didn't return the call, but they put it in the article. But if you're asking what happened, they left a message on my voicemail late Friday afternoon and I didn't get the message until this afternoon. It was in the paper this morning.  It just means what it says, that you haven't returned the call. 
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Post by: John G. on July 14, 2012, 08:35:47 PM
The associated press called my office about a new client, but I wasn't there so I was mentioned as not returning their call, lolghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhcx\


that last line was Ricky walking across the keyboard

Is that for real, Cilla, or are you kidding around?   Am i being a humorless yutz, or are you saying when they say so-and-so didn't return our request for comment like it's a big deal, all it means is that they made a call and they didn't reach the person and didn't wait to hear back yet before they went right to press???????  Maybe I'm just being humorless (meaning that I think what the AP does is ridiculous, that is)

http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Sioux-City-man-charged-in-deadly-crash-3705795.php (http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Sioux-City-man-charged-in-deadly-crash-3705795.php)

It's an AP story.  I don't think it's a big deal that I didn't return the call, but they put it in the article.
I'm kinda surprised though that they mentioned you by name. That seems odd to me.
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Post by: John G. on July 14, 2012, 08:35:58 PM
One more.
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Post by: John G. on July 14, 2012, 08:36:10 PM
Page five!
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 08:38:49 PM
The associated press called my office about a new client, but I wasn't there so I was mentioned as not returning their call, lolghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhcx\


that last line was Ricky walking across the keyboard

Is that for real, Cilla, or are you kidding around?   Am i being a humorless yutz, or are you saying when they say so-and-so didn't return our request for comment like it's a big deal, all it means is that they made a call and they didn't reach the person and didn't wait to hear back yet before they went right to press???????  Maybe I'm just being humorless (meaning that I think what the AP does is ridiculous, that is)

http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Sioux-City-man-charged-in-deadly-crash-3705795.php (http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Sioux-City-man-charged-in-deadly-crash-3705795.php)

It's an AP story.  I don't think it's a big deal that I didn't return the call, but they put it in the article.
I'm kinda surprised though that they mentioned you by name. That seems odd to me.

I was surprised at that too.  The message was from an AP reporter from Des Moines.  That's a bit unusual as well. 
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Post by: John G. on July 14, 2012, 08:43:37 PM
I'm fading fast. I think I'll have to turn in. Night, all.
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Post by: FJL on July 14, 2012, 09:08:32 PM
Just struck me as strange journalistically.  Not wrong factually per se, just somehow leaving a wrong impression or insinuation, somehow. 
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 09:45:33 PM
I guess I didn't take it in a negative way, but then I was the one who didn't return the call :)
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Post by: FJL on July 14, 2012, 09:57:10 PM
I guess I didn't take it in a negative way, but then I was the one who didn't return the call :)

Oh, OK!
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Post by: FJL on July 14, 2012, 09:59:05 PM
Well, at least it added some posts.  That should make BK happy.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 10:01:34 PM
Yes it did add some posts
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 10:01:49 PM
But we're still only on page 5
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 10:02:23 PM
Trying to decide whether I want to go out and see if the northern lights are visible
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 10:02:32 PM
Or if I want to sit here
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 10:02:41 PM
Or if I want to go to sleep
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 10:03:00 PM
Since I doubt the lights are in full bloom here, sleep just may win out
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 10:03:14 PM
I've decided I need to start getting healthy again
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 10:03:26 PM
Not really looking forward to it
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 10:03:34 PM
I hate to diet and exercise
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 10:03:46 PM
But, it's what I need to do and I know it
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 10:04:04 PM
Since we have another excessive heat warning, I may just do the treadmill in the morning
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 10:04:18 PM
I doubt anyone is particularly interested in this
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 10:04:28 PM
But it is adding posts to the days total
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 10:04:41 PM
I can't believe I'm tired after taking a 5 hour nap, but I am
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 10:05:07 PM
We're getting closer to another page
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 10:05:38 PM
I don't know if I can get us there, but I'll try
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 10:05:51 PM
vibes to everyone who needs them
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 10:06:03 PM
Vibes to everyone who wants them
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 10:06:11 PM
Vibes to everyone
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 10:06:34 PM
Boo is staring at me and I'm not sure why
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 10:12:08 PM
Oh, she wanted to cuddle, she doesn't want to do that very often
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 10:12:18 PM
I think we're getting close
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 10:12:25 PM
Almost there
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 10:12:31 PM
Is this page 6?
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2012, 10:12:38 PM
My work is done here
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Post by: George on July 14, 2012, 10:18:35 PM
Thank you Cilla, for your work here.

:D
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Post by: George on July 14, 2012, 10:20:55 PM
I'm watching the Oscar Hammerstein II documentary, "Out of My Dreams," on PBS.  I'm recording it, but there have been a couple of goobers...just little pauses in the broadcast that freeze the show for a couple of seconds.

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Post by: George on July 14, 2012, 10:21:02 PM
I hate it when that happens. :P
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2012, 11:02:13 PM
Finished with my viewing, have prepped Monday morning's eBlast and shall write some notes shortly.
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2012, 11:26:53 PM
Just sent my e-mail to Mr. Sondheim.  I have no idea how he'll react and I no longer care, but I let him have it about his dismissive behavior to someone who has, for twenty-two years now, been doing an awful lot of Sondheim projects.
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Post by: George on July 14, 2012, 11:51:13 PM
Just sent my e-mail to Mr. Sondheim.  I have no idea how he'll react and I no longer care, but I let him have it about his dismissive behavior to someone who has, for twenty-two years now, been doing an awful lot of Sondheim projects.

Hopefully, it's not something like Alzheimer's. :-\

I think that both my grandmothers had it...I know that my dad's mom did.
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Post by: George on July 15, 2012, 12:04:23 AM
Nah...can't be that.