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Post by: bk on July 04, 2006, 12:15:01 AM: Well, you've read the notes, you're feeling oh so patriotic and red, white, and blue, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're trying to figure out what salt peter has to do with the price of tomatoes.
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2006, 12:15:32 AM: And the word of the day is: SACROSANCT!
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Post by: Tomovoz on July 04, 2006, 12:24:54 AM: I think the "Sacro" was one of the Tea Clippers in Boston Harbour but she sanct.
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Post by: Tomovoz on July 04, 2006, 12:29:10 AM: I guess it's hardly surprising but I have never attended a party for, nor attended a celebration of, July 4th.
I'm not even a cockeyed optimist about the day.

Have a great day USA.
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Post by: Tomovoz on July 04, 2006, 12:33:23 AM: It's possible that I'm as a gay as Kansas in August. I'm on the other side of the Rainbow in OZ.
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Post by: George on July 04, 2006, 12:35:53 AM: AARRGGHH!! I came across the answer to the Unseemly Trivia Contest and Dan Goggin but didn't think that that was it because Nunsense was off-Broadway and for some reason I was thinking (wrongly, I now realize) that the most frequently produced musical was a Broadway musical. Darn. :(
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Post by: S. Woody White on July 04, 2006, 05:37:59 AM: Quote from: bk on July 04, 2006, 12:15:32 AM
And the word of the day is: SACROSANCT!
A CRASS ACT ON the previously SACROSANCT Broadway stage left a SCAR ON CATS' junkyard set.
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Post by: S. Woody White on July 04, 2006, 05:46:00 AM: Growing up in Burbank, I fondly remember the city's annual fireworks displays. The fireworks were set off from Stough Park, which was up in the hills above the San Fernando Valley. We happened to live right below the park...well, there was quite a lot of hill slope between us and the park, but there was nothing but undeveloped area, making the view quite good. We had the choice of viewing the fireworks from either our front yard or back.

The back yard soon became preferable, because a number of other people in the city (and probably from elsewhere as well) discovered what a wonderful viewing area our street was. People would stake out parking places in front of the houses, and watch from where their cars were parked.

As the fireworks show progressed, we could hear the "oohs" and "aahs" from the street.

I don't remember there being much trash left on the street by our annual visitors. It was a more friendly, considerate time.
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Post by: S. Woody White on July 04, 2006, 06:01:57 AM: Rehoboth Beach held it's fireworks display on Sunday. It's an annual thing, of course, one that der Brucer and I watched from the roof of a Boardwalk hotel a couple of years ago, and quite spectacular.

This year, der B's daughter and her family decided to watch the fireworks from the beach itself. I opted not to join them, and from der B's report I was wise to do so.

For one thing, I had an early call to work on Monday, so I wanted to get to bed early as well. And I don't funtion well with really crowded areas. And as for Mommy's habit of screaming at people...

Rehoboth shuts down all downtown traffic on Fireworks Night. Anyone wanting to get into the town can park their car in a large field next to the highway for a fee of ten bucks, which goes to various beneficial local organizations. The town then operates a shuttle from the parking area into town, a good use of the local school busses. Visitors can load as many people as they want in their cars, same price.

So Mommy, Daddy, Der Grampa, the grandlads Alex and William, and Mommy's Cousin and her son Brody all packed into Mommy's SUV and parked in the designated field, then shuttled towards the beach. Der Grampa suggested to Mommy that they find a place close to the Boardwalk, so that if anyone needed to use the bathroom it wouldn't be impossible to reach one. No, Mommy couldn't forsee it being that packed, and parked herself, her chairs, and her blankets close to the water.

Of course, there was lots of time between when they arrived at the beach and the fireworks display. Had they remembered to bring things that would amuse the grandlads and their cousin? Rhetorical question.

Soon Mommy was screaming her head off at the boys, because they were getting sand on their hands. The boys, by this time, have learned not to listen to her, which only makes her angry and gets her to scream even more.

Then Mommy started screaming at the other people on the beach, because they were getting sand on the blankets she had stretched out in front of her. She had staked out her section of the beach, and dammit she was going to make sure it was HERS!!! Daddy kept his mouth shut, fuming.

The fireworks certainly were spectacular, from what der Brucer told me later. So were the ones that took place in the sky.

I'm glad I missed them.
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2006, 06:08:29 AM: Well, six in the morning is not my idea of sleeping in, so I'm going to try and go back to bed. How annoying.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 04, 2006, 06:43:27 AM: Good morning, all! I slept in this morning, so my day is beginning later than usual. I see from the cauldron of eggs on the stove that my sister-in-law and chef par excelllence Jo Annwill be devilling eggs today and I believe we will barbecuse some ribs.

I need to walk next door and see how my dad is doing. I'm hoping that this weekend DRGinny will come by and photograph the houses so I can show you the geography of this particular enclave.

DR Ginny should also post a shot of herself in that lovely Victorian gown.

My best Fourth of July? I have fond memories of several in my childhood filled with ice cream, family picnics and a night of firework displays. I believe my last celebratory one was in Logan, Utah, in 1997 while I was working on the Utah Festival Opera production of GREENWILLOW.
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Post by: Michael on July 04, 2006, 06:44:33 AM: BK's Challenge from yesterday:

No one, not even MBarnum, can guess the movie campaign that used a variant of uxorious in their ads? Hint: William Castle.

Answer: I Saw What You Did.
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Post by: Michael on July 04, 2006, 06:47:12 AM: Trivia:
I got as far as Tony Richardson and John Osborne but for some reason I could not go any further. I was having a real crappy day on Sunday which may explain why the brain cells weren't at its cognitive peak.
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Post by: Michael on July 04, 2006, 06:51:48 AM: Really haven't had that special July 4th yet, but three couples I know all got together of July 4th.
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Post by: Michael on July 04, 2006, 07:00:27 AM: (http://dl3.glitter-graphics.net/pub/9/9985aqa0yu7n8q.gif)
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on July 04, 2006, 07:05:04 AM: Happy July 4 to all who celebrate!
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Post by: Matt H. on July 04, 2006, 07:17:47 AM: Good morning!

Hot, humid, miserable. The usual July story in the South.
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Post by: Matt H. on July 04, 2006, 07:22:36 AM: Most memorable 4th of July was when I was young and single and hanging around with a group of gay couples and singles who gathered each weekend and on holidays at a beautiful lake home on Lake Wylie. There were day-long cookouts and there was dancing, drinking, performing to music (many were theater folk), and around 8:30, we'd pile in some boats and go out to the middle of the lake where the local officials would have a fireworks display that was pretty awesome.

Oh, those were grand times.
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Post by: Matt H. on July 04, 2006, 07:25:24 AM: I still haven't chosen what I'm going to watch today. I'm not in the mood for YANKEE DOODLE DANDY, and I just rewatched `1776' a few weeks ago, so I'm not ready to return to it now.

I'm thinking I might pick a Western like STAGECOACH for one of my films today.

And I know I have TOM THUMB and THE 5,000 FINGERS OF DR. T on the DVR recorded off TCM this morning. I haven't seen either in a long, long time.
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 04, 2006, 08:00:05 AM: Happy Birthday, USA!
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 04, 2006, 08:00:46 AM: Well it is raining today. But I think TODAY will be the BEST July 4th for me ever.

We don't open until NEXT week, so DEATH BY CHOCOLATE is taking the day off!!!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 08:02:13 AM: Happy 4th everyone!!

Was jsut dropping by to say Hello and perhaps a bit of msichief....

Most favorite 4th celebration was the time I spent it with my freind Sandi and her brother. We had a blast at Pelican Lake in Minnesota.
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 04, 2006, 08:04:51 AM: Last night was marked as a "technical rehearsal". Last week, my assistant director and her husband said they would like July 3 off so they could go to Paramount's (not anymore) King's Island with their kids. I said okay.

Mr. Assistant Director is playing the first murder victim and also running the sound board. I went early and set up the LIGHT board so that the man running the lights would have some temporary cues and we could give the actors some sort of continuity with lights/music/sound...and get some kind of timing on them.

Of course the LIGHT MAN never showed up, never emailed, never called.

So....do I run the sound with the boom box downstairs, where I can watch and take notes....do I do the lights UPSTAIRS...cues run together of course.

We did without the sound....which I had run Friday evening. It was not a BAD rehearsal. Just a bit of a wasted one. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

I sent the LIGHT MAN an email and told him he MUST attend every other rehearsal and if he missed one, he would be replaced! I also CC'd the director of SEUSSICAL since he has volunteered to run the sound board for THAT show.
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 04, 2006, 08:06:17 AM: But other than that, I had a good evening.

Oh....bought a cover for the ugly love seat and made an important discovery:

I do not know how to put on a furniture cover. It is now resting somewhat on top of the loveseat, with the instructions nearby. Hopefully someone with skills will stop by and say: "Oh, I know how to do that."
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 04, 2006, 08:07:49 AM: Not time for a dance yet....but I feel like it. ;D
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Post by: Matt H. on July 04, 2006, 08:35:42 AM: LOL! That Laurel and Hardy dance is priceless! Thanks for it!
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Post by: Matt H. on July 04, 2006, 08:37:52 AM: I haven't bought any of the Laurel and Hardy sets on DVD, speaking of them. I'm not sure any of them feature their best work.

So, the only L&H I have in my video collection is BABES IN TOYLAND (aka MARCH OF THE WOODEN SOLDIERS) and their skit in HOLLYWOOD REVUE OF 1929.
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Post by: Matt H. on July 04, 2006, 08:38:56 AM: Now, I'm headed down to get started on lunch.

WBBL.
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Post by: PennyO on July 04, 2006, 08:45:26 AM: JRand, thanks for the smile!

It's overcast and drizzley here, with sun breaks. I'm feeling sort of melancholy and arthritic... I remember WAY back to childhood, with my dad and his brother setting fire to store-bought fireworks in the backyard, and sparklers and those "worms" - sort of little plugs of something that you lit and watched as they seemed to grow, and they left a black residue on the pavement... and one year we all went to the LA Coliseum (jeez, how do you spell that?) and watched the fireworks, and the guy on the loudspeaker told certain sections to light a match, and it was so amazing to a little kid how a mass of bleachers turned into a starlit sky...

So the people next door continue to have the houseguests and tent guests and I took some of the visiting children blueberry picking yesterday - it's about 10 days early this year, for some reason... I do love picking berries. And if I take children with me, it becomes even more wondrous through their eyes.
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Post by: PennyO on July 04, 2006, 08:46:59 AM: May all DR's have a happy 4th!
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Post by: Charles Pogue on July 04, 2006, 09:01:48 AM: I've never been a big fourth of July party-guy. Most interesting was during bicentenniel summer. We had just closed a production of Rainmaker in St. Petersburg, FL, and much of the cast was driving back to Texas. Larry Drake and I were in my car. And the actor who played File and his family were in another. We had a leisurely picnic along the roadside, then stopped for the night in Jackson, Mississippi, where we sat in a diner and watched fireworks.

Jrand, love the Laurel and Hardy. Saw Hardy, pre-Stan, in a wretched silent version of The Wizard of Oz on TCM, where he played the tin-man (sort of) in an unrecognizable adaptation of the story which seemed mostly a clothesline on which to hang the dubious anctics of a dreadful comedian with the unfortunate name of Larry Semon.

This was followed by a fifteen minute version of Wizard of Oz from 1910 with a ten year old Bebe Daniels playing Dorothy. 30's Director Robert Z. Leonard also played a role but I can't remember which one.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 04, 2006, 09:40:37 AM: Some Leslie Jordan quotes:

About his grandmother: "She made a red velvet cake that would make a Baptist get up and dance."

About his roommate in Atlanta: "He was as nelly as pink ink."
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 04, 2006, 09:49:03 AM: The 4th of July is one of those holidays that's never been particularly sacrosanct for me in terms of having set traditions to observe.

Sort of like Memorial Day and Veterans Day (the import of either is not lost on me in any way), the 4th is a day set aside for specific observation of specific events.

I know fireworks are a part of the plan, community wise, and I enjoy a good display of fireworks. My annual watching of "1776" happens on the 4th.

But the rest of the day is kind of lost on me except as an extra day off in the summer....and the last "holiday" until Labor Day, which I usually take rather personally as it nearly always falls on or on either side of my birthday (in observance, that is). A sort of "Hurray for ME!" holiday. And a commemoration of the labor my mother went through giving birth to me, dontchaknow.

But, sacrosanct or not, my heartiest HAPPY 4th of July greetings to all and sundry.

Even our Aussie, Canadian and French compadres.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 10:25:50 AM: I have seen 1776 several times and I have enjoyed it each time I have seen it.
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Post by: Ginny on July 04, 2006, 10:26:43 AM: Independence Day greetings! We are home from Centerville, where I walked behind the banner for the Miami Valley Association of Volunteer Administrators. It rained pretty much the whole way, so this parade appearance for me was not nearly as glamorous as the one in the Victorian gown 30 years ago.

Welcome to new D(ear)R(eader) Jeanne!
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2006, 10:32:42 AM: Welcome, Jeanne from Culver City!
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Post by: Jeanne on July 04, 2006, 10:33:20 AM: Thank you all for the warm welcome! Will check in periodically.
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Post by: Ginny on July 04, 2006, 10:44:05 AM: TOD - Here are some of my 4th of July memories:

1963, Bar Harbor, Maine: On vacation with my parents and we watched a fireworks display over Frenchman's Bay - all the boats showed their appreciation by blowing their horns

1976, Middletown, Ohio: The much-discussed parade in which our community theater entered a float commemorating 3 centuries of American theater: 1776, The Contrast; 1876, melodrama; 1976, The Wiz. The parade ended at the newly-completed City Building.

1996, Custer, South Dakota: DH Richard, DS Rob, and I were in the first week of our first road trip out west. We'd visited Mt. Rushmore on July 3 and went to Wind Cave National Park on the 4th.

The most unique fireworks I've ever seen were not on July 4, but during Middfest, the international festival that our community hosts the first weekend in October. In 1982, the featured country was Mexico, so the big finale to the festival was a display of Mexican fireworks, which the organizers had great difficulty getting into the country.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2006, 10:54:12 AM: Happy 4th!!! I normally spend the 4th with family at the lake. Which can be wonderful and a pain in the butt all at the same time. But this year, I'm staying home working on cat independence day. Today was a banner day. Bootsie saw the rest of the house and for about 45 minutes to an hour, there were 2 cats roaming free. Then Bootsie jumped on Nilla's chair and Callie got VERY upset. I decided to end it before it got ugly. Only a few hisses and only one "In your face" confrontation, but no scratching and no biting so I am most pleased.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2006, 11:03:51 AM: I have several memorable 4ths. One I was very small and the whole neighborhood, friends and family gathered for a huge display in a field near our house (we lived on the outskirts of town). I think that's the year my dad won a case where he was defending a big fireworks company....anyway, I digress...

The first or second roman candle misfired and landed in a huge box of fireworks! Rockets were careening along about 2 feet off the ground. Grown men were running through the field and jumping fenses to get away from them. No one was hurt, just a scrape or two, but the show didn't last long and even though it wasn't the spectacular bombs bursting in air. It was a night that no one forgot and is discussed by those in attendance any time the subject of fireworks comes up.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2006, 11:04:45 AM: I have many fond memories of homemade custard ice cream and making it with the old hand crank ice cream maker with ice and salt...it seemed like we waited forever, but man was it good
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2006, 11:06:19 AM: The other most memorable was on the party barge on West Okoboji. It was about 6 years ago...lots of crazy young college kids, lots of silly antics and just a beautiful day and a wild but within bounds good time was had by all
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2006, 11:07:34 AM: I have seen some incredibly wonderful fireworks shows over the lakes. One lake has them on the 3rd (the lake we lived on) and another has them on the 4th. I actually prefer watching them from the shore, but I have been in the boat....sometimes a little too close for comfort.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2006, 11:13:51 AM: WELCOME JEANNE !!!
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2006, 11:16:18 AM: I just realized I've taken over 850 photos since I got my new camera a little over a month ago! I'm burning them all to CDs so I know I won't lose them. I have many discs to burn for others of portions of said photos, but that will have to wait for another day
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Post by: George on July 04, 2006, 11:16:55 AM: A HHW Welcome to New DR Jeanne!! ;D
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Post by: George on July 04, 2006, 11:20:54 AM: In 1976 (when I was 10), we lived in Colorado. The country was celebrating the bicentennial and Colorado was celebrating its centennial. There were huge events, lots of concerts in parks, big fireworks, etc. There was one event where they had a huge scroll and everyone who was there was supposed to sign it because the scroll and a whole bunch of other stuff were being put into a time capsule that was going to be put on top of Pike's Peak and opened in 2076. I signed the scroll five times. ;)
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Post by: George on July 04, 2006, 11:30:11 AM: Today, my sister is having a barbecue at her house at around 4:00. That's fine, except that she wants me to mow her back yard. :P I don't really have a choice. So, after I've dawdled long enough (and before it gets too hot), I have to go mow her lawn, then I'll take a shower. If there's time, I want to go to Circuit City (I got a $30 gift card for my birthday) to see if they have the DVD to the new "Doctor Who."
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Post by: George on July 04, 2006, 11:32:02 AM: Also, every July 4th, our family watches either "Independence Day" with Will Smith or "1776" with William Daniels. I'm pretty sure that this year it's "1776." :) I also will bring the CD that I made from the soundtrack of the complete laserdisc. I think I did a pretty good job with that one. ;D
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Post by: George on July 04, 2006, 11:36:44 AM: Quote from: PennyO on July 04, 2006, 08:45:26 AM
So the people next door continue to have the houseguests and tent guests and I took some of the visiting children blueberry picking yesterday - it's about 10 days early this year, for some reason...

It's Global Warming! The End of the World!! RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!! :o

;)
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2006, 11:40:07 AM: Can you say stomach ache?????

Kobayashi sets new hot dog eating record

Joey Chestnut gave Takeru Kobayashi a run for his money, pushing the reigning Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest champion to a new world record.

Kobayashi ate 53 3/4 hot dogs (with buns) to claim his sixth consecutive Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest title. Chestnut, who had hoped to bring the hot dog eating championship home to America, made the competition with Kobayashi close finished with 52 hot dogs.
The previous world hot dog eating record, also set by Kobayashi, was 53 1/2 hot dogs (with buns).
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Post by: George on July 04, 2006, 11:59:31 AM: I just watched the launching of the space shuttle Discovery (http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/main/index.html)! Actually, I started watching about a minute after it took off. Watching it from cameras actually on the Discovery traveling at 14,000 miles an hour and seeing the solid booster rockets fall off from the shuttle itself is pretty darned cool!
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Post by: George on July 04, 2006, 12:07:18 PM: Well...it's time to mow the lawn. Have a good (and safe) 4th, everyone!!
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2006, 12:07:59 PM: So, the other day I bought one hundred dollars worth of mailing envelopes that clearly stated CD and DVD mailers. Well, maybe they hold the DVD itself, the disc, that is, but they certainly don't hold a DVD case. Therefore, I cannot preaddress labels today as planned, and I have to return all these first thing in the morning and get ones that WILL hold a DVD case. I suppose I could just address the labels, but they're on rolls and it's very unwieldy and difficult to do so. So, tomorrow, prior to the discs arriving (probably late afternoon would be my guesstimate), I shall address one hundred packages and their delivery confirmation tags. I might try to get a helper over here.
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Post by: S. Woody White on July 04, 2006, 12:13:05 PM: Quote from: George on July 04, 2006, 11:59:31 AM
I just watched the launching of the space shuttle Discovery (http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/main/index.html)! Actually, I started watching about a minute after it took off. Watching it from cameras actually on the Discovery traveling at 14,000 miles an hour and seeing the solid booster rockets fall off from the shuttle itself is pretty darned cool!
Ditto here! Der Brucer recorded it, to make sure the grandlads get to see it. Amazing how, even after all these years since Project Mercury, watching a liftoff still can be exciting.

And an appropriate fireworks display for this Fourth of July!
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Post by: S. Woody White on July 04, 2006, 12:13:53 PM: Quote from: George on July 04, 2006, 12:07:18 PM
Well...it's time to mow the lawn. Have a good (and safe) 4th, everyone!!
Stay safe, George. Remember, remain BEHIND the lawn mower at all times! ;D
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Post by: S. Woody White on July 04, 2006, 12:15:56 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on July 04, 2006, 11:40:07 AM
Can you say stomach ache?????

Kobayashi sets new hot dog eating record

Joey Chestnut gave Takeru Kobayashi a run for his money, pushing the reigning Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest champion to a new world record.

Kobayashi ate 53 3/4 hot dogs (with buns) to claim his sixth consecutive Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest title. Chestnut, who had hoped to bring the hot dog eating championship home to America, made the competition with Kobayashi close finished with 52 hot dogs.
The previous world hot dog eating record, also set by Kobayashi, was 53 1/2 hot dogs (with buns).

I'm having a TCB moment, trying to imagine a guy pushing his mouth next to that many buns.

Sorry, but it had to be said. ::) :P :-X
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Post by: S. Woody White on July 04, 2006, 12:18:37 PM: Quote from: George on July 04, 2006, 11:30:11 AM
...If there's time, I want to go to Circuit City (I got a $30 gift card for my birthday) to see if they have the DVD to the new "Doctor Who."
Oh, definate ditto here! Will I convince der B to get us out of the house to hunt? (He keeps calling Doctor Who "that stupid thing," the cretin!)
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 04, 2006, 12:20:55 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on July 04, 2006, 10:33:20 AM
Thank you all for the warm welcome! Will check in periodically.
Welcome, DR Jeanne! Tell us all about yourself. Do you pronounce your name a la Francais as "zhahn" or, a la my cousin, Jeanie?
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Post by: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 12:30:22 PM: Welcome DR Jeanne!!
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 04, 2006, 12:47:10 PM: We're having a family outing today: my father, my two brothers, two sisters-in-law, one nephew, one in-law and her adorable 8-month baby. This, I fear, may be one of the last holidays we will all be together, so it's a very important fourth for me.
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2006, 12:54:55 PM: Jeanne as in Jeannie. Jeanne (cross polinated with dear reader Jane) makes an appearance in Kritzer Time, towards the end of the book. I've known her since I was fourteen and she was thirteen.
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2006, 12:55:34 PM: I'm thinking I'll take a little dip in the pool. Just who the dip is I don't know right now, so I'll have to go find a dip.
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 04, 2006, 12:57:37 PM: Welcome to new DR Jeanne of Culver City, home of one the former Desilu Lots....now Ren-Mar....I think....
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 04, 2006, 12:58:10 PM: Glad everyone liked the L/H dance....I was surfing along and it popped up, and I couldn't resist it.
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 04, 2006, 12:59:09 PM: Quote from: bk on July 04, 2006, 12:55:34 PM
I'm thinking I'll take a little dip in the pool. Just who the dip is I don't know right now, so I'll have to go find a dip.

That's a line from DEATH BY CHOCOLATE.

Where's the board of directors?

They're taking a dip in the pool.

Where's Margaret Daniels?

She's the dip they're taking in the pool. :P
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 04, 2006, 12:59:29 PM: The Drowsy Chaperone is Music Number 55 on Amazon.com
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Post by: Matt H. on July 04, 2006, 01:26:02 PM: Quote from: George on July 04, 2006, 11:32:02 AM
I also will bring the CD that I made from the soundtrack of the complete laserdisc. I think I did a pretty good job with that one. ;D

You sure did! The copy you made for me is one of my most prized possessions! As I've said before, I MUCH prefer it to the original Broadway cast recording.
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Post by: FJL on July 04, 2006, 01:26:40 PM: Sounds like the all-purpose joke [you can use any name of a show and a person associated with it that you think is a bit eccentric]:

Question: What's the nut for the Forum tour?

Answer: Rip Taylor
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Post by: Matt H. on July 04, 2006, 01:27:00 PM: Welcome to new DR Jeanne. COme back often!
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Post by: Matt H. on July 04, 2006, 01:28:23 PM: Those earlier versions of THE WIZARD OF OZ are available on the complete 3-disc WIZARD OF OZ DVD special edition set that was released last year. Oliver Hardy looks weird as the Tin Man in the 1925 version.
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Post by: FJL on July 04, 2006, 01:28:47 PM: Going to see a show tonight where they simulate the Beatles, featuring actual former members of Beatlemania. Reminds me of that old joke "It's not Beatlemania, but an incredible simulation."
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Post by: FJL on July 04, 2006, 01:30:19 PM: Welcome, new DR Jeanne. You'll love it here!
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Post by: Matt H. on July 04, 2006, 01:30:34 PM: I started this afternoon with TOM THUMB, the delightful and underrated fantasy produced and directed by George Pal. And I think the use of the Puppetoons was the best ever done in this film. It was Russ Tamblyn's first true starring role, and he should have had a bigger star career. He's very impressive in this movie.
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Post by: Matt H. on July 04, 2006, 01:33:07 PM: Next, I watched LISTEN DARLING, the movie Judy Garland made right before starting THE WIZARD OF OZ. Lots of familiar names in the cast: Mary Astor, Walter Pidgeon, Freddie Bartholomew, Scotty Beckett, Alan Hale, and even though Judy has top billing and sings three songs in the picture, it's not really just her show. The spotlight shines pretty equally on all four of the leads.
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Post by: Matt H. on July 04, 2006, 01:33:56 PM: Then, I watched last night's MEDIUM. It was not the 3-D episode but rather the one with David Caradine as the guest star. I didn't remember much about the episode, so I enjoyed seeing it again.
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Post by: Matt H. on July 04, 2006, 01:35:16 PM: I forgot completely about LOVESPRING INTERNATIONAL last night, but luckily a rerun is coming on tonight, and I've set the DVR now to record all new episodes and reruns so I won't have to remember to program it manually from now on. Because it comes on at 11 p.m. normally, I just forget about it most Mondays.
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Post by: FJL on July 04, 2006, 01:36:15 PM: In honor of Oliver Hardy as the Tin Man, from the group called America:

But oz never did give nothing to the tin man
That he didnt, didnt already have
And cause never was the reason for the evening
Or the tropic of sir galahad.
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Post by: Matt H. on July 04, 2006, 01:36:19 PM: So, I still have THE 5,000 FINGERS OF DR. T to watch tonight and then I believe it will be a POIROT mystery though I'm not sure which one yet.
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Post by: S. Woody White on July 04, 2006, 02:07:20 PM: Quote from: bk on July 04, 2006, 12:55:34 PM
I'm thinking I'll take a little dip in the pool. Just who the dip is I don't know right now, so I'll have to go find a dip.
Exteemed BK, please do not take dips into the pool. They disolve, and gunk up the filter. Very unseemly.
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Post by: S. Woody White on July 04, 2006, 02:10:58 PM: There was one, I repeat, one copy of Doctor Who available here in Rehoboth Beach. Unfortunately, it is for sale at a place that is not known for discount selling, and was priced at ten dollars more than we can get it online.

I'll just have to wait, I guess. :'(
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Post by: Matt H. on July 04, 2006, 02:42:31 PM: Heading down now to clean the living room and then settle back in with some movies.

WBBL.
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Post by: TCB on July 04, 2006, 02:54:48 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on July 04, 2006, 10:54:12 AM
Happy 4th!!! I normally spend the 4th with family at the lake. Which can be wonderful and a pain in the butt all at the same time. But this year, I'm staying home working on cat independence day. Today was a banner day. Bootsie saw the rest of the house and for about 45 minutes to an hour, there were 2 cats roaming free. Then Bootsie jumped on Nilla's chair and Callie got VERY upset. I decided to end it before it got ugly. Only a few hisses and only one "In your face" confrontation, but no scratching and no biting so I am most pleased.

No matter what either one of the kitties do, Cillaliz, I don't think you should resort to scratching or biting them.
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Post by: TCB on July 04, 2006, 03:17:54 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on July 04, 2006, 12:47:10 PM
We're having a family outing today: my father, my two brothers, two sisters-in-law, one nephew, one in-law and her adorable 8-month baby. This, I fear, may be one of the last holidays we will all be together, so it's a very important fourth for me.

Elmore, I hope you have a Fourth of July full of memories that will last a lifetime.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2006, 03:20:50 PM: Quote from: TCB on July 04, 2006, 02:54:48 PM
No matter what either one of the kitties do, Cillaliz, I don't think you should resort to scratching or biting them.

Oh all right. We tried it again this afternoon. Bootsie did great for about 10 minutes then took off after Callie. So, I put her back. They're getting better and I realize at some point they'll have to have the opportunity to wrestle around and figure it out. But, I'm not going to push it
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2006, 03:21:30 PM: The weatherman just said that the cool evenings this week are about to be as rare as hen's teeth....he REALLY said that
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2006, 03:23:11 PM: I went to the 2:30 PM showing of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA today. I couldn't believe the theater was full....it's never full here. Anyway, I really enjoyed it.
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Post by: TCB on July 04, 2006, 04:14:41 PM: Hi...... hi..............., hi diddle diddle,
my favorite song's the one with the fiddle.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2006, 05:02:48 PM: For God's sake John, sit down
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2006, 05:03:21 PM: Someone ought to open up a window. Too many flies, too many flies.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2006, 05:03:41 PM: But it's hot as hell in Phila del phia
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Post by: PennyO on July 04, 2006, 05:23:17 PM: Off and on thunderstorm and sun... I did some hackage of brush, and weedage of weeds, then I came inside and made a gigantic pancake and wolfed it down. Well, look, now it's sunny again...

Welcome to Jeanne - did you know me way back when? I went to Hamilton High between 1964 and 1967, drama classes with BK and the oddnik Mr. Gordon.

Well, I'll be checking back in awhile, kidz. Have a happy and safe blastathon.
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Post by: S. Woody White on July 04, 2006, 05:25:55 PM: Good thing Rehoboth Beach had it's fireworks celebration on Sunday. We've had thunder and lightning for the last half hour tonight.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 06:49:36 PM: I had thought about a movie today but I thought I would wait until the weekend for reprieve from my hot apartment... They are prediciting temps in the upper 90s by the end of hte week. Hoo and RAy!!!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 06:51:34 PM: However I was on a mission today... I was very surprised not to find what I was looking for.. Barnes and Noble, Walmart [Wallyworld] nor Target [Le Target] had the movie Soapdish. All three had a number of other movies and series but not Soapdish with Sally Field and Kevin Kline.

I may have ot break down and by it off of ebay or Amazon.
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2006, 07:55:53 PM: Huh? Excuse me? 7:49 and I'm the only one in the jernt. Skammen. And less than 100 posts - well, I guess we've made this 4th of July the worst-attended haineshisway.com partay ever - not only that, I really see no way we'll not achieve a new all-time low with only four hours to go and no one here.
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2006, 08:03:36 PM: The partay was very nice, as always. Spent a lot of time talking to Mr. Jack Larson aka Jimmy Olsen. Marsha Hunt was there, as was Miss Samantha Eggar, Mr. Norman Lloyd, Mr. Curtis Harrington, etc. I ended up at a table with a lot of LA natives and boy did we have a blast.
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2006, 08:04:00 PM: I see MBarnum. Perhaps he'll make fifty posts and save us.
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2006, 08:04:20 PM: The errant and truant will have hell toupee, that's all I can say.
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2006, 08:04:36 PM: C'mon, MBarnum, make some Bollywood posts.
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2006, 08:05:04 PM: I am my own Alfred Hitchcock's Frenzy.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 08:07:07 PM: Me here....
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2006, 08:16:38 PM: Boy, MBarnum shows up, partakes of posts, but leaves without posting. I do believe that is cause for a major bitch-slapping, don't you?
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Post by: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 08:18:39 PM: I was working on some writing today.. Had a good afternoon and met an acquaintance for supper.

I had been working on one novel i have been toying with for a bit but another idea taht I had started bugging me and I had to run with it...

I got several pages written on that idea and I like this one... Now I need to do some research on the topic that has been pestering me all day :)
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Post by: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 08:19:04 PM: I like the lead character.... A very smart person....
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Post by: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 08:19:37 PM: He is sneaky and very cute
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Post by: Matt H. on July 04, 2006, 08:21:33 PM: I filled the evening with three programs. I started off with MURDER IN MESOPOTAMIA, a Hercule Poirot mystery which I had seen long ago but had very little memory of. The transfer looked simply wonderful (hadn't seen it on the larger TV), and I thoroughly enjoyed it even though as it got closer to the revelation of the murderer, it all came back to me, and I remembered who the murderer was. Still, loads of fun.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 08:21:37 PM: I watched Bollywood Hollywood earlier today.. It is a fun movie and it was very interesting to see one guy dancing in a sari
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Post by: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 08:22:39 PM: How much success has anyone had with ordering things through Amazon?

Or would I be better of bidding on it on Ebay?
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Post by: Matt H. on July 04, 2006, 08:24:39 PM: Next, I rewatched last night's episode of THE CLOSER. It made me laugh out loud several times last night, and it happened again tonight. Just a masterful combination of sly wit and sinister murder.

I'll probably take out the DVD set and rewatch a couple of those episodes tomorrow.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 08:25:52 PM: I do like the DIVA in my story and I think I have written to her a "T".... She is not a very nice person...
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Post by: Matt H. on July 04, 2006, 08:26:45 PM: Quote from: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 08:22:39 PM
How much success has anyone had with ordering things through Amazon?

Or would I be better of bidding on it on Ebay?

I assume you mean Amazon Marketplace, and I've had great success and really good deals from them. Plus, on Amazon Marketplace, they set $2.49 as the standard shipping for a single disc. On Ebay, those people can list any shipping they want, so you have to be careful.

I have SOAPDISH and though I haven't watched it in awhile, I do find it amusing.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 08:27:18 PM: MattH, I have never seen closer....

Question: anyone know of the quality of the transfer of Breakfast at Tiffanys?

Has Roman Holiday ever been released on DVD?
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Post by: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 08:28:30 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on July 04, 2006, 08:26:45 PM
I assume you mean Amazon Marketplace, and I've had great success and really good deals from them. Plus, on Amazon Marketplace, they set $2.49 as the standard shipping for a single disc. On Ebay, those people can list any shipping they want, so you have to be careful.

I have SOAPDISH and though I haven't watched it in awhile, I do find it amusing.

Soapdish for some odd reason works into my story and I really need to see and study it....
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Post by: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 08:29:05 PM: I also went to Best Buy and they did not even have it
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Post by: Matt H. on July 04, 2006, 08:29:06 PM: I ended the evening with THE KING & I. This is the first unenhanced DVD of the film, but I'll be darned if it didn't look wonderful. With the larger TV and my upconverting DVD player, the image was joyously colorful with just the least little bit of twitter maybe three times in the whole film.

I can only imagine how breathtaking the new anamorphic release of this is going to be this fall.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 08:30:09 PM: Yul Brynner version??

I have seen both the musical and the movie... I love it
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Post by: Matt H. on July 04, 2006, 08:31:40 PM: Quote from: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 08:27:18 PM
MattH, I have never seen closer....

Question: anyone know of the quality of the transfer of Breakfast at Tiffanys?

Has Roman Holiday ever been released on DVD?

RE THE CLOSER, I don't think you get TNT so the only way you can see it is on the DVD set of Season 1. Highly recommended by quite a few folks here.

2. TIFFANY'S has a much cleaner new transfer than the last one. BK didn't think they got the flesh tones right. Overall, it's just fine.

3. Yes, I have ROMAN HOLIDAY on DVD. I assume it's still available.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 08:32:53 PM: I saw Roman holiday with Audrey Hepburn years ago but never taped it and now I am kicking myself. I really like and I have enjoyed her work.

My favorites are Roman HOliday and Breakfast at Tiffanys. Miss Hepburn was a classic beauty.

I also liked Grace Kelly in Rear Window
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Post by: Matt H. on July 04, 2006, 08:34:13 PM: Quote from: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 08:30:09 PM
Yul Brynner version??

I have seen both the musical and the movie... I love it

Yes. The movie moves me to tears every time.

I was looking for a movie celebrating Americana. Of course, the subject matter isn't American, but you can't get much more American than Rodgers and Hammerstein, so that's what I went with to celebrate the 4th.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 08:35:24 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on July 04, 2006, 08:31:40 PM
RE THE CLOSER, I don't think you get TNT so the only way you can see it is on the DVD set of Season 1. Highly recommended by quite a few folks here.

2. TIFFANY'S has a much cleaner new transfer than the last one. BK didn't think they got the flesh tones right. Overall, it's just fine.

3. Yes, I have ROMAN HOLIDAY on DVD. I assume it's still available.

Now I need to go back to Target tomorrow and get Tiffany's.

I will look for Roman Holiday.

Any idea when the release for the new transfer of Double Indemnity is?
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Post by: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 08:35:51 PM: Page 5 dance!!
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Post by: Matt H. on July 04, 2006, 08:35:56 PM: I adore Audrey Hepburn. I don't have every one of her films (haven't broken down and gotten HOW TO STEAL A MILLION yet), but I have most of her major successes, and I even have some of the bombs (PARIS WHEN IT SIZZLES).
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Post by: Matt H. on July 04, 2006, 08:37:10 PM: Quote from: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 08:35:24 PM

Any idea when the release for the new transfer of Double Indemnity is?

I've seen the date, but it didn't stick with me. Maybe I'll see it later tonight when I go surfing.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 08:38:32 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on July 04, 2006, 08:35:56 PM
I adore Audrey Hepburn. I don't have every one of her films (haven't broken down and gotten HOW TO STEAL A MILLION yet), but I have most of her major successes, and I even have some of the bombs (PARIS WHEN IT SIZZLES).

How to Steal a Million was the first one I saw. My grandmother was very fond of her.
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Post by: Matt H. on July 04, 2006, 08:38:45 PM: Coming in October is a Warners box called the Classics Collection. It will contain:

DAVID COPPERFIELD

A TALE OF TWO CITIES

MARIE ANTOINETTE

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (this will not be music to DR Elmore's ears).

I am thrilled about TWO CITIES and COPPERFIELD. They are great favorites of mine.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 08:40:12 PM: I did break dwon and buy Shakespeare in Love.

I will warn you the transfer of Miracle with Kurt Russell is terrible. The audio track is off in several spots and it does not match what they are saying. I found that surprising especially since Disney was part of the project.
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Post by: Matt H. on July 04, 2006, 08:41:34 PM: Audrey has made so many wonderful films, I'd be hard pressed to say which is my favorite. Among them:

CHARADE

THE NUN'S STORY

TWO FOR THE ROAD

SABRINA

TIFFANY'S

MY FAIR LADY

WAIT UNTIL DARK

FUNNY FACE
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Post by: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 08:42:11 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on July 04, 2006, 08:38:45 PM
Coming in October is a Warners box called the Classics Collection. It will contain:

DAVID COPPERFIELD

A TALE OF TWO CITIES

MARIE ANTOINETTE

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (this will not be music to DR Elmore's ears).

I am thrilled about TWO CITIES and COPPERFIELD. They are great favorites of mine.

I got the BBC version of Pride adn Prejudice as a thank you for helping someone with a project. Instead of paying me, he asked what movies I liked and bought me several DVDs.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 08:43:51 PM: My favorite is Tiffanys but I also like Sabrina and Funny Face. Her eyes were always sparkling and she had a gentle ease and mischief but never let on. I loved her presence on the screen. My grandmother liked Tiffany's also.
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Post by: Matt H. on July 04, 2006, 08:44:49 PM: Yes, that BBC P&P is THE greatest. I adore it.

I'm sure I'll get that Classics Collection boxed set, and I watch the 1940 P&P with Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier. I have only vague memories of it, but it couldn't surpass the gorgeous detail and depth of the BBC version.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 08:45:26 PM: STill debating if I want to get Midsummer's night's dream with Michelle Pfieffer and Johnny Dep... Not a huge fan of his so I am wary of getting it. NOt sure if I want to see my favorite Shakespearean play slaughtered.
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Post by: FJL on July 04, 2006, 08:46:23 PM: Back from BB KIngs and the Beatles Strawberry Fields tribute. Extremely entertaining. especially in the second act, even more entertaining than I remember Beatlemania being oh so many years ago. Particular kudos went to a singer named Billy Ray, who played Paul McCartney and did a stunning "Til There Was You" among many highlights.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 08:46:48 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on July 04, 2006, 08:44:49 PM
Yes, that BBC P&P is THE greatest. I adore it.

I'm sure I'll get that Classics Collection boxed set, and I watch the 1940 P&P with Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier. I have only vague memories of it, but it couldn't surpass the gorgeous detail and depth of the BBC version.

The BBC version is so well done and the costuming is excellent. Very well done. I also love the book by Jane Austen. I have a very dog eared copy...
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Post by: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 08:47:28 PM: Adam Bede from the BBC is another excellent movie as was the Silas Marner adaptation
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Post by: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 08:48:23 PM: There have been very few BBC programs I have been disappointed with and the most recent one was Warrior Queen.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 08:49:38 PM: Sounds like you had a splendid evening FJL...
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2006, 08:54:05 PM: I ended up seeing a fireworks show after all. I live about 4 blocks from the Country Club and they put on a show every year. I didn't see it advertised anywhere, so I thought maybe it was off this year, but round about dark I heard the booms so I went up the hill a block or so and joined my neighbors. Including 2 little girls who kept jumping up and down yelling "FIREWORKS!!!!" It made it all worthwhile
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2006, 08:55:41 PM: It was a long day on the cat front. Last time I let Callie get close to Bootsie's door she did one of those low howls and went at the door swinging. So, we're done seeing each other for today. I shut Cal in and let Boo run around a little tonight, but the fireworks upset them both, so I'm trying to keep things as calm and quiet as possible for the rest of the night.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2006, 08:57:08 PM: I think my AC is working. The humidity went down, which helps, but the guy I talked to who said it was frozen and all I could do was shut it off until Wednesday (fat chance of that) also mentioned it may not be getting enough air. So I went out and bought one of those really cheap filters that lets a lot more air through and it really made a difference.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2006, 08:57:27 PM: Ok, can we make it to page 6?
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2006, 08:58:19 PM: The fireworks were especially nice this year. I didn't remember them being as nice the only other year I stayed here. I think it's because the air is dry and there is no wind at all
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Post by: TCB on July 04, 2006, 08:58:58 PM: Quote from: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 08:45:26 PM
STill debating if I want to get Midsummer's night's dream with Michelle Pfieffer and Johnny Dep... Not a huge fan of his so I am wary of getting it. NOt sure if I want to see my favorite Shakespearean play slaughtered.

I wasn't aware that Johnny Depp was in A Midsummer's Night Dream. What part does he play, Dakota?
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2006, 08:59:06 PM: I also watched a bit of all the July 4th shows on TV. Just think what you could do with all them money that was spent on fireworks....ok, never mind...they are pretty
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Post by: Matt H. on July 04, 2006, 08:59:53 PM: I didn't find the release date for the new DOUBLE INDEMNITY, but seems like it's coming some time this summer.

The 1934 TREASURE ISLAND is the fifth classic included in that boxed set I mentioned above.
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Post by: PennyO on July 04, 2006, 09:01:03 PM: Much booming from across the road. I at a giant pancake and fell asleep - I feel like I was drugged or something. A pancake??? Krusteaz instant, add water and an egg. Sheesh. I feel so wobbly. Just not used to such a carb blast or something. Won't do that again!

And now for some tea and a good sleep-it-off sleep. Golly.
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Post by: Matt H. on July 04, 2006, 09:02:02 PM: I'm heading for bed now. I hope the folks who are still firing off their fireworks will tone it down soon. So tedious after awhile.
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Post by: PennyO on July 04, 2006, 09:03:02 PM: Boy, oh, BOY! did I love DOUBLE INDEMNITY!! I haven't seen that flick in some long time - I would love to see it again!!! Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck!!! I haven't even thought of that movie for ages. Now I'm gonna have to rent it.
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Post by: PennyO on July 04, 2006, 09:03:33 PM: OK - good night, Matt. Have happy dreams.
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Post by: PennyO on July 04, 2006, 09:04:00 PM: And off I go, too. Niteynite, y'all.
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Post by: PennyO on July 04, 2006, 09:04:23 PM: (How long before we get to Page 6???)
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Post by: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 09:04:28 PM: Quote from: TCB on July 04, 2006, 08:58:58 PM
I wasn't aware that Johnny Depp was in A Midsummer's Night Dream. What part does he play, Dakota?

I got my men mixed up, sorry!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 09:04:44 PM: Page 6 dance...
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Post by: PennyO on July 04, 2006, 09:04:45 PM: Ah. Here we are! Dancing off to bed now!
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2006, 09:05:49 PM: Quote from: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 08:45:26 PM
STill debating if I want to get Midsummer's night's dream with Michelle Pfieffer and Johnny Dep... Not a huge fan of his so I am wary of getting it. NOt sure if I want to see my favorite Shakespearean play slaughtered.

Dakota, I don't see Johnny Depp listed on IMDB for Midsummer Night's Dream, It's got Stanley Tucci (who was great in DEVIL WEARS PRADA) Kevin Kline, Rupert Everett...well here's a link http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0140379/fullcredits

I like Johnny Depp, but if you don't, looks like you don't have to worry about it
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 04, 2006, 09:06:27 PM: Good Morning! Good Afternoon! Good Evening!

Happy Fourth of July!
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2006, 09:06:52 PM: Did anyone else see fireworks tonight?
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Post by: TCB on July 04, 2006, 09:07:12 PM: Quote from: PennyO on July 04, 2006, 09:03:02 PM
Boy, oh, BOY! did I love DOUBLE INDEMNITY!! I haven't seen that flick in some long time - I would love to see it again!!! Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck!!! I haven't even thought of that movie for ages. Now I'm gonna have to rent it.

I prefer the musical.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 09:07:15 PM: Quote from: PennyO on July 04, 2006, 09:03:02 PM
Boy, oh, BOY! did I love DOUBLE INDEMNITY!! I haven't seen that flick in some long time - I would love to see it again!!! Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck!!! I haven't even thought of that movie for ages. Now I'm gonna have to rent it.

DR PennyO, I feel in love with that movie. IT has so many different textures and subplots. Fascinating to say the least!

I have it on vHS but my tape is wearing out and it has a large white line now running through it....
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 04, 2006, 09:09:02 PM: And, yes, I've been errant and truant again today, but I have some good excuses:

1) I left Richmond this morning at 9:00.

2) I spent the afternoon with my newest niece, Emily.

3) When the severe line of thunderstorms moved through around 6:00pm, it knocked out the power here and elsewhere. The power just came back on about 15 minutes ago. -It was kind of interesting spending the Fourth of July by candlelight. However, there was plenty of "light" provided by all the fireworks and firecrackers going off in the neighborhood(!!!!).
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 04, 2006, 09:10:26 PM: And, once again, I'm off to catch up...

*There is still a pretty good chance of some storms moving through during the overnight hours, so...

Laters...
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2006, 09:10:26 PM: Dakota - as far as your question about Amazon - I order from there all the time. Just make sure you have over a $25 order and you won't have to pay shipping. You can also sign up to get the Amazon Prime, but I seem to get everything in a matter of a few days, so I'm saving the $70 and just saving up and ordering the regular way
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Post by: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 09:11:02 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on July 04, 2006, 09:05:49 PM
Dakota, I don't see Johnny Depp listed on IMDB for Midsummer Night's Dream, It's got Stanley Tucci (who was great in DEVIL WEARS PRADA) Kevin Kline, Rupert Everett...well here's a link http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0140379/fullcredits

I like Johnny Depp, but if you don't, looks like you don't have to worry about it

He is hit andmiss with me... I have liked him in some things and others I have not...

I am the same way with Julia Roberts, there are many movies she does well but there are some I have seen her in that I have literally cringed namely Mary REilly and Micheal Collins.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2006, 09:11:14 PM: Jose, you said you had news, can you share yet?
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2006, 09:13:40 PM: Five more posts to get to 3700 so I may as well forge ahead
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2006, 09:14:15 PM: Tomorrow is a work day.....I have lots to do so I better leave after reaching this milestone and get some sleep
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Post by: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 09:14:18 PM: Take care in between storms Jose.
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2006, 09:15:09 PM: Whew, a frenzy, finally.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2006, 09:15:13 PM: I see fireworks, I see the pagent and pomp and parade. I hear the bells ringing out, I see Americans, all Americans free forever more
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2006, 09:15:42 PM: I always liked that line
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2006, 09:16:07 PM: And with this one I shall say goodnight
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2006, 09:16:17 PM: Fireworks going off like crazy, but for some reason they're just a little more north than last year, which means instead of being in the clear sky between huge clumps of trees, from my vantage point they're hidden behind the northerly clump.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2006, 09:17:03 PM: I guess I shall TRY to get some sleep....I HEAR fireworks.....it could be a long night
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Post by: TCB on July 04, 2006, 09:21:42 PM: I may not make it until the fireworks tonight, even though all I have to do is open the curtains in the living room and there they are. However, I think I may go to bed (alone) instead.

I go back to work on Thursday.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on July 04, 2006, 09:23:37 PM: so do i
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 04, 2006, 10:19:13 PM: Odd day, this 4th of July.

I watched "Star Wars," "Dark Victory" and "Old Acquaintance."

I stood on my balcony a bit after 9 p.m. and watched about 10 minutes of fireworks.

Local PBS station is airing a major docudrama on JRand's FAVORITE musical movie star...Gene Kelly.

And I'm certain Rodzinski and TPunk are enjoying this break from "summer" weather while they're here in the Bay Area.

It has been very cool the past week....and sleeping must be done under some sort of covers if the windows are open.
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Post by: George on July 04, 2006, 11:30:49 PM: Today, after the barbecue at my sister's house, we watched "Independence Day." We were supposed to watch "1776" but my niece pouted and got her way (she's getting too old to do that). Anyway, my sister's cat Casper got out and so far, hasn't been found. He's an indoor/outdoor cat but must have gotten scared from all the noise...and there's a lot. :P I'm sure he'll be find. He's hidden under her house before. Any my cat Ebonie doesn't seem to be too bothered by the noise, but she's inside. That might make the difference.
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Post by: George on July 04, 2006, 11:37:29 PM: Quote from: S. Woody White on July 04, 2006, 12:18:37 PM
Oh, definate ditto here! Will I convince der B to get us out of the house to hunt? (He keeps calling Doctor Who "that stupid thing," the cretin!)

Circuit City didn't have the new "Doctor Who" in stock and if I wanted to order it, I could...for $99.99! No discount! Not even on-line (http://entertainment.circuitcity.com/Movies/BoxSet.aspx?set_id=S030872&prodid=BBCW2501DVD). :P is what I say. Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E41MS6/qid=1152080938/sr=8-2/ref=sr_1_2/102-4779504-7364131?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=130) has it for $64.99 (free shipping, but in Washington State, I have to pay tax). And deepdiscountdvd.com (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemID=BBC025010) has it for $69.86 but no tax or shipping. I'll check at Costco tomorrow. I couldn't find it on-line, but there were a couple of DVDs that I bought at the Costco store that wasn't listed on-line, either.
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Post by: George on July 04, 2006, 11:44:16 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on July 04, 2006, 01:26:02 PM
You sure did! The copy you made for me is one of my most prized possessions! As I've said before, I MUCH prefer it to the original Broadway cast recording.

And you get Howard Da Silva! ;D