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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were both twitchy and bitchy, and now it is time for you to post until the manic cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: INTROMIT!
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And now - Dino at the piano.
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Yesterday's posts. It is a duck.
Why a duck? Isn't that Marxist theory.
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I have many favorite haineshisway.com memories, especially of days when we just take off and riff on something for pages and pages. There was one really famous day that I can remember, although I can't remember what we were riffing on. And there was that glorious quoting The Music Man day - that was one of my all-time favorites. And a few late-night frenzies - the first time we did the Limbo and other odd dances after the midnight hour.
And, of course, doing our best to be supportive with people through the hard times, and laughing through the great times. This site was, of course, born out of great tumult, but look what we birthed. Simply the most unique site on all the Internet. I've met wonderful folks here, and it really is like one big happy family. Yes, people come, people go, like Grand Hotel, but there is nothing like this here site, that's all I can say.
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six degrees of Bruce Kimmel
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I have been touched so much by the support of friends at HHW during some very down times. Often there are messages that don't appear publically but these too are part of the joy of this wonderful board where you really can feel at "home".
I've also been touched by "wacky moments" that have had been laughing out loud. I really can't blame Jose for all those moments as so many of them are from the agile minds of DR FJLand DtM.
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DR DearReaderLaura - CONGRATULATIONS on your new plateau! :):):)
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I wonder if DR Sandra's preschoolers plait dough.
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Goodnight DR George.
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Goodnight DR George.
Good night, Tomovoz!
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DR DearReaderLaura - CONGRATULATIONS on your new plateau! :):):)
Yes...AND Tomovoz's new plateau, as well!
;D
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Goober Diffendoodle checking in on this WORKING Thursday. :)
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Glad to hear that the show went so well - and that The Party Animals will be a happening thang - again.
Viva los animales de partito!!
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Yes the frenzies on such subjects as THE MUSIC MAN and food-movie titles have been a couple of my favorites.
I also like the support given to all by all.
I.E. - thanks for the continued voting for my niece Amanda - I am sure HHW is helping keep her in first place.
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Went to the CINDERELLA rehearsal last night. I am sorry to report, it is a mess. Long - long - LONG set changes, lyrics that are not pronounced but mushed up....some strange dancing - steps that don't fit the rhythm kind of forced into the feet of the cast....
Of course, I think it will sell many tickets. It has sold many tickets already, but the set has not been changed, and WHEN not IF the Fire Marshall visits - we will be closed down anyway.
Oh well...I don't have to go back until NEXT Wednesday.
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I need SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE reports, please.
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Oh....never mind....I see the second round of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE is on tonight....
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Good morning all.
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Bob Barker tapes his last The Price is Right.
(http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/2007/SHOWBIZ/TV/06/06/bob.barker.finale.ap/story.barker.ap.jpg)
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Good evening, dear DR Tomovoz! And welcome to your new plateau! :)
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DR FJL, enjoyed reading Skip's "mini-bio" - thanks for directing us to it.
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I was unaware (as usual) of the numbers until the post by DR George.
Thank you for the welcome - the view looks just the same but then my eyesight is failing.
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I too did not skip Skip's biography.
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thanks for the continued voting for my niece Amanda - I am sure HHW is helping keep her in first place.
DR JRand56 - she's not quite in 1st place at this very moment, but she's close, and in the running.
For those DRs who may wish to cast an extra vote or two, here (http://www.flyergroup.com) is the link.
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I went to school with Tim Ortni. He was considered backward.
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Another vote is added.
The reminder could lead to another big day!
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M-O-O-N...that spells relief!
Congratulations, bk, on finishing your run with voice to spare! :)
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Good morning, all! It was another lousy night of sleeping, although I did have one interesting dream that I was directing for television Cole Porter's Jubilee, and all hell was breaking loose: all-British cast and we were filming a sequence in Heathrow and I finally admitted that television directing was something I did not understand and I would have to be replaced. Good score and cast, though I remember none of the stars. As for the rest of the night, I slept quite poorly.
DR JRand56, Cinderella isn't that long of a show! My memory is that its playing time is under two hours.
Today, back to Toyland to continue packing up, then it's either the NYPL or lunch with my friend Josh who works with Encores! Speaking of the NYPL, DR Ginny, if you want to go, my only free time is Friday at noon, so plan your day accordingly. I will be there, most likely, with or without you, but it's something you've mentioned in the past. so . . .
TOD: I've now been through a really bad round of health and surgery, as well as the death of my father, since I've joined HHW in 2004, and I most likely would have endured both events much less gracefully without all of you and your kindness, sympathy and support. I 'm fortunate to have made many wonderful friends from this site, some of whom I've yet to meet face-to-face and some - such as a Fickle Filipino, Nurse Jane, and the Blond from Bollywood - I feel I've known since the world was created.
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DR JigSaw has started mooning. I blame RON.
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And it's once again bedtime in the land of OZ.
Back soon to another François day. Old world charm still lives.
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A stately French Minuet seems to be in order.
and one for Minuet.
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I haven't been at HHW long enough to have a fondest memory yet...
But may I say that a more gracious, witty, friendly, and compassionate group I have never met - or hope to meet. And I'm hoping to meet more DRs in person very soon!
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DR JigSaw has started mooning. I blame RON.
Hmmm...
I wonder.....
Does dear DR Tomovoz mean this:
(http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:XyI-h6zg-HY2MM:http://www.russellsastronomy.com/sky/14%2520day%2520moon%2520sm.jpg)
Or that OTHER kind of mooning? ::)
Or mooing, for that matter! :P
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Vote for Amanda Mitchell
Thank you. You can read all the entries here. I couldn't see the link posted by DR SINGDAW....so here it is again.
http://www.flyergroup.com/
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Off to work.
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Der Brucer - That's why I put the term "mini-biography" in quotes. :)
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Larry - Is your friend at Encores Josh Clayton? If so, tell him Skip Kennon says hi.
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Larry - Is your friend at Encores Josh Clayton? If so, tell him Skip Kennon says hi.
It is and I will.
TLA Video says UGLY BETTY Season 1 will be released on 8/21/07. I just ordered mine.
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Rob Lowe's golf ball hits flying bird
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa -- A ball hit by Rob Lowe during a celebrity golf game hit the Iowa state bird in mid-flight Wednesday.
The 43-year-old actor was hitting an approach shot on the fourth hole when his ball hit a goldfinch, dropping about 50 yards short of the green, The Des Moines Register reported.
As the rest of the players in his group broke out in laughter and applause, Lowe raised his arms in mock celebration.
"That's my birdie," he said after looking at the bird, which lay motionless on the ground.
"That's unbelievable. Who comes here and kills the state bird? Only me."
Lowe, who appears on ABC's "Brothers & Sisters," was playing in Principal Charity Classic Pro-Am at the Glen Oaks Country Club. He also starred in NBC's "The West Wing."
R.I.P.
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Good morning, H/Ks!
Although I don't have a favorite HHW moment, I certainly have had many chuckles, as well as more than a few laughing out loud times here. In a world where it's so easy to lose touch, where there are so many changes, it's comforting to have a site like this--a community of souls who share many interests and values.
What fun you all are!
And, BK, you have every right to be very proud of the site you created.
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DR JRand56 - she's not quite in 1st place at this very moment, but she's close, and in the running.
For those DRs who may wish to cast an extra vote or two, here (http://www.flyergroup.com) is the link.
I just voted and she's very close to first, but no cigar at the moment
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I was going to post a pic of the OTHER kind of mooning, but this is a FAMILY site. :)
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I just voted and she's very close to first, but no cigar at the moment
She is 11 votes away from first place!
der Brucer
* Now only 7 votes down!
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I was going to post a pic of the OTHER kind of mooning, but this is a FAMILY site. :)
Leaving the dirty work to others, huh?
der Brucer
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Thursday morning greetings! We have a departmental meeting today and, along with a co-worker, I'm in charge of refreshments. She's showcasing her recent trip to Italy by bringing bruschetta and trimmings, so I brought compatible cookies - lemon pizzelle and Pepperidge Farm Milanos and Veronas. She didn't visit either Milan or Verona, but they were the best I could do.
...Speaking of the NYPL, DR Ginny, if you want to go, my only free time is Friday at noon, so plan your day accordingly. I will be there, most likely, with or without you, but it's something you've mentioned in the past. so . . .
DR Elmore, you know how good I am at taking direction ;), so Friday (June 29) at noon it is! DH Richard and I would like to take the guided Lincoln Center tour, maybe at 2:30. He has never toured LC and my last tour was a backstage tour with the Theatre Library Association in 1974 or 1980.
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Quote of the day:
"I don’t know about you, but a moist throat is a must."
Linda Lovelace
(From her Autobiograpgy - "My Tongue Is Sore"
der Brucer
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... Pepperidge Farm Milanos...
Those are addictive!
der Brucer
These are even more sinful:
(http://www.artofthecookie.com/images/products/brussels.jpg)
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TWITCHY and BITCHY and MANIC, oh my! :)
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[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%](http://www.hometownfavorites.com/images/moon-pie.jpg)[/move]
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Oh, how I miss my Milanos!
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Moon Pies, Scooter Pies...to me they always sounded better in theory than in actuality.
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Moon Pies, Scooter Pies...to me they always sounded better in theory than in actuality.
But when you attach them to nine volt toy motor kits...
Well, look out!
:)
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INCOMING!
(http://www.chrisgenoa.com/archives/Pie.jpg)
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TOD:
I always enjoyed our award nights when the posts come fast and furious. Our food related movie title day made me laugh and laugh and laugh. I always enjoy when we do any kind of movie/play quoting, along with any kind of word play in general.
The chat rooms were fun, too--even though the chat room would often freeze up on my PC.
And I miss the Unseemly Trivia Contest! BK, it's time for another run of these!
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Good morning!
No A/C yet, but today WILL be the day. It was cool enough this morning to open things up one more time, but tonight, it's not getting out of the 70s, and you can't air out a house with that kind of temperature. Highs in the 90s today and for the foreseeable future. Yuck!
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I think what has impressed me most about the site is that no matter what squabbles we occasionally get into with one another, when the chips are down and folks need help, those petty differences are forgotten and everyone jumps on the bandwagon. The level of compassion and understanding here is pretty overwhelming.
And it's great to be at a site where we're all allowed to be ourselves.
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I won't watch THE STARTER WIFE or STUDIO 60 "live" tonight, but I have set the DVR to record them both and I'll watch later without suffering through endless commercial breaks. Being able to get through the stories in 40 minutes is a HUGE time saver.
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Today I'll be watching another episode of THE CLOSER, starting the next-to-last disc in the ANGEL season 4 set, and watch THE LOVED ONE which is waiting now in the player.
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TOD: It's something that now that I'm on the East Coast, I can rarely do anymore...but I used to loved awaiting midnight when the new notes would usually go up and then BK, myself, and a few other hardy late-nighters would sometimes get into wild and crazy, nonsensical posting frenzies that would lead to three pages of posts to greet folks the following morning. Limbo, everyone! How low can you go?!
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I went to buy CURTAINS (OCR) last night, and I was shocked at the price. SInce when have CDs gone to a $19.99 list price! Even Amazon's discount wasn't much. I may have to Deep Discount this one so I can take advantage of their current sale.
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I was just about to listen to THE BUBBLY BLACK GIRL when two packages from down under arrived at my desk--the HHW Birthday Hits from DR Tomovoz!!! I am listening and grooving to our songs now! Wow!
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Page Three "Aunt Marge floats" Dnace!!!
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TOD - The already-mentioned good-and-bad-times of support for one another and the sparkling award-show nights. I also love seeing the photos of Hainsies and Kimlets (just what is the difference) and attending gatherings, both in person and "virtually." Personally, I appreciate having friends out there in the dark when DH Richard is out of town and when things get ugly here at work.
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I was just about to listen to THE BUBBLY BLACK GIRL when two packages from down under arrived at my desk--the HHW Birthday Hits from DR Tomovoz!!! I am listening and grooving to our songs now! Wow!
I listened to the HHW Birthday Hits CD on my way to work this morning and smiled all the way!
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I went to buy CURTAINS (OCR) last night, and I was shocked at the price. SInce when have CDs gone to a $19.99 list price! Even Amazon's discount wasn't much. I may have to Deep Discount this one so I can take advantage of their current sale.
Ouch, DR Matt! Amazon charged me only $12.99 when I ordered it. That's a huge increase!
The think I've learned about Amazon is to place order as soon as possible. You lock into the price if it rises but it will decrease if the price drops before shipping. I had found far too often that if you put off ordering after the initial relase date, the price rises by a dollar or two. But seven bucks! Sheesh! I don't blame you for shopping elsewhere!
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One of my favorite memories was the day when Pogue and Mrs. Pogue were both posting to each other from different rooms of their home. :)
DVD Advice: I've already placed my first mega-order with DDD during their sale, but will do another one next week after next Tuesday's releases. I'd love for people to tell me about their favorite releases over the last few months, in case there's something I've missed.
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And the word of the day is: INTROMIT!
Back in the early, conceptualizing days of The Muppet Show, it was planned for a smaller frog to introduce Kermit on every episode. The smaller frog was to be known as the INTROMIT. When the producers realized that this would be redundant, and that Kermit needed no introduction, the design for the INTROMIT was recycled into Kermit's nephew, Robin.
I totally made this up, but it sure sounds like it could have happened. ::)
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DR JigSaw has started mooning. I blame RON.
I accept all responsibilities, and then some.
;D
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A stately French Minuet seems to be in order.
and one for Minuet.
Hey! Wait just one minuet!
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Vote for Amanda Mitchell
Thank you. You can read all the entries here. I couldn't see the link posted by DR SINGDAW....so here it is again.
http://www.flyergroup.com/
I have cast 10 votes this a.m. She was nicely in first place, but not by much.
Poor M. Wade Wingler -- he may be scarred for life by HainesHisWay.com. And he will never know it.
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Rob Lowe's golf ball hits flying bird
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa -- A ball hit by Rob Lowe during a celebrity golf game hit the Iowa state bird in mid-flight Wednesday.
The 43-year-old actor was hitting an approach shot on the fourth hole when his ball hit a goldfinch, dropping about 50 yards short of the green, The Des Moines Register reported.
As the rest of the players in his group broke out in laughter and applause, Lowe raised his arms in mock celebration.
"That's my birdie," he said after looking at the bird, which lay motionless on the ground.
"That's unbelievable. Who comes here and kills the state bird? Only me."
Lowe, who appears on ABC's "Brothers & Sisters," was playing in Principal Charity Classic Pro-Am at the Glen Oaks Country Club. He also starred in NBC's "The West Wing."
R.I.P.
So, the goldfinch was hit by a Lowe ball?
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It is and I will.
TLA Video says UGLY BETTY Season 1 will be released on 8/21/07. I just ordered mine.
You're an old softy, Larry Moore....with a HUGE heart. Arentcha? Huh! Huh? Arentcha?
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Poor M. Wade Wingler -- he may be scarred for life by HainesHisWay.com.
Scarred for Life by HHW...perhaps that should be the title of my next novel?
Or should it be Scared for Life? :)
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Ouch, DR Matt! Amazon charged me only $12.99 when I ordered it. That's a huge increase!
The think I've learned about Amazon is to place order as soon as possible. You lock into the price if it rises but it will decrease if the price drops before shipping. I had found far too often that if you put off ordering after the initial relase date, the price rises by a dollar or two. But seven bucks! Sheesh! I don't blame you for shopping elsewhere!
Yes, usually, Amazon keeps their low price (at least on DVDs) for a few days after the day of release, but decidedly not on CURTAINS. Oh, well.
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DR JRand56 - she's not quite in 1st place at this very moment, but she's close, and in the running.
For those DRs who may wish to cast an extra vote or two, here (http://www.flyergroup.com) is the link.
I have to tell ya....the vote count doesn't change every time someone casts a vote. I've voted, closed the link, reopened it and voted again. And the vote total stays the same.
Anyone know how they're working that?
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So, the goldfinch was hit by a Lowe ball?
[GROAN]
(You DO have your moments, S. Woody!) :)
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Having lunch with friends today, so I need to head down now and get cleaned up.
WBBL.
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I can't think of any particular favorite memories of HHW, but I know that there have been so many times on this board that I have laughed out loud! Each of the HHW get togethers in NY and LA will be some of my fondest memories for life! I have made some great friends on this board and look forward to making many more!!
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Vote for Amanda Mitchell
Thank you. You can read all the entries here. I couldn't see the link posted by DR SINGDAW....so here it is again.
http://www.flyergroup.com/
He had the link underneath the word "here"....click on "here" (in his post, not this one), and the link will open.
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And the vote total stays the same.
Anyone know how they're working that?
Yes, I was wondering the same thing, myself...
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Yes, I was wondering the same thing, myself...
It makes me think you're allowed one vote per day per e-mail address (or however they are monitoring it). You'd certainly think they'd have far more votes than the 1233 or so that have been posted, thus far.
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Vote for Amanda Mitchell
http://www.flyergroup.com/
Amanda's in the lead!
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I have to tell ya....the vote count doesn't change every time someone casts a vote. I've voted, closed the link, reopened it and voted again. And the vote total stays the same.
Anyone know how they're working that?
I've tried deleting my cookies. That seems to make the number of votes increase.
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I have heard a lot of strange reasons for people quitting their jobs, but yesterday one of our checkers left for a bad one.
It seems Herb was miffed two weekends ago, because at the height of the Memorial Day Weekend Rush he didn't have a bagger. He felt that he was being asked to do too much, to bag groceries as well as run them past the scanner.
Me, I thought that bagging was part of the job. Part of why I'm good as a checker is that I'm a danged good bagger, quick and efficient. I almost never have someone else doing my bagging for me.
Yes, during the Memorial Day weekend we had lines. We had a lot more customers that weekend than we usually have. I survived quite well without a bagger. In fact, I enjoyed the rush of that weekend... it really was a "rush".
Buh-bye, Herb.
Then again, I'm not one to spend my time complaining about the conditions at work, not without first trying to make them better myself. Yesterday, on what was supposed to be a short, four hour shift, within minutes of when I was supposed to clock out, I was asked to stay for an additional four hours because of of the cart wranglers had decided to call out. Yep, I was out in the parking lot again, wrangling carts. Helping old ladies lift their heavy bags into their cars. Picking up trash. If the kid who had called out had been there, he'd have spent his shift sitting on his butt, ignoring the old ladies and the trash, and only fetching the carts when he felt like it.
Dixie, my boss, and I have been plotting out how to correctly train the new crop of wranglers. The biggest problem is making sure I get ahold of the new kids before the old wranglers (the ones who constantly call out) teach them the bad work habits.
End of rant.
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I've tried deleting my cookies. That seems to make the number of votes increase.
Fortunately I don't live near Levain, or I would be deleting a *lot* of cookies!
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I've tried deleting my cookies.
I guess that's better than tossing them.
[Some DR made this joke yesterday, too.]
:P
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up.. But it seems like the internet connection here keeps wanting to go back to bed. It's being very intermittent right now. Hmm...
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Good morning, fellow Dear Readers.
My favorite HHW moments are when new folks join us and we are always warm and welcoming to them.
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Dear DR SWoody, if I may make a suggestion. I suggest that you tell the new baggers/cart wranglers to treat the little old ladies the way you would hope someone would treat their grandmothers.
I also think that all old women should be helped out to their cars. It is safer for them. We have had purse snatchers locally. One chinchy bassa knocked over an old woman for her purse, which broke her hip, and she subsequently died. Then there is the case of the young girl abducted from the Target parking lot a few days ago. The more folks in the parking lot, the safer everyone is.
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Well... Before my connection drops... Again?!?!?...
As for the Topic of the Day...
Food Days - Of course. :)
Tony Awards - Even though I was not here "live" for them last year - since I was actually at least year's ceremony :) - Tony Award nights have always been fun and sort of tricky. Since they're shown on tape delay to the West Coast, there's definitely an "Air of Spoiler" for the East Coast Contingent. And then it's fun experiencing each announcement again as the Pacific Time Zone gets the results. :) *I still remember the year they showed some of the awards within the ceremony on tape - remember Audra McDonald reacting before her name was announced? And being "surprised" that CBS did not adjust the editing for the West Coast feed.
Personally, all the Broken Leg Vibes I've received over the years has been astonishing. And very much appreciated and humbling in a way. All the love and support from all over the globe whether it be for a first day of rehearsal, an opening night, or an Opening Night On Broadway, or just going in to play for a cool set of auditions... Thank You.
And I've made some very dear friends on and from this site. And even though some of them are now "former DRs", they're still "DRs" in one way or another.
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My laptop computer is in the shop for repairs, so my DS graciously allows me to check in from his laptop. The pring on his is SO TINY that I feel like an old lady today.
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PAGE FOUR TINY PRINT DANCE!!!!
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Or Tiny PrinG, if you prefer. ;)
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I have just scraped two layers of wallpaper from behind the bathroom mirror. I guess I am lucky there were only two layers in a 45-year-old house.
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The print is so tiny I can hardly read it and I can't tell when I make a typing error!
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My laptop computer is in the shop for repairs, so my DS graciously allows me to check in from his laptop. The pring on his is SO TINY that I feel like an old lady today.
If you go to the "View" in the menu above your browser window, there should be an option to increase (or decrease) the text size.
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The print is so tiny I can hardly read it and I can't tell when I make a typing error!
"pring" = tiny print
:)
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I am glad you are feeling better, DR MusicGuy.
By the way, DR MusicGuy, I stopped by Tomatoes at the mall and it is CLOSED. No more Oreo Cake!
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I know that it can be changed, but it is not my computer, so I shouldn't change it.
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I know that it can be changed, but it is not my computer, so I shouldn't change it.
Ah. Well, I guess that balances out changing the towel bars and the paint and vanity in the bathroom. ;)
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Good Morning, DR MusicGuy!
Hope you were able to get a good night's sleep last night.
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I liked that Tina Turner song "I'm Your Tiny Printer".
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Oh -- that worked, DR Jose. It is easy to change back, and it is not like I changed the settings drastically.
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That helps a lot! Thanks for the tip.
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Now I should go and spackle and sand for a while.
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Hi dear "all kinds of cookies in the Jar" DRs and H/Ks .........
Good morning, and I hope that many here slept as well as I did last night. Dear dearest Elmo... I really hope that your sleep starts to improve, as it can so affect and color how we feel and think all through the day. My most "stupifyin' vibes" are sent to you for relaxation and ease.
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Or Tiny PrinG, if you prefer. ;)
"....and the princess discovered that the prince had an itsy-bitsy, teensy-weensy, tiny, small, little...."
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The preceding courtesy of a Gilda Radner routine.
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That helps a lot! Thanks for the tip.
You're welcome!
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The preceding courtesy of a Gilda Radner routine.
One of my favorites!
*Which "reminds" me... I wonder if that "SNL First Season" set is available over at Deep Discount DVD... Although, it's already on sale at Virgin... And I have a coupon... Hmm....
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Hmm...
So the new Olympic logo has been causing epileptic seizures. Hmm...
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Hmm...
And Paris Hilton is now out of jail and under house arrest.
Hmm... :-\
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So...
Did anyone "like" the magic trick I posted last night?
;D
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*And that "magic trick" is most definitely NOT for viewing at the workplace.
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Oohh....
The Whole Foods stores in New York City are now open until 11:00PM!
-Just sayin'...
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I think my favorite thing about this site is not an individual topic or day, but rather the overall warm feeling of friendship, communication, humor, emotional support, and acceptance that exist here.
Do people sometimes squabble or disagree? Yes..... but it usually settles out in short order. Some of us may be very liberal.... some of us may be very conservative... as an early DR used to ask of newcomers. " Welcome to the Cookie Jar - what flavor of cookie are you?" The nice thing is that folks are allowed to be themselves.
Thank you Bruce ..... for creating the site - for fostering friendships - for sharing your wonderful, strange, and unique take on the world - for letting many of us remember back to our own "Benjamin" times - and for providing a warm place to come to and to share both joy and sadness.
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Did anyone "like" the magic trick I posted last night?
Maybe they should book her for the Tony pre-show...
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Dear DR Jose.... thank you mucho. Yes, I had a good 9 hours in the arms of Morpheus, and it was wonderful!
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Back to the TOD..... Sometimes a litle snippet of some kind of a "runner" from here will stay lodged in my brain, and then pop out on its own.
I was at a restaurant with a few friends a few days ago; there was a fairly handsome guy, mid to late 20s, a little too worked out, a little too many trips to the tanning booth, clothes just a little too snug, and very active in going all around the room and talking.
Before I could put my tongue into neutral, I actually said out loud ... "Oh Arthur..." .
Things like that give me such a laugh to myself........thank you Grande Mensch !!
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And now, off to a few errands...........
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Oh, ..... and a new page 5 dance ..
".............CAVORTING IN A GORGEOUS GOWN WITH GOLDEN BALLS......"
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I'm up, I'm up. And greeted by a nice, sunny day, too. I shall now have to de-groggify so I can joggify. Joan has moved our rehearsal to noon, and that's actually better for me. I don't want to drive down to Santa Monica in traffic. Getting back home will be another story, but I may just visit a few stores and work my way back to Nichols Canyon, where getting over the hill is easy.
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Dear DR SWoody, if I may make a suggestion. I suggest that you tell the new baggers/cart wranglers to treat the little old ladies the way you would hope someone would treat their grandmothers.
I also think that all old women should be helped out to their cars. It is safer for them. We have had purse snatchers locally. One chinchy bassa knocked over an old woman for her purse, which broke her hip, and she subsequently died. Then there is the case of the young girl abducted from the Target parking lot a few days ago. The more folks in the parking lot, the safer everyone is.
Fortunately, Rehoboth Beach is not known as a high crime area - we hear about very little crime taking place, in fact.
However, one of the points I've gone over with the couple of new wranglers that I've trained is that being a visible presence in the lot helps our customers feel safer. They (the customers) may not even realize it, but it's there. And they love being greeted with a cheery "Good morning" or told goodbye with "Have a pleasant day!"
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I gather most CDs have gone up to 19.99 - it seems to be the new list price for everything, CD-wise. And I can tell you why, at least the way it seems to me:
Tower's gone, stores are ordering much fewer CDs, amazon takes a HUGE chunk of the money (more than fifty percent, which is outrageous, but they're the only game in town), same with other sites, and if the company has independent distribution, they're taking a big chunk, too. The joke is, of course, that CDs cost less than ever to manufacture. But cast albums are hugely expensive to produce and that's a factor, too.
For the time being, Kritzerland will stay at 17.98.
Amazon's huge takings is what enables them to do the sorts of discounts they do, but some companies refuse to let them do it. I'm always surprised, based on what they're taking from Kritzerland releases, that they don't do some sort of discount on our product.
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*And that "magic trick" is most definitely NOT for viewing at the workplace.
That's exactly where I watched it. And I sent it off to a couple of office buddies, too.
I thought it was cute, but there was something strange about that woman. She was a little too "out there". But I guess that's Europeans for you...
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Oohh....
The Whole Foods stores in New York City are now open until 11:00PM!
-Just sayin'...
We're open 24/7.
But just during the summer.
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Well.. CD Prices are basically going up because the companies want to make more money, and each time CD prices have gone up, people still buy them. Yes, there's some grumbling initially, but people still buy them.
Yes, Amazon and the "big box stores" have been cutting into profit margins - their own and the record companies - but there's the ever-increasing digital download market. And now that some formerly "questionable" sites like Napster have gone legal, well...
I'm still surprised that most classical CDs are priced below the current pop/rock/country/etc. pricing. Alas, I also suspect that the amount of production, promotion, etc. for a five-piece band is actually more than it would be for a 60-piece orchestra. But since the classical CD and classical recording business is on it's own slippery slope right now, well... :-\
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That's exactly where I watched it. And I sent it off to a couple of office buddies, too.
I thought it was cute, but there was something strange about that woman. She was a little too "out there". But I guess that's Europeans for you...
:)
I just loved her consistency from segment to segment. And those fingers!
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What chain stores are out there that are still devoted to music sales? There are shops called FYE (which replaced The Wall) in all the local area malls. I guess Barnes and Noble should be counted because of their generally large music departments. But what else is out there?
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I went to buy CURTAINS (OCR) last night, and I was shocked at the price. SInce when have CDs gone to a $19.99 list price! Even Amazon's discount wasn't much. I may have to Deep Discount this one so I can take advantage of their current sale.
I went to Amazon a minute ago and saw it listed at $17.99.
Perhaps it's fluctuating with the stock exchange.
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Are all the classical music aficionados aware of ArkivMusic.com (http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/main.jsp)?
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Are all the classical music aficionados aware of ArkivMusic.com (http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/main.jsp)?
They have great service, and their website is truly remarkable! :)
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I guess I have de-groggified and am now trying to motivate myself so I can be joggified.
I've been reading some reviews of the 110 In The Shade CD, and they all mention that Evening Star was cut for Broadway (in the original production) but apparently they don't say why or explain why it was put back or GIVE CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE. Damn them, damn them all to hell. Why, all they need to do is read the Lost In Boston IV liner notes to find out that the song was cut very early on, never worked - in Scott Ellis' revival at City Opera, he toyed with putting it back in, but it still didn't work and it wasn't put in. When it came time to do LIB IV, Mr. Haines was determined to sing the song, because, like me, he loves the tune mightiliy. But I knew what was wrong with the song instantly and it's why it had never been in the show and why I hadn't recorded it with the first batch of cut songs from 110. It was too short and had no bridge - just the two choruses and done. It wasn't a complete song. I called Harvey Schmidt and told him how much Guy wanted to sing it and told him what I thought was wrong and asked him if there was any way he'd consider writing a bridge. We talked about it for quite a while and he was very nice about it because we're friends, but I could tell he wasn't that open to it in our conversation. Two days later, I got a cassette in the mail with the most beautiful bridge - simply gorgeous - it made me cry, actually. I called him and told him how thrilled I was. He then told me he didn't think Tom would ever consent to writing a lyric for it, though. So, I asked him to call Tom and just remind him how many Schmidt and Jones songs and shows I'd recorded - you know, guilt-trip him. It worked and a few days later I had the lyric and we recorded the song. Then it got put into the Signature production, then the David Lee production in Pasadena, and now the new Broadway production. And, of course, it works, because it's a complete song with a complete lyric and it's perfect for the character.
But do they mention it? Nooooooo.
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Then it got put into the Signature production, then the David Lee production in Pasadena, and now the new Broadway production. And, of course, it works, because it's a complete song with a complete lyric and it's perfect for the character.
But do they mention it? Nooooooo.
I am glad to know the whole story behind that. It's a very interesting one, too...everyone should know about it. Damn them all to hell!
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GIVE CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE.
Anna Leonowens could teach THEM a thing or two! :)
Very interesting background information, bk!
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DR JoseSPiano- Is there, perhaps, a MALE version of that "magic" act? ;)
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DR MusicGuy - didn't know if you had seen this article on Rosa Rio (http://www.sptimes.com/2007/06/07/Hillsborough/The_queen_of_soaps_co.shtml).
I just hope that I'm that spry, at 105! :P
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DR JoseSPiano- Is there, perhaps, a MALE version of that "magic" act? ;)
We were wondering the same thing last night. ;D
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Well, it's a simply gorgeous day outside, and I think I'm going to head to the Park. And I think I may actually go for a job around the Reservoir too. :)
Laters...
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I may actually go for a job around the Reservoir too.
Make sure he pays in cash...
;)
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Well.. CD Prices are basically going up because the companies want to make more money, and each time CD prices have gone up, people still buy them. Yes, there's some grumbling initially, but people still buy them.
Yes, Amazon and the "big box stores" have been cutting into profit margins - their own and the record companies - but there's the ever-increasing digital download market. And now that some formerly "questionable" sites like Napster have gone legal, well...
I'm still surprised that most classical CDs are priced below the current pop/rock/country/etc. pricing. Alas, I also suspect that the amount of production, promotion, etc. for a five-piece band is actually more than it would be for a 60-piece orchestra. But since the classical CD and classical recording business is on it's own slippery slope right now, well... :-\
Of course Bollywood soundtrack CDs run an average of $2.99...I like that price! of course there are those wonderful 39 cent, 69 cent, and 99 cent sales....and that is why I have SO MANY CDs!
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DR JRand56 - she's not quite in 1st place at this very moment, but she's close, and in the running.
For those DRs who may wish to cast an extra vote or two, here (http://www.flyergroup.com) is the link.
I just cast my vote and here are the totals, as of 11:05 am PDT:
Vote for your favorite FlyerIdol now...
Mark Casey 4.70%
Gina L. Donahue 2.93%
Jean Duemling 8.40%
Debbi Hodde 6.94%
Lynn Jump 5.01%
April McCarty 6.86%
Amanda Mitchell 25.13% (#1!!!!!)
Wendy Newman 10.02%
Jeff Stone 6.63%
Gus Toney 2.08%
M. Wade Wingler 21.28% (#2)
1297 votes counted
;D
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Thanks to the influence of BK and his recent French film watching, I just watched the 1939 French film Le Jour se lève which I DVR'ed fron TCM the other night....BK was this a movie you had seen???
It was quite good, storywise, but the lead actor Jean Gabin was what was most impressive about the film...absolutely fantastic! He reminded me of many actors that I have seen as well as some people I have known...it was strange.
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TWITCHY and BITCHY and MANIC, oh my! :)
Better than TWITCHY and BITCHY and ITCHY, oh God!
der Brucer
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Our Postal Hot Spot still seems to worK:
Return to OZ CD arrived today
der Brucer
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Haven't seen that film, but will.
Back from the jog. Must now run an errand.
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Back from the jog. Must now run an errand.
jogging AND running? That is ambitious!
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I have cast 10 votes this a.m. She was nicely in first place, but not by much.
Poor M. Wade Wingler -- he may be scarred for life by HainesHisWay.com. And he will never know it.
We do learn from American Idol, don't we :)
der Brucer
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After the lengthy first act, we all welcomed the chance to INTROMIT.
der Brucer
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Personally, I appreciate having friends out there in the dark when DH Richard is out of town and when things get ugly here at work.
And not a stalker in the crowd.
der Brucer
(HOW BORING ;D)
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Well, it's a simply gorgeous day outside, and I think I'm going to head to the Park. And I think I may actually go for a job around the Reservoir too. :)
Laters...
Go for a "job".....around the Reservoir?
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We do learn from American Idol, don't we :)
der Brucer
We DO!
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And not a stalker in the crowd.
Speak for yourself.
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I guess that's better than tossing them.
[Some DR made this joke yesterday, too.]
:P
Tossing cookies jokes are NOT best served cold!
der Brucer
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I also think that all old women should be helped out to their cars.
And let us old geezers fend for ourselves? Such blatant sexism - I'm shocked >:(
der Brucer
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Moon Pies, Scooter Pies...to me they always sounded better in theory than in actuality.
But when you attach them to nine volt toy motor kits...
Well, look out!
:)
INCOMING!
(http://www.chrisgenoa.com/archives/Pie.jpg)
ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!! Now THAT'S a favorite wacky HHW moment!! ;D
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I have just scraped two layers of wallpaper from behind the bathroom mirror. I guess I am lucky there were only two layers in a 45-year-old house.
Scrape one more and you'll find:
(http://cdn.news.aol.com/aolnews_photos/08/06/20070523185109990001)
der Brucer
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One of my favorite memories was the day when Pogue and Mrs. Pogue were both posting to each other from different rooms of their home. :)
Laura and Sandra do that, too. ;)
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So...
Did anyone "like" the magic trick I posted last night?
;D
Well, she certainly is comfortable on stage!
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BK, love the EVENING STAR history...or back-story, as they say in Hollywood-speak.
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I've been reading some reviews of the 110 In The Shade CD, and they all mention that Evening Star was cut for Broadway (in the original production) but apparently they don't say why or explain why it was put back or GIVE CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE. Damn them, damn them all to hell. Why, all they need to do is read the Lost In Boston IV liner notes to find out that the song was cut very early on, never worked - in Scott Ellis' revival at City Opera, he toyed with putting it back in, but it still didn't work and it wasn't put in. When it came time to do LIB IV, Mr. Haines was determined to sing the song, because, like me, he loves the tune mightiliy. But I knew what was wrong with the song instantly and it's why it had never been in the show and why I hadn't recorded it with the first batch of cut songs from 110. It was too short and had no bridge - just the two choruses and done. It wasn't a complete song. I called Harvey Schmidt and told him how much Guy wanted to sing it and told him what I thought was wrong and asked him if there was any way he'd consider writing a bridge. We talked about it for quite a while and he was very nice about it because we're friends, but I could tell he wasn't that open to it in our conversation. Two days later, I got a cassette in the mail with the most beautiful bridge - simply gorgeous - it made me cry, actually. I called him and told him how thrilled I was. He then told me he didn't think Tom would ever consent to writing a lyric for it, though. So, I asked him to call Tom and just remind him how many Schmidt and Jones songs and shows I'd recorded - you know, guilt-trip him. It worked and a few days later I had the lyric and we recorded the song. Then it got put into the Signature production, then the David Lee production in Pasadena, and now the new Broadway production. And, of course, it works, because it's a complete song with a complete lyric and it's perfect for the character.
But do they mention it? Nooooooo.
Stories like this are also what I love about HHW!
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Are all the classical music aficionados aware of ArkivMusic.com (http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/main.jsp)?
They have my CD! ;)
When I was at Western Washington University, we recorded a CD of Domenico Scarlatti's Sacred Choral Works (http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/Drilldown?name_id1=10743&name_role1=1&genre=192&bcorder=19&comp_id=103454)! FYI: The release date of 2001 is a re-release date. We recorded it in 1989 (my last year at Western) and it was originally released in 1991. :)
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You're an old softy, Larry Moore....with a HUGE heart. Arentcha? Huh! Huh? Arentcha?
Nevah! Nevah! Crabby Appleton, rotten to the core!
C'est moi!
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I went to buy CURTAINS (OCR) last night, and I was shocked at the price. SInce when have CDs gone to a $19.99 list price! Even Amazon's discount wasn't much. I may have to Deep Discount this one so I can take advantage of their current sale.
Hell, DR Matt H, it's cheaper to come in and see it and visit us!
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"....and the princess discovered that the prince had an itsy-bitsy, teensy-weensy, tiny, small, little...."
:) ;) :D ;D
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Hmm...
And Paris Hilton is now out of jail and under house arrest.
Hmm... :-\
Is this really true? We should all be moronic dumb blonde whores!
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Is this really true? We should all be moronic dumb blonde whores!
Spoo! I meant moronic, dumb, blond rich whores!
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Are all the classical music aficionados aware of ArkivMusic.com (http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/main.jsp)?
I get far too many emails from them!
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For those on the West Coast who suffer from too much sleep:
ASSOCIATED PRESS (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,278882,00.html)
Beef Recall Expanded Over E. Coli Concerns
Thursday , June 07, 2007
LOS ANGELES —
A meat supplier expanded a voluntary recall of ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli.
United Food Group LLC said in a statement Wednesday it expanded the recall of 75,000 pounds of ground beef to include an additional 370,000 pounds based on "unspecified concerns" raised by the California State Department of Health Services.
The recalled products were shipped to grocery stores in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. They were sold under brand names Moran's All Natural, Miller Meat Company, Stater Bros., Inter-American Products, Inc., and Basha's.
The grocery stores affected included Albertson's, Basha's, Grocery Outlet, Fry's, "R" Ranch Markets, Save-A-Lot, Save-Mart, Scolari's Wholesale Markets, Smart and Final, Smith's, Stater Bros., and Superior Warehouse.
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The products had sell-by dates from April 29 to May 6
Seems the warning is a tad late!
der Brucer
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And I think I may actually go for a job around the Reservoir too. :)
A euphemism?
Should we alert the police?
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Spoo! I meant moronic, dumb, blond rich whores!
A belated edit to exclude yourself ;D
der Brucer
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Of course Bollywood soundtrack CDs run an average of $2.99...I like that price! of course there are those wonderful 39 cent, 69 cent, and 99 cent sales....and that is why I have SO MANY CDs!
Hmmmmmm . . . that's also one of the reasons you're always bitching about no money for a New York trip!
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and I think I'm going to head to the Park. And I think I may actually go for a job around the Reservoir too. :)
(http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9gnMijaV2hGx38BiB6jzbkF/SIG=12sniciim/EXP=1181329754/**http%3A//moviething.com/members/full/Keitel,_Harvey/ReservoirDogsGiant.jpg)
der Brucer
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In an interview today, Kyra Sedgwick said that HOT FUZZ was her "must-see" movie.
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I can't get get registered atTV Guide.com for the webcast. How annoying...
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And let us old geezers fend for ourselves? Such blatant sexism - I'm shocked >:(
der Brucer
As a matter of fact, I have helped little old men, as well.
But only at the request of their little old wives. There is such a thing as honor, after all.
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The lemon pizzarelles and the Pepperidge Farm Milanos and Veronas were a hit, along with all the savories that my coworker brought. I even managed to assemble a take-away box of assorted cookies to take home to my DH and DS.
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Whilst waiting in the bank, I saw the "news" about Miss Hilton. Of course, it's a BIG story for the news media - certainly the most important news story of the day - nothing, not deaths, war, tornadoes, or whatever is more important than this media slut making a travesty of the justice system. Others, who have done far less than she have languished in jail for much-less serious things - have had to serve full sentences, but she and her wealthy lawyers are allowed to manipulate the justice system once again.
It's why I HATE the damn justice system in this country - as I've said many times, being a victim of it myself (being served with a frivolous and pointless lawsuit by wealthy people who cost me a humungous amount of money just because they could), I just think it needs a complete overhaul. If I'd been able to actually take that friggin' lawsuit to court I would have kicked their ASS from here to eternity and hell and back, but I couldn't afford to do it and they could and in the end we all decided to walk away - AFTER I'd had to spend my life savings.
And with that, I shall be on my way to Miss Ryan's and then over to the west side.
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Oh, my coworker also brought a box of these wrapped chocolate truffle thingies from Trader Joe's, in 3 flavors - amaretto, tiramisu, and cafe au lait. Mmmmmm!
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DR Ginny - and WHAT time did you say we should all be arriving? ;)
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Oh. Page 7. :)
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Was Paris Hilton's conviction a felony or a misdemeanor?
Just think: If it was a felony, she just needs two more to be put away for life, according to California's Three Strikes law.
And, with that happy note, I'm away to work. ;D
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Hmmmm...
I just got an email from Williams-Sonoma entitled Easy Entertaining with Margaritas.
Hmmmm....
:D
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But ALL entertaining is easy with margaritas.
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In fact, after I've had a few margaritas under my belt, I'm entertaining and easy!
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Love ya, DR Dan (the Man)!!
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...hee hee...
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In fact, after I've had a few margaritas under my belt, I'm entertaining and easy!
LOL!
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This webcast is NOT working!
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Garsh! I've just been informed that my DeepDiscount order has shipped. It might take 5 to 10 days to get here, but this is the quickest I ever had an order shipped from them during one of their sales!
HA!, Amazon! I say, HA! to you!
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DR Edi, it's working for me, but then I got a T1 line here at work.
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DR Ginny - and WHAT time did you say we should all be arriving? ;)
Don't bother, DR Singdaw. The leftovers were gobbled up shortly after we brought them from the meeting room!
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They had some T.D. but got on about 5 or 6 minutes after 4. But they didn't ask my question to JK Simmons about whther he has any musicals lined up in the future, because I love his singing on DAR BARBQUE!
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Oh, my how time has a way of slipping away from a person. I had NO idea I had sat in front of the TV watching something well over my usual 4 p.m. quitting time. More about why in a minute.
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I got a Deep Discount shipping notice already, too. With this sale going on, I was afraid they'd be backed up and that it would take days to fill orders, but apparently not.
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Good Afternoon!
"Jog", I meant "jog"! And jog I did! Two laps around the Reservoir. 3.09 miles. Average pace per mile 12'38". Not great, but not bad for someone who hasn't run since January. :-\ :)
In any case... It really was/is the perfect day for a run, walk, jaunt, walk through the Park.
And now... Baked Salmon over Mixed Greens. :)
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When I got in from lunch, I just had to watch another episode of THE CLOSER. The next one on the third disc was the one with evidence of dead bodies (blood and brain matter) found at a crime scene and info that a third man had been shot but had gotten away.
All this happening while Brenda is being harrassed by a traffic patrolman who insists she follow protocol in reporting a minor bump-up she had with another car.
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In fact, after I've had a few margaritas under my belt, I'm entertaining and easy!
Like you need margaritas! I'm sure!
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Like you need margaritas! I'm sure!
I don't!
::)
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Next, I watched the latest Criterion disc I've received, an avant garde film from 1971 called W.R. - MYSTERIES OF THE ORGANISM.
I'm sure in 1971 with its collage of images and declarations of free love and war protesting and Stalin and Jackie Curtis and William Reich, it was a sensation. Looking at it now, however, it just smacked of "kitchen sink" mentality to me (you know, throw everything into the film but the kitchen sink and let's see what flies.) Not a film I would ever want to revisit again.
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I don't!
::)
Well...after all....you're "JoseSPiano"....just a smile from you does the trick!
;D
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Well, she certainly is comfortable on stage!
That she is, DR George. That she is!
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The USPS has been and gone.
And left me nothing.
I have stuff in the mail from LAST WEEK.
And my postman is on vacation today.
And the new guy looks like a deer caught in headlights.
Actually, he looks like he and the deer met in the road, the deer won their game of "chicken" and HE got caught in the headlights.
But....maybe if he'd brought me something I'd feel more fond of him.
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Well...after all....you're "JoseSPiano"....just a smile from you does the trick!
;D
Yeah, that must be it. ;)
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I'm going through the special features on the disc, and I start with a 2006 interview with the director of this film, the Yugoslav director Dusan Makavajev. I was curious to see if he would think this style or the ideas were dated in any way. Nope, he's still thinking it's relevant to our times, too. Peter Cowie provides the interview questions, but he doesn't make any editorial comment on the director's answers.
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Anyway, that interview is what detained me thirty minutes. I've cued the disc up to listen to the audio commentary next.
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For those of you who were JERICHO fans:
CBS has done an about face and will bring the drama back for seven episodes at midseason. Whether it lasts any longer than that will be determined by the size of its audiences over the run next season.
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Back for but a moment. The Joan session was good. We're focusing and creating the patter and she's finally starting to see how the act is going to work. Her singing teachers heard a few of the songs and said, "Who is this guy who's making you sing these things you should always have been singing but never would?"
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On my way home, I'm meeting my DH Richard and our DS Rob for dinner and then we're all going to an Arts Scoop Night at Coldstone Creamery. It's a benefit for Culture Works (http://www.cultureworks.org), greater Dayton’s united arts fund and arts service agency.
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"Jog", I meant "jog"!
Perhaps that was a Freudian slip
(http://museums.leics.gov.uk/collections-on-line/imagestore/c7121980_746_0am.jpg)
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Have a bit of writing to do, and then I must clean the bedroom areas before getting back to tonight's viewing (THE LOVED ONE).
WBBL.
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I even managed to assemble a take-away box of assorted cookies to take home to my DH and DS.
Taking candy from the homeless - heartless :'(
der Brucer
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I am in a FOUL humor this afternoon.
I wouldn't wish it on anyone.
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A pony is a small horse.
That is all.
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I am watching Curious George. Apparently, today's lesson is "Never trust a monkey with your paper route."
I could have told you that.
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Well... Off to the Schoenfeld to go over the Key 3 book for A Chorus Line. And then it looks like I'll be doing the Sunday and Wednesday matinees for a stretch. :)
Laters...
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A pony is a small horse.
That is all.
No, a Pony is an English translation of a foreign language text used by lazy struggling students.
der Brucer
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Gosh, six pages to catch up on.
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And now I've got to stop into the tax office for a while.
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I found a site dedicated to all-things-Ginny:
BOOK PORN (http://idlethink.wordpress.com/2007/06/05/bookporn-7-historical-edition)
Here is a picture of her office:
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/179/414044007_4ab74cff21.jpg?v=0)
Here is where the kids try out their new roller-heeled shoes:
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/145/414043984_7ff2b7a594.jpg?v=0)
der Brucer
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Cilla's little shop around the corner:
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/194/504580080_c051f7499d.jpg?v=0)
der Brucer
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BK notwithstanding, the media seems to be down on Ms Hilton:
(http://www.foxnews.com/images/root_images/Paris_house2.jpg)
der Brucer
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And now I've got to stop into the tax office for a while.
Do they carry thumb tax?
der Brucer
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And then it looks like I'll be doing the Sunday and Wednesday matinees for a stretch.
Very, very cool, DR JoseSPiano.
Congratulations! :)
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Do they carry thumb tax?
You'd have to, wouldn't you, if you perform taxidermy?
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(http://www.nzmaths.co.nz/PS/L2/ImagesL2/taxi.gif)
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Pogue in Heaven:
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/167/432740253_f5609eb962.jpg?v=0)
der Brucer
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My husband has announced that he is preparing to create a "tasty but healthy vegetable dip" from pureed cottage cheese. ::)
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Hey, the "Flyer Idol" voting link is gone. Does that mean that this round is now complete?
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Pogue in Heaven:
And just which section is he perusing, DR der Brucer?
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And then it looks like I'll be doing the Sunday and Wednesday matinees for a stretch. :)
Elaine is back on Broadway?
der Brucer
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My husband has announced that he is preparing to create a "tasty but healthy vegetable dip" from pureed cottage cheese. ::)
Do you eat it or use it for a facial?
der Brucer
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And just which section is he perusing, DR der Brucer?
Well, it damned sure ain't Beefcake!
der Brucer
(Joke from before your time)
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And now I've got to stop into the tax office for a while.
DR FJL, Josh says he's been meaning to call Skip.
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I enjoyed reading Skip's bio. Very nice, Fred!
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Will Larry Moore return to the stage?
(http://imagec05.247realmedia.com/RealMedia/ads/Creatives/WinMedia/Studio_Theatre_Souvenir/souvenir-blade-1.jpg/1179995086)
der Brucer
Lars publicity shot:
(https://www.studiotheatre.org/images/plays/0607_season/souvenir150x150.jpg)
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A euphemism?
Should we alert the police?
I hope you noticed, Larry, that JoseCanYousee ignored BOTH of us in regard to that "job".
I mean...if "Gigi" couldn't go to the reservoir for tea with Gaston, how on earth are we to take JoseCanYouSee's going there for a "job"?
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(http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2007/news/070618/paris_hilton320.jpg)
News story says:
Somewhere in Prison Hilton — the 2,707-square-foot, four-bedroom, three-bath luxury hideout nestled on a tree-lined street in West Hollywood
Somebody needs a new ruler!
der Brucer
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Yes, usually, Amazon keeps their low price (at least on DVDs) for a few days after the day of release, but decidedly not on CURTAINS. Oh, well.
Matt, it's 9.99 at J & R http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4171410
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I hope you noticed, Larry, that JoseCanYousee ignored BOTH of us in regard to that "job".
I mean...if "Gigi" couldn't go to the reservoir for tea with Gaston, how on earth are we to take JoseCanYouSee's going there for a "job"?
Maybe it's an upper case problem - he is going to meet his new boyfriend, Job.
der Brucer
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Will Larry Moore return to the stage?
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der Brucer
Lars publicity shot:
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Sometimes you're really lucky I don't post my fantasies about you.
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Maybe it's an upper case problem - he is going to meet his new boyfriend, Job.
der Brucer
Oh, curse God and die!
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Sometimes you're really lucky I don't post my fantasies about you.
Good grief - no wonder you have restless nights!
der Brucer
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Rob Lowe's golf ball hits flying bird
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
FNC tagged this story as "Swing Lowe"
der Brucer
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Oh, curse God and die!
If I sin, what do I do to you, you watcher of humanity? Why have you made me your target? Why have I become a burden to you?
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TOD: Well, I'm a relative newbie here, too, and I've only belonged to a few internet groups, but I think it's safe to say that this is indeed the best group on the internet. I don't know why the internet seems to bring out the worst in some people---maybe they enjoy venting but retaining a measure of anominity.
This group is entirely different, and I think that is due in good part to the global moderator, who doesn't put up with incivility. As a result, he has a group of some of the nicest people on the planet.
I've benefitted personally because I've learned so much about musical theatre that I never dreamed of---even just the fact that all these wonderful trunk songs exist is a marvel. And I love how everyone is so supportive of everyone else through the good times and the bad. The outpourings of compassion during times of loss has been very inspiring and often healing to me.
I also can't express how wonderful it has been to have a group of people who have been so generous with their support of my films. It is very tough to make a documentary; SACCO AND VANZETTI took 5 years, and it's hard to keep your spirits up along the way, especially when you feel like no one may ever see it, or you will never finish it.
It was so gratifying then to finally unleash it in NY to such a wonderful reception from the HHW folks. I have friends in NY whom I've known for years (same in LA) who didn't even bother to go. But the Hainsies were there, not only to attend the film, but to take time out for a splendid brunch courtesy of FJL and Skip (and Singdaw was there in spirit!). And dinner with Adrianna and bk in LA was truly wonderful and I was honored that they attended the opening night.
Also, people here bought THE INTERNATIONALE...something I never would have dreamed. I know none of my friends outside this group or even family would have bought a copy. There are so many people in this group who particpate and create in the arts, at all different levels, and their efforts are always applauded and supported here, and it's so necessary in order to go on doing those things which are often under-appeciated or go unseen.
I loved reading the progress of The Brain, from the mind of our fearless leader to its realization on the stage, and was happy to be a part of the process.
I love being surrounded by so many animal lovers and nature lovers who document the wonderful things they see in their part of the world. I like the running gags; even hearing about Ben's oatmeal bowl makes me smile every morning.
One of my most fun days was when I was invited at the last minute to an Oscar party and needed to create an Oscar-themed dish. The suggestions were flying---hundreds of them---and I don't remember the last time I laughed so much. I started compiling a list and only got to page 29 of the posts...and there were so many more.
And the most memorable times to me, the most moving ones, were following the whole story of Sherlock, and especially Danise and her mother. As sad as it was, I found the outpouring of support very moving and it made me feel good about the human race. And our brilliant list member who organized a way for us to pay tribute to Danise's mom---that was unforgettable, and I think about it now when I look at the stars and wonder if I'm looking at hers.
And don't even get me started on how great it is to have people share things with you that they enjoy---I've gotten so many treat in the mail that have enriched my life immensely.
I LOVE YOU GUYS!! (And Aventurera!)
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Oh my god! Sorry, I guess I ran on...A BIT!!!!
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Jeopardy isn't on for some reason, so I'm watching The Brady Bunch. Marcia is working on a scheme.
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Whenever I see Cherry Coke, I think of DR Sandra
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Thank you to all DR's for always being here and lending an ear and sometimes a post. You are the best.
DR Jose - Key 3 for A Chorus Line I assume it's mostly harp??
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I don't think I can pinpoint one HHW moment. I never dreamed when I first posted here that I had found a group of people I would come to think of as my family. I have loved meeting everyone and look forward to meeting more of the HHW family whenever the opportunity arises.
I think the day that meant the most to me was my birthdays last year when everyone here seemed to forget about it and things at work were at their worst...totally unbearable that day, as I recall, but all I had to do was sign on here and there were good wishes galore. It totally brightened my day and made the rest of it not seem quite so depressing or important.
The Oscar night dessert frenzy was hilarious. I really enjoyed that. I do love it when we get going on that sort of silliness.
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DR Jose, congrats on the regular subbing gig. Cool beans
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DR Laura-I keep shaking my head as I read each mishap. I know only to well what a frustrating pain it all is.
On the brighter side, Sandra has her bucket.
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Thank you to all DR's for always being here and lending an ear and sometimes a post. You are the best.
DR Jose - Key 3 for A Chorus Line I assume it's mostly harp??
There was a real harp the first time around!
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I'm just poppin in for a brief moment.....
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and dear DR Jose.......Congrats on the the A.C.L. job..... you may not have as much time for a "quick reservoir Job" in the future. Oh you Manila Minx, you !
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Hi Elmo...... I'm wishing you better sleep !!!!!!!!
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And now, off to a few evening things.
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There was a real harp the first time around!
My feelings exactly. When I saw it, the one thing I missed most was the harp - not to mention the ACOUSTIC piano!
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Vote for Amanda Mitchell
Thank you. You can read all the entries here. I couldn't see the link posted by DR SINGDAW....so here it is again.
http://www.flyergroup.com/
Did I miss the chance to vote one more time?
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Whenever I see Cherry Coke, I think of DR Sandra
Me too...every time! ;D
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Did I miss the chance to vote one more time?
No, Jane (and anyone else)...click HERE (http://www.flyergroup.com/flyeridol) for the specific link. ;D
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Oh great, Paris doesn't eat and gets released. Can you imagine how many other people will quit eating? It won't help, of course, because they aren't Paris Hilton, but they will quit nonetheless
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Yo ho ho and a bottle of flat beer! I just caught 5 minutes of this ridiculous I'm-a-survivor-ripoff-and-a-pirate show-rolled-into-one, and it was so mind-numbingly stupid that MY NAME IS EARL looks like Shakespeare. I haven't seen this episode; clearly it's one I missed when I abandoned it for UGLY BETTY.
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Hi dear "all kinds of cookies in the Jar" DRs and H/Ks .........
Good morning, and I hope that many here slept as well as I did last night. Dear dearest Elmo... I really hope that your sleep starts to improve, as it can so affect and color how we feel and think all through the day.
So very, very true. Unlike DR Elmore who is under great stress, if I just found a nice new mattress & stopped eating junk food, I'm sure I would finally sleep. Maybe, I'm not sure what to do about the rapidly growing puppy sleeping on top of me. ;D
DR Elmroe-VIBES YOUR OFFICE PROBLEMS EASE UP SOON! I’m working on one stressful situation at a time in hopes the vibes will be more powerful.
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No, Jane (and anyone else)...click HERE (http://www.flyergroup.com/flyeridol) for the specific link. ;D
Thanks, George, I voted again and Amanda is still leading
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Hey, I have a question for Jose (or anyone if they know...but mainly for Jose...even though it's not ASK QUESTION DAY): on the days when you perform in ACL, is your name in the Playbill for that day or not? Or do you have your name in there all the time as like an "understudy" orchestra member? Just curious. :)
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Good morning, afternoon, evening!
We need some music with moving pictures! So what about Mis Peggy Lee and Disney?
http://youtube.com/watch?v=-6tD49b7Tgs
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Now, Peggy sings about me!
He's A Tramp! (LOL!)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=JrkBb2RHqtQ
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Oh great, Paris doesn't eat and gets released. Can you imagine how many other people will quit eating? It won't help, of course, because they aren't Paris Hilton, but they will quit nonetheless
Andrew Sullivan nailed it:
Paris Hilton's Medical Condition
Diagosis: clinically privileged.
der Brucer
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I also think of myself whenever I see Cherry Coke.
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I'm watching the Senate do a second vote on cloture on the Immigration bill. If this one fails it's dead for months. I really hope they keep it going. It's a mess, but at least it's something
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I also think of myself whenever I see Cherry Coke.
;D
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Yay! Cherry Coke dance!
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There's nothing quite as boring as watching the Senate vote
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There's nothing quite as boring as watching the Senate vote
Or a Cherry Coke
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Or a Cherry Coke
WHAT???
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Amanda's in the lead!
Okay, I go to flyergroup.com, but then where do I go?
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Well, it's a simply gorgeous day outside, and I think I'm going to head to the Park. And I think I may actually go for a job around the Reservoir too. :)
Laters...
Oh! Is that where they give them now?
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The plumber was here earlier; DH installed the new medicine cabinet earlier. He is now installing the new mirror. All we have left is the new light fixture and the piece of baseboard and it will be done.
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And I think I may actually go for a job around the Reservoir too. :)
Perhaps the pring is too small for DR Jose, too.
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Miss Funicello at Disneyland, some years ago!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Vp9leJYIDn0
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Now, Peggy sings about me!
He's A Tramp! (LOL!)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=JrkBb2RHqtQ
That was fun :) I couldn't open the other one, if it's there I don't see it. My eyes are very blurry tonight & I'm having trouble reading.
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Good Evening!
Back from the Schoenfeld... And it looks like I may go on Saturday night (too) this weekend. I got the heads up from the conductors, and now I just need to wait for the call. :)
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Annette: Lonely Guitar!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=y9h-XLTVyUg
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That was fun :) I couldn't open the other one, if it's there I don't see it. My eyes are very blurry tonight & I'm having trouble reading.
I know; you have to cut and paste the whole link into "your" URL and it works!
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Oh my god! Sorry, I guess I ran on...A BIT!!!!
I'm not complaining. :D
I'm so very glad you joined our group & I get to look at your lovely smile everyday.
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No, Jane (and anyone else)...click HERE (http://www.flyergroup.com/flyeridol) for the specific link. ;D
I don't know why this one worked and the others didn't. Thanks.
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DR Matthew - The Key 3 Book for the current revival of A Chorus Line is mainly the new string parts that Mr. Tunick incorporated for the revival. -The original had no strings - live or otherwise. There's a little bit of harpsichord, and I also get the funky organ and synth stuff in "Music and the Mirror". So, basically, it's the new string book with bits and pieces of the old conductor's keyboard part. In other words, it's very easy. :) Lots of whole notes. Lots of "Tacet". Lots of rests. Consequently, the book has been called the "Coma Book" since it could be very easy to fall asleep and/or to lose count. ;)
Key 2 covers the guitar, harp and some Rhodes. Key 1 is piano (of course), celeste and some Rhodes - it's almost like the original book. Strangely enough, the "Tap Dance" was re-done, and now the piano plays even more of it than before. -And that stride piano ain't easy.
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Back from West LA - did what I needed to do, and then endured horrendous traffic all the way home. I'm now watching one of what I hope will be at least two DVDs, and relaxing. Some day off this turned out to be.
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DR George - Orchestra subs names are never listed anywhere. The only ones who get listed in the program are the "primary" players for each position in the pit. And even then, if someone leaves the show, and a new "primary" comes in, it may take another Playbill re-printing or two to get the name in the program.
However, some shows that have small bands will post the musicians on the same board in the lobby with the actors. Avenue Q does this. However, again, only the primary people are listed, none of the subs. The only person in the pit to get listed out front is the conductor for that evening's performance.
However... Whether you're in the program or not, you still get paid the same. And minimum right now, ain't bad. :)
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DR Matthew (Part 2) - The Key 3 book for ACL does remind me a lot of the Key 4 book for Mamma Mia!. -Right down to having two songs where all I had/have to play is the last chord. :)
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DR MattH - Have you heard any further updates in regards to what's happening with Spirit Square and the McGlohon Theatre? The fall SETC conference will be back there this September. Well, it's supposed to if the place hasn't been torn by then. Just wondrin' what the "local news" is saying since there's been lots of speculation elsewhere.
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Annette Funicello & Frankie Avalon - All I Need Is The Girl
http://youtube.com/watch?v=5lWzsVB8jMc
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Good Evening!
Back from the Schoenfeld... And it looks like I may go on Saturday night (too) this weekend. I got the heads up from the conductors, and now I just need to wait for the call. :)
Standing me up, huh?
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My husband has announced that he is preparing to create a "tasty but healthy vegetable dip" from pureed cottage cheese. ::)
Lots of dill? Lots of garlic? Or both?
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Will Larry Moore return to the stage?
der Brucer
Lars publicity shot:
(https://www.studiotheatre.org/images/plays/0607_season/souvenir150x150.jpg)
Oh, I had forgotten that Studio Theatre was doing that show too this season. I wonder who's playing Mr. McMoon?
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Jose-Exciting news-vibes you go on Saturday night.
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Jose-Exciting news-vibes you go on Saturday night.
Terrible news. He's supposed to go to a party with me.
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My feelings exactly. When I saw it, the one thing I missed most was the harp - not to mention the ACOUSTIC piano!
I've been very fortunate that the two times I've done the show before, it was always with the full, original orchestration/pit. The first time was at a college, those players could play! However, when I did the show down in Houston at TUTS, those players could PLAY!!! Most of them had played for the tours when they had come through over the years. Those guys and gals were smokin'!
However, I do have say, that hearing the current orchestration in the pit room is still pretty exciting. It really is too bad that due to the size of the actual pit and the stage(!) at the Schoenfeld, that the orchestra could not be placed there, and heard acoustically - rather than through the sound board. *If the pit had been used, it would made the show virtually impossible to do since it would have cut another three to five feet of depth, and the full stage is still a little smaller than ideal.
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Terrible news. He's supposed to go to a party with me.
OH! OH! OH!
Well, it's not in stone yet, DR elmore. Patrick just happened to catch me as I was leaving, and he asked if I could keep Saturday night open, so... I'll know by tomorrow afternoon whether it's a go or a no.
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I hope you noticed, Larry, that JoseCanYousee ignored BOTH of us in regard to that "job".
I mean...if "Gigi" couldn't go to the reservoir for tea with Gaston, how on earth are we to take JoseCanYouSee's going there for a "job"?
I did not ignore either of you. I clearly stated in an earlier post that I meant to type "jog" not "job".
However, if it give you a vicarious thrill thinking that I went to Central Park for a "job", well... ;)
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Well... Off to the Schoenfeld to go over the Key 3 book for A Chorus Line. And then it looks like I'll be doing the Sunday and Wednesday matinees for a stretch. :)
Laters...
So, DR Jose, should DH Richard and I plan on seeing A Chorus Line on Sunday, July 1?
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PAGE 11 CENTRAL PARK JOG DANCE
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So, DR Jose, should DH Richard and I plan on seeing A Chorus Line on Sunday, July 1?
Hmmm... I'll look into that for you.
*If you've seen the show before, I'd suggest seeing something new. But I appreciate the thought.
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DR Elmore- ;D ;D
One of my favorite HHW moments was my first trip to NY, and how special & exciting you made it.
Both trips to NY were wonderful, the second one special in a different way & I met so many more DR's.
Gatherings in Portland, L.A. & Seattle were also great. It would be wonderful if we could all meet for one big party, someplace where Sherlock would also be included :D
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I think of Cherry Coke whenever I see DR Sandra.
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I don't know why this one worked and the others didn't. Thanks.
If you go to the main website link, http://www.flyergroup.com/, you need to scroll down to the blue bar that says "Flyer Idol." Clicking on those words (not the link "College is expensive. ...more>>") will take you to where you can read the essays and vote. :)
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DR George - Orchestra subs names are never listed anywhere. The only ones who get listed in the program are the "primary" players for each position in the pit. And even then, if someone leaves the show, and a new "primary" comes in, it may take another Playbill re-printing or two to get the name in the program.
However, some shows that have small bands will post the musicians on the same board in the lobby with the actors. Avenue Q does this. However, again, only the primary people are listed, none of the subs. The only person in the pit to get listed out front is the conductor for that evening's performance.
However... Whether you're in the program or not, you still get paid the same. And minimum right now, ain't bad. :)
Thanks for the info!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO DR JOSE ON A CHORUS LINE!!
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If you go to the main website link, http://www.flyergroup.com/, you need to scroll down to the blue bar that says "Flyer Idol." Clicking on those words (not the link "College is expensive. ...more>>") will take you to where you can read the essays and vote. :)
You try that with blurry vision! ;D
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In my sleep deprived state I’m having difficulty singling out my most special moments here.
I began posting while I was recovering from surgery, figuring once I felt better I would check the site out occasionally. Back then I had 3 cats including the “MY” Bogie and the dog of my heart, Echo, and many more non furry family members. The support through those losses has been very special. I also consider myself fortunate to share in the painful & joyous times of current and past DR’s, all too numerous to mention.
Representing all those moments was my excitement to post, the moment I got off the phone, and share the news Danise had family, knowing the pure joy I was feeling would be shared by all the good people here.
I too can’t look at cherry coke, or a chef’s hat, without smiling.
‘night
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My absolutely most favorite HHW moments have been meeting Jane (and DH Keith), JMK (and DW Betsy), TCB, Jed, Ann, MBarnum, Cillaliz, Tomovoz (and DP Colin), PennyO, FJL (and DP Skip) and our very own BK live and in person!! :-*
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Hmm...
Finally watching last night's episode of "Traveler" courtesy of the DVR... :-\ Another case of good actors spouting bad dialog.
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Thanks to all for the continued support for Amanda. Yes, I think voting has ended for this week...I think. But she is in first place.
Wade Wingler is a friend of mine. His wife Jodi is playing the Fairy Godmother in CINDERELLA and has been in many shows with me.....unless Wade and Amanda are the FINAL two, things will remain friendly.
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Loved hearing the Evening Star story.
Thanks to DR FRANCOIS for the Annette clips.
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Matt, it's 9.99 at J & R http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4171410
Already ordered from Deep Discount, but I appreciate your looking out for me! Thanks! :D
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Adding one more:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=pn0KPKhmOy4&mode=related&search= (http://youtube.com/watch?v=pn0KPKhmOy4&mode=related&search=)
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Netfilx delivered the first season of THE OFFICE to me to day and I have watched the first 6 episodes...what a fun show! I am so addicted to it and until BIG BROTHER starts in July, it is the only show I am currently watching on network TV...or even cable TV for that matter (now that 77 Sunset Strip and Surfside 6 are no more on my cable system....dang them all to heck!)
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Myles was cut from SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE last night. :(
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Thunderstorm predicted in a few hours here....anything in Iowa yet?
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I suspect that my DeepDiscountDVD order will arrive any day now and then I will have quite a Mexican and Japanese film fest!!
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That would be better than a Mexican-Japanese feast, I am thinking.
DR JOSE - congrats on the new Broadway gig.
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DR Jose, you changed your AIM buddy list music...when your AIM name pops up on my list it sounds like tinkle bells.
It gave me a start.
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DR MattH - Have you heard any further updates in regards to what's happening with Spirit Square and the McGlohon Theatre? The fall SETC conference will be back there this September. Well, it's supposed to if the place hasn't been torn by then. Just wondrin' what the "local news" is saying since there's been lots of speculation elsewhere.
No decisions made yet, but I'll keep you posted since you have a vested interest in knowing what's happening.
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Adding one more:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=pn0KPKhmOy4&mode=related&search= (http://youtube.com/watch?v=pn0KPKhmOy4&mode=related&search=)
Wow! Have you ever noticed how the girls showed lots of skin, in a very decent way, while the boys were wearing full jamies?
Being French, I never understood that "pajama party" thing! :-\
That would have been to "offensive" here at the time! I guess...
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Thunderstorm predicted in a few hours here....anything in Iowa yet?
We missed them in Sioux City but have had incredibly high winds. I have a limb down in the yard and a neighbor has 2 big trees down. They were in about the same shape mine were before I had them cut down. I'm glad they got here when they did. I saw what looks like part of Jeff's tree equipment by the downed trees. Maybe I can get a photo of his face tomorrow!
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Netfilx delivered the first season of THE OFFICE to me to day and I have watched the first 6 episodes...what a fun show! I am so addicted to it and until BIG BROTHER starts in July, it is the only show I am currently watching on network TV...or even cable TV for that matter (now that 77 Sunset Strip and Surfside 6 are no more on my cable system....dang them all to heck!)
Be sure to put the next season in your queue. Season 2 of THE OFFICE is a brilliant series of top-notch episodes. Honestly, there's not a weak one in the bunch, and be sure to watch the deleted footage for each episode because there's very funny stuff that had to be edited out due to time.
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In honor of DRJOSE's working relationship with Mr Marvin Hamlisch - here is Miss Donna Loren on Shindig, singing one of his FIRST recorded hits....(Lesley Gore had the chart single).
I think the set designer and choreographer had a bit too much of the literal pill that day. 8)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCHbD7RbuqY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCHbD7RbuqY)
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Since DR Singdaw wasn't here during the Oscar food frenzy, here was my winning entry at the party, as suggested by FJL:
Flan's Labyrinth!
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Wow! Have you ever noticed how the girls showed lots of skin, in a very decent way, while the boys were wearing full jamies?
Being French, I never understood that "pajama party" thing! :-\
That would have been to "offensive" here at the time! I guess...
The clothing credit for the boys' pajamas in that movie was Ah-Men, which specialized in revealing swim trunks and posing straps....the pajamas must have been the most conservative thing in the catalog. :o
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Tomorrow when I wake up I shall say " I can't see!" I can't see going to work, that is. I'm supposed to go to a free seminar in Des Moines, but the main speaker is a lawyer who argued a fairly important case at the US Supreme Court. Unfortunately his client was killed during a robbery while the case was pending, so it was dismissed and there will be no decision. So, I'm really not sure what the guy is going to talk about. Anyway, I'm going to use some sick leave to keep typing in addresses to send my announcements to. I've already typed in 279 and have lots to go. Whew!
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I began my evening watching THE LOVED ONE on DVD. Parts of it are screamingly funny and parts are bitterly satirical, and, of course with any comedy that goes so far out on a limb, there are a few things that miss their mark. But how nice to see it looking so good.
The transfer is wonderfully sharp for 95% of the time. The soft sections are just maddening because the rest of it looks so good. Morse's dialog is all looped, and so is Barbara Nichols' (by someone who is so NOT Barbara Nichols.)
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So is anyone having a Tony party? We could think of a dessert for the Tonys
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How about big dish of baked beans for Inherit the Wind?
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Then I watched the featurette on the making of the film. I had no idea Paul Williams was 23 years old playing that pre-teen kid. That was a BIG surprise.
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In honor of DRJOSE's working relationship with Mr Marvin Hamlisch - here is Miss Donna Loren on Shindig, singing one of his FIRST recorded hits....(Lesley Gore had the chart single).
I think the set designer and choreographer had a bit too much of the literal pill that day. 8)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCHbD7RbuqY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCHbD7RbuqY)
Donna Loren?!
I remember her mother, Sophia! ;)
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Guess that wouldn't be dessert, but it was the first thing that came to mind
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Mary Pop Tarts
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I finished my evening by rewatching THE YELLOW ROLLS ROYCE. This is a DVD-R I recorded off TCM some months ago. I never tire of this film, and enjoyed it just as much as ever on this return visit. Didn't get quite through the last section (with Ingrid Bergman and Omar Shariff). Still have about 20 minutes to go.
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Mary Pop Overs
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Thanks for the weather report, DR CILLA LIZ.
LOL...DR FRANCOIS....The Misses Loren would have been an interesting movie pairing....as mother and daughter.
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Can't find an Ah-Men catalog illustration for my page 12 dance.
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The Loin King
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Beauty and the Roast Beast...ok these are Tony nominations, but...hey..
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Spring Roll Awakening
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I saw what looks like part of Jeff's tree equipment
Is this a euphemism for...his butt?
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Oh.............Broadway Food!!!
The Music Flan
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Or movie food:
Goose Who's Coming to Dinner
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Is this a euphemism for...his butt?
No, lol, it's the wood chopper....think Fargo....
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Let's do Broadway...the Tony's are on Sunday night
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I'm supposed to go to a free seminar in Des Moines, but the main speaker is a lawyer who argued a fairly important case at the US Supreme Court. Unfortunately his client was killed during a robbery while the case was pending, so it was dismissed and there will be no decision.
Was the client killed while committing the robbery?
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A Majority of Won Ton
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The clothing credit for the boys' pajamas in that movie was Ah-Men, which specialized in revealing swim trunks and posing straps....the pajamas must have been the most conservative thing in the catalog. :o
Really? (I don't believe a word, you whimsical Jrand!I think AH-men still does exist, no?!) :D
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A Chorus Loin
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Ladies and gentlemen --
We have a bathroom!
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Jello Dolly
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Just a couple of minor details to finish up.
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Was the client killed while committing the robbery?
Not sure. It's the Claiborne case that was pending before the US Supreme Court. I just know there was a robbery and he was killed.
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Really? (I don't believe a word, you whimsical Jrand!I think AH-men still does exist, no?!) :D
I don't know. ::)
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Ladies and gentlemen --
We have a bathroom!
Don't squeeze the Charmin! ;D
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I don't think the musical "High Cholesterol" received any nominations.
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Gravy Gardens
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LOL......DRS CILLA LIZ & TOMovOZ
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I don't think the musical "High Cholesterol" received any nominations.
Best set design...(If you mean High Fidelity)
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How amazing!
I just checked at Amazon and CURTAINS is back to $12.99! Its price has really been on a yo-yo this week.
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Sour Drum Song
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Lima Bean soup "Legumaly Blonde"
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Best set design...(If you mean High Fidelity)
Yep. I'm too lazy to check!
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LOL, Tomovoz, I couldn't think of one for that
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Frosting Nixon
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The Toast of Utopia
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The Apple Pie
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LOL....have to go to bed......
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"Love Muesli"
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I don't think the musical "High Cholesterol" received any nominations.
Must be the new title for the GREASE revival!
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Lol...Grease would be.....Grease
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"Curd-Fins" a rather unusual fish soup.
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"Love Muesli"
A musical that is good for the transit?!
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Legally Blended
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"Curd-Fins" a rather unusual fish soup.
LOL!
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Be sure to put the next season in your queue. Season 2 of THE OFFICE is a brilliant series of top-notch episodes. Honestly, there's not a weak one in the bunch, and be sure to watch the deleted footage for each episode because there's very funny stuff that had to be edited out due to time.
It should be arriving next! This show is certainly a winner...I might delve into the British version also, later on.
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Mary Hush Puppies! That's so British, no?
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The Sound of Muesli
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The Office: The original is brilliant! (Of course I'm not likely to watch the USA copy. LOL). I learned my lesson with Q as F which was so dumbed down and silly.
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It should be arriving next! This show is certainly a winner...I might delve into the British version also, later on.
The second season is the season that won the Emmy Award for Best Comedy Series (last year) and also the Peabody Award this year for Excellence in Broadcasting.
The British original series (which is only 12 episodes total plus a holiday special) is certainly quite wonderful with a dryer tone and a much less lovable, less pitiable boss (played by the brilliant Ricky Gervais).
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Well... With apologies to the Forbidden Broadway folks...
The Roast of Utopia
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And now, I have a few matters to tend to before heading down to bed.
Good night!
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A Lorna Doone for the Misbegotton
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Tony Soups: "A Spoon for those who've forgotten"
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"Wings abakening"
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Spam....a lot
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And speaking of the Tony's... The opening sequence promises to be quite fun. :)
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The Beer of Magical Thinking
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And speaking of the Tony's... The opening sequence promises to be quite fun. :)
Any hints? I read somewhere that they are going to have clips of what it's like to sit in the onstage audience seats at some point in the show
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Broadway food is harder than movie food
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And speaking of the Tony's... The opening sequence promises to be quite fun. :)
Rob Lowe will be rapping Mary Poppins songs! Hummm.... you said "fun"! Sorry! ;)
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Anyone want to venture a guess on some upsets? Think there will be upsets?
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Broadway food is harder than movie food
If it's not fresh, yes! ;)
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Rob Lowe will be rapping Mary Poppins songs! Hummm.... you said "fun"! Sorry! ;)
Rob Lowe killed our state bird....I don't want to talk about him ;)
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So is anyone having a Tony party? We could think of a dessert for the Tonys
I have a rehearsal starting at noon, but hopefully it won't last too long. :-\ Otherwise, I plan to watch the whole thing!! ;D
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Is it live on the west coast?
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DearReaderLaura:
Please keep your pets on a leash!
On our front door:
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/15975367/258177834.jpg)
der Brucer
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Is it live on the west coast?
Not usually. ::)
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How about Grey Gardens' Garden Salad? :)
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I have a rehearsal starting at noon, but hopefully it won't last too long. :-\ Otherwise, I plan to watch the whole thing!! ;D
Commercial breaks included?!
(Those commercial breaks kill the whole thing for me! But then, I don't have a chance to see the show live, so why should I complain?! ;))
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And on that note (B-natural), I'm off to home. As our resident Broadway Pit Man so often says, Laters!
;D
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Grey Gratins
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Is it live on the west coast?
It's "refried"! Cool beans! ;)
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Commercial breaks included?!
(Those commercial breaks kill the whole thing for me! But then, I don't have a chance to see the show live, so why should I complain?! ;))
Well, I may not pay attention to the commercials, but I at least sit through them.
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Legally Blintz
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Byeee!
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Well, I may not pay attention to the commercials, but I at least sit through them.
Sure... since nobody knows when the show starts again!
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A Spoon for the Misbegratin
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LOL FJL, I knew we could count on you...
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Coram Boil
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Or Coram Broil
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Rob Lowe killed our state bird....I don't want to talk about him ;)
I guess that's the only thing he can do right without wanting it!
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From a past year: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Beef
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A drink perhaps: The Beer of Magical Drinking
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For those who eat too much at the Tony dinner: Xanax-du
OK, I guess we did that one yesterday. :)
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Got home today... actually blew home due to the strong winds of 50 mph and found a lovely envelope from OZ...
What great fun to listen to! Thanks Tom!
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Also for those who partake too much: the Color Burple
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Page 15 dance!
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Tony weekend is a'comin' and I think you all know that this will be the place to be.
I have finished DVD number one and shall now watch DVD number two.
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LOL, these are great..I need to get some sleep...night
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Angela Loinsbury and Marian Sell-cheese in JUICE
Or perhaps GOOSE?
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Cheese Wizerables
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Since iot worked for the Oscars - The Flan-tum of the Opera :) :)
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Have we done The Pyrex Queen?
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But then who hasn't?
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TOD
There have been so many fun moments and bk is right... we have been there to help each other through the good, the bad and the ugly and we laughed all the way. I always look forward to coming here.
Favorite posts / frenzies...
One would have to be movie-food night.. That was a hoot! Oscar night and the entertaining critiques of speeches and fashion exponents!
The pictures! including the beautiful bird photos from Tom and Laura!
MissKaren and I chatting with Singdaw (or is it Naomi?)
People who are there to see you through rough times....
Late night posting frenzies with MissKaren and occiasionally joined by our favorite French boy, Francois and George (if we dont scare him) DerBrucer catching our spelling errors.....
Vixmom's smiles that she would post of curious qoutes and fun stories and jokes
Ron's pronouncements...
THE NOTES!!!
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Hmmm...
I wonder.....
Does dear DR Tomovoz mean this:
(http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:XyI-h6zg-HY2MM:http://www.russellsastronomy.com/sky/14%2520day%2520moon%2520sm.jpg)
Or that OTHER kind of mooning? ::)
Or mooing, for that matter! :P
HOWL!!!!!!
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I don't think the musical "High Cholesterol" received any nominations.
Nor did High Colonic
der Brucer
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A lovely later-time good evening to all of the studlies and lovelies here...
And to DR dear Laura --- CONGRATULATIONS !! LET THE INSIDE PEEING BEGIN !!
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Lunch today proved to be entertaining...
I was telling DBF about Xanadu being a musical on stage and it lead to a discussion of other movies from the 1980s that could possibly be made into a musical...
His suggestions:
Breakfast Club
Valley Girl
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
I could see Breakfast Club if done right but the other two .... I dont think so.
We also had an extensive discussion on Grey Gardens
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THE UNBEARABLE LIGHTNESS OF PEEING - that's my new HHW-based film treatment
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And now... (no, not Dino at the piano) ..... I think a little bit of dessert for moi, and then hopefully another good night's sleep.
".........Oh Arthur,......"
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Rob Lowe killed our state bird....I don't want to talk about him ;)
That was a Lowe blow.
der Brucer
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Those are addictive!
der Brucer
These are even more sinful:
(http://www.artofthecookie.com/images/products/brussels.jpg)
Dont tell my waistline that those are still being made!
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Dont tell my waistline that those are still being made!
Mint Brussels - at a supermarket near you!
der Brucer
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The Fat Lady has NOT sung:
JUDGE ORDERS PARIS HILTON BACK TO COURT (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,279212,00.html)
Paris Hilton's release from jail may not last.
Hours after she was sent home under house arrest Thursday for an undisclosed medical condition, the judge who put her in jail for violating her reckless-driving probation ordered her into court to decide if she should go back behind bars.
Hilton must report to court at 9 a.m. Friday, Superior Court spokesman Allan Parachini told The Associated Press.
der Brucer
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It is a beautiful night for a moondance!
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It is a beautiful night for a moondance!
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I'm terrible, I know it, and I'm sorry! I just get so BUSY and then I realize that its been days since I've even checked my email, let alone visit all of the websites that I love!
Well...quick summary. I finished my first year at James Madison University with a good GPA, straight A's on my jury, and a bang, I suppose (metaphorically speaking, of course.) I got home, worked for a week at Borders, and then got on a plane for PARIS!
My best friend Ashley and I spent 3 days in Paris at the Young and Happy Hostel in the Latin Quarter, which was fantastically located and fun! Many Paris sights were seen, many friends were made.
Next came Lyon, which was sort of a dissapointment- we were expecting it to be really fun, and instead we were bored during the day, and felt really unsafe at night. Our hostel wasn't very nice, and we ended up doing a daytrip to Grenoble, which was BEAUTIFUL and very relaxing.
After Lyon was Nice, which was also a tiny letdown, but only because almost every street in the city is under construction, or so it seemed, so there was noise 24/7, and the beaches were made of rocks! It was fine though, because we just went to Cannes for 2 days during the film festival. You must have passes to see films, though, so we just bummed around on the beach, and became delightfully tan. Also, we saw Mr. George Clooney, which was a highlight of my LIFE, let alone the trip.
We took a (horrifying) night train from Nice to Siena, Italy, in which there was no AC for 10 hours, we were in a compartment with 7 other people, and the men in the next compartment over were shooting up heroin. FUN!
Siena is the most BEAUTIFUL and RELAXING city I have ever visited. The people there were so kind and patient and willing to help in every way possible, and we just had the most wonderful time. We were very sad that we couldn't stay longer. While we were there, we visited San Gimignano, which is a medieval town filled with tiny roads and towers, entirely surrounded by walls. While we were there, we had the best gelato in Italy! (Literally. They won the contest for the best gelato in Italy!)
After Siena came Florence. I really did like Florence, except that I felt like I was in the United States the entire time! There were SO MANY AMERICANS! We did some museums, went to mass in the Duomo, and basically went and took pictures of all the famous sights. Unfortunately, Florence doesn't have too many student-discounted-museums, and our bank accounts were stretched enough as it was. We stayed in a hotel in Milan for a night, and then flew out of Milans airport at 9am! (10 hour flight due to harsh winds SUCKED, let me tell you.)
Annnnnd now I'm home and working for the rest of the summer. My other best friend who I work with is getting married on Tuesday (and the date happens to coincide with the mark of her 6th month in pregnancy, which is SO exciting!), and I'm the maid of honor, so I'm excited about that.
HOPE EVERYONE HAS BEEN WONDERFUL!
Favorite HHW moments- dancing with td, random music chats with jose, the old chat room extravaganzas on monday nights, the days of bevan, jed, ann, maya, and mark bakalor, ron pulliam telling me to "walk in the sunshine" (a postit note that i wrote down 4 years ago and still have!), julianas journal, and all of the crazy, crazy moments inbetween.
:D
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Well.. CD Prices are basically going up because the companies want to make more money, and each time CD prices have gone up, people still buy them. Yes, there's some grumbling initially, but people still buy them.
Yes, Amazon and the "big box stores" have been cutting into profit margins - their own and the record companies - but there's the ever-increasing digital download market. And now that some formerly "questionable" sites like Napster have gone legal, well...
I'm still surprised that most classical CDs are priced below the current pop/rock/country/etc. pricing. Alas, I also suspect that the amount of production, promotion, etc. for a five-piece band is actually more than it would be for a 60-piece orchestra. But since the classical CD and classical recording business is on it's own slippery slope right now, well... :-\
Many of the Irish Music CD's that I like have been between 18.99 to 21.99 for years
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Laura and Sandra do that, too. ;)
I always enjoy the repartee between them...
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Oh, my coworker also brought a box of these wrapped chocolate truffle thingies from Trader Joe's, in 3 flavors - amaretto, tiramisu, and cafe au lait. Mmmmmm!
Those sound wonderful....
I love tiramisu..
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Echoing the others, FJL, you did a very nice job in Skip's IMDB bio.
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Whenever I see Cherry Coke, I think of DR Sandra
So do I!!
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Andrew Sullivan nailed it:
Paris Hilton's Medical Condition
Diagosis: clinically privileged.
der Brucer
More like a spoiled brat!
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Page 16 dance!
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Good luck vibes for Jose on his gig!
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Pronouncements?
Pronouncements?
From MOI?
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Thanks for sharing the clips of Annette Funicello Francois... I have not seen clips of that time.
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DR SwishySarah (she who got her name the night she posted she was wearing her "swishy" shorts):
"Dance in the rain!"
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Ladies and gentlemen --
We have a bathroom!
HOORAY!!!
No more bucket for Sandra. You have had a trying journey to get it done. It must be a great feeling to be done with it.
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Rob Lowe killed our state bird....I don't want to talk about him ;)
Your state bird was flying without a flight plan and without a flat path.
That bird was guilty of reckless endangerment by flying over a golf course.
And he ruined the shot!
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LOL!!! You are bad derBrucer!
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Thanks for sharing the clips of Annette Funicello Francois... I have not seen clips of that time.
Thank you!
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Yes, you Ron!
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LOL!!! You are bad derBrucer!
That might be NEW to you, Not to us!! 8)
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Who remembers Gilda Radner's "Debby Doody"?
Widow of "Howdy Doody"?
Very sad.
And now I'm fahrklempt.
Talk amongst yourselves.
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SwishySarah, nice to hear from you again and it was nice to share the details of your journey.
Congrats on your marks in college and good luck next year!
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Bedtime.
At last.
And then it's Friday!
And then the workday will end.
And I shall come home!
And I shall rest!
And I shall be glad!
Until it's time to start it all over again.
DOODY!
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We are missing the obvious. THE LIGHT IN THE PIZZA.
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Also, I have no more ice cream.
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I have some Sandra....
Pirates of Neopolitan!
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complete with vaniilla Lion king
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For some Grey Garden variety showers are nice but not downpours
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Did not know there were so many different varieties of Spam... That is what happens when the SPAMALOT!
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So is anyone having a Tony party? We could think of a dessert for the Tonys
The DP and I are having our annual Tony Party and this year's theme is "New York Street Food". We'll see how the guests do!
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That sounds interesting Matthew...
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I shall now write the notes and actually try to get them posted on time.