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Title: THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: bk on August 29, 2007, 09:31:51 PM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were bare but not minimum, and now it is time for you to post until the bare cows come home - they do love to be in the buff, you know.
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: bk on August 29, 2007, 09:33:12 PM
And the word of the day is: PUKKA!
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Post by: Cason on August 29, 2007, 09:38:16 PM
Do I get the honor of being the first post-BK post?
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Post by: Cason on August 29, 2007, 09:38:36 PM
Ha ha!  I do!
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Post by: Jason on August 29, 2007, 09:40:37 PM
WOD: After I had that fifth slice of pizza, I wanted to PUKKA.
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 29, 2007, 09:41:38 PM
TOTD

The Nile Valley.

Egyptology has been fascinating to me since childhood. I've not been there primarily because of cost factors and more recently, safety issues.

I would of course like to have a leisurely tour - done in style and comfort. I am way too old to enjoy it otherwise.

(The closest I've been is avoiding pyramid selling schemes - Now of course referred to as "Network Selling" as they are oh so different! NOT)
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Post by: Jason on August 29, 2007, 09:43:37 PM
I can't believe it, but I am only 20 pages from finishing "Gulliver's Travels." After that, I've got "Jane Eyre" lined up...a friend brought it to work for me this evening, so I have to read it next so I can return it to her post-haste. After that...??? I might give "Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell" a second try. After reading the three Highsmith books in one volume, "Strange/Norrell" seems a bit less daunting now...
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Post by: bk on August 29, 2007, 09:43:47 PM
I think I need to make about fifty posts in a row.
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Post by: bk on August 29, 2007, 09:44:03 PM
Will we never get to page two?
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Post by: bk on August 29, 2007, 09:44:37 PM
I will singlehandedly take us to page two.
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Post by: bk on August 29, 2007, 09:45:06 PM
I'm quite tired.
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Post by: bk on August 29, 2007, 09:45:27 PM
But that shan't stop me from having a frenzy.
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Post by: bk on August 29, 2007, 09:45:37 PM
I am my own frenzy.
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 29, 2007, 09:45:46 PM
Jo-Ann Campbell sang "Puka Puka Pants" in 1961.

Another fact that should be more widely known.
(DR JRand of course would be one of the few to already know that fact)
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Post by: bk on August 29, 2007, 09:46:47 PM
I'm going to try and get to Academy CDs to see what Bossa Nova used CDs they have - probably on Saturday.
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Post by: FJL on August 29, 2007, 09:47:03 PM
Back from Goodspeed Opera House, where Bill Parry is performing as Papa in High Button Shoes.  I'd never seen Bill do old-fashioned musical comedy before, and this was a real treat!
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Post by: bk on August 29, 2007, 09:47:47 PM
There's a big piece of Southern fried cheese on TCM right now - The Great Lie, with George Brent and Bette Davis.
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Post by: bk on August 29, 2007, 09:48:27 PM
I must abed - I haven't gotten much beauty rest and therefore I look like three day old melon.
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Post by: bk on August 29, 2007, 09:49:21 PM
You don't consider The Last Starfighter an old-fashioned musical comedy?  Wasn't your first title High Button Starfighter.
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 29, 2007, 09:54:11 PM
I think it's great that Leona Helmsley left 12 million to her dog, Trouble.  I have actually thought of providing for my pets at the time of my demise (which will hopefully be in the very far off future) I would hate to think of someone sending my beloved pets to the shelter.  
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Post by: FJL on August 29, 2007, 09:54:45 PM
singdaw - why does your list of NYMF show times abbreviate info for Starfighter and Brain while spelling out the info for Such Good Friends in much longer detail?
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Post by: FJL on August 29, 2007, 09:55:03 PM
:)
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 29, 2007, 09:57:33 PM
DR FJL,
I think I've told you this before, but my neighborhood seems to be full of Corgis. I can think of at least 6 of them. I think of you and the boys every time I see one of them walking their owners past my house.
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 29, 2007, 10:02:27 PM
MBarnum....I am worried about Freddy...has he ever been gone this long before?
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on August 29, 2007, 10:03:44 PM
And the word of the day is: PUKKA!

And the song of the day is: YOU'RE THE TOP
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Post by: DERBRUCER on August 29, 2007, 10:21:24 PM
TOD

I'll join TomovOz in the Nile valley.

Second choice would be an African Safari.

Third choice - St.Petersberg, (not Florida!)

der Brucer
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Tomovoz on August 29, 2007, 10:35:14 PM
DP Colin and I had considered going to St Petersberg in 2008. (Cost has ruled that out!) We shall stick to watching "Russian Ark" instead.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 29, 2007, 10:49:20 PM
Good Morning!

Well, I decided to be good guest/roommate for a while and join the party for a bit.  A good bunch of people, and there happened to one guy who actually teaches roller-blading, so we're going to trade roller-blading lessons for vocal coachings!  :)  -Yes, I will ALWAYS wear my wrist-guards!

Of course, right now, I'm sort of being a bad roommate by not helping with some of the post-party clean-up, but since I assisted with the pre-party clean-up as well as purchased a couple of styrofoam coolers for the party, well...  -And I'll probably go ahead and clean the floor tomorrow.  (Since I'm the only one in the apartment who seems to really know how to properly clean a floor - I don't like a Swiffer-Wet'd floor!)  ;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 29, 2007, 10:51:28 PM
As for the Topic of the Day...

I would like to go to either the Taj Mahal and/or the Great Wall of China.

A friend of mine just came back from India, and he said his visit to the Taj Mahal was just so much more than he every could have possibly imagined.  And the whole experience of being in India, and being a part of the mass of pilgrims was truly life-changing for him.  I suspect I would relish that whole adventure too.

And I've always been fascinated by the Great Wall of China.  And since I like to walk.... ;)
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Post by: DERBRUCER on August 29, 2007, 10:55:52 PM
And I've always been fascinated by the Great Wall of China.  And since I like to walk.... ;)

Couldn't you roller-blade?

der Brucer
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 29, 2007, 11:08:25 PM
Couldn't you roller-blade?

der Brucer

Hmm...  -Although, I suspect they don't allow rollerblades on the Great Wall, but I could be wrong about that.
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Post by: singdaw on August 29, 2007, 11:09:22 PM
TOD:  I suppose the usual suspects - Florence or Venice.  I'd just walk around and soak it in.  :)
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Post by: singdaw on August 29, 2007, 11:11:16 PM
Great photos, DR Cason - thanks for sharing.

DR JoseSPiano, thanks for the YouTube links.

**FEEL BETTER** DR Jason, and ***HOT WATER VIBES***!!!

***CONTINUED RETURN VIBES*** for DC FREDDY
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Tomovoz on August 29, 2007, 11:11:54 PM
Wonderful towns for just that too DR DrawBack.
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 29, 2007, 11:12:59 PM
I wonder if it was Vibes that upset the hot water system!
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Post by: singdaw on August 29, 2007, 11:13:41 PM
WOD:

Coca-Cola considered, but rejected, an ad campaign:

Coke, the pukka thing!
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 29, 2007, 11:18:15 PM
I'd like to teach the world to Puke.
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Post by: singdaw on August 29, 2007, 11:19:41 PM
I'd like to teach the world to Puke.

As in...vomit on the ground?  ;)
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Post by: DakotaCelt on August 29, 2007, 11:20:30 PM
Just wanted to share this...

This article was printed this past Sunday in Grand Forks about my 3xgreat aunt, Mary Schumacher, turned 109 yesterday. Her sight if failing but her mind is still quite good.

http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/index.cfm?id=48188&section=Community (http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/index.cfm?id=48188&section=Community)
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 29, 2007, 11:21:49 PM
Exactly.

Technicolour Yawn as Dame Edna's close friend Barry McKenzie would have said.
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Post by: singdaw on August 29, 2007, 11:22:14 PM
109?  WOW!

She may pass DR TCB if he's not careful!   :o
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 29, 2007, 11:25:22 PM
He would have been at the Christening had he been asked.

And not as the Lilac Fairy.

(Not Ferry).
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Post by: singdaw on August 29, 2007, 11:29:11 PM
What R&H Tribute was Dame Dench a part of...is that released on commercial video?
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Post by: singdaw on August 29, 2007, 11:31:41 PM
And not as the Lilac Fairy.
(http://www.ballet.co.uk/images/rb/jr_beauty_nunez_solo_500.jpg)
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Post by: singdaw on August 29, 2007, 11:32:20 PM
Taking an allergy pill and going back in to try to get some more sleep.

Smooches, kids!
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 29, 2007, 11:35:54 PM
Indeed it is available DR SingSong.

Richard Rodgers Tribute Concert - Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

(Could not locate my copy - so not sure of the title.  It was expensive but I purchased mine through Amazon's Other Sellers a few months back).

You know what do as an alternative!
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 29, 2007, 11:40:08 PM
Richard Rodgers
Some Enchanted Evening.
DVD  image entertainment,
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 29, 2007, 11:41:11 PM
Ruthie Henshell
Kim Criswell
Lesley Garrett
Maureen Lipman
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on August 30, 2007, 01:10:31 AM
Very nice article, DakotaCelt. My husband has an aunt who is 102, I believe.
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Post by: Michael on August 30, 2007, 02:12:14 AM
topic du jour

Australia
Nouveau Zealand
Chine
Et
Chicoutami dans la province du Quebec
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Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 03:36:30 AM
Richard Rodgers
Some Enchanted Evening.
DVD  image entertainment,

Oops!  I think I already have this.  Guess I never watched it.   :P

Thanks for your research, DR Tomovoz.
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Post by: S. Woody White on August 30, 2007, 04:33:44 AM
And the word of the day is: PUKKA!
Shlomo the Hepcat liked to wear his yarmulke skewed at a jaunty angle - he thought it looked PUKKA that way.
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Post by: S. Woody White on August 30, 2007, 04:39:07 AM
TOD

I'll join TomovOz in the Nile valley.

Second choice would be an African Safari.

Third choice - St.Petersberg, (not Florida!)

der Brucer
I'll go along with St. Petersberg.  Having met some of them who work here during the summer, I can say that quite a few of those Russian boys are cute!
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Post by: S. Woody White on August 30, 2007, 04:41:56 AM
TOD:  I suppose the usual suspects - Florence or Venice.  I'd just walk around and soak it in.  :)
Or, with Venice, swim around and soak in it!  

On second thought...  :P
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Post by: S. Woody White on August 30, 2007, 04:50:48 AM
I am looking forward to tomorrow - a day off at last!  But I've work to get to today, and der Grampa is taking care of the grandlads after they get out of school today, so I can count on his getting home late.

Time to get going.
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Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 05:08:16 AM
Good morning, Tom!  ***FEEL BETTER SOON!!!!***
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Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 05:08:55 AM
VOTE AMANDA!!! (http://www.flyergroup.com/)
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Post by: TCB on August 30, 2007, 05:18:44 AM
Good morning, DR slingblade!
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Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 05:33:33 AM
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Post by: bk on August 30, 2007, 05:35:30 AM
I'm up, I've shaved, I'll be showering shortly.  In the meantime, I'm sitting here like so much fish.  I've slept about five to six hours every night since I've arrived, safe for once when I managed to sleep eight hours.
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Post by: bk on August 30, 2007, 05:36:01 AM
Now I must answer some e-mails.
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Post by: TCB on August 30, 2007, 05:36:13 AM
Topic of The Day

I suppose Brent Barrett's bedroom doesn't count, since this is a family site.

I would love to go to Oz.  I hear the natives are very friendly; and that some even speak English!

I would also love to visit the Nile Valley.
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Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 06:12:01 AM
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Post by: Ginny on August 30, 2007, 06:16:42 AM
Thursday morning greetings!  There are hints of cooler weather in the air here in SW Ohio - a very welcome prospect.

TOD - Paris.  Sometimes I feel like I'm the only person my age who's never been to Europe.  One of the most romantic things DH Richard ever said to me was, "Someday, I want to take you to Paris."
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Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 06:16:48 AM
Last night, in between memorizing verses of The Waters of March, !, we watched the season one finale of The Closer.

Sensational!  :)
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 30, 2007, 06:26:49 AM

TOD - Paris.  Sometimes I feel like I'm the only person my age who's never been to Europe.  One of the most romantic things DH Richard ever said to me was, "Someday, I want to take you to Paris."


Well, DR Ginny, perhaps if you didn't keep insisting on Manhattan he might!  :-*

Good morning, all!  I have some Brain surgery today and God knows what else.  

Last night was a lovely evening with DR Jose and the Gilfrys.  DR Jose already posted our delightful menu, and to answer the Big Question, DRS Jane and Polly: there are applications and payments in the works. In New York real estate nothng's solid till the lease comes through.
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Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 06:29:16 AM
and to answer the Big Question, DRS Jane and Polly: there are applications and payments in the works. In New York real estate nothing's solid till the lease comes through.

You didn't offer them your cubicle at Toyland?  
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 30, 2007, 06:29:57 AM
However, DR Ginny, I'm with you: Paris is the place.  I'm currently rereading Balzac's COUSIN BETTE, and I'd like to go hang out there for a while.

I have to get back to my MySpace page now: I've got so many people on the Brain contact sheet to bother!
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 30, 2007, 06:31:03 AM
You didn't offer them your cubicle at Toyland?  

I've got a long story about a Fat Conductor of Limited Talent and Limitless Ego who thought he would be living in the first Toyland at East 72nd Street!
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Post by: Ginny on August 30, 2007, 06:37:21 AM
Well, DR Ginny, perhaps if you didn't keep insisting on Manhattan he might!  :-*
...

 ;D

Right now, Manhattan is do-able, while Paris is a little more out of reach.  Maybe for our 30th anniversary - January 2011, not all that long from now.
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Post by: bk on August 30, 2007, 06:41:00 AM
I shall now be on my way to rehearsal.
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Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 07:16:25 AM
The bear minimum
(http://www.callofthewildrv.com/grizzlybearface.jpg)
The bare minimum
(http://images.jupiterimages.com/common/detail/47/53/22575347.jpg)

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Post by: Noel on August 30, 2007, 07:17:33 AM
Every time you mention Toyland I picture Toys In Babeland, which is something else entirely.


 :o http://www.babeland.com/ (http://www.babeland.com/)  :o
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Post by: Jennifer on August 30, 2007, 07:22:15 AM
DR Kerry, I just read about your mother.  All the best to you and your family. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 07:24:03 AM
:o http://www.babeland.com/ (http://www.babeland.com/)  :o

Something tells me not to open this at work...    :-\
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on August 30, 2007, 07:24:41 AM
But you know you want to.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 30, 2007, 07:28:15 AM
Every time you mention Toyland I picture Toys In Babeland, which is something else entirely.


 :o http://www.babeland.com/ (http://www.babeland.com/)  :o

They might be connected in the screwed-up mind of the Fat Conductor but I'd never want to go there!
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Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 07:31:38 AM
the Fat Conductor

Don't forget the Limited Talent and Limitless Ego...

I love that part!    :)
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Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2007, 07:32:19 AM
Will we never get to page two?

Certainly.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2007, 07:33:22 AM
Back from Goodspeed Opera House, where Bill Parry is performing as Papa in High Button Shoes.  I'd never seen Bill do old-fashioned musical comedy before, and this was a real treat!

I just love him. I'm sure he was wonderful.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2007, 07:36:40 AM
Good morning!

94 yesterday, and we're supposed to get to 94 today as well. It's very, very dry outside, and the air is rather unbearable.
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Post by: Jennifer on August 30, 2007, 07:38:40 AM
DR Cillaliz, the easiest thing i can think of to make for your potluck is hummus and pita!   There are many recipes for hummus around (i make it quite often). Get a can of chickpeas.  Add in chopped garlic, olive oil and lemon juice.  I have this special hand mixer and it's made in seconds!  Go to the grocery story get some pita bread and cut it.  It's really good!
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Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2007, 07:39:29 AM
BURN NOTICE doesn't come on tonight (U.S. Open Tennis instead), so I can watch MAD MEN "live" and not worry about recording anything.

Looks like otherwise, it's going to be an all-DVD day around here.
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Post by: Jennifer on August 30, 2007, 07:39:53 AM
BK, you say you're trying to keep rehearsal reportage in the notes to a minimum. I think people here would like to have more rehearsal info in the notes. I know i would.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2007, 07:41:27 AM
I enjoyed the two songs from PIPPIN that I watched last night, so I may go back and run the whole thing today. The theater where I did LA CAGE is doing PIPPIN next February, but there's not much in it for me. I don't see myself as Charlemagne, so that leaves the ensemble, and I don't think I want to drive that distance to do ensemble.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2007, 07:42:38 AM
I'm going out to lunch with friends today, but afterwards, I have some shopping to do that will keep me away from home (and viewing) for most of the afternoon. I may not get to anything until tonight.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2007, 07:46:40 AM
TOD: "London is London" would be my choice. Ideally, I'd like to go with a theater group so we could sample both famous and not so famous shows playing at the time. I'd do the usual touristy places, too, of course.
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Post by: MBarnum on August 30, 2007, 07:54:06 AM
MBarnum....I am worried about Freddy...has he ever been gone this long before?

He has been gone for 3 days once or twice. I don't recall him being gone this long. I am starting to get worried  :-\  , but I still think he is just locked in someones garage. He has a chip in him so if he ended up at the Humane Society or picked up by whatever agency picks up squished cats off of the street...I am sure they would have notified me.

Of course if he has been cat napped, then that is something else entirely.

I am appreciating all the vibes posted as well as those sent via brainwaves!. Thanks!!
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Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 08:04:30 AM
Hurry home, DC [Darn Cat] Freddy!
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Post by: MBarnum on August 30, 2007, 08:05:44 AM
TOD:

Gosh, there are so many places I have yet to see that I would love to visit...like DR JoseP, I would enjoy seeing India, particularly Mumbai. Egypt is another place that would be fun, as well as Hong Kong. There are still many places in Japan that I have yet to see, and given the opportunity, I would go in a snap!
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Post by: MBarnum on August 30, 2007, 08:06:47 AM
As you can see from the photo above, DC Freddy has plenty of fat to live off of if'n he is stuck in someones garage or basement!
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Post by: MBarnum on August 30, 2007, 08:09:42 AM
Page 4 Eric Fleming and Allison Hayes Rawhide dance!

(http://i10.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/b2/90/da21_1.JPG)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 30, 2007, 08:10:08 AM
Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up...  And I just noticed that the sink in the downstairs bathroom has a small leak, hmm...
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 30, 2007, 08:10:23 AM
What R&H Tribute was Dame Dench a part of...is that released on commercial video?

In that "16 Going on 17" number, she looked very much like Baby Jane Hudson!
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 30, 2007, 08:11:34 AM
DR MBarnum - Is there a chance DC Freddy went to a basement/garage that he's "visited" before? Have you checked out his former haunts?
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 30, 2007, 08:12:53 AM
I've got a long story about a Fat Conductor of Limited Talent and Limitless Ego who thought he would be living in the first Toyland at East 72nd Street!


You may practice that story on me, DR LarryElmore3003.  
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Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2007, 08:17:55 AM
Guess I'll head down now and start getting cleaned up for my lunch and shopping outings today.

WBBL.
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 30, 2007, 08:23:36 AM
Thoughts and prayers to DR KERRY.
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 30, 2007, 08:24:01 AM
Nice photo from The Smokehouse Incident which also featured Miss Vera Miles and Mr Leif Erickson.
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 30, 2007, 08:24:38 AM
Rome.  The Eternal City.  Rome.

Of course Troy Donahue won't be there, but still.....Rome....and a glass of Strega.
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 30, 2007, 08:25:15 AM
Does any DR have the cast album of SINGIN' IN THE RAIN he/she could share?  I want to listen to it before I think about directing it.....
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 30, 2007, 08:25:52 AM
Inspired by the TOD:

Has anyone here ever felt "drawn" to a culture to the extent that you felt connected to it?  I have, and I've often wondered whether other people's fascination with certain cultures might be an indication of a past- life experience within that culture.

Yes, I know the party line on that particular issue, especially within the Judeo-Christian teachings.  BUT, that doesn't stop me from wondering why I might be so attached to these feelings.

My fascination has been Athens, Greece.  In fact, all of Greece, but most particularly Athens.  Athens would not fit into the TOD because I have been there many times.  The first time, however, was in 1974.  I was excited beyond measure to finally be going there and had no idea what to expect.

A small group of us were "touring" a play ("Come Blow Your Horn") around Southern European Task Force military sites in Italy, Greece and Turkey (I feel sure I've detailed this in a previous post).

We were slated to be in Athens for three days and the first day was free time.  

My group was under the guidance of a person who had been to Athens often and we went into an area known for good shopping bargains as well as good food.  In the grand scheme of things, I had no idea where in Athens I was or where the one thing I wanted to see beyond anything would be.

But I happily shopped and dined, and when folks were ready to explore a bit and see some cultural sites, I stood and said, "We've got to see the Acropolis."  At this point, our guide had gone his own way and left us to fend for ourselves.  Someone suggested we ask a shopowner for directions, but I was suddenly (?) headstrong and insistent that "it's that way!"  I pointed, and I started walking.  My group followed.  I went down the street and just before the corner, I told the group we should turn left.  As we turned the corner, there looming ahead of us, was one of the glories of history.  

How did I know?  Why did I have a voice telling me where to go?  It was a pull.  I've had that "pull" a couple of other times in my life that led me to exactly what I was looking for despite my not knowing it existed or where to find it.

Or, maybe it was a "push"?  Who knows.  

Has anyone here ever had experiences like that?
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 30, 2007, 08:29:26 AM
DR RLP.....I think your first paragraph answers the question.
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 30, 2007, 08:32:29 AM
This book is especially interesting....we sell it at the store, and I can recommend it.

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/41SGCA2FGZL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-dp-500-arrow,TopRight,45,-64_OU01_AA240_SH20_.jpg (http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/41SGCA2FGZL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-dp-500-arrow,TopRight,45,-64_OU01_AA240_SH20_.jpg)

(http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/41SGCA2FGZL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-dp-500-arrow,TopRight,45,-64_OU01_AA240_SH20_.jpg)
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 30, 2007, 08:32:35 AM
Nice photo from The Smokehouse Incident which also featured Miss Vera Miles and Mr Leif Erickson.

And what does one do when the smokehouse catches fire?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 30, 2007, 08:33:48 AM
Rome.  The Eternal City.  Rome.

Of course Troy Donahue won't be there, but still.....Rome....and a glass of Strega.


I could guide you on a tour of Rome, Jack!  I wore out several pairs of shoes there (during my 9 1/2 years in Italy during the mid-70s, late 80s-early 90s).

You can sit and sip your Strega, but pardon me while I pig-out on a pizza with a robust rosso.
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Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 08:33:59 AM
Has anyone here ever had experiences like that?

Can't say that I have.  I'm envious!
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Post by: MBarnum on August 30, 2007, 08:35:40 AM
BK, I dined at the Westway Diner a few times while I was staying at Rodzinski's apartment...and just over one block you will see a Turkish restaurant that we ate at...it was swell! And I do believe you and Cason and BJ would enjoy the cute little Turkish waitresses. I know Rodzinski did!
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Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 08:36:13 AM
And what does one do when the smokehouse catches fire?

Why, you call in the fireman, of course!

(http://bestblog.mlblogs.com/photos/article_pics/fireman.gif)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 30, 2007, 08:38:48 AM
Hmm... DR singdaw - That pic is actually almost explicit.. Were you able to bring that up at work?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 30, 2007, 08:40:03 AM
Not that I'm complaining.  And notice that I said, "almost" - although for some it might be more than "almost".  Hmmm.. Looks like he's had the operation.
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Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 08:41:14 AM
Our cyber Nazi doesn't block Google image searches.  However, in deference to the family nature of this board, I'm happy to remove the post!  Should I?
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Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 08:41:46 AM
I think I'll bait and switch.
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 30, 2007, 08:43:05 AM
And what does one do when the smokehouse catches fire?

You hold everyone prisoner and send for Rose (Allison Hayes) - the dance hall girl who knows where the stolen money is buried.  ;D
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 30, 2007, 08:43:08 AM
Can't say that I have.  I'm envious!

While I had always been interested in ancient cultures -- and I have great fascination with the Egyptian dynasties and the Roman empire, in addition to Greece -- Greece was always a stronger pull.  Of course, it wasn't until I was there that I actually felt like I had been there before.

And that's also true of London.  But London, it seems to me, was a more "recent" lifetime ago.


Perhaps "Fiorenze" and "Venezia" would have a similar effect after you get there.


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Post by: Jrand73 on August 30, 2007, 08:44:06 AM
Different fireman!!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 30, 2007, 08:44:42 AM
I think I'll bait and switch.

It'll just be our little secret.  Well, not so little secret.
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 30, 2007, 08:45:09 AM
Buy the book, DR RLP.  Should be available at any local bookstore with a MetaPhysical or New Age section.

Ted Andrews has several small books that are great introductions to different subjects.

And I couldn't think of a finer guide to Rome. :)
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 30, 2007, 08:45:17 AM
It'll just be our little secret.  Well, not so little secret.

It was a glam shot....could have been "enhanced".
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Post by: DakotaCelt on August 30, 2007, 08:46:01 AM
Feel better vibes  for Jason....

Continued come vibes for Freddy.....

Pain free vibes for TCB

Continued rehearsal vibes for THE BRAIN
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Post by: Noel on August 30, 2007, 08:47:58 AM
I think I'll bait and switch.

Even in its explicit form, the picture was something of a bait and switch because it followed MBarnum's

Quote
enjoy the cute little Turkish waitresses
and some of us thought we'd be treated to a picture of them, but no!
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 30, 2007, 08:47:58 AM
Why is everyone dancing facing upstage?

Oh wait.....there.

That is the title of my new book:  My Blocking is Upside Down!
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 30, 2007, 08:48:50 AM
LOL DR NOEL.....and thanks for the SUCH GOOD FRIENDS link yesterday.

DR SINGDAW thanks for the Amanda link.

Thanks for all your votes....please vote again!  Top five!!!
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Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 08:54:04 AM
It was a glam shot....could have been "enhanced".

Hmm...

I think DR JoseSPiano wants to go from being The Enabler to being The Enhancer!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on August 30, 2007, 08:56:07 AM
Buy the book, DR RLP.  Should be available at any local bookstore with a MetaPhysical or New Age section.

Ted Andrews has several small books that are great introductions to different subjects.

And I couldn't think of a finer guide to Rome. :)

He also has several books on animal symbolism.
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Post by: Ginny on August 30, 2007, 08:57:20 AM
Well, now, even I (an avowed cat non-lover) am getting worried about Freddy.
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Post by: MBarnum on August 30, 2007, 08:58:53 AM
You hold everyone prisoner and send for Rose (Allison Hayes) - the dance hall girl who knows where the stolen money is buried.  ;D

DR JRand, did you know that episode is now on DVD? I put it into my netflix queue.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on August 30, 2007, 08:59:51 AM
TOD:

Australia - visit a few of the beaches and relax.... tour its history and culture..... appreciate its beaty

British Isles namely Scotland and Ireland

I would stay at a BnB and do a bit of traveling around the country side and explore places like Newgrange, enjoy the cuntryside and perhaps take in a session at a local pub. I wuld have to see the Cliffs of Moher, go up to Donegal and perhaps Ulster.
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Post by: Matthew on August 30, 2007, 09:00:11 AM
I'm awake!  TOD - I would love to spend some time in England. Of course, to see theatre in London, but to also see the sights and the country side.  I think a 2-3 week stay would be lovely.  Also, I'd like to go back to France and see more than just Paris.  My good pal/mentor/conductor etc  Matk, and I were just talking how we both wanted to visit Australia.  Also, on my list are Tokyo Disneyland and Hong Kong Disneyland.  

Had a dream last night that included DR Elmore.  We added this transistion/tap thing in AGYG (that's internet lingo for Annie, Get Your Gun) and it's bascially done with no music (it was meant to be that way) but the dream was that Elmore had an appointment with the choreographer to score that transition.  I also stumbled upon a gathering of HHW'ers in some unknown city.  That's what happens when you read this site before bed!!
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 30, 2007, 09:08:21 AM
I'm awake!  TOD - I would love to spend some time in England. Of course, to see theatre in London, but to also see the sights and the country side.  I think a 2-3 week stay would be lovely.  Also, I'd like to go back to France and see more than just Paris.  My good pal/mentor/conductor etc  Matk, and I were just talking how we both wanted to visit Australia.  Also, on my list are Tokyo Disneyland and Hong Kong Disneyland.  

Had a dream last night that included DR Elmore.  We added this transistion/tap thing in AGYG (that's internet lingo for Annie, Get Your Gun) and it's bascially done with no music (it was meant to be that way) but the dream was that Elmore had an appointment with the choreographer to score that transition.  I also stumbled upon a gathering of HHW'ers in some unknown city.  That's what happens when you read this site before bed!!

One never knows where I'll turn up!
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Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 09:12:07 AM
One never knows where I'll turn up!

MWHA-HA-HA-HA-HA!    :P
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Post by: Noel on August 30, 2007, 09:12:15 AM
I may have said this before; I may not have said this enough:

It means so much to me that so many of you have shown such interest in my little bit of lunacy, Such Good Friends.  I thank you all for listening to podcasts, buying tickets, and the vibe and xylophone things.
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Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 09:12:57 AM
This 10 foot poster of Ray Charles is constructed of over 2,000 Post-It notes:

(http://i.l.cnn.net/cnn/2007/US/08/29/irpt.post.it.art/art.post.it.art.irpt.jpg)
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 30, 2007, 09:16:08 AM
This 10 foot poster of Ray Charles is constructed of over 2,000 Post-It notes:

(http://i.l.cnn.net/cnn/2007/US/08/29/irpt.post.it.art/art.post.it.art.irpt.jpg)

New or used?
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Post by: Jeanne on August 30, 2007, 09:16:12 AM
Inspired by the TOD:

Has anyone here ever felt "drawn" to a culture to the extent that you felt connected to it?
Has anyone here ever had experiences like that?

DR Ron, yes, I know what you mean. My experiences haven't been to a culture per se, but several times I somehow knew something that my logical mind cannot figure out HOW I knew. I can't explain it; I only know that it does indeed happen. If I can think of any specifics, I'll post them.
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Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 09:18:33 AM
New or used?

If you mean the Post-Its, I think new.  If you mean the guy, I don't know.   ;)
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 30, 2007, 09:18:59 AM
He also has several books on animal symbolism.

Animal Speak is one of my favorite books!  ;D
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 30, 2007, 09:19:38 AM
DR JRand, did you know that episode is now on DVD? I put it into my netflix queue.

I got it on EBAY for about $6...but I can't copy it...that I know of.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 30, 2007, 09:21:34 AM
If you mean the Post-Its, I think new.  If you mean the guy, I don't know.   ;)

A "used" guy? Does that mean you've dated him?

Didn't Ted Andrews do a book on The Wendigo?
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Post by: Jeanne on August 30, 2007, 09:22:27 AM
One never knows where I'll turn up!

You're welcome to inhabit my dreams anytime, Larry!
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Post by: Jeanne on August 30, 2007, 09:24:18 AM
This 10 foot poster of Ray Charles is constructed of over 2,000 Post-It notes:

(http://i.l.cnn.net/cnn/2007/US/08/29/irpt.post.it.art/art.post.it.art.irpt.jpg)

I'm all for modern art, but do you ever get the feeling some people have too much time on their hands?

Said an overworked Jeanne.
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Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 09:24:55 AM
A "used" guy? Does that mean you've dated him?

 ;D
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 30, 2007, 09:27:17 AM
You're welcome to inhabit my dreams anytime, Larry!

Aw, shucks.
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Post by: Jeanne on August 30, 2007, 09:43:26 AM
BK, I LIKE hearing about rehearsals. I don't think you're telling too much at all. I'd like more, please.
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Post by: Jeanne on August 30, 2007, 09:49:43 AM
TOD;

At one time I was quite intrigued with Iceland and wanted to visit. I'm not sure I would now, though. My father was in New Zealand during WWII and often spoke about it; I've always wanted to go there as a result. I'm almost always up for a trip to London, though I've been there several times.

Ginny, you MUST go to Paris! And, one very overlooked gem is Montreal. I adore Montreal. Very Paris-like, IMHO. (DRs Michael Shane and Jennifer may disagree.)

One day I'd like to see Scotland and Ireland. Never been to either.
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 30, 2007, 09:54:10 AM
Yes he did....Ted Andrews and the Wendingo....that is.

Where in the world is Fred The Cat?
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 30, 2007, 09:54:34 AM
I agree with DR JEANNE....I love hearing about the rehearsals.
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Post by: Ben on August 30, 2007, 09:58:19 AM
JR, I will put the song in the mail this weekend.
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Post by: Jeanne on August 30, 2007, 10:02:46 AM
I agree with DR JEANNE....I love hearing about the rehearsals.

Oh! I thought you meant about the unexplainable coincidences and knowledge. maybe you have explanations (former lives).   ;)
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Post by: Jason on August 30, 2007, 10:03:08 AM
I'm up...for what it's worth.

I fell asleep while trying to finish "Gulliver's Travels" and woke up in my recliner at around 2:00. I went straight to bed and just woke up a few minutes ago! I guess my body wanted some sleep... And I'm still stuffed up.

But in better news, I have hot water again, so I think I'm going to shave and shower now...
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 30, 2007, 10:06:30 AM
Yes he did....Ted Andrews and the Wendingo....that is.

Where in the world is Fred The Cat?

I suspect he ran away rather than endure another Bollywod film and face the humiliation of his master bopping around the house in his East Indian drag.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 30, 2007, 10:07:26 AM
I'm up...for what it's worth.

I fell asleep while trying to finish "Gulliver's Travels" and woke up in my recliner at around 2:00. I went straight to bed and just woke up a few minutes ago! I guess my body wanted some sleep... And I'm still stuffed up.

But in better news, I have hot water again, so I think I'm going to shave and shower now...


And NYC breathes a huge sigh of relief...!











 :D       :-*
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Post by: Jason on August 30, 2007, 10:07:54 AM
TOD: I'd like to re-visit the cities we toured when my family lived in Europe...particularly London, Paris, Salzburg and Berlin. And while we're at it, I'd like to see Madrid, Barcelona, Rome, Florence, Venice, Prague for the first time.

I also want to see Australia, Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Japan, China and South Africa (such as). ;)
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Post by: Ginny on August 30, 2007, 10:09:07 AM
TOD (continued) - before I started working full-time out of town, I volunteered quite a bit for Middfest, Middletown's annual international festival that each year features a different country.  The countries that appealed to me most after several months' immersion in study were:

Switzerland
New Zealand
Chile

This year's featured country is The Netherlands, but DH Richard and I will miss the entire event, Oct. 5-7, because we will be in New York.

My book group tries each September to read a book related to the featured country.  This year's selection is Tulip Fever by Deborah Moggach.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 30, 2007, 10:09:57 AM
Some GUIDELINES (http://www.petrescue.com/library/find-pet.htm) on how to find a lost cat (or dog).
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Post by: Ginny on August 30, 2007, 10:11:49 AM
DR Jose - have you seen the article in today's NY Times about food tours of New York City?
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 30, 2007, 10:18:02 AM
JR, I will put the song in the mail this weekend.

Thanks.  ;D
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 30, 2007, 10:18:47 AM
DRJASON is back in hot water.

I knew it wouldn't take long.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 30, 2007, 10:27:56 AM
DR Jose - have you seen the article in today's NY Times about food tours of New York City?

OH!  No I haven't.  However, there was an article recently in the Washington Post about food tours in NYC.  I wonder if they're related.  -I shall find out shortly.
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Post by: MBarnum on August 30, 2007, 10:38:56 AM
DR Jose, someday I have hopes you will make a food tour of Portland, Oregon. Some goods eats in that town!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 30, 2007, 10:39:07 AM
Nice article.  Guess I'll have to get my itinerary set for this Fall's edition of the HHW Walking and Eating and Walking and Eating Tour.  ;)
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Post by: MBarnum on August 30, 2007, 10:40:00 AM
Thanks for that link RLP.

Next time I get a cat it is going to be an indoor only one!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on August 30, 2007, 10:40:25 AM
This 10 foot poster of Ray Charles is constructed of over 2,000 Post-It notes:

(http://i.l.cnn.net/cnn/2007/US/08/29/irpt.post.it.art/art.post.it.art.irpt.jpg)

Creative boredom, gotta love it!
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 30, 2007, 10:40:46 AM
You can come to Mooresville and eat at Zydeco's.

Fresh crawfish.

http://www.zydecos.net/
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Post by: DakotaCelt on August 30, 2007, 10:41:07 AM
DR Ron, yes, I know what you mean. My experiences haven't been to a culture per se, but several times I somehow knew something that my logical mind cannot figure out HOW I knew. I can't explain it; I only know that it does indeed happen. If I can think of any specifics, I'll post them.

I have also had the same thing... I am also drawn to different cultures more than others namely Native American and Celtic cultures...
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Post by: DakotaCelt on August 30, 2007, 10:41:39 AM
Animal Speak is one of my favorite books!  ;D

I have that one. Bobby Lake has a decent one also but it is not as good as Animal Speak
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 30, 2007, 10:43:04 AM
Back to reviewing my lines.
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Jrand73 on August 30, 2007, 10:43:31 AM
Dropped two lines last night and lost several more when Willie and Ben decided to skip around on the page.....
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Post by: DakotaCelt on August 30, 2007, 10:44:13 AM
I agree with DR JEANNE....I love hearing about the rehearsals.

I have also enjoyed reading about the rehearsals and I hope they continue going well!

It sounds like it is shaping up beautifully
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Post by: DakotaCelt on August 30, 2007, 10:46:59 AM
TOD: I'd like to re-visit the cities we toured when my family lived in Europe...particularly London, Paris, Salzburg and Berlin. And while we're at it, I'd like to see Madrid, Barcelona, Rome, Florence, Venice, Prague for the first time.

I also want to see Australia, Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Japan, China and South Africa (such as). ;)

Jason, an acquaintance of mine lives in Prague and she has shared innumerable pictures of city and it is gorgeous. She also recently visited Vienna and shared some photos and some very interesting ones also. She also likes theatre and art, especially architecture.
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Post by: Jennifer on August 30, 2007, 10:58:05 AM
Now i'm really worried about poor little Freddy. Come home vibes. ~~~~~~~~~~~~

RE: the TOD.  There are many places i would like to visit that i have not been to.  One is Venice.  Another is Hawaii.  Another is Paris.
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Post by: Jeanne on August 30, 2007, 11:18:37 AM
I suspect he ran away rather than endure another Bollywod film and face the humiliation of his master bopping around the house in his East Indian drag.

 ;D ;D
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 30, 2007, 11:25:16 AM
Back to reviewing my lines.


I can hear it now:

Line 1 is a scintillating bit of verbosity that enhances the mercurial nature of the character.

Line 2, however, is a major letdown.  The writing is jejune and not in keeping with the character's previously delineated style.

Line 3 -- Ugh.

...and so on....
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 30, 2007, 11:26:43 AM
Dropped two lines last night and lost several more when Willie and Ben decided to skip around on the page.....

I've dropped a line or two to good friends in recent days.  I hope to hear back from them soon.  Neither, however, is named Willie or Ben.

I've only lost lines I was writing when I failed to save the document before closing it.












;)
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 30, 2007, 11:28:43 AM
Thanks for that link RLP.

Next time I get a cat it is going to be an indoor only one!

Did you know that when Fred is back in your arms that you can reform him into a house cat?

Cats are adaptable that way.  

He may not like it, of course.

He may urinate all over your kurtas and spray your Bollywood collection.  

But if you want him to be a housecat, there's not much else he could do -- outside of ripping your furniture to shreds, or sucking all your breath away while you sleep -- to prevent it.
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Post by: Michael on August 30, 2007, 11:33:09 AM
I enjoyed the two songs from PIPPIN that I watched last night, so I may go back and run the whole thing today. The theater where I did LA CAGE is doing PIPPIN next February, but there's not much in it for me. I don't see myself as Charlemagne, so that leaves the ensemble, and I don't think I want to drive that distance to do ensemble.

How about the Head? I hear, no wait this is a family site.
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Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 11:35:18 AM
or sucking all your breath away while you sleep

I've heard they do that with babies.

 ;D
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 30, 2007, 11:36:08 AM
DR Ron Pulliam - My interest in mountains was piqued when I first peeked at Pike's Peak as a youngster, but it peaked when I saw pictures of Mt. Fuji.
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Post by: Edisaurus on August 30, 2007, 11:37:14 AM
we watched the season one finale of The Closer.

Sensational!  :)

Whew! We got the finale of season 3 on DVD yesterday afternoon. By the time I finished loading it we had only 2 hours before the big :30 promo for the finale was to be seen by the head of the network. The producers' supervisor came over to "help us out" with our deadline, but, as always, succeeded in slowing things down. The 2 producers are east to work with and stay quiet while I'm working, but with 3 people it turns into a party and they are blathering on about different TV shows and it's impossible to concentrate and remember every shot I just saw. The supervisor tried 4 times to make me change the music I was using but it would have totally involved recutting the piece.

I met the deadline by 5 minutes and it was approved with no changes. And we kept the original music.

I was a crabby b&%ch during all of this and have decided that I will buy a pair of headphones to don when this happens again. (And it will!)

That said, the finale is fantastic---Fritz has some great scenes and it is a very emotionally satisfying conclusion to the season. I loved it!!

Afterwards, I was interviewed for 2 hours by a college kid from the art institute. Then I went out and drank a whole bottle of hot sake at dinner...that was just the ticket!
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Post by: Edisaurus on August 30, 2007, 11:39:57 AM
Anyway, that's why I was E&T yesterday so I'm just now reading the news about Kerry's mom---I also send my condolences.

And I sure hope I get to the end of these posts to find that DC Freddie has returned!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on August 30, 2007, 11:42:11 AM
Edi


I don headphones also when I am working on genealogy or some writing when my neighbors upstairs decide they want to yell their sexual enthusiasm to the world...

If I am really annoyed, I have a lovely wolf howl I like to play
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 30, 2007, 11:42:24 AM
DR Ron Pulliam - My interest in mountains was piqued when I first peeked at Pike's Peak as a youngster, but it peaked when I saw pictures of Mt. Fuji.

I think your piqued interest would be satisfied if you peeked at the peak on a trip with Picabo Street.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on August 30, 2007, 11:47:08 AM
It is getting bad here.... She is now yelling for him to do it

ETA: I am referring to my overly amorous neighbors above me
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Post by: Edisaurus on August 30, 2007, 11:47:41 AM
Has anyone here ever had experiences like that?

Yes---I was obsessed with going to Portmeirion, Wales, ever since I was in Jr. high school, and finally made it there years later. Once there, I realized that it was the combination of everything I loved---quirky architecture, breathtaking views, secret gardens, the whole mysterious atmosphere of it was everything I'd ever dreamed of and more.

While packing up the house, I found pictures taken when I went there with my DH back in '97. We showed our film at the London Latin America film festival and spent another wonderful week traveling through the Costwolds, Oxford, Ludlow and our ultimate destination, Portmeirion. I was happy when my DH said that he would like to go back there again!
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Post by: Jane on August 30, 2007, 11:48:05 AM
I can't believe it, but I am only 20 pages from finishing "Gulliver's Travels." After that, I've got "Jane Eyre" lined up...a friend brought it to work for me this evening, so I have to read it next so I can return it to her post-haste. After that...??? I might give "Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell" a second try. After reading the three Highsmith books in one volume, "Strange/Norrell" seems a bit less daunting now...

I have read your first two books & am currently working on Strange.  Strange it is & I still haven't made my mind up if I like it or not.

I hope by the time I catch up I will have read you are feeling better & have hot water.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on August 30, 2007, 11:50:15 AM
I am off for a little peace and quiet before work...
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Post by: Edisaurus on August 30, 2007, 11:50:48 AM
Well, now, even I (an avowed cat non-lover) am getting worried about Freddy.

I will deal with you in NY, young lady. I hope we don't have to have words! ;D
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Post by: Edisaurus on August 30, 2007, 11:53:26 AM
DR Jason, enjoy "Jane Eyre", it's one of my favorites.

I even loove the Second city version, with Andrea Martin as "Jane Airhead", and Jack Benny's Rochester playing...Mr. Rochester!
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Ginny on August 30, 2007, 11:53:50 AM
I will deal with you in NY, young lady. I hope we don't have to have words! ;D

Highly allergic, DR Edi, that's all!  In fact, the last time we were in NYC I was having an attack of allergy-induced asthma brought on by spending several hours in the company of a bookstore cat in Washington, DC.
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Post by: Jane on August 30, 2007, 11:54:46 AM
Something tells me not to open this at work...    :-\

I should have listened to my inner voice-opened it anyway ??? ;D
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 11:55:42 AM
It is getting bad here.... She is now yelling for him to do it

ETA: I am referring to my overly amorous neighbors above me

Boy, anything goes at a library these days!

Oh...

You're at home.

Never mind.
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Jane on August 30, 2007, 11:57:11 AM
Cason, fun pics from last night-thanks.

Quote
From Jose:
And speaking of YouTube...

Dame Judi Dench performing an R&H classic
 

 :D  Thanks
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Post by: Edisaurus on August 30, 2007, 12:00:51 PM
I've heard they do that with babies.

 ;D

I have a bumper sticker that says "My cat sucked the breath out of your honor student" but I've never had the guts to put it on my car, for fear of being keyed by some honor student's parent!
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Edisaurus on August 30, 2007, 12:02:30 PM
Highly allergic, DR Edi, that's all!  In fact, the last time we were in NYC I was having an attack of allergy-induced asthma brought on by spending several hours in the company of a bookstore cat in Washington, DC.

Oh, OK. You are forgiven. I was about to state that you obviously had not met the "right" cat!
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Edisaurus on August 30, 2007, 12:02:46 PM
My little French boy is highly allergic, too!
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 12:03:22 PM
DR Edisaurus - LOL!!!!  I have visions of the opening scene of Broadcast News with the videotape and the deadline.
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Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 12:08:29 PM
And the headphones sound like a very smart solution to a problem that probably many people have...
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Post by: Jane on August 30, 2007, 12:11:39 PM
Edi I think your bumper sticker would only make hate-haters hate them more.  It is shocking how many people really do believe a cat will suck the air out of a baby.
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Jane on August 30, 2007, 12:13:01 PM
Ron I haven’t felt as if I had been someplace in the past or had the same sort of connection you are talking about.  The closest I came to that was when I went with Keith to visit his grandparent’s graves.  Suddenly I was positive my grandparents were in the same cemetery, & there is no way I could have known this.  I asked at the front desk & discovered I was correct.  Interesting, we were very close to their graves when I had my sudden inspiration.  
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Ginny on August 30, 2007, 12:15:59 PM
Boy, anything goes at a library these days!

Oh...

You're at home.

Never mind.

Actually, DR Singdaw,  we do have some of that going on at the library where I work...
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Ginny on August 30, 2007, 12:16:37 PM
Oh, OK. You are forgiven. I was about to state that you obviously had not met the "right" cat!

I've never met a cat that didn't make me sneeze and cough.
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Jane on August 30, 2007, 12:17:17 PM

Cilla-My suggestion is very similar to Jennifers, only I toast my pita for more flavor.

Buy pita, spread both sides with olive oil, slice in triangles, and toast both sides in the oven.

Humus to go with that would be nice.  I have Bryan’s delicious recipe if you want I will hunt for it.  We have a local restaurant that makes delicious hummus or more often than not, I buy it.

The toasted pita is always a bit hit.  
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Jane on August 30, 2007, 12:19:23 PM
I'm very worried about Freddy.  

    BIG VIBES YOU FIND HIM SAFE!!![/size]
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 12:21:00 PM
we do have some of that going on at the library where I work...

Egad!  It gives bottomfeeders a whole new meaning...    :-\

My condolences!
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 12:21:39 PM
Humus to go with that would be nice.  I have Bryan’s delicious recipe if you want I will hunt for it.

I want!

If it's not too much trouble...    :)
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 12:25:13 PM
I now have a permanent bossa nova twitch.
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 12:25:34 PM
Just boppin' along.   :)
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 12:26:27 PM
I'm very worried about Freddy.  

This has me very distressed, as well.   :(
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 30, 2007, 12:27:48 PM
Good Afternoon!

Well, I guess I should get off my duff and do something today.  There's still some cleaning to do around here from last night's party - mainly the floors - but since it wasn't my party...  However, I don't mind mopping... and since I will probably re-clean the floor (properly) later... ;)

But, otherwise, I think I shall just get ready to head out, and... ???

Laters...
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: S. Woody White on August 30, 2007, 12:28:59 PM
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%](http://gabrielbcn.files.wordpress.com/2007/06/060907-2150-alanjaylern11.png)[/move]
Add glasses, and he looks much as he did when he was at a book signing/reading our esteemed one did in NYC a couple of years ago.
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Edisaurus on August 30, 2007, 12:30:41 PM
DR Edisaurus - LOL!!!!  I have visions of the opening scene of Broadcast News with the videotape and the deadline.

Very similar, except now we send QT links instead of running down the halls and slamming into a filing cabinet. (Although yesterday that might have been preferable.)
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 12:30:44 PM
DR SWW, I have no idea how recent that photo is.
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Matthew on August 30, 2007, 12:31:20 PM
I now have a permanent bossa nova twitch.

Guess you can truthfully say you can blame it on the bossa nova!
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Edisaurus on August 30, 2007, 12:32:59 PM
TOD:

Norway
Queen Charlotte Islands
Trinidad
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 30, 2007, 12:33:44 PM
I now have a permanent bossa nova twitch.
Tall and .....
The boy from Harrison NY goes walking....
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 12:33:53 PM
Guess you can truthfully say you can blame it on the bossa nova!

 ;D

Well, actually...

I blame it on bk, DR JMK, and DR Tomovoz.  In no particular order.  :)
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: td on August 30, 2007, 12:36:14 PM
I want to see Salzburg and the Austrian Alps.
I want to see Mumbai.
I want to see The Valley of Kings, Cairo and The Nile's Delta.
I want to see Stonehenge.
I want to see Paris.
I want to see Venice.

Stateside, I want to see Tacoma.
I want to see Seattle.
I want to see San Francisco.
I want to return to Charleston, SC.
I want to see Salt Lake City.
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 12:37:33 PM
Actually, DR Tomovoz, it's interesting to me that the original English language recording of that song is a female lead with the "girl" lyrics.  In most subsequent performances, the singer usually changes the lyric to the version with the opposite sex of the singer.
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: td on August 30, 2007, 12:38:18 PM
And one for DR ColeSlaw:
A stick, a stone,
It's the end of the road,
It's the rest of a stump,
It's a little alone

It's a sliver of glass,
It is life, it's the sun,
It is night, it is death,
It's a trap, it's a gun

The oak when it blooms,
A fox in the brush,
A knot in the wood,
The song of a thrush

The wood of the wind,
A cliff, a fall,
A scratch, a lump,
It is nothing at all

It's the wind blowing free,
It's the end of the slope,
It's a beam, it's a void,
It's a hunch, it's a hope

And the river bank talks
of the waters of March,
It's the end of the strain,
The joy in your heart

The foot, the ground,
The flesh and the bone,
The beat of the road,
A slingshot's stone

A fish, a flash,
A silvery glow,
A fight, a bet,
The range of a bow

The bed of the well,
The end of the line,
The dismay in the face,
It's a loss, it's a find

A spear, a spike,
A point, a nail,
A drip, a drop,
The end of the tale

A truckload of bricks
in the soft morning light,
The shot of a gun
in the dead of the night

A mile, a must,
A thrust, a bump,
It's a girl, it's a rhyme,
It's a cold, it's the mumps

The plan of the house,
The body in bed,
And the car that got stuck,
It's the mud, it's the mud

Afloat, adrift,
A flight, a wing,
A hawk, a quail,
The promise of spring

And the riverbank talks
of the waters of March,
It's the promise of life
It's the joy in your heart

A stick, a stone,
It's the end of the road
It's the rest of a stump,
It's a little alone

A snake, a stick,
It is John, it is Joe,
It's a thorn in your hand
and a cut in your toe

A point, a grain,
A bee, a bite,
A blink, a buzzard,
A sudden stroke of night

A pin, a needle,
A sting, a pain,
A snail, a riddle,
A wasp, a stain

A pass in the mountains,
A horse and a mule,
In the distance the shelves
rode three shadows of blue

And the riverbank talks
of the waters of March,
It's the promise of life
in your heart, in your heart

A stick, a stone,
The end of the road,
The rest of a stump,
A lonesome road

A sliver of glass,
A life, the sun,
A knife, a death,
The end of the run

And the riverbank talks
of the waters of March,
It's the end of all strain,
It's the joy in your heart.
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 12:38:51 PM
I want to see Salzburg and the Austrian Alps.

Hmm...

Someone watched The Sound of Music too many times growing up!  ;)



[just kidding, DR td]
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: td on August 30, 2007, 12:39:27 PM
If DR SlingBlade is feeling adventurous:
É pau, é pedra,
é o fim do caminho
É um resto de toco,
é um pouco sozinho

É um caco de vidro,
é a vida, é o sol
É a noite, é a morte,
é um laço, é o anzol

É peroba do campo,
é o nó da madeira
Caingá, candeia,
é o Matita Pereira

É madeira de vento,
tombo da ribanceira
É o mistério profundo,
é o queira ou não queira

É o vento ventando,
é o fim da ladeira
É a viga, é o vão,
festa da cumeeira

É a chuva chovendo,
é conversa ribeira
Das águas de março,
é o fim da canseira

É o pé, é o chão,
é a marcha estradeira
Passarinho na mão,
pedra de atiradeira

É uma ave no céu,
é uma ave no chão
É um regato, é uma fonte,
é um pedaço de pão

É o fundo do poço,
é o fim do caminho
No rosto o desgosto,
é um pouco sozinho

É um estrepe, é um prego,
é uma conta, é um conto
É uma ponta, é um ponto,
é um pingo pingando

É um peixe, é um gesto,
é uma prata brilhando
É a luz da manhã,
é o tijolo chegando

É a lenha, é o dia,
é o fim da picada
É a garrafa de cana,
o estilhaço na estrada

É o projeto da casa,
é o corpo na cama
É o carro enguiçado,
é a lama, é a lama

É um passo, é uma ponte,
é um sapo, é uma rã
É um resto de mato,
na luz da manhã

São as águas de março
fechando o verão
É a promessa de vida
no teu coração

É uma cobra, é um pau,
é João, é José
É um espinho na mão,
é um corte no pé

É um passo, é uma ponte,
é um sapo, é uma rã
É um belo horizonte,
é uma febre terçã

São as águas de março
fechando o verão
É a promessa de vida
no teu coração
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 12:40:43 PM
It's the end of all strain

Who are they kidding?

There's no end to any strain trying to memorize a lyric like that!
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: td on August 30, 2007, 12:41:19 PM
Hmm...

Someone watched The Sound of Music too many times growing up!  ;)



[just kidding, DR td]

Eleven times in its Roadshow engagement. . .
Several times a day when it went into second run houses.
At various and sundried repertory houses during the 70s and 80s.
Too many times on home video to count. (Including the BetaMax edition from Magnetic Video).
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Tomovoz on August 30, 2007, 12:41:52 PM
And now a literal translation of the Portuguese.......
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 12:41:52 PM
If DR SlingBlade is feeling adventurous:

Oh, I am nothing if not sartorial adventurous!    ;)
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Tomovoz on August 30, 2007, 12:43:00 PM
It's 5.30
Back to bed.
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: td on August 30, 2007, 12:43:50 PM
DR ColeSlaw, this one's for you:
http://www.des.emory.edu/mfp/waters.html (http://www.des.emory.edu/mfp/waters.html)
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 12:46:27 PM
DR ColeSlaw, this one's for you:

Cool!   8)   Thanks so much, DR td!   :)
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: td on August 30, 2007, 12:46:31 PM
Who are they kidding?

There's no end to any strain trying to memorize a lyric like that!

If anyone can do it, DR sindaw, YOU CAN DO IT!   ;)
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: S. Woody White on August 30, 2007, 12:47:38 PM
I enjoyed the two songs from PIPPIN that I watched last night, so I may go back and run the whole thing today. The theater where I did LA CAGE is doing PIPPIN next February, but there's not much in it for me. I don't see myself as Charlemagne, so that leaves the ensemble, and I don't think I want to drive that distance to do ensemble.
You could always try out for Fastrada.

(Isn't it nice to know that you're still too young to tackle Berthe?)

 ;)
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: S. Woody White on August 30, 2007, 01:15:30 PM
Today, at the store, a pair of two-year-old twins made an appearance.  They entertained their mother by pulling large inflated balls from a container and bouncing them.  Unfortunately for their mother, they insisted on bouncing the balls in different directions away from the container.  It was easy to see how the mother has maintained her petite figure.
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 01:19:20 PM
For your edification-

In David Pogue's technology column in today's NY Times, he outlines his collection of the latest NetSpeak [online abbreviations]:

* GI -- Google it

* MOP -- Mac or PC?

* FCAO -- five conversations at once

* IIOYT -- is it on YouTube?

* DYFH -- did you Facebook him/her?

* BIOI -- buy it on iTunes

* CMOS -- call me on Skype

* GGNUDP -- gotta go, no unlimited data plan

* WLF -- with the lady friend

* JUOC -- jacked up on caffeine

* 12OF -- twelve-o'clock flasher (refers to someone less than competent with technology, to the extent that every appliance in the house flashes "12:00")

* SML -- send me the link

* RHB -- read his/her blog

* MBLO -- much better-looking online

* KYST -- knew you'd say that

* NBL -- no battery left

* CTTC -- can't talk, teacher's coming

* TWD -- typing while driving

* CMT (CMF, CMM, CMB) -- check my Twitter (Facebook, Myspace, blog)

* CYE (CYF, CYM, CYB)--check your email (Facebook, Myspace, blog)

And a few just for iPhone owners:

* SPLETS -- send pics later; Edge too slow

* CSVUI -- can't send video, using iPhone

* BPWMI -- boss playing with my iPhone

* SIK -- sorry, iPhone keyboard

* OOM -- out of messages (for iPhone users who haven't upgraded their AT&T "200 messages a month" plan)

:)
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2007, 01:21:48 PM
Just as hot and still as I expected it to be when I went out to lunch and then shopping.

And the shopping was frustrating since several of the items in the list were sold out with no rainchecks. Bah!
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2007, 01:23:30 PM
You could always try out for Fastrada.

(Isn't it nice to know that you're still too young to tackle Berthe?)

 ;)

I've heard of color-blind casting, but sex-blind casting. Not here in the Bible Belt.
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2007, 01:25:08 PM
I did have time this afternoon to watch PIPPIN in its entirety on the DVD. It's a very nice remembrance of the show. If ONLY I had a tenor voice, I'd KILL to try for the Leading Player. Alas, t'was not to be.
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2007, 01:26:05 PM
Tonight WILL be Val Kilmer IS Moses. I didn't get any DVDs in the mail, so it might as well be that.
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Post by: S. Woody White on August 30, 2007, 01:27:24 PM
This is a very lazy house, what with der Grampa away ladsitting.  I think it is time for a nap.

Fried chicken tonight.
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 30, 2007, 01:27:58 PM
DR Jane:  Actually, your tale is very much like what I was referring to.

Oh, I know the first part had to do with a past life association, I think, but there are other forces at work that push us toward something from time to time.

Your feeling that your grandparents were buried in that same cemetery and then your finding out that they were and that their graves had been close to those of Keith's should have had you in chills!!!

It was probably your grandparents saying, "Hey! We're HERE!"
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 30, 2007, 01:29:30 PM
Today, at the store, a pair of two-year-old twins made an appearance.  They entertained their mother by pulling large inflated balls from a container and bouncing them.  Unfortunately for their mother, they insisted on bouncing the balls in different directions away from the container.  It was easy to see how the mother has maintained her petite figure.

A pair of twins?  Wouldn't they be quadruplets?


:)
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 01:33:02 PM
A pair of twins?  Wouldn't they be quadruplets?

:)

Persnickety, party of one...

Oh wait.

That was yesterday.

 ;)
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 30, 2007, 01:54:34 PM
;D

Well, actually...

I blame it on bk, DR JMK, and DR Tomovoz.  In no particular order.  :)


[shadow=color,glow width,#characters wide]  I blame it on singdaw [/shadow]
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 30, 2007, 01:55:37 PM
Persnickety, party of one...

Oh wait.

That was yesterday.

 ;)


[shadow=color,glow width,#characters wide]  I double-dog blame it on singdaw [/shadow]
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2007, 01:56:34 PM
I'm heading down now to read a bit and then on to Val Kilmer IS Moses.

I cleaned the bedroom areas this mornig, so I don't have that to worry about.

WBBL.
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 30, 2007, 01:58:01 PM
Speaking of heading down and WBBLing:

I have decided, after much angst and reflection, that a four-day weekend is not in my best interests at this time.

Therefore, I have added a day onto my time off and will be taking a five-day weekend, Thursday-Tuesday.

Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: DearReaderLaura on August 30, 2007, 02:04:43 PM
I need to run errands. It is too hot outside.
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Post by: George on August 30, 2007, 02:36:30 PM
Just wanted to share this...

This article was printed this past Sunday in Grand Forks about my 3xgreat aunt, Mary Schumacher, turned 109 yesterday. Her sight if failing but her mind is still quite good.

http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/index.cfm?id=48188&section=Community (http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/index.cfm?id=48188&section=Community)

Wow!  Your 3xgreat aunt has lived in three different centuries!!  That's really cool!
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: George on August 30, 2007, 02:39:13 PM
Topic of the Day:  I'd love to go to Ireland and back to Germany.  I only lived there for about three years when my dad was in the army and we left when I was seven years old.  I haven't been back since.  I'd love to go to Australia and...actually, a whole lot of places. :D
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Jeanne on August 30, 2007, 02:49:16 PM
For your edification-

In David Pogue's technology column in today's NY Times, he outlines his collection of the latest NetSpeak [online abbreviations]:

* GI -- Google it

* MOP -- Mac or PC?

* FCAO -- five conversations at once

* IIOYT -- is it on YouTube?

* DYFH -- did you Facebook him/her?

* BIOI -- buy it on iTunes

* CMOS -- call me on Skype

* GGNUDP -- gotta go, no unlimited data plan

* WLF -- with the lady friend

* JUOC -- jacked up on caffeine

* 12OF -- twelve-o'clock flasher (refers to someone less than competent with technology, to the extent that every appliance in the house flashes "12:00")

* SML -- send me the link

* RHB -- read his/her blog

* MBLO -- much better-looking online

* KYST -- knew you'd say that

* NBL -- no battery left

* CTTC -- can't talk, teacher's coming

* TWD -- typing while driving

* CMT (CMF, CMM, CMB) -- check my Twitter (Facebook, Myspace, blog)

* CYE (CYF, CYM, CYB)--check your email (Facebook, Myspace, blog)

And a few just for iPhone owners:

* SPLETS -- send pics later; Edge too slow

* CSVUI -- can't send video, using iPhone

* BPWMI -- boss playing with my iPhone

* SIK -- sorry, iPhone keyboard

* OOM -- out of messages (for iPhone users who haven't upgraded their AT&T "200 messages a month" plan)

:)

Thanks, Sing, for trying to educate unsavvy folks like me. I think I'll stick to standard English. Will there be anyone left to communicate with??
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Post by: Jeanne on August 30, 2007, 02:53:49 PM

Your feeling that your grandparents were buried in that same cemetery and then your finding out that they were and that their graves had been close to those of Keith's should have had you in chills!!!


When I have these feelings, this "knowledge", it's a gentle knowing, not scary at all. I somehow just KNOW. I have no idea HOW I know, but I do. It feels perfectly natural.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 30, 2007, 03:42:41 PM
[shadow=color,glow width,#characters wide] Coussin Gonflable [/shadow]









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Post by: George on August 30, 2007, 03:48:21 PM
Cillaliz, have you read this article?  Foreign-Born Widows Face Deportation (http://www.comcast.net/news/national/index.jsp?cat=DOMESTIC&fn=/2007/08/30/751546.html).  Do you think that this might be something that you'll have to deal with?
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Post by: George on August 30, 2007, 03:57:18 PM
It is getting bad here.... She is now yelling for him to do it

ETA: I am referring to my overly amorous neighbors above me

Dakota, next time it happens, record them and when they're asleep (or at least not engaged in the aforementioned noisy activity), replay the recording at a very loud volume!!

;D
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Post by: George on August 30, 2007, 03:59:26 PM
And I'm surprised that no one has mentioned this:

A Very Happy Birthday to DF(ormer)R Hisaka!!

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Post by: TCB on August 30, 2007, 04:07:10 PM
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%](http://gabrielbcn.files.wordpress.com/2007/06/060907-2150-alanjaylern11.png)[/move]


I like my copy better, seesaw!
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Post by: TCB on August 30, 2007, 04:10:12 PM
;D

Right now, Manhattan is do-able, while Paris is a little more out of reach.  Maybe for our 30th anniversary - January 2011, not all that long from now.

Thirty years in 2011, Ginny?  Were you a child bride?
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Post by: George on August 30, 2007, 04:10:47 PM
I like my copy better, seesaw!

Much better! :D
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 30, 2007, 04:15:48 PM
Good Evening!

Back from running errands.  And back also from Cold Stone Creamery.  :)  I belong to their Birthday Club, and since I had received my coupon via e-mail for a free Love It!-sized Original Creation, well...

Ice cream is good.  Ice cream with some mix-ins is better.  Free ice cream with mix-ins is the best.  :)
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Post by: brian on August 30, 2007, 04:16:31 PM
If I win the lottery, it's off to Carrick-McCross in County Monaghan, Eire, where I'll visit the graves of lots of McCabes and Carolines and Wards and who knows else; then tour the rest of Ireland, with a stop in London for lots of theater before my next(imagined)trip...Speaking of Ireland, on Atc, celebrating Shirley Booth's birthday, I was reminded we owe Mr K. thanks for getting JUNO on CD; I also recently saw The GREAT LIE; Mary Astor won a supporting oscar for it, but said she won for the wrong film; She wanted the Award for MALTESE FALCON
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 30, 2007, 04:21:04 PM
DR MattH - I just got my final schedule for the upcoming Fall SETC conference in Charlotte next weekend.  I'll be coming in Friday, 9/7, night - I may try to come in earlier if my rehearsal gets cancelled/postponed/etc.  On Saturday, I'm only scheduled to play from 9:00-Noon.  Sunday: 9:00-4:30ish.  Monday: 9:00-1:30-ish.  -Then I'm flying back Monday night.

If you'd be interested in sitting in on the auditions on Sunday or Monday (Saturday is a college day), I can arrange for a pass for you - like DR edisaurus did in Atlanta back in March.  Otherwise, if you want to meet up for a meal - since it looks like I'll have plenty of free time this time round - just drop me a line.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 30, 2007, 04:27:05 PM
...And now I'm wondering how long I can hold out from re-cleaning the floor.  My roomie cleaned it earlier.  Sort of.  She sprayed some 409 on the floor, then attached some paper towels to a Swiffer broom, to wipe things up.  Then she attached more paper towels and, more or less, damp mopped the whole thing.  I tried to tell her to damp-mop first to get all the major dirt up - instead of just redistributing the dirt.  There's a weird "dullness" to the floor right now, and the smell of bleach is still quite present in the air too.  So... We'll see.

But at least she cleaned.  :)
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Post by: TCB on August 30, 2007, 04:35:26 PM
Page 4 Eric Fleming and Allison Hayes Rawhide dance!

(http://i10.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/b2/90/da21_1.JPG)

Both of whom died tragically.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 30, 2007, 04:39:29 PM
I hope everyone has taken a look at today's "Gold Box" offerings at Amazon.com.

There's no time like the present to take advantage of those spiffy barstools.

And note, please:  They've begun offering limited-duration "lightning deals".  Right now, it's a DVD of "When Harry Met Sally" for $5.99.  But time is flying.  Once time is up, the old deal is gone and a "new" deal is in the offing.

Be still my heart.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 30, 2007, 04:40:58 PM
Good Evening!

Back from running errands.  And back also from Cold Stone Creamery.  :)  I belong to their Birthday Club, and since I had received my coupon via e-mail for a free Love It!-sized Original Creation, well...

Ice cream is good.  Ice cream with some mix-ins is better.  Free ice cream with mix-ins is the best.  :)

Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy.

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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 30, 2007, 04:45:35 PM
We have had a bit of an afternoon lull, haven't we?

[SHADOW=COLOR,GLOW WIDTH,#CHARACTERS WIDE] I BLAME SINGDAW! [/SHADOW]
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 30, 2007, 04:47:46 PM
Our CBS and FOX affiliates are airing NFL football tonight during prime time....and, thus, I won't be seeing "Big Brother 8" or anything else, I guess, unless I want to watch 2nd string tryouts for the Raiders and 49ers.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 30, 2007, 04:49:17 PM
[SHADOW=COLOR,GLOW WIDTH,#CHARACTERS WIDE] I may as well blame singdaw for that, too! [/SHADOW]
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: DearReaderLaura on August 30, 2007, 05:09:35 PM
Oh dear. We came home, and the house is quite warm. We think the AC quit working.
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Post by: Jane on August 30, 2007, 05:12:22 PM
I want!

If it's not too much trouble...    :)

I'll catch up and then go look for it.
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Post by: bk on August 30, 2007, 05:14:42 PM
Back from rehearsal and two meetings and boy are my arms tired.
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Post by: bk on August 30, 2007, 05:16:07 PM
Had another really fun rehearsal today - blocked  some scenes (we're finding some really fun new things, plus having to come up with solutions to other things because of the radical new set design - it's a challenge, but it does force you to be really creative.  I'll have more detail in the notes.
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Post by: bk on August 30, 2007, 05:17:03 PM
Speaking of details, I had some very sweet e-mails today from dear lurkers, plus the several nice posts about the rehearsal reportage, so I'll keep on with it.
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Post by: Jane on August 30, 2007, 05:21:36 PM
DR Jane:  Actually, your tale is very much like what I was referring to.

Oh, I know the first part had to do with a past life association, I think, but there are other forces at work that push us toward something from time to time.

Your feeling that your grandparents were buried in that same cemetery and then your finding out that they were and that their graves had been close to those of Keith's should have had you in chills!!!

It was probably your grandparents saying, "Hey! We're HERE!"

Maybe they were calling me.  I'm sure my mother did the day I couldn't find my mother's grave.

 I didn't have chills.  First I was thrilled at the discovery and then somewhat emotional to be there.  I only have one small memory of my grandfather & none of my grandmother.  My father never visited their graves, yet they have two large beautiful tombstones.  I also found out my grandmother died after my grandfather, which was a shock & is another story.
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: DakotaCelt on August 30, 2007, 05:23:30 PM
Ron I haven’t felt as if I had been someplace in the past or had the same sort of connection you are talking about.  The closest I came to that was when I went with Keith to visit his grandparent’s graves.  Suddenly I was positive my grandparents were in the same cemetery, & there is no way I could have known this.  I asked at the front desk & discovered I was correct.  Interesting, we were very close to their graves when I had my sudden inspiration.  

Serendipity is a powerful thing as is a sixth sense....
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Post by: DakotaCelt on August 30, 2007, 05:24:17 PM
Actually, DR Singdaw,  we do have some of that going on at the library where I work...

I have seen / heard students making out in study rooms and in the periodical area.
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Post by: Jane on August 30, 2007, 05:26:54 PM
Singdaw I saved the NetSpeak to read later.

Jose you have such "interesting" roomies.
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Post by: bk on August 30, 2007, 05:26:59 PM
I was thinking about going out for some chow but I'm just too zonked - wouldn't get anywhere before 8:45 and wouldn't get back before 10:00 and I have to get to bed early.
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Post by: Jane on August 30, 2007, 05:28:00 PM
Keith & I were told not to kiss in the hallways of Hamilton High.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 30, 2007, 05:28:48 PM
I was thinking about going out for some chow but I'm just too zonked - wouldn't get anywhere before 8:45 and wouldn't get back before 10:00 and I have to get to bed early.

Did the person your subletting from leave a stack of delivery menus for you?
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Post by: FJL on August 30, 2007, 05:30:44 PM
Is "Dear Lurker" another name for a guest?
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Post by: Jane on August 30, 2007, 05:40:13 PM
We lost power this afternoon & if I don't return later tonight it is because we lost it again.  It is pouring right now.  
DR Laura don't be jealous.  We needed it too.  Our fire danger is at extreme.
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Post by: Jane on August 30, 2007, 05:40:41 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY EX DR HISAKA!
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Post by: Ginny on August 30, 2007, 05:41:52 PM
Thirty years in 2011, Ginny?  Were you a child bride?

 :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

DR TCB, you are too, too kind!  Actually, I was a very old (according to the college students who worked for me at the time) bride - age 30.
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Post by: Ginny on August 30, 2007, 05:49:39 PM
Here's hoping DR Laura has air conditioning - I've been in Phoenix in the summer and wouldn't want to be without it.

Along those lines, we've turned our AC off and opened the windows - s'posed to get down in the 50's tonight.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on August 30, 2007, 06:03:37 PM
It's out.
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Ginny on August 30, 2007, 06:05:48 PM
Oh, DR Laura, I'm sorry.
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Post by: td on August 30, 2007, 06:10:11 PM
Keith & I were told not to kiss in the hallways of Hamilton High.
I once had a young lady who would serenade me in the hallways of Fox Chapel High, with a guitar and Kenny Loggins songs. . . . ;D  ???  :-\
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Post by: DakotaCelt on August 30, 2007, 06:13:35 PM
I was posting some reserve materials for a professor at the library that his students cuold use...

I could not help but smile when I saw the title and thought Francois might find it interesting...

SIXTY MILLION FRENCHMEN CANT BE WRONG

(http://www.nadeaubarlow.com/img/cover/large/book_sixty_million.gif)

and here is the related website

http://www.nadeaubarlow.com/books/view/1 (http://www.nadeaubarlow.com/books/view/1)
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Post by: td on August 30, 2007, 06:25:36 PM
I found the Ted Andrews book on past lives at Borders this evening; also picked up The Puppini Sisters' cd, "Betcha Bottom Dollar" which in addition to the swing standards contains a brilliant version of Kate Bush's "Wuthering Heights."
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on August 30, 2007, 06:25:44 PM
Thanks, DR Ginny. Sometimes it happens.
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Post by: td on August 30, 2007, 06:29:14 PM
Once when I visited Fort Sumter, I was unable to move for a five minute period or more, the only time in my life I can state that I was glued to the spot, as I felt that there were welcoming forces holding me there, embracing me and ultimately leading me to a closed off area of the fort which used to be used as a hospital area (it was under reconstruction at the time).

Just thought I'd share.

DR Jane - Dixie's *growth* is back in her face, but, any time the camera is ready, she turns away. . .Garbo, indeed!
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Post by: td on August 30, 2007, 06:30:22 PM
DR DearReaderLaura - you should go to the nearest Starbucks and get yourself a venti frapppuccino - the blueberry cream is excellent.
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 30, 2007, 06:30:33 PM
I found the Ted Andrews book on past lives at Borders this evening; also picked up The Puppini Sisters' cd, "Betcha Bottom Dollar" which in addition to the swing standards contains a brilliant version of Kate Bush's "Wuthering Heights."
A few Nay sayers on here but I really enjoy the CD.
I bought it after hearing "Wuthering Heights". It's the first time I have ever understood Kate's words! "Heart of Glass" is great too.
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 30, 2007, 06:32:21 PM
Thanks td for the link to "Waters Of March" lyrics and the notes about the translation to English.
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: td on August 30, 2007, 06:32:31 PM
tomovoz - have you heard Pat Benatar's cover of "Wuthering Heights?"
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: td on August 30, 2007, 06:33:01 PM
Thanks td for the link to "Waters Of March" lyrics and the notes about the translation to English.

 :-*   You are most welcome.
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 30, 2007, 06:35:31 PM
No - not heard Pat's version.

and not yet posted Renée!
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 30, 2007, 06:37:44 PM
Somehow I visualise Dawn French doing Kate Bush impersonations each time I hear "Wuthering Heights".
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Post by: vixmom on August 30, 2007, 06:38:09 PM
I just came back from somewhere I had never been before, Philadelphia PA.  We stayed for three days and we saw  the King Tut  exhibit in the Franklin Science museum, as well as exploring the rest of the museum


We saw the Librty Bell,
 toured Independence Hall, Franklin Court, Besty Ross's home, the US Mint as well as  "Riding the Duck' (an vehicle built for WWII , it looks like a boat with wheels.  First we toured  "The Historical Mile" and then we drove into the Delaware River and had a lovely afternoon cruise down the  river.

We also took a London Double decker bus tour of the city.

We ate at City Tavern,  the oldest Tavern in Philadelphia. It was  frequented by many members of the Continental Congress inclsuing  Mr. Adams, Mr Jefferson and Dr. Franklin  and even Paul Revere stopped int here when he was in town.

 
 We had a great time in our country's (former) capital!!    
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 30, 2007, 06:40:28 PM
But did you see DR DtM.

Priorities!
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Tomovoz on August 30, 2007, 06:41:03 PM
DR Franklin does not seem to post here much at all!
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Tomovoz on August 30, 2007, 06:41:39 PM
unless that is DR Ben.
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Post by: Jennifer on August 30, 2007, 06:52:53 PM
Speaking of the Closer. Here in canada they have always showed it starting the beginning of september.

Only the network it has been on (Global tv, well their CH sister station) is being turned into an E channel starting September. So no the Closer on their sched. I assume they have the rights. I wonder if there is any way to find out if any other station will be airing the show in Canada.

For some reason TNT is one station we do not get here.
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Jane on August 30, 2007, 06:59:39 PM
DR Laura vibes for a quick AC recovery.  Ours was out in the bedroom for several days.  I didn't mind it nearly as much as Keith did.  

We dropped 20 degrees after our storm.
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Jane on August 30, 2007, 07:02:32 PM
Bryan's Hummus:

1 can garbanzo beans (chick peas)
Save a little of the liquid in case you need it

About ½ juice of lemon

¼ cup tahini-sometimes called sesame butter (decent, not stuff in the can or too watery) stir before using

Clove or two of garlic

Salt to taste, maybe ½ teaspoon

Can add a little cayenne pepper or paprika

Blend all the ingredients
If too thick add a little of the reserved liquid

Best if let sit in frig overnight but can be eaten immediately

Drizzle a little olive oil on top & sprinkle with a little sweet paprika or chili powder before serving.

Bryan likes to put spices on his pita when he toasts it, & he only toasts one side on a cookie sheet while I skip the spices & toast both sides on a cookie sheet.
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Cillaliz on August 30, 2007, 07:05:28 PM
DR Cillaliz, the easiest thing i can think of to make for your potluck is hummus and pita!   There are many recipes for hummus around (i make it quite often). Get a can of chickpeas.  Add in chopped garlic, olive oil and lemon juice.  I have this special hand mixer and it's made in seconds!  Go to the grocery story get some pita bread and cut it.  It's really good!

Thanks DR Jennifer...I've been thinking about making hummus
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: vixmom on August 30, 2007, 07:07:25 PM
But did you see DR DtM.

Priorities!

No, but I was thinking about him all the time,  if I knew his last name I would have looked him up inthe phone book
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Jane on August 30, 2007, 07:07:55 PM

Stateside, I want to see Tacoma.
I want to see Seattle.
I want to see San Francisco.
I want to return to Charleston, SC.
I want to see Salt Lake City.

What about Ashland!! ;)
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Post by: vixmom on August 30, 2007, 07:08:05 PM
Condolences to DR Kerry
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Post by: vixmom on August 30, 2007, 07:08:44 PM
Congratulations to DR DakotaCelt's  great great great aunt
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Post by: vixmom on August 30, 2007, 07:09:01 PM
COME HOME FREDDY!!!!!!
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 30, 2007, 07:09:39 PM
No, but I was thinking about him all the time,  if I knew his last name I would have looked him up inthe phone book
He only works there DR Vixmom. He lives in NJ.

More importantly - he is back at HHW
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Post by: vixmom on August 30, 2007, 07:11:09 PM
I been almost no here... I want to see everywhere!!


I would very much like to see Australia and almost all of its wildlife... except the insects



I don't like  bug...

or spiders


especially when they are the size of your head


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Post by: vixmom on August 30, 2007, 07:11:29 PM
Well Vixdad wants  computer time so  bye bye!!!
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: TCB on August 30, 2007, 07:11:33 PM
What about Ashland!! ;)

Priorities, my dear Jane, priorities!
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: George on August 30, 2007, 07:11:39 PM
I just came back from somewhere I had never been before, Philadelphia PA.  We stayed for three days and we saw  the King Tut  exhibit in the Franklin Science museum, as well as exploring the rest of the museum


We saw the Librty Bell,
 toured Independence Hall, Franklin Court, Besty Ross's home, the US Mint as well as  "Riding the Duck' (a vehicle built for WWII , it looks like a boat with wheels....  

Vixmom, you can "Ride the Duck (http://www.ridetheducksofseattle.com/)" in Seatte, too!  Is it the same kind of vehicle?  Here are some pictures:

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t127/georged55/RidetheDuck-Seattle-01.jpg) (http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t127/georged55/RidetheDuck-Seattle-03.jpg)
 (http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t127/georged55/RidetheDuck-Seattle-02.jpg) (http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t127/georged55/RidetheDuck-Seattle-04.jpg)
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Post by: vixmom on August 30, 2007, 07:11:52 PM
He only works there DR Vixmom. He lives in NJ.

More importantly - he is back at HHW

HUZZAH!!!!



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Post by: vixmom on August 30, 2007, 07:12:32 PM
Vixmom, you can "Ride the Duck (http://www.ridetheducksofseattle.com/)" in Seatte, too!  Is it the same kind of vehicle?  Here are some pictures:

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t127/georged55/RidetheDuck-Seattle-01.jpg) (http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t127/georged55/RidetheDuck-Seattle-03.jpg)
 (http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t127/georged55/RidetheDuck-Seattle-02.jpg) (http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t127/georged55/RidetheDuck-Seattle-04.jpg)


That's it!!
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Post by: vixmom on August 30, 2007, 07:13:16 PM
Ok, I am being told I have to say good bye now

Goodbye now
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 30, 2007, 07:20:37 PM
Goodbye For Now.. A SS reference.
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Post by: Jennifer on August 30, 2007, 07:23:14 PM
DR, RonP re: Big Brother (no spoilers).

You should check to see if your CBS station is showing it at 1 or 2am. I think most are.

Also i'd check out BBAD if you get ShowTime Too (or the feeds if you get them).
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 30, 2007, 07:24:23 PM

Cilla-My suggestion is very similar to Jennifers, only I toast my pita for more flavor.

Buy pita, spread both sides with olive oil, slice in triangles, and toast both sides in the oven.

Humus to go with that would be nice.  I have Bryan’s delicious recipe if you want I will hunt for it.  We have a local restaurant that makes delicious hummus or more often than not, I buy it.

The toasted pita is always a bit hit.  


Thanks DR Jane. If you find the recipe that would be great. Otherwise I have found a number of recipes, I'll pick one and go for it. The toasted pita is a great idea.
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Post by: Jennifer on August 30, 2007, 07:24:54 PM
Oh and re: Big Brother

(no who won HOH spoilers, but simply what the challenge is).

*
*
*













It's actually something new that looks quite interesting. They all (eric, dani, dick, zach) have to fill a large pot with a small tea cup. It could take hours (which is why i think it could be cool to watch BBAD or the feeds).

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Post by: Jane on August 30, 2007, 07:27:00 PM
'night.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on August 30, 2007, 07:29:38 PM
It has cooled down to 103, and there are dark clouds in the distance. Maybe we'll get rain to cool us down; of course, that will make it more humid.
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 30, 2007, 07:30:36 PM
Cillaliz, have you read this article?  Foreign-Born Widows Face Deportation (http://www.comcast.net/news/national/index.jsp?cat=DOMESTIC&fn=/2007/08/30/751546.html).  Do you think that this might be something that you'll have to deal with?

Hmm, I hadn't seen this. It really is interesting. If you get divorced in the first 2 years but can prove it was a real marriage not just for a green card you can still get residency, but if he dies you don't. That just doesn't seem right
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Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2007, 07:39:06 PM
DR Vixmom - Sounds like you had a fantastic trip to Philly.  Yea!  :)

DR Jane - Thanks so much for the recipe!!!!

***THROWIN' THE BLAME VIBES*** to DR RLP

Where, oh where, can our dear Freddy be?  :(
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 30, 2007, 07:42:51 PM
Thanks DR Jane for the recipe.
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Post by: George on August 30, 2007, 07:45:46 PM
Time to leave work.

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Post by: George on August 30, 2007, 07:46:03 PM
I said that I would mow my sister's lawn. :P

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Post by: George on August 30, 2007, 07:46:23 PM
Until later!

But before I go...
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Post by: George on August 30, 2007, 07:47:41 PM
PAGE 12 VIBES~FOR~FREDDY'S~RETURN DANCE!!

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t127/georged55/catdancing.gif)

;D
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Cillaliz on August 30, 2007, 08:04:44 PM
Well I had quite a busy evening. I took all the drywall off the walls in my basement room that I'm redoing.  It is all now piled up outside the door where it will be picked up and taken to the dump tomorrow morning.  I was looking lovely in my goggles and mask all covered in dry wall dust.  Charming.  It was a lot of work, but underneath is a poured cement room.   I am not going to put up new sheet rock, which means I need the electrician to come before I can do anything else.

So other than cleaning, there isn't anything else I can really do until he comes which won't be until Tuesday. Which will give me time to plan and figure out exactly what I'm going to do with the room.  What fun
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Post by: MBarnum on August 30, 2007, 08:05:16 PM
Oh DR George, that cat dance made me laugh!

Which, I really needed 'cause there is still no sign of Freddy!
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Post by: MBarnum on August 30, 2007, 08:06:06 PM
I really must decide it is spelled Freddy or Freddie. I think Freddy.
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Post by: TCB on August 30, 2007, 08:07:05 PM
I really must decide it is spelled Freddy or Freddie. I think Freddy.

Mike - did you check back at the garage where he was trapped last time?
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 30, 2007, 08:12:16 PM
Iowa Court rules same sex couples can marry

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/law/08/30/iowa.samesexmarriage/index.html
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Post by: TCB on August 30, 2007, 08:12:41 PM
I hope this works.  Is this not an adorable photo?  You have to look carefully.
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 30, 2007, 08:14:18 PM
That's a squirrel in the middle of the group!
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Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2007, 08:14:32 PM
We did have a little rain (very little) around 7:30 this evening, but it didn't cool things down much.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2007, 08:15:43 PM
I began my evening watching another CLOSER episode from On Demand. It was the one with the serial killer who branded the women's feet. As enjoyable as usual.
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 30, 2007, 08:16:07 PM
DR Michael...have you looked around the neighborhood? Called the local shelter?  Even though he has a chip, maybe they haven't checked it.  Have you posted signs in the neighborhood?  I know I always look closely at signs posted and keep an eye out for the animals.
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 30, 2007, 08:16:49 PM
Yeah! Tomorrow is Friday....this week flew by!
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 30, 2007, 08:17:24 PM
I do like the "Serious" pic of TCB.
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Post by: TCB on August 30, 2007, 08:19:51 PM
Iowa Court rules same sex couples can marry

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/law/08/30/iowa.samesexmarriage/index.html


The judge made the exact point I always try to make; that any couple has the right to enter into a civil marriage.  If churches oppose same sex marriages, so be it; don't allow them to marry in your church.  But there is a separation of church and state; and whatever the churches opinion is, should in no way interfere in a person's civil rights.
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2007, 08:21:46 PM
Next was Val Kilmer IS Moses in THE TEN COMMANDMENTS: THE MUSICAL. Oh, dear, where to start.

Well, it was a GIGANTIC production. And very expensive looking. My heart ached when I saw money spent on this and taped, scored, etc. so expensively, and we have no video version of classics like FOLLIES. There ought to be a law!

I don't know why I wasn't expecting it, but I had no idea it was a pop opera. Ugh! My least favorite style of musical. On the other hand, I did like a few of the melodies. But those LYRICS!!!! Someone needs a rhyming dictionary. The WORST rhymes I've heard outside of rap lyrics. Such lazy, clumsy rhymes. Gag!

The principal singers had super powerful voices. Yes, they were miked (hate those wrap around face mics), but these singing actors had range and power.

And Val Kilmer surprised me. Yes, he was BY FAR the weakest of the principal singers, but he didn't embarrass himself as a singing actor, so I guess that's a plus for him.

I HATED that the DVD wasn't enhanced for widescreen TVs. I mean, if you're going to shoot it in 16:9, why not do an anamorphic transfer while you're at it?
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Post by: TCB on August 30, 2007, 08:21:55 PM
That's a squirrel in the middle of the group!

Isn't that cute?  I got a series of 11 photos of this merged family.
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 30, 2007, 08:24:28 PM
Isn't that cute?  I got a series of 11 photos of this merged family.

It's very cute.
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Post by: TCB on August 30, 2007, 08:24:39 PM
Isn't that cute?  I got a series of 11 photos of this merged family.

Okay, just one more.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2007, 08:25:23 PM
Next came 16 BLOCKS. I got this DVD for Christmas last year, and I've watched it three or four times. It's an excellent and underrated litttle thriller. For the first time, I looked at the alternate ending for the movie. I MUCH prefer the ending they used in the theatrical release.
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Post by: TCB on August 30, 2007, 08:26:09 PM
Okay, just one more.


I believe that is Cason drinking, with BJ and Jose watching.
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2007, 08:26:57 PM
I finished my evening with MAD MEN.









Oh, my, Don's marriage looks to be slowly crumbling. And Pete's marriage is looking none too happy either.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2007, 08:36:34 PM
I guess I'll head down now to get ready for bed.

Good night!
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Post by: Jeanne on August 30, 2007, 08:41:28 PM
DR Franklin does not seem to post here much at all!

Perhaps he is one of the lurkers BK is always on about.
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Post by: bk on August 30, 2007, 08:45:27 PM
I think I shall post the notes now and get to sleep early for a change.
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Post by: bk on August 30, 2007, 08:46:07 PM
What is frightening is that Barry Pearl is actually beginning to LOOK like a Brain to me.
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Post by: Jeanne on August 30, 2007, 08:49:21 PM
Cillaliz, you always amaze me with your projects. I know you say you don't do that sort of thing all the time, but when you do, you do it BIG TIME! No, I would NOT tear out drywall.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 30, 2007, 08:50:03 PM
Next was Val Kilmer IS Moses in THE TEN COMMANDMENTS: THE MUSICAL. Oh, dear, where to start.

Well, it was a GIGANTIC production. And very expensive looking. My heart ached when I saw money spent on this and taped, scored, etc. so expensively, and we have no video version of classics like FOLLIES. There ought to be a law!

Yep.  That was one big ole mess on stage of the Kodak Theatre!

As for the scoring, I think it was just a pit of ten players, four(!) of which were on keyboards.  And one of the drummers was on a drum machine!
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Post by: Jeanne on August 30, 2007, 08:50:26 PM
I think I shall post the notes now and get to sleep early for a change.

Early? BK, it's 11:41.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on August 30, 2007, 08:52:07 PM
Vixmom, you can "Ride the Duck (http://www.ridetheducksofseattle.com/)" in Seatte, too!  Is it the same kind of vehicle?  Here are some pictures:

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t127/georged55/RidetheDuck-Seattle-01.jpg) (http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t127/georged55/RidetheDuck-Seattle-03.jpg)
 (http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t127/georged55/RidetheDuck-Seattle-02.jpg) (http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t127/georged55/RidetheDuck-Seattle-04.jpg)


Interesting ride Geprge!
Title: Re:THE BARE MINIMUM
Post by: Jeanne on August 30, 2007, 08:52:40 PM
'Night, all.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on August 30, 2007, 08:53:35 PM
Stunning avatar TCB!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on August 30, 2007, 08:54:00 PM
page 13 dance...

That dancing cat picture is just too cute....