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Well, you've read the notes, the notes had many movements, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're currently having a movement.
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And the word of the day is: OBLATION!
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Topic of the Day: Everything written by BK! And I'm not just saying that. :)
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Last night's rehearsal went...long. ::) It'll tighten up as opening night (THIS Friday!! :o) approaches, but I think it's as short a script as it's gonna be. I got there at about 6:45 PM, we didn't start the run until about 8:20 or so and we didn't leave until 12:05 (after notes)!
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I did my act one costume changes but not the act two changes. They're simple, but I need to bring a pull-over sweater, a shirt and another dinner-type jacket tonight and then I'll have all my costume pieces. I don't have any real quick changes, but a couple that I have to do backstage (I'm not the only one), but fortunately, I'll have at least two or three pages to do them. :)
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Happy Birthday DF(ormer) Reader, divarobbie! :)
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TOD
Bret Haillday's Michael Shayne mysteries. (what else?)
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T.O.D.
A leather-bound, special limited edition of A NIGHT TO REMEMBER signed by the author, the late Walter Lord.
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And the word of the day is: OBLATION!
And The Song Of The Day Is: CELEBRATION
(Thank You Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt)
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Good morning, all! I've got another day on the Men's Chorus charts. Yesterday was a difficult one: a big band chart for Kelli O'Hara, yhe guest artiste and the boys, only not enough saxes and not enough brass. Then you have to think too hard to make it work since it will never sound right or big enough. Oy.
Today's number is one that calls for a marching band sound. Hopefully it will be easier.
Now tha I've got the carbon monoxide detector, I'm feeling no effects. Perhaps my stove is okay. Chalk it up as one more anxiety transfer.
TOD: Perhaps later.
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What about a standing oblation?
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Very cool here this morning, and of course it is a work day.
TOD:
First editions:
ATLAS SHRUGGED
WILL THERE REALLY BE A MORNING?
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Nice pictures yesterday from DRS ELMORE, td, and LAURA.
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Off to work.
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And the word of the day is: OBLATION!
Ob-La-Di,
Ob-La-Dah,
Ob-La-Day-Tion!
La-La, how the life goes on!
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I've a copy of the Good Housekeeping Cookbook, circa 1940, which belonged to my father when he was in college and which he passed on to me.
It's not in very good shape, but I love it.
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I've got the laundry in and I have to raise hell with my bank in a few minutes. Here are my beloved brother Randy and my wonderful sister-in-law JoAnn.
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If you ever wondered what Lady Macbeth looked like, she's more of a blond now.
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My great-nephews Chase, who's 4 now, and Jaden, who just turned 2.
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And I feel like I could have used another hour of sleep. Ah, well. Just means a nice afternoon nap will be coming my way, well, this afternoon. ;)
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As for the Topic of the Day...
Well, if Music Books count - My complete Henle (http://www.henle.de/index.cfm?lang=en&country=us) hardcover edition library that I splurged on while I was in college. They were offering a special deal on the whole series - at least the piano works - and I took it. It was set up as a sort of subscription. You received three to five books every couple of weeks. This way you did not have to drop a whole chunk of change at once.
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And now it's time for me to hop on the A Train to play a few hours of auditions. Afterwards, I'm hoping to make it down to Chelsea to get my hairs cut since I'm about a week or two overdue for a trimming.
Laters...
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Tuesday morning greetings! Back to work today after my 6-day Thanksgiving break.
Today is my mother's 89th birthday and she's on a bus trip to Branson, Missouri, for the week. Here's her line-up of shows:
Today - matinee, Andy Williams Christmas; evening, Showboat Branson Belle Holiday Show
Tomorrow - morning, Spirit of Christmas; matinee, Gatlin Brothers/Lennon Sisters Holiday; evening, Mannheim Steamroller
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Last night, I went through the first disc of six in the Doctor Who - Complete Third Series set. Along with outtakes (funny) and deleted scenes (not funny), the first disc contains the second Doctor Who Christmas Special - The Runaway Bride, which introduces Brit comic actress Catherine Tate as Donna Noble. She didn't stick with the Doctor for the Third Series, but will be returning for the Fourth Series, which should take the show in some interesting new and abrasive directions.
Also on the disc is a full-hour Doctor Who Confidential: Music and Monsters, detailing the efforts at staging a concert of Murray Gold's music for the series. Reading about our esteemed BK's problems in producing his recent Schwartz/Menkin tribute, what executive producer Julie Gardner pulled off seems easy in comparison... even if she was putting on a show for an audience of 2000 at the Millenium Centre in Cardiff, Wales, with the performing talents of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales plus a chorus and gobs of stunt performers in costume and special effects and a screen for edited visuals from the television show. And it was done as a fundraiser for Children in Need (http://www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/). But Gardner had the clout of the BBC working for her, compared to the services that Cason and Adrianna gave our esteemed one. Still, it's an interesting hour for putting things in perspective.
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If you ever wondered what Lady Macbeth looked like, she's more of a blond now.
What a terrible thing to say about a horse!
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TOD:
Tough, I've many books, some have a greater personal value than others which have more monetary value. Here's a few that I value the highest:
my two first editions of SHE by H. Rider Haggard.
A first edition of TARZAN OF THE APES by Edgar Rice Burroughs, with his autograph tipped in.
A signed limited edition of SCARAMOUCHE by Rafael Sabatini.
A doubly-signed copy of THE BRETHREN by Rider Haggard to John Hays Hammond.
A signed Limited Edition of BEAU GESTE by P.C. Wren.
A first of THE PRINCESS BRIDE by William Goldman.
My latest coup was discovering an American first of THE TRIUMPHS OF EUGENE VALMONT by Robert Barr (1906)...a somewhat seminal piece of detective fiction...for $3.50 in an old bookstore here in Kentucky. I found only two copies online, one going for $150; the other $250.
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Jose - Is the Christmas Carol that's at NY's Town Hall on December 11, 10:30 a.m. the one Jason is in?
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...A first of THE PRINCESS BRIDE by William Goldman....
With Goldman's interjections in red, I trust.
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Good morning, everyone.
TOD:
I have no first editions.
I do, however, have a great many books. I love to buy books, but hate to get rid of them. Given the cost of real estate these days, I am forced to purge what I can, which is always difficult for me.
Yes, BK's books are at the top of my Valued list. My Laurie King books aren't far behind, then Minette Walters, esp THE ICE HOUSE, which still mesmerizes me. In non-fiction, Philip Bailey's HOMEOPATHIC PSYCHOLOGY is one I'd dearly hate to lose.
Given the availability of used books on the Internet, maybe I don't hold onto books quite as tightly as I used to. Well, maybe, maybe not.
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Today I am off to the dentist. A few weeks ago I had a dream about having my teeth drilled--a sort of MARATHON MAN dream. Most unseemly! The drilling was on the right side of my mouth. A few days later I noticed a rough spot right there on the right side. Upon further investigation, I found that I am missing part of at least one tooth. Ugh! We'll see what the dentist says. I seldom remember my dreams, and now, of course, I'm thinking that it wasn't just a dream.
Anyone else have experiences like this?
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And one for Molars
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But seriously, Jeanne, hope the dentist visit is pain-free
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DR Ben - Thanks for the USB turntable encouragement! :) Most appreciated.
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DR George - hope your shoes show up!
I have you covered for taping the Bryant Park television extravaganza tonight.
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DR td - nice holiday photos! Also thanks for the lovely photos of DearReaderLaura DR, DR RLP, and DR elmore3003. [I haven't seen too many adults in the "bearskin rug" pose! ;) ]
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DR TCB - condolences to you.
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***TOURING VIBES*** and BREAK A LEG to DR Jason!!! :)
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***FORTITUDE AND SUCCESS VIBES*** to DR Cillaliz!
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bk, thanks for the interesting insight into the world of rare books, which hereforto I have known nothing about.
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One of my most prized books is REMEMBERING MUSCLE BEACH personally signed by the author Harold Zinkin who was Mr. America 1945.
Another is my signed copy of Cal Bolder's (aka E. C. Craver) novel THE LAST REUNION ( a very, very good mystery thriller by the way!)
In fact any of my books that are signed by the author are among my favorites and most prized as they could not be replaced, in some cases.
Otherwise, the books I enjoy having around the most are the series of WHATEVER BECAME OF.....? books. I discovered them as a kid and bought each one as it was released, up until the series stopped in the mid 1980s or whenever it was.
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Good morning!
Warmer here today, and my heat hasn't popped on all morning. What an amazing fall we've had!
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Author Harold Zinkin
(http://www.mariostrong.com/muscleevolution/HAROLDZINKIN.jpg)
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I prize lots of books in my collection, but I care nothing about their market value or worth to anyone but me.
Among the books I find myself returning to for information and fun are THE SEASON, THE WORLD OF MUSICAL COMEDY, MUSICAL THEATRE ON RECORD, and all of Ethan Mordden's Broadway decade history/commentaries.
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Author Harold Zinkin
(http://www.mariostrong.com/muscleevolution/HAROLDZINKIN.jpg)
I don't think that's a pen in his hand!
;)
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Author Harold Zinkin
(http://www.mariostrong.com/muscleevolution/HAROLDZINKIN.jpg)
That physique would stand him in great stead with the bodybuilders of today. When I look at lots of older musclemen of the 1940s and 1950s, they're just not as chisled all over or with as huge a definition as today's athletes. Not so with Harold.
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Good morning, all.
Another day in the last week of November 2007.
Sigh.
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I've rethought rewatching HAIRSPRAY with the Java-enhanced commentaries. That's 2 hours I could spend watching something that's stacked up here, so I'll put the commentary off for a later date and watch LIVE FREE AND DIE HARD tonight.
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And I'm off to work. My one day this week when I'm not scheduled for self-scan.
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This afternoon, I'll get caught up with the TV I have on the DVR, and then watch another MURDER SHE WROTE episode from season 7 if there's time.
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Dropping by to say hello...
Off to finish a paper for a class I have been working on the last two weeks on the three elements in the development of Latin America....
Editing and now I have to finish figuring out how to do compound citations. I know how to do endlists and citation for anthropology and history in general. But why oh why does Latin American history have to be confusing....
I prefer the method of fly-by citation and endnotes. Much easier!
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3D, I do apologize for not sending the tape yet... My life has been a bit upside down the last two weeks. It is packaged up.
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I, too, enjoyed "Chuck" last night. Of course, I've enjoyed every episode of "Chuck" and last night was no exception.
As for "Heroes":
SPOILER
I found the episode pretty rewarding with one exception. I am absolutely appalled at the boring writing in the Maya-Silar sequences. It's like these were written for 5-year-olds or something...or BY 5-year-olds. The dialogue is SO trite and the performances are SO-O-O lugubrious that it nauseates me. And they do go on and on and on. I think this entire sub-arc is a misfire from the gitgo. I just wish Silar were more interesting.
I recorded "Journeyman" for later viewing. I was tired.
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But seriously, Jeanne, hope the dentist visit is pain-free
Thank you, Fred. The $$$ are also a concern. And I chuckled over your molars joke.
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NDSU history department uses Chicago Style....
I am most comfortable with Turabian and MLA. I have used APA a bit and that is not too bad either.
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and I have to add the accent marks on all the names.
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I prize lots of books in my collection, but I care nothing about their market value or worth to anyone but me.
Among the books I find myself returning to for information and fun are THE SEASON, THE WORLD OF MUSICAL COMEDY, MUSICAL THEATRE ON RECORD, and all of Ethan Mordden's Broadway decade history/commentaries.
Ethan Mordden, misinformation herself. He's got a prodigious memory but that doesn't excuse his inability to check his facts. I have signed editions of his earlier books before he crowned himself and Ken Mandelbaum high prtiests of the musical theatre around 1989 and both started snubbing old friends..
I have a couple of Stephen King first editions before they started printing the first editions in millions of copies: THE SHINING and SALEM'S LOT and many signed books and musical scores.
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Author Harold Zinkin
(http://www.mariostrong.com/muscleevolution/HAROLDZINKIN.jpg)
Facially, he looks a bit like BK--young BK. Or am I the only one who thinks so?
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3D, I do apologize for not sending the tape yet... My life has been a bit upside down the last two weeks. It is packaged up.
I'm sorry to read about this, DakotaCelt. I hope things have begun to settle.
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I can turn the beast in tomorrow.... A freind is going to look over the beast for a few things I may have missed.
HOORAY!!!!!!!!
and a question for Jose...
When you spell your name in the correct Spanish proportion, do you have a tick mark on the "e"?
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Loved Elmore's pictures....
Wonder if the MacBEths want visitors.... I can send them some vultures.
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Author Harold Zinkin
(http://www.mariostrong.com/muscleevolution/HAROLDZINKIN.jpg)
I'm getting flashes where this guy is actually moving. maybe I need more than just a trip to the dentist. ???
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I seriously considered taking them SNIPE hunting....
A form of discipline here in the prairie for naughty people....
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DakotaCelt: Your "inbox" is full. I attempted to send you a note a few moments ago.
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Jrand... Will the planets straighten out for my benefit?
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Facially, he looks a bit like BK--young BK. Or am I the only one who thinks so?
Possibly. But who the heck is looking at his face?
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Good morning! The Steelers won by the hair on their chinny chin chin. Not a pretty picture. If the Steelers weren't playing so horrible I would say it was an entertaining game (like the ball stuck in the mud). I picked up my boys from Heinz field around 11:30ish last night. They were drenched ...
We stayed up late last night (this morning) and watched '300'. Everyone is sleeping the day away today. Ahhh, to be young again ... I'm trying to clean to 'decorate' for the holidays. The quest continues. Back to work tomorrow.
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Ron, MY inbox isn't full (she says flirtatiously).
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Facially, he looks a bit like BK--young BK. Or am I the only one who thinks so?
No, I don't see it, but you know bk a lot better than I do. :)
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Possibly. But who the heck is looking at his face?
Well, I DID!
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DR Ron, you will really enjoy JOURNEYMAN, I think. I found it a sensational wrap-up to its two-parter. Nail biting tension through much of the show. This is one show I'm really going to miss when it goes away.
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try now Ron
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DaNiece, the Vikings might actually stand a slim chance of making the playoffs
............... I'm Shocked!!!
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Some of my TV shows are preempted tonight, but I still have BONES (kiss-alert), HOUSE, and SVU. I have finally parted ways with NIP/TUCK and won't be watching any longer.
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But knowing the Vikes, they will choke in the playoffs
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As for HEROES, yes, the Miya storyline was a bust from the get-go, and creator-producer-writer Tim Kring has said as much. I suspect we'll be seeing the last of her soon.
I disagree firmly about the character of Sylar. I find him dangerous and creepy even when he has little to do. He's a psychopath and just his presence for me adds a danger and a tension to a scene knowing that he's capable of any atrocity.
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Jeanne, you flirt! LOL!! ;)
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Well, time to head downstairs, tidy up a few things, check the mail, and then start thinking about lunch. Steak today. Yumm!
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I'm up, I'm up, and too early. I did end up finishing the Twin Peaks series, so was up until two.
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You know Jeanne, If we both flirt with Ron, Karen might be jealous.... ;)
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You know Jeanne, If we both flirt with Ron, Karen might be jealous.... ;)
Where IS Miss Karen, anyway?
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If I'm ever in a room with Mr Ron Pulliam, I WILL sit next to him, and I WILL ask him to dance. He WON'T dance, but I'll still ask.
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TOD...
Oldest Book: 1865 Geography text book of the United States....
Rarest : A copy of the GAR collection of Anecdotes and Campfire songs and stories printed in 1878. My great grandfather got it as a gift as a child. Neat little book.
Treasured: Tough decision.... I have so many..
ONes I refuse to buy: Harlequin romances
Ones I can do without: Some of the popular fiction.
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BK, you might get a kick (caffeinated or otherwise) out of this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9de97cfUewA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9de97cfUewA)
TOD: sentimentality wise, I have a wonderful signed first edition of The Silly Book by Stoo Hample, with a neat little drawing of Boodleheimer inside. :) The Silly Book was my favorite book when I was about 4 or 5, and it continues to be a family favorite with my kids.
Unfortunately an autographed edition of Will There Really Be a Morning? continues to elude me. (That's a little joke for JR and me).
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Jeanne, I was wondering the same thing about MissKaren
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Autographed books:
Cecelia Ahern's P.S. I love you
Leif Enger's Peace like a River
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TOD...
ONes I refuse to buy: Harlequin romances
I can't read Harlequin romances, either, but I met two women in a screenwriting class some years ago who are both romance novelists. (They were attending the class to help with dialogue.) They weren't well-known, but were doing quite well with their books. Romance SELLS. I contacted the publisher they referred me to, but ugh!! I could NEVER write to those guidelines! Not even tongue-in-cheek!
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I am off to contend with the complexities of Latin American history again...
Have fun!
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Some of it that stuff Jeanne is too formulaic for me. I like creativity
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I do want to read Little Pink Slips by Sally Koslow. She is a Fargo native who once worked for McCalls and she wrote a book based her experiences after Rosie bought the magazine. A fictional account.
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Some of it that stuff Jeanne is too formulaic for me. I like creativity
It's waay too unreal for me! Everyone is gorgeous, strong, rich, etc.
Maybe my interest in quirky romances is a backlash against this Harlequin stuff.
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As one of my novelist classmates stated, "The men we write about don't exist." Maybe the women they write about don't exist, either.
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But knowing the Vikes, they will choke in the playoffs
Good luck! It's fun when your team is in the playoffs. You played the Giants - Eli Manning - that was a sweet win. I think (and hope) it's Green Bay's year. Maybe Brett will retire (not that I want him to but I think its time).
The Steelers are playing really bad. It's hard to watch ... but I do. We had two easy games -- Jets and Dolphins -- we lost one, and barely escaped a loss last night. Sad. Next week we play Cincinnati and the following week it's New England. I'm preparing myself for two losses ... oh well ... hopefully I'll be wrong.
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Did I scare Ron off?
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DRs, do any of you have a CD of any version of "A MY NAME IS ALICE with the number "All-girl Band?" If so, can you send me an mp3 file of the number?
Thanks!
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It's waay too unreal for me! Everyone is gorgeous, strong, rich, etc.
Maybe my interest in quirky romances is a backlash against this Harlequin stuff.
Same here....
To me it is much more fun writing a character that has elements of people you know. It makes them more real.
I like the more quirky and gritty stuff
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No, I don't Elmore, sorry...
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MattH, I would put up Mr. Vic Seipke (right) agains any of today's bodybuilders, but I know what you mean.
(http://www.morrissey-solo.com/people/images/seipke/tim_sweeney-vic_seipke_1952.jpg)
What a lot of these old timers have told me is that bodybuilding is so different now then it was in their day...so many of the guys now are way too big due to the drugs that have became increasingly available since the late 60s...rather then creating a work of art, as some of the guys of old were doing, many of those now-a-days are trying to be bigger then the next guy.
Clarence Ross (below) is another fine example of one of the guys from the 1940s who, to me, had a perfect figure....
(http://www.ifbb.com/reports/images/ross2.jpg)
Clarence, and Harold, and Steve Reeves, and the others didn't have the fancy machinery and the drugs that they have today...and many of them didn't even have any equipment when they began...they just improvised with cans full of cement, or rocks, or pieces of furniture or whatever was on hand when they were starting out. It was a lot of work, but they sure did (and still do) enjoy it.
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DRs, do any of you have a CD of any version of "A MY NAME IS ALICE with the number "All-girl Band?" If so, can you send me an mp3 file of the number?
I have the CD, DR elmore3003.
Finding it is another issue entirely. ::)
I'll look when I get home from work tonight.
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I have to run .... lots of errands today.
I agree with DR DakotaCelt and DR Jeanne re: Harlequin romance novels. They are difficult to read. I'm not a 'soap' person either.
"My Darling (kiss, kiss) it is time for me to depart. Do not despair. I shall return on the eve of the day before you marry. I leave you my lovely with a trillion dollar house in West Virginia with my half-sister's adopted child from an Alaskan orphange AND .........
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In fact I do find it ironic that in sports (bodybuilding, football, baseball, etc), which are supposed to be "health" oriented, and that drugs are so prelevant in, and that many of these guys and gals will die way too young.
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I'm tired.
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And speaking of good looking men...I discoved yesterday that Mr. Jeff Richards.....
(http://i23.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/c1/00/9eb1_1.JPG)
...prior to becoming an actor, lived right here in Salem, Oregon, USA and played baseball for the Salem Senators in the 1940s!
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Not only that - I'm tired.
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"My Darling (kiss, kiss) it is time for me to depart. Do not despair. I shall return on the eve of the day before you marry. I leave you my lovely with a trillion dollar house in West Virginia with my half-sister's adopted child from an Alaskan orphange AND .........
Eggsactly.
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And speaking of Jeff Richards, I watched him last night on an episode of THE MILLIONAIRE which also featured Paul Picerni and Jean Willes.
I have decided that THE MILLIONAIRE is one of THE best shows of the golden age of television....and that is a good thing, since I have around 137 episodes on DVDr to watch.
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Think you could write a harlequin romance, Bruce? Seriously, I bet you could do a great parody.
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I'm tired.
That YouTube clip I linked to should perk you right up. :)
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Off to hear what the dentist has to say.
Groan.....
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I have to run .... lots of errands today.
I agree with DR DakotaCelt and DR Jeanne re: Harlequin romance novels. They are difficult to read. I'm not a 'soap' person either.
Some soaps in the past are far better written than many of the harlequins.
Soaps are hit and miss with me and some eras are better than others.
One soap I hated with a passion: PASSIONS!
Actually the time period that the soaps had the best writing was the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Some of them have gone down the tube since, big time!
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Bruce's parody would be downright entertaining...
Soapdish is an interesting parody on the soaps
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Good "going to the dentist" vibes Jeanne!
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Edited: For some odd reason a post posted twice...
Very weird!
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Yesterday, Julieanne and I drove up to Trader Joe's in Cincinnati to supply our annual Christmas party (Big as ever, BK...). Though wines are a little more expensive here than in California; it almost felt like I was back in LA...I realize Trader Joe's is one of those things I miss, although as it's only an hour or so away...I don't have to miss it too much.
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And speaking of good looking men...I discoved yesterday that Mr. Jeff Richards.....
(http://i23.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/c1/00/9eb1_1.JPG)
...prior to becoming an actor, lived right here in Salem, Oregon, USA and played baseball for the Salem Senators in the 1940s!
Maybe one of his old balls is floating around with your name on it.
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Tuesday morning greetings! Back to work today after my 6-day Thanksgiving break.
Today is my mother's 89th birthday and she's on a bus trip to Branson, Missouri, for the week. Here's her line-up of shows:
Today - matinee, Andy Williams Christmas; evening, Showboat Branson Belle Holiday Show
Tomorrow - morning, Spirit of Christmas; matinee, Gatlin Brothers/Lennon Sisters Holiday; evening, Mannheim Steamroller
Happy 89th Birthday to Ginny's Mother!!
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What a terrible thing to say about a horse!
;D
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Did I scare Ron off?
Ron's at work...and sometimes he has to log off in order to log on to something else.
Scare me off?
Nahhhh.
Now if you came at me with a stick or something, I'd run....
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Maybe one of his old balls is floating around with your name on it.
That, quite possibly, is the most awful thing I've read on these here pages....and I'm LMAO!
:D
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I guess I'll mosey on over to the post office and get the shipping out of the way.
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From Jeanne
Oh, Jane, a really memory test! I vaguely recall BK taking me to a record store on the south side of Pico, east of .....well east of Westwood. East of Rancho Park.
The record store I’m thinking of is long gone. It would have been west of Rancho Park (my second home as a child) and east of Westwood. On the other hand, my memory could be completely off and it was elsewhere. I should really ask my brother if he remembers.
GOOD LUCK AT THE DENTIST!
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No, I don't see it, but you know bk a lot better than I do. :)
I don't see it ;D
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DR elmore, I’m glad you are feeling better.:) Maybe you have relaxed & are sleeping better with the monoxide detector.
Nice photos. Those little ones are sooo cute and JoAnn has a smile that lights up a room. I can see why you love her so much.
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Here's some good news for all Charlie Crews/"Life" fans:
NBC ANNOUNCES ITS FAITH IN "LIFE"
Universal Media Studios' Critically Acclaimed Freshman Drama Receives Full-Season Pick-Up
UNIVERSAL CITY - November 26, 2007 - The Universal Media Studios-produced drama "Life" has received a pickup order from NBC for an additional nine episodes of the critically acclaimed freshman series, it was announced today.
"We're thrilled to pick up 'Life,' which is produced by our own studio, for a full season," said Ben Silverman, Co-chairman, NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios. "We're so appreciative to the cast, producers and crew for delivering such a high-quality, compelling drama each week and we look forward to many more episodes to come."
Universal Media Studios President Katherine Pope said: "Rand Ravich, Far Shariat and their team have re-invented the cop show genre with 'Life.' With the pitch-perfect Damian Lewis at the center of a brilliant cast, each week this show has quietly built since its premiere into the little engine that could. We have every confidence that this drama will continue to impress audiences and critics with the quality of the acting and the writing."
According to Executive Producers Rand Ravich and Far Shariat, "We are fortunate and grateful that from the beginning, Katherine Pope and everyone at NBC shared our vision for the show. As Charlie Crews would say, this proves that you don't have to understand here to be here."
"Life" was one of the best-reviewed new shows of the 2007 fall season. The Los Angeles Times said when "Life" premiered: "NBC's new drama 'Life' is the sort of show that makes a person want to write things that will be picked up for ad copy. Like: 'If you only watch one new show this fall, watch 'Life'. Or: Terrific cast, terrific writing, and even when simply eating a pear, Damian Lewis sets a whole new standard for the broken hero genre."
"Life" is executive produced by Rand Ravich, Far Shariat and Dan Sackheim. It airs Wednesdays, (10:00 PM, ET/PT) on NBC and stars Damian Lewis as police detective Charlie Crews. Wrongfully imprisoned for 12 years for murders he didn't commit, Crews re-joins the force as soon as he's released, both because he loves the job, and because he needs to clear his name and find out who framed him. Co-starring as his partner, Dani Reese, who has demons of her own, is Sarah Shahi and Robin Weigert plays their no-nonsense boss, Lt. Karen Davis. Adam Arkin plays Crews' best friend and former cellmate, Ted Early, and Brooke Langton is Constance Griffiths, the attorney who won Crews' freedom and is now a D.A. who has developed a major crush on her former client.
In a special two part episode, airing Monday, December 3 (10:00 PM, ET/PT) and Wednesday, December 5 (10:00 PM, ET/PT), a critical piece of the Crews mystery is solved and he is finally able to unravel some of the secrets behind his being framed for the murder of his friend's family.
"Life" is averaging a 3.0 rating, 9 share in adults 18-49 and 8.0 million viewers overall for the season to date. With its November 14 telecast, "Life" retained its full adult 18-49 lead-in from "Bionic Woman" for the first time and attracted its biggest overall audience in four weeks. Season to date, "Life" is winning its competitive time period among men 18-34 opposite CBS's "CSI: Miami" and ABC's "Dirty Sexy Money."
Universal Media Studios, a division of NBC Universal, is one of the country's largest and most successful television production companies, responsible for more than 15 of television's most critically acclaimed, hit primetime series. Some of the series produced by the studio include the highly rated dramas, "House" and "Heroes," the Emmy Award-winning comedies "The Office" and "30 Rock"; and critically acclaimed cable hits "Battlestar Galactica" and "Monk" as well as the freshman hit dramas "Bionic Woman" and "Life." The studio also produces a variety of reality programming, the daytime drama "Passions" and NBC's late night programs "Saturday Night Live," "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" and "Last Call with Carson Daly."
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Surprised to see that NBC is still promoting Passions. It is no longer on NBC...
Wonder if the writers will go back to work eventually.
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Ron thank you for the wonderful news!!
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Dakota, cute new avatar!!
George, JMK, & Danise I'm still enjoying yours. They are all fun to see.
DR Ginny, sending Birthday wishes to your mother.
I can’t remember who recommended THE LOST BOYS. Whoever you are, Keith & I say thank you.
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Can I ask a favor of those who watch TORCHWOOD. If possible can you put spoiler space or just write the title of the show in caps before you start discussing plot points.
We are weeks behind you.
Thanks.
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Thanks to DRs George and Jane for Mom's birthday wishes. She should be enjoying Andy Williams' show soon.
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RE: DANCING WITH THE STARS
DR Cillaliz, i totally agree with you about marie (osmond) being mouthy last night. What was with that? I found it totally obnoxious. And i'm sure others did too.
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[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]NEWS FLASH!!![/move]
AP: The University of Florida says Dr. James Robert Cade, the inventor of Gatorade, has died at age 80.
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Back from the post office - the stupidity of certain people never ceases to amaze me - they are completely unprepared for their visit, the poor postal people have to stand there and explain every option of shipping and cost (easily findable online), while a long line of people who ARE prepared must stand there and wait while these people must ponder every option and ask inane questions. I gotta tell you.
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I've been E&T the past few days because, inasmuch as we live in an ancient-tech world of Dial-Up, being on-line ties up the telephone; I have been trying to keep the phone line reasonably free in case my daughter needs to blow off steam. Her mother (my-ex) died suddenly (but not unexpectedly) on Sunday, in California, and my daughter is at six and sevens about what to do. She really doesn't want to go back to CA, but feels she is expected to. (She does not handle internal conflict well.) If she is in luck, they will bring her Mom back East to be buried in the family plot in MD and that would spare her the trip west. I'm sure my ex left her affairs in complete chaos and there is no one back there with the sense to straighten them out. I would not be at all surprised if my sons didn't dip into joint funds to pay to bury her back there and then worry about finding a will and burial instructions later. They had best work fast, however, my eldest lived with his Mother and has no independent means of support. I gather my ex planned to leave her estate to the younger brother with the condition that he take care of the eldest but the wiser bother said "No Thanks!") Fortunately, I am emotionally detached from the passing so can try and offer my daughter some objective counsel.
der Brucer
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Good Afternoon!
Well, the auditions went well, and since we only had a grand total of 9(!!!!) people show up this morning, well, we were done way ahead of schedule too. -It was a very specific call, for a specific character, and whoever gets the jobs must be ready to relocate to Japan for nine months starting in January, so... Thankfully, we were able to videotape a few people for the "team" back in Tokyo. Whew!
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DR DerBrucer - My condolences to you and your family. I hope everything is able to be worked out in an expedient and "healthy" manner.
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Birthday Greetings to Ginny's mum!
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I cannot relocate to Japan for any amount of time.
I am a homebody.
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Back from the post office - the stupidity of certain people never ceases to amaze me - they are completely unprepared for their visit, the poor postal people have to stand there and explain every option of shipping and cost (easily findable online), while a long line of people who ARE prepared must stand there and wait while these people must ponder every option and ask inane questions. I gotta tell you.
One of the things I LOVED about the big regional post office by my parents' old house in Fairfax, VA, was that around the holidays they would set up special "Transaction Only" windows. You had to have everything ready before you stepped up to the clerk: all your forms, everything addressed properly, and your method of payment already decided upon. They would have other clerks checking with and on the people in line to see if they were ready. And if it turned out you were not ready when you got to the window, they would make you get back in line to wait.. again! :) And if someone just needed stamps only, they would sometimes "break" the line in order to take care of those customers since those transactions took less than a minute.
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I am a homebody.
Really? You don't say?
;)
<SNARK>
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I'm getting some "attitude" from a co-worker this morning.
And I'm being blunt in my responses to it.
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I did my act one costume changes ... but fortunately, I'll have at least two or three pages to do them. :)
How luxurious- a theatre group that can afford pages to assist with costume changes.
der Brucer
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Although, there are those times when I can be "actively" lazy, and love every second, minute, hour of it. :)
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Really? You don't say?
;)
<SNARK>
I do say.
I did say.
I daresay.
Go eat a cookie, Jose! <SNARK> back atcha!
;D
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My condolences DerBrucer to your family.
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DR dB - my sympathies to you and your family.
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I agree RLP,
Jose, can eat a cookie for all of us from Levains...
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Today is "Meat Ball Soup" day at the Oasis Restaurant.
It's good eatin', I tell ya!
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And, now knowing that you have a dial-up connection, I'm all the more astonished at your posting felicity.
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DR Jeanne - I hope the news from your dentist is favorable - both medically and financially. ;)
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Ron, thanks for the news about LIFE!
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I tell ya!
You're tellin' us? ;)
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Ditto from me, derB.
I know there are "complexities" at play, but these things affect you no matter what!
Hang in there and prod S. Woody to whip up some comfort food you love.
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Page 6.
Page 6.
I won't, I won't....don't ask me.
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Danise, I just received this promo on HDTVs from J&R:
http://www.jr.com/JRSectionView.process?Section_Path=/Promos/Promo52/&JRSource=chemail.holidayEmail.11272007 (http://www.jr.com/JRSectionView.process?Section_Path=/Promos/Promo52/&JRSource=chemail.holidayEmail.11272007)
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DR DakotaCelt - "Jose" is just "Jose" as far as I'm concerned. No "tick" nor accent anywhere.
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DR elmore - I want to see another movie. ;)
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And I'm being blunt in my responses to it.
Really?! You don't say?!
:-*
*SNARK!*
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DR DakotaCelt - "Jose" is just "Jose" as far as I'm concerned. No "tick" nor accent anywhere.
Except for that nervous tick he developed just after he met me.
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Thanks, DR DakotaCelt!
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Danise, I just received this promo on HDTVs from J&R:
You realize that this means we can no longer blame only DR Matt H??
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Except for that nervous tick he developed just after he met me.
I wonder if that was the same "nervous tick" I developed just seconds after meeting DR MBarnum?
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Singdaw, I also have dailup!
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and it is called timing!
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MissKaren!!!!!!!!
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Can I ask a favor of those who watch TORCHWOOD. If possible can you put spoiler space or just write the title of the show in caps before you start discussing plot points.
We are weeks behind you.
Thanks.
No problem! :)
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You realize that this means we can no longer blame only DR Matt H??
I thought we were blaming Jose?
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DR DakotaCelt - Looks like you're working pretty hard on that paper on Latin American history. ;)
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Jose, we still love ya!
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I am just working on the edits, correcting spelling, and making sure the accent marks are in.
We are being graded on that.
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MissKaren!!!!!!!!
DCelt!!!!!!!
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Ah... Happiness is the Gourmet Magazine Christmas Cookies and Candies Issue.
:)
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names like de Rosas and all the other fun ones.
The three elements of development I am focusing on is with the time frame between 1500s and 1899:
1. Monocultural economy (farming and mining)
2. Colonial dependency : Spanish and Portugese colonies and manipulation and influence from Great Britain, France and some observation of American influence in the late 1800s.
3. Exceptional Men myth and how it relates to the image of the Caudillos
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Hang in there and prod S. Woody to whip up some comfort food you love.
Well, the $4.00 12 lb turkeys make that chore easier. He over cooked cooked too many chestnuts, and he is finding inventive ways of incorporating mashed chestnuts - actually quite tasty!
Maybe I can get him to make some turkey and dumplings!
der Brucer
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DerBruce, my condolences to your children & vibes they get through this as well as possible.
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I ronically all three of the mentioned elements are connected to each other.
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Hi Miss Karen, nice to see you.
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Are you staying out of mischief MissKaren?
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A VIEW FROM LAURA_LAND
(http://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2007-11/33907954.jpg)
The area near the Utah-Arizona line is a place of strange and delightful rock formations. In the Paria Canyon-Vermillion Cliffs Wilderness, the renowned Wave formation is made of Jurassic-age Navajo sandstone -- 190-million-year-old sand dunes turned to rock. Stacked one atop another, the dunes calcified in vertical and horizontal layers.
(Spencer Weiner / Los Angeles Times)
November 21, 2007
More photos and a nice article HERE. (http://travel.latimes.com/articles/la-tr-coyotebuttes25nov25)
der Brucer
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Hi Miss Karen, nice to see you.
Thank you, DR Jane. It's nice to be seen by, and back with, all you dear HHWers!
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Are you staying out of mischief MissKaren?
Well, a little bit -- school tends to put a damper on my mischief-making ...
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AND ONE FOR MISS KAREN
(http://women.timesonline.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00244/model185long_244057a.jpg)
THETIMES (http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/fashion/article2933191.ece)
der Brucer
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A VIEW FROM LAURA_LAND
(http://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2007-11/33907954.jpg)
The area near the Utah-Arizona line is a place of strange and delightful rock formations. In the Paria Canyon-Vermillion Cliffs Wilderness, the renowned Wave formation is made of Jurassic-age Navajo sandstone -- 190-million-year-old sand dunes turned to rock. Stacked one atop another, the dunes calcified in vertical and horizontal layers.
(Spencer Weiner / Los Angeles Times)
November 21, 2007
BEAUTIFUL!
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AND ONE FOR MISS KAREN
(http://women.timesonline.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00244/model185long_244057a.jpg)
THETIMES (http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/fashion/article2933191.ece)
der Brucer
One word, der B: "Panda"monium!
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My prized books:
PEYTON PLACE 1st edition
NOT SINCE CARRIE signed by Miss Betty Buckley
A CHORUS LINE signed by Laurie Gamache
THE LONGEST LINE signed by Laurie Gamache
WRITER'S BLOCK signed by Bruce Kimmel
KISS OF THE SPIDERWOMAN (film cover) signed by Raul Julia
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Hi folks. Just got back from lunch with Thelma and a doctor follow up visit.
All is going well execpt for this &(%!@ cough. The doctor said he hears a crackle in my chest. Nothing really bad but enough that I have to back on the antibiotic and rest, rest, rest! He was going to let me go for a few weeks but now he wants to see me again next Tuesday. Sigh.
I can go back to work on Monday but he may change that after he sees me on Tuesday.
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And where is MissCason?
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I think I shall go do an errand or three.
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Danise, I just received this promo on HDTVs from J&R:
http://www.jr.com/JRSectionView.process?Section_Path=/Promos/Promo52/&JRSource=chemail.holidayEmail.11272007 (http://www.jr.com/JRSectionView.process?Section_Path=/Promos/Promo52/&JRSource=chemail.holidayEmail.11272007)
Thank you JMK! I think I am going to wait awhile before I get something. And thank you also DR Matt for all of the information as well.
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Maybe one of his old balls is floating around with your name on it.
:o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
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'bout time to leave for a meeting.
Vibes to DR Danise and the family of DR derBrucer.
Bye for now!
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AND YOU THINK YOUR WORKPLACE RULES ARE STRICT!
150,000 Witness North Korea Execution of Factory Boss Whose Crime Was Making International Phone Calls (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,313226,00.html)
der Brucer
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And where is MissCason?
Back in La-La-Land today ...
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Miss Edi, your box is full :)
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And where is MissCason?
I guess DR Cason got more than just his hairs snipped.
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I also send Birthday greetings to DR Ginnys Mom. :)
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I guess DR Cason got more than just his hairs snipped.
One can only imagine where one of his old balls is lying around. :o
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Condolances to DerB and his family.
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Poor Cason!
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DR elmore - I want to see another movie. ;)
I'm no good till I finish this Men's Chorus deadline!
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Danise-Bummer! Vibes those antibiotics kick in quickly.
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reaching the deadline in time vibes to elmore!
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Good luck vibes on finishing Elmore!
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I wonder if that was the same "nervous tick" I developed just seconds after meeting DR MBarnum?
When you met DR MBarnum, your eyes lit up like a pinball machineon "tilt!" I noticed no ticks; you were too busy with the Russian hands and Roman fingers.
DR DerBrucer, I am sorry to hear about the chaos surrounding you at the present. I get the impression that no matter what good advice you give, it will be ignored, so I'd try to be the calm center and let the events play out around you. In families and deaths, it's always messy, I've come to believe, and your situation seems fraught. I wish you the best.
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I'm no good till I finish this Men's Chorus deadline!
No good? And this close to Christmas? Oh My! :o What would Santa say? :-*
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DR elmore you are so very funny, and full of wonderful wisdom.
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Back from the post office - the stupidity of certain people never ceases to amaze me - they are completely unprepared for their visit, the poor postal people have to stand there and explain every option of shipping and cost (easily findable online), while a long line of people who ARE prepared must stand there and wait while these people must ponder every option and ask inane questions. I gotta tell you.
Well...some people don't have computers.... :)
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AND YOU THINK YOUR WORKPLACE RULES ARE STRICT!
150,000 Witness North Korea Execution of Factory Boss Whose Crime Was Making International Phone Calls (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,313226,00.html)
der Brucer
Then there's the female teacher in the Sudan who is going to be whipped because she allowed her students to name a teddy bear Mohammed... you woulda thought the kids would've known better even if she didn't..
and that the parents could have just gone to her and say, hey, you've got to change the name as its impolite...instead of reporting her to the authorities...
But when religion is the law of the land...
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DR elmore - I want to see another movie. ;)
I'll be that JAB WE MET has now opened in NYC, DR Jose!
(http://img.indiaglitz.com/hindi/news/JAB21007.jpg)
And here is the trailer to wet your appetite (and I do believe the leading man in this one is one of TD's favorites!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-H9qWQiNFQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-H9qWQiNFQ)
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And DR Jose, if you go to see JAB WE MET, and do not enjoy the movie, I will personally refund your price of the ticket.
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DR George - hope your shoes show up!
I have you covered for taping the Bryant Park television extravaganza tonight.
They did! Someone put them next to the prop table. Whew! And thank you for recording the TV show!! :-*
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Danise-Bummer! Vibes those antibiotics kick in quickly.
Thanks, DR Jane. I do too.
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And one more preview of JAB WE MET....a very cool song and dance number I think.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqnjFd760cI&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqnjFd760cI&feature=related)
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It sounds like a new kind of Christmas cookie...
Danise Crackles!
Feel better soon, DR Danise!
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It sounds like a new kind of Christmas cookie...
Danise Crackles!
Feel better soon, DR Danise!
Hummm, I wonder what the ingredients would be? :D
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Well, lots of sugar, for sure, because you're so sweet! :)
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Speaking of "sweet"...
I wonder how many vixens per day are still trying to friend DR elmore3003 over at his MySpace page? :)
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DR MBarnum - still recovering from that photograph of Vic Seipke that you posted a few pages back!
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As for the Topic of the Day...
Well, if Music Books count - My complete Henle (http://www.henle.de/index.cfm?lang=en&country=us) hardcover edition library that I splurged on while I was in college. They were offering a special deal on the whole series - at least the piano works - and I took it. It was set up as a sort of subscription. You received three to five books every couple of weeks. This way you did not have to drop a whole chunk of change at once.
Well, if we can count music...I have a copy of THIS (http://cgi.ebay.com/1933-FOSTER-HALL-REPRODUCTION-LIBRARY-Stephen-C_W0QQitemZ310000982473QQihZ021QQcategoryZ1452QQcmdZViewItem)! Except that my set is #1000 of 1000 and this set available on eBay is #1002!! :o I had never found anything that said there were any more than the original 1000 copies. Anyway, my set is complete and was NOT marked at all by the library where it was sent. The outside is in pretty good condition but the contents are very fine. No wear or marks. :D
When Antiques Roadshow came to Portland a few years ago, we had our first HHW gathering at the house of JMK and DW Betsy! I came after the show taping (I was only seen in the background) and Jane (with DH Keith) and MBarnum came to Portland and we feasted!
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I hope it didn't give you the vapors, DR Singdaw.
And Mr. Seipke lives down in Florida now, just as short drive from you...if you go fast.
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And if you ever wondered how the musical numbers in Bollywood war films would go...well, this gives you a nice idea...and I do detect a little bit of homoeroticism and phallic symbolism in this number!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMj_BgubHzc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMj_BgubHzc)
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You're tellin' us? ;)
I'm tellin' YOU!
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Well, lots of sugar, for sure, because you're so sweet! :)
Awww. :-[ ;D
I have to go down to the store for a moment. Be back soon.
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I'll be that JAB WE MET has now opened in NYC, DR Jose!
And here is the trailer to wet your appetite (and I do believe the leading man in this one is one of TD's favorites!)
You are correct, sir!
Now, if only there were a slew of Bollywood movie playing theaters in my neck of the woods!
Perhaps, DR MBarnum, you and I will have to team up and go to Mumbai and get some interviewing done with some of our mutual favorites!
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Speaking of "sweet"...
I wonder how many vixens per day are still trying to friend DR elmore3003 over at his MySpace page? :)
None lately. They've stopped bothering me this month. I believe the whores are all out playing tennis or doing good deeds around their neighborhoods. Anything to make ends meet.
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When you met DR MBarnum, your eyes lit up like a pinball machineon "tilt!" I noticed no ticks; you were too busy with the Russian hands and Roman fingers.
DR DerBrucer, I am sorry to hear about the chaos surrounding you at the present. I get the impression that no matter what good advice you give, it will be ignored, so I'd try to be the calm center and let the events play out around you. In families and deaths, it's always messy, I've come to believe, and your situation seems fraught. I wish you the best.
What? Not even a brief pause to run his eyes up and down MBarnum like searchlights?
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Good luck vibes on finishing Elmore!
Oh, let's not finish him yet - keep him around for while :)
der Brucer
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I get the impression that no matter what good advice you give, it will be ignored, so I'd try to be the calm center and let the events play out around you.
Sound advice I plan to take.
der Brucer
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TOD (again):
I have this (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/minx_the_dog/xfilesthetruth.jpg) autographed by David Duchovny.
I also have THE JOHN DENVER SONGBOOK autographed by John Denver and
THE STEPHEN SCHWARTZ SONGBOOK autographed by Stephen Schwartz.
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Positive family vibes for DR DerBrucer.
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What? Not even a brief pause to run his eyes up and down MBarnum like searchlights?
Well, I scan very fast. It's why I sight-read as well as I do. ;)
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Where's the Bruce Kimmel Songbook?
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Well, I scan very fast. It's why I sight-read as well as I do. ;)
I like a man
with a fast scan
or a doctor
with a great C.A.T. scan. . .
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Then there's the female teacher in the Sudan who is going to be whipped because she allowed her students to name a teddy bear Mohammed... you woulda thought the kids would've known better even if she didn't..
and that the parents could have just gone to her and say, hey, you've got to change the name as its impolite...instead of reporting her to the authorities...
But when religion is the law of the land...
Kids know better? - it was their idea!!!!
REUTERS (http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSL2756248720071127)
A 7-year-old Sudanese student on Tuesday defended the British teacher accused of insulting Islam saying he had chosen to call a teddy bear Mohammad because it was his own name.
Gillian Gibbons, a 54-year-old teacher at the Unity High School in Khartoum, was arrested on Sunday after complaints from parents that she had insulted Islam's Prophet by allowing the bear to be named Mohammad. She is facing a third night in jail without being formally charged.
"The teacher asked me what I wanted to call the teddy," the boy said shyly, his voice barely rising above a whisper. "I said Mohammad. I named it after my name," he added.
Sitting in his garden wearing shorts, his family, who did not want their full names used, urged him to describe what had happened.
He said he was not thinking of Islam's Prophet when asked to suggest a name, adding most of the class agreed with his choice.
der Brucer
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Where IS THE BRUCE KIMMEL SONGBOOK? ? ?
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GOOD NEWS FOR THE WHOSITS
(http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2007/11_04/billiepiperG_468x718.jpg)
(http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/std/mHead2.gif) (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/showbiz/showbiznews.html?in_article_id=496657&in_page_id=1773)
Billie Piper goes back in time to rejoin Dr Who
Actress Billie Piper will reprise her award-winning role as feisty Rose Tyler to make a surprise comeback in the next series of Dr Who.
The actress has agreed to star in at least three episodes of the hugely popular program, according to reports.
In all, David Tennant's Time Lord will have three assistants, including Catherine Tate, Freema Agyeman and Billie.
der Brucer
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And speaking of good looking men...I discoved yesterday that Mr. Jeff Richards.....
(http://i23.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/c1/00/9eb1_1.JPG)
...prior to becoming an actor, lived right here in Salem, Oregon, USA and played baseball for the Salem Senators in the 1940s!
One of the most gorgeous men in the history of Hollywood.
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I'm absolutely delighted to read that info about LIFE though the news reports said it played opposite CSI: MIAMI which, of course, it doesn't (until this coming Monday anyway). It's CSI: NY that it is in competition with.
And the 9 episode pick-up won't mean much if the writers' strike continues, but I continue to have hope that all of this will get resolved and the season can continue.
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NEXT THEY'LL NIP/TUCK THE MUMMY!
(http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2007/11_04/frasersplit_468x395.jpg)
(http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/std/mHead2.gif) (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/showbiz/showbiznews.html?in_article_id=496542&in_page_id=1773)
The mane event: Brendan Fraser's hair makes a surprise comeback
Last updated at 12:08pm on 27th November 2007
He's famous for battling mythic Egyptian mummies on the big screen, but in real life Brendan Fraser has been fighting a different kind of curse - male pattern baldness.
The 38-year-old actor appears to have gone to rather extraordinary lengths to regain his once full head of tousled brown hair.
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der Brucer
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Gots lots of things viewed and cleared off the DVR. I began with the BONES repeat from last night. Repeat is right since it came from Season 1. It was a really good episode about pirates and treasure (loved the enthusiasm of the guys once they figured out it involved buccaneers).
Even though I have season 1 on DVD, I watched this since it was in HD.
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Next, I watched last night's CSI: MIAMI. I didn't get the murderer's identity right, but I still enjoyed the episode. William Moses was a guest star.
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Next came Sunday night's DEXTER. What a nail-biter! Three episodes left in the season, and I can't imagine where they're going to go with it.
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I scanned through today's AS THE WORLD TURNS. No gay characters today. Forgot to even look at the previews for tomorrow.
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Page Nine Albus Dumbledore Dance!!!
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Then, I switched back to MURDER SHE WROTE, Season 7, episode 4. This one guest starred Van Johnson, Bradford Dillman, Tony Geary, and the actor who played the bad guy on last night's JOURNEYMAN! Of course, he was playing a college student in the episode I watched today.
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I don't see it ;D
Ahh, Jane! Early BK, I grant you, but yes!
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And I started episode 5, but only got part of the way through it. The guest stars are Brenda Vaccaro, Mike Ferrell, John Considine, and Howard McGillan.
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You are correct, sir!
Now, if only there were a slew of Bollywood movie playing theaters in my neck of the woods!
Perhaps, DR MBarnum, you and I will have to team up and go to Mumbai and get some interviewing done with some of our mutual favorites!
LOL! Bombay would never be the same after we were there! Watch out Sunil Shetty!
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Very pleased to read that NBC's CHUCK has also received a full season pick-up. I'm very, very happy about that.
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DR Jane,
I just returned from walking over to the Capitol building and on my way back I spied a lady who was walking a Bermese. I told her that my friends in Ashland had one as well, but I had not seen it in person yet...so this was my first real life sighting of this type of dog.
It was soooooo cute...and just over a 1 year old.
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Ahh, Jane! Early BK, I grant you, but yes!
I think Jane says "No."
Perhaps, if there were a before and after, a la, Charles Atlas ads...maybe then....but....
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My condolences to DER BRUCER. Emotionally detached in one instance, but still difficult, I suspect, in others. My best to you.
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Thank you all for the dental vibes! I LUCKED OUT! The dentist said he thinks I lost a filling, but the tooth is fine and there's no pain, so instead of drilling (and $$$), we'll leave it. Yay!! I came home a happy camper.
PS Gold is now over $800/ounce. Ouch!
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I think Jane says "No."
Perhaps, if there were a before and after, a la, Charles Atlas ads...maybe then....but....
I guess it's a side of Bruce that only I recognize. ;)
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What? Not even a brief pause to run his eyes up and down MBarnum like searchlights?
Nope! Not even a pause, not even a moment to see the whites of his eyes.
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Guess I'll head down now and get back to viewing.
WBBL.
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Especially for DR Singdaw!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOj0nXpRqX8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOj0nXpRqX8)
...and...it all started like an ordinary record hop!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3b0NWljlPw&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3b0NWljlPw&feature=related)
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I'm tired.
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Did errands, ate lunch, and am very logey.
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The people I speak of at the post office have cell phones so I'm sure they have computers. My point is, however, you'd think they'd never been to a post office before - we know that's not true, since I seem them there all the time and they do the same thing each time.
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Ebay imponderable--my auction of The Real McCoys season 2 is currently up by several bucks over Project Runway season 3. Who even remembers The Real McCoys? ;D
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The people I speak of at the post office have cell phones so I'm sure they have computers. My point is, however, you'd think they'd never been to a post office before - we know that's not true, since I seem them there all the time and they do the same thing each time.
Count your blessings, BK--our closest branch is a "contract" post office, where you not only get the idiot customers, you get the equally idiotic owner, who has absolutely no clue about anything, augmented by her extreme nervousness (I've seen her spill her cash drawer more times than I can count).
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Surprised to see that NBC is still promoting Passions. It is no longer on NBC...
Wonder if the writers will go back to work eventually.
Not until we're treated with the due we deserve!
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BK, you look tired...
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Author Harold Zinkin
(http://www.mariostrong.com/muscleevolution/HAROLDZINKIN.jpg)
I can almost see his footnotes.
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Nope! Not even a pause, not even a moment to see the whites of his eyes.
Gawrsh!
I think we might have to re-thing Jose's name....perhaps Jumpin' Jose Flash would be more appropriate.
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Ebay imponderable--my auction of The Real McCoys season 2 is currently up by several bucks over Project Runway season 3. Who even remembers The Real McCoys? ;D
I do, I do.
Does my use of "Honey Babe" ring a bell?
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Suppertime!
Laters...
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BK, you might get a kick (caffeinated or otherwise) out of this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9de97cfUewA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9de97cfUewA)
TOD: sentimentality wise, I have a wonderful signed first edition of The Silly Book by Stoo Hample, with a neat little drawing of Boodleheimer inside. :) The Silly Book was my favorite book when I was about 4 or 5, and it continues to be a family favorite with my kids.
Unfortunately an autographed edition of Will There Really Be a Morning? continues to elude me. (That's a little joke for JR and me).
I like the one guy who drinks the cup of coffee and then starts talking, even though he couldn't possibly have swallowed.
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GOOD NEWS FOR THE WHOSITS
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der Brucer
Yeah!
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TCB, that is one swinging avvie!
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I've been E&T the past few days because, inasmuch as we live in an ancient-tech world of Dial-Up, being on-line ties up the telephone; I have been trying to keep the phone line reasonably free in case my daughter needs to blow off steam. Her mother (my-ex) died suddenly (but not unexpectedly) on Sunday, in California, and my daughter is at six and sevens about what to do. She really doesn't want to go back to CA, but feels she is expected to. (She does not handle internal conflict well.) If she is in luck, they will bring her Mom back East to be buried in the family plot in MD and that would spare her the trip west. I'm sure my ex left her affairs in complete chaos and there is no one back there with the sense to straighten them out. I would not be at all surprised if my sons didn't dip into joint funds to pay to bury her back there and then worry about finding a will and burial instructions later. They had best work fast, however, my eldest lived with his Mother and has no independent means of support. I gather my ex planned to leave her estate to the younger brother with the condition that he take care of the eldest but the wiser bother said "No Thanks!") Fortunately, I am emotionally detached from the passing so can try and offer my daughter some objective counsel.
der Brucer
My condolences, der Brucer
~~~Vibes All Around!!~~~
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Happy 89th Birthday to Ginny's Mother!!
And Happy 89th Birthday to Jeff Richards!
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TCB, that is one swinging avvie!
It is! I love it! :D
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How luxurious- a theatre group that can afford pages to assist with costume changes.
der Brucer
;) If only that were true.
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Thank you, DR Jane. It's nice to be seen by, and back with, all you dear HHWers!
Welcome back, Miss Karen! ;D
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Singdaw, I also have dailup!
Oh my gosh! Is it treatable?
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Hi all. I made my run down to pick up my meds.
I bought 2 cups of rice that you heat in the micowave and Sheena stole both of them out of the bag (I didn't see it) and took them outstide.
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Something is going on outside. I have Helicopters circling. I've locked my doors--just in case.
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Well, the edge is off of my daughter's dilemma - her Mom will be cremated back West and her ashes brought out to MD for burial. So, she can just sit and wait a while. (Of course they'd best hurry before they find a will that says no cremation!)
Daughter is already a bit miffed that her brother has decided that her Mom's jewelry should go to his daughter "because she's the only girl".
He was really interested in getting the "ruby and diamond ring" that she had - when DD informed her brother that the item in question was a heirloom ring I had given her for our engagement he's having second thoughts - it's tainted by having been mine).
der Brucer
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I hope it didn't give you the vapors, DR Singdaw.
And Mr. Seipke lives down in Florida now, just as short drive from you...if you go fast.
When did Florida become a short drive from New York. Besides, if Slingblade has the vapors, perhaps I should drive him to Mr. Seipke's house?
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When did Florida become a short drive from New York.
Well...as opposed to driving there from Oregon.
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Ebay imponderable--my auction of The Real McCoys season 2 is currently up by several bucks over Project Runway season 3. Who even remembers The Real McCoys? ;D
I loved THE REAL MCCOYS, especially Richard Crenna.
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Well, the edge is off of my daughter's dilemma - her Mom will be cremated back West and her ashes brought out to MD for burial. So, she can just sit and wait a while. (Of course they'd best hurry before they find a will that says no cremation!)
Daughter is already a bit miffed that her brother has decided that her Mom's jewelry should go to his daughter "because she's the only girl".
He was really interested in getting the "ruby and diamond ring" that she had - when DD informed her brother that the item in question was a heirloom ring I had given her for our engagement he's having second thoughts - it's tainted by having been mine).
der Brucer
And so it begins......
I'm sorry that you have to go through this, der B.
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Besides, if Slingblade has the vapors, perhaps I should drive him to Mr. Seipke's house?
I am truly agape and agog. But not aghast.
And Pittsburgh is kinda, sorta on the way!!!! ;)
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I'm tired.
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DR MBarnum - thanks for the clips. Had I not seen them with my own two eyes, I'd have never believed it! :)
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I'm tired.
What you need, dear bk, is a trip to the library.
It made a new girl of me!
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Tech hell continued: Well for no apparent reason our HDDVD player just died. :( Toshiba is stumped. I guess it's going back tomorrow for a replacement. Hopefully this is the end of my repacking and returning karma.
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DR MBarnum - thanks for the clips. Had I not seen them with my own two eyes, I'd have never believed it! :)
Now you must rush out and buy the DVDs!
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Well...as opposed to driving there from Oregon.
Oh, you can ride along too. You can introduce us to the hunk.
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You know JMK, everywhere I went, when I was looking at HD TVs they told me not to buy a Toshiba DVD player...the clerks liked Toshiba TVs, but thought they made crappy DVD players.
And I do recollect once owning a Toshiba DVD player...I think it lasted a few months.
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And you can all wind up at my house. I don't know where I'll put you but you're all welcome!
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If I visit Vic Siepke, I am going alone!
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DR JMK - I can read lips. I think your avatar is saying [singing?]: "I hope to heck my insurance plan covers hip replacements!"
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If I visit Vic Siepke, I am going alone!
You'll Never Walk Alone.
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Or is that:
Tea for Two?
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Or:
The Man That Got Away?
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LOL! Bombay would never be the same after we were there! Watch out Sunil Shetty!
Sunil isn't the only one who wouldn't be safe. . . ;)
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I watched the Twin Peaks extras - very interesting.
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Will we never get to page eleven?
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I am truly agape and agog. But not aghast.
And Pittsburgh is kinda, sorta on the way!!!! ;)
. . .and I've got PLENTY of room for guests. . . ;D
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Will we never get to page eleven?
I'm trying here. . .
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You know JMK, everywhere I went, when I was looking at HD TVs they told me not to buy a Toshiba DVD player...the clerks liked Toshiba TVs, but thought they made crappy DVD players.
And I do recollect once owning a Toshiba DVD player...I think it lasted a few months.
I've actually had really good luck with Toshibas--my first DVD player (back when they were $400, oy) was a Toshiba and it was one of the best we've ever had. And my old laptop from the dark ages of the 80s is a Toshiba and still works--we just fired it up the other day for the kids to play with. This had been working just great until a couple of hours ago, when I noticed it was beeping when I used the remote. I had set the beep to "off" as soon as I had gotten it and gotten into the setup menu, so that struck me as strange. So I tried to get back into setup and it wouldn't let me. And now it is only reading standard-def DVDs--it says "not play" when I put in an HD DVD. The customer service lady at Toshiba, who was very nice, was completely stumped.
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This just in:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/minx_the_dog/HolidayZ/DixieGoestotheNorthPole.jpg)
Our neighbor dropped by with his beard.
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If I visit Vic Siepke, I am going alone!
Hey Mike, have you ever interviewed David Draper?
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DR TCB - Your spanking new avatar is HOT!
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DR TCB - Your spanking new avatar is HOT!
Well, thank you Sir!
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I like your new avatar also, very nice indeed!
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DR Jane,
I just returned from walking over to the Capitol building and on my way back I spied a lady who was walking a Bermese. I told her that my friends in Ashland had one as well, but I had not seen it in person yet...so this was my first real life sighting of this type of dog.
It was soooooo cute...and just over a 1 year old.
I bet. Next time you and Bosco go to Medford we can take the dogs for a hike where we went last time.
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I like your new avatar also, very nice indeed!
Thanks Dakota, I like yours, too. Yours is less busy than mine.
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Thank you all for the dental vibes! I LUCKED OUT! The dentist said he thinks I lost a filling, but the tooth is fine and there's no pain, so instead of drilling (and $$$), we'll leave it. Yay!! I came home a happy camper.
PS Gold is now over $800/ounce. Ouch!
Good news! They have really improved the white stuff now, matches the teeth & isn't as expensive. I'm sure you wouldn't put silver in your mouth ;)
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TCB, that is one swinging avvie!
;D Sure is.
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I bought 2 cups of rice that you heat in the micowave and Sheena stole both of them out of the bag (I didn't see it) and took them outstide.
;D sorry... ;D
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Jane, you should make one if you want....
I did not see any Bernese....
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GOOD NEWS FOR THE WHOSITS
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der Brucer
Cool...thanks for posting this! :D
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Good news! They have really improved the white stuff now, matches the teeth & isn't as expensive. I'm sure you wouldn't put silver in your mouth ;)
I have been putting off getting this bridge the dentist said that I have needed for the past five years. The dentist doesn't take payments, and my share is $1500.00. Well, my employer (The State of W) has started a new flex medical program to help cover deductables, co-pays, prescriptions, etc.; and at pre-taxed savings.
The employee decides how much money they want in their account for the year, between $240.00 and $2400.00. The total is divided by the number of paydays you have in the year; and that amount is taken out of each check from the gross amount of your salary. The good thing is that as of January 1, of 2008 the entire total I have authorized becomes available to pay those things that aren't covered by my insurance. So, in January I will get my bridge, and then next January, I can use it to pay for Lasik surgery.
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Dakota, I'm tempted, but too lazy. Keith set mine up originally.
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;D Sure is.
Thanks, Jane.
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Very pleased to read that NBC's CHUCK has also received a full season pick-up. I'm very, very happy about that.
That's great! I love this show, too. :)
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I'm afraid of Lasik surgery, good going on the dental work.
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DerBrucer, I’m really sorry. Your daughter should get some of the jewelry, equal split or something like that.
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Miss Dixie & Santa make me laugh-fun photo.
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Brendon Fraser is adorable with hair or without. If I had known that is hair was thinning, I would have advised him to start taking the blood pressure medicine that I take. Without it, I would probably be nearly bald.
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Just had to log on to see DR TCB's new avatar that everyone's talking about - very creative!
I'm so-o-o-o sleepy and am glad to be working the late shift (noon-9) tomorrow. At least I can sleep in a bit.
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I also send Birthday greetings to DR Ginnys Mom. :)
Thank you, DR Danise!
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Just had to log on to see DR TCB's new avatar that everyone's talking about - very creative!
I'm so-o-o-o sleepy and am glad to be working the late shift (noon-9) tomorrow. At least I can sleep in a bit.
Why thank you, Ginny. Did you hear about it on NBC Nightly News?
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Brendon Fraser is adorable with hair or without. If I had known that is hair was thinning, I would have advised him to start taking the blood pressure medicine that I take. Without it, I would probably be nearly bald.
;D
He wasn't shy about going out without a cap on.
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At lunch time today, I went to the local Fred Meyer to look for a shirt or jacket or something in their big-and-tall section as a costume piece for the scenes where I play the sheriff's deputy. I found some plaid fleece-lined shirt-like jackets ($42) that would work well, but they're not really the kind of thing that I would want to wear after the show is over. :-\ They were 50% off though but, read on...
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Right next to those were some other jackets that were $58 ($14 more) but would also work for the show. I really liked these jackets a lot and know that I would wear them when the show is over. The great news is that they were also 50% off! Only $29! AND I had a Fred Meyer rewards coupon for an addtional 30% ($8.70) off! AND I had three coupons with specific dollar amounts off anything that could all be used at the same time for a total of another $19 off...so with tax, I only had to pay $3.01 for this brand new $58 jacket!! I LOVE it when this happens!! ;D
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LOL-That's great George.
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And now...it's time for rehearsal! Until later! :D
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Why thank you, Ginny. Did you hear about it on NBC Nightly News?
No, DR TCB, just from the posts of other DRs. It'll probably be on the news tomorrow night ;)
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Anyone seen Journeyman?
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On my way to a book signing - I don't intend being there all that long.
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It's been quite a day. Not long after I got to work I got a call and ran back home for the delivery of my new freezer. The cats were extremely interested in the change in their world and have been excited about it all day, lol. Tonight I went for my first work out at Curves. I took it slow, but made it through the entire thirty minute work out. I rushed home to be here for DWS, and when I tried to shut the garage door...the opener didn't work right. AWK! One more thing going wrong. I'll call the repair man tomorrow. Hopefully it's fixable. Otherwise I will be getting very strong, I really don't want to spring for a new opener.
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I'm enjoying DWS a lot.
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Vibes to DR Der Brucer and his kids. ~~~~~~~~~~~~
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I watched the beginning of DANCING WITH THE STARS (no spoilers). But decided to just stop and watch the rest after i log off here (it was going too slow for me).
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Cilla, except for the garage door, nice day. Keep up the good work at Curves vibes!
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'night
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Cilla, except for the garage door, nice day. Keep up the good work at Curves vibes!
Thanks Jane! I have hopes the door can be fixed. It took about half way around the circuit the first time before it started to feel good. It really is very easy to get to and quick to do, so I'm planning to keep up. I barely looked at the measurments...yikes! At least there's lots of room to lose
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Night Jane
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Goodnight Jane!
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Good Evening!
Back from dinner. My friend Michael, who's a teacher at Columbia, called me up and asked if I wanted to head out for dinner, so...
We ended up down at Florent in the Meatpacking District, and one of my favorite places. A fun, funky vibe, and a fun, funky clientele, and some very good food (basically French bistro). I was in the mood for a burger, so I had a burger. Michael had their Chicken Roulade which is stuffed with a couple of different cheeses and spinach. It was gigantic! It even surprised the server at how generous the portion was. -And it surprised me too since that it's my usual stand-by there, and I've never been brought one that big. In any case, we had some great meals. We passed on dessert, but since we were by the West Village... ;)
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Goodnight, Jane.
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TCB: I've been meaning to tell you for years, you should take blood pressure medicine like mine
Brendan Fraser: If I took blood pressure medicine like yours, I'd be bald
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As we were finishing up our meal, I noticed that conductor/music director Ted Sperling walked in. He was seated at a table by himself. I began to wonder who he was meeting for dinner, and I wondered if it was my friend Curtis - since I know Curtis likes Florent too. Well, sure enough, a few minutes later, in walks Curtis. :)
*DR elmore - Curtis says HI! :)
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So, as we walked through the West Village, we stopped at a couple of places:
Magnolia Bakery (http://magnoliabakery.com/) - Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Maple Cream Cheese Icing. -And a box of their regular cupcakes for my roomies.
Birdbath (City Bakery) (http://buildagreenbakery.com/) - Green Energy Cookies (sort of Mexican-style butter/sugar cookie, with bits of jalapeño pepper in them - they're not "hot", they just a neat "bite"), Gingersnap Cookie. -And I also found out that after 8:00, the cookies and other baked goods get marked down. :)
L'Arte di Gelato (http://www.lartedelgelato.com/) - Two words: Butterscotch Gelato. Sooooooo Good!
*And, yes, I will be heading back to the gym tomorrow. ::)
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You know JMK, everywhere I went, when I was looking at HD TVs they told me not to buy a Toshiba DVD player...the clerks liked Toshiba TVs, but thought they made crappy DVD players.
And I do recollect once owning a Toshiba DVD player...I think it lasted a few months.
Well, DR MBarnum, if you want an HD-DVD player, they're about the only game in town, at least for now. There IS a combination player that isn't able to do all the interactive features of a regulation HD-DVD player, but their price is prohibitive and functionality limited.
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Jose, it never hurts to have a little treat now and then...
That GElato sounds delicious
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So sorry to read about the HD-DVD player troubles, DR JMK. Sounds like a faulty unit, and those do happen from time to time. I'm sure they will do right by you.
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Jose, there used to be a bakery in Fargo that did that but they no longer do.
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mark stuff down that is after a certain time
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I began my evening with the Blu-ray disc of LIVE FREE AND DIE HARD. In the best DIE HARD tradition, it's an adrenaline rush from start to finish. True, no human body could withstand that much punishment and still be functional, but the action set pieces are just amazing, and in high def, well, it's knock your socks off cool.
This is another of Fox's DTS-Master Audio high def soundtracks, so my den was shaking from the surround sound effects.
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BONES had a wonderful episode (mystery only fair and easy to guess the culprit, all other stuff excellent), and I recorded it so I could watch it again later in the week. The character interaction on this show is simply wonderful.
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HOUSE finally picked his new team with a final elimination (glad that's settled), and the mystery was good.
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Ebay imponderable--my auction of The Real McCoys season 2 is currently up by several bucks over Project Runway season 3. Who even remembers The Real McCoys? ;D
I remember the Real McCoys. I was even on their set once. But that was a looong time ago.
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SVU had a gripping hour of crime drama and personal drama.
Nice to see Mark Valley continuing to work, but get this man another series of his own!
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Heading downstairs now to get ready for bed.
Good night!
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So much happening!
Vibes for family der DR derBRUCER.
Aches and pains vibes for the lot of you! I am glad I feel okay.
DR DAKOTA CELT the planets and stars and still a bit unsettled until Saturday, but after that things should settle down.
And I did forget to mention that last week Uranus turned direct.
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I always laughed at THE REAL McCOYS.....I liked THE MILLIONAIRE (John Beresford Tipton at his estate Silverstone).
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Yes, DR SINGDAW....I am still trying to figure out how that bird in THE GIANT CLAW could be both prehistoric AND extraterrestrial....or as the scientist says: "Extra-terreschull."
And ordinary record hop....is there such a thing?
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Page Thirteen Giant Claw anti matter Bird Dance.
(http://www.clubdesmonstres.com/giantclawjo04.jpg)
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They came from West Virginia.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsR1D-uPanM&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsR1D-uPanM&feature=related)
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Shore is quiet 'round hyer.
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God, I hope it gets better... :)
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Where in tarnation IS everyone? Oh, that's right - it's WUSSBURGER time.
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I, for one, am back from the book signing - a good turnout and I had a nice time. I went to Gelson's and got some of their chicken noodle soup - it was weird - not bad, but weird, almost Chinese-tasting.
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I've finished all the Twin Peaks special features, so it's time to move on to something new, although I don't really want to start a film tonight.
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Anyone seen Journeyman?
Yes - all of them; enjoy them a lot.
der Brucer
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BONES had a wonderful episode (mystery only fair and easy to guess the culprit, all other stuff excellent), and I recorded it so I could watch it again later in the week. The character interaction on this show is simply wonderful.
Line of the year:
Thanks for the gum!
der Brucer
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FOR TCB?
(http://www.craftzine.com/blog/beardcap.jpg)
BEARD CAPS (http://www.craftzine.com/blog/archive/2007/11/beard_cap.html)
der Brucer
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Listening to a really fun recording of Gershwin's Rhapsody In Blue and Concerto in F by Mantovani and Julius Katchen. I'm sure there are better recordings (this one's in sparklingly sparkling monophonic sound - a gorgeous recording), but I don't know that I've had more fun listening to these two pieces. But then again, I'm a Mantovani fan, and Katchen is a wonderful pianist.
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I checked out the transfers of Mary, Queen of Scots and Anne Of The Thousand Days, a Universal two-fer - both look fine. The problem with both films, of course, is that they are directed by the wholly untalented Charles Jarrott, the man who gave the world Lost Horizon, The Musical.
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And now, I'm just playing on the Internet.
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Or perhaps the Internet is playing on me.
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One never knows, but two frequently knows, which just goes to show you.
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Will we never get to page fourteen?
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This Rhapsody In Blue is really raucous.
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I can't say it's good, but it's making me smile.
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I got it earlier today for four bucks - seems to be an import.
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(this one's in sparklingly sparkling monophonic sound -
Sparkling, Neely, Sparkling sound?
der Brucer
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the man who gave the world Lost Horizon, The Musical.
Any chance we can give it back?
der Brucer
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Hardly anyone in the jernt.
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I do not like glitches in computers, nor hiccups.
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Yes - all of them; enjoy them a lot.
der Brucer
My work schedule makes it tough to see it but I would like to sometime. If the strike continues, I will probably be able to catch reruns.
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I was going to wander over for a few before I went and put the final touches on an essay I have to turn in.
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DerBrucer and Bruce, what programs are you enjoying this fall season?
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I did read an article if the strike continues, it will be boomtime for the reality shows... OH JOY!!
Not a huge fan of them.
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Winter has arrived in ND... we had subzero for a low yesterday