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Title: CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: bk on June 28, 2008, 12:50:31 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were caught up in a vortex, and now it is time for you to post until the hurtling cows come home.
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: bk on June 28, 2008, 12:52:03 AM
And the word of the day is: COPROLITE!  Find a song for THAT one!
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 12:55:50 AM
TOTD
Chicken livers in red wine.
Place:  A Hotel Terrace in Rome.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 12:58:59 AM
I wonder if Alexander was a Dung Beetle.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 01:03:37 AM
and Eddie Fisher sang about his DUNGaree Doll.

I'm sure DR Arnold will meet the challenge.
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 28, 2008, 04:52:19 AM
Saturday is a work day.

Lots of posts from yesterday.....new readers!  Lovely white animals to see from DR AMY.....

Milestone posts for MR BK and DR SINGDAW.....

WOW....this was a hopping place!

We had strong storms and tornado warnings last night, we got some winds but no funnel clouds in my neighborhood, but lots of sirens and people out on the porch looking around.....whom I saw because....I was out on my porch looking around.
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 28, 2008, 04:57:38 AM
I use these to store my lobby cards:

http://www.dickblick.com/zz150/19/

They stack nicely, each holds 48 cards and it's easy to look at them or share them.
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 28, 2008, 04:58:58 AM
I love EYE TALIAN food.....I am sure my answer to the TOD would be when I was in NYC.....but I don't remember the name of the restaurant....
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 28, 2008, 05:24:42 AM
Give yourself permission to dance the night away or enjoy a romantic interlude as the Moon forms a supportive, 60-degree embrace with Venus (9:59PM PDT). If you are flying solo tonight and partnership is not an option, the monthly lunar union to Pallas (exact at 2:23AM PDT tomorrow) can offer you brainstorms and insights galore. Enjoy working on crossword puzzles, hobbies or crafts like needlepoint, sewing and quilt-making.

My guess is that I will be making a quilt tonight.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 28, 2008, 05:32:09 AM
Me too.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 28, 2008, 05:39:35 AM
Good morning, all! I have a day filled with errands and other commitments. My first stop, Toyland.

I had an early morning phone call which dragged me out of bed and it was about my opinion of a director with whom I'd worked and a possible concert and recording of a show in need of a really good recording. Now I need to get my thoughts together about today's schedule.

TOD: One December, around 1996, following a Men's Chorus concert at Carnegie Hall, I was taken to a fantastic Italian restaurant by friends from the New York State Theatre Institute. I rermember the company and the rewstsaurant, but I have no memory of the dinner except that it was excellent
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 28, 2008, 05:42:03 AM
Me too.

I am sure yours will be prettier, DR LAURA.  ;D
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 28, 2008, 05:42:32 AM
Time to go to work.

I will leave DR ELMORE gathering his thoughts.
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Post by: FJL on June 28, 2008, 05:46:05 AM
Happy birthday to Mr. Bakalor
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 06:00:30 AM
Give yourself permission to dance the night away or enjoy a romantic interlude as the Moon forms a supportive, 60-degree embrace with Venus (9:59PM PDT). If you are flying solo tonight and partnership is not an option, the monthly lunar union to Pallas (exact at 2:23AM PDT tomorrow) can offer you brainstorms and insights galore. Enjoy working on crossword puzzles, hobbies or crafts like needlepoint, sewing and quilt-making.

My guess is that I will be making a quilt tonight.

While I'm doing the crossword!
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 06:01:18 AM
Happy Birthday Mr. Mark Bakalor!!!!
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Post by: singdaw on June 28, 2008, 06:01:32 AM
CONGRATULATIONS to DR Cillaliz on her lofty new perch in the HHW clouds!   :)
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Post by: singdaw on June 28, 2008, 06:02:08 AM
{{{{{DR Vixmom}}}}}

And may today be MUCH better!!
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 06:02:42 AM
A year ago I was celebrating the fact I was no longer a Federal employee and was buzzing around getting my office open. It was a great crazy time. I can't believe it's been a year already
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Post by: singdaw on June 28, 2008, 06:03:12 AM
A big HHW welcome to our newest DR SunDee!!![/size][/color]

We are very glad you have joined us!!!  :)
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 06:03:28 AM
CONGRATULATIONS to DR Cillaliz on her lofty new perch in the HHW clouds!   :)

Thanks  Dingdaw
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Post by: singdaw on June 28, 2008, 06:04:12 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Mr. Mark Bakalor!![/size][/color]
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Post by: singdaw on June 28, 2008, 06:05:05 AM
COPROLITE - all the rage now in designer jewelry!   ;)
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Post by: singdaw on June 28, 2008, 06:05:40 AM
Thanks to DRs Ginny, Vixmom, ArnoldMBrockman, and JRand57!!!  :)
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Post by: singdaw on June 28, 2008, 06:06:38 AM
I just ordered a CD of a concert piece entitled "Godzilla Eats Las Vegas."
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 06:07:35 AM
And the word of the day is: COPROLITE!  Find a song for THAT one!

I can think of one, but I won't say it just in case it's the same one DR ArnoldBrockman comes up with
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 06:08:27 AM
Congrats on your milestone DR Singdaw!
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 06:09:11 AM
I just ordered a CD of a concert piece entitled "Godzilla Eats Las Vegas."

Will that be the background music used to promote the Extra large size of Pepto Bismol??
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 06:10:02 AM
Better get dressed. I need to take my care in for service.  It gets new air filters this time including the cabin air filter.  That will be nice
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Post by: FJL on June 28, 2008, 06:20:28 AM
Lofty perch congrats to Cilla and singdaw!!!

Cilla is now at 15051 - is that a palindrome?
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Post by: singdaw on June 28, 2008, 06:24:12 AM
Thank you, DRs Cillaliz and FJL!  :)
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Post by: singdaw on June 28, 2008, 06:27:48 AM
This past Memorial Day, we went walking in a cemetery, and this is what we saw:

(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/singdaw/P5180009.jpg?t=1214659242)
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Post by: singdaw on June 28, 2008, 06:29:02 AM
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/singdaw/P5180002.jpg?t=1214659429)
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Post by: singdaw on June 28, 2008, 06:29:50 AM
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/singdaw/P5180004.jpg?t=1214659479)
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Post by: singdaw on June 28, 2008, 06:30:26 AM
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/singdaw/P5180006.jpg?t=1214659514)
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Post by: singdaw on June 28, 2008, 06:31:20 AM
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/singdaw/P5180008.jpg?t=1214659561)
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Post by: singdaw on June 28, 2008, 06:32:18 AM
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/singdaw/P5180011.jpg?t=1214659624)
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Post by: singdaw on June 28, 2008, 06:34:22 AM
We finished up at the Westchester County 9/11 monument.  Around the base, there is a plaque for each Westchester County resident who perished in 9/11, designed individually by their family and friends.  It is quite moving. It is illuminated at night, and you can also walk inside it.

(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/singdaw/P5180014.jpg?t=1214659665)
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Post by: singdaw on June 28, 2008, 06:35:12 AM
The view from inside, looking up:

(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/singdaw/P5180015.jpg?t=1214659803)
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Post by: singdaw on June 28, 2008, 06:38:18 AM
From the sublime to the ridiculous....

I'm not going to post a shot, but if you Google an image of coprolite...   ;D
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 28, 2008, 06:49:28 AM
Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And shortly after my last post last night, I ended up falling asleep on the couch here, and then moving to the bed a few hours later.  Yep, Uncle Jojo slept in.  :)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 28, 2008, 06:52:02 AM
I'm still thinking about heading down to Miami today, but the next Tri-Rail train I could catch would not be until 12:45, so...  We shall see.  I may just take the trip down to watch the scenery as it passes by, then take the next train back up. Or I may go see "Wall-E" this afternoon.  ???
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 28, 2008, 06:52:23 AM
Welcome newest DR SunDee!!!!!!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 28, 2008, 06:52:36 AM
Happy Birthday, Mark Bakalor!!!!!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 28, 2008, 06:56:40 AM
DR singdaw - I guess you could now add "DR shutterbug" to your ever growing list of e-nicknames.
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Post by: FJL on June 28, 2008, 07:00:08 AM
Welcome DR sundee
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 28, 2008, 07:04:44 AM
Even though the rest of my day is still TBD, I do know that I need to get some breakfast now, so...

Laters...
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 28, 2008, 07:15:09 AM
Nice photos, DR Singdaw. I also enjoy cemeteries, as long as I don't know anyone there.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 28, 2008, 07:15:43 AM
 And a big Happy Happy Birthday to MR. MARK BAKALOR
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Post by: DakotaCelt on June 28, 2008, 07:25:14 AM
Congrats to Cilla and Singdaw on their new lofty perches!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on June 28, 2008, 07:26:24 AM
Give yourself permission to dance the night away or enjoy a romantic interlude as the Moon forms a supportive, 60-degree embrace with Venus (9:59PM PDT). If you are flying solo tonight and partnership is not an option, the monthly lunar union to Pallas (exact at 2:23AM PDT tomorrow) can offer you brainstorms and insights galore. Enjoy working on crossword puzzles, hobbies or crafts like needlepoint, sewing and quilt-making.

My guess is that I will be making a quilt tonight.

Hmmm... Creative mischief or a crossword.... I shall have to ponder that for a wee bit.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 28, 2008, 07:39:54 AM
Good morning!

We're into summer mode in full force here in NC. Very hot, humid, a chance of thundershowers most afternoons, etc. I already wish it were fall!
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Post by: Matt H. on June 28, 2008, 07:42:08 AM
If the Criterion discs don't come today, I'll be forced to proceed with my July 8th releases beginning with the horror film THE RUINS. Both of those Criterions come out on the 1st, so if they don't come today, I suspect I'll miss street date through no fault of my own.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 28, 2008, 07:42:33 AM
Happy Birthday to Mr. Mark Bakalor!!!!!!!
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Post by: Matt H. on June 28, 2008, 07:44:38 AM
My former partner Steven made the absolute best lasagna that I have ever tasted. I don't know his secret. I never watched him prepare it, and he's gone to a higher reward now so there's no way to get the recipe, but it was something very, very special.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 28, 2008, 07:46:40 AM
This afternoon I'll likely watch more MURDER SHE WROTE as I cook and eat lunch. I suspect I'll need to wait until tonight to start THE RUINS so I can better assess the black levels of the transfer in a completely darkened room.

And I do have the GLAAD Awards to watch, too, at some point but probably not today. THE RUINS has a fair number of bonus features on it (plus a commentary) so I suspect it will take my evening tonight to go through everything.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on June 28, 2008, 07:50:16 AM
Give yourself permission to dance the night away or enjoy a romantic interlude as the Moon forms a supportive, 60-degree embrace with Venus (9:59PM PDT). If you are flying solo tonight and partnership is not an option, the monthly lunar union to Pallas (exact at 2:23AM PDT tomorrow) can offer you brainstorms and insights galore. Enjoy working on crossword puzzles, hobbies or crafts like needlepoint, sewing and quilt-making.

My guess is that I will be making a quilt tonight.

Hmmm... Creative mischief or a crossword.... I shall have to ponder that for a wee bit.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on June 28, 2008, 07:55:10 AM
Singdaw, neat pictures...

I also find cemeteries rather interesting. When I visited Boston some years ago. Several friends and I went to Salem to see the cemetery and do a bit of exploration. Dusk was falling when we went to teh cemetery and I was studying one of the tombstones when a freind  came up from behind and said boo! I jumped three feet literally. I was already a tad skittish after they told me it was haunted and the hobgoblins would come out at night.

Needless to say they got a good laugh out of it. It is rather humorous when you look back on it.

I do recommend the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem.

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Post by: JMK on June 28, 2008, 07:58:16 AM
Adair just had to call me last night to tell me not only is Burt in town, so is Dionne.   :P
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Post by: Matt H. on June 28, 2008, 08:14:14 AM
Guess I'll head down now and check the mail before thinking about what I'm going to fix for lunch.

WBBL.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on June 28, 2008, 08:16:11 AM
td, looks like Matt is coming to yoru fair city...

http://www.theatermania.com/content/news.cfm/story/14407 (http://www.theatermania.com/content/news.cfm/story/14407)
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Post by: DakotaCelt on June 28, 2008, 08:16:35 AM
Page 3 Dance!!
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on June 28, 2008, 08:22:12 AM
And the word of the day is: COPROLITE!  Find a song for THAT one!

And The Song Of The Day Is: AWESOME FOSSILS

By Lauren Mayer


"A Fossil's the remains of plant and animals that died out
They've been perserved in rock where they get min'ralizd and dried out
A Bone,tooth,footprint or a leaf or shell or PIECE OF SCAT
Scientists who were with all these clues to Ancient History
Are Called Paleontologists and they can solve the mystery.

A Piece Of Scat--hmmmm S--T !!


Not The Merriest of Tunes
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on June 28, 2008, 08:29:19 AM
HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MARK BAKALOR
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Post by: MBarnum on June 28, 2008, 08:29:47 AM
I just ordered a CD of a concert piece entitled "Godzilla Eats Las Vegas."


Perhaps my influence on you has gone too far.
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Post by: MBarnum on June 28, 2008, 08:33:54 AM
It is going to be hot, hot hot today...around 95 degrees.

My buddy Jim, Dog Bosco and I are going to meet Mustafa and his kids at the Riverfront park for the 11th annual World Beat festival...lots of foreign food, music, entertainment, booths, attractions and what not.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on June 28, 2008, 08:39:18 AM
Happy Birthday Mark Bakalor!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on June 28, 2008, 08:39:55 AM
Welcome to the new DRs!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 28, 2008, 08:48:46 AM
Good Morning, once again!

Breakfast was good, and now I just want to take a nap.  ;)
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Post by: DakotaCelt on June 28, 2008, 08:50:03 AM
Congrats Julie on your new Job!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 28, 2008, 08:54:31 AM
So... I'm still thinking of heading to Miami for the afternoon, but I'm also still thinking of staying put for the day here in Ft. Lauderdale.  I've never been much of a beach person, so getting to South Beach would be nice, but it's not crucial.  -Besides, that would involve about two hours of transit time each way.  However, since I do like myself a good Cuban Sandwich, well... There are a couple of places just a few miles from the Miami International Airport - in fact, there's also "recommended" place in the airport itself.  So...

Like I said, I'm still thinking.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on June 28, 2008, 08:58:06 AM
COME ON DOWN TO THE VILLAGE VORTEX

S W I N G !!!!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 28, 2008, 09:02:21 AM
COME ON DOWN TO THE VILLAGE VORTEX

S W I N G !!!!

Is the Village Vortex in Ft. Lauderdale?
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Post by: DakotaCelt on June 28, 2008, 09:06:50 AM
Welcome DR AMY,

Lovely pets...
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on June 28, 2008, 09:10:07 AM
Is the Village Vortex in Ft. Lauderdale?

I WISH,,,

It was in a WONDERFUL TOWN

You remember-Where The Bronx is Up and The Batterys Down
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Post by: DakotaCelt on June 28, 2008, 09:10:47 AM
Vixmom, you look smashing!

(Ps: I am catching up on posts from the last couple of days...  :)  )
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on June 28, 2008, 09:11:34 AM
Uncle Jo Jo-

How does Thursday For Dinner Sound?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 28, 2008, 09:13:47 AM
Uncle Jo Jo-

How does Thursday For Dinner Sound?

Dinner on Thursday sounds good!  :)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 28, 2008, 09:14:56 AM
Well... I think I'm going to head down to Miami - well, at least the Miami International Airport.  Then... Well... ???

In any case...

Laters...
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Post by: DakotaCelt on June 28, 2008, 09:16:05 AM
I hope you are feeling better Arnold...
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Post by: Ginny on June 28, 2008, 09:16:17 AM
Saturday morning afternoon (how did that happen?) greetings!  I slept so soundly last night that I heard neither the thunderstorm nor the arrival of DS Rob from Cincinnati.

Welcome new DR SunDee!
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on June 28, 2008, 09:16:53 AM
Dinner on Thursday sounds good!  :)

We'll Make Plans.Have a great Weekend
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Post by: DakotaCelt on June 28, 2008, 09:16:54 AM
Welcome DRs Amy and AJameson!
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on June 28, 2008, 09:17:44 AM
I hope you are feeling better Arnold...

Feeling Much better. Thank You
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Post by: Ginny on June 28, 2008, 09:25:20 AM
DR ArnoldMBrockman - I'm glad to hear you're feeling better!  And that you and DR Jose are going to be able to get together.  Will there be photos?
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Post by: MBarnum on June 28, 2008, 09:49:57 AM
It is way too hot outside and I am sweating like a pig.

This is going to be one of those "I sure wish I had an air conditioner" days.
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Post by: JMK on June 28, 2008, 10:01:09 AM
It is way too hot outside and I am sweating like a pig.

This is going to be one of those "I sure wish I had an air conditioner" days.

Well, I just took a lovely 2 mile or so stroll up here in the sweltering heat and I bet I can out-sweat you, no prob.   ;D
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Post by: bk on June 28, 2008, 10:01:49 AM
What, no song of the day?
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Post by: Edisaurus on June 28, 2008, 10:01:58 AM
Good afternoon!

I got up early and met a friend for breakfast. She had a pout luck dinner on Wed and invited half the neighborhood. It was her birthday but she didn't want anyone to know in casr they would feel obliged to bring a present. There were so many people there that we didn't have a chance to catch up, so now we have.
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Post by: bk on June 28, 2008, 10:02:02 AM
What, me worry?
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Post by: bk on June 28, 2008, 10:02:16 AM
What, me up?
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Post by: bk on June 28, 2008, 10:02:38 AM
What, me groggy?
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Post by: bk on June 28, 2008, 10:02:49 AM
What, page four?
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Post by: Edisaurus on June 28, 2008, 10:03:09 AM
It is way too hot outside and I am sweating like a pig.

This is going to be one of those "I sure wish I had an air conditioner" days.

This is my first summer in a house with central air since I moved out of my parents' house almost 30 years ago. I don't think I could have gone another year without it!
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Post by: bk on June 28, 2008, 10:03:22 AM
Welcome thirteen GUESTS.
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Post by: Edisaurus on June 28, 2008, 10:03:33 AM
Good Morning, bk!
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Post by: Edisaurus on June 28, 2008, 10:04:14 AM
Happy birthday to our wonderful web-man, Mark Bakalor!
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Post by: singdaw on June 28, 2008, 10:06:51 AM
What, no song of the day?

See Post #62, P. 3.   :)
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Post by: singdaw on June 28, 2008, 10:07:31 AM
Perhaps my influence on you has gone too far.

Never!!!   :D
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Post by: Edisaurus on June 28, 2008, 10:07:37 AM
So many things to do today, I don't know where to begin. My DH is still at Dukefest. He said that John Schnider sang with "Cooter"'s band and sounded very good and neither of them had aged much at all. They did a radio interview earlier in hte day with Catherine Bach. Apparently she let herself go after having her children, so the hosts were remarking about her comeback and how good she looked. Wish Greg had brought his camera, but I guess at some point we'll get to see what they're doing whenever it airs/is released.
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Post by: Ginny on June 28, 2008, 10:07:47 AM
Happiest of birthdays to Mr. Mark Bakalor!  

"What would we do without you-ooo?"
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Post by: singdaw on June 28, 2008, 10:08:25 AM
now I just want to take a nap.

I just arose from a long nap.   I highly recommend it!!  :)
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Post by: Edisaurus on June 28, 2008, 10:09:38 AM
Congratulations to Sing and Cilla on their big ol' millstones!
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Post by: Edisaurus on June 28, 2008, 10:10:06 AM
Napping sounds very good right about now!
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Post by: singdaw on June 28, 2008, 10:10:11 AM
My DH is still at Dukefest. He said that...neither of them had aged much at all.

So does this mean that Mr. Wopat is missing performances of A Catered Affair in New York?
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Post by: singdaw on June 28, 2008, 10:11:48 AM
Thanks, DR Edisaurus.

Wow.  Atlanta without air conditioning for 30 years?  I could never do it.      :P
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on June 28, 2008, 10:41:39 AM
DR ArnoldMBrockman - I'm glad to hear you're feeling better!  And that you and DR Jose are going to be able to get together.  Will there be photos?

Thank You Ginny

I certainly hope there will be photos

I'm Ready for my Close-Up.
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Post by: Ginny on June 28, 2008, 10:42:34 AM
...
Wow.  Atlanta without air conditioning for 30 years?  I could never do it.      :P

Nor could I.  In fact, I only lasted 3 years here in southern Ohio before I had to have a car with AC.
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Post by: Ginny on June 28, 2008, 10:49:19 AM
BK & others - how significant is it that the

American Screewriters Association (http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/AB/20080628/BIZ01/806280338/)

is moving their headquarters from LA to Cincinnati?
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Post by: Edisaurus on June 28, 2008, 10:56:10 AM
So does this mean that Mr. Wopat is missing performances of A Catered Affair in New York?

My DH has not seen him yet. I pointed him out at the Tony awards and wondered if he was going to make it to Dukefest. My bet is no...
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 11:09:39 AM
And The Song Of The Day Is: AWESOME FOSSILS

By Lauren Mayer


"A Fossil's the remains of plant and animals that died out
They've been perserved in rock where they get min'ralizd and dried out
A Bone,tooth,footprint or a leaf or shell or PIECE OF SCAT
Scientists who were with all these clues to Ancient History
Are Called Paleontologists and they can solve the mystery.

A Piece Of Scat--hmmmm S--T !!


Not The Merriest of Tunes

Shipoopi!
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 11:13:18 AM
DR FJL, it was a palindrome. How cool. Thanks for pointing that out I love palindromes
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Post by: bk on June 28, 2008, 11:30:18 AM
Would ShiPOOPi be a song of the day?
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Post by: bk on June 28, 2008, 11:31:07 AM
I've done a little work, revised one little part of one little song, and will soon get the rest o' the fixes in and be done with work for this day.  The big question is: To jog or not to jog.
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Post by: Jane on June 28, 2008, 11:34:10 AM
WELCOME DR SunDee0215.

I’m sorry you don’t have any pets, however, you do have a darling son. :)
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Post by: Jane on June 28, 2008, 11:36:39 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mark Bakalor!!!!!
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Post by: Jane on June 28, 2008, 11:37:31 AM
I hope Vixmom is doing everything right today.

Regarding the Hugh Jackman photo you posted, I see nothing wrong with your eyes or with the photo. ;)
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Post by: Jane on June 28, 2008, 11:41:02 AM
FJL-Good news vibes on Monday, and pain free vibes before then.

Patience vibes to DR WFO & healthy vibes for his DP Joe.
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Post by: Jane on June 28, 2008, 11:48:17 AM
Best Friends has a nice video (http://www.bestfriends.org/video/iowa_floods_barn/vidPlayer.html?utm_source=delivra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Rescues%20round%20the%20clock) of 3 barn cats being rescued in Iowa.  The water is very high up in the barn.  
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Post by: Ginny on June 28, 2008, 11:56:23 AM
DR Jane - thank you for the note that just arrived in the mail!  Is that an actual photo of Sherlock on the card?
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Post by: MBarnum on June 28, 2008, 11:58:19 AM
Back from The World Beat festival...it was just too hot to enjoy it for long...Bosco was exhausted, and frankly so am I.

Nap time.
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Post by: Ginny on June 28, 2008, 12:01:44 PM
Vibes to DR WFO and Joe!
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Post by: bk on June 28, 2008, 12:12:09 PM
And the answer to my last query is - I jogged.  I wanted to stop after six blocks but I kept on and this time went the full two miles.  I'm ready to expire, but it felt good, too.
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Post by: bk on June 28, 2008, 12:18:01 PM
Where in tarnation IS everyone?  I think Mr. Pulliam is not happy with me right now, on account of another board, although I was very even-keeled in my responses to what were brickbats being hurled in my direction (maybe not directly, but certainly indirectly, since it was my posts he was responding to).  Hopefully, he'll be back with us shortly.  Or maybe he's bidding on some more loverly lobby cards.
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Post by: bk on June 28, 2008, 12:27:03 PM
And we were doing so amazingly well the past few days.  You'd think it was a Saturday afternoon or something.
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Post by: bk on June 28, 2008, 12:27:21 PM
Well, no one can say we didn't get to page five.
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Post by: bk on June 28, 2008, 12:27:33 PM
Will we never get to page six?
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Post by: JulieC40 on June 28, 2008, 12:33:08 PM
I just arose from a long nap.   I highly recommend it!!  :)

I just did actually and I slept better in the last hour and a half than I did all night, I even had dreams. Odd, huh?
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Post by: JulieC40 on June 28, 2008, 12:35:00 PM
JMK, How are you today?  You went walking for 2 miles this morning?  Wow, you are brave!  It's too hot out there for me!
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Post by: Adriana Patti on June 28, 2008, 12:49:39 PM
Hello All!

I know I have done nothing but lurk lately, but I have been a movin' and a shakin'. After finishing my two years at City College I got a job working at Office Depot, where I am having fun.  

I will come on more to say hello and keep in touch.
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Post by: Adriana Patti on June 28, 2008, 12:50:41 PM
A very Happy Birthday to Mark Backalor!
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Post by: Adriana Patti on June 28, 2008, 12:51:12 PM
The festival sounded like fun :)
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Post by: JulieC40 on June 28, 2008, 12:51:31 PM
Hi, Adrianna Patti!  I'm fairly new here.  Where are you from?  I'm in Oregon.
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Post by: Adriana Patti on June 28, 2008, 01:05:53 PM
I am in Hollywood, CA. I am sure Oregon is beautiful in the summer.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on June 28, 2008, 01:08:53 PM
Would ShiPOOPi be a song of the day?

Not unless it's sung by a Dinosaur
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Post by: bk on June 28, 2008, 01:09:43 PM
Ah, the return of the errant and truant Miss Patti.  Now if some of our other errant and truant hainsies/kimlets would return wouldn't that be loverly?
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Post by: bk on June 28, 2008, 01:10:11 PM
Not unless it's sung by a Dinosaur

Buddy Hackett?
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Post by: JulieC40 on June 28, 2008, 01:11:34 PM
It's pretty hot today, in the 90's!  How how is it in Hollywood right now?
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Post by: singdaw on June 28, 2008, 01:17:35 PM
TOD:  I remember eating a group meal once at Mama Leone's in NYC before attending Sweeney Todd.  I remember having a great time, but I don't recall anything about the food specifically.  I don't think the restaurant is there anymore.
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Post by: singdaw on June 28, 2008, 01:18:29 PM
Need to do a litbit of grocery shopping, but it is starting to rain.   I guess it can wait until tomorrow!
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Post by: singdaw on June 28, 2008, 01:19:12 PM
'Til Tomorrow...

I'm drifting, too-
Dreaming of you.
'Til tomorrow comes.
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Post by: singdaw on June 28, 2008, 01:30:41 PM
Hello, DR Jane!   How's DD Sherlock's paw doing today?
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Post by: singdaw on June 28, 2008, 01:32:21 PM
What do you get when you combine Erwin Schrott and Paulo Szot?  Not short shrift!
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Post by: Jane on June 28, 2008, 01:44:19 PM
Hi Ginny.  That puppy has much less white on his face.  It is from a beautiful collection, each with a very different artistic style.  All with Bernese Mountain Dogs..  Once those are gone maybe we should make our own.  

When will you receive the results of yesterdays test?
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Post by: Jane on June 28, 2008, 01:46:12 PM

After finishing my two years at City College I got a job working at Office Depot, where I am having fun.  


Congrats on completing your courses & finding a job you enjoy.  Will you be returning to school in the fall?
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Post by: Jane on June 28, 2008, 01:48:03 PM
DR Singdaw, thanks for asking.  The paw looks better everyday.  Keith is getting better at finding foxtails.  After he has cataract surgery next month he should be even more skilled at finding them.  I wish there were something that could improve my eyesight, I rarely find them.
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Post by: FJL on June 28, 2008, 01:55:15 PM
Jane - Thanks.  

It's  interesting.  My foot hurts when I put a shoe on to actually go out to do something productive, but hurts not a bit when I just sit at the computer or in  front of the TV like so much fish.
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Post by: Ginny on June 28, 2008, 02:10:26 PM
Welcome back, DR Adrianna!  We've missed you!
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Post by: Ginny on June 28, 2008, 02:13:11 PM
DR Jane - the results of this particular test are phoned/faxed to the doctor almost immediately, because the evening dosage of Coumadin is determined by the score.  Yesterday's was 2.8 (target between 2 & 3), so I don't have to have another one until Monday.  I'm spending the weekend hydrating.
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Post by: Jane on June 28, 2008, 02:20:45 PM
Good news on your scores.

;D I'm sure you are hydrating.
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Post by: Jane on June 28, 2008, 02:22:03 PM
DR JFL, too bad the pain doesn't work the other way around.  I know I would prefer activity to sitting still.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 28, 2008, 02:29:29 PM
From where I'm sitting, we may have that afternoon thunderstorm they forecast. It is getting darker.
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Post by: George on June 28, 2008, 02:29:39 PM
A Very Happy Birthday to Mark Bakalor!  I'm at work now, but I'm leaving to go to my sister's to help put up a ceiling fan.  I've never put up a ceiling fan before, only just swapped out light fixtures.  Hopefully, it'll all work.

Have a good day, all. :)
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Post by: George on June 28, 2008, 02:31:15 PM
But before I go...

~~~Vibes to Whoever Needs and/or Wants Them!!~~~

;D

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Post by: Matt H. on June 28, 2008, 02:32:01 PM
I watched two episodes of MURDER SHE WROTE this afternoon. The first one I have seen many times over the years; don't know exactly why I have seen this one so much and others from the same season never at all.

Anyway, Jessica is at Universal in Hollywood because they're going to film one of her books. While she's there she tours the studio where, of course, she ends up at the Bates Motel and house where a murder is committed.

Among the guest stars are Ron Leibman, Paula Prentiss, Henry Gibson, and Stuart Whitman.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 28, 2008, 02:34:58 PM
The other MURDER SHE WROTE found Jessica in Monte Carlo where her old friend owns a hotel there which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Among the guest stars were Dina Merrill, David Birney, Bo Hopkins, and Ian Ogilvy.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 28, 2008, 02:35:59 PM
In between phone calls and other houseneed chores (pulled some weeds in the front flower bheds), I continued watching THE NUN'S STORY.
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Post by: TCB on June 28, 2008, 02:37:24 PM
I have never had the pleasure of visiting Eye-taly, so I would have to say that the most memorable Eye-talian meal I have ever had was the first time I made my own lasagna.  As with most of my favorite recipes I got dared into making it.

I was hosting my first Oscar party, and my friends asked what I was serving, and I said lasagna (figuring I would buy one of those big frozen Eye-talian classics).  Well, they laughed and said that I didn't know how to make lasagna, and I responded indignantly that I most certainly did.  So, after sutdying several different cookbooks, I went shopping for all the ingredients (expensive!), cooked the sauce all day on Saturday, put it together Sunday afternoon, and served it just in time for the start of the Oscars on Monday evening.

It was one of my proudest moments (kind of like Woody making Brussel sprouts edible).  Everybody fell over themselves grabbing for seconds and thirds.

I used to make it a lot, but it is still not cheap to make, and living alone there isn't much call for a ten pound lasagna.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 28, 2008, 02:37:31 PM
Tonight I'll be watching (with some reluctance) THE RUINS hoping that it won't be too ghastly gory for me to stomach.

If there is any time left, I'll check out SEMPER FI which I have on the DVR.
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Post by: Ginny on June 28, 2008, 02:40:07 PM
I'm going to venture down the 2 steps into our family room, with Richard's supervision, to partake in family pizza/movie night.  We have a family tradition of watching Independence Day on, well, Independence Day, but Rob will be in Michigan with his girlfriend for the holiday.  We're going to observe our tradition tonight.

Bye for now.
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Post by: TCB on June 28, 2008, 02:42:56 PM
Congratulations to Cilla, BK, and Chopsticks!
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Post by: Matt H. on June 28, 2008, 02:50:08 PM
Off now to watch maybe one more MURDER SHE WROTE and then THE RUINS.

WBBL.
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Post by: TCB on June 28, 2008, 02:50:46 PM
Nice photos, BrownieBox!
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Post by: TCB on June 28, 2008, 02:56:38 PM
So... I'm still thinking of heading to Miami for the afternoon, but I'm also still thinking of staying put for the day here in Ft. Lauderdale.  I've never been much of a beach person, so getting to South Beach would be nice, but it's not crucial.  -Besides, that would involve about two hours of transit time each way.  However, since I do like myself a good Cuban Sandwich, well...



Now THAT is a euphemism!
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Post by: TCB on June 28, 2008, 03:01:54 PM
BK, your package arrived safely.  Thank you.  BTW, who the Hell is the Steve that signed that book?
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 28, 2008, 03:02:01 PM
Good afternoon, fellow Dear Readers. I spent six hour waiting at the church for a floral delivery for a memorial service tomorrow. I finally called, only to find out that the florist decided to deliver them tomorrow. Would have been nice if they had let me know.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 28, 2008, 03:03:09 PM
TCB, what about making a 2-pound lasagna in a loaf pan?
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Post by: FJL on June 28, 2008, 03:27:43 PM
Does anyone remember Ethel Merman as Lola Lasagna on BATMAN?

Oh, I guess just about everybody does.
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Post by: FJL on June 28, 2008, 03:29:16 PM
Tip for the day:  If you're staying in a hotel and Jessica Fletcher checks in, switch to another hotel.  The odds are not that good of surviving that stay.
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Post by: bk on June 28, 2008, 03:43:19 PM
Ate some lunch and am watching the last of the Perry Masons.  I had no idea the last season was in color (were any others?) - Perry Mason and color is just plain weird.  Mr. Burr said in an interview that he wished they'd stopped after seven seasons - he's clearly unhappy with the final two seasons and this episode from 1966, a variation on Oliver Twist shows why - it's awful, and it clearly has no place on a best of compilation.  By the time of this episode, Ray Collins had passed on - he was really missed.
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Post by: TCB on June 28, 2008, 03:47:00 PM
Best Friends has a nice video (http://www.bestfriends.org/video/iowa_floods_barn/vidPlayer.html?utm_source=delivra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Rescues%20round%20the%20clock) of 3 barn cats being rescued in Iowa.  The water is very high up in the barn.  


Thanks for the video link, Jane.  I certainly admire the work those people are doing.
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Post by: TCB on June 28, 2008, 03:54:55 PM
TCB, what about making a 2-pound lasagna in a loaf pan?


I never have luck cutting down my recipes (or actually non-recipes, since it is all in my head), but that might be a good idea.  Thank you, Dear Reader Laura.
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Post by: TCB on June 28, 2008, 03:58:25 PM
Wow, there is a momentary lull at the TASTE OF TACOMA!  With all the exotic food choices at the TASTE, why is it that all I can smell makes me think of hamburgers with fried onions?
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Post by: TCB on June 28, 2008, 03:59:14 PM
I have now managed to empty this jernt out.
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Post by: FJL on June 28, 2008, 04:01:16 PM
Mmmmm...hamburgers
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Post by: FJL on June 28, 2008, 04:01:41 PM
And lasagna
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Post by: TCB on June 28, 2008, 04:01:54 PM
I have now managed to empty this jernt out.


First the TASTE and now HHW.  I must have a gift, or a curse?  What next Baghdad?
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Post by: TCB on June 28, 2008, 04:02:50 PM
Fred!  What a pleasure to  see you here!
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Post by: FJL on June 28, 2008, 04:12:53 PM
Is there any lasagna left?
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Post by: TCB on June 28, 2008, 04:13:47 PM
George, about noon the doorbell rang.  At first, when I opened the door, I didn't see anyone there, but then I noticed Tony on the floor, next to the door.  Of course, I took him inside, and tonight I plan to totally enjoy him.  Thanks again, George!
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Post by: MBarnum on June 28, 2008, 04:14:42 PM
It is a balmy 97 degrees in Salem, Oregon.
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Post by: TCB on June 28, 2008, 04:15:05 PM
Is there any lasagna left?

If I had known you liked lasagna, I would have made a pan for you and Skip to enjoy.  It would not have been kosher.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 04:15:44 PM
Hello Gentlemen.  Appropriate vibes from the land of Oz.

Colin is now checking guest lists for the 25/30 different hotels we shall be staying in when visiting France. (So far they are Jessica Fletcher free)
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Post by: MBarnum on June 28, 2008, 04:16:39 PM
I finished last nights Bollywood movie and am thinking about watching something else. I am also thinking about jumping in a nice, cool lake...or that is what sounds most appealing to me.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 04:16:52 PM
I like Brussel Spouts!
I also like cabbage.
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Post by: TCB on June 28, 2008, 04:17:34 PM
Hello Gentlemen.  Appropriate vibes from the land of Oz.

Colin is now checking guest lists for the 25/30 different hotels we shall be staying in when visiting France. (So far they are Jessica Fletcher free)


Tomovoz, if you find any place where Jessica is staying, let me know.  I have a few people I would love to book rooms for at that hotel.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 04:18:18 PM
Hello also to DR Jane.

Happy Birthday to Mr BARKALOT
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Post by: TCB on June 28, 2008, 04:18:41 PM
I like Brussel Spouts!
I also like cabbage.


How nice for you.  Perhaps Woody will invite you over for dinner.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 04:19:38 PM
Will do DR TCB.

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Post by: TCB on June 28, 2008, 04:21:14 PM



Happy birthday to Mr. Mark Bakalor.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 04:21:54 PM
Last night DP Colin and I watched the Oz film "The Dish".  It is the most Australian of films. It is set in the week of the First moon landing.

(The first pics from the moon were transmitted via OZ)
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Post by: Jane on June 28, 2008, 04:23:22 PM
DR TCB-Great story & your lasagna sounds yummy.  Leftovers should freeze well.
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Post by: JMK on June 28, 2008, 04:24:36 PM
Ate some lunch and am watching the last of the Perry Masons.  I had no idea the last season was in color (were any others?) - Perry Mason and color is just plain weird.  Mr. Burr said in an interview that he wished they'd stopped after seven seasons - he's clearly unhappy with the final two seasons and this episode from 1966, a variation on Oliver Twist shows why - it's awful, and it clearly has no place on a best of compilation.  By the time of this episode, Ray Collins had passed on - he was really missed.

Wow--I thought just that one episode was filmed in color (the one with the Mexican car thieves, IIRC).  Were there others?
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Post by: Jane on June 28, 2008, 04:25:05 PM
HI DR Tomovoz.

DR Laura, how rude & annoying.  Did you read a couple of books while you waited?
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Post by: JMK on June 28, 2008, 04:25:49 PM
We had a productive, if too-hot, rehearsal for this Revue I'm putting together.  Six of the best singers in Portland, none of whom know Burt Bacharach.  ;)
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Post by: JMK on June 28, 2008, 04:26:47 PM
I have devised a kind of nice arrangement melding A Quiet Thing with Is It Really Me?  The soprano reaches her high G's with ease, which really ticks me, a bass if ever there were one, off.  ;)
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Post by: Jane on June 28, 2008, 04:27:43 PM
DR MBarnum-I hope you have at least one good fan.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 04:30:47 PM
Mike has many fans.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 04:32:27 PM
It is a cool and VERY windy 68 degrees here right not. Supposed to get down to 55 over night
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 04:32:42 PM
A recording of some of the JMK arrangements would be welcomed by many!
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Post by: FJL on June 28, 2008, 04:33:41 PM
Kosher, shmosher, as Patsy Kelly would have said.
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Post by: FJL on June 28, 2008, 04:34:25 PM
Or was that gay, shmay - the thing Patsy Kelly said, I mean.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 04:34:50 PM
I can see a Mr Piano - back from his cuban sandwich!

or perhaps from his Miami Vice.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 04:34:57 PM
A story about the Matt Ashford movie making for DakotaCelt http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/articles/2008/06/26/news/top/1fecb9c945b0ac6e86257473007a4341.txt (http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/articles/2008/06/26/news/top/1fecb9c945b0ac6e86257473007a4341.txt)
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 04:37:30 PM
A story about the Matt Ashford movie making for DakotaCelt http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/articles/2008/06/26/news/top/1fecb9c945b0ac6e86257473007a4341.txt (http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/articles/2008/06/26/news/top/1fecb9c945b0ac6e86257473007a4341.txt)

Matt Ashford and the coach he is portraying
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 04:38:14 PM
Looks just like and Iowa boy....oh wait he IS an Iowa boy (from Davenport)
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Post by: singdaw on June 28, 2008, 04:38:34 PM
I have devised a kind of nice arrangement melding A Quiet Thing with Is It Really Me?  

What a great idea!   :D
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 04:39:15 PM
A return to a comment i made yesterday!

Any viewers of "Dexter".  Does it get better? I was hoping for so much more. (and I don't mean bodies and blood).  We have on'y watched the forst two episodes so far but the minor characters are either totally annoying or unbelievable.  Perhaps I was expecting another "Six Feet Under" where all the flawed characters were interesting.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 04:40:15 PM
Who is Matt Ashford
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Post by: Jane on June 28, 2008, 04:40:50 PM
The temps are rising here, high eighties today going up to the high nineties tomorrow.  I now have the difficult task of finding something in my closest that fits.  I always loose weight in the summer.  This summer not only have I not lost the weight, I have gained.  My cool weather clothes barely fit.

Off to find if there is anything I can squeeze into besides my grubbies.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 04:41:00 PM
Please don't answer that!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 28, 2008, 04:41:00 PM
Good Evening!

Yes, I'm back from Miami - Little Havana to be more accurate.

I walked a lot - almost seven miles!  -Consequently, I sweated a lot too.  However, I did have a pretty good Cuban meal at Versailles (http://miami.citysearch.com/profile/2500121).  And the Miami Metrorail and the Tri-Rail were very pleasant transportation experiences... or something like that.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 04:41:59 PM
Who knew?  I hope to be visiting Versailles in October.
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Post by: Jane on June 28, 2008, 04:42:20 PM
A return to a comment i made yesterday!

Any viewers of "Dexter".  Does it get better?

Keith didn't think so.  I'm not sure.  But then we gave up before completing the first season.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 04:43:13 PM
Avec mon ami François.
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Post by: Jane on June 28, 2008, 04:43:56 PM
Please don't answer that!

 ;D
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 28, 2008, 04:45:02 PM
TOD:  I remember eating a group meal once at Mama Leone's in NYC before attending Sweeney Todd.  I remember having a great time, but I don't recall anything about the food specifically.  I don't think the restaurant is there anymore.

Oh, so your the reason they closed down Mama Leone's?  Thank You for your patronage!  ;)
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 04:45:19 PM
Thank you Jane.  It just looks as if it it will be more of the same each time. The female characters are about as interesting as Legally Blonde and as appealing Sandra Bullock.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 28, 2008, 04:45:23 PM
-And, Yes, Mama Leone's is long gone.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 04:46:35 PM
(I loathed "While You Were Sleeping" and could not even get through Act one of "Legally Blonde"(the Musical).
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 28, 2008, 04:47:22 PM
A return to a comment i made yesterday!

Any viewers of "Dexter".  Does it get better? I was hoping for so much more. (and I don't mean bodies and blood).  We have on'y watched the forst two episodes so far but the minor characters are either totally annoying or unbelievable.  Perhaps I was expecting another "Six Feet Under" where all the flawed characters were interesting.

I actually preferred the second season to the first.  It seemed the writers finally found their way.  However, it never turned into "must-see" TV the way that "Six Feet Under" did for me (and you).  *The "look" of the show also bothered me.  Some of those interiors - especially in the police station - looked really cheap to me.
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Post by: Jane on June 28, 2008, 04:47:45 PM
LOL DR Tomovoz, I like Sandra Bullock & enjoyed the first Legally Blond movie.  Even so, I get your meaning.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 04:47:50 PM
Best Friends has a nice video (http://www.bestfriends.org/video/iowa_floods_barn/vidPlayer.html?utm_source=delivra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Rescues%20round%20the%20clock) of 3 barn cats being rescued in Iowa.  The water is very high up in the barn.  

There are only 11 of 99 counties in Iowa that haven't been declared disaster areas.  I'm lucky to live in one of them.  The floods continue and we keep having storms in different parts of the state.  

The animal shelter in Cedar Rapids flooded and they sent 50 to a shelter in Wisconsin.  
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Post by: singdaw on June 28, 2008, 04:48:04 PM
(I loathed "While You Were Sleeping" and could not even get through Act one of "Legally Blonde"(the Musical).

Picky, picky, picky!      ;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 28, 2008, 04:48:15 PM
And now I believe I'm going to go down to the pool area here and sit in the jacuzzi for a while.

Laters...
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Post by: Jane on June 28, 2008, 04:48:58 PM
LOL again.  I thought Sandra was charming in WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING.  
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 04:49:50 PM
Please don't answer that!

 ;D
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Post by: Jane on June 28, 2008, 04:49:59 PM
STAY DRY VIBES FOR DR CILLA!!!
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Post by: Jane on June 28, 2008, 04:50:52 PM
I really must go try on some clothes. :-\

Laters
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 04:52:35 PM
LOL again.  I thought Sandra was charming in WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING.  

I like Sandra Bullock, WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPIN and LEGALLY BLONDE.....

DR TOMOVOZ, what else don't you like?  I will put them on my must see list  ;)
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 04:54:06 PM
LOL  Horses etc.
Sandra Bullock is (to me) the equivalent of Ben Stiller or Adam Sandler).
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Post by: JMK on June 28, 2008, 04:55:06 PM
A recording of some of the JMK arrangements would be welcomed by many!

Yes, but I don't like the cast well enough to make them.   :o
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 04:55:50 PM
STAY DRY VIBES FOR DR CILLA!!!

Thanks Jane. It's fine where I am.  Just don't want those who are truly struggling to be forgotten
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Post by: JMK on June 28, 2008, 04:56:20 PM
Would you like to know how behind the cultural zeitgeist DS Betsy and I are?  Well, I'm going to tell you anyway.  ;)  We just watched ATONEMENT.  I now hate the name Briony, and if there are any DRs with that name out there in the dark, I hate them as well.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 04:57:12 PM
LOL  Horses etc.
Sandra Bullock is (to me) the equivalent of Ben Stiller or Adam Sandler).

I'm not fond of Ben Stiller or Adam Sandler. I see Sandra Bullock in a totally different light from those two.  Maybe it's just that I like chic flicks
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 04:59:01 PM
DR CillaLiz  - check with RLP!
I loath "Beaches" and "Steel Magnolias" too.

I've not seen either of the Blonde movies! The musical was just so dreadful! (Well so not to my taste).
I doubt I will care for "Hairspray" either. (The original movie is fine).  Same with "Millie" - fun movie but so pointless as a vehicle for the stage.

On the other hand I loved "Drowsy Chaperone" and "Wicked".  
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Post by: singdaw on June 28, 2008, 05:00:08 PM
I am looking forward to seeing Streep in Mamma Mia.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 05:00:27 PM
"Atonement".  Two thirds of it almost worked!
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 05:01:22 PM
I still don't know why you would fill a Vase at the fountain!
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 05:02:04 PM
DR CillaLiz  - check with RLP!
I loath "Beaches" and "Steel Magnolias" too.

I've not seen either of the Blonde movies! The musical was just so dreadful! (Well so not to my taste).
I doubt I will care for "Hairspray" either. (The original movie is fine).  Same with "Millie" - fun movie but so pointless as a vehicle for the stage.

On the other hand I loved "Drowsy Chaperone" and "Wicked".  

Hmm, well I liked Beaches at the time, haven't seen it since it came out.  I adore Steel Magnolias.  My guess is you don't like Terms of Endearment either.  

I wasn't in love with Millie, but like all the others you mention.  
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 05:02:45 PM
I still don't know why you would fill a Vase at the fountain!

LOL, I wondered the same thing. And now we know what trouble it can lead to
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Post by: bk on June 28, 2008, 05:03:18 PM
On my last Perry Mason of this best of set - the last three episodes prove Raymond Burr correct - they should have stopped after season seven.  They were really scraping the bottom of the barrel by 1965 and 1966.
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Post by: bk on June 28, 2008, 05:03:40 PM
Well, no one can say we didn't get to page nine.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 05:04:09 PM
I may eventually see "Mama Mia.  I'd still rather see "Carmelina".

Or perhaps I will stick with "Buena Sera Mrs Campbell".

I just don't "get" Juke Box musicals.
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Post by: bk on June 28, 2008, 05:04:21 PM
One of these feeble final episodes has Raymond Burr in a dual role - Perry Mason and a bum.  When they resort to that crap you know the writing is on the wall, cancellation-wise.
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Post by: bk on June 28, 2008, 05:04:46 PM
Welcome eleven GUESTS.
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 28, 2008, 05:06:33 PM
I may look into buying THE BEST OF PERRY MASON....but I doubt that any of Ms Allison Hayes' episodes are included....although The Case of the Bogus Books is a great one!

DRMBARNUM got hot
Looking at the what not.
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 28, 2008, 05:07:13 PM
DR DAKOTACELT - in answer to your question of a few days ago, Merlin the Magical Kat is doing very well - thanks.

And last night I saw commercial for something that had a Sherlock dog in it, front and center....
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 05:07:32 PM
I may eventually see "Mama Mia.  I'd still rather see "Carmelina".

Or perhaps I will stick with "Buena Sera Mrs Campbell".

I just don't "get" Juke Box musicals.

I can't wait to see Mamma Mia!  I think it's the best of the juke box musicals I've seen. It's so funny and isn't trying to be anything other than a silly fun show.

Of course the 70s were my jr. high and high school years, so we listened to ABBA a lot. I always thought I didn't like them, but I loved hearing the songs again the first time I saw the musical.  
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 28, 2008, 05:07:37 PM
Headline in Iowa newspaper:

Newlyweds Leave Davenport for Hot Springs
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 28, 2008, 05:08:13 PM
In the mail today I received - pardon the expression - The Joan Collins Box.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 05:08:44 PM
ANother Iowa Headline that Johnny Carson used to mention from time to time:

Manly man weds Fertile woman
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Post by: FJL on June 28, 2008, 05:09:19 PM
Which would you rather see - Raymond Burr's Perry Mason or Raymond Burr's bum?
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Post by: FJL on June 28, 2008, 05:10:45 PM
The company that gets this account is the one that shows the client the most attractive bum.

(almost a Lover Come Back reference)
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 05:11:03 PM
I'm still not completely awake.  I haven't had a 3 hour nap in a long time. I didn't know what day it was when I woke up.

I can say a 3 hour nap is better than a 3 hour tour, a 3 hour tour (cue lightning and thunder)
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 05:11:59 PM
I did like "Terms of Endearment".

Good Chick flicks: - "Julia", "Turning Point"

And I enjoy most of the Mercant/Ivory films.

Perfect films for me (or close to):

"Gosford Park" and "Tea With Mussolini"

Disappointing films" The Narnia films. (I just don't like the kids) "Bridge to Terabithia".

Great Films:  "Pan's Labrynth", LOTR Trilogy, "Gods and Monsters", "Milagro Bean Field War", "The Legend of 1900". "Cinema Paradiso", "A Very Long Engagement"
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 05:13:48 PM
I did like "Terms of Endearment".

Good Chick flicks: - "Julia", "Turning Point"

And I enjoy most of the Mercant/Ivory films.

Perfect films for me (or close to):

"Gosford Park" and "Tea With Mussolini"

Disappointing films" The Narnia films. (I just don't like the kids) "Bridge to Terabithia".

Great Films:  "Pan's Labrynth", LOTR Trilogy, "Gods and Monsters", "Milagro Bean Field War", "The Legend of 1900". "Cinema Paradiso", "A Very Long Engagement"


Hmm. I like a lot of those too. Guess we have more in common than I thought  ;D
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 05:14:32 PM
The Joan Collins Noel Coward shows were a delight.
I hope you enjoy the box.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 05:14:47 PM
My name is cillaliz, I am addicted to HGTV
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Post by: Jennifer on June 28, 2008, 05:20:07 PM
A return to a comment i made yesterday!

Any viewers of "Dexter".  Does it get better? I was hoping for so much more. (and I don't mean bodies and blood).  We have on'y watched the forst two episodes so far but the minor characters are either totally annoying or unbelievable.  Perhaps I was expecting another "Six Feet Under" where all the flawed characters were interesting.

I made a comment yesterday (check under my name my last posts).

To me it got a lot better.

After the first two episodes i was not sure what to make of the show. Or if i would stick with it.

The idea of a serial killer did not really seem like it would be for me.

But I LOVE LOVE this show now (just finished the finale of season 2 this week).
I would say stick with it.

And the secondary characters parts grow. And they become much more interesting.

I totally love dexter's sister especially.  But i actually really enjoy so many of the characters.
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Post by: Jennifer on June 28, 2008, 05:23:17 PM
I cannot wait to see the MAMMA MIA movie.

But i am ashamed to say i don't even know which weekend it comes out.
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Post by: TCB on June 28, 2008, 05:24:31 PM
A return to a comment i made yesterday!

Any viewers of "Dexter".  Does it get better? I was hoping for so much more. (and I don't mean bodies and blood).  We have on'y watched the forst two episodes so far but the minor characters are either totally annoying or unbelievable.  Perhaps I was expecting another "Six Feet Under" where all the flawed characters were interesting.


I believe someone answered your question last night.  Perhaps, Thomasovoz, you should read the previous days posts.
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Post by: bk on June 28, 2008, 05:25:50 PM
Very mixed messages re Mamma Mia - lots of forced "I loved it" posts - along with many "a lot of it doesn't work, but I loved it anyway" and several "hated it" - in other words, business as usual.
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Post by: bk on June 28, 2008, 05:26:12 PM
It was in the 90s here.
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Post by: singdaw on June 28, 2008, 05:26:27 PM
Did someone get a Taste of Tom Tacoma?
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 05:27:00 PM
I'm not anti everything "Chick" Cilla.  Hence I thought I'd  better give you an idea.
I avoid most Tom Hanks movies.  (To me he is aone dimensional actor)  and
Oscar winner "Crash" is one of the worst movies I have sat through!  ("21 Grams" and "Magnolia" were so much better as was "Babel")
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Post by: Jennifer on June 28, 2008, 05:28:13 PM
re: dexter's female characters

Thank you Jane.  It just looks as if it it will be more of the same each time. The female characters are about as interesting as Legally Blonde and as appealing Sandra Bullock.


I could really not disagree more.

Maybe the female characters are not the core of the show (only dexter is).

But there are some great female characters on the show. You just have to give them a chance.

His sister shines more and more each show.

His girlfriend rita, IMO gets more and more interesting.

The female police boss is really feisty.

I really could not disagree more about dumping this show.

I can't say i know your taste for sure. And i do think the second season was stronger than the first. But the fact that they can make me love a serial killer must say something for the writing!
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 05:29:02 PM
I believe someone answered your question last night.  Perhaps, Thomasovoz, you should read the previous days posts.
Thanks Tom.  My speed reading sometimes lets me down! I thoght I had read all of the posts.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 05:35:15 PM
Thanks DR Jennifer.

We shall give the show a few more tries!

I have no problem with the lead character.

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Post by: Jrand73 on June 28, 2008, 05:38:11 PM
The Joan Collins Noel Coward shows were a delight.
I hope you enjoy the box.

I am going to start with THE SEA WIFE as soon as COPS ends....
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 05:38:55 PM
I'm not anti everything "Chick" Cilla.  Hence I thought I'd  better give you an idea.
I avoid most Tom Hanks movies.  (To me he is aone dimensional actor)  and
Oscar winner "Crash" is one of the worst movies I have sat through!  ("21 Grams" and "Magnolia" were so much better as was "Babel")

I agree completely on "Crash".  Just didn't get why people liked is so much.  Of course I think it was better than "Magnolia" which I really hated. But, I don't like much of anything Tom Cruise is in.   I did like "21 Grams"

Ok, I get it, you aren't anti-chick, you just like what you like and don't like what you don't like.   Works for me  ;D
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 28, 2008, 05:39:32 PM
Which would you rather see - Raymond Burr's Perry Mason or Raymond Burr's bum?

I would hope to NEVER have to make that choice....but if forced, I would say Ray's Perry Mason-ite.  ;D

As Irving Berlin - the voice of American music would say:

She certainly can.
Can-can!
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 05:40:50 PM
PAGE 10 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 28, 2008, 05:46:49 PM
If I could get a call through once in awhile - my life wouldn't be so drab.

How's the crossword puzzle going, DR CILLA LIZ?
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 28, 2008, 05:47:53 PM
Every time DR FJL posts about LOVER COME BACK, I can't help but thinking of Doris Day's IMPECCABLE comic delivery of SO many lines.......

Where does that talent come from?  
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 05:48:59 PM
Are you attempting to contact "the other side" DR JRand.

At least you have your Quilt.
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Post by: TCB on June 28, 2008, 05:49:03 PM
JMK,  your package arrived today (what you will do without it, I have no idea).  Thank you.







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Post by: Jrand73 on June 28, 2008, 05:50:50 PM
Are you attempting to contact "the other side" DR JRand.

At least you have your Quilt.

So true DR TOMovOZ....so true.  And I am about the dive into the Joan Collins Box....so it isn't a completely wasted Saturday evening.

Even though tomorrow is yet ANOTHER work day.  :P
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Post by: JulieC40 on June 28, 2008, 05:51:32 PM
It is a balmy 97 degrees in Salem, Oregon.

It is an obnoxiously 98 degrees here in Portland, Oregon!  I haven't been outside...do not have the desire to roast!
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Post by: bk on June 28, 2008, 05:52:57 PM
I'm sitting here like so much fish, pondering the imponderables.  Lorne Greene used to ponder the Pondarosa.
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Post by: bk on June 28, 2008, 05:53:10 PM
Will we never get to page eleven?
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Post by: TCB on June 28, 2008, 05:55:43 PM
DR CillaLiz  - check with RLP!
I loath "Beaches" and "Steel Magnolias" too.

I've not seen either of the Blonde movies! The musical was just so dreadful! (Well so not to my taste).
I doubt I will care for "Hairspray" either. (The original movie is fine).  Same with "Millie" - fun movie but so pointless as a vehicle for the stage.

 


I don't care for the movie THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE at all, inspite of a wonderful cast.  I think the story really came into its own as a Broadway musical.  I would go see the stage musical any time.
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Post by: TCB on June 28, 2008, 06:00:11 PM


Great Films:  "Pan's Labrynth", LOTR Trilogy, "Gods and Monsters", "Milagro Bean Field War", "The Legend of 1900". "Cinema Paradiso", "A Very Long Engagement"


Well, Tom, at least we both liked GODS AND MONSTERS!
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 06:03:28 PM
and "Time After Time"  TCB

(and NOT "Gone with the Wind")
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Post by: FJL on June 28, 2008, 06:04:36 PM
Toby and Dylan are happy to see some of the fave movies mentioned today

PAN'S LABRADOR
DOGS AND MUENSTERS
LIVER COME BACK
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Post by: TCB on June 28, 2008, 06:05:18 PM
and "Time After Time"  TCB

(and NOT "Gone with the Wind")


That is correct.  Three out of thirty, I would say we mesh!
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 06:07:00 PM
I hope the lovely DDs Toby and Dylan are avoiding your foot DR FJL.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on June 28, 2008, 06:07:46 PM
A story about the Matt Ashford movie making for DakotaCelt http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/articles/2008/06/26/news/top/1fecb9c945b0ac6e86257473007a4341.txt (http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/articles/2008/06/26/news/top/1fecb9c945b0ac6e86257473007a4341.txt)

Thanks Cilla!!!

I was chatting with my cousin last night. Her hubby is distantly related to Loren DeJong and they went to the filming and were extras.  Of course, they wore blue!

I have a lot of rellies on my grandmother's side who are from Des Moines, Council Bluffs and around Bridgewater.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 06:08:05 PM
at my age - 1 out of 30 is a perfect mesh.
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Post by: TCB on June 28, 2008, 06:09:39 PM
Toby and Dylan are happy to see some of the fave movies mentioned today

PAN'S LABRADOR
DOGS AND MUENSTERS
LIVER COME BACK


If I had never met FJL, I would swear that he has to sit with a team of comedy writers (Bruce Villanch, anyone?) to come up with these lines.  But having met the man, I will just say he is amazing that way.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 28, 2008, 06:10:17 PM
Was COPS a rerun tonight, JRand?

This is the only time I miss having a television.
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Post by: Ginny on June 28, 2008, 06:11:20 PM
Back from my adventure in the family room.  It was nice to have a different view and a different chair to sit in for a while.  Richard pushed me up the steps a few minutes ago and I'm now back in my haven.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on June 28, 2008, 06:12:48 PM
Looks just like and Iowa boy....oh wait he IS an Iowa boy (from Davenport)

Yes, the entire cast has Iowa Connections....

Matt's dad graduated from UND Matt also is part Canadian
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 06:13:31 PM
Hi Ginny, glad you were able to go to a different room....sorry Richard is pushing you around  ;)
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Post by: DakotaCelt on June 28, 2008, 06:14:24 PM
Who is Matt Ashford

A former soap opera actor who has done theater work and is now trying to do work in movies.

He has been on DOOL, Search for Tomorrow, General Hospital and twice on ONe LIfe to Live.

He was in Bk's play, Deceit.  
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 06:14:31 PM
I'm pleased you enjoyed your change of scenery DR Ginny.
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 06:16:44 PM
Irony!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on June 28, 2008, 06:16:57 PM
I am also excited to see Mama Mia!
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: Jane on June 28, 2008, 06:17:04 PM
LOL  Horses etc.
Sandra Bullock is (to me) the equivalent of Ben Stiller or Adam Sandler).

We are big Adam Sandler fans in this house. ;D
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: Ginny on June 28, 2008, 06:17:58 PM
Hi Ginny, glad you were able to go to a different room....sorry Richard is pushing you around  ;)


LOL!

We're actually using the same maneuvers that he and his mother used to use to get her and her walker up the 2 steps from the garage into the family room and then the 2 steps from the family room into the kitchen (main level of the house).
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: Jane on June 28, 2008, 06:18:36 PM
Thanks Jane. It's fine where I am.  Just don't want those who are truly struggling to be forgotten

Just want you to stay that way.

Speaking of weather, it is windy & a storm is coming.
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: DakotaCelt on June 28, 2008, 06:19:22 PM
Vibes to Jane and mega vibes for DD Sherlock!
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: Ginny on June 28, 2008, 06:19:27 PM
I'm pleased you enjoyed your change of scenery DR Ginny.

Thanks, DR Tomovoz!  I think I'll try to spend a few hours each day in the family room, just because I can (with assistance...).
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Post by: Ginny on June 28, 2008, 06:20:43 PM
DR Cillaliz - I missed your milestone last night, too.  Congratulations!
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: DakotaCelt on June 28, 2008, 06:21:02 PM
My name is cillaliz, I am addicted to HGTV

That is an addictive channel.... along with Food Network...

Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: Jane on June 28, 2008, 06:21:19 PM
I should get off before we loose power-I'm drying clothes, washing dishes & drying my hair.  Not a good time if we do loose it.

I should break from the computer for a couple of days again anyway.  

HEALTHY, HAPPY & GOOD JOB VIBES TO ALL!

'Night
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: DakotaCelt on June 28, 2008, 06:24:29 PM
Tom, if you want to see clip for Matt in some of his roles there are a few places where you can see his soap work and also on youtube.

Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 28, 2008, 06:24:51 PM
Good Evening!

I do hope that DR Jane does not lose power tonight.



;)
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 28, 2008, 06:25:57 PM
Tom, if you want to see clip for Matt in some of his roles there are a few places where you can see his soap work and also on youtube.



DR DakotaCelt - I'm pretty sure that DR Tomovoz already knew who Matt Ashford was/is.  ;)
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: DakotaCelt on June 28, 2008, 06:26:32 PM
DR DAKOTACELT - in answer to your question of a few days ago, Merlin the Magical Kat is doing very well - thanks.

And last night I saw commercial for something that had a Sherlock dog in it, front and center....

We have an ad for BCBS that airs here that has a Sherlock dog in it. I think of Jane everytime I see it.
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: Ginny on June 28, 2008, 06:27:46 PM
That is an addictive channel.... along with Food Network...



I'm watching Food Network right now - fantastic cakes!
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: TCB on June 28, 2008, 06:30:05 PM
Among the assorted lulus across the street from me today, is a young man who looks very much like MBarnum (only MBarnum is cuter).
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 06:30:06 PM
Tom, if you want to see clip for Matt in some of his roles there are a few places where you can see his soap work and also on youtube.



You missed my second post!
I know full well who he is Dakota. Thank you.
(To be honest of have no interest whatsoever)
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: FJL on June 28, 2008, 06:30:15 PM
TCB - True, it doesn't take a comedy team to come up with stuff that lame (a bad foot reference, to steal a joke from der Brucer)


Oddly, after a day of inactivity, my ankle hardly hurts at all.  I guess the plan is to keep the pain away even after doing a reasonable amount of walking.
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 28, 2008, 06:30:16 PM
Well... I would have sat in the jacuzzi/whirlpool for a while, but when I got down to the pool, I noticed that were a lot of suds in there - apparently, some kids poured some shampoo in it earlier in the day.  Ah, well... :-\

However, a couple members of my cast were down there, so I joined them for a bit of sparkling conversation.  After they headed back to their rooms, I went ahead and took a brief dip in the pool.  I would have "dipped" longer, but my left leg started to cramp up.  -I guess I should have stretched after my walk around Little Havana.  ???
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: DakotaCelt on June 28, 2008, 06:30:48 PM
It is a cool and VERY windy 68 degrees here right not. Supposed to get down to 55 over night

That is aobut what it is here also.

WE have had a cool summer up here so far. A scattering of days in the 70s and 80s but it has been cool.
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 06:31:22 PM
"Right on" Mr Piano!
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: FJL on June 28, 2008, 06:32:40 PM
Now Jose's leg is cramping!  What is it with HHW-ers and their legs and feet?
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: DakotaCelt on June 28, 2008, 06:33:21 PM
no prob tom... I was just scanning quick to catch up....
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: FJL on June 28, 2008, 06:34:31 PM
I just finished eating, and now Toby and Dylan want to watch MY LEFT FOOD
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: DakotaCelt on June 28, 2008, 06:35:02 PM
my knees were sore yesterday...

Vibes to Jose
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: FJL on June 28, 2008, 06:36:18 PM
A SIGHT FOR SORE KNEES - the new NC-17 film about, oh, wait, this is a family site






Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 06:36:50 PM
I just finished eating, and now Toby and Dylan want to watch MY LEFT FOOD

 :) :) :)
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: TCB on June 28, 2008, 06:38:11 PM
Cilla, I am still thinking about that coffee pot you posted yesterday.  Do you get one cup of coffee out of a coffee pak?  Any idea how many ounce cup you get?
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: DakotaCelt on June 28, 2008, 06:39:26 PM
I'm watching Food Network right now - fantastic cakes!

There are some wonderful programs on that channel

I like to watch the how of how snack foods are made and also the history of some of the different foods.

I also like Iron Chief America and some of the other cooking shows. I also like their website.
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: TCB on June 28, 2008, 06:40:53 PM
There are some wonderful programs on that channel

I like to watch the how of how snack foods are made and also the history of some of the different foods.

I also like Iron Chief America and some of the other cooking shows. I also like their website.


I thought you didn't have cable, Dakota?
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: FJL on June 28, 2008, 06:43:40 PM

They're doing the Summer Shorts series again this August at 59E59, and although a lot of the details are still TBA (To Be Announced), the website shows they're including one of Skip's one-act musicals again this year.

It's a one-act Skip wrote with Terrence McNally; it's been seen in Skip's cabaret act and in a couple of benefit shows and even in some classroom presentations, but this will be its first run in a theater.


http://www.summershortsfestival.com/www.summershortsfestival.com/Summer_Shorts2.html
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: FJL on June 28, 2008, 06:44:55 PM
There seem to be two works entitled TBA  :)

Had to say that before TCB did!  :)
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 06:50:58 PM
Cilla, I am still thinking about that coffee pot you posted yesterday.  Do you get one cup of coffee out of a coffee pak?  Any idea how many ounce cup you get?

Well, if you go to Amazon you'll get the ratings on it. People who like really strong coffee are disappointed. I'm not that into really strong coffee.  You are supposed to use one coffee pod with each cup, a cup being 4 oz.  (that's not the math I learned, but that's the system).  I use one pod for 2 cups/mug setting (8 0z) and I like it, the instructions are to use 2 pods for 8 oz.   Today I used a Republic of Tea round tea bag and it worked well for 8oz.  

I think the Senseo coffee pods are sort of expensive, I got 18 Folgers pods for $4.00 and some odd change. There are other brands making the pods now too. You can also get a permanent filter or make your own pods, so there are ways to do it less expensively.  I'll forward you the email offer if you like.  The shipping and handling was $15 and the unit I got was free and new.  I think you should be able to use the link from the same email, but I'm not sure.
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: TCB on June 28, 2008, 06:51:06 PM
There seem to be two works entitled TBA  :)

Had to say that before TCB did!  :)


Would I say that?  Well, not now, anyway.
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 28, 2008, 06:51:06 PM
my knees were sore yesterday...

Vibes to Jose

No Vibes needed, but thanks for your concern.

All better now after some stretching and some potassium (courtesy of a banana).
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 06:52:21 PM
DR Cillaliz - I missed your milestone last night, too.  Congratulations!

Thanks Ginny.  
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: TCB on June 28, 2008, 06:52:58 PM
Well, if you go to Amazon you'll get the ratings on it. People who like really strong coffee are disappointed. I'm not that into really strong coffee.  You are supposed to use one coffee pod with each cup, a cup being 4 oz.  (that's not the math I learned, but that's the system).  I use one pod for 2 cups/mug setting and I like it, the instructions are to use 2 pods for 8 oz.   Today I used a Republic of Tea round tea bag and it worked well for 8oz.  

I think the Senseo coffee pods are sort of expensive, I got 18 Folgers pods for $4.00 and some odd change. There are other brands making the pods now too. You can also get a permanent filter or make your own pods, so there are ways to do it less expensively.  I'll forward you the email offer if you like.  The shipping and handling was $15 and the unit I got was free and new.  I think you should be able to use the link from the same email, but I'm not sure.


Thanks, Cilla, I would appreciate that.  The coffee pods do seem expensive.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 06:55:48 PM
Thanks, Cilla, I would appreciate that.  The coffee pods do seem expensive.

If you IM me your email address I'll forward it to you.
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: MBarnum on June 28, 2008, 06:56:05 PM
On my last Perry Mason of this best of set - the last three episodes prove Raymond Burr correct - they should have stopped after season seven.  They were really scraping the bottom of the barrel by 1965 and 1966.

The also started remaking some of the earlier episodes, just giving them different titles.
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: TCB on June 28, 2008, 07:00:22 PM
The ice cream man has had his truck parked just down the block from me all afternoon.  Now that the traffic has thinned out, I realize that his truck plays Greensleeves over and over and over again!
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 07:01:13 PM
TCB, email should be on its way.
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 28, 2008, 07:01:34 PM
Maybe that coffee maker is like a cheap printer: it's cheap, but they make their money on the pods (and ink cartridges).
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: TCB on June 28, 2008, 07:04:14 PM
Before I resort to violence against a childhood icon, I think I wll shut off the computer, and go watch the Mariners game in the back bedroom.
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: TCB on June 28, 2008, 07:04:48 PM
TCB, email should be on its way.

Thanks, Cilla, got it.
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 07:05:52 PM
I guess you don't know the lyrics DR TCB and they have to keep repeating the message!
"Alas my love you do me wrong
to cast me off..."
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 07:07:30 PM
Maybe that coffee maker is like a cheap printer: it's cheap, but they make their money on the pods (and ink cartridges).

Well, it's a new sort of system. I think the promotion is to get people to start telling their friends about it. It's called the Senseo share promotion and they give you the $20 off coupons. The offer is over June 30. The coffee pot is regularly about $70. So I don't think it's necessarily cheap. I do think that they make a lot of money off their coffee pods, but there are several ways around that, so it's not so bad.  Since I only drink 1 cup in the morning (a big cup, normally, but only one).  I have always just bought a cup of coffee. For me it's cheaper to use the Senseo and make one cup at home.  

 I'm really not trying to sell these, just thought if anyone was interested I'd try to share the free offer before it expires.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 07:08:03 PM
"cast off" being a reference to fishing!
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 07:12:43 PM
Time to do a crossword puzzle...
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 28, 2008, 07:13:35 PM
Well, it's a new sort of system. I think the promotion is to get people to start telling their friends about it. It's called the Senseo share promotion and they give you the $20 off coupons. The offer is over June 30. The coffee pot is regularly about $70. So I don't think it's necessarily cheap. I do think that they make a lot of money off their coffee pods, but there are several ways around that, so it's not so bad.  Since I only drink 1 cup in the morning (a big cup, normally, but only one).  I have always just bought a cup of coffee. For me it's cheaper to use the Senseo and make one cup at home.  

 I'm really not trying to sell these, just thought if anyone was interested I'd try to share the free offer before it expires.

I think the Senseo system has been out for a couple of years already.  I believe it came out around the same some of the other "individual pod" systems came out.  In any case...

I have a few friends who own a Senseo system, and they tend to stock up on the pods when they go on sale, as well as at Costco.  One of my friends tends to find good deals on the pods at Office Depot and/or Staples!
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: MBarnum on June 28, 2008, 07:18:40 PM
Among the assorted lulus across the street from me today, is a young man who looks very much like MBarnum (only MBarnum is cuter).

Don't be calling me Lulu.
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 28, 2008, 07:38:11 PM
Don't be calling me Lulu.

Well, I'm sure you've been called worse by DR elmore.
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: FJL on June 28, 2008, 07:39:32 PM
But if you wanted the moon, would TCB try to make a start?

(almost a Lulu reference)

Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: JMK on June 28, 2008, 07:52:49 PM
Some whippersnapper on the A&M Board just had the audacity to call me "an elder."  Oy.  If I had the energy, I'd teach him a lesson.  ;)
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Post by: FJL on June 28, 2008, 07:56:46 PM
JMK - Maybe it's a reference to the extremely handsome and talented performer David Elder?
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: Matt H. on June 28, 2008, 08:11:46 PM
Ate some lunch and am watching the last of the Perry Masons.  I had no idea the last season was in color (were any others?) - Perry Mason and color is just plain weird.  Mr. Burr said in an interview that he wished they'd stopped after seven seasons - he's clearly unhappy with the final two seasons and this episode from 1966, a variation on Oliver Twist shows why - it's awful, and it clearly has no place on a best of compilation.  By the time of this episode, Ray Collins had passed on - he was really missed.

I believe that was the only color episode which was filmed. I don't believe they shot a full season in color until Monte Markham took over the role in the 1970s (and, of course, it didn't last).
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Post by: bk on June 28, 2008, 08:20:49 PM
You're right - I listened to the Barbara Hale intro and that's what she said.  Also, the final episode of this box set is the final episode of the series.  Very amusing cameos be everyone who worked on the show - from crew members, to producers, directors, network execs.
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: Matt H. on June 28, 2008, 08:21:53 PM
Sorry to those who didn't care for DEXTER, but I find it one of the most mesmerizing series on TV.

Obviously the trustees of the George Foster Peabody Award thought so, too, as they gave it their highest award after its first season.

And I, too, think the second season was even more riveting.
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Post by: Edisaurus on June 28, 2008, 08:23:52 PM
Hi Adriana...so nice to see you!
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: Matt H. on June 28, 2008, 08:25:30 PM
I watched another MURDER SHE WROTE episode to begin my evening of viewing. This one found Jessica in London finding a body in the suite next to hers and upon summoning the police, found that the body had disappeared. She kept finding it and it would disappear before she could get someone to help her. Lloyd Bochner was the primary guest star in the episode.
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: Matt H. on June 28, 2008, 08:27:29 PM
Next I watched THE RUINS. Much to my surprise, it was OK. Yes, very bloody, but the premise wasn't half bad, and like the best horror stories, the threat to the group brings out the monster in the victims so that they are actually their own worst enemies, not the evil force trying to take them over.
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: Edisaurus on June 28, 2008, 08:28:52 PM
LOL again.  I thought Sandra was charming in WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING.  

That's one of my favorite guilty pleasure movies!
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: Matt H. on June 28, 2008, 08:30:03 PM
And thankfully, it wasn't all that long so I had plenty of time to go through all of the bonus features. There were three featurettes on the making of the film; the first two about 15 minutes each and the third one about 6 minutes. There were five deleted scenes and the trailer. And, of course, an audio commentary. Thank goodness the film editor was there to keep the director talking or else he would have sat there and watched the movie. I enjoyed the commentary even though the director was one of those folks who says "you know" after every few words. He does it throughout the featurettes and the commentary.
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 28, 2008, 08:30:17 PM
Oh!  NBC is broadcasting the first episode of "Saturday Night Live" tonight as a tribute to George Carlin. I believe I shall stay up "late" tonight.
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: Matt H. on June 28, 2008, 08:31:58 PM
I spent the last half hour watching the "making of" documentary on the FORBIDDEN PLANET HD-DVD edition. Nice to see such an important cross section of Hollywood folk today praising it so highly.
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Post by: Edisaurus on June 28, 2008, 08:32:57 PM
Hmm, well I liked Beaches at the time, haven't seen it since it came out.  I adore Steel Magnolias.  My guess is you don't like Terms of Endearment either.  

I don't like any of these, but I don't really remember why!

I guess I don't like movies that blatanly tug at the tear ducts. But I do like movies that make me cry. I watched part of "Little Women" today (probably for the 4th time!) while I was making mp4's, even though it makes me cry!
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 08:33:44 PM
I think the Senseo system has been out for a couple of years already.  I believe it came out around the same some of the other "individual pod" systems came out.  In any case...

I have a few friends who own a Senseo system, and they tend to stock up on the pods when they go on sale, as well as at Costco.  One of my friends tends to find good deals on the pods at Office Depot and/or Staples!

Yes, it's been out for awhile. I think the promotion is just a way to get new interest. It came with suggestions for having a Senseo party to demonstrate it for family and friends.   I really like it.  

 Now that I think about it, I did see the pods at Staples.  
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: Edisaurus on June 28, 2008, 08:34:15 PM
I had a productive day...cleaning green slime off of the housem, and planting lots of plants. Now I've scurbbed the tub and cleaned the non-slip mat, which had mildew under it. Yuck. But these are hte kind of htings I like to get done when my DH is gone for the day.
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 08:36:44 PM
Oh!  NBC is broadcasting the first episode of "Saturday Night Live" tonight as a tribute to George Carlin. I believe I shall stay up "late" tonight.

Thanks for the heads up, Jose, I would have missed it
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 08:39:13 PM
I love this routine. Football/Baseball
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: Edisaurus on June 28, 2008, 08:47:26 PM
Favorite Italian meals---there are 3 of them.

1. Rome, in the Jewish ghetto. We were participating in a big academic meeting about Sacco and Vanzetti. After a meeting where Peter spoke, we were taken out to dinner in an ancient building. It was our first meal in Italy, and we didn't understand the order of the courses, so we didn't know how to pace ourselves. This is where I discovered broccoli rabe. Yummm!

2. Another meal with the academics. The dinner guests included Giuliano Montaldo, who directed the S&V film in the '70's, and Fernanda Sacco, Sacco's niece. This was at a seafood restaurant that would have been very difficult if we weren't all following the leader as it was on a tiny back street. This really was one of the best meals I've ever had in my life. The theme was "Voyage from the bottom of the sea". It started out with things you'd find on the ocean floor; shellfish, and lettuces, and progressed through different seafoods as you rose to the surface, where you were then presented with dessert: lemon gelato which was symbolized an ice floe. I really can't do it justice. After the meal, people broke out guitars and sang old song; it really was like a Fellini movie.

3. We drove from Rome to Puglia, home of Sacco. We got there on a Sunday evening and met up with our translator. It was a very small town, and she took us to the best restaurant there. CLOSED! Then she remembered it was sunday night and most people eat dinner at home that night. We went to her second favorite restaurant: CLOSED. So we went to the only one that was open. The owner was in the process of closing because no one was there, but he graciously stayed open for us and brought out things he had on hand: a HUGE slab of peccorino, various prociuttos and salamis, olives, the best bread I think I've ever had with olive oil (this was an olive region) and freshly made bruschetta. We couldn't believe this wasn't her first choice---it was SO GOOD!

We also loved the little rest stops on the highway, where you could get delicious panini and espresso...cheap and delicious!
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: Edisaurus on June 28, 2008, 08:50:42 PM
My name is cillaliz, I am addicted to HGTV

I think they are running the final episodes of our gardening show, but I haven't checked recently.
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: MBarnum on June 28, 2008, 08:52:30 PM
Yes, Jose, he usually calls me Nancy. I am never quite sure what that means.
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: MBarnum on June 28, 2008, 08:53:55 PM
I guess I am just not in the mood for a Bollywood movie tonight...but with all this talk of Perry Mason, I think I will watch some episodes since I have all the boxed sets that have so far been released.
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: Edisaurus on June 28, 2008, 08:54:19 PM
I agree completely on "Crash".  Just didn't get why people liked is so much.  Of course I think it was better than "Magnolia" which I really hated. But, I don't like much of anything Tom Cruise is in.  

I loved MAGNOLIA, especially the way the stories intersect and how it's all cut together. The scenes where everyone was singing the same Aimee Mann song bugged me the first time I saw it in the theatre, but I guess i've gotten used to it because if I run into it on TV I'll usually end up watching part of it.
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 08:54:31 PM
LOL Michael.

Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 28, 2008, 08:56:14 PM
Well... I'm not sure I'll be able to make it to the end of SNL...  However, since I'm back in rehearsal tomorrow morning, well... Sleep would be a good thing... So...

Goodnight.
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 08:57:01 PM
I even coped with Mr Cruise in Magnolia.  

IMHO - so much better than the "blatent" (thanks Edi) manipulation of "Crash".
Title: Re:CAUGHT UP IN THE VORTEX
Post by: Edisaurus on June 28, 2008, 09:00:09 PM
Obviously the trustees of the George Foster Peabody Award thought so, too, as they gave it their highest award after its first season.

What do they know? It's awarded by my Journalism school here in GA!

(Glad to see they also honored Colbert!)

 :)
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 09:00:13 PM
Wow, Billy Preston and Janis Ian  (not together).  I was 14 years old when SNL premiered. My friend Kris and I watched it every week. We'd order a pizza and watch SNL.  Memories...
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Post by: Edisaurus on June 28, 2008, 09:01:20 PM
I planted a lot of plants. I'm too tired to spell check!
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Post by: JMK on June 28, 2008, 09:03:25 PM
For all you musically curious geeks out there (and you know who you are), I'm about halfway through the more than fascinating HOWARD GOODALL'S BIG BANGS (NOT a euphemism), which details five of the most important discoveries in the history of music.  Even if you know some of this stuff, Goodall is delightful and always entertaining.  Plus, he wrote the Theme to Blackadder.  :)
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Post by: JMK on June 28, 2008, 09:04:27 PM
I personally loved about the first 2/3 of MAGNOLIA, if only for its incredible tracking shots and interweaving storylines.  It got a bit on the turgid side for the last 1/3, IMHO.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 09:05:23 PM
I thought the Peabody Awards were given on the Rocky and Bullwinkle show.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 09:08:08 PM
I can't really remember if "Magnolia" wilted for me in its last third.  I didn't see it at the movies and it has been four years I think since I watched the DVD.

I would have liked "Babel" even more if the Japanese segment had been edited down somewhat.

"21 Grams" worked totally.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 09:09:34 PM
I thought the Peabody Awards were given on the Rocky and Bullwinkle show.
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Post by: George on June 28, 2008, 09:09:44 PM
I'm going to venture down the 2 steps into our family room, with Richard's supervision, to partake in family pizza/movie night.  We have a family tradition of watching Independence Day on, well, Independence Day, but Rob will be in Michigan with his girlfriend for the holiday.  We're going to observe our tradition tonight.

Bye for now.

Our family tradition is to watch "Independence Day" one year and "1776" the next.  We've been switching off between these two movies for years. :) I don't remember which movie it'll be this year, but next Saturday, my dad's two sisters (my Aunt Mary Lou and Sister Cecilia...she's a nun) are visiting, so we may not see either.  Anyway, Mary Lou hasn't been up here in more than 20 years!  They'll be here for a couple of weeks, and my cousin John and his wife will be visiting from Oregon for a couple of days while the aunts are here.  It'll be the largest family gathering we've had since probably 1980!
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 09:10:35 PM
Thank you DR Cillaliz.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 09:11:46 PM
I can't really remember if "Magnolia" wilted for me in its last third.  I didn't see it at the movies and it has been four years I think since I watched the DVD.

I would have liked "Babel" even more if the Japanese segment had been edited down somewhat.

"21 Grams" worked totally.

By the time I went to see Magnolia, it had been hyped so much I was really  looking forward to it.  While it was playing and especially during the misogynistic sequences, a number of people walked out.  It wasn't anything like what I thought it would be and I really didn't like it.  Just my 2 cents
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 09:12:33 PM
Thank you DR Cillaliz.

I LOVED Squirrel and Moose.  I never missed that show either
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Post by: George on June 28, 2008, 09:14:46 PM
George, about noon the doorbell rang.  At first, when I opened the door, I didn't see anyone there, but then I noticed Tony on the floor, next to the door.  Of course, I took him inside, and tonight I plan to totally enjoy him.  Thanks again, George!

You're welcome!  Let me know if there is any problem with the disc...and if any other recipients of the Tony Awards disc that I sent out have problems, let me know that, too.  There shouldn't be any trouble...other than me having to rewrite the number on the top, (1 of 1, instead of 1 of 3), but that's only cosmetic. ;)
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 09:14:52 PM
I wonder if I will watch "The Madness of King George" for Independence Day.
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Post by: JMK on June 28, 2008, 09:15:18 PM
Our family tradition is to watch "Independence Day" one year and "1776" the next.

That is so weird, because we discovered several years ago that if you watch Independence Day with the sound off whilst playing the OCR of 1776, it's one amazing synchronicity after another.   ;D
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Post by: JMK on June 28, 2008, 09:15:54 PM
I wonder if I will watch "The Madness of King George" for Independence Day.

If you take your Dramamine first, you can watch the crazy-camera antics of that episode of "John Adams."
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 09:20:49 PM
I may just settle for listening to the complete recording of "Gypsy" with the wonderful and so controlled Patti.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 28, 2008, 09:21:51 PM
I thought most of MAGNOLIA was quite wonderful.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 09:22:09 PM
I was in need of Dramamine when I attempted to sit through ALW's "Woman in White".
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 09:26:36 PM
Hi AJ!  Have you talked to your grandmother today?  
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 09:26:38 PM
DR Matt. H - I've not given up on Dexter yet. I just found the Senior police officer (female) so clichéd and would have liked the sister much more had she not been drawn "dumb'.

The female characters in Six Feet were it's major strength.
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Post by: AJameson on June 28, 2008, 09:27:54 PM
Hey Cill!   No  I haven't, I just got back from a Cubs game with Chad and Nan...do I need to?

Edit: Afterthought:  It's a little late now..  LOL  Should I talk to her tomorrow?
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 09:37:11 PM
Don't call her now!!!!  We don't want the wrath of grandma....lol.  Call her tomorrow. It's just about your plans this week
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Post by: JulieC40 on June 28, 2008, 09:38:15 PM
It was over 100 degrees here today and still 86 degrees.  Supposedly have air conditioning in apartment but it is still hot...ugh!
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 09:40:25 PM
I think that calls for a huge glass of ice water, DR Julie...maybe bathtub sized
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Post by: AJameson on June 28, 2008, 09:41:07 PM
The best Italian I've ever eaten?   You know, I can't remember any that really stick out as far as taste is concerned.   I'm really good at making Italian and tend to prefer a lot of my own stuff.

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Post by: Matt H. on June 28, 2008, 09:44:51 PM
DR Matt. H - I've not given up on Dexter yet. I just found the Senior police officer (female) so clichéd and would have liked the sister much more had she not been drawn "dumb'.

The female characters in Six Feet were it's major strength.

The female characters here have a much different function from the females in SIX FEET UNDER. To be honest, I don't much like Dexter's sister Deb even after two seasons. I actually find the actress rather annoying, but I've had to get used to her because she figures MAJORLY in both seasons.

But Hall is so hypnotic and so different from his role and performance in SIX FEET UNDER that he just swept me along with the flow of the series. I was willing to follow that character anywhere, and when things get really intense in season two, well, I was just bowled over. He was Emmy nominated for season one, and I will be mightily disappointed if he doesn't get nominated this year as well.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 28, 2008, 09:45:27 PM
Now, I've finished the writing and get it posted, so I'm ready to head downstairs to bed.

Good night!
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Post by: AJameson on June 28, 2008, 09:47:10 PM
Well DRs, it's been a long day.  I just wanted to pop in and say Hi..    so...  HI!:D

Have a good night.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 09:47:47 PM
Well DRs, it's been a long day.  I just wanted to pop in and say Hi..    so...  HI!:D

Have a good night.

Night DR AJ
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Post by: Edisaurus on June 28, 2008, 09:48:00 PM
Watching SNL makes me realize how much it has decline in quality of humor over the years.

I'm glad they decided to run this.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 09:48:42 PM
Watching SNL makes me realize how much it has decline in quality of humor over the years.

I'm glad they decided to run this.

Me too. It's making me think I need to get SNL DVDs. I'm really enjoying it
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Post by: JulieC40 on June 28, 2008, 09:59:02 PM
I think that calls for a huge glass of ice water, DR Julie...maybe bathtub sized
I'm doing better now, my smart sister was able to "tweak" the air conditioner and it is actually working better now.  I knew I kept her around for something!  ;D
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Post by: JulieC40 on June 28, 2008, 10:04:21 PM
We have been watching some of the DVD's of Saturday Night Live we got in the mail from Blockbuster.  They were one's back in the 70's.  Yes, the quality was much better then!
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Post by: George on June 28, 2008, 10:10:41 PM
I can't wait to see Mamma Mia!  I think it's the best of the juke box musicals I've seen. It's so funny and isn't trying to be anything other than a silly fun show.

Of course the 70s were my jr. high and high school years, so we listened to ABBA a lot. I always thought I didn't like them, but I loved hearing the songs again the first time I saw the musical.  

I agree.  I loved ABBA when they were together and I still love them.  I also loved "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert."  I saw Mamma Mia! in Seattle and it was very good.  
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 10:18:41 PM
I also loved "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert."  .  

My name finally gets into the title of a movie and who is Priscilla?   The BUS! LOL
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Post by: bk on June 28, 2008, 10:25:40 PM
Finished with my viewing for the evening.  Now I shall sit in front of my computer and roam.
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Post by: bk on June 28, 2008, 10:25:53 PM
Roam, roam
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Post by: bk on June 28, 2008, 10:26:08 PM
Well, no one can say we didn't get to page fourteen.
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Post by: bk on June 28, 2008, 10:26:21 PM
Will we never get to page fifteen?
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Post by: JulieC40 on June 28, 2008, 10:27:24 PM
Well, I guess I'm heading to bed.  Night, everyone!
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 10:28:35 PM
Oh I think we can get to page 15
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 10:28:59 PM
But it will take a little P-U-S-H
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 10:29:15 PM
So what will it take
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 10:29:34 PM
Just a few more
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 10:29:49 PM
Should be getting close
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 10:30:00 PM
We're almost there
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 10:30:20 PM
This should do it
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 28, 2008, 10:30:45 PM
PAGE 15 - My work here is done.  Good night
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Post by: George on June 28, 2008, 10:38:18 PM
I have devised a kind of nice arrangement melding A Quiet Thing with Is It Really Me?  The soprano reaches her high G's with ease, which really ticks me, a bass if ever there were one, off.  ;)

A few years ago, I was in a group of singers where we worked solos with with this incredible piano player/vocal coach named Joe Baque...he's like 85 years old now...and still going strong.  Anyway, I had this idea to do a two-song medley of "When I Fall In Love" and "A Quiet Thing."  I also had the idea that I would sing the the two songs (one right after the other) starting on the same note (B-flat), even though they are in totally different keys.  After I sang the first song, Joe did this lovely instrumental middle section while modulating (big word!) to the new key so that I could start on the same note again.  We only were able to sing through it in the class and I never got to perform it.  I always loved working with Joe and especially on that song. :)
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Post by: George on June 28, 2008, 10:40:55 PM
That is so weird, because we discovered several years ago that if you watch Independence Day with the sound off whilst playing the OCR of 1776, it's one amazing synchronicity after another.   ;D

You know, I'd try that if my two aunts weren't coming to visit. ;)
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Post by: George on June 28, 2008, 10:54:46 PM
For all you musically curious geeks out there (and you know who you are), I'm about halfway through the more than fascinating HOWARD GOODALL'S BIG BANGS (NOT a euphemism), which details five of the most important discoveries in the history of music.  Even if you know some of this stuff, Goodall is delightful and always entertaining.  Plus, he wrote the Theme to Blackadder.  :)

Howard also wrote the music and lyrics to the musical, The Hired Man with Melvyn Bragg.  I bought the original 1984 album years ago, only because the show was produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber.  I think I sort of listened to it once and put it away.  Several years later, for some unknown reason, I thought that I should listen to it again, just to make sure I didn't like it...and I absolutely fell in love with it!  I don't know why, but I love the show.  Maybe because it's just so different that what I was used to.  I also bought the 2-CD live concert cast that has almost the entire show and many of the original cast members.  That's very good, also. :)

I also love Howard's other show, Days of Hope.  It's a small show with six or so actors, and it's scored for just a piano and two guitars.  

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Post by: George on June 28, 2008, 10:55:55 PM
In the "It's About Freakin' Time" department, the original Kiss of the Spider Woman (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AMH7XA/ref=amb_link_7041022_2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-4&pf_rd_r=0XFVGMA898VDG692XP1F&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_p=410266601&pf_rd_i=1000221311) movie is FINALLY being released on DVD!!  It'll be a Two-Disc Collector's Edition and an Amazon.com exclusive. :D

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51XzT5rLbYL._SS500_.jpg)

It's also going to be released on Blu-ray DVD (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AMNBU8/ref=amb_link_7053842_4?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1EDEFCF789KRJ52SE13A&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=409599201&pf_rd_i=507846).
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 11:10:52 PM
Thank you for the Spiderwoman news DR George.

Great movie.

I think it would be one of the very few times where a musical had ADDED so much to the original. The book/play is a fascinating read.

Seeing the musical is one of the greatest memories I have of live theatre.  (I saw the Vanessa Willams version).
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 11:22:36 PM
And I've now ordered it.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on June 28, 2008, 11:31:06 PM
Any viewers of "Dexter".  Does it get better?

Yes, I thought the characterizations improved - but then I liked Blood Brothers.

der Brucer
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 28, 2008, 11:59:58 PM
Yes, I thought the characterizations improved - but then I liked Blood Brothers.

der Brucer
:) :)
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 29, 2008, 12:02:00 AM
Patti and Bernadette as the mothers

Adam Sandler & Ben Stiller as the Brothers.

A Blood Brothers worthy of Dexter.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 29, 2008, 12:12:45 AM
Good morning DR SuiteMeet.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on June 29, 2008, 12:26:24 AM
Patti and Bernadette as the mothers

Adam Sandler & Ben Stiller as the Brothers.

A Blood Brothers worthy of Dexter.

Is there a particular order in which you'd like them dispatched?

der Brucer
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 29, 2008, 12:34:18 AM
#1 is #1.

(I can quite like Bernadette - she just needs the right part and the right director I guess).
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Post by: singdaw on June 29, 2008, 12:35:07 AM
Finally caught up!!  Good evening, DR Tomovoz!!!!   :)
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Post by: singdaw on June 29, 2008, 12:35:52 AM
DR George, thanks for the heads up on Kiss.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on June 29, 2008, 12:36:09 AM
#1 is #1.

Patti will not go quietly :D

der Brucer
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Post by: singdaw on June 29, 2008, 12:36:33 AM
DR Tomovoz, so happy to see that your question was answered...    Anyway.     ;D