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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were in a haze, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're currently in a daze.
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And the word of the day is: CATHOLICAN!
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No one in the jernt but me. Well, me and these thirteen GUESTS.
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Welcome to CA - land of consistency:
LATIMES (http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/front/la-me-handsfreelaw1-2008jul01,0,2607885.story?page=1)
Plans vary on enforcement of California's hands-free cellphone law for drivers
The San Diego and Oceanside police departments are granting a 30-day grace period before issuing tickets. The CHP plans to be aggressive, stepping up staffing for the Fourth of July weekend.By Hector Becerra and David Pierson, Los Angeles Times Staff Writers
July 1, 2008
With the law requiring drivers to use hands-free devices when making cellphone calls taking effect today, the odds of scofflaws being cited depend on where they are driving.
Although police agencies around Southern California said they would be enforcing the law, some agencies will be more aggressive than others, with the California Highway Patrol vowing the most rigorous enforcement.
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As with all these driving rules, changing behavior takes time -- and is influenced not just by police crackdowns but by peer pressure, not to mention the fear of tickets.
How much do drivers have to fear? It depends.
Lt. Ruben De La Torre said the Los Angeles Police Department would go through an "educational" period, during which those cited would mostly be drivers who not only had mobile phones pressed to their ear but also were not driving safely.
"It's on a case-by-case basis," he said. "But people have to be aware that it's a clear and obvious violation."
Police departments in San Diego and Oceanside are going a step further, granting an official 30-day grace period before issuing tickets, even though the law itself doesn't include a grace period. "We're trying to ease people into this," said Gary Hassen, a detective with the San Diego Police Department.
But the CHP said drivers had been given enough time and promised a crackdown.
der Brucer
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LA County's gift to defense attorneys:
LA TIMES (http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/front/la-me-video1-2008jul01,0,3006769.story)
Los Angeles judge drops Hollywood drug case after video contradicts police testimony
In echoes of Rampart scandal, defense attorney says officers planted cocaine on man accused of being a gang member. On surveillance tape produced at trial, one officer tells another: 'Be creative in your writing.'
By Jack Leonard, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
7:42 AM PDT, July 1, 2008
A Los Angeles judge abruptly ended a trial and exonerated a man of possessing cocaine Monday after a courtroom confrontation in which a defense attorney produced a surprise video of his client's arrest that sharply contradicted the testimony of two police officers.
Superior Court Judge Monica Bachner dismissed charges against Guillermo Alarcon Jr., a grocery store worker, after prosecutors reviewed the tape and acknowledged that it was inconsistent with the officers' sworn testimony.
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I can hear the OJ apologists now: Where is the tape of Det. Fuhrman planting the bloody glove?
der Brucer
I wondere how many other past cases involcing those officers will now be questioned?
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RE: The Little Girl Who Lived Down The Lane Score.
The film is a guilty pleasure, but people who I recommend the film to do not hold the same opinion.
As for the music score I don't remember much about it except for the end title sequence where you see Ms. Foster staring ahead looking at the camera and in the fireplace a most excellent fire burning behind her. It made it captivating that one wants to watch all the credits to the end.
SO BK
Have you ever seen The Little Girl Who Lived Down the Lane aka La Petite fille au bout du chemin?
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So anyway....it's Wednesday.
We got travelers - DRs SINGDAW and LAURA.
We got feets healing - DRs KERRY and GINNY.
We got someone covering the Florida beat - DR JOSE
We got people covering The Great White Way - DRs FJL and ELMORE.
And we've got people on the coast - MR BK, among others.
And of course the Great Northwest with DRs TCB, MBARNUM, and JMK....not to mention GEORGE and JANE.
I am leaving out many of you....DR TOMovOZ handling the down under chores goes without saying....
And DRs derBRUCER and SWW handing the Mid Atlantic news.....
So read away....it's like a trip around the world without leaving your computer.....and that's not even mentioning Canada with DR JENNIFER and North Dakota with DR DAKOTACELT.
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Well here are a few photos from ALL MY SONS....not everyone is in costume, and I am NOT a good photographer but....here they are. The new photos are mixed in with the ones from before.
I like my set, anyway. 8)
http://www.putnamcountyplayhouse.com/photo/categories.php?cat_id=105&sessionid=21bf72cd424fb0dd9245b78053b1855d (http://www.putnamcountyplayhouse.com/photo/categories.php?cat_id=105&sessionid=21bf72cd424fb0dd9245b78053b1855d)
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I agree with BK regarding the film AUDREY ROSE. I really enjoyed the book, and I was looking forward to the film version. Well, the score was nice.
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DR FJL thanks for the link to DR RODZINSKI's column.....I am sure Mr Lopez was completely honest in his answers.
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Good morning, all! Another day with the Criswell chart. My goal is to finish up everything that needs to be photocopied (6 Violin 1 parts, etc) today and get them copied and taped tomorrow morning. So, my priorities today are the trombones, percussion, and piccolo, which is essentially the Flute 1 part. Once those are finished this morning, I'll begin the rundown from the top of the list. I may do harp and celesta first since keyboard parts are the worst in teerms of number of notes.
DR JRand57, I loved the photos, especially the one of you and Tyson, which could be a "before and after" photo for something, God knows what.
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LOL...DR ELMORE.....maybe Before and After - Life in Theater!
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Good Morning!
Good Day!
Laters....
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And, yes...
I'm up, I'm up...
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Don't be late, DRJOSE!!!
Have you made any birthday plans yet?
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Off to buy a shirt for someone because his doesn't fit......and try to find some shoes.....
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I'm from the Great Northwest as well! :) Good morning, everyone!
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HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY TO DGN BABY GABE!!!!
DS OF DRS AJAMESON AND SUNDEE
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Good morning! I'm feeling so much better that now I know I really was sick, lol. Better finish getting dressed and get to the office.
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Oh one more diet tip, even though it's a day late...get enough sleep. It's more important than you'd think
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My throat hurts! :(
Canada Day celebrations were nice though last night.
There is a huge party like 1 mile from where i live. Singers, dancers. And then fireworks. It was very good!
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Well, I'm off and running again! Will try to check in this afternoon. Details, details...got to do all this testing for this new job. Ciaio!
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Wednesday morning greetings! Like Dolly Levi, I've decided to re-enter the human race. Got up at a reasonable hour, showered, and am now enjoying coffee and getting ready for the day. I have to go for a blood test this morning and this afternoon I'm going to attempt to cook pork chops for dinner.
Glad to hear from DR Laura that DR Kerry is doing OK - vibes for him!
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We got travelers - DRs SINGDAW and LAURA.
And my DH, a.k.a. "Oh, Crap", who is flying to LA today.
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Oh one more diet tip, even though it's a day late...get enough sleep. It's more important than you'd think
I just read that! That's certainly one place I need to make some improvement!
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Morning all. I'm around and alive. I just haven't been posting very much. I pop in when I can but it's crazy here at the workplace so I'm not saying much, just doing what they pay me to do.
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Good morning!
I am LOVING these cool mornings again. We have another today, and it looks like another tomorrow, too. Hooray!
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Yes, DR JMK, the screeners I get from studios directly come with nice lead times (paramount is usually more generous than Disney). When the Criterions go through a middle man, I become the victim of both his schedule and the USPS's delivery times. In the case of the latest Criterions, the discs were simply forgotten about due to a weeklong convention in Vegas last week (EMA), so they were 10 days getting PUT in the mail. Ah, well, I'll do 'em when I get 'em.
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Nothing on TV tonight, so I'll be working on a review copy of something (either PATRIOTISM if it arrives or STOP-LOSS if it doesn't) this afternoon and tonight.
If I have any free time to watch something for fun, it'll be MURDER SHE WROTE and/or THE CLOSER (which should arrive today).
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Thank you for the travel vibes; however, I will divert them to other folks. I'm not going to Fresno until August. Until then, I'll travel a lot between my house and Kerry's.
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I just saw that the second season of PSYCH comes out on DVD next week. I had been looking for announcements for a long time and had seen none, so this is the first I had read about it.
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I tried to do a page dance and have been informed that the upload folder is full.
Administrator is now alerted!
Thanks!
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I was walking (too slow to be considered "hiking,") and I felt a SNAP in my ankle. Then it felt better. :) I hope it stays this way.
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I just saw that the second season of PSYCH comes out on DVD next week. I had been looking for announcements for a long time and had seen none, so this is the first I had read about it.
It's on the way for me to review as I type. I had a choice between this and EUREKA, and I'm kind of wishing I had taken EUREKA. ;)
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Last night I watched Diane Keaton's HEAVEN, which I had to review. It really was a very pleasant and quirky 80 or so minutes. I highly recommend it, in DVDTalk vernacular. Some really hilarious interviews intermixed with some patently weird film clips. Or maybe that's vice versa. :)
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There was a very sad obituary in the paper this morning--a little boy who had gone to pre-school with Gabe, who had been plagued by a recurrent brain tumor, has died. His parents were so cool back then, I don't think I could have handled the stress. Finn had already had several surgeries even at that young age. We lost track of them after "real" school started, but I was still shocked to see this this morning.
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That's very sad, JMK.
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DR TCB asked me a question yesterday re: nutrisystem
And who told me it looks delicious.
I think i mentioned that they sell it here on The Shopping Channel.
So i've seen the meals as they come. And then prepared.
And they really do look good.
That is why i said that i just cannot believe that they come in little unrefrigerated cardboard containers that you microwave.
What i saw looked like a chef prepared a nice gourmet meal.
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It's on the way for me to review as I type. I had a choice between this and EUREKA, and I'm kind of wishing I had taken EUREKA. ;)
I'm envious. You get PSYCH and I get JAKE AND THE FATMAN. No question which one *I'd* rather watch and write about.
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Well, I'm having lunch with friends today instead of tomorrow (folks starting their July 4th vacations early).
So, I need to head down now to clean up for that.
WBBL.
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On tv for me tonight:
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE
And the CANADIAN IDOL results show.
Btw, on the Canadian version of HOW DO YOU SOLVE A PROBLEM LIKE MARIA there was big trouble this week.
Obviously people have no idea how to vote.
There is this one kid who looks like 15 and she is like 5 feet tall. She is sweet. But i just don't see maria at all. And she has never been in the bottom. There is another girl, who is a very good performer. But on tv she comes across as overweight. And her face looks really old. Now if you take off the 15 tv pounds, i'm not sure how big she would be. Maybe size 14. But her whole vibe just does not seem maria to me. Yet she has not been in the bottom at all and the judges adore her.
ALW's guy simon almost had a coronary though on monday's results show. His 2 favs were in the bottom 2. It was so stupid. This one girl allie (who got sent home) had never been my fav. But the night before she had done amazing. And i could finally see her as maria. And my current fav jayme, was also in the B2. Simon freaked out. Didn't know what to do. But sent allie home.
Next week thankfully is broadway week. so hopefully we will get to see something interesting.
A lot of the girls are talented. But are so far from maria i just don't get why they the top 10!
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I wondere how many other past cases involcing those officers will now be questioned?
Hopefully, ALL of them. And a firing should ensue, as well, prior to prosecution for violating public trust, breaking ethical codes and bearing false witness against a citizen they were honor-bound to protect.
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DR DakotaCelt re: diet tips and using artificial sweetners.
I would love to use honey. But it has an enormous amount of carbs. :(
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I sort of liked the few episodes of PSYCH that i watched when it was on NBC.
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When I was watching the 1st part of the finale of HELL'S KITCHEN they advertised a new HELL'S KITCHEN starting july 15th. It seemed to have celebs.
I never heard about this.
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Started listening to ADRIFT IN MACAO this morning. Funny lyrics, but methinks the bulk of the Rodgers gene pool swam over to the Guettel side of things. :)
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Last night I watched Diane Keaton's HEAVEN, which I had to review. It really was a very pleasant and quirky 80 or so minutes. I highly recommend it, in DVDTalk vernacular. Some really hilarious interviews intermixed with some patently weird film clips. Or maybe that's vice versa. :)
I absolutely LOVE this film!
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I'm looking forward to my days off. Oh, yes. DAYS off. It should be wonderful.
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My producer's wife just went into pre-labor pains, so we should have some happy news here in the editing room in a little while. Excitement!!
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I watched a movie on HBO last night called "Gray Matters". It was quirky and entertaining. I won't want to see it again.
But there was this one neat scene in which the two female leads discover they share a passion for the movie "Till the Clouds Roll By"....and then they jump up and dance the identical dance being danced on screen by Lucille Bremer and the very clunky Van Johnson.
It was cute.
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Vibes of comfort for Finn's family...poor little guy. :'(
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DearREader Laura, you are indeed a good friend. Don't forget to take care of your own foot, too!
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"America's Got Talent" was almost a washout last night, but a couple of acts put it over the top at the end of the second hour (which is where they always manage to put the best ones).
One was a 24-year-old girl who sang and played guitar. She reminded me of Laura Nyro.
The other was a small-for-his-age 9-year-old who had been, until age 3, diagnosed as autistic. It was music that seemed to break him out of his shell. He stood on stage and sang "Ben"...and he was wonderful.
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Nice pictures, JRand57!
And don't forget we'uns in the Deep South!
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She reminded me of Laura Nyro.
Why, was she walking David Geffen around on a leash? (A very obscure Laura Nyro reference). ;D
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What i saw looked like a chef prepared a nice gourmet meal.
Well, no one would buy them if they didn't!
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RE: The Little Girl Who Lived Down The Lane Score.
The film is a guilty pleasure, but people who I recommend the film to do not hold the same opinion.
As for the music score I don't remember much about it except for the end title sequence where you see Ms. Foster staring ahead looking at the camera and in the fireplace a most excellent fire burning behind her. It made it captivating that one wants to watch all the credits to the end.
SO BK
Have you ever seen The Little Girl Who Lived Down the Lane aka La Petite fille au bout du chemin?
I saw it the day it opened and really liked it, and I liked it just as much when I ran the DVD when it came out.
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America's Got Talent? Must have missed the announcement that Ted Mack was back.
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It's very bright out.
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I'll alert Mr. Bakalor to do a photo purge.
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Back from an uneventful trip to the medical lab. DS Rob and his DGF (dear girlfriend) are here for a visit on their way to Michigan.
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Hope you get good results back, Ginny!
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Thank you, DR Laura. Please give DR Kerry my best and take care of than ankle of yours!
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Ah yes, DR EDISAURUS.....another county heard from!
It's all DR GINNY and I can do to keep the MidWest news current.
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DR CILLA LIZ is, of course in the western mid west.
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My ankle feels so much better since it snapped.
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I'm envious. You get PSYCH and I get JAKE AND THE FATMAN. No question which one *I'd* rather watch and write about.
Well, MattH, you do get to look at Joe Penny, and that ain't a bad way to spend 45 minutes!
(http://nikkita.n.i.pic.centerblog.net/j23w2lfb.jpg)
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And the word of the day is: CATHOLICAN!
And The Song Of The Day Is: RHYMES HAVE I
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Well here are a few photos from ALL MY SONS....not everyone is in costume, and I am NOT a good photographer but....here they are. The new photos are mixed in with the ones from before.
I like my set, anyway. 8)
http://www.putnamcountyplayhouse.com/photo/categories.php?cat_id=105&sessionid=21bf72cd424fb0dd9245b78053b1855d (http://www.putnamcountyplayhouse.com/photo/categories.php?cat_id=105&sessionid=21bf72cd424fb0dd9245b78053b1855d)
Nice pictures, Jack!
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Michael S-
Are You There?
Are You Joining Jose and I for Dinner Tomorrow?
Jose-We will pick you up at 7:00 PM
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I just saw that the second season of PSYCH comes out on DVD next week. I had been looking for announcements for a long time and had seen none, so this is the first I had read about it.
I love this show! Thanks for posting the info. :D
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DR CILLA LIZ is, of course in the western mid west.
Actually I'm in the northern plains which is in the middle of the country and to the west of the mid west but to the east of the west. Go figure that one
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I'm hoping to see photos of DGN Gabe with his very first birthday cake all over his face!
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TIme to go back to work. I need to do a couple jail visits and some odds and ends and then just may call it a day
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For DR Jose and any other pizza lovers:
http://slice.seriouseats.com/jvpizza/
This guy has been serving pizza out of his house and is getting ready to open his own restaurant...less than a mile from our house! I'm sure with all the self-promotion and confidence he seems to have, it should do well!
He rates a lot of the pizza places in the northeast---some I've tried out and others I recall hearing about from DR Jose.
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Back from a few morning errands and am now trying to decide if today is a jogging day. My legs are pretty sore, so I'm not sure.
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It's fascinating to me that the media reports on every single penny raise for gas prices, but is curiously silent when prices actually drop - which they have at every gas station in my neighborhood - not by much - two cents - but dropped they have.
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Why are we still on page three?
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Welcome twelve GUESTS.
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My ankle feels so much better since it snapped.
You could introduce this techinque in "Legally Blonde III: The Middle Years" as Elle takes Bruiser for his geriatric walk and develops a hobble that gets better after she invents the "ankle snap".
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Well, DR Ron Pulliam ain't lyin'! Driving north into downtown San Francisco from the airport, there are many a hill covered in bogs of fog from the fires.
The flight was uneventful; I was there early enough to change my seat for a bulkhead row with extra leg room. :)
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Actor Don S. Davis, a fine character actor, died of a massive heart attack on June 29, 2008.
Davis, age 65, was best known for his roles portraying military officers, most notable the Air Force general in "Twin Peaks" (he was a key figure in the "White Lodge" matter) and as General Hammond in "Stargate: SG-1".
Davis appeared in a vast number of movie and TV roles.
I, for one, will miss him.
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I guess I have a lot of
'splainin' ketchuping to do!
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Actor Don S. Davis, a fine character actor, died of a massive heart attack on June 29, 2008.
Davis, age 65, was best known for his roles portraying military officers, most notable the Air Force general in "Twin Peaks" (he was a key figure in the "White Lodge" matter) and as General Hammond in "Stargate: SG-1".
Davis appeared in a vast number of movie and TV roles.
I, for one, will miss him.
He also played Dana Scully's father in "The X-Files."
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Is Mr. Singdaw wending his way to LA?
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We're STILL on page three?
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I wish, bk!!!! But not this trip. We're getting hitched and then hightailing it right back to NY.
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An acquaintance of mine has posted an interview to youtube.com conducted by Jim Whaley, late emcee of "Cinema Showcase", a PBS syndicated show that originated out of Atlanta GA. Jim was my best friend for 35 years until his untimely death in August 1992 (heart attack). The reason for the interview was to promote "The Prince of Tides". The 30-minute show included interviews with Nick Nolte and Kate Nelligan, but only the Streisand segment is on youtube. The station that aired this interview altered the opening visuals to include its own call letters and background. Normally, there were many film clips edited under the exciting "Theme from 'Airport" by Alfred Newman which was the show's signature opening.
Whaley-Streisand-Cinema Showcase (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDuy7ti-BMY)
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When is the wedding, DR Singdaw?
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Still reading yesterday's posts, but thanks to all for the travel vibes - they worked! And I did wave over Ohio and Indiana. :)
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It's lunchtime, and all my lunch buddies are out of the office.
So sad to be all alone at lunch time.
I'm gonna have to do something to preclude that tomorrow!
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This morning I went for a walk, and this is what I saw:
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w247/SaltonSeaTrip/JulySunrise.jpg)
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Sorry to read about little Finn's passing.
Our paper carried an obit that shocked me, too - my former hairdresser Sally died at age 67. As a single mom, she raised a wonderful son and daughter. The daughter survived a severely abusive marriage (her husband almost killed her) and the whole family became activists against domestic violence.
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This morning I went for a walk, and this is what I saw:
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w247/SaltonSeaTrip/JulySunrise.jpg)
Sunset? Sunrise? And what were you doing out in the dark, young lady? Don't you know the creatures of the night were still prowling around?
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Sunrise.
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In July in Phoenix, one must begin one's walk very very early in the morning. It becomes too hot very quickly.
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I hope the sidewinders give you plenty of room to walk.
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In July in Phoenix, one must begin one's walk very very early in the morning. It becomes too hot very quickly.
That's what Richard used to do when we visited my mom there in the summers. And, we'd have to wait until it cooled off later in the evening before we could go swimming (actually, we waited until the pool was shaded, but joked about it being cool enough to go swimming).
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In July in Phoenix, one must begin one's walk very very early in the morning. It becomes too hot very quickly.
One of the notable pizza places mentioned in the blog I posted earlier is in Phoenix: http://www.pizzeriabianco.com/
Have you ever been there, DearReaderLaura?
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There's just nighthawks, bats, coyotes, jackrabbits, and cottontails that early in the morning.
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I know what you mean, Ginny! That direct sun is miserable.
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DearReaderLaura DR, we leave momentarily to get the licence - in San Mateo. [No appointments to be had in San Fransisco proper]. And then tomorrow, a friend of ours who is licensed to do such things is performing the ceremony in a lovely backyard garden.
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Back from a jog - managed to go the full distance, but it was easy today because I began thinking about one of the short story ideas I've had for the last year or so. While I like all the ideas I've come up with so far (about four), this is the one that speaks loudest to me, so when I got back from the jog, I wrote the first two paragraphs of what will hopefully be the first in a new collection of short fiction. I loved doing the last set of stories and people seemed to like them (although it is the lowest selling book of all mine - especially on this here site), so I think because I'm in such a writing mood, this will be a good thing to do for the rest of the year, at me leisure, doing as few or as many pages as I like.
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I think that is lovely, DR Singdaw. Will someone take photos?
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Happy 1st Birthday to DR Cillaliz's great-nephew Gabe, whose parents are some of our newest DRs!
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That's what Richard used to do when we visited my mom there in the summers. And, we'd have to wait until it cooled off later in the evening before we could go swimming (actually, we waited until the pool was shaded, but joked about it being cool enough to go swimming).
When I lived in Phoenix, we only swam after dark, It was too hot during the day. The pool would be packed when the sun went down
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Probably, DearReaderLaura DR, but it's not a big deal...Just two two of us and two other people. We had a big commitment ceremony 20 years ago with family, friends, food, etc.
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Happy 1st Birthday to DR Cillaliz's great-nephew Gabe, whose parents are some of our newest DRs!
Thanks Ginny, I think the proud parents may be stopping by HHW later
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DR Singdaw - congratulations! Will there be cake?
DR Elmore and I have long-lost mutual friend who married on July 4 in what she and her husband called their "Dependence Day" ceremony.
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Probably, DearReaderLaura DR, but it's not a big deal...Just two two of us and two other people. We had a big commitment ceremony 20 years ago with family, friends, food, etc.
And after 20 years you STILL want to get married. Wow! That's impressive ;)
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I'm still sweating like a pig. Actually, do pig's sweat? I know they fly, but do they sweat?
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Yes, you must take photos of the cake..
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I'm still sweating like a pig. Actually, do pig's sweat? I know they fly, but do they sweat?
Since I live in a state that has more pigs than people...no, pigs don't sweat. They don't have sweat glands. That's why they roll in the mud and go in water. The mud also serves as sunscreen
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Mr. Producer and his pals are back shilling the new Gypsy CD on one of the chat boards. How do you know it's him or his shill? Easy, when all they do is talk about how brilliant the producer is and how GREAT all his recordings are, and how BRILLIANT the mix is on a certain CD he produced. It's so patently obvious that it's hilarious. And when someone (as someone did) comes in and posts something negative about a CD this person produced, the person, according to some with personal experience, get nasty PMs from said producer and shills, and then they are ridiculed in posts, usually with the standard line "Why do you have such hate for Time-Life?" Note to producer and shills and Time-Life - some people will not like everything you do - get over it.
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DR JMK - poor DD Blanche! Glad she's OK, even if your wallet is not.
DR Cillaliz - I so envy you!! Your time at the lake sounds like it will be fantastic.
DR George - I thought the beauty of condo living was that the association took care of the backyard weeds? ???
DR Edi - I read that entertaining pizza article this morning! His abuse of his oven was quite humorous. Can't wait to hear about the new restaurant. ***TRAVEL VIBES*** to DH Greg!
DR elmore is writing critical notes and bk is writing author's notes! :)
DR JRand57 - does the set meet with your approval?
***RECOVERY VIBES*** to DR Kerry
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO GABE!!!!!
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Welcome twenty-two GUESTS. Come on in - we're having a haineshisway.com wedding today!
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It's a beautiful day for a wedding
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You may have answered this, but when is the joyous occasion?
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DR Singdaw, what is your DH's first name?
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Better go, I have a couple more things to do at the office then I must get home and do laundry, pack, etc.
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Are we STILL on page four? You'd think it was a Wednesday or something.
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SINGDAW-
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !!!!!!!!!!!
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So it is written, so it shall be done - page five.
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Kim's musical director, who had told me when I took the job that he was leaving for Italy on July 4, has just informed me that he leaves tomorrow around 3 pm. I've called Fed Ex and it looks as though a package mailed on Saturday July 5 may not arrive in Italy before the concert on the 9th.
so . . . I will be out of commission most of the day and probably most of the night!
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Is Mr. Singdaw wending his way to LA?
I wish, bk!!!! But not this trip. We're getting hitched and then hightailing it right back to NY.
So, Wingdaw is Wending to a Wedding!
;)
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DR George - I thought the beauty of condo living was that the association took care of the backyard weeds? ???
Well...because it's within my fenced-in backyard, it's my responsibility. All of the common grass around the buildings and other un-enclosed areas are the responsibility of the HOA (that's Home Owner's Association, for anyone who didn't know ;)).
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CONGRATULATIONS TO DR SINGDAW AND HIS DH ON THEIR (Legal) WEDDING!!
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An acquaintance of mine has posted an interview to youtube.com conducted by Jim Whaley, late emcee of "Cinema Showcase", a PBS syndicated show that originated out of Atlanta GA. Jim was my best friend for 35 years until his untimely death in August 1992 (heart attack). The reason for the interview was to promote "The Prince of Tides". The 30-minute show included interviews with Nick Nolte and Kate Nelligan, but only the Streisand segment is on youtube. The station that aired this interview altered the opening visuals to include its own call letters and background. Normally, there were many film clips edited under the exciting "Theme from 'Airport" by Alfred Newman which was the show's signature opening.
Whaley-Streisand-Cinema Showcase (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDuy7ti-BMY)
CINEMA SHOWCASE with Jim Whaley as host was my never-miss Saturday afternoon viewing experience. I didn't miss an episode for years and years and years. After I got a VCR, I used to record episodes for later playbkac if they involved people I liked or found interesting (Gloria Swanson was a memorable guest, so was Celeste Holm).
When I found out here years ago that you were friends with Jim, I searched and searched for episodes of the show I had taped, but I couldn't find a single one. I know they're at the ends of movies I taped off TV back in the day, but I've yet to stumble across a single one.
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Well, MattH, you do get to look at Joe Penny, and that ain't a bad way to spend 45 minutes!
(http://nikkita.n.i.pic.centerblog.net/j23w2lfb.jpg)
Unquestionably there are compensations. I won't argue the point!
;)
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A Very Happy 1st Birthday to Cillaliz's G(reat)N(ephew) Gabe!!
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Much to my dismay and disgust, the Criterions were NOT in today's mail. I am SO disheartened about it. They're already days past street date and although no one but me is putting pressure on myself, I am just frustrated about the whole business.
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I was so upset about their not arriving that I did NOTHING this afternoon but watch fun stuff. I began with another MURDER SHE WROTE episode. Again, I had never seen this one before, and among the guest stars was Boyd Gaines looking about 20 and Julie Adams, William Windom and the other regulars when stories are set in Cabot Cove.
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What DID come today was THE CLOSER, Season 3, so of course I had to watch one. The season begins with that gut-wrenching story of a family slaughter. I remembered the identity of the killer but not all the details of the case or the motive for murder, so in some ways, it seemed like I was watching it for the first time.
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Naturally, I immediately went into another episode, the discovery of the gang member murdered in 1992. I remember the identity of the killer in this one but not the way they discover whodunit, so again, it's like seeing parts of it for the first time.
How do I love THE CLOSER? Let me count the ways. . . .
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I will finish that episode when I go back down and go ahead with watching STOP-LOSS tonight. There don't appear to be a huge number of bonus features on the disc though there is a commentary.
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A wedding? Oh, I LOVE weddings!
Congratulations to our dear Singwedding and his DP on their impending nuptuals!
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I also fondly remember Jim Whaley and CINEMA SHOWCASE. Now I'm wondering if I might also have his show on the end of a few VHS tapes...
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Matt H, I'm glad you finally have closure on THE CLOSER!
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Here are a few more semifinalists lists on The Emmys. I'll start with one close to DR Edi's heart:
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Patricia Arquette, Medium
Glenn Close, Damages
Minnie Driver, The Riches
Sally Field, Brothers & Sisters
Mariska Hargitay, Law and Order: SVU
Holly Hunter, Saving Grace
Elisabeth Moss, Mad Men
Mary McDonnell, Battlestar Galactica
Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer
Jeanne Tripplehorn, Big Love
No big surprises here. These are pretty much the actresses I would have thought would be in the running.
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Next, the men:
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Gabriel Byrne, In Treatment
Kyle Chandler, Friday Night Lights
Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
Patrick Dempsey, Grey's Anatomy
Michael C. Hall, Dexter
Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Eddie Izzard, The Riches
Hugh Laurie, House
Denis Leary, Rescue Me
James Spader, Boston Legal
Except for the omission of LOST's Matthew Fox, I can't quibble too much about this list. I would love to have seen Christopher Meloni's name again this year, but he really didn't have any showcase episodes this past season like in years past.
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Watchin' Oprah and now have another must-visit on my NYC list:
Dylan's Candy Bar (http://www.dylanscandybar.com)
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Here's another in the comedy category:
Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Jon Cryer, Two and a Half Men
Kevin Dillon, Entourage
Justin Kirk, Weeds
Neil Patrick Harris, How I Met Your Mother
John Krasinski, The Office
Jack McBrayer, 30 Rock
Tracy Morgan, 30 Rock
Jeremy Piven, Entourage
Fred Willard, Back to You
Rainn Wilson, The Office
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One that I have never seen leaked before: the guest actress/comedy semifinalists:
Polly Bergen, Desperate Housewives
Edie Falco, 30 Rock
Vivica A. Fox, Curb Your Enthusiasm
Kathryn Joosten, Desperate Housewives
Annie Potts, Ugly Betty
Carrie Fisher, 30 Rock
Shirley Knight, Desperate Housewives
Jane Lynch, Two and a Half Men
Amy Ryan, The Office
Sarah Silverman, Monk
Elaine Stritch, 30 Rock
Elaine Stritch won this award last year. I didn't think she deserved it then, and I certainly don't think she deserves ANOTHER nomination for the same part.
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Back from more errands. Have had no Diet Coke yet, and have had one bottle of water. I'm having a small steak for lunch, perhaps accompanied by a small bagel and small cream cheese.
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ASK BK 2
I noticed that in the superset that is being released on Sondheim they are releasing the Evening Primrose soundtrack with Perkins and Carr, incidental music from the Enclave etc
Are they releasing any tracks you produced?
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My ankle feels so much better since it snapped.
;D :) VIBES IT STAYS THAT WAY!!
DR Ginny, uneventful is good! :)
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Best part of my test results from today's visit to the lab is that I don't have to go back until Monday - Happy Independence Day to me!
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Jim was my best friend for 35 years until his untimely death in August 1992 (heart attack).
Whaley-Streisand-Cinema Showcase (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDuy7ti-BMY)
I enjoyed the interview. It is nice, yet bittersweet, to watch your friend.
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There's just nighthawks, bats, coyotes, jackrabbits, and cottontails that early in the morning.
Here it can be skunks so I try not to go out before 7:30. Do you have streetlights? We don't, making it far more dangerous to go so early. Lately I'm not even getting out of bed to watch the sunrise :(
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I have some computer maintenance stuff to take care of, and then I'll head back down for the evening's viewing schedule.
WBBL.
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DearReaderLaura DR, we leave momentarily to get the licence - in San Mateo. [No appointments to be had in San Fransisco proper]. And then tomorrow, a friend of ours who is licensed to do such things is performing the ceremony in a lovely backyard garden.
HAVE A LOVELY, BEAUTIFUL CEREMONY!!!
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Next, the men:
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Gabriel Byrne, In Treatment
Kyle Chandler, Friday Night Lights
Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
Patrick Dempsey, Grey's Anatomy
Michael C. Hall, Dexter
Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Eddie Izzard, The Riches
Hugh Laurie, House
Denis Leary, Rescue Me
James Spader, Boston Legal
Except for the omission of LOST's Matthew Fox, I can't quibble too much about this list.
What about Jeffrey Donovan in BURN NOTICE?
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What about Jeffrey Donovan in BURN NOTICE?
I can quibble: Give us Damian Lewis in "Life."
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ASK BK 2
I noticed that in the superset that is being released on Sondheim they are releasing the Evening Primrose soundtrack with Perkins and Carr, incidental music from the Enclave etc
Are they releasing any tracks you produced?
This is not accurate - what they are releasing of Evening Primrose are the songs (and I don't think they include the finale reprise of Take Me To The World) - none of the other tracks are being released so if you want the complete soundtrack to Evening Primrose, this is where you get it.
And no, they licensed none of my tracks - and that's fine by me, for why should others profit from my work, without me seeing a penny?
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Jane, I walk over to the desert where there are no street lights.
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This is one of the slowest news days in a long time. Let's get some postin' goin' on.
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There was a very sad obituary in the paper this morning--a little boy who had gone to pre-school with Gabe, who had been plagued by a recurrent brain tumor, has died. His parents were so cool back then, I don't think I could have handled the stress. Finn had already had several surgeries even at that young age. We lost track of them after "real" school started, but I was still shocked to see this this morning.
DR JMK, I'm so sorry to hear about this. Even if it's not your own family, it's still a loss. I'm sure your family is upset as well. Your family and Finn's are definitely in my thoughts today.
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DearReaderLaura DR, we leave momentarily to get the licence - in San Mateo. [No appointments to be had in San Fransisco proper]. And then tomorrow, a friend of ours who is licensed to do such things is performing the ceremony in a lovely backyard garden.
Congratulations on your nuptials! That's awesome! I hope it is a beautiful day for you! ;D
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No word from DR Kerry yet as to when they let him go home. My bet is they wait until it is 113 degrees.
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I have another interview tomorrow for a different job that would actually pay me double what I would be making at this other temp-to-hire position I'm suppose to be starting next week. I have 2 people at this other place where I have my interview at that I've worked with before that have highly recommended me and one is a supervisor there! That would be SO cool and it is NOT temp to hire but permanent!
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I had a drug test yesterday and it was really odd. I had to try 3 times. Has anyone ever had the problem where the tester said the temperature was too cool to gauge anything? :) Pretty odd, huh?
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Okay, on that last note I'm signing out to go pick up sis from work! Hope everyone has a great rest of the day! :)
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Well here are a few photos from ALL MY SONS....not everyone is in costume, and I am NOT a good photographer but....here they are. The new photos are mixed in with the ones from before.
I like my set, anyway. 8)
http://www.putnamcountyplayhouse.com/photo/categories.php?cat_id=105&sessionid=21bf72cd424fb0dd9245b78053b1855d (http://www.putnamcountyplayhouse.com/photo/categories.php?cat_id=105&sessionid=21bf72cd424fb0dd9245b78053b1855d)
Nice photos, Jack.
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Thank you for the travel vibes; however, I will divert them to other folks. I'm not going to Fresno until August. Until then, I'll travel a lot between my house and Kerry's.
Dear Reader Laura ,everyone should be blessed with a friend as kind as you.
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I have another interview tomorrow for a different job that would actually pay me double what I would be making at this other temp-to-hire position I'm suppose to be starting next week. I have 2 people at this other place where I have my interview at that I've worked with before that have highly recommended me and one is a supervisor there! That would be SO cool and it is NOT temp to hire but permanent!
~~~VIBES FOR A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW TOMORROW FOR JULIEC40!!~~~
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DearReaderLaura DR, we leave momentarily to get the licence - in San Mateo. [No appointments to be had in San Fransisco proper]. And then tomorrow, a friend of ours who is licensed to do such things is performing the ceremony in a lovely backyard garden.
Married in a garden, Chopsticks? Does that make you the hoe?
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Married in a garden, Chopsticks? Does that make you the hoe?
It makes him the bee's knees!
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Watchin' Oprah and now have another must-visit on my NYC list:
Dylan's Candy Bar (http://www.dylanscandybar.com)
Gee, a free candy bar with the purchase of $50.00 or more. How generous!
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God bless little Finn. Be at peace, little man.
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Free food is free food.
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The Tall Ships have begun arriving in Tacoma for this year's festival. The parade of ships is tomorrow at 11:00 a.m., when unfortunately, I will be at work.
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Nuptial vibes to singdaw and husband!
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Wow...what a cast (even those in the ensemble)! :D Has anyone heard about this??:
Benanti, Butz, Callaway, Kuhn, McDonald, Wilson and More Featured on Allegro Recording (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/119129.html)
(http://www.playbill.com/images/photos/allegrovertical.jpg)
Nathan Gunn and Audra McDonald
at the recording sessions for the
first complete recording of Rodgers
& Hammerstein's Allegro.
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It is kind of cool seeing some of these ships sailing in Puget Sound.
(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/actr2000/hawaiianchieftan.jpg)
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It is kind of cool seeing some of these ships sailing in Puget Sound.
(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/actr2000/hawaiianchieftan.jpg)
And there you sat in your dinghy
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Good Evening!
Almost there...
Today was a very easy day of rehearsal. In fact, it was practically lazy. All of us were a bit tired when we started the day, which was understandable at this point in the rehearsal process. So, we started with warm-ups, and then just went over some sections. Then once The Man from RUG came in, he really only wanted to talk things over with one of the soloist - he could tell that everyone was a bit vocally tired today too. Then it was lunch.
After lunch, The Man from RUG just ran two numbers, and then spent the rest of his time there basically taking requests and entertaining us. He's a film music buff, so he started going through various movie themes and songs. Lots of fun. -He really had nothing else to work on with the group. :)
*One of the supervisors from the office was supposed to drop by rehearsal today to say goodbye to The Man from Rug, so just in case she did, The Man from RUG told everybody to start singing the refrain to "The Light At the End of the Tunnel" when we saw her car pull up. ;) -Thankfully(?), the thunderstorms this afternoon kept her office-bound. But it was fun - and funny - having all of us be in cahoots. -Or something like that.
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Alas, it turns out that two of our cast members may end up having to join the ship in another port due to some major delays in getting their medical paperwork processed. -It's always something. -Fingers crossed.
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~~~~~JOYOUS NUPTIALS VIBES TO DR SINGDAW AND SOON-TO-BE DH~~~~~
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GABE!!!!!
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Don't be late, DRJOSE!!!
Have you made any birthday plans yet?
I'm still mulling over my birthday plans. But it's a good mulling.
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It is kind of cool seeing some of these ships sailing in Puget Sound.
(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/actr2000/hawaiianchieftan.jpg)
Ahh... I still remember being able to board some of those ships when my family lived in Seattle. Since my Dad was in the Coast Guard, we were able to board some ships that weren't open to the public.
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But the SHIP I really want to see is the HMS Bounty that was built in 1960 for the 1962 film of MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY starring Marlon Brando. Recently it was used in PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN II. Unfortunately, I haven't spotted it yet.
(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/actr2000/bounty.jpg)
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And there you sat in your dinghy
Are you saying my mast isn't big enough for the Tall Ships?
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DR Ginny - You've actually been to Dylan's Candy Bar already! We walked through it briefly on the way to Serendipity - it's just down the street.
;)
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I can quibble: Give us Damian Lewis in "Life."
He also crossed my mind. I decided to only go with my first choice.
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I have another interview tomorrow for a different job that would actually pay me double what I would be making at this other temp-to-hire position I'm suppose to be starting next week. I have 2 people at this other place where I have my interview at that I've worked with before that have highly recommended me and one is a supervisor there! That would be SO cool and it is NOT temp to hire but permanent!
SUPER BIG VIBES YOU GET THIS JOB!!!
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I had a drug test yesterday and it was really odd. I had to try 3 times. Has anyone ever had the problem where the tester said the temperature was too cool to gauge anything? :) Pretty odd, huh?
Strange. Is this related to any test or only for drug testing?
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Gee, a free candy bar with the purchase of $50.00 or more. How generous!
ROTFLOL!
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And now we are having a ground beef recall in the Northwest's Fred Meyer and QFC stores for possible E coli.
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DR Ginny - You've actually been to Dylan's Candy Bar already! We walked through it briefly on the way to Serendipity - it's just down the street.
;)
I thought you were going to say that ;D
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Successful job vibes for JulieC40.
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DR Ginny - You've actually been to Dylan's Candy Bar already! We walked through it briefly on the way to Serendipity - it's just down the street.
;)
Was that the candy store on the corner?
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At least there hasn't been a chocolate recall
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Was anyone surprised at the person eliminated on The Search for The Next Elle Woods or whatever it's called? Is anyone watching but me?
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I shall shortly be on my way to rehearse for an hour or two.
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Welcome eleven GUESTS.
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As we approach the Fourth of July, let me just say, from the bottom of my heart
(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/actr2000/OurFightingBoys.jpg)
God bless our boys serving overseas!
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Was anyone surprised at the person eliminated on The Search for The Next Elle Woods or whatever it's called? Is anyone watching but me?
I watched the first couple of episodes and set my DVR to record all new episodes, but not repeats. But even though it's rebroadcast many times over the week, they're ALL marked as new, so my DVR indicated that it was going to record a dozen or so episodes! :P I deleted the series recording and have forgotten when the first real "new" episode is each week, so I think I've missed a couple. :-\
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I watched the first couple of episodes and set my DVR to record all new episodes, but not repeats. But even though it's rebroadcast many times over the week, they're ALL marked as new, so my DVR indicated that it was going to record a dozen or so episodes! :P I deleted the series recording and have forgotten when the first real "new" episode is each week, so I think I've missed a couple. :-\
My DVR says they are all new also. I left the series recording and just delete all the extras under "future recordings"
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I just wanted to say THANK YOU to Everyone for the well-wishes on Gabe's Birthday.
Here's a photo!
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I just wanted to say THANK YOU to Everyone for the well-wishes on Gabe's Birthday.
Here's a photo!
Awwwwwwwww! CUTE!
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I have been waiting for a photo of the darling birthday boy. He appears to have had a wonderful time. :D
HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY GABE, DS OF DRS AJ & AMY!!!
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I'm loading another too, of the awesome present we gave him.! ;D
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Good evening one and all!
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From the peculiar news department:
There was a bank robbery today in Wahpeton ND. The guy had a gun and a 12 pack of beer.
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So anyway....it's Wednesday.
We got travelers - DRs SINGDAW and LAURA.
We got feets healing - DRs KERRY and GINNY.
We got someone covering the Florida beat - DR JOSE
We got people covering The Great White Way - DRs FJL and ELMORE.
And we've got people on the coast - MR BK, among others.
And of course the Great Northwest with DRs TCB, MBARNUM, and JMK....not to mention GEORGE and JANE.
I am leaving out many of you....DR TOMovOZ handling the down under chores goes without saying....
And DRs derBRUCER and SWW handing the Mid Atlantic news.....
So read away....it's like a trip around the world without leaving your computer.....and that's not even mentioning Canada with DR JENNIFER and North Dakota with DR DAKOTACELT.
:)
Julie in the northwest and Cilla in Iowa....
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Jose! We've never officially met. HI! ;D I've heard so much about you I feel like we've already met.
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DR Ginny - You've actually been to Dylan's Candy Bar already! We walked through it briefly on the way to Serendipity - it's just down the street.
;)
You know, as I was telling Richard about it (over the dinner that I cooked!), it began to dawn on me that we'd at least walked past Dylan's. I really don't remember being inside - guess we had our minds set on frozen hot chocolate!
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DR DakotaCelt re: diet tips and using artificial sweetners.
I would love to use honey. But it has an enormous amount of carbs. :(
I use it sparingly but I do like to use it.. I also use unsweetened apple sauce
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Baby Gaby is a cutie!
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Good evening AJameson...
Vibes to Ginny, Kerry, Laura......
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I just wanted to say THANK YOU to Everyone for the well-wishes on Gabe's Birthday.
Here's a photo!
[size=8]HAPPY BIRTHDAY,[/size]
[size=8]GABE![/size]
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We never had an oversized stuffed animal growing up! LOL, our excuse for getting him this!
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And the word of the day is: CATHOLICAN!
Reminds me of the story, The Randy Vicar, the Enema, and the Catholican.
::)
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Here is a news story about the robbery... Now they are not sure if it was a guy but the 12 pk has been identified as a 12 pack...
http://www.in-forum.com/articles/index.cfm?id=206938 (http://www.in-forum.com/articles/index.cfm?id=206938)
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My DVR says they are all new also. I left the series recording and just delete all the extras under "future recordings"
I can do that too (I do it for Kathy Griffin's "My Life on the D-List"), but when I unselect an episode to be recorded, it still records the darn episode...and with so many episodes, my DVR gets filled up with stuff I don't want and it deletes things I want to keep. :P
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Thanks Jane and Ginny! He is the best little boy on the planet. Not too fussy, and has such an agreeable disposition.
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Thanks everyone for the congratulations. Jayson and I are most appreciative. :)
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Good evening DakotaCelt. How are you tonight?
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GAbe is real cutie!
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DR Jane - I know what you mean about the skunks. Zach hasn't been sprayed for a few years now, but we've had some close calls! :P
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I shall return as soon as possible or even sooner.
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Thanks everyone for the congratulations. Jayson and I are most appreciative. :)
Are there any pictures that you're willing to post? ;)
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LOVE the Gabe photos!!! :) :)
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Congrats Singdaw!
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For the first time in three years, they've posted a seniority list for where I work. I'm number 35 out of 329!
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Good evening DakotaCelt. How are you tonight?
I am doing well... Glad tomorrow is the last day of the work week...
Welcome to HHW!
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Are there any pictures that you're willing to post?
After tomorrow night, I'll let you know. 8)
There was no one in line when we got there. No protestors, either. And one male couple in line behind us, before we were through.
We had initially booked the "chapel" right there in the County Clerk's office, in which case the ceremony would have been webcast and I could have sent you all a link, but then it turned out that our friend could do it, which is much more personal. And also leaves DR dB with no blackmail material. ;)
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Thanks! I'd post more pics but it's such a pain to crop and scale them down from 12 Megapixels. I don't have the proper program on my computer so I upload them to photobucket then download them to my computer after I've adjusted them then upload them to here. LOL.. Quite a project.
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Travel vibes singdaw and best wishes!
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***JOB INTERVIEW VIBES*** for DR JulieC40!!!!
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There was no one in line when we got there. No protestors, either. And one male couple in line behind us, before we were through.
We had initially booked the "chapel" right there in the County Clerk's office, in which case the ceremony would have been webcast and I could have sent you all a link, but then it turned out that our friend could do it, which is much more personal. And also leaves DR dB with no blackmail material. ;)
Sounds nice...or did you want protesters??
;D
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For the first time in three years, they've posted a seniority list for where I work. I'm number 35 out of 329!
That's up there, DR George!
When they start posting things like that at my workplace, people get nervous that we're about to go through a "reduction in force." Hope that's not on the horizon where you are.
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I am doing well... Glad tomorrow is the last day of the work week...
Welcome to HHW!
Tomorrows the last day of my 11 day work week so I'm reeeeally ready for it. These last three days have been a pain.
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Actually I'm in the northern plains which is in the middle of the country and to the west of the mid west but to the east of the west. Go figure that one
Prof. Tom Isern at NDSU would call western Iowa the far western edge of the midwest. He defines the Great Plains as anything west of the 100th meridian.
I think it boils down to who is doing the defining.
I combine definitions and call a thin streak from the canadian border to about KC and from the 100th Meridian to western Iowa and Western MN as a cusp region. They embrace both aspects of distinct american regional culture.
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Congrats to DR Singdaw!
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Kim's musical director, who had told me when I took the job that he was leaving for Italy on July 4, has just informed me that he leaves tomorrow around 3 pm. I've called Fed Ex and it looks as though a package mailed on Saturday July 5 may not arrive in Italy before the concert on the 9th.
so . . . I will be out of commission most of the day and probably most of the night!
DR Elmore - don't forget to eat. And to breathe.
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..or did you want protesters??
Only if they were protesting my choice of frocks. I love a good fashion controvery! ;)
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INterview vibes for Julie!!! Knock 'em dead!
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My condolences to Finn's family, friends and those who loved him.
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***STICK-TO-IT and PERSERVERANCE VIBES*** for DR elmore3003!!!!
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Congrats to Singdaw and his DH! All the best!
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Think I'll watch a short skating DVD that I got from Netflix today.
Bye for now!
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Was anyone surprised at the person eliminated on The Search for The Next Elle Woods or whatever it's called? Is anyone watching but me?
I started watching it online. But have not caught up yet.
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I watched the first couple of episodes and set my DVR to record all new episodes, but not repeats. But even though it's rebroadcast many times over the week, they're ALL marked as new, so my DVR indicated that it was going to record a dozen or so episodes! :P I deleted the series recording and have forgotten when the first real "new" episode is each week, so I think I've missed a couple. :-\
You can (i can't) watch them at mtv.com.
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That's up there, DR George!
When they start posting things like that at my workplace, people get nervous that we're about to go through a "reduction in force." Hope that's not on the horizon where you are.
I hope not!! They used to update and post it every year, but then "things changed" ::) and it wasn't anymore.
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You can (i can't) watch them at mtv.com.
Ooo! I hadn't thought about that. Thanks! And I'm sorry that you can't. :P
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DR George does your dvr have a "select this show during this time period every week" feature?
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Well, I'm leaving. I'm going to meet my friend Margo for dinner, and then she's going to come over to my place (my very cluttered place...but she's got a cluttered place, too, so it's okay ;)) and watch the rebroadcast of the pilot episode of "Eli Stone" in hi-def!
Until later!
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Ooo! I hadn't thought about that. Thanks! And I'm sorry that you can't. :P
I don't really get why they don't let people in canada watch on cbs.com or mtv.com.
I have been watching on youtube. It's not as convenient. But at least i can see a lot of it!
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I think i'm gonna go watch SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE now.
Btw, I just watched CANADIAN IDOL. And they are doing things very differently. Last week they had 24. And 2 nights of performances. ANd got rid of 2 per night (totally 4).
So now they have 20 and they got rid of 2 per night (total 4) so they have 16.
And the host said next week they will go to top 10. Meaning they will get rid of 3 per night (total 6). That seems crazy.
And even crazier is that another 2 girls went home tonight. There were only 9 to start. We lost 3 last week. And now 2. So there are only 4 girls out of 16.
There is really only one who is fantastic.
And there are these two brothers who are phenomenal. I'm betting one will win.
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DR George does your dvr have a "select this show during this time period every week" feature?
I don't think so. I know that it has the global "new and repeats" or "new only" options and "this channel only" or "all channels," but I don't think that it has a "this time period every week" option...I'm pretty sure. I'll check tonight. :)
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Der Brucer and I went to see a cinematic entertainment titled Wall-E this afternoon.
I genuinely enjoyed it.
No, that's not exactly stating how I feel about the film.
Let's try this:
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Yep, that's more like it.
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Thanks Jane and Ginny! He is the best little boy on the planet. Not too fussy, and has such an agreeable disposition.
Lucky you and the gift IS awesome. Neighbors gave our oldest son a gigantic stuffed bear when he was about Gabe's age. It was great!!
I love the photo :)
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For the first time in three years, they've posted a seniority list for where I work. I'm number 35 out of 329!
Wow, you are high up. I hope this gives you job security.
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Only if they were protesting my choice of frocks. I love a good fashion controvery! ;)
Boy, I am glad that I read that over twice!
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Boy, I am glad that I read that over twice!
Ah, DR TCB... :)
What's that line from Evita, about "the gutter theatrical"?? ;)
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Except for "don't look down; it's a long, long way to fall..."
I think we're already AT rock bottom!?!?
:)
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I am looking forward to experiencing Wall-E! :)
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THE FROCKS AND THE HOUND - my new cartoon about a clotheshorse and his dog
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What was your vow? Was it "I remember it, it was my favorite" (a Hello Dolly title song reference, not found in WALL-E)
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The film DOLLY, that is
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Ah, DR TCB... :)
What's that line from Evita, about "the gutter theatrical"?? ;)
Well! And I was just about to wish you and Jayson a very wonderful day tomorrow. So I guess I will just extend my good wishes to Jayson.
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But seriously, David, all of my good wishes to both of you tomorrow. God bless you.
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I’ve been busy with an unsuccessful search on the internet looking for information regarding a ring I have that belonged to my aunt.
Today I happened to notice on the inside of the gold band it says WWH & Co. I began a search & found a few items, no rings or jewelry, vintage items for sale. Nothing was expensive. I also found someone else requesting information regarding a WWH & Co. ring. I can’t find anything on the company at all and am somewhat surprised & frustrated.
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HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY GABE, DS OF DRS AJ & AMY!!!
DR Jane, it's DR AJ and Sundee....unless there's something I don't know about ;)
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Cilla, your nephew, GAbe is absolutely adoreable....
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Sorry Jane, I have some antique and collectible books but nothing on jewelry.
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First, I want to send a BIG thank you for all the positive vibes for my interview tomorrow and I will definitely keep you all posted.
Secondly, A FAVOR? Did anybody record "The Capture of the Green River Killer"? It premiered on 06-02-08 and I recorded the 1st part. I didn't realize that there was a 2nd part and can't find it anywhere. If anyone knows how to get a hold of this or even both parts, I would be happy to help out in getting it to me. I would love to see the end of this. Tom Cavanaugh is very good in this as Detective Reichert.
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Have you tired the historical society in the town she lived in or perhaps if she received it as a gift where the ring was purchased? A historical society in a said place might reveal a few clues or even a library. I would check a city directory from about the time she got the gift for the initials WWH.
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dont have cable here, sorry
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Page 10 Dance...
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DR Jane, it's DR AJ and Sundee....unless there's something I don't know about ;)
Thanks ;D We have two new couples here & I mixed up the names. At least I KNOW GABE IS A CUTIE ;)
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Jane I sent you some info on WWH & CO, but it's a silversmith and not a jeweler. Interesting
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I am really mixedup then also Jane! I had AJ and amy...
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I stand corrected :)
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AJ Great photos of Gabe!! I can't wait to see him tomorrow. Oh, yeah, can't wait to see you and Sundee too!
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I think it's Amy and Mark
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I’ve been busy with an unsuccessful search on the internet looking for information regarding a ring I have that belonged to my aunt.
Today I happened to notice on the inside of the gold band it says WWH & Co. I began a search & found a few items, no rings or jewelry, vintage items for sale. Nothing was expensive. I also found someone else requesting information regarding a WWH & Co. ring. I can’t find anything on the company at all and am somewhat surprised & frustrated.
Is it an antique or no? I even tried looking around and I don't have a clue. I'm usually pretty good at tracking things down but I'm at a loss. I'm sorry.
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Have you tired the historical society in the town she lived in or perhaps if she received it as a gift where the ring was purchased? A historical society in a said place might reveal a few clues or even a library. I would check a city directory from about the time she got the gift for the initials WWH.
I don't know any history regarding the ring & I forgot the name of the town she was from. From the items on Google listed for sale the company may have been English.
Thanks for the suggestions.
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Well, I'm heading to bed. Will check in tomorrow after my interview.
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Jane in the info I sent you is from the William Wheatcroft Harrison Co...WWH & Co. It's a silversmith in Sheffield, England, but I don't see anything about jewelry, only silver cutlery etc. So it may not be the same co. I sent you an email that has a photo of their mark.
What you need is to find a book with jewelry marks and what company they belong to. I found one site, but there was no WWH
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Jane I sent you some info on WWH & CO, but it's a silversmith and not a jeweler. Interesting
Thanks. I couldn't get that particular link to open, when I searched. My ring doesn't say LTD. I've seen other silver & pewter items for sale & they don't say LTD either. ???
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Does it appear to be a maker's mark or is it engraved?
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Thanks. I couldn't get that particular link to open, when I searched. My ring doesn't say LTD. I've seen other silver & pewter items for sale & they don't say LTD either. ???
Can you see the photos of the mark? That's what's on the link.
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I think it's Amy and Mark
That's correct-thanks. ;D
Sorry new Dear Readers, I'm rather bad at names. I promise to try and not confuse you again. :)
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Can you see the photos of the mark? That's what's on the link.
Yes thank you. They look different than what I have. Thank you for searching for me.
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Does it appear to be a maker's mark or is it engraved?
Engraved.
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Ok, well, I'll look a little more. I love doing this. Also, I'm going to a flea market tomorrow. If I see any books on jewelry, I'll look in them and see if I can find it
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Cool Cilla. I really appreciate this.
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As we approach the Fourth of July, let me just say, from the bottom of my heart
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God bless our boys serving overseas!
YES GOD BLESS OUR BOYS OVERSEAS
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Engraved.
Oh, then it's probably a personal engraving and I won't find that in a jewelry book, but I'll look.
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Congrats on the wedding!
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I am back from a productive ninety minute rehearsal.
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I shall now eat some balls - of the melon kind.
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Oh, then it's probably a personal engraving and I won't find that in a jewelry book, but I'll look.
Can you stamp the inside of a gold band?
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Cilla, Keith thinks it looks stamped, not engraved.
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Not exactly what the ring looks like;D
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'night
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Not exactly what the ring looks like;D
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I think that one is William Wheatcroft Harrison & Co.
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Congratulations to Singdaw!! Merry Merrry !
Thanks for all the good vibes. DRLaura predicted correctly that I wouldn't be released from the hospitaluntil it hit 113 degrees. I think it might have been hotter than that. I am indeed lucky to have such a dear friend. She visited with me before the surgery yesterday and stayed at the hospital thoughout the entire operation just to make sure I was OK (even I told her to go home--I didn't expect her to waste the whole day like that).
I am going to hop on down the hall and see if I can get some sleep. It's been a long few days!
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Take care, Kerry. So glad to see you are well enough to be home and back with us at HHW
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I have the windows and doors open, but it isn't nearly as cool tonight as last night. Maybe it'll cool off more in the next hour or so.
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I began my evening of viewing by finishing the CLOSER episode which I had started in the late afternoon. This was the one I felt Sgt. Gabriel might hold against Brenda and end their friendship. So glad it didn't happen that way.
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Since the Criterions didn't arrive today, I watched the next movie I had in my stack - STOP-LOSS.
A good picture about a military policy of reenlisting soldiers against their wills to continue active military service even when their contracts are up, it stars the very charismatic Ryan Phillippe. The script gets a bit bogged down in trying to direct focus on too many individuals affected by the Iraq war, but as long as the focus stays on Phillippe's character, the movie is very watchable. Directed by the same woman who did BOYS DON'T CRY.
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There were only a few brief bonus features plus the commentary so I was able to get all of them watched this evening. Made me glad I took the afternoon off and just watched stuff for fun.
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Gabe's b'day cupcakes
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His grandma is having another party for him on Sunday, I bet there will be more cake then!
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I ended my evening watching another episode of THE CLOSER. This was the one with the obnoxious bride and the always wonderful Flynn and Provenza. Their showcase episode is always great, and I really enjoyed seeing this again.
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Oh, I also watched the deleted scenes and the gag reel on the first disc of THE CLOSER. There is one other bonus featurette that I'll watch tomorrow.
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I think Ginny was partially right about why I got sick. I have been pushing myself SO much for the past couple months that I was exhausted and caught the bug that's going around. So I decided the next 4 days are no work allowed days. I am officially on vacation. Then I can return rested and ready to dive in again. I have a feeling I am going to sleep very well tonight.
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Heading down now to read a bit and then go to bed.
Good night!
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I'm hoping to get up and get on the road fairly early, but I still have to pack and do some chores around the house before going.
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It is good to have DR Kerry back at home. He hops around quite well.
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And Gabe is ADORABLE!!!!!
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The Des Moines Register site has "the best of" flood photos
I bet this pig was sweating....
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And here's a pig on a shingle
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Which tells you that even if pigs can't sweat, they can swim.
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And Gabe is ADORABLE!!!!!
Isn't he ;D Can't wait to see him tomorrow,it's been since Christmas and he's REALLY grown
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I don't think so. I know that it has the global "new and repeats" or "new only" options and "this channel only" or "all channels," but I don't think that it has a "this time period every week" option...I'm pretty sure. I'll check tonight. :)
George, there should be a "record as series" option for a tV series.
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Night!
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Thanks, TCB.
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Today (July 3) is my Mom's 80th birthday, and we will celebrate with my Mom and Dad by going to New Jersey, which is where my brother and sister-in-law live.
The Vegas trip I had planned for my Mom for her 80th (we had gone on her 75th) will not be happening, though, not in July anyway. She's been having terrible arm pain and feels like she doesn't feel up to the five-hour flight.
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I left the office at 12:15 am. I photocopied all orchestra parts for two players, 5 copies of Violin 1 & 2, 3 copies of cello, bass, and viola, and taped everything together. Not bad for 8 hours. I have yet to churn out Trumpet 3, Trombone 3, Tuba, Drums, Harp and Celesta. I might be able to finish if I don't go to bed. I just had a cup of rreally strong coffee, and I think I'll take a cold bath.
DR George, I have been peripherally involved with the ALLEGRO recording for the past year: at one point I was asked to make casting suggestions, and I got invited to several sessions in town that I didn't attend: I thought there was enough going on with recording soloistsand chorus that they didn't need extra personnel hanging aroun. The ALLEGRO was recorded at the same time as a complete SOUND OF MUSIC, which has yet to be cast. I hope both are big successes so that R&H will consider doing a complete CAROUSEL and OKLAHOMA!
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Well, no one can say we didn't get to page eleven.
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Mr. Sean McDermott, much to my surprise, is doing an elmore chart - Love Can't Happen
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Of course, we're doing it with piano, bass, and drums.
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Mr. Sean McDermott, much to my surprise, is doing an elmore chart - Love Can't Happen
I get around! The drums part is finished. 5 to go!