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Well, you've read the notes, the notes had further ado, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're having some ado right now.
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And the word of the day is: CALLIPYGIAN!
That's what I'M talkin' about.
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There really IS no one in the jernt but us chickens.
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Except for our five GUESTS.
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And the word of the day is: CALLIPYGIAN!
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HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY[/size][/color]
to DR Cillaliz!!!!!![/size][/color]
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bk, glad to hear that you will be in New York soon! You are welcome to stay with us, but at a half hour train ride outside of Manhattan, that's probably not very convenient.
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A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR CILLALIZ!! ;D
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~~~VIBES FOR DR PENNYO'S SISTER!!~~~
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Yesterday, we all went to my parents' house to play some Sorry and Aggravation and conversation (mainly family stories and history). Later in the afternoon, we all went to Applebee's to celebrate Larry's (my sister's boyfriend) birthday and more conversation (again, mainly family stories and history). After that, we went back to my parents' house for more conversation (guess what about) and playing of Phase 10. We finished Phase 10 right at midnight. I came home and watched a repeat episode of "Doctor Who" (Martha's first episode) but should've watched last night's brand new episode.
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This morning at around 11:00 am, the aunts (my dad's two sisters) are leaving to go back to California. :( I thought that they were going to be here for two weeks, but I was wrong. So I said my goodbyes last night, when I left. And then this afternoon (around 2:00 pm), my cousin John and his wife Angel are heading back to Coquille, Oregon (which is a good thing, since that's where they live). I'll be able to see them today before they leave to say goodbye then. :)
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It's been wonderful to reconnect with my relatives. I highly recommend it, (as long as one's relatives are worth reconnecting with...as are mine). ;D
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And now...to bed. 8)
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Thanks Bk, George and Singdaw! Boo woke me up wanting to cuddle this morning. It was a wonderful way to start the day.
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Now I need to get moving. I haven't cleaned at all and my parents are on their way here, I think i'm just going to run the vacuum and say forget the rest. We're not going to be here for more than a few minutes anyway. I'll check in later....
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Too bad you have to clean on your birthday! There should be a magic birthday cleaning fairy to do that for you.
Anyway, Happy Birthday. Hope it's a good one for you.
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Happy happy birthday to dear Cilla!!!
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Wasn't there a line in the play MONEY TALKS: "Nature abhors a vacuum and so does my cleaning lady"
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Joe Kolinski and his lovely wife Allison and their wonderfully delightful (and super-bright) daughter were over for dinner last night. And believe it or not, the word "callipygian" came up in dinner conversation - what are the odds that it would be the word of the day today?
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Good morning, all! Wasn't callipygian a word of the day not too long ago? Or was that steatopygian?
This morning, more Toyland notes here, then the 42nd Street NYPL to peruse correspondence by producer Charles B Dillingham. When I get back here, I need to thoroughly vacuum the apartment as a preventative measure, plus the floor needs vacuuming.
Best hotel: 2002, London, The South Bank Hotel. Wonderful! A great place to spend a week or more. I've forgotten the name of the hotel on Oxford Street where I stayed in London for a month in 2001, but it was also quite wonderful.
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Happy Birthday to DR Cillaliz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Happy Happy Birthday, DR Cillaliz!!!!
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TOD: We honeymooned (well, one night) at a primitive little place in Oak Creek Canyon on the banks of Oak Creek. No telephone, no tv. Just a fireplace.
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And the word of the day is: CALLIPYGIAN!
That's what I'M talkin' about.
And The Song Of The Day Is: VENUS
with a tip of the hat to Frankie Avalon
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TODAY THERE IS MUCH ADO ABOUT DR CILLALIZ
HAPPY
HAPPY
HAPPY
HAPPY
HAPPY
HAPPY
HAPPY
B I R T H D A Y
DR CILLALIZ
The Action Of The Day is DO! DO! DO! DO!
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Happiest of Birthdays to DR CILLA LIZ!!!
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Starbuck has been working overtime, it's raining AGAIN!
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DR PENNYO - have you tried reiki on Rikki?
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DR EDISAURUS, I loved watching the CLOSER gag reel, but the camera was too high in the shower scene. ;D
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The show went well last night, but Chris is just TOOOOOOOO slow, he won't speed up no matter what anyone tells him, brings the whole energy down, but he is saying MOST of his lines.
He won't stand up where I told him, too, now he waits too long, but I am not going to say anything else....there are other things he's doing that screw up the scene anyway...so....well I won't write what I am thinking.
Our Director's Handbook also specifically states that Directors should not schedule off site rehearsals on PRODUCTION NIGHTS because that keeps Board Members who are in their show from being available to work box office/parking/cleaning during our show....so of course SINGING IN THE RAIN is rehearsing EVERY NIGHT we are running..... That puts a lot of the work on those of us who are left....as usual.
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DR JRand57 - did you notice above that Venus has her butt cheeks pointed firmly towards Mecca? ;)
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More rain....grr
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And I'm having coffee: Brooklyn Java from Fairway. Quite tasty! -And, yes, I ground the beans myself here at home if that counts for anything. ;)
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The margarita that DR JoseSPiano didn't consume:
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From today's Notes:
"By-Ruty, Lavi" - Isn't that a tape in DR MBarnum's VCR?
;)
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GOOD MORNING-
On Tuesday My Wife and I will be departing to The Land Of Milk and Honey- ISRAEL for two weeks. I have never been-My wife has been-when she was a teenager,
My daughter-in-law(Jessica-The Rabbi) has a Grant to study in Israel for the entire month of July.So we will join them..Them being my Son(Scott-Craig's Brother )and My Grandchildren(Noah-The Prince and Shira-The Princess)
We are so looking forward to this trip.
However,I will miss visiting every day with DR's of HHW
and posting The Song of The Day.
So-Let me Give all of You= THE SONG OF THE REST OF JULY......
SHALOM
And The Lyrics by Jerry Herman(Music,also) go like this:
Shalom,Shalom
I Find Shalom
The Nicest Greeting You Know
It means Bon Jour,Salud & Skoal
And Twice As Much As Hello
It means a million lovely things
Like Peace Be Yours
Welcome Home
And Even When You Say Goodbye,
If Your Voice Has
" I Don't Want To Go" in it
Say Goodbye With A Little "Hello" In It
And Say Goodbye With Shalom.
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The margarita that DR JoseSPiano didn't consume:
Um, if the margaritas as La Cocina came in actual margarita glasses I may have had one. However, they serve them in the same glass tumblers they serve their water in.
*But I probably would not have had a margarita last night even if it was served in the proper stemware.
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Oh... Well, if the margarita was going to be that small, well... maybe so then.
;D
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DR ArnoldMBrockman - :)
~~~~~Safe Travels to You and Roni~~~~~
Have a wonderful visit and a great adventure!
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TOD: We honeymooned (well, one night) at a primitive little place in Oak Creek Canyon on the banks of Oak Creek. No telephone, no tv. Just a fireplace.
...And a heart-shaped bed, and a martini-glass tub?
OH! And mirrors? Lots of mirrors?
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That is SO exciting, DR ArnoldMBrockman!!!! Wishing you safe travels and a marvelous, extraordinary experience!!!! :) :) :)
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Have a great trip DR ARNOLDBROCKMAN!!!
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TODAY THERE IS MUCH ADO ABOUT DR CILLALIZ
HAPPY
HAPPY
HAPPY
HAPPY
HAPPY
HAPPY
HAPPY
B I R T H D A Y
DR CILLALIZ
The Action Of The Day is DO! DO! DO! DO!
DO! DO! DO! DO! happens to rhyme with BOO! BOO! BOO! BOO!
-Now what rhymes with CALLIE! CALLIE! CALLIE! CALLIE!?
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DR JRand57 - did you notice above that Venus has her butt cheeks pointed firmly towards Mecca? ;)
Of course....the best things always happen to me when I do that very same thing. 8)
And did you notice that Ms Judy Garland mentioned Attack of the 50 Foot Woman in her patter on Judy at the Grove? ;)
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"By-Ruty, Lavi" - Isn't that a tape in DR MBarnum's VCR?
Yes.
And DR elmore3003 has "Bi-Ruty, Lavi." ;D
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And did you notice that Ms Judy Garland mentioned Attack of the 50 Foot Woman in her patter on Judy at the Grove?
I most certainly did! :D I felt so "in the know"!!!!
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As for the Topic of the Day...
The Crown Towers (http://www.crowntowers.com.au/default.aspx) in Melbourne. A HUGE room. A great view of the Yarra River. Impeccable amenities and service. And, best of all, a different treat/candy/mint on the pillow each night of my stay! ;)
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*OH!! And truly best of all, since I was traveling there on business, I didn't have to pay for the room!!
**OH!!! And truly, truly, the bestest of all, while I was staying there I was able to meet DR Tomovoz and Colin (and Magnus and their beloved Fosca)! And their accommodations weren't bad either.
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~~~VIBES FOR DR PENNYO'S SISTER!!~~~
Thanks, Georgieboy. At some point, I really WILL be up north for 'the summer' - I'll swing by and we can have some quality time... and maybe some salmon...
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DR PENNYO - have you tried reiki on Rikki?
No! But now that you mention it... thanks. Gonna.
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In honor of today's title, I shall listen to the cast recording of that crazy Shakespeare musical, Much Ado About Ado Annie.
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Thanks to Fred and Skip for the melodic vibe-age...
Happy Happy Happy Birthday to our Cilla!!
Brockman, have a swell trip and a wonderful adventure!
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Oh, my, did I slip by 2500 without noticing??? yee-hah!
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I most certainly did! :D I felt so "in the know"!!!!
Heeeeheeeeeheeee.... ;D
By all means, DR PENNYO - align those chakras! 8)
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In honor of today's title, I shall listen to the cast recording of that crazy Shakespeare musical, Much Ado About Ado Annie.
My favorite song from the show: "Paradise? I Thought They's Jist Bidrooms!" ;D
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CONGRATULATIONS to DR PennyO on her milestone!!!! You look great in that toga! :D
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Congrats to DR PENNYO on 2500 posts!
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The Topic of the Day continued...
I also remember staying at the Omni Shoreham in Washington, DC, for a weekend. I had a weekend gig in DC and the Omni happened to be offering one of their crazy good weekend package deals, so...
The Omni Shoreham is one of DC's classic grand hotels, and the rooms are grand as well. -Well, they recently remodeled and slicked up the place a bit, so they may not be as grand now, but, I digress... The room was HUGE! Three large windows overlooking Rock Creek Park - adorned with gold draperies. Two king beds - it just happened to be the room that was available when I checked in - so the bedroom area was also quite large. A full sitting area that was basically like a living room, and a bathroom with a shower and a tub and lots(!) of towels and a phone and TV! I still remember trying to call some friends to come over to help me enjoy the room - not that kind of enjoying DR elmore - with me but no one was available that weekend. I even splurged on a room service breakfast the day of my departure since it felt like the right thing to do. ;)
This was about 15 years ago - maybe 16 or 17 years now that I'm doing the math - and I was able to enjoy all that grandness - and space! - for just $54/night!!!! A true bargain even then.
*And I also liked my rooms at the Omni Berkshire Place here in NYC.
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Good morning, good day, how are you this beautiful day? I am up, I have shaved, and I haz spoken. We may have had the same word before - it's probably going to happen now and then because we've had so many.
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Yes.
And DR elmore3003 has "Bi-Ruty, Lavi." ;D
AH, yes. I believe that translates as either, "Looks like you need a back rub, Lavi" or, in the northern part of India, as "Behind the Green Kurta".
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Topic of the Day: There was a great hotel on that little island directly across from Lahaina, what the hell is the name of it? I think Rupert Murdoch built not one, but TWO, count 'em, TWO hotels there... one at the dock and another up the hill... anyway, I stayed in the one up the hill - YOWZA!! Totally luxurious in a very Imperialist Swine way, with dozens of happy Hawaiian servants to each guest. I have never experienced that kind of luxury at any other time of my life. But I wouldn't say no to it...
Another was in Laguna - the big fancy one - what the hell is the name of it?? (not enough caffeine, yet, to accomplish this little exercise...) The year my mom was diagnosed as terminal, the whole family and all of the grandchildren went to that hotel for three days for a last Family Fling. Wonderfully decadent. My dying mother was still running the world at the time, and insisted on pushing my dad's wheel chair herself. Oy. What a piece of work she was...
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Congrats to DR PENNYO on 2500 posts!
Thanky!! It only took me, what, three years or something...
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Page 3 hula!!!
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We may have had the same word before
And it has absolutely NOTHING to do with the cabaret boys. 8)
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CONGRATULATIONS to DR PennyO on her milestone!!!! You look great in that toga! :D
Ah - Venus reference - you are such a flirt!!
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I'm gonna go look in on my sister now - laters, gators!
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Venus reference
Well, actually it was a DR Miss Karen reference to your new HHW perch "in the clouds of the Gods," but... :)
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Of course not EVERYONE had arrived when DR MATTH took this picture, but last year's birthday party for DR CILLA LIZ was a highlight!
And this is when we first realized that DR BEN was special. ;D
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DR JRand - ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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DR JRand - I believe you have DRs MBarnum and elmore switched. And I believe the ? is either DR FJL, Ron Pulliam or MattH. -I forget who was taking the picture at the time, and who was making sure we were all standing in the proper place, directing all of us.
;)
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Good morning!
Hot, hot, hot! This is typical July weather, so nothing out of the ordinary.
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Safe travels to DR Arnold. We'll miss you!
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[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Happy Birthday Greetings to DR Cillaliz!!![/move]
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Too bad you have to clean on your birthday! There should be a magic birthday cleaning fairy to do that for you.
Anyway, Happy Birthday. Hope it's a good one for you.
Thanks! All I did was vacuum the living room and do the dishes. It wasn't much. I'm stopping now.
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I forgot to mention it last night, but I did skim through SWINGTOWN. Yes, the new bisexual character was introduced (though we don't know he's bisexual yet; so far he's been interested only in Grant Show's wife while they had a three-way).
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Today I'll be finishing the BURN NOTICE episode I began last night from disc 2. Then, I'll continue with RENO 911!
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I forgot to mention it last night, but I did skim through SWINGTOWN. Yes, the new bisexual character was introduced (though we don't know he's bisexual yet; so far he's been interested only in Grant Show's wife while they had a three-way).
Ah, I was wondering about that. I kept expecting some sort of "uncomfortable" moment with Grant Show's character. ;)
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR CILLALIZ!!!!!
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Tonight, THE SIMPSONS MOVIE is coming on HBO (It's on during the day, too, but I didn't set the DVR). If I'm finished with RENO 911! when it comes on, I'll watch it "live" on HBO-HD (I did not buy it on Blu-ray; I've never been a Simpsons fanatic.) If it looks like I won't be finished with RENO, then I'll set the DVR to record it and watch it when I get finished with RENO.
Anyway, looks like that's how I'll be spending my evening. I don't think the movie is that long, so if there is any time left, I'll watch another BURN NOTICE.
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THANKS EVERYONE FOR THE BIRTDAY GREETINGS!!! I was going to name everyone who has said happy birthday by name, but I'm afraid I'll miss someone. Of course I could just look at the photo posted by JRAND
;D ;D
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DR JRand - I believe you have DRs MBarnum and elmore switched. And I believe the ? is either DR FJL, Ron Pulliam or MattH. -I forget who was taking the picture at the time, and who was making sure we were all standing in the proper place, directing all of us.
;)
You may be right, we didn't have our name tags on yet. ;D
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Just figured out who the "?" is, it's DR TCB!
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I met Paul for coffee this morning. He told me to pick out my favorite from his stencil show at the art center and he'll make one for me. Cool!
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Mom and dad are here
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What arrives in the mail today will determine what I'll be watching for review when I finish RENO 911! I'm expecting four Criterion discs, one of which (MON ONCLE ANTOINE) comes out on Tuesday, so it would get priority. If they don't arrive today (and I doubt they will), I'll have to proceed with TV FUNHOUSE from Comedy Central, another boxset.
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You may be right, we didn't have our name tags on yet. ;D
Argh! I'm so mad we didn't have a camera with a timer on it so I could have been in the picture!
:P
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Just figured out who the "?" is, it's DR TCB!
I thought he was still in the bathroom when that was taken? Those kidney stones came on early for him.
;D
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Love the picture Jack!
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We now have a hands free device for our rarely used cell phone. We've had it for a week and I used it to activate it, to call the apartment to make sure it works, to call Anthony to tell him it works and to tell him the number and that's all. I bought the device because you can't use standard headphones, the plug is too big. It comes with a microphone also so if/when Anthony or I use it we will look hip and with it
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OH!
A friend of mine just invited me to tonight's presentation of "Compose Yourself!" at The York. It's a revue of Larry Grossman songs featuring Larry Grossman at the piano playing for Liz Larsen, Howard McGillin, Jason Graae, Lorna Luft, Darius de Haas and Nikki Renee Daniels (from Lestat ;))
HOO and RAY!
:)
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We also have a new caller ID box. I thought all boxes automatically showed incoming call waiting numbers but the unit I have is small and cheap and never showed those numbers. I came across another box today that specifically mentions call waiting so I'll spend some time switching out the boxes. That's the news from Chelsea.
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TOD:
The Elmore Arms in NYC. Fresh instant coffee served each morning for free!
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We now have a hands free device for our rarely used cell phone. We've had it for a week and I used it to activate it, to call the apartment to make sure it works, to call Anthony to tell him it works and to tell him the number and that's all. I bought the device because you can't use standard headphones, the plug is too big. It comes with a microphone also so if/when Anthony or I use it we will look hip and with it
No Blue-Tooth headset/earpiece? ;)
*Be sure to program an ICE number or two. ICE Ben, ICE Home, ICE Parents...
ICE = In Case of Emergency
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR CILLA!
MAY YOUR DAY BE AS SPECIAL AS YOU ARE! [/b]
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We also have a new caller ID box. I thought all boxes automatically showed incoming call waiting numbers but the unit I have is small and cheap and never showed those numbers. I came across another box today that specifically mentions call waiting so I'll spend some time switching out the boxes. That's the news from Chelsea.
Welcome to the 1990's DR Ben!!!!
;D
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I should have said something yesterday. I'm not a bachelor yet but I have been alone this weekend. Anthony stayed on Long Island to get ready for the trip to Wisconsin. I left work and went uptown to look at the TKTS booth. There was nothing on that interested me (and the line was too long) so I came home. I could have joined dear Larry and Jose for Mexican food and a margarita. We haven't had Mexican for a while and I haven't seen Dear Larry and Jose for too long! Oh, well, soon I'll be a bachelor with lots of free time on my hands.
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Oh but DR BEN you always look hip!
I know DR MATTH - but DR JMK forgot to bring the timer, he remembered the piano, but he forgot the timer!
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DR ArnoldBrockman, what a fun trip you will have! Looking forward to stories and pictures upon your return!
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Yes.
And DR elmore3003 has "Bi-Ruty, Lavi." ;D
I have no idea what the hell that means, DR singdaw!
I'm so bummed! I worked for over an hour on the critical notes and the computer froze and didn't save any of my work. I just redid it and now I am off to NYPL. Damn!
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TOD:
The Elmore Arms in NYC. Fresh instant coffee served each morning for free!
WOW! You really know how how to live it down, DR MBarnum!
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Oh, well, soon I'll be a bachelor with lots of free time on my hands.
It's an over rated state, believe me. ::)
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Brockman, have a swell trip and a wonderful adventure!
Ditto from me, DR ArnoldBrockman!
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I have no idea what the hell that means, DR singdaw!
I'm so bummed! I worked for over an hour on the critical notes and the computer froze and didn't save any of my work. I just redid it and now I am off to NYPL. Damn!
Technology can truly be a - witch. >:(
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WOW! You really know how how to live it down, DR MBarnum!
How rude! I'm sending you a case of bed bugs ASAP!
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DR elmore - "down" = "up", just like "bad" = "good".
;)
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Technology can truly be a - witch. >:(
I had a very frightening "blair witch" kind of dream last night; you don't suppose she's responsible? And last week, my computer did suddenly come to life on its own around 1 am. Between the ghost(s) and the ightmares, I'm scared.
I'm also outa here. NYPL calls me.
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OK - Well, I need to get ready to head down to Shubert Alley. I am meeting up with BK's close personal friend, Walter Willison, to attend Bernadette Peters' booksigning in conjunction with "Broadway Barks". Fun, Fun, Fun. Crazy, Crazy, Crazy!
Laters...
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A wonderful and happy birthday to the ever lovely Cillaliz!!! Have a great day!
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DR ArnoldMBrockman,
SAFE AND EASY TRAVEL VIBES! HAVE A WONDERFUL TRIP
In honor of your trip we went to services last night. I've never been to Shabbat services quite like this. The rabbi said little while the cantor and her musicians performed most of the service.
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I had plans to go see WALL-E today with my buddy Jim, but I am just too darn sick...still!!! >:( >:(
If by Monday I don't get over whatever has hold of me I guess it will be time to go see the doctor. Blah.
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I met Paul for coffee this morning. He told me to pick out my favorite from his stencil show at the art center and he'll make one for me. Cool!
Cool! Will there be a photo for us to see?
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GET WELL QUICK VIBES DR MBARNUM!!!
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My recent stay at the Arlington VA Ritz Carlton was the best value for the buck I've had, with a special $149 weekend rate. But my favorite overall rooms that I can remember right now were at the Polynesian in Disney World in 1995 and the Ritz Carlton in Atlanta in 1984, with a nod to the well-located Britannia Intercontinental in London.
Still, the thrilling view of Epcot in 2000 from the Dolphin on my 40th birthday was the best combo of timing and location, even if the hotel itself and service attitude there were a big disappointment for the bucks paid.
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Sorry you're still under the weather, DR MBarnum. Hope you get better over the weekend.
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I still say the nicest and most unusual place I've ever stayed was the Las Brisas in Acapulco: bungalows on the side of a cliff, each unit had its own pool, and each bungalo was furnished its own pink jeep to get down the cliff to the road.
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More feel-better vibes to MBarnum
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Guess I'll head down now to check the mail and then start working on something for lunch.
WBBL.
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Regarding hotels, I must constantly remind myself when staying in an especially nice place dollar-wise, that while to me it's a splurge and a special occasion, for the hotel employees it's just another day at work, no different than any other work day even though I want my stay there to be a special event. :)
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That service principle was never more evident to me than at the Dolphin in Orlando.
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DR elmore - "down" = "up", just like "bad" = "good".
;)
And Round Barn Road is the new Broadway. 8)
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Page 5 Barnum-get-better dance
Did someone delete a post? This WAS on page 5 when I posted it. :)
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OK - Well, I need to get ready to head down to Shubert Alley. I am meeting up with BK's close personal friend, Walter Willison, to attend Bernadette Peters' booksigning in conjunction with "Broadway Barks". Fun, Fun, Fun. Crazy, Crazy, Crazy!
Laters...
I wonder whose book she is signing? :P
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DR MBARNUM, sorry you are feeling bad.....if you haven't already watched RACE...the movie you sent me....watch it. It is very good and one of my new favorites!
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I forgot to wish bon voyage to Mr. Brockman. I was in Israel in 1985 and had a marvelous time. We were in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem and took day trips to Masada and the Dead Sea and Jericho and Bethlehem. What a time we had, a nice Irish boy from Minnesota/New York pretending he was a Jew in Israel ;D
The only difficulty was when we were leaving the country. My friend and I went through separate exit gates and the newly trained clerk mistook me for a bad man and was extremely rude and threatening. She called over her supervisor who looked at me asked me a question and waved me through. I hope the trainee was re-trained after that incident.
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Remember in the words of Billy Crystal as Fernando, it's more important to look good than to feel good, and you look mahvelous
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The closest I've gotten to Israel was the Journey to Jerusalem ride that was included in the special millenium village at Epcot, at the turn of the century, of course.
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Journey to Jerusalem at Epcot used the same ride technique as the Hanna-Barbera ride at Universal, only you were an aerodynamic piece of Torah parchment flying through important events in israeli history. Very effective, especially for a temporary Epcot ride.
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We have not actually stayed at the beautiful Fairmont Springs Hotel, (http://www.fairmont.com/banffsprings) only walked through it.
Now it will always have a special place in our hearts as Bryan called us from there yesterday. He and Kate were sitting on the terrace having drinks, enjoying a view of the beautiful Rockies.
They called us to announce their engagement!!!
:D :o ;D :o :D :o ;D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
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An Aerodynamic Piece of Torah Parchment - that should be the title of something
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Our new caller ID box works. I used the cell phone to call the land line and it showed up on the ID box. I guess there is an advantage to having a cell phone when you still have dial-up internet. You can call the land land from the cell phone and lo and behold the number shows up in the ID box as an incoming call. Hooray. Now we just need to move from dial-up to DSL. That may happen during Anthony's absence, or it could wait until he returns because it means a visit from the man from Verizon and Anthony won't be here to greet the phone man and take him out to the back yard to work on our phone box (no, that's not a euphemism)
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DIAL-UP FOR MURDER - my new Hitchcock film about a slow dial-up connection leading to fatal results
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Congrats to Jane and family!!!
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DR JRand, glad you liked RACE! It was pretty good, wasn't it.
I think I might watch DHOOM: 2 this weekend, since I enjoyed DHOOM so much.
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Thanks for all the vibes of good health!
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Thank you :) We are still in shock. I laughed & get excited every time I think about it. We having been expecting just such an announcement from Craig, for a couple of years now-lol. Bryan totally shocked us.
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Saturday afternoon greetings! We've had thunderstorms all morning and just now felt it was safe to reconnect the computers.
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DR PENNYO - have you tried reiki on Rikki?
Or if that fails, Reiko.
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Happiest of birthdays to DR Cillaliz!
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Happy Birthday, Cillaliz. Go out there and sue someone on our behalf. :)
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Congratulations, DR Jane - you're going to be a Mother-in-Law!
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Mother of mercy, is this the end of Reiko?
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DR ELMORE leave your printer on and make sure there is plenty of paper in it, you may get a visit from some of the BABES IN TOYLAND ghosts you are writing about....they love the attention, you know.
DR MBARNUM....DHOOM 2 sounds like a great choice.
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Time for a shower and then to work at the Box Office.
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Thank you DR Ginny. It may be awhile before I'm a Mother-In-Law, with them anyway. While Craig hasn't officially announced his engagement I expect he will be the first to marry. This will be interesting. :D
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JANE and KEITH-BRYAN and KATE
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !!!!!!!!!
(CRAIG- GET TO IT !!!)
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DR ArnoldMBrockman - I hope you and your family make many wonderful memories on your upcoming trip!
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JANE and KEITH-BRYAN and KATE
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !!!!!!!!!
(CRAIG- GET TO IT !!!)
Thank you and ;D think Craig wants to & is just waiting for his girlfriend to arrive from Romania, which she is on the 25th. She has now completed her undergraduate courses. They don't have plans to be apart again.
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TOD - one of our most unusual lodging experiences was on a trip to Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. We stayed at Cave Spring Farm Bed & Breakfast in their
SCHOOLHOUSE (http://www.bbonline.com/ky/cavespring/schoolhouse.html)
It was quite cozy for the 3 of us and we didn't have that smothery feeling you can sometimes get staying in a B & B.
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Off with Sherlock to hike.
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Back from a two-mile jog, and have showered, and shall now be on my way to a notes session.
And a safe journey to our very own Arnold M. Brockman.
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Reiki, don't lose that number!
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Hope you start feeling better SOON, DR MBarnum! :P
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CONGRATULATIONS to DS Bryan, Kate, and the whole family!!!! :D
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Ethel always sends the best cards.
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DR JoseSPiano, I'm jealous!!! Have a fabulous time at the show tonight. Give Jason Graae a big wet slurpy kiss from all of us DRs! :D
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Ethel always sends the best cards.
Ethel was our formerly alive collie.
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Congrats, Jane & Keith. If the wedding is in PDX, I know a fantastic band you can hire. ;)
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Congratulations to the Jane and Keith family!!!
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~~~Feel Better Vibes (and soon!) for DR MBarnum!!~~~
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~~~Safe Travel and Wonderful Trip Vibes for DR ArnoldMBrockman and DW!!~~~
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We have not actually stayed at the beautiful Fairmont Springs Hotel, (http://www.fairmont.com/banffsprings) only walked through it.
Now it will always have a special place in our hearts as Bryan called us from there yesterday. He and Kate were sitting on the terrace having drinks, enjoying a view of the beautiful Rockies.
They called us to announce their engagement!!!
:D :o ;D :o :D :o ;D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
CONGRATULATIONS TO DR JANE'S SON BRYAN AND HIS NEW FIANCEE!!
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Congrats, Jane & Keith. If the wedding is in PDX, I know a fantastic band you can hire. ;)
;D My guess, it will be on the East Coast vs Portland.
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Thank you DR Singdaw and DR Ben.
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BRYAN AND HIS NEW FIANCEE!!
It is so cool to see it in print :) Thank you.
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I finished watching the BURN NOTICE that I had started last night. Just loved the episode with Michael getting his brother's friend out of trouble.
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I spent the remainder of the afternoon watching more RENO 911! episodes. SOme were very funny. One with Dangle having a horrible sunburn was PAINFUL.
That was a GREAT make-up job that looked very realistic.
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The commentaries are really just talk-a-thons. Don't really have much to do with the episode at hand. Just a bunch of friends talking.
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I have four more episodes to watch in the set. Then on to more BURN NOTICE and THE SIMPSONS MOVIE.
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Feel better MBarnum! (((((MBarnum)))))
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Congratulations to DR Jane and Keith. Oh, and Bryan and Kate, too.
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Have a wonderful trip, ArnoldBrockman!
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This morning I went for a walk, and this is what I saw:
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Heading back to watch more RENO 911!
WBBL.
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We have not actually stayed at the beautiful Fairmont Springs Hotel, (http://www.fairmont.com/banffsprings) only walked through it.
Now it will always have a special place in our hearts as Bryan called us from there yesterday. He and Kate were sitting on the terrace having drinks, enjoying a view of the beautiful Rockies.
They called us to announce their engagement!!!
:D :o ;D :o :D :o ;D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Mazel Tov!!!
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Well, I got Rik showered and back in bed!! I scrambled out this morning to buy a shower bench, shower mat, long hozed shower nozzle, lots of 'invalid taking a bath' stuff - she feels a world better. Her son and daughter in law came by while I was out - that was a treat for her, too. On the mend. She was very grateful for all your good wishes. She totally loves having lost fifteen pounds - in my opinion, that's a drastic weight loss regimen...
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I'm now back from the NYPL and loaded with info on the 912 LADY OF THE SLIPPER events. I need a nap and some food.
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Thank you DR Laura and DR Penny.
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For those interested in Big Brother 10 that starts tomorrow.
There are already some leaks. And you can see a video to get an idea who is in the house:
http://www.hamsterwatch.com/
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Let me get this straight - I leave at ten-thirty - we're on page five second to last post. I come back at three-thirty and we're in the middle of page SIX? This will not do, oh, no, this will not do. There will be a bitch-slapping that will be heard round the world if we don't get some postin' goin' on.
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Congrats to Jane and Keith.
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The Hollywood Collector's Show may have run its course. I said that last time, when heavyweights Peter Falk and Patty Duke were there. This time there were no real heavyweights - one dealer described Friday's attendance as "a morgue." Today there weren't many people there. Several people, like Barry Pearl, my pal Annette Cardona, and the other Grease people at least had people around them and they said they were doing fine. Druxy told me Bridget Hanley had done well yesterday, but there were hardly any people even walking up and down her row. Other wonderful folks like Catherine Hicks sat at their table completely alone.
It may simply be time to cut it down to twice a year and really stock up on the celebs. Even Celeste Holm had no line at all in the entire three hours I was there.
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Argh! I'm so mad we didn't have a camera with a timer on it so I could have been in the picture!
:P
;D
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR CILLA!
MAY YOUR DAY BE AS SPECIAL AS YOU ARE! [/b]
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z24/ns-mymyspacelayouts/happy-birthday-cat-glitter.gif)
Thanks Jane!
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Congrats to DR Jane.
Were you surprised that your son did not mention that he was going to propose. Or is it common to only find out after?
Vibes to DR MBarnum ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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I spoke to lots of folks I knew - the Grease folks (Barry, Annette, and Eddie Deezen), chatted with my old friend Helaine Lembeck (sister to Michael, daughter to Harvey - she used to be on Welcome Back, Kotter, and Robert Hegyes and Ron Pallilo were there. I spoke to Bridgit for a while, and also to my old schoolchum Harrison Page - great to see him after all these years. And Candy Clark and I had a really nice chat. Also seen but not spoken to were Rod McKuen, Edd "Kookie" Byrnes, George Chakiris, Russ Tamblyn, Catherine Hicks, Randall Kleiser, Amy Dolenz (very pretty), and lots of others. I also said hey to my dealer friends, but this time out there were even less dealers than the small number they usually have. Last show I heard much grumbling from them about attendance and I think about ten of the regulars just gave up the ghost.
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A wonderful and happy birthday to the ever lovely Cillaliz!!! Have a great day!
Thanks MBarnum
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I had plans to go see WALL-E today with my buddy Jim, but I am just too darn sick...still!!! >:( >:(
If by Monday I don't get over whatever has hold of me I guess it will be time to go see the doctor. Blah.
GET WELL VIBES TO DR MBARNUM~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Prior to the show, I had a two-hour notes session with Kevin and Sean. They totally understood each and every note and will work hard to address them on their own over the next week or so. I completely rewrote the patter to one of Sean's songs, personalizing it and making it relevant to Sean and the audience. And I completely rethought the non-existant arrangement and came up with something really exciting - I could see him breathe a heavy sigh of relief when I told him what it was.
They're definitely flying me in to NY, so please keep your ears open for a place for me to sublet or rent for three days - a Thursday, Friday, and Saturday - the 24th, 25th, and 26th.
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If that event were in NYC, imagine how many people would be flocking to Celeste Holm's table.
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Cool! Will there be a photo for us to see?
Yes. Tomorrow I'm meeting Paul at the Art Center to select one of the stencils. OH! I just realized I have a ton of photos of his show. I may be able to choose one from here.
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Happiest of birthdays to DR Cillaliz!
Thanks Ginny!
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Happy Birthday, Cillaliz. Go out there and sue someone on our behalf. :)
;D
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Travel Vibes to DR Arnold Brockman
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Congrats to Jane and Keith and Bryan and Kate!!!
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Thank you Bruce. I remember when you called after Bryan was born, to congratulate us & ask how the heck I had such a big baby. ;D Now he is at least 6 feet tall & his fiancé is almost as tall as he is. They both tower over me.
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It was a fun day. As soon as mom and dad got here, they said "We have to go back...we forgot your birthday cake" That cracked me up. It was nice they went to the trouble to get one, but funnier that they forgot it. We went to Bev's on the River where Dad and I had Prime Rib Sandwiches and mom had a BLAT (it had avacado in in so it can't just be a BLT)
As we were talking, mom told my dad it was terrible he hadn't shaved. He insisted he did and it looked like he had to me...then we realized, he only shaved 1/2 his face. LOL. We had a great laugh over that one. After lunch we went shopping at the mall, went to Culver's for frozen custard and then to Sam's Club. It was a nice shopping day. Lots of stuff on sale and I got some good deals.
I'm very glad they came down. We had a good time and now I am very happy to be sitting in my recliner with my feet up.
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I think this is a really cool photo of Shawn Johnson
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DR Jennifer, I wouldn’t necessarily expect a heads up regarding the proposal, still we were somewhat surprised he didn’t mention purchasing the ring. I would have expected comments indicating some sort of interest in marriage. And we never expected him to propose on his way to medical school! I must say the surprise of it all has been fun and exciting.
On the other hand we have been expecting Craig to announce his engagement for the last three years. The surprise is he hasn’t-yet. ;D
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Thanks Cilla, and that is a cool photo.
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We gave Sherlock a bath today to reduce the amount of shedding & for him to have clean fur while Keith is recovering from cataract surgery. His right eye will be done on Monday & the left one two weeks later. Then maybe he will be able to see large blocks of wood in the road that fall off of trucks. I think I will be doing the driving for awhile.
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HEY CILL!!! HAPPY 35th Birthday!
Sounds like you guys had fun! That's an absolute hoot about grandpa's face.
Order in and keep your feet up!:)
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HEY CILL!!! HAPPY 35th Birthday!
Sounds like you guys had fun! That's an absolute hoot about grandpa's face.
Order in and keep your feet up!:)
Yes Adam it's the 12th Anniversary of my 35th Birthday. Thanks. It was funny, mom kept saying "I can't believe you didn't shave today" and he kept saying "I DID shave" It wasn't until I looked at both sides of his face that we figured it out.
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Wow! We're going to get down to 52 degrees tonight. Woo Hoo, I can open the window and get a good night's sleep
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TOD: Boy that one isn't easy. I have had some nice rooms at various places when I've gone to conferences.
I tend to judge the room by the bathroom.
The Fairmont in Chicago was nice. I think that was the first hotel I stayed at with a separate shower, separate room for the throne and separate bathtub with both a phone and a TV in the bathroom.
As far as hospitality and helpful staff, it's hard to beat the Algonquin. When I stayed there they were wonderful. I still remember being asked how my day was and I said "fine, how is yours?" He said "Wonderful now that you are here". Cheesy, yes, but I ate it up. Plus, they have a cat there. Even though I had a small room, I felt so at home. If I could still get the great government rate, I'd go back there
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Yes Adam it's the 12th Anniversary of my 35th Birthday.
When we first met I thought you were still in your thirties-honest.
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When we first met I thought you were still in your thirties-honest.
I am lucky I inherited the "looks younger than really is" gene from my mother
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You are very lucky, as is your mother. :)
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thanks for the additional get well vibes...and I send out the same to Penny O's sis!
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DR MBarnum, how are you feeling?
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;D My guess, it will be on the East Coast vs Portland.
In that case, Jose knows a great band you can hire. :)
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;D
How about DR Jose as a one man band. :)
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I am in the middle of watching a very fun and very flashy Bollywood film. DHOOM:2, which is a sequel to the smash hit DHOOM.
I loved DHOOM...even thought it is of the action genre which is not normally my favorite...but this film, and it's sequel, are just so much fun, and they don't take themselves so seriously.
(http://ramsabode.files.wordpress.com/2006/11/dhoom2-18-1.jpg)
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I promised to play Frisbee with a dog while the cat eats. After playtime I'll feed the dog.
Laters
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I'm really hungry but have no idea what I want to eat. I was going to make a big batch o' tuna pasta salad, but I don't want to cook this particular evening.
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Well BK, I had no idea you went to school with Harrison Page...he is one of my favorites.
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If that event were in NYC, imagine how many people would be flocking to Celeste Holm's table.
Or Mary Stout's!
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That's the news from Chelsea.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/05/Chelsea_Handler_LF.jpg/270px-Chelsea_Handler_LF.jpg)
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I promised to play Frisbee with a dog while the cat eats.
What cat?
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Well, now that I've watched Queen from Outer Space and Attack of the 50 Foot Woman, I wonder if I'm ready for Killer Clowns from Outer Space?
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Well, no one can say we didn't get to page eight.
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Whatever shall I eat? I suppose there's Taco Bell or Quickie's for a Philly Cheese Steak sandwich, but I'm not sure I'm in the mood for either.
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singdaw - Tickets to SUMMER SHORTS 2 at 59E59 are on sale at ticketcentral.com, or at least they were when I checked earlier today. Thanks again for asking.
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Thanks, DR FJL.
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Back after giving my computer a rest while I ate dinner. It was running very slowly and now seems to be a little zippier.
I started to watch Thelma & Louise on BRAVO, but it was so cleaned up and so chopped up with commercials that I turned it off.
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Welcome nine GUESTS. I'm catching up on CD listening. I was given a huge batch of new releases yesterday - so far the first two are great. One is the score to the new version of A Raisin In The Sun, which is, surprisingly, great. Filled with melody (unlike 90% of what passes for film music these days) and very beautiful. Now listening to a good collection of music for Alain Resnais films, including, of course, selections from Stavisky by Sondheim.
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Yikes - thunderstorms!
Bye for now!
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What cat?
Friend's of ours. It was fun.
I left the cat food in the cat area as requested (a nice place in the garage) & went out with the dog. He was so cute I think I played with him longer than I should have. After he peed we went back inside to find the cat hadn't touched his food. His seizure meds are in that food & I wasn't leaving until I knew he had eaten it all. Since the cat is shy with me I slid the dish in front of him, in the kitchen, & then sat with the dog to pet him while the cat ate. Once the cat was done I figured the dog had enough of a break between running & eating, only he wouldn't eat unless I sat with him.
Those animals know a sucker when they see one.
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Cilla, since it is just you & me.....
(http://www.edbott.com/weblog/images/WindowsLiveWriter/Fridaycatbloggingbirthdayedition_7B50/katy_birthday%5B6%5D.jpg)
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Cilla, since it is just you & me.....
(http://www.edbott.com/weblog/images/WindowsLiveWriter/Fridaycatbloggingbirthdayedition_7B50/katy_birthday%5B6%5D.jpg)
;D ;D ;D
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Tomorrow a local grocery store is going to have Roses for 50 cents a piece. Callie and Boo are planning to get me a late birthday present of a dozen roses.
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I know spy DRs Jennifer & FJL. How are your ankles?
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How thoughtful of Boo and Callie.
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Speaking of ankles, how are DR Kerry & DR Laura doing?
Did I miss anyone with ankle pain?
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How thoughtful of Boo and Callie.
Yes, they have an amazing ability of knowing exactly what I like.
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Do Boo & Callie plan to go early before the roses sell out?
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Do Boo & Callie plan to go early before the roses sell out?
Yes, I'm a bit concerned about that. I may go down tonight to scout how may roses they actually have down there. It's a 24 hour store, so I may go see if the roses go on sale at midnight. ;D
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;D
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I am doing ok. Still a little stiff and sore. Kerry will see the doctor next week for his first post-surgery exam.
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I thought I may have missed a post about your getting a cat, Jane.
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Ankle's been OK for a week or so. But it still starts hurting when I walk a lot, and that's not a good sign.
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I thought I may have missed a post about your getting a cat, Jane.
I thought you might have. I know Sherlock would love to have a kitten but then we would have to leave him home to keep the kitten company & he prefers to go with us.
We soaked Sherlock's foot in Epsom Salt, maybe that would help the soreness.
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DRFJL, that is not a good sign. Did I miss if the cause was found?
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SURGERY HEALING VIBES TO DR KERRY & PAIN FREE ANKLE VIBES TO ALL DEAR READERS WHO NEED THEM!
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I thought you might have. I know Sherlock would love to have a kitten but then we would have to leave him home to keep the kitten company & he prefers to go with us.
We soaked Sherlock's foot in Epsom Salt, maybe that would help the soreness.
If you get two kittens, that wouldn't be a problem ;D
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Sherlock seems to want me to play "find the sock". Instead I'll see if I can get him to play "show me the missing sock"
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If you get two kittens, that wouldn't be a problem ;D
Cute ;D Just what I need, two kittens who will be old cats at the same time. Been there, done that.
Also, the kittens won't necessarily bond the same with Sherlock.
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Sherlock seems to want me to play "find the sock". Instead I'll see if I can get him to play "show me the missing sock"
HE DID IT!!!! :) Too cute.
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Yeah Sherlock!!! He has solved the case of the missing sock. Soon he will be able to tell all of us where a sock goes when you put it in the dryer.
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I think I'll run to the grocery store and see what I can find out about the sale on roses.
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Yeah Sherlock!!! He has solved the case of the missing sock. Soon he will be able to tell all of us where a sock goes when you put it in the dryer.
;D
Since he hid the sock I was hoping he would find it. He looks like a big Goofus but he is very smart. :)
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Good luck with the roses. At least you will know if they are worth returning for. If you tell them it is your birthday maybe you can have the special today.
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I had to drop in to say
[shadow=color,glow width,#characters wide][size=8] Happy Birthday, Cillaliz! [/size][/font][/shadow][/glow]
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Nothing personal DR Ron, but it is time for me to drop out.
'night
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Nothing personal DR Ron, but it is time for me to drop out.
'night
Oh, sure. I see how you are!
:D
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Back from a meal - I had some yummilicous roast chicken and a Caesar salad. My tummy must be shrinking because I feel like I've eaten two pounds of food, when it wasn't really all that much.
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A Meal Debeck - the heavyset rival for Nellie Forbush's hand
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I started RENO 911! back up and finished all 16 of the episodes in the set. Funny that Comedy Central/Paramount didn't waste ANY time getting this out on the market. The season I just watched tonight just finished up this week on the network. The set comes out on Tuesday!
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In addition to the commentaries, there were about an hour of bonus features on the third disc. One was a half hour of psychiatrist interviews with the cast in character and improvising lines. Three of them were fall down funny. I'm sure these were all recorded for the shows but there just wasn't time to work them in this season.
And on one of the commentaries, one of the star-writer-producers admitted the show hasn't been picked up for another season yet, so maybe they thought they'd better put these out now in case they don't get picked up. (I think RENO 911! is one of Comedy Central's highest rated shows.)
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The other bonuses were four extended scenes which had been (wisely) heavily edited for broadcast. These were the complete improvised sessions, and at least three of the four were way too long and needed to be cut for broadcast.
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Next, I watched THE SIMPSONS MOVIE which I had recorded this afternoon on HBO-HD. No better or worse than any regular SIMPSONS episode, I'm glad I didn't pay to see this in a theater or to rent/buy the Blu-ray. This will be the only time I'll ever watch it.
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Next, I watched another BURN NOTICE episode. This was the one involving the $10 million hidden on a boat that Michael had to deal with. He also has a new agent on his back that he's trying to thwart. Good show.
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It took me almost an hour to finish writing up the review for RENO 911! even though I had been working on it off and on since Friday morning. But now that's done and posted.
Tomorrow: TV FUNHOUSE since the Criterions didn't arrive today.
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I had to drop in to say
[shadow=color,glow width,#characters wide][size=8] Happy Birthday, Cillaliz! [/size][/font][/shadow][/glow]
Thanks Ron!!
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Good luck with the roses. At least you will know if they are worth returning for. If you tell them it is your birthday maybe you can have the special today.
The sale starts at 7:00 AM. Apparently it will go all week and they will sell a million roses - I'm assuming that's between a number of their stores. So I'm also assuming that there will be more roses coming in every day, but I will be there bright and early.
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I'm heading down now to read a bit and then go to bed.
Good night!
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We're STILL on page nine? How unseemly.
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Couldn't really get motivated to watch a movie so I'm listening to CDs instead.
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Hey, the vibes worked...I am still sick, but I went to the Urgent Care Clinic and they prescripted me a nice cough medicine which is guaranteed to put me to sleep.
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If anyone has a BIG LOTS nearby, you may want to go down and get some of their $3 MGM dvds....I went and picked up I BURY THE LIVING, MONSTER THAT CHALLENGED THE WORLD, a DVD of GREEN ACRES episodes, TERROR IN A TEXAS TOWN, and DIE MONSTER DIE...
....they had tons of titles...all the old PINK PANTHER comedies, MOUSE ON THE MOON, oldies like HALLELUHA I'M A BUM and BARBARY COAST, lots of foreign classics, westerns, war films, and comedies...and lots of newer titles as well. Oh, and they had ATTACK OF THE PUPPET PEOPLE....I bought 3 DVDs of it myself, always good to keep a stock handy as emergency gifts.
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Good Evening!
When I woke up today, I knew I had planned to do this, and had planned to do that. But I had absolutely no idea just how much fun it would be to do this and that. In short, I had an absolutely wonderful day. Unexpected and wonderful!
:)
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Good Evening!
When I woke up today, I knew I had planned to do this, and had planned to do that. But I had absolutely no idea just how much fun it would be to do this and that. In short, I had an absolutely wonderful day. Unexpected and wonderful!
:)
DO TELL!!
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I did indeed attend Broadway Barks (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/119403.html) earlier today. Basically, Shubert Alley turns into a pet adoption site for a few hours, as well as a fundraising event for various animal causes. A fun and worthwhile event. There were many celebrities with their pets, and many(!) dogs and cats with their owners. Surprisingly - and thankfully, I only "smelled" one accident. ;)
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And while I was walking through Shubert Alley, this is what I saw:
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e49/JoseSPiano/BernieandMe.jpg)
*And you can see the photographer - bk's close personal friend, Walter Willison - "in reflection" behind us. ;)
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We have not actually stayed at the beautiful Fairmont Springs Hotel, (http://www.fairmont.com/banffsprings) only walked through it.
Now it will always have a special place in our hearts as Bryan called us from there yesterday. He and Kate were sitting on the terrace having drinks, enjoying a view of the beautiful Rockies.
They called us to announce their engagement!!!
:D :o ;D :o :D :o ;D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Mazel tov!
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Fun Photo, DR Jose, tell us more, tell us more
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I also happened to run into the long E&T Jason while I was in Shubert Alley. -We actually haven't seen each other in almost a month, so it was very nice to chat with him face to face rather than keyboard to keyboard. He's doing well, and is currently in "audition mode". Yeah!
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Certainly he isn't and hasn't been in visiting haineshisway.com mode. :)
We may have a leetle gig for Mr. Jose should he want it - more I cannot say at this time.
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And he wouldn't even have to leave New York.
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I must say Bernadette looks awfully good in that photograph. Did Jose and Walter run into each other or was it a planned meeting?
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DR JoseSPiano, I'm jealous!!! Have a fabulous time at the show tonight. Give Jason Graae a big wet slurpy kiss from all of us DRs! :D
Well, I did not give Jason a big slurpy kiss - even though I wanted to - but we did exchange a very hearty handshake and some goofy smiles. However, I did give Liz Larsen a big hug and kiss, and I finally got re-meet her son, Andy (formerly known as Alessandro). The last time I met Andy, he was only eight months old! He's now 11! "Did you know that I babysat you a few times, and even bought you some baby clothes?" WOW!
There were also a bunch of friends and acquaintances in the audience tonight. DR elmore's work-mate, Curtis, and his writing partner, Tom were there, as well as Phyllis Newman, Amanda Green, Michael Feinstein (who sat in front of me - he's shorter than I thought he was ;)), and a slew of actors who knew me from various and sundried auditions.
*DR MBarnum - Charles Bloom was there tonight, and he sends his regards as well.
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I must say Bernadette looks awfully good in that photograph. Did Jose and Walter run into each other or was it a planned meeting?
It was a planned meeting - the first time we met each other since having dinner at Genghis Cohen in L.A. Since he had worked with Ms. Peters on various projects, they were able to chat a bit while she signed the stack(!) of books that he bought. Thankfully, she seemed to have the booksigning thing down pat - very fast, very legible - he didn't end up holding up the line as much as the people us thought he would. Of course, since there were some diehard Broadway "fans" in attendance, Walter got stopped a few times for his autograph once the event proper started.
We had made tentative plans to meet up with Pat Suzuki, a.k.a. "my idol", but she did not make it over to Shubert Alley today. Someday... ;)
And, yes, Bernadette looked very good.
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And speaking of looking very good, while Walter and I were walking around, we happened to run into one of Grand Hotel castmates - and one his dear friends...
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e49/JoseSPiano/JaneandMe.jpg)
She just happened to be sitting in the little plaza across from the stage door of City Center enjoying her between show break with some of her castmates - who I knew. *They all liked my Mambo t-shirt. ;)
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~~~~~CONTINUED GET WELL VIBES TO DR MBARNUM~~~~~
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I'm now back from the NYPL and loaded with info on the 912 LADY OF THE SLIPPER events. I need a nap and some food.
WOW! Was some of that info written on papyrus?
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Jose, I'm so glad you enjoyed my birthday as much as you did :)
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The Hollywood Collector's Show may have run its course. I said that last time, when heavyweights Peter Falk and Patty Duke were there. This time there were no real heavyweights - one dealer described Friday's attendance as "a morgue." Today there weren't many people there. Several people, like Barry Pearl, my pal Annette Cardona, and the other Grease people at least had people around them and they said they were doing fine. Druxy told me Bridget Hanley had done well yesterday, but there were hardly any people even walking up and down her row. Other wonderful folks like Catherine Hicks sat at their table completely alone.
It may simply be time to cut it down to twice a year and really stock up on the celebs. Even Celeste Holm had no line at all in the entire three hours I was there.
I've always meant to ask/comment about this. It seems that there's a Hollywood Collector's show every month. Well, at least every other month. I would think the frequency would automatically diminish the attendance from show to show, n'est-ce pas? Wouldn't just twice a year be better?
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I saw some photos from the July 4 weekend today I will be starting a serious weight loss plan on August 2. My trial will be over and my stress level should be somewhat lower. I'm going to start walking more between now and then. Yikes, it was scary to see I've gained as much as I apparently have
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Jose, I'm so glad you enjoyed my birthday as much as you did :)
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-And the weather today in New York... Gorgeous! (Just imagine that being said by Barbra Streisand for the full and proper effect and intention.) ;)
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Did you know there is a show called the Naked Archeologist?
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Yes Adam it's the 12th Anniversary of my 35th Birthday. Thanks. It was funny, mom kept saying "I can't believe you didn't shave today" and he kept saying "I DID shave" It wasn't until I looked at both sides of his face that we figured it out.
There was a great song in tonight's "Compose Yourself" revue. It was sung by a character who had reached a "certain age". After realizing that "thirty-ish" no longer applied, she opted for "thirty-eleven". ;)
*Then admitted to actually being "thirty-thirteen".
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Did you know there is a show called the Naked Archeologist?
Do I want to know there's a show called "The Naked Archeologist"?
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Do I want to know there's a show called "The Naked Archeologist"?
Probably not. LOL. I'm watching History Channel International for some reason tonight. I just saw a promo. It's a real archeology show, but I was just surprised at the name
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TOD: Boy that one isn't easy. I have had some nice rooms at various places when I've gone to conferences.
I tend to judge the room by the bathroom.
The Fairmont in Chicago was nice. I think that was the first hotel I stayed at with a separate shower, separate room for the throne and separate bathtub with both a phone and a TV in the bathroom.
As far as hospitality and helpful staff, it's hard to beat the Algonquin. When I stayed there they were wonderful. I still remember being asked how my day was and I said "fine, how is yours?" He said "Wonderful now that you are here". Cheesy, yes, but I ate it up. Plus, they have a cat there. Even though I had a small room, I felt so at home. If I could still get the great government rate, I'd go back there
In my experience, if you ask for the government rate, you tend to get it. The fact that you know that there is a government rate is usually enough "proof" to qualify for one.
*In fact, I remember when I would regularly stay at the Edison and the Skyline, there were a couple of times when I would call to make the reservation, and the agent would "ask" me, "You qualify for the government rate, don't you?" -Yes. Yes, I do.
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In that case, Jose knows a great band you can hire. :)
Well, after August 17, the pit orchestra of A Chorus Line will be available.
;D
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In my experience, if you ask for the government rate, you tend to get it. The fact that you know that there is a government rate is usually enough "proof" to qualify for one.
*In fact, I remember when I would regularly stay at the Edison and the Skyline, there were a couple of times when I would call to make the reservation, and the agent would "ask" me, "You qualify for the government rate, don't you?" -Yes. Yes, I do.
The Algonquin asked me for ID. Actually I had a number of places ask for ID.
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How about DR Jose as a one man band. :)
Umm... I'm sorry to inform you that I gave up the wedding circuit years ago.
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Well, I have to get up early to buy roses. I'm thinking a dozen for the office and a dozen for home...for a grand total of $12.00 Better set my alarm!
I saw some of them tonight. There were all sorts of colors and I opened the cooler and took a big sniff, AHHHH did that smell good!
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The Algonquin asked me for ID. Actually I had a number of places ask for ID.
Hmm... Well, actually, I guess I would hope that they would ask for proper ID. However... I think the deal with the Skyline and the Edison was that once the reservation was in their system as "government rate", that was what the desk staff honored, passed on to me.
Although, now I'm remembering a time when I checked into the Edison, and the desk agent asked if I was here on business. I informed her that I was, and she then asked which company. I told here I was in town for some freelance theatre.
"Where are you from?"
-The DC area.
"Oh! Have you ever worked at the Kennedy Center?"
-Yes, I have.
"Well, we offer the corporate rate to employees of the Kennedy Center."
-I'm not working there currently.
"Is there a possibility that you will work there again?"
-Yes, there is.
"Well, then you qualify for the corporate rate."
-Thank you. Thank you very much.
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I can't sleep until I see page 11
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I guess I could look at a previous day's page 11
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But I'm sure we can get there today
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YES WE CAN!!!!
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Do you feel better now, DR FJL? Will you be able to sleep? Or has Page 12 started beckoning to you?
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The twelve waits beckoning, beckoning...zzzzzzz
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bk - Tell me more, tell me more!
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Oh what a night. BK graciously allowed me to slip into Friday's rehearsal of the new Kevin Spirtas/Sean McDermott show he's directing and it was a blast from start to finish, even though there was not one Finnish song in the entire show. I shall not get too specific, lest I spoil it for those who might be attending the East Coast premiere, but the show's concept is quite clever, the guys are terrific and the staging is brisk and bright. There were river songs and sea songs, shadowy hat tricks and Grease-y Partridges. The only downer: my ever-lovin' Amy had to stay late at work to finish a non-Finnish project and couldn't make it. But, upon its return to Los Angeles, we shall definitely be catching the show, wherever it might be staged. So, again, thanks, BK. It was a night I shall cherish (ping!).
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Jose, that would be my thought - twice a year - right now it's four times a year and after fifteen years or more of this it's too much, especially in these economic times. Twice a year would enable him to bulk up on the celebs and maybe get more dealers back there - that's the big difference between where it's currently held and the Beverly Garland where it used to be held. There the celeb room was much smaller than the new venue, but because of that it always looked jammed. Plus there were about six other rooms with just dealers. Now there are only a handful of dealers and I think it's hurt his show.
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Jose, e-mail me and I'll tell you about it - one never knows who is reading this board, if you get my meaning.
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It was nice to see Mark, and it was a shame his ever-lovin' Amy couldn't make it.
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And occasional dear reader Meg arrived well into the second act (bad traffic) and was afraid to come into the room - so she only heard the last half of the second half.
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One of the funniest things that happened last night was when Kevin forgot the entire set up (with Sean) to one of his numbers - he began singing it and realized it made no sense because the very funny set up had been skipped. He stopped and told the audience he'd forgotten the set up and he'd have to go back and do it. As Sean met him center stage, Kevin said, "Boy am I going to get a BIG note about this" at which point I held up my notepad which had a big note on it. It got a really big laugh.
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Just stopped in to see if we were at page 12.
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Missed-show vibes to ODR Meg. The traffic gods were kind to me on Friday ... I left Camarillo at 5:08 p.m., which was later than I had planned, and I made it to the rehearsal space by 6:15. One just never knows about Highway 101 on a Friday.
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OH!
Walter Willison and I had hoped to dine at West Side Cottage earlier this afternoon. Alas, when we got there, the front "gate" was down. Behind the gate, there was a sign on the door stating that they were closed for renovations... Until September. Alas, with the way that block is changing, I'm fearing that it might be renovating into a different restaurant. :-\
*Oh, and Piece of Chicken has shuttered too. However, it looks like a truly temporary closing.
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As for the topic o' the day, Amy and I last year stayed at a rather odd B&B in Capay, Calif., a small town located outside Sacramento. The B&B was a converted 1898 farmhouse located on a 142-acre working ranch, complete with chickens, roosters, kitties, horses and another farm critters roaming around outside the front door. If that wasn't enough wildlife, there were also llamas and zebras, too. Amy and I gotten lost en route to the B&B, and we were starving when we arrived. When we walked inside the kitchen, a chicken was roasting in the oven ... and it smelled delicious. How I wanted that chicken. Alas, it was not to be. We had a show we had to go see that night. Upon our return from said show, the kitchen still smelled like chicken, and that made me even hungrier. We were told before we left that we were free to munch on leftovers, but there were no leftovers to be found ... save for a large plastic, Costco-size container of Pace picante sauce. And so, for dinner, that night, I, ahem, picked up the Pace, poured it in a bowl, and pretended it was gazpacho.
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As for the topic o' the day, Amy and I last year stayed at a rather odd B&B in Capay, Calif., a small town located outside Sacramento. The B&B was a converted 1898 farmhouse located on a 142-acre working ranch, complete with chickens, roosters, kitties, horses and another farm critters roaming around outside the front door. If that wasn't enough wildlife, there were also llamas and zebras, too. Amy and I gotten lost en route to the B&B, and we were starving when we arrived. When we walked inside the kitchen, a chicken was roasting in the oven ... and it smelled delicious. How I wanted that chicken. Alas, it was not to be. We had a show we had to go see that night. Upon our return from said show, the kitchen still smelled like chicken, and that made me even hungrier. We were told before we left that we were free to munch on leftovers, but there were no leftovers to be found ... save for a large plastic, Costco-size container of Pace picante sauce. And so, for dinner, that night, I, ahem, picked up the Pace, poured it in a bowl, and pretended it was gazpacho.
That reminds of that "That Girl" episode where she went to the automat and made "tomato soup" from a cup of hot water and some ketchup.
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That reminds of that "That Girl" episode where she went to the automat and made "tomato soup" from a cup of hot water and some ketchup.
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There was a guy I knew who got sent off to a Pennsylvania boarding school when he was a teenager. He hated it. Every chance he got, he'd go hang out in New York City. He didn't have much money to eat in the city, so he'd make himself "bacon" sandwiches, which consisted of mayo and crumbled barbecue potato chips between slices of bread.
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There was a guy I knew who got sent off to a Pennsylvania boarding school when he was a teenager. He hated it. Every chance he got, he'd go hang out in New York City. He didn't have much money to eat in the city, so he'd make himself "bacon" sandwiches, which consisted of mayo and crumbled barbecue potato chips between slices of bread.
YUM!
*And that's actually a recipe in one of the White Trash Cookbooks!
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Oh, dear, I hope the West Side Cottage comes back - I really like that jernt.