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Title: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: bk on December 13, 2008, 12:03:18 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes had an Eskimo vibe, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're in an igMOO right now and can't be bothered.
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Post by: bk on December 13, 2008, 12:04:51 AM
And the word of the day is: BEDSWERVER!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 13, 2008, 04:43:12 AM
First post huzzah!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 13, 2008, 04:43:33 AM
Great to see DR LAURA back on the board.  Find her an empty knee, fellas!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 13, 2008, 04:44:26 AM
Loved the photo of Toby, and the photo of DR GEORGE's Christmas Tree, and of Levain's!

And the Van Johnson photos here and there.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Jrand74 on December 13, 2008, 04:49:16 AM
TOD:

Les Uns de Les Autres
Purple Noon
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Jrand74 on December 13, 2008, 04:52:22 AM
DR MATTH - in BELLS OF ST MARY'S - the young boy who boxed with Ingrid Bergman is Richard Tyler.

He played the title role in Moss Hart's CHRISTOPHER BLAKE on Broadway.  He also appeared in a few episodes of MAKE ROOM FOR DADDY as Gina's boyfriend when Annette was making her appearances on the show in 1959.

Richard was also in ATOMIC SUBMARINE.  He was a bodybuilder and wrote a book about bodybuilding during the 1960's.  He is now a chiropractor and was the head of Gov. Arnold S.'s commission on the practice when AS first became governor of California.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Jrand74 on December 13, 2008, 04:54:25 AM
A link to Richard's book.  I believe DR MBARNUM received it for Christmas last year.

http://www.amazon.com/West-Coast-Bodybuilding-Scene-Golden/dp/1931046298/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1229172625&sr=1-5 (http://www.amazon.com/West-Coast-Bodybuilding-Scene-Golden/dp/1931046298/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1229172625&sr=1-5)
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Jrand74 on December 13, 2008, 05:08:51 AM
Off to work. Oh well.  Enough of ME on page One!
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on December 13, 2008, 05:53:46 AM
And the word of the day is: BEDSWERVER!

And The Song Of The Day Is: TO KEEP MY LOVE ALIVE
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 13, 2008, 06:05:50 AM
I always like seeing the Clydesdale horses in the BEDSWERVER commercials.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 13, 2008, 06:10:08 AM
DR MATTH - in BELLS OF ST MARY'S - the young boy who boxed with Ingrid Bergman is Richard Tyler.

He played the title role in Moss Hart's CHRISTOPHER BLAKE on Broadway.  He also appeared in a few episodes of MAKE ROOM FOR DADDY as Gina's boyfriend when Annette was making her appearances on the show in 1959.

Richard was also in ATOMIC SUBMARINE.  He was a bodybuilder and wrote a book about bodybuilding during the 1960's.  He is now a chiropractor and was the head of Gov. Arnold S.'s commission on the practice when AS first became governor of California.

I have mixed feelings about this kid in BELLS OF ST MARY:  on the one hand, I hate how Father O'Mally champions and congratulates the other kid; on the other hand, there's something about Eddie that makes me want to take a swing at him myself.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Ginny on December 13, 2008, 06:19:32 AM
Saturday morning greetings!  Today's my last Saturday to work and all my coworkers are envious.

It is very cold in SW Ohio today.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 13, 2008, 06:27:56 AM
* * * * *  Vibes for Vixmom, the Vixter and Vixdad  * * * * *
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: elmore3003 on December 13, 2008, 06:51:25 AM
Good morning, all! I slept late, and I have a small bit of laundry to do before I go to Staples and take my walk.

Today, I shall work about the apartment, vacuum, mop the floors with Steri-Fab - no bed bugs sneeking in while I'm away - and pack what I need to carry with me. Since my return flight has a stop in DC I don't know if I'm on the same plane or amnother and I'd rather have one bag to tote than check one and worry about it and me arriving at the same final location.

TOD:
   QUEEN MARGOT
   BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
   CARNIVAL IN FLANDERS
   THE BAKER'S WIFE
   CHILDREN OF PARADISE
   CYRANO DE BERGERAC (Depardieu)
   THE RETURN OF MARTIN GUERRE
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Miss Karen on December 13, 2008, 06:53:56 AM
Mornin' DR ELmo! I've got your Xmas CD in my car CD player so I've been thinking about you this week...
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Post by: Miss Karen on December 13, 2008, 06:55:33 AM
Never mind, DR ELmo disappeared ... *poof*
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 13, 2008, 06:55:59 AM
I forgot DIABOLIQUE!
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: elmore3003 on December 13, 2008, 06:57:06 AM
Never mind, DR ELmo disappeared ... *poof*

I'm back, DR Miss Karen! I had to send a PM to a DR.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 13, 2008, 07:02:36 AM
Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And "Frost/Nixon" is about to begin.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Miss Karen on December 13, 2008, 07:03:45 AM
*poof* Back again -- you're so magical, DR ELmo!
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 13, 2008, 07:04:35 AM
bk - I believe the correct translation is: "Light as feathers, balls in knots."
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 13, 2008, 07:05:58 AM
Yep! It's early.  Even for a Saturday. ::)

*Oy! ::)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 13, 2008, 07:07:35 AM
OK... Two stage-to-screener in two days... Here we go...

Laters...
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Miss Karen on December 13, 2008, 07:09:06 AM
Ditto on the vibes for DR Vixmom and family
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Miss Karen on December 13, 2008, 07:12:36 AM
Only have the matinee and closing performance left for the holiday show -- yeaaaaa -- then I'm free -- free at last, free at last, thank god almighty,  I'm free at last ... (I love costuming, but HATE dressing -- and wrangling the elves, grrrrrrrr ...)
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: FJL on December 13, 2008, 07:13:08 AM
The read-through yesterday afternoon of Act I of TANGLED WEBS went nicely.

Here's what we sent out to a few places as a sort-of limited-release press release.

An informal read-through of the first act of a new musical, Tangled Webs, took place on Friday December 12, in Manhattan.

The musical is about an elegant Park Avenue woman (played in the read-through by Rebecca Luker) who's lost her husband and starts her life over by going to work at a producer's office.  She discovers a young writer's work that she feels passionate about, and she will stop at nothing to get the show to the Broadway stage. 

The music is by Skip Kennon (who first worked with Rebecca Luker when she played the female lead in Kennon’s musical Time and Again at the Old Globe in San Diego). The lyricist is Ellen Schwartz (The Trapped Family Singers,  the Mae  West musical Come Up and See Me).  The bookwriter is Bill Connington, who just won awards for his show ZOMBIE at the N.Y. Fringe Festival this past summer.  The musical is being adapted from a story called “WebCast” by Fred Landau (who was the bookwriter on Kennon’s musical version of The Last Starfighter).

In addition to Rebecca Luker, the characters at the read-through  were read by Steve Berger (Broadway’s Pajama Game and Into the Woods),  Jan Leigh Herndon (Broadway’s La Cage Aux Folles and A Chorus Line), Jesse JP Johnson (Altar Boyz at New World Stages, Broadway's Glory Days), Neal Mayer (Forbidden Broadway, Broadway's Les Miserables), Sean Montgomery (The Last Starfighter at NYMF),  Catherine Remmert (also in Kennon’s musical of The Last Starfighter),  Leenya Rideout (Broadway’s Company, Cyrano de Bergerac and Cabaret), and Ric Ryder (Broadway’s Blood Brothers, Grease and the Luker-Bierko Music Man revival).

Songs in the read-through included "Not Young" (sung by Rebecca Luker), "You Never Know" (Steve Berger, Jesse JP Johnson and company), "My Song" (Jesse JP Johnson), "My World Began This Morning" (Ric Ryder), "Not Young - Reprise" (Rebecca Luker),  "I Heard His Music" (Rebecca Luker), "No Time for Love" (Leenya Rideout with Ric Ryder and company), "What Else Did You Expect?" (Neal Mayer, Jesse JP Johnson, Ric Ryder, Rebecca Luker, Leenya Rideout).  Rebecca Luker also performed two of her character's solo numbers from Act II, "Flying" and "I'll Seal it with a Kiss."
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: FJL on December 13, 2008, 07:23:56 AM
I know BK doesn't always like the style of  putting people's credits in parentheses in releases, but it does seem to be the way it's done these days.
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Post by: FJL on December 13, 2008, 07:25:42 AM
I have yet to catch up on yesterday, but should get to that this weekend.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Miss Karen on December 13, 2008, 07:31:00 AM
DR FJL ~ All I want for Christmas is some chocolate (hint, hint)...

 ... I thought of you the other day when I was at the Xmas party for the board of our fine arts group. The hostess had this plate of chocolates that were divine (they were these little squares of either white, dark or milk chocolate that had a matching whipped-type filling -- that she said she had bought at Costco) -- just the type of chocolates you would have gotten me, but would have just left the wrappers by the time the box got to me ...
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Miss Karen on December 13, 2008, 07:32:32 AM
Well, *poof* -- DR FJL is mysteriously enchanting, too, and disappeared before I posted my post ... never mind ....
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: FJL on December 13, 2008, 07:34:08 AM
Miss Karen - The chocolate I buy is too classy to have wrappers.  So it would just have been an empty box by the time it got to you.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: FJL on December 13, 2008, 07:34:55 AM
Empty, except for the little sheet with the calorie and nutrition info, of course
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Post by: Druxy on December 13, 2008, 07:36:54 AM
I've never been a big fan of foreign-language films, primarily because I hate reading the subtitles. 

That's work!

 :)

However, there are a few that I do like very much.  Among the ones from France are

JEAN de FLORETTE
MANON OF THE SPRING
CACHE
THE APARTMENT
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Cillaliz on December 13, 2008, 07:40:50 AM
Happy Saturday.  After sleeping on it, I have decided to take it all back and do carpet.   LOL, so I'm keeping dad's mitre saw, taking back the table saw and all the flooring.  Luckily I've only opened one box, so the most they will refuse to take back is one box, but I'm going to try to get them to take all of it and see what happens.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 13, 2008, 07:40:51 AM
Well, geez...I'm online at the same time as Miss Karen.


And the world didn't end...
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 13, 2008, 07:42:23 AM
Miss Karen - The chocolate I buy is too classy to have wrappers.  So it would just have been an empty box by the time it got to you.

Yes, "unjacketed" they would all have made a run for it and gone over the border into Canada!!!!


[snark]
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 13, 2008, 07:42:28 AM
Better get dressed and start carrying.  It will be a good workout
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Post by: Miss Karen on December 13, 2008, 07:44:19 AM
Yes, Ronnie, there is a Santa ...


....and his gift to you is my gratuitous posting ... it is, indeed, the Season of Miracles ....
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 13, 2008, 07:45:09 AM
Yes, Ronnie, there is a Santa ...


....and his gift to you is my gratuitous posting ... it is, indeed, the Season of Miracles ....

Oh, please, you're nowhere near gratuitous postings these days.  Our DR friend Singdaw has redefined "gratuitous" into a singular artform.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 13, 2008, 07:49:39 AM
Yes, "Miss Karen", as a contributor, has a become  a refreshingly welcome -- albeit brief, but energetic -- presence who darts in and darts out...like a dragonfly or hummingbird.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 13, 2008, 07:50:49 AM
I have many errands to run this a.m., plus I have a haircut appointment.

It's cold outside.  COLD.  And it's supposed to rain.

Ah, me...
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Miss Karen on December 13, 2008, 07:50:51 AM
Well, let's see what ...
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Post by: Miss Karen on December 13, 2008, 07:51:01 AM
... I can do ...
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Post by: Miss Karen on December 13, 2008, 07:51:12 AM
... about ...
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Post by: Miss Karen on December 13, 2008, 07:51:22 AM
... that ...
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Matt H. on December 13, 2008, 07:59:54 AM
DR MATTH - in BELLS OF ST MARY'S - the young boy who boxed with Ingrid Bergman is Richard Tyler.

He played the title role in Moss Hart's CHRISTOPHER BLAKE on Broadway.  He also appeared in a few episodes of MAKE ROOM FOR DADDY as Gina's boyfriend when Annette was making her appearances on the show in 1959.

Richard was also in ATOMIC SUBMARINE.  He was a bodybuilder and wrote a book about bodybuilding during the 1960's.  He is now a chiropractor and was the head of Gov. Arnold S.'s commission on the practice when AS first became governor of California.

Thank you so much for this info, DR JRand. I would never have known it if you hadn't mentioned it. I will check out that book link today.
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Post by: Matt H. on December 13, 2008, 08:01:29 AM
Good morning!

An absolutely beautiful December morning! But it IS cold, so I'll be happily inside for most of the day.
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Post by: Matt H. on December 13, 2008, 08:03:40 AM
I got a very irritating e-mail from Amazon this morning saying that a recent order that contained a DVD Christmas gift for best friend John and Farley Granger's autobiography in paperback which I ordered was returned as UNDELIVERABLE!

I've lived at this address for almost 27 years and have had hundreds of orders from Amazon shipped here with no problem. There was NOTHING in this order which would need to be signed for, so I guess maybe the addres got smudged or ripped on the box. I can't think of any other reason why it would be undeliverable.

But it sure as heck is IRRITATING!
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Miss Karen on December 13, 2008, 08:05:21 AM
How rude, the HHW police cut me off in the middle of a gratuitous post and flashed a message that I couldn't post  ... I do not like this new formatting at HHW -- it also will not let me do the quote/reply to already posted posts ... I demand an explanation .... (or is DR Ronnie P just messin' with my mind .... and my gratuitous posts? Hmmmm?!)
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Matt H. on December 13, 2008, 08:07:20 AM
TOD:

LA BELLE ET LA BETE

THE 400 BLOWS

JULES ET JIM

BREATHLESS

all of Melville's gangster noirs and ARMY OF DARKNESS

RIFIFI

THE LAST METRO

THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG
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Post by: Matt H. on December 13, 2008, 08:09:50 AM
BK:

Re HITLER: THE LAST TEN DAYS. I reviewed that DVD last summer, and at the time it didn't dawn on me that the image had been reformatted (didn't mention it in my review at all), but from later research, I believe the film was indeed produced in Panavision and cropped for that low budget DVD release.
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Post by: Miss Karen on December 13, 2008, 08:12:27 AM
I agree, DR RickShaw, is the King of Gratuitousness -- I mean, he's even a master at that letter-jumping, balloon-dancing, graphic-enhancing, photo-shopping type of gratuitousness that I haven't a clew 'bout ... so no contest ...
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Matt H. on December 13, 2008, 08:13:02 AM
Tonight on HBO-HD is I AM LEGEND, the third attempt at telling Richard Matheson's original tale. I liked it, but it's not a great film (the CGI and live action doesn't always blend very well). Certainly has some really exciting and terrifying moments, though. If you like sci-fi end-of-the-world scenarios and were unsatisfied with Charlton Heston's THE OMEGA MAN, try this one to see if you like it better
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Miss Karen on December 13, 2008, 08:13:56 AM
 ... so let the coronation begin .. oops, wait, the King is missing, so pause the crowning 'til another day ...
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Miss Karen on December 13, 2008, 08:30:54 AM
I would love to stay and play, but gotta get ready and head over to the theatre (ugggggh -- costuming this show has been the worst experience, and I usually love costuming) -- first, all the cash was stolen from my wallet last week (a first at that theatre since I've been involved there since 2000), but the good news is just the cash not the wallet or purse, so I still have my credit card, license, etc. -- and it's the first time that I've had folks purposefully misplace/hide their costume items (the one elf is the ring leader, they've been hiding each other's costume pieces -- it's like the movie Mean Girls -- tweens! --- I swear she's like the Bad Seed, I mean, she hasn't killed any one (yet) but she's that cute, smiling, all nice to your face, but pure evil behind your back type tween -- and there are two divas in the adult cast -- I've never done it before, but after this show, the letter is going to the production committee (all the directors, a bunch of the crew folks, etc., since we don't have an artistic director) to warn them that if they cast these folks again, it's at their own risk -- I know I won't costume a show if they're in it ...
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: JMK on December 13, 2008, 08:39:59 AM
BK Trivia Question!  (That maybe not even BK will know the answer to).  I'm reviewing a new 2 DVD set of Mythbusters episodes, and one contained a very interesting little tidbit of information.  Does anyone know the connection between Mythbusters and our very own BK?
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: S. Woody White on December 13, 2008, 08:40:44 AM
The read-through yesterday afternoon of Act I of TANGLED WEBS went nicely.

Here's what we sent out to a few places as a sort-of limited-release press release.

An informal read-through of the first act of a new musical, Tangled Webs, took place on Friday December 12, in Manhattan.

The musical is about an elegant Park Avenue woman (played in the read-through by Rebecca Luker)...
In a very nice coincidence, I was playing the Luker/Kimmel/Moore collaboration, the CD Anything Goes in the office on Thursday.  Gina, our florist, really liked what she was hearing.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Miss Karen on December 13, 2008, 08:41:04 AM
... hmmmm, I could really mess with her .... hide all of her gingerbread costume stuff, and she won't get to do the gingerbread dance ... it would teach her not to mess with the costumer ..... hmmmmmm, it wouldn't mess up the show, cause we were missing a gingerbread dancer for a school show the other day -- 7 or 8 gingerbread -men - give or take a few, the audience doesn't know the difference, and they have no lines, so it doesn't mess up the story or the show .... hmmmmmm ... or just lock her in the costume room so she misses her gingerbread cue .... it's not nice to mess with the crew .... hmmmmmmmm ....

....the little devil on my shoulder is saying "Do it! Do it! while the little angel is saying "Karen, how could you -- and a holiday show at that! ..... "Do it! Do it!" ....
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Miss Karen on December 13, 2008, 08:43:06 AM
Enough venting, I've really gotta scram! Adieu!
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Druxy on December 13, 2008, 08:47:02 AM
BK Trivia Question!  (That maybe not even BK will know the answer to).  I'm reviewing a new 2 DVD set of Mythbusters episodes, and one contained a very interesting little tidbit of information.  Does anyone know the connection between Mythbusters and our very own BK?

Are you saying that BK is a myth?

 ;D
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Druxy on December 13, 2008, 08:48:51 AM
BK Trivia Question!  (That maybe not even BK will know the answer to).  I'm reviewing a new 2 DVD set of Mythbusters episodes, and one contained a very interesting little tidbit of information.  Does anyone know the connection between Mythbusters and our very own BK?

Are you saying that BK is a myth?

 ;D

Is this the "Big Blasts Collection" of Mythbusters?

I have that one, but haven't looked at it yet.

If so, which episode should I check out?

Thanks.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Jane on December 13, 2008, 08:49:07 AM
DR Cilla, I expect you know this already....I don't remember who suggested a shag carpet but I highly suggest you don't get one with cats.  They are a complete pain to clean up fur balls & everything else a pet might accidentally leave in the carpet. :P
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Jane on December 13, 2008, 08:56:45 AM
I believe it is Sunday in the land of Tomovoz, which means...

(http://www.ftd.com/pics/products/BB50_c.jpg)
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: bk on December 13, 2008, 08:59:13 AM
BK Trivia Question!  (That maybe not even BK will know the answer to).  I'm reviewing a new 2 DVD set of Mythbusters episodes, and one contained a very interesting little tidbit of information.  Does anyone know the connection between Mythbusters and our very own BK?

Having never heard of Mythbusters, I have no idea.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: JMK on December 13, 2008, 09:00:00 AM
BK Trivia Question!  (That maybe not even BK will know the answer to).  I'm reviewing a new 2 DVD set of Mythbusters episodes, and one contained a very interesting little tidbit of information.  Does anyone know the connection between Mythbusters and our very own BK?

Are you saying that BK is a myth?

 ;D

Is this the "Big Blasts Collection" of Mythbusters?

I have that one, but haven't looked at it yet.

If so, which episode should I check out?

Thanks.

Indeed it is, and you will get a clue in the "tease" for Exploding Port-a-Potty (are you all ROTFLYAO yet?).  You might need to know the aracana of BK's career to get the connection.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: bk on December 13, 2008, 09:00:16 AM
Miss Karen - I'll leave it to others, but you have to go into your preferences (click on your name) and then you'll be able to quote and not have problems.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Matt H. on December 13, 2008, 09:00:45 AM
I guess I'll head down now to check the mail, read the morning paper (I slept so long this morning I didn't have time to read it if I wanted to stay on schedule for my morning workout), and then start fixing lunch.

WBBL.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: bk on December 13, 2008, 09:00:49 AM
I'm up.  Looks like it's been raining and seems to either have stopped or is lightly drizzling, so no long jog for now.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: JMK on December 13, 2008, 09:01:19 AM
BK Trivia Question!  (That maybe not even BK will know the answer to).  I'm reviewing a new 2 DVD set of Mythbusters episodes, and one contained a very interesting little tidbit of information.  Does anyone know the connection between Mythbusters and our very own BK?

Having never heard of Mythbusters, I have no idea.

Mythbusters is one of the most consistently entertaining and funny science fact shows on Discovery.  It features two SFX guys who try to either confirm or debunk urban legends/myths like, f'rinstance, the one of the guy smoking in a port-a-potty who set himself on fire when the methane fumes exploded.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: S. Woody White on December 13, 2008, 09:02:24 AM
OK, recipe time, since der B mentioned them...

Quote
O.P.O. Grits

1 cup water
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup melted butter
1 tsp salt
1 cup whole-grain grits
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

Bring the water, milk, cream, butter and salt to a low boil.

Add the grits, stirring rapidly on medium heat.  Stir and watch for 20 minutes, being careful not to let the grits stick.

Stir in the cheese, pour the grits into a crock pot or double boiler, and continue cooking for at least 1 hour.

Makes four servings.

Please, when attempting this, do not get confused and make all the measurements 1 cup.  The results could be less than desirable.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: S. Woody White on December 13, 2008, 09:05:06 AM
BK Trivia Question!  (That maybe not even BK will know the answer to).  I'm reviewing a new 2 DVD set of Mythbusters episodes, and one contained a very interesting little tidbit of information.  Does anyone know the connection between Mythbusters and our very own BK?

Are you saying that BK is a myth?

 ;D
No, but he was married once and therefor had a mythyth.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Druxy on December 13, 2008, 09:09:12 AM
BK Trivia Question!  (That maybe not even BK will know the answer to).  I'm reviewing a new 2 DVD set of Mythbusters episodes, and one contained a very interesting little tidbit of information.  Does anyone know the connection between Mythbusters and our very own BK?

Are you saying that BK is a myth?

 ;D
No, but he was married once and therefor had a mythyth.

 :D
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: bk on December 13, 2008, 09:16:41 AM
So what is the connection between Mythbusters and BK?  Whatever it is, I'll debunk it.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Ann on December 13, 2008, 09:18:07 AM
Good morning!

DH Jed and I are both huge fans of Mythbusters.  So entertaining and informative.  I actually mentioned it to my mother the other day when she started in on the danger of Christmas lights catching fire on a tree.  They did an episode once where they thoroughly debunked that myth.  They tried everything to get that tree to light on fire, with no luck at all.  They also did an episode testing the various methods of keeping a live Christmas tree alive, but I don't remember the results of it.
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Post by: Ann on December 13, 2008, 09:19:20 AM
TOD -
8 Women and
The umbrellas of Cherbourg
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Post by: JMK on December 13, 2008, 09:21:22 AM
So what is the connection between Mythbusters and BK?  Whatever it is, I'll debunk it.

I think we should wait to see if anyone knows.  I'll give you a big clue, though--it's about one of the Mythbusters' on-air folks' previous credits.
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Post by: Ann on December 13, 2008, 09:25:13 AM
I will be out of the house most of the day today.  Toby and I are going to gird our loins (no small feat for Toby) and brave the mall to do some Christmas shopping.
When I first typed that, I said gird our lions.  I imagine lions would be much more difficult to gird than loins.  Lions might not want to be girded, and I doubt you'd be able to gird an unwilling lion.  What the HELL am I talking about? 

So we shall brave the mall, hopefully get some presents purchased, then go to the grocery store and get the fixings for some more breakfast cookies.  I have found a delicious health-cookie recipe.  It's so easy to freeze a batch of these cookies and heat up a few for breakfast on my way out the door in the morning.  Since I have to leave before 6 am, anything to save time is greatly valued. 
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Post by: bk on December 13, 2008, 09:34:54 AM
I think my first foreign film would most likely have been The Red Balloon, which I saw at the Lido Theater the year it came out - it was on a double bill with Diabolique and we kids were allowed to stay for The Red Balloon but NOT for Diablolique - which means we paid to see a thirty-five minute short.  However, I have a dim memory of sneaking in to watch a little of Diabolique, but I wasn't that adept at reading the subtitles and I left.
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Post by: MBarnum on December 13, 2008, 09:36:11 AM
TOD:

I have not seen very many French films, yet, but there are two Jean Gabin films that I saw last year and really enjoyed:

Port of Shadows

The Daybreak

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Post by: Ginny on December 13, 2008, 09:39:53 AM
So far today, my manager has asked me:

"What's your favorite kind of cake?" - Yellow with caramel icing

"What kind of punch do you like?" - Simple & not too sweet; no sherbet floaties - that stuff makes me gag

Can you tell my retirement party is Monday?
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Post by: Ben on December 13, 2008, 10:01:06 AM
How nice for Ginny to be asked what she likes for her party!

I don't have a clue about MythBusters and BK. We don't have that channel on our limited cable service.
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Post by: Ben on December 13, 2008, 10:02:17 AM
It is cold here in New York (though not as cold as it is in Iowa or Minnesota or Wisconsin). Anthony is off to dance class and I'm off to the grocery store.

We will have a tuna cassarole tonight and then we will watch Miss Pettigrew
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Post by: Ben on December 13, 2008, 10:06:12 AM
The Morgan was quite wonderful and we will be making return trips, especially on free Fridays!

The Babar exhibit was everything I wanted. I love the books and to see the early pencil drawings next to the finished pages was great. I bought a Hannukah present for a friend who is also a big Babar fan.

We also looked at Mr. Morgan's personal library and study. No, Ginny, I haven't yet read the book you mentioned last night. There is a picture of the librarian in what was her office. It's all very beautiful.

There have been major changes in the facility since I was last there. The entrance is in a new place (on Madison Avenue) and the old facade is not as visible but it's still an amazing place and I'm very glad we went (in spite of the cold).
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Post by: Ben on December 13, 2008, 10:06:59 AM
I also bought dog treats this morning as presents for two dog owner friends.
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Post by: Jane on December 13, 2008, 10:07:52 AM
Good morning!

DH Jed and I are both huge fans of Mythbusters.  So entertaining and informative.  I actually mentioned it to my mother the other day when she started in on the danger of Christmas lights catching fire on a tree.  They did an episode once where they thoroughly debunked that myth.  They tried everything to get that tree to light on fire, with no luck at all.  They also did an episode testing the various methods of keeping a live Christmas tree alive, but I don't remember the results of it.

How come the news often reports the house burned down because of the Christmas lights?
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Post by: Jane on December 13, 2008, 10:09:51 AM
How nice for Ginny to be asked what she likes for her party!


Yes, and yellow cake with caramel icing sounds good.  I don't believe I have ever had it.
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Post by: Druxy on December 13, 2008, 10:11:21 AM
I think my first foreign film would most likely have been The Red Balloon, which I saw at the Lido Theater the year it came out - it was on a double bill with Diabolique and we kids were allowed to stay for The Red Balloon but NOT for Diablolique - which means we paid to see a thirty-five minute short.  However, I have a dim memory of sneaking in to watch a little of Diabolique, but I wasn't that adept at reading the subtitles and I left.

THE RED BALLOON is a great film, but it's difficult for me to watch...for the same reason that I can't watch THE YEARLING or OLD YELLER.

I know it's silly and old garbage, but those kinds of films elict an emotional response from me that I prefer to avoid.

 :'(


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Post by: elmore3003 on December 13, 2008, 10:20:36 AM
I think my first foreign film would most likely have been The Red Balloon, which I saw at the Lido Theater the year it came out - it was on a double bill with Diabolique and we kids were allowed to stay for The Red Balloon but NOT for Diablolique - which means we paid to see a thirty-five minute short.  However, I have a dim memory of sneaking in to watch a little of Diabolique, but I wasn't that adept at reading the subtitles and I left.

THE RED BALLOON is a great film, but it's difficult for me to watch...for the same reason that I can't watch THE YEARLING or OLD YELLER.

I know it's silly and old garbage, but those kinds of films elict an emotional response from me that I prefer to avoid.

 :'(


That's how I feel about another favorite French film, AU REVOIR LES ENFANTS. I was so broken by the end I can never watch it again.
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Post by: Jane on December 13, 2008, 10:24:13 AM
DR elmore,

SAFE AND EASY TRAVEL VIBES!!!
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Post by: Ginny on December 13, 2008, 10:39:24 AM
How nice for Ginny to be asked what she likes for her party!


Yes, and yellow cake with caramel icing sounds good.  I don't believe I have ever had it.

DR Jane - was Sanders still in business when you lived in Michigan?  They were Detroit confectionary that had a bakery outlet in our neighborhood supermarket.  They made the best yellow cake with caramel icing!
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Post by: Druxy on December 13, 2008, 10:39:53 AM
I think my first foreign film would most likely have been The Red Balloon, which I saw at the Lido Theater the year it came out - it was on a double bill with Diabolique and we kids were allowed to stay for The Red Balloon but NOT for Diablolique - which means we paid to see a thirty-five minute short.  However, I have a dim memory of sneaking in to watch a little of Diabolique, but I wasn't that adept at reading the subtitles and I left.

THE RED BALLOON is a great film, but it's difficult for me to watch...for the same reason that I can't watch THE YEARLING or OLD YELLER.

I know it's silly and old garbage, but those kinds of films elict an emotional response from me that I prefer to avoid.

 :'(


That's how I feel about another favorite French film, AU REVOIR LES ENFANTS. I was so broken by the end I can never watch it again.

Same reason I refuse to see THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS.

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Post by: Ann on December 13, 2008, 10:40:19 AM
I think my first foreign film would most likely have been The Red Balloon, which I saw at the Lido Theater the year it came out - it was on a double bill with Diabolique and we kids were allowed to stay for The Red Balloon but NOT for Diablolique - which means we paid to see a thirty-five minute short.  However, I have a dim memory of sneaking in to watch a little of Diabolique, but I wasn't that adept at reading the subtitles and I left.

THE RED BALLOON is a great film, but it's difficult for me to watch...for the same reason that I can't watch THE YEARLING or OLD YELLER.

I know it's silly and old garbage, but those kinds of films elict an emotional response from me that I prefer to avoid.

 :'(





I vividly remember watching The Yearling at home with my sister.  My parents were going out for the evening and had rented us a movie to entertain us while they were gone (We were old enough to stay at home alone, by small-town standards back then) My sister and I, both animal lovers, were nearly sick with sobbing by the time our parents got home.  We never watched it again.

We were forced to watch Old Yeller in class, I believe fourth grade.  The teacher seemed to think it was a treat.  I remember sitting at my desk with my head down, trying hard not to let the boys see that I had tears streaming down my cheeks.  I remember getting quite angry at my teacher for showing such a movie in school.


All this is to say, Druxy, that I quite agree with you.  I now avoid sad-animal stories like the plague.
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Post by: Ann on December 13, 2008, 10:41:35 AM
I think my first foreign film would most likely have been The Red Balloon, which I saw at the Lido Theater the year it came out - it was on a double bill with Diabolique and we kids were allowed to stay for The Red Balloon but NOT for Diablolique - which means we paid to see a thirty-five minute short.  However, I have a dim memory of sneaking in to watch a little of Diabolique, but I wasn't that adept at reading the subtitles and I left.

THE RED BALLOON is a great film, but it's difficult for me to watch...for the same reason that I can't watch THE YEARLING or OLD YELLER.

I know it's silly and old garbage, but those kinds of films elict an emotional response from me that I prefer to avoid.

 :'(


That's how I feel about another favorite French film, AU REVOIR LES ENFANTS. I was so broken by the end I can never watch it again.

Same reason I refuse to see THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS.



Ditto.  I also don't think I will ever be able to watch Sophie's Choice again.  I watched it once and it haunted me for months.  Now having a child, I don't think I could stand it. 
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Post by: Ginny on December 13, 2008, 10:42:10 AM
O happy day:

www.sanderscandy.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=279 (http://www.sanderscandy.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=279)

I thought they were out of business!
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Post by: Tomovoz on December 13, 2008, 10:45:32 AM
I would watch at least a dozen French films each year.

In recent years I have loved :
"A Very Long Engagement"
"The Butterfly"
"Etre & Avoir" (Really a documentary)
"Les Miserables"  (The Jean Paul Belmondo version)1995
"Children of the Marsh"
"The Triplets of Belville"
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Post by: Tomovoz on December 13, 2008, 10:47:34 AM
"My" first foreign film would also have been "The Red Balloon".
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Post by: S. Woody White on December 13, 2008, 11:14:56 AM
I'm still trying to wrap my head around The Red Balloon and Les Diaboliques being on the same bill.  Aside from both films coming from France, what could they possibly have in common?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 13, 2008, 11:15:55 AM
... so let the coronation begin .. oops, wait, the King is missing, so pause the crowning 'til another day ...

Yes, our DR strawclaw is probably in a pastry stupor this morning.  He's doing holiday baking with this mom this weekend.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 13, 2008, 11:17:17 AM
... hmmmm, I could really mess with her .... hide all of her gingerbread costume stuff, and she won't get to do the gingerbread dance ... it would teach her not to mess with the costumer ..... hmmmmmm, it wouldn't mess up the show, cause we were missing a gingerbread dancer for a school show the other day -- 7 or 8 gingerbread -men - give or take a few, the audience doesn't know the difference, and they have no lines, so it doesn't mess up the story or the show .... hmmmmmm ... or just lock her in the costume room so she misses her gingerbread cue .... it's not nice to mess with the crew .... hmmmmmmmm ....

....the little devil on my shoulder is saying "Do it! Do it! while the little angel is saying "Karen, how could you -- and a holiday show at that! ..... "Do it! Do it!" ....

Or you could "alter" the costume and make her look (1) as if she's been shot, (2) as if she's been stabbed, or (3) as if she has been hitting the sauce all night and has puked on herself.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 13, 2008, 11:18:39 AM
BK Trivia Question!  (That maybe not even BK will know the answer to).  I'm reviewing a new 2 DVD set of Mythbusters episodes, and one contained a very interesting little tidbit of information.  Does anyone know the connection between Mythbusters and our very own BK?

Are you saying that BK is a myth?

 ;D

Surely NOT....BK is a "mythter" at all times!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 13, 2008, 11:20:11 AM
OK, recipe time, since der B mentioned them...

Quote
O.P.O. Grits

1 cup water
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup melted butter
1 tsp salt
1 cup whole-grain grits
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

Bring the water, milk, cream, butter and salt to a low boil.

Add the grits, stirring rapidly on medium heat.  Stir and watch for 20 minutes, being careful not to let the grits stick.

Stir in the cheese, pour the grits into a crock pot or double boiler, and continue cooking for at least 1 hour.

Makes four servings.

Please, when attempting this, do not get confused and make all the measurements 1 cup.  The results could be less than desirable.

I was gonna say...one cup of heavy cream and one cup of butter is gonna lead to a heart attack!!!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 13, 2008, 11:21:48 AM
How nice for Ginny to be asked what she likes for her party!


Yes, and yellow cake with caramel icing sounds good.  I don't believe I have ever had it.

Most especially in "layers"....a caramel layer cake is one of the most truly sinfully delectable concoctions EVER!
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Post by: TCB on December 13, 2008, 11:23:46 AM
T.O.D.



I am absolutely stunned to learn that BK has found a French film from France!  Perhaps that is the trouble I have with French films; too many of them that I have seen came from Japan.

However, I do like THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG.
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Post by: TCB on December 13, 2008, 11:25:07 AM
DR MATTH - in BELLS OF ST MARY'S - the young boy who boxed with Ingrid Bergman is Richard Tyler.

He played the title role in Moss Hart's CHRISTOPHER BLAKE on Broadway.  He also appeared in a few episodes of MAKE ROOM FOR DADDY as Gina's boyfriend when Annette was making her appearances on the show in 1959.

Richard was also in ATOMIC SUBMARINE.  He was a bodybuilder and wrote a book about bodybuilding during the 1960's.  He is now a chiropractor and was the head of Gov. Arnold S.'s commission on the practice when AS first became governor of California.


And has he dated M. Barnum?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 13, 2008, 11:25:47 AM
Yes, I'm back home after a bizzy morning:

Went to the post office;
Dropped clothes off at my favorite cleaners;
Had my car washed;
Made a Long's Drugstore stop;
Went to La Farine for ham/cheese puff pastry, a cinnamon-currant loaf and some cookies;
Went to Peet's and bought three coffees;
Went to Miss Erin's salon where I delivered two coffees and the cinnamon-currant loaf;
Stayed and had my hair cut;
Went to the bank and made a "withdrawal"; and
And now I am typing on this here computer on my very first day of Christmas vacation!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 13, 2008, 11:26:17 AM
Life is GOOD!
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Post by: bk on December 13, 2008, 11:29:46 AM
Did some more polishing of the liner notes and resent them.  It's still pretty gray out, but the sun is attempting to shine through, so I'll probably wait to do the long jog - perhaps till noon.
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Post by: TCB on December 13, 2008, 11:32:22 AM
The read-through yesterday afternoon of Act I of TANGLED WEBS went nicely.

Here's what we sent out to a few places as a sort-of limited-release press release.

An informal read-through of the first act of a new musical, Tangled Webs, took place on Friday December 12, in Manhattan.

The musical is about an elegant Park Avenue woman (played in the read-through by Rebecca Luker) who's lost her husband and starts her life over by going to work at a producer's office.  She discovers a young writer's work that she feels passionate about, and she will stop at nothing to get the show to the Broadway stage. 

The music is by Skip Kennon (who first worked with Rebecca Luker when she played the female lead in Kennon’s musical Time and Again at the Old Globe in San Diego). The lyricist is Ellen Schwartz (The Trapped Family Singers,  the Mae  West musical Come Up and See Me).  The bookwriter is Bill Connington, who just won awards for his show ZOMBIE at the N.Y. Fringe Festival this past summer.  The musical is being adapted from a story called “WebCast” by Fred Landau (who was the bookwriter on Kennon’s musical version of The Last Starfighter).

In addition to Rebecca Luker, the characters at the read-through  were read by Steve Berger (Broadway’s Pajama Game and Into the Woods),  Jan Leigh Herndon (Broadway’s La Cage Aux Folles and A Chorus Line), Jesse JP Johnson (Altar Boyz at New World Stages, Broadway's Glory Days), Neal Mayer (Forbidden Broadway, Broadway's Les Miserables), Sean Montgomery (The Last Starfighter at NYMF),  Catherine Remmert (also in Kennon’s musical of The Last Starfighter),  Leenya Rideout (Broadway’s Company, Cyrano de Bergerac and Cabaret), and Ric Ryder (Broadway’s Blood Brothers, Grease and the Luker-Bierko Music Man revival).

Songs in the read-through included "Not Young" (sung by Rebecca Luker), "You Never Know" (Steve Berger, Jesse JP Johnson and company), "My Song" (Jesse JP Johnson), "My World Began This Morning" (Ric Ryder), "Not Young - Reprise" (Rebecca Luker),  "I Heard His Music" (Rebecca Luker), "No Time for Love" (Leenya Rideout with Ric Ryder and company), "What Else Did You Expect?" (Neal Mayer, Jesse JP Johnson, Ric Ryder, Rebecca Luker, Leenya Rideout).  Rebecca Luker also performed two of her character's solo numbers from Act II, "Flying" and "I'll Seal it with a Kiss."



How very exciting!  But who is this Fred person who wrote the original story?
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Post by: TCB on December 13, 2008, 11:35:00 AM
Miss Karen - The chocolate I buy is too classy to have wrappers.  So it would just have been an empty box by the time it got to you.


Don't worry, Miss Karen, when I send you chocolates, it will be a Whitman Sampler; so you will also have a list of each candy that is not included.
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Post by: TCB on December 13, 2008, 11:45:30 AM
It is cold here in New York (though not as cold as it is in Iowa or Minnesota or Wisconsin). Anthony is off to dance class and I'm off to the grocery store.

We will have a tuna cassarole tonight and then we will watch Miss Pettigrew


Oh yum, a tuna casserole sounds perfect on a cold day like this one.
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Post by: S. Woody White on December 13, 2008, 11:46:26 AM
OK, recipe time, since der B mentioned them...

Quote
O.P.O. Grits

1 cup water
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup melted butter
1 tsp salt
1 cup whole-grain grits
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

Bring the water, milk, cream, butter and salt to a low boil.

Add the grits, stirring rapidly on medium heat.  Stir and watch for 20 minutes, being careful not to let the grits stick.

Stir in the cheese, pour the grits into a crock pot or double boiler, and continue cooking for at least 1 hour.

Makes four servings.

Please, when attempting this, do not get confused and make all the measurements 1 cup.  The results could be less than desirable.

I was gonna say...one cup of heavy cream and one cup of butter is gonna lead to a heart attack!!!
Do you mean to say that you Southern boys don't eat like this all the time?
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Post by: Tomovoz on December 13, 2008, 11:48:18 AM
Congratulations on the Reading DR FJL (& Skip). 
Thank you for sharing the information. 

Will the recording arrive in time for my birthday?
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Post by: TCB on December 13, 2008, 11:58:59 AM
I think my first foreign film would most likely have been The Red Balloon, which I saw at the Lido Theater the year it came out - it was on a double bill with Diabolique and we kids were allowed to stay for The Red Balloon but NOT for Diablolique - which means we paid to see a thirty-five minute short.  However, I have a dim memory of sneaking in to watch a little of Diabolique, but I wasn't that adept at reading the subtitles and I left.

THE RED BALLOON is a great film, but it's difficult for me to watch...for the same reason that I can't watch THE YEARLING or OLD YELLER.

I know it's silly and old garbage, but those kinds of films elict an emotional response from me that I prefer to avoid.

 :'(


That's how I feel about another favorite French film, AU REVOIR LES ENFANTS. I was so broken by the end I can never watch it again.

Same reason I refuse to see THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS.



Ditto.  I also don't think I will ever be able to watch Sophie's Choice again.  I watched it once and it haunted me for months.  Now having a child, I don't think I could stand it. 

When I was a kid, they used to show THE YEARLING every year on Thanksgiving.  I hated that movie.

And don't forget, WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS.
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Post by: TCB on December 13, 2008, 12:05:10 PM
Did some more polishing of the liner notes and resent them.  It's still pretty gray out, but the sun is attempting to shine through, so I'll probably wait to do the long jog - perhaps till noon.


Oh, BK, there is no reason to resent the liner notes.  Just throw them away and start over, if you feel that strongly about it.
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Post by: TCB on December 13, 2008, 12:08:37 PM
Congratulations on the Reading DR FJL (& Skip). 
Thank you for sharing the information. 

Will the recording arrive in time for my birthday?


HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY DEAR, DEAR FRIEND FROM AUSTRIA!
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Post by: TCB on December 13, 2008, 12:11:53 PM
OK, recipe time, since der B mentioned them...

Quote
O.P.O. Grits

1 cup water
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup melted butter
1 tsp salt
1 cup whole-grain grits
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

Bring the water, milk, cream, butter and salt to a low boil.

Add the grits, stirring rapidly on medium heat.  Stir and watch for 20 minutes, being careful not to let the grits stick.

Stir in the cheese, pour the grits into a crock pot or double boiler, and continue cooking for at least 1 hour.

Makes four servings.

Please, when attempting this, do not get confused and make all the measurements 1 cup.  The results could be less than desirable.


So, what is the correct recipe?  I thought that salt was the only measurement for which you needed to be careful.
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Post by: FJL on December 13, 2008, 12:23:23 PM
Happy birthday to Tomovoz!

And I'll wish it to you again tomorrow
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 13, 2008, 12:24:07 PM
DR Cilla, I expect you know this already....I don't remember who suggested a shag carpet but I highly suggest you don't get one with cats.  They are a complete pain to clean up fur balls & everything else a pet might accidentally leave in the carpet. :P

Well I carried the 32 pound boxes of floor up to the car...10 trips up the stairs, I was actually quite proud that I broke a sweat but my heart wasn't pounding like it would have been a few months ago.

I was very happy that Home Depot took them all back including the open box.  I also took back the table saw and the high quality blade I needed to do the laminate.

So, after the return was complete I went to the carpet department.  I'm on the list for a measure (they'll call in a week or so) and found the perfect carpet for the room.   I brought home the sample and it goes well with the paint, with the wall paper I got for the hallway and with the lined  insulated curtains that my mom gave me to cover the slifing glass doors.   I haven't actually ordered the carpet so I can still change my mind but I think this will be just right.  And have no fear, DR Jane, it's not shag.

What a relief.  It'll take a month to 6 weeks but
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Post by: Tomovoz on December 13, 2008, 12:25:13 PM
Thank you Tom & Fred
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 13, 2008, 12:30:59 PM
It is cold here in New York (though not as cold as it is in Iowa or Minnesota or Wisconsin). Anthony is off to dance class and I'm off to the grocery store.

We will have a tuna cassarole tonight and then we will watch Miss Pettigrew

I had a Smart Ones Tuna Gratin for lunch...does that count?


Oh yum, a tuna casserole sounds perfect on a cold day like this one.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Druxy on December 13, 2008, 12:31:45 PM
I think my first foreign film would most likely have been The Red Balloon, which I saw at the Lido Theater the year it came out - it was on a double bill with Diabolique and we kids were allowed to stay for The Red Balloon but NOT for Diablolique - which means we paid to see a thirty-five minute short.  However, I have a dim memory of sneaking in to watch a little of Diabolique, but I wasn't that adept at reading the subtitles and I left.

THE RED BALLOON is a great film, but it's difficult for me to watch...for the same reason that I can't watch THE YEARLING or OLD YELLER.

I know it's silly and old garbage, but those kinds of films elicit an emotional response from me that I prefer to avoid.

 :'(


That's how I feel about another favorite French film, AU REVOIR LES ENFANTS. I was so broken by the end I can never watch it again.

Same reason I refuse to see THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS.



Ditto.  I also don't think I will ever be able to watch Sophie's Choice again.  I watched it once and it haunted me for months.  Now having a child, I don't think I could stand it. 

When I was a kid, they used to show THE YEARLING every year on Thanksgiving.  I hated that movie.

And don't forget, WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS.

I've never seen RED FERN...and won't.

Another one that I can't watch...and this is really silly...is ONCE UPON A TIME.

That's the one with Cary Grant and the dancing caterpillar.  At the end, the thing turns into a butterfly and everybody is so happy, waving "goodbye" to it.

I'm sitting there, tears in my eyes, thinking that the butterfly is going to be dead in 24 hours or so.

 :'(
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Druxy on December 13, 2008, 12:33:21 PM
I think my first foreign film would most likely have been The Red Balloon, which I saw at the Lido Theater the year it came out - it was on a double bill with Diabolique and we kids were allowed to stay for The Red Balloon but NOT for Diablolique - which means we paid to see a thirty-five minute short.  However, I have a dim memory of sneaking in to watch a little of Diabolique, but I wasn't that adept at reading the subtitles and I left.

THE RED BALLOON is a great film, but it's difficult for me to watch...for the same reason that I can't watch THE YEARLING or OLD YELLER.

I know it's silly and old garbage, but those kinds of films elicit an emotional response from me that I prefer to avoid.

 :'(


That's how I feel about another favorite French film, AU REVOIR LES ENFANTS. I was so broken by the end I can never watch it again.

Same reason I refuse to see THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS.



Ditto.  I also don't think I will ever be able to watch Sophie's Choice again.  I watched it once and it haunted me for months.  Now having a child, I don't think I could stand it. 

When I was a kid, they used to show THE YEARLING every year on Thanksgiving.  I hated that movie.

And don't forget, WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS.

I've never seen RED FERN...and won't.

Another one that I can't watch...and this is really silly...is ONCE UPON A TIME.

That's the one with Cary Grant and the dancing caterpillar.  At the end, the thing turns into a butterfly and everybody is so happy, waving "goodbye" to it.

I'm sitting there, tears in my eyes, thinking that the butterfly is going to be dead in 24 hours or so.

 :'(

And, let's not forget that terrific, feel good Tom Hanks comedy, TURNER AND HOOCH.

 :'(
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: bk on December 13, 2008, 12:48:34 PM
Looked up Mythbusters on the imdb and can't find anyone on the show who has anything to do with me.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: bk on December 13, 2008, 12:49:59 PM
Sun is still trying to peek through clouds - I may just forego the run altogether, since I've already showered and gotten ready for the party I'm about to attend (for a very short time).  I then have to do some errands, but if I get back by three and the sun is out and it's not too chilly, then I may go ahead and do the long jog.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Tomovoz on December 13, 2008, 12:54:10 PM
I watched "Horton Hears a Who" last night.  I thought it was quite delightful

But then I love Seussical!
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: JMK on December 13, 2008, 01:20:25 PM
Looked up Mythbusters on the imdb and can't find anyone on the show who has anything to do with me.

I doubt this would be on IMDb, but you do have one very unique thing in common with one of the on-air people.  Unless you lied to us about some of your nefarious past credits.  :)
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Jeanne on December 13, 2008, 01:34:05 PM
Hello, everyone.
I am really beat. Marvelous Matt was here. He was supposed to be helping ME clean out the basement, but after one look I found it too daunting and went upstairs to sort through more books. My roofer came by and gave me an estimate, my real estate agent came by and we prepared my latest counter-offer. I think I went up and down stairs a million times today. Ugh! We're making progress, albeit slowly. WHERE DOES ALL THIS STUFF COME FROM??  I've been tossing diligently for several years!
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Jeanne on December 13, 2008, 01:34:57 PM
Note to MISS KAREN:
Watch BEING JULIA for some good revenge tactics.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Jeanne on December 13, 2008, 01:36:01 PM
Congrats to FJL on a successful reading.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Jeanne on December 13, 2008, 01:38:17 PM
TOD:
Do I have a favorite foreign film? I'm too brain dead right now to think about it! Oy!
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Jeanne on December 13, 2008, 01:42:14 PM
TTFN, kids.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 13, 2008, 02:19:57 PM
Good Afternoon!

Well, I ended up seeing two more movies today.  Well, two and a 1/120th...

So... I hand my ticket, which I bought in advance yesterday, to the ticket taker at Lincoln Square - "Go to the Olympian, all the way back and to the left."  I get settled into my seat, and wait for the coming attractions to start at 10:00am, before "Frost/Nixon".  Well, 10:00 comes and goes.  -Ah, well, they must be having staffing problems again.  A few minutes later, the coming attractions start.  Another 15 minutes later, the final "cell phone announcement appears on screen, and the movie starts...

Hmm... Why would "Frost/Nixon" start with dulcimer strumming?  Oh, no!  They put the wrong movie in the projector, they're showing "Doubt" instead.  I look around to see if anyone else is annoyed that they're showing the wrong movie.  Well... No one else seemed to be be annoyed.  Damn! They changed the theatre!?!?!?!?

Pardon me.  Excuse me.  Pardon me.  Excuse me.


:-\
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 13, 2008, 02:26:46 PM
So, I end up back in the same theatre that I saw "Doubt" in yesterday.  Thankfully, since the start times were only five minutes apart, I don't think I missed anything.  And, from what I could remember from the original play, it seemed like I had just missed some of the introductory remarks.  -Whew!  In any case...

I really, really, really liked "Frost/Nixon".  Michael Sheen and Frank Langella reprise their stage roles, and with the advantages of close-ups and more scenery and surroundings, their portrayals truly do come to life.  Langella, in particular, is humorous and heart-breaking at the same time.  Some of the "cinematic conventions" of the original play are followed, but Ron Howard manages to make them truly cinematic.  And like any good "historically-based" film, even though you know how it's going to end, there's still a great sense of the unknown and anticipation as things come to a head.

Strangely - or maybe not so strangely considering my current state of mind - I found "Frost/Nixon" quite a bit more emotionally involving and human than either of the movies I saw yesterday.

In short: I give it Five Cookies!  -Levain Cookies!

:) :) :) :) :)
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 13, 2008, 02:40:28 PM
Then, since I was only a few blocks from the Lincoln Plaza Cinemas, I went ahead and caught the 1:05 showing of "Un Conte de Noël" ("A Christmas Tale"), the newest film by Arnaud Desplechin, which is headed by the still-stunning Catherine Deneuve.

It's a very hard to film to describe, and if any DR wants to know a bit more about the "plot", I'd say it's best to Google for some of the reviews.  It's one of those "slice of life" movies where everything and nothing happens.  It's a great mash-up of styles, both cinematically and musically (everything from Scarlatti to Cecil Taylor to Euro-Pop).  But...

It follows the lives of the various members of the Vuillard family over a period of a couple of days, the days preceding Christmas.  Each member of the family/cast is given their moment in the spotlight, with most of the action set in motion by the mother of the family, Junon (Mme. Deneuve) and her true black-sheep of the family, Henri (Mathieu Almaric - who is also the villain in the latest Bond flick).

It's not a film for everyone, and its running time of two and a half hours may be a little too long for it's own good, but I had a good time.  And even though the film does deal with some weighty matters - even a good dose of philosophy - it manages to bounce and veer from tangent to tangent with ease.  After seeing some more "heavier" material over the past 48 hours, it was nice just to sit back and enjoy the ride.  A very crazy ride.

Quatre biscuits
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 13, 2008, 02:41:33 PM
I watched "Horton Hears a Who" last night.  I thought it was quite delightful

But then I love Seussical!

I <heart> Seussical too.  -Especially the new trimmed and streamlined version.  There are some wonderful "aches" in those melodies.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: FJL on December 13, 2008, 02:42:28 PM
The wonderful people at broadwayworld.com ran this on the TANGLED WEBS read-through, along with a lovely photo of Rebecca Luker:

http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Luker_Led_New_Musical_TANGLED_WEBS_Holds_Reading_20081213
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 13, 2008, 02:51:23 PM
And speaking of French films...

"Le Ballon Rouge" was also my first French film.  First of second grade.
"La Lectrice" - Another "reader" movie, but most definitely not at all related to the current offering.
"En Coeur en Hiver"
"Les Parapluies de Cherbourg"
"Jean de Florette" et "Manon des Sources"
"La Cage aux Folles"
"La Pianiste"
"Diva"

...And many others that just aren't coming to my mind right now...
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 13, 2008, 02:52:20 PM
Empty, except for the little sheet with the calorie and nutrition info, of course

Although, most imported chocolates are not required to list their nutritional content.  ;)
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 13, 2008, 02:52:56 PM
DR Cillaliz - Glad to hear that everything worked out at Home Depot.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 13, 2008, 02:54:06 PM
DR Miss Karen - Two words: Hair gel.  -It's clear, and it washes out easily.  And it can feel "gross" if someone is not expecting a big glob of it in their shoes. Or pockets.

;D
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 13, 2008, 02:57:17 PM
OK, recipe time, since der B mentioned them...

Quote
O.P.O. Grits

1 cup water
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup melted butter
1 tsp salt
1 cup whole-grain grits
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

Bring the water, milk, cream, butter and salt to a low boil.

Add the grits, stirring rapidly on medium heat.  Stir and watch for 20 minutes, being careful not to let the grits stick.

Stir in the cheese, pour the grits into a crock pot or double boiler, and continue cooking for at least 1 hour.

Makes four servings.

Please, when attempting this, do not get confused and make all the measurements 1 cup.  The results could be less than desirable.

Serves FOUR!?!?!?!?  Heck, I was going to say Serves Eight.  I love my butterfat, but with all that heavy cream and cheese and butter.  WOW!

Now, of course, if you serve as a bed for some sauteed shrimp or a generous slice of ham with a simple green salad on the side, well... ;)
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 13, 2008, 02:58:18 PM
I think my first foreign film would most likely have been The Red Balloon, which I saw at the Lido Theater the year it came out - it was on a double bill with Diabolique and we kids were allowed to stay for The Red Balloon but NOT for Diablolique - which means we paid to see a thirty-five minute short.  However, I have a dim memory of sneaking in to watch a little of Diabolique, but I wasn't that adept at reading the subtitles and I left.

THE RED BALLOON is a great film, but it's difficult for me to watch...for the same reason that I can't watch THE YEARLING or OLD YELLER.

I know it's silly and old garbage, but those kinds of films elict an emotional response from me that I prefer to avoid.

 :'(




Hmm.. I don't think I've read or seen "Old Yeller" since fourth grade.

Although, the one that always got to me was "Sounder".  :(
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 13, 2008, 02:59:55 PM
The Morgan was quite wonderful and we will be making return trips, especially on free Fridays!

The Babar exhibit was everything I wanted. I love the books and to see the early pencil drawings next to the finished pages was great. I bought a Hannukah present for a friend who is also a big Babar fan.

We also looked at Mr. Morgan's personal library and study. No, Ginny, I haven't yet read the book you mentioned last night. There is a picture of the librarian in what was her office. It's all very beautiful.

There have been major changes in the facility since I was last there. The entrance is in a new place (on Madison Avenue) and the old facade is not as visible but it's still an amazing place and I'm very glad we went (in spite of the cold).

DR Ben - How was the crowd last night at The Morgan?  I've attempted to "browse" at MoMA during their Free Friday Hours, but there's just too many people taking advantage of the "free-dom".  And, yes, the original pencil sketches are magical.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Jane on December 13, 2008, 02:59:57 PM
How nice for Ginny to be asked what she likes for her party!


Yes, and yellow cake with caramel icing sounds good.  I don't believe I have ever had it.

DR Jane - was Sanders still in business when you lived in Michigan?  They were Detroit confectionary that had a bakery outlet in our neighborhood supermarket.  They made the best yellow cake with caramel icing!

They had one close to us.  I foolishly didn't try the caramel icing. :o  I remember sending the fudge topping to friends who requested it.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Jane on December 13, 2008, 03:01:54 PM
O happy day:

www.sanderscandy.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=279 (http://www.sanderscandy.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=279)

I thought they were out of business!

I remember them going out of business.  Interesting.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: MBarnum on December 13, 2008, 03:02:35 PM
Oh I love me my animal movies, even if I know they are going to be sad.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Jane on December 13, 2008, 03:02:46 PM
I think my first foreign film would most likely have been The Red Balloon, which I saw at the Lido Theater the year it came out - it was on a double bill with Diabolique and we kids were allowed to stay for The Red Balloon but NOT for Diablolique - which means we paid to see a thirty-five minute short.  However, I have a dim memory of sneaking in to watch a little of Diabolique, but I wasn't that adept at reading the subtitles and I left.

THE RED BALLOON is a great film, but it's difficult for me to watch...for the same reason that I can't watch THE YEARLING or OLD YELLER.

I know it's silly and old garbage, but those kinds of films elict an emotional response from me that I prefer to avoid.

 :'(


That's how I feel about another favorite French film, AU REVOIR LES ENFANTS. I was so broken by the end I can never watch it again.

Same reason I refuse to see THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS.



Ditto.  I also don't think I will ever be able to watch Sophie's Choice again.  I watched it once and it haunted me for months.  Now having a child, I don't think I could stand it. 

Have two children & it will really haunt you.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Jane on December 13, 2008, 03:04:32 PM
OK, recipe time, since der B mentioned them...

Quote
O.P.O. Grits

1 cup water
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup melted butter
1 tsp salt
1 cup whole-grain grits
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

Bring the water, milk, cream, butter and salt to a low boil.

Add the grits, stirring rapidly on medium heat.  Stir and watch for 20 minutes, being careful not to let the grits stick.

Stir in the cheese, pour the grits into a crock pot or double boiler, and continue cooking for at least 1 hour.

Makes four servings.

Please, when attempting this, do not get confused and make all the measurements 1 cup.  The results could be less than desirable.

I was gonna say...one cup of heavy cream and one cup of butter is gonna lead to a heart attack!!!

You forgot to include the cup of cheese.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 13, 2008, 03:08:10 PM
Life is GOOD!

As they sing in South Pacific - and in keeping with the Topic of the Day...

La vie est belle!.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: MBarnum on December 13, 2008, 03:09:07 PM
Had a nap, was awoken by the delivery of DR Jrand's birthday gift! An assortemnt of motion picture and television delights which I will be enjoying quite soon.

But now to finish the Bollywood film I began prior to my nap...one of the most popular Indian films ever made, SHOLAY (1975).

Sholay looks, sounds and plays just like a spaghetti western and stars Dharmendra, Amitab Bachchan, Hema Malina, and Sanjeev Kumar with a fantastic dance number by Helen.


(http://www.affichescinema.com/insc_s/sholay.jpg)
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 13, 2008, 03:09:34 PM
How nice for Ginny to be asked what she likes for her party!


Yes, and yellow cake with caramel icing sounds good.  I don't believe I have ever had it.

DR Jane - was Sanders still in business when you lived in Michigan?  They were Detroit confectionary that had a bakery outlet in our neighborhood supermarket.  They made the best yellow cake with caramel icing!

They had one close to us.  I foolishly didn't try the caramel icing. :o  I remember sending the fudge topping to friends who requested it.

Hmmm... Now I'm wishing that Magnolia Bakery would bring back their Devil's Food Cake with Caramel Icing.  -They took it out of their regular rotation about four years ago.  Ah, well.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 13, 2008, 03:11:25 PM
DR MBarnum - Has "Slumdog Millionaire" opened in your area yet?  It was supposed to have gone "wide release" this weekend.  It's definitely a movie to see in a theatre, as a "communal experience".
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Jane on December 13, 2008, 03:11:49 PM
Congratulations DR FJL!

DR Cilla, I'm glad you are finally happy with your decision on the floor. 
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 13, 2008, 03:14:46 PM
DR Cillaliz - Glad to hear that everything worked out at Home Depot.

Thanks DR Jose and DR  Jane.  I feel much better about it.  I find it very interesting that they don't tell you that your floor has to be perfectly level and that your walls have to be perfectly square until you start looking at the insert inside the box of laminate.  There was something on line saying they don't want to scare off do it youselfers.

 Everyone I talked to today agreed that laminate wouldn't be easy to put in with the problems I have.  I am so glad I made this decision.

Better go run some quick errands, looks like ice and snow may start tonight
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Matt H. on December 13, 2008, 03:17:00 PM
Oh I love me my animal movies, even if I know they are going to be sad.

Me, too. I love many of the movies the folks here avoid: THE YEARLING, OLD YELLER, etc.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Matt H. on December 13, 2008, 03:21:13 PM
Having finished the box set of BONES the other day and not having any TV episodes on the DVR that I haven't gotten to yet, I searched through my unopened TV box sets and settled on HONEY WEST.

I watched two episodes, but not from disc one. I didn't see disc one hidden behind all those inserts in the box, so I put in disc two thinking it was the first disc. Thus, my first episodes were #9 and #10. Both were entertaining little P.I. dramas. Not great, but great to see the handsome and hunky John Ericson, and Anne Francis never looked so glorious than in this series.

The DVD company who produced this hasn't done a great job on mastering these episodes for disc. Compared to the B&W Tv shows I review from the Paramount library, these discs crawl with mosquito noise, aliasing, and other digital artifacts. Still, better these than nothing at all.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Matt H. on December 13, 2008, 03:21:46 PM
J. Pat O'Malley was the guest star in the second episode I watched. He's always a joy to watch in anything.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Matt H. on December 13, 2008, 03:23:11 PM
My work disc for the day is GHOST TOWN, but since I knew I wouldn't have all afternoon to view the movie, I went ahead and watched the three bonus featurettes produced by bk favorite Laurent Bouzereau.

Now, all I have left is to watch the movie tonight and then listen to the audio commentary.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Matt H. on December 13, 2008, 03:24:00 PM
Also, I was thrilled that my copy of THE DARK KNIGHT on Blu-ray finally arrived today. If I have time tonight after GHOST TOWN, I may watch it. If not, tomorrow for sure.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 13, 2008, 03:25:58 PM
Experiencing some down time here before I begin prepping myself for a party.  Watching the Best of the Andy Williams Christmas Specials on our local PBS station.  This show puts me in such a merriest of Merry Christmas moods that you would want to smack me.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 13, 2008, 03:30:49 PM
DR Dan (the Man) - Smack you where?
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 13, 2008, 03:31:01 PM
And how hard?
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: JMK on December 13, 2008, 03:31:56 PM
Another clew, in free verse (which came to me in a dream and/or nightmare):

Could BK
Have Forgotten
About This
Really Quite
Momentous Credit
In His
Nefarious Past?
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: JMK on December 13, 2008, 03:33:24 PM
Having finished the box set of BONES the other day and not having any TV episodes on the DVR that I haven't gotten to yet, I searched through my unopened TV box sets and settled on HONEY WEST.

I watched two episodes, but not from disc one. I didn't see disc one hidden behind all those inserts in the box, so I put in disc two thinking it was the first disc. Thus, my first episodes were #9 and #10. Both were entertaining little P.I. dramas. Not great, but great to see the handsome and hunky John Ericson, and Anne Francis never looked so glorious than in this series.

The DVD company who produced this hasn't done a great job on mastering these episodes for disc. Compared to the B&W Tv shows I review from the Paramount library, these discs crawl with mosquito noise, aliasing, and other digital artifacts. Still, better these than nothing at all.

That disc 1 thing got me with HW, too, as well as BURKE'S LAW.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 13, 2008, 03:33:47 PM
Of course, there's no mention of Claudine Longet by name throughout this show, though she is shown occasionally.  Sort of sad.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 13, 2008, 03:34:19 PM
And on that not-so-Yuletide note, it's time for me to head back out again.  I'll be heading back to Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall for tonight's Bernstein program.  It's a great mix of instrumental, chamber and vocal works tonight.  I have a couple of friends on the bill - and on the stage - tonight, and they've been "buzzing" about the program all week.

LEONARD BERNSTEIN: ARIAS, BARCAROLLES, A SONATA, AND RIFFS (http://www.carnegiehall.org/article/box_office/events/evt_11024.html?selecteddate=12132008)

Laters...
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: JMK on December 13, 2008, 03:38:51 PM
DS Zach just got the coolest late birthday gift--a poster for Coraline (not due for several more months) signed personally to him by director Henry Selick!  Isn't that neat?
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Matt H. on December 13, 2008, 03:49:00 PM
Heading down now to watch GHOST TOWN and then something else, at this time unknown.

WBBL.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Ginny on December 13, 2008, 03:55:20 PM
I am home from work, having worked my last Saturday as reference librarian in Dayton  ;D
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Tomovoz on December 13, 2008, 04:08:36 PM
add "The Chorus" to my list.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Jane on December 13, 2008, 04:09:59 PM
I am home from work, having worked my last Saturday as reference librarian in Dayton  ;D

:)
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Jane on December 13, 2008, 04:12:25 PM
DS Zach just got the coolest late birthday gift--a poster for Coraline (not due for several more months) signed personally to him by director Henry Selick!  Isn't that neat?

 8)
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: MBarnum on December 13, 2008, 04:17:52 PM
DR MBarnum - Has "Slumdog Millionaire" opened in your area yet?  It was supposed to have gone "wide release" this weekend.  It's definitely a movie to see in a theatre, as a "communal experience".

It has not opened here yet.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: bk on December 13, 2008, 04:20:41 PM
I'm back from the party, which was fun (met some really interesting folks), and now back from the long jog, and shall now eat some tuna sandwiches whilst watching a motion picture on DVD.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Jrand74 on December 13, 2008, 04:24:37 PM
Honey West has an ocelot.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: MBarnum on December 13, 2008, 04:25:14 PM
Here is a blog I was introduced to recently, it is devoted to hot, hot, hot Bollywood guys...and quite often butt shots of them...although hairy Indian actor chests often take center stage.

If you like hot, hunky Indian actors (and who doesn't), check it out...even if you are not a Bollywood fan I think you will find something here that you will enjoy.


http://briyanshu.blogspot.com/http://
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: MBarnum on December 13, 2008, 04:26:18 PM
I met Miss Honey West herself a few years back at one of the Ray Court's Shows...what a sweetheart! And still so beautiful! I have heard she is in very poor health now, however.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Jrand74 on December 13, 2008, 04:26:21 PM
TONIGHT ON TCM.....

Mr Van Heflin stars in COUNT THREE AND PRAY.

The film is the cinema debut of Miss Joanne Woodward.  It also features an outstanding supporting performance by Mr Raymond Burr....and her own personal favorite of her performances by MISS ALLISON HAYES.....in case you might want to see her less than 50 feet tall.

TCM....10 p.m. here on the east coast.....your time may vary.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Jrand74 on December 13, 2008, 04:28:04 PM
I saw Miss Honey West play M'Lynn in STEEL MAGNOLIAS in Chicago and she was fantastic....I did keep expecting to see Robby the Robot come into the beauty parlor....

Anne Francis - as DR MBARNUM wrote - was still beautiful to behold.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Jrand74 on December 13, 2008, 04:28:20 PM
Almost time for COPS!
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: elmore3003 on December 13, 2008, 04:28:34 PM
Of course, there's no mention of Claudine Longet by name throughout this show, though she is shown occasionally.  Sort of sad.

Is she carrying a gun?
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Jrand74 on December 13, 2008, 04:29:46 PM
Count Three and Pray Page Seven Dance.

I hope it is in widescreen, I have only seen it in P/S.

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Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Jrand74 on December 13, 2008, 04:30:26 PM
Of course, there's no mention of Claudine Longet by name throughout this show, though she is shown occasionally.  Sort of sad.

Is she carrying a gun?

Remember the sketch on Saturday Night Live about the Claudine Longet Ski Open?
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: TCB on December 13, 2008, 04:41:03 PM
I watched "Horton Hears a Who" last night.  I thought it was quite delightful

But then I love Seussical!


Oh, then you will be thrilled to know that Patti LuPone will be touring Oz in SEUSSICAL!
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: MBarnum on December 13, 2008, 04:46:11 PM
My hope is for a wide screen COUNT THREE AND PRAY, also!
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: TCB on December 13, 2008, 04:46:15 PM
Then, since I was only a few blocks from the Lincoln Plaza Cinemas, I went ahead and caught the 1:05 showing of "Un Conte de Noël" ("A Christmas Tale"), the newest film by Arnaud Desplechin, which is headed by the still-stunning Catherine Deneuve.

It's a very hard to film to describe, and if any DR wants to know a bit more about the "plot", I'd say it's best to Google for some of the reviews.  It's one of those "slice of life" movies where everything and nothing happens.  It's a great mash-up of styles, both cinematically and musically (everything from Scarlatti to Cecil Taylor to Euro-Pop).  But...

It follows the lives of the various members of the Vuillard family over a period of a couple of days, the days preceding Christmas.  Each member of the family/cast is given their moment in the spotlight, with most of the action set in motion by the mother of the family, Junon (Mme. Deneuve) and her true black-sheep of the family, Henri (Mathieu Almaric - who is also the villain in the latest Bond flick).

It's not a film for everyone, and its running time of two and a half hours may be a little too long for it's own good, but I had a good time.  And even though the film does deal with some weighty matters - even a good dose of philosophy - it manages to bounce and veer from tangent to tangent with ease.  After seeing some more "heavier" material over the past 48 hours, it was nice just to sit back and enjoy the ride.  A very crazy ride.

Quatre biscuits


What?  No DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL?  That is the only holiday film that I am really eager to see.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: MBarnum on December 13, 2008, 04:48:44 PM
I think MISSION ISTANBUL needs to be my next Bollywood movie (which I think I actually have on DVD someplace here).

I am not usually a fan of war films...but there are always exceptions.


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Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: MBarnum on December 13, 2008, 04:49:29 PM
I hope they don't hurt each other.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Tomovoz on December 13, 2008, 05:02:49 PM
I watched "Horton Hears a Who" last night.  I thought it was quite delightful

But then I love Seussical!

What a thing to say on an Austrian's Birthday.


Oh, then you will be thrilled to know that Patti LuPone will be touring Oz in SEUSSICAL!
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Tomovoz on December 13, 2008, 05:05:38 PM
I had a delightful Christmas card arrive from OzDereks' sister Maureen.

The caption under the photo of  a toddler sitting in a comfortable chair:

"After two hours of watching the Sound Of Music, Billy gave up on the will to live and slipped into a festive coma"
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: elmore3003 on December 13, 2008, 05:05:59 PM
I'm all packed up!

I'll be begging for good travel vibes first thing tomorrow morning.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: TCB on December 13, 2008, 05:06:40 PM
DS Zach just got the coolest late birthday gift--a poster for Coraline (not due for several more months) signed personally to him by director Henry Selick!  Isn't that neat?


Huh?
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: TCB on December 13, 2008, 05:19:48 PM
Of course, there's no mention of Claudine Longet by name throughout this show, though she is shown occasionally.  Sort of sad.

Is she carrying a gun?


Shame on you, elmore, she only used that weapon to kill spiders.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: TCB on December 13, 2008, 05:22:42 PM
I'm all packed up!

I'll be begging for good travel vibes first thing tomorrow morning.


Good travel vibes to DR elmore.


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Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Ann on December 13, 2008, 05:33:40 PM
Of course, there's no mention of Claudine Longet by name throughout this show, though she is shown occasionally.  Sort of sad.

Is she carrying a gun?


Shame on you, elmore, she only used that weapon to kill spiders.

I got this really great gun
Shit, where is it?
No, it's really great-
Wait
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Cillaliz on December 13, 2008, 05:40:26 PM
Good Travel Vibes to DR Elmore ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: FJL on December 13, 2008, 05:42:08 PM
Travel vibes to Larry
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: TCB on December 13, 2008, 06:11:47 PM
Of course, there's no mention of Claudine Longet by name throughout this show, though she is shown occasionally.  Sort of sad.

Is she carrying a gun?


Shame on you, elmore, she only used that weapon to kill spiders.


Hmm, perhaps that was too subtle.  Let me try it again
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Shame on you, elmore, she only used that weapon to kill Spiders.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: S. Woody White on December 13, 2008, 06:36:20 PM
The deed has been done.  Der Brucer and I have had dinner.

Yep, it was the Creamy Grits, with shrimp and broccoli.

The butter was oozing out of the grits, literally.  If I want butter on anything I'm eating for the next week, all I'll need to do is think of the grits, and the need for more butter will be gone.

Please remember, this is restaurant food, and a restaurant recipe.  It is billed as being luxurious.  That being said, while the grits were indeed creamy, they lacked punch.  Der B added more than a couple of grindings of pepper to his serving.

I declined to serve the Shrimp and Grits they way they are served at the Old Post Office, with a Mousseline Sauce.  The recipe for the sauce is basically a hollandaise, with a couple of tablespoons of heavy cream added.  It struck me that this would amount to gilding the lily.

There is lots of grits left over.  They should be interesting, formed into cakes and fried up for breakfast.  I won't even have to add any fat to the frying pan!
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Jane on December 13, 2008, 06:45:10 PM
I'm all packed up!

I'll be begging for good travel vibes first thing tomorrow morning.

Since I might not be here first thing in the morning, I will give you some again.....

GOOD TRAVEL VIBES & HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS!!!
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Jane on December 13, 2008, 06:58:48 PM
'night
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Jennifer on December 13, 2008, 07:02:01 PM
Happy Birthday to DR tomovoz.

Hope you've had a great day so far!
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Jennifer on December 13, 2008, 07:03:44 PM
I am so tired! I got up at 7am to go to the mall. They were giving out free chocolates and wrapping paper.

Then i stayed at the mall, went to Toys R Us and then Costco. Then my dad had his birthday dinner (chocolate mousse cake from costco).  Oh before that i went over and helped my sis decorate her tree.

Well she is pregnant. So she sat and passed ornaments to my niece who barked orders saying who should put which ornaments where.

Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Jennifer on December 13, 2008, 07:04:10 PM
Tomorrow I will go to my aunt's to help her make christmas cookies and decorate her tree!
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Jennifer on December 13, 2008, 07:06:18 PM
My sister's satellite has not been working since yesterday due to the storm. So she may have to come over to watch the Survivor finale tomorrow (i'm very excited to see it).

Only problem is tomorrow is the finale of Dexter and she records it for me (it's on the movie network here). It replays on thursday at least.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Ginny on December 13, 2008, 07:07:34 PM
Travel vibes to DR Elmore - we're looking forward to seeing you!
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: PennyO on December 13, 2008, 07:10:37 PM
Safe travel vibes for my dear elmo...

TOD -

Loved Umbrellas of Cherbourg
Jules et Jim
Claire's Knee
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: PennyO on December 13, 2008, 07:11:40 PM
Just got in from first rehearsal of that new Irish play - wow, pretty good cast - the lead boy is superb!!! Watta good play. I'm whelmed.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: PennyO on December 13, 2008, 07:13:39 PM
Got the day off from rehab tomorrow - it's Family Day, when the inmates get visits (once a month) from loved ones... I don't really mind - but I do love that gig!! Next week, we'll make holiday ornaments. They loved the wreath project last week. So did I... love that gig!!! Once a week I get to play with art supplies!!
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: PennyO on December 13, 2008, 07:14:49 PM
Off I go to cook up a cauliflower and smother it with mozzarella...
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: PennyO on December 13, 2008, 07:15:30 PM
But first! Page 8 dance!!!! Tippytippy-tap! And turn turn kick turn!
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: PennyO on December 13, 2008, 07:17:24 PM
Happy Birthday, OzMan!!! So many Sagittarius natives on this here site.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: PennyO on December 13, 2008, 07:18:04 PM
Cauliflower!! bye, kidz.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 13, 2008, 07:20:58 PM
My favorite French movies:

An American in Paris
Gigi
Gay Purree





and The Umbrellas of Cherbourg!    ;)
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Laura on December 13, 2008, 07:56:59 PM
I am home.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Matt H. on December 13, 2008, 08:17:35 PM
Of course, there's no mention of Claudine Longet by name throughout this show, though she is shown occasionally.  Sort of sad.

Is she carrying a gun?

Remember the sketch on Saturday Night Live about the Claudine Longet Ski Open?

I remember laughing hysterically at it.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Cillaliz on December 13, 2008, 08:20:29 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOMOVOZ!!!!
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Cillaliz on December 13, 2008, 08:20:47 PM
Welcome Home DR Laura
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Matt H. on December 13, 2008, 08:21:17 PM
I spent much of the evening with GHOST TOWN. A promising premise (kind of a combination TOPPER/GHOST WHISPERER), an attractive cast, gorgeous NYC locations, and it just didn't quite come together though it certainly has its moments. I really wanted to like it a lot more than I did. It's no HOT FUZZ.

I thought of DR MBarnum when Brian D'Arcy James appeared on the screen as Irish Eddie. A little throwaway part, sad to say, but he looked sexy as all get-out. Even Billy Campbell, billed much higher, is given little to do.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Matt H. on December 13, 2008, 08:23:22 PM
I also listened to a good portion of the commentary though the director and star didn't get around to talking all that much about individual scenes. Still, they laugh a lot and it was a pleasant listen.

I had watched the rest of the bonus features this afternoon, so I was done with the film by a little after 9 p.m.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Cillaliz on December 13, 2008, 08:23:37 PM
A friend asked me if I was sitting by a fire in my fireplace a week or two ago. It then occurred to me that I have never had a fire in either of my fireplaces in this house (I did have the chimney inspected).  So tonight I got one of those 2 hour duraflame logs and now have a nice fire in the fireplace
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Matt H. on December 13, 2008, 08:24:12 PM
Since THE DARK KNIGHT is more than two hours, and I wanted to watch it in one sitting, I decided to hold off until tomorrow when I will take another day off.

Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Matt H. on December 13, 2008, 08:26:05 PM
Instead, I skimmed through Friday's AS THE WORLD TURNS. No Luke and Brian, but they were featured in the previews for next week.

I also channel surfed for about 20 minutes looking for something interesting to watch. I couldn't find a thing. All those channels and nothing was there that I wanted to watch.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Matt H. on December 13, 2008, 08:28:01 PM
So, I took my next Christimas=themed movie off the shelf to watch for seasonal enjoyment: SCROOGE (1970). Since I wanted to stop at 10 p.m. so I could write my review of GHOST TOWN, I only got the first half hour of the movie watched.

I will watch the rest of it tomorrow afternoon along with more HONEY WEST episodes. Then, in the evening I'll watch THE DARK KNIGHT on Blu-ray and the DEXTER season finale.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Matt H. on December 13, 2008, 08:44:42 PM
OK, evening surf concluded, so I'm heading downstairs now to go to bed.

Good night!
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Laura on December 13, 2008, 08:47:05 PM
I still have to catch up, but here is what has been happening with me:

I went to be with my sister for two weeks after her surgery. I could not get my laptop to hook up to her cable (something to do with the IP address of the church printer conflicting with the cable). I did not want to visit the internet on her work computer.

She has a big fight ahead of her, but she should be ok by spring. She has two different cancers to fight.

When I was sure she was ok after her surgery and I would be able to return home, I flew to the LA area (actually inland quite a bit) and attended two days of meetings for District business. I returned home tonight.

Joshie has been all over me tonight.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Laura on December 13, 2008, 09:05:30 PM
Thank you all for sending vibes and prayers to my sister and my family. I told her that people she didn't even know all over the world were praying for her.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Laura on December 13, 2008, 09:06:10 PM
And the Little Orange Kitten greeted me when I got home. My DS said he thought he had a home for her, but I guess it fell through.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 13, 2008, 09:07:44 PM
Thanks for the update, DR Laura, and Welcome Home once again.

~~~~~VIBES TO DR LAURA'S SISTER~~~~~~
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Laura on December 13, 2008, 09:09:03 PM
Thanks.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 13, 2008, 09:09:13 PM


What?  No DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL?  That is the only holiday film that I am really eager to see.

Only if I want a really good laugh and/or nap.  In IMAX, of course.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 13, 2008, 09:16:03 PM
Tonight's closing concert of Carnegie Hall's "Leonard Bernstein Festival" was quite wonderful.  A great selection of music, played and sung by some very talented musicians.  -It had been a while since I've heard "Prelude, Fugue and Riffs" live, and, man, did it SWING tonight!  I also loved Bernstein's two-piano arrangement of Copland's "El Salon Mexico" played by Jeremy Denk and Robert Spano.  Oh, and the second half was devoted to "Arias and Barcarolles" - sometimes known as "Arcs and Barks".  DR elmore's friend, Rod Gilfry, was in fine voice tonight as was Susan Graham.

*The one weird thing about tonight's program was that it was "Sold Out" - at least I thought it was Sold Out - but there were lots of empty seats in all sections of the hall.  ??? ???
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 13, 2008, 09:17:24 PM
Oh... And the cotton candy flavor tonight at Landmarc: Watermelon - which is always welcome back in the flavor rotation.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 13, 2008, 09:21:18 PM

Please remember, this is restaurant food, and a restaurant recipe.  It is billed as being luxurious.  That being said, while the grits were indeed creamy, they lacked punch.  Der B added more than a couple of grindings of pepper to his serving.


Cayenne usually does the trick and/or a few generous "drops" of Louisiana Hot Sauce and/or Tabasco.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Tomovoz on December 13, 2008, 09:27:16 PM
Happy Birthday to DR tomovoz.

Hope you've had a great day so far!

Thank you DR Jennifer.  (The only other Non USA poster these days)
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Tomovoz on December 13, 2008, 09:27:58 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOMOVOZ!!!!

Thank you.  I'm floored.  OK bad joke.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: singdaw on December 13, 2008, 09:35:06 PM
Thanks for the concert report, DR JoseSPiano!
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 13, 2008, 09:35:12 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR TOMOVOZ!!!!!
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: singdaw on December 13, 2008, 09:35:44 PM
I am glad to see Laura DR back.  I am back, also.

Many cookies were baked.  Perhaps tomorrow I will post some pictures.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: singdaw on December 13, 2008, 09:37:08 PM
BIRTHDAY FELICITATIONS
TO DR TOMOVOZ!!!!!

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Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: singdaw on December 13, 2008, 09:43:07 PM
Thoughts and ***VIBES*** continue for DR vixmom, DR the vixter, and family...

Feel better, DR Ginny's DH Richard!

Thanks to all for the travel and baking vibes!  :)

***PEOPLE AND PET VIBES*** for DR Kerry!

Hoo & Ray for DR Cillaliz on her weight loss!

Cut Toby smile!     :)

Hoo & Ray also for DR FJL's and Skips reading!

DR Ann - are you going to leave all of us DRs in complete suspense - mentioning that great health breakfast cookie recipe and then not posting it here??   :)
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: singdaw on December 13, 2008, 09:43:58 PM
I don't know if it was mentioned the other day with the posting of the Grammy nomination results that Kathy Griffin did indeed get a nod for her comedy album.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: JMK on December 13, 2008, 09:45:36 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TOM.  MAKE COLIN BUY YOU SOMETHING SPECIAL!  :)
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Laura on December 13, 2008, 09:57:05 PM
Happy Birthday, DR Tomovoz!
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: bk on December 13, 2008, 10:03:20 PM
I have watched a wonderful motion picture on DVD, and am now watching perhaps the worst comedy motion picture ever made.  It is, to put it kindly, mind-boggling in its badness.  Of course, when you hire the director of DEATH WISH to make a comedy you know what you're in for.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 13, 2008, 10:06:34 PM
bk - Is Michael Caine involved?
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Cillaliz on December 13, 2008, 10:14:50 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOMOVOZ!!!!

Thank you.  I'm floored.  OK bad joke.

Maybe a bad joke, but it made me laugh :)
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Cillaliz on December 13, 2008, 10:16:09 PM
DR Laura, Vibes to your sister and glad you are back.  Sounds like the yellow cat wants to live with you :)
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Cillaliz on December 13, 2008, 10:17:51 PM
Hmmmm the two hour duraflame log has been burning for 3 hours anowd 20 minutes now and is still burning
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Laura on December 13, 2008, 10:27:35 PM
My sister has DVDs of "The Closer" and we watched several episodes. I found the show very interesting. I watched for Edisaurus's name in the credits, and I never once saw her name on any of the episodes we watched. I did, however, happen to see her name on an episode on HGTV.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: Laura on December 13, 2008, 10:28:16 PM
I have been in so many time zones lately that my body is totally confused. Last night I was asleep by 7 p.m.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: bk on December 13, 2008, 10:35:34 PM
bk - Is Michael Caine involved?

He's about the only one in show business who ISN'T in this movie.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 13, 2008, 10:35:53 PM
OK...  It's been a long day, so...

Goodnight.
Title: Re: THOSE DARN ESKIMOS
Post by: MBarnum on December 13, 2008, 11:38:16 PM
Just finished watching NO WAY OUT (1950), which was Sidney Poitier's screen debut. Interesting movie with an interesting cast...including one of my favorites Stephen McNally. I always enjoy him.