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Title: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: bk on December 17, 2008, 12:23:36 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were roasted over an open fire, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're currently making a list and checking it twice.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2008, 12:24:09 AM
And the word of the day is: KICKSHAW!
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2008, 12:25:06 AM
And now - Dino at the piano.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2008, 12:25:26 AM
I'm still full from the meal I ate at 4:00.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2008, 12:25:36 AM
And I left half of it.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on December 17, 2008, 12:58:50 AM
BK asks:

And if there are chestnuts are there also kneenuts and elbownuts?

Well, there are:

Kneeholes
Leg irons
Belly buttons
Pipes have elbows and nipples
Roads have shoulders
Shoes have tongues
Wine has a nose
Potatoes have eyes
Jugs have ears
A river has a mouth
Wrenches have jaws

der Brucer - who shall keep his nuts far from the open  fire

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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2008, 01:46:33 AM
Well, after reading bk's delightful bit of seasonal holiday nonsense, I'm certainly in a merrier state of mind.  Aren't you?  COURSE ya are!   :)
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2008, 01:47:00 AM
Thank you, DR Ann, for the recipe!!!!!     :-*
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2008, 01:47:33 AM
I am glad to see that all of our DRs who live where it is snowing made it home safely last night.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2008, 01:48:26 AM
Whew!  I guess I need to moisturize more...the backs of my knuckles are cracking open.   Yuck!     :P
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2008, 01:49:15 AM
Glad that you are back on a stage, DR TCB.  Don't ever go away from the lights of 14th street!   :)
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2008, 01:55:12 AM
I am wondering if "I Was Here" from The Glorious Ones will become the next "The Impossible Dream"?    ;)
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Post by: DERBRUCER on December 17, 2008, 02:26:14 AM
...the backs of my knuckles are cracking open.   

Then stop dragging them on the ground!

der Brucer

From S Woody:  DAMN NUNS!
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Post by: FJL on December 17, 2008, 04:22:52 AM
singdaw - well, since Brian stokes Mitchell has sung "I Was Here" on several occasions, who knows?
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on December 17, 2008, 04:47:31 AM
And the word of the day is: KICKSHAW!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  LITTLE TIN BOX
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2008, 05:38:09 AM
And the word of the day is: KICKSHAW!

Every time the Simple Village Players had to perform Arms and the Man, they wanted to KICKSHAW.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Kerry on December 17, 2008, 05:47:02 AM
Jason Graae and Liz Callaway each need to make Christmas albums!   Guy Haines too.  Sally Mayes too  (but only if you produce it).
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Post by: Kerry on December 17, 2008, 05:48:20 AM
I misplaced my Isosceles triangle.   Whatever will I do now?
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Post by: Kerry on December 17, 2008, 05:50:20 AM
You should do a Karen Morrow Christmas album too!
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2008, 06:00:43 AM
I misplaced my Isosceles triangle.   Whatever will I do now?

Here, borrow mine:
(http://tedcrook.com/isoceles.gif)
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2008, 06:11:27 AM
So anyway - two hour delay on schools here - those that are open.  No snow but the streets are ice covered.  Dangerous. 

So I shall stay home today and wait for the temperature to rise.....and it's too darn hot before I do anything.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2008, 06:25:05 AM
Good to be cautious, DR JRand58!!
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2008, 06:26:01 AM
I would buy a Christmas album by Jason Graae, Liz Callaway, Guy Haines, Sally Mayes, or Karen Morrow.

In fact, I would buy ANY album by Jason Graae, Liz Callaway, Guy Haines, Sally Mayes, or Karen Morrow!
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2008, 06:26:19 AM
Cautious is my middle name.  And does it look funny on my business cards.

Thanks to DR RLP for posting the Oldies.com information last week.  Both of my orders have now shipped.....more than $145 worth of DVD's for about $44.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2008, 06:28:57 AM
My question for ASK BK day......what is your favorite Ronald Stein score?
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 17, 2008, 06:51:05 AM
Good morning, all! Cincinnati Bell, which runs zoomtown, a server like Verizon and Roadrunner, has got my sister-in-law's computer in a state. Again! And I'm at the public library, printing eBay invoices and catching up.

Not much else to tell: I ned to talk to the estate attorney today, finish packing up packages to send out hither and yon, which I hope to do tomorrow morning, and work on the BABES IN TOYLAND final edit.

I shall return later.
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Post by: Matt H. on December 17, 2008, 07:10:03 AM
Good morning!

More gray skies and moderate temperatures. Tomorrow it may get up to near 70!
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2008, 07:10:21 AM
You've Got My Computer in a State - that's the power ballad from my new musical.
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Post by: Matt H. on December 17, 2008, 07:12:17 AM
On TV Tonight!™

NBC - MUPPET CHRISTMAS, LIFE, LAW & ORDER
ABC - PUSHING DAISIES, PRIVATE PRACTICE, DIRTY SEXY MONEY
CBS - comedies, CRIMINAL MINDS, CSI: NY
FOX - SECRET MILLIONAIRE, BONES (rerun)
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Matt H. on December 17, 2008, 07:13:52 AM
Plans certainly change in a hurry. I have a Christmas dinner to go to tomorrow night, so lunch tomorrow with friends was canceled. Now, we're doing it day (just found out a half hour ago). So, the free morning I thought I was going to have now is more hectic since we're doing lunch earlier than usual.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Matt H. on December 17, 2008, 07:15:13 AM
As I mentioned last night, I will be starting work on THE TUDORS second season set this afternoon. There are only 10 episodes and a couple of bonus featurettes, so I should be able to get it done relatively quickly. However, the dinner tomorrow night will likely prevent me from finishing it before Friday.
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Post by: Matt H. on December 17, 2008, 07:15:26 AM
Page Two Dance!!!
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2008, 07:20:39 AM
I am imagining, in my mind's eye, the MAD Magazine parody of HHW.    ;D

[and, on a side rant, why do you never hear about the mind's elbow, or the mind's pinky, etc., etc. and so forth?]
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2008, 07:24:10 AM
DR MATTH - is the Earl of Derby or Lord Stanley mentioned in any of the Tudor episodes....being my ancestor and all, I might be interested......
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2008, 07:25:57 AM
You've Got My Computer in a State - that's the power ballad from my new musical.

Doesn't one of the verses go something like:

You've got my computer in a state -
Probably one of the lower 48.
But we're now past the expiration date
And I hate
To be such an ingrate
But you've got my computer in a state.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Matt H. on December 17, 2008, 07:32:50 AM
DR MATTH - is the Earl of Derby or Lord Stanley mentioned in any of the Tudor episodes....being my ancestor and all, I might be interested......

Doesn't ring a bell, but when I begin rewatching the episodes today, I'll try to remember to look and listen for them.
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Post by: Matt H. on December 17, 2008, 07:33:25 AM
Now, I have some things I must attend to downstairs before hopping in the shower to get cleaned up.

WBBL.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2008, 07:34:37 AM
You've Got My Computer in a State - that's the power ballad from my new musical.

Doesn't one of the verses go something like:

You've got my computer in a state -
Probably one of the lower 48.
But we're now past the expiration date
And I hate
To be such an ingrate
But you've got my computer in a state.


That's the opening verse sung by the chorus dancing with laptops.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2008, 07:34:54 AM
DR MATTH - is the Earl of Derby or Lord Stanley mentioned in any of the Tudor episodes....being my ancestor and all, I might be interested......

Doesn't ring a bell, but when I begin rewatching the episodes today, I'll try to remember to look and listen for them.

:)
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 17, 2008, 07:57:20 AM
Do the eyes in the back of your head count?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 17, 2008, 08:13:41 AM
DRs Hainesies and Kimlets, you may rest easy and be of good cheer for I have arrived safely and soundly in the south of The Carolinas.

I must confess I did not travel at all well, as I spent most of yesterday afternoon and a goodly 9 hours last night trying to recuperate from the flight.  I was tired, tired, tired.  And I slept very well.

Today I am full of vim, have a little vigor, and have been well fed!!!

Many things are afoot, and possibly ahand, for the "observance" of holiday rituals for the next two weeks...all of them a departure from "the plan" I was told about only this past Sunday.

We are not going "there" for Christmas Eve, we're going "here", instead.  Blame it all on something or other that happened during Thanksgiving when all the planning was done.  Afterthoughts led to repercussions in who was willing to do what at what risks, etc., etc.   Bottom line:  Some family members are "embarrassed" at what transpired during Thanksgiving and don't wish to witness a repeat.  Other family members are "afraid" of doing anything for "a group of us" because a certain family member may turn up and repeat his antics from Thanksgiving.  So...it's going to be small gatherings, unplanned, unforced, unexpected...but we all "expect" they'll take place.  We simply haven't gotten around to planning "when" the spontaneity will occur and at "whose" house in which "town".  We may even host a spaghetti lunch on Christmas day for a small group.

It's a "tawdry" dilemma being dealt with in a Southern way.  I'm relishing it all!

I've acquired some "flat rate" postage boxes to ship stuff home...cans of Brunswick stew, jars of "Carolina-style" barbecue sauce, Duke's mayonnaise, etc.

Tomorrow, my mom, aunt and cousin Debra and I were supposed to do our annual trip to Greenville SC.  Instead, my mom, aunt and I are going to Spartanburg to do our annual "placing-of-flowers" on gravesites of family.  Debra's hubby, Rob, has surgery tomorrow to replace a wire in his pacemaker.  It's supposedly non-invasive as a procedure (no cutting open of the chest), but it's delicate.

We've decided to go to Greenville on Monday when Debra can join us.

Tomorrow, I'll take my mom to CostCo in Spartanburg where she'll get her own card (as my family member) and we will shop for a smallish HDTV for her.  I have visions of a 21-incher, but she'll probably pick the smallest one available.  She wanted to replace the TV in her bedroom, but has decided she'll replace that one with the one in her kitchen and we'll shop for a set that will fit in the kitchen, which is where she watches most of her daytime TV. 

The weather is odd, to me.  It's warmish, dankish, foggy-ish, and sticky-ish.  We expect change on Sunday.  Sigh.  We're running the dehumidifier right now.  My mom feels it's on the cool side, but I am more of a mind that it's "warm and sticky".  And that's life, isn't it!

Ciao-ders for now-ders....
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 17, 2008, 08:19:11 AM
I am imagining, in my mind's eye, the MAD Magazine parody of HHW.    ;D

[and, on a side rant, why do you never hear about the mind's elbow, or the mind's pinky, etc., etc. and so forth?]


As in....

"I scraped my elbow and it both hurt and made me laugh.  Fortunately, my mind's elbow is all right...and unamusing."

Or...

"I was trying to force the tarp to snap into place and I jammed my mind's pinky.  Happily, my hand's pinky is fine and there is no swelling to speak of."

?  ?  ?
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2008, 08:20:26 AM
Glad to hear that all is well, DR Ron Pulliam!   :)
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 17, 2008, 08:21:08 AM
Glad to hear that all is well, DR Ron Pulliam!   :)

If you mean by that that all is "wet and deep", then thanks!   :D
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Post by: Druxy on December 17, 2008, 08:21:31 AM
Does anybody on this board know what actress Julie Gregg is doing these days?

She was in THE GODFATHER, MAN OF LA MANCHA and on Broadway in THE HAPPY TIME.

She used to be a publicity client of mine and I've lost contact with her.

Thanks.

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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 17, 2008, 08:22:07 AM
Do the eyes in the back of your head count?

Only the ones that are dotted.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2008, 08:22:52 AM
Do the eyes in the back of your head count?

Absolutely!!  But I thought only Moms acquired those?!  [out of necessity]     ;)
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2008, 08:25:38 AM
All the goings and comings and doings at the Pulliams rival the intrigues at Gosford Park!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2008, 08:32:59 AM
Julie Gregg as far as I know is not here in Indiana.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2008, 08:35:33 AM
I think DR DtM said it correctly when he said that MAMMA MIA was not well directed.....many scenes and songs were really staged, filmed, edited in a clumsy way that did not do the performers any favors.....

BUT he also said something very important, and that is Ms Meryl Streep's handling of "Winner Takes All" -  mostly the movie is fun and I do enjoy it.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2008, 08:37:50 AM
Julie Gregg

home

PO Box 5670

Sherman Oaks, CA 91413-5670


This is from a whitepages.com search, DR DRUXY....you might drop this girl a card and see if it's her. Her age is listed as 65+.....if that fits the profile.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2008, 08:54:00 AM
I miss my doggies.  This is the first Christmas without a doggie EVER in whole LONG life.  I miss Blue Moon....and Gone Hollywood aka Holly and Autumn Memory aka Mimmy....my Shar-peis.
Not my doggies....but this picture was very sweet.

(http://worldofwonder.net/2008/12/16/02008c51.jpg)
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Post by: Jennifer on December 17, 2008, 09:05:22 AM
On tv tonight for me:

Pushing Daisies, Private Practice, Dirty Sexy Money.

Life.

And most importantly for me a supersized TOP CHEF New York.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2008, 09:26:10 AM
{{{{{DR JRand58}}}}}

:'(

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Post by: JMK on December 17, 2008, 09:31:48 AM
True to PDX tradition, they're predicting a huge storm today, and so closed school.  Of course, nothing storm-wise this morning.  Zip.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 17, 2008, 09:31:58 AM
I saw "Mamma Mia" on the plane trip from San Francisco to Atlanta.

It wasn't Blu-ray, and it wasn't in stereo.  But I LOVED it!
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Post by: JMK on December 17, 2008, 09:32:19 AM
JR you are welcome to come here anytime to cuddle with BeeGee and Blanche.  If you can find room on the bed once they're both up there.  :)
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Post by: JMK on December 17, 2008, 09:32:48 AM
As I said in my review of Mamma Mia, I went in expecting to hate, hate, hate it, and actually loved, loved, loved it.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 17, 2008, 09:35:08 AM
Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... Well, I guess it is "Good Afternoon" by now.. And the snow is gone.  :-\
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 17, 2008, 09:36:19 AM
But we're supposed to get another "storm" coming through on Friday, and another on one Sunday.

Hmm... Guess I should finalize my travel plans for this weekend... Or early next week.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2008, 09:43:38 AM
DR JOSE what is Lisa Mandel doing now?
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2008, 09:44:01 AM
Thanks DR SINGDAW.....

And thanks to DR JMK for the invitation......
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 17, 2008, 09:44:54 AM
OH!

So... My brother, Mike, will be heading back up to NYC on the 28th and 29th - basically a "long" overnight trip.  He'll be bringing all three kids with him - although, Emily may end up staying down in Virginia with her Mom.  And my parents will be coming up with them!

Since they'll be driving up, and since they're coming up during a "peak" week, they'll be staying in Weehawken, and just taking the ferry back and forth to Manhattan.  Now I just need to see what else they can do and see in less than 48 hours in NYC.  The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is the only thing that is a "definite", and now I need to investigate what other activities would be be "family-friendly" - with a family equaling a father, three kids and their grandparents.  Oh, and I guess an uncle too.  :)
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2008, 09:45:33 AM
Page Three Lisa Mandel dance....she is on the left.

(http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20051021/images/mamma280.jpg)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 17, 2008, 09:46:06 AM
Welcome Home, DR Ron Pulliam.  :)


*Hmm... Thanks for reminding me to stock up on Duke's when I head back down to VA next week.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2008, 09:47:03 AM
DR JOSE - have you made it up to the Museum of the City of New York yet?  It should be pretty close to your house.....it's like 105th and 5th or something like that.

If you live in the area and say "I'm a neighbor" when you walk in, the visit is FREE!
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 17, 2008, 09:53:50 AM
DR JOSE what is Lisa Mandel doing now?

I'm not sure, although I actually still see Lauren Mufson - the Donna from that tour - and her husband - and their new daughter(!) - from time to time.  Next time I see them, I'll ask. Although, there are bunch of people from Tour 2 who, after their contracts were up, went into other aspects of the "biz".  When you and DR Ginny and her DH Richard and former DR Joey came to see the show in Indianapolis, they had already been on the road for almost three or four years, and some of the people on that tour had been with it since the beginning.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2008, 09:55:00 AM
If you live in the area and say "I'm a neighbor" when you walk in, the visit is FREE!

And if you sing "Won't you be my neighbor," they give you a red sweater!    ;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 17, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
DR JOSE - have you made it up to the Museum of the City of New York yet?  It should be pretty close to your house.....it's like 105th and 5th or something like that.

If you live in the area and say "I'm a neighbor" when you walk in, the visit is FREE!

It's still on my "To-Do" list.  Sadly.  I've walked by it a few times, but have yet to go in.  I keep getting "distracted" by MoMA... and The City, itself.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2008, 09:59:54 AM
My question for ASK BK day......what is your favorite Ronald Stein score?

Easy - Dementia 13.  An amazingly good score - when I did my Ron Stein album, his widow, Harlene, gave me a couple pages of his original score.
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Post by: TCB on December 17, 2008, 10:00:51 AM
It is snowing in Tacoma.  I am not at work today.



Coincidence?  I think not.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: bk on December 17, 2008, 10:03:17 AM
I'm up, and it's raining, so no long jog, at least this morning.  I guess jogging will be sporadic until we get over this little LA storm.  And that's okay - I'll just have to be VERY careful eating-wise.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 17, 2008, 10:07:18 AM
Well, since I slept in this morning... Again... I now need to head out to run some errands before I start playing/working later this afternoon.

Laters...
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2008, 10:12:55 AM
My question for ASK BK day......what is your favorite Ronald Stein score?

Easy - Dementia 13.  An amazingly good score - when I did my Ron Stein album, his widow, Harlene, gave me a couple pages of his original score.

One of my favorite CD's!
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: George on December 17, 2008, 10:16:06 AM
It is snowing in Tacoma.  I am not at work today.


Coincidence?  I think not.

I should be at work, but I haven't even taken a shower yet!  I'd better get going!
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: George on December 17, 2008, 10:16:43 AM
singdaw - well, since Brian stokes Mitchell has sung "I Was Here" on several occasions, who knows?

Philip Quast recorded it on his "Live at the Donmar (http://www.amazon.com/Live-at-Donmar-Philip-Quast/dp/B000088EC8/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1229536550&sr=1-15)" CD...but it's no longer available. :-\

I'm glad I got it when I did! :D
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Post by: George on December 17, 2008, 10:17:26 AM
And now, I'm off!

Until later!
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Post by: Druxy on December 17, 2008, 10:22:55 AM
Julie Gregg as far as I know is not here in Indiana.

You've knocked on every door?

 ::)
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Post by: DERBRUCER on December 17, 2008, 10:24:01 AM
All this talk of "minds eye", and "eyes in back of heads" - I just must "hand" it to you for imagination:

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/panimage15.jpg)

der Brucer
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Druxy on December 17, 2008, 10:27:13 AM
Julie Gregg

home

PO Box 5670

Sherman Oaks, CA 91413-5670


This is from a whitepages.com search, DR DRUXY....you might drop this girl a card and see if it's her. Her age is listed as 65+.....if that fits the profile.

Thanks.
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Post by: TCB on December 17, 2008, 10:52:14 AM
For a time, I jinxed our weather.  The moment I typed the "S" word, it stopped.  However, it has started again - not much, but a little!
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Post by: TCB on December 17, 2008, 10:52:38 AM
DAMN!  I did it again.
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Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2008, 10:56:33 AM
DAMN!  I did it again.

You, and Britney Spears!     :P
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: TCB on December 17, 2008, 11:14:54 AM
DAMN!  I did it again.

You, and Britney Spears!     :P


Why thank you, springloaded!
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: bk on December 17, 2008, 11:18:00 AM
I think the rain has abated but it's still very gray out and I doubt I'll take the chance of starting the long jog.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2008, 11:27:17 AM
LOL DDR DRUXY....almost every door.

Well DR's - do NOT store your car underground.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B2e0SCugKg&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B2e0SCugKg&feature=related)
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Post by: DERBRUCER on December 17, 2008, 11:33:21 AM
Seems we were remiss yesterday - and missed a celebration:

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2053/2115722726_fd77777563.jpg?v=0)

Let's join Schroeder

If you're wondering
"Now, how do we start?"
Just blow the music
Til you know it by heart!
We're gonna celebrate
We'll throw a party
Beethoven's Birthday!


der Brucer

Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2008, 11:34:04 AM
Although actually that's pretty much what happened to any 1957 Plymouth left in your garage.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Jennifer on December 17, 2008, 11:58:12 AM
I watched HEROES and it went over by 1 minute. Luckily i was able to watch that online!

Btw, is anybody else excited that season 2 of DAMAGES starts in a few weeks.

Jan 7th in the US.
Jan 18th in Canada.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2008, 12:13:21 PM
Still very cold here today.  Nothing exciting in the mail.  8-(
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2008, 12:22:02 PM
DR TCB, have you been busy outside making snow angels?
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: TCB on December 17, 2008, 12:26:48 PM
DR TCB, have you been busy outside making snow angels?


I would have a better chance of making mud angels, but not as lovely.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: TCB on December 17, 2008, 12:30:20 PM
I just got an e-mail saying that Strap-on Gliders was the perfect stocking stuffer.  Hmmm, it wasn't what I thought it was.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2008, 12:34:42 PM
I just got an e-mail saying that Strap-on Gliders was the perfect stocking stuffer. 

Where to start, where to start?    :)
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: td on December 17, 2008, 12:36:14 PM
With all those episodes of THE MOD SQUAD which BK has watched,  My QUESTION for ASK BK DAY is:

Did you notice Jack Stillman, aka Jack Wrangler in one of those episodes?

I ask because I've heard that the dear Mr. Wrangler is seriously ill with emphysema and in a care home.
I only recently watched the documentary JACK WRANGLER: ANATOMY OF AN ICON and found Mr. Wrangler to quite charming, open and honest.
I'm planning on sending him a "Thinking of You" card through a series of mutual friends.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: td on December 17, 2008, 12:37:03 PM
I just got an e-mail saying that Strap-on Gliders was the perfect stocking stuffer.  Hmmm, it wasn't what I thought it was.

It would never fly in MY bedroom. . .
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: TCB on December 17, 2008, 12:41:17 PM
With all those episodes of THE MOD SQUAD which BK has watched,  My QUESTION for ASK BK DAY is:

Did you notice Jack Stillman, aka Jack Wrangler in one of those episodes?

I ask because I've heard that the dear Mr. Wrangler is seriously ill with emphysema and in a care home.
I only recently watched the documentary JACK WRANGLER: ANATOMY OF AN ICON and found Mr. Wrangler to quite charming, open and honest.
I'm planning on sending him a "Thinking of You" card through a series of mutual friends.


Isn't he Maried merried married to Margaret Whiting?
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: td on December 17, 2008, 12:43:22 PM
Mr. Wrangler is indeed the husband of Margaret Whiting, whom, I believe - if the documentary footage is recent - is not in the best of health, either.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: td on December 17, 2008, 12:44:28 PM
A sizable chunk of ANATOMY OF AN ICON deals with the repercussions of the Whiting/Wrangler hook-up and its effects on Whiting's daughter from a previous marriage.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Cillaliz on December 17, 2008, 12:51:54 PM
I miss my doggies.  This is the first Christmas without a doggie EVER in whole LONG life.  I miss Blue Moon....and Gone Hollywood aka Holly and Autumn Memory aka Mimmy....my Shar-peis.
Not my doggies....but this picture was very sweet.

(http://worldofwonder.net/2008/12/16/02008c51.jpg)

Maybe it's time to adopt another dog?  I'm sure there are many out there who would be lucky to be with you
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: TCB on December 17, 2008, 12:53:55 PM
Sadly, I will not be in New York for the SON OF SHOULIN's engagement in January.  I doubt that this Spectacle will reach Tacoma.


(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/actr2000/Shaolin.jpg)
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: TCB on December 17, 2008, 12:54:44 PM
Cilla, I finished reading the new Titanic book.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Cillaliz on December 17, 2008, 12:57:39 PM
Cilla, I finished reading the new Titanic book.

What did you think? 
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2008, 01:00:37 PM
DR Ron, I’m happy you have arrived safely at your destination in spite of the difficulties getting there.  I’m very pleased you are enjoying the family dramatics. ;D
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2008, 01:02:17 PM

Comfort vibes to DR JRand who is missing all his doggies.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Cillaliz on December 17, 2008, 01:06:01 PM
DR Ron, Glad you are safe and enjoyed the inflight movie.   Tis the season for family drama.   I'll get my dose next week. 
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 17, 2008, 01:06:27 PM
Better work later
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Matt H. on December 17, 2008, 01:07:50 PM
I am very much looking forward to DAMAGES. I thoroughly enjoyed Season 1 and look forward to seeing how the story continues.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2008, 01:09:53 PM
DR DerBrucer, where is your son-in-law tonight?
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Matt H. on December 17, 2008, 01:10:17 PM
It's been a rather miserable day here. Not as warm as yesterday nor as warm as they predicted, and the gray has not abated. It's WET without actually raining right at the moment.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Matt H. on December 17, 2008, 01:11:22 PM
I watched two episodes of THE TUDORS when I got in from lunch. The first got the business of the REformation going strong. And some major characters are introduced that we'll see through most of the season.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Matt H. on December 17, 2008, 01:13:13 PM
The second episode is the consummation of the sexual relationship between Anne and Henry while in France. Thomas More has resigned his office and hopes to live a private life.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Matt H. on December 17, 2008, 01:14:15 PM
I should be able to get at least two more episodes watched today before I begin watching prime time TV. I'd also like to get LEVERAGE watched from last night and get it cleared off the DVR. We'll see.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Matt H. on December 17, 2008, 01:14:55 PM
I did skim through today's AS THE WORLD TURNS. No Luke but he was in the previews for tomorrow.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2008, 01:16:41 PM
Last night we watched the last episode of MY OWN WORST ENEMY :(  Of course it had a great cliff-hanger.

I wish TNT would pick this up as a summer show.  I bet it would do well following THE CLOSER.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 17, 2008, 01:21:18 PM
DRs Jane and Cillaliz:  Thank you!  As for the family "drama", I'm certain I'll get over it sooner, rather than later.

I simply haven't been exposed to much of the brouhaha yet!  ;)
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 17, 2008, 01:22:48 PM
WOD:

Is DR kickshaw likely to return today? If not, will he catch up and see that he and the word of the day are synonymous?

That rather makes him DR Syn(onymous), eh!
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 17, 2008, 01:25:37 PM
Well, I've gone and done it!  I've lost a day.    Today has been Tuesday to me.  Monday blurred into Tuesday.

This, despite the fact that I watched the "Biggest Loser" finale last night! (Hooray, Michelle!  Boo Hiss, Heba!  Hooray, Vickie for not winning any of the prizes!)

Heba DID look awesome, though.  As did Amy.  But Michelle was dazzling.

I wanted Coleen to look better than she did.  The potential is there, but she seems to have "settled" on a weight.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 17, 2008, 01:26:38 PM
Good Afternoon!

Errands accomplished, and I'm now playing for some potential young lions and young lionessess.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 17, 2008, 01:30:39 PM
Btw, if there any DRs hoping to find some accessories for Girl of the Year, Mia, just remember that "she" and her accoutrements will only be available through December 31 at American Girl Place. -The ice skates are already completely sold out, as were the fancy ones for Molly.

:-\

;)
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 17, 2008, 01:34:17 PM
DR Ron Pulliam - Was it my imagination - or maybe it was just my tv reception/picture - but were the "transformations" on "The Biggest Loser" this season not as dramatic as in season's past?
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: George on December 17, 2008, 01:34:48 PM
I watched HEROES and it went over by 1 minute. Luckily i was able to watch that online!

Btw, is anybody else excited that season 2 of DAMAGES starts in a few weeks.

Jan 7th in the US.
Jan 18th in Canada.

Jennifer, did you read this: 'Canadian Idol' canceled in 2009 (http://www.comcast.net/articles/entertainment/20081217/NA.TV.Canadian.Idol/)?

Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 17, 2008, 01:36:32 PM
-And what about the reports of the winner from the first season putting back on all of (lost) weight?
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: George on December 17, 2008, 01:44:43 PM
So...when I got up this morning and left for work, it was snowing.  By the time I got to work (only six minutes later), it had completely stopped.  It started snowing again within a half hour or so after I got to work and has not stopped since!  Several people didn't come in this morning and several others have already left. 

At least, it's the pretty kind of snow...and I don't have to go anywhere tonight! :D
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Cillaliz on December 17, 2008, 01:45:57 PM
Well, I've gone and done it!  I've lost a day.    Today has been Tuesday to me.  Monday blurred into Tuesday.

This, despite the fact that I watched the "Biggest Loser" finale last night! (Hooray, Michelle!  Boo Hiss, Heba!  Hooray, Vickie for not winning any of the prizes!)

Heba DID look awesome, though.  As did Amy.  But Michelle was dazzling.

I wanted Coleen to look better than she did.  The potential is there, but she seems to have "settled" on a weight.

I got a kick out of the fact that America did NOT vote for Heba to be in the final 3.  I was VERY happy that Michelle won. Not just because I like her the best, but because she wasn't into all the game playing that the other team was doing.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Cillaliz on December 17, 2008, 01:47:10 PM
-And what about the reports of the winner from the first season putting back on all of (lost) weight?

You could see it when they showed a photo of part of his face with his son (he's married to the other finalist, can't remember her name) she's kept it off and they didn't show his body just a part of his face, it was not the face of a thin man
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2008, 01:47:44 PM
Yes, DR CILLA LIZ.....but the others living here are not in favor of having another doggie.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Matt H. on December 17, 2008, 01:52:23 PM
I watched HEROES and it went over by 1 minute. Luckily i was able to watch that online!

Btw, is anybody else excited that season 2 of DAMAGES starts in a few weeks.

Jan 7th in the US.
Jan 18th in Canada.

Jennifer, did you read this: 'Canadian Idol' canceled in 2009 (http://www.comcast.net/articles/entertainment/20081217/NA.TV.Canadian.Idol/)?



You beat me to repoprting this; I just read it on-line a few minutes ago.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Matt H. on December 17, 2008, 01:53:17 PM
Well, I guess I am finished with my afternoon surf and can head down now to get back to THE TUDORS and later prime time TV.

WBBL.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2008, 01:54:39 PM
Yes, DR CILLA LIZ.....but the others living here are not in favor of having another doggie.

I said the same thing about the last two dogs.  Maybe they just need a little more time, or the right dog to come along that needs rescuing as with Miss Blue Moon.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Cillaliz on December 17, 2008, 01:58:33 PM
Yes, DR CILLA LIZ.....but the others living here are not in favor of having another doggie.

Hrumph!
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2008, 01:58:50 PM
That's my plan, DR JANE!
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2008, 01:59:55 PM
I thought that headline was CANNIBAL IDOL CANCELED
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Cillaliz on December 17, 2008, 02:00:07 PM
DR Ron Pulliam - Was it my imagination - or maybe it was just my tv reception/picture - but were the "transformations" on "The Biggest Loser" this season not as dramatic as in season's past?

I think part of it is that they lost so much while still at the ranch.   I remember it was a huge deal in past seasons when someone went over 100 pounds of weight loss and now it's just routine.   And remember when they thought it was impossible for a female to win?   
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Cillaliz on December 17, 2008, 02:00:41 PM
The biggest transformation to me was Jerry. That one was amazing. He left so early in the game I never thought he would lose that much on his own
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2008, 02:00:42 PM
Here is a photo of Mr Golden Belly enjoying his sunflower seeds.  ;D
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 17, 2008, 02:01:01 PM
Oh!

And thanks to a tip from Newyorkology.com via Twitter, I managed to score a ticket to the tour of the Food Network Studios tomorrow morning. In fact, I scored the last one. They are running some "trial tours" right now in the hopes of making them a regular "attraction".

The Iron Chef Kitchen Stadium will be included along with Bobby Flay's and Rachael Ray's sets. And cameras will be permitted and were sort of encouraged during my confirmation phone call.

Needless to say, I'm excited, and since they're down at Chelsea Market, I can grab a latte at Ninth Street Espresso (truly my favorite cup of coffee in the city) and a Fat Witch Brownie too. :)
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Post by: MBarnum on December 17, 2008, 02:01:28 PM
Maybe if you just bring a doggie home, no one will notice.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Cillaliz on December 17, 2008, 02:01:31 PM
I thought that headline was CANNIBAL IDOL CANCELED

Yikes! Imagine how the elimintions would go on THAT show
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Cillaliz on December 17, 2008, 02:02:13 PM
Oh!

And thanks to a tip from Newyorkology.com via Twitter, I managed to score a ticket to the tour of the Food Network Studios tomorrow morning. In fact, I scored the last one. They are running some "trial tours" right now in the hopes of making them a regular "attraction".

The Iron Chef Kitchen Stadium will be included along with Bobby Flay's and Rachael Ray's sets. And cameras will be permitted and were sort of encouraged during my confirmation phone call.

Needless to say, I'm excited, and since they're down at Chelsea Market, I can grab a latte at Ninth Street Espresso (truly my favorite cup of coffee in the city) and a Fat Witch Brownie too. :)


I AM SOOO JEALOUS!!! Can't wait to hear all about it.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Ben on December 17, 2008, 02:05:50 PM
It's been off and on rain/snow for the past couple of days. It's not midwest cold but it's in the mid-30s and in the nighttime it goes down to the low-30s.

I'm not complaining, mind you.  I will get a dose of Winter in March when I go to Wisconsin to see Anthony in The Fantasticks.

We still haven't taken any pictures of the tree. Anthony is working on an old scrapbook, making like new again with captions and new pages.

We went to a place called Totally Baked for lunch. They serve baked potatoes (and a few other things including sweet potato gelato). I can't find a Web site but it's a nice place. The potatoes are overstuffed (I had one with smoked bacon, guacamole and sour cream - hey it's the holidays) and Anthony had one with veggie chili. They both came with a small salad with raspberry vinegarette dressing. After stuffing ourselves with our potatoes we split an order of the Sweet Potato Heath Bar Crunch gelato. MMM MMM good.

Jose, have you been there? It's on 18th between 5th and 6th on the south side of the street just east of Academy.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 17, 2008, 02:08:46 PM
-And what about the reports of the winner from the first season putting back on all of (lost) weight?

You could see it when they showed a photo of part of his face with his son (he's married to the other finalist, can't remember her name) she's kept it off and they didn't show his body just a part of his face, it was not the face of a thin man

I think i've asked this before, but... Does "The Biggest Loser" provide any type of post-show follow-up and support for the contestants. -Especially in the psychological area.  That's a lot of change to deal with after the cameras stop rolling.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 17, 2008, 02:13:01 PM
DR Ben - "Totally Baked": YUM!!
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 17, 2008, 02:14:34 PM
I thought that headline was CANNIBAL IDOL CANCELED

Yikes! Imagine how the elimintions would go on THAT show

;D
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2008, 02:16:20 PM
LOL.

Oh they would notice, DR MBARNUM.

Well here it is.....a holiday concert gone horribly awry.....audio only.

http://www.billandellie.com/sounds/Messiah.mp3
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: JMK on December 17, 2008, 02:17:07 PM
Has anyone seen the new New York City tourism commercials with that awful (IMHO) version of "A Train"?  They don't even use the II7b5 structure that makes the whole song so distinctive.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2008, 02:17:47 PM
DR JOSE keep your eyes peeled for Alton Brown.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 17, 2008, 02:22:56 PM
Has anyone seen the new New York City tourism commercials with that awful (IMHO) version of "A Train"?  They don't even use the II7b5 structure that makes the whole song so distinctive.

;)

;D

::)
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 17, 2008, 02:24:25 PM
DR JOSE keep your eyes peeled for Alton Brown.

Will do, although I only seem to run into him at airports.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Ben on December 17, 2008, 02:26:22 PM
It's been a nice vacation, full of naps and get togethers and also doing nothing. I'm looking forward to going out to LI on Monday. We will probably be ther until Saturday or Sunday. I will sleep, eat, do nothing and probably try to walk on the treadmill at least once.

I should try to go to the theatre but it's nicer to just stay home and watch videos curled up on the couch.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Cillaliz on December 17, 2008, 02:30:40 PM
Oh, it's the Season 2 winner, Matt who I saw in the photo and who looked like he had gained his weight back. 
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Cillaliz on December 17, 2008, 02:31:21 PM
Hmmm so it may be a benefit to be voted off fairly early in the show. You'd have to learn to lose weight on your own rather than the methods on the ranch
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2008, 02:36:39 PM
Anybody else remember this group?

Glenys the girl was married to Clive the tallest blonde guy.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MavMmhj9s4
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2008, 02:37:25 PM
DR BEN it sounds like you're having a great vacation!
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Cillaliz on December 17, 2008, 02:37:41 PM
Quote
This is the tale of 2 contestants on the season one show of the Biggest Loser. Contestant number 1, Andrea Baptiste, started off the season one show weighing in at 215 lbs and lost a remarkable 56 lbs. While she was not the “winner”, she has lost an additional 8 lbs since the show. Contestant number 2 and season one winner, Ryan Benson , “won” by losing 122 lbs. However, 3 years later Ryan has gained back most of the weight and weighs close to 300 lbs.

http://www.celebritydietdoctor.com/andrea-baptiste-biggest-loser-winner/


This is about the season one winner
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Cillaliz on December 17, 2008, 02:38:14 PM
Time to go to the bank and head for home....laters
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2008, 02:48:41 PM
DR Ben - "Totally Baked": YUM!!

Indeed!
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2008, 02:49:57 PM
.....a holiday concert gone horribly awry.....

;D

Sounds like someone forgot that the transposer was on!
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2008, 02:51:09 PM
DR JoseSPiano - that is so cool about your tour tomorrow!  And WE get to hear about it firsthand!   :)
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2008, 02:52:12 PM
Well, us and a few thousand people on Twitter and Facebook...     ;)
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2008, 03:03:15 PM
.....a holiday concert gone horribly awry.....

;D

Sounds like someone forgot that the transposer was on!

Bet he puts a post it note on it now!
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: TCB on December 17, 2008, 03:08:26 PM
Cilla, I finished reading the new Titanic book.

What did you think? 


I thought the book was carefully laid out, the theory was explained in enough detail to make sense, without overwhelming the reader, and I enjoyed the author's style.  I think that this book does probably reveal the missing piece of the puzzle that has lasted for 96 years.

Now, having said that, I was horrified by the author's lack of knowledge or research into previously known facts about the sinking; especially considering the pages of sources that he references at the end of the book.  Unfortunately, it is a little difficult to accept this bold new theory as fact, when the author doesn't know or seem to care about errors that he states as facts.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Ginny on December 17, 2008, 03:25:04 PM
Wednesday evening greetings!  With 3 days behind us, I am more and more pleased with the choice they made for my replacement.  She asks very astute questions and seems comfortable talking with new people.  One more day behind-the-scenes, then she gets to shadow me Friday on my last day of information-waitressing.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: bk on December 17, 2008, 03:25:41 PM
With all those episodes of THE MOD SQUAD which BK has watched,  My QUESTION for ASK BK DAY is:

Did you notice Jack Stillman, aka Jack Wrangler in one of those episodes?

I ask because I've heard that the dear Mr. Wrangler is seriously ill with emphysema and in a care home.
I only recently watched the documentary JACK WRANGLER: ANATOMY OF AN ICON and found Mr. Wrangler to quite charming, open and honest.
I'm planning on sending him a "Thinking of You" card through a series of mutual friends.

I'd have to know which episodes.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: bk on December 17, 2008, 03:27:50 PM
Back from various and sundried errands.  Went to Costco and got three big food platters - sandwiches, pinwheels, and some seafood salad platter, and a big chocolate cake.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: bk on December 17, 2008, 03:29:17 PM
Also had a couple of packages today, including a Japanese import CD of an album I've been hoping would come out on CD since the advent of CD - Michel Legrand's big symphonic suites from Umbrellas of Cherbourg and The Go Between - on Columbia Records back in 1979.  It's as fab as I remembered it was.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 17, 2008, 03:29:35 PM
DR DerBrucer, where is your son-in-law tonight?

He arrived safely in Salem, VA just outside Roanoke.

der Brucer
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: George on December 17, 2008, 04:12:00 PM
One of the computer servers here at work went down (NOT a euphemism) for a while and it just came back up, but they're closing our building!  We can go home!  And since the administration made the decision, I don't need to use my personal "inclement weather" leave or my vacation time...it's "emergency leave," use of which is only decided by the building heads. ;D

But I have to mail a package, so that'll give me time to do it before it gets completely dark and even colder. :)
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: George on December 17, 2008, 04:12:22 PM
So, I'll be back later!
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: S. Woody White on December 17, 2008, 04:16:47 PM
A few pictures from the store...

Let us first say that it is a wonderful year for poinsettias.

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/GEORDIEMC/Poin0007.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/GEORDIEMC/Poin0001.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/GEORDIEMC/Poin0003.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/GEORDIEMC/Poin0004.jpg)

At least, it's a wonderful year for traditional poinsettias.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: S. Woody White on December 17, 2008, 04:23:50 PM
And then...

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/GEORDIEMC/Poin0005.jpg)

Someone came up with the idea of Hanukkah poinsettias...

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/GEORDIEMC/Poin0006.jpg)

Take a pink poinsettia, spray it with blue paint and glitter, and you have a brand new holiday tradition!

Gina, our florist, is appalled that she is having to sell these.  Der Brucer has likened them to flocked Christmas trees.  The rest of us have been shaking our heads in bewilderment.  Who comes up with these things? 
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: S. Woody White on December 17, 2008, 04:28:55 PM
I misplaced my Isosceles triangle.   Whatever will I do now?
Try playing the tambourine instead!
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: S. Woody White on December 17, 2008, 04:35:02 PM
You've Got My Computer in a State - that's the power ballad from my new musical.

Doesn't one of the verses go something like:

You've got my computer in a state -
Probably one of the lower 48.
But we're now past the expiration date
And I hate
To be such an ingrate
But you've got my computer in a state.


That's the opening verse sung by the chorus dancing with laptops.
Oooh!  A laptop dance!  I'm ordering my tickets now, before the rush!
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: S. Woody White on December 17, 2008, 04:42:10 PM
...We are not going "there" for Christmas Eve, we're going "here", instead.  Blame it all on something or other that happened during Thanksgiving when all the planning was done.  Afterthoughts led to repercussions in who was willing to do what at what risks, etc., etc.   Bottom line:  Some family members are "embarrassed" at what transpired during Thanksgiving and don't wish to witness a repeat.  Other family members are "afraid" of doing anything for "a group of us" because a certain family member may turn up and repeat his antics from Thanksgiving....
The odds are, no one had the foresight to record any of what happened and then post it on YouTube.  Drat the luck.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Laura on December 17, 2008, 04:46:19 PM
I saw something on the television about those painted poinsettias when I was at my sister's house. Very odd.

And the Hallelujah Chorus Gone Awry always makes me laugh. Well, cringe, then laugh.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 17, 2008, 04:47:26 PM
Good Evening!

-I think I will need to "rotate" out the "gentle foaming antibacterial soap" that I bought over the weekend.  It's a seasonal scent: Fresh Evergreen.  However, after I finish washing my hands, all the comes to mind is Brut and/or Hai Karate.  It's not altogether unpleasant, but it's definitely not evergreen-y.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 17, 2008, 04:48:20 PM
DR DerBrucer, where is your son-in-law tonight?

He arrived safely in Salem, VA just outside Roanoke.

der Brucer

Does he need restaurant recommendations?

;)
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: MBarnum on December 17, 2008, 04:49:16 PM
Anybody else remember this group?

Glenys the girl was married to Clive the tallest blonde guy.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MavMmhj9s4

I do not remember them...but I enjoyed looking at the videos of New Seekers singing Georgy Girl!
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 17, 2008, 04:51:08 PM
DR DerBrucer - It sounds like your Son-In-Law is making good time.  And I'm guessing he's taking your originally plotted route?  If so, if he wants a nice breather - a.k.a. lunch - he should either stop in Middletown or Winchester, Virginia - right off of 1-81 and 66.  Some great places to eat in both towns.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Jane on December 17, 2008, 04:52:35 PM
I have no idea why a blue & reddish poinsettia looks like Chanukah colors.  I'm also shaking my head.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 17, 2008, 04:53:01 PM
Oh... As I mentioned yesterday...

FIRE MEETS DESIRE (http://www.firemeetsdesire.com/)

;D

*It's actually a well done website, and very clever - I like the "spray".  However, that BK King-Mask-Guy still creeps me out.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Cillaliz on December 17, 2008, 04:54:31 PM
Cilla, I finished reading the new Titanic book.

What did you think? 


I thought the book was carefully laid out, the theory was explained in enough detail to make sense, without overwhelming the reader, and I enjoyed the author's style.  I think that this book does probably reveal the missing piece of the puzzle that has lasted for 96 years.

Now, having said that, I was horrified by the author's lack of knowledge or research into previously known facts about the sinking; especially considering the pages of sources that he references at the end of the book.  Unfortunately, it is a little difficult to accept this bold new theory as fact, when the author doesn't know or seem to care about errors that he states as facts.

Hmmm you are making me more curious about the errors.  I've read a lot about the Titanic and it find it fascinating. I haven't focused so much on why it sunk as I have the stories of the people on board and the ship in all its grandeur. I'm not sure I know what mistakes you are referring to and would love to hear more about it
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 17, 2008, 04:54:40 PM


(http://images.usatoday.com/money/_photos/2004/03/19/whopper-inside2-0.jpg)
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Cillaliz on December 17, 2008, 04:57:01 PM
Wednesday evening greetings!  With 3 days behind us, I am more and more pleased with the choice they made for my replacement.  She asks very astute questions and seems comfortable talking with new people.  One more day behind-the-scenes, then she gets to shadow me Friday on my last day of information-waitressing.

Nice to know you are leaving the place in good hands.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 17, 2008, 04:58:52 PM
DR JoseSPiano - that is so cool about your tour tomorrow!  And WE get to hear about it firsthand!   :)

You betcha!

Well, us and a few thousand people on Twitter and Facebook...     ;)

But, of course!  I have a feeling that I'll be too busy snapping pictures and asking question to Twitter or update my Facebook status during the tour.  However, I'm guessing the tour will be good for a few "tweets" here and there, as well as a blog post, or at least a new photo gallery on Flickr and Facebook.

*And I do feel a bit of an obligation to the folks at Newyorkology to "tweet" about the tour, since they were the ones who tipped me off to them in the first place.  (Since I don't read the FoodTV blogs, believe it or not.)  ;)
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 17, 2008, 05:00:45 PM
Wednesday evening greetings!  With 3 days behind us, I am more and more pleased with the choice they made for my replacement.  She asks very astute questions and seems comfortable talking with new people.  One more day behind-the-scenes, then she gets to shadow me Friday on my last day of information-waitressing.

It's always nice leaving a job knowing that you won't have to worry about things after you've left.  :)



*Of course, there are those rare occasions when you could give a sh*t once you leave the building.  ;D
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Laura on December 17, 2008, 05:01:29 PM
http://s238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/?action=view&current=kittenxmastree.jpg
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Cillaliz on December 17, 2008, 05:01:55 PM
The forecast here is now that we will have freezing rain and snow starting tomorrow sometime with an additional 5-7 inches of snow.  Then snow on Saturday and snow next Tuesday.  There is a real chance that Christmas may be me and the cats! Not sure, but I'm not going to take any chances with the weather and my mother agrees 100%.  So, I'm going to get some supplies to make my own traditional dinner just in case.  I can always have it later if the weather is good enough to go.

It's very cold out tonight, but I think I'm going to go venture out and go to the grocery store and stock up.  I have a feeling I'll be coming home from work early and don't want to try to shop in the bad weather.  Laters
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Tomovoz on December 17, 2008, 05:10:53 PM
Anybody else remember this group?

Glenys the girl was married to Clive the tallest blonde guy.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MavMmhj9s4

I do not remember them...but I enjoyed looking at the videos of New Seekers singing Georgy Girl!

No "New" DR Michael.  The New Seekers had no singers in common with the Old Seekers. Different groups (though Keith Potger from the "old" Seekers managed the NEW Seekers.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 17, 2008, 05:13:29 PM
http://s238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/?action=view&current=kittenxmastree.jpg

DR Laura - Were you trying to do this:

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/kittenxmastree.jpg)
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: FJL on December 17, 2008, 05:18:41 PM
Plant a reddish, get a reddish, so they say
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Tomovoz on December 17, 2008, 05:25:50 PM
Someone plants a seed - DR FJL makes a pun grow.
(but as DerBrucer reminded us - Only God can make a tree)
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: JMK on December 17, 2008, 05:27:58 PM
Someone plants a seed - DR FJL makes a pun grow.
(but as DerBrucer reminded us - Only God can make a tree)

Have you ever seen derBrucer and Joyce Kilmer together?
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 17, 2008, 05:30:21 PM
LOL.

Oh they would notice, DR MBARNUM.

Well here it is.....a holiday concert gone horribly awry.....audio only.

http://www.billandellie.com/sounds/Messiah.mp3

;D

Alas, I've been "there" before.  "Oh, what do you mean you didn't realize that was what that switch did?!?!?!?"
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: S. Woody White on December 17, 2008, 05:30:36 PM
Someone plants a seed - DR FJL makes a pun grow.
(but as DerBrucer reminded us - Only God can make a tree)

Have you ever seen derBrucer and Joyce Kilmer together?
I've never even seen him with Ogden Nash!
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Tomovoz on December 17, 2008, 05:31:38 PM
Someone plants a seed - DR FJL makes a pun grow.
(but as DerBrucer reminded us - Only God can make a tree)

Have you ever seen derBrucer and Joyce Kilmer together?

My favourite (favorite) line of the day!  Thanks Jeff!
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2008, 05:36:13 PM
How darling, Laura DR!!   :)
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: singdaw on December 17, 2008, 05:36:40 PM
Stay warm and safe, DR Cillaliz!
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Jennifer on December 17, 2008, 05:53:22 PM
I watched HEROES and it went over by 1 minute. Luckily i was able to watch that online!

Btw, is anybody else excited that season 2 of DAMAGES starts in a few weeks.

Jan 7th in the US.
Jan 18th in Canada.

Jennifer, did you read this: 'Canadian Idol' canceled in 2009 (http://www.comcast.net/articles/entertainment/20081217/NA.TV.Canadian.Idol/)?

Yes i did. It was in the paper today.  I can't quite figure out why. They've done it every year for quite a few years now.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Ginny on December 17, 2008, 05:53:56 PM
DR Jose - lucky you, getting to tour the Food Network Studios!  Can you find out for me how one gets to be one of the diners behind Marc Summers during his Unwrapped intros?

Chelsea Market is one of the places I've been wanting to revisit since our great walking tour of 2005.  DH Richard would like it a lot!
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Jennifer on December 17, 2008, 05:55:42 PM
Oh!

And thanks to a tip from Newyorkology.com via Twitter, I managed to score a ticket to the tour of the Food Network Studios tomorrow morning. In fact, I scored the last one. They are running some "trial tours" right now in the hopes of making them a regular "attraction".

The Iron Chef Kitchen Stadium will be included along with Bobby Flay's and Rachael Ray's sets. And cameras will be permitted and were sort of encouraged during my confirmation phone call.

Needless to say, I'm excited, and since they're down at Chelsea Market, I can grab a latte at Ninth Street Espresso (truly my favorite cup of coffee in the city) and a Fat Witch Brownie too. :)

This sounds like so much fun. Don't forget to tell us all about it!
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 17, 2008, 05:57:11 PM
Well, maybe this will ease some of the frustration for any Time-Warner customers here in HHW (and elsewhere):

Workers model in fun Time Warner calendar (http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2008/12/15/2008-12-15_workers_model_in_fun_time_warner_calenda.html)

If you'd rather skip the text, here the picture gallery:

Time Warner Cable's Calendar Babes (http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/galleries/time_warners_calendar_babes/time_warners_calendar_babes.html)
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 17, 2008, 05:58:48 PM
DR Jose - lucky you, getting to tour the Food Network Studios!  Can you find out for me how one gets to be one of the diners behind Marc Summers during his Unwrapped intros?



DR Ginny - Actually, I just recently met one of Marc Summers' co-producers.  I'll be sure to ask him how to be in the background.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Jennifer on December 17, 2008, 06:01:43 PM
Has anyone read any books by libba bray? I'm on the first book of her gemma doyle trilogy, a great and terrible beauty.

It's quite interesting. But for some reason it's taken me a while to get through it.

Also has anyone read the House of Night series by PC and Kristin Cast. I have the first 3, Marked, betrayed and Chosen.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Laura on December 17, 2008, 06:24:44 PM
Thanks, DR Jose. Something about Photobucket has changed. At least as far as my computer goes. The thing I used to click is different now and doesn't copy like it used to.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 17, 2008, 06:26:04 PM
For any fans - or anti-fans - of Rocco DiSpirito, the New York Times did a lengthy article on him and his recent non-chef-like pursuits in today's Dining section.  A very interesting read for a number of reasons, at least to me.

Taking Heat For Not Cooking (http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/17/dining/17rocc.html?partner=permalink&exprod=permalink)
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: td on December 17, 2008, 06:27:14 PM
I am reading two absolutely fascinating books right now, books which  - at least one of which - DR Jane would probably like to read:
THE DISCOVERY OF HEAVEN:
(according to Amazon):
Dutch novelist Harry Mulisch has created an epic tale of love, friendship, and divine intervention in this cerebral story of heavenly influence. On earth, the novel revolves around the friendship of a brilliant, charismatic astronomer and a talented linguist born on the same day. The two men also happen to share a lover, a woman of simple beauty who is a gifted cellist. These relationships, both intellectual and intimate, produce several intriguing conversations about science, art, and theology, and a child of uncertain paternity. The child's birth is closely followed by a number of mysterious accidents, spirited affairs, untimely deaths, and other acts that reveal the influence of higher powers. Quinten, the star-fated child, has a mission from on high to return the covenant God made with man before he was led astray by science and the dark influence of the devil. An engrossing, and at times comic, story of theology and science, angels, and earthly desires, is cleverly told in this hugely ambitious novel.

. . .and. . .

After reading Steve Berry's THE VENETIAN BETRAYAL, I felt the need to read up on Alexander the Great, so I picked up Steven Pressfield's THE VIRTUES OF WAR, which has Alexander as narrator. . .
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Danise on December 17, 2008, 06:30:08 PM
Hi all!  I'm just popping in to say "Hello".  I have to say that life can play some very funny games.

I received a phone call from a old friend of mine who has asked me out to dinner several times but each time was when I was dealing with something (like last time was the night I brought Bear home from his surgery).  I thought I would never hear from him again but he called again tonight.  We had a very pleasant conversation and he asked me to to dinner and movie with him on Saturday.  I told him that for once I didn't have any life or death situations going on in my life and I would love to go.  We both laughed and he said he would call back on Friday to find out what time we'll go out, to what movie and to what restaurant.

I no sooner hung the phone up and the phone rang again.  I thought it was him calling back but it was Thelma telling me that Bill (her husband) almost died last night!  I asked her if she needed me to come to her but she said she was ok.  She's at the hospital with Bill and just wanted to let me know what had happened. 

I'm floored at the timing, if nothing else.  I can't believe that not 2 minutes before I said I didn't have any life or death situations in my life right now and this happens.

Please send vibes for Bill. 

   
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 17, 2008, 06:30:54 PM
Thanks, DR Jose. Something about Photobucket has changed. At least as far as my computer goes. The thing I used to click is different now and doesn't copy like it used to.

Yes... The links that used to appear right under the picture, now only appear when you mouse-over them.  However, you can always click on the pic to bring it up in it's own window, and the proper IMG link will appear to the right of the picture - just click to copy it to your clipboard.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Danise on December 17, 2008, 06:32:20 PM
My computer is messing up as well.  The internet connection keeps going out.  I don't know why.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 17, 2008, 06:42:14 PM
I'm trying to watch this new version of THE NUTCRACKER on Great Performances, but it's just not doing it for me.  Once you've seen Mark Morris' THE HARD NUT there's no going back.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 17, 2008, 06:45:31 PM
Page Eight HARD NUT Dance:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/WandaDuck/Nut2650.jpg)
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 17, 2008, 06:47:27 PM
Of course, not matter what version you watch or are into, you can't beat that Tchaikovsky music.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Laura on December 17, 2008, 06:52:55 PM
Vibes and prayers to Bill!

Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Michael on December 17, 2008, 06:55:07 PM
Hello All

That's all.

Just checking in
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Danise on December 17, 2008, 07:01:06 PM
Sorry about that all.  My computer's internet was acting up and I had to call Brighthouse.

Thank you for the Vibes and prayers for Bill, DR Laura.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: TCB on December 17, 2008, 07:03:57 PM
Cilla, I finished reading the new Titanic book.

What did you think? 


I thought the book was carefully laid out, the theory was explained in enough detail to make sense, without overwhelming the reader, and I enjoyed the author's style.  I think that this book does probably reveal the missing piece of the puzzle that has lasted for 96 years.

Now, having said that, I was horrified by the author's lack of knowledge or research into previously known facts about the sinking; especially considering the pages of sources that he references at the end of the book.  Unfortunately, it is a little difficult to accept this bold new theory as fact, when the author doesn't know or seem to care about errors that he states as facts.

Hmmm you are making me more curious about the errors.  I've read a lot about the Titanic and it find it fascinating. I haven't focused so much on why it sunk as I have the stories of the people on board and the ship in all its grandeur. I'm not sure I know what mistakes you are referring to and would love to hear more about it


One small example is when the author talks about the Titanic shooting off red emergency rockets.  The rockets were white.  Now, that may seem like a pretty unimportant fact, except that a good portion of the testimony at both the American and British Inquiry into the sinking revolved around whether or not the white rockets fired by the Titanic, were the same white rockets seen by the ship, SS Californian on the night of April 14 - 15.  And, if so, did the SS Californian ignore an obvious distress call from another ship that night that was only a few miles away.  So, the color of the rockets in Titanic lore is a big deal, and not an unimportant fact.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Michael on December 17, 2008, 07:06:59 PM
Got a question for all and any tech guru out there.

Some how some songs from my Ipod disappeared from my computer but are still on the Ipod, I want to restore them by transfering them from the Ipod to the computer but have been unsuccesful. (The original cds are packed away) Any suggestion on how to do it?
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Laura on December 17, 2008, 07:07:22 PM
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w247/SaltonSeaTrip/maine.jpg)
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Danise on December 17, 2008, 07:08:35 PM
My 'puter is  still messing up.  Drat!  It's to late for this.  Guess I'll have to sign off for tonight.

Laters all!
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 17, 2008, 07:27:32 PM
Got a question for all and any tech guru out there.

Some how some songs from my Ipod disappeared from my computer but are still on the Ipod, I want to restore them by transfering them from the Ipod to the computer but have been unsuccesful. (The original cds are packed away) Any suggestion on how to do it?

Are you currently trying to sync your iPod to a new computer? or to two computers?

It's sound like you did an Auto-Sync without selecting the proper option(s).
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2008, 07:47:10 PM
http://s238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/?action=view&current=kittenxmastree.jpg

DR Laura - Were you trying to do this:

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/kittenxmastree.jpg)

Soooo cute!
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2008, 07:48:46 PM
DR Danise VIBES for Bill & Thelma.

Have fun Saturday night.
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Post by: Laura on December 17, 2008, 07:48:49 PM
We will miss her when she's gone. She goes to adoptions on Christmas Eve.
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2008, 07:49:41 PM
Wonderful adoptions for sweet little orange kitty!

'night
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 17, 2008, 07:52:18 PM
Got a question for all and any tech guru out there.

Some how some songs from my Ipod disappeared from my computer but are still on the Ipod, I want to restore them by transfering them from the Ipod to the computer but have been unsuccesful. (The original cds are packed away) Any suggestion on how to do it?

DR MS, you won't be able to do this through iTunes--Apple is very strict about song transfers being a one-way street from iTunes to iPod.

However, there is third party software out there that will allow you to do this.  I used something on my first iPod called Anapod, which allowed two-way transfers. And I think it was able to co-exist on the same PC with iTunes.  I would not suggest using it to transfer songs TO your iPod because iTunes will not recognize them when you resync with it.

Another option, though I don't completely recall how to do it at the mo', is to set your iPod to act as an external hard drive before you attach to your PC (it has something to do with the way you push the select and forward and back controls on the click wheel at the same time.)  Then after you attach your iPod to your PC, you will be able to see it through Windows Explorer.  Then you need to change the configuration of the way you can view the iPod drive in Explorer by allowing you to view hidden folders and files.  The songs will then be visible.  The problem here is that (at least it was a problem with older iPods) the song file names are encrypted, so you really can't tell what the songs are unless you transfer the entire contents of the iPod back to your PC and then try each song.  On second thought, this probably is not a good idea.  I would try looking for third party sorftware instead...
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2008, 07:55:57 PM
Back from a surprisingly fun LACCTAA party - as usual, hardly any actual alums could be bothered to show up, but the current students were all there and very appreciative of the food and liquid refreshment.  I didn't eat anything and afterwards went to an Eyetalian jernt called Palermo where I had a salad and spaghetti with one meatball and one sausage, and a couple pieces of garlic bread.  I basically ate the sausage and the meatball and about a quarter of the spaghetti, leaving the rest, and now I am very full indeed.
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2008, 07:56:15 PM
And now I shall watch a French motion picture from France.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 17, 2008, 08:02:45 PM
Got a question for all and any tech guru out there.

Some how some songs from my Ipod disappeared from my computer but are still on the Ipod, I want to restore them by transfering them from the Ipod to the computer but have been unsuccesful. (The original cds are packed away) Any suggestion on how to do it?

DR MS, you won't be able to do this through iTunes--Apple is very strict about song transfers being a one-way street from iTunes to iPod.

However, there is third party software out there that will allow you to do this.  I used something on my first iPod called Anapod, which allowed two-way transfers. And I think it was able to co-exist on the same PC with iTunes.  I would not suggest using it to transfer songs TO your iPod because iTunes will not recognize them when you resync with it.

Another option, though I don't completely recall how to do it at the mo', is to set your iPod to act as an external hard drive before you attach to your PC (it has something to do with the way you push the select and forward and back controls on the click wheel at the same time.)  Then after you attach your iPod to your PC, you will be able to see it through Windows Explorer.  Then you need to change the configuration of the way you can view the iPod drive in Explorer by allowing you to view hidden folders and files.  The songs will then be visible.  The problem here is that (at least it was a problem with older iPods) the song file names are encrypted, so you really can't tell what the songs are unless you transfer the entire contents of the iPod back to your PC and then try each song.  On second thought, this probably is not a good idea.  I would try looking for third party sorftware instead...

Actually... If his iPod was synced with that particular computer and iTunes library, then you can "sync" back to iTunes.  -It works the same way iPhone purchases work with iTunes - they sync to iTunes from your phone.

I think.

;)

*DR Michael S - Do you happen to know if the music files have also been deleted from your computer?  -Just look under "Music -> iTunes -> iTunes Music ->".  -If you still see folders with Artist names - as well as .m4p files in those folders, then your music is still on your computer.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 17, 2008, 08:03:21 PM
* * * * *  Vibes for Bill and for Thelma, friend of DR Danise  * * * * *
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 17, 2008, 08:11:00 PM
~~~~~VIBES TO BILL AND THELMA~~~~~~
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Post by: Tomovoz on December 17, 2008, 08:13:18 PM
Reading the posts from Michael and the suggestions from Jose and Dan makes me realise I am most certainly in a different time zone - on a different planet!
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Post by: Matt H. on December 17, 2008, 08:13:59 PM
I managed to get more watched tonight than I expected. I began with 2 1/2 more episodes of THE TUDORS. Even though most of the shows are almost an hour long, they pass by pretty quickly. I'm enjoying seeing them all again.

Anne has given birth to Elizabeth and miscarried the next child, gradually losing Henry's love day by day. George and Mark are getting close. And Sir Thomas More is now in the Tower but not yet beheaded.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 17, 2008, 08:15:16 PM
It takes a lot these days to make my jaw drop (minds out of the gutter, please), but then I saw this story    (http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Adolf-Hitlers-Birthday-Cake-Nightmare.html) on my local news tonight...
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Post by: Matt H. on December 17, 2008, 08:16:38 PM
At 8:35, I stopped watching THE TUDORS and watched last night's episode of LEVERAGE. Another enjoyable outing even if it didn't quite measure up to the first two. Still, some good surprises and fake-outs by both sides.

And one of the main guest stars is that wonderful actor who plays the psychotic Dr. Charles Walker on MEDIUM. Always enjoy seeing him on any show.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 17, 2008, 08:17:24 PM
Reading the posts from Michael and the suggestions from Jose and Dan makes me realise I am most certainly in a different time zone - on a different planet!

DR Tomovoz, you have no idea how often I long to go back to that planet.
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Post by: Matt H. on December 17, 2008, 08:19:39 PM
LIFE had an entertaining episode tonight with the always great Garrett Dillahunt as the primary guest star. More people should be watching this very entertaining procedural.
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Post by: Matt H. on December 17, 2008, 08:20:51 PM
LAW & ORDER had a good one tonight, too, with Ned Beatty as a judge on the edge of dementia. The case itself was interesting, and then the whole judge problem took over the hour. Very unusual.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 17, 2008, 08:22:57 PM
I thought that headline was CANNIBAL IDOL CANCELED

Eh?  What's that?  The Cannonball is idle?  Cancelled?  How'm I suppose to get to Pixley?
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Tomovoz on December 17, 2008, 08:23:07 PM
I'm listening to Mr Michael Ball's "Back to Bacharach" CD. He uses the same effective (to me) gimmick of choosing songs usually associated with female singers.

Wasn't there a Bacharach tribute concert somewhere recently?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 17, 2008, 08:25:45 PM
As for tonight's "Top Chef"....

Eh...
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Post by: Tomovoz on December 17, 2008, 08:25:47 PM
Reading the posts from Michael and the suggestions from Jose and Dan makes me realise I am most certainly in a different time zone - on a different planet!

DR Tomovoz, you have no idea how often I long to go back to that planet.

Click your heels together and Believe.
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Post by: Matt H. on December 17, 2008, 08:28:19 PM
I did record CSI: NY which I'll watch tomorrow as I'm having a snack at lunchtime. I'm invited to a Christmas dinner tomorrow night, so I'll eat something very light at lunch.
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Post by: FJL on December 17, 2008, 08:28:37 PM
I'm waiting for the Back to Baklava concert.

Is there one coming up?
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Post by: Matt H. on December 17, 2008, 08:28:49 PM
And now my evening surf is completed and I'm going to head downstairs to bed.

Good night!
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Post by: FJL on December 17, 2008, 08:29:24 PM
They're having a Back to back-crack sale at my chiropractors.
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Post by: MBarnum on December 17, 2008, 08:30:17 PM
Orange Kitty certainly makes a lovely Christmas ornament.
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 17, 2008, 08:30:35 PM
Cilla, I finished reading the new Titanic book.

What did you think? 


I thought the book was carefully laid out, the theory was explained in enough detail to make sense, without overwhelming the reader, and I enjoyed the author's style.  I think that this book does probably reveal the missing piece of the puzzle that has lasted for 96 years.

Now, having said that, I was horrified by the author's lack of knowledge or research into previously known facts about the sinking; especially considering the pages of sources that he references at the end of the book.  Unfortunately, it is a little difficult to accept this bold new theory as fact, when the author doesn't know or seem to care about errors that he states as facts.

Hmmm you are making me more curious about the errors.  I've read a lot about the Titanic and it find it fascinating. I haven't focused so much on why it sunk as I have the stories of the people on board and the ship in all its grandeur. I'm not sure I know what mistakes you are referring to and would love to hear more about it


One small example is when the author talks about the Titanic shooting off red emergency rockets.  The rockets were white.  Now, that may seem like a pretty unimportant fact, except that a good portion of the testimony at both the American and British Inquiry into the sinking revolved around whether or not the white rockets fired by the Titanic, were the same white rockets seen by the ship, SS Californian on the night of April 14 - 15.  And, if so, did the SS Californian ignore an obvious distress call from another ship that night that was only a few miles away.  So, the color of the rockets in Titanic lore is a big deal, and not an unimportant fact.

I knew about the Californian controversy about whether they saw the flares, but I wasn't aware that there was an issue about the color of the flares.   You're right, you would think someone writing a book about this wouldn't make that mistake.

I know you probably mentioned it before, but how did you first get interested in the Titanic?
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Post by: Tomovoz on December 17, 2008, 08:31:00 PM
I wonder if an evening serf has completed and gone downstairs to bed?
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Post by: MBarnum on December 17, 2008, 08:31:27 PM
All that mumbo jumbo is one reason I have yet to get an IPod or MP3 player...I am just not sure if I could figure out how to work it all! It sounds all very confusing.
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 17, 2008, 08:31:28 PM
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w247/SaltonSeaTrip/maine.jpg)

I see a horse!!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 17, 2008, 08:32:27 PM
I'm waiting for the Back to Baklava concert.

Is there one coming up?

-And if it's held outdoors, you'd probably have to wear a balaclava.
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 17, 2008, 08:32:37 PM
http://s238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/?action=view&current=kittenxmastree.jpg

DR Laura - Were you trying to do this:

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/kittenxmastree.jpg)

Soooo cute!

Has the Yellow Kitty knocked the tree over yet?
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Post by: Tomovoz on December 17, 2008, 08:33:45 PM
I think it was another occasion when DR TCB missed the boat.  Or was that the Cutty Sark?
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Post by: Tomovoz on December 17, 2008, 08:35:25 PM
Bella Cleaver - I think she was a friend of Lucretia Borgia.
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Post by: td on December 17, 2008, 08:35:42 PM
DR Michael: have you tried this:
http://www.xtremsoft.com/xpodclone.php

My soon-to-be cousin recommended it to me when he repaired my computer two weeks ago. . .
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Post by: Tomovoz on December 17, 2008, 08:35:53 PM
or maybe the Beaver's Aunt
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 17, 2008, 08:36:24 PM
"But, Ma, I want to be a chiropractor!"

"Don't you give me back talk!"
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Post by: Tomovoz on December 17, 2008, 08:38:11 PM


I see a horse!!
[/quote]

Behold a Pale Horse
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 17, 2008, 08:39:40 PM
All that mumbo jumbo is one reason I have yet to get an IPod or MP3 player...I am just not sure if I could figure out how to work it all! It sounds all very confusing.

DR MB, then you are not going to want to hear about what I'm going through to get THAT GIRL to you.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 17, 2008, 08:42:49 PM
Oh, kitty tree,
Oh, kitty tree,
Meow meow meow meow meow meow meow.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Tomovoz on December 17, 2008, 08:43:25 PM
Can't you deliver it by Egyptian Cab Driver?
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Post by: Tomovoz on December 17, 2008, 08:44:15 PM
"But, Ma, I want to be a chiropractor!"

"Don't you give me back talk!"

DtM bending over backwards to get a laugh.
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Post by: FJL on December 17, 2008, 08:45:57 PM
TO SERF WITH LOVE - isn't that a lulu of a title?
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: FJL on December 17, 2008, 08:47:40 PM
What did the Egyptian cab driver say to the Bangles?

"Why don't you just walk?"


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Post by: JMK on December 17, 2008, 08:50:20 PM
I'm listening to Mr Michael Ball's "Back to Bacharach" CD. He uses the same effective (to me) gimmick of choosing songs usually associated with female singers.

Wasn't there a Bacharach tribute concert somewhere recently?

Yes, in Portland, but that was a few years ago.   ;D
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Tomovoz on December 17, 2008, 08:50:32 PM
Sad to say I'm laughing DR FJL.

It's a slightly manic Thursday here.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 17, 2008, 08:52:22 PM
I'm pretty sure that they said "Get your asp over to TCM tonight" to promote their Egyptian themed evening of movies.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Druxy on December 17, 2008, 08:55:16 PM
Tonight, my wife and I watched THE GREAT LIE w/Bette Davis.

It was very slow going, then just when they got to the most dramatic part, they wrapped the whole thing up in 2 minutes.

Very disappointing.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 17, 2008, 08:59:18 PM
Alright, bed time here.  I have to get up early tomorrow to face my fifties.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Tomovoz on December 17, 2008, 08:59:19 PM
I'm pretty sure that they said "Get your asp over to TCM tonight" to promote their Egyptian themed evening of movies.

thanks Dan

I'm reminded now of the line from "Carry on Cleo"

Infamy infamy they've all got it in f'r me.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Tomovoz on December 17, 2008, 09:00:28 PM
I'm listening to Mr Michael Ball's "Back to Bacharach" CD. He uses the same effective (to me) gimmick of choosing songs usually associated with female singers.

Wasn't there a Bacharach tribute concert somewhere recently?


Yes, in Portland, but that was a few years ago.   ;D


Maybe someone on the East Coast will pick up the idea.  Even a Hal David Tribute.
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Post by: FJL on December 17, 2008, 09:05:26 PM
A Mack David tribute - members of the Bar association singing Hello Dolly over and over
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Tomovoz on December 17, 2008, 09:10:42 PM
Well I'm lost there DR FJL.

Mock Daffyd.  I think that is Welsh soup.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: FJL on December 17, 2008, 09:15:14 PM
Didn't Mack David sue Jerry Herman, saying herman had stolen the tune for Hello Dolly from David's song Sunflower?  And david got a nice settlement, reportedly since Herman was under pressure to close the deal on the Hello dolly film rights.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Tomovoz on December 17, 2008, 09:17:51 PM
I had forgotten that totally DR FJL.  and YES.
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Post by: FJL on December 17, 2008, 09:18:06 PM
A Time magazine article from 1964 on the Mack David -Jerry herman controversy

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,830741,00.html?promoid=googlep
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Post by: Tomovoz on December 17, 2008, 09:20:06 PM
I'm listening to Petula Clark sing her #1 European hit "Chariot" which was to become a #1 hit for Little Peggy March (Not a Little Woman reference)as "I will Follow him" .Theirs was not a sister act.
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Post by: Tomovoz on December 17, 2008, 09:21:28 PM
Thank you for the link DR FJL.
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 17, 2008, 09:22:55 PM
Time for sleep...night all
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Post by: Jane on December 17, 2008, 09:33:09 PM
So far the BIG snow storm expected has not happened.  G-d I hope it doesn't.  I REALLY, REALLY, don't want any snow.  I want my children home for the first time in four years.  Craig & Ioana arrive tomorrow night.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 17, 2008, 09:48:51 PM
DR Jane - You're up late(r) tonight.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 17, 2008, 09:58:17 PM
And speaking of sleep...

With the addition of the Food Network Studio tour to my schedule tomorrow, I'm going to be in for a long day.  Since I'm going to be in the 'hood, I'm going to go ahead and get my hair cut too down at Chelsea Barber - and I'm about a week overdue for a hair cut.  I'm gonna try to get down there early enough to get my hair cut before the tour, but if I have to wait for a chair during the lunch "rush" then so be it.  Then it's another afternoon of Lion King auditions, followed up by another evening at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall for a recital by the tenor, Paul Groves.

(http://www.carnegiehall.org/common/imgs/mag/groves.jpg)

I'm really looking forward this recital.  He and his pianist, Pedja Muzijevic, will be performing song cycles by Beethoven, Britten, Fauré and Rachmaninov.  I'm especially eager to hear Britten's "Holy Sonnets of John Donne", and Fauré's "La Bonne Chanson" - they were two of my "Dream Cycles" when I was in school, ones I wanted to play and sing.  I just hope my audition session doesn't run over since the recital is at 7:30, and I'm supposed to go until 7:00.

Oh.. Where was I?

Oh, yes...

Goodnight.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2008, 10:08:52 PM
Reading the posts from Michael and the suggestions from Jose and Dan makes me realise I am most certainly in a different time zone - on a different planet!

DR Tomovoz, you have no idea how often I long to go back to that planet.

Sweet Transexual.....how I long to return.....................
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2008, 10:12:21 PM
Cat in the Tree.....lovely photo.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2008, 10:13:43 PM
I have spent the evening listening to some vinyl record albums....including 4 Jacks and a Jill....two albums released on RCA.....and they sound pretty good for being  40 years old.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 17, 2008, 10:14:29 PM
Grand Hotel......I didn't read the posts quickly enough, everyone left.

Vibes for Bill husband of Thelma friend of DR DANISE who is going out on a DATE this weekend.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Tomovoz on December 17, 2008, 10:17:31 PM
I have spent the evening listening to some vinyl record albums....including 4 Jacks and a Jill....two albums released on RCA.....and they sound pretty good for being  40 years old.
It's A Strange Strange World We Live in Jack!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on December 17, 2008, 10:26:30 PM
Greetings one and all.. I am still alive...

I am stuck at the library for "Part Deux of Library study time after midnight"

I am hoping there are no surprises like there was the other night... Not fun to stand outside in -20 after some foolish kids pulled the fire alarm...

BTW, I think I spied bk's errant and curious cows.... They are in the library studying here!  They are mooing happily over Organic Chemistry, Calculus and Microbiolgy! 
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Post by: DakotaCelt on December 17, 2008, 10:27:46 PM
Vibes to Danise's friend, Thelma's hubby!

Have fun on your date this weekend Danise!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on December 17, 2008, 10:30:24 PM
http://s238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/?action=view&current=kittenxmastree.jpg

DR Laura - Were you trying to do this:
 What a sweet picture!

I hope she goes to a good home.
(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/kittenxmastree.jpg)
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Post by: George on December 17, 2008, 10:32:51 PM
Hi all!  I'm just popping in to say "Hello".  I have to say that life can play some very funny games.

I received a phone call from a old friend of mine who has asked me out to dinner several times but each time was when I was dealing with something (like last time was the night I brought Bear home from his surgery).  I thought I would never hear from him again but he called again tonight.  We had a very pleasant conversation and he asked me to to dinner and movie with him on Saturday.  I told him that for once I didn't have any life or death situations going on in my life and I would love to go.  We both laughed and he said he would call back on Friday to find out what time we'll go out, to what movie and to what restaurant.

Great news, Danise!  Enjoy your date with him! ;D

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Post by: George on December 17, 2008, 10:33:35 PM
I no sooner hung the phone up and the phone rang again.  I thought it was him calling back but it was Thelma telling me that Bill (her husband) almost died last night!  I asked her if she needed me to come to her but she said she was ok.  She's at the hospital with Bill and just wanted to let me know what had happened. 

I'm floored at the timing, if nothing else.  I can't believe that not 2 minutes before I said I didn't have any life or death situations in my life right now and this happens.

Please send vibes for Bill.

~~~Vibes for DR Danise's DF Thelma's DH Bill!!~~~
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: George on December 17, 2008, 10:36:31 PM
http://s238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/?action=view&current=kittenxmastree.jpg

DR Laura - Were you trying to do this:

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/kittenxmastree.jpg)

So cute!! :D
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Post by: bk on December 17, 2008, 10:37:34 PM
The French movie from France was a complete delight.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: George on December 17, 2008, 10:37:46 PM
Well, I must Wussburger.  I'm going upstairs to my bedroom.  I have some TV shows that I need to watch on the DVR in my bedroom (then delete from said DVR) and I will also be addressing my holiday cards (I don't have any actual Christmas cards), so good night, all.

:)
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: Tomovoz on December 17, 2008, 10:42:57 PM
http://play.sockandawe.com/game

It's not a shoe fly pie recipe but it shoe is fun.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: bk on December 17, 2008, 11:20:57 PM
Amazing, four posts to 300 and everyone leaves.  I gotta tell you.
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: DakotaCelt on December 17, 2008, 11:28:32 PM
The cows are still here...
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: DakotaCelt on December 17, 2008, 11:28:44 PM
They are looking for the coffee pot....
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: DakotaCelt on December 17, 2008, 11:29:14 PM
I pose this question..


Is it wise for cows to drink coffee?
Title: Re: IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 17, 2008, 11:54:02 PM
DR DerBrucer - It sounds like your Son-In-Law is making good time.  And I'm guessing he's taking your originally plotted route?  If so, if he wants a nice breather - a.k.a. lunch - he should either stop in Middletown or Winchester, Virginia - right off of 1-81 and 66.  Some great places to eat in both towns.

Yup, the original route - and he was pleased with the drive up to Roanoke. As far as lunch goes - he is aiming for home as fast as he can; if the truck didn't need gas he would be wearing Depends. He wants to start off at 3-4AM - I hope my warning about winding roads in foggy hills will be taken and he will wait 'til daylight. A 7 AM departure will get him aroung DC in plenty of time to miss the rush.

der Brucer