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Title: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: bk on September 27, 2009, 12:33:06 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes were too marvelous for words and yet contained words, and now it is time for you to post until the too MOOvelous cows come home.
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Post by: bk on September 27, 2009, 12:34:05 AM: And the word of the day is: PLUMPLY!
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Post by: DAW on September 27, 2009, 02:19:26 AM: bk - thank you for always writing the notes.

Even when you don't feel like it.

:)
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Post by: DAW on September 27, 2009, 02:20:21 AM: This morning is church. And tonight starts Yom Kippur.

Have an easy fast, for those observing.
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Post by: Ben on September 27, 2009, 05:22:18 AM: Rain has come to Manhattan.

Today is the Annual Broadway Cares Flea Market, usually held outdoors on 44th Street and in Shubert Alley.

Since rain has been in the forecast for most of the week and it's supposed to rain most of the day they decided to move the FM indoors to Roseland.

I will try to be positive about this.

In recent years the FM has become a mob scene outdoors. I can only imagine what it will be like indoors. Many of the attendees are just creepy people who have absolutely no interest in theatre or the FM, they just want to buy things and put them up on E-bay. It's difficult to move around and I only go year after year because I have friends involved and it's an important event. When it's outdoors people arrive early before things are actually set up causing headaches for the people at the various tables because if you're "already there" who cares if it's not 10am (the official starting) time, sell it to me now!!! Instant gratification with no regard to other people or issues.

We shall see how this all works out.
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Post by: Kerry on September 27, 2009, 05:40:29 AM: Visited too many sisters and My Sweet, smart nephews, Nice, but exhausting! And yet I'm up at this ungodly hour!
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Post by: FJL on September 27, 2009, 05:54:03 AM: What's the line about instant gratification (Milla used it on her CD, maybe she knows the source, if any) -

"instant gratification takes too long"
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Post by: Jennifer on September 27, 2009, 06:22:19 AM: DR Jane (and others) re: the comments last night about why don't i splurge and buy my favorite author's book.

Well ideally obviously I would. But I read a lot and get all my books from the library. In the case of the book she is signing it is book 13 (or something like that) in a series (i have read them all but don't own the others).

In this economy, even though i love to read. i'm fine with being able to read all the books i want (just having to return them to the library when i'm done).
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Post by: Jennifer on September 27, 2009, 06:24:57 AM: That's too bad about the broadway flea market. I wish i could be there. I love that flea market!

It is also raining heavily here.

And for the first time all summer i have to exercise inside. It is supposed to rain hard all day. and with fasting tomorrow i won't be able to exercise at all tomorrow.

I have an indoor bike. Although i never use it cause the seat isn't that comfortable. And i have a rebounder (mini-trampoline).
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Post by: Jennifer on September 27, 2009, 06:28:24 AM: Tonight is the 2 hour season premiere of THE AMAZING RACE (which is my favorite reality show)!!

Yeah!
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 27, 2009, 06:35:48 AM: Yes...TAR starts tonight! I am glad it is a 2 hour premiere unlike the one hour they had last year.

It will probably start late here thanks to FOOTBALL.
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 27, 2009, 06:36:08 AM: Pictures from the Flea Market please.
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 27, 2009, 06:53:19 AM: I think DR TCB was asking about the DVD transfer of THE LAST VOYAGE. It's not so hot - not much better than a video tape, but I like the movie, so I can live with it.
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Post by: Druxy on September 27, 2009, 06:56:59 AM: Thank God. The world is so much safer now that Roman Polanski is in custody.
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Post by: Matt H. on September 27, 2009, 07:00:17 AM: Quote from: Druxy on September 27, 2009, 06:56:59 AM
Thank God. The world is so much safer now that Roman Polanski is in custody.

I saw that when I logged on this morning.
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Post by: Matt H. on September 27, 2009, 07:01:42 AM: Good morning!

We had rain off and on for most of the night, and it was still misty when I went out for my walk this morning. Glad I was able to get it finished without getting wet, and the coolness does great things for my spirits. It IS, however, going into the low 80s this afternoon, so we're not out of the woods yet in terms of heat.
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 27, 2009, 07:03:09 AM: Today is Shaun Cassidy's birthday!
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Post by: Matt H. on September 27, 2009, 07:03:18 AM: I guess I will work on MONSOON WEDDING as my work project today. I'm expecting so many review items to arrive in the mail next week that I will go ahead and get this one out of the way even though it doesn't come out until the 20th of October.

It's a two disc set (the second disc is a bunch of short films made by the director), so I'm expecting to work on the first disc this afternoon and the second disc in the evening.
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Post by: Matt H. on September 27, 2009, 07:04:53 AM: Yes, more season premieres tonight with the returns of DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, BROTHERS & SISTERS, THE AMAZING RACE, COLD CASE, Fox's cartoon line-up.

DEXTER returns to Showtime tonight, too.

And MAD MEN has another new episode.
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Post by: Matt H. on September 27, 2009, 07:06:12 AM: I still have MONK and THE OFFICE on the DVR to watch. I recorded the action filmed WANTED off HBO-HD last night, but I have no clue when I'll have time to watch that.
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Post by: Julie on September 27, 2009, 07:16:49 AM: Good morning on this rainy day.
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Post by: Julie on September 27, 2009, 07:19:05 AM: Watching a Barbra Streisand interview on Sunday Morning right now.
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Post by: Julie on September 27, 2009, 07:20:16 AM: Showing clips from last night's Village Vanguard performance.
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Post by: FJL on September 27, 2009, 07:20:40 AM: Are you flea-marketing today, Julie?
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Post by: Julie on September 27, 2009, 07:34:56 AM: I don't know, Fred. I don't think so. I'm really not a fan of crowds and crowded spaces. And while I like it in concept, I realize that I don't actually want to buy anything that I will then need to find a place to store for the rest of my life. How's that for a lousy attitude?
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 27, 2009, 07:35:23 AM: Quote from: Julie on September 27, 2009, 07:20:16 AM
Showing clips from last night's Village Vanguard performance.

It's 1959 all over again!
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 27, 2009, 07:36:26 AM: Happy Birthday, Google.

(http://www.google.com/logos/11th_birthday.gif)
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Post by: Julie on September 27, 2009, 07:41:06 AM: So, yesterday I went to see an Off Broadway show called The Night Watcher, which was very good.

But there was a man in the audience who I don't think took a shower for two or three weeks. He smelled so badly that all of the patrons seated around him needed to be re-seated by the House Manager. The man ended up sitting in the front row by himself, with everyone else needing to be moved back to whatever random seat happened to be open. Should not the theater have asked the very smelly man to leave, instead?
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Post by: Matt H. on September 27, 2009, 07:41:21 AM: I'm going to finish up a few chores in the office and then head downstairs to get clothes ready for the laundry today and then watch the last of the Brett/Holmes programs in THE CASE-BOOK set.

WBBL.
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Post by: Julie on September 27, 2009, 07:49:05 AM: Very glad the kitties are recovering. Eye vibes for them all.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 27, 2009, 07:51:17 AM: Good morning, all! Greetings from Toyland. I overslept this morning and I needed to be at Toyland by 10 am, so I got up at 8:30, read yesterday's posts, and got myself down here as quickly as possible. I've had my meds, my breakfast, downloaded the unreleased BABES IN TOYLAND into my office computer, and I'm ready to get to work on OH, BOY!, which is a bit of a nightmare.

Speaking of nightmares, last night I had dreams of being back at The Drama Book Shop and being cast in Harold Prince's production of CANDIDE, which was 1972 and I didn't begin working at the book shop until July 1979. God knows where all that originated. I cannot blame the vicodin any longer.

I'll be here until around 2 or 3 today. After that, I'll probably watch the last half of the 2nd ghost story on the Netflix disc. I have to say that none of these stories on SHADES OF DARKNESS is particularly alarming; I want to see PARANORMAL ACTIVITY and be terrified.
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Post by: Julie on September 27, 2009, 07:51:23 AM: Jose - I just saw the photos of Monkey in a cup at the Vendy's. Very photogenic!
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Post by: Julie on September 27, 2009, 07:52:47 AM: Larry - never give up on blaming the vicodin.
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Post by: Jane on September 27, 2009, 07:53:26 AM: Happy 30th birthday to my wonderful DS Craig!
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Post by: Jane on September 27, 2009, 07:54:44 AM: Together at the Phillies game.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 27, 2009, 07:57:50 AM: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Birthday to Nursie's son Craig !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Julie on September 27, 2009, 08:02:20 AM: Happy Birthday to DS Craig!
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Post by: FJL on September 27, 2009, 08:07:21 AM: Happy birthday to Craig!
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Post by: Druxy on September 27, 2009, 08:08:19 AM: Happy Birthday to Craig!
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Post by: Jane on September 27, 2009, 08:40:39 AM: Quote from: Jennifer on September 27, 2009, 06:22:19 AM
DR Jane (and others) re: the comments last night about why don't i splurge and buy my favorite author's book.

Well ideally obviously I would. But I read a lot and get all my books from the library. In the case of the book she is signing it is book 13 (or something like that) in a series (i have read them all but don't own the others).

In this economy, even though i love to read. i'm fine with being able to read all the books i want (just having to return them to the library when i'm done).

I understand why you use the library instead of purchasing, in fact I'm using the library more and more these days. I just think it would be nice for you to have an autographed copy since she is your favorite author. It might be too late to find one at a used book store, still I would call a few a check if you have them nearby.
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Post by: Jane on September 27, 2009, 08:44:57 AM: Quote from: Druxy on September 27, 2009, 06:56:59 AM
Thank God. The world is so much safer now that Roman Polanski is in custody.

13 year old girls might be.

I agree if he returns to this country he should be arrested, he broke the law & shouldn't get a break because of who he is. I am shocked that after all this time we requested he be arrested by a different government, and that they obliged. Even the woman who was the 13 year old girl has requested this be dropped.
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Post by: Jane on September 27, 2009, 08:47:21 AM: EYESIGHT VIBES FOR THE 4 KITTENS!!!

VIBES DR LAURA MAY SOON BE ABLE TO SLEEP THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT!!!
Four weeks of this has been long enough!!!
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Post by: Jane on September 27, 2009, 08:49:01 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on September 27, 2009, 07:57:50 AM
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Birthday to Nursie's son Craig !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks you :)
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Post by: Jane on September 27, 2009, 08:51:03 AM: Thank you DRs Julie, & FJL.
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Post by: Jane on September 27, 2009, 08:54:11 AM: Thanks DR Druxy. I'm a bit in shock my youngest is now 30. Of course you are not the person to say that too ;)

A belated happy 40th birthday to your son.
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Post by: bk on September 27, 2009, 09:04:04 AM: Happy birthday to Craig.
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Post by: Jane on September 27, 2009, 09:07:41 AM: Thank you Bruce :)
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Post by: bk on September 27, 2009, 09:07:46 AM: The Polanski thing is a sorry joke - is there nothing better that can be done with our time and money than this? The girl has forgiven him and does not wish him to go through this. Enough already.
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Post by: bk on September 27, 2009, 09:08:41 AM: While murderers, rapists, and child molesters (I'm talking about CHILD - like under ten) walk the streets freely right here at home.
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Post by: bk on September 27, 2009, 09:09:13 AM: I'd really wanted to sleep later but I had most disturbing dreams and that was that.
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Post by: TCB on September 27, 2009, 09:16:31 AM: Quote
In fact, I thought she made only one mis-step and that was starting with Skylark, which is a difficult song and a strange opener

Reading BK's notes first thing this morning, all my un-caffeinated brain could read was Meadowlark, instead of Skylark. I kept trying to figure out if I had known that Johnny Mercer and Stephen Schwartz had ever worked together.
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 27, 2009, 09:58:37 AM: Happy Birthday to Son of Jane - Craig.
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 27, 2009, 10:00:29 AM: I only lasted about 30 minutes with GENGHIS KHAN last night.

I am watching BEACH PARTY right now - again. TCM has a nice print of it, and Dorothy Malone is so lovely....the songs are okay....but Bob Cummings???? His transformation from stuffy professor - when he shaves his beard and everyone is acting how much younger he looks...and so handsome.... Well, it was about the same when he played his own grandfather on his tv show. Looks about the same...old!
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Post by: Jane on September 27, 2009, 10:21:52 AM: Thank you DR JRand.
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Post by: Sam on September 27, 2009, 10:23:45 AM: Happy Birthday Craig.
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Post by: Sam on September 27, 2009, 10:24:54 AM: Send rain this way to LA.
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Post by: Sam on September 27, 2009, 10:27:45 AM: Happy Sunday. :)

Till Monday night.

Massive amounts of paperwork to do. So no cd's, dvd's, or internet for me.
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Post by: DAW on September 27, 2009, 10:38:47 AM: Happy Birthday to DR Jane's DS Craig!!!!!! :)
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Post by: MBarnum on September 27, 2009, 10:41:17 AM: Hope DS Craig has a wonderful birthday!!

He is older then his mom, now!
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Post by: MBarnum on September 27, 2009, 10:42:27 AM: I seem to be full of energy this morning! And can't quite decide what project to tackle first.
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Post by: MBarnum on September 27, 2009, 10:46:04 AM: In lieu of watching FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE SPACE MONSTER I instead watched THIS REBEL BREED starring Mark Damon, Kenny Miller and Rita Moreno. Pretty good filim, for what it was, dealing with ethnic strife in high school. Lots of location shooting in LA around 3rd St. I am guessing that is not so nice an area as some of it looked a bit run down and the building were all quite old, older then what I am used to seeing in the Hollywood area.

Also found a new favorite actor, Don Eitner. He is now an artist and has his own website.
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Post by: MBarnum on September 27, 2009, 10:49:25 AM: Page 3 Don Eitner dance (still looks pretty darn good at age 75)

(http://www.doneitneroriginals.com/images/pic.jpg)
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Post by: Ben on September 27, 2009, 10:53:26 AM: Happy Birthday to Craig!!!
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Post by: Ben on September 27, 2009, 10:53:50 AM: David Winkworth and Twitter! What a combo!
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Post by: Jane on September 27, 2009, 10:54:56 AM: Thank you DRs Sam, DAW & MBarnum.

We just got off the phone with him. He might go play baseball with some friends.
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Post by: Jane on September 27, 2009, 10:55:21 AM: DR Ben, thanks.
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Post by: Ben on September 27, 2009, 10:55:53 AM: The Flea Market was what I expected, too many people and Roseland is dark and dank! I have never been before. I hope they don't decided to move it there permanently. There is no expectation that they will but anything can happen.

I got a nice bag full of Little Mermaid stuff for my niece for Christmas and I saw some friends. I left about 40 minutes after arriving though because it was just too crowded.
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Post by: Ben on September 27, 2009, 10:56:37 AM: There is less rain than this morning when I left.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 10:59:08 AM: Good Morning! Good Afternoon!

I'm up, I'm up... And it's been a good day so far. I think last night was one of those rare nights where I'm pretty sure I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow. I opened my eyes around 10:00 this morning, checked things out on the interwebs via my iPhone, then listened to "Wait, Wait.. Don't Tell Me" at 11:00 on WNYC... Then I got out of bed. Aahhh... :)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 11:03:39 AM: Quote from: Ben on September 27, 2009, 10:55:53 AM
The Flea Market was what I expected, too many people and Roseland is dark and dank! I have never been before. I hope they don't decided to move it there permanently. There is no expectation that they will but anything can happen.

I got a nice bag full of Little Mermaid stuff for my niece for Christmas and I saw some friends. I left about 40 minutes after arriving though because it was just too crowded.

DR Ben - Isn't Roseland bigger than Shubert Alley? Alas, Roseland is not set up for "good lighting".

I've always just wondered why BC/EFA doesn't work out some sort of deal with the Marriott Marquis and move some of their Shubert Alley-based events to one of the ballrooms there. Things would be ever so much roomier - hopefully.

I don't mind crowds, however, what I do mind is fire hazards, and whenever I slog through the crowds in Shubert Alley during the Broadway Flea Market or Broadway Barks, well... I really am sort of amazed that no one has been seriously injured over the past couple of years during those events.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 11:08:04 AM: I was thinking of heading down to the Broadway Flea Market today - I have a bunch of friends manning the tables today, but, frankly, I just want to stay put today in my apartment. There's laundry to do, pictures to edit, emails to sends and TV show to watch and/or DVR and watch later. -And thus it will be. ;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 11:11:21 AM: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TO DR JANE'S DR CRAIG!!!!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 11:12:05 AM: Quote from: MBarnum on September 27, 2009, 10:42:27 AM
I seem to be full of energy this morning! And can't quite decide what project to tackle first.

Does your "project" have a name?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 11:13:43 AM: Quote from: Jane on September 27, 2009, 08:44:57 AM
Quote from: Druxy on September 27, 2009, 06:56:59 AM
Thank God. The world is so much safer now that Roman Polanski is in custody.

13 year old girls might be.

I agree if he returns to this country he should be arrested, he broke the law & shouldn't get a break because of who he is. I am shocked that after all this time we requested he be arrested by a different government, and that they obliged. Even the woman who was the 13 year old girl has requested this be dropped.

I was amazed at the number of news updates on this story in my Twitter feed this morning. If he wasn't a "celebrity", would there have been this much fuss after all of these years?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 11:35:13 AM: Quote from: Julie on September 27, 2009, 07:51:23 AM
Jose - I just saw the photos of Monkey in a cup at the Vendy's. Very photogenic!

:)

Hopefully, I'll be able to go through the pictures I took at The Vendys, and get some more posted later today.

There were a couple of "celebrity chef" sightings. "Top Chef Masters", Anita Lo, was there with her "Rickshaw Dumpling Truck" crew, and I managed to snap this iPhone pic with frequent "Top Chef" guest judge, Mr. Chocolate (http://www.mrchocolate.com) himself, Jacques Torres.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 11:41:35 AM: Awww... R.I.P. William Safire
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Post by: Druxy on September 27, 2009, 11:45:47 AM: Quote from: MBarnum on September 27, 2009, 10:46:04 AM
In lieu of watching FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE SPACE MONSTER I instead watched THIS REBEL BREED starring Mark Damon, Kenny Miller and Rita Moreno. Pretty good filim, for what it was, dealing with ethnic strife in high school. Lots of location shooting in LA around 3rd St. I am guessing that is not so nice an area as some of it looked a bit run down and the building were all quite old, older then what I am used to seeing in the Hollywood area.

Also found a new favorite actor, Don Eitner. He is now an artist and has his own website.

I'm shocked!

How could you not watch FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE SPACE MONSTER?

Have you no interest in Great Cinema?

::)
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Post by: Druxy on September 27, 2009, 11:48:00 AM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 11:13:43 AM
Quote from: Jane on September 27, 2009, 08:44:57 AM
Quote from: Druxy on September 27, 2009, 06:56:59 AM
Thank God. The world is so much safer now that Roman Polanski is in custody.

13 year old girls might be.

I agree if he returns to this country he should be arrested, he broke the law & shouldn't get a break because of who he is. I am shocked that after all this time we requested he be arrested by a different government, and that they obliged. Even the woman who was the 13 year old girl has requested this be dropped.

I was amazed at the number of news updates on this story in my Twitter feed this morning. If he wasn't a "celebrity", would there have been this much fuss after all of these years?

I don't know about the rest of you, but I was being facetious.
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Post by: FJL on September 27, 2009, 11:52:27 AM: Here's one last YouTube parody before I head into the Oct. 15th tax return preparation season: :)

A new parody video catching up from spring 2009 - link to YOU'RE SCARING US -

parody of AQUARIUS re the HAIR audience participation (sung by the wonderful Leenya Rideout)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQQnN5liEAw

If they're reading this: Apologies to Will Swenson for my misspelling his name in the sing-along lyrics, and to Gavin Creel because a great shot of him had to get cut! :)

Thanks if you have time to watch, and please pass the link around if you like it,
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 27, 2009, 11:55:49 AM: Quote from: Ben on September 27, 2009, 10:53:50 AM
David Winkworth and Twitter! What a combo!

I think that he might actually BE Twitter!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 27, 2009, 11:56:49 AM: A very Merry Un-Birthday to each and every one of you Hainsie/Kimlets!!!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 12:09:52 PM: So...

For reasons unknown, I'm watching the Matthew Broderick "Music Man" on Ovation. It was bad the first time I saw it, and it's even worse now. It's just like cheese: some improve with age, while others just rot.
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Post by: FJL on September 27, 2009, 12:12:11 PM: Re Music Man: As Dan the Man would say:

Your young men'll be twitterin'
Twitterin' away their noontime, suppertime, chore time too
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 12:21:43 PM: And now onto "Mr. Prince" on Ovation... Hmmm.... -Hal Prince, that is. -Lots of good pics and clips from his oeuvre.
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Post by: DAW on September 27, 2009, 12:29:06 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on September 27, 2009, 11:55:49 AM
I think that he might actually BE Twitter!

That's Mr. Twitter to you!!!!!

;)
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Post by: DAW on September 27, 2009, 12:29:37 PM: Great pics, DR JoseSPiano. Glad that you had such a great day yesterday!! :)
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Post by: DAW on September 27, 2009, 12:30:19 PM: I shall be errant and truant until I arrive, in a heap and exhausted, tomorrow night. Be good, kids!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 12:33:19 PM: Hmmm...

They keep showing clips from the original Broadway run of Sweeney Todd, but I don't think that's Mr. Cariou nor Ms. Lansbury in those clips. But, still... OH! Those clips!
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 27, 2009, 12:34:01 PM: I have abandoned Toyland and returned home. I'm currently watching Alec Mapa's one man show. Rude but very funny.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 12:43:00 PM: Aw, shucks...

The Big Gay Ice Cream Team (http://www.biggayicecreamtruck.com/2009/09/vendys-big-gay-ice-cream-team.html)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 12:44:34 PM: And now on to Cabaret with interviews with Joel Grey and John Kander... WOW!
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Post by: Druxy on September 27, 2009, 12:47:14 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 12:09:52 PM
So...

For reasons unknown, I'm watching the Matthew Broderick "Music Man" on Ovation. It was bad the first time I saw it, and it's even worse now. It's just like cheese: some improve with age, while others just rot.

That's the problem with remaking a classic.
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 12:54:46 PM: Hmmm... Just checking Ovation TV's schedule for the rest of the week. -It looks like my DVR will be going into overdrive this week.

*And now on "Mr. Prince", they're showing a rehearsal clip from the upcoming Paradise Found featuring Shuler Hensley and Kate Baldwin (from the current Finian's Rainbow, with Nick Archer on piano.
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: Ginny on September 27, 2009, 12:57:34 PM: Sunday afternoon greetings! We're back from Lima and I'd hoped to have an email message or 2 in reply to the NYC apartment inquiries I'd made Friday evening and yesterday. Nada, so I guess I'll have to get on the phone.
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: Ginny on September 27, 2009, 12:58:05 PM: Happy 30th birthday wishes to DR Jane's DS Craig!
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: Ginny on September 27, 2009, 12:59:15 PM: Another location opinion from NYC folks - how's the area around 48th St. and 11th Ave. and the walk to there from Times Square?
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: George on September 27, 2009, 01:11:21 PM: A Very Happy Birthday to DR Jane's DS Craig!! ;D
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: Matt H. on September 27, 2009, 01:20:53 PM: I absolutely cannot stand that Matthew Broderick/MUSIC MAN. I knew he was miscast when it was first announced, but I watched it hoping I might be wrong. I wasn't. He was about as terrible as any star I've ever seen in a leading role. As for Kristin Chenoweth, her costumes dominated her. She's so tiny, and those period designs just seemed to overwhelm her.
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 01:21:07 PM: Quote from: Ginny on September 27, 2009, 12:59:15 PM
Another location opinion from NYC folks - how's the area around 48th St. and 11th Ave. and the walk to there from Times Square?

Hmmm... That's quite a trek any time of the day. 10th Ave. is OK, but 11th Ave. is practically New Jersey. ;) There's also really nothing around there except for some car dealerships and the West Side Highway.
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: Matt H. on September 27, 2009, 01:21:41 PM: DR Jane, you are much too young to have a 30-year old son. I hope Craig has a wonderful birthday.
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 01:22:15 PM: And now on OvationTV, Victor/Victoria... The Musical. Hmm....
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: Matt H. on September 27, 2009, 01:22:37 PM: A phone call prevented my going downstairs and watching Brett/Holmes. That'll have to be tomorrow morning, I expect.
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: Kerry on September 27, 2009, 01:24:32 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on September 27, 2009, 11:56:49 AM
A very Merry Un-Birthday to each and every one of you Hainsie/Kimlets!!!

Can I blow out the candles? And I'd like a corner piece, please!
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: Matt H. on September 27, 2009, 01:24:34 PM: So, I fixed lunch and watched Friday night's MONK while I ate. An OK episode, but I guessed the killer easily. Very difficult for writers to pull off plots based around the murder premise of Agatha Christie's ABC MURDERS.
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: Kerry on September 27, 2009, 01:25:58 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on September 27, 2009, 01:20:53 PM
I absolutely cannot stand that Matthew Broderick/MUSIC MAN. I knew he was miscast when it was first announced, but I watched it hoping I might be wrong. I wasn't. He was about as terrible as any star I've ever seen in a leading role. As for Kristin Chenoweth, her costumes dominated her. She's so tiny, and those period designs just seemed to overwhelm her.
The whole think sucked! Typical Disney crap.
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: Matt H. on September 27, 2009, 01:26:46 PM: I then started on my work project for the day, MONSOON WEDDING.

It's an ambitious comedy-drama that tries to juggle maybe one too many stories within its confines. Certainly was intrigued by some of the stories, however, and it pulls you in as it runs.
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: Matt H. on September 27, 2009, 01:28:25 PM: I had enough time to sample the commentary and watch all of the bonus features on disc one. I'll do disc two when I go back down in a while.
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: elmore3003 on September 27, 2009, 01:35:51 PM: Quote from: Ginny on September 27, 2009, 12:59:15 PM
Another location opinion from NYC folks - how's the area around 48th St. and 11th Ave. and the walk to there from Times Square?

It's a walk! Eleventh Avenue seems awfully deserted after dark.
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: Ginny on September 27, 2009, 01:41:39 PM: Thanks, DRs Jose and Elmore! Your comments are about what I expected. It's more remote than I'd like, but we have an opportunity through church for a decent rate at the new hotel that's opened there. I'm going to continue investigating some other options, but need to get back to our church connection by mid-week.
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: George on September 27, 2009, 01:42:35 PM: Quote from: Julie on September 27, 2009, 07:41:06 AM
So, yesterday I went to see an Off Broadway show called The Night Watcher, which was very good.

But there was a man in the audience who I don't think took a shower for two or three weeks. He smelled so badly that all of the patrons seated around him needed to be re-seated by the House Manager. The man ended up sitting in the front row by himself, with everyone else needing to be moved back to whatever random seat happened to be open. Should not the theater have asked the very smelly man to leave, instead?

They should have! In the words of Mr. Spock, "The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few...or the one."

;)
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: Matt H. on September 27, 2009, 01:44:54 PM: I'm hopping off-line now to get some writing done, and then I'll head back down to finish today's work project and then wait for some wonderful prime time entertainment.

WBBL.
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: George on September 27, 2009, 01:46:18 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 12:21:43 PM
And now onto "Mr. Prince" on Ovation... Hmmm.... -Hal Prince, that is. -Lots of good pics and clips from his oeuvre.

Several years ago, Comcast (here in western Washington) used to carry Ovation, but they don't anymore. :P
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: bk on September 27, 2009, 01:50:52 PM: Cason arrived at ten and we got all the packages addressed and stamped very quickly. He was out of here by twelve-thirty. I then finished typing up my fifteen pages of notes and sent them off. I'm lunching in an hour with former dear reader Hisaka - wasn't really in the mood for seeing anyone today, but she may be heading back to Japan so I'm doing it.
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: Jennifer on September 27, 2009, 01:51:07 PM: I am also anxious to see DEXTER. Although here it is on the movie network, which i don't get. But my sis said she would record it for me since it's one of my favorite shows.
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: bk on September 27, 2009, 01:51:14 PM: Then I'll start on season three of Mad Men, presuming the DVR has got all of them.
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: Jennifer on September 27, 2009, 01:53:53 PM: Quote from: Jane on September 27, 2009, 08:40:39 AM
Quote from: Jennifer on September 27, 2009, 06:22:19 AM
DR Jane (and others) re: the comments last night about why don't i splurge and buy my favorite author's book.

Well ideally obviously I would. But I read a lot and get all my books from the library. In the case of the book she is signing it is book 13 (or something like that) in a series (i have read them all but don't own the others).

In this economy, even though i love to read. i'm fine with being able to read all the books i want (just having to return them to the library when i'm done).

I understand why you use the library instead of purchasing, in fact I'm using the library more and more these days. I just think it would be nice for you to have an autographed copy since she is your favorite author. It might be too late to find one at a used book store, still I would call a few a check if you have them nearby.

Apparently she is only signing the newest book which just came out this week. And you have to have bought at the chain the signing is being held at.
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: George on September 27, 2009, 01:55:49 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 12:43:00 PM
Aw, shucks...

The Big Gay Ice Cream Team (http://www.biggayicecreamtruck.com/2009/09/vendys-big-gay-ice-cream-team.html)

Nice!
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: Jennifer on September 27, 2009, 01:56:07 PM: Happy Birthday to Craig!

Btw, DR Jane, my library lets you make requests for books they don't have. And they buy a lot of them. So i really can't complain!
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: Julie on September 27, 2009, 01:57:16 PM: Good afternoon. A very lazy Sunday for me. Yay!
Hope everyone's having a good one.
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: Jennifer on September 27, 2009, 01:58:47 PM: And I did get to watch both MEDIUM and GHOST WHISPERER. I think i liked the first more. i'm still getting used to the new set-up on GW.
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: MBarnum on September 27, 2009, 02:00:56 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 12:43:00 PM
Aw, shucks...

The Big Gay Ice Cream Team (http://www.biggayicecreamtruck.com/2009/09/vendys-big-gay-ice-cream-team.html)

How sweet, DR Jose! I would love to have been there!
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: MBarnum on September 27, 2009, 02:03:14 PM: Tell Hisaka "hello" from me! I miss seeing her lovely face her on HHW
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: Ginny on September 27, 2009, 02:03:51 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 12:43:00 PM
Aw, shucks...

The Big Gay Ice Cream Team (http://www.biggayicecreamtruck.com/2009/09/vendys-big-gay-ice-cream-team.html)

DR Jose - I assume you'll take us there next month? Congratulations on the shout-out from them!
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: MBarnum on September 27, 2009, 02:04:16 PM: Page 5 DR Hisaka dance!

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/avatars/hisaka_fff.jpg)
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: George on September 27, 2009, 02:05:43 PM: Quote from: FJL on September 27, 2009, 11:52:27 AM
Here's one last YouTube parody before I head into the Oct. 15th tax return preparation season: :)

A new parody video catching up from spring 2009 - link to YOU'RE SCARING US -

parody of AQUARIUS re the HAIR audience participation (sung by the wonderful Leenya Rideout)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQQnN5liEAw

If they're reading this: Apologies to Will Swenson for my misspelling his name in the sing-along lyrics, and to Gavin Creel because a great shot of him had to get cut! :)

Thanks if you have time to watch, and please pass the link around if you like it,

It's great! ;D
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: George on September 27, 2009, 02:08:02 PM: Quote from: JRand59 on September 27, 2009, 07:03:09 AM
Today is Shaun Cassidy's birthday!

Happy Birthday to Shaun Cassidy! My sister had a crush on him when she was much, much younger. ;)
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 02:09:23 PM: Quote from: Ginny on September 27, 2009, 02:03:51 PM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 12:43:00 PM
Aw, shucks...

The Big Gay Ice Cream Team (http://www.biggayicecreamtruck.com/2009/09/vendys-big-gay-ice-cream-team.html)

DR Jose - I assume you'll take us there next month? Congratulations on the shout-out from them!

Well, I believe Doug - a.k.a. The Big Gay Ice Cream Man - will be going back to his "day job" - playing bassoon - in another week or two. A couple of the other ice cream and Mister Softee trucks are also heading "off road" since it's end of the season. However, maybe I could get a BGICT t-shirt for you and your DH Richard. ;)
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: George on September 27, 2009, 02:09:46 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on September 27, 2009, 01:58:47 PM
And I did get to watch both MEDIUM and GHOST WHISPERER. I think i liked the first more. i'm still getting used to the new set-up on GW.

I WAS going to watch these today, but my sister called yesterday, asking if I knew about the family coming to her house today at about 3:00. I said that I didn't know about coming over to her house today at about 3:00. Then she said that a local pizzeria has a vegan pizza and they wanted to try it. I said that that sounded familiar, so maybe she (or her daughter) did tell me about it and I forgot (not unusual). Anyway, it didn't hit me until this morning that the reason that she was having everyone over to her house today at about 3:00 is that TODAY IS HER BIRTHDAY! How could I forget?? :o

Fortunately, I bought her a present back in April...the complete TV series of Beauty and the Beast (http://www.amazon.com/Beauty-Beast-Complete-Linda-Hamilton/dp/B001AZIRZO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1254084045&sr=1-2) with Linda Hamilton and Ron Perlman. It was on sale AND it cost less than what it's available for now! So, all is well. :)
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: Ben on September 27, 2009, 02:10:11 PM: Yes, Jose, Roseland is bigger than Shubert Alley but when you have hordes of people who won't move it doesn't make much difference how big the venueis. People don't know how to walk anymore!
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: George on September 27, 2009, 02:10:22 PM: I must be off. I still need to take a shower, get dressed and go to my sister's house for her birthday!

Have a good day, all!
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: MBarnum on September 27, 2009, 02:11:22 PM: Yard work is done and laundry is going...now is time to watch the ~~Bollywood~~ Kollywood (Tamil cinema) film I got from Netflix yesterday titled PARIJATHAM (2006) starring this lovely couple Prithviraj and Saranya Bhagaraj.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__vnK9wWtIw0/R-JZgT6vy4I/AAAAAAAAAoA/FTPW1zyY3yQ/s400/parijatham.jpg)
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: Julie on September 27, 2009, 02:13:19 PM: Birthday greetings to George's sister!
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: Kerry on September 27, 2009, 02:15:11 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on September 27, 2009, 02:00:56 PM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 12:43:00 PM
Aw, shucks...

The Big Gay Ice Cream Team (http://www.biggayicecreamtruck.com/2009/09/vendys-big-gay-ice-cream-team.html)

How sweet, DR Jose! I would love to have been there!

Me. too!!!!!
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 02:15:40 PM: Quote from: FJL on September 27, 2009, 11:52:27 AM
Here's one last YouTube parody before I head into the Oct. 15th tax return preparation season: :)

A new parody video catching up from spring 2009 - link to YOU'RE SCARING US -

parody of AQUARIUS re the HAIR audience participation (sung by the wonderful Leenya Rideout)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQQnN5liEAw

If they're reading this: Apologies to Will Swenson for my misspelling his name in the sing-along lyrics, and to Gavin Creel because a great shot of him had to get cut! :)

Thanks if you have time to watch, and please pass the link around if you like it,

Hmmm... Well, since the @HAIRTribe, @GavinCreel and @TommarWilson are on Twitter... Hmm....
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 02:19:42 PM: Quote from: Ben on September 27, 2009, 02:10:11 PM
Yes, Jose, Roseland is bigger than Shubert Alley but when you have hordes of people who won't move it doesn't make much difference how big the venueis. People don't know how to walk anymore!

And this was posted by the HAIRTribe folks earlier this afternoon:

"Flea market is lots of (exhausting) fun. Except three big ticket items got stolen from our table! It's for charity, guys. Come on..."

:-\
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: Ginny on September 27, 2009, 02:25:04 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 02:09:23 PM
Quote from: Ginny on September 27, 2009, 02:03:51 PM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 12:43:00 PM
Aw, shucks...

The Big Gay Ice Cream Team (http://www.biggayicecreamtruck.com/2009/09/vendys-big-gay-ice-cream-team.html)

DR Jose - I assume you'll take us there next month? Congratulations on the shout-out from them!

Well, I believe Doug - a.k.a. The Big Gay Ice Cream Man - will be going back to his "day job" - playing bassoon - in another week or two. A couple of the other ice cream and Mister Softee trucks are also heading "off road" since it's end of the season. However, maybe I could get a BGICT t-shirt for you and your DH Richard. ;)

LOL - the perfect thing for Richard to wear with his clerical collar! We'll hold out for ice cream sometime when we're there "in season."
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 02:25:35 PM: Quote from: Ginny on September 27, 2009, 02:25:04 PM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 02:09:23 PM
Quote from: Ginny on September 27, 2009, 02:03:51 PM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 12:43:00 PM
Aw, shucks...

The Big Gay Ice Cream Team (http://www.biggayicecreamtruck.com/2009/09/vendys-big-gay-ice-cream-team.html)

DR Jose - I assume you'll take us there next month? Congratulations on the shout-out from them!

Well, I believe Doug - a.k.a. The Big Gay Ice Cream Man - will be going back to his "day job" - playing bassoon - in another week or two. A couple of the other ice cream and Mister Softee trucks are also heading "off road" since it's end of the season. However, maybe I could get a BGICT t-shirt for you and your DH Richard. ;)

LOL - the perfect thing for Richard to wear with his clerical collar!

Precisely!!!
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: Ginny on September 27, 2009, 02:27:51 PM: Oooo, according to my email, we're *this close* to being able to have our first-choice apartment for next month's stay in NYC. Vibes, please, that the people who haven't filled out the reservation form have decided they don't want it!
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 02:36:56 PM: Quote from: Ginny on September 27, 2009, 02:27:51 PM
Oooo, according to my email, we're *this close* to being able to have our first-choice apartment for next month's stay in NYC. Vibes, please, that the people who haven't filled out the reservation form have decided they don't want it!

~~~~~VIBES~~~~~VIBES~~~~~VIBES~~~~~VIBES~~~~~VIBES~~~~~VIBES~~~~~
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: François on September 27, 2009, 02:41:34 PM: I know how cliché it is to say that we live in a weird world ... BUT ... come on, Roman Polanski has been arrested and may be deported after something that happened in 1977 and ... George Bush -amongst others!!! - can roam the world free??!!!

There's something really wrong with the world ... dear world?!

There's a petition somewhere here in France; I need to find it! Thank G*d my governement is doing something to help the man!

I can only think of one word right now ; SHAME!

And yes, Mr Polanski would happen to be unknown, he would not be put through that of course!

Human justice?? Ah! Yes, it's "human" hence FAULTY!
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: François on September 27, 2009, 02:44:13 PM: Une pétition de cinéastes et d'artistes pour la libération de Polanski
(AFP) – il y a 1 heure

PARIS — Des cinéastes et artistes du monde entier parmi lesquels Costa-Gavras, Wong Kar-Wai ou Monica Bellucci ont dénoncé "le traquenard policier" que constitue selon eux l'arrestation en Suisse de Roman Polanski et exigé sa "remise en liberté immédiate", dans une pétition transmise dimanche à l'AFP.

Parmi les premiers signataires figurent notamment Costa-Gavras, Wong Kar-Wai, Fanny Ardant, Ettore Scola, Marco Bellocchio, Giuseppe Tornatore, Monica Bellucci, Abderrahmane Sissako, Tony Gatlif, Pierre Jolivet, Jean-Jacques Beineix, Paolo Sorrentino, Michele Placido, Barbet Schroeder, Gilles Jacob, et Bertrand Tavernier.

Le texte est également signé par la Cinémathèque Française, le Festival de Cannes, la Société des auteurs compositeurs dramatiques (SACD), l'ARP (Auteurs, réalisateurs et producteurs) et le groupe 25 images.

"Les cinéastes et auteurs français, européens, américains et du monde entier, tiennent à affirmer leur consternation", indiquent les signataires du texte, ajoutant qu'il leur semble "inadmissible qu'une manifestation culturelle internationale, rendant hommage à l'un des plus grands cinéastes contemporains, puisse être transformée en traquenard policier".

Le cinéaste franco-polonais a été arrêté samedi sur mandat d'arrêt américain à son arrivée à l'aéroport de Zurich alors qu'il s'apprêtait à participer au Festival du film de Zurich. Il fait l'objet d'une procédure ouverte contre lui par les autorités américaines en 1977 pour une affaire de moeurs et n'a pu remettre les pieds sur le sol américain depuis 1978.

"Forts de leur extraterritorialité, les festivals de cinéma du monde entier ont toujours permis aux oeuvres d'être montrées et de circuler et aux cinéastes de les présenter librement et en toute sécurité, même quand certains États voulaient s'y opposer", soulignent les signataires de la pétition.

"L'arrestation de Roman Polanski dans un pays neutre où il circulait et croyait pouvoir circuler librement jusqu?à ce jour, est une atteinte à cette tradition: elle ouvre la porte à des dérives dont nul aujourd'hui ne peut prévoir les effets", ajoutent-ils.

"Roman Polanski est un citoyen français, un artiste de renommée internationale, désormais menacé d?être extradé. Cette extradition, si elle intervenait, serait lourde de conséquences et priverait le cinéaste de sa liberté", écrivent les signataires qui concluent: "nous exigeons la remise en liberté immédiate de Roman Polanski".
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: Jane on September 27, 2009, 02:44:16 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 11:41:35 AM
Awww... R.I.P. William Safire

Keith was sad when I read him the news.
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: Jane on September 27, 2009, 02:46:19 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 12:43:00 PM
Aw, shucks...

The Big Gay Ice Cream Team (http://www.biggayicecreamtruck.com/2009/09/vendys-big-gay-ice-cream-team.html)

:D

Thank you for the birthday wishes.
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: François on September 27, 2009, 02:48:37 PM: http://www.petitiononline.com/270909/petition.html

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Roman Polanski needs the help of everyone!
He was arrested in Switzerland by a trick and may have to face an unfair trial in the United States of America!

Sincerely,

The Undersigned

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Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: Ginny on September 27, 2009, 02:55:39 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 02:36:56 PM
Quote from: Ginny on September 27, 2009, 02:27:51 PM
Oooo, according to my email, we're *this close* to being able to have our first-choice apartment for next month's stay in NYC. Vibes, please, that the people who haven't filled out the reservation form have decided they don't want it!

~~~~~VIBES~~~~~VIBES~~~~~VIBES~~~~~VIBES~~~~~VIBES~~~~~VIBES~~~~~

Thanks, DR Jose!
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: Jane on September 27, 2009, 02:57:07 PM: Thank you DR Ginny & apartment vibes!!
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: Jane on September 27, 2009, 02:58:20 PM: DR George, thank you and HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUR SISTER!!!

I’m laughing away as I type this. It is a good thing she reminded you to stop by. She is probably wondering if you remember it is her birthday. ;D
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: Ginny on September 27, 2009, 03:06:06 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on September 27, 2009, 02:03:14 PM
Tell Hisaka "hello" from me! I miss seeing her lovely face her on HHW

I miss her, too.
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: Ginny on September 27, 2009, 03:06:26 PM: Thanks, DR Jane!
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: Jane on September 27, 2009, 03:07:30 PM: DR Jennifer thank you.

I have never been to hear an author speak where there weren’t plenty of books to be purchased. I suggest taking enough cash with you, just in case you do want to buy the book for an autograph. You might feel differently once you are there. Also I suggest allowing plenty of time to wait in line for the autograph.
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: Jane on September 27, 2009, 03:07:49 PM: DR Matt H you are sweet. Thank you.
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: Ginny on September 27, 2009, 03:07:58 PM: Happy birthday to DR George's sister!
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: Ben on September 27, 2009, 03:10:56 PM: Ginny I hope you get the apartment! Is it away from midtown?
Title: Re: TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS
Post by: Jane on September 27, 2009, 03:11:11 PM: Quote from: George on September 27, 2009, 02:08:02 PM
Quote from: JRand59 on September 27, 2009, 07:03:09 AM
Today is Shaun Cassidy's birthday!

Happy Birthday to Shaun Cassidy! My sister had a crush on him when she was much, much younger. ;)

It must have been fun for her to share his birthday. Funny you remembered his birthday. ;)
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Post by: Ginny on September 27, 2009, 03:17:45 PM: Quote from: Ben on September 27, 2009, 03:10:56 PM
Ginny I hope you get the apartment! Is it away from midtown?

LOL! No, DR Ben, it's 5 floors above the David Letterman marquee!
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Post by: Jane on September 27, 2009, 03:28:21 PM: Quote from: Druxy on September 27, 2009, 11:48:00 AM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 11:13:43 AM
Quote from: Jane on September 27, 2009, 08:44:57 AM
Quote from: Druxy on September 27, 2009, 06:56:59 AM
Thank God. The world is so much safer now that Roman Polanski is in custody.

13 year old girls might be.

I agree if he returns to this country he should be arrested, he broke the law & shouldn't get a break because of who he is. I am shocked that after all this time we requested he be arrested by a different government, and that they obliged. Even the woman who was the 13 year old girl has requested this be dropped.

I was amazed at the number of news updates on this story in my Twitter feed this morning. If he wasn't a "celebrity", would there have been this much fuss after all of these years?

I don't know about the rest of you, but I was being facetious.

I got that, just not sure what your view point was ;)

I think if Polanski hadn't requested a return to the States recently, reminding folks he is a wanted person, he might not have been arrested.

It is possible the news hasn't reported positive comments from Polanski on the event. All I've ever read was his opinion he did nothing wrong & never regretted the harm he caused the young girl & seemed rather arrogant about the whole thing. This could be why officials felt it was important to ask the Swiss government to arrest him.

Still, I hope the Swiss don't extradite him, what a waste of money after all these years. I do believe the press will be thrilled.
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Post by: TCB on September 27, 2009, 03:28:28 PM: Quote from: François on September 27, 2009, 02:41:34 PM
I know how cliché it is to say that we live in a weird world ... BUT ... come on, Roman Polanski has been arrested and may be deported after something that happened in 1977 and ... George Bush -amongst others!!! - can roam the world free??!!!

There's something really wrong with the world ... dear world?!

There's a petition somewhere here in France; I need to find it! Thank G*d my governement is doing something to help the man!

I can only think of one word right now ; SHAME!

And yes, Mr Polanski would happen to be unknown, he would not be put through that of course!

Human justice?? Ah! Yes, it's "human" hence FAULTY!

So, apparently if you elude capture for 30 years, then the crime no longer happened?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 03:29:33 PM: And speaking of Jane Lynch.. From today's NY Times...

Settling Down, After a Career of Cameos (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/27/arts/television/27karp.html)

(http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2009/09/27/arts/27karp-190.jpg)
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Post by: TCB on September 27, 2009, 03:30:45 PM: Quote from: George on September 27, 2009, 02:10:22 PM
I must be off. I still need to take a shower, get dressed and go to my sister's house for her birthday!

You weren't at an Off-Broadway play last night, were you George?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 03:34:22 PM: Quote from: TCB on September 27, 2009, 03:30:45 PM
Quote from: George on September 27, 2009, 02:10:22 PM
I must be off. I still need to take a shower, get dressed and go to my sister's house for her birthday!

You weren't at an Off-Broadway play last night, were you George?

LOL!!!!!!! :) :) :) :) :)
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Post by: François on September 27, 2009, 03:42:55 PM: Quote from: TCB on September 27, 2009, 03:28:28 PM
Quote from: François on September 27, 2009, 02:41:34 PM
I know how cliché it is to say that we live in a weird world ... BUT ... come on, Roman Polanski has been arrested and may be deported after something that happened in 1977 and ... George Bush -amongst others!!! - can roam the world free??!!!

There's something really wrong with the world ... dear world?!

There's a petition somewhere here in France; I need to find it! Thank G*d my governement is doing something to help the man!

I can only think of one word right now ; SHAME!

And yes, Mr Polanski would happen to be unknown, he would not be put through that of course!

Human justice?? Ah! Yes, it's "human" hence FAULTY!

So, apparently if you elude capture for 30 years, then the crime no longer happened?

Mr Polanski has done some jail time for this case!

The lady concerned has forgiven him and a money settlement was done years ago!

She is ALIVE! He did not kill her.

His name was again in the news lately because he wants to go to the States!

Give the man a break!

If all the guys who've slept with underage teens were in jails ....

That was in 1977.

It's the Los Angeles police which asked The Swiss to arrest him.

I think we can be a little sensible in this instance, no?
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Post by: FJL on September 27, 2009, 03:46:56 PM: Thanks, George!

Jose - thanks if you can get the link around, of course!!!
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Post by: FJL on September 27, 2009, 03:47:39 PM: Apartment vibes to Ginny!
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Post by: bk on September 27, 2009, 03:51:32 PM: My position on this Polanski nonsense is well-known - he did something that was against the law, he'd struck a deal, done his time, and that idiotic insane publicity seeking judge tried to renege. Enough is enough and the LA police should be ashamed of themselves as should the Swiss policiers who arrested him. James Barbour did the same thing, struck a deal, served his time and he's done - no judge tried to renege on his deal (which I don't believe could happen today), and there were so many people with so many agendas back then, that even if he were brought back to stand trial it would, in all probability, be thrown out of court, based on the way the case was both mishandled and manhandled.
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Post by: bk on September 27, 2009, 03:52:08 PM: I ate too much food. Supped at the Studio Cafe - hadn't been there in quite some time for various reasons. Hisaka sends her regards.
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Post by: Ginny on September 27, 2009, 03:55:30 PM: Quote from: FJL on September 27, 2009, 03:47:39 PM
Apartment vibes to Ginny!

Thanks, DR FJL! If this doesn't work out, we'll probably be in a new hotel at 48th & 11th Ave. What's your opinion of that area?
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Post by: TCB on September 27, 2009, 03:58:46 PM: Quote from: Jane on September 27, 2009, 03:28:21 PM
Quote from: Druxy on September 27, 2009, 11:48:00 AM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 11:13:43 AM
Quote from: Jane on September 27, 2009, 08:44:57 AM
Quote from: Druxy on September 27, 2009, 06:56:59 AM
Thank God. The world is so much safer now that Roman Polanski is in custody.

13 year old girls might be.

I agree if he returns to this country he should be arrested, he broke the law & shouldn't get a break because of who he is. I am shocked that after all this time we requested he be arrested by a different government, and that they obliged. Even the woman who was the 13 year old girl has requested this be dropped.

I was amazed at the number of news updates on this story in my Twitter feed this morning. If he wasn't a "celebrity", would there have been this much fuss after all of these years?

I don't know about the rest of you, but I was being facetious.

I got that, just not sure what your view point was ;)

I think if Polanski hadn't requested a return to the States recently, reminding folks he is a wanted person, he might not have been arrested.

It is possible the news hasn't reported positive comments from Polanski on the event. All I've ever read was his opinion he did nothing wrong & never regretted the harm he caused the young girl & seemed rather arrogant about the whole thing. This could be why officials felt it was important to ask the Swiss government to arrest him.

Still, I hope the Swiss don't extradite him, what a waste of money after all these years. I do believe the press will be thrilled.

You too, Jane? I think you are all sick.
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Post by: François on September 27, 2009, 03:59:21 PM: Archives / Opinion

Judge the Movie, Not the Man
Roman Polanski's 25-year-old crimes should not damage his chances for an Oscar, his victim says.
By Samantha Geimer

February 23, 2003
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I met Roman Polanski in 1977, when I was 13 years old. I was in ninth grade that year, when he told my mother that he wanted to shoot pictures of me for a French magazine. That's what he said, but instead, after shooting pictures of me at Jack Nicholson's house on Mulholland Drive, he did something quite different. He gave me champagne and a piece of a Quaalude. And then he took advantage of me.

It was not consensual sex by any means. I said no, repeatedly, but he wouldn't take no for an answer. I was alone and I didn't know what to do. It was scary and, looking back, very creepy. Those may sound like kindergarten words, but that's the way it feels to me. It was a very long time ago, and it is hard to remember exactly the way everything happened. But I've had to repeat the story so many times, I know it by heart.

We pressed charges, and he pleaded guilty. A plea bargain was agreed to by his lawyer, my lawyer and the district attorney, and it was approved by the judge. But to our amazement, at the last minute the judge went back on his word and refused to honor the deal.

Worried that he was going to have to spend 50 years in prison -- rather than just time already served -- Mr. Polanski fled the country. He's never been back, and I haven't seen him or spoken to him since.

Looking back, there can be no question that he did something awful. It was a terrible thing to do to a young girl. But it was also 25 years ago -- 26 years next month. And, honestly, the publicity surrounding it was so traumatic that what he did to me seemed to pale in comparison.

Now that he's been nominated for an Academy Award, it's all being reopened. I'm being asked: Should he be given the award? Should he be rewarded for his behavior? Should he be allowed back into the United States after fleeing 25 years ago?

Here's the way I feel about it: I don't really have any hard feelings toward him, or any sympathy, either. He is a stranger to me.

But I believe that Mr. Polanski and his film should be honored according to the quality of the work. What he does for a living and how good he is at it have nothing to do with me or what he did to me. I don't think it would be fair to take past events into consideration. I think that the academy members should vote for the movies they feel deserve it. Not for people they feel are popular.

And should he come back? I have to imagine he would rather not be a fugitive and be able to travel freely. Personally, I would like to see that happen. He never should have been put in the position that led him to flee. He should have received a sentence of time served 25 years ago, just as we all agreed. At that time, my lawyer, Lawrence Silver, wrote to the judge that the plea agreement should be accepted and that that guilty plea would be sufficient contrition to satisfy us. I have not changed my mind.

I know there is a price to pay for running. But who wouldn't think about running when facing a 50-year sentence from a judge who was clearly more interested in his own reputation than a fair judgment or even the well-being of the victim?

If he could resolve his problems, I'd be happy. I hope that would mean I'd never have to talk about this again. Sometimes I feel like we both got a life sentence.

My attitude surprises many people. That's because they didn't go through it all; they don't know everything that I know. People don't understand that the judge went back on his word. They don't know how unfairly we were all treated by the press. Talk about feeling violated! The media made that year a living hell, and I've been trying to put it behind me ever since.

Today, I am very happy with my life. I have three sons and a husband. I live in a beautiful place and I enjoy my work. What more could I ask for? No one needs to worry about me.

The one thing that bothers me is that what happened to me in 1977 continues to happen to girls every day, yet people are interested in me because Mr. Polanski is a celebrity. That just never seems right to me. It makes me feel guilty that this attention is directed at me, when there are certainly others out there who could really use it.
Copyright © 2009, The Los Angeles Times
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Post by: François on September 27, 2009, 04:03:02 PM: Quote from: bk on September 27, 2009, 03:51:32 PM
My position on this Polanski nonsense is well-known - he did something that was against the law, he'd struck a deal, done his time, and that idiotic insane publicity seeking judge tried to renege. Enough is enough and the LA police should be ashamed of themselves as should the Swiss policiers who arrested him. James Barbour did the same thing, struck a deal, served his time and he's done - no judge tried to renege on his deal (which I don't believe could happen today), and there were so many people with so many agendas back then, that even if he were brought back to stand trial it would, in all probability, be thrown out of court, based on the way the case was both mishandled and manhandled.

I agree, and I don't mind being "sick"!! ;)
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Post by: Ginny on September 27, 2009, 04:04:04 PM: We have our windows open and there's a very cool breeze coming in. Must be fall!
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Post by: Ben on September 27, 2009, 04:06:27 PM: 5 Floors above David Letterman sounds good.
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Post by: Ginny on September 27, 2009, 04:10:43 PM: Quote from: Ben on September 27, 2009, 04:06:27 PM
5 Floors above David Letterman sounds good.

We stayed on the same floor last year, but this is a different apartment. We loved the location.
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Post by: François on September 27, 2009, 04:12:03 PM: Quote from: Ben on September 27, 2009, 04:06:27 PM
5 Floors above David Letterman sounds good.

That way you're pretty safe if he throws TV sets out of his windows!! :D
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Post by: Jane on September 27, 2009, 04:33:49 PM: After teasing DR George I have egg on my face. I forgot to wish Keith's brother a happy birthday this morning. I have just sent the good wishes.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 27, 2009, 04:37:01 PM: DR Matt H, I just saw a commercial fro the forthcoming release of Disney's SNOW WHITE; do you have any idea what the differences are between this and the 1997 Platinum Edition?
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Post by: Jane on September 27, 2009, 04:42:25 PM: I think the young lady abused by Polanski is a very special person.

I believe if forced back here he will not be convicted, likely not even go to trial, and he will have the freedom to come and go as he pleases again.

I think it is ridiculous the Swiss arrested him.

I will not call what he did acceptable, no matter how much time has passed. I know too many women very scarred by sexual abuse as children. Just because they learn to handle it & cope with it as adults doesn't mean they aren't deeply hurt from the experience. I don't believe anyone ever gets over being raped.
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Post by: td on September 27, 2009, 04:44:05 PM: Quote from: Ginny on September 27, 2009, 02:27:51 PM
Oooo, according to my email, we're *this close* to being able to have our first-choice apartment for next month's stay in NYC. Vibes, please, that the people who haven't filled out the reservation form have decided they don't want it!

~~~~~VIBES~~~~~VIBES~~~~~VIBES~~~~~VIBES~~~~~VIBES~~~~~VIBES~~~~~
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Post by: td on September 27, 2009, 04:49:50 PM: I'm in the same court as BK on the Roman Polanski debacle.
Vanity Fair did an interview with the victim, who forgave Polanski his actions.
There was a recent HBO documentary which was quite un-biased, more of a just the facts on both sides piece which showed (to me, at least) that the judge in the case was out for publicity, and a possible higher political status.
Polanski did his time.
The victim is no longer playing "The Victim."
What other punishment does Polanski need?
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Post by: Ginny on September 27, 2009, 04:50:55 PM: Thanks, DR td!
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Post by: Ginny on September 27, 2009, 04:54:32 PM: Quote from: François on September 27, 2009, 04:12:03 PM
Quote from: Ben on September 27, 2009, 04:06:27 PM
5 Floors above David Letterman sounds good.

That way you're pretty safe if he throws TV sets out of his windows!! :D

Dave does THAT???
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Post by: FJL on September 27, 2009, 04:59:28 PM: Ginny - I'd say it's an OK walk to and from 48th & 11th during daylight hours based on my experience, but coming back at night, please plan on cabbing to the hotel even if it's close enough that you are tempted to walk.
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Post by: bk on September 27, 2009, 05:15:11 PM: Just watched episode one of season three's Mad Men. Didn't like the opening, loved Bryan Batt and that business, hate the Brits in the office, and found some of the writing very weak - and after being thrown out of his house and having to be contrite and finally being allowed back in and with wife pregnant, I continue to think Mr. Draper is one of the most repellent characters in all of television - he had to cheat on her again - unbelievable.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 05:23:07 PM: Quote from: FJL on September 27, 2009, 03:46:56 PM
Thanks, George!

Jose - thanks if you can get the link around, of course!!!

DR FJL - Consider it Tweeted (http://twitter.com/JoseSPiano/status/4426152234)!
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Post by: Jane on September 27, 2009, 05:32:00 PM: Quote from: td on September 27, 2009, 04:49:50 PM
I'm in the same court as BK on the Roman Polanski debacle.
Vanity Fair did an interview with the victim, who forgave Polanski his actions.
There was a recent HBO documentary which was quite un-biased, more of a just the facts on both sides piece which showed (to me, at least) that the judge in the case was out for publicity, and a possible higher political status.
Polanski did his time.
The victim is no longer playing "The Victim."
What other punishment does Polanski need?

I'm not saying he needs to go to jail. I was shocked he was arrested. I'm saying what he did was very wrong & not to be casual about it. To me playing "the victim" sounds as if what he did wasn't a big deal.
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Post by: Jane on September 27, 2009, 05:46:41 PM: Someone else agrees with me his arrest could lead to his freedom ;D
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090927/ap_on_en_mo/eu_switzerland_polanski
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Post by: Laura on September 27, 2009, 06:00:28 PM: This afternoon we saw a local production of "Curtains." Wow. I loved it.
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Post by: François on September 27, 2009, 06:08:49 PM: "Michelle Obama, Kate Winslet make People magazine's best-dressed list"

Now ... really ... WHO CARES ?

(I guess they have "taste & budget")
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Post by: DakotaCelt on September 27, 2009, 06:22:24 PM: Quote from: JRand59 on September 27, 2009, 07:36:26 AM
Happy Birthday, Google.

(http://www.google.com/logos/11th_birthday.gif)

Amazing, it has been around that long. It does not seem that long
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 27, 2009, 06:22:40 PM: Happy Birthday to DS Craig!!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on September 27, 2009, 06:22:42 PM: Good day one and
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Post by: DakotaCelt on September 27, 2009, 06:22:56 PM: Happy birthday DS Craig!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on September 27, 2009, 06:26:06 PM: Quote from: Jane on September 27, 2009, 04:42:25 PM
I think the young lady abused by Polanski is a very special person.

I believe if forced back here he will not be convicted, likely not even go to trial, and he will have the freedom to come and go as he pleases again.

I think it is ridiculous the Swiss arrested him.

I will not call what he did acceptable, no matter how much time has passed. I know too many women very scarred by sexual abuse as children. Just because they learn to handle it & cope with it as adults doesn't mean they aren't deeply hurt from the experience. I don't believe anyone ever gets over being raped.

I agree... The true test is how one can move and re-build their lives and that is not easy task within itself.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 06:34:41 PM: ARGH!!!

I guess a football game went over by 15 minutes, so "The Amazing Race" - at least here on the East Coast" will now be running over by 15 minutes... Which means I'll probably have to delay watching "Mad Men" until 11:00pm in order to keep the DVR happy.
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 27, 2009, 06:35:02 PM: Quote from: Laura on September 27, 2009, 06:00:28 PM
This afternoon we saw a local production of "Curtains." Wow. I loved it.

Now you know why I've seen it so many times!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on September 27, 2009, 06:36:05 PM: Went to a genealogy seminar yesterday... Interesting things for genealogists to use coming down the pipe line...
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Post by: Michael on September 27, 2009, 06:40:53 PM: Late birthday wishes to DS Craig.
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Post by: Michael on September 27, 2009, 06:47:45 PM: (http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs237.snc1/8432_155031888152_789623152_2658404_4431915_n.jpg)
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Post by: Jane on September 27, 2009, 06:53:07 PM: Thank you DRs Cilla, Dakota & Michael S.
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Post by: Jane on September 27, 2009, 06:53:25 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on September 27, 2009, 06:35:02 PM
Quote from: Laura on September 27, 2009, 06:00:28 PM
This afternoon we saw a local production of "Curtains." Wow. I loved it.

Now you know why I've seen it so many times!

I want to see it.
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Post by: Laura on September 27, 2009, 06:53:33 PM: How exciting, Michael S.
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Post by: Laura on September 27, 2009, 06:53:57 PM: I hope Craig had a great birthday, filled with cake and ice cream.
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Post by: Jane on September 27, 2009, 06:54:43 PM: Quote from: DakotaCelt on September 27, 2009, 06:36:05 PM
Went to a genealogy seminar yesterday... Interesting things for genealogists to use coming down the pipe line...

Sounds interesting. Keith is working on a genealogy CD for our 2 grand nephews. He is currently researching sides of the family not related to us.
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Post by: Jane on September 27, 2009, 06:55:57 PM: Quote from: Laura on September 27, 2009, 06:53:57 PM
I hope Craig had a great birthday, filled with cake and ice cream.

Now that he has gone vegan I don't think so, unless he met up with his baseball playing friends & they surprised him.
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Post by: Jane on September 27, 2009, 06:56:41 PM: Quote from: Michael S on September 27, 2009, 06:47:45 PM
(http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs237.snc1/8432_155031888152_789623152_2658404_4431915_n.jpg)

Nice, and exciting. :D
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Post by: DakotaCelt on September 27, 2009, 07:18:51 PM: Quote from: Michael S on September 27, 2009, 06:47:45 PM
(http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs237.snc1/8432_155031888152_789623152_2658404_4431915_n.jpg)

This sounds interesting...
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Post by: DakotaCelt on September 27, 2009, 07:20:07 PM: I had a weird idea for a play....

A librarians adventure and the students and interesting individuals that come and go.. .
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Post by: Jane on September 27, 2009, 07:24:35 PM: You, Ginny & George could collaborate. ;) And Jed if he ever returns.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on September 27, 2009, 07:33:19 PM: We would all have tales and misadventures to impart....
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Post by: bk on September 27, 2009, 07:39:11 PM: On my fourth of the Mad Men episodes - so far, I'm thinking I like season two the best - this one, while having some good scenes, hasn't really clicked with me so far, and I really got a little irritated with the marijuana scene, although I do love Elizabeth Moss. I want to just shoot the father character (January Jones' father), and many of the characters continue to be totally repellent. I want more Bryan Batt.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on September 27, 2009, 07:39:45 PM: The few episodes of Mad Men I have seen, I have enjoyed it.
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Post by: Ginny on September 27, 2009, 07:40:29 PM: Quote from: Jane on September 27, 2009, 07:24:35 PM
You, Ginny & George could collaborate. ;) And Jed if he ever returns.

I've blotted a lot from my memory...
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Post by: Ginny on September 27, 2009, 07:40:57 PM: Thanks, DR FJL. That's kind of what I thought.
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Post by: François on September 27, 2009, 07:43:13 PM: I am surrounded by Mad Men every day (Thinking about writing a play about it. ;)) so I don't need to see them on TV, no sirree!
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Post by: Ginny on September 27, 2009, 07:54:42 PM: We just watched the first installment of Ken Burns' series on the national parks. Brought back great memories of our family visit to Yellowstone in 1996.
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Post by: Matt H. on September 27, 2009, 07:56:08 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on September 27, 2009, 04:37:01 PM
DR Matt H, I just saw a commercial fro the forthcoming release of Disney's SNOW WHITE; do you have any idea what the differences are between this and the 1997 Platinum Edition?

I am assuming this is a brand new transfer, but I have't gotten my copy nor have I been reading the publicity releases.

I rewatched SNOW WHITE on DVD four or five months ago (it was before I came down with my affliction), and it looked lovely to me. If you're satisfied with it, I wouldn't think of upgrading the DVD to the new version.

Now, the upgrade to Blu-ray will be a different matter all together. All of the previous Disney animated features have been MAJOR upgrades from DVD to Blu-ray, and I'd be surprised if SNOW WHITE is any less revelatory.

But if you're not into high def, I think I'd save my money.
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Post by: Matt H. on September 27, 2009, 07:59:54 PM: I spent a large part of the evening watching the six short films by Mira Nair which were on the second disc in the MONSOON WEDDING set. They ranged in length from 9 minutes to 59 minutes. All were interesting, and an HIV in India short ("Migration") and a poignant tale of 9/11 were my two favorites of those six on the second disc.
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Post by: Matt H. on September 27, 2009, 08:01:33 PM: Next, I watched the Kevin Spirtas DVD NIGHT AND DAYS. I hadn't watched it in a while, so I had the time tonight before I began prime time TV, and enjoyed seeing it again.
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Post by: Matt H. on September 27, 2009, 08:02:51 PM: Then I watched tonight's season premiere of DEXTER. Liked it all except the ending of the episode which I could see coming from a mile away. SHould be interesting to see where this all leads. Deb and Lundy will also be interesting to watch.
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Post by: Matt H. on September 27, 2009, 08:04:34 PM: I had planned on dropping DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES this year, but I had read several critics who had already seen the season premiere and raved about it so I did have the DVR record tonight's show which I'll watch at some point tomorrow (I guess). If I don't like where Marc Cherry is heading with the new season, I will drop it and save myself 45 minutes more of viewing time each week.
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Post by: Matt H. on September 27, 2009, 08:16:20 PM: Heading downstairs to bed now. I'm feeling very, very sleepy.

Good night!
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Post by: FJL on September 27, 2009, 08:18:52 PM: Jose - That's very cool! thanks again!
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Post by: FJL on September 27, 2009, 08:27:36 PM: CLONIN' THE LIBRARIAN - the name of my new librarian sitcom
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Post by: bk on September 27, 2009, 08:45:47 PM: Finished episode four, and for me they pretty much got everything right with this one. And, interestingly, the best thing in the episode was Bryan Batt's absolutely brilliant performance of how the opening of the Bye Bye Birdie commercial for diet soda is going to be done, which he performs for his wife. Her reaction to it should have won her an Emmy - for that alone, and Mr. Batt should also have won one for that alone. But the whole episode was excellent, and I'm so happy the dad is gone.
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Post by: vixmom on September 27, 2009, 09:08:32 PM: What a busy weekend

My best friend (since we were 14) came in from Michigan this weekend for her nephews wedding

the first thing she and I had done together once we went was to go to the is same nephew's baptism

At the last moment her husband was unable to come along for the wedding so she asked me to come as her guest

We had a fantastic time.
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Post by: vixmom on September 27, 2009, 09:12:22 PM: this morning my friend was supposed to meet me at church - as we were getting ready to head out she called to let me know that she was stuck on the highway with a flat tire - inthe puring rain

Fortunately I have a AAA gold membership so I drove out ther and had AAA coam and change the flat for us - then I followed her to the tire store so she could get her tire repaired. Teh tire store was not yet open - but the IHOP right next door was - so we had a lovely breakfast together and thenshe went off to have her tire repaired and the Vixter and I went to the 2nd service at church
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Post by: vixmom on September 27, 2009, 09:16:04 PM: after church we drove ito NYC to see Hamlet with Jude Law.

Since the events of the past couple of days made me E & T - I was not aware of the flea market else I would have tried to stop by-

We were lucky withteh weather - after it rained the whole time we were driving in - the rain stop just as we arrived at the parking garage - we were able to walk to the theatre and wait online sans umbrella
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Post by: vixmom on September 27, 2009, 09:22:41 PM: the theatre was packed - but the audience was wonderfully attentive - this is the first theatre experience in recent memory where there were no whispered conversations or rattling candy wrappers etc. They also had a strict policy latecomers being seated "at the discretiion of the management" and there didn't seem to be any

the only issue we had was that the couple in front of us were quite tall and kept mvoing tehier heads back and forth constantly blocking our views of the stage

I went to the box office during inintermissiona nd explaiedn the problem and the very kind man behind the window allowed us to move up to the box seat stage right -we did have limited
views of far stage right - but since most of the action took place center stage it was not really a problem
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Post by: vixmom on September 27, 2009, 09:31:02 PM: The Vixter and I both thoroughly enjoyed the show - even with the bobbleheaded couple

It absolutely did not feel like 3+ hours - it moved along beautifully -

It was the first time either of us had ever seen a live performance of Hamlet - although we had watched both the Mel Gibson and Kenneth Branagh movie versions

The Vixter was particularly taken with the monchromatic sets and costuming

We recommend the show - and thank Jose for recommending it to us!!!
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Post by: Laura on September 27, 2009, 09:33:51 PM: I am glad you had fun with your friend and daughter today, Vixmom.
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Post by: vixmom on September 27, 2009, 09:35:46 PM: After the show the crowd waiting at the stage door was tremendous - they had police there for crowd control and barrier set up - we decied to avoid the whole thing and went across the street to John's Pizza were we were promptly seated right at the front window- and then the heavens opened and oh my did it pour!!

We were very happy to be warm and dry and eating hot pizza!!

By time we were done with our meal the rain had stopped and we had a very comfortable walk back to the car
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Post by: vixmom on September 27, 2009, 09:38:11 PM: We passed Sardi's on the way and saw they have a Finneans Rainbow poster in their front window

Certainly it can only be a matter of time before Elmore's caricature graces their walls!!
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Post by: vixmom on September 27, 2009, 09:39:12 PM: Happiest of Birthdays to Jane's son and George's sister!!!!
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Post by: vixmom on September 27, 2009, 09:39:39 PM: VIBES for all of Laura's little kitties
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 09:42:20 PM: DR vixmom - It sounds like you had a wonderful day all-around.
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Post by: vixmom on September 27, 2009, 09:47:24 PM: FJL - we also passed the Bye Bye Birdie theatre and stopped to look at the cast poster

I told the Vixter about your parody (which she hasn't had an opportunity to see yet) but looking at the poster she didn't get it - she thought "The guy playing ALbert looks OK for an old guy - but Conrad is HOT!!"

I guess she IS the target audience - but I bet all the other mommies are going to be joining me in singing your version of Bye Bye Birdie! !!!
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Post by: vixmom on September 27, 2009, 09:48:57 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2009, 09:42:20 PM
DR vixmom - It sounds like you had a wonderful day all-around.

We did indeed - and I am grateful for your input - we probably would not have gone had you not told us about the good reviews of the London show
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Post by: vixmom on September 27, 2009, 09:54:21 PM: and congratulations to Jose on her his Big Gay IceCream Truck debut - Can it be long before he has his own Food Channel TV show - certainly he can run rings around that guy who goes to all the diners and truck stops

I think with should have a Dining with Jose and Monkey show - each season should be in a different city - New York, Atlanta, etc
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Post by: George on September 27, 2009, 10:06:19 PM: Quote from: Julie on September 27, 2009, 02:13:19 PM
Birthday greetings to George's sister!

Thanks, Julie and Jane and Ginny and Vixmom for the birthday wishes for my sister, Diane! For dinner, we had local pizza that was pretty good. My sister made her own vegan chocolate and raspberry with chocolate pudding cake and it was absolutely delicious! I made the raspberry frosting. :)
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Post by: George on September 27, 2009, 10:14:45 PM: Quote from: Michael S on September 27, 2009, 06:47:45 PM
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Congrats, Michael!