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Title: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: bk on September 28, 2009, 12:12:14 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were royal, and now it is time for you to post until the newly-crowned cows come home.
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Post by: bk on September 28, 2009, 12:12:51 AM
And the word of the day is: DEKE!
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Post by: bk on September 28, 2009, 12:13:32 AM
Welcome eight GUESTS.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on September 28, 2009, 01:55:36 AM
Yesterday bk posted:

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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. 

There must be something very wrong with his position.

I totally agree.

der Brucer
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Post by: FJL on September 28, 2009, 03:46:22 AM
Belated birthday wishes to George's sister
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Post by: Ginny on September 28, 2009, 05:17:10 AM
Monday morning greetings!  It's very windy here in SW Ohio today - and chilly!
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Post by: Druxy on September 28, 2009, 05:36:29 AM
The "Messiah" showed up at our Yom Kippur service last night.  The cops arrested him for "criminal trespass".  I thought that kind of thing just happened in Los Angeles.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 28, 2009, 05:38:08 AM
Good morning, all! In this morning's email I got three cues for FINIAN'S RAINBOW that I have to do. Work work work! I still have to pay this quarter's health insurance premium so I'm grateful for it.

DR vixmom, sounds like a great weekend! I'm happy you had a great time.

DR George, I missed your sister's birthday and I apologize for my preoccupations that caused it. I hope she had a wonderful day.

Last night I read the new Adrianna Hoffstetter mystery. Once I began it, I couldn't stop. It took me about 2 and a half hours to get through it, and I enjoyed it immensely; I was bummed a thoroughly repellent character didn't get a deserved comeuppance and that one of the book's nicest characters became the victim, but that's life. I loved the characters and spent some time wondering on whom, besides Miles Kreuger, they might be based. Surely that one character is based on Miles? I can't wait for the next. I saw the Christmas gift coming a mile away, but it was still a lovely ending to a pleasant read

First thing today, laundry. Then to my FR chores.
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Post by: Michael on September 28, 2009, 05:50:14 AM
off to a fun morning.....

dentist
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Post by: Matt H. on September 28, 2009, 06:30:14 AM
Good morning!

It's going to be a very pleasant day all around. Temps were in the high 50s this morning for my work (deliriously wonderful) and won't get out of the 70s today. Hooray!
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Post by: Kerry on September 28, 2009, 06:32:49 AM
I'm gearing up for the chores of the day---UGH~~~ But I'll put a smile on my face and a song in my heart as I face the day!
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Post by: Matt H. on September 28, 2009, 06:33:20 AM
Last night, bk wrote:

"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.  "

It could very well win either the actress or Bryan Batt an Emmy. The episodes you're watching now are for the season that will be submitted for NEXT YEAR's Emmys. She could probably be submitted as a guest star, but Bryan, unfortunately, has to compete against the heavy roster of supporting actors from his own show AND the staggering number of supporting players in other series in the supporting actor category.

The show just won the Emmy for Best Drama Series for Season Two.
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Post by: Matt H. on September 28, 2009, 06:37:49 AM
I have nothing here at the present moment to review for work. However, I'm expecting in the mail, TV box sets of MEDIUM - Season 5 and FLASHPOINT - Season 1 as well as SNOW WHITE on Blu-ray and likely later in the week THE UNIT on Blu-ray. HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER will also be arriving, but someone else has first dibs on that and has claimed it.
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Post by: Matt H. on September 28, 2009, 06:41:12 AM
I am rather furious about the local NBC affiliate who has gotten rights to simulcast the NFL football game tonight between Carolina and Dallas on their channel (it's also on ESPN) and bump NBC's primetime lineup to early morning timeslots. I'm sure that's not making NBC happy with them relegating the premiere of TRAUMA to early morning hours.

I'm mad because it bumps HEROES into the early morning. Sure, the DVR can record it, but it won't be in high def. When they time shift shows, they only end up recording the SD version of the show. Ugh!
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Post by: Matt H. on September 28, 2009, 06:42:53 AM
So, looks like I won't be watching any prime time TV tonight. I'll record CASTLE and watch it tomorrow (I've been going to bed an hour earlier than I used to before I had my health problems.)

That means that whatever TV box sets come in the mail today (or SNOW WHITE if it arrives), I'll have all evening to work on it.
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Post by: Matt H. on September 28, 2009, 06:47:25 AM
Shocking developments on TV shows.

I was horrified and infuriated when Steven's lover Luke was killed in the Muldavian massacre on DYNASTY. They had just gotten together and thus ended the writers having to compose plots for a gay couple. I dropped the show right on the spot. (Curious that the show, which had been number one in the ratings the previous season, took a precipitous nosedive in the ratings during this season and never recovered.)

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Post by: Cillaliz on September 28, 2009, 07:09:32 AM
When I stopped for coffee this morning Russ Wooley told me his daughter Cassie is in the finals of The Next Broadway Sensation!   What fun.  Russ and his wife have a professional theater/school here - Lamb Theater (with a name like Wooley what else can it be).  I guess the finals are next week.   GO CASSIE!!!!
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: elmore3003 on September 28, 2009, 07:11:30 AM
Good morning!

It's going to be a very pleasant day all around. Temps were in the high 50s this morning for my work (deliriously wonderful) and won't get out of the 70s today. Hooray!

DR MattH, thanks for last night's SNOW WHITE advice! I think I'll keep what I have until I hear more about what's on the new DVD.
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Post by: Matt H. on September 28, 2009, 07:15:02 AM
I believe the new Blu-ray comes with a DVD copy of the film as a bonus disc (the official DVD release isn't for 10 weeks), and if I have time, I'll do an A/B comparison of the DVDs since I still have my Platinum Edition here.
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Post by: Matt H. on September 28, 2009, 07:16:54 AM
No UPS deliveries yet but that doesn't mean anything since sometimes UPS doesn't arrive until closer to noon or even the mid-afternoon.

I know MEDIUM and FLASHPOINT are coming via USPS, and that doesn't usually arrive until 1 p.m. or so.
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Post by: bk on September 28, 2009, 07:17:30 AM
Yeah, I have to get used to the fact that I'm watching the current season of Mad Men.
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Post by: Matt H. on September 28, 2009, 07:17:36 AM
Guess I'll head down now and get cleaned up for lunch out with best friend John. By the time we get back, I'll see what material I have for today's work project.

WBBL.
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Post by: bk on September 28, 2009, 07:17:52 AM
I'm up and I guess I should shower and make ready for the dentist.
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Post by: bk on September 28, 2009, 07:18:17 AM
elmore, glad you liked the book!  Feel free to write an amazon review - they're most helpful.
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Post by: Laura on September 28, 2009, 07:22:58 AM
Dental vibes to Michael S. and to BK. I hope your experiences are mild.
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Post by: Ginny on September 28, 2009, 07:28:40 AM
Let me be the first to wish everyone a happy

Banned Books Week (http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/banned/bannedbooksweek/index.cfm)
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 28, 2009, 07:30:01 AM
DENTAL VIBES TO BK AND MICHAEL S~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 28, 2009, 07:31:29 AM
Better get busy, off to court soon, then a nice office day to clean off my desk and start in on the to do list I made last Friday
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Jennifer on September 28, 2009, 07:49:53 AM
Did anyone else watch the season premiere of TAR last night?

I'm glad it always starts at 8pm here so I don't have to wonder.

I'll wait to comment until i see if those who watch it have watched it already.

But just generally i thought it was a good premiere. By the end i was happy with the cast and how the show went. But something happened at the very beginning that i did not like. I'll be curious how others felt (so it made me not love the beginning).

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Post by: Jennifer on September 28, 2009, 07:52:17 AM
RE: last night's DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES (no spoilers just general).

DR MattH had said some critics raved about the premiere.

It was on here at 7pm so i got to watch it before TAR.  I won't say i loved it. But it was quite interesting especially the ending. And the new family seems interesting.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Jennifer on September 28, 2009, 07:53:51 AM
Hope anyone fasting has an easy fast.

Since i can't drink i won't be doing any biking today. Although pehaps after dinner i can maybe do some indoor stuff.

For some reason i woke up feeling sort of fatigued. Of course that would on the one day when i can't have orange juice or anything to wake me!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 28, 2009, 08:00:06 AM
Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... Are you?
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Post by: Jrand73 on September 28, 2009, 08:07:30 AM
Dentist vibes for MR BK and playwright DR MICHAEL S - nice logo for your play!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 28, 2009, 08:08:25 AM
Did anyone else watch the season premiere of TAR last night?

I'm glad it always starts at 8pm here so I don't have to wonder.

I'll wait to comment until i see if those who watch it have watched it already.

But just generally i thought it was a good premiere. By the end i was happy with the cast and how the show went. But something happened at the very beginning that i did not like. I'll be curious how others felt (so it made me not love the beginning).



I thought last night's season premiere of "TAR" was great.  A true nail-biter throughout.  -As for the twist in the beginning, well... Other shows have had similar twists, so...

Otherwise, it's a good mix of teams, and personal dynamics. Should be another good season.
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Post by: FJL on September 28, 2009, 08:08:39 AM
Jrand - Many thanks for your comment on YouTube!!!
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Post by: Jrand73 on September 28, 2009, 08:09:37 AM
I enjoyed TAR last night.  I liked it that my two least favorite couples were in danger within 10 minutes, and I am happy with the first team that was sent packing.....not so much the second team.

I don't like the lawyer and his partner or the old people (why are the OLD people on TAR so damned annoying?) - and I don't like the lying poker players.

So it is shaping up to be an interesting season already.  No clear favorite yet for me, although I like the brothers and the Christian couple - and to a point Miss America and her husband.
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Post by: Jrand73 on September 28, 2009, 08:09:56 AM
Jrand - Many thanks for your comment on YouTube!!!

And so true....I guess I AM the Man in the Chair.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 28, 2009, 08:10:04 AM
DR Jennifer - You can drink water today, can't you?
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Post by: Jrand73 on September 28, 2009, 08:10:42 AM
This is the first time in a few seasons when the SNL premiere hasn't been the subject of many comments......maybe it will go away soon......
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Post by: Jrand73 on September 28, 2009, 08:11:00 AM
Thanks to DR VIXMOM for the Hamlet Report. 
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Post by: Jrand73 on September 28, 2009, 08:13:02 AM
TOD:

Last week's MAD MEN of course.

But also:

THE UNLOCKED WINDOW, of course, an Adriana Hefstetter reference.

The final moments of The ZUNI DOLL sequence of Karen Black's TRILOGY OF TERROR

And I shall await others from other DR's......
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Post by: Jrand73 on September 28, 2009, 08:13:45 AM
I will watch MAD MEN last night's episode later today on DEMAND.
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Post by: Jrand73 on September 28, 2009, 08:37:39 AM
My friend Zachary Spicer is getting good reviews for his performance in AMERICAN BUFFALO in Hartford, if any DR ever heads over there.  I haven't read the NYT review which was up maybe Saturday.....
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Post by: Jane on September 28, 2009, 08:42:44 AM
Thank you for the birthday wishes DR Vixmom.  I enjoyed reading about your Sunday.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 28, 2009, 08:43:58 AM
As for last night's "Mad Men"... Hmmm... I think The NY Times' "Mad Men" Watch (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/28/mad-men-watch-mystery-not-mystique/?src=twt&twt=artsbeat) is spot on today.

*There are SPOILERS in that article, so click at your own risk. ;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 28, 2009, 08:51:17 AM
This is the first time in a few seasons when the SNL premiere hasn't been the subject of many comments......maybe it will go away soon......

It wasn't a good season opener, it wasn't a bad season opener. However, it went by fast - for me - and there were no real dud skits, but none of the skits really stuck in my head.  The big "mistake" was having Megan Fox as the host. She's a true non-star, and a non-talent.  She either played herself in skits, or she played a slut.  Quite the range. ;)
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on September 28, 2009, 09:10:58 AM
TOD:

In no particular order:

Radar announcing Col. Henry Blake's death on MASH.

Nurse Shirley Daniels shooting rapist Peter White on ST ELSEWHERE

Gary's death on THIRTHYSOMETHING

Just about every death on LOST.

Hmmm...seems to be a pattern here...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 28, 2009, 09:12:05 AM
OH!

For those DRs who happened to miss Barbra Streisand's intimate set at the Village Vanguard this past Saturday ;), they've just posted some Video Clips (http://www.barbrastreisand.com/us/news/5-video-performances-vanguard) from the special evening.
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Post by: bk on September 28, 2009, 09:14:18 AM
Back from Dr. Chew with my new crown.  I feel like Miss America (cue Bert Parks).
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Post by: bk on September 28, 2009, 09:14:39 AM
It went very quickly - in and out in thirty minutes. 
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 28, 2009, 09:16:58 AM
And just in case you want some more Babs, there was a nice interview in yesterday's New York Times with their classical music critic, Anthony Tomassini.

Streisand’s Fine Instrument and Classic Instinct (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/27/arts/music/27tomm.html)

It's very reminiscent of Glenn Gould's appreciation of Barbra Streisand - and Tomassini even references that article.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 28, 2009, 09:17:41 AM
bk - Welcome back from the dentist.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on September 28, 2009, 09:19:45 AM
I've completely given up on SNL.  The people who are now writing the show seem to believe that all you need for a skit is to have someone stand there and look funny or say one catch-phrase over and over.  It's inane.
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Post by: Jane on September 28, 2009, 09:20:26 AM
DR Jose thanks for the links, I'll watch & read later.
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Post by: Jane on September 28, 2009, 09:21:29 AM
DD Sherlock seems to be better today.  We will wait another day before confirming it with the vet (meaning taking a stool sample to be checked).
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on September 28, 2009, 09:21:37 AM
OH!

For those DRs who happened to miss Barbra Streisand's intimate set at the Village Vanguard this past Saturday ;), they've just posted some Video Clips (http://www.barbrastreisand.com/us/news/5-video-performances-vanguard) from the special evening.

Someone on Twitter stated that the entire concert would be webcasted sometime next week on aol.com (but I haven't checked up on that yet.)
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Post by: bk on September 28, 2009, 09:25:42 AM
In the coincidence department - just read a review of Stephen Schwartz's new opera of Seance On A Wet Afternoon by the talkinbroadway LA reviewer, who is, I'm afraid, a bit of a ninny (she loved it, though, because it sounded like musical theater).  In the novel and film of Seance, the kidnapped child is named Amanda.  In Mr. Schwartz's libretto, which he wrote, he has changed the name.  Given that he has all my novels, what do you think he changed the name to?  Coincidence?  I think - not.
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Post by: Jrand73 on September 28, 2009, 10:09:51 AM
Bruce?
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Post by: Jane on September 28, 2009, 10:10:03 AM
Sad, Lucy of 'Lucy in the Sky" has passed away from Lupus.
http://new.music.yahoo.com/julian-lennon/news/lucy-of-lucy-in-the-sky-with-diamonds-fame-dies--61994538
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Post by: Jane on September 28, 2009, 10:10:23 AM
Bruce?

;D
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Post by: FJL on September 28, 2009, 10:15:16 AM
Page 3 "Can't even have water on Yom Kippur" dance
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Post by: Jrand73 on September 28, 2009, 10:17:39 AM
Oh I forgot about Gary dying in THIRTYSOMETHING....
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 28, 2009, 10:20:56 AM
I awoke this morning with the same name I was given at birth.

My lot in life hasn't changed at all.

But...for some reason...I'm happy.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 28, 2009, 10:33:52 AM
I attained the near-closure of a several-weeks-long project at home involving my CD collection.  Years ago, I dispensed with jewelboxes and transferred all artwork into polyvinyl sleeves.  The CDs went into protective sleeves and into aluminum cases.  Well, the cases are great, but I simply will NOT buy another and my DVD collection also is in cases and growth room has vanished.

SO....I opted for putting all my CDs into paper sleeves and inserting them, too, into the polyvinyl sleeves.  I rapidly exhausted my supply of sleeves (I had a hundred on hand for DVD-Rs and CD-rs).  I ordered 1,000 a few weeks ago.  In one weekend, they were all used and I ordered 2,000 more.  They arrived last week and this weekend I exhausted that supply as well.  Happily, I'm very near the end of the project, but I've ordered another 1,000 sleeves just to be sure I have plenty on hand for the next few years of CD buying.  Hopefully, outside of a few elite CDs from the likes of Kritzerland, Intrada, FSM, Prometheus, and other specialty labels, my CD buying should be at an end.  I have more music on CD than I shall ever be able to listen to for the rest of my life.

Since I don't know what I'll be in the mood to listen to, though, I must maintain the collection and its variety.

All of that notwithstanding, I have encountered a few unforseen glitches:

I have CDs for which I can find no artwork.  And I have artwork for CDs which I cannot find.   It's all VERY vexing, indeed!

I know this will work itself out eventually...but I hate having the odd sock lying around, if you don't mind an analogy.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 28, 2009, 10:36:06 AM
Thanks to DR VIXMOM for the Hamlet Report. 


Isn't there a comic strip dog named Hamlet?  Is it "Hagar the Horrible"?
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Post by: MBarnum on September 28, 2009, 10:38:55 AM
DR RLP, I am in a similar fix regarding my CDs. I have gotten most of them into binders...however, I know I will be buying more CDs...as long as there is a Bollywood.
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Post by: MBarnum on September 28, 2009, 10:39:33 AM
I can think of nothing for the TOD, just yet.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 28, 2009, 10:43:10 AM
Good Afternoon!

And since we're supposed to get some scattered thunderstorms this afternoon... And since our apartment - well, at least the first floor - is supposed to painted tomorrow... And since I never left the apartment yesterday... Well... I guess what I'm trying to say.... Well... I dunno... ::)
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Post by: MBarnum on September 28, 2009, 10:43:16 AM
The new season of TAR looks great, and I was so happy to see them race through Tokyo right off the bat...I know a lot of HHWers do not like so called "reality shows" in general, but this one is so much fun, and educational too if you have an interest in other cultures, plus it really tends to be a feel good show, and that can't be bad.

Least favorite teams: The lawyer guy and his gal and the poker players.

Favorite teams: Pretty much the same as JRands picks plus the dad and son team.

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Post by: Dan (the Man) on September 28, 2009, 10:45:21 AM
TOD:

How about some fun shockers:

Rhoda winning the beauty contest on THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW

Graham Jarvis's ex-wife peeling off her fake scar on MARY HARTMAN, MARY HARTMAN

Bob waking up with wife Emily in the last episode of NEWHART

Diana Muldaur walking into the open elevator shaft on L.A. LAW (well, that was fun for me, anyway...)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 28, 2009, 10:47:59 AM
So...

Any thoughts on last night's season premiere of "Brothers & Sisters"?

Interesting set up for the season.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on September 28, 2009, 10:48:53 AM
DR RLP, I am in a similar fix regarding my CDs. I have gotten most of them into binders...however, I know I will be buying more CDs...as long as there is a Bollywood.

"Take off her binder! Take off her binder!"

Who can name that movie?
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Post by: Matthew on September 28, 2009, 10:49:06 AM
The DP has regulated me to the couch today so I can recover from a cold I've had all weekend.  It was a three show weekend, also, so there was not much rest.  The audiences seems appreciative of The Full Monty which is nice, although, I think we have had some walk outs.  The show is really good.  People should see it.  The message is stronger now than it was in 2001.

We leave for Walt Disney World after we close the show next Sunday.  The DP has never been.  I basically booked the trip and told him he was going.  I'm thinking that's why he won't let me leave the couch today as he wants a healthy partner for the trip. 
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 28, 2009, 11:01:37 AM
The DP has regulated me to the couch today so I can recover from a cold I've had all weekend.  It was a three show weekend, also, so there was not much rest.  The audiences seems appreciative of The Full Monty which is nice, although, I think we have had some walk outs.  The show is really good.  People should see it.  The message is stronger now than it was in 2001.

We leave for Walt Disney World after we close the show next Sunday.  The DP has never been.  I basically booked the trip and told him he was going.  I'm thinking that's why he won't let me leave the couch today as he wants a healthy partner for the trip. 

~~~~~GET WELL VIBES TO YOU~~~~~~

*And you'll be down in WDW for the Epcot Food & Wine Festival.  Soooooo jealous.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 28, 2009, 11:01:46 AM
So...

Any thoughts on last night's season premiere of "Brothers & Sisters"?

Interesting set up for the season.


More of the same old thing for the Walker family.  Too bad for Kitty.   Too bad for Kevin.  Too bad for Justin.

Seriously....will this show ever grow beyond the weekly squabbles/misunderstanding/sibling rivalry/mother-daughter riffs?

It sucks the life right out of me.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 28, 2009, 11:02:22 AM
DR RLP, I am in a similar fix regarding my CDs. I have gotten most of them into binders...however, I know I will be buying more CDs...as long as there is a Bollywood.

"Take off her binder! Take off her binder!"

Who can name that movie?


OH! OH! OH!

"The Trouble with Angels"
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 28, 2009, 11:02:34 AM
DR RLP, I am in a similar fix regarding my CDs. I have gotten most of them into binders...however, I know I will be buying more CDs...as long as there is a Bollywood.

"Take off her binder! Take off her binder!"

Who can name that movie?



Was it Ingrid Bergman in "The Inn of the Sixth Happiness" who said that?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 28, 2009, 11:04:28 AM
So...

Any thoughts on last night's season premiere of "Brothers & Sisters"?

Interesting set up for the season.


More of the same old thing for the Walker family.  Too bad for Kitty.   Too bad for Kevin.  Too bad for Justin.

Seriously....will this show ever grow beyond the weekly squabbles/misunderstanding/sibling rivalry/mother-daughter riffs?

It sucks the life right out of me.

I'm wondering how many more appearances/episodes Marion Ross is slated for this season.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 28, 2009, 11:05:35 AM
TOD:

How about some fun shockers:

Rhoda winning the beauty contest on THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW

Graham Jarvis's ex-wife peeling off her fake scar on MARY HARTMAN, MARY HARTMAN

Bob waking up with wife Emily in the last episode of NEWHART

Diana Muldaur walking into the open elevator shaft on L.A. LAW (well, that was fun for me, anyway...)


Paul McCrane's insufferably smug, if brilliant, surgeon Dr. Robert Romano disrespecting all his staff as he strutted toward a helicpoter on the roof of the hospital and had his arm sliced off by the chopper's rotors.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on September 28, 2009, 11:09:29 AM
DR RLP, I am in a similar fix regarding my CDs. I have gotten most of them into binders...however, I know I will be buying more CDs...as long as there is a Bollywood.

"Take off her binder! Take off her binder!"

Who can name that movie?


OH! OH! OH!

"The Trouble with Angels"

Give the man a cupcake!
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Jrand73 on September 28, 2009, 11:37:52 AM
"St. Francis a' go go is out of business."



"I can't stuff His Holiness in the window!"
"Well I'm not giving you Ricky Nelson!"


"All of you may go, except for Miss Novak and Miss Lis!"

I love those movies!!!!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 28, 2009, 11:53:04 AM
DR RLP, I am in a similar fix regarding my CDs. I have gotten most of them into binders...however, I know I will be buying more CDs...as long as there is a Bollywood.

"Take off her binder! Take off her binder!"

Who can name that movie?


OH! OH! OH!

"The Trouble with Angels"

Give the man a cupcake!

From the Cupcake Stop (http://www.cupcakestop.com/)?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 28, 2009, 11:58:26 AM
OK... I've dawdled long enough...

Laters...
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Post by: Ginny on September 28, 2009, 12:17:52 PM
Back from the library, Starbucks, and the grocery store.  The manager at the branch library is a friend of mine and when I asked her how she is, she said, "Ask me November 4!"  They're hoping the levy passes.

The best news is that the gas station at our local Kroger is now open - with a loyalty card you get 10 cents off per gallon, which can really make a difference.

Oh, and at Starbucks, I got a free tall nonfat pumpkin spice latte because I used my card to buy a pound of coffee.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Jrand73 on September 28, 2009, 12:20:51 PM
NYC apartment vibes for DR GINNY.  You and Richard wear your Big Gay Ice Cream Truck t-shirts into the lobby when you check in just to show you are not regular tourists from Ohio.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Jrand73 on September 28, 2009, 12:21:32 PM
The Patty Duke Show - season one arrived at my house today.  So I shall be watching it this evening.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: George on September 28, 2009, 12:34:13 PM
Topic of the Day:  finding out that George was the John Doe on "Grey's Anatomy"
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: George on September 28, 2009, 12:34:23 PM
TOD:

How about some fun shockers:

Bob waking up with wife Emily in the last episode of NEWHART

Diana Muldaur walking into the open elevator shaft on L.A. LAW (well, that was fun for me, anyway...)

I did enjoy these, as well. :)
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: elmore3003 on September 28, 2009, 12:34:47 PM
I had to make an emergency run up to 172nd Street and Broadway to look at the original FR orchestra parts to make a fix. Now that I am back, I will work on the Finale Ultimo.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: George on September 28, 2009, 12:35:11 PM
Belated birthday wishes to George's sister

Thanks, Fred...and I'm sure that my sister would thank you, also. :)
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Matthew on September 28, 2009, 12:46:23 PM
The DP has regulated me to the couch today so I can recover from a cold I've had all weekend.  It was a three show weekend, also, so there was not much rest.  The audiences seems appreciative of The Full Monty which is nice, although, I think we have had some walk outs.  The show is really good.  People should see it.  The message is stronger now than it was in 2001.

We leave for Walt Disney World after we close the show next Sunday.  The DP has never been.  I basically booked the trip and told him he was going.  I'm thinking that's why he won't let me leave the couch today as he wants a healthy partner for the trip. 

~~~~~GET WELL VIBES TO YOU~~~~~~

*And you'll be down in WDW for the Epcot Food & Wine Festival.  Soooooo jealous.

Thanks for the get well vibes, DR Jose.  The DP is SOOOOO excited about the Food and Wine Festival.  Last year, my mom and I had a great time, but I know the experience with the DP will even more exciting.  I'll post pics on Facebook, stay tuned!
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Laura on September 28, 2009, 12:53:04 PM
TOD: That time on COPS when they thought the nice elderly gentleman killed his wife and they dragged him in for questioning and told him they knew he did it because of the blood stain on his shoe so he should just cooperate, and then the lab technician told them the "blood" on his shoes was really strawberry jam and they decided it was an intruder who killed her.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Laura on September 28, 2009, 12:53:43 PM
Feel better, Matthew!

By the way, do we know your DP's first name? I can't think of it.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Matthew on September 28, 2009, 01:09:10 PM
Page 4 dance....  Michael Jordan's Ball
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Matthew on September 28, 2009, 01:09:34 PM
Feel better, Matthew!

By the way, do we know your DP's first name? I can't think of it.

DP is Eric :)
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Post by: Matt H. on September 28, 2009, 01:23:47 PM
So...

Any thoughts on last night's season premiere of "Brothers & Sisters"?

Interesting set up for the season.

I thought so, too. I watched this before I headed out to lunch and enjoyed the drama. Yes, the Nora/Holly squabbles were as predictable as five day old sour milk, but I'll follow the Kevin/Scotty story and the Kitty/Robert story with great interest. Now to see what else the writers have in store for the other siblings.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Jane on September 28, 2009, 01:24:34 PM
DR Matthew feel better fast vibes!  You have a wise DP ;)
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Matt H. on September 28, 2009, 01:26:39 PM
Right before I left for lunch, I received the SNOW WHITE Blu-ray/DVD set.

A word of caution for Blu-ray buyers: the regular DVD of the movie is actually the FIRST disc in the case. (Usually the DVD is relegated to the side or rear of the case with the Blu-rays front and center. Not so here as you have to flip the leaf of the disc holder to get to the two Blu-rays. Also, there's no Blu-ray strip across the top of the case. You have to READ to see that it's a combinations DVD/Blu-ray package.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Matt H. on September 28, 2009, 01:30:48 PM
The picture quality was not perfect (quite a few out of focus frames or frames where focus on the edges is softer than in the center). Still, 90% of it looked magical and quite glorious. I had it my head that SNOW WHITE was more pastel than later Disney efforts, but that really isn't true. Some of the backgrounds do appear to be softer watercolors, but the Technicolor is definitely primary for many of the characters and their clothes. Lots of deep reds and blues.

The soundtrack is DTS-HD MA 7.1. They don't have many opportunities to use all seven sound channels due to the antique recording techniques, and often you can tell it's a mono signal being fed to the speakers, but there is occasional spread to the surrounds in the main title and in other music passages.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Matt H. on September 28, 2009, 01:32:11 PM
I guess things DO happen for a reason. I still have the entirety of the second Blu-ray disc to get through before I can file my review, so it's good I won't have HEROES tonight to distract me. If I do have some time left over, I have last night's MAD MEN and DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES I can watch.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Laura on September 28, 2009, 01:35:06 PM
I hope you feel better soon, Matthew, and that Eric doesn't get sick!
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 28, 2009, 01:39:17 PM
DR MBarnum - In case you happen to get home in time to watch today's "Oprah", Bollywood couple Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan are on today's show.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Jrand73 on September 28, 2009, 01:56:44 PM
SLEEPING BEAUTY will always be my favorite WD feature length cartoon.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Matt H. on September 28, 2009, 02:03:23 PM
SLEEPING BEAUTY will always be my favorite WD feature length cartoon.

And mine (of the classic ones).

Of the modern ones, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME would rank the highest.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Matt H. on September 28, 2009, 02:04:24 PM
I must hop off-line now and start writing up as much of SNOW WHITE as I can before heading back down the finish disc one and then watch the second Blu-ray disc.

WBBL.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Jrand73 on September 28, 2009, 02:21:00 PM
I am leaving to watch the adventures of Patty and Cathy Lane....cousins....identical cousins....
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Laura on September 28, 2009, 02:21:45 PM
Identical cousins? How can that be?
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: George on September 28, 2009, 02:35:03 PM
Identical cousins? How can that be?

Through the Miracle of Modern Television! ;D
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Ginny on September 28, 2009, 02:49:51 PM
Hoo and Ray - I just woke up from a nap, during which I dreamed we'd just moved into a house with 2 kitchens.  Where we actually will be moving - well, for 5 days next month, at least - is the apartment 5 floors above David Letterman's marquee!!!

HHW vibes work, once again.  Thanks, everybody!
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Laura on September 28, 2009, 02:52:36 PM
Great news, Ginny.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Ginny on September 28, 2009, 03:19:31 PM
Thanks, DR Laura!
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 28, 2009, 03:46:10 PM
Topic of the Day:  finding out that George was the John Doe on "Grey's Anatomy"


TOD:  Finding out that the book presented to humans in the episode "To Serve Man" on "The Twilight Zone" was a cookbook.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 28, 2009, 03:47:30 PM
Just because....
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Ron Pulliam on September 28, 2009, 03:50:30 PM
Identical cousins? How can that be?

It transcends explanation...and yet....

Still, they're cousins,
Identical cousins and you'll find,
They laugh alike, they walk alike,
At times they even talk alike —
You can lose your mind,
When cousins are two of a kind.


Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Jennifer on September 28, 2009, 04:09:42 PM
DR Jennifer - You can drink water today, can't you?

I don't think so. We don't drink anything. Not sure if others do.

I had a pretty easy fast. Was just feeling a tiny bit weak by 5:30pm. But other than that it was pretty easy.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Jennifer on September 28, 2009, 04:15:27 PM
re: last night's THE AMAZING RACE

I enjoyed TAR last night.  I liked it that my two least favorite couples were in danger within 10 minutes, and I am happy with the first team that was sent packing.....not so much the second team.

I don't like the lawyer and his partner or the old people (why are the OLD people on TAR so damned annoying?) - and I don't like the lying poker players.

So it is shaping up to be an interesting season already.  No clear favorite yet for me, although I like the brothers and the Christian couple - and to a point Miss America and her husband.


I did like that they had to do a challenge at the starting line. But i did not like that the last couple got eliminated. It left me with a very bad taste throughout the first half. It's not that the couple eliminated looked that interesting. But i just felt so bad for them.

It does look like it will be a very interesting season. I also do not like the old people (annoying) or the lawyer who yells all the time (very annoying).

I like the team of friends (one guy with aspergers), the team of blondes (that finished the first leg first) where the girl was very athletic, the gay brothers, and i love the poker players. They are so funny!

So far i do not care for the christian couple (not good competitors) or Miss america (she is okay but i was getting sick of her hubby yelling at her).

The duck herding challenge was fun. I did like the idea of them going on a japanese game show. But thought the actual roulette challenge was stupid.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Jennifer on September 28, 2009, 04:20:01 PM
DR Laura i will vote for donny osmond for you tonight!
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Jennifer on September 28, 2009, 04:26:31 PM
Oh and for DR Laura and other Donny Osmond fans:

His number on Dancing With the Stars is (it's the same every week):

1-800-868-3405.

Here the show is on from 8-10pm. So you can vote anytime between 8-10:30pm eastern.

I thought maybe DR Laura would want to vote even if she isn't watching. :)
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Laura on September 28, 2009, 04:28:22 PM
Thank you, Jennifer.  :)
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: bk on September 28, 2009, 04:28:30 PM
Back from the comping vocals session - took a little longer than I expected, and we've still got one more to go, but Brent sounds fantastic and now the engineer will get his mixes done and I'll come in and finesse them and do my thing.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: bk on September 28, 2009, 04:29:16 PM
I picked up one package and some mail and then went to Jerry's as I had a craving for a couple of scoops of chicken salad, which was quite yummilicious.  Now I'm home - not taking calls.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: bk on September 28, 2009, 04:29:30 PM
Well, no one can say we didn't get to page five.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: bk on September 28, 2009, 04:29:36 PM
Page five?
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: bk on September 28, 2009, 04:30:00 PM
I don't think vixmom, in all her posts, mentioned getting the new Hofstetter book - I hope it didn't go astray.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Jane on September 28, 2009, 04:34:33 PM
Hoo and Ray - I just woke up from a nap, during which I dreamed we'd just moved into a house with 2 kitchens.  Where we actually will be moving - well, for 5 days next month, at least - is the apartment 5 floors above David Letterman's marquee!!!

HHW vibes work, once again.  Thanks, everybody!

Congrats! :)  Two kitchens?
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Jane on September 28, 2009, 04:35:22 PM
Topic of the Day:  finding out that George was the John Doe on "Grey's Anatomy"


TOD:  Finding out that the book presented to humans in the episode "To Serve Man" on "The Twilight Zone" was a cookbook.

That was chilling.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 28, 2009, 04:38:22 PM
Good Evening!

Well... I had planned to leave my apartment earlier, but...

And now the rain started back up a little while ago, so...

Oh... And they - well, he, the handyman - will be painting the first floor of the apartment tomorrow. He's supposed to get here at 8:00am, which means we'll have to move things to the center of the room(s) tonight.  Fun, fun, fun... NOT!  :-\
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 28, 2009, 04:41:16 PM
DR Ginny - YEAH!!!
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 28, 2009, 04:50:21 PM
Identical cousins? How can that be?

It transcends explanation...and yet....

Still, they're cousins,
Identical cousins and you'll find,
They laugh alike, they walk alike,
At times they even talk alike —
You can lose your mind,
When cousins are two of a kind.




One of my all-time favorite auditions is when an actor walked on stage to start his monologue...

"I have a problem.  A serious problem.  See, I started dating these two girls.  First I met Cathy..."

He then proceeded to recite the theme song to the Patty Duke Show.  Truly one of the funniest and most-entertaining monologues I've ever had the pleasure of listening to.  His set up, segue and delivery were so smooth that it took everyone in the room a couple of lines to figure out what he was doing.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Laura on September 28, 2009, 04:52:41 PM
Did he get the job, Jose?
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 28, 2009, 04:54:50 PM
Did he get the job, Jose?

This took place at SETC's.  I'm not how many job offers he eventually ended up getting, but I know he got a slew of callbacks.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Jane on September 28, 2009, 05:09:26 PM
Identical cousins? How can that be?

It transcends explanation...and yet....

Still, they're cousins,
Identical cousins and you'll find,
They laugh alike, they walk alike,
At times they even talk alike —
You can lose your mind,
When cousins are two of a kind.




One of my all-time favorite auditions is when an actor walked on stage to start his monologue...

"I have a problem.  A serious problem.  See, I started dating these two girls.  First I met Cathy..."

He then proceeded to recite the theme song to the Patty Duke Show.  Truly one of the funniest and most-entertaining monologues I've ever had the pleasure of listening to.  His set up, segue and delivery were so smooth that it took everyone in the room a couple of lines to figure out what he was doing.

;D :)
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Jane on September 28, 2009, 05:12:56 PM
I meant to call the vet office today & leave a message Sherlock was better.  I feel bad I didn't & very pleased the vet's office called to check on him.  There was a message for us when we returned from having our teeth cleaned, x-rayed, and examined today.  It is convenient this dentist has 2 hygienist working at the same time.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: George on September 28, 2009, 05:58:26 PM
Well, it's earlier than usual, but I'm heading home.  It's been a slow day and I've had enough.  Fortunately, my supervisor isn't the stereotypical taskmaster, so my hours are flexible...so I'm flexing. ;) I am VERY accurate on my time sheet, though.

Until later!
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Cillaliz on September 28, 2009, 06:10:49 PM
Glad to hear Sherlock is feeling better. Boo says Meow.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Cillaliz on September 28, 2009, 06:11:46 PM
Get well vibes to Michael S~~~~~~   Callie says Meow.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: bk on September 28, 2009, 06:16:22 PM
Just watched the new episode of Mad Men - it was okay - but Peggy's subplot was yucky.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Jane on September 28, 2009, 06:23:55 PM
DR Cilla, Sherlock say thank you & sends Boo a gentle kiss.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Jane on September 28, 2009, 06:24:41 PM
Did anyone besides Matt H watch COMMUNITY?  We missed the pilot.  I have the 2nd episode to watch, maybe tonight.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Cillaliz on September 28, 2009, 06:53:59 PM
I'm taping the National Park episode while I watch DWS.  It's going to be a long night of tv, lol
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Jane on September 28, 2009, 06:58:27 PM
I should have recorded it, like you I have so much to watch right now.  This should have aired before the new season of shows began ;)
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Sam on September 28, 2009, 07:09:18 PM
I have nothing to say.

Happy Tuesday.

Lots of  :) vibes for all.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 28, 2009, 07:20:30 PM
Good Evening!

And now I'm watching "Leonard Bernstein: Reflections" (http://www.ovationtv.com/programs/348) on Ovation.  It's the first* time this has been rebroadcast since the 1970s (due to music clearance issues).  Ah, Lenny...

*It premiered last week on Ovation.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 28, 2009, 07:23:40 PM
Did anyone besides Matt H watch COMMUNITY?  We missed the pilot.  I have the 2nd episode to watch, maybe tonight.

I watched "Community". I liked it.  Some of the jokes may be a bit too "in" - lots of sly references to other TV shows and TV "devices".  -But there really does some to be a lot of good TV this fall, so, I'm not sure I'll be watching it regularly.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Jane on September 28, 2009, 07:25:33 PM
Thanks DR Jose.  Do you think we will have trouble having missed the pilot?
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: DAW on September 28, 2009, 07:26:25 PM
Hi, everyone.  I am pooped.   That is all.     

:)
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: DAW on September 28, 2009, 07:27:05 PM
The DH's biopsy was benign.

Thanks again to all of you for all your good wishes.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Jane on September 28, 2009, 07:28:58 PM
FANTASTIC NEWS!!!  :D :D :D
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: bk on September 28, 2009, 07:34:10 PM
Great news.  Benign can be such a wonderful word sometimes.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Ginny on September 28, 2009, 07:34:27 PM
Good news, DR DAW!  (About your DH's biopsy, not about your being pooped )
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 28, 2009, 07:36:27 PM
Thanks DR Jose.  Do you think we will have trouble having missed the pilot?

Nah, not really.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Ginny on September 28, 2009, 07:37:21 PM
...
Congrats! :)  Two kitchens?

Yeah, one was in the "family quarters" part of the house and had our kitchen table & chairs, the other was in the formal part of the house near our dining room furniture.  It was weird and I keep thinking that, in reality, what you need would always be in the other kitchen.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Ginny on September 28, 2009, 07:38:42 PM
Richard and I just watched the pilot of Trauma - just the thing for a mother whose son has just begun EMT training  :-\
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Jane on September 28, 2009, 07:39:24 PM
Thanks DR Jose.  Do you think we will have trouble having missed the pilot?

Nah, not really.

Thanks.  Off to watch that or CASTLE.

'night
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Jane on September 28, 2009, 07:40:47 PM
DR Ginny, both of your last 2 posts made me laugh.  I think we shall pass on TRAUMA, not that I was going to watch it ;)
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Ginny on September 28, 2009, 07:43:03 PM
DR Ginny, both of your last 2 posts made me laugh.  I think we shall pass on TRAUMA, not that I was going to watch it ;)

Well, the San Francisco scenery was nice...
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Laura on September 28, 2009, 07:45:22 PM
Great news, DAW!
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: FJL on September 28, 2009, 07:58:19 PM
Wonderful to hear that report, DAW!
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: FJL on September 28, 2009, 07:59:20 PM
Jose - Thanks for your help this afternoon.   I was able to get in touch with the person i was looking for.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 28, 2009, 08:03:29 PM
You're most welcome, Fred.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 28, 2009, 08:04:15 PM
DR DAW - Thanks for sharing the "benign" news! :)
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Matt H. on September 28, 2009, 08:16:32 PM
I spent a good solid two hours on the bonus materials for SNOW WHITE. The second Blu-ray disc has an interactive section called Hyperion Studios which walks the user through the various departments at the studio where there are several featurettes to watch in every room related to the making of SNOW WHITE. Sometimes, they also offer some of the famous Disney cartoons like "The Old Mill" and "The Skeleton Dance" all in 1080p as a means of explaining the multiplane camera, for instance, or the importance of music in animation. These cartoons look super in high definition.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Matt H. on September 28, 2009, 08:19:59 PM
When I finished with SNOW WHITE, I flipped on the DVR and caught up with Sunday's episode of MAD MEN. Some very interesting developments. I knew that couple was up to no good, and Don paid the price which I didn't feel bad about. I liked the Peggy subplot; I now have no idea what's going to happen with her, and I like that feeling.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Matt H. on September 28, 2009, 08:20:45 PM
I also finally got around to watching last week's episode of THE OFFICE, and it had me rolling on the floor. So many great lines and situations.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Matt H. on September 28, 2009, 08:21:45 PM
Just found out that MEDIUM wasn't put into the mail until this morning, so I won't be getting that until Wednesday or Thursday. Unless THE UNIT or FLASHPOINT comes tomorrow, I'll have a day off tomorrow. There is nothing else here to review.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Jrand73 on September 28, 2009, 08:32:48 PM
Good news from DR DAW.

Good news from DR GINNY.

I am going to steal that monolog idea, thank you very much, DR JOSE.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: George on September 28, 2009, 08:34:44 PM
Good news from DR DAW.

Good news from DR GINNY.

Ditto and Ditto!!
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Jrand73 on September 28, 2009, 08:35:00 PM
Story about my cousin Taulbee in the Indy paper today.  He is one smart guy - and in fact was an Indianapolis ad man for many years.  Then we had several serious discussions, did some card consultations, and set his course with Karma....and now he is owner of his own growing and successful business.....but he doesn't mention me in the paper....LOL....I shall have to chide him about that.  We chose the name of his enterprise by automatic writing and spirit consultation.

http://www.indystar.com/article/20090928/BUSINESS06/909280316/New+industry+keeps+online+content+growing+for+clients (http://www.indystar.com/article/20090928/BUSINESS06/909280316/New+industry+keeps+online+content+growing+for+clients)
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 28, 2009, 08:37:34 PM
So... Have you seen this yet:

Jackman & Craig -- Can You Hear Us Now? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HopA_Oh46M)

*Of course, the irony - if "irony" is the right term here - is that the whole incident was video-taped, which is technically illegal.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Jrand73 on September 28, 2009, 08:38:35 PM
My cousin in his office:

(http://cmsimg.indystar.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Dato=20090928&Kategori=BUSINESS06&Lopenr=909280316&Ref=AR&MaxW=580&MaxH=460&Q=100&Site=BG&MaxW=580&MaxH=600)

Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Jrand73 on September 28, 2009, 08:39:49 PM
So... Have you seen this yet:

Jackman & Craig -- Can You Hear Us Now? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HopA_Oh46M)

*Of course, the irony - if "irony" is the right term here - is that the whole incident was video-taped, which is technically illegal.

I put it on my FaceTer and heard about it on TwitBook, I thought it must already be here!
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Cillaliz on September 28, 2009, 08:40:42 PM
Great News DR DAW!!!
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Cillaliz on September 28, 2009, 08:41:18 PM
Nice about your cousin DR JRand
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Cillaliz on September 28, 2009, 08:41:39 PM
Congrats on the apartment DR Ginny....how did you find it?
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Matt H. on September 28, 2009, 08:43:11 PM
Heading down now to go to bed. Way past my bedtime these past few months.

Good night!
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: George on September 28, 2009, 08:44:17 PM
That's great about your cousin, JRand!
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Jrand73 on September 28, 2009, 08:46:33 PM
Thanks DR CILLA LIZ and DR GEORGE.  He and his wife have three kids, very nice man.  It's always nice when NICE people succeed.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: bk on September 28, 2009, 08:51:14 PM
I started watching The Black Shield of Falworth on Blu and Ray but got bored and went and did a two-plus mile very brisk jog.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 28, 2009, 09:07:39 PM
Well... Most of the stuff has been moved to the center of the room, and I think I'll just take care of the rest of it in the morning.  I'm just trying to decide if I should stay here while he's doing the painting tomorrow or spend the day out and about.  Hmm...
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: George on September 28, 2009, 09:13:28 PM
Well... Most of the stuff has been moved to the center of the room, and I think I'll just take care of the rest of it in the morning.  I'm just trying to decide if I should stay here while he's doing the painting tomorrow or spend the day out and about.  Hmm...

Well, if he's cute... ;)
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: George on September 28, 2009, 09:13:50 PM
PAGE 7 DANCE!!
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 28, 2009, 09:19:36 PM
DR George - Alas.... Not cute.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: George on September 28, 2009, 09:35:34 PM
DR George - Alas.... Not cute.

Darn. :-\
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: bk on September 28, 2009, 09:38:34 PM
I think we need some more amazon reviews.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 28, 2009, 09:51:15 PM
And I think I need sleep... Or at least an Aleve... And some sleep...

Goodnight.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: bk on September 28, 2009, 10:40:28 PM
Sleep?  We don't need no stinking sleep.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: bk on September 28, 2009, 10:41:04 PM
I kept dozing off during Falworth, so I'll finish it tomorrow night.  I'm mellow now, listening to Paul Desmond blow the sweetest sounds I've ever heard.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: George on September 28, 2009, 10:59:22 PM
And here it is (a little late), but HHW's first 50,000th post!  Congrats, BK!! ;D

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/BKs50000th.png)
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: bk on September 28, 2009, 11:57:49 PM
My goodness, I wasn't even paying attention.  I have achieved a new plateau and it's a doozy, if I doozy say so myself.
Title: Re: GETTING CROWNED
Post by: Laura on September 29, 2009, 12:09:26 AM
Congratulations on 50,000!