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Title: WET
Post by: bk on October 13, 2009, 11:59:41 PM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were wet, and now it is time for you to post until the wet cows come home.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: bk on October 14, 2009, 12:00:50 AM
And the word of the day is: TRISKAIDEKAPHOBIA!

Smoke on your pipe and put that in.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: bk on October 14, 2009, 12:26:52 AM
Welcome six GUESTS!
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Post by: Kerry on October 14, 2009, 04:31:32 AM
BK question for the day:  Who is the singer on the record demo on the Bonus track for the "Bananas"CD?  Didn't Don Mclean sing it at some point?
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Post by: Ginny on October 14, 2009, 04:45:12 AM
Wednesday morning greetings!  I'll be E & T most of today because I'm going to a fundraising program at the library where I used to work.  It'll be different sitting on the other side of the table!
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Post by: Ben on October 14, 2009, 04:50:08 AM
Ginny will be here soon!
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Post by: Ben on October 14, 2009, 04:52:03 AM
I can't listen to Cry for Us All at work. My computer is on its last legs and playing music CDs is not one of the things it does well. I am waiting to hear about a swap out with another computer from our department that is no longer being used. I was told it could be done but that was almost a month ago.
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Post by: Ben on October 14, 2009, 04:52:37 AM
The Gates Foundation is finished and I will move on to other work.
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Post by: Ginny on October 14, 2009, 04:53:26 AM
Ginny will be here soon!

Yup, a week from tomorrow!
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Post by: Ben on October 14, 2009, 04:55:00 AM
No, not the singer. I had no idea until recently that there was a rock singer going by the name of Danger Mouse. Da noive a dat guy!

DangerMouse (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF5b2AENE4Q)
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Ben on October 14, 2009, 04:56:51 AM
Arthur's Theme (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zkX6kfnWbk)

Maybe this will bring Sandra back.
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Post by: Ben on October 14, 2009, 05:02:01 AM
Babar (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-WMpWsQD8k)

J'aime les histoires
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Post by: Ben on October 14, 2009, 05:03:14 AM
Rocky and Bullwinkle (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65t-OzhlmvE)

Just making up for no posts recently.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Ben on October 14, 2009, 05:04:57 AM
Mr. Peabody and Sherman (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YunO4Wc8E28)

Another favorite
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Post by: Ben on October 14, 2009, 05:06:21 AM
Tom Terrific (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PgniqcgdFo)

I'm reliving my childhood here
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Post by: Ben on October 14, 2009, 05:08:46 AM
Shari Lewis 1963 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEZePOZ41hQ)

And Fred Gwynne too!
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Post by: Ben on October 14, 2009, 05:11:11 AM
And finally

Count Duckula (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-4Mt1bDXTg)

He was never as successful as DangerMouse. I went out on Duckula appearances for a while but it was clear that he was not going to take off the way DM did.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 14, 2009, 05:55:28 AM
Good morning, all! The Act Two finale debate continues. We're going to go back to the original 1947 finale on Friday to see how that plays.  I have no idea what will be the final outcome but I can live either way with the decision, although I like the new ending quite a lot since I scored it. That said, my ego has nothing to do with the case and I've always liked the original finale so either way is fine. As for the show last night, the audience was really into it, and Og's wish for Susan got a real audible gasp from the audience when they realized its implications with three wishes only. I thought, this is neat, they're really into it.

This morning, I will walk up to my doctor for a 9:45 appointment and have my shoulder checked out. On the way up, I shall do a bit of banking, and on the way back I shall do a bit of marketing. After that, it's THE MOST HAPPY FELLA while I wait for Fed Ex to show up and cart off these 14 cartons; originaly, I had 13 but I decided to empty another drawer and I'm sending a big bundle of bound music and vocal scores in the 14th carton.

Tonight, I'm staying in and watching TOP CHEF; I have last week's episode to catch up with as well. I'm listening to Liz Callaway's new album as I type this. I think it's time for a new Guy Haines one as well.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on October 14, 2009, 05:58:10 AM
And the word of the day is: TRISKAIDEKAPHOBIA!

Smoke on your pipe and put that in.

And The Song Of The Day Is:  SUPERSTITION


(And The WONDER  of it all is it's just another L-O-N-G word.)

Title: Re: WET
Post by: Dan (the Man) on October 14, 2009, 06:14:29 AM
Hmmm...I came home last night and did not find CRY FOR US ALL in my mailbox.  I'm wondering if I had it sent to my home address or to here in the office...
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Post by: Matt H. on October 14, 2009, 06:20:37 AM
Good morning!

Rain, rain rain! Looks like that will be the watchword here for the next two days. Cool, too, but I don't have a problem with that.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Matt H. on October 14, 2009, 06:22:15 AM
I have been informed by those in the know that some studios have begun restricting review copies of their releases and that Fox might be one of them. Thus, I may not get those releases from last week at all, or any of their other releases for the rest of the year unless there is a change in policy.

This is going to give me a lot more free time which I will gladly accept.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 14, 2009, 06:23:26 AM
I will go ahead and work on 'Z' today and get it out of the way. The movie itself is over two hours and there's a commentary, too, so that will take the afternoon. The evening will be devoted to the other bonus features.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 14, 2009, 06:25:24 AM
Looking forward to GLEE tonight (and also recording MODERN FAMILY which I'll watch tomorrow). The USA TODAY critic said the musical numbers in tonight's GLEE are particularly wonderful, so I can't wait to see the show.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on October 14, 2009, 06:41:55 AM
I've given up on GLEE.  Not my cup of tea...
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Post by: Jennifer on October 14, 2009, 06:45:18 AM
I watched an actual romantic COMEDY last night which i was not really expecting to like as much as i did. It was with Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher: WHEN IN VEGAS (i think that was the title).

It was actually very heavy on the comedy. Maybe a little over the top. But it was fun!
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Post by: Laura on October 14, 2009, 06:57:03 AM
DR Elmore, I would like to also empty out some drawers and have FedEx take the stuff away. But I think they'd throw it all in the trash where it belongs.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 14, 2009, 06:58:08 AM
I guess I'll head downstairs now to do some chores, watch some TV, and then get started on lunch.

WBBL.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Jennifer on October 14, 2009, 07:29:41 AM
Actually i think the movie title is WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS.
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Post by: td on October 14, 2009, 07:39:56 AM
It's a chilly and brisk morning here.  Dixie Bell and I only walked our yard, which is extensive enough for her; she didn't even go near the car which would have taken her to the cemetery to run.  Still, we were outside for a half-hour.  There must be some new animals prowling around at night 'cos Dixie was all about the sniffing.  Fortunately, there were no chipmunks pelting us with hickory nuts this morning.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 14, 2009, 07:56:03 AM
My blood suger levels and blood pressure are fine, but there is some stress in my left shoulder requiring some physical therapy. I'm also scheduled now for my flu shot: next Tuesday at 3:45. I discovered when I got back to the apartment that I am out of checks and I need to run over to the bank and order more.

After that, all I have to do the rest of the day is wait for Fed Ex and work on MOST HAPPY FELLA.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 14, 2009, 08:10:27 AM
Shocked by the David Cassidy report - but perhaps he expected something else.  I would be glad to talk to him, but I would hesitate to pay $20 or $25 or more for a photo he chose.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Jrand74 on October 14, 2009, 08:16:18 AM
Does GLEE have "guest stars" tonight?
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Post by: JMK on October 14, 2009, 08:33:56 AM
Quote o' the day department:  I was joking with Gabe about his propensity for breaking things and told him I believed he woke up every morning with a list of my items he had to break.  He retort:  "Number one on my list is your morale, Dad."  :)
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 14, 2009, 08:41:55 AM
Someone who meets David Cassidy should tell him there's a guy in Oakland who'll "remember him" for $30.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 14, 2009, 08:52:10 AM
Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And I think today might be a good day to hang around the apartment and get some stuff done. Or not.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 14, 2009, 08:52:33 AM
Go, Gabe!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 14, 2009, 08:54:25 AM
Does GLEE have "guest stars" tonight?

I don't believe there any "guest stars" on "Glee" tonight.  However, there's talk that this episode should be Jane Lynch's Emmy submission.  :)
Title: Re: WET
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 14, 2009, 08:58:55 AM
Looking forward to GLEE tonight (and also recording MODERN FAMILY which I'll watch tomorrow). The USA TODAY critic said the musical numbers in tonight's GLEE are particularly wonderful, so I can't wait to see the show.

If you follow "Glee" on Twitter - @GleeOnFox - or are a Fan of the series on Facebook - you can get sneak-peeks of the musical numbers for each upcoming episode.  They have also been releasing the full-song versions on iTunes on Wednesday mornings.

*I also came across one blog where someone has been posting audios from the set.  It's interesting - in a very good way - to hear the Gleeks sing along with the pre-records.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: bk on October 14, 2009, 09:11:47 AM
BK question for the day:  Who is the singer on the record demo on the Bonus track for the "Bananas"CD?  Didn't Don Mclean sing it at some point?

I can't remember the name - it's in the booklet.  It's certainly not Don.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: bk on October 14, 2009, 09:12:13 AM
Dan the Man - you had it sent to your home address, which was, I think, the first time you've ever done so.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: bk on October 14, 2009, 09:13:13 AM
I'm up and must get ready for the long casting session - I'll leave in about thirty-five minutes.  Rain seems to have stopped for the time being.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: bk on October 14, 2009, 09:13:41 AM
I see happy foliage outside - foliage has been very thirsty.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 14, 2009, 09:38:10 AM
Shiny happy foliage..

-Nah, nevermind.  Doesn't have the same ring to it.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Dan (the Man) on October 14, 2009, 09:42:22 AM
Quote o' the day department:  I was joking with Gabe about his propensity for breaking things and told him I believed he woke up every morning with a list of my items he had to break.  He retort:  "Number one on my list is your morale, Dad."  :)

You need to find out who's writing for him.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Dan (the Man) on October 14, 2009, 09:54:37 AM
Dan the Man - you had it sent to your home address, which was, I think, the first time you've ever done so.

No, I did it at least once before with either ANYA or ILLYA DARLING.  Hopefully, I will have it in my hot little hands today.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Dan (the Man) on October 14, 2009, 09:55:13 AM
Now I have a sudden urge to listen to ILLYA DARLING.

So I guess I will.
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Post by: MBarnum on October 14, 2009, 10:12:25 AM
The wonderful singer Al Martino passed away yesterday at age 82  :'(

(http://www.claycoleshow.com/Al_Martino.jpg)
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Jrand74 on October 14, 2009, 10:14:23 AM
Sad for the Martino fans.

DR MBARNUM that Karloff/Lugosi set is about $19 now on Amazon.....but the other movies aren't much, maybe someone will sell F 1970 on its own.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 14, 2009, 10:18:20 AM
Anyone know if DR DAW somehow ran afoul of "Thongs for Toddlers" manufacturers?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 14, 2009, 10:23:59 AM
Ah me....
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 14, 2009, 10:30:25 AM
Ah you...
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 14, 2009, 10:30:32 AM
Ah them....
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Post by: Ben on October 14, 2009, 10:33:48 AM
Anyone know if DR DAW somehow ran afoul of "Thongs for Toddlers" manufacturers?

I think he's still in Minnesota with husband Jayson and little internet access.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Jrand74 on October 14, 2009, 10:46:02 AM
Well tomorrow is opening night for BBB - but the general consensus is that it will play out its subscription and not run.....if any DR in NYC is down by Henry Miller's Theater in the next couple of weeks and sees a Playbill stomped into the ground, please pick it up for me - for my display case in August.  Thanks. Handbills also appreciated.
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Post by: Laura on October 14, 2009, 10:57:36 AM
Well tomorrow is opening night for BBB - but the general consensus is that it will play out its subscription and not run.....if any DR in NYC is down by Henry Miller's Theater in the next couple of weeks and sees a Playbill stomped into the ground, please pick it up for me - for my display case in August.  Thanks. Handbills also appreciated.

How can a show get all the way to a Broadway theater in such condition as to be a failure? I know it happens a lot. Is it just that they have lots of money to book the theater?
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Laura on October 14, 2009, 10:58:16 AM
Anyone know if DR DAW somehow ran afoul of "Thongs for Toddlers" manufacturers?

I think he's still in Minnesota with husband Jayson and little internet access.

They are such a nice family: DAW, Jayson, and Little Internet Access.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: George on October 14, 2009, 10:59:24 AM
Quote o' the day department:  I was joking with Gabe about his propensity for breaking things and told him I believed he woke up every morning with a list of my items he had to break.  He retort:  "Number one on my list is your morale, Dad."  :)

The kid's got a writing career ahead of him. ;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 14, 2009, 11:02:01 AM
Quote o' the day department:  I was joking with Gabe about his propensity for breaking things and told him I believed he woke up every morning with a list of my items he had to break.  He retort:  "Number one on my list is your morale, Dad."  :)

The kid's got a writing career ahead of him. ;)

So does DR Laura.

:)
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Ben on October 14, 2009, 11:03:39 AM
Anyone know if DR DAW somehow ran afoul of "Thongs for Toddlers" manufacturers?

I think he's still in Minnesota with husband Jayson and little internet access.

They are such a nice family: DAW, Jayson, and Little Internet Access.

Don't tell me you're not a witty, funny lady!
Title: Re: WET
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 14, 2009, 11:04:54 AM

Tonight, I'm staying in and watching TOP CHEF; I have last week's episode to catch up with as well. I'm listening to Liz Callaway's new album as I type this. I think it's time for a new Guy Haines one as well.


I agree with you Elmore on Guy Haines...
Title: Re: WET
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 14, 2009, 11:07:47 AM
Anyone know if DR DAW somehow ran afoul of "Thongs for Toddlers" manufacturers?

I think he's still in Minnesota with husband Jayson and little internet access.

They are such a nice family: DAW, Jayson, and Little Internet Access.

Cute Laura...  :)

Internet access in parts of ND is not much better...
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Post by: DakotaCelt on October 14, 2009, 11:09:01 AM
Good day one and alll...
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Post by: DakotaCelt on October 14, 2009, 11:09:35 AM
I trust everyone is hale and hearty or is it hearty and hale....

Vibes to one and all.....
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 14, 2009, 11:17:37 AM
Anyone know if DR DAW somehow ran afoul of "Thongs for Toddlers" manufacturers?

I think he's still in Minnesota with husband Jayson and little internet access.

I thought he'd posted on Monday that they were returning last night.

Oh, well.....I suppose if anyone needs his beauty sleep, it's....



:)
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 14, 2009, 11:22:31 AM
On another discussion group in which I participate, I encountered the following statement:

I see you just responded to my one statement ignoring what went before. Very unique approach. I may try that for some of these longer chains within threads. Sort of like playing roulette, hoping you caught the right meaning while ignoring context.

The response to it was that no context had been ignored, including the demeaning context of this statement.  The originator protested it was not demeaning but a statement indicating his confusion over what the respondent had said in his previous post.  (The originator was confused because he wasn't considering the respondent's comments were not directed solely at his input but also to another's).


I ask you, Dear Readers of the HainesHisWay.com family, was it a snarky, supercilious statement...or not?
Title: Re: WET
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 14, 2009, 11:23:34 AM
So far  I have been just battling a borderline sinus infection and I hope that is all I get.  My student workers are dropping like flies.

There is still road construction going on and a gaping hole in the street near the coffee shop where I sit writing this. Needless to say if they get the street buttoned up by November 1, I will be surprised. The project is nearly 3 months behind. Since I still do not have internet access I am using DH's laptop. I will say, they are are a challenge to type on.


NDSU's president has managed to  himself in a real pickle. In the last year these are his expenditures that used state, university and foundation monies.

Trip to dc for inaugaration... 22,000
house                                     2.2 mill and all bills relating to the house are not in. This includes two outhouses, and 476K for landscaping.  I could understand some of the costs but they severely underbudgeted.
office renovation: 250K
His wife' s salary: 50K....

Needless to say there are a lot of angry people. I can understand costs overrunning and budgets changing within reason but not telling people initially that is what you wanted to build is not a good thing. The state originally allocated 900K to both NDSU and UND to build new homes for the college president. UND went tp 1.3 mill and NDSU is over 2.2 mill.

UND ran into issues they did nto foresee such as finding human bones which had to be removed respectfully and studied. They also ran into old steam lines that had to be removed.

NDSU was allocated 20mll to retrofit a building that donated downtown for the business college and that overran by 3 mil. I can understand that one also. It had some issues including extensive asbestos abatement, soil contamination clean up from a long forgotten garage and buried containers. I can understand that one.

It will be interesting if the VP of Budgets and the Foundation chair still have jobs. someone had to sign the workorders on the house
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 14, 2009, 11:27:06 AM
Why does the president of NDSU need two outhouses for a house that cost $2.2 million?  In fact, why would he need one outhouse?   Is it because he needs them at strategic locations on all the property that he spent $476 thousand landscaping?
Title: Re: WET
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 14, 2009, 11:30:30 AM
I would say it is snarky but also a way to incite discension in that particular goup... JMO
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Post by: DakotaCelt on October 14, 2009, 11:36:29 AM
Why does the president of NDSU need two outhouses for a house that cost $2.2 million?  In fact, why would he need one outhouse?   Is it because he needs them at strategic locations on all the property that he spent $476 thousand landscaping?

His explanation is if you are entertaining outdoors people need a place to go... However I never thought of in the context you are saying

Then again, nothing would surprise me...
Title: Re: WET
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 14, 2009, 11:38:26 AM
The sad thing about the mess is that they told the departments to tighten budget and that has left many departments including the library severely underbudgeted
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 14, 2009, 11:40:32 AM
DR dakotacelt, Mr Coffee arrived today! Thank you so much, dear. When my door rang about two hours ago, I thought it was Fed Ex coming for the cartons and it was a USPS man with your  package.

Fed Ex just arrived and carted off the cartons. I can nap with no worries now.

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Post by: DakotaCelt on October 14, 2009, 11:42:34 AM
I am glad to hear that... It was the perfect box to fit everything in....
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Post by: Ginny on October 14, 2009, 11:45:08 AM
Back from a program hosted by the amazing woman who replaced me at the library.  She is doing a fantastic job, for which I am very grateful.

I stopped at the grocery store on the way home and will soon make a meat loaf for tonight's dinner.  My family is delighted.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on October 14, 2009, 11:45:56 AM
They also do not want guests traipsing dirt into the house or use the bushes
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Post by: Jeanne on October 14, 2009, 12:02:49 PM
Hello, everyone.

Light rain here in my 'hood, but I'm pleased to see that some areas are getting more. It seems that DR Ron has gotten too much! Sorry, Ron.
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Post by: Jeanne on October 14, 2009, 12:08:53 PM
I just learned that the nurse who was such a nightmare last Friday is the one who'll be attending me on my biopsy. OMG! The procedure doesn't scare me, but SHE does! It's a fairly large organization, but it seems that she is the only nurse. Lots of staff, but apparently they are not nurses. I had a voice mail from her this morning that was polite on the surface, but snarky underneath. She strikes me as not very knowledgeable--and argumentative, as well. Oy!
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Post by: Jeanne on October 14, 2009, 12:09:55 PM
Ginny, I'm glad your replacement is doing such a good job. I bet it takes a load off your mind--no desire to return. Or maybe that was never an issue.
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Post by: Jeanne on October 14, 2009, 12:10:36 PM
Much to do.

TTFN.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on October 14, 2009, 12:15:55 PM
I send many thoughts of support Jeanne...
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Post by: Ginny on October 14, 2009, 12:41:47 PM
Ginny, I'm glad your replacement is doing such a good job. I bet it takes a load off your mind--no desire to return. Or maybe that was never an issue.

DR Jeanne, I have no regrets about retiring from that position when I did, but knowing the job I loved (it was the environment I hated) is in good hands sure helps me sleep at night.

Many vibes to you as you deal with both your procedure and the snarky nurse.
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Post by: Laura on October 14, 2009, 12:43:30 PM
Many vibes for all good things for Jeanne!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on October 14, 2009, 01:02:31 PM
The saga at ndsu just took a new turn

Chapman, the president of NDSU, has resigned.....
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Post by: Matt H. on October 14, 2009, 01:11:50 PM
The wonderful singer Al Martino passed away yesterday at age 82  :'(

(http://www.claycoleshow.com/Al_Martino.jpg)

He also made a memorable appearance as Johnny Fontane/Frank Sinatra in THE GODFATHER.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 14, 2009, 01:15:35 PM
After I reviewed the third season box set of PERRY MASON and enjoyed it so much, I went ahead and ordered Season 1, Volume 1 for my own pleasure. It's been buried under tons of other DVDs for months and months, but today I finally saw it there and took it out and watched the first episode on disc 1. I suppose this was the pilot episode. At any rate, it was a fine time watching this episode, and I look forward to the entire set, watching one or two whenever I get some time to kill.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 14, 2009, 01:17:06 PM
Sending thoughts and vibes to DR JEANNE.
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Post by: Jennifer on October 14, 2009, 01:17:27 PM
Vibes for DR Jeanne. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: Matt H. on October 14, 2009, 01:17:33 PM
While I ate lunch, I watched last night's NCIS: LA. Boy, this is NCIS in name only. The case was OK and there was decent action, but the two "junior agents" (the girl and the young black guy) are personality-zero. Better are Barrett Foa (the only reason I'm continuing with the show) and the psychologist who I think will eventually develop into an interesting character.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Matt H. on October 14, 2009, 01:18:44 PM
While I cooked lunch, I had last week's episode of OLD CHRISTINE from HD On Demand playing. It was pretty funny. I wish CBS would move it back to Monday night at 8:30 in Jenna Elfman's slot and let that show die.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Matt H. on October 14, 2009, 01:20:37 PM
Then I watched 'Z' for my work project today. The film still zips along and works as both a period piece (brought back all the student unrest in our country in the late 60s) and a timely reminder about despotic regiemes. Really enjoyed seeing it again. Picture is so-so, and the sound has some buzzing problems.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 14, 2009, 01:21:27 PM
Then I zipped through today's soap operas. The boys weren't on ATWT at all (though that tiresome love quadrangle continues). Fish was barely on OLTL today, so not much interest there either.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Matt H. on October 14, 2009, 01:21:39 PM
Page FOur Dance!!!
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Post by: Laura on October 14, 2009, 01:22:13 PM
It will be interesting to keep following that story as it unfolds, DakotaCelt. That is amazing.
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Post by: Ginny on October 14, 2009, 01:36:14 PM
The saga at ndsu just took a new turn

Chapman, the president of NDSU, has resigned.....

Oh, my, DR DakotaCelt, what a mess!
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Laura on October 14, 2009, 01:51:01 PM
Well, the last chrysalis turned out to be a queen butterfly instead of a monarch. But I got a nice photo.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 14, 2009, 01:56:15 PM
That is a nice photo!
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Post by: Matt H. on October 14, 2009, 01:56:55 PM
Now, I must hop off-line and get some writing done.

Then, I'll head back down to watch the bonus featurettes on 'Z.'

WBBL.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 14, 2009, 02:07:06 PM
Lovely photo DR LAURA.

I am amazed and disturbed by DR DAKOTA CELT'S story.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 14, 2009, 02:32:17 PM
The sad part is that Chapman has done phenomenal things for the campus... I still think there is more to the story than is being expressed...

http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/256289/

There are a few story links also in a box you can explore
Title: Re: WET
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 14, 2009, 02:33:27 PM
The Chancellor of the State higher Board of Education has not responded yet.

All I have to say is that the Foundation has a lot of explaining to do. I find it rather ironic that Chapman resigned several days before the SBHE was to meet here.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 14, 2009, 02:34:26 PM
Chapman's accomplishments include Increasing the visibility of NDSU, student enrollment, faculty recruitment, donations, programs and much, much more...

Sad in many ways...
Title: Re: WET
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 14, 2009, 02:34:41 PM
Lovely photo Laura
Title: Re: WET
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 14, 2009, 02:36:31 PM
Here is an article on the DC trip

http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/256266
Title: Re: WET
Post by: JMK on October 14, 2009, 02:36:55 PM
The wonderful singer Al Martino passed away yesterday at age 82  :'(

(http://www.claycoleshow.com/Al_Martino.jpg)

He also made a memorable appearance as Johnny Fontane/Frank Sinatra in THE GODFATHER.

Yes, and I have it on good authority he was majorly miffed when somehow Andy Williams got out in front with "Speak Softly, Love."  Martino evidently thought he had been promised exclusive rights to record it.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 14, 2009, 02:37:10 PM
The slush fund is what bothers me. I can live with some of the over spending on the house.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 14, 2009, 02:43:41 PM
The foundation needs to be held for its actions also for giving the execs the perks and not fulfilling their educational funding mission.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: elmore3003 on October 14, 2009, 02:46:31 PM
I am so glad I am staying in tonight; I am exhausted. I doubt I'll survive for the new TOP CHEF episode, but I will record it and watch it tomorrow after I get back from the McGlinnventory.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: TCB on October 14, 2009, 02:51:49 PM
WET?  That's it?  It sounds like one of elmore's Art Films.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: TCB on October 14, 2009, 02:53:23 PM
The Gates Foundation is finished and I will move on to other work.


Maybe you should have asked The Gates Foundation for a new computer.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: TCB on October 14, 2009, 03:13:42 PM
I just learned that the nurse who was such a nightmare last Friday is the one who'll be attending me on my biopsy. OMG! The procedure doesn't scare me, but SHE does! It's a fairly large organization, but it seems that she is the only nurse. Lots of staff, but apparently they are not nurses. I had a voice mail from her this morning that was polite on the surface, but snarky underneath. She strikes me as not very knowledgeable--and argumentative, as well. Oy!


Forgive me, Jeanne, but you are the patient and therefore you should have the final say on all areas of the procedures they are doing for you.  If you are uncomfortable with that nurse, I would call the office and demand that they have someone else in her place.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: TCB on October 14, 2009, 03:15:53 PM
Then I watched 'Z' for my work project today. The film still zips along and works as both a period piece (brought back all the student unrest in our country in the late 60s) and a timely reminder about despotic regiemes. Really enjoyed seeing it again. Picture is so-so, and the sound has some buzzing problems.


That wasn't buzzing, Matt H., that was Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzs.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: TCB on October 14, 2009, 03:19:37 PM
That is two days in a row that I have brought the posting to a screeching halt.  Hmmm, I could go away if it would help?
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 14, 2009, 03:28:42 PM
WET?  That's it?  It sounds like one of elmore's Art Films.


More like an accoutrement....
Title: Re: WET
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 14, 2009, 03:30:47 PM
It is wet here... It is a rain snow mix... I am not liking the idea of snow...

It has been unusually cold here. We are running 20 degrees below average.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 14, 2009, 03:31:41 PM
That is two days in a row that I have brought the posting to a screeching halt.  Hmmm, I could go away if it would help?

I don't think it's you, DR TCB...I think the shift is changing.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: TCB on October 14, 2009, 03:32:35 PM
WET?  That's it?  It sounds like one of elmore's Art Films.


More like an accoutrement....

   :-X :-X :-X :-X 
Title: Re: WET
Post by: TCB on October 14, 2009, 03:33:35 PM
That is two days in a row that I have brought the posting to a screeching halt.  Hmmm, I could go away if it would help?

I don't think it's you, DR TCB...I think the shift is changing.

Maybe you're right, Ron, but it does seem quiet.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: TCB on October 14, 2009, 03:34:48 PM
And greetings to you, Mrs. Celt!  It is nice to see you posting again.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: DERBRUCER on October 14, 2009, 03:34:53 PM


Forgive me, Jeanne, but you are the patient and therefore you should have the final say on all areas of the procedures they are doing for you.  If you are uncomfortable with that nurse, I would call the office and demand that they have someone else in her place.

In many places that would earn you a cancelled appointment -"If you are unhappy with our arangements plesase feel free to seek treatment elsewhere!"

der Brucer
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Ginny on October 14, 2009, 03:38:41 PM
That is two days in a row that I have brought the posting to a screeching halt.  Hmmm, I could go away if it would help?

I don't think it's you, DR TCB...I think the shift is changing.

Maybe you're right, Ron, but it does seem quiet.

I've been in the other room, putting the finishing touches on our meatloaf dinner (with mashed potatoes & gravy and mixed vegetables) and eating it with my family.  Richard's off now to a choir rehearsal for a funeral tomorrow.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 14, 2009, 03:39:03 PM
At this moment... I am monitoring the ongoing Soap Opera at NDSU....

I have a funny feeling there is more to this story than meets the eye
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Dan (the Man) on October 14, 2009, 03:41:06 PM
WET?  That's it?  It sounds like one of elmore's Art Films.

It's also the name of a play by Margaret Edson.  Often done in regional theatre.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Dan (the Man) on October 14, 2009, 03:43:55 PM
CRY FOR US ALL was indeed waitin' for me when I got home tonight.

Yay!
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Jrand74 on October 14, 2009, 03:48:57 PM
GLEE is on tonight.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: TCB on October 14, 2009, 03:53:19 PM
That is two days in a row that I have brought the posting to a screeching halt.  Hmmm, I could go away if it would help?

I don't think it's you, DR TCB...I think the shift is changing.

Maybe you're right, Ron, but it does seem quiet.

I've been in the other room, putting the finishing touches on our meatloaf dinner (with mashed potatoes & gravy and mixed vegetables) and eating it with my family.  Richard's off now to a choir rehearsal for a funeral tomorrow.


Yum!  Dinner, not the funeral.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Dan (the Man) on October 14, 2009, 03:54:02 PM
So is COUGAR TOWN, my favorite new show of the season.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Dan (the Man) on October 14, 2009, 03:57:28 PM
Another beautiful pic from DR Laura.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: TCB on October 14, 2009, 03:58:24 PM


Forgive me, Jeanne, but you are the patient and therefore you should have the final say on all areas of the procedures they are doing for you.  If you are uncomfortable with that nurse, I would call the office and demand that they have someone else in her place.

In many places that would earn you a cancelled appointment -"If you are unhappy with our arangements plesase feel free to seek treatment elsewhere!"

der Brucer

I doubt that very much derBrucer.  People have started making their voice known in regard to their medical options.  If the doctor tells you that you are free to seek treatment elsewhere, then you are probably well rid of that doctor.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: TCB on October 14, 2009, 04:03:42 PM
Pro wrestler and wrestling manager Lou Albano has died.  For non-wrestling fans, he was best known as Cyndi Lauper's father in the music video, GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: TCB on October 14, 2009, 04:06:24 PM
Wow, I just got an e-mail offer for $55.00 preview tickets to some iffy new musical entitled FINIAN'S RAINBOW.  Just my luck, I would have to go to New York to see it.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Ginny on October 14, 2009, 04:07:22 PM
Wow, I just got an e-mail offer for $55.00 preview tickets to some iffy new musical entitled FINIAN'S RAINBOW.  Just my luck, I would have to go to New York to see it.

A week from Saturday would be a good time...
Title: Re: WET
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 14, 2009, 04:11:10 PM
Too bad I am in Fargo, I would love to see it...
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 14, 2009, 04:13:48 PM
Too bad I am in Fargo, I would love to see it...

Doesn't Fargo have an airport?

Title: Re: WET
Post by: elmore3003 on October 14, 2009, 04:14:20 PM
I just learned that the nurse who was such a nightmare last Friday is the one who'll be attending me on my biopsy. OMG! The procedure doesn't scare me, but SHE does! It's a fairly large organization, but it seems that she is the only nurse. Lots of staff, but apparently they are not nurses. I had a voice mail from her this morning that was polite on the surface, but snarky underneath. She strikes me as not very knowledgeable--and argumentative, as well. Oy!


Forgive me, Jeanne, but you are the patient and therefore you should have the final say on all areas of the procedures they are doing for you.  If you are uncomfortable with that nurse, I would call the office and demand that they have someone else in her place.

DR Jeanne, what DR TCB said. In spades!
Title: Re: WET
Post by: elmore3003 on October 14, 2009, 04:16:18 PM
Wow, I just got an e-mail offer for $55.00 preview tickets to some iffy new musical entitled FINIAN'S RAINBOW.  Just my luck, I would have to go to New York to see it.

Then get your ass on a plane and go!
Title: Re: WET
Post by: TCB on October 14, 2009, 04:16:37 PM
Wow, I just got an e-mail offer for $55.00 preview tickets to some iffy new musical entitled FINIAN'S RAINBOW.  Just my luck, I would have to go to New York to see it.

A week from Saturday would be a good time...

Wouldn't I love to do that, Ginny!
Title: Re: WET
Post by: elmore3003 on October 14, 2009, 04:16:58 PM
Wow, I just got an e-mail offer for $55.00 preview tickets to some iffy new musical entitled FINIAN'S RAINBOW.  Just my luck, I would have to go to New York to see it.

A week from Saturday would be a good time...

DR TCB, what DR Ginny said. In spades.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: elmore3003 on October 14, 2009, 04:19:08 PM
I just had a delicious tuna melt on 9-grain bread with a salad, took some ibuprofen and my vitamins. I think I will turn off the computer and watch tv till I pass out. Hopefully, by 9:00 pm. I need some sleep.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 14, 2009, 04:25:32 PM
Elmore, you are making me hungry...

Supper for me is a piece of baloney and a slice cheese stuck in between two slices of white bread...
Title: Re: WET
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 14, 2009, 04:25:45 PM
but we still love ya...  :)
Title: Re: WET
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 14, 2009, 04:38:10 PM
Too bad I am in Fargo, I would love to see it...

Doesn't Fargo have an airport?

It does but no direct flights to NYC


Title: Re: WET
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 14, 2009, 04:47:00 PM
and additional entertainment has commenced for the evening...

The fun and thrilling adventures of Library Leak Patroll!!

Wil the fearless staff save teh books?
Title: Re: WET
Post by: TCB on October 14, 2009, 04:51:13 PM
and additional entertainment has commenced for the evening...

The fun and thrilling adventures of Library Leak Patroll!!

Wil the fearless staff save teh books?


Library Leak Patrol?  Your patrons are peeing on the books?
Title: Re: WET
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 14, 2009, 04:59:07 PM
Good Evening!

Well... That was another nice nap.  Hmmm...

However, I was feeling a bit sinus-y and achey before I took my nap, but now I'm feeling non-sinus-y and non-achey.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 14, 2009, 05:04:50 PM
I also spent a good chunk of time listening to today's afternoon lineup on WNYC (NPR).  Ruth Reichl was on "Fresh Air", and then continued listening - in between naps - to "All Things Considered".  Some good stories today.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Ginny on October 14, 2009, 05:08:39 PM
I also spent a good chunk of time listening to today's afternoon lineup on WNYC (NPR).  Ruth Reichl was on "Fresh Air", and then continued listening - in between naps - to "All Things Considered".  Some good stories today.

I also heard Ruth Reichl while driving from Dayton - her spaghetti carbonara sounds good, and easy!
Title: Re: WET
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 14, 2009, 05:08:50 PM
DR Dakota Celt - Hopefully, the turmoil taking place on your campus won't "seep" into your library.  -Although, I guess if the "leak patrol" has been activated, well... ;)
Title: Re: WET
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 14, 2009, 05:10:02 PM
DR Jeanne - ~~~~~COMPASSIONATE HEALTH CARE VIBES TO YOU~~~~~
Title: Re: WET
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 14, 2009, 05:12:39 PM
and additional entertainment has commenced for the evening...

The fun and thrilling adventures of Library Leak Patroll!!

Wil the fearless staff save teh books?


Library Leak Patrol?  Your patrons are peeing on the books?

No, the roof which in the process of being repaired leaks like a sieve
Title: Re: WET
Post by: TCB on October 14, 2009, 05:14:01 PM
Jose, did I already ask you if you had ever met, or played for, Tommy Berklund?
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Jeanne on October 14, 2009, 05:14:07 PM
Thank you all again for your support.  I called the radiology lab this morning because I wasn't clear about which medications I'm allowed to take prior to the procedure. I learned then that Awful Ava is the only nurse on their staff!! That alone boggles my mind. So I can't really request another nurse. I would LOVE to see health care become more patient-centric and really look after the needs of the patients, but I think we have a long way to go. I will be bringing my friend Anna with me, who will not hesitate to speak up on my behalf.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Sam on October 14, 2009, 05:22:51 PM
I want both ice cream's from yesterday.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 14, 2009, 05:22:55 PM
Jose, did I already ask you if you had ever met, or played for, Tommy Berklund?

Tom - I don't believe you have. However, I have met him and played for him.  -He was one of the replacements in the revival of A Chorus Line, and I know we've crossed paths in the audition room too. *I also think he was a roommate of former DR Jason for a couple of months.

*He was also one of the poster boys for this year's Broadway Bares (http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic2/tn-500_bbare2.jpg).
Title: Re: WET
Post by: TCB on October 14, 2009, 05:27:43 PM
Jose, did I already ask you if you had ever met, or played for, Tommy Berklund?

Tom - I don't believe you have. However, I have met him and played for him.  -He was one of the replacements in the revival of A Chorus Line, and I know we've crossed paths in the audition room too. *I also think he was a roommate of former DR Jason for a couple of months.

*He was also one of the poster boys for this year's Broadway Bares (http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic2/tn-500_bbare2.jpg).

Oh yes, I knew he was a poster boy for Broadway Bares.  I am sure we must be distant cousins, even if he doesn't know how to correctly spell our last name.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Jrand74 on October 14, 2009, 05:32:12 PM
NPR- I don't listen to that left wing pinko commie stuff.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: TCB on October 14, 2009, 05:32:52 PM
Jose, did I already ask you if you had ever met, or played for, Tommy Berklund?

Tom - I don't believe you have. However, I have met him and played for him.  -He was one of the replacements in the revival of A Chorus Line, and I know we've crossed paths in the audition room too. *I also think he was a roommate of former DR Jason for a couple of months.

*He was also one of the poster boys for this year's Broadway Bares (http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic2/tn-500_bbare2.jpg).

Oh yes, I knew he was a poster boy for Broadway Bares.  I am sure we must be distant cousins, even if he doesn't know how to correctly spell our last name.

He isn't listed at IBDB for CHORUS LINE or any other show (like ZOBRA).
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Sam on October 14, 2009, 05:35:57 PM
Lots of vibes for Jeanne.

Title: Re: WET
Post by: bk on October 14, 2009, 05:36:06 PM
Back from the long casting session for the long musical and I'm quite exhausted and had sixty-five e-mails to answer.  Shortly I shall eat a sandwich from Subway.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: TCB on October 14, 2009, 05:36:54 PM
Back from the long casting session for the long musical and I'm quite exhausted and had sixty-five e-mails to answer.  Shortly I shall eat a sandwich from Subway.


Eye-talian?
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Sam on October 14, 2009, 05:37:42 PM
Time to have dinner, then off to Hollywood Heritage.

Night all.

Happy Thursday.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: TCB on October 14, 2009, 05:38:00 PM
Vibes and prayers for DR Jeanne!
Title: Re: WET
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 14, 2009, 05:38:14 PM
Jose, did I already ask you if you had ever met, or played for, Tommy Berklund?

Tom - I don't believe you have. However, I have met him and played for him.  -He was one of the replacements in the revival of A Chorus Line, and I know we've crossed paths in the audition room too. *I also think he was a roommate of former DR Jason for a couple of months.

*He was also one of the poster boys for this year's Broadway Bares (http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic2/tn-500_bbare2.jpg).

Oh yes, I knew he was a poster boy for Broadway Bares.  I am sure we must be distant cousins, even if he doesn't know how to correctly spell our last name.

He isn't listed at IBDB for CHORUS LINE or any other show (like ZOBRA).

It's interesting, the only replacement listed for A Chorus Line - after the the first initial big cast changeover - is Mario Lopez. :-\

*I wonder if Baayork Lee knows that her other "babies" are not listed on the IBDB.  Hmmm...
Title: Re: WET
Post by: bk on October 14, 2009, 05:38:46 PM
I got Brent's MD's notes this morning and, as I knew they would, they really annoyed the HELL out of me.  Such pointless notes - the man is listening to these mixes on his computer speakers and talking to me about the piano EQ.  Not.  And he has a huge number of nitpicky notes on almost every song, and I am not doing most of them - I'll go looking for the handful of things Brent would like fixed, and I'll do a couple of the MD's things that make sense to me, but that is IT.  If I were to address all his notes I would have a full eight hour day tomorrow and that will not be happening.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Sam on October 14, 2009, 05:39:13 PM
I liked the Girls Just Want to Have Fun video.  I'm sorry to hear Lou passed away.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Sam on October 14, 2009, 05:40:40 PM
Have a good evening everyone. ;D
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Jrand74 on October 14, 2009, 05:41:20 PM
What experience does said MD have?  Has he listened to a lot of CD's?
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Jrand74 on October 14, 2009, 05:41:48 PM
Sixty five emails?
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Jrand74 on October 14, 2009, 05:42:16 PM
My question for ASK BK day.....what is the BEST dance performance you have ever seen? 
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Jrand74 on October 14, 2009, 05:42:28 PM
Solo and or group.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: TCB on October 14, 2009, 05:45:59 PM





G'night!
Title: Re: WET
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 14, 2009, 05:48:58 PM
Goodnight, DR TCB.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Kerry on October 14, 2009, 05:49:19 PM
DR Elmore, I would like to also empty out some drawers and have FedEx take the stuff away. But I think they'd throw it all in the trash where it belongs.

Just address the package to yourself at the church, and you'll never receive it!!!  :D
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Kerry on October 14, 2009, 05:52:26 PM
Anyone know if DR DAW somehow ran afoul of "Thongs for Toddlers" manufacturers?

I think he's still in Minnesota with husband Jayson and little internet access.

They are such a nice family: DAW, Jayson, and Little Internet Access.

Oh dear, DRLaura-- the week and Zibah's flyer certainly took their toll on you!   LOL!
Title: Re: WET
Post by: FJL on October 14, 2009, 06:05:51 PM
As much as I enjoy the Oct 15 tax season, it's a relief when it comes to a close.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: DAW on October 14, 2009, 06:08:26 PM
I heard the Ruth Reichl interview today also, and loved it.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: DAW on October 14, 2009, 06:08:54 PM
Hi, everyone!  Back from a lovely little trip to Minnesota.  Where they had snow.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: DAW on October 14, 2009, 06:10:47 PM
Flights were smooth, though in both cases our departures were severely delayed by young mothers with multiple little children who spoke little to no English and didn't seem to be able to abide by airline regulations.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: DAW on October 14, 2009, 06:11:31 PM
Speaking of A Chorus Line...

My DVD copy of the documentary Every Little Step has arrived!      :)
Title: Re: WET
Post by: DAW on October 14, 2009, 06:12:23 PM
~~~MEDICAL VIBES AND CARING STAFF VIBES~~~
FOR DR JEANNE!!!!!!
Title: Re: WET
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 14, 2009, 06:25:16 PM
Welcome Home, DR DAW!!
Title: Re: WET
Post by: bk on October 14, 2009, 06:30:16 PM
My question for ASK BK day.....what is the BEST dance performance you have ever seen? 

The Prologue from West Side Story is in the top five.  Gene Castle in Popularity from George M.  Donna McKechnie's big three - Turkey Lurkey Time, Tick Tock, and Music and the Mirror.  Whoever did that incredible end of act one dance in Pacific Overtures.  The dance team's number in Grand Hotel - spectacular.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: bk on October 14, 2009, 06:30:26 PM
Had my sandwich.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: bk on October 14, 2009, 06:30:37 PM
At long last page seven.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: bk on October 14, 2009, 06:32:55 PM
Brent will be calling to go over all these notes, to narrow them down to only the really important things.  But I've warned him and his MD - once I make whatever changes, that's it. 
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Michael on October 14, 2009, 06:48:43 PM
My question for ASK BK day.....what is the BEST dance performance you have ever seen? 

The Prologue from West Side Story is in the top five.  Gene Castle in Popularity from George M.  Donna McKechnie's big three - Turkey Lurkey Time, Tick Tock, and Music and the Mirror.  Whoever did that incredible end of act one dance in Pacific Overtures.  The dance team's number in Grand Hotel - spectacular.

I believe Pat Birch from Grease did the choreography for The Lion Dance.

From Grand Hotel I always like We'll Take A Glass Together.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Michael on October 14, 2009, 06:49:39 PM
For those that might be interested my review of BK's latest tome is up at Amazon
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Jrand74 on October 14, 2009, 06:50:27 PM
Did Matthew Morrison just say:

"No matter what she is....she's all ars?"
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Jrand74 on October 14, 2009, 06:57:53 PM
Here comes the new season of NIP/TUCK
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Jrand74 on October 14, 2009, 07:18:56 PM
My question for ASK BK day.....what is the BEST dance performance you have ever seen? 

The Prologue from West Side Story is in the top five.  Gene Castle in Popularity from George M.  Donna McKechnie's big three - Turkey Lurkey Time, Tick Tock, and Music and the Mirror.  Whoever did that incredible end of act one dance in Pacific Overtures.  The dance team's number in Grand Hotel - spectacular.

All good choices!!!!
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Jrand74 on October 14, 2009, 07:19:13 PM
DR JOSE's friend Mario Lopez is on NIP/TUCK
Title: Re: WET
Post by: bk on October 14, 2009, 07:21:35 PM
Yes, read Shayne's lovely review - I posted about it the other day.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Matt H. on October 14, 2009, 07:39:03 PM
I spent the first part of the evening watching the bonus featurettes on the Z disc. A nice mix of current interviews and vintage ones. (Costa-Gavras was an extremely handsome man when he made the film. Wow! I had no idea!)

Nothing lasted very long, however, so I was finished with those features in about an hour.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Matt H. on October 14, 2009, 07:42:38 PM
I went to my to-watch bookcase (expanded from the to-watch shelf) and selected ALL THE KING'S MEN. This was the original DVD release of the 1949 Best Picture winner, so there was almost no clean-up for the video, and much of the image quality was spotty. I suspect more recent releases gave it a little more attention.

Still, for a movie I've waited this long to see on DVD at all, it was good enough.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Matt H. on October 14, 2009, 07:45:15 PM
When I finished it, I had some time before GLEE was set to be watched, so I took GYPSY (1962) off the shelf and watched four numbers: "You'll Never Get Away From Me" (both the theatrical cut and the outtake), "All I Need Is the Girl," "Let Me Entertain You/Striptease version," and "Rose's Turn."

As one of my all-time favorite movie musicals, it just made me want to start the movie from the beginning and watch the whole thing.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Matt H. on October 14, 2009, 07:46:34 PM
I enjoyed GLEE's numbers, especially the last one, but I just HATE that we've got to go through all these baby machinations with WIll and his wife all season-long. It just KILLS me to see what she's doing to him.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Matt H. on October 14, 2009, 08:26:36 PM
Finishing up a few items on the computer and then heading downstairs to bed.

Good night!
Title: Re: WET
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 14, 2009, 08:35:49 PM
DR JOSE's friend Mario Lopez is on NIP/TUCK

Ummm... Anyone who closes a show is no friend of mine.

;)
Title: Re: WET
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 14, 2009, 08:36:20 PM
DR JOSE's friend Mario Lopez is on NIP/TUCK

Is he playing the same character he did previously?
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Cillaliz on October 14, 2009, 09:00:14 PM
Sorry I've been E and T.  Work has been very busy - good thing with all the changes coming up.  And tonight I went to The Wedding Singer.   It was fun to see the 80s jokes, since the 80s were my college days. 

But I have a real pet peeve...the way they do the sound these days.  Our theater has great acoustics, but with the mics and the way they mix the sound it's always muffled and hard to hear clearly.  It really takes away from enjoying the show. It's the same with all the shows I've seen lately, so I guess I just have to adjust, but I really hate it
Title: Re: WET
Post by: bk on October 14, 2009, 09:01:04 PM
Finished with my viewing tonight.  Haven't heard from Brent, and if I don't, I'll just do whatever fixes I deem necessary.  The mixes, which both he and his MD think are wonderful, are suddenly being nitpicked to death and the problem is that when you start futzing with stuff that is correct and magical then they become less with every futz.  And I will not jeopardize the magic, even if it irks them.  I've been through too many albums where this nitpicking happens and other than an occasional swapping of something volume-wise or line-wise, it always, always ends up making the track less magical the more you try to make everyone happy.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Cillaliz on October 14, 2009, 09:01:34 PM
The other thing is they had a live orchestra, but with the sound mixed, it sounded like it was a recording.  I hate that too
Title: Re: WET
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 14, 2009, 09:02:00 PM
DR Cillaliz - It's because most sound guys mix from the back of the house - not from where the audience is actually sitting.  And once a show goes into "long run mode", well... :-\
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Cillaliz on October 14, 2009, 09:02:31 PM
well, orchestra is stretching it a bit, but there were live musicians - it's just with the way the sound is done, i wouldn't have known it if I hadn't seen them
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Cillaliz on October 14, 2009, 09:04:42 PM
DR Cillaliz - It's because most sound guys mix from the back of the house - not from where the audience is actually sitting.  And once a show goes into "long run mode", well... :-\

I know, I'd just like to go and be able to hear clear sound for once and be able to enjoy the singers and the music.  Like it was in the olden days, lol
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Laura on October 14, 2009, 09:05:52 PM
 My complaint about the tour shows at Gammage is that I can't understand most of the lyrics. However, at the very small Phoenix Theater, I can understand every word.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Cillaliz on October 14, 2009, 09:07:59 PM
That's exactly what I'm talking about, only lere it's the Orpheum where I can't understand.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: Cillaliz on October 14, 2009, 09:16:49 PM
Well, better get some sleep. Tomorrow will be another busy day
Title: Re: WET
Post by: bk on October 14, 2009, 10:20:14 PM
We're still on page seven?
Title: Re: WET
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 14, 2009, 10:25:42 PM
We're still on page seven?

Yes. Yes, we're still on page seven.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 14, 2009, 10:26:05 PM
For another post of two at least.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 14, 2009, 10:26:54 PM
P - U - S - H

Welcome to Page Eight!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: WET
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 14, 2009, 10:30:41 PM
PAGE EIGHT STEAMED FISH WITH SPICY LIME, RED PEPPER AND GARLIC SAUCE

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2604/4010123903_e0274065d7.jpg)
Title: Re: WET
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 14, 2009, 10:32:51 PM
Yes, it is fish.
Title: Re: WET
Post by: bk on October 14, 2009, 10:42:39 PM
I love steamed sole in ginger at Genghis Cohen.  Me want some NOW!  Perhaps I'll mosey over there after my mixing session tomorrow.