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Title: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: bk on November 07, 2009, 12:33:45 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were sort of interesting, and now it is time for you to post until the sort of interesting cows come home.
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Post by: bk on November 07, 2009, 12:34:38 AM
And the word of the day is: SPURTLE!
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Post by: Sam on November 07, 2009, 01:12:16 AM
Good morning everyone.   :)


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Post by: bk on November 07, 2009, 01:14:05 AM
Sam was up late!
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Post by: bk on November 07, 2009, 01:14:13 AM
And so are the nine GUESTS.
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Post by: bk on November 07, 2009, 01:14:25 AM
And so am I, but I'm going to bed NOW.
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Post by: DAW on November 07, 2009, 01:16:30 AM
~~~MOST EXCELLENT PREVENTATIVE DENTAL VIBES~~~
FOR BK!!!!!!!!
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Post by: George on November 07, 2009, 01:17:27 AM
BK, Congrats on the potential Adriana project!!
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Post by: DAW on November 07, 2009, 01:18:09 AM
Very exciting news about potential screen life for Adriana Hofstetter!!!!!     :)   :)   :)
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Post by: George on November 07, 2009, 01:19:06 AM
~~~MOST EXCELLENT PREVENTATIVE DENTAL VIBES~~~
FOR BK!!!!!!!!

~~~DITTO~~~
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Post by: George on November 07, 2009, 01:27:02 AM
Last night, I ushered for a performance by the one and only Kate Clinton!  She was wonderful!  She spoke for about an hour and a half, was very topical and everyone loved her.  A great evening was had by all!  Afterwards, she came out (no pun intended ;)) to the lobby and greeted people as they left, signed any autographs and had pictures taken with many of the patrons.  I asked her to sign the WCPA season brochure for me and she did:

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/KateClintonsAutograph.jpg)
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Post by: DERBRUCER on November 07, 2009, 01:31:43 AM
ADRIANA CASTING SUGGESTION:

Kay Panabaker (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0659048/)

In her 2004-5 series "Summerland" she played:

Quote
Nikki is at an awkward age of 13 and trying to fit in to the Californian teenage world. She is very bright and enjoys reading books and writing poetry- not the popular shopping and clothes.

She played a pal of Nancy Drew in the movie, and had a lead roll in the new remake of Fame.

der Brucer

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Post by: Edisaurus on November 07, 2009, 02:19:46 AM
Our little OCIEE NASH star, Skyler Day, is about the right age now. She guest starred recently on icarly. Apparently you can see her episode on Hulu, but I don't Hulu, so...

She is one of the sweetest, most wonderful kids ever---a dream to work with. Very professional, and also has a nice singing voice and writes songs. She's going to be singing at the Bluebird Cafe on Jan 31st. If we weren't going to be in LA then I would go up for that! She's also in some CMT competition right now. And she lives in LA.

Check her out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaBaWRNh2pU&feature=related
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Post by: Edisaurus on November 07, 2009, 02:21:28 AM
bk, your review of the J.M. doc is the most accurate I've read. Nice to know I'm not crazy.
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Post by: Edisaurus on November 07, 2009, 02:22:18 AM
Hope Vixmom is feeling better today!
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Post by: Edisaurus on November 07, 2009, 02:29:20 AM
Favorite Mercer lyrics:

She's got a nervish, throwin' him a curvish/ which is something he doesn't deservish.
Poor old whirling dervish!

If you're a P-V-T, your duty / Is to salute to L-I-E-U-T / But if you brush the L-I-E-U-T / The M-P makes you K-P on the Q-T!

When you is antiquated / Boys ain't enchantiquated

I got a million of 'em...
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Post by: DERBRUCER on November 07, 2009, 02:55:34 AM
bk, your review of the J.M. doc is the most accurate I've read. Nice to know I'm not crazy.

Now, now - let's not equate talent with sanity :D

der Brucer
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Post by: DERBRUCER on November 07, 2009, 03:07:58 AM
With WalMart offering the up-coming top 10 DVDs for $9.99 (and free shipping), Christmas Shopping for the grand lads was easy:

Terminator Salvation
Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince
Star Trek XI 
Night at The Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

(and Angels and Demons for my Daughter - an Julie and Julia for Woody!)

der Brucer
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Post by: DERBRUCER on November 07, 2009, 03:25:31 AM
LATIMES (http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-declaw-cats7-2009nov07,0,7618495,full.story)

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California cities act to ban cat declawing

L.A. is among those rushing to prohibit the practice before a state law backed by a group of vets says they can't.
...
Veterinarians who did not want cities meddling in their business persuaded the state Legislature to bar local governments from banning the practice of declawing cats -- beginning in 2010.

Not wanting to be pushed around themselves, nearly half a dozen cities are rushing to prohibit the controversial procedure before the January deadline, striking a blow for rights both animal and municipal.
...

I have no death-wish, so I will not suggest a discussion of the pros and cons of banning de-clawing; the story does raise interesting issues about what levels of government have the right to dictate to others.

der Brucer
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 07, 2009, 04:28:46 AM
Saturday.

I will be working.  oh well.

TOD:

So many....but I really like:

Moon River, wider than a mile
I'm crossing you in style......someday.
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Post by: Druxy on November 07, 2009, 05:28:52 AM
BK,

Congrats on the interest in the Hofstetter mysteries. 

Fingers crossed.
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Post by: Druxy on November 07, 2009, 05:32:18 AM
Last night, I finished reading BK's WRITER'S BLOCK.

If you haven't read it, I can't recommend it too highly.  It's totally unique, a real page-turner.

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Post by: Druxy on November 07, 2009, 05:37:15 AM
Little known fact about Johnny Mercer:

He was originally set to write the lyric for the main theme to THE SANDPIPER.

I don't know the exact reason (Perhaps he was ill), but at some point, he was replaced by Paul Francis Webster.

The song, "The Shadow of Your Smile," won the Oscar that year.
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 07, 2009, 05:46:17 AM
BK - Congrats on the interest in Adriana
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 07, 2009, 05:48:54 AM
This morning I woke up glanced at the clock and thought it said 8:45.  I thought it seemed a bit dark for 8:45, but I didn't have any reason to doubt it.  I got up, got ready for my day and looked at the clock.  It was now 7:05, lol. It's ok. I'm going to an auction this morning so I don't mind an early start to the day
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Post by: Jennifer on November 07, 2009, 05:55:31 AM
Re: Adriana casting suggestions

DR Jose mentioned the soap operas. There is one person on The Young & The Restless who is the right age and type. She is a good actress (she used to be great on Gilmore Girls). but she is not so hot in her current role (on the soap). But i think a lot of it is the character.

Anyhow her name is: Vanessa Marano.

Re: Kay Panabaker. I watched her on Summerland. She was very good. I can't believe she is 19 now. But i'm guessing she would look younger (although i have not seen her in a few years).
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Post by: Jennifer on November 07, 2009, 05:57:19 AM
My poor niece is not feeling well after her thursday flu shot.

She had a fever yesterday and was totally out of it. And now in the middle of the night she woke up with a bloody nose which she got everywhere. And now she has a fever again (close to 103F). But at least the meds are bringing it down.

I know it is a common symptom in kids to get this reaction after the H1N1 shot. IT just sucks. My poor sis is losing her mind because she is so tired.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on November 07, 2009, 06:02:56 AM
And the word of the day is: SPURTLE!

And The Song Of The Day Is: PEAS PORRIDGE HOT
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Post by: td on November 07, 2009, 06:11:43 AM
"We're after the same rainbow's end,
Waitin' 'round the bend,
My huckleberry friend..."




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Post by: DAW on November 07, 2009, 06:36:14 AM
Florence Nightingale and Molly Pitcher have nothing on me!
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Post by: Kerry on November 07, 2009, 07:01:51 AM
TOD:
"...I get a feeling that I can't analyze,
It's like, well, maybe, like when a baby
Sees a bubble burst before its eyes...."
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Post by: Kerry on November 07, 2009, 07:02:12 AM
Page 2 Mr. Mercer dance
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Post by: Matt H. on November 07, 2009, 07:03:53 AM
Good morning!

Another cold, crisp morning with a cloudless blue sky and fresh air that's invigorating! Life is good!
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Post by: Matt H. on November 07, 2009, 07:07:50 AM
I taught GREAT EXPECTATIONS to my advanced eighth graders for many years. It's my favorite Dickens book, and the film version, while dropping a fair number of subplots, is most masterful in retaining everything that's important.

I had no trouble with John Mills as the older Pip, but Valerie Hobson seemed WAY too old as Estella. Martitia Hunt was perfection as Miss Havisham. In fact, apart from Hobson, I think the movie is perfectly cast.

BTW, Jean Simmons, who makes a grand young Estella here, played Miss Havisham in a BBC miniseries of the novel many years later.
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Post by: Ginny on November 07, 2009, 07:08:26 AM
Saturday morning greetings!  Beautiful breezy autumn day here in SW Ohio - there's a blizzard of yellow leaves going on in our backyard.  I'm about to go to the grocery so I can be back to see Michigan get slaughtered by play football against Purdue.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 07, 2009, 07:11:51 AM
My work project for today is TWO GIRLS AND A GUY. I've never seen this romantic comedy before. It IS a Fox Blu-ray, however, so at least I'm going to see it with its greatest opportunity for video and audio quality.

I can't tell you how disappointed I was to be reviewing ICE AGE 3 on DVD rather than the Blu-ray disc. Everything seemed a bit duller and lackluster compared to the Blu-ray of the second one which I watched a week ago in anticipation of getting the Blu-ray of the third one to review.
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Post by: Matt H. on November 07, 2009, 07:14:25 AM
Yes, those price cuts on DVDs at Wal-Mart, Target, and Amazon have spilled over to pricing on Bluray, too. HARRY POTTER is now three dollars less than the pre-order price I paid (and have since had adjusted by Amazon).
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Post by: Matt H. on November 07, 2009, 07:41:15 AM
I'm heading down now to finish NORTH BY NORTHWEST which I got about 3/4 of the way through last night. Will also watch the new documentary on Hitchcock contained within.

WBBL.
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Post by: Edisaurus on November 07, 2009, 07:46:22 AM
Little known fact about Johnny Mercer:

He was originally set to write the lyric for the main theme to THE SANDPIPER.

I don't know the exact reason (Perhaps he was ill), but at some point, he was replaced by Paul Francis Webster.

The song, "The Shadow of Your Smile," won the Oscar that year.

His lyrics were rejected, according to Johnny Mandel's interview (one of the ones that was cut, along with a great one by J.M.'s friend Rod McKuen). J.M. was never one to talk ill of anyone (when sober, anyway) but he did name that song on a BBC show when he was asked if there were any songs he wish he'd written. And he got a little revenge by making a joke about thinking that "The Shadow of Your Smile" referred to a lady with a mustache.
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Post by: FJL on November 07, 2009, 07:51:04 AM
Great news about Bk's prospects!!!
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Post by: Edisaurus on November 07, 2009, 07:51:28 AM
Another favorite lyric from my favorite song cut from the film (Johnny's screen debut, too!) "There's nothing like a college education"

Well, I left my old plantation in the south-a/ With my southern accent drippin' from my mouth-a

as well as rhyming  sprechen with "I reckon"!
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Post by: Edisaurus on November 07, 2009, 07:53:24 AM
Anyone who loves Mercer's lyrics owes it to themselves to buy Robert Kimball's beautiful book:

http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780307273222
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Post by: td on November 07, 2009, 08:07:52 AM
Anyone who loves Mercer's lyrics owes it to themselves to buy Robert Kimball's beautiful book:

http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780307273222

And I heartily recommend Ben Bagley's MOSTLY MERCER cd:
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_0NWcTz_Vcvk/SubHqX5hAAI/AAAAAAAAD3Y/AhOslRC4anE/s1600/mostly%2Bmercer.jpg)
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Post by: td on November 07, 2009, 08:11:56 AM
Then, there's also the S.T.A.G.E benefit, DREAMl  THE LYRICS OF JOHNNY MERCER (which has bk's close friend Jason Graae singing "Spring, Spring, Spring.")

(http://cover7.cduniverse.com/MuzeAudioArt/Large/69/488469.jpg)
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Post by: td on November 07, 2009, 08:14:49 AM
Another favorite:

(http://cover7.cduniverse.com/MuzeAudioArt/Large/11/396311.jpg)
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Post by: td on November 07, 2009, 08:15:56 AM
And, of course:
(http://cover7.cduniverse.com/MuzeAudioArt/Large/19/68719.jpg)
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Post by: Druxy on November 07, 2009, 08:21:04 AM
Little known fact about Johnny Mercer:

He was originally set to write the lyric for the main theme to THE SANDPIPER.

I don't know the exact reason (Perhaps he was ill), but at some point, he was replaced by Paul Francis Webster.

The song, "The Shadow of Your Smile," won the Oscar that year.

His lyrics were rejected, according to Johnny Mandel's interview (one of the ones that was cut, along with a great one by J.M.'s friend Rod McKuen). J.M. was never one to talk ill of anyone (when sober, anyway) but he did name that song on a BBC show when he was asked if there were any songs he wish he'd written. And he got a little revenge by making a joke about thinking that "The Shadow of Your Smile" referred to a lady with a mustache.

Now that you mention it, I do recall Webster telling me that Mercer's lyrics were rejected for that song.
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Post by: TCB on November 07, 2009, 08:36:50 AM
T.O.D.


MOON RIVER
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Post by: bk on November 07, 2009, 08:43:47 AM
I'm up, and I'll be jogging as soon as she of the Evil Eye arrives in about ten minutes.
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Post by: bk on November 07, 2009, 08:45:04 AM
I don't really think there are serious prospects for Adriana right now - I take all of this with a grain of salt.  The producer has worked a lot in TV, that's all I really know.  But it's good to pass on these excellent suggestions.
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Post by: TCB on November 07, 2009, 08:46:38 AM
LATIMES (http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-declaw-cats7-2009nov07,0,7618495,full.story)

Quote
California cities act to ban cat declawing

L.A. is among those rushing to prohibit the practice before a state law backed by a group of vets says they can't.
...
Veterinarians who did not want cities meddling in their business persuaded the state Legislature to bar local governments from banning the practice of declawing cats -- beginning in 2010.

Not wanting to be pushed around themselves, nearly half a dozen cities are rushing to prohibit the controversial procedure before the January deadline, striking a blow for rights both animal and municipal.
...

I have no death-wish, so I will not suggest a discussion of the pros and cons of banning de-clawing; the story does raise interesting issues about what levels of government have the right to dictate to others.

der Brucer


I think that declawing cats is a barbaric practice, even though I didn't realize that until after I had Angel and her brother P.T. delcawed.  Still, I am afraid that banning the practice will cut down on the number of cats that will be adopted.  Just my two-cents.
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Post by: Jane on November 07, 2009, 09:01:50 AM
My poor niece is not feeling well after her thursday flu shot.

She had a fever yesterday and was totally out of it. And now in the middle of the night she woke up with a bloody nose which she got everywhere. And now she has a fever again (close to 103F). But at least the meds are bringing it down.

I know it is a common symptom in kids to get this reaction after the H1N1 shot. IT just sucks. My poor sis is losing her mind because she is so tired.

Poor Megan, & your sister.  Are you going over to help? What meds did they give her?  I really hadn't read about the reactions to the shot.  I thought only the live virus would cause this kind of severe reactions.  Reminds me of the 2 times I had the old, live virus, flu shots as a kid.  Both times I got the flu after recovering from my reaction.

VIBES YOUR  NIECE FEELS BETTER & STAYS THAT WAY!!!
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Post by: Jane on November 07, 2009, 09:10:27 AM
Who is Ashley Richards?
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Post by: JMK on November 07, 2009, 09:43:59 AM
LOL re: cat's out of the bag on Adriana.  Yes, funny how that happens when casting choices are discussed.  ;)
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Post by: JMK on November 07, 2009, 09:44:43 AM
I actually kind of liked SWING VOTE.  Not a great film by any measure, but good performances and one which didn't answer the ultimate question at the end, which I really liked.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 07, 2009, 09:45:40 AM
Good Morning! Good Afternoon!

I'm up, I'm up... And I'm starting to think that I really should just listen to "Car Talk" and "Wait, Wait.. Don't Tell Me" via their podcast format.  This whole routine of staying in bed on a Saturday morning listening to WNYC is, well... Neither good, nor bad.  Just not "ideal", I guess. Especially on a beautiful, sunny Fall day in New York City.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 07, 2009, 09:46:45 AM
Spurtle is Yertle-the-Turtle's sexually deviant 2nd cousin, thrice removed.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 07, 2009, 09:47:25 AM
...two drifters, off to see the world...
there's such a lot of world to see....
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Post by: Edisaurus on November 07, 2009, 09:50:04 AM
DR Jose, I download the podcasts from "This American Life" and "Wait,Wait" to my ipod, and it give me motivation to take at least an hour-long walk. Haven't been able to do that much lately due to schedule and weather, but you can listen and be out in the weather, too!

Note: T.I.L. broadcasts are only up for the week, but "Wait, Wait" is archived.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 07, 2009, 09:52:29 AM
I don't really think there are serious prospects for Adriana right now - I take all of this with a grain of salt.  The producer has worked a lot in TV, that's all I really know.  But it's good to pass on these excellent suggestions.

Here's a photo of Molly C. Quinn:
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 07, 2009, 09:53:21 AM
And another:
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 07, 2009, 09:53:53 AM
And one more:
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 07, 2009, 09:55:04 AM
Oh, yes....



GOOD MORNING, ALL!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 07, 2009, 10:00:05 AM
DR edisaurus - I already download the weekly TAL's.  However, I still prefer to listen to them from the comfort or my bed and my comforter on Sunday mornings. ;)
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Post by: Jane on November 07, 2009, 10:03:15 AM
LOL DR Ron, you seem to be as enchanted with Molly as I am.  Thanks for the photos.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 07, 2009, 10:04:53 AM
And I think many of us love this with all our hearts:

Hooray for Hollywood, that screwy, bally hooey Hollywood.
Where any office boy or young mechanic can be a panic with just a looking pan.
And any barmaid can be a star maid if she dances with or without a fan.

Hooray for Hollywood where you're terrific if you're even good.
Where anyone at all from Shirley Temple to Aimee Semple is equally understood,
Go out and try your luck, you might be Donald Duck! Hooray for Hollywood.

Hooray for Hollywood, that phony super Coney, Hollywood.
They come from Chillicothes and Paducahs with their bazookas to get their names up in lights.
All armed with photos from local Rotos with their hair in ribbons and legs in tights.

Hooray for Hollywood, you may be homely in your neighborhood,
But if you think you can be an actor, see Mr. Factor, he'd make a monkey look good.
Within a half an hour, you look like Tyrone Power! Hooray for Hollywood!


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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 07, 2009, 10:05:56 AM
LOL DR Ron, you seem to be as enchanted with Molly as I am.  Thanks for the photos.

I didn't know you were a fan, DR Jane.   Every time she's on camera in "Castle", she lights up the TV screen!  She's very natural and nicely matched as Fillion's daughter.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 07, 2009, 10:25:54 AM
Good morning, all! I'm checking in to let you know I am not dead and to disappoint my critics. I do not feel terrible, but my head is clogged up, and I am so hoarse I cannot speak a sentence.

I think my favorite Johnny Mercer lyrci may be "My Shining Hour."

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Post by: Jane on November 07, 2009, 10:33:59 AM
LOL DR Ron, you seem to be as enchanted with Molly as I am.  Thanks for the photos.

I didn't know you were a fan, DR Jane.   Every time she's on camera in "Castle", she lights up the TV screen!  She's very natural and nicely matched as Fillion's daughter.

Keith & I are both fans and agree with you that she lights up the tv screen :)
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Post by: Jane on November 07, 2009, 10:34:51 AM
Our grand dog Yogi Bear.
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Post by: George on November 07, 2009, 10:50:31 AM
Yogi Bear is cute, Jane!
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Post by: George on November 07, 2009, 10:54:39 AM
Good morning (or afternoon), all.  I think it's been raining all night!  It's certainly been raining all morning...at least, for as long as I've been awake.  It's about time.

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Post by: George on November 07, 2009, 10:58:15 AM
Well, today I have to go to work for a few hours, then tonight's theatrical outing is a local production of a two-person version of The Turn of the Screw (http://www.buyolympia.com/events/?details=444).  I've been hearing nothing but absolute raves.  I've done shows with both the actors, so I'm very excited to see this.  It's being presented at The Midnight Sun, which is a tiny performance space that holds about 40 people, at the most.  It's very intimate and for a show like this, it should be the perfect space. :)

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Post by: George on November 07, 2009, 10:58:35 AM
So, now I must be off.  Have a good day, all!
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Post by: MBarnum on November 07, 2009, 11:02:16 AM
DR Elmore, sorry to hear of your hoarse throat. Feel better.

However, maybe this would be a good time for me to call you...you won't be able to fight back! LOL!
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Post by: Ginny on November 07, 2009, 11:06:58 AM
The only item in today's mail that wasn't a catalog or magazine:  a refund check from our NYC landlady, for the full amount of our deposit, plus one night's rent  :D
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 07, 2009, 11:07:03 AM
DR Elmore, sorry to hear of your hoarse throat. Feel better.

However, maybe this would be a good time for me to call you...you won't be able to fight back! LOL!

Um, he'll just take out your/his voodoo doll.
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Post by: Druxy on November 07, 2009, 11:12:54 AM
I actually kind of liked SWING VOTE.  Not a great film by any measure, but good performances and one which didn't answer the ultimate question at the end, which I really liked.

BK & I don't agree on a lot of movies, but on this one I've got to ageee with him.

Gobble!  Gobble!  Gobble!
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Post by: JMK on November 07, 2009, 11:14:29 AM
I actually kind of liked SWING VOTE.  Not a great film by any measure, but good performances and one which didn't answer the ultimate question at the end, which I really liked.
this one I've got to ageee with him.


James?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 07, 2009, 11:28:43 AM
OK.. Phone calls to make... A bedroom to clean... Etc., etc., etc...

Laters...
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Post by: Druxy on November 07, 2009, 11:52:22 AM
I actually kind of liked SWING VOTE.  Not a great film by any measure, but good performances and one which didn't answer the ultimate question at the end, which I really liked.
this one I've got to ageee with him.


James?

BK.
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Post by: JMK on November 07, 2009, 11:55:42 AM
I actually kind of liked SWING VOTE.  Not a great film by any measure, but good performances and one which didn't answer the ultimate question at the end, which I really liked.
this one I've got to ageee with him.


James?

BK.

Once again my scintillating humor deflates like a Heine balloon.  ;)
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Michael on November 07, 2009, 12:01:21 PM
Anyone who loves Mercer's lyrics owes it to themselves to buy Robert Kimball's beautiful book:

http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780307273222

And I heartily recommend Ben Bagley's MOSTLY MERCER cd:
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_0NWcTz_Vcvk/SubHqX5hAAI/AAAAAAAAD3Y/AhOslRC4anE/s1600/mostly%2Bmercer.jpg)

Actually he just distributed the album, but since he didn't pay the royalities it was pulled from him and is now being distributed by others
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Ben on November 07, 2009, 12:05:04 PM
Mega vibes to dear Larry!!!

I just spoke to him, very briefly, and he's so hoarse he can't really talk. We won't be getting together tomorrow after all.

Hope it passes soon dear friend.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Michael on November 07, 2009, 12:10:23 PM
There's a lot of great mercer songs

He did some great ones with Mancini.
Some wonderful ones with Arlen
There are enjoyable ones with Hoagy Carmichael
And some unsuspecting good ones with Barry Manilow
and even with himself as composer he wrote some okays songs. These in my opinion they are not strong musically as the songs he wrote with other composers.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: bk on November 07, 2009, 12:33:56 PM
Back from the post office and various and sundried errands and will shortly be on my way to have a late lunch with dear reader Jeanne at the Sunset Blvd. Hamburger Hamlet.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: td on November 07, 2009, 12:38:37 PM
my copy of MOSTLY MERCER is on Painted Smiles, not Harbinger, so, I'll continue to call it Ben Bagley's. . .   ;)
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: td on November 07, 2009, 12:39:15 PM
Incidentally, MOSTLY MERCER is where I heard Nancy LaMott for the first time.  :)
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: DAW on November 07, 2009, 12:55:34 PM
Our grand dog Yogi Bear.

Very cute!!!!     :D
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Ginny on November 07, 2009, 12:55:45 PM
Feel better vibes for dear DR Elmore!
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: DAW on November 07, 2009, 12:56:33 PM
~~~EXTRA-STRENGTH FEEL BETTER VIBES~~~
FOR DR ELMORE3003!!!
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: elmore3003 on November 07, 2009, 01:18:08 PM
Thank you all for the vibes! My voice is in terrible shape, and the cold appears to have moved from between my eyes and my upper lip to my upper lip and my chin. I will be glad when it ends up in my feet, which should be, at the rate it's going, in about two months.

So I'm watching Season 4 of IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA, and I would say it's the most surrealistic and bizarre season. After that, I'll probably watch a few movies, although I am not certain what yet,
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on November 07, 2009, 01:20:01 PM
DR elmore - Do you need anything from the market or store?
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: elmore3003 on November 07, 2009, 01:44:00 PM
DR elmore - Do you need anything from the market or store?

Thanks for the offer, DR Jose! I am okay.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Matt H. on November 07, 2009, 01:51:17 PM
I also reviewed SWING VOTE, and I didn't like it much at all, but I did like the young actress who played the daughter (who acted more like a mother to the juvenile Costner character.) She was the film's saving grace, I thought.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Matt H. on November 07, 2009, 01:53:12 PM
BK,

My Brent CD arrived today, so no worries. I was so pleased to have gotten it.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Matt H. on November 07, 2009, 01:53:52 PM
Yes, indeed, hope you start feeling much better very soon, DR Elmore.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Matt H. on November 07, 2009, 01:54:54 PM
I finished NORTH BY NORTHWEST when I went back down. I love that the Blu-ray was not a BD-Java disc and the movie picked right up where I stopped it last night without my having to search for chapter 38. Very convenient.

Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on November 07, 2009, 01:56:25 PM
The only item in today's mail that wasn't a catalog or magazine:  a refund check from our NYC landlady, for the full amount of our deposit, plus one night's rent  :D

:)
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on November 07, 2009, 01:58:44 PM
THROAT & FEEL BETTER VIBES FOR DR ELMORE!!!
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Matt H. on November 07, 2009, 01:58:52 PM
I also watched the new hour-long documentary on Hitchcock. I felt kind of sorry that the talking heads had only Hitchcock's Warner films to use as their points of reference. Obviously there are a few really wonderful fims there, but you know they would have rather be making their points using REAR WINDOW or VERTIGO or PSYCHO or SHADOW OF A DOUBT instead of STAGE FRIGHT (which I very much like, BTW) or I CONFESS.

And DIAL M FOR MURDER looked pretty terrible in those clips. A LOT of work will need to be done on that before it will be Blu-ray ready.

Did they need to identify each talking head EVERY time he or she came on screen? How many times must we be notified that the speaker is "William Friedkin, Director, THE EXORCIST."
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on November 07, 2009, 01:59:43 PM
Thank you DRs George & DAW.  Here is one of Yogi with Ioana.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Matt H. on November 07, 2009, 02:00:39 PM
As I ate lunch I watched SUPERNAURAL. As DR Ron Pulliam mentioned the other day, the episode was brilliantly creative and tons of fun, another in a long string of home runs the show has been hitting during the past two seasons.

And next week's show (I glanced at the previews) looks equally appealing. I LOVE this show!
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Matt H. on November 07, 2009, 02:01:36 PM
I watched Kathy Griffin's comedy special today as well. Some very funny bits, particularly about Whitney Houston on Oprah. That had me rolling.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on November 07, 2009, 02:06:54 PM
Has anyone seen the baby panda webcam at the Philadelphia Zoo:
http://www.sandiegozoo.org/pandacam/index.html
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: DAW on November 07, 2009, 02:10:43 PM
Watching Parking Wars on A&E.          :D
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Matt H. on November 07, 2009, 02:12:30 PM
Heading down now to get started on my work project for the day: TWO GIRLS AND A GUY on Blu-ray.

WBBL.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: DAW on November 07, 2009, 02:19:20 PM
I hadn't seen that, DR Jane - thanks!      :)
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on November 07, 2009, 02:26:57 PM
Watching Parking Wars on A&E.          :D

You mean there's another show on A&E other than "Hoarders"? ;) :-\ ::)
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Ginny on November 07, 2009, 02:40:06 PM
Sheesh!  It's getting worse and worse for Michigan football.  Oh, well, at least the Cincinnati Bearcats are on tonight - Go 'cats!
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on November 07, 2009, 02:48:30 PM
DR Ginny I guess I should expect a sad email from my brother regarding Michigan. ;)
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on November 07, 2009, 02:49:58 PM
I did not know giraffes were in danger of extinction until I read this article of their comback.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091107/ap_on_re_af/af_west_africa_s_last_giraffes

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091107/capt.3f7e322770214e7db8c646a99f05e7e2.west_africas_last_giraffes_ny326.jpg?x=400&y=218&q=85&sig=UOSC.9YCcIvieXQLUXEZmg--)
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: DERBRUCER on November 07, 2009, 02:51:02 PM
I'm checking in to let you know I am not dead and to disappoint my critics.

We are not disappointed. The mongoose is always glad to see the cobra :D

der Brucer
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Ginny on November 07, 2009, 03:04:26 PM
DR Ginny I guess I should expect a sad email from my brother regarding Michigan. ;)

Probably, DR Jane, probably.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2009, 03:45:12 PM
Our grand dog Yogi Bear.


Oh yes, he has Keith's eyes!
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: bk on November 07, 2009, 03:51:04 PM
Back from a lovelier than lovely luncheon with dear reader Jeannie.  The food was fine, the conversation sparkled, and she had a really good thought as to what my problems are with the left side of the mouth.  She feels that my natural bite may have been thrown off by the placement of the new crown and that my mouth muscles are compensating and getting really sore - that makes total sense, so I'll call Dr. Chew and see if he can check it out and maybe file it down or re-position the crown.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: bk on November 07, 2009, 03:51:44 PM
I have nothing else planned now except to sit on my couch like so much fish, watch motion pictures, and relax.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Cillaliz on November 07, 2009, 03:52:39 PM
LATIMES (http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-declaw-cats7-2009nov07,0,7618495,full.story)

Quote
California cities act to ban cat declawing

L.A. is among those rushing to prohibit the practice before a state law backed by a group of vets says they can't.
...
Veterinarians who did not want cities meddling in their business persuaded the state Legislature to bar local governments from banning the practice of declawing cats -- beginning in 2010.

Not wanting to be pushed around themselves, nearly half a dozen cities are rushing to prohibit the controversial procedure before the January deadline, striking a blow for rights both animal and municipal.
...

I have no death-wish, so I will not suggest a discussion of the pros and cons of banning de-clawing; the story does raise interesting issues about what levels of government have the right to dictate to others.

der Brucer


I think that declawing cats is a barbaric practice, even though I didn't realize that until after I had Angel and her brother P.T. delcawed.  Still, I am afraid that banning the practice will cut down on the number of cats that will be adopted.  Just my two-cents.

I agree TCB.  I had my first cat declawed, I'll never do it again.  It's like cutting off a human's fingers at the first knuckle.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on November 07, 2009, 03:53:30 PM
Our grand dog Yogi Bear.


Oh yes, he has Keith's eyes!

;D  Wrong color.  Now Sherlock has one of Keith's eyes ;)
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on November 07, 2009, 03:54:35 PM
Back from a lovelier than lovely luncheon with dear reader Jeannie.  The food was fine, the conversation sparkled, and she had a really good thought as to what my problems are with the left side of the mouth.  She feels that my natural bite may have been thrown off by the placement of the new crown and that my mouth muscles are compensating and getting really sore - that makes total sense, so I'll call Dr. Chew and see if he can check it out and maybe file it down or re-position the crown.

That is a very good guess.  Sometimes it takes a few visits to get the sizing right, and more comfortable.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Cillaliz on November 07, 2009, 03:54:43 PM
I've been listening to the soundtrack to Midnight in ghe Garden of Good and Evil, all Johnny Mercer songs.  I love Skylark and Autumn Leaves
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2009, 03:55:39 PM
Poor Keith, how does he see with just one eye?
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Cillaliz on November 07, 2009, 03:59:25 PM
Get well vibes to DR Elmore~~~~~~
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Cillaliz on November 07, 2009, 04:00:06 PM
DR Jane, I keep thinking....did Yogi have a visa? I think I've been working too much
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Cillaliz on November 07, 2009, 04:01:17 PM
I spent all day working in the yard and taking breaks to run errands.   I went to see what was at the auction early this morning and didn't see one thing I really needed or really wanted so I didn't go when the auction was on.  I decided it was the best way to save $$.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Cillaliz on November 07, 2009, 04:01:48 PM
I am tired but got a lot done and it was a beautiful day to be outside
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Cillaliz on November 07, 2009, 04:02:21 PM
OK, off to Petco before it closes. 
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: DAW on November 07, 2009, 04:04:06 PM
Off to the grocery store to get treats for the choir for tomorrow morning.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on November 07, 2009, 04:12:06 PM
Back from a lovelier than lovely luncheon with dear reader Jeannie.  The food was fine, the conversation sparkled, and she had a really good thought as to what my problems are with the left side of the mouth.  She feels that my natural bite may have been thrown off by the placement of the new crown and that my mouth muscles are compensating and getting really sore - that makes total sense, so I'll call Dr. Chew and see if he can check it out and maybe file it down or re-position the crown.

That is a very good guess.  Sometimes it takes a few visits to get the sizing right, and more comfortable.

Or it could have been those Big Hunks. ;)

bk - Are you taking anything right now to relieve the pain? Tylenol, Advil, etc.? I guess as long as it just "aches" and doesn't "sting", you should be OK for now. Can you tell if you have any redness or swelling?
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on November 07, 2009, 04:14:30 PM
I don't really think there are serious prospects for Adriana right now - I take all of this with a grain of salt.  The producer has worked a lot in TV, that's all I really know.  But it's good to pass on these excellent suggestions.

I wonder if any of Disney's or Nickelodeon's current batch of "tween stars" would work?
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2009, 04:19:18 PM
I could kick myself that I didn't decide to go to Rome one day earlier.  I could have easily left on Wednesday instead of Thursday, since Wednesday is a holiday.  It never occured to me that the Vatican would be closed all day on Sunday (It is a church!), and that they would be closed a half day on Saturday.  So, I have now purchased a 10:30 a.m. Saturday ticket for a two hour Vatican / Sistine Chapel tour.

Anything else I get to see will be gravy, I guess.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on November 07, 2009, 04:22:01 PM
DR Jane, I keep thinking....did Yogi have a visa? I think I've been working too much

LOL.  You aren't working too much.  He needed a passport as did Kitty when she came. 
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2009, 04:23:20 PM
Back from a lovelier than lovely luncheon with dear reader Jeannie.  The food was fine, the conversation sparkled, and she had a really good thought as to what my problems are with the left side of the mouth.  She feels that my natural bite may have been thrown off by the placement of the new crown and that my mouth muscles are compensating and getting really sore - that makes total sense, so I'll call Dr. Chew and see if he can check it out and maybe file it down or re-position the crown.

That is a very good guess.  Sometimes it takes a few visits to get the sizing right, and more comfortable.

Or it could have been those Big Hunks. ;)

bk - Are you taking anything right now to relieve the pain? Tylenol, Advil, etc.? I guess as long as it just "aches" and doesn't "sting", you should be OK for now. Can you tell if you have any redness or swelling?

My money is on the Big Hunks.  I just had a crown put in last Tuesday, and my dentist told me to avoid anything really chewy for, at least, a couple of weeks.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on November 07, 2009, 04:23:33 PM
I could kick myself that I didn't decide to go to Rome one day earlier.  I could have easily left on Wednesday instead of Thursday, since Wednesday is a holiday.  It never occured to me that the Vatican would be closed all day on Sunday (It is a church!), and that they would be closed a half day on Saturday.  So, I have now purchased a 10:30 a.m. Saturday ticket for a two hour Vatican / Sistine Chapel tour.

Anything else I get to see will be gravy, I guess.

I'm sure there is plenty to see in Rome, plus you can relax some while you adjust to the time change.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on November 07, 2009, 04:24:38 PM
I could kick myself that I didn't decide to go to Rome one day earlier.  I could have easily left on Wednesday instead of Thursday, since Wednesday is a holiday.  It never occured to me that the Vatican would be closed all day on Sunday (It is a church!), and that they would be closed a half day on Saturday.  So, I have now purchased a 10:30 a.m. Saturday ticket for a two hour Vatican / Sistine Chapel tour.

Anything else I get to see will be gravy, I guess.

If you are a "registered" Catholic and contact your diocesan office, they can sometimes arrange special tours for you.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jennifer on November 07, 2009, 04:24:52 PM
My poor niece is not feeling well after her thursday flu shot.

She had a fever yesterday and was totally out of it. And now in the middle of the night she woke up with a bloody nose which she got everywhere. And now she has a fever again (close to 103F). But at least the meds are bringing it down.

I know it is a common symptom in kids to get this reaction after the H1N1 shot. IT just sucks. My poor sis is losing her mind because she is so tired.

Poor Megan, & your sister.  Are you going over to help? What meds did they give her?  I really hadn't read about the reactions to the shot.  I thought only the live virus would cause this kind of severe reactions.  Reminds me of the 2 times I had the old, live virus, flu shots as a kid.  Both times I got the flu after recovering from my reaction.

VIBES YOUR  NIECE FEELS BETTER & STAYS THAT WAY!!!

yes i went over there. My sis is very stressed out. i wouldn't call this a severe reaction. But she still had fever today (although it went down each time she got meds). She also threw up.

I think they are giving her tempra (that is what kids get when they have a fever).
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2009, 04:27:36 PM
I could kick myself that I didn't decide to go to Rome one day earlier.  I could have easily left on Wednesday instead of Thursday, since Wednesday is a holiday.  It never occured to me that the Vatican would be closed all day on Sunday (It is a church!), and that they would be closed a half day on Saturday.  So, I have now purchased a 10:30 a.m. Saturday ticket for a two hour Vatican / Sistine Chapel tour.

Anything else I get to see will be gravy, I guess.

I'm sure there is plenty to see in Rome, plus you can relax some while you adjust to the time change.


Well, if I can't play Jean Peters and throw three coins the fountain, then I don't want to go!
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on November 07, 2009, 04:27:54 PM
My money is on the Big Hunks.  I just had a crown put in last Tuesday, and my dentist told me to avoid anything really chewy for, at least, a couple of weeks.

Yeah... I'm wondering if some sugar could have worked it's way under/into the crown.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jennifer on November 07, 2009, 04:27:57 PM
Who is Ashley Richards?

I think he meant Ashley Rickards.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2413197/
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2009, 04:29:34 PM
My poor niece is not feeling well after her thursday flu shot.

She had a fever yesterday and was totally out of it. And now in the middle of the night she woke up with a bloody nose which she got everywhere. And now she has a fever again (close to 103F). But at least the meds are bringing it down.

I know it is a common symptom in kids to get this reaction after the H1N1 shot. IT just sucks. My poor sis is losing her mind because she is so tired.

Poor Megan, & your sister.  Are you going over to help? What meds did they give her?  I really hadn't read about the reactions to the shot.  I thought only the live virus would cause this kind of severe reactions.  Reminds me of the 2 times I had the old, live virus, flu shots as a kid.  Both times I got the flu after recovering from my reaction.

VIBES YOUR  NIECE FEELS BETTER & STAYS THAT WAY!!!

yes i went over there. My sis is very stressed out. i wouldn't call this a severe reaction. But she still had fever today (although it went down each time she got meds). She also threw up.

I think they are giving her tempra (that is what kids get when they have a fever).


 ???  Oh, Acetaminophen.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jennifer on November 07, 2009, 04:33:18 PM
re: adriana casting

I was thinking about young actresses currently on tv shows.

There is a new girl on DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES who is Carlos' niece ana Her name is maiara Walsh. I think she is around 20. But she is playing a 16 year old. She is a vixen.

Also big right now is canadian (she used to be on a show called degrassi) Nina Dobrev. She is currently the star of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES and is playing a 17ish year old (she is also around 20).

On HEROES we have hayden Panettiere.

I was also thinking there are a bunch of girls on 90210 that are in the right age group: Shenae grimes (annie), analynne mccord (naomi)(she has also been on nip/tuck), jessica lowndes (who plays adrianna).
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on November 07, 2009, 04:41:10 PM
My poor niece is not feeling well after her thursday flu shot.

She had a fever yesterday and was totally out of it. And now in the middle of the night she woke up with a bloody nose which she got everywhere. And now she has a fever again (close to 103F). But at least the meds are bringing it down.

I know it is a common symptom in kids to get this reaction after the H1N1 shot. IT just sucks. My poor sis is losing her mind because she is so tired.

Poor Megan, & your sister.  Are you going over to help? What meds did they give her?  I really hadn't read about the reactions to the shot.  I thought only the live virus would cause this kind of severe reactions.  Reminds me of the 2 times I had the old, live virus, flu shots as a kid.  Both times I got the flu after recovering from my reaction.

VIBES YOUR  NIECE FEELS BETTER & STAYS THAT WAY!!!

yes i went over there. My sis is very stressed out. i wouldn't call this a severe reaction. But she still had fever today (although it went down each time she got meds). She also threw up.

I think they are giving her tempra (that is what kids get when they have a fever).

I can imagine your sister is upset.  And the poor thing threw up too :(
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on November 07, 2009, 04:42:21 PM
Hmmmm.... When I think of Adriana Hofstetter, "vixen" and "TV soap slutty" are NOT the first things that come to my mind.  -Yes, they may draw in viewers, but...

How about Camryn Grimes who portrayed (and sometimes still does) "Cassie" on "The Young & The Restless"?

(http://soapoperadigest.com/InWeekly/CamrynGrimes2004L.jpg)
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on November 07, 2009, 04:42:31 PM
Who is Ashley Richards?

I think he meant Ashley Rickards.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2413197/

Thanks.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on November 07, 2009, 04:45:04 PM
Hmmmm.... When I think of Adriana Hofstetter, "vixen" and "TV soap slutty" are NOT the first things that come to my mind.  -Yes, they may draw in viewers, but...

How about Camryn Grimes who portrayed (and sometimes still does) "Cassie" on "The Young & The Restless"?

(http://soapoperadigest.com/InWeekly/CamrynGrimes2004L.jpg)

LOL, if they can act a change in type casting would be a good thing. ;)
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on November 07, 2009, 04:48:19 PM
Camryn Grimes is also a Daytime Emmy winner, and she's had some featured guest roles on "ER" and "Medium".
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: DAW on November 07, 2009, 04:49:12 PM
If you are a "registered" Catholic and contact your diocesan office, they can sometimes arrange special tours for you.

Not necessarily. (http://www.queerty.com/the-vatican-would-love-for-you-to-stop-by-unless-youre-a-homo-20091102/)     :(
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on November 07, 2009, 04:49:55 PM
LOL, if they can act a change in type casting would be a good thing. ;)

Well.. I don't think "Can she act?" was the first requirement for the new "90210" auditions.  ;D
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: François on November 07, 2009, 04:50:07 PM
Brent Barrett has arrived and we'll be spending the whole week together in Paris!

NO! I don't mean I got the cd!
I am talking about the REAL Brent.

Who needs a Xmas cd when one can get Santa himself?!  :D

(I know you're all singing the Green With Envy Blues!)  8) ;D
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: DAW on November 07, 2009, 04:50:21 PM
My money is on the Big Hunks. 

Are you sure it's only your money??        ;)
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: DAW on November 07, 2009, 04:51:07 PM
Congratulations, DR François!!!!!       ;D
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: François on November 07, 2009, 04:51:55 PM
If you are a "registered" Catholic and contact your diocesan office, they can sometimes arrange special tours for you.

Not necessarily. (http://www.queerty.com/the-vatican-would-love-for-you-to-stop-by-unless-youre-a-homo-20091102/)     :(

A Homo ... Sapiens, yes!!
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on November 07, 2009, 04:52:09 PM
If you are a "registered" Catholic and contact your diocesan office, they can sometimes arrange special tours for you.

Not necessarily. (http://www.queerty.com/the-vatican-would-love-for-you-to-stop-by-unless-youre-a-homo-20091102/)     :(

Oh... There is that "in good standing" thingy.  -However, a friend of mine - who is gay - went to Italy a few weeks ago to celebrate his 40th birthday, and he and his friends - four gay guys and a lesbian (not DR JMK) -  were given an almost-all-access tour of the Vatican.  ???  I'll check to see who he made the arrangements through.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2009, 04:52:47 PM
I could kick myself that I didn't decide to go to Rome one day earlier.  I could have easily left on Wednesday instead of Thursday, since Wednesday is a holiday.  It never occured to me that the Vatican would be closed all day on Sunday (It is a church!), and that they would be closed a half day on Saturday.  So, I have now purchased a 10:30 a.m. Saturday ticket for a two hour Vatican / Sistine Chapel tour.

Anything else I get to see will be gravy, I guess.

If you are a "registered" Catholic and contact your diocesan office, they can sometimes arrange special tours for you.

I am not even an unregistered Catholic.  I am a Methodist.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: François on November 07, 2009, 04:53:22 PM
Congratulations, DR François!!!!!       ;D

Thank you; I knew you'd appreciate ... even though the one who needs "wishes" is Brent!  :D
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2009, 04:55:54 PM
If you are a "registered" Catholic and contact your diocesan office, they can sometimes arrange special tours for you.

Not necessarily. (http://www.queerty.com/the-vatican-would-love-for-you-to-stop-by-unless-youre-a-homo-20091102/)     :(


Well, if they actually followed those rules, half of the Cardinals wouldn't be allowed into the Vatican.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Cillaliz on November 07, 2009, 04:57:08 PM
DR Jane, I keep thinking....did Yogi have a visa? I think I've been working too much

LOL.  You aren't working too much.  He needed a passport as did Kitty when she came. 
A passport?  So he has a Romanian passport with his photo and a visa in it?
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on November 07, 2009, 04:57:12 PM
Fascinating, and cute, article on the intelligence of Dolphins:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2003/jul/03/research.science/print
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Edisaurus on November 07, 2009, 04:57:37 PM
Good morning, all! I'm checking in to let you know I am not dead and to disappoint my critics. I do not feel terrible, but my head is clogged up, and I am so hoarse I cannot speak a sentence.

I think my favorite Johnny Mercer lyrci may be "My Shining Hour."



Margaret Whiting has a very poignant story about singing this to the soldiers before they went off to war. But alas, she is old and some people are of the opinion that viewers don't like to look at old people.

Pot...this is kettle...
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on November 07, 2009, 04:59:29 PM

Pot...this is kettle...


::) :D ;D :D ;D ;D :D ::)
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on November 07, 2009, 05:00:40 PM
DR Jane, I keep thinking....did Yogi have a visa? I think I've been working too much

LOL.  You aren't working too much.  He needed a passport as did Kitty when she came. 
A passport?  So he has a Romanian passport with his photo and a visa in it?

Not sure about the photo part.  Before a pet travels between countries, at least the U.S.A. they need to be checked by a vet and forms filled out in order to receive the passport.  Then there is a a very limited time the passport is good for once the vet signs off.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Edisaurus on November 07, 2009, 05:00:48 PM
I actually kind of liked SWING VOTE.  Not a great film by any measure, but good performances and one which didn't answer the ultimate question at the end, which I really liked.
this one I've got to ageee with him.


James?
I actually kind of liked SWING VOTE.  Not a great film by any measure, but good performances and one which didn't answer the ultimate question at the end, which I really liked.
this one I've got to ageee with him.


James?

BK.

Once again my scintillating humor deflates like a Heine balloon.  ;)

I laughed. And laughed some more.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on November 07, 2009, 05:02:01 PM
Good morning, all! I'm checking in to let you know I am not dead and to disappoint my critics. I do not feel terrible, but my head is clogged up, and I am so hoarse I cannot speak a sentence.

I think my favorite Johnny Mercer lyrci may be "My Shining Hour."



Margaret Whiting has a very poignant story about singing this to the soldiers before they went off to war. But alas, she is old and some people are of the opinion that viewers don't like to look at old people.

Pot...this is kettle...

A great singer with a great story to share, such a shame it wasn't included.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: François on November 07, 2009, 05:02:08 PM
Good morning, all! I'm checking in to let you know I am not dead and to disappoint my critics. I do not feel terrible, but my head is clogged up, and I am so hoarse I cannot speak a sentence.

I think my favorite Johnny Mercer lyrci may be "My Shining Hour."




Margaret Whiting has a very poignant story about singing this to the soldiers before they went off to war. But alas, she is old and some people are of the opinion that viewers don't like to look at old people.

Pot...this is kettle...

Miss Whiting!

My favourite interpreter of Mercer songs!
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Edisaurus on November 07, 2009, 05:02:19 PM
Incidentally, MOSTLY MERCER is where I heard Nancy LaMott for the first time.  :)

And from td is where I heard her for the first time!
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Edisaurus on November 07, 2009, 05:04:58 PM
I've been listening to the soundtrack to Midnight in ghe Garden of Good and Evil, all Johnny Mercer songs.  I love Skylark and Autumn Leaves

And do you like Ac-cent-tcu-ate The Positive?  :-)
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: François on November 07, 2009, 05:06:14 PM
Good morning, all! I'm checking in to let you know I am not dead and to disappoint my critics. I do not feel terrible, but my head is clogged up, and I am so hoarse I cannot speak a sentence.

I think my favorite Johnny Mercer lyrci may be "My Shining Hour."



Margaret Whiting has a very poignant story about singing this to the soldiers before they went off to war. But alas, she is old and some people are of the opinion that viewers don't like to look at old people.

Pot...this is kettle...


The World Belongs To The Young????  (Coco!)

This is so sad!

Anyway; some will never get to be as old as Maggie!
So, there is justice, i guess!
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: td on November 07, 2009, 05:06:18 PM
Incidentally, MOSTLY MERCER is where I heard Nancy LaMott for the first time.  :)

And from td is where I heard her for the first time!

I'd forgotten that!
Love my Nancy LaMott, and insist on sharing her whenever possible.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: td on November 07, 2009, 05:07:01 PM
I will say that Margaret Whiting looked and sounded better in the Mercer documentary than she did in the Jack Wrangler documentary.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Edisaurus on November 07, 2009, 05:08:20 PM
DR Jane, I keep thinking....did Yogi have a visa? I think I've been working too much

I imagine Yogi wouldn't get approved and would have to use cash.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Cillaliz on November 07, 2009, 05:10:05 PM
I've been listening to the soundtrack to Midnight in ghe Garden of Good and Evil, all Johnny Mercer songs.  I love Skylark and Autumn Leaves

And do you like Ac-cent-tcu-ate The Positive?  :-)

Yes, but we had a very annoying guidance counselor in junior high school who used to say (not sing) that all the time, so I think of her when I hear it and it sort of ruins the song for me, .lol
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Edisaurus on November 07, 2009, 05:10:08 PM
That interview was done @ 3 years ago by the original producer. Ah, if only...

Greg recorded the sound---they did the interview in her apartment and he got to meet Jack, too. She is a sweet lady.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: François on November 07, 2009, 05:10:26 PM
I will say that Margaret Whiting looked and sounded better in the Mercer documentary than she did in the Jack Wrangler documentary.

You mean to say that Jack Wrangler has been documented?  :o

Wow! We don't hear things like that here!  ;)

Did she sing one of his songs?  ::)
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: DAW on November 07, 2009, 05:10:45 PM
If any DR sees the new A Christmas Carol, please let us know what you think.  I liked The Polar Express, so will probably check out the new movie once it is released on video.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: DAW on November 07, 2009, 05:11:19 PM
You mean to say that Jack Wrangler has been documented?  :o

Every nook and cranny!
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Edisaurus on November 07, 2009, 05:11:31 PM
The singer on the soundtrack ruins it for me...runs in the family, I guess. J.M is the definitive version.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: François on November 07, 2009, 05:14:21 PM

Look at the "old" girl now?


THE best, I tell you!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltVuJAIA1f8&feature=related


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gub1crGmeDA
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: François on November 07, 2009, 05:15:09 PM
You mean to say that Jack Wrangler has been documented?  :o

Every nook and cranny!

And crook and nanny too?!  :o
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Cillaliz on November 07, 2009, 05:16:02 PM
The singer on the soundtrack ruins it for me...runs in the family, I guess. J.M is the definitive version.

LOL, I usually skip the song and had to go back to see who sang it.   I love k.d. lang singing Skylark
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: François on November 07, 2009, 05:18:51 PM
The singer on the soundtrack ruins it for me...runs in the family, I guess. J.M is the definitive version.

LOL, I usually skip the song and had to go back to see who sang it.   I love k.d. lang singing Skylark

Aaaah .... k.d. lang. Another wonderful voice and talent!
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on November 07, 2009, 05:21:36 PM
As for the Topic of the Day....

"When October Goes" - Be sure to check out Kevin Mahogany's version (too).
"This Time The Dream's On Me"
"I Remember You"
"The Waiter and the Porter and the Upstairs Maid"
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on November 07, 2009, 05:23:51 PM
Thanks for the links DR François.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: François on November 07, 2009, 05:27:49 PM
Thanks for the links DR François.

Il n'y a pas de quoi!
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: DAW on November 07, 2009, 05:35:49 PM
Thanks for the links DR François.

DITTO!!!!    :)
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: François on November 07, 2009, 05:36:26 PM


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Reiqwbo4b7Q
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jeanne on November 07, 2009, 05:37:20 PM
Hello, everyone.

Yes, BK and I had a yummilicious lunch at Hamburger Hamlet. The food was VERY good. We split an order of his beloved nachos, in addition to our entrees. (WHAT?? He didn't mention the FOOD??) He'd complained earlier that the side of his mouth was so sore that he could hardly talk or eat. I was pleased to see that he had no trouble with either.  ;)
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: François on November 07, 2009, 05:37:37 PM
Thanks for the links DR François.

DITTO!!!!    :)

Bis repetita placent!
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: François on November 07, 2009, 05:38:52 PM

Yes, BK and I had a yummilicious lunch at Hamburger Hamlet.

This could be a Johnny Mercer lyric!  :)
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Kerry on November 07, 2009, 05:39:07 PM
Hello, everyone.

Yes, BK and I had a yummilicious lunch at Hamburger Hamlet. The food was VERY good. We split an order of his beloved nachos, in addition to our entrees. (WHAT?? He didn't mention the FOOD??) He'd complained earlier that the side of his mouth was so sore that he could hardly talk or eat. I was pleased to see that he had no trouble with either.  ;)

LOL!
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Kerry on November 07, 2009, 05:39:25 PM
Hugs to Jeanne!
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jeanne on November 07, 2009, 05:39:37 PM
I send belated vibes of GOOD HEALTH to all those suffering with colds and flu or other ailments.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jeanne on November 07, 2009, 05:40:41 PM

Yes, BK and I had a yummilicious lunch at Hamburger Hamlet.

This could be a Johnny Mercer lyric!  :)
;D


Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jeanne on November 07, 2009, 05:42:16 PM
Hugs to Jeanne!

Thank you, my dear Kerry. Hugs back!
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Ginny on November 07, 2009, 05:43:32 PM
Hello, DR Jeanne - nice to see you here!  Sounds like you and BK had a great lunch today.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Ginny on November 07, 2009, 05:45:35 PM
Watching the University of Cincinnati football game (against UConn).  ABC is showing off Cincinnati nicely and Brent Mussberger had some very nice things to say about Nippert Stadium.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jeanne on November 07, 2009, 05:46:01 PM
Congrats to Amy on her Johnny Mercer documentary. I am sans TV, but will look for a copy from Netflix.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jeanne on November 07, 2009, 05:48:31 PM
 
Hello, DR Jeanne - nice to see you here!  Sounds like you and BK had a great lunch today.

Thank you, Ginny. Yes, he even let me get a few words in edgewise.  Oh, that must have been when his mouth was hurting.  :D
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jeanne on November 07, 2009, 05:49:52 PM
Seriously, we had a very nice conversation.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jeanne on November 07, 2009, 05:51:05 PM
And lots of very good food.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on November 07, 2009, 06:00:52 PM


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Reiqwbo4b7Q

This wants to open, instead it just flashes on and off-ouch.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jeanne on November 07, 2009, 06:01:07 PM
Off to watch a DVD on my still-full stomach.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: DAW on November 07, 2009, 06:02:43 PM
Off to watch a DVD on my still-full stomach.

Try putting your television on a table or stand instead.          ;)
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jeanne on November 07, 2009, 06:04:00 PM
TTFN. Stay well!
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: bk on November 07, 2009, 06:04:08 PM
Back from a lovelier than lovely luncheon with dear reader Jeannie.  The food was fine, the conversation sparkled, and she had a really good thought as to what my problems are with the left side of the mouth.  She feels that my natural bite may have been thrown off by the placement of the new crown and that my mouth muscles are compensating and getting really sore - that makes total sense, so I'll call Dr. Chew and see if he can check it out and maybe file it down or re-position the crown.

That is a very good guess.  Sometimes it takes a few visits to get the sizing right, and more comfortable.

Or it could have been those Big Hunks. ;)

bk - Are you taking anything right now to relieve the pain? Tylenol, Advil, etc.? I guess as long as it just "aches" and doesn't "sting", you should be OK for now. Can you tell if you have any redness or swelling?

It's just kind of a dull ache - sometimes it doesn't even bother me, but sometimes it gives me a headache, especially if I'm trying to wrap my mouth around a sandwich at Jerry's.  There's no real stinging pain.  No redness, no swelling.  I didn't do the bite-size Big Hunks for at least four weeks after the crown was put in, and even then I chewed them on the other side of my mouth.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: JMK on November 07, 2009, 06:06:00 PM
There was a very cute little crime book called EVERY LITTLE CROOK AND NANNY which my Aunt Betty gave to me as a kid.  I think it might have been made into a movie, and for some reason I'm thinking Richard Castellano was in it.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: bk on November 07, 2009, 06:06:45 PM
We did have to leave a key component off the nachos, the beef, as Jeannie didn't want the beef - but that effectively cut the fat grams and calories in half, so I was jiggy with it and I was also down with it.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jrand74 on November 07, 2009, 06:08:03 PM
DR JEANNE!!
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Ginny on November 07, 2009, 06:08:23 PM
BK - could your mouth pain be TMJ?  Worth considering...
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jrand74 on November 07, 2009, 06:08:42 PM
Feel better vibes for sister and niece of DR JENNIFER.

And for DR ELMORE.  And of course for MR BK and his bicuspids.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jrand74 on November 07, 2009, 06:10:20 PM
DR JANE - Yogi is dolly!  What a cute doggie!

And of course Miss Margaret Whiting sang for Ms Susan Hayward in the film of VALLEY OF THE DOLLS, but she couldn't be used on the soundtrack LP because of contractual obligations, so the soundtrack features Ms Eileen Wilson singing "I'll Plant My Own Tree" - a song NOT written by Johnny Mercer.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jrand74 on November 07, 2009, 06:11:36 PM
I watched NICHOLAS & ALEXANDRA last night and enjoyed it.  I thought Janet Suzman was very good....Michael Jayston had a couple of weird moments when he was really really ACTING UP A STORM.....and I don't think I have to see it again, but I enjoyed it.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jrand74 on November 07, 2009, 06:12:09 PM
The Figure Skating Finals were supposed to be on Universal Sports tonight, but a Fox Midwest FOOTBALL game is being broadcast instead.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: DAW on November 07, 2009, 06:15:51 PM
Jeannie didn't want the beef

I'm surprised she didn't ask them to substitute tuna salad.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: François on November 07, 2009, 06:20:19 PM


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Reiqwbo4b7Q

This wants to open, instead it just flashes on and off-ouch.

It works fine on this side of the ocean! It does!
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jrand74 on November 07, 2009, 06:20:59 PM
Click here for the NHK Grand Prix skating results.  Do NOT click if you don't want to know.

http://www.cbc.ca/sports/figureskating/story/2009/11/05/spf-figureskatingresults-japan.html
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on November 07, 2009, 06:34:00 PM


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Reiqwbo4b7Q

This wants to open, instead it just flashes on and off-ouch.

It works fine on this side of the ocean! It does!


It is still flashing for me.  Thank goodness I'm not prone to seizures or it would give me one.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on November 07, 2009, 06:34:53 PM
Click here for the NHK Grand Prix skating results.  Do NOT click if you don't want to know.

http://www.cbc.ca/sports/figureskating/story/2009/11/05/spf-figureskatingresults-japan.html

I obviously have not been following ice skating lately, I don't know who these people are.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on November 07, 2009, 06:36:12 PM
DR JANE - Yogi is dolly!  What a cute doggie!


Thank you.  I'm not sure he would want to be called a dolly ;)
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jrand74 on November 07, 2009, 06:38:23 PM
LOL.....it's been a LONG time since I have had a boy doggie.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2009, 06:51:27 PM
You mean to say that Jack Wrangler has been documented?  :o

Every nook and cranny!


Or

Every crook and granny!
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: elmore3003 on November 07, 2009, 07:06:25 PM
After I finished up Season 4 of IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA, I watched a 1934 Joan Crawford film, SADIE MCKEE, which I liked very much. I primarily wanted to see it to hear and see Earl Oxford, who played the juvenile lead in Life begins At 8:40, which opened in October 1934. He has a very small role, playing the singer who replaced Gene Raymond in Dolly's stage act, but he does sing a refrain of "All I Do Is Dream Of you."

And now, to bed.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2009, 07:06:48 PM




G'night!
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jane on November 07, 2009, 07:13:22 PM
'night
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 07, 2009, 07:24:47 PM
G'night.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Matt H. on November 07, 2009, 07:26:28 PM
Had some interesting viewing this evening.

I began with TWO GIRLS AND A GUY. It has a great premise, but oh, boy, did it go off the rails for me about halfway through, and it only got worse as it continued. I didn't believe the things that were happening for one minute once things went south.

The Blu-ray is only slightly above average though the film was made in less than two weeks and for very little money. It did offer the R-rated and NC-17 rated versions on the same disc. THE NC-17 version is a little over a minute longer, most certainly due to added seconds in the lengthy sex scene between Robert Downey Jr. and Heather Graham (who is the best thing in the movie).
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Matt H. on November 07, 2009, 07:32:16 PM
There was a commentary (dull) and a 20+ minute conversation with the writer-director James Toback talking about the movie's production which was more interesting than the commentary with him, Downey, and Natasha Wagner (Natalie Wood's daughter). There was also a trailer.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Matt H. on November 07, 2009, 07:33:10 PM
Then I watched three more programs from the DVR. I skimmed through Friday's AS THE WORLD TURNS. There was nothing of interest, and the boys didn't show up in the previews either.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: bk on November 07, 2009, 07:33:25 PM
What is TMJ?  Too Much Jerky?  Too Many JuJuBees?  Three More Jews?  The Manly Jester?
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Matt H. on November 07, 2009, 07:37:16 PM
Then I watched Friday night's UGLY BETTY. Oh, Betty, please! You can't have your cake and eat it too! You can't be an editor AND long for your old job as Daniel's assistant.

I found the scene where Amanda gathered together a group of guys for Betty to take as a date to a charity funtion very insulting. First, she judged those guys on their looks alone and not on any attributes they might have (which is what she's been dealing with for four seasons. And the biker guy looked kind of hunky to my eyes.) And seconly, it was JUST an escort. No one was asking her to spend the rest of her life with any of these guys.

I did like the surprise with Nico, but I can't believe Willi hasn't seen through her yet. Wake up! She was already duped and lost her fortune. Are the writers seriously going to have her fleeced again?
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Matt H. on November 07, 2009, 07:38:35 PM
I finished my evening viewing with Friday night's WHITE COLLAR. I did enjoy this episode much more than last week's. Had some decent mystery and surprise to it, and a lovely dog subplot for DR Jane.  :)
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Ginny on November 07, 2009, 07:39:24 PM
What is TMJ?  Too Much Jerky?  Too Many JuJuBees?  Three More Jews?  The Manly Jester?

TemporoMandibular Joint disorder (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tmj-disorders/DS00355) can be aggravated by too much jerky and too many JuJuBees.  Clenching your jaws and grinding your teeth don't help either.  My dentist made me a guard to wear over my upper teeth to help me keep my jaw relaxed when I sleep.


Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Matt H. on November 07, 2009, 07:53:10 PM
I'm going to head downstairs now and go to bed.

Good night!
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Jrand74 on November 07, 2009, 08:34:49 PM
And it is bed for me as well, work tomorrow.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: DERBRUCER on November 07, 2009, 08:40:20 PM
But alas, she is old and some people are of the opinion that viewers don't like to look at old people.

I guess that explains why "The Golden Girls" was such a flop :-X

der Brucer
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Cillaliz on November 07, 2009, 08:43:46 PM
Tonight I watched Cats 101 on Animal Planet. I couldn't find anything else I wanted to watch.. We did discover that mom and dad's Phoebe is a Bombay.  No doubt about that one.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Cillaliz on November 07, 2009, 08:47:36 PM
Today is DN Adam's birthday...well it's almost over.  We had a nice conversation.

On the other side of the family, DN David had to go to the hospital for the second time in three nights.  They think he has kidney stones.  He's on blood thinners for life because of his mechanical heart valve. As a result he was having a lot of blood in his urine and a lot of pain.  They've gotten the bleeding to stop and he's had some heavy duty pain meds.   Hopefully this will pass, and he'll recover quickly.  it's been a helluva year for that poor kid.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Cillaliz on November 07, 2009, 08:51:26 PM
Meanwhile, I was starting to stress a bit because I spent the whole day doing yard work and not working at all on my brief that's due Wednesday....then I stopped and realized it's not due Wednesday....it's due a week from Wednesday.  What a relief.  Tomorrow is going to be a much better day now
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: Edisaurus on November 07, 2009, 08:59:31 PM
What is TMJ?  Too Much Jerky?  Too Many JuJuBees?  Three More Jews?  The Manly Jester?

TemporoMandibular Joint disorder (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tmj-disorders/DS00355) can be aggravated by too much jerky and too many JuJuBees.  Clenching your jaws and grinding your teeth don't help either.  My dentist made me a guard to wear over my upper teeth to help me keep my jaw relaxed when I sleep.




I got one of those at the drugstore and thought I'd see if I can handle sleeping with one before paying bigger bucks for the one from the dentist. Was it hard to get used to?
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on November 07, 2009, 09:16:05 PM
What is TMJ?  Too Much Jerky?  Too Many JuJuBees?  Three More Jews?  The Manly Jester?

TemporoMandibular Joint disorder (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tmj-disorders/DS00355) can be aggravated by too much jerky and too many JuJuBees.  Clenching your jaws and grinding your teeth don't help either.  My dentist made me a guard to wear over my upper teeth to help me keep my jaw relaxed when I sleep.




TMJ can also be triggered by stressful situations such as working on a long musical with a set of collaborators that don't really collaborate.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on November 07, 2009, 09:31:31 PM
But alas, she is old and some people are of the opinion that viewers don't like to look at old people.

I guess that explains why "The Golden Girls" was such a flop :-X

der Brucer

And speaking of "The Golden Girls":

The Golden Girls: How One TV Show Turned A Generation Of American Boys Into Homosexuals (http://christwire.org/2009/10/the-golden-girls-how-one-tv-show-turned-a-generation-of-american-boys-into-homosexuals/)

;D

*Btw, that site, ChristWire.org, is quite, well, savvy. ;)
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on November 07, 2009, 09:55:36 PM
Well... It's that time of night again...

Goodnight.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: bk on November 07, 2009, 10:10:09 PM
I'm finished with my viewing for the evening, save for watching more of the original Taking of Pelham 123 before I go to sleep.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: bk on November 07, 2009, 11:19:57 PM
It's deader than a dead herring in the moonlight around these here parts.
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: DAW on November 07, 2009, 11:35:24 PM
TMJ can also be triggered by stressful situations such as working on a long musical with a set of collaborators that don't really collaborate.

;D  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: THE SORT OF INTERESTING DAY
Post by: DAW on November 07, 2009, 11:36:20 PM
It's deader than a dead herring in the moonlight around these here parts.

Page 9 for a Saturday isn't too shabby!