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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were pretty ficken fokken good, and now it is time for you to post until the focked up cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: SMALTO!
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And a very happy haineshisway.com birthday to the endlessly errant and truant no longer a dear reader Jason.
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Welcome eight GUESTS. Why don't you get off your ficken butt cheeks and make a fokken post?
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It didn't take long for the new song to make it to the innernet. Here's a pretty clean recording from the event:
http://snipurl.com/newmercer
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I'm up with a tummy ache. I think I celebrated a little too much.
Besides Ken Barnes, one of the people I hung with for the last two days was the head of Sinatra Enterprises. He was super nice and fun to talk to. I didn't get a chance to meet him when he was in Atlanta, but he was there to work on a Sinatra piece that Twyla Tharpe choreographed. It got good reviews in Atlanta and now it looks like it may open on Broadway in February. He said he'd give me tickets if I went up for it, so...
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Thanks for the link to the NPR story---I've passed it on to the interested parties!
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Thank you for the message about saving audio programs, DR Ben. I hope to figure that out when I'm a little more cognizant!
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Hi, George!
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Hi, Edi! I'm listening to the BBC Radio 2 program, Friday Night Is Mercer Night (http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00ns19h)!
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Time for bed (finally).
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But before I go...
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A Very Happy Birthday to (former) DR Jason!! ;D
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WARNING! BORING POSTCARD!
Welcome to Levitra!
The first news of the day is day I was incorrect in my e-mail postcard yesterday. I know, I know; it had to happen sometime! I thought we arrived in Genoa this morning, because of all the tour junk they had left on my bed yesterday morning. I forgot that the deadline for signing up for cruises is always the day before you get to the city. So, when I got back to my room after dinner, I picked up the daily newspaper off of my bed and without my cheaters on I thought it said that today we would be in Levitra. Well, of course that would be a rather silly name for a city on Italy. Once I got my cheaters out of the case I realized that we would actually be arriving in Livorno, Italy. And that is where we rather loudly docked at 7:00 this morning.
I did not get up to watch us arrive in Livorno. In fact, I just got out of bed after sleeping (or staying in bed) for thirteen hours. I went back to my room right after dinner, read for a little while, and then decided that I wasn’t feeling very well. So, I turned out the light and fell asleep until about 2:00 a.m. when I woke up with terrible stomach craps. After spending far too long in and out of the miniature bathroom for several hours, I finally fell asleep again at around seven. At eight the alarm went off but I quickly fell back to sleep. Finally at 11:00 I dragged my aching body out of bed, into the shower, into some clothes, and upstairs to send this little postcard.
It appears to be another beautiful day in November. The sun is shining, and there is no fog. I think I will have some soup and some juice and then probably go back to bed. If I have to feel sick and stay in my cabin onboard ship, I at least have a very nice one to be cooped up. The bed is wonderful. I have a queen size bed with lots of pillows, and a heavenly comforter to cuddle under. It can of course become two twin beds, but so far, it has stayed together quite well.
After several days, I can now say that I really like this ship. The other day when we were in port, one of Costa Cruise Lines mega-ships berthed next to us. Looking at fourteen or fifteen deck monster, it was an impressive site, but I realized that our ship, in comparison looked more like a sleek yacht, rather than a mega-ship. Actually, I don’t know of many yachts that are six hundred feet long but you get the idea.
Most of the ships I have sailed on before were huge. You usually arrived in the giant atrium that could be anywhere from three to six decks high, but on Insignia you enter into this beautifully appointed room with a large staircase going up one deck to the shops above. Maybe not as grand as some of the other ships, but still very comfortable for what is basically a hotel lobby. There are two sets of elevators and two large staircases, one in the forward section of the ship, and one aft. With only a little over six hundred passengers, the elevators are almost always available.
The most incredible thing about the Insignia is the crew. I have never been on a ship or in a hotel that has such a caring staff. Lely, who makes up my room twice a day, immediately started calling me Mr. Tom. She is an absolute sweetheart, always willing to do anything for me. Also, the staffs in of the different restaurants onboard are all very attentive. Several of them call me Mr. Thomas or Mr. Tom, and those that don’t know my name still remember what type of juice I drink in the morning, and they are always right there to carry your plate back to your table, if you have gone to the buffet, or they are at your table asking if you want more coffee or more juice. The nice thing is that they aren’t battling to get tips from you, since Oceania has done away with giving out tip envelopes, and instead take one set amount out of ship account each day of the cruise. You can if you like, increase or decrease the amount they take, but why would you want to decrease it? These hard working souls never seem to have a bad day, and it all seems to be generally about making you feel pampered.
Well, my head is spinning; so I think I will go have some soup and juice and then maybe stretch out by the pool.
Sorry this is so boring, but I really feel terrible.
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HAPPY HAPPY HHW BIRTHDAY
TO DR JASON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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~~~FEEL BETTER IMMEDIATELY VIBES~~~
FOR MR. TOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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DR Cillaliz: new entertainment for your Wii (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRMiRFJzIKA)... :D
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A new auto accessory for those who need assistance consuming their drive-through meal or applying their makeup:
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I awoke to the fire alarm going off in the hotel and 3 firetrucks outside my window. Turned out to be a false alarm.
I looked at my hotel bill and they have charged me for 11 drinks from the minibar. I only opened it once to put in my leftover yogurt. Grrrr...this is a fancy hotel and I would normally never stay in one this expensive, much less raid the minibar! Hope they believe me...
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DR Edisaurus - do you need me or another DR to offer a character reference for the hotel staff??
Hmmmmm.......
On second thought, perhaps you'd do far better on your own on that one!! ;)
~~~BETTER TUMMY PRONTO VIBES~~~
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"It's like buttah! In fact, it IS buttah!"
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Greetings. I'm in for a bit before heading up to Doris Duke.
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And the word of the day is: SMALTO!
And The Song Of The Day Is: BAUBLES, BANGLES AND BEADS
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Greetings. I'm in for a bit before heading up to Doris Duke.
They're auctioning items from the Doris Duke estate this week, speaking of Doris Duke.
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~~~PRESENTATION VIBES~~~ to our DR Ben!!! :) :) :)
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BK,
Since you brought up the subject of the "F word," I have no idea where/when it originated, but I had always thought that the letters stood for: "Fornicate Upon Command of the King".
Yes? No?
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Actually, the "F word" is my favorite swear word, unless I'm in a W.C. Fields mood. Then, I say "Godfrey Daniel".
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Or, when I want to swear on the Internet, I resort to "%#&@*".
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From BK yesterday:
Back from a productive meeting at which I finally got the co-author to have an epiphany about the biggest problem in the show. With one word he understood what was wrong with one of our leading characters and he knows now exactly how it has to be fixed. It will fix so many problems once he's addressed the major problem with the character.
What was the one word that turned on the lightbulb?
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i] "Fornicate Upon Command of the King"[/i].
On command, huh? Quite a feat.
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I had always heard it was
For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge
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Good morning, all! I have to make an emergency run down down to 64th Street for some music shortly, and I have plenty of things to work on when I return. At 2 this afternoon, I have physical therapy, and that's my day.
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I'm going with my niece this morning to get her flu shot (she just turned 6 months old). There is a small chance i will be able to get my shot at the same time. We shall see.
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Good morning!
It rained during the night (I was dead to the world and heard nothing), so it was very wet on my walk this morning. But it's very mild, almost warm for November. It's also very gray out still.s
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As I mentioned last night, I'll be working on SANTA BUDDIES today on Blu-ray. Should be an easy day; I just hope the plot is a little more interesting than the one for SPACE BUDDIES that I tackled some months ago.
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RE swear words:
Yes, I use them, and I'm not proud of it. I had to be very careful when I taught school that one wouldn't slip out especially when students were being ridiculous on the playground or goofing off in class when they were supposed to be working.
I guess my most commonly used one is the vernacular form of "Godfrey Daniels."
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The hotel operator believed me and my reputation remains intact. Well, as far as raiding the mini-bar, anyway...
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Nice report, DR TCB. I'm sorry you are feeling so ill.
Livorno is a beautiful port city, but I think Genoa will be more exciting. Get well so you can enjoy it!!
And I wholly agree about the value of a comfy accommodation. Nothing is worse on a trip than a bed that makes you miserable, so I'm happy to read you're comfortable and able to rest in your stateroom.
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I can tell you the first one I ever remember hearing, and it made me blush to hear it: on the original cast LP of MY FAIR LADY.
Rex Harrison says all those damns at the start of "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face." My father came running into my bedroom when I was first playing it and said, "What kind of records are you buying!"
I also blushed the first time I heard Ethel Merman sing on the GYPSY cast LP, "Some people sit on their butts."
(I know, sounds very innocent, but I was a very innocent kid back then.)
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TCB, I hope you feel better soon so you can enjoy the rest of your trip!
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TOD:
What the hell?!
What the "fokken" hell?
"Fokken" a duck!
The vulgar form of "poopy".
And various blasphemes with "fokken" and "hell" integrated generously therein.
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Did I read somewhere that someone important is going to die on THE MENTALIST tonight? I have no idea who (did I dream this?) Maybe it was about last week's show when one of the female members of the team got shot while she was wearing her vest. I certainly don't want ANY of the core members of the team changing. It's one of my favorite shows and favorite casts.
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Feel better, DR TCB!!
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Just a note of warning for those who may buy or rent the FIGHT CLUB Blu-ray. David FIncher planted a "gotcha" on the disc after it loads. You first get the menu for NEVER BEEN KISSED with Drew Barrymore's picture and romantic music on the track making the user think he got the wrong disc. Then, it flickers away and the REAL menu for FIGHT CLUB takes over.
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TOD:
Warning: Phraseology used may not be for the faint of heart!
Fuck is the curse word I tend to throw around the most, though most of the time it comes out as frick or freak. It may not sound like I'm cursing, but my intent is usually clear.
I'm not big on the use of shit. When I do use it, it's usually coupled with bull and even then I tend to say bullcrap.
I never use the "C" word and don't even like to type it out. To me, that's in a category with hate-filled words that are not part of my normal vocabulary.
Some HHW's object to my use of bitch, particularly when directed at female political figures. But to me, bitch is no worse or has no more power than words such as asshole, bastard, jerk-off or jackass that I would use to describe certain males in order to point out pettiness, ignorance and ungraciousness.
I am pretty free with using damn and hell (are they still considered curse words?) but my Catholic upbringing still has me picturing a little black spot on my soul if I ever let a God damn slip out (and that one doesn't count since I'm just talking about it and not using it with purpose.) Likewise, I rarely would let slip Jesus, but I do let out a jeeze.
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I can tell you the first one I ever remember hearing, and it made me blush to hear it: on the original cast LP of MY FAIR LADY.
Rex Harrison says all those damns at the start of "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face." My father came running into my bedroom when I was first playing it and said, "What kind of records are you buying!"
I also blushed the first time I heard Ethel Merman sing on the GYPSY cast LP, "Some people sit on their butts."
(I know, sounds very innocent, but I was a very innocent kid back then.)
LOL! I remember thinking I had to turn the record player volume down low whenever I played the cast albums of A CHORUS LINE and CHICAGO when my parents were nearby.
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Happy Birthday DR JASON.
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Vibes for MR BK and for DR JOSE on his breakfast meeting and lunch date.
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I am going to get my hair cut.
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From BK yesterday:
Back from a productive meeting at which I finally got the co-author to have an epiphany about the biggest problem in the show. With one word he understood what was wrong with one of our leading characters and he knows now exactly how it has to be fixed. It will fix so many problems once he's addressed the major problem with the character.
What was the one word that turned on the lightbulb?
I, too, would like to know the One Word that makes people understand what you mean. I think I could use it a lot.
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I do not use swear words. At least not often.
I did tell my DH a story about the fourth grade and the topographical state map we had to make, and I used a bad word. Coming from someone who doesn't use such a word, he thought it was hilarious.
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Dan the Man, actually if I had to pick a favourite cuss word, it would be the dreaded "C"- word simply because it still has the power to truly offend and shock, which to me is the purpose and point of a good curse word. No one even blinks an eye when "fuck" is bandied about anymore. It's pretty much lost its power to offend.
That said, I rarely use the "C" word except when I'm truly pissed off and want to direct an offensive barb at some deserving malefactor.
Oddly enough, in England, the word is bandied with abandon and doesn't seem to have the shock power it still retains here.
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I was a very innocent kid
Boy, have times changed! ;D
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Has anyone seen the Rosalind Russell documentary that's been running on PBS stations, LIFE IS A BANQUET? I found it on my Tivo last night and watched and enjoyed it a lot. Kathleen Turner is absolutely spooky in her channeling of Russell's voice--I actually thought it was a newly-discovered audiobook recording by Rosie herself. I'm considering buying a copy of the doc on Amazon, but I'm suspecting that it may someday be packaged with another rerelease of AUNTIE MAME or GYPSY (though that will probably be a long time in coming...)
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And I'm waiting for breakfast... As well as the person I'm supposed to have breakfast with. Hmm...
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Dan the Man, actually if I had to pick a favourite cuss word, it would be the dreaded "C"- word simply because it still has the power to truly offend and shock, which to me is the purpose and point of a good curse word. No one even blinks an eye when "fuck" is bandied about anymore. It's pretty much lost its power to offend.
That said, I rarely use the "C" word except when I'm truly pissed off and want to direct an offensive barb at some deserving malefactor.
Oddly enough, in England, the word is bandied with abandon and doesn't seem to have the shock power it still retains here.
DR CP, you've provoked a few memories for me in using the "C" word in anger during heated arguments. And yes, it was powerful for me, probably because of my own feelings about the word.
But there are also good memories, particularly with women who were referring to their own anatomy and didn't mind my own reference. But this is TMI and not the topic at hand...
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DR TCB - Thank You for today's NON-boring postcard. I hope you continue to enjoy the comfort of your cabin, and that your own personal "comfort" gets better too.
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DR MBarnum - "Breakfast" now. "Beefcake" later. I hope. ::)
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I was a very innocent kid
Boy, have times changed! ;D
Ain't that the truth! And I'm SO glad!
:D
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Have a good cut, DR JRand.
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Now I'm going to head downstairs to clean up for my lunch out with friends later.
WBBL.
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I can tell you the first one I ever remember hearing, and it made me blush to hear it: on the original cast LP of MY FAIR LADY.
Rex Harrison says all those damns at the start of "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face." My father came running into my bedroom when I was first playing it and said, "What kind of records are you buying!"
I also blushed the first time I heard Ethel Merman sing on the GYPSY cast LP, "Some people sit on their butts."
(I know, sounds very innocent, but I was a very innocent kid back then.)
LOL! I remember thinking I had to turn the record player volume down low whenever I played the cast albums of A CHORUS LINE and CHICAGO when my parents were nearby.
I still remember the first time I realized that they were singing "Shit, Ritchie" during "Hello Twelve.." was while my mom was driving me to party and I had put a cassette of A CHORUS LINE on in the car... Fast-forward!
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Did I read somewhere that someone important is going to die on THE MENTALIST tonight? I have no idea who (did I dream this?)
Well, there is this from TVGUIDE (http://www.tvguidemagazine.com/kecks-exclusives/red-john-returns-to-the-mentalist-3058.html)
The Mentalist’s arch enemy, Red John, who brutally butchered Patrick Jane’s wife and child, makes his next terrorizing appearance on the CBS hit’s November 19 episode, titled, His Red Right Hand. “It begins with a recently murdered body found in a cemetery, and then takes some twists and turns involving Red John,” says the episode’s writer, coexecutive producer Ashley Gable. “It is clear they are dealing with something much darker. And our [main cast] will be in
der Brucer
And there is this TV Guide teaser:
Which two Mentalist actors will be gone after this week’s return of Red John? CBS’ hit drama is about to change dramatically!
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TOD:
I never use the "C" word and don't even like to type it out. To me, that's in a category with hate-filled words that are not part of my normal vocabulary.
Stupid "C" is my favorite bash-down of a member of either sex. (Used when I intend to inflict maximum pain.)
der Brucer
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And the word of the day is: SMALTO!
I find it unseemly to comment on the size of anyone's to.
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WARNING! BORING POSTCARD!
Welcome to Levitra!
TCB, Levitra is that little pill you've been taking. You are in Genoa. :)
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I am going to get my hair cut.
The heck with that -
I'm going for a full Brazilian Butt Lift!
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Thursday morning greetings! Our holiday season got a nice early boost last night from White Christmas on stage at the Aronoff Center in Cincinnati. Our balcony seats were great for seeing the big picture of the sets and choreography and my mom and I used our matching opera glasses to take in the faces and costumes. Alas, DR Jose, accessing the pit rail was not possible, but I did enjoy Andy's keyboard when it was prominent in "Count Your Blessings," between the part Bob sings to Susan and the part the Bob and Betty sing together.
While we were waiting in the lobby before the show, Rob looked up and said, "There's Aunt Kathy!" Sure enough, there was my sister-in-law (Richard's younger brother's wife) and a friend from work. They have season tickets for seats across the aisle in the row in front of us. She was very surprised to see us there. We also ran into a church organist we know, who was there with his sister.
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Well... No breakfast. No meeting. Somebody overslept. Ah, well. Time to get ready for the beefcake. ::)
Laters...
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MSN is "conveniently" providing me two copies of every email this morning. ???
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And the word of the day is: SMALTO!
I find it unseemly to comment on the size of anyone's to.
Didn't one of the Ugly Stepsisters cut off her bigto?
der Brucer
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I am going to get my hair cut.
The heck with that -
I'm going for a full Brazilian Butt Lift!
Coupled, I'm sure, with appropriate manscaping.
der Brucer
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TOD - one of the refreshing things about the show we saw last night was the absence of these words.
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TOD - one of the refreshing things about the show we saw last night was the absence of these words.
Yes, indeedy, the curse of a family musical!
I have no idea why in my mucked up brain I would ever agree to pick up music at 9:30, since I arrived at 9:55, thanks to a slow bus schedule and few available taxis during rush hour. So, I have some charts to write for teachers for the School of Ethical Culture Christmas party. I've got some writing to do for Brent's Birdland appearance to promote "Christmas Mornings" but I also need to ascertain the date for these performances. The lightbulb just went off to tell me I could Google the info so I will.
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Found it! December 13 and 14. Okay.
Back to Moross.
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BK,
Since you brought up the subject of the "F word," I have no idea where/when it originated, but I had always thought that the letters stood for: "Fornicate Upon Command of the King".
Yes? No?
Urban legend - and there are about twenty others like it.
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From BK yesterday:
Back from a productive meeting at which I finally got the co-author to have an epiphany about the biggest problem in the show. With one word he understood what was wrong with one of our leading characters and he knows now exactly how it has to be fixed. It will fix so many problems once he's addressed the major problem with the character.
What was the one word that turned on the lightbulb?
Whining.
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I don't really use swear words.
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I was able to get my H1N1 shot no problem (i went with my niece).
Interestingly we went to a place not in our area. And there was nobody there. We got there at 10:15am and they handed us a coupon for 10am. And we walked right in. They took us faster than we could fill out our forms.
So far my arm is feeling fine.
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I'm up and shall definitely be jogging in forty five minutes.
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I tell the story in Kritzer Time, but when I first got the soundtrack to West Side Story and played it at top volume, at the end of Gee, Officer Krupke and the "Krup you" my father came running in the den yelling about the filthy language and threatening to take the record away. I played it for him again, and I he realized what it was and that was that.
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DR MBarnum - "Breakfast" now. "Beefcake" later. I hope. ::)
And that is the way it should be, of course.
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I tell the story in Kritzer Time, but when I first got the soundtrack to West Side Story and played it at top volume, at the end of Gee, Officer Krupke and the "Krup you" my father came running in the den yelling about the filthy language and threatening to take the record away. I played it for him again, and I he realized what it was and that was that.
I remember my sisters playing the OST over and over on that track to figure what exactly they were saying. :)
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Remember the halcyon days of lifting up the tone arm and trying to place it back on the LP in the approximate correct place?
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WARNING! BORING POSTCARD!
Welcome to Levitra!
TCB, Levitra is that little pill you've been taking. You are in Genoa. :)
Ummmm.....actually, he's in Livorno.
Genoa is tomorrow.
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I am going to get my hair cut.
The heck with that -
I'm going for a full Brazilian Butt Lift!
And on behalf of everyone everyWHERE, may I just say, "Oh, my"!
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Remember the halcyon days of lifting up the tone arm and trying to place it back on the LP in the approximate correct place?
The curse of progress - 78 grooves were wider spaced and it was easier to place the needle arm where desired.
Of course then there were those pesky cylinders....
der Brucer
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But isn't a Brazilian buttlift a kind of oxymoron...Brazil being "south" of the border and all. That seems to be the reason "for" a butt lift, doesn't it?
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Remember the halcyon days of lifting up the tone arm and trying to place it back on the LP in the approximate correct place?
For those of us who still use turntables....yesterday has halcyon.
But, yes....it was always a delicate task...especially if a party was ongoing and alcohol was being consumed.
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My dad swore like a sailor (which of course he had been), but for some reason I never really took noticed of it as a kid, and it never really rubbed off on me.
I can recall being shocked as a little tike when my friend Theresa would say "my god," when I felt it was not proper, and I was always trying to get her to say "my gosh" instead.
Even now I am much more likely to say "my gosh," "shoot," "darn it," "son of a gun" or the even the more shocking "gosh dang it." But now and then I do let the F-bomb out accidently, or even worse, "sh*t, which is a word I detest, but sometimes it just happens.
I do not think I have ever uttered the "C" word. It is far too unseemly. And I would never use a curse word to cut someone down. It just seems so wrong to me.
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I have uttered the "f" word twice in front of the kids, much to their eternal delight. Both times were in the car when (sorry, sexist rant coming) stupid women drivers have almost hit me because they are gabbing on their cellphones and of course none of the other cars (with right of way) matter to them. One time I literally had to swerve off the road to avoid being hit. The woman just continued merrily on her way wondering why I was honking at her.
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As for curse words in new movies, that really does bother me at times. I think it is used far too much and is mostly unnecessary, as far as I am concerned.
I am shocked at the use of the F word by kids now-a-days. Just last week when my mom and I went for Chinese food, the booth behind us was occupied by two attractive, fairly clean-cut girls, and I was suprised at the foul language they were using, and quite regularly.
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I do recall the first time I heard my father utter the forbidden "F word".
It really shocked me that he'd said it.
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I awoke to the fire alarm going off in the hotel and 3 firetrucks outside my window. Turned out to be a false alarm.
I looked at my hotel bill and they have charged me for 11 drinks from the minibar. I only opened it once to put in my leftover yogurt. Grrrr...this is a fancy hotel and I would normally never stay in one this expensive, much less raid the minibar! Hope they believe me...
Hotels seem to be notorious for charging for the minibar, used or not. There should not be any trouble getting it removed from your bill. Their problem will figuring out which room should have been charged. I suggest hanging onto the corrected bill for a week, just to make sure you aren't charged again.
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Thank you for that, Laura DR. The kittens look truly angelic. :)
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Glad you were able to get your flu shot after all, DR Jennifer, and with so little trouble.
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How cute - somebody skinned their grandparents to make them pillows.
der Brucer
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Thanks for your theatre reportage, DR Ginny!
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Lovely kitties!
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I was able to get my H1N1 shot no problem (i went with my niece).
Interestingly we went to a place not in our area. And there was nobody there. We got there at 10:15am and they handed us a coupon for 10am. And we walked right in. They took us faster than we could fill out our forms.
So far my arm is feeling fine.
Good news all around.
NO REACTION VIBES FOR YOUR LITTLE NIECE, & YOU!!!
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My goodness. That's a lot of spots in that picture, isn't it?
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Wishing DR Jason a most wonderful birthday!!!
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A new auto accessory for those who need assistance consuming their drive-through meal or applying their makeup:
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How wonderful - room for a full-size keyboard for texting-while-driving.
der Brucer
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My goodness. That's a lot of spots in that picture, isn't it?
I didn't notice, too busy looking at the sweet kittens. :)
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Coming soon to a Bookseller near you:
The Randy Vicar and the Firm of Ficken, Fokken, Fukka, Fokka, and Fock.
der Brucer
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DR TCB I've been enjoying the "postcards" from you cruise. I'm sorry today's leaves you in your room & not out enjoying the scenery.
FEEL BETTER SUPER FAST VIBES!!!
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Good morning, everyone.
My car is in the shop today for an overdue service, so I am stuck at home, as there is little within walking distance. A opportunity to catch up on laundry.
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Hope you feel better soon, TCB. I'm pleased you're being pampered.
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I am also bundled up, as this house is too frickin' cold!
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TOD:
The use of curse words to let off steam doesn't usually bother me. But more and more I dislike these words being directed against someone. And, yes, I hear FAR too much of certain words.
Getting to be a curmudgeon, I guess ;)
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Of course, the downside to last night's theater outing with my family was having to miss GLEE. Are those episodes available online?
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DR Ginny, GLEE episodes are on www.Hulu.com , though I'm not sure how quickly they get updated.
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Such cute kitties.
TOD:
My favorite curse word is the infamous: G^^D%#%#T!
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Thanks to DR GINNY for the White Christmas report from Ohio!
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Greetings all. I am back from the DDCF. We had a very good presentation. It was well received and I think some good will come out of it.
We had lunch courtesy of
Cosi (http://www.getcosi.com/)
I had a small Tuscan Pesto Chicken sandwich, a small bag of baby carrots and a diet Ginger Ale while we talked shop about grants, technology, the taxonomy and other philanthropic areas.
I now need to return to Mr. Robert Wood Johnson. I would like to finish at least this part before next Wednesday.
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My hair - what there is of it - is now trimmed and lovely.
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Congratulations to DR BEN on his presentation.
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I will get a haircut on Saturday morning.
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I am converting a couple of radio versions of BLITHE SPIRIT to wav files so that I can make some CD's. I may need them when I direct this show next summer.
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People attending BBB are writing some pretty terrible things on BWW and ATC.
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Good Afternoon!
Well... No breakfast this morning, and it looks like there will be no beefcake for me this afternoon due to some other appointments getting further delayed. -For the beefcake, that is. ??? ::)
Oy!
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I' m heading off to physical therapy; I got about 4 more pages of Moross proofed, and I'll continue when I return.
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People attending BBB are writing some pretty terrible things on BWW and ATC.
I spoke to a friend who went to see BBB this past weekend. It was his second time. Sadly, at least according to his reports, while the ensemble seems to be getting sharper (figuratively) and better, the three adult leads seem to be getting flatter (not figuratively speaking) and duller. :-\
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As for the Topic of the Day...
I still remember the first time I said a curse word in front of my Mom - I'm not sure right now if it was "sh*t" or "f*ck". However, I do remember my Mom's reaction to my utterance... OUCH!
Otherwise, I think I tend to favor all the basic curse and cusswords. They can all be "strong" (or "weak"). It's all about the intention and inflection.
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Many years ago when I was working as a court reporter, the witness was instructed to tell exactly what the defendant said to him. He hesitated. The judge asked what was wrong. He said he didn't want to quote the swear words, because there was a lady in the room. I turned around to see who it was.
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Good
morning afternoon everyone.
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The kittens are so beautiful!
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Thanks for the White Christmas report, Ginny. Glad you all liked it.
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Happy Birthday to DR Jason.
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Feel better vibes for DR TCB.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JASON!!!!!
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Congratulations to DR Ben on a very successful presentation, not to mention a delicious sounding lunch.
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Jason, Happy Day!
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I did have grand fun writing today's notes.
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Back from a two-mile jog. I think I'll go have a sandwich. I've been enjoying these earlier meals - I stay full from them for a long time, and then only have little snacks later.
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DR Ginny, GLEE episodes are on www.Hulu.com , though I'm not sure how quickly they get updated.
Thanks, DR Dan(the Man)! I also received a Tweet and a Facebook post that it's on Fox.com. If I have time after I finish the book my group is discussing tonight, I'll try to watch it.
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Happy Birthday to DR Jason - we miss you here!
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I am going to have a chicken sandwich for dinner. That is all.
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Don't forget to pluck it first, JRand.
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That's all? No chips? No soup? No salad?
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY J A S O N
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
Spells J A S O N - A November Birthday and Missed For Many A Month
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Of course, the downside to last night's theater outing with my family was having to miss GLEE. Are those episodes available online?
The entire first 13-epiodes of the season will be coming out on DVD in December.
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Before I left for lunch, I had time to watch MODERN FAMILY from last night. Another hilarious episode. I thoroughly enjoyed all of the plotlines.
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Back from a sandwich and onion rings. I ran into Jim McCloskey and his friend - Jim was for many years the chairman of the LACC Theater department. He's now in his mid-80s and still sharp as a tack. They sat with me while I ate and we had a really nice chat.
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I also watched the first half hour or so of THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH on TCM-HD. It looked fabulous; the Technicolor had perfect registration, and sharpness and depth of color was stupendous. I don't like the movie much at all, but I certainly enjoyed watching those supremely colorful images. The costumes for the circus folk were just dazzling.
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When I got in from lunch, I want ahead and watched SANTA BUDDIES on Blu-ray. It might have been a tad more entertaining than SPACE BUDDIES from last spring, but only because I'm a sucker for Christmas cheer and trees and the spirit of giving. Chistopher Lloyd played the town dog catcher who was super mean but who learns from the Buddies (and a couple of Santa's own pooches) the meaning of Christmas.
A couple of pretty new songs graced the show: "Christmas Miracle" and "This Is Christmas."
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I was right about the bonus features: three sing-along songs (one minute each) and a 2 1/2 minute music video of "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town," and that was ALL! Really surprised Disney didn't put on a bit more value for the money on this set, a game or two for kids or the family to play together.
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Next, I scanned through today's OLTL. Nothing of interest.
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Page Six Dance!!!
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Many years ago when I was working as a court reporter, the witness was instructed to tell exactly what the defendant said to him. He hesitated. The judge asked what was wrong. He said he didn't want to quote the swear words, because there was a lady in the room. I turned around to see who it was.
ROTFLOL! :)
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I scanned ATWT, too, and the boys were on. Noah, in the grips of his lost sight, is being a total butthole (a TOD reference), but Luke is sticking by him. I actually kind of enjoyed today's episode.
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Congrats on the presentation DR Ben!
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After watching all those kinescopes earlier in the week with famous live TV productions, I've been hankering all week to rewatch the Julie Andrews CINDERELLA, so I put that in at the end of the afternoon. I got to the end of "In My Own Little Corner" before I stopped it, but I finish it when I go back down. I'll also watch the making-of documentary that's in the bonus features.
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Oohhh... Today on "Oprah" - "Oprah, Make Over My Man"
::)
:)
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Well, I must hop off-line now and get some writing done. Then it's back downstairs to finish CINDERELLA before the beginning of tonight's HEAVY prime time TV lineup.
WBBL.
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This just in from Carlton Cuse, an executive producer of "Lost", via Twitter:
@CarltonCuse LOST will premiere Tuesday, February 2 at 9PM.
*And I love the comment from the NY Times' blurb: "Remind us, who the heck was Jacob again?" ;)
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Whew...home from Savannah. DR Jose, the place you mentioned was a mere block from my hotel but I left before they opened so I'm sorry I can't enable you this time around. But since I'd forgotten how wonderful Savannah is, and since my DH got booked in oregon at the last minute, I hope to return again with him and spend a few days there. It's SO beautiful!
In the poetic justice department: the square where the statue sits had contained a parking deck, which was built in the 60's and was the galvanizing incident that kicked off Savanah's historic preservation movement. Now that they've wised up (unlike many other cities!) they have torn down the deck and are making it back to a square which will be a small scale music performance venue. Johnny would have hated having a square destroyed for a parking deck, so he would approve!
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Happy Birthday DR Jason, whom I hope to meet one day!
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Remember the halcyon days of lifting up the tone arm and trying to place it back on the LP in the approximate correct place?
Yes.
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Just a note of warning for those who may buy or rent the FIGHT CLUB Blu-ray. David FIncher planted a "gotcha" on the disc after it loads. You first get the menu for NEVER BEEN KISSED with Drew Barrymore's picture and romantic music on the track making the user think he got the wrong disc. Then, it flickers away and the REAL menu for FIGHT CLUB takes over.
Good thing our library system hasn't started buying Blu-Ray discs...our patrons would freak and send them back in as defective! :P
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I awoke to the fire alarm going off in the hotel and 3 firetrucks outside my window. Turned out to be a false alarm.
I looked at my hotel bill and they have charged me for 11 drinks from the minibar. I only opened it once to put in my leftover yogurt. Grrrr...this is a fancy hotel and I would normally never stay in one this expensive, much less raid the minibar! Hope they believe me...
Apparently as soon as you open the minibar it detects a change in the weight of the contents, but not the fact that I was "adding to". They took them all off, no problem. They were a very nice hotel and accomodated the Mercer group beautifully. Every night we'd come back to find a special shortbread cookie decorated with something related to the events of the day and other little treats. I could look out my window and see Johnny's statue.
Hotels seem to be notorious for charging for the minibar, used or not. There should not be any trouble getting it removed from your bill. Their problem will figuring out which room should have been charged. I suggest hanging onto the corrected bill for a week, just to make sure you aren't charged again.
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Picked up the package that had actually been sitting there since Monday and spoke to the manager, who assured me it would not happen again. I've packed up a few orders, done some writing, and will start on the liner notes in about an hour or two.
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FRAK!
;D
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...a "Battlestar Galactica" reference.
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Thank you for the links, Ben! I tried to get the audio download program working but was too braindead to figure it out.
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DR MBarnum - "Breakfast" now. "Beefcake" later. I hope. ::)
And that is the way it should be, of course.
What...not "Breakfast with Beefcake"??
;)
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Of course, the downside to last night's theater outing with my family was having to miss GLEE. Are those episodes available online?
The entire first 13-epiodes of the season will be coming out on DVD in December.
I'll be getting that.
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Another arts organization succumbs:
Catalyst Theater (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/17/AR2009111703775.html)
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I awoke to the fire alarm going off in the hotel and 3 firetrucks outside my window. Turned out to be a false alarm.
I looked at my hotel bill and they have charged me for 11 drinks from the minibar. I only opened it once to put in my leftover yogurt. Grrrr...this is a fancy hotel and I would normally never stay in one this expensive, much less raid the minibar! Hope they believe me...
Apparently as soon as you open the minibar it detects a change in the weight of the contents, but not the fact that I was "adding to". They took them all off, no problem. They were a very nice hotel and accomodated the Mercer group beautifully. Every night we'd come back to find a special shortbread cookie decorated with something related to the events of the day and other little treats. I could look out my window and see Johnny's statue.
Hotels seem to be notorious for charging for the minibar, used or not. There should not be any trouble getting it removed from your bill. Their problem will figuring out which room should have been charged. I suggest hanging onto the corrected bill for a week, just to make sure you aren't charged again.
It has been awhile since I've had a hotel charge for opening the refrigerate, even then it was a flat rate for opening it. I've always gotten the charges removed without a problem. Sometimes the charge isn't on the bill at checkout & pops on our credit card after we return home. Then I call & they remove the charge.
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DR MBarnum - "Breakfast" now. "Beefcake" later. I hope. ::)
And that is the way it should be, of course.
What...not "Breakfast with Beefcake"??
;)
Not good for the digestion.
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Next time, DR edisaurus. Next time. :)
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Thank you for the links, Ben! I tried to get the audio download program working but was too braindead to figure it out.
I've downloaded them Amy so if you want I can burn them to a disc for you, although I can't seem to get the Good Companions to work so I just have the Barry Manilow program and the long Friday Night is Music Night program. I'm recording the Clark Peters program right now. The other Barry Manilow program listed at the download site is not a Johnny Mercer program, it's just Barry Manilow at Proms in the Park 2009.
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I awoke to the fire alarm going off in the hotel and 3 firetrucks outside my window. Turned out to be a false alarm.
I looked at my hotel bill and they have charged me for 11 drinks from the minibar. I only opened it once to put in my leftover yogurt. Grrrr...this is a fancy hotel and I would normally never stay in one this expensive, much less raid the minibar! Hope they believe me...
Apparently as soon as you open the minibar it detects a change in the weight of the contents, but not the fact that I was "adding to". They took them all off, no problem. They were a very nice hotel and accomodated the Mercer group beautifully. Every night we'd come back to find a special shortbread cookie decorated with something related to the events of the day and other little treats. I could look out my window and see Johnny's statue.
Hotels seem to be notorious for charging for the minibar, used or not. There should not be any trouble getting it removed from your bill. Their problem will figuring out which room should have been charged. I suggest hanging onto the corrected bill for a week, just to make sure you aren't charged again.
Some of the hotels here in NYC - and elsewhere - have the mini-bar fridges rigged so that once you take an item out of the mini-bar, it's automatically added to your bill. No questions asked. No questions to be asked. -There are BIG WARNINGS on the mini-bars. They're also designed so that you cannot place any additional items in them. This way the hotel can "make" you rent a mini-fridge from them for the duration of your stay should you require some fridge space.
I'm just glad that most places don't give you the key to the mini-bar automatically now. That makes it so much easier to contest any unauthorized charges. Although, I know the Kimpton line of boutique hotels have mini-bar "trays" filled with snacks and other goodies* which sit right next to the TV. Too tempting. And kinda smart. -They also have fridges stocked with liquid refreshment. *They also include things like Joy Buzzers and Whoopee Cushions in them.
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DR MBarnum - "Breakfast" now. "Beefcake" later. I hope. ::)
And that is the way it should be, of course.
What...not "Breakfast with Beefcake"??
;)
That was last week.
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DR MBarnum - "Breakfast" now. "Beefcake" later. I hope. ::)
And that is the way it should be, of course.
What...not "Breakfast with Beefcake"??
;)
Not good for the digestion.
Speak for yourself, DR MBarnum.
-Like you'd ever turn down such an opportunity. ;)
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I awoke to the fire alarm going off in the hotel and 3 firetrucks outside my window. Turned out to be a false alarm.
I looked at my hotel bill and they have charged me for 11 drinks from the minibar. I only opened it once to put in my leftover yogurt. Grrrr...this is a fancy hotel and I would normally never stay in one this expensive, much less raid the minibar! Hope they believe me...
Apparently as soon as you open the minibar it detects a change in the weight of the contents, but not the fact that I was "adding to". They took them all off, no problem. They were a very nice hotel and accomodated the Mercer group beautifully. Every night we'd come back to find a special shortbread cookie decorated with something related to the events of the day and other little treats. I could look out my window and see Johnny's statue.
Hotels seem to be notorious for charging for the minibar, used or not. There should not be any trouble getting it removed from your bill. Their problem will figuring out which room should have been charged. I suggest hanging onto the corrected bill for a week, just to make sure you aren't charged again.
Some of the hotels here in NYC - and elsewhere - have the mini-bar fridges rigged so that once you take an item out of the mini-bar, it's automatically added to your bill. No questions asked. No questions to be asked. -There are BIG WARNINGS on the mini-bars. They're also designed so that you cannot place any additional items in them. This way the hotel can "make" you rent a mini-fridge from them for the duration of your stay should you require some fridge space.
I'm just glad that most places don't give you the key to the mini-bar automatically now. That makes it so much easier to contest any unauthorized charges. Although, I know the Kimpton line of boutique hotels have mini-bar "trays" filled with snacks and other goodies* which sit right next to the TV. Too tempting. And kinda smart. -They also have fridges stocked with liquid refreshment. *They also include things like Joy Buzzers and Whoopee Cushions in them.
Kimpton does not charge for using the frig, in fact for no charge at all you can request an extra refrigerator. At least that has been our experience so far. Now returning "Kimpton" member guests receive a credit toward the bar items. They also do not charge a pet fee & are extremely dog friendly :)
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DR MBarnum, yesterday someone was telling me there is a wonderful Vietnamese restaurant in Salem. I expect you have eaten there, whatever it is called. ;)
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DR Jane - I really like Kimpton Hotels too. Especially for the goldfish!
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Oy!! And double Oy!! I was buying a few used books on Amazon when the Volvo service advisor called. They found several things wrong with my car. It's eight years old, but has very low miles and I've had very little trouble with it. Certain things wear out with age, though--not just miles--and apparently that's what's happened. To the tune of $4200!!! We did a little negotiating, then I had to make a quick decision. I opted to have the repairs done. I like the car and it's in good shape otherwise. I now think I should have deferred some of that for at least a few months, but I've already given them the go-ahead. And I thought I was looking at a $400 repair!
I could use some favorite curse words right now!
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Watching a Blu and Ray from merry olde England - we love our multi-region player.
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So... Who will be next in line?
Oprah Winfrey to End Her Talk Show (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/19/oprah-winfrey-to-end-her-talk-show/?src=twt&twt=artsbeat)
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DR MBarnum - "Breakfast" now. "Beefcake" later. I hope. ::)
And that is the way it should be, of course.
What...not "Breakfast with Beefcake"??
;)
Not good for the digestion.
I'd be willing to take my chances.
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Oy!! And double Oy!! I was buying a few used books on Amazon when the Volvo service advisor called. They found several things wrong with my car. It's eight years old, but has very low miles and I've had very little trouble with it. Certain things wear out with age, though--not just miles--and apparently that's what's happened. To the tune of $4200!!! We did a little negotiating, then I had to make a quick decision. I opted to have the repairs done. I like the car and it's in good shape otherwise. I now think I should have deferred some of that for at least a few months, but I've already given them the go-ahead. And I thought I was looking at a $400 repair!
I could use some favorite curse words right now!
This is exactly what happened to my Infiniti in year eight - you got off light, my bill was closer to 6500 bucks. And for that money I've gotten two extra years out of the car, which now seems to be on its last legs, something I'm going to have to deal with in the next couple of months. I'm not sure that the extra two years at a cost of 3250 a year was good value for money.
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So... Who will be next in line?
Oprah Winfrey to End Her Talk Show (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/19/oprah-winfrey-to-end-her-talk-show/?src=twt&twt=artsbeat)
Singdaw, are you available?
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Oy!! And double Oy!! I was buying a few used books on Amazon when the Volvo service advisor called. They found several things wrong with my car. It's eight years old, but has very low miles and I've had very little trouble with it. Certain things wear out with age, though--not just miles--and apparently that's what's happened. To the tune of $4200!!! We did a little negotiating, then I had to make a quick decision. I opted to have the repairs done. I like the car and it's in good shape otherwise. I now think I should have deferred some of that for at least a few months, but I've already given them the go-ahead. And I thought I was looking at a $400 repair!
I could use some favorite curse words right now!
Goldurned feather-fripping summer beach!
Fudge!
Fudge!
FUDGE!
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So... Who will be next in line?
Oprah Winfrey to End Her Talk Show (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/19/oprah-winfrey-to-end-her-talk-show/?src=twt&twt=artsbeat)
Singdaw, are you available?
I think you would be amazed to learn that DAW might just be reticent. Oh, yes, he might be reticent. In person, he's rather conservative in his speech (unlike here on the forum where he's a wild thang).
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Oy!! And double Oy!! I was buying a few used books on Amazon when the Volvo service advisor called. They found several things wrong with my car. It's eight years old, but has very low miles and I've had very little trouble with it. Certain things wear out with age, though--not just miles--and apparently that's what's happened. To the tune of $4200!!! We did a little negotiating, then I had to make a quick decision. I opted to have the repairs done. I like the car and it's in good shape otherwise. I now think I should have deferred some of that for at least a few months, but I've already given them the go-ahead. And I thought I was looking at a $400 repair!
I could use some favorite curse words right now!
This is exactly what happened to my Infiniti in year eight - you got off light, my bill was closer to 6500 bucks. And for that money I've gotten two extra years out of the car, which now seems to be on its last legs, something I'm going to have to deal with in the next couple of months. I'm not sure that the extra two years at a cost of 3250 a year was good value for money.
Yes, I remember your car troubles, Bruce. My usual philosophy is to buy quality, take care of it, and keep it forever. I priced used Volvos before coming to California. A late-model Volvo with more miles than mine would be about $20K. I figured that the sales tax alone would offset some of the cost of repairs, so I kept my car and had it transported across country. I hope I'm happy with this decision.
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The Men's Chorus has booked Victoria Clark for their holiday concert. I am so thrilled.
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So... Who will be next in line?
Oprah Winfrey to End Her Talk Show (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/19/oprah-winfrey-to-end-her-talk-show/?src=twt&twt=artsbeat)
Singdaw, are you available?
I think you would be amazed to learn that DAW might just be reticent. Oh, yes, he might be reticent. In person, he's rather conservative in his speech (unlike here on the forum where he's a wild thang).
Dear David and I have met, Ron. Yes, there seems to be two sides to him. Likewise, Miss Karen. What, I ask, is it about HHW that brings out the wild side?? (That's a rhetorical question. ;) )
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Oy!! And double Oy!! I was buying a few used books on Amazon when the Volvo service advisor called. They found several things wrong with my car. It's eight years old, but has very low miles and I've had very little trouble with it. Certain things wear out with age, though--not just miles--and apparently that's what's happened. To the tune of $4200!!! We did a little negotiating, then I had to make a quick decision. I opted to have the repairs done. I like the car and it's in good shape otherwise. I now think I should have deferred some of that for at least a few months, but I've already given them the go-ahead. And I thought I was looking at a $400 repair!
I could use some favorite curse words right now!
Goldurned feather-fripping summer beach!
Fudge!
Fudge!
FUDGE!
LOL. Thank you, Ron. You said it much better than I would have!
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(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2591/4117875442_fe8e33c560.jpg)
Wow! They've really healed and grown up.
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(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2591/4117875442_fe8e33c560.jpg)
Wow! They've really healed and grown up.
Where was that fainting couch when I needed one?!!
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The kittens ARE on the famous leopard-spotted fainting couch, aren't they?
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DRs Ron Pulliam & Jeanne - You've obviously never met DRs DAW and Miss Karen after they've eaten a slice of Monkey Cake and/or a Levain Cookie. ;)
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Many years ago when I was working as a court reporter, the witness was instructed to tell exactly what the defendant said to him. He hesitated. The judge asked what was wrong. He said he didn't want to quote the swear words, because there was a lady in the room. I turned around to see who it was.
LOL, I love this.
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The Men's Chorus has booked Victoria Clark for their holiday concert. I am so thrilled.
I can feel your "thrill" from here, DR elmore.
Well... If they keep making their way through the original cast of The Light in the Piazza, maybe they'll eventually line up Matthew Morrison and/or David Burnham. Now that would be thrilling!
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DR Jane - I really like Kimpton Hotels too. Especially for the goldfish!
Not something I want-lol. Have you really done it?
The hotels in Portland come with a stuffed animal on the bed (can't remember if L.A. has one). We have to grab it before Sherlock does. :)
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So... Who will be next in line?
Oprah Winfrey to End Her Talk Show (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/19/oprah-winfrey-to-end-her-talk-show/?src=twt&twt=artsbeat)
Singdaw, are you available?
I think you would be amazed to learn that DAW might just be reticent. Oh, yes, he might be reticent. In person, he's rather conservative in his speech (unlike here on the forum where he's a wild thang).
But once he's been through make-up... on the set... under those lights... in front of those cameras... WATCH OUT!!
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I awoke to the fire alarm going off in the hotel and 3 firetrucks outside my window. Turned out to be a false alarm.
I looked at my hotel bill and they have charged me for 11 drinks from the minibar. I only opened it once to put in my leftover yogurt. Grrrr...this is a fancy hotel and I would normally never stay in one this expensive, much less raid the minibar! Hope they believe me...
Apparently as soon as you open the minibar it detects a change in the weight of the contents, but not the fact that I was "adding to". They took them all off, no problem. They were a very nice hotel and accomodated the Mercer group beautifully. Every night we'd come back to find a special shortbread cookie decorated with something related to the events of the day and other little treats. I could look out my window and see Johnny's statue.
Hotels seem to be notorious for charging for the minibar, used or not. There should not be any trouble getting it removed from your bill. Their problem will figuring out which room should have been charged. I suggest hanging onto the corrected bill for a week, just to make sure you aren't charged again.
I've stayed at hotels that charge by weight. I don't even touch the mini bar for fear of getting charged
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DR Jane - I really like Kimpton Hotels too. Especially for the goldfish!
Not something I want-lol. Have you really done it?
The hotels in Portland come with a stuffed animal on the bed (can't remember if L.A. has one). We have to grab it before Sherlock does. :)
Done what?
Their Hotel Monaco line "equips" some of their rooms with their own goldfish - it's on the main table in a nice little bowl, and you can even request some fish food should you with to feed them yourself.
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DRs Ron Pulliam & Jeanne - You've obviously never met DRs DAW and Miss Karen after they've eaten a slice of Monkey Cake and/or a Levain Cookie. ;)
Ah, yes. The Enabler.
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Ouch DR Jeanne!! This is not what you need on top of everything else.
Bruce I hope your car lasts a long time!
CAR VIBES FOR YOU BOTH!!
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DR Jane - I really like Kimpton Hotels too. Especially for the goldfish!
Not something I want-lol. Have you really done it?
The hotels in Portland come with a stuffed animal on the bed (can't remember if L.A. has one). We have to grab it before Sherlock does. :)
Done what?
Their Hotel Monaco line "equips" some of their rooms with their own goldfish - it's on the main table in a nice little bowl, and you can even request some fish food should you with to feed them yourself.
"Done what?" Requested a gold fish in your room. I've never seen any in the room, only the option to request one.
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Quite a few years back, I gave away this cd of Mr Jason Howard ... (elmore's friend, who's replacing Mr Gilfry while he's in Paris in SOM - for my own enjoyment! - long phrase, hey? ) ... to many a DRs of this site; Ron Pulliam was one of the first recipients and he said he liked Jason's voice very much!
Ah, nostalgia!
http://www.amazon.com/Make-Believe-Hollywood-Jason-Howard/dp/B00004SC0P
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DR Laura, I really did LOL when I read about your court reporter experience!
DR elmore--How great that you're working on Brent's Birdland concerts! Maybe I'll see you (and other HHW members) there!
Kevin
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Just saying! :)
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"Done what?" Requested a gold fish in your room. I've never seen any in the room, only the option to request one.
Oh! The last few times I've stayed at a Hotel Monaco, the goldfish was automatically included. Maybe they changed that policy.
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Today was really great. I didn't go to the seminar in Des Moines and didn't have anything scheduled.
So, I was able to sort out the phone cable situation. Yikes! Not nearly as expensive as the car repairs, but much more expensive than I thought. But it's going to be good. Totally new phone and computer wiring thoughout the office so you can plug in a phone or into the computer network from any room. I could do wireless but it's not nearly as secure.
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Edith and I went for lunch and just caught up on a few things around the office. It was pretty cool to just be relaxed for a day with very little stress
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I awoke to the fire alarm going off in the hotel and 3 firetrucks outside my window. Turned out to be a false alarm.
I looked at my hotel bill and they have charged me for 11 drinks from the minibar. I only opened it once to put in my leftover yogurt. Grrrr...this is a fancy hotel and I would normally never stay in one this expensive, much less raid the minibar! Hope they believe me...
Apparently as soon as you open the minibar it detects a change in the weight of the contents, but not the fact that I was "adding to". They took them all off, no problem. They were a very nice hotel and accomodated the Mercer group beautifully. Every night we'd come back to find a special shortbread cookie decorated with something related to the events of the day and other little treats. I could look out my window and see Johnny's statue.
Hotels seem to be notorious for charging for the minibar, used or not. There should not be any trouble getting it removed from your bill. Their problem will figuring out which room should have been charged. I suggest hanging onto the corrected bill for a week, just to make sure you aren't charged again.
I've stayed at hotels that charge by weight. I don't even touch the mini bar for fear of getting charged
On a semi-related note... This "memory" just came back to me...
When I was on tour once, there was a married couple in the band - they both played woodwinds. They were true "road warriors", and had quite a few "systems" in place to keep them sane and satisfied on the road. One of things they used to do was to take a bed sheet or two from one hotel to use on the bus - or on the theatre floor between show - for naps. However, they never really "took" anything. They would just "replace" the sheet at each successive hotel on our itinerary. It was sort of a traveling linen-washing service. Of course, there were times when they did not get a room with the corresponding-sized bed for their current sheet, so... ::)
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"Done what?" Requested a gold fish in your room. I've never seen any in the room, only the option to request one.
Oh! The last few times I've stayed at a Hotel Monaco, the goldfish was automatically included. Maybe they changed that policy.
We stayed a number of times at the Monoco in Portland, until Bryan moved, & never received a fish. We always had Sherlock with us which might be why there wasn't a fish in the room. I think the Kimpton site mentions on request, maybe you were just lucky.
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Today was really great. I didn't go to the seminar in Des Moines and didn't have anything scheduled.
So, I was able to sort out the phone cable situation. Yikes! Not nearly as expensive as the car repairs, but much more expensive than I thought. But it's going to be good. Totally new phone and computer wiring thoughout the office so you can plug in a phone or into the computer network from any room. I could do wireless but it's not nearly as secure.
LOL, I would think secure is important in your line of work. ;)
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Years ago, when I was a court reporting student, the instructor once opened up some notebook and began reading a piece that was filled with swear words. We were shocked. He told us we'd better get over it and learn how to write those words on the stenograph machine. We would hear them in court. Then he made us read it back.
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Then there was the time I was using my stenograph machine to take minutes for a church meeting. I realized I had never written "God" without "damn" before.
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DR Laura - When you were a court reporter, did you ever have an experience like THIS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFRjs17rM8o)?
:)
*Too bad life can't be like a Carol Burnett skit more often.
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No, nothing like that. Kinda felt like throwing the machine at some people, though.
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In other news...
Ben & Jerry's unveiled their new flavor today: Hannah Teter's Maple Blondie (http://benandjerrys.com/flavors/feature/maple-blondie/) - "Maple Ice Cream with Blonde Brownie Chunks & a Maple Caramel Swirl".
"Gingersnap" was also recently released.
YUM! :)
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Many years ago when I was working as a court reporter, the witness was instructed to tell exactly what the defendant said to him. He hesitated. The judge asked what was wrong. He said he didn't want to quote the swear words, because there was a lady in the room. I turned around to see who it was.
That's funny-- I can almost see you doing that, too!
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What...not "Breakfast with Beefcake"??
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What a great idea for a series!!!
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Then there was the time I was using my stenograph machine to take minutes for a church meeting. I realized I had never written "God" without "damn" before.
Funny but sad. I cringe when those two words are used together. I'm shocked how many people who believe in God put the two together.
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Then there was the time I was using my stenograph machine to take minutes for a church meeting. I realized I had never written "God" without "damn" before.
Funny but sad. I cringe when those two words are used together. I'm shocked how many people who believe in God put the two together.
The English expression goddam has been used since the eighteenth century, if not earlier. In Beaumarchais' play Le Mariage de Figaro of 1784, Figaro has a long monologue on the English language and the use of the word "goddam."
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LOL-DR elmore, I don't care how far back the expression goes, I still think it is wrong to use it.
How did PT go today?
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Finished a motion picture on Blu and Ray. I think I may take a drive to Amoeba, as I have a whole box full o' trade-in stuff that's been sitting here for a month.
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LOL-DR elmore, I don't care how far back the expression goes, I still think it is wrong to use it.
How did PT go today?
OK, I guess.
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LOL-DR elmore, I don't care how far back the expression goes, I still think it is wrong to use it.
How did PT go today?
OK, I guess.
You aren't sure? You don't think it is helping anymore?
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The Men's Chorus has booked Victoria Clark for their holiday concert. I am so thrilled.
Dear Grim Reaper, so far this year you have taken away my favourite celebrity Jade Goody, my favourite dancer Michael Jackson, my favourite actor Patrick Swayze & now my favourite singer Stephen Gateley. Just so you know, my favourite composer is Andrew Lloyd Webber Broadway actress is Victoria Clark.
;)
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So... Who will be next in line?
Oprah Winfrey to End Her Talk Show (http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/19/oprah-winfrey-to-end-her-talk-show/?src=twt&twt=artsbeat)
Singdaw, are you available?
I think you would be amazed to learn that DAW might just be reticent. Oh, yes, he might be reticent. In person, he's rather conservative in his speech (unlike here on the forum where he's a wild thang).
Dear David and I have met, Ron. Yes, there seems to be two sides to him. Likewise, Miss Karen. What, I ask, is it about HHW that brings out the wild side?? (That's a rhetorical question. ;) )
I cannot say. No, I cannot. And if I could say, I durst not. Nay, I durst not.
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DRs Ron Pulliam & Jeanne - You've obviously never met DRs DAW and Miss Karen after they've eaten a slice of Monkey Cake and/or a Levain Cookie. ;)
No...I haven't had that singular sensation.
But I have sat opposite DAW when he's eating kosher dills and chicken livers.
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The Men's Chorus has booked Victoria Clark for their holiday concert. I am so thrilled.
Dear Grim Reaper, so far this year you have taken away my favourite celebrity Jade Goody, my favourite dancer Michael Jackson, my favourite actor Patrick Swayze & now my favourite singer Stephen Gateley. Just so you know, my favourite composer is Andrew Lloyd Webber Broadway actress is Victoria Clark.
;)
That's very funny! I just find her "see how hard I'm acting" technique awful and her voice nothing special, neither beautiful nor of much character; I do not understand the raving about her.
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LOL-DR elmore, I don't care how far back the expression goes, I still think it is wrong to use it.
How did PT go today?
OK, I guess.
You aren't sure? You don't think it is helping anymore?
It's helping fine. I probably don't even need the sessions.
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I'm glad it is helping.:D Do you think you can do it on your own?
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For those of you who have not seen this funny video of the kitten & the policeman:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_zRPWyATZw
It was taken from the dashcam on the police car.
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Just watched "Grey's Anatomy" live... Now THAT is how you finish up the first half of a season!
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DRs Jane, JMK & MBarnum - Any chance you happen to know any of the people in this video:
PINK GLOVE DANCE FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEdVfyt-mLw)
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Just watched "Grey's Anatomy" live... Now THAT is how you finish up the first half of a season!
Ooo! Can't wait! ;D
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Of course, the downside to last night's theater outing with my family was having to miss GLEE. Are those episodes available online?
The entire first 13-epiodes of the season will be coming out on DVD in December.
I'll be getting that.
I've asked to review the set, but there's no assurance that Fox will send us a review copy. We'll see.
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This just in from Carlton Cuse, an executive producer of "Lost", via Twitter:
@CarltonCuse LOST will premiere Tuesday, February 2 at 9PM.
*And I love the comment from the NY Times' blurb: "Remind us, who the heck was Jacob again?" ;)
Good to know, but where will the DANCING WITH THE STARS results show go now? Is ABC going to put it on at 8 and move 'V' to Wednesdays at 10? Interesting.
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I have read all of these postings generalizing about my reputation, and all I can say is that I'm nonplussed. Yes, I am nonplussed. ;D
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Nope DR Jose.
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DR Jeanne - very, very sorry to hear about all of those co$tly car repair$. :(
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Watching a Blu and Ray from merry olde England - we love our multi-region player.
I don't even have time to watch my Region A Blu-rays.
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I did a lot of cleaning out today and got rid of/donated over 30 large bags of books. :) Unfortunately, that is only the tip of the iceberg in terms of what NEEDS to go. :(
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I finished the Julie Andrews version of CINDERELLA. Of course, Jon Cypher's little slip-up is well known, but I think this is the first time I noticed that Edie Adams had a little slip-up, too. At the end of "Impossible/It's Possible" with Julie in the carriage, she was supposed to sing the last two words with Julie, but she forgot and Julie sang the first part of it solo with Edie eventually joining her with "i-ble." It was right before the commercial and goes by in a flash but it is a tiny snafu.
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Two-year old sings selections from Sondheim's Assassins :) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHv4qfVwSWE)
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This just in from Carlton Cuse, an executive producer of "Lost", via Twitter:
@CarltonCuse LOST will premiere Tuesday, February 2 at 9PM.
*And I love the comment from the NY Times' blurb: "Remind us, who the heck was Jacob again?" ;)
Good to know, but where will the DANCING WITH THE STARS results show go now? Is ABC going to put it on at 8 and move 'V' to Wednesdays at 10? Interesting.
Will "DWTS" be back that soon?
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I watched the making-of featurette, too, and how nice to see the surviving cast members talking about the experience. I've always loved the show and the music, but I really noticed this time through just how gorgeous some of that music is, and those lyrics are perfection.
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This just in from Carlton Cuse, an executive producer of "Lost", via Twitter:
@CarltonCuse LOST will premiere Tuesday, February 2 at 9PM.
*And I love the comment from the NY Times' blurb: "Remind us, who the heck was Jacob again?" ;)
Good to know, but where will the DANCING WITH THE STARS results show go now? Is ABC going to put it on at 8 and move 'V' to Wednesdays at 10? Interesting.
Will "DWTS" be back that soon?
Why wouldn't it? The Olympics will be going on, and ABC (and the other networks) will be throwing everything they have to combat it I should think.
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And I guess that means that "Lost" will be competing(?) against NBC's coverage of the Winter Olympics. -Which "V" will not.
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I watched tonight's episode of BONES pretty much "live," starting after the show had been on 8 minutes and basically catching up to it by the half hour.
Good show, interesting case (which I didn't figure out before the revelation), and Ralph Wait made an affecting grandpa.
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And I guess that means that "Lost" will be competing(?) against NBC's coverage of the Winter Olympics. -Which "V" will not.
Of course it will. The Olympics will be on every night for two weeks and run throughout prime time.
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Then I watched tonight's GREY'S ANATOMY. They certainly covered a GREAT many holidays in one episode. Wow! I did enjoy all of the cases this week.
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Time to head home for the ABC line-up.
Until later!
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Two-year old sings selections from Sondheim's Assassins :) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHv4qfVwSWE)
I'll see your two-year old singing Assassins, and raise you a Three-Year Old Singing Hair (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDQT6G80frw)!
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And I guess that means that "Lost" will be competing(?) against NBC's coverage of the Winter Olympics. -Which "V" will not.
Of course it will. The Olympics will be on every night for two weeks and run throughout prime time.
DR MattH - I just haven't looked that far into the future on my TV calendar.
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Three-Year Old Singing Hair (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDQT6G80frw)!
Adorable!!! ;D
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Completely unsatisfying conclusion to a sad season of PROJECT RUNWAY.
I hope they get back to New York City!
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I haven't liked the winner since the first week.
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DR JRand - I haven't really followed this season that closely at all, and even I was disappointed with tonight's outcome.
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Hair!
I don't know but I like this version better! :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIqnLQNeFcQ&feature=related
I guess some people think their kids are trained monkeys! >:(
I am glad that 2 y.o. does not understand a word from that Assassins song!
And I'm asking you; what kind of a name Kieran is?! Gee! ;)
(Shoot :o the father!)
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Well... I'm feeling the need to start winding down a bit earlier tonight, so... A-Wussburgering I shall go...
Goodnight.
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Completely unsatisfying conclusion to a sad season of PROJECT RUNWAY.
I hope they get back to New York City!
The next season is being shot in NYC.
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And I guess that means that "Lost" will be competing(?) against NBC's coverage of the Winter Olympics. -Which "V" will not.
Of course it will. The Olympics will be on every night for two weeks and run throughout prime time.
DR MattH - I just haven't looked that far into the future on my TV calendar.
Well, I just looked up the news article about LOST in VARIETY, and they're saying that 'V' will likely be placed in the 10 p.m. Tuesday slot after LOST.
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Time for me to head downstairs and go to bed.
Good night!
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Two-year old sings selections from Sondheim's Assassins :) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHv4qfVwSWE)
I liked "Why did you do it Johnny? Why did you do it Spiderman"
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Back from Amoeba - got a lot of credit and got some Blu and Rays - Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, Assault On Precinct 13 (John Carpenter), and a region B Blu and Ray of Kenneth Anger short films, none of which I've seen. Oh, and a region B of All Quiet On The Western Front, the TV movie version with Richard Thomas - I've heard good things about it.
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DRs Jane, JMK & MBarnum - Any chance you happen to know any of the people in this video:
PINK GLOVE DANCE FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEdVfyt-mLw)
I think I would be your best bet, Jose--St. V's is in Portland, in fact on the same street (more or less) as the church I MD for. Zach had speech therapy there when he was little. But, to answer your question, no, I didn't recognize anyone. Cool vid, though--and high production values!
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VIBES TO ALL WHO NEED THEM~~~~~~
JMK hope you hear great news very soon. I hate the sitting and waiting part
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Thanks, Cilla. We should know by tomorrow or Monday at the latest.