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Well, you've read the notes, the notes had much ado, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're having much aMOO about the MOO.
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And the word of the day is: ONOMATOMANIA!
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And all I have to say about that is: Cranberries.
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~~~COOKING VIBES~~~
for bk!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Why? Because I'm a giver.
I just am.
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If I were in LA, this is what I would wear to bk's fabulous DO:
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TOD
Wishful Drinking
Murder at the Hollywood Historical Society: An Adriana Hofstetter Mystery
and there were others but I can't remember at this moment.
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TOD
Wishful Drinking
Murder at the Hollywood Historical Society: An Adriana Hofstetter Mystery
and there were others but I can't remember at this moment.
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Is there an echo in here?
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And I'm back in Richmond. :)
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There is a huge bag of Hannukah gelt on my parents' kitchen table. I'm wondering if my parents converted. ??? ::)
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Time to catch up on some posts...
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Good morning, all! I want to be out the door by 8:30 beause I have a trip to Rockeo for a haircut. It's about three weeks late and I am looking shabby and shaggy. Once I am at Rockefeller Center, I will stop at the Post Office and mail three packages. The barber appointment is at 9:30. I will follow that with a trip down to Toyland before I head up to the NYPL on another biography search. I shall then return home and wrap gifts for tomorrow's events.
TOD
The Red Leather Diary by Lily Koppel
Acting Foolish: autobiography by Lewis Stadlen
Murder at the Hollywood Historical Society
Rimbaud: The Double Life of a Rebel
Official Book Club selection by Kathy Griffith
Almost Like Being In Love: novel by Steve Kluger
The Rise and Fall of the Broadway Musical
The Oxford Book of Victorian Ghost Stories
The Oxford Book of English Ghost Stories
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And now that I'm catched up... ;)
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DR elmore - Remember, that since you're part of the production staff for Finian's Rainbow you can get all of your merch at cost - or at least at a sizable discount. Your company manager should have the forms if the merch people won't sell and pass on the discount to you directly.
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DR Cillaliz - Once again, I hope you and your family have a very Merry and Safe and Warm Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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DR td - As for "Unusual Way"... Have you ever heard Sumi Jo's version? Sumi Jo is a coloratura soprano, and she released a crossover album of Broadway songs, "Only Love" (http://www.amazon.com/Sumi-Jo-Only-Stephen-Sondheim/dp/B00004GP1Z/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1261657498&sr=8-1), a couple of years ago. It's quite an interesting listen. *The album is currently out of print, but the Amazon listing I linked to, still has the audio clips/samples.
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bk - I'd keep an eye on your neighbors across the street and make sure that they don't start setting up traffic cones in order to save parking spaces for their guests.
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Once again, thanks for the the Travel Vibes. There was no traffic on the way down, and the staff made sure to put all the Baltimore-bound passengers on another bus before we left NYC. However, even though we saved some time by not having to stop in Charm City, the driver ended up missing one of the exits off of 95 in Virginia for one of the "family" drop-offs. -Although, I think I'm the only passenger who was awake and realized that he had turned around for an exit.
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Or something like that.
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And the U.S. Senate has passed the Health Care Bill.
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And for those DRs who were following news of the kidnapping situation at the post office in Wytheville, VA...
Have any of the new reports stated what toppings he ordered on his pizza? ::)
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Well, I think I'm going to head out for breakfast. I got a craving for some Waffle House scattered and smothered goodness. But before I go...
Merry Christmas Eve!
Or, as Margo Channing would say: Merry Christmas, Eve.
*I "borrowed" that from a Tweep.
Laters...
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Merry Christmas, Yves!
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Good morning! The snow looks absolutely beautiful. The wind hasn't started yet and the main part of the storm won't arrive until tonight. As soon as it's really light out, I'll go take some more photos, it's very lovely.
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A joyous Christmas Eve to you all.
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This morning's breakfast:
Scrambled eggs, grits, country ham, whole wheat biscuit toast. OJ. Coffee.
Lunch yesterday: Pinto beans, crowder peas, macaroni 'n cheese, turnip greens, pork backbone (very tender), pork chop. It was all "leftovers" from previous meals, and it was yummy.
Tonight, we're going to cousin Debra's for the annual Christmas Eve supper. The menu this time is hamburger steak, seven-layer salad and baked potatoes. I'd have gladly made spaghetti sauce for the event, but I did that last year (IIRC). And...my Uncle Rock had us all over for a spaghetti dinner last week.
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My mom and aunt spent yesterday morning getting ready for, and then going to, a funeral. Lots of elderly people in this town. Every Christmas, it seems, one of their friends dies just before Christmas Day.
I used that time and vacuumed the house (about 3,000 sq.ft.). I also put together some flowers for my dad's grave, took my mom's laundry out of the dryer and folded it, and then I wrapped some gifts for my mom and had them under the tree before she got home.
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Good morning!
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Happy Holidays to all!
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Good morning. I have had a headache most of the night.
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Feel better DR Laura! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Good morning all.
Our high speed went out last night but it seems to be back up.
DAW to answer your question from last night, things on Long Island are very nice. We are relaxed and sleeping late (at least for me 7:30 is considered late). I'm eating too much but it is the holidays and the exercise bike awaits my return from Long Island. We already know what we're getting for Christmas but we will pretend to be surprised when the packages are opened this evening (the Morelli's are a Christmas Eve family, while growing up I was in a Christmas Day family). We will go to Anthony's uncle and aunt tomorrow for Christmas day dinner and then we will probably head back to New York on Saturday unless the predicted rain is too much in which case we will postpone until Sunday.
I then still have another full week of vacation. We have no plans for New Years Eve. We will probably stay in, even though Dear Amy (Edi) will be in New York. We stay as far away from Times Square as possible (it may be fun for the first time but it's a MADHOUSE and once is enough).
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It's December the 24th, but I am NOT longing to be up north!
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I found out yesterday that in spite of the financial issues at the office I am getting a bonus but it's not a traditional cash (or check) bonus. Instead I get a floating holiday to be used anytime during the year and I will get a special "lunch with the president". I'm glad to get the floating holiday but lunch with the president (not Barak) is kind of weird since I see him frequently during the year. I've been part of the 14 presentations from April to November (which is why I received the bonus) and they already have a presentation scheduled for January 6th, two days after I return. Oh, well. Lunch should be fun, whatever happens.
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We must go to the Credit Union and either Target or Walgreens. We need some blank CD-Rs and Target is near the Credit Union but Walgreens is having a sale on blank recordable media. If we can find one near us we will go to Walgreens and save a few dollars.
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A bonus? That's great. My husband has never received a Christmas bonus. Nor have I.
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It's December the 24th, but I am NOT longing to be up north!
Especially since a storm is heading through the area again. I assume my family is all safe and warm. They will gather tomorrow and I will call them since they will all be in one place. Since I'm the one away from them all I have to call but with everyone being at my sister's it will be easier to talk to them.
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And the word of the day is: ONOMATOMANIA!
And The Song Of The Day Is: DO,DO,DO !
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I should probably walk on the treadmill here on Long Island today (since I've been eating like a PIG!!!). There is much more snow here than in Manhattan and driving is a bit treacherous because there are many of those traffic blocking snow piles left by plow drivers.
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It's a beautiful morning in Johnston...but a vast storm is "said to be" moving this way. For us, that means rain. For others...it's going to be a whiter Christmas than it has thus far been.
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Well, I have frenzied enough. I must get on with the day.
Later, gaters.
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We went riding last night after our candlelight service at the Johnston Baptist Church.
The outside lights were sparse...and very scattered. SC has a 12.3% unemployement rate. Electricity is one of those utilities that folks cut back on first.
It's kind of sad. Used to be you could ride through any street and see wonderful displays of lights at each house.
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Ron, there's one house on our street with outside lights. It's not mine.
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Good morning!
I slept like the dead and overslept my usual wake-up time by over half an hour. Boy, was I tired last night! It's a gorgeous day here, and so when I have to go out later, it won't be nearly as unpleasant as it might have been. We're supposed to get some rain over the next two days.
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TOD:
The only books I've read this year are books by BK.
I particularly liked:
REWIND
WRITER'S BLOCK
THE KRITZER TRILOGY
Okay, Bruce, you can send me the check now.
;)
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All of Tom Laughlin's films are too long. I find them tedious to sit through now because of their overlength and slow pacing. BORN LOSERS, which introduced the character of Billy Jack, has Billy against a drug dealing, girl raping motorcycle club. (And yet, there is a full, long man-on-man kiss between the club's leader and one of his biker cohorts.) Jane Russell also appears in the movie as a special guest star.
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One bad thing about being in Austin is that I'm going to miss the DO tonight.
:'(
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I'd certainly rank the LADY IN THE DARK book I just finished as one of the best books I've read this year. I also got around to finishing HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS. (I could never make my mind up to finish the last couple of chapters until this past summer when my health was so precarious that I thought I'd better finish it while I could.)
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I certainly enjoyed the couple of chapters I read last night in Meredith Willson's book on writing THE MUSIC MAN. It is going to be a fun read.
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Please note, I have a vest and a scarf under the coat and a hat in my pocket....I'm not that fat!
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I will likely take the day off even if MIGHTY MOUSE appears in the mailbox. It's not due until January 5th, and I have some Blu-ray CHristmas presents I'd like to watch (probably starting with BEETLEJUICE). I also got more Warner Archive discs yesterday, so they're piling up too as well as other CHristmas presents which I'm anxious to explore.
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All of Tom Laughlin's films are too long. I find them tedious to sit through now because of their overlength and slow pacing. BORN LOSERS, which introduced the character of Billy Jack, has Billy against a drug dealing, girl raping motorcycle club. (And yet, there is a full, long man-on-man kiss between the club's leader and one of his biker cohorts.) Jane Russell also appears in the movie as a special guest star.
Actually, I think that the story of the Making of BILLY JACK is more interesting than the movie itself, which I have difficulty watching.
It's my understanding that Laughlin and company grabbed the soundtrack of the picture and held it hostage until Warner Brothers agreed to their demands...whatever they might have been.
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That's a nicely done angel, DR Cilla!
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Nothing much on TV for me tonight, so another reason for me to take today off and watch things I have here that I'm itching to see.
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That's a great snow angel.
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I have never made a snow angel.
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Thanks! It's beautiful out now. But the forecast is another foot of snow tonight and 45 mph winds. I'll post more photos later...breakfast is ready
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A joyous Christmas to all my new friends.
Books are a strange lot because I don't tend to read a lot of books from they year they were published. And I read a lot of 19th century fiction this past year. But some of my favorite current writers had works out, so here's a short list of what I enjoyed, even if it wasn't always the best:
"Rhino Ranch," by Larry McMurtry
"That Old Cape Magic," by Richard Russo
"South of Broad," by Pat Conroy
"Last Night in Twisted River," by John Irving
"Juliet, Naked" by Nick Hornby
"Robert Altman, the Oral Biography," by Mitchell Zwukoff (hilarious stories about Tom Laughlin in his pre-"Billy Jack" days)
"Run" by Ann Patchett
"The Scarecrow," Michael Connelly's sequel to "The Poet," of sorts
"Fool" by Christopher Lamb
A few extras that I loved: "Whatever You Do, Don't Run" by Peter Allison (a memoir of a safari guide read while on safari), "Midnight's Children" by Salman Rushdie, "Food in History" by Reay Tannenhill, "Blindness" by Jose Saramago and 10 Anthony Trollope novels.
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My DH is very happy because Christmas is over.
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We're cleaning up from Christmas as we speak.
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Christmas Eve greetings! We are doing some kitchen puttering and Richard's about to go to Central Pastry to pick up our stollen, which I will divide between us, my mom, and my aunt. We'll visit each of them on our way up to Lima. We're aiming to get there in time to have a nice dinner before Fr. Richard presides over his first "Vigil of the Nativity of Our Lord."
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Presiding vibes for DR RICHARD!
Headache Be Gone vibes for DR LAURA.
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BK, wishing you a marvelous "DO" tonight...the only lamentable thing about it will be our not being able to attend. Please give our best to all.
And a very merry Christmas to all you marvelous Dear Readers of Haines His Way!
TOD:
A few of my favourite books this year were:
Christopher Plummer's autobio, IN SPITE OF MYSELF
Collected Plays of Howard Barker
PAUL, a play by Howard Brenton
UNSEEN ACADEMICALS by Terry Pratchett
THE DARK ISLAND by Henry Treece
THE SECOND HANDSHAKE by Will Fowler
LA REQUIEM and THE FORGOTTEN MAN by Robert Crais
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TOD:
Murder at the Hollywood Historical Society
Leo Lerman The Diaries
The Lady in the Tower - about Anne Boleyn
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Nice snow angel, DR CILLA LIZ.
Well I read the notes quickly from last night, but I am shocked to hear that DR ELMORE is marrying Liza Minnelli, but I hope they will be very happy.
I have not seen the show or heard the score of NINE - I did see 8 1/2 recently and enjoyed it, but I am on the fence about the movie.
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I'm heading down now to get cleaned up so I can go out on an errand later this morning.
WBBL.
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My DH is very happy because Christmas is over.
We're cleaning up from Christmas as we speak.
My, but Christmas certainly seems to have come and gone quickly for a couple of our very dear readers.
:o
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Good morning. I have had a headache most of the night.
Feel better vibes for DR Laura.
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It's very nice that your company found a way to reward their hard working employees with a bonus even in their troubled financial times, DR Ben.
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A Merry Christmas -- and Happy Holidays to each of you and yours
(DR Elmo -- I've got your Xmas CD in may car CD player, my MO each year, so I'm thinking of ya as I motor about these holidays)
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Nice angel, DR Cillaliz! :)
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...We stay as far away from Times Square as possible (it may be fun for the first time but it's a MADHOUSE and once is enough).
I feel the same way about making snow angels. It's fun the first time, but too cold and wet to make it a habit.
Thank you to DR Cillaliz for the beautiful snow angel she shared with us this morning. I hope there was a big cup of hot chocolate waiting for you inside!
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~~~HEADACHE BEGONE VIBES~~~
FOR LAURA DR!!!
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Congratulations on your bonus, DR Ben - you deserve it for doing all those presentations. As for money vs. time off, when we were offered that for unused sick leave, I always took the time off. Priceless, to me.
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Thanks for the vibes. It's much better now.
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For Those That DO The DO -Enjoy The DO
For Those Who Don't -Make Your Own DO
Whatever You DO -Enjoy!
Happy Holidays To All My Friends On HHW Who Make The DOing So Much
Fun!!
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Congrats to DR BEN!
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So there will be dueling do's in Studio City tonight......it's like High Noon.
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If I was going to MR BK's do tonight, this is what I would wear.
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I am tempted to buy the BILLY JACK 4 DVD set........
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I just got in from my errands and my friend Mario Cantone is doing brilliant impersonations of Judy and Liza on THE VIEW. It's quite funny.
I got to the Rockefeller Center post office at 9 and there was literally one person at the counter. I mailed my packages and went up to the plaza to see this year's tree and I had an epiphany: I was looking at all the toy soldiers and angels and other decorations, and while I was watching the skaters, I realized that it took me 30 years but I've pretty much achieved everything I moved to New York for in 1979. I always knew I wanted to live anywhere but Middletown, Ohio, and throughout high school I would drag home photo books of Paris, Rome, New York, London and other places I hoped to visit at some point. While I'm not working in the theatre as much as I like, I have accomplished all of my goals in moving here, except being rich, and it was a nice Christmas present to realize that.
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Thank you all for the wonderful HHW vibes for Dog Bosco. Sadly, the vet called last night to inform me that his white blood cell count is too high and some other things are off. She thinks that he has a tumor in his spleen and his thyroid is a bit off....so we are going to treat the thyroid situation, and the other situation will just have to play out it's course.
At present Dog Bosco seem to feel and act fine, other then drinking LOTS of water and having an occasional incontinence problem while sleeping. But I can deal with that. the possibility of losing him will be tougher, but that is life and I am grateful for the years that I have had him and for whatever time we have left together.
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I just got in from my errands and my friend Mario Cantone is doing brilliant impersonations of Judy and Liza on THE VIEW. It's quite funny.
I got to the Rockefeller Center post office at 9 and there was literally one person at the counter. I mailed my packages and went up to the plaza to see this year's tree and I had an epiphany: I was looking at all the toy soldiers and angels and other decorations, and while I was watching the skaters, I realized that it took me 30 years but I've pretty much achieved everything I moved to New York for in 1979. I always knew I wanted to live anywhere but Middletown, Ohio, and throughout high school I would drag home photo books of Paris, Rome, New York, London and other places I hoped to visit at some point. While I'm not working in the theatre as much as I like, I have accomplished all of my goals in moving here, except being rich, and it was a nice Christmas present to realize that.
It's a wonderful life, Larry.
And you are very rich in other, more important ways.
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Vibes for DD Bosco and {{{{{hugs}}}}} for DR MBarnum.
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Larry-
You are truly blessed.....and Talented to Boot
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On the brighter side, we had a nice Christmas last night. Many gifts were opened and food was eaten.
4 year old Benny was very vocal about which gifts he received that he did not like, including my DVDs of the Three Stooges. His sister Taylor was quite thrilled with her DVDs of BECAUSE OF WINN DIXIE and some AMERICAN GIRL movie.
Baby Cole simply liked everything and everybody and was especially intrigued by Dog Bosco. Cole's dog is much, much smaller.
I am unsure if there is to be any further Christmas celebrations, and I am fine with that as frankly I would enjoy spending Christmas day at home watching Christmas movies.
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I also received and absolutely awesome box of goodies from DR Elmore! You rock Lawrence, and boy do you know what I like!! ;D
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Here's To Bosco
Healthy Marimbas and Many More Happy Barks!
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Please note, I have a vest and a scarf under the coat and a hat in my pocket....I'm not that fat!
Beautiful Snow Angel!!!!
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And happiest of happy Christmas Eve dances, to Tschaikovsky's Dance of the Snowflakes.
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Thank you all for the wonderful HHW vibes for Dog Bosco. Sadly, the vet called last night to inform me that his white blood cell count is too high and some other things are off. She thinks that he has a tumor in his spleen and his thyroid is a bit off....so we are going to treat the thyroid situation, and the other situation will just have to play out it's course.
At present Dog Bosco seem to feel and act fine, other then drinking LOTS of water and having an occasional incontinence problem while sleeping. But I can deal with that. the possibility of losing him will be tougher, but that is life and I am grateful for the years that I have had him and for whatever time we have left together.
Mikey! I am so sorry to hear all of this. I wish both you and Bosco the best.
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... Well... I'm still up...
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I also received and absolutely awesome box of goodies from DR Elmore! You rock Lawrence, and boy do you know what I like!! ;D
Oy! And I forgot to pack the really hot item!
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Thank you all for the wonderful HHW vibes for Dog Bosco. Sadly, the vet called last night to inform me that his white blood cell count is too high and some other things are off. She thinks that he has a tumor in his spleen and his thyroid is a bit off....so we are going to treat the thyroid situation, and the other situation will just have to play out it's course.
At present Dog Bosco seem to feel and act fine, other then drinking LOTS of water and having an occasional incontinence problem while sleeping. But I can deal with that. the possibility of losing him will be tougher, but that is life and I am grateful for the years that I have had him and for whatever time we have left together.
Ah, honey... this is the most tender time of all. I'm with you. You're in my heart.
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{{{{HUGS}}}} for you DR MBarnum, and ((((TUMMY RUBS))) for your DD Bosco.
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As I head off into my busy day, I wish all and sundried Love, Health, Serenity, Prosperity, Safety... I just know Santa has all those wonderful gifts in his sleigh for you. kisses...
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DR Cillaliz - Thank You for the Snow Angel. I would attempt one here in the front yard of my parents' house, but the snow is now covered in a sheet of ice, and no one likes a shattered angel.
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They don't?
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Just finished listening to the broadcast from King's College, Cambridge.
I am content.
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I got to the Rockefeller Center post office at 9 and there was literally one person at the counter. I mailed my packages and went up to the plaza to see this year's tree and I had an epiphany: I was looking at all the toy soldiers and angels and other decorations, and while I was watching the skaters, I realized that it took me 30 years but I've pretty much achieved everything I moved to New York for in 1979. I always knew I wanted to live anywhere but Middletown, Ohio, and throughout high school I would drag home photo books of Paris, Rome, New York, London and other places I hoped to visit at some point. While I'm not working in the theatre as much as I like, I have accomplished all of my goals in moving here, except being rich, and it was a nice Christmas present to realize that.
:)
Just remember, there's only ONE thing left to do on your "To-Do" list now. That's always a good thing.
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DR elmore3003 - what a wonderful realization. Thanks for sharing it with us!
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Just finished listening to the broadcast from King's College, Cambridge.
I am content.
Ditto.
And Ditto.
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DR MBarnum - I am so very sorry for the health news on DD Bosco. I am glad that he will get treatment and is not hurting or suffering for now.
{{{{{hugs to you both!}}}}}
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Good morning. I have had a headache most of the night.
That's what she said.
Oh... wait...
Nevermind...
::)
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I blame the lack of sleep.
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Just finished listening to the broadcast from King's College, Cambridge.
I am content.
Ditto.
And Ditto.
And Ditto.
We listened while decorating cookies and have decided to make it our new tradition.
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DR Elmore - we're so happy for you and the Christmas "present" you received at Rockefeller Center today - sometimes the best ones aren't in boxes.
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I have not seen the show or heard the score of NINE - I did see 8 1/2 recently and enjoyed it, but I am on the fence about the movie.
Well... Just clear your head before heading to the movie theatre... Pay your $10(?)... And sit back for two hours...
And if you end up not liking it, all you've given up is $10 and two hours.
*And if you don't like it, just think of all the great "comments" you can share with us!
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DR MBarnum - sorry the news wasn't better for you and DD Bosco.
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DR Jose - I have never seen Nine on stage, nor listened to the cast recording. How do you think I'll like the movie?
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DR Ron Pulliam - Did you by chance bring your camera with you to South Carolina? :)
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Please note, I have a vest and a scarf under the coat and a hat in my pocket....I'm not that fat!
;D
fun photo!
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DR Jose - I have never seen Nine on stage, nor listened to the cast recording. How do you think I'll like the movie?
I think you'll like it. It's not a bad movie by any means. Even the NY Times' review isn't that bad. I do think it runs about 10-15 minutes too long, but you'll definitely be at an advantage coming to it "fresh". -You won't be sitting there wondering "What happened to this song?" and "Did they cut that verse?" and "Ah, they changed the lyric because...."
*And the cinematography(?) of the Italian coastline is stunning! -At least it was on the BIG screen at The Ziegeld.
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A joyous Christmas to all my new friends.
A few extras that I loved: "Whatever You Do, Don't Run" by Peter Allison (a memoir of a safari guide read while on safari),
a joyous christmas to you too! i'm pleased to have met you.
this is the only book on your list i have read, and a very fun read it was :)
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hi penny. i'm still catching up. i hope you haven't left by the time i get to your posts.
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My DH is very happy because Christmas is over.
over! ??
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POSSIBLE "NINE" SPOILER AHEAD....
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It's very nice that your company found a way to reward their hard working employees with a bonus even in their troubled financial times, DR Ben.
yes, very creative and says they appreciate you.
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Thanks for the vibes. It's much better now.
:D
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And speaking of birthdays...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY NIECE, ALEXANDRA!!!!
She's hit the big 1-1!!!
*And I still remember not being able to see her right after she was born. There was a huge ice storm in Virginia 11 years ago, and Steve and I got snowed and iced in. However, we were able to make it up to Georgetown Hospital the following day... A True Christmas Gift.
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I have accomplished all of my goals in moving here, except being rich, and it was a nice Christmas present to realize that.
this warms my heart. it is the best christmas gift you can give yourself or those who love you.
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Happy Birthday to DN Alexandra!
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DR Cillaliz - Thank You for the Snow Angel. I would attempt one here in the front yard of my parents' house, but the snow is now covered in a sheet of ice, and no one likes a shattered angel.
lol, we wouldn't want a shattered jose angel.
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Good morning, good day, how are you this beautiful day. I am up, the sky is blue and I have chopping to do. Chopping To Do - isn't that a Stephen Schwartz song?
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PennyO didn't mention if she was coming here - I certainly hope so.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DN ALEXANDRA!
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Vibes for Bosco, MB.
One of my toughest Christmases was 1969. We had to put our family dog down with whom I had grown up on December 26 that year. We knew it was coming all through Christmas, it was really horrible. My sister took me to Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid that night to help me cheer up, but I just cried and cried.
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PennyO didn't mention if she was coming here - I certainly hope so.
She told me in an email she was and I thought she mentioned it to you online yesterday.
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Keith & i remember well our hike with the sweetest of dogs, bosco.
HUGS & VIBES TO BOTH MBARNUM & DD BOSCO!!
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PennyO didn't mention if she was coming here - I certainly hope so.
She told me in an email she was and I thought she mentioned it to you online yesterday.
Well, i don't find an online comment, but she did email me this morning that she would say hello to folks for me at your Big Do tonight.
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Happy 11th birthday to Alexandra, DN of DR Jose!
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Jennifer & DtM, thank you for the birthday wishes for my DS BRYAN.
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OH!
And my streak of Twitter-Luck seems to continue...
Zagat (http://zagat.com) was running a special contest for their NYC-based Followers. They started a new ad campaign, and whoever took the most pictures of their news ads around town and posted them to Twitter would win. Well, I won! And it's quite a nice prize: a 1-year subscription to Zagat.com and a $200 VISA gift card! Merry Christmas to me! ;)
*I'm actually wondering just who else entered. I did a search on Twitter for entries/entrants and only came up with two other people. -And those two people were the two runners-up. -And one of them actually took pictures of various restaurant's Zagat ratings window cards, not their new ads (http://twitpic.com/ugh3s).
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ginny, thank you for the caramel corn recipe. if only we had some kayo syrup in the house.
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CONGRATULATIONS JOSE!
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Many vibes to dear Bosco who looks so jaunty in his Santa Cap!
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I just bought a game for Rose (Anthony's mother) and installed it on the computer. After all the packages are opened I will bring her in to the computer and turn it on and show her. It was an on-line purchase so there was no going outside or wrapping a box. Since she doesn't use the computer while we are here it will be a surprise to her.
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Dear Larry, it's nice to realize a dream. Hugs to you dear friend. I look forward to our visit when we return to NYC.
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And now some lunch.
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ginny what amount of popcorn do you use for 1 recipe of syrup?
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DR Jose: Yes, I do have my camera. I have taken "some" pix, but not many yet. Mostly, they're of the same things in the same places...flowers on graves, etc., Christmas tree, shots of the pond behind the house.
The first get-together is tonight, so I'll snap a few shots there. I may not put them up until I review them after my return to California.
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Add my congrats to DR Jose for winning the Zagat prizes....don't spend all that Visa money at one time.
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Lunch will momentarily be ready:
Vegetable soup with chicken and beef.
Corn bread.
Pecan Pie.
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Congrats to DR JOSE spend your $200 on YOURSELF!!
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DR MBARNUM - sorry to hear about DD BOSCO, and hopefully the medications will improve his condition. He is a beautiful canine!
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Uh Oh - Lucy Ricardo just bought a dress at Don Loper's Salon and it's $400 more than Ricky gave her to spend.
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Alert the media:
I have been informed our dinner tonight will not consist of hamburger steaks after all.
The menu has been changed to barbecued chicken. I don't know if that impacts the baked potatoes and seven-layer salad or not. I suspect it will and that we will have mashed potatoes-and gravy and-corn.
Some things are predictably predictable.
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And speaking of lunch...
Laters...
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Thank you all for the nice thoughts for Bosco.
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I am surrouned by cookies, cakes, and other sweets...what is a diabetic to do!
(of course I am indulging a bit! LOL!)
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Heard from PennyO and she will indeed be here.
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I am trying to remember what books I read this year...and I did read several...most were books about the Hindi film industry.
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There will be free CDs for all in attendance - don't know which yet - and maybe even a t-shirt or two will be given out.
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It's really cold in the house - it heats up very slowly. It was sixty-three when I got up this morning. Too cold for the likes of me.
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Hugs to doggie Bosco and DR MBarnum.
And re: the 4 year old saying which presents he didn't like. Oy. My niece did something similar. Her best friend went on vacation and brought her back a necklace. Apparently my niece threw it on the floor and said she had too many necklaces (this was at daycare). My sister was not happy about this.
I guess my niece must have been in a bad mood because normally she loves jewelry. My sister made her draw her friend a picture and apologize.
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Hopefully we will see pictures of the do.
Is there a chance that the do across the street is actually taking place tomorrow instead of tonight?
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Hopefully she will like my gift. I got her a bunch of Care Bear books. i'm pretty sure she'll like this. I also got her a small sapphire ring in silver. It will be too big so i put a chain on it. But she is obsessed with her birthstone and jewels. So hopefully it will go over well.
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I wish i kept a log of all the books i've read this year. I read about 2 a week, so that could be like 100 books!
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ginny what amount of popcorn do you use for 1 recipe of syrup?
I always use one bag of microwave popcorn. And i always use corn syrup with the margerine and brown sugar.
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I came upon this lovely little poem and thought I would share it with you all...
'WINTER'
by Abigail Elizabeth McIntyre
(http://images.google.com/url?source=imgres&ct=img&q=http://vargmanen.com/images/winter.bmp&usg=AFQjCNGwiFOGxoRFRMDzkmZ5Sqcn22OWOQ)
Crap....It's Cold
The End
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Christmas is over for both my DH (postal worker) and DS (Amazon worker). They are both tired and glad it's over.
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re: the TOD.
Recently i did read the 4th book to a series i really like (it's called GRAVE SECRET). Many people have heard of Charlaine Harris (she writes the Sookie Stackhouse books that TRUE BLOOD is based on).
She writes another series called the Harper Connelly Mysteries. It's about a 20 something girl who was hit by lightning. And now she can feel if a body is buried where she is standing.
Another book I really liked which i read this week is by Lisa McMann. The first book is called WAKE and the one i just read is the sequel called FADE. It's in the young adult section and it's about an 18 year old girl who goes into people's dreams (if they fall asleep and she is near them).
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(((((MBarnum and Bosco)))))
I'm sorry the news wasn't the good news we had hoped for. The time you have left together will be very special.
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ginny what amount of popcorn do you use for 1 recipe of syrup?
DR Jane, the recipe calls for 20 cups of popped popcorn. I've never measured, just filled the roasting pan that I inherited from my mother-in-law. And, Keith will have to help you, because it requires some "muscle" to stir it - and tell him to wear an oven mitt, that caramel is HOT when it touches your skin!
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DR JoseSPiano - congratulations on your ZAGAT Twitter win! :D
And HAPPY 11TH BIRTHDAY to DN Alexandra!
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TOD - not all published in 2009, but my favorite reads this year were People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks, Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry, The Red Leather Diary by Lily Koppel, Mary, Mrs. A Lincoln by Janis Cooke Newman, and Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver.
And, BK, I have yet to read the Adrianna Hofstetter mystery series. In February, my book group is having a young adult literature roundtable and I'm saving them for that, OK?
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DR Jose - I need a tutorial from you on entering (and winning) Twitter contests!
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We are about to head out to drop off confections to my mom and aunt and then head north. It may be Christmas by the time we get back...bye for now!
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I am surrouned by cookies, cakes, and other sweets...what is a diabetic to do!
(of course I am indulging a bit! LOL!)
be very careful!!!
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Back!!
Well, heck - of COURSE I'll be at BK's big do... I haven't missed one in many, many years...
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I am surrouned by cookies, cakes, and other sweets...what is a diabetic to do!
(of course I am indulging a bit! LOL!)
Eat lots!
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How are you feeling this fine day, Jane???
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Jane-
Hope Things are improving.
Very Very Happy Holidays To You And Keith and Family
And A Special Hug to Sherlock.(did you realize that they just made a movie about him ;D ;D ;D.......bow-wow)
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ginny what amount of popcorn do you use for 1 recipe of syrup?
I always use one bag of microwave popcorn. And i always use corn syrup with the margerine and brown sugar.
hmm, i'll have to check what one bag of microwave pop corn equals. all this talk about caramel corn, keith is making pop corn tonight. i think i shall indulge since it is x-mas eve. normally i try not to eat pop corn at night cuz it keeps me awake. if i had caramel corn with the extra sugar i would never sleep, good thing we don't have corn syrup in the house.
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Ginny, okay! Let us know what you think.
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Excellent vibes and xylophones for Bosco.
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Chopping away. There is now no question that the darling neighbors will indeed be bumping heads with me this evening, Do-wise. They've got their gardeners back even though they were there on Monday. I'll tell you, all the lifting of boxes and moving things around - I think I pulled about twenty muscles in my back.
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I am making my once-a-year eggnog.
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ginny what amount of popcorn do you use for 1 recipe of syrup?
DR Jane, the recipe calls for 20 cups of popped popcorn. I've never measured, just filled the roasting pan that I inherited from my mother-in-law. And, Keith will have to help you, because it requires some "muscle" to stir it - and tell him to wear an oven mitt, that caramel is HOT when it touches your skin!
THAT'S A LOT OF CARMEL CORN! I didn't realize there was that much sauce. i would only make a small amount-major down sizing of the recipe needed here-lol
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How are you feeling this fine day, Jane???
better before i took an anti-nausea pill. i've been skipping the morning dose and now realize i was better off without it.
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thank you arnold brockman, overall i think things are improving. we wish there were a drive in theater so sherlock could see the new movie with us :)
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DR DAW, that Christmas poem made me laugh lots!! LOL!
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Vibes to DR Mbarnum and DD Bosco.~~~~~~~~~
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Chopping, slicing, dicing, and mincing is all done. Well, I'm still mincing but, you know, that's just the way it is when you listen to Whoop Up.
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BK, I don't recall if I mentioned the Kritzerland T-shirt's arrival, but it did indeed arrive and I shall wear it proudly!
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We're still waiting for the blizzard to begin. They've been talking about it for so many days that it doesn't seem like it's really going to happen. Anyway, this is a before the next wave that is supposed to be another 12" of snow and 45 mph winds
Here's where I am
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If I were in LA, this is what I would wear to bk's fabulous DO:
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HtSvr0DEcpc/SwJVi5LqsZI/AAAAAAAAB-U/_xSR9idcE8s/s320/l_f7c731c122564599af9ee295a71f8fbc.jpg)
Thank goodness you aren't in LA.
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cilla i've been enjoying the photos
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i iced my shoulder and dozed a few minutes & feel better. good thing as i have pt this afternoon
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I'm back from a few last minute Christmas errands. It's crazy out there!
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I really like your photos, Cilla. Thanks for sharing them.
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It was nice and sunny here today. Still lots of snow mounded up along the edge of the sidewalks, and some corners remain quite slushy and difficult to cross. But on the whole, the sidewalks are all clear and it's nice to just walk around for awhile.
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Congrats to Jose on the string of twitter wins.
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~~~HEADACHE BEGONE VIBES~~~
FOR LAURA DR!!!
Nope, DUH is still here.
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Hmmm, is that a nice thing to say, TCB?
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And I will now get the only truly mystfiying personal interaction of the year out of my head for at least day or so, and embrace the joy of the season.
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Great that you have that feeling, Elmore! Congrats!
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Thanks for the biggest laugh I've had in a long time, DAW, with that Winter poem.
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I also received and absolutely awesome box of goodies from DR Elmore! You rock Lawrence, and boy do you know what I like!! ;D
Nude photos of Jack Lalanne?
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Much love to MBarnum and Bosco.
As humans for Toby and Dylan, we know how you feel about each other.
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[[[[HUGS]]]] to MBarnum and DD Bosco
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Hi Fred!
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Hi TCB
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DR Cillaliz - Thank You for the Snow Angel. I would attempt one here in the front yard of my parents' house, but the snow is now covered in a sheet of ice, and no one likes a shattered angel.
lol, we wouldn't want a shattered jose angel.
I think it is too late to avoid that.
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NORAD (http://www.google.com/intl/en/landing/noradsanta/index.html#utm_campaign=en&utm_medium=hpp&utm_source=en-hpp-na-us-gns-norad)
is tracking Santa. Right now he's in Moscow and will soon be in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
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DRs, Ben Baglay's "E Y Harburg Revisited": does anyone know if it was released on CD? I thought I had all of Ben's "revisited" on CD but I do not have this one and I need it.
Thanks!
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Ron, there's one house on our street with outside lights. It's not mine.
But yours is the one with indoor plumbing.
der Brucer
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We do now.
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The grocery store was crowded today, but it was not the madhouse I was fearing it might be. I got a turkey breast, so I'll be cooking that tomorrow for my meals over the next three to four days.
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Page Eight Dance!!!
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So sorry to read about doggie Bosco, DR MBarnum, but you just remember what a grand and glorious quality of life he's had all these years and don't fret about what's inevitable. You're doing all for him that's humanly possible.
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Back from the jog to the mail place, which I calculate at around two miles, maybe a teeny bit more. I had a few packages and am now almost all caught up with package delivery. One of the packages includes my brand spanking new Kiss My ASS t-shirt.
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And now I shall sauté and simmer.
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The MIGHTY MOUSE set did indeed arrive today, but I had made up my mind I was taking a day off, and so I did. I'll start on it tomorrow.
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I watched two episodes of THE MENTALIST after I got back from lunch with best friend John and his two kids.
The first episode concerned the murder of a movie producer. Among the suspects were his actress wife and his daughter and her bad boy boy friend. A pretty easy case to solve actually. Not one of Patrick's most sterling moments.
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Well, I learned the CD of "E Y Harburg Revisited" was titled "Hold Onto Your Hats," which may be why I never bothered picking it up. If any DR has the CD, please let me know.
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Much better was the second case concerning a couple under witness protection. The husband had ratted on the mob and was later found dead. Two federal marshals also figure prominently in the investigation.
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Well, I learned the CD of "E Y Harburg Revisitwed" was titled "Hold Onto Your Hats," which may be why I never bothered picking it up. If any DR has the CD, please let me know.
I'm pretty sure I don't have that, but I'll certainly look when I go downstairs.
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Then I watched BEETLEJUICE on Blu-ray. Beautiful, deeply colorful transfer, perfect for the cartoonish story and characters. I really enjoyed seeing it again. I wish Sylvia Sidney had been in much more of the movie.
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I watched the first five or ten minutes of GIVE A GIRL A BREAK, the next Warner Archive purchase I had waiting for me in the stack. Just this little bit in, I can already tell that it's a better transfer than I LOVE MELVIN, but it's still not super sharp. The color looks OK so far.
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Thanks Jane and Julie
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Well, I learned the CD of "E Y Harburg Revisitwed" was titled "Hold Onto Your Hats," which may be why I never bothered picking it up. If any DR has the CD, please let me know.
According to my own personal list I have this CD. I won't be able to get to it until Saturday or Sunday when we get back to the City. Here is the Web site for Painted Smiles which lists Hold on to Your Hats as a complete score. It's No. 120 on the list.
Painted Smiles Ben Bagley CDs (http://www.showmusic.com/PaintedSmiles/pscds.htm#TOP)
The following numbers and performers appear on the CD:
Hold On To Your Hats (Complete Score)
Tammy Grimes, Carleton Carpenter, Blossom Dearie, Helen Gallagher, E.Y. Harburg, Patrice Munsel; Arthur Siegel, Ann Hampton Callaway, Ali Robertson, William Cantor
Songs: Opening Numbers (Opening / Hold On to Your Hats / Way Out West / Then You Were Never in Love / Hold On to Your Hats Reprise); Walking Along Minding My Business; Would You Be So Kindly; Life Was Pie for the Pioneer; The World is In My Arms; She Came, She Saw, She Can-Canned; Old Timer; Don't Let It Get You Down; Finale (Down on the Dude Ranch / There's a Great Day Coming Manana); Fancy Meeting You; Moon About Town; Sing the Merry; Where Have We Met Before?; Showgirl Couplets; Poor Whippoorwill; Saroyan; The Silent Spring; Goodnight Mrs. Calabash; Santa Claus; Prairie Love Song (The Enchanted Clock); I'm Not Myself; A Change of Sky
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A bonus? That's great. My husband has never received a Christmas bonus. Nor have I.
Christmas bonus? What's that??
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TOD:
Murder at the Hollywood Historical Society
Ditto. :)
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Then I watched BEETLEJUICE on Blu-ray. Beautiful, deeply colorful transfer, perfect for the cartoonish story and characters. I really enjoyed seeing it again. I wish Sylvia Sidney had been in much more of the movie.
I have several cherche Sidney anecdotes about Frances Farmer. Let's just say Francie wasn't at the top of Sylvia's Christmas list, lol.
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For Those That DO The DO -Enjoy The DO
For Those Who Don't -Make Your Own DO
Whatever You DO -Enjoy!
Happy Holidays To All My Friends On HHW Who Make The DOing So Much
Fun!!
DITTO!! ;D
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Thank you all for the wonderful HHW vibes for Dog Bosco. Sadly, the vet called last night to inform me that his white blood cell count is too high and some other things are off. She thinks that he has a tumor in his spleen and his thyroid is a bit off....so we are going to treat the thyroid situation, and the other situation will just have to play out it's course.
At present Dog Bosco seem to feel and act fine, other then drinking LOTS of water and having an occasional incontinence problem while sleeping. But I can deal with that. the possibility of losing him will be tougher, but that is life and I am grateful for the years that I have had him and for whatever time we have left together.
Michael, I'm so sorry to hear about Bosco. :'(
~~~Vibes of Comfort for You Both!!~~~
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Afternoon surf is now completed. I have some computer maintenance projects and then will shut this down and head downstairs for some hot chocolate tonight and more leisure viewing.
WBBL.
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And now I shall sauté and simmer.
I hope you shall shimmy and simper as you sauté and simmer! :D
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I just got in from my errands and my friend Mario Cantone is doing brilliant impersonations of Judy and Liza on THE VIEW. It's quite funny.
I got to the Rockefeller Center post office at 9 and there was literally one person at the counter. I mailed my packages and went up to the plaza to see this year's tree and I had an epiphany: I was looking at all the toy soldiers and angels and other decorations, and while I was watching the skaters, I realized that it took me 30 years but I've pretty much achieved everything I moved to New York for in 1979. I always knew I wanted to live anywhere but Middletown, Ohio, and throughout high school I would drag home photo books of Paris, Rome, New York, London and other places I hoped to visit at some point. While I'm not working in the theatre as much as I like, I have accomplished all of my goals in moving here, except being rich, and it was a nice Christmas present to realize that.
That's great! Congrats, Larry!
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I got to the Rockefeller Center post office at 9 and there was literally one person at the counter. I mailed my packages and went up to the plaza to see this year's tree and I had an epiphany: I was looking at all the toy soldiers and angels and other decorations, and while I was watching the skaters, I realized that it took me 30 years but I've pretty much achieved everything I moved to New York for in 1979. I always knew I wanted to live anywhere but Middletown, Ohio, and throughout high school I would drag home photo books of Paris, Rome, New York, London and other places I hoped to visit at some point. While I'm not working in the theatre as much as I like, I have accomplished all of my goals in moving here, except being rich, and it was a nice Christmas present to realize that.
:)
Just remember, there's only ONE thing left to do on your "To-Do" list now. That's always a good thing.
True...but why did it have to be that one that's left for him to do?? ;)
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We both have to perform Christmas Eve services tonight. Meaning that we won't arrive at our place of family celebration until after 3:00 AM. :(
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OH!
And my streak of Twitter-Luck seems to continue...
Zagat (http://zagat.com) was running a special contest for their NYC-based Followers. They started a new ad campaign, and whoever took the most pictures of their news ads around town and posted them to Twitter would win. Well, I won! And it's quite a nice prize: a 1-year subscription to Zagat.com and a $200 VISA gift card! Merry Christmas to me! ;)
*I'm actually wondering just who else entered. I did a search on Twitter for entries/entrants and only came up with two other people. -And those two people were the two runners-up. -And one of them actually took pictures of various restaurant's Zagat ratings window cards, not their new ads (http://twitpic.com/ugh3s).
Congrats on ANOTHER Twitter win, Jose!
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DR DAW, that Christmas poem made me laugh lots!! LOL!
I laughed out loud when I read that! ;D
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But this is what I saw on my computer:
I came upon this lovely little poem and thought I would share it with you all...
'WINTER'
by Abigail Elizabeth McIntyre
Crap....It's Cold
The End
I didn't realize that there was supposed to be a picture! It didn't show up on my computer. When I quoted DAW's post, I saw that there was code for a picture (click HERE (http://wallpapers.free-review.net/wallpapers/42/Winter%2C_snow.jpg) for the full sized picture), but it was different than what I'd ever seen before. So, I experimented with the code in DAW's post and found that we can manually resize large photos! Look...this is a normal ratio:
(http://wallpapers.free-review.net/wallpapers/42/Winter%2C_snow.jpg)
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But then there's this:
(http://wallpapers.free-review.net/wallpapers/42/Winter%2C_snow.jpg)
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...and even this:
(http://wallpapers.free-review.net/wallpapers/42/Winter%2C_snow.jpg)
Cool, huh?? :D
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And since we're so close...
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PAGE NINE DANCE!!
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Well, I learned the CD of "E Y Harburg Revisitwed" was titled "Hold Onto Your Hats," which may be why I never bothered picking it up. If any DR has the CD, please let me know.
According to my own personal list I have this CD. I won't be able to get to it until Saturday or Sunday when we get back to the City. Here is the Web site for Painted Smiles which lists Hold on to Your Hats as a complete score. It's No. 120 on the list.
Painted Smiles Ben Bagley CDs (http://www.showmusic.com/PaintedSmiles/pscds.htm#TOP)
The following numbers and performers appear on the CD:
Hold On To Your Hats (Complete Score)
Tammy Grimes, Carleton Carpenter, Blossom Dearie, Helen Gallagher, E.Y. Harburg, Patrice Munsel; Arthur Siegel, Ann Hampton Callaway, Ali Robertson, William Cantor
Songs: Opening Numbers (Opening / Hold On to Your Hats / Way Out West / Then You Were Never in Love / Hold On to Your Hats Reprise); Walking Along Minding My Business; Would You Be So Kindly; Life Was Pie for the Pioneer; The World is In My Arms; She Came, She Saw, She Can-Canned; Old Timer; Don't Let It Get You Down; Finale (Down on the Dude Ranch / There's a Great Day Coming Manana); Fancy Meeting You; Moon About Town; Sing the Merry; Where Have We Met Before?; Showgirl Couplets; Poor Whippoorwill; Saroyan; The Silent Spring; Goodnight Mrs. Calabash; Santa Claus; Prairie Love Song (The Enchanted Clock); I'm Not Myself; A Change of Sky
DR Ben to the rescue! I don't know why I never see Ben Bagley's Painted Smiles CDs in used bins. They all appear to be in limbo now since the death of Jack Holmes, who took over the operation when Ben died.
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Back from the jog to the mail place, which I calculate at around two miles, maybe a teeny bit more. I had a few packages and am now almost all caught up with package delivery. One of the packages includes my brand spanking new Kiss My ASS t-shirt.
Take a picture!
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Well, I need to be going now. I have to take a shower, get dressed, wrap some presents, pick up my niece from her father's mother's house, pick up my sister from her house and we're all going to our parents' house for our annual Christmas eve do. We'll do all our gift giving and receiving tonight. Tomorrow will be a day of resting and eating...and that's about it. :)
HAVE A WONDERFUL AND MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE DAY, EVERYONE!!!!
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I am seeing no pictures in either DAW's post or George's followup.
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Now I don't, either! :(
Too bad it was a rare, priceless, never-otherwise-to-be-obtained candid of FF!
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We both have to perform Christmas Eve services tonight. Meaning that we won't arrive at our place of family celebration until after 3:00 AM. :(
Same here, except that I don't have to perform tonight. And, well, the church is around the corner, so I'll be home right after it's over.
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I have sauteed and am now simmering. Perhaps I'll watch a motion picture on Blu and Ray whilst the simmering occurs.
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I rarely see Bagley CDs in used bins either. It's really frustrating because there are some I don't have and others that I have burned that I would like to replace with regular copies.
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I only have 3 or 4 of the Ben Bagley CDs. It's frustrating, because I would purchase all of them if they were available, but they're not and you can't.
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Same here, except that I don't have to perform tonight. And, well, the church is around the corner, so I'll be home right after it's over.
;D
I think perhaps that Laura DR has already imbibed too much of her once-a-year eggnog. ;)
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LOL.
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Hello, everyone.
Cilla, that is by far the best snow angel I've ever seen! It really looks like an angel.
DAW, I, too, liked the poem. And the photo with it was quite beautiful.
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Mike, I've had many ailing pets over the years. Many have lived much longer than anyone expected. I hope that you and Bosco have many good times yet to come.
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Sauce is simmering away - not quite there yet - I just keep seasoning until it tastes the way I like. Less than three hours to the Do. Just had a cancellation, so really have no idea how many will or will not be here.
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DR JOSE has so many careers in him. In addition to pianist and food photographer, I do think he could make a living just by his many prizes. Congrats, Jose!
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Sauce is simmering away - not quite there yet - I just keep seasoning until it tastes the way I like. Less than three hours to the Do. Just had a cancellation, so really have no idea how many will or will not be here.
Maybe they're going to the neighbor's party?
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Wishing all DRs a Wonderful Christmas!
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Sauce is simmering away - not quite there yet - I just keep seasoning until it tastes the way I like. Less than three hours to the Do. Just had a cancellation, so really have no idea how many will or will not be here.
What? 4FDELUSION isn't coming after all?
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TTFN.
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Wishing all DRs a Wonderful Christmas!
Thank you, DR Jeanne. I second that!
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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ONE AND ALL!
(Even H13D)
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I just ate another Christmas cookie.
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Merry Christmas to all! Except the chinchy bassas.
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Merry Christmas to all! Except the chinchy bassas.
That must be one strong egg nog!
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Well it was a toss-up. Either suffer from this back pain for another four and a half hours until I got home from church; or take a pill and skip church.
I'm skipping church.
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What the H!
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Well, perhaps I did something wrong - let me try again by IP address.
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Sauce is simmering away - not quite there yet - I just keep seasoning until it tastes the way I like. Less than three hours to the Do. Just had a cancellation, so really have no idea how many will or will not be here.
What? 4FDELUSION isn't coming after all?
Hi, Jeff
I'm thinking it was the reviewer BK accused of being a plagiarist.
Love your website, by the way.
Look who's back! And how are the holidays at the Bates Motel?
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I think I forgot to check stuff off when I originally did the ban - I tried to unban and do it again, but couldn't figure out how, but have now added username, IP address, and host name and e-mail. Hopefully that will do the trick. I suppose we'll find out. I think I'll go try on my kiss my ASS shirt.
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And, of course, it's easy to simply remove the post, which I just did. Hopefully this will truly be bye bye birdie. What a bitter little baggage it is. Bah humbug indeed.
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Hopefully what I did did the trick. If not, then I'll contact the board software folks and see what I'm doing wrong.
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bruce, have a wonderful party!
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Merry Christmas to all! Except the chinchy bassas.
;D
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Well it was a toss-up. Either suffer from this back pain for another four and a half hours until I got home from church; or take a pill and skip church.
I'm skipping church.
Good decision
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I hope you are feeling better soon, TCB. (I don't blame you.)
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Again, have no idea who will be here, but the partay will be fun whether two or twenty. I do know dear readers Noel and singingnymph will be here for sure, and my MGM lady will be here, and Doug Haverty and Adryan Russ will be here but later, the Brain MD, Richard Berent will be here at some point, I think dear reader Sam will drop by, but several of our regulars are out of town this year. And Karen Morrow did say she'd be here, so I hope she will be. There could be a LOT of sauce left over this year.
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But since I don't ask for RSVPs, who knows. Oh, and of course dear reader PennyO will be here.
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And she brings a very healthy appetite.
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I may even let a few people have Cherry Ripes.
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Guess I'll shower and get coifed.
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And she brings a very healthy appetite.
;D
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Merry Christmas. My brother went out and checked the road going to his house and called us to say we should stay put. So I broiled some salmon, baked some sweet potatoes, steamed some broccoli and we had a nice dinner.
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Earlier today my mom said divinity was her favorite candy....so i made some
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sounds good.
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...We stay as far away from Times Square as possible (it may be fun for the first time but it's a MADHOUSE and once is enough).
I feel the same way about making snow angels. It's fun the first time, but too cold and wet to make it a habit.
Thank you to DR Cillaliz for the beautiful snow angel she shared with us this morning. I hope there was a big cup of hot chocolate waiting for you inside!
Lots of things are fun the first time. I hope Times Square will be one of them!
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So sorry to hear about Bosco. If it's any help, my ancient cat lived to 20 after being diagnosed with thyroid problems when he was 16. He got so good at taking the medication that I could practically throw it across the room for him to catch. We will keep you both in our thoughts. Big hugs!
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Hmmm. Perhaps the Do across the street IS tomorrow - there are now no cars there at all.
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Wish we could be at bk's big do. Since we'll be in LA at the end of January, can we schedule a "Do-over"??
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Of course we'll have your own personal Do. Meanwhile, dear reader Sam came by and delivered some cookies, but is quite under the weather, so that's another one down - I may be eating a LOT of food tonight :) It could just be PennyO and me.
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Congratulations to DR Jose, who is always a winner in our book!
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A bonus? That's great. My husband has never received a Christmas bonus. Nor have I.
Christmas bonus? What's that??
Since I'm self-employed, I really should give myself a Christmas bonus!
I did receive some nice goodies from DR Elmore, and was very happy to read his epiphany!
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Well, I need to be going now. I have to take a shower, get dressed, wrap some presents, pick up my niece from her father's mother's house, pick up my sister from her house and we're all going to our parents' house for our annual Christmas eve do. We'll do all our gift giving and receiving tonight. Tomorrow will be a day of resting and eating...and that's about it. :)
HAVE A WONDERFUL AND MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE DAY, EVERYONE!!!!
You, too, George, and thank you for the Christmas card!
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feel better vibes for dr sam!
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Just got in from my one day of Christmas shopping. Yesterday I spent all day getting out review copies of our film in rough cut form. One thing about only having a day to shop is that you make decisions faster. And shopping on Christmas Eve...I thought it would be hell, but actually everything was surprisingly empty.
I usually go to my Dad's Christmas Eve, and split Christmas day between my mom and Greg's parents. This year they will be on 3 separate days, which makes things a little easier since they all involve quite a bit of driving.
Now to wrapping and roasting potatoes. I'm cooking brunch and bringing it to my mom's. It was easier than making my house "company-ready".
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I ended up getting sick as soon as I got home but fortunately, it just seems to be a sinus infection and not H1N1. I was a little worried when I had a fever Tuesday night. I'm still keeping my distance from people I like. :-)
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Merry Christmas. My brother went out and checked the road going to his house and called us to say we should stay put. So I broiled some salmon, baked some sweet potatoes, steamed some broccoli and we had a nice dinner.
Yummmm... save me a bite...
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well, my hair is still wet, but i reckon I'll hop in the ol' Honda and toodle off over the 405 to the Valley... I have Christmas cookies for a dozen people or more... BK may have to seriously slide off his meager diet, if we don't get a plethora of hungry holiday makers to gobble the feast...
See you in about 45 minutes, kiddo... or an hour and a half, if anyone is on the road... Ah, driving in LA!!
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My filmmaking partner, Peter, just sent me a set of cast iron skillets. Now I need to learn about how to "season" them. Apparently, these are something people who cook find essential which probably explains why I don't have any.
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But I understand that they're good for hitting people over the head and reshaping their skull into the shape of a skillet. Or so it is in toon-land.
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Since I am skipping church and am now pleasantly medicted; I have no excuse to not be wrapping packages.
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I have now finished making my famous shrimp dip to take to my sister's house tomorrow
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Are you feeling better, TCB?
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feel better edi! i'm glad it doesn't seem to be H1N1.
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penny are you making multiple stops tonight with the cookies?
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Are you feeling better, TCB?
I can usually only go about 8 to 12 hours before I have to give in and take a pain pill. I was hoping I could last today until after church, but I guess I have been doing too much around the house today, so I had to give in and take a pill. I feel mush much better now.
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I must have been gone doing actual good works at church whilst 4FDelusion spread her holiday cheer here, LOL. Am I to understand she's accusing me of being a plagiarist? That really steams me, as I have very carefully rewritten all of MattH's reviews when I've stolen from them so as to make them virtually unidentifiable. ;)
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DR JMK one Sylvia and Frances story, please. For Christmas.
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MR BK's do should be in full swing by now. I am sure they are having a great time. And MR BK is wearing his KMA t-shirt.
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glad you are feeling better tcb.
apparently in oregon the doctor's office cannot fax or call in a script for strong pain meds & we had to drive to the doctor's office to pick up my script. i dropped it off at the pharmacy on the way home & will pick it up on the 26th. i hope there isn't a problem with the insurance approving them. last time we had to argue i had not used up the script too soon.
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I must have been gone doing actual good works at church whilst 4FDelusion spread her holiday cheer here, LOL. Am I to understand she's accusing me of being a plagiarist? That really steams me, as I have very carefully rewritten all of MattH's reviews when I've stolen from them so as to make them virtually unidentifiable. ;)
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Good Evening!
I'm back from Christmas Eve Mass. I have to say that I'm still not used to the "customs" at my parents' current parish. It's all a little too homespun for me, at least in comparison to the Cathedral parish we belonged to in Northern Virginia. There's nothing blasphemous going on. I guess I just miss a proper choir and a grand organ with herald trumpets. In any case...
I was reminded about a couple of things tonight:
-There is good handbell playing/ringing. There is bad handbell playing/ringing. There is no in-between.
-All babies are beautiful on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Well, almost all of them.
-I'm always amazed just how much "vocal muscle memory" I've retained from my grade school years. There are still some hymns that just don't sit well in my voice.
-I prefer singing "Adeste Fideles" rather than "O Come All Ye Faithful".
-I still start to cry when I start the second verse to "Silent Night".
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DR JMK one Sylvia and Frances story, please. For Christmas.
Well this one is extremely festive. I got to know a waiter at a little Village restaurant where evidently Ms. Sidney was a regular customer. Said waiter happened to be a Franatic. One night Ms. Sidney had come in and was evidently already in her cups and then proceeded to drink quite heartily at this little place throughout the evening. The waiter was a bit nervous but ultimately built up enough courage to walk up to Ms. Sidney and ask her what she thought about Frances. Sidney evidently glared briefly at the waiter with one of those "if looks can kill" gazes and then let out a resounding belch, followed by just a bit of spit up. "That's what I think about that talentless bitch," was her only comment, and then she stood up and left.
(You must remember Sylvia was married to Luther Adler and there were evidently rumors going around during Golden Boy that Frances wasn't just being intimate with Odets, LOL).
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And my parents' church has an ad hoc orchestra accompanying their choir (which consists of 2 sopranos, 8 altos and 2 questionable baritones). Tonight's instrumental ensemble consisted of:
Piano
Organ
Hammered Dulcimer
Hand Bells
Flute
Percussion: Congas (which doubles as timpani) and a suspended cymbal.
Quite the Joyful Noise! ;)
*It should also be noted that the woman playing the hand bells also played the flute, although not at the same time. But something tells me that if she could, she would.
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That Sylvia was a card for sure.
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I'm sure bk is Do-ing that Do that he Does so well.
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Oh...
I forgot...
Each Christmas carol was "introduced" with a strum of windchimes.
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Well it was a toss-up. Either suffer from this back pain for another four and a half hours until I got home from church; or take a pill and skip church.
I'm skipping church.
Glad to know you're feeling mushmuch better now, DR TCB.
I'm actually skipping out right now on a party being hosted by some friends-of-my-parents-whom-I've-never-met. First of all, I'm still feeling a bit off kilter from last night's bus ride and lack of sleep. Secondly, as soon as we got back from church, my sinuses started begging for attention. I don't think I'm coming down with anything. I just think it's the lack of sleep. -And I have a feeling I'll probably be in bed by 11:30 tonight, if not sooner.
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But I understand that they're good for hitting people over the head and reshaping their skull into the shape of a skillet. Or so it is in toon-land.
Or like in "Eating Raoul". -The film or the musical. :)
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The first picture from MR BK's do has been posted at TMZ.
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rest well jose & feel better tomorrow!
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Oh...
I forgot...
Each Christmas carol was "introduced" with a strum of windchimes.
I like it....sort of a Buddhist touch.
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My filmmaking partner, Peter, just sent me a set of cast iron skillets. Now I need to learn about how to "season" them. Apparently, these are something people who cook find essential which probably explains why I don't have any.
I prefer my cast iron enameled - a.k.a. Le Creuset.
I understand that's it safe not to use soap when cleaning a cast iron skillet, but, still, I'd rather use soap.
As for seasoning, there are a couple of different methods. One of the easiest is to rub a nice film of shortening over the whole pan, then place it in a 300 degree oven, "upside down", for a while. The easiest - and tastiest - method is to cook a pound of bacon in it. Just cut open a package, place the whole slab in there, and slowly bring the pan up to temp, and cook until the fat is rendered from the bacon.
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lol jrand
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Oh...
I forgot...
Each Christmas carol was "introduced" with a strum of windchimes.
A Strum of Windchimes. That is the name of my next murder mystery.
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Oh...
I forgot...
Each Christmas carol was "introduced" with a strum of windchimes.
I like it....sort of a Buddhist touch.
Something like that.
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rest well jose & feel better tomorrow!
Thank You, DR Jane.
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But I understand that they're good for hitting people over the head and reshaping their skull into the shape of a skillet. Or so it is in toon-land.
Or like in "Eating Raoul". -The film or the musical. :)
One bop
One last bop
It's over...........................
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You want to hear a joyful noise, come to my church. It is both joyful and noisy.
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I have been watching the Universal Sci Fi Collections, followed by WHAT'S UP DOC?, and now LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME. I am my own tv programmer!
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That was a festive story indeed, JMK.
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It certainly got cloudy and colder as the day progressed here. Wonder if I'll have to take a walk in the rain tomorrow morning?
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We need do news.
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And as for tomorrow...
It looks like the nieces/nephew/grandkids won't be coming down from Fairfax until Saturday, so... I should be able to sleep in - and finish wrapping their presents. ;)
Then tomorrow afternoon, I'll be spending a few hours with Steve's family. We're all gathering at his father's house. It will be his first Christmas without his wife, Dora (Steve's mother). I'm sure that after we all get a good cry or two out of the way, we'll be feasting on Papa Austin's famous smoked turkey breast and other Austin family favorites.
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I have been watching the Universal Sci Fi Collections, followed by WHAT'S UP DOC?, and now LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME. I am my own tv programmer!
LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME was Percy Faith's only Oscar nomination. You managed to get 2 of my 3 obsessions mentioned tonight. Anyone for a Sergio Mendes anecdote? ;)
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'night
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I began my evening with GIVE A GIRL A BREAK from the Warner Archive. It looks quite a bit better than I LOVE MELVIN with much better color and sharpness and without interlaced artifacts everywhere. Sure, there's dirt and debris (of different colors), and those bothersome blue flashes which seemed to affect all MGM Technicolor movies in 1952-53 years. Glad to have it. Now if EVERYTHING I HAVE IS YOURS would come out, I could get rid of the laserdisc that has both of them in the set.
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PAGE 12 BK'S DO DANCE!!!!
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My filmmaking partner, Peter, just sent me a set of cast iron skillets. Now I need to learn about how to "season" them. Apparently, these are something people who cook find essential which probably explains why I don't have any.
They also look nice when hung on the wall.
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Next I watched A COLBERT CHRISTMAS, that silly CHristmas special Stephen Colbert did last year. I reviewed it then and pulled it off the shelf to rewatch tonight. Looks really wonderful with bright, rich color. I enjoyed seeing it again.
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I finished my evening watching STAR! Since I've had Gertrude Lawrence and LADY IN THE DARK on my mind a lot while reading that book over the course of the last week, I wanted to watch this again. Didn't quite have enough time to see the whole thing, but I got Gertie married to Richard Aldrich before I had to close up shop.
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Thank You for all the Birthday Wishes for my niece, Alexandra. I will be sure to pass them on to her when she arrives Saturday morning.
*And thanks for the congratulations on my Twitter wins. Even I'm sort of surprised at how many things I've won over the past few weeks. There's a big computer giveaway on Saturday, and if I win that, well... I'm definitely going to buy a bunch of lottery tickets next week. Or maybe not. ;)
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Merry Christmas Eve, y'all!
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Tomorrow, MIGHTY MOUSE. That should be a different kind of Christmas day viewing!
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This evening I went to the Christmas Eve service, and this is what I saw:
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I'm watching the Alistair Sim A CHRISTMAS CAROL. I'm going to follow it with THE SNOWMAN.
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Good evening. I love reading everyone's reports of their evening and the good times that were had.
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I went to Mass this afternoon and had to say "Peace be with you" and shake hands with a woman who was coughing into her hand all through the service. I'm glad I keep sanitized wipes in the glove compartment of my car...
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Well, I learned the CD of "E Y Harburg Revisited" was titled "Hold Onto Your Hats," which may be why I never bothered picking it up. If any DR has the CD, please let me know.
And speaking of "Yip" Harburg, this week's "Connections" column by Edward Rothstein in the New York Times...
Grandish Wordplay: Harburg’s Ish List (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/24/theater/24connect.html)
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...We stay as far away from Times Square as possible (it may be fun for the first time but it's a MADHOUSE and once is enough).
I feel the same way about making snow angels. It's fun the first time, but too cold and wet to make it a habit.
Thank you to DR Cillaliz for the beautiful snow angel she shared with us this morning. I hope there was a big cup of hot chocolate waiting for you inside!
Lots of things are fun the first time. I hope Times Square will be one of them!
I've always thought it would be fun to be there once. Have a great time Edi!
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This evening I went to the Christmas Eve service, and this is what I saw:
:) :) :) :)
Thank You for posting those pictures, DR Laura.
:)
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I stopped very briefly ( and I mean very briefly) at a friend's Chrustmas Eve open house. He did it up right, with the candle lit paper bags lining his walkway to the house. His wife also made these delicious peanut butter and chocolate sandwich cookies. I stuffed a handful into my pocket and ran.
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Merry Christmas. My brother went out and checked the road going to his house and called us to say we should stay put. So I broiled some salmon, baked some sweet potatoes, steamed some broccoli and we had a nice dinner.
Yummmm... save me a bite...
Would love to!
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I am wrapping a few more gifts and drinking some very fine scotch--always a chancy combination of activities. But I am merry!
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...We stay as far away from Times Square as possible (it may be fun for the first time but it's a MADHOUSE and once is enough).
I feel the same way about making snow angels. It's fun the first time, but too cold and wet to make it a habit.
Thank you to DR Cillaliz for the beautiful snow angel she shared with us this morning. I hope there was a big cup of hot chocolate waiting for you inside!
Lots of things are fun the first time. I hope Times Square will be one of them!
I've always thought it would be fun to be there once. Have a great time Edi!
DR edisaurus - Just remember, people start gathering in Times Square in the morning - as soon as the police finish setting up the blockades. -And once you're "in", you are in. They do set up porta-potties, but there's also that system where people form a circle around someone while they do their business on top of a subway grate. Otherwise...
Also remember, that around 12:30am (on January 1, 2010), the NYPD will only let people who can show proof that they either live in Times Square or are staying in a Times Square hotel through Times Square. Otherwise, 8th and 6th Avenues will be your friend. They close it off so that the sanitation department can do their magic(!), and have everything cleaned up by 7:00am. -That ALWAYS amazes me.
Otherwise, wear comfortable shoes and some good layers of clothing. It really is quite the experience. I almost did it again last year - I braved the crowds back in 1991 - but opted to attend a party at a friend's apartment over on 10th Ave. with a great view of the revelers.
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I went to Mass this afternoon and had to say "Peace be with you" and shake hands with a woman who was coughing into her hand all through the service. I'm glad I keep sanitized wipes in the glove compartment of my car...
I noticed they had pumps of hand sanitizer set up on both sides of the altar for the lay people who gave out communion.
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Internet seems pretty quiet (more activity here than I was expecting).
Hope everyone enjoys their evenings. I'm heading downstairs to bed now.
Good night and Happy Holidays!
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Jose, when you say "subway grate," where does said "business" drip? On the subway tracks, or on the people underground, or where?
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I went to Mass this afternoon and had to say "Peace be with you" and shake hands with a woman who was coughing into her hand all through the service. I'm glad I keep sanitized wipes in the glove compartment of my car...
I noticed they had pumps of hand sanitizer set up on both sides of the altar for the lay people who gave out communion.
I'm going to suggest that they put hand sanitizer into the holy water finger dip bowls.
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And now for a Christmas song...
Have a Halle Berry Christmas
It's the best time of 'em all
Make a wish
To see SWORDFISH
Along with MONSTER'S BALL
...that's as far as I got...
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Jose, when you say "subway grate," where does said "business" drip? On the subway tracks, or on the people underground, or where?
All of the above. Or below, as the case may be.
Thankfully, most of the subway grates are also set up as storm drains, so that no water - or other liquids (or solids :-\) - falls onto the tracks or passengers. It all goes into the sewer system. -But there are a few stations where it sometimes "rains" inside the station even though it's not raining outside the station. -Yeah, I know, gross and TMI.
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PAGE 13 IT'S SNOWING IN THE SUBWAY STATION DANCE!!!
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*In other words, when waiting for a train at 50th Street, it's always best to stand away from the tracks. ;)
*I can't tell if that site allows hot-linking - is that pic showing up? Or is it another DR George picture? ;)
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I missed our christmas eve service. They have all been cancelled because of the storm. Our church is still having the 11:00 pm service but the choir is cancelled and they don't expect anyone to be there.It's broadcast on the local cable and the minister lives next door to the church, so he said he'd go and people should stay home and watch on tv
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Mom and Dad and I opened our gifts tonight. It was nice. I'm starting to go a bit stir crazy though. I don't like to be away from the girls this long and I may not get out of here until Sunday
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Cillaliz, I'd like a photo of the Christmas Tree, please.
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OK, I'll take one later, it's very pretty this year
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Lovely photos DR LAURA.
I am one of the lay people, but not as often as I would like to be.
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The music for Love Me or Leave Me is most excellent, DR JMK....as are the dramatics.
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No do reports from the scene....whew it must be swinging at Chez Kimmel this evening.
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All of our guests left the board.
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That picture is showing for me, Jose.
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Oh, and the picture of the guy in the spaghetti is disturbing.
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Oh, and the picture of the guy in the spaghetti is disturbing.
Well, I basically meant that pic for bk and for DR JMK. ;)
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OK... I can definitely feel the sleep starting to flit on my eyes...
Once again...
Merry Christmas to all DRs!
And to all Peace, Love and Joy!!
And Goodnight.
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Getting tired here, too.
Will probably need to wait for tomorrow to read reports about the DO.
Have a wonderful night, everyone.
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate.
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Getting sleepy-eyed here too, which means that Santa is getting near my house...
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For those of us hanging around:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afreOsPe83M
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I finished my evening watching STAR! Since I've had Gertrude Lawrence and LADY IN THE DARK on my mind a lot while reading that book over the course of the last week, I wanted to watch this again. Didn't quite have enough time to see the whole thing, but I got Gertie married to Richard Aldrich before I had to close up shop.
Sounds like you saw the whole film.
They get married right before the end credits. The rice is thrown they get in the car. They talk, credits appear, the end
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Oh, and the picture of the guy in the spaghetti is disturbing.
Well, I basically meant that pic for bk and for DR JMK. ;)
Dolores Erickson, the original Whipped Cream girl, is still alive and living up here in the Pacific NW.
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RE: BEN BAGLEY'S PAINTED SMILES
If it can help anyone, I own the complete set of the Ben Bagley CD's including the two titles they lost control of as BB did not produce them, only distributed them. (Mostly Mercer & The Grass Harp) BK should be able to fil in the blanks about the latter
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL
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Time for to go to bed.
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Greetings one and all
Merry Christmas to one and alll from Wisconsin. After a 13 hour trip to Stevens Point, WI and taht included an hour in the ditch about 20 miles from our destination courtesy of a semi truck.
We had decent driving until we got on the east side of St. Cloud and we hit freezing sleet and snow... It took us two hours to get through the cities.
WE did go have a very nice supper tonight at a local restaurant that served roasted goose. It was quite good.
The weather up here is not pretty at all. We had freezing rain in this part of Wisconsin.
I wanted to stop by and extend holiday greetings.
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A lot of highways are either closed or will be by morning....
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Time for to go to bed.
No kidding! NORAD is reporting that Santa has arrived in Indianapolis.
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Hi DakotaCelt. Glad you made it ok.
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G'night!
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Just finished my basic review of DIDO AND AENEAS, the new version coming out in two weeks with William Christie conducting Les Arts Florissants. This review was easier to plagiarize since I had written a review of the Royal Opera House DIDO AND AENEAS which came out a week or two ago. ;)
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We are back from Lima where Fr. Richard did a wonderful office of lessons and carols followed by a Christmas Eve mass. I went with 40 bags of caramel corn and came home with 6 - well, 7 if you count the one we ate in the car. We've played Santa, had a snack, and now we're watching today's service from the Vatican. I'm about to nestle snug in my bed.
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Since we haven't had a parody of "Something Greater" from APPLAUSE in a while, here's "Subway Grating"
A sudden stream that's flowing
From some New Years tourist
That subway grating
A yellow tinge that's showing
It isn't the purest
That subway grating
The stunning gold of showers
That gets New Yorkers smirking
Like some head waiter
It may go on for hours
With pumps that aren't working
I know that subway grating
A Stagedoor Manor rendition of the real song "Something Greater" :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JSofVy6XG0
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You're fast, FJL. :D
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Laura - So you've seen me eat
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I am seeing no pictures in either DAW's post or George's followup.
Darn...now, I'm not seeing the pictures that I posted, either. :-\
I guess it doesn't work. :P
It was fun while it lasted.
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Well, perhaps I did something wrong - let me try again by IP address.
BK, I have Comcast Internet access and I don't have the same IP address each time I log on...even though I use the same computer at home. For instance, the IP address right now is 67.183.186.16, but the IP address for a post that I made yesterday was 199.250.57.231.
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I believe I.P. Freely happens to be the name of the Subway Grating songwriter.
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Well, I need to be going now. I have to take a shower, get dressed, wrap some presents, pick up my niece from her father's mother's house, pick up my sister from her house and we're all going to our parents' house for our annual Christmas eve do. We'll do all our gift giving and receiving tonight. Tomorrow will be a day of resting and eating...and that's about it. :)
HAVE A WONDERFUL AND MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE DAY, EVERYONE!!!!
I'm back from the family do and SCORE! A couple hunnerd bucks (to quote Bonnie Hunt ;))...in cash!...and fleece sheets from the parents. I also got Costco and iTunes gift cards and "And Another Thing... (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1401323588/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance)," part six of the "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" trilogy. :D
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Gratuitous Christmas Post #400!!
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It's not only the IP - I'd forgotten to tag her username and her local host name and one other thing - all those in combination will hopefully do the trick - if not, I'll find out exactly what to do, but I think all of us have had just about enough of her, although we do wish her a merry holiday season and some good therapy.
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The Do is Done and I must say it was pretty faboo. Despite a few no-shows and starting off with just singingnymph, her friend, and me, we soon had a roomful of people and it built from there. I'd say overall there were probably fifteen to twenty people - we also had dear reader Noel, Richard Berent, Karen Morrow (such a doll), a person from the film score messageboard and his two guests, John Holly (a producer/general manager), PennyO, LACCTAA board member Joanna Erdos, my pal Melissa Ficociello (the set designer of What If), Doug Haverty and his wife and daughter, Adryan Russ and her ever-lovin' Dale Cook, and I think I'm forgetting a couple of people. I'll say more in the notes, which I'm going to write right now. Oh, yeah, I forgot - the lady I license from at MGM came - she's a wonderful gal.
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Well, I need to be going now. I have to take a shower, get dressed, wrap some presents, pick up my niece from her father's mother's house, pick up my sister from her house and we're all going to our parents' house for our annual Christmas eve do. We'll do all our gift giving and receiving tonight. Tomorrow will be a day of resting and eating...and that's about it. :)
HAVE A WONDERFUL AND MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE DAY, EVERYONE!!!!
You, too, George, and thank you for the Christmas card!
You're welcome!
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*In other words, when waiting for a train at 50th Street, it's always best to stand away from the tracks. ;)
*I can't tell if that site allows hot-linking - is that pic showing up? Or is it another DR George picture? ;)
B*tch.
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