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Title: THE TRIP
Post by: bk on January 11, 2010, 12:04:44 AM

Well, you've read the notes, the notes were a trip, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're currently tripping right now.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: bk on January 11, 2010, 12:06:31 AM

And the word of the day is: DISTRAIT!

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: George on January 11, 2010, 12:22:16 AM

BK, I hope your hand gets and feels better very quickly!!

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Ben on January 11, 2010, 04:25:03 AM

Morning all.

We had a very pleasant weekend. We went to Lansky's (http://www.lanskysnyc.com/) deli on the Upper West Side (Columbus between 70th and 71st) on Saturday for Brunch. I had Corned Beef Hash with a Poached Egg and Rye Toast and Coffee and we split an order of Homemade Ruggelach for dessert. Yummm!!!

We entertained Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon. Anthony is having a couple of last shots before the tree and other decorations come down.

We then had baked tilapia (in a lemon pepper sauce), wild rice and mixed vegetables for dinner with some Italian pastry for dessert. And I'm supposed to be on a diet!

Long day ahead at the office. Later, gaters.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Druxy on January 11, 2010, 05:09:31 AM

BK,

Hope your hand is feeling better.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Druxy on January 11, 2010, 05:10:13 AM

TOD:

I love cold leg of lamb.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 11, 2010, 05:34:37 AM

"Last Fall I took a trip..."

(Opening sentence I would often use in grammar school essays.)

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 11, 2010, 05:42:51 AM

TOD:

I am not big on pork, only because I always mistrust that it's going to be tough.  But most of the time when it's served to me I find it tender and tasty.  Go figure...

I do enjoy my sister's traditional pork and sauerkraut at New Year's.  I've had very good pulled meat pork sandwiches.  And I remember a very good sandwich at TGIF or some such place that had a slice of roast pork that was slathered with a spicy mustard and served on ciabatta bread with sauteed onions.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jrand74 on January 11, 2010, 05:44:06 AM

Hand and fingers vibes for MR BK.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 11, 2010, 05:44:06 AM

* * * * *  Unsore Hand Vibes for BK  * * * * *

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jrand74 on January 11, 2010, 05:44:54 AM

Such beautiful and delicious looking cakes yesterday.....from DR JOSE and from the DP of DR MATTHEW.  This is the best way for me to enjoy cake right now - being on a diet and all.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jrand74 on January 11, 2010, 05:45:24 AM

I liked pork chops.....especially served with spaghetti - that was before the diet began of course......

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jrand74 on January 11, 2010, 05:45:34 AM

Off to do some Monday stuff.  I shall return.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: elmore3003 on January 11, 2010, 05:46:36 AM

Good morning, all! I am off to a series of blood tests prior to my physical exam in two weeks. I will come back here for some coffee and breakfast. Following that, I have a trip to midtown to pick up my recording check for FINIAN'S RAINBOW and a stop at the bank. Then I'm off to a meeting about the two Victor Herbert shows and completion deadlines. I hope I have time to return home for a bit. Then I've got a sound check and Jonathan's concert on Canal Street and West Broadway. It will be a long day.

BK, see a doctor about your fall.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Kerry on January 11, 2010, 05:50:04 AM

Sorry you got hurt, Bruce.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: bk on January 11, 2010, 06:09:26 AM

I'm up and have sent eBlast and am now posting about our new release, after which it's back to bed.  I think my hand feels a little better.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Ginny on January 11, 2010, 06:09:49 AM

Monday morning greetings!  Today is the day my Mom signs on the dotted line for her new apartment.  She'll get the keys and we'll check it out and maybe take a few things over, depending on how she feels.  Tomorrow's the big moving day (unless it snows).

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Ginny on January 11, 2010, 06:14:01 AM

BK - sorry to hear about your spill last night.  Glad to hear your hand's feeling better today.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jennifer on January 11, 2010, 06:32:19 AM

I also watched the end of the football game last night. That was crazy!

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jennifer on January 11, 2010, 06:33:12 AM

Last night DR JRand mentioned watching the 1968 version of SWEET NOVEMBER. I've seen that one. But I actually really like the new version with Keanu Reeves and Charlize Theron.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jennifer on January 11, 2010, 06:35:25 AM

Last night DR Jane wrote:

Quote

Is your niece going to private kindergarten or do your public schools offer options?

I don't think they are positive where she is going yet. Because where she was supposed to go is closing.

She will definitely be going to public school. And she does have options.  Where she will probably be going is an English school, but where they do intensive french in kindergarten.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jennifer on January 11, 2010, 06:43:40 AM

Vibes for BK. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

I never can remember which to put (ice or heat), but maybe a nice heating pad would help? Or a sit in the jacuzzi?

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jennifer on January 11, 2010, 06:44:59 AM

I am happy (it doesn't take much).  My library which used to get all the new movies (you could take them for free) has not gotten any new ones since october.

I was sort of thinking maybe they ran out of money at the end of the year.

But now i checked today and all the new movies that were requested from october on are in processing. Yeah!

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Druxy on January 11, 2010, 06:45:38 AM

Just ordered MAD (4) WORLD.

My favorite scene in that film: Jonathan Winters destroying the gas station.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jennifer on January 11, 2010, 06:49:08 AM

re: the TOD

I am not crazy about veal so i never eat it.

I don't really make lamb. The only time i would really eat it would be if the greek food i ate at a restaurant used lamb.

I do make pork sometimes (pork chops or pork roast).

I eat souvlaki often (love it). So often it is made out of pork.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Matt H. on January 11, 2010, 06:50:11 AM

Good morning!

The cold hasn't left us yet. Still in the teens this morning, but hopefully that'll be the last for some time, and it IS supposed to get into the 40s today, the first day in two weeks that it's gotten that high.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Matt H. on January 11, 2010, 06:51:35 AM

I did not take a walk this morning. I still had some congestion in my head, and I am just being super careful. So, more treadmill today. Boo!

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Matt H. on January 11, 2010, 06:53:28 AM

While I was reading this morning's notes, I heard a delivery at my front door: yep, THE SIMPSONS 20th Season on Blu-ray, so that's my work project for the next two days. There are 21 episodes, and I'll start on them this afternoon. I haven't watched THE SIMPSONS  in at least ten years, maybe longer. I did watch THE SIMPSONS MOVIE which I found kind of bland despite all the praise and huge box-office.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Matt H. on January 11, 2010, 06:55:13 AM

BK, I was very sorry to read of your fall. I hope there are no lingering after effects.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Matt H. on January 11, 2010, 06:57:47 AM

All the networks have new offerings tonight except for the CW, and fans of FRINGE are reminded that there is a new episode on tonight at 9 p.m.

Other reminders:

CHUCK back into its regular Monday at 8 timeslot. (I haven't watched last night's shows yet.)

HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER's 100th episode. I haven't watched the show in several years, but I've got the DVR set to record it because there is a musical number at the end of the show that features Neil Patrick Harris.

A new CASTLE tonight.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Matt H. on January 11, 2010, 07:00:09 AM

TOD:

I like pork, veal, and lamb (though I've only had lamb a few times in my life). I don't have any particular way I like them served.

We used to go out to eat every Tuesday when I was a kid, and the restaurant we went to always had breaded veal cutlets on the menu, so I had veal very often growing up. I don't have it so much now.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Matt H. on January 11, 2010, 07:00:20 AM

Page Two Dance!!!

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: JMK on January 11, 2010, 07:00:57 AM

I believe the topics HIGH TIME followed by THE TRIP will bring in a whole new audience to HHW.  ;)

Feel better, BK.  At least you don't have kidney stones (that we know of).

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Matt H. on January 11, 2010, 07:02:08 AM

Quote from: JMK on January 11, 2010, 07:00:57 AM

I believe the topics HIGH TIME followed by THE TRIP will bring in a whole new audience to HHW.  ;)

In more ways than you might know. Larry Sullivan made an entertaining gay movie a few years ago called THE TRIP.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Ginny on January 11, 2010, 07:10:56 AM

TOD - lamb and veal not so much, but I like pork and cook it sometimes.  Pork chops and pork roast, mainly.  Just last weekend I cooked a pork roast with cranberry glaze in the crockpot - YUM!  And there's nothing better than a good Indiana pork tenderloin sandwich (and nothing worse than a bad Ohio one!) with lettuce and mayonnaise.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Ben on January 11, 2010, 07:13:28 AM

I like pork chops but Anthony doesn't so much so we don't have them that often. I like ham as well. I don't care much for lamb (we never had it when I was growing up, it was too expensive and lamb chops are usually small anyway and feeding a family of seven kids wasn't going to work well on lamb chops).

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Matt H. on January 11, 2010, 07:32:25 AM

Guess I need to head downstairs now to clean up for my lunch outing today with best friend John.

WBBL.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Matthew on January 11, 2010, 07:49:49 AM

I love anything pork related!!   

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jrand74 on January 11, 2010, 08:04:08 AM

Quote from: Druxy on January 11, 2010, 06:45:38 AM

Just ordered MAD (4) WORLD.

My favorite scene in that film: Jonathan Winters destroying the gas station.

It's great!  My favorite is any scene with Milton Berle underplaying - and Ethel Merman getting called an old bag by Buddy Hackett....and of course Dorothy Provine.  I really dislike Sid Caesar in ANYTHING so his scenes grate for me....poor Edie Adams.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jrand74 on January 11, 2010, 08:06:32 AM

Roger Corman made an interesting Peter Fonda movie even FURTHER back called THE TRIP.

DR JENNIFER I watched some of the Theron/Reeves SWEET NOVEMBER and it was nice.....but the role really belongs to Miss Sandy Dennis.....

Sandy was on the Bob Braun Show in Cincinnati once and Braun asked her about all of her glowing reviews, and Sandy said they were wonderful but of course you remember the bad ones.....for one production of THREE SISTERS, a reviewer said that she went after her role like an ape looking for a banana.....

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jrand74 on January 11, 2010, 08:08:43 AM

Which of course gave Braun the opportunity to segue into a commercial for Kroger selling bananas.

Although my favorite Braun gaffe that I viewed myself.....was commenting to Kitty Carlisle that she had once been married to that great songwriter Lorenz Hart.....she corrected him, but was rather cool for the rest of the interview.  Braun was unperturbed that he had made the error  --  didn't acknowledge it, and just moved on.

All those Tyson commercials to get through doncha know.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 11, 2010, 08:12:19 AM

A phrase from BK's notes that I like a lot:

"...the sidewalk there is cracked..."

Sounds poetry-etic.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 11, 2010, 08:17:08 AM

Last night I watched PLAZA SUITE on TCM--it's one of my favorite Neil Simon pics (would love a soundtrack--HINT!)

Afterwards, I thought Robert Osbourn had made a huge error in saying that Neil Simon had written CALIFORNIA SUITE first as a play then adapted it as a screenplay.  I had completely forgotten that CS had ever played on B'way, and yet it did and for over a year.  My memory is fading on vital facts...

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 11, 2010, 08:26:15 AM

Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And it's Monday.  But I have a feeling you all already knew that.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: bk on January 11, 2010, 08:28:05 AM

Went back to bed but didn't sleep.  Have printed out all the orders that have come in (not bad for two and a half hours) and haven't heard from the majority of dealers, so hopefully those will be good orders.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: bk on January 11, 2010, 08:28:23 AM

I think I'll do my errands and whatnot early and get that out of the way.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 11, 2010, 08:29:36 AM

Quote from: Matt H. on January 11, 2010, 06:57:47 AM

All the networks have new offerings tonight except for the CW, and fans of FRINGE are reminded that there is a new episode on tonight at 9 p.m.

Other reminders:

CHUCK back into its regular Monday at 8 timeslot. (I haven't watched last night's shows yet.)

HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER's 100th episode. I haven't watched the show in several years, but I've got the DVR set to record it because there is a musical number at the end of the show that features Neil Patrick Harris.

A new CASTLE tonight.

And the new cycle of "The Bachelor" starts tonight...

I have to say, I find the promos for this new cycle to be quite annoying and, in a sense, condescending and insulting. The whole 1970's "friendly skies" tone - the new Bachelor is a pilot - seems too silly even to me.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: elmore3003 on January 11, 2010, 08:31:20 AM

Quote from: JRand59 on January 11, 2010, 08:08:43 AM

Which of course gave Braun the opportunity to segue into a commercial for Kroger selling bananas.

Although my favorite Braun gaffe that I viewed myself.....was commenting to Kitty Carlisle that she had once been married to that great songwriter Lorenz Hart.....she corrected him, but was rather cool for the rest of the interview.  Braun was unperturbed that he had made the error  --  didn't acknowledge it, and just moved on.

All those Tyson commercials to get through doncha know.

I never thought Bob was the brightest bulb in the lamp but he was awfully kind to Ruth Lyons during all of her personal troubles.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 11, 2010, 08:31:55 AM

bk - If you start feeling any pain in your arm - between your wrist and elbow - get thee to a doctor/ER stat.  Otherwise, I hope your hand is healing well.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: elmore3003 on January 11, 2010, 08:31:55 AM

I've had my breakfast and I am printing out a new orchestra score to take to Toyland with me.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: bk on January 11, 2010, 08:37:58 AM

While the hand is a little sore, it's not too bad this morning.  My arm and neck are a little sore, but nothing terrible, just like I'd pulled a muscle in a minor way.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Druxy on January 11, 2010, 08:42:16 AM

I had a very strange experience yesterday:

I went to school (elementary through high school) with a fellow named Tim Hansel.  We didn't run in the same circles, so were never really friends, just friendly acquaintances.  He was a very nice guy, football hero, president of the student body and all that. [I played the lead in the Senior Play.]

After graduation, we went to separate colleges and he, I believe, got involved in wilderness groups, mountain climbing and other stuff that was not part of my world.

The last time I saw him was 15-16 years ago at our 35th high school reunion.  He was on crutches, having fallen during a climb, but that night he danced up a storm with his wife.

Later, I understand, Tim wrote several inspirational books.

About a month ago (December 13th), for some reason, I started thinking about Tim.  I decided to try to re-connect with him, just to say "hello".  I Goggled him, but could find no direct contact, so I e-mailed a couple of people who knew him to ask them for his contact information.

Yesterday, I was informed that Tim had passed away...on December 13th.

Eerie, huh?

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jrand74 on January 11, 2010, 08:47:01 AM

Whatnot Early is the title of my new mystery novelette.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jrand74 on January 11, 2010, 08:48:29 AM

I always look for books of a metaphysical nature at the Goodwill to put in our Used book section. 

I found a nice practically new book by Sylvia Browne - put it in my cart.

When I got to the checkout - it was missing.  Some bee-yotch took it out of my cart while I wasn't looking.  I hope she suffers the fires of hell.  Yes, I do.  Do not mess with me.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jrand74 on January 11, 2010, 08:49:13 AM

Quote from: Druxy on January 11, 2010, 08:42:16 AM

I had a very strange experience yesterday:

I went to school (elementary through high school) with a fellow named Tim Hansel.  We didn't run in the same circles, so were never really friends, just friendly acquaintances.  He was a very nice guy, football hero, president of the student body and all that. [I played the lead in the Senior Play.]

After graduation, we went to separate colleges and he, I believe, got involved in wilderness groups, mountain climbing and other stuff that was not part of my world.

The last time I saw him was 15-16 years ago at our 35th high school reunion.  He was on crutches, having fallen during a climb, but that night he danced up a storm with his wife.

Later, I understand, Tim wrote several inspirational books.

About a month ago (December 13th), for some reason, I started thinking about Tim.  I decided to try to re-connect with him, just to say "hello".  I Goggled him, but could find no direct contact, so I e-mailed a couple of people who knew him to ask them for his contact information.

Yesterday, I was informed that Tim had passed away...on December 13th.

Eerie, huh?

Not at all.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 11, 2010, 09:00:04 AM

DR druxy - Sometimes we just "know".

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jrand74 on January 11, 2010, 09:00:30 AM

New Project Runway starts this week, too!!!  And they are back in New York City.

That Launch My Line show is terrible.....glad that PR is coming back!

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jrand74 on January 11, 2010, 09:09:38 AM

Burr DeBenning played a supporting role in SWEET NOVEMBER.  I always liked him.  He was very handsome and did a lot of tv and tv movies.

It is always a shock to find out he passed away in 2003 (I have checked his page before)......most interesting.....nothing in his biography on IMDB....sort of a mystery.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 11, 2010, 09:25:23 AM

Yeah!

"Glee" has been picked up for second season!

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 11, 2010, 09:30:39 AM

Quote from: JoseSPiano on January 11, 2010, 08:29:36 AM

Quote from: Matt H. on January 11, 2010, 06:57:47 AM

All the networks have new offerings tonight except for the CW, and fans of FRINGE are reminded that there is a new episode on tonight at 9 p.m.

Other reminders:

CHUCK back into its regular Monday at 8 timeslot. (I haven't watched last night's shows yet.)

HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER's 100th episode. I haven't watched the show in several years, but I've got the DVR set to record it because there is a musical number at the end of the show that features Neil Patrick Harris.

A new CASTLE tonight.

And the new cycle of "The Bachelor" starts tonight...

I have to say, I find the promos for this new cycle to be quite annoying and, in a sense, condescending and insulting. The whole 1970's "friendly skies" tone - the new Bachelor is a pilot - seems too silly even to me.

What they should have done was have all the contestants be stewardesses.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: bk on January 11, 2010, 09:31:26 AM

Just had a wonderful conversation with muse Margaret who loved the new pages and loved the revised old pages and she had nothing to fix. 

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jrand74 on January 11, 2010, 09:38:02 AM

So what talk show are you going on to promote the book when it is released?

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jrand74 on January 11, 2010, 09:41:42 AM

I did my workout today to the CD that DR ELMORE sent me - a radio broadcast featuring the Radio City cast of WHITE HORSE INN....most excellent....although I prefer the German lyrics.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jrand74 on January 11, 2010, 09:42:18 AM

Did Muse Margaret ever meet her television namesake Cynthia Pepper?

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 11, 2010, 09:52:08 AM

And this just came in over the newswire/Twitter...

Post-war New Wave film director, Eric Rohmer, has died at age 89.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 11, 2010, 09:53:14 AM

How come the houses - and homeowners - in soap operas never seem to have smoke detectors, working or otherwise?

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: bk on January 11, 2010, 10:00:44 AM

Yep, Margaret met Cynthia back in the day.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: bk on January 11, 2010, 10:01:44 AM

Back from errands and whatnot and will now look over what I wrote yesterday and then move on.  I do know that what I wrote last night, while fine, is not in the right place in terms of timeline, so that gets moved to a little later, perhaps four or five pages later.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: MBarnum on January 11, 2010, 10:03:36 AM

TOD:

I have never met a lamb, pork, or veal dish that I didn't like, but my favorites would be Sweet and Sour Pork and Lamb Saag.

I can't think of a favorite veal dish, as it has been quite some time since I have had it.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: MBarnum on January 11, 2010, 10:04:15 AM

that was quite a tumble you took BK. Glad you only hurt you hand and not your noggin!

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jrand74 on January 11, 2010, 10:04:54 AM

Quote from: bk on January 11, 2010, 10:00:44 AM

Yep, Margaret met Cynthia back in the day.

Neat!

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jrand74 on January 11, 2010, 10:06:04 AM

DR JOSE I am surprised you had the opportunity to talk with the cast last night....since it was closing night, didn't they have to clean up the dressing rooms and strike the set?

Oh wait.....it was BROADWAY....never mind.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jennifer on January 11, 2010, 10:10:24 AM

re: CHUCK (no spoilers)

I'll be curious if anyone else watching found the beginning slightly confusing. Not enough of a recap of last season for me, and the jumps in time were not clear enough to me.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jennifer on January 11, 2010, 10:11:47 AM

Quote from: JoseSPiano on January 11, 2010, 09:53:14 AM

How come the houses - and homeowners - in soap operas never seem to have smoke detectors, working or otherwise?

Because then people cannot run through the house to save the victims of the fire!

(Very interesting fire on Y&R, huh?)

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jennifer on January 11, 2010, 10:12:28 AM

But other than what i wrote above i really liked the first hour of CHUCK.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 11, 2010, 10:12:56 AM

Quote from: JRand59 on January 11, 2010, 10:06:04 AM

DR JOSE I am surprised you had the opportunity to talk with the cast last night....since it was closing night, didn't they have to clean up the dressing rooms and strike the set?

Oh wait.....it was BROADWAY....never mind.

;D

Although, most of them cleaned up their dressing rooms on Friday and Saturday so that they wouldn't have to rush after yesterday's show and carry all their "stuff" with them to the closing night party. -And once the cleaning crew comes in on Tuesday morning... It all gets trashed.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jrand74 on January 11, 2010, 10:17:27 AM

Same as the Putnam County Playhouse....although we toss it on Sunday after closing on Saturday night.....don't come on Monday looking for your Miley Cyrus headband.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jrand74 on January 11, 2010, 10:18:34 AM

I just found out that my friend Zachary's scenes that were taped in New York will begin showing on ALL MY CHILDREN on January 26,27,28.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jrand74 on January 11, 2010, 10:38:25 AM

The forecast was for some snow today....but so far....nada.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: bk on January 11, 2010, 10:45:01 AM

I'm finally moving on to 1972 at the end of today's work.  And that year will go faster, I think.  That and 1973 will be highlights years, then I'll take more time with 1974, which was really interesting for many reasons, and then 1975, of course, was the year of Nudie and that will be very detailed.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jrand74 on January 11, 2010, 10:45:52 AM

Happy Birthday Sal Mineo.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jrand74 on January 11, 2010, 11:13:58 AM

So sad to be all alone in the world.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 11, 2010, 11:28:03 AM

Quote from: JRand59 on January 11, 2010, 10:45:52 AM

Happy Birthday Sal Mineo.

You might want to say it a tad louder.  He's gonna have difficulty hearing it from here.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jane on January 11, 2010, 11:55:58 AM

Bruce, after a fall like that I’m pleased you can still use your wrist, & get up on your own accord-SWIFT HEALING VIBES!!! P.s.-keep icing it.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jane on January 11, 2010, 11:56:34 AM

Sam, I’m glad you are moving and hope you will be very happy in ventura-
MOVING VIBES!!!

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jane on January 11, 2010, 11:58:36 AM

Quote from: Jennifer on January 11, 2010, 06:35:25 AM

Last night DR Jane wrote:

Quote

Is your niece going to private kindergarten or do your public schools offer options?

I don't think they are positive where she is going yet. Because where she was supposed to go is closing.

She will definitely be going to public school. And she does have options.  Where she will probably be going is an English school, but where they do intensive french in kindergarten.

i should have clarified if your public school is like ours (free) or as in england(you pay).

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 11, 2010, 12:12:52 PM

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on January 11, 2010, 11:28:03 AM

Quote from: JRand59 on January 11, 2010, 10:45:52 AM

Happy Birthday Sal Mineo.

You might want to say it a tad louder.  He's gonna have difficulty hearing it from here.

Is that a comment on your workplace?

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: George on January 11, 2010, 12:37:27 PM

Quote from: JRand59 on January 11, 2010, 08:48:29 AM

I always look for books of a metaphysical nature at the Goodwill to put in our Used book section. 

I found a nice practically new book by Sylvia Browne - put it in my cart.

When I got to the checkout - it was missing.  Some bee-yotch took it out of my cart while I wasn't looking.  I hope she suffers the fires of hell.  Yes, I do.  Do not mess with me.

How rude!! >:(

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: George on January 11, 2010, 12:37:43 PM

Quote from: JoseSPiano on January 11, 2010, 09:53:14 AM

How come the houses - and homeowners - in soap operas never seem to have smoke detectors, working or otherwise?

Two words:  plot device. :P

Another two words:  bad writers. ;)

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: elmore3003 on January 11, 2010, 12:52:52 PM

Quote from: Druxy on January 11, 2010, 08:42:16 AM

I had a very strange experience yesterday:

I went to school (elementary through high school) with a fellow named Tim Hansel.  We didn't run in the same circles, so were never really friends, just friendly acquaintances.  He was a very nice guy, football hero, president of the student body and all that. [I played the lead in the Senior Play.]

After graduation, we went to separate colleges and he, I believe, got involved in wilderness groups, mountain climbing and other stuff that was not part of my world.

The last time I saw him was 15-16 years ago at our 35th high school reunion.  He was on crutches, having fallen during a climb, but that night he danced up a storm with his wife.

Later, I understand, Tim wrote several inspirational books.

About a month ago (December 13th), for some reason, I started thinking about Tim.  I decided to try to re-connect with him, just to say "hello".  I Goggled him, but could find no direct contact, so I e-mailed a couple of people who knew him to ask them for his contact information.

Yesterday, I was informed that Tim had passed away...on December 13th.

Eerie, huh?

I had a copyist friend, Joe Cantlin, who became serioulsy ill with AIDS around 1987, He lived on 79th Street so I would go over to check on him during the summer and fall after he was dismissed from hospital. His health started failing and in November he went back to Beth Israel Hospital, and every night I would go to down to the East Village to see him after work. He stopped eating and showed all signs of his body preparing for death.

On a Sunday in early December, because so many of the orderlies were terrified of contacting the disease, I found him alone in his room, semi-conscious on urine-soaked sheets, a tray of uneaten dinner on his chest, and several piles of dirty sheets in the room. I threw a major fit and got the room cleaned, the sheets removed, and the bed changed. The next night, Monday, when I went to visit him, one of his friends from the NYPL was there, and she and I looted a closet for a basin and towels, stripped Joe and bathed him, and changed his sheets. He was pretty comatose by then, and my last words to him were, I can't be here tomorrow or the next day because I have to finish work for the Men's Chorus concert; I'll see you on Thursday.

I have no idea if he heard me. I was up all night Tuesday night copying band parts for Wednesday's rehearsal. Around 4:30 am, all hell broke loose in my apartment. In my peripheral vision, it looked as though my window blinds were billowing into the room and there was a lot of sparkly lights. Around noon, Wednesday, I was called at the Drama Book Shop by another friend of Joe's and told that Joe died at 4:30 am.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 11, 2010, 12:54:57 PM

And now....

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 11, 2010, 12:55:22 PM

PAGE FOUR!!!!

*At last.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 11, 2010, 12:56:58 PM

And now...

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 11, 2010, 12:57:05 PM

Cranberries!

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 11, 2010, 12:57:12 PM

Post deleted.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 11, 2010, 12:57:25 PM

And...


Laters...

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: George on January 11, 2010, 01:02:56 PM

And now for something completely different...today's date is a palindrome:

01/11/10

Just had to share. :)

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Matt H. on January 11, 2010, 01:09:49 PM

Quote from: JoseSPiano on January 11, 2010, 08:29:36 AM

Quote from: Matt H. on January 11, 2010, 06:57:47 AM

All the networks have new offerings tonight except for the CW, and fans of FRINGE are reminded that there is a new episode on tonight at 9 p.m.

Other reminders:

CHUCK back into its regular Monday at 8 timeslot. (I haven't watched last night's shows yet.)

HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER's 100th episode. I haven't watched the show in several years, but I've got the DVR set to record it because there is a musical number at the end of the show that features Neil Patrick Harris.

A new CASTLE tonight.

And the new cycle of "The Bachelor" starts tonight...

I have to say, I find the promos for this new cycle to be quite annoying and, in a sense, condescending and insulting. The whole 1970's "friendly skies" tone - the new Bachelor is a pilot - seems too silly even to me.

I think you're wrong about that. It started last week, I believe.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Matt H. on January 11, 2010, 01:10:48 PM

Quote from: JRand59 on January 11, 2010, 08:06:32 AM

Roger Corman made an interesting Peter Fonda movie even FURTHER back called THE TRIP.

That was the one I assumed he was referring to.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Matt H. on January 11, 2010, 01:12:52 PM

Quote from: Dan (the Man) on January 11, 2010, 08:17:08 AM

Last night I watched PLAZA SUITE on TCM--it's one of my favorite Neil Simon pics (would love a soundtrack--HINT!)

I love the play, and I like the movie, but I think it was a mistake to use Walter Matthau in all three playlets without using the same actress in all three as well.

I think he was best in the third one (which still makes me fall down laughing).

I think the movie would have been better if Matthau had been used in #3 and other actors used in the other two.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Matt H. on January 11, 2010, 01:16:08 PM

Lunch ran very late, but I did have time to watch last night's BROTHERS & SISTERS. I got SUPER irritated with the perky Kevin this week, but the show did give some explanation for Justin's studying without success and Nora being on top of her potential love life without her children running interference for her.

Another love interest for Sarah.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Matt H. on January 11, 2010, 01:16:27 PM

Is there an echo in here?

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Matt H. on January 11, 2010, 01:17:46 PM

When I got in, I went ahead and started THE SIMPSONS. I got 5 episodes watched.

The first 9 in the set were not produced in high definition, so they're upconverted. They look pretty good with just some banding artifacts to betray they aren't HD.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Matt H. on January 11, 2010, 01:18:59 PM

And couple of things had me really laughing out loud. They did a take-off of the MAD MEN main credits, and it was hysterical.

There was also an entire episode that was an homage to TWO FOR THE ROAD. I suspect very few people who ever saw that episode knew it was aping a movie from 1967.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Matt H. on January 11, 2010, 01:20:07 PM

Then I had time to skim through today's OLTL and ATWT. Nothing of interest on either one, and nothing in the ATWT previews either.

BRING BACK MY FELLAS!!!

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Matt H. on January 11, 2010, 01:20:26 PM

Very quiet in here!

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Druxy on January 11, 2010, 01:37:46 PM

Quote from: JoseSPiano on January 11, 2010, 12:57:05 PM

Cranberries!

Okay, maybe I've missed something.

What is this "Cranberries" thing?

 ???

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Matt H. on January 11, 2010, 01:50:45 PM

I was very happy to read about GLEE's second season pick-up. I think this is the first announced renewal of a first season show for a new season thus far this year. I'm thrilled there will be more episodes.

Of course, I'm eager to see the remaining nine episodes for THIS season, but they're still in production and won't get shown until April.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Matt H. on January 11, 2010, 01:51:36 PM

Now I'm going to hop off-line and do some writing. Then, it's back downstairs for more SIMPSONS.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Matt H. on January 11, 2010, 01:51:55 PM

Ah, rats!

WBBL.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: George on January 11, 2010, 02:02:53 PM

Quote from: Jennifer on January 11, 2010, 10:10:24 AM

re: CHUCK (no spoilers)

I'll be curious if anyone else watching found the beginning slightly confusing. Not enough of a recap of last season for me, and the jumps in time were not clear enough to me.

I had to rewatch the first few minutes at the beginning of the second hour, but otherwise, I didn't have a problem following...but then of course, I was on the computer, so it was probably that I really didn't care that I didn't actually catch everything.

;)

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jrand74 on January 11, 2010, 02:25:15 PM

Arthur Godfrey is kind of a bore, isn't he?

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: elmore3003 on January 11, 2010, 02:38:34 PM

Time to leave for a sound check and a concert. I want a nap.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jrand74 on January 11, 2010, 03:27:55 PM

DVD night!

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: bk on January 11, 2010, 03:34:09 PM

Post deleted.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: bk on January 11, 2010, 03:34:20 PM

Druxy, get with the program, baby.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: bk on January 11, 2010, 03:34:26 PM

Cranberries.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: bk on January 11, 2010, 03:34:33 PM

Nut clusters.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: bk on January 11, 2010, 03:35:20 PM

I have finally had some uninterrupted writing time today and have done eight or so pages - I'm having way too much fun in the current section I'm in, which has to do with Merv Griffin.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jennifer on January 11, 2010, 03:46:36 PM

Quote from: Jane on January 11, 2010, 11:58:36 AM

Quote from: Jennifer on January 11, 2010, 06:35:25 AM

Last night DR Jane wrote:

Quote

Is your niece going to private kindergarten or do your public schools offer options?

I don't think they are positive where she is going yet. Because where she was supposed to go is closing.

She will definitely be going to public school. And she does have options.  Where she will probably be going is an English school, but where they do intensive french in kindergarten.

i should have clarified if your public school is like ours (free) or as in england(you pay).

Yes it's free. Although if you want to go to the daycare (before school, at lunch and after school) you have to pay.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jennifer on January 11, 2010, 03:49:40 PM

BK, I'm not sure if the Kritzerland t-shirt you were sending here got returned to you. But it has not arrived here. I remember you saying you were going to mail it a few weeks ago. Just wanted to let you know.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jennifer on January 11, 2010, 03:58:40 PM

Speaking of THE BACHELOR, (I don't watch it but it did start last week) there is this guy who has insider sources and knows everything about the show. He posted a crazy account of what really happened re: the scandal that a girl got kicked off the show for having sex with a producer.  And he even knows the final 4 and the final person chosen!


http://realitysteve.com/

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jennifer on January 11, 2010, 03:59:19 PM

I am gonna check out CHUCK tonight. And maybe first watch last night's BROTHERS & SISTERS.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Laura on January 11, 2010, 04:00:36 PM

Jelly doughnuts.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jrand74 on January 11, 2010, 04:07:04 PM

Merv Griffin AND Chip Hand.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jrand74 on January 11, 2010, 04:07:14 PM

Post debated.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Laura on January 11, 2010, 04:09:11 PM

Post ignored.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jeanne on January 11, 2010, 04:22:41 PM

Bruce, so sorry to hear about your fall!  I hope you see rapid improvement!

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jane on January 11, 2010, 04:24:40 PM

Quote from: Jennifer on January 11, 2010, 03:49:40 PM

BK, I'm not sure if the Kritzerland t-shirt you were sending here got returned to you. But it has not arrived here. I remember you saying you were going to mail it a few weeks ago. Just wanted to let you know.

did you send me one?  nothing arrived.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jeanne on January 11, 2010, 04:25:14 PM

TOD:
I do not eat pork. That said, at one time there was a little Mexican joint (jernt, of course, in HHW-speak) on Pico Blvd in Santa Monica that served carnitas (pork) tacos which I dearly loved. They had cilantro on them. It was the first time I'd ever had cilantro and I've been addicted ever since.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jeanne on January 11, 2010, 04:26:39 PM

I, too, could use a nap.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: td on January 11, 2010, 04:26:48 PM

Quote from: bk on January 11, 2010, 03:35:20 PM

I have finally had some uninterrupted writing time today and have done eight or so pages - I'm having way too much fun in the current section I'm in, which has to do with Merv Griffin.

Did he want you to be his houseboy?

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: td on January 11, 2010, 04:27:27 PM

Mum fried up some nice boneless pork chops for dinner and we ate as soon as I got in from work.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jeanne on January 11, 2010, 04:27:48 PM

DF&H has returned. We took DD to the dog park over the weekend, which is always fun. One must be careful to wear "protective" shoes, though.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: td on January 11, 2010, 04:27:55 PM

Yesterday, I had turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing made with CRANBERRIES.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: td on January 11, 2010, 04:28:10 PM

Post deleted.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Laura on January 11, 2010, 04:28:15 PM

I had lamb chops yesterday for the first time. I rarely eat mammals, but there were no other choices yesterday where I was.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: td on January 11, 2010, 04:28:17 PM

Post haste.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: td on January 11, 2010, 04:28:26 PM

Post Grape-Nuts.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: TCB on January 11, 2010, 04:33:21 PM

I had my final baby tooth pulled today.  I am now feeling very old.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: TCB on January 11, 2010, 04:40:10 PM

Quote from: Dan (the Man) on January 11, 2010, 09:30:39 AM

Quote from: JoseSPiano on January 11, 2010, 08:29:36 AM

Quote from: Matt H. on January 11, 2010, 06:57:47 AM

All the networks have new offerings tonight except for the CW, and fans of FRINGE are reminded that there is a new episode on tonight at 9 p.m.

Other reminders:

CHUCK back into its regular Monday at 8 timeslot. (I haven't watched last night's shows yet.)

HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER's 100th episode. I haven't watched the show in several years, but I've got the DVR set to record it because there is a musical number at the end of the show that features Neil Patrick Harris.

A new CASTLE tonight.

And the new cycle of "The Bachelor" starts tonight...

I have to say, I find the promos for this new cycle to be quite annoying and, in a sense, condescending and insulting. The whole 1970's "friendly skies" tone - the new Bachelor is a pilot - seems too silly even to me.

What they should have done was have all the contestants be stewardesses.

Or stewards!

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Kerry on January 11, 2010, 04:42:53 PM

Quote from: Laura on January 11, 2010, 04:00:36 PM

Jelly doughnuts.

For me?!?!?!?!?!

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: FJL on January 11, 2010, 04:43:06 PM

Feel-good vibes to BK

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jane on January 11, 2010, 04:43:19 PM

Quote from: TCB on January 11, 2010, 04:33:21 PM

I had my final baby tooth pulled today.  I am now feeling very old.

?

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Kerry on January 11, 2010, 04:44:08 PM

What a quintessential Monday this has been!  OY!

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Kerry on January 11, 2010, 04:45:41 PM

Quote from: George on January 11, 2010, 01:02:56 PM

And now for something completely different...today's date is a palindrome:

01/11/10

Just had to share. :)

  I like that and had not noticed.  Thanks, sweet George!

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: FJL on January 11, 2010, 04:48:26 PM

THIS LINK COMES WITH MAJOR NOT SUITABLE FOR WORK WARNINGS - THE VIDEO IS SUITABLE, BUT THE CONTENT IS NOT.

Hysterically filthy parody of "Save the Best for Last," in honor of Vanessa Williams being about to appear on Broadway.

It's really crass, despicable, and (I thought) hysterical.  I don't know how the lovely singer kisses her family with that mouth after singing this parody.  :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qghEdH5-El8


Or maybe it's already been linked here, in which case, never mind!

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jrand74 on January 11, 2010, 04:48:46 PM

Post Toasties.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jrand74 on January 11, 2010, 04:50:43 PM

DR FJL - it's just so wrong!  ;D

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: FJL on January 11, 2010, 04:53:13 PM

How can something so wrong be so right?

(a "Do What You Do" reference)

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: TCB on January 11, 2010, 05:05:43 PM

PAGE SIX

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: TCB on January 11, 2010, 05:06:44 PM

Quote from: Jane on January 11, 2010, 04:43:19 PM

Quote from: TCB on January 11, 2010, 04:33:21 PM

I had my final baby tooth pulled today.  I am now feeling very old.

?

I have had one baby tooth left in my mouth since I was a baby.  No adult tooth ever came in below it, so the dentists always said to just leave it unless it caused me problems.  I never had any problem until just before I left on the cruise.  The dentist wanted to pull it then, but since it was a lower front tooth, I figured I would rather not look anymore like a hillbilly than I already did.

This weekend, it started bothering me again.  So, reluctantly, I called my dentist this morning and this afternoon it was pulled.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Laura on January 11, 2010, 05:08:43 PM

Aww, that's a shame, TCB. I'm sorry.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Druxy on January 11, 2010, 05:08:43 PM

Quote from: td on January 11, 2010, 04:26:48 PM

Quote from: bk on January 11, 2010, 03:35:20 PM

I have finally had some uninterrupted writing time today and have done eight or so pages - I'm having way too much fun in the current section I'm in, which has to do with Merv Griffin.

Did he want you to be his houseboy?

So, why didn't I interview you when I wrote Merv's biography?

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Druxy on January 11, 2010, 05:12:57 PM

Quote from: FJL on January 11, 2010, 04:48:26 PM

THIS LINK COMES WITH MAJOR NOT SUITABLE FOR WORK WARNINGS - THE VIDEO IS SUITABLE, BUT THE CONTENT IS NOT.

Hysterically filthy parody of "Save the Best for Last," in honor of Vanessa Williams being about to appear on Broadway.

It's really crass, despicable, and (I thought) hysterical.  I don't know how the lovely singer kisses her family with that mouth after singing this parody.  :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qghEdH5-El8


Or maybe it's already been linked here, in which case, never mind!

It is a bit much.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: bk on January 11, 2010, 05:14:58 PM

Jane and Jennifer that is disturbing.  Can you both send me your addresses again, and we'll give it another shot.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: bk on January 11, 2010, 05:15:28 PM

I've given notes on the last of the rewritten scenes and he agreed to some pretty radical cuts and redoing of things.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: TCB on January 11, 2010, 05:16:13 PM

One of my best friends from high school and college has been back in the area for the last several weeks visiting his father.  Saturday, since the weather was nice, he wanted to see my banner hanging on the side of the hospital.

So...............................

(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/actr2000/Allenmore.jpg)

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: bk on January 11, 2010, 05:16:14 PM

I'm really quite tired having only gotten under five hours of sleep.  I think I'll watch a motion picture on Blu and Ray and then after that I might write another page or two.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Basil on January 11, 2010, 05:18:15 PM

Bruce, sorry about your hand. I'm no doctor, but if that gets worse in the next couple of days you should see one.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Laura on January 11, 2010, 05:21:44 PM

:)  TCB

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Basil on January 11, 2010, 05:23:48 PM

I heard the sound clips for It's a Mad (4) World, and while it's great music, it's not my kind of music, unfortunately. That said, I decided to listen to clips from other Krtizerland releases over the past hour or two, and I might inquire into getting two or three more in a few days (if Bruce still has copies, that is).

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Basil on January 11, 2010, 05:26:14 PM

My Kritzerland order for Empire of the Ants and Rhapsody of Steel arrived today as well. EOTA came with an additional autographed booklet signed by Dana Kaproff, although to me it just looks like a couple of black marker squiggles. Haven't cracked the seal open on either disc yet.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jane on January 11, 2010, 05:28:26 PM

sorry TCB.  i hope you won't be toothless for long.

i like the photo of you in front of the add, and that both of you have a mustache & beard, i'm partial to them. :)

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jane on January 11, 2010, 05:34:06 PM

Quote from: bk on January 11, 2010, 05:14:58 PM

Jane and Jennifer that is disturbing.  Can you both send me your addresses again, and we'll give it another shot.

done.  i'm glad jennifer reminded me.  was mine missed & never sent?  i hope so.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: FJL on January 11, 2010, 05:34:41 PM

Druxy - The package arrived.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: FJL on January 11, 2010, 05:45:07 PM

SHAMELESS SHILLING AND BEGGING IN THIS POST

If anyone has time to contribute to the all-important "times-viewed," I put the audio of three non-parody numbers from the show I'm working on on YouTube.  So you don't actually have to watch, it's like radio -  just put each one on in the background and leave them on to the end of each one, and it'll count as a view :)   Positive comments are as always appreciated.

A Brand New Mary
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJnyexTjcgM

How Low Can You Go (the limbo song)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNe9VtWauf0 

Killing Time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAQlmXZ5fas

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jane on January 11, 2010, 06:04:05 PM

"Miep Gies, Woman Who Hid Anne Frank, Dies At 100"

not much else on her after the headline.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jane on January 11, 2010, 06:09:32 PM

i found a good article...http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100112/ap_on_re_eu/eu_netherlands_obit_miep_gies

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Druxy on January 11, 2010, 06:16:06 PM

Quote from: FJL on January 11, 2010, 05:34:41 PM

Druxy - The package arrived.

Enjoy!

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jrand74 on January 11, 2010, 06:53:00 PM

BIG BANG THEORY most enjoyable tonight

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: TCB on January 11, 2010, 06:54:52 PM

G'night!

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Matt H. on January 11, 2010, 07:07:22 PM

I have watched a total of 13 episodes of THE SIMPSONS today. Some really are hysterically funny, and some are duds. There was some great satire on the Apple empire, and the episode about standardized testing in schools was superb.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Cillaliz on January 11, 2010, 07:08:05 PM

Funny you should talk about the tshirts today/ I'm wearing mine

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Matt H. on January 11, 2010, 07:10:01 PM

Quote from: Jane on January 11, 2010, 06:04:05 PM

"Miep Gies, Woman Who Hid Anne Frank, Dies At 100"

not much else on her after the headline.

Oh, that's so sad. She was such a marvelous person. If you have never seen it, rent ANNE FRANK REMEMBERED. She is on camera quite a bit since she played such a role in the family's story. It's a brilliant, Oscar-winning documentary.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Matt H. on January 11, 2010, 07:12:19 PM

I couldn't believe that in this monumental 20th season box set of SIMPSON episodes, the ONLY bonus feature is a 3 1/2-minute preview of that Morgan Spurlock special that aired last night celebrating 20 years of the show. No commentaries, no interviews with the award-winning voice cast, the creator, NOTHING else.

Anyway, since it was on the first disc, I did watch it. The first disc contains the nine 1.33:1 upconverted standard definition episodes produced last season.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Matt H. on January 11, 2010, 07:13:57 PM

I then watched four of the HD 1.78:1 episodes. They do look more three dimensional, but the transfers still aren't perfect. There are artifacts which will keep the set from getting a perfect video score.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Matt H. on January 11, 2010, 07:14:50 PM

This will leave me with eight episodes to watch tomorrow. Since there are no other bonus features with the set, I will have no trouble finishing the episodes tomorrow afternoon.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: George on January 11, 2010, 07:18:01 PM

Quote from: FJL on January 11, 2010, 05:45:07 PM

SHAMELESS SHILLING AND BEGGING IN THIS POST

If anyone has time to contribute to the all-important "times-viewed," I put the audio of three non-parody numbers from the show I'm working on on YouTube.  So you don't actually have to watch, it's like radio -  just put each one on in the background and leave them on to the end of each one, and it'll count as a view :)   Positive comments are as always appreciated.

A Brand New Mary
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJnyexTjcgM

How Low Can You Go (the limbo song)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNe9VtWauf0 

Killing Time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAQlmXZ5fas

These are delightful!  Good job, Fred!

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: George on January 11, 2010, 07:18:59 PM

Quote from: FJL on January 11, 2010, 04:48:26 PM

THIS LINK COMES WITH MAJOR NOT SUITABLE FOR WORK WARNINGS - THE VIDEO IS SUITABLE, BUT THE CONTENT IS NOT.

Hysterically filthy parody of "Save the Best for Last," in honor of Vanessa Williams being about to appear on Broadway.

It's really crass, despicable, and (I thought) hysterical.  I don't know how the lovely singer kisses her family with that mouth after singing this parody.  :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qghEdH5-El8

Or maybe it's already been linked here, in which case, never mind!

This was so bad...but ( :o no pun intended!) sooo funny!

;D

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Matt H. on January 11, 2010, 07:20:48 PM

In the time that I had left, I went ahead and watched both episodes of CHUCK from last night.

The things about CHUCK that I always liked are still present, but the things about CHUCK that irritate the crap out of me are ALSO still present. The supposed 2.0-intersect Chuck really isn't any different except for the karate/fight moves and other spy skills. But he's still a bungling, no common sense spy-trainee (the idea of pausing in mid-mission to want to talk about "feelings!" I almost turned the set off right then and there.

This on again/off again relationship is really tired, and I'm afraid it's going to drive me away from the show. I also am VERY tired of the Buy More side of the story. Those nerdy clerks are meant to be funny and add some diversion from the mission, but I find that their antics dissipate any momentum the spy stories generate, and I used my fast forward almost every time they were on camera.

I understand that tonight's episode is completely without the Buy More people, so I'm willing to watch it at some point this week. But if Chuck is still moping around about Sarah and almost ruins missions because he wants to talk instead of DO HIS JOB, I'm going to check out of the show.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: George on January 11, 2010, 07:20:55 PM

PAGE SEVEN CRANBERRIES DANCE!!

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Matt H. on January 11, 2010, 07:21:00 PM

Page Seven Dance!!!

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: George on January 11, 2010, 07:22:05 PM

Beat ya to it, Matt.

:D

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: George on January 11, 2010, 07:24:05 PM

Quote from: Ginny on January 11, 2010, 06:09:49 AM

Monday morning greetings!  Today is the day my Mom signs on the dotted line for her new apartment.  She'll get the keys and we'll check it out and maybe take a few things over, depending on how she feels.  Tomorrow's the big moving day (unless it snows).

Ginny, congrats on your mom's Dotted Line Signage and Her Big Move!!

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: George on January 11, 2010, 07:25:01 PM

And now, it's time for me to leave and go home.  I have a lot of TV to watch tonight and since i'll be watching four, count 'em FOUR channels, I've got some channel juggling to do!

Until later!

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Cillaliz on January 11, 2010, 07:27:42 PM

Quote from: Ginny on January 11, 2010, 06:09:49 AM

Monday morning greetings!  Today is the day my Mom signs on the dotted line for her new apartment.  She'll get the keys and we'll check it out and maybe take a few things over, depending on how she feels.  Tomorrow's the big moving day (unless it snows).

Good moving day vibes for you Dear Mother~~~~~~~~~

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: FJL on January 11, 2010, 07:29:36 PM

Likewise, snow-free moving vibes to Ginny's mom

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Matt H. on January 11, 2010, 07:30:19 PM

Quote from: George on January 11, 2010, 07:22:05 PM

Beat ya to it, Matt.

:D

That's OK. There is room for both of us.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: FJL on January 11, 2010, 07:30:38 PM

Thanks for listening to those, George!

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Matt H. on January 11, 2010, 07:31:53 PM

I am going to do a little writing and then head down, do a last little jaunt on the treadmill, and then go to bed.

Good night!

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Cillaliz on January 11, 2010, 07:32:15 PM

Good evening all. Busy day.  I woke up not feeling too hot, I think it was all the moving books, hacking at ice and digging out the snow.  anyway, had a good day - looked at designs for my new logo.  Edith went with me and it was really fun.  I never considered doing something like that before, but I knew exactly what I wanted and it's looking good. They will be working on laying it out on business careds, letterhead and for the door of my office.   

Can't wait!

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Cillaliz on January 11, 2010, 07:32:48 PM

SPEEDY RECOVERY VIBES TO BK~~~~~~~~~

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Michael on January 11, 2010, 07:55:57 PM

(http://www.grindhousedatabase.com/images/thumb/The_trip_1967.jpg/300px-The_trip_1967.jpg)

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Michael on January 11, 2010, 07:57:07 PM

(http://www.lovefilm.com/lovefilm/images/products/5/46895-large.jpg)

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Michael on January 11, 2010, 07:59:56 PM

IF YOU ARE NOT CAREFUL YOU MIGHT  TRIP AND LAND SOMEWHERE YOU WERE NOT EXCEPTING


(http://www.impawards.com/1985/posters/trip_to_bountiful.jpg)

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Michael on January 11, 2010, 08:05:27 PM

I will have to wait until Friday to place my order for a Mad Mad Mad Mad World

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: elmore3003 on January 11, 2010, 08:21:30 PM

The Jonathan Reid Gealt concert went really well tonight. I don't know how large the crowd was but I would guess over 100 were there. The roster of singers was excellent and the band was quite solid. I've met a wonderful new drummer and keyboard man, and I knew Kirk the bass player and Summer, our cellist, subbed on FINIAN'S RAINBOW. She's quite amazing. It was great to see the wonderful Lauren Kennedy again; she was the only singer I knew. Everyone else was a friend, colleague, or former Boston Conservatory classmate of Jonathan and they were all quite good.

I particularly liked Bridie Carroll and Kasey Marino, and i want to find projects to involve them. After hearing Bridie, I told her that if Steve Sondheim had heard her in 1970, he would have written "Another Hundred People" for her.  She's funny with a great range, and Kasey is the perfect juvenile baritone.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Cillaliz on January 11, 2010, 08:24:48 PM

Holy moly on Rye!!  I just looked out my window and saw something that looked a little strange on the gournd within about 2 feet of my house....all of a sudden he lifted his head..it was an 8 point buck!   He had been curled up under the empty bird feeder.    I knew there were three does that have been sleeping under my big pine tree, but this is the first time I've seen the buck. 

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Sam on January 11, 2010, 08:25:00 PM

Dear Jane, thank you for the moving vibes.

Vibes back to you  ;D.  (for all the posts I missed by being errant and truant).

I am looking forward to the 2 hrs of reading time on the rail commute.

Lots of books are on the shelves waiting to be opened.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Cillaliz on January 11, 2010, 08:25:02 PM

And he really did stop here!

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Cillaliz on January 11, 2010, 08:25:23 PM

Now I know why the cats have been so goofy lately

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: elmore3003 on January 11, 2010, 08:27:47 PM

The bad news is that Joshie lost his Iphone last night in the taxi, and he's very unhappy about it. Jonathan gave us a really wonderful acknowledgement at half time. It was also great to see in the crowd afterwards Bill Russell and his partner Bruce Bossard, whom I have not seen in 25 years. They looked great and it was wonderful to see them

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Sam on January 11, 2010, 08:28:34 PM

I would watch the movie The Trip again.   I like all those weird movies.  Last night I watched Earth Girls Are Easy.  Filmed right here in Studio City at Ventura and Laurel Canyon when there was still a car wash.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Sam on January 11, 2010, 08:30:54 PM

Jelly doughnuts, yum.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Sam on January 11, 2010, 08:39:09 PM

Dear FJL, as George said, delightful.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jeanne on January 11, 2010, 08:45:18 PM

Quote from: TCB on January 11, 2010, 05:16:13 PM

One of my best friends from high school and college has been back in the area for the last several weeks visiting his father.  Saturday, since the weather was nice, he wanted to see my banner hanging on the side of the hospital.

So...............................

(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/actr2000/Allenmore.jpg)

Nice, Tom.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Sam on January 11, 2010, 08:46:02 PM

Dear Cillaliz, stay warm and safe.

 

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jeanne on January 11, 2010, 08:47:09 PM

Quote from: FJL on January 11, 2010, 05:45:07 PM

SHAMELESS SHILLING AND BEGGING IN THIS POST

If anyone has time to contribute to the all-important "times-viewed," I put the audio of three non-parody numbers from the show I'm working on on YouTube.  So you don't actually have to watch, it's like radio -  just put each one on in the background and leave them on to the end of each one, and it'll count as a view :)   Positive comments are as always appreciated.

A Brand New Mary
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJnyexTjcgM

How Low Can You Go (the limbo song)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNe9VtWauf0 

Killing Time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAQlmXZ5fas

These were really fun, Fred. And I LOVE A BRAND NEW MARY!!

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Sam on January 11, 2010, 08:47:24 PM

Night all.

Mega happy vibes.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: bk on January 11, 2010, 08:47:32 PM

Finished with my viewing and shall maybe write another page or two about MERV.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Jeanne on January 11, 2010, 08:50:03 PM

Had a long talk with my friend Sydney, who is now working as a consultant to film festivals. We always exchange movie and TV ideas. I met Sydney not long before I left Virginia. Not fair! We're great friends and I wish she was HERE!

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Michael on January 11, 2010, 08:54:21 PM

I have a pop version of the title song from It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World. I have no idea who sang it, but the lyrics go something like this, (Couldn't grasp all of them)

It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World
When teenage kids look messed-up
They'll tell you they're all dressed-up
That's work (?) they claim in
This Mad Mad Mad Mad World

A girl who makes you drool there
You call hot stuff
They say cool there
It's mean to say in
This Mad Mad Mad Mad World

a boy will buy brand new blue jeans
and if they fill him just right
he'll grow ???????  shrink
They're not right until they're too tight

?????
Or discover whats behind it
??????
What the heck
It's A  Mad Mad Mad Mad World

Lyrics in Spanish
It's A  Mad Mad Mad Mad World

Lyrics in French
It's A  Mad Mad Mad Mad World

Lyrics in German ??
It's A  Mad Mad Mad Mad World

Our traffic is so congested
Mass confusion on wheels
But Detroit is ???
But what they do in Detroit
Is make bigger automobiles

Don't try to understand it
How it happened
Or who planned it
?????
?????
It's A  Mad Mad Mad Mad World

Lyrics in Italian ???
It's A  Mad Mad Mad Mad World

Lyrics in Japanese or Chinese
In this A  Mad Mad Mad Mad World

The only thing you are sure of
IS that nothing is sure
Have a ball
Live it up
?????
??????

Don't try to master mind it
Or discover what's behind it
Just grab your neck
And say what the heck
It's A  Mad Mad Mad Mad World

It's A  Mad Mad Mad Mad World


Now just before I posted the above I tried to see if I could find the lyrics
I think it might be the Shirelles

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Cillaliz on January 11, 2010, 08:59:14 PM

The buck stopped here.   Not the best photo, but the best I could do without scaring him away...maybe he's only a 5 point

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Cillaliz on January 11, 2010, 09:05:49 PM

Funny, none of them seemed interested in the deer block.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 11, 2010, 09:25:34 PM

Good Evening!

It was nice to find out that after not playing piano at all for almost six weeks, I was still able to play earlier tonight. :)

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 11, 2010, 09:26:21 PM

DR FJL - Do you have a Twitter account?  If not, would you like one? ;)

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 11, 2010, 09:44:35 PM

Quote from: elmore3003 on January 11, 2010, 08:27:47 PM

The bad news is that Joshie lost his Iphone last night in the taxi, and he's very unhappy about it. Jonathan gave us a really wonderful acknowledgement at half time. It was also great to see in the crowd afterwards Bill Russell and his partner Bruce Bossard, whom I have not seen in 25 years. They looked great and it was wonderful to see them

DR elmore - Glad to hear that the work that you and Joshie did was so well received - and acknowledged.  -And I'm happy for Jonathan too.  It's nice to know that his "day job" as a desk clerk at Chelsea Studios is truly a day job. :)

*Was Joshie able to use the iPhone's MobileMe "Find My Phone" feature?

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 11, 2010, 09:47:04 PM

Quote from: FJL on January 11, 2010, 05:45:07 PM

SHAMELESS SHILLING AND BEGGING IN THIS POST

If anyone has time to contribute to the all-important "times-viewed," I put the audio of three non-parody numbers from the show I'm working on on YouTube.  So you don't actually have to watch, it's like radio -  just put each one on in the background and leave them on to the end of each one, and it'll count as a view :)   Positive comments are as always appreciated.

A Brand New Mary
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJnyexTjcgM

How Low Can You Go (the limbo song)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNe9VtWauf0 

Killing Time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAQlmXZ5fas

DR FJL - I've also been wondering if you've been considering setting up Facebook Fan Page for your parodies and/or a MySpace Music page.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 11, 2010, 09:57:53 PM

As for the Topic of the Day...

Veal - Osso Buco (braised veal shanks).  Truly one of my favorite dishes. Period.  -Especially the version at Becco (http://www.becco-nyc.com/).

Lamb - I like lamb chops, but prefer leg of lamb (with lots of garlic and rosemary).  Braised lamb shanks (in red wine) are tasty too.

Pork - Double-cut pork chops; pork roast; pork loin; ribs; BBQ; sausage etc., etc., etc...

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: bk on January 11, 2010, 10:04:19 PM

I wrote another two pages for a grand total of twelve today - very happy indeed.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 11, 2010, 10:10:13 PM

In other news...

Earlier tonight I played for a Master Class led by the casting director, Duncan Stewart. Duncan is the lead casting director for the U.S. and international companies of Chicago, as well the upcoming revival of La Cage aux Folles among other projects. Tonight was the first in a series that my friend, Rance Wright, put together: Booster Shot 2010 (http://www.wrightwaymasterclasses.com/local_schedule.php).  There's a good group of actors/students signed up for the classes, and I'm looking forward to the remaining sessions.

The class this Thursday will be an "acting only" session, however...

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 11, 2010, 10:18:53 PM

As I was saying...

The class this Thursday will be an "acting only" session, however...

This Thursday, I will be playing for an event at the Lincoln Triangle (Lincoln Center) Barnes & Noble:

Theatre World 2008-2009 (http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/3023647)

It will be part panel discussion, part book-signing, and part performance.  I will be playing for the "performance". ;)

2009 Theatre World Award Winner, Josh Grisetti, will be performing, as well as another surprise guest or two. :)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/73/Josh_Grisetti_in_2009.jpg)

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 11, 2010, 10:48:52 PM

Quote from: bk on January 11, 2010, 05:14:58 PM

Jane and Jennifer that is disturbing.  Can you both send me your addresses again, and we'll give it another shot.

bk - I did receive my sparkling Kritzerland t-shirt, but I did notice that the Priority Mail envelope that it was sent in had "snagged" on some piece of postal equipment.  I think the bulk of the t-shirt caused the "flap" to stick out.  You may want to fold the t-shirt carefully, then place it in a bag - ziploc or plastic bag (grocery store) - before placing it in the envelope.  That should help it stay flat(ter).

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Laura on January 11, 2010, 11:06:54 PM

That's really neat, Cillaliz, about the deer.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 11, 2010, 11:07:12 PM

Well...

Ummm...

Hmmm...

Uh...



Goodnight.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: George on January 11, 2010, 11:11:31 PM

Topic of the Day:  the only real pork products that I like are regular bacon, Canadian bacon and schitzel.  My mom makes schnitzel (she's German) and it's very good.  Other than that, I don't care for veal or lamb. :P

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: bk on January 11, 2010, 11:14:54 PM

I do love my bacon.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: bk on January 11, 2010, 11:15:05 PM

And my bacon loves me.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: bk on January 11, 2010, 11:15:19 PM

I've been up since six this morning and I'm quite tired.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: bk on January 11, 2010, 11:15:30 PM

And quite not in the mood to write notes.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: bk on January 11, 2010, 11:15:45 PM

And yet, I quite must quite write the notes.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: bk on January 11, 2010, 11:15:58 PM

Post deleted.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: bk on January 11, 2010, 11:16:08 PM

Post toasties.

Title: Re: THE TRIP
Post by: Matthew on January 11, 2010, 11:30:17 PM

Tried to wuss but couldn't, so I'm back