And the word of the day is: ERUCTATION!
Today's photo is of a mischievous velvet monkey waiting for someone to leave a bite of food unattended. We also had to lock our tents up when we left because they would enter and take whatever wasn't too heavy to lift.
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Well, it's a fine story. And it would have been fine had the $32,000 been spent by the bride herself.
But I hope there are some grounds for him to be sued for fraud by the bride's parents, who are innocent in all of this. He knowingly allowed them to spend the money when he knew what he was planning to do.
Yes, I was also disappointed in "Clash of the Titans" when I saw it in its theatrical run. With that cast, you'd think something special would happen. It never does, though. I, too, have never been fond of Rosenthal's score. Someone once told me that Miklos Rozsa had been asked to score it. Whether he was too busy at the time, or whether he thought the prospect loathsome, I cannot say. And, of course, it's only "hearsay."
This is a true story about a recent wedding that took place at Clemson University .
It was in the local newspaper and even Jay Leno mentioned it.
It was a huge wedding with about 300 guests.
After the wedding, at the reception, the groom got up on stage with a microphone to talk to the crowd. He said he wanted to thank everyone for coming, many from long distances, to support them
at their wedding.
He especially wanted to thank the bride's and his family and to thank his new father-in-law for providing such a lavish reception.
As a token of his deep appreciation he said he wanted to give everyone a special gift just from him.
So taped to the bottom of everyone's chair, including the wedding party was an envelope. He said this was his gift to everyone, and asked them to open their envelope.
Inside each manila envelope was an 8x10 glossy of his bride having sex with the best man.
The groom had gotten suspicious of them weeks earlier and had hired a private detective to tail them.
After just standing there, just watching the guests' reactions for a couple of minutes, he turned to the best man and said, "F---you!" Then he turned to his bride and said, "F--- you!"
Then he turned to the dumbfounded crowd and said, "I'm outta here."
He had the marriage annulled first thing in the morning.
While most people would have canceled the wedding immediately after finding out about the affair, this
guy goes through with the charade, as if nothing were wrong.
His revenge--making the bride's parents pay over $32,000 for a 300-guest wedding and reception, and best of all, trashing the bride's and best man's reputations in front of 300 friends and family members.
This guy has balls the size of church bells.
Well, it's a fine story. And it would have been fine had the $32,000 been spent by the bride herself.
But I hope there are some grounds for him to be sued for fraud by the bride's parents, who are innocent in all of this. He knowingly allowed them to spend the money when he knew what he was planning to do.
TOD:
Jason and the Argonauts
I'm up, I'm up. I was awakened at three in the morning by the ringing of the telephonic device, a call, according to the phone voice that tells me who is calling, from Maryland. When I got up this morning I dialed the number in Maryland and got a voice telling me the time.
Congrats to DR JANE on her posting plateau....what was it...28,000?
DR Jane re: facebook
I agree with DR George that you should not put it as spam. Since she is a real person. But i would tell your friend to change her privacy settings so that this person cannot see her friends list. I'm assuming this person is not one of your friends "friends". Cause obviously if she is on her list then your friend should de-friend her.
Well, it's a fine story. And it would have been fine had the $32,000 been spent by the bride herself.
But I hope there are some grounds for him to be sued for fraud by the bride's parents, who are innocent in all of this. He knowingly allowed them to spend the money when he knew what he was planning to do.
This person Jesse21 who posts his "reviews" as if he were a professional reviewer over on All That Chat, does a review round-up the day following. And here's what this oaf does - if he liked the show, then he lists all the positive reviews first. If he didn't like the show, then he puts all the mixed and negative reviews into one big category and lists those first, thereby making it seem like he is never wrong. Why the owners of that board don't stop what he's doing is anyone's guess. They have their own critic, and whatever one may think of him, he is their official critic - not that it takes much to be one over there - they simply ask who has some time on their hands and wants to see free shows and voila - a critic is born.
Well, it's a fine story. And it would have been fine had the $32,000 been spent by the bride herself.
But I hope there are some grounds for him to be sued for fraud by the bride's parents, who are innocent in all of this. He knowingly allowed them to spend the money when he knew what he was planning to do.
My first reaction as well. Aside from the money, what about the emotional grief to the parents!
And the word of the day is: ERUCTATION!
At this point I would be more angry at the groom, and very glad he wasn't my son-in-law.
I have one request I worry about. It is the friend of a friend of a friend. I was shocked when I saw her request, and photo. She is a lovely young teenage girl. I don’t know why she invited me & don’t think she should be doing something like that. I think I’ll write the mutual friend first & ask about her.
At this point I would be more angry at the groom, and very glad he wasn't my son-in-law.
I felt sorry for the parents, too. But, none of this would have happened if the daughter had behaved herself.
It is deadly quiet here at World of Wisdom today......three hours to go....I would like to see some customers in the door, please.
I also watched another newish dvd this week, ALL ABOUT STEVE, with Sandra Bullock. I really like her. And i loved her in THE PROPOSAL.
I'm not 100% sure they chose the right ending. But I really liked it. I thought she was very funny. As was Bradley Cooper (her co-star).
Personally, I was more than glad to see the two characters who were killed in last week's LOST bite the dust. Especially the "assistant," my least favorite performance since Daniel Faraday.
At this point I would be more angry at the groom, and very glad he wasn't my son-in-law.
Crazy day ahead. I'm going to buy a pair of olive trees for the backyard. It's become a viable fruit tree in Texas now that a few varieties will withstand freezing temperatures for part of the year. Will have to get those planted. Then get the house cleaned a little more before a friend arrives for the weekend. I hate housecleaning, so I always put it off until I've got a reason to do it.
At this point I would be more angry at the groom, and very glad he wasn't my son-in-law.
I felt sorry for the parents, too. But, none of this would have happened if the daughter had behaved herself.
I'm wondering if some of our Hainsies/Kimlets are still discussing this "wedding story" because they think it is true.
It's not true. It's made up.
At this point I would be more angry at the groom, and very glad he wasn't my son-in-law.
I felt sorry for the parents, too. But, none of this would have happened if the daughter had behaved herself.
Jennifer, upset as in concerned to why a teenage girl is inviting someone she doesn't know.
I suppose I could also wonder why I have so many friends I don't know-lol. People write me and/or invite me because of Sherlock's photo on my avatar ;D. Actually I have made some interesting FB friends with Bernese Mountain Dogs, and other friends through my pet connections.
Personally, I was more than glad to see the two characters who were killed in last week's LOST bite the dust. Especially the "assistant," my least favorite performance since Daniel Faraday.
I'm wondering if some of our Hainsies/Kimlets are still discussing this "wedding story" because they think it is true.
It's not true. It's made up.
LOST SPOILER FROM THIS WEEK
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*Personally, I was more than glad to see the two characters who were killed in last week's LOST bite the dust. Especially the "assistant," my least favorite performance since Daniel Faraday.
Can you try to remember to put spoiler space. Or at least write the word LOST on the line before you write the spoiler. Not everybody watches it on Tuesdays.
At this point I would be more angry at the groom, and very glad he wasn't my son-in-law.
But Jane, what if he were your son??
I also watched another newish dvd this week, ALL ABOUT STEVE, with Sandra Bullock. I really like her. And i loved her in THE PROPOSAL.
I'm not 100% sure they chose the right ending. But I really liked it. I thought she was very funny. As was Bradley Cooper (her co-star).
You and I are on opposite ends of the spectrum on this one. I found it one of the more painful big budget studio comedies I've had to sit through in many a year. I usually love Sandy, but I hated her in this, and I hated the film.
THE PROPOSAL was CITIZEN KANE compared to this.
Jennifer, upset as in concerned to why a teenage girl is inviting someone she doesn't know.
I suppose I could also wonder why I have so many friends I don't know-lol. People write me and/or invite me because of Sherlock's photo on my avatar ;D. Actually I have made some interesting FB friends with Bernese Mountain Dogs, and other friends through my pet connections.
IF you know that she is a lovely girl, then why doesn't she know you?
At this point I would be more angry at the groom, and very glad he wasn't my son-in-law.
I felt sorry for the parents, too. But, none of this would have happened if the daughter had behaved herself.
At this point I would be more angry at the groom, and very glad he wasn't my son-in-law.
I felt sorry for the parents, too. But, none of this would have happened if the daughter had behaved herself.
Or if she had canceled the wedding since she obviously wasn't ready to commit to the groom.
LOST SPOILER FROM THIS WEEK
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*Personally, I was more than glad to see the two characters who were killed in last week's LOST bite the dust. Especially the "assistant," my least favorite performance since Daniel Faraday.
Can you try to remember to put spoiler space. Or at least write the word LOST on the line before you write the spoiler. Not everybody watches it on Tuesdays.
Hi, DR Jose - thanks again for getting us in the room this morning!
I have also started booking next season's Rave in the Nave. I have already snagged Portland's biggest ever pop-rock stars (I'll let you guess who they may be), and have now gotten a commitment from one of the west coast's biggest jazz stars, who calls Portland home. It's amazing how easy it is to book A-list talent when you offer them a lot of money. ;)
Hello from Louisville! After observing DR Jose at work, we met my friend Karen for lunch and then headed west. We stopped in Frankfort, the capitol of Kentucky, and arrived here about an hour ago.
More pictures soon!
I also watched another newish dvd this week, ALL ABOUT STEVE, with Sandra Bullock. I really like her. And i loved her in THE PROPOSAL.
I'm not 100% sure they chose the right ending. But I really liked it. I thought she was very funny. As was Bradley Cooper (her co-star).
But the really important stop was at:
I believe you're right. The previews did not make it out to be a piece of art, or even a likable piece of fluff. I'm gonna say no to that one.I also watched another newish dvd this week, ALL ABOUT STEVE, with Sandra Bullock. I really like her. And i loved her in THE PROPOSAL.
I'm not 100% sure they chose the right ending. But I really liked it. I thought she was very funny. As was Bradley Cooper (her co-star).
I believe Sandra Bullock is nominated for a Razzie for her performance in ALL ABOUT STEVE.
...or maybe it did all happen--in a world strangely like ours, but not like ours. A world not unlike our own, but skewed. A world where Debra Messing is coming back to TV in a new series.
Um, wait a minute--that's actually happening in our world...
Er, imagine, if you would, a world where Debra Messing is NOT coming back to TV in a new searies (at least not in this coming season...)
I just read the story of a family that left Haiti after the earthquake to live near their son in Chili. Physically they are fine.
http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_14513199?source=rss
I have also started booking next season's Rave in the Nave. I have already snagged Portland's biggest ever pop-rock stars (I'll let you guess who they may be), and have now gotten a commitment from one of the west coast's biggest jazz stars, who calls Portland home. It's amazing how easy it is to book A-list talent when you offer them a lot of money. ;)
Paul Revere and the Raiders?
I have also started booking next season's Rave in the Nave. I have already snagged Portland's biggest ever pop-rock stars (I'll let you guess who they may be), and have now gotten a commitment from one of the west coast's biggest jazz stars, who calls Portland home. It's amazing how easy it is to book A-list talent when you offer them a lot of money. ;)
Paul Revere and the Raiders?
I was wondering if one of you old-timers would mention them or The Kingsmen. ;D
Jennifer, upset as in concerned to why a teenage girl is inviting someone she doesn't know.
I suppose I could also wonder why I have so many friends I don't know-lol. People write me and/or invite me because of Sherlock's photo on my avatar ;D. Actually I have made some interesting FB friends with Bernese Mountain Dogs, and other friends through my pet connections.
IF you know that she is a lovely girl, then why doesn't she know you?
I just read the story of a family that left Haiti after the earthquake to live near their son in Chili. Physically they are fine.
http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_14513199?source=rss
...or maybe it did all happen--in a world strangely like ours, but not like ours. A world not unlike our own, but skewed. A world where Debra Messing is coming back to TV in a new series.
Um, wait a minute--that's actually happening in our world...
Er, imagine, if you would, a world where Debra Messing is NOT coming back to TV in a new searies (at least not in this coming season...)
Isn't it called I LOVE DEBRA?
I'd guess we saw about 60 - we got there about halfway through a group, saw the next entire group, and left about halfway through the next. We were there long enough to be pretty impressed with the organization and a lot of the talent. Please thank April for being so nice to us!
I will be announcing our new title this evening at midnight.
I will be announcing our new title this evening at midnight.
I'd guess we saw about 60 - we got there about halfway through a group, saw the next entire group, and left about halfway through the next. We were there long enough to be pretty impressed with the organization and a lot of the talent. Please thank April for being so nice to us!
Will do, DR Ginny.
Did you have any "favorites"? -Song titles only, please. ;)
I just read the story of a family that left Haiti after the earthquake to live near their son in Chili. Physically they are fine.
http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_14513199?source=rss
Not to be picky, but the country is Chile, chili is a soup.....of course if they went to live in a big bowl of soup, then never mind :D
Thanks, DR JANE.....things did pick up as soon as I posted that and you sent the vibes.....
LOST SPOILER FROM THIS WEEK
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*Personally, I was more than glad to see the two characters who were killed in last week's LOST bite the dust. Especially the "assistant," my least favorite performance since Daniel Faraday.
Can you try to remember to put spoiler space. Or at least write the word LOST on the line before you write the spoiler. Not everybody watches it on Tuesdays.
DR Jennifer - Today is Thursday.
I will be announcing our new title this evening at midnight.
Cool!
...or maybe it did all happen--in a world strangely like ours, but not like ours. A world not unlike our own, but skewed. A world where Debra Messing is coming back to TV in a new series.
Um, wait a minute--that's actually happening in our world...
Er, imagine, if you would, a world where Debra Messing is NOT coming back to TV in a new searies (at least not in this coming season...)
Isn't it called I LOVE DEBRA?
Haiti, Chile, Debra Messing.......
Ugh....a few clicks and I realize why I didn't watch MATT HOUSTON.
Pamela Hensley......she made me hate MARCUS WELBY when she was brought in during the last season as a love interest for James Brolin.....disliked her so much, I didn't even start watching MATT HOUSTON.....
Perhaps I have mellowed since then toward Ms Hensley.
I'd guess we saw about 60 - we got there about halfway through a group, saw the next entire group, and left about halfway through the next. We were there long enough to be pretty impressed with the organization and a lot of the talent. Please thank April for being so nice to us!
Will do, DR Ginny.
Did you have any "favorites"? -Song titles only, please. ;)
I don't remember her song, but her acting part started, "Give up chocolate?!!!" And the girl whose blouse was the exact same color as the background drape - I felt so sorry for her and she blew me away with both her singing and acting.
It took me a minute to get used to the fact that the songs and speaking parts didn't go together. Karen, who's a high school teacher who teaches workshops on putting together auditions, explained a lot about the art and science behind the process. We were glad we'd been in the room before having lunch with her.
Ugh!
MEGA VIBES!!!
I hope you will be up to posting tomorrow with a report.
I have a cardiac stress test tomorrow morning at 8:15.
It's supposed to take 3-4 hours.
Ugh!
:-\
I have a cardiac stress test tomorrow morning at 8:15.
It's supposed to take 3-4 hours.
Ugh!
:-\
[Can you try to remember to put spoiler space. Or at least write the word LOST on the line before you write the spoiler. Not everybody watches it on Tuesdays.
DR Jennifer - Today is Thursday.
I'd guess we saw about 60 - we got there about halfway through a group, saw the next entire group, and left about halfway through the next. We were there long enough to be pretty impressed with the organization and a lot of the talent. Please thank April for being so nice to us!
Will do, DR Ginny.
Did you have any "favorites"? -Song titles only, please. ;)
I don't remember her song, but her acting part started, "Give up chocolate?!!!" And the girl whose blouse was the exact same color as the background drape - I felt so sorry for her and she blew me away with both her singing and acting.
It took me a minute to get used to the fact that the songs and speaking parts didn't go together. Karen, who's a high school teacher who teaches workshops on putting together auditions, explained a lot about the art and science behind the process. We were glad we'd been in the room before having lunch with her.
DR Ginny - I actually prefer it when the song and monologue don't go together, when they contrast. Most of the time, the "matching" packages come across as gimmicky to me. Additionally, some actors spend so much time trying to find the "perfect" song to go with the "perfect" monologue, that they end up using up all of their actual preparation and rehearsal time. However...
I have heard some pretty funny and callback-worthy audition packages over the years. One of my favorites which got "retired" a few years ago (when the actor became a full-time director) started off with a monologue about a doctor's exam. The actor/character is told he has to give a urine sample. He pulls/pulled a cup out of his jacket...
"How am I supposed to fill this up? Can you help me out, Jose?"
I play/ed his cue note. He starts singing...
"Soon it's gonna rain..."
;D
I also watched another newish dvd this week, ALL ABOUT STEVE, with Sandra Bullock. I really like her. And i loved her in THE PROPOSAL.
I'm not 100% sure they chose the right ending. But I really liked it. I thought she was very funny. As was Bradley Cooper (her co-star).
I believe Sandra Bullock is nominated for a Razzie for her performance in ALL ABOUT STEVE.
Which reminds me, remember how in the 1970s hairy guys were considered so sexy...facial hair, chest hair, the whole deal!
And now everyone is shaved within an inch of their life! Bleck, I say!
It is even happening in Bollywood...all the formerly hairy guys like Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Akshaye Khanna are not stripped of any and all chest hair...and these three guys were like carpets of hair on their chest!
So sad.
Which reminds me, remember how in the 1970s hairy guys were considered so sexy...facial hair, chest hair, the whole deal!
And now everyone is shaved within an inch of their life! Bleck, I say!
It is even happening in Bollywood...all the formerly hairy guys like Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Akshaye Khanna are not stripped of any and all chest hair...and these three guys were like carpets of hair on their chest!
So sad.
I don't know about the Bollywood trend, but I totally agree about the Hollywood guys nowadays. I'm not interested in pre-pubescent-looking men. :P