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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were five clicks faster, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're trying to come home five clicks faster.
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And the word of the day is: MALVERSATION!
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A Very Happy Easter (religious or commercial...take your pick ;)) to Any and All!!
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So yesterday, we had scheduled a four-hour dance rehearsal for The Brain From Planet X, but I didn't have to stay for the last hour. Originally, Josh (our director/music director) had pretty much staged the opening number and the act one finale. Our actual choreographer is Heidi and she kept most of what Josh did for the act one finale, but completely restaged the opening number. We got to go through it several times, so hopefully, I will be able to remember the new stuff (not that I really remember the old stuff ::)), but most of us are doing the same thing and I'm in the back, so that'll help.
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OOH - THE EASTER BUNNY HAS BEEN HERE!
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t127/georged55/BabesWithBigHair1997.jpg)
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There was an accident during "The Plan" (the act one finale)! Paul, the actor playing General Mills, was on an otherwise fairly solid plastic and wire chair (I don't know how else to describe it) but when he went to step off, the chair tilted forward and he fell backward!! :o He landed flat on his back, which he didn't seem to injure, but his wrist hurt very much! Tyler, one of our ensemble members and a former EMT, was able to put a make-shift splint on Paul's wrist. I drove Paul home and his wife took him to Group Health. It turns out that he fractured his wrist!! I sure that this won't prevent him from being in the show, but he'll have to take it very carefully for a while. :-\
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Other than that mishap, we had a great rehearsal. It was a lot of fun doing the dancing...even if we had to learn a whole new number.
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After rehearsal, I went to my friend Margo's house and helped her move some boxes and a couch in her bedroom. She's having knee-replacement surgery on Tuesday and needs to get things ready for when she gets back from the hospital. I'm going to pick her up on Thursday and take her to her friend Dawn's house, who will watch her for the first couple of days after she's out of the hospital. Dawn is a nurse at the hospital where Margo is having the surgery, so that's a very good place for her to be. Margo's two kids will be taken care of by friends while she's in the hospital and Margo's sister will fly out by the weekend.
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After we moved the boxes and couch, we went to The Olive Garden for dinner. I ordered the stuffed chicken Marsala (http://www.olivegarden.com/menus/details/menu_item.asp?menu_item_id=6465&secname=dinner) (without the mushrooms!) and Margo had the Chianti Braised Short Ribs (http://www.olivegarden.com/menus/details/menu_item.asp?menu_item_id=6900&secname=dinner). When the food arrived, hers was not very warm at all! How rude! She told our waitress, who instantly took it back and told us that they were going to make a whole new order. It did take a while to get it and I was able to finish my very good chicken Marsala before her new order arrived, but she said that it was worth the wait. Our waitress offered to take off the item from our bill! AND they even let us have a dessert item for free, as well! Score! So, we shared the Black Tie Mousse Cake (http://www.olivegarden.com/menus/details/menu_item.asp?menu_item_id=3809&secname=dessert) for dessert. It also was very good. We had ver good service from the staff and a free entree was certainly nice, so we left a bigger than usual tip. :D
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It turns out that he fractured his wrist!!
Wow - think how that would affect JMK's health regimen.
der Brucer
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It turns out that he fractured his wrist!!
Wow - think how that would affect JMK's health regimen.
der Brucer
I know! It was Paul's right hand!
;)
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Today (this afternoon), the family is going to our parents' house for lunch/dinner. That's the only plan. I get to sleep in this morning, and that'll be VERY nice. :D
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Sondheim and Night Music Company to Sign Cast Album April 6 (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/138246-Sondheim-and-Night-Music-Company-to-Sign-Cast-Album-April-6)!!
So...is ANYONE from NYC going to be there?? :-*
Just askin'.
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And now...to bed.
8)
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It is almost sunrise and I needs retire to my chambers.
der Brucer
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I'm still battling this nasty cold and thanks to a couple of suggestions from friends it was a much better night as was able to sleep. But for those who know me I sound like a combination of Barry White and Paul Robeson when I talk.
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Good morning, all! I may be off to a readthrough of the music I brought from the Library of Congress, so I am waiting to hear from our accident-prone musical director if he can walk on his foot today. If we cancel, I'm happy to work here.
Happy Easter to those who observe it!
This lax and lapsed Protestant never cared much for this holiday and I've felt this way since a child; Easter to me at age 5 meant lots of candy, a dress-up stint in church and a day of relatives. I don't need the candy, I usually dress as though I'm heading back to my coal barge, and the number of relatives is shrinking. As to the religious aspects of the day, well, for me the jury is still out. I don't mean to knock the faith of others, but I am reticent. I know I'll end up in hell.
Last night I watched the pilot and first three episodes of BONES, a series I have somehow managed to miss on prime time while becoming addicted to its nightly reruns on TNT. I never cared for David Boreanaz on either BUFFY, which I tired of after two seasons, and the subsequent ANGEL, but I find him an absolutely wonderful actorwith great comic timing. The writing is smart and the chemistry between Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel is great, and the rest of the ensemble cast really good.
So, I am going to watch all four seasons; I need to know how Zach became an imprisoned killer (I've missed all those TNT reruns, if they've shown them), and I look forward to the appearance of Stephen Fry as Gordon Gordon.
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A very happy Easter to those what celebrates it!
I'm celebrating by making mac and cheese and cole slaw for my mother's Easter dinner. Get to see my brother...hoo and ray!
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Happy Easter!
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I watched this friday's MEDIUM. For some reason i forgot it was a 2 parter.
I really liked the first part since it was different! The girl guest star was really good. She used to be on GILMORE GIRLS as luke's daughter. And now she's on Y&R as Eden (although she's away now).
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Yesterday was another warm day. I think today will be a bit cooler. Maybe like 60F. But hopefully it will still be nice.
Yesterday i had Passover pancakes (some blueberry and some banana). They were better than i expected.
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In season five - The Case of the Captain's Cons, Miss Allison Hayes played an interesting character, DR MATTH.
But her BEST episode of Perry Mason is the season opener for season SIX - The Case of the Bogus Books!
If you get Season Six, don't forget to watch for her..... the episode also features Adam West and H.M. Tenant!
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Lovely weather here, a Butler Bulldog victory, no work today.....AND it's the holiday known as Easter!
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Happy and Joyous Easter to one and all!
It is indeed a beautiful morning here on the outskirts of Pittsburgh. So nice, however, that I shall probably perspire frequently throughout the church service. . .
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Happy Easter to all who celebrate. Now I must get ready for the sunrise service (which will take place over an hour after sunrise).
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And the word of the day is: MALVERSATION!
And The Song Of The Day Is: POLITICS AND POKER
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Sondheim and Night Music Company to Sign Cast Album April 6 (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/138246-Sondheim-and-Night-Music-Company-to-Sign-Cast-Album-April-6)!!
So...is ANYONE from NYC going to be there?? :-*
Just askin'.
I won't be going but just to let you know there are very specific rules about what can and will be signed, including that each person can only have ONE booklet from the CD signed, absolutely nothing else and you don't have a choice as to where it's signed, either. I can't find the article where I read the restrictions but it doesn't sound like anyone (unless they know somebody) will be able to get a second signature even on a second copy of a CD
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Oh, btw, Happy Easter for those who celebrate.
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I'm a heathen so I'll just abstain.
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But with Page 2 so close who can resist.
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Good Morning and So Long, for now.
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In season five - The Case of the Captain's Cons, Miss Allison Hayes played an interesting character, DR MATTH.
But her BEST episode of Perry Mason is the season opener for season SIX - The Case of the Bogus Books!
If you get Season Six, don't forget to watch for her..... the episode also features Adam West and H.M. Tenant!
"Captain's Cons" must be in the second half of the season since that episode isn't among the ones in this first volume. But thanks for the tip. I'll be on the lookout for her if either of those two volumes come my way for review.
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Good morning!
No walk this morning. I had to mow the side part of my back yard. At some point this coming week, I'll get to the back yard. The weeds are on the march back there, and nothing seems to kill them.
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Happy Easter!
I made a pan of brownies for myself to observe the "candy" part of the holiday. Honestly, the prices on store bought candy are SO high now that it's just a complete turnoff.
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I am looking forward to having most of the day free to watch what I want. WIth just one PERRY MASON episode to go, I may even get to it before I start on lunch preparation.
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But I have four hour long TV episodes on the DVR plus the movies of DUPLICITY and GRAN TORINO which I'll get to tonight.
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CBS has a new episode line-up for tonight, but the BROTHERS & SISTERS episode tonight is a rerun. So, it's good I've got all of these things to watch since there's nothing on TV tonight for me.
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I understand the ABC showing of THE TEN COMMANDMENTS last night WAS in HD. (It has never been prior to last night.) Sorry I missed it. I hope Paramount is moving full speed ahead to get it released on Blu-ray if there is now an HD master available.
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A question for the Foodies: (It is not a joke or riddle.)
What cut of meat do you get if you have the butcher slice a standing rib roast?
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Ben - Do they sign them in front of you, or are they pre-signed?
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Happy Easter.
I will spend most of the day celebrating by doing some returns for people whose names sound like they might be Jewish.
Otherwise, a very small and informal holiday meal, but my mind will be on getting back to the taxes later tonight - much that must be done to gather the questions to call clients Monday morning.
Just 11 more days, and I know i'll miss it when the season is over, even though it feels like I'm on auto-pilot now.
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I'm going to tidy up some computer stuff and then head down to start on the last PERRY MASON episode in the set.
WBBL.
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Ben - Do they sign them in front of you, or are they pre-signed?
IIRC they will sign them in front of you but it's one to a customer.
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According to New York State my tax refund will be deposited into my account on Tuesday morning
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The Vixter and I back from church and now we are off to the airport to collect my brother and his wife who are arriving back from thier trip to China
A blessed Easter to all who celebrate!
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Happy Easter to those who celebrate too!
Kevin
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Re the CD signing: I went to the signing of "Little Women" with Sutton Foster a few years ago (not exactly in A Little Night Music's league, I know). This is what happened: You handed your CD booklet to someone to take to the cast when you first entered the theatre. You didn't necessarily get the same booklet back! Some people are not as particular as others when it comes to fingerprints, etc., so there were a few complaints!
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A question for the Foodies: (It is not a joke or riddle.)
What cut of meat do you get if you have the butcher slice a standing rib roast?
here's an easy answer from whatscookingamerica.net:
The term "standing" means the bones are included in the roast, thus the roast can stand by itself. A rib roast comprises of seven ribs starting from the shoulder (chuck) down the back to the loin.
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A joyous Easter to all who observe. A joyous day for the all.
My guest list for dinner tonight is up in the air, wavering from five to eight. We'll still have the goose and a pork roast, at least one type of potatoes, asparagus, home-grown salad, Jacques Pepin's mother's version of deviled eggs, and plenty o' wine. Don't know what someone is bringing for dessert, but I'm off to get the rest of the house cleaned before this afternoon.
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And one comment on BK's apt criticism of the Robbins' documentary: Why is it that nobody seems to be able to film dance nowadays. Have people forgotten how to let the camera sit while the performers perform? I hated this in "Finian's Rainbow," the movie, long before MTV came about and I still find it irritating.
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A question for the Foodies: (It is not a joke or riddle.)
What cut of meat do you get if you have the butcher slice a standing rib roast?
here's an easy answer from whatscookingamerica.net:
The term "standing" means the bones are included in the roast, thus the roast can stand by itself. A rib roast comprises of seven ribs starting from the shoulder (chuck) down the back to the loin.
So, is it some cut that would be a steak?
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Happy Easter to y'all!
When I first saw today's title, I at first though it read "FIVE CLICKS EASTER".
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I am between services right now on a very stressful morning.
I awoke this morning to discover Betsy had left the garage door open and the garage light on, evidently from when her parents left last night. I soon realized our cars had been broken into. My cell phone, a work name badge and perhaps a garage door opener to the new house are all missing. My car was in total disarray, which was the most disheartening thing.
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A question for the Foodies: (It is not a joke or riddle.)
What cut of meat do you get if you have the butcher slice a standing rib roast?
here's an easy answer from whatscookingamerica.net:
The term "standing" means the bones are included in the roast, thus the roast can stand by itself. A rib roast comprises of seven ribs starting from the shoulder (chuck) down the back to the loin.
There is a second interpretation of the question - and the answer would be "Rib-eye Steak"; if the bone is left in it is often called a "Cowboy Rib-rye; with the bone removed, they can become "Delmonico Steak".
der Brucer
I often have the butcher slice rib roasts into steaks (when the roasts are on sale the result is much cheaper than buying the steaks).
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My Mom is feeling a bit under the weather today, so my family's Easter plans are out the window. I might go out for a drive and check out the beautiful weather. And I'd also like to sit and watch something like WONDERFUL TOWN (the televised Roz Russell version from the 50s.)
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I know I'll end up in hell.
Splendid! Maybe we can co-host an HHW Hell gathering.
der Brucer
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I am back from hearing vocal music and piano music by Victor Herbert, mostly in manuscript, that has not been heard in probably 80-100 years. Some of it is absolutely, breathtakingly beautiful, and some simply a lot of fun. I'm sure a lot of the songs - "I'm Going In The movies" and "The Kid is clever," for example - were clearly rejects from shows and revues, but they are absolutely delghtful. One published piece of German lied, "Du ahnst es nicht" is as romantic and voluptuous as Wagner's Wesendonck-Lieder. We're also going to record the two cut songs from BABES IN TOYLAND that I discovered in the Herbert Collection.
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That stinks, DR JMK. I hope that there was no actual damage done to your car.
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Good Morning! Good Afternoon!
I'm up, I'm up... And...
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I am between services right now on a very stressful morning.
I awoke this morning to discover Betsy had left the garage door open and the garage light on, evidently from when her parents left last night. I soon realized our cars had been broken into. My cell phone, a work name badge and perhaps a garage door opener to the new house are all missing. My car was in total disarray, which was the most disheartening thing.
I'm sorry to hear this, and I know how invasive and terrible this is, but I do have a question. You moved into a new place and don't have an alarm system?
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I'm up. I was so tired last night that I forgot today is Easter. So, a very happy haineshisway.com Easter to all.
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HAPPY
EASTER!!!
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I got a really good night's sleep, which I really needed. It looks chilly out, so jog is iffy unless the sun breaks through.
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When we were growing up, I don't believe we ever locked a door to the house. If I lived in Ohio now, I'd have double locks on every door.
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Nobody here is going to wind up in hell!
(though there are a few of us who might be spending a short spell in Purgatory...)
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Why,
Oh, why,
Oh, why-oh?
Why did I ever leave Ohio?
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I soon realized our cars had been broken into. My cell phone, a work name badge and perhaps a garage door opener to the new house are all missing.
Makes one feel violated >:(
der Brucer
Give Betsy a "Don't blame yourself" hug.
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Having grown up in Camden, NJ, I can't conceive of never locking up at night, no matter where I live. But I have forgotten to do so many a time...
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I am between services right now on a very stressful morning.
I awoke this morning to discover Betsy had left the garage door open and the garage light on, evidently from when her parents left last night. I soon realized our cars had been broken into. My cell phone, a work name badge and perhaps a garage door opener to the new house are all missing. My car was in total disarray, which was the most disheartening thing.
~~~~~DE-STRESSING VIBES TO DR JMK AND HIS FAMILY~~~~~~
I hope that you're able to get things back in order and your nerves settled sooner rather than later.
*On a practical note, was there anything in your cars that indicated the address of your new house? -Since the garage door opener to the new house was stolen.
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The great outdoors beckon and I must follow its call...
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I am between services right now on a very stressful morning.
I awoke this morning to discover Betsy had left the garage door open and the garage light on, evidently from when her parents left last night. I soon realized our cars had been broken into. My cell phone, a work name badge and perhaps a garage door opener to the new house are all missing. My car was in total disarray, which was the most disheartening thing.
I'm sorry to hear this, and I know how invasive and terrible this is, but I do have a question. You moved into a new place and don't have an alarm system?
They're still living in the "old" house right now.
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Having grown up in Camden, NJ, I can't conceive of never locking up at night, no matter where I live. But I have forgotten to do so many a time...
With live-in livestock, we have no need to lock-up.
der Brucer
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In other news...
I tried to catch up on posts and post when I got in last night, but by the time I got in last night, all I really had the energy to do was to get in my bed, turn off the lights and go to bed. -Just barely. However, I had a very nice day yesterday. Spring was most definitely in the air, and everyone seemed to be smiling, happy and generous.
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I am between services right now on a very stressful morning.
I awoke this morning to discover Betsy had left the garage door open and the garage light on, evidently from when her parents left last night. I soon realized our cars had been broken into. My cell phone, a work name badge and perhaps a garage door opener to the new house are all missing. My car was in total disarray, which was the most disheartening thing.
I'm sorry to hear this, and I know how invasive and terrible this is, but I do have a question. You moved into a new place and don't have an alarm system?
We're not in the new place yet, Larry.
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The police have come and taken a report from Betsy.
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Nothing in the cars indicating the new address, plus Betsy went right over there and manually locked the garage doors.
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Calm-and-easy vibes to JMK in this crisis
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Vibes for DR Dan the man's mother. ~~~~~~~~~~~~
Vibes for DR JMK. That really stinks! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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The middle of page three already!
How egg-citing!
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Well... I have some strawberries to hull, so...
Laters...
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Nothing in the cars indicating the new address, plus Betsy went right over there and manually locked the garage doors.
That part is good. Although will you get a new garage door opener? (i'm guessing yes if they took the old one). Just on the chance that somehow they found the address.
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No Easter eggs for me. :(
Although my niece got some nice ones.
I did have some Passover cheese pancakes though.
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Sondheim and Night Music Company to Sign Cast Album April 6 (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/138246-Sondheim-and-Night-Music-Company-to-Sign-Cast-Album-April-6)!!
So...is ANYONE from NYC going to be there?? :-*
Just askin'.
Oh, wow! Don't I wish.
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Happy Easter.
I will spend most of the day celebrating by doing some returns for people whose names sound like they might be Jewish.
Otherwise, a very small and informal holiday meal, but my mind will be on getting back to the taxes later tonight - much that must be done to gather the questions to call clients Monday morning.
Just 11 more days, and I know i'll miss it when the season is over, even though it feels like I'm on auto-pilot now.
Well, we have missed you, Fred, so hurry back.
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Ben - Do they sign them in front of you, or are they pre-signed?
Hey, a pre-signed Sondheim is better than no Sondheim at all. And the same for Angela.
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Ben - Do they sign them in front of you, or are they pre-signed?
IIRC they will sign them in front of you but it's one to a customer.
One set, or one signature?
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I am between services right now on a very stressful morning.
I awoke this morning to discover Betsy had left the garage door open and the garage light on, evidently from when her parents left last night. I soon realized our cars had been broken into. My cell phone, a work name badge and perhaps a garage door opener to the new house are all missing. My car was in total disarray, which was the most disheartening thing.
Oh, JMK, I am so very sorry!
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My Mom is feeling a bit under the weather today, so my family's Easter plans are out the window. I might go out for a drive and check out the beautiful weather. And I'd also like to sit and watch something like WONDERFUL TOWN (the televised Roz Russell version from the 50s.)
I am not old enough to remember that version.
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When we were growing up, I don't believe we ever locked a door to the house. If I lived in Ohio now, I'd have double locks on every door.
Sure you would. You would be afraid that the Macbeths would come visiting.
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PAGE FOUR!
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In other news...
I tried to catch up on posts and post when I got in last night, but by the time I got in last night, all I really had the energy to do was to get in my bed, turn off the lights and go to bed. -Just barely. However, I had a very nice day yesterday. Spring was most definitely in the air, and everyone seemed to be smiling, happy and generous.
Really! How was the reservoir?
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Great picture, Jane!
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When we were growing up, I don't believe we ever locked a door to the house. If I lived in Ohio now, I'd have double locks on every door.
Sure you would. You would be afraid that the Macbeths would come visiting.
;D
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There has been far too much of me, and far too little of everyone else.
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Thanks TCB. I feared it would put us into windscreen.
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Keith made delicious blueberry buttermilk pancakes for breakfast. :D
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HAPPY
EASTER!
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Thanks TCB. I feared it would put us into windscreen.
It did, but it was worth it.
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I guess I'll give the head's up for our new release right now, and then again at midnight for those who miss it. I suspect this one will go very fast. You know the routine - it's $19.98 plus 3.75 shipping paid via paypal to kritzerland at adelphia dot net. We're very excited about this one.
“FEEEEEEED ME!”
Kritzerland is very happy to present a new limited edition CD:
THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Music Composed by Fred Katz
Long before the words “cult movie” existed, Roger Corman’s 1960 film The Little Shop of Horrors came along and pretty much defined those words. Filmed in only two days (on sets left over from another movie) on a miniscule budget that today probably wouldn’t pay for the craft service table on a movie set, somehow all the elements—a truly witty script by Charles B. Griffiths, a wonderful cast, including Jonathan Haze, Mel Welles, Jackie Joseph, Dick Miller, and a young Jack Nicholson, and let’s-get-it-done direction by Corman—came together to make an inspired and hilarious comedy. Little Shop was originally released as the bottom half of two double bills—first playing second to Mario Bava’s Black Sunday, and, a year later, playing below The Last Woman On Earth. But it wasn’t those lower-half showings where it found its success—no, it was local TV broadcasts that made Little Shop a cult movie phenomenon. That’s where most people discovered it, and over the years, thanks to endless video incarnations (the film is in the public domain) it has become a true classic, seen by millions of people.
“I’M HUUUUUNGRY!”
The score to Little Shop was written by Fred Katz. Katz, born in 1929, was a child prodigy on both piano and cello, but would become a well-known cellist in the Los Angeles music scene of the 1950s—the first really to take the cello into the jazz arena. He became part of the very unique Chico Hamilton Quintet and was both heard and seen in the film Sweet Smell Of Success. At some point in the late 1950s, Corman found Katz or Katz found Corman and the two collaborated on several films, including A Bucket Of Blood, The Wasp Woman, Ski Troop Attack, Little Shop, and Creature From The Haunted Sea. Katz’s score perfectly accompanies a film that is occasionally worthy of Ionesco in its surreal weirdness. In fact, Katz’s music is as much fun as the film—it’s funky, jazzy, beat, hipster music, with occasional horror touches, that will keep a smile on your face or conjure up wonderful memories of Seymour Krelboin, Gravis Mushnick, Audrey Fulquard, Burson Fouch, Wilbur Force, and, of course, the great Audrey Junior.
The CD is in mono, as recorded, and is in as close to film order as we could get it.
This release is limited to 1000 copies only. The price is $19.98 plus shipping.
CD will ship by the last week of May – however, preorders placed directly through Kritzerland usually ship one to five weeks earlier (we’ve been averaging four weeks early). To place an order, see the cover, or hear audio samples, just visit www.kritzerland.com.
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Time for lunch.
I think I'll make a Kumato sandwixh on whole-grain bread (Arnold's Flax & Fiber Whole Wheat), dressed with Hellman's Lite Mayo.
(http://www.delish.com/cm/delish/images/kumato.jpg)
These fellsa are butt-ugly - but really very tasty (from Mexico)
(http://www.arnoldbread.com/Images/Products/Sliced_G&M_FlaxFiber.png)
The bread is great (once you realize the bit of flax seed is not a speck of mold) - the seed adds a nice crunch to the bread.
der Brucer
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I am between services right now on a very stressful morning.
I awoke this morning to discover Betsy had left the garage door open and the garage light on, evidently from when her parents left last night. I soon realized our cars had been broken into. My cell phone, a work name badge and perhaps a garage door opener to the new house are all missing. My car was in total disarray, which was the most disheartening thing.
I'm sorry. I'm sure Betsy was a bit out of it from the meds.
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That Monkey does get around.
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Great new release, BK.
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Thanks TCB. I feared it would put us into windscreen.
It did, but it was worth it.
Are you joking? My screen is fine.
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Cute photo TCB!
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...Seymour Krelboin...
Well, I was about to make a bitchy remark an "editorial comment" until I discovered that the Musical version changed "Krelboin:" to "Krelborn".
Now must order same.
der Brucer
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DtM I hope your mother feels better soon.
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CONGRATS BRUCE!!!
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Thanks TCB. I feared it would put us into windscreen.
It did, but it was worth it.
Are you joking? My screen is fine.
No, mine went to widescreen.
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And I'd also like to sit and watch something like WONDERFUL TOWN (the televised Roz Russell version from the 50s.)
I am not old enough to remember that version.
Well, I'm old enough that I saw the original Broadway run! (My first B'Way show)
der Brucer
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Thanks TCB. I feared it would put us into windscreen.
It did, but it was worth it.
Are you joking? My screen is fine.
That because yours has been Sherlock-sized - for those of us with Chihuahua-sized screens is goes wide.
der Brucer
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Happy Easter!
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Happy Easter, Kerry.
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I am between services right now on a very stressful morning.
I awoke this morning to discover Betsy had left the garage door open and the garage light on, evidently from when her parents left last night. I soon realized our cars had been broken into. My cell phone, a work name badge and perhaps a garage door opener to the new house are all missing. My car was in total disarray, which was the most disheartening thing.
I'm sorry to hear this, and I know how invasive and terrible this is, but I do have a question. You moved into a new place and don't have an alarm system?
We're not in the new place yet, Larry.
I was certain you'd moved. I cannot keep track of anything. I hope you will barricade the new house.
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Catch-the-robbers and lock-up-the-asses Vibes to DR JMK! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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DAILY FINANCE (http://www.dailyfinance.com/story/anger-mounts-as-sea-lions-are-killed-for-eating-endangered-fish/19420182/?icid=main|htmlws-main-n|dl5|link7|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailyfinance.com%2Fstory%2Fanger-mounts-as-sea-lions-are-killed-for-eating-endangered-fish%2F19420182%2F)
Anger Mounts as Sea Lions Are Killed for Eating Endangered Fish
At Bonneville Dam along the scenic Columbia River that divides Oregon and Washington states, a battle is raging between two species of mammals at very different levels of the food chain. At the top, of course, are humans, who say they are trying to prevent depleted populations of endangered Chinook salmon and Steelhead trout from coming any closer to extinction. Lower down, are hungry California sea lions, who've discovered that the dam -- located about 37 miles east of Portland -- is an excellent place to feast on the fish during their annual run.
Not so surprisingly, the sea lions are losing. Year-to-date, six of the portly pinnipeds have been euthanized by state wildlife officials under a special federal program that basically allows them to be killed if they are caught eating endangered fish. But as the sea lion death toll mounts, so too does the anger over their deaths.
Leading the protests has been the Humane Society of the United States. The animal welfare organization takes issue with the fact that area fisherman are allowed to catch and keep up to 16% of run -- expected to be a record 470,000 fish -- while sea lions are estimated to be munching on 4% of the run, says Sharon Young, marine issues field director for the organization.
"This is about the integrity of the [fisheries] management program," says Young. "You can't sensibly say that a 4% take by sea lions is unsustainable and yet at the same time allocate up to 16% for fisherman. It makes no difference to the fish who eats them."
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Before a sea lion is killed, several criteria must be met, according to the program, which is administered by the Oregon wildlife officials, their counterparts in Washington state and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Among the requirements, the sea lion must be individually identified, must be observed in the Bonneville Dam area on at least five days, must be seen taking one salmon and must have been present during one hazing operation.
In other words, officials are looking for "chronic offenders." Swart says the sea lions are "humanely euthanized" by a veterinarian.
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The situation at Bonneville Dam could get even more complicated soon, says Young. Stellar sea lions are showing up in greater numbers to feed on the fish, she says. Because Stellars are protected by the Endangered Species Act, they cannot be killed.
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"...euthanized by state wildlife officials ..."
Not to be confused with "slaughtered" or "executed". ( I guess by grandson "euthanizes" the deer we eat.)
"...It makes no difference to the fish who eats them."
And I suspect it makes no difference to the Sea Lions how they are dispatched.
And what Legal group allowed Fish to have more rights than sea lions?
Ah, what tangled webs we weave when first we practice to deceive - Mother Nature.
der Brucer
Just how difficult would it be to control Sea Lion entrance to the river to begin with?
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Happy Easter!!
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Der Brucer, in Sioux City they are now planning to go to the houses of the people who didn't register their pit bulls, take them and kill them. It makes me sick
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I hope you will barricade the new house.
Barricades are of little help when you keep the draw bridge lowered and the moat empty.
der Brucer
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Hello, everyone.
HAPPY EASTER to all who celebrate it.
A very relaxed and pleasant Sunday for the rest of us.
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DR JMK, how horrible! I hope all it taken care of soon and you are able to calm your nerves.
Continued vibes to Betsy, who clearly didn't need this (or you). No, no, no! Let me rephrase; I meant neither one of you needed a break-in!
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I celebrated by going to the office and balancing my trust account. I did have church services on TV while I did it. I also broke down and got some larger sized jeans. I'm back in my old size again, which I'm not happy about, but man they are so much more comfortable
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I definitely need a major R&R day.
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Loved the bunnies, Jane.
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I stopped at the grocery store and got a slice of ham, the fixings for cole slaw and some easter chocolate candies on sale. I'll make some mashed potatoes and maybe even some deviled eggs a little later
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I'm sorry to hear about the break-in, JMK. Our car was broken into last year on Good Friday. Nothing ever recovered.
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VIBES TO JMK~~ Did the burglers hit anyone else in the neighborhood? BTW, have they evere arrested anyone in the murder of your neighbor?
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I also broke down and got some larger sized jeans. I'm back in my old size again, which I'm not happy about, but man they are so much more comfortable
Cilla, I know all too well what you mean. sigh.
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Thanks for the answer about the rib roast. My DH wants to pick up a rib roast and have the butcher make it into steaks. He says a prime rib roast is only good for one meal -- reheating ruins it. I disagree with him.
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The girls are very happy that I'm home today. they were chasing each other and jumping around. It was very cute
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PERSONAL-PROPERTY PROTECTION VIBES to ALL DRs!
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I also broke down and got some larger sized jeans. I'm back in my old size again, which I'm not happy about, but man they are so much more comfortable
Cilla, I know all too well what you mean. sigh.
One would think that powerwashing and raking would take off at least 10 pounds, lol. Guess one would be wrong. ;)
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Sorry to read about the burglary, DR JMK. I think a thief is lower than low to take things that others work so hard to get. I used to tell my kids at school that, too. I HATE a thief.
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I also broke down and got some larger sized jeans. I'm back in my old size again, which I'm not happy about, but man they are so much more comfortable
Cilla, I know all too well what you mean. sigh.
One would think that powerwashing and raking would take off at least 10 pounds, lol. Guess one would be wrong. ;)
Well, I suspect it would have if you'd done all the sidewalks, too. ;)
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I'm thinking about going out to Menards to pick out my part of the fence for the project on the side of my house. I only need about 6-10 feet of it, so it won't be too expensive. I'm also going to check out their replacement windows, that is if they have installers. I'm just not wild about the way the Pella windows look, and for the price, I should be jumping for joy. Guess I'll keep looking
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I also broke down and got some larger sized jeans. I'm back in my old size again, which I'm not happy about, but man they are so much more comfortable
Cilla, I know all too well what you mean. sigh.
One would think that powerwashing and raking would take off at least 10 pounds, lol. Guess one would be wrong. ;)
Well, I suspect it would have if you'd done all the sidewalks, too. ;)
OH! I knew I forgot something :D
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I saw the kinescope of WONDERFUL TOWN at the Museum of Television and Radio. I wish there was a market for the kinescopes of those wonderful 50s versions of Broadway shows. There are plenty I'd love to have.
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I had several Andersen windows in my last house. Granted, they had fake mullions instead of true divided light, but they were well-made and I never had any trouble with them.
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Thieves are bad. I had the same thing happen at my old house - someone on my street had the same frequency or whatever on their garage door opener - ridiculous. I'd come home to find my garage door open. Most of the time it was fine, but it happened in the middle of the night one night and when I came out in the morning, paintings were gone, along with some older hi-fi stuff. Sickening.
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I had some bacon and eggs at Jerry's. I have prepped the announcement for the new release and it's all ready to go at six in the morning.
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I did get that last PERRY MASON show watched. Lots of guest stars: Philip Ober, J. Pat O'Malley, Robert Lowery, Harry Carey, Jr., Bruce Bennett. I guessed the killer, then changed my mind, then jumped back to the correct one, but I don't think that counts as a win.
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I had several Andersen windows in my last house. Granted, they had fake mullions instead of true divided light, but they were well-made and I never had any trouble with them.
Thanks Jeanne, I looked at Andersen's and liked them. The problem is that they are only sold at Home Depot here and they don't have a contractor who installs them. There are a couple reputable dealers in the phone book who do installation. Not sure what lines they carry or if they would install what I get on my own. I'm going to call tomorrow for estimates
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While I ate lunch, I watched another NCIS episode from season two since the disc was still in the player. This was one involving the agents with a nightclub and a man who kept his singers and dancers under a VERY binding contract.
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On the window front, I'm ok with fiberglass windows in every room but the living and dining rooms. There is nice woodwork in those rooms so I need wood on the inside even if clad with something on the outside
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Then I began on the DVR shows I had saved up. I began with FLASH FORWARD. SOme really unpleasant killingers during the show's first half hour, and then some manipulative drama near the end that really made me lose patience with the show. I may be dropping this since there was NO good reason for the decisions made at the end of the hour except to cause angst and more melodrama. It's insulting to the intelligence to see them put this kind of stuff in the show just to get to a pre-determined end point.
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Then I watched SUPERNATURAL which had a very unique depiction of heaven that was most tantalizing. I really loved the episode.
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SPARTACUS came next. Wow! They really took a big leap ahead with Spartacus finding out the truth about the death of his wife. I figured that wasn't going to happen for at least two more seasons.
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I saw the last disc in the HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER set sitting over on the sofa, so I decided I'd go ahead and watch some of those, hopefully to finish up with it in another day or so.
The shows are only sporadically funny, and when the focus isn't on Barney, they're RARELY funny. Still I got two more watched on that disc which leaves about six more on the disc.
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Thanks TCB. I feared it would put us into windscreen.
It did, but it was worth it.
Are you joking? My screen is fine.
No, mine went to widescreen.
Do I need to delete the photo?
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(http://i41.tinypic.com/167qvqu.jpg)
Ordered!
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DAILY FINANCE (http://www.dailyfinance.com/story/anger-mounts-as-sea-lions-are-killed-for-eating-endangered-fish/19420182/?icid=main|htmlws-main-n|dl5|link7|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailyfinance.com%2Fstory%2Fanger-mounts-as-sea-lions-are-killed-for-eating-endangered-fish%2F19420182%2F)
Anger Mounts as Sea Lions Are Killed for Eating Endangered Fish
At Bonneville Dam along the scenic Columbia River that divides Oregon and Washington states, a battle is raging between two species of mammals at very different levels of the food chain. At the top, of course, are humans, who say they are trying to prevent depleted populations of endangered Chinook salmon and Steelhead trout from coming any closer to extinction. Lower down, are hungry California sea lions, who've discovered that the dam -- located about 37 miles east of Portland -- is an excellent place to feast on the fish during their annual run.
Not so surprisingly, the sea lions are losing. Year-to-date, six of the portly pinnipeds have been euthanized by state wildlife officials under a special federal program that basically allows them to be killed if they are caught eating endangered fish. But as the sea lion death toll mounts, so too does the anger over their deaths.
Leading the protests has been the Humane Society of the United States. The animal welfare organization takes issue with the fact that area fisherman are allowed to catch and keep up to 16% of run -- expected to be a record 470,000 fish -- while sea lions are estimated to be munching on 4% of the run, says Sharon Young, marine issues field director for the organization.
"This is about the integrity of the [fisheries] management program," says Young. "You can't sensibly say that a 4% take by sea lions is unsustainable and yet at the same time allocate up to 16% for fisherman. It makes no difference to the fish who eats them."
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Before a sea lion is killed, several criteria must be met, according to the program, which is administered by the Oregon wildlife officials, their counterparts in Washington state and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Among the requirements, the sea lion must be individually identified, must be observed in the Bonneville Dam area on at least five days, must be seen taking one salmon and must have been present during one hazing operation.
In other words, officials are looking for "chronic offenders." Swart says the sea lions are "humanely euthanized" by a veterinarian.
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The situation at Bonneville Dam could get even more complicated soon, says Young. Stellar sea lions are showing up in greater numbers to feed on the fish, she says. Because Stellars are protected by the Endangered Species Act, they cannot be killed.
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"...euthanized by state wildlife officials ..."
Not to be confused with "slaughtered" or "executed". ( I guess by grandson "euthanizes" the deer we eat.)
"...It makes no difference to the fish who eats them."
And I suspect it makes no difference to the Sea Lions how they are dispatched.
And what Legal group allowed Fish to have more rights than sea lions?
Ah, what tangled webs we weave when first we practice to deceive - Mother Nature.
der Brucer
Just how difficult would it be to control Sea Lion entrance to the river to begin with?
I'm wondering why I haven't read about this in my local news. :(
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I am between services right now on a very stressful morning.
I awoke this morning to discover Betsy had left the garage door open and the garage light on, evidently from when her parents left last night. I soon realized our cars had been broken into. My cell phone, a work name badge and perhaps a garage door opener to the new house are all missing. My car was in total disarray, which was the most disheartening thing.
~~~Catch the Criminal Vibes for JMK and Family!!~~~
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Then I began on the DVR shows I had saved up. I began with FLASH FORWARD. SOme really unpleasant killingers during the show's first half hour, and then some manipulative drama near the end that really made me lose patience with the show. I may be dropping this since there was NO good reason for the decisions made at the end of the hour except to cause angst and more melodrama. It's insulting to the intelligence to see them put this kind of stuff in the show just to get to a pre-determined end point.
I haven't watched the last two episodes. Hopefully, I'll be able to get to them later tonight.
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Der Brucer, in Sioux City they are now planning to go to the houses of the people who didn't register their pit bulls, take them and kill them. It makes me sick
And who, pray tell, determines what is, or is not, a "pit bull"? Are they doing DNA testing?
Pits are getting a bad rap becasue they are associated with a large percentage of bite fatalities: if and whn a pit decides to attack, it is more proficient than other breeds. Cockers, Collies, Chows, and Cghhuahuas are much more likely to bite.
Every Pit I've ever handled has been a snuggle-bug.
der Brucer
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Thanks TCB. I feared it would put us into windscreen.
It did, but it was worth it.
Are you joking? My screen is fine.
No, mine went to widescreen.
Do I need to delete the photo?
Nah - it's not all that wide screen (maybe we could get BK to ban you from the board for bad behavior ;D) - or one of us could resize it for you.
der Brucer
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Review finished and posted. The evening is mine all mine!!
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I know I'll be watching DUPLICITY which I've wanted to see for months. I'm not if I want to watch a second movie on top of it. I guess how I respond to it will determine if I want to watch another.
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I know I'll end up in hell.
Splendid! Maybe we can co-host an HHW Hell gathering.
der Brucer
I'll meet you there!
;)
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Time to go to my parents' house for Easter.
Have a good day, all!
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I also think I'll go ahead and get cracking tomorrow on those two Criterion Blu-rays of movies I've already reviewed on DVD: VIVRE SA VIE and SUMMER HOURS.
I'm expecting Fox's COCOON and THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR (1999 version) this week in the review pile, so I will likely get one or both of the Criterions taken care of while waiting for them to arrive. Since they're both vault titles and not releases of new movies, I'm wondering if Fox won't have just gone ahead and send them already and they'll be here tomorrow. That would make me SO happy.
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Jane,
Here is a more lady-like sized image you can use:
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/GEORDIEMC/easter-wallpaper-SM.jpg)
der Brucer
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Well, I guess I'll close up shop here and then head downstairs to clean the bathroom, put away the already folded laundry, and then proceeed to the evening's viewing.
WBBL.
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Der Brucer, in Sioux City they are now planning to go to the houses of the people who didn't register their pit bulls, take them and kill them. It makes me sick
And who, pray tell, determines what is, or is not, a "pit bull"? Are they doing DNA testing?
Pits are getting a bad rap becasue they are associated with a large percentage of bite fatalities: if and whn a pit decides to attack, it is more proficient than other breeds. Cockers, Collies, Chows, and Cghhuahuas are much more likely to bite.
Every Pit I've ever handled has been a snuggle-bug.
der Brucer
There is at least one person who is requiring DNA testing. The dumbest thing is they are looking at a repeal of the pitbull ban, but are telling the police to go ahead with enforcement while they debate it. It makes me want to puke
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Time for more BONES episodes! I've been attending to a lot of Herbert recording issues today.
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I know I'll end up in hell.
Splendid! Maybe we can co-host an HHW Hell gathering.
der Brucer
I'll meet you there!
;)
You can be be in charge of assembling the IKEA flame-resistant furniture.
der Brucer
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Der Brucer, in Sioux City they are now planning to go to the houses of the people who didn't register their pit bulls, take them and kill them. It makes me sick
And who, pray tell, determines what is, or is not, a "pit bull"? Are they doing DNA testing?
Pits are getting a bad rap becasue they are associated with a large percentage of bite fatalities: if and whn a pit decides to attack, it is more proficient than other breeds. Cockers, Collies, Chows, and Cghhuahuas are much more likely to bite.
Every Pit I've ever handled has been a snuggle-bug.
der Brucer
There is at least one person who is requiring DNA testing. The dumbest thing is they are looking at a repeal of the pitbull ban, but are telling the police to go ahead with enforcement while they debate it. It makes me want to puke
Considering the circumstances, I think BK will allow it.
der Brucer
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Der Brucer, in Sioux City they are now planning to go to the houses of the people who didn't register their pit bulls, take them and kill them. It makes me sick
And who, pray tell, determines what is, or is not, a "pit bull"? Are they doing DNA testing?
Pits are getting a bad rap becasue they are associated with a large percentage of bite fatalities: if and whn a pit decides to attack, it is more proficient than other breeds. Cockers, Collies, Chows, and Cghhuahuas are much more likely to bite.
Every Pit I've ever handled has been a snuggle-bug.
der Brucer
There is at least one person who is requiring DNA testing. The dumbest thing is they are looking at a repeal of the pitbull ban, but are telling the police to go ahead with enforcement while they debate it. It makes me want to puke
If they are doing DNA testing then they must be including the Pit mixes. With all the proven rehabilitation of the "Vic" dogs by rescue groups this is doubly shocking. >:( :(
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Jane,
Here is a more lady-like sized image you can use:
der Brucer
I modified my post using your link, thanks. Did it fix the problem for those in widescreen?
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I celebrated by going to the office and balancing my trust account. I did have church services on TV while I did it. I also broke down and got some larger sized jeans. I'm back in my old size again, which I'm not happy about, but man they are so much more comfortable
I'm sorry. Spring is here it should be easier to get back on track before you need to buy more clothes.
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Thanks Jeanne.
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Der Brucer, in Sioux City they are now planning to go to the houses of the people who didn't register their pit bulls, take them and kill them. It makes me sick
And who, pray tell, determines what is, or is not, a "pit bull"? Are they doing DNA testing?
Pits are getting a bad rap becasue they are associated with a large percentage of bite fatalities: if and whn a pit decides to attack, it is more proficient than other breeds. Cockers, Collies, Chows, and Cghhuahuas are much more likely to bite.
Every Pit I've ever handled has been a snuggle-bug.
der Brucer
There is at least one person who is requiring DNA testing. The dumbest thing is they are looking at a repeal of the pitbull ban, but are telling the police to go ahead with enforcement while they debate it. It makes me want to puke
If they are doing DNA testing then they must be including the Pit mixes. With all the proven rehabilitation of the "Vic" dogs by rescue groups this is doubly shocking. >:( :(
The city isn't doing the testing there is just a guy who wants his dog tested
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Just ordered LSOH - the soundtrack.
I have the LP from a few decades ago, wherein Fred Katz admitted that he sold Corman the same score again for another picture, and Corman didn't seem to notice.
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Shocking news, DR JMK.
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I discovered my Windows Mail - which is a lot like....or just like....Outlook Express and set it up this morning - AND I was able to import my address book....so things seem to be all right.
NOW I get a *ding* when I get an email - which didn't happen at Comcast.net....but it's a POP mail so my COMCAST mail with my COMCAST address is sent and received there! Hurray!
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We are thinking of changing from the picket fence to the two-rail fence.....time will tell. Such fences are NOT neighbor-dog proof.
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Easter Sunday afternoon greetings! 4 very tired people are back from Lima and waiting for the Easter bunny to fill their baskets tonight. We told him ahead of time not to visit our house until this evening.
Fr. Richard's first Easter service was made even more special because it included a dedication ceremony for baby Catherine, who was born just before Christmas. Her parents come from a tradition that doesn't believe in infant baptism, but they wanted some sort of church recognition of her arrival. It was very sweet and the ladies of the church provided a lovely cake decorated with lots of pink icing.
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I am watching a BOX set of films for review....
Roger Corman's Best of the B's Collection
Hot Bikes, Cool Cars & Bad Babes.....
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Four films down - and four to go.
Not bad - three of them I hadn't seen. An intermission program on each disk with lots of the drive-in intermission shorts and a couple of previews (but not of the films on the disk) - so it's a jam-packed bargain.
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Der Brucer, in Sioux City they are now planning to go to the houses of the people who didn't register their pit bulls, take them and kill them. It makes me sick
And who, pray tell, determines what is, or is not, a "pit bull"? Are they doing DNA testing?
Pits are getting a bad rap becasue they are associated with a large percentage of bite fatalities: if and whn a pit decides to attack, it is more proficient than other breeds. Cockers, Collies, Chows, and Cghhuahuas are much more likely to bite.
Every Pit I've ever handled has been a snuggle-bug.
der Brucer
There is at least one person who is requiring DNA testing. The dumbest thing is they are looking at a repeal of the pitbull ban, but are telling the police to go ahead with enforcement while they debate it. It makes me want to puke
If they are doing DNA testing then they must be including the Pit mixes. With all the proven rehabilitation of the "Vic" dogs by rescue groups this is doubly shocking. >:( :(
The city isn't doing the testing there is just a guy who wants his dog tested
Oh-lol.
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We are thinking of changing from the picket fence to the two-rail fence.....time will tell. Such fences are NOT neighbor-dog proof.
And are you still hoping to have a dog again?
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Nice Ginny :)
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Our release is night and day to the Rhino LP. No dialogue, proper mono sound.
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Betsy did not have the meds excuse vis a vis the garage, unless ibuprofen counts. :) I did joke that for the first time in our long married life my "Marriage Points" were in a credit situation due to Betsy's mistake. I was reminded that male "Marriage Points" have the shelf life of a nanosecond. ;)
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..it included a dedication ceremony for baby Catherine...
And where in the 1928 Book of Common Prayer is this rite :-X
der Brucer
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Betsy did not have the meds excuse vis a vis the garage, unless ibuprofen counts.
Well, she should blame her Mother!
der Brucer
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Betsy did not have the meds excuse vis a vis the garage, unless ibuprofen counts.
Well, she should blame her Mother!
der Brucer
I'm sure her Mother already blamed me. ;D
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Jane,
Here is a more lady-like sized image you can use:
der Brucer
I modified my post using your link, thanks. Did it fix the problem for those in widescreen?
It is now a perfect post!
der Brucer
Thankfully you are computer literate enough to be able to steal the link and use it.
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With all the proven rehabilitation of the "Vic" dogs by rescue groups this is doubly shocking. >:( :(
"...rehabilittion..." or not the "Vic" dogs are still hard to place - many apartment leases and Homeowner Associations forbid them - and Homeowner's Insurance rates can go through the roof!
der Brucer
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VIBES TO JMK~~ Did the burglers hit anyone else in the neighborhood? BTW, have they evere arrested anyone in the murder of your neighbor?
I wonder if anyone else in the neighborhood was burglarized. Or maybe they just hit DR JMK's house when they saw the garage door open. Were the cars unlocked or did they have to break anything/windows?
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Tonight I will watch TAR and then CELEBRITY APPRENTICE. No DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES and BROTHERS & SISTERS is a repeat (although next week is a 2 hour show). And they've moved DAMAGES to thursdays here so now we are only 3 days behind the US showing.
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I am watching a BOX set of films for review....
Roger Corman's Best of the B's Collection
Hot Bikes, Cool Cars & Bad Babes.....
Speaking of Bad Babe wannabes, where's our Professional Virgin, DR MBarnum? Hunting Easter eggs?
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..it included a dedication ceremony for baby Catherine...
And where in the 1928 Book of Common Prayer is this rite :-X
der Brucer
Well, the final prayer was from the '28, but the rest of the ceremony was found online by Catherine's dad.
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Betsy did not have the meds excuse vis a vis the garage, unless ibuprofen counts. :) I did joke that for the first time in our long married life my "Marriage Points" were in a credit situation due to Betsy's mistake. I was reminded that male "Marriage Points" have the shelf life of a nanosecond. ;)
LOL, only the ordeal she just went through ;) Hmmm, does this mean her parents were right not to fill the entire prescription?
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Jane,
Here is a more lady-like sized image you can use:
der Brucer
I modified my post using your link, thanks. Did it fix the problem for those in widescreen?
It is now a perfect post!
der Brucer
Thankfully you are computer literate enough to be able to steal the link and use it.
LOL-and that is about all I'm computer literate enough for.
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I'm wondering why I haven't read about this in my local news. :(
OREGONIAN (http://www.oregonlive.com/environment/index.ssf/2010/03/odfw_kills_first_california_se.html)
Oregon kills first California sea lion of 2010 at Bonneville Dam
By Scott Learn, The Oregonian
March 04, 2010, 10:21AM
Oregon's Department of Fish and Wildlife killed its first fish-eating California sea lion of 2010 Wednesday after capturing it by Bonneville Dam.
The department, working with the state of Washington and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, first started killing California sea lions by lethal injection last year.
In 2009, biologists euthanized 11 California sea lions identified as repeatedly dining near the Columbia River dam's fish ladders and transferred four others to a zoo or aquarium. This year, no zoos or aquariums have agreed to take sea lions, ODFW spokeswoman Jessica Sall said.
The sea lion killed Wednesday was one of 64 California sea lions on a NOAA-approved list of animals eligible to be euthanized because they've been repeatedly spotted eating salmon, Sall said. Biologists have seen the animal for the past seven years at the dam, she said.
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The sea lion killed Wednesday was named "Lionel" last year by students at Oregon City's Redland Elementary School, the activist groups said.
Good show! Great Public Relations - maybe they'll mount Lionel's head and give it to the Elementary School as a momento.
der Brucer
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The Oregonian isn't my local paper, it is JMK's.
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I hear that there was a big quake in S. CA.
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Big? There certainly was a quake and it certainly lasted about twenty or thirty seconds and we did have a little movement here in the City of Studio, but nothing fell and even the paintings are still hanging straight, so, at least here it was not so big.
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~~~~~SAFE FROM THE EARTHQUAKE'S HARM VIBES TO BK AND THOSE DRS IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA~~~~~
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The Oregonian isn't my local paper, it is JMK's.
Well how about the Ashland Daily Tidings (http://www.dailytidings.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100309/LIFE/3090305)
Program puts down predatorsSea lions killed for eating too many salmon at the Bonneville Dam
der Brucer
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They're saying it was 6.9 centered in Baja, but I've been through a 6.whatever before and it was MUCH worse than this - MUCH MUCH worse. This was annoying, as they all are, but the worst thing that happened here anyway was that my doorbell chimes moved and rang all by their lonesome and even that was really light and minor. There have also been reports of - wait for it - water sloshing in pools. 6.9? Maybe in Baja, CA but not here.
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Big? There certainly was a quake and it certainly lasted about twenty or thirty seconds and we did have a little movement here in the City of Studio, but nothing fell and even the paintings are still hanging straight, so, at least here it was not so big.
6.9
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Big? There certainly was a quake and it certainly lasted about twenty or thirty seconds and we did have a little movement here in the City of Studio, but nothing fell and even the paintings are still hanging straight, so, at least here it was not so big.
Well, the quake was in Mexico, but I'm sure the Administration will be scolded for poor border control if any damage occurs in the US.
der Brucer
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A friend in the L.A. environs said it was a 4.0. . . .
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The Oregonian isn't my local paper, it is JMK's.
Well how about the Ashland Daily Tidings (http://www.dailytidings.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100309/LIFE/3090305)
Program puts down predatorsSea lions killed for eating too many salmon at the Bonneville Dam
der Brucer
Thanks, I feel better knowing I missed the story vs it not getting printed. I don't take a paper & some days I forget to go on line to read it.
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It is snowing. For 3 days I didn't get out for a walk or hike so we went for a hike earlier today during the wind storm. with light rain. At least the wind calmed down before the snow began & it wasn't too bad during our hike since much of the trails are somewhat protected from the elements by trees.
I was moving too slow today for Keith but, as he told Sherlock, they had to wait for me in case the cougar spotted recently decided to make an appearance.
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A friend in the L.A. environs said it was a 4.0. . . .
That's probably a lot more accurate. I wonder which organization reported an incorrect finding, unless it really was a 6.9 in which case I just think we'd be hearing a little more about MAJOR damage.
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Water Sloshing in the Pool is the title of my new CD of water songs.
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TAR should start on time tonight!
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I just ordered the FOREVER PLAID Las Vegas 10 Year Anniversary CD.
I am hoping to interest my theater in opening out 50th season with the Plaids......I am not optimistic, but I AM persistent!
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A friend in the L.A. environs said it was a 4.0. . . .
That's probably a lot more accurate. I wonder which organization reported an incorrect finding, unless it really was a 6.9 in which case I just think we'd be hearing a little more about MAJOR damage.
According to the NY Times there were two quakes:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/05/us/05quake.html
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Page Eight Forever Plaid Dance.
(http://www.oxyfish.com/ts/ForeverPlaid.gif)
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The guy who plays the piano for the Vegas Plaids is awesome.
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The music is done right on that CD.
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Here comes TAR!!!!
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The music is done right on that CD.
Thank you, DR LAURA - that is what I read, but I have the Off Broadway CD - so I look forward to hearing it.....it should be on its way....
OH and CUBA arrived at my house yesterday!
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What probably invited the thieves was not only the garage door being open but the garage LIGHT being on, as if to beckon them, saying, "Come, steal from us!" :) Because we typically close the garage door, no, the cars weren't locked. I went to bed early last night since I had to be up so early this morning, and Betsy just plumb forgot to close the garage door (not to mention turn off the garage light). No other reports of burglaries in the neighborhood--Betsy asked the policeman who came to take the report.
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DR JMK - I hope things settle down a bit in your household soon.
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Today there was an article in the paper today about a welder who was surprised on Undercover Boss. I like that show
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Ok, time to watch TAR
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Water Sloshing in the Pool is the title of my new CD of water songs.
Don't forget to include multiple recordings of "The Waters of March."
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A friend in the L.A. environs said it was a 4.0. . . .
That's probably a lot more accurate. I wonder which organization reported an incorrect finding, unless it really was a 6.9 in which case I just think we'd be hearing a little more about MAJOR damage.
According to the NY Times there were two quakes:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/05/us/05quake.html
If you read the article is says the quake was far enough down much of the shock was absorbed, so I think the 6.9 is accurate.
My brother-in-law in West L.A. wrote to say he was fine, only felt a little rolling.
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That is the first song on the CD, DR td.
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Oh they know, THEY know! You leave an apartment unlocked at 83rd and Second Avenue and the WHOLE junkie world lights up.
Mel in The Prisoner of Second Avenue by Neil Simon, one of my favorite roles EVER!!
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DR JMK, how horrible! I hope all it taken care of soon and you are able to calm your nerves.
Continued vibes to Betsy, who clearly didn't need this (or you). No, no, no! Let me rephrase; I meant neither one of you needed a break-in!
No, Jeanne, I think you had it right the first time. ;D
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That is the first song on the CD, DR td.
Ah, but is Nancy LaMott's the first or the last version?
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WOW - this week's TAR is terrific.
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That is the first song on the CD, DR td.
Ah, but is Nancy LaMott's the first or the last version?
EXcuse me - I am singing my own RAP version of the song, thank you very much.
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Funny, now I'm reading the 1st quake was from 6.9 to 7.2 and the 2nd largest of the quakes was 4.1. It will be interesting what the final report it.
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That is the first song on the CD, DR td.
Ah, but is Nancy LaMott's the first or the last version?
EXcuse me - I am singing my own RAP version of the song, thank you very much.
That's ONE way to handle the tricky rhythms. . . .
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I'm shocked how late it is. I have not done my darn exercises & stretches, & I was too full this morning after the blueberry buttermilk pancakes. :) Keith said he will make them again next week or waffles. :) :)
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A friend in the L.A. environs said it was a 4.0. . . .
That's probably a lot more accurate. I wonder which organization reported an incorrect finding, unless it really was a 6.9 in which case I just think we'd be hearing a little more about MAJOR damage.
According to the NY Times there were two quakes:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/05/us/05quake.html
If you read the article is says the quake was far enough down much of the shock was absorbed, so I think the 6.9 is accurate.
My brother-in-law in West L.A. wrote to say he was fine, only felt a little rolling.
When I went there it said 7.2.
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I see your 7.2 and raise you 8.4.
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Thunderstorms predicted for us tonight with a few more tomorrow. That's okay.....not much to do until Tuesday.
This is of course the WEEK OF the Dancing With the Putnam County Stars competition.
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And the week that BRAINEX opens in Indianapolis.
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Yes, now it's 7.2 - I'm sorry, but a quakes of that magnitude have decimated whole cities - thus far, there has not been one report of any damage.
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And if we felt the 4.0 quake, would we not have felt the 7.2 quake twenty minutes earlier?
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Forgot to mention that Friday I got us another cult film release that will please some folks around here. I wonder if MBarnum will actually bother to visit this here site so he doesn't miss out on Little Shop?
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I'll be on my way to rehearsal in about fifteen minutes.
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Bedtime for Bozo.
G'night!
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I really should do laundry, but just don't want to. Guess I can do it tomorrow night during DWS
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I just performed "Waters of March" a week or so ago. And of course I've shared the priceless story of Sergio's debut of the song on the Tonight Show when Bonnie Bowden went completely up on the lyric. Live television at its best. :)
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Oy, this board is a hassle to upload pics on sometimes. Here's a map of our new neighborhood. It was one of the first planned communities in the U.S. and is full of common areas and walking trails:
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How nice to live where you will have trails to walk the dogs.
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I really should do laundry, but just don't want to. Guess I can do it tomorrow night during DWS
Except for a break when we were hiking I've been doing laundry all day. I'm pleased to say the last load is in the dryer.
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When I went down, I was unsure what I wanted to start with to begin my evening viewing. Then I spied a DVD-R I had burned last June. It was filled with Adam Lambert's performances from last season's AMERICAN IDOL competition. There were about 12 performances of his on there.
My, god, I couldn't believe what a finished performer he was compared to these ninnies who are starring on the show this season. Even the best ones this year aren't in his same league AT ALL. It's almost embarrassing to see how impressive these performances are compared to what I've seen this season on IDOL. Really makes me want to stop watching.
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After I finished those, I rewatched a couple of figure skating performances from this year's national championships: Rachael Flatt's, Marai Nagasu's, and Ryan Bradley's. They were SO on their game at Nationals.
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Then I watched DUPLICITY recorded from HBO-HD. The premise is intriguing and I liked the surprises which kept getting revealed throughout the film.
But who in their right mind would have written that ending? No WONDER the film flopped so badly! NOBODY wants to see a romantic caper film with an ending like that. Compare it to the worldwide box-office smash of something like MR. AND MRS. SMITH, more action oriented than a thinking man's film but still with glamorous leads and a witty script and with an ending that EVERYONE would want for the movie, and there's the difference. CHARADE is also something much closer to to mark of what an audience would want.
I wonder if the studio tried to reason with Tony Gilroy to go for something completely different in that last 15 minutes of the movie? I can't believe anyone who knows anything about the movie business would think that would be the kind of ending audiences who had gotten caught up in this caper for two hours would want.
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When I finished DUPLICITY, I noticed on one of the Showtime channels was Bud Greenspan's documentary on the 1998 Nagano Olympics, and they just happened to be at the part of the movie that concerned the ladies event that year. He didn't focus on the battle for gold, though (Lipinski winning over Kwan). His focus was on Lu Chen, the former world champion from China who had fallen from 1st in 1995 to 25th in 1997. The story of her overcoming her demons to land on the podium at Nagano was very touching, and it made me want to fish out those Olympics from the archives so I could watch the whole program. (I didn't, but I may find time to do that later in the week.)
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So, I still didn't get to GRAN TORINO nor to LAW & ORDER from last week. Maybe tomorrow since nothing recorded tonight.
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Patricia Heaton was supposed to speak at our United Way Women's Power Lunch but she can't be there. One report said "health reasons" another said "Personal reasons" does anyone know what's up and if she's ok? Sure hope so. Doris Roberts is filling in for her, which will still be fun
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I haven't decided if I'm going to work tomorrow or take the day off. It might be wise to get one of those Criterion Blu-rays out of the way even though they aren't due until the 20th. I guess I'll see if the mail brings anything and see how I'm feeling tomorrow in terms of doing work.
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I'm closing up shop in the office and heading downstairs to bed.
Good night!
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Enjoyed my annual watching of KING OF KINGS, the best of the the biblical Jesus epics because it gives the story a political-historical context, has a great Miklos Rozsa score, a terrific cast, an great unsung performance by unsung Ron Randell, and the Frank Thring lisping, "DansssssSalome!"
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I just ordered the FOREVER PLAID Las Vegas 10 Year Anniversary CD.
I am hoping to interest my theater in opening out 50th season with the Plaids......I am not optimistic, but I AM persistent!
I saw the flat film version of "Forever Plaid" last year and wondered whatever happened to it. Anybody know?
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Well, the dinner went well, but I have to wonder: Why goose instead of duck? I honestly don't know. Duck is cheaper and tastes better. Work better with pinot noir, too. But after five bottles of wine for four people, who cares?
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I just ordered the FOREVER PLAID Las Vegas 10 Year Anniversary CD.
I am hoping to interest my theater in opening out 50th season with the Plaids......I am not optimistic, but I AM persistent!
I saw the flat film version of "Forever Plaid" last year and wondered whatever happened to it. Anybody know?
My next door neighbor back in Los Angeles was the producer of that film.
I'll ask him.
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Then I watched DUPLICITY recorded from HBO-HD. The premise is intriguing and I liked the surprises which kept getting revealed throughout the film.
But who in their right mind would have written that ending? No WONDER the film flopped so badly! NOBODY wants to see a romantic caper film with an ending like that. Compare it to the worldwide box-office smash of something like MR. AND MRS. SMITH, more action oriented than a thinking man's film but still with glamorous leads and a witty script and with an ending that EVERYONE would want for the movie, and there's the difference. CHARADE is also something much closer to to mark of what an audience would want.
I wonder if the studio tried to reason with Tony Gilroy to go for something completely different in that last 15 minutes of the movie? I can't believe anyone who knows anything about the movie business would think that would be the kind of ending audiences who had gotten caught up in this caper for two hours would want.
And yet I liked the ending of "Duplicity" better than the ending of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith." I liked most everything better than watching "Mr. and Mrs. Smith." Dreadful waste of time. The bossa nova elevator music was the only time I cracked a smile and I think it was the wrong kind of smile. I liked hearing the music, not the reverse.
Yet, lazy and alienating as the ending of "Dupliity" was, I liked it better. As least, I remember it. I don't remember much of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" except thinking that both stars deserved better.
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I just ordered the FOREVER PLAID Las Vegas 10 Year Anniversary CD.
I am hoping to interest my theater in opening out 50th season with the Plaids......I am not optimistic, but I AM persistent!
I saw the flat film version of "Forever Plaid" last year and wondered whatever happened to it. Anybody know?
My next door neighbor back in Los Angeles was the producer of that film.
I'll ask him.
I just spoke to my former neighbor, and they are still trying to negotiate a DVD deal for the film.
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I hope they do; I'll buy it, even though I have no tv to play it on.
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Thanks, DR Druxy. I wasn't thrilled with the final product, but it was better than nothing.
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Watching "Easter Parade" now and, in reference to something I posted earlier, I wonder why directors just don't trust their material and their actors anymore. The medley that starts with "I Love a Piano" and ends with "When that Midnight Choo-Choo Leaves for Alabam" is a lesson in how you shoot musical numbers.
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I hope they do; I'll buy it, even though I have no tv to play it on.
That's got to be the best endorsement of a film I've ever seen!
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OK, time for bed. Night!
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Happy Easter.
Hi ;D
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OK, so "Easter Parade" is over and it's not the bestest that MGM did in that period, but it's betterer than a heap o' musicals from the era. And that's it from here. Night, all.
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The internet is on again, 5 weeks off was too long. :-[
It's raining outside, but I'm warm and cozy in my new home, which was built in 1912. It still has the original wood floors and original wood window frames. The glass panes are super cool, not flat at all.
I'm happy happy happy. 8)
And happy happy vibes to everyone. ;D
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I will never move again.
All kitchen things are in storage, I feel like I live in too many places. Not even going to try to pull it all together for another couple of months. It's too much. I feel too old.
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It was one of the first planned communities in the U.S. and is full of common areas ...
So, you're moving to a commune - figures ;)
der Brucer
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Nice to be able to read today's posts and blog.
Goodnight. :( :-[ Sorry I missed sooooooooooooooooooooooo much.
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~~~~~WELCOME TO YOUR NEW HOME, DR SAM!!!~~~~~
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Yes, now it's 7.2 - I'm sorry, but a quakes of that magnitude have decimated whole cities - thus far, there has not been one report of any damage.
It is still early - but damage has been reported:
ASSOCIATED PRESS (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_baja_earthquake)
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The 7.2-magnitude quake was felt as far north as Santa Barbara, USGS seismologist Susan Potter said. It was one of the strongest to hit California in recent history. Only one has been stronger — a 7.3 quake that hit Landers, Calif., and left three dead in 1992 — and there were at least two other 7.2-magnitude quakes in the last 20 years.
Calexico Fire Chief Peter Mercado tells KABC-TV in Los Angeles that there is substantial damage in the older section of the southeastern California city. Mercado says there is structural damage and broken windows, leaking gas lines and damage to the water system. But he says no injuries have been reported.
Across the border, a parking structure at the Mexicali city hall has collapsed. Mexicali is a bustling commerce center where trucks carrying goods cross into California.
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Damge varies with both magnitude and depth of the quake - this was a deep quake, and should cause less surface damage than a smaller quake the was shallower.
And this from Mexacali sure looks like damage to me:
(http://www.foxnews.com/static/managed/img/World/quakefinal_monster_397x224.jpg)
der Brucer
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WOW - this week's TAR is terrific.
YES!!!! Great episode/leg of the race!!!
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Glad to know that everyone on board is OK in LA. -Regardless of how strong or not strong the earthquake was.
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I just performed "Waters of March" a week or so ago...
Which means it ended just last night? ;)
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Water Sloshing in the Pool is the title of my new CD of water songs.
I read a tweet earlier something along the lines of:
ALERT: There was an earthquake in Baja, Mexico; and people in Los Angeles have pools.
;)
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And if we felt the 4.0 quake, would we not have felt the 7.2 quake twenty minutes earlier?
Not if the 4.0 was closer (which it was) and shallower (which it probably was).
der Brucer
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DRs JMK and Jane - Have you ever spotted THIS (http://twitpic.com/1dc48g) road sign?
::)
*Courtesy of Timothy Hutton via Twitter.
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HA!!
So... The power went out during the last 20 minutes of Wicked in New Orleans last night. They didn't complete the show. However, they did go ahead and sing "For Good" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvonC8n5a78) with a piano and flashlights.
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...Why goose instead of duck?...
Traditionally, a Christmas Goose will feed a family - not so a duck.
From an animal husbandry point of view, geese take less tending than do ducks.
der Brucer
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Well...
I've decided to head into Philly for the day tomorrow for some sight-seeing, some food-ing and some getting-out-of-NYC-ing, so...
Goodnight.
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Woody's contribution to the joyousness of the day;
EASTER TERROR
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uAHBlIqLp9Q/S7ij-AvvcvI/AAAAAAAAR1A/qIyCZLwYH6k/s1600/easter_in_jeopardy.jpg)
der Brucer
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I just watched the last two episodes of "FlashForward" and am now watching last week's episode of "Grey's Anatomy."
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Today is still open! :o
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I will never move again.
All kitchen things are in storage, I feel like I live in too many places. Not even going to try to pull it all together for another couple of months. It's too much. I feel too old.
Welcome home and welcome back, Sam!
;D
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Last post?!?!? I think not. ???
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Someone forgot to close and lock the topic!