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Title: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 12:00:54 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were luxuriating just thinking about the long, long weekend, and now it is time for you to post until the luxuriating cows come home.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 12:01:51 AM
And the word of the day is: MEIOSIS!
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 12:02:56 AM
Welcome eight GUESTS. 
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: George on May 28, 2010, 12:12:20 AM
A Very Happy Birthday to DR Arnold M. Brockman!! ;D
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: George on May 28, 2010, 12:17:44 AM
Last night, I worked concessions for a local production of Schoolhouse Rock! Live! (http://www.olyft.org/)  It was delightfully delightful.  Four of the actors, the director and the music director were all involved in The Brain From Planet X, and I knew almost everyone else involved with the show. :)
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 12:32:41 AM
Laura is up late.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 12:33:02 AM
And so am I.  Just trying to finish listening to a CD that never seems to end.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 12:33:14 AM
And I'm jiggy with that.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 12:33:18 AM
Fast.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 12:33:26 AM
Post deleted.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 12:33:55 AM
I could just keep posting until we get to page two or until the CD actually ends.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 12:34:11 AM
George is up late.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 12:34:22 AM
George was the Donna in this show?
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 12:35:10 AM
For a moment I dreamed we were on page two.  It was a lovely dream - then I woke up to the harsh realities that we are on page one.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 12:38:17 AM
Thanks to a certain defector (and SO unnecessary - every time I think about it it makes me want to vomit on the ground), we are about to have our lowest posting month in over two years.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: George on May 28, 2010, 12:38:26 AM
George was the Donna in this show?

Nope...Fred, Joyce, Yoni and our Naughty Nurse.  Josh was only the music director.  Christine, who played the Theremin for The Brain, directed SHRL.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 12:38:50 AM
This CD is STILL playing.  I have the feeling it's one of the longest single CDs in history.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 12:39:30 AM
So, Laura came and went without so much as a post?
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 12:39:48 AM
She's not the postess with the mostess on the ball.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 12:40:00 AM
My Lord, I wish this CD was over.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 12:40:14 AM
I think this might be the last track?
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 12:40:23 AM
Nope, I spoke to soon.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 12:40:30 AM
Too soon I spoke.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: George on May 28, 2010, 12:40:42 AM
My Lord, I wish this CD was over.

You could always push the "stop" button.

;)
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 12:56:57 AM
It's STILL playing and now I'm determined to tough it out until it's done!
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 12:57:05 AM
I gotta tell you.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 12:57:20 AM
I'm thinking we can get to page two.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 12:57:31 AM
Maybe THIS is the last track?
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 12:57:38 AM
It sounds big.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 12:57:48 AM
Maybe not.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 12:57:57 AM
Oh, please let this be over.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 12:58:09 AM
Well, no one can say we didn't get to page two.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: George on May 28, 2010, 01:05:46 AM
It is pretty rare to be on page 2 this early in the morning. :)
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: John G. on May 28, 2010, 02:34:41 AM
Morning, all.

Way too early, but the good news is that after three hours, I head into straight overtime for the week, and I have to work Saturday, too.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: John G. on May 28, 2010, 02:38:16 AM
TOD:

DVD: Coco Avant Chanel and whatever else comes in at the library.

CD: Ella Fitzgerald's ""The Complete Ella in Berlin," the revival of "House of Flowers"

Car CD: The new "Finian's Rainbow," "Prettybelle"

Reading "There's Mel, There's Woody and There's You," which I have asked the library to purchase.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Ben on May 28, 2010, 02:54:32 AM
Morning all.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Ben on May 28, 2010, 02:54:49 AM
Oatmeal, coffee, shower, work.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jrand74 on May 28, 2010, 04:42:08 AM
Page Two already?
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jrand74 on May 28, 2010, 04:42:25 AM
Happy Birthday to DR ARNOLDMBROCKMAN
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jrand74 on May 28, 2010, 04:43:03 AM
Today is a workday.  Oh well.

My sister and my two nieces are leaving for a few days in Hawaii!  I know they will have fun and pictures will be shared.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jrand74 on May 28, 2010, 04:44:12 AM
TOD:

DVD - Sherlock Holmes Action Hero (not the real title, but it fits this movie as has been mentioned on HHW previously)

Oh....I have an email....

Just a moment.....just a moment.....
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jrand74 on May 28, 2010, 04:44:43 AM
Oh....someone commented on someone's post.

Interesting.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jrand74 on May 28, 2010, 04:46:03 AM
TOD con't:

CD: Earth Vee Ess the Spider
       John Stevens RED
       Chet Baker Sings
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jrand74 on May 28, 2010, 04:57:04 AM
Rehearsals on BLITHE SPIRIT continue apace.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jrand74 on May 28, 2010, 04:57:16 AM
Happy Birthday + 1 day to Mr Harlan Ellison.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Druxy on May 28, 2010, 05:19:30 AM
Happy Birthday, Arnold!
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Druxy on May 28, 2010, 05:24:43 AM
TOD:

I have both the Columbia Film Noir I and the Samuel Fuller Collection that I'd like to finish watching this weekend, so:

MURDER BY CONTRACT
SHOCKPROOF
THE CRIMSON KIMONO


Also, the final 4 episodes of LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT, Season 5.

Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jrand74 on May 28, 2010, 05:27:23 AM
And I am off to work.  Oh well...
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Laura on May 28, 2010, 05:34:45 AM
Happy Birthday, DR Arnold Brockman!

And the song for today is Happy Birthday to You!
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Kerry on May 28, 2010, 05:42:22 AM
A BIG HHW CHEER AND SONGS GALORE FOR DEAR READER ARNOLD M. BROCKMAN!!!    :D
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: elmore3003 on May 28, 2010, 05:52:17 AM
Good morning, all! I've got laundry this morning and another trip to a copier to enlarge another Victor Herbert manuscript to decipher some lyrics.

I still haven't figured out the mystery word from yesterday, and given the amount of original lyrics I see on this board, I'm still hoping one of our creative geniuses will figure out the word. I'm stymied. It's a 2-syllable word with the accent on the first syllable. Here's the complete first verse:
  When the sun in golden splendor
   Sinks behind the distant hills,
   Then a ____________ sweetly tender
   All my inward beng thrills;
   With the breath of springtime laden
   Mirrored in the twilight air,
   There appears a beauteous maiden
   Tall of form, divinely fair.


Herbert's manuscript does not give a writer credit, so I have no idea what hack provided this; I looked up the first line on Google, hoping it might be in a collection of fourth-rate Victorian poetry, but no such luck! Two of the songs we're recording have texts by Swinburne, and there are a large number of songs sety to German poetry. Then there are songs with this drivel.

Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: KevinH on May 28, 2010, 05:55:15 AM
Hi Ben-
I saw your post from yesterday.  I hope we can see each other next time in NY too!
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: KevinH on May 28, 2010, 05:56:09 AM
Happy Birthday to DR Arnold M Brockman!
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: elmore3003 on May 28, 2010, 05:56:09 AM
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Birthday to DR ArnoldMBrockman !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TOD: 
  DVD: three Netflix discs, Purcell's DIDO AND AENEAS
  CD: Call Me Madam (Merman), Guy Haines, Liz Callaway, Brendan Behan's THE HOSTAGE, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST (Edith Evans, John Gielgud), Kimmel Rare Tracks
  VCR: cheap porn
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: elmore3003 on May 28, 2010, 05:56:59 AM
Hi Ben-
I saw your post from yesterday.  I hope we can see each other next time in NY too!

Me, Too!
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: KevinH on May 28, 2010, 05:58:23 AM
Hi DR elmore-- Maybe we can all get together!

 I'll have to check out Glynnis Johns singing Send in the Clowns.  And I think there was another singer you mentioned?
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: KevinH on May 28, 2010, 05:59:44 AM
TOD:

CD:  The Stephen Sondheim Album.

DVD:  Barbra Streisand -One Night Only
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: KevinH on May 28, 2010, 06:04:12 AM
Getting ready to head to the airport-I'm off to Buffalo for the holiday weekend.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: elmore3003 on May 28, 2010, 06:15:10 AM
Hi DR elmore-- Maybe we can all get together!

 I'll have to check out Glynnis Johns singing Send in the Clowns.  And I think there was another singer you mentioned?

Cleo Laine on her out-of-print Carnegie Hall CD.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: KevinH on May 28, 2010, 06:25:17 AM
Thanks, DR elmore!   Gotta go!

I don't know when I'll be able to use a computer, so if I'm not online, I hope everyone has a nice Holiday weekend!
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on May 28, 2010, 06:36:54 AM
And the word of the day is: MEIOSIS!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  INCHWORM

How Can I  Measure The Friendships made on HHW??

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY WISHES
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on May 28, 2010, 06:37:56 AM
As If By Wizardry Page 3
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jennifer on May 28, 2010, 06:49:35 AM
Surgery vibes for Joe. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jennifer on May 28, 2010, 06:49:49 AM
Yes DR Jane my stove is good as new!
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jennifer on May 28, 2010, 06:50:34 AM
DR George re: GHOST WHISPERER.  It was looking like ABC would pick it up. But I just read this morning that they will not and the show is cancelled.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jennifer on May 28, 2010, 06:53:29 AM
DR TCB re: the Sex & The City 2 movie gettting a bomb rating.

I can only speak for myself. And it makes me feel bad/sad/mad when a movie i'm looking forward to seeing gets a bomb rating.  But it makes me even more upset when they let someone review it who knows they will hate it before even going in. It just makes me wonder why bother making that person sit through it. And why make me read it.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jennifer on May 28, 2010, 06:54:08 AM
Happy Birthday to DR Arnold Brockman!
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Dan (the Man) on May 28, 2010, 06:58:16 AM
! ! ! ! !  HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR ARNOLD M. BROCKMAN  ! ! ! ! !
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Dan (the Man) on May 28, 2010, 06:59:13 AM
* * * * *   SURGERY VIBES FOR DR WFO'S JOE  * * * * *
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: JMK on May 28, 2010, 07:00:48 AM
THE PHRASE OF THE DAY IS HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ARNOLD!!
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: JMK on May 28, 2010, 07:01:14 AM
Larry, could the mystery word be "calling"?
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: JMK on May 28, 2010, 07:01:33 AM
The Cleo Laine album also has a delicious YOU MUST BELIEVE IN SPRING.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: td on May 28, 2010, 07:05:11 AM
HAPPY NATAL DAY DR ARNOLD!
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: elmore3003 on May 28, 2010, 07:12:03 AM
Larry, could the mystery word be "calling"?

That's a very good choice! I was thinking of using "fancy" and admitting in the recording notes and on the new copy that the word was conjectural, but I think your lyric choice is better. Thank you.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Ginny on May 28, 2010, 07:12:16 AM
Friday morning greetings!  It's still very muggy here in SW Ohio and we're expecting storms throughout the day.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Ginny on May 28, 2010, 07:12:45 AM
Happiest of birthdays to DR ArnoldMBrockman!
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: elmore3003 on May 28, 2010, 07:17:14 AM
DR JMK takes the cake! I will be acknowledge him in the notes to the new recording. He will be in good company, with excellent scholars and copyists.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: MBarnum on May 28, 2010, 07:46:42 AM
TOD:

DVD:

CHARLIE CHAN IN PANAMA (1940) (I have decided that I don't much care for Sidney Toler as Charlie Chan...much prefer Warner Oland)

An old Phil Regan musical HAPPY GO LUCKY (1936). I have decided that not only is Phil Regan a wonderful singer, but what a looker!

(http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/3/7/4/4/5/8/webimg/285162793_tp.jpg)


DVR:
I have a number of HIGHWAY DRAGNET and SEA HUNT episodes to catch up with, the best of which I will save onto dvd-r.

CD:
THE GOLDEN AGE OF LIGHT MUSIC: The 1950s Vol. 5 - SUNNY SIDE UP ( I think several HHWers would enjoy this CD series)
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: td on May 28, 2010, 07:48:24 AM
TOD:

BluRay:  TRUE BLOOD SEASON TWO

DVD-R:  Jimmy Kimmel ALOHA TO LOST
             FLASHFORWARD series finale

CD/ITunes:  John Denver SING (LIVE IN AUSTRALIA)
                    John Denver LIVE AT THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: MBarnum on May 28, 2010, 07:50:21 AM
Our family had some bad news yesterday. My nephew Daniel (my younger brother Dan's son) was diagnosed with lymphoma. He had been suffereing from extreme stomach pain and they found he had a blockage in his intestines, which the doctors removed last week. Test revealed cancer.

He is only 25 years old and has two young children. Just so sad, and he is such a good kid.

So, any spare good thoughts, prayers, or vibes would be most welcomed as he begins chemotherapy.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Ginny on May 28, 2010, 07:50:53 AM
Here is a letter to the editor that appears in today's local newspaper:

'Very Disappointed' (http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/very-disappointed-731872.html)

Now, Gardner-Harvey Library is where I spent the first 12 years of my librarian career, the second 6 as director.  I'm wondering why, over the last 25 (count 'em, 25) years, the 3 subsequent directors have let the building deteriorate to such an extent?
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Ginny on May 28, 2010, 07:52:15 AM
DR MBarnum - vibes to your nephew Daniel.  He will be on Holy Nativity's prayer list on Sunday.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: MBarnum on May 28, 2010, 07:54:38 AM
bK, I finished your book the other day. What a wonderful reading experience it was, and I mean that most sincerely.

Not only are you a great story teller (which of course, is something I have known for years), you have had a very intersting life and it was a great joy for me to not only know more about someone that I consider a friend, but to learn about 1970s Hollywood from one who was there
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: MBarnum on May 28, 2010, 07:55:12 AM
Thank you DR Ginny!
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: elmore3003 on May 28, 2010, 07:56:01 AM
Mikey, I am so sorry to hear this.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Vibes to the Nephew of DR MBarnum! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: MBarnum on May 28, 2010, 07:56:29 AM
Well, I am starting a 4 day weekend and must decide if I will begin with a trip to Corvallis to try out the Indian restaurant there (for lunch) or get the lawn mowed and the weeds pulled.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: MBarnum on May 28, 2010, 07:58:44 AM
Thanks Elmore. Daniel is young and healthy (well, except for the cancer thing) and we have great hope that he will make it through this ok.

Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: td on May 28, 2010, 07:59:49 AM
VIBES FOR DR MBARNUM'S DEAR NEPHEW DANIEL!

(if you would like an inspiring true story, you can check out my cousin's facebook page.  he and dad were both suffering from lymphoma at the same time and would commiserate): 
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=740895626&v=info&ref=ts (http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=740895626&v=info&ref=ts)
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: MBarnum on May 28, 2010, 08:03:24 AM
Thank you very much, TD! I will check that out.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: MBarnum on May 28, 2010, 08:04:29 AM
Before I head out to do stuff, I must wish DR Arnold Brockman a very, very happy birthday!

(http://i.ebayimg.com/04/!BuUJ5p!!2k~$(KGrHqV,!h8Ev1+0Ey3+BL+wcejUH!~~_3.JPG)


(http://i.ebayimg.com/22/!BuUKJH!EWk~$(KGrHqJ,!j!Ev1+0FyVVBL+wdsDw-!~~_3.JPG)
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Dan (the Man) on May 28, 2010, 08:14:50 AM
* * * * *  HEALTH VIBES FOR DR MBARNUM'S NEPHEW DANIEL  * * * * *
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Dan (the Man) on May 28, 2010, 08:19:39 AM
Page Four Dance:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/WandaDuck/dancing-with-joy.jpg)
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: elmore3003 on May 28, 2010, 08:31:42 AM
Here's my final bit of Herbert doggerel for the day.  This manuscript looks as if he accidentally spilled something on the original.

I've filled in in parentheses what the lyrics look like to me, but it's speculation and I'm hoping one of you may have a better idea. When you read what he was given that's legible, you'll know how far the world of lyric writing has advanced, and it validates my opinion that Herbert, unlike Sullivan, lacked one thing: a really good writer like W.S. Gilbert:

      Somewhere there is somebody to love me,
      Someone to make me a blushing bride;
      His heart like my own will be so lonely,
      Only
      'Til fate comes to bring him to my side.


(Refrain 1)
      My day will come, I know,
      A gypsy told me so;
     _____ _____ _____ _____ ______blessed

      (My lot the heav'ns have)
      For in the west
      My love is calling;
      Fair is he, with millions saved for me.
      For years she tells me he has found me enthralling.


(Refrain 2)
      Soon wedding bells will chime,
      Ring in our wedding time;
      My heart shall be his throne
      Where he alone
      Shall reign forever;
      Love __ ____ ___ ____ ___ weight in gold,

              (I'm told, is worth its)
      Oh, happy day day when I shall call him my own!

Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jane on May 28, 2010, 08:59:50 AM
DR ArnoldMBrockman,

(http://www.adventureballoons.co.uk/images/happy-birthday-photo.jpg)

May your day be as wonderful as you are!!
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: JMK on May 28, 2010, 09:12:43 AM
MBarnum, vibes to your nephew!
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: JMK on May 28, 2010, 09:13:24 AM
Larry, I gave you "switch", too.  Forget acknowledgements, I want royalties.  ;)
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jane on May 28, 2010, 09:19:43 AM
And the word of the day is: MEIOSIS!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  INCHWORM

How Can I  Measure The Friendships made on HHW??

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY WISHES

I like that, Inchworm :)
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jane on May 28, 2010, 09:20:01 AM
Yes DR Jane my stove is good as new!

:)
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 28, 2010, 09:20:49 AM
Happy Birthday, Arnold M. Brockman!
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jane on May 28, 2010, 09:21:59 AM
DR TCB re: the Sex & The City 2 movie gettting a bomb rating.

I can only speak for myself. And it makes me feel bad/sad/mad when a movie i'm looking forward to seeing gets a bomb rating.  But it makes me even more upset when they let someone review it who knows they will hate it before even going in. It just makes me wonder why bother making that person sit through it. And why make me read it.

But there is the catch DR Jennifer, I would not have read it, or at least stopped reading it once I knew the reviewer was destined not to like it.  I know the feeling of looking forward to the release of a movie only to read bad reviews.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: elmore3003 on May 28, 2010, 09:23:04 AM
Larry, I gave you "switch", too.  Forget acknowledgements, I want royalties.  ;)

And people in hell want ice water! ;)
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jane on May 28, 2010, 09:23:10 AM
* * * * *   SURGERY VIBES FOR DR WFO'S JOE  * * * * *

I hope surgery is done with and has been successful!

VIBES TO JOE & WFO!!!
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jane on May 28, 2010, 09:27:49 AM

So, any spare good thoughts, prayers, or vibes would be most welcomed as he begins chemotherapy.

Of course there are plenty of spare good thought, prayers and vibes for your nephew.  I will keep him in my thoughts that he will beat this.

Your family is so confusing, is this nephew also the nephew of our FedEx guy?
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: JMK on May 28, 2010, 09:28:18 AM
TOD:  lots of review stuff, including a nice version of Poulenc's DIALOGUES DES CARMELITES and the hilariously awful 1980 FLASH GORDON.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: JMK on May 28, 2010, 09:28:38 AM
Larry, I gave you "switch", too.  Forget acknowledgements, I want royalties.  ;)

And people in hell want ice water! ;)

 ;D
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: elmore3003 on May 28, 2010, 09:30:37 AM
TOD:  lots of review stuff, including a nice version of Poulenc's DIALOGUES DES CARMELITES and the hilariously awful 1980 FLASH GORDON.


I'm still waiting for the original hardcore version of FLESH GORDON to turn up.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jane on May 28, 2010, 09:31:35 AM
JMK, do you plan on sending out change of address notices?
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Ginny on May 28, 2010, 09:32:22 AM
Larry, I gave you "switch", too.  Forget acknowledgements, I want royalties.  ;)

And people in hell want ice water! ;)

LOL, DR Elmore!  This was my mother-in-law's favorite expression - did you learn it from Harriet?
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: elmore3003 on May 28, 2010, 09:32:45 AM
I think my copyist and I figured ot between us the second song lyric I posted. I don't want royalties, I want a purple heart.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: elmore3003 on May 28, 2010, 09:33:11 AM
Larry, I gave you "switch", too.  Forget acknowledgements, I want royalties.  ;)

And people in hell want ice water! ;)

LOL, DR Elmore!  This was my mother-in-law's favorite expression - did you learn it from Harriet?

No, but I can sure hear her saying it.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 28, 2010, 09:41:05 AM
Good Morning!  Good Afternoon!

I'm up, I'm up... And I guess it is the Friday of Memorial Day weekend.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: JMK on May 28, 2010, 09:44:54 AM
JMK, do you plan on sending out change of address notices?

We sent them out to magazines, etc.  If you personally want it, just let me know.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 28, 2010, 09:46:09 AM
Our family had some bad news yesterday. My nephew Daniel (my younger brother Dan's son) was diagnosed with lymphoma. He had been suffereing from extreme stomach pain and they found he had a blockage in his intestines, which the doctors removed last week. Test revealed cancer.

He is only 25 years old and has two young children. Just so sad, and he is such a good kid.

So, any spare good thoughts, prayers, or vibes would be most welcomed as he begins chemotherapy.


You got it, dude!
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 28, 2010, 09:46:43 AM
Good Morning!  Good Afternoon!

I'm up, I'm up... And I guess it is the Friday of Memorial Day weekend.


You guess?   What kind of Thursday night did you have?
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 09:50:02 AM
I'm up, and have already done a few things. 
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 09:50:32 AM
MBarnum, glad you liked it!  And excellent vibes and xylophones to Daniel.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 28, 2010, 09:50:49 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR ARNOLD M BROCKMAN!!!!!
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 28, 2010, 09:52:25 AM
~~~~~GOOD HEALTH VIBES TO DR MBARNUM'S NEPHEW DANIEL~~~~~
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 28, 2010, 09:53:28 AM
I get no kick from champagne.....

...but it sure tickles going down my gullet.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 28, 2010, 09:55:53 AM
Good Morning!  Good Afternoon!

I'm up, I'm up... And I guess it is the Friday of Memorial Day weekend.


You guess?   What kind of Thursday night did you have?

Well... Since you asked...

I was very tired and sleepy when I walked into my bedroom last night, but, of course, as soon as my head hit the pillow, well... -I guess I must have hit it too hard, since I ended up wide awake for the next hour or two.  Not exactly a restless night of sleep, just no sleep.  Alas, no 10:00am screening of "SATC2".  -There are much worse fates in life. ;)
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: elmore3003 on May 28, 2010, 09:56:02 AM
I've got several friends, including Jonathan Tunick who supervised the Strauss music, involved in PARADISE FOUND, the new Harold Prince-Susan Strohman musical that opened in London this week to pretty lousy reviews, most 2 out of 5 star reviews. Oy!
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: elmore3003 on May 28, 2010, 09:56:32 AM
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Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 28, 2010, 09:58:10 AM
DR Jennifer - In regards to the reviews of "SATC2"... Since it sounds like you were going to see the movie regardless - and since it seems that you would like it anyway - why even bother reading the reviews?

*And, conversely, would you want to read and trust a review by someone who was predisposed to LOVE the movie.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 09:58:50 AM
Looks like a nice day, but pretty windy out there.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 28, 2010, 10:03:20 AM
And the word of the day is: MEIOSIS!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  INCHWORM


Cue the Children's Chorus!...

"Two and two are four
Four and four are eight
Eight and eight are sixteen
Sixteen and sixteen are thirty-two
..."
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 28, 2010, 10:05:36 AM
Strangely enough, I think this casting is sort of brilliant:

EXCLUSIVE: Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch May Make Night Music On Broadway (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/139898-EXCLUSIVE-Bernadette-Peters-and-Elaine-Stritch-May-Make-Night-Music-On-Broadway)

However, if they were able to pull this off, I can't imagine the amount of entrance and exit applause and hoots and hollers after every number for either actress. :-\
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jane on May 28, 2010, 10:09:38 AM
JMK, do you plan on sending out change of address notices?

We sent them out to magazines, etc.  If you personally want it, just let me know.

LOL, I'm letting you know. :)
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jane on May 28, 2010, 10:20:59 AM
Thanks JMK.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 10:26:10 AM
I gotta tell you.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 10:26:25 AM
Listening to a CD (the first of many today).
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Charles Pogue on May 28, 2010, 10:26:37 AM
BK, has the "big package" gone out?
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 10:26:53 AM
I'm pretty much not taking any telephonic calls today. 
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 10:27:10 AM
It's a BIG package and it's going out today.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Cillaliz on May 28, 2010, 10:28:05 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR ARNOLD BROCKMAN!!!!
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 28, 2010, 10:28:48 AM
OK... Before I end up getting stuck at my computer for the rest of the afternoon...

Laters...
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Cillaliz on May 28, 2010, 10:32:44 AM
DR TCB re: the Sex & The City 2 movie gettting a bomb rating.

I can only speak for myself. And it makes me feel bad/sad/mad when a movie i'm looking forward to seeing gets a bomb rating.  But it makes me even more upset when they let someone review it who knows they will hate it before even going in. It just makes me wonder why bother making that person sit through it. And why make me read it.

Jennifer - I was looking forward to seeing it and am glad I did.  Is it the best movie or shooting for an Oscar? No, but I don't think anyone ever pretended it would be.  If you liked the characters and you want to just have some silly fun - then you'll like it evern if the critics don't
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Cillaliz on May 28, 2010, 10:34:40 AM
VIBES TO DR MBARNUM'S NEPHEW ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Cillaliz on May 28, 2010, 10:37:17 AM
I have officially begun my staycation....time to go mow the yard before the weed police give me a citation
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Cillaliz on May 28, 2010, 10:37:27 AM
And yes, we really have weed police
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Ginny on May 28, 2010, 10:40:42 AM
Off to do errands...bye for now!
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Dan (the Man) on May 28, 2010, 10:42:09 AM
And the word of the day is: MEIOSIS!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  INCHWORM


Cue the Children's Chorus!...

"Two and two are four
Four and four are eight
Eight and eight are sixteen
Sixteen and sixteen are thirty-two
..."

Now sing it in binary...
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 28, 2010, 11:14:41 AM
And the word of the day is: MEIOSIS!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  INCHWORM


Cue the Children's Chorus!...

"Two and two are four
Four and four are eight
Eight and eight are sixteen
Sixteen and sixteen are thirty-two
..."

Now sing it in binary...

01010100 01110111 01101111 00100000 01100001 01101110 01100100 00100000 01110100 01110111 01101111 00100000 01100001 01110010 01100101 00100000 01100110 01101111 01110101 01110010 00001101 00001010 01000110 01101111 01110101 01110010 00100000 01100001 01101110 01100100 00100000 01100110 01101111 01110101 01110010 00100000 01100001 01110010 01100101 00100000 01100101 01101001 01100111 01101000 01110100 00001101 00001010 01000101 01101001 01100111 01101000 01110100 00100000 01100001 01101110 01100100 00100000 01100101 01101001 01100111 01101000 01110100 00100000 01100001 01110010 01100101 00100000 01110011 01101001 01111000 01110100 01100101 01100101 01101110 00001101 00001010 01010011 01101001 01111000 01110100 01100101 01100101 01101110 00100000 01100001 01101110 01100100 00100000 01110011 01101001 01111000 01110100 01100101 01100101 01101110 00100000 01100001 01110010 01100101 00100000 01110100 01101000 01101001 01110010 01110100 01111001 00101101 01110100 01110111 01101111
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: FJL on May 28, 2010, 11:24:57 AM
Sorry to have not been around much. 

I'm hoping that will change soon-ish rather than later-ish.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Dan (the Man) on May 28, 2010, 11:33:27 AM
And the word of the day is: MEIOSIS!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  INCHWORM


Cue the Children's Chorus!...

"Two and two are four
Four and four are eight
Eight and eight are sixteen
Sixteen and sixteen are thirty-two
..."

Now sing it in binary...

01010100 01110111 01101111 00100000 01100001 01101110 01100100 00100000 01110100 01110111 01101111 00100000 01100001 01110010 01100101 00100000 01100110 01101111 01110101 01110010 00001101 00001010 01000110 01101111 01110101 01110010 00100000 01100001 01101110 01100100 00100000 01100110 01101111 01110101 01110010 00100000 01100001 01110010 01100101 00100000 01100101 01101001 01100111 01101000 01110100 00001101 00001010 01000101 01101001 01100111 01101000 01110100 00100000 01100001 01101110 01100100 00100000 01100101 01101001 01100111 01101000 01110100 00100000 01100001 01110010 01100101 00100000 01110011 01101001 01111000 01110100 01100101 01100101 01101110 00001101 00001010 01010011 01101001 01111000 01110100 01100101 01100101 01101110 00100000 01100001 01101110 01100100 00100000 01110011 01101001 01111000 01110100 01100101 01100101 01101110 00100000 01100001 01110010 01100101 00100000 01110100 01101000 01101001 01110010 01110100 01111001 00101101 01110100 01110111 01101111

0101011001100101011100100111100100100000011001110 1101111011011110110010000100001000011010000101000 0011010000101001010011011011110010000001110011011 0100001101111011101010110110001100100001000000100 1001001000000110100101101110011101100110100101110 1000110010100100000010000110110100001100101011110 0101100101011011100110111001100101001000000110000 1011011100110010000100000011010000110100101110011 0010000001100111011101010111100100100000001010000 1100001011011100110010000100000011010000110100101 1100110010000001100100011011110110011100101001001 0000001100100011011110111011101101110001000000111 0100011011110010000001110100011010000110010100100 0000101001101101111011101010111010001101000001000 0001101111011001100010000001001010011001010111001 0011100110110010101111001001000000110011001101111 0111001000100000011101000110100001100101001000000 1110111011001010110010101101011011001010110111001 10010000111111
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Dan (the Man) on May 28, 2010, 11:44:37 AM
0101000001101111011100110111010000100000011001000 1100101011011000110010101110100011001010110010000 101110
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Cillaliz on May 28, 2010, 11:54:58 AM
RIP Gary Coleman
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jennifer on May 28, 2010, 11:58:49 AM
Health vibes for DR MBarnum's nephew Daniel. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jennifer on May 28, 2010, 12:00:35 PM
DR TCB re: the Sex & The City 2 movie gettting a bomb rating.

I can only speak for myself. And it makes me feel bad/sad/mad when a movie i'm looking forward to seeing gets a bomb rating.  But it makes me even more upset when they let someone review it who knows they will hate it before even going in. It just makes me wonder why bother making that person sit through it. And why make me read it.

But there is the catch DR Jennifer, I would not have read it, or at least stopped reading it once I knew the reviewer was destined not to like it.  I know the feeling of looking forward to the release of a movie only to read bad reviews.

Glad to hear i'm not the only one who feels this way.

The thing is if the movie was terrible then i wouldn't mind so much. Because i'd feel like this guy did me a favor by letting me know how bad it is. But I would have rather that they had gotten somebody in the demographic and specified that grumpy old men might not like it! ;)
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Laura on May 28, 2010, 12:03:30 PM
Aww. I read that he was on life-support.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Laura on May 28, 2010, 12:03:59 PM
Many vibes and prayers for DR MBarnum's nephew Daniel.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jennifer on May 28, 2010, 12:05:01 PM
DR Jennifer - In regards to the reviews of "SATC2"... Since it sounds like you were going to see the movie regardless - and since it seems that you would like it anyway - why even bother reading the reviews?

*And, conversely, would you want to read and trust a review by someone who was predisposed to LOVE the movie.

It's hard to explain. But what DR Jane wrote sort of expresses how i feel.  Yes I would go to see SATC2 regardless of what that guy wrote.  But I like seeing what other people think. And it really really bugged me to see it get a bomb rating.  I guess what bugged me most is so many people love the series and the first movie and for them to let someone who hated both do the reviewing.  It just left a bad taste in my mouth.

RE: your second question.  I"m not crazy about people who love everything or who think not so good things are great.  But if it was a fan of the series and the first movie who really wrote a well thought out review then yes it would make me very happy! :)
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jennifer on May 28, 2010, 12:09:16 PM
Gosh that is really sad about Gary Coleman.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jrand74 on May 28, 2010, 12:17:43 PM
Larry, could the mystery word be "calling"?

That's a very good choice! I was thinking of using "fancy" and admitting in the recording notes and on the new copy that the word was conjectural, but I think your lyric choice is better. Thank you.

What happened to my cicada?
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jrand74 on May 28, 2010, 12:23:33 PM
Vibes and prayers for Daniel - nephew of DR MBARNUM
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Cillaliz on May 28, 2010, 12:24:36 PM
A friend gave me some home made Miso.  (He learned how to make it when he lived in Japan)  Anyone have good recipes?  He suggested as a marinade
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Cillaliz on May 28, 2010, 12:26:20 PM
Oh good grief!  It's 90 degrees. No wonder I got so overheated when I was mowing the yard.   I took a couple breaks and drank water, but still had to stop when I got overheated.   I had to get it done, though, it was WAY too long.  It looks much better even though it's not done.  I'll finish early in the morning
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 12:28:31 PM
DR TCB re: the Sex & The City 2 movie gettting a bomb rating.

I can only speak for myself. And it makes me feel bad/sad/mad when a movie i'm looking forward to seeing gets a bomb rating.  But it makes me even more upset when they let someone review it who knows they will hate it before even going in. It just makes me wonder why bother making that person sit through it. And why make me read it.

But there is the catch DR Jennifer, I would not have read it, or at least stopped reading it once I knew the reviewer was destined not to like it.  I know the feeling of looking forward to the release of a movie only to read bad reviews.

Glad to hear i'm not the only one who feels this way.

The thing is if the movie was terrible then i wouldn't mind so much. Because i'd feel like this guy did me a favor by letting me know how bad it is. But I would have rather that they had gotten somebody in the demographic and specified that grumpy old men might not like it! ;)

Well, to be honest, this film has gotten terrible reviews from most major critics - on Rotten Tomatoes it is at an astonishing 9%, which is as low as it gets there.  That, of course, doesn't mean the film won't be enjoyable to folks.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 12:30:55 PM
I decided rather than go to any of my usual haunts today, I'd make a batch o' tuna pasta salad, and that's exactly what I have done.  It is chilling now.  I'm listening to the third CD o' the day, and then when the tuna pasta salad is at my desired temperature, then I'll watch a motion picture.  In the meantime, I'll probably do an errand to three and call to see if there are any packages and/or mail.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Laura on May 28, 2010, 12:33:29 PM
Mmmm. Tuna pasta salad sounds good.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Laura on May 28, 2010, 12:34:36 PM
Oh good grief!  It's 90 degrees. No wonder I got so overheated when I was mowing the yard.   I took a couple breaks and drank water, but still had to stop when I got overheated.   I had to get it done, though, it was WAY too long.  It looks much better even though it's not done.  I'll finish early in the morning

It's 90 here now, too. I did my outside work earlier.

My outside work consisted of going to the Rio Salado to water the milkweed plants we planted earlier. They need some water now that summer is here. I forgot to take my binoculars.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Laura on May 28, 2010, 12:36:07 PM
Cillaliz, we also have "weed police." We haven't been cited again since the neighbor dumped that dirt in the alley behind our fence. I check daily, and when he dumped another load, we moved it right away.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 12:37:25 PM
Have you ever had the tuna pasta salad, Laura?  Can't remember if you ever made it to one of our Christmas Eve Dos.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Laura on May 28, 2010, 12:39:57 PM
Yes, I came to a Christmas Do. I don't think I had the tuna pasta salad. I really enjoyed your spaghetti, though.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Laura on May 28, 2010, 12:40:23 PM
What do you put in the pasta salad?
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 12:43:46 PM
Tuna, pasta (macaroni noodles), red onion, mayo.  Simple, effortless, and very yummilicious.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 12:44:11 PM
Almost finished with CD 3, and then will move on to movie 1.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Laura on May 28, 2010, 12:45:07 PM
I think I'll make some.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Ginny on May 28, 2010, 12:48:58 PM
Back from my errands.  The temp here is only 80, but with the humidity it feels like mid-90s  :P

May I order some tuna pasta salad - hold the onions?
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: elmore3003 on May 28, 2010, 12:53:25 PM
I just heard that the husband of my friend Jeanne Lehman died of a heart attack last night. He was a good fellow.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jrand74 on May 28, 2010, 01:11:18 PM
Always sad news, DR ELMORE.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jrand74 on May 28, 2010, 01:12:21 PM
My sister and niece are about half way across New Mexico now
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jrand74 on May 28, 2010, 01:12:39 PM
I could have tuna pasta....minus the pasta.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jrand74 on May 28, 2010, 01:13:11 PM
I started watching AVATAR on Wednesday night....but only watched about half an hour....I might watch some more of it.....sometime.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jrand74 on May 28, 2010, 01:13:34 PM
Cicada.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Ginny on May 28, 2010, 01:16:58 PM
Sorry to hear about your friend, DR Elmore.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Laura on May 28, 2010, 01:19:41 PM
Very sorry to hear about your friend, Elmore.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: George on May 28, 2010, 01:38:15 PM
Our family had some bad news yesterday. My nephew Daniel (my younger brother Dan's son) was diagnosed with lymphoma. He had been suffereing from extreme stomach pain and they found he had a blockage in his intestines, which the doctors removed last week. Test revealed cancer.

He is only 25 years old and has two young children. Just so sad, and he is such a good kid.

So, any spare good thoughts, prayers, or vibes would be most welcomed as he begins chemotherapy.

~~~Vibes for DR MBarnum's DN Daniel!!~~~
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Kerry on May 28, 2010, 01:40:18 PM
This is really terrible, but the first thing I thought of when I heard about Gary Coleman is that I feel really sorry for the composers and companies of Avenue Q.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jrand74 on May 28, 2010, 01:50:04 PM
Not so terrible, DR KERRY.

The day after Dorothy Kilgallin died, Barbara Feldon's husband called Mark Goodson and pitched his wife to take her place.

Mark told him it was a bit soon to consider a permanent replacement.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jrand74 on May 28, 2010, 01:59:20 PM
Wow - the things you knew but forgot....

Barbara Feldon won the top prize on The $64,000 Question....her category: Shakespeare.

I do remember the tiger rug tv commercial campaign for Top Brass Hair Dressing
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: George on May 28, 2010, 02:02:28 PM
RIP Gary Coleman

I had read an article about his brain hemorrhage, I clicked on a link for another article, then went back and the first article had already been updated to announce that he'd died...just within a few seconds. :-\
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: George on May 28, 2010, 02:20:11 PM
I just heard that the husband of my friend Jeanne Lehman died of a heart attack last night. He was a good fellow.

My friend Nona (who died about five years ago) was good friends with Jeanne Lehman and spoke of her fondly.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Ginny on May 28, 2010, 02:28:12 PM
This is really terrible, but the first thing I thought of when I heard about Gary Coleman is that I feel really sorry for the composers and companies of Avenue Q.

Not terrible, DR Kerry.  Here's an item that may interest you:

AVENUE Q to Pay Tribute to Gary Coleman Tonight (http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/AVENUE_Q_to_Pay_Tribute_to_Gary_Coleman_Tonight_20100528)
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jane on May 28, 2010, 02:35:54 PM
I just heard that the husband of my friend Jeanne Lehman died of a heart attack last night. He was a good fellow.

Sorry to hear of your sad news!  Condolences to your friend.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jane on May 28, 2010, 02:36:41 PM
I started watching AVATAR on Wednesday night....but only watched about half an hour....I might watch some more of it.....sometime.

We timed our viewing so we could watch it in one sitting.  It is a beautiful movie to watch.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: vixmom on May 28, 2010, 03:48:37 PM
Condolences to elmore on teh loss of your friend
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: vixmom on May 28, 2010, 03:49:46 PM
Mike I will add Daniel to our prayer list and of course to my very own prayers - if he want to talk to someone about chemo please feel freeto give him my email addy 
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: vixmom on May 28, 2010, 03:50:20 PM
Joe's surgey didn't start until after 4 so I have no news yet -
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: vixmom on May 28, 2010, 03:50:38 PM
must drive teh Vixter soemwher now = laters!!
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: John G. on May 28, 2010, 04:06:51 PM
Our family had some bad news yesterday. My nephew Daniel (my younger brother Dan's son) was diagnosed with lymphoma. He had been suffereing from extreme stomach pain and they found he had a blockage in his intestines, which the doctors removed last week. Test revealed cancer.

He is only 25 years old and has two young children. Just so sad, and he is such a good kid.

So, any spare good thoughts, prayers, or vibes would be most welcomed as he begins chemotherapy.
Prayers, thoughts and healing vibes.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Cillaliz on May 28, 2010, 04:09:21 PM
Tuna, pasta (macaroni noodles), red onion, mayo.  Simple, effortless, and very yummilicious.

That sounds good, I should have read this before I ate dinner
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: John G. on May 28, 2010, 04:09:28 PM
Happy, happy, DR Arnold Brockman!
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Cillaliz on May 28, 2010, 04:11:24 PM
This is really terrible, but the first thing I thought of when I heard about Gary Coleman is that I feel really sorry for the composers and companies of Avenue Q.

I thought about that too. 
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Cillaliz on May 28, 2010, 04:12:53 PM
This is really terrible, but the first thing I thought of when I heard about Gary Coleman is that I feel really sorry for the composers and companies of Avenue Q.

Not terrible, DR Kerry.  Here's an item that may interest you:

AVENUE Q to Pay Tribute to Gary Coleman Tonight (http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/AVENUE_Q_to_Pay_Tribute_to_Gary_Coleman_Tonight_20100528)


Thanks for that DR Ginny. I really was wondering how they would handle it
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Cillaliz on May 28, 2010, 04:13:32 PM
So sorry about your friend, DR Elmore.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: John G. on May 28, 2010, 04:14:35 PM
Condolences, DR Elmore, on the loss of your friend. I heard Jeanne in concert with John McGlinn up in Albany years ago. They did the score for "Very Warm for May." I think Rebecca Luker was also part of the concert. Anyway, the performance of "All the Things You Are" will a full orchestra was even more spectacular than it is on the recording McGlinn made with many of the same performers.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: John G. on May 28, 2010, 04:16:02 PM
I, too, wondered about "Avenue Q." I even said something at work about it, and they stared at me as if I had horns growing out of my head upside down (instead of the usual, right-side-up horns I am usually accused of sporting). I guess nobody knew the show, even though it toured through town a couple of years ago.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Cillaliz on May 28, 2010, 04:16:05 PM
 I'm really glad I took the afternoon off. I feel like I've already been off work for an entire day.  Whew do I need a break to work on the house.  I'm thinking about stripping wall paper and painting instead of doing outside work, at least until the cold front goes through on Saturday night and the temps drop.  I should plant my garden if I'm going to do it.  I'll just see how I feel tomorrow
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: John G. on May 28, 2010, 04:20:13 PM
A friend gave me some home made Miso.  (He learned how to make it when he lived in Japan)  Anyone have good recipes?  He suggested as a marinade

Here's a link for miso soup that looks really good:

http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/miso-soup-recipe.html
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Cillaliz on May 28, 2010, 04:37:01 PM
Thanks John G.  I was looking at that one.  I tried to find soba noodles, but didn't see them at the store.  I'll try the Asian store tomorrow. Is there a good substitute for soba noodles?
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 04:37:22 PM
Finished movie 1.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 05:39:36 PM
One hour later - 0 posts.  That's cause for DEEvorce where I come from.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: TCB on May 28, 2010, 05:42:44 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY


TO DR ARNOLD M. BROCKMAN
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Ginny on May 28, 2010, 05:43:57 PM
We are watching my very own copy of the 45th anniversary edition of Dr. Zhivago.  This is intermission.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Kerry on May 28, 2010, 05:45:46 PM
This is really terrible, but the first thing I thought of when I heard about Gary Coleman is that I feel really sorry for the composers and companies of Avenue Q.

Not terrible, DR Kerry.  Here's an item that may interest you:

AVENUE Q to Pay Tribute to Gary Coleman Tonight (http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/AVENUE_Q_to_Pay_Tribute_to_Gary_Coleman_Tonight_20100528)


That's a nice for them to handle it!
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: TCB on May 28, 2010, 05:51:25 PM
DR TCB re: the Sex & The City 2 movie gettting a bomb rating.

I can only speak for myself. And it makes me feel bad/sad/mad when a movie i'm looking forward to seeing gets a bomb rating.  But it makes me even more upset when they let someone review it who knows they will hate it before even going in. It just makes me wonder why bother making that person sit through it. And why make me read it.


But no one made you read it, Jennifer.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: TCB on May 28, 2010, 05:53:28 PM
DR JMK takes the cake! I will be acknowledge him in the notes to the new recording. He will be in good company, with excellent scholars and copyists.


I thought constipate was a worthy guess.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: TCB on May 28, 2010, 05:56:46 PM
Our family had some bad news yesterday. My nephew Daniel (my younger brother Dan's son) was diagnosed with lymphoma. He had been suffereing from extreme stomach pain and they found he had a blockage in his intestines, which the doctors removed last week. Test revealed cancer.

He is only 25 years old and has two young children. Just so sad, and he is such a good kid.

So, any spare good thoughts, prayers, or vibes would be most welcomed as he begins chemotherapy.


LOTS OF PRAYERS AND VIBES TO DN DANIEL!


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Druxy on May 28, 2010, 06:00:34 PM
Prayers and good thoughts for Daniel.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: TCB on May 28, 2010, 06:04:06 PM
JMK, do you plan on sending out change of address notices?

We sent them out to magazines, etc.  If you personally want it, just let me know.


PLEASE!
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jennifer on May 28, 2010, 06:16:13 PM
I don't think i've ever had a cold tuna pasta salad. I've had tuna casserole. But not a cold pasta with tuna.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: TCB on May 28, 2010, 06:17:13 PM
I am sorry to read about your friend's husband, elmore.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 06:24:05 PM
Just to be clear, recipe-wise - one can of tuna (I use Bumble Bee in water).  I chop about half a red onion, very thin, very small pieces - I think they call that dicing?  I make 160z of macaroni noodles, drain in COLD water.  Then I put in the tuna, which I mince as I do so it's not chunky.  Then I dump in the onions, add generous salt and pepper, and then mix all that together.  Then I put in two large tablespoons of mayo (ONLY Best Foods for me).  I mix that all up, then refrigerate (I put it in the freezer for thirty minutes, just to chill it quickly, then move it the the regular part of the refrigerator).  There it sits for at least one hour beyond the thirty minutes, or until you actually want to serve it.  When you're ready to serve, add one more LARGE tablespoon of mayo and mix that in with everything.  And voila - tuna pasta salad.  Salt further to taste.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: TCB on May 28, 2010, 06:30:43 PM
Just to be clear, recipe-wise - one can of tuna (I use Bumble Bee in water).  I chop about half a red onion, very thin, very small pieces - I think they call that dicing?  I make 160z of macaroni noodles, drain in COLD water.  Then I put in the tuna, which I mince as I do so it's not chunky.  Then I dump in the onions, add generous salt and pepper, and then mix all that together.  Then I put in two large tablespoons of mayo (ONLY Best Foods for me).  I mix that all up, then refrigerate (I put it in the freezer for thirty minutes, just to chill it quickly, then move it the the regular part of the refrigerator).  There it sits for at least one hour beyond the thirty minutes, or until you actually want to serve it.  When you're ready to serve, add one more LARGE tablespoon of mayo and mix that in with everything.  And voila - tuna pasta salad.  Salt further to taste.


LOL!  I thought you wrote, "mix that in with everything.  And Vodka!"
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jane on May 28, 2010, 06:32:08 PM
Bruce would not use Vodka ;D
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: TCB on May 28, 2010, 06:39:59 PM
Bruce would not use Vodka ;D


Nor would I.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: TCB on May 28, 2010, 06:43:30 PM





G'night!
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jane on May 28, 2010, 06:44:03 PM
Nor would I, however there are plenty of other alcoholic beverages I enjoy while Bruce enjoys none at all. :)
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jrand74 on May 28, 2010, 06:54:51 PM
My sister lands in Hawaii in less than one hour.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jrand74 on May 28, 2010, 06:56:51 PM
Rock Hudson is playing John Wesley Hardin - the outlaw - on one of the cable services.....it looks like a very nice Technicolor print....

Juli(e)a Adams and her pointy nose and other pointy parts will show up in this movie in a few minutes.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jane on May 28, 2010, 06:57:02 PM
Safe landing!!
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jrand74 on May 28, 2010, 06:57:53 PM
Just seven weeks ago this very night, MR BK and DR CP were in Indiana enjoying THE BRAIN FROM PLANET X with EVIL KURT and myself.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jrand74 on May 28, 2010, 06:58:37 PM
Safe landing!!

So far so good.

I just finished watching AMELIA on DVD and I must say I was quite taken with Hillary Swank's impersonation....I liked the movie very much.

Oh....wait....there's the phone.....
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on May 28, 2010, 06:59:23 PM
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY WISHES
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jrand74 on May 28, 2010, 07:05:20 PM
Well this is the day for bad news, I guess.

Jesse - the adopted daughter of my cousin Marcie - was driving to Florida with her husband and their five month old baby...and her in laws.  They were involved in a car crash earlier today.

The in-laws are both in critical condition.....Jesse is fair....her husband has some broken bones.....my aunt just called to say that there is no hope for baby....and they are taking him off the life support machine.

Life is fragile.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Laura on May 28, 2010, 07:05:33 PM
The kittens have had their child therapy for the day.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jane on May 28, 2010, 07:12:31 PM
DR JRand, words can't express how sorry I am to hear your news.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jane on May 28, 2010, 07:12:50 PM
Laura, did therapy involve the neighbor girls? :)
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Laura on May 28, 2010, 07:14:18 PM
Yes.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Laura on May 28, 2010, 07:15:05 PM
By the way, Jeanne and her kittens do not purr.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Ginny on May 28, 2010, 07:16:37 PM
DR JRand - I am so sorry about the tragic news from your family.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 07:18:59 PM
Watching movie number 3, but am taking a brief break.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: elmore3003 on May 28, 2010, 07:25:05 PM
Well this is the day for bad news, I guess.

Jesse - the adopted daughter of my cousin Marcie - was driving to Florida with her husband and their five month old baby...and her in laws.  They were involved in a car crash earlier today.

The in-laws are both in critical condition.....Jesse is fair....her husband has some broken bones.....my aunt just called to say that there is no hope for baby....and they are taking him off the life support machine.

Life is fragile.

DR JRand59, I am so sorry to hear this.

Thank you for your condolences. Jeanne is a dear lady and, when I first got to New York, one of the finest soprano ingenues around. I first worked with her on a production of Victor Herbert's EILEEN, which is where John McGlinn met her and began using her in his concerts. Thirty years later, she's no longer an ingenue, but  she has played some very comic parts, like Eve Arden's role of the mother in VERY WARM FOR MAY, the SOUND OF MUSIC's Mother Abbess, and she still has a beautiful voice. Her husband, Larry French, has been married to her longer than I've known her, and he was a very quiet, gentle man everyone liked. They've been teaching musical theatre classes in Kores, so they are in and out of the country. We're recording Jeanne's numbers for this new Herbert recording in Jauary because they expected to be in Korea in September. I haven't spoken to her, but I hope she is all right.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jane on May 28, 2010, 07:26:53 PM
By the way, Jeanne and her kittens do not purr.

 ???
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: elmore3003 on May 28, 2010, 07:29:41 PM
I just watched a peculiar performance of Purcell's DIDO AND AENEAS from the Opera comique, conducted by William Christie. Some of it was wonderful, like the leads, and some of it was awful, like the schoolgirls in 20th Century uniforms who kept burstign onstage for some of the dances and exited screaming. sometiems they entered screaming. The Dido was a Scandinavian singer, Malena Ernman, who was wonderful, and the Aeneas was the handsome Christopher Maltman. Why Mr Christie, who's a major authority on baroque opera, let this screaming and cavorting go on is beyond me.

I found these funny photos of Mr Maltman, a baritone who would fit DR MBarnum's criteria for a performer, since he's often stripped in productions, and Miss Ernman, who seems to have a huge crossover European audience. They're both excellent actors.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: John G. on May 28, 2010, 07:31:46 PM
Thanks John G.  I was looking at that one.  I tried to find soba noodles, but didn't see them at the store.  I'll try the Asian store tomorrow. Is there a good substitute for soba noodles?

You can use whole wheat noodles of any type, but the flavor will be slightly different. Not bad. Just different.

I remember reviewing a Japanese restaurant once -- now closed, thank goodness -- that served up spaghetti and called them soba noodles. I called them on it, and the waitress, who didn't know any different, said, "Oh, that's what we always serve."

Just bear in mind there might be a difference in cooking times between the noodle you use and soba noodles and adjust accordingly.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: John G. on May 28, 2010, 07:34:38 PM
DR JRand, that is horrifying news. More prayers, best wishes and healing vibes for all concerned. And my sincerest condolences.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Laura on May 28, 2010, 07:38:53 PM
I'm so sorry, JRand. I didn't see your post above mine. It must have posted while I was writing. I didn't see it until someone else quoted it.

I am so sorry to hear this sad news. My prayers go to the families.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: John G. on May 28, 2010, 07:39:06 PM
Just back from discovering a great little home cooking restaurant. Had country-style pork ribs with cabbage and collard greens plus macaroni and cheese and a cup of spicy, rich gumbo on the side. The hostess told my friend Judy she could make her own ombo plate of the great meatloaf and a smothered pork chop with coleslaw and yams. Sweet potato pie with plenty of nutmeg and allspice, homemade peanut brittle and banana=nut bread for dessert. We were happy indeed.

The chef came out and I asked him if he were from Louisiana because the gumbo was so good. Turns out he is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America who attended classes with Cat Cora when she was there. This is just the food he loves and he does it very well.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Ben on May 28, 2010, 07:40:27 PM
Well this is the day for bad news, I guess.

Jesse - the adopted daughter of my cousin Marcie - was driving to Florida with her husband and their five month old baby...and her in laws.  They were involved in a car crash earlier today.

The in-laws are both in critical condition.....Jesse is fair....her husband has some broken bones.....my aunt just called to say that there is no hope for baby....and they are taking him off the life support machine.

Life is fragile.

DR JRand59, I am so sorry to hear this.

Thank you for your condolences. Jeanne is a dear lady and, when I first got to New York, one of the finest soprano ingenues around. I first worked with her on a production of Victor Herbert's EILEEN, which is where John McGlinn met her and began using her in his concerts. Thirty years later, she's no longer an ingenue, but  she has played some very comic parts, like Eve Arden's role of the mother in VERY WARM FOR MAY, the SOUND OF MUSIC's Mother Abbess, and she still has a beautiful voice. Her husband, Larry French, has been married to her longer than I've known her, and he was a very quiet, gentle man everyone liked. They've been teaching musical theatre classes in Kores, so they are in and out of the country. We're recording Jeanne's numbers for this new Herbert recording in Jauary because they expected to be in Korea in September. I haven't spoken to her, but I hope she is all right.

OMG, Larry, what terrible news. We knew Larry French. Anthony worked with him at a now defunct theatre (Mill Mountain) in Roanoke, VA in 2005. They did Forum together. We met Jeanne a couple of times and she would volunteer for the annual Christmas Gift Bag project.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Ben on May 28, 2010, 07:41:16 PM
Vibes and prayers to both MBarnum's family and JRand.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Ben on May 28, 2010, 07:41:36 PM
It's still today so Happy Birthday to Mr. Brockman!
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: George on May 28, 2010, 07:46:55 PM
Well this is the day for bad news, I guess.

Jesse - the adopted daughter of my cousin Marcie - was driving to Florida with her husband and their five month old baby...and her in laws.  They were involved in a car crash earlier today.

The in-laws are both in critical condition.....Jesse is fair....her husband has some broken bones.....my aunt just called to say that there is no hope for baby....and they are taking him off the life support machine.

Life is fragile.

That's terrible, JRand!  I'm so sorry to hear about this. :'(
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 07:47:50 PM
Sad news, Jrand. 
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jrand74 on May 28, 2010, 07:48:35 PM
Thanks, everyone.  The thoughts are much appreciated.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Jrand74 on May 28, 2010, 07:49:39 PM
I just watched a peculiar performance of Purcell's DIDO AND AENEAS from the Opera comique, conducted by William Christie. Some of it was wonderful, like the leads, and some of it was awful, like the schoolgirls in 20th Century uniforms who kept burstign onstage for some of the dances and exited screaming. sometiems they entered screaming. The Dido was a Scandinavian singer, Malena Ernman, who was wonderful, and the Aeneas was the handsome Christopher Maltman. Why Mr Christie, who's a major authority on baroque opera, let this screaming and cavorting go on is beyond me.

I found these funny photos of Mr Maltman, a baritone who would fit DR MBarnum's criteria for a performer, since he's often stripped in productions, and Miss Ernman, who seems to have a huge crossover


Her crossover doesn't look any larger than anyone else's.

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=2515.0;attach=2360;image)
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: John G. on May 28, 2010, 08:09:46 PM
I just watched a peculiar performance of Purcell's DIDO AND AENEAS from the Opera comique, conducted by William Christie. Some of it was wonderful, like the leads, and some of it was awful, like the schoolgirls in 20th Century uniforms who kept burstign onstage for some of the dances and exited screaming. sometiems they entered screaming. The Dido was a Scandinavian singer, Malena Ernman, who was wonderful, and the Aeneas was the handsome Christopher Maltman. Why Mr Christie, who's a major authority on baroque opera, let this screaming and cavorting go on is beyond me.

I found these funny photos of Mr Maltman, a baritone who would fit DR MBarnum's criteria for a performer, since he's often stripped in productions, and Miss Ernman, who seems to have a huge crossover


Her crossover doesn't look any larger than anyone else's.

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=2515.0;attach=2360;image)

Is anyone else disturbed by the placement of the type?
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: John G. on May 28, 2010, 08:12:05 PM
Then again, it kind of reminds me of those hilarious Joan Miro paintings in which bodily noises are shown by squiggly lines shooting out the mouth or backside.

And on that note, good night, all.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: George on May 28, 2010, 08:21:00 PM
I just came across this article on Broadwayworld.com:  Canton Comic Opera Co Presents THE WIZARD OF OZ 7/10 (http://columbus.broadwayworld.com/article/Canton_Comic_Opera_Co_Presents_THE_WIZARD_OF_OZ_710_20100528).  Take a look at the last sentence of this particular paragraph:

Quote
A special free concert of "Uncharted Oz: Music from THE WIZARD OF OZ 1902-1909" will be presented on Friday, July 9 at 8:00 pm at the Cable Recital Hall of the Cultural Center for the Arts, 1001 Market Avenue North, Canton, Ohio 44702. The concert will feature a lecture by Mr. Larry Moore, preeminent New York historian of American musical Theatre Of the 1900s.

"Preeminent"...nice! ;D
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: JMK on May 28, 2010, 08:27:28 PM
Condolences, JR.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Cillaliz on May 28, 2010, 08:35:31 PM
JRand, so so sorry to hear this. You have my condolences
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Cillaliz on May 28, 2010, 08:38:11 PM
What a day.  I did start at the office, I had to correct something I filed yesterday which meant rewriting it, but it wasn't a big deal. Then we closed early and I came home and got more overheated mowing than I realized.  I thought I was fine after I cooled down, but have had a headache and felt sick to my stomach for awhile. 
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: td on May 28, 2010, 08:42:43 PM
You have my sympathies, DR JRand.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Cillaliz on May 28, 2010, 08:43:23 PM
 I'm fine now. Since it's a 3 day weekend, I wanted to do a major house project.  I couldn't decide which one - there are so many - until I went to sit out on the front porch and looked at the entry way.  I have only recently started using the front entry a lot and it had this really country style wall paper. For a country style, it was ok looking, but I don't have a country style house. So, I decided to see if if would come of easily and it did.  So I've been ripping wallpaper off the wall this evening.  I'll still have to clean off the paste and paint.  I haven't thought about a color yet, so I may not finish the project this weekend, but it's nice to get started on a project again
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Cillaliz on May 28, 2010, 08:43:44 PM
Seems I'll do anything to avoid cleaning the house
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: elmore3003 on May 28, 2010, 08:54:55 PM
I just came across this article on Broadwayworld.com:  Canton Comic Opera Co Presents THE WIZARD OF OZ 7/10 (http://columbus.broadwayworld.com/article/Canton_Comic_Opera_Co_Presents_THE_WIZARD_OF_OZ_710_20100528).  Take a look at the last sentence of this particular paragraph:

Quote
A special free concert of "Uncharted Oz: Music from THE WIZARD OF OZ 1902-1909" will be presented on Friday, July 9 at 8:00 pm at the Cable Recital Hall of the Cultural Center for the Arts, 1001 Market Avenue North, Canton, Ohio 44702. The concert will feature a lecture by Mr. Larry Moore, preeminent New York historian of American musical Theatre Of the 1900s.

"Preeminent"...nice! ;D

Don't always believe the press!

I just watched Catherine Howard die, along with Lady Rochford, Thomas Culpeper and Francis Dereham, on THE TUDORS. Very good episode, although the torture, removal of fingernails, and drawing and quartering of Mr Dereham was a hard thing to watch. Culpepper was a creep and deserved it. I also liked the fact that Queen Catherine on the block told the crowd, "I die a queen. I would rather die the wife of Thomas Culpepper." No remorse for the adultery. Good for her.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: vixmom on May 28, 2010, 09:04:54 PM
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR  BROCKMAN!!!!!
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: vixmom on May 28, 2010, 09:06:47 PM
after I drove teh Vixter to her destination Vixdad and I went out fordinner - no where special just the local IHOP ...when we got back  I guess the week caught up to me because I fell right asleep   of course now it is past midnight I am wide awake.... may as well ketchup
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Laura on May 28, 2010, 09:08:33 PM
Cillaliz, you might try drinking some Gatorade when you are working outside. It helps keep you from getting dehydrated. If you could find some tonight it would help the headache.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: vixmom on May 28, 2010, 09:11:56 PM
Jack - I am deeply sorry to hear your tragic news.  Please know that your family is in my prayers.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: vixmom on May 28, 2010, 09:12:39 PM
I tend to agree with Mae-Ling -
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: vixmom on May 28, 2010, 09:14:27 PM
I wish the pre-eminent DR Elmore was giving his lectue a bit nearer to NY  so I could hear it....
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: vixmom on May 28, 2010, 09:16:50 PM
Seems I'll do anything to avoid cleaning the house


 :D
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Laura on May 28, 2010, 09:19:33 PM
I tend to agree with Mae-Ling -

Hey!
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 09:25:06 PM
Finished movie 3.  Listening to CD 4.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: vixmom on May 28, 2010, 09:28:41 PM
I love tomato soup, tomato juice, tomato sauce, even broiled tomatoes with a nice full English breakfast ... but raw tomatoes?....EEEEEW!


 :D
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 09:29:58 PM
I have eaten way too much tuna pasta salad but it was so yummilicious I just kept having more.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Cillaliz on May 28, 2010, 09:50:16 PM
Cillaliz, you might try drinking some Gatorade when you are working outside. It helps keep you from getting dehydrated. If you could find some tonight it would help the headache.

Thanks Laura.  I used to drink that in Az.  It was just plain stupid for me to mow the yard when it was over 90 degrees outside.  I drank lots and lots of water and had an Aleve.  My headache is much better now.  I go through this at least once a year with mowing the yard. 
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Cillaliz on May 28, 2010, 09:51:45 PM
I definitely want to make some tuna pasta salad. It sounds yummy
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: Cillaliz on May 28, 2010, 09:55:50 PM
Oh my, paint is on sale at Home Depot this weekend.  I think I'll go get some samples in the morning.  Tomorrow is going to be too hot to work outside, I may as well paint the entry way
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: vixmom on May 28, 2010, 10:02:32 PM
Cillaliz, you might try drinking some Gatorade when you are working outside. It helps keep you from getting dehydrated. If you could find some tonight it would help the headache.

Thanks Laura.  I used to drink that in Az.  It was just plain stupid for me to mow the yard when it was over 90 degrees outside.  I drank lots and lots of water and had an Aleve.  My headache is much better now.  I go through this at least once a year with mowing the yard. 


Please be careful out there !  We don't need you passing out  mowing the lawn!!
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: vixmom on May 28, 2010, 10:03:12 PM
JMK - Iwould like a new address card if you don't mind....it could be an ecard!!
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 10:15:27 PM
We haven't had us a page ten day in a 'coon's age.  I liked it. :)
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 28, 2010, 10:28:44 PM
Good Evening!

Malaysian Curries in Elmhurst. Ice Cream Sundaes in Forest Hills.

-Needless to say, I had a very delicious evening. :)
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 28, 2010, 10:29:37 PM
DR JRand - ~~~~~VIBES, THOUGHTS & PRAYERS~~~~~
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 28, 2010, 10:30:30 PM
DR elmore - Sorry to hear about the passing of Larry French.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 10:33:23 PM
Listening to yet another CD - it's great to be able to catch up on all these.  I've had about twenty-five CDs sitting on my table like so much fish.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 11:01:17 PM
Welcome nine GUESTS.
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: bk on May 28, 2010, 11:01:41 PM
If we're on page ten shouldn't there be TEN GUESTS?
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: George on May 28, 2010, 11:30:54 PM
I'm all caught up on the posts...and now, I'm going to watch the season/series finale to "FlashForward."
Title: Re: THE LONG, LONG WEEKEND
Post by: George on May 28, 2010, 11:39:38 PM
So, I'm going to say good night earlier than I usually do.

Good night. :)