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Title: FLOWERS
Post by: bk on September 11, 2010, 12:00:12 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes smelled and had fragrance, and now it is time for you to post until the smelly cows come home.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: bk on September 11, 2010, 12:02:14 AM
And the word of the day is: ORISON!
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Post by: Ben on September 11, 2010, 02:20:37 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Ben on September 11, 2010, 04:22:45 AM
You'd think it was a Saturday morning at 7:15am or something.
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 11, 2010, 04:54:07 AM
I spy a guest.
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 11, 2010, 04:55:22 AM
I also love flowers.....roses can be overpowering, but they are beautiful.  I also like lilies and chrysanthemums.

What a topical topic - here is a bouquet that was sent to me on opening night by my friend Beth, who played Ruth in BLITHE SPIRIT.
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 11, 2010, 04:56:15 AM
I like to put flowers in pitchers sometimes, rather than vases.....sometimes.
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 11, 2010, 04:56:37 AM
Key congrats to DR MBARNUM, Apt. Dweller.

Good and considerate neighbor vibes as well.
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 11, 2010, 04:58:13 AM
DR JMK & DR DRUXY - I liked SPARTACUS BLOOD AND SAND quite a lot.....it reminded me of the movie 300 - so if that was something you liked, then you will like SPARTACUS.....it is entertaining....and of course it features some nice looking ladies and gentlemen - and XENA THE PRINCESS WARRIOR in an interesting role.
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Post by: Jrand74 on September 11, 2010, 04:59:46 AM
Friday night report:

Most excellent audience....we had only FIVE seats left in the theater!  FIVE!!!  And another standing ovation....two in a row!

So funny....lots of laughs.

Tim Good - the acting professor from DePauw who played Charles in BLITHE SPIRIT brought a class of students to see the show....20 of them.  God knows what they thought....Tim said "it will give us a lot to talk about....."  Whatever that means!
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Post by: FJL on September 11, 2010, 05:31:07 AM
Jrand - Great Friday night report.  Lovely to hear it.

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Post by: Jrand74 on September 11, 2010, 05:46:39 AM
Thanks DR FJL.

And now I am off to work for 4 hours......oh well. 
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 11, 2010, 06:04:24 AM
Good morning, all! I forgot that I am seeing COCO at the York today, so I'm reorganizing my morning schedule.
 I slept well, and I have no memories of any dreams. Last night I finished reading Carl Hiaasen's STAR ISLAND, which I liked very much. I have first editions of eight of his novels so I'm missing the first three, which I hope to correct in the near future. I finished the book wondering if this were the last; one of his recurrent characters has a memorable role in the new book and a rather elegiac conclusion. I lke to hope there will be more, equally funny and satisfying.

DR JRand60, I am happy last night went well. Perhaps your friend meant that the students had much to discuss between the nature of popular Broadway comedies of the 1960s and much of the dramatic literature written today? Then, again, perhaps they have much to discuss finding aprofessional performance on film - since I would guess tha's where they see most things - equivalent to your stunning turn?

DR Laura, I hope the drugged kitties are behaving today. Sandra, too.

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Post by: Druxy on September 11, 2010, 06:12:34 AM
TOD:

I know absolutely nothing about flowers...except that they're pretty.

 ::)
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Post by: Druxy on September 11, 2010, 06:18:50 AM
Friday night report:

Most excellent audience....we had only FIVE seats left in the theater!  FIVE!!!  And another standing ovation....two in a row!

So funny....lots of laughs.

Tim Good - the acting professor from DePauw who played Charles in BLITHE SPIRIT brought a class of students to see the show....20 of them.  God knows what they thought....Tim said "it will give us a lot to talk about....."  Whatever that means!

It's been decades since I've seen NEVER TOO LATE (e/Andy Devine) on stage...or even the movie.

But, there's one line in that play that I've never forgotten.  I don't remember the exact wording, but the wife buys some lumber for the nursery from her husband's competitor because the prices were lower, and the husband replies, something like, "Hell, I would have given it to you at cost."



Funniest line in the play.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Ben on September 11, 2010, 06:24:59 AM
I forgot about Coco. Oh, well.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 11, 2010, 06:25:32 AM
Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And I did not over sleep this morning. -Whew!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 11, 2010, 06:26:41 AM
Don't forget to take a moment or two today to Remember...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 11, 2010, 06:28:49 AM
DR Laura - As I was walking through ATL yesterday...

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/4978922717_88fcdf24cd.jpg)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on September 11, 2010, 06:31:42 AM
And now I have some auditions to play...

Laters...
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Post by: John G. on September 11, 2010, 06:32:40 AM
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs377.snc3/24159_1237225541683_1560585524_1152348_1057417_n.jpg)

Irises are my favorite flower. Their various aromas are just intoxicating to me. Here's a photo of one around my parents' house. They have them in burgundy, white, several shades of blue, even a gorgeous black one. I can't grow them here in South Texas. I tried, but it frizzled in the heat last year.

I do have roses in the backyard, but I have neglected them this year.
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Post by: John G. on September 11, 2010, 06:33:30 AM
Wasn't "orison" the word of the day a few months back? I seem to recall a few Orison Welles comments for some reason.
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Post by: John G. on September 11, 2010, 06:34:33 AM
I have too much on my plate today. I'm helping a friend write her bio this morning, then off to Pilates, followed by a PowerPoint and wine class (wine facilitates the learning process) this evening followed by dinner with friends.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on September 11, 2010, 06:40:10 AM
And the word of the day is: ORISON!

Well...we have done ORISON before(recently) But it's September 11..so it's very appropriate...so....

The Song Of The Day Is:  SAY A LITTLE PRAYER  FOR ME
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Laura on September 11, 2010, 06:55:43 AM
The kitties finally did quiet down, but this morning they are growling at each other again. So I guess there goes the chance that they might get adopted together.
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Post by: Laura on September 11, 2010, 06:56:20 AM
Great photo, Jose. Thanks for thinking of me.
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Post by: Laura on September 11, 2010, 07:17:39 AM
In my yard blooming now I have lantana, red bird of paradise, bee brush (which smells like vanilla), desert senna, sacred datura, baja fairy duster, yerba mansa, yellow bells, chocolate flower, wooly butterfly bush, and some little yellow flower that came up as a weed. Most of these things draw butterflies.
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Post by: bk on September 11, 2010, 07:33:17 AM
One simply cannot have enough orison.  Who can remember anymore?
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Post by: bk on September 11, 2010, 07:33:37 AM
I'm up, it's early, and I'm tired, not necessarily in that order.
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Post by: bk on September 11, 2010, 07:33:55 AM
Maybe I'll try to do a morning jog in about thirty minutes.
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Post by: Ginny on September 11, 2010, 07:45:07 AM
Saturday morning greetings!  Yesterday's 6:30am wake-up call caught up with me about 9:30 last night and I crashed in the middle of watching BLOOD DIAMOND with DS Rob.  Today's agenda includes walking in the basement (looks like rain), going to the grocery, watching Michigan/Notre Dame, and making chicken spaghetti for dinner.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Ginny on September 11, 2010, 07:46:56 AM
TOD - pink carnations.  Actually, any carnations because they last a long time and I like the fragrance.  Roses are overrated, IMHO.  The only flowers we have in our yard are a couple of patches of daffodils, another flower that I like very much.

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Post by: John G. on September 11, 2010, 07:48:34 AM
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs702.snc4/62256_1352110013723_1560585524_1393222_2150834_n.jpg)

Some leftovers, as promised. Steak and the most amazing fried shrimp at a Texas roadhouse called Josephine St. Cafe.
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Post by: John G. on September 11, 2010, 07:49:44 AM
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs699.snc4/61907_1352110293730_1560585524_1393224_3230407_n.jpg)

And for dessert: Raspberry pecan pie buried under vanilla ice cream.
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Post by: John G. on September 11, 2010, 07:50:26 AM
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs679.snc4/61907_1352110333731_1560585524_1393225_5919503_n.jpg)
A shot of the interior.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 11, 2010, 07:57:37 AM
I've juggled the recording schedule again and now I'm waiting to hear from our musical director and several singers that tis change will affect.

God, I hate this nonsense! And I suspect this will continue every day until the recording finishes in January.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Ginny on September 11, 2010, 08:13:28 AM
And, yes, I've read this book and several others in the series:

(http://www.laurenwillig.com/books/images/carnation_200.jpg)
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Post by: Laura on September 11, 2010, 08:30:53 AM
Nice looking food, John!

Perhaps I shall take a photo of the camp food next time I am up at some church camp.
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Post by: Laura on September 11, 2010, 08:32:11 AM
My goodness. There is no sisterly love in this house. These two gals are still yowling and growling at each other. I wonder what went on between them yesterday.
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Post by: Matthew on September 11, 2010, 08:32:24 AM
Last night I sight read a run through of La Cage - I'll be playing accordion and various synth things for the production.  But I had the best time.  This show is still amazing after 20+ years.  Looking forward to the run.

And now, off to Youth Choir rehearsal.  It's the first rehearsal under my leadership.  I'm expecting 2 people.  More about that later....
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Post by: Laura on September 11, 2010, 08:36:00 AM
LOL! That sounds about like if we tried to start a choir, Matthew.
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Post by: TCB on September 11, 2010, 08:44:24 AM
And the word of the day is: ORISON!


Roy?
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Post by: MBarnum on September 11, 2010, 08:59:12 AM
My goodness. There is no sisterly love in this house. These two gals are still yowling and growling at each other. I wonder what went on between them yesterday.

Maybe they are blaming each other.
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Post by: elmore3003 on September 11, 2010, 09:00:13 AM
Letter to singer with ankle problem and now I wait for the fallout.
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Post by: Kerry on September 11, 2010, 09:01:34 AM
  You asked us to tell you about the flowers in our sundried gardens.  I prefer fresh flowers to sundried.
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Post by: TCB on September 11, 2010, 09:02:05 AM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/4979929912_1aed1b0ba0.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53800348@N08/4979929912/)




Petrunias are about the only thing I grew this year on my balcony,
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: MBarnum on September 11, 2010, 09:02:10 AM
I love lilies. All kinds. Around my outdoor home environment I have a ton of white lilies, Cannas, and assorted asiatic lilies.

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Post by: TCB on September 11, 2010, 09:08:51 AM
Those are not from my balcony!
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Post by: TCB on September 11, 2010, 09:09:58 AM
  You asked us to tell you about the flowers in our sundried gardens.  I prefer fresh flowers to sundried.


I thought that in Arizona, all flowers were sundried.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: bk on September 11, 2010, 09:20:10 AM
Soon I shall be on my way to a book fair.
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Post by: Jane on September 11, 2010, 09:26:52 AM
The kitties finally did quiet down, but this morning they are growling at each other again. So I guess there goes the chance that they might get adopted together.

To cure the problem I would give my cats baths and remove the scent of the vet, plus then they smelled the same good scent.  Since you can't bathe them after surgery try wiping them down, with distilled if you have it, water and maybe brushing their coats with a touch of mineral oil or something nice but not overpowering.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: John G. on September 11, 2010, 10:36:43 AM
Nice looking food, John!

Perhaps I shall take a photo of the camp food next time I am up at some church camp.
Is it as attractive as a military MRE or more like Jell-O molds and deviled eggs?
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: John G. on September 11, 2010, 10:38:30 AM
Made it through the exercise class without too much pain (at least for now; tomorrow may be another story). And wrote a friend's bio. I think I need an afternoon nap.
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Post by: Jennifer on September 11, 2010, 10:42:16 AM
The weather here is crazy. It was supposed to be 13C this morning and a high of 21C this afternoon (high 60s).

So when I went to see my niece's soccer tournament at 10am I dressed for 15C. But it was so hot. It must have been 70s and I was boiling hot. Way to go weather channel!
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Post by: Jennifer on September 11, 2010, 10:43:20 AM
I love flowers!
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Post by: Jennifer on September 11, 2010, 10:43:53 AM
Those fried shrimps look so good.

One thing I'm craving which I have not had for ages are fried clams. I'm not even sure where they sell them here.
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Post by: Jane on September 11, 2010, 12:36:04 PM
First I heard this sound:
http://identify.whatbird.com/obj/36/_/Coopers_Hawk.aspx (press listen to call)

I stopped and asked the gentleman looking up into the tree what the sound was.  Just after he said a Cooper's Hawk the hawk flew out of the tree so I could see it.  For a close up of a Cooper's Hawk:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94aT_ioiXj0
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Post by: Jane on September 11, 2010, 12:37:31 PM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/4979929912_1aed1b0ba0.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53800348@N08/4979929912/)

Petrunias are about the only thing I grew this year on my balcony,

Lovely mix of petunias.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: John G. on September 11, 2010, 01:20:37 PM
Those fried shrimps look so good.

One thing I'm craving which I have not had for ages are fried clams. I'm not even sure where they sell them here.
Fried clams are wonderful. Steamed clams, grilled clams. Clams are perhaps my favorite food. 
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Post by: John G. on September 11, 2010, 01:20:57 PM
And still that didn't get us off this page.
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Post by: John G. on September 11, 2010, 01:21:10 PM
That one didn't either.
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Post by: John G. on September 11, 2010, 01:21:27 PM
Page Three clam dance!
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Post by: Ginny on September 11, 2010, 01:35:50 PM
Got back from the grocery just in time to see Michigan intercept Notre Dame's 1st quarter pass and then score a touchdown - Go, Blue (beat Brian Kelly, traitor to Univ. of Cincinnati)
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Post by: KevinH on September 11, 2010, 01:44:06 PM
Good afternoon!

TOD:  Carnations too!
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 02:23:59 PM
The kitties finally did quiet down, but this morning they are growling at each other again. So I guess there goes the chance that they might get adopted together.

To cure the problem I would give my cats baths and remove the scent of the vet, plus then they smelled the same good scent.  Since you can't bathe them after surgery try wiping them down, with distilled if you have it, water and maybe brushing their coats with a touch of mineral oil or something nice but not overpowering.

Or brush them with the same brush going back and forth.  Then each cats scent is on the other and it's pleasing...or something like that
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 02:26:59 PM
Ok, these will be the last of the kitchen photos, I'm going to try the ulitmate before and after..  Before is from photos I took right before I bought the house.   It's in a different computer, so I'll have to run downstairs to post the after . 
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Post by: Jeanne on September 11, 2010, 02:27:12 PM
Hello, everyone.

TOD:
I love irises and petunias and lobelia and snapdragons (so much fun for kids!) and peonies and many others.

Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 02:31:22 PM
The last kitchen photo I'll post  (I promise  ;) ) 
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Post by: Jane on September 11, 2010, 02:44:29 PM
Ok, these will be the last of the kitchen photos, I'm going to try the ultimate before and after..  Before is from photos I took right before I bought the house.   It's in a different computer, so I'll have to run downstairs to post the after . 

I had forgotten what the original kitchen looked liked.  You must be feeling darn good about now. :D
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 02:51:17 PM
Ok, these will be the last of the kitchen photos, I'm going to try the ultimate before and after..  Before is from photos I took right before I bought the house.   It's in a different computer, so I'll have to run downstairs to post the after . 

I had forgotten what the original kitchen looked liked.  You must be feeling darn good about now. :D

You can say that again!!
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Post by: Ginny on September 11, 2010, 02:53:41 PM
Great job on the kitchen, DR Cillaliz!
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Post by: Druxy on September 11, 2010, 03:00:30 PM
I've been asked to do a book signing for my memoir on Sunday, October 17th, 2pm, at:

Mystery and Imagination Bookshop

238 North Brand Boulevard
Glendale, CA 91203-2610

If you live in Los Angeles or thereabouts, please come on down.

Thanks.
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Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 03:14:02 PM
Ok, now, to try to make some banana bread.  I almost hate to admit I've never made it before but I have over ripe bananas, so I may as well give it a try
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Post by: Jane on September 11, 2010, 03:27:07 PM
Ok, these will be the last of the kitchen photos, I'm going to try the ultimate before and after..  Before is from photos I took right before I bought the house.   It's in a different computer, so I'll have to run downstairs to post the after . 

I had forgotten what the original kitchen looked liked.  You must be feeling darn good about now. :D

You can say that again!!

OK cuz you deserve it.  YOU MUST BE FEELING DARN GOOD ABOUT NOW!!! :D :D
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Post by: bk on September 11, 2010, 04:02:10 PM
Back from my travels.  I didn't end up jogging this morning and now I wish I had because I really don't feel like it now - but I will at some point have to do it.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: bk on September 11, 2010, 04:04:02 PM
The book fair was a modest affair, dealer-wise, and even more modest attendance-wise.  But I had a good time and there were some really nice books there, and I got to hang out with several dealers I'm fond of.  I was there about two-and-a-half hours, then I came back to the San Fernando Valley.  The San Diego freeway going north was appalling and insane - at two o'clock jammed to a stand-still.  I got off at Sunset and took Beverly Glen home - had I not done that I'd probably still be on that stupid freeway.
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Post by: bk on September 11, 2010, 04:04:42 PM
Then I picked up one package and the envelope I was hoping would arrive, plus yet more Kritzerland bills, which really never stop. 
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Post by: bk on September 11, 2010, 04:05:28 PM
After that, I had a sandwich at Jerry's Deli.  As I was leaving, I happened to glance over at the next table and sitting with a friend was David Wechter's mother, Cissy.  How funny is that?
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Post by: bk on September 11, 2010, 04:06:00 PM
Now I am home and will relax, jog, and watch something, but right now someone needs to get me off this damn page.
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Post by: Charles Pogue on September 11, 2010, 04:35:02 PM
BK, where was the Book Fair?  In Santa Monica?
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Post by: Jennifer on September 11, 2010, 04:52:10 PM
Ok, now, to try to make some banana bread.  I almost hate to admit I've never made it before but I have over ripe bananas, so I may as well give it a try

You can freeze your over ripe bananas. I do it all the time.

How did it turn out?
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Post by: Jennifer on September 11, 2010, 04:53:06 PM
On my bike ride today a lady in a car almost hit me ... at a bike crosswalk!
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Post by: Jennifer on September 11, 2010, 04:58:54 PM
I think she almost gave herself a heart attack.

It is the only bike crosswalk where I have to cross traffic (the other ones I go with the traffic).

I always let the cars at the stop sign go first. And then I either wait till the cars motion for me to go. Or make eye contact.

So today I go and in one direction there are no cars. The other direction there are 2 cars but they are not at the stop sign yet.

So I cross half way. Then wait for the first car to stop. She does. And I look at her. And she is looking in my direction but she does not make direct eye contact with me.  I start to go slowly. And she starts to go. Then she sees me in front of her and hits her brakes. She was going very slow. And she wasn't actually within a foot of me.

But I look at her and just before she hit the brakes she had this look on her face like she was not paying attention. And then after she saw me her mouth was wide open. I really think she scared herself pretty badly.

I try to be as careful as I can. But who almost hits someone at a bike crosswalk?!

I sort of felt bad that she was obviously upset (she didn't start her car after i'd crossed). The guy behind her was honking at her.  But she should have been paying attention. She was driving a car after all!






Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: elmore3003 on September 11, 2010, 05:15:32 PM
I got back from COCO to an unhappy phone call from the singer with the ankle who is not happy about what is going on. I sent to her, the record producer, the man with the funds, and the musical director an email saying, I've bent as far as I can for you, I've got 15 other singers to juggle, and if you're unhappy with the current schedule, perhaps I should look for a new singer. I hate this nonsense, especially being made to feel guilty because of her decisions and assuming I will fix things.

As to COCO, Andrea Marcovicci gave us a summer stock impersonation of Hepburn and couldn't save a lousy show. It's a mess: second rate score, horrible book, lousy characterizations and a strong lesban subtext. I'm sure with a huge star, Rene Aubergenois, George Rose, Michael Bennett, scenery, Cecil Beaton costumes and fabulous Hershy Kay orchesrations, the flaws were better concealed. It's still garbage.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: elmore3003 on September 11, 2010, 05:20:56 PM
Page Three clam dance!

Chowder! Steamed! Yum!
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: bk on September 11, 2010, 05:23:33 PM
Why they keep trying to resurrect certain shows like Coco as if they were hidden masterpieces is an enigma to me.  They keep doing it with Merrily and every time they do all the Sondheads show up, woo-hoo, have orgasmic reactions, while normal audience members continue to shake their heads and wonder why the show keeps being revived.  Yes, like Anyone can Whistle it has a good score, but that doesn't mean the SHOW needs to be revived every three years like clockwork, with much trumpeting that it will come to B'way and, of course, it never does - should it, my prediction is unless it was a Roundabout or similar very limited engagement, it will fold just as quickly as the original. 
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: bk on September 11, 2010, 05:23:52 PM
Pogue, yes the fair was in Santa Monica.
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Post by: bk on September 11, 2010, 05:24:13 PM
I'm really thinking we need to get off this damn page before I blow a gasket or three.
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Post by: bk on September 11, 2010, 05:24:34 PM
And anyone who has seen me blow a gasket or three knows that that is to be avoided at all costs.
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Post by: bk on September 11, 2010, 05:24:55 PM
I guess I'll try to work up the jog energy starting here, starting now.
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Post by: Jane on September 11, 2010, 05:42:58 PM
On my bike ride today a lady in a car almost hit me ... at a bike crosswalk!

I'm glad you were watching out for yourself.
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Post by: Ginny on September 11, 2010, 05:57:28 PM
Michigan 28, Notre Dame 24 - welcome to the big leagues, Mr. Kelly!
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Post by: TCB on September 11, 2010, 06:06:18 PM
T.O.D.


I never met a pansy I didn't like.
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Post by: TCB on September 11, 2010, 06:13:17 PM



I blew a gasket once!
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Post by: bk on September 11, 2010, 06:25:09 PM
Back from a mile and a half jog and shall now try and watch something.
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Post by: TCB on September 11, 2010, 06:57:05 PM
Well, this has been a really suckie day, so.......................




G'night!
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: John G. on September 11, 2010, 06:57:27 PM
Why they keep trying to resurrect certain shows like Coco as if they were hidden masterpieces is an enigma to me.  They keep doing it with Merrily and every time they do all the Sondheads show up, woo-hoo, have orgasmic reactions, while normal audience members continue to shake their heads and wonder why the show keeps being revived.  Yes, like Anyone can Whistle it has a good score, but that doesn't mean the SHOW needs to be revived every three years like clockwork, with much trumpeting that it will come to B'way and, of course, it never does - should it, my prediction is unless it was a Roundabout or similar very limited engagement, it will fold just as quickly as the original. 
Chess is another show on that list.
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Post by: John G. on September 11, 2010, 06:59:33 PM
Learned basics of PowerPoint this afternoon. But, I tell you, the wine was more interesting.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: elmore3003 on September 11, 2010, 07:18:16 PM
And anyone who has seen me blow a gasket or three knows that that is to be avoided at all costs.

Been there, seen it!
Ouch!

My power play worked; the singer sent me a sweet email about behaving. I learned from BK!
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Ginny on September 11, 2010, 07:21:29 PM
Since I have to get up real early again tomorrow to accompany Fr. Richard to Lima - 'night!
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: John G. on September 11, 2010, 07:57:19 PM
That's it for me. I think my exercise class wiped me out. A couple of aspirin and I'm off to bed. Night, all.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: bk on September 11, 2010, 08:08:15 PM
New all time low anyone?  Congratulations
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: bk on September 11, 2010, 08:08:32 PM
Finished watching a motion picture and may start another.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: elmore3003 on September 11, 2010, 08:12:34 PM
I am off to bed as well.

This day was peculiar; I as bdy all morning with Victor Herbert minutiae, I had a wonderful lunch with Bruce Pomahac and saw a dreadful show. When I got back here, I lost most of my evenin dealing with the soprano with the ankle. After that, I ready my mail, opened several packages, and now I'm going to bed.

I have a lot of things to accomplish tomorrow.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: elmore3003 on September 11, 2010, 08:13:10 PM
And another thing:
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: elmore3003 on September 11, 2010, 08:13:19 PM
Good night, everyone!
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: George on September 11, 2010, 08:19:44 PM
Ok, these will be the last of the kitchen photos, I'm going to try the ultimate before and after..  Before is from photos I took right before I bought the house.   It's in a different computer, so I'll have to run downstairs to post the after . 

I had forgotten what the original kitchen looked liked.  You must be feeling darn good about now. :D

I love the new kitchen!  Great job, Cilla!
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: George on September 11, 2010, 08:40:11 PM
Why they keep trying to resurrect certain shows like Coco as if they were hidden masterpieces is an enigma to me.  They keep doing it with Merrily and every time they do all the Sondheads show up, woo-hoo, have orgasmic reactions, while normal audience members continue to shake their heads and wonder why the show keeps being revived.  Yes, like Anyone can Whistle it has a good score, but that doesn't mean the SHOW needs to be revived every three years like clockwork, with much trumpeting that it will come to B'way and, of course, it never does - should it, my prediction is unless it was a Roundabout or similar very limited engagement, it will fold just as quickly as the original. 
Chess is another show on that list.

It seems like some shows were just written to be done in concert.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:07:59 PM
Ok, these will be the last of the kitchen photos, I'm going to try the ultimate before and after..  Before is from photos I took right before I bought the house.   It's in a different computer, so I'll have to run downstairs to post the after . 

I had forgotten what the original kitchen looked liked.  You must be feeling darn good about now. :D

I love the new kitchen!  Great job, Cilla!

Thanks George!
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:08:22 PM
Page 4?
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:08:28 PM
Page 4?
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:08:39 PM
Are you kidding me? Page 4?
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:08:54 PM
Oh my! This won't do
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:09:17 PM
I guess you'll have to just deal with my rantings
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:09:40 PM
I've been watching 9-11 stuff on the History Channel today
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:09:53 PM
Wish I could have watched Clear Blue Tuesday instead
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 11, 2010, 09:11:08 PM
Good Evening!

I played.
I walked.
I ate.
I walked some more.
I ate some more.
I then walked some more.

And that about sums up my day.

And tomorrow and Monday will most likely follow the same format.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:11:33 PM
I'm thinking about watching The Girl Who Played With Fire...but it's a little late
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:11:45 PM
Maybe I'll watch both tomorrow
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:12:02 PM
Both Fire and the Girl who Kicked the Hornet's Nest, that is
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:12:12 PM
PAGE 5!!!
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:12:29 PM
Ok, everybody join in....
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Laura on September 11, 2010, 09:12:41 PM
Great looking kitchen, Cillaliz!
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: MBarnum on September 11, 2010, 09:12:47 PM
And anyone who has seen me blow a gasket or three knows that that is to be avoided at all costs.

I think that is illegal in some states.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:13:06 PM
Let's see how fast we can get off this page
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:13:38 PM
Thanks Laura!  How are the Kitties? Did you take them to be adopted today or are they still with you
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Laura on September 11, 2010, 09:13:45 PM
After I got the kittens settled at adoptions I headed up to church camp. I managed to get there after lunch and left before dinner, so no camp food photos from me today.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: MBarnum on September 11, 2010, 09:14:08 PM
Spent the better part of the day moving boxes and crates to the new apartment.

Met a few of my new neighbors, and they are really nice (and some are really nice looking!)

And I think there are more then just 7 Indian men living in my building. They were everywhere... ;D
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:14:15 PM
Well, that explains that....were they friendly with each other when they got to adoptions?
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Laura on September 11, 2010, 09:14:39 PM
I took them. There were two other kittens -- a little bigger than ours, but very pretty.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:15:05 PM
MBarnum, sounds like this is the perfect place for you to be! 
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Laura on September 11, 2010, 09:15:14 PM
I don't know. They were scared, of course. I hope they got along.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:15:45 PM
I'm sure they'll be ok
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 11, 2010, 09:16:02 PM
Here are some links to my dinner at Shaun's Restaurant

http://twitpic.com/2njpx3
http://twitpic.com/2njpx2
http://twitpic.com/2njpws
http://twitpic.com/2njpx4
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:16:09 PM
Maybe they already have a forever family
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Laura on September 11, 2010, 09:16:28 PM
I'm sure they will be, too. They are very cute.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:17:20 PM
Great Food Photos DR Jose.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:17:55 PM
DR Jose, was that borsht?
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:19:24 PM
Ok, let's see.....the banana bread.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:19:50 PM
it was pretty good.  It was a Chiquita Banana Bread Mix. I added pecans
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:20:19 PM
Next time I'll make it from scratch
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:20:38 PM
Let's get to page 6 before BK comes back
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 11, 2010, 09:20:49 PM
And this was the cocktail that started off my evening at Shaun's: The Thistle (the old mill rum, green chartreuse, allspice dram, lime, maple syrup)

http://twitpic.com/2nisi0

That was Tasty!
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:22:38 PM
And this was the cocktail that started off my evening at Shaun's: The Thistle (the old mill rum, green chartreuse, allspice dram, lime, maple syrup)

http://twitpic.com/2nisi0

That was Tasty!

Yum! That sounds good
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:23:30 PM
I am so glad I finished grouting.  I was getting really tired of it
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:24:28 PM
This morning Paul and I went to Jitters to have Sunshine Doughnuts.  They are an old fashioned cake doughnut made with an old fashioned doughnut machine.  OHHH MAN!!! They were soooo good. 
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: MBarnum on September 11, 2010, 09:25:18 PM
I hope that food was as good as it looks!

Was that a tiny porpoise in your soup, though?
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:25:52 PM
Here's a link to a photo of the doughnut machine

http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/collection_af7337e6-c307-11de-b248-001cc4c03286.html?photo=2
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 11, 2010, 09:25:52 PM
DR Jose, was that borsht?

Here was the meal - which was their featured Prix Fixe tonight:

Cold Beet Soup with Goat Cheese Sorbet
Berkshire Pork Schnitzel with Grilled Onions, Parsley Salad & Peanuts
Chocolate Mousse with Chocolate Almond Crumble & Banana Sorbet
*And Callie, the bartender/mixologist/nurse/Peace Corps volunteer recommended the Lindeman's Kriek (Black Cherry) Lambic to go with the dessert. And it did!
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: MBarnum on September 11, 2010, 09:26:10 PM
I returned home this evening to the news that my interviewees, Miss Rebel Randall, passed away back in July.

Rebel was quite a character, but a real sweetheart. Her films included some Abbott and Costello films, some Maria Montez films, GHOST MINE (1941), ZIEGFELD GIRL (1941), SEVEN DOORS TO DEATH (1944), THE CASE OF THE BABYSITTER (1947), and THE ROARING CITY (1951). She also worked frequently with The 3 Stooges.


(http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo146/mbarnum/Blog%20photos/RR11.jpg?t=1284264880)



Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:27:10 PM
Here's the doughnuts
http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/collection_af7337e6-c307-11de-b248-001cc4c03286.html?mode=image&photo=1
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:28:21 PM
Page  6!!
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 11, 2010, 09:29:39 PM
Oh! I had some doughnuts too today from Sublime Doughnuts! And they were sublime too!

Fresh Strawberry 'n' Cream & A-town Mocha - http://twitpic.com/2ngykb
Maple-Bacon-Cheddar - http://twitpic.com/2nh0l7
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:30:12 PM
So is the difference between beet soup and borscht the beef in borscht?
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:30:58 PM
Yum! Bacon and doughnuts together.  That sounds good
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 11, 2010, 09:31:17 PM
And here's the link for http://sublimedoughnuts.com/
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 11, 2010, 09:32:11 PM
So is the difference between beet soup and borscht the beef in borscht?

More like the country of origin. ;)
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Laura on September 11, 2010, 09:33:07 PM
I'm sorry about your sad news, MBarnum. She was beautiful.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 11, 2010, 09:33:26 PM
Oh! And I had deep-fried balls of pimento cheese last night... YUMMY! (I may have mentioned that already)
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:33:37 PM
That's a great doughnut video! What a fun way to start the site
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:34:45 PM
I'm sorry about the news, too MBarnum.  I missed it with the page turn or would have mentioned it sooner.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 11, 2010, 09:34:59 PM
*I'm posting from my iPhone since the hotel's WiFi is Ronny tonight - thus just the links and not [img]'s.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:35:37 PM
Ronny?   Does that mean it isn't working very well?  I'm a bit out of the loop
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:37:26 PM
ok, time for me to sign off ....I think I did my work here
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 11, 2010, 09:38:34 PM
DR MBarnum - I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Rebel Randall. -Has your interview with her already been published?
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 11, 2010, 09:39:43 PM
Ronny?   Does that mean it isn't working very well?  I'm a bit out of the loop


Oops! Auto-correct strikes again. That should have been "wonky".
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: bk on September 11, 2010, 09:40:51 PM
Whew, thanks all for the frenzy or three.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: bk on September 11, 2010, 09:41:05 PM
Jose has now officially made me HUNGRY!
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: bk on September 11, 2010, 09:41:28 PM
I've been working my fingers to the bone - wrote a blurb, and have been prepping for our announcement.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 11, 2010, 09:41:58 PM
DR Cillaliz - You can also make a VERY easy Banana Sorbet with overripe bananas. Just mash them until they're very smooth. Place the "mash" in a container and freeze. Scoop and eat once it's frozen.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 11, 2010, 09:43:20 PM
Jose has now officially made me HUNGRY!

The Enabler strikes again!

;D
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 11, 2010, 09:48:39 PM
As for bk blowing a gasket, well...

This "Haitian Dog" has nothing to say about that right now. ;)
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 11, 2010, 09:49:56 PM



I blew a gasket once!

And that's supposed to be news to us?
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:50:07 PM
DR Cillaliz - You can also make a VERY easy Banana Sorbet with overripe bananas. Just mash them until they're very smooth. Place the "mash" in a container and freeze. Scoop and eat once it's frozen.

Just the bananas?   Isn't that just frozen banana?
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 09:50:54 PM



I blew a gasket once!

And that's supposed to be news to us?
;D
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 11, 2010, 09:56:07 PM
As for COCO - bk - It's being presented by The York as part of their "Musicals in Mufti" series. Most of the shows in that series are presented because they were and still are not great shows, or even good shows. They're presented as curiosities.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 11, 2010, 09:58:26 PM
DR Cillaliz - You can also make a VERY easy Banana Sorbet with overripe bananas. Just mash them until they're very smooth. Place the "mash" in a container and freeze. Scoop and eat once it's frozen.

Just the bananas?   Isn't that just frozen banana?

Yep, just the bananas. *You can also freeze a can of canned pears for an easy pear sorbet.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 11, 2010, 10:00:06 PM
I still wish that Christine Baranski had gone ahead with her(?) plans to do COCO somewhere.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: JMK on September 11, 2010, 10:00:27 PM
Oy, what a busy day!  I have written three longish reviews, gotten screencaps and reviews uploaded, and also madly started my choral arrangements for my Pops choir, which starts up again next Thursday.

The oddest thing had happened when I went to notate--my MIDIMAN drivers had simply up and disappeared and I needed to re-download them and install before I could use the notation software.  Odd. 
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: JMK on September 11, 2010, 10:01:01 PM
My MIDIMAN Drivers Had Disappeared is, of course, the new Adriana Hofstetter mystery novel, but I am sworn to secrecy about everything else concerning it.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: JMK on September 11, 2010, 10:01:54 PM
I kind of like the score to COCO.  So sue me.  I think "A Woman is How She Loves" is a masterpiece, but, Elmore you're right, a lot of that is due to Hershy.  :)
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: George on September 11, 2010, 10:02:04 PM
it was pretty good.  It was a Chiquita Banana Bread Mix. I added pecans

I've used that...it is good. :)
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: JMK on September 11, 2010, 10:02:37 PM
I've gotten you off that damn page.  I don't know what else I can do here, as it's not likely I will get you off THIS damn page.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 11, 2010, 10:02:49 PM
DR Jennifer - I'm sure there has to be a seafood restaurant or two in your area that serves fried clams. It's not like they're a delicacy.

*And I'm glad you only had a close call today, and not an accident.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 11, 2010, 10:05:47 PM
I kind of like the score to COCO.  So sue me.  I think "A Woman is How She Loves" is a masterpiece, but, Elmore you're right, a lot of that is due to Hershy.  :)

I'm pretty sure I mentioned this before, but..

Lincoln Center had a wonderful display of Katharine Hepburn's theatrical memorabilia. One of the pieces was a letter signed by all the members of orchestra of COCO asking, pleading with her not to leave the show.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: bk on September 11, 2010, 10:08:07 PM
Coco was also recently done concert style in San Francisco by 42nd Street Moon, and also starred Andrea.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: MBarnum on September 11, 2010, 10:11:05 PM
DR MBarnum - I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Rebel Randall. -Has your interview with her already been published?


Yes, her interview was in CLASSIC IMAGES magazine last year.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: George on September 11, 2010, 10:17:17 PM
Jose has now officially made me HUNGRY!

Me, too!
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: bk on September 11, 2010, 10:20:05 PM
Was trying to coerce someone to going for pie but couldn't.
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 11, 2010, 10:21:36 PM
OK... I have 160 people to play for starting in just eight hours, so...

Goodnight
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 10:22:20 PM
DR Cillaliz - You can also make a VERY easy Banana Sorbet with overripe bananas. Just mash them until they're very smooth. Place the "mash" in a container and freeze. Scoop and eat once it's frozen.

Just the bananas?   Isn't that just frozen banana?

Yep, just the bananas. *You can also freeze a can of canned pears for an easy pear sorbet.

Do you mash the pears too?
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: Cillaliz on September 11, 2010, 10:24:16 PM
Good night!  Thanks for all the info Jose, I'll be eating frozen pears and bananas before you know it, lol
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: George on September 11, 2010, 10:37:38 PM
I am no longer hungry.  I just had two Boca burgers with pizza sauce, on flat hamburger buns. :D
Title: Re: FLOWERS
Post by: bk on September 12, 2010, 12:13:33 AM
Notes are really long, so I'm just wrapping them up - and announcing the new Kritzerland title.