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Title: COME HELL OR HIGH WATER
Post by: bk on October 04, 2010, 12:55:22 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes raised some hell and also had some high water, and now it is time for you to post until the hell or high water cows come home.
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Post by: bk on October 04, 2010, 12:56:04 AM: And the word of the day is: FOSSICK!
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Post by: Ben on October 04, 2010, 02:29:32 AM: Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Ben on October 04, 2010, 03:18:56 AM: It's drizzling in Manhattan.
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Post by: Ben on October 04, 2010, 03:19:36 AM: The weather report says heavy rain but that's not happening yet.
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Post by: Ben on October 04, 2010, 03:19:47 AM: Off to the Office.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 04, 2010, 04:26:12 AM: Good morning, all! I forgot to set the alarm! I was awakened by the Oaf Above Me wanderng around at 4 am. The people on the recording think he's on coke from my description. I won't know until his nose falls off.

So, today, we record the lovely Sara Jean Ford and her three numbers first thng, and we finish her set with four ladies backing her up on "Tell Me, Daisy." After lunch, we've got our tenor back with two numbers, followed by Zak - will he wear the loincloth? - Stains for John MacCormack's big hit "Molly." I'm looking forward to the number with the ensemble since two of the backup ladies are friends from Goodspeed's WHERE'S CHARLEY? and THE TRAGIC AND HORRIBLE LIFE AND DEATH OF THE SINGING NUN.

My Fed Ex charges for the shipment a week ago showed up on the banking online this morning. It's in the vicinity of $530, and that's pretty good.

Keep them vibes for a smooth session coming!

Speaking of Vibes:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Safe Travel & Weather Vibes for BK's Singer! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: Druxy on October 04, 2010, 05:09:57 AM: TOD:

I'm not much into religious-themed movies, unless you would consider FIELD OF DREAMS one.

Most of the classic ones that I can think of (e.g. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS, THE ROBE, etc.) are too "self-important".
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on October 04, 2010, 05:34:10 AM: Quote from: bk on October 04, 2010, 12:56:04 AM
And the word of the day is: FOSSICK!

And The Song Of The Day Is: GOLD
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on October 04, 2010, 05:35:53 AM: TOD

ELMER GANTRY
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Post by: Druxy on October 04, 2010, 05:37:05 AM: I just looked at the attendee list for The Hollywood Show this coming weekend in Burbank.

The guy running it might be a schmuck, but the list is rather impressive.

Shirley Knight and David Naughton were at the Ray Courts show I did in Chicago last weekend.
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 04, 2010, 05:43:52 AM: Is Carroll Baker going to be in Burbank?
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 04, 2010, 05:44:01 AM: Vibes for DR SAM and DR FJL.
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 04, 2010, 05:44:18 AM: I think I hear a mouse scratching in my wall.....I hate that.
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 04, 2010, 05:44:40 AM: Is David Naughton still a Pepper?
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 04, 2010, 05:48:28 AM: Thanks to MR BK for the LEAP OF FAITH report.

Hmmmmmmmmmm.......so it's based on the Steve Martin movie?
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 04, 2010, 05:50:50 AM: Salmon on a cedar plank!

That's a good expression to use instead of cuss words.
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 04, 2010, 05:51:04 AM: Off to do some Monday shopping.
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Post by: Ben on October 04, 2010, 05:57:57 AM: We still have the air conditioning on in the office. It's cold outside. We don't need no stinkin' AC!
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on October 04, 2010, 05:58:53 AM: Thanks to all for the thoughts and vibes--they're always appreciated. But I was, at most, inconvieninced by the rains and flood on Friday. In fact, I had a rather relaxing afternoon off from work.

But I hope there won't be a repeat of Friday with all the rain that's expected this coming week...
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Post by: FJL on October 04, 2010, 06:04:55 AM: Thanks for the may-the-ex-bosses-stop-messing-with-my-unemployment-payment vibes.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 04, 2010, 06:07:20 AM: Quote from: FJL on October 04, 2010, 06:04:55 AM
Thanks for the may-the-ex-bosses-stop-messing-with-my-unemployment-payment vibes.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ditto from me! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on October 04, 2010, 06:07:40 AM: TOD:

ELMER GANTRY
GLORY! GLORY! (HBO movie with Richard Thomas and Ellen Greene)
THE DISAPPEARANCE OF AIMEE (Faye Dunaway TV movie)
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 04, 2010, 06:07:54 AM: I'm off to the Academy! See y'all later.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2010, 06:11:29 AM: Quote from: FJL on October 04, 2010, 06:04:55 AM
Thanks for the may-the-ex-bosses-stop-messing-with-my-unemployment-payment vibes.
Vibes that all goes well with that mess.
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Post by: Kerry on October 04, 2010, 06:11:51 AM: Well, it's morning-- and a good one it is.
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Post by: Druxy on October 04, 2010, 06:13:16 AM: Quote from: Jrand60 on October 04, 2010, 05:44:40 AM
Is David Naughton still a Pepper?

Pepper?
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Post by: Ben on October 04, 2010, 06:15:58 AM: He did the Dr. Pepper commercials in the late 70s
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Post by: Ben on October 04, 2010, 06:16:30 AM: I'm a Pepper, He's a Pepper, Wouldn't You Like to Be a Pepper Too?
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2010, 06:22:31 AM: TOD:

The Gospel According to Saint Matthew
The Passion of Jeanne d'Arc
Dogma
The Seventh Seal
Shadows and Fog
It's a Wonderful Life
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Post by: Druxy on October 04, 2010, 06:25:29 AM: Quote from: Ben on October 04, 2010, 06:15:58 AM
He did the Dr. Pepper commercials in the late 70s

As an American werewolf?

::)
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2010, 06:26:09 AM: Exactly. A dancing Dr Pepper drinking British werewolf.
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Post by: Druxy on October 04, 2010, 06:28:07 AM: I was talking to him about the make-up in that movie, which was made before the days of CGI.

He said he spent 10 hours a day in the make-up chair when they did the transformation scenes.
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Post by: Laura on October 04, 2010, 06:45:58 AM: Good morning.
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Post by: Jennifer on October 04, 2010, 06:53:44 AM: I like Brooke Shields. Would like to see LEAP OF FAITH.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on October 04, 2010, 07:21:54 AM: David Naughton's DR Pepper commercial (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQPN3UKQM-U)
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Post by: Ginny on October 04, 2010, 07:28:11 AM: Monday morning greetings! I slept later than I'd intended, but feel very refreshed as a result. After my cardiac rehab session this afternoon we're going to Oxford, OH, for a lecture at Miami U by John Wood, the author of Leaving Microsoft to Save the World. I've read the book and heard him speak before and am glad I follow him on Twitter. I've seen no local publicity for his visit here. We hope to meet up after the lecture to take our dear niece/goddaughter out to dinner.
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Post by: Druxy on October 04, 2010, 07:43:17 AM: I have just been set to appear (and sign books) as a Featured Guest at the Austin Comic Con November 12-14.

http://www.wizardworld.com/home-tx.html

:)
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Post by: Druxy on October 04, 2010, 07:45:35 AM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on October 04, 2010, 07:21:54 AM
David Naughton's DR Pepper commercial (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQPN3UKQM-U)

Cute
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Post by: Ginny on October 04, 2010, 08:00:56 AM: Good news, DR Druxy!
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Post by: Ginny on October 04, 2010, 08:01:39 AM: Quote from: FJL on October 04, 2010, 06:04:55 AM
Thanks for the may-the-ex-bosses-stop-messing-with-my-unemployment-payment vibes.

Please add my vibes to the list!
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Post by: Michael on October 04, 2010, 08:02:15 AM: TOD

Sister Act
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Post by: JMK on October 04, 2010, 08:15:21 AM: Today I see an acupuncturist for the first time in several years, to see if they can alleviate this bothersome lower back pain (which has extended down to my left heel) that I have had chronically since my bout with kidney stones. I went to an acupuncturist several years ago who magically lowered my blood pressure almost overnight, so I am hopeful.
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Post by: Ginny on October 04, 2010, 08:17:06 AM: TOD:

Luther
The Nun's Story
The Shoes of the Fisherman
A Stranger Among Us
Witness
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on October 04, 2010, 08:24:35 AM: FEARLESS FOSSICK
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Post by: Ginny on October 04, 2010, 08:28:20 AM: Middfest update - maybe it hasn't "jumped the shark" after all. The exhibits were skimpy because, according to this morning's paper, 44 (count 'em, 44) shipping containers of artifacts from Botswana got hung up in customs in Memphis, TN. Also, they announced tentative plans to feature Peru in 2011.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2010, 08:30:40 AM: Quote from: Druxy on October 04, 2010, 07:43:17 AM
I have just been set to appear (and sign books) as a Featured Guest at the Austin Comic Con November 12-14.

http://www.wizardworld.com/home-tx.html

:)
Great. I will try to make it to Austin for the event. Sounds like fun.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2010, 08:32:23 AM: Quote from: JMK on October 04, 2010, 08:15:21 AM
Today I see an acupuncturist for the first time in several years, to see if they can alleviate this bothersome lower back pain (which has extended down to my left heel) that I have had chronically since my bout with kidney stones. I went to an acupuncturist several years ago who magically lowered my blood pressure almost overnight, so I am hopeful.
Did the acupuncturist help with the kidney stones? I've been blessed with those on a recurring basis and could always use some help in that area.
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Post by: KevinH on October 04, 2010, 08:40:07 AM: Hello from Boston's Logan Airport! I'm waiting for my flight back to DC.
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Post by: PennyO on October 04, 2010, 08:42:23 AM: Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
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Post by: Ginny on October 04, 2010, 08:43:43 AM: Travel vibes for DR KevinH!
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Post by: KevinH on October 04, 2010, 08:49:10 AM: I just tried to post a photo again and it keeps telling me the file is too large. Oh, well. I'll have to have my nephew help me with it when I see him this weekend!
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Post by: KevinH on October 04, 2010, 08:49:44 AM: Quote from: KevinH on October 04, 2010, 08:49:10 AM
I just tried to post a photo again and it keeps telling me the file is too large. Oh, well. I'll have to have my nephew help me with it when I see him this weekend!

Thanks, DR Ginny!
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Post by: KevinH on October 04, 2010, 08:50:57 AM: I see I just quoted myself! I'll get the hang of this someday!
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Post by: Michael on October 04, 2010, 08:57:21 AM: When it rains it pours so they say.

Another theater has expressed interest in my play.
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Post by: JMK on October 04, 2010, 08:59:57 AM: Quote from: John G. on October 04, 2010, 08:32:23 AM
Quote from: JMK on October 04, 2010, 08:15:21 AM
Today I see an acupuncturist for the first time in several years, to see if they can alleviate this bothersome lower back pain (which has extended down to my left heel) that I have had chronically since my bout with kidney stones. I went to an acupuncturist several years ago who magically lowered my blood pressure almost overnight, so I am hopeful.
Did the acupuncturist help with the kidney stones? I've been blessed with those on a recurring basis and could always use some help in that area.

Didn't see the acupuncturist for the kidney stones. I saw one years ago for blood pressure, and she was able to bring it down right away. Today I am going for chronic pain in my lower left back which has been plaguing me since I had kidney stones last December.
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Post by: JMK on October 04, 2010, 09:00:53 AM: The "quote" button is at the top right of each message, not the bottom. :)
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2010, 09:10:13 AM: Quote from: JMK on October 04, 2010, 08:59:57 AM
Quote from: John G. on October 04, 2010, 08:32:23 AM
Quote from: JMK on October 04, 2010, 08:15:21 AM
Today I see an acupuncturist for the first time in several years, to see if they can alleviate this bothersome lower back pain (which has extended down to my left heel) that I have had chronically since my bout with kidney stones. I went to an acupuncturist several years ago who magically lowered my blood pressure almost overnight, so I am hopeful.
Did the acupuncturist help with the kidney stones? I've been blessed with those on a recurring basis and could always use some help in that area.

Didn't see the acupuncturist for the kidney stones. I saw one years ago for blood pressure, and she was able to bring it down right away. Today I am going for chronic pain in my lower left back which has been plaguing me since I had kidney stones last December.
Just thought I'd ask. Those kidney stones can be extremely painful, so any remedy is worth investigating.
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Post by: Elan on October 04, 2010, 09:16:23 AM: Good afternoon, all!

TOD: Fiddler on the Roof, Dogma, Life of Brian (not gonna say just how much I'd pay to see those three on a triple-bill!)
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Post by: Elan on October 04, 2010, 09:19:56 AM: Oh, just thought of two more:

Ushpizin (Israeli comedy directed written by and starring a chassidic couple) and Trembling Before G-d.
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 04, 2010, 09:28:54 AM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on October 04, 2010, 06:07:40 AM
TOD:

ELMER GANTRY
GLORY! GLORY! (HBO movie with Richard Thomas and Ellen Greene)
THE DISAPPEARANCE OF AIMEE (Faye Dunaway TV movie)

All of these are my favorites too!!
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 04, 2010, 09:31:39 AM: Page Three LEAP OF FAITH review dance.

http://www.neontommy.com/news/2010/10/review-leap-faith-ahmanson
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 04, 2010, 09:31:52 AM: Two guests are here.
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 04, 2010, 09:32:08 AM: Probably Raul and Brooke checking out what MR BK had to say.
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 04, 2010, 09:34:00 AM: Good news about SOUTH PACIFIC DR GEORGE
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 04, 2010, 09:34:11 AM: The guests left.
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Post by: MBarnum on October 04, 2010, 09:51:06 AM: TOD:

NOAH'S ARK (silent version)
TEN COMMANDMENTS (both silent and sound versions)
SAMPOORNA RAMAYAN (1960)
MAHABHARAT (1965)
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE
SONG OF BERNADETTE
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on October 04, 2010, 10:15:30 AM: Quote from: MBarnum on October 04, 2010, 09:51:06 AM
TOD:

NOAH'S ARK (silent version)
TEN COMMANDMENTS (both silent and sound versions)
SAMPOORNA RAMAYAN (1960)
MAHABHARAT (1965)
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE
SONG OF BERNADETTE

DR MB, I was going to mention SONG OF BERNADETTE, too, but I thought I would just stick with movies in the LEAP OF FAITH vein.

There's another movie that's drifting at the perimeter of my brain cells--something about a nun. And this particular nun decides to go off on a wild weekend and a statue of the Virgin Mary comes to life to take her place while she's gone. I have the feeling that that is not the actual plot but does this ring a bell with anyone? I'm pretty sure it's not A NUN'S STORY or REQUIUM FOR A NUN...
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Post by: JMK on October 04, 2010, 10:16:53 AM: Quote from: John G. on October 04, 2010, 09:10:13 AM
Quote from: JMK on October 04, 2010, 08:59:57 AM
Quote from: John G. on October 04, 2010, 08:32:23 AM
Quote from: JMK on October 04, 2010, 08:15:21 AM
Today I see an acupuncturist for the first time in several years, to see if they can alleviate this bothersome lower back pain (which has extended down to my left heel) that I have had chronically since my bout with kidney stones. I went to an acupuncturist several years ago who magically lowered my blood pressure almost overnight, so I am hopeful.
Did the acupuncturist help with the kidney stones? I've been blessed with those on a recurring basis and could always use some help in that area.

Didn't see the acupuncturist for the kidney stones. I saw one years ago for blood pressure, and she was able to bring it down right away. Today I am going for chronic pain in my lower left back which has been plaguing me since I had kidney stones last December.
Just thought I'd ask. Those kidney stones can be extremely painful, so any remedy is worth investigating.

I'll certainly ask when I see this new one today. ;D
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Post by: JMK on October 04, 2010, 10:22:02 AM: Is it just me, or does LEAP OF FAITH sound a lot like 110 IN THE SHADE mixed with A JOYFUL NOISE and maybe GANTRY?
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Post by: Jennifer on October 04, 2010, 10:30:44 AM: Quote from: JMK on October 04, 2010, 08:15:21 AM
Today I see an acupuncturist for the first time in several years, to see if they can alleviate this bothersome lower back pain (which has extended down to my left heel) that I have had chronically since my bout with kidney stones. I went to an acupuncturist several years ago who magically lowered my blood pressure almost overnight, so I am hopeful.

For anyone who has back pain I would highly recommend backmagic. I know they sell it at QVC and amazon.com.

There are a few small tricks (if anyone gets one and wants to know more just ask).

I've had it for about a month and use it everyday. And it's really helped my back problems a lot!

http://www.amazon.com/Back-Magic-Multi-Level-Adjustable-Stretching/dp/B000YHP8HY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1286212681&sr=8-1

http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/view.2/app.detail/params.item.A95811.desc.BackMagic-Plus-Adjustable-Stretching-Device
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Post by: bk on October 04, 2010, 10:31:47 AM: Leap of Faith is based on the Steve Martin movie - the co-author of the book of the musical is the woman who wrote its screenplay. I wrote the notes in a certain way for reasons you will all probably understand. The audience last night went wild at the end, and I actually heard the CTG artistic director say the show was ready to move to B'way because his invited, filled with friends audience had cheered and stood up. That's a little delusional. The show has real problems and yes, JMK, it's 110 in the Shade and The Music Man and all the others you mentioned. It's very repetitious musically and in structure, very long, and its director is just someone I don't cotton to and his work, both in direction and dance is not focused enough and at times downright weird. The show, which takes place, I believe, now, in sets and costumes looks like its taking place in the 40s or 50s in a curious country which I'd call Agnes de Milleland.
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Post by: bk on October 04, 2010, 10:32:47 AM: The Hollywood Show list is not impressive to ME. It's just the same old, same old with a few new interesting folks thrown into the mix.
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Post by: bk on October 04, 2010, 10:35:42 AM: Well, that, I think, is a review from a school newspaper.
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Post by: bk on October 04, 2010, 10:37:50 AM: SPOILER FOR LEAP OF FAITH

And if the ties to 110 weren't blatantly in your face, then perhaps the fact that the town of Sweetwater (close to Sweetriver?) is having a terrible drought and at the end of the play - it rains.

And if the ties to The Music Man (sans any of the charm) weren't blatantly in your face, there's a red-headed kid with an infirmity (closer to Meredith Willson's original version of Winthrop rather than the stutterer he became).
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Post by: bk on October 04, 2010, 10:38:09 AM: Oh, and I'm up. Helper is here and packaging things.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 04, 2010, 10:45:06 AM: Good Morning! Good Afternoon!

I'm up, I'm up... And now that I know what day it is...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 04, 2010, 10:51:48 AM: After I logged off yesterday, the rest of my day and evening consisted of bouts of napping alternating with bouts of cleaning, laundry folding and organizing. My friend, Michael, dropped by for a few hours last night for a visit and for some computer assistance. And then I watched "The Amazing Race" and "Mad Men". And then I went to bed.

And now it's time to catch up.
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Post by: bk on October 04, 2010, 11:50:33 AM: It's very gray out and it rained earlier.
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Post by: bk on October 04, 2010, 12:01:41 PM: We had twelve GUESTS and now they are eight GUESTS. This is like an Agatha Christie book.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 04, 2010, 12:23:06 PM: Oh!

According to Twitter and Time-Warner's site, today is a "sky outage" day. In other words, sun spots. Which explains why I haven't been able to connect to the interwebs for the past hour.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 04, 2010, 12:35:04 PM: Quote from: bk on October 04, 2010, 10:37:50 AM
SPOILER FOR LEAP OF FAITH

And if the ties to 110 weren't blatantly in your face, then perhaps the fact that the town of Sweetwater (close to Sweetriver?) is having a terrible drought and at the end of the play - it rains.

And if the ties to The Music Man (sans any of the charm) weren't blatantly in your face, there's a red-headed kid with an infirmity (closer to Meredith Willson's original version of Winthrop rather than the stutterer he became).

POSSIBLE SPOILER

I keep meaning either to rewatch the original "Leap of Faith", or at least track down the reviews to see just how much of a homage it is to THE RAINMAKER/110 IN THE SHADE.

...But since my internet connection continues to be very tentative...
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Post by: Laura on October 04, 2010, 12:37:06 PM: I had a nice morning at the river, even though the migrating monarchs did not cooperate. The children on a field trip didn't get to see any.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2010, 12:39:58 PM: I hope the director can be ruthless enough to make "Leap of Faith" work. I think audiences are always suckers for the "Rainmaker/110" and "Music Man" and "Gantry," even "Anyone Can Whistle," story to work. We need miracles these days and the chance to uplift an audience should not be squandered.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2010, 12:43:39 PM: Vibes to DR George on his first day at the new job.
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Post by: George on October 04, 2010, 01:05:34 PM: Quote from: Druxy on October 04, 2010, 07:43:17 AM
I have just been set to appear (and sign books) as a Featured Guest at the Austin Comic Con November 12-14.

http://www.wizardworld.com/home-tx.html

:)

Congrats!
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Post by: George on October 04, 2010, 01:11:37 PM: Quote from: John G. on October 04, 2010, 12:43:39 PM
Vibes to DR George on his first day at the new job.

Thanks, John, but it's not really my first "official" day...I'm being trained on some things that I don't know, but I think next Monday will be my first day alone!
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2010, 01:25:17 PM: http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/10/04/in-concert-u2-spins-a-new-spider-man-song/?ref=arts

A song from "Spider-Man" as performed by U2. Not half bad.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2010, 01:26:31 PM: Quote from: George on October 04, 2010, 01:11:37 PM
Quote from: John G. on October 04, 2010, 12:43:39 PM
Vibes to DR George on his first day at the new job.

Thanks, John, but it's not really my first "official" day...I'm being trained on some things that I don't know, but I think next Monday will be my first day alone!
So, training vibes, then. Which sound too much like training wheels, which I'm sure you don't need.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 04, 2010, 01:38:35 PM: Quote from: John G. on October 04, 2010, 12:39:58 PM
I hope the director can be ruthless enough to make "Leap of Faith" work. I think audiences are always suckers for the "Rainmaker/110" and "Music Man" and "Gantry," even "Anyone Can Whistle," story to work. We need miracles these days and the chance to uplift an audience should not be squandered.

As one of my favorite directors like to say: "You cut what you love." And she does. And her shows are always the better for it.
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Post by: Druxy on October 04, 2010, 01:44:02 PM: Quote from: George on October 04, 2010, 01:05:34 PM
Quote from: Druxy on October 04, 2010, 07:43:17 AM
I have just been set to appear (and sign books) as a Featured Guest at the Austin Comic Con November 12-14.

http://www.wizardworld.com/home-tx.html

:)

Congrats!

That's going to be a busy week. On the 10th, I'm speaking at the Austin Network Mixer.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2010, 01:47:30 PM: Jose, you're right: there are too many people in love with their own work, which is why so many shows don't.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 04, 2010, 01:47:57 PM: TOD:

A Man Called Peter
The Nun's Story
The Cardinal
The Shoes of the Fisherman (mostly for the music)
Friendly Persuasion (yea, verily....I think it's a most-religious-themed movie).
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Post by: bk on October 04, 2010, 01:49:24 PM: Back from a lunch - had a sandwich and onion rings. It is actually raining and chilly here in the City of Studio. And boy did we need it.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 04, 2010, 01:59:02 PM: DR Dan (theMan), the movie is THE MIRACLE, a play Max Reinhardt directed everywhere in the 1920s (on Broadway, Jan - June 1924).

It was a wonderful day in the studio and I know we're heading for a bad day soon. The ladies' ensemble was terrific, and everyoen was in great voice today. I hope tomorrow goes well.
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Post by: JMK on October 04, 2010, 02:21:06 PM: JohnG, the acupuncturist today said there are ways an acupuncturist can help with chronic kidney stones, though he said typically the first approach is dietary/nutritional.
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Post by: Charles Pogue on October 04, 2010, 02:32:46 PM: TOD:

Elmer Gantry
Life of Brian
Luther (the filmed Osborne play with Stacy Keach)
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Post by: Laura on October 04, 2010, 02:54:30 PM: Rain! Blessed, blessed rain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: bk on October 04, 2010, 02:57:01 PM: Had three packages, one of which contained the new Blu and Rays of The Maltese Falcon and Treasure of the Sierra Madre, so I'll watch one of those this very evening. Also, got the latest batch of Varese Sarabande club titles - listening to Goldsmith's Gathering of Eagles score now - very nice.
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Post by: George on October 04, 2010, 03:34:50 PM: Quote from: Druxy on October 04, 2010, 05:09:57 AM
TOD:

I'm not much into religious-themed movies, unless you would consider FIELD OF DREAMS one.

Most of the classic ones that I can think of (e.g. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS, THE ROBE, etc.) are too "self-important".

I'm not much into religious-themed movies, either...unless they're funny (for the most part):

Dogma
It's a Wonderful Life (okay, this one isn't that funny)
Lilies of the Field (and neither is this)
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Nasty Habits
Oh, God! (I only saw the first one)
Sister Act
Trembling Before G-d (very not funny)
The Trouble With Angels
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2010, 03:37:29 PM: Quote from: JMK on October 04, 2010, 02:21:06 PM
JohnG, the acupuncturist today said there are ways an acupuncturist can help with chronic kidney stones, though he said typically the first approach is dietary/nutritional.
thank you. The cause for me is calcium. Yet none of my doctors wants me to eliminate dairy from my diet.
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Post by: JMK on October 04, 2010, 03:37:51 PM: My late Uncle took me out to lunch with Harrison Starr, who either exec produced or associate produced THE CARDINAL. We ate at some crowded outdoor place in the Village, and I remember Harrison, who indeed had a LOT of hair ;), telling me I should pursue writing rather than acting, as it was much easier to make a living that way.
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Post by: JMK on October 04, 2010, 03:38:53 PM: Quote from: John G. on October 04, 2010, 03:37:29 PM
Quote from: JMK on October 04, 2010, 02:21:06 PM
JohnG, the acupuncturist today said there are ways an acupuncturist can help with chronic kidney stones, though he said typically the first approach is dietary/nutritional.
thank you. The cause for me is calcium. Yet none of my doctors wants me to eliminate dairy from my diet.

I eat virtually no "real" dairy (soy cheese, almond cheese, etc.), yet I also produced calcium stones. There's no winning.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2010, 03:48:06 PM: Quote from: JMK on October 04, 2010, 03:38:53 PM
Quote from: John G. on October 04, 2010, 03:37:29 PM
Quote from: JMK on October 04, 2010, 02:21:06 PM
JohnG, the acupuncturist today said there are ways an acupuncturist can help with chronic kidney stones, though he said typically the first approach is dietary/nutritional.
thank you. The cause for me is calcium. Yet none of my doctors wants me to eliminate dairy from my diet.

I eat virtually no "real" dairy (soy cheese, almond cheese, etc.), yet I also produced calcium stones. There's no winning.
Do you make your own almond cheese? Sounds good.
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Post by: JMK on October 04, 2010, 03:50:23 PM: Quote from: John G. on October 04, 2010, 03:48:06 PM
Quote from: JMK on October 04, 2010, 03:38:53 PM
Quote from: John G. on October 04, 2010, 03:37:29 PM
Quote from: JMK on October 04, 2010, 02:21:06 PM
JohnG, the acupuncturist today said there are ways an acupuncturist can help with chronic kidney stones, though he said typically the first approach is dietary/nutritional.
thank you. The cause for me is calcium. Yet none of my doctors wants me to eliminate dairy from my diet.

I eat virtually no "real" dairy (soy cheese, almond cheese, etc.), yet I also produced calcium stones. There's no winning.
Do you make your own almond cheese? Sounds good.

No, the local health food stores (and Fred Meyer, the local Kroger affiliate) carry a great almond cheese. It is very tasty and even better, it melts "normally," unlike soy cheese.
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Post by: JMK on October 04, 2010, 04:18:42 PM: The brand name of the almond cheese is Lisanatti. I highly recommend the mozzarella.
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Post by: George on October 04, 2010, 04:27:32 PM: Quote from: JMK on October 04, 2010, 04:18:42 PM
The brand name of the almond cheese is Lisanatti. I highly recommend the mozzarella.

I wonder if my niece (who's a vegan) knows about this brand. She's tried several non-dairy cheeses and really hasn't been happy with many of them.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 04, 2010, 04:34:14 PM: Good Evening!

What a truly dreary day it has been here in Manhattan. Thankfully, it seems that the weather outside hasn't been affecting too many people on the inside. Of buildings, that is. Or something like that.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 04, 2010, 04:36:27 PM: DR elmore - I'm glad that you're recording sessions have been going so well. As for a "bad day", well, I hope you don't end up self-fulfilling your prophecy. Besides, that "bad day" probably won't occur until the mix-down sessions. ;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 04, 2010, 04:37:59 PM: And now it's time for a pre-RHEINGOLD espresso. That Rainbow Bridge better not malfunction tonight!

Lagers...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 04, 2010, 04:38:50 PM: Of course, I meant "Laters...", but some lagers wouldn't be so bad either. ;)
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 04, 2010, 04:41:59 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 04, 2010, 04:36:27 PM
DR elmore - I'm glad that you're recording sessions have been going so well. As for a "bad day", well, I hope you don't end up self-fulfilling your prophecy. Besides, that "bad day" probably won't occur until the mix-down sessions. ;)

It's all going too smoothly and that worries me. I hope there are no rough sessions, but there are two days left on this one and three more sessions totalling around eight days after that between Oct 19 and Jan 2011..
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Post by: bk on October 04, 2010, 05:04:19 PM: Watched Mad Men, then snoozed. I haven't jogged because I'm worried it will start to rain.
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Post by: bk on October 04, 2010, 05:19:40 PM: Welcome eight GUESTS.
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Post by: bk on October 04, 2010, 05:19:58 PM: Perhaps one of our eight GUESTS can get me off this damn page.
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Post by: George on October 04, 2010, 05:24:49 PM: Well, I'm off. tonight, Timberland is presenting An Evening with Edgar Allen Poe (http://www.washingtoncenter.org/calendar/calendar_detail.asp?event_id=1279) at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts. It's part of the library's annual Timberland Reads Together (http://www.trlib.org/ProgramsResources/Pages/TRT.aspx) program. I said that I'd volunteer and no, it's not on work time. I'm not sure what I'll be doing, but I'll at least get to see what's going on.

Until later!
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2010, 05:28:31 PM: Wishing good vibes for successful dietary changes for DR's Sam & John G and All Who Need them!!!
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2010, 05:31:40 PM: Vixmom good find on the Zippy book. If I ever come across it I will have to pick it up. I knew a Zippy years ago. This one is too young to be the same person-lol.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2010, 05:35:32 PM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on October 04, 2010, 07:21:54 AM
David Naughton's DR Pepper commercial (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQPN3UKQM-U)

They should bring those back and air them on GLEE.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2010, 05:36:20 PM: Quote from: JMK on October 04, 2010, 08:15:21 AM
Today I see an acupuncturist for the first time in several years, to see if they can alleviate this bothersome lower back pain (which has extended down to my left heel) that I have had chronically since my bout with kidney stones. I went to an acupuncturist several years ago who magically lowered my blood pressure almost overnight, so I am hopeful.

MEGA VIBES IT WORKS!!!
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Post by: TCB on October 04, 2010, 05:40:03 PM: HE'S BACK!
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Post by: Ben on October 04, 2010, 05:40:49 PM: Welcome Back Dear Friend!
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Post by: Ben on October 04, 2010, 05:43:10 PM: Since I've cut out cheese from my diet (I LOVE cheese and now we're eating the soy stuff) I was intrigued by the mention of vegan cheese. In spite of being in New York, the center of the known world, it is not easy finding this stuff. I just spent time looking for Daiya, Sheese, Dr. Cow and Teese. They are all NOT readily available around here. I may order some on line and see what it's like.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2010, 05:43:19 PM: Quote from: Laura on October 04, 2010, 02:54:30 PM
Rain! Blessed, blessed rain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:)

We had a loud storm last night I slept through to Keith's amazement. I was really tired.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2010, 05:45:50 PM: Quote from: George on October 04, 2010, 04:27:32 PM
Quote from: JMK on October 04, 2010, 04:18:42 PM
The brand name of the almond cheese is Lisanatti. I highly recommend the mozzarella.

I wonder if my niece (who's a vegan) knows about this brand. She's tried several non-dairy cheeses and really hasn't been happy with many of them.
I'm sending Craig the info as he is now eating completely Vegan.
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Post by: TCB on October 04, 2010, 05:47:54 PM: Quote from: John G. on October 04, 2010, 12:39:58 PM
I hope the director can be ruthless enough to make "Leap of Faith" work. I think audiences are always suckers for the "Rainmaker/110" and "Music Man" and "Gantry," even "Anyone Can Whistle," story to work. We need miracles these days and the chance to uplift an audience should not be squandered.

Perhaps Cathy Rigby will agree to another national tour in PETER PAN!
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 04, 2010, 05:50:44 PM: DR DtM - DR ELMORE was correct.....said NUN movie was THE MIRACLE starring Miss Carroll Baker and Mr Roger Moore as her first object of sin.....
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Post by: TCB on October 04, 2010, 05:51:39 PM: Quote from: John G. on October 04, 2010, 03:37:29 PM
Quote from: JMK on October 04, 2010, 02:21:06 PM
JohnG, the acupuncturist today said there are ways an acupuncturist can help with chronic kidney stones, though he said typically the first approach is dietary/nutritional.
thank you. The cause for me is calcium. Yet none of my doctors wants me to eliminate dairy from my diet.

John, calcium causes my kidney stones, as well. Eight to ten glasses of water a day tends to keep them away.
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Post by: TCB on October 04, 2010, 05:54:39 PM: Quote from: Ben on October 04, 2010, 05:40:49 PM
Welcome Back Dear Friend!

Thank you, my friend.
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Post by: Laura on October 04, 2010, 05:57:40 PM: Welcome home, TCB. I hope you were on a vacation and not ill.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2010, 05:58:58 PM: Hi DR TCB :)
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 04, 2010, 06:00:19 PM: Miss Carroll decidedly un-NUN-like performing what her particular Method Muse has convinced her is dancing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvPzV3pk308&feature=related
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 04, 2010, 06:00:36 PM: Hi DR TCB
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Post by: Ben on October 04, 2010, 06:02:14 PM: The Big Gay Ice Cream Truck was on Rachel Ray today!

Go Doug!

Rachel Gay (http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/show/segments/view/big-gay-ice-cream-truck/)
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Post by: td on October 04, 2010, 06:04:16 PM: It sure is nice to see you DR TCB. :)
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 04, 2010, 06:04:56 PM: The man what caused all the trouble.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMuMcmJkJ7c&feature=related
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Post by: bk on October 04, 2010, 06:14:37 PM: I'm really tired - I didn't get to sleep until after two, and while I did sleep till just before ten, I'm still draggin'. I would like to jog and I may just give it a whirl in a little while.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 04, 2010, 06:36:13 PM: Quote from: Laura on October 04, 2010, 05:57:40 PM
Welcome home, TCB. I hope you were on a vacation and not ill.

No one reads my posts! I reported his computer was dead last Thursday (?).
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 04, 2010, 06:37:13 PM: Welcome back, DR TCB! I hope all is well now.
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Post by: Ginny on October 04, 2010, 06:43:02 PM: We are back from Oxford, where we enjoyed John Wood's lecture and dinner with our niece/goddaughter Lauren.

DR Elmore - I thanked you here the other day for the double Morris/Bolcom CD and discovered today that it's a TRIPLE! Thank you, even more!
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Post by: Laura on October 04, 2010, 07:35:20 PM: Sorry, Elmore. I remembered his last post was that he wasn't feeling well.
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Post by: MBarnum on October 04, 2010, 07:55:57 PM: Quote from: Jrand60 on October 04, 2010, 05:50:44 PM
DR DtM - DR ELMORE was correct.....said NUN movie was THE MIRACLE starring Miss Carroll Baker and Mr Roger Moore as her first object of sin.....

I think Roger Moore may have been my first object of sin, as well...or maybe it was Adrian Zmed.
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Post by: JMK on October 04, 2010, 08:46:29 PM: May I just say that not only does HHW have the very nicest regulars, it also has the very nicest lurkers. ;)
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Post by: bk on October 04, 2010, 08:55:22 PM: Why are we still on page five?
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Post by: bk on October 04, 2010, 08:55:58 PM: Finished watching The Maltese Falcon and will now catch up on some CD listening - right now, Bill Conti's The Formula.
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 04, 2010, 08:59:25 PM: I haven't posted much today....I've just been enjoying the day and life in general. I have had a very happy day for no apparent reason. I like days like this
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2010, 08:59:53 PM: Quote from: TCB on October 04, 2010, 05:51:39 PM
Quote from: John G. on October 04, 2010, 03:37:29 PM
Quote from: JMK on October 04, 2010, 02:21:06 PM
JohnG, the acupuncturist today said there are ways an acupuncturist can help with chronic kidney stones, though he said typically the first approach is dietary/nutritional.
thank you. The cause for me is calcium. Yet none of my doctors wants me to eliminate dairy from my diet.

John, calcium causes my kidney stones, as well. Eight to ten glasses of water a day tends to keep them away.
That is what I was drinking before the stones came back with a vengeance in the last few years. I still drink a great deal of water and it helps. But it isn't a complete panacea. I wish it were.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2010, 09:00:52 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on October 04, 2010, 08:59:25 PM
I haven't posted much today....I've just been enjoying the day and life in general. I have had a very happy day for no apparent reason. I like days like this
So do I. And I'm glad you're enjoying it as it happens. I just realized from your note that I had a similarly wonderful day.
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 04, 2010, 09:02:31 PM: I didn't get a lot of sleep last night, but the sleep I had was very deep with lots of dreams. Some were very strange but not off-putting. I dont' remember the details of much except one where we were in one room and my great aunt grace was in the room across the way. It really was more like a stage. She was an artist so I was very pleased to introduce her to Paul. She didn't say anything but just sat and smiled like she approved of my life and my friends. Aunt Grace died when I was in college. She was in her 90s at the time. The dream was really comforting. Almost like she was letting me know that she knows I'm doing fine.
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 04, 2010, 09:03:46 PM: I guess we could push to page 6
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 04, 2010, 09:03:53 PM: And here it is!!!!!
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2010, 09:04:03 PM: Welcome back, TCB. Cathy Rigby may not be my first choice for a lot of shows, but she was perfect in "Seussical," which I saw on tour and worked much better than I imagine the Broadway version did. She was the Cat in the Hat and she charmed all of the children -- and many of the adults -- in the audience. Everyone seemed to have a great time.
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 04, 2010, 09:04:19 PM: Page 6, I'm going to medicate the cat and get some sleep dance~!~!~!~!~!!~!~~
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 04, 2010, 09:04:37 PM: Welcome back TCB!!!!
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2010, 09:05:07 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on October 04, 2010, 09:02:31 PM
I didn't get a lot of sleep last night, but the sleep I had was very deep with lots of dreams. Some were very strange but not off-putting. I dont' remember the details of much except one where we were in one room and my great aunt grace was in the room across the way. It really was more like a stage. She was an artist so I was very pleased to introduce her to Paul. She didn't say anything but just sat and smiled like she approved of my life and my friends. Aunt Grace died when I was in college. She was in her 90s at the time. The dream was really comforting. Almost like she was letting me know that she knows I'm doing fine.
Now that is a sweet dream.
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 04, 2010, 09:05:34 PM: I really didn't like Suessical. I saw it when it came to Sioux City. It's one of the few shows I've left at intermission and not come back
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 04, 2010, 09:06:56 PM: maybe that's why I had such a good day....well that and I got a check from the feds for part of my trial last summer. It was enough to write the checks for taxes....the government gives and the government takes away....
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Post by: Laura on October 04, 2010, 09:07:13 PM: I tried really hard to like Suessical. I really did.
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 04, 2010, 09:10:30 PM: I also left Mark Twain in Sioux City. I was stuck sitting in the path of all that cigar or pipe smoke and couldn't breathe. And Hal Holbrook was off the night he was here. He seemed to be forgetting things, maybe that was the character but it seemed like it was just a really off night. It's got to be frustrating to have those nights when you are the only person in the show.
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 04, 2010, 09:11:12 PM: Quote from: Laura on October 04, 2010, 09:07:13 PM
I tried really hard to like Suessical. I really did.

LOL, I really wanted to like it too. I love Dr. Seuss. I have many Dr. Seuss books in my waiting room
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 04, 2010, 09:12:18 PM: Ok, time for me to get some sleep. Tomorrow is another day......
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2010, 09:13:19 PM: I enjoyed it as a show for kids and really liked Stephen Flaherty's music, much better than the album, which I think needs the BK treatment. It sounds like it was recorded in a tunnel. It's flat and lifeless, and the music really came to life for me in the theater.

Plus, I'm a sucker for anything related to Dr. Seuss. (Except Jim Carrey in a Dr. Seuss movie.)
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2010, 09:14:16 PM: What's your favorite Dr. Seuss? Mine is "The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins."
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Post by: FJL on October 04, 2010, 09:17:50 PM: Thanks to all for the unemployment insurance vibes!!!
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Post by: Sam on October 04, 2010, 09:38:08 PM: Love Dogma. ;D
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Post by: Sam on October 04, 2010, 09:38:34 PM: No messing with FJL vibes. ;D
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Post by: Sam on October 04, 2010, 09:40:24 PM: My solution to all back problems, sleep on the floor for a week. Always works for me. :-[
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Post by: Sam on October 04, 2010, 09:44:41 PM: To very happy days for no apparent reason. ;D
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Post by: Laura on October 04, 2010, 09:45:57 PM: Hi Sam. Hope you are feeling better today!
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Post by: Sam on October 04, 2010, 09:47:57 PM: Horton Hears a Who. ;D
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Post by: Sam on October 04, 2010, 09:48:33 PM: Hi Laura, I want a kitty. :'(
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Post by: Sam on October 04, 2010, 09:50:17 PM: My lovely new diet today. Sunflower seeds, raisins, sliced almonds, pitted dates, raw carrots, avacado on triscuits. yummy. ;)
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Post by: Sam on October 04, 2010, 09:51:56 PM: Time for sleep. Night everyone.

Happy Tuesday. :)
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Post by: Sam on October 04, 2010, 09:53:20 PM: ;D
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 04, 2010, 10:02:21 PM: Good Evening!

I'm back from the The Met! -And the Rainbow Bridge worked!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 04, 2010, 10:03:14 PM: Quote from: Sam on October 04, 2010, 09:50:17 PM
My lovely new diet today. Sunflower seeds, raisins, sliced almonds, pitted dates, raw carrots, avacado on triscuits. yummy. ;)

Are Triscuits considered a "raw" food?
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Post by: Laura on October 04, 2010, 10:05:03 PM: I have lots of kitties.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2010, 10:05:50 PM: Quote from: Sam on October 04, 2010, 09:50:17 PM
My lovely new diet today. Sunflower seeds, raisins, sliced almonds, pitted dates, raw carrots, avacado on triscuits. yummy. ;)
Could be worse. Are you doing a lot of raw foods? There are many recipes on the Internet, but I found this site to be full of easy dishes that were also fairly delicious.

http://www.living-foods.com/recipes/
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 04, 2010, 10:06:05 PM: Quote from: John G. on October 04, 2010, 09:13:19 PM
I enjoyed it as a show for kids and really liked Stephen Flaherty's music, much better than the album, which I think needs the BK treatment. It sounds like it was recorded in a tunnel. It's flat and lifeless, and the music really came to life for me in the theater.

Plus, I'm a sucker for anything related to Dr. Seuss. (Except Jim Carrey in a Dr. Seuss movie.)

Have you heard the new recording of Seussical yet?
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2010, 10:09:38 PM: Just finishing up Jean-Luc Godard's "Vivre Sa Vie," with a great Michel Legrand score. Anna Karina was beautiful then. I saw another Godard, "Made in U.S.A," at a friend's house last Friday. That was more infuriating, even if Karina looked great walking through scenes of insane pop art sets. Seems that for every Godard I like, there's another that makes me want to stop watching him. Oh well.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2010, 10:10:01 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 04, 2010, 10:06:05 PM
Quote from: John G. on October 04, 2010, 09:13:19 PM
I enjoyed it as a show for kids and really liked Stephen Flaherty's music, much better than the album, which I think needs the BK treatment. It sounds like it was recorded in a tunnel. It's flat and lifeless, and the music really came to life for me in the theater.

Plus, I'm a sucker for anything related to Dr. Seuss. (Except Jim Carrey in a Dr. Seuss movie.)

Have you heard the new recording of Seussical yet?
I haven't. Is it any good?
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2010, 10:10:25 PM: Page Seven Seussical dance! Get out your hats, cats!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 04, 2010, 10:15:22 PM: Quote from: Ben on October 04, 2010, 06:02:14 PM
The Big Gay Ice Cream Truck was on Rachel Ray today!

Go Doug!

Rachel Gay (http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/show/segments/view/big-gay-ice-cream-truck/)

Thanks for posting that, DR Ben!

Of course, we're all trying to figure out if she cursed, or if she said, "That's sick!" (http://eater.com/archives/2010/10/04/rachael-ray-swears-by-the-big-gay-ice-cream-truck.php).

*And, if you look at the bigger picture, you have to give Rachael Ray a lot of credit for promoting the Big Gay Ice Cream Truck on her show. "Yes, Middle America, Gay People do exist."
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 04, 2010, 10:16:48 PM: Quote from: John G. on October 04, 2010, 10:10:01 PM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 04, 2010, 10:06:05 PM
Quote from: John G. on October 04, 2010, 09:13:19 PM
I enjoyed it as a show for kids and really liked Stephen Flaherty's music, much better than the album, which I think needs the BK treatment. It sounds like it was recorded in a tunnel. It's flat and lifeless, and the music really came to life for me in the theater.

Plus, I'm a sucker for anything related to Dr. Seuss. (Except Jim Carrey in a Dr. Seuss movie.)

Have you heard the new recording of Seussical yet?
I haven't. Is it any good?

It's pretty good. And it reflects the one-act version of the show. -Which is probably how the show should have started out in the first place, imho.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2010, 10:18:58 PM: That's it for me. I'm off to sleep. Night, all.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 04, 2010, 10:24:09 PM: Quote from: Ben on October 04, 2010, 05:43:10 PM
Since I've cut out cheese from my diet (I LOVE cheese and now we're eating the soy stuff) I was intrigued by the mention of vegan cheese. In spite of being in New York, the center of the known world, it is not easy finding this stuff. I just spent time looking for Daiya, Sheese, Dr. Cow and Teese. They are all NOT readily available around here. I may order some on line and see what it's like.

DR Ben - I know that Whole Foods tends to keep a decent selection of vegan cheeses in stock, and I believe Trader Joe's has two or three available under their house brand. And if you happen to find yourself above 42nd Street, the mini-chain of Health Nuts stores actually has a Vegan Deli counter.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 04, 2010, 10:25:42 PM: Quote from: Ben on October 04, 2010, 05:43:10 PM
Since I've cut out cheese from my diet (I LOVE cheese and now we're eating the soy stuff) I was intrigued by the mention of vegan cheese. In spite of being in New York, the center of the known world, it is not easy finding this stuff. I just spent time looking for Daiya, Sheese, Dr. Cow and Teese. They are all NOT readily available around here. I may order some on line and see what it's like.

The other thing to keep in mind as you look for vegan cheese is that most stores won't stock next to the real stuff. Those die-hard vegans prefer their own section. ;)
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Post by: Jeanne on October 04, 2010, 10:30:09 PM: Hello, everyone.

Yes, it rained here today. And I took a nice little walk in it.
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Post by: Jeanne on October 04, 2010, 10:30:47 PM: Welcome back, TCB! Did you buy a new computer?
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Post by: Jeanne on October 04, 2010, 10:31:19 PM: Continued recording session vibes to DR Elmore.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 04, 2010, 10:36:39 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on October 04, 2010, 04:41:59 PM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 04, 2010, 04:36:27 PM
DR elmore - I'm glad that you're recording sessions have been going so well. As for a "bad day", well, I hope you don't end up self-fulfilling your prophecy. Besides, that "bad day" probably won't occur until the mix-down sessions. ;)

It's all going too smoothly and that worries me. I hope there are no rough sessions, but there are two days left on this one and three more sessions totalling around eight days after that between Oct 19 and Jan 2011..

DR elmore - After all the preparation and scheduling "crap" you've completed, why wouldn't things go smoothly?
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Post by: bk on October 04, 2010, 10:41:40 PM: Was doing a little Leap of Faith research - the film was not a hit - that surprised me.
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Post by: bk on October 04, 2010, 10:42:04 PM: Slow, man, slow. Must be them sunspots in the night sky.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 04, 2010, 10:51:15 PM: Quote from: bk on October 04, 2010, 10:42:04 PM
Slow, man, slow. Must be them sunspots in the night sky.

Yep. And according to Time-Warner, the "sun outage" will continue until the 15th. Ugh!

Solar Interference Season (http://www.twcableuntangled.com/2010/10/theres-nothing-wrong-with-your-tv-set-its-solar-interference-season-again/)

*And it really seemed to wreak havoc with cell phone signals today. -At least here in NYC. Lots and lots of dropped calls.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 04, 2010, 10:51:33 PM: And now, to bed.

Goodnight.
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Post by: bk on October 04, 2010, 11:17:11 PM: I gotta tell you.