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Archives => Archive 20 => Topic started by: bk on January 25, 2011, 12:43:50 AM
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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were new and entered, and now it is time for you to post until the new cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: PAPHIAN!
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Slow.
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Welcome seven GUESTS.
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And a very happy haineshisway.com birthday to our very own Miss Juliana Hansen.
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A Very Happy Birthday to Juliana Hansen!
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Morning all.
That is all.
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Good morning, all! Last night I dreamed of London; I was staying at Kim Criswell's, although she was not in the dream, and we were there because of an event concerning the late John McGlinn. Most of what I remember of the dream was a farewell party before I headed back to the States and we were waiting for Judy Kaye to show up. And she did, just as the alarm went off.
This morning I have to go to the McGliinventory office, install Finale 2011 on the new computer, have a meeting with paralegal Geri, and then head over to Toyland where I have an editing session with Mr Skip Kennon at 1pm. Following that, I will head back here for another round of tax tallies; I'm down to the Big 3: DVD, CD, Books/printed music. Last night I finished up promotional gifts, dinners, and purchases. I cannot believe I am so far ahead of the meeting with my accountant; I'm usually doing all of this one to two days before the meetingi. I'd like to think it's experience and maturity, but I really think it's luck.
DR TCB, I know who the singer David Adam Moore is, but I do not know him. My friend Patrick Carfizzi is also performing in that production of BARBER OF SEVILLE in Seattle. Here's a visual aid for DR MBarnum.
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didn't even know the AA were announced today. I care less and less for them as the years pass. but i guess i will take a look and see the nominations
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Tuesday morning greetings! Woke up about half an hour ago from a dream in which my sister's family and mine, plus our mother, were all in NYC together, but we were in parts of the city I didn't recognize and Mom was driving.
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Good morning.
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Larry, do these dreams really happen as you say, or are they a little embellished for dramatic effect? :)
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Happy happy birthday to dear Juliana
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Larry, do these dreams really happen as you say, or are they a little embellished for dramatic effect? :)
I am not making any of this up. There are periods when i don't remember my dreams at all, but I am relating everything I can remember as faithfully as possible. The dreams have been very colorful lately and I remember portions of them vividly. There was one peculiar dream I had last night that I remember little of now: I was on a bus and it was the 104 route down Broadway, but the passengers - whom I no longer remember - were insisting we were in Ipswych or Islington, somewhere in or around London.
And another peculiar thing going on: I think the neighbor above me is a vampire. I would swear that around 2 am he or she was moving things into the apartment but they have a very light tread, compared to the Oaf's stomping about. At any rate. there was someone moving lightly about the apartment above me in the middle of the night; I heard the squeaky door opening and closing. I even got up to see if there were a moving van or truck outside.
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I'm off to other rooms, other spaces. I will check in from Toyland.
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And the word of the day is: PAPHIAN!
And The Song Of The Day Is: TEN CENTS A DANCE
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Happy Birthday to Miss Juliana Hansen!
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TOD:
Too early yet--nominations are being announced as I type.
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Last night I watched THE HEART IS A LONELY HUNTER on TCM. I remember I first saw the movie when I was about 12 years old on NBC Monday Night At The Movies and I was deeply disturbed by the ending. It still comes across as a shocker.
I also DVR'ed THE BALLAD OF THE SAD CAFE, which I don't believe I've ever seen...
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I watched LONELY HUNTER last night as well.....but didn't last through any of the other films.
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Watching a movie like that just reinforces how mediocre MANY of the films that escape to theaters now seem to be - although certainly not EVERYTHING released then was worth much anyway....PRUDENCE AND THE PILL?
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The Encore freebie movie channels have been running BROADCAST NEWS for the past month. I caught it over the holidays and enjoyed it just as much as I did back in the 80s. I remember that I copped William Hurt's Cupid's bow gesture and used it many a time.
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Watching a movie like that just reinforces how mediocre MANY of the films that escape to theaters now seem to be - although certainly not EVERYTHING released then was worth much anyway....PRUDENCE AND THE PILL?
I think I would enjoy seeing PRUDENCE AND THE PILL again over watching tripe like this past weekend's box office champ.
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Well I have only seen a couple of the films - some of them I am not interested in either because of what they are about or who stars in them......but I did like BLACK SWAN.
TRUE GRIT was better than I thought it would be.
THE KING'S SPEECH was interesting - although I really didn't like the guy who played Winston Churchill, nothing there. I don't want an imitation, but SOMETHING of the man would have been nice.
I liked Guy Pearce and Eva Best as Edward & Wallis......but depictions of the lives of useless Royals can be tough sledding as well.
No interest in THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT, THE SOCIAL NETWORK, THE RABBIT HOLE or THE FIGHTER among others.
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DR ELMORE - your dream indicates that the closing of the McGlinn chore will be cause for celebration, although not ALL of those associated with him seem to agree. You seem to think that some people are not forthcoming with information or items.
The bus to Ipswich is connected with the film VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED which you must have seen at sometime - and you feel at times that all of those around you have been taken over by aliens.
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Please deposit $35 in my PayPal account.
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Off to do some more scanning.
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And it's snowing!
And it's very pretty!
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TOD:
No big surprises with the Oscar noms. Some people are upset that Andrew Garfield and Christopher Nolen were snubbed. A lot of noms thrown to THE KING'S SPEECH which I think was my favorite film last year.
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I saw the Oscar nominations. Unfortunaltey I see most of my movies on DVD so I haven't seen any of the Best Picture noms. Although I'd really like to see Black Swan, The Social Network and The King's Speech.
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Was it a surprise that the BURLESQUE song that won the Golden Globe wasn't even nominated for the Oscar?
Are there normally only four song nominees?
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TOD:
I've yet to see THE KING'S SPEECH, BLACK SWAN, THE FIGHTER or TRUE GRIT.
No interest in seeing 127 HOURS.
No real surprises.
My former UW classmate, David Seidler, did get nominated for Original Screenplay.
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BK,
What did you think of the alternate ending for BROADCAST NEWS?
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As for the Topic of the Day...
I'm still trying to track down the nominations. All I keep coming up with are the snubs. And my internet connection is running really slow this morning. ???
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Good morning, all.
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Happy, happy, Juliana Hansen.
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TOD: I think Paul Giamatti was probably overlooked, since he won the Golden Globe and the reviews for his movie, "Barney's Version," have been wonderful. But the Oscar has overlooked him several times in the past, most notably for "American Splendor."
I haven't seen enough of the other movies, but I would like to see "The King's Speech" and "Black Swan."
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Was it a surprise that the BURLESQUE song that won the Golden Globe wasn't even nominated for the Oscar?
Are there normally only four song nominees?
There are usually five. I remember one recent year when three songs from "Enchanted" were nominated and all lost. To what, I couldn't tell you. Sadly, the award has little relevance any more. And how much relevance do the Oscars have when many of the movies are out on DVD by the time the awards roll around?
"Hurt Locker" was on DVD six months before the awards. "Social Network" is out already.
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Morning, all! Happy Birthday, Ms. Hansen! Apologies for errancy & truancy, and thanks for the lovelier-than-lovely birthday wishes of three days ago.
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Last night I watched THE HEART IS A LONELY HUNTER on TCM. I remember I first saw the movie when I was about 12 years old on NBC Monday Night At The Movies and I was deeply disturbed by the ending. It still comes across as a shocker.
I also DVR'ed THE BALLAD OF THE SAD CAFE, which I don't believe I've ever seen...
"Ballad" is one weird little movie with one weird little person in it.
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Morning, all! Happy Birthday, Ms. Hansen! Apologies for errancy & truancy, and thanks for the lovelier-than-lovely birthday wishes of three days ago.
Hope it was a great one.
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Dear DR Elan,
I hope I speak for all the women of this board when I request a recent photo of your heirs. We would like to ooh and ahhh over your boys.
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Good morning, all! Last night I dreamed of London; I was staying at Kim Criswell's, although she was not in the dream, and we were there because of an event concerning the late John McGlinn. Most of what I remember of the dream was a farewell party before I headed back to the States and we were waiting for Judy Kaye to show up. And she did, just as the alarm went off.
This morning I have to go to the McGliinventory office, install Finale 2011 on the new computer, have a meeting with paralegal Geri, and then head over to Toyland where I have an editing session with Mr Skip Kennon at 1pm. Following that, I will head back here for another round of tax tallies; I'm down to the Big 3: DVD, CD, Books/printed music. Last night I finished up promotional gifts, dinners, and purchases. I cannot believe I am so far ahead of the meeting with my accountant; I'm usually doing all of this one to two days before the meetingi. I'd like to think it's experience and maturity, but I really think it's luck.
DR TCB, I know who the singer David Adam Moore is, but I do not know him. My friend Patrick Carfizzi is also performing in that production of BARBER OF SEVILLE in Seattle. Here's a visual aid for DR MBarnum.
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=2757.0;attach=3324;image)
Hmmm...that is someone you might introduce me to next time I come to NY. It would keep my out of your hair, at least for awhile.
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I was so bad about gettting to any movies this last year, so I don't know from the Oscar noms, unfortunately.
It does make the Oscars so much more fun to watch if I have seen the films. :-\
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I'm up - a little cloudy today but still looks very nice out.
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I haven't even heard of half the films that are nominated and I don't know who half the actors are.
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As for the Topic of the Day...
I'm still trying to track down the nominations. All I keep coming up with are the snubs. And my internet connection is running really slow this morning. ???
This link to the Academy Awards website (http://www.oscars.org/awards/academyawards/index.html) should help you out.
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The bus to Ipswich is connected with the film VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED which you must have seen at sometime - and you feel at times that all of those around you have been taken over by aliens.
Think? I know! That's the only explanation for 90% of what DR MBarnum says and does.
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Greetings from Toyland!
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Yesterday was the worst Monday I have had in ages. I hope today is shaping up better.
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I Think That The Golden Globes Got It Right for The Winners In The Seven or Eight Major Categories
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Miss Juliana Hansen,
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DR elmore are you know complaining your new neighbor is too quiet? ;)
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Dear DR Elan,
I hope I speak for all the women of this board when I request a recent photo of your heirs. We would like to ooh and ahhh over your boys.
DITTO!
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Keith made a Soylent Green reference to Craig this morning which reminded me he needs to see this to know what soylent green is. I rushed to place it at the top of our Netflix queue & was just in time. It should arrive tomorrow.
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Today's non-spoiler:
1. Soylent Green is people.
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When will Nick Redman's release of THE EGYPTIAN be available?
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Today's non-spoiler:
1. Soylent Green is people.
You ruined it for me.
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Today's non-spoiler:
1. Soylent Green is people.
You ruined it for me.
No more magic here - and you wonder why people go E&T
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Good Afternoon!
And... I think I'm "hibernating" today. In other words, I'm clearing out my DVR.
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As for the Topic of the Day...
I'm still trying to track down the nominations. All I keep coming up with are the snubs. And my internet connection is running really slow this morning. ???
This link to the Academy Awards website (http://www.oscars.org/awards/academyawards/index.html) should help you out.
Thank You, DR Ron Pulliam.
And Roger Ebert has provided direct links to all of 2011 nominees that are available online via Amazon On Demand HERE (http://blogs.suntimes.com/ebert/cyberworld/all-the-2011-nominees-now-stre.html). -You can watch all the trailers for free.
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Back from Toyland and NO DAMNED CHECK! This foundation ass is really working my last nerve.
On a happier note, my beloved goddaughter Charlotte has posted this wonderful photo of her mother (on the right) at the recording session of the OBC of COMPANY.
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Mom had surgery this morning to repair a hernia. She's home, and the doctor told Dad it went well, but she's in a tremendous amount of pain and I'm sure she won't take a pain pill until the pain gets unbearable, which means waiting that much longer before the pill begins to work.
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Foundation Ass-Free Vibes for DR Elmore. And may the checks come pouring in (and may they all be addressed to you).
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Been listening to Ralph Vaughn Williams' 5 Variants on "Dives and Lazarus" and his 7th symphony today. Matches my mood, both edgy, even haunted, and yet somewhat calm.
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Aww, your poor Mom. I hope she'll take her pain pill and feel better. And then take one often enough that it doesn't wear off completely.
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Aww, your poor Mom. I hope she'll take her pain pill and feel better. And then take one often enough that it doesn't wear off completely.
I do, too. But that German stubbornness won't always listen to medical reason. And for that, I pity my Dad.
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Mom had surgery this morning to repair a hernia. She's home, and the doctor told Dad it went well, but she's in a tremendous amount of pain and I'm sure she won't take a pain pill until the pain gets unbearable, which means waiting that much longer before the pill begins to work.
~~~Quick Recovery and Less Pain Vibes for DR John G.'s Mother!!~~~
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Foundation Ass-Free Vibes for DR Elmore. And may the checks come pouring in (and may they all be addressed to you).
~~~Ditto!!~~~
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Foundation Ass-Free Vibes for DR Elmore. And may the checks come pouring in (and may they all be addressed to you).
Thanks, DR JohnG! I hope the pain lessens for your mother.
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In other news...
The Calendar of Flavors for the City Bakery's Annual Hot Chocolate Festival has just been released...
Calendar of Flavors (http://citybakeryhotchocolate.createsend3.com/T/ViewEmail/r/DEDFD4DA43A6D003/5DA51E6E7B858DA446778398EADC2510)
:)
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And...
The Clinton Street Baking Company has released their Special Flavors for February:
Pancake Month (http://www.clintonstreetbaking.com/?page=about-pancakemonth)
:)
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Richard and I went on an errand today that I thought would never happen - we went to pick up Rob's restored car from the body shop! Of course, it needs some kind of official inspection before it can be driven, so it will sit in the garage until the *first* available appointment - a week from tomorrow. That means that it will have been 3 full months that I've been without my own car - assuming Rob's passes the inspection...
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And...
The Clinton Street Baking Company has released their Special Flavors for February:
Pancake Month (http://www.clintonstreetbaking.com/?page=about-pancakemonth)
:)
I'm sorry, but do we need a pancake month? I suggest we extend January's Pie Month designation through the rest of the year and enjoy pie whenever possible.
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Oh, I hope you get your car back soon, Ginny!
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Richard and I went on an errand today that I thought would never happen - we went to pick up Rob's restored car from the body shop! Of course, it needs some kind of official inspection before it can be driven, so it will sit in the garage until the *first* available appointment - a week from tomorrow. That means that it will have been 3 full months that I've been without my own car - assuming Rob's passes the inspection...
What? I do hope they're not charging you a "garage-ing" fee. You would think that they would want to free up the space. ???
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Half way thru page three?? At 3:10 Left Coast Time? What is wrong with you people??
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And the word of the day is: PAPHIAN!
Was that a Steve McQueen movie?
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Tuesday morning greetings! Woke up about half an hour ago from a dream in which my sister's family and mine, plus our mother, were all in NYC together, but we were in parts of the city I didn't recognize and Mom was driving.
You Mom was driving? Was she drinking Scotch?
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What is this page three??? I have written NINE pages, so the least you dear readers can do is get us to page FOUR. I also had some bacon and eggs. I will probably try to write another four pages later to finish the chapter I'm on - this chapter is really critical and so far I think it's going well. Then it's the final two chapters, which I've pretty much already worked out.
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I've mentioned this before but we no longer have cable. We get over the air broadcast channels. On January 1st of this year a new channel began broadcasting called Antenna TV. It's a mix of old movies, the 3 Stooges, Benny Hill and old TV shows like Father Knows Best, Hazel, The Nanny, Three's Company, Maude, All in the Family, Good Times and the Partridge Family. They generally run the shows in series order and today they broadcast Bruce's episode where he played Marvin, the editor of the school newspaper. It was fun to see but Antenna TV has destroyed the show (not just Partridge Family but all the shows) by making cuts to fit in even more commercials. Bruce was a major plot point in this episode but they cut out EVERYTHING until near the end of the show when he comes to see Shirley to explain about having Laurie's diary. The whole Miss Dill Pickle Thing in the beginning was cut so it makes no sense that Marvin doesn't "like" Laurie because we didn't see anything! They did keep Bruce sitting at a table during the song when David Cassidy walks into the audience and sings to Bruce. I'm sure the other episodes are cut up as well. Oh, well. You looked good Bruce and you sounded so young! You were as skinny as Laurie ;D
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Vibes to JohnG and Elmore.
JohnG, I think Ralph's Fourth would also suit your mood, at least the first movement.
Elmore, have you seen this great (IMHO) production of ELEKTRA from Baden Baden with Linda Watson?
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Well, I need to leave work early today...actually, now. I'm driving Margo to the hospital (again) so that a surgeon can look at her broken toe.
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After that, I'm going to my parents' house for dinner. :D
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Be back later!
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And I just made four, count' em FOUR posts!
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;)
(make that five)
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I spent quite a bit of time today looking for the two books about my father, which the French journalist needs, and of course they seemed to be the only two books missing from the new house. Finally went out into the garage and discovered one last box I hadn't unpacked and lo and behold, and also behold and lo, they were in there.
Jane, tell Keith the French genealogist is having the same issues finding out anything about Jacob and Hyman. ;)
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Vibes to JohnG and Elmore.
JohnG, I think Ralph's Fourth would also suit your mood, at least the first movement.
Elmore, have you seen this great (IMHO) production of ELEKTRA from Baden Baden with Linda Watson?
That was yesterday's listening. I have this wonderful collection of Leonard Slatkin conducting all of his symphonies and a few extras. Good set.
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Let's push it.
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And push it some more.
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On to Page Four.
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T.O.D.
I believe I know sixteen or seventeen of the actors nominated for Oscars. And if I don't know every film nominated is it really the Academy's fault; or is it my own fault? Like most things in life, the Oscars, and the movie industry itself, is very cyclical. There have been many periods over the past 50 years or so in Hollywood; where I have found myself puzzling over the question, "Who nominated this crap?"
But even during those periods when I have felt out of touch with the industry, I have always continued to watch the Oscars. To me, they are one of the few remaining glimmers of the Hollywood that used to be. So, I will continue to shake my head when Rob Lowe dances with Snow White or when The Theme from SHAFT wins Best Song of the year; but I will still be glued to my TV set every year.
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Vibes to JohnG and Elmore.
JohnG, I think Ralph's Fourth would also suit your mood, at least the first movement.
Elmore, have you seen this great (IMHO) production of ELEKTRA from Baden Baden with Linda Watson?
That was yesterday's listening. I have this wonderful collection of Leonard Slatkin conducting all of his symphonies and a few extras. Good set.
Previn also does surprisingly well with the Symphonies.
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T.O.D.
I believe I know sixteen or seventeen of the actors nominated for Oscars. And if I don't know every film nominated is it really the Academy's fault; or is it my own fault? Like most things in life, the Oscars, and the movie industry itself, is very cyclical. There have been many periods over the past 50 years or so in Hollywood; where I have found myself puzzling over the question, "Who nominated this crap?"
But even during those periods when I have felt out of touch with the industry, I have always continued to watch the Oscars. To me, they are one of the few remaining glimmers of the Hollywood that used to be. So, I will continue to shake my head when Rob Lowe dances with Snow White or when The Theme from SHAFT wins Best Song of the year; but I will still be glued to my TV set every year.
I liked "Shaft" when it came out. Good song for the times. 'Cause that Shaft is a mean mother--
Shut yo mouth.
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Vibes to JohnG and Elmore.
JohnG, I think Ralph's Fourth would also suit your mood, at least the first movement.
Elmore, have you seen this great (IMHO) production of ELEKTRA from Baden Baden with Linda Watson?
I have not, but ELEKTRA is not an opera I'm dying to watch in various productions. Endless hogcalling, and not nearly so much fun as SALOME. The old film verson with Leonie Rysanek is the only video I have of the piece. I will check it out, though, since you like it.
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T.O.D.
I believe I know sixteen or seventeen of the actors nominated for Oscars. And if I don't know every film nominated is it really the Academy's fault; or is it my own fault? Like most things in life, the Oscars, and the movie industry itself, is very cyclical. There have been many periods over the past 50 years or so in Hollywood; where I have found myself puzzling over the question, "Who nominated this crap?"
But even during those periods when I have felt out of touch with the industry, I have always continued to watch the Oscars. To me, they are one of the few remaining glimmers of the Hollywood that used to be. So, I will continue to shake my head when Rob Lowe dances with Snow White or when The Theme from SHAFT wins Best Song of the year; but I will still be glued to my TV set every year.
I liked "Shaft" when it came out. Good song for the times. 'Cause that Shaft is a mean mother--
Shut yo mouth.
Yes, and I actually liked Eminem's Oscar winnning song, as well.
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Today's semi-rhetorical question: Why are some people so humorless?
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Hi all!
We just went though a very bad storm.
I just made it to the front door when all heck broke loose.
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BOOM!!!!!!!!
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Today's second semi-rhetorical question: Why do some people try to insert their need for control when it's completely misplaced?
Case in point: the church I work for has approximately 20 handicapped parking spaces. Due to my chronic pain issues, I was "assigned" one by a door, despite my not having a tag, that requires a key to get in, i.e., no "visitors" would use that space anyway. This is a private parking lot and we are able to do what we wish with all spots. I got outside today and there was an irate lady boxing in my car. She had a large yellow looseleaf pad and was on the SECOND page of a handwritten rant she was going to leave on my car. She became very aggressive. I pointed to the approximately 15 other handicapped spaces (all vacant) within view, all of which were by the only door she could have gotten into without a key. I also explained we were a private parking lot and I was an employee with permission to park in this spot. She was having none of it. I went back in and spoke with our ever calm Executive Director who told me not to worry about it.
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I haven't seen any of the nominated films.
Once again, Ms. Streisand has been snubbed! She should have been nominated for Little Fockers.
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Today's semi-rhetorical question: Why are some people so humorless?
It's my opinion because they are so damned stupid.
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Today makes 6 years that I have owned my very dear Bonny Blue.
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I have mentioned this before, but Kaye Ballard did a hilarious "recitation" of the Theme from Shaft on the Tonight Show after it won the Best Song Oscar.
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A very,
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to Dear Juliana!
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Today's semi-rhetorical question: Why are some people so humorless?
'Cause.
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Vibes to JohnG and Elmore.
JohnG, I think Ralph's Fourth would also suit your mood, at least the first movement.
Elmore, have you seen this great (IMHO) production of ELEKTRA from Baden Baden with Linda Watson?
I have not, but ELEKTRA is not an opera I'm dying to watch in various productions. Endless hogcalling, and not nearly so much fun as SALOME. The old film verson with Leonie Rysanek is the only video I have of the piece. I will check it out, though, since you like it.
It's not my fave, either, but this new production is pretty shattering. You can see some screencaps on my review:
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Strauss-Elektra-Blu-ray/19402/#Review
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The mention of Kaye Ballad let me to discover this gem on YouTube of her and Arthur Siegel singing Yip Harburg, someone who needs his own Kritzerland album:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JdC0UXmd6o
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Today's second semi-rhetorical question: Why do some people try to insert their need for control when it's completely misplaced?
Case in point: the church I work for has approximately 20 handicapped parking spaces. Due to my chronic pain issues, I was "assigned" one by a door, despite my not having a tag, that requires a key to get in, i.e., no "visitors" would use that space anyway. This is a private parking lot and we are able to do what we wish with all spots. I got outside today and there was an irate lady boxing in my car. She had a large yellow looseleaf pad and was on the SECOND page of a handwritten rant she was going to leave on my car. She became very aggressive. I pointed to the approximately 15 other handicapped spaces (all vacant) within view, all of which were by the only door she could have gotten into without a key. I also explained we were a private parking lot and I was an employee with permission to park in this spot. She was having none of it. I went back in and spoke with our ever calm Executive Director who told me not to worry about it.
And you shouldn't worry about. Her soul, perhaps. Her blood pressure, definitely. But not the incident.
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And...
Good Evening!
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Happy Birthday, Juliana!
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The wind has been wreaking havoc with my Internet connection today. I have posted several items (or thought I had) and they didn't post. It's also happened with trying access e-mail, other sites, etc.
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We're zipping through page 4.
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Vibes for DR JohnG's mom. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Imagine how many more posts we'd have if I had gone for a walk today.
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Today's non-spoiler:
1. Soylent Green is people.
Don't tell Craig that! :)
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Mom had surgery this morning to repair a hernia. She's home, and the doctor told Dad it went well, but she's in a tremendous amount of pain and I'm sure she won't take a pain pill until the pain gets unbearable, which means waiting that much longer before the pill begins to work.
Your poor mother. Tell her reducing the pain to begin with reduces the length of time the pain lasts.
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Richard and I went on an errand today that I thought would never happen - we went to pick up Rob's restored car from the body shop! Of course, it needs some kind of official inspection before it can be driven, so it will sit in the garage until the *first* available appointment - a week from tomorrow. That means that it will have been 3 full months that I've been without my own car - assuming Rob's passes the inspection...
Vibes his car passes inspection!!!!!
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So...
I just threw out some 3-year old chocolate. -It was actually starting to leak from the wrapper. :\
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I spent quite a bit of time today looking for the two books about my father, which the French journalist needs, and of course they seemed to be the only two books missing from the new house. Finally went out into the garage and discovered one last box I hadn't unpacked and lo and behold, and also behold and lo, they were in there.
Jane, tell Keith the French genealogist is having the same issues finding out anything about Jacob and Hyman. ;)
I shall & I'm glad you found the missing books.
I want to got to that market again & get almond cake. :)
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Does brown sugar go bad? Or should I just throw away the three "bricks" that are still in the cupboard?
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You can soften the sugar in a microwave. I suggest breaking it up first and also putting a small cup filled with water in the microwave, to help make it moist, when you heat it up.
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T.O.D.
I believe I know sixteen or seventeen of the actors nominated for Oscars. And if I don't know every film nominated is it really the Academy's fault; or is it my own fault? Like most things in life, the Oscars, and the movie industry itself, is very cyclical. There have been many periods over the past 50 years or so in Hollywood; where I have found myself puzzling over the question, "Who nominated this crap?"
But even during those periods when I have felt out of touch with the industry, I have always continued to watch the Oscars. To me, they are one of the few remaining glimmers of the Hollywood that used to be. So, I will continue to shake my head when Rob Lowe dances with Snow White or when The Theme from SHAFT wins Best Song of the year; but I will still be glued to my TV set every year.
I liked "Shaft" when it came out. Good song for the times. 'Cause that Shaft is a mean mother--
Shut yo mouth.
Yes, and I actually liked Eminem's Oscar winnning song, as well.
Keith loved it and I enjoyed it very much even though I wouldn't let the kids play rap music when I was driving.
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You can soften the sugar in a microwave. I suggest breaking it up first and also putting a small cup filled with water in the microwave, to help make it moist, when you heat it up.
Or I could just walk up to the store and buy a fresh box. ;)
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Hi all!
We just went though a very bad storm.
I just made it to the front door when all heck broke loose.
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i238/Nascarfan3824/Animated%20GIF/Lightning.gif)
BOOM!!!!!!!!
Cute.
Good timing on your part making it home first. :)
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You can soften the sugar in a microwave. I suggest breaking it up first and also putting a small cup filled with water in the microwave, to help make it moist, when you heat it up.
Or I could just walk up to the store and buy a fresh box. ;)
Yes you can. :)
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George how is Margo's toe?
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Today's favorite screencap department: Go to this URL and scroll down to the second shot:
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Ring-Without-Words-Blu-ray/19233/#Screenshots
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Love the hammer, but doesn't that look like Steve Landesman playing the cymbals? :)
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Today's favorite screencap department: Go to this URL and scroll down to the second shot:
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Ring-Without-Words-Blu-ray/19233/#Screenshots
Well... There's currently no "first" shot, so... ???
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Today's favorite screencap department: Go to this URL and scroll down to the second shot:
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Ring-Without-Words-Blu-ray/19233/#Screenshots
I got no screenshots.
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Joshie is so careful to lick all the gravy off the canned cat food and not get any of the solid food.
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I guess I will watch the State of the Union speech, although I normally hate the partisan gamesmanship.
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Joshie is so careful to lick all the gravy off the canned cat food and not get any of the solid food.
I usually do that when I go out to dinner. It always leaves a lasting first impression.
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I am planning on winning tonight's Mega Millions Lotto. I believe that $63 million will be enough to pay the bills while remaining humble.
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This is only Tuesday, and yet, I have only two more days of work this week. How can that be, you say? Simple. Can you say f-u-r-l-o-u-g-h?
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How many furlough days this year, TCB?
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How many furlough days this year, TCB?
We have one a month thru June. The next Biennium starts July1. Our State Legislature is currently deciding our fate for the next two years.
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Does the State Legislature ever take a furlough day without pay, I wonder?
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Everyone else must be watching the speech.
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Joshie is so careful to lick all the gravy off the canned cat food and not get any of the solid food.
You could probably just make him gravy. It would likely be cheaper, lol. My cats do the same thing
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I have the speech in the background, but I'm not listening, I may go back to watching cupcake wars.
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Yesterday he even declined some 9 Lives.
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Today was enormously productive. Fear of 5 deadlines in the next week will do that to me
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Yesterday he even declined some 9 Lives.
I think they get like that. Ricky went from practically attacking me to get his meow mix to sniffing it and walking away. 2 days later he wanted it again
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(Don't tell Joshie, but he goes to the vet tomorrow. We are going to see if the antibiotics helped.)
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Shhh.
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I won't say a word....
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VIBES TO JOSHIE..... oops......vibes to Joshie....shhhh
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Happy Birthday Juliana
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VIBES TO ALL WHO NEED THEM~~~~~
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I can't even THINK it, Cillaliz. Last time he read my mind.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JULIANA!
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Does the State Legislature ever take a furlough day without pay, I wonder?
Not very likely!
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I can't even THINK it, Cillaliz. Last time he read my mind.
I read somewhere that's how cats communicate, mind reading
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G'night!
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I wonder what they do with the losers 1000 cupcakes on cupcake wars
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Oh! I found the answer - they go to a nearby soup kitchenhttp://www.chacha.com/question/what-do-they-do-with-the-losers-cupcakes-on-cupcake-wars (http://www.chacha.com/question/what-do-they-do-with-the-losers-cupcakes-on-cupcake-wars)
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Night TCB
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Think i'll go read
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Richard and I went on an errand today that I thought would never happen - we went to pick up Rob's restored car from the body shop! Of course, it needs some kind of official inspection before it can be driven, so it will sit in the garage until the *first* available appointment - a week from tomorrow. That means that it will have been 3 full months that I've been without my own car - assuming Rob's passes the inspection...
What? I do hope they're not charging you a "garage-ing" fee. You would think that they would want to free up the space. ???
The car is sitting in OUR garage, DR Jose. Which means that the 2 drivable cars are parked on the street - hope it doesn't snow tonight, or for the next week - HA!
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Tuesday morning greetings! Woke up about half an hour ago from a dream in which my sister's family and mine, plus our mother, were all in NYC together, but we were in parts of the city I didn't recognize and Mom was driving.
You Mom was driving? Was she drinking Scotch?
Most likely, DR TCB!
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Joshie is so careful to lick all the gravy off the canned cat food and not get any of the solid food.
LOL-I hate when they do that.
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(Don't tell Joshie, but he goes to the vet tomorrow. We are going to see if the antibiotics helped.)
GOOD LUCK!!!
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Richard and I went on an errand today that I thought would never happen - we went to pick up Rob's restored car from the body shop! Of course, it needs some kind of official inspection before it can be driven, so it will sit in the garage until the *first* available appointment - a week from tomorrow. That means that it will have been 3 full months that I've been without my own car - assuming Rob's passes the inspection...
What? I do hope they're not charging you a "garage-ing" fee. You would think that they would want to free up the space. ???
The car is sitting in OUR garage, DR Jose. Which means that the 2 drivable cars are parked on the street - hope it doesn't snow tonight, or for the next week - HA!
If you aren't permitted to drive it how did you get it home?
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Rehearsals are done. Poor birthday girl Juliana has a bad flu - she showed up and we ran through her stuff and she's homeward bound for more rest. Our MD, who is doing one of these for the first time, didn't quite get what was expected so the rehearsal was a bit rough, but he knows now and Friday he will be faboo. Everyone is going to be wonderful, but twelve-year-old Melody Hollis is so much fun doing the nonsense words medley - she brought me brownies - she made them and their were absolutely yummilicious.
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I am going to write more, but I think I'll watch the Broadcast News special features first - not sure if I'll eat anything else, but maybe a little pasta with butter might be fun.
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Richard and I went on an errand today that I thought would never happen - we went to pick up Rob's restored car from the body shop! Of course, it needs some kind of official inspection before it can be driven, so it will sit in the garage until the *first* available appointment - a week from tomorrow. That means that it will have been 3 full months that I've been without my own car - assuming Rob's passes the inspection...
What? I do hope they're not charging you a "garage-ing" fee. You would think that they would want to free up the space. ???
The car is sitting in OUR garage, DR Jose. Which means that the 2 drivable cars are parked on the street - hope it doesn't snow tonight, or for the next week - HA!
If you aren't permitted to drive it how did you get it home?
Richard was told by the State Highway Patrol that he was permitted to drive it from the body shop to our home and from our home to the inspection place. This has been a whole process that we'd have been just as happy never to have to learn!
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Richard and I went on an errand today that I thought would never happen - we went to pick up Rob's restored car from the body shop! Of course, it needs some kind of official inspection before it can be driven, so it will sit in the garage until the *first* available appointment - a week from tomorrow. That means that it will have been 3 full months that I've been without my own car - assuming Rob's passes the inspection...
What? I do hope they're not charging you a "garage-ing" fee. You would think that they would want to free up the space. ???
The car is sitting in OUR garage, DR Jose. Which means that the 2 drivable cars are parked on the street - hope it doesn't snow tonight, or for the next week - HA!
If you aren't permitted to drive it how did you get it home?
Richard was told by the State Highway Patrol that he was permitted to drive it from the body shop to our home and from our home to the inspection place. This has been a whole process that we'd have been just as happy never to have to learn!
I've never heard of all this inspection stuff before you can drive. Is this Ohio law?
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DR Cillaliz - it has something to do with the fact that the car was considered "totaled" for insurance purposes and had to be retitled as a salvage. I think the inspection is to verify that it was not rebuilt with stolen parts. Or to make the state some extra money...
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'night!
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DR Cillaliz - it has something to do with the fact that the car was considered "totaled" for insurance purposes and had to be retitled as a salvage. I think the inspection is to verify that it was not rebuilt with stolen parts. Or to make the state some extra money...
Interesting.
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Night
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Screencap Update: Sorry, I forgot I am an Admin at the site, and so can see things you mere mortals can't. :) The review is live now, you should be able to see the screencaps (the second one is about halfway down the page):
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Ring-Without-Words-Blu-ray/19233/#Review
If the URL doesn't take you right to the review, just click on the Blu-ray Review tab underneath the cover image.
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Screencap Update: Sorry, I forgot I am an Admin at the site, and so can see things you mere mortals can't. :) The review is live now, you should be able to see the screencaps (the second one is about halfway down the page):
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Ring-Without-Words-Blu-ray/19233/#Review
If the URL doesn't take you right to the review, just click on the Blu-ray Review tab underneath the cover image.
Now I see them!
-And, yes, that does look like Steve Landesberg.
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The reading of "The Absolutely True Adventures Of A Hollywood Assistant" is over. It went very well and had a very receptive audience. I was very grateful to have had a chance to do it in front of an audience. People laughed where they were supposed to, laughed where I didn't think they would (A good thing) and didn't laugh where I thought they would. And now onto getting a full production of the play.
More to come, but I'm tired and have to work tomorrow.
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Congrats, Michael S., on getting the feedback you needed.
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Onion article on alcoholism increasing risk of one-man shows
http://www.theonion.com/articles/study-family-history-of-alcoholism-raises-risk-of,18863/
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;D
Hi all. Not much to say. Maybe that's a good thing. :-\
Night all and happy vibes to everyone. 8)
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OY!
My internet connection here continues to crawl at a virtual snail's pace...
Goodnight.
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George how is Margo's toe?
Much better, thank you. The doctor totally rebandaged it and took off the half-splint and gave her a Velcro-shoe-thing to wear, so walking (with crutches) is much easier...she's still in pain, but she can get around. Four to six weeks of recovery. :P
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After I dropped Margo off at home, I went to my parents' house for dinner. My mom made meatloaf and it was pretty good. I brought home the leftovers. :)
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The reading of "The Absolutely True Adventures Of A Hollywood Assistant" is over. It went very well and had a very receptive audience. I was very grateful to have had a chance to do it in front of an audience. People laughed where they were supposed to, laughed where I didn't think they would (A good thing) and didn't laugh where I thought they would. And now onto getting a full production of the play.
More to come, but I'm tired and have to work tomorrow.
Congrats, Michael! Break Legs for Continued Success!!
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Onion article on alcoholism increasing risk of one-man shows
http://www.theonion.com/articles/study-family-history-of-alcoholism-raises-risk-of,18863/
This is funny!