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Title: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: bk on January 27, 2011, 12:46:02 AM: Well, you've read the notes, I made some notes where there never was a notes, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're currently finishing something or other but I'll be consarned if I know what it is.
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Post by: bk on January 27, 2011, 12:47:07 AM: And the word of the day is: PROCUMBENT!
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Post by: Ben on January 27, 2011, 02:25:45 AM: Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Ben on January 27, 2011, 02:26:31 AM: We have snow but not enough to close the office.
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Post by: John G. on January 27, 2011, 03:42:59 AM: Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on January 27, 2011, 03:44:41 AM: Off to cover an early breakfast event. This is a prelude to tomorrow's Cowboy Breakfast, the largest free breakfast in the world. If the weather is fine tomorrow, tens of thousands will show up for free breakfast tacos, some country music and some fun at way too early an hour.

This morning, the volunteers are making 7,000 or so tacos to take to the Army Medical Center in town and hand them out to vets and hospital staff alike.
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Post by: John G. on January 27, 2011, 03:45:21 AM: TOD: I think it would have to be the creation and maintenance of my food website, www.SavorSA.com.
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Post by: Michael on January 27, 2011, 03:53:40 AM: good morning all
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Post by: Michael on January 27, 2011, 03:54:49 AM: thanks to all the good wishers who posted after I posted my thanks to all the good wishers yesterday.
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Post by: vixmom on January 27, 2011, 04:14:51 AM: Congrats to Michael S ona successful reading
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Post by: vixmom on January 27, 2011, 04:15:03 AM: VIBES for one and all
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Post by: vixmom on January 27, 2011, 04:15:21 AM: I am quite glad that the news about Joshie was positive
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Post by: vixmom on January 27, 2011, 04:16:17 AM: there is about 16 inches of new fallwn snow on top of the 2 inches of ice that came down during my drive home last night
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Post by: vixmom on January 27, 2011, 04:16:28 AM: time to dig out
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Post by: vixmom on January 27, 2011, 04:17:04 AM: JOhn - nice web site - I must make time later to check it out more fullly!
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Post by: vixmom on January 27, 2011, 04:18:00 AM: TOD - a work in progress - a little thing I call the Vixter

;)
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 27, 2011, 05:11:01 AM: Thanks for the links DR JOSE - I knew ALL of the I LOVE LUCY answers.....and I am considering ordering DA.....which I have been waiting for!
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 27, 2011, 05:12:25 AM: Congrats to MR BK on finishing the book.

I have NOT finished my play - but I did finish the slide show for the 50th Anniversary of the theatre.....after viewing it, there are a couple of changes to make....but not many.

Working on learning the steps to the opening number for Dancing With the Stars AND choreographing our routine......to 9 to 5.....and of course working the next THREE days. Oh well.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 27, 2011, 05:12:35 AM: I shall consider the TOD while I work.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on January 27, 2011, 05:12:58 AM: Quote from: bk on January 27, 2011, 12:47:07 AM
And the word of the day is: PROCUMBENT!

And The Song Of The Day Is: LAZY AFTERNOON
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 27, 2011, 05:20:29 AM: HMMMMMMMMMMMMMM I went to order DOCTOR ATOMIC from the Met Website and on the page asking for my credit card info, I did NOT get the icon that shows me the site is secure.

I don't want to give my card info on an unsecure internet page. Most frustrating.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 27, 2011, 05:23:48 AM: I bought one from an Amazon seller and saved some money.....hopefully I won't get another copy of the Dutch version.
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Post by: Ben on January 27, 2011, 05:29:11 AM: I was mistaken. The office is closed. That's what happens when you go in at 6:15am before the phone message is updated. One of our tech guys was in and he told me at 8am that the office was closed. I called the general number and, indeed, we are closed.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on January 27, 2011, 06:03:05 AM: GOOD MORNING BEN

That Is All
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on January 27, 2011, 06:04:33 AM: Ben-

You Are Heading Towards A Millstone
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Post by: Ben on January 27, 2011, 06:05:37 AM: I noticed that also.
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Post by: FJL on January 27, 2011, 06:15:48 AM: Strange, everything seems like more of an effort since I've been unemployed.
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Post by: FJL on January 27, 2011, 06:17:25 AM: Ben - Did you change screen names at some point, so that your counter started again.

(How could it be I'm near 16,500 but you're just approaching 10,000?)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 27, 2011, 06:28:12 AM: Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And my cable box seems stuck on Channel 2 (CBS). ???
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Post by: FJL on January 27, 2011, 06:33:25 AM: As long as we don;t get stuck on page 1
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Post by: FJL on January 27, 2011, 06:33:51 AM: Page 2 (unless someone deletes something)
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Post by: Kerry on January 27, 2011, 06:42:05 AM: Congratulations, Bruce, on (more or less) finishing the book.
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Post by: Kerry on January 27, 2011, 06:42:24 AM: Looks like we're still on page 2!
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Post by: Ben on January 27, 2011, 06:46:06 AM: Fred, no I've always been Ben. There was a day or two when the board switched to the new format when we had to re-register with another name but that was not even a full day if I recall correctly. There were a few weeks (such as in December 2003 and 2005) when we were on vacation and I didn't post. Plus, since most of my weekdays are spent at the office, I don't get a chance to post as often. I'm not monitored but I do get caught up in databases and meetings so I may not be here for hours at a time on any given day.
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Post by: Laura on January 27, 2011, 06:52:02 AM: I wonder how many posts I have?
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Post by: Ben on January 27, 2011, 06:53:05 AM: 7,529
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Post by: Laura on January 27, 2011, 06:54:43 AM: Thank you, Ben.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 27, 2011, 06:56:51 AM: Good morning, all! I slept quite well, and for the first night in several weeks I have absolutely no memories of any dreams, nada, none, zilch. I did sleep late: yesterday I got very little sleep over that email, so I was quite tired, and since the City is so quiet after the snow, there were no morning sounds from the street to disturb me, only the occasional shound of a shovel scraping against concrete. It was very easy to be lazy.

I will venture down to Toyland today: I'll head down around 11 and check the damage from the snowfall. If the streets are a mess or the building turns out to be closed, I'll call Mr Sklip Kennon and and tell him to stay home. Otherwise, I look forward to a pleasant vsit and wditing session with him.

TOD: I've had several wonderful projects, many many many okay ones, and some real disasters, the last disaster being the restoration and recording of LIFE BEGINS AT 8:40.

The best one? nominating Stephen Sondheim for the Pulitzer Prize in 1984.

The next best one is the Cole Porter restoration of his 1935 show, JUBILEE, that I did from August 1985-March 1986 and I'd follow that with my first two albums for BK, UNSUNG SONDHEIM and ANYWHERE I WANDER, both of which have flaws - I could do some rewriting - but one of the best collaborations I've ever been entitled to enter between producer, artists, and material.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 27, 2011, 06:57:18 AM: Quote from: Ben on January 27, 2011, 06:46:06 AM
Fred, no I've always been Ben. There was a day or two when the board switched to the new format when we had to re-register with another name but that was not even a full day if I recall correctly. There were a few weeks (such as in December 2003 and 2005) when we were on vacation and I didn't post. Plus, since most of my weekdays are spent at the office, I don't get a chance to post as often. I'm not monitored but I do get caught up in databases and meetings so I may not be here for hours at a time on any given day.

You're not Ben?
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Post by: Ginny on January 27, 2011, 07:06:48 AM: Thursday morning greetings! Dreary day here in SW Ohio. I'm going a little stir-crazy, so I'll venture out to do some errands.
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Post by: Ginny on January 27, 2011, 07:07:07 AM: Congratulations to BK on finishing the book!
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Post by: Druxy on January 27, 2011, 07:34:20 AM: Congrats, BK!

I wish I could write as fast as you.
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Post by: Druxy on January 27, 2011, 07:42:03 AM: TOD:

Since I've worked in so many different areas, that's a very difficult question. So, I'll break it down by area:

Public Relations:

1976 "Best Song" Oscar campaign for Paul Francis Webster/Sammy Fain

Theatre:

JOLSON

Film:

CHEYENNE WARRIOR

Book (Fiction):

ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD

Book (Non-Fiction):

MY FORTY-FIVE YEARS IN HOLLYWOOD AND HOW I ESCAPED ALIVE (Writing this was very cathartic)
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Post by: JMK on January 27, 2011, 07:48:22 AM: Quote from: FJL on January 27, 2011, 06:17:25 AM
Ben - Did you change screen names at some point, so that your counter started again.

(How could it be I'm near 16,500 but you're just approaching 10,000?)

Oooh, oooh, I know, I know!! Because you post more than he does!! ;D
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Post by: JMK on January 27, 2011, 07:49:12 AM: Speaking of which, I notice I'm not far behind Ben.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 27, 2011, 07:52:25 AM: The tv news is saying that in Williamsburg, a section of Brooklyn, there was between 13 and 16 inches of snow last night. I think the newscaster might be exaggerating but who's to say?

I'm about ready to head down to Toyland. I've got a couple of Act One numbers waiting for a final pass, I'll have a bit of luncheon and wait for Mr Kennon.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 27, 2011, 07:54:33 AM: Quote from: FJL on January 27, 2011, 06:33:51 AM
Page 2 (unless someone deletes something)

It's happened before.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 27, 2011, 07:55:37 AM: Quote from: FJL on January 27, 2011, 06:17:25 AM
Ben - Did you change screen names at some point, so that your counter started again.

(How could it be I'm near 16,500 but you're just approaching 10,000?)

I think that while Ben has been eating his oatmeal, and then cleaning the bowl, you managed to post a couple of more times.
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Post by: JMK on January 27, 2011, 08:08:42 AM: TOD: I don't know if this qualifies as a "creative" project per se, but my Farmer research has probably been the most fulfilling on a number of levels. I started decades ago with a nagging feeling that there was something wrong with what was then the "accepted" version of her story, and for years pre-internet, I did a lot of legwork to track down information. After the internet came along, I was able to find incredible new resources (including JR) and finally was able to access actual court and medical records about Frances' case. The pendulum has completely swung, and my findings are typically regarded as definitive nowadays. I get scores of emails weekly from people all over the world thanking me for my efforts, and it's been really gratifying.
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Post by: John G. on January 27, 2011, 08:26:41 AM: Quote from: FJL on January 27, 2011, 06:15:48 AM
Strange, everything seems like more of an effort since I've been unemployed.
I know the feeling. But it gets better. What matters is not what you do for a living, but how you live.
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Post by: John G. on January 27, 2011, 08:30:24 AM: In my sleepiness this morning, I forgot to congratulate BK on his progress on the book. So, congratulations!
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Post by: bk on January 27, 2011, 09:08:40 AM: I'm up, the sky is a gorgeous blue and in a little while I will look at what I wrote yesterday and see how I like it and, I'm sure, do some futzing and fixing.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 27, 2011, 09:12:22 AM: Greetings from Toyland! The trip down wasn't bad, although the steps of the 27th Street subway are needlessly treacherous. Because it's relatively warm, things are melting, so the puddles are huge and sometimes deep and a lot of the slush is quite slippery.
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Post by: Matthew on January 27, 2011, 09:15:36 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on January 27, 2011, 09:12:22 AM
Greetings from Toyland! The trip down wasn't bad, although the steps of the 27th Street subway are needlessly treacherous. Because it's relatively warm, things are melting, so the puddles are huge and sometimes deep and a lot of the slush is quite slippery.

Keep your feet on the ground, Larry!!!
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Post by: Jane on January 27, 2011, 09:22:20 AM: From MBarnum:
Quote
It just doesn't taste right.
;D
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 27, 2011, 09:23:13 AM: Quote from: Jrand60 on January 27, 2011, 05:20:29 AM
HMMMMMMMMMMMMMM I went to order DOCTOR ATOMIC from the Met Website and on the page asking for my credit card info, I did NOT get the icon that shows me the site is secure.

I don't want to give my card info on an unsecure internet page. Most frustrating.

As long as the URL for the purchase page starts with "https://.." - rather than just "http://..." - it should be a secure purchase.
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Post by: Jane on January 27, 2011, 09:23:36 AM: Quote from: John G. on January 27, 2011, 03:44:41 AM
Off to cover an early breakfast event. This is a prelude to tomorrow's Cowboy Breakfast, the largest free breakfast in the world. If the weather is fine tomorrow, tens of thousands will show up for free breakfast tacos, some country music and some fun at way too early an hour.

This morning, the volunteers are making 7,000 or so tacos to take to the Army Medical Center in town and hand them out to vets and hospital staff alike.

Wow!
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Post by: John G. on January 27, 2011, 09:25:11 AM: Quote from: Jane on January 27, 2011, 09:23:36 AM
Quote from: John G. on January 27, 2011, 03:44:41 AM
Off to cover an early breakfast event. This is a prelude to tomorrow's Cowboy Breakfast, the largest free breakfast in the world. If the weather is fine tomorrow, tens of thousands will show up for free breakfast tacos, some country music and some fun at way too early an hour.

This morning, the volunteers are making 7,000 or so tacos to take to the Army Medical Center in town and hand them out to vets and hospital staff alike.

Wow!
Actually, it was only 3,000. But it was impressive to watch them.

http://www.savorsa.com/2011/01/gearing-up-for-the-cowboy-breakfast/
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Post by: Jane on January 27, 2011, 09:26:19 AM: Quote from: Laura on January 27, 2011, 06:52:02 AM
I wonder how many posts I have?

You did start over with the name change. I wonder what your combined posts would equal.
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Post by: Jane on January 27, 2011, 09:27:54 AM: Congratulations Bruce!!
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Post by: Jennifer on January 27, 2011, 09:28:36 AM: The weatherman I saw this morning for NYC weather on tv said that Central Park had I believe 18 inches.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 27, 2011, 09:34:02 AM: Quote from: Jennifer on January 27, 2011, 09:28:36 AM
The weatherman I saw this morning for NYC weather on tv said that Central Park had I believe 18 inches.

I don't believe it, but it certainly has its deep pockets.
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Post by: John G. on January 27, 2011, 09:39:18 AM: I'm told the legal matters concerning my website are going to end this afternoon. It will be a major relief if it does, so I can get on with my work. But I'm nervous. We never know what the soon-to-be-ex-partner's emotional status will be.
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Post by: Ginny on January 27, 2011, 10:03:40 AM: OK - I'm going out to have a routine blood test, ogle some new Vera, and do some other errands - bye for now!
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Post by: John G. on January 27, 2011, 10:06:28 AM: Quote from: Ginny on January 27, 2011, 10:03:40 AM
OK - I'm going out to have a routine blood test, ogle some new Vera, and do some other errands - bye for now!
Vibes on the test.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 27, 2011, 10:14:11 AM: OK...

Time for me to leave my apartment to run some errands, as well as to get out of my 'hood for the first time in two days.

Laters...
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Post by: JMK on January 27, 2011, 10:25:25 AM: What's your website, JohnG?
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Post by: MBarnum on January 27, 2011, 10:42:31 AM: JohnG, what a cool website! I don't think you had ever mentioned it before, or if you did, I missed it. I hope the "legal" stuff works out well.
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Post by: MBarnum on January 27, 2011, 10:48:26 AM: TOD:

The interviews I have done with numerous yesteryear actors and actresses has been most fulfilling. Having the opportunity to chat with and get to know, and in some cases become good friends with, people I have enjoyed in movies and television since I was a kid, has been a joy.
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Post by: Ben on January 27, 2011, 10:52:22 AM: Quote from: JMK on January 27, 2011, 10:25:25 AM
What's your website, JohnG?

The link is on Page 1
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Post by: JMK on January 27, 2011, 10:52:44 AM: Oh, I guess I didn't realize that URL was to JohnG's website. :) A bit slow on the uptake some days. ;D
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Post by: Jane on January 27, 2011, 10:56:40 AM: Quote from: John G. on January 27, 2011, 09:39:18 AM
I'm told the legal matters concerning my website are going to end this afternoon. It will be a major relief if it does, so I can get on with my work. But I'm nervous. We never know what the soon-to-be-ex-partner's emotional status will be.

Best of luck and calm vibes for the soon-to-be-ex-partner!
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Post by: Jane on January 27, 2011, 11:09:14 AM: DR John G now that I've walked Sherlock I've had time to check out http://www.savorsa.com. You have a nice site. If I knew anyone in the area I would send it to them.
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Post by: bk on January 27, 2011, 11:38:09 AM: Have read through what I wrote yesterday and did a little futzing and fixing, but basically I was surprised how okay I thought everything was. So, off to lunch now, and then I may do just a little more futzing and fixing and then I'll Xerox and deliver pages to Muse Margaret.
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Post by: George on January 27, 2011, 12:34:14 PM: Quote from: John G. on January 27, 2011, 09:39:18 AM
I'm told the legal matters concerning my website are going to end this afternoon. It will be a major relief if it does, so I can get on with my work. But I'm nervous. We never know what the soon-to-be-ex-partner's emotional status will be.

~~~Vibes for a Successful End to Legal Matters for DR John G.!!~~~
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Post by: Ginny on January 27, 2011, 12:51:50 PM: Quote from: John G. on January 27, 2011, 10:06:28 AM
Quote from: Ginny on January 27, 2011, 10:03:40 AM
OK - I'm going out to have a routine blood test, ogle some new Vera, and do some other errands - bye for now!
Vibes on the test.

Thanks, DR John G. It was just the routine test I have about once a month that determines my blood thinner dosage. It went fine and I got my other errands done and came home to spend some time on your website. Very cool! I've been to SA once, 28 years ago for ALA Midwinter.
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Post by: Ginny on January 27, 2011, 12:52:48 PM: Quote from: vixmom on January 27, 2011, 04:18:00 AM
TOD - a work in progress - a little thing I call the Vixter

;)

Mine is similar, but he's called Rob. And I'd have to include the 30-year marriage that made him possible...
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Post by: Noel on January 27, 2011, 01:14:38 PM: When someone, independently of the rest of the employees, calls a snow day for herself, it means I don't get paid. Everyone else is there, doing the usual work, but I'll be working for just one hour of what was originally supposed to be 9. Grr. >:(

The good news is that I've time to check in with all of you, thank you for the birthday wishes of ten days ago, and answer today's topic.

I'm going to have to go with Such Good Friends, taking in process, product and reaction:

The Process involved the usual years of research, leading me to come up with a story, characters, and over three dozen songs. Meeting director Marc Bruni meant I had a meticulous dramaturg and our conversations led to new and better ideas. The show's undergone five or six complete rewrites since its production in 2007.

The Product was a musical that thoroughly entertained audiences, making them laugh, cry and, that rarest of results, think for ninety minutes, plus intermission. It had a hummable score, true to period, and a rare balance of silliness and emotion.

The ReactionOne Big Deal Big Time producer said "The best NYMF show ever." And there were moving words of praise from Jean Stapleton and Jack Klugman, both of whom were famous for doing musical comedies long before they had hit sitcoms. Plus, a set of rave reviews like the Festival has never seen http://www.myspace.com/suchgoodfriends/blog (http://www.myspace.com/suchgoodfriends/blog) and five awards, including Talkin' Broadway's Best Musical citation. It was a particular pleasure to see so many Hainesians there.

Plows are a-plowing, so I've gotta run, but, if you're interested in musical theatre writing, check out my blog www.NoelKatz.wordpress.com (http://www.NoelKatz.wordpress.com)
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 27, 2011, 01:26:24 PM: Today is the birthday of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 01:49:51 PM: Quote from: bk on January 27, 2011, 12:47:07 AM
And the word of the day is: PROCUMBENT!

Is that what Adam and Eve were told to do? "To go forth and procumbent."
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 02:08:18 PM: Quote from: John G. on January 27, 2011, 09:25:11 AM
Quote from: Jane on January 27, 2011, 09:23:36 AM
Quote from: John G. on January 27, 2011, 03:44:41 AM
Off to cover an early breakfast event. This is a prelude to tomorrow's Cowboy Breakfast, the largest free breakfast in the world. If the weather is fine tomorrow, tens of thousands will show up for free breakfast tacos, some country music and some fun at way too early an hour.

This morning, the volunteers are making 7,000 or so tacos to take to the Army Medical Center in town and hand them out to vets and hospital staff alike.

Wow!
Actually, it was only 3,000. But it was impressive to watch them.

http://www.savorsa.com/2011/01/gearing-up-for-the-cowboy-breakfast/

Is that you on camera, or are you the voice off-camera?
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 27, 2011, 02:09:40 PM: TOD:

Today, I am most proud of moving all the snow from here:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/WandaDuck/IMG_1149.jpg)

to here:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/WandaDuck/IMG_1154.jpg)

so that I have a parking space that looks like this:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/WandaDuck/IMG_1153.jpg)
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 27, 2011, 02:15:32 PM: I woke up and looked out the window this morning and decided to take the day off. But I'm wondering if the office was open at all--I logged in to our office network and saw no one on-line in Office Communicator. So maybe I had a snow day afterall...
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 02:36:06 PM: Happy almost Friday! :) :D ;D
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 27, 2011, 02:53:38 PM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on January 27, 2011, 02:15:32 PM
I woke up and looked out the window this morning and decided to take the day off. But I'm wondering if the office was open at all--I logged in to our office network and saw no one on-line in Office Communicator. So maybe I had a snow day afterall...

Everything was moving slowly. At 11 am my bank branch at 82nd and Broadway was still closed. I stopped in on my way back from Toyland and saw a teller at 3:30.

I just ordered my tickets for the Encores! production of LOST IN THE STARS. I'm very excited.
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Post by: George on January 27, 2011, 03:00:15 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on January 27, 2011, 01:26:24 PM
Today is the birthday of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

His baptismal name is Joannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mozart%27s_name). What a mouthful! And who knew that there was so much history with one person's name?
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Post by: bk on January 27, 2011, 03:03:55 PM: Back from another great Nate 'n' Al's lunch. Had my favorite waitress, my usual repast, and the meeting was swellegant.
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Post by: bk on January 27, 2011, 03:04:29 PM: I made only one other tiny little dialogue addition and have printed out the pages.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 27, 2011, 03:19:52 PM: Quote from: George on January 27, 2011, 03:00:15 PM
Quote from: elmore3003 on January 27, 2011, 01:26:24 PM
Today is the birthday of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

His baptismal name is Joannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mozart%27s_name). What a mouthful! And who knew that there was so much history with one person's name?

The German fantasy author E.TA. Hoffmann, whose work inspired the ballets COPPELIA and NUTCRACKER and the operas TALES OF HOFFMANN and CARDILLAC, added the Ato his name by adding Amadeus because of his love for Mozart's music.

Speaking of music, my composer friend Peter Foley recommended this fantastic history of twentieth century music, which is highly entertaining:
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 27, 2011, 03:23:41 PM: DR George, I had never read about the history of Mozart's names before. Thanks for posting it.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 27, 2011, 03:24:26 PM: The foundation check from December arrived. Tomorrow I mail my check for the health insurance premium. I guess I'm good for a couple of months.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 27, 2011, 03:25:54 PM: Page 4 Dance!

About time, too!
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Post by: John G. on January 27, 2011, 03:39:11 PM: Quote from: JMK on January 27, 2011, 10:25:25 AM
What's your website, JohnG?
www.SavorSA.com
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Post by: John G. on January 27, 2011, 03:39:38 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on January 27, 2011, 03:24:26 PM
The foundation check from December arrived. Tomorrow I mail my check for the health insurance premium. I guess I'm good for a couple of months.
Yay!
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Post by: George on January 27, 2011, 03:39:44 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on January 27, 2011, 03:23:41 PM
DR George, I had never read about the history of Mozart's names before. Thanks for posting it.

My pleasure. I knew that "Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart" wasn't all that there was to his name, but I also didn't know about the history.
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Post by: George on January 27, 2011, 03:40:15 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on January 27, 2011, 03:24:26 PM
The foundation check from December arrived. Tomorrow I mail my check for the health insurance premium. I guess I'm good for a couple of months.

Great news! It's about freakin' time!
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Post by: John G. on January 27, 2011, 03:41:20 PM: Quote from: TCB on January 27, 2011, 02:08:18 PM
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Off to cover an early breakfast event. This is a prelude to tomorrow's Cowboy Breakfast, the largest free breakfast in the world. If the weather is fine tomorrow, tens of thousands will show up for free breakfast tacos, some country music and some fun at way too early an hour.

This morning, the volunteers are making 7,000 or so tacos to take to the Army Medical Center in town and hand them out to vets and hospital staff alike.

Wow!
Actually, it was only 3,000. But it was impressive to watch them.

http://www.savorsa.com/2011/01/gearing-up-for-the-cowboy-breakfast/

Is that you on camera, or are you the voice off-camera?
Voice off camera. The man on camera is the chairman of the event.
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Post by: John G. on January 27, 2011, 03:42:13 PM: Quote from: Jane on January 27, 2011, 11:09:14 AM
DR John G now that I've walked Sherlock I've had time to check out http://www.savorsa.com. You have a nice site. If I knew anyone in the area I would send it to them.
Thank you. I appreciate that.
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Post by: John G. on January 27, 2011, 03:44:32 PM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on January 27, 2011, 02:15:32 PM
I woke up and looked out the window this morning and decided to take the day off. But I'm wondering if the office was open at all--I logged in to our office network and saw no one on-line in Office Communicator. So maybe I had a snow day afterall...
I remember snowfalls like that and I'm glad to see them via pictures. I hope your body isn't aching after shoveling all that.
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Post by: John G. on January 27, 2011, 03:45:17 PM: Things appear to be headed in the right direction, but I won't hear until later if the papers were signed on their side.
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Post by: John G. on January 27, 2011, 03:52:12 PM: And I spoke with Mom today. She's still in a lot of pain, which she was told about before the surgery, but she says she never imagined it would be like this. That said, she has started reading again, the pills are working their magic and she has taken a few steps around the house.

Laughter is not the best medicine in her situation, as laughing only brings on more pain.
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Post by: JMK on January 27, 2011, 03:59:02 PM: Quote from: John G. on January 27, 2011, 03:39:11 PM
Quote from: JMK on January 27, 2011, 10:25:25 AM
What's your website, JohnG?
www.SavorSA.com

Yes, stupid ol' me finally figured that out. ;D
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Post by: JMK on January 27, 2011, 03:59:28 PM: Betsy has relatives in Texas. We need to visit.
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Post by: Jane on January 27, 2011, 03:59:33 PM: Noel it was nice to see you.
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Post by: Jane on January 27, 2011, 04:03:53 PM: DR Dan (the Man) your photos remind me more of our days in Massachusetts. In PA we had a short driveway & an attached garage. I have wonderful memories of sledding in PA. Your photos also remind me why I want to go to an even warmer climate than we currently live in :)
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 27, 2011, 04:08:26 PM: Quote from: Jane on January 27, 2011, 04:03:53 PM
DR Dan (the Man) your photos remind me more of our days in Massachusetts. In PA we had a short driveway & an attached garage. I have wonderful memories of sledding in PA. Your photos also remind me why I want to go to an even warmer climate than we currently live in :)

I might change my mind when I get older and moving piles of snow gets to be too much for me, but for now I still enjoy having four seasons, even if it includes moving piles of snow.
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Post by: Jane on January 27, 2011, 04:09:23 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on January 27, 2011, 03:24:26 PM
The foundation check from December arrived. Tomorrow I mail my check for the health insurance premium. I guess I'm good for a couple of months.

:)
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Post by: Jane on January 27, 2011, 04:14:55 PM: Quote from: John G. on January 27, 2011, 03:52:12 PM
And I spoke with Mom today. She's still in a lot of pain, which she was told about before the surgery, but she says she never imagined it would be like this. That said, she has started reading again, the pills are working their magic and she has taken a few steps around the house.

Laughter is not the best medicine in her situation, as laughing only brings on more pain.

So true. I'm glad the pills are helping and she is able to move about some.
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Post by: Jane on January 27, 2011, 04:15:59 PM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on January 27, 2011, 04:08:26 PM
Quote from: Jane on January 27, 2011, 04:03:53 PM
DR Dan (the Man) your photos remind me more of our days in Massachusetts. In PA we had a short driveway & an attached garage. I have wonderful memories of sledding in PA. Your photos also remind me why I want to go to an even warmer climate than we currently live in :)

I might change my mind when I get older and moving piles of snow gets to be too much for me, but for now I still enjoy having four seasons, even if it includes moving piles of snow.

I would miss spring and fall if we moved. Four mild seasons is nice, especially if we have a mild winter as we are right now.
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Post by: John G. on January 27, 2011, 04:31:07 PM: Quote from: JMK on January 27, 2011, 03:59:28 PM
Betsy has relatives in Texas. We need to visit.
It's a fairly large state. What part?
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Post by: Ginny on January 27, 2011, 04:33:51 PM: Good $$$ news from DR Elmore!
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:03:27 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on January 27, 2011, 03:24:26 PM
The foundation check from December arrived. Tomorrow I mail my check for the health insurance premium. I guess I'm good for a couple of months.

Great news!
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Post by: bk on January 27, 2011, 05:34:43 PM: Page four???
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Post by: bk on January 27, 2011, 05:36:04 PM: I Xeroxed, I delivered, I banked, I went to the framers. I'm home and shall await Muse Margaret's call sometime later this evening.
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:40:42 PM: Has everyone's computer been buried in a snow bank?
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:41:20 PM: This is just plain embarrassing.
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:42:58 PM: I think that everyone is busy... cooking dinner
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:43:15 PM: I think that everyone is busy... getting drunk.
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:43:38 PM: I think that everyone is busy... having a snowball fight.
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:44:02 PM: I think that everyone is busy... doing The Twist.
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:44:33 PM: PAGE FIVE!
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:44:54 PM: I think that everyone is busy... making love.
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:45:16 PM: I think that everyone is busy... baking a pizza.
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Post by: John G. on January 27, 2011, 05:45:23 PM: Got too much boring reading tonight.
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:45:42 PM: I think that everyone is busy... exploring darkest Africa.
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:46:14 PM: You were next John.

I think that everyone is busy... doing homework.
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:46:43 PM: I think that everyone is busy... eating breakfast tacos for dinner.
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:47:11 PM: I think that everyone is busy... attending a Broadway show.
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:47:29 PM: I think that everyone is busy... writing a new novel.
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:47:47 PM: I think that everyone is busy... writing an old novel.
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:48:08 PM: I think that everyone is busy... ignoring my posts.
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:48:28 PM: I think that everyone is busy... thinking up their own posts.
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:48:50 PM: I think that everyone is busy... doing their 2010 taxes.
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:49:15 PM: I think that everyone is busy... flying to Costa Rica.
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:49:35 PM: I think that everyone is busy... watching PORTLANDIA.
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:50:12 PM: I think that everyone is busy... doing the forbidden dance.
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:50:53 PM: I think that everyone is busy... planning Valentine's Day.
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:51:31 PM: I think that everyone is busy... making a Red Velvet Cake.
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:52:08 PM: I think that everyone is busy... listening to their latest Kritzerland release.
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:52:49 PM: I think that everyone is busy... watching ABC WORLD NEWS TONIGHT.
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:53:27 PM: I think that everyone is busy... writing me an e-mail telling me that the newscast is over.
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:54:05 PM: I think that everyone is busy... cancelling their Egyptian vacation plans.
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:54:29 PM: I think that everyone is busy... filling out their Oscar ballot.
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:54:55 PM: I think that everyone is busy... laughing at my stupidity.
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:55:20 PM: I think that everyone is busy... waiting for Cilla to save the day!
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:55:47 PM: I think that everyone is busy... playing charades.
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Post by: Jane on January 27, 2011, 05:55:53 PM: ;D
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:56:12 PM: I think that everyone is busy... checking into a New York hotel.
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:56:44 PM: I think that everyone is busy... e-mailing me to shut up.
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:57:04 PM: I think that everyone is busy... getting us to the next page.
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Post by: Jane on January 27, 2011, 05:57:17 PM: My brother just emailed me the news that the Mystery Bookstore in Westwood is closing. :(
http://centurycity.patch.com/articles/westwoods-mystery-bookstore-to-close
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:57:30 PM: PAGE SIX!
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Post by: Jane on January 27, 2011, 06:03:54 PM: Feeling good about yourself DR TCB? ;)
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 27, 2011, 06:04:17 PM: Quote from: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:57:30 PM
PAGE SIX!

If there were a picture dictionary, yours would be next to "scary." ;D

That was some page!
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Post by: Jane on January 27, 2011, 06:06:22 PM: :(
http://new.music.yahoo.com/various-artists/news/marvelettes-co-founder-gladys-horton-dies-at-66--62009063
Marvelettes (Please Mr. Postman) co-founder Gladys Horton dies at 66
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 27, 2011, 06:15:56 PM: I think TCB is busy... piddling, twiddling and resolving.
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Post by: Laura on January 27, 2011, 06:17:19 PM: TCB, you left out "shoveling rocks."
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 06:35:31 PM: Quote from: Jane on January 27, 2011, 06:03:54 PM
Feeling good about yourself DR TCB? ;)

Well, I got us to page six.
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 06:36:32 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on January 27, 2011, 06:04:17 PM
Quote from: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:57:30 PM
PAGE SIX!

If there were a picture dictionary, yours would be next to "scary." ;D

That was some page!

B O O !
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 06:37:48 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on January 27, 2011, 06:15:56 PM
I think TCB is busy... piddling, twiddling and resolving.

I have already piddled, too tired to twiddle, and resolved not to mention either one again.
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 06:38:19 PM: Quote from: Laura on January 27, 2011, 06:17:19 PM
TCB, you left out "shoveling rocks."

Shhhh! That is our little secret!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 27, 2011, 06:42:47 PM: Quote from: TCB on January 27, 2011, 06:36:32 PM
Quote from: elmore3003 on January 27, 2011, 06:04:17 PM
Quote from: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:57:30 PM
PAGE SIX!

If there were a picture dictionary, yours would be next to "scary." ;D

That was some page!

B O O !

Boo says "WHAT??"
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Post by: Ben on January 27, 2011, 06:44:57 PM: Greetings. I'm posting from my Sony E-reader. The browser is a bit clunky but if I'm ever away from my computer and there is an avaiable network and I need a Haines fix it looks like I can do it with this. As Cilla has been known to say, Cool Beans!
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Post by: bk on January 27, 2011, 06:45:46 PM: Thanks to TCB we've reached page six and no thanks to those who are errant and truant and who will shortly be getting a bitch-slapping from here to eternity and hell and back.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 27, 2011, 06:49:09 PM: Good evening, I spent most of the day in Omaha doing an asylum hearing. I am tired, but the drive was nice. Bright sunny beautiful day. It was 43 degrees in Omaha when I got there
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 27, 2011, 06:49:52 PM: Quote from: Ben on January 27, 2011, 06:44:57 PM
Greetings. I'm posting from my Sony E-reader. The browser is a bit clunky but if I'm ever away from my computer and there is an avaiable network and I need a Haines fix it looks like I can do it with this. As Cilla has been known to say, Cool Beans!

Cool Beans! :D
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 27, 2011, 06:50:45 PM: Boo is curled up on my lap purring like crazy
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Post by: John G. on January 27, 2011, 06:52:52 PM: Three chapters of "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions" and I'm crying uncle.
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 06:53:33 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on January 27, 2011, 06:42:47 PM
Quote from: TCB on January 27, 2011, 06:36:32 PM
Quote from: elmore3003 on January 27, 2011, 06:04:17 PM
Quote from: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:57:30 PM
PAGE SIX!

If there were a picture dictionary, yours would be next to "scary." ;D

That was some page!

B O O !

Boo says "WHAT??"

Here kitty, kitty!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 27, 2011, 06:54:29 PM: Boo says...."I'M TAKING A CAT NAP LEAVE ME ALONE".
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 06:55:54 PM: I need to clean up the kitchen and get ready for bed. Tomorrow is an unpaid Furlough Day and I don't want to miss a single minute of it.
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 06:56:36 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on January 27, 2011, 06:54:29 PM
Boo says...."I'M TAKING A CAT NAP LEAVE ME ALONE".

Sorrry, no catnip for Boo.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 27, 2011, 06:56:41 PM: DR Jane and Ginny. I'm still reading The Lacuna. I'm not sure why. I think the biggest problem is I really could care a less about the main character. I don't dislike it enough to quit reading it, but it's close
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Post by: TCB on January 27, 2011, 06:56:56 PM: G'night!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 27, 2011, 06:57:53 PM: Quote from: TCB on January 27, 2011, 06:56:36 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on January 27, 2011, 06:54:29 PM
Boo says...."I'M TAKING A CAT NAP LEAVE ME ALONE".

Sorrry, no catnip for Boo.

She must have read this post. The minute I saw it she meowed and jumped down, lol
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 27, 2011, 06:58:37 PM: Night TCB
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Post by: Laura on January 27, 2011, 06:58:56 PM: She was reading your mind as you read the post, Cillaliz.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 27, 2011, 07:00:27 PM: I really am tired. I worked very hard to get ready for this hearing. I thought it would take an hour or so, we were there from 1:00 until 4:30. The judge said he'll announce his decision in May. So, at least that's a few more months for my client to be here
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 27, 2011, 07:00:46 PM: Quote from: Laura on January 27, 2011, 06:58:56 PM
She was reading your mind as you read the post, Cillaliz.

They do that you know
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Post by: Laura on January 27, 2011, 07:01:47 PM: That's good news, at least, Cillaliz.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 27, 2011, 07:02:56 PM: I think I'm going to go get a red orange. I had no idea a cara card orange was red inside until I bought it. I like them
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 27, 2011, 07:03:31 PM: Look it's Page 7
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Post by: Laura on January 27, 2011, 07:04:54 PM: I, myself, feel very safe tonight in Phoenix, Arizona, knowing that Steven Seagal is on patrol fighting crime in Maricopa County.

http://www.azcentral.com/community/phoenix/articles/2011/01/27/20110127maricopa-sheriff-arpaio-crime-immigration-sweep-phoenix-abrk.html
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Post by: Jane on January 27, 2011, 07:07:38 PM: Quote from: Ben on January 27, 2011, 06:44:57 PM
Greetings. I'm posting from my Sony E-reader. The browser is a bit clunky but if I'm ever away from my computer and there is an avaiable network and I need a Haines fix it looks like I can do it with this. As Cilla has been known to say, Cool Beans!

:)
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Post by: Jane on January 27, 2011, 07:08:41 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on January 27, 2011, 06:49:09 PM
Good evening, I spent most of the day in Omaha doing an asylum hearing. I am tired, but the drive was nice. Bright sunny beautiful day. It was 43 degrees in Omaha when I got there

Much better than had to gone on the original date. :)
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Post by: John G. on January 27, 2011, 07:09:50 PM: Night, TCB.
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Post by: Jane on January 27, 2011, 07:11:09 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on January 27, 2011, 06:56:41 PM
DR Jane and Ginny. I'm still reading The Lacuna. I'm not sure why. I think the biggest problem is I really could care a less about the main character. I don't dislike it enough to quit reading it, but it's close

I wish you had been at my book group discussion. I might have been the only person complaining ;D. I really made a stink that I felt the historical parts of the novel were shouted at me instead of simply being part of the story. I liked the main character more than you seem to.
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Post by: Jane on January 27, 2011, 07:12:47 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on January 27, 2011, 07:00:27 PM
I really am tired. I worked very hard to get ready for this hearing. I thought it would take an hour or so, we were there from 1:00 until 4:30. The judge said he'll announce his decision in May. So, at least that's a few more months for my client to be here

Oh, is my previous comment regarding a different trip where you have to testify?
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Post by: Jane on January 27, 2011, 07:14:01 PM: Quote from: Laura on January 27, 2011, 07:04:54 PM
I, myself, feel very safe tonight in Phoenix, Arizona, knowing that Steven Seagal is on patrol fighting crime in Maricopa County.

http://www.azcentral.com/community/phoenix/articles/2011/01/27/20110127maricopa-sheriff-arpaio-crime-immigration-sweep-phoenix-abrk.html

;D
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Post by: vixmom on January 27, 2011, 07:15:16 PM: Well it tooka long time to dig out - interspersed as it was with trudging over to the corner to over to the corner to help push cars out of the barrier the snow plows left across the side street
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Post by: vixmom on January 27, 2011, 07:16:09 PM: By time we weere dug out and I was able to leave I got to work an hour late - however I more than made up for it by staying until 8:30
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Post by: John G. on January 27, 2011, 07:17:19 PM: Quote from: Jane on January 27, 2011, 07:11:09 PM
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DR Jane and Ginny. I'm still reading The Lacuna. I'm not sure why. I think the biggest problem is I really could care a less about the main character. I don't dislike it enough to quit reading it, but it's close

I wish you had been at my book group discussion. I might have been the only person complaining ;D. I really made a stink that I felt the historical parts of the novel were shouted at me instead of simply being part of the story. I liked the main character more than you seem to.
Kingsolver seems to have forgotten what subtlety is. "Prodigal Summer" was a laugh it was so stilted. When I reviewed it, I remember comparing the dialogue unfavorably to a Soviet tractor musical.
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Post by: Laura on January 27, 2011, 07:17:51 PM: Hey, now! I think someone stole MY idea:
http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/01/27/airport.carpets.website/index.html
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Post by: vixmom on January 27, 2011, 07:19:43 PM: tomorrow is definltey going to be one of those 12 hour days ... ah well it's a living
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Post by: Laura on January 27, 2011, 07:22:03 PM: I wish you could find something better, Vixmom.
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Post by: Laura on January 27, 2011, 07:25:11 PM: Here's a new one: suicide by bear. This was the prison escapee from last summer.
http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2011/01/27/20110127arizona-fugitive-planned-suicide-by-bear.html
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Post by: Jane on January 27, 2011, 07:30:28 PM: Quote from: vixmom on January 27, 2011, 07:16:09 PM
By time we weere dug out and I was able to leave I got to work an hour late - however I more than made up for it by staying until 8:30

I feel so bad for you.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2011, 07:31:18 PM: Quote from: John G. on January 27, 2011, 07:17:19 PM
Quote from: Jane on January 27, 2011, 07:11:09 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on January 27, 2011, 06:56:41 PM
DR Jane and Ginny. I'm still reading The Lacuna. I'm not sure why. I think the biggest problem is I really could care a less about the main character. I don't dislike it enough to quit reading it, but it's close

I wish you had been at my book group discussion. I might have been the only person complaining ;D. I really made a stink that I felt the historical parts of the novel were shouted at me instead of simply being part of the story. I liked the main character more than you seem to.
Kingsolver seems to have forgotten what subtlety is. "Prodigal Summer" was a laugh it was so stilted. When I reviewed it, I remember comparing the dialogue unfavorably to a Soviet tractor musical.

Thing is most the people in my group didn't agree with me, nor did they really understand my issue with it.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: vixmom on January 27, 2011, 07:32:11 PM: congtratulations to BK on finishing the book I am looking forward to reading it
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2011, 07:33:53 PM: Quote from: Laura on January 27, 2011, 07:17:51 PM
Hey, now! I think someone stole MY idea:
http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/01/27/airport.carpets.website/index.html

If you had begun a rug blog you could be rich today ;)
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: Jane on January 27, 2011, 07:34:21 PM: Quote from: Laura on January 27, 2011, 07:25:11 PM
Here's a new one: suicide by bear. This was the prison escapee from last summer.
http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2011/01/27/20110127arizona-fugitive-planned-suicide-by-bear.html

Sad while very funny.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: vixmom on January 27, 2011, 07:34:48 PM: Successful Legal resolution Vibes to John G., FJL, DakotaCelt, Cilla and the Assistant
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: vixmom on January 27, 2011, 07:35:20 PM: Quote from: Laura on January 27, 2011, 07:25:11 PM
Here's a new one: suicide by bear. This was the prison escapee from last summer.
http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2011/01/27/20110127arizona-fugitive-planned-suicide-by-bear.html

copy cats!!
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: Cillaliz on January 27, 2011, 07:36:17 PM: Quote from: Laura on January 27, 2011, 07:04:54 PM
I, myself, feel very safe tonight in Phoenix, Arizona, knowing that Steven Seagal is on patrol fighting crime in Maricopa County.

http://www.azcentral.com/community/phoenix/articles/2011/01/27/20110127maricopa-sheriff-arpaio-crime-immigration-sweep-phoenix-abrk.html

Oh good grief
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: Cillaliz on January 27, 2011, 07:37:12 PM: Quote from: Jane on January 27, 2011, 07:08:41 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on January 27, 2011, 06:49:09 PM
Good evening, I spent most of the day in Omaha doing an asylum hearing. I am tired, but the drive was nice. Bright sunny beautiful day. It was 43 degrees in Omaha when I got there

Much better than had to gone on the original date. :)

? You must be thinking of a different hearing. This is the original date of this hearing
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: Laura on January 27, 2011, 07:40:19 PM: I mean, really. There are plenty of things right here in the desert that would eat you if you were dead. Like turkey vultures. Or coyotes.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: Cillaliz on January 27, 2011, 07:41:05 PM: Quote from: Jane on January 27, 2011, 07:11:09 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on January 27, 2011, 06:56:41 PM
DR Jane and Ginny. I'm still reading The Lacuna. I'm not sure why. I think the biggest problem is I really could care a less about the main character. I don't dislike it enough to quit reading it, but it's close

I wish you had been at my book group discussion. I might have been the only person complaining ;D. I really made a stink that I felt the historical parts of the novel were shouted at me instead of simply being part of the story. I liked the main character more than you seem to.

I think there are too many historical things, especially since he's almost always just an observer. I agree they really aren't part of the story. I think they take away from getting to know the main character. I liked him a lot at the beginnning, but I don't really care anymore. I'll see how I feel as I keep going on
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: Cillaliz on January 27, 2011, 07:42:03 PM: Quote from: Jane on January 27, 2011, 07:12:47 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on January 27, 2011, 07:00:27 PM
I really am tired. I worked very hard to get ready for this hearing. I thought it would take an hour or so, we were there from 1:00 until 4:30. The judge said he'll announce his decision in May. So, at least that's a few more months for my client to be here

Oh, is my previous comment regarding a different trip where you have to testify?

It must be. I didn't have to go. The guy was convicted without me
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: Laura on January 27, 2011, 07:42:57 PM: So, Cilla, was the toddler thing referring to your three cats?
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: Cillaliz on January 27, 2011, 07:45:01 PM: Quote from: Laura on January 27, 2011, 07:40:19 PM
I mean, really. There are plenty of things right here in the desert that would eat you if you were dead. Like turkey vultures. Or coyotes.

or javalinas
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: Cillaliz on January 27, 2011, 07:45:50 PM: Quote from: Laura on January 27, 2011, 07:42:57 PM
So, Cilla, was the toddler thing referring to your three cats?

Yes.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: John G. on January 27, 2011, 07:46:14 PM: Quote from: Laura on January 27, 2011, 07:25:11 PM
Here's a new one: suicide by bear. This was the prison escapee from last summer.
http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2011/01/27/20110127arizona-fugitive-planned-suicide-by-bear.html
;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: Cillaliz on January 27, 2011, 07:46:32 PM: It's really strange to do a hearing when I'm in the courtroom with my client and our witnesses and everyone else is on a tv screen from Chicago.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: Cillaliz on January 27, 2011, 07:48:21 PM: Tomorrow I have to write a brief and get it filed. It's on a completely different issue in a different court than I have been thinking about all week. The nice thing is, I've blocked off the whole day to do it. So, I can get some sleep, then get up, put on my comfortable clothes and focus on one thing until it's done. I like that
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: Cillaliz on January 27, 2011, 07:52:11 PM: Ok, I need to go to bed. I may try to read a little. The Lacuna is a good sedative
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: bk on January 27, 2011, 08:00:27 PM: Finished watching a motion picture and am now listening to music.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: Ginny on January 27, 2011, 08:03:05 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on January 27, 2011, 06:56:41 PM
DR Jane and Ginny. I'm still reading The Lacuna. I'm not sure why. I think the biggest problem is I really could care a less about the main character. I don't dislike it enough to quit reading it, but it's close

It's still on my bedside table, bookmarked at the halfway point. I feel the same way, DR Cillaliz.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: Michael on January 27, 2011, 08:05:10 PM: Quote from: Druxy on January 27, 2011, 07:42:03 AM
TOD:

Since I've worked in so many different areas, that's a very difficult question. So, I'll break it down by area:

Public Relations:

1976 "Best Song" Oscar campaign for Paul Francis Webster/Sammy Fain

Theatre:

JOLSON

Film:

CHEYENNE WARRIOR

Book (Fiction):

ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD

Book (Non-Fiction):

MY FORTY-FIVE YEARS IN HOLLYWOOD AND HOW I ESCAPED ALIVE (Writing this was very cathartic)

Was this "The World That Never Was" from Half A House? and the 800 number? It is one of the few Academy Award nominated songs I do not have a recording of. the others are from the 40's
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: vixmom on January 27, 2011, 08:31:28 PM: sotired
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: Laura on January 27, 2011, 08:31:52 PM: Go to bed, Vixmom.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: bk on January 27, 2011, 08:40:05 PM: I am more than happy to say that I have just had the Muse Margaret call and I'll just say she loved the last eighty pages. She was very specific, she didn't guess the guilty party, she was totally satisfied with who it was and all the attendant explanations - and my two favorite things in this eighty pages were also hers and involve subtle emotional moments. She had three teeny-tiny word things that I changed and I am done with this book and I am happy, happy, happy (that is three happys) and am walking on both air and clouds nine and ten.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: Laura on January 27, 2011, 09:01:02 PM: Great news, BK!
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: Sam on January 27, 2011, 10:09:39 PM: Hi ;D
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: Sam on January 27, 2011, 10:10:54 PM: Congrats bk 8)
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: Sam on January 27, 2011, 10:11:56 PM: Vibes everyone. :)

Night everyone. :)

Weekend. :) :)
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: Matthew on January 27, 2011, 10:56:21 PM: Ugh - end of the day -- could use a slap
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 27, 2011, 11:37:45 PM: Good Evening!

So...
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 27, 2011, 11:38:31 PM: Quote from: Matthew on January 27, 2011, 10:56:21 PM
Ugh - end of the day -- could use a slap

Here ya' go...

SLAP (http://www.soundsnap.com/node/109323)

*That's actually two just to be safe. ;D
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 27, 2011, 11:39:11 PM: Quote from: bk on January 27, 2011, 08:40:05 PM
I am more than happy to say that I have just had the Muse Margaret call and I'll just say she loved the last eighty pages. She was very specific, she didn't guess the guilty party, she was totally satisfied with who it was and all the attendant explanations - and my two favorite things in this eighty pages were also hers and involve subtle emotional moments. She had three teeny-tiny word things that I changed and I am done with this book and I am happy, happy, happy (that is three happys) and am walking on both air and clouds nine and ten.

Congrats, bk!
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 27, 2011, 11:41:22 PM: Quote from: Laura on January 27, 2011, 07:17:51 PM
Hey, now! I think someone stole MY idea:
http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/01/27/airport.carpets.website/index.html

:o :o :o :o :o

Airports and Casinos!

The noive!

:o :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 27, 2011, 11:42:31 PM: Quote from: Laura on January 27, 2011, 07:04:54 PM
I, myself, feel very safe tonight in Phoenix, Arizona, knowing that Steven Seagal is on patrol fighting crime in Maricopa County.

http://www.azcentral.com/community/phoenix/articles/2011/01/27/20110127maricopa-sheriff-arpaio-crime-immigration-sweep-phoenix-abrk.html

Could you ask him for his autograph for me?

;D
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: George on January 27, 2011, 11:45:49 PM: Quote from: bk on January 27, 2011, 08:40:05 PM
I am more than happy to say that I have just had the Muse Margaret call and I'll just say she loved the last eighty pages. She was very specific, she didn't guess the guilty party, she was totally satisfied with who it was and all the attendant explanations - and my two favorite things in this eighty pages were also hers and involve subtle emotional moments. She had three teeny-tiny word things that I changed and I am done with this book and I am happy, happy, happy (that is three happys) and am walking on both air and clouds nine and ten.

Congrats, BK!
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2011, 12:03:18 AM: Quote from: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:44:54 PM
I think that everyone is busy... making love.

No comment.

Quote from: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:45:16 PM
I think that everyone is busy... baking a pizza.

No. -Tomorrow/Friday is pizza day.

Quote from: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:45:42 PM
I think that everyone is busy... exploring darkest Africa.

Nope.

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I think that everyone is busy... doing homework.

Nope. Although, I was studying some material.

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I think that everyone is busy... eating breakfast tacos for dinner.

No. I had an Indian Fish Curry for dinner tonight.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2011, 12:03:50 AM: Quote from: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:47:11 PM
I think that everyone is busy... attending a Broadway show.

Nope. -But I did hang out with some Broadway actors and a stage manager tonight.

Quote from: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:47:29 PM
I think that everyone is busy... writing a new novel.

Nope.

Quote from: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:47:47 PM
I think that everyone is busy... writing an old novel.

Nope.

Quote from: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:48:08 PM
I think that everyone is busy... ignoring my posts.

Well, since I wasn't "here", it was not possible for me to "ignore".

Quote from: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:48:28 PM
I think that everyone is busy... thinking up their own posts.

Sorta.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2011, 12:04:20 AM: Quote from: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:48:50 PM
I think that everyone is busy... doing their 2010 taxes.

Not yet. Still waiting for a W-2 and some 1099's.

Quote from: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:49:35 PM
I think that everyone is busy... watching PORTLANDIA.

Nope. -But it is on my DVR.

Quote from: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:50:12 PM
I think that everyone is busy... doing the forbidden dance.

Well.. I was doing something forbidden, but it wasn't a dance.

Quote from: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:50:53 PM
I think that everyone is busy... planning Valentine's Day.

Maybe.

Quote from: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:51:31 PM
I think that everyone is busy... making a Red Velvet Cake.

No. A Chocolate One since today was apparently Chocolate Cake Day. ???
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2011, 12:05:07 AM: Quote from: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:52:08 PM
I think that everyone is busy... listening to their latest Kritzerland release.

Alas, my iPod was not charged up.

Quote from: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:52:49 PM
I think that everyone is busy... watching ABC WORLD NEWS TONIGHT.

No. I prefer NBC. Well, actually... I prefer Brian Williams.

Quote from: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:53:27 PM
I think that everyone is busy... writing me an e-mail telling me that the newscast is over.

See above.

Quote from: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:54:05 PM
I think that everyone is busy... cancelling their Egyptian vacation plans.

No. -However, my friend, Andy is planning a visit to Egypt in the Fall.

Quote from: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:54:29 PM
I think that everyone is busy... filling out their Oscar ballot.

No. I usually don't do that until the night before the ceremony.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2011, 12:05:30 AM: Quote from: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:54:55 PM
I think that everyone is busy... laughing at my stupidity.

No comment.

Quote from: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:55:20 PM
I think that everyone is busy... waiting for Cilla to save the day!

Well...

Quote from: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:55:47 PM
I think that everyone is busy... playing charades.

No. Although... Hmm...

Quote from: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:56:12 PM
I think that everyone is busy... checking into a New York hotel.

No. But I did walk by a few New York hotels earlier tonight.

Quote from: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:56:44 PM
I think that everyone is busy... e-mailing me to shut up.

No comment.

Quote from: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:57:04 PM
I think that everyone is busy... getting us to the next page.

Most likely.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2011, 12:08:49 AM: Quote from: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:43:15 PM
I think that everyone is busy... getting drunk.

No. -Although, I did sample some cocktails.

Quote from: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:43:38 PM
I think that everyone is busy... having a snowball fight.

I wish.

Quote from: TCB on January 27, 2011, 05:44:02 PM
I think that everyone is busy... doing The Twist.

Again.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2011, 12:11:34 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on January 27, 2011, 03:19:52 PM
Speaking of music, my composer friend Peter Foley recommended this fantastic history of twentieth century music, which is highly entertaining:

I love Alex Ross' "The Rest Is Noise" - as well as his writings for "The New Yorker", many of which have been expanded and included in his newest book, "Listen To This".

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/319vOgcT9qL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg)
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2011, 12:18:29 AM: OK...

It's late.

I have a breakfast meeting in the morning.

And I think my scarf gave me a rash on my neck. ???

Goodnight.