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Title: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: bk on March 27, 2011, 11:30:50 PM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes were big and scored, and now it is time for you to post until the big cows come home.
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Post by: bk on March 27, 2011, 11:32:28 PM: And the word of the day is: FAROUCHE!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 27, 2011, 11:40:31 PM: Farouche! Farouche! Farouche is on fire!

::)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 27, 2011, 11:42:25 PM: As I was saying...

Earlier tonight, my friend/host, David, and I attended a special event at The Publican (http://thepublicanrestaurant.com/) here in Chicago. It was a book release party/dinner, signing and reading for Gabrielle Hamilton's new memoir, "Blood, Bones & Butter (http://bloodbonesandbutter.net/).

It was truly one of the best culinary experiences I've ever, well, experienced. From making the reservation to claiming my coat at coat-check, it could not have been a more pleasant and perfect experience.

Great Beer and Wine. Great Food. Great Service. An ideal setting. And, most importantly, Great People. There were over 150 people in attendance, and it was like everyone in the room had known each other for years. I don't think I've ever walked into a restaurant before that immediately struck me with a sense of community... Until earlier tonight. Even the staff managed to sustain an air of friendliness while being attentive and professional.

I got to talk to the gentleman who raised the lamb that was being featured during the dinner. I talked to the restaurant's "beer master". Patron after patron walked up to me and my friend, David, to introduce themselves, shake hands and ask "Where are you from? What brought you here?". -And we even ended up sitting next to the couple who run Moveable Feast (http://www.moveablefeastgeneva.com/). They cater special events for Oprah and Harpo Studios, and their "Deeply Fudgy Brownies" (http://www.moveablefeastgeneva.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=31) were one of "Oprah's Favorite Things". *They asked David and myself for our business cards - "You'll have a box of brownies waiting for you when you get back to NYC." :)

The Food - and I've been posting the menu over the past couple of posts - was wonderful. I could have made a whole meal out of just the salad alone and left completely satisfied and happy. And our server, Tim, even brought me out a second serving of the dessert:

Croissaint Bread Pudding with Rhubarb, and Brown Butter Ice Cream.

And the restaurant itself was a total WOW! Even the bathrooms and wash sink were beautiful!

It really was a great evening.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 27, 2011, 11:45:13 PM: And...

Chef Gabrielle Hamilton not only signed the menu for my friend, David, but she even asked to rub my hair/head! -And I let her!

;D
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 27, 2011, 11:49:41 PM: As for the Topic of the Day...

The only thing coming to my mind right now is "Jason and the Argonauts".

And "The Poseidon Adventure".

::)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 27, 2011, 11:50:03 PM: OK... I definitely need some sleep.

Goodnight.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 27, 2011, 11:55:16 PM: OH!!!!!

GO VCU RAMS!!!!

:)
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Post by: Ben on March 28, 2011, 02:39:38 AM: Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Ben on March 28, 2011, 02:42:26 AM: I'm using the new laptop and have been for a few days.

It works very well but the one thing I can't do is get the turntable and Audacity to work together. Thankfully, I decided when I bought the laptop to get the high end version of Windows 7 which has an XP mode. I fired that up and Audacity works fine. Anthony will be able to continue his little business of transferring records and tapes to CDs.

Now I just have to wait for the desktop to arrive (tentatively Wednesday). I'm seeing High with Kathleen Turner that night so I will have to wait to set up the machine.
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Post by: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 04:20:33 AM: TOD
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Post by: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 04:20:47 AM: and now to work
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Post by: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 04:21:01 AM: have a great day everyone!!
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 28, 2011, 04:46:54 AM: Good morning, all! This crisis of yesterday continues in this morning's emails. I am tired of responding with "get an attorney who deals in recordings to negotiate your contract since you don't seem to have much of a grasp on what things mean in legalese." Instead, the response is more pissing and moaning. Pick up the phone and call someone who can clarify things.

No, you wanna conga!

I feel I'm dancing on a precipice with all the work I've been doing and, since I feel this could all crash due to a well-intentioned amateur, I don't know how to proceed. I don't want to go back to the California job with its insanity and I'm not sure I want to keep the one I'm currently involved in, so I'm between rocks and hard places.

Constructively, i am doing laundry.

More coffee.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 28, 2011, 04:48:51 AM: TOD:
Peter Pan
Pirates of the Caribbean (No 1 only - stop the franchise!)
The Crimson Pirate, which I've not seen in years
The Pirates of Penzance (bad film, great score, better in Central Park)
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Post by: Druxy on March 28, 2011, 05:08:52 AM: TOD:

CAPTAIN BLOOD
THE SEA HAWK
THE BLACK SWAN (Tyrone Power version)
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 28, 2011, 05:43:07 AM: The Cincinnati Kid
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 28, 2011, 05:44:07 AM: I like sea adventures, especially when they star Mr Flynn or Mr Power....

The Black Swan is probably my favorite since it also features Mr Laird Cregar

Captain Blood is also most entertaining
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Post by: Ginny on March 28, 2011, 05:44:37 AM: Monday morning greetings! I have an appointment today with my cardiologist to see what he says about my recent stress test and echocardiogram.
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Post by: Kerry on March 28, 2011, 05:56:10 AM: Good Morning. No pirates come to mind at the moment.
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Post by: Ginny on March 28, 2011, 06:02:19 AM: TOD - OK, I'll admit it. I like TITANIC (the de Caprio/Winslet version) and George Clooney's THE PERFECT STORM.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 28, 2011, 06:07:35 AM: Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And I think I'm going to head down to The Coffee Studio (http://www.thecoffeestudio.com/) for some coffee with a side of free Wi-Fi. ;)
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Post by: Ben on March 28, 2011, 06:09:26 AM: Here is a nice article from the NY Times about former child star and youngest Tony Winner

Daisy Eagan (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/28/theater/daisy-eagan-in-still-daisy-after-all-these-years.html?hpw)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 28, 2011, 06:11:27 AM: Quote from: Ben on March 28, 2011, 02:42:26 AM
I'm using the new laptop and have been for a few days.

It works very well but the one thing I can't do is get the turntable and Audacity to work together. Thankfully, I decided when I bought the laptop to get the high end version of Windows 7 which has an XP mode. I fired that up and Audacity works fine. Anthony will be able to continue his little business of transferring records and tapes to CDs.

Hmm... It appears you have use the current Audacity Beta (http://wiki.audacityteam.org/wiki/Windows_7_OS) version with Windows 7, and not the 1.2.6 "stable" version.

???
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 28, 2011, 06:16:15 AM: Quote from: Ben on March 28, 2011, 06:09:26 AM
Here is a nice article from the NY Times about former child star and youngest Tony Winner

Daisy Eagan (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/28/theater/daisy-eagan-in-still-daisy-after-all-these-years.html?hpw)

I'm sort of surprised that she and/or they made no mention of that Bravo reality/documentary series she was featured in that focused on actors trying to get their careers going. Although, since the series only lasted a season, well...

The It Factor (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0307762/fullcredits#cast)
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: bk on March 28, 2011, 06:17:07 AM: I'm up (barely) and have announced everywhere - I hope I did, anyway - I really can't see straight right now and perhaps I'll go back to bed.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 28, 2011, 06:21:42 AM: The laundry is finished and the kitchen and bathroom mopped. When the floors are dry, I'll put the laundry away and decide what to do with my day. I think I will continue tallying the EILEEN scores until further notice. I do believe around noon I will head to the NYPL for more research on some writers I need to discuss.

I'm also waiting to speak to the producer of the Herbert recordings about her thoughts on what's going on in Bryn Mawr.
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Post by: Ben on March 28, 2011, 06:37:08 AM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on March 28, 2011, 06:11:27 AM
Quote from: Ben on March 28, 2011, 02:42:26 AM
I'm using the new laptop and have been for a few days.

It works very well but the one thing I can't do is get the turntable and Audacity to work together. Thankfully, I decided when I bought the laptop to get the high end version of Windows 7 which has an XP mode. I fired that up and Audacity works fine. Anthony will be able to continue his little business of transferring records and tapes to CDs.

Hmm... It appears you have use the current Audacity Beta (http://wiki.audacityteam.org/wiki/Windows_7_OS) version with Windows 7, and not the 1.2.6 "stable" version.

???

Oh, we tried the latest version. We tried every version. It's frustrating but since we can get it to work in XP mode I'm not going to play around anymore.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 28, 2011, 07:40:02 AM: I think I'll save the NYPL for tomorrow. I have my physical exam at 10:30, so I'll head to the NYPL after that. Today, I'll try to finish up the EILEEN tally.

I spoke to the record producer; we agree we have Trouble with a T and that rhymes with B and that stands for Bryn Mawr. She's got some thoughts and I'm going to continue what needs to be done before I make any decision regarding staying or going.
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Post by: Ginny on March 28, 2011, 07:46:59 AM: DR Elmore - I have a quote rolling around in my head:

Not to decide is to decide

Vibes & Hugs for you...
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Post by: John G. on March 28, 2011, 07:47:28 AM: Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on March 28, 2011, 07:49:18 AM: TOD: The Pirates of Penzance (I think the movie version is wonderful, even if the staging and the film of the Central Park staging is superior)

When I was a kid, I remember liking "Swashbuckler." I wonder if I would nowadays.

Outside of the Errol Flynn swashbucklers, not much else comes to mind.
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Post by: John G. on March 28, 2011, 07:50:06 AM: Jose, the dinner sounds great. I love it, too, when, on top of a good meal, the bathroom is even impressive.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 28, 2011, 08:03:42 AM: My physical exam tomorrow was with the wrong doctor, because my insurance company is a fool. So, my physical is now in May. Jesus!
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Post by: Ginny on March 28, 2011, 08:26:06 AM: Richard has been outside supervising the AAA guys who were taking the flat tire off my car and putting the spare on. Shortly, we'll take it to our tire place so they can do what they have to do while we're in the Dayton 'burbs for my appointment.

Bye for now!
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 28, 2011, 08:34:16 AM: TOD:

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
PETER PAN (Disney Animated)
TREASURE ISLAND (Disney Live Action)
THE PIRATE (Kelly and Garland)
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 28, 2011, 08:34:50 AM: Now I can't get "Conga!" out of my mind.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 28, 2011, 08:36:23 AM: I have never seen any of the Pirates of the Caribbean films.
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Post by: TCB on March 28, 2011, 08:55:12 AM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on March 27, 2011, 11:45:13 PM
And...

Chef Gabrielle Hamilton not only signed the menu for my friend, David, but she even asked to rub my hair/head! -And I let her!

;D

Why? Does good luck come to whoever rubs a fairy's head?
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 28, 2011, 09:00:07 AM: Quote from: TCB on March 28, 2011, 08:55:12 AM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on March 27, 2011, 11:45:13 PM
And...

Chef Gabrielle Hamilton not only signed the menu for my friend, David, but she even asked to rub my hair/head! -And I let her!

;D

Why? Does good luck come to whoever rubs a fairy's head?

I think it's an Irish custom.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 28, 2011, 09:02:06 AM: Did anyone but me watch MILDRED PIERCE last night? I thought it was really well done. It's certainly different from the Crawford movie.
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Post by: TCB on March 28, 2011, 09:07:45 AM: Quote from: Ben on March 28, 2011, 06:09:26 AM
Here is a nice article from the NY Times about former child star and youngest Tony Winner

Daisy Eagan (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/28/theater/daisy-eagan-in-still-daisy-after-all-these-years.html?hpw)

Sounds like she could use the polish of a BK for her show.
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Post by: FJL on March 28, 2011, 09:26:26 AM: Is it afternoon already?
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Post by: TCB on March 28, 2011, 09:31:21 AM: Not for me.
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Post by: Ben on March 28, 2011, 09:46:51 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on March 28, 2011, 09:02:06 AM
Did anyone but me watch MILDRED PIERCE last night? I thought it was really well done. It's certainly different from the Crawford movie.

We don't have cable so I/we didn't watch it. I was also still tinkering with the computer. That's what happens when you're a geek (not the chicken head biting kind but the other kind).
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Post by: Ben on March 28, 2011, 09:48:13 AM: Anthony did watch the remake of Stepford Wives on This Network. Oy, it's still as bad as I remember it. He then switched over to Channel 50 (NJN Public Television) and watched the last hour of Charade w/the always gorgeous Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant
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Post by: John G. on March 28, 2011, 10:11:50 AM: Can't believe I forgot "The Pirate," one of my all-time favorites.

Here's a great swashbuckler cartoon for the day:

http://comics.com/9_chickweed_lane/
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Post by: bk on March 28, 2011, 10:24:14 AM: I'm up again - got three more hours of sleep, which was nice.
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Post by: George on March 28, 2011, 11:14:32 AM: Quote from: Ben on March 28, 2011, 06:09:26 AM
Here is a nice article from the NY Times about former child star and youngest Tony Winner

Daisy Eagan (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/28/theater/daisy-eagan-in-still-daisy-after-all-these-years.html?hpw)

That's a great article, Ben. And here in Olympia, Capital Playhouse (http://www.capitalplayhouse.com/) is doing The Secret Garden right now and I'm going to see it on Wednesday. I love this show!
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Post by: Jane on March 28, 2011, 11:20:26 AM: Quote from: Ben on March 28, 2011, 06:09:26 AM
Here is a nice article from the NY Times about former child star and youngest Tony Winner

Daisy Eagan (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/28/theater/daisy-eagan-in-still-daisy-after-all-these-years.html?hpw)

Thank you.
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Post by: Jane on March 28, 2011, 11:21:31 AM: Quote from: Ginny on March 28, 2011, 07:46:59 AM
DR Elmore - I have a quote rolling around in my head:

Not to decide is to decide

Vibes & Hugs for you...

I like that and DITTO ON THE VIBES!
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Post by: Jane on March 28, 2011, 11:22:32 AM: Quote from: TCB on March 28, 2011, 09:07:45 AM
Quote from: Ben on March 28, 2011, 06:09:26 AM
Here is a nice article from the NY Times about former child star and youngest Tony Winner

Daisy Eagan (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/28/theater/daisy-eagan-in-still-daisy-after-all-these-years.html?hpw)

Sounds like she could use the polish of a BK for her show.

I had the same thought.
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Post by: Jane on March 28, 2011, 12:07:51 PM: Watching Yogi is time consuming. I don't have the time today. I'm glad Craig will be home tonight. I could use some safe and easy travel vibes for him. I can't go to bed until he is home & his flight isn't due in until 11:00PM. I need my sleep as I need to get up early tomorrow.
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Post by: Jane on March 28, 2011, 12:11:53 PM: DR Ginny I hope your appointment went well.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 28, 2011, 12:21:59 PM: TOD:

The Crimson Pirate
High Wind in Jamaica
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 28, 2011, 12:23:13 PM: I just ran into the neighbor above me and had a short but good chat; all is revealed: he's a bartender.

I'm just happy to know he's not a vampire.
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Post by: Ginny on March 28, 2011, 12:36:07 PM: Quote from: Jane on March 28, 2011, 12:11:53 PM
DR Ginny I hope your appointment went well.

Thank you, DR Jane. Dr. Jain said all my tests are conclusively good and I don't have to go back to see him for a year!

Travel vibes for your DS Craig!
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Post by: Amy on March 28, 2011, 12:36:13 PM: I'm surprised no one has mentioned "Jaws" yet - a wonderful classic.
I didn't think "Waterworld" was nearly as bad as everyone said it was. It's definitely a case of managing expectations. I kept hearing it was so terrible I had no choice but be pleasantly surprised when I finally saw it on cable TV.
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Post by: Jane on March 28, 2011, 12:39:39 PM: Quote from: Ginny on March 28, 2011, 12:36:07 PM
Quote from: Jane on March 28, 2011, 12:11:53 PM
DR Ginny I hope your appointment went well.

Thank you, DR Jane. Dr. Jain said all my tests are conclusively good and I don't have to go back to see him for a year!

Travel vibes for your DS Craig!

Great news!!!

Thank you.
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Post by: Jane on March 28, 2011, 12:40:30 PM: Quote from: Amy on March 28, 2011, 12:36:13 PM
I'm surprised no one has mentioned "Jaws" yet - a wonderful classic.
I didn't think "Waterworld" was nearly as bad as everyone said it was. It's definitely case of managing expectations. I kept hearing it was so terrible I had no choice but be pleasantly surprised when I finally saw it on cable TV.

Hi Amy.

I liked Waterworld.
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Post by: Jane on March 28, 2011, 12:41:29 PM: Bruce the other night we saw a preview for INSIDE JOB & Keith said to put it on our NetFlix queue. I told him I had already done so. :)
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Post by: Amy on March 28, 2011, 12:43:07 PM: I'm on jury duty. I wasn't sure if I'd have Internet access here at the Hall of Justice, but I brought my lap top, just in case. It's definitely one of the smartest decisions I've ever made. Jury duty is just breezing by, and the wireless system here doesn't screen out "entertainment" web sites, such as haineshisway.com, like my place of employment does. We just broke for lunch where I found they don't have a public microwave oven. So, I guess bringing a frozen entree from home wasn't the smartest decision I've ever made. So, I was forced to buy my lunch, but guess what they have here?! Tuna pasta salad! I got some in Bruce's honor and ate it all up - while I daydreamed I was eating sharkmeat.
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Post by: Jane on March 28, 2011, 12:52:30 PM: I guess they want all the money back they are going to give you for jury duty ;)
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Post by: bk on March 28, 2011, 12:52:44 PM: Back from a Costco run and the news that my replacement part won't be here till tomorrow - that's okay.
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Post by: George on March 28, 2011, 12:55:05 PM: Topic of the Day:

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (the Kirk Douglas version)
Finding Nemo
Jason and the Argonauts
The Little Mermaid
Moby Dick: The Musical! ;)
Peter Pan
The Pirate Queen (sue me...I like the CD)
Pirates of Penzance (I loved the Central Park version with Patricia Routledge)
Pirates of the Caribbean (the first one...it's the only one that I've seen)
Titanic
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Post by: Charles Pogue on March 28, 2011, 12:58:33 PM: TOD:

Captain Blood
The Sea Hawk
The Crimson Pirate
The Pirate (musical)
The Golden Voyage of Sinbad
The Vikings
Sinbad the Sailor (Doug Fairbanks, Jr.)
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 28, 2011, 01:35:07 PM: TOD:

Master and Commander
Lifeboat
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Post by: MBarnum on March 28, 2011, 03:14:01 PM: TOD:

(http://img.discountpostersale.com/posters/MOV209056/1/Boy-and-the-Pirates.jpg)

(http://www.moviegoods.com//Assets/product_images/1020/224417.1020.A.jpg)

(http://www.expogurudutt.com/images/baaz.jpg)

(http://img0.fkcdn.com/avm/large/D/H/2/AVMCNZHPAGAV7DH2.jpg)
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Post by: MBarnum on March 28, 2011, 03:14:57 PM: DR Laura, can DR Sandra please do remake that floop video, but with narration. Her narrations are always entertaining.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 28, 2011, 03:53:54 PM: Post Deleted!
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Post by: bk on March 28, 2011, 04:01:27 PM: Back from some lunch at Hugo's - really full from my pasta papa, which was great today, and my small Caesar, but I ain't eatin' anything else today or tonight, ducky.
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Post by: bk on March 28, 2011, 04:01:38 PM: Want to kiss me, ducky?
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Post by: TCB on March 28, 2011, 04:13:35 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on March 28, 2011, 12:23:13 PM
I just ran into the neighbor above me and had a short but good chat; all is revealed: he's a bartender.

In a gay bar?
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Post by: TCB on March 28, 2011, 04:18:02 PM: Quote from: Amy on March 28, 2011, 12:36:13 PM
I'm surprised no one has mentioned "Jaws" yet - a wonderful classic.
I didn't think "Waterworld" was nearly as bad as everyone said it was. It's definitely a case of managing expectations. I kept hearing it was so terrible I had no choice but be pleasantly surprised when I finally saw it on cable TV.

Amy, that is the real reason you didn't think it was that bad. You didn't pay to see it!
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Post by: TCB on March 28, 2011, 04:21:51 PM: Quote from: Jane on March 28, 2011, 11:22:32 AM
Quote from: TCB on March 28, 2011, 09:07:45 AM
Quote from: Ben on March 28, 2011, 06:09:26 AM
Here is a nice article from the NY Times about former child star and youngest Tony Winner

Daisy Eagan (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/28/theater/daisy-eagan-in-still-daisy-after-all-these-years.html?hpw)

Sounds like she could use the polish of a BK for her show.

I had the same thought.
Eight songs in 90 minutes? It sounds more like a book report than a cabaret show!
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Post by: TCB on March 28, 2011, 04:29:45 PM: T.O.D.

THE KING'S PIRATE - I think that is the one with Doug McClure

TITANIC - Clifton Webb, Robert Wagner, and Babs Stanwyck

20,000 LEAKS UNDER THE SEA

VOYAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA
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Post by: TCB on March 28, 2011, 04:33:44 PM: I don't know why, but I have always hated the musical, THE PIRATE. I love Judy Garland and I love Gene Kelly; but the movie is just stupid to me.
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Post by: Laura on March 28, 2011, 04:36:07 PM: This morning I went for a walk, and this is what I saw:

Black-throated sparrow with nesting material:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5099/5569148753_6b514ef154.jpg)

Yellow-rumped warbler:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5188/5569148301_0aa003f7d8.jpg)

Hermit thrush:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5142/5569736528_984ae97a0a.jpg)

I'm gonna say Orange-crowned warbler on this one:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5138/5569737612_e3bd4f5751.jpg)

American snout butterfly:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5189/5569150859_01edb8e8ef.jpg)

Costa's hummingbird:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5013/5569151389_78652293c1.jpg)
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Post by: TCB on March 28, 2011, 04:37:22 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on March 28, 2011, 03:53:54 PM
Post Deleted!

CRANBERRIES!
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Post by: TCB on March 28, 2011, 04:45:56 PM: Quote from: Laura on March 28, 2011, 04:36:07 PM
This morning I went for a walk, and this is what I saw:

Black-throated sparrow with nesting material:

Yellow-rumped warbler:

Hermit thrush:

I'm gonna say Orange-crowned warbler on this one:

American snout butterfly:

Costa's hummingbird:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5013/5569151389_78652293c1.jpg)

Wonderful photoes, as usual, Laura.
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 28, 2011, 04:57:45 PM: Quote from: Ginny on March 28, 2011, 06:02:19 AM
TOD - OK, I'll admit it. I like TITANIC (the de Caprio/Winslet version) and George Clooney's THE PERFECT STORM.

Me too. I'll even admit I saw Titanic 10+ times in the theater. I can't remember how many times I went, but I loved it every time.
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 28, 2011, 04:59:46 PM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on March 28, 2011, 08:36:23 AM
I have never seen any of the Pirates of the Caribbean films.

I only saw the first one. It was a lot of fun
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 05:00:45 PM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on March 28, 2011, 08:36:23 AM
I have never seen any of the Pirates of the Caribbean films.

HERETIC!!!

Get thee to a Blockbuster!!

:D
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 05:01:22 PM: Quote from: TCB on March 28, 2011, 08:55:12 AM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on March 27, 2011, 11:45:13 PM
And...

Chef Gabrielle Hamilton not only signed the menu for my friend, David, but she even asked to rub my hair/head! -And I let her!

;D

Why? Does good luck come to whoever rubs a fairy's head?

:D
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 05:01:49 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on March 28, 2011, 09:02:06 AM
Did anyone but me watch MILDRED PIERCE last night? I thought it was really well done. It's certainly different from the Crawford movie.

dang I forgot it was on
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 05:02:16 PM: Quote from: Ginny on March 28, 2011, 08:26:06 AM
Richard has been outside supervising the AAA guys who were taking the flat tire off my car and putting the spare on. Shortly, we'll take it to our tire place so they can do what they have to do while we're in the Dayton 'burbs for my appointment.

Bye for now!
what happened to your tire?
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 05:04:05 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on March 28, 2011, 12:23:13 PM
I just ran into the neighbor above me and had a short but good chat; all is revealed: he's a bartender.

I'm just happy to know he's not a vampire.

are you sure?
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: Ginny on March 28, 2011, 05:04:25 PM: DR Vixmom - my tire developed a slow leak due to a dent in the rim. I was prepared to add 2 new tires to the 2 I'd gotten last fall, but they were able to repair it.
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 05:04:40 PM: Quote from: Ginny on March 28, 2011, 12:36:07 PM
Quote from: Jane on March 28, 2011, 12:11:53 PM
DR Ginny I hope your appointment went well.

Thank you, DR Jane. Dr. Jain said all my tests are conclusively good and I don't have to go back to see him for a year!

HURRAH!!!!!!!
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: Ginny on March 28, 2011, 05:05:14 PM: No MILDRED PIERCE here, either, because we don't have HBO. I'll have to wait for the DVD...
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: Cillaliz on March 28, 2011, 05:05:17 PM: I got my check today. Whew! Now I need to do my taxes and see if I get to keep any of it
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 05:05:26 PM: Quote from: Amy on March 28, 2011, 12:36:13 PM
I'm surprised no one has mentioned "Jaws" yet - a wonderful classic.
I didn't think "Waterworld" was nearly as bad as everyone said it was. It's definitely a case of managing expectations. I kept hearing it was so terrible I had no choice but be pleasantly surprised when I finally saw it on cable TV.

there are pirates in Jaws?
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: Cillaliz on March 28, 2011, 05:07:27 PM: Now that was a happy way to start page 4~~~
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 05:07:50 PM: Quote from: Laura on March 28, 2011, 04:36:07 PM
This morning I went for a walk, and this is what I saw:

Black-throated sparrow with nesting material:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5099/5569148753_6b514ef154.jpg)

Yellow-rumped warbler:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5188/5569148301_0aa003f7d8.jpg)

Hermit thrush:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5142/5569736528_984ae97a0a.jpg)

I'm gonna say Orange-crowned warbler on this one:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5138/5569737612_e3bd4f5751.jpg)

American snout butterfly:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5189/5569150859_01edb8e8ef.jpg)

Costa's hummingbird:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5013/5569151389_78652293c1.jpg)

Laura you are amazing!!!!!!!
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 05:08:18 PM: and you also take good photos!
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: Cillaliz on March 28, 2011, 05:08:31 PM: Laura is ALWAYS amazing!!!
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: Cillaliz on March 28, 2011, 05:08:49 PM: Quote from: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 05:08:18 PM
and you also take good photos!

:D
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 05:09:30 PM: Quote from: Ginny on March 28, 2011, 05:04:25 PM
DR Vixmom - my tire developed a slow leak due to a dent in the rim. I was prepared to add 2 new tires to the 2 I'd gotten last fall, but they were able to repair it.

better that then a blowout - I am relieved!
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: George on March 28, 2011, 05:09:50 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on March 28, 2011, 04:57:45 PM
Quote from: Ginny on March 28, 2011, 06:02:19 AM
TOD - OK, I'll admit it. I like TITANIC (the de Caprio/Winslet version) and George Clooney's THE PERFECT STORM.

Me too. I'll even admit I saw Titanic 10+ times in the theater. I can't remember how many times I went, but I loved it every time.

My niece saw it 21 times in the theater...AND paid for me to see it four times so that I would drive her.
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 05:09:56 PM: There are pirates in Titanic?
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 05:10:26 PM: Did I get the TOD wrong?
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: Cillaliz on March 28, 2011, 05:10:42 PM: No, but you could call it a " sea adventure"
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 05:10:53 PM: I am so confused
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: Cillaliz on March 28, 2011, 05:10:57 PM: Maybe that's a stretch, but...
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 05:11:09 PM: Not an unusual occurrence
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: Ginny on March 28, 2011, 05:11:21 PM: Quote from: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 05:04:40 PM
Quote from: Ginny on March 28, 2011, 12:36:07 PM
Quote from: Jane on March 28, 2011, 12:11:53 PM
DR Ginny I hope your appointment went well.

Thank you, DR Jane. Dr. Jain said all my tests are conclusively good and I don't have to go back to see him for a year!

HURRAH!!!!!!!

Thanks, DR Vixmom - we should go out together to celebrate our good reports!
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: Laura on March 28, 2011, 05:11:54 PM: Those were all very fast birds. We were lucky we got any photos today. I have lots of photos of backs, blurs, and empty branches.
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: Cillaliz on March 28, 2011, 05:12:03 PM: " Today’s topic of discussion: What are your favorite pirate movies and sea adventures? Let’s have loads of lovely postings, shall we, whilst I hit the road to dreamland whilst thinking of my big score. "
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: elmore3003 on March 28, 2011, 05:12:39 PM: Quote from: TCB on March 28, 2011, 04:13:35 PM
Quote from: elmore3003 on March 28, 2011, 12:23:13 PM
I just ran into the neighbor above me and had a short but good chat; all is revealed: he's a bartender.

In a gay bar?

Dream on, Alice. I have no idea where he tends bar or his sexual orientation, but he has a lot of female company.
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 05:12:48 PM: TOD (I think)
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: Cillaliz on March 28, 2011, 05:13:00 PM: Congrats on the good report DR Ginny~!
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 05:13:32 PM: Quote from: Ginny on March 28, 2011, 05:11:21 PM
Quote from: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 05:04:40 PM
Quote from: Ginny on March 28, 2011, 12:36:07 PM
Quote from: Jane on March 28, 2011, 12:11:53 PM
DR Ginny I hope your appointment went well.

Thank you, DR Jane. Dr. Jain said all my tests are conclusively good and I don't have to go back to see him for a year!

HURRAH!!!!!!!

Thanks, DR Vixmom - we should go out together to celebrate our good reports!

absolutely!! When will you be in New York again?
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: Ginny on March 28, 2011, 05:13:58 PM: Quote from: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 05:09:30 PM
Quote from: Ginny on March 28, 2011, 05:04:25 PM
DR Vixmom - my tire developed a slow leak due to a dent in the rim. I was prepared to add 2 new tires to the 2 I'd gotten last fall, but they were able to repair it.

better that then a blowout - I am relieved!

You said it! I thought it looked a little low on Thursday when Mom and I were out and about. Kept my eye on it over the weekend and, fortunately, didn't have to drive myself. We left my car on the street to make it easier for the service guys to get to the tire, just in case. This morning we were very glad we'd made that decision.
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: elmore3003 on March 28, 2011, 05:14:21 PM: Quote from: TCB on March 28, 2011, 04:45:56 PM
Quote from: Laura on March 28, 2011, 04:36:07 PM
This morning I went for a walk, and this is what I saw:

Black-throated sparrow with nesting material:

Yellow-rumped warbler:

Hermit thrush:

I'm gonna say Orange-crowned warbler on this one:

American snout butterfly:

Costa's hummingbird:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5013/5569151389_78652293c1.jpg)

Wonderful photoes, as usual, Laura.

They sure are!
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: Cillaliz on March 28, 2011, 05:14:24 PM: http://www.blockbuster.com/browse/movieGenres/actionAdventure/seaAdventure (http://www.blockbuster.com/browse/movieGenres/actionAdventure/seaAdventure)

Sea adventure movies
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 05:14:55 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on March 28, 2011, 05:12:03 PM
" Today’s topic of discussion: What are your favorite pirate movies and sea adventures? Let’s have loads of lovely postings, shall we, whilst I hit the road to dreamland whilst thinking of my big score. "

AH HA!!!!

Thank you for clearing that up.... apparently at the word Pirates my mind wandered off to Depp land and I read no mor
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: Ginny on March 28, 2011, 05:15:07 PM: Unfortunately, I don't see NYC in our plans for this year now that we've decided to go to Europe in the fall. Oh, and there's this little wedding for which there will be a bit of expense...
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: KevinH on March 28, 2011, 05:15:24 PM: DR Laura--I always enjoy your photos, but today they're extra special!
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: elmore3003 on March 28, 2011, 05:15:43 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on March 28, 2011, 05:05:17 PM
I got my check today. Whew! Now I need to do my taxes and see if I get to keep any of it

That's good news!
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: Cillaliz on March 28, 2011, 05:17:01 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on March 28, 2011, 05:15:43 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on March 28, 2011, 05:05:17 PM
I got my check today. Whew! Now I need to do my taxes and see if I get to keep any of it

That's good news!

Thanks Elmore. A weight lifted when I heard they cut the check. When it didn't arrive on Saturday I started to worry again. Now I've got it. Whew!
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: George on March 28, 2011, 05:20:22 PM: Quote from: Ginny on March 28, 2011, 12:36:07 PM
Quote from: Jane on March 28, 2011, 12:11:53 PM
DR Ginny I hope your appointment went well.

Thank you, DR Jane. Dr. Jain said all my tests are conclusively good and I don't have to go back to see him for a year!

Travel vibes for your DS Craig!

Congrats, Ginny!
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: George on March 28, 2011, 05:20:49 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on March 28, 2011, 05:05:17 PM
I got my check today. Whew! Now I need to do my taxes and see if I get to keep any of it

And congrats to you, Cilla!
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: elmore3003 on March 28, 2011, 05:22:44 PM: I have an Amazon vendor that's got me all bent out of shape: I ordered a long out of print autobiography by the man who wrote the libretto for Victor Herbert's first operetta in 1894 from this jerk. He had a good feedback rating of 98% so I went with him. The reason it's only 98%? Because his really good rating has gone to hell in the past four months! Something must have happened to him because every buyer hayes him. I can't get a response from the ass after three inquiries. and I want that damned book.
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: George on March 28, 2011, 05:24:44 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on March 28, 2011, 05:22:44 PM
I have an Amazon vendor that's got me all bent out of shape: I ordered a long out of print autobiography by the man who wrote the libretto for Victor Herbert's first operetta in 1894 from this jerk. He had a good feedback rating of 98% so I went with him. The reason it's only 98%? Because his really good rating has gone to hell in the past four months! Something must have happened to him because every buyer hayes him. I can't get a response from the ass after three inquiries. and I want that damned book.

~~~Book Receiving Vibes for DR Elmore!!~~~
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: Cillaliz on March 28, 2011, 05:25:15 PM: Thanks George
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: Jane on March 28, 2011, 05:28:40 PM: Quote from: TCB on March 28, 2011, 04:18:02 PM
Quote from: Amy on March 28, 2011, 12:36:13 PM
I'm surprised no one has mentioned "Jaws" yet - a wonderful classic.
I didn't think "Waterworld" was nearly as bad as everyone said it was. It's definitely a case of managing expectations. I kept hearing it was so terrible I had no choice but be pleasantly surprised when I finally saw it on cable TV.

Amy, that is the real reason you didn't think it was that bad. You didn't pay to see it!

I paid to see it and was happy enough. :)
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: elmore3003 on March 28, 2011, 05:28:50 PM: I finished my tally of measures in EILEEN (Victor Herbert, 1917) and estimated copy costs: $65,000. I guess it's time to settle down and read more of the Joan McCracken biography.
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: Jane on March 28, 2011, 05:30:50 PM: DR Laura thank you for the beautiful photos.

I must say you have an interesting family. ;D :)
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: Jane on March 28, 2011, 05:31:10 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on March 28, 2011, 05:05:17 PM
I got my check today. Whew! Now I need to do my taxes and see if I get to keep any of it

:D
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: Jane on March 28, 2011, 05:31:59 PM: Quote from: George on March 28, 2011, 05:09:50 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on March 28, 2011, 04:57:45 PM
Quote from: Ginny on March 28, 2011, 06:02:19 AM
TOD - OK, I'll admit it. I like TITANIC (the de Caprio/Winslet version) and George Clooney's THE PERFECT STORM.

Me too. I'll even admit I saw Titanic 10+ times in the theater. I can't remember how many times I went, but I loved it every time.

My niece saw it 21 times in the theater...AND paid for me to see it four times so that I would drive her.

LOL Once was more than enough for me.
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: Laura on March 28, 2011, 05:42:44 PM: Glad you got your check, Cillaliz. I hope it clears.

I'm a killjoy, aren't I?
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: Laura on March 28, 2011, 05:43:41 PM: I don't think I've seen any pirate movies except Peter Pan.

We have a pirate in the family, though. Actually, a pirate hostage who killed the pirates in a mutiny.
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: Cillaliz on March 28, 2011, 05:44:21 PM: Quote from: Laura on March 28, 2011, 05:42:44 PM
Glad you got your check, Cillaliz. I hope it clears.

I'm a killjoy, aren't I?

well, it is from the federal government...
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: Cillaliz on March 28, 2011, 05:44:46 PM: So one never knows...
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: John G. on March 28, 2011, 05:46:45 PM: Congrats on getting the check, Cilla.
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: John G. on March 28, 2011, 05:52:35 PM: Quote from: TCB on March 28, 2011, 04:33:44 PM
I don't know why, but I have always hated the musical, THE PIRATE. I love Judy Garland and I love Gene Kelly; but the movie is just stupid to me.
Different tastes is all. Am watching the Gene Kelly "Three Musketeers" right now and am not liking it too much, despite the presence of Gene Kelly, Lana Turner, Angela Lansbury, et al. The sword fighting scenes are telegraphed a bit too much. Everything's a little too broad and forced. maybe if I were 8 again.
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: John G. on March 28, 2011, 05:53:19 PM: Great photos, Laura. I especially liked the hummingbird. Always nice to see them again. And it's a good reminder to get my hummingbird feeder filled.
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: Jane on March 28, 2011, 05:53:58 PM: Quote from: Laura on March 28, 2011, 05:42:44 PM
Glad you got your check, Cillaliz. I hope it clears.

I'm a killjoy, aren't I?

Yes you are! ;)

VIBES IT CLEARS!!!
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: Cillaliz on March 28, 2011, 05:54:03 PM: Thanks John
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: Jane on March 28, 2011, 05:54:31 PM: Quote from: Laura on March 28, 2011, 05:43:41 PM
I don't think I've seen any pirate movies except Peter Pan.

We have a pirate in the family, though. Actually, a pirate hostage who killed the pirates in a mutiny.

Details please.
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: Cillaliz on March 28, 2011, 05:54:39 PM: Thanks Jane, I heard they are planning to print a bunch of new money, so I think i'll be fine ;)
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Post by: Jane on March 28, 2011, 05:58:43 PM: ;D
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: George on March 28, 2011, 06:02:08 PM: Quote from: Jane on March 28, 2011, 05:54:31 PM
Quote from: Laura on March 28, 2011, 05:43:41 PM
I don't think I've seen any pirate movies except Peter Pan.

We have a pirate in the family, though. Actually, a pirate hostage who killed the pirates in a mutiny.

Details please.

Ditto on the details!
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: George on March 28, 2011, 06:21:45 PM: I'll have to wait to read them. I'm off to rehearsal. We're having a run-through of act 2...and I have no lines in act 2, but I am in the dream ballet. Tonight will be an easy night.

I think that I might start to work on memorizing my lines. We have to be off-book by tomorrow. ::)

;)
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: George on March 28, 2011, 06:22:37 PM: Actually, I do have my lines memorized...it's just the cue lines that I need to work on memorizing. :D

Until later!
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Post by: John G. on March 28, 2011, 06:27:21 PM: George, is the show as much fun as it sounds?
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: John G. on March 28, 2011, 06:27:59 PM: Quote from: George on March 28, 2011, 05:20:22 PM
Quote from: Ginny on March 28, 2011, 12:36:07 PM
Quote from: Jane on March 28, 2011, 12:11:53 PM
DR Ginny I hope your appointment went well.

Thank you, DR Jane. Dr. Jain said all my tests are conclusively good and I don't have to go back to see him for a year!

Travel vibes for your DS Craig!

Congrats, Ginny!
Ditto on all of the above.
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: Ginny on March 28, 2011, 06:33:22 PM: Thank you, DR John G - we went to Skyline Chili to celebrate!
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: TCB on March 28, 2011, 06:33:34 PM: Quote from: George on March 28, 2011, 05:09:50 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on March 28, 2011, 04:57:45 PM
Quote from: Ginny on March 28, 2011, 06:02:19 AM
TOD - OK, I'll admit it. I like TITANIC (the de Caprio/Winslet version) and George Clooney's THE PERFECT STORM.

Me too. I'll even admit I saw Titanic 10+ times in the theater. I can't remember how many times I went, but I loved it every time.

My niece saw it 21 times in the theater...AND paid for me to see it four times so that I would drive her.

YUCK!
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: TCB on March 28, 2011, 06:35:51 PM: Quote from: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 05:12:48 PM
TOD (I think)

How could it be the World Premiere in 1983? elmore?
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: TCB on March 28, 2011, 06:36:20 PM: SIX!!
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: elmore3003 on March 28, 2011, 06:36:36 PM: Quote from: John G. on March 28, 2011, 05:52:35 PM
Quote from: TCB on March 28, 2011, 04:33:44 PM
I don't know why, but I have always hated the musical, THE PIRATE. I love Judy Garland and I love Gene Kelly; but the movie is just stupid to me.
Different tastes is all. Am watching the Gene Kelly "Three Musketeers" right now and am not liking it too much, despite the presence of Gene Kelly, Lana Turner, Angela Lansbury, et al. The sword fighting scenes are telegraphed a bit too much. Everything's a little too broad and forced. maybe if I were 8 again.

I love "The Pirate," a funny movie with one of the worst Cole porter scores ever written. The best Musketeers movie is the 2-part Richard Lester version, which is the most faithful to the novel, one of my favorite books. I believe there's a new film adaptation in the works.
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: elmore3003 on March 28, 2011, 06:38:44 PM: Quote from: TCB on March 28, 2011, 06:35:51 PM
Quote from: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 05:12:48 PM
TOD (I think)

How could it be the World Premiere in 1983? elmore?

I don't know what this means!
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: TCB on March 28, 2011, 06:40:03 PM: Quote from: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 05:14:55 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on March 28, 2011, 05:12:03 PM
" Today’s topic of discussion: What are your favorite pirate movies and sea adventures? Let’s have loads of lovely postings, shall we, whilst I hit the road to dreamland whilst thinking of my big score. "

AH HA!!!!

Thank you for clearing that up.... apparently at the word Pirates my mind wandered off to Depp land and I read no mor

So, Vixmom went off the Depp end!
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: elmore3003 on March 28, 2011, 06:40:15 PM: I get it! That's the premiere date for the film version.
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: TCB on March 28, 2011, 06:41:05 PM: G'night!
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: Laura on March 28, 2011, 06:45:24 PM: Here's the story of John Fillmore:
http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=2512707526&topic=3982
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 06:48:38 PM: Quote from: Laura on March 28, 2011, 05:43:41 PM
I don't think I've seen any pirate movies except Peter Pan.

We have a pirate in the family, though. Actually, a pirate hostage who killed the pirates in a mutiny.

You are related to Julius Caesar?
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 06:49:26 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on March 28, 2011, 05:22:44 PM
I have an Amazon vendor that's got me all bent out of shape: I ordered a long out of print autobiography by the man who wrote the libretto for Victor Herbert's first operetta in 1894 from this jerk. He had a good feedback rating of 98% so I went with him. The reason it's only 98%? Because his really good rating has gone to hell in the past four months! Something must have happened to him because every buyer hayes him. I can't get a response from the ass after three inquiries. and I want that damned book.

VIBES to Elmore for book receiving
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 06:51:54 PM: Quote from: TCB on March 28, 2011, 06:40:03 PM
Quote from: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 05:14:55 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on March 28, 2011, 05:12:03 PM
" Today’s topic of discussion: What are your favorite pirate movies and sea adventures? Let’s have loads of lovely postings, shall we, whilst I hit the road to dreamland whilst thinking of my big score. "

AH HA!!!!

Thank you for clearing that up.... apparently at the word Pirates my mind wandered off to Depp land and I read no mor

So, Vixmom went off the Depp end!

i wouldn't mind going off the .... OH! heh heh Hi Vixdad!
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: Laura on March 28, 2011, 06:53:22 PM: DR MBarnum, DR Sandra says she is not sure she can remake the floop smoothie video.
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 06:55:57 PM: Quote from: Laura on March 28, 2011, 06:45:24 PM
Here's the story of John Fillmore:
http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=2512707526&topic=3982

that was very interesting --- I do not even know who my great grandparents are with any certainty
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 06:56:43 PM: Good night dear TCB
Title: Re: THE BIG SCORE
Post by: John G. on March 28, 2011, 06:58:20 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on March 28, 2011, 06:36:36 PM
Quote from: John G. on March 28, 2011, 05:52:35 PM
Quote from: TCB on March 28, 2011, 04:33:44 PM
I don't know why, but I have always hated the musical, THE PIRATE. I love Judy Garland and I love Gene Kelly; but the movie is just stupid to me.
Different tastes is all. Am watching the Gene Kelly "Three Musketeers" right now and am not liking it too much, despite the presence of Gene Kelly, Lana Turner, Angela Lansbury, et al. The sword fighting scenes are telegraphed a bit too much. Everything's a little too broad and forced. maybe if I were 8 again.

I love "The Pirate," a funny movie with one of the worst Cole porter scores ever written. The best Musketeers movie is the 2-part Richard Lester version, which is the most faithful to the novel, one of my favorite books. I believe there's a new film adaptation in the works.
There aren't many songs in the movie, but I do enjoy most of them, "Mack the Black," "Nina," "Love of My Life" and "Be a Clown."
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Post by: John G. on March 28, 2011, 07:13:20 PM: My reading for class today: A 30-page article on Balinese cockfighting. And yes, it is a single entendre.
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Post by: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 07:14:08 PM: heavens what is the name of this class?
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Post by: Jane on March 28, 2011, 07:18:50 PM: Quote from: Laura on March 28, 2011, 06:45:24 PM
Here's the story of John Fillmore:
http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=2512707526&topic=3982

Wonderful story! :)
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Post by: John G. on March 28, 2011, 07:19:35 PM: Quote from: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 07:14:08 PM
heavens what is the name of this class?
Orientation. I'm feeling rather disoriented. And I'm only on page 9.
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Post by: Jane on March 28, 2011, 07:20:01 PM: Quote from: Laura on March 28, 2011, 06:53:22 PM
DR MBarnum, DR Sandra says she is not sure she can remake the floop smoothie video.

Personally I liked watching her expressions & listening to you laugh. What she was doing didn't need any commentary.
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Post by: Jane on March 28, 2011, 07:20:37 PM: Really, does anyone want to duplicate a Floop smoothie!
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Post by: Laura on March 28, 2011, 07:26:51 PM: She wanted to do it in one take -- so you'd get the chance to see her expression the first time she tried it.
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Post by: Laura on March 28, 2011, 07:27:27 PM: I guess when one doesn't have a television, one finds other means of entertainment.
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Post by: Amy on March 28, 2011, 07:33:18 PM: I think "Jaws," "Poseidon Adventure," "The Perfect Storm," and "Titanic" would all have been better films if they had pirates in them. :D
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Post by: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 07:36:04 PM: Quote from: Amy on March 28, 2011, 07:33:18 PM
I think "Jaws," "Poseidon Adventure," "The Perfect Storm," and "Titanic" would all have been better films if they had pirates in them. :D

AGREED!!!
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Post by: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 07:37:57 PM: Quote from: Laura on March 28, 2011, 07:27:27 PM
I guess when one doesn't have a television, one finds other means of entertainment.

:D
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Post by: Jane on March 28, 2011, 07:38:59 PM: While Craig waits in Los Angeles (3 hour layover) for his connection home I'm doing laundry. Why not, I'll be up until late tonight.
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Post by: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 07:39:47 PM: Quote from: Jane on March 28, 2011, 07:38:59 PM
While Craig waits in Los Angeles (3 hour layover) for his connection home I'm doing laundry. Why not, I'll be up until late tonight.

travel vibes for Craig
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Post by: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 07:40:11 PM: I wonder if he'll bring you some warm weather as a souvenier
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Post by: Laura on March 28, 2011, 07:46:10 PM: Safe travels for Craig!
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Post by: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 07:50:42 PM: Laura I think I understand that quote!!
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Post by: Jane on March 28, 2011, 07:54:53 PM: Quote from: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 07:40:11 PM
I wonder if he'll bring you some warm weather as a souvenier

Thank you and the warmer weather arrived ahead of him. It was beautiful today. I think it reached the high forties.
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Post by: Jane on March 28, 2011, 07:55:22 PM: Quote from: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 07:50:42 PM
Laura I think I understand that quote!!

Huh? ;D
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Post by: Jane on March 28, 2011, 07:55:32 PM: Thank you Laura.
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Post by: Jane on March 28, 2011, 08:01:42 PM: I think I will go watch a little tv & relax with Yogi & Kitty.
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Post by: Laura on March 28, 2011, 08:01:47 PM: Which quote was that? The cottage cheese, or the no television?
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Post by: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 08:03:25 PM: the cottage cheese
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Post by: Laura on March 28, 2011, 08:04:47 PM: LOL!
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Post by: Laura on March 28, 2011, 08:05:04 PM: From tv? Or a movie?
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Post by: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 08:19:29 PM: neither - I just think that if I happened across a cop scooping cottage cheese into a football helmet I would think of Dr Sandra
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Post by: Ginny on March 28, 2011, 08:20:42 PM: Quote from: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 07:40:11 PM
I wonder if he'll bring you some warm weather as a souvenier

I asked my cousin to bring some to us from Georgia, but he forgot. Oh, well, he has a lot on his mind...
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Post by: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 08:21:36 PM: I think that she would appreciate that kind of information
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Post by: MBarnum on March 28, 2011, 08:25:06 PM: DR Laura, maybe DR Sandra could remake the floop smoothie video with narration, but instead have someone else drink it.

I think she would make a fine Floop Smoothie spokeswoman.
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Post by: Jane on March 28, 2011, 08:27:33 PM: Quote from: Ginny on March 28, 2011, 08:20:42 PM
Quote from: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 07:40:11 PM
I wonder if he'll bring you some warm weather as a souvenier

I asked my cousin to bring some to us from Georgia, but he forgot. Oh, well, he has a lot on his mind...

I'm sure.
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Post by: Jane on March 28, 2011, 08:27:59 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on March 28, 2011, 08:25:06 PM
DR Laura, maybe DR Sandra could remake the floop smoothie video with narration, but instead have someone else drink it.

I think she would make a fine Floop Smoothie spokeswoman.

Are you volunteering cuz I sure am not. ;D
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Post by: Laura on March 28, 2011, 08:29:26 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on March 28, 2011, 08:25:06 PM
DR Laura, maybe DR Sandra could remake the floop smoothie video with narration, but instead have someone else drink it.

I think she would make a fine Floop Smoothie spokeswoman.

Yeah, well, she would have to find someone to drink it. And chew it. She said it was lumpy.
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Post by: MBarnum on March 28, 2011, 08:30:54 PM: I am enjoying my YMCA membership and I do think I am finally getting back into shape.

I also appreciate the "men only" hot tub, although there are occasionally some odd hot tubers. There is one elderly man who is always in it after work (which is when I normally go to the gym). He sits in it and reads the newspaper. He is very mean and will not let you turn on the water jets. So I do not use the hot tub when he is there.
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Post by: John G. on March 28, 2011, 08:40:51 PM: Quote from: Amy on March 28, 2011, 07:33:18 PM
I think "Jaws," "Poseidon Adventure," "The Perfect Storm," and "Titanic" would all have been better films if they had pirates in them. :D
And "Love Story" and "Gone With the Wind," too. And even "Mary Poppins." ;D
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Post by: John G. on March 28, 2011, 08:44:22 PM: So, in the very last footnote of 30 pages on cockfighting in Bali, the author sort of slips in his message: Too much of the outside world's impression of Bali is dances and touristy things. The obsession that the men have with cockfighting is something you don't find in the tourist pamphlets, yet trying to understand it goes further in explaining the massacre that occurred there in recent years.

Why did it take 30 pages to get to that point and have the author include it in a footnote?

Just asking.
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Post by: MBarnum on March 28, 2011, 08:44:46 PM: The mean guy was not in the hot tub tonight, only a very plump white guy in his 50s and a well built 25 year old African American guy.

So after my work-out I climbed in and enjoyed...the enjoyment was short lived, however, because the 25 year old talked non-stop and was cheerful to the point that I thought there had to be something wrong with him.

And then the 50-something guy kept talking about God, but then he changed the subject, bragging about how his wife was half his age. He then told us that it was her birthday today and that he had asked her what it felt like to be the same age that Jesus was when he died.
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Post by: John G. on March 28, 2011, 08:46:13 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on March 28, 2011, 08:30:54 PM
I am enjoying my YMCA membership and I do think I am finally getting back into shape.

I also appreciate the "men only" hot tub, although there are occasionally some odd hot tubers. There is one elderly man who is always in it after work (which is when I normally go to the gym). He sits in it and reads the newspaper. He is very mean and will not let you turn on the water jets. So I do not use the hot tub when he is there.

Hot tubers as in hot potatoes? The word just looks weird.

And I agree it's probably the best policy to stay away from mean people in hot tubs.
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Post by: Laura on March 28, 2011, 08:46:36 PM: LOL, MBarnum.
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Post by: John G. on March 28, 2011, 08:47:45 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on March 28, 2011, 08:44:46 PM
The mean guy was not in the hot tub tonight, only a very plump white guy in his 50s and a well built 25 year old African American guy.

So after my work-out I climbed in and enjoyed...the enjoyment was short lived, however, because the 25 year old talked non-stop and was cheerful to the point that I thought there had to be something wrong with him.

And then the 50-something guy kept talking about God, but then he changed the subject, bragging about how his wife was half his age. He then told us that it was her birthday today and that he had asked her what it felt like to be the same age that Jesus was when he died.

OK, so you may be asked to testify in the case that he helps ensure she doesn't make it past the age that Christ died.
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Post by: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 08:54:53 PM: well it is mnow tomorrow so time to sleep
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Post by: Laura on March 28, 2011, 08:55:35 PM: Wouldn't that make him more like 66?
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Post by: John G. on March 28, 2011, 08:55:49 PM: Night, all.
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Post by: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 09:07:31 PM: Quote from: Laura on March 28, 2011, 08:55:35 PM
Wouldn't that make him more like 66?

i would think so
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Post by: vixmom on March 28, 2011, 09:07:47 PM: good night
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Post by: Jane on March 28, 2011, 09:08:13 PM: Quote from: Laura on March 28, 2011, 08:29:26 PM
Quote from: MBarnum on March 28, 2011, 08:25:06 PM
DR Laura, maybe DR Sandra could remake the floop smoothie video with narration, but instead have someone else drink it.

I think she would make a fine Floop Smoothie spokeswoman.

Yeah, well, she would have to find someone to drink it. And chew it. She said it was lumpy.

;D
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Post by: Jane on March 28, 2011, 09:09:01 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on March 28, 2011, 08:30:54 PM
I am enjoying my YMCA membership and I do think I am finally getting back into shape.

I also appreciate the "men only" hot tub, although there are occasionally some odd hot tubers. There is one elderly man who is always in it after work (which is when I normally go to the gym). He sits in it and reads the newspaper. He is very mean and will not let you turn on the water jets. So I do not use the hot tub when he is there.

I wish I could ask people not to turn the jets on. I won't though knowing how much they enjoy them.
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Post by: Jane on March 28, 2011, 09:10:23 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on March 28, 2011, 08:44:46 PM
The mean guy was not in the hot tub tonight, only a very plump white guy in his 50s and a well built 25 year old African American guy.

So after my work-out I climbed in and enjoyed...the enjoyment was short lived, however, because the 25 year old talked non-stop and was cheerful to the point that I thought there had to be something wrong with him.

And then the 50-something guy kept talking about God, but then he changed the subject, bragging about how his wife was half his age. He then told us that it was her birthday today and that he had asked her what it felt like to be the same age that Jesus was when he died.

Oh my, kind of creepy.
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Post by: Jane on March 28, 2011, 09:11:47 PM: Craig's flight took off on time. :)

Kitty keeps crying at me to play with her but I can't find her Cat Dancer (a wire cat toy.
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Post by: bk on March 28, 2011, 09:57:03 PM: Rehearsals were rough but fun and lasted till nine. MD has some homework to do, but it's going to be a really great show.
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Post by: FJL on March 28, 2011, 10:20:15 PM: So much to read, and now no one else is here.
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Post by: Jane on March 28, 2011, 10:25:38 PM: I hate when that happens & I'm the only one taking/posting.
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 28, 2011, 10:33:12 PM: Good evening. I finally started my taxes. While I made a profit, I must admit I'm glad I put most of what I made right back into the business so i have less to pay taxes on than I thought I would....tomorrow I'm going to open an IRA and make my taxes even lower!
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 28, 2011, 10:35:58 PM: Good night. I'm feeling much better now.
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Post by: Jane on March 28, 2011, 11:13:37 PM: :)
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Post by: Jane on March 28, 2011, 11:13:54 PM: Craig is on his way home.

'night