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Title: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: bk on July 04, 2011, 12:06:18 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes had some fireworks, were posted on the fourth of July, and were written by a wiener, and now it is time for you to post until the fourth of July cows come home.
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2011, 12:08:28 AM
And the word of the day is: EMBONPOINT!
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Post by: FJL on July 04, 2011, 05:06:49 AM
The word of the day reminds me of AU BON PAIN.
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Post by: FJL on July 04, 2011, 05:10:00 AM
Donna Summer STATE OF INDEPENDENCE dance

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NEE-OHGThw

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Post by: Michael on July 04, 2011, 05:22:17 AM
goooooood morning to all
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Post by: Michael on July 04, 2011, 05:26:06 AM
tod

montreal has a fireworks festival for at least the past 20 years.

but the most spectacular one was in monaco 1980. ! believe it was done for a tv variety series hosted by one of john wayne's son whose name escapes me at the moment
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Post by: Michael on July 04, 2011, 05:27:26 AM
And a happy july 4th to all who celebrate it.
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Post by: Ben on July 04, 2011, 05:30:01 AM
Morning all.

I slept late today. I just got up a half hour ago.

Hope all is well with everyone.

No news here on Long Island.
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Post by: Laura on July 04, 2011, 05:36:29 AM
Good morning.
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Post by: Laura on July 04, 2011, 05:58:08 AM
Well, I suppose I should finish my oatmeal and go outside and start sweeping up what last night's windstorm blew in.
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Post by: Druxy on July 04, 2011, 06:07:26 AM
TOD:

Back when I was a kid in Soap Lake, WA (where we had a summer home), they had the most fantastic fireworks displays over the lake.  Really amazing.
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Post by: Druxy on July 04, 2011, 06:08:29 AM
Here, in Austin, I'm hoping that nobody sets off fireworks this evening.

We are in a terrible drought.
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2011, 06:18:21 AM
I'm up (barely) and have announced the new Kritzerland title.
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Post by: Jennifer on July 04, 2011, 06:21:37 AM
I could not bike yesterday. My body was too sore.

Hopefully i will get to go swimming this week (actual swimming not just playing with my nieces or exercising). Have not done that in the outdoor pool yet. Hopefully i can get them to put a lane up for me.
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Post by: Jennifer on July 04, 2011, 06:21:58 AM
I think it's going to be a very hot week here. Although nothing like what DR Laura mentioned.
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Post by: FJL on July 04, 2011, 06:23:26 AM
Leslie Kritzer (for whose name Kritzerland was named, I believe?)  sandwiched between Lea Michele and Lady gaga in this article on choices for playing FUNNY GIRL by Times readers

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/03/curtain-down-heads-up-readers-cast-funny-girl/
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 04, 2011, 06:32:49 AM
Good morning, all! I stayed up late watching the second season of THE DUCHESS OF DUKE STREET and I slept in this morning. I feel pretty good, and I plan to enjoy the holiday by doing as little as possible.

I have nothing else to report

At the moment, anyway.
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Post by: KevinH on July 04, 2011, 06:41:03 AM
Happy Independence Day!
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Post by: KevinH on July 04, 2011, 06:43:49 AM
TOD:   The fireworks in DC.   I actually went to the Mall a few times in my first few years in DC.   I don't think I could face the crowds anymore.   

I used to live on the 14th floor of an apartment building in Alexandria.  It had a pretty good view of the fireworks in DC in the distance.
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Post by: Ginny on July 04, 2011, 06:51:51 AM
Independence Day greetings!  Our friends Katie & Mike are having a cookout this evening and I've just made a blueberry pie as our contribution to the potluck.
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Post by: Ginny on July 04, 2011, 06:58:07 AM
TOD - in 1963, my parents and I were on a camping vacation on Mt. Desert Island, Maine, and we went into Bar Harbor for the 4th of July fireworks.  They went off over the harbor and all the yachts and fishing boats blew their horns in appreciation.

And, the year Middfest celebrated Mexico the closing festivities featured a display of Mexican fireworks.  They'd had an awful time getting them through customs in Cincinnati, but they were spectacular and very different from what we're used to here in the US.
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Post by: Laura on July 04, 2011, 07:23:48 AM
My favorite fireworks display were some I didn't even watch. Instead, I watched the refugee children as they experienced fireworks. At first, they hid under the table, until we explained they were not bombs. Then the looks of wonder on their faces as they watched the beautiful colors of the fireworks for the first time.
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Post by: John G. on July 04, 2011, 07:43:35 AM
Happy Fourth of July!
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Post by: John G. on July 04, 2011, 07:45:51 AM
TOD: When I was a kid, my family went to Germany to visit Mom's side of the family. While we were there, we were in Heidelberg on the Fourth. There was a tremendous fireworks display, largely for the American troops and their families, and it was set off against the backdrop of the castle ruins. It was spectacular. Haven't seen the likes of it since.
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Post by: John G. on July 04, 2011, 07:46:41 AM
Sorry to see that Anna Massey died. I loved her in "The Pallisers" and even Kenneth Branagh's "Love's Labours Lost."
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Post by: John G. on July 04, 2011, 07:47:17 AM
Five papers done. One to go. But it's probably the most convoluted of them all, which is probably why I saved it for last.
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 04, 2011, 07:52:45 AM
I saw the 4th of July Fireworks in WASHINGTON D.C. in 1992 - and they were pretty spectacular!
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 04, 2011, 07:53:28 AM
Our town fireworks display is this evening.....and if the rockets go high enough over the trees, I will be able to see them.

I heard a lot of fireworks last night, but didn't see anything.....not sure where they were being set off.
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 04, 2011, 07:53:53 AM
DR JMK - how did Gabe's phone call with Geico go?  And what sort of car is he expecting from you?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 04, 2011, 08:01:34 AM
Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And it was nice to sleep in until 10:30. :)
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Post by: JMK on July 04, 2011, 08:01:40 AM
Unlike MBarnum, I found Jim Mitchum's performance in No Hotlinking Please to be sadly lacking.  But then I'm not a fan of gay porn.  :)
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Post by: JMK on July 04, 2011, 08:02:17 AM
Gabe is still at least a year away--at best--from being able to drive.  He's just in the planning stages.  Which is where he's going to stay until he moves out.  :)
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Post by: FJL on July 04, 2011, 08:02:47 AM
Quote from: JMK on July 04, 2011, 08:01:40 AM
Unlike MBarnum, I found Jim Mitchum's performance in No Hotlinking Please to be sadly lacking.  But then I'm not a fan of gay porn.  :)

Porn?  on the 4th of July?

:)
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Post by: JMK on July 04, 2011, 08:03:07 AM
Second day in a row I "slept in" until almost 7, which is pretty much unheard of for me.  I probably would have slept later, but the garbage pickup (yep, on the Fourth) woke me.
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Post by: JMK on July 04, 2011, 08:03:39 AM
Doesn't No Hotlinking Please sound like one of Larry's "films"?  :)
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Post by: vixmom on July 04, 2011, 08:03:50 AM
Happy fourth   
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Post by: vixmom on July 04, 2011, 08:04:04 AM
I have no news
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Post by: JMK on July 04, 2011, 08:04:09 AM
It is a splendidly sunny day here.
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Post by: vixmom on July 04, 2011, 08:04:17 AM
we are watching JOHN ADAMS
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Post by: JMK on July 04, 2011, 08:04:26 AM
Safe travel vibes for Betsy and Zach, who will soon be winging their way back home.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 04, 2011, 08:04:29 AM
I actually brought some work home "from the office" to take care of today. I'll probably get to that later this afternoon. I just need to futz with the layout of my keyboard book. Thankfully(?), since we start our actual tech rehearsals tomorrow with a "10 out of 12", I'll have plenty of down time to continue futzing with it during rehearsal. -And the orchestra is not back with the cast until Wednesday night, so I'll have more time during Wednesday's day rehearsal too, if needed.
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Post by: JMK on July 04, 2011, 08:04:51 AM
Quote from: vixmom on July 04, 2011, 08:04:17 AM
we are watching JOHN ADAMS

He's probably not very active, is he?
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Post by: JMK on July 04, 2011, 08:05:32 AM
I had to review JOHN ADAMS (the miniseries, that is), and while I loved the performances, I detested the "tarted up" handheld camera work, just drove me nuts.
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Post by: JMK on July 04, 2011, 08:06:21 AM
Perhaps I will force Gabe to watch 1776.  I tried to force both boys to watch OLIVER! years ago and they've refused to come close to a musical ever since.  ;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 04, 2011, 08:07:46 AM
Quote from: JMK on July 04, 2011, 08:06:21 AM
Perhaps I will force Gabe to watch 1776.  I tried to force both boys to watch OLIVER! years ago and they've refused to come close to a musical ever since.  ;)

DR JMK - Could be it that your boys thought that OLIVER! hit a little too close to home for them?

::)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 04, 2011, 08:08:08 AM
Quote from: JMK on July 04, 2011, 08:04:26 AM
Safe travel vibes for Betsy and Zach, who will soon be winging their way back home.

I second that!
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Post by: JMK on July 04, 2011, 08:08:36 AM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on July 04, 2011, 08:07:46 AM
Quote from: JMK on July 04, 2011, 08:06:21 AM
Perhaps I will force Gabe to watch 1776.  I tried to force both boys to watch OLIVER! years ago and they've refused to come close to a musical ever since.  ;)

DR JMK - Could be it that your boys thought that OLIVER! hit a little too close to home for them?

::)

Well I did play Bill Sikes in a long ago production.
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Post by: JMK on July 04, 2011, 08:09:17 AM
I still have my head shot lying around here somewhere.
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Post by: JMK on July 04, 2011, 08:10:26 AM
I am listening to Lunasa, a band DakotaCelt would love.
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Post by: JMK on July 04, 2011, 08:10:55 AM
I am also writing up a review of the multi-coloned GHOST IN THE SHELL:  STAND ALONE COMPLEX:  THE LAUGHING MAN.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 04, 2011, 08:16:22 AM
bk - The next time you hit Taco Bell, order the "Fresco Style" tacos - the menu board may even list them under "The Drive-Thru Diet Menu". They're just "dressed" with salsa and lettuce - no cheese, thus less fat. -And that salsa is pretty tasty. *And they both have just 150 calories. -At least according to their website.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 04, 2011, 08:18:01 AM
Quote from: vixmom on July 04, 2011, 08:03:50 AM
Happy fourth  

And a Happy Fourth of July to you too, DR vixmom and your family!

I hope you get to enjoy some "independence" from your office today. ;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 04, 2011, 08:22:51 AM
Quote from: bk on July 04, 2011, 12:08:28 AM
And the word of the day is: EMBONPOINT!

And the Song of the Day is: BIG, BLONDE AND BEAUTIFUL (http://youtu.be/ebkkIJ-SfWE)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 04, 2011, 08:28:05 AM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on July 04, 2011, 08:22:51 AM
Quote from: bk on July 04, 2011, 12:08:28 AM
And the word of the day is: EMBONPOINT!

And the Song of the Day is: BIG, BLONDE AND BEAUTIFUL (http://youtu.be/ebkkIJ-SfWE)

And/or BIGGER IS BETTER (http://youtu.be/PFt7X80bCVE)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 04, 2011, 08:29:08 AM
Oh...

I guess I should have some breakfast/brunch.

Laters...
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Post by: Kerry on July 04, 2011, 08:31:48 AM
The Bicentennial was 35 years ago.  ???  :P  :o  ???
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Post by: Laura on July 04, 2011, 08:40:23 AM
I was at the  Encanto Park bandshell that night, Kerry.
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Post by: JMK on July 04, 2011, 08:42:32 AM
I'm absolutely positive Encanto Park was named after the Sergio Mendes album, right?
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Post by: Laura on July 04, 2011, 08:44:47 AM
I believe you are right, JMK.
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Post by: Laura on July 04, 2011, 08:46:06 AM
I raked up the pine needles that blew around last night and trimmed a couple of shrubs. Joshie and I are resting our backs now and watching six kittens run around.
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Post by: Matthew on July 04, 2011, 08:49:59 AM
Hi everyone.  Thanks for all the "party" encouragements.  The party was nice, didn't stay too long, but the food was horrendous.  Some people should not BBQ - ever. 

Today is a get together at my sisters.  That will be great.  DD Ben will be in attendance and i know the food will be superb. 
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Post by: Matthew on July 04, 2011, 08:50:15 AM
Page 3 dance!!    Choose whatever you'd like.
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Post by: FJL on July 04, 2011, 08:51:48 AM
Quote from: vixmom on July 04, 2011, 08:04:17 AM
we are watching JOHN ADAMS

Ah, but how about the "JOHN & ABIGAIL ADDAMS FAMILY" theme, which I trot out every year for the second year in a row


In the spirit of 1776, hope it's OK to bring out this oldie, which assumes a knowledge of the lyrics to "Yours Yours Yours" from "1776"

JOHN & ABIGAIL ADDAMS FAMILY theme song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bUcJKIYFyw

Thanks if you have time to include this in your July 4 celebration, (it's under 90 seconds)
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Post by: Ginny on July 04, 2011, 09:03:45 AM
Quote from: Kerry on July 04, 2011, 08:31:48 AM
The Bicentennial was 35 years ago.  ???  :P  :o  ???

Yes, it was, DR Kerry.

And I wonder if DR Elmore remembers celebrating it here in Middletown, OH?

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Post by: Ginny on July 04, 2011, 09:06:15 AM
On July 4, 1976, Middletown not only celebrated the Bicentennial, but opened the new city building.  There was a huge parade down Central Avenue, in which our community theater group had a wonderful float - American Theater: 200 Years of American Life.  This is the (almost) entire cast:

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Post by: Ginny on July 04, 2011, 09:10:32 AM
DR Elmore designed and oversaw the making of all the costumes.  My dress was gorgeous, complete with corset and bustle:

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Post by: Laura on July 04, 2011, 09:15:46 AM
Quote from: FJL on July 04, 2011, 08:51:48 AM


JOHN & ABIGAIL ADDAMS FAMILY theme song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bUcJKIYFyw


 :D
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Post by: Laura on July 04, 2011, 09:16:55 AM
You look beautiful, Ginny. But, man, that dress looks warm.
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Post by: Ginny on July 04, 2011, 09:20:47 AM
DR FJL - I love the Addams Family theme!
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Post by: Ginny on July 04, 2011, 09:21:42 AM
Quote from: Laura on July 04, 2011, 09:16:55 AM
You look beautiful, Ginny. But, man, that dress looks warm.

Yes, DR Laura, it was very hot and muggy that day and we were all melting by the time we reached the city building!
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Post by: Ginny on July 04, 2011, 09:23:13 AM
Our float depicted American theater in 1776, 1876, and 1976.  Here's the 1776 scene from Royall Tyler's The Contrast, complete with harpsichord played by our friend Becki:

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Post by: FJL on July 04, 2011, 09:23:28 AM
Thanks, Laura and Ginny!
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Post by: Ginny on July 04, 2011, 09:25:07 AM
Our 1876 scene was from classic melodrama.  Yes, it's traditional for the heroine to be in peril, but our costumer DR Elmore, said NO WAY to tying that dress to the buzzsaw!
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Post by: Ginny on July 04, 2011, 09:26:01 AM
Finally, our 1976 scene was from THE WIZ and our upcoming season was listed on the back of the float.

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Post by: FJL on July 04, 2011, 09:35:37 AM
That was fun, Ginny!  Thanks for those photos.
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Post by: Ginny on July 04, 2011, 09:40:51 AM
We did have fun, DR FJL!  There was a float competition and we were sure we'd win, but the senior citizens beat us.  I'd forgotten that, but Richard remembered and says it was fixed.
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Post by: Matthew on July 04, 2011, 09:44:35 AM
Yesterday I had a thought that maybe it was time that DD Ben and I took off and moved somewhere else... like NY.  It was just a thought, but, man, it was a good one - and maybe one to look into.
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Post by: Ginny on July 04, 2011, 09:46:59 AM
DR Matthew - Richard and I have that thought quite frequently!  Go for it!!!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 04, 2011, 10:01:00 AM
Good Afternoon!

Brunch has been consumed - cereal with dried cranberries and fresh blueberries. Dishes have been washed. And TV programs continued to be watched.

So far, so good.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 04, 2011, 10:01:26 AM
DR Ginny - Thanks for posting those pictures! I never knew that DR elmore was into costume design! ;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 04, 2011, 10:03:16 AM
Quote from: Matthew on July 04, 2011, 09:44:35 AM
Yesterday I had a thought that maybe it was time that DD Ben and I took off and moved somewhere else... like NY.  It was just a thought, but, man, it was a good one - and maybe one to look into.

DR Matthew - And I'm sure that DD Ben - and yourself, of course - would be very popular in all the various dog parks around the City.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 04, 2011, 10:03:48 AM
My life of 60 pounds ago and hair on the top of my head is flashing before my eyes.

I opened up a real can of worms at Ohio Light Opera this morning! Hostile emails have been flying and a Facebook series of posts removed. It's been a fascinating morning!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 04, 2011, 10:05:10 AM
DR Matthew - Had you considered checking out the new Ring Cycle at San Francisco Opera?
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Post by: JMK on July 04, 2011, 10:10:13 AM
I am listening to a 1962 Percy Faith recording with several Kritzerland connections.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 04, 2011, 10:21:27 AM
Quote from: Ginny on July 04, 2011, 09:10:32 AM
DR Elmore designed and oversaw the making of all the costumes.  My dress was gorgeous, complete with corset and bustle:



I had forgotten how fantastic you looked in that sucker!

Ron Raines just stopped by and surprised me with a delish sandwich, pastrami on rye from Artie's. Fantastic!
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2011, 10:26:11 AM
I'm up again.  Got another three and a half hours of sleep and printed out orders arrived thus far. 
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2011, 10:28:12 AM
FJL, I didn't name Kritzerland after Leslie - I was having trouble giving my new creation, Benjamin, a last name - I happened to be on one of those boards and there was a thread "What is Leslie Kritzer up to."  The minute I saw Kritzer I knew it was perfect for Benjamin.  I called her, made a lunch date (I happened to be going to NY that week), and told her I was using her last name.  She was delighted.
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2011, 10:30:53 AM
A few months ago a fellow did a benefit for Michelle Nicastro back in whatever town her college was in.  He'd written me several times and I'd sent him a personal remembrance for the program, along with some photos.  Apparently it went very well.  I got an e-mail from him this morning asking for my help and support (not financial) for an LA version of it to be held at the Catalina Jazz club - that venue seemed mighty strange to me because I think it only seats around 100 or 150 people, tops.  He asked for me to either get the word out or give him my contact list.
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2011, 10:33:34 AM
Now, as some may or may not know, I tried to do a tribute evening for Michelle right after she passed.  I went to a VERY wealthy TV producer (and now theater director) and asked if he'd help fund it.  This man gives money to everything (he has pots of it), but apparently only if it somehow benefits him, so he said no (he hasn't even had the good taste to donate twenty bucks to the Kickstarter thing and believe me when you have twenty MILLION it would be a nice show of friendship to part with twenty bucks).  So, that didn't happen.  The very last performance Michelle ever gave was in the Menken/Schwartz benefit I did.
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Post by: JMK on July 04, 2011, 10:34:33 AM
I wonder if JR knows MGM-HD is currently showing PAJAMA PARTY.
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Post by: bk on July 04, 2011, 10:39:32 AM
Then I get another e-mail from someone named Shelly Goldstein, a cabaret performer, who informs everyone on her blast list that she'd producing this evening, and that it's being directed by a fellow who's been in the cabaret world for quite some time.  The minute I saw his name I wanted to throw up on the ground.  This guy eventually wormed his way into a record label we don't mention around here, completely run it into the ground, and then was let go by the owners.  He IMd me years later asking if I could forgive him and I responded saying I'd put the whole thing away and that he didn't need my forgiveness.  There are many performers and people in the business who really don't like this fellow.  He came to one of our Gardenia shows, saw what we were doing, and - wait for it - he now his HIS own night at another club.  He heard about what we were doing with the thirteen-year-old and - wait for it - he's now offering a class to young teens about cabaret performing.

I wrote back the guy from earlier and told him I could not in good conscience support the event, given that this guy is directing, and I told him that I didn't think Michelle would be too happy about it either, since she was very aware of what that whole situation was about and how it affected me.  I also asked him why he wouldn't have come to me first, since this is what I do, since I had a VERY close relationship with Michelle dating back to 1990 - we'll see if he answers.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Ginny on July 04, 2011, 10:44:31 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on July 04, 2011, 10:21:27 AM
Quote from: Ginny on July 04, 2011, 09:10:32 AM
DR Elmore designed and oversaw the making of all the costumes.  My dress was gorgeous, complete with corset and bustle:



I had forgotten how fantastic you looked in that sucker!
...

I could use a corset like that to wear under my dress for Rob & Mary Linda's wedding.  No bustle, though...
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: vixmom on July 04, 2011, 10:45:29 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on July 04, 2011, 10:03:48 AM
My life of 60 pounds ago and hair on the top of my head is flashing before my eyes.

I opened up a real can of worms at Ohio Light Opera this morning! Hostile emails have been flying and a Facebook series of posts removed. It's been a fascinating morning!

How unusual for you

 :-* :-* ;)
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Michael on July 04, 2011, 10:46:46 AM
From yesteday Mke Barnum tried to post a picture from Target Earth. All there was a ?

So here is my attempt

(http://monsterhunter.coldfusionvideo.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Target-Earth-Poster.jpg)
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: vixmom on July 04, 2011, 10:48:54 AM
Quote from: FJL on July 04, 2011, 08:51:48 AM
Quote from: vixmom on July 04, 2011, 08:04:17 AM
we are watching JOHN ADAMS

Ah, but how about the "JOHN & ABIGAIL ADDAMS FAMILY" theme, which I trot out every year for the second year in a row


In the spirit of 1776, hope it's OK to bring out this oldie, which assumes a knowledge of the lyrics to "Yours Yours Yours" from "1776"

JOHN & ABIGAIL ADDAMS FAMILY theme song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bUcJKIYFyw

Thanks if you have time to include this in your July 4 celebration, (it's under 90 seconds)



I enjoyed this again -  and while I there I watched  You're a Pain
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Michael on July 04, 2011, 10:50:11 AM
And this is the Jim Mitchum's speghetti western I presume

(http://www.spaghetti-western.net/images/thumb/3/3a/MassacreAtGrandCanyon_DatabasePage.jpg/190px-MassacreAtGrandCanyon_DatabasePage.jpg)
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: vixmom on July 04, 2011, 10:50:15 AM
I loved the 1976 pictures Ginny --- I always wanted to wear a dress like that - although not necessarily in July !
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 04, 2011, 10:52:14 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on July 04, 2011, 10:03:48 AM

I opened up a real can of worms at Ohio Light Opera this morning! Hostile emails have been flying and a Facebook series of posts removed. It's been a fascinating morning!

I hope there were no compromising Tweets and TwitPics involved. ::)
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: vixmom on July 04, 2011, 10:53:30 AM
I was in college in July of 1776 - our theatre dept ran a month long production of 1776

I was head of makeup dept - my then boyfriend played Caesar Rodney
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: vixmom on July 04, 2011, 10:56:23 AM
Quote from: JMK on July 04, 2011, 08:01:40 AM
Unlike MBarnum, I found Jim Mitchum's performance in No Hotlinking Please to be sadly lacking.  But then I'm not a fan of gay porn.  :)

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: vixmom on July 04, 2011, 10:57:06 AM
Travel Vibes for JMK's family
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Michael on July 04, 2011, 10:57:46 AM
I used to have a recording of George Grizzard and Kathryn Walker read the letters of John and Abigail Adams
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Michael on July 04, 2011, 11:00:02 AM
Quote from: vixmom on July 04, 2011, 10:53:30 AM
I was in college in July of 1776 - our theatre dept ran a month long production of 1776

I was head of makeup dept - my then boyfriend played Caesar Rodney

Were you really in school in 1776?. If you were, you look fantastic!!!
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Laura on July 04, 2011, 11:00:31 AM
Travel vibes for the K Family!
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Michael on July 04, 2011, 11:04:12 AM
Quote from: bk on July 04, 2011, 10:39:32 AM
Then I get another e-mail from someone named Shelly Goldstein, a cabaret performer, who informs everyone on her blast list that she'd producing this evening, and that it's being directed by a fellow who's been in the cabaret world for quite some time.  The minute I saw his name I wanted to throw up on the ground.  This guy eventually wormed his way into a record label we don't mention around here, completely run it into the ground, and then was let go by the owners.  He IMd me years later asking if I could forgive him and I responded saying I'd put the whole thing away and that he didn't need my forgiveness.  There are many performers and people in the business who really don't like this fellow.  He came to one of our Gardenia shows, saw what we were doing, and - wait for it - he now his HIS own night at another club.  He heard about what we were doing with the thirteen-year-old and - wait for it - he's now offering a class to young teens about cabaret performing.

I wrote back the guy from earlier and told him I could not in good conscience support the event, given that this guy is directing, and I told him that I didn't think Michelle would be too happy about it either, since she was very aware of what that whole situation was about and how it affected me.  I also asked him why he wouldn't have come to me first, since this is what I do, since I had a VERY close relationship with Michelle dating back to 1990 - we'll see if he answers.

Was this the guy who was thrown in front of a subway train in Rewind?
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: bk on July 04, 2011, 11:16:31 AM
No, Rewind was written before this guy wormed his way in - and Rewind is a work of fiction :)
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: JMK on July 04, 2011, 11:20:57 AM
It's somewhat amusing how many orchestral leaders in 1960 aped Percy Faith's Summer Place arrangement with other tunes.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Michael on July 04, 2011, 11:21:11 AM
Quote from: bk on July 04, 2011, 11:16:31 AM
No, Rewind was written before this guy wormed his way in - and Rewind is a work of fiction :)

Then I guess it's not the person I thought it was! :-)
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: JMK on July 04, 2011, 11:21:21 AM
But of course that's what a Number 1 record did in those days.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: TCB on July 04, 2011, 11:27:54 AM
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: JMK on July 04, 2011, 11:29:29 AM
Betsy and Zach have made it to Minneapolis and are currently debating whether to visit the Senator Larry Craig Memorial Restroom.  ;)
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: JMK on July 04, 2011, 11:29:46 AM
Betsy does not have a particularly wide stance and so may not be admitted.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Jrand74 on July 04, 2011, 11:32:18 AM
Continued travel vibes for Betsy and Zach.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Jrand74 on July 04, 2011, 11:32:36 AM
Love the pictures DR GINNY.

DR ELMORE you Instigator, YOU!
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Jrand74 on July 04, 2011, 11:33:37 AM
Yes, I plan on watching PAJAMA PARTY in HD this month on MGM HD.......it has a very pretty song title "There Has to Be A Reason" sung by Annette & Mr Tommy Kirk that I am very partial to.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Jrand74 on July 04, 2011, 11:34:37 AM
I went passed TCM very quickly and had the misfortune to see some of Mr William Daniels in the worst excuse for a musical ever written....1776.

UGH!
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Ginny on July 04, 2011, 11:40:51 AM
Thanks to DRs Jose, Vixmom, and JRand for commenting on the 1976 photos!
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: elmore3003 on July 04, 2011, 11:42:24 AM
Quote from: bk on July 04, 2011, 10:30:53 AM
A few months ago a fellow did a benefit for Michelle Nicastro back in whatever town her college was in.  He'd written me several times and I'd sent him a personal remembrance for the program, along with some photos.  Apparently it went very well.  I got an e-mail from him this morning asking for my help and support (not financial) for an LA version of it to be held at the Catalina Jazz club - that venue seemed mighty strange to me because I think it only seats around 100 or 150 people, tops.  He asked for me to either get the word out or give him my contact list.

She went to Northwestern in Chicago.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: elmore3003 on July 04, 2011, 11:46:10 AM
Quote from: Jrand60 on July 04, 2011, 11:32:36 AM
Love the pictures DR GINNY.

DR ELMORE you Instigator, YOU!

Moi?
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: elmore3003 on July 04, 2011, 11:47:08 AM
Quote from: Jrand60 on July 04, 2011, 11:34:37 AM
I went passed TCM very quickly and had the misfortune to see some of Mr William Daniels in the worst excuse for a musical ever written....1776.

UGH!

I cannot believe you think that!
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: JMK on July 04, 2011, 12:08:51 PM
I saw William Daniels onstage in 1776 and was completely captivated.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: JMK on July 04, 2011, 12:09:24 PM
I think it was probably the first Broadway tour I saw, unless I saw ZORBA first, but I don't think so.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: JMK on July 04, 2011, 12:10:39 PM
I am so friggin' sick of this Anthony trial I can't stand it, and it's all that's on on all of the news channels.  Surely there is something other going on than a "verdict watch" clock counting the time.  Ridiculous.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Laura on July 04, 2011, 12:18:15 PM
JMK, turn off the tv and go outside and play!
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Jeanne on July 04, 2011, 12:43:48 PM
Hello, everyone.

Happy 4th of July!
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Jeanne on July 04, 2011, 12:47:44 PM
I really, really, really need to get more sleep. I get to the point where I'm barely functional. I do all the right things, but between the noise and my occasional insomnia...well, I just don't get enough sleep. Ugh!
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Jrand74 on July 04, 2011, 12:47:45 PM
DR ELMORE and DR JMK - that's just how it....and he.....strike me.....I have never worked on a production of the show, nor seen a production of it, other than the film.....so perhaps my opinion will change in the future....but for now....no.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Jrand74 on July 04, 2011, 12:48:28 PM
Quote from: JMK on July 04, 2011, 12:08:51 PM
I saw William Daniels onstage in 1776 and was completely captivated.

No more captivated than he was by his performance, I am sure.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Jeanne on July 04, 2011, 12:49:29 PM
Quote from: John G. on July 04, 2011, 07:45:51 AM
TOD: When I was a kid, my family went to Germany to visit Mom's side of the family. While we were there, we were in Heidelberg on the Fourth. There was a tremendous fireworks display, largely for the American troops and their families, and it was set off against the backdrop of the castle ruins. It was spectacular. Haven't seen the likes of it sense.

I'm surprised to hear this, but it was a nice gesture. I really liked Heidelberg.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: John G. on July 04, 2011, 12:54:32 PM
Quote from: JMK on July 04, 2011, 08:06:21 AM
Perhaps I will force Gabe to watch 1776.  I tried to force both boys to watch OLIVER! years ago and they've refused to come close to a musical ever since.  ;)
I bought that DVD to be able to watch on the Fourth, but I won't have time today. That's too bad.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: John G. on July 04, 2011, 12:57:37 PM
Quote from: FJL on July 04, 2011, 08:51:48 AM
Quote from: vixmom on July 04, 2011, 08:04:17 AM
we are watching JOHN ADAMS

Ah, but how about the "JOHN & ABIGAIL ADDAMS FAMILY" theme, which I trot out every year for the second year in a row


In the spirit of 1776, hope it's OK to bring out this oldie, which assumes a knowledge of the lyrics to "Yours Yours Yours" from "1776"

JOHN & ABIGAIL ADDAMS FAMILY theme song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bUcJKIYFyw

Thanks if you have time to include this in your July 4 celebration, (it's under 90 seconds)


Wonderful
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Jeanne on July 04, 2011, 12:57:51 PM
As for fireworks, I'll opt out and watch a movie.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: John G. on July 04, 2011, 01:03:42 PM
Quote from: elmore3003 on July 04, 2011, 11:47:08 AM
Quote from: Jrand60 on July 04, 2011, 11:34:37 AM
I went passed TCM very quickly and had the misfortune to see some of Mr William Daniels in the worst excuse for a musical ever written....1776.

UGH!

I cannot believe you think that!
There are far worse musicals, many of which have run longer, too. O! Calcutta! comes to mind. Starlight Express.

In my collection, I can see titles like "Ankles Aweigh" and "The Athenian Touch," which were certainly less well written. Even "The Worst" is worse.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: John G. on July 04, 2011, 01:06:29 PM
Great photos, Ginny.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: TCB on July 04, 2011, 01:14:11 PM
Quote from: FJL on July 04, 2011, 08:02:47 AM
Quote from: JMK on July 04, 2011, 08:01:40 AM
Unlike MBarnum, I found Jim Mitchum's performance in No Hotlinking Please to be sadly lacking.  But then I'm not a fan of gay porn.  :)

Porn?  on the 4th of July?

:)



 ;D  Good one.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: bk on July 04, 2011, 01:14:24 PM
Did the four-mile jog - oy and vey.  Printed out more orders - not bad for a holiday day, but hopefully there will be lots more later and tomorrow.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: TCB on July 04, 2011, 01:16:17 PM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on July 04, 2011, 08:08:08 AM
Quote from: JMK on July 04, 2011, 08:04:26 AM
Safe travel vibes for Betsy and Zach, who will soon be winging their way back home.

I second that!

Third it!
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Jrand74 on July 04, 2011, 01:22:27 PM
I am glad the film has its champions.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: bk on July 04, 2011, 01:31:52 PM
Awaiting the arrival of the thirteen-year-old and her folks.  I'll judge whether we should do any rehearsing at all, or just let her mark stuff for movement purposes.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Ginny on July 04, 2011, 01:34:35 PM
Quote from: John G. on July 04, 2011, 01:06:29 PM
Great photos, Ginny.

Thanks, DR John G - were you in Middletown in 1976?
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: George on July 04, 2011, 01:37:15 PM
Quote from: FJL on July 04, 2011, 08:51:48 AM
Quote from: vixmom on July 04, 2011, 08:04:17 AM
we are watching JOHN ADAMS

Ah, but how about the "JOHN & ABIGAIL ADDAMS FAMILY" theme, which I trot out every year for the second year in a row


In the spirit of 1776, hope it's OK to bring out this oldie, which assumes a knowledge of the lyrics to "Yours Yours Yours" from "1776"

JOHN & ABIGAIL ADDAMS FAMILY theme song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bUcJKIYFyw

Thanks if you have time to include this in your July 4 celebration, (it's under 90 seconds)

It's still funny, Fred! :D
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: George on July 04, 2011, 01:40:09 PM
(http://kwana.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/the4thofjuly_0_0_0x0_450x327.jpg)

Do it up in style! (http://kwana.com/2010/07/04/happy-4th-of-july/)

(http://kwana.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/july.jpg)
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: George on July 04, 2011, 01:40:54 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: George on July 04, 2011, 01:41:27 PM
Quote from: John G. on July 04, 2011, 12:54:32 PM
Quote from: JMK on July 04, 2011, 08:06:21 AM
Perhaps I will force Gabe to watch 1776.  I tried to force both boys to watch OLIVER! years ago and they've refused to come close to a musical ever since.  ;)
I bought that DVD to be able to watch on the Fourth, but I won't have time today. That's too bad.

Our family watches "1776" every other year.  On the other years, we watch "Independence Day."
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Ginny on July 04, 2011, 01:44:42 PM
We usually watch INDEPENDENCE DAY, too, DR George, but Rob is in Michigan this week.  Wouldn't be the same without him!
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: George on July 04, 2011, 01:46:59 PM
Today, I'm going to a friends house for a barbecue.  I need to take a shower now and leave.

Have a good (and safe) day, all!!
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Jane on July 04, 2011, 01:59:16 PM
Sherlock wishes everyone a very happy 4th of July!!
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Ginny on July 04, 2011, 02:02:37 PM
Off to the cookout - bye for now!
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: elmore3003 on July 04, 2011, 02:04:29 PM
The Casey Anthony case has now gone to the jury. My heart is beating like a wild thing.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Jrand74 on July 04, 2011, 02:04:57 PM
Love the Sherlock picture.


DR GINNY very heavy rain just started here......take an umbrella
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Jrand74 on July 04, 2011, 02:05:13 PM
Quote from: elmore3003 on July 04, 2011, 02:04:29 PM
The Casey Anthony case has now gone to the jury. My heart is beating like a wild thing.

Should we call you Nancy Grace?
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Jrand74 on July 04, 2011, 02:05:27 PM
Page Six 4th of July Dance....

Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Jane on July 04, 2011, 02:05:44 PM
Sherlock enjoyed the flyover by the air force this morning & looked so cute we had to get photos.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Laura on July 04, 2011, 02:06:15 PM
I love Sherlock.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Jane on July 04, 2011, 02:10:13 PM
Aww thank you DR Laura. :)
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Jane on July 04, 2011, 02:10:55 PM
Thanks DR Jrand60.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: elmore3003 on July 04, 2011, 02:20:27 PM
Quote from: Jrand60 on July 04, 2011, 02:05:13 PM
Quote from: elmore3003 on July 04, 2011, 02:04:29 PM
The Casey Anthony case has now gone to the jury. My heart is beating like a wild thing.

Should we call you Nancy Grace?


I just wanted DR JMK to know. I don't really give a damn.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Jrand74 on July 04, 2011, 03:26:15 PM
LOL DR ELMORE

You are welcome DR JANE....and ANOTHER lovely photo!

The rain stopped as quickly as it started.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Laura on July 04, 2011, 03:59:29 PM
JMK hasn't posted in quite a while. I wonder if he turned off the tv and went outside to play?
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: TCB on July 04, 2011, 04:24:19 PM
Quote from: Ginny on July 04, 2011, 09:03:45 AM
Quote from: Kerry on July 04, 2011, 08:31:48 AM
The Bicentennial was 35 years ago.  ???  :P  :o  ???

Yes, it was, DR Kerry.

And I wonder if DR Elmore remembers celebrating it here in Middletown, OH?



Was elmore in the non-equity tour of HAIR?
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: TCB on July 04, 2011, 04:26:53 PM
Quote from: FJL on July 04, 2011, 08:51:48 AM
Quote from: vixmom on July 04, 2011, 08:04:17 AM
we are watching JOHN ADAMS

Ah, but how about the "JOHN & ABIGAIL ADDAMS FAMILY" theme, which I trot out every year for the second year in a row


In the spirit of 1776, hope it's OK to bring out this oldie, which assumes a knowledge of the lyrics to "Yours Yours Yours" from "1776"

JOHN & ABIGAIL ADDAMS FAMILY theme song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bUcJKIYFyw

Thanks if you have time to include this in your July 4 celebration, (it's under 90 seconds)


LOVE IT.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Jrand74 on July 04, 2011, 04:29:57 PM
No rehearsal tonight.....I shall watch some television!
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Laura on July 04, 2011, 04:47:38 PM
Well, we have another possibility of a monsoon storm tonight. I hope we get it.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: elmore3003 on July 04, 2011, 04:47:51 PM
Quote from: TCB on July 04, 2011, 04:24:19 PM
Quote from: Ginny on July 04, 2011, 09:03:45 AM
Quote from: Kerry on July 04, 2011, 08:31:48 AM
The Bicentennial was 35 years ago.  ???  :P  :o  ???

Yes, it was, DR Kerry.

And I wonder if DR Elmore remembers celebrating it here in Middletown, OH?



Was elmore in the non-equity tour of HAIR?

All i remember of that day is how damned hot it was. We were over by Sunset Park on Milton Road.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: TCB on July 04, 2011, 04:51:18 PM
Quote from: Jrand60 on July 04, 2011, 11:34:37 AM
I went passed TCM very quickly and had the misfortune to see some of Mr William Daniels in the worst excuse for a musical ever written....1776.

UGH!


Ouch!  My vote would still go to LOST HORIZON.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: FJL on July 04, 2011, 05:05:02 PM
Thank you so much to vixmom, John G, George and TCB.

Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: FJL on July 04, 2011, 05:05:31 PM
BK - Sorry for getting the story all wrong!
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: JMK on July 04, 2011, 05:08:29 PM
Betsy and Zach have landed.  Breathing again.  :)
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: JMK on July 04, 2011, 05:08:55 PM
Yes, I get very nervous when they fly.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: JMK on July 04, 2011, 05:54:16 PM
It's an Annette-fest on MGM HD.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: bk on July 04, 2011, 05:57:19 PM
Rehearsal went well - she just marked it but had all the ography we did last time down pat.  Then her father made us some barbecue wieners and there was cole slaw and potato salad and baked beans.  I had two dogs (total calories 320), two helpings of potato salad (made with low-fat mayo) and cole slaw (no calories - made with just slaw and a little orange juice).  So, all in I've probably had less than eight hundred calories and I burned four hundred so that means I can now go eat a piece of chocolate peanut butter cake.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: JMK on July 04, 2011, 06:09:48 PM
chore

There, all better now.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Ginny on July 04, 2011, 07:00:59 PM
We had a delightful time at the cookout.  Mike and Katie provided, in addition to the venue, make-your-own-shish kabobs for the main course.  The rest of us brought side dishes and desserts.  Nice mix of people we knew and people we just met tonight.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Ginny on July 04, 2011, 07:26:50 PM
Where is everybody - out watching fireworks?
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: bk on July 04, 2011, 07:28:31 PM
Where is everybody indeed.  Most unseemly.  You'd think it was the fourth of July or something.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: bk on July 04, 2011, 07:29:08 PM
Everyone is gone and I am exhausted.  I feel like I've eaten five pounds of food which is, I think, the result of the dieting and a shrunken tummy.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: vixmom on July 04, 2011, 07:41:27 PM
Quote from: Michael S on July 04, 2011, 11:00:02 AM
Quote from: vixmom on July 04, 2011, 10:53:30 AM
I was in college in July of 1776 - our theatre dept ran a month long production of 1776

I was head of makeup dept - my then boyfriend played Caesar Rodney

Were you really in school in 1776?. If you were, you look fantastic!!!

thank you thank you --- I guess I'm  not too bad for 254....
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2011, 07:41:47 PM
I am sitting in my recliner with the cats.  Fireworks will soon start about 3 blocks from here, but I don' t think I'll deal with the bugs to watch them.  it was a nice show last night over the lake.  That's good enough for me this year.   I'll stay home and make sure the cats don't freak out when the big booms start
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2011, 07:42:24 PM
It was nice to see my family, it was nice to come back home.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 04, 2011, 07:43:27 PM
Good Evening!

Well... I've spent most of today watching TV - mainly "How the States Got Their Shapes" (http://www.history.com/shows/how-the-states-got-their-shapes) on The History Channel, various shows on The Cooking Channel, and then A Capitol Fourth on PBS.

Meanwhile.... My scores have sat on the kitchen table...
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2011, 07:51:57 PM
Me, My brother and My sister  - youngest to oldest
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Laura on July 04, 2011, 07:55:33 PM
It's not quite dark enough here for fireworks.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Laura on July 04, 2011, 07:56:09 PM
And it is getting windy.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: vixmom on July 04, 2011, 08:06:49 PM
I can turn in 360  degrees in my yard and everywhere I look there is a free professional grade firework show going on
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Ginny on July 04, 2011, 08:08:08 PM
Nice picture of DR Cillaliz and her sibs!
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: vixmom on July 04, 2011, 08:13:20 PM
STATES THAT ALLOW SOME OR ALL TYPES OF CONSUMER FIREWORKS (formerly known as class C fireworks), AP-PROVED BY ENFORCING AUTHORITY, OR AS SPECIFIED IN LAW (40 states, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico):

Alabama
Alaska
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
   Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Mexico
Nevada
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

(The District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, in addition to the above states, enforce the federal regulations and applicable state restrictions).

II. STATES THAT ALLOW ONLY SPARKLERS AND/OR OTHER NOVELTIES (total of 5 states):

Illinois
Iowa
Maine
   Ohio
Vermont

III. STATES THAT ALLOW ONLY NOVELTY FIREWORKS - (total of 1 state):

Arizona

IV. STATES THAT BAN ALL CONSUMER FIREWORKS (including those that are allowed by CPSC regulations) - (total of 4 states):

Delaware
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New York


Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: vixmom on July 04, 2011, 08:14:04 PM
we do not let pesky laws get int eh way of our celebrations
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: vixmom on July 04, 2011, 08:14:48 PM
monsoon vibes for Laura
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Ginny on July 04, 2011, 08:15:02 PM
We're in Ohio and a lot of our neighbors seem to have some awfully noisy sparklers...
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 04, 2011, 08:22:13 PM
Well...

Tomorrow's rehearsal is a "10 out of 12": 11:00am to 11:00pm - with a dinner(/nap) break from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Wednesday too. The rest of the week follows a similar schedule with rehearsals in the afternoon followed by run and/or previews in the evening. In other words, it's gonna be a long week. So...

Goodnight.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2011, 08:25:07 PM
Quote from: Ginny on July 04, 2011, 08:08:08 PM
Nice picture of DR Cillaliz and her sibs!

Thanks Ginny
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: John G. on July 04, 2011, 08:28:22 PM
Quote from: Ginny on July 04, 2011, 08:08:08 PM
Nice picture of DR Cillaliz and her sibs!
Very nice
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: John G. on July 04, 2011, 08:30:57 PM
Quote from: Ginny on July 04, 2011, 01:34:35 PM
Quote from: John G. on July 04, 2011, 01:06:29 PM
Great photos, Ginny.

Thanks, DR John G - were you in Middletown in 1976?
I was in Middletown circa 1984-1985.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2011, 08:31:36 PM
Thanks!  We actually had a great time last night sailing on my brother's boat.  It was just the three of us and my sister's husband.  It was a beautiful night and we had a very peaceful sail.  One of the nicest times we've had together in a long time
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: John G. on July 04, 2011, 08:32:02 PM
Quote from: George on July 04, 2011, 01:40:09 PM
(http://kwana.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/the4thofjuly_0_0_0x0_450x327.jpg)

Do it up in style! (http://kwana.com/2010/07/04/happy-4th-of-july/)

(http://kwana.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/july.jpg)

And what style would this be? Out of?
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: vixmom on July 04, 2011, 08:32:32 PM
break a leg vibes to Jose and co
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: vixmom on July 04, 2011, 08:32:53 PM
Cilla I am glad you had sucha nice visit with your family
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Laura on July 04, 2011, 08:34:58 PM
Vixmom, the fireworks are allowed to be sold by state law, but most of the cities have banned them. As has my county in unincorporated areas, the US Forest land, etc.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: John G. on July 04, 2011, 08:35:44 PM
Impromptu grilling get-together tonight. We did steaks, mushrooms and my entire eggplant harvest (2) on the grill, plus more dishes than necessary, including potatoes, green beans, a cucumber salad, a mixed green salad, a tomato-cucumber salad, corn on the cob, and who knows what all else. Caramel brownies, ice cream and blueberries for dessert.

All for just seven people and thrown together last night.

I shall enjoy the leftovers for lunch the next few days.

Still, I missed the fireworks.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: John G. on July 04, 2011, 08:36:01 PM
Quote from: vixmom on July 04, 2011, 08:32:32 PM
break a leg vibes to Jose and co
Ditto.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Michael on July 04, 2011, 08:36:49 PM
I hope all the people who celebrated today had a great one.

Spent the evening with a great group of friends and spectacular fireworks in the backyard.

Even reconnect with an old friend.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2011, 08:42:57 PM
Break a leg to Jose and Oklahoma!
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2011, 08:43:17 PM
Thanks Vixmom. 
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2011, 08:44:59 PM
Quote from: vixmom on July 04, 2011, 08:32:53 PM
Cilla I am glad you had sucha nice visit with your family

We did celebrate my birthday. They had balloons everywhere and a happy birthday tiara and pin for me to wear, lol.   There were 2 birthday cakes, one white from the store and the other angel food. 
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Cillaliz on July 04, 2011, 08:48:03 PM
Hearing lots of fireworks.  Boo jumped on my lap when the big ones were going off at the Country Club.  Now that those are over, the cats seem fine. I could open the windows, but I think it will be quieter with the ac on and the windows closed.  I got very little sleep last night as the neighbors on both sides of my parent's place were partying very late and the hide a bed was very uncomforatble.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: vixmom on July 04, 2011, 08:59:40 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on July 04, 2011, 08:44:59 PM
Quote from: vixmom on July 04, 2011, 08:32:53 PM
Cilla I am glad you had sucha nice visit with your family

We did celebrate my birthday. They had balloons everywhere and a happy birthday tiara and pin for me to wear, lol.   There were 2 birthday cakes, one white from the store and the other angel food. 

I am glad you got your cake!!  Was there a pie as well?
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: elmore3003 on July 04, 2011, 09:27:25 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on July 04, 2011, 08:44:59 PM
Quote from: vixmom on July 04, 2011, 08:32:53 PM
Cilla I am glad you had sucha nice visit with your family

We did celebrate my birthday. They had balloons everywhere and a happy birthday tiara and pin for me to wear, lol.   There were 2 birthday cakes, one white from the store and the other angel food. 

Excellent!
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: bk on July 04, 2011, 09:28:59 PM
I'm exhausted!
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Laura on July 04, 2011, 09:30:32 PM
Glad you had a fun early birthday celebration, Cillaliz.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Laura on July 04, 2011, 09:30:49 PM
Several of my neighbors are setting off fireworks.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: MBarnum on July 04, 2011, 09:34:07 PM
I hate it when hotlinking is not allowed.

Thank you MichaelS, for making the pictures appear.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: MBarnum on July 04, 2011, 09:36:31 PM
I had 4th of July dinner with a bunch of people I didn't know on the roof garden, atop the 8th floor of my apartment building. The food was tasty, but I didn't know hardly anyone.

I suspect a few residents invited several family members and friends for the free eats.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Laura on July 04, 2011, 09:42:55 PM
There is a storm heading our way. I hope it gets here.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: MBarnum on July 04, 2011, 09:43:20 PM
Afterwards I came back down to my apartment and finished watching DAIMAJIN (1966; aka Majin, Monster of Terror).



(http://www.wrongsideoftheart.com/wp-content/gallery/cache/5239__x400_daimajin_poster_01.jpg)


JRand, have you seen this film? I think you would enjoy it...mainly a samurai story, until the monster strikes at the end.

I need to get the sequels now!
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: bk on July 04, 2011, 09:59:58 PM
I gotta tell you - it's a bit warm in the home environment, but I really hate having the air on.  I may go sit outside for fifteen minutes while I cool off the house.
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: Matthew on July 04, 2011, 10:11:02 PM
Party at my sister's was fun.  DD Ben was such a good boy.  The food was amazing, the company was fun and we all had a great time.  I even got some work done later in the evening.

I returned to Foster City to see the city in full 4th of July mode.  It's one of the cities in the bay area that does a fireworks show each year.  So, I gave DD Ben his dinner and headed downstairs and watched the show from the comfort of the grass near the pool  It's a little less than a mile away from the actual show, so it was a good view.  Saw some people that I actually know that live in my complex, so that was fun.  Next year, I'm going to provide a coffee stand and a soundtrack to the show that we can listen to.   :)
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: George on July 04, 2011, 10:22:06 PM
Quote from: John G. on July 04, 2011, 08:32:02 PM
Quote from: George on July 04, 2011, 01:40:09 PM
(http://kwana.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/the4thofjuly_0_0_0x0_450x327.jpg)

Do it up in style! (http://kwana.com/2010/07/04/happy-4th-of-july/)

(http://kwana.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/july.jpg)

And what style would this be? Out of?

Pure 1970s...inspired by the original Charlie's Angels. :D
Title: Re: THE FOURTH OF JULY, FIREWORKS, AND WIENERS
Post by: bk on July 04, 2011, 10:27:37 PM
When I post the new notes, I'm then going to put seven Nudie Musical cover options up for comment.  What appeals, what doesn't.  Some have quotes, some don't.  The color is slightly different between versions of the same cover and things can be moved around (in terms of quotes and cast names) - I actually like them all, but am leaning towards one in particular, albeit with quotes in different colors.