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Title: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: bk on October 18, 2011, 12:17:02 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were written in a haze of a daze and contained more than one whale of a tale, and now it is time for you to post until the hazy cows come home.
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Post by: bk on October 18, 2011, 12:18:03 AM
And the word of the day is: ADMIX!
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Post by: Doug R on October 18, 2011, 03:19:20 AM
TOD:
I love potatoes - for me, a meal isn't a proper meal unless it's got potatoes in it. I like them any which way; mashed, fried, baked or simply boiled. I think my favorites are Dauphinoise and potato rosti.
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Post by: Ben on October 18, 2011, 03:24:54 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Michael on October 18, 2011, 03:28:35 AM
From yesterday:

John G what awful circumstance that happened to your firends. It proves that there is no such thing as a simple surgery. Anything might happen. Prayers and good vibes to her.
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Post by: Ben on October 18, 2011, 03:29:33 AM
Belated Happy Day to Vixmom and Dad

And Also to Skip and Fred from last week (if I recall correctly).

Work has been the usual hectic place it always is in late October.

I forget things.
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Post by: Michael on October 18, 2011, 03:31:23 AM
From yesterday:

BK re: the photos in that review never a fan of screen captures when it comes to comparison between two different releases, but the captures I think the captures show how good the transfer is.
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Post by: Michael on October 18, 2011, 03:34:02 AM
TOD

I'm just a country boy at heart. I like my potatoes mashed, home fries (cooked on a skillet with onions and peppers) and french fried
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Post by: Michael on October 18, 2011, 03:34:40 AM
Oh and I almost forgot:

A Happy Day to all.
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Post by: Michael on October 18, 2011, 03:37:10 AM
And the word of the day is: ADMIX!

I think I know what it means. Curious to know what the song of the day will be.
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Post by: Druxy on October 18, 2011, 04:38:15 AM
TOD:

Steak fries
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Post by: Doug R on October 18, 2011, 04:56:07 AM
Yet another Blu dropped through the mail box today. How am I supposed to find time to watch all these things? Maybe I should stop buying them! This was the double feature of SHE and THINGS TO COME and a DVD of THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME on the Legend label in black and white and colorised versions. Good value for money at least. I bought it because I haven't seen SHE or THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME. They both look good. THINGS TO COME looks OK but I don't need that anyway because I have the UK Network DVD which is excellent.
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Post by: John G. on October 18, 2011, 05:13:37 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on October 18, 2011, 05:14:08 AM
Thank you, all, for the vibes on Joan's behalf. 
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Post by: John G. on October 18, 2011, 05:14:56 AM
TOD: I love good German potato pancakes with a little applesauce on the side. But, unfortunately, potatoes are up there with flour, rice and corn, so I can't have any.
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Post by: FJL on October 18, 2011, 05:19:32 AM
Belated Happy Day to Vixmom and Dad

And Also to Skip and Fred from last week (if I recall correctly).

Work has been the usual hectic place it always is in late October.

I forget things.


Thanks, Ben!
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Post by: FJL on October 18, 2011, 05:20:20 AM
Thank you, all, for the vibes on Joan's behalf. 

Vibes from us as well.  So sad to read the terrible news.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 18, 2011, 05:33:46 AM
Happy Anniversay + One Day to DR VIXMOM and VIXDAD.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 18, 2011, 05:34:02 AM
Time for the monthly shopping trip to Aldi's Grocery Store.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 18, 2011, 05:34:28 AM
DR GEORGE what part or parts are you playing in THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES?

I must have missed that post.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 18, 2011, 05:35:23 AM
Academy Members.

For Your Consideration.

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Post by: Doug R on October 18, 2011, 05:44:44 AM
A lightish lunch today of Chorizo and toast before getting ready to go downtown for the regular Tuesday evening heavy eating and drinking session!  It's turned chilly so it's time to wrap up.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 18, 2011, 06:08:32 AM
Good morning, all! I had another night of bizarre dreams, and now I remember none of them. I slept late and wanted to sleep later, but I have to head into Encores! and help Joshie today. I originaly planned to be there by 10, but he called me last night and asked me to come in around 11:00.

DR JohnG, I'm sorry to hear that your friend is in critical shape. I send my sympathy to you, her friends and famly.

It's time for more coffee and a bit more work on THE RED MILL before I head out.



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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 18, 2011, 06:48:53 AM
Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And I can already check in for my flight to Chicago tomorrow morning! :)
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Post by: Jennifer on October 18, 2011, 06:55:33 AM
DR Cillaliz, re: the slow swimmers who wait till I get to the end to start.

I don't think they are doing it to slow me down. I didn't mean to imply that. It just bugs me when people don't have common sense. There are sometimes faster swimmers than me and I always let them pass me before I start. It's just common courtesy.  I think that maybe the slower swimmers just think that they should go first since they got there first. And they probably don't realize that they will be holding me up. Heck, some of them might not even be able to see well enough to know they are in the fast lane.
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Post by: Jennifer on October 18, 2011, 06:56:26 AM
DR Jane, can you only reserve a library book once it's in the system?  Can you suggest books?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 18, 2011, 06:59:25 AM
As for the Topic of the Day...

The Carlyle (Grand Cafe) in Arlington, VA, used to have an appetizer of house-made potato chips drizzled with pesto and bleu cheese. It was soooooo good. The garlic and the basil in the pesto really helped to cut through and balance the fattiness of the cheese and the fried potato chips. And you had to eat the whole bowl as soon as they were placed on your table, because once they cooled down they weren't quite so yummilicious.

The Carlyle also used to offer a side of "garlic-potato cake", but it was actually more like a slice of a potato gratin casserole. Shredded potatoes mixed with a garlic cream, then baked until crispy on the top and bottom while still creamy in the middle. Now they serve mashed cauliflower. ::)

My guilty pleasure potato dish: A double order of The Hash Browns at Waffle House All The Way! Scattered (on the grill), Smothered (onions), Covered (cheese), Chunked (diced ham), Diced (grilled tomatoes), Peppered (jalapeņo peppers), Capped (mushrooms), Topped ("Bert's Chili") and Country (sausage gravy)! -Usually the only meal I have to have all day.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 18, 2011, 07:01:58 AM
And since I ended up sleeping in a bit today, and since I have quite a few things I need to get done today...

Laters...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 18, 2011, 07:02:50 AM
~~~~~VIBES AND PRAYERS TO DR JOHN G'S FRIEND JOAN~~~~~
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Post by: Kerry on October 18, 2011, 07:11:23 AM
TOD:  Potatoes.  Any potatoes. Prepared almost any which way.  Just potatoes.  And more potatoes.
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Post by: Doug R on October 18, 2011, 07:12:27 AM
Now that I am out and about I find it's not as cold as I thought but it is exceptionally windy. I'm now on the commuter boat on the River Thames which is a quick and easy way for me to get downtown.
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Post by: JMK on October 18, 2011, 07:53:08 AM
It is sunny but very windy here today.  Betsy and a couple of kids we use to do yardwork etc. are staining and sealing our decks today.  I think I'm glad I still have this cold.  :)

Enquiring minds want to know:  did you not get my email, Larry?
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Post by: JMK on October 18, 2011, 08:00:05 AM
I have a new aural obsession:  Celtic harpist Kim Robertson.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on October 18, 2011, 08:11:45 AM
And the word of the day is: ADMIX!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  TWO DIFFERENT WORLDS
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 18, 2011, 08:29:04 AM
TOD:

Potatoes Anna -- (I  use the recipe in a cookbook I have) - 3 or 4 potatoes peeled and sliced to 1/4" thickness.  Butter a 9" pan or dish, lay out the slices (overlap) in circles, starting from edge (reverse the direction of each new circle). Add fresh sprigs of rosemary along with individual rosemary leaves scattered over the potato slices.  Drizzle potatoes with melted butter...1/4 cup or more depending upon your heart condition.  Cover tightly and bake for 15 minutes at 400 degrees.   Then uncover, reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake another 50 minutes or so until the potatoes are golden brown.   Oh, yum!  This is a simple variation of the traditional pommes Anna which is, naturally, a French concoction.  I LONG to try one cooked the original way in one of those la cocotte ā pommes Anna special pans (very expensive and unique to this one dish).

At any rate, "Potatoes Anna" is potato heaven.  The potatoes will caramelize on the outside and be tender on the inside.   There are variations on this recipe that allow you to mix it up, say with garlic and parmesan.  Ooof.  Most recipes for the French version call for "thin slices" but my recipe wants them a bit thicker.  I've also read a recipe that instructs you to rinse the potatoes under cold water to remove the starch and then to individually salt and pepper each slice before laying them out in the pan.

The photo below shows a version that has been layered prior to cooking.  Likely, it was flipped during the cooking process to ensure the caramelization on both sides of the potatoes.   That special pan I mention above allows the entire pan to be flipped for continued cooking.  I also read a recipe that indicated the writer used her stove top to cook the dish in a 9-inch skillet.  When she determined the bottom was cooked sufficiently (by using a spatula, one can lift the edge and look under to see if the caramelization has begun). She then lifted the potatoes out of the pan by sliding them onto a plate...she inverted the plate over another plate to expose the cooked side...and then she slid the potatoes back into the skillet from the plate to continue the cooking until the dish was done. 

I loves me my potatoes Anna!

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh119/RonPulliam/PotatoesAnna.jpg)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 18, 2011, 08:40:24 AM
And...

I just have two more things to take care of here before I head out for a bit. Things are going much faster than I had planned (or not planned). :)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 18, 2011, 08:41:01 AM
In the meantime...
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 18, 2011, 08:43:45 AM
Such a sad story DR JOHNG.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 18, 2011, 08:45:31 AM
DR JMK - I found a copy of Hollywood Party at the Goodwill store yesterday for $2.49.  I read the "Frances" pages......interesting although mostly a rehash of previously published material....

It almost seems as if the author subscribes to the Edith theory that the Party spent a lot of time harassing Frances.....which is probably true.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 18, 2011, 08:45:43 AM
DR Ron Pulliam - I love me some Pommes Anna too! I usually use thyme as my herb of choice, however, if I have some really good potatoes and some really good butter, the only seasoning I'll add is sea salt.

As for procuring a cocotte ā pommes Anna: e-Bay.
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Post by: JMK on October 18, 2011, 08:47:13 AM
DR JMK - I found a copy of Hollywood Party at the Goodwill store yesterday for $2.49.  I read the "Frances" pages......interesting although mostly a rehash of previously published material....

It almost seems as if the author subscribes to the Edith theory that the Party spent a lot of time harassing Frances.....which is probably true.

David and I got a ton of stuff either from FOIA or some other source, can't remember right now, from the Party's private records, and the truth is, there was very little "official" contact with FF, she's almost always just described as a "fellow traveler."
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 18, 2011, 08:55:38 AM
And...

Once again...

Laters...
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Post by: Druxy on October 18, 2011, 08:59:35 AM
I had to put my cat, Annie, down this morning.

 :'(
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Post by: bk on October 18, 2011, 09:19:12 AM
I believe I'm up.
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Post by: Laura on October 18, 2011, 09:37:44 AM
A questions for the foodies:

Dear Foodies,
I am going to make appetizers. I have basil so I can make some pesto. What could I use the pesto for?
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Post by: Laura on October 18, 2011, 09:38:04 AM
Oh, Druxy, I am so sorry.  :(

I have had to make that sad decision so many times.
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Post by: John G. on October 18, 2011, 09:45:15 AM
DR Ron Pulliam - I love me some Pommes Anna too! I usually use thyme as my herb of choice, however, if I have some really good potatoes and some really good butter, the only seasoning I'll add is sea salt.

As for procuring a cocotte ā pommes Anna: e-Bay.
With some duck fat added.

That photo is series food porn.
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Post by: John G. on October 18, 2011, 09:47:52 AM
A questions for the foodies:

Dear Foodies,
I am going to make appetizers. I have basil so I can make some pesto. What could I use the pesto for?
Spread some goat cheese on toast and put a little pesto in the center. That's easy.

You could layer a slice of baguette with a slice of tomato, a slice of mozzarella and top with pesto.

Pesto on slices of pork tenderloin served at room temperature.

Pesto on those handmade potato chips Jose was writing about.

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Post by: John G. on October 18, 2011, 09:48:14 AM
I had to put my cat, Annie, down this morning.

 :'(
My sympathies.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 18, 2011, 09:51:30 AM
DR Ron Pulliam - I love me some Pommes Anna too! I usually use thyme as my herb of choice, however, if I have some really good potatoes and some really good butter, the only seasoning I'll add is sea salt.

As for procuring a cocotte ā pommes Anna: e-Bay.


I mis-wrote the herb I use...the recipe calls for Rosemary, not Basil.   I changed the post above to reflect Rosemary.
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Post by: Jane on October 18, 2011, 09:52:24 AM
DR Druxy my deepest condolences.  I know how much you are missing Annie right now.

(http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR41ogIpU7mr0wPCAUJzDT4O8Csza0vaddfx_mPY6EWCQ70EbpPUg)
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 18, 2011, 09:52:30 AM
I had to put my cat, Annie, down this morning.

 :'(


"Hugs", Druxy!
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Post by: Jane on October 18, 2011, 09:55:01 AM
Oh, John G. That's awful. Prayers for Joan to pull through. (exactly what Laura said)
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Post by: Jane on October 18, 2011, 09:55:28 AM
Just love vibes for DR Sam!
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Post by: Jane on October 18, 2011, 10:05:40 AM
DR Cillaliz, re: the slow swimmers who wait till I get to the end to start.

I don't think they are doing it to slow me down. I didn't mean to imply that. It just bugs me when people don't have common sense. There are sometimes faster swimmers than me and I always let them pass me before I start. It's just common courtesy.  I think that maybe the slower swimmers just think that they should go first since they got there first. And they probably don't realize that they will be holding me up. Heck, some of them might not even be able to see well enough to know they are in the fast lane.

Even understanding people are clueless it can be frustrating, especially when it happens frequently.
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Post by: Jane on October 18, 2011, 10:06:26 AM
DR Jane, can you only reserve a library book once it's in the system?  Can you suggest books?

Yes but so far I haven't been motivated enough to do so.  I've got plenty to read until the book is added.
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Post by: Jane on October 18, 2011, 10:07:40 AM
Now that I am out and about I find it's not as cold as I thought but it is exceptionally windy. I'm now on the commuter boat on the River Thames which is a quick and easy way for me to get downtown.

Reading about your daily activities is almost like going on vacation for me.  I love London.
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Post by: Jane on October 18, 2011, 10:08:22 AM
In the meantime...

:)
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Post by: Jane on October 18, 2011, 10:09:25 AM
I just received a call that my washer & dryer will be delivered this afternoon.  I hope I'm happy with them.
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Post by: Laura on October 18, 2011, 10:12:47 AM
Thanks, John.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 18, 2011, 10:17:18 AM
DR Ron Pulliam - As for procuring a cocotte ā pommes Anna: e-Bay.

Found a new-in-box 8" Mauviel copper cocotte a pommes Anna.....at half the price of the other listings at other sites.  Merry Christmas, Ron.




PAGE 3 -- by default.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 18, 2011, 10:18:54 AM
I just received a call that my washer & dryer will be delivered this afternoon.  I hope I'm happy with them.

I hope so, too!


;D
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Post by: Ben on October 18, 2011, 10:20:37 AM
I just had lunch with Kevin. He's in town to see some theatre before he heads out to Chicago for the weekend.

We (Kevin, Anthony, me and two friends of Kevin) went to Good Stuff Diner and had a great time.

Back to the Santa Barbara Foundation.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 18, 2011, 10:21:21 AM
Twice this morning I have found posts in positions "other than" the position they had occupied on a previous visit.  DR Laura's "Thanks John" post at the bottom of page 2 was once the first post on page 3, for instance.

Someone is redacting.
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Post by: JMK on October 18, 2011, 10:30:54 AM
Twice this morning I have found posts in positions "other than" the position they had occupied on a previous visit.  DR Laura's "Thanks John" post at the bottom of page 2 was once the first post on page 3, for instance.

Someone is red-acting.

Please refer to JR and my posts regarding Frances and the Communists.
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Post by: JMK on October 18, 2011, 10:31:36 AM
Well, blu-ray.com has been down for hours which means getting work done is awfully difficult.
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Post by: JMK on October 18, 2011, 10:39:18 AM
I know there are teeming masses waiting with baited breath for my reviews of LADY DEATH and MAHLER'S RESURRECTION SYMPHONY (a rather ironic pairing, now that I think about it).
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Post by: JMK on October 18, 2011, 10:40:06 AM
I am still making my way through the complete Bach CD set I got last year.  The mind boggles.  I can barely notate a piece a year.  :)
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Post by: JMK on October 18, 2011, 10:41:00 AM
My new desk arrived yesterday and will be assembled by professionals on Thursday.
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Post by: JMK on October 18, 2011, 10:42:34 AM
Here is what is should look like when completed:

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Post by: JMK on October 18, 2011, 10:45:48 AM
I'm a little nervous about that tempered glass top, but time will tell.
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Post by: JMK on October 18, 2011, 10:46:52 AM
Speaking of tempered glass, I was driving home from a gig the other night when the most appalling "thwack" hit my car.  I thought someone might have shot at me, so loud it was (what am I, Yoda all of a sudden?).  Checked the car thoroughly when I got home, not a sign of damage.  Well, waddaya know--two days later a spider web of cracks is appearing on my windshield.
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Post by: bk on October 18, 2011, 10:49:48 AM
I shall now jog.  Sorry to hear about Druxy's cat and all other problems. 
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Post by: FJL on October 18, 2011, 11:04:31 AM
Comfort vibes to Druxy.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 18, 2011, 11:19:35 AM
Speaking of tempered glass, I was driving home from a gig the other night when the most appalling "thwack" hit my car.  I thought someone might have shot at me, so loud it was (what am I, Yoda all of a sudden?).  Checked the car thoroughly when I got home, not a sign of damage.  Well, waddaya know--two days later a spider web of cracks is appearing on my windshield.

Wow!  Y'all must have some pretty rough spiders in your part of the country.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 18, 2011, 11:24:43 AM
Twice this morning I have found posts in positions "other than" the position they had occupied on a previous visit.  DR Laura's "Thanks John" post at the bottom of page 2 was once the first post on page 3, for instance.

Someone is red-acting.


Please refer to JR and my posts regarding Frances and the Communists.



[G - that - R -which is -O - forbidden - A - here - N]
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 18, 2011, 11:47:31 AM
Thoughts for DR DRUXY.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 18, 2011, 11:48:04 AM
Nice desk DR JMK.....

Hmmmm.......must have been one of them UFO's that struck your car in a time warp.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 18, 2011, 11:48:19 AM
Fellow traveler indeed.....
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 18, 2011, 11:50:22 AM
I know there are teeming masses waiting with baited breath for my reviews of LADY DEATH and MAHLER'S RESURRECTION SYMPHONY (a rather ironic pairing, now that I think about it).


I'm seeing cats....lots of cats....most of which have dined on tuna.
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Post by: JMK on October 18, 2011, 12:08:55 PM
There is evidently a humongous international DDoS attack going on with our host, hence no Blu-ray.com.
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Post by: George on October 18, 2011, 12:22:21 PM
From yesterday:
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today is Vixdad & My  24th  wedding anniversary -  he bought me a beautiful necklace with three little butterflies on it and surprised me at the office with roses and my favorite thai chicken pizza from California pizza and then tonight we went out to Gashos for hibachi ---- it was wonderful!

A Very Happy (Belated) Wedding Anniversary to DR Vixmom and Vixdad!! ;D

And congrats on the gifts!
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Post by: George on October 18, 2011, 12:24:57 PM
Also from Yesterday, from John G.:
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Freak story from church. A woman who was in my Sunday school class a few years' ago went into the hospital for what everyone considered to be routine jaw surgery. Well, something happened and she ended up in ICU and now it appears that she's not going to make it. They're talking about having to remove life support.

I really enjoyed Joan in class. I was teaching Judges then, which is all about sex, drugs and violence. Very nihilistic stuff and most people don't know just how bleak the book is. She had read the book before but she had never bothered to stop and think about the gore, mutilation and misery. And she surprised herself by finding some glimmer of humor in all that blood.

~~~Vibes of All Kinds for Joan and her Family!!~~~
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Post by: George on October 18, 2011, 12:31:53 PM
I had to put my cat, Annie, down this morning.

 :'(

I'm so sorry, Druxy.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Charles Pogue on October 18, 2011, 12:37:35 PM
TOD:  Taters.  I usually opt for pasta when I want a starch, but I like me a really dark crisp french fry and lumpy mashed taters (with the skin still in 'em) .  I don't love baked potatoes as much as I once did, but when I have them they must be slathered in butter with pepper and  bacon bits never hurt.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: George on October 18, 2011, 12:40:21 PM
Topic of the Day:
TOD

I'm just a country boy at heart. I like my potatoes mashed, home fries (cooked on a skillet with onions and peppers) and french fried

Ooo...those all sound good!  I also like steak fries, au gratin, baked (with lots o' toppings and the skin), German pancakes, latkes, etc.  Even instant mashed potatoes can be very good. ;D
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: George on October 18, 2011, 12:54:20 PM
I'm back at work after being gone Friday and yesterday (and have been for a few hours), but waiting for me were the soundtracks to "Summer and Smoke (http://www.kritzerland.com/sumSmoke.htm)" and "The First Nudie Musical (http://www.kritzerland.com/nudieCD.htm)" and the new DVD release of "Lost Horizon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005KR6O1C/)" AND the American Premiere Recording of Children of Eden (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000006OP3). :D

I also ordered the original cast recording to Death Takes a Holiday (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HDYWD6), which should get here by the end of the week.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: George on October 18, 2011, 12:57:42 PM
DR GEORGE what part or parts are you playing in THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES?

I must have missed that post.

I will be playing the part of "Sound board operator"...actually, it's a computer program that I click when each sound is needed, so it's not an actual "sound board".  I won't be on stage for this one, but it's going to be a lot of fun. :)
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: George on October 18, 2011, 12:59:20 PM
I just received a call that my washer & dryer will be delivered this afternoon.  I hope I'm happy with them.

Good luck!
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Jane on October 18, 2011, 01:09:31 PM
I just had lunch with Kevin. He's in town to see some theatre before he heads out to Chicago for the weekend.

We (Kevin, Anthony, me and two friends of Kevin) went to Good Stuff Diner and had a great time.

Back to the Santa Barbara Foundation.

:)
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Jane on October 18, 2011, 01:10:28 PM
Here is what is should look like when completed:



Nice.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Jane on October 18, 2011, 01:11:19 PM
Speaking of tempered glass, I was driving home from a gig the other night when the most appalling "thwack" hit my car.  I thought someone might have shot at me, so loud it was (what am I, Yoda all of a sudden?).  Checked the car thoroughly when I got home, not a sign of damage.  Well, waddaya know--two days later a spider web of cracks is appearing on my windshield.

That is kind of how my big window crack happened though the initial sound wasn't so loud.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Jane on October 18, 2011, 01:12:22 PM
Thank you DR's Ron & George.  I expect the delivery any minute now.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 18, 2011, 01:15:57 PM
Good Afternoon!

UPS, USPS, and laundry = What I've been the past few hours.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 18, 2011, 01:16:10 PM
{{{{{DR DRUXY}}}}}
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: George on October 18, 2011, 01:16:48 PM
Speaking of tempered glass, I was driving home from a gig the other night when the most appalling "thwack" hit my car.  I thought someone might have shot at me, so loud it was (what am I, Yoda all of a sudden?).  Checked the car thoroughly when I got home, not a sign of damage.  Well, waddaya know--two days later a spider web of cracks is appearing on my windshield.

That is kind of how my big window crack happened though the initial sound wasn't so loud.

Yikes!  I've had my car for about 13 1/2 years, and there's been a crack in the windshield for almost 10 of those years. ::) It's not in my line of sight, so I just haven't had anything done about it...and I won't until I need to.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 18, 2011, 01:17:54 PM
DR Ron Pulliam - As for procuring a cocotte ā pommes Anna: e-Bay.

Found a new-in-box 8" Mauviel copper cocotte a pommes Anna.....at half the price of the other listings at other sites.  Merry Christmas, Ron.


HOO and RAY!!!

So... When I take a weekend trip up to The Bay Area, you can give your new cocotte a spin! :)
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 18, 2011, 01:19:12 PM
Speaking of tempered glass, I was driving home from a gig the other night when the most appalling "thwack" hit my car.  I thought someone might have shot at me, so loud it was (what am I, Yoda all of a sudden?).  Checked the car thoroughly when I got home, not a sign of damage.  Well, waddaya know--two days later a spider web of cracks is appearing on my windshield.

Eek! Well, at least there are mobile windshield repair businesses you can use.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 18, 2011, 01:20:34 PM
My new desk arrived yesterday and will be assembled by professionals on Thursday.

DR JMK - And by "professionals", do you mean "Betsy"? Or "Gabe and Zach"?

;D
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 18, 2011, 01:24:00 PM
I just received a call that my washer & dryer will be delivered this afternoon.  I hope I'm happy with them.

DR Jane - I also hope you will be happy with the delivery and installation.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 18, 2011, 01:30:20 PM
A questions for the foodies:

Dear Foodies,
I am going to make appetizers. I have basil so I can make some pesto. What could I use the pesto for?
Spread some goat cheese on toast and put a little pesto in the center. That's easy.

You could layer a slice of baguette with a slice of tomato, a slice of mozzarella and top with pesto.

Pesto on slices of pork tenderloin served at room temperature.

Pesto on those handmade potato chips Jose was writing about.



You could also mix some with some softened cream cheese or goat cheese to make a dip/spread for crackers, pita crisps, etc.

Or drizzle some over steamed or grilled vegetables.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: JMK on October 18, 2011, 01:41:40 PM
My new desk arrived yesterday and will be assembled by professionals on Thursday.

DR JMK - And by "professionals", do you mean "Betsy"? Or "Gabe and Zach"?

;D

Zach and I have actually assembled quite a bit of the furniture in our house, but this one I contracted out.  :)
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: WolfeGirl on October 18, 2011, 01:58:01 PM
Topic of the day...

Two homemade potato dishes that I love (and that are really easy): garlic mashed potatoes and cut up potatoes that I roll in a mixture of canola oil and Lipton's onion soup mix.  Bake till crunchy and serve.  Soooo good!!
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Laura on October 18, 2011, 02:04:12 PM
Thanks, Jose.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Laura on October 18, 2011, 02:04:59 PM
Thank you DR's Ron & George.  I expect the delivery any minute now.

Jane, I will volunteer some of my laundry for you to test your new machines.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Jane on October 18, 2011, 02:09:16 PM
I just received a call that my washer & dryer will be delivered this afternoon.  I hope I'm happy with them.

DR Jane - I also hope you will be happy with the delivery and installation.

Thank you.  The delivery guys are very nice & cleaned up the water the spilled.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Jane on October 18, 2011, 02:10:30 PM
My new desk arrived yesterday and will be assembled by professionals on Thursday.

DR JMK - And by "professionals", do you mean "Betsy"? Or "Gabe and Zach"?

;D

Zach and I have actually assembled quite a bit of the furniture in our house, but this one I contracted out.  :)

The guys aren't supposed to switch the direction of the dryer door but the one guy said it looked easy so they are doing it.  I think they ran into a problem.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Jane on October 18, 2011, 02:11:59 PM
Thank you DR's Ron & George.  I expect the delivery any minute now.

Jane, I will volunteer some of my laundry for you to test your new machines.

;)  Honestly I wouldn't mind doing it.  Of course ask me again when I'm done doing what has accumulated while waiting for it.  Of course if I don't have a dryer door I won't be doing any laundry.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Jane on October 18, 2011, 02:14:31 PM
Speaking of tempered glass, I was driving home from a gig the other night when the most appalling "thwack" hit my car.  I thought someone might have shot at me, so loud it was (what am I, Yoda all of a sudden?).  Checked the car thoroughly when I got home, not a sign of damage.  Well, waddaya know--two days later a spider web of cracks is appearing on my windshield.

That is kind of how my big window crack happened though the initial sound wasn't so loud.

Yikes!  I've had my car for about 13 1/2 years, and there's been a crack in the windshield for almost 10 of those years. ::) It's not in my line of sight, so I just haven't had anything done about it...and I won't until I need to.

My crack was right in front of my vision & kept making me nervous.  I have friends who have had a crack for years.  If JMK & I had noticed where the window was hit & taken it directly to the glass repair they could have stopped it from spreading. 
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Jane on October 18, 2011, 02:15:08 PM
The dryer door is on! :D
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Jane on October 18, 2011, 02:19:40 PM
Now they are hooking up the washing machine.

These machines are much bigger than my old ones.  I'm glad I didn't go with the extra large ones that would have swallowed me.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Jane on October 18, 2011, 02:37:34 PM
I can see my clothes washing and how little water the energy efficient machines use.  I'm testing the machine with a small load of dishtowels.  They make pretty patterns as they spin around.  Craig set the first load up & watched with me.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: MBarnum on October 18, 2011, 02:45:51 PM
DR Druxy, so very sorry to hear about your sweet kitty.  :'(

My thoughts are with you guys.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: MBarnum on October 18, 2011, 02:48:58 PM
I have been back from vacation since Friday night, but because my computer seems to be dying I have not been able to get onto HHW...it just doesn't want to load it, along with several other sights. IMDB takes FOREVER to load. I don't know what has happened to my machine, but it looks like it is time to get a new one.

On top of that I have a $500 car repair bill...something about wing nuts and combers or something, I don't know. It had happened to one wheel a few years back, and now is happening to the other wheel. Hyuandai can't figure out why it is happening, especially since I have so few miles on my car and I don't drive over rough roads.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: MBarnum on October 18, 2011, 02:50:18 PM
So between the dying computer and the messed up car I am gonna be out at least $1000, plus the money I am sending to the actress friend to help her get through the month...it is  beginning to look like my NYC trip in April is just not going to happen.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: MBarnum on October 18, 2011, 02:52:56 PM
JMK, I REALLY like that desk! Probably out of my price range....and I don't even want to have to put one together.

My current desk was $9.99 at the Goodwill and was put together by professionals back in the 1950s. I think it will do, for now.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Jrand74 on October 18, 2011, 02:58:12 PM
A nice desk is a must.

DR JANE congrats on the new appliances....
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: bk on October 18, 2011, 02:58:23 PM
Did the four-mile jog, ate some lunch, did some banking, picked up some packages and have had a telephonic conversation that, in principal, means we have a deal for Kritzerland to issue a major cast album from a new musical - not a hit, unfortunately, and already closed, but a nice score by people I really like.  So, if the word of its composer, who paid for the recording, is anything to go by - "We have a deal."  We're meeting on Monday to iron out all the salient points - if it's all a go, I think we'll get it out in about six to eight weeks time.  They had a booklet designed at a cost of 6K that they asked if I would pick up the cost for.  I told them they could keep it as a nice souvenir, since I don't pay anywhere near that figure - ANYWHERE near, and we do really nice booklets.  This will be a long one, as they want the lyrics in, but 6K - people are a little insane, but if they find people who don't know better this is what happens.  From what I'm being told about the album production, I probably could have saved them anywhere from 50 to 100K had I done it from the get-go.  While the mix is not that pleasing to me, we'll try to help it in the mastering, but knowing what the producer was paid, it's a little shocking what he delivered.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Jane on October 18, 2011, 03:03:14 PM
it is beginning to look like my NYC trip in April is just not going to happen.

I'm sorry.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: George on October 18, 2011, 03:03:59 PM
Did the four-mile jog, ate some lunch, did some banking, picked up some packages and have had a telephonic conversation that, in principal, means we have a deal for Kritzerland to issue a major cast album from a new musical - not a hit, unfortunately, and already closed, but a nice score by people I really like.  So, if the word of its composer, who paid for the recording, is anything to go by - "We have a deal."  We're meeting on Monday to iron out all the salient points - if it's all a go, I think we'll get it out in about six to eight weeks time.  They had a booklet designed at a cost of 6K that they asked if I would pick up the cost for.  I told them they could keep it as a nice souvenir, since I don't pay anywhere near that figure - ANYWHERE near, and we do really nice booklets.  This will be a long one, as they want the lyrics in, but 6K - people are a little insane, but if they find people who don't know better this is what happens.  From what I'm being told about the album production, I probably could have saved them anywhere from 50 to 100K had I done it from the get-go.  While the mix is not that pleasing to me, we'll try to help it in the mastering, but knowing what the producer was paid, it's a little shocking what he delivered.

Congrats, BK!  That's exciting.  Can you give us a hint?  Was it from this past season?  Was it on Broadway?  Would those be obscure enough hints?? :D
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: TCB on October 18, 2011, 03:07:41 PM
Page Five!
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Doug R on October 18, 2011, 03:09:56 PM
I had to put my cat, Annie, down this morning.

 :'(

So sorry DR Druxy. I've lost several cats and dogs and know how devastating it is.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: TCB on October 18, 2011, 03:11:49 PM
Thank you, all, for the vibes on Joan's behalf. 

I am so very sorry, John G.  Continued prayers.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 18, 2011, 03:12:13 PM
bk - OH!!!! :)
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 18, 2011, 03:12:40 PM
My previous post was in reference to the soon-to-be-released cast album.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: TCB on October 18, 2011, 03:13:18 PM
DR GEORGE what part or parts are you playing in THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES?

I must have missed that post.


The tail or the paw.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Doug R on October 18, 2011, 03:14:59 PM
On top of that I have a $500 car repair bill...something about wing nuts and combers or something, I don't know. It had happened to one wheel a few years back, and now is happening to the other wheel. Hyuandai can't figure out why it is happening, especially since I have so few miles on my car and I don't drive over rough roads.

I've been thinking of getting a Hyundai - now you've got me worried.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 18, 2011, 03:15:40 PM
I have been back from vacation since Friday night, but because my computer seems to be dying I have not been able to get onto HHW...it just doesn't want to load it, along with several other sights. IMDB takes FOREVER to load. I don't know what has happened to my machine, but it looks like it is time to get a new one.

On top of that I have a $500 car repair bill...something about wing nuts and combers or something, I don't know. It had happened to one wheel a few years back, and now is happening to the other wheel. Hyuandai can't figure out why it is happening, especially since I have so few miles on my car and I don't drive over rough roads.

DR MBarnum - Are you sure it's your computer? If it's mainly the internet you're having issues with, it could be an issue with your internet/cable set-up, provider. Have you tried resetting your internet connection by disconnecting all the cables for a couple of minutes, and then re-connecting everything and starting back up? Also call your cable/internet company to see if they can do a line test.

As for your car problem, have you checked for any possible involuntary recalls?
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: George on October 18, 2011, 03:20:02 PM
I have been back from vacation since Friday night, but because my computer seems to be dying I have not been able to get onto HHW...it just doesn't want to load it, along with several other sights. IMDB takes FOREVER to load. I don't know what has happened to my machine, but it looks like it is time to get a new one.

On top of that I have a $500 car repair bill...something about wing nuts and combers or something, I don't know. It had happened to one wheel a few years back, and now is happening to the other wheel. Hyuandai can't figure out why it is happening, especially since I have so few miles on my car and I don't drive over rough roads.

DR MBarnum - Are you sure it's your computer? If it's mainly the internet you're having issues with, it could be an issue with your internet/cable set-up, provider. Have you tried resetting your internet connection by disconnecting all the cables for a couple of minutes, and then re-connecting everything and starting back up? Also call your cable/internet company to see if they can do a line test.

As for your car problem, have you checked for any possible involuntary recalls?

Also, I'd been having problems with Internet connectivity and it turned out that it was more than likely an old splitter.  When I plugged the cable directly into my modem and then into my computer, it was fine.  But when I split it to my computer and my TV, there were problems.  I got a new splitter and some new coaxial cable from Comcast (my Internet provider) and except for a few hiccups, I haven't had much problem at all.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Doug R on October 18, 2011, 03:22:21 PM
Wow! It's getting really cold now. Just got back home having had several drinks followed by a burger meal with egg, bacon, fries etc. Swarms of people about. I don't know why the center of London is so full of people on a Tuesday night.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: TCB on October 18, 2011, 03:23:33 PM
As for the Topic of the Day...

The Carlyle (Grand Cafe) in Arlington, VA, used to have an appetizer of house-made potato chips drizzled with pesto and bleu cheese. It was soooooo good. The garlic and the basil in the pesto really helped to cut through and balance the fattiness of the cheese and the fried potato chips. And you had to eat the whole bowl as soon as they were placed on your table, because once they cooled down they weren't quite so yummilicious.

The Carlyle also used to offer a side of "garlic-potato cake", but it was actually more like a slice of a potato gratin casserole. Shredded potatoes mixed with a garlic cream, then baked until crispy on the top and bottom while still creamy in the middle. Now they serve mashed cauliflower. ::)

My guilty pleasure potato dish: A double order of The Hash Browns at Waffle House All The Way! Scattered (on the grill), Smothered (onions), Covered (cheese), Chunked (diced ham), Diced (grilled tomatoes), Peppered (jalapeņo peppers), Capped (mushrooms), Topped ("Bert's Chili") and Country (sausage gravy)! -Usually the only meal I have to have all day.

What would be the approximate cost of your guilty pleasure (cash wise, not calorie or trans fat-wise)?
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 18, 2011, 03:24:30 PM
And now I need to get ready to head out to run one more pre-trip errand, and then dinner. So...

Laters...
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 18, 2011, 03:25:44 PM
As for the Topic of the Day...

The Carlyle (Grand Cafe) in Arlington, VA, used to have an appetizer of house-made potato chips drizzled with pesto and bleu cheese. It was soooooo good. The garlic and the basil in the pesto really helped to cut through and balance the fattiness of the cheese and the fried potato chips. And you had to eat the whole bowl as soon as they were placed on your table, because once they cooled down they weren't quite so yummilicious.

The Carlyle also used to offer a side of "garlic-potato cake", but it was actually more like a slice of a potato gratin casserole. Shredded potatoes mixed with a garlic cream, then baked until crispy on the top and bottom while still creamy in the middle. Now they serve mashed cauliflower. ::)

My guilty pleasure potato dish: A double order of The Hash Browns at Waffle House All The Way! Scattered (on the grill), Smothered (onions), Covered (cheese), Chunked (diced ham), Diced (grilled tomatoes), Peppered (jalapeņo peppers), Capped (mushrooms), Topped ("Bert's Chili") and Country (sausage gravy)! -Usually the only meal I have to have all day.

What would be the approximate cost of your guilty pleasure (cash wise, not calorie or trans fat-wise)?

Usually $4.00 or $5.00 depending on the city, location.

And that includes a cup of coffee.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Jane on October 18, 2011, 03:41:27 PM
A nice desk is a must.

DR JANE congrats on the new appliances....

Thank you.  The "sheets" setting seems to understand I have king size sheets. 
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: TCB on October 18, 2011, 03:41:55 PM
I had to put my cat, Annie, down this morning.

 :'(


My deepest sympathies to you and your wife.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Jane on October 18, 2011, 03:43:07 PM
Bruce congrats on the new deal!
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: elmore3003 on October 18, 2011, 03:44:50 PM
I had a good day at Encores! today with Joshie; he assembled the finale for the Gala and I worked on a number that Brian Stokes Mitchell is doing. Tomorrow, I'll finish that and work on a couple of things for Kate Baldwin.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: TCB on October 18, 2011, 03:46:45 PM
Here is what is should look like when completed:




Nice desk!
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: MBarnum on October 18, 2011, 03:50:05 PM
I have been back from vacation since Friday night, but because my computer seems to be dying I have not been able to get onto HHW...it just doesn't want to load it, along with several other sights. IMDB takes FOREVER to load. I don't know what has happened to my machine, but it looks like it is time to get a new one.

On top of that I have a $500 car repair bill...something about wing nuts and combers or something, I don't know. It had happened to one wheel a few years back, and now is happening to the other wheel. Hyuandai can't figure out why it is happening, especially since I have so few miles on my car and I don't drive over rough roads.

DR MBarnum - Are you sure it's your computer? If it's mainly the internet you're having issues with, it could be an issue with your internet/cable set-up, provider. Have you tried resetting your internet connection by disconnecting all the cables for a couple of minutes, and then re-connecting everything and starting back up? Also call your cable/internet company to see if they can do a line test.

As for your car problem, have you checked for any possible involuntary recalls?


DR Jose, I have not checked either of those things.

If there was a recall I would think that Hyundai would have informed me when I took the car in yesterday. Wouldn't they?

As for the computer....who knows...it is waaaaaaaay slow just loading Windows when I reboot, and has been ;like that for a few years. It is almost ten years old, so my guess would be a new one would certainly improve things. In fact I was looking at new computers and even the cheapest ones have WAAAAAAAAAAY more GBs, TBs, and MBs then my current one.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: TCB on October 18, 2011, 03:50:27 PM
I'm a little nervous about that tempered glass top, but time will tell.


Don't have sex on the desk top.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: MBarnum on October 18, 2011, 03:53:35 PM
THE JACK BENNY PROGRAM......





If any DRs get The Antenna Network on their cable system (Comcast has it), they are now showing THE JACK BENNY PROGRAM as well as BACHELOR FATHER, FATHER KNOWS BEST, and ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS. I am not sure when these were added to the line-up, but I only noticed it this week.

two Jack Benny episodes air each day, and it has become my dinner hour viewing each night!









Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Michael on October 18, 2011, 03:57:35 PM
Bruce congrats on the new deal!

And now he has something in common with FDR!
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Michael on October 18, 2011, 03:58:11 PM
Thoughts, prayer, vibes of all kind to those in need and comfort.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Michael on October 18, 2011, 03:58:32 PM
JMK

You have a really nice desk!
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Laura on October 18, 2011, 04:03:02 PM
Dear TCB, I am going to be making some of that onion soup mix dip you were talking about recently for our little get-together tomorrow night.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Michael on October 18, 2011, 04:07:44 PM
THE JACK BENNY PROGRAM......





If any DRs get The Antenna Network on their cable system (Comcast has it), they are now showing THE JACK BENNY PROGRAM as well as BACHELOR FATHER, FATHER KNOWS BEST, and ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS. I am not sure when these were added to the line-up, but I only noticed it this week.

two Jack Benny episodes air each day, and it has become my dinner hour viewing each night!


The Jack Benny popped up on the RTV network (Reto Televison Network) but haven't see it in a while. The majority of their programing seemed originally to come from Universal Studos, but now there are also programs like Route 66, I Spy, The Saint, Starksky and Hutch, Movin' On Da Vinci's Inquest (from Canada) Highway to Haven,
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Michael on October 18, 2011, 04:12:42 PM
So between the dying computer and the messed up car I am gonna be out at least $1000, plus the money I am sending to the actress friend to help her get through the month...it is  beginning to look like my NYC trip in April is just not going to happen.

Was any of the unions able to help her or guide her to someplace that could?
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: JMK on October 18, 2011, 04:19:23 PM
BK really likes Frank Wildhorn?

That is a joke, unbunch any panties, yes I know the OCR is already out.  Thank you.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Michael on October 18, 2011, 04:24:27 PM
I Don't Get It #1

I received a coupon for $5.00 off Pirates Of The Carribean: On Strange Tides.

BUT..........

You have to buy the 5 Disc version!! You get the Blu Ray, DVD, 3D Version, and the Digital upload and one other disc that I'm not sure what it is.

I don't get the concept of Combo packs

I really only need the Blu Ruy.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Michael on October 18, 2011, 04:32:26 PM
I Don't Get It #2

My DVD of Lost Horizon was sent via UPS, but tracking today it said that it was transfered to the Post Office in West Palm.

Why would a package sent via UPS be transfered to a Post Office facility 25 miles from where I live?
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Jane on October 18, 2011, 04:35:09 PM
Bruce congrats on the new deal!

And now he has something in common with FDR!

I wondered if someone would comment on my wording. :)
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: TCB on October 18, 2011, 04:45:45 PM
On top of that I have a $500 car repair bill...something about wing nuts and combers or something, I don't know. It had happened to one wheel a few years back, and now is happening to the other wheel. Hyuandai can't figure out why it is happening, especially since I have so few miles on my car and I don't drive over rough roads.

I've been thinking of getting a Hyundai - now you've got me worried.


I have had three (or is it four?) Hyundais, and I have loved every one.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: MBarnum on October 18, 2011, 04:55:17 PM
I love my Hyundai, also, but I don't love that it keeps having this same problem on different wheels.

The bearings, that was the problem, the bearings, and a hub needed to be replaced also. It is on order and should be in tomorrow. Fortunately, I don't need my car during the week days.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: TCB on October 18, 2011, 04:55:35 PM
Dear TCB, I am going to be making some of that onion soup mix dip you were talking about recently for our little get-together tomorrow night.

Great!  I am sure you will all enjoy it.  I am thinking that I need to make some more for the World Series starting tomorrow.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: MBarnum on October 18, 2011, 04:56:39 PM
It is also fortunate that I didn't ignore the noises, otherwise my wheel might have removed itself from my car at some inopportune moment, such as while driving on the freeway.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: MBarnum on October 18, 2011, 04:57:45 PM
Alas, I will still be out a bunch of dough....but to make myself feel better I just ordered four Bollywood DVDs.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: MBarnum on October 18, 2011, 04:58:08 PM
I really don't understand why I ever went bankrupt.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: TCB on October 18, 2011, 05:08:42 PM
BK really likes Frank Wildhorn?

That is a joke, unbunch any panties, yes I know the OCR is already out.  Thank you.


Sorry, I don't understand the joke.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on October 18, 2011, 05:09:04 PM
I Don't Get It #1

I received a coupon for $5.00 off Pirates Of The Carribean: On Strange Tides.

BUT..........

You have to buy the 5 Disc version!! You get the Blu Ray, DVD, 3D Version, and the Digital upload and one other disc that I'm not sure what it is.

I don't get the concept of Combo packs

I really only need the Blu Ruy.


Michael-


I agree With You 100%.

This Is A Marketing Scam(as Far As I'm Concerned)

Who Needs A Regular DVD and A Digital Copy

I have A Blu-Ray Player And I'm Trying To get Rid Of my Regular DVD's when I up-grade To The Same Title on Blu-Ray

I don't need another Regular DVD Or A Digital Copy

I Believe That The Manufacturer's Need to re-think Their Marketing Strategy And Not Hoodwink Their Consumers
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Cillaliz on October 18, 2011, 05:26:50 PM
Condolences to DR Druxy and family
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Cillaliz on October 18, 2011, 05:29:27 PM
Speaking of tempered glass, I was driving home from a gig the other night when the most appalling "thwack" hit my car.  I thought someone might have shot at me, so loud it was (what am I, Yoda all of a sudden?).  Checked the car thoroughly when I got home, not a sign of damage.  Well, waddaya know--two days later a spider web of cracks is appearing on my windshield.

That is kind of how my big window crack happened though the initial sound wasn't so loud.

Yikes!  I've had my car for about 13 1/2 years, and there's been a crack in the windshield for almost 10 of those years. ::) It's not in my line of sight, so I just haven't had anything done about it...and I won't until I need to.

My crack was right in front of my vision & kept making me nervous.  I have friends who have had a crack for years.  If JMK & I had noticed where the window was hit & taken it directly to the glass repair they could have stopped it from spreading. 


Most insurance companies pay 100 percent of fixing cracks in windshields
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Cillaliz on October 18, 2011, 05:30:30 PM
I can see my clothes washing and how little water the energy efficient machines use.  I'm testing the machine with a small load of dishtowels.  They make pretty patterns as they spin around.  Craig set the first load up & watched with me.

LOL!! I have an image of the two of you sitting in chairs watching the machine like it was a TV
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Cillaliz on October 18, 2011, 05:38:10 PM
Dear TCB, I am going to be making some of that onion soup mix dip you were talking about recently for our little get-together tomorrow night.

Great!  I am sure you will all enjoy it.  I am thinking that I need to make some more for the World Series starting tomorrow.

I hadn't had the onion dip in years until I was at mom's for something and we needed a dip so I found sour cream and onion soup mix in her cupboard.  I forgot how good it is, lol
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Cillaliz on October 18, 2011, 05:39:14 PM
It is also fortunate that I didn't ignore the noises, otherwise my wheel might have removed itself from my car at some inopportune moment, such as while driving on the freeway.

Mine fell off of my blazer years ago when I was driving with mom.  Luckily I was going about 10 mph around a corner wondering what the noise was.  I had to jump out of the car and chase it down the road, lol
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Cillaliz on October 18, 2011, 05:40:03 PM
Alas, I will still be out a bunch of dough....but to make myself feel better I just ordered four Bollywood DVDs.

After paying all my bills and quarterly employment taxes I needed the same sort of retail therapy.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: George on October 18, 2011, 05:50:36 PM
Really?  REALLY (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/155641-Anne-Hathaway-Will-Dream-a-Dream-in-Les-Miz-Movie)??

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The rumored casting for Fantine in the film version of the musical Les Miserables is no longer a rumor. Producer Cameron Mackintosh, in an interview on BBC Radio, said that Anne Hathaway will play the tragic matriarch who sings "I Dreamed a Dream."

Anne Hathaway...a "matriarch"? ???

She's only 28 years old!
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: John G. on October 18, 2011, 06:00:22 PM
Did the four-mile jog, ate some lunch, did some banking, picked up some packages and have had a telephonic conversation that, in principal, means we have a deal for Kritzerland to issue a major cast album from a new musical - not a hit, unfortunately, and already closed, but a nice score by people I really like.  So, if the word of its composer, who paid for the recording, is anything to go by - "We have a deal."  We're meeting on Monday to iron out all the salient points - if it's all a go, I think we'll get it out in about six to eight weeks time.  They had a booklet designed at a cost of 6K that they asked if I would pick up the cost for.  I told them they could keep it as a nice souvenir, since I don't pay anywhere near that figure - ANYWHERE near, and we do really nice booklets.  This will be a long one, as they want the lyrics in, but 6K - people are a little insane, but if they find people who don't know better this is what happens.  From what I'm being told about the album production, I probably could have saved them anywhere from 50 to 100K had I done it from the get-go.  While the mix is not that pleasing to me, we'll try to help it in the mastering, but knowing what the producer was paid, it's a little shocking what he delivered.

Congrats, BK!  That's exciting.  Can you give us a hint?  Was it from this past season?  Was it on Broadway?  Would those be obscure enough hints?? :D
I would gather since the authors are dead that this not either a recording of Cole Porter's "Jubilee" or Bob Merrill's "Prince of Grand Street."
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Jane on October 18, 2011, 06:02:29 PM
Speaking of tempered glass, I was driving home from a gig the other night when the most appalling "thwack" hit my car.  I thought someone might have shot at me, so loud it was (what am I, Yoda all of a sudden?).  Checked the car thoroughly when I got home, not a sign of damage.  Well, waddaya know--two days later a spider web of cracks is appearing on my windshield.

That is kind of how my big window crack happened though the initial sound wasn't so loud.

Yikes!  I've had my car for about 13 1/2 years, and there's been a crack in the windshield for almost 10 of those years. ::) It's not in my line of sight, so I just haven't had anything done about it...and I won't until I need to.

My crack was right in front of my vision & kept making me nervous.  I have friends who have had a crack for years.  If JMK & I had noticed where the window was hit & taken it directly to the glass repair they could have stopped it from spreading. 


Most insurance companies pay 100 percent of fixing cracks in windshields

Now you tell me.  It was less than our deductible so I never asked.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Jane on October 18, 2011, 06:03:34 PM
I can see my clothes washing and how little water the energy efficient machines use.  I'm testing the machine with a small load of dishtowels.  They make pretty patterns as they spin around.  Craig set the first load up & watched with me.

LOL!! I have an image of the two of you sitting in chairs watching the machine like it was a TV

No chairs as it is a top loading machine. ;D

We really didn't watch all that long.  With each load I watch less, mostly now to check the water levels.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: John G. on October 18, 2011, 06:04:28 PM
Really?  REALLY (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/155641-Anne-Hathaway-Will-Dream-a-Dream-in-Les-Miz-Movie)??

Quote
The rumored casting for Fantine in the film version of the musical Les Miserables is no longer a rumor. Producer Cameron Mackintosh, in an interview on BBC Radio, said that Anne Hathaway will play the tragic matriarch who sings "I Dreamed a Dream."

Anne Hathaway...a "matriarch"? ???

She's only 28 years old!
The character is not supposed to be too old, despite the age of the women who have played her on stage. Think of how young Cosette is. But, yes, the word matriarch makes one think of Miss Barbara Stanwyck or Barbara Bel Geddes.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: John G. on October 18, 2011, 06:04:58 PM
Watching "Moonstruck." Just wonderful.
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Post by: George on October 18, 2011, 06:06:36 PM
Really?  REALLY (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/155641-Anne-Hathaway-Will-Dream-a-Dream-in-Les-Miz-Movie)??

Quote
The rumored casting for Fantine in the film version of the musical Les Miserables is no longer a rumor. Producer Cameron Mackintosh, in an interview on BBC Radio, said that Anne Hathaway will play the tragic matriarch who sings "I Dreamed a Dream."

Anne Hathaway...a "matriarch"? ???

She's only 28 years old!
The character is not supposed to be too old, despite the age of the women who have played her on stage. Think of how young Cosette is. But, yes, the word matriarch makes one think of Miss Barbara Stanwyck or Barbara Bel Geddes.

...or at least, Patti LuPone.

;)
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Jane on October 18, 2011, 06:11:49 PM
From my hike last Wednesday.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Jane on October 18, 2011, 06:13:22 PM
The Wood Ducks are migrating & have been stopping to visit us.  This photo is from a previous year.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Jennifer on October 18, 2011, 06:14:08 PM
So sorry DR Druxy. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: Laura on October 18, 2011, 06:16:53 PM
I believe in the book that Fantine was 25 when she died.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: George on October 18, 2011, 06:23:10 PM
I believe in the book that Fantine was 25 when she died.

Oh...well...nevermind. :)
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Post by: John G. on October 18, 2011, 06:28:38 PM
But, you're right, George, Patti LuPone was never 25. Neither was Ethel Merman.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Jane on October 18, 2011, 06:30:37 PM
I'm trying to add the photo from Union Creek to my album on facebook.  I don't see an "add photo" option.  How do I do it?
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: bk on October 18, 2011, 06:31:56 PM
Did the four-mile jog, ate some lunch, did some banking, picked up some packages and have had a telephonic conversation that, in principal, means we have a deal for Kritzerland to issue a major cast album from a new musical - not a hit, unfortunately, and already closed, but a nice score by people I really like.  So, if the word of its composer, who paid for the recording, is anything to go by - "We have a deal."  We're meeting on Monday to iron out all the salient points - if it's all a go, I think we'll get it out in about six to eight weeks time.  They had a booklet designed at a cost of 6K that they asked if I would pick up the cost for.  I told them they could keep it as a nice souvenir, since I don't pay anywhere near that figure - ANYWHERE near, and we do really nice booklets.  This will be a long one, as they want the lyrics in, but 6K - people are a little insane, but if they find people who don't know better this is what happens.  From what I'm being told about the album production, I probably could have saved them anywhere from 50 to 100K had I done it from the get-go.  While the mix is not that pleasing to me, we'll try to help it in the mastering, but knowing what the producer was paid, it's a little shocking what he delivered.

Congrats, BK!  That's exciting.  Can you give us a hint?  Was it from this past season?  Was it on Broadway?  Would those be obscure enough hints?? :D
I would gather since the authors are dead that this not either a recording of Cole Porter's "Jubilee" or Bob Merrill's "Prince of Grand Street."

Correct.  New show by living authors.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: John G. on October 18, 2011, 06:43:31 PM
Drat. But I can dream, can't I?
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Post by: John G. on October 18, 2011, 06:43:45 PM
Page Seven!
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 18, 2011, 07:02:37 PM
I just had a visit from Will Parker! Our DR Jose stopped by with his friend Cody Williams for a brief visit, and I got to meet him and tell him how much I loved the video of him and the little girl performing "All Er Nothin'." I finally found Jose's birthday gift in the rubble of my apartment, so I was able to give him that as well. It's been a wonderful evening.
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Post by: vixmom on October 18, 2011, 07:04:02 PM
thank you allfor the lovely anniversary wishes!!
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Post by: vixmom on October 18, 2011, 07:06:24 PM
John G  I will keep your friend Joan and all who love her in my prayers
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Post by: vixmom on October 18, 2011, 07:07:00 PM
Druxy pleae accept my condolences   it so sad to lose a beloved pet
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Post by: John G. on October 18, 2011, 07:08:49 PM
I just had a visit from Will Parker! Our DR Jose stopped by with his friend Cody Williams for a brief visit, and I got to meet him and tell him how much I loved the video of him and the little girl performing "All Er Nothin'." I finally found Jose's birthday gift in the rubble of my apartment, so I was able to give him that as well. It's been a wonderful evening.


Sounds like fun.
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Post by: John G. on October 18, 2011, 07:10:13 PM
From comedy to a weepie. It's time for the last half fo "Camille," which I started a week or so ago and never finished. Somehow, the theme for the evening is TB, with Cher off to see "La Boheme" and Garbo coughing up a storm. I hope it's not catching.
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Post by: vixmom on October 18, 2011, 07:12:04 PM
TOD

potato soup

baked potatoes

baked sweet potatoes

potatoes au gratin

ovenroasted potatoes --- which apparently is a poor man;s version of Ron's potato Anna -
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: vixmom on October 18, 2011, 07:14:12 PM
I just had a visit from Will Parker! Our DR Jose stopped by with his friend Cody Williams for a brief visit, and I got to meet him and tell him how much I loved the video of him and the little girl performing "All Er Nothin'." I finally found Jose's birthday gift in the rubble of my apartment, so I was able to give him that as well. It's been a wonderful evening.

Sounds great!   you are always have the
 nicest guest s -- if the walls in your house could talk....
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 18, 2011, 07:16:36 PM
TOD, there are no bad potatoes
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Post by: Druxy on October 18, 2011, 07:20:16 PM
Thank you everybody for all the kind words and thoughts about Annie.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: elmore3003 on October 18, 2011, 07:36:50 PM
From comedy to a weepie. It's time for the last half fo "Camille," which I started a week or so ago and never finished. Somehow, the theme for the evening is TB, with Cher off to see "La Boheme" and Garbo coughing up a storm. I hope it's not catching.

And Laura Hope Crews, who replaced Mary Boland in JUBILEE, as Prudence.
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Post by: FJL on October 18, 2011, 07:45:48 PM
From comedy to a weepie. It's time for the last half fo "Camille," which I started a week or so ago and never finished. Somehow, the theme for the evening is TB, with Cher off to see "La Boheme" and Garbo coughing up a storm. I hope it's not catching.

TB also stands for Talkin Broadway.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: George on October 18, 2011, 07:58:28 PM
My two Kritzerland CDs were received here at my work on Friday (the day that I left on vacation).  I just realized that I must not have been one of the first 100 orders for the "Nudie" CD because it's not signed by BK.  Not a problem...just probably the first time that that's happened.

I just finished listening to it and it's wonderful!  It all sounds great!  I love Grant's instrumental versions, especially the tango, "Lesbian, Butch, Dyke."  I may have to learn some of the songs and entertain friends and enemies with them. :D
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Post by: George on October 18, 2011, 08:06:11 PM
Well, this is pretty cool...A New Dawn for "Sunrise, Sunset" at Same-Sex Wedding; Sheldon Harnick Revises Lyrics of the Nuptial Standard (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/155146-A-New-Dawn-for-Sunrise-Sunset-at-Same-Sex-Wedding-Sheldon-Harnick-Revises-Lyrics-of-the-Nuptial-Standard):

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...."I've been doing same-sex weddings since New York law permitted it in July," said Rev. Joshua Ellis, whose new career as a New York-based Interspiritual minister was preceded by many years as a theatrical press agent in New York City. "And something was missing. Nobody was singing 'Sunrise, Sunset.' It's sung all the time in weddings of mixed couples. I guessed it was because they talk about a little boy and a little girl. So I contacted [lyricist] Sheldon Harnick."

Ellis continued, "Within a few days, he wrote a note back. He'd contacted Richard Ticktin, who was best friend of Jerry Bock and his representative. Attached to that email were revised lyrics of the song." Ellis then gently asked Harnick if he could also write a set of lyrics for a female couple. Those arrived soon after.

....

As seen on revjosh.com, here are the newly revised lyrics:

"SUNRISE, SUNSET"

NEW LYRICS BY SHELDON HARNICK, FOR SAME-SEX WEDDING COUPLES.
ALL NEW LYRICS COPYRIGHT 2011, SHELDON HARNICK.
ORIGINAL MUSIC AND LYRICS COPYRIGHT, 1964 JERRY BOCK AND SHELDON HARNICK

FOR MALE COUPLES:

Is this the little boy I carried?
Is that the little boy at play?
I don't remember growing older.
When did they?

We did they get to be so handsome?
When did they grow to be so tall?
Wasn't it yesterday when they were small?

Sunrise, sunset,
Sunrise, sunset,
Swiftly flow the days.
Seedlings turn overnight to sunflowers,
Blossoming even as we gaze.

Sunrise, sunset,
Sunrise, sunset,
Swiftly fly the years.
One season following another
Laden with happiness and tears.

What words of wisdom can I give them?
How can I help to ease their way?
Now they must learn from one another
Day by day.

They look so natural together.
Just like two newlyweds should be.
Is there a canopy in store for me?

Sunrise, sunset,
Sunrise, sunset,
Swiftly fly the years.
One season following another,
Laden with happiness and tears.

FOR FEMALE COUPLES:

Is this the little girl I carried?
Is that the little girl at play?
I don't remember growing older.
When did they?

When did she get to be a beauty?
[Alternative: When did she get to be so handsome?]
When did they grow to be this tall?
Wasn't it yesterday when they were small?

Sunrise, sunset,
[Continues as above]
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: bk on October 18, 2011, 08:11:48 PM
My two Kritzerland CDs were received here at my work on Friday (the day that I left on vacation).  I just realized that I must not have been one of the first 100 orders for the "Nudie" CD because it's not signed by BK.  Not a problem...just probably the first time that that's happened.

I just finished listening to it and it's wonderful!  It all sounds great!  I love Grant's instrumental versions, especially the tango, "Lesbian, Butch, Dyke."  I may have to learn some of the songs and entertain friends and enemies with them. :D

Of course you were one of the first hundred - I'm sure it was pilot error on the part of the helper.  Are you sure there wasn't the extra booklet in the package - that's how the signed thing is sent - a separate booklet.  Let me know - if not, we'll send you one, no worries.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: George on October 18, 2011, 08:18:18 PM
My two Kritzerland CDs were received here at my work on Friday (the day that I left on vacation).  I just realized that I must not have been one of the first 100 orders for the "Nudie" CD because it's not signed by BK.  Not a problem...just probably the first time that that's happened.

I just finished listening to it and it's wonderful!  It all sounds great!  I love Grant's instrumental versions, especially the tango, "Lesbian, Butch, Dyke."  I may have to learn some of the songs and entertain friends and enemies with them. :D

Of course you were one of the first hundred - I'm sure it was pilot error on the part of the helper.  Are you sure there wasn't the extra booklet in the package - that's how the signed thing is sent - a separate booklet.  Let me know - if not, we'll send you one, no worries.

That's right...the signed booklet has always been extra.  But no, there wasn't an extra one in there.  Thanks, BK!
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: George on October 18, 2011, 08:19:54 PM
Well, I need to get outa here and go home!  I have some laundry and TV watching to do.

Until later!
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Post by: John G. on October 18, 2011, 08:26:38 PM
And of course there's TB, Tallulah.
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 18, 2011, 08:28:21 PM
And our own T(c)B of course
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: bk on October 18, 2011, 08:59:03 PM
I keep getting the loveliest e-mails from Nudie fans who seem to be over the moon for the new Blu and Ray.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: bk on October 18, 2011, 08:59:16 PM
I WANT A SLAW DOG!!!
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: John G. on October 18, 2011, 09:15:03 PM
Where is TCB tonight. And where is my slaw dog?
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: John G. on October 18, 2011, 09:17:44 PM
And Elmore, why isn't Encores doing "The Cradle Will Rock"? It's so perfect to go with Occupy Wall Street. I just finished the Patti LuPone cast recording and, man, would I love to see that done outdoors for the protestors with the actors walking out of the crowd the way that they walked out of the audience on that opening night ages ago. Instead of a piano, you could have a portable electronic keyboard.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Laura on October 18, 2011, 09:34:50 PM
Where is TCB tonight. And where is my slaw dog?

He posted earlier. He usually goes to bed early.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: John G. on October 18, 2011, 09:47:17 PM
Night, all.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Sam on October 18, 2011, 10:30:53 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Sam on October 18, 2011, 10:32:49 PM
MEGA VIBES

 ;)
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 18, 2011, 11:04:45 PM
Good Evening!

And, yes, my plane to Chicago leave in five and a half hours!?!?!?!?!?

::) ::) ::) ::)

But...
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 18, 2011, 11:11:23 PM
What a wonderful evening it turned out to be!

I found out last week that the one piece of trash that my storage unit does not take in their dumpster are mattresses. I, of course, wanted to finally throw out my 12-year old mattress that has been taking up space in my storage unit for the past six months. -I don't know why I didn't think to ditch it earlier when I was moving everything into there? Well...

Since trash pick-up in that neighborhood is on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, I had planned to wheel it out of there last week and place it on the sidewalk outside of one of the apartment buildings in the neighborhood to be picked up. Well, it turned out that the carts they use at Manhattan Storage are equipped with those sensors that will lock the wheels once it leaves the property - like some grocery stores use on their shopping carts. So, this morning, I took a chance and texted Cody to see if he could help me out later, and it turned out he could.

So, I wheeled down my old mattress to the loading dock, Cody showed up, we picked it up, walked it the block and a half to 135th Street, dumped it on a pile of garbage bags, and then proceeded to walk to the subway to take it down to 86th Street, since I wanted to take him to Ditch Plains for dinner. Well...
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 18, 2011, 11:14:23 PM
Well...

Since DR elmore had mentioned that he had something for me, I decided to give him a call since we were going to be walking right past his apartment anyway. He said I could stop by, so I did. And I just happened to have Cody with me...

...And after about an hour of some great stories and laughs, we finally headed up the street to Ditch Plains for dinner.

It really was a great visit, and I'm so glad that Cody and Larry got to meet face to face.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 18, 2011, 11:15:22 PM
Dinner at Ditch Plains was great. We started off with their amazing Deviled Eggs topped off with Fried Oysters and Shrimp. YUM!!!!
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 18, 2011, 11:17:44 PM
As we were finishing up our dinner, my friend, Brendan, said he was looking for a place to grab a bite to eat. Ditch Plains is open until 2:00am, seven days a week, so I suggested he come up there. And the timing was perfect. I walked with Cody to 86th and Central Park West. Cody took the A train home, and a few minutes later, Brendan showed up... And I walked back to Ditch Plains with him, and hung out for a while while he ate. That's when...
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 18, 2011, 11:19:16 PM
That's when I opened DR elmore's (belated) birthday gift to me...

I started to tear up as soon as I realized what it was...


Thank You, Larry!!!!

Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 18, 2011, 11:21:02 PM
And after Brendan finished eating, and we finished catching up - OH! and after I made sure to introduce Brendan to the new Host ;) - then I headed home.

Thankfully, I organized and packed everything before I left. All I have to do in a few hours is put on my traveling clothes and head to the airport.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 18, 2011, 11:24:43 PM
A nice desk is a must.

DR JANE congrats on the new appliances....

Thank you.  The "sheets" setting seems to understand I have king size sheets. 

Yep, those new-fangled washers have built in "scales" and sensors that can tell how many clothes you're putting in (by weight), as well as the heft of the fabric.

Kind of creepy if you ask me. ;)
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 18, 2011, 11:25:07 PM
I just had a visit from Will Parker! Our DR Jose stopped by with his friend Cody Williams for a brief visit, and I got to meet him and tell him how much I loved the video of him and the little girl performing "All Er Nothin'." I finally found Jose's birthday gift in the rubble of my apartment, so I was able to give him that as well. It's been a wonderful evening.

Yes, it was!
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 18, 2011, 11:25:33 PM
I really don't understand why I ever went bankrupt.

Are you talking about your bank account or your morals?
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 18, 2011, 11:30:51 PM
I Don't Get It #2

My DVD of Lost Horizon was sent via UPS, but tracking today it said that it was transfered to the Post Office in West Palm.

Why would a package sent via UPS be transfered to a Post Office facility 25 miles from where I live?

Some businesses do that now, especially for smaller packages that are not that time sensitive that do not require a signature upon delivery. Basically the business uses UPS to deliver the package by air from one main hub to another main hub - usually bundled with other packages destined for that area. Then the package is handed off to the local central USPS post office, where, ideally, it will be delivered right to your door the next day, or at the most two days later. It's kind of like using Priority Mail without using Priority Mail.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 18, 2011, 11:31:25 PM
Drat. But I can dream, can't I?

Yes, DR John G., you can dream.



...And keep on dreamin'. ;)
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Laura on October 18, 2011, 11:32:43 PM
That's when I opened DR elmore's (belated) birthday gift to me...

I started to tear up as soon as I realized what it was...


Thank You, Larry!!!!



Well, that was quite a tease.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 18, 2011, 11:32:55 PM
I WANT A SLAW DOG!!!

We almost ordered the Ditch Dogs tonight at Ditch Plains. What's a Ditch Dog you may ask? Well, a Ditch Dog is a hot dog topped with macaroni and cheese. And, if you'd like, you could also get a "splash" of chili on that too.

<burp>
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 18, 2011, 11:34:03 PM
And Elmore, why isn't Encores doing "The Cradle Will Rock"? It's so perfect to go with Occupy Wall Street. I just finished the Patti LuPone cast recording and, man, would I love to see that done outdoors for the protestors with the actors walking out of the crowd the way that they walked out of the audience on that opening night ages ago. Instead of a piano, you could have a portable electronic keyboard.

Umm... Something is already in the works. Alas, due to my prior commitments, I won't be able to be a part of it.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 18, 2011, 11:34:30 PM
That's when I opened DR elmore's (belated) birthday gift to me...

I started to tear up as soon as I realized what it was...


Thank You, Larry!!!!



Well, that was quite a tease.


OH! It was the Full Score(!) to Sweeney Todd!!!!
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 18, 2011, 11:40:47 PM
OK...

AlarmS(!) are set, and I'm going to get a few(!) hours of sleep.

Goodnight.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Laura on October 18, 2011, 11:44:50 PM
Wow.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: Laura on October 18, 2011, 11:45:11 PM
I have a question for Ask BK Day. Let's see if I remember it tomorrow.
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: George on October 18, 2011, 11:59:09 PM
Wow.

"Wow" is right!  Congrats, Jose!
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: George on October 18, 2011, 11:59:20 PM
A nice desk is a must.

DR JANE congrats on the new appliances....

Thank you.  The "sheets" setting seems to understand I have king size sheets. 

Yep, those new-fangled washers have built in "scales" and sensors that can tell how many clothes you're putting in (by weight), as well as the heft of the fabric.

Kind of creepy if you ask me. ;)

Big Brother is watching washing!!

:D
Title: Re: A HAZE OF A DAZE AND A WHALE OF A TALE
Post by: George on October 18, 2011, 11:59:52 PM
I have a question for Ask BK Day. Let's see if I remember it tomorrow.

Less than a minute until "tomorrow," Laura!