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Title: THE DISAPPOINTING DOG
Post by: bk on October 21, 2011, 12:15:03 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were not disappointing and did not put on the dog, and now it is time for you to post until the disappointing cows come home.
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Post by: bk on October 21, 2011, 12:15:57 AM
And the word of the day is: QUISLE!
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Post by: Ben on October 21, 2011, 03:39:53 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Michael on October 21, 2011, 03:41:15 AM
morning to all
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 21, 2011, 04:45:06 AM
Friday is a work day.

Oh well.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 21, 2011, 04:45:33 AM
Sorry that the dog wasn't all it should have been.  Food disappointments are sad.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 21, 2011, 04:46:28 AM
Conference vibes for DR CILLA LIZ.  Thanks for the Carpet Report.

DR JOSE seems to be taking Chicago by storm.

Congrats to DR TCB on his flourishing Broadway (NYC) career.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 21, 2011, 04:47:18 AM
TOD:

DVD - Brighton Rock 1947 and 2010 versions....most interesting.  I am not sure which one I like best....but I leaning toward the earlier one.

CD - TFNM - most entertaining!
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Post by: John G. on October 21, 2011, 04:56:18 AM
good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on October 21, 2011, 04:57:00 AM
I didn't know the recent "Brighton Rock" was already on DVD. I was waiting for it to hit the theaters here. Guess that won't happen.
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Post by: John G. on October 21, 2011, 05:00:13 AM
TOD:

MP3: "The Grand Tour," "Sunday in the Park with George"

Car CD: Finishing up Bobbie Ann Mason's "The Girl in the Blue Beret"

DVD: Some light, maybe "To Catch a Thief"
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Post by: John G. on October 21, 2011, 05:06:14 AM
I hope this link takes you to today's 9 Chickweed Lane, which is very funny and has "Cranberries" as part of the punchline.

http://www.gocomics.com/9chickweedlane?ref=comics

So, cranberries.
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Post by: Druxy on October 21, 2011, 05:24:52 AM
I, also, watched THE GUNS OF NAVARONE again about  a month or so ago, and was amazed at how well it has held up over the years.

It is really one of the great action/adventure movies.
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Post by: Druxy on October 21, 2011, 05:26:06 AM
TOD:

TROOPER HOOK
TOP BANANA
RUGGLES OF RED GAP
THE PRIVATE FILES OF J. EDGAR HOOVER
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Post by: Druxy on October 21, 2011, 05:27:37 AM
I had a great time at the Austin Film Festival yesterday.  Met some very interesting people.

I'm going back this morning for another screenwriting roundtable.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 21, 2011, 05:31:18 AM
Good morning, all! I slept rather well, although I had no desire to get out of bed when the alarm went off at 6:30; so I didn't. Today's a busier day than usual. I've got a barber appointment at 11:30, and before that I'v got to make a trek to the post office and post a couple of packages. One is a return to an Amazon.com vendor who sent the wrong item and who has been a rude sonofabitch about my returning it. After that, I'm off to  the Encores! band rehearsal beginning at 1:00. I look forward to hearing what Joshie and I have been up to this week.

DR Cillaliz, I guess I'm flattered that when you think of "Fire Escape," you think of me! Enjoy your Chicago visit. And keep posting those carpet photos. It makes DR Laura happy.

DR JohnG, while I saw all of the sympathy about Joan's death, I sure missed your mention of it. I am sorry to hear of her death.

And so to the TOD:
  DVD:  the three Netflix items still sit here, and one is the first of a BBC series, "Larkrise to Candleford."
  CD: Victor Herbert songs, cello & piano music. Gilbert & Sullivan, Guy Haines,
  VCR: porn
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 21, 2011, 05:37:54 AM
DR Elmore, the funny thing was the halls here are sort of a maze, and as I wandered around I realized that I had to turn at the fire escape sign to get to my room.  It's a narrow little hallway with just 2 rooms by the fire escape.  All I could think of was MBarnum on your fire escape.   It's a very nice room and is quiet, but I laugh every time I turn down the hallway to get here
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 21, 2011, 05:41:13 AM
DR Jose,
I could have taken the blue line in, but I wasn't familiar enough with where it ends, how easy it would be to get a cab there etc. So since it was sort of raining, I was pulling a suitcase and had a heavy backpack, I decided to just take the cab. 
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 21, 2011, 05:41:52 AM
OK, Time to go down to the conference and get some breakfast and to catch a bus to catch a bus,
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Post by: KevinH on October 21, 2011, 05:42:16 AM
Greetings from LaGuardia airport!  I finally signed up for boingo internet service so I can use my netbook from airports that don't have free wi-fi.  
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 21, 2011, 05:43:16 AM
I am not feeling so well today, nothing to complain about....except I won't be working.....
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 21, 2011, 05:45:23 AM
Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And the sun is rising! :)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 21, 2011, 05:45:49 AM
Well... I mean... I can see the sun this morning. No more rain. No more gray skies. No more gusty winds! :)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 21, 2011, 05:46:11 AM
~~~~~FEEL BETTER VIBES TO MY BIRTHDAY TWIN, DR JRAND~~~~~
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Post by: KevinH on October 21, 2011, 05:48:22 AM
Paul and I had tickets for How to Succeed, but we helped our friends out at the Book of Mormon lottery again.   And again no one won.  So our friends went to see Avenue Q.

I had seen How to Succeed a few months ago when I got a rush ticket for a seat in one of the boxes.

This time we were in the orchestra section so I got a different perspective.  It's really a great show!  I think Daniel Radcliffe's dancing has improved since I last saw him.  And he's got charisma to spare!   Tammy Blanchard , who plays, Hedy, is hilarious!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 21, 2011, 05:49:07 AM
Greetings from LaGuardia airport!  I finally signed up for boingo internet service so I can use my netbook from airports that don't have free wi-fi.  



~~~~~SAFE AND TIMELY TRAVEL VIBES TO DR KEVINH~~~~~


*Enjoy your Boingo! -And, remember, you can use it almost anywhere there's WiFi access. They have a lot of "sister" agreements with other companies, so even in places where you would normally have to pay for WiFi access, you don't/won't. -Like Argo Tea here in Chicago - which is like a nicer version of Starbucks... but for tea. Although, they did start serving coffee a little while back. Anyhoo... See you tonight!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 21, 2011, 05:50:07 AM
DR Jose,
I could have taken the blue line in, but I wasn't familiar enough with where it ends, how easy it would be to get a cab there etc. So since it was sort of raining, I was pulling a suitcase and had a heavy backpack, I decided to just take the cab. 

Oh, yeah... With yesterday's sucky weather... Gotcha.

Enjoy your bus rides! See you later!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 21, 2011, 05:52:55 AM
DR elmore - I just @ replied to you, but just in case: 55th Street.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 21, 2011, 05:53:09 AM
I hope this link takes you to today's 9 Chickweed Lane, which is very funny and has "Cranberries" as part of the punchline.

http://www.gocomics.com/9chickweedlane?ref=comics

So, cranberries.

LOL!!!
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Post by: KevinH on October 21, 2011, 05:53:36 AM
DRs Jose and Cillaliz--do you want to meet up before the show?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 21, 2011, 06:04:57 AM
DRs Jose and Cillaliz--do you want to meet up before the show?

I think the best thing to do would be to meet at the theatre about 45 minutes beforehand. We can catch up in the lobby. If you'd like to do dinner, just give me a call or text. I DM'd you my number earlier.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 21, 2011, 06:05:22 AM
DRs Jose and Cillaliz--do you want to meet up before the show?

And just remember, it gets windy on that pier.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 21, 2011, 06:05:48 AM
And now I need to get ready to head in...

Laters...
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 21, 2011, 06:14:19 AM
I am not feeling so well today, nothing to complain about....except I won't be working.....

Did you get your flu shot?

Feel better!
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 21, 2011, 06:45:47 AM
Decided to skip the bus and walk. It was much closer than I thought and now I'm next door to the caf eating a real breakfast
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 21, 2011, 06:47:26 AM
I'm up for dinner or meeting whenever. Just let me know when and where
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Post by: Jennifer on October 21, 2011, 06:47:35 AM
DR Laura, re: your church alarm going off.  I was told once that if something falls off a shelf or if there was a mouse it could trigger an alarm.
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Post by: Jennifer on October 21, 2011, 06:49:10 AM

DR Cillaliz re: those wild animals in Ohio.

I was also very surprised that they were shooting to kill.  I saw an interview with the sheriff involved and he said he was an animal lover and it made him sick to have to do this.  Apparently if you tranquilize they can go into hiding and then they wake up and you have to start all over again.

I am so surprised that there were no other options but to shoot them. Very sad.
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Post by: Kerry on October 21, 2011, 07:02:36 AM
It's a glorious Friday!
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Post by: Laura on October 21, 2011, 07:07:13 AM
It IS a glorious Friday, Kerry.
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Post by: Ginny on October 21, 2011, 07:07:28 AM
Freitag afternoon greetings!  We are crusing the Mosel River today after a visit to foggy Cochem and the spectacular Reichburg (Imperial Castle).  Richard and I are relaxing in our cabin, enjoying not being talked at.  We're due to dock in Zell in about 3 hours.  There we'll have an onboard wine tasting in the company of the Mayor of Zell and the Wine Queen.
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Post by: Laura on October 21, 2011, 07:08:02 AM
The pad indicated it was the door to the preschool playground. We do have motion detectors, but those things have never gone off.
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Post by: John G. on October 21, 2011, 07:40:40 AM
DR Elmore, the funny thing was the halls here are sort of a maze, and as I wandered around I realized that I had to turn at the fire escape sign to get to my room.  It's a narrow little hallway with just 2 rooms by the fire escape.  All I could think of was MBarnum on your fire escape.   It's a very nice room and is quiet, but I laugh every time I turn down the hallway to get here
Is it breezy?
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Post by: John G. on October 21, 2011, 07:43:13 AM
Energy and health vibes for JRand. My allergies are putting in a kinda puny mood today, too, so I can understand where you're coming from.
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Post by: td on October 21, 2011, 08:25:53 AM
It's wet and windy here.
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Post by: Doug R on October 21, 2011, 08:33:51 AM
TOD:

The Blu of The Guns of Navarone arrived in my mail today. I haven't watched it all yet but it looks fine to me as well and Dimitri Tiomkin's music sounds stunning. I saw the film when it went on general release when I was aged 15. I was mightily impressed that my local cinema showed the film in stereo - it was unusual to have stereo sound in the suburban cinemas in those days. I'm pleased that the Intermission and Entr'acte music have been reinstated into the film, which is as how I saw it.
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Post by: Doug R on October 21, 2011, 08:34:35 AM
It's a glorious Friday!

It's warm and sunny here as well - the heatwave's back!
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Post by: Doug R on October 21, 2011, 08:37:47 AM
Yippee!!  My new TV arrived today. It's a 3D set. I know not everyone likes 3D but I've been a fan ever since I first saw 3D films back in the '50s and modern 3D is vastly better than that. I've got to wait now for a prospective buyer to purchase my old set which I can then remove from the wall before putting the new one up.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on October 21, 2011, 08:38:38 AM
And the word of the day is: QUISLE!

And The Song Of The Day Is:   BETRAYED
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Post by: FJL on October 21, 2011, 08:43:03 AM
Feel better, Jrand!
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on October 21, 2011, 09:19:14 AM
*  *  *  *  *  Feel Better Vibes for DR JRand  *  *  *  *  *
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on October 21, 2011, 09:19:51 AM
*  *  *  *  *  Travelling Vibes for all our Travellers Out There  *  *  *  *  *  
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on October 21, 2011, 09:26:42 AM
My office is infested with fruit flies!
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Post by: Laura on October 21, 2011, 09:28:24 AM
Fruit flies in an office? Every time I have fruit flies, I find an errant potatoe (A Dan Quayle reference).
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on October 21, 2011, 09:38:00 AM
Freitag afternoon greetings!  We are crusing the Mosel River today after a visit to foggy Cochem and the spectacular Reichburg (Imperial Castle).  Richard and I are relaxing in our cabin, enjoying not being talked at.  We're due to dock in Zell in about 3 hours.  There we'll have an onboard wine tasting in the company of the Mayor of Zell and the Wine Queen.

My Wife And I Were on The AMALYRA Sailing Up The Danube Two Years Ago'We Had A Great Time. A Blast! Enjoy The Rest Of Your Trip.
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Post by: bk on October 21, 2011, 09:50:15 AM
I'm up, I'm up.  A little over eight hours of sleep and interesting dreams.  The last few days it's been very gray out until about noon, at which point the sun comes out.  So, maybe I'll wait till then to do the four-mile jog.
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Post by: John G. on October 21, 2011, 10:13:12 AM
Good to see you, td.
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Post by: Jennifer on October 21, 2011, 11:40:08 AM
Feel better vibes to DR JRand. !~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: KevinH on October 21, 2011, 11:47:15 AM
Hello from the Windy City!  I just checked into my hotel.  I decided to try the "blue line."  Well, actually it was the blue line and then the red line.  It took about 1 1/4 hours.   And if there was an elevator or escalator at the Grand Street station, I didn't see it.  So I had to trudge up the stairs carrying my large suitcase, plus a carryon.  Not sure if I'll go back to the airport the same way!
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Post by: John G. on October 21, 2011, 11:50:54 AM
Hello from the Windy City!  I just checked into my hotel.  I decided to try the "blue line."  Well, actually it was the blue line and then the red line.  It took about 1 1/4 hours.   And if there was an elevator or escalator at the Grand Street station, I didn't see it.  So I had to trudge up the stairs carrying my large suitcase, plus a carryon.  Not sure if I'll go back to the airport the same way!
Have fun!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 21, 2011, 12:40:08 PM
My office is infested with fruit flies!

Are they errant fruit flies or truant fruit flies?
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Post by: Druxy on October 21, 2011, 12:53:40 PM
I'm back from the Austin Film Festival roundtable.

I enjoyed myself; met some nice people.
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Post by: TCB on October 21, 2011, 01:48:15 PM
BK, since you were so excited by the idea of the Slaw Dog, and so disappointed with the finished product, why don't you create your own Slaw Dog at home.  Pick out whatever your favorite canned chili (maybe Pogue would send you a couple of cans of that kind you like from back east), buy some first-rate and large wieners and buns, make some cole slaw and then create a couple of these masterpieces yourself.
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 21, 2011, 02:00:24 PM
Good evening!  Hi Keving H....Jose will be calling you any minute now
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 21, 2011, 02:02:15 PM
I had a glorious day.  Walked to the bus tour and we toured and toured, of course after 3 hours I was about to strangle the know-it-all on the bus, there is always a know-it-all on the bus, isn't there?   Anyway, it was clearly a highlights tour, but we did stop 3 or 4 different times and toured The Robie House.  I enjoyed it
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 21, 2011, 02:02:58 PM
Then I went to the Chicago Cultural Center, formerly the Public Library, to see the beautiful restored dome.  I want to say the tour guide said it was Tiffany, but I'm not sure I"m right about that
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 21, 2011, 02:04:03 PM
Then I went to Millenium Park to see the bean.  Then I walked back to the John Hancock building and went to the observatory for a sandwich and a beautiful view and now I'm resting a bit before meeting up with Jose and Kevin.  Looking forward to a nice evening with the HHW guys
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 21, 2011, 02:04:53 PM
My mom asked me how the meeting was going....oops.
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 21, 2011, 02:09:29 PM
Yeah! Arrangements to meet for dinner are made.  See ya all later....
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 21, 2011, 02:40:33 PM
'm back from today's band rehearsal. It went quite well, and Kate Baldwin showed up to sing her numbers with the band. She's got a six-month-old baby, Colin, who's really adorable, and it was great to see her. This is the first time since FINIAN'S RAINBOW closed. Her last song was "How Are Things In Glocca Morra," and everyone got a bit teary, since most of rthw band had played the show on Broadway with Rob, Joshie, and me. I do miss that production.

Now I need to think about some dinner. I may call Arties's for some pastrami.

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Post by: elmore3003 on October 21, 2011, 02:40:49 PM
Yeah! Arrangements to meet for dinner are made.  See ya all later....

Have fun tonight!
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Post by: Jane on October 21, 2011, 03:05:31 PM
From Cilla:
Quote
I also thought of DR Elmore as I found my room.   You go down the hall and turn at the sign marked "Fire Escape" lol.

 ;D
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Post by: Michael on October 21, 2011, 03:12:19 PM
I finally got my copy of The First Nudie Musical.

I immediately fast foreward to the fertility dance.

Or better known as Dancing Dildoes.
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Post by: JMK on October 21, 2011, 03:20:00 PM
Then I went to Millenium Park to see the bean. 

Do NOT talk to Jake Gyllenhaal if he's there--it's a time travel conundrum.
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Post by: JMK on October 21, 2011, 03:20:32 PM
People can really be raging a**holes at times, if I do say so myself.  And I do.
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Post by: Jane on October 21, 2011, 03:30:07 PM
Yippee!!  My new TV arrived today. It's a 3D set. I know not everyone likes 3D but I've been a fan ever since I first saw 3D films back in the '50s and modern 3D is vastly better than that. I've got to wait now for a prospective buyer to purchase my old set which I can then remove from the wall before putting the new one up.

Congratulations on your new3D set.  I hope you are very happy with it.
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Post by: Jane on October 21, 2011, 03:30:35 PM
My office is infested with fruit flies!

It must be very annoying.
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Post by: Jane on October 21, 2011, 03:40:07 PM
Freitag afternoon greetings!  We are crusing the Mosel River today after a visit to foggy Cochem and the spectacular Reichburg (Imperial Castle).  Richard and I are relaxing in our cabin, enjoying not being talked at.  We're due to dock in Zell in about 3 hours.  There we'll have an onboard wine tasting in the company of the Mayor of Zell and the Wine Queen.

My Wife And I Were on The AMALYRA Sailing Up The Danube Two Years Ago'We Had A Great Time. A Blast! Enjoy The Rest Of Your Trip.

One day I would like to take a river cruise.

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Post by: Jane on October 21, 2011, 03:41:42 PM
My mom asked me how the meeting was going....oops.

;D

I wish I were there with you, Jose & Kevin.
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Post by: Jane on October 21, 2011, 03:42:17 PM
DR Jrand I hope you are feeling better.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 21, 2011, 03:44:44 PM
People can really be raging a**holes at times, if I do say so myself.  And I do.


Is this comment in reference to Mr. G, whom you advised another poster against speaking with?
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Post by: JMK on October 21, 2011, 04:03:32 PM
People can really be raging a**holes at times, if I do say so myself.  And I do.


Is this comment in reference to Mr. G, whom you advised another poster against speaking with?

Nope, and now I'm really confused what you're talking about.   ;D

It's actually with regard to the HTF thread on LOST HORIZON and a poster there whom I personally informed about the mono soundtrack but who didn't believe me because of my "lack of technical expertise" LOL.
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Post by: bk on October 21, 2011, 04:13:16 PM
He didn't believe it was mono?  Has he HEARD it?
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Post by: bk on October 21, 2011, 04:13:29 PM
TCB, I may just try that.
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Post by: JMK on October 21, 2011, 04:16:39 PM
He didn't believe it was mono?  Has he HEARD it?

He didn't believe it was mono because the Columbia Classics site was claiming DD 5.1 and it was just me, with my "lack of technical expertise," stating it was mono.  He's an ass.
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Post by: JMK on October 21, 2011, 04:17:00 PM
If I do say so myself.
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Post by: JMK on October 21, 2011, 04:17:10 PM
And I do.
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Post by: JMK on October 21, 2011, 04:17:29 PM
So who the frell is Mr. G?
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Post by: bk on October 21, 2011, 04:20:29 PM
I've been doing work on the computer, did the four-mile jog, picked up one package and but not the important envelope, which will hopefully be here tomorrow.  There were a couple of other nice envelopes though.  The package contained the new Blu and Ray of West Side Story the import from the UK (doesn't come out here for another three weeks or so).  I've watched twenty minutes of it so far and it is not quite as brilliant as I was hoping it would be.  There are problems from the first second, when the whistles are not directional as they were in the roadshow six-track stereo version - they came from all over the Chinese Theater.  The second problem is in the overture - the DVD had some totally wacko and incorrect color shift just before the pull back that reveals the title - I was so happy this was going to be fixed, only it's not fixed - the screen literally fades to black then fades back in just before the pull back.  That, for me, is a complete disaster - obviously the negative has a problem there and maybe no one is around who actually remembers what the correct color should be there (if they did, it could be fixed) - I don't think any of the IB Tech general release prints had the overture - only the 70mm and those would be completely faded by now. 

Then we get the opening aerial shots, which are filled with shimmering and what MattH calls moire.  I cannot imagine why that is happening when the transfer is from a large format element.  There should be NOTHING like that.  Then, when it cuts down to the Jets and they start walking, the chain link fences all have that moire or shimmering.  It's truly baffling.  The color is excellent and there's good sharpness, much better than the almost out of focus DVD.
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Post by: Laura on October 21, 2011, 04:25:23 PM
People can really be raging a**holes at times, if I do say so myself.  And I do.

I cannot disagree with this.
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Post by: bk on October 21, 2011, 05:18:36 PM
Melody's mom sent me an e-mail this morning.  They're agent shopping and Melody needs a one-minute dramatic and comedy monologue.  They found the drama, but couldn't find anything remotely funny that a thirteen year old could do.  I told her I'd think about it - and I couldn't think of anything either.  On my jog, I got an idea, and when I got back I wrote her a monologue.  I sent it to them without telling them it was me.  They loved it and wanted to know what it was from so they could read the play.  I 'fessed up that I'd written it just for her.  And her mother said, "That's why it's perfect for her."  Here it is:

Molly:  Can I tell you about my mother?  I need to tell you about my mother.  Please, let me tell you about my mother.  Okay, I’m telling you about my mother.  She’s crazy. She’s thirty-eight years old. She’s having some kind of mid-life whatever.  She wants to be my age, she wants to be thirteen.  She wants to be best friends and do what I do and hang out with me all the time.  I told her I have lots of friends my age, that I need her to be an adult.  She took away my cell phone for using the “A” word.   She wants to have sleepovers.  I told her, mother we live in the same house, we have sleepovers every night.  That’s not good enough.  She wants to sleep in my room and stay up late and act stupid.  She wants me to call her Eileen.  Who wants to call their mother Eileen?  First of all, her name is Dorothy.  But she saw some old movie on cable, My Sister Eileen, and now she wants to be Eileen.  She does that all the time.  Last week she saw The Sound Of Music and wanted me to call her Leisl.  She kept on singing I am sixteen going on seventeen – I sang back, you are sixteen going on thirty-eight – she took away my cell phone for being an ungrateful daughter.  Yesterday she came into my room to show me her new thong.  Can I just tell you that the one thing a thirteen year old never needs to see ever is their mother wearing a thong?  Fail.  I just want my mother back.  I want thirty-eight to be the new thirty-eight not the new thirteen.   
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Post by: FJL on October 21, 2011, 05:26:10 PM
People can really be raging a**holes at times, if I do say so myself.  And I do.

I cannot disagree with this.

I can't disagree with JMK either.   But I'd emphasize the "at times" because some people who are that way at times are at many other times delightful people.
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Post by: FJL on October 21, 2011, 05:27:57 PM
Melody's mom sent me an e-mail this morning.  They're agent shopping and Melody needs a one-minute dramatic and comedy monologue.  They found the drama, but couldn't find anything remotely funny that a thirteen year old could do.  I told her I'd think about it - and I couldn't think of anything either.  On my jog, I got an idea, and when I got back I wrote her a monologue.  I sent it to them without telling them it was me.  They loved it and wanted to know what it was from so they could read the play.  I 'fessed up that I'd written it just for her.  And her mother said, "That's why it's perfect for her."  Here it is:

Molly:  Can I tell you about my mother?  I need to tell you about my mother.  Please, let me tell you about my mother.  Okay, I’m telling you about my mother.  She’s crazy. She’s thirty-eight years old. She’s having some kind of mid-life whatever.  She wants to be my age, she wants to be thirteen.  She wants to be best friends and do what I do and hang out with me all the time.  I told her I have lots of friends my age, that I need her to be an adult.  She took away my cell phone for using the “A” word.   She wants to have sleepovers.  I told her, mother we live in the same house, we have sleepovers every night.  That’s not good enough.  She wants to sleep in my room and stay up late and act stupid.  She wants me to call her Eileen.  Who wants to call their mother Eileen?  First of all, her name is Dorothy.  But she saw some old movie on cable, My Sister Eileen, and now she wants to be Eileen.  She does that all the time.  Last week she saw The Sound Of Music and wanted me to call her Leisl.  She kept on singing I am sixteen going on seventeen – I sang back, you are sixteen going on thirty-eight – she took away my cell phone for being an ungrateful daughter.  Yesterday she came into my room to show me her new thong.  Can I just tell you that the one thing a thirteen year old never needs to see ever is their mother wearing a thong?  Fail.  I just want my mother back.  I want thirty-eight to be the new thirty-eight not the new thirteen.   


Excellent, that's terrific!
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Post by: George on October 21, 2011, 05:38:47 PM
Melody's mom sent me an e-mail this morning.  They're agent shopping and Melody needs a one-minute dramatic and comedy monologue.  They found the drama, but couldn't find anything remotely funny that a thirteen year old could do.  I told her I'd think about it - and I couldn't think of anything either.  On my jog, I got an idea, and when I got back I wrote her a monologue.  I sent it to them without telling them it was me.  They loved it and wanted to know what it was from so they could read the play.  I 'fessed up that I'd written it just for her.  And her mother said, "That's why it's perfect for her."  Here it is:

Molly:  Can I tell you about my mother?  I need to tell you about my mother.  Please, let me tell you about my mother.  Okay, I’m telling you about my mother.  She’s crazy. She’s thirty-eight years old. She’s having some kind of mid-life whatever.  She wants to be my age, she wants to be thirteen.  She wants to be best friends and do what I do and hang out with me all the time.  I told her I have lots of friends my age, that I need her to be an adult.  She took away my cell phone for using the “A” word.   She wants to have sleepovers.  I told her, mother we live in the same house, we have sleepovers every night.  That’s not good enough.  She wants to sleep in my room and stay up late and act stupid.  She wants me to call her Eileen.  Who wants to call their mother Eileen?  First of all, her name is Dorothy.  But she saw some old movie on cable, My Sister Eileen, and now she wants to be Eileen.  She does that all the time.  Last week she saw The Sound Of Music and wanted me to call her Leisl.  She kept on singing I am sixteen going on seventeen – I sang back, you are sixteen going on thirty-eight – she took away my cell phone for being an ungrateful daughter.  Yesterday she came into my room to show me her new thong.  Can I just tell you that the one thing a thirteen year old never needs to see ever is their mother wearing a thong?  Fail.  I just want my mother back.  I want thirty-eight to be the new thirty-eight not the new thirteen.   

That is great, BK!
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Post by: JMK on October 21, 2011, 05:41:38 PM
Who the FRELL is Mr. G?
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Post by: FJL on October 21, 2011, 05:43:27 PM
Who the FRELL is Mr. G?

Wasn't there something earlier about Jake Gyllenhall (sp?)
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Post by: TCB on October 21, 2011, 06:09:00 PM
My office is infested with fruit flies!


NO COMMENT!
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Post by: TCB on October 21, 2011, 06:18:42 PM
Freitag afternoon greetings!  We are crusing the Mosel River today after a visit to foggy Cochem and the spectacular Reichburg (Imperial Castle).  Richard and I are relaxing in our cabin, enjoying not being talked at.  We're due to dock in Zell in about 3 hours.  There we'll have an onboard wine tasting in the company of the Mayor of Zell and the Wine Queen.

My Wife And I Were on The AMALYRA Sailing Up The Danube Two Years Ago'We Had A Great Time. A Blast! Enjoy The Rest Of Your Trip.


Here is a very distinguished gentleman, with a lovely female companion, and another couple.

(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/actr2000/Arnold.jpg)


It is amazing who you will discover on the internet!
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Post by: TCB on October 21, 2011, 06:25:00 PM
Then I went to Millenium Park to see the bean.  Then I walked back to the John Hancock building and went to the observatory for a sandwich and a beautiful view and now I'm resting a bit before meeting up with Jose and Kevin.  Looking forward to a nice evening with the HHW guys

To see the bean?
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Post by: TCB on October 21, 2011, 06:27:33 PM
Freitag afternoon greetings!  We are crusing the Mosel River today after a visit to foggy Cochem and the spectacular Reichburg (Imperial Castle).  Richard and I are relaxing in our cabin, enjoying not being talked at.  We're due to dock in Zell in about 3 hours.  There we'll have an onboard wine tasting in the company of the Mayor of Zell and the Wine Queen.

My Wife And I Were on The AMALYRA Sailing Up The Danube Two Years Ago'We Had A Great Time. A Blast! Enjoy The Rest Of Your Trip.

One day I would like to take a river cruise.



You could cruise the Columbia.
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Post by: TCB on October 21, 2011, 06:34:21 PM
Melody's mom sent me an e-mail this morning.  They're agent shopping and Melody needs a one-minute dramatic and comedy monologue.  They found the drama, but couldn't find anything remotely funny that a thirteen year old could do.  I told her I'd think about it - and I couldn't think of anything either.  On my jog, I got an idea, and when I got back I wrote her a monologue.  I sent it to them without telling them it was me.  They loved it and wanted to know what it was from so they could read the play.  I 'fessed up that I'd written it just for her.  And her mother said, "That's why it's perfect for her."  Here it is:

Molly:  Can I tell you about my mother?  I need to tell you about my mother.  Please, let me tell you about my mother.  Okay, I’m telling you about my mother.  She’s crazy. She’s thirty-eight years old. She’s having some kind of mid-life whatever.  She wants to be my age, she wants to be thirteen.  She wants to be best friends and do what I do and hang out with me all the time.  I told her I have lots of friends my age, that I need her to be an adult.  She took away my cell phone for using the “A” word.   She wants to have sleepovers.  I told her, mother we live in the same house, we have sleepovers every night.  That’s not good enough.  She wants to sleep in my room and stay up late and act stupid.  She wants me to call her Eileen.  Who wants to call their mother Eileen?  First of all, her name is Dorothy.  But she saw some old movie on cable, My Sister Eileen, and now she wants to be Eileen.  She does that all the time.  Last week she saw The Sound Of Music and wanted me to call her Leisl.  She kept on singing I am sixteen going on seventeen – I sang back, you are sixteen going on thirty-eight – she took away my cell phone for being an ungrateful daughter.  Yesterday she came into my room to show me her new thong.  Can I just tell you that the one thing a thirteen year old never needs to see ever is their mother wearing a thong?  Fail.  I just want my mother back.  I want thirty-eight to be the new thirty-eight not the new thirteen.   


That is terrific, BK.
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Post by: TCB on October 21, 2011, 06:35:42 PM
Who the FRELL is Mr. G?


Jake Gyllenhaal!  You mentioned him.
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Post by: Laura on October 21, 2011, 06:36:48 PM
What a fun monologue!
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Post by: George on October 21, 2011, 06:39:47 PM
Well, I'm off to the theater for our very first performance with a paying audience! 

I really have to start LEARNING the sound cues so that I can do them without Marko, who can only be here for a couple of more days.  I don't have any opportunity to practice with the cast, other than during performances. :o

Pray for Rosemary's Baby!
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Post by: George on October 21, 2011, 06:40:00 PM
Be back later! ;D
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Post by: TCB on October 21, 2011, 06:41:32 PM
I just dropped a full glass of cranberry juice in the hallway when my legs gave out.  I need a Warning Label on my tee-shirt.
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Post by: TCB on October 21, 2011, 06:43:19 PM
Every time I try to post, I am told that I have timed out.  It is taking four or five times to make one post.  So, I am done for the night.




G'night!
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Post by: Laura on October 21, 2011, 06:44:08 PM
Oh, no, TCB. I hope you are ok.

Do you get the shots on your next appointment? It's in early November, right?
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on October 21, 2011, 06:56:28 PM
Freitag afternoon greetings!  We are crusing the Mosel River today after a visit to foggy Cochem and the spectacular Reichburg (Imperial Castle).  Richard and I are relaxing in our cabin, enjoying not being talked at.  We're due to dock in Zell in about 3 hours.  There we'll have an onboard wine tasting in the company of the Mayor of Zell and the Wine Queen.

My Wife And I Were on The AMALYRA Sailing Up The Danube Two Years Ago'We Had A Great Time. A Blast! Enjoy The Rest Of Your Trip.


Here is a very distinguished gentleman, with a lovely female companion, and another couple.

(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/actr2000/Arnold.jpg)


It is amazing who you will discover on the internet!

The Lovely Female Companion Is My Wife. I was Chairman Of The Polo Club's(Where I Live) 25th Anniversary Celebration. This Picture was taken at the event.
Question? This Was Almost A Year Ago. Where Did This Show Up? The Internet Is An Amazing Place!
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Post by: td on October 21, 2011, 07:00:39 PM
It's MONO I tell you!  It's MONO!  (talking sound, not health)  ;)
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Post by: Jane on October 21, 2011, 07:13:52 PM
Freitag afternoon greetings!  We are crusing the Mosel River today after a visit to foggy Cochem and the spectacular Reichburg (Imperial Castle).  Richard and I are relaxing in our cabin, enjoying not being talked at.  We're due to dock in Zell in about 3 hours.  There we'll have an onboard wine tasting in the company of the Mayor of Zell and the Wine Queen.

My Wife And I Were on The AMALYRA Sailing Up The Danube Two Years Ago'We Had A Great Time. A Blast! Enjoy The Rest Of Your Trip.


Here is a very distinguished gentleman, with a lovely female companion, and another couple.


It is amazing who you will discover on the internet!

:)
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Post by: JMK on October 21, 2011, 07:17:31 PM
Oh--I was thinking RLP was referring to some long ago event, not something from today.  But, no, as I stated the ass was not a denizen of HHW.
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Post by: JMK on October 21, 2011, 07:18:09 PM
It's MONO I tell you!  It's MONO!  (talking sound, not health)  ;)

Please provide your technical expertise credentials before you make such an assertion.
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Post by: Jane on October 21, 2011, 07:20:46 PM
Freitag afternoon greetings!  We are crusing the Mosel River today after a visit to foggy Cochem and the spectacular Reichburg (Imperial Castle).  Richard and I are relaxing in our cabin, enjoying not being talked at.  We're due to dock in Zell in about 3 hours.  There we'll have an onboard wine tasting in the company of the Mayor of Zell and the Wine Queen.

My Wife And I Were on The AMALYRA Sailing Up The Danube Two Years Ago'We Had A Great Time. A Blast! Enjoy The Rest Of Your Trip.

One day I would like to take a river cruise.



You could cruise the Columbia.

Sounds nice.

We are going to take a New Year's cruise in Tahiti.  We figured we should go somewhere since we have Craig her to watch Sherlock.
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Post by: Jane on October 21, 2011, 07:20:57 PM
'night
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Post by: Jane on October 21, 2011, 07:21:29 PM
I just dropped a full glass of cranberry juice in the hallway when my legs gave out.  I need a Warning Label on my tee-shirt.

:(
Title: Re: THE DISAPPOINTING DOG
Post by: td on October 21, 2011, 08:00:04 PM
It's MONO I tell you!  It's MONO!  (talking sound, not health)  ;)

Please provide your technical expertise credentials before you make such an assertion.

I have ears.
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Post by: John G. on October 21, 2011, 08:43:35 PM
Great photo, ArnoldMBrockman
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Post by: John G. on October 21, 2011, 08:44:08 PM
Great monologue, BK.
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Post by: John G. on October 21, 2011, 08:44:23 PM
One more.
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Post by: John G. on October 21, 2011, 08:44:35 PM
Page five!
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Post by: John G. on October 21, 2011, 08:44:47 PM
Where is everybody tonight?
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Post by: John G. on October 21, 2011, 08:44:58 PM
Having fun, I would imagine.
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Post by: John G. on October 21, 2011, 08:47:51 PM
I did earlier. Went out to two restaurants I hadn't been to in a while. the first was pan-Latin. Great crabcake with avocado, fried carnitas (pork bits), Moors and Christians (black beans and rice), and an arepa, or corn cake, with pulled pork. Had a pisco sour with nutmeg grated on top.

Then it was off to a terrific Belgian place for salmon with a beurre blanc and a touch of Dijon. Followed by a butternut squash tart with nutmeg (a theme, I guess) and whipped cream.
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Post by: John G. on October 21, 2011, 08:48:08 PM
Nobody here.
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Post by: John G. on October 21, 2011, 08:48:16 PM
I should be working.
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Post by: FJL on October 21, 2011, 08:49:16 PM
I should be sleeping. 
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Post by: JMK on October 21, 2011, 08:54:49 PM
It's MONO I tell you!  It's MONO!  (talking sound, not health)  ;)

Please provide your technical expertise credentials before you make such an assertion.

I have ears.

Exactly.
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Post by: JMK on October 21, 2011, 08:56:25 PM
I think I actually managed to fix this cheapo used laptop Betsy got from her workplace.  I'm feeling technically savvy all of a sudden.  I'm sure it will pass.
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Post by: John G. on October 21, 2011, 09:18:37 PM
I'm fading fast. Night, all.
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Post by: KevinH on October 21, 2011, 10:32:19 PM
I'm back from Follies.  What a great time I had!  First, Jose and Priscilla and I met for dinner.  We went to a kind of food court at the Water Tower Mall (I think that's it).

Then it was off to Navy Pier.  What an interesting place.  They have all kinds of Halloween decorations and such things as a llizard man slithering on the ground.  They also had an outdoor production of Rumpelstiltskin acted as if it were a marionette show, with the actors being controlled by a woman holding the strings attached to them.  The Ferris wheel is gigantic!
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Post by: KevinH on October 21, 2011, 10:42:10 PM
We went to the theatre and met Jose's friend, Dave.  We were all sitting in different sections, so we got together after the show. 

I thought the production of Follies was really great!  It's very different from the NY production.  Of course, it's on a much smaller scale.  The orchestra is behind the stage (raised above it).   

The actors were wonderful.  Caroline O'Connor is a real triple threat.  She is very much at ease dancing in the "Lucy and Jessie"  number and a great singer and actress. 

I really preferred Hollis Resnick's version of "I'm Still Here" to Elaine Page's.   

And what can I say about Mr. Barrett?  His "Too Many Mornings" was fantastic, as was his entire performance. 
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Post by: KevinH on October 21, 2011, 10:43:37 PM
It's late, so I'll say goodnight for now.   But there's more to come.  Pictures were taken and should be forthcoming!
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 21, 2011, 10:52:15 PM
It was a great night tonight.  It was great to meet Kevin and to see Jose again.   I had never seen FOLLIES before, although I knew almost all the songs.  I loved it and loved the performances of everyone.  We had a great time afterwards visiting with Jose's friend David, Brent Barrett, Caroline O'Connor and others.... photos to follow....
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 21, 2011, 11:00:08 PM
Good Evening!

Yes! We all had a wonderful time at Follies. And after Follies! -And I'm sooooo happy that David's cold abated just in time for him to catch tonight's show.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 21, 2011, 11:01:20 PM
In fact, my whole day was pretty wonderful. Good food, a great concert by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, a wonderful show, and, most of all, great friends.
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 21, 2011, 11:01:53 PM
You can say that again, Jose!!  David is really nice, I'm glad he was feeling up to joining us
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 21, 2011, 11:02:03 PM
I took some pictures today too, but I won't be able to post anything until I get back to NYC tomorrow. -It'll give everyone something to look forward to. ;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 21, 2011, 11:02:58 PM
DR elmore - Caroline sends her Love right back atcha! She'll be in NYC for a few days after Follies closes, so be sure to touch base with her to see if you can get together.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 21, 2011, 11:07:16 PM
One very interesting thing about Follies earlier tonight...

There was an older couple sitting next to me and David. They were "cute" - meaning she would occasionally sing-along and he would tap his program in rhythm every now and then. ::) Well... Right after "I'm Still Here", the husband starts to get really fidgety... And as the scene between Sally and Ben plays out, he gets more fidgety... "I don't want to sit through this!" -Why not? "I didn't realize it was going to be about us..." -But it's a show... "Well... I really want to leave. Now."

And they headed out as "Too Many Mornings" began.

Spoo!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 21, 2011, 11:13:27 PM
DR Jane - When I stopped by Vanille Patisserie earlier, I found out that I know one of the owners, the wife! We have a bunch of mutual friends in NYC, and I met her right before she made the move to Chicago. Small world! *I only treated myself to one entremet: The Earl - Earl Grey infused Chocolate Mousse & Banana Caramel in a Chocolate Tart Shell. Très delicieux! I may stop by again tomorrow on the way to the airport for another one. However, I did get a few boxes of their macarons for DRs Cillaliz and KevinH. :)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 21, 2011, 11:14:24 PM
Where is everybody tonight?

Well... Ya' see... There's this show currently running in Chicago called Follies...

::)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 21, 2011, 11:16:59 PM
Melody's mom sent me an e-mail this morning.  They're agent shopping and Melody needs a one-minute dramatic and comedy monologue.  They found the drama, but couldn't find anything remotely funny that a thirteen year old could do.  I told her I'd think about it - and I couldn't think of anything either.  On my jog, I got an idea, and when I got back I wrote her a monologue.  I sent it to them without telling them it was me.  They loved it and wanted to know what it was from so they could read the play.  I 'fessed up that I'd written it just for her.  And her mother said, "That's why it's perfect for her."  Here it is:

Molly:  Can I tell you about my mother?  I need to tell you about my mother.  Please, let me tell you about my mother.  Okay, I’m telling you about my mother.  She’s crazy. She’s thirty-eight years old. She’s having some kind of mid-life whatever.  She wants to be my age, she wants to be thirteen.  She wants to be best friends and do what I do and hang out with me all the time.  I told her I have lots of friends my age, that I need her to be an adult.  She took away my cell phone for using the “A” word.   She wants to have sleepovers.  I told her, mother we live in the same house, we have sleepovers every night.  That’s not good enough.  She wants to sleep in my room and stay up late and act stupid.  She wants me to call her Eileen.  Who wants to call their mother Eileen?  First of all, her name is Dorothy.  But she saw some old movie on cable, My Sister Eileen, and now she wants to be Eileen.  She does that all the time.  Last week she saw The Sound Of Music and wanted me to call her Leisl.  She kept on singing I am sixteen going on seventeen – I sang back, you are sixteen going on thirty-eight – she took away my cell phone for being an ungrateful daughter.  Yesterday she came into my room to show me her new thong.  Can I just tell you that the one thing a thirteen year old never needs to see ever is their mother wearing a thong?  Fail.  I just want my mother back.  I want thirty-eight to be the new thirty-eight not the new thirteen.   

bk - That's a good monologue. However... Be sure she keeps looking for something from the "standard canon" as it were. Some agents, directors, etc. have an aversion to "specialty material" - especially if it's not excerpted from a longer work. There are a bunch of anthologies and listings. It will be worth the effort for her to find some more companion pieces.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 21, 2011, 11:17:31 PM
~~~~~{{{{{DR TCB}}}}}~~~~~
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 21, 2011, 11:18:24 PM
I'm back from the Austin Film Festival roundtable.

I enjoyed myself; met some nice people.

DR Druxy - Did anyone ask any fun, new questions? Did you give any fun, new answers? ;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 21, 2011, 11:21:06 PM
Yippee!!  My new TV arrived today. It's a 3D set. I know not everyone likes 3D but I've been a fan ever since I first saw 3D films back in the '50s and modern 3D is vastly better than that. I've got to wait now for a prospective buyer to purchase my old set which I can then remove from the wall before putting the new one up.

Did you get one of the Samsung models? There's a "Samsung Experience" store in the Time-Warner Center at Columbus Circle, and it's fun walking in there when they're showing off the new 3D "films" created especially for the store.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 21, 2011, 11:22:00 PM
Good evening!  Hi Keving H....Jose will be calling you any minute now

And I did! I did!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 21, 2011, 11:23:11 PM
My mom asked me how the meeting was going....oops.

;D

I wish I were there with you, Jose & Kevin.

You just want the entremets, DR Jane. :)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 21, 2011, 11:24:16 PM
Who the FRELL is Mr. G?

My high school English/Drama teacher was "Mr. G." - Or Mr. Garcia for long.

::)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 21, 2011, 11:26:20 PM
Energy and health vibes for JRand. My allergies are putting in a kinda puny mood today, too, so I can understand where you're coming from.

Hope you're no longer feeling puny, DR John G.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 21, 2011, 11:26:42 PM
!!!!!!PAGE SIX!!!!!!
Title: Re: THE DISAPPOINTING DOG
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 21, 2011, 11:27:44 PM
And since today was a long day, a WONDERFUL day, but long, and since I have quite the jam-packed 72 hours ahead of me...

Goodnight.
Title: Re: THE DISAPPOINTING DOG
Post by: bk on October 22, 2011, 12:04:23 AM
Melody's mom sent me an e-mail this morning.  They're agent shopping and Melody needs a one-minute dramatic and comedy monologue.  They found the drama, but couldn't find anything remotely funny that a thirteen year old could do.  I told her I'd think about it - and I couldn't think of anything either.  On my jog, I got an idea, and when I got back I wrote her a monologue.  I sent it to them without telling them it was me.  They loved it and wanted to know what it was from so they could read the play.  I 'fessed up that I'd written it just for her.  And her mother said, "That's why it's perfect for her."  Here it is:

Molly:  Can I tell you about my mother?  I need to tell you about my mother.  Please, let me tell you about my mother.  Okay, I’m telling you about my mother.  She’s crazy. She’s thirty-eight years old. She’s having some kind of mid-life whatever.  She wants to be my age, she wants to be thirteen.  She wants to be best friends and do what I do and hang out with me all the time.  I told her I have lots of friends my age, that I need her to be an adult.  She took away my cell phone for using the “A” word.   She wants to have sleepovers.  I told her, mother we live in the same house, we have sleepovers every night.  That’s not good enough.  She wants to sleep in my room and stay up late and act stupid.  She wants me to call her Eileen.  Who wants to call their mother Eileen?  First of all, her name is Dorothy.  But she saw some old movie on cable, My Sister Eileen, and now she wants to be Eileen.  She does that all the time.  Last week she saw The Sound Of Music and wanted me to call her Leisl.  She kept on singing I am sixteen going on seventeen – I sang back, you are sixteen going on thirty-eight – she took away my cell phone for being an ungrateful daughter.  Yesterday she came into my room to show me her new thong.  Can I just tell you that the one thing a thirteen year old never needs to see ever is their mother wearing a thong?  Fail.  I just want my mother back.  I want thirty-eight to be the new thirty-eight not the new thirteen.   

bk - That's a good monologue. However... Be sure she keeps looking for something from the "standard canon" as it were. Some agents, directors, etc. have an aversion to "specialty material" - especially if it's not excerpted from a longer work. There are a bunch of anthologies and listings. It will be worth the effort for her to find some more companion pieces.

I know that's the thinking, but I actually find when, for example, singers come in and sing something great that I'm not that familiar with or that's off the beaten track, I usually respond more.  I'm going to make a title and say the monologue is from a play that's workshopping.
Title: Re: THE DISAPPOINTING DOG
Post by: bk on October 22, 2011, 12:05:38 AM
Back from a very mediocre production of a really fun but hoary Agatha Christie play, And Then There Were None.  This is the kind of play I'd love to direct in a major production - it could be so much fun visually and with a great cast - in fact, I think it could be a nice hit on Broadway with the right kind of revival, much like An Inspector Calls.