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Title: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: bk on November 13, 2011, 01:04:00 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes noted what a revoltin' development this is, and now it is time for you to post until the revoltin' cows come home.
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Post by: bk on November 13, 2011, 01:05:02 AM
And the word of the day is: LYARD!
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Post by: bk on November 13, 2011, 01:06:15 AM
And the way I'm feeling about our new HUGE all-time low?  If we even approach that one more time, I will think about shutting this board down, as I will not watch us dwindle down to a precious few - that would just be too too nauseating to even think about.  In fact, I won't think about it - I'll just do it.  I haz spoken.
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Post by: bk on November 13, 2011, 01:09:12 AM
Perhaps if a few of our fifty-eight GUESTS would join our merry troupe, we wouldn't have achieved the HUGE new all-time low we just achieved.
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Post by: Doug R on November 13, 2011, 01:16:59 AM
Hooray! My internet connection is back. I just hope it stays that way. It's a good job I was away most of the time it was off or I would have been tearing my hair out. I see now that the ISP did post a notice on their website the first day it went down, saying some customers were having connection problems. Dead right!
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Post by: FJL on November 13, 2011, 04:51:04 AM
I'm at a loss for the topic of the day.  :)
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Post by: KevinH on November 13, 2011, 05:00:16 AM
Good morning!

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Post by: KevinH on November 13, 2011, 05:01:05 AM
Aren't the Walgreens twins a hoot?
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Post by: Druxy on November 13, 2011, 05:11:22 AM
I was at the Austin Comic Con Friday and yesterday, as I will be again today.

I have sold a lot of books.



 :)
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Post by: Ben on November 13, 2011, 05:14:26 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Ben on November 13, 2011, 05:15:11 AM
The exterminator will be here in about 2 hours.

After that we will have breakfast and then go about our day.
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Post by: Ben on November 13, 2011, 05:15:41 AM
I hope that Dear Larry has been having a good time in Hilton Head and that performances are everything he hoped for.
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Post by: Ben on November 13, 2011, 05:18:27 AM
Back to work tomorrow after finishing by deadline.

It will be less hectic for a day or two but then my yearly project will kick in and in the last 9 days I will have to work hard and fast to finish as much as possible.

Of course, if we had closed earlier this project would be well over 50 percent done and by the time of my last day for 2011 (November 30) I would have been 99.99% done. But, then, I'm just the grunt that does the work. Who cares about that?
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Post by: Doug R on November 13, 2011, 05:23:11 AM
I’ve always fondly remembered the film FRENCH CANCAN from the time I first saw it at the age of 10. My parents were keen filmgoers and especially liked French films and they took me and the rest of the family to see numerous foreign language films – fortunately I was a good reader (I had to be!) so sub-titles never bothered me. I had never seen the film again until the recent French Blu-ray release.

It has now been released by the BFI in the UK, which I’ve just got – I wanted this version as well, partly because I wanted to see the making of documentary and restoration featurette with English sub-titles – the French disc only has French language. It also contains an 18 page booklet about the film. The disc – with those wonderful colors - looks exactly like the French version; the master was provided by Gaumont who did the French disc. The restoration feature is interesting and explains that the film was restored from the original negative which had been stored at the BFI. The UK release is locked to region B I’m afraid.
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Post by: Doug R on November 13, 2011, 05:26:50 AM
The laundry is on the go. Later on I will be preparing the roast leg of lamb which should be yummy delicious.

It's a beautiful sunny day here.   
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Post by: Ben on November 13, 2011, 05:28:23 AM
The load in for the Stephen J. Falat Holiday Basket Project is December 2nd. We will then work from December 5th through the 9th and the next week for as long as it takes to finish (probably another 2 or 3 days). The rest of the time in December is ours. We have no plans other than to just relax and enjoy the holidays.

Last year my work was interrupted by that pesky problem with my appendix. It won't happen this year since I don't have it anymore. It's the 26th Year and all should go smoothly.

Falat Baskets 2010 (http://www.actorsequity.org/newsmedia/news2010/oct29.FalatBasket.asp)
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Post by: Kerry on November 13, 2011, 05:46:45 AM
Here I am with 43 guests.   Who are the guests, and where are the non-guests?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 13, 2011, 05:49:55 AM
Here I am...with Kerry and 41 guests.

It's nice to know that 40-plus people tune in to the "day of our lives" each morning to see what's up, what's happening, what's doin' and what-all-else.

Maybe, however, they're tryin' to figure out where in the world is JoseSPiano?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 13, 2011, 05:51:37 AM
And once again....I post...and all 40-plus guests disappear.

When I arrived on this page and saw all those guests I "refreshed" the page just to make sure there were 41.  And 41 remained in place.  I scrawled a few words, and BAZINGA...everyone headed for the hills...or the flatlands...or the mall.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 13, 2011, 06:09:07 AM
I'm back after a hop, skip and jump to other sites...and now I see an anomaly.  Once again, this site tells me I'm here with 42 guests.  I'm betting there will be zero guests when I post this.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 13, 2011, 06:10:38 AM
Yep.  Very curious. 

Very odd.

Very strange.
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Post by: Jennifer on November 13, 2011, 06:26:02 AM
I just found those two straps to make my bathing suit smaller.  I could not believe where i found them.

Outside!

I think they were in the pouch where i keep my keys (in my purse). Maybe at night when i took my keys out they flew out of my purse??

I must have dreamed about putting them in a safe place. That is the weirdest part.

Good thing i stopped looking. Cause that is about the last place i would have checked!

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Post by: Jennifer on November 13, 2011, 06:26:23 AM
It shows me one guest.
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Post by: Jennifer on November 13, 2011, 06:28:59 AM
My niece has had a fever on and off all week. My sister took her to the doctor earlier in the week. And there was no infection. But the fever came back friday and saturday.

So i went to the tiny tots clinic yesterday morning at 9am and they said they would be taking appointments for Sunday at 8am Sunday. So i go back at 8am. And the place is closed (but people are waiting). When the lady finally opens the doors (at around 8:15am) she says there are no more appointments.

She says they were all taken online. My sister had been trying online. But apparently they are only open online from 10pm-7am. :(

So she's on a waiting list. But now my sister called to say she doesn't have a fever right now. So even if they call she is not sure what to do. :(



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Post by: Jennifer on November 13, 2011, 06:29:15 AM
I am super hungry. Going to go eat now!
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 13, 2011, 06:36:34 AM
Only one guest.
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 13, 2011, 06:37:18 AM
I went to Wal Mart today to buy my newspaper, and right inside the door was a B I G lighted and decorated Christmas Tree....and there was Christmas music on the speakers.....
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 13, 2011, 06:38:32 AM
Since my sister Molly couldn't use the computer I gave her - I asked my Uncle Wayne if he would like to use it.  I have been pestering him to get on the inner web for many years.....and to my surprise he said yes.

I took it out to his house this morning and set it up, and he will call Comcast tomorrow to come out to make the connection.....and then he will be on the net!!!
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 13, 2011, 06:53:24 AM
His house was custom built by an architect in the late 1970's and is very unique.  It has lots of angles and skylights and gallery windows.......a floating staircase.....and a conversation pit with a wet bar.....it is fun to be in.

I can't pull the photo from Google street view....but it is very fun!
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 13, 2011, 06:53:57 AM
TOD:

To whom did you send your FIRST email when you got on the inner web?

Who sent YOU your first (personal) email?
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on November 13, 2011, 06:59:18 AM
And the word of the day is: LYARD!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  BLACK AND WHITE
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on November 13, 2011, 07:00:10 AM
And As If By Wizardry-PAGE 2
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 13, 2011, 07:45:10 AM
DR MBARNUM I have been listening to Science Fiction Dance Party as well....most entertaining.

I also have a copy of BLACK ZOO for you, but I will find some more things to send along as well.
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Post by: JMK on November 13, 2011, 07:57:25 AM
I had an exhausting day yesterday, but we did have a fantastic time seeing Gary Gullman and those of you who are FB friends of DW Wife Betsy can see a horrible picture of her with Gary taken last night (it was pitch black in the room and I artificially brightened the pic when we got home).  They actually look like siblings with those noses of theirs LOL.
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Post by: JMK on November 13, 2011, 07:57:50 AM
Gullman was hilarious, though he was curiously lowkey for a lot of his rather long (probably an hour or so) set.
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Post by: JMK on November 13, 2011, 08:00:13 AM
The fact that Gullman had an hour of almost purely Jewish material, and that it was all hysterical, was fairly amazing.
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Post by: JMK on November 13, 2011, 08:01:07 AM
One of Betsy's standup teachers was his opening act and he was good, if not as good as Gary.
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Post by: JMK on November 13, 2011, 08:01:40 AM
I'll be very surprised if Gary doesn't end up with a sitcom as he is (as the opening act said to us before the show) "movie star handsome," plus he's like 6'6".
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Post by: Michael on November 13, 2011, 08:10:27 AM
Good morning to all
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Post by: Michael on November 13, 2011, 08:12:49 AM
I usually wake up anywhere between 6-7am and to my surprise I woke up at 11am.
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Post by: Michael on November 13, 2011, 08:14:03 AM
And now I can catch up on my NPR programs

First up

Wait Wait Don't Tell Me
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Post by: Michael on November 13, 2011, 08:14:19 AM
Then

Car Talk
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Post by: Michael on November 13, 2011, 08:15:34 AM
And finally

not a NPR program

The Comedy Couch
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Post by: Michael on November 13, 2011, 08:21:49 AM
Wait Wait Don't Tell

My favorite panelist members are

Paula Poundstone and Mo Rocca I wish they were on every week

And all the others who rotate are great too.
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 13, 2011, 08:49:29 AM
DR JMK - get the "L" out.

http://www.garygulman.com/
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 13, 2011, 09:40:01 AM
Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And I guess I did paint the town last night. ::)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 13, 2011, 09:40:37 AM
Well... I did see a play and spend some time on the 2 bus line.
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Post by: John G. on November 13, 2011, 09:55:53 AM
Good morning, all. It's still morning for a few minutes.
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Post by: John G. on November 13, 2011, 09:56:21 AM
Sorry, JRand, I never kept track of emails or the history of them in my life. I have no idea.
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Post by: John G. on November 13, 2011, 09:56:41 AM
Did get work done, but not enough. Does one ever get enough?
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Post by: John G. on November 13, 2011, 09:57:44 AM
I think the book is a good 3/4 finished, which means that real labor-intensive stuff is just beginning. One month until deadline.
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Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 10:13:51 AM
last night the Vixter and I drove into Queens to See the Queensborough College production of  Little Shop of Horrors
One of her friends is a student at the college and a huge fan of the show

 
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Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 10:15:21 AM
the set was nice
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Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 10:15:52 AM
the  (hidden) orchestra was good and loud
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Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 10:15:59 AM
well loud
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Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 10:16:27 AM
one of the (4!) Marvelletes had a great voice
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Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 10:16:43 AM
Audrey had a nice wig
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Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 10:17:11 AM
they had 4 really good Audrey II puppets
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Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 10:17:23 AM
the puppeteer was really good
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Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 10:17:49 AM
the traffic wasn't too bad
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Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 10:21:24 AM
see how I keeping things positive?
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Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 10:22:45 AM
I have been told that it is much more healthy and life affirming to look at the positive side of things so I will attempt to do so
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Post by: bk on November 13, 2011, 10:27:38 AM
I'm up - I didn't get to sleep until two, but I still got eight and a half hours so that's nice.
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Post by: bk on November 13, 2011, 10:27:57 AM
What play did Jose see?  Where did Jose eat?
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Post by: bk on November 13, 2011, 10:28:19 AM
Looks like I'll be able to jog this morning.
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 13, 2011, 10:28:42 AM
Yes DR VIXMOM sometimes all you can be is positive.
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Post by: TCB on November 13, 2011, 10:28:48 AM
Did anyone else have as much troulbe getting online as I did last night?  And then around 6:00 we started getting a wind storm, so I went to bed.  But, I am not responsible for the all-time low yesterday!  I blame that on DR Jose.
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Post by: TCB on November 13, 2011, 10:31:25 AM
T.O.D.

Sunday is also Forgot to ASK BK DAY

BK, when are the performances for the LACC show?  And what is the actual title of the production?
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Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 10:32:56 AM
it is a beautiful sunny day and the Vixter needs a driving lesson
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Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 10:35:56 AM
vibes please
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Post by: FJL on November 13, 2011, 10:40:37 AM
How was leg room, vixmom?  Or did you mention that?
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 13, 2011, 10:48:09 AM
Roy Lichtenstein vibes for DR VIXMOM
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Post by: Doug R on November 13, 2011, 10:50:09 AM
In resonse to all the requests for photos (well I think at least one DR mentioned something about it) here are a few photos of my Bilbao trip. The silver building is, of course, the Guggenheim Museum. The stained glass window is in the railway station.

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/PICT0152rev.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/PICT0146rev.jpg)

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(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/PICT0109rev.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/PICT0103rev.jpg)
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 13, 2011, 10:54:04 AM
NHK Ice Skating this afternoon.   I haven't read the results yet - so we shall see what we shall see.
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 13, 2011, 10:55:03 AM
Wow!  DR DOUG R - what great photos!!!

Thanks for sharing.  Looks like you had some good weather.
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 13, 2011, 10:55:29 AM
I see Bill's Beer Hall there.
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 13, 2011, 10:55:44 AM
A Kurt Weill reference.
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Post by: Doug R on November 13, 2011, 10:58:30 AM
Wow!  DR DOUG R - what great photos!!!

Thanks for sharing.  Looks like you had some good weather.

Weather was amazing. I didn't expect it to be so hot and sunny. I was really lucky.
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Post by: bk on November 13, 2011, 11:10:39 AM
TCB - the show's official title is Lost and Unsung A New Musical Revue.  Performances being on November 30 and run through December 3rd - six performances in total - four evenings, two matinees (Thursday and Saturday).
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Post by: Jane on November 13, 2011, 11:14:02 AM
http://www.lifewithdogs.tv/2011/07/what-a-dog-does-when-its-cold/
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Post by: FJL on November 13, 2011, 11:14:12 AM
Terrific photos, Doug R!!!!!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 13, 2011, 11:24:15 AM
Good Morning, once again!

I took a little break to get things organized here, as well as to join my friends/hosts for a breakfast "appetizer" of sorts. My last stop last night was Fred 62 in Los Feliz. They're famous for their housemade pop-tarts - which they call Punk Tarts. So, I brought back a few for us to enjoy this morning - Pumpkin and Raspberry. And they were very good.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 13, 2011, 11:24:44 AM
And now Michelle it making some waffles, and her husband, Cliff, is manning the bacon station. Me, I'm a-posting.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 13, 2011, 11:25:26 AM
DR Doug R - Those photos are amazing! -With all these DRs making trips to Europe lately, well... Hmmm...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 13, 2011, 11:26:41 AM
And as bk mentioned, we did have a good and thorough rehearsal yesterday. I was trying out some "new" charts that I came up - mainly transpositions - so now I have to get used to reading those (instead of the originals). Slowly, but surely.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 13, 2011, 11:26:50 AM
And I finally got my book in order. :)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 13, 2011, 11:29:23 AM
last night the Vixter and I drove into Queens to See the Queensborough College production of  Little Shop of Horrors
One of her friends is a student at the college and a huge fan of the show

 

DR vixmom - I believe Queensborough College was one of the last stops on the bus and truck tour I did of Anything Goes. That auditorium certainly is "charming" and has some "character". ;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 13, 2011, 11:36:45 AM
What play did Jose see?

Well, since you asked...

I saw Next Fall at the Geffen Playhouse (http://geffenplayhouse.com/more_info.php?show_id=135). -Thus my time spent on the 2 Bus Line - a.k.a. the Sunset Blvd line.

I had missed the show when it was in NYC, and I'm glad I got to see it last night. All I had really known about the play, besides it receiving some wonderful reviews, was that it was a bit of a tear-jerker and dealt with the relationship of a gay couple, well.. It certainly was that and much, much more.

The play was directed by Sheryl Kaller. Sheryl and I worked for two seasons up at New York Stage & Film, and I was eager to see her Tony-nominated work. As it turned out, she was there last night too. It was her last night in L.A. before heading back to NYC. -And if I had actually made the show on Friday night as originally planned, then I would not have seen her. We had a brief catch up session right after the show before she headed backstage for one final check in with her cast. It was the perfect way to cap the evening.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 13, 2011, 11:41:03 AM
Where did Jose eat?

Well, since you asked...

I had dinner at Yamato (http://www.yamatorestaurants.com/) on the UCLA campus. -The Geffen Playhouse is on the UCLA campus too. It was good, not great sushi, but what it lacked in finesse, it more than made up in the size of their portions. I ordered their house roll, The Yamato, and it turned out to be composed of two regular sized rolls placed end to end on a long plate. And I had also ordered a few other items to round out my menu. Needless to say, I had more than enough to eat once everything was placed n my table.
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 13, 2011, 11:41:07 AM
It is interesting that I can read the description of a play, and it doesn't make me curious at all.....but when someone here on HHW talks about it.....it becomes much more interesting and real....and maybe even a "hope I can see that someday..." show.

Except of course DR VIXMOM's Little Shop of Horrors.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 13, 2011, 11:41:53 AM
Oooohhh!

Waffles are ready!

Laters...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 13, 2011, 12:25:00 PM
...And those waffles were yummy!
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Post by: Michael on November 13, 2011, 12:25:27 PM
Just checking in.

We surpassed yesterday!!!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 13, 2011, 12:26:15 PM
And now I need to get ready to head back downtown to the Disney Concert Hall for this afternoon's concert by the L.A. Philharmonic with the Labecque Sisters. -And then I'm seeing Bring It On later tonight at the Ahmanson. A full day of cul-cha!


Laters...
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Post by: Ginny on November 13, 2011, 12:36:58 PM
Sunday afternoon greetings!  We are back from Lima and we've had Richard's birthday lunch-of-choice - carry-in fried chicken.  Yes, today's his big 65th!
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Post by: Jane on November 13, 2011, 01:09:37 PM
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Post by: Jane on November 13, 2011, 01:10:23 PM
I was at the Austin Comic Con Friday and yesterday, as I will be again today.

I have sold a lot of books.



 :)

:)
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Post by: Jane on November 13, 2011, 01:11:39 PM
I just found those two straps to make my bathing suit smaller.  I could not believe where i found them.

Outside!


;D
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Post by: Jane on November 13, 2011, 01:13:46 PM
My niece has had a fever on and off all week. My sister took her to the doctor earlier in the week. And there was no infection. But the fever came back friday and saturday.

So i went to the tiny tots clinic yesterday morning at 9am and they said they would be taking appointments for Sunday at 8am Sunday. So i go back at 8am. And the place is closed (but people are waiting). When the lady finally opens the doors (at around 8:15am) she says there are no more appointments.

She says they were all taken online. My sister had been trying online. But apparently they are only open online from 10pm-7am. :(

So she's on a waiting list. But now my sister called to say she doesn't have a fever right now. So even if they call she is not sure what to do. :(

You went in person just to book an appointment. The entire appointment system just doesn't seem right.  What if it were serious.  Were sick people there waiting without getting an appointment?!? :(
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Post by: Jane on November 13, 2011, 01:14:41 PM
Since my sister Molly couldn't use the computer I gave her - I asked my Uncle Wayne if he would like to use it.  I have been pestering him to get on the inner web for many years.....and to my surprise he said yes.

I took it out to his house this morning and set it up, and he will call Comcast tomorrow to come out to make the connection.....and then he will be on the net!!!

I initially read that as comforter.  Computer makes a lot more sense. :)
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Jane on November 13, 2011, 01:15:50 PM
I had an exhausting day yesterday, but we did have a fantastic time seeing Gary Gullman and those of you who are FB friends of DW Wife Betsy can see a horrible picture of her with Gary taken last night (it was pitch black in the room and I artificially brightened the pic when we got home).  They actually look like siblings with those noses of theirs LOL.

LOL-It is horrible but she looks very happy. :)
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Jane on November 13, 2011, 01:16:33 PM
I'll be very surprised if Gary doesn't end up with a sitcom as he is (as the opening act said to us before the show) "movie star handsome," plus he's like 6'6".

Then he could have Betsy guest star as his sister. :)
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: John G. on November 13, 2011, 01:18:19 PM
Great photos, Doug R. And JRand, great Kurt Weill reference.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Ginny on November 13, 2011, 01:18:47 PM
Thanks, DR Jane!
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Jane on November 13, 2011, 01:19:06 PM
vibes please

;D  STAY CALM VIBES!!!

VIBES TO DR VIXTER SURVIVING DR VIXMOM ;)
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Jane on November 13, 2011, 01:20:38 PM
DR Doug G thank you for those incredible photos!!!!!
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Jane on November 13, 2011, 01:21:03 PM
I am enjoying a warm house. :D
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Ginny on November 13, 2011, 01:27:01 PM
I am enjoying a warm house. :D

Good!
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Jennifer on November 13, 2011, 02:00:59 PM
My niece has had a fever on and off all week. My sister took her to the doctor earlier in the week. And there was no infection. But the fever came back friday and saturday.

So i went to the tiny tots clinic yesterday morning at 9am and they said they would be taking appointments for Sunday at 8am Sunday. So i go back at 8am. And the place is closed (but people are waiting). When the lady finally opens the doors (at around 8:15am) she says there are no more appointments.

She says they were all taken online. My sister had been trying online. But apparently they are only open online from 10pm-7am. :(

So she's on a waiting list. But now my sister called to say she doesn't have a fever right now. So even if they call she is not sure what to do. :(

You went in person just to book an appointment. The entire appointment system just doesn't seem right.  What if it were serious.  Were sick people there waiting without getting an appointment?!? :(

Well she has a regular doctor. But she doesn't work on the weekends.

There is a phone system. But it's very often busy. And i only live 5 minutes away. So it's faster for me to just drive over.

It's a tiny tots clinic.

But the system does not work well.

Anyhow my niece is actually feeling better. She had no fever today. So all is well.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Jennifer on November 13, 2011, 02:03:05 PM
DR Jane there were only 2 kids there. There was one appointment at 2:30pm for the first kid. They were then taking appointments for the next day for the other few people.

It makes no sense to me because yesterday they would not make an appointment for today.

Now that my sis knows the online booking is from 10pm-7am she should have luck if she ever needs to go there again. Every time she has tried to book online the system has been down. I mentioned this to the woman and she was like "oh it only works from 10pm-7am". But it wouldn't be obvious unless you knew the system I guess.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: bk on November 13, 2011, 02:07:15 PM
I shall now be on my way to see what I'm told is a three-hour production of Falsettos - I doubt I shall last the whole way through.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Kerry on November 13, 2011, 02:13:18 PM
Apropos of nothing:  1957
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Jane on November 13, 2011, 02:19:34 PM
My niece has had a fever on and off all week. My sister took her to the doctor earlier in the week. And there was no infection. But the fever came back friday and saturday.

So i went to the tiny tots clinic yesterday morning at 9am and they said they would be taking appointments for Sunday at 8am Sunday. So i go back at 8am. And the place is closed (but people are waiting). When the lady finally opens the doors (at around 8:15am) she says there are no more appointments.

She says they were all taken online. My sister had been trying online. But apparently they are only open online from 10pm-7am. :(

So she's on a waiting list. But now my sister called to say she doesn't have a fever right now. So even if they call she is not sure what to do. :(

You went in person just to book an appointment. The entire appointment system just doesn't seem right.  What if it were serious.  Were sick people there waiting without getting an appointment?!? :(

Well she has a regular doctor. But she doesn't work on the weekends.

There is a phone system. But it's very often busy. And i only live 5 minutes away. So it's faster for me to just drive over.

It's a tiny tots clinic.

But the system does not work well.

Anyhow my niece is actually feeling better. She had no fever today. So all is well.

I'm glad the visit isn't needed. 
VIBES YOUR NIECE STAYS WELL!!!!
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Jane on November 13, 2011, 02:20:23 PM
Every time she has tried to book online the system has been down. I mentioned this to the woman and she was like "oh it only works from 10pm-7am". But it wouldn't be obvious unless you knew the system I guess.

 ::)
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on November 13, 2011, 02:58:51 PM
In resonse to all the requests for photos (well I think at least one DR mentioned something about it) here are a few photos of my Bilbao trip. The silver building is, of course, the Guggenheim Museum. The stained glass window is in the railway station.

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/PICT0152rev.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/PICT0146rev.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/PICT0141rev.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/PICT0137rev.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/PICT0134rev.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/PICT0120rev.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/PICT0113rev.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/PICT0112rev.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/PICT0109rev.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/PICT0103rev.jpg)


Doug-

Absolutely Stunning

Makes Me Want To Go
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Jrand74 on November 13, 2011, 02:58:56 PM
Thank you DRJOHNG - I have been saving it since DR DOUG R mentioned his destination.

Oh my DR KERRY....even the doggie can't believe the outfit.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: TCB on November 13, 2011, 02:59:41 PM
Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And I guess I did paint the town last night. ::)


What color?
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Jane on November 13, 2011, 02:59:53 PM
DR Jrand Keith is busy playing The Elder Scrolls vs Skyrim.  He was very excited to begin the game & said the reviews have been great.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Jane on November 13, 2011, 03:01:15 PM

Oh my DR KERRY....even the doggie can't believe the outfit.

It does look that way. ;D
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Jrand74 on November 13, 2011, 03:05:05 PM
Yesterday I received my copy of the book DUELING HARLOWS - DR J TCB if you search on Amazon, you can look inside....I just posted the photo.

It is most entertaining......but there is NOT really enough material there for an entire book....at least as written.

I learned a few new things.....and the recent interviews with Carol Lynley and the AD of her film and the AD of Carroll Baker's film are a lot of fun.

He was not able to interview Carroll Baker, she declined......so a lot of what she thought comes in the form of quotes from her autobiography BABY DOLL......so I was familiar with all of that material.

Of course she has always claimed to be the soul of professionalism - this was contradicted by the AD who was assigned to her.  Tim (son of Fred) Zinneman says that she made his life hell....the she was an out of control diva.....and completely manic on the set.  I was ready to dismiss his claims as lunatic, when author Tom Lisanti included this single sentence:

"Baker's lateness and absences cost the production $58,113.99."

I guess she wasn't quite as professional as she remembered in her book.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Jrand74 on November 13, 2011, 03:05:35 PM
I would recommend the book for those interested in the subject - narrow though that interest may be.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Jrand74 on November 13, 2011, 03:07:23 PM
Page Five Carroll Baker Dance.  ;D
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: TCB on November 13, 2011, 03:16:17 PM
I decided that I might feel better if I actually prepared something for dinner, instead of just nuking something  I thought I would make a tuna pasta salad.  Real tough, huh?  I am exhausted, and I am only half way thru making the salad.  I had to start by washing all the pots and bowls that I wanted to use.  I could only wash them if I was sitting.  I think this was a big mistake.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: TCB on November 13, 2011, 03:17:25 PM
it is a beautiful sunny day and the Vixter needs a driving lesson


I thought you were going to stay positive?
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: TCB on November 13, 2011, 03:20:24 PM
In resonse to all the requests for photos (well I think at least one DR mentioned something about it) here are a few photos of my Bilbao trip. The silver building is, of course, the Guggenheim Museum. The stained glass window is in the railway station.

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/PICT0103rev.jpg)


It looks lovely.  Quaint and lovely.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Jane on November 13, 2011, 03:24:43 PM
DR TCB cooking is difficult & exhausting when one is in pain.  It used to be one of my passions & now I rarely do it.  I wish I could take you some of Craig's jumbili.  He made a lot.  Normally he doesn't have extra's for me, only little tastes.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Jane on November 13, 2011, 03:25:33 PM
In resonse to all the requests for photos (well I think at least one DR mentioned something about it) here are a few photos of my Bilbao trip. The silver building is, of course, the Guggenheim Museum. The stained glass window is in the railway station.


It looks lovely.  Quaint and lovely.

;D
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Jrand74 on November 13, 2011, 03:37:54 PM
I decided that I might feel better if I actually prepared something for dinner, instead of just nuking something  I thought I would make a tuna pasta salad.  Real tough, huh?  I am exhausted, and I am only half way thru making the salad.  I had to start by washingall the pots and bowls that I wanted to use.  I could only wash them if I was sitting.  I think this was a big mistake.

Is Hazel off today?
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Jrand74 on November 13, 2011, 03:38:18 PM
I wonder how DR ELMORE is doing down in La Bahamas?
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Jrand74 on November 13, 2011, 03:38:33 PM
I think TAR is going to be on time tongiht!
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Jrand74 on November 13, 2011, 03:44:51 PM
Has anyone here used the Dragon speaking software?
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Jrand74 on November 13, 2011, 04:02:56 PM
0 Guests?

Where is everybody?
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: TCB on November 13, 2011, 04:06:13 PM
(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSHUoR-W68X5tF6FtinjczmYU0WtG6lOL2rfGXMQbI39pjRxxcY5g)


Happy Ditto!
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: TCB on November 13, 2011, 04:08:06 PM
THE AMAZING RACE is going to be late tonight.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Ginny on November 13, 2011, 04:08:29 PM
Thank you, DR TCB!
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 04:11:08 PM
How was leg room, vixmom?  Or did you mention that?

quite comfortable --  and the rows were nearly "stadium seating" so we could easily see the excellent set without the heads if those seated in front of us being in our line of vision 
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: TCB on November 13, 2011, 04:11:46 PM
My niece has had a fever on and off all week. My sister took her to the doctor earlier in the week. And there was no infection. But the fever came back friday and saturday.

So i went to the tiny tots clinic yesterday morning at 9am and they said they would be taking appointments for Sunday at 8am Sunday. So i go back at 8am. And the place is closed (but people are waiting). When the lady finally opens the doors (at around 8:15am) she says there are no more appointments.

She says they were all taken online. My sister had been trying online. But apparently they are only open online from 10pm-7am. :(

So she's on a waiting list. But now my sister called to say she doesn't have a fever right now. So even if they call she is not sure what to do. :(

You went in person just to book an appointment. The entire appointment system just doesn't seem right.  What if it were serious.  Were sick people there waiting without getting an appointment?!? :(

Well she has a regular doctor. But she doesn't work on the weekends.

There is a phone system. But it's very often busy. And i only live 5 minutes away. So it's faster for me to just drive over.

It's a tiny tots clinic.


A tiny tots clinic?  How old are these doctors?
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 04:14:53 PM
It is interesting that I can read the description of a play, and it doesn't make me curious at all.....but when someone here on HHW talks about it.....it becomes much more interesting and real....and maybe even a "hope I can see that someday..." show.

Except of course DR VIXMOM's Little Shop of Horrors.

 Oh please  do not credit me for  that production...
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 04:15:13 PM
It is interesting that I can read the description of a play, and it doesn't make me curious at all.....but when someone here on HHW talks about it.....it becomes much more interesting and real....and maybe even a "hope I can see that someday..." show.

Except of course DR VIXMOM's Little Shop of Horrors.

 Oh please  do not credit me for  that production...

please
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 04:16:05 PM
In resonse to all the requests for photos (well I think at least one DR mentioned something about it) here are a few photos of my Bilbao trip. The silver building is, of course, the Guggenheim Museum. The stained glass window is in the railway station.

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/PICT0152rev.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/PICT0146rev.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/PICT0141rev.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/PICT0137rev.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/PICT0134rev.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/PICT0120rev.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/PICT0113rev.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/PICT0112rev.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/PICT0109rev.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/PICT0103rev.jpg)


Doug these are beautiful pictures

thank youfor sharing them



I
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: TCB on November 13, 2011, 04:16:19 PM
Apropos of nothing:  1957


Kerry, dear, I think you need to find yourself a boyfriend.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 04:16:44 PM
In resonse to all the requests for photos (well I think at least one DR mentioned something about it) here are a few photos of my Bilbao trip. The silver building is, of course, the Guggenheim Museum. The stained glass window is in the railway station.

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/PICT0152rev.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/PICT0146rev.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/PICT0141rev.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/PICT0137rev.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/PICT0134rev.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/PICT0120rev.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/PICT0113rev.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/PICT0112rev.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/PICT0109rev.jpg)

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/PICT0103rev.jpg)


Doug these are beautiful pictures

thank you for sharing them



Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 04:17:15 PM
I am very envious of all our traveling  DRs
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 04:17:48 PM
at least I may share their travels through this site,  and for that I am grateful!!
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 04:18:57 PM
Sunday afternoon greetings!  We are back from Lima and we've had Richard's birthday lunch-of-choice - carry-in fried chicken.  Yes, today's his big 65th!

Happy Birthday to Father HAHAHAHARichard!!!
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 04:19:28 PM
I was at the Austin Comic Con Friday and yesterday, as I will be again today.

I have sold a lot of books.



 :)

:)



Congratulations Druxy!!
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Jane on November 13, 2011, 04:20:11 PM
I really want to go to Spain.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 04:22:20 PM
vibes please

;D  STAY CALM VIBES!!!

VIBES TO DR VIXTER SURVIVING DR VIXMOM ;)

we both survived the experience - thank you!



Vixdad is much better at this than I am
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 04:22:48 PM
And now she is off at the movies watching Puss InBoots
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 04:23:11 PM
I am enjoying a warm house. :D

Hurrah!!
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Jane on November 13, 2011, 04:24:03 PM
vibes please

;D  STAY CALM VIBES!!!

VIBES TO DR VIXTER SURVIVING DR VIXMOM ;)

we both survived the experience - thank you!


 :)
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: TCB on November 13, 2011, 04:25:11 PM
I decided that I might feel better if I actually prepared something for dinner, instead of just nuking something  I thought I would make a tuna pasta salad.  Real tough, huh?  I am exhausted, and I am only half way thru making the salad.  I had to start by washingall the pots and bowls that I wanted to use.  I could only wash them if I was sitting.  I think this was a big mistake.

Is Hazel off today?

Yep, Mrs. B gave her the day off without telling me.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 04:28:55 PM
I really want to go to Spain.
Well, I've never been to Spain
But I kinda like the music...
Say the ladies are insane there
And they sure know how to use it;
They don't abuse it
Never gonna lose it
I can't refuse it.

Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: TCB on November 13, 2011, 04:29:28 PM
The Seattle Seahawks have defeated the Baltimore Ravens!  Only their third victory.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: TCB on November 13, 2011, 04:33:44 PM
THE AMAZING RACE is going to be late tonight.


Probably not for everyone.  Maybe just the folks in Baltimore.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: TCB on November 13, 2011, 04:34:58 PM
I really want to go to Spain.

I went to Spain, but never saw it.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: TCB on November 13, 2011, 04:39:25 PM
I really want to go to Spain.

I went to Spain, but never saw it.

Oh wait, I spent one entire day in Majorca, besides my three hours in the Barcelona airport.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: TCB on November 13, 2011, 04:40:23 PM
Don't tell BK, this is probably sacrilege, but I think I am going to dice some dill pickles into my salad.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Jane on November 13, 2011, 04:45:44 PM
I really want to go to Spain.

I went to Spain, but never saw it.

Oh wait, I spent one entire day in Majorca, besides my three hours in the Barcelona airport.

Majorca looks beautiful.  I would find it frustrating to spend 3 hours in Barcelona & not see the city. 
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: TCB on November 13, 2011, 04:50:53 PM
I really want to go to Spain.

I went to Spain, but never saw it.

Oh wait, I spent one entire day in Majorca, besides my three hours in the Barcelona airport.

Majorca looks beautiful.  I would find it frustrating to spend 3 hours in Barcelona & not see the city. 

Well, I couldn't see the city, because it was only 5:00 in the morning.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: JMK on November 13, 2011, 04:51:04 PM
Happy Birthday, Fr. Richard.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: JMK on November 13, 2011, 04:51:42 PM
You know, all this time I thought the Guggenheim was in NYC.  ;)
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: TCB on November 13, 2011, 05:00:12 PM
I wonder how DR ELMORE is doing down in La Bahamas?


Why is Elmore in the Bahamas?  I thought the show was in North Carolina?
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Ginny on November 13, 2011, 05:17:25 PM
Thank you, DRs Vixmom and JMK!  The birthday boy is watching some Masterpiece Theatre story that has a great cast but a plot that I can't follow.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Ben on November 13, 2011, 05:19:59 PM
I wonder how DR ELMORE is doing down in La Bahamas?


Why is Elmore in the Bahamas?  I thought the show was in North Carolina?


He's not in the Bahamas or North Carolina. He's in Hilton Head, SC

Christmas Up The Holler (http://www.zvents.com/z/hilton_head_sc/christmas-up-the-holler--events--220761804)
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: TCB on November 13, 2011, 05:28:34 PM
I wonder how DR ELMORE is doing down in La Bahamas?


Why is Elmore in the Bahamas?  I thought the show was in North Carolina?


He's not in the Bahamas or North Carolina. He's in Hilton Head, SC

Christmas Up The Holler (http://www.zvents.com/z/hilton_head_sc/christmas-up-the-holler--events--220761804)


Well, they shouldn't allow more than one Carolina.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: TCB on November 13, 2011, 05:29:33 PM





G'night!
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: KevinH on November 13, 2011, 06:09:54 PM
Happy Birthday to Fr. Richard!
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: KevinH on November 13, 2011, 06:10:37 PM
I'm wondering what kind of camera DR Doug has--those photos are spectacular!
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Jane on November 13, 2011, 06:20:00 PM
I was also wondering about the camera.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 06:23:07 PM
I wonder how DR ELMORE is doing down in La Bahamas?


Why is Elmore in the Bahamas?  I thought the show was in North Carolina?


He's not in the Bahamas or North Carolina. He's in Hilton Head, SC

Christmas Up The Holler (http://www.zvents.com/z/hilton_head_sc/christmas-up-the-holler--events--220761804)


Well, they shouldn't allow more than one Carolina.

I blame the Dakotas
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Jrand74 on November 13, 2011, 06:25:09 PM
I wonder how DR ELMORE is doing down in La Bahamas?


Why is Elmore in the Bahamas?  I thought the show was in North Carolina?


He's not in the Bahamas or North Carolina. He's in Hilton Head, SC

Christmas Up The Holler (http://www.zvents.com/z/hilton_head_sc/christmas-up-the-holler--events--220761804)

It's a good thing I wasn't driving the boat.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Jrand74 on November 13, 2011, 06:25:57 PM
DR TCB it was probably the replacement Mrs B - Whitney Blake would never have done such a thing.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Jrand74 on November 13, 2011, 06:26:31 PM
Entertaining TAR tonight - Copenhagen....honestly someone should write a song about it!

Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: John G. on November 13, 2011, 06:41:59 PM
I wonder how DR ELMORE is doing down in La Bahamas?


Why is Elmore in the Bahamas?  I thought the show was in North Carolina?


He's not in the Bahamas or North Carolina. He's in Hilton Head, SC

Christmas Up The Holler (http://www.zvents.com/z/hilton_head_sc/christmas-up-the-holler--events--220761804)


Well, they shouldn't allow more than one Carolina.

I blame the Dakotas
DakotaCelt?
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: John G. on November 13, 2011, 06:42:20 PM
Happy Birthday to Fr. Richard!
Ditto!
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: bk on November 13, 2011, 06:44:51 PM
Back from Falsettos and dinner.  I will admit freely I bailed after act one as did Adryan.  I am simply not a fan of the show's director, who works a lot and whose work I always find boring, derivative, and uninteresting, and actually I'm not that big a fan of the March of the Falsettos part of the evening - I find the character of Marvin to be so unlikeable (especially as played in this production) that I just don't see the point of it - I also find Mr. Finn's music and lyrics repetitious and not that interesting, although there are some good numbers.  Cast worked hard but wasn't really up to the material - and the director is just very stock and amateur - and uses Mr. Lapine's chairography a little too much for my taste.  It also had choreography by some guy who was in Movin' Out on B'way - way too busy, way too fussy, and totally not right for this show.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 07:08:32 PM
Back from Falsettos and dinner.  I will admit freely I bailed after act one as did Adryan.  I am simply not a fan of the show's director, who works a lot and whose work I always find boring, derivative, and uninteresting, and actually I'm not that big a fan of the March of the Falsettos part of the evening - I find the character of Marvin to be so unlikeable (especially as played in this production) that I just don't see the point of it - I also find Mr. Finn's music and lyrics repetitious and not that interesting, although there are some good numbers.  Cast worked hard but wasn't really up to the material - and the director is just very stock and amateur - and uses Mr. Lapine's chairography a little too much for my taste.  It also had choreography by some guy who was in Movin' Out on B'way - way too busy, way too fussy, and totally not right for this show.

how was the legroom?
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Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 07:08:58 PM
I wonder how DR ELMORE is doing down in La Bahamas?


Why is Elmore in the Bahamas?  I thought the show was in North Carolina?


He's not in the Bahamas or North Carolina. He's in Hilton Head, SC

Christmas Up The Holler (http://www.zvents.com/z/hilton_head_sc/christmas-up-the-holler--events--220761804)


Well, they shouldn't allow more than one Carolina.

I blame the Dakotas
DakotaCelt?

LOL
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 07:09:29 PM
where is our girl anyway?  I hope she was able to find employment
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 07:09:39 PM
and I miss Danise




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Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 07:10:03 PM
DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIISE!!!


come back and play with us!
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: John G. on November 13, 2011, 07:17:06 PM
and I miss Danise






I'm with you on both Danise and DakotaCelt
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: John G. on November 13, 2011, 07:17:43 PM
Falsettos sounds like a a chore. I'd leave, too, even though I like a lot of the music.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 07:17:54 PM
Peter's gonna be mad
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Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 07:19:06 PM
where is Laura? 
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Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 07:19:15 PM
and Sandra?
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Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 07:19:37 PM
where have all the ladies gone?
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Ginny on November 13, 2011, 07:20:58 PM
Thank you for the birthday wishes for Richard, DRs KevinH and John G!
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 07:21:04 PM
and I miss Danise






I'm with you on both Danise and DakotaCelt


John when your book is finished will it be  available nationally or is it strictly a local production? I was impressed by your cover
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 07:21:30 PM
Thank you for the birthday wishes for Richard, DRs KevinH and John G!

Did he have a nice day?
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Ginny on November 13, 2011, 07:26:41 PM
DR Doug R - thank you for the photos of your visit to Barcelona.  My sister's genealogy research has recently revealed to us that we have a first cousin in Spain.

And I meant to tell you that my husband had a similar experience in Reims to the one you described the other day.  Our first morning there he left our hotel in search of someplace to get a carry-out breakfast for us and got lost.  He was not properly oriented when he left the hotel and he found that the streets change names from block to block.  He finally stumbled onto a visitors' center near the cathedral and they gave him a handy dandy map.  He made the same comment you did about the city being smaller than he thought.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: John G. on November 13, 2011, 07:28:09 PM
and I miss Danise






I'm with you on both Danise and DakotaCelt


John when your book is finished will it be  available nationally or is it strictly a local production? I was impressed by your cover
Should be on Amazon and available nationally. And thank you. It's slowly coming together.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Ginny on November 13, 2011, 07:29:09 PM
Thank you for the birthday wishes for Richard, DRs KevinH and John G!

Did he have a nice day?

Typical Sunday - up early, 4 hours of driving, church and coffee hour.  The only difference today was that I bought lunch.  We've spent the afternoon and evening watching TV and reading the newspapers.  Tomorrow we will go shopping for iPhones - I'm buying him one and he's buying me one  ;)
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Ginny on November 13, 2011, 07:29:35 PM
...and I'm done for the night!
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 07:34:51 PM
and I miss Danise






I'm with you on both Danise and DakotaCelt


John when your book is finished will it be  available nationally or is it strictly a local production? I was impressed by your cover
Should be on Amazon and available nationally. And thank you. It's slowly coming together.

I am looking forwARD TO BUYING IT!!
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 07:35:15 PM
Thank you for the birthday wishes for Richard, DRs KevinH and John G!

Did he have a nice day?

Typical Sunday - up early, 4 hours of driving, church and coffee hour.  The only difference today was that I bought lunch.  We've spent the afternoon and evening watching TV and reading the newspapers.  Tomorrow we will go shopping for iPhones - I'm buying him one and he's buying me one  ;)

VERY NICE!!
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: vixmom on November 13, 2011, 07:35:31 PM
...and I'm done for the night!

night night
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: bk on November 13, 2011, 07:57:45 PM
Legroom was fine, seats were very uncomfortable (basically nice folding chairs).  This theater is located in the old Roland Dupree Dance Studios - they say it became those studios in the 1980s - I would, of course, beg to differ since I took classes from Mr. Dupree in 1962, when it was called - Roland Dupree Dance Studios.  Written about extensively in Kritzer Time.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: George on November 13, 2011, 09:05:10 PM
Those are some wonderful photos, Doug!  Thanks for sharing. :D
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: George on November 13, 2011, 09:14:47 PM
Sometime in the mid-to-late 90s, I saw a production of Falsettos in Seattle that was directed and choreographed by Stephen Terrell, the choreographer of the off-Broadway production of Das Barbecü that was recorded by BK. 
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Matthew on November 13, 2011, 09:16:38 PM
Oooo, Das Barbecu... there's a title I haven't heard in a LONG time.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Matthew on November 13, 2011, 09:17:15 PM
What if I said Bed and Sofa??
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Michael on November 13, 2011, 09:31:12 PM
Back from Falsettos and dinner.  I will admit freely I bailed after act one as did Adryan.  I am simply not a fan of the show's director, who works a lot and whose work I always find boring, derivative, and uninteresting, and actually I'm not that big a fan of the March of the Falsettos part of the evening - I find the character of Marvin to be so unlikeable (especially as played in this production) that I just don't see the point of it - I also find Mr. Finn's music and lyrics repetitious and not that interesting, although there are some good numbers.  Cast worked hard but wasn't really up to the material - and the director is just very stock and amateur - and uses Mr. Lapine's chairography a little too much for my taste.  It also had choreography by some guy who was in Movin' Out on B'way - way too busy, way too fussy, and totally not right for this show.

I guess you answered my question

I couldn't imagine a 3 hour hour Falsettos unless they began with IN TROUSERS which is the first "Marvin Musical". But it didn't seem that way. How long did the first act last?
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Michael on November 13, 2011, 09:34:20 PM
What if I said Bed and Sofa??

Terri Klausner & Michael X Martin & Jason Workman

Polly Pen & Laurence Klaven
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: bk on November 13, 2011, 09:34:34 PM
It wasn't really three hours - it was about two hours and thirty-five minutes (or so the box-office person said before the show) with intermission.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Michael on November 13, 2011, 09:37:42 PM
What if I said Bed and Sofa??

(http://www.brucekimmel.com/images/bedsofa.jpg)
Varèse Sarabande VSD-5729
Original Release Date: July 2, 1996

Opened; January 16, 1996 Closed: March 10, 1996 Performances: 40
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Michael on November 13, 2011, 09:40:12 PM
What if I said Bed and Sofa??

And of course Bruce Kimmel produced the casr album
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Matthew on November 13, 2011, 09:41:12 PM
What if I said Bed and Sofa??

And of course Bruce Kimmel produced the casr album

Well, DUH on all accounts, DR Michael S
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Matthew on November 13, 2011, 09:46:48 PM
The train, the train
Home, Home, Home

Brilliant....
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: George on November 13, 2011, 09:46:54 PM
Sunday afternoon greetings!  We are back from Lima and we've had Richard's birthday lunch-of-choice - carry-in fried chicken.  Yes, today's his big 65th!

A Very Happy 65th Birthday to Richard!!
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: George on November 13, 2011, 09:47:42 PM
http://www.lifewithdogs.tv/2011/07/what-a-dog-does-when-its-cold/

That is so cute, Jane!
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Matthew on November 13, 2011, 09:47:51 PM
I have brought you beans, beans, coffee beans
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Matthew on November 13, 2011, 09:48:12 PM
I'm my own Bed and Sofa frenzy
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Post by: George on November 13, 2011, 09:52:22 PM
Gullman was hilarious, though he was curiously lowkey for a lot of his rather long (probably an hour or so) set.

That's great, JMK.  I always liked him on "Last Comic Standing."
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Post by: George on November 13, 2011, 09:53:11 PM
I'll be very surprised if Gary doesn't end up with a sitcom as he is (as the opening act said to us before the show) "movie star handsome," plus he's like 6'6".

He is very nice to look at. ;)

(http://www.garygulman.com/Flash/Gary30064.jpg)(http://www.garygulman.com/Flash/Gary10190.jpg)(http://www.garygulman.com/Flash/Gary20009.jpg)
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Matthew on November 13, 2011, 09:57:47 PM
We'll take bed and you take the sofa
The bed, the bed, behhhhhd
Bed and sofa....
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Matthew on November 13, 2011, 09:58:15 PM
Sofa and Bed
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Matthew on November 13, 2011, 10:02:06 PM
Ok, the Bed and Sofa frenzy is over.  I can't get through the rest LOL
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Michael on November 13, 2011, 10:04:30 PM
I'm my own Bed and Sofa frenzy

I saw a "TAB" version called "Futon"

Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: Matthew on November 13, 2011, 10:07:58 PM
I'm my own Bed and Sofa frenzy

I saw a "TAB" version called "Futon"



LOL
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 13, 2011, 11:30:19 PM
Good Evening!

Today's concert by the Los Angeles Philharmonic (http://www.laphil.com/tickets/performance-detail.cfm?id=4632) was wonderful, beautiful! The concert opened with the Labèque sisters playing Ravel's Rapsodie Espagnole in the arrangement for two pianos. Their playing as always had no technical faults, but I was particularly impressed with the various colors and tones they were able to draw out of the pianos.

Next up was the world premiere of "Battlefield" by the Swiss composer, Richard Dubugnon. It was a concerto for two pianos - it was written for the Labèques - and double orchestra, along with a trumpet soloist and a bass(!) trumpet soloist. Oh, and an electric bass. The composer basically took the concept of a battle somewhat literally, and had one side of the orchestra and one of the pianists and trumpet soloists "battling" against the other set of musicians. There was some incredibly virtuosic writing for the pianists, and the writing for double orchestra provided some cool stereophonic aural effects.

The concert finished up with Rachmaninov's Symphonic Dances. -And the players of the LA Phil more than met the demands of the challenging score. And in Walt Disney Concert Hall, the sound was clean and clear with just the right amount of "bloom".
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 13, 2011, 11:43:06 PM
And... I actually really liked Bring It On. Is it a great piece of Theatre? No. Is it a very entertaining way to spend two and a half hours? YES! It is a truly FUN show.

It's most definitely not a show for everyone. If you don't like pop/rock scores, you're most definitely not going to like this one. However, the score is very pop-y - in the good sense - and some of the lyrics are quite clever and funny. Tom Kitt and Lin-Manuel (of In the Heights fame) wrote the music, and I could definitely hear shades of In the Heights throughout the show. -Which isn't necessarily a bad thing.

I also got a kick out of how other shows and pop culture icons were referenced throughout, but that was done without a sense of "wink". There was one almost literal reference to A Chorus Line which made me laugh out loud. Alas, the people sitting around me didn't seem to get why I was laughing and why they weren't. ;)

Best of all, I liked how the writers used the original movie of "Bring It On" as a starting point for their very own unique creation. I also appreciated how the show was cast in regards to people of different shapes, sizes, colors and types.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: JoseSPiano on November 13, 2011, 11:50:09 PM
In between the LA Phil and Bring It On, I had a somewhat disappointing meal. The restaurant was apparently "recovering" from a party they had last night. Five of the nine beer taps were tapped out. They were out of table bread - all they had left were pita and hamburger buns. One of the signature appetizers was "86'd" along with three of the signature entrees - and it's relatively modest menu. My hamburger came out underdone. I had ordered it "medium", and it came out nicely charred, but still very red and cool inside. And then when the kitchen sent out a replacement one, half of it was cooked to medium, while the other half was practically well done. Thankfully, the bartender took a few things off my tab. But other tables were having issues with their food and service too. Each time I saw a waiter bring a check up to the register, he either had to comp some of the meal or give them a discount.

*I had walked in just a couple of minutes after they had opened for dinner service. Apparently, they were fully booked later in the evening. I wished the bartender well on my way out.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: JoseSPiano on November 13, 2011, 11:50:41 PM
Ok, the Bed and Sofa frenzy is over.  I can't get through the rest LOL

I never got through the show. In person. Nor on CD.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 13, 2011, 11:51:04 PM
Then again, I believe Polly Pen is somewhat of an acquired taste.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: JoseSPiano on November 13, 2011, 11:57:54 PM
DR Jane - Enjoy your heated home!
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: JoseSPiano on November 13, 2011, 11:59:39 PM
Don't tell BK, this is probably sacrilege, but I think I am going to dice some dill pickles into my salad.

DR TCB - I LOVE pickles/pickle relish in my tuna salad.
Title: Re: A MESS OF A MASSE
Post by: JoseSPiano on November 14, 2011, 12:00:57 AM
DR Jane - My friend who accompanied me to the concert earlier today gave me a custom assortment of See's. Just thought you'd like to know that. ;)