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Title: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: bk on November 17, 2011, 12:34:19 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes rained and shined - or is it shone - of course, if it's shone then perhaps rain should be rone - and now it is time for you to post until the rainy and shiny cows come home.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: bk on November 17, 2011, 12:35:17 AM: And the word of the day is: BIBLIOPHAGE!
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Post by: George on November 17, 2011, 12:51:19 AM: I have to be at work this morning at 8:30 am...that's much too early for me. A rep from our biggest book vendor will be giving some sort of demonstration at 9:00 am and I need to be there before she does to make sure that things are set up and ready to go. I don't like being at work that early. :P But I must.

Good night. 8)
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Post by: Ben on November 17, 2011, 03:26:26 AM: Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: FJL on November 17, 2011, 04:00:41 AM: Ron - re DWTS

Well, I'm not saying it's tit for tat. I'm talking about an overall air of free-for-all disrespect that's set when (examples) Bruno would liken Chaz Bono to a penguin or an Ewok, or what Len did to Nancy Grace (whom I admit I don't like that much in her news work, but she deserved better than that "you've been like Cinderella at the ball all these weeks, now it's time to go home" last week. But she's classy in some respects and was in the audience this week, wasn't she?)

I sometimes make fun at Skip taking TV drama series seriously, and he sometimes laughs at me taking DWTS so seriously. Much of this was "good television" - at least I found it gripping at times, and much of this season's DWTS was appointment must-see-live TV for me.
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Post by: FJL on November 17, 2011, 04:50:02 AM: I've already gotten a tidal wave of angry emails (OK, just two) saying my SMILE parody on YouTube is unfair to Carrie Ann. i should just be so lucky that it upset people enough that the video might go viral - LOL!

But really, it just seemed like something silly and worth laughing and parodying about, that Carrie Ann berated Maks for SMILING!

So here's a "Smile parody" about Maks vs Carrie Ann on Dancing with the Stars - all in fun, really!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ves12pka4I
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Post by: Michael on November 17, 2011, 05:00:51 AM: Quote from: FJL on November 17, 2011, 04:50:02 AM
I've already gotten a tidal wave of angry emails (OK, just two) saying my SMILE parody on YouTube is unfair to Carrie Ann. i should just be so lucky that it upset people enough that the video might go viral - LOL!

But really, it just seemed like something silly and worth laughing and parodying about, that Carrie Ann berated Maks for SMILING!

So here's a "Smile parody" about Maks vs Carrie Ann on Dancing with the Stars - all in fun, really!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ves12pka4I

I put a like on the video.

Funny I thought it was going to be the other Smile from the musical of the same name.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: FJL on November 17, 2011, 05:02:42 AM: Quote from: Michael S on November 17, 2011, 05:00:51 AM
Quote from: FJL on November 17, 2011, 04:50:02 AM
I've already gotten a tidal wave of angry emails (OK, just two) saying my SMILE parody on YouTube is unfair to Carrie Ann. i should just be so lucky that it upset people enough that the video might go viral - LOL!

But really, it just seemed like something silly and worth laughing and parodying about, that Carrie Ann berated Maks for SMILING!

So here's a "Smile parody" about Maks vs Carrie Ann on Dancing with the Stars - all in fun, really!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ves12pka4I

I put a like on the video.

Funny I thought it was going to be the other Smile from the musical of the same name.

Thanks, Michael S!
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Michael on November 17, 2011, 05:02:46 AM: DR JOSE

Thanks for all your contributions on this subject matter.

My local B & N is in the middle of constructing their Nook boutique.

I'll stop by on Sunday to see if its done yet
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 17, 2011, 05:03:26 AM: LOL.....Carrie Ann was telling Maks that Hope's awkward lifts were HIS fault not HERS.

DR JENNIFER how could Hopeless NOT know she was wearing a microphone pak....that is impossible. And she is NOT a nice person - didn't you see the part of the story about her dissing her coach years ago?

Maks and Hope were the perfect pair - two out of control egos struggling to be top dog in the pair and neither one accepting the fact that they have weaknesses.

I hope Maks is gone next year....although I have a feeling that reality TV has a Jayne Mansfield/Kardashian response to bad publicity - it IS publicity....people are talking about me....that's what's important.
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Post by: FJL on November 17, 2011, 05:04:10 AM: Jrand - Thanks for the YouTube comment. (Your comment may be funnier than the video - LOL, and thanks!)
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 17, 2011, 05:04:39 AM: You should hear some of the comments WE get in our local DWTS competition....LOL.....of course that is for charity.
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Post by: Michael on November 17, 2011, 05:05:53 AM: Quote from: bk on November 17, 2011, 12:35:17 AM
And the word of the day is: BIBLIOPHAGE!

An appropriate word of the day since there have been postings (mostly) mine about Nook, Fire & IPad
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: FJL on November 17, 2011, 05:08:27 AM: Quote from: Jrand61 on November 17, 2011, 05:03:26 AM
LOL.....Carrie Ann was telling Maks that Hope's awkward lifts were HIS fault not HERS.

DR JENNIFER how could Hopeless NOT know she was wearing a microphone pak....that is impossible. And she is NOT a nice person - didn't you see the part of the story about her dissing her coach years ago?

Maks and Hope were the perfect pair - two out of control egos struggling to be top dog in the pair and neither one accepting the fact that they have weaknesses.

I hope Maks is gone next year....although I have a feeling that reality TV has a Jayne Mansfield/Kardashian response to bad publicity - it IS publicity....people are talking about me....that's what's important.

If they get that 18-to-49 year old demographic to come back with these types of shenanigans, that's what it's all about for ABC, isn't it? :)

Voting off Chynna Phillips in her bad week may have been the best thing to happen to this season for ABC. I don't think people wanted to see Miss perfect be a front runner, and I love her as an artist, but the image she projected (I thought) was of having it all.
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 17, 2011, 05:12:16 AM: LOL.....nobody has it all except .... well NOBODY has it all.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Jrand74 on November 17, 2011, 05:12:29 AM: Well DR JOSE does, but he is the exception.
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Post by: FJL on November 17, 2011, 05:19:24 AM: Quote from: Jrand61 on November 17, 2011, 05:12:16 AM
LOL.....nobody has it all except .... well NOBODY has it all.

A nice moment was when Tom Bergeron said to Chynna not to take it SO VERY seriously - when he said "You've seen what the prize is, haven't you?" or something like that.

Although wasn't there a report that revealed that the contestant/stars on DWTS actually get paid well for each week that they're on - not sitcom or Simpsons-voicing money, but they were decent numbers.
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 17, 2011, 05:29:51 AM: Yes, they are paid a fairly hefty fee for each week that they are on, and a bonus if they make it to finals.

http://www.dwts.org/page/DWTS+salaries%3A+How+much+do+the+stars+make%3F
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 17, 2011, 05:30:38 AM: This is from a couple of years ago, so it may be more now, and I am sure the professionals are making more than is listed here.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: elmore3003 on November 17, 2011, 05:32:01 AM: Good morning, all! I had one very bizarre dream last night in which the cast from Hilton Head and I were terrorized by a large carnivorous dinosaur. My only memory of the dream now is asking if anyone had a knife sharp enough to cut its Achilles tendon, if dinosaurs have such muscular structure!

DR Jose, I don't think this show is going into anyone's rental catalogue yet. We still have clearances to obtain for some of the music, the book to finesse, etc. We're considering the Hilton Head production a workshop, not a finished product.

So, today I'm staying pretty close to home. I've got to begin serious editorial work on the music prep for ROBERTA and THE RED MILL. I think I'll begin with ROBERTAS since it's the one most in need of a reconstruction.
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 17, 2011, 05:33:38 AM: Roberta Needs Reconstruction is the title of my new E! reality series!
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 17, 2011, 05:33:53 AM: And now I am off for 1/2 day of work.

Oh......
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Post by: Druxy on November 17, 2011, 05:38:28 AM: TOD:

Peanut butter & jelly sandwich.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: John G. on November 17, 2011, 05:40:06 AM: Good morning, all.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: John G. on November 17, 2011, 05:41:22 AM: TOD:

Pickled foods like olives, cornichons or baby pickles, artichoke hearts, giardinara, you name it.
Nuts
90 percent dark chocolate
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: John G. on November 17, 2011, 05:44:35 AM: Am running very late. Will watch the video tonight, FJL.
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Post by: FJL on November 17, 2011, 06:09:16 AM: Quote from: John G. on November 17, 2011, 05:44:35 AM
Am running very late. Will watch the video tonight, FJL.

Thanks, JohnG
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: FJL on November 17, 2011, 06:10:42 AM: Quote from: Jrand61 on November 17, 2011, 05:29:51 AM
Yes, they are paid a fairly hefty fee for each week that they are on, and a bonus if they make it to finals.

http://www.dwts.org/page/DWTS+salaries%3A+How+much+do+the+stars+make%3F

What a great site! Thanks for that link, Jrand.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Kerry on November 17, 2011, 06:31:53 AM: It's nice today. So everybody have a nice. A nice for you, a nice for me. And be nice.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 17, 2011, 06:42:47 AM: Quote from: Jrand61 on November 17, 2011, 05:03:26 AM
LOL.....Carrie Ann was telling Maks that Hope's awkward lifts were HIS fault not HERS.

DR JENNIFER how could Hopeless NOT know she was wearing a microphone pak....that is impossible. And she is NOT a nice person - didn't you see the part of the story about her dissing her coach years ago?

Maks and Hope were the perfect pair - two out of control egos struggling to be top dog in the pair and neither one accepting the fact that they have weaknesses.

I hope Maks is gone next year....although I have a feeling that reality TV has a Jayne Mansfield/Kardashian response to bad publicity - it IS publicity....people are talking about me....that's what's important.

LOL!
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 17, 2011, 06:45:25 AM: It's Thursday in Oakland CA.

Have my next dentist appointment this afternoon.

I am SO looking forward to it.

Not.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on November 17, 2011, 06:45:58 AM: Quote from: bk on November 17, 2011, 12:35:17 AM
And the word of the day is: BIBLIOPHAGE!

And The Song Of The Day Is: A TRIP TO THE LIBRARY
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Doug R on November 17, 2011, 07:05:24 AM: Following previous discussion about losing cars in car parks, I downloaded a free Application for my phone "Find Your Car" which I've tested and seems to work OK. It's also handy for guiding you back to any location such as a hotel - I could have done with it when I got lost in Bilbao last week. Also a lot cheaper than those GPS key chains.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Ginny on November 17, 2011, 07:15:12 AM: Thursday morning greetings! It's sunny and cold here in SW Ohio today. I'm staying close to the phone while my mother sees her doctor about the chest cold she's developed. If he calls in a prescription for her, I'm on call to pick it up. Other than that, I'm home trying to finish Zola's The Ladies' Paradise before tonight's discussion.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Doug R on November 17, 2011, 07:16:39 AM: Had to go to the mall for a few things. The shops are getting ever more busy with the approach to Christmas. Whilst there had a tasty ham and salad baguette and cappuccino for lunch at a newly opened cafe. A female sales assistant grabbed me at a display stand and insisted on demonstrating a gel warming device - they come in all different sizes; some are hand warmers whilst others fit over your shoulders. They certainly get very warm. They were very pricey though and I declined to buy one.
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Post by: JMK on November 17, 2011, 07:34:09 AM: Some of you may have seen/heard about the Portland Tri-Met driver who kicked a woman off her bus because the woman's child was fussy. Well The Oregonian did a big expose this morning that this driver has a long history of manufacturing "rules" for riders, including telling people to stop talking on their cell phones, and Betsy realized she had an encounter with this driver last year, when the driver stopped the bus and said she wouldn't continue until Betsy hung up.

We know a celebrity!!!!
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Post by: JMK on November 17, 2011, 07:35:34 AM: Of course Betsy was mortified at the time, though I told her it was ridiculous and she should file a complaint. She assumed she was completely in the wrong. I rolled my eyes this morning and said, "Sure, the Tri-Met driver gets the benefit of the doubt, but your husband?. . ." ;)
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Post by: JMK on November 17, 2011, 07:35:56 AM: The driver has racked up literally hundreds of complaints just over the past few years.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 17, 2011, 08:37:30 AM: TOD:

I love me something savoury. But does something savoury love me back? No.

Nuts are great for what ails you, and they can be tasty (and a bit savoury), too. I like pistachios and peanuts, pecans and almonds, and walnuts.

Popcorn is fun sometimes.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 17, 2011, 08:38:25 AM: There's nothing like a bus driver on a "power trip".
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Post by: Doug R on November 17, 2011, 09:35:09 AM: Pan Am has just started being aired here. I liked the '60s look and it made a change to see people elegantly dressed. It wasn't brilliant but I found it entertaining enough. It's just a pity that it has to be so soap operish when there is considerable scope for some serious plot elements. And does everyone - including pilots when working at flying the plane - have to be constantly smiling? I'd not seen Margot Robbie before but she certainly is gorgeous.
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Post by: bk on November 17, 2011, 10:04:05 AM: I'm up and on the phone with Apple - trying to figure out why the Time Capsule is blinking amber when it should be green - it's working fine, which means it's probably time for an update but I can't find it in system preferences to do the update. So, I'm waiting for the Time Capsule expert.
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Post by: bk on November 17, 2011, 10:11:34 AM: Update complete and all is well.
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Post by: bk on November 17, 2011, 10:11:41 AM: And well is all.
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Post by: bk on November 17, 2011, 10:12:09 AM: Next time I'll remember that you have to go into applications and then time capsule to do this - can't get to it from system preferences.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 17, 2011, 10:31:46 AM: Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And I let myself sleep in a little bit this morning. :)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 17, 2011, 10:32:23 AM: And I still can't believe I got "pulled over" for jaywalking last night. Thankfully, I think my "I'm from New York City" excuse(?) worked. ::)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 17, 2011, 10:33:38 AM: Quote from: bk on November 17, 2011, 10:12:09 AM
Next time I'll remember that you have to go into applications and then time capsule to do this - can't get to it from system preferences.

bk - You should be able to click on the Apple icon in the top left corner, and then select "Software Update". Otherwise, you should also be able to set your computer to automatically check for updates every week or so.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 17, 2011, 10:34:26 AM: ~~~~~ANTI-COLD VIBES FOR THE DM OF DR GINNY~~~~~
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: JoseSPiano on November 17, 2011, 10:35:26 AM: ~~~~~DENTAL APPOINTMENT VIBES TO DR RON PULLIAM~~~~~~

*Do you at least still get to pick a toy from the "Treasure Chest" in the waiting room on your way back? ;)
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: JoseSPiano on November 17, 2011, 10:39:28 AM: And...

Now I need to head out for a walk - obeying all local traffic and pedestrian laws - and maybe grab a cup of coffee and/or a bite to eat some place.

Laters...
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: bk on November 17, 2011, 10:42:02 AM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on November 17, 2011, 10:33:38 AM
Quote from: bk on November 17, 2011, 10:12:09 AM
Next time I'll remember that you have to go into applications and then time capsule to do this - can't get to it from system preferences.

bk - You should be able to click on the Apple icon in the top left corner, and then select "Software Update". Otherwise, you should also be able to set your computer to automatically check for updates every week or so.

For whatever reasons, the time capsule never shows up under software updates - never has. You have to go into applications and click on the icon and then you see that it wants to do it. I checked on the Software Update last night - nothing there. And I do get auto notified when updates are available. It's weird.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 17, 2011, 10:55:50 AM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on November 17, 2011, 10:35:26 AM
~~~~~DENTAL APPOINTMENT VIBES TO DR RON PULLIAM~~~~~~

*Do you at least still get to pick a toy from the "Treasure Chest" in the waiting room on your way back? ;)

No. But my dentist is funny and she laughs at my ~~jokes~~ snarks. ;D
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Post by: John G. on November 17, 2011, 11:05:29 AM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on November 17, 2011, 10:35:26 AM
~~~~~DENTAL APPOINTMENT VIBES TO DR RON PULLIAM~~~~~~

*Do you at least still get to pick a toy from the "Treasure Chest" in the waiting room on your way back? ;)
Ditto.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 17, 2011, 11:15:09 AM: Quote from: John G. on November 17, 2011, 11:05:29 AM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on November 17, 2011, 10:35:26 AM
~~~~~DENTAL APPOINTMENT VIBES TO DR RON PULLIAM~~~~~~

*Do you at least still get to pick a toy from the "Treasure Chest" in the waiting room on your way back? ;)
Ditto.

See above... ;)
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Post by: John G. on November 17, 2011, 11:21:29 AM: Yahoo has an interesting story on the worst covers of Life magazine, which includes a photo of Kaye Ballard in "The Golden Apple",

http://news.yahoo.com/photos/life-s-20-worst-covers-1321377938-slideshow/

One of the covers mentions a Rodgers & Hammerstein Christmas song, which Peter Filichia says was a stand-alone piece called "Merry Christmas, Little Friend." Does anybody know the song or know of a recording?
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Post by: Jane on November 17, 2011, 11:32:20 AM: Quote from: Doug R on November 17, 2011, 07:05:24 AM
Following previous discussion about losing cars in car parks, I downloaded a free Application for my phone "Find Your Car" which I've tested and seems to work OK. It's also handy for guiding you back to any location such as a hotel - I could have done with it when I got lost in Bilbao last week. Also a lot cheaper than those GPS key chains.
Nice App.
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Post by: Ben on November 17, 2011, 11:34:12 AM: Quote from: John G. on November 17, 2011, 11:21:29 AM
Yahoo has an interesting story on the worst covers of Life magazine, which includes a photo of Kaye Ballard in "The Golden Apple",

http://news.yahoo.com/photos/life-s-20-worst-covers-1321377938-slideshow/

One of the covers mentions a Rodgers & Hammerstein Christmas song, which Peter Filichia says was a stand-alone piece called "Merry Christmas, Little Friend." Does anybody know the song or know of a recording?

It's called Happy Christmas, Little Friend. It seems to be available as sheet music on line but I can't find a recording. Rosemary Clooney sang it on a Christmas album and there are many references all over the Web when you look for Happy, not Merry.

Happy Christmas, Little Friend (http://www.freehandmusic.com/sheet-music/happy-christmas-little-friend-366901)
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Post by: FJL on November 17, 2011, 11:36:49 AM: Quote from: Ben on November 17, 2011, 11:34:12 AM
Quote from: John G. on November 17, 2011, 11:21:29 AM
Yahoo has an interesting story on the worst covers of Life magazine, which includes a photo of Kaye Ballard in "The Golden Apple",

http://news.yahoo.com/photos/life-s-20-worst-covers-1321377938-slideshow/

One of the covers mentions a Rodgers & Hammerstein Christmas song, which Peter Filichia says was a stand-alone piece called "Merry Christmas, Little Friend." Does anybody know the song or know of a recording?

It's called Happy Christmas, Little Friend. It seems to be available as sheet music on line but I can't find a recording. Rosemary Clooney sang it on a Christmas album and there are many references all over the Web when you look for Happy, not Merry.

Happy Christmas, Little Friend (http://www.freehandmusic.com/sheet-music/happy-christmas-little-friend-366901)

Not to be confused with Happy Christmas, Little Lamb
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Post by: Jane on November 17, 2011, 11:37:30 AM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on November 17, 2011, 10:32:23 AM
And I still can't believe I got "pulled over" for jaywalking last night. Thankfully, I think my "I'm from New York City" excuse(?) worked. ::)

You are in California so I'm not surprised you got pulled over for jaywalking.
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Post by: Jane on November 17, 2011, 11:38:06 AM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 17, 2011, 10:55:50 AM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on November 17, 2011, 10:35:26 AM
~~~~~DENTAL APPOINTMENT VIBES TO DR RON PULLIAM~~~~~~

*Do you at least still get to pick a toy from the "Treasure Chest" in the waiting room on your way back? ;)

No. But my dentist is funny and she laughs at my ~~jokes~~ snarks. ;D

:D Hope all goes well!!!
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Post by: Jane on November 17, 2011, 11:38:46 AM: DR Ginny how is your mother?
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Post by: Ginny on November 17, 2011, 11:48:32 AM: DRs Jose and Jane - thanks for asking about my Mom. Her doctor found no reason to suspect anything more serious than a chest cold, so he's called for an antibiotic that I'll go pick up and deliver to her. When I called about an hour ago, the pharmacy had not yet heard from the doctor's office, so I'll check again pretty soon. It's too far away to just head out before I know the order is ready.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 17, 2011, 11:55:25 AM: Quote from: Jane on November 17, 2011, 11:37:30 AM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on November 17, 2011, 10:32:23 AM
And I still can't believe I got "pulled over" for jaywalking last night. Thankfully, I think my "I'm from New York City" excuse(?) worked. ::)

You are in California so I'm not surprised you got pulled over for jaywalking.

I am, but it's because in Oakland you never see ANYONE in law enforcement on the streets. Folks jaywalk ALL the time here and never get ticketed for it. It's because our police force is decimated. Many police forces in small cities no longer exist...they use County sheriffs and even they don't patrol the streets.

L.A. has, apparently, not been affected.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 17, 2011, 11:56:53 AM: I just finished my pre-dentist lunch: A tuna salad on toasted sourdough. Yum.

I'll savor it for a few more minutes and then I'll go brush and floss.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 17, 2011, 12:02:58 PM: Quote from: John G. on November 17, 2011, 11:21:29 AM
Yahoo has an interesting story on the worst covers of Life magazine, which includes a photo of Kaye Ballard in "The Golden Apple",

http://news.yahoo.com/photos/life-s-20-worst-covers-1321377938-slideshow/

One of the covers mentions a Rodgers & Hammerstein Christmas song, which Peter Filichia says was a stand-alone piece called "Merry Christmas, Little Friend." Does anybody know the song or know of a recording?

The song was also called "Happy Birthday, Little Friend." It was written for a Helen Hayes comedy.
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Post by: Ginny on November 17, 2011, 12:05:49 PM: TOD - this is probably the dietary category that's changed most drastically in the aftermath of my heart attack. I used to love chips and salsa, cheese & crackers, and salty snacks like potato chips and mixed nuts. I've eliminated the high-fat, high-sodium items and now eat baby carrots instead of chips with my salsa and I roast my own unsalted almonds.
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Post by: John G. on November 17, 2011, 12:21:58 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on November 17, 2011, 12:02:58 PM
Quote from: John G. on November 17, 2011, 11:21:29 AM
Yahoo has an interesting story on the worst covers of Life magazine, which includes a photo of Kaye Ballard in "The Golden Apple",

http://news.yahoo.com/photos/life-s-20-worst-covers-1321377938-slideshow/

One of the covers mentions a Rodgers & Hammerstein Christmas song, which Peter Filichia says was a stand-alone piece called "Merry Christmas, Little Friend." Does anybody know the song or know of a recording?

The song was also called "Happy Birthday, Little Friend." It was written for a Helen Hayes comedy.

Ah, recycling.
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Post by: John G. on November 17, 2011, 12:24:10 PM: Quote from: Ben on November 17, 2011, 11:34:12 AM
Quote from: John G. on November 17, 2011, 11:21:29 AM
Yahoo has an interesting story on the worst covers of Life magazine, which includes a photo of Kaye Ballard in "The Golden Apple",

http://news.yahoo.com/photos/life-s-20-worst-covers-1321377938-slideshow/

One of the covers mentions a Rodgers & Hammerstein Christmas song, which Peter Filichia says was a stand-alone piece called "Merry Christmas, Little Friend." Does anybody know the song or know of a recording?

It's called Happy Christmas, Little Friend. It seems to be available as sheet music on line but I can't find a recording. Rosemary Clooney sang it on a Christmas album and there are many references all over the Web when you look for Happy, not Merry.

Happy Christmas, Little Friend (http://www.freehandmusic.com/sheet-music/happy-christmas-little-friend-366901)

Thank you, Ben. I will check that out tonight with FJL's video.
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Post by: John G. on November 17, 2011, 12:25:12 PM: Quote from: FJL on November 17, 2011, 11:36:49 AM
Quote from: Ben on November 17, 2011, 11:34:12 AM
Quote from: John G. on November 17, 2011, 11:21:29 AM
Yahoo has an interesting story on the worst covers of Life magazine, which includes a photo of Kaye Ballard in "The Golden Apple",

http://news.yahoo.com/photos/life-s-20-worst-covers-1321377938-slideshow/

One of the covers mentions a Rodgers & Hammerstein Christmas song, which Peter Filichia says was a stand-alone piece called "Merry Christmas, Little Friend." Does anybody know the song or know of a recording?

It's called Happy Christmas, Little Friend. It seems to be available as sheet music on line but I can't find a recording. Rosemary Clooney sang it on a Christmas album and there are many references all over the Web when you look for Happy, not Merry.

Happy Christmas, Little Friend (http://www.freehandmusic.com/sheet-music/happy-christmas-little-friend-366901)

Not to be confused with Happy Christmas, Little Lamb

Or the edible version: Happy Christmas, Little Lamb Chop (Ho-ho-hold the Jolly Mint Jelly)
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Ginny on November 17, 2011, 12:25:50 PM: Sheesh! I called the pharmacy again and they still had not heard from Mom's doctor's office. So, I called there and they said, "Oh, we'll call that in right now!" So, I'm off to a far-away Kroger - bye for now!
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Doug R on November 17, 2011, 12:45:09 PM: Quote from: Jane on November 17, 2011, 11:37:30 AM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on November 17, 2011, 10:32:23 AM
And I still can't believe I got "pulled over" for jaywalking last night. Thankfully, I think my "I'm from New York City" excuse(?) worked. ::)

You are in California so I'm not surprised you got pulled over for jaywalking.

There's no such word as jaywalking or any such offence in the UK. I see tourists standing by the side of the road waiting for the lights to tell them to cross but we locals just wander across the road whenever we feel like it. ;D
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Post by: John G. on November 17, 2011, 02:20:57 PM: I got ticketed for jaywalking once in Cincinnati. I thought it was a joke and never paid the ticket. Forgot about it. Three years later, I got stopped for speeding and they hauled me in for the unpaid jaywalking ticket. I was in for an hour or two until friends with my ATM card got me out.

So, I did the crime and I did the time.
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Post by: Doug R on November 17, 2011, 02:40:01 PM: TOD: I used to snack on crisps a lot but hardly ever eat them now. I suppose I stopped because I began to think that they weren't healthy. Nowadays I snack mainly on nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts) and biscuits. Oddly enough, I used to snack far more at the office when I was working, than I do now.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 17, 2011, 02:58:57 PM: I just joined a site on the claims that they had a 1961 British broadcast which, it turns out, is not on the site after you've registered. I just called them frauds and demanded they cancel the membership ASAP. Oy.
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Post by: Michael on November 17, 2011, 02:59:39 PM: Quote from: ArnoldMBrockman on November 17, 2011, 06:45:58 AM
Quote from: bk on November 17, 2011, 12:35:17 AM
And the word of the day is: BIBLIOPHAGE!

And The Song Of The Day Is: A TRIP TO THE LIBRARY

That's exactly what I thought the song was going to be!! :-)
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Jennifer on November 17, 2011, 03:17:18 PM: DR Jane wrote:

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DR Jennifer I'm sorry you had a bad day at the library. Maybe the nice librarian was having one too or was stressed with work when you approached her. While a library should be thrilled to have avid readers I wouldn't be surprised if you do request more books than anyone else It is a shame you can't submit all this on-line.

We can do everything online now except submit suggestions. If i were to wait until the library received the books i could reserve them all online.

I do wish we could do everything online. IT's stupid to have to hand in papers.

DR Jane, I am sure that i submit more suggestions than anybody else. That is for sure. I don't feel bad because i am not telling them they have to buy the books, only that i want to read them.
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Post by: Jennifer on November 17, 2011, 03:25:41 PM: Yesterday DR FJL wrote:

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Ron - I'm confused about the respect factor on DWTS.

Are Carrie Ann, Len and Bruno somehow ABOVE the professional dancers (or anybody) in the hierarchy in that proper respect (in terms of human decency) is due to them but not due from them to others? Is there some manner in which they're not all just performers on the show all there together to make for a successful TV show?

I obviously have a different opinion that DR Ron P. But here are my 2 cents.

I don't think that the judges are above the professional dancers. They are there to critique the celebrities. All the professional dancers are amazing. They choreograph and teach and are truly fantastic.

I think that the judges have a tough job. Because they want to critique the celebs. But it's hard when they have all different levels of abilities. And they want to be entertaining.

I think for the most part the judges try not to be too mean. But occasionally what they say hurts the celebs (take Chaz Bono for instance - Bruno called him a name and he was very upset by it).

RE: Len and Maks' feud that started all this. Len was a bit mean. He was calling it like he saw it. But it was a bit harsh. I think Maks' comment was harsh too. But i did like how he protected his partner. The part about Maks saying it is his show, i feel like some of that was a language issue. I really don't think he meant that show was his. But that he was a big part of the show (having been on every season- and he's a fan favorite).
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Post by: Jennifer on November 17, 2011, 03:28:46 PM: Quote from: FJL on November 17, 2011, 04:00:41 AM
Ron - re DWTS

Well, I'm not saying it's tit for tat. I'm talking about an overall air of free-for-all disrespect that's set when (examples) Bruno would liken Chaz Bono to a penguin or an Ewok, or what Len did to Nancy Grace (whom I admit I don't like that much in her news work, but she deserved better than that "you've been like Cinderella at the ball all these weeks, now it's time to go home" last week. But she's classy in some respects and was in the audience this week, wasn't she?)

I sometimes make fun at Skip taking TV drama series seriously, and he sometimes laughs at me taking DWTS so seriously. Much of this was "good television" - at least I found it gripping at times, and much of this season's DWTS was appointment must-see-live TV for me.

I agree with you DR FJL. But i guess sometimes they try to be funny. They just hurt people's feelings (although i think unintentionally).

One thing that i think Maks was right about is that the judges score some people based on their own ability. I think that Chaz and Nancy both got higher scores than they probably deserved. And to me Hope had more ability than them. But they were perfoming as good as they were capable of performing.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 17, 2011, 03:29:23 PM: Quote from: Jane on November 17, 2011, 11:38:06 AM
Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 17, 2011, 10:55:50 AM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on November 17, 2011, 10:35:26 AM
~~~~~DENTAL APPOINTMENT VIBES TO DR RON PULLIAM~~~~~~

*Do you at least still get to pick a toy from the "Treasure Chest" in the waiting room on your way back? ;)

No. But my dentist is funny and she laughs at my ~~jokes~~ snarks. ;D

:D Hope all goes well!!!

Back at work. All went well. This was much less complicated and moved far more quickly than did last week's session.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Jennifer on November 17, 2011, 03:32:18 PM: Quote from: FJL on November 17, 2011, 04:50:02 AM
I've already gotten a tidal wave of angry emails (OK, just two) saying my SMILE parody on YouTube is unfair to Carrie Ann. i should just be so lucky that it upset people enough that the video might go viral - LOL!

But really, it just seemed like something silly and worth laughing and parodying about, that Carrie Ann berated Maks for SMILING!

So here's a "Smile parody" about Maks vs Carrie Ann on Dancing with the Stars - all in fun, really!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ves12pka4I

Love it!

Okay it does make Carrie Ann look mean. And she seems like a nice person. I honestly think that she thought Maks was being disrespectful. I personally thought he was smiling because he was happy that he and Hope were in the semi finals and that they got thru the dance. but because of what happened in previous weeks i can totally see why she thought he was smirking.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 17, 2011, 03:33:27 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on November 17, 2011, 03:25:41 PM
Yesterday DR FJL wrote:

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Ron - I'm confused about the respect factor on DWTS.

Are Carrie Ann, Len and Bruno somehow ABOVE the professional dancers (or anybody) in the hierarchy in that proper respect (in terms of human decency) is due to them but not due from them to others? Is there some manner in which they're not all just performers on the show all there together to make for a successful TV show?

I obviously have a different opinion that DR Ron P. But here are my 2 cents.

I don't think that the judges are above the professional dancers. They are there to critique the celebrities. All the professional dancers are amazing. They choreograph and teach and are truly fantastic.

I think that the judges have a tough job. Because they want to critique the celebs. But it's hard when they have all different levels of abilities. And they want to be entertaining.

I think for the most part the judges try not to be too mean. But occasionally what they say hurts the celebs (take Chaz Bono for instance - Bruno called him a name and he was very upset by it).

RE: Len and Maks' feud that started all this. Len was a bit mean. He was calling it like he saw it. But it was a bit harsh. I think Maks' comment was harsh too. But i did like how he protected his partner. The part about Maks saying it is his show, i feel like some of that was a language issue. I really don't think he meant that show was his. But that he was a big part of the show (having been on every season- and he's a fan favorite).

I'm not quite sure why Chaz was hurt by what Bruno said. Chaz had just danced a really bad dance to music from the "Phantom of the Opera". He was in white tie and a tux jacket. All he did was kick his feet out. His partner was dancing and Chaz looked like he was auditioning to be a Rockette. Bruno told Chaz he looked like a penguin on the dance floor. And truth is, he did. I found it funny. I'm quite certain Chaz has been subjected to a lot of hurtful verbiage in his short lifetime....and being likened to looking like a penguin in his getup on that dance floor should not rank "way up there" as being "hurtful", IMO.
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Post by: George on November 17, 2011, 03:33:39 PM: Quote from: George on November 17, 2011, 12:51:19 AM
I have to be at work this morning at 8:30 am...that's much too early for me. A rep from our biggest book vendor will be giving some sort of demonstration at 9:00 am and I need to be there before she does to make sure that things are set up and ready to go. I don't like being at work that early. :P But I must.

Good night. 8)

Well, I was able to get (almost) enough sleep but I did get to work at about 8:35. The rep (Amy) got there and we got everything set up and demo (for downloadable e-books) went well. Then I gave Amy a little tour of our technical services department here at the Service Center and then she left.

Now that I've had lunch, I just have to get some ordering done, then I need to pay some invoices. All in a day's work. :D
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Post by: Jennifer on November 17, 2011, 03:35:49 PM: Quote from: Jrand61 on November 17, 2011, 05:03:26 AM
LOL.....Carrie Ann was telling Maks that Hope's awkward lifts were HIS fault not HERS.

DR JENNIFER how could Hopeless NOT know she was wearing a microphone pak....that is impossible. And she is NOT a nice person - didn't you see the part of the story about her dissing her coach years ago?

Maks and Hope were the perfect pair - two out of control egos struggling to be top dog in the pair and neither one accepting the fact that they have weaknesses.

I hope Maks is gone next year....although I have a feeling that reality TV has a Jayne Mansfield/Kardashian response to bad publicity - it IS publicity....people are talking about me....that's what's important.

Of couse Hope knew that there was a mike. But i feel like maybe she forgot.

I didn't feel like she was totally in the wrong re: what she said about her coach. She was wrong to go public. But I think she just wanted to play.

I hope Maks stays. He is one of my favorite pros. I think because he's not American he just sometimes comes across as a bit rough. But i think he is great. Love him.

He was actually on that CW show with Mario Lopez where somebody hates a celeb and then they get to spend time with them. There was this woman who hated Maks. She thought he was arrogant and rude. She got to spend a few days with him. He taught her how to dance. And she realized that what she thought was mostly because of the media and that he really was a patient wonderful teacher.
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Post by: Jennifer on November 17, 2011, 03:39:41 PM: DR Ron, I don't remember the exact words that Bruno used re: Chaz. But it wasn't just that he was a penguin. It was more like a rolly polly penguin. I think he was offended because he was trying his hardest. And to be thought of a as a big fat penguin made him angry.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Jane on November 17, 2011, 03:51:06 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 17, 2011, 11:55:25 AM
Quote from: Jane on November 17, 2011, 11:37:30 AM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on November 17, 2011, 10:32:23 AM
And I still can't believe I got "pulled over" for jaywalking last night. Thankfully, I think my "I'm from New York City" excuse(?) worked. ::)

You are in California so I'm not surprised you got pulled over for jaywalking.

I am, but it's because in Oakland you never see ANYONE in law enforcement on the streets. Folks jaywalk ALL the time here and never get ticketed for it. It's because our police force is decimated. Many police forces in small cities no longer exist...they use County sheriffs and even they don't patrol the streets.

L.A. has, apparently, not been affected.

Maybe I should have said L.A., not California. I remember not jay walking to avoid getting a ticket, that or looking carefully for a cop first.

It is a shame your police force is so reduced.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Jane on November 17, 2011, 03:52:38 PM: Quote from: Doug R on November 17, 2011, 12:45:09 PM
Quote from: Jane on November 17, 2011, 11:37:30 AM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on November 17, 2011, 10:32:23 AM
And I still can't believe I got "pulled over" for jaywalking last night. Thankfully, I think my "I'm from New York City" excuse(?) worked. ::)

You are in California so I'm not surprised you got pulled over for jaywalking.

There's no such word as jaywalking or any such offence in the UK. I see tourists standing by the side of the road waiting for the lights to tell them to cross but we locals just wander across the road whenever we feel like it. ;D

;D

It is possible the tourists notice the locals crossing & wait as they don't trust the drivers ;)
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Post by: Michael on November 17, 2011, 03:54:32 PM: Quote from: John G. on November 17, 2011, 11:21:29 AM
Yahoo has an interesting story on the worst covers of Life magazine, which includes a photo of Kaye Ballard in "The Golden Apple",

http://news.yahoo.com/photos/life-s-20-worst-covers-1321377938-slideshow/

One of the covers mentions a Rodgers & Hammerstein Christmas song, which Peter Filichia says was a stand-alone piece called "Merry Christmas, Little Friend." Does anybody know the song or know of a recording?

Rosemary Clooney recorded the song on Songs From WHite Christmas (& Other Yuletide Favorites)) and the correct title is

Happy Christmas Little Friend:

Here are the lyrics

The soft morning light of a pale winter's sun
is tracing the trees on the snow
Leap up little friend and fly down the stairs
For Christmas is waiting below
There's a tree in the room
running over with stars
that twinkle and sing to your eyes
and under the tree there are presents that say
Unwrap me and get a surprise

Happy Christmas Little Friend
May your heart be laughing all day
May your joy be a dream
You'll remember as the years
roll along on their way
As the years roll along on their way
You'll be showing your own kid a tree
Then at last my friend
You'll know how happy a Christmas can be
how happy a Christmas can be
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Jane on November 17, 2011, 04:04:30 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on November 17, 2011, 03:17:18 PM
DR Jane wrote:

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DR Jennifer I'm sorry you had a bad day at the library. Maybe the nice librarian was having one too or was stressed with work when you approached her. While a library should be thrilled to have avid readers I wouldn't be surprised if you do request more books than anyone else It is a shame you can't submit all this on-line.

We can do everything online now except submit suggestions. If i were to wait until the library received the books i could reserve them all online.

I do wish we could do everything online. IT's stupid to have to hand in papers.

DR Jane, I am sure that i submit more suggestions than anybody else. That is for sure. I don't feel bad because i am not telling them they have to buy the books, only that i want to read them.

Come to think of it I have to submit requests in person which is why I don't do it. I think their secret complaint isn't that you turn in so many requests but that you track the requests & catch their errors. Maybe a plate of cookies in & a nice note will soften their attitude.

I miss reading just released books on a regular basis but there are so many books out there to read I have more than enough reading material. With ebooks I'll be reading more recently books than before but of course I'll be paying for the privilege.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Jane on November 17, 2011, 04:04:53 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 17, 2011, 03:29:23 PM
Quote from: Jane on November 17, 2011, 11:38:06 AM
Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 17, 2011, 10:55:50 AM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on November 17, 2011, 10:35:26 AM
~~~~~DENTAL APPOINTMENT VIBES TO DR RON PULLIAM~~~~~~

*Do you at least still get to pick a toy from the "Treasure Chest" in the waiting room on your way back? ;)

No. But my dentist is funny and she laughs at my ~~jokes~~ snarks. ;D

:D Hope all goes well!!!

Back at work. All went well. This was much less complicated and moved far more quickly than did last week's session.

Good news!!!
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Post by: Jane on November 17, 2011, 04:07:01 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 17, 2011, 03:33:27 PM
Quote from: Jennifer on November 17, 2011, 03:25:41 PM
Yesterday DR FJL wrote:

Quote
Ron - I'm confused about the respect factor on DWTS.

Are Carrie Ann, Len and Bruno somehow ABOVE the professional dancers (or anybody) in the hierarchy in that proper respect (in terms of human decency) is due to them but not due from them to others? Is there some manner in which they're not all just performers on the show all there together to make for a successful TV show?

I obviously have a different opinion that DR Ron P. But here are my 2 cents.

I don't think that the judges are above the professional dancers. They are there to critique the celebrities. All the professional dancers are amazing. They choreograph and teach and are truly fantastic.

I think that the judges have a tough job. Because they want to critique the celebs. But it's hard when they have all different levels of abilities. And they want to be entertaining.

I think for the most part the judges try not to be too mean. But occasionally what they say hurts the celebs (take Chaz Bono for instance - Bruno called him a name and he was very upset by it).

RE: Len and Maks' feud that started all this. Len was a bit mean. He was calling it like he saw it. But it was a bit harsh. I think Maks' comment was harsh too. But i did like how he protected his partner. The part about Maks saying it is his show, i feel like some of that was a language issue. I really don't think he meant that show was his. But that he was a big part of the show (having been on every season- and he's a fan favorite).

I'm not quite sure why Chaz was hurt by what Bruno said. Chaz had just danced a really bad dance to music from the "Phantom of the Opera". He was in white tie and a tux jacket. All he did was kick his feet out. His partner was dancing and Chaz looked like he was auditioning to be a Rockette. Bruno told Chaz he looked like a penguin on the dance floor. And truth is, he did. I found it funny. I'm quite certain Chaz has been subjected to a lot of hurtful verbiage in his short lifetime....and being likened to looking like a penguin in his getup on that dance floor should not rank "way up there" as being "hurtful", IMO.

I can understand why you laughed & I don't doubt he looked like a penguin, but when I read the comments I felt bad for Chaz.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: George on November 17, 2011, 04:12:04 PM: Quote from: FJL on November 17, 2011, 04:50:02 AM
I've already gotten a tidal wave of angry emails (OK, just two) saying my SMILE parody on YouTube is unfair to Carrie Ann. i should just be so lucky that it upset people enough that the video might go viral - LOL!

But really, it just seemed like something silly and worth laughing and parodying about, that Carrie Ann berated Maks for SMILING!

So here's a "Smile parody" about Maks vs Carrie Ann on Dancing with the Stars - all in fun, really!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ves12pka4I

That's funny! As Bette Midler says, "F*uck 'em if they can't take a joke!"
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: George on November 17, 2011, 04:12:15 PM: Quote from: Michael S on November 17, 2011, 05:00:51 AM
Quote from: FJL on November 17, 2011, 04:50:02 AM
I've already gotten a tidal wave of angry emails (OK, just two) saying my SMILE parody on YouTube is unfair to Carrie Ann. i should just be so lucky that it upset people enough that the video might go viral - LOL!

But really, it just seemed like something silly and worth laughing and parodying about, that Carrie Ann berated Maks for SMILING!

So here's a "Smile parody" about Maks vs Carrie Ann on Dancing with the Stars - all in fun, really!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ves12pka4I

I put a like on the video.

Funny I thought it was going to be the other Smile from the musical of the same name.

Actually, so did I. :D
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: FJL on November 17, 2011, 04:12:35 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on November 17, 2011, 03:39:41 PM
DR Ron, I don't remember the exact words that Bruno used re: Chaz. But it wasn't just that he was a penguin. It was more like a rolly polly penguin. I think he was offended because he was trying his hardest. And to be thought of a as a big fat penguin made him angry.

Adding to that, in the context of Bruno having called Chaz a basketball and an Ewok in other critiques, I get the sense that Bruno lacks tact.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: JoseSPiano on November 17, 2011, 04:14:32 PM: Good Afternoon!

Greetings from Los Feliz!
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: FJL on November 17, 2011, 04:14:53 PM: Quote from: George on November 17, 2011, 04:12:15 PM
Quote from: Michael S on November 17, 2011, 05:00:51 AM
Quote from: FJL on November 17, 2011, 04:50:02 AM
I've already gotten a tidal wave of angry emails (OK, just two) saying my SMILE parody on YouTube is unfair to Carrie Ann. i should just be so lucky that it upset people enough that the video might go viral - LOL!

But really, it just seemed like something silly and worth laughing and parodying about, that Carrie Ann berated Maks for SMILING!

So here's a "Smile parody" about Maks vs Carrie Ann on Dancing with the Stars - all in fun, really!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ves12pka4I

I put a like on the video.

Funny I thought it was going to be the other Smile from the musical of the same name.

Actually, so did I. :D

George, thanks, and thanks for watching!!!!!
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: JoseSPiano on November 17, 2011, 04:17:37 PM: I'm currently at Bru Coffee Bar enjoying a latte. Before I settled in here, I had lunch with our very own bk, Adryan Russ and our stage manager, Tony, at Fred 62. It was quite a yummilicious lunch. And since bk said I would, I went ahead and posted pics of our lunch on Facebook and Twitter. ;)

Btw, bk was the one who ordered the Breakfast Burrito AND the Flapjacks. -The flapjacks took the place of a slice of pie today, since House of Pies was right across the street.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: JoseSPiano on November 17, 2011, 04:18:20 PM: Quote from: Ginny on November 17, 2011, 11:48:32 AM
DRs Jose and Jane - thanks for asking about my Mom. Her doctor found no reason to suspect anything more serious than a chest cold, so he's called for an antibiotic that I'll go pick up and deliver to her. When I called about an hour ago, the pharmacy had not yet heard from the doctor's office, so I'll check again pretty soon. It's too far away to just head out before I know the order is ready.

DR Ginny - Glad to hear that all is well with your mother, and that the prescription was finally called in.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: JoseSPiano on November 17, 2011, 04:21:56 PM: Quote from: Jane on November 17, 2011, 11:37:30 AM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on November 17, 2011, 10:32:23 AM
And I still can't believe I got "pulled over" for jaywalking last night. Thankfully, I think my "I'm from New York City" excuse(?) worked. ::)

You are in California so I'm not surprised you got pulled over for jaywalking.

Well, at least all I got last night was a "talking to". I sensed that the policemen wered bored. They were probably out on the lookout for the drag racers that have been going up and down Brand Ave. I had actually pushed the "Walk" button at the crosswalk, waited two minutes, then when the light had not yet changed yet, I looked both ways, then crossed the street. As soon at my foot hit the other curb, I heard the police siren/blip. In a sense, it was kind of comical. However, it was nice to know that they actually enforce things like that out here.

Now I know.
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Post by: Laura on November 17, 2011, 04:22:44 PM: I WISH they would cite jaywalkers here in Phoenix. I'm surprised more pedestrians aren't killed.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: JoseSPiano on November 17, 2011, 04:22:50 PM: And now that I've latte'd up, I'm going to walk down to LACC.

Laters...
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Laura on November 17, 2011, 04:24:27 PM: Pedestrians will cross at any point in the road here. Crosswalks are only a suggestion, it seems. They will also stand in the middle of the street.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Jane on November 17, 2011, 04:33:10 PM: Quote from: Ginny on November 17, 2011, 11:48:32 AM
DRs Jose and Jane - thanks for asking about my Mom. Her doctor found no reason to suspect anything more serious than a chest cold, so he's called for an antibiotic that I'll go pick up and deliver to her. When I called about an hour ago, the pharmacy had not yet heard from the doctor's office, so I'll check again pretty soon. It's too far away to just head out before I know the order is ready.

Will an antibiotic really help a chest cold? I hope so. Best wishes to her.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Jane on November 17, 2011, 04:35:32 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on November 17, 2011, 04:17:37 PM
I'm currently at Bru Coffee Bar enjoying a latte. Before I settled in here, I had lunch with our very own bk, Adryan Russ and our stage manager, Tony, at Fred 62. It was quite a yummilicious lunch. And since bk said I would, I went ahead and posted pics of our lunch on Facebook and Twitter. ;)

Btw, bk was the one who ordered the Breakfast Burrito AND the Flapjacks. -The flapjacks took the place of a slice of pie today, since House of Pies was right across the street.

I was wondering what that was with the flapjacks. I'm guessing they were ordered separately & not on the menu together.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Jane on November 17, 2011, 04:37:57 PM: I heard someone recently received a ticket in town. We jaywalk there all the time. It is easy to see if traffic is coming on a one way street. We also find it annoying the pedestrian light turns red long before the green light turns yellow, totally unnecessary on small streets.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: elmore3003 on November 17, 2011, 04:50:17 PM: Quote from: George on November 17, 2011, 04:12:04 PM
Quote from: FJL on November 17, 2011, 04:50:02 AM
I've already gotten a tidal wave of angry emails (OK, just two) saying my SMILE parody on YouTube is unfair to Carrie Ann. i should just be so lucky that it upset people enough that the video might go viral - LOL!

But really, it just seemed like something silly and worth laughing and parodying about, that Carrie Ann berated Maks for SMILING!

So here's a "Smile parody" about Maks vs Carrie Ann on Dancing with the Stars - all in fun, really!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ves12pka4I

That's funny! As Bette Midler says, "F*uck 'em if they can't take a joke!"

George, the CD arrived today! Thank you.
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Post by: Jennifer on November 17, 2011, 05:18:20 PM: DR Jane wrote:
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Come to think of it I have to submit requests in person which is why I don't do it. I think their secret complaint isn't that you turn in so many requests but that you track the requests & catch their errors. Maybe a plate of cookies in & a nice note will soften their attitude.

I miss reading just released books on a regular basis but there are so many books out there to read I have more than enough reading material. With ebooks I'll be reading more recently books than before but of course I'll be paying for the privilege.

DR Jane, maybe you are right (about the reason they are annoyed). I don't think this librarian was annoyed (not like the lady in charge who definitely is annoyed with me). I don't even think the lady meant to be rude (not like the other lady who is rude). It's just the way she said it that hurt my feelings.

There are too many librarians to feed! And the older lady meant think i put something in them!

That is funny that you have to suggest books in person too. :)

However one difference is that we can reserve books online after the library has received them. I believe your library puts the books in their system as soon as they order them (or at least well in advance).
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Jennifer on November 17, 2011, 05:21:27 PM: I didn't think it was jaywalking if you cross at the crosswalk.

Here jaywalking is when you cross in the middle of a street! People do this all the time and are never ticketed. I only dislike it when people do it dangerously. But what DR Jose described was not dangerous. And it was at a crosswalk!

Last week after dark a bicycle jayrode across the middle of 6 lane traffic, while i was stopped at the red light. He crossed in the middle of the street (3 lanes each way). No helmut. I was stunned. What he did was so dangerous. It was ridiculous.
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Post by: Jane on November 17, 2011, 05:23:22 PM: Yes, once they have been ordered I an place a hold on the book. I think that is a good idea so people don't bother the librarians with requests for books that have already been ordered. ;)

The book I'm first in line for that was published on the 8th is still listed as "in-progress" With luck is will be available just as I finish reading, via the Nook, THE LAND OF PAINTED CAVES.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: TCB on November 17, 2011, 05:24:23 PM: Quote from: FJL on November 17, 2011, 04:00:41 AM
Ron - re DWTS

Well, I'm not saying it's tit for tat. I'm talking about an overall air of free-for-all disrespect that's set when (examples) Bruno would liken Chaz Bono to a penguin or an Ewok, or what Len did to Nancy Grace (whom I admit I don't like that much in her news work, but she deserved better than that "you've been like Cinderella at the ball all these weeks, now it's time to go home" last week. But she's classy in some respects and was in the audience this week, wasn't she?)

I sometimes make fun at Skip taking TV drama series seriously, and he sometimes laughs at me taking DWTS so seriously. Much of this was "good television" - at least I found it gripping at times, and much of this season's DWTS was appointment must-see-live TV for me.

I didn't watch this season, but I did read Bruno's comment to Chaz, which I thought was extremely rude. Apparently Bruno gets away with it, because he is such a goof ball.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Jane on November 17, 2011, 05:25:14 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on November 17, 2011, 05:21:27 PM
I didn't think it was jaywalking if you cross at the crosswalk.

Here jaywalking is when you cross in the middle of a street! People do this all the time and are never ticketed. I only dislike it when people do it dangerously. But what DR Jose described was not dangerous. And it was at a crosswalk!

Last week after dark a bicycle jayrode across the middle of 6 lane traffic, while i was stopped at the red light. He crossed in the middle of the street (3 lanes each way). No helmut. I was stunned. What he did was so dangerous. It was ridiculous.

What about when you cross at the crosswalk against the light?
I like that, jayroad. :) Definitely an idiot.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: TCB on November 17, 2011, 05:26:51 PM: Quote from: FJL on November 17, 2011, 04:50:02 AM
I've already gotten a tidal wave of angry emails (OK, just two) saying my SMILE parody on YouTube is unfair to Carrie Ann. i should just be so lucky that it upset people enough that the video might go viral - LOL!

But really, it just seemed like something silly and worth laughing and parodying about, that Carrie Ann berated Maks for SMILING!

So here's a "Smile parody" about Maks vs Carrie Ann on Dancing with the Stars - all in fun, really!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ves12pka4I

I thought it was great. Would you prefer an angry letter?
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: TCB on November 17, 2011, 05:33:27 PM: Quote from: Jrand61 on November 17, 2011, 05:12:29 AM
Well DR JOSE does, but he is the exception.

I believe that is "Had Them All."
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Jennifer on November 17, 2011, 05:35:37 PM: Quote from: Jane on November 17, 2011, 05:23:22 PM
Yes, once they have been ordered I an place a hold on the book. I think that is a good idea so people don't bother the librarians with requests for books that have already been ordered. ;)

The book I'm first in line for that was published on the 8th is still listed as "in-progress" With luck is will be available just as I finish reading, via the Nook, THE LAND OF PAINTED CAVES.

:)

Well i do like to get the new releases first.

But there is no way to know which books have been ordered unless i went to the nice older lady and asked her book by book.

But like i said we can't reserve online until the book is at the library.

And even though my library makes errors they are still amazing. They buy 95% of the books i request. They process the books very quickly after they get them. I am very lucky. It would cost a lot of buy all the books i take out.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: TCB on November 17, 2011, 05:37:50 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 17, 2011, 06:45:25 AM
It's Thursday in Oakland CA.

Have my next dentist appointment this afternoon.

I am SO looking forward to it.

Not.

Dentist vibes for Ron~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Jane on November 17, 2011, 05:37:56 PM: DR Jennifer 95% is very good. Do you ever purchase the other 5%?
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Jennifer on November 17, 2011, 05:38:32 PM: Quote from: Jane on November 17, 2011, 05:25:14 PM
Quote from: Jennifer on November 17, 2011, 05:21:27 PM
I didn't think it was jaywalking if you cross at the crosswalk.

Here jaywalking is when you cross in the middle of a street! People do this all the time and are never ticketed. I only dislike it when people do it dangerously. But what DR Jose described was not dangerous. And it was at a crosswalk!

Last week after dark a bicycle jayrode across the middle of 6 lane traffic, while i was stopped at the red light. He crossed in the middle of the street (3 lanes each way). No helmut. I was stunned. What he did was so dangerous. It was ridiculous.

What about when you cross at the crosswalk against the light?
I like that, jayroad. :) Definitely an idiot.

I don't walk very often in busy areas where there are crosswalks. I mostly bike.

I have seen people cross when the lights are red. but most of the streets that have crosswalks are very busy. So there are always cars coming. But i don't think i would consider that jaywalking. People here run across 6 lane busy streets in the middle of the road. It is fairly dangerous. To me that is the true meaning of jaywalking.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Jennifer on November 17, 2011, 05:41:27 PM: Quote from: Jane on November 17, 2011, 05:37:56 PM
DR Jennifer 95% is very good. Do you ever purchase the other 5%?

95% is just a guesstimate. I really have no idea.

I actually win quite a lot of books. And if my library does not have a series that i want to read, i check my sister's library before making my library order it. If my sister's library has it i just ask her to take it for me.

So i am quite nice actually. :)

If they don't have the book they can request an inter-library loan which i think they did twice. Once they did it from across the country (which was no practical). ANd the dumb part is they ended up buying the series. And once they did it from across town without even telling me (the book just showed up).
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Jane on November 17, 2011, 05:41:35 PM: I think I will go to the pool at the gym (YMCA) tomorrow & find out if I'm still capable of swimming the one armed crawl.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Jennifer on November 17, 2011, 05:43:07 PM: Quote from: TCB on November 17, 2011, 05:24:23 PM
Quote from: FJL on November 17, 2011, 04:00:41 AM
Ron - re DWTS

Well, I'm not saying it's tit for tat. I'm talking about an overall air of free-for-all disrespect that's set when (examples) Bruno would liken Chaz Bono to a penguin or an Ewok, or what Len did to Nancy Grace (whom I admit I don't like that much in her news work, but she deserved better than that "you've been like Cinderella at the ball all these weeks, now it's time to go home" last week. But she's classy in some respects and was in the audience this week, wasn't she?)

I sometimes make fun at Skip taking TV drama series seriously, and he sometimes laughs at me taking DWTS so seriously. Much of this was "good television" - at least I found it gripping at times, and much of this season's DWTS was appointment must-see-live TV for me.

I didn't watch this season, but I did read Bruno's comment to Chaz, which I thought was extremely rude. Apparently Bruno gets away with it, because he is such a goof ball.

I think when you read the comments it comes across as meaner. Bruno is so over the top that he uses words that are elaborate. But he gives hand gestures and acts out what he says.

But since Chaz was upset, obviously he went too far. But it was sort of funny for the at home viewer.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: TCB on November 17, 2011, 05:43:42 PM: Page Five!
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: TCB on November 17, 2011, 05:44:26 PM: On ABC Nightly News just now they announced that Swift Butterball will be donating 20,000 lbs. to the nations food banks this Thanksgiving. 20,000 lbs.? Isn't that a pretty small donation?
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: TCB on November 17, 2011, 05:46:06 PM: Quote from: bk on November 17, 2011, 10:04:05 AM
I'm up and on the phone with Apple - trying to figure out why the Time Capsule is blinking amber when it should be green - it's working fine, which means it's probably time for an update but I can't find it in system preferences to do the update. So, I'm waiting for the Time Capsule expert.

The Time Capsule? Perhaps you should call Mr. Peabody?
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: FJL on November 17, 2011, 05:46:38 PM: Quote from: TCB on November 17, 2011, 05:26:51 PM
Quote from: FJL on November 17, 2011, 04:50:02 AM
I've already gotten a tidal wave of angry emails (OK, just two) saying my SMILE parody on YouTube is unfair to Carrie Ann. i should just be so lucky that it upset people enough that the video might go viral - LOL!

But really, it just seemed like something silly and worth laughing and parodying about, that Carrie Ann berated Maks for SMILING!

So here's a "Smile parody" about Maks vs Carrie Ann on Dancing with the Stars - all in fun, really!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ves12pka4I

I thought it was great. Would you prefer an angry letter?

Thanks so much, TCB!!
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: TCB on November 17, 2011, 05:46:56 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on November 17, 2011, 10:32:23 AM
And I still can't believe I got "pulled over" for jaywalking last night. Thankfully, I think my "I'm from New York City" excuse(?) worked. ::)

Was the cop cute?
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Jrand74 on November 17, 2011, 05:52:30 PM: Quote from: TCB on November 17, 2011, 05:44:26 PM
On ABC Nightly News just now they announced that Swift Butterball will be donating 20,000 lbs. to the nations food banks this Thanksgiving. 20,000 lbs.? Isn't that a pretty small donation?

But it's ONE BIG TURKEY!
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Jrand74 on November 17, 2011, 05:53:05 PM: DR JOSE did you read that MR BK wrote that he had changed things around in his book?
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: TCB on November 17, 2011, 05:53:19 PM: Quote from: John G. on November 17, 2011, 12:25:12 PM
Quote from: FJL on November 17, 2011, 11:36:49 AM
Quote from: Ben on November 17, 2011, 11:34:12 AM
Quote from: John G. on November 17, 2011, 11:21:29 AM
Yahoo has an interesting story on the worst covers of Life magazine, which includes a photo of Kaye Ballard in "The Golden Apple",

http://news.yahoo.com/photos/life-s-20-worst-covers-1321377938-slideshow/

One of the covers mentions a Rodgers & Hammerstein Christmas song, which Peter Filichia says was a stand-alone piece called "Merry Christmas, Little Friend." Does anybody know the song or know of a recording?

It's called Happy Christmas, Little Friend. It seems to be available as sheet music on line but I can't find a recording. Rosemary Clooney sang it on a Christmas album and there are many references all over the Web when you look for Happy, not Merry.

Happy Christmas, Little Friend (http://www.freehandmusic.com/sheet-music/happy-christmas-little-friend-366901)

Not to be confused with Happy Christmas, Little Lamb

Or the edible version: Happy Christmas, Little Lamb Chop (Ho-ho-hold the Jolly Mint Jelly)

Be careful, Jane will get you for that one!
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: TCB on November 17, 2011, 05:53:53 PM: Quote from: Ginny on November 17, 2011, 11:48:32 AM
DRs Jose and Jane - thanks for asking about my Mom. Her doctor found no reason to suspect anything more serious than a chest cold, so he's called for an antibiotic that I'll go pick up and deliver to her. When I called about an hour ago, the pharmacy had not yet heard from the doctor's office, so I'll check again pretty soon. It's too far away to just head out before I know the order is ready.

That is a relief!
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 17, 2011, 05:54:57 PM: Be careful - breaking the law in California can lead to serious consequences. :P
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 17, 2011, 05:55:01 PM: Quote from: Laura on November 17, 2011, 04:24:27 PM
Pedestrians will cross at any point in the road here. Crosswalks are only a suggestion, it seems. They will also stand in the middle of the street.

Between the Luhrs central parking lot and the East Court Building we used to regularly cross right where there was a big sign saying "This is not a cross walk. Do not cross here". Everyone did it
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: TCB on November 17, 2011, 05:55:21 PM: Quote from: John G. on November 17, 2011, 02:20:57 PM
I got ticketed for jaywalking once in Cincinnati. I thought it was a joke and never paid the ticket. Forgot about it. Three years later, I got stopped for speeding and they hauled me in for the unpaid jaywalking ticket. I was in for an hour or two until friends with my ATM card got me out.

So, I did the crime and I did the time.

Ewwwwww, a jailbird!
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 17, 2011, 05:55:57 PM: The great thing about PARKS & REC being such a boring show is that I have 30 minutes on the computer waiting for THE OFFICE to come on.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Jrand74 on November 17, 2011, 05:56:17 PM: DR JOHNG - yes one must always pay his fines.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Jrand74 on November 17, 2011, 05:57:23 PM: Project Accessory is on tonight.....I may watch it again.....it may be the last time.....it's not very well done....or very interesting.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Cillaliz on November 17, 2011, 05:57:58 PM: Quote from: TCB on November 17, 2011, 05:44:26 PM
On ABC Nightly News just now they announced that Swift Butterball will be donating 20,000 lbs. to the nations food banks this Thanksgiving. 20,000 lbs.? Isn't that a pretty small donation?
It would take me a while to eat that much
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Cillaliz on November 17, 2011, 06:00:43 PM: DWTS - I was shocked at Hope's attitude and even though I'm not a big Maks fan, when she was being so snippy and rude, I really was hoping she was out of there. I think the judges were a bit too much this season, but you have to believe some of it is orchestrated. It's got people talking about the show and people were tuning in to see what happened next.

I am happy with the final 3 and home JR wins it all
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Jane on November 17, 2011, 06:00:44 PM: Quote from: TCB on November 17, 2011, 05:53:19 PM
Quote from: John G. on November 17, 2011, 12:25:12 PM
Quote from: FJL on November 17, 2011, 11:36:49 AM
Quote from: Ben on November 17, 2011, 11:34:12 AM
Quote from: John G. on November 17, 2011, 11:21:29 AM
Yahoo has an interesting story on the worst covers of Life magazine, which includes a photo of Kaye Ballard in "The Golden Apple",

http://news.yahoo.com/photos/life-s-20-worst-covers-1321377938-slideshow/

One of the covers mentions a Rodgers & Hammerstein Christmas song, which Peter Filichia says was a stand-alone piece called "Merry Christmas, Little Friend." Does anybody know the song or know of a recording?

It's called Happy Christmas, Little Friend. It seems to be available as sheet music on line but I can't find a recording. Rosemary Clooney sang it on a Christmas album and there are many references all over the Web when you look for Happy, not Merry.

Happy Christmas, Little Friend (http://www.freehandmusic.com/sheet-music/happy-christmas-little-friend-366901)

Not to be confused with Happy Christmas, Little Lamb

Or the edible version: Happy Christmas, Little Lamb Chop (Ho-ho-hold the Jolly Mint Jelly)

Be careful, Jane will get you for that one!

The first meat I gave up was lamb even though it was by far my favorite. They are just soooo darn cute. Bacon was the other first meat just because it is so darn bad for you.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Cillaliz on November 17, 2011, 06:01:20 PM: I meam some of the Maks/Len stuff is orchestrated
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Jane on November 17, 2011, 06:02:54 PM: Quote from: TCB on November 17, 2011, 05:55:21 PM
Quote from: John G. on November 17, 2011, 02:20:57 PM
I got ticketed for jaywalking once in Cincinnati. I thought it was a joke and never paid the ticket. Forgot about it. Three years later, I got stopped for speeding and they hauled me in for the unpaid jaywalking ticket. I was in for an hour or two until friends with my ATM card got me out.

So, I did the crime and I did the time.

Ewwwwww, a jailbird!

This is why I insisted we pay the parking ticket in L.A. that we didn't deserve since we weren't parked there. I would have been fine not paying if it wasn't a state we spend so much time driving in.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: TCB on November 17, 2011, 06:08:37 PM: Quote from: Laura on November 17, 2011, 04:22:44 PM
I WISH they would cite jaywalkers here in Phoenix. I'm surprised more pedestrians aren't killed.

Ever since they changed the law in Washington making it a crime not to stop for a pedestrian, people assume that they can jaywalk as well. It really angers me.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Jane on November 17, 2011, 06:11:31 PM: DR Laura just posted on FB and asked "Is The Most Popular Site On The Internet down?"
I hope she can connect with us soon.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Jane on November 17, 2011, 06:12:28 PM: Quote from: TCB on November 17, 2011, 06:08:37 PM
Quote from: Laura on November 17, 2011, 04:22:44 PM
I WISH they would cite jaywalkers here in Phoenix. I'm surprised more pedestrians aren't killed.

Ever since they changed the law in Washington making it a crime not to stop for a pedestrian, people assume that they can jaywalk as well. It really angers me.

Sometimes you can't stop in time for a pedestrian.
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: TCB on November 17, 2011, 06:17:52 PM: Quote from: Jane on November 17, 2011, 06:12:28 PM
Quote from: TCB on November 17, 2011, 06:08:37 PM
Quote from: Laura on November 17, 2011, 04:22:44 PM
I WISH they would cite jaywalkers here in Phoenix. I'm surprised more pedestrians aren't killed.

Ever since they changed the law in Washington making it a crime not to stop for a pedestrian, people assume that they can jaywalk as well. It really angers me.

Sometimes you can't stop in time for a pedestrian.

And sometimes you don't want to stop.
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Post by: TCB on November 17, 2011, 06:20:34 PM: T.O.D.

Chips and Onion soup dip
Chips and salsa
I used to snack on peanuts, but thye can bite you back.
Cheese and crackers
Chocolate

and tonight.... Choclate chip cookies
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Post by: TCB on November 17, 2011, 06:21:12 PM: Time for bed.
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Post by: TCB on November 17, 2011, 06:21:29 PM: G'night!
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Post by: TCB on November 17, 2011, 06:21:53 PM: G'night, Kevin!
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Post by: KevinH on November 17, 2011, 06:26:03 PM: Goodnight, TCB! I was just reading today's posts.
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Post by: KevinH on November 17, 2011, 06:27:33 PM: I remember there was a crackdown on jaywalking in DC many years ago. My coworkers had tales to tell about what happened when they went out for lunch.
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Post by: KevinH on November 17, 2011, 06:28:40 PM: I was just watching some youtube clips of Mario Cantone. He does great impressions of Liza and Judy!
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Post by: Jane on November 17, 2011, 06:33:55 PM: Connection vibes for DR Laura!
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Post by: George on November 17, 2011, 07:06:12 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on November 17, 2011, 04:50:17 PM
Quote from: George on November 17, 2011, 04:12:04 PM
Quote from: FJL on November 17, 2011, 04:50:02 AM
I've already gotten a tidal wave of angry emails (OK, just two) saying my SMILE parody on YouTube is unfair to Carrie Ann. i should just be so lucky that it upset people enough that the video might go viral - LOL!

But really, it just seemed like something silly and worth laughing and parodying about, that Carrie Ann berated Maks for SMILING!

So here's a "Smile parody" about Maks vs Carrie Ann on Dancing with the Stars - all in fun, really!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ves12pka4I

That's funny! As Bette Midler says, "F*uck 'em if they can't take a joke!"

George, the CD arrived today! Thank you.

You're welcome!
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Jane on November 17, 2011, 07:17:16 PM: I see DR Laura still has not been able to connect.

'night
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Post by: George on November 17, 2011, 07:19:45 PM: I've been here at work since 8:30...I think that I NEED to leave.

Be back later.
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Post by: George on November 17, 2011, 07:20:13 PM: Quote from: Jane on November 17, 2011, 07:17:16 PM
I see DR Laura still has not been able to connect.

'night

~~~Connection Vibes for DR Laura!!~~~
Title: Re: COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
Post by: Ginny on November 17, 2011, 07:26:50 PM: Quote from: Jane on November 17, 2011, 04:33:10 PM
Quote from: Ginny on November 17, 2011, 11:48:32 AM
DRs Jose and Jane - thanks for asking about my Mom. Her doctor found no reason to suspect anything more serious than a chest cold, so he's called for an antibiotic that I'll go pick up and deliver to her. When I called about an hour ago, the pharmacy had not yet heard from the doctor's office, so I'll check again pretty soon. It's too far away to just head out before I know the order is ready.

Will an antibiotic really help a chest cold? I hope so. Best wishes to her.

Probably not, DR Jane, but she THINKS it will keep her from developing pneumonia. Her doctor is humoring her, I suspect.
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Post by: vixmom on November 17, 2011, 07:34:34 PM: Quote from: George on November 17, 2011, 07:19:45 PM
I've been here at work since 8:30...I think that I NEED to leave.

Be back later.

poor George, how do you stand it?

:D :-*
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Post by: vixmom on November 17, 2011, 07:35:02 PM: Get Well Vibes for Ginny's Mama
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Post by: Ginny on November 17, 2011, 07:37:15 PM: Thank you, DR Vixmom! She looked good and was all decked out in her Thanksgiving blouse and sweater. She's planning to stay in all weekend so she can feel better for the holidays next week (Thanksgiving and her 93rd birthday the Sunday following).
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Post by: vixmom on November 17, 2011, 07:38:27 PM: I don't understand all this talk about jaywalking

if you wanna cross you cross - if a car doesn't stop you just yell "HEY! Im walkin here!!"
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Post by: vixmom on November 17, 2011, 07:39:12 PM: of course from the drivers viewpoint once a pedestrian steps off the curb they are officially "in play"
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 17, 2011, 07:40:50 PM: I was walking across the street and in the sidewalk with the walk light and a car getting ready to turn right on red almost hit me today.
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Post by: vixmom on November 17, 2011, 07:41:11 PM: I am watching the new Marshall's Dept store holiday commercial and I am wondering how many of those dancing and singing bag swirling people are friends of Jose's
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Post by: vixmom on November 17, 2011, 07:41:42 PM: Quote from: Ginny on November 17, 2011, 07:37:15 PM
Thank you, DR Vixmom! She looked good and was all decked out in her Thanksgiving blouse and sweater. She's planning to stay in all weekend so she can feel better for the holidays next week (Thanksgiving and her 93rd birthday the Sunday following).

God bless her!!!
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Post by: vixmom on November 17, 2011, 07:43:14 PM: TOD

sliced sharp cheddar cheese melted on seeded rye bread
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Post by: vixmom on November 17, 2011, 07:43:39 PM: toasted ritz crackers with creamcheese
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Post by: vixmom on November 17, 2011, 07:45:04 PM: ruffles potato chips and homemade Lipton onion soup mix dip
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Post by: vixmom on November 17, 2011, 07:46:13 PM: peanut butter and jelly on ritz crackers
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Post by: vixmom on November 17, 2011, 07:49:32 PM: Elmore I found your stories aboyt Hilton Head very interesting tha nkyoiuf ro sharing the stories and th ephotos I wish I could have seen th eshow
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Post by: vixmom on November 17, 2011, 07:49:45 PM: I am fallin asleep good night
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Post by: FJL on November 17, 2011, 08:02:29 PM: Many thanks for the birthday wishes to Skip yesterday!
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Post by: Laura on November 17, 2011, 08:04:50 PM: I'm back.
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Post by: Laura on November 17, 2011, 08:05:50 PM: We haven't heard from Dan (the Man) in a while. I hope he and is mom are ok.
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Post by: JMK on November 17, 2011, 08:08:38 PM: Quote from: Jrand61 on November 17, 2011, 05:56:17 PM
DR JOHNG - yes one must always pay his fines.

See above picture for consequences when THAT doesn't happen. :)
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 17, 2011, 08:10:00 PM: The picture above is DR Laura as a young girl...I am confused
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 17, 2011, 08:10:33 PM: If you don't pay your fines you turn into Laura? LOL, I guess it could be a lot worse than that
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Post by: Ginny on November 17, 2011, 08:31:46 PM: 'night!
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Post by: JMK on November 17, 2011, 08:45:54 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on November 17, 2011, 08:10:33 PM
If you don't pay your fines you turn into Laura? LOL, I guess it could be a lot worse than that

The pic JR posted. :)
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Post by: JMK on November 17, 2011, 08:46:34 PM: Two legal firestorms coincided to bring Frances down: she had failed to pay her DUI fine off, and then she went and assaulted a hairdresser. If it ain't one thing, it's 'nother. :)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 17, 2011, 10:49:34 PM: Good Evening!

...Just waiting for the bus back to Glendale...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 17, 2011, 10:50:33 PM: And...

We had a good rehearsal tonight.

Well...

I think we did.

At least there was a lot of laughter.

:)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 17, 2011, 10:53:11 PM: Quote from: vixmom on November 17, 2011, 07:41:11 PM
I am watching the new Marshall's Dept store holiday commercial and I am wondering how many of those dancing and singing bag swirling people are friends of Jose's

DR vixmom - It's possible I might. However, I believe that commercial was filmed in North Carolina - a lot of commercials get shot there diets to the lower Union - or non-existent - costs. I shall have to keep my eye out for it.
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Post by: bk on November 17, 2011, 11:09:52 PM: Back from rehearsal, which was indeed a lot of fun. We did detail work tonight, rather than run the show. One of our actors informed me he got a day of work on some film tomorrow and he might not be with us for what is one of our final two run-throughs with the full cast before tech - not thrilled about it but what can you do?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 17, 2011, 11:12:31 PM: Quote from: TCB on November 17, 2011, 05:44:26 PM
On ABC Nightly News just now they announced that Swift Butterball will be donating 20,000 lbs. to the nations food banks this Thanksgiving. 20,000 lbs.? Isn't that a pretty small donation?

I wonder if they meant 20,000 turkeys?

Although if a meal is one pound, that's 20,000 people getting fed. Nothing to sneeze at there. And, hopefully, other food companies are also making donations.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 17, 2011, 11:14:53 PM: Quote from: TCB on November 17, 2011, 05:46:56 PM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on November 17, 2011, 10:32:23 AM
And I still can't believe I got "pulled over" for jaywalking last night. Thankfully, I think my "I'm from New York City" excuse(?) worked. ::)

Was the cop cute?

One kinda was. The other one kinda wasn't.
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Post by: bk on November 17, 2011, 11:29:37 PM: That breakfast burrito was fantastic - I will be having that again, soon. And they had a few other things on the menu that looked right up my alley.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 17, 2011, 11:38:58 PM: And...

Time for me to start shutting down for the day.

Goodnight.