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Title: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: bk on January 01, 2012, 11:55:38 PM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes spoke of beginning a new book, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they've begun a new book, too, their MOOmoirs.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: bk on January 01, 2012, 11:57:32 PM
And the word of the day is: NOVATION!
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: bk on January 02, 2012, 12:13:09 AM
Episode five is almost finished uploading.  I'll post the link as soon as it has.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: bk on January 02, 2012, 12:20:24 AM
Here's the direct link to episode five.  It's almost finished "processing" and should be up momentarily.  "Like" if you like, leave comments if you like, and, most importantly, share it on Facebook and with all your friends.

http://youtu.be/CgrhPYR5q5w
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: George on January 02, 2012, 12:28:24 AM
Here's the direct link to episode five.  It's almost finished "processing" and should be up momentarily.  "Like" if you like, leave comments if you like, and, most importantly, share it on Facebook and with all your friends.

http://youtu.be/CgrhPYR5q5w

Well, Big Happy Pants! ;D I think that this should be TAO's next big show!!
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: George on January 02, 2012, 12:46:15 AM
And congrats on the start of the new book, BK!  Can't wait to find out what it's going to be about. :D
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Ben on January 02, 2012, 04:06:07 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Ben on January 02, 2012, 04:06:42 AM
My last day of vacation.

At least we will be spending part of it with Mr. Moore.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: FJL on January 02, 2012, 05:25:11 AM
Here's the direct link to episode five.  It's almost finished "processing" and should be up momentarily.  "Like" if you like, leave comments if you like, and, most importantly, share it on Facebook and with all your friends.

http://youtu.be/CgrhPYR5q5w


Great, Bruce!  Hysterical stuff, and Mr. Harrison is superb.


Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: John G. on January 02, 2012, 05:39:59 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: FJL on January 02, 2012, 05:44:12 AM
How are you feeling, John G?

Continued health vibes from all of us here.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: John G. on January 02, 2012, 05:47:54 AM
Deranged episode of "Outside the Box." Wonderfully deranged.

I can't wait for the musical version of "Inherit the Wind."
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: John G. on January 02, 2012, 05:49:11 AM
How are you feeling, John G?

Continued health vibes from all of us here.
OK. A little tired. I was told that I had a stone on the other kidney. I think that that may be on today's fun sheet.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Laura on January 02, 2012, 06:04:07 AM
Great episode!
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Laura on January 02, 2012, 06:04:28 AM
Continued vibes for you, John G. When do you see the doctor?
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Druxy on January 02, 2012, 06:11:44 AM
Here's the direct link to episode five.  It's almost finished "processing" and should be up momentarily.  "Like" if you like, leave comments if you like, and, most importantly, share it on Facebook and with all your friends.

http://youtu.be/CgrhPYR5q5w

This is the funniest episode yet!

 ;D
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Druxy on January 02, 2012, 06:18:33 AM
Here's the direct link to episode five.  It's almost finished "processing" and should be up momentarily.  "Like" if you like, leave comments if you like, and, most importantly, share it on Facebook and with all your friends.

http://youtu.be/CgrhPYR5q5w

This is the funniest episode yet!

 ;D

Now plugged on my FB page.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Druxy on January 02, 2012, 06:20:24 AM
RE: ALEX IN WONDERLAND

I was in the Larry Edmunds Bookshop on Hollywood Blvd. the day they shot the scene with Sutherland and Jeanne Moreau.

BK,

We agree on this one. Boring!
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on January 02, 2012, 06:20:51 AM
And the word of the day is: NOVATION!

And The Song Of The Day Is:   SOMEONE IN A TREE
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on January 02, 2012, 06:22:29 AM
Loved OUTSIDE THE BOX

 BK-GIVE US MORE PEOPLE
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Druxy on January 02, 2012, 06:24:56 AM
TOD:

M.A.S.H.
KLUTE
MURDER BY DECREE
EYE OF THE NEEDLE
MAX DUGAN RETURNS
1900
(the short version)
JFK
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Jrand73 on January 02, 2012, 06:32:06 AM
Hahahaha!  Very funny!
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Jrand73 on January 02, 2012, 06:35:02 AM
TOD:

Dr Terror's House of Horrors
Kelly's Heroes
Ordinary People
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on January 02, 2012, 06:44:08 AM
BK

I Dare To Ask

Does THE NEW BOOK Have A Title?

And Can You Give Us The First Sentence Of THE NEW BOOK?
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Jrand73 on January 02, 2012, 06:44:46 AM
No mail and no bank today.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: elmore3003 on January 02, 2012, 06:46:12 AM
Good morning, all! I slept well, but i stayed up too late and slept in. This afternoon I'm visiting DR Ben and anthony, whose home will be very Chtistmas-y and whose company will be wonderful. I'm glad this series of long weekends is over for a while with today. I keep thinking it's Tuesday, so I need to get my mind in order.

I have nothing to report. I have work here, then my visit, then more work.

TOD:
M*A*S*H
DON'T LOOK NOW
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: John G. on January 02, 2012, 06:56:55 AM
TOD:

M*A*S*H
1900
The Day of the Locust
Pride and Prejudice (he was so different and wonderful as Mr. Bennett, even if the rest of the movie wasn't)
Don't Look Now
Start the Revolution Without Me

I haven't seen "Alex" yet and doubt I will, but I will say that his one effort with Fellini, "Fellini Casanova," was so bad I couldn't finish watching it.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: John G. on January 02, 2012, 06:57:31 AM
Laura:

I have to wait until tomorrow to make an appointment, so I don't know when I'll get to see a doctor.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Ginny on January 02, 2012, 06:57:40 AM
Monday morning greetings!  Ah, it's amazing how refreshing 9.5 hours of sleep can be!  I was zonked out by 10 last night.  Soon I'll take my basement cardio walk and then watch the Tournament of Roses parade on HGTV.  This afternoon I'll flip between Ohio State in the Gator Bowl and Michigan State in the Outback Bowl while I prepare the chicken and rice dinner that Richard requested.  Also looking forward to the Rose Bowl tonight - On, Wisconsin!
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Ginny on January 02, 2012, 07:04:39 AM
SW Ohio is having their first significant snow of the winter.  There's a thin coating on the ground - just enough to make the roads slippery...

Glad I don't have to go anywhere today.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Jennifer on January 02, 2012, 07:05:49 AM
For DR Cillaliz or any DR who has seen THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO

How violent is this version?  I've seen the Swedish version and read the books. But I am curious since it is for 13+ in US how violent this version is especially compared to the Swedish version (which i liked but found much violence).
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: John G. on January 02, 2012, 07:20:59 AM
The violence level is comparable to the Swedish version. There are some very disturbing images of the victims of the serial killer and of the cat (too many of the cat). It's impossible to make the rape of Lisbeth anything but disturbing and her revenge is less graphic than the Swedish version without losing any of its impact. 
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Druxy on January 02, 2012, 07:34:11 AM
The violence level is comparable to the Swedish version. There are some very disturbing images of the victims of the serial killer and of the cat (too many of the cat). It's impossible to make the rape of Lisbeth anything but disturbing and her revenge is less graphic than the Swedish version without losing any of its impact. 

My wife and I were going to see this today, but if an animal gets killed (the cat?), perhaps we'll pass.

Should we pass?
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: John G. on January 02, 2012, 07:37:27 AM
The violence level is comparable to the Swedish version. There are some very disturbing images of the victims of the serial killer and of the cat (too many of the cat). It's impossible to make the rape of Lisbeth anything but disturbing and her revenge is less graphic than the Swedish version without losing any of its impact. 

My wife and I were going to see this today, but if an animal gets killed (the cat?), perhaps we'll pass.

Should we pass?
It's a fake cat. But it's disturbing nonetheless.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Druxy on January 02, 2012, 07:41:29 AM
The violence level is comparable to the Swedish version. There are some very disturbing images of the victims of the serial killer and of the cat (too many of the cat). It's impossible to make the rape of Lisbeth anything but disturbing and her revenge is less graphic than the Swedish version without losing any of its impact. 

My wife and I were going to see this today, but if an animal gets killed (the cat?), perhaps we'll pass.

Should we pass?
It's a fake cat. But it's disturbing nonetheless.

I didn't think they'd kill a real cat.

But, since I lost my cat a month or so ago....

 :-\
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: JMK on January 02, 2012, 08:10:46 AM
Where do I get this stuff Department:  I was sorting through my music closet last night and found all sorts of scores I have absolutely no memory of ever having obtained.  I somehow ended up with the complete score (in what looks like the original autograph) of PROMENADE.  How weird is that?  Why do I have these things?
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Doug R on January 02, 2012, 08:18:22 AM
I've done the laundry!
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Doug R on January 02, 2012, 08:21:02 AM
This is the year I start clearing out the attic. I've got loads of copies of decades old weekly Variety there. Perhaps I can sell them - or maybe they're worthless.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Jrand73 on January 02, 2012, 08:35:28 AM
DR JMK - I think things like that multiply on their own.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Jrand73 on January 02, 2012, 08:35:59 AM
This is the year I start clearing out the attic. I've got loads of copies of decades old weekly Variety there. Perhaps I can sell them - or maybe they're worthless.

One man's junk is another man's treasure to be sure DR DOUG R.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: JMK on January 02, 2012, 08:36:19 AM
Oy, the tenants just called.  We had a huge windstorm last night and part of the fence at the rental blew over.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Jrand73 on January 02, 2012, 08:36:41 AM
Work vibes for DR ELMORE.

Yes a bit of snow here today, not much so far.  But VERY COLD temperatures are predicted.....with a low of 11 degrees this evening and wind chills much colder.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Jrand73 on January 02, 2012, 08:37:10 AM
I am thinking about watching the new 21st century Sherlock [Holmes] from BBC.....has anyone seen it?
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: JMK on January 02, 2012, 08:38:21 AM
I am thinking about watching the new 21st century Sherlock [Holmes] from BBC.....has anyone seen it?

I personally can't stand it, but I know several people who like it.  I believe it features my favorite named Benedict Cumberbatch or whatever the hell his name is.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2012, 08:43:36 AM
Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And I've watched the latest episode of "Outside the Box" and I've tweeted it too.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2012, 08:44:18 AM
I am thinking about watching the new 21st century Sherlock [Holmes] from BBC.....has anyone seen it?

Well, I, your birthday twin, really liked it.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2012, 08:44:48 AM
And now I need to wash the breakfast dishes.

Exciting, huh?
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Kerry on January 02, 2012, 08:55:47 AM
Great new episode Bruce. 
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: JMK on January 02, 2012, 09:10:53 AM
DR JMK - I think things like that multiply on their own.

Yes, but to have a Carmines autograph score is so frigging weird.  All I can think is that maybe one of my Uncles was an angel for the show and the score was in the piles of crap (technical term) I brought back from NYC after Pat died.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: JMK on January 02, 2012, 09:14:16 AM
I also have scores for Hot Spot (!), Bajour, What Makes Sammy Run? and A Doll's Life (featuring our very own PennyO).  The mind boggles.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: bk on January 02, 2012, 09:20:24 AM
I'm up.  I didn't get to sleep until almost three thanks to non-stop and really loud sirens all over the San Fernando Valley - it went on for almost two hours - anything in the news about whatever it was?
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: bk on January 02, 2012, 09:21:36 AM
The sun is shining and I'm a little groggy.  In a little while I'll start reading what I wrote yesterday and finesse things - I realized I left out some stuff that may or may not belong - again, it may be better to tell certain things a little later.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2012, 09:30:01 AM
Good Afternoon!

And... The dishes have been washed.

Again, I ask: Exciting, no?
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2012, 09:30:30 AM
No.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2012, 09:33:10 AM
However, what could be exciting is taking my parents to downtown Richmond in a little while. I guess they've lived in suburban Richmond - Glen Allen, to be exact - for four or five years now - and they hardly ever venture into the City proper. Well, since they'll be coming to see My Fair Lady later this week, and since they'll be bring six other people with them, well... They should know how to get downtown, where the theatre is and where to park. They want to do a trial run. Since the theatre is close to The Jefferson Hotel, I want to pop in there too. I'm hoping that they haven't started dismantling their Christmas decor since I know my Mom would love the photo op. ;)
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: JMK on January 02, 2012, 09:34:11 AM
I'm up.  I didn't get to sleep until almost three thanks to non-stop and really loud sirens all over the San Fernando Valley - it went on for almost two hours - anything in the news about whatever it was?

I believe they were searching for Stefan Findle.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: JMK on January 02, 2012, 09:34:53 AM
The Joys of Being a Landlord Department:

Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2012, 09:34:59 AM
I'm up.  I didn't get to sleep until almost three thanks to non-stop and really loud sirens all over the San Fernando Valley - it went on for almost two hours - anything in the news about whatever it was?

I believe they were searching for Stefan Findle.

Alas, the sirens were probably the result of the arsonist(s) on the loose. :-\
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Jrand73 on January 02, 2012, 09:40:40 AM
What happened to the fence?
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Jrand73 on January 02, 2012, 09:41:52 AM
Thanks DR JOSE and DR JMK - I will let you know what I think, you KNOW I will.

And yes I agree that Cumberbatch is a right proper last name.

Perhaps DR DOUG R has had the opportunity to view said program as well.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Doug R on January 02, 2012, 09:47:05 AM
Thanks DR JOSE and DR JMK - I will let you know what I think, you KNOW I will.

And yes I agree that Cumberbatch is a right proper last name.

Perhaps DR DOUG R has had the opportunity to view said program as well.

Everyone I know likes it but I don't. I'm a traditionalist. I like my Holmes in a deerstalker, walking through Victorian fog shrouded streets.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Doug R on January 02, 2012, 09:48:19 AM
Gosh! First time ever I've started a new page. It was entirely accidental.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: JMK on January 02, 2012, 09:49:57 AM
Thanks DR JOSE and DR JMK - I will let you know what I think, you KNOW I will.

And yes I agree that Cumberbatch is a right proper last name.

Perhaps DR DOUG R has had the opportunity to view said program as well.

Everyone I know likes it but I don't. I'm a traditionalist. I like my Holmes in a deerstalker, walking through Victorian fog shrouded streets.

Did you ever see the version with Matt Frewer?  I commented to Betsy that he was either a genius or an idiot with his interpretation, I couldn't quite decide.  ;)
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: JMK on January 02, 2012, 09:51:04 AM
What happened to the fence?

See my earlier post--the wolf huffed and he puffed and he blew the damn thing down.  ;)
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Ginny on January 02, 2012, 09:56:30 AM
I'm now posting from the iPad that I gave Richard for Christmas.  It's pretty cool!
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Ginny on January 02, 2012, 10:02:05 AM
We're watching the Rose parade on HGTV - looks like a beautiful day in SoCal!
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2012, 10:06:56 AM
We're watching the Rose parade on HGTV - looks like a beautiful day in SoCal!

I watched the Opening Number, which for a parade, was pretty spectacular. But then the next float up featured Kenny G. Well... No so much. ::)
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Ginny on January 02, 2012, 10:13:21 AM
We get annoyed with the announcers who say, "Let's listen to this band," and can only keep quiet for 10 seconds.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2012, 10:13:46 AM
Oh...

So, I'll be heading to St. Louis from January 18-20. Mainly "just because", but also because I have a couple of friends in the soon-to-open production of Sunday in the Park with George at The Rep (http://www.repstl.org/). -And I also have/had some soon-to-expire frequent flyer miles and hotel points.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2012, 10:14:44 AM
Oh...

Time for me get ready to venture into downtown Richmond - all 12 blocks of it - with my parents.

Laters...
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Doug R on January 02, 2012, 10:41:11 AM
Thanks DR JOSE and DR JMK - I will let you know what I think, you KNOW I will.

And yes I agree that Cumberbatch is a right proper last name.

Perhaps DR DOUG R has had the opportunity to view said program as well.

Everyone I know likes it but I don't. I'm a traditionalist. I like my Holmes in a deerstalker, walking through Victorian fog shrouded streets.

Did you ever see the version with Matt Frewer?  I commented to Betsy that he was either a genius or an idiot with his interpretation, I couldn't quite decide.  ;)

I rather liked him.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: TCB on January 02, 2012, 11:47:20 AM
I would have sworn that today's topic would be our New Year's Resolutions.  Silly me!
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: TCB on January 02, 2012, 11:48:34 AM
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Quote from: TCB on January 01, 2012, 03:05:02 PM
I went to bed last night, but ended up staying awake until 4:00 a.m.  First I watched (or listened) to the Live at Lincoln Center New Year's Eve Concert.  They were doing an all Gershwin and Bernstein program.  They did CANDIDE and WEST SIDE STORY DANCES for the Bernstein and Concerto in F and the Rhapsody in Blue for Gershwin.  I was not familiar with the piano soloist, Jean-Yves Thibaudet.  Since I know little about music, I  should probably not comment on any parts of it, but it was a nice concert.

Then since it was after eleven, I fiugred that I might as well watch the Space Needle fireworks.  But after that, I could not fall asleep.


DR TCB, if my calculations are correct, factoring in the time difference you were falling asleep about the time Richard and I were leaving for Lima this morning.


Ginny, that must have been the car door slamming I heard as I was drifting off.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: TCB on January 02, 2012, 12:03:48 PM
Here's the direct link to episode five.  It's almost finished "processing" and should be up momentarily.  "Like" if you like, leave comments if you like, and, most importantly, share it on Facebook and with all your friends.

http://youtu.be/CgrhPYR5q5w

Well, Big Happy Pants! ;D I think that this should be TAO's next big show!!

It probably will be, but I won't see it unless Gregory Harrison and DR George are both in the show!
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: TCB on January 02, 2012, 12:05:03 PM
Deranged episode of "Outside the Box." Wonderfully deranged.

I can't wait for the musical version of "Inherit the Wind."


Oh, you little monkey!
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Ginny on January 02, 2012, 12:17:23 PM
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Quote from: TCB on January 01, 2012, 03:05:02 PM
I went to bed last night, but ended up staying awake until 4:00 a.m.  First I watched (or listened) to the Live at Lincoln Center New Year's Eve Concert.  They were doing an all Gershwin and Bernstein program.  They did CANDIDE and WEST SIDE STORY DANCES for the Bernstein and Concerto in F and the Rhapsody in Blue for Gershwin.  I was not familiar with the piano soloist, Jean-Yves Thibaudet.  Since I know little about music, I  should probably not comment on any parts of it, but it was a nice concert.

Then since it was after eleven, I fiugred that I might as well watch the Space Needle fireworks.  But after that, I could not fall asleep.


DR TCB, if my calculations are correct, factoring in the time difference you were falling asleep about the time Richard and I were leaving for Lima this morning.


Ginny, that must have been the car door slamming I  heard as I was drifting off.

We tried to be quiet, DR TCB!
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Jennifer on January 02, 2012, 12:22:29 PM
The violence level is comparable to the Swedish version. There are some very disturbing images of the victims of the serial killer and of the cat (too many of the cat). It's impossible to make the rape of Lisbeth anything but disturbing and her revenge is less graphic than the Swedish version without losing any of its impact. 

The images of the victims wasn't that disturbing to me. Is the rape less graphic? I found the rape and revenge much too graphic. I am guessing that these are less graphic in the US version. Is it actually suitable for a teenageer because to me the Swedish version was 18+.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Jennifer on January 02, 2012, 12:23:58 PM
The violence level is comparable to the Swedish version. There are some very disturbing images of the victims of the serial killer and of the cat (too many of the cat). It's impossible to make the rape of Lisbeth anything but disturbing and her revenge is less graphic than the Swedish version without losing any of its impact. 

My wife and I were going to see this today, but if an animal gets killed (the cat?), perhaps we'll pass.

Should we pass?
It's a fake cat. But it's disturbing nonetheless.

I don't remember the cat from the books or Swedish movie. So i guess it wasn't that memorable to me.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Jennifer on January 02, 2012, 12:25:22 PM
I didn't get to see all of the Rose parade. I went over to watch it with my niece. Although she wasn't that focused on it. Her idea of watching is doing something else at the same time. :)

But then at noon she got hungry. And then after that her sister got hungry.  So i will go thru my recording of it later.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: TCB on January 02, 2012, 12:29:29 PM
Oy, the tenants just called.  We had a huge windstorm last night and part of the fence at the rental blew over.

How strange, last night was the first night that we didn't have a wind storm.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: TCB on January 02, 2012, 12:31:46 PM
I'm up.  I didn't get to sleep until almost three thanks to non-stop and really loud sirens all over the San Fernando Valley - it went on for almost two hours - anything in the news about whatever it was?


Hopefully not more fires!
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: bk on January 02, 2012, 12:35:40 PM
I've been writing.  First I futzed with, finessed, and made additions to everything I'd written yesterday - that took almost an hour.  Since then I've written about nine pages, so that's pretty good, and I'm sure I'll do more this afternoon.  I wasn't too unhappy with what I'd written - it held my interest and seemed okay to me.  The musical director came and got his music.  I haven't done the jog yet but am about to, and after that I'll probably get something to eat, then try to do another four or five pages.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: bk on January 02, 2012, 12:36:58 PM
As to the title of the new book - yes, I've had the title since thinking of it, and no, I'm not quite ready to reveal what it is, although I don't think it would be so hard to guess.  And printing the first line of the book would give it away.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: TCB on January 02, 2012, 12:47:59 PM
I have always said that friends of mine must be crazy.  Here is my friend, Betzy (and one of the finest actresses I have ever worked with), at Tacoma's Polar Bear Plunge.

http://blog.thenewstribune.com/photo/2012/01/01/pt-defiance-polar-bear-plunge/#id=album-292381&comment-1644=undefined&num=content-5315093

Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: TCB on January 02, 2012, 12:52:53 PM
What happened to the fence?

See my earlier post--the wolf huffed and he puffed and he blew the damn thing down.  ;)


Wow!  Was that filmed for GRIMM?
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: TCB on January 02, 2012, 12:57:25 PM
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Quote from: TCB on January 01, 2012, 03:05:02 PM
I went to bed last night, but ended up staying awake until 4:00 a.m.  First I watched (or listened) to the Live at Lincoln Center New Year's Eve Concert.  They were doing an all Gershwin and Bernstein program.  They did CANDIDE and WEST SIDE STORY DANCES for the Bernstein and Concerto in F and the Rhapsody in Blue for Gershwin.  I was not familiar with the piano soloist, Jean-Yves Thibaudet.  Since I know little about music, I  should probably not comment on any parts of it, but it was a nice concert.

Then since it was after eleven, I fiugred that I might as well watch the Space Needle fireworks.  But after that, I could not fall asleep.


DR TCB, if my calculations are correct, factoring in the time difference you were falling asleep about the time Richard and I were leaving for Lima this morning.


Ginny, that must have been the car door slamming I  heard as I was drifting off.

We tried to be quiet, DR TCB!


I  could have felt a pea under my mattress, which I guess makes me a queen.
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Post by: TCB on January 02, 2012, 01:01:42 PM
For DR Cillaliz or any DR who has seen THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO

How violent is this version?  I've seen the Swedish version and read the books. But I am curious since it is for 13+ in US how violent this version is especially compared to the Swedish version (which i liked but found much violence).

I never read the book (s).  I never saw the Sedish version.  And I have no desire to see the new American version, even though I am a fan of Daniel Craig.
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Post by: Jennifer on January 02, 2012, 01:19:45 PM
For DR Cillaliz or any DR who has seen THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO

How violent is this version?  I've seen the Swedish version and read the books. But I am curious since it is for 13+ in US how violent this version is especially compared to the Swedish version (which i liked but found much violence).

I never read the book (s).  I never saw the Sedish version.  And I have no desire to see the new American version, even though I am a fan of Daniel Craig.

I loved the books. They are really great. So sorry we don't get to read the rest of this series (since the author died and the books that were drafts are not being released).  The Swedish versions were very good (although just too much violence for me).

I will definitely see the US version. Just wondering if i should wait for dvd. If it is really graphic then i'd rather have the option of fast forwarding.
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Post by: FJL on January 02, 2012, 01:45:28 PM
There is some good news already this year....

Aretha Franklin is engaged!!!!
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Post by: FJL on January 02, 2012, 01:46:57 PM
I've been writing.  First I futzed with, finessed, and made additions to everything I'd written yesterday - that took almost an hour. 

Wasn't there a play called FUTZ in the 1960s or 1970s? 
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Post by: TCB on January 02, 2012, 01:58:55 PM
Page Four!
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Post by: TCB on January 02, 2012, 02:00:14 PM
When I just read that Darth Vadar had died,  I thought they meant James Earl Jones.  Instead it was Bob Anderson.
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Post by: TCB on January 02, 2012, 02:03:40 PM
Is ESPN 1 and 2 now cinsidered part of a basic cable package?  I just wondered since most of the college bowl games are now on ESPN.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Ben on January 02, 2012, 02:17:43 PM
FUTZ (http://www.orlok.com/hair/holding/prepost/tom/NYT6-14-68.html)
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Druxy on January 02, 2012, 02:31:54 PM
The violence level is comparable to the Swedish version. There are some very disturbing images of the victims of the serial killer and of the cat (too many of the cat). It's impossible to make the rape of Lisbeth anything but disturbing and her revenge is less graphic than the Swedish version without losing any of its impact. 

My wife and I were going to see this today, but if an animal gets killed (the cat?), perhaps we'll pass.

Should we pass?
It's a fake cat. But it's disturbing nonetheless.

I don't remember the cat from the books or Swedish movie. So i guess it wasn't that memorable to me.

So we went and saw this today.

I hid my eyes in the" cat scene".

It's a very good film, but (script-wise) I think the Swedish version was better.
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Post by: Ginny on January 02, 2012, 02:38:49 PM
Fabulous finish to the Outback Bowl - Michigan State 33, Georgia 30 in triple overtime!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2012, 02:47:38 PM
After listening again to the national media say how little we know in Iowa etc.....this really cracked me up.  It's the Iowa Film Makers response to the National Media.   Here's the original version http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLZZ6JD0g9Y&feature=context&context=C34d2e3bADOEgsToPDskLIzcttxnekieViwwKt10_e (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLZZ6JD0g9Y&feature=context&context=C34d2e3bADOEgsToPDskLIzcttxnekieViwwKt10_e)

and here's the clean version, although they missed on bleep...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73vsqcpkFes&feature=context&context=C34d2e3bADOEgsToPDskLIzcttxnekieViwwKt10_e (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73vsqcpkFes&feature=context&context=C34d2e3bADOEgsToPDskLIzcttxnekieViwwKt10_e)
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2012, 02:53:12 PM
The violence level is comparable to the Swedish version. There are some very disturbing images of the victims of the serial killer and of the cat (too many of the cat). It's impossible to make the rape of Lisbeth anything but disturbing and her revenge is less graphic than the Swedish version without losing any of its impact. 

My wife and I were going to see this today, but if an animal gets killed (the cat?), perhaps we'll pass.

Should we pass?
It's a fake cat. But it's disturbing nonetheless.

I don't remember the cat from the books or Swedish movie. So i guess it wasn't that memorable to me.

So we went and saw this today.

I hid my eyes in the" cat scene".

It's a very good film, but (script-wise) I think the Swedish version was better.

The cat dying was in the book, I don't remember if it was in the Swedish version. 
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2012, 02:54:17 PM
What I hated about the US verision was the opening credits.  I thought it was loud awful and had nothing to do with the movie.  I actually thought they had started the movie then switched and put the wrong movie in and then switched back.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2012, 02:54:35 PM
Paul said he's never hated credits before, but he hated these
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Post by: Jeanne on January 02, 2012, 03:01:34 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 02, 2012, 03:03:29 PM
Count me among those who enjoy SHERLOCK. I've always enjoyed the old Sherlock Holmes, and would not have expected to like something so contemporary, but I did! As much as anything, I think it was VERY cleverly done. Very light, very fun.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 02, 2012, 03:06:11 PM
Bruce, the sirens were from the arson fires. There was one in North Hollywood. Yesterday the fire smell was so strong I had to check to make sure it wasn't here. And I'm in West LA! I haven't heard of all the locations, but many were in Hollywood or West Hollywood. The last I heard (a couple hours ago), the count was up to 43. 
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Post by: Laura on January 02, 2012, 03:08:03 PM
Poor Rex is back at the vet, under sedation, to see if he can figure out why Rex is not doing well.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Jeanne on January 02, 2012, 03:08:41 PM
Fun Outside the Box episode, Bruce.

BTW, I read an interesting article in the Wall St Journal, entitled Outside the Icebox, about an industrial designer. I enjoyed the title.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 02, 2012, 03:09:13 PM
Vibes to DC Rex. May he feel better soon!
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Post by: Jeanne on January 02, 2012, 03:09:26 PM
Time to get something to eat.

TTFN.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 02, 2012, 03:09:27 PM
Very funny episode of OUT OF THE BOX.  Who is that girl in the ensemble with the long dark hair and the eyes? 
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Post by: Jeanne on January 02, 2012, 03:10:46 PM
Oh, and DR DOUG, don't assume anything is worthless.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2012, 03:10:57 PM

GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO SPOILERS************



For DR Cillaliz or any DR who has seen THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO

How violent is this version?  I've seen the Swedish version and read the books. But I am curious since it is for 13+ in US how violent this version is especially compared to the Swedish version (which i liked but found much violence).

I think there's a more sex and nudity in this version, maybe I'm wrong, but it seemed like it. There are graphic photos of the victims and as has been mentioned the cat isn't just dead it's well...mangled.  It's still a violent film.  There are times when they cut to a door closing or cut and come back so you don't see the actual event, but know exactly what happened. I liked both versions of the film.  I was prepared to not like the US Version, but was really happy I did
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2012, 03:11:55 PM
CALLIE, BOO and RICKY SEND VIBES TO REX~~~~~


Me Too!~!
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 02, 2012, 03:13:32 PM
TOD:

ORDINARY PEOPLE
M*A*S*H
DON'T LOOK NOW

I've seen just about all of Paul Mazursky's films but I've never seen ALEX IN WONDERLAND.  I guess I haven't really missed anything...
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2012, 03:16:34 PM
The violence level is comparable to the Swedish version. There are some very disturbing images of the victims of the serial killer and of the cat (too many of the cat). It's impossible to make the rape of Lisbeth anything but disturbing and her revenge is less graphic than the Swedish version without losing any of its impact. 

The images of the victims wasn't that disturbing to me. Is the rape less graphic? I found the rape and revenge much too graphic. I am guessing that these are less graphic in the US version. Is it actually suitable for a teenageer because to me the Swedish version was 18+.

I should keep reading your posts before answering, lol.  The rape starts out pretty graphic, then fades to the door closing.  The revenge also starts pretty graphically, but you don't see it all.  It still made me cringe.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: elmore3003 on January 02, 2012, 03:17:39 PM
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Healthy Vibes for Rex and Coping Vibes for DR Laura! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

I have returned from a loverly afternoon chez DR Ben and Anthony. they are fantastic hosts and the dish and treats were deelish!
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 02, 2012, 03:22:00 PM
Diagnostic Vibes for Rex ~~~~~~~
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Post by: bk on January 02, 2012, 03:27:21 PM
I think you're talking about my helper, Heather Barr - she's got long dark hair and eyes.
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Post by: bk on January 02, 2012, 03:28:11 PM
I've done sixteen pages so far - very surprising.  I may do a few more later, but I certainly am thrilled to have done sixteen.  I'll take a break now.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 02, 2012, 03:31:49 PM
Deciding whether to devote my tv viewing this week to the Swedish GIRL/TATTOO movies or to the RSC LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF NICHOLAS NICKLEBY.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 02, 2012, 03:33:36 PM
I think you're talking about my helper, Heather Barr - she's got long dark hair and eyes.

She's very cute.  She "pops" in that number!
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 02, 2012, 03:37:38 PM
Did someone say they needed a copy of last week's Kennedy Center Honors broadcast?
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Post by: bk on January 02, 2012, 03:38:38 PM
I think you're talking about my helper, Heather Barr - she's got long dark hair and eyes.

She's very cute.  She "pops" in that number!

If it's who you mean, she appears in the next episode in a featured part. 
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Post by: FJL on January 02, 2012, 03:40:01 PM
Page 5!

Let's sing a song of Five!  How many is Five?

Sesame Street Five song dance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fzCnTg3kkA
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Michael on January 02, 2012, 03:41:53 PM
Hello everyone.

I hope everyone had a wonderful new year. I have lots and lots of posts to catch up on, but I want to congratulate Bruce for his two wins. (He was even competing against himself!)

Not sure when I will be able to post again, there is at least two more weeks of of being without my laptop.

All the best until then
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: TCB on January 02, 2012, 03:47:39 PM
After listening again to the national media say how little we know in Iowa etc.....this really cracked me up.  It's the Iowa Film Makers response to the National Media.   Here's the original version http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLZZ6JD0g9Y&feature=context&context=C34d2e3bADOEgsToPDskLIzcttxnekieViwwKt10_e (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLZZ6JD0g9Y&feature=context&context=C34d2e3bADOEgsToPDskLIzcttxnekieViwwKt10_e)

and here's the clean version, although they missed on bleep...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73vsqcpkFes&feature=context&context=C34d2e3bADOEgsToPDskLIzcttxnekieViwwKt10_e (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73vsqcpkFes&feature=context&context=C34d2e3bADOEgsToPDskLIzcttxnekieViwwKt10_e)


Touché
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: TCB on January 02, 2012, 03:48:26 PM
Fabulous finish to the Outback Bowl - Michigan State 33, Georgia 30 in triple overtime!

Damn, I knew I just have stayed with the Outback Bowl.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: TCB on January 02, 2012, 03:50:34 PM
Poor Rex is back at the vet, under sedation, to see if he can figure out why Rex is not doing well.

Prayers for poor DC Rex.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Laura on January 02, 2012, 03:53:17 PM
They've put him under general anesthesia now instead of just sedation.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: TCB on January 02, 2012, 04:03:35 PM
YouTube notified me at twenty minutes after midnight that the new Outside the Box was posted; and then at 1:00 p.m. it notifed me again.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: TCB on January 02, 2012, 04:04:19 PM
JMK, do you watch PORTLANDIA?
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 02, 2012, 04:24:10 PM
Page 5!

Let's sing a song of Five!  How many is Five?

Sesame Street Five song dance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fzCnTg3kkA

These Sesame Street number films were made by Jim Henson.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 02, 2012, 04:28:52 PM
Dinner:  Leftover pizza with double-garlic smoked kielbasa (and a glass of leftover merlot.)
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Druxy on January 02, 2012, 04:34:43 PM
What I hated about the US verision was the opening credits.  I thought it was loud awful and had nothing to do with the movie.  I actually thought they had started the movie then switched and put the wrong movie in and then switched back.

I agree.  They were a turn-off.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Druxy on January 02, 2012, 04:39:38 PM
This is why I don't enjoy going to movie theaters any more:

Somebody brought in their kid, and it whimpered and cried through the first half hour of the film.


 >:(
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Druxy on January 02, 2012, 04:42:23 PM
They also showed 4-5 trailers before the movie.

All look like big budget productions, but there was not one of them that I would care to see.  Not even on DVD.

And, I used to love going to the movies.

 :(
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: JMK on January 02, 2012, 04:56:57 PM
JMK, do you watch PORTLANDIA?

Yes. (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Portlandia-Blu-ray/25836/#Review)

Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Laura on January 02, 2012, 05:08:25 PM
I quit going to movies years ago, Druxy.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2012, 05:10:58 PM
Good Evening!

It was a good afternoon for a glass of a nice Pinot Noir from the Loire Valley. -And a burger & frites... And some incredibly tasty homemade mayonnaise. :)
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2012, 05:12:58 PM
Did someone say they needed a copy of last week's Kennedy Center Honors broadcast?

<raises hand>

Although at this point, all I really need to track down is the performing part of the Yo-Yo Ma tribute. I also think DR George may have recorded it for me too.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Ben on January 02, 2012, 05:50:02 PM
We had a wonderful visit with Larry. We had hot chocolate, gingerbread cookies, fresh strawberries and smoked gouda with crackers. It was a great afternoon! Thanks, Lar.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Ginny on January 02, 2012, 06:02:53 PM
Rats!  I thought maybe Wisconsin could hold on to win the Rose Bowl...
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Post by: TCB on January 02, 2012, 06:05:09 PM

Go


Oregon!
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Post by: KevinH on January 02, 2012, 06:05:38 PM
Well, the long weekend is just about over.   I met friends for dinner at the Macaroni Grill, which I believe is a chain, though I'm not sure where else they're located.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: TCB on January 02, 2012, 06:07:17 PM
Now, isn't this a handsome photo for the New Year?

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Post by: JMK on January 02, 2012, 06:22:00 PM
Fantastic Rose Bowl Game, though Betsy and her Wisconsin friends are a bit dismayed at the outcome.  Weirdest ever ending to a football game.
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Post by: Ginny on January 02, 2012, 06:36:50 PM
Yes, it was a very weird ending to the Rose Bowl, DR JMK.  The Big Ten, except for Michigan State, has been pretty pitiful in the post-season.  Maybe Michigan can bring home some Sugar tomorrow:

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Post by: TCB on January 02, 2012, 06:51:06 PM
Sorry, Ginny, for my enthusiasm.
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Post by: Laura on January 02, 2012, 06:52:29 PM
Rex is home. They really don't know what's going on, though.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: TCB on January 02, 2012, 06:53:33 PM
Rex is home. They really don't know what's going on, though.

I hope he starts to feel better tomorrow.
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Post by: Laura on January 02, 2012, 06:57:15 PM
Thanks. I hope so, too.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2012, 06:59:16 PM
Well...

I don't think you have to be or have been a stage manager to appreciate(?) this:

Stage Manager Ryan Gosling (http://standbyheygirl.tumblr.com/)

;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2012, 06:59:29 PM
~~~~~CONTINUED VIBES TO DC REX~~~~~
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2012, 07:11:37 PM
WELCOME TO PAGE SIX!!!!!!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2012, 07:12:03 PM
*I seem to start a lot of Page Sixes. Or would that be "Six's"?
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 02, 2012, 07:12:25 PM
Did someone say they needed a copy of last week's Kennedy Center Honors broadcast?

<raises hand>
J
Although at this point, all I really need to track down is the performing part of the Yo-Yo Ma tribute. I also think DR George may have recorded it for me too.

If DR George hasn't burned or mailed it yet, I can send.

I'm going to make a master copy tonight.  PM me whatever address you want me to send it to.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Ginny on January 02, 2012, 07:27:24 PM
Sorry, Ginny, for my enthusiasm.

No problem, DR TCB, Oregon was awesome!
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 02, 2012, 07:31:32 PM
Did someone say they needed a copy of last week's Kennedy Center Honors broadcast?

<raises hand>

Although at this point, all I really need to track down is the performing part of the Yo-Yo Ma tribute. I also think DR George may have recorded it for me too.

Um, one problem--I recorded it in standard TV, not HD.  If DR George recorded in HD, you might prefer his copy (and I'm being presumptious since I can't speak for DR George...)
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Ginny on January 02, 2012, 07:40:55 PM
The only productive things I've done today were 1) a cardio walk around the basement, 2) Richard's favorite chicken and rice for dinner, and 3) running and unloading the dishwasher.  Why am I so tired?

'night!
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2012, 07:48:13 PM
Did someone say they needed a copy of last week's Kennedy Center Honors broadcast?

<raises hand>

Although at this point, all I really need to track down is the performing part of the Yo-Yo Ma tribute. I also think DR George may have recorded it for me too.

Um, one problem--I recorded it in standard TV, not HD.  If DR George recorded in HD, you might prefer his copy (and I'm being presumptious since I can't speak for DR George...)

In all honesty, the whole standard vs. HD doesn't make a difference to me.

And I also found that someone uploaded the complete Yo-Yo Ma tribute to YouTube... Wow, that was beautiful! And, yes, it made me cry.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: John G. on January 02, 2012, 07:52:42 PM
What I hated about the US verision was the opening credits.  I thought it was loud awful and had nothing to do with the movie.  I actually thought they had started the movie then switched and put the wrong movie in and then switched back.
I completely agree. The credit scenes were some sort of sadist's latex fantasy gone wrong.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2012, 08:02:21 PM
Oh...

It turns out that my father needs to head up to Fairfax tomorrow too to drop off some paperwork, so I'll be able to head up with him. He'll drop me off at my brother's place, I'll get my stuff organized there, and then we'll all probably have dinner up there before we head back down to Richmond tomorrow night. I like it when things work out that way.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2012, 08:08:51 PM
In other news...

I think I had too much coffee/tea/caffeine today. Thankfully, my stomach is not bothering me, but I've been feeling the "caffeine drop" for the past few hours. I think I'll take advantage of that and start to get ready for bed - which is a good thing since I have to be up early tomorrow to head up to Fairfax with my parents.

So...

Goodnight.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: John G. on January 02, 2012, 08:13:52 PM
Well, I think I've passed the kidney stone. So, that's my progress for the day.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Laura on January 02, 2012, 08:16:08 PM
Oh, well, I guess that's a good thing, John G.

Um. Congratulations?
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Post by: John G. on January 02, 2012, 08:17:45 PM
I went to see "My Week with Marilyn" today. Thoroughly enjoyed it, though the script was a little soft. Just great performances all around. And if you enjoyed the casting of "Downton Abbey," then you'll have fun with the appearances of all these great British actors, including Michael Kitchen, Dominic Cooper, Emma Watson, Judi Dench and even the guy who plays the head of the staff on "Downton Abbey."  
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Post by: John G. on January 02, 2012, 08:18:05 PM
Oh, well, I guess that's a good thing, John G.

Um. Congratulations?
Thanks. I think I'll be able to go to work tomorrow.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Laura on January 02, 2012, 08:25:54 PM
Well, then, that's a good thing!
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: John G. on January 02, 2012, 08:40:15 PM
I think I'm done for. Night, all.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2012, 08:45:32 PM
They also showed 4-5 trailers before the movie.

All look like big budget productions, but there was not one of them that I would care to see.  Not even on DVD.

And, I used to love going to the movies.

 :(

It's not so bad when it's free.  I'm trying to win a free pass again so I'm going to quite a few now. 
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: JMK on January 02, 2012, 08:45:43 PM
Well, I think I've passed the kidney stone. So, that's my progress for the day.

I had horrible kidney stones two years ago, John, and know the agony.  I actually had to be ambulanced to the ER in the middle of the night.  It was hideous.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2012, 08:47:17 PM
Rex is home. They really don't know what's going on, though.

Poor Rex....vibes he wakes up feeling better tomorrow
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2012, 08:49:37 PM
I went to see "My Week with Marilyn" today. Thoroughly enjoyed it, though the script was a little soft. Just great performances all around. And if you enjoyed the casting of "Downton Abbey," then you'll have fun with the appearances of all these great British actors, including Michael Kitchen, Dominic Cooper, Emma Watson, Judi Dench and even the guy who plays the head of the staff on "Downton Abbey."  

Hope that's not where you passed the kindney stone.....I'm sorry, but it was the first thing that ran though my mind
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2012, 08:51:31 PM
I think it's all the political ads and calls.  I've had 12 calls today, I let them all go to voicemail and the ads are nonstop.   Wednesday can't come soon enough.   You know it's bad when the gingivitis commercial is a welcome relief
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Laura on January 02, 2012, 08:54:26 PM
Cillaliz, I would unplug the phone and turn off the tv.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Laura on January 02, 2012, 08:55:02 PM
Rex is home. They really don't know what's going on, though.

Poor Rex....vibes he wakes up feeling better tomorrow

Thanks. But I think he is in for a long recovery. Poor kitty.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2012, 09:05:25 PM
Cillaliz, I would unplug the phone and turn off the tv.

I've gotten used to not answering and unless you kept the tv off from about September until Wednesday, you can't avoid the ads.  If they had taken the millions and millions and millions they spent attacking each other on tv and given it to something useful maybe it would have made a difference
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2012, 09:05:42 PM
DR Laura, what are his symptoms
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2012, 09:07:48 PM
Wednesday here will be like Ash Wednesday is in New Orleans.  It goes from insanity to quiet over night.   I can't wait. 
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2012, 09:09:58 PM
DR Laura, I'd unplug the phone, but my parents always call on the house phone and not the cell phone, so I don't want to unplug
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2012, 09:10:13 PM
Has anyone mentioned they arrested the suspected arsonist?
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: bk on January 02, 2012, 09:16:04 PM
If the suspect is indeed the guilty party I hope they throw him in jail and throw away the key.  I don't care what kind of tiff he's having with the immigration department, he has started the year off on a very bad foot for a lot of people, and he has no right to do that because he's not happy with some department.  He hurt innocent people who have never done him a bad turn.  What a JERK.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: bk on January 02, 2012, 09:16:36 PM
I have finished with my viewing and writing for the evening.  I did about twenty pages and got to the end of the section I was on.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: George on January 02, 2012, 11:30:26 PM
Today was supposed to be a day of staying home and doing nothing except laundry and TV watching.  Well, this morning my friend Margo called and asked if I wanted to have lunch downtown at a local sandwich shop with her and her friend Marsha.  I said sure!  We met at 1:00 pm and had lunch.  I had egg salad with bacon and pepperjack cheese...yummy...and a three-layer peppermint cake with the middle layer being peppermint cheesecake...VERY YUMMY!
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: George on January 02, 2012, 11:32:32 PM
After that, I went next door to a local bookstore where my friend Rick works on Mondays.  We chatted for almost three hours!  I got home just in time to heat up some frozen meatballs and "roasted red pepper queso sauce" to bring to the TAO (http://www.olytheater.com/) potluck.  I went there and had lots of food...including mine, there were three, count 'em THREE different kinds of meatballs!  A good time was had by all.  We talked about our next show, a stage version of Roger Corman's "A Bucket of Blood," which starts rehearsal next Monday (I play the art critic at the end of the show).  And then I got home about an hour ago.  No laundry was done.  It's now too late.  I just hope that I can find another sock...I have only been able to find one clean sock.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: George on January 02, 2012, 11:34:08 PM
Actually, in between chatting with my friend Rick and coming home, I did do a little shopping.  How could I forget about that?  I bought two new shirts (I had $45 in gift cards!) and some mini-peanut butter cups, so it all only cost me about $6 and change. :) Then I came home and heated up the meatballs and cheese sauce.
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: George on January 02, 2012, 11:35:06 PM
And the word of the day is: NOVATION!

And The Song Of The Day Is:   SOMEONE IN A TREE

One of my absolute, all-time favorite musical theater songs!!
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: George on January 02, 2012, 11:54:12 PM
Did someone say they needed a copy of last week's Kennedy Center Honors broadcast?

<raises hand>

Although at this point, all I really need to track down is the performing part of the Yo-Yo Ma tribute. I also think DR George may have recorded it for me too.

Um, one problem--I recorded it in standard TV, not HD.  If DR George recorded in HD, you might prefer his copy (and I'm being presumptious since I can't speak for DR George...)

Actually, I also recorded it in standard def.  My sister's boyfriend can record in hi-def, but I can't...and he didn't record this.  So, take your pick as to who should send it to you. :)
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: George on January 03, 2012, 12:01:31 AM
Here's the direct link to episode five.  It's almost finished "processing" and should be up momentarily.  "Like" if you like, leave comments if you like, and, most importantly, share it on Facebook and with all your friends.

http://youtu.be/CgrhPYR5q5w

Well, Big Happy Pants! ;D I think that this should be TAO's next big show!!

It probably will be, but I won't see it unless Gregory Harrison and DR George are both in the show!

I'd PAY to be in a show with Gregory Harrison!! :D
Title: Re: BEGINNING THE NEW BOOK
Post by: George on January 03, 2012, 12:01:53 AM
Poor Rex is back at the vet, under sedation, to see if he can figure out why Rex is not doing well.

~~~Continuing Vibes for DC Rex!!~~~