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Title: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: bk on July 19, 2012, 12:14:12 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were operating not only on little sleep but on Mrs. Moss's Mole, and now it is time for you to post until the operating cows come home.
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Post by: bk on July 19, 2012, 12:16:40 AM
And the word of the day is: COLLOQUY. 
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Post by: bk on July 19, 2012, 12:17:46 AM
Here's the link to The Sound of Follies article:  http://kritzerland.com/news.htm
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Post by: Ben on July 19, 2012, 02:19:33 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Danise on July 19, 2012, 03:25:22 AM
Morning all.  I was tired last night and got to bed late (for me).  Now I'm running late this morning but I did do my 3 miles!

Vibes to all!

Special vibes to DR CIlla and TCB!

Moving vibes to DR Elmore!

Have a wonder filled day!
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Post by: Ben on July 19, 2012, 03:41:20 AM
It has cooled off. Temps in the 70s but the humidity is high. I'll live with it.

Off to work.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 19, 2012, 04:30:45 AM
Good morning, all.

About to read the Follies article over this here very important cup of coffee.
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Post by: John G. on July 19, 2012, 04:33:27 AM
Good morning, all.

Continued healing vibes for Cillaliz, TCB and anyone else in need.

Gee, but morning comes early.
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Post by: John G. on July 19, 2012, 04:39:53 AM
Jean Hagan is amazing in Singin' in the Rain. Her "I ain't people ..." speech is one of the funniest things ever captured on film. No matter how many times I see that movie, she reduces me to tears of laughter in that one.

TOD:

In addition to Singin' in the Rain:

Gene Kelly:
The Pirate
On the Town
Les Girls

Donald O'Connor:
Call Me Madam
There's No Business Like Show Business

Debbie Reynolds:
The Pleasure of His Company
What's the Matter with Helen

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Post by: Jrand73 on July 19, 2012, 05:11:31 AM
Very good article on FOLLIES!
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 19, 2012, 05:14:03 AM
TOD:

Well, I like about everything done by two of the performers mentioned and just about NOTHING done by the third performer EXCEPT Singin' In the Rain - and I don't like that performer much in it.

But I have been read the riot act here by some for expressing my opinion on that performer, so I will just make lists for the other two:

Donald O'Conner:  No Business Like Show Business, Anything Goes

Debbie Reynolds: This Happy Feeling, Tammy
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 19, 2012, 05:18:39 AM
FOLLIES article is wonderful.  I never tire of reading about this stuff.

Apologies to BK for an annoying copy-editing question.  But I want to understand this clearly anyway, so...

In this sentence, should the "a" be there, or did you mean to convey the negative, that with three-track tapes you had, in fact, almost NO control?

"But on three-track recordings everything was basically mixed and you had [a] little control over what was on each of those three tracks."
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 19, 2012, 05:24:14 AM
Dark here, nice break in the weather.  Just stepped outside to see what it feels like and I wouldn't be happy with this dampness in the house, so I'm keeping the a/c on.  Lightly.  Courteously.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 19, 2012, 05:24:28 AM
Good morning, all! I slept terribly: I awoke at 1:30 with an anxiety attack about moving in the office next week. Around 2, I decided to get out of bed and see what was going onin my cpmputer life since I couldn't sleep. About an hour later, I went back to bed, couldn't sleep, so I read a bit. I turned off the lights around 4:10am. Now I am sleepy, irritable and discontent.

So, I am heading to Toyland, hoping that the DEAREST ENEMY corrections I've asked for are made so I can reprint one number. Then I will ponder the shape of the office and where all of the things in the McGlinnventory that should have been dumped over two years ago are going to occupy space. If this isn't accomplished ASAP, before the movers start dumpng things - shelving, cartons, furniture - into the office, there can no organization for acouple of months, since Curtis will be away amd I cannot do it alone.

I have much advice for all of you, after working for too many years with only a few competent folk and a lot of incompetent fools, but I am saving it for the memoirs.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 19, 2012, 05:27:48 AM
Also, this morning, I've been asked to redo a DEAREST ENEMY rehearsal schedule I was asked to do in May. I passed it off on theconductor wh's never bothered to give any input on it since then.

I have to call a friend of mine in Ohio whose son died of a stroke this week.  That's later today.

I have to talk to the Man From Philadelphia. That wll happen whenever he calls.

Someone, just shoot me.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 19, 2012, 05:38:13 AM
TOD

I'm less familiar with "Rain" than most people, so:

Gene Kelly - On the Town, An American in Paris
Donald O'Connor - Call Me Madam, Anything Goes
Debbie Reynolds - The Rat Race, The Pleasure of His Company
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 19, 2012, 05:39:37 AM
VIBES and an Oy! or two for DR ELMORE's day.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 19, 2012, 05:52:57 AM
TOD:

Mr. Kelly:
ON THE TOWN
INHERIT THE WIND
THE PIRATE

Mr. O'Connor:
THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS
CALL ME MADAM

Miss Reynolds:
THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN
MOTHER
THE CATERED AFFAIR
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 19, 2012, 06:09:43 AM
This amazing photo was posted all over Twitter last night:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/WandaDuck/191n003WeatherNEWc--525x550.jpg)

The pic was taken by ex-Giants linebacker Dhani Jones whose flight had just taken off from LaGuardia.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 19, 2012, 06:19:19 AM
I had ordered Chapin's EVERYTHING WAS POSSIBLE as soon as it was available on Amazon.  I cracked it open the day I received it but I initially found it a dry read.  I put it down and didn't touch it for almost a year.  But the second time around, I was pepared for Chapin's objective observational style (which actually works very well) and I devoured the book.  It is a must-read for Sondheim fans.
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Post by: Druxy on July 19, 2012, 06:23:35 AM
TOD:

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN
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Post by: Druxy on July 19, 2012, 06:25:22 AM
After hearing the news reports yesterday about what happened in Bulgaria, we decided to watch MUNICH.
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Post by: Kerry on July 19, 2012, 06:33:23 AM
It's Thursday.  The sunrise was spectacular this morning, and there was a rainbow in the western sky.  Not a bad way to start the day.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on July 19, 2012, 06:36:12 AM
And the word of the day is: COLLOQUY. 

And The Song Of The Day Is:  SOMEONE IN A TREE
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Post by: John G. on July 19, 2012, 06:37:05 AM
Very good article on FOLLIES!
Ditto that thought.
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 19, 2012, 06:39:59 AM
Vibes for DR ELMORE.

We got a bit of rain yesterday....a LOT of rain in places other than where I was.....perhaps some for us today.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Matthew on July 19, 2012, 07:10:50 AM
I think I'm in the running with bk on operating on little sleep. 
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 19, 2012, 07:14:15 AM
Greetings from Toyland!

I am waiting on word about the DEAREST ENEMY fixes, I have a date with Skip Kennon tomorrow to help me with this office and I am hoping Peter Foley, who is younger than either Skip or I, will come and help us a bit as well.

I am hoping that my colleague Curtis tomorrow can untangle the numerous cables and wires so neither move cuts out our internet or hookups with computer and barely working, but very damaged, printer.

Oy!
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 19, 2012, 07:40:05 AM
There were some little pitter pats of rain just now....maybe more later.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 19, 2012, 07:47:50 AM
One more.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 19, 2012, 07:48:03 AM
2.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 19, 2012, 08:06:16 AM
Here's the link to The Sound of Follies article:  http://kritzerland.com/news.htm

:D  Bravo!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 19, 2012, 08:09:57 AM
TOD:

Kelly:  The Pirate, Singin in the Rain, An American in Paris  (all for the dancing, not the acting). On the Town for both acting/dancing.

O'Connor:  Singin in the Rain, There's No Business Like Show Business, Call Me Madam and his Francis movies.

Reynolds:  The Unsinkable Molly Brown, My Six Loves, How the West Was Won, Singin in the Rain
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Post by: John G. on July 19, 2012, 08:10:08 AM
I'm pleased to read that "Saving Aimee," now called "Scandalous," is coming to Broadway. The premise sounds so intriguing and hopefully enough work has been done on the show to have it in shape:

http://www.broadway.com/buzz/162994/carolee-carmello-to-play-aimee-semple-mcpherson-in-broadway-premiere-of-scandalous/
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 19, 2012, 08:32:09 AM
I keep thinking today is Friday.
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Post by: Jennifer on July 19, 2012, 09:19:15 AM
There are a lot of Downton Abbey people nominated for the Emmys: Hugh Bonneville (Robert Crawley), Brendan Coyle (John Bates), Jim Carter (Mr. Carson) , Michelle Dockery (Mary), Joanne Froggatt (Anna), Maggie Smith.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: bk on July 19, 2012, 10:02:01 AM
Chas, the sentence is confusing but it's what I meant - I should have added the word "only" - but the intention is you have a little control in the mix, not a lot.
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Post by: bk on July 19, 2012, 10:02:19 AM
I'm up - I think I got nine hours of sleep.
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Post by: TCB on July 19, 2012, 10:09:54 AM
I apologize that I was E & T yesterday afternoon and evening.  All week I have been suffering from leg cramps and charlie horses.  Yesterday was so bad that I just turned off the computer when I got back from P.T., and spent the rest of the day on my bed (alone).  I think the problem may be the statins I have taking for my cholesterol, or my blood pressure, or for something.  Anyway today isn't starting out much better, but I have a Safeway delivery sometime today, so I must remain upright until then.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: TCB on July 19, 2012, 10:11:51 AM
Jrand61, I didn't know you had three small parts.  What roles are you playing?  Actually, I could have seen you as Mrs. Meers.
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Post by: TCB on July 19, 2012, 10:12:31 AM
Here's the link to The Sound of Follies article:  http://kritzerland.com/news.htm


Great article.
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Post by: TCB on July 19, 2012, 10:13:28 AM
Morning all.  I was tired last night and got to bed late (for me).  Now I'm running late this morning but I did do my 3 miles!

Vibes to all!

Special vibes to DR CIlla and TCB!

Moving vibes to DR Elmore!

Have a wonder filled day!

Danise, are you going out and walking morning and evening, or are you using a treadmill?
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: TCB on July 19, 2012, 10:14:59 AM
It has cooled off. Temps in the 70s but the humidity is high. I'll live with it.

Off to work.

It is only 63 degrees here this morning, but our humidity is 73%.  Yuck.
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Post by: TCB on July 19, 2012, 10:16:31 AM
Jean Hagan is amazing in Singin' in the Rain. Her "I ain't people ..." speech is one of the funniest things ever captured on film. No matter how many times I see that movie, she reduces me to tears of laughter in that one.

TOD:

In addition to Singin' in the Rain:

Gene Kelly:
The Pirate
On the Town
Les Girls

Donald O'Connor:
Call Me Madam
There's No Business Like Show Business

Debbie Reynolds:
The Pleasure of His Company
What's the Matter with Helen




"I can't stand it!"
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: John G. on July 19, 2012, 10:37:53 AM
Vibes and prayers, TCB. Charley horses ain't fun.
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Post by: TCB on July 19, 2012, 11:35:35 AM
I'm pleased to read that "Saving Aimee," now called "Scandalous," is coming to Broadway. The premise sounds so intriguing and hopefully enough work has been done on the show to have it in shape:

http://www.broadway.com/buzz/162994/carolee-carmello-to-play-aimee-semple-mcpherson-in-broadway-premiere-of-scandalous/

Not very many people that saw SAVING AIMEE in Seattle were very thrilled by the show.
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Post by: George on July 19, 2012, 11:45:40 AM
Jean Hagan is amazing in Singin' in the Rain. Her "I ain't people ..." speech is one of the funniest things ever captured on film. No matter how many times I see that movie, she reduces me to tears of laughter in that one.

I remember reading this on IMDb in the trivia (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0045152/trivia) section for the movie:

Quote
The role of the ditzy movie diva Lina Lamont was written with Judy Holliday in mind. Holliday was a close friend of Betty Comden and Adolph Green, and they even modeled the character on routines they had worked up with Holliday back when they were part of a satirical group called The Revuers in New York. Timing was everything, however, and the idea of casting Holliday was vetoed after she hit it big in Born Yesterday. Everyone figured she'd be uninterested in the supporting part but, as it turned out, the lovely Jean Hagen, Holliday's understudy on Broadway for "Born Yesterday", got the part.

I loved Jean Hagen in the role, but I alway wonder what Judy Holliday would've been like.
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Post by: George on July 19, 2012, 11:47:59 AM
I apologiz that I was E & T yesterday afternoon and evening.  All week I have been suffering from leg cramps and charlie horses.  Yesterday was so bad that I just turned off the computer when I got back from P.T., and spent the rest of the day on my bed (alone).  I think the problem may be the statins I have taking for my cholesterol, or my blood pressure, or for something.  Anyway today isn't starting out much better, but I have a Safeway delivery sometime today, so I must remain upright until then.

~~~CONTINUING VIBES FOR DR TCB!!~~~
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Post by: TCB on July 19, 2012, 11:49:10 AM
TOD

Donald O'Connor:  FRANCIS THE TALKING MULE, CALL ME MADAM

Debbie Reynolds:  THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN, TAMMY AND THE BACHELOR, IN & OUT

If I have to pick a film for Gene Kelly, I guess it would be INHERIT THE WIND.
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Post by: TCB on July 19, 2012, 11:58:39 AM
This week I finished reading the book FULL SERVICE written by DR MBarnum's boyfriend Scotty Bowers.  It was an interesting book.  I wish there was some way to know which parts of the book were factual and which ones were extensions of Mr. Bowers' imagination.  In particular, I wonder about his assertion that the romance between Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn was a total fabrication of the studios and the press agents.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 19, 2012, 12:02:56 PM
This week I finished reading the book FULL SERVICE written by DR MBarnum's boyfriend Scotty Bowers.  It was an interesting book.  I wish there was some way to know which parts of the book were factual and which ones were extensions of Mr. Bowers' imagination.  In particular, I wonder about his assertion that the romance between Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn was a total fabrication of the studios and the press agents.

Well, since Hepburn was a lesbian . . .
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Post by: George on July 19, 2012, 12:07:32 PM
Topic of the Day:

In addition to Singin' in the Rain:

Gene Kelly:
Brigadoon
Les Demoiselles de Rochefort
On the Town
Summer Stock
Xanadu

Donald O'Connor:
Call Me Madam
There's No Business Like Show Business
Various Francis movies

Debbie Reynolds:
Goodbye Charlie
The Unsinkable Molly Brown
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Post by: TCB on July 19, 2012, 12:12:12 PM
This week I finished reading the book FULL SERVICE written by DR MBarnum's boyfriend Scotty Bowers.  It was an interesting book.  I wish there was some way to know which parts of the book were factual and which ones were extensions of Mr. Bowers' imagination.  In particular, I wonder about his assertion that the romance between Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn was a total fabrication of the studios and the press agents.

Well, since Hepburn was a lesbian . . .

Well, that is what Scotty says, too.
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Post by: John G. on July 19, 2012, 12:20:46 PM
I want to like Judy Holliday, who supposedly had an affair with Katharine Hepburn, thus tying all these strings together, too much on the screen, so I would probably have more sympathy for Lina. And I think that would work against the character.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 19, 2012, 12:26:59 PM
This week I finished reading the book FULL SERVICE written by DR MBarnum's boyfriend Scotty Bowers.  It was an interesting book.  I wish there was some way to know which parts of the book were factual and which ones were extensions of Mr. Bowers' imagination.  In particular, I wonder about his assertion that the romance between Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn was a total fabrication of the studios and the press agents.

Well, since Hepburn was a lesbian . . .

Well, that is what Scotty says, too.

Only the intimation I got was that she was Tracy's beard.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 19, 2012, 12:27:36 PM
I want to like Judy Holliday, who supposedly had an affair with Katharine Hepburn, thus tying all these strings together, too much on the screen, so I would probably have more sympathy for Lina. And I think that would work against the character.

That, plus the fact that Lina Lamont was too small a part at the time in Holliday's career.
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Post by: TCB on July 19, 2012, 12:31:49 PM
This week I finished reading the book FULL SERVICE written by DR MBarnum's boyfriend Scotty Bowers.  It was an interesting book.  I wish there was some way to know which parts of the book were factual and which ones were extensions of Mr. Bowers' imagination.  In particular, I wonder about his assertion that the romance between Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn was a total fabrication of the studios and the press agents.

Well, since Hepburn was a lesbian . . .

Well, that is what Scotty says, too.

Only the intimation I got was that she was Tracy's beard.

Well, Scotty said he fixed Katherine up with over 150 women.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 19, 2012, 12:35:47 PM
This week I finished reading the book FULL SERVICE written by DR MBarnum's boyfriend Scotty Bowers.  It was an interesting book.  I wish there was some way to know which parts of the book were factual and which ones were extensions of Mr. Bowers' imagination.  In particular, I wonder about his assertion that the romance between Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn was a total fabrication of the studios and the press agents.

Well, since Hepburn was a lesbian . . .

Well, that is what Scotty says, too.

I was sure that once she died, the word would get out. And it has! I met her companion Phyllis once, who had been the companion of the lesbian actress Constance Collier.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 19, 2012, 12:37:30 PM
I want to like Judy Holliday, who supposedly had an affair with Katharine Hepburn, thus tying all these strings together, too much on the screen, so I would probably have more sympathy for Lina. And I think that would work against the character.

I could see Comden and Green writing the role for Holliday; they were old friends, and they would soon write BELLS ARE RINGING for her.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 19, 2012, 12:41:17 PM
Hello, everyone.

Add me to the list of the sleep-deprived.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 19, 2012, 12:44:25 PM
Continued moving vibes to DR Elmore.

I hate moving. Prior to the move I know where everything is. After the move--ugh! Many years ago I learned to pack up nonessentials early, with the boxes marked as such, then mark the real essentials accordingly, too, so I know which boxes to unpack right away, and which can wait. That does help.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 19, 2012, 12:47:00 PM
I read the posts last night and kept thinking about how much I miss all the weather drama on the East Coast, when viola! it started to rain. Thunder even! It didn't last long, though. It's now clear and sunny.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 19, 2012, 12:49:09 PM
I need a nap.
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Post by: George on July 19, 2012, 12:51:53 PM
I have to call a friend of mine in Ohio whose son died of a stroke this week.  That's later today.

Larry, my condolenses to your friend. :'(
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Post by: TCB on July 19, 2012, 12:56:00 PM
Hello, everyone.

Add me to the list of the sleep-deprived.


Hello, sleep-deprived!
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Post by: TCB on July 19, 2012, 12:57:52 PM
I have to call a friend of mine in Ohio whose son died of a stroke this week.  That's later today.

Larry, my condolenses to your friend. :'(

Yes, Ditto!  My apologies for not mentioning it sooner.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 19, 2012, 01:02:46 PM
Condolences to Elmore, sorry about your friend
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 19, 2012, 01:03:02 PM
I want rain!!! We haven't had a drop.  It's really really hot though
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 19, 2012, 01:04:10 PM
I was really hurting when I woke up this morning, but after my meds had a chance to kick in, I felt pretty good.  I'm going to try to switch to Aleve tonight and see if it works.  If so, I'll go to work tomorrow and try to catch up
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 19, 2012, 01:08:59 PM
I decided to look around at other cars instead of just getting  another Prius.  Every car I looked at was missing something I really loved about my Prius.  So, I looked at all the options on the 2012 Prius' and decided that there was one on the dealer's lot here in town that has everything I want.   So, I went to the dealership. I know the people there and have gotten my last two cars there.  They were great.  They let me put the car on hold without a deposit until my insurance money comes it.  So they'll hold it on the lot and I'll buy it when the money comes it.  I'll be able to put enough down from the insurance money that my payment will actually be a lot lower than it was now.  I am happy.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 19, 2012, 01:09:53 PM
I also searched the internet for ideal price points etc and got the car for just a little over invoice.  I'm happy with that
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Post by: Jennifer on July 19, 2012, 01:14:23 PM
Vibes for DR TCB.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: Jennifer on July 19, 2012, 01:15:22 PM
Vibes for DR CIllaliz too. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 19, 2012, 01:33:19 PM
Thanks! 
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Post by: Jane on July 19, 2012, 01:40:31 PM
Now I'm running late this morning but I did do my 3 miles!

I'm very impressed with you!
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Post by: Jane on July 19, 2012, 01:41:30 PM
It has cooled off. Temps in the 70s but the humidity is high. I'll live with it.

Off to work.

I spoke to Craig a little bit ago and he wishes it would cool off in Maryland.
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Post by: Jane on July 19, 2012, 01:43:12 PM
This amazing photo was posted all over Twitter last night:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/WandaDuck/191n003WeatherNEWc--525x550.jpg)

The pic was taken by ex-Giants linebacker Dhani Jones whose flight had just taken off from LaGuardia.

Cool.
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Post by: Jane on July 19, 2012, 01:44:10 PM
DR elmore, my condolences to your friend on the loss of her child. :(
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Post by: Druxy on July 19, 2012, 01:44:40 PM
This week I finished reading the book FULL SERVICE written by DR MBarnum's boyfriend Scotty Bowers.  It was an interesting book.  I wish there was some way to know which parts of the book were factual and which ones were extensions of Mr. Bowers' imagination.  In particular, I wonder about his assertion that the romance between Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn was a total fabrication of the studios and the press agents.

Well, since Hepburn was a lesbian . . .

Well, that is what Scotty says, too.

Only the intimation I got was that she was Tracy's beard.

Well, Scotty said he fixed Katherine up with over 150 women.

I'm always very suspicious of these books that scandalize famous people after they are dead.

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Post by: Jane on July 19, 2012, 01:44:53 PM
There are a lot of Downton Abbey people nominated for the Emmys: Hugh Bonneville (Robert Crawley), Brendan Coyle (John Bates), Jim Carter (Mr. Carson) , Michelle Dockery (Mary), Joanne Froggatt (Anna), Maggie Smith.

And everyone of them, IMHO, is worthy of the nomination.
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Post by: TCB on July 19, 2012, 01:47:42 PM
Thanks!
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Post by: Jane on July 19, 2012, 01:58:36 PM
Jean Hagan is amazing in Singin' in the Rain. Her "I ain't people ..." speech is one of the funniest things ever captured on film. No matter how many times I see that movie, she reduces me to tears of laughter in that one.

I remember reading this on IMDb in the trivia (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0045152/trivia) section for the movie:

Quote
The role of the ditzy movie diva Lina Lamont was written with Judy Holliday in mind. Holliday was a close friend of Betty Comden and Adolph Green, and they even modeled the character on routines they had worked up with Holliday back when they were part of a satirical group called The Revuers in New York. Timing was everything, however, and the idea of casting Holliday was vetoed after she hit it big in Born Yesterday. Everyone figured she'd be uninterested in the supporting part but, as it turned out, the lovely Jean Hagen, Holliday's understudy on Broadway for "Born Yesterday", got the part.

I loved Jean Hagen in the role, but I alway wonder what Judy Holliday would've been like.

At least as good.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Jane on July 19, 2012, 01:59:37 PM
I want to like Judy Holliday, who supposedly had an affair with Katharine Hepburn, thus tying all these strings together, too much on the screen, so I would probably have more sympathy for Lina. And I think that would work against the character.

Excellent point.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: TCB on July 19, 2012, 01:59:54 PM
I was just reading the flap that certain comments by the founder of Chick-fil-A made about marriage and, I guess, against gay marriage has caused.  We don't have Chick-fil-A around here, so I have never eaten in one.  Is chicken the only thing they serve?
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Doug R on July 19, 2012, 02:02:11 PM
Spending a couple of days in Wales at the moment. So far, it hasn't rained, which is very surprising!
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Post by: Jane on July 19, 2012, 02:02:29 PM
I was really hurting when I woke up this morning, but after my meds had a chance to kick in, I felt pretty good.  I'm going to try to switch to Aleve tonight and see if it works.  If so, I'll go to work tomorrow and try to catch up

VIBES THE ALEVE WORKS!

I've been watching for a report on how you feel.  Are you a bit skittish when in the car?
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Jane on July 19, 2012, 02:03:41 PM
I decided to look around at other cars instead of just getting  another Prius.  Every car I looked at was missing something I really loved about my Prius.  So, I looked at all the options on the 2012 Prius' and decided that there was one on the dealer's lot here in town that has everything I want.   So, I went to the dealership. I know the people there and have gotten my last two cars there.  They were great.  They let me put the car on hold without a deposit until my insurance money comes it.  So they'll hold it on the lot and I'll buy it when the money comes it.  I'll be able to put enough down from the insurance money that my payment will actually be a lot lower than it was now.  I am happy.

That's great.  Will this car be an improvement over the previous one?  What color did you choose?
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Jane on July 19, 2012, 02:04:13 PM
I also searched the internet for ideal price points etc and got the car for just a little over invoice.  I'm happy with that

I didn't want to ask so thanks for mentioning this.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: TCB on July 19, 2012, 02:04:19 PM
Spending a couple of days in Wales at the moment. So far, it hasn't rained, which is very surprising!


When did you leave for Wales?  Before you had too much to drink, or after?
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Jane on July 19, 2012, 02:04:46 PM
This week I finished reading the book FULL SERVICE written by DR MBarnum's boyfriend Scotty Bowers.  It was an interesting book.  I wish there was some way to know which parts of the book were factual and which ones were extensions of Mr. Bowers' imagination.  In particular, I wonder about his assertion that the romance between Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn was a total fabrication of the studios and the press agents.

Well, since Hepburn was a lesbian . . .

Well, that is what Scotty says, too.

Only the intimation I got was that she was Tracy's beard.

Well, Scotty said he fixed Katherine up with over 150 women.

I'm always very suspicious of these books that scandalize famous people after they are dead.



I feel the same way.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Cillaliz on July 19, 2012, 02:05:07 PM
DR Jane, No, I'm not skittish in the car.  I just hate the rental car because the air conditioning doesnt' work very well and it's 95 degrees outside.  And we have had no rain in weeks.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Jane on July 19, 2012, 02:05:19 PM
Spending a couple of days in Wales at the moment. So far, it hasn't rained, which is very surprising!

One day I want to see Wales.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: John G. on July 19, 2012, 02:05:41 PM
I need a nap.
You and me both.
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Post by: TCB on July 19, 2012, 02:05:55 PM
Page four!
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: John G. on July 19, 2012, 02:06:11 PM
Spending a couple of days in Wales at the moment. So far, it hasn't rained, which is very surprising!

One day I want to see Wales.
I want to see all those used book shops they have. That would be cool.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Jane on July 19, 2012, 02:06:28 PM
DR Jane, No, I'm not skittish in the car.  I just hate the rental car because the air conditioning doesnt' work very well and it's 95 degrees outside.  And we have had no rain in weeks.

Can you exchange it for one with air?  It should work.

I have been rear ended a number of times and it always left me skittish for awhile.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Cillaliz on July 19, 2012, 02:07:11 PM
the new car is Blizzard Pearl (white) with Bisque (tan) interior.  It has lots of things my other car didn't....like a sun roof with a solar panel that powers a fan in the car to vent out the hot air in the summer.   It has HD radio, XM radio, USB connections for a smart phone so you can use Pandora and weather apps.  It's a cool car.
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Post by: John G. on July 19, 2012, 02:08:20 PM
My condolences, too, Elmore.

Glad to see you posting, Cillaliz.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 19, 2012, 02:08:45 PM
Hopefully I'll get the check soon and won't have to have this car very long.  I left a message for my claim agent to see how long I can expect to wait now that the adjuster has done his thing. Hopefully I'll hear something tomorrow
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Cillaliz on July 19, 2012, 02:09:39 PM
It has all the air bags my last one did, but also has knee airbags for the driver.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 19, 2012, 02:10:29 PM
Thanks John G.  I've been doing errands in the morning and coming home and taking the muscle relaxant and then I'm out like a light.  Today I didn't take the muscle relaxant and I'm doing fine without it
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 19, 2012, 02:13:19 PM
I'm really hoping there won't be a big delay in getting the money.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: bk on July 19, 2012, 02:25:37 PM
Back with clean teeth.  Picked up one package, which contained the Ernest Lehman script for The Man on Lincoln's Nose (soon to be retitled North by Northwest).  It's almost 200 pages long.  I'm looking forward to reading it thoroughly, but even in glancing through it, most of what I glanced at is what's in the film.  However, really interesting is that George Kaplan in this version is George Rosen and the villain played by James Mason isn't Van Damm but Mendoza.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: bk on July 19, 2012, 02:26:03 PM
Also included were shot lists for the drunk driving sequence and part of the Mount Rushmore sequence.
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Post by: John G. on July 19, 2012, 02:31:22 PM
BK, do you report your sales to Billboard? It would seem to me in a week when Merrily We Roll Along can top the Billboard Broadway charts with 1,000+ copies sold that Follies, with orders of 1,300+ so far could also top the charts. Of course, it'd be gone the following week if it sells out, but at least for the week, the Kritzerland name would reach anyone looking at those sales lists. .
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Post by: TCB on July 19, 2012, 02:31:44 PM
Also included were shot lists for the drunk driving sequence and part of the Mount Rushmore sequence.



Very cool!
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Post by: TCB on July 19, 2012, 02:35:58 PM
Also included were shot lists for the drunk driving sequence and part of the Mount Rushmore sequence.

I wonder where they filmed the Mount Rushmore scenes?  Do you think they rented Jimmy Durante for a week or two?
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: ChasSmith on July 19, 2012, 02:50:45 PM
Heads up, BK.....

There's some fresh meat waiting for you at HTF.   :)

It's all laid out on the table in the "Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines" thread.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: George on July 19, 2012, 02:57:36 PM
I decided to look around at other cars instead of just getting  another Prius.  Every car I looked at was missing something I really loved about my Prius.  So, I looked at all the options on the 2012 Prius' and decided that there was one on the dealer's lot here in town that has everything I want.   So, I went to the dealership. I know the people there and have gotten my last two cars there.  They were great.  They let me put the car on hold without a deposit until my insurance money comes it.  So they'll hold it on the lot and I'll buy it when the money comes it.  I'll be able to put enough down from the insurance money that my payment will actually be a lot lower than it was now.  I am happy.

That's great...of course, it's too bad that you have to crash your car to get a deal like that.

;)
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: George on July 19, 2012, 02:57:59 PM
Heads up, BK.....

There's some fresh meat waiting for you at HTF.   :)

It's all laid out on the table in the "Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines" thread.

HTF?
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: George on July 19, 2012, 02:59:41 PM
Oh...I remember:  http://www.hometheaterforum.com/

Right?
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: ChasSmith on July 19, 2012, 03:00:19 PM
Oh...I remember:  http://www.hometheaterforum.com/

Right?

Right!  (Sorry about that!)
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Jane on July 19, 2012, 03:01:25 PM
DR TCB I hope an adjustment in your meds can be made to reduce the cramping.  In the meantime, can you try heat after your PT appointments to relax the muscles?
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Jane on July 19, 2012, 03:02:50 PM
the new car is Blizzard Pearl (white) with Bisque (tan) interior.  It has lots of things my other car didn't....like a sun roof with a solar panel that powers a fan in the car to vent out the hot air in the summer.   It has HD radio, XM radio, USB connections for a smart phone so you can use Pandora and weather apps.  It's a cool car.

:)
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Jane on July 19, 2012, 03:03:21 PM
It has all the air bags my last one did, but also has knee airbags for the driver.

I never heard of knee airbags.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Jane on July 19, 2012, 03:04:11 PM
Today I didn't take the muscle relaxant and I'm doing fine without it

Good to hear.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: TCB on July 19, 2012, 03:07:27 PM
Oh...I remember:  http://www.hometheaterforum.com/

Right?


Is that Matt H, our Matt H.?
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Jennifer on July 19, 2012, 03:07:49 PM
There are a lot of Downton Abbey people nominated for the Emmys: Hugh Bonneville (Robert Crawley), Brendan Coyle (John Bates), Jim Carter (Mr. Carson) , Michelle Dockery (Mary), Joanne Froggatt (Anna), Maggie Smith.

And everyone of them, IMHO, is worthy of the nomination.

These are actually most of my favorites too.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: TCB on July 19, 2012, 03:09:08 PM
It has all the air bags my last one did, but also has knee airbags for the driver.

I never heard of knee airbags.


Then you have never seen my knees!
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Ben on July 19, 2012, 03:10:27 PM
Wales is beautiful, even in December.
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Post by: TCB on July 19, 2012, 03:11:24 PM
Page five.
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Post by: TCB on July 19, 2012, 03:12:11 PM
DR TCB I hope an adjustment in your meds can be made to reduce the cramping.  In the meantime, can you try heat after your PT appointments to relax the muscles?

I am not sure that the P.T. has anything to do with the cramping.  I focused on that because it was the only thing I could think of that I had been doing.  But then Dr. Oz (I know, I know) mentioned statins will cause these cramps.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Jane on July 19, 2012, 03:14:20 PM
Wales is beautiful, even in December.

Why do you say "even"?   So many places are even more charming when decorated for the season.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Jane on July 19, 2012, 03:16:02 PM
DR TCB I hope an adjustment in your meds can be made to reduce the cramping.  In the meantime, can you try heat after your PT appointments to relax the muscles?

I am not sure that the P.T. has anything to do with the cramping.  I focused on that because it was the only thing I could think of that I had been doing.  But then Dr. Oz (I know, I know) mentioned statins will cause these cramps.

Did the cramping begin before or after you started going to PT?

"(I know, I know)" ;D
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: TCB on July 19, 2012, 03:19:16 PM
I just started taking the statins again a couple of weeks ago.  It was a prescription that I had forgotten to refill, so I hadn't really used them since probably March.  So, the cramps stared as soon as I had been on the statins for a week or two.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Jane on July 19, 2012, 03:20:33 PM
I spoke to Craig.  He was able to cancel his flight home without making a new booking until he is ready to come hom.  There is always a risk the fees will go up but this way he can book a flight once he secures a place to live. 
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Jane on July 19, 2012, 03:21:00 PM
I just started taking the statins again a couple of weeks ago.  It was a prescription that I had forgotten to refill, so I hadn't really used them since probably March.  So, the cramps stared as soon as I had been on the statins for a week or two.

I think you need to make a call to your doctor.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: TCB on July 19, 2012, 03:23:42 PM
I just started taking the statins again a couple of weeks ago.  It was a prescription that I had forgotten to refill, so I hadn't really used them since probably March.  So, the cramps stared as soon as I had been on the statins for a week or two.

I think you need to make a call to your doctor.


Yep, he won't be in until Monday.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Jane on July 19, 2012, 03:26:46 PM
Craig will begin his search for an apartment tomorrow starting with, what appears to be a dump, down the street from where he is staying.  Location wise it would be great.  He will then continue his search going farther & farther from his friend's.  I'm really hoping he will call tomorrow to say he has found something.  If not Friday then by Sunday. 

When I say something I hope it doesn't end up as "something". 
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Jane on July 19, 2012, 03:29:55 PM
DR TCB I have know people to have undesirable symptoms with statins which were solved with a change of the brand or by taking the meds every other day, or some sort of alteration in the dosage.  Good luck!
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: bk on July 19, 2012, 03:31:47 PM
BK, do you report your sales to Billboard? It would seem to me in a week when Merrily We Roll Along can top the Billboard Broadway charts with 1,000+ copies sold that Follies, with orders of 1,300+ so far could also top the charts. Of course, it'd be gone the following week if it sells out, but at least for the week, the Kritzerland name would reach anyone looking at those sales lists. .

I wouldn't know how to report to Billboard - we don't use SoundScan so I'm not sure it's possible.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: TCB on July 19, 2012, 03:38:43 PM
This afternoon at the Pike Place Market Starbuck's in Seattle, Will Ferrell & Zach Galifianakis are serving up the coffee.  Do you think the word might have gotten out?


(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/actr2000/Pikesstreetmarket.jpg)
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Jane on July 19, 2012, 03:39:44 PM
LOL
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Post by: TCB on July 19, 2012, 03:41:15 PM
DR TCB I have know people to have undesirable symptoms with statins which were solved with a change of the brand or by taking the meds every other day, or some sort of alteration in the dosage.  Good luck!

I am sure he will change it, but there is no sense calling out there until Monday.  All they will say is that I need to go in and see them.  The fact that I can't drive and have no ride won't mean a thing to them.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: TCB on July 19, 2012, 03:43:05 PM
This afternoon at the Pike Place Market Starbuck's in Seattle, Will Ferrell & Zach Galifianakis are serving up the coffee.  Do you think the word might have gotten out?


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

And you can see part of Seattle's newest tourist attraction.  The two hundred plus-foot ferris wheel.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Jane on July 19, 2012, 03:56:04 PM
DR TCB I have know people to have undesirable symptoms with statins which were solved with a change of the brand or by taking the meds every other day, or some sort of alteration in the dosage.  Good luck!

I am sure he will change it, but there is no sense calling out there until Monday.  All they will say is that I need to go in and see them.  The fact that I can't drive and have no ride won't mean a thing to them.

It seems to me this is the kind of situation that can be addressed by phone.  Be forceful and ask for your doctor to call you back.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Ben on July 19, 2012, 03:59:16 PM
Wales is beautiful, even in December.

Why do you say "even"?   So many places are even more charming when decorated for the season.

Because it's very cold there (at least it was in December of 2005) in the winter. The difference in temperature from Dublin to Cardiff was surprising.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Jane on July 19, 2012, 04:01:12 PM
Cold but beautiful then?  I didn't realize it would be colder in Cardiff than in Dublin or London where I was rather lucky weather wise.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Cillaliz on July 19, 2012, 04:04:47 PM
Jane if you google "Knee airbags" you'll see photos of them.  They are intended to prevent your lower body from slamming into the dashboard in case of an accident.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Jane on July 19, 2012, 04:12:59 PM
They look like a good idea.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Matthew on July 19, 2012, 04:25:19 PM
I keep thinking today is Friday.

Me too!!!!!
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: ChasSmith on July 19, 2012, 04:31:04 PM
Been a crazier day than expected, and now it's time to relax.  Someone way back there mentioned WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH HELEN? as a Debbie Reynolds favorite.  I got it recently, and if I saw it years ago I've pretty much forgotten what awaits therein.  So here I go.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: ChasSmith on July 19, 2012, 04:31:40 PM
I keep thinking today is Friday.

Me too!!!!!

Just the opposite here.  I keep thinking a day got skipped.  Today is supposed to be Wednesday.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Danise on July 19, 2012, 04:49:08 PM
DR TCB I have know people to have undesirable symptoms with statins which were solved with a change of the brand or by taking the meds every other day, or some sort of alteration in the dosage.  Good luck!

I am sure he will change it, but there is no sense calling out there until Monday.  All they will say is that I need to go in and see them.  The fact that I can't drive and have no ride won't mean a thing to them.

It seems to me this is the kind of situation that can be addressed by phone.  Be forceful and ask for your doctor to call you back.
  I wish I lived near by.  You would get to see that doctor toot sweet!
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Danise on July 19, 2012, 04:51:08 PM
I keep thinking today is Friday.

Me too!!!!!

Just the opposite here.  I keep thinking a day got skipped.  Today is supposed to be Wednesday.
  Heavens!  Hush your mouth!!!!! (Just joking with you, DR ChasSmith).  If you worked with She Who Must Be Obeyed, you would understand.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Danise on July 19, 2012, 04:56:58 PM
the new car is Blizzard Pearl (white) with Bisque (tan) interior.  It has lots of things my other car didn't....like a sun roof with a solar panel that powers a fan in the car to vent out the hot air in the summer.   It has HD radio, XM radio, USB connections for a smart phone so you can use Pandora and weather apps.  It's a cool car.
  It does sound cool.  I kinda thought you could go for the kind you had.  After seeing the damage the other one took and you walked away from it, it tells me that is a good car to have.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Danise on July 19, 2012, 04:59:23 PM
DR elmore, my condolences to your friend on the loss of her child. :(
  I also send mine.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Danise on July 19, 2012, 05:01:46 PM
Morning all.  I was tired last night and got to bed late (for me).  Now I'm running late this morning but I did do my 3 miles!

Vibes to all!

Special vibes to DR CIlla and TCB!

Moving vibes to DR Elmore!

Have a wonder filled day!

Danise, are you going out and walking morning and evening, or are you using a treadmill?
  I'm using a walk at home video so I don't have to leave the house.   

Reading about your cramps, I wonder if you need some potassium?  Do you have any bananas? 
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Danise on July 19, 2012, 05:04:23 PM
BTW, the dogs are acting like nothing happened.  Sheena isn't even limping tonight.  Toby has been licking her ears and I can see that they are sore.  I think his little ear is sore as well.   I put salve on both of their ears. 
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: George on July 19, 2012, 05:16:53 PM
I keep thinking today is Friday.

Me too!!!!!

That's what I've been thinking ALL DAY!  I hate it when that happens.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: George on July 19, 2012, 05:34:18 PM
Oh no!  Al Franken’s ‘SNL’ Partner, Tom Davis, Dies in NY (http://xfinity.comcast.net/blogs/tv/2012/07/19/al-frankens-snl-partner-tom-davis-dies-in-ny/).

:(
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Jane on July 19, 2012, 05:37:14 PM
BTW, the dogs are acting like nothing happened.  Sheena isn't even limping tonight.  Toby has been licking her ears and I can see that they are sore.  I think his little ear is sore as well.   I put salve on both of their ears. 

I'm glad the limping has stopped and vibes the salve works.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Matthew on July 19, 2012, 06:01:09 PM
Off to opening night of Aida  The run was really good this morning.  I'm excited about tonight.  I was hoping to sit in a seat and watch it, but I have to run the playback as the Stage Manager is a bit overwhelmed with things.  (he is also the lighting designer and tech director)  So, I'll get to stand in back and watch - and work.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: George on July 19, 2012, 06:12:11 PM
Well, I'm off to rehearsal for "Titus Andronicus."  I hope that there's some sound and/or video slides for me to operate...'cause that's what I'll be there for.

Until later!
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Jane on July 19, 2012, 06:37:20 PM
I had a delicious artichoke with dinner tonight.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: John G. on July 19, 2012, 06:42:37 PM
Went to Hard Rock Cafe for the first time tonight. For a freelance story. I need the money. Really need the money. I can write something nice, but, geez, it made me feel so old.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Jane on July 19, 2012, 07:07:04 PM
I can't believe this was your first time there.  I hope you enjoyed it.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Jane on July 19, 2012, 07:07:32 PM
'night
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: ChasSmith on July 19, 2012, 07:46:04 PM
Checked back and found that it was DR John G. who listed WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH HELEN. 

Well, second that!!   :)
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: John G. on July 19, 2012, 08:07:06 PM
Checked back and found that it was DR John G. who listed WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH HELEN. 

Well, second that!!   :)

It was a movie that gave me nightmares when I was kid, but it also introduced me to the tango, which Debbie and Dennis Weaver did in the movie.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: John G. on July 19, 2012, 08:21:11 PM
Watching "Memphis" tonight. The cast is great, much better than the material. I like watching them dance, even if the choreography is second-rate. And how many references to better shows, such as "West Side Story" and "Hairspray," are there?
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: John G. on July 19, 2012, 08:34:10 PM
MBarnum, here's a nice memorial of Rajesh Khanna that you might find interesting:

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/07/19/mourners-bid-farewell-to-first-bollywood-superstar/
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Cillaliz on July 19, 2012, 08:38:47 PM
I keep thinking today is Friday.

Me too!!!!!

Just the opposite here.  I keep thinking a day got skipped.  Today is supposed to be Wednesday.

I haven't had any idea what day it is all week
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: MBarnum on July 19, 2012, 08:39:18 PM
This week I finished reading the book FULL SERVICE written by DR MBarnum's boyfriend Scotty Bowers.  It was an interesting book.  I wish there was some way to know which parts of the book were factual and which ones were extensions of Mr. Bowers' imagination.  In particular, I wonder about his assertion that the romance between Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn was a total fabrication of the studios and the press agents.

Well, since Hepburn was a lesbian . . .

Well, that is what Scotty says, too.

Only the intimation I got was that she was Tracy's beard.

Well, Scotty said he fixed Katherine up with over 150 women.

I'm always very suspicious of these books that scandalize famous people after they are dead.




I don't consider being gay or lesbian to be scandalous, myself.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: John G. on July 19, 2012, 08:43:27 PM
Night, all.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: MBarnum on July 19, 2012, 08:43:37 PM
Thanks for the Rajesh Khanna link DR JohnG!
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Cillaliz on July 19, 2012, 08:44:11 PM
It does sound cool.  I kinda thought you could go for the kind you had.  After seeing the damage the other one took and you walked away from it, it tells me that is a good car to have.


Yeah, I kind of knew I'd get a Prius too, but thought I'd look around.  The more I looked the happier I was with what I've got.  My car salesman (I almost hate to admit I have a regular car salesman) has really become a friend.   I knew he'd work with me and he did. 
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Cillaliz on July 19, 2012, 08:47:57 PM
I think I'm going to cancel the trip to Nashville.   I've missed so much work this week and am still sore.  It's only a week away and I may not even have the check to get the car by then.   I hate to cancel the trip, but I really think it makes more sense right now.  I'm not skittish to drive a car, but for some reason I'm a bit anxious about traveling
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Cillaliz on July 19, 2012, 08:58:24 PM
In my mind, Adam West will always be the REAL Batman
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Cillaliz on July 19, 2012, 08:59:11 PM
na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na BATMAN
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Cillaliz on July 19, 2012, 09:00:19 PM
My arm is really sore and red where I got my tetanus shot
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Laura on July 19, 2012, 09:13:23 PM
I spent the day near the Mexican border looking for butterflies with The Monarch Scientist.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Cillaliz on July 19, 2012, 09:19:45 PM
Sounds like a wonderful day, but be careful near the border. It can be a dangerous place
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 19, 2012, 09:20:00 PM
Do you have photos?
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 19, 2012, 09:21:42 PM
Think it's time for me to go to bed
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Laura on July 19, 2012, 09:26:24 PM
I do have some, but I figured you were all tired of butterfly photos.

We were near the area where "Oklahoma!" was filmed.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Laura on July 19, 2012, 09:27:38 PM
Border Patrol always drives down the road. Lots of them. And all the officers are young enough to be my kid.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Laura on July 19, 2012, 09:27:59 PM
Plus the drones are overhead droning.
Title: Re: OPERATING ON LITTLE SLEEP
Post by: Laura on July 19, 2012, 09:55:42 PM
For anyone interested:

http://andthisiswhatisawtoday.blogspot.com/