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Title: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: bk on July 26, 2012, 12:10:32 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were short and sweet, and now it is time for you to post until the short and sweet cows come home.
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Post by: bk on July 26, 2012, 12:11:12 AM
And the word of the day is: PLAGE!
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Post by: Doug R on July 26, 2012, 12:50:21 AM
"When I finally got a supervisor from the postal inspection on the phone, she finally told me who I had to talk to: The Inspector General. I wondered if, when I called, I’d get Danny Kaye on the phone".

That gave me a good early morning laugh!
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Post by: Doug R on July 26, 2012, 12:55:38 AM
It's getting too hot to sleep. I woke up and assumed it must be early morning but looked at the time and saw it was only 1.00 o'clock  :(
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2012, 02:23:59 AM
I woke up at 4:49  --- the alarm is set for 6 Am   after trying unsuccessfully to fall back asleep thought I would check in here - 
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2012, 02:24:30 AM
I fell asleep last night while trying to ketchup
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2012, 02:25:49 AM
today is going to be a nightmare day at work  i guess I should just shower dress and go in now -  maybe i can get a little bit ahead of things so the day is not a COMPLETE nightmare
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2012, 02:26:02 AM
one can only hope......
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2012, 02:29:16 AM
And the word of the day is: PLAGE!

A plage on both your houses!
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2012, 02:29:55 AM
Actually a house on the plage might be very nice
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2012, 02:39:03 AM
home, home on the plage
where the gulls cry and waves crash all day
some quiet to think
some beach boy with drink
and time just to do what you may
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2012, 02:39:39 AM
well it was dark but now the sun has risen
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2012, 02:40:09 AM
and the alarm is due to go off in 18 minutes
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2012, 02:40:56 AM
so I expect I will suddenly fall asleep in 12 minutes
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2012, 02:42:29 AM
thank you all for the vibes for Stef - as you can imagine we are all quite concerned -
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2012, 02:42:49 AM
vibes for Carol
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2012, 02:42:58 AM
Vibes for Cilla
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2012, 02:43:10 AM
Vibes for TCB
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2012, 02:46:40 AM


oh what the heck....













VIBES FOR EVERYBODY!!
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2012, 02:47:15 AM
Danise congratulations on the 5 miles walk
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2012, 02:47:45 AM
I have not had time for any  exercise regime in years now
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2012, 02:48:10 AM
which  I am sure is why  I am getting fat again
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2012, 02:49:27 AM
hopefully  the two weeks we are in Canada will  give me time to take a few long walks
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2012, 02:50:28 AM
and oh how I would love a massage  -  I have been thinking about it since the TOD the other day
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2012, 02:51:41 AM
I wonder if a massage could take away the constant pain between my shoulder blades
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2012, 02:52:28 AM
well the al;arm goes off in 6 minutes  may as well get in the shower now
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2012, 02:52:57 AM
have a lovely day boys and girls ---
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2012, 02:56:59 AM
BK - is there another post office you can use that will by pass the postal thief?
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Post by: Ben on July 26, 2012, 03:06:11 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 26, 2012, 04:16:54 AM
Good morning, all! I hate this heat. Even with th AC, which had my apartment cold enough to hang meat last weekend, it istoo damned hot. I slept badly, with many bizarre dreams I no longer recall.

I did get an encouraging email from the Man from Philadelphoa last night that I can begin tossing dross and assembling the McGlinn things fro the Library of Congress. My firsy step is to get everything unpacked and into some order, however vague, it may seem at the moment. Thisgives mearesontoget back in there and toting cartons. I sure eed sherpas, slaves, free labor of some sort to help me get that space into workable shape soon. 

I will run to the bank, get some money, call a car service to cart me and severalshopping bags of bos to 27th Strreet, and get to work. And that's my day.

BK, keep that assistant working! I want my new FOLLIES.

'm also sending successful vibes and xylophones for tackling the post office. The manager of my branch is tottering on the brink of idiocy.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 26, 2012, 04:19:03 AM
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Excellent Vibes & Xylophones to BK in his struggle with the postal system! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 26, 2012, 04:19:44 AM
!! 2 !!
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Post by: John G. on July 26, 2012, 04:29:50 AM
Good morning, all.

Most wondrous vibes to all in need and this just wanting some.
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Post by: John G. on July 26, 2012, 04:30:47 AM
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Excellent Vibes & Xylophones to BK in his struggle with the postal system! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
That's putting the right stamp on it. (Couldn't resist.)

And I, too, want my Follies. Listened to the highlights on the Kritzerland site yesterday and couldn't stop listening. The sound was great.
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Post by: Michael on July 26, 2012, 04:32:49 AM
Good morn to all
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Post by: John G. on July 26, 2012, 04:38:36 AM
TOD:

Gower Champion: We're in the Money
Bob Fosse: Steam Heat or Sing, Sing, Sing
Jerry Robbins: You Gotta Have a Gimmick
Michael Bennett: Turkey Lurkey Time
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Post by: Michael on July 26, 2012, 04:42:40 AM
catching up on posts from that last few days.

DR JANE

Marla Gibbs is still alive, but she was not considered an original cast member of The Jeffersons. Although she was in the first episode she only appeared in ten episodes during the first two seasons and became a regular in the third season.
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Post by: Danise on July 26, 2012, 04:43:35 AM
Morning all!  I slept quite well last night.  Might have had something to do with being tired after all that walking! :)  I will start my 2 mile morning walk here shortly.

I am waiting for the AC people and the new contractor who will (hopefully) start on the house in short order. 

I see that Anderson Cooper will be in town in September.   I hope that things are well underway or finished by then.
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Post by: Danise on July 26, 2012, 04:44:01 AM
Good luck, BK.  Just be careful they don't go postal on you. 
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Post by: Michael on July 26, 2012, 04:47:58 AM
Another interested note regarding Sherman Hemsley

He was only 11 years older than Mike Evans and Damon Evans (no relation) who played Lionel.

As previously mentioned he was almost 21 years younger than Isabelle Sanford which is why he was "aged" with grey hair during his original appearances on All In The Family
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Post by: Michael on July 26, 2012, 04:51:54 AM
Having one of my bad days. Slept very little. I hate this happening after having two months of feeling good.
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Post by: Ginny on July 26, 2012, 05:11:50 AM
Thursday morning greetings!  Something tells me I forgot to log out last night...

Anyway, this morning I have a water aerobics class followed by lunch with my dear niece/goddaughter Lauren.  She leaves next week for Heidelberg University (in Ohio, not Germany) to pursue her master's in education and be an athletic trainer for the football and baseball teams.

This evening, my book group meets at Sharon's to share the books we've read about or set in London.  My contributions are:

London Scenes by Virginia Woolf
Mr. Churchill's Secretary by Susan Elia MacNeil
Imagined London by Anna Quindlen

We have a forecast of severe thunderstorms, so I hope we don't have to take shelter in Sharon's basement.  I don't even know if Sharon's house has a basement...
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Post by: Ben on July 26, 2012, 05:18:09 AM
We are getting the hot weather JR and Ginny have. It's supposed to be in the 90s today. It's supposed to be in the high 80s tomorrow. Ugh, ugh and ugh.
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Post by: Ginny on July 26, 2012, 05:25:41 AM
Sorry about that forecast, DR Ben!  The good news for us is that the storms will be followed by cooler temps and lower humidity, just in time for the weekend.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2012, 05:40:45 AM
Good morning, all.

Woke up from an absurd dream to which I was only too willing to say Good Riddance, and am luxuriating in my first cuppa.  Weird night.  I should have turned the AC back on last night for better sleeping.  It had been off since that AMAZING wind event Tuesday evening, but I could sense today's predicted heat trying to make an early appearance.  I actually needed it whilst working in my Inner Sanctum (music/movie room) last night, so don't ask me what I was thinking.

Yes indeed, DR Ben, we're in for it today.  It's actually dark and stormy here this morning.  Which is but a tease, because once the sun comes out it will steam the place to hell and back.  Getting near 90 where I am, so the city should feel even worse.  However, my two weather websites are calling for a long string of days hovering around 80 starting on Saturday.  I shan't complain.
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Post by: John G. on July 26, 2012, 06:02:00 AM
Hope you can get some rest soon, Mike.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2012, 06:07:33 AM
The whole USPS debacle has to be the most worrisome and aggravating thing ever, due to the extreme lack of confidence the whole process is designed to give you when the chips are down, when something happens that, in a less bureaucratic system, would likely be jumped on immediately.  

And that's coming from one of those rare people who still likes (or still tries to like) the postal service, for any number of reasons.  But it's a culture you just can't penetrate.  VIBES that Danny Kaye's office will actually do their job.

BK, thanks for your attention to the book and adding it to the list of claims.  Of course there's no hurry whatever on that.  You have bigger things to be concerned about, but I'm glad I thought to mention it.
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Post by: Ben on July 26, 2012, 06:10:03 AM
Wow, it's getting very dark and dangerous looking in Manhattan. I was about to go out for a cuppa (my office provides free coffee but it's dreadful and I would rather get a good cup of deli coffee than drink the swill from the lounge) but I looked out the window and decided to wait a bit.
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Post by: John G. on July 26, 2012, 06:11:10 AM
Love this quote from the Harvey Evans interview: Good choreography tells a story, bad choreography is a series of back handsprings.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 26, 2012, 06:23:12 AM
Love this quote from the Harvey Evans interview: Good choreography tells a story, bad choreography is a series of back handsprings.

From what I've seen, the latter describes NEWSIES.
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Post by: Ben on July 26, 2012, 06:30:19 AM
Love this quote from the Harvey Evans interview: Good choreography tells a story, bad choreography is a series of back handsprings.

From what I've seen, the latter describes NEWSIES.

Also Step Up Revolution, the new movie opening tomorrow. From what I've seen, it's all gymnastics. Don't get me wrong, I love gymnastics, but the kind of crap they're doing in the movie is not "dancing" as I define it. The groupies can define it any way they want but for me it's just a bunch of over-caffeinated gyrations that don't begin to approach dance.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 26, 2012, 06:30:49 AM
Greetings from Toyland! The car service got me and my two bags of books here by 8:45, and the super is coming to cart off some of the rubble. Good day, so far!

TOD:
Gower Champion: The Waiter's Galop
Bob Fosse: The Rich Man's Frug
Jerry Robbins: The Neverland Waltz from PETER PAN; the Keystone Kops Ballet from HIGH BUTTON SHOES
Michael Bennett: Turkey Lurkey Time

Robbins' ballet DANCES AT A GATHERING for New York City Ballet is one of the most perfect and heartbreaking ballets I've ever seen.

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Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 26, 2012, 06:32:16 AM
TOD:

Bob Fosse, Gower Champion, Jerome Robbins, and Michael Bennett?

Mr. Fosse -- Hey, Big Spender or The Manson Trio

Mr. Champion -- Dames

Mr. Robbins -- There's A Place For Us

Mr. Bennett -- Steppin' To The Bad Side
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 26, 2012, 06:32:36 AM
Wow, it's getting very dark and dangerous looking in Manhattan. I was about to go out for a cuppa (my office provides free coffee but it's dreadful and I would rather get a good cup of deli coffee than drink the swill from the lounge) but I looked out the window and decided to wait a bit.

Yes, it is! I am glads I am inside before the downpour hits.
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Post by: Ginny on July 26, 2012, 06:33:11 AM
Love this quote from the Harvey Evans interview: Good choreography tells a story, bad choreography is a series of back handsprings.

From what I've seen, the latter describes NEWSIES.

Also Step Up Revolution, the new movie opening tomorrow. From what I've seen, it's all gymnastics. Don't get me wrong, I love gymnastics, but the kind of crap they're doing in the movie is not "dancing" as I define it. The groupies can define it any way they want but for me it's just a bunch of over-caffeinated gyrations that don't begin to approach dance.

When we saw the show choir competition at the World Choir Games a couple of weeks ago, there was very little dance, but a lot of what reminded me of the aerobics I used to do for exercise.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 26, 2012, 06:33:30 AM
Love this quote from the Harvey Evans interview: Good choreography tells a story, bad choreography is a series of back handsprings.

From what I've seen, the latter describes NEWSIES.

Not just NEWSIES; all of his work!
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 26, 2012, 06:37:01 AM
Love this quote from the Harvey Evans interview: Good choreography tells a story, bad choreography is a series of back handsprings.

From what I've seen, the latter describes NEWSIES.

Also Step Up Revolution, the new movie opening tomorrow. From what I've seen, it's all gymnastics. Don't get me wrong, I love gymnastics, but the kind of crap they're doing in the movie is not "dancing" as I define it. The groupies can define it any way they want but for me it's just a bunch of over-caffeinated gyrations that don't begin to approach dance.

I saw the cast's appearance on Ellen yesterday and I agree.  There's zero technique.  Feh! I say...
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2012, 06:38:01 AM
What a delightful interview!

On tonight's watch list:  EXPERIMENT IN TERROR.
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Post by: John G. on July 26, 2012, 06:42:06 AM
What a delightful interview!

On tonight's watch list:  EXPERIMENT IN TERROR.
It was a wonderful interview. I may have to dig out my copy of Dames at Sea to watch Harvey with Ann/es Margaret, Miller and Meara.
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Post by: John G. on July 26, 2012, 06:43:26 AM
Love this quote from the Harvey Evans interview: Good choreography tells a story, bad choreography is a series of back handsprings.

From what I've seen, the latter describes NEWSIES.

Also Step Up Revolution, the new movie opening tomorrow. From what I've seen, it's all gymnastics. Don't get me wrong, I love gymnastics, but the kind of crap they're doing in the movie is not "dancing" as I define it. The groupies can define it any way they want but for me it's just a bunch of over-caffeinated gyrations that don't begin to approach dance.
Not to mention "Bring It On," which opens soon. But that at least is supposedly about gymnastics.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 26, 2012, 06:52:36 AM
Speaking of Turkey Lurkey Time, I find it hard to believe that a better version of the Tony Awards segment has yet to be posted on YouTube.  I love to watch the existing clip from time to time but its so frustrating at the same time.  I hope that there is a clear copy existing somewhere that will release for viewing someday...
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 26, 2012, 06:55:12 AM
Page Three Blurry Lurkey Time Dance:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/WandaDuck/152566.jpg)
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2012, 07:01:17 AM
Speaking of Turkey Lurkey Time, I find it hard to believe that a better version of the Tony Awards segment has yet to be posted on YouTube.  I love to watch the existing clip from time to time but its so frustrating at the same time.  I hope that there is a clear copy existing somewhere that will release for viewing someday...

Yes!  Agree all the way.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on July 26, 2012, 07:03:52 AM
And the word of the day is: PLAGE!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  BY THE BEAUTIFUL SEA
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Post by: Druxy on July 26, 2012, 07:08:20 AM
We watched AND THEN THERE WERE NONE last night.

I hadn't seen in in about 13 years.

Marvelous cast.  Great fun!

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Post by: FJL on July 26, 2012, 07:14:01 AM
Oh wow, I miss a few days in a row for the first time in a very long time ( I'm very sorry) but it looks like I missed such an eventful few days.  i will try to catch up without overlooking much that's important. 

My mind has been elsewhere, including hopes for some friends who are working on projects that i hope do well, none that we have anything whatsoever to do with, but we are still holding out hopes for our friends because we know how hard they have worked for years - but the people who go to see them QUITE CORRECTLY AND PROPERLY feel their admission price gives them the right to totally have at them.  And of course, that is the contract between creative people and audiences, that if creators put work out into the world, the audiences may have at it with full force - but that doesn't make it easier when the creators are friends you care about.
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Post by: John G. on July 26, 2012, 07:21:38 AM
Speaking of Turkey Lurkey Time, I find it hard to believe that a better version of the Tony Awards segment has yet to be posted on YouTube.  I love to watch the existing clip from time to time but its so frustrating at the same time.  I hope that there is a clear copy existing somewhere that will release for viewing someday...
There's a version from the Ed Sullivan show that's of better quality, but you don't get Donna, Margo or Bayork dancing it.

I also like the version that's in the movie Camp.
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Post by: Matthew on July 26, 2012, 07:35:51 AM
Hello. Goodbye
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Post by: Matthew on July 26, 2012, 07:37:40 AM
Off to camp, and then our first performance of Dear Edwina Jr this evening.

Word to the wise, never drink tons of water before bed.  I did not sleep well last night.  Sophia on "The Golden Girls" said it best.

"I stop all liquids at noon"

And these are the days of our lives!
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Post by: Danise on July 26, 2012, 07:38:57 AM
The AC guy was here and gone.  He showed me the old pan.  Made of plastic of course and it had a giant split in it.  No way you couldn't see it so whoever installed it knew what they did at the time.

All should be well from now on!   i'm so grateful for 3 H's help!   
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 26, 2012, 07:39:17 AM
Thursday.

Thanks to everyone for the congrats yesterday!  I appreciate them.  Our first meeting is on Monday - which is also a dress rehearsal for THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, so I will be busy that night.
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 26, 2012, 07:40:10 AM
Doing some other needed things today.

DR JANE thanks for posting that link the Shelby and Chad Everett's love story.  Yes, it was lovely to hear them talk about their life together.
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Post by: Kerry on July 26, 2012, 08:03:33 AM
It's Thursday, and I'm running late.  I shouldn't even be here, but I am.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 26, 2012, 08:25:42 AM
I just got off the phone with 85 year-old Vincent Youmans II, son of the composer. I spent the morning tracking down the family via Cast Recording List and the Library of Congress. I have two library boxes of original NO NO NANETTE materials that John McGlinn "borrowed" and refused to return nearly 30 years ago. I came across the storage boxes yesterday while sorting through the moved materials and I want to return them to the family in the next couple of weeks, as soon as the office is more set up.
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Post by: John G. on July 26, 2012, 08:41:12 AM
I just got off the phone with 85 year-old Vincent Youmans II, son of the composer. I spent the morning tracking down the family via Cast Recording List and the Library of Congress. I have two library boxes of original NO NO NANETTE materials that John McGlinn "borrowed" and refused to return nearly 30 years ago. I came across the storage boxes yesterday while sorting through the moved materials and I want to return them to the family in the next couple of weeks, as soon as the office is more set up.
Cool. Love Sr.'s music, especially "Great Day" and "Through the Years."
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 26, 2012, 08:44:41 AM
Very nice of you DR ELMORE.
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 26, 2012, 08:50:39 AM
I have an email with an amusing subject line:

Connie Francis, JoseSPiano, and Todd Rokita [my Indiana Congressman] have Tweeted you.
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2012, 09:55:13 AM
From DR John G:
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And I have four books on CD from the library  in at the same time. I'm hoping to finish "The Book Thief" first, which is a fine young adult novel. Anybody read it?

Do not rush this wonderful book.  I have read it twice and recommend it over & over again to people.  On the second reading I appreciated the book twice as much.

The author is known for writing young adult novels, however in his home country of Australia this book was released for adults, not young adults. 
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2012, 09:58:20 AM
From DR Lurker Iris:
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DR Jane, sorry, missed your question earlier...
I met Leslie Odom Jr. backstage after 'Leap Of Faith'...he was so gracious, charming, and sweet...I was very impressed.
Not to mention how insanely talented the guy is....he has a very bright future!

:)

I shall have to pass this along to his future uncle in-law, and our dearest friend.
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2012, 09:58:46 AM
"When I finally got a supervisor from the postal inspection on the phone, she finally told me who I had to talk to: The Inspector General. I wondered if, when I called, I’d get Danny Kaye on the phone".

That gave me a good early morning laugh!

;D
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2012, 10:00:19 AM
thank you all for the vibes for Stef - as you can imagine we are all quite concerned -

Yes.  Please keep us updated.

CONTINUED VIBES FOR STEF!!!!

WORK VIBES FOR YOU DR VIXMOM!!!!
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2012, 10:01:20 AM
hopefully  the two weeks we are in Canada will  give me time to take a few long walks

Two weeks, you had better take long walks every day.  Maybe when you return home you can look for a job with better hours.
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2012, 10:01:54 AM
I wonder if a massage could take away the constant pain between my shoulder blades

Look for chair massages & ask the person to concentrate right there.
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Post by: John G. on July 26, 2012, 10:02:42 AM
From DR John G:
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And I have four books on CD from the library  in at the same time. I'm hoping to finish "The Book Thief" first, which is a fine young adult novel. Anybody read it?

Do not rush this wonderful book.  I have read it twice and recommend it over & over again to people.  On the second reading I appreciated the book twice as much.

The author is known for writing young adult novels, however in his home country of Australia this book was released for adults, not young adults. 

I'm at the halfway mark and think it is amazing. My nephew recommended it to me. Outside of the sci-fi stuff, I may have to start listening to him.
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2012, 10:03:12 AM
catching up on posts from that last few days.

DR JANE

Marla Gibbs is still alive, but she was not considered an original cast member of The Jeffersons. Although she was in the first episode she only appeared in ten episodes during the first two seasons and became a regular in the third season.

Thanks for explaining that.  I thought of her as an original.
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2012, 10:04:11 AM
Morning all!  I slept quite well last night.  Might have had something to do with being tired after all that walking! :)  I will start my 2 mile morning walk here shortly.

I am waiting for the AC people and the new contractor who will (hopefully) start on the house in short order. 

I see that Anderson Cooper will be in town in September.   I hope that things are well underway or finished by then.

VIBES YOUR HOUSE IS COMPLETED IN TIME FOR COOPER'S VISIT!!!
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Post by: bk on July 26, 2012, 10:04:40 AM
CDs are being boxed.  And yes, we are never taking anything to the Studio City post office again.  They'll either go to North Hollywood (the main station), Burbank, or Glendale - I am opting for the latter because it's a very big station.
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Post by: bk on July 26, 2012, 10:05:06 AM
Oh, and I'm up and have been since before nine thanks to the very loud trimming of the trees.
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Post by: bk on July 26, 2012, 10:05:37 AM
Here's a direct link for those who haven't read the Harvey Evans interview: http://kritzerland.com/news.htm
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2012, 10:10:04 AM
Doing some other needed things today.

DR JANE thanks for posting that link the Shelby and Chad Everett's love story.  Yes, it was lovely to hear them talk about their life together.

I still remember Lilly Tomlin walking off the Dick Cavett show because of the way Everett referred to his wife.  Yes, it was chauvinist, but not so horrible for the times.  Chad apologized and wanted to demonstrate his love for his wife by reading a poem which I found rather touching.  I thought it was very rude of Tomlin for not giving him a chance, and of course extremely rude t o Cavett.  Obviously, IMHO, she was wrong about him and missed out on an opportunity for an interesting discussion.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2012, 10:11:09 AM
FOUR (4)
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2012, 10:11:56 AM
I just got off the phone with 85 year-old Vincent Youmans II, son of the composer. I spent the morning tracking down the family via Cast Recording List and the Library of Congress. I have two library boxes of original NO NO NANETTE materials that John McGlinn "borrowed" and refused to return nearly 30 years ago. I came across the storage boxes yesterday while sorting through the moved materials and I want to return them to the family in the next couple of weeks, as soon as the office is more set up.

I'm sure your kindness will be appreciated.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 26, 2012, 10:27:43 AM
Good Morning! Good Afternoon!

I'm up, I'm up... And it sooooooo nice not to have to wake up before 7:00am today.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2012, 10:30:59 AM
I bet.  I stayed in bed reading until close to 9:00.  It was a treat I haven't had time for in a long while.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 26, 2012, 10:37:02 AM
My first 24 hours back in NYC were quite jam-packed.

As soon I got back to the apartment, I went ahead and got things set up, and then took my bike out for a spin. I biked through Central Park, down to Columbus Circle to my mail place. The weather was perfect for a ride through The Park. Then I decided to going ahead and bike down to City Bakery for a late lunch.

When I had checked various bike route sites and apps, they all posted alternate routes that avoided the designated bike lane on Broadway through midtown. Well... I really should have followed that "advice". Yes, there are bike lines through Times Square and Herald Square and Madison Square. But there are also a lot of tourists, hot god vendors and taxi cab drivers trying to pick up fares. Alas, I did end up taking a little spill just a few blocks from my destination, but I'm fine, the bike is fine and I'm so glad I had my helmet and biking gloves on. I did strain my right hand, but nothing's broken or even scraped. Nothing some ibuprofen, ice and an ACE bandage can't help... And has helped.

After my lunch at City Bakery, I went ahead and biked back uptown via 1st Avenue... Then took a nice nap. A nice long nap.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 26, 2012, 10:41:20 AM
And after my nap, I got ready to head to the St. James Theatre to see Bring It On.

I had seen Bring It On last Fall when it opened at the The Ahmanson. I liked it then, and I liked it last night. It's gone through a few changes - and new opening sequence and three new songs - but the core of the show is still there. Is is great "Theatre"? No. Is it a fun evening of entertainment that manages to pass on a very positive message about friendship and "not judging a book by its cover"? Yes.
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Post by: John G. on July 26, 2012, 10:45:00 AM
And after my nap, I got ready to head to the St. James Theatre to see Bring It On.

I had seen Bring It On last Fall when it opened at the The Ahmanson. I liked it then, and I liked it last night. It's gone through a few changes - and new opening sequence and three new songs - but the core of the show is still there. Is is great "Theatre"? No. Is it a fun evening of entertainment that manages to pass on a very positive message about friendship and "not judging a book by its cover"? Yes.
Is there dancing or all gymnastics?
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: John G. on July 26, 2012, 10:45:22 AM
break-a-leg vibes for matthew!
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 26, 2012, 10:45:25 AM
To finish up my day, my friend, Yosh, and I went to Casellula for some cheese, miso mustard pickles, watermelon salad, and a "Springtime" crostini (provolone, fresh pea puree, roasted tomatoes and chorizo). YUM! And on our walk back up 9th Avenue, we happened to run into Christian Borle, Michael Urie and Top Chef Desserts contestant, Zac Young. -Not all at once, but we did have a nice catch up session with Zac and he invited us to drop by his new place of employment (restaurant) for dinner and dessert(s). :)
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 26, 2012, 10:47:34 AM
And after my nap, I got ready to head to the St. James Theatre to see Bring It On.

I had seen Bring It On last Fall when it opened at the The Ahmanson. I liked it then, and I liked it last night. It's gone through a few changes - and new opening sequence and three new songs - but the core of the show is still there. Is is great "Theatre"? No. Is it a fun evening of entertainment that manages to pass on a very positive message about friendship and "not judging a book by its cover"? Yes.
Is there dancing or all gymnastics?

Bring It On is about competitive cheerleading - which involves a lot of gymnastics. The whole deck is basically one big tumbling mat. However, there's some pretty inventive hip-hop dancing, as well as a great sequence involving a dancing Irish Leprechaun mascot.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Jrand73 on July 26, 2012, 10:59:41 AM
I am horrified to imagine it DR JOSE......
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Jrand73 on July 26, 2012, 10:59:59 AM
Your fall off your bicycle in Times Square....I mean.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: John G. on July 26, 2012, 11:10:00 AM
To finish up my day, my friend, Yosh, and I went to Casellula for some cheese, miso mustard pickles, watermelon salad, and a "Springtime" crostini (provolone, fresh pea puree, roasted tomatoes and chorizo). YUM! And on our walk back up 9th Avenue, we happened to run into Christian Borle, Michael Urie and Top Chef Desserts contestant, Zac Young. -Not all at once, but we did have a nice catch up session with Zac and he invited us to drop by his new place of employment (restaurant) for dinner and dessert(s). :)
And all I had last night was Pig Face Pie, a pizza made with house-cured sausage, radishes and arugula.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 26, 2012, 11:18:46 AM
Your fall off your bicycle in Times Square....I mean.

;)

Well...

It really was quite interesting. I was trying to avoid getting hit by a cab, the person trying to hail the cab was trying to avoid getting hit by me... I applied my brakes... and... Well... I was not going that fast since I had just gone through a crowded intersection, but there was still enough momentum to cause me to "slide" slowly over the front of my bike. At least I think that's what happened. Or maybe it just felt like I was slow-mo. Some people helped me up, and I was more in shock about it than anything else. And I really was kind of surprised that I didn't scrape up my arms, knees or legs. And relieved too.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 26, 2012, 11:20:32 AM
And, yes, we're expecting some "Severe Weather" here in NYC in a couple of hours. Of course, the storms are due to hit when i have to head out for rehearsal later.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 26, 2012, 11:21:07 AM
~~~~~CAFFEINATED VIBES FOR DR VIXMOM~~~~~
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 26, 2012, 11:23:47 AM
OK.. I need to take a break from typing.

Laters...
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: George on July 26, 2012, 11:30:46 AM
Love this quote from the Harvey Evans interview: Good choreography tells a story, bad choreography is a series of back handsprings.

From what I've seen, the latter describes NEWSIES.

Also Step Up Revolution, the new movie opening tomorrow. From what I've seen, it's all gymnastics. Don't get me wrong, I love gymnastics, but the kind of crap they're doing in the movie is not "dancing" as I define it. The groupies can define it any way they want but for me it's just a bunch of over-caffeinated gyrations that don't begin to approach dance.

Exactly!  Last night after "Titus" rehearsal, I watched (fast-forwarded through, actually) Tuesday's 2-hour "America's Got Talent" performance show.  I haven't watched last night's elimination round, yet.  Anyway, there was a troup of girl "dancers" and it seems that all they did was balancing on their hands (and each other) and back flips.  They were good, but all I kept thinking about during their whole number was that that's not dancing. :-\
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: George on July 26, 2012, 11:44:24 AM
Speaking of Turkey Lurkey Time, I find it hard to believe that a better version of the Tony Awards segment has yet to be posted on YouTube.  I love to watch the existing clip from time to time but its so frustrating at the same time.  I hope that there is a clear copy existing somewhere that will release for viewing someday...
There's a version from the Ed Sullivan show that's of better quality, but you don't get Donna, Margo or Bayork dancing it.

I also like the version that's in the movie Camp.

My favorite (non-original cast) performance is THIS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9-vYkvCzJU) version (I've posted it before), danced by three men (one who is VERY tall) who are lip-synching to the original recording.  It's great!

 ;)
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Matthew on July 26, 2012, 11:47:52 AM
I just got off the phone with 85 year-old Vincent Youmans II, son of the composer. I spent the morning tracking down the family via Cast Recording List and the Library of Congress. I have two library boxes of original NO NO NANETTE materials that John McGlinn "borrowed" and refused to return nearly 30 years ago. I came across the storage boxes yesterday while sorting through the moved materials and I want to return them to the family in the next couple of weeks, as soon as the office is more set up.

Do the scores include the dual piano parts from the revival?? 
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: TCB on July 26, 2012, 12:03:02 PM

Quote from: Jane on July 25, 2012, 02:59:58 PM
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I now have four books to read from the library.  It seems to be feast or famine with them.


And I have four books on CD from the library  in at the same time. I'm hoping to finish "The Book Thief" first, which is a fine young adult novel. Anybody read it?



I wanted to read it, but someone stole my copy.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: TCB on July 26, 2012, 12:04:21 PM
home, home on the plage
where the gulls cry and waves crash all day
some quiet to think
some beach boy with drink
and time just to do what you may



Wow!  Stephanie Sondheim!
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 26, 2012, 12:07:28 PM
Actually a house on the plage might be very nice

Better than a plage on your house!


Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: TCB on July 26, 2012, 12:08:02 PM
I wonder if a massage could take away the constant pain between my shoulder blades


No, I think that is your boss.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: TCB on July 26, 2012, 12:12:22 PM
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Excellent Vibes & Xylophones to BK in his struggle with the postal system! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

My aunt, my mom's sister (also a music teacher), had this incredible marimba when I was growing up.  I wonder whatever happened to it?  Hopefully, it went to the school district.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Ginny on July 26, 2012, 12:13:43 PM
Back from a nice water aerobics and lunch with Lauren at Applebee's.  We are under a severe thunderstorm watch and I've heard some rumbling and some wind.  Watching an Olympic men's soccer game between Brazil and Egypt.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: TCB on July 26, 2012, 12:14:24 PM
Morning all!  I slept quite well last night.  Might have had something to do with being tired after all that walking! :)  I will start my 2 mile morning walk here shortly.

I am waiting for the AC people and the new contractor who will (hopefully) start on the house in short order. 

I see that Anderson Cooper will be in town in September.   I hope that things are well underway or finished by then.

I suggest you send Anderson a letter suggesting that he follow up on your house when he is in town.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: TCB on July 26, 2012, 12:18:51 PM
Good morning, all.

Woke up from an absurd dream to which I was only too willing to say Good Riddance, and am luxuriating in my first cuppa.  Weird night.  I should have turned the AC back on last night for better sleeping.  It had been off since that AMAZING wind event Tuesday evening, but I could sense today's predicted heat trying to make an early appearance.  I actually needed it whilst working in my Inner Sanctum (music/movie room) last night, so don't ask me what I was thinking.

Yes indeed, DR Ben, we're in for it today.  It's actually dark and stormy here this morning.  Which is but a tease, because once the sun comes out it will steam the place to hell and back.  Getting near 90 where I am, so the city should feel even worse.  However, my two weather websites are calling for a long string of days hovering around 80 starting on Saturday.  I shan't complain.

Sixty-one degrees at noon!
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: John G. on July 26, 2012, 12:21:56 PM
Speaking of Turkey Lurkey Time, I find it hard to believe that a better version of the Tony Awards segment has yet to be posted on YouTube.  I love to watch the existing clip from time to time but its so frustrating at the same time.  I hope that there is a clear copy existing somewhere that will release for viewing someday...
There's a version from the Ed Sullivan show that's of better quality, but you don't get Donna, Margo or Bayork dancing it.

I also like the version that's in the movie Camp.

My favorite (non-original cast) performance is THIS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9-vYkvCzJU) version (I've posted it before), danced by three men (one who is VERY tall) who are lip-synching to the original recording.  It's great!


 ;)

That is fun.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: John G. on July 26, 2012, 12:22:53 PM

Quote from: Jane on July 25, 2012, 02:59:58 PM
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I now have four books to read from the library.  It seems to be feast or famine with them.


And I have four books on CD from the library  in at the same time. I'm hoping to finish "The Book Thief" first, which is a fine young adult novel. Anybody read it?



I wanted to read it, but someone stole my copy.
LOL.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 26, 2012, 12:23:42 PM
My first 24 hours back in NYC were quite jam-packed.

But there are also a lot of tourists, hot god vendors and ....

I'm having some trouble envisioning this item (following ...a lot of tourists,)
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: elmore3003 on July 26, 2012, 12:39:58 PM
I just got off the phone with 85 year-old Vincent Youmans II, son of the composer. I spent the morning tracking down the family via Cast Recording List and the Library of Congress. I have two library boxes of original NO NO NANETTE materials that John McGlinn "borrowed" and refused to return nearly 30 years ago. I came across the storage boxes yesterday while sorting through the moved materials and I want to return them to the family in the next couple of weeks, as soon as the office is more set up.

Do the scores include the dual piano parts from the revival?? 

These are the original 1925 materials; no pianos, there is a harp.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: elmore3003 on July 26, 2012, 12:40:22 PM
Damn! Damn! Damn! Damn!

My air conditioner is dead.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: TCB on July 26, 2012, 12:41:00 PM
T.O.D.


Bob Fosse, Gower Champion, Jerome Robbins, and Michael Bennett?

Bob Fosse -- "Hey Big Spender"

Gower Champion -- "The Waiters Gallop"

Jerome Robbins -- "Prologue: WEST SIDE STORY"

Michael Bennett -- "One"


Do you know there are web sites that offer the lyrics to the Prologue from WEST SIDE STORY?  Interesting!
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: elmore3003 on July 26, 2012, 12:41:43 PM
Today, i unpacked about 25 cartons. Only 150 or so to go!
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: TCB on July 26, 2012, 12:41:54 PM
Love this quote from the Harvey Evans interview: Good choreography tells a story, bad choreography is a series of back handsprings.

From what I've seen, the latter describes NEWSIES.

Also Step Up Revolution, the new movie opening tomorrow. From what I've seen, it's all gymnastics. Don't get me wrong, I love gymnastics, but the kind of crap they're doing in the movie is not "dancing" as I define it. The groupies can define it any way they want but for me it's just a bunch of over-caffeinated gyrations that don't begin to approach dance.
Not to mention "Bring It On," which opens soon. But that at least is supposedly about gymnastics.

I can't believe that BRING IT ON is going to play the St. James.  My favorite Broadway theatre.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: TCB on July 26, 2012, 12:43:23 PM
We watched AND THEN THERE WERE NONE last night.

I hadn't seen in in about 13 years.

Marvelous cast.  Great fun!




Did they change the ending?  They never do.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: George on July 26, 2012, 12:44:55 PM
Topic of the Day:  all of them. ;D

;)
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: MBarnum on July 26, 2012, 12:45:27 PM
OMGosh, Dr JoseP....the thought of you biking in Manhattan makes me so nervous! All that crazy and fast traffic...please, please, please be very careful my friend! Or better yet...don't do that anymore!!
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: TCB on July 26, 2012, 12:46:58 PM
Oh wow, I miss a few days in a row for the first time in a very long time ( I'm very sorry) but it looks like I missed such an eventful few days.  i will try to catch up without overlooking much that's important. 

My mind has been elsewhere, including hopes for some friends who are working on projects that i hope do well, none that we have anything whatsoever to do with, but we are still holding out hopes for our friends because we know how hard they have worked for years - but the people who go to see them QUITE CORRECTLY AND PROPERLY feel their admission price gives them the right to totally have at them.  And of course, that is the contract between creative people and audiences, that if creators put work out into the world, the audiences may have at it with full force - but that doesn't make it easier when the creators are friends you care about.

Including the first preview of INTO THE WOODS?
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: TCB on July 26, 2012, 12:49:20 PM
I just got off the phone with 85 year-old Vincent Youmans II, son of the composer. I spent the morning tracking down the family via Cast Recording List and the Library of Congress. I have two library boxes of original NO NO NANETTE materials that John McGlinn "borrowed" and refused to return nearly 30 years ago. I came across the storage boxes yesterday while sorting through the moved materials and I want to return them to the family in the next couple of weeks, as soon as the office is more set up.

Good God!  30 years?
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: TCB on July 26, 2012, 12:50:30 PM
I have an email with an amusing subject line:

Connie Francis, JoseSPiano, and Todd Rokita [my Indiana Congressman] have Tweeted you.


Connie Francis can still tweet?
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2012, 12:54:24 PM
East Coasters are getting yet another dose of severe weather this evening.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: TCB on July 26, 2012, 12:54:47 PM
My first 24 hours back in NYC were quite jam-packed.

As soon I got back to the apartment, I went ahead and got things set up, and then took my bike out for a spin. I biked through Central Park, down to Columbus Circle to my mail place. The weather was perfect for a ride through The Park. Then I decided to going ahead and bike down to City Bakery for a late lunch.

When I had checked various bike route sites and apps, they all posted alternate routes that avoided the designated bike lane on Broadway through midtown. Well... I really should have followed that "advice". Yes, there are bike lines through Times Square and Herald Square and Madison Square. But there are also a lot of tourists, hot god vendors and taxi cab drivers trying to pick up fares. Alas, I did end up taking a little spill just a few blocks from my destination, but I'm fine, the bike is fine and I'm so glad I had my helmet and biking gloves on. I did strain my right hand, but nothing's broken or even scraped. Nothing some ibuprofen, ice and an ACE bandage can't help... And has helped.

After my lunch at City Bakery, I went ahead and biked back uptown via 1st Avenue... Then took a nice nap. A nice long nap.


Jose, I am glad you are okay.  hot god vendors cracked me up.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: TCB on July 26, 2012, 01:09:34 PM
Speaking of Turkey Lurkey Time, I find it hard to believe that a better version of the Tony Awards segment has yet to be posted on YouTube.  I love to watch the existing clip from time to time but its so frustrating at the same time.  I hope that there is a clear copy existing somewhere that will release for viewing someday...


Is this the same clip that you don't like?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkBZ0-r_M-8&feature=related

Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: TCB on July 26, 2012, 01:12:14 PM
Damn! Damn! Damn! Damn!

My air conditioner is dead.


Home?  Or work?
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: TCB on July 26, 2012, 01:14:15 PM
OMGosh, Dr JoseP....the thought of you biking in Manhattan makes me so nervous! All that crazy and fast traffic...please, please, please be very careful my friend! Or better yet...don't do that anymore!!


I would worry more about him walking in New York.  At night.  Alone.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: TCB on July 26, 2012, 01:15:36 PM
What am I doing here?  A monologue?
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2012, 01:16:28 PM
Oy!  AC VIBES for DR Elmore !!
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: TCB on July 26, 2012, 01:16:40 PM
This is Thursday, and I have not gotten my copy of FOLLIES!  Who do I need to call?
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2012, 01:17:10 PM
This is Thursday, and I have not gotten my copy of FOLLIES!  Who do I need to call?

The Inspector General.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: TCB on July 26, 2012, 01:17:50 PM
This is Thursday, and I have not gotten my copy of FOLLIES!  Who do I need to call?

The Inspector General.


Danny Kaye?
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: TCB on July 26, 2012, 01:18:12 PM
This is Thursday, and I have not gotten my copy of FOLLIES!  Who do I need to call?

The Inspector General.


Danny Kaye?

Or Sylvia Fine?
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: TCB on July 26, 2012, 01:19:44 PM


Hello everybody.  This is Mr. Sylvia Fine.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2012, 01:26:21 PM
Your fall off your bicycle in Times Square....I mean.

I was trying to avoid getting hit by a cab, the person trying to hail the cab was trying to avoid getting hit by me...

This would be very funny, if watching it in a comedy. :)

I'm glad you are ok, or will be soon.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2012, 01:27:46 PM

Quote from: Jane on July 25, 2012, 02:59:58 PM
Quote
I now have four books to read from the library.  It seems to be feast or famine with them.


And I have four books on CD from the library  in at the same time. I'm hoping to finish "The Book Thief" first, which is a fine young adult novel. Anybody read it?



I wanted to read it, but someone stole my copy.

I'm sure the thief will lend it back to you.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2012, 01:28:57 PM
Damn! Damn! Damn! Damn!

My air conditioner is dead.

:(
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2012, 01:30:15 PM


Hello everybody.  This is Mr. Sylvia Fine.

From what I have heard she was the boss in their relationship.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 26, 2012, 01:34:15 PM
Good Afternoon!

The sun is shining brightly over the isle of Manhattan right now... Which, of course, means the storms tonight are going to be a doozy. ::)
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 26, 2012, 01:34:35 PM
My first 24 hours back in NYC were quite jam-packed.

But there are also a lot of tourists, hot god vendors and ....


I'm having some trouble envisioning this item (following ...a lot of tourists,)

SPOO!!!
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 26, 2012, 01:37:05 PM
~~~~~COOL AS A MEAT LOCKER VIBES FOR DR ELMORE~~~~~
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 26, 2012, 01:37:59 PM
SIX! SIX! SIX! SIX! SIX! SIX!
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 26, 2012, 01:40:09 PM
OMGosh, Dr JoseP....the thought of you biking in Manhattan makes me so nervous! All that crazy and fast traffic...please, please, please be very careful my friend! Or better yet...don't do that anymore!!

I will admit that I was probably a bit reckless taking my bike out for a spin after getting off a train after getting up at 5:00am to have my brother drive me to Union Station on a Wednesday... But...

;)
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 26, 2012, 01:40:43 PM
Why do I suspect that that will go right over DR MBarnum's head? ;)
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: John G. on July 26, 2012, 01:40:58 PM
Damn! Damn! Damn! Damn!

My air conditioner is dead.
Hope you can get it fixed quickly.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2012, 01:41:39 PM
Apropos of nothing...

I hadn't ever thought of exploring any broadcast 3-D before hearing a few days ago that there would be 3-D broadcasts of the Olympics.  I then learned that if you're already set up with HDTV, it costs not a farthing extra to get those channels -- at least through Comcast.  So I just spent an enormously satisfying (it's all relative when it comes to talking to your cable company) 15 minutes determining that it could indeed be activated on the hardware I've got.  And, just like that, I now have 3-D TV channels ... and they work!  THEY WORK!!!   :)
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 26, 2012, 01:42:13 PM
In any case...

I can't wait for Summer Streets to start back up.  I can only catch the first one, but it should be fun riding along Park Avenue...

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/summerstreets/html/home/home.shtml
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: John G. on July 26, 2012, 01:42:58 PM
This is Thursday, and I have not gotten my copy of FOLLIES!  Who do I need to call?
You could file that grievance with PayPal.  ;)
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 26, 2012, 01:43:24 PM
OK... Time to head in for rehearsal followed by "A Letter to Harvey Milk" at NYMF.

Laters...
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 26, 2012, 01:43:57 PM
This is Thursday, and I have not gotten my copy of FOLLIES!  Who do I need to call?

Ghostbusters.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: George on July 26, 2012, 01:46:41 PM
Apropos of nothing...

I hadn't ever thought of exploring any broadcast 3-D before hearing a few days ago that there would be 3-D broadcasts of the Olympics.  I then learned that if you're already set up with HDTV, it costs not a farthing extra to get those channels -- at least through Comcast.  So I just spent an enormously satisfying (it's all relative when it comes to talking to your cable company) 15 minutes determining that it could indeed be activated on the hardware I've got.  And, just like that, I now have 3-D TV channels ... and they work!  THEY WORK!!!   :)

Great news!
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: George on July 26, 2012, 01:46:55 PM
I just got off the phone with 85 year-old Vincent Youmans II, son of the composer. I spent the morning tracking down the family via Cast Recording List and the Library of Congress. I have two library boxes of original NO NO NANETTE materials that John McGlinn "borrowed" and refused to return nearly 30 years ago. I came across the storage boxes yesterday while sorting through the moved materials and I want to return them to the family in the next couple of weeks, as soon as the office is more set up.

Good God!  30 years?

Possession is 9/10th of the law, after all. ::)
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: TCB on July 26, 2012, 01:48:50 PM
SIX! SIX! SIX! / SIX! SIX! SIX!


The Mark of the Beast!
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: TCB on July 26, 2012, 01:50:30 PM
Apropos of nothing...

I hadn't ever thought of exploring any broadcast 3-D before hearing a few days ago that there would be 3-D broadcasts of the Olympics.  I then learned that if you're already set up with HDTV, it costs not a farthing extra to get those channels -- at least through Comcast.  So I just spent an enormously satisfying (it's all relative when it comes to talking to your cable company) 15 minutes determining that it could indeed be activated on the hardware I've got.  And, just like that, I now have 3-D TV channels ... and they work!  THEY WORK!!!   :)


No glasses required?
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: TCB on July 26, 2012, 01:52:33 PM
In any case...

I can't wait for Summer Streets to start back up.  I can only catch the first one, but it should be fun riding along Park Avenue...

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/summerstreets/html/home/home.shtml


And you can do the Zip Line!
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2012, 01:54:27 PM
Apropos of nothing...

I hadn't ever thought of exploring any broadcast 3-D before hearing a few days ago that there would be 3-D broadcasts of the Olympics.  I then learned that if you're already set up with HDTV, it costs not a farthing extra to get those channels -- at least through Comcast.  So I just spent an enormously satisfying (it's all relative when it comes to talking to your cable company) 15 minutes determining that it could indeed be activated on the hardware I've got.  And, just like that, I now have 3-D TV channels ... and they work!  THEY WORK!!!   :)


No glasses required?

Glasses definitely required.  I was set up for it because I already have a 3-D Blu-ray player, TV, etc.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: TCB on July 26, 2012, 01:54:42 PM
Or, if you prefer, the unzip line.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: TCB on July 26, 2012, 01:57:18 PM
Apropos of nothing...

I hadn't ever thought of exploring any broadcast 3-D before hearing a few days ago that there would be 3-D broadcasts of the Olympics.  I then learned that if you're already set up with HDTV, it costs not a farthing extra to get those channels -- at least through Comcast.  So I just spent an enormously satisfying (it's all relative when it comes to talking to your cable company) 15 minutes determining that it could indeed be activated on the hardware I've got.  And, just like that, I now have 3-D TV channels ... and they work!  THEY WORK!!!   :)


No glasses required?

Glasses definitely required.  I was set up for it because I already have a 3-D Blu-ray player, TV, etc.

I assume these are not the cheap, red and blue, glasses.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2012, 01:57:55 PM
Instead of the blurred double-image projected at a movie theater and on 3-D Blu-ray, Comcast broadcasts two images a couple of different ways -- scrunched side by side, and on some material, one over the other.  The only thing I have to do is select which it is on the TV, and the TV converts that picture to the familiar blurred double-image.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2012, 01:59:47 PM
Apropos of nothing...

I hadn't ever thought of exploring any broadcast 3-D before hearing a few days ago that there would be 3-D broadcasts of the Olympics.  I then learned that if you're already set up with HDTV, it costs not a farthing extra to get those channels -- at least through Comcast.  So I just spent an enormously satisfying (it's all relative when it comes to talking to your cable company) 15 minutes determining that it could indeed be activated on the hardware I've got.  And, just like that, I now have 3-D TV channels ... and they work!  THEY WORK!!!   :)


No glasses required?

Glasses definitely required.  I was set up for it because I already have a 3-D Blu-ray player, TV, etc.

I assume these are not the cheap, red and blue, glasses.

Most definitely not.  They're the polarizing kind.  Don't know how much they go for because I got the whole thing in a package a couple of years ago and haven't looked at what's out there now.  These (Panasonic) were probably going for a hundred bucks per pair, a la carte, at the time. 
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: TCB on July 26, 2012, 02:00:06 PM
Instead of the blurred double-image projected at a movie theater and on 3-D Blu-ray, Comcast broadcasts two images a couple of different ways -- scrunched side by side, and on some material, one over the other.  The only thing I have to do is select which it is on the TV, and the TV converts that picture to the familiar blurred double-image.

Good grief,  I haven't even figured out WiFi yet.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2012, 02:05:50 PM
Apropos of nothing...

I hadn't ever thought of exploring any broadcast 3-D before hearing a few days ago that there would be 3-D broadcasts of the Olympics.  I then learned that if you're already set up with HDTV, it costs not a farthing extra to get those channels -- at least through Comcast.  So I just spent an enormously satisfying (it's all relative when it comes to talking to your cable company) 15 minutes determining that it could indeed be activated on the hardware I've got.  And, just like that, I now have 3-D TV channels ... and they work!  THEY WORK!!!   :)

That's cool!  Enjoy your 3-D Olympics.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2012, 02:06:31 PM
In any case...

I can't wait for Summer Streets to start back up.  I can only catch the first one, but it should be fun riding along Park Avenue...

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/summerstreets/html/home/home.shtml

It looks like fun.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2012, 02:06:56 PM
I just got off the phone with 85 year-old Vincent Youmans II, son of the composer. I spent the morning tracking down the family via Cast Recording List and the Library of Congress. I have two library boxes of original NO NO NANETTE materials that John McGlinn "borrowed" and refused to return nearly 30 years ago. I came across the storage boxes yesterday while sorting through the moved materials and I want to return them to the family in the next couple of weeks, as soon as the office is more set up.

Good God!  30 years?

Possession is 9/10th of the law, after all. ::)

;D
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2012, 02:08:09 PM
Instead of the blurred double-image projected at a movie theater and on 3-D Blu-ray, Comcast broadcasts two images a couple of different ways -- scrunched side by side, and on some material, one over the other.  The only thing I have to do is select which it is on the TV, and the TV converts that picture to the familiar blurred double-image.

Good grief,  I haven't even figured out WiFi yet.

;D  Neither have I.  Fortunately Keith has or I wouldn't have my own computer.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2012, 02:14:31 PM
Setting up routers and such, especially Wi-Fi, is what challenges me each and every time.  Any time I have to do anything it's like learning it from scratch.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: John G. on July 26, 2012, 02:15:51 PM
This is Thursday, and I have not gotten my copy of FOLLIES!  Who do I need to call?

Ghostbusters.
How wonderfully apt.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: John G. on July 26, 2012, 02:17:10 PM
Saw an ad for gluten-free cat food. Didn't know that cats get celiac disease, too.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: TCB on July 26, 2012, 02:20:49 PM
Saw an ad for gluten-free cat food. Didn't know that cats get celiac disease, too.


I know most of them are lactose intolerant.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: John G. on July 26, 2012, 02:31:33 PM
One more.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: John G. on July 26, 2012, 02:31:42 PM
Seven!
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: George on July 26, 2012, 02:32:25 PM
Setting up routers and such, especially Wi-Fi, is what challenges me each and every time.  Any time I have to do anything it's like learning it from scratch.

I have had so much trouble with my cable modems and routers over the last couple of years. :P A couple of weeks ago (or was it just last week?), a guy from Comcast came over and redid all the cable connectors and, so far, I haven't had ANY trouble with my Internet access.  I've been so busy with "Titus" that I haven't taken the time to try the router again.  Hopefully, I'll have a bit of time this weekend to hook it up again and see if I can use both my computer AND the Netflix streaming to my big TV through my Blu-ray player...hopefully.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: George on July 26, 2012, 02:35:42 PM
Here's a direct link for those who haven't read the Harvey Evans interview: http://kritzerland.com/news.htm

Loved the interview, BK!  However, I noticed that the link at the bottom of the page to the .pdf version gives an error message ("Page Not Found").  The Oct 11 2010 link does, too.  All the others are okay.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: bk on July 26, 2012, 02:39:55 PM
I've told the web guy so I'm sure he'll fix it at some point tonight or tomorrow.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: bk on July 26, 2012, 02:41:14 PM
Had a great lunch with Outside the Box's editor Marshall Harvey.  A movie he edited three YEARS ago is finally receiving a very limited release in the midwest in a month, after which I'm sure it's direct to video - Joe Dante's latest, The Hole.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 26, 2012, 02:50:41 PM
My first 24 hours back in NYC were quite jam-packed.

But there are also a lot of tourists, hot god vendors and ....


I'm having some trouble envisioning this item (following ...a lot of tourists,)

SPOO!!!

And spoo to you, too!


:)
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2012, 03:10:27 PM
Saw an ad for gluten-free cat food. Didn't know that cats get celiac disease, too.


I know most of them are lactose intolerant.

Very true.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2012, 03:14:10 PM
It is interesting the things one learns on Facebook.  Today I found out that Keith's cousin is in the hospital.  I have no idea why and have sent his wife a message.  It explains why he hasn't been posting on FB much and now his wall isn't showing anything.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Ginny on July 26, 2012, 03:17:52 PM
I've had a quiet few hours, including a short nap, here at home and now I have to get ready to go a couple of blocks away for book group - bye for now!
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2012, 03:29:50 PM
Line of storms is crossing into NJ now, and just two counties away from where I am.  Looks like it's going to swallow up the entire tri-state region in one gulp.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2012, 03:32:10 PM
I do not miss the summer storms on the East Coast & in Michigan. 
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: elmore3003 on July 26, 2012, 03:32:39 PM
Damn! Damn! Damn! Damn!

My air conditioner is dead.

Home?  Or work?

Home.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: elmore3003 on July 26, 2012, 03:36:59 PM
I've called my landlord and, of course, the ass has not responded.

I've been to dinner with my friend Val from Barnes & Noble, and I guess I will take another cold bath very shortly.


Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: bk on July 26, 2012, 03:37:33 PM
Vastly amusing is our very own Michael Shayne's emergence on Facebook, where he now seems to spend every waking hour, like Pogue.  At least the former still comes around pretty much every day, but the latter I'm afraid is caught up in his own ME-isms.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: bk on July 26, 2012, 03:38:14 PM
I had lunch at Island's - yummilicious bacon cheeseburger and a reasonable number of fries - first time I have not over done the fries thing there.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: bk on July 26, 2012, 03:38:38 PM
Not sure if I'll actually go to this get-together tonight.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Danise on July 26, 2012, 03:42:04 PM
I had a horrible thought while at work--What if with all this moving of boxes and the Post Office losing things that somehow, just some how the only copy of "Oy! The Musical" Staring Michael Ball got caught up in it and was lost forever??

The implications could lead to a disaster of Biblical proportions!

There would have to be retribution!

There would be much teeth grinding!

There would be screams!

There would be violence!

And then, after DR Elmore did all that they would have to deal with ME!!!!!

Oh the horror!   

Please tell me that "Oy! The Musical" staring Michael Ball is safe!

;)
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2012, 03:43:55 PM
;D
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: bk on July 26, 2012, 03:51:42 PM
I'm told that all but a handful of international orders have been shipped.  The rest of the internationals will be finished this evening and at the post office first thing in the morning.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 26, 2012, 03:56:20 PM
Saw an ad for gluten-free cat food. Didn't know that cats get celiac disease, too.


I know most of them are lactose intolerant.

Very true.


And yet...every movie and TV show involving a cat in a household shows someone giving it a bowl of milk.

That is so odd.   As to the "many" being lactose intolerant, things I've read indicate that most are...and that there are special formulas that are designed for cats who still need mother's milk.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 26, 2012, 03:57:41 PM
Vastly amusing is our very own Michael Shayne's emergence on Facebook, where he now seems to spend every waking hour, like Pogue.  At least the former still comes around pretty much every day, but the latter I'm afraid is caught up in his own ME-isms.

Odd, but I never see any of his posts.  I double-checked and he remains a friend, but he may have dropped me.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Laura on July 26, 2012, 04:09:33 PM
Mike has been posting here. He was quite ill for a while and didn't post. Also, some people (a Gypsy reference) who have those fancy phones show as being on Facebook all the time.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: MBarnum on July 26, 2012, 04:14:20 PM
Post deleted...cause DR Ron Pulliam beat me to it.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: MBarnum on July 26, 2012, 04:18:14 PM
Which reminds me that I meant to mention to returning DR JosePiano that DR Mike is the DR formerly known as DR Michael Shayne.

Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: MBarnum on July 26, 2012, 04:18:35 PM
DR Laura, you have no "quotes"
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: MBarnum on July 26, 2012, 04:19:00 PM
In 1/2 hour I will be off to the YMCA.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: bk on July 26, 2012, 04:21:12 PM
Mike has been posting here. He was quite ill for a while and didn't post. Also, some people (a Gypsy reference) who have those fancy phones show as being on Facebook all the time.

No, he's posting in the Cast Albums group there - endlessly, over and over and over.  Funny.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: bk on July 26, 2012, 04:21:39 PM
Listening to the soundtrack to the Dante film I referenced earlier - pretty good.  I may have a go at licensing it.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2012, 04:21:46 PM
Saw an ad for gluten-free cat food. Didn't know that cats get celiac disease, too.


I know most of them are lactose intolerant.

Very true.


And yet...every movie and TV show involving a cat in a household shows someone giving it a bowl of milk.


I find it very annoying, or when dogs are fed chocolate.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2012, 04:23:30 PM
Saw an ad for gluten-free cat food. Didn't know that cats get celiac disease, too.


I know most of them are lactose intolerant.

Very true.

As to the "many" being lactose intolerant, things I've read indicate that most are...and that there are special formulas that are designed for cats who still need mother's milk.

When we took our 4 week old kitten, Bosco, home I purchased the lactose free kitty milk for her even though she was eating canned food.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: bk on July 26, 2012, 04:27:18 PM
I like to be fed chocolate, preferably whilst I'm wearing my lounging pyjamas and my leopard-spotted dickie.  But NEVER feed me a bowl of milk.  That is where I draw the line.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: bk on July 26, 2012, 04:27:45 PM
So happy all those Follies are at the postal office - and NOT the Studio City post office.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Laura on July 26, 2012, 04:28:19 PM
It's been too hot to go out, MBarnum. I haven't heard anything recently.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: George on July 26, 2012, 04:32:52 PM
DR Laura, you have no "quotes"

It looks weird!

;)
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: George on July 26, 2012, 04:33:12 PM
Listening to the soundtrack to the Dante film I referenced earlier - pretty good.  I may have a go at licensing it.

Good luck, BK!
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2012, 04:33:29 PM
Mike has been posting here. He was quite ill for a while and didn't post. Also, some people (a Gypsy reference) who have those fancy phones show as being on Facebook all the time.

No, he's posting in the Cast Albums group there - endlessly, over and over and over.  Funny.

Aww, that explains why you said he was on FB so much. 
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2012, 04:34:09 PM
DR Laura, you have no "quotes"

It looks weird!

;)

;D
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2012, 04:35:55 PM
Most ferocious parts of the storm have just passed over us.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2012, 04:36:24 PM
Good!!!
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: George on July 26, 2012, 04:39:51 PM
One of the actors, Chord Overstreet, in the Dante film is now on "Glee."  I wonder if he has a large role in the film.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Jrand73 on July 26, 2012, 04:47:51 PM
Gluten free cat food and 3-D glasses.  Where else on all the internet?
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Michael on July 26, 2012, 04:49:58 PM


Hello everybody.  This is Mr. Sylvia Fine.
[/quote

Or Mrs. Laurence Olivier. :-)
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Laura on July 26, 2012, 04:51:26 PM
Here you go.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Laura on July 26, 2012, 04:54:08 PM
That looks like one heck of a storm on the weather radar!
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Matthew on July 26, 2012, 04:56:52 PM
I just got off the phone with 85 year-old Vincent Youmans II, son of the composer. I spent the morning tracking down the family via Cast Recording List and the Library of Congress. I have two library boxes of original NO NO NANETTE materials that John McGlinn "borrowed" and refused to return nearly 30 years ago. I came across the storage boxes yesterday while sorting through the moved materials and I want to return them to the family in the next couple of weeks, as soon as the office is more set up.

Do the scores include the dual piano parts from the revival?? 

These are the original 1925 materials; no pianos, there is a harp.

Thanks - been trying to locate those parts, just for fun, of course
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Michael on July 26, 2012, 04:59:42 PM
BK

I still post every (almost) every day here. But I don't feel like I need to post every moment of my life. As for Facebook I'm just playing a game on Forgotten Musicals that has become somewhat addictive. I could start it here, but I am not sure how well it will go over here.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: bk on July 26, 2012, 05:01:40 PM
BK

I still post every (almost) every day here. But I don't feel like I need to post every moment of my life. As for Facebook I'm just playing a game on Forgotten Musicals that has become somewhat addictive. I could start it here, but I am not sure how well it will go over here.

We don't expect you to post here every minute of your life.  But addictive is right, since you seem to be doing exactly that there :)  It's all good.  Just funny.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Matthew on July 26, 2012, 05:02:58 PM
Well, it is what it is, folks.  Our Edwina has pitch problems, but she's a firecracker and adorable, so she'll be forgiven.  The rest of the show is good and we open in 2.5 hours.  I'm hoping to sleep well this eve.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Michael on July 26, 2012, 05:04:07 PM
So here is the "game" I am playing on Forgotten Musicals. A photo is posted and one has to guess what the musical is.

(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQqpDPhGU137q-MQj-24720LWSWix67CyGWKvk8Gxue8KoYGGHR3A)
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Matthew on July 26, 2012, 05:05:00 PM
The cast album thing on Facebook is rather funny.  Most of it is garbage from people who really don't have a clue.  When bk, or Elmore, or other "smart" people post, it makes it better.  But I wonder if these people have anything else to do in life.  They should come here.  Well, maybe....
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2012, 05:05:23 PM
Here you go.

:)
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Michael on July 26, 2012, 05:06:37 PM
There are some very good players trying the game.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2012, 05:08:42 PM
I could start it here, but I am not sure how well it will go over here.

 ;D
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: John G. on July 26, 2012, 05:09:37 PM
Pick a Daisy?
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Jane on July 26, 2012, 05:09:48 PM
Our Edwina has pitch problems, but she's a firecracker and adorable, so she'll be forgiven. 

Cute.

Sleep well.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: George on July 26, 2012, 05:16:43 PM
Here you go.

;D
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: George on July 26, 2012, 05:17:32 PM
Well, it is what it is, folks.  Our Edwina has pitch problems, but she's a firecracker and adorable, so she'll be forgiven.  The rest of the show is good and we open in 2.5 hours.  I'm hoping to sleep well this eve.

Break Legs!!
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: George on July 26, 2012, 05:20:51 PM
So here is the "game" I am playing on Forgotten Musicals. A photo is posted and one has to guess what the musical is.

(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQqpDPhGU137q-MQj-24720LWSWix67CyGWKvk8Gxue8KoYGGHR3A)

Taking My Turn (http://castalbums.org/recordings/Taking-My-Turn-1983-Original-Off-Broadway-Cast/1007)??

(http://castalbums.org/covers/35/35856.jpg)
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: George on July 26, 2012, 05:21:55 PM
Here's the "original soundtrack recording":

(http://castalbums.org/covers/00/00656.jpg)
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: bk on July 26, 2012, 05:23:18 PM
So here is the "game" I am playing on Forgotten Musicals. A photo is posted and one has to guess what the musical is.

(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQqpDPhGU137q-MQj-24720LWSWix67CyGWKvk8Gxue8KoYGGHR3A)

On a Clear Day.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: elmore3003 on July 26, 2012, 05:25:28 PM
So here is the "game" I am playing on Forgotten Musicals. A photo is posted and one has to guess what the musical is.

(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQqpDPhGU137q-MQj-24720LWSWix67CyGWKvk8Gxue8KoYGGHR3A)

I hate it.
It's a very stupid game.  The joke has gone on too long. I think it only amuses the original poster.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: George on July 26, 2012, 05:25:36 PM
So here is the "game" I am playing on Forgotten Musicals. A photo is posted and one has to guess what the musical is.

(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQqpDPhGU137q-MQj-24720LWSWix67CyGWKvk8Gxue8KoYGGHR3A)

On a Clear Day.

I knew that...no, I really did! ;)
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: elmore3003 on July 26, 2012, 05:25:51 PM
I am going to post that on everyone of those damend things.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: George on July 26, 2012, 05:26:22 PM
I must be off.  Tonight is our final dress rehearsal and $5 preview!  "Titus Andronicus" officially opens tomorrow night!

Be back later.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: elmore3003 on July 26, 2012, 05:30:48 PM
I must be off.  Tonight is our final dress rehearsal and $5 preview!  "Titus Andronicus" officially opens tomorrow night!

Be back later.

Break a leg!
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: John G. on July 26, 2012, 05:31:06 PM
So here is the "game" I am playing on Forgotten Musicals. A photo is posted and one has to guess what the musical is.

(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQqpDPhGU137q-MQj-24720LWSWix67CyGWKvk8Gxue8KoYGGHR3A)

On a Clear Day.
Which was once Pick a Daisy.
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Post by: John G. on July 26, 2012, 05:31:23 PM
I must be off.  Tonight is our final dress rehearsal and $5 preview!  "Titus Andronicus" officially opens tomorrow night!

Be back later.

Break a leg!

Are you having meat pies for dinner?
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Post by: TCB on July 26, 2012, 05:46:55 PM
I'm told that all but a handful of international orders have been shipped.  The rest of the internationals will be finished this evening and at the post office first thing in the morning.

So, they haven't sent the ones to Florida yet.
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Post by: TCB on July 26, 2012, 05:56:22 PM
So here is the "game" I am playing on Forgotten Musicals. A photo is posted and one has to guess what the musical is.

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On a Clear Day.

That was my guess.

And I am guessing George's is MARY POPPINS.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 26, 2012, 06:03:43 PM
It's too damned hot in this apartment and I am getting grumpy.

I hope this rain cools things down.
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Post by: KevinH on July 26, 2012, 06:12:37 PM
Wow, page 9! 
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 26, 2012, 06:26:16 PM
Morning all!  I slept quite well last night.  Might have had something to do with being tired after all that walking! :)  I will start my 2 mile morning walk here shortly.

I am waiting for the AC people and the new contractor who will (hopefully) start on the house in short order. 

I see that Anderson Cooper will be in town in September.   I hope that things are well underway or finished by then.

I suggest you send Anderson a letter suggesting that he follow up on your house when he is in town.

I think that's a fabulous idea, you may want to update him on your progress so far and let him know it continues....
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Post by: Danise on July 26, 2012, 06:27:29 PM
I did send an email today telling him about the progress and telling him I hoped I would have pictures to share when he comes to town so we shall see.....
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 26, 2012, 06:33:54 PM
Saw an ad for gluten-free cat food. Didn't know that cats get celiac disease, too.

My cat Boo throws up any cat food with wheat gluten in it.  What food was it?
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Post by: Ben on July 26, 2012, 06:35:05 PM
The rains came to Manhattan. They seem to have stopped for now. I'm in the bedroom with the AC.

That is all.
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Post by: KevinH on July 26, 2012, 06:36:32 PM
Possible thunderstorms in DC in the next few hours.  It reached 100 degrees again today ( I think it's about the 6th time this month).
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 26, 2012, 06:38:16 PM
I did send an email today telling him about the progress and telling him I hoped I would have pictures to share when he comes to town so we shall see.....


ANDERSON VIBES FOR DANISE~~~~~~~~
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 26, 2012, 06:42:07 PM
I had a great day today.  After a night of sleep without pain pills. (Yeah!)  I really felt good this morning.  We got quite a few things done at the office and ......the insurance check came in the mail!!!!!!    It was a pain in the butt to get it so the funds will be available tomorrow at my bank, but I managed to do it. SO tomorrow after my 2:00 hearing is over, I'll take the rental car back and get a ride to the dealership where I'll actually buy my new Red Rav4.  I can't wait!
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Post by: Danise on July 26, 2012, 06:42:18 PM
I did send an email today telling him about the progress and telling him I hoped I would have pictures to share when he comes to town so we shall see.....


ANDERSON VIBES FOR DANISE~~~~~~~~
Thank you.
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Post by: Danise on July 26, 2012, 06:43:02 PM
I had a great day today.  After a night of sleep without pain pills. (Yeah!)  I really felt good this morning.  We got quite a few things done at the office and ......the insurance check came in the mail!!!!!!    It was a pain in the butt to get it so the funds will be available tomorrow at my bank, but I managed to do it. SO tomorrow after my 2:00 hearing is over, I'll take the rental car back and get a ride to the dealership where I'll actually buy my new Red Rav4.  I can't wait!
  Congrats!
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 26, 2012, 06:44:04 PM
I did have to take an Aleve this noon, but other than that I made it without any pain meds all day and still had energy at the end of the day.  I'm not totally healed, but today is the first day in the last 10 days I've felt like me again.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 26, 2012, 06:45:29 PM
Vibes to everyone~!!!!!
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 26, 2012, 06:45:58 PM
AND thanks to everyone for the vibes over the past 10 days, they have helped
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2012, 06:48:09 PM
It's too damned hot in this apartment and I am getting grumpy.


I noticed :)
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 26, 2012, 06:50:20 PM
DR Elmore, drinking lots of ice water or ice tea can help you feel cooler

VIBE FOR AC REPAIR ASAP~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 26, 2012, 06:51:11 PM
We're getting pretty close to page 10
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 26, 2012, 06:51:28 PM
Only a few more posts should do it
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 26, 2012, 06:51:51 PM
The cats want me to open the windows
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 26, 2012, 06:52:09 PM
It's a cool 88 degrees outside, so I just may do that
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 26, 2012, 06:52:19 PM
I never dreamed I think 88 was cool, lol
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 26, 2012, 06:52:28 PM
This should do it
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 26, 2012, 06:52:37 PM
PAGE 10!!!!!!!
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2012, 06:52:39 PM
I had a great day today.  After a night of sleep without pain pills. (Yeah!)  I really felt good this morning.  We got quite a few things done at the office and ......the insurance check came in the mail!!!!!!    It was a pain in the butt to get it so the funds will be available tomorrow at my bank, but I managed to do it. SO tomorrow after my 2:00 hearing is over, I'll take the rental car back and get a ride to the dealership where I'll actually buy my new Red Rav4.  I can't wait!

So much wonderful news :)

VIBES YOU FEEL EVEN BETTER TOMORROW!
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2012, 06:54:56 PM
DR Elmore, drinking lots of ice water or ice tea can help you feel cooler

VIBE FOR AC REPAIR ASAP~~~~~~~~~~

For 12 years we lived on the East Coast without air.  Cooking, cleaning, caring for children & pets was sooo much fun.  Sometimes I would spend hours in the market shopping.

DITTO ON THE AC VIBES!
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: Cillaliz on July 26, 2012, 06:58:01 PM
I'm getting excited for the Olympics.  Rock Center is doing a previoew of tomorrow's opening ceremonies
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 26, 2012, 06:58:46 PM
And of preview of other Olympics stuff
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2012, 07:01:59 PM
'night
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 26, 2012, 07:02:35 PM
Speaking of technology, they had to get my car from Minneapolis because I wanted this option http://www.toyota.com/entune/ (http://www.toyota.com/entune/)

I really just wanted XM radio, but couldn't get it without getting the whole technology option, so this is what I decided to go for. 
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Post by: Michael on July 26, 2012, 07:03:43 PM
So here is the "game" I am playing on Forgotten Musicals. A photo is posted and one has to guess what the musical is.

(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQqpDPhGU137q-MQj-24720LWSWix67CyGWKvk8Gxue8KoYGGHR3A)


On a Clear Day.

CORRECT
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 26, 2012, 07:04:10 PM
I should add, you can't use the touch screen while you're driving, but you can do voice commands.
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Post by: Michael on July 26, 2012, 07:07:29 PM
So here is the "game" I am playing on Forgotten Musicals. A photo is posted and one has to guess what the musical is.

(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQqpDPhGU137q-MQj-24720LWSWix67CyGWKvk8Gxue8KoYGGHR3A)

On a Clear Day.
Which was once Pick a Daisy.

Actually it was "I Picked A Daisy"
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 26, 2012, 07:08:41 PM
I have been online pricing portable AC units. Perhaps tomorrow I will walk to the local PC Richard and check them out.

Good night!
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Post by: John G. on July 26, 2012, 07:13:38 PM
Saw an ad for gluten-free cat food. Didn't know that cats get celiac disease, too.

My cat Boo throws up any cat food with wheat gluten in it.  What food was it?
Sheba. Hope it helps.
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Post by: John G. on July 26, 2012, 07:14:17 PM
So here is the "game" I am playing on Forgotten Musicals. A photo is posted and one has to guess what the musical is.

(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQqpDPhGU137q-MQj-24720LWSWix67CyGWKvk8Gxue8KoYGGHR3A)

On a Clear Day.
Which was once Pick a Daisy.

Actually it was "I Picked A Daisy"
My bad. Thank you.
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: John G. on July 26, 2012, 07:15:37 PM
I had a great day today.  After a night of sleep without pain pills. (Yeah!)  I really felt good this morning.  We got quite a few things done at the office and ......the insurance check came in the mail!!!!!!    It was a pain in the butt to get it so the funds will be available tomorrow at my bank, but I managed to do it. SO tomorrow after my 2:00 hearing is over, I'll take the rental car back and get a ride to the dealership where I'll actually buy my new Red Rav4.  I can't wait!
  Congrats!

That's great news.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 26, 2012, 07:16:31 PM
Saw an ad for gluten-free cat food. Didn't know that cats get celiac disease, too.

My cat Boo throws up any cat food with wheat gluten in it.  What food was it?
Sheba. Hope it helps.

Hmm I didn't know that
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 26, 2012, 07:16:44 PM
Danny Boyle says don't go to the bathroom during the first 15 minutes of the Opening Ceremony.   He says the first hour shouldn't be missed, but definitely don't miss the first 15 minutes
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Post by: John G. on July 26, 2012, 07:17:02 PM
Possible thunderstorms in DC in the next few hours.  It reached 100 degrees again today ( I think it's about the 6th time this month).
It didn't get that hot down here today. In fact, it's been quite pleasant. Low 90s, I would say.
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Post by: John G. on July 26, 2012, 07:17:36 PM
Night, all.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 26, 2012, 07:23:00 PM
Good Night, John G
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Post by: Ginny on July 26, 2012, 07:35:45 PM
I'm getting excited for the Olympics.  Rock Center is doing a previoew of tomorrow's opening ceremonies

Got home from book group just in time to tune into Rock Center.  I, too, am looking forward to the Olympics, DR Cillaliz!
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Post by: Jennifer on July 26, 2012, 07:38:21 PM
Danny Boyle says don't go to the bathroom during the first 15 minutes of the Opening Ceremony.   He says the first hour shouldn't be missed, but definitely don't miss the first 15 minutes

Or just record it.

Not sure is it going to be aired live in the US or just in primetime? I wonder what time it will be on here. I think i saw 4-7:30pm and then repeated from 7 something till 11pm.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 26, 2012, 07:56:44 PM
Starts at 7:30 Eastern 6:30 Central
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Post by: Ginny on July 26, 2012, 07:58:41 PM
'night!
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Post by: MBarnum on July 26, 2012, 08:15:54 PM
I watched THE MOD SQUAD tonight. Funny how the road to a small town in Mexico would look so much like Mulholland Drive.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 26, 2012, 08:23:37 PM
LOL MBarnum...I loved The Mod Squad when I was little
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Post by: bk on July 26, 2012, 08:27:48 PM
I agree the game has overstayed its welcome there - and once was fine for here :) 
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Post by: bk on July 26, 2012, 08:28:45 PM
Went to the get-together - it was fine.
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Post by: bk on July 26, 2012, 10:03:04 PM
Where in tarnation IS everyone?  I'm here.  I'm here.  I'm here (that is three I'm heres).
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 26, 2012, 10:14:28 PM
Good Evening!

Well... The rehearsal I had earlier was for the wedding that I'll be playing for this weekend. Claybourne Elder and Eric Rosen will be tying the knot, and a bunch of their friends will be singing various songs at the reception. There's quite a nice line-up of singers/Broadway folk/friends, and I'm so happy to be along for the ride. I'll be heading upstate tomorrow afternoon with DR elm ore's office-mate, Curtis, and back Sunday morning. -And the rehearsal dinner tomorrow night is a pool party!

*And since I was meeting up with Curtis tonight, we also had a chance to start going over the new material in Triangle. I really am so happy to be reunited with this show.
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Post by: bk on July 26, 2012, 10:17:50 PM
Well, no one can say we didn't achieve 300 postings.
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Post by: bk on July 26, 2012, 10:17:57 PM
And page 11.
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Post by: bk on July 26, 2012, 10:18:03 PM
Tack.
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Post by: bk on July 26, 2012, 10:18:11 PM
Bra.
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Post by: bk on July 26, 2012, 10:18:18 PM
Puss puss.
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Post by: bk on July 26, 2012, 10:18:39 PM
Jose will have to go aways back to figure out tack, bra, puss puss.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 26, 2012, 10:24:43 PM
Thankfully, our rehearsal took place just a block away from The Pershing Center where A Letter To Harvey Milk was playing. And, thankfully, I had my umbrella with me. The rain was falling(!) when I left rehearsal. In any case...

I really liked the show. The cast is lead by Jeff Keller, Cheryl Stern and Leslie Kritzer. Some of the musical material in the first part of show seems to be trying too hard to "distract" the listener from what is to come, at least to my ears. But once the final set of scenes start to get going, well... It packs a quite nice emotional punch.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 26, 2012, 10:27:07 PM
Jose will have to go aways back to figure out tack, bra, puss puss.

Has Rachelle Rak started posting here on HHW too? -Although, her tag is usually CHA-CHA PUSS-PUSS.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 26, 2012, 10:32:55 PM
I had a great day today.  After a night of sleep without pain pills. (Yeah!)  I really felt good this morning.  We got quite a few things done at the office and ......the insurance check came in the mail!!!!!!    It was a pain in the butt to get it so the funds will be available tomorrow at my bank, but I managed to do it. SO tomorrow after my 2:00 hearing is over, I'll take the rental car back and get a ride to the dealership where I'll actually buy my new Red Rav4.  I can't wait!

Here's to more great days, DR Cillaliz!
Title: Re: SHORT AND SWEET
Post by: JoseSPiano on July 26, 2012, 10:34:26 PM
DR Danise - What is Anderson Cooper coming down to Florida for if not to check up on the progress of your house?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on July 26, 2012, 10:35:22 PM
OK... It's late. I need to ice my hand for a bit, then get to bed.

Goodnight.