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Title: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: bk on November 09, 2012, 12:44:51 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes sang the anniversary waltz, and now it is time for you to post until the anniversary cows come home.
Title: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: bk on November 09, 2012, 12:45:59 AM
And the word of the day is: CAUTELOUS!
Title: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: George on November 09, 2012, 12:50:13 AM
I noticed that yesterday's posts aren't closed, yet. ::)

;)
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Post by: George on November 09, 2012, 01:04:30 AM
Hey...isn't today HHW's 11th Anniversary (http://www.haineshisway.com/archives/00000002.html)??

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, HHW!!!  AND TO ALL OF US!!! ;D

Thanks, BK, for allowing us to be a part of the greatest website in all of Internet-dom!!
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Post by: bk on November 09, 2012, 01:18:16 AM
Oh, jeez, and I had that all ready to go and got distracted by the other crap - must go revise and retile right now!
Title: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: bk on November 09, 2012, 01:18:38 AM
And this was sent to me - a rave video review of my latest tome.  Check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luGKI3XXkew&feature=youtu.be
Title: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: bk on November 09, 2012, 01:28:59 AM
Notes have been rewritten, and the title has been changed.  Whew!
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Post by: bk on November 09, 2012, 01:31:55 AM
There, there, all should be well now and now should be all well.
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Post by: Ben on November 09, 2012, 03:22:50 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Ben on November 09, 2012, 03:23:32 AM
Mr. Song of the Day Arnold Brockman was one of the posters on the first day of HHW

Hello Brucie...Hello Brucie...
Back where you belong!!!

Posted by Arnold M. Brockman @ 11/12/2001 09:02 AM PST
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Post by: Laura on November 09, 2012, 03:34:12 AM
Happy Anniversary to us all! What a swell place this is. Thank you for making it for us, BK.
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Post by: vixmom on November 09, 2012, 03:51:20 AM
I know that the Food pantries  and Soup Kitchen around here welcome leftover Halloween candy -  its a treat for the people in need that they do not usually get and cannot afford to spend money on - rather than throw the candy in the garbage perhaps you  might consider donating it to one of them?  

http://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/cgi-bin/id/cityfoodbanks.cgi?city=Studio%20City&state=CA
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Post by: vixmom on November 09, 2012, 03:53:45 AM
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY  HHW!!


thank you BK for making and keeping this here site -  I have met many dear friends here I would not otherwise have met and have learned many new things here I otherwise would not have learned 

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Post by: vixmom on November 09, 2012, 03:55:20 AM
I am not generally  a fan of strongly worded emails - I think it leads to grief, burned bridges and  locked doors

I prefer your usual method of washing it down the drain
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Post by: vixmom on November 09, 2012, 03:59:39 AM
I just went to yesterday and read the posts from after I went to sleep last night

Is she still doing the act, as you created it, elsewhere?

Are you able to legally  place an injunction on her doing the act?
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Post by: Ben on November 09, 2012, 04:09:02 AM
No new Filichia yet
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 09, 2012, 04:33:31 AM
Good morning, all!

I will shortly head to the post office to mail a set of the Herbert songs to a friend in DC before I head down to Toyland. After that, I shall head home, rest for a bit, and get ready to go out for dinner tonight on the Upper East Side with my Dublin friends Lynda, Fionnuala, and Hugh. We are the guests of a friend of Fionnuala.

!!!!!!!!!!! Happy HHW Anniversary to one and all !!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 09, 2012, 04:47:01 AM
Good morning, and a sincere

HHW Happy Anniversary to HHW!

Pleased to be a part of this jernt.
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 09, 2012, 04:47:34 AM
Listening to review now.
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 09, 2012, 04:52:45 AM
And it is EXCELLENT.  Says it all.
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Post by: Michael on November 09, 2012, 04:57:06 AM
A most happy anniversary to all at HHW.

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Post by: Michael on November 09, 2012, 04:57:34 AM
And a very good morning to all
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Post by: Michael on November 09, 2012, 04:58:05 AM
To all our NY, NJ and all others hope all is good for you
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Post by: John G. on November 09, 2012, 04:58:58 AM
Happy anniversary, HHW. And thank you, BK, for a great cyberhome. And here's to all the HHWers who are so welcoming here.
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Post by: John G. on November 09, 2012, 04:59:24 AM
Great review, BK.
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Post by: John G. on November 09, 2012, 05:00:49 AM
Had to take half a Benedryl last night in order to be able to sleep, so I'm somewhat groggy this morning. I hate that feeling, but I wouldn't be able to sleep without it.
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Post by: John G. on November 09, 2012, 05:01:53 AM
TOD:

DVD: Homeland, first season.

MP3: Highlights from "Platinum" and the Julius Monk revue, "Seven 11"

CD: Kean
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Post by: vixmom on November 09, 2012, 05:12:01 AM
well I am going take a shower and head out to work
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Post by: Sam on November 09, 2012, 05:20:47 AM
 ;D
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Post by: Sam on November 09, 2012, 05:22:50 AM
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY  :) ;) ;D 8)

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY  :) :) :) :)

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY  ;) ;) ;) ;)

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY  ;D ;D ;D ;D

HAPPY ANNIVERDARY  8) 8) 8) 8)
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 09, 2012, 05:25:43 AM
Page 2 PAR-TAY!!!!!!      :) :) :)
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 09, 2012, 05:27:41 AM
TOD

CD - Love is a Many-Splendored Thing
DVD - My Cousin Rachel
BLU - Pat Metheny: The Orchestrion Project

That's as of last night.  The new day is young (and aren't we all), so who knows!
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Sam on November 09, 2012, 05:36:39 AM
Maybe they do not realize how they are acting.
Maybe they do.

Parent's reactions are tricky.  I know, I've been dealing with someone's reaction to the things I tell him about his kids for over a year.  His eyes and ears are closed when it comes to his kids.   Only 2 times he opened them where in court with his ex-wife.

I've given up.  The kids lost my wanting to help them.  Maybe I'll try again when they get older.

So now I just keep peace and stay away.

Vixmon is right, talk to a lawyer who is a friend.

Just my thoughts.

 ;D
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Post by: Sam on November 09, 2012, 05:42:23 AM
Off to work.

Have a really really really happy day here at HHW.

Happy Anniversary bk.

Happy Anniversary everyone.

 ;D
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Post by: Druxy on November 09, 2012, 05:49:55 AM
And this was sent to me - a rave video review of my latest tome.  Check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luGKI3XXkew&feature=youtu.be


Congrats!
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Post by: Druxy on November 09, 2012, 05:50:07 AM
Happy Anniversary!
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Post by: Druxy on November 09, 2012, 05:50:19 AM
TOD:

??????
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Post by: Druxy on November 09, 2012, 05:52:54 AM
My advice:

Don't send the letter.

I have no idea what the situation is, but you've already vented your emotions in writing the letter. 

Sending ti can only throw gasoline onto the fire.

Let it go!
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Kerry on November 09, 2012, 06:00:28 AM
Happy Anniversary to us all! What a swell place this is. Thank you for making it for us, BK.

A GREAT BIG HAPPY DITTO!!!!
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Post by: Kerry on November 09, 2012, 06:00:59 AM
My advice:

Don't send the letter.

I have no idea what the situation is, but you've already vented your emotions in writing the letter. 

Sending ti can only throw gasoline onto the fire.

Let it go!

Another DITTO!!
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Ben on November 09, 2012, 06:19:28 AM
It's Friday, there is never a TOD, it's a list of what you're listening to, watching on various forms of video, reading, etc.
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Post by: Matthew on November 09, 2012, 06:35:40 AM
Happy Anniversary to us!!!
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Post by: Matthew on November 09, 2012, 06:40:26 AM
DR TCB - recorded music in a musical certainly has its place in these times, especially in a smaller venue with little or no space for musicians.  I've never had an "accident" in performance (knock on wood) and I don't intend to.  I tend to make it fool proof for vamps and such which takes a lot of editing and learning the show with the performers with the tracks.  It's good for kids as they are able to rehearse with a track of what the music will be in performance.  The more you rehearse with it, the more it settles in your body and you are less likely to "go up" at all. 

Let me say it's NOT my preferred method of doing a musical, but it has its place and when it's used correctly, is an invaluable resource.
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 09, 2012, 06:41:12 AM
Gracious and aloof.

Those are the watchwords I usually attempt to embrace when I'm annoyed, irritated, hurt by a friend's/associate's words or deeds.

I'd certainly confide in "mutual" friends about my concerns and feelings about something, but I think vixmom and Druxy and Kerry are correct...the strongly worded e-mail will not solve -- but will accelerate deterioration of -- whatever the situation is.

If this is strictly business (i.e., no bonds of friendship ever involved), then strongly worded is the way to go.

My 7 1/2 cents worth.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 09, 2012, 06:43:40 AM
Happy Millstone to each and every one of the Hainsie/Kimlets!
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Post by: Doug R on November 09, 2012, 07:35:08 AM
I am not generally  a fan of strongly worded emails - I think it leads to grief, burned bridges and  locked doors

I prefer your usual method of washing it down the drain

I agree. When I have been incensed enough to take dramatic action I invariably regret it later. And once done, there's no turning back. Best to move on.
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Post by: Doug R on November 09, 2012, 07:35:57 AM
And this was sent to me - a rave video review of my latest tome.  Check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luGKI3XXkew&feature=youtu.be

Very nice.
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Jennifer on November 09, 2012, 07:36:12 AM
I just went to yesterday and read the posts from after I went to sleep last night

Is she still doing the act, as you created it, elsewhere?

Are you able to legally  place an injunction on her doing the act?

This is my question too. Is she still doing the act?

Sending the strong email because the parents have been rude is a separate issue to me. IF she is still doing the act and you don't want her to do it then that is one thing.

I don't think that you should send the email.  This girl probably had nothing to do with your split from her. And since you were so close she is probably quite upset by it all.

If you don't want her to do the act and she is then that is another thing. You can nicely tell this to the parents.

Also, if you really want to contact the parents then you should be the bigger person. Do not make it a mean-spirited email to get it off your chest. Do not tell them you think they are rude.  If you wanted you could tell them how hurt you were that they did not contact you re: the award.  The thing is it feels like they burned their relationship with you. So they are probably too ashamed to contact you.
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Post by: Jennifer on November 09, 2012, 07:36:58 AM
Happy anniversary!
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Post by: Doug R on November 09, 2012, 07:37:59 AM
TOD:

CD - THE RED HOUSE
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Post by: MBarnum on November 09, 2012, 07:57:40 AM
BK, I' with the others. Don't send the email. It won't help the situation and will only make things worse.
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Post by: MBarnum on November 09, 2012, 08:00:04 AM
TOD:

DVD:
An Eyetalian spy film from the 1960s titled KISS, KISS, BANG, BANG starring a couple of actors who are more often seen in spaghetti westerns.

DVR:
A couple of 1930s oldies recorded off of TCM this week.

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Post by: John G. on November 09, 2012, 08:01:10 AM
BK, would it help to send the email to a third party you trust and who knows some part of the background before you send it off?
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 09, 2012, 08:01:46 AM
Happy Anniversary to HHW and MR BK and all of us!
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Post by: John G. on November 09, 2012, 08:02:09 AM
TOD:

DVD:
An Eyetalian spy film from the 1960s titled KISS, KISS, BANG, BANG starring a couple of actors who are more often seen in spaghetti westerns.

DVR:
A couple of 1930s oldies recorded off of TCM this week.


Did you ever see the American Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang with Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer as a gay detective nicknamed Gay Paree? It had its moments.
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Post by: John G. on November 09, 2012, 08:02:27 AM
How was opening night, JRand?
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 09, 2012, 08:03:02 AM
Nice book review!!!

RE: The email....if you can stick to business as the subject - send it.  But if the young girl was always pleasant and a hard worker....it will put her in the middle....
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Post by: Ginny on November 09, 2012, 08:28:38 AM
Friday morning greetings!  I slept for over 10 hours last night, if you count that I fell asleep in my chair at the start of ROCK CENTER at 10pm.  Today will be quiet, as planned.
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Post by: Ginny on November 09, 2012, 08:28:57 AM
Happiest of anniversaries to HHW!
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Post by: bk on November 09, 2012, 08:32:29 AM
I've been up since six, just stayed in bed until the phone rang a few minutes ago.  But I guess I'm up now.
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Post by: John G. on November 09, 2012, 08:38:17 AM
Three!
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Post by: bk on November 09, 2012, 08:43:46 AM
Thanks for all the good thoughts, which are much appreciated.  I'm weighing many things here and I understand all points of view.  I have no idea if any of this is emanating from the youngster - there's no way for me to know that unfortunately.  I think these people live in some kind of bubble and it's all about them.  These are people who called me their guardian angel, these are people who told me I was family and then these are people who disappeared, then tried to make contact, which I responded to very positively while addressing the central problem.  I received a kind of half-assed apology, to which I replied again very positively, saying I was glad we were past it - after which silence. 

I have no idea whether they plan to do the act again, but if and when that happens I will put a stop to it.  That part is easy and it will be done by a lawyer, not me.  I've explained it all here - no need to beat it to death.  The only question is to send or not to send.  I'm going to re-read it in a bit and see how I feel.  Some people suggest sending it and being done with it once and for all.  I don't care about burning bridges when I'm not treated well and anyone who has read and understood the Kritzer books will understand my reaction here.  The real question for me is if I don't send it will it continue to bug me - if I don't send it they never really know how I feel.  I see no reason to temper what I wrote because they deserve to hear it in the strongest possible way.  I don't expect any good to come from it IF I send it, and I don't care if any good comes from it.  On the other hand, in the end other than getting it off my chest, what does it gain me?  Nothing will change and they've done the damage, really.  For all I know, they may be going through difficult times, but all it takes is a one-line e-mail of congratulations and thanks.  How bloody hard is that?  Certainly this woman is all over Facebook begging her friends to vote for her daughter - apparently she has all the time in the world for that and to contact every human being she knows so they can vote, which is why Melody is currently in second place.  I'm easy - thank me and appreciate me if I've done something beyond the call of duty for your child - if I've put in a year and a half nurturing her talent and making her a better performer.  They probably think THEY did it all, but I have given this girl incredible opportunities and material no one in their right mind would have ever given her - and then I've directed her carefully and she's gotten better and better for it.  To just continue to ignore this reprehensible behavior is weird to me, but again, I understand all points of view here and I ultimately have to do what's going to make me the most comfortable so this doesn't gnaw at me.  If I can truly wash it down the drain and not have residue, that would be the best.  I don't know that that's possible, though.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on November 09, 2012, 08:53:24 AM
And the word of the day is: CAUTELOUS!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  DETOUR AHEAD
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on November 09, 2012, 09:06:24 AM
"Here's To Us,For All That We Have

And The Road That We've Travelled So Far

Skies Of Blue,And Muddling Through

And For Me And For You As We Are

....Here's To Us Forever And Always"


HAPPY ANNIVERSARY ALL !!!
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Post by: Jane on November 09, 2012, 09:16:44 AM
Mr. Song of the Day Arnold Brockman was one of the posters on the first day of HHW

Hello Brucie...Hello Brucie...
Back where you belong!!!

Posted by Arnold M. Brockman @ 11/12/2001 09:02 AM PST


:)
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Post by: Jane on November 09, 2012, 09:18:06 AM

Is she still doing the act, as you created it, elsewhere?

Are you able to legally  place an injunction on her doing the act?

My questions/thoughts as well.

I feel bad for the girl caught in the middle of this.
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Post by: Jane on November 09, 2012, 09:19:55 AM
My advice:

Don't send the letter.

I have no idea what the situation is, but you've already vented your emotions in writing the letter. 

Sending ti can only throw gasoline onto the fire.

Let it go!

Agreed, and the letter could be used against.
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Post by: Jane on November 09, 2012, 09:25:31 AM
Thanks for all the good thoughts, which are much appreciated.  I'm weighing many things here and I understand all points of view.  I have no idea if any of this is emanating from the youngster - there's no way for me to know that unfortunately.  I think these people live in some kind of bubble and it's all about them.  These are people who called me their guardian angel, these are people who told me I was family and then these are people who disappeared, then tried to make contact, which I responded to very positively while addressing the central problem.  I received a kind of half-assed apology, to which I replied again very positively, saying I was glad we were past it - after which silence. 

I have no idea whether they plan to do the act again, but if and when that happens I will put a stop to it.  That part is easy and it will be done by a lawyer, not me.  I've explained it all here - no need to beat it to death.  The only question is to send or not to send.  I'm going to re-read it in a bit and see how I feel.  Some people suggest sending it and being done with it once and for all.  I don't care about burning bridges when I'm not treated well and anyone who has read and understood the Kritzer books will understand my reaction here.  The real question for me is if I don't send it will it continue to bug me - if I don't send it they never really know how I feel.  I see no reason to temper what I wrote because they deserve to hear it in the strongest possible way.  I don't expect any good to come from it IF I send it, and I don't care if any good comes from it.  On the other hand, in the end other than getting it off my chest, what does it gain me?  Nothing will change and they've done the damage, really.  For all I know, they may be going through difficult times, but all it takes is a one-line e-mail of congratulations and thanks.  How bloody hard is that?  Certainly this woman is all over Facebook begging her friends to vote for her daughter - apparently she has all the time in the world for that and to contact every human being she knows so they can vote, which is why Melody is currently in second place.  I'm easy - thank me and appreciate me if I've done something beyond the call of duty for your child - if I've put in a year and a half nurturing her talent and making her a better performer.  They probably think THEY did it all, but I have given this girl incredible opportunities and material no one in their right mind would have ever given her - and then I've directed her carefully and she's gotten better and better for it.  To just continue to ignore this reprehensible behavior is weird to me, but again, I understand all points of view here and I ultimately have to do what's going to make me the most comfortable so this doesn't gnaw at me.  If I can truly wash it down the drain and not have residue, that would be the best.  I don't know that that's possible, though.

I read all of your hurt here.  It seems all your email needs to say is that your are hurt or disappointed not to have received a thank you for all of your hard work.

On the other hand, they may be hurt you did not send a note of congratulations.
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 09, 2012, 09:31:51 AM
Send them an invoice.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on November 09, 2012, 10:04:03 AM
BK, I'm in the don't send the e-mail camp.  The trouble with an e-mail (or with a facebook post or a tweet or anything internetty for that matter) what you feel that you've expressed in the message may not be what the recipient gets from it.  Is it possible to meet up with these people at some time and let them know face-to-face how you feel?
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on November 09, 2012, 10:05:39 AM
@@@@@  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO HHW AND ALL YOU HHW'ers OUT THERE!  @@@@@
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Post by: MBarnum on November 09, 2012, 10:07:17 AM
Wishing us all a happy HHW anniversary!!!!





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Thanks Bruce, for giving us such a wonderful place to hang out!!
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: bk on November 09, 2012, 10:12:48 AM
Thanks for all the good thoughts, which are much appreciated.  I'm weighing many things here and I understand all points of view.  I have no idea if any of this is emanating from the youngster - there's no way for me to know that unfortunately.  I think these people live in some kind of bubble and it's all about them.  These are people who called me their guardian angel, these are people who told me I was family and then these are people who disappeared, then tried to make contact, which I responded to very positively while addressing the central problem.  I received a kind of half-assed apology, to which I replied again very positively, saying I was glad we were past it - after which silence. 

I have no idea whether they plan to do the act again, but if and when that happens I will put a stop to it.  That part is easy and it will be done by a lawyer, not me.  I've explained it all here - no need to beat it to death.  The only question is to send or not to send.  I'm going to re-read it in a bit and see how I feel.  Some people suggest sending it and being done with it once and for all.  I don't care about burning bridges when I'm not treated well and anyone who has read and understood the Kritzer books will understand my reaction here.  The real question for me is if I don't send it will it continue to bug me - if I don't send it they never really know how I feel.  I see no reason to temper what I wrote because they deserve to hear it in the strongest possible way.  I don't expect any good to come from it IF I send it, and I don't care if any good comes from it.  On the other hand, in the end other than getting it off my chest, what does it gain me?  Nothing will change and they've done the damage, really.  For all I know, they may be going through difficult times, but all it takes is a one-line e-mail of congratulations and thanks.  How bloody hard is that?  Certainly this woman is all over Facebook begging her friends to vote for her daughter - apparently she has all the time in the world for that and to contact every human being she knows so they can vote, which is why Melody is currently in second place.  I'm easy - thank me and appreciate me if I've done something beyond the call of duty for your child - if I've put in a year and a half nurturing her talent and making her a better performer.  They probably think THEY did it all, but I have given this girl incredible opportunities and material no one in their right mind would have ever given her - and then I've directed her carefully and she's gotten better and better for it.  To just continue to ignore this reprehensible behavior is weird to me, but again, I understand all points of view here and I ultimately have to do what's going to make me the most comfortable so this doesn't gnaw at me.  If I can truly wash it down the drain and not have residue, that would be the best.  I don't know that that's possible, though.

I read all of your hurt here.  It seems all your email needs to say is that your are hurt or disappointed not to have received a thank you for all of your hard work.

On the other hand, they may be hurt you did not send a note of congratulations.

Ah, but you see, I did congratulate them loudly on Facebook - on the mother's page and the daughter's.  That's why their rudeness is even worse.  In fact, it's disgusting. 
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: John G. on November 09, 2012, 10:16:47 AM
"Here's To Us,For All That We Have

And The Road That We've Travelled So Far

Skies Of Blue,And Muddling Through

And For Me And For You As We Are

....Here's To Us Forever And Always"


HAPPY ANNIVERSARY ALL !!!
I was just singing that song when I logged in. Then I found your message! I love it when that happens.
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: bk on November 09, 2012, 10:18:01 AM

Is she still doing the act, as you created it, elsewhere?

Are you able to legally  place an injunction on her doing the act?

My questions/thoughts as well.

I feel bad for the girl caught in the middle of this.

I'm not sure the girl IS caught in the middle - there's no way for me to know that.  However, months ago when all this was starting, I contacted a lawyer about the act and, in fact, there is already a letter drafted that will be sent immediately should they attempt to book the act I created.  Oh, they can do some act, but they can't use the songs I wrote, the title, any of the patter I contributed to (80%) or any of my arrangements that I provided gratis (70%).  I control all of that.

And the decision has been made.  I will not send the e-mail - it was good to write it and be done with it, but after talking to a mutual friend theirs and mine, there's just no point.  These people live in their own peculiar world and just don't get it.  And if they don't get it (and this mutual friend has tried to make them get it) then nothing I write will help them.  I know that I did a lot for their child and I feel good about that.  And that's the bottom line. 
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: George on November 09, 2012, 10:20:30 AM
And this was sent to me - a rave video review of my latest tome.  Check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luGKI3XXkew&feature=youtu.be

Very nice review, BK!
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: bk on November 09, 2012, 10:22:10 AM
In other news, I'm on my way to the editing room.  I woke up this morning with a thought about episode one - something that's been buzzing in the back of my mind.  I discussed it early this morning with the editor, who understood what I was talking about but wasn't sure he agreed completely.  Then I talked to a couple of people who were at the screening and got their opinions, and the editor came up with a solution that would help address my concern but not make it a huge change, basically just removing one little shot.  I felt there's a song where we reveal something and this morning I began to question if the reveal wasn't splitting the joke or the focus.  It certainly worked fine at the screening, but the editor's suggestion is to perhaps hold the reveal till the second verse of the song.  I do think that might help so we're going in to see if we like that change.  If so, we'll make it and he'll make me two new files - compressed and uncompressed and I'll have both versions and I can watch tomorrow and make my decision just before I upload.  This is the problem with being a nitpicky perfectionist.
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Jane on November 09, 2012, 10:26:09 AM
The trouble with an e-mail (or with a facebook post or a tweet or anything internetty for that matter) what you feel that you've expressed in the message may not be what the recipient gets from it. 

So very true.  It is difficult enough in person.
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: George on November 09, 2012, 10:26:11 AM
Good luck with the re-edit, BK. :)
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Post by: George on November 09, 2012, 10:26:49 AM
And now, I've been at home far too long and must get my butt-cheeks (and the rest of me) to work.

Have a good day, all!
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Jane on November 09, 2012, 10:30:18 AM
Thanks for all the good thoughts, which are much appreciated.  I'm weighing many things here and I understand all points of view.  I have no idea if any of this is emanating from the youngster - there's no way for me to know that unfortunately.  I think these people live in some kind of bubble and it's all about them.  These are people who called me their guardian angel, these are people who told me I was family and then these are people who disappeared, then tried to make contact, which I responded to very positively while addressing the central problem.  I received a kind of half-assed apology, to which I replied again very positively, saying I was glad we were past it - after which silence. 

I have no idea whether they plan to do the act again, but if and when that happens I will put a stop to it.  That part is easy and it will be done by a lawyer, not me.  I've explained it all here - no need to beat it to death.  The only question is to send or not to send.  I'm going to re-read it in a bit and see how I feel.  Some people suggest sending it and being done with it once and for all.  I don't care about burning bridges when I'm not treated well and anyone who has read and understood the Kritzer books will understand my reaction here.  The real question for me is if I don't send it will it continue to bug me - if I don't send it they never really know how I feel.  I see no reason to temper what I wrote because they deserve to hear it in the strongest possible way.  I don't expect any good to come from it IF I send it, and I don't care if any good comes from it.  On the other hand, in the end other than getting it off my chest, what does it gain me?  Nothing will change and they've done the damage, really.  For all I know, they may be going through difficult times, but all it takes is a one-line e-mail of congratulations and thanks.  How bloody hard is that?  Certainly this woman is all over Facebook begging her friends to vote for her daughter - apparently she has all the time in the world for that and to contact every human being she knows so they can vote, which is why Melody is currently in second place.  I'm easy - thank me and appreciate me if I've done something beyond the call of duty for your child - if I've put in a year and a half nurturing her talent and making her a better performer.  They probably think THEY did it all, but I have given this girl incredible opportunities and material no one in their right mind would have ever given her - and then I've directed her carefully and she's gotten better and better for it.  To just continue to ignore this reprehensible behavior is weird to me, but again, I understand all points of view here and I ultimately have to do what's going to make me the most comfortable so this doesn't gnaw at me.  If I can truly wash it down the drain and not have residue, that would be the best.  I don't know that that's possible, though.

I read all of your hurt here.  It seems all your email needs to say is that your are hurt or disappointed not to have received a thank you for all of your hard work.

On the other hand, they may be hurt you did not send a note of congratulations.

Ah, but you see, I did congratulate them loudly on Facebook - on the mother's page and the daughter's.  That's why their rudeness is even worse.  In fact, it's disgusting. 

You did the right thing.  You might ask if they saw your comments on FB, which the probably did.  I really think that would be enough. 

I'm actually kind of surprised you are still on FB with them.  Of course good for you so you can track if they are using your material or not.  Send the email & they might remove you.

Bruce I used to write letters like this to my sister and then not send them.  The few I did taught me that it was useless. 
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Jane on November 09, 2012, 10:33:10 AM

Is she still doing the act, as you created it, elsewhere?

Are you able to legally  place an injunction on her doing the act?

My questions/thoughts as well.

I feel bad for the girl caught in the middle of this.

I'm not sure the girl IS caught in the middle - there's no way for me to know that.  However, months ago when all this was starting, I contacted a lawyer about the act and, in fact, there is already a letter drafted that will be sent immediately should they attempt to book the act I created.  Oh, they can do some act, but they can't use the songs I wrote, the title, any of the patter I contributed to (80%) or any of my arrangements that I provided gratis (70%).  I control all of that.

And the decision has been made.  I will not send the e-mail - it was good to write it and be done with it, but after talking to a mutual friend theirs and mine, there's just no point.  These people live in their own peculiar world and just don't get it.  And if they don't get it (and this mutual friend has tried to make them get it) then nothing I write will help them.  I know that I did a lot for their child and I feel good about that.  And that's the bottom line. 

I am relieved you aren't sending it.  Since the girl didn't respond at all to your FB comments she may not be as much in the middle as one would think.  Either way, they are her parent's and she won't go against their wishes.

I'm sorry this all happened.
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: John G. on November 09, 2012, 10:37:30 AM
In other news, I'm on my way to the editing room.  I woke up this morning with a thought about episode one - something that's been buzzing in the back of my mind.  I discussed it early this morning with the editor, who understood what I was talking about but wasn't sure he agreed completely.  Then I talked to a couple of people who were at the screening and got their opinions, and the editor came up with a solution that would help address my concern but not make it a huge change, basically just removing one little shot.  I felt there's a song where we reveal something and this morning I began to question if the reveal wasn't splitting the joke or the focus.  It certainly worked fine at the screening, but the editor's suggestion is to perhaps hold the reveal till the second verse of the song.  I do think that might help so we're going in to see if we like that change.  If so, we'll make it and he'll make me two new files - compressed and uncompressed and I'll have both versions and I can watch tomorrow and make my decision just before I upload.  This is the problem with being a nitpicky perfectionist.
The world needs more nitpicky perfectionists.
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Jane on November 09, 2012, 10:39:34 AM
On the way to Best Buy yesterday to return the keyboard Keith had purchased, and wasn't thrilled with, we discussed if I should get the mini-iPad your not.  Having tested the Nook app on Keith's iPad we found I won't be able to purchase books from Barnes & Noble or keep a wish list with them.  My library selection would also be rather limited.

I said, I suppose I will get the new Nook Color and Keith responded that he had just, yesterday morning, read something about a new Nook HD 7" tablet coming out shortly.  While I ran into the mall to buy a desk calendar I wanted he looked up info on it.  The review he found was very good. 

Delay long enough have new technology keeps coming out.  I have high hopes I will soon be able to upgrade, my sometimes difficult, Nook Color. :)
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Jane on November 09, 2012, 10:40:15 AM
I stayed home from the gym today to clean the house.  I had better get started.
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Jane on November 09, 2012, 10:44:54 AM
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Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Jane on November 09, 2012, 10:48:41 AM
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Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: John G. on November 09, 2012, 10:58:45 AM
On the way to Best Buy yesterday to return the keyboard Keith had purchased, and wasn't thrilled with, we discussed if I should get the mini-iPad your not.  Having tested the Nook app on Keith's iPad we found I won't be able to purchase books from Barnes & Noble or keep a wish list with them.  My library selection would also be rather limited.

I said, I suppose I will get the new Nook Color and Keith responded that he had just, yesterday morning, read something about a new Nook HD 7" tablet coming out shortly.  While I ran into the mall to buy a desk calendar I wanted he looked up info on it.  The review he found was very good. 

Delay long enough have new technology keeps coming out.  I have high hopes I will soon be able to upgrade, my sometimes difficult, Nook Color. :)

I recently entrusted my Nook Color in the hands of someone at church. He took it and now I have a devise on which I can get both Nook and Kindle and just read them separately. Now, if only I had time to read ...
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Jane on November 09, 2012, 11:17:16 AM
 8)
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Jennifer on November 09, 2012, 11:18:59 AM
On the way to Best Buy yesterday to return the keyboard Keith had purchased, and wasn't thrilled with, we discussed if I should get the mini-iPad your not.  Having tested the Nook app on Keith's iPad we found I won't be able to purchase books from Barnes & Noble or keep a wish list with them.  My library selection would also be rather limited.

Why would you not be able to buy ebooks from Barnes & Noble on the ipad??  My sister has the kindle app on her ipad and she can buy from amazon.com just like i can from my kindle.
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: MBarnum on November 09, 2012, 11:32:29 AM
  I know that I did a lot for their child and I feel good about that.   


And there you have the most important part!
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: George on November 09, 2012, 11:51:38 AM
Well, this is a pretty sad story:  Seattle anchor dies of diabetes-related seizure (http://xfinity.comcast.net/articles/news-general/20121109/Seattle.anchor/?cid=hero_media_sea). 

He just started the job a week ago...and got married only two weeks ago. :(
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Jane on November 09, 2012, 12:19:40 PM
DR Jennifer, B & N & Amazon compete for the book market.  It is possible one or both of them don't want to share.
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Jane on November 09, 2012, 12:21:09 PM
Well, this is a pretty sad story:  Seattle anchor dies of diabetes-related seizure (http://xfinity.comcast.net/articles/news-general/20121109/Seattle.anchor/?cid=hero_media_sea). 

He just started the job a week ago...and got married only two weeks ago. :(

And he was so young. :(
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Jane on November 09, 2012, 12:21:48 PM
  I know that I did a lot for their child and I feel good about that.   


And there you have the most important part!

True.
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Jane on November 09, 2012, 12:29:16 PM
This is the cover I want for my Nook HD.

(http://img2.imagesbn.com/images/198470000/198473116.JPG)
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Jane on November 09, 2012, 12:29:33 PM
Now all I need is the Nook HD to put inside the cover.
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on November 09, 2012, 12:41:16 PM
Now all I need is the Nook HD to put inside the cover.

I Hope Your Need Is Fulfilled
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Jane on November 09, 2012, 12:44:05 PM
Thanks :)
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: elmore3003 on November 09, 2012, 01:14:25 PM
And I am home from Toyland!

Much was accomplished, and I now have to get ready for my evening on the town.

I'm too old for this!
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on November 09, 2012, 01:23:50 PM
And I am home from Toyland!

Much was accomplished, and I now have to get ready for my evening on the town.

I'm too old for this!


Larry-Have A Great Evening "ON THE TOWN"(A Leonard Bernstein/Comden-Green Reference) And
          Never Too Old !!!
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Jrand74 on November 09, 2012, 01:57:21 PM
Have fun DR ELMORE.

DR JANE that is very nice!!
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Jrand74 on November 09, 2012, 01:57:40 PM
OK - off for performance two of THE CRUCIBLE.
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: bk on November 09, 2012, 01:59:28 PM
Back from the editing room - did what the editor suggested and I think it works very well and he really likes it, too and is glad I brought it up.  We showed both versions to someone where the edit room is and he liked the new one for the right reasons and then at lunch I explained to someone else what we'd done and just hearing it he liked the sound of the new version - it was very simple - just removing one shot that revealed an actress - that shot now first occurs as the second verse is two-thirds through and it's much better there for the reveal - it keeps the first bit very clean and the reveal is a surprise that now makes sense.
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: bk on November 09, 2012, 02:00:13 PM
Lunch was fun.  I'm dickering about putting out Dan Guntzelman's documentary on the Kentwood Players, the thing that was show on local PBS here.
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Jane on November 09, 2012, 02:41:28 PM
Have fun DR ELMORE.

DR JANE that is very nice!!

Thank you.  I'm getting excited & I haven't even seen the new Nook.
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Jane on November 09, 2012, 02:46:33 PM
I think this is funny.  Who watched this Superbowl commercial?

Don't worry, this link is not the commercial, it is where the idea for it came from.

http://gma.yahoo.com/embarrassing-email-blunder-became-mans-great-success-205602189--abc-news-money.html
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: bk on November 09, 2012, 02:49:44 PM
What is this page four on our anniversary?  Some waltz.  Maybe we should do the Lambada (The Forbidden Dance).
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: bk on November 09, 2012, 02:50:44 PM
I've put the piano tracks we're using for the shoot on my laptop and I'll burn a couple of back-up CDs, too.  I also found out something I didn't know about Ye Olde Computer - I can burn DVDs in here - have to put the movie in iDVD and then it's easy.
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: bk on November 09, 2012, 02:51:21 PM
I don't like operating on three and a half hours of sleep and it's not good for the patient I'm operating on.
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Jane on November 09, 2012, 03:05:42 PM
I need to return to my cleaning-goofed off too much and today is my only day to do it.  I don't have much light left so I had better hurry.
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 09, 2012, 03:09:44 PM
  Finale, "Oh! What A Lovely War!" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqrc46ouZz8&ytsession=Ewq-n4kFOk7bIeIDXuQwPFzvK5egcP0FFPr4-Kd8gMFZHRWEs_X0OZctv2vgB2-y1_Ddz4jVvhu0s9uBJq36aMKzuXxjkoCHSmA4gDwTvIVznlOaQWTrNb2OiYJuyiwlr2I4IerzWLWZbf6fXE1Yln3ORHxRhdOGlNPx55a-uUjSl8894iLOWIFlfG7Z9YCz1sV8h86veliYzHCRFqxuP6dvrVQWb9AXMzO62adKVf0\)


(For Veterans Day, 2012)
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 09, 2012, 03:11:23 PM
I need to return to my cleaning-goofed off too much and today is my only day to do it.  I don't have much light left so I had better hurry.

Uh-oh, are the candles burning down?
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 09, 2012, 03:11:57 PM
OK - off for performance two of THE CRUCIBLE.


Break a broomstick!
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: George on November 09, 2012, 04:10:41 PM
Well, I'm off to work concessions for Warren Miller.  Wish me luck...it's going to be a madhouse!

Be back later.
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: bk on November 09, 2012, 04:16:48 PM
How can page four be this LONG?
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Post by: bk on November 09, 2012, 04:20:18 PM
Still?
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 09, 2012, 04:23:01 PM
Waiting  for my friends to show up for dinner.  Can't turn left, can't turn right.
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: ChasSmith on November 09, 2012, 04:24:41 PM
Thinking about eating, and watching something.  Something good.  Really good.  What will it be?
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Matthew on November 09, 2012, 04:25:53 PM
Got home.  Tired.  Still have a rehearsal this eve.  Friday's are long.
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: ChasSmith on November 09, 2012, 04:27:25 PM
Next Twilight Time up would be RAPTURE.  Got some Criterions that need watching, too.
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: ChasSmith on November 09, 2012, 04:28:15 PM
Finally ordered the Hitchcock set.  Decided on the UK "limited edition".  It should be here in a week.
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 09, 2012, 04:36:06 PM
HAPPY HHW ANNIVERSARY TO ALL!
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 09, 2012, 04:36:38 PM
Gotta some some more posting going.
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: ChasSmith on November 09, 2012, 04:37:27 PM
Everybody out on the town like DR Elmore?
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 09, 2012, 04:38:25 PM
I could sure use a cheeseburger.
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: ChasSmith on November 09, 2012, 04:39:47 PM
But I'll settle for whatever I can scrounge.
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 09, 2012, 04:43:27 PM
Okay, must go do things.  I hereby yield the floor to..........
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: bk on November 09, 2012, 04:44:33 PM
We are fully cast for next week.  Finally.  Our final actor is a really wonderful performer named Nick Santa Maria - a Barry Pearl suggestion.
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Jane on November 09, 2012, 04:55:53 PM
We are fully cast for next week.  Finally. 

Congratulations!
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Druxy on November 09, 2012, 05:34:50 PM
We are fully cast for next week.  Finally. 

Congratulations!

Ditto!
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: John G. on November 09, 2012, 05:43:15 PM
Starting to watch "The Inspector General." I'm enjoying it so far, maybe because Danny Kaye hasn't shown up yet.
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: John G. on November 09, 2012, 05:44:19 PM
Spoke too soon. There he is.
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Jane on November 09, 2012, 05:44:21 PM
I love Danny Kaye, always have.
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Jane on November 09, 2012, 05:44:38 PM
Spoke too soon. There he is.

;D  It was bound to happen.
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: vixmom on November 09, 2012, 05:45:32 PM
Starting to watch "The Inspector General." I'm enjoying it so far, maybe because Danny Kaye hasn't shown up yet.


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he will
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: vixmom on November 09, 2012, 05:46:39 PM
Waiting  for my friends to show up for dinner.  Can't turn left, can't turn right.

stuck in the middle of the floor AGAIN?
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: John G. on November 09, 2012, 06:10:21 PM
I am enjoying this. I like Danny Kaye in some things, especially "The Court Jester," but in some others movies he can be too twee to endure.
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Jane on November 09, 2012, 06:20:57 PM
I have never seen or heard the expression twee before-had to look it up.
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Post by: John G. on November 09, 2012, 06:30:00 PM
And? Do you agree?
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Jane on November 09, 2012, 06:41:48 PM
It has been too long since I've seen "The Inspector General."  Of course it doesn't compare to "The Court Jester" in script or acting. IMHO few movies do.
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: vixmom on November 09, 2012, 06:52:31 PM
I have never seen or heard the expression twee before-had to look it up.

It's a favorite expression of Vixdad
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Jane on November 09, 2012, 06:53:09 PM
;D
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Jane on November 09, 2012, 06:53:43 PM
WOW, 11 YEARS!  No wonder I fee so old ;)

CONGRATULATIONS TO BRUCE & TO ALL OF US!
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Jane on November 09, 2012, 06:53:51 PM
'night
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: John G. on November 09, 2012, 07:39:52 PM
A bit of my childhood has been given back to me. A friend in Austin recently gave me a DVD of musical highlights from "The Johnny Cash Show," with everybody from Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell to George Jones and Credence Clearwater Revival. We used to watch that show every week. I wasn't big on country music back then, but Johnny Cash made all kinds of music acceptable and inviting.

I'm glad I just finished my work. I wanna sit here and watch all of this.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on November 09, 2012, 07:49:58 PM
Happy Anniversary!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on November 09, 2012, 07:50:12 PM
Good evening one and all...
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Post by: DakotaCelt on November 09, 2012, 07:50:24 PM
Vibes to one and alll
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: vixmom on November 09, 2012, 07:51:53 PM
A bit of my childhood has been given back to me. A friend in Austin recently gave me a DVD of musical highlights from "The Johnny Cash Show," with everybody from Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell to George Jones and Credence Clearwater Revival. We used to watch that show every week. I wasn't big on country music back then, but Johnny Cash made all kinds of music acceptable and inviting.

I'm glad I just finished my work. I wanna sit here and watch all of this.

I have no memory of this show ----  But I do remember the Glen Campbell Good Time Hour
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: bk on November 09, 2012, 07:51:56 PM
It's amazing, isn't it?  Eleven full years and going into our twelfth.  I really miss some of the people who've passed on.  And I miss one or two of the dear readers we've lost for one reason or another.  And I miss page six.
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Post by: bk on November 09, 2012, 07:52:04 PM
Ah, there it is now.
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Post by: bk on November 09, 2012, 07:52:48 PM
I love Danny Kaye, twee (eewt, spelled backwards) or not.
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Post by: bk on November 09, 2012, 07:53:14 PM
It just occurred to me that straw spelled backwards is warts.  Yes, I love this site, straw and all.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on November 09, 2012, 07:53:40 PM
I am completely tuckered out after a long day of judging forensics and debate. It was fun and rewarding day as I greatly enjoy watching young people present their speeches. I judged Informative, Prose, After Dinner Speeches and Dramatic Duo.

I was impressed that a person used Guy Haines. I was very surprised they were aware of him. It was a fun speech to listen to as the person incorporated  one of his pieces with cuttings from  humourous stories. I was impressed.

It was fun and rewarding day. I am tuckered out... I will be judging again tomorrow.
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Post by: TCB on November 09, 2012, 08:06:50 PM
Now all I need is the Nook HD to put inside the cover.

I Hope Your Need Is Fulfilled



It was nice to see our very own DR ArnoldMBrockman as one of the original HHW pioneers
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Charles Pogue on November 09, 2012, 08:07:59 PM
Happiest of Anniversaries, BK and all the Haines-Kimlets!  I celebrate with cheese chunks and ham hunks and dancing the wa-wa-watusi!
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Post by: bk on November 09, 2012, 08:08:33 PM
I need CHILI!!!
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Post by: bk on November 09, 2012, 08:08:49 PM
I need CHILI!!!
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Post by: bk on November 09, 2012, 08:09:16 PM
I wish Pogue would come to LA for a visit - and now that I think that, I think I may have to go to Bird's tomorrow.
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 09, 2012, 08:13:08 PM
GOOD EVENING AND HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US!!!!
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 09, 2012, 08:14:06 PM
I was going to write a catchy Anniversary poem, but I kept starting out with
Happy Anniversary to Us...we live in a bus....   a tad too twee for me so i stopped
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 09, 2012, 08:17:33 PM
It's going to be 74 degrees tomorrow, then thunderstorms, then snow and Sunday highs in the mid 30s.   Guess I better try to get the rest of my outdoor work done tomorrow
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 09, 2012, 08:17:45 PM
Had another busy day, but am really glad it's Friday
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Post by: Charles Pogue on November 09, 2012, 08:18:38 PM
I'll send chili!  Re:  this issue and the email.  My advice:  don't send it.  As Churchill sez: "Never wrestle with a pig.  You both get dirty but the pig likes it." Or words to that effect.  You keep mentioning matters that may require a lawyer.  If so, let the lawyers handle it...and don't bother interacting with these people (whoever they mihgt be) directly.
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 09, 2012, 08:19:47 PM
Tonight I practiced my flutes for awhile.   I have 2 concerts for concert band with different music on Dec 8 and 9 and two concert/ events for flute choir - more different music, and today i got the music to play my flute with the church choir in my home town at the midnight service Christmas even (it ends at midnight).  I'm loving it.
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 09, 2012, 08:20:21 PM
I have a sign that says "never try to teach a pig to sing, it wastes your time and annoys the pig"
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Cillaliz on November 09, 2012, 08:21:17 PM
I'm glad you decided not to send the email.   Last week I wrote a very strongly worded letter to someone and then deleted it.  I do that from time to time
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 09, 2012, 08:25:51 PM
Today I found out that the 5 kids I've spent the last year and a half trying to get to the US to be with their father (their mother died and they've been with an uncle in Kenya)  will be arriving here on Tuesday.   We are very happy about that.  Their dad has had a 5 bedroom house rented since July waiting for them.   They had to go through DNA testing and 4 or 5 consular interviews.  It was just stupid.  And there were months of waiting between interviews.  the kids are from 14 years old down to 6 or 7 and their dad is a citizen now.  I think it's sad it takes so darn long to reunite families
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 09, 2012, 08:26:18 PM
BUT they are going to be reunited.  Thanks to phones and skype they have been in contact with their dad the whole time.  I can't wait to meet them
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: TCB on November 09, 2012, 08:29:57 PM
I need to return to my cleaning-goofed off too much and today is my only day to do it.  I don't have much light left so I had better hurry.

Uh-oh, are the candles burning down?



Out of blubber?
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Cillaliz on November 09, 2012, 08:32:10 PM
Since it's our anniversary, I have to say that this is the most amazing site on the internet and I"m not kidding.  We are different from each other in many ways and we don't all agree on some things, but it's clear to me, at least, that everyone here truly cares about everyone else.  I'm sorry that some have been offended or whatever and decided to leave. I still think of them and hope they decide to come back.  Sort of like the extended family you never see anymore.  Any way, this is a bit of a ramble, but thanks everyone for being my friends and family and thanks BK for creating a wonderful space where we all can be together
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 09, 2012, 08:33:09 PM
And thanks TCB for making me laugh every single day
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 09, 2012, 08:34:22 PM
I'm really tired. 
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 09, 2012, 08:34:41 PM
But there are left over chicken wings in the kitchen that are calling to me.......
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 09, 2012, 08:35:25 PM
Ok, before I go...onward to page 7
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: Cillaliz on November 09, 2012, 08:35:39 PM
Just a few more to go
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 09, 2012, 08:35:47 PM
La La La
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 09, 2012, 08:36:05 PM
We're playing Russian Christmas Music for our concert. I really like it
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 09, 2012, 08:36:31 PM
We're also playing some twee Christmas songs.   Twee shall be my new favorite word
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 09, 2012, 08:36:37 PM
TA DA!!!!
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 09, 2012, 08:36:44 PM
My work here is done
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: TCB on November 09, 2012, 08:45:31 PM
Starting to watch "The Inspector General." I'm enjoying it so far, maybe because Danny Kaye hasn't shown up yet.


SPOILER ALERT   SPOILER ALERT    SPOILER ALERT     SPOILER ALERT    SPOILER ALERT  SPOILER ALERT   SPOILER ALERT    SPOILER ALERT     SPOILER ALERT    SPOILER ALERT  SPOILER ALERT   SPOILER ALERT    SPOILER ALERT     SPOILER ALERT    SPOILER ALERT  SPOILER ALERT   SPOILER ALERT    SPOILER ALERT     SPOILER ALERT    SPOILER ALERT  SPOILER ALERT   SPOILER ALERT    SPOILER ALERT     SPOILER ALERT    SPOILER ALERT

he will

I love Danny Kaye in THE COURT JESTER.  And I like most of HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN.
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: vixmom on November 09, 2012, 08:50:40 PM
BUT they are going to be reunited.  Thanks to phones and skype they have been in contact with their dad the whole time.  I can't wait to meet them

Nice job Cilla!
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Post by: vixmom on November 09, 2012, 08:51:16 PM
ONE
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Post by: vixmom on November 09, 2012, 08:51:22 PM
TWO
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Post by: vixmom on November 09, 2012, 08:51:30 PM
TWEE!!!
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Post by: vixmom on November 09, 2012, 08:51:48 PM
oh come ON.... you knew that was coming!!
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: vixmom on November 09, 2012, 08:52:23 PM
Starting to watch "The Inspector General." I'm enjoying it so far, maybe because Danny Kaye hasn't shown up yet.


SPOILER ALERT   SPOILER ALERT    SPOILER ALERT     SPOILER ALERT    SPOILER ALERT  SPOILER ALERT   SPOILER ALERT    SPOILER ALERT     SPOILER ALERT    SPOILER ALERT  SPOILER ALERT   SPOILER ALERT    SPOILER ALERT     SPOILER ALERT    SPOILER ALERT  SPOILER ALERT   SPOILER ALERT    SPOILER ALERT     SPOILER ALERT    SPOILER ALERT  SPOILER ALERT   SPOILER ALERT    SPOILER ALERT     SPOILER ALERT    SPOILER ALERT

he will

I love Danny Kaye in THE COURT JESTER.  And I like most of HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN.









inch worm  inch worm  measuring the marigold......
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: John G. on November 09, 2012, 08:54:52 PM
A bit of my childhood has been given back to me. A friend in Austin recently gave me a DVD of musical highlights from "The Johnny Cash Show," with everybody from Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell to George Jones and Credence Clearwater Revival. We used to watch that show every week. I wasn't big on country music back then, but Johnny Cash made all kinds of music acceptable and inviting.

I'm glad I just finished my work. I wanna sit here and watch all of this.

I have no memory of this show ----  But I do remember the Glen Campbell Good Time Hour
I liked that one, too.
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: John G. on November 09, 2012, 08:55:13 PM
TWEE!!!
LOL!
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: John G. on November 09, 2012, 08:57:18 PM
I have a sign that says "never try to teach a pig to sing, it wastes your time and annoys the pig"
Reminds me of a bit in "Big River," where the man singing says "You could teach a hog to smoke a cigarette. It might take some time, but, hell, what's time to a hog!"
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: TCB on November 09, 2012, 09:11:21 PM


Twat does twee mean?



And it better not be some anti-gay slang.  We can get married now, so I can legally kick your ass.
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: bk on November 09, 2012, 09:12:25 PM
I, too, am so overtired it's not even funny.  And yet I laughed and laughed and just when I thought I could laugh no more, I laughed again.
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Post by: John G. on November 09, 2012, 09:18:02 PM
Elmore, "Eileen" is not available on BN.com. Someone gave me a gift card and I couldn't order it. Drat.
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: TCB on November 09, 2012, 09:20:29 PM


(http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/bhailey_2006/happy_anniversary.gif)


To BK and One of The Greatest
Group of Friends I Have Ever Met!
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: John G. on November 09, 2012, 09:22:30 PM


Twat does twee mean?



And it better not be some anti-gay slang.  We can get married now, so I can legally kick your ass.

Twee doth mean "affectedly or excessively dainty, delicate, cute, or quaint."

Think of a commemorative thimble collection honoring "Star Trek: The Next Generation" with its own special lazy Susan display tower.
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Post by: John G. on November 09, 2012, 09:26:12 PM
Night, all.

Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: TCB on November 09, 2012, 09:32:48 PM
I wish Pogue would come to LA for a visit - and now that I think that, I think I may have to go to Bird's tomorrow.

You are going to put a bird in your chili?
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Post by: DakotaCelt on November 09, 2012, 09:37:27 PM
I am going to crash since I have to be up quite early in the morning.

Pleasant dreams everyone!
Title: Re: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
Post by: TCB on November 09, 2012, 09:39:40 PM
And thanks TCB for making me laugh every single day

Wow.  Thank you, I needed that today.   ;D
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Post by: TCB on November 09, 2012, 09:54:23 PM
Post deleted.
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Post by: TCB on November 09, 2012, 09:56:17 PM
Well, my work here is done.




G'night!
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Post by: TCB on November 09, 2012, 09:58:20 PM



CRANBERRIES
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Post by: bk on November 09, 2012, 10:08:10 PM
UNDERPANTS!
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Post by: Sam on November 09, 2012, 10:10:44 PM
 ;D
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Post by: Sam on November 09, 2012, 10:11:51 PM
It was really cold at the football game tonight in Ojai. 

Off to get something warm.

Good weekend everyone.

 :) :)
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Post by: MBarnum on November 09, 2012, 10:13:18 PM
Couldn't get into any of the movies I had recorded...Chamber of Horrors...Lady With a Past...The Story of Temple Drake...


...so I popped in season 7 of Perry Mason and watched two episodes...and each episode had people in it that I knew personally...Jackie Loughery and Paul Lukather. That was fun!
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Post by: MBarnum on November 09, 2012, 10:14:56 PM
Now I think it is bed time. Nighty, night, and hope all HHWers enjoyed their anniversary day!
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Post by: bk on November 09, 2012, 10:46:48 PM
Just wrote the press release for season two of Outside The Box and sent it off.
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Post by: George on November 09, 2012, 11:16:22 PM
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Post by: George on November 09, 2012, 11:16:54 PM


Twat does twee mean?



And it better not be some anti-gay slang.  We can get married now, so I can legally kick your ass.

Twee doth mean "affectedly or excessively dainty, delicate, cute, or quaint."

Think of a commemorative thimble collection honoring "Star Trek: The Next Generation" with its own special lazy Susan display tower.

That's funny! :D
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Post by: George on November 09, 2012, 11:23:33 PM
Today I found out that the 5 kids I've spent the last year and a half trying to get to the US to be with their father (their mother died and they've been with an uncle in Kenya)  will be arriving here on Tuesday.   We are very happy about that.  Their dad has had a 5 bedroom house rented since July waiting for them.   They had to go through DNA testing and 4 or 5 consular interviews.  It was just stupid.  And there were months of waiting between interviews.  the kids are from 14 years old down to 6 or 7 and their dad is a citizen now.  I think it's sad it takes so darn long to reunite families

Cillaliz, congrats to you and the family!!
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Post by: bk on November 09, 2012, 11:27:12 PM
Almost time to write some notes.
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Post by: bk on November 09, 2012, 11:28:50 PM
Listening to a Kritzerland CD from two years ago - it will be the first soundtrack that we do an Encore Edition of - 1000 more units.  It sold out so quickly and not a week goes by that I don't get five or ten e-mails asking if there's any way for us to do it again.  That coupled with the fact that another label was nosing around the title and I don't love when someone benefits off work I paid for and did well - so I decided to do it.
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Post by: George on November 09, 2012, 11:55:48 PM
Congrats, BK!
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Post by: George on November 09, 2012, 11:59:33 PM
I'm watching the pilot episode to "Firefly."  I just got the whole series on Blu-ray very cheaply. :D