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Title: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: bk on December 01, 2012, 12:16:28 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes had joy and were written in December, and now it is time for you to post until the December cows come home. 
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: bk on December 01, 2012, 12:17:53 AM
And the word of the day is: CONCINNITY!
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Post by: George on December 01, 2012, 02:37:12 AM
From yesterday, thanks John G., Jane, KevinH for the opening night vibes!  The show itself went quite well.  The audience was nearly filled and I only made a couple of sound cue goobers...one was actually quite noticeable. ::) I forgot to set off a music cue for one of the songs near the end.  The music is supposed to start and then the actors have some spoken lines before singing.  Well, I didn't start the cue until after they started talking (which isn't horrible), but then they started singing about four measures too early...and then they stopped singing...and then started a couple of measures too soon...and then the figured it out and everything got all caught up.

AARRGGHH!!  At least it was only one noticeable mistake...the couple others were more subtle. ;)
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: George on December 01, 2012, 02:40:25 AM
After last night's opening performance, there was cast party at a former board member's house (and she's a friend of mine, too).  It was quite fun...a lot of conversations, food and good times were had by all.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: George on December 01, 2012, 02:41:54 AM
Today, we have our first matinee and after that, I'm ushering for a performance by the Masterworks Choral Ensemble (http://www.washingtoncenter.org/upcoming-events/2012/12/1/masterworks-choral-ensemble-a-joyful-noise.html), a local choral group.  It'll be a busy day for me.
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Post by: George on December 01, 2012, 02:42:46 AM
Good night and have a good day, all!
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Post by: Ben on December 01, 2012, 03:33:49 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Ben on December 01, 2012, 03:35:32 AM
We had a successful load in. We have lots of work to do. Again, we have over 3000 bags to fill but we will do it as we always do it.

I came home, took a shower and a nap. We had dinner and watched an old Rosemary and Thyme and then I went to bed.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: Ben on December 01, 2012, 03:36:26 AM
I have to go to the Greenmarket this morning but Saturday will be a quiet day. I may go to the Library also to see if they have anything of interest to watch (if I don't fall asleep).
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: FJL on December 01, 2012, 04:13:21 AM
I hope all is well.  I'll try to catch up.

I think I missed Robbie Rozelle birthday here, so if you're reading, happy birthday belatedly!  I know Skip had wished him happy birthday directly on his birthday, though. 

Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: FJL on December 01, 2012, 04:24:22 AM
I put a comment on the Times comment box with regard to FREE TO BE YOU AND ME's 40th anniversary.  I think it's catchy but no one's really free to be anything of the sort, are they?

This comment  is from the heart, though I hope it's also funny.  Too many people feel free, and think their freedom allows them to encroach on other people's lives and well-being because they feel free to say and do what they want, effect on others be damned.  I'm thinking for example of the right of people who have the right to marry taking it away from people who don't, when it doesnt affect them - but I'm sure there are other applications.   (Like if someone puts a work of artistic sort, they are asking for that work to be judged, but I never understood how that free speech extends to attacking someone publcly as a person.)


http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/11/30/the-40th-anniversary-of-free-to-be-you-and-me/
(scroll down to the comment box)

Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: elmore3003 on December 01, 2012, 04:41:23 AM
Good morning, all! I slpt well, but I had a most peculiar dream about Dublin, my attnding a funeral of a friend,  and helping the friend of a friend and a home for wayward girls, where my friend Bronagh, who in reality works for the Stephens Green Hibernian Club, was working.

I will leave here around 8:45 for City Center to help Joshie with the proofreading at Encores!  I have no idea how long I'll be there, but, if i'm home by 2pm, i may go ahead and do the laundry I did not do yesterday. So, we'll see how much I accomplish today.





Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: Jrand74 on December 01, 2012, 04:53:20 AM
Off To New York To Do Chicago is the title of my new autobiography.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: Jrand74 on December 01, 2012, 04:53:42 AM
Today is of course a work day.....oh well.

Continued run vibes for DR GEORGE.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 01, 2012, 04:54:10 AM
Most entertaining story in the notes today.  I shall have to think if I have had a similar experience.....hmmmmm......
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 01, 2012, 05:04:51 AM
December is the month of many birthdays.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 01, 2012, 05:08:10 AM
Hmmmmmmmmmmm......the 2013 Mad Men calendar is sold out......
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: Kerry on December 01, 2012, 05:09:09 AM
It is Saturday-- a very busy day.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: ChasSmith on December 01, 2012, 05:26:44 AM
Good morning, all.

Got a light semi-covering of snow out there.  Hope there won't be too much more.  On the radar we're in the "mix" band, and I do not approve of that.  No sirree.

Have to drive into the city to attend an afternoon Christmas concert a friend sings in.  It's a nice tradition.  I really wanted to take the train in, but today I need to keep as tight a schedule as possible and not be too late getting back, so I'll drive, and hopefully zip in and out like in the best of times.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: ChasSmith on December 01, 2012, 05:27:04 AM
And the word of the day is: CONCINNITY!

Is that legal in CINCINNATI?
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: elmore3003 on December 01, 2012, 05:28:34 AM
And the word of the day is: CONCINNITY!

Is that legal in CINCINNATI?

Barely. You are in Bible belt territory!
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: Jennifer on December 01, 2012, 05:31:09 AM
DR JohnG is the Hunger Games the book or the movie? And if it's the latter have you read the book/s?
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: FJL on December 01, 2012, 05:32:42 AM
Off To New York To Do Chicago is the title of my new autobiography.

Brilliant
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: Jrand74 on December 01, 2012, 05:40:20 AM
And the word of the day is: CONCINNITY!

Is that legal in CINCINNATI?

Only on Tuesdays with even numbered dates.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: Jrand74 on December 01, 2012, 05:40:45 AM
And now I am:

Off To Work to Earn Some Money
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: John G. on December 01, 2012, 05:50:22 AM
Good morning, all.

Insanely busy day today. First big rehearsal for the Christmas Lessons and Carols this morning. Then a book signing. After that I have to cover a tamale festival and a coffee festival. I may get some time off this evening. Or maybe not.

Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: John G. on December 01, 2012, 05:56:07 AM
DR JohnG is the Hunger Games the book or the movie? And if it's the latter have you read the book/s?

Just the movie. I haven't read the books yet. I enjoyed most of the movie, but I felt that the director needed to shape some of the fight scenes better to build a little more suspense. Loved the supporting cast a lot, because they seemed to be having fun and it showed. And I guess that was for the parents, because most younger moviegoers would have no idea who Stanley Tucci, Donald Sutherland and Woody Harrelson are.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: John G. on December 01, 2012, 05:57:44 AM
DR Laura, I'm glad you enjoyed the Donny Osmond concert with Marie.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: Laura on December 01, 2012, 05:58:53 AM
Long long day ahead. Prep for a funeral, service, lunch, and then hours of dishwashing.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: ChasSmith on December 01, 2012, 06:53:12 AM
One thing I've learned here is that an hour too long on Page 1 is like a weekend in ARLETA.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 01, 2012, 06:53:33 AM
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Post by: Ginny on December 01, 2012, 07:42:27 AM
Saturday morning greetings!  It's quite spring-like here in SW Ohio today, so I'm going to decorate the front porch railing.  Later this afternoon I'll watch the UC Bearcats try to earn the Big East title and later I'll watch the Big Ten championship - On, Wisconsin!
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: ChasSmith on December 01, 2012, 08:28:33 AM
Just told my friend that I need to bow out of schlepping down there for her concert today.  It's a sanity thing; I just really need the day here.  She completely understands and doesn't mind at all, but I do feel bad about cancelling anything I'd planned on, and about missing it.  (It's an annual choral/orchestral concert at Grace Church on B'way.)
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on December 01, 2012, 08:35:14 AM
And the word of the day is: CONCINNITY!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  SUNDAY
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: Druxy on December 01, 2012, 09:02:22 AM
TOD:

The one thing that comes to mind is an incident that happened about 2 years after I moved to Los Angeles from Seattle.

I'm walking down the street (not in a touristy area of town), and who should I pass by, but a guy I went all through school with in Seattle.  In fact, he lived 4-5 doors up the street from us.

He was just visiting in Los Angeles for a week.  We said "hello," then went our separate ways.

Years later, the guy became a judge in Seattle, but was forced to resign over some "scandal".
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: bk on December 01, 2012, 09:17:16 AM
I'm up (barely) and shall shortly be on my way to do stuff.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: Ginny on December 01, 2012, 10:02:13 AM
Front porch railing - done!  And just in time, too, because it's clouding up and looking like rain...

(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/63147_10151323904300049_1402319367_n.jpg)
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: Ginny on December 01, 2012, 10:04:11 AM
Hope that photo didn't put anyone into wide-screen!
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 01, 2012, 10:10:23 AM
That's some very nice decorating, DR Ginny.
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Post by: Ginny on December 01, 2012, 10:11:12 AM
Thanks, DR ChasSmith!
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 01, 2012, 10:12:02 AM
I never go into or out of widescreen.  I keep my browser maximized and everything just works.  

Might also have to do with monitor resolution, too.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: Jane on December 01, 2012, 10:41:55 AM
December is the month of many birthdays.

I'm in semi shock it is already December.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: Jane on December 01, 2012, 10:42:28 AM
DR Laura, I'm glad you enjoyed the Donny Osmond concert with Marie.

So am I.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: Jane on December 01, 2012, 10:43:30 AM
DR Ginny your house looks very nice.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 01, 2012, 11:00:32 AM
I'm home from Encores! I got through one and a half pieces - which I'll finish on Tuesday -  and Joshie and I had  nice visit and work session. I got home, took the laundry to the laundromat, made the bed, and now I'm having some lunch. After the laundry goes into the dryers, I'll vacuum. when the wash is finished, I've got DEAREST ENEMY lyrics to type up.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: Matthew on December 01, 2012, 11:37:49 AM
Good day.  I'm up and have 2 of the 3 DD's to the groomer.  The other will go later when I pick up the other 2.  My Eileen CD came yesterday.  Looking forward to having a listen.

I'm a huge fan of Free To Be...You and Me both as a child and as an adult.  I use it in the classroom all the time. 
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 01, 2012, 12:01:49 PM
I get concerned about shipments from Amazon UK going astray when they take a few more days than usual to get here, but this is the first time I've sent them a note about it.  I ordered "Sundays and Cybele" and one other film on November 13th, so we're two-and-a-half weeks out.  Typical transit time is one to one-and-a-half weeks, and though probably meaningless, their own ETA was the 20th.  It's just a regular Royal Mail/U.S. Mail shipment with no tracking possible, so it'll be interesting to see how they respond.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: Matthew on December 01, 2012, 12:09:47 PM
I'm a little tired of my snobby theatre friends dissing on the trailers of the new "Les Miserables" movie. (which is being released on Christmas Day in case you hadn't heard).  I just want to bitch-slap them from here to Tuesday.  It's a MOVIE!!  If you want Broadway voices, then watch the DVD's of the concerts.  IMHO, it's not fair to compare a stage to screen transfer of a Broadway show.  They are two different animals that require two different types of people, one of which would be a known movie STAR. 

Sorry, it just gets on my nerves.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: bk on December 01, 2012, 12:29:30 PM
Back from some bacon and eggs, errands and whatnot, and no packages.  Stumble-through in an hour.
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Post by: bk on December 01, 2012, 12:29:48 PM
I would say it was rainy outside, but we never seem to get past drizzly.
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Post by: bk on December 01, 2012, 12:30:13 PM
Episode one of season two has now passed 10,000 views.  Color me happy.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 01, 2012, 12:40:08 PM
I am a man without bacon and eggs.  This must be rectified forthwith.

Excellent news about the views!
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 01, 2012, 12:41:27 PM
Response came in just over half an hour:  Amazon UK is sending a replacement shipment at no charge.  If first shipment arrives, I'm to keep or donate it with their compliments.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 01, 2012, 12:49:38 PM
Finding oneself still on Page 2 at nearly four in the afternoon is like getting out of Arleta but having only made it as far as Sylmar.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 01, 2012, 12:57:08 PM
Laundry is finished. I am very pleased.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 01, 2012, 01:30:35 PM
The floor is vacuumed.

DR Matthew, I hope you enjoy the EILEEN recording.
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Post by: Matthew on December 01, 2012, 01:31:00 PM
I made a ham and egg and cheese sandwich on wheat for lunch.  It was fabulous.  My left upper arm still aches, I took some ibruprofin and hopefully that will help.  I'm off to do things and will eventually end up at the restaurant this eve to play and sing some tunes.  Looking forward to singing "Merry Christmas Darling" again, it just makes me cry.
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Post by: Ginny on December 01, 2012, 02:12:32 PM
DR Ginny your house looks very nice.

Thank you, DR Jane.  It's kind of a mess right now, with Christmas decorating in progress.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: Laura on December 01, 2012, 02:23:14 PM
Thank you, all. I did indeed enjoy the show last night. Yet I still say my favorite kind of concert is an intimate one like BK writes. I don't need mics, dancers, strobe lights, and sets. Just a singer and a piano and pianist.
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Post by: Laura on December 01, 2012, 02:23:53 PM
They said to prepare for 65 people for the funeral today. I did a quick count of 106, and I'm sure I missed some folks.
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Post by: Laura on December 01, 2012, 02:26:19 PM
I took some advil at the end of the service, so I was able to get through all those dishes without my back hurting. The sinks are so big and so deep, and the concrete floor is so hard.
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Post by: Jane on December 01, 2012, 03:28:18 PM
Good day.  I'm up and have 2 of the 3 DD's to the groomer.  The other will go later when I pick up the other  

Do you have to drive far to the groomer? 
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: Jane on December 01, 2012, 03:29:30 PM
They said to prepare for 65 people for the funeral today. I did a quick count of 106, and I'm sure I missed some folks.

You said Ruby was much loved.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: Jane on December 01, 2012, 03:30:51 PM
I took some advil at the end of the service, so I was able to get through all those dishes without my back hurting. The sinks are so big and so deep, and the concrete floor is so hard.

Did you have any help?   Taking something before the pain started was a good idea.  With such a hard floor to stand on why don't you have cushioned pads in front of the sink?
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Post by: Jane on December 01, 2012, 03:33:10 PM
DR Jennifer I didn't want to get up this morning as I was engrossed in CATCH ME.

I'm going to go finish reading it now.
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Post by: Laura on December 01, 2012, 03:48:37 PM
Oh, there was LOTS of help.
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Post by: Jane on December 01, 2012, 04:01:42 PM
Thank goodness for that.  I feared you were doing all the work by yourself.
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Post by: Jane on December 01, 2012, 04:02:08 PM
I only finished one chapter.  I did finish drying my hair. 
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Post by: Jennifer on December 01, 2012, 04:04:06 PM
I'm a little tired of my snobby theatre friends dissing on the trailers of the new "Les Miserables" movie. (which is being released on Christmas Day in case you hadn't heard).  I just want to bitch-slap them from here to Tuesday.  It's a MOVIE!!  If you want Broadway voices, then watch the DVD's of the concerts.  IMHO, it's not fair to compare a stage to screen transfer of a Broadway show.  They are two different animals that require two different types of people, one of which would be a known movie STAR. 

Sorry, it just gets on my nerves.

I can see both points of view. I don't mind have movie stars. But I need them to be able to sing. I'd almost rather they use huge theatre stars that are also well known.

It will be interesting to see the movie. I am hoping for the best.
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Post by: Jane on December 01, 2012, 04:04:43 PM
I have barely been getting to the gym to work out let alone swim.  Today I got in the pool again.  I had trouble getting my rhythm which seemed odd until I realized it was due to my arm hurting.  It wasn't enough to keep me from getting in a good swim with few rests & now it felt better by the end of the swim.   
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Post by: Jennifer on December 01, 2012, 04:05:15 PM
DR Jennifer I didn't want to get up this morning as I was engrossed in CATCH ME.

I'm going to go finish reading it now.

Yah! I loved it too. I read that one of the characters from LOVE ME MORE (is that the exact title?) is in the new book.
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Post by: Jane on December 01, 2012, 04:05:31 PM
We were lucky it didn't begin raining until we were almost home.  I'm extremely grateful I caught the sun yesterday with my trip to Medford and all my errands I had to do.
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Post by: Jennifer on December 01, 2012, 04:06:16 PM
I like to wait till December 1st to wear my winter jacket so I don't have to wear it for more than 4 months.

So i put it on today and it was a bit tight over the stomach. :(
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Post by: Jennifer on December 01, 2012, 04:07:26 PM
It was freaking cold out today. -17C with windchill. OC=32F.

Even weirder it is supposed to be 12C/mid 50s on Tuesday??  How is that even possible?
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Post by: Jennifer on December 01, 2012, 04:08:04 PM
I am going to try to do my hoopnotica every day. It can't hurt. :)
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Post by: Jennifer on December 01, 2012, 04:08:27 PM
My tv that is hooked up to my PVR won't turn on. :(
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Post by: Jennifer on December 01, 2012, 04:09:02 PM
That is what put me in a bad mood yesterday.
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Post by: John G. on December 01, 2012, 04:12:17 PM
DR Ginny your house looks very nice.
I looks great.
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Post by: John G. on December 01, 2012, 04:14:40 PM
I'm a little tired of my snobby theatre friends dissing on the trailers of the new "Les Miserables" movie. (which is being released on Christmas Day in case you hadn't heard).  I just want to bitch-slap them from here to Tuesday.  It's a MOVIE!!  If you want Broadway voices, then watch the DVD's of the concerts.  IMHO, it's not fair to compare a stage to screen transfer of a Broadway show.  They are two different animals that require two different types of people, one of which would be a known movie STAR. 

Sorry, it just gets on my nerves.
I thought it was being released on Christmas Day.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: John G. on December 01, 2012, 04:15:51 PM
Even though it's late, I think I need a nap.
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Post by: Ginny on December 01, 2012, 04:49:06 PM
DR Ginny your house looks very nice.
I looks great.

Thanks, DR John G!  Since I took the photo, I've put the wreath on the door and the candle lights in the front windows.
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Post by: bk on December 01, 2012, 05:10:12 PM
Had a pretty terrific stumble-through with only a couple of minor lyric flubs.  Bill Hayes told us all up front he wouldn't be able to be here for today's rehearsal, but he's such a pro that he showed up anyway.  The show order worked wonderfully and I gave just a couple of notes, and we ran a couple of tings and that was that..
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Post by: bk on December 01, 2012, 05:10:38 PM
Then a few of us went to the Studio Cafe where I ate just a little more than I'd intended to.  Oh, well.
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Post by: bk on December 01, 2012, 05:11:41 PM
Now what is this page three malarky?  This isn't a way to welcome in December, so we'd better get us a frenzy or three - I can assure only those of us who are posting today that December will be a wonderful month, so I'm hoping everyone will show up to get our vibes and xylophones.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: bk on December 01, 2012, 05:19:25 PM
Even our usual number of sixty GUESTS has diminished by half.
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Post by: FJL on December 01, 2012, 05:42:12 PM
Now what is this page three malarky?  This isn't a way to welcome in December, so we'd better get us a frenzy or three - I can assure only those of us who are posting today that December will be a wonderful month, so I'm hoping everyone will show up to get our vibes and xylophones.


Glad I'm here today then.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 01, 2012, 05:44:15 PM
I've been pondering Christmas gifts and working on an orchestration for fun. The laundry is put away and I'm about ready to head for bed.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: John G. on December 01, 2012, 05:50:02 PM
Am up from my nap. Highly enjoyable.

Watching Keaton in the alternate edit of "The Saphead." He's funny just standing still.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: Laura on December 01, 2012, 05:55:53 PM
I have been playing with The Bad Translator web site again. It's always a good way to unwind.
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Post by: John G. on December 01, 2012, 05:57:04 PM
One more.
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Post by: Laura on December 01, 2012, 05:57:09 PM
In fact, I put in BK's first post today, and this is what it translated to be:

Original text:

"Well, you've read the notes, the notes had joy and were written in December, and now it is time for you to post until the December cows come home."

...35 translations later, Bing gives us:

"The letters in the yakhian print screen 12/07-the bombing investigation."
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Post by: John G. on December 01, 2012, 05:57:24 PM
On to four!
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Post by: Laura on December 01, 2012, 06:01:31 PM
Original text:

" Page 4 dance!"

...35 translations later, Bing gives us:

"(1) 4."
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: Jane on December 01, 2012, 06:02:42 PM
I like to wait till December 1st to wear my winter jacket so I don't have to wear it for more than 4 months.

So i put it on today and it was a bit tight over the stomach. :(

Oh! Oh!
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: John G. on December 01, 2012, 06:03:45 PM
Original text:

" Page 4 dance!"

...35 translations later, Bing gives us:

"(1) 4."
Love it. I guess () is dance.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: Laura on December 01, 2012, 06:03:55 PM
I like to wait till December 1st to wear my winter jacket so I don't have to wear it for more than 4 months.

So i put it on today and it was a bit tight over the stomach. :(

Oh! Oh!

Welcome to my world.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: Jane on December 01, 2012, 06:04:36 PM
That is what put me in a bad mood yesterday.

I can understand that.  Have you fixed the hook-up problem?  I'm sure it won't take you long to fix the coat problem.  When you set your mind to it you seems to do well on a diet.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: KevinH on December 01, 2012, 06:05:45 PM
I watched a little of  "It's a Wonderful Life," thinking of my late aunt, who loved it so much.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: John G. on December 01, 2012, 06:09:55 PM
We sold a case of books today and had some fabulous pizza made right out side the door in a mobile truck. Jane, the Funguy pizza would have been right up your alley. Amazing oyster mushrooms and cheese baked together on top of a good crust. The finish touch was fresh arugula tossed in truffle oil.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: John G. on December 01, 2012, 06:11:22 PM
Let's not talk about putting on a few pounds, shall we?

(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/68864_10100645161054125_263561403_n.jpg)
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: Jane on December 01, 2012, 06:13:18 PM
I watched a little of  "It's a Wonderful Life," thinking of my late aunt, who loved it so much.

This is sweet.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: Jane on December 01, 2012, 06:13:46 PM
We sold a case of books today and had some fabulous pizza made right out side the door in a mobile truck. Jane, the Funguy pizza would have been right up your alley. Amazing oyster mushrooms and cheese baked together on top of a good crust. The finish touch was fresh arugula tossed in truffle oil.

Except for the arugula, YUM!!
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: Jane on December 01, 2012, 06:16:05 PM
DR John G, GREAT PIC!  Do you know how to crop to make this your avatar?
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: KevinH on December 01, 2012, 06:16:22 PM
We sold a case of books today and had some fabulous pizza made right out side the door in a mobile truck. Jane, the Funguy pizza would have been right up your alley. Amazing oyster mushrooms and cheese baked together on top of a good crust. The finish touch was fresh arugula tossed in truffle oil.



Sounds good to me too!  

I just read on yahoo that truffle oil was the secret ingredient in an award-winning macaroni and cheese recipe.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: KevinH on December 01, 2012, 06:16:54 PM
Congratulations on the book, DR JohnG!
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: John G. on December 01, 2012, 06:20:17 PM
Thank you, Kevin.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: John G. on December 01, 2012, 06:20:29 PM
No, Jane. I don't.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: Laura on December 01, 2012, 06:25:11 PM
Congratulations on the case of books sold, John.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: KevinH on December 01, 2012, 06:27:41 PM
In fact, I put in BK's first post today, and this is what it translated to be:

Original text:

"Well, you've read the notes, the notes had joy and were written in December, and now it is time for you to post until the December cows come home."

...35 translations later, Bing gives us:

"The letters in the yakhian print screen 12/07-the bombing investigation."




Sometimes one translation (well, two--from English and back to English using a different translator) can be hilarious!
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: bk on December 01, 2012, 06:37:49 PM
Since ChasSmith didn't get his Sundays and Cybele, I'm watching it again for the umpteenth time - I think I must have seen this film about sixty times during its original two year of play dates.  I followed it around and went to any theater that was playing it.  I saw it at a sneak preview, during its initial run in both French and English, and then followed it to every second run house and eventually to theaters like the Encore, that would play interesting double bills from a year or two back - in fact I saw this and Umbrellas of Cherbourg together at the Encore (which was on Melrose) - two of the most beautiful films ever made - one in stunning color, one in stunning black-and-white scope.  I don't think you could make Sundays and Cybele in quite the same way today without people's "now" attitudes getting in the way.  A shame, since they'd truly miss the point of the film.   Patricia Gozzi is a miracle in this film.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: Jane on December 01, 2012, 06:40:07 PM
No, Jane. I don't.

I don't either but we have some talented people here if you would like it done.... hint, hint.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: Jane on December 01, 2012, 06:40:27 PM
Congratulations on the case of books sold, John.

Yes, congrats on the books sold. :)
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: TCB on December 01, 2012, 06:47:26 PM
I put a comment on the Times comment box with regard to FREE TO BE YOU AND ME's 40th anniversary.  I think it's catchy but no one's really free to be anything of the sort, are they?

This comment  is from the heart, though I hope it's also funny.  Too many people feel free, and think their freedom allows them to encroach on other people's lives and well-being because they feel free to say and do what they want, effect on others be damned.  I'm thinking for example of the right of people who have the right to marry taking it away from people who don't, when it doesnt affect them - but I'm sure there are other applications.   (Like if someone puts a work of artistic sort, they are asking for that work to be judged, but I never understood how that free speech extends to attacking someone publcly as a person.)


http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/11/30/the-40th-anniversary-of-free-to-be-you-and-me/
(scroll down to the comment box)



Very nice Freddie.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: Jane on December 01, 2012, 07:02:17 PM
After half an hour of searching I finally found an eBook from my "to read" list available from my library.  They didn't even offer most of the books I searched for.

I still have some purchased books to read so I would have been ok.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: Jane on December 01, 2012, 07:02:41 PM
'night
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: John G. on December 01, 2012, 07:04:22 PM
Night, Jane. I'll take the hint and get something new in there. That photo is a few years old now.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: TCB on December 01, 2012, 07:05:52 PM
Just told my friend that I need to bow out of schlepping down there for her concert today.  It's a sanity thing; I just really need the day here.  She completely understands and doesn't mind at all, but I do feel bad about cancelling anything I'd planned on, and about missing it.  (It's an annual choral/orchestral concert at Grace Church on B'way.)


Really?  I saw Grace Church on Broadway as MEDEA.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: ChasSmith on December 01, 2012, 07:06:20 PM
The Encore!  Which I also (later?) knew as the Continental.  There was something about that place that made it just a little different from the standard revival house.

And Oy! what a double feature!  I just looked, expecting to find a nice Region B Blu release of Umbrellas.  Nada.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: vixmom on December 01, 2012, 07:06:30 PM
I am borrowing the Vixter's  laptop  I find it too diffilcult trying to type on the Nook
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: vixmom on December 01, 2012, 07:07:51 PM
STILL have this stupid head cold thing --- was on antibiotics all week to no avail -  what I really needed was to spend a few days in the bed  but THAT wasn't going to happen
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: TCB on December 01, 2012, 07:08:29 PM
Page 5!
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: John G. on December 01, 2012, 07:09:10 PM
Five!
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: vixmom on December 01, 2012, 07:09:16 PM
Laura - I am so sorry about your friend -  it is so lovely that so many people came yo pay their final respects
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: John G. on December 01, 2012, 07:09:43 PM
Vibes for Vixmom.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: TCB on December 01, 2012, 07:09:55 PM
Front porch railing - done!  And just in time, too, because it's clouding up and looking like rain...

(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/63147_10151323904300049_1402319367_n.jpg)



Wow!  Very nice.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: vixmom on December 01, 2012, 07:13:55 PM
Ginny your house looks very nice -  would you like to pop by and sort mine out?







you may need to bring some help














like the crew from Completely Knock The Old Place Down And Start From Scratch  or whatever that house makeover show is  called
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: KevinH on December 01, 2012, 07:19:06 PM
I'm hoping to see The Guilt Trip tomorrow through this website:


http://www.gofobo.com/rsvp/landing/11245221


They tell you upfront that they overbook so seats are not guaranteed.  I have to convince my friends to go early.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: Ginny on December 01, 2012, 07:19:10 PM
Thank you, DRs TCB and Vixmom!
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: TCB on December 01, 2012, 07:19:21 PM
I'm a little tired of my snobby theatre friends dissing on the trailers of the new "Les Miserables" movie. (which is being released on Christmas Day in case you hadn't heard).  I just want to bitch-slap them from here to Tuesday.  It's a MOVIE!!  If you want Broadway voices, then watch the DVD's of the concerts.  IMHO, it's not fair to compare a stage to screen transfer of a Broadway show.  They are two different animals that require two different types of people, one of which would be a known movie STAR. 

Sorry, it just gets on my nerves.


I would say that Hugh Jackman would certainly qualify as a Broadway musical person.  And he never missed a performance in the BOY FROM OZ, much to Kevin Spirtas' chagrin.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: KevinH on December 01, 2012, 07:21:45 PM
I'm a little tired of my snobby theatre friends dissing on the trailers of the new "Les Miserables" movie. (which is being released on Christmas Day in case you hadn't heard).  I just want to bitch-slap them from here to Tuesday.  It's a MOVIE!!  If you want Broadway voices, then watch the DVD's of the concerts.  IMHO, it's not fair to compare a stage to screen transfer of a Broadway show.  They are two different animals that require two different types of people, one of which would be a known movie STAR. 

Sorry, it just gets on my nerves.


I would say that Hugh Jackman would certainly qualify as a Broadway musical person.  And he never missed a performance in the BOY FROM OZ, much to Kevin Spirtas' chagrin.





Coincidentally, the Maryland PBS stations are showing the 25th Anniversary Concert version right now.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: vixmom on December 01, 2012, 07:23:28 PM
thanks John G    congratulatrions on your book sales!!
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: KevinH on December 01, 2012, 07:25:03 PM
While I enjoyed Hugh Jackman immensely in The Boy from Oz, I wonder how he'll be singing "Bring Him Home."  Looking forward to the movie, nonetheless.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: vixmom on December 01, 2012, 07:25:32 PM
I finally got to see  Episode  2 of Outside of the Box -  very funny

Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: Ginny on December 01, 2012, 07:26:13 PM
We're watching Wisconsin blow Nebraska away in the Big Ten Championship game.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: John G. on December 01, 2012, 07:27:40 PM
Thanks, Vixmom.

And thank you, Ben. Am on the second episode of "The Pickwick Papers." Very amusing.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: TCB on December 01, 2012, 07:28:31 PM
DR Ginny your house looks very nice.
I looks great.


Yes, John, you always do.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: TCB on December 01, 2012, 07:32:38 PM
Even our usual number of sixty GUESTS has diminished by half.


I was going to ask you (next Wednesday) if the number of Guests had increased since Broadway World, but I guess you answered that question.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: KevinH on December 01, 2012, 07:38:12 PM
DR Ginny your house looks very nice.
I looks great.


Yes, John, you always do.





 ;D
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: TCB on December 01, 2012, 07:40:08 PM
Congratulations on the case of books sold, John.


Yes, and whose books were you selling?
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: John G. on December 01, 2012, 07:41:20 PM
DR Ginny your house looks very nice.
I looks great.


Yes, John, you always do.

Thank you, TCB. Just not as great as Ginny's house. Or as great as my typing skills.  ;D
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: vixmom on December 01, 2012, 07:43:37 PM
DR Ginny your house looks very nice.
I looks great.


Yes, John, you always do.

Thank you, TCB. Just not as great as Ginny's house. Or as great as my typing skills.  ;D


i think u tpe grATE!!
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: John G. on December 01, 2012, 07:44:09 PM
Congratulations on the case of books sold, John.


Yes, and whose books were you selling?

I don't know. The gentleman was asleep when we went into his house and removed the lot. He never identified himself.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: TCB on December 01, 2012, 07:48:32 PM
DR Ginny your house looks very nice.
I looks great.


Yes, John, you always do.

Thank you, TCB. Just not as great as Ginny's house. Or as great as my typing skills.  ;D

Your typing skills seem to be okay, but it is your humility that is in question.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: TCB on December 01, 2012, 07:49:40 PM
I drove my car today for the first time in 11 months.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: vixmom on December 01, 2012, 07:53:09 PM
I drove my car today for the first time in 11 months.

 good for you!!  Are you seeing an improvement?
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: TCB on December 01, 2012, 07:53:39 PM
There is that Cadillac commercial that they are currently showing of them testing the car's handling on the streets of Monte Carlo.  It is so cool to watch that commercial and recognize all of those places that I was visiting just three years ago.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: vixmom on December 01, 2012, 07:57:11 PM
This weekend  I am scheduled for a mission moment -  I am telling the story I shared with you  about the lady withe baby  needing diapers

 I spoke today at the Saturday evening service and need to speak at both services tomorrow morning  -- I hope my throat holds up
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: vixmom on December 01, 2012, 07:58:30 PM
There is that Cadillac commercial that they are currently showing of them testing the car's handling on the streets of Monte Carlo.  It is so cool to watch that commercial and recognize all of those places that I was visiting just three years ago.

very cool
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: bk on December 01, 2012, 07:59:49 PM
Right, there's no Blu of Umbrellas and I hope there isn't until the widow Demy lets someone who knows what they're doing restore it.  "Her" restoration of The Young Girls of Rochefort was horrifying and I'm quite sure her husband would have divorced her had he lived to see what she'd done.  Thankfully, it was restored anew (in the true sense of the word "restored") by others and that's on Blu-ray in France and absolutely stunning.  I want them to do Umbrellas.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: TCB on December 01, 2012, 07:59:59 PM
I drove my car today for the first time in 11 months.

 good for you!!  Are you seeing an improvement?


The main problem I have is the loss of feeling in the left leg and foot.  But it was when I lost the feeling in the right foot that caused me to stop driving.  There is certainly some improvement in my right foot, but it is the left leg that is still the problem.  The right foot is better than it was, but I still don't think I would want to drive any great distance.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: KevinH on December 01, 2012, 08:01:12 PM
I drove my car today for the first time in 11 months.



Great!
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: KevinH on December 01, 2012, 08:02:04 PM
Goodnight!
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: vixmom on December 01, 2012, 08:02:46 PM
Big Brother is Your Friend....





Vixdad and I want to get a gift certificate for his sister for Christmas from a store in her town on Canada -  but we could not remember the name of the store  BUT we know how to get there --- we went on Google maps  found the block   went to street view - found the store - found out it's  name  - Google supplied the full address and phone number and voila! We were able to arrange the matter!


thank you Google maps!
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: vixmom on December 01, 2012, 08:05:36 PM
I drove my car today for the first time in 11 months.

 good for you!!  Are you seeing an improvement?


The main problem I have is the loss of feeling in the left leg and foot.  But it was when I lost the feeling in the right foot that caused me to stop driving.  There is certainly some improvement in my right foot, but it is the left leg that is still the problem.  The right foot is better than it was, but I still don't think I would want to drive any great distance.

A bunch of Long Island Lutherans prayed for you today - and will again tomorrow morning!
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: TCB on December 01, 2012, 08:07:42 PM
But I stopped and bought myself a mocha and then drove to the Rite Aid to pick up my prescription, which was the main reason for the drive.  Then I drove home, parked the car, and then got myself back into my apartment with no problem.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: John G. on December 01, 2012, 08:09:13 PM
I drove my car today for the first time in 11 months.
Congratulations.


BTW, what is this humility thing you speak of?
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: vixmom on December 01, 2012, 08:09:22 PM
But I stopped and bought myself a mocha and then drove to the Rite Aid to pick up my prescription, which was the main reason for the drive.  Then I drove home, parked the car, and then got myself back into my apartment with no problem.

Fantastic news!!
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: vixmom on December 01, 2012, 08:09:48 PM
I drove my car today for the first time in 11 months.
Congratulations.


BTW, what is this humility thing you speak of?


LOL!!!!
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: TCB on December 01, 2012, 08:09:52 PM
I drove my car today for the first time in 11 months.

 good for you!!  Are you seeing an improvement?


The main problem I have is the loss of feeling in the left leg and foot.  But it was when I lost the feeling in the right foot that caused me to stop driving.  There is certainly some improvement in my right foot, but it is the left leg that is still the problem.  The right foot is better than it was, but I still don't think I would want to drive any great distance.

A bunch of Long Island Lutherans prayed for you today - and will again tomorrow morning!


Thank you, my friend, to both you and the members of your church.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: TCB on December 01, 2012, 08:16:55 PM
DR Ginny your house looks very nice.
I looks great.


Well you did write that you looked great, which wasn't the most humble thing to say.   ;D
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: TCB on December 01, 2012, 08:23:51 PM
I turned off the football game that Ginny was watching because it was so one-sided.  Instead, I turned to the Texas vs. Kansas St game, but now it is becoming one sided, as well.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: vixmom on December 01, 2012, 08:34:51 PM
well I must get to bed--- good night all
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: Ginny on December 01, 2012, 08:39:53 PM
Congratulations on today's milestone, DR TCB!
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: Ginny on December 01, 2012, 08:40:28 PM
Fr. Richard's medical leave is over, so I have an early wake-up call tomorrow - 'night!
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: TCB on December 01, 2012, 08:55:52 PM
Congratulations on today's milestone, DR TCB!


Thanks everyone.  It was kind of exciting.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: TCB on December 01, 2012, 09:00:07 PM
Well, my work here is done.





G'night!
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: John G. on December 01, 2012, 09:40:59 PM
Good night, all.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: bk on December 01, 2012, 10:43:17 PM
Our GUESTS seem to have deserted us.  Since I now believe that many of our supposed GUESTS are spambots registering for the site, I no longer give a flying Wallenda HOW many GUESTS we have.  We know the real ones are relentlessly reading old topics and viewing the current one.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: George on December 01, 2012, 11:37:55 PM
Today is of course a work day.....oh well.

Continued run vibes for DR GEORGE.

Thanks, Jack!  Today was a great performance with a great audience.  I took a nap in between that and ushering for the Masterworks Choral Ensemble.  I'm now up in my bedroom with my netpad, watching TV.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: George on December 01, 2012, 11:44:05 PM
That's some very nice decorating, DR Ginny.

Agreed!  It's quite lovely, Ginny. :D
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: George on December 01, 2012, 11:50:09 PM
In fact, I put in BK's first post today, and this is what it translated to be:

Original text:

"Well, you've read the notes, the notes had joy and were written in December, and now it is time for you to post until the December cows come home."

...35 translations later, Bing gives us:

"The letters in the yakhian print screen 12/07-the bombing investigation."

That is freakin' hysterical!! ;D
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: George on December 01, 2012, 11:57:29 PM
But I stopped and bought myself a mocha and then drove to the Rite Aid to pick up my prescription, which was the main reason for the drive.  Then I drove home, parked the car, and then got myself back into my apartment with no problem.

Congrats, TCB!!
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: George on December 02, 2012, 12:06:04 AM
Topic of the Day...O! M! G! It actuall happened this evening while I was ushering.  We didn't aknowledge each other tonight, I'm sure, because he was with his wife. ::)

:P
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: George on December 02, 2012, 12:11:17 AM
Actually, I had no interest in seeing him (when we first met a few years ago) after he told me that he had a wife...and that wasn't going to change.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: George on December 02, 2012, 12:13:43 AM
I don't have a problem seeing someone who had a wife, but I do not want anyone who currently has a wife.
Title: Re: THE JOY OF DECEMBER
Post by: George on December 02, 2012, 12:43:45 AM
TMI...I know.