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Title: I RESOLVE
Post by: bk on December 29, 2012, 12:20:43 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes resolved, and now it is time for you to post until the resolving cows come home.
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Post by: bk on December 29, 2012, 12:21:32 AM
And the word of the day is: ANTEPENULTIMATE!
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Post by: George on December 29, 2012, 12:46:49 AM
Today will be a day of nothing for me to do.  I'm going to turn off my phone and sleep as long as I want...even my cat won't get me out of bed until I'm darned good and ready.  I might go see a movie later in the afternoon (or not) but I have no plans at all. :D
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Post by: George on December 29, 2012, 12:46:59 AM
Have a good day, all!
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Post by: Ben on December 29, 2012, 04:01:23 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Michael on December 29, 2012, 04:08:57 AM
good morning to all
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Post by: Michael on December 29, 2012, 04:09:27 AM
what to do what to do
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Post by: Ginny on December 29, 2012, 04:26:12 AM
Saturday morning greetings!  My winter's nap wasn't as long as I'd have liked, but that's not unusual.  It's still snowing and I'm glad we don't have to go anywhere today.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 29, 2012, 04:34:58 AM
Yes the snow has stopped here - but we got an additional 3 inches here and almost 6 more inches in parts of Indy.  I am scheduled to work today, but I do not drive in snow.....so I shall have to wait to hear from my sister what will be done.
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Post by: Ginny on December 29, 2012, 04:48:56 AM
Well, DR JRand, it's encouraging to hear that the snow has stopped where you are!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 29, 2012, 04:59:48 AM
Yes DR GINNY although more is expected throughout the day.
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Post by: Ben on December 29, 2012, 05:09:15 AM
Oatmeal, banana, pecans and cinnamon and coffee.
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Post by: Ben on December 29, 2012, 05:12:23 AM
No snow here though they say we are supposed to get some. I'll go to the store at some point today and get a few things now that we are back in the city and settled in.

I have to go back to work on Wednesday (as do many others, I assume).

That's all for now.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 29, 2012, 05:12:50 AM
I did many things that were fun this year, but I think my favorite was being part of Airport Appreciation Days....and taking part in an Old Time Radio show. 
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 29, 2012, 05:36:34 AM
Opening late today because of the weather.....so we shall see.
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Post by: Laura on December 29, 2012, 06:10:03 AM
Good morning.

TOD: My favorite thing I got done this year was hiring a handyman while my DH was visiting his mother to do the three top items on the honeydo list.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 29, 2012, 06:33:47 AM
Good morning, all.

Got an extra hour or more of sleep than usual, which is very good thing.
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Post by: KevinH on December 29, 2012, 06:36:13 AM
Good morning!
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 29, 2012, 06:38:29 AM
DRs Jrand62 and Ginny, on the radar last night it looked like y'all got a repeat of the previous storm that moved across the Midwest.  The ol' one-two.

And likewise, we're supposed to get it again.  The only good thing is that it's Saturday and no one has to come or go today so there's no great urgency in getting the driveway cleared...AND it's supposed to be "just snow", not a hideous wet mix that's hard to clear.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 29, 2012, 06:41:32 AM
I RESOLVE, TOO, damn it to hell.  It's essential.  I have been shocked, shocked, at my eating behavior this month.  While it actually might not have been worse than usual for December, I didn't exactly begin the month from a lean and mean starting point, and I feel like a hippopotamus.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 29, 2012, 06:47:27 AM
I usually like to think I have better control than most when it comes to compulsive eating.  But I really don't, and the Thanksgiving-to-New-Year's stretch is deadly.  You start, and you can't stop.

What I need to commit to is which kind of dieting I'm going to tackle this time.  I'm one who does fabulously on an Atkins low-carb diet, but what I really want to do this time is just cut down...on EVERYTHING.  Certainly carbs, which go right to the ol' waistline on the likes of me.  But...everything.  I overeat and I binge eat, and I always think "I'll start tomorrow".  Well, tomorrow is here, baby.

And of course one must exercise.  That needs to be kickstarted into high gear.
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Post by: Jennifer on December 29, 2012, 06:53:28 AM
Yes the snow has stopped here - but we got an additional 3 inches here and almost 6 more inches in parts of Indy.  I am scheduled to work today, but I do not drive in snow.....so I shall have to wait to hear from my sister what will be done.

How well do they clear the roads where you are? I think this makes a big difference.

They are very good about clearing the roads here. And the day after a storm you almost wouldn't even know it from the roads. Although I am lucky. Downtown I"m sure the roads (especially residential) are probably terrible. People park on the streets overnight and it's a nightmare to clean.
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Post by: Jennifer on December 29, 2012, 06:53:50 AM
I am going to watch DAMAGES S4 Ep 3.
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Post by: Jennifer on December 29, 2012, 06:55:50 AM
We are supposed to get more snow here. Maybe 5 cms.
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2012, 07:12:39 AM
Good morning, all.

I can add my voice to the extravagant eaters' chorus, and I'm afraid it will continue today, as friends and I are having dinner at one of my favorite places in Fredericksburg, the Nest. It's an old home that has been converted into an excellent restaurant with some particularly wonderful house-made ice creams for dessert. I'm not abstaining tonight, but I'll try not to overdo, either.
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2012, 07:14:51 AM
TOD:

The publication of the book continues to be the highlight among highlights, with the trip to Italy and landing my new job also up there. Cancer surgery, I could have done without; but the positive results from that also make it a part of the list.
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2012, 07:19:17 AM
And the word of the day is: ANTEPENULTIMATE!
I'm not speaking to Auntie Penultimate. She didn't leave me no money when she died.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 29, 2012, 07:36:10 AM
And the word of the day is: ANTEPENULTIMATE!
I'm not speaking to Auntie Penultimate. She didn't leave me no money when she died.

A horrible old woman!  She deserved her fate.
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Post by: Kerry on December 29, 2012, 07:48:18 AM
Good Morning.  Good Mornig.  Sugar and I slept in today-- heaven!
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2012, 07:55:29 AM
I would like to sleep in one day. The rooster, aka J.B., doesn't allow such frivolity.
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2012, 07:55:36 AM
Two!
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Post by: Matthew on December 29, 2012, 08:22:00 AM
Good morning
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Post by: Matthew on December 29, 2012, 08:25:27 AM
I saw "Les Miserables" again last night, and I'll probably see it again.  One thing that was interesting is that I saw it at a different theatre and this time they had the sound turned way up, and it made a huge difference i the experience.  I was a blubbering fool at the end and was still shaking when I left the theatre.
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Post by: Druxy on December 29, 2012, 08:39:43 AM
TOD:

Getting back into a classroom.

I taught a 1-day class ("Creating Effective Character") for the Texas Writer's League at St. Edwards University.
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Post by: Druxy on December 29, 2012, 08:41:37 AM
I also enjoyed appearing at Texas Frightmare Weekend in Dallas and doing the panels and roundtable discussions at the Austin Film Festival
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Post by: bk on December 29, 2012, 08:43:56 AM
I'm up and brrrrrrr.  I was awakened twenty minutes before the alarm went off by loud thunder.  It's now actually raining rather than drizzling. 
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Post by: Laura on December 29, 2012, 08:53:27 AM
Save some of that rain for us! This week's was disappointing.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on December 29, 2012, 09:17:49 AM
And the word of the day is: ANTEPENULTIMATE!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  THE SECOND TIME AROUND
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 29, 2012, 09:40:58 AM
Good morning, all! It'sactually afternoon. I could not drag my tired butt out of bed this morning; I don't feel sick, just fatigued, completely wrung out. I weighed the pros and cons of staying in bed and ifnoring Saturday, then decided I would bathe and dress and move cautiously today. I have a bit of work here on Jerome Moross' BIG COUNTRY scores for his daughter, so I may send her an invoice later for the work so far.

I'm also thinking about cooking, so there may be a trip to market. I see we're getting some actual snoe, but I don't think it's sticking.

Best thing in 2012: releasing three CDs and getting fantastic reviews for two of them and mixed thoughts on the third.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 29, 2012, 09:57:39 AM
I might have glossed over something, so, apologies just in case:  What is it you're doing with the BIG COUNTRY score?
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Post by: FJL on December 29, 2012, 10:06:23 AM
Many thanks to you guys for your thoughts on the new video!
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Post by: FJL on December 29, 2012, 10:06:50 AM
Jrand - sorry to hear that terrible news.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 29, 2012, 10:29:16 AM
I might have glossed over something, so, apologies just in case:  What is it you're doing with the BIG COUNTRY score?

Around 2001, when I worked on a recording of Moross' songs, Imade a comment to his daughter Susanna that there were several errors in the computer engraving of THE GOLDEN APLE, so she asked me to edit a new vocal score, whch Alfred publishes. Since then, I've been her editor for all new engravngs fof Moross' music. I just finished a new vocal score and 2-piano arrangement of BALLET BALLADS (1949) and the first proof of his wonderful Civil War musical, GENTLEMEN BE SEATED.  I'vealso worked on the film scores for HUCKLEBERRY FINN (great score!) and some film whose title I've forgotten about reefs and sharks (not WEST SIDE STORY).

I'm currently working on the 5-movement suite from THE BIG COUNTRY. I've proofed nad corrected the first two movements, Main Title and Waltz, and I'm waiting for more from the copyist, who's waiting on the edits for the first two movements from me.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 29, 2012, 10:35:55 AM
THE SHARKFIGHTERS! I've got the score for THE PROUD REBEL somewhere here.
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 10:49:33 AM
I have discovered that no matter how many times  I press the "ON" button on the wireless phone it will NOT turn on the TV
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 10:53:19 AM
I must go and return a gift I bought Vixdad for Christmas -  he had mentioned  he would liek a Keurig single for the office before Thanksgiving but apparently changed his mind in the intervening month -  oh well
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 10:54:11 AM
It is cold and raining outside
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 29, 2012, 10:54:36 AM
TOD:

First, getting my Mom through another two bouts of health episodes. (She is doing terrific now, BTW.)

Second, updating my programming skills at work by immersing myself into a new platform and becoming fairly proficient with it.

Third, finially clearing out my basement of a lot of crap that had been stowed down there over the years.
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 10:54:40 AM
I, too, need to lose 20 lbs
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 10:55:14 AM
TOD:

First, getting my Mom through another two bouts of health episodes. (She is doing terrific now, BTW.)

Second, updating my programming skills at work by immersing myself into a new platform and becoming fairly proficient with it.

Third, finially clearing out my basement of a lot of crap that had been stowed down there over the years.

 I am so glad to hear your Mom is doing well, Dan!
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 29, 2012, 10:58:17 AM
For all the fuss that had been made all week about the forecasted snow today, all we got was a dusting.  Though it was coming down pretty hard at one point, it soon faded to nothing.
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 10:58:31 AM
TOD 

Our 2 week trip to Canada to visit the inlaws: our first visit with them in 4 years
celebrating my MIL & FIL's 60th anniversary
meeting our 3 year old grand nephew for the first time
being there for the birth of our newest grand nephew
spending two weeks with Vixdad and The Vixter

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Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 29, 2012, 10:58:58 AM
TOD:

First, getting my Mom through another two bouts of health episodes. (She is doing terrific now, BTW.)

Second, updating my programming skills at work by immersing myself into a new platform and becoming fairly proficient with it.

Third, finially clearing out my basement of a lot of crap that had been stowed down there over the years.

 I am so glad to hear your Mom is doing well, Dan!

Thanks, DR Vixmom!
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 10:59:18 AM
We keep hearing that a major storm is expected here -  I should really go  out before it hits
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 29, 2012, 11:03:40 AM
I've been spending this afternoon doing some minor cleaning up and putting away of some clutter that accumulated during the past month. I found a bag of Christmas candy that I forgot to put out on Christmas Day which I think I'll pack up and bring to a New Year's Eve party.    I might head out and look for a new pair of walking shoes and then maybe a movie.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 29, 2012, 11:04:23 AM
I have no plans to start eating sensibly again until after New Year's Day.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 29, 2012, 11:04:51 AM
Be careful out there, DR Vixmom!
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 11:07:35 AM
alrighty then
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 11:08:09 AM
I have no plans to start eating sensibly again until after New Year's Day.

I resemble that remark
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 11:08:38 AM
I GO! I GO!!
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Post by: Matthew on December 29, 2012, 11:15:15 AM
I posted this on Facebook as I refused to post what I thought about the "Les Miserables" movie as I didn't want to see the responses to why I'm WRONG in feeling as I did. 

So, DR's, I propose these questions to you:


1. What stage to screen adaptation of a musical do you think has been most successful? And I don't mean financially, just the adaptation itself.

2. What non-musical movie that has been adapted for the stage as a musical has been the most successful with the adaptation? (not financially)

3. What MOVIE-MUSICAL that has had a stage adaptation has been successful?
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 29, 2012, 11:20:25 AM
I saw "Les Miserables" again last night, and I'll probably see it again.  One thing that was interesting is that I saw it at a different theatre and this time they had the sound turned way up, and it made a huge difference i the experience.  I was a blubbering fool at the end and was still shaking when I left the theatre.

The theater where I saw it had the sound turned down way too low.  If I go again I'm going to say something
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 29, 2012, 11:28:25 AM
Wow, best thing this year is kind of difficult.  Not because it was a bad year, but because there wasn't just one good thing.  I think a string of really good results for clients throughout the year may be what was best.  Not only did it help my clients, but it gave me a lot of confidence. 
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 29, 2012, 12:09:24 PM
I posted this on Facebook as I refused to post what I thought about the "Les Miserables" movie as I didn't want to see the responses to why I'm WRONG in feeling as I did. 

So, DR's, I propose these questions to you:


1. What stage to screen adaptation of a musical do you think has been most successful? And I don't mean financially, just the adaptation itself.

2. What non-musical movie that has been adapted for the stage as a musical has been the most successful with the adaptation? (not financially)

3. What MOVIE-MUSICAL that has had a stage adaptation has been successful?

1.  THE MUSIC MAN

2. PROMISES, PROMISES

3.  ONCE

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Post by: Ginny on December 29, 2012, 12:25:41 PM
I posted this on Facebook as I refused to post what I thought about the "Les Miserables" movie as I didn't want to see the responses to why I'm WRONG in feeling as I did. 

So, DR's, I propose these questions to you:


1. What stage to screen adaptation of a musical do you think has been most successful? And I don't mean financially, just the adaptation itself.

2. What non-musical movie that has been adapted for the stage as a musical has been the most successful with the adaptation? (not financially)

3. What MOVIE-MUSICAL that has had a stage adaptation has been successful?

1.  THE MUSIC MAN

2. PROMISES, PROMISES

3.  ONCE



I like DR Elmore's answers!
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Post by: bk on December 29, 2012, 12:29:49 PM
Yes, I'll go with Elmore's answers for the first two - haven't seen Once yet.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 29, 2012, 12:50:48 PM
Same here:  MUSIC MAN, PROMISES PROMISES, and haven't seen ONCE.
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Post by: bk on December 29, 2012, 01:10:47 PM
I'll go with elmore's choices - but haven't seen Once.
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Post by: bk on December 29, 2012, 01:10:55 PM
Page three?  Three pages?
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Post by: bk on December 29, 2012, 01:11:03 PM
I'll go with elmore's choices.
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Post by: bk on December 29, 2012, 01:11:11 PM
Has Les Miz opened yet?
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Post by: bk on December 29, 2012, 01:11:47 PM
Waiting for the helper so I can then settle down and watch some damn movies.  I'll start with that new Clint movie Trouble with the Curve.
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2012, 01:45:54 PM
Good morning.

TOD: My favorite thing I got done this year was hiring a handyman while my DH was visiting his mother to do the three top items on the honeydo list.

;D
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2012, 01:48:18 PM
TOD:

The publication of the book continues to be the highlight among highlights, with the trip to Italy and landing my new job also up there. Cancer surgery, I could have done without; but the positive results from that also make it a part of the list.

You were very lucky with the positive results. 
VIBES THEY REMAIN POSITIVE!!!!
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2012, 01:50:01 PM
Good morning, all! It'sactually afternoon. I could not drag my tired butt out of bed this morning; I don't feel sick, just fatigued, completely wrung out. I weighed the pros and cons of staying in bed and ifnoring Saturday, then decided I would bathe and dress and move cautiously today. I have a bit of work here on Jerome Moross' BIG COUNTRY scores for his daughter, so I may send her an invoice later for the work so far.

I'm also thinking about cooking, so there may be a trip to market. I see we're getting some actual snoe, but I don't think it's sticking.

Best thing in 2012: releasing three CDs and getting fantastic reviews for two of them and mixed thoughts on the third.

Sometimes DR elmore one needs extra sleep in the morning.  I'm glad you treated yourself.
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2012, 01:51:19 PM
TOD:

First, getting my Mom through another two bouts of health episodes. (She is doing terrific now, BTW.)

Second, updating my programming skills at work by immersing myself into a new platform and becoming fairly proficient with it.

Third, finially clearing out my basement of a lot of crap that had been stowed down there over the years.

 I am so glad to hear your Mom is doing well, Dan!

DITTO!
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2012, 01:52:46 PM
I'm enjoying the best things of the year stories.
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Post by: Matthew on December 29, 2012, 02:00:04 PM
I agree with Elmore's choices, also.  But I haven't seen "Once"
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2012, 02:03:28 PM
Look what we saw this morning!!!
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2012, 02:03:35 PM
"The Pileated Woodpecker is one of the biggest, most striking forest birds on the continent. It’s nearly the size of a crow, black with bold white stripes down the neck and a flaming-red crest. Look (and listen) for Pileated Woodpeckers whacking at dead trees and fallen logs in search of their main prey, carpenter ants, leaving unique rectangular holes in the wood. The nest holes these birds make offer crucial shelter to many species including swifts, owls, ducks, bats, and pine martens."

(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRYf765JsIf2e3kG1UZqJOdbmRf1ZOz818J9RoJQSkRAE61qJ9W)
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2012, 02:04:09 PM
We needed the telescope to get this view so the photo is off of the internet.
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Post by: Doug R on December 29, 2012, 02:09:45 PM
I finally got round to watching "The Creature From the Black Lagoon" from the Universal Monsters Blu-ray set. Somehow I'd never seen the film before. Why it's considered a classic I don't know. It's incredibly cheesy. I like the way Julia Adams' main activity seemed to be changing into a new outfit several times a day, regardless of the perilous circumstances the group were in!
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Post by: Ginny on December 29, 2012, 02:17:08 PM
"The Pileated Woodpecker is one of the biggest, most striking forest birds on the continent. It’s nearly the size of a crow, black with bold white stripes down the neck and a flaming-red crest. Look (and listen) for Pileated Woodpeckers whacking at dead trees and fallen logs in search of their main prey, carpenter ants, leaving unique rectangular holes in the wood. The nest holes these birds make offer crucial shelter to many species including swifts, owls, ducks, bats, and pine martens."

(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRYf765JsIf2e3kG1UZqJOdbmRf1ZOz818J9RoJQSkRAE61qJ9W)

Wow, that's a real treat, DR Jane!
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Post by: Laura on December 29, 2012, 02:26:18 PM
Wow, Jane!

I saw one of those when I was visiting my in-laws in Indiana.
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2012, 02:44:10 PM
DR's Ginny & Laura, WOW for sure.  Keith is just thrilled.  It was the bird on his most want to see list.  Seeing it today kind of fits the TOD.
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2012, 02:44:29 PM
Really fun was when it would look directly at us.
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2012, 03:06:08 PM
Landscaping the yard, seeing the dipper & now the woodpecker, definitely exciting highlights of the year.

I mustn't forget the beginning of the year.  Riding a water speed bike, or whatever it is called, in incredibly beautiful Moorea was a lifetime experience.  Included in this was the friendly sting ray that snuggled round & round our legs for us to pet during a short stop at shore to meet him.
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2012, 03:07:20 PM
Very few events in my life have filled me with the joy I felt while watching Bryan become a doctor.  What a joyous day that was. 
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Post by: George on December 29, 2012, 03:15:48 PM
Yes, I'll go with Elmore's answers for the first two - haven't seen Once yet.

I'll go with elmore's choices - but haven't seen Once.

I'll go with elmore's choices.

Is there an echo in the house??

;)
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Post by: George on December 29, 2012, 03:18:03 PM
I posted this on Facebook as I refused to post what I thought about the "Les Miserables" movie as I didn't want to see the responses to why I'm WRONG in feeling as I did. 

So, DR's, I propose these questions to you:


1. What stage to screen adaptation of a musical do you think has been most successful? And I don't mean financially, just the adaptation itself.

2. What non-musical movie that has been adapted for the stage as a musical has been the most successful with the adaptation? (not financially)

3. What MOVIE-MUSICAL that has had a stage adaptation has been successful?

I haven't seen "Once" or "Promises Promises," but I agree with "The Music Man." 

I'd also add "1776."
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Post by: George on December 29, 2012, 03:33:57 PM
Today will be a day of nothing for me to do.  I'm going to turn off my phone and sleep as long as I want...even my cat won't get me out of bed until I'm darned good and ready.  I might go see a movie later in the afternoon (or not) but I have no plans at all. :D

I didn't get out of bed until 1:15 pm or so.  I've fed myself and am watching TV.  I'm going to go back upstairs to my bedroom watch some TV up there.
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Post by: Ginny on December 29, 2012, 03:49:51 PM
TOD - 2012 was less exciting for us than 2011.  Hard to top Rob & Mary Linda's wedding and my first trip to Europe.  This year has been more of a reality check, as I've dealt with my Mom's decline and we did the glamorous home improvement of installing a new furnace/AC.  The new year holds some promise with our trip to England on the 2nd.

Highlights of 2012 were our trip to New York and Washington, seeing DN/G Lauren become certified as an athletic trainer, my sister's 50th wedding anniversary, and the birth of our great-niece Rachel.
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2012, 04:01:18 PM
We usually have Acorn Woodpeckers in the yard.

(https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcSqJGdxXgfXwZmpgpfgnpPEmo71AWdJTx0uuLekVsPMTc25G1jf)

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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2012, 04:09:57 PM
We also have beautiful Stellar Jays.

(https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcTSqGMWQcFOGG3UyGYBvt_6_GiB9gvmSd8OYl4hrCd4EpSII3BEYA)
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 05:22:30 PM
I posted this on Facebook as I refused to post what I thought about the "Les Miserables" movie as I didn't want to see the responses to why I'm WRONG in feeling as I did. 

So, DR's, I propose these questions to you:


1. What stage to screen adaptation of a musical do you think has been most successful? And I don't mean financially, just the adaptation itself.

2. What non-musical movie that has been adapted for the stage as a musical has been the most successful with the adaptation? (not financially)

3. What MOVIE-MUSICAL that has had a stage adaptation has been successful?


1. Sound of Music

(or maybe West Side Story- I am torn)


2. La Cage Aux Folles (original production)


3. Beauty & The Beast (assuming animated musicals count)
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 05:23:58 PM
Has Les Miz opened yet?

Is that a new restaurant?
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 05:25:17 PM
"The Pileated Woodpecker is one of the biggest, most striking forest birds on the continent. It’s nearly the size of a crow, black with bold white stripes down the neck and a flaming-red crest. Look (and listen) for Pileated Woodpeckers whacking at dead trees and fallen logs in search of their main prey, carpenter ants, leaving unique rectangular holes in the wood. The nest holes these birds make offer crucial shelter to many species including swifts, owls, ducks, bats, and pine martens."

(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRYf765JsIf2e3kG1UZqJOdbmRf1ZOz818J9RoJQSkRAE61qJ9W)

WOW!!!
 That's looks awfully big
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 05:26:37 PM
Yes, I'll go with Elmore's answers for the first two - haven't seen Once yet.

I'll go with elmore's choices - but haven't seen Once.

I'll go with elmore's choices.

I wonder what choices bk will have
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 05:27:45 PM
We also have beautiful Stellar Jays.

(https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcTSqGMWQcFOGG3UyGYBvt_6_GiB9gvmSd8OYl4hrCd4EpSII3BEYA)

I have never seen one of these
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 29, 2012, 05:29:05 PM
I think SOUND OF MUSIC has too many song reassignments and song omissions to be a god adaptation of the stage shw; I'd put WEST SIDE STORY over it.  I saw the national tour of THE SOUNDOF MUSIC and I much prefer the shpw to the film.

I'd agree with DR George about 1776. I can't believe I forgot it.
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 05:34:09 PM
We used to get these downy woodpeckers before we took down the two old dead maples

(http://www.google.com/imgres?q=woodpeckers+on+long+island&num=10&hl=en&tbo=d&biw=1366&bih=639&tbm=isch&tbnid=Ly5uiIxYovluBM:&imgrefurl=http://www.online-utility.org/image/gallery.jsp%3Ftitle%3DPicidae&docid=OnMOfmUHUk0CRM&imgurl=http://www.online-utility.org/image/ImageCache%253Ffile%253D2/20/Downy_Woodpecker01.jpg/800px-Downy_Woodpecker01.jpg&w=800&h=800&ei=rprfUJSaLc-00AGYu4HgBA&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=4&vpy=161&dur=6361&hovh=225&hovw=225&tx=56&ty=111&sig=110405666223201830112&page=1&tbnh=134&tbnw=139&start=0&ndsp=23&ved=1t:429,r:8,s:0,i:114)
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Post by: Jeanne on December 29, 2012, 06:07:20 PM
Hello, everyone.

Add me to the list of those who slept in this morning. I've slept until 9 several times this past week--most unusual. I think that means my neighbors have been QUIET!
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Post by: bk on December 29, 2012, 06:11:48 PM
I don't know about anyone else, but I'd go with elmore's choices, although I haven't seen Once.
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Post by: bk on December 29, 2012, 06:12:09 PM
Finished one motion picture and have begun another.  This is just the kind of day I needed.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 29, 2012, 06:12:16 PM
I began a soup diet the week before Christmas. I discovered these Dr McDougall soups at Whole Foods Market. I'd never heard of them before and had WF carried them I know I would have seen them. They're really good! So I stocked up and now I have vegetable soup for at least one meal each day. Yummy, easy, nutritious, and low in fat and carbs. I love soup, so this really works for me. No weight loss yet, but I wasn't expecting any so soon. I'm eating out less, too, so I'm saving $$$.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 29, 2012, 06:15:09 PM
TOD:

First, getting my Mom through another two bouts of health episodes. (She is doing terrific now, BTW.)

Second, updating my programming skills at work by immersing myself into a new platform and becoming fairly proficient with it.

Third, finially clearing out my basement of a lot of crap that had been stowed down there over the years.

 I am so glad to hear your Mom is doing well, Dan!

Me, too.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 29, 2012, 06:19:33 PM
I finally got round to watching "The Creature From the Black Lagoon" from the Universal Monsters Blu-ray set. Somehow I'd never seen the film before. Why it's considered a classic I don't know. It's incredibly cheesy. I like the way Julia Adams' main activity seemed to be changing into a new outfit several times a day, regardless of the perilous circumstances the group were in!

 ;D

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Post by: Jeanne on December 29, 2012, 06:25:52 PM
We had a lot of rain during the night, but it didn't rain all day, as was predicted. See, Laura? We sent it on to you.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 29, 2012, 06:27:53 PM
TOD:

I had lunch with my high school World Lit teacher. He's 85 and no longer remembers any of us personally, but he is still sharp otherwise and a very kind man. It was a real joy to see him again. He was a great teacher.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 29, 2012, 06:29:01 PM
TTFN.
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2012, 06:33:58 PM
"The Pileated Woodpecker is one of the biggest, most striking forest birds on the continent. It’s nearly the size of a crow, black with bold white stripes down the neck and a flaming-red crest. Look (and listen) for Pileated Woodpeckers whacking at dead trees and fallen logs in search of their main prey, carpenter ants, leaving unique rectangular holes in the wood. The nest holes these birds make offer crucial shelter to many species including swifts, owls, ducks, bats, and pine martens."

(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRYf765JsIf2e3kG1UZqJOdbmRf1ZOz818J9RoJQSkRAE61qJ9W)

WOW!!!
 That's looks awfully big

It is.  Woody Woodpecker was based on this guy.
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2012, 06:34:33 PM
We also have beautiful Stellar Jays.

(https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcTSqGMWQcFOGG3UyGYBvt_6_GiB9gvmSd8OYl4hrCd4EpSII3BEYA)

I have never seen one of these

I hadn't either until we moved here where they seem to be common, at least at our house. :)
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2012, 06:35:26 PM
Hello, everyone.

Add me to the list of those who slept in this morning. I've slept until 9 several times this past week--most unusual. I think that means my neighbors have been QUIET!

Vibes the neighbors continue to be quiet.
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2012, 06:36:21 PM
TOD:

I had lunch with my high school World Lit teacher. He's 85 and no longer remembers any of us personally, but he is still sharp otherwise and a very kind man. It was a real joy to see him again. He was a great teacher.

Wow!  Who is he?
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2012, 06:37:45 PM
I had a real treat.  Keith took me out to dinner.  We ate at the English pub called Black Sheep & and enjoyed a table with a few of the holiday lights.  Before and after dinner we had a short walk through town.
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 06:53:57 PM
I might have glossed over something, so, apologies just in case:  What is it you're doing with the BIG COUNTRY score?

Around 2001, when I worked on a recording of Moross' songs, Imade a comment to his daughter Susanna that there were several errors in the computer engraving of THE GOLDEN APLE, so she asked me to edit a new vocal score, whch Alfred publishes. Since then, I've been her editor for all new engravngs fof Moross' music. I just finished a new vocal score and 2-piano arrangement of BALLET BALLADS (1949) and the first proof of his wonderful Civil War musical, GENTLEMEN BE SEATED.  I'vealso worked on the film scores for HUCKLEBERRY FINN (great score!) and some film whose title I've forgotten about reefs and sharks (not WEST SIDE STORY).

I'm currently working on the 5-movement suite from THE BIG COUNTRY. I've proofed nad corrected the first two movements, Main Title and Waltz, and I'm waiting for more from the copyist, who's waiting on the edits for the first two movements from me.


Elmore, I hope you know how impressed I am by the incredible work you do for the preservation of the Arts.
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2012, 06:54:54 PM
It is impressive.
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 06:57:36 PM
TOD:

First, getting my Mom through another two bouts of health episodes. (She is doing terrific now, BTW.)


I am so happy to hear that, Dan.  I have been afraid to ask.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 29, 2012, 07:04:49 PM
I might have glossed over something, so, apologies just in case:  What is it you're doing with the BIG COUNTRY score?

Around 2001, when I worked on a recording of Moross' songs, Imade a comment to his daughter Susanna that there were several errors in the computer engraving of THE GOLDEN APLE, so she asked me to edit a new vocal score, whch Alfred publishes. Since then, I've been her editor for all new engravngs fof Moross' music. I just finished a new vocal score and 2-piano arrangement of BALLET BALLADS (1949) and the first proof of his wonderful Civil War musical, GENTLEMEN BE SEATED.  I'vealso worked on the film scores for HUCKLEBERRY FINN (great score!) and some film whose title I've forgotten about reefs and sharks (not WEST SIDE STORY).

I'm currently working on the 5-movement suite from THE BIG COUNTRY. I've proofed nad corrected the first two movements, Main Title and Waltz, and I'm waiting for more from the copyist, who's waiting on the edits for the first two movements from me.


Elmore, I hope you know how impressed I am by the incredible work you do for the preservation of the Arts.

Well, thank you, DR TCB! I just think of what I do as work I am fortunate to like. I've been really lucky in that since arriving in New York, I've pretty much had jobs I've liked to do.  I can't imagine having a job you don't like and endure for the retiremenr.
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 07:04:56 PM
I posted this on Facebook as I refused to post what I thought about the "Les Miserables" movie as I didn't want to see the responses to why I'm WRONG in feeling as I did. 

So, DR's, I propose these questions to you:


1. What stage to screen adaptation of a musical do you think has been most successful? And I don't mean financially, just the adaptation itself.

2. What non-musical movie that has been adapted for the stage as a musical has been the most successful with the adaptation? (not financially)

3. What MOVIE-MUSICAL that has had a stage adaptation has been successful?

I am afraid I don't have the musical knowledge to respond to those questions.
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2012, 07:08:10 PM
TOD:

First, getting my Mom through another two bouts of health episodes. (She is doing terrific now, BTW.)

Second, updating my programming skills at work by immersing myself into a new platform and becoming fairly proficient with it.

Third, finially clearing out my basement of a lot of crap that had been stowed down there over the years.

 I am so glad to hear your Mom is doing well, Dan!
Me, too.
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2012, 07:08:17 PM
Five!
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2012, 07:08:22 PM
I might have glossed over something, so, apologies just in case:  What is it you're doing with the BIG COUNTRY score?

Around 2001, when I worked on a recording of Moross' songs, Imade a comment to his daughter Susanna that there were several errors in the computer engraving of THE GOLDEN APLE, so she asked me to edit a new vocal score, whch Alfred publishes. Since then, I've been her editor for all new engravngs fof Moross' music. I just finished a new vocal score and 2-piano arrangement of BALLET BALLADS (1949) and the first proof of his wonderful Civil War musical, GENTLEMEN BE SEATED.  I'vealso worked on the film scores for HUCKLEBERRY FINN (great score!) and some film whose title I've forgotten about reefs and sharks (not WEST SIDE STORY).

I'm currently working on the 5-movement suite from THE BIG COUNTRY. I've proofed nad corrected the first two movements, Main Title and Waltz, and I'm waiting for more from the copyist, who's waiting on the edits for the first two movements from me.


Elmore, I hope you know how impressed I am by the incredible work you do for the preservation of the Arts.

Well, thank you, DR TCB! I just think of what I do as work I am fortunate to like. I've been really lucky in that since arriving in New York, I've pretty much had jobs I've liked to do.  I can't imagine having a job you don't like and endure for the retiremenr.

Sadly many people don't enjoy the work they do.  You have been very lucky indeed.
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 07:08:32 PM
Waiting for the helper so I can then settle down and watch some damn movies.  I'll start with that new Clint movie Trouble with the Curve.


Is that the one where he talks to a chair?
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2012, 07:10:02 PM
TOD:

The publication of the book continues to be the highlight among highlights, with the trip to Italy and landing my new job also up there. Cancer surgery, I could have done without; but the positive results from that also make it a part of the list.

You were very lucky with the positive results. 
VIBES THEY REMAIN POSITIVE!!!!
Thank you, Jane.
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2012, 07:12:05 PM
I was lucky at the pool today.  As I walked up the guy in the single lane got out.  Later I was extremely grateful as the other two lanes got a bit crazy with strong & fast swimmers.  On woman walked up, looked at her options and then asked me if I knew when I was getting out.  Since I had an exact time she decided to do exercises on the other side of the pool even though I would be 25 minutes.

After about 15 minutes I got her attention for her to go into the lane next to me as it had eased up.  She swam there keeping a close eye on me and moved over a couple of minutes before I got out. 

I had a a wonderful swim today and am grateful how much stronger I am than even a year ago.
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2012, 07:12:50 PM
TOD:

I had lunch with my high school World Lit teacher. He's 85 and no longer remembers any of us personally, but he is still sharp otherwise and a very kind man. It was a real joy to see him again. He was a great teacher.
That's wonderful of you to get together with him.
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2012, 07:13:05 PM
I was lucky at the pool today.  As I walked up the guy in the single lane got out.  Later I was extremely grateful as the other two lanes got a bit crazy with strong & fast swimmers.  On woman walked up, looked at her options and then asked me if I knew when I was getting out.  Since I had an exact time she decided to do exercises on the other side of the pool even though I would be 25 minutes.

After about 15 minutes I got her attention for her to go into the lane next to me as it had eased up.  She swam there keeping a close eye on me and moved over a couple of minutes before I got out. 

I had a a wonderful swim today and am grateful how much stronger I am than even a year ago.
Glad to read about your progress.
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 07:16:39 PM
Landscaping the yard, seeing the dipper & now the woodpecker, definitely exciting highlights of the year.

I mustn't forget the beginning of the year.  Riding a water speed bike, or whatever it is called, in incredibly beautiful Moorea was a lifetime experience.  Included in this was the friendly sting ray that snuggled round & round our legs for us to pet during a short stop at shore to meet him.


Are you sure it was a male stingray.  We were told that only the females (the larger of the two) will interact with humans.  When we swam with the stingrays, the males stayed on the bottom and wouldn't come near us.
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2012, 07:16:45 PM
Thank you DR John G.  Several years ago I thought I would never be able to swim.  Then I thought I would never be able to swim rotating my arm over my head and back into the water.  I still remember when I wasn't permitted to swim in the lap lanes.
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2012, 07:19:02 PM
Landscaping the yard, seeing the dipper & now the woodpecker, definitely exciting highlights of the year.

I mustn't forget the beginning of the year.  Riding a water speed bike, or whatever it is called, in incredibly beautiful Moorea was a lifetime experience.  Included in this was the friendly sting ray that snuggled round & round our legs for us to pet during a short stop at shore to meet him.


Are you sure it was a male stingray.  We were told that only the females (the larger of the two) will interact with humans.  When we swam with the stingrays, the males stayed on the bottom and wouldn't come near us.

I'm not sure & don't remember which they told us this was.  I'll ask Keith if he remembers.  This sting ray listened for the sound of the motors and first headed to the guide for the treats the guide held.  We didn't have treats to hand out and it was still affectionate with us.  I will say Keith & I watched the tail very carefully.  Amazing was how soft the body was.
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 07:19:52 PM
T.O.D.


I guess it may sound kind of pathetic, but driving a car again after almost a year of not doing so.
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2012, 07:21:22 PM
DR TCB it doesn't sound pathetic and it is a big deal.
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 07:23:39 PM
"The Pileated Woodpecker is one of the biggest, most striking forest birds on the continent. It’s nearly the size of a crow, black with bold white stripes down the neck and a flaming-red crest. Look (and listen) for Pileated Woodpeckers whacking at dead trees and fallen logs in search of their main prey, carpenter ants, leaving unique rectangular holes in the wood. The nest holes these birds make offer crucial shelter to many species including swifts, owls, ducks, bats, and pine martens."

(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRYf765JsIf2e3kG1UZqJOdbmRf1ZOz818J9RoJQSkRAE61qJ9W)

WOW!!!
 That's looks awfully big


The bird or the tree?
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2012, 07:23:50 PM
I posted this on Facebook as I refused to post what I thought about the "Les Miserables" movie as I didn't want to see the responses to why I'm WRONG in feeling as I did. 

So, DR's, I propose these questions to you:


1. What stage to screen adaptation of a musical do you think has been most successful? And I don't mean financially, just the adaptation itself.

2. What non-musical movie that has been adapted for the stage as a musical has been the most successful with the adaptation? (not financially)

3. What MOVIE-MUSICAL that has had a stage adaptation has been successful?
In addition to what's already been mentioned:

1. The Pajama Game/The Rocky Horror Picture Show/Hedwig and the Angry Inch/Li'l Abner

2. Nine from 8 1/2. (What would you consider On the 20th Century since it was staged more as if it were based on the film than on the play?)

3. 42nd Street
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2012, 07:24:02 PM
Beautiful birdies, Jane.
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2012, 07:26:37 PM
Thanks.
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2012, 07:27:14 PM
Fredericksburg and the Hill Country were fun, though on the cold side. We went to a bourbon distillery, then on to a genuine five-and-dime, followed by a trip to a wine bar and then dinner. Fun.
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2012, 07:27:59 PM
It sounds like a fun time.
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 07:30:07 PM
I am wondering if Ginny is staying up for the Michigan State game tonight?  It just started.
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 07:31:08 PM
I posted this on Facebook as I refused to post what I thought about the "Les Miserables" movie as I didn't want to see the responses to why I'm WRONG in feeling as I did. 

So, DR's, I propose these questions to you:


1. What stage to screen adaptation of a musical do you think has been most successful? And I don't mean financially, just the adaptation itself.

2. What non-musical movie that has been adapted for the stage as a musical has been the most successful with the adaptation? (not financially)

3. What MOVIE-MUSICAL that has had a stage adaptation has been successful?

I am afraid I don't have the musical knowledge to respond to those questions.


And besides, I haven't seen ONCE.
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 07:34:51 PM
The kids across the hall are screaming and screaming.  Maybe the bogey man is after them.  I am rooting for the bogey man.
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2012, 07:36:30 PM
'night
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Post by: Ginny on December 29, 2012, 07:38:32 PM
I am wondering if Ginny is staying up for the Michigan State game tonight?  It just started.

Watched the beginning, but need to pay attention to my knitting.  And Richard wants to see something besides football.
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 07:39:17 PM
Fredericksburg and the Hill Country were fun, though on the cold side. We went to a bourbon distillery, then on to a genuine five-and-dime, followed by a trip to a wine bar and then dinner. Fun.


John, do bourbon distilleries give samples?
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Post by: Ginny on December 29, 2012, 07:40:02 PM
T.O.D.


I guess it may sound kind of pathetic, but driving a car again after almost a year of not doing so.

Not pathetic at all, DR TCB.  It's HUGE!
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2012, 07:41:28 PM
Fredericksburg and the Hill Country were fun, though on the cold side. We went to a bourbon distillery, then on to a genuine five-and-dime, followed by a trip to a wine bar and then dinner. Fun.


John, do bourbon distilleries give samples?
Yes. The tour cost $10, but the samples were free. I like the way they do business. They also had a fire pit by the waiting area and had it stocked with all the makings of s'mores. Plus, wine from the nearby wineries and beer from the nearby brewery. All that was free, though there was an honor box.
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2012, 07:41:43 PM
T.O.D.


I guess it may sound kind of pathetic, but driving a car again after almost a year of not doing so.

Not pathetic at all, DR TCB.  It's HUGE!
I agree, Ginny.
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 07:43:14 PM
I am wondering if Ginny is staying up for the Michigan State game tonight?  It just started.

Watched the beginning, but need to pay attention to my knitting.  And Richard wants to see something besides football.


Is there anything else to watch besides football?
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 07:44:57 PM
T.O.D.


I guess it may sound kind of pathetic, but driving a car again after almost a year of not doing so.

Not pathetic at all, DR TCB.  It's HUGE!


Thank you Jane and Ginny.
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 07:45:36 PM
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 07:49:34 PM
John, during the Alamo Bowl today, they showed a lot of film of the River Walk.  It looks really beautiful.
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 07:54:27 PM
Landscaping the yard, seeing the dipper & now the woodpecker, definitely exciting highlights of the year.

I mustn't forget the beginning of the year.  Riding a water speed bike, or whatever it is called, in incredibly beautiful Moorea was a lifetime experience.  Included in this was the friendly sting ray that snuggled round & round our legs for us to pet during a short stop at shore to meet him.


Are you sure it was a male stingray.  We were told that only the females (the larger of the two) will interact with humans.  When we swam with the stingrays, the males stayed on the bottom and wouldn't come near us.

I'm not sure & don't remember which they told us this was.  I'll ask Keith if he remembers.  This sting ray listened for the sound of the motors and first headed to the guide for the treats the guide held.  We didn't have treats to hand out and it was still affectionate with us.  I will say Keith & I watched the tail very carefully.  Amazing was how soft the body was.

When they signaled the stingrays, there had to be, at least, 30 of them show up.  They gave us treats and we were allowed to let them eat off of our hands.  I literally got a "hickey" on the palm of my hand from the suction.
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2012, 07:56:25 PM
John, during the Alamo Bowl today, they showed a lot of film of the River Walk.  It looks really beautiful.
I think that was a good reason to leave town, especially with a Texas team playing. But, yes, the River Walk is beautiful.

I remember when I came to San Antonio for my job interview. I had a bad cold with a fever, and the interview ended up including lunch on the River Walk on the day that everyone was in town for the Alamo Bowl. It was a sea of purple and yellow. I forget the teams that played back in late 1998, but I doubt I'll ever forget the sight. I loved the River Walk instantly, even with all those thousands walking on it, and that sold me on the city, even as I was not in a right mind to concentrate on much else.

One person interviewing me wanted me to write a review of the lunch we had had as part of the test. I couldn't smell, so I couldn't taste. All I wanted to do was get to my hotel room, turn up the heat and sleep. Thankfully, they had me do something else.
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 08:02:18 PM
John, during the Alamo Bowl today, they showed a lot of film of the River Walk.  It looks really beautiful.
I think that was a good reason to leave town, especially with a Texas team playing. But, yes, the River Walk is beautiful.

I remember when I came to San Antonio for my job interview. I had a bad cold with a fever, and the interview ended up including lunch on the River Walk on the day that everyone was in town for the Alamo Bowl. It was a sea of purple and yellow. I forget the teams that played back in late 1998, but I doubt I'll ever forget the sight. I loved the River Walk instantly, even with all those thousands walking on it, and that sold me on the city, even as I was not in a right mind to concentrate on much else.

One person interviewing me wanted me to write a review of the lunch we had had as part of the test. I couldn't smell, so I couldn't taste. All I wanted to do was get to my hotel room, turn up the heat and sleep. Thankfully, they had me do something else.

LOL!  Lucky that didn't become the deciding factor for getting the job.

I'll bet the River Walk is a nice place for a romantic moonlight strool.
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 08:06:18 PM
I wonder if BK left to go see ONCE.
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2012, 08:17:05 PM
John, during the Alamo Bowl today, they showed a lot of film of the River Walk.  It looks really beautiful.
I think that was a good reason to leave town, especially with a Texas team playing. But, yes, the River Walk is beautiful.

I remember when I came to San Antonio for my job interview. I had a bad cold with a fever, and the interview ended up including lunch on the River Walk on the day that everyone was in town for the Alamo Bowl. It was a sea of purple and yellow. I forget the teams that played back in late 1998, but I doubt I'll ever forget the sight. I loved the River Walk instantly, even with all those thousands walking on it, and that sold me on the city, even as I was not in a right mind to concentrate on much else.

One person interviewing me wanted me to write a review of the lunch we had had as part of the test. I couldn't smell, so I couldn't taste. All I wanted to do was get to my hotel room, turn up the heat and sleep. Thankfully, they had me do something else.

LOL!  Lucky that didn't become the deciding factor for getting the job.

I'll bet the River Walk is a nice place for a romantic moonlight strool.

Is strool a combination of a stroll and drool?
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 29, 2012, 08:17:49 PM
I wonder if BK left to go see ONCE.

ONCE, you say?

I've never seen it.
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2012, 08:18:22 PM
(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/377823_3953406924520_1843729949_n.jpg)

This frog didn't seem to mind the cold under the water outside the distillery.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 29, 2012, 08:18:56 PM
Yes, 1776 and LI'L ABNER are two great ones, right up there along with THE MUSIC MAN.

But somehow or other, THE MUSIC MAN just wins, for being ... THE MUSIC MAN.
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 08:19:19 PM
John, during the Alamo Bowl today, they showed a lot of film of the River Walk.  It looks really beautiful.
I think that was a good reason to leave town, especially with a Texas team playing. But, yes, the River Walk is beautiful.

I remember when I came to San Antonio for my job interview. I had a bad cold with a fever, and the interview ended up including lunch on the River Walk on the day that everyone was in town for the Alamo Bowl. It was a sea of purple and yellow. I forget the teams that played back in late 1998, but I doubt I'll ever forget the sight. I loved the River Walk instantly, even with all those thousands walking on it, and that sold me on the city, even as I was not in a right mind to concentrate on much else.

One person interviewing me wanted me to write a review of the lunch we had had as part of the test. I couldn't smell, so I couldn't taste. All I wanted to do was get to my hotel room, turn up the heat and sleep. Thankfully, they had me do something else.

LOL!  Lucky that didn't become the deciding factor for getting the job.

I'll bet the River Walk is a nice place for a romantic moonlight strool.

Is strool a combination of a stroll and drool?

At my age, probably.
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2012, 08:19:25 PM
(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/577876_3953407484534_1163898022_n.jpg)

And a few fancily colored fowl at the distillery.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 29, 2012, 08:20:05 PM
DR TCB it doesn't sound pathetic and it is a big deal.

Indeed! I'm really happy for you, DR TCB!
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 08:30:27 PM
DR TCB it doesn't sound pathetic and it is a big deal.

Indeed! I'm really happy for you, DR TCB!


Thanks, elmore.
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Post by: bk on December 29, 2012, 08:35:13 PM
Finished motion picture number two - both of tonight's films were from this year.
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Post by: Jennifer on December 29, 2012, 08:40:31 PM

I posted this on Facebook as I refused to post what I thought about the "Les Miserables" movie as I didn't want to see the responses to why I'm WRONG in feeling as I did. 

So, DR's, I propose these questions to you:


1. What stage to screen adaptation of a musical do you think has been most successful? And I don't mean financially, just the adaptation itself.

2. What non-musical movie that has been adapted for the stage as a musical has been the most successful with the adaptation? (not financially)

3. What MOVIE-MUSICAL that has had a stage adaptation has been successful?


1. For newer movies I enjoyed RENT and EVITA. Although I liked the stage versions more. I am trying to think of a newer movie where I liked the movie more.
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Post by: Ginny on December 29, 2012, 08:43:16 PM
I am wondering if Ginny is staying up for the Michigan State game tonight?  It just started.

Watched the beginning, but need to pay attention to my knitting.  And Richard wants to see something besides football.


Is there anything else to watch besides football?

Old episodes of CSI on DVD from Netflix.
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Post by: Ginny on December 29, 2012, 08:46:43 PM
As soon as the current CSI is over, I'm going to bed - 'night!
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Post by: John G. on December 29, 2012, 08:48:50 PM
Started watching "Blue Skies" tonight. Fred Astaire is good, Bing is on valium. Not a great one, despite a lot of Irving Berlin music. But I'm tired, so the rest will have to wait until tomorrow.

Good night, all.
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 08:55:48 PM
TCB  driving again is AMAZING!!   I am proud of your perserverance and good humor throughout  your ordeals
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 08:57:34 PM
Vixdad and I went out for hibachi dinner today -  it was fun and delicious
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 08:57:53 PM
TCB  driving again is AMAZING!!   I am proud of your perserverance and good humor throughout  your ordeals


I must have learned it from you, Vixmom!
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 08:58:31 PM
John G -  Rocky Horror!!  Gosh I must have seen that 100 times!

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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 09:00:04 PM
in my misspent youth
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 09:01:38 PM
TCB  driving again is AMAZING!!   I am proud of your perserverance and good humor throughout  your ordeals


I must have learned it from you, Vixmom!

my ordeal was much less diabilitating, much shorter duration and I had Vixter and Vixdad and all of you  supporting me - 

you are my hero - I am in awe of your ability to keep on keeping on!!

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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 09:03:10 PM
my local PBS station is showing  a documentary on Simon & Garfunkle shot in 1969
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 09:03:24 PM
TCB  driving again is AMAZING!!   I am proud of your perserverance and good humor throughout  your ordeals


I must have learned it from you, Vixmom!

my ordeal was much less diabilitating, much shorter duration and I had Vixter and Vixdad and all of you  supporting me - 

you are my hero - I am in awe of your ability to keep on keeping on!!



Thank you.  I appreicate that.
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 09:05:40 PM
My PBS station is showing a movie called SOLDIER IN THE RAIN with Jackie Gleason and Steve McQueen.  I don't think I have ever heard of it before.
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 09:05:47 PM
The  storm they were threatening has a been a bit of a wet squib -  we got a sprinkling of show that  is only sticking on our wooden deck (just to be annoying ) and the lawn (which is pretty)
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 09:07:52 PM
My PBS station is showing a movie called SOLDIER IN THE RAIN with Jackie Gleason and Steve McQueen.  I don't think I have ever heard of it before.

nor I.
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 09:08:06 PM
I wonder if it s been made into a musical?
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 09:08:38 PM
My PBS station is showing a movie called SOLDIER IN THE RAIN with Jackie Gleason and Steve McQueen.  I don't think I have ever heard of it before.


The movie was apparently released five days after President Kennedy was assassinated.  That could be why I never heard of it.
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 09:09:22 PM
they are playing  Bridge Over Troublesd Water and the accompanying video is  clips of  JFK, RFK , MLK
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 09:10:15 PM
I wonder if it s been made into a musical?


Maybe you and BK and I should work on that.  Or perhaps Paul Simon would be interested.
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 09:12:03 PM
I expect that being a child of the 60's  molded  my political outlook
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 09:12:35 PM
they are playing  Bridge Over Troublesd Water and the accompanying video is  clips of  JFK, RFK , MLK


Is there a lot of concert footage?
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 09:14:00 PM
I expect that being a child of the 60's  molded  my political outlook


A very young child of the 60's.
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 09:16:57 PM
I always thought I was born in the Eisenhower era.  It was only about ten years ago that I realized that I was actually born in the Truman era.
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 09:17:00 PM
I clearly remember  JFK's death when I was in 1st grade, and RFK, MLK I guess I was in 5th or 6th -  Watergate was my junior year of high school  - and NIxon resigned  a couple of weeks before I started my senior year of high school -

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Post by: Cillaliz on December 29, 2012, 09:17:17 PM
DR Jane, have you seen the movie THE BIG YEAR?   
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 09:18:00 PM
Vietnam was going on for basically all my life until then...........
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 09:18:33 PM
I clearly remember  JFK's death when I was in 1st grade, and RFK, MLK I guess I was in 5th or 6th -  Watergate was my junior year of high school  - and NIxon resigned  a couple of weeks before I started my senior year of high school -



Okay okay!  You win.
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 09:19:14 PM
they are playing  Bridge Over Troublesd Water and the accompanying video is  clips of  JFK, RFK , MLK


Is there a lot of concert footage?
   no its all footage of the political events of the time that apparently inspired the songs
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 09:19:52 PM
Vietnam was going on for basically all my life until then...........

And what year did you graduate from high school?
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 09:20:46 PM
they are playing  Bridge Over Troublesd Water and the accompanying video is  clips of  JFK, RFK , MLK


Is there a lot of concert footage?
   no its all footage of the political events of the time that apparently inspired the songs


Sounds like a good show.
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 09:21:14 PM
I clearly remember  JFK's death when I was in 1st grade, and RFK, MLK I guess I was in 5th or 6th -  Watergate was my junior year of high school  - and NIxon resigned  a couple of weeks before I started my senior year of high school -



Okay okay!  You win.

LOL -- Simon and Garfunkle taking me back to my childhood -- got me reminiscing about the bad old days
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 09:21:27 PM
Vietnam was going on for basically all my life until then...........

And what year did you graduate from high school?

1975
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 09:22:13 PM
The boys in my class were the first ones that were safe from the draft
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 09:23:37 PM
Instead of  the glass cases in the high school lobby holding trophies they held pictures of the dead alumni
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 29, 2012, 09:23:44 PM
I went to ARGO tonight.   The hostages were taken in Iran during the fall of my freshman year in college. At the time I had a friend from Iran and the director of our dorm was from Iran.  It was a very strange time.  Lots of apathy.
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 09:24:48 PM
It really angers me that the family of one of the children who survived Sandy Hook is suing for 100 million dollars.  The child was naturally affected by the shooting, but one hundred million??
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 09:24:54 PM
The Vixter graduated from the same high school  -  but now the  cases hold pictures from the theatre events and art class projects

much to my relief
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 29, 2012, 09:25:35 PM
I loved ARGO, btw.  Even knowing how it turned out, I was really caught up in the suspense.  Near the end of the film a guy behind me let out a big sigh like he had been holding his breath for at least 5 minutes
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 09:25:54 PM
It really angers me that the family of one of the children who survived Sandy Hook is suing for 100 million dollars.  The child was naturally affected by the shooting, but one hundred million??

 I had not heard about this - and who are they suing?
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 09:27:37 PM
The Vixter graduated from the same high school  -  but now the  cases hold pictures from the theatre events and art class projects

much to my relief

Very true.  Did they ever solve that case about the young friend of the vixter's who was murdered?
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 09:28:53 PM
It really angers me that the family of one of the children who survived Sandy Hook is suing for 100 million dollars.  The child was naturally affected by the shooting, but one hundred million??

 I had not heard about this - and who are they suing?

I believe they said the school district for not offering enough protection for the children.
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 09:29:38 PM
OH I see

http://www.vibe.com/article/family-6-year-old-sandy-hook-survivor-trying-sue-state-100-million
I loved ARGO, btw.  Even knowing how it turned out, I was really caught up in the suspense.  Near the end of the film a guy behind me let out a big sigh like he had been holding his breath for at least 5 minutes


This is one of the movies I would like to see

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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 09:30:18 PM
I loved ARGO, btw.  Even knowing how it turned out, I was really caught up in the suspense.  Near the end of the film a guy behind me let out a big sigh like he had been holding his breath for at least 5 minutes



I am glad to hear that you liked it (and that the man behind you took a breath).  I guess I will see it.
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 09:31:22 PM
The Vixter graduated from the same high school  -  but now the  cases hold pictures from the theatre events and art class projects

much to my relief

Very true.  Did they ever solve that case about the young friend of the vixter's who was murdered?

no -   or if it was it was not publicized -   we do not see his family very often any more as his mother now lives in another town 
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 09:32:37 PM


Somebody wake up Ginny and tell her that Michigan State finally scored.
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 09:32:59 PM
there is an Entermann's chocolate covered donut in the kitchen calling my name
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 09:33:51 PM


Somebody wake up Ginny and tell her that Michigan State finally scored.

LOL!!  I am sure she'd appreciate the news -  but would Richard?
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 09:34:01 PM
The Vixter graduated from the same high school  -  but now the  cases hold pictures from the theatre events and art class projects

much to my relief

Very true.  Did they ever solve that case about the young friend of the vixter's who was murdered?

no -   or if it was it was not publicized -   we do not see his family very often any more as his mother now lives in another town 


I am sorry.  I hoped that they had finally resolved that case.
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 09:34:18 PM
This donut is being VERY insistent
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 09:34:43 PM
I may have to eat it juts to keep it from waking up the rest of the Vixfamily
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 09:35:07 PM
(who are all sensibly sleeping at 12:43 AM)
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 09:36:04 PM
I may have to eat it juts to keep it from waking up the rest of the Vixfamily

Yes, please do, just for the family's sake.
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2012, 09:37:49 PM
Well, I think my work here is done.  And Nicky is tired.






G'night!
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 09:40:47 PM
The Vixter graduated from the same high school  -  but now the  cases hold pictures from the theatre events and art class projects

much to my relief

Very true.  Did they ever solve that case about the young friend of the vixter's who was murdered?

no -   or if it was it was not publicized -   we do not see his family very often any more as his mother now lives in another town 


I am sorry.  I hoped that they had finally resolved that case.

We may never know -  I think he was probably killed by someone he knew that knew he was carrying cash  - I don't mean a friend - just someone from the area who knew he worked as a busboy in a expensive steak restaurant and would have cash tips on him  as he was leaving work -  he was stabbed -   Kyle was a hard worker and he had a fierce sense of justice and an 18 year old's faith in his own immortality - if he would have refused and fought back  if someone tried to take his wages

at least that's my theory ---


for his family's sake I hope that they find and convict the
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 09:42:07 PM
Good night Tommy!!
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 29, 2012, 09:53:19 PM
Time for me to get some sleep.   Night All
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Post by: vixmom on December 29, 2012, 10:00:26 PM
good Night Cilla!
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Post by: bk on December 29, 2012, 10:43:53 PM
Finished movie number three.
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Post by: bk on December 29, 2012, 10:44:51 PM
Soldier in the Rain is an interesting film and one I like, but it doesn't quite work.  Great music by Henry Mancini, and wonderful performances by Gleason, McQueen, and Tuesday Weld.  It's based on a wonderful book by William Goldman.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 29, 2012, 11:06:06 PM
I watched a really charming film called THE HEDGEHOG. Very French.

Bruce, have you seen it? I really think you'd like it.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 29, 2012, 11:07:05 PM
Enjoy the donut, Vixmom.
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Post by: bk on December 29, 2012, 11:11:35 PM
I haven't seen it - is it French?