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Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on January 22, 2013, 12:08:44 AM

Title: FINISHING THE BOOK 13
Post by: bk on January 22, 2013, 12:08:44 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes spoke of finishing a book, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're very excited for the new cow mystery, MOOrder at The MOOsic Man.
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Post by: bk on January 22, 2013, 12:09:46 AM
And the word of the day is: ALLOCUTION!
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Post by: George on January 22, 2013, 12:17:12 AM
Congrats again on the finishing of the new Adriana book, BK!
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Post by: George on January 22, 2013, 12:17:36 AM
A Very Happy Birthday to (former?) DR Elan!! ;D
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Post by: George on January 22, 2013, 12:18:29 AM
And now, to bed.  It's back to work and I have a lot of stuff to ketchup on.

Good night, all. 8)
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Post by: Ben on January 22, 2013, 02:47:27 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Ben on January 22, 2013, 02:47:44 AM
Back to the office after the long weekend.
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Post by: Ben on January 22, 2013, 02:48:17 AM
Trader Joe's had a sale on blueberries so

oatmeal, pecans, blueberries, cinnamon and coffee.
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Post by: Michael on January 22, 2013, 03:41:04 AM
good morning to all
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Post by: Michael on January 22, 2013, 03:44:15 AM
cold cereal with bananas

then walk the dog
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 22, 2013, 04:17:56 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 22, 2013, 04:20:37 AM
And a big sincere HHW congratulations to BK upon finishing the new book!

This is wonderful news.  Truly exciting.  And now I have four (count 'em) Hofstetters ahead of me, not just three!    :)

(EDIT:  can't type this morning.)
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 22, 2013, 04:23:33 AM
AND an entire book from start to finish, in exactly three weeks!  I can't imagine writing one in three years.  Never mind three weeks.  Incredible.  My hat is off.
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Post by: Sam on January 22, 2013, 04:34:26 AM
 ;D
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Post by: Sam on January 22, 2013, 04:35:30 AM
Morning.

It was in the 70's and sunny yesterday.

Right now I'm cold.

Don't figure.

 ;D
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 13
Post by: Sam on January 22, 2013, 04:39:48 AM
The old home phone and internet are gone.  New wireless line and internet are in.

Now, who do I give my new phone number to ????
Within 2 days someone I do not like knew my home phone was disconnected.  Not one person in 3 years from my weekend meeting has ever called me at home.  And within 2 days she reports me as being the IGR rep with a disconnected phone number.

She can bite me.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 13
Post by: Sam on January 22, 2013, 04:40:24 AM
Congrats bk on another book.   Fun reading ahead.

 8)
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Post by: Sam on January 22, 2013, 04:42:39 AM
Must get ready for work.   Trying to get there l/2 hr early.

MEGA VIBES EVERYONE.
HAPPY TUESDAY.

(and for all the things I missed the week I was out of touch  :()

 ;)
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Post by: Sam on January 22, 2013, 04:44:18 AM
 ;D
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Post by: Kerry on January 22, 2013, 04:52:54 AM
Congratulations on finishing the book (not counting re-writes and editing)!
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Post by: KevinH on January 22, 2013, 05:06:52 AM
Good morning!
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Post by: Ginny on January 22, 2013, 05:08:04 AM
Tuesday morning greetings!  The thermometer outside our window tells me it's 7 degrees - brrrrr!
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 22, 2013, 05:09:45 AM
And the word of the day is: ALLOCUTION!

Ricky:  Lucy, I don' need no allocution teacher to speak good anglish!
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 13
Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 22, 2013, 05:34:26 AM
Very, very cold this morning, plus we had a brief snow shower overnight that started as freezing rain.  I spent close to 10 minutes scraping the windshield and windows before driving off to the train station.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 22, 2013, 05:35:29 AM
Congrats to BK on finishing the hat book.  Now comes the hard part (so they say...)
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Post by: Ben on January 22, 2013, 05:37:01 AM
Glad to hear you finished the book, Bruce.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 22, 2013, 05:37:04 AM
Today is the 75th anniversary of the premier of Thornton Wilder's OUR TOWN at the McCarter Theatre in Princeton, NJ. 

To celebrate, I will not forget to take my rubbers.
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Post by: Ben on January 22, 2013, 05:37:17 AM
There is no snow here though they predict it by the weekend.
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 22, 2013, 05:39:33 AM
There is no snow here though they predict it by the weekend.

Yes, they're calling for "something" on Friday.  Don't know what kind or how much.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 13
Post by: ChasSmith on January 22, 2013, 05:40:56 AM
Got a half-inch or so last night.  Just scraped a tire path through it with the shovel, and the snow's so light and dry that I might be able to clear the rest with the leaf blower later.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 13
Post by: ChasSmith on January 22, 2013, 05:41:25 AM
That's my kind of snow clean-up.
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 22, 2013, 05:41:49 AM
And that's how to achieve PAGE TWO.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 13
Post by: Laura on January 22, 2013, 05:46:23 AM
TCB, that was Jupiter and the moon last night.

I am glad it doesn't snow here. Although I would have been fine with the cold -- except that my garden froze. We don't usually have to worry about that.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 13
Post by: Druxy on January 22, 2013, 05:50:07 AM
Congrats, BK, on finishing the book.
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Post by: Druxy on January 22, 2013, 05:53:31 AM
We watched the new Woody Allen film.

It's uneven, but there are many things to like about it.  It's certainly no MIDNIGHT IN PARIS, but it's not a turkey either. 

I rate it "mid-level" Allen.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 22, 2013, 06:00:58 AM
Good morning, all! I stayed up too late watching the 2nd series of DOWNTON ABBEY, but I got through seven of them yesterday. Then, because of the shoulder and neck, I could not get to sleep. So, today I will purchase some Tylenol PM and see if that helps.

That's good news on finishing the book, BK. Congratulations!

I'm off to Toyland, and whatever fresh hell waits there.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 13
Post by: Druxy on January 22, 2013, 06:02:26 AM
As I mentioned earlier, I finished my Basil Rathbone play a couple of days ago and felt that brief elation when one completes a project.  That, however, soon turned into a mild feeling of dejection, as one realizes that the project is finished.

 :(

Now, the question I ponder while I stare at my computer is "What to write next?"

 ???

Another play for THE HOLLYWOOD LEGENDS collection, or do I go back and finish that novel I started about a year ago then set aside?


Decisions.  Decisions.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 13
Post by: John G. on January 22, 2013, 06:31:18 AM
Good morning, all.

And vibes for all the decisions, decisions.

Love the title, BK.
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Post by: John G. on January 22, 2013, 06:33:16 AM
Sorry the Republic of Pie wasn't what it should have been, but I agree with you. People who know pie only from Mrs. Smith's or Marie Callendar's shouldn't be taken seriously when it comes to pie.
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Post by: John G. on January 22, 2013, 06:34:16 AM
Glad you liked "Chinatown," George. It's one of those movies that people deem "important" so others stay away. Yet, it is important precisely because it's such a great piece of entertainment above all else.
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Post by: Laura on January 22, 2013, 06:41:16 AM
Druxy:  Evelyn Nesbit
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 22, 2013, 06:51:38 AM
Many options DR DRUXY.  Maybe Diane McBain would like help on her autobiography.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 13
Post by: Jrand74 on January 22, 2013, 06:52:09 AM
Congrats to MR BK on completing the NEW book.  It sounds fascinating!  I look forward to reading it!
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 13
Post by: Jrand74 on January 22, 2013, 06:52:41 AM
TOD:

Chicken alfredo.....which I usually order at new places when I am not sure what else to get.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 13
Post by: ChasSmith on January 22, 2013, 07:19:39 AM
I could eat a plate of chicken (and fettuccine) alfredo RIGHT NOW.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 13
Post by: ChasSmith on January 22, 2013, 07:21:03 AM
Leaf blower took it all away.  At this moment I have the blackest cleanest driveway in town.  If only I'd thought to try that last night before we ran up and down it a few times, there wouldn't even be the tire tracks that get packed down.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 13
Post by: Druxy on January 22, 2013, 07:29:31 AM
Many options DR DRUXY.  Maybe Diane McBain would like help on her autobiography.

She's working with the guy who wrote the Sal Mineo book.

Besides, Diane and I are too close.  Too much history.
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Post by: Druxy on January 22, 2013, 07:31:46 AM
Druxy:  Evelyn Nesbit

Not Evelyn, but I am pondering a true story along those lines.   It would be a 3-person play.

Just need to figure out the structure.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 22, 2013, 07:38:02 AM
Greetings from Toyland! The subway this morning kept stopping between stops. I don't know if there was a delay backup causing it or terrorists,
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 13
Post by: Jrand74 on January 22, 2013, 08:00:38 AM
Many options DR DRUXY.  Maybe Diane McBain would like help on her autobiography.

She's working with the guy who wrote the Sal Mineo book.

Besides, Diane and I are too close.  Too much history.

This is intriguing news.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 22, 2013, 08:31:25 AM
I watched five episodes of DOWNTON ABBEY last night.

Certainly lots of things going on this season......the Bates story does not compel me....but we shall see where it goes.  Other stories are more interesting....

Thomas is going to get himself into trouble again if he is not careful!
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Post by: John G. on January 22, 2013, 08:35:13 AM
TOD: Any pasta dish I had in Italy last year ranks among the best I've ever had.

That said, I'm a sucker for linguine with clams. Preferably with a white sauce, but I've never said no to red.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 13
Post by: Jrand74 on January 22, 2013, 08:52:26 AM
I had the same problem with Shirley MacLaine that MR BK mentioned.....but I think a lot of it IS in the writing.  And it must have seemed like a great idea to have Shirley on the show.....but I think the actuality was not as good as the idea.

I wish they had gotten Carroll Baker instead......she can play that kind of gal.....if you think about her character in KINDERGARTEN COP....

"Who are you, mean lady?"

"I'm your fairy godmother."
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 22, 2013, 08:54:47 AM
I watched five episodes of DOWNTON ABBEY last night.

Certainly lots of things going on this season......the Bates story does not compel me....but we shall see where it goes.  Other stories are more interesting....

Thomas is going to get himself into trouble again if he is not careful!

I keep waiting for O'Brian to get it.  She is one passive-aggressive meanie.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 22, 2013, 08:55:18 AM
After 90 minutes of emails I am ready to do a few edits. Oy!
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Post by: bk on January 22, 2013, 08:59:35 AM
I'm up and I'm up.  Thanks to all for the congrats, which are much appreciated.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 22, 2013, 09:36:59 AM
I think they should spin-off O'Brien to her own series.  She could be a sort of anti-Hazel.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 22, 2013, 09:42:12 AM
Speaking of Hazel, has this been posted here yet?:

Hazel reviews Les Miserables (http://youtu.be/Z7jeDbucjFo)

Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 13
Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 22, 2013, 09:47:23 AM
I was thinking of watching Woody Allen's TO ROME WITH LOVE mostly because the trailers made the Roman locations look so lovely.
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Post by: John G. on January 22, 2013, 10:46:01 AM
Speaking of Hazel, has this been posted here yet?:

Hazel reviews Les Miserables (http://youtu.be/Z7jeDbucjFo)


That is hysterically funny, especially the last quip. 
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Post by: John G. on January 22, 2013, 10:46:14 AM
Three!
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Post by: Ginny on January 22, 2013, 10:48:35 AM
After arriving home Friday at midnight, I've finally unpacked my suitcase and put it away.  Coming home sick really had me in la-la land there for a while.  I'm not yet 100%, but it's looking more and more like I'll live.  Also pulled my laptop out of hiding and it's nice to be back on it after 2+ weeks of hand-held devices.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 22, 2013, 10:53:11 AM
Yes O'Brien needs a good comeuppance.....
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 22, 2013, 10:53:29 AM
DR GINNY I got a nice postcard from you today!
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Post by: Ginny on January 22, 2013, 11:19:13 AM
Great, DR JRand!  I figured I owed you an apology for misidentifying you during the Edith Cavell discussion week before last.
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Post by: John G. on January 22, 2013, 11:24:46 AM
Continued get-better vibes for DR Ginny.
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Post by: KevinH on January 22, 2013, 11:40:53 AM
Speaking of Hazel, has this been posted here yet?:

Hazel reviews Les Miserables (http://youtu.be/Z7jeDbucjFo)










Thanks, Dan(theMan). I didn't know there was a new Punchy Players video.  This is hysterical! 
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Post by: KevinH on January 22, 2013, 11:41:16 AM
Okay, I'm going to try and post a photo:


(http://i1029.photobucket.com/albums/y355/kphall/dec2012-jan2013026_zpsc647b35e.jpg)
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Post by: KevinH on January 22, 2013, 11:41:54 AM
Wow, it worked!  Thanks, JRand62!
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Post by: KevinH on January 22, 2013, 11:47:14 AM
Okay, here's another. BK and I:



(http://i1029.photobucket.com/albums/y355/kphall/dec2012-jan2013027_zps89bc8157.jpg)






I think I should have skipped dessert!
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Post by: KevinH on January 22, 2013, 11:51:41 AM
Captain Hook and I:


(http://i1029.photobucket.com/albums/y355/kphall/dec2012-jan2013036_zps6372da0f.jpg)
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Post by: KevinH on January 22, 2013, 11:52:11 AM
There's no stopping me now!
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Post by: Ginny on January 22, 2013, 11:57:45 AM
BK, congratulations on completing the writing of your book.  I have yet to finish reading one so far this year...
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Post by: Ginny on January 22, 2013, 11:58:03 AM
Continued get-better vibes for DR Ginny.

Thank you, DR John G.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 22, 2013, 11:59:07 AM
Speaking of Hazel, has this been posted here yet?:

Hazel reviews Les Miserables (http://youtu.be/Z7jeDbucjFo)



Thank you! That made me laugh.

And I am home. Back to Season Two.
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Post by: KevinH on January 22, 2013, 12:02:39 PM
I've watched the Hazel clip 4 times.  I'm still laughing, especially at the impersonation of "Sport."
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Post by: John G. on January 22, 2013, 12:39:10 PM
Great photos, KevinH.
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Post by: John G. on January 22, 2013, 12:39:39 PM
BK, congratulations on completing the writing of your book.  I have yet to finish reading one so far this year...
Unless you count audiobooks, I haven't either. Bummer.  :(
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Post by: Ginny on January 22, 2013, 12:40:02 PM
I always count audiobooks.
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Post by: John G. on January 22, 2013, 12:40:12 PM
Horrifying news about the campus shooting in Houston.
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Post by: John G. on January 22, 2013, 12:41:19 PM
I always count audiobooks.
Then I have experienced/absorbed one. Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver. Recommend it much more highly than the Lacuna.
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Post by: bk on January 22, 2013, 01:22:12 PM
I finessed, futzed and fixed right up until I had to leave for Dr. Chew.  I made a lot of little fixes, smoothed out some stuff, made one important half-page addition, and rewrote all of one character's dialogue because it wasn't funny enough for him.  I actually thought of the new dialogue just before bed and was smart enough to get it written down, and it went in this morning verbatim.  All the little stuff made the book one page longer.
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Post by: bk on January 22, 2013, 01:22:34 PM
Good report from Dr. Chew - I'm in pretty good shape, teeth-wise, and no cavities.
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Post by: bk on January 22, 2013, 01:23:21 PM
I'd printed out the final twenty-one pages before I'd left, and directly after Dr. Chew I took them and got them Xeroxed, then delivered them to Muse Margaret.
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Post by: bk on January 22, 2013, 01:24:32 PM
Now I'll go have some lunch, hopefully pick up packages (definitely an Ontrac package coming, just heaven knows how late).  When I return, I'll make the show order and start on the contextual commentary - I just need to get that rolling, then I can do it over the next few days.
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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2013, 01:35:26 PM
Hi.  I'm going laundry.
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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2013, 01:37:23 PM
After arriving home Friday at midnight, I've finally unpacked my suitcase and put it away.  Coming home sick really had me in la-la land there for a while.  I'm not yet 100%, but it's looking more and more like I'll live.  Also pulled my laptop out of hiding and it's nice to be back on it after 2+ weeks of hand-held devices.

Getting sick on vacation always seems unfair. 

Using my Nook for more than reading messages isn't easy so I try not to.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on January 22, 2013, 01:58:53 PM
And the word of the day is: ALLOCUTION!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  MY NEW PHILOSOPHY
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 22, 2013, 02:03:14 PM
Congrats to MR BK on the Chew Report.

AHH!!!  DR KEVIN H - glad it's working for you....thanks for sharing the pics....they are great.

LOL DR GINNY.....I love the card......when I was about 10, there was a movie about Edith Cavell on television, and it was fascinating, although I'm sure, not completely factual.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 22, 2013, 02:03:59 PM
Wouldn't Shirley Booth have been wonderful in Shirley's part in DOWNTON ABBEY.....Shirley or Thelma Ritter?
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Post by: John G. on January 22, 2013, 02:18:51 PM
Four!
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 22, 2013, 02:37:20 PM
Time for a dinner break and then back to the last episodes.

DR KevinH, thanks for sharing the photos.
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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2013, 02:49:48 PM
The old home phone and internet are gone.  New wireless line and internet are in.

Now, who do I give my new phone number to ????
Within 2 days someone I do not like knew my home phone was disconnected.  Not one person in 3 years from my weekend meeting has ever called me at home.  And within 2 days she reports me as being the IGR rep with a disconnected phone number.


Odd.  You can always block her phone number ;)
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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2013, 02:50:20 PM
Congratulations on finishing the book (not counting re-writes and editing)!

DITTO!!!
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 13
Post by: Jane on January 22, 2013, 02:52:35 PM
As I mentioned earlier, I finished my Basil Rathbone play a couple of days ago and felt that brief elation when one completes a project.  That, however, soon turned into a mild feeling of dejection, as one realizes that the project is finished.

 :(



Aww, and  ;D  I understand the feeling.
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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2013, 03:02:29 PM
DR Kevin I enjoyed the photos, thanks. :)
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Post by: Matthew on January 22, 2013, 03:04:52 PM
Hi
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Post by: Matthew on January 22, 2013, 03:05:30 PM
Posting from a Peets Coffee and Tea.  Been a busy day.  Congrats to bk for finishing the new book   Does it have a title? 
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Post by: Matthew on January 22, 2013, 03:05:39 PM
In other news... I have none
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 22, 2013, 03:20:46 PM
Back from (you'll never guess) Walmart, with the strange but welcome LILITH / SHIP OF FOOLS  double feature Blu-ray in hand.
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Post by: MBarnum on January 22, 2013, 03:52:58 PM
Had me a nice loooooong weekend and am now catching up on HHW.

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Post by: MBarnum on January 22, 2013, 03:55:20 PM
I see that I missed DR Charles Pogue's birthday...so, here is a belated Happy birthday to you!


(http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/5/0/2/3/8/8/webimg/638370053_tp.jpg)


(http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/5/0/2/3/8/8/webimg/638370071_tp.jpg)


(http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/5/0/2/3/8/8/webimg/638370106_tp.jpg)


(http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/5/0/2/3/8/8/webimg/638370129_tp.jpg)
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Post by: MBarnum on January 22, 2013, 03:55:37 PM
That card really made no sense to me.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 22, 2013, 03:58:02 PM
7:00pm and no sign yet of the "sexy postman."  I wonder if he takes his time on big days to raise the overtime? No wonder the stupid post office is in financial trouble.
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Post by: MBarnum on January 22, 2013, 03:59:19 PM
Sadly, over the weekend, I learned that  two very wonderful 1950s B movie actresses passed away. The media was not alerted, so word is just now coming out.

The lovely Marla English, star of THE SHE CREATURE, RUNAWAY DAUGHTERS, VOODOO WOMAN, FLESH AND THE SPUR, and 3 BAD SISTERS passed away on December 10.



(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/The-She-Creature-Marla-English-8x10-Photo-C6853-/00/s/OTU2WDc2MA==/$(KGrHqZHJD!E7Bcviy1uBOypudizf!~~60_57.JPG)
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Post by: MBarnum on January 22, 2013, 04:08:13 PM
The other actress who passed away was a favorite of mine, Merry Anders, star of POLICE DOG STORY, 20,000 EYES, THE TIME TRAVELERS, AIR PATROL, THE HYPNOTIC EYE, and a guest star on just about every TV show made in the 50s and 60s. She also starred in the sitcom version of HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE. Merry Anders passed away Octobert 28th.



(http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo146/mbarnum/MerryAnders_zpscf43b2d8.jpg)

Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 13
Post by: bk on January 22, 2013, 04:14:45 PM
Did a bit of the contextual commentary after making the tentative show order, which I hope I got right after about three tries.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 13
Post by: bk on January 22, 2013, 04:15:46 PM
Now I'll attempt to finish To Rome, With Love, and then we'll see what I feel like after that - got The Quiet Man, Beloved (a critic-dividing film from France from the maker of Love Songs), and The Seven Percent Solution.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 13
Post by: MBarnum on January 22, 2013, 04:24:04 PM
Loved the snapshot of DR Doug R and DR Ginny that was posted the other day!

Also, the shot of BK with DR KevinH!
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Post by: MBarnum on January 22, 2013, 04:26:13 PM
BK, I saw THE LIFE OF PI this weekend in all of its 3-D glory.

Wonderful film...loved it.

And of course it  featured two popular Bollywood stars of the 1990s, Irfan Khan and Tabu.

The moral of the story was great and important...although I understand it has irked a few Conservative Christian organizations.
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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2013, 04:38:28 PM
That card really made no sense to me.

LOL.  The last pic on the card looked like happy pants.
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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2013, 04:39:39 PM
Loved the snapshot of DR Doug R and DR Ginny that was posted the other day!


I must go back and find this.  Who posted it?
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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2013, 04:40:43 PM
DR MBarnum I enjoyed the photos you shared of the two actresses.  It is nice you paid tribute to these women.
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Post by: Jennifer on January 22, 2013, 05:19:35 PM
I watched five episodes of DOWNTON ABBEY last night.

Certainly lots of things going on this season......the Bates story does not compel me....but we shall see where it goes.  Other stories are more interesting....

Thomas is going to get himself into trouble again if he is not careful!

Are you talking about season 2 or 3?

For those watching season 3 on dvd can you mention that you are watching season 3, since the rest of us are currently watching it on PBS.
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Post by: bk on January 22, 2013, 05:39:00 PM
I gotta tell you.
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Post by: bk on January 22, 2013, 05:39:09 PM
Page four?  Four pages?
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Post by: bk on January 22, 2013, 05:39:19 PM
It's been a nice relaxing day.
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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2013, 05:41:10 PM
I'm exhausted and ready to go to bed.
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Post by: Ginny on January 22, 2013, 05:42:03 PM
Loved the snapshot of DR Doug R and DR Ginny that was posted the other day!


I must go back and find this.  Who posted it?

DR Jane, it was posted by DR Doug R on Thursday morning.  We had a lovely visit with him Wednesday evening in the pub on the ground floor of our hotel in London.
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Post by: bk on January 22, 2013, 05:44:46 PM
Oh, I had a turkey sandwich for lunch.  No fries, no onion rings. 
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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2013, 05:48:29 PM
Loved the snapshot of DR Doug R and DR Ginny that was posted the other day!


I must go back and find this.  Who posted it?

DR Jane, it was posted by DR Doug R on Thursday morning.  We had a lovely visit with him Wednesday evening in the pub on the ground floor of our hotel in London.

Thank you DR Ginny.  The best way to enjoy an English pub is with a native.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 13
Post by: Jane on January 22, 2013, 05:51:04 PM
I found the very nice photo of DR's Ginny & Doug.  While reading Doug's posts I see that Ginny & Richard left London almost just in time.
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Post by: Ginny on January 22, 2013, 05:51:58 PM
Oh, DR Jane, read further and you'll find that we didn't quite make it out soon enough...
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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2013, 05:52:37 PM
I said almost ;)   How long was your flight delayed?
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Post by: Ginny on January 22, 2013, 05:53:43 PM
I said almost ;)   How long was your flight delayed?

5 long hours - on the plane...
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Post by: TCB on January 22, 2013, 05:59:48 PM
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb104/Obreja/congratulations.jpg)


BK!


Do you need permission to use the name, THE MUSIC MAN?
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 13
Post by: Jane on January 22, 2013, 06:00:40 PM
I don't think I've slept much in the last week thanks to a week of traveling & celebrating for my niece's wedding (my brother's youngest daughter).

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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2013, 06:01:05 PM
I said almost ;)   How long was your flight delayed?

5 long hours - on the plane...

We have had to do that, not fun at all. :(
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Post by: Ginny on January 22, 2013, 06:03:30 PM
Well, I've been up and about most of today and done quite a bit around the house.  I'm fadin' fast - 'night!
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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2013, 06:03:38 PM
First we flew to San Francisco where we had to stay at an airport hotel and the freeway traffic kept us up much of the night.  We then had an 8:30am flight to Cancun on Thursday.  On arrival we were surprised how cold it was there.  After waiting for the "fast" bus to finally make it to Play Del Carmen for the ferry to Cozumel........

The crowd of 27 that flew out from Los Angeles took the 20 minuted flight to Cozumel from Cancun, however, arriving an hour earlier than they did we opted for the ferry.  It took us so long to get there my nephew and his family (too many of them to afford the flight) arrived only 10 minutes after we did.  The good part was, to our delight, we got to travel across with them.  Un-delightful was the 30 minute ferry ride in the windy rough waters.  Then we all taxied to the hotel together.
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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2013, 06:03:58 PM
'night DR Ginny.  I hope you feel much better tomorrow.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 22, 2013, 06:05:17 PM
Hello, everyone.

Welcome back, Jane!
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Post by: John G. on January 22, 2013, 06:05:30 PM
Welcome back, MBarnum. Loved the admittedly strange birthday card.
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Post by: John G. on January 22, 2013, 06:05:43 PM
And welcome back, Jane.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 22, 2013, 06:05:55 PM
Glad to see that DR Ginny's making progress.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 22, 2013, 06:07:00 PM
A BIG CONGRATS to BK!!

I'm glad you had an easy, relaxed day today.
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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2013, 06:08:27 PM
Thank you DR's Jeanne & John G.

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Post by: TCB on January 22, 2013, 06:09:20 PM


Happy Birthday, DR Elan!
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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2013, 06:11:22 PM
Our return trip on the ferry was much easier & we booked a passenger van that left shortly after we got off the ferry.  One other couple was on it and we were all conveniently going to the United terminal.

Once again we had to overnight in San Francisco.  We were up at 5:30to catch the 6:00am shuttle to the airport.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 22, 2013, 06:11:22 PM
TOD:

My favorite pasta is fettucini alfredo and the best I've ever had was at a little bistro in Quebec. The spaghetti I had in Italy was nothing to write home about, but it was in a cafeteria where the college students ate. I also had pizza in Italy. Again, so-so.
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Post by: TCB on January 22, 2013, 06:12:10 PM
TCB, that was Jupiter and the moon last night.

I am glad it doesn't snow here. Although I would have been fine with the cold -- except that my garden froze. We don't usually have to worry about that.


My friend that lives in Sun City, thinks it is freezing when it gets below 75 degrees.  He didn't open the doors at all during your recent freeze.
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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2013, 06:13:04 PM
This talk about pasta, specifically fettucini Alfredo, reminds me that I couldn't get any at the Alfredo's restaurant in the hotel.  I had planned to stop in for lunch one day except the restaurant was only open at night.  None of the weekend plans included Alfredo's for dinner.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 22, 2013, 06:14:13 PM
I will be revisiting DOWNTON ABBEY season 2 tonight in preparation for season 3.
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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2013, 06:14:21 PM
On the way home from the airport we did some major grocery shopping and then I did laundry all day.  All my energy is gone & I still need to get those dinner dishes done. 
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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2013, 06:16:59 PM
Not the best photo but you get the idea of our view Sunday just before sunset.

(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/65814_4747401076443_1400998220_n.jpg)
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Post by: John G. on January 22, 2013, 06:21:24 PM
Received a book of short stories in the mail today from a former boss. About 14 years ago, when I first moved to San Antonio, he sent me two or three of the stories to edit. I had all but forgotten that, but last week I remembered an image from one of those stories, a scene of someone outside a neighbor's home and looking in. And now I have the book. Hope to get to read some of it at the beach next weeek.
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Post by: John G. on January 22, 2013, 06:21:36 PM
Lovely image, Jane.
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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2013, 06:24:41 PM
Thank you DR John.
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Post by: bk on January 22, 2013, 06:27:46 PM
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb104/Obreja/congratulations.jpg)


BK!


Do you need permission to use the name, THE MUSIC MAN?

I'm not "doing" The Music Man.  It would be like writing a book about The Music Man - you don't need anyone's permission to do that, or to even quote lines, as long as you're not reproducing the entire script.  And my book isn't really even about it - it's a plot point and almost a background character.  Just as we don't need permission to quote lines here on this here site.
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Post by: TCB on January 22, 2013, 06:31:10 PM
Speaking of Hazel, has this been posted here yet?:

Hazel reviews Les Miserables (http://youtu.be/Z7jeDbucjFo)


That is hysterically funny, especially the last quip. 


Speaking of Les Miz, has anyone else seen this mini-flash mob of ONE DAY MORE done at a wedding reception of two musical theater freaks fans.  The performances are very good, but the camera work will make you dizzy if you aren't careful.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ziBJOi7cDY
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 13
Post by: Druxy on January 22, 2013, 06:32:00 PM
Oh, I had a turkey sandwich for lunch.  No fries, no onion rings. 

Alert the media!

Your post reminds me of the Roberto Begigni character in TO ROME WITH LOVE.

 ;D
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Post by: Jane on January 22, 2013, 06:39:56 PM
'night
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Post by: TCB on January 22, 2013, 06:53:51 PM
After arriving home Friday at midnight, I've finally unpacked my suitcase and put it away.  Coming home sick really had me in la-la land there for a while.  I'm not yet 100%, but it's looking more and more like I'll live.  Also pulled my laptop out of hiding and it's nice to be back on it after 2+ weeks of hand-held devices.


Ginny, was it an i-pad you took with you on the trip?
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Post by: TCB on January 22, 2013, 06:56:54 PM
Okay, I'm going to try and post a photo:


(http://i1029.photobucket.com/albums/y355/kphall/dec2012-jan2013026_zpsc647b35e.jpg)


Wow,Brent has really changed!
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 13
Post by: TCB on January 22, 2013, 07:11:02 PM
That card really made no sense to me.


That is totally understandable.  Good heavens, all those big words!
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 13
Post by: vixmom on January 22, 2013, 07:11:17 PM
Loved the snapshot of DR Doug R and DR Ginny that was posted the other day!


I must go back and find this.  Who posted it?

DR Jane, it was posted by DR Doug R on Thursday morning.  We had a lovely visit with him Wednesday evening in the pub on the ground floor of our hotel in London.

Thank you DR Ginny.  The best way to enjoy an English pub is with a native.

He ain't no native!  He was born there!
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 13
Post by: TCB on January 22, 2013, 07:17:13 PM
BK, I saw THE LIFE OF PI this weekend in all of its 3-D glory.

Wonderful film...loved it.

And of course it  featured two popular Bollywood stars of the 1990s, Irfan Khan and Tabu.

The moral of the story was great and important...although I understand it has irked a few Conservative Christian organizations.


Was it something about not having sex with tigers?
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 13
Post by: vixmom on January 22, 2013, 07:26:31 PM
TCB   that wedding clip was something -  beautiful voices but  seems like an odd choice of song for a wedding party
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Post by: vixmom on January 22, 2013, 07:26:59 PM
thank you for posting the Hazel clip as well!
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Post by: vixmom on January 22, 2013, 07:27:37 PM
I am looking forward to Murder at the Music Man
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Post by: vixmom on January 22, 2013, 07:29:06 PM
so this morning I looked out the window and although there was a slight coating of snow on the cars and grass the roads looked clear so with a sigh of relief I kissed the Vixter goodbye and wished her well on her first day of school and continued to get ready for work
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Post by: vixmom on January 22, 2013, 07:29:49 PM
about a half hour later i set out to work and discovered that the "clear" roads were actually covered in black ice ---
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Post by: vixmom on January 22, 2013, 07:30:38 PM
I was nearly involved in three accidents on my  7 mile trip = all from other  cars that  slip through stop signs, intersections etc
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Post by: vixmom on January 22, 2013, 07:31:14 PM
when I arrived at work  I texted the Vixter "Please let me know you are OK"
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Post by: vixmom on January 22, 2013, 07:31:22 PM
which she did
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Post by: vixmom on January 22, 2013, 07:31:57 PM
It was only later that she let me know that she nearly spun out at the first stop sign --
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Post by: vixmom on January 22, 2013, 07:33:00 PM
but as someone pretty famous once wrote : all's well that ends well
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 22, 2013, 07:38:46 PM
It's a little too late and I'm a little too tired to watch LILITH this evening, but I took a peek at it and it sure looks great.

I went to Walmart specifically to look for that, and there were plenty of copies.  It's in a series of Mill Creek double-feature releases, five bucks per double feature.  I wish there were more of those with films I'm interested in.  The only other selection out of a dozen or so that I cared to try was a pair of spaghetti westerns, one starring Lee Van Cleef.  At a glance, the transfers all look good.

Also purchased the Sam Peckinpah/Steve McQueen THE GETAWAY for six bucks.  Interestingly, the disc menus are entirely in Japanese, as are most of the alternate audio tracks and subtitles.  Looked on Amazon, and a bunch of people have reported the same thing, bought from any number of retail sources.  An interesting error on Warner Bros.' or some distributor's part.
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Post by: John G. on January 22, 2013, 07:48:03 PM
It's a little too late and I'm a little too tired to watch LILITH this evening, but I took a peek at it and it sure looks great.

I went to Walmart specifically to look for that, and there were plenty of copies.  It's in a series of Mill Creek double-feature releases, five bucks per double feature.  I wish there were more of those with films I'm interested in.  The only other selection out of a dozen or so that I cared to try was a pair of spaghetti westerns, one starring Lee Van Cleef.  At a glance, the transfers all look good.

Also purchased the Sam Peckinpah/Steve McQueen THE GETAWAY for six bucks.  Interestingly, the disc menus are entirely in Japanese, as are most of the alternate audio tracks and subtitles.  Looked on Amazon, and a bunch of people have reported the same thing, bought from any number of retail sources.  An interesting error on Warner Bros.' or some distributor's part.
The Getaway has some period images of the San Antonio River Walk. Some of it is dated, but the restaurant you see in the background, Casa Rio, is still alive and serving.
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Post by: John G. on January 22, 2013, 07:50:39 PM
Just finished the latest "Downton." Yes, the Bates story is dragging, but the downstairs intrigue is really picking up and promises to be juicy.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 22, 2013, 07:52:34 PM
And I have finished Season 2. I am all informed.

I'm also tired and I'm going to bed. I got some new sleeping pills today. I tossed out the Tylenol PM; I think it was stale.
Title: Re: FINISHING THE BOOK 13
Post by: ChasSmith on January 22, 2013, 07:54:46 PM
It's a little too late and I'm a little too tired to watch LILITH this evening, but I took a peek at it and it sure looks great.

I went to Walmart specifically to look for that, and there were plenty of copies.  It's in a series of Mill Creek double-feature releases, five bucks per double feature.  I wish there were more of those with films I'm interested in.  The only other selection out of a dozen or so that I cared to try was a pair of spaghetti westerns, one starring Lee Van Cleef.  At a glance, the transfers all look good.

Also purchased the Sam Peckinpah/Steve McQueen THE GETAWAY for six bucks.  Interestingly, the disc menus are entirely in Japanese, as are most of the alternate audio tracks and subtitles.  Looked on Amazon, and a bunch of people have reported the same thing, bought from any number of retail sources.  An interesting error on Warner Bros.' or some distributor's part.
The Getaway has some period images of the San Antonio River Walk. Some of it is dated, but the restaurant you see in the background, Casa Rio, is still alive and serving.

Oh, excellent.  Thanks for the heads up on that, DR John G.
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Post by: TCB on January 22, 2013, 08:14:42 PM
I'm trying to figure out what possible connection there would be between LILITH and SHIP OF FOOLS.
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Post by: John G. on January 22, 2013, 08:18:27 PM
Still loving reliving these old Lola Falana shows. I must have seen all four as a kid because I remember moments from each.
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Post by: TCB on January 22, 2013, 08:22:28 PM
Well, I think my work here is done.






G'night!
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Post by: John G. on January 22, 2013, 08:28:57 PM
Night, all.
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Post by: bk on January 22, 2013, 08:44:19 PM
I've watched a few things this evening, but nothing in total.  I saw the first twenty minutes of The Quiet Man - one was led to believe this transfer was the second coming and that it most assuredly is not.  Those making the pronouncements are the usual dunderheads who are basing what they say on seeing a screen cap rather than the actual transfer in motion.  It's real easy to pick one frame of a film that happens to look very pleasing, but that's just what it is - one FRAME.  The film in motion is a miracle compared to all other home video releases, which were abysmal.  That said, the contrast is too light and their are some registration problems.  As Robert A. Harris states, it could have been much better, but it's still okay.
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Post by: bk on January 22, 2013, 08:45:56 PM
Then I watched the first forty minutes of The Seven Per-Cent Solution, an odd film, but it has its moments.  I'll finish that one up tomorrow, then go back to The Quiet Man, and then move directly to the DVD of a French film from France entitled Beloved.  Its director is obviously hugely influenced by Mr. Jacques Demy, so it's visually pleasing.  I watched its first ten minutes.
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Post by: bk on January 22, 2013, 09:58:11 PM
Looks like I may be seeing Peter Pan on Friday evening.
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Post by: Matthew on January 22, 2013, 11:18:22 PM
Finally calling it a day.  It was a great day.  Highlight - having dinner and a cigar with an old pal - something we don't do enough of. 
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Post by: Matthew on January 22, 2013, 11:18:49 PM
Adios, au revoire, auf weidersehn
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Post by: Matthew on January 22, 2013, 11:19:02 PM
Good night!
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Post by: Matthew on January 22, 2013, 11:19:19 PM
page 7 pancake dance
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Post by: Matthew on January 22, 2013, 11:19:31 PM
I am my own frenzie
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Post by: Matthew on January 22, 2013, 11:19:38 PM
Good title for a play
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Post by: Matthew on January 22, 2013, 11:19:49 PM
I'm out