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Title: AESTHETICS
Post by: bk on March 05, 2013, 12:30:10 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were aesthetically pleasing, and now it is time for you to post until the aesthetically pleasing cows come home.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: bk on March 05, 2013, 12:30:52 AM
And the word of the day is: INDITE!
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Michael on March 05, 2013, 02:37:12 AM
good early morning to all
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Post by: Michael on March 05, 2013, 02:44:16 AM
tod

JG
The WIZARD OF OZ
A STAR IS BORN
THE HARVEY GIRLS
JUDGEMENT AT NUREMBERG
THE PIRATE
MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS

and two what ifs is she was able to finish them
ANNIE GET YOUR GUN
VALLEY OF THE DOLLS
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Michael on March 05, 2013, 02:55:25 AM
TOD

I seem to enjoy Fred Astaire's work from the lat 40's onwards. The crudeness of the way these were shot and edited and the sound recording are far too distracting for me to enjoy them.

FA
EASTER PARADE
ROYAL WEDDING
THE BAND WAGON
SILK STICKINGS
FUNNY FACE
A FAMILY UPSIDE (Which won him his only major acting honor Emmy)
FINNIAN'S RAINBOW
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Ben on March 05, 2013, 03:54:19 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Ben on March 05, 2013, 03:54:37 AM
Having a good time with my nephew. Tonight we see Phantom.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Ben on March 05, 2013, 03:59:01 AM
Cassadaga High School (http://cassadaga.ny.schoolwebpages.com/education/district/district.php?sectionid=1)

is in

Sinclairville, NY (http://www.city-data.com/city/Sinclairville-New-York.html)

which is western upstate New York near Lake Erie.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: elmore3003 on March 05, 2013, 04:06:43 AM
Good morning, all!

Last night I dreamed about dead relatives, lost friends, a lesbian (perhaps) restaurant on the Upper East Side, an entertainment for a  Thanksgiving somewhere between Manhattan and Anywhere, and an attempt to get folk and schedule in sync to get home.

This morning, I'm back to Toyland to continue the ROBERTA work. We should be getting close to completion of Round One soon.

More coffee!
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: vixmom on March 05, 2013, 04:58:24 AM
hello I must be going
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: vixmom on March 05, 2013, 04:58:31 AM
vibes for all
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: vixmom on March 05, 2013, 04:58:49 AM
looks like the alternator died in the Vixters car
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: vixmom on March 05, 2013, 04:58:55 AM
OY!
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: ChasSmith on March 05, 2013, 05:05:08 AM
Good morning, all.

Decent sleep, decent coffee.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Sam on March 05, 2013, 05:08:16 AM
 ;D
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Sam on March 05, 2013, 05:08:50 AM
Good morning.

I'll take some coffee.

And some coffee cake.

Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Kerry on March 05, 2013, 05:14:25 AM
Good Morning.  And Tuesday to boot.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: FJL on March 05, 2013, 05:15:12 AM
Thanks for the vibes about my mini-upsettedness last night.

Yes, indeed, the most difficult people to have to deal with are the ones who are nice and professional in demeanor and attitude to almost all of the rest of the world, but for some reason have taken a particular targetted intense dosregard to "you" in particular as an exception.i

People who are S.O.B.'s to everyone - say the Scott Rudin types of the world, who are known to be universal tough cookies, those everyone understands what you're saying when they have disregrad for you.

Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: ChasSmith on March 05, 2013, 05:15:31 AM
DR Ben beat me to it.  I immediately looked that up to see where it was, even though I figured it would conflict with my show.  It does, and that's also a good 7-hour road trip each way.  Which I'd love, and it's beautiful country -- I drove through much of it when I drove to Rochester last summer.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Sam on March 05, 2013, 05:15:40 AM
Vibes everyone.

Must get ready for work.

 :) ;) ;D
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Sam on March 05, 2013, 05:18:40 AM
Dear FJL    Mega vibes  :-* :-*

Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: FJL on March 05, 2013, 05:21:09 AM
Thank you, Sam!  :)
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: elmore3003 on March 05, 2013, 06:24:24 AM
Greetings from Toyland!  EILEEN got a pretty good review in the latest FANFARE magazine.  I've just scanned it and sent it to all parties involved.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Druxy on March 05, 2013, 07:07:18 AM
TOD:

Fred:

EASTER PARADE
SILK STOCKINGS


Judy:

EASTER PARADE
JUDGMENT AT NUREMBERG
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jrand74 on March 05, 2013, 08:09:12 AM
LOL yes ANN MILLER DR FJL....MILLER..... 
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: MBarnum on March 05, 2013, 08:09:31 AM
TOD:


Judy Garland:

Summer Stock
Wizard of Oz
A Star is Born


Fred Astaire:

Silk Stockings
Funny Face
Flying Down to Rio
The Gay Divorcee


Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jrand74 on March 05, 2013, 08:09:34 AM
I always enjoy reading about CD producing....and Kritzerland.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jrand74 on March 05, 2013, 08:15:16 AM
Yes DR GINNY we are under a winter weather advisory beginning this afternoon.  I hope it will ALL be over by Thursday in time for the Swing Dancing class.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: ChasSmith on March 05, 2013, 08:23:25 AM
I always enjoy reading about CD producing....and Kritzerland.

Same here.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: ChasSmith on March 05, 2013, 08:40:48 AM
Okay, I can't stand it any longer...
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: ChasSmith on March 05, 2013, 08:41:12 AM
Page Two.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: John G. on March 05, 2013, 08:45:30 AM
Good morning, all.

Thank you, BK, for your devotion to the album. Being new to iTunes, I hate the fact that everything gets split up by artist, not album.

Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: John G. on March 05, 2013, 08:49:21 AM
TOD:

Judy Garland:
The Pirate
Wizard of Oz
A Star Is Born
Easter Parade
Summer Stock

Fred Astaire:
The Band Wagon
Shall We Dance
Swing Time
Top Hat
Silk Stockings
Funny Face
The Pleasure of His Company
Royal Wedding
You'll Never Get Rich

Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Ginny on March 05, 2013, 08:50:05 AM
Tuesday morning greetings!  So, I chickened out on driving to Dayton today for lunch with the grantwriters and coffee with my friend Sue.  That decision was based on a winter storm warning that was to take effect at 11am, the exact time I would have left home.  As soon as I received confirmations that both of my cancellation text messages had been received, the storm warning was pushed back to 4pm, about the time I'd be arriving home.  Nuts!
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: bk on March 05, 2013, 09:04:35 AM
I'm up - barely.  Very gray out.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: ChasSmith on March 05, 2013, 09:24:40 AM
I see BRAIN FROM PLANET X is licensed by R&H!

I wonder if there's a chance in hell I could interest a local high school music director friend in taking a look at it.  They do the traditional big book musical with full orchestra in the spring, but they're interested in mounting smaller scale one-week productions in the fall.  They started last year with ONCE ON THIS ISLAND.  Set change requirements would have to be pretty simple.  No idea if the subject matter would be attractive to them, but I'll sure make them aware of it.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Matthew on March 05, 2013, 10:09:47 AM
I'm awake.  Feeling tired, but awake
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Doug R on March 05, 2013, 10:12:42 AM
The weather has started to warm up at last, after a long period of very cold weather. It's almost springlike today.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jane on March 05, 2013, 10:14:40 AM
(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/374524_524254897626844_609400538_n.jpg)
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on March 05, 2013, 10:20:00 AM
And the word of the day is: INDITE!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  PUTTING IT TOGETHER
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jane on March 05, 2013, 10:31:36 AM
From DR Chas:
Quote
Just watched THE MASTER, and for the most part I liked it.  Will let a little time pass then tackle it again, but tomorrow (too tired now) I'll watch that John Huston documentary which was apparently very influential in PTA's depiction of the "other" lead character and his WWII background.

Interesting-thanks for that bit of info.  Please let me know what you think after watching the documentary.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jane on March 05, 2013, 10:32:59 AM
DR Mike I'm glad you enjoyed your evening with Elaine Paige.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: John G. on March 05, 2013, 10:33:21 AM
(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/374524_524254897626844_609400538_n.jpg)
Why is it that no matter what time of year the time change occurs, I always feel as if I lose an hour of sleep?
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jane on March 05, 2013, 10:34:03 AM
Having a good time with my nephew.

:)
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jane on March 05, 2013, 10:36:25 AM
Why is it that no matter what time of year the time change occurs, I always feel as if I lose an hour of sleep?

I always feel the same way.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jane on March 05, 2013, 10:41:45 AM
Karma led to catching these thieves.

http://news.yahoo.com/california-yacht-owner-sees-stolen-vessel-wash-ashore-013135667.html
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: MBarnum on March 05, 2013, 10:48:24 AM
Karma led to catching these thieves.

http://news.yahoo.com/california-yacht-owner-sees-stolen-vessel-wash-ashore-013135667.html

That is what I call a good news story! :)
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jane on March 05, 2013, 10:49:29 AM
:)
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jane on March 05, 2013, 10:50:00 AM
DR MBarnum did you see the photo of the missing dog in your area I put on your FB page?
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: MBarnum on March 05, 2013, 10:54:29 AM
My friend Jackie (former Miss USA and ex wife of Jack Webb) sent me this gorgeous photo she had taken  back in the late 50s. I just love it and so I wanted to share.


And for once, I post a photo that our BK will appreciate!  ;D




(http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo146/mbarnum/Jackie_zps09d01ab8.jpg)
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: MBarnum on March 05, 2013, 10:55:23 AM
I did see that dog photo, DR Jane. I informed my one Keizer area facebook buddy to keep a look out.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jane on March 05, 2013, 10:57:46 AM
Thanks.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jrand74 on March 05, 2013, 11:05:15 AM
Jackie forgot her turtleneck sweater.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on March 05, 2013, 11:26:06 AM
Good morning, all!

Last night I dreamed about dead relatives, lost friends, a lesbian (perhaps) restaurant on the Upper East Side, an entertainment for a  Thanksgiving somewhere between Manhattan and Anywhere, and an attempt to get folk and schedule in sync to get home.

This morning, I'm back to Toyland to continue the ROBERTA work. We should be getting close to completion of Round One soon.

More coffee!

One Kernel At A Time. Hope Round Two Pops Pretty Soon.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on March 05, 2013, 11:30:45 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were aesthetically pleasing, and now it is time for you to post until the aesthetically pleasing cows come home.

sMOOth !!!!
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: elmore3003 on March 05, 2013, 11:50:03 AM
And I am home.  I had a good time at Toyland and Curtis and we accomplished much.

On a wierder note, i think at the drug store the young clerk wearing the yarmulke was cruising me! I am not making this up.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jane on March 05, 2013, 11:57:36 AM
It sounds like you had a good morning, even the weird part ;D
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: George on March 05, 2013, 12:29:02 PM
And I am home.  I had a good time at Toyland and Curtis and we accomplished much.

On a wierder note, i think at the drug store the young clerk wearing the yarmulke was cruising me! I am not making this up.

And this is a bad thing??

;)
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: George on March 05, 2013, 12:29:19 PM
looks like the alternator died in the Vixters car

No!! :o
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: George on March 05, 2013, 12:38:52 PM
Well, since we're so close...
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: George on March 05, 2013, 12:40:07 PM
PAGE THREE FRED AND JUDY DANCE!!

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LXGSR3eNcK0/TbQ0U1uqmNI/AAAAAAAAE80/B3-oxPGRrNU/s1600/easter+parade.jpg)
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: George on March 05, 2013, 12:44:35 PM
Or how about this dance:

(http://www.doctormacro.com/Images/Garland,%20Judy/Annex/Annex%20-%20Garland,%20Judy%20(Easter%20Parade)_04.jpg)
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: George on March 05, 2013, 12:46:11 PM
I just realized that they're wearing the same outfits in both pictures.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: George on March 05, 2013, 12:48:39 PM
Topic of the Day:

Judy Garland:
Judgment At Nuremberg
Meet Me In St. Louis
A Star Is Born
Summer Stock
The Wizard of Oz

Fred Astaire:
Easter Parade
Finian's Rainbow
Holiday Inn
Royal Wedding
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
Swing Time
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 05, 2013, 01:55:14 PM
Saw this at another site and just had to share it:

(http://worldofwonder.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/tumblr_m4q6i0aVpu1r9xykx1.gif)
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jrand74 on March 05, 2013, 02:24:08 PM
Well the snow started here about 90 minutes ago.....and the ground and streets are already covered.  It is expected to keep falling until 7 a.m. tomorrow morning.

Scary.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: John G. on March 05, 2013, 02:24:26 PM
Suddenly last summer ...
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: John G. on March 05, 2013, 02:24:45 PM
Well the snow started here about 90 minutes ago.....and the ground and streets are already covered.  It is expected to keep falling until 7 a.m. tomorrow morning.

Scary.
Focus on the clip above. And stay safe.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jrand74 on March 05, 2013, 02:25:16 PM
Because I am not expected to be home at the time.....could some DR record SPRING REUNION with Betty Hutton when it is on TCM on Thursday at 6:15 p.m. EST and make me a copy....

I have never seen it, and who knows when it will be on again....if ever....
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jrand74 on March 05, 2013, 02:26:03 PM
LOL that would be one way to do DR JOHN G.

I watched Ms Taylor and Mr Brando last night in REFLECTIONS IN A GOLDEN EYE - and they were both excellent in a very strange movie.....
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: ChasSmith on March 05, 2013, 02:28:32 PM
Well the snow started here about 90 minutes ago.....and the ground and streets are already covered.  It is expected to keep falling until 7 a.m. tomorrow morning.

Scary.

Oy!  What a mess.  Can this winter just END, please?

I still don't know what we're getting here.  Yesterday they were saying all the bad stuff would most likely be to the south.  Or was it the north?  Today the websites are calling for 3-to-5 inches or 4-to-8 inches, starting tomorrow night.  But the Professional Weather Guessers all agree it's still very much "up in the air".
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: John G. on March 05, 2013, 02:36:19 PM
Well the snow started here about 90 minutes ago.....and the ground and streets are already covered.  It is expected to keep falling until 7 a.m. tomorrow morning.

Scary.

Oy!  What a mess.  Can this winter just END, please?

I still don't know what we're getting here.  Yesterday they were saying all the bad stuff would most likely be to the south.  Or was it the north?  Today the websites are calling for 3-to-5 inches or 4-to-8 inches, starting tomorrow night.  But the Professional Weather Guessers all agree it's still very much "up in the air".
I'm with you, ChasSmith. Yesterday, it reached 86 degrees here. Tonight, it could freeze.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: MBarnum on March 05, 2013, 02:51:23 PM
SPRING REUNION. I think Dorothy Neumann is in that one!

I have made a note to record it and will burn it onto DVD for you, Jack. I have some other DVDs I have been meaning to send you as well.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jrand74 on March 05, 2013, 03:06:12 PM
Ah most excellent, thank you.

I have ordered my set of WEST POINT from Amazon....and I look forward to seeing it.

Since we no longer have DR JMK to report on Frances Farmer news here - I shall just say that there is an EBAY seller listing a "hand-signed" photo of Frances....with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Unfortunately - it is Frances' "signature" on a photo of Irene Dunne.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jrand74 on March 05, 2013, 03:11:14 PM
Exhibit A

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/PutnamPlayhouse/FF_zpsedd9d27c.jpg)
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: bk on March 05, 2013, 03:15:37 PM
I see BRAIN FROM PLANET X is licensed by R&H!

I wonder if there's a chance in hell I could interest a local high school music director friend in taking a look at it.  They do the traditional big book musical with full orchestra in the spring, but they're interested in mounting smaller scale one-week productions in the fall.  They started last year with ONCE ON THIS ISLAND.  Set change requirements would have to be pretty simple.  No idea if the subject matter would be attractive to them, but I'll sure make them aware of it.

They should look at it - several high schools have done it to great success and had lots o' fun doing it.  Sets can be anything - black box, big, small or in-between - that's the joy of the show.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: George on March 05, 2013, 03:16:00 PM
Ah most excellent, thank you.

I have ordered my set of WEST POINT from Amazon....and I look forward to seeing it.

Since we no longer have DR JMK to report on Frances Farmer news here - I shall just say that there is an EBAY seller listing a "hand-signed" photo of Frances....with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Unfortunately - it is Frances' "signature" on a photo of Irene Dunne.

Did you let the selller know of the discrepancy?
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: bk on March 05, 2013, 03:16:37 PM
I have a Blu and Ray coming today - The Intouchables, which I'd like to watch - naturally it's coming via Ontrac and probably won't arrive until after four.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: George on March 05, 2013, 03:17:40 PM
I just read this article...'Sinkhole season' has only just begun in Florida (http://xfinity.comcast.net/articles/news-national/20130304/US.Sinkhole.Swallows.Man/).

'Sinkhole SEASON'?? :o
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: FJL on March 05, 2013, 03:24:37 PM
And I am home.  I had a good time at Toyland and Curtis and we accomplished much.

On a wierder note, i think at the drug store the young clerk wearing the yarmulke was cruising me! I am not making this up.



Wasn't that a Mac davis song CHEAPER to KIPAH  (kipah = Hebrew work for yarmulke)
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: FJL on March 05, 2013, 03:26:40 PM
Someone posted this on the NY Times site, the Harlem Shake liability attorney if you get fired for doing the Harlem Shake at work or on a plane or stuff like that - very clever, i thought

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfEZ8rz-F74
 
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jane on March 05, 2013, 03:31:53 PM
PAGE THREE FRED AND JUDY DANCE!!


:)
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: MBarnum on March 05, 2013, 03:31:58 PM
One wonders what Frances was thinking while signing that photo. Perhaps the lighting in the bar was bad that night.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jane on March 05, 2013, 03:32:19 PM
Or how about this dance:


Lovely!
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jane on March 05, 2013, 03:33:35 PM
I just realized that they're wearing the same outfits in both pictures.

I had notice, minus the hats.  In the 2nd photo the flow of Judy's dress is prettier.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jane on March 05, 2013, 03:34:16 PM
Saw this at another site and just had to share it:


Thanks. :)
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jrand74 on March 05, 2013, 03:46:22 PM
One wonders what Frances was thinking while signing that photo. Perhaps the lighting in the bar was bad that night.

Perhaps.....yes DR GEORGE - I let the seller know...but usually doesn't mean anything.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Danise on March 05, 2013, 04:01:11 PM
Evening all!  Not much to say from my end, no sink holes in yard, no email or phone calls from either AL or AC. 

I am happy with my job now.  The day just flys by.  I have a nice boss who you can talk and laugh with.  Great group of people to work with.  One lady (still learning names, sorry) had her one year cancer free day today.  They bought her a cake with the pink ribbon on it and we had cheese toast or muffins for breakfast.  I thought that was super nice!

Just one last worry-- my last performance eval from the B and I'll be 100% free of her.  I think I'm proving myself.  I get asked to help people with the MS programs like Excel and Word.  I'm turning out a fair chunk of work.  I was called "Miss Productivity" today because I had a stack of paperwork to take to Civil Service.  I only had 2 mistakes in the whole stack and the new boss told me "great job". 

I've come up with several ideas on how to do things that we now do and I think am putting some good input since we are using them.

So if I get a bad review from the " " (I'll let you fill in the blank), I think my new boss will know that it was just her not me.

Best of all, I like going to work again.  There is nothing worse than waking up and just dreading going to someplace you do NOT want to be.  The hours just DRAG by.

Anyway, I know I'm gushing but I can't help it.

I'm hungry, going to go eat now.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: FJL on March 05, 2013, 04:06:45 PM
I hope everything goes well, Danise!
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: George on March 05, 2013, 04:18:16 PM
Great news, Danise!
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: FJL on March 05, 2013, 04:21:14 PM
Jennifer, re what you asked last night - yes, that is the issue, Jonathan has been doing the very same work and is much beloved at City Center Encores for (I think) over four years doing their video work for all the Encores shows, doing marvelous truly spectacular work, very valued, apparently quite indispensable in duties based on the quality of work product. 

Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jane on March 05, 2013, 04:21:21 PM
Well the snow started here about 90 minutes ago.....and the ground and streets are already covered.  It is expected to keep falling until 7 a.m. tomorrow morning.

Scary.

The news has been mostly about Chicago with some mention of the border of Indiana.   Trying to track the storm it appears from you it will head to Craig in Maryland/DC.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: bk on March 05, 2013, 04:21:26 PM
Had a nice visit with Mr. James Marsden and business manager, and I do think within the next few weeks we'll get all the little things done to make the front of the house look great again, i.e. all the dry rot replaced, new fence doors, and stuff in the yard.  They're going to have our gardener do a lot of tree trimming and gutter and roof cleaning - but both were delighted at how I've kept the house's interior in absolutely pristine condition - in fact, he said it looked better than when he lived here.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: FJL on March 05, 2013, 04:23:22 PM
Had a nice visit with Mr. James Marsden and business manager, and I do think within the next few weeks we'll get all the little things done to make the front of the house look great again, i.e. all the dry rot replaced, new fence doors, and stuff in the yard.  They're going to have our gardener do a lot of tree trimming and gutter and roof cleaning - but both were delighted at how I've kept the house's interior in absolutely pristine condition - in fact, he said it looked better than when he lived here.

Photos, please?

(KIdding.)
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jane on March 05, 2013, 04:24:04 PM
LOL that would be one way to do DR JOHN G.

I watched Ms Taylor and Mr Brando last night in REFLECTIONS IN A GOLDEN EYE - and they were both excellent in a very strange movie.....

I just shivered at the mention of this movie.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jane on March 05, 2013, 04:25:09 PM
Ah most excellent, thank you.

I have ordered my set of WEST POINT from Amazon....and I look forward to seeing it.

Since we no longer have DR JMK to report on Frances Farmer news here - I shall just say that there is an EBAY seller listing a "hand-signed" photo of Frances....with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Unfortunately - it is Frances' "signature" on a photo of Irene Dunne.

Oh yes, the resemblance is uncanny.  I can understand the error.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: FJL on March 05, 2013, 04:26:46 PM
Hey, should i get a complex that I wasn't invited to see this great house when i was in L.A.

(Maybe you shouldn't answer that.)

Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jane on March 05, 2013, 04:27:44 PM
I just read this article...'Sinkhole season' has only just begun in Florida (http://xfinity.comcast.net/articles/news-national/20130304/US.Sinkhole.Swallows.Man/).

'Sinkhole SEASON'?? :o

Scary.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jane on March 05, 2013, 04:29:01 PM
One wonders what Frances was thinking while signing that photo. Perhaps the lighting in the bar was bad that night.

Or she never signed it to begin with.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jrand74 on March 05, 2013, 04:29:45 PM
LOL...the seller just emailed me:

Yes. thanks for catching that. The item has been removed.

No explanation....but at least some unsuspecting person has been saved $39.99 and a rude awakening when showing off his "autographed" photo of Frances Farmer.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jrand74 on March 05, 2013, 04:30:12 PM
I think DR JANE is correct.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: FJL on March 05, 2013, 04:34:26 PM
Someone on another site wrote they kept thinking someone on TV said "Got through a sinkhole by my pool"
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jane on March 05, 2013, 04:47:13 PM

Anyway, I know I'm gushing but I can't help it.

Keep up the gushing.  It is wonderful to read!  :)
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jane on March 05, 2013, 04:48:08 PM
Had a nice visit with Mr. James Marsden and business manager, and I do think within the next few weeks we'll get all the little things done to make the front of the house look great again, i.e. all the dry rot replaced, new fence doors, and stuff in the yard.  They're going to have our gardener do a lot of tree trimming and gutter and roof cleaning - but both were delighted at how I've kept the house's interior in absolutely pristine condition - in fact, he said it looked better than when he lived here.

That's great!!
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jane on March 05, 2013, 04:50:33 PM
LOL...the seller just emailed me:

Yes. thanks for catching that. The item has been removed.

No explanation....but at least some unsuspecting person has been saved $39.99 and a rude awakening when showing off his "autographed" photo of Frances Farmer.

I hope the seller really didn't notice the discrepancy.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: MBarnum on March 05, 2013, 04:53:39 PM
DR Danise, I am SO happy the new job is much better!
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: KevinH on March 05, 2013, 04:58:27 PM
Snow is coming!!  One of the local DC channels is using the name "Snowquestration."
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: KevinH on March 05, 2013, 04:59:17 PM
It's great that you're so happy at work, DR Danise!
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jane on March 05, 2013, 05:05:14 PM
Yesterday one of the men from the pump/water place came out to look at the leak in our water room.  He said he would return at 7:30 this morning and replace the pipe which would take about 30 minutes.

At 8:00 he called to say he had locked his keys in the car.

He arrived around 8:30

Around 10:30 he left to get a part he needed, returning around 11:30

At 12:30 we left him finishing up and went to Costco.

Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jane on March 05, 2013, 05:05:22 PM
When we returned from Costco Keith checked the work and found the original leak was fixed, however, there was a new one.

Fortunately one of the owners was in the area and came right out.  He immediately knew what the first guy had done wrong & was able to fix it.  He also checked on something else Keith had questions about.

The owner left around 4:30.

That was a long frustrating day waiting for the work to be done. 

Keith says the first guy is extremely nice but there tend to be problems when he does the work.  The owner told Keith he has had too many problems with this guy.  It is a shame he isn't as competent as he is nice.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jane on March 05, 2013, 05:07:48 PM
Snow is coming!!  One of the local DC channels is using the name "Snowquestration."

I googled the definition of snowquestration and a number of news stories came up. ;D
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Jane on March 05, 2013, 05:16:20 PM
Keith is currently taking out his frustrations by playing his new computer game.  By now he should be engrossed in the world of Lara Croft.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: ChasSmith on March 05, 2013, 05:33:44 PM
Woops -- just came back from errands and eating and found myself still logged in.  Not that it should matter, but I do like to either be here or not be here!   :)
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: ChasSmith on March 05, 2013, 05:34:49 PM
SINKHOLE SEASON??!!!
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: bk on March 05, 2013, 05:35:57 PM
One should always be here.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: bk on March 05, 2013, 05:36:05 PM
Unless one isn't.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: bk on March 05, 2013, 05:36:35 PM
Two should always be here because two is more fun that one although one can be more fun than two if one of the two is a cretin.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: bk on March 05, 2013, 05:36:46 PM
Get me off this damn page.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: bk on March 05, 2013, 05:36:58 PM
Had a taco salad with chicken for lunch.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: ChasSmith on March 05, 2013, 05:43:30 PM
This ought to do it.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: ChasSmith on March 05, 2013, 05:44:02 PM
5.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: elmore3003 on March 05, 2013, 05:51:17 PM
Perhaps mine will. I've been assembling DEAREST ENEMY materials. New World is offering it as their October release, so i've been sending everything for the booklet to the producer to look over and tear apart. I also received the first edit of Act One from the producer, and i've downloaded it and burned it to CD. I'll listen tomorrow. I am a bit scared. The conductor did not behave very well last year and I hope I like or, if i don't, can live with what we've got.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: elmore3003 on March 05, 2013, 05:51:41 PM
Good. Page 5!
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: George on March 05, 2013, 06:03:49 PM
Had a nice visit with Mr. James Marsden and business manager, and I do think within the next few weeks we'll get all the little things done to make the front of the house look great again, i.e. all the dry rot replaced, new fence doors, and stuff in the yard.  They're going to have our gardener do a lot of tree trimming and gutter and roof cleaning - but both were delighted at how I've kept the house's interior in absolutely pristine condition - in fact, he said it looked better than when he lived here.

Photos, please?

(KIdding.)

BK, maybe you could ask Mr. James Marsden if he'd be in one of your Kritzerland shows?  You two do have a connection...your costume designer for What If?, Amy Adams, was his co-star in "Enchanted."  Maybe you could invite them BOTH and have them perform together LIVE for the first time!

That would be cool. ;D
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: bk on March 05, 2013, 06:09:17 PM
Marsden doesn't live in LA.  And he seems to just go from film to film these days.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Cillaliz on March 05, 2013, 06:39:43 PM
Good evening.  In AZ the jury gets to submit questions to be asked of witnesses.  They just said that they have over 100 that the jury want to ask Jodi!  Both sides get them over night, but it will be interesting to see what they ask. This rule came into effect after I left AZ.  I've never been in a jurisdiction where jurors could do this
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: elmore3003 on March 05, 2013, 06:50:25 PM
Good evening.  In AZ the jury gets to submit questions to be asked of witnesses.  They just said that they have over 100 that the jury want to ask Jodi!  Both sides get them over night, but it will be interesting to see what they ask. This rule came into effect after I left AZ.  I've never been in a jurisdiction where jurors could do this

Perhaps the question they want Jodi to answer is "were you always this crazy a bitch?"
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: George on March 05, 2013, 06:50:37 PM
Yesterday one of the men from the pump/water place came out to look at the leak in our water room.  He said he would return at 7:30 this morning and replace the pipe which would take about 30 minutes.

At 8:00 he called to say he had locked his keys in the car.

He arrived around 8:30

Around 10:30 he left to get a part he needed, returning around 11:30

At 12:30 we left him finishing up and went to Costco.

When we returned from Costco Keith checked the work and found the original leak was fixed, however, there was a new one.

Fortunately one of the owners was in the area and came right out.  He immediately knew what the first guy had done wrong & was able to fix it.  He also checked on something else Keith had questions about.

The owner left around 4:30.

That was a long frustrating day waiting for the work to be done. 

Keith says the first guy is extremely nice but there tend to be problems when he does the work.  The owner told Keith he has had too many problems with this guy.  It is a shame he isn't as competent as he is nice.

Yikes!!  You'd think the owner would either fire the guy or make sure that he really knew what the heck his employees were doing. :P
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: TCB on March 05, 2013, 07:09:33 PM
TOD

I seem to enjoy Fred Astaire's work from the lat 40's onwards. The crudeness of the way these were shot and edited and the sound recording are far too distracting for me to enjoy them.

FA
EASTER PARADE
ROYAL WEDDING
THE BAND WAGON
SILK STICKINGS
FUNNY FACE
A FAMILY UPSIDE (Which won him his only major acting honor Emmy)
FINNIAN'S RAINBOW

I sat here for about 5 minutes trying to figure out if I had ever seen FA.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: bk on March 05, 2013, 07:22:15 PM
Here's a lovely review of our Kritzerland show: http://losangeles.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Reviews-Late-Great-Composer-Billy-Barnes-Gets-His-Due-via-Live-Kritzerland-Tribute-at-Sterlings-Upstairs-at-the-Federal-20130304
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: vixmom on March 05, 2013, 07:23:13 PM
My friend Jackie (former Miss USA and ex wife of Jack Webb) sent me this gorgeous photo she had taken  back in the late 50s. I just love it and so I wanted to share.


And for once, I post a photo that our BK will appreciate!  ;D




(http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo146/mbarnum/Jackie_zps09d01ab8.jpg)


I prefer your usual pictures Mikey!!
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: vixmom on March 05, 2013, 07:26:28 PM
Well the snow started here about 90 minutes ago.....and the ground and streets are already covered.  It is expected to keep falling until 7 a.m. tomorrow morning.

Scary.
  If you could just steer that  storm south  I would be most appreciative
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: TCB on March 05, 2013, 07:27:07 PM
TOD:


Judy Garland:

Summer Stock
Wizard of Oz
A Star is Born


Fred Astaire:

Silk Stockings
Funny Face
Flying Down to Rio
The Gay Divorcee





I am stunned to find out that MBarnum has actually seen some normal movies.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: George on March 05, 2013, 07:30:19 PM
My friend Jackie (former Miss USA and ex wife of Jack Webb) sent me this gorgeous photo she had taken  back in the late 50s. I just love it and so I wanted to share.


And for once, I post a photo that our BK will appreciate!  ;D


I prefer your usual pictures Mikey!!

So do I.

;)
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: TCB on March 05, 2013, 07:31:09 PM
Vibes to FJL!
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: vixmom on March 05, 2013, 07:34:51 PM
And I am home.  I had a good time at Toyland and Curtis and we accomplished much.

On a wierder note, i think at the drug store the young clerk wearing the yarmulke was cruising me! I am not making this up.



Wasn't that a Mac davis song CHEAPER to KIPAH  (kipah = Hebrew work for yarmulke)

I thought yarmulke was the Hebrew word
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: vixmom on March 05, 2013, 07:39:04 PM
Evening all!  Not much to say from my end, no sink holes in yard, no email or phone calls from either AL or AC. 

I am happy with my job now.  The day just flys by.  I have a nice boss who you can talk and laugh with.  Great group of people to work with.  One lady (still learning names, sorry) had her one year cancer free day today.  They bought her a cake with the pink ribbon on it and we had cheese toast or muffins for breakfast.  I thought that was super nice!

Just one last worry-- my last performance eval from the B and I'll be 100% free of her.  I think I'm proving myself.  I get asked to help people with the MS programs like Excel and Word.  I'm turning out a fair chunk of work.  I was called "Miss Productivity" today because I had a stack of paperwork to take to Civil Service.  I only had 2 mistakes in the whole stack and the new boss told me "great job". 

I've come up with several ideas on how to do things that we now do and I think am putting some good input since we are using them.

So if I get a bad review from the " " (I'll let you fill in the blank), I think my new boss will know that it was just her not me.

Best of all, I like going to work again.  There is nothing worse than waking up and just dreading going to someplace you do NOT want to be.  The hours just DRAG by.

Anyway, I know I'm gushing but I can't help it.

I'm hungry, going to go eat now.

I am so pleased to hear this Danise!!
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Cillaliz on March 05, 2013, 07:52:29 PM
Good evening.  In AZ the jury gets to submit questions to be asked of witnesses.  They just said that they have over 100 that the jury want to ask Jodi!  Both sides get them over night, but it will be interesting to see what they ask. This rule came into effect after I left AZ.  I've never been in a jurisdiction where jurors could do this

Perhaps the question they want Jodi to answer is "were you always this crazy a bitch?"


LOL.  And if it's like the rest of the case.  they've asked it 100 times
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: Cillaliz on March 05, 2013, 07:53:32 PM
DR Elmore...thanks so much for the Playbill!
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: vixmom on March 05, 2013, 07:59:28 PM
Here's a lovely review of our Kritzerland show: http://losangeles.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Reviews-Late-Great-Composer-Billy-Barnes-Gets-His-Due-via-Live-Kritzerland-Tribute-at-Sterlings-Upstairs-at-the-Federal-20130304

very nice!!
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: TCB on March 05, 2013, 08:19:10 PM
I see BRAIN FROM PLANET X is licensed by R&H!

I wonder if there's a chance in hell I could interest a local high school music director friend in taking a look at it.  They do the traditional big book musical with full orchestra in the spring, but they're interested in mounting smaller scale one-week productions in the fall.  They started last year with ONCE ON THIS ISLAND.  Set change requirements would have to be pretty simple.  No idea if the subject matter would be attractive to them, but I'll sure make them aware of it.


It is one terrific little musical.  Great songs, amusing script.  I believe the original cast recording is available thru Kritzerland.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: ChasSmith on March 05, 2013, 08:24:35 PM
I see BRAIN FROM PLANET X is licensed by R&H!

I wonder if there's a chance in hell I could interest a local high school music director friend in taking a look at it.  They do the traditional big book musical with full orchestra in the spring, but they're interested in mounting smaller scale one-week productions in the fall.  They started last year with ONCE ON THIS ISLAND.  Set change requirements would have to be pretty simple.  No idea if the subject matter would be attractive to them, but I'll sure make them aware of it.


It is one terrific little musical.  Great songs, amusing script.  I believe the original cast recording is available thru Kritzerland.

I have it!  Listened to some this evening.  I totally agree it's terrific, and DR Elmore's orchestrations are wonderful.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: ChasSmith on March 05, 2013, 08:29:28 PM
Congrats to BK on another great review!
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: ChasSmith on March 05, 2013, 08:31:08 PM
From the R&H "Brain" web page:

"SYNTHESIZER SOUNDS: Hammond Organ, Rock Organ, Harpsichord (Sharp and jangly/mixed with banjo), Electric or Rhodes Piano (interchangeable in terms of the score), Celesta (written at pitch), Harp, Chimes, Bells (sounds one octave higher than written), Vibes, Xylophone, Electric Guitar, Jazz Guitar, Arco Strings, Pizzicato Strings, Solo Cello, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, Horn Brass Ensemble (Jazzy Brass), Orchestra Brass (Wagnerian), Choral Voices, Something Moog-y ("Switched on Bach" sound), Awful Sounds (a combination of vomiting, farting, hissing and other gross sounds)."

I wanna play that!
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: MBarnum on March 05, 2013, 08:37:03 PM
Funny, I have never seen Vince Edwards as a blonde.





(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/VINCE-EDWARDS-SHIRTLESS-HUNK-SEXY-BEEFCAKE-ACTOR-RARE-8X10-PHOTO-PHOTOGRAPH-2-/00/s/NzcwWDYxMQ==/$T2eC16VHJHwE9n8iiIo6BQMt!IMb7w~~60_12.JPG)
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: MBarnum on March 05, 2013, 08:37:24 PM
That was for DR Vixmom and DR George.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: TCB on March 05, 2013, 09:04:10 PM
I have a Blu and Ray coming today - The Intouchables, which I'd like to watch - naturally it's coming via Ontrac and probably won't arrive until after four.

Last week, when I got home from Seattle, I had two packages waiting for me.  One was delivered by Fed Ex and one by UPS.  Oh and Ontrac left me a note that I had a package but it was Undeliverable.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: vixmom on March 05, 2013, 09:10:07 PM
That was for DR Vixmom and DR George.

thank you!
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: TCB on March 05, 2013, 09:20:28 PM
Had a nice visit with Mr. James Marsden and business manager, and I do think within the next few weeks we'll get all the little things done to make the front of the house look great again, i.e. all the dry rot replaced, new fence doors, and stuff in the yard.  They're going to have our gardener do a lot of tree trimming and gutter and roof cleaning - but both were delighted at how I've kept the house's interior in absolutely pristine condition - in fact, he said it looked better than when he lived here.



And then you asked him to appear in Season 3 of OUTSIDE THE BOX?
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: John G. on March 05, 2013, 09:20:40 PM
DR Danise, I am SO happy the new job is much better!
Me, too.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: John G. on March 05, 2013, 09:22:06 PM
TOD:


Judy Garland:

Summer Stock
Wizard of Oz
A Star is Born


Fred Astaire:

Silk Stockings
Funny Face
Flying Down to Rio
The Gay Divorcee





I am stunned to find out that MBarnum has actually seen some normal movies.

I think most of the movies MBarnum talks about are normal. Wonder what that says about me.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: John G. on March 05, 2013, 09:27:47 PM
Great review, BK, even if the writer somehow made it sound as if you were the one who had recorded "Billy Barnes' L.A."
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: John G. on March 05, 2013, 09:28:48 PM
Back from a lengthy dinner with a rep from Jordon Winery. Great food, great wine, but I'm tired. Still, I'm not ready for bed. Watching a little of "Laura" and matching the soundtrack with scenes from the movie.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: TCB on March 05, 2013, 09:44:32 PM
Perhaps mine will. I've been assembling DEAREST ENEMY materials. New World is offering it as their October release, so i've been sending everything for the booklet to the producer to look over and tear apart. I also received the first edit of Act One from the producer, and i've downloaded it and burned it to CD. I'll listen tomorrow. I am a bit scared. The conductor did not behave very well last year and I hope I like or, if i don't, can live with what we've got.


Forgive my stupidity, but what does "New World offering it as their October release" mean?
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: John G. on March 05, 2013, 09:54:25 PM
Perhaps mine will. I've been assembling DEAREST ENEMY materials. New World is offering it as their October release, so i've been sending everything for the booklet to the producer to look over and tear apart. I also received the first edit of Act One from the producer, and i've downloaded it and burned it to CD. I'll listen tomorrow. I am a bit scared. The conductor did not behave very well last year and I hope I like or, if i don't, can live with what we've got.


Forgive my stupidity, but what does "New World offering it as their October release" mean?
New World is the recording company.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: John G. on March 05, 2013, 09:54:51 PM
NIght, all.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: bk on March 05, 2013, 10:04:34 PM
Tired.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: bk on March 05, 2013, 10:05:38 PM
I will have much to say about The Intouchables in the notes, and even more to say about "critics" in this country and just how lame they are.  The fact that most of these people are actually paid to write their tripe is the most shocking thing of all.  Get ready.
Title: Re: AESTHETICS
Post by: TCB on March 05, 2013, 10:22:52 PM
Funny, I have never seen Vince Edwards as a blonde.





(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/VINCE-EDWARDS-SHIRTLESS-HUNK-SEXY-BEEFCAKE-ACTOR-RARE-8X10-PHOTO-PHOTOGRAPH-2-/00/s/NzcwWDYxMQ==/$T2eC16VHJHwE9n8iiIo6BQMt!IMb7w~~60_12.JPG)



Can't I look?