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Title: GYU KAKU
Post by: bk on March 09, 2013, 12:12:51 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were Kaku-like, and now it is time for you to post until the Korean kows kome home.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: bk on March 09, 2013, 12:14:00 AM
And the word of the day is: POLYLEMMA!
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Post by: Ben on March 09, 2013, 03:39:26 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Michael on March 09, 2013, 03:45:49 AM
good morning to all
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Post by: Michael on March 09, 2013, 03:50:24 AM
i have to stay home from 8am to 7pm waiting for comcast to show up because the cancelled my original appointment because they said they fixed the problem and of course they never did. I called back to insist that they reinstate the appointment and I said I wanted to speak to a manager. I was told one would call me back and of course no one did.

we're at the mercy of the only cable company in the area. I think I'll looking into changing my phone service or getting rid of it as I have my cell phone.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 09, 2013, 04:40:20 AM
Saturday.  It is a work day.  Oh well.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 09, 2013, 04:40:33 AM
DR TCB - I like your math.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 09, 2013, 04:41:22 AM
I too enjoyed the full head brain picture.  I have only seen ONE production of BRAINEX - which i enjoyed very much.....here in Indiana....in the company of MR BK and DR CP.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 09, 2013, 04:46:34 AM
I like all of the actors in the TOD....hmmmmm......

I first remember Donald Sutherland in Dr Terror's House of Horrors.....and I also especially like him in Ordinary People.

I like Christopher Plummer as well, especially in:

The Sound of Music
Stage Struck
Hanover Street

I did NOT like him - or anyone - in the TV remake of ON GOLDEN POND.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: ChasSmith on March 09, 2013, 04:54:42 AM
Good morning, all.

Saturday?  Yes.  Saturday.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 09, 2013, 04:55:12 AM
I have an afternoon full of audition playing and a show tonight and a matinee tomorrow.  Thus goes my weekend.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 09, 2013, 04:56:21 AM
Love the BRAIN pictures.  More, please.  More brains.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 09, 2013, 04:57:19 AM
The last time I said GYU KAKU was when I hit my head on a kitchen cabinet door I'd forgotten I'd left open.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 09, 2013, 04:57:53 AM
Ouch!

Now I am off to work.  oh well....
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 09, 2013, 04:59:12 AM
But that dinner sounds perfect.  And those Staitmans!  What's not to like?
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 09, 2013, 05:33:12 AM
Good morning, all! I am awake and moving about. I need more coffee.

Today, I am waitng around for Fed Ex to deliver this package, and, when I learn the shipper and what this package is, I plan to raise hell with the shipper about using Fed Ex. Once the package is delivered, I will do the week's laundry.

BK, the dinner sounds wonderful. I have never been to a Korean restaurant and it sounds quite good.

DR Ben, is Joe safely home?

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Post by: elmore3003 on March 09, 2013, 05:38:38 AM
I liked the photo from the BRAIN.

Here are the gold lamé boys in 2007, DR edisaurus!

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt56/elmore3003/n6009396_35343033_2985_zps9ea34f12.jpg)
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: elmore3003 on March 09, 2013, 05:39:39 AM
More coffee!

Another listen to DEAREST ENEMY. When, oh, when will the Act Two edit show up?
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Post by: FJL on March 09, 2013, 06:00:05 AM
BK and Larry (and Matthew and Edi, too, when you're here) - for all this technical detail on creative process which I think will be helpful for later generations if this board stands online somehow or at least in an archive - I've said it before and I'll say it again:  This record of your process will be a legacy, I think, even beyond the very valuable camaraderie of the people here. I'm amazed by how much of the process would never have occurred to me about how these types of work are created, both from production and creative ends.. 

I just hope it doesn't eat into sales of your respective memoirs, LOL!  :)

Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: KevinH on March 09, 2013, 06:16:55 AM
Good morning!
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Post by: Jennifer on March 09, 2013, 06:20:12 AM
DR TCB wrote re: Costco
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Why would you need anything with your hot dogs?  Two hot dogs, with no soda, suits me just fine

It only comes with 1 hot dog. So it's nice to have something else (i.e., the fries).

I forgot I think we do have the chicken nugget/strips.

Do they ever try stuff out on your menus? I believe one time we had ribs, which i would have loved to try since i love ribs.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Ginny on March 09, 2013, 06:47:29 AM
Saturday morning greetings!  Richard and I had a delightful trip to the southern Dayton 'burbs yesterday.  I picked up this month's book group book at the library, did a shopping errand for Mom, and shopped at Macy's before we headed to Red Lobster for dinner.
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Post by: Ginny on March 09, 2013, 06:51:45 AM
DR TCB - we quite enjoyed Lobster Fest!  Richard had the Lobster Lover's Dream and I had the Wood-Grilled Lobster Tail and Lobster Tacos.  The tacos were filled with lobster and shrimp and some shredded cabbage and carrots.  I just ate the filling, not the high-carb soft shells.
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Post by: Kerry on March 09, 2013, 07:12:39 AM
It's a Rainy Saturday Morning-- whick kind of sounds like some song from the 1970's.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Ben on March 09, 2013, 07:18:52 AM
Joe is home, safely, in Minnesota. We were lucky that the morning snow didn't affect his flight at all. We took the E subway to the Air Train and dropped him off at Departures which is as far as we could go.

We then took the Air Train back to the E and at Forest Hills we changed to the F which is 2 blocks closer to the apartment but the F was crowded with morning commuters (it was 9:30am) so we stood most of the way. If we had stayed on the E we would have been able to sit for the 50 minute ride.

Joe (and we) had a wonderful time but we were exhausted! We got home, nibbled a little and then both of us went back to bed. We just lazed around for the rest of the day after we woke up and we went to bed early. I think I'm back on my usual schedule now, I got up around 6.

All in all, it was a wonderful four days with my nephew.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Ben on March 09, 2013, 07:19:19 AM
Gorgeous day in Manhattan! It will be in the 50s and all the snow from yesterday is already gone.
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Post by: Ben on March 09, 2013, 07:19:59 AM
We will be out and about going to the grocer and the library and just enjoying the spring weather.

Later tonight we will remember to spring ahead.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Druxy on March 09, 2013, 07:22:47 AM
We watched a film called THIN ICE last night that we'd recorded.

About 20-30 minutes into the recording, apparently something had gone wrong with the broadcast and about five minutes were missing.  And, something VERY important to the plot had taken place during those missing minutes (i.e. somebody had been killed, but I had no idea "who").

So, we put the movie on"pause," and I started reading reviews of the film on imdb to try and discern what had happened during those missing minutes.  No luck.

Finally, as a last resort, I watched the trailer and, thankfully, an abridged version of those 5 minutes were in it.

Actually, it's a good movie.  Alan Arkin, as usual, is terrific.

However, I do suggest that you watch it WITH those 5 minutes in tact.

 ;)
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Druxy on March 09, 2013, 07:26:16 AM
TOD:

I like both Donald Sutherland and Christopher Plummer, but with the possible exception of THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Plummer), I can't think of any movies of either actor that are "favorites".

However, I am looking forward to seeing Plummer's BARRYMORE when it becomes available on DVD.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: ChasSmith on March 09, 2013, 07:47:54 AM
Well, I see I did it again ... laid back down for a little extra shuteye and stayed logged in, confusing the world as to my whereabouts.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: ChasSmith on March 09, 2013, 07:48:22 AM
Which at least - fortunately - brings us to PAGE TWO.
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Post by: FJL on March 09, 2013, 07:50:28 AM
Well, I see I did it again ... laid back down for a little extra shuteye and stayed logged in, confusing the world as to my whereabouts.

Where's Charles?  _ possible title, maybe we can rework it a bit
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Ginny on March 09, 2013, 08:03:27 AM
Nice article in today's local paper about Middletown AAUW's 57th Annual Used Book Sale (http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/news/group-turns-donated-books-into-scholarships/nWmKB/)
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Danise on March 09, 2013, 08:18:06 AM
Hi all,

I went to bed early and slept late. 

I have a warning for all of you--that Dr. Oz Raspberry Ketone diet pill.  I thought I'd take it because it was cheap and I heard it worked.   I started on Monday.

Yesterday, I was feeling funny and checked my blood sugar.  Not only was it sky high--over 300--it was flashing "Ketones?".   I didn't know what that meant so I looked it up. 

Here is what I found:

http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/complications/ketoacidosis-dka.html

It is VERY dangerous and it said to go to the hospital.  Now I didn't go because I knew I took that pill and that it would go out of my system.  I checked my blood sugar this morning and I'm fine but i will NOT take that pill again. 

I guess the only real way to lose the weight is the hard but safe way. 

Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Danise on March 09, 2013, 08:23:50 AM
I have never had lobster.  I would like to try it but I can't get over the thought that when I would order one,  it would be killed back in the kitchen.  I know, I know that isn't logical -- it's no different for the poor chicken/cow/pig but it's like I've ordered somethings death--just for me and if I don't like it, it died for nothing. 

That and I did work in a seafood factory.  All these years and I still can't get the smell of seafood out of my nose.  I'm only learning to eat some fish but it can't have any fish smell at all or I can't touch it.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: bk on March 09, 2013, 08:35:41 AM
I'm up and awaiting the arrival of she of the Evil Eye.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Ginny on March 09, 2013, 08:36:50 AM
...
I guess the only real way to lose the weight is the hard but safe way. 

*Sigh*  Which is why I'm about to go walk 'round and 'round the basement...

I'm glad you're OK, DR Danise!
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: elmore3003 on March 09, 2013, 08:57:09 AM
Where the hell is this jerk Fed Ex driver?
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Doug R on March 09, 2013, 09:03:55 AM
TOD

Christopher Plummer:

THE SILENT PARTNER
FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE
A BEAUTIFUL MIND
WOLF

Donald Sutherland

DISCLOSURE
INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS
THE EAGLE HAS LANDED
DON'T LOOK NOW

I think I saw THE DISAPPEARNCE when it was first released but I don't remember anything about it!
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Ginny on March 09, 2013, 09:27:06 AM
My audiobook from the library has finally finished downloading onto my phone.  Off to the basement - bye for now!
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on March 09, 2013, 11:25:25 AM
And the word of the day is: POLYLEMMA!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  GOTTA BE THIS OR THAT
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: TCB on March 09, 2013, 11:29:10 AM
And the word of the day is: POLYLEMMA!


One of my favorite Haley Mills' films.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: TCB on March 09, 2013, 11:33:51 AM
DR TCB wrote re: Costco
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Why would you need anything with your hot dogs?  Two hot dogs, with no soda, suits me just fine

It only comes with 1 hot dog. So it's nice to have something else (i.e., the fries).




That is very true, Jennifer, but you are allowed to order two.
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Post by: John G. on March 09, 2013, 12:04:35 PM
Good afternoon, all.

Got up late and started cleaning house. Just a break before I get back at it.

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Post by: John G. on March 09, 2013, 12:10:41 PM
TOD:

Donald Sutherland:
MASH
1900
Day of the Locust
Start the Revolution Without Me
Don't Look Now

Christopher Plummer:
The Last Station
Twelve Monkeys
The Man Who Would Be King
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: elmore3003 on March 09, 2013, 01:05:16 PM
Well, the delivery arrived at 2:45. I can go on with my day.
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Post by: Jennifer on March 09, 2013, 01:15:56 PM
DR TCB wrote re: Costco
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Why would you need anything with your hot dogs?  Two hot dogs, with no soda, suits me just fine

It only comes with 1 hot dog. So it's nice to have something else (i.e., the fries).




That is very true, Jennifer, but you are allowed to order two.

Because of how they sell the hot dogs (they come with a drink) I have actually never noticed people ordering two. I think they should have a 2 hot dog with 1 drink special.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: bk on March 09, 2013, 03:12:50 PM
Page two?  Two pages?
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Post by: Matthew on March 09, 2013, 03:20:17 PM
Woah two pages at 3:21 PST???   
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Post by: bk on March 09, 2013, 03:25:05 PM
Back from all manner of things.  Drove around some, exchanged two pairs of pants at Costco, and then killed some time at the Iliad Bookshop in NoHo.  I wish I hadn't.  About eight years ago, someone sold a copy of Benjamin Kritzer there.  And there it's been ever since.  It was signed to someone whose name I don't recognize.  So, I always check to see if it's there and indeed it was, which wasn't much of a surprise.  What WAS a surprise was to see all my other books sitting next to it - all but the Hofstetter books.  I thought it was odd - you never see my stuff in used stores, really.  So I pulled out Rewind to see if it was signed to someone.  It wasn't.  I pulled out Writer's Block to see if it was signed to someone.  It wasn't.  I thumbed through its pages and it was in great condition.  And then something caught my eye - there was a slip of paper that somebody had left in the book.  It was an audition notice.  And, of course, I knew instantly who'd sold all my books and it was confirmed when I pulled out Album Produced By, which was signed personally to the person who sold them.  It made me sick to my stomach.  These are people I befriended (I'm sure you're ahead of me on this), people I nurtured (especially one person), people I was there for, a person I gave employment to repeatedly, and a family I could not have been nicer and more supportive of, until they got weird on me and I had to take a break. Since then, I've been apologized to, I've had an e-mail correspondence some months later where I had to set some things straight because there was such stupid revisionist history going on, and I was promised that we'd work past all that crap and start afresh right after January first of this year.  That, of course, did not happen.  And then they sell all my books - books I gave to them, books they professed to love.  Whether the Hofstetter books were amongst them is not known to me, but I looked for them in mysteries and in the new stuff that had been put out and they certainly weren't there.  Maybe one family member kept those.  Once again, my instinct was to send an e-mail, but I think I'm not going to do it.  What I am going to do is have a lawyer send a little letter outlining some dos and don't in terms of work to which I have the rights.  They will not be allowed to ever perform anything that I contributed to in terms of writing and/or arrangements - ever.  I think divorcing myself from this once and for all and letting this come from an attorney is the best way to deal with it and that's that.  And sadly, what they've done here just makes me want to close off to everyone, so that selfish, unhappy people can't do this to me ever again.  The End.
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Post by: Jane on March 09, 2013, 03:49:35 PM
From DR TCB:
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Today was a beautiful day here in Western Washington.  Bright blue skies and temperatures in the 50's.  And I had a nice leisurely lunch with two old friends.  One was the first girl I ever went on a date with, and one was the girl I was engaged to while in college.

I'm glad you had a nice afternoon out.  How is it the two women are also friends?
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: bk on March 09, 2013, 03:51:28 PM
Really, get me off this damn page or there will be hell toupee and I'm not KIDDING!
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Post by: Jane on March 09, 2013, 03:52:09 PM
DR John G, that's great & somewhat scary you were hired full time before the jobs closed up.
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Post by: Jane on March 09, 2013, 03:53:59 PM
From DR John G:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=upbiQ4r0e9k

A funny cat video for all you cat lovers.

The music really makes the video :)
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: bk on March 09, 2013, 03:54:49 PM
We'd best get some postin' goin' on.
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Post by: bk on March 09, 2013, 03:56:04 PM
I had a Chinese chicken salad for my meal o' the day - very good.  Had a fun meeting with a seventeen-year-old singer, her mother, who is Karen Culliver (a Phantom Christine for many years), and Adryan Russ.  She's adorable and I now have a sense of her and will choose songs for her.  Her grandma was Betty Garrett.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: bk on March 09, 2013, 04:01:16 PM
Few GUESTS, no regulars - this will NOT do.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 09, 2013, 04:10:29 PM
I've had dinner, and I will settle in with afew books that arrived in today's post, look over them during Channel 13's Britcom hour from 8-9pm. Then I will watch the remainder of the BBC HOW GREEN WAS MY VALLEY. Tomorrow, I have a morning at Toyland, then a visit with a copyist for the Jerome Moross scores who's in town on business.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 09, 2013, 04:10:57 PM
And that did not get us to
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 09, 2013, 04:11:13 PM
Page Three?
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 09, 2013, 04:12:43 PM
No?

Damnation!
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 09, 2013, 04:13:49 PM
!!! Page 3 !!!
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Post by: Jane on March 09, 2013, 04:14:13 PM
Joe is home, safely, in Minnesota. We were lucky that the morning snow didn't affect his flight at all. We took the E subway to the Air Train and dropped him off at Departures which is as far as we could go.

We then took the Air Train back to the E and at Forest Hills we changed to the F which is 2 blocks closer to the apartment but the F was crowded with morning commuters (it was 9:30am) so we stood most of the way. If we had stayed on the E we would have been able to sit for the 50 minute ride.

Joe (and we) had a wonderful time but we were exhausted! We got home, nibbled a little and then both of us went back to bed. We just lazed around for the rest of the day after we woke up and we went to bed early. I think I'm back on my usual schedule now, I got up around 6.

All in all, it was a wonderful four days with my nephew.

I'm sure Joe appreciated all the attention you gave to making his trip wonderful, including escorting him the the air train.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: bk on March 09, 2013, 04:14:22 PM
Gyu kaku - that's all I have to say, whilst listening to music.
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Post by: bk on March 09, 2013, 04:14:36 PM
Page three?  Three pages?
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Post by: bk on March 09, 2013, 04:14:51 PM
So no one thinks anything about my discovery this morning?
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 09, 2013, 04:15:04 PM
Where the fat hell is everyone?


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Post by: Jane on March 09, 2013, 04:16:01 PM
We watched a film called THIN ICE last night that we'd recorded.

About 20-30 minutes into the recording, apparently something had gone wrong with the broadcast and about five minutes were missing.  And, something VERY important to the plot had taken place during those missing minutes (i.e. somebody had been killed, but I had no idea "who").



I have no doubt how frustrating this was, however, reading about it made me laugh.  Of all the things to miss in 5 minutes out of an entire movie.....
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Post by: Danise on March 09, 2013, 04:16:18 PM
Wow only 2 pages?  Is the zombie apocalypse upon us? 
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Jane on March 09, 2013, 04:18:59 PM
Hi all,

I went to bed early and slept late. 

I have a warning for all of you--that Dr. Oz Raspberry Ketone diet pill.  I thought I'd take it because it was cheap and I heard it worked.   I started on Monday.

Yesterday, I was feeling funny and checked my blood sugar.  Not only was it sky high--over 300--it was flashing "Ketones?".   I didn't know what that meant so I looked it up. 

Here is what I found:

http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/complications/ketoacidosis-dka.html

It is VERY dangerous and it said to go to the hospital.  Now I didn't go because I knew I took that pill and that it would go out of my system.  I checked my blood sugar this morning and I'm fine but i will NOT take that pill again. 

I guess the only real way to lose the weight is the hard but safe way. 



Oh Danise, NEVER take diet pills!  In fact do research before taking any "health" or "diet" aids.  I'm glad a trip to the hospital wasn't needed.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: bk on March 09, 2013, 04:19:52 PM
I will not be ignored.
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Post by: bk on March 09, 2013, 04:19:59 PM
Ignored I will not be.
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Post by: Danise on March 09, 2013, 04:23:14 PM
Contrary to my dream of the other night, I went to Office Depot and found 2 possible chairs.  Both expensive but they had the "heavy use" rating for folks who sit in their chairs for up to eight hours. 

Chair #1 -- the one I'm hoping to get---

http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/510830/Realspace-PRO-Quantum-Mesh-Mid-Back/


Chair #2  It says it's only available online but I sat in one today at the store.  Very comfortable.

http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/665428/La-Z-Boy-Elleport-Velour-Executive/
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Laura on March 09, 2013, 04:24:32 PM
Where the fat hell is everyone?




I spent the afternoon at the theater seeing the tour of "Memphis."
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Ginny on March 09, 2013, 04:24:53 PM
After a slightly depressing visit with my Mom, I came home to find online evidence that a group of women who I thought were friends had a farewell gathering today for one of them who's relocating to the northern part of the state.  I was not invited.  Pizza, wine, and chocolate frozen yogurt for dinner were called for.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Laura on March 09, 2013, 04:25:42 PM
I took a diet pill in 1985. Never again. Of course, if I was as thin now as I was in 1985, I wouldn't need a diet pill. What was I thinking?
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Post by: Laura on March 09, 2013, 04:26:08 PM
Oh, Ginny, I'm sorry.
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Post by: Laura on March 09, 2013, 04:26:30 PM
That was a very sad discovery, BK.
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Post by: bk on March 09, 2013, 04:28:05 PM
Gyu kaku.  I am always glad to lead the way: I began this new "thing" using kids in cabaret by doing an act for the youngest person to ever do a solo act.  There is a gentleman in NY who loves to "borrow" everything I do, and now it's doing a cabaret with kids, much like when I use them in the Kritzerland shows.  And people think, "Ooh, what an original idea."  To which I say, thank you, you're right, it was when I thought of it.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: bk on March 09, 2013, 04:28:30 PM
That was a very sad discovery, BK.

Well, at least one person has a thought about my long post.  Thank you, dear reader Laura.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: KevinH on March 09, 2013, 04:29:26 PM
I'm sorry about the books, BK.  

You can rest assured that your books have a prominent place on my bookshelves.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: bk on March 09, 2013, 04:32:41 PM
I'm sorry about the books, BK.  

You can rest assured that your books have a prominent place on my bookshelves.

I would have preferred they throw them in the trash or send them back or something.  To sell them to a used bookstore, one within close proximity to my residence, and knowing I'm a book collector who frequents these jernts is, well, something - not sure what.  Karma, that's the word that keeps popping up.  My instinct was to write an immediate e-mail, or take a photo of the books and post on Facebook with a pithy comment, where they'd be sure to see it.  But after talking to friends, karma will take care of all of this.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Danise on March 09, 2013, 04:33:48 PM
I took a diet pill in 1985. Never again. Of course, if I was as thin now as I was in 1985, I wouldn't need a diet pill. What was I thinking?
  So sorry, DR Ginny.
 
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Jane on March 09, 2013, 04:37:12 PM
When I browse used books stores I am surprised how often people sell autographed books.  I even purchased on locally that has been autographed for someone I knew, by a local author.

Bruce at first I figured your story going to be like the book I purchased.  I'm very sorry it is far more than that.  I'm glad you didn't send the email, really no point in it.  Making sure your rights are protected is, of course, different.

I'm glad the one member, who is obviously caught in something painful to her as well, didn't sell your books.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Jane on March 09, 2013, 04:37:46 PM
So no one thinks anything about my discovery this morning?

I just read about it and commented.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: KevinH on March 09, 2013, 04:39:47 PM
When I browse used books stores I am surprised how often people sell autographed books.  I even purchased on locally that has been autographed for someone I knew, by a local author.

Bruce at first I figured your story going to be like the book I purchased.  I'm very sorry it is far more than that.  I'm glad you didn't send the email, really no point in it.  Making sure your rights are protected is, of course, different.

I'm glad the one member, who is obviously caught in something painful to her as well, didn't sell your books.








That's what I was thinking. The Adriana books probably mean a lot to her.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Jane on March 09, 2013, 04:40:49 PM
Contrary to my dream of the other night, I went to Office Depot and found 2 possible chairs.  Both expensive but they had the "heavy use" rating for folks who sit in their chairs for up to eight hours. 

Chair #1 -- the one I'm hoping to get---

http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/510830/Realspace-PRO-Quantum-Mesh-Mid-Back/


Chair #2  It says it's only available online but I sat in one today at the store.  Very comfortable.

http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/665428/La-Z-Boy-Elleport-Velour-Executive/

Since the first one looks more like a typical work, vs home, office chair I expect you will get it.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Ginny on March 09, 2013, 04:41:12 PM
Sorry, BK, about your revolting discovery today.  I recommend you stop looking at/for those books while I stop looking at certain ladies' Facebook pages.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Jane on March 09, 2013, 04:42:48 PM
After a slightly depressing visit with my Mom, I came home to find online evidence that a group of women who I thought were friends had a farewell gathering today for one of them who's relocating to the northern part of the state.  I was not invited.  Pizza, wine, and chocolate frozen yogurt for dinner were called for.

Aww Ginny, I'm sorry on both counts.  Are you sure your oversight was intentional?
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Danise on March 09, 2013, 04:43:06 PM
I also have a few author friends who have told me that it is hard to come across their work at a used book store--especially a signed copy.  I always cherish that something that someone took the time to make personal for me.

No more diet pills for me.  I just kept ready how "safe" these were because they belonged to raspberries.  I love them and eat them all the time so I thought they would be safe.  I should  have looked up "keystones".  I didn't know what that was until my meter started flashing "keystones?".
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Jane on March 09, 2013, 04:45:22 PM
I took a diet pill in 1985. Never again. Of course, if I was as thin now as I was in 1985, I wouldn't need a diet pill. What was I thinking?

I took a few once, never again.  Even more amazing is my father gave them to me because I was overweight.  Even at my heaviest I wasn't overweight.

Bruce did you think I was fat in high school?
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: KevinH on March 09, 2013, 04:46:09 PM
Page 4!
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: KevinH on March 09, 2013, 04:47:17 PM
Since it's the beginning of Daylight Saving Time, I've already put my alarm clock ahead. 
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: KevinH on March 09, 2013, 04:48:25 PM
Why am I watching a Golden Girls marathon when I've seen all the shows before? I guess because I still think they're very funny.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: KevinH on March 09, 2013, 04:49:56 PM
I wish I had gone to see Elaine Paige the other night.  I guess I have a thing about going out on a "school" night.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Ginny on March 09, 2013, 04:50:24 PM
After a slightly depressing visit with my Mom, I came home to find online evidence that a group of women who I thought were friends had a farewell gathering today for one of them who's relocating to the northern part of the state.  I was not invited.  Pizza, wine, and chocolate frozen yogurt for dinner were called for.

Aww Ginny, I'm sorry on both counts.  Are you sure your oversight was intentional?

It probably wasn't malicious, but the result of my not being as active recently on our online conversations about printed quilted handbags.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: KevinH on March 09, 2013, 04:52:30 PM
I'm glad you had a good time with your nephew, DR Ben!
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Jane on March 09, 2013, 04:52:33 PM
I'm sorry about the books, BK.  

You can rest assured that your books have a prominent place on my bookshelves.

I would have preferred they throw them in the trash or send them back or something.  To sell them to a used bookstore, one within close proximity to my residence, and knowing I'm a book collector who frequents these jernts is, well, something - not sure what.  Karma, that's the word that keeps popping up.  My instinct was to write an immediate e-mail, or take a photo of the books and post on Facebook with a pithy comment, where they'd be sure to see it.  But after talking to friends, karma will take care of all of this.

I am soooo glad you spoke to friends before doing any of those things!!!!!  I know it hurts, rightfully so, but it is best to be careful where you vent.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Jane on March 09, 2013, 04:53:43 PM
Sorry, BK, about your revolting discovery today.  I recommend you stop looking at/for those books while I stop looking at certain ladies' Facebook pages.

Good idea Ginny.  Will you both remove these people from your FB friends?
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Jane on March 09, 2013, 04:55:05 PM
DR Danise do the pills say Dr. Oz on them?  If so I would write to him that he needs a warning on them and how sick you got.  I bet he has a FB page ;)
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: bk on March 09, 2013, 04:55:17 PM
I took a diet pill in 1985. Never again. Of course, if I was as thin now as I was in 1985, I wouldn't need a diet pill. What was I thinking?

I took a few once, never again.  Even more amazing is my father gave them to me because I was overweight.  Even at my heaviest I wasn't overweight.

Bruce did you think I was fat in high school?

You?  Fat?  You were a skinny little thing.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Danise on March 09, 2013, 04:55:33 PM
I wish I had gone to see Elaine Paige the other night.  I guess I have a thing about going out on a "school" night.

Funny you should say that, DR KevinH.  I tell people all the time that when I was younger, I caught the school bus and went to school with the kids.  I'm 54, I still catch a bus and still feel like I'm going to school with the "big" kids now.

I also don't go out durning the "school" week.   The more things change the more they stay the same.

I also remember how I wanted to stay up and watch the "Tonight Show", now it gets to be nine o'clock and I can't wait to go to bed.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Charles Pogue on March 09, 2013, 04:55:55 PM
TOD:

Fav Plummer Films: 

INSIDE DAISY CLOVER
NIGHT OF THE GENERALS
OEDIPUS THE KING
ROYAL HUNT OF THE SUN
WATERLOO
CONDUCT UNBECOMING
MAN WHO WOULD BE KING
MURDER BY DECREE
LAST STATION
CAESAR & CLEOPATRA (Televised play)
I'm also looking forward to his BARRYMORE.

Donald Sutherland:

DIRTY DOZEN
OEDIPUS THE KING
M.A.S.H.
START THE REVOLUTION WITHOUT ME
THE EAGLE HAS LANDED
ANIMAL HOUSE
ORDEAL BY INNOCENCE (also had Chris Plummer in it)
ORDINARY PEOPLE
SIX DEGREES OF SEPERATION

BK, what an awful thing to find someone has so cavalierly and insensitively dispense with a gift.  I don't even rid myself of books that I personally don't like that have been personally inscribed to me by strangers.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Jane on March 09, 2013, 04:56:41 PM
Since it's the beginning of Daylight Saving Time, I've already put my alarm clock ahead. 

Keith changed his car clock on the way home from the gym today.  My car has been out of sink for months now & will finally be correct tomorrow.

The clock on my night table will adjust to the correct time while I am sleeping.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Jane on March 09, 2013, 04:57:56 PM
After a slightly depressing visit with my Mom, I came home to find online evidence that a group of women who I thought were friends had a farewell gathering today for one of them who's relocating to the northern part of the state.  I was not invited.  Pizza, wine, and chocolate frozen yogurt for dinner were called for.

Aww Ginny, I'm sorry on both counts.  Are you sure your oversight was intentional?

It probably wasn't malicious, but the result of my not being as active recently on our online conversations about printed quilted handbags.

I'm glad it wasn't malicious, just thoughtless.  Of course that still changes how you feel about them.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: TCB on March 09, 2013, 04:58:09 PM
Iam sure that John G already has one of these, but for the rest of us; make sure you "save" this new product.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo_t_zg2yLU&feature=player_detailpage

Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Danise on March 09, 2013, 04:58:33 PM
DR Danise do the pills say Dr. Oz on them?  If so I would write to him that he needs a warning on them and how sick you got.  I bet he has a FB page ;)
  No, he doesn't have a "brand" he just recommend that Raspberry Keystones would help you lose weight on his show. They were selling some at Walmart and I read all the reviews on line.  No one mentioned what happened to me.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Jane on March 09, 2013, 04:58:55 PM
I took a diet pill in 1985. Never again. Of course, if I was as thin now as I was in 1985, I wouldn't need a diet pill. What was I thinking?

I took a few once, never again.  Even more amazing is my father gave them to me because I was overweight.  Even at my heaviest I wasn't overweight.

Bruce did you think I was fat in high school?

You?  Fat?  You were a skinny little thing.

And when the neighbors were all saying how good I looked from my weight gain I was put on a diet at home.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Danise on March 09, 2013, 04:59:46 PM
I guess that is why you really should see your doctor before trying anything.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Ginny on March 09, 2013, 05:00:02 PM
Sorry, BK, about your revolting discovery today.  I recommend you stop looking at/for those books while I stop looking at certain ladies' Facebook pages.

Good idea Ginny.  Will you both remove these people from your FB friends?

Thought about it, but decided that's too "junior high."
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: bk on March 09, 2013, 05:01:01 PM
Pogue, I agree.   If something is given to me as a gift and especially if it's inscribed to me by the author, I would never sell it no matter what.  I'm afraid these people are beyond help - what caused this I will never ever know.  And that's fine.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: KevinH on March 09, 2013, 05:02:06 PM
Iam sure that John G already has one of these, but for the rest of us; make sure you "save" this new product.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo_t_zg2yLU&feature=player_detailpage







What will they think of next?
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: bk on March 09, 2013, 05:02:28 PM
I gotta tell you.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Jane on March 09, 2013, 05:02:45 PM
Iam sure that John G already has one of these, but for the rest of us; make sure you "save" this new product.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo_t_zg2yLU&feature=player_detailpage



DR TCB I think you have too much free time. ;)
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: bk on March 09, 2013, 05:02:51 PM
I guess I should shave and get ready for Panama Hattie.  I'm not motivated right now, but I must, I must.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: bk on March 09, 2013, 05:02:59 PM
Now, get me off this damn page.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Jane on March 09, 2013, 05:03:33 PM
DR Danise do the pills say Dr. Oz on them?  If so I would write to him that he needs a warning on them and how sick you got.  I bet he has a FB page ;)
  No, he doesn't have a "brand" he just recommend that Raspberry Keystones would help you lose weight on his show. They were selling some at Walmart and I read all the reviews on line.  No one mentioned what happened to me.

If you saw him recommend it on his show you should write & complain.  Do you plan to get a refund?
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Jennifer on March 09, 2013, 05:04:24 PM
After a slightly depressing visit with my Mom, I came home to find online evidence that a group of women who I thought were friends had a farewell gathering today for one of them who's relocating to the northern part of the state.  I was not invited.  Pizza, wine, and chocolate frozen yogurt for dinner were called for.

Aww Ginny, I'm sorry on both counts.  Are you sure your oversight was intentional?

I agree with DR Jane. I am sorry that you were overlooked. But maybe it wasn't intentional. You seem like a wonderful person and I cannot imagine that these "friends" would have intentionally tried to hurt you. Maybe they each thought that someone else had invited you.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: KevinH on March 09, 2013, 05:04:49 PM
Post deleted.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Jane on March 09, 2013, 05:04:58 PM
Sorry, BK, about your revolting discovery today.  I recommend you stop looking at/for those books while I stop looking at certain ladies' Facebook pages.

Good idea Ginny.  Will you both remove these people from your FB friends?

Thought about it, but decided that's too "junior high."

When I asked I hadn't read you didn't think it was malicious.

Thinking about Bruce, if he removes them then he can't spy on them.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Jennifer on March 09, 2013, 05:05:58 PM
After a slightly depressing visit with my Mom, I came home to find online evidence that a group of women who I thought were friends had a farewell gathering today for one of them who's relocating to the northern part of the state.  I was not invited.  Pizza, wine, and chocolate frozen yogurt for dinner were called for.

Aww Ginny, I'm sorry on both counts.  Are you sure your oversight was intentional?

It probably wasn't malicious, but the result of my not being as active recently on our online conversations about printed quilted handbags.

I'm glad it wasn't malicious, just thoughtless.  Of course that still changes how you feel about them.

Well thoughtless or careless is way better than malicious. Don't let it get you down.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: KevinH on March 09, 2013, 05:06:39 PM
Page 5!
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: bk on March 09, 2013, 05:09:52 PM
Page five?  Five pages?
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: bk on March 09, 2013, 05:10:00 PM
Get me off this damn page.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Danise on March 09, 2013, 05:10:09 PM
Iam sure that John G already has one of these, but for the rest of us; make sure you "save" this new product.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo_t_zg2yLU&feature=player_detailpage







What will they think of next?
  Errr, one would have to hope that the correct  ahhh item was brought forth or there could be an arrest made. ;)  And I think there could be a very strong possibility of that happening anyway.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Jennifer on March 09, 2013, 05:12:26 PM
Pogue, I agree.   If something is given to me as a gift and especially if it's inscribed to me by the author, I would never sell it no matter what.  I'm afraid these people are beyond help - what caused this I will never ever know.  And that's fine.

BK, I would definitely NOT email them. That sounds like such a bad idea.  Is it possible that when the parents were mad at you that they just decided to get rid of everything you gave them?

I would really not blame anything on the daughter. She's just a kid.

The thing is, how much money could they have gotten for selling the books to the used book store?  I really don't think that you should do anything. Not taking pictures of the books. Not sending lawyers letters. Calm down and think things through. In the grand scheme of things, what they did was not nice.  But you haven't been close to them for quite a while.  They obviously have issues. But those are their issues. I would just let it go.




Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Ginny on March 09, 2013, 05:18:24 PM
Why am I watching a Golden Girls marathon when I've seen all the shows before? I guess because I still think they're very funny.

Same reason I'm watching NCIS reruns on USA...

Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Charles Pogue on March 09, 2013, 05:20:01 PM
Pogue, I agree.   If something is given to me as a gift and especially if it's inscribed to me by the author, I would never sell it no matter what.  I'm afraid these people are beyond help - what caused this I will never ever know.  And that's fine.

BK, I would definitely NOT email them. That sounds like such a bad idea.  Is it possible that when the parents were mad at you that they just decided to get rid of everything you gave them?

I would really not blame anything on the daughter. She's just a kid.

The thing is, how much money could they have gotten for selling the books to the used book store?  I really don't think that you should do anything. Not taking pictures of the books. Not sending lawyers letters. Calm down and think things through. In the grand scheme of things, what they did was not nice.  But you haven't been close to them for quite a while.  They obviously have issues. But those are their issues. I would just let it go.






This is good advice...unless there are indeed artistic issues about arangements and things that deserve compensation.  And that is best handled on the advice of a lawyer.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: FJL on March 09, 2013, 05:22:07 PM
Sorry, BK, about your revolting discovery today.  I recommend you stop looking at/for those books while I stop looking at certain ladies' Facebook pages.

Good idea Ginny.  Will you both remove these people from your FB friends?

Thought about it, but decided that's too "junior high."


That has happened to me and when I asked it was shown to me that the email was sent and sure enough it was there in my spam folder, but neither my Blackberry nor Aol had registered it .  But i guess there's no smooth way.  This can't be an intentional slight, I just feel it, just someone being forgetful when drawing up their list.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Jennifer on March 09, 2013, 05:24:55 PM
DR Ginny I would efinitely not unfriend those people. I totally agree. This is way too junior high. I"m sure there is a reasonable explanation.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: elmore3003 on March 09, 2013, 05:25:23 PM
Channel 13, which seems to have a fund drive every time I turn around, is have a fund drive quelle surprise!, so no Britcoms tonight. I will move on to the Welsh mining family.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: bk on March 09, 2013, 05:25:57 PM
Pogue, I agree.   If something is given to me as a gift and especially if it's inscribed to me by the author, I would never sell it no matter what.  I'm afraid these people are beyond help - what caused this I will never ever know.  And that's fine.

BK, I would definitely NOT email them. That sounds like such a bad idea.  Is it possible that when the parents were mad at you that they just decided to get rid of everything you gave them?

I would really not blame anything on the daughter. She's just a kid.

The thing is, how much money could they have gotten for selling the books to the used book store?  I really don't think that you should do anything. Not taking pictures of the books. Not sending lawyers letters. Calm down and think things through. In the grand scheme of things, what they did was not nice.  But you haven't been close to them for quite a while.  They obviously have issues. But those are their issues. I would just let it go.






As Pogue says above, I have to have a lawyer e-mail them because I'm sure they will continue to attempt to use my material, arrangements and patter, all of which I own and which I will not allow.  They do not deserve them and they are not entitled to them.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: FJL on March 09, 2013, 05:33:09 PM
BK - I've learned lately never to be surprised these days, and sad I'm not feeling level-headed enough right now to offer valuable thoughts, but it sounds really terrible to have discovered that, and also having to hold it in at the store when you found it.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: FJL on March 09, 2013, 05:35:23 PM
Channel 13, which seems to have a fund drive every time I turn around, is have a fund drive quelle surprise!, so no Britcoms tonight. I will move on to the Welsh mining family.

Toby and Dylan were very excited about this Welsh dining family, but they've never been good readers.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Jane on March 09, 2013, 05:35:44 PM
Pogue, I agree.   If something is given to me as a gift and especially if it's inscribed to me by the author, I would never sell it no matter what.  I'm afraid these people are beyond help - what caused this I will never ever know.  And that's fine.

BK, I would definitely NOT email them. That sounds like such a bad idea.  Is it possible that when the parents were mad at you that they just decided to get rid of everything you gave them?

I would really not blame anything on the daughter. She's just a kid.

The thing is, how much money could they have gotten for selling the books to the used book store?  I really don't think that you should do anything. Not taking pictures of the books. Not sending lawyers letters. Calm down and think things through. In the grand scheme of things, what they did was not nice.  But you haven't been close to them for quite a while.  They obviously have issues. But those are their issues. I would just let it go.






As Pogue says above, I have to have a lawyer e-mail them because I'm sure they will continue to attempt to use my material, arrangements and patter, all of which I own and which I will not allow.  They do not deserve them and they are not entitled to them.

Bruce I thought you were going out and was about to, kind of, explain this to Jennifer.  LOL-I'm glad I kept reading first.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: bk on March 09, 2013, 05:37:54 PM
We artistes tend to be emotional beings and always have the instinct to respond immediately and not pleasantly.  But what does one gain from that, exactly?  Momentary satisfaction, I suppose, but that's about it.  Saying nothing is the high road - they can do what they please and when people like this create this aura of negativity, one doesn't have to do anything at all - one just sits back and karma does the rest.  And when I've behaved poorly in my past life, believe me I paid thanks to karma - which is why I constantly strive to be a decent human being - who needs bad karma?  Not me.  That I leave to them.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Jane on March 09, 2013, 05:57:04 PM
I pulled a muscle or did something in my hip today.  It isn't too bad if I keep getting up & moving.  I went for a short walk before and after getting my hair cut today. 

I need to move around again.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Ginny on March 09, 2013, 05:58:15 PM
 ...Saying nothing is the high road...

My sentiments, exactly!
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Ginny on March 09, 2013, 05:59:09 PM
Hip vibes for DR Jane!
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Cillaliz on March 09, 2013, 06:08:40 PM
Hi all, haven't caught up for the past couple days so VIbest to all who need them and Congrats to all who have accomplished something
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Jennifer on March 09, 2013, 06:09:16 PM
Pogue, I agree.   If something is given to me as a gift and especially if it's inscribed to me by the author, I would never sell it no matter what.  I'm afraid these people are beyond help - what caused this I will never ever know.  And that's fine.

BK, I would definitely NOT email them. That sounds like such a bad idea.  Is it possible that when the parents were mad at you that they just decided to get rid of everything you gave them?

I would really not blame anything on the daughter. She's just a kid.

The thing is, how much money could they have gotten for selling the books to the used book store?  I really don't think that you should do anything. Not taking pictures of the books. Not sending lawyers letters. Calm down and think things through. In the grand scheme of things, what they did was not nice.  But you haven't been close to them for quite a while.  They obviously have issues. But those are their issues. I would just let it go.






As Pogue says above, I have to have a lawyer e-mail them because I'm sure they will continue to attempt to use my material, arrangements and patter, all of which I own and which I will not allow.  They do not deserve them and they are not entitled to them.

Have they used your material and arrangements? I thought that you had told them not to do this.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Cillaliz on March 09, 2013, 06:10:10 PM
I won tickets to the Iowa Piano Competition but am not feeling well today so I decided not to go.  The good news is a friend called to see if I had any extra tickets for a couple students in town from Japan.  I was so glad I could say yes and Yamiko picked them up about an hour before the concert.   
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Jennifer on March 09, 2013, 06:10:27 PM
I pulled a muscle or did something in my hip today.  It isn't too bad if I keep getting up & moving.  I went for a short walk before and after getting my hair cut today. 

I need to move around again.

Feel better DR Jane!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Cillaliz on March 09, 2013, 06:12:18 PM
I did go last night to the semi-final chamber music round.  They were fabulous.   World class and literally from all over the world. I am sorry I'm not there, but it just isnt' happening.  I did sleep for 3 1/2 hours this afternoon
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Cillaliz on March 09, 2013, 06:12:41 PM
I think I'm catching Edith's bad cold
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Jennifer on March 09, 2013, 06:17:16 PM
We artistes tend to be emotional beings and always have the instinct to respond immediately and not pleasantly.  But what does one gain from that, exactly?  Momentary satisfaction, I suppose, but that's about it.  Saying nothing is the high road - they can do what they please and when people like this create this aura of negativity, one doesn't have to do anything at all - one just sits back and karma does the rest.  And when I've behaved poorly in my past life, believe me I paid thanks to karma - which is why I constantly strive to be a decent human being - who needs bad karma?  Not me.  That I leave to them.

I think responding when you are emotional is not a good thing. So I'm glad that you decided to wait.

I have a question though. Why are you so mad at them? You don't know for sure that they didn't do this months ago before you sort of reconciled with them.  What they did was really not nice.  But it sort of reminds me of what someone does when they break up with someone else. They get rid of all their stuff.  Should they have done this? No. Was it nice? No.  Does it hurt your feelings. Of course.

I think you mentioned once that they were dealing with other issues. Just take the high road here.  No need to wish them bad karma.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Jennifer on March 09, 2013, 06:17:28 PM
Feel better DR Cillaliz!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Ginny on March 09, 2013, 06:19:02 PM
Feel better DR Cillaliz!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

From me, too!
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Jane on March 09, 2013, 06:23:22 PM
I did go last night to the semi-final chamber music round.  They were fabulous.   World class and literally from all over the world. I am sorry I'm not there, but it just isnt' happening.  I did sleep for 3 1/2 hours this afternoon

I'm glad you at least made it to the semi-final ground.

VIBES THIS COLD DOESN'T LINGER!!!
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Jane on March 09, 2013, 06:24:48 PM
Thank you DR's Ginny & Jennifer.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Jane on March 09, 2013, 06:26:30 PM
We artistes tend to be emotional beings and always have the instinct to respond immediately and not pleasantly.  But what does one gain from that, exactly?  Momentary satisfaction, I suppose, but that's about it.  Saying nothing is the high road - they can do what they please and when people like this create this aura of negativity, one doesn't have to do anything at all - one just sits back and karma does the rest.  And when I've behaved poorly in my past life, believe me I paid thanks to karma - which is why I constantly strive to be a decent human being - who needs bad karma?  Not me.  That I leave to them.

You don't know for sure that they didn't do this months ago before you sort of reconciled with them.  What they did was really not nice.  But it sort of reminds me of what someone does when they break up with someone else. They get rid of all their stuff.  Should they have done this? No. Was it nice? No.  Does it hurt your feelings. Of course.


Good point about the timing of when they did this.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: bk on March 09, 2013, 06:32:13 PM
We artistes tend to be emotional beings and always have the instinct to respond immediately and not pleasantly.  But what does one gain from that, exactly?  Momentary satisfaction, I suppose, but that's about it.  Saying nothing is the high road - they can do what they please and when people like this create this aura of negativity, one doesn't have to do anything at all - one just sits back and karma does the rest.  And when I've behaved poorly in my past life, believe me I paid thanks to karma - which is why I constantly strive to be a decent human being - who needs bad karma?  Not me.  That I leave to them.

I think responding when you are emotional is not a good thing. So I'm glad that you decided to wait.

I have a question though. Why are you so mad at them? You don't know for sure that they didn't do this months ago before you sort of reconciled with them.  What they did was really not nice.  But it sort of reminds me of what someone does when they break up with someone else. They get rid of all their stuff.  Should they have done this? No. Was it nice? No.  Does it hurt your feelings. Of course.

I think you mentioned once that they were dealing with other issues. Just take the high road here.  No need to wish them bad karma.


There has never been a sort of reconciliation.  They have treated me with disregard since last July for reasons only known to them.  They've apologized once, said they were going to make it right right after the first of the year - they haven't.  I don't have anger - I had nausea seeing the books.  And I don't need to wish them bad karma and don't - I just know enough about karma to know that it will do its work and I'm sorry to say that people who do things like this deserve what they get.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: bk on March 09, 2013, 06:32:38 PM
Oh, and they didn't do it months ago because I was in the store five weeks ago.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Jane on March 09, 2013, 06:35:31 PM
Oh, and they didn't do it months ago because I was in the store five weeks ago.

I had thought you left things on a better note during your last communications, not that they could really be trusted.  I doubt you will ever understand their actions.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: FJL on March 09, 2013, 06:37:00 PM
We artistes tend to be emotional beings and always have the instinct to respond immediately and not pleasantly.  But what does one gain from that, exactly?  Momentary satisfaction, I suppose, but that's about it.  Saying nothing is the high road - they can do what they please and when people like this create this aura of negativity, one doesn't have to do anything at all - one just sits back and karma does the rest.  And when I've behaved poorly in my past life, believe me I paid thanks to karma - which is why I constantly strive to be a decent human being - who needs bad karma?  Not me.  That I leave to them.

You don't know for sure that they didn't do this months ago before you sort of reconciled with them.  What they did was really not nice.  But it sort of reminds me of what someone does when they break up with someone else. They get rid of all their stuff.  Should they have done this? No. Was it nice? No.  Does it hurt your feelings. Of course.


Good point about the timing of when they did this.

That is interesting, Jennifer,  You can;t really tell from the time they end up on the shelf because it takes time for the staff to sort the books that coem in.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: FJL on March 09, 2013, 06:47:12 PM
BK - You can always ask.  If the true answer is "oh, we did that with the books before we stopped being mad" most normal "innocent" people would happily joyfully say so and be thrilled at the chance to say so and make things go right rather than keep the conflict going.

Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: FJL on March 09, 2013, 06:48:54 PM
Jane - hope you;re ffeeling OK!!!!
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: FJL on March 09, 2013, 06:49:08 PM
Vibes to Cilla
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Jane on March 09, 2013, 06:58:43 PM
Thanks DR FJL.  I hope so. 
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Jane on March 09, 2013, 06:58:50 PM
'night
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Ginny on March 09, 2013, 07:00:49 PM
Time to make the donuts reset the clocks - 'night!
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Cillaliz on March 09, 2013, 07:05:26 PM
Thanks FJL
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 09, 2013, 07:08:33 PM
It's been raining all day today
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Cillaliz on March 09, 2013, 07:08:45 PM
Tonight it's supposed to turn to snow
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Cillaliz on March 09, 2013, 07:10:51 PM
Didn't get my work done for the office today, but I think I needed the 3 1/2 hour nap.  I still have tomorrow and tomorrow night to do it.  It will get done, it always does.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Cillaliz on March 09, 2013, 07:11:54 PM
Sorry you've had to go through all this BK.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: TCB on March 09, 2013, 08:07:02 PM
From DR TCB:
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Today was a beautiful day here in Western Washington.  Bright blue skies and temperatures in the 50's.  And I had a nice leisurely lunch with two old friends.  One was the first girl I ever went on a date with, and one was the girl I was engaged to while in college.

I'm glad you had a nice afternoon out.  How is it the two women are also friends?


The three of us went to grade school, junior high school, and high school together.  My ex- fiancé, who lives in Vegas, has been upvisiting for the last ten days.  Last Saturday night, our reunion group had a get-together for her, but it was held in a very noisy bar, so there was not much chance for conversation.  Thus, lunch for three.
 
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: vixmom on March 09, 2013, 08:09:10 PM
today I slept until nearly 10 AM - quite unusual for me -
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: vixmom on March 09, 2013, 08:11:20 PM
then I got up  dressed and drove the Vixter to collect her car from the shop, only the shop, despite  posted signage stating they were open, was not, in fact, open, but rather locked up tighter than a drum with  the Vixters car  safely locked in the garage
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: vixmom on March 09, 2013, 08:11:31 PM
so we came home
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Post by: vixmom on March 09, 2013, 08:12:03 PM
The Vixter had lunch plans so Vixdad and I went to the IHOP for a late breakfast
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: vixmom on March 09, 2013, 08:12:32 PM
Then I went to the Honda dealership to discuss warranty plans
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Post by: vixmom on March 09, 2013, 08:12:45 PM
then I ran many errands
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Post by: vixmom on March 09, 2013, 08:13:08 PM
then I came home and cooked dinner
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: vixmom on March 09, 2013, 08:13:41 PM
steak terriyaki, wild rice with cranberries and corn in a butter sauce
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: vixmom on March 09, 2013, 08:30:59 PM
and then as I was flipping through the channels I found them introducing Grand Hotel on TCM - I had never actually seen this movie (nor the musical- except for the Tonys' clip)  so I decided to watch it
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: vixmom on March 09, 2013, 08:33:37 PM
Apparently it is Hotels night because it was followed by Weekend at the Waldorf - which didn't "grab" me  so I shut it off and came here
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: vixmom on March 09, 2013, 08:34:09 PM
and that's where I was, if anybody cares
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: ChasSmith on March 09, 2013, 08:35:12 PM
Boy, I missed some stuff once everyone got to posting today.

I love finding autographed books, but I always wonder what the circumstances were that put the book in the store.  Often, I suppose, it's from someone having died and their belongings being sold.  Some of the people selling the books may not even know or care that there was a signature or inscription.  I've found a few that were damned nice, and I will never part with them.

And I have indeed wondered what it must feel like for authors to find their own books that way.  Oh, here's a little cautionary tale...

A couple of months ago I purchased a book about the making of Lawrence of Arabia from a seller on Amazon Marketplace.  It's the one by Morris and Raskin, and both -- or at least Raskin -- post frequently along with Robert Harris and others in the Lawrence threads on Home Theater Forum.  It's not a rare book, but it's been out of print long enough to make really good copies a nice find, and these guys encourage people to seek them out from the secondhand dealers, because they want the book appreciated, not languishing on some store's shelf.

Anyhoo, I was thrilled with the condition of the book -- a copy that had just flown under the radar and which I got for a song -- but even happier when I found an inscription from not one, but both of the authors.  I mentioned this in the thread, and Lawrie Raskin was interested to hear who it had been signed to back in the early 1990s.  As I was responding, I had a sudden fear that it would be someone he knew, the worst case being a friend, and I wished I'd kept my mouth shut.  Fortunately, he didn't know the name; further, he recognized the inscription as being one that they signed a couple of hundred copies for, and all was well.  In fact, the story of those copies was quite interesting, but he didn't want to post it publicly, just told me about it in an email.

I've probably forgotten a nuance or two, but the main point is that I was so relieved to learn that I hadn't been party to bringing an author any grief!

So, back to BK's experience -- how amazing, what was there and what wasn't (i.e., the Hofstetters).  Gotta wonder about that.  But however passive-aggressive or plain old aggressive or malicious or desperate the act was, it's that family's own burden to deal with.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: vixmom on March 09, 2013, 08:41:12 PM
Ginny, I am sorry your friends disappointed you but it may be that there was a miscommunication.

When I was on AOL I was forever getting emails for someone who possess the same name - but lives in North Carolina - I was constantly receiving invitations to play tennis, go to Boy Scout , Church and  PTA  events, all misdirected communications to my name twin -  I would repeatedly tell these people they had the wrong woman and to please call their woman and get the correct emails address but none the less for years I would get these  emails which of course meant that the poor lady in North Carolina was NOT

Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: ChasSmith on March 09, 2013, 08:42:19 PM
And now I must set a few clocks forward and make sure I will be up and at 'em and in appropriate fettle to play a matinee tomorrow.  
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: ChasSmith on March 09, 2013, 08:43:49 PM
And in addition to BK's experience, we have DR Ginny's.  What a day!
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: ChasSmith on March 09, 2013, 08:44:27 PM
Oy!
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: ChasSmith on March 09, 2013, 08:44:47 PM
Gyu Kaku!
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: vixmom on March 09, 2013, 08:48:42 PM
BK - you already knew these people for what they are, so, while I understand that the find was disappointing, I am not sure it should have been surprising.

We cannot control how others act, only how we react.   Letting them know how badly it hurt you can only benefit them and hurt you further.

I would urge you to try not to dwell on it.  Life is too short to waste it on faux friends. The whole episode will make a couple of chapters in the next edition of your memiors
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: TCB on March 09, 2013, 08:55:59 PM
BK and Ginny,

I am so sorry that you have both had to face the ugly reality of some people.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: TCB on March 09, 2013, 09:35:00 PM
Pogue, I agree.   If something is given to me as a gift and especially if it's inscribed to me by the author, I would never sell it no matter what.  I'm afraid these people are beyond help - what caused this I will never ever know.  And that's fine.

BK, I would definitely NOT email them. That sounds like such a bad idea.  Is it possible that when the parents were mad at you that they just decided to get rid of everything you gave them?

I would really not blame anything on the daughter. She's just a kid.

The thing is, how much money could they have gotten for selling the books to the used book store?  I really don't think that you should do anything. Not taking pictures of the books. Not sending lawyers letters. Calm down and think things through. In the grand scheme of things, what they did was not nice.  But you haven't been close to them for quite a while.  They obviously have issues. But those are their issues. I would just let it go.






As Pogue says above, I have to have a lawyer e-mail them because I'm sure they will continue to attempt to use my material, arrangements and patter, all of which I own and which I will not allow.  They do not deserve them and they are not entitled to them.


What about her?  Does she deserve them?  That is really the question.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: vixmom on March 09, 2013, 09:45:44 PM
well I have to be at church early and we are springing ahead so better get me some sleep
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: TCB on March 09, 2013, 10:03:58 PM
Jane, I hope you feel better soon.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: TCB on March 09, 2013, 10:12:56 PM
Then I went to the Honda dealership to discuss warranty plans



Don't buy an extended warranty!!
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: TCB on March 09, 2013, 10:21:58 PM
steak terriyaki, wild rice with cranberries and corn in a butter sauce

Wild rice with cranberries and corn in a butter sauce?
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: Cillaliz on March 09, 2013, 10:44:56 PM
Time for me to get some sleep.  I have been doing a rough estimate of my taxes.  It's not as bad as I expeccted. It's the one time of the year when I'm actually pleased that I have high overhead expenses. 
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: TCB on March 09, 2013, 10:45:41 PM
Time for me to get some sleep.  I have been doing a rough estimate of my taxes.  It's not as bad as I expeccted. It's the one time of the year when I'm actually pleased that I have high overhead expenses. 


Feel better soon, Cilla.
Title: Re: GYU KAKU
Post by: TCB on March 09, 2013, 10:47:40 PM
Time for me to get some sleep.  I have been doing a rough estimate of my taxes.  It's not as bad as I expeccted. It's the one time of the year when I'm actually pleased that I have high overhead expenses. 


I don't know if I have already mentioned my income tax.  I ended up owing $5,000.00!