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Title: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: bk on March 24, 2013, 11:45:25 PM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were the notes they needed to be, and now it is time for you to post until the needy cows come home.
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Post by: bk on March 24, 2013, 11:46:19 PM
And the word of the day is: PRETERITION!
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Post by: Ben on March 25, 2013, 02:27:34 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Ben on March 25, 2013, 02:28:12 AM
Yes, Deb, the link is good for one week. The show will be up at Beverley's site until next Sunday at around 6pm.
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Post by: Doug R on March 25, 2013, 04:27:42 AM
Set off in the motor this morning and after a few yards started wondering what the flapping noise was. Stopped the car, looked out the window and saw I had a flat. Drove back into the drive, looked on the internet and found a local mobile tire supplier, who I'm now waiting for, having said they'll be here within the hour.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 25, 2013, 04:28:49 AM
Good morning, all!

The noisy neighbor is back, and he spent a good deal of time walking about kast night before settling down and around 3:30am, the printer started up again. After the last time this happened, I've been trning it odd before going to bed, and I forgot last night.

Today is a Toyland day. I have to wait for a paper shipment, and tomorrow I have to wait for binding supplies. I have no plans beyond that today.

The ATLANTIC has a review of Gary Marmorstein's new biography of Lorenz Hart:
http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2013/04/words-and-music/309249/
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Post by: Michael on March 25, 2013, 05:03:17 AM
good morning to all
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Post by: Michael on March 25, 2013, 05:04:09 AM
happy passover to those that celebrate.

have a successful first seder
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Post by: Doug R on March 25, 2013, 05:25:54 AM
Tire fitted. I can now get out again  :)
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Post by: Sam on March 25, 2013, 05:26:03 AM
 ;D
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Post by: Sam on March 25, 2013, 05:27:04 AM
Have a really good week everyone.   :) :) :)

Mega vibes.

 ;D
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Post by: Sam on March 25, 2013, 05:27:25 AM
Tired.

Work.

 :)
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Post by: Kerry on March 25, 2013, 05:29:22 AM
Oh dear, it's Monday again.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 25, 2013, 06:48:30 AM
Greetings from Toyland!

Just as I was ready to leave, one of the electric outlets in my apartment - and there are far too few! - went out, shutting down my tv, DVD, reading lamp, alarm clock, and several other lights and appliances. I sent an electrician request to my landlord and also checked with my super about an electrician.  God alone knows when this repair will occur, so I am a bit pissed at the moment.
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Post by: John G. on March 25, 2013, 06:51:30 AM
Good morning, all.

Happy Passover!

And Happy Monday vibes.
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Post by: Ginny on March 25, 2013, 07:12:57 AM
Monday morning greetings!  It is still snowing, but surfaces that have been plowed and salted are clear.  That includes our driveway - our guy must have been here before we woke up this morning - so Richard and I are getting ourselves ready to go to Cathy's funeral.
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Post by: Druxy on March 25, 2013, 07:21:21 AM
TOD:

HORROR OF DRACULA (and not because Christopher Lee used to be a publicity client)
QUATERMASS AND THE PIT
DR. JEKYLL AND SISTER HYDE
  (Martine Beswick is a friend)
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 25, 2013, 07:22:58 AM
DR ELMORE:  My suggestion....kite & key.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 25, 2013, 07:45:55 AM
That is an interesting review DR ELMORE.  Thanks for the link.

TOD:

I like Christopher Lee more than I like Peter Cushing....and they have done so many films together, I certainly expected them sooner or later to turn up in a version of THE ODD COUPLE.

Of the Hammer Films - I particularly like:

Curse of the Werewolf
Plague of the Zombies
The Mummy
Brides of Dracula
Kiss of the Vampire
Evil of Frankenstein
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 25, 2013, 07:52:19 AM
Precious is having reverse sneezes today.....sounds worse than it is.  We have to massage her throat when it happens.
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Post by: John G. on March 25, 2013, 08:05:17 AM
TOD:
I don't enough of the Hammer films to comment. I've always enjoyed Christopher Lee, but outside of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," I can't think of a film of his. (Except the LOTR movies, which I was not a fan of.)
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 25, 2013, 08:14:14 AM
DR ELMORE:  My suggestion....kite & key.

And not the stove as well?
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Post by: John G. on March 25, 2013, 08:31:07 AM
Interesting review of the Larry Hart, Larry. Thanks for posting the link. And once again the one comment that gets it totally wrong is the Ethan Mordden comment. Larry Hart and Cole Porter were different simply because they were two different people. Both could be cynical about love, both could be incredibly, romantically passionate. Both could be masochistic, both could be clever. I find Porter the more sophisticated of the two and possibly more accomplished, because he also wrote his own music and because his work ethic was greater. But comparisons such as Mordden's are off base and worthless.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 25, 2013, 08:50:20 AM
Of course Cole Porter was more sophisticated - he was from Indiana.
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Post by: Doug R on March 25, 2013, 09:00:00 AM
TOD:

I'm not a fan of Peter Cushing or Christopher Lee or of the Hammer horror films in general (which, when seeing them as a teenager, I thought were poorly made when compared to Roger Corman's Edgar Allan Poe films) so my sole choice would be THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES. The only Hammer films I really liked were the black and white, psycho-thrillers written by Jimmy Sangster and the Quatermass films.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: bk on March 25, 2013, 09:01:56 AM
Happy Passover to our Jewish dear readers and lurkers.  I guess I'm observing this coming Saturday.
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Post by: bk on March 25, 2013, 09:02:36 AM
I'm up at least an hour earlier than I wanted to be - took me a while to fall asleep and then I awoke a few times during the night.
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Post by: bk on March 25, 2013, 09:02:48 AM
Page one?  One page?
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 25, 2013, 09:13:21 AM
Why is tonight different from any other night?
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 25, 2013, 10:02:58 AM
I've proofed the scene change and the Exit Music, and all that's left to be done is "Clementina."  When the4 copyist finishes it, the first draft of the score is finished and we can see how much damage needs to be repaired and buttressed.

I'm heading for home now. No word from my landlord, but that's par.
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Post by: Jane on March 25, 2013, 10:25:03 AM
From DR Vixmom:
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I suspect I had more calories in that one meal than DR Jane had all week

LOL, not with the Haagen-Dazs ice cream I eat, even if it is only a little bit every day it adds up.

That is a busy weekend you had and it sounds wonderful. 

I have taken many a donation, mine & a collection from a group, to shelters but I have never been part of a group that put together such a nice gift bag.
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Post by: Jane on March 25, 2013, 10:39:37 AM
Now I'm in the mood for Kugel.  While similar I preferred my mother's recipe to Keith's mother's, however, that was lost when my sister lost my mother's cook book.  Somewhere I have my mother in-law's recipes along with a my own that was a combination of my memory of my mother's & my mother in-law's recipe.

I like lots of raisins in my noodle Kugel.

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Post by: Jrand74 on March 25, 2013, 11:14:56 AM
Why wasn't The Ten Commandments on ABC last night?
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Post by: Jennifer on March 25, 2013, 11:19:46 AM
Why wasn't The Ten Commandments on ABC last night?

Next Saturday.
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Post by: bk on March 25, 2013, 11:34:57 AM
Back from a three-mile jog.
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Post by: George on March 25, 2013, 12:05:51 PM
Greetings from Toyland!

Just as I was ready to leave, one of the electric outlets in my apartment - and there are far too few! - went out, shutting down my tv, DVD, reading lamp, alarm clock, and several other lights and appliances. I sent an electrician request to my landlord and also checked with my super about an electrician.  God alone knows when this repair will occur, so I am a bit pissed at the moment.

. ~~~Electric Vibes for DR Larry!!~~~ .

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Post by: Jane on March 25, 2013, 12:18:59 PM
Tire fitted. I can now get out again  :)

That didn't take too long.
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Post by: Jane on March 25, 2013, 12:21:04 PM
Greetings from Toyland!

Just as I was ready to leave, one of the electric outlets in my apartment - and there are far too few! - went out, shutting down my tv, DVD, reading lamp, alarm clock, and several other lights and appliances. I sent an electrician request to my landlord and also checked with my super about an electrician.  God alone knows when this repair will occur, so I am a bit pissed at the moment.

GOOD LUCK THIS WILL BE QUICKLY DEALT WITH!!!
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Post by: Jane on March 25, 2013, 12:21:44 PM
Monday morning greetings!  It is still snowing, but surfaces that have been plowed and salted are clear.  That includes our driveway - our guy must have been here before we woke up this morning - so Richard and I are getting ourselves ready to go to Cathy's funeral.

I'm glad you were able to get out today.
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Post by: Jane on March 25, 2013, 12:23:04 PM
No news from DR elmore, guess that means he is still without electricity :(
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Post by: Jane on March 25, 2013, 12:26:20 PM
Months ago (Craig was still here)when the button on the kitchen sink spray nozzle broke I called Kohler about getting a replacement button.  They said I needed to replace the entire spray section so I opted not to pay the price since I could manually work the sprayer.

Today I finally broke down & called Kohler to get the new part.  To my surprise the woman on the phone told me it was still under warranty.  They will be sending a new part out, along with a valve for the handle that drips, for free.  :)
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Post by: George on March 25, 2013, 12:27:33 PM
Months ago (Craig was still here)when the button on the kitchen sink spray nozzle broke I called Kohler about getting a replacement button.  They said I needed to replace the entire spray section so I opted not to pay the price since I could manually work the sprayer.

Today I finally broke down & called Kohler to get the new part.  To my surprise the woman on the phone told me it was still under warranty.  They will be sending a new part out, along with a valve for the handle that drips, for free.  :)

That's great!  Don't you love it when that happens? :D
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Post by: Jane on March 25, 2013, 12:27:55 PM
One of the reasons I delayed on the new sprayer was because of that drip.  I was deciding if I should just get a new faucet.  I'm glad I called Kohler back.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: Jane on March 25, 2013, 12:28:51 PM
Months ago (Craig was still here)when the button on the kitchen sink spray nozzle broke I called Kohler about getting a replacement button.  They said I needed to replace the entire spray section so I opted not to pay the price since I could manually work the sprayer.

Today I finally broke down & called Kohler to get the new part.  To my surprise the woman on the phone told me it was still under warranty.  They will be sending a new part out, along with a valve for the handle that drips, for free.  :)

That's great!  Don't you love it when that happens? :D

I'm thrilled.  I just don't know why the first person didn't mention it.  It is a good thing I didn't wait much longer.  I haven't a clue how long the warranty is for.
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Post by: John G. on March 25, 2013, 12:29:08 PM
Of course Cole Porter was more sophisticated - he was from Indiana.
Peru, Indiana.
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Post by: Jane on March 25, 2013, 12:29:09 PM
It also helped that we have the original receipt.
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Post by: John G. on March 25, 2013, 12:31:33 PM
(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/526931_490343941031515_154013111_n.jpg)
Here's an image of a field next to a restaurant in the Hill County I love to go to. The scenery and lighting can be incredible.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 25, 2013, 12:35:21 PM
I got home over an hour go, saw my super, the wonderful Steve Trifun, and within 10 minutes his mighty son-in-law was up here with his electrical supplies. For around 30 minutes my apartment was in the dark while the circuit breakers were turned off.  Wouldn't you know this would happen on a day that's rainy so there's no light coming in the window?

I have a repaired electrical outlet, my tv is making a lot of noise, my phone machine and VCR are updated, and my alarm has the correct time. All is good in apartment 3C/
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Post by: Jane on March 25, 2013, 12:36:29 PM
DR elmore I'm so very happy to see you. :D
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Post by: Jane on March 25, 2013, 12:37:30 PM
DR John, do you sit out on the patio with the lovely view?
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Post by: Jane on March 25, 2013, 12:39:25 PM
To all Dear Reader's who celebrate,

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qMqX67eWIYQ/T379RDKnNmI/AAAAAAAAG0w/7bb6fNfXx3w/s320/passover-10.jpg)
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Post by: Matthew on March 25, 2013, 12:41:19 PM
I'm up. productive, and other things
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Post by: John G. on March 25, 2013, 12:45:37 PM
DR John, do you sit out on the patio with the lovely view?
Close to it. You're a little off to the site, but you face what this faces or you have your back to it.
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Post by: John G. on March 25, 2013, 12:46:07 PM
I'm up. productive, and other things
I think the phrase "other things" applies to my productivity today.
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Post by: George on March 25, 2013, 01:04:48 PM
(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/526931_490343941031515_154013111_n.jpg)
Here's an image of a field next to a restaurant in the Hill County I love to go to. The scenery and lighting can be incredible.

That's a great picture, John!
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Post by: George on March 25, 2013, 01:05:04 PM
I got home over an hour go, saw my super, the wonderful Steve Trifun, and within 10 minutes his mighty son-in-law was up here with his electrical supplies. For around 30 minutes my apartment was in the dark while the circuit breakers were turned off.  Wouldn't you know this would happen on a day that's rainy so there's no light coming in the window?

I have a repaired electrical outlet, my tv is making a lot of noise, my phone machine and VCR are updated, and my alarm has the correct time. All is good in apartment 3C/

Congrats, Larry!
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Post by: MBarnum on March 25, 2013, 01:10:26 PM
TOD:

THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

THE BRIDES OF DRACULA

THE OLD DARK HOUSE

and, thanks to JRand for bringing it to my attention a couple of years back, PLAGUE OF THE ZOMBIES.
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Post by: MBarnum on March 25, 2013, 01:11:18 PM
All is Good in Apartment 3C is my next book on traveling in NYC.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 25, 2013, 01:18:16 PM
Lovely photo.

And that is pronounced - PEE-roo.
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Post by: John G. on March 25, 2013, 01:26:42 PM
What does this mean for Smash??


http://www.playbill.com/news/article/176279-Smash-Star-Debra-Messing-Cast-in-CBS-Pilot-
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Post by: John G. on March 25, 2013, 01:26:50 PM
Three!
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Post by: Doug R on March 25, 2013, 01:29:08 PM
One of my neighbours has taken to putting their recyclable waste into my bin (large wheelie bin) when theirs is full. I went to put some newspapers in it today but couldn't because it was full up. I've put a stop to them using it by moving the bin behind my locked gate. If they have too much waste for the bin, then they should do what I do if I have too much for my bin and take it to the recycle depot which is only a few minutes away.  
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Post by: George on March 25, 2013, 01:34:15 PM
One of my neighbours has taken to putting their recyclable waste into my bin (large wheelie bin) when theirs is full. I went to put some newspapers in it today but couldn't because it was full up. I've put a stop to them using it by moving the bin behind my locked gate. If they have too much waste for the bin, then they should do what I do if I have too much for my bin and take it to the recycle depot which is only a few minutes away.  

The nerve of some people! >:(
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 25, 2013, 01:36:22 PM
Good morning afternoon hell, might as well make it evening, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 25, 2013, 01:38:35 PM
I'm back home from today's high school adventures, the foul weather has thankfully avoided us (or will leave practically nothing later tonight), and we're in the clear for sunny skies and a gradual return to actual spring-like temperatures this week.  Hoo and Ray!   :)
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 25, 2013, 01:39:41 PM
Good morning afternoon hell, might as well make it evening, all.


LOL! Welcome to my world.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 25, 2013, 01:41:17 PM
Congrats to DR ELMORE on his return to civilized life.  

"There's no match for flameless electric living."  

What commercial was that?  From the 1960s, I think.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 25, 2013, 01:41:24 PM
What does this mean for Smash??


http://www.playbill.com/news/article/176279-Smash-Star-Debra-Messing-Cast-in-CBS-Pilot-

It means the SMASH cast will soon appear on SPLASH.....without you know who.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 25, 2013, 01:44:39 PM
DR Laura, the Brent Barrett as Captain Hook I'm seeing is in Schenectady, NY.  (Or Synecdoche.)

Orchestra, 4th row center, $60.  It would have been $70 but I'm going up for a weekday matinee because I don't feel like making it an overnight trip.  And I'm going by myself, so the single seat made it easier to get.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 25, 2013, 01:48:30 PM
DR Doug R, I love the Hammer B&W psychological thrillers, too.  Even those that might not be completely "thrilling".  It's a style of film that means a lot to me, and I have a very great love for late '50s, early '60s varieties of same from US studios.
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Post by: bk on March 25, 2013, 01:54:18 PM
Back from a patty melt and no fries or onion rings - calories for said patty melt are somewhere between 600 and 900 according to the various calorie sites.  The ones that list at 900 however seem to be these humungous two-patty things - the size I had is more along the lines of the 600 calorie ones, and Jerry's patty melts are really not very big.  And I jogged so I'm fine - the only other thing I'll ingest today or tonight may be fruit.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 25, 2013, 01:59:07 PM
TOD (films in no particular order)

Hammer:
ABOMINABLE SNOWMAN
HORROR OF DRACULA
BRIDES OF DRACULA
CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN
DIE! DIE! MY DARLING
HOUND OF BASKERVILLES
HYSTERIA
MANIAC
THE MUMMY
NIGHT CREATURES (CAPTAIN CLEGG - same story as Disney's DR. SYN)
QUATERMASS AND THE PIT
THE NANNY

And for bonus points (I hope there are bonus points), some favorite Amicus films because I LOVE anthologies -- especially those in the Hammer style:
ASYLUM
DR. TERROR'S HOUSE OF HORRORS
FROM BEYOND THE GRAVE
HOUSE THAT DRIPPED BLOOD
I, MONSTER
TALES FROM THE CRYPT
VAULT OF HORROR
and CITY OF THE DEAD (HORROR HOTEL).

I really like Cushing and Lee in just about anything they've done, so no real favorites as far as that goes.
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Post by: MBarnum on March 25, 2013, 02:00:10 PM
I went to IKEA for the very first time this weekend. There is this whole shopping center near the airport in Portland that I never knew existed.

It was like discovering a long lost civilization.
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Post by: MBarnum on March 25, 2013, 02:00:55 PM
Some of those Amicus anthology films are great fun, although I haven't seen any of them in many, many years.
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Post by: Laura on March 25, 2013, 02:02:26 PM
DR Laura, the Brent Barrett as Captain Hook I'm seeing is in Schenectady, NY.  (Or Synecdoche.)

Orchestra, 4th row center, $60.  It would have been $70 but I'm going up for a weekday matinee because I don't feel like making it an overnight trip.  And I'm going by myself, so the single seat made it easier to get.

I tried to get a pair of tickets in August for a January show.  The girls STILL talk about the show. And Wae-Ling watches the dvd every time she is here.
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Post by: Laura on March 25, 2013, 02:02:53 PM
I went to IKEA for the very first time this weekend. There is this whole shopping center near the airport in Portland that I never knew existed.

It was like discovering a long lost civilization.

Ha! My son LOVES IKEA.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 25, 2013, 02:04:04 PM
BTW, I got that DVD (Peter Pan) and liked it a lot.  I know everyone here said it's awful in comparison to the real live show, and of course I believe that, so I'm looking forward to this all the more.
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Post by: George on March 25, 2013, 02:05:13 PM
I went to IKEA for the very first time this weekend. There is this whole shopping center near the airport in Portland that I never knew existed.

It was like discovering a long lost civilization.

Ha! My son LOVES IKEA.

My sister LOVES IKEA, too!
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Post by: Laura on March 25, 2013, 02:05:43 PM
I think the dvd is quite good.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 25, 2013, 02:06:04 PM
I went to IKEA for the very first time this weekend. There is this whole shopping center near the airport in Portland that I never knew existed.

It was like discovering a long lost civilization.

Ha! My son LOVES IKEA.

I like it, too, but that's something I haven't been to in probably way more than a decade.

I think the only one I've been to around this area is the Newark, NJ one across the turnpike from the airport.  I know there are others now, but haven't bothered to find out where they are.  It is a fun thing to do, though, now and then.
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Post by: Ginny on March 25, 2013, 02:06:43 PM
Richard and I attended only the church service portion of Cathy's funeral.  It was SRO, as I expected, and quite sweet.  We visited with some folks afterwards and had a discussion about our own funerals on the way home.  We ate lunch and watched ARGO, which made my palms sweat even though I was pretty sure I knew how it turned out.
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Post by: John G. on March 25, 2013, 02:07:27 PM
I went to IKEA for the very first time this weekend. There is this whole shopping center near the airport in Portland that I never knew existed.

It was like discovering a long lost civilization.

Do IKEA and civilization belong in the same conversation?  ;)
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 25, 2013, 02:09:36 PM
We ate lunch and watched ARGO, which made my palms sweat even though I was pretty sure I knew how it turned out.

 :)

I went to it at the theater, and haven't been on the edge of my seat like that at a movie in years.  As the final half hour ticked on, I almost felt a growing anger at the filmmakers for putting me through this!  And I love suspense.  Absolutely love it.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 25, 2013, 02:13:48 PM
DR John G., that is one gorgeous picture.  Did you take it?  The scene and the colors are just incredible.

That said, I do miss the days before they took the Hills out of Hill Country.   :)
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Post by: John G. on March 25, 2013, 02:14:09 PM
I love that kind of tension. I think it's why, when I saw the previews of the French version of Harlen Coben's "Tell No One," I had to see it again. I remember being on the edge of my seat in that one, but I don't remember the details, which means I can bite my nails all over again.
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Post by: John G. on March 25, 2013, 02:15:09 PM
I did not take the photo. it was on the resort's Facebook page. It's a place up in Comfort called Riven Rock Ranch with a half-outdoors restaurant and some great food. Thinking of going back in a few weeks for dinner.
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Post by: Jennifer on March 25, 2013, 02:19:55 PM
Well since they are moving SMASH to Saturdays it seems pretty clear that they will not renew the show.
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Post by: John G. on March 25, 2013, 02:22:36 PM
Well since they are moving SMASH to Saturdays it seems pretty clear that they will not renew the show.
I think the show would be better on cable with a few more challenges, shorter season and greater attention to detail. Oh, yeah, and no Debra Messing.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: Doug R on March 25, 2013, 02:35:07 PM
DR Doug R, I love the Hammer B&W psychological thrillers, too.  Even those that might not be completely "thrilling".  It's a style of film that means a lot to me, and I have a very great love for late '50s, early '60s varieties of same from US studios.

DR ChasSmith - Glad you like them as well. When young, I found them far more scary than the blood-drenched Dracula and Frankenstein Hammer films. They always had great surprise endings as well. I particularly liked MANIAC with Kerwin Matthews.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: George on March 25, 2013, 02:56:09 PM
Well since they are moving SMASH to Saturdays it seems pretty clear that they will not renew the show.
I think the show would be better on cable with a few more challenges, shorter season and greater attention to detail. Oh, yeah, and no Debra Messing.

All of those could still happen.

;)
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Post by: George on March 25, 2013, 02:59:34 PM
 
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 25, 2013, 03:13:17 PM
I've been out in the rain to run some errands, and now I am in for the evening. I'll be in bed early. Tomorrow is another morning Toyland trek to wait for a FedEx shipment of supplies for the binder.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: Jane on March 25, 2013, 03:16:49 PM
DR John, do you sit out on the patio with the lovely view?
Close to it. You're a little off to the site, but you face what this faces or you have your back to it.

Nice.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: Jane on March 25, 2013, 03:18:08 PM
All is Good in Apartment 3C is my next book on traveling in NYC.

:)
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Post by: Jane on March 25, 2013, 03:18:43 PM
One of my neighbours has taken to putting their recyclable waste into my bin (large wheelie bin) when theirs is full. I went to put some newspapers in it today but couldn't because it was full up. I've put a stop to them using it by moving the bin behind my locked gate. If they have too much waste for the bin, then they should do what I do if I have too much for my bin and take it to the recycle depot which is only a few minutes away.  

People can be very rude.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: Jeanne on March 25, 2013, 03:21:55 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jane on March 25, 2013, 03:22:37 PM
I went to IKEA for the very first time this weekend. There is this whole shopping center near the airport in Portland that I never knew existed.

It was like discovering a long lost civilization.

I hope you had fun.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: Jeanne on March 25, 2013, 03:23:55 PM
I had to call my tax accountant this morning. He's in his nineties and is truly an elderly Jew. He wished me a Happy Passover, then asked if I'm going to services this evening. I've never had anyone ask me that! I grew up  around Jewish families, but I guess they all knew I'm not Jewish. In any case, I explained that I'm only a virtual Jew.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: Jeanne on March 25, 2013, 03:25:17 PM
I purchased a copy of "An Evening with Dorothy Fields," the CD. I really enjoy listening to her stories. Looking forward to hearing it again.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: Jrand74 on March 25, 2013, 03:29:28 PM
MANIAC with Kerwin Matthews is indeed a very fun movie.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: Jeanne on March 25, 2013, 03:30:27 PM
Set off in the motor this morning and after a few yards started wondering what the flapping noise was. Stopped the car, looked out the window and saw I had a flat. Drove back into the drive, looked on the internet and found a local mobile tire supplier, who I'm now waiting for, having said they'll be here within the hour.

A mobile tire service! What a great idea! A gas station delivered a battery to me once when my car had a dead one, but I hear of very few mobile automotive services. I'd love to see more of that.

But, Doug, I'm puzzled as to how you looked out the window and were able to see your tires.  ???
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: Jeanne on March 25, 2013, 03:31:46 PM
Greetings from Toyland!

Just as I was ready to leave, one of the electric outlets in my apartment - and there are far too few! - went out, shutting down my tv, DVD, reading lamp, alarm clock, and several other lights and appliances. I sent an electrician request to my landlord and also checked with my super about an electrician.  God alone knows when this repair will occur, so I am a bit pissed at the moment.

Maybe it's time to call Ghost Busters?

Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: Doug R on March 25, 2013, 03:36:28 PM
Set off in the motor this morning and after a few yards started wondering what the flapping noise was. Stopped the car, looked out the window and saw I had a flat. Drove back into the drive, looked on the internet and found a local mobile tire supplier, who I'm now waiting for, having said they'll be here within the hour.

A mobile tire service! What a great idea! A gas station delivered a battery to me once when my car had a dead one, but I hear of very few mobile automotive services. I'd love to see more of that.

But, Doug, I'm puzzled as to how you looked out the window and were able to see your tires.  ???

I just wound the window down and stuck my head out and saw that the back wheel tire was flat. Maybe I've got a very long neck  ;D
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: Jeanne on March 25, 2013, 03:38:31 PM
Ah. Perhaps that's it.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: elmore3003 on March 25, 2013, 03:38:57 PM
Greetings from Toyland!

Just as I was ready to leave, one of the electric outlets in my apartment - and there are far too few! - went out, shutting down my tv, DVD, reading lamp, alarm clock, and several other lights and appliances. I sent an electrician request to my landlord and also checked with my super about an electrician.  God alone knows when this repair will occur, so I am a bit pissed at the moment.

Maybe it's time to call Ghost Busters?



I can blame the printer in the middle of the night on the ghost, but I believe the outlet was the result of a lousy electrician over 30 years ago. It's always been a problem, but i have avoided dealing with it since it worked for the most part until today.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: Jeanne on March 25, 2013, 03:39:34 PM
I guess it helped that it was on the driver's side.   ;)   :D
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: Jeanne on March 25, 2013, 03:43:08 PM
Greetings from Toyland!

Just as I was ready to leave, one of the electric outlets in my apartment - and there are far too few! - went out, shutting down my tv, DVD, reading lamp, alarm clock, and several other lights and appliances. I sent an electrician request to my landlord and also checked with my super about an electrician.  God alone knows when this repair will occur, so I am a bit pissed at the moment.

Maybe it's time to call Ghost Busters?



I can blame the printer in the middle of the night on the ghost, but I believe the outlet was the result of a lousy electrician over 30 years ago. It's always been a problem, but i have avoided dealing with it since it worked for the most part until today.

I understand. I avoid plumbing repairs here because I loathe the plumber they use, a real Neanderthal. I'm glad it was fixed so quickly.

Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: Jane on March 25, 2013, 03:59:43 PM
Greetings from Toyland!

Just as I was ready to leave, one of the electric outlets in my apartment - and there are far too few! - went out, shutting down my tv, DVD, reading lamp, alarm clock, and several other lights and appliances. I sent an electrician request to my landlord and also checked with my super about an electrician.  God alone knows when this repair will occur, so I am a bit pissed at the moment.

Maybe it's time to call Ghost Busters?



I can blame the printer in the middle of the night on the ghost, but I believe the outlet was the result of a lousy electrician over 30 years ago. It's always been a problem, but i have avoided dealing with it since it worked for the most part until today.

VIBES YOU WON'T HAVE TO CONTINUE TO DEAL WITH IT!!!!
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: bk on March 25, 2013, 04:15:21 PM
My entire rant about the Dracula Blu-ray idiots got reprinted in total on a movie website, by a fellow who is in complete agreement with me.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: bk on March 25, 2013, 04:15:40 PM
Piano Man is here tuning and making the action less bright on the piano.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: bk on March 25, 2013, 04:15:47 PM
Helper is on the way.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: bk on March 25, 2013, 04:15:55 PM
Alarm Man is on the way.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: bk on March 25, 2013, 04:16:05 PM
This has turned into a day of things.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: George on March 25, 2013, 04:20:48 PM
My entire rant about the Dracula Blu-ray idiots got reprinted in total on a movie website, by a fellow who is in complete agreement with me.

Cool!  Can you post a link?
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: Jane on March 25, 2013, 04:33:11 PM
This was sent to David Rosenfelt, author and dog rescuer who is currently planning a book tour.

(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/733774_551796221532196_2086861077_n.jpg)
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: KevinH on March 25, 2013, 04:57:23 PM
Good evening!

I woke up to a couple of inches of snow this morning.  I was surpirsed--didn't expect that much.  Of course, most of it is gone now.  Snow turned to rain during the day.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: KevinH on March 25, 2013, 04:58:58 PM
Barbra's added a second London show (on June 3rd).  Not sure where I'm going except for Amsterdam (on June 6).  My friend who lives in the Netherlands got a ticket for me.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: KevinH on March 25, 2013, 05:00:19 PM
DR Laura, the Brent Barrett as Captain Hook I'm seeing is in Schenectady, NY.  (Or Synecdoche.)

Orchestra, 4th row center, $60.  It would have been $70 but I'm going up for a weekday matinee because I don't feel like making it an overnight trip.  And I'm going by myself, so the single seat made it easier to get.





4th Row Center at the Pantages in Hollywood was about $190!  I didn't get one at that price.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: KevinH on March 25, 2013, 05:01:34 PM
I'm glad your electricity is back on, DR elmore!
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: Jane on March 25, 2013, 05:14:53 PM
Barbra's added a second London show (on June 3rd).  Not sure where I'm going except for Amsterdam (on June 6).  My friend who lives in the Netherlands got a ticket for me.

It sounds like a great trip.  I have friends with three Bernese Mountain Dogs and a baby that live in the Netherlands.  Once again I want to tag-a-long. :)
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: bk on March 25, 2013, 05:18:26 PM
George, here's the link to the article about Dracula's Blu-ray:

http://acertaincinema.com/2013/03/25/bruce-kimmel-talks-sense/
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: George on March 25, 2013, 05:22:18 PM
That's great, BK!
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Post by: George on March 25, 2013, 05:23:49 PM
And on that note (D-natural), I'm off.  I'm going to a tech meeting for "Reservoir Dogs," and I need to be there NOW!

Be back later!
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: bk on March 25, 2013, 05:31:15 PM
Page five?  Five pages?
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: ChasSmith on March 25, 2013, 05:39:40 PM
Excellent introduction to rant and quoting of rant!
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: bk on March 25, 2013, 06:20:42 PM
We were back up to a 9.5 rating on the imdb but our dear friend came back and did some more dirty work and we're now back to a 3.9.  Karma will take this woman places she can never even imagine and I do hope it happens soon.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: TCB on March 25, 2013, 06:54:51 PM
Gut Yontiff to all who observe Passover.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: Jane on March 25, 2013, 06:56:22 PM
We were back up to a 9.5 rating on the imdb but our dear friend came back and did some more dirty work and we're now back to a 3.9.  Karma will take this woman places she can never even imagine and I do hope it happens soon.

Sigh.  I'm sorry she does this to you.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: Jane on March 25, 2013, 07:08:51 PM
Until someone on Facebook commented I hadn't noticed it went back to the old look, including my avatar. 
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: Jane on March 25, 2013, 07:09:01 PM
I wonder what else is missing.
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Post by: Jane on March 25, 2013, 07:09:25 PM
It will be interesting to what will be there tomorrow.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: John G. on March 25, 2013, 07:34:18 PM
George, here's the link to the article about Dracula's Blu-ray:

http://acertaincinema.com/2013/03/25/bruce-kimmel-talks-sense/
That is great. Reminds me of Joel Schumacher complaining that Batman was too dark for him. (I guess he knows a lot of bats that fly in the day.) So, he lightened it by making "Batman and Robin," the worst of the worst. Even George Clooney has been known to apologize to people for having made that one.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: vixmom on March 25, 2013, 07:36:05 PM
(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/526931_490343941031515_154013111_n.jpg)
Here's an image of a field next to a restaurant in the Hill County I love to go to. The scenery and lighting can be incredible.

Beautiful!!
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: vixmom on March 25, 2013, 07:43:29 PM
Greetings from Toyland!

Just as I was ready to leave, one of the electric outlets in my apartment - and there are far too few! - went out, shutting down my tv, DVD, reading lamp, alarm clock, and several other lights and appliances. I sent an electrician request to my landlord and also checked with my super about an electrician.  God alone knows when this repair will occur, so I am a bit pissed at the moment.

Maybe it's time to call Ghost Busters?



I can blame the printer in the middle of the night on the ghost, but I believe the outlet was the result of a lousy electrician over 30 years ago. It's always been a problem, but i have avoided dealing with it since it worked for the most part until today.

Is your printer a wireless printer?  Dos it actually print anything or just "chatter"?
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: TCB on March 25, 2013, 07:52:28 PM
What does this mean for Smash??


http://www.playbill.com/news/article/176279-Smash-Star-Debra-Messing-Cast-in-CBS-Pilot-


It is gone with the wind.  The musical, of course.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: vixmom on March 25, 2013, 07:58:01 PM
Barbra's added a second London show (on June 3rd).  Not sure where I'm going except for Amsterdam (on June 6).  My friend who lives in the Netherlands got a ticket for me.

It sounds like a great trip.  I have friends with three Bernese Mountain Dogs and a baby that live in the Netherlands.  Once again I want to tag-a-long. :)


I read this as:  "I am friends with three Bernese Mountain Dogs and a baby that live in the Netherlands"  I was picturing some kind of updated Goldilocks and the 3 Bears
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: TCB on March 25, 2013, 07:58:39 PM
DR Laura, the Brent Barrett as Captain Hook I'm seeing is in Schenectady, NY.  (Or Synecdoche.)

Orchestra, 4th row center, $60.  It would have been $70 but I'm going up for a weekday matinee because I don't feel like making it an overnight trip.  And I'm going by myself, so the single seat made it easier to get.


Fourth row center for $60.00??  I'm moving to Schedectady.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: vixmom on March 25, 2013, 07:59:43 PM
TCB I am not sure if i have permission to make Skips egg recipe "public" but I am sure he would not mind if I shared it with you.  I will type it up and IM you   :)
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: vixmom on March 25, 2013, 08:08:03 PM
hmmm in only a couple more posts I will be at  post 23456
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Post by: vixmom on March 25, 2013, 08:08:38 PM
HAPPY PASSOVER to all who observe
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Post by: vixmom on March 25, 2013, 08:09:25 PM
Very nice "rant" BK and nice to be validated in your opinion
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: vixmom on March 25, 2013, 08:10:32 PM
VIBES FOR ALL GOOD THINGS TO ONE AND ALL!!!
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: John G. on March 25, 2013, 08:16:49 PM
We were back up to a 9.5 rating on the imdb but our dear friend came back and did some more dirty work and we're now back to a 3.9.  Karma will take this woman places she can never even imagine and I do hope it happens soon.

Sigh.  I'm sorry she does this to you.
How dreary her stupidity is.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: TCB on March 25, 2013, 08:21:21 PM
I think the dvd is quite good.


I think the DVD is okay, but the live show is incredible!  And I saw it without the WSMA.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: Cillaliz on March 25, 2013, 08:28:50 PM
Greetings from Toyland!

Just as I was ready to leave, one of the electric outlets in my apartment - and there are far too few! - went out, shutting down my tv, DVD, reading lamp, alarm clock, and several other lights and appliances. I sent an electrician request to my landlord and also checked with my super about an electrician.  God alone knows when this repair will occur, so I am a bit pissed at the moment.

Maybe it's time to call Ghost Busters?



I can blame the printer in the middle of the night on the ghost, but I believe the outlet was the result of a lousy electrician over 30 years ago. It's always been a problem, but i have avoided dealing with it since it worked for the most part until today.

Is your printer a wireless printer?  Dos it actually print anything or just "chatter"?

I was wondering about the wireless part too.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: bk on March 25, 2013, 08:43:03 PM
Alarm Man was here for five hours.  The system is now working and for the next two weeks at least I have to arm it before bed, and always when I leave.  That's so they can do their checks.  This one is much easier to do - just a couple of moves and you're done - the other one was really complicated.  He'll be back with the new signs for outside tomorrow, and then he'll be back in a week or so to put three more motion sensors in and fix a couple of dead relays in a couple of windows.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: TCB on March 25, 2013, 08:49:44 PM
I have a great deal of respect for Mr. Cushing and Mr. Lee, but I am not a fan of their Hammer films.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: Druxy on March 25, 2013, 09:03:47 PM
TOD:

I'm not a fan of Peter Cushing or Christopher Lee or of the Hammer horror films in general (which, when seeing them as a teenager, I thought were poorly made when compared to Roger Corman's Edgar Allan Poe films) so my sole choice would be THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES. The only Hammer films I really liked were the black and white, psycho-thrillers written by Jimmy Sangster and the Quatermass films.

I also like Hammer's THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES.  In fact, I like this version better than the Basil Rathbone film.

 :o
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: Druxy on March 25, 2013, 09:05:10 PM
What does this mean for Smash??


http://www.playbill.com/news/article/176279-Smash-Star-Debra-Messing-Cast-in-CBS-Pilot-

It will probably end this season.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: TCB on March 25, 2013, 09:18:09 PM
Barbra's added a second London show (on June 3rd).  Not sure where I'm going except for Amsterdam (on June 6).  My friend who lives in the Netherlands got a ticket for me.


What about Tel Aviv?
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: TCB on March 25, 2013, 09:18:56 PM
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Post by: bk on March 25, 2013, 09:25:32 PM
PennyO just send me this link to some incredible photographs of old LA.

http://www.flickriver.com/photos/g_cliser/sets/72157625895927403/
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: TCB on March 25, 2013, 09:35:09 PM
TCB I am not sure if i have permission to make Skips egg recipe "public" but I am sure he would not mind if I shared it with you.  I will type it up and IM you   :)


Thank you, I appreicate it.  When you have time, no hurry.
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Post by: John G. on March 25, 2013, 09:37:31 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: TCB on March 25, 2013, 09:47:31 PM
TOD:

I'm not a fan of Peter Cushing or Christopher Lee or of the Hammer horror films in general (which, when seeing them as a teenager, I thought were poorly made when compared to Roger Corman's Edgar Allan Poe films) so my sole choice would be THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES. The only Hammer films I really liked were the black and white, psycho-thrillers written by Jimmy Sangster and the Quatermass films.

I also like Hammer's THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES.  In fact, I like this version better than the Basil Rathbone film.

 :o

THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES is my least favorite Sherlock Holmes story.  It just doesn't have any mystery to it for me.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: bk on March 25, 2013, 09:47:47 PM
Lurkers abounding.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: bk on March 25, 2013, 09:48:02 PM
Listening to an upcoming release.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: Matthew on March 25, 2013, 09:57:16 PM
All is Good in Apartment 3C is my next book on traveling in NYC.

:)

And I stupidly looked on Amazon for said book... remind me why I gave up caffeine?
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: ChasSmith on March 25, 2013, 10:00:40 PM
PennyO just send me this link to some incredible photographs of old LA.

http://www.flickriver.com/photos/g_cliser/sets/72157625895927403/

Whoa.  Thank you!
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: ChasSmith on March 25, 2013, 10:06:57 PM
OMG -- just scrolling down quickly, to be studied closely tomorrow -- but one thing jumped out at me. 

That eatery between the American Airlines building and Capitol Records I asked about, that was The Munch Box in the early '70s?

It's a Du-par's in 1962!  If I ever knew that, it never sank in.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: ChasSmith on March 25, 2013, 10:08:55 PM
That page is still loading - no idea how long it's going to be.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 25, 2013, 10:16:13 PM
Okay, got to the end, and saved the whole web page.  I don't trust anybody!   :)

And with that, I bid you all a good night.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: bk on March 25, 2013, 10:57:34 PM
Allergies are doing their thing - just took a pill.  I was so good today - one patty melt and some cole slaw and then some low-fat, low-cal ice cream for a snack.  Tomorrow another two or three-mile jog and salmon for lunch, which will enable me to have something fun in the evening.
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: George on March 26, 2013, 12:19:20 AM
PennyO just send me this link to some incredible photographs of old LA.

http://www.flickriver.com/photos/g_cliser/sets/72157625895927403/

There are some great photos!  I love those!
Title: Re: THE DAY I NEEDED TO HAVE
Post by: George on March 26, 2013, 12:24:41 AM
Well, what was supposed to be just a production meeting, turned into a paper-tech and a full blown men's rehearsal.  It was a little rough, but it's going to be good.  I didn't stay for the women's rehearsal.  I had to do a load of laundry and just remembered that I hadn't put my clothes in the dryer!  I hope that my neighbors don't mind. ::)