Haines His Way
Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on April 27, 2013, 01:29:51 AM
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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were approved, and now it is time for you to post until the approved cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: ALEATORY!
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Morning all.
That is all.
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and a good morning to all
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Sounds like all the shows last night were fun! Congrats to all. That is a nice photo on Facebook that includes MR BK of the cast of the show he saw....and others.
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Today is a work day. Oh well.
Glad the package arrived DR VIXMOM - that was pretty quick for ordinary first class mail....Tuesday-Friday....
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DR CILLA LIZ - how do you think the Arias trial is going? The jury is supposed to have the case by Friday.....
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Nothing much else is happening here.....
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I must be off.
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Good morning, all! In another hour I must be out of here and into midtown where I will meet Joe Deer of the Wright State Musical Theatre Program in Dayton, OH. Joe was a performer who performed as a dancer and actor professionally on Broadway and elsewhere and he was a featured dancer with Lee Becker Theodore's American Dance Machine, a company I really miss. He has a project to discuss with me.
After that, I will head for Toyland to continue my proof of ROBERTA before we send it to hte printer.
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Good morning, all.
Stayed up too late but got some pretty nice sleep.
Heading out in a while to the wonderful Lafayette Theatre in Suffern (Succotash), NY, for the first of their spring series of Saturday morning Big Screen Classics. Today it is JUDGMENT AT NUREMBERG in 35mm.
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That is a nice photo on Facebook that includes MR BK of the cast of the show he saw....and others.
Where on Facebook, DR Jrand62? Mind you, I know next to nothing about getting around on Facebook; I'm probably the most ignorant adult on the face of the planet when it comes to that. But this isn't the first time someone has posted about something or other that I would "assume" is on some obvious (to me) page, and yet ..... it just isn't.
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Good morning, all.
Today Fiesta ends for me with the Pooch Parade in an hour or so. Am looking forward to life getting somewhat back to normal and me being able to sleep a little more each night.
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Carousel is being shown on pbs.org for those who didn't see it. It's 2:25, so I'll have to carve out a block of time to watch it. I hear the singing is great and, of course, so is the Philharmonic.
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TOD:
Chipotle (except for the tortillas)
Popeyes
Texas de Brazil
Morton's
I also like a few local and regional chains, such as Perry's Steakhouse and Taco Cabana (open 24 hours and great at about 3 a.m.).
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I've come back from putting the laundry in the dryers. Mr. Morelli is still ill. He finally went to the doctor and he has mild bronchitis. He is on antibiotics. We hope that will knock it out of him.
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I've come back from putting the laundry in the dryers. Mr. Morelli is still ill. He finally went to the doctor and he has mild bronchitis. He is on antibiotics. We hope that will knock it out of him.
Health vibes.
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Good morning!
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Health vibes for Anthony!
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Saturday morning greetings! Today I'm going to lunch at one local country club and dinner at another - la dee dah...
The luncheon is AAUW's April meeting and it's an author event with Dayton novelist Martha Moody. We have about 50 reservations and it should be a nice affair.
The dinner is the gala banquet for the Middletown Historical Society.
Such a whirlwind...
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Get well vibes for Anthony - bronchitis is NO fun!
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Thanks for the birthday wishes DR TCB!
I am not sure if you will see this. But my personal problem with Russell Crowe in LES MIS (and I talked to a good friend who is obsessed with LES MIS and he thought the same thing) is that his voice just did not sound right.
I thought that Russell Crowe had a better singing voice than what I was expecting. And he acted the part well IMO. But he does not have the right voice for Javert. We are used to a certain powerful voice. And Russell Crowe was just distracting to me.
It was great to get a big name. And he was very capable of acting the role. Maybe if the movie wasn't sung through then it wouldn't have been such an issue.
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It's a gardening weekend. I'm busy planting lots of er...plants.
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And the word of the day is: ALEATORY!
And The Song Of The Day Is: LUCK BE A LADY
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Thanks for the birthday wishes DR TCB!
I am not sure if you will see this. But my personal problem with Russell Crowe in LES MIS (and I talked to a good friend who is obsessed with LES MIS and he thought the same thing) is that his voice just did not sound right.
I thought that Russell Crowe had a better singing voice than what I was expecting. And he acted the part well IMO. But he does not have the right voice for Javert. We are used to a certain powerful voice. And Russell Crowe was just distracting to me.
It was great to get a big name. And he was very capable of acting the role. Maybe if the movie wasn't sung through then it wouldn't have been such an issue.
I totally agree with you.
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TOD:
I used to like Subway...until I started being gluten free. Now, all I can eat are their salads.
Applebee's is okay and, since there are no NY style deli's in Austin, I like Jason's. Their corned beef is about as good as you are going to get here.
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We started watching MAVERICK, Season 2, last night.
Great writing.
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TOD - Panera (of course), Bravo Italian Cucina, Chipotle, and locally, Skyline Chili and Izzy's (deli).
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TOD:
I used to like Subway...until I started being gluten free. Now, all I can eat are their salads.
I've never eaten in Subway. I used to notice them when travelling in various countries and about 10 years ago they opened in the U.K. Someday soon perhaps I'll make the big step and try them out :)
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Good morning, all! In another hour I must be out of here and into midtown where I will meet Joe Deer of the Wright State Musical Theatre Program in Dayton, OH. Joe was a performer who performed as a dancer and actor professionally on Broadway and elsewhere and he was a featured dancer with Lee Becker Theodore's American Dance Machine, a company I really miss. He has a project to discuss with me....
Hmm, might said project bring you to SW Ohio, dear DR Elmore?
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Beautiful Spring Day Vibes to everyone!
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Page 2 dance!!!
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My favorite in the U.K. is Cafe Rouge - a French style chain.
I used to like the original Wimpy of decades ago when they served burgers with onions and toasted buns. Now superseded by the popularity of the awful (IMO) McDonalds.
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I'm not a big fan of chain restaurants...places like Applebee's, O' Charley's, Outback, all sort of have the same level of mediocrity. The only fast food chains I really regularly patronize are the Cincy chili/coney island places like Gold Star and Skyline. I like places like the Cracker Barre and Bob Evans, because you can always get a nice breakfast at them. And I'm fond of the Golden Corral as an all you can eat place.
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My favorite in the U.K. is Cafe Rouge - a French style chain.
I used to like the original Wimpy of decades ago when they served burgers with onions and toasted buns. Now superseded by the popularity of the awful (IMO) McDonalds.
Doug, it seems as though all the Wimpys have disappeared in London. I remember in the early eighties the one right in Picadilly Circus.
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Greetings from Toyland!
I had a wonderful meeting with Joe Deer. I hope it leads to interesting things.
Welcomer back, Nursie!
Happy Anniversary, DR ChasSmith!
DR Ben, tell anthony I hope he's feeling better soon and that I have the Volume Three of the Torch Singers!
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TOD: CPK (aka California Pizza Kitchen), Olive Garden (laugh if you must!)
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My favorite in the U.K. is Cafe Rouge - a French style chain.
I used to like the original Wimpy of decades ago when they served burgers with onions and toasted buns. Now superseded by the popularity of the awful (IMO) McDonalds.
Doug, it seems as though all the Wimpys have disappeared in London. I remember in the early eighties the one right in Picadilly Circus.
Charles - I often visited the large Wimpy in Picadilly Circus - actually the one I visited had probably gone by the early eighties. I think it was the first Wimpy in London and the only one for a long time. After work on Saturday morning in the early '60s (my first job) I would go there and sit on one of the bar stools having a burger then go and see a movie. There are still a few Wimpy restaurants around but they are not much like the originals.
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TOD: Sweet Tomatoes, Golden Corral, The Spaghetti Factory, Chipotle, Olive Garden
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hmmm - chain restaurants
We used to like The Outback but the quality and service of the local one has gone down hill and w vowed not to return after the last debacle
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Outback is too nice for me. I'm not comfortable there.
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We like Five Guys although the quality seems to vary from site to site - here is one right down the block from my house but we tend to drive to the one about 8 miles away as the burgers just taste better there
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Outback is too nice for me. I'm not comfortable there.
Come to the one by me then :)
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While clearing clutter today, I found a gift card to Black Angus.
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The ViXter and I enjoy the 2 for $20 steak special at Applebees but Vixdad is not a fan
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Friendly's is fum sometimes
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Also, we like Bill Johnson's Big Apple -- a small local chain. Great if you want a lot of delicious grease for breakfast!
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Applebee's puts sauce on everything, and my DH won't eat anything with sauce. My daughter probably wouldn't eat anything there, either. So I never go there.
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and my one trip to Texas Roadhouse was quite enjoyable - hopefully the one that is opening next month where the Vixter has just gained employment will be as nice
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While clearing clutter today, I found a gift card to Black Angus.
ooh! Gift cards are nice!
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IHOP is a family favorite
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Of course being from Long Island we are big on Diners - nearly every town has one - and most of them are open 24 hours and run by Greeks - you can have anything from pancakes and eggs to Surf and Turf at anytime of the day you wish
I was shocked when I went to Houston in 1972 with my Youth Group and there was not a diner to be found - and no one had a clue as to what a diner was - we couldn't get bagels or rye bread either
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Subway sandwiches are nice too - and I also like Quiznos
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Congratulations on the rapid delivery BK - I am looking forward to this book
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Jack - I have to take a car trip this afternoon - Pippin will be my companion - thank you so very much
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DR ChasSmith I apologize for not commenting on your 1st anniversary yesterday. It was a very special day I should not have ignored. I'm delighted you joined our family.
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Outback is too nice for me. I'm not comfortable there.
Come to the one by me then :)
The ones I've been to are pleasant, but not TOO nice! they seem very chain-like
There are some Red Lobsters that seem too nice somehow.
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Happy anniversary, Chas!
Flintstones Happy Anniversary dance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knp9-GY6fHE
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I'm up, I'm up. Late. Very late. I got to sleep very late, was up at nine but fell back asleep. Guess I'll jog soon.
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Back from my cousin's bar mitzvah in Riverdale (in the Bronx). Really lovely.
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Thanks for the birthday wishes DR TCB!
I am not sure if you will see this. But my personal problem with Russell Crowe in LES MIS (and I talked to a good friend who is obsessed with LES MIS and he thought the same thing) is that his voice just did not sound right.
I thought that Russell Crowe had a better singing voice than what I was expecting. And he acted the part well IMO. But he does not have the right voice for Javert. We are used to a certain powerful voice. And Russell Crowe was just distracting to me.
It was great to get a big name. And he was very capable of acting the role. Maybe if the movie wasn't sung through then it wouldn't have been such an issue.
I thought the same of Hugh Jackman.
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Three!
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Back from the author luncheon, which was a huge success! Martha Moody was a very good speaker and responded well to some great questions. There was a good mix of AAUW members and non (but prospective) members. The meal at country club #1 was quite mediocre.
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Carousel is being shown on pbs.org for those who didn't see it. It's 2:25, so I'll have to carve out a block of time to watch it. I hear the singing is great and, of course, so is the Philharmonic.
I didn't even know about! It's available until May 4:
http://video.pbs.org/video/2364999751
It's being rebroadcast here tomorrow. I've set my DVR! I'm hoping my sister's boyfriend will make a Blu-ray for me. :D I just sent him an e-mail and said that it would make a lovely (upcoming) birthday present for me.
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Health vibes for Anthony!
~~~DITTO!!~~~
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Well, I just have time to pop in and say hi.
"Hi!"
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I have a VERY busy rest of the weekend. Today, I have to usher downtown for the Washington Center for the Performing Arts' open house for Olympia's ArtsWalk (what was I thinking??). But first, I have to get downtown and find parking! That's going to be a nightmare. :o
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Then, I need to get myself back to The Midnight Sun where we'll have tonight's two performances of "Reservoir Dogs."
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Then tomorrow, we have our final performance of "Reservoir Dogs" and strike. Fortunately, that will go quite easily. The only set pieces are a couple of boxes and a ramp and a door. The hardest part will be having to clean up all the fake blood from under the ramp, and then we have to paint the walls of the space black. We painted the very small theater a kind of grey and we have to get it back to its original color. Then, cast party!
So, have a great weekend, all!
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Mr. Morelli is still ill. He finally went to the doctor and he has mild bronchitis. He is on antibiotics. We hope that will knock it out of him.
I'm sorry to learn he has been ill. The warmer temps should help as well. I have had bronchitis so many times I can't keep count. Tell him to sleep as elevated as he can tolerate. It really does help.
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TOD:
I used to like Subway...until I started being gluten free. Now, all I can eat are their salads.
I've never eaten in Subway. I used to notice them when travelling in various countries and about 10 years ago they opened in the U.K. Someday soon perhaps I'll make the big step and try them out :)
I hate the smell of Subway. I can recognize it before I even see the place.
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I had a wonderful meeting with Joe Deer. I hope it leads to interesting things.
Welcome back, Nursie!
Thank you and best of vibes your meeting leads to interesting things!!!!!
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Back from my cousin's bar mitzvah in Riverdale (in the Bronx). Really lovely.
Nice. I haven't been to a Bar Mitzvah in years.
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Back from the author luncheon, which was a huge success! Martha Moody was a very good speaker and responded well to some great questions. There was a good mix of AAUW members and non (but prospective) members. The meal at country club #1 was quite mediocre.
Shame about the meal but nice the speaker was good. Do you recommend reading any of her books?
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Hello, everyone.
I'm not caught up on the posts. Just sayin'.
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Belated birthday wishes to all I've missed.
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Congrats to DR CHASSMITH!
I CANNOT believe you've been here a year!! Is this some sort of HHW time warp??
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Many PBS videos are available from their site for streaming. So nice not to have to bother recording them! When they're no longer available from PBS they usually go to Netflix.
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I've been watching LES MIS. So far the only performance that has impressed me has been the young Cosette. I have seen nothing I feel is Oscar-worthy. I will say, though, that Helena Bonham Carter makes a great witch.
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Recovery vibes to DS Ant and health vibes all around!
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TOD:
I'm not big on chain restaurants. That said, I do feel that Panera is one of the better ones, although keeping up quality control on both food and service is a problem there, too. I also like Souplantation, but am still miffed that they closed the location I used to frequent.
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I saw a few minutes of your interview, JRand, and thought you did quite well. There's a young woman who does interviews on an Internet site and REALLY DOES move her arms around too much. I couldn't watch her. She flaps all over the place. I'm afraid she'll hit something. No, Jack, YOU were just fine!
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I've been watching LES MIS. So far the only performance that has impressed me has been the young Cosette. I have seen nothing I feel is Oscar-worthy. I will say, though, that Helena Bonham Carter makes a great witch.
I was very impressed with the guy who played Marius. And re: Hugh Jackman other than the fact that he is a big name I see little comparison between him and Russell Crowe. Hugh Jackman is a broadway performer with an amazing voice.
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More and more restaurants are offering gluten-free options. Nice to see this. I buy both Food for Life and Udi's gluten-free breads. They're both very good, IMO. Very good = you wouldn't know they're gluten-free.
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Oops, I missed Jane. Welcome back, Jane!
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Back from the author luncheon, which was a huge success! Martha Moody was a very good speaker and responded well to some great questions. There was a good mix of AAUW members and non (but prospective) members. The meal at country club #1 was quite mediocre.
Shame about the meal but nice the speaker was good. Do you recommend reading any of her books?
Her first 3 are kind of "chick" books - very character-driven and relationship-oriented. Her newest, which I bought today, is futuristic, set in Dayton. One of the characters is a history professor who delivers a lot of historical background. My book group liked her first, BEST FRIENDS, very much.
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I've been watching LES MIS. So far the only performance that has impressed me has been the young Cosette. I have seen nothing I feel is Oscar-worthy. I will say, though, that Helena Bonham Carter makes a great witch.
I was very impressed with the guy who played Marius. And re: Hugh Jackman other than the fact that he is a big name I see little comparison between him and Russell Crowe. Hugh Jackman is a broadway performer with an amazing voice.
I liked Marius, too. Would you put him in the Oscar-worthy category? Or any of the others?
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Boy, that's a long movie, and boy, there's a lot to catch up on here. Especially the TOD posts.
I'm really short on time now so I'll have to put mine off till late tonight, after the show -- but I won't forget.
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Received a delightful package from Kritzerland today!
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My goodness, will you just look at how DR Ginny circulates through the Social Circles!
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It was a looooong day at Toyland, but the score is proofed, a few errors - mostly mine - are being corrected, and my weekend is now my own.
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!!!! Page 4 !!!!
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My goodness, will you just look at how DR Ginny circulates through the Social Circles!
Well, I've lived in this town for almost 40 years and tonight will be my first visit to country club #2, which should tell you something...
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Feel better, Anthony!
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TOD:
I used to like Subway...until I started being gluten free. Now, all I can eat are their salads.
I've never eaten in Subway. I used to notice them when travelling in various countries and about 10 years ago they opened in the U.K. Someday soon perhaps I'll make the big step and try them out :)
I hate the smell of Subway. I can recognize it before I even see the place.
I hate the smell of Subway in the morning. Isn't that from Apocalypse Now? (or is it Hot Pockets now?)
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Speaking of use of hands -
Was there ever great hand choreography like Bette Midler's in FROM A DISTANCE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKzd2Wh3xNk
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Oops, I missed Jane. Welcome back, Jane!
Thanks :)
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I've been watching LES MIS. So far the only performance that has impressed me has been the young Cosette. I have seen nothing I feel is Oscar-worthy. I will say, though, that Helena Bonham Carter makes a great witch.
I was very impressed with the guy who played Marius. And re: Hugh Jackman other than the fact that he is a big name I see little comparison between him and Russell Crowe. Hugh Jackman is a broadway performer with an amazing voice.
Except that the score wasn't in his vocal range.
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I'm now watching "Rock of Ages," which is a horrible property, but the movie seems to be as well made as a such a piece of garbage deserves.
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(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s480x480/72124_10201113661708661_2094737062_n.jpg)
Someone on Facebook posted a photo of this actor, who seems familiar. It's from some tour of South Pacific.
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My goodness, will you just look at how DR Ginny circulates through the Social Circles!
Well, I've lived in this town for almost 40 years and tonight will be my first visit to country club #2, which should tell you something...
All you needed was a blood test!
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I'm now watching "Rock of Ages," which is a horrible property, but the movie seems to be as well made as a such a piece of garbage deserves.
ROCK OF AGES tip of the hat at 1:50 in this "ah the good old days" chat board Carolina in the Mornin' tribute
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iahkfqVVUD4
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T.O.D.
I very seldom eat in restaurants where I have to wear chains.
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That is a nice photo on Facebook that includes MR BK of the cast of the show he saw....and others.
Where on Facebook, DR Jrand62? Mind you, I know next to nothing about getting around on Facebook; I'm probably the most ignorant adult on the face of the planet when it comes to that.
That would be the facebook of the planet!
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;D
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Beautiful Saturday afternoon vibes everyone. :)
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Health vibes to Anthony!
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Nice day, 7am meeting, pecan waffles for breakfast, walk at the mall, watering the yard, SHOE SHOPPING.
And of course laundry. ;D
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And i get to go out to dinner, hope they have a really great salad on the menu.
8)
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Loved the movie Big Fish. ;D
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The laundry buzzer is calling.
Later.
;)
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Back from the author luncheon, which was a huge success! Martha Moody was a very good speaker and responded well to some great questions. There was a good mix of AAUW members and non (but prospective) members. The meal at country club #1 was quite mediocre.
Shame about the meal but nice the speaker was good. Do you recommend reading any of her books?
Her first 3 are kind of "chick" books - very character-driven and relationship-oriented. Her newest, which I bought today, is futuristic, set in Dayton. One of the characters is a history professor who delivers a lot of historical background. My book group liked her first, BEST FRIENDS, very much.
"Chick" books with the last one looking interesting was my impression of them. Since BEST FRIENDS was available at my library I downloaded it. Please let me know what you think of her latest book as it appealed to me. So far my library doesn't have it on eBooks.
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My goodness, will you just look at how DR Ginny circulates through the Social Circles!
Well, I've lived in this town for almost 40 years and tonight will be my first visit to country club #2, which should tell you something...
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I used to like Subway...until I started being gluten free. Now, all I can eat are their salads.
I've never eaten in Subway. I used to notice them when travelling in various countries and about 10 years ago they opened in the U.K. Someday soon perhaps I'll make the big step and try them out :)
I hate the smell of Subway. I can recognize it before I even see the place.
I hate the smell of Subway in the morning. Isn't that from Apocalypse Now? (or is it Hot Pockets now?)
Funny, I googled "I hate the smell of Subway in the morning" and apparently I am far from the only person who hates the smell of Subway. I feel so much better knowing this fact. ;D
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T.O.D.
I very seldom eat in restaurants where I have to wear chains.
;D
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TOD:
I used to like Subway...until I started being gluten free. Now, all I can eat are their salads.
I've never eaten in Subway. I used to notice them when travelling in various countries and about 10 years ago they opened in the U.K. Someday soon perhaps I'll make the big step and try them out :)
I hate the smell of Subway. I can recognize it before I even see the place.
I hate the smell of Subway in the morning. Isn't that from Apocalypse Now? (or is it Hot Pockets now?)
Funny, I googled "I hate the smell of Subway in the morning" and apparently I am far from the only person who hates the smell of Subway. I feel so much better knowing this fact. ;D
I feel a "Don;t Stink in the Subway" - oh, never mind... :)
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Did a three-mile jog, picked up some packages, prepped the eBlast for Monday's announcement and am listening to music until I leave for dinner and opening night.
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T.O.D.
I very seldom eat in restaurants where I have to wear chains.
Well done, Tom. ;D
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Does anyone here feel that LES MIZ would have been a better film with fewer stars and stronger voices--or perhaps voices better suited to the roles or to the abilities of the singers?
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I thought it would be a better film with a director who actually understood music and musicals.
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I know you didn't like the direction, Bruce. Do you quarrel with the casting?
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Two days after Keith's 17th birthday we became more than just friends. On April 23rd, 47 years after that special day, and 47 years since Keith has been promising to take me to the Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico he finally kept his promise.
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Keith likes to change my photo on Facebook, a fact I'm totally unaware of until someone "likes" the photo.
Driving from the INCREDIBLE Carlsbad Caverns to Albuquerque we stumbled on this special place.
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I'm sorry that is so big. I'm not in widescreen. Let me know if you are & I'll remove the pic.
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Not in wide screen for me. Nice photo of you, Jane.
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Thanks & thanks DR Jeanne.
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Great photo, Jane.
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I'm sorry that is so big. I'm not in widescreen. Let me know if you are & I'll remove the pic.
Looks OK in Safari. Terrific photo!
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excellent photo Jane
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HEALTH VIBES t dear Anthony
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Keith decided to take a side trip to the little town of Ruidoso in the mountains, out of the desert, which he knew to be near the area where Billy the Kid became famous. He also wanted a Billy the Kid t-shirt which could not be found in Ruidoso. It was suggested we go to Lincoln, about half an hour away.
When our morning began we had no idea how interesting the day would be. Our regret is that we didn't spend the previous night in Ruidoso allowing us the entire morning to explore the area rich with history.
Yes, Keith found a great shirt in Lincoln where we also learned about the War there and the truth about Billy the Kid. Such a sad story.
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Thank you DR's John G, FJL, & Vixmom.
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Keith likes to change my photo on Facebook, a fact I'm totally unaware of until someone "likes" the photo.
Driving from the INCREDIBLE Carlsbad Caverns to Albuquerque we stumbled on this special place.
(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/301903_10200823117127667_631999218_n.jpg)
You are looking wonderful Jane, but your friend looks a bit wooden.
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To the Three J's (Jennifer, Jeanne, and John;
I guess we will have to agree to disagree. I enjoyed Jackman, Crowe, and Hathaway. I did not like Marius. But since I consider the property a very small ripple in the cinematic ocean; there is very little reason to argue about the film.
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Keith decided to take a side trip to the little town of Ruidoso in the mountains, out of the desert, which he knew to be near the area where Billy the Kid became famous. He also wanted a Billy the Kid t-shirt which could not be found in Ruidoso. It was suggested we go to Lincoln, about half an hour away.
When our morning began we had no idea how interesting the day would be. Our regret is that we didn't spend the previous night in Ruidoso allowing us the entire morning to explore the area rich with history.
Yes, Keith found a great shirt in Lincoln where we also learned about the War there and the truth about Billy the Kid. Such a sad story.
I've got a friend with a ranch in Ruidoso. Her description makes me want to go there. Was it beautiful?
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Thank you and LOL DR TCB.
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I've been watching LES MIS. So far the only performance that has impressed me has been the young Cosette. I have seen nothing I feel is Oscar-worthy. I will say, though, that Helena Bonham Carter makes a great witch.
I was very impressed with the guy who played Marius. And re: Hugh Jackman other than the fact that he is a big name I see little comparison between him and Russell Crowe. Hugh Jackman is a broadway performer with an amazing voice.
I liked Marius, too. Would you put him in the Oscar-worthy category? Or any of the others?
Probably not. I thought many of the actors were very good. But IMO probably not so exceptional that they should get Oscars. I think for Marius he just had the perfect look, acting, and voice for the character.
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Does anyone here feel that LES MIZ would have been a better film with fewer stars and stronger voices--or perhaps voices better suited to the roles or to the abilities of the singers?
I don't know that they would have gotten it made without the stars. I was okay with people like Hugh Jackman or Amanda Seyfried. Because I thought they could at least sing and act their roles.
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DR TCB have you seen LES MIS often on stage? I think for people who have seen it on stage a few times they are more used to the voice/sound/look of the guy who played Marius in the movie vs Russell Crowe's Javert. I think if I had never seen the show then I would have had the opposite reaction (liking Crowe more).
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Keith decided to take a side trip to the little town of Ruidoso in the mountains, out of the desert, which he knew to be near the area where Billy the Kid became famous. He also wanted a Billy the Kid t-shirt which could not be found in Ruidoso. It was suggested we go to Lincoln, about half an hour away.
When our morning began we had no idea how interesting the day would be. Our regret is that we didn't spend the previous night in Ruidoso allowing us the entire morning to explore the area rich with history.
Yes, Keith found a great shirt in Lincoln where we also learned about the War there and the truth about Billy the Kid. Such a sad story.
I've got a friend with a ranch in Ruidoso. Her description makes me want to go there. Was it beautiful?
It was lovely & a nice break from the desert. Have you been to Carlsbad Caverns? If not then I think you should go & spend one night in Carlsbad & go to the Caverns when they open in the morning. We spent 5 hours down there. Of course we would have liked a full day to explore the area.
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A few images from today's Fiesta Pooch Parade:
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(http://www.savorsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/pooch-parade3.jpg)
Pretty in a pink tutu.
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Who's walking whom?
(http://www.savorsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/pooch-parade5.jpg)
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(http://www.savorsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/pooch-parade6.jpg)
Pampered.
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And for those who don't like dogs, here's an image of the Nutella stuffed pancakes that was sampled after the parade:
(http://www.savorsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/earl-abels-nutella-pancakes.jpg)
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The parade looks like fun. Were there any big dogs in the parade?
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The parade looks like fun. Were there any big dogs in the parade?
Quite a few of them. There were a couple of magnificent great Danes, a favorite dog of mine. These looked like you could practically saddle them. Didn't get a good picture of either, however.
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Here's a fuzzy one:
(http://www.savorsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/DSC03873.jpg)
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Off to watch Carousel.
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Thanks for the cute big dog pic. I love Danes.
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'night
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The most exciting part about Carlsbad Cavern was the bats flying out at night!
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Outback is too nice for me. I'm not comfortable there.
I understand the more rural Outbacks have a separate facility called an Outhouse which is constructed behind the restaurant for those who aren't used to the fancy-schmancy ways of regular customers.
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The parade looks like fun. Were there any big dogs in the parade?
Quite a few of them. There were a couple of magnificent great Danes, a favorite dog of mine. These looked like you could practically saddle them.
Here's a fuzzy one:
(http://www.savorsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/DSC03873.jpg)
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That is definite'y the fuzziest Great Dane I have ever seen!
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Outback is too nice for me. I'm not comfortable there.
I understand the more rural Outbacks have a separate facility called an Outhouse which is constructed behind the restaurant for those who aren't used to the fancy-schmancy ways of regular customers.
;D ;D
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The parade looks like fun. Were there any big dogs in the parade?
Falling right after the picture of the pancake, I read that as "were there any hot dogs in the parade?"
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TOD
National:
PANERA BREAD
IHOP - breakfast only
CRACKER BARREL - breakfast only
RED LOBSTER - prefer this over most other family-type chains; prefer the old kitschy decor to the current upscale-ish bland look
U.S. regional:
STEAK & SHAKE
BOB EVANS and PERKINS - breakfast only
WAFFLE HOUSE
WHITE CASTLE
BIG BOY (Bob's, Frisch's, etc.)
More local regional:
(Cincinnati): SYKLINE and GOLD STAR. Never had them frequently enough to cultivate a preference.
(NYC-centric): SHAKE SHACK. Various NJ/NY/New England diners that aren't really a chain, but they're all very much alike.
(L.A. - Oy! where to begin?): DU-PARS, MARIE CALLENDER'S, TOMMY'S, ASTRO BURGER, probably many many more.
PEA SOUP ANDERSEN'S - at least it used to be a chain. I'm forgetting a LOT here.
(Philadelphia): Don't recall the names, but several CHEESE STEAK places.
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Agree about the smell of SUBWAY. I've actually commented on that for years. I usually like their subs, but I don't think to stop in at one very often at all -- which is a little odd since they're based in Connecticut and are EVERYWHERE.
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DR CILLA LIZ - how do you think the Arias trial is going? The jury is supposed to have the case by Friday.....
Well, I think the rebuttal case was great. I think she's going to get first degree
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I highly recommend the Carousel on pbs.org with the New York Philharmonic. The music sounds so beautiful coming from that large an orchestra and the girl who plays Louise, someone named Tiler Peck, is amazing as both actress and dancer during her big ballet scene.
I missed the Camelot they did a few years back but seeing Nathan Gunn in this made me sorry I missed that earlier performance.
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We're having a huge thunderstorm right now, so I'm going to sign off. Night, all.
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I will definitely have to catch up with the NY Philharmonic CAROUSEL, first and foremost to hear the orchestra play it. This is the original unadulterated score, right?
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I know you didn't like the direction, Bruce. Do you quarrel with the casting?
Frankly, I didn't like much of anything about it.
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Back from the second opening night. A play about Lorenz Hart, featuring the songs of Rodgers and Hart. A strange hybrid that doesn't really work, IMO - the actors were good, the direction a little lax for my taste, and some playwriting problems definitely need to be addressed. I'll be nice in the notes because it's a brand new work and I know a lot of the folks involved. This type of show is just not really my cuppa.
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Then, I need to get myself back to The Midnight Sun where we'll have tonight's two performances of "Reservoir Dogs."
The men's final show tonight was great! It was sold out! Actually, we added eight, count 'em, EIGHT seats because of all the demand. The grandfather of one of the actors got there just a bit too late and had to be turned away. He was not amused. The show itself was their best performance. A great time was had by all!
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The audience for women's show at 10:00 was more than half filled and they had a good show, too. They still have one show tomorrow and then it's all over.
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Many PBS videos are available from their site for streaming. So nice not to have to bother recording them! When they're no longer available from PBS they usually go to Netflix.
And that is what I hate about streaming...they're never available for very long. I prefer the option of purchasing an actual physical DVD/Blu-ray/CD and be able to keep it for as long as it lasts.