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Title: THE CONTINENTAL, THE CARIOCA, AND THE TAPIOCA
Post by: bk on May 07, 2013, 12:39:34 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes were dancing, and now it is time for you to post until the dancing cows come home.
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Post by: bk on May 07, 2013, 12:40:06 AM: And the word of the day is: FUSTIGATE!
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Post by: George on May 07, 2013, 12:50:47 AM: A Very Happy Birthday to Newly Kitchened DR Danise!! ;D
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Post by: Ben on May 07, 2013, 01:45:03 AM: Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Ben on May 07, 2013, 01:45:16 AM: Happy Day to our dear Danise.
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Post by: Ben on May 07, 2013, 01:55:26 AM: I saw I'll Eat You Last, yesterday evening.

We had rush tickets which are the last row of the mezzanine at the Booth Theatre. I love the Booth. It's probably my favorite theatre on Broadway. It's small and beautifully maintained and the mezzanine is close enough that the last row doesn't put you in the heavens so you can't see or hear what's going on.

The show was actually quite good. After all the carping I did, I'm very glad I got to see it. The play is no great shakes but it's full of funny one-liners. Midler gives an excellent performance. She's not Midler up there doing shtick in the style of Sue Mengers, she's Sue for the evening. She really inhabits the character and she's believable and funny and poignant. She should have been nominated for a Tony. The set is gorgeous and Joe Mantello does a good job of taking this lump of a play and turning it into something watchable for 85 minutes (no intermission). The $80 tickets that I mentioned a few weeks ago have now gone up to $87 (they were the seats I sat in) and on Friday those same tickets are $92!!! I know if those were the prices I paid I wouldn't have seen the show but for $35 I had a wonderful night in the theatre.

We are now looking to do Kinky Boots on Rush. $37 at the Al Hirschfeld. We just have to pick a date. I will also be doing Pippin on Rush $37 at the Music Box (another of my favorite Broadway houses).
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 07, 2013, 03:17:05 AM: Good morning, all.

A decent sleep but an early awakening .... for no apparent reason. Well, nothing HORRIBLE seems to be going on, at the moment (knock wood) and I couldn't find anything to lie there and fret about, so I got up and made the

Coffee!
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 07, 2013, 03:18:24 AM: Happy Birthday to DR Danise!

And please don't forget to post a pointer to some pictures one of these days.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 07, 2013, 03:20:09 AM: Congratulations to DR Ben on a lovely evening at the theater!

I need to find me some $35 evenings at the theater, lemme tell you. Yes, sir. That's what I need.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 07, 2013, 03:22:40 AM: And congratulations to BK for that wonderful review!
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 07, 2013, 03:23:51 AM: Well. I seem to have the place to myself here. What shall we talk about?
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 07, 2013, 03:25:41 AM: The first K-cup o' the morning was Emeril's "Big Easy Bold", which I make on the smallest setting for a nice near-espresso-like concentration of rich coffee. It was accompanied by a perfectly ripe (not too early, not too late) banana.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 07, 2013, 03:28:04 AM: I shall have some cereal in a bit -- I believe there's a nice Raisin Bran Crisp (?) on the shelf -- one of those with some granola-type goodies, and it's very very good. Second cup of coffee will be a medium-sized Newman's Own Special Blend, I believe it's called.

These two are, for the time being, more or less my morning standards.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 07, 2013, 03:29:23 AM: Oy! The early morning sun is hitting my desk in a way that shows up the dust to a horrifying degree. There's a job for later today.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 07, 2013, 03:34:35 AM: I shall be taking the car into the dealership ("across the road from the cows" -- and I did see them last time) at noon for a new set of all-season tires and front end alignment -- and, if they can do it at the same time, some vacuum hoses that need to be replaced. An Oy! for the wallet, to be sure, but it will be great to have these things done. I must say I take pretty nice care of this car, and every time I drive out of there it's like the thing is new again. For a while. Until the next Thing.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 07, 2013, 03:37:16 AM: This current set of tires has lasted me since November 2007 -- so, five whole years -- because I take them off and use snow tires in the winter. And the snow tires are just about that old, but they've got at least another winter in them. This car, and, I guess, the way I drive it, does really well on tires, much better than previous ones.
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Post by: Ben on May 07, 2013, 03:43:01 AM: I'm at the office now counting the days, oh, yes, counting the days.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 07, 2013, 03:48:45 AM: Okay, here are two headlines from the local rag that I can probably do without reading any further:

East About to be Overrun by Billions of Cicadas

May Opens Tick Season in Connecticut
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 07, 2013, 03:56:36 AM: Are you using an abacus, DR Ben? Or do you have a fancy Excel sheet?
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Post by: Michael on May 07, 2013, 04:17:08 AM: good morning to all
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Post by: Michael on May 07, 2013, 04:18:24 AM: happy b day to dr danise. with an up to date new house you are going to have a great year.
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Post by: Ben on May 07, 2013, 04:31:17 AM: Excel
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 07, 2013, 05:05:50 AM: Good morning, all!

I slept rather well,l for a change, and I look forward to today's events. At 10am Judy Sherman and I begin the final mix for DEAREST ENEMY, and we'll finish it tomorrow. I like putting the voices and sound effects into perspective, and I hope it will be as much fun, if not more, as mixing the EILEEN last year.

Before I go, I need to call the podiatrist's nurse and see if we can set an appointment for Thursday or Friday.

I'm off to the market.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 07, 2013, 05:06:33 AM: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Birthday to our DR Danise !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Doug R on May 07, 2013, 05:09:59 AM: HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR DANISE!!
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Post by: Doug R on May 07, 2013, 05:12:28 AM: I've started cleaning out the goldfish pond. I've netted all the fish and am halfway scooping out the water - which is incredibly dirty.
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Post by: Sam on May 07, 2013, 05:21:06 AM: ;D
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Post by: Sam on May 07, 2013, 05:21:33 AM: Happy Birthday Danise ;)
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Post by: Sam on May 07, 2013, 05:22:05 AM: Coffee.

;D
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Post by: Ginny on May 07, 2013, 05:26:48 AM: Tuesday morning greetings! I'm up early to have a blood test and then head to Dayton for lunch with the grantwriters. Didn't need to fast for the blood test, so I've just had some lovely fresh strawberries mixed into vanilla yogurt.
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Post by: Ginny on May 07, 2013, 05:27:16 AM: Happiest of birthdays to DR Danise!
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Post by: Sam on May 07, 2013, 05:27:30 AM: Rainy day naps. ;D
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Post by: Sam on May 07, 2013, 05:28:40 AM: Great vibes for Tuesday everyone.

Health and happiness. ;D
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Post by: John G. on May 07, 2013, 05:30:37 AM: Good morning, all.

Just so it's duly noted: I dream of the new carioca. Often during those rainy day naps that Sam mentioned.

And BK, it's Hugh Martin and Timothy Gray on High Spirits, just to be picky. (The notes said Blane.)
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Post by: John G. on May 07, 2013, 05:31:08 AM: Favorite rainy day activity with people is to play cards or a game, such as dominoes or rummikub.
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Post by: John G. on May 07, 2013, 05:32:10 AM: Happy birthday, DR Danise. Now you've got a great new kitchen to add to the celebration.
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Post by: Kerry on May 07, 2013, 05:38:19 AM: HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR DANISE!!!
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Post by: Jennifer on May 07, 2013, 05:49:57 AM: Happy Birthday to DR Danise!

Hope you have a great day and that you are doing something special!
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Post by: Doug R on May 07, 2013, 06:01:10 AM: A photo from Sunday's visit to Wisley Gardens with some of my ex-work colleagues.

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/Wisley3.jpg)
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Post by: Druxy on May 07, 2013, 06:26:56 AM: Happy Birthday, Danise!
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Post by: Druxy on May 07, 2013, 06:27:20 AM: TOD:

Watching movies.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on May 07, 2013, 07:28:14 AM: Quote from: bk on May 07, 2013, 12:40:06 AM
And the word of the day is: FUSTIGATE!

And The Song Of The Day Is: BEAT ME DADDY,EIGHT TO THE BAR
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on May 07, 2013, 07:29:42 AM: Happy Birthday Danise. Have A Great Day !
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Post by: MBarnum on May 07, 2013, 07:44:37 AM: All the best to you on your birthday, DR Danise!!! I hope it is a swell day!

(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1940S-VINTAGE-VTG-BIRTHDAY-GREETING-CARD-W-CHICK-FEATHER-UNUSED-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/$(KGrHqJ,!ogE8VbSV2hHBPQ(u4oJQg~~60_57.JPG)

(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1940S-VINTAGE-VTG-BIRTHDAY-GREETING-CARD-W-CHICK-FEATHER-UNUSED-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/$(KGrHqZ,!n4E8Vq-GZnrBPQ(vCVWww~~60_57.JPG?rt=nc)
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Post by: Matthew on May 07, 2013, 07:47:23 AM: Happy Birthday, DR Danise!
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Post by: MBarnum on May 07, 2013, 07:50:11 AM: And a belated (on HHW, anyway) happy birthday wish to DR George!!! Hope you had a swell day!

(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Comic-Scottie-Birthday-Card-BD-65-/00/s/MTA1NFg4MjE=/z/LXMAAMXQY8JRh3o9/$(KGrHqRHJEMFF)P67lwgBRh3o9Gl1Q~~60_57.JPG)

(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Comic-Scottie-Birthday-Card-BD-65-/00/s/MTAzNlgxNTUy/z/jK0AAMXQ9MVRh3o~/$(KGrHqFHJFYFF0iH0oSoBRh3o-tuEg~~60_57.JPG?rt=nc)
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 07, 2013, 08:14:46 AM: Quote from: ChasSmith on May 07, 2013, 03:29:23 AM
Oy! The early morning sun is hitting my desk in a way that shows up the dust to a horrifying degree. There's a job for later today.

I just close the curtains.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 07, 2013, 08:15:54 AM: Happy Birthday DR DANISE!!!
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 07, 2013, 08:16:12 AM: Looks like quite a fine group DR DOUG R. Thanks for sharing the photo.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 07, 2013, 08:18:15 AM: Nice review for the Sunday Night Show.....too bad the singer who will never be used again was not mentioned much....it would have been the only thing for her to remember the evening by.

Where did you get her anyway? Whoever recommended her should be apprised of her behavior.

I keep remembering an EMMY AWARD show where many things were going wrong and Bea Arthur came out and announced:
"I have just been voted Miss Congeniality backstage....."
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 07, 2013, 08:18:40 AM: I like to write and listen to music on rainy days.....and read, too.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 07, 2013, 08:43:16 AM: DR BEN thanks for the Theater Report!
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Post by: John G. on May 07, 2013, 09:04:36 AM: Quote from: Jrand62 on May 07, 2013, 08:16:12 AM
Looks like quite a fine group DR DOUG R. Thanks for sharing the photo.

Yes. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 07, 2013, 09:24:51 AM: Jury in Phoenix decided to start an hour later today....could be a sign that they know what they want and will bring in their verdict today.
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Post by: Jane on May 07, 2013, 09:40:14 AM: DR Danise,

(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u50/Hankums/birthday/happy_birthday.gif)
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 07, 2013, 09:42:09 AM: I enjoyed Sunday night's MAD MEN episode as well....and of course the TAR finale gave us a good winning team!
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Post by: Laura on May 07, 2013, 09:54:51 AM: Happy Birthday, Danise!!!
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Post by: Laura on May 07, 2013, 09:55:49 AM: If they are smart, JRand, they will play cards for several days so they can continue to rake in that twelve dollars a day.
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Post by: Laura on May 07, 2013, 09:56:09 AM: TOD: Looking out the window and watching the rain.
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Post by: Doug R on May 07, 2013, 10:02:50 AM: Glad to say I've finished cleaning out the pond and the fish are enjoying the new clean water!
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Post by: Laura on May 07, 2013, 10:04:15 AM: Did you take all the water out? I only clean my filters.
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Post by: Laura on May 07, 2013, 10:04:50 AM: And we need photos of your pond.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 07, 2013, 10:17:57 AM: Back from across the road from the cows (who must have been out running errands or something), to await the phone call telling me what the damages will be...which might not even come till tomorrow. In the meantime, got a brand-spanking-new VW Passat to drive around in.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 07, 2013, 10:24:36 AM: I am just hearing that Ray Harryhausen has died at the age of 92.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 07, 2013, 10:40:37 AM: Quote from: Laura on May 07, 2013, 09:55:49 AM
If they are smart, JRand, they will play cards for several days so they can continue to rake in that twelve dollars a day.

LOL.....could be....
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 07, 2013, 11:02:16 AM: Hope this doesn't widescreen y'all:

(http://home.comcast.net/~chasmith7/SinbadLP.jpg)

Bootleg LP bought on Hollywood Blvd. (not sure which store) ca 1972-1974.
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Post by: Matthew on May 07, 2013, 11:29:39 AM: I'm listening the to the OBC of Pacific Overtures - just thought I'd mention that.

Such an amazing score, and those orchestrations are amazing. I feel like I'm on a ship in the sea
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Post by: George on May 07, 2013, 11:32:20 AM: Quote from: Matthew on May 07, 2013, 11:29:39 AM
I'm listening the to the OBC of Pacific Overtures - just thought I'd mention that.

Such an amazing score, and those orchestrations are amazing. I feel like I'm on a ship in the sea

I love that score!
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Post by: Ben on May 07, 2013, 11:32:22 AM: Quote from: Matthew on May 07, 2013, 11:29:39 AM
I'm listening the to the OBC of Pacific Overtures - just thought I'd mention that.

Such an amazing score, and those orchestrations are amazing. I feel like I'm on a ship in the sea

One of my all time favorite recordings. Someone In A Tree is AMAZING!!!
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Post by: George on May 07, 2013, 11:33:45 AM: Quote from: ChasSmith on May 07, 2013, 03:20:09 AM
Congratulations to DR Ben on a lovely evening at the theater!

I need to find me some $35 evenings at the theater, lemme tell you. Yes, sir. That's what I need.

In the Olympia theater scene, a $35 ticket is overpriced...but people pay that for some local theater companies.
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Post by: George on May 07, 2013, 11:34:52 AM: Quote from: Ben on May 07, 2013, 11:32:22 AM
Quote from: Matthew on May 07, 2013, 11:29:39 AM
I'm listening the to the OBC of Pacific Overtures - just thought I'd mention that.

Such an amazing score, and those orchestrations are amazing. I feel like I'm on a ship in the sea

One of my all time favorite recordings. Someone In A Tree is AMAZING!!!

"Someone in a Tree" is definitely in the top five of my favorite theater songs of all time!
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Post by: George on May 07, 2013, 11:35:52 AM: Quote from: ChasSmith on May 07, 2013, 10:24:36 AM
I am just hearing that Ray Harryhausen has died at the age of 92.

:'(

But 92...good for him!
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 07, 2013, 11:36:15 AM: I hear that DR GEORGE......over here at PCPH we are holding steady at $10......less than most high schools in the area charge...but $4 more than most DePauw events.....
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Post by: MBarnum on May 07, 2013, 11:48:13 AM: Quote from: Jrand62 on May 07, 2013, 09:42:09 AM
I enjoyed Sunday night's MAD MEN episode as well....and of course the TAR finale gave us a good winning team!

They were a good team, and seemed like nice guys.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 07, 2013, 11:50:04 AM: Quote from: George on May 07, 2013, 11:33:45 AM
Quote from: ChasSmith on May 07, 2013, 03:20:09 AM
Congratulations to DR Ben on a lovely evening at the theater!

I need to find me some $35 evenings at the theater, lemme tell you. Yes, sir. That's what I need.

In the Olympia theater scene, a $35 ticket is overpriced...but people pay that for some local theater companies.

I think the highest we go around the local scene here (for musicals, plays are less) is $25. Maybe a couple of bucks more at one place.

What I want for $35, though, is what DR Ben got: Broadway! :)
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Post by: MBarnum on May 07, 2013, 11:50:32 AM: Nice autograph(s) DR ChasSmith!

Sad about Harryhausen...he was one of the reasons that I wanted to go into film making (which, of course, I never did...other than my spree of 8mm productions in during my Jr. High school days)
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Post by: MBarnum on May 07, 2013, 11:52:18 AM: So, what is your all time favorite Ray Harryhausen film?

Mine would be:

(http://204.244.128.121/assets/product_images/1020/507270.1020.A.jpg)
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 07, 2013, 11:53:09 AM: DR Elmore: Are you aware of this version of the events at Loudon?

http://goo.gl/dzaOU
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Post by: MBarnum on May 07, 2013, 11:53:25 AM: The trailer always gives me goose-bumps!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2o4fdX8gUMY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2o4fdX8gUMY)
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 07, 2013, 11:58:34 AM: My favorite, too, DR MBARNUM!!
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 07, 2013, 12:01:25 PM: Yeah, I could stand to watch that one again soon.
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Post by: George on May 07, 2013, 12:02:46 PM: Quote from: Jrand62 on May 07, 2013, 11:36:15 AM
I hear that DR GEORGE......over here at PCPH we are holding steady at $10......less than most high schools in the area charge...but $4 more than most DePauw events.....

Theater Artists Olympia charges $12 for plays and $15 for musicals. We want to start something like a Kickstarter program to raise money to put on The Rocky Horror Show. :D
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Post by: George on May 07, 2013, 12:02:59 PM: Quote from: ChasSmith on May 07, 2013, 03:34:35 AM
I shall be taking the car into the dealership ("across the road from the cows" -- and I did see them last time) at noon for a new set of all-season tires and front end alignment -- and, if they can do it at the same time, some vacuum hoses that need to be replaced. An Oy! for the wallet, to be sure, but it will be great to have these things done. I must say I take pretty nice care of this car, and every time I drive out of there it's like the thing is new again. For a while. Until the next Thing.

I finally got my income tax refund last week and haven't spent it yet. I will call the dealer to get my car serviced, since it's been a couple of years since I've had any real work done on it. I'm sure that it won't be cheap, but that's what I use my refund for. ;)
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 07, 2013, 12:07:36 PM: Quote from: George on May 07, 2013, 12:02:46 PM
Quote from: Jrand62 on May 07, 2013, 11:36:15 AM
I hear that DR GEORGE......over here at PCPH we are holding steady at $10......less than most high schools in the area charge...but $4 more than most DePauw events.....

Theater Artists Olympia charges $12 for plays and $15 for musicals. We want to start something like a Kickstarter program to raise money to put on The Rocky Horror Show. :D

That's more the price range we were in -- fifteen years ago! Things took a flying leap around here.
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Post by: George on May 07, 2013, 12:40:03 PM: Quote from: Doug R on May 07, 2013, 06:01:10 AM
A photo from Sunday's visit to Wisley Gardens with some of my ex-work colleagues.

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/Wisley3.jpg)

That's a really nice picture, Doug!
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Post by: George on May 07, 2013, 12:40:16 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on May 07, 2013, 07:50:11 AM
And a belated (on HHW, anyway) happy birthday wish to DR George!!! Hope you had a swell day!

(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Comic-Scottie-Birthday-Card-BD-65-/00/s/MTA1NFg4MjE=/z/LXMAAMXQY8JRh3o9/$(KGrHqRHJEMFF)P67lwgBRh3o9Gl1Q~~60_57.JPG)

(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Comic-Scottie-Birthday-Card-BD-65-/00/s/MTAzNlgxNTUy/z/jK0AAMXQ9MVRh3o~/$(KGrHqFHJFYFF0iH0oSoBRh3o-tuEg~~60_57.JPG?rt=nc)

Thank you very much, Mike!! ;D
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Post by: MBarnum on May 07, 2013, 12:42:38 PM: A lovely bunch of former co-workers, DR Doug!
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Post by: Doug R on May 07, 2013, 12:47:20 PM: Quote from: Laura on May 07, 2013, 10:04:50 AM
And we need photos of your pond.

Here you are then!

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc228/vanmunchen/20130507_170647rev.jpg)
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Post by: bk on May 07, 2013, 12:50:28 PM: I didn't get to bed until three. Woke up at eight-thirty, went back to bed, woke up at eleven and have been catching up ever since. I decided to finish the Martyn Bedford book, Flip, last night. It's very enjoyable. First fiction book I've read since I began writing fiction. I'd sent the author the first two Kritzer books - he loved the first one and we used a blurb from him on Kritzerland regarding the first book. We corresponded for a while but I had no idea if he liked the second book or not, and then it was off my radar about even sending the third book, although I may have.

But I have to say, there were a few short times in Flip where I thought there was a little Kritzer going on, and especially in the book's final paragraph, which seems mighty inspired by the ending of Kritzerland - it worked there and it works here :)
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Post by: Laura on May 07, 2013, 12:59:21 PM: Beautiful fish, Doug! I have brown minnows. Not very exciting.
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Post by: Laura on May 07, 2013, 01:28:18 PM: I should get a duck.
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Post by: bk on May 07, 2013, 01:50:01 PM: Why a duck? Oh, a Marx Brothers reference.
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Post by: bk on May 07, 2013, 01:50:16 PM: Back from a three-mile jog and must now eat something before I fall over.
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Post by: FJL on May 07, 2013, 02:07:19 PM: Quote from: Doug R on May 07, 2013, 10:02:50 AM
Glad to say I've finished cleaning out the pond and the fish are enjoying the new clean water!

Is that the pond they're referring to on New York One when they say "across the pond"
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Post by: FJL on May 07, 2013, 02:09:26 PM: Happy birthday, Danise!!!
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Post by: FJL on May 07, 2013, 02:19:26 PM: Quote from: Matthew on May 07, 2013, 11:29:39 AM
I'm listening the to the OBC of Pacific Overtures - just thought I'd mention that.

Such an amazing score, and those orchestrations are amazing. I feel like I'm on a ship in the sea

I believe this may be the only PACIFIC OVERTURES YouTube parody, at least the only one I know of :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taiPOElxQdc

the Chrysanthemum Tea Party (featuring Bristol and Sarah)
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Post by: FJL on May 07, 2013, 02:21:19 PM: Our friend Bill parry was in ROCKABYE HAMLET.

So was Meat Loaf. Isn't that the show in which Clive Barnes called him Mr. Loaf?
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Post by: John G. on May 07, 2013, 02:50:20 PM: Quote from: FJL on May 07, 2013, 02:19:26 PM
Quote from: Matthew on May 07, 2013, 11:29:39 AM
I'm listening the to the OBC of Pacific Overtures - just thought I'd mention that.

Such an amazing score, and those orchestrations are amazing. I feel like I'm on a ship in the sea

I believe this may be the only PACIFIC OVERTURES YouTube parody, at least the only one I know of :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taiPOElxQdc

the Chrysanthemum Tea Party (featuring Bristol and Sarah)

Fun.
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Post by: John G. on May 07, 2013, 02:50:46 PM: Favorite Ray Harryhausen:

Mighty Joe Young
Clash of the Titans
Golden Voyage of Sinbad.
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Post by: John G. on May 07, 2013, 02:52:17 PM: BK, I'm sorry I forgot those two Rockabye Hamlet songs on "Shakespeare on Broadway." I remembered the songs as soon as they came on, but I guess I didn't remember them as being from "Rockabye Hamlet." "The Last Blues" sounds too country/western for a rock opera. Still, it's a lively piece.
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Post by: George on May 07, 2013, 02:53:28 PM: Quote from: John G. on May 07, 2013, 02:50:20 PM
Quote from: FJL on May 07, 2013, 02:19:26 PM
Quote from: Matthew on May 07, 2013, 11:29:39 AM
I'm listening the to the OBC of Pacific Overtures - just thought I'd mention that.

Such an amazing score, and those orchestrations are amazing. I feel like I'm on a ship in the sea

I believe this may be the only PACIFIC OVERTURES YouTube parody, at least the only one I know of :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taiPOElxQdc

the Chrysanthemum Tea Party (featuring Bristol and Sarah)

Fun.

Weird...for some reason, it doesn't work for me. I can play any other YouTube clip, but this just doesn't do anything. I hope that it's just my computer here at work. :-\
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Post by: George on May 07, 2013, 02:54:59 PM: In the meantime, click HERE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cx6hhy2Dwzw) for the original Broadway production's "Someone in a Tree."

;D
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 07, 2013, 03:02:00 PM: Nice fish foto DR DOUG!
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 07, 2013, 03:02:32 PM: Jury still out. DR KERRY go down there and tell them to hurry up.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 07, 2013, 03:24:33 PM: Quote from: ChasSmith on May 07, 2013, 11:53:09 AM
DR Elmore: Are you aware of this version of the events at Loudon?

http://goo.gl/dzaOU

I know of the film but I have never seen it!

And I am home from the first mixing session. It went rather well.
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Post by: KevinH on May 07, 2013, 03:33:24 PM: Good evening!
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Post by: Danise on May 07, 2013, 03:54:06 PM: Quote from: George on May 07, 2013, 12:50:47 AM
A Very Happy Birthday to Newly Kitchened DR Danise!! ;D
Thank you so much DR George!!!!!
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Post by: Danise on May 07, 2013, 03:55:15 PM: Quote from: Ben on May 07, 2013, 01:45:16 AM
Happy Day to our dear Danise.
Thank you, DR Ben! Give Ant a hug for me!
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Post by: Danise on May 07, 2013, 03:57:37 PM: Quote from: ChasSmith on May 07, 2013, 03:18:24 AM
Happy Birthday to DR Danise!

And please don't forget to post a pointer to some pictures one of these days.
Thank you DR ChasSmith! I will. I was waiting for it be be on TV because they don't like you to jump the gun and do it first. I am having the septic tank people come tomorrow so there will be pictures of that. The dogs are going to the kennel first thing in the morning so they won't be here to be scared or maybe fall in the hole.
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Post by: Danise on May 07, 2013, 03:59:17 PM: Quote from: Mike on May 07, 2013, 04:18:24 AM
happy b day to dr danise. with an up to date new house you are going to have a great year.

Thank you DR Mike! It sure has been a magic year to be sure. The best I've had in a long, long, long (that's 3 longs) time!
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Post by: Laura on May 07, 2013, 03:59:55 PM: Quote from: Jrand62 on May 07, 2013, 03:02:32 PM
Jury still out. DR KERRY go down there and tell them to hurry up.

There's another $144 for the taxpayers to pay.
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Post by: Danise on May 07, 2013, 04:02:15 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on May 07, 2013, 05:06:33 AM
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Birthday to our DR Danise !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you, DR Elmore!!!
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Post by: Danise on May 07, 2013, 04:02:55 PM: Quote from: Doug R on May 07, 2013, 05:09:59 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR DANISE!!

Thank you DR Doug R!
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Post by: Danise on May 07, 2013, 04:04:13 PM: Quote from: Sam on May 07, 2013, 05:21:33 AM
Happy Birthday Danise ;)
Thank you, DR Sam!!!
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Post by: Danise on May 07, 2013, 04:04:39 PM: Quote from: Ginny on May 07, 2013, 05:27:16 AM
Happiest of birthdays to DR Danise!
Thank you DR Ginny!
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Post by: Danise on May 07, 2013, 04:05:30 PM: Quote from: John G. on May 07, 2013, 05:32:10 AM
Happy birthday, DR Danise. Now you've got a great new kitchen to add to the celebration.
Thank you DR John G! And tomorrow a septic tank!
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Post by: TCB on May 07, 2013, 04:06:06 PM: T.O.D.

Well, I am too old and too crippled up for my former favorite rainy day activity.

Now, probably curling up with a good book / good Kindle and a cup of hot cocoa.
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Post by: Danise on May 07, 2013, 04:06:13 PM: Quote from: Kerry on May 07, 2013, 05:38:19 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR DANISE!!!
Thank you, DR Kerry!
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Post by: Danise on May 07, 2013, 04:06:58 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on May 07, 2013, 05:49:57 AM
Happy Birthday to DR Danise!

Hope you have a great day and that you are doing something special!
Thank you, DR Jennifer!!
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Post by: Danise on May 07, 2013, 04:07:23 PM: Quote from: Druxy on May 07, 2013, 06:26:56 AM
Happy Birthday, Danise!
Thank you DR Druxy!!!!!
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Post by: TCB on May 07, 2013, 04:11:47 PM: Happy Birthday and Icelandic

Greetings to the wonderful DR Danise!!
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Post by: Danise on May 07, 2013, 04:14:07 PM: Quote from: ArnoldMBrockman on May 07, 2013, 07:29:42 AM
Happy Birthday Danise. Have A Great Day !
Thank you DR Arnold Brockman! Hope your enjoying that grandchild!
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Post by: TCB on May 07, 2013, 04:16:07 PM: Today I took a four hour tour of Copenhagen, and I learned four important things:

1.) All men in Copenhagen have a 30" waist
2.) All men in Copenhagen wear skin tight Skinny Jeans
3.) All men in Copenhagen are either gay or openly bi-sexua
l
4.) If the first three don't apply the guy is probably an American
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Post by: Danise on May 07, 2013, 04:17:23 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on May 07, 2013, 07:44:37 AM
All the best to you on your birthday, DR Danise!!! I hope it is a swell day!

(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1940S-VINTAGE-VTG-BIRTHDAY-GREETING-CARD-W-CHICK-FEATHER-UNUSED-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/$(KGrHqJ,!ogE8VbSV2hHBPQ(u4oJQg~~60_57.JPG)

(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1940S-VINTAGE-VTG-BIRTHDAY-GREETING-CARD-W-CHICK-FEATHER-UNUSED-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/$(KGrHqZ,!n4E8Vq-GZnrBPQ(vCVWww~~60_57.JPG?rt=nc)

How lovely! I did have a wonderful day. They didn't know I was coming to work today (the septic tank was going to be installed today but got moved) so they scrambled and someone went and got balloons and a card and a cake! I also got double nickels since I'm now 55 and a cow drink coaster. Friday, my boss, Lucy is going to bring in Flan!! She was going to do it on Thursday when I was going to back at work but I surprised her by coming to work today!
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Post by: MBarnum on May 07, 2013, 04:18:58 PM: DR TCB, am looking forward to your thoughts on Iceland...a place I have always wanted to visit!
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Post by: Danise on May 07, 2013, 04:19:27 PM: Quote from: Matthew on May 07, 2013, 07:47:23 AM
Happy Birthday, DR Danise!
Thank you, DR Matthew!!!!
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Post by: TCB on May 07, 2013, 04:26:21 PM: Quote from: Ben on May 07, 2013, 01:55:26 AM
I saw I'll Eat You Last, yesterday evening.

We had rush tickets which are the last row of the mezzanine at the Booth Theatre. I love the Booth. It's probably my favorite theatre on Broadway. It's small and beautifully maintained and the mezzanine is close enough that the last row doesn't put you in the heavens so you can't see or hear what's going on.

The show was actually quite good. After all the carping I did, I'm very glad I got to see it. The play is no great shakes but it's full of funny one-liners. Midler gives an excellent performance. She's not Midler up there doing shtick in the style of Sue Mengers, she's Sue for the evening. She really inhabits the character and she's believable and funny and poignant. She should have been nominated for a Tony. The set is gorgeous and Joe Mantello does a good job of taking this lump of a play and turning it into something watchable for 85 minutes (no intermission). The $80 tickets that I mentioned a few weeks ago have now gone up to $87 (they were the seats I sat in) and on Friday those same tickets are $92!!! I know if those were the prices I paid I wouldn't have seen the show but for $35 I had a wonderful night in the theatre.

We are now looking to do Kinky Boots on Rush. $37 at the Al Hirschfeld. We just have to pick a date. I will also be doing Pippin on Rush $37 at the Music Box (another of my favorite Broadway houses).

That reminds me of one of my favorite NYC stories. I was walking down 45th Street back to the Milford Plaza one evening, and there was a young couple with their two chilldren walking in front of me. The little boy was in the "What's this?" stage of development. So the little boy pointe to a restaurant and asked, "What's this?" and his mother said that is a restaurant. Then the little boy pointed ot a shop and said, "What's this? And his mother answered that it was a store. Then the little boy pointed to the Booth Theatre and asked, "What's this?" .And his mother said, "That's the theater where Lincoln was shot."
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Post by: Danise on May 07, 2013, 04:26:50 PM: Quote from: Jrand62 on May 07, 2013, 08:15:54 AM
Happy Birthday DR DANISE!!!
Thank you, DR Jrand62!
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Post by: Danise on May 07, 2013, 04:30:07 PM: Quote from: Jane on May 07, 2013, 09:40:14 AM
DR Danise,

(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u50/Hankums/birthday/happy_birthday.gif)
Thank you, DR Jane!
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Post by: George on May 07, 2013, 04:30:44 PM: Quote from: TCB on May 07, 2013, 04:16:07 PM
Today I took a four hour tour of Copenhagen, and I learned four important things:

1.) All men in Copenhagen have a 30" waist
2.) All men in Copenhagen wear skin tight Skinny Jeans
3.) All men in Copenhagen are either gay or openly bi-sexua
l
4.) If the first three don't apply the guy is probably an American

There Right There! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6fGYuZ5u-Y)

;D
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Post by: Danise on May 07, 2013, 04:31:12 PM: Quote from: Laura on May 07, 2013, 09:54:51 AM
Happy Birthday, Danise!!!
Thank you, DR Laura!
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Post by: Danise on May 07, 2013, 04:32:15 PM: Quote from: FJL on May 07, 2013, 02:09:26 PM
Happy birthday, Danise!!!
Thank you, DR FJL!!
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Post by: Jane on May 07, 2013, 04:32:49 PM: Quote from: ChasSmith on May 07, 2013, 11:02:16 AM
Hope this doesn't widescreen y'all:

Bootleg LP bought on Hollywood Blvd. (not sure which store) ca 1972-1974.

8) and no widescreen
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Post by: Danise on May 07, 2013, 04:33:09 PM: Quote from: TCB on May 07, 2013, 04:11:47 PM
Happy Birthday and Icelandic

Greetings to the wonderful DR Danise!!
Thank you DR TCB! Hope all is going well for you!
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Post by: Jane on May 07, 2013, 04:33:27 PM: Just because I think they are cute......

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s480x480/936268_422892261140488_1902622614_n.jpg)
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Post by: Jane on May 07, 2013, 04:35:06 PM: Quote from: Doug R on May 07, 2013, 12:47:20 PM
Quote from: Laura on May 07, 2013, 10:04:50 AM
And we need photos of your pond.

Here you are then!

Lovely
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Post by: Jane on May 07, 2013, 04:35:21 PM: Nice pic DR George except that you aren't in it.
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Post by: TCB on May 07, 2013, 04:36:11 PM: Quote from: Laura on May 07, 2013, 09:56:09 AM
TOD: Looking out the window and watching the rain.

That's because you have never seen it before.
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Post by: TCB on May 07, 2013, 04:37:53 PM: Quote from: ChasSmith on May 07, 2013, 10:24:36 AM
I am just hearing that Ray Harryhausen has died at the age of 92.

Do you think they will re-animate him at the service?
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Post by: Jane on May 07, 2013, 04:38:10 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on May 07, 2013, 11:52:18 AM
So, what is your all time favorite Ray Harryhausen film?

Mine would be:

I don't remember the movie (Keith would) but I like the poster.
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Post by: Jane on May 07, 2013, 04:39:15 PM: Quote from: Danise on May 07, 2013, 03:59:17 PM
Quote from: Mike on May 07, 2013, 04:18:24 AM
happy b day to dr danise. with an up to date new house you are going to have a great year.

Thank you DR Mike! It sure has been a magic year to be sure. The best I've had in a long, long, long (that's 3 longs) time!

May this year be even better!!!!
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Post by: Danise on May 07, 2013, 04:40:26 PM: I hope I didn't miss anyone! Thank you all so very much!

I had to run outside because Toby was barking at something next door. It was a little brown bunny! So cute!!!!!
Title: Re: THE CONTINENTAL, THE CARIOCA, AND THE TAPIOCA
Post by: Jane on May 07, 2013, 04:40:34 PM: Quote from: TCB on May 07, 2013, 04:16:07 PM
Today I took a four hour tour of Copenhagen, and I learned four important things:

1.) All men in Copenhagen have a 30" waist
2.) All men in Copenhagen wear skin tight Skinny Jeans
3.) All men in Copenhagen are either gay or openly bi-sexua
l
4.) If the first three don't apply the guy is probably an American

;D

You must have seen a different Copenhagen than we did.
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Post by: Danise on May 07, 2013, 04:40:59 PM: Quote from: TCB on May 07, 2013, 04:37:53 PM
Quote from: ChasSmith on May 07, 2013, 10:24:36 AM
I am just hearing that Ray Harryhausen has died at the age of 92.

Do you think they will re-animate him at the service?
Oy!!!! ;)
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Post by: Jane on May 07, 2013, 04:44:13 PM: Quote from: Danise on May 07, 2013, 04:17:23 PM
Quote from: MBarnum on May 07, 2013, 07:44:37 AM
All the best to you on your birthday, DR Danise!!! I hope it is a swell day!

I did have a wonderful day. They didn't know I was coming to work today (the septic tank was going to be installed today but got moved) so they scrambled and someone went and got balloons and a card and a cake! I also got double nickels since I'm now 55 and a cow drink coaster. Friday, my boss, Lucy is going to bring in Flan!! She was going to do it on Thursday when I was going to back at work but I surprised her by coming to work today!

Now you get two celebrations at the office :)
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Post by: John G. on May 07, 2013, 04:49:59 PM: Attack of the 50 Foot Woman! Tonight's first feature.
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Post by: Danise on May 07, 2013, 04:50:13 PM: I may be in a little bit of trouble at work. I wouldn't post this on FB because some people I'm friends with are from there. We are going though a class. Well the assignment for this week is to tell 2 things you like and 1 you don't about every person on the floor. They said it would be a secret as to who says what but they call it "A Gift of Feedback". Well, I'm sorry folks but I don't see it that way. I feel like you could say fifty nice things but all anyone is going to look at is the things you don't like. By making it a secret as to who said what your going to have people wondering if you are the one who said something that could possibly be taken as hurtful.

I said I wanted to be excused from this assignment because I felt it wasn't a "Gift" but a "Pandora's Box". I think something like this is more likely to cause more problems then help build the team.

Anyway, I was excused but it was at the very end of the day and I just have a feeling I'm going to be called down to the office whenI get back.

I think I did the right thing. I can't believe we would be asked to even do this type of thing. What do you think?
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Post by: Jane on May 07, 2013, 04:50:31 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on May 07, 2013, 04:18:58 PM
DR TCB, am looking forward to your thoughts on Iceland...a place I have always wanted to visit!

I too am curious.
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Post by: Danise on May 07, 2013, 04:50:49 PM: Quote from: Jane on May 07, 2013, 04:44:13 PM
Quote from: Danise on May 07, 2013, 04:17:23 PM
Quote from: MBarnum on May 07, 2013, 07:44:37 AM
All the best to you on your birthday, DR Danise!!! I hope it is a swell day!

I did have a wonderful day. They didn't know I was coming to work today (the septic tank was going to be installed today but got moved) so they scrambled and someone went and got balloons and a card and a cake! I also got double nickels since I'm now 55 and a cow drink coaster. Friday, my boss, Lucy is going to bring in Flan!! She was going to do it on Thursday when I was going to back at work but I surprised her by coming to work today!

Now you get two celebrations at the office :)
So different from what I felt like before!
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Post by: John G. on May 07, 2013, 04:52:16 PM: Quote from: George on May 07, 2013, 04:30:44 PM
Quote from: TCB on May 07, 2013, 04:16:07 PM
Today I took a four hour tour of Copenhagen, and I learned four important things:

1.) All men in Copenhagen have a 30" waist
2.) All men in Copenhagen wear skin tight Skinny Jeans
3.) All men in Copenhagen are either gay or openly bi-sexua
l
4.) If the first three don't apply the guy is probably an American

There Right There! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6fGYuZ5u-Y)

;D

And TCB is singing Wonderful, Wonderful Copenhagen.
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Post by: TCB on May 07, 2013, 04:53:44 PM: Quote from: Danise on May 07, 2013, 04:40:59 PM
Quote from: TCB on May 07, 2013, 04:37:53 PM
Quote from: ChasSmith on May 07, 2013, 10:24:36 AM
I am just hearing that Ray Harryhausen has died at the age of 92.

Do you think they will re-animate him at the service?
Oy!!!! ;)

Sorry, I couldn't resist. Fred made me do it!
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Post by: Jane on May 07, 2013, 04:54:21 PM: Quote from: TCB on May 07, 2013, 04:26:21 PM
Quote from: Ben on May 07, 2013, 01:55:26 AM
I saw I'll Eat You Last, yesterday evening.

We had rush tickets which are the last row of the mezzanine at the Booth Theatre. I love the Booth. It's probably my favorite theatre on Broadway. It's small and beautifully maintained and the mezzanine is close enough that the last row doesn't put you in the heavens so you can't see or hear what's going on.

The show was actually quite good. After all the carping I did, I'm very glad I got to see it. The play is no great shakes but it's full of funny one-liners. Midler gives an excellent performance. She's not Midler up there doing shtick in the style of Sue Mengers, she's Sue for the evening. She really inhabits the character and she's believable and funny and poignant. She should have been nominated for a Tony. The set is gorgeous and Joe Mantello does a good job of taking this lump of a play and turning it into something watchable for 85 minutes (no intermission). The $80 tickets that I mentioned a few weeks ago have now gone up to $87 (they were the seats I sat in) and on Friday those same tickets are $92!!! I know if those were the prices I paid I wouldn't have seen the show but for $35 I had a wonderful night in the theatre.

We are now looking to do Kinky Boots on Rush. $37 at the Al Hirschfeld. We just have to pick a date. I will also be doing Pippin on Rush $37 at the Music Box (another of my favorite Broadway houses).

That reminds me of one of my favorite NYC stories. I was walking down 45th Street back to the Milford Plaza one evening, and there was a young couple with their two chilldren walking in front of me. The little boy was in the "What's this?" stage of development. So the little boy pointe to a restaurant and asked, "What's this?" and his mother said that is a restaurant. Then the little boy pointed ot a shop and said, "What's this? And his mother answered that it was a store. Then the little boy pointed to the Booth Theatre and asked, "What's this?" .And his mother said, "That's the theater where Lincoln was shot."

;D
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Post by: TCB on May 07, 2013, 04:55:34 PM: 6
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Post by: John G. on May 07, 2013, 04:56:28 PM: Danise, you did the right thing.

I'm finding that the corporate speak at USAA is to avoid the use of words like "problem" or "negative." It's all an opportunity for improvement, etc. I even had a daylong seminar in how to accentuate the positive and to view even the greatest challenges from the view of something to be welcomed and conquered, not avoided. I'm not sure I totally agree, but I do find it has made for a healthier work environment.
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Post by: Jane on May 07, 2013, 04:57:35 PM: DR Danise good luck tomorrow. What the reaction will be I can't say. If they wanted constructive criticism why not call it that and make it open. I admire your stand to not participate.
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Post by: TCB on May 07, 2013, 05:00:04 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on May 07, 2013, 04:18:58 PM
DR TCB, am looking forward to your thoughts on Iceland...a place I have always wanted to visit!

Well, my first impression of Iceland is that the taxi to the hotel cost me $130.00. it would have been cheaper if Icelandair had flown me to the hotel!
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Post by: TCB on May 07, 2013, 05:04:00 PM: I arrived too late in the day (and I was too tired) to form an opinion yet on Iceland. The city is rather quaint, but the 40 minute taxi ride from the airport there was practically nothing except moonscape.
But the people are quite friendly. The desk clerk kept telling me if there was anything he could do for me, just to let him know.
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Post by: TCB on May 07, 2013, 05:04:45 PM: Wasn't that nice of him?
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Post by: KevinH on May 07, 2013, 05:05:42 PM: Happy Birthday, DR Danise!
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Post by: KevinH on May 07, 2013, 05:06:22 PM: Enjoy the rest of your visit to Iceland, TCB!
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Post by: Danise on May 07, 2013, 05:08:32 PM: Well, I have always believed I have to stand up for what I think is right. And I honestly feel this is going to cause a lot of hurt feelings. By not knowing who said what it will also cause mistrust as you look around and wonder who said something hurtful about you.
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Post by: Danise on May 07, 2013, 05:09:08 PM: Quote from: TCB on May 07, 2013, 05:00:04 PM
Quote from: MBarnum on May 07, 2013, 04:18:58 PM
DR TCB, am looking forward to your thoughts on Iceland...a place I have always wanted to visit!

Well, my first impression of Iceland is that the taxi to the hotel cost me $130.00. it would have been cheaper if Icelandair had flown me to the hotel!
Yikes!
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 07, 2013, 05:09:29 PM: HAPPY BIRTHDAY DANISE!!!!!
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Post by: Danise on May 07, 2013, 05:09:48 PM: Quote from: KevinH on May 07, 2013, 05:05:42 PM
Happy Birthday, DR Danise!
Thank you, DR KevinH!
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 07, 2013, 05:13:06 PM: Quote from: Jrand62 on May 07, 2013, 09:24:51 AM
Jury in Phoenix decided to start an hour later today....could be a sign that they know what they want and will bring in their verdict today.

Nah, I didn't buy that one. I thought it meant they were tired or wanted to come in later to avoid the traffic
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 07, 2013, 05:13:39 PM: Quote from: Laura on May 07, 2013, 09:55:49 AM
If they are smart, JRand, they will play cards for several days so they can continue to rake in that twelve dollars a day.

Maybe they are listening to sex tapes and reading the emails and texts out loud
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Post by: Danise on May 07, 2013, 05:14:03 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on May 07, 2013, 05:09:29 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DANISE!!!!!
Thank you, DR Cillaliz!!!
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Post by: Danise on May 07, 2013, 05:20:09 PM: Ya know, I did forget someone. Our very own BK! Thank you so much for the birthday wishes in the notes!
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 07, 2013, 05:23:23 PM: I'm not at all surprised the jury isn't back yet and I don't think it's necessarily a good or bad sign. Heck OJ was 3 hours and it was not guilty. The longest I had a jury out was 5 days and they came back guilty on all charges. It was in Arizona about 25 years ago. I still think it will be murder 1, but I wouldn't be surprised if there's a compromise and it's murder 2.
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Post by: Jennifer on May 07, 2013, 05:23:43 PM: Quote from: Danise on May 07, 2013, 04:50:13 PM
I may be in a little bit of trouble at work. I wouldn't post this on FB because some people I'm friends with are from there. We are going though a class. Well the assignment for this week is to tell 2 things you like and 1 you don't about every person on the floor. They said it would be a secret as to who says what but they call it "A Gift of Feedback". Well, I'm sorry folks but I don't see it that way. I feel like you could say fifty nice things but all anyone is going to look at is the things you don't like. By making it a secret as to who said what your going to have people wondering if you are the one who said something that could possibly be taken as hurtful.

I said I wanted to be excused from this assignment because I felt it wasn't a "Gift" but a "Pandora's Box". I think something like this is more likely to cause more problems then help build the team.

Anyway, I was excused but it was at the very end of the day and I just have a feeling I'm going to be called down to the office whenI get back.

I think I did the right thing. I can't believe we would be asked to even do this type of thing. What do you think?

I think what you did is fine as long as you explained your reasons.
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Post by: Jane on May 07, 2013, 05:25:32 PM: Quote from: TCB on May 07, 2013, 05:00:04 PM
Quote from: MBarnum on May 07, 2013, 04:18:58 PM
DR TCB, am looking forward to your thoughts on Iceland...a place I have always wanted to visit!

Well, my first impression of Iceland is that the taxi to the hotel cost me $130.00. it would have been cheaper if Icelandair had flown me to the hotel!

Wow! How long of a drive was it?
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Post by: Jane on May 07, 2013, 05:25:49 PM: Quote from: TCB on May 07, 2013, 05:04:45 PM
Wasn't that nice of him?

Yes. :)
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Post by: Jane on May 07, 2013, 05:26:44 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on May 07, 2013, 05:13:06 PM
Quote from: Jrand62 on May 07, 2013, 09:24:51 AM
Jury in Phoenix decided to start an hour later today....could be a sign that they know what they want and will bring in their verdict today.

Nah, I didn't buy that one. I thought it meant they were tired or wanted to come in later to avoid the traffic

Tired and avoiding rush hour traffic, works for me.
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Post by: Jane on May 07, 2013, 05:27:45 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on May 07, 2013, 05:23:23 PM
I'm not at all surprised the jury isn't back yet and I don't think it's necessarily a good or bad sign. Heck OJ was 3 hours and it was not guilty.

I think I should keep my mouth shut ;)
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Post by: Jane on May 07, 2013, 05:31:09 PM: DR MBarnum, sorry about this......

Medford Fire-Rescue has been given the opportunity to train on various firefighting tasks in the old Kim's restaurant building, currently owned by the Coquille Indian Tribe, that is slated for future demolition. Crews will be conducting tasks such as search & rescue, fire hose operations, ventilation and other various firefighting skills. Training in the building is scheduled to take place over the next several months.
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Post by: Jane on May 07, 2013, 05:40:42 PM: Quote from: John G. on May 07, 2013, 02:50:46 PM
Favorite Ray Harryhausen:

Mighty Joe Young
Clash of the Titans
Golden Voyage of Sinbad.

Good choices.

I am a big fan of MIGHTY JOE YOUNG

It is sad to read of his passing and sweet to think of the good long life he had.
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Post by: Jane on May 07, 2013, 05:41:29 PM: I have enjoyed many long walks in the rain.
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Post by: bk on May 07, 2013, 05:45:28 PM: Just had two amusing things happen - both related to where we host this here site. First I got a call from the president of the company, asking why we were leaving after all these years. I told him I didn't know what we were doing, other than a major redesign and updating of the site. He then said they'd noticed that someone had been downloading the entire site and discussion board, so a flag had gone up, which is why they called. They told me they could have hosted a mirror site, too - that they do that all the time. I told them I know very little about any of it but that the web guy and I had met with the company who would be doing all this redesign and updating and were just doing what they recommended. He seemed fine with that, although I'm sure he thinks we may ultimately move anyway. And then I got an e-mail from them saying they'd definitely found whatever problem had put the site down yesterday for over an hour and that it wouldn't happen again. Funny.
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Post by: bk on May 07, 2013, 05:48:33 PM: I also talked to the folks doing the work, and they've already begun "cleaning" everything on the site - whatever is causing the virus warnings to pop up (we don't have any viruses, BTW) - it's some malfunction and so they're just methodically cleaning every aspect of the site and the board before they actually update the software for both to the latest version - we're about five versions behind on both site and board. Once that's happened (probably in the next day or two) then I'll be able to go in to the mirror site, nose around, see what's new and exciting and different and how everything will work - and then Doug can start the actual redesign of the site itself. Meanwhile, I'm probably going to ask for two volunteer dear readers to go to the mirror site and make sure that when they log onto the updated board that everything works - passwords, avatars, all of it.
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Post by: Jane on May 07, 2013, 05:50:30 PM: Did you ask them to fix the "problem" so we can post photos again?
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Post by: Ben on May 07, 2013, 05:56:51 PM: Danise, you did the right thing. I am so over those kind of "exercises" They can do more damage than management could ever imagine.
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Post by: Ben on May 07, 2013, 05:58:30 PM: We will most likely be seeing Kinky Boots on Thursday. My friend will go to the Hirschfeld Theatre on Thursday morning, trying to be first in line as he was for Bette Midler, and get $37 rush tickets.
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Post by: John G. on May 07, 2013, 06:03:01 PM: Quote from: TCB on May 07, 2013, 05:04:45 PM
Wasn't that nice of him?
Is he from Copenhagen?
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Post by: Danise on May 07, 2013, 06:13:52 PM: Quote from: Ben on May 07, 2013, 05:56:51 PM
Danise, you did the right thing. I am so over those kind of "exercises" They can do more damage than management could ever imagine.
That's what I think. I don't understand why they don't see that. I guess they will learn the hard way. I just hope there aren't to many hard feelings.
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Post by: George on May 07, 2013, 06:17:35 PM: Quote from: Danise on May 07, 2013, 04:50:13 PM
I may be in a little bit of trouble at work. I wouldn't post this on FB because some people I'm friends with are from there. We are going though a class. Well the assignment for this week is to tell 2 things you like and 1 you don't about every person on the floor. They said it would be a secret as to who says what but they call it "A Gift of Feedback". Well, I'm sorry folks but I don't see it that way. I feel like you could say fifty nice things but all anyone is going to look at is the things you don't like. By making it a secret as to who said what your going to have people wondering if you are the one who said something that could possibly be taken as hurtful.

I said I wanted to be excused from this assignment because I felt it wasn't a "Gift" but a "Pandora's Box". I think something like this is more likely to cause more problems then help build the team.

Anyway, I was excused but it was at the very end of the day and I just have a feeling I'm going to be called down to the office whenI get back.

I think I did the right thing. I can't believe we would be asked to even do this type of thing. What do you think?

Danise, I agree with you (and everyone else)! This just sounds like it'll open up a whole can o' worms. :P
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Post by: John G. on May 07, 2013, 06:27:37 PM: Alec Baldwin has written an attack of Ben Brantley that is quite humorous.

"Ben Brantley, who I must state up front is no fan of mine (every John Simon must have his Amanda Plummer, I suppose), is not a good writer. Whereas Rich's keen sense of what worked or did not work on stage helped to elevate the position of his desk, Brantley is viewed as some odd, shriveled, bitter Dickensian clerk who has sought to assemble a compendium of essays on theatre, the gist of which often have no relationship to the events onstage themselves."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/alec-baldwin/broadway-orphans_b_3229873.html
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Post by: bk on May 07, 2013, 06:47:59 PM: Quote from: Jane on May 07, 2013, 05:50:30 PM
Did you ask them to fix the "problem" so we can post photos again?

They are simply our host and don't fix anything. If you mean the folks who are updating and redesigning, of course - all that will be fixed and more.
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Post by: Jane on May 07, 2013, 06:54:12 PM: Quote from: bk on May 07, 2013, 06:47:59 PM
Quote from: Jane on May 07, 2013, 05:50:30 PM
Did you ask them to fix the "problem" so we can post photos again?

They are simply our host and don't fix anything. If you mean the folks who are updating and redesigning, of course - all that will be fixed and more.

I thought they might help you with it, but then I guess we can wait for the redesign :)
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Post by: Jane on May 07, 2013, 06:56:14 PM: Keith is popping corn but I shall pass. I took my car for an oil change, purchased a few new swim suits, went to See's Candy & then to Baskin Robbins. After all the goodies my new suits are going to be snug.
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Post by: Jane on May 07, 2013, 06:56:26 PM: 'night
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Post by: Laura on May 07, 2013, 06:58:45 PM: Danise, that is a horrible exercise, and it certainly will not do any "team building."
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Post by: Jane on May 07, 2013, 07:01:18 PM: Keith said in tribute we shall watch JASON & THE ARGONAUTS tonight.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 07, 2013, 07:10:19 PM: I concur (with a nod to Frank Abagnale) -- with Danise and everyone else. As I read that I kept saying to myself, oh my god, oh my god, horrible, horrible. But like DR Jane said (I think it was Jane), be sure to state your reasons calmly and clearly and reasonably.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 07, 2013, 07:11:26 PM: Quote from: Laura on May 07, 2013, 06:58:45 PM
Danise, that is a horrible exercise, and it certainly will not do any "team building."

Exactly. Talk about initiating a situation certain to cause suspicion and bitterness.
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Post by: John G. on May 07, 2013, 07:25:06 PM: Just watched "The Gay Falcon," the first of the Falcon movies. Quite a lot of fun.
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Post by: FJL on May 07, 2013, 07:47:25 PM: Quote from: John G. on May 07, 2013, 06:27:37 PM
Alec Baldwin has written an attack of Ben Brantley that is quite humorous.

"Ben Brantley, who I must state up front is no fan of mine (every John Simon must have his Amanda Plummer, I suppose), is not a good writer. Whereas Rich's keen sense of what worked or did not work on stage helped to elevate the position of his desk, Brantley is viewed as some odd, shriveled, bitter Dickensian clerk who has sought to assemble a compendium of essays on theatre, the gist of which often have no relationship to the events onstage themselves."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/alec-baldwin/broadway-orphans_b_3229873.html

A problm with Baldwin;s theory than Brantley is not a fan of his seems to be that Brantley is a big fan of Baldwin on screen:

from the ORPHANS review: unctuous Jack Donaghy, the egomaniacal producer Mr. Baldwin played so delectably on “30 Rock.”

From the ENTERTAINING MR SLOANE review: Certainly, Mr. Baldwin, who has been a brilliant screen villain, has it in him to find Ed's murkier depths.
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Post by: Druxy on May 07, 2013, 07:49:12 PM: Thoughts about THE MENTALIST:

I just finished watching the season finale of THE MENTALIST, and I must say that I am getting totally bored with the "Red John" storyline. It just goes on and on and on. They should have ended it 2 seasons ago, but it is going to continue into next season.

Have the show's producers or writers even decided on the ultimate identity of "Red John"?

If not, I have a suggestion.

"Red John" should be PATRICK JANE. He has a Jekyll/Hyde personality and is completely unaware of it.

I know that might sound ridiculous because Patrick Jane is the likable hero of this series.

On the other hand, if he WAS revealed to be "Red John" when the series finally ends, THE MENTALIST would surely be hailed as the most remarkable, ground-breaking dramatic series ever to air on television.

I can't remember another series where the hero turned out to be the villain. Can you?

(Remember, if THE MENTALIST does end that way -- and I have absolutely no inside information on how or when it will end -- you read it here first.)

;)
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Post by: vixmom on May 07, 2013, 07:53:15 PM: Sorry to have been E & T we were having some kinds of wireless issue yesterday and couldn;t connect to anything
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Post by: vixmom on May 07, 2013, 07:53:28 PM: Happy Birthday Danise!!
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Post by: vixmom on May 07, 2013, 07:54:12 PM: Ben would you share the details for getting rush tickets please?
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Post by: John G. on May 07, 2013, 07:55:13 PM: Quote from: vixmom on May 07, 2013, 07:53:15 PM
Sorry to have been E & T we were having some kinds of wireless issue yesterday and couldn;t connect to anything
Welcome back.
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Post by: vixmom on May 07, 2013, 07:55:42 PM: I had an appointment with my oncologist for a check up this morning - I received a clean bill of health - 4 years in remission!! Woo HOO!!
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Post by: vixmom on May 07, 2013, 07:56:11 PM: also discovered I have 25 pounds that need to go bye bye
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Post by: vixmom on May 07, 2013, 07:57:25 PM: Quote from: John G. on May 07, 2013, 07:55:13 PM
Quote from: vixmom on May 07, 2013, 07:53:15 PM
Sorry to have been E & T we were having some kinds of wireless issue yesterday and couldn;t connect to anything
Welcome back.

thank you!
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Post by: Laura on May 07, 2013, 08:09:05 PM: Quote from: vixmom on May 07, 2013, 07:55:42 PM
I had an appointment with my oncologist for a check up this morning - I received a clean bill of health - 4 years in remission!! Woo HOO!!

Wonderful news!!!!!
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Post by: Laura on May 07, 2013, 08:09:18 PM: Quote from: vixmom on May 07, 2013, 07:56:11 PM
also discovered I have 25 pounds that need to go bye bye

Me too!
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Post by: Druxy on May 07, 2013, 08:11:24 PM: Quote from: vixmom on May 07, 2013, 07:55:42 PM
I had an appointment with my oncologist for a check up this morning - I received a clean bill of health - 4 years in remission!! Woo HOO!!

:)
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 07, 2013, 08:19:15 PM: Quote from: Laura on May 07, 2013, 08:09:18 PM
Quote from: vixmom on May 07, 2013, 07:56:11 PM
also discovered I have 25 pounds that need to go bye bye

Me too!

Me three!

Well, okay, I didn't just discover it...
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 07, 2013, 08:27:47 PM: Quote from: Jane on May 07, 2013, 05:27:45 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on May 07, 2013, 05:23:23 PM
I'm not at all surprised the jury isn't back yet and I don't think it's necessarily a good or bad sign. Heck OJ was 3 hours and it was not guilty.

I think I should keep my mouth shut ;)

My point is, everyone keeps saying a short verdict is pro-prosecution and a long verdict is pro-defense. It ain't necessarily so
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 07, 2013, 08:30:04 PM: Quote from: Laura on May 07, 2013, 08:09:18 PM
Quote from: vixmom on May 07, 2013, 07:56:11 PM
also discovered I have 25 pounds that need to go bye bye

Me too!

Me three!
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 07, 2013, 08:30:22 PM: Oh pooh, me four!
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 07, 2013, 08:30:32 PM: CONGRATS VIXMOM!!!!!!
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Post by: vixmom on May 07, 2013, 08:37:58 PM: thank you ---
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Post by: vixmom on May 07, 2013, 08:38:54 PM: I keep saying :That;s it I am going to eat right and exercise" and then I get ambushed by a pepperoni pizza and hot wings
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 07, 2013, 08:44:05 PM: They can sneak up on you.
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Post by: FJL on May 07, 2013, 08:53:11 PM: Nobody expect the pizza ambush

Isn;t that from Monty Python
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 07, 2013, 08:54:31 PM: I just got an inquiry about defending someone in a really high profile local case. It's going to strange to say no, but I'm going to.
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 07, 2013, 08:57:53 PM: Ok, I did it. I'm actually glad. I didn't want anything to do with that case. I've had lots of crimnal calls. I've got to modify my website
Title: Re: THE CONTINENTAL, THE CARIOCA, AND THE TAPIOCA
Post by: vixmom on May 07, 2013, 08:59:27 PM: Quote from: FJL on May 07, 2013, 08:53:11 PM
Nobody expect the pizza ambush

Isn;t that from Monty Python

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!!!
Title: Re: THE CONTINENTAL, THE CARIOCA, AND THE TAPIOCA
Post by: vixmom on May 07, 2013, 09:00:13 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on May 07, 2013, 08:57:53 PM
Ok, I did it. I'm actually glad. I didn't want anything to do with that case. I've had lots of crimnal calls. I've got to modify my website
How about
"You did the crime, now do the time; just leave ME alone!"

:)
Title: Re: THE CONTINENTAL, THE CARIOCA, AND THE TAPIOCA
Post by: Cillaliz on May 07, 2013, 09:01:55 PM: post deleted, just because
Title: Re: THE CONTINENTAL, THE CARIOCA, AND THE TAPIOCA
Post by: bk on May 07, 2013, 09:10:55 PM: Finished with my viewing - an almost three-hour motion picture that seems shorter than most ninety-minute motion pictures because it is perfectly paced with a great story and screenplay and one of the most perfect casts every assembled. I like to call it The Great Escape. I will have much to say on the topic of its transfer, which has been the subject of much horse manure on the usual sites.
Title: Re: THE CONTINENTAL, THE CARIOCA, AND THE TAPIOCA
Post by: vixmom on May 07, 2013, 09:19:55 PM: oh such a good movie and so sad
Title: Re: THE CONTINENTAL, THE CARIOCA, AND THE TAPIOCA
Post by: vixmom on May 07, 2013, 09:20:16 PM: its tomorrwo again so Ihave to go to sleep
Title: Re: THE CONTINENTAL, THE CARIOCA, AND THE TAPIOCA
Post by: vixmom on May 07, 2013, 09:20:23 PM: good night
Title: Re: THE CONTINENTAL, THE CARIOCA, AND THE TAPIOCA
Post by: vixmom on May 07, 2013, 09:20:38 PM: or should I say good morrow?
Title: Re: THE CONTINENTAL, THE CARIOCA, AND THE TAPIOCA
Post by: John G. on May 07, 2013, 09:42:46 PM: Quote from: vixmom on May 07, 2013, 07:55:42 PM
I had an appointment with my oncologist for a check up this morning - I received a clean bill of health - 4 years in remission!! Woo HOO!!

Great news. Vibes and prayers raised up.
Title: Re: THE CONTINENTAL, THE CARIOCA, AND THE TAPIOCA
Post by: John G. on May 07, 2013, 09:45:01 PM: Just finished the third Falcon movie, and the disc went screwy about five minutes before the ending. Bummer.
Title: Re: THE CONTINENTAL, THE CARIOCA, AND THE TAPIOCA
Post by: John G. on May 07, 2013, 09:45:16 PM: Good night, all.
Title: Re: THE CONTINENTAL, THE CARIOCA, AND THE TAPIOCA
Post by: George on May 07, 2013, 11:42:08 PM: Quote from: vixmom on May 07, 2013, 07:55:42 PM
I had an appointment with my oncologist for a check up this morning - I received a clean bill of health - 4 years in remission!! Woo HOO!!

Congratulations, Vixmom!! ;D
Title: Re: THE CONTINENTAL, THE CARIOCA, AND THE TAPIOCA
Post by: George on May 08, 2013, 12:43:44 AM: Well this is too bad...Rebecca Luker Will Record Clara on PS Classics Passion Cast Album With Judy Kuhn and Ryan Silverman (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/177705-Rebecca-Luker-Will-Record-Clara-on-PS-Classics-Passion-Cast-Album-With-Judy-Kuhn-and-Ryan-Silverman).

I mean, it's good for Rebecca Luker, but sad for Mellisa Erico.