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Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on June 08, 2013, 12:03:59 AM

Title: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: bk on June 08, 2013, 12:03:59 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes spoke of the book signing, and now it is time for you to post until the booked cows come home.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: bk on June 08, 2013, 12:04:47 AM
And the word of the day is: BURGEON!
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: KevinH on June 08, 2013, 03:13:31 AM
Good afternoon!  well it's afternoon in Amsterdam, anyway.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: KevinH on June 08, 2013, 03:15:21 AM
From yesterday....yes, DR ChasSmith---that KrispyKreme in your photo is practically across the street from where I live.  I never go there.  I have a doughnut once every couple of years.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: vixmom on June 08, 2013, 03:47:21 AM
first after Kevin H!!
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: Ben on June 08, 2013, 03:48:48 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: Ben on June 08, 2013, 03:49:01 AM
Busy day today. I won't be around much.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: vixmom on June 08, 2013, 03:50:37 AM
We had, for one brief shining moment, a Kripsy Kreme that was   reasonably nearby and  on my way to work - I used to stop in  and watch them make the donuts and then get a hot glazed donut- nothing so good as a fresh made hot  doughnut it just melted in your mouth -  it great ruined me for plain old cold donuts off the shelf

Kevin H if I lived across form a Krispy Kreme  I would weight 500  lbs
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: vixmom on June 08, 2013, 03:51:30 AM
good morning Benjamin how lovely to see you  -  how is your husband this morning?
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: vixmom on June 08, 2013, 03:56:04 AM
so far thios morning I have  mopped up more water from the basement, emptied the dehumidifier, folded a stack of towels, put a load of towels in the dryer, started a new load of towels, place a bunch of fresh towels in strategic places to make 'dams', and ironed the altar linens.  I shall now get me a shower, dress, go to church to set up the chapel and sanctuary, go to the dentist , go get my mother to take her car shopping and then maybe  just maybe I can start thinking about cleaning this here house.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: Michael on June 08, 2013, 04:04:13 AM
good morning to all
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: Michael on June 08, 2013, 04:06:34 AM
tod

leslie caron

American in Paris
Gigi
Lili
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: Michael on June 08, 2013, 04:15:13 AM
tod

Cary Grant  (so Many)

Charade
Operation Petticoat
North By Northwest
Houseboat
An Affair To Remember
To Catch A Thief
The Bishop's Wife
Arsenic and Old Lace
The Philadelphia Story
Bringing up Baby
Topper
His Girl Friday
The Awful Truth
Notorius
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: vixmom on June 08, 2013, 04:18:06 AM
TOD in no particvualr order

Bringing Up Baby
Mr Blandings Builds his Dream House
Father Goose
The Philadelphia Story
Charade
An Affair to Remember
Arsenic and Old Lace
North by Northwest
To Catch a Thief
Operation Petticoat
Penny Serenade
The Bishop's Wife
Holiday
Father Goose
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: vixmom on June 08, 2013, 04:18:36 AM
well better get rolling
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: singdaw on June 08, 2013, 04:25:41 AM
The 24 hours of heavy rains have stopped in the NYC area. It is sunny, cool, and breezy! Perhaps DR Vixmom's house will not float away, after all. And the morning dog walk is so much more pleasant when it is not raining.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: singdaw on June 08, 2013, 04:26:22 AM
DR Vixmom - your schedule exhausts me.    :P
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: singdaw on June 08, 2013, 04:28:36 AM
DR Jane, what a beautiful sunset. You are so fortunate to have such a lovely view right from your home! I would never tire of it. Thanks for sharing!


And while I love a loopy DR TCB as much as the next person,  I do hope that he is felling 100% better today.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: Jrand74 on June 08, 2013, 04:29:02 AM
Dentist visit vibes for DR VIXMOM.

Book signing vibes for MR BK......vibes for a BIG crowd.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: Jrand74 on June 08, 2013, 04:29:20 AM
Today is a Saturday...and it is a work day.  Oh well.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: Jrand74 on June 08, 2013, 04:35:23 AM
TOD:

Leslie Caron:  LILI & PROMISE HER ANYTHING

Cary Grant: The Awful Truth, Mr Blandings Builds His Dream House, His Girl Friday, My Favorite Wife, The Bishop's Wife, North By Northwest, Notorious, Charade.....all mentioned already....so I will add MONKEY BUSINESS....."Miss Laurel was just showing me her acetates...."

One of my favorites from Mr. Blandings is a telephone call:

"What?  Yes.  We can't move in 30 days.  No. No. I have a lease.  It's impossible.  No. You will be hearing from my lawyer. No. No."

"What is it, dear?"

"We're moving in 30 days."
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: Jrand74 on June 08, 2013, 04:37:27 AM
Oh...I forgot THE BACHELOR AND THE BOBBY SOXER!
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: ChasSmith on June 08, 2013, 04:58:28 AM
Good morning, all.

Very busy Saturday today.  Just ... stuff.  But lots of it.

Coffee is a Dunkin' Donuts K-cup.  I splurged.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: ChasSmith on June 08, 2013, 05:00:25 AM
VIBES for a most excellent BOOK SIGNING!
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: Jrand74 on June 08, 2013, 05:03:09 AM
Today is a New Moon, for new beginnings....
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: Ginny on June 08, 2013, 05:18:04 AM
Saturday morning greetings!  I have a haircut scheduled for this afternoon, but I'd rather be going to BK's book signing...
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: singdaw on June 08, 2013, 05:18:54 AM
DR elmore3003 - did you come across these measures yet?


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/butt_zps4a5b7433.jpg)
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: John G. on June 08, 2013, 05:41:57 AM
Good morning, all.

Book signing vibes for BK.

Vibes for TCB.

Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: John G. on June 08, 2013, 05:42:41 AM
DR elmore3003 - did you come across these measures yet?


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/butt_zps4a5b7433.jpg)

My nephew, who plays French horn, found that funny, too. He posted it on Facebook. And, well, it is funny.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: ChasSmith on June 08, 2013, 05:44:58 AM
DR elmore3003 - did you come across these measures yet?


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/butt_zps4a5b7433.jpg)

You've opened up a can of worms, DR singdaw.  Now he's going to have to proof these bars in the full score, vocal score, and all the parts.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: John G. on June 08, 2013, 05:45:30 AM
TOD:

To the lists already mentioned, I'll add:

Grant: My Favorite Wife

Caron: Daddy Long Legs

Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: Jrand74 on June 08, 2013, 05:45:31 AM
And I am off - to work.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: John G. on June 08, 2013, 05:46:39 AM
(http://media.npr.org/assets/img/2012/11/28/42-19967690-smaller_custom-0d3c01c55c5dcf641412bbecfa03281b058ef5e1-s6-c30.jpg)

Page two Leslie Caron dance
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: John G. on June 08, 2013, 05:48:00 AM
Going to the Hill Country this morning to visit a winery and a brewery with my church group. Then plenty planned for the evening. Will be E&T. Have fun, y'all.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: ChasSmith on June 08, 2013, 05:55:22 AM
TOD:

Leslie Caron
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS
FATHER GOOSE
THE L-SHAPED ROOM (which I really don't remember but I'm including it anyway)
LILI (likewise!)
GIGI
FANNY

Cary Grant
The 4 Hitchcock films, plus:
CHARADE
ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
MR. BLANDINGS
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: Jennifer on June 08, 2013, 06:01:25 AM
Yesterday I believe DR TCB wrote:
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Use it without the smf and it will take you to the new notes.

It took me to the old notes. It was weird. I tried to clear my cache. The only buttons available were to clear cookies and history. And even when I did that it still brought me to old notes or old discussion board. IT was so weird.

Then I did what DR George suggested. I went into notes archives. And then yesterday's notes were listed. And when I clicked on that everything was good.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: ChasSmith on June 08, 2013, 06:02:12 AM
Addendum:

DADDY LONG LEGS - because how can I not, with such a great picture, above?
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: singdaw on June 08, 2013, 06:25:53 AM
DR elmore3003, there is a long "Britten 100" retrospective piece by Anthony Tommasini in tomorrow's "Arts & Leisure" section of the Times.


And a long piece (with photos) about male nudity on Broadway and Off-. But I don't think there are any DRs that would be interested in that.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: singdaw on June 08, 2013, 06:27:12 AM
Today's doing may include the local Farmer's Market, and perhaps a car trip to look at a guitar listed on Craig's List for the DH. We shall see what we shall see.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: singdaw on June 08, 2013, 06:28:16 AM
~ ~ ~ VIBES ~ ~ ~ for a well-attended and successful book signing for bk!
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: FJL on June 08, 2013, 06:42:30 AM
Dental vibes to vixmom!!!!
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: FJL on June 08, 2013, 06:42:57 AM
Hoping BK gets a great and warm crowd!
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: ChasSmith on June 08, 2013, 06:44:00 AM
VIBES, also, for years of continuing success for the Mystery & Imagination bookstore!  May today be an especially nice event for them.

I just glanced through a few pictures on the web, and it looks like a fantastic place.  I will make a point of going there on my next visit to L.A.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: FJL on June 08, 2013, 06:46:19 AM
I put a Hi-LILI, HI-LO parody lyric here in the Times comments, by coincidence recently. about Lilly stock and buy-low, sell-high.

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/05/29/senior-editor-at-poetry-magazine-gets-the-top-job/?comments#permid=1

Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: Kerry on June 08, 2013, 06:47:14 AM
It's an almost sleeping-in Saturday.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: Druxy on June 08, 2013, 07:03:34 AM
TOD:

Cary Grant

CHARADE
NORTH BY NORTHWEST
ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
HIS GIRL FRIDAY
NOTORIOUS
GUNGA DIN
FATHER GOOSE



Leslie Caron

GIGI
FATHER GOOSE
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: elmore3003 on June 08, 2013, 07:16:27 AM
Good morning, all! I slept very late. I have nothing on my program for today until 12:30, when I head down to the East Village and the Public Theatre to see VENICE.

More strange dreams last night, the last of which was truly weird involving a concert of the 1924 Gershwin musical PRIMOSE, but its meaning was so blatantly obvious I will spare you the details.

I must say I am unhappy with all these adolescent avatars. It was fun for a moment, but I can't tell who anyone is and I am having a bitch of a time skipping posts.

DR singdaw, thank you for the musical example. I usually add those in pencil to my score after I've decided which performer in the ensemble needs it.

CARY GRANT: Arsenic and Old Lace, Holiday, Philadelphia Story, She Done Him Wrong, Charade, North by Northwest

Leslie Caron: Gigi, Fanny, The Glass Slipper
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: elmore3003 on June 08, 2013, 07:18:00 AM
DR elmore3003, there is a long "Britten 100" retrospective piece by Anthony Tommasini in tomorrow's "Arts & Leisure" section of the Times.


And a long piece (with photos) about male nudity on Broadway and Off-. But I don't think there are any DRs that would be interested in that.

Just DR MBarnum, but he's to busy spending his NYC money on trashy DVDs at the local Piggly Wiggly,
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: Cillaliz on June 08, 2013, 07:30:39 AM
Time to take Callie to the vet for a check up. Hoping all is well, but she just doesn't feel right.  Want to find out if it's old age or a problem
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: ChasSmith on June 08, 2013, 07:38:29 AM
Further in the VIBES for Mystery & Imagination, here are two tantalizing pictures found somewhere on the web several years ago.  This was the Dover Book Shop at 2672 Broadway, NYC, in 1945.  Follow the links, where you can zoom in for a much closer look at what's there.  These photos kill me.   It's a look into a different world.  While I never knew that store, I knew others, in other towns, in the 1960s and 1970s, that were similar in style, feel, and content.

(http://home.comcast.net/~chasmith7/Dover1.jpg)

http://home.comcast.net/~chasmith7/Dover1-large.jpg

(http://home.comcast.net/~chasmith7/Dover2.jpg)

http://home.comcast.net/~chasmith7/Dover2-large.jpg
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: ChasSmith on June 08, 2013, 08:04:01 AM
Oh man, the windows are flung open and it's beautiful here today.

Why can't it stay nice but fresh like this for longer than, typically, one lousy day?

Even if I do look out from the second story windows and see water pooled in the yard! 

But that's better than what Vixmom sees.  (Dry basement VIBES to Vixmom!)
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: singdaw on June 08, 2013, 08:20:18 AM
From one of the NYC rags:     :)


Quote
Truck carrying 6,000 gallons of Scotch overturns and catches fire in NJ (http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/truck_carrying_gallons_of_scotch_c0wD25qlNMBFZeSawrTEaK)
June 5, 2013

A tractor-trailer carrying a tank of 6,000 gallons of Scotch whiskey overturned on a New Jersey road this week — and then the liquor caught fire, officials said. “For us, it is unusual. We usually deal with gasoline tankers on the Turnpike, but to get a whisky tanker turning over in the middle of a residential neighborhood is uncommon,” said Fords Fire Company official Frank DellaPietro.

No one was injured, but the flaming booze did set a Cadillac ablaze before flowing into the gutter, he said. There’s no difference between extinguishing Scotch and gasoline, DellaPietro said: “it’s a flammable liquid. Once you put foam on it, it’s out.

 
The Woodbridge Township officials did not know what brand of whiskey suddenly ended up on the rocks.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: Doug R on June 08, 2013, 08:41:48 AM
TOD

CARY GRANT:

ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
SUSPICION
NORTH BY NORTHWEST
CHARADE
BRINGING UP BABY

LESLIE CARON:

GIGI
FANNY
THE L-SHAPED ROOM
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: Matthew on June 08, 2013, 08:42:09 AM
Good morning.  The coat show remains intact, however, one of our cast members is in major trouble.  He's being allowed to finish the show (tonight is the last night), however, he can't participate in the cast party and couldn't go bowling last night.  The administration was nice in that respect.  He's a good kid who made stupid choices. 
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: Matthew on June 08, 2013, 08:43:09 AM
Today, I'm putzing around the apartment environment, doing laundry, unpacking and putting away the last of the stuff, etc.  Looking forward to being settled by the end of the weekend.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: Ginny on June 08, 2013, 08:47:25 AM
In the bookstore nostalgia department, I thought you might like to see the little gem that my Mom opened when she was about the age I am now.  It was in downtown Northville, Michigan, and was 8 feet wide and 40 feet long.

Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: Ginny on June 08, 2013, 08:48:26 AM
Here is the sales counter and the hardcover side of the store:

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Post by: singdaw on June 08, 2013, 08:50:06 AM
What a lovely photos and memories, DR Ginny!
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Post by: Ginny on June 08, 2013, 08:49:19 AM
And here is the paperback wall, across from the counter:

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Post by: singdaw on June 08, 2013, 08:52:27 AM
I see that DR JoseSPiano has not been about here lately, but most of you are friends of his on Facebook, so you know that he will be a featured singer (along with a few hundred other folks) on the "No Time at All" track of this new cast album:
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/pippinjpg_zpsda52e94e.jpg)]
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: Ginny on June 08, 2013, 08:58:58 AM
What a lovely photos and memories, DR Ginny!

Finding these photos did, indeed, bring back some great memories, DR Singdaw!  I'd moved to Ohio by the time Mom & Dad took on this venture (he did the financial work and the graphic design - the logo is his).  They opened in 1979 and the store was up for sale when Dad died in 1984.  Mom took it off the market for a while, but proceeded to sell when Border's announced a new store 5 miles away.  It sold about the time Rob was born in 1985 and Mom moved to Phoenix the next year.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: ChasSmith on June 08, 2013, 09:09:32 AM
What a lovely photos and memories, DR Ginny!

Finding these photos did, indeed, bring back some great memories, DR Singdaw!  I'd moved to Ohio by the time Mom & Dad took on this venture (he did the financial work and the graphic design - the logo is his).  They opened in 1979 and the store was up for sale when Dad died in 1984.  Mom took it off the market for a while, but proceeded to sell when Border's announced a new store 5 miles away.  It sold about the time Rob was born in 1985 and Mom moved to Phoenix the next year.

Memories, indeed.  Thank you for posting those.

There can never be enough pictures of bookstores and theaters from our past.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: elmore3003 on June 08, 2013, 09:33:59 AM
Harvey Weinstein has replaced the entire writing/directing team of FINDING NEVERLAND, and I cannot tell if this was a smart move or a poor one. I'm not a fan of Rob Ashford's direction, and I think little of the songwriters' work for FAR FROM HEAVEN. but is the new team any better? I want to see PIPPIN but I thought the director and her PORGY AND BESS team behaved liked philistines. So, it's it ships leaving a sinking rat or vice versa?

Time to get ready for VENICE. I hope it's not too loud. Or lousy.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: Jane on June 08, 2013, 10:09:34 AM
DR Vixmom thank you for the vibes.

DRY BASEMENT VIBES TO YOU!!!
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Post by: Jane on June 08, 2013, 10:13:35 AM
DR Jane, what a beautiful sunset. You are so fortunate to have such a lovely view right from your home! I would never tire of it. Thanks for sharing!



I wish we got sunsets like that here.  The photo was taken at the coast.  Our condo overlooked the water.  With the late sunsets we were able to eat dinner and return in time to relax on the porch and enjoy the view.  The following night it was too foggy for a repeat show.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: Jane on June 08, 2013, 10:16:01 AM
Oh...I forgot THE BACHELOR AND THE BOBBY SOXER!

He and Myrna Loy were great together.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: Jane on June 08, 2013, 10:18:11 AM
One of my favorites from Mr. Blandings is a telephone call:

"What?  Yes.  We can't move in 30 days.  No. No. I have a lease.  It's impossible.  No. You will be hearing from my lawyer. No. No."

"What is it, dear?"

"We're moving in 30 days."

My favorite conversation in Mr. Blandings:
Muriel Blandings: I want it to be a soft green, not as blue-green as a robin's egg, but not as yellow-green as daffodil buds. Now, the only sample I could get is a little too yellow, but don't let whoever does it go to the other extreme and get it too blue. It should just be a sort of grayish-yellow-green. Now, the dining room. I'd like yellow. Not just yellow; a very gay yellow. Something bright and sunshine-y. I tell you, Mr. PeDelford, if you'll send one of your men to the grocer for a pound of their best butter, and match that exactly, you can't go wrong! Now, this is the paper we're going to use in the hall. It's flowered, but I don't want the ceiling to match any of the colors of the flowers. There's some little dots in the background, and it's these dots I want you to match. Not the little greenish dot near the hollyhock leaf, but the little bluish dot between the rosebud and the delphinium blossom. Is that clear? Now the kitchen is to be white. Not a cold, antiseptic hospital white. A little warmer, but still, not to suggest any other color but white. Now for the powder room - in here - I want you to match this thread, and don't lose it. It's the only spool I have and I had an awful time finding it! As you can see, it's practically an apple red. Somewhere between a healthy winesap and an unripened Jonathan. Oh, excuse me...
Mr. Delford: You got that Charlie?
Workman: Red, green, blue, yellow, white.
Mr. Delford: Check.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on June 08, 2013, 10:17:20 AM
And the word of the day is: BURGEON!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  BUDS WON'T BUD
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: Jane on June 08, 2013, 10:22:28 AM
Addendum:

DADDY LONG LEGS - because how can I not, with such a great picture, above?

I was thinking the same thing.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: Jane on June 08, 2013, 10:24:58 AM
~ ~ ~ VIBES ~ ~ ~ for a well-attended and successful book signing for bk!

DITTO!!!!
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: George on June 08, 2013, 10:24:22 AM
Dentist visit vibes for DR VIXMOM.

Book signing vibes for MR BK......vibes for a BIG crowd.

~~~DITTO and DITTO!!~~~
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: George on June 08, 2013, 10:25:45 AM
Busy day today. I won't be around much.

Ditto!  Actually, today is going to be one of the longest days that I've had in quite a while...first, I have to go to my sister's for a bit before I go to the theater for our last two-show day of "Cinder Edna."  I need to get to the theater earlier than usual because David, the guy who set up the microphones, is coming by because last night three, count 'em, THREE microphones went all wonky and they seemed fine at the pre-show mic check.  :( Hopefully, that can be fixed...again...because we're also recording these last few performances. 
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: Jane on June 08, 2013, 10:26:44 AM
Further in the VIBES for Mystery & Imagination, here are two tantalizing pictures found somewhere on the web several years ago.  This was the Dover Book Shop at 2672 Broadway, NYC, in 1945.  Follow the links, where you can zoom in for a much closer look at what's there.  These photos kill me.   It's a look into a different world.  While I never knew that store, I knew others, in other towns, in the 1960s and 1970s, that were similar in style, feel, and content.


Nice pics.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: George on June 08, 2013, 10:26:13 AM
Then we have our 1:00 matinee. 
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: Jane on June 08, 2013, 10:27:13 AM
MEGA VIBES FOR DC CALLIE!!!!
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: George on June 08, 2013, 10:26:28 AM
Then during the break before our 4:30 show, we're going to re-record a couple of the songs so that the one actor who doesn't have a microphone can be recorded.  Someone brought in a recorder that's hooked up to the sound board but because this one actor doesn't have a microphone, he's not being recorded at all, so we want to get the two or three songs where he's featured prominently. 
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: George on June 08, 2013, 10:26:38 AM
Then we have our second show at 4:30.  THEN we'll have our cast party after that.  They always do a good job with that.

Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: George on June 08, 2013, 10:26:54 AM
And tomorrow, we have our last performance and the striking of the set and then it's over! 
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Post by: George on June 08, 2013, 10:27:00 AM
THEN THE TONY AWARDS!! ;D
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Post by: George on June 08, 2013, 10:27:49 AM
And now, I must be going!  Be back...eventually!
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Post by: George on June 08, 2013, 10:28:07 AM
Hi, Jane!
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Post by: George on June 08, 2013, 10:28:17 AM
Bye, Jane! :D
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Post by: Jane on June 08, 2013, 10:31:07 AM
From one of the NYC rags:     :)
 
[/size]The Woodbridge Township officials did not know what brand of whiskey suddenly ended up on the rocks.

 ;D

Our paper in Tiburon had a similar reporting style. :)

Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: Jane on June 08, 2013, 10:33:30 AM
Good morning.  The coat show remains intact, however, one of our cast members is in major trouble.  He's being allowed to finish the show (tonight is the last night), however, he can't participate in the cast party and couldn't go bowling last night.  The administration was nice in that respect.  He's a good kid who made stupid choices. 

I'm glad he is able to do the show and hope he will be ok.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: Jane on June 08, 2013, 10:34:25 AM
In the bookstore nostalgia department, I thought you might like to see the little gem that my Mom opened when she was about the age I am now.  It was in downtown Northville, Michigan, and was 8 feet wide and 40 feet long.



Very, very nice. :)
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Post by: Jane on June 08, 2013, 10:35:54 AM
Here is the sales counter and the hardcover side of the store:



It looks like a nice place to shop.
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Post by: Jane on June 08, 2013, 10:37:20 AM
DR Doug you were a darling, very English looking, school boy.
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Post by: bk on June 08, 2013, 10:36:36 AM
I'm up, I'm up.  Ten glorious hours of sleep!
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Post by: Jane on June 08, 2013, 10:38:19 AM
What a lovely photos and memories, DR Ginny!

Finding these photos did, indeed, bring back some great memories, DR Singdaw!  I'd moved to Ohio by the time Mom & Dad took on this venture (he did the financial work and the graphic design - the logo is his).  They opened in 1979 and the store was up for sale when Dad died in 1984.  Mom took it off the market for a while, but proceeded to sell when Border's announced a new store 5 miles away.  It sold about the time Rob was born in 1985 and Mom moved to Phoenix the next year.

She sold just in time.
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Post by: Jane on June 08, 2013, 10:38:44 AM
What a lovely photos and memories, DR Ginny!

Finding these photos did, indeed, bring back some great memories, DR Singdaw!  I'd moved to Ohio by the time Mom & Dad took on this venture (he did the financial work and the graphic design - the logo is his).  They opened in 1979 and the store was up for sale when Dad died in 1984.  Mom took it off the market for a while, but proceeded to sell when Border's announced a new store 5 miles away.  It sold about the time Rob was born in 1985 and Mom moved to Phoenix the next year.

Memories, indeed.  Thank you for posting those.

There can never be enough pictures of bookstores and theaters from our past.

Ditto & Ditto!!
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Post by: bk on June 08, 2013, 10:37:59 AM
Replacing Rob Ashford is always a good idea.  Replacing him with a flavor of the moment won't help - this completely boring new thing of taking all these recent movies and making them into musicals is certainly the dreariest trend ever and hopefully will stop when enough of them bomb.
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Post by: Jane on June 08, 2013, 10:40:08 AM
Bye, Jane! :D

;D  That was fast. 

Reading about your busy day & weekend was exhausting ;)
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Post by: bk on June 08, 2013, 11:30:28 AM
Went to pick up my yellow Parisian cake that I ordered two days ago - it wasn't there - they didn't have the order.  And they didn't care.  I bought the chocolate version and a strawberry shortcake and I will let them know they have lost me as a customer at that bakery forever.  If I want a Parisian cake I will simply go to the LA bakery that invented the cake - on 3rd Street near La Cienega. 
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Post by: FJL on June 08, 2013, 11:51:20 AM
The Times' Patrick Healy says about Finding Neverland director:

Mr. Ashford, in a telephone interview on Friday, said he would not have been available to continue with the musical because of scheduling conflicts, including directing two operas in early 2014. “The original hope was to bring the show to London this fall, but that timing didn’t work out,” Mr. Ashford said. “Harvey didn’t want to wait, and I don’t blame him. He wants to charge forward.”

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Post by: FJL on June 08, 2013, 11:52:45 AM
Here's the Times article on NEVERLAND.

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/07/harvey-weinstein-finds-a-new-director-for-finding-neverland/

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Post by: vixmom on June 08, 2013, 12:16:56 PM

I must say I am unhappy with all these adolescent avatars. It was fun for a moment, but I can't tell who anyone is and I am having a bitch of a time skipping posts.

OH NO!  Now you will have to read EVERYTHING!   :-*
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Post by: Donald on June 08, 2013, 12:24:16 PM
Happy Tony Awards Weekend!  The Tony Awards Special Edition of the Broadway Radio Show is now available.....please enjoy!!!

Donald
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Post by: Ginny on June 08, 2013, 12:24:19 PM
What a lovely photos and memories, DR Ginny!

Finding these photos did, indeed, bring back some great memories, DR Singdaw!  I'd moved to Ohio by the time Mom & Dad took on this venture (he did the financial work and the graphic design - the logo is his).  They opened in 1979 and the store was up for sale when Dad died in 1984.  Mom took it off the market for a while, but proceeded to sell when Border's announced a new store 5 miles away.  It sold about the time Rob was born in 1985 and Mom moved to Phoenix the next year.

She sold just in time.

Yes, she did, DR Jane.  The buyer expanded into a larger corner space and still couldn't compete with the megastore.  She didn't have the book-selling skills my Mom had.
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Post by: vixmom on June 08, 2013, 12:27:27 PM
Well  got two cavities filled and now waiting to see if the next three crowns will be approved by the insurance co
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Post by: vixmom on June 08, 2013, 12:28:23 PM
The radiation treatment wreaked havoc on my teeth -  but it was a small price to pay

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Post by: vixmom on June 08, 2013, 12:31:20 PM
There is an anti smoking advertisement playing here featuring  a woman who has lost her larnyx and has a microphone  in her throat so she can speak , and who has had some disfiguring  facial surgery - every time I see that I count my blessings ... there but for the Grace of God go I....
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Post by: vixmom on June 08, 2013, 12:32:34 PM
Took Mom  and Dad to pick out a new car she is set on a Harbor Gray Hyundai Sonata  - just waiting to hear that the funding is approved
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Post by: vixmom on June 08, 2013, 12:34:33 PM
The we went  Burger King for lunch - they have a chicken/apple/cranberry salad wrap that was delicious

Each of us had one of those and we split a large order of sweet potato fries - we finished up with soft serve vanilla ice cream cones
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Post by: vixmom on June 08, 2013, 12:36:04 PM
Now I have to check on the basement drying situation and then go run some errands
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Post by: Ginny on June 08, 2013, 12:40:20 PM
Whew, DR Vixmom - when do you get to relax?
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Post by: bk on June 08, 2013, 12:52:22 PM
Back from a three-mile jog and shall shortly be on my way to a signing.
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Post by: KevinH on June 08, 2013, 01:11:33 PM
Hope you have a great time at the book signing, BK!
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Post by: Doug R on June 08, 2013, 01:21:23 PM
DR Doug you were a darling, very English looking, school boy.

Gosh! Thank you Jane!!
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Post by: singdaw on June 08, 2013, 01:46:30 PM
The DH decided to buy the guitar from the Craig's List seller. It is a small classical acoustic guitar, a Yamaha, practically brand-new.


In other news, the beautiful blue skies and sun we had early this morning have morphed into grey, threatening clouds. An omen, perhaps??
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Post by: singdaw on June 08, 2013, 01:48:49 PM
Glad you felt well enough to jog, bk.


Perhaps tomorrow we shall have the tale of the Randy Vicar and the Lost Cake Order. It is very difficult to find good customer service anywhere these days. Alas.   :-\
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Post by: TCB on June 08, 2013, 02:51:21 PM
DR Jane, what a beautiful sunset. You are so fortunate to have such a lovely view right from your home! I would never tire of it. Thanks for sharing!


And while I love a loopy DR TCB as much as the next person,  I do hope that he is felling 100% better today.


Thank you, Slowpoke, I am trying to convince myself that I am feeling better.  Then I turn wrong, I scream, Nick jumps, and I realize I am not that much better.  However, I have managed to avoid taking any pain pills today, but that is going to change very soon.
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Post by: TCB on June 08, 2013, 03:02:48 PM
Does anyone here remember seeing WHEN THE BOYS MEET THE GIRLS?  Interesting cast.  Connie Francis, Harve Presnell, Sam the Sham and the Pharohs, Herman's Hermits, Louis Armstrong, and ..... Liberace!
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Post by: TCB on June 08, 2013, 03:03:47 PM
I hope that BK's signing is going well.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 08, 2013, 03:12:42 PM
Thanks for the heads up on that, TCB.  I don't have that Warner Archives DVD, but I see I have WHEN THE BOYS MEET THE GIRLS on a TCM-derived copy of my own.  Have to dig it out and watch it, since I don't think I ever did.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 08, 2013, 03:18:03 PM
I wish to HELL somebody would reissue THE LOVED ONE, since used copies start at about the fifty dollar mark on Amazon.  I wonder why in the HELL I never thought of buying that back when it was available?  HELL, it was only issued in 2006, and by Warner Bros.  That should be in the Archive.
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Post by: Kate on June 08, 2013, 03:37:12 PM
Hello Everyone,

TOD:
North by Northwest
Arsenic and Old Lace
Notorious
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 08, 2013, 03:48:50 PM
I didn't dislike VENICE; I disliked a lot of it, but not as much as I loathed FAR FROM HEAVEN. My problem with VENICE, which is based on OTHELLO was the book and lyrics. I felt the music, which my colleague Curtis arranged and did an amazing, flabbergasting job of  it, and choreography by my friend Chase Brock were wonderful, as was everything about the production side of the show.

I had a problem with the rap lyrics, which were often unintelligible or verging on the "icon be bygone" school of rhyme, and the book which updated Shakespeare to some political state/city with internal and external warring factions that either bored me stiff or confused me greatly. I felt I was in an inner city STAR WARS without the humor. One thing about Shakespeare: he knew the value of comedy relief, and this musical could have used some.

Now i want to see the new film of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING.
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Post by: singdaw on June 08, 2013, 03:49:59 PM
Still on Page 4?? We seem to be Sitting Becalmed in the Lee of Cuttyhunk (an A New Brain reference).
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Post by: singdaw on June 08, 2013, 03:53:03 PM
I wonder what a Parisian cake looks like? I'll bet it is not in the form of the Eiffel Tower.
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Post by: singdaw on June 08, 2013, 03:55:04 PM
Sorry, DR TCB.    :-\

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Post by: Laura on June 08, 2013, 04:21:57 PM
Good afternoon. I was up and out before sunrise this morning. We went up to look for butterflies. Found some, too.
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Post by: John G. on June 08, 2013, 04:23:27 PM
Five!
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Post by: John G. on June 08, 2013, 04:24:14 PM
Great trip up to the Hill Country. And I'm exhausted, which means only two more events today. I need time off.
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Post by: TCB on June 08, 2013, 05:11:38 PM
I see that DR JoseSPiano has not been about here lately, but most of you are friends of his on Facebook, so you know that he will be a featured singer (along with a few hundred other folks) on the "No Time at All" track of this new cast album:
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/pippinjpg_zpsda52e94e.jpg)]


I doubt seriously that I will ever hear that CD.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 08, 2013, 05:25:26 PM
Does anyone here remember seeing WHEN THE BOYS MEET THE GIRLS?  Interesting cast.  Connie Francis, Harve Presnell, Sam the Sham and the Pharohs, Herman's Hermits, Louis Armstrong, and ..... Liberace!


Just fast-forwarded my way through it, as it's not a very easy film to watch.  I think it's one that needs to be enjoyed with a few friends who've already had a couple of drinks.  Apparently it's based on GIRL CRAZY, and it retains several Gershwin songs.  There are definitely some wacky moments worth seeing and smiling at, and I'm pleased to report that the Liberace scene is just fine.  In fact, the movie would probably be a little better if he'd had more than just one performing number.
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Post by: Jane on June 08, 2013, 06:08:08 PM
Went to pick up my yellow Parisian cake that I ordered two days ago - it wasn't there - they didn't have the order.  And they didn't care.  I bought the chocolate version and a strawberry shortcake and I will let them know they have lost me as a customer at that bakery forever.  If I want a Parisian cake I will simply go to the LA bakery that invented the cake - on 3rd Street near La Cienega. 

Not good, especially their attitude.  Were the replacement cakes enjoyed?
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Post by: Jane on June 08, 2013, 06:11:00 PM
What a lovely photos and memories, DR Ginny!

Finding these photos did, indeed, bring back some great memories, DR Singdaw!  I'd moved to Ohio by the time Mom & Dad took on this venture (he did the financial work and the graphic design - the logo is his).  They opened in 1979 and the store was up for sale when Dad died in 1984.  Mom took it off the market for a while, but proceeded to sell when Border's announced a new store 5 miles away.  It sold about the time Rob was born in 1985 and Mom moved to Phoenix the next year.

She sold just in time.

Yes, she did, DR Jane.  The buyer expanded into a larger corner space and still couldn't compete with the megastore.  She didn't have the book-selling skills my Mom had.

I remember a wonderful little book store in Michigan that went out of business after Barnes and Noble opened across the street.  There was another, even better, little store that survived until Border's opened.  It was sad.  I would shop the little stores first before going to the larger ones.
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Post by: Jane on June 08, 2013, 06:11:25 PM
Well  got two cavities filled and now waiting to see if the next three crowns will be approved by the insurance co

Good luck with the insurance approval. 
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Post by: Jane on June 08, 2013, 06:12:00 PM
The radiation treatment wreaked havoc on my teeth -  but it was a small price to pay



Still, not fun at all.
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Post by: Jane on June 08, 2013, 06:17:15 PM
When I headed to the Y to swim this morning I was still feeling a bit off from a mild migraine I woke up with.  I really wanted the single lane.  I walked into the pool area and someone had just gotten out of the pool.  I think I broke my record getting my outer clothes off, grabbed my goggles and without putting them on walked as quickly as I could, with limited vision, to the lane.  Shortly after I began swimming more swimmers began arriving.  Boy was I lucky. 
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Post by: Jane on June 08, 2013, 06:19:51 PM
I had a good swim until a foot cramp forced me out of the pool 10 minutes early.  I walked the cramp off in the shallow end talking to a baby.  I can't tell you if I was chatting with a girl or a boy and the odd name was of no use.  It was Erta or something, means Welcoming in Zulu.  The parents were Caucasian if you were wondering, Keith did. ;D
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Post by: John G. on June 08, 2013, 06:40:17 PM
Ginny, love the bookshop photos.
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Post by: Ginny on June 08, 2013, 06:43:43 PM
Thank you, DR John G!
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Post by: bk on June 08, 2013, 06:46:46 PM
Back from a really fun signing and then a meal.
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Post by: bk on June 08, 2013, 06:48:08 PM
We had about twenty-five people there, which filled the room, but several people who said they were coming of course didn't.  One person e-mailed me an hour before saying he couldn't be bothered to leave his house.  I truly am going to cleanse myself of certain e-mail addresses  and as I've said before, woe to those who didn't come who ever expect me to go to anything they're doing - won't be happening.
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Post by: bk on June 08, 2013, 06:49:44 PM
I read, and all that got a lot of laughs, which was lovely, especially the bit of Patrick Bronstein that I read.  This book is really the funniest of the Hofstetters.  Then I answered some very good questions, and then we served the two cakes, both of which completely went.  Then a few of us went not to Granville's but to BJ's where I had salmon and scallops, both of which were horrid. 
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Post by: bk on June 08, 2013, 06:55:33 PM
I see quite a few dear readers here, but I don't see any posts from them - funny that.
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Post by: Jane on June 08, 2013, 06:55:44 PM
I read, and all that got a lot of laughs, which was lovely, especially the bit of Patrick Bronstein that I read.  This book is really the funniest of the Hofstetters.  Then I answered some very good questions, and then we served the two cakes, both of which completely went.  Then a few of us went not to Granville's but to BJ's where I had salmon and scallops, both of which were horrid. 

A shame about dinner but better the signing went well.  I'm not surprised your reading, especially the Bronstein bits, received lots of laughs.
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Post by: Ginny on June 08, 2013, 06:55:46 PM
BK, sounds like a fun event!
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Post by: Jane on June 08, 2013, 06:56:59 PM
DR Ben I just noticed you aged ;)
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Post by: John G. on June 08, 2013, 06:59:48 PM
Glad to read you're eating solid, real food, bk. sorry it was horrid.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 08, 2013, 07:01:12 PM
Glad to hear the reading went well.  I want to hear a Bronstein bit one of these days.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 08, 2013, 07:02:36 PM
A Bronstein audio bit in the notes could be a fine way to start the day.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 08, 2013, 07:03:44 PM
DR Ben I just noticed you aged ;)

Oh my!  What happened?  Did the potion wear off??
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Post by: Jane on June 08, 2013, 07:04:50 PM
'night
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Post by: Ben on June 08, 2013, 07:08:29 PM
My attic got flooded and Dorian Gray went the way of all flesh.
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Post by: bk on June 08, 2013, 07:17:51 PM
I went the way of all flesh once and then I went the way of the dodo bird.
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Post by: bk on June 08, 2013, 07:18:23 PM
I wish I hadn't had what I had for dinner - it was stupid to order fish, actually, and I should have just had a salad or pasta or something.
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Post by: Ginny on June 08, 2013, 07:29:27 PM
A couple of months ago the University of Michigan Alumni Association asked on Facebook, "What would you pick as the song of your U-M years.  I replied, "Almost 45 years later, 'Hey, Jude' puts me right back in the Bursley Hall snack bar."  The Alumni magazine summer issue arrived today with the ultimate Michigan playlist on page 64.  My comment is #2 of 15.  Because they're listed in ascending chronological order, I should be #1 (as the earliest graduate), but they put Dhani Jones - famous football player - in the top spot.
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Post by: Ginny on June 08, 2013, 07:32:20 PM
'night!
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Post by: TCB on June 08, 2013, 07:41:45 PM
Replacing Rob Ashford is always a good idea.  Replacing him with a flavor of the moment won't help - this completely boring new thing of taking all these recent movies and making them into musicals is certainly the dreariest trend ever and hopefully will stop when enough of them bomb.


How long before



HARRY POTTER - THE MUSICAL!
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Post by: TCB on June 08, 2013, 07:49:53 PM
There is an anti smoking advertisement playing here featuring  a woman who has lost her larnyx and has a microphone  in her throat so she can speak , and who has had some disfiguring  facial surgery - every time I see that I count my blessings ... there but for the Grace of God go I....

Did you ever smoke?
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Post by: TCB on June 08, 2013, 09:13:34 PM
T. J. Lubinsky has another PBS fund-raising special on tonight celebrating the music of Burt Bacarach.  I don't know if it is new, but I have never seen it before.  Anyway one of the songs on the "Pledge Gift" album is a duet of THEY DON'T GIVE MEDALS TO YESTERDAY'S HEROS sung by Dionne Warwick and B. J. Thomas.  I have never heard that duet.  Now I have to track it down or pledge $150.
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Post by: TCB on June 08, 2013, 09:23:35 PM
A couple of months ago the University of Michigan Alumni Association asked on Facebook, "What would you pick as the song of your U-M years.  I replied, "Almost 45 years later, 'Hey, Jude' puts me right back in the Bursley Hall snack bar."  The Alumni magazine summer issue arrived today with the ultimate Michigan playlist on page 64.  My comment is #2 of 15.  Because they're listed in ascending chronological order, I should be #1 (as the earliest graduate), but they put Dhani Jones - famous football player - in the top spot.


That is really cool.  Being #2 is not always bad unless you become #2 by letting that old biddy in the Lotto line ahead of you.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 08, 2013, 09:25:06 PM
Rocky Raccoon is back outside by second floor bedroom window.  Callie was making eyes at the window so I figured he was back.  Sure enough.  I shined a flashlight in his eyes, pounded on the window and he just kept looking at me like he wanted in to play.   I finally went outside and shooed him.  He went up over the top of the roof, so I imagine he may be back on the ledge sometime tonight.   I don't mind the raccoons, I just don't want them on my house. 
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Post by: TCB on June 08, 2013, 09:26:56 PM
T. J. Lubinsky has another PBS fund-raising special on tonight celebrating the music of Burt Bacarach.  I don't know if it is new, but I have never seen it before.  Anyway one of the songs on the "Pledge Gift" album is a duet of THEY DON'T GIVE MEDALS TO YESTERDAY'S HEROS sung by Dionne Warwick and B. J. Thomas.  I have never heard that duet.  Now I have to track it down or pledge $150.
Good news, the Dionne Warwick CD is only a pledge of $75.00
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 08, 2013, 09:28:47 PM
Callie had a check up today. She's physically in good shape, but still limps sometimes.   I found out they don't make pain meds that cats can take for more than 3 days.  Sheesh! Someone should get busy inventing that one. 
Anyway, I've got some glucosamine for cats that I am to sprinkle on her food. It's a supplement and won't hurt the other two if they eat her food, so I'm cool with that.    The vet did draw blood just to be sure something isn't wrong.  They haven't done that in years and she's been acting funny, so it's worth it to find out. I'll have those results on Tuesday.  She was much more playful when we got home.
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Post by: John G. on June 08, 2013, 09:31:45 PM
T. J. Lubinsky has another PBS fund-raising special on tonight celebrating the music of Burt Bacarach.  I don't know if it is new, but I have never seen it before.  Anyway one of the songs on the "Pledge Gift" album is a duet of THEY DON'T GIVE MEDALS TO YESTERDAY'S HEROS sung by Dionne Warwick and B. J. Thomas.  I have never heard that duet.  Now I have to track it down or pledge $150.
Good news, the Dionne Warwick CD is only a pledge of $75.00

Is it on Amazon?
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Post by: John G. on June 08, 2013, 09:32:12 PM
Good news about Callie.
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Post by: John G. on June 08, 2013, 09:32:22 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 08, 2013, 09:33:07 PM
I'm waiting for my last load of laundry to dry.  I washed the new quilts from the quilt auction, washed the quilt and blankets from my bed and all the other laundry. 
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 08, 2013, 09:33:48 PM
Thanks John G.   Goodnight
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 08, 2013, 09:35:12 PM
I also cleaned out the refrigerator and went to the store to stock it up with foods I can eat on WW.  I forgot how much you can eat on this diet, just now what I've been eating for the past few years
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 08, 2013, 09:35:54 PM
It's rained all day, so other than the vet trip and lunch with Paul, I haven't been out of the house....except to chase Rocky Raccoon away
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 08, 2013, 09:37:26 PM
I took my shower while the last load is drying. I love the feeling of clean sheets and bedding after a nice hot shower.  I'll sleep well tonight
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 08, 2013, 09:38:39 PM
Tomorrow it's off to see my parents.  I have a ton of things going on this week and am not sure I can make it up there for father's day/ my dad's birthday.  So I'm doing it tomorrow.   
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 08, 2013, 09:39:01 PM
It's been so cold and rainy they still haven't moved to the lake this summer
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 08, 2013, 09:49:39 PM
Better go check the laundry.  I'm ready to get some sleep
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 08, 2013, 09:50:21 PM
I seem to have chased everyone away.   Night folks
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 08, 2013, 10:00:29 PM
HI TCB
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Post by: bk on June 08, 2013, 09:59:56 PM
Finished with my viewing.
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Post by: bk on June 08, 2013, 10:00:08 PM
In other words, viewing is finished.
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Post by: TCB on June 08, 2013, 10:01:19 PM
Great idea, John.  I can download the song from MP3, if I can remember how to do that.  Also, I know the album that has the song.
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Post by: TCB on June 08, 2013, 10:02:50 PM
HI TCB


Hi, Cilla!
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 08, 2013, 10:08:53 PM
Well, laundry is done and folded, I have to get up early to get on the road so I better get some sleep. Night all
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Post by: bk on June 08, 2013, 10:15:46 PM
Let's have a partay!
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Post by: TCB on June 08, 2013, 10:26:37 PM
Good night, Cilla!
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: TCB on June 08, 2013, 10:32:34 PM
Well, I believe my work here is done.






G'night!
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: bk on June 08, 2013, 10:39:57 PM
Your work here is never done :)
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: bk on June 08, 2013, 10:40:39 PM
The damn Annette's daughter's dog has been yelping for four bloody hours now and I am two seconds away from going out in the street and causing a big scene - or calling the cops.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: KevinH on June 08, 2013, 11:12:14 PM
Hello!   I wanted to say good morning but I realized that it's still Saturday on the west coast.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: KevinH on June 08, 2013, 11:13:18 PM
Congrats on the success of the book signing, BK!
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: KevinH on June 08, 2013, 11:14:48 PM
I'm waiting to hear from my friend Robin.  She's arriving from Florida this morning.  It's about 8:15 am here.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: KevinH on June 08, 2013, 11:17:37 PM
We were hoping to go to the Anne Frank house.  I checked for tickets online and there don't seem to be any available.  We can take a chance and go there and wait in line. One good thing--it's open till 9 pm.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: TCB on June 08, 2013, 11:54:57 PM
Hello!   I wanted to say good morning but I realized that it's still Saturday on the west coast.


Kevin, is Brent going to see Barbra with you?
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: KevinH on June 08, 2013, 11:55:50 PM
I have it on good authority that a certain singer, initials BB, is going to the concert Monday night.  My two favorite singers together, except only one of them is performing.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: KevinH on June 08, 2013, 11:57:01 PM
TCB--- that is so funny!  I didn't see your post until after I posted mine!
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: TCB on June 08, 2013, 11:57:38 PM
I have it on good authority that a certain singer, initials BB, is going to the concert Monday night.  My two favorite singers together, except only one of them is performing.

Well, then you send a note back to Babs telling her that Broadway star BB is in the audience.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: TCB on June 08, 2013, 11:58:36 PM
TCB--- that is so funny!  I didn't see your post until after I posted mine!


Great minds.............
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: KevinH on June 08, 2013, 11:59:53 PM
To answer your question, I told Brent about the European concerts when I saw him in Baltimore.  He thought that he and his partner might be able to go since they would be in Germany anyway.
Title: Re: THE BOOK SIGNING
Post by: TCB on June 08, 2013, 11:59:53 PM
Are you still going on to Israel?