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Title: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: bk on July 02, 2013, 12:10:19 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes had first things first and last things last, and now it is time for you to post until the first cows come home.
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: bk on July 02, 2013, 12:12:00 AM: And the word of the day is: SCRUM!
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: Ben on July 02, 2013, 02:36:53 AM: Morning all.

That is all.
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 03:08:26 AM: ~ ~ ~ MOST EXCELLENT AND FERVENT STAY WELL VIBES, XYLOPHONES, MARIMAS, AND GLOCKENSPIELS ~ ~ ~ for bk!
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 03:09:36 AM: DR TCB - how did you know that I pole dance on the side? 8)
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 04:35:26 AM: "Adrift" - San Francisco fog, time-lapsed. Mesmerizing!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLEH6bySB3M (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLEH6bySB3M)
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 04:37:28 AM: (http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/sundayintheparkwithipad_zps92511e25.jpg)
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: Michael on July 02, 2013, 04:51:12 AM: good morning to all.
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Post by: Michael on July 02, 2013, 04:51:33 AM: health vibes to BK and the singer
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Post by: Michael on July 02, 2013, 04:54:36 AM: quick Miracle Worker story.

I was living in Montreal and channel hoping and came across The Miracle Worker. The scene was Annie trying to get Helen to use an eating utensil. No dialogue. It was mesmerizing. I was so involved that when the coda to the scene arrived I didn't realize I was watching a French dubbed version. That how much I was drawn into the story.
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: Michael on July 02, 2013, 05:12:07 AM: TOD

I believe that Maggie Smith in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie has to be one of the best performance ever committed to film.

Others:

Vivien Leigh and Marlon Brando in A Streetcar Named Desire
Gloria Swanson in Sunset Blvd
Jean Hagen in Singing in the Rain
George C Scott in Patton
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: Kerry on July 02, 2013, 05:20:23 AM: It's hot, and it's early, and it's hot. So I don't know anything.
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: ChasSmith on July 02, 2013, 05:23:44 AM: Good morning, all.

All I know is that I need more coffee. And perhaps some toast. Maybe a couple of eggs while you're at it.
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: ChasSmith on July 02, 2013, 05:25:18 AM: Continuing scratchy-throat-be-gone VIBES and XYLOS for BK!
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: Sam on July 02, 2013, 05:33:09 AM: :)
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: Sam on July 02, 2013, 05:33:48 AM: Good morning everyone.

Good Tuesday morning, afternoon, and evening everyone.

;)
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: John G. on July 02, 2013, 05:32:43 AM: Good morning, all.

Health vibes for BK and the singer and anyone else in need. Cooling vibes for Laura. Cleanup vibes for Danise.

And a work-at-home day during a light week. Should be fun.
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: Sam on July 02, 2013, 05:35:00 AM: Off to work.

Maybe tonight I will have some time.

Time, time, time, is not on my side.

:-[
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: Sam on July 02, 2013, 05:35:52 AM: I want a work at home day.

:)
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: John G. on July 02, 2013, 05:39:40 AM: TOD: Too many to think of this early in the morning:

Giuletta Masina in Nights of the Cabiria and La Strada
Liv Ullmann in Scenes from a Marriage
William Powell in The Thin Man
Diane Keaton in Shoot the Moon
Barbara Harris in Nashville
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: elmore3003 on July 02, 2013, 05:53:05 AM: Good morning, all! I could not sleep last night, I was still ruminating around 1:00am, and I tried to sleep in his morning. Well, I have to get to Toyland ASAP to accept a delivery. And I am off.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Healthy Vibes & Xylophones for BK! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: Druxy on July 02, 2013, 05:58:10 AM: TOD:

George C. Scott in PATTON
Alec Guinness in THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI
James Cagney in WHITE HEAT
Humphrey Bogart in THE TREASURE OF SIERRA MADRE
Bette Davis in THE LETTER
Peter O'Toole and Katharine Hepburn in THE LION IN WINTER
Paul Newman in THE VERDICT
Laurence Olivier in THE ENTERTAINER
Kate Winslet in THE READER
Glenda Jackson in WOMEN IN LOVE
Jason Robards in JULIA
Edward G. Robinson in KEY LARGO
Daniel Day-Lewis in LINCOLN
Robert Mitchum in THE FRIENDS OF EDDIE COYLE
Ian McKellen in GODS AND MONSTERS

I could go on....
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 05:56:50 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on July 02, 2013, 05:53:05 AM
I could not sleep last night, I was still ruminating around 1:00am

Is that why your downstairs neighbor called me to complain about all the racket? ;)

Hope your day does nothing but improve from here, DR elmore3003!
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 05:57:35 AM: Quote from: Druxy on July 02, 2013, 05:58:10 AM
I could go on....

Please do!
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: Jennifer on July 02, 2013, 05:59:34 AM: Quote from: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 04:37:28 AM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/sundayintheparkwithipad_zps92511e25.jpg)

:)
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 06:02:34 AM: William Shakespeare's Star Wars:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=__E20tUsM3s#at=56 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=__E20tUsM3s#at=56)
(a video promo for a real new book!)
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: Laura on July 02, 2013, 06:13:27 AM: Good morning.

Singdaw, Sandra is going to LOVE that!
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: ChasSmith on July 02, 2013, 06:17:15 AM: Is it her birthday???
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Post by: Ben on July 02, 2013, 06:23:34 AM: Quote from: ChasSmith on July 02, 2013, 06:17:15 AM
Is it her birthday???

Yes, and she would like applesauce as a gift.
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: Druxy on July 02, 2013, 06:23:50 AM: Quote from: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 06:02:34 AM
William Shakespeare's Star Wars:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=__E20tUsM3s#at=56 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=__E20tUsM3s#at=56)
(a video promo for a real new book!)

This looks like fun.
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: ChasSmith on July 02, 2013, 06:27:16 AM: Oh sweet blessed Page Two.
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 06:30:49 AM: If Barbie had a more realistic woman's body...

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/barbie_zps79717f10.jpg)
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: elmore3003 on July 02, 2013, 06:42:40 AM: Greetings from Toyland! I am soaking wet because the humidity must be close to 99; no rain yet, but it's quite horrible.

So, i have my breakfast, more of the Moross score, my lunch, and a wait for the paper delivery. I also haver my current mystery Death at the Beggar's Opera and an essay I downloaded on the disastrous production of DUDE, a fool's carnival.
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 07:08:14 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on July 02, 2013, 06:42:40 AM
I also haver my current mystery Death at the Beggar's Opera

I think I shall read this next; thanks, DR elmore3003! Just as soon as I finish Case Closed (thanks, DR Jane!).
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 07:35:23 AM: That's one big dog!

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/bigdog_zpsf514d013.jpg)
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: FJL on July 02, 2013, 07:46:03 AM: Feel-better vibes to BK!
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 08:24:54 AM: Hoping that the chicken soup will cure what ails our bk!

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/chickensoup_zps424d6aad.jpg)
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 08:29:29 AM: Special preview:

First complete recording of the "Everybody Says Don't" ballet from the forthcoming complete recording of Anyone Can Whistle:
https://soundcloud.com/jayrecords/everybody-says-dont-dont (https://soundcloud.com/jayrecords/everybody-says-dont-dont)
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: elmore3003 on July 02, 2013, 08:37:27 AM: The delivery I was waiting for has arrived, and i can go home any time now. I'll proof another movement of the Moross score and leave.
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 08:42:38 AM: I wonder if Mr. Moross was morose?
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 02, 2013, 08:54:10 AM: Strong stay well and healing vibes for MR BK.
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: Jrand74 on July 02, 2013, 08:54:35 AM: Well yesterday DR ELMORE took down Tab Hunter and DR JANE posted some nice pictures. What is it, fish?
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: Jrand74 on July 02, 2013, 09:01:18 AM: Here is a photo of The Manninhams that I posed to crop as a wedding photo for the mantel..... Our set isn't dressed yet....and the chair rail is missing. Linda G says it looks like a cross between an ice cream shop and a bordello.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/PutnamPlayhouse/wedding3_853x768_zps6e95619e.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/PutnamPlayhouse/media/wedding3_853x768_zps6e95619e.jpg.html)
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: Jrand74 on July 02, 2013, 09:02:30 AM: And here are my leads in a posed photo....in rehearsal costumes....

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/PutnamPlayhouse/ht1_1024x521_zps4d42513f.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/PutnamPlayhouse/media/ht1_1024x521_zps4d42513f.jpg.html)
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 02, 2013, 09:05:55 AM: And here is how the wedding photo turned out.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/PutnamPlayhouse/wedding_478x768_zps7cc359c3.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/PutnamPlayhouse/media/wedding_478x768_zps7cc359c3.jpg.html)
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 09:08:42 AM: Quote from: Jrand62 on July 02, 2013, 09:01:18 AM
Linda G says it looks like a cross between an ice cream shop and a bordello.

;D

A particularly fortuitous combination!

Nice shots, DR Jrand62.
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: Jrand74 on July 02, 2013, 09:11:51 AM: Thank you DR SINGDAW....in fact Act One looked pretty good last night. Now we are working on the technical end.....woe is me.....
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 02, 2013, 09:13:01 AM: And I did purchase two new kitchen appliances today....a new range and a new fridge.....stainless steel fronts and black on the side....both Frigidaire brand....delivery on Thursday....July 4!
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 09:14:52 AM: Wow, DR Jrand62 - a new roof, a new convenience, and a new kitchen. Everything's up-to-date in Kansas City! :)
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: Kate on July 02, 2013, 09:23:34 AM: DR BK,

My suggestions for a speedy recovery.

Yes, lots of chicken soup, try to rest your voice and not talk too much. Gargle 3 to 4 times a day.

My prayers for you are on their way!!
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: Kate on July 02, 2013, 09:25:53 AM: TOD:

I agree with BK, that Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke's performances in The Miracle Worker are one of the greatest performances ever put on film!!
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: Doug R on July 02, 2013, 09:29:00 AM: Went to an early afternoon screening of MAN OF STEEL in 3D. I was the only one there and during the trailers the screen went blank and the house lights came on. A member of staff walked up to me and apologised, saying there was an electical problem and the film would begin for me as soon as possible. I felt as if I was getting a private screening in a preview theatre! There was a ten minute delay and then the film started. Afterwards I was given a free ticket for the inconvenience, to be used any other time.

I really enjoyed the film. Well cast with some amazing fight scenes. On the minus side, I thought the 3D was far too limited and there was too much distracting shaky camera work.
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: Ginny on July 02, 2013, 09:31:31 AM: Tuesday morning greetings! We got all packed and went out for a walk along State Street, that great street. We picked up sandwiches from Pret a Manger and banana pudding from Magnolia Bakery to have for lunch on the train. We'll be back to Normal, so to speak, in time for dinner with my relatives.
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: Jrand74 on July 02, 2013, 09:37:28 AM: Very nice DR DOUG R.....all you needed was a limo ride home!
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: Jrand74 on July 02, 2013, 09:37:54 AM: Quote from: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 09:14:52 AM
Wow, DR Jrand62 - a new roof, a new convenience, and a new kitchen. Everything's up-to-date in Kansas City! :)

Everything except my checkbook.
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: Kate on July 02, 2013, 09:42:03 AM: TOD continued:

Sir Anthony Hopkins (Silence of the Lambs)
Farley Granger (Rope)
Claude Rains (Notorious)
Joan Fontaine (Rebecca)
Judith Anderson (Played Mrs Danvers in Rebecca)
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: Laura on July 02, 2013, 09:43:08 AM: A grebe and baby
(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/grebeandbaby_zps3706dcc4.jpg) (http://s238.photobucket.com/user/HHWgroup/media/grebeandbaby_zps3706dcc4.jpg.html)
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: Kate on July 02, 2013, 09:44:16 AM: DR Singdaw:

What a big beautiful Dog! What breed is He ?

Also Is that you in the picture? Whats your Big Boy's Name?
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: Kate on July 02, 2013, 09:44:54 AM: Beautiful picture DR Laura!
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Post by: Kate on July 02, 2013, 09:46:12 AM: As the song goes, Goodbye for now!
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Post by: Kate on July 02, 2013, 09:48:23 AM: TOD Continued:

Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in Titanic.
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: Kate on July 02, 2013, 09:48:50 AM: Again, Goodbye for now!
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: Jane on July 02, 2013, 10:16:39 AM: The photo in this story is of the tree in DR Danise's yard. She is also interviewed in the video.
http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/story/22738029/2013/07/01/a-soggy-start-to-summer
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: MBarnum on July 02, 2013, 10:29:32 AM: Quote from: Doug R on July 02, 2013, 09:29:00 AM
Went to an early afternoon screening of MAN OF STEEL in 3D. I was the only one there and during the trailers the screen went blank and the house lights came on. A member of staff walked up to me and apologised, saying there was an electical problem and the film would begin for me as soon as possible. I felt as if I was getting a private screening in a preview theatre! There was a ten minute delay and then the film started. Afterwards I was given a free ticket for the inconvenience, to be used any other time.

I really enjoyed the film. Well cast with some amazing fight scenes. On the minus side, I thought the 3D was far too limited and there was too much distracting shaky camera work.

The shakey camera work...now I am remembering why it was so difficult for me to figure out what was happening to whom during WORLD WAR Z. When characters are being killed by zombies, it always helps (me) to know, so that I am aware of what became of them. Even if they are minor characters. With all of the shaking going on, I couldn't keep track of things very well.
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: MBarnum on July 02, 2013, 10:33:37 AM: For those with a Blu-Ray device, HOUSE OF WAX is being released in 3D this October.
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: bk on July 02, 2013, 10:34:35 AM: I'm up, I'm up after a typical night - when I have a scratchy throat I don't sleep - I was up and up and then at some point I finally fell asleep - I was up at eight-fifteen and went back to bed and just got up again. Throat is still scratchy but I will take it easy today and only talk at lunch.
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 10:43:32 AM: Quote from: Kate on July 02, 2013, 09:44:16 AM
What a big beautiful Dog! What breed is He ?

Also Is that you in the picture?

So sorry, DR Kate - 'Tis neither me, nor my dog. But he surely is big! No, these are random Internet types. I don't know who let them in.
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: ChasSmith on July 02, 2013, 10:44:31 AM: Who let that dog in ??
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: ChasSmith on July 02, 2013, 10:45:53 AM: More VIBES and CHICKEN SOUP for BK.

Actually, that makes me want some chicken soup.
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 10:48:22 AM: Thanks for the news link, DR Jane. I feel just terrible for poor DR Danise!
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 02, 2013, 10:49:17 AM: Thanks for the link DR JANE. Scary!!!
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Post by: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 10:49:30 AM: DR ChasSmith - I think you should immediately consume a cup of chicken soup, followed by a prodigious patty melt. :)
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: Ben on July 02, 2013, 10:49:14 AM: Quote from: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 10:49:30 AM
DR ChasSmith - I think you should immediately consume a cup of chicken soup, followed by a prodigious patty melt. :)

Or he could just consume some consommé
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: ChasSmith on July 02, 2013, 10:51:39 AM: Quote from: Ben on July 02, 2013, 10:49:14 AM
Quote from: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 10:49:30 AM
DR ChasSmith - I think you should immediately consume a cup of chicken soup, followed by a prodigious patty melt. :)

Or he could just consume some consommé

Consumption be done about it?
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: ChasSmith on July 02, 2013, 10:55:14 AM: Might be an opportune time to remind people that there is no groaning at HainesHisWay.com.
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: bk on July 02, 2013, 11:23:21 AM: I think I'll jog in the late afternoon rather than now - that way I can jog, then go have my chicken soup. I'm also going to try and not use the air conditioning at all today, unless I'm out - that way the house will be cool but I'll shut it off when I get back and won't have the air blowing on me.
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 11:27:09 AM: Quote from: ChasSmith on July 02, 2013, 10:55:14 AM
there is no groaning at HainesHisWay.com.

I'm glad you reminded me! :)
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 11:28:33 AM: The nubrella - a new hands-free umbrella - wants your money on Kickstarter!

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/nubrella_zps47fbe1a7.jpg)
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Post by: MBarnum on July 02, 2013, 11:40:14 AM: Quote from: ChasSmith on July 02, 2013, 10:55:14 AM
Might be an opportune time to remind people that there is no groaning at HainesHisWay.com.

Too late.
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: MBarnum on July 02, 2013, 11:40:47 AM: Vibes for soothing of BK's throat!
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Post by: MBarnum on July 02, 2013, 11:42:11 AM: Vibes for our DR Danise! I hope the damage can be repaired quickly.

Presumably, the neighbor's insurance will pay for it. Very glad nobody was hurt!
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: MBarnum on July 02, 2013, 11:43:45 AM: I just don't think I am qualified to attempt the TOD.

Now, if we narrowed it down to greatest performance in a B grade movie...well...
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: George on July 02, 2013, 12:50:43 PM: Quote from: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 06:02:34 AM
William Shakespeare's Star Wars:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=__E20tUsM3s#at=56 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=__E20tUsM3s#at=56)
(a video promo for a real new book!)

I love it!! ;D
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: George on July 02, 2013, 12:51:15 PM: Quote from: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 04:37:28 AM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/sundayintheparkwithipad_zps92511e25.jpg)

This is pretty darned cool!
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: George on July 02, 2013, 12:57:04 PM: Quote from: Kate on July 02, 2013, 09:48:50 AM
Again, Goodbye for now!

A Sondheim reference! :D
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: George on July 02, 2013, 01:04:12 PM: Quote from: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 04:35:26 AM
"Adrift" - San Francisco fog, time-lapsed. Mesmerizing!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLEH6bySB3M (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLEH6bySB3M)

I love things like that. The Astronomy Picture of the Day (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/archivepix.html) website (the link is to the daily archive) has videos like that all the time. Here are a few that I found quickly:

Geostationary Satellites Beyond the Alps (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap120411.html)

The Light of Stars (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap120508.html)

Nocturnal: Scenes from the Southern Night (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap120806.html)

And one a little different:

Flying Over the Earth at Night (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap130331.html)

:D
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: George on July 02, 2013, 01:04:48 PM: Quote from: Jane on July 02, 2013, 10:16:39 AM
The photo in this story is of the tree in DR Danise's yard. She is also interviewed in the video.
http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/story/22738029/2013/07/01/a-soggy-start-to-summer (http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/story/22738029/2013/07/01/a-soggy-start-to-summer)

Yikes! And speaking of lightning (as they were in the clip), here's an Astronomy Picture of the Day video of Lightning Captured at 7,207 Images per Second (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap120723.html)!! :o
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: elmore3003 on July 02, 2013, 01:16:07 PM: And I am home and craving a Hershey bar.
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Post by: MBarnum on July 02, 2013, 01:20:37 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on July 02, 2013, 01:16:07 PM
And I am home and craving a Hershey bar.

That's funny, 'cause I just ate a Hershey bar.
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on July 02, 2013, 01:47:33 PM: Quote from: bk on July 02, 2013, 12:12:00 AM
And the word of the day is: SCRUM!

And The Song Of The Day Is: ANOTHER HUNDRED PEOPLE
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 01:49:08 PM: If I just do this, it will all go away...

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/berner_zps8498cfd9.jpg)
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on July 02, 2013, 01:49:37 PM: Quote from: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 04:37:28 AM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/sundayintheparkwithipad_zps92511e25.jpg)

This Is Great
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: bk on July 02, 2013, 02:33:37 PM: Back from lunch meeting and picking up no packages.
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Post by: KevinH on July 02, 2013, 03:29:51 PM: Good evening!
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: bk on July 02, 2013, 03:36:33 PM: I am feeling a bit better now, so keep those strong excellent vibes and xylophones coming and maybe by tomorrow I'll have licked this damn thing, which I'm more certain than ever is just from not enough sleep.
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 03:47:49 PM: It turns out that there are many, many, many videos on YouTube of beauty pageant contestants singing BAD versions of "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" from Dreamgirls. I'm talking really BAD. :P

Just thought you should know. :)
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 03:48:30 PM: Quote from: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 03:08:26 AM
~ ~ ~ MOST EXCELLENT AND FERVENT STAY WELL VIBES, XYLOPHONES, MARIMAS, AND GLOCKENSPIELS ~ ~ ~ for bk!

DITTO! ;D
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Post by: Jane on July 02, 2013, 03:49:26 PM: Quote from: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 01:49:08 PM
If I just do this, it will all go away...

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/berner_zps8498cfd9.jpg)

Did you find this on my FB page ;)

That isn't Sherlock but it might be one of my friend's dog-lol
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Post by: Jane on July 02, 2013, 03:53:27 PM: From DR Cilla:
Quote
I said "almost" feel bad

;D

It is currently 95º I hope it cools down tomorrow.
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Post by: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 04:01:53 PM: Quote from: Jane on July 02, 2013, 03:49:26 PM
Did you find this on my FB page ;)

If I did, DR Jane, it was long ago and I don't remember. Sorry! :)
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Post by: Jane on July 02, 2013, 04:07:19 PM: Quote from: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 06:30:49 AM
If Barbie had a more realistic woman's body...

She is much prettier with the new body and face.
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Post by: Jane on July 02, 2013, 04:08:31 PM: Quote from: Jrand62 on July 02, 2013, 08:54:35 AM
Well yesterday DR ELMORE took down Tab Hunter and DR JANE posted some nice pictures. What is it, fish?

I'm glad you enjoyed the photos. DR elmore will put the photo back up when it is really Tab's birthday ;)
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Post by: Jane on July 02, 2013, 04:15:56 PM: Quote from: Jrand62 on July 02, 2013, 09:13:01 AM
And I did purchase two new kitchen appliances today....a new range and a new fridge.....stainless steel fronts and black on the side....both Frigidaire brand....delivery on Thursday....July 4!

Exciting but did you want to wait home for them on the 4th? I wouldn't care but other's often have holiday plans.
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Post by: George on July 02, 2013, 04:16:48 PM: Quote from: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 03:47:49 PM
It turns out that there are many, many, many videos on YouTube of beauty pageant contestants singing BAD versions of "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" from Dreamgirls. I'm talking really BAD. :P

Just thought you should know. :)

You mean like THIS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soLqF71fH5U) performance?

It's just wrong...oh, so wrong.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 02, 2013, 04:23:32 PM: I've had some deelish Chinese vegetables, and I will chill out, read my mystery, and watch a bit of telly.
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Post by: bk on July 02, 2013, 04:32:13 PM: Back from a three-mile jog.
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Post by: Laura on July 02, 2013, 04:39:36 PM: Today's birthday treat was slippery macaroni -- macaroni and butter. First real solid food in nine days!
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Post by: MBarnum on July 02, 2013, 04:53:31 PM: What is the title of your mystery, DR Elmore?
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Post by: MBarnum on July 02, 2013, 04:55:10 PM: I must now go to my chiropractor and then to Toys 'R Us.
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Post by: Jane on July 02, 2013, 04:57:18 PM: Quote from: Laura on July 02, 2013, 04:39:36 PM
Today's birthday treat was slippery macaroni -- macaroni and butter. First real solid food in nine days!

This is a long recovery. :(
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Post by: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 05:00:50 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on July 02, 2013, 04:53:31 PM
What is the title of your mystery, DR Elmore?

Quote from: elmore3003 on July 02, 2013, 06:42:40 AM
I also have my current mystery Death at the Beggar's Opera
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Post by: Jane on July 02, 2013, 05:17:11 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on July 02, 2013, 04:55:10 PM
I must now go to my chiropractor

Are you improving with each visit?
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Post by: bk on July 02, 2013, 05:29:39 PM: Yesterday nine or ten pages, today we can't get off FOUR?
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Post by: bk on July 02, 2013, 05:33:50 PM: I was wondering why elmore would have moved onto a another book without mentioning he'd finished the Hofstetter book, but he quietly did so and published a review at amazon without telling anyone:

"Adrianna Hofstetter is back! This is cause for much rejoicing because she's reporting on the school production of THE MUSIC MAN, one of my favorite musicals. We get a lot of news about the rehearsal progress, the cast members' approach to their roles, and everyone's concern for the mysterious disappearance of a cast member.

Our plucky heroine, who has yet to encounter the mystery that she cannot solve, is on the case, aided by her best friend Billy, who has a major role in the production, her reticent mother Margaret - oh, yes, she is reticent - and Detectives Ramirez and Coyne, who are usually one step behind her. One of my favorite characters, retired film producer Patrick Bornstein, makes a very welcome return appearance to kick up some humor, teach Adrianna the joys of Jewish cuisine, and stir up things.

I'm still not fond of Adrianna's cat Furball, who irritates me with his perky cuteness, but that's a minor quibble. I would love to see her acquiring more friends: Billy Feldman is great, but this gay boy is soon going to start thinking about other boys, if he hasn't already, and Adrianna at some point has to find among the rude and trendy students who make her life hell someone besides Billy who finds her worth knowing and admires her independent spirit and good ethics. She's a good role model for a young reader.

Like the other books in the series, this one has some good moments of suspense and a great deal of humor and heart. At times the book seems intended less for a real teenage reader and more the teen lurking in the adult, especially those who once dreamed of being Nancy Drew or a Hardy Boy. I once did and I look forward to the next volume, Mr. Kimmel!"
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 02, 2013, 05:50:31 PM: Oh, that sneaky DR Elmore3003.

I just went to Amazon and updated all my "likes" for everyone's reviews.

Oh, and Furball works fine for me and I got me the cats to prove it!
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Post by: bk on July 02, 2013, 06:12:36 PM: Most like Furball - I like Furball and I HATE cats :)
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Post by: bk on July 02, 2013, 06:12:52 PM: I'm really not understanding how we can still be on page four.
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Post by: bk on July 02, 2013, 06:13:10 PM: We have been on page four for FOUR hours!
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Post by: bk on July 02, 2013, 06:23:48 PM: Maybe page four has become purgatory and we're all stuck here like a Pirandello play.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 02, 2013, 06:27:58 PM: I couldn't get on this here site for, like, ten minutes just now.
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Post by: bk on July 02, 2013, 06:32:42 PM: The server was down but these people unlike our last hosts, respond amazingly fast and get it taken care of and call people - it affected a few sites of which we were one. They're trying to figure out why it happened and they'll let me know when they do. All I care about is that things are fixed quickly and that there's communication and in that regard I couldn't be happier.
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Post by: bk on July 02, 2013, 06:32:59 PM: Now let us get off this damn page in record time.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 02, 2013, 06:36:29 PM: Right. Response and attention are what matters. There's no such thing as NEVER being down, even if only for a minute.
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Post by: George on July 02, 2013, 06:50:13 PM: Quote from: ChasSmith on July 02, 2013, 06:27:58 PM
I couldn't get on this here site for, like, ten minutes just now.

Neither could I. All better now.
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: Jane on July 02, 2013, 06:57:32 PM: Quote from: bk on July 02, 2013, 06:12:36 PM
Most like Furball - I like Furball and I HATE cats :)

;D
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Post by: FJL on July 02, 2013, 06:58:03 PM: My mom's birthday is tomorrow. I'd sent a card but she hadn;t gotten it yet. Maybe it will get there tomorrow.
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Post by: John G. on July 02, 2013, 07:06:04 PM: Quote from: Jrand62 on July 02, 2013, 10:49:17 AM
Thanks for the link DR JANE. Scary!!!

Thanks, Jane.
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Post by: John G. on July 02, 2013, 07:11:04 PM: Very loooong day, including a nice dinner tribute to my friend, Dolores, who died earlier this year. Just a group of about eight of us who worked with her to make Braille books. But we went to a burger joint that she really loved and the owner, who knew her, came out and joined in the reminiscences.
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Post by: John G. on July 02, 2013, 07:11:43 PM: Now, it's time to watch Whit Stillman's "Barcelona" and drink a gin lime rickey. Yes.
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Post by: Jane on July 02, 2013, 07:13:15 PM: I'm feeling kind of quiet today.
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Post by: Jane on July 02, 2013, 07:14:24 PM: Quote from: John G. on July 02, 2013, 07:11:04 PM
Very loooong day, including a nice dinner tribute to my friend, Dolores, who died earlier this year. Just a group of about eight of us who worked with her to make Braille books. But we went to a burger joint that she really loved and the owner, who knew her, came out and joined in the reminiscences.

Nice way to pay tribute to a friend.
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 02, 2013, 07:16:47 PM: I forgot to sign out when I went to rehearsal!
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 02, 2013, 07:17:09 PM: Continued Good Health Vibes to MR BK.

Far Horizons arrived at my house yesterday!
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Post by: Jane on July 02, 2013, 07:20:08 PM: I think Bogart's performance in African Queen can't be topped. The scene where he has to get back in the water with the leaches, perfection. Katharine Hepburn's expression watching him is beautiful.
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Post by: Jane on July 02, 2013, 07:20:18 PM: 'night
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Post by: bk on July 02, 2013, 07:45:09 PM: My throat cannot make a decision - scratchy, not scratchy, yucky, not yucky - I think I won't do a bowl of chicken soup but I do think a cup will do me good, so I'll be on my way to Jerry's to do so in a little while.
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Post by: bk on July 02, 2013, 07:53:33 PM: Perhaps now would be a good time for a frenzy or five.
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Post by: George on July 02, 2013, 08:28:45 PM: Here's a frenzy...
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Post by: George on July 02, 2013, 08:29:04 PM: Well...
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Post by: George on July 02, 2013, 08:29:14 PM: ...it...
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Post by: George on July 02, 2013, 08:29:21 PM: ...is...
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Post by: George on July 02, 2013, 08:29:32 PM: ...time...
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Post by: George on July 02, 2013, 08:29:38 PM: ...for...
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Post by: George on July 02, 2013, 08:29:46 PM: ...me...
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Post by: George on July 02, 2013, 08:29:52 PM: ...to...
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Post by: George on July 02, 2013, 08:29:59 PM: ...leave...
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Post by: George on July 02, 2013, 08:30:06 PM: ...work...
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Post by: George on July 02, 2013, 08:30:12 PM: ...and...
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Post by: George on July 02, 2013, 08:30:18 PM: ...go...
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Post by: George on July 02, 2013, 08:30:33 PM: ...home. But first...
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Post by: George on July 02, 2013, 08:32:10 PM: P A G E 6 D A N C E ! !
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Post by: George on July 02, 2013, 08:33:07 PM: And now, I'm off to home for some foodstuffs, a bit of laundry doing and trash out-taking. :D

Be back later!
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Post by: TCB on July 02, 2013, 08:33:54 PM: I must slow down when I am reading BK's notes I could have sworn that he asked for vibes and xylophones posthumously.
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Post by: TCB on July 02, 2013, 08:37:23 PM: Quote from: singdaw on July 02, 2013, 03:09:36 AM
DR TCB - how did you know that I pole dance on the side? 8)

Just a hunch, slowpoke!
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 02, 2013, 08:47:48 PM: DR Vixmom I went to Panera for dinner and guess what I had :)
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 02, 2013, 08:59:39 PM: Very busy and very long day. Good day. Just long. Had to go back to the office tonight to write a brief. Tomorrow I have a very big sentencing. It's a case I've worked very hard on. Don't know exactly what the judge is going to do, so I'm a bit worried about it. I also have to proof and edit the brief I wrote then organize the exhibits and get that all filed. Then, about 5:00 or so, I should be off work until Monday
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 02, 2013, 09:01:34 PM: I am brain dead
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 02, 2013, 09:01:52 PM: I am reading Eva Hart's book Girl Aboard the Titanic. Have you read it TCB?
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Post by: bk on July 02, 2013, 09:09:18 PM: Back from a bowl of chicken soup - didn't finish it as it's very filling but amazingly calorie-friendly. If I felt a bit better I might do a second jog.
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Post by: bk on July 02, 2013, 09:09:27 PM: I gotta tell you.
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Post by: bk on July 02, 2013, 09:09:34 PM: But I won't.
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Post by: TCB on July 02, 2013, 09:11:01 PM: I really enjoyed Sunday in the Park with Steve Jobs.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 02, 2013, 09:13:40 PM: Time for bed. Long day tomorrow and need some sleep......
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: TCB on July 02, 2013, 09:15:54 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on July 02, 2013, 06:42:40 AM
Greetings from Toyland! I am soaking wet because the humidity must be close to 99; no rain yet, but it's quite horrible.

So, i have my breakfast, more of the Moross score, my lunch, and a wait for the paper delivery. I also haver my current mystery Death at the Beggar's Opera and an essay I downloaded on the disastrous production of DUDE, a fool's carnival.

Speaking of lunches, I loved that idea yesterday for the salad in the jar. Did that come from flap jack?
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Post by: bk on July 02, 2013, 09:23:58 PM: What is this page six? Where is page ten?
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Post by: bk on July 02, 2013, 09:24:39 PM: I am full of liquid - soup, water, Diet Coke, water, soup.
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Post by: John G. on July 02, 2013, 09:25:43 PM: Good night, all.
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Post by: bk on July 02, 2013, 09:45:31 PM: Boy, this thing could go either way and I know which way I'd like it to go - the hell away.
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Post by: bk on July 02, 2013, 10:08:51 PM: Why I oughta.
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Post by: bk on July 02, 2013, 10:09:07 PM: I think I'll take a nice hot shower.
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Post by: bk on July 02, 2013, 10:09:38 PM: Feeling very bloated from all the liquid and feel like I've gained ten pounds back, but I'm sure that will all be gone by morning.
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: TCB on July 02, 2013, 10:11:18 PM: Quote from: bk on July 02, 2013, 06:12:36 PM
Most like Furball - I like Furball and I HATE cats :)

Don't say that when Nicky is reading along on my laptop!
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Post by: bk on July 02, 2013, 10:10:53 PM: We had to replace the sick cast member - our very own Robert Yacko has been such a sport about stepping in at the last minute - he'll do two of the three songs and Shelly Markham will do the other, so we're covered and we don't have to cut anything. It's performers like Robert who make me happy to be doing what I'm doing.
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Post by: TCB on July 02, 2013, 10:26:01 PM: T.O.D.

Most everyone in the cast of SHIP OF FOOLS

Lee Marvin
Vivian Leigh
Simone Signoret
Oskar Werner
Elizabeth Ashley
George Segal
and Michael Dunn
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: TCB on July 02, 2013, 10:28:00 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on July 02, 2013, 09:01:52 PM
I am reading Eva Hart's book Girl Aboard the Titanic. Have you read it TCB?

No, I haven't read it
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: TCB on July 02, 2013, 10:30:01 PM: Quote from: bk on July 02, 2013, 09:45:31 PM
Boy, this thing could go either way and I know which way I'd like it to go - the hell away.

Do you mean your scratchy throat?
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Post by: TCB on July 02, 2013, 10:34:01 PM: Today was about 8 degrees cooler than yesterday.
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Post by: TCB on July 02, 2013, 10:35:14 PM: The rest of the week it is expected to be in the 70's. I can handle the 70's much better than 80's or 90's.
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Post by: TCB on July 02, 2013, 10:36:04 PM: I would like to keep the A/C for another hour, but Nicky doesn't like the sound.
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Post by: TCB on July 02, 2013, 10:40:28 PM: Several cast members in JUDGEMENT AT NUREMBERG, but mostly Judy Garland and Montgomery Clift.

Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton in WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF.
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Post by: TCB on July 02, 2013, 10:41:26 PM: Seven
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Post by: TCB on July 02, 2013, 10:42:55 PM: G'night!
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Post by: bk on July 02, 2013, 11:08:38 PM: Quote from: TCB on July 02, 2013, 10:30:01 PM
Quote from: bk on July 02, 2013, 09:45:31 PM
Boy, this thing could go either way and I know which way I'd like it to go - the hell away.

Do you mean your scratchy throat?

Yes.
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Post by: George on July 02, 2013, 11:17:10 PM: Quote from: bk on July 02, 2013, 09:24:39 PM
I am full of liquid - soup, water, Diet Coke, water, soup.

When I first read this I thought it said "soap, water, Diet Coke, water, soup." ::)
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Post by: George on July 02, 2013, 11:20:22 PM: Quote from: bk on July 02, 2013, 10:10:53 PM
We had to replace the sick cast member - our very own Robert Yacko has been such a sport about stepping in at the last minute - he'll do two of the three songs and Shelly Markham will do the other, so we're covered and we don't have to cut anything. It's performers like Robert who make me happy to be doing what I'm doing.

Congrats on the easy solution, BK! Glad it worked out so quickly.
Title: Re: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Post by: George on July 02, 2013, 11:24:42 PM: I just watched tonight's two-hour episode of America's Got Talent. There were some good acts and some not-so-good acts and some very good acts. Fortunately, they don't linger on the not-so-good acts or try to ridicule them, like American Idol. :P
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Post by: George on July 02, 2013, 11:35:12 PM: I'm now watching episode #2 of "Under the Dome."