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Title: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: bk on August 19, 2013, 12:04:12 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were final and finessed, and now it is time for you to post until the finessed cows come home.
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: bk on August 19, 2013, 12:05:22 AM
And the word of the day is: OD!
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Post by: bk on August 19, 2013, 12:05:33 AM
Is that the shortest word of the day ever?
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 19, 2013, 12:26:48 AM
Good morning, all!

BK, I think it's great news that Kritzerland is ahead. Congratulations!

We're being picked up at 10:00 to ride to the studio. We're at this huge concert hall, The Helix, where we recorded last year, on the campus of the College of the City of Dublin, I believe. It's about 20 minutes from Stephens Green.

Today, I hope we can pick up the chart we lost last night, but it's a full day with lots of people in and out.

First, coffee and some breakfast!
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Post by: George on August 19, 2013, 12:38:34 AM
Topic of the Day:  not really a fan of Elvis.  No "favorites" at all.

The closest "like" would be the character of Conrad Birdie. ;)
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Post by: George on August 19, 2013, 12:39:35 AM
After my dad's birthday yesterday, I went to a friend's house, Brian, to read through a play called, "American Roulette."  It's a play that's told mostly through monologues (it's "Bogosian"...in the style of Eric Bogosian) about a shooting in a high school and the aftermath.  Brian is going to direct it. 
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Post by: George on August 19, 2013, 12:40:17 AM
A friend of his wrote it and they did a production in college just 10 days before the shootings at Columbine High School.  AND Brian actually went to Columbine High School, so it's very personal to him.  The play was originally not based on any specific high school shooting incident but has been updated since that first production and has been informed by similar incidents.
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: George on August 19, 2013, 12:49:12 AM
This week is going to be very, very busy.  Not only will I have rehearsals every night, but Wednesday is the cut-off for invoicing at work and I won't have the evenings to stay late if I need to.  Also, my sister, niece and sister's boyfriend are all going to Canada tomorrow and I have to feed their cats until they get back on Thursday.  AND my sister's cats NEED to be fed twice a day!  Fortunately for their first feeding, I can feed them at my lunch time and feed them again after rehearsal.  I will just have less time for net-surfing when I get home. 
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: George on August 19, 2013, 01:12:53 AM
Good morning, all!

BK, I think it's great news that Kritzerland is ahead. Congratulations!

Very good news, BK!
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Post by: George on August 19, 2013, 01:14:51 AM
And on that note (E-flat), I must go to bed.  I'm supposed to meet a friend for lunch today and since it'll be earlier than my usual lunch time, I need to get to work earlier than my usual time, so I must get to be earlier than my usual time. ;)

Good night, all!
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Post by: Ben on August 19, 2013, 02:07:23 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: singdaw on August 19, 2013, 02:08:16 AM
My, DR George, what a big BRAIN you have!         :)
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Post by: singdaw on August 19, 2013, 02:08:59 AM
I certainly do hope that bk will post a sneak preview track from SB's album!
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Post by: singdaw on August 19, 2013, 02:21:41 AM
bk, it sounds like you need a full-time calendar wrangler!        :)
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Post by: singdaw on August 19, 2013, 02:27:34 AM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/gypsy_zpsf2901829.jpg)
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: singdaw on August 19, 2013, 02:32:20 AM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/barbrarians_zps96d73690.jpg)
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Post by: Jane on August 19, 2013, 02:37:51 AM
DR Ginny,  my condolences on the loss of your uncle.

I am very pleased Richard continues to improve. 
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Post by: Jane on August 19, 2013, 02:40:56 AM
Until tonight I have been sleeping better with less time on the computer and more activity.  I have also been eating better and blew that today.  Now I'm paying for it.
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Post by: Ben on August 19, 2013, 02:45:39 AM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/barbrarians_zps96d73690.jpg)

Is that Kevin H standing next to Barbra???
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Post by: Jane on August 19, 2013, 02:54:25 AM
DR Vixmom you look beautiful.
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Post by: Michael on August 19, 2013, 04:15:43 AM
good morning to all
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Post by: Michael on August 19, 2013, 04:17:56 AM
i never really got Elvis' popularity.

BUT

I do like his In The Ghetto
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Post by: John G. on August 19, 2013, 05:05:15 AM
Good morning, all.

Continued recording vibes for Elmore.

Continued health vibes for Elmore and Richard.

Monday vibes for all.
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: John G. on August 19, 2013, 05:09:36 AM
TOD:

Elvis movies:
Viva Las Vegas
Jailhouse Rock

Songs:
Just about anything, but especially Suspicious Minds, Rubbernecking, Burning Love and Can't Help Falling in Love.
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: ChasSmith on August 19, 2013, 05:16:17 AM
Good morning, all.

Oy!  (Nothing terrible, just yer typical waking up Oy!)
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: ChasSmith on August 19, 2013, 05:19:05 AM
In an hour I must shower and dress and corral Mikey the cat into his carrier for his trip to the vet for annual vaccinations.
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: ChasSmith on August 19, 2013, 05:19:38 AM
That in itself is deserving of an Oy!
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: Sam on August 19, 2013, 05:20:25 AM
 :)
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: ChasSmith on August 19, 2013, 05:20:47 AM
Maybe another short word of the day can by Oy!

Maybe it can be a noun.  I sometimes feel that Oy! should be the name of an award statuette, like an Oscar, only for different things.
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: Sam on August 19, 2013, 05:21:03 AM
Good morning.

Happy & Healthy week ahead.

 ;)
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: ChasSmith on August 19, 2013, 05:22:33 AM
Maybe Oy! can be adopted to be used like a Wilhelm Scream, and BK could drop one somewhere into the mix of each album.
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: ChasSmith on August 19, 2013, 05:22:58 AM
Oy!  That took us to Page Two!
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Post by: Kerry on August 19, 2013, 05:28:05 AM
TOD:  I always liked "Follow That Dream" -- cute movie (Arthur O'Connell is wonderful, and it was before Elvis became "ELVIS")
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Post by: Sam on August 19, 2013, 05:31:55 AM
 :)
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 19, 2013, 05:40:01 AM
TOD

Not so much an Elvis fanatic, but I fondly recall seeing some of the '60s movies at drive-ins as a kid.  I remember being especially enchanted by BLUE HAWAII, but that was as much for the setting as anything.  I did acquire several on DVD that I haven't watched yet:  LOVE ME TENDER, FLAMING STAR, KING CREOLE, WORLD'S FAIR and VIVA LAS VEGAS, each of which I thought I'd enjoy for specific reasons of genre or setting, so when I get to these I'll start with LOVE ME TENDER.

While I never collected his records like the true collector would, I did bring home a nice stack of LPs found at a couple of yard sales or estate sales.  Several are original jacket and label soundtracks and others would be early reprints (such as when the original RCA Living Stereo banner went to small lettering), all in great condition. 
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: Jrand74 on August 19, 2013, 05:43:38 AM
Monday - it is a day for banking and shopping.  And I finally got all of the set decoration that I had taken to the theater for THE DROWSY CHAPERONE and brought back on Saturday night put away......
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: Jrand74 on August 19, 2013, 05:44:08 AM
Except for the portable record player....which goes out on the storage room shelf today.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 19, 2013, 05:45:16 AM
We saw LOVE ME TENDER at the drive in - when I was about 5 years old.....and I remember that there was a LINE of cars trying to get in....and that we had to drive around a LOT looking for a parking space....and what I remember most is the end with Elvis singing the title song in the sky....
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: Jrand74 on August 19, 2013, 05:47:03 AM
Favorite Elvis movies:

I like most of them, but I will say....

Blue Hawaii
Paradise Hawaiian Style
Clambake
Speedway
Viva Las Vegas
It Happened At the World's Fair
Follow That Dream
Wild In The Country
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: Jrand74 on August 19, 2013, 05:48:08 AM
I always thought it would have been interesting if Elvis had been in the first movie he tested for.....playing Jimmy in Hal Wallis' production of THE RAINMAKER with Burt Lancaster and Katharine Hepburn.....
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: Jrand74 on August 19, 2013, 05:48:32 AM
More cow bell.
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Post by: Kate on August 19, 2013, 06:33:00 AM
Hello Everyone:


I just Loved Elvis.  I thought he was the most attractive man ever.

Anything I read about him said he was such a nice guy.  He hated being in all those girlie movies.He wanted to be take seriously as an actor.  In Change Of Habit he played a somewhat dramatic role with Mary Tyler Moore.  I don't think acting was his great talent. 

His talent was his his gospel songs. Of all of his songs he won 3 grammys for gospel songs only:
That was his talent.
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: Kate on August 19, 2013, 06:37:54 AM
TOD Cont:

His three grammy songs were:

How Great Thou Art
He Touched Me
How Great Thou Art (Live Memphis Album)

Here is a direct quote from Elvis:

"I believe in the Bible"  I believe that all good things come from God. I don't believe I'd sing the way do if God hadn't wanted me to".
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: Kate on August 19, 2013, 06:38:34 AM
TOD cont:

As far as his movies I did enjoy Change of Heart and Kissin Cousins!
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: Druxy on August 19, 2013, 06:40:09 AM
TOD:

IT HAPPENED AT THE WORLD'S FAIR...only because I'm in it.

 ::)
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Post by: FJL on August 19, 2013, 06:53:45 AM
Middle of page 2 FOLLOW THAT DREAM lying on the beach dance (well, Elvis does move a little in his lying down position)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Am05yZehlAM

Great timing that that radio was playing the title song
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Post by: FJL on August 19, 2013, 06:54:53 AM
I must admit that I kind of enjoyed CLAMBAKE, which I saw on a double bill with WITH SIX YOU GET EGGROLL
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Post by: Kate on August 19, 2013, 07:19:22 AM
DR Druxy,
How interesting that you were in "It Happened at the World's Fair".  What part did you play?
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Post by: Charles Pogue on August 19, 2013, 07:32:33 AM
TOD:  Huge Elvis fan...of his music, not his films (except for the music in them), though I saw most of them and have a lot of the albums from them. 

Fav films of Elvis:

Jailhouse Rock
Blue Hawaii
Follow That Dream

Songs (really too many to mention, but I especially like the earlier stuff):

Don't Be Cruel
Wear My Ring (around your neck)
Stuck On You
I Got Stung
Lonesome Cowboy
Teddy Bear
Fame & Fortune
Little Sister
Paralyzed
All Shook Up
Trouble
Treat Me Nice
Baby, I Don't Care
Follow That Dream
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: Laura on August 19, 2013, 07:42:33 AM
In an hour I must shower and dress and corral Mikey the cat into his carrier for his trip to the vet for annual vaccinations.

Good luck with that.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 19, 2013, 07:50:09 AM
In an hour I must shower and dress and corral Mikey the cat into his carrier for his trip to the vet for annual vaccinations.

Good luck with that.

Thank you, DR Laura. 

Mission accomplished.  His one weakness has been his teeth, and he needs two more extractions which will be done next week.
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: ChasSmith on August 19, 2013, 08:01:19 AM
TOD:

IT HAPPENED AT THE WORLD'S FAIR...only because I'm in it.

 ::)


Oy!  (Yes, another Oy!  And why not, I ask you?  Why the hell not?)

So now I suppose we're going to have to examine every frame for the photographic evidence?   :)
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: Jrand74 on August 19, 2013, 08:20:58 AM
Elvis songs.....well...all but the religious stuff which was over produced and over the top vocally...MOST OF THE TIME.....

I also forgot LOVING YOU which contained a LOT of his early music and some great color and a sweet performance by Lizbeth Scott....
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 19, 2013, 08:21:47 AM
I have found DR DRUXY in IT HAPPENED AT THE WORLD'S FAIR....it is not difficult to see him....  He learned the extra's secret....always stand near the STAR.
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Post by: John G. on August 19, 2013, 08:36:16 AM
I have found DR DRUXY in IT HAPPENED AT THE WORLD'S FAIR....it is not difficult to see him....  He learned the extra's secret....always stand near the STAR.

I did that in a horse flick called "Sylvester," starring Richard Farnsworth. Too bad the movie bombed.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 19, 2013, 08:48:36 AM
Thank you, DR Jrand62.  I'll be checking out WORLD'S FAIR.
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Post by: Matthew on August 19, 2013, 09:48:38 AM
Hi everyone.  Summer is coming to an end, and what a crazy summer it has been. 

On that note, I'm here again.
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Post by: John G. on August 19, 2013, 09:55:59 AM
Hi everyone.  Summer is coming to an end, and what a crazy summer it has been. 

On that note, I'm here again.
Welcome back. You've been missed.
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Post by: Ginny on August 19, 2013, 09:59:05 AM
Monday afternoon greetings!  Richard and I both slept late this morning, making up for all the sleep we lost last week.  He has made his 2 follow-up doctor's appointments and I'm getting my AAUW act back together.
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: bk on August 19, 2013, 10:06:15 AM
I'm up after a terrible nigh's sleep.  Finally fell asleep at one-thirty but woke up an hour later, fell back asleep around four-thirty and slept on and off until nine.
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Post by: bk on August 19, 2013, 10:07:18 AM
I remember buying the 45 of Heartbreak Hotel at Daylight Market back when it came out.  I had most of those early 45s and EPs and liked them quite a bit. 
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Post by: John G. on August 19, 2013, 10:07:05 AM
Page 3!
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Post by: Druxy on August 19, 2013, 10:09:19 AM
DR Druxy,
How interesting that you were in "It Happened at the World's Fair".  What part did you play?

I was an extra...my first "professional" job.  I got paid $10 + a box lunch.

I am very visible (twice) in the scene where little Kurt Russell kicks Elvis in the shins. 
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Post by: Druxy on August 19, 2013, 10:12:55 AM
TOD:

IT HAPPENED AT THE WORLD'S FAIR...only because I'm in it.

 ::)


Oy!  (Yes, another Oy!  And why not, I ask you?  Why the hell not?)

So now I suppose we're going to have to examine every frame for the photographic evidence?   :)

No need.  If you get a copy of my 2nd memoir (LIFE, LIBERTY & THE PURSUIT OF HOLLYWOOD), which will be out in October or November, there is a photo of the scene with Elvis, Kurt and me.
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: George on August 19, 2013, 10:45:21 AM
My, DR George, what a big BRAIN you have!         :)

Why, thank you, David! ;)
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: bk on August 19, 2013, 10:57:59 AM
I think I'll go have a bite to eat in a little while, then jog after the work session - I'm too zonked right now to do anything strenuous.
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Post by: bk on August 19, 2013, 10:58:19 AM
Is this here site behaving slowly for anyone else?
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Post by: bk on August 19, 2013, 10:58:36 AM
That one went through quick so maybe it was a hiccup.
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Post by: George on August 19, 2013, 11:03:10 AM
Is this here site behaving slowly for anyone else?

I haven't had any trouble...so far.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 19, 2013, 11:19:50 AM
No trouble for me.....
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 19, 2013, 11:20:05 AM
Received a lovely card from Dublin today.
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Post by: singdaw on August 19, 2013, 11:28:41 AM
No trouble for me.....


With a capital T and that rhymes with P and that stands for pool!
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 19, 2013, 11:47:16 AM
Photographic evidence of DR DRUXY co-starring with Elvis & Kurt Russell in IT HAPPENED AT THE WORLD'S FAIR.....happens at about 46 minutes into the movie.

Second from left in first photo....far right in the second photo.  Looks like the same camera setup both times.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/PutnamPlayhouse/Druxyonfilm_zps1d3e4115.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/PutnamPlayhouse/media/Druxyonfilm_zps1d3e4115.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/PutnamPlayhouse/Druxy2_zpscaec471a.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/PutnamPlayhouse/media/Druxy2_zpscaec471a.jpg.html)
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 19, 2013, 11:47:51 AM
Yes it does DR SINGDAW.
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Post by: Ginny on August 19, 2013, 11:48:36 AM
Received a lovely card from Dublin today.

As DR Elmore would say, "Moi aussi!"
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: singdaw on August 19, 2013, 11:49:44 AM
Apparently DR JRand62 left out the second rule of extras.


Stand close to the star, but also WEAR A BRIGHT RED SHIRT.        ;D
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 19, 2013, 11:50:08 AM
LOL DR GINNY
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 19, 2013, 11:51:12 AM
DR DRUXY has some great hair going on there, too!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2013, 12:11:07 PM
FWIW, I did not receive a card from Dublin today.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 19, 2013, 12:15:47 PM
FWIW, I did not receive a card from Dublin today.

Neither did I.

Must have been some catastrophic sorting error at the U.S. Postal Service.
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: Jrand74 on August 19, 2013, 12:17:16 PM
Obviously a USPS error.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on August 19, 2013, 12:18:51 PM
And the word of the day is: OD!

And The Song Of The Day Is: THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC

(Small Pipe To Put This In)
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Post by: George on August 19, 2013, 12:30:09 PM
Yikes!  I'm at work and I need to check an order that I placed (for work) on Amazon.com and it doesn't seem to be working.  For the last several minutes, I've been getting the message:

Quote
Oops!
We're very sorry, but we're having trouble doing what you just asked us to do.
Please give us another chance--click the Back button on your browser and try
your request again. Or start from the beginning on our homepage (http://www.amazon.com/).

Is anyone else having any trouble with Amazon.com?
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: Matthew on August 19, 2013, 12:32:37 PM
Nothing to report.  School starts in a week, In the Heights is going great.  DD is happy.  Been play ketchup with life the last week or so, trying to exercise again as much as possible.  Also trying to really begin "anew" with new habits, etc.  So far, that's the most difficult
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 19, 2013, 12:33:37 PM
Yikes!  I'm at work and I need to check an order that I placed (for work) on Amazon.com and it doesn't seem to be working.  For the last several minutes, I've been getting the message:

Quote
Oops!
We're very sorry, but we're having trouble doing what you just asked us to do.
Please give us another chance--click the Back button on your browser and try
your request again. Or start from the beginning on our homepage (http://www.amazon.com/).

Is anyone else having any trouble with Amazon.com?

Yep.  But it's back now.
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Post by: John G. on August 19, 2013, 12:34:11 PM
Nothing to report.  School starts in a week, In the Heights is going great.  DD is happy.  Been play ketchup with life the last week or so, trying to exercise again as much as possible.  Also trying to really begin "anew" with new habits, etc.  So far, that's the most difficult


I hear ya on the exercise front.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 19, 2013, 12:36:54 PM
Nothing to report.  School starts in a week, In the Heights is going great.  DD is happy.  Been play ketchup with life the last week or so, trying to exercise again as much as possible.  Also trying to really begin "anew" with new habits, etc.  So far, that's the most difficult


I hear ya on the exercise front.

Yep.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 19, 2013, 12:38:31 PM
Amazon "Funniest Reviews":  http://goo.gl/ONxE8S
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Post by: Kate on August 19, 2013, 12:46:12 PM
DR Druxy,

I saw the pics of you in the movie with Elvis.  AWESOME!  It must have been exciting to stand so close to Elvis!

Did you get to talk to him?

By the way DR Druxy you looked quite handsome!

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Post by: Kate on August 19, 2013, 12:48:24 PM
DR Druxy,

The next time  Elvis's movie is shown, I will be looking for you for sure!
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Post by: Kate on August 19, 2013, 12:48:49 PM
DR BK,
Have you ever met Elvis?
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Post by: George on August 19, 2013, 12:50:31 PM
Yikes!  I'm at work and I need to check an order that I placed (for work) on Amazon.com and it doesn't seem to be working.  For the last several minutes, I've been getting the message:

Quote
Oops!
We're very sorry, but we're having trouble doing what you just asked us to do.
Please give us another chance--click the Back button on your browser and try
your request again. Or start from the beginning on our homepage (http://www.amazon.com/).

Is anyone else having any trouble with Amazon.com?

Yep.  But it's back now.

Thanks.  That was just weird.
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Post by: bk on August 19, 2013, 12:57:04 PM
Never met Elvis.
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Post by: bk on August 19, 2013, 12:57:21 PM
Back from some chicken tenders and awaiting the arrival of Boswell.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 19, 2013, 01:34:42 PM
Sometimes that happens to me at AMAZON, DR GEORGE.....  And then it's fine.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 19, 2013, 02:09:57 PM
We got back to the Club around 7:00, and seven of us staying here and our Lord Henry, John Molloy, went out for dinner and drinks. Jason and Kim had Rob Berman in tears from laughing so much. They seem to be on a mission to upstage each other on the mikes, and it's all quite funny. Today we finished up our tenor Eamonn and trio of couturier ladies - Mary, Aine, and Chrissy - and tomorrow morning is John Molloy's last session. My heart breaks saying goodbye to each of them.

So, this morning, we got all of the various "Touch of Your Hand" numbers in the score: the performance duet, the ladies' trio, and Sidonie's reprise. Jason and Kim did their duet "Something Had To Happen" and we finally read down the Exit Music to check it for errors.

In the afternoon session we got the Act One and Act Two Finales, some underscoring, and the big Wardrobe Scene where the exiled Russian princess Stephanie is decked out in her mother's royal finery to land the leading man at the Cafe Russe. Russell Bennett quotes Russian music right and left, ending with the national anthem, ending in the Russian national anthem. It's a great Cinderella moment. We also recorded the two songs in the score that are so poor they were cut to shreds before the Broadway Opening. We're giving them complete to the public.

Now, to the postcards. I only sent a few to friends whose address is on this laptop, and I make apologies to any of you who did not get one. I simply didn't have your address with me.
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: bk on August 19, 2013, 02:14:03 PM
Just letting everyone know, we're updating the board software today (this will happen from time to time) - if something doesn't go right we may be down for a few minutes, but if all goes according to Hoyle we shouldn't be down at all.  Also, my nervousness about it is that our settings and preferences may change, but if that happens our web host has made a complete backup of the board as it is right now, so they'd be able to immediately go in and get everything back the way it was.
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: Druxy on August 19, 2013, 02:23:33 PM
Photographic evidence of DR DRUXY co-starring with Elvis & Kurt Russell in IT HAPPENED AT THE WORLD'S FAIR.....happens at about 46 minutes into the movie.

Second from left in first photo....far right in the second photo.  Looks like the same camera setup both times.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/PutnamPlayhouse/Druxyonfilm_zps1d3e4115.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/PutnamPlayhouse/media/Druxyonfilm_zps1d3e4115.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/PutnamPlayhouse/Druxy2_zpscaec471a.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/PutnamPlayhouse/media/Druxy2_zpscaec471a.jpg.html)

I wish I looked that good today.

BTW: In the bottom picture; the guy with the glasses on the extreme left (facing me)....I didn't know him then, but about a year later, I cast him as "Brick" when I directed a local production of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF.
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: Druxy on August 19, 2013, 02:26:56 PM
DR Druxy,

I saw the pics of you in the movie with Elvis.  AWESOME!  It must have been exciting to stand so close to Elvis!

Did you get to talk to him?

By the way DR Druxy you looked quite handsome!



Yes, I did chat with him for a couple of minutes.  Then, Colonel Parker told the A.D. to tell me that I wasn't supposed to talk to Elvis.

 :'(
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: John G. on August 19, 2013, 02:38:58 PM
Well, Col. Parker can't take that away from you.
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: bk on August 19, 2013, 02:45:27 PM
Had a short, fun, and effortless work session with John Boswell - the best.
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: bk on August 19, 2013, 03:37:14 PM
Really?  No posts in an hour?  Really?  Page four?  Really?
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: bk on August 19, 2013, 03:38:00 PM
Finished two-thirds of the new set of liner notes.  I still have about four paragraphs to go but at least they're pretty far along and I can get them finished tonight and then do the next set tomorrow.
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: KevinH on August 19, 2013, 03:46:27 PM
Good evening!
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Post by: KevinH on August 19, 2013, 03:49:19 PM
TOD:  I'm afraid I'm not much of an Elvis fan.  As a matter of fact, I don't think I've seen one of his movies.
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Post by: KevinH on August 19, 2013, 03:51:13 PM
DR elmore--I'm glad you're having such a good time! 
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: ChasSmith on August 19, 2013, 04:07:10 PM
The truth can now be told:  DR Druxy has crossed from right to left, and back again, on my plasma.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 19, 2013, 04:10:39 PM
And the movie looks pretty good.  I'm afraid I don't know Seattle, never got that far up the coast, but it must be invaluable for people who know it and especially those who were there in the early '60s.
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: ChasSmith on August 19, 2013, 04:14:22 PM
I need to watch something good.  I don't quite feel like an Elvis movie tonight, so what shall it be? 

Oh!  THE DISAPPEARANCE.  Which I never saw, so I think that's the ticket for tonight.  Yes indeed.
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: singdaw on August 19, 2013, 04:59:42 PM
I need to watch something good.


I'm sure DR MBarnum can come up with a suggestion.
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: singdaw on August 19, 2013, 05:00:52 PM
Am sad tonight. The DH leaves permanently for Minnesota tomorrow morning.


When I shall follow is yet to be determined. Sometime between now and the end of April.
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: Jrand74 on August 19, 2013, 05:06:44 PM
Vibes for DR SINGDAW.....
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Post by: Ben on August 19, 2013, 05:13:06 PM
Wow, that's a long time. You have a phone and do you have Skype?

Good thoughts to you!
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 19, 2013, 05:20:26 PM
(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/96b72e17-5d1e-4c30-82a7-b636f1a82063_zps04250ef7.jpg)

DN's David and Jon.   As you can see they may be twins, but definitely have their differences :)
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: Cillaliz on August 19, 2013, 05:24:58 PM
(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/Samdondash_zpsa510c6ad.jpg)

DR Samantha with Don and Dash.  This was on Dash's first birthday
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: singdaw on August 19, 2013, 05:25:04 PM
Thanks, DRs Jrand62 and Ben.


Have not explored Skype before, but will be doing so posthaste!     :)
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: Druxy on August 19, 2013, 05:26:02 PM
The truth can now be told:  DR Druxy has crossed from right to left, and back again, on my plasma.

I wonder if the film's editor ever caught that.

 :D
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: Cillaliz on August 19, 2013, 05:26:11 PM
My name has nothing to do with Elvis
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: Druxy on August 19, 2013, 05:27:04 PM
But, then, who ever looks at the extras...except the extras.

 :D :D :D
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: George on August 19, 2013, 05:55:32 PM
Well, since we're so close...
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Post by: George on August 19, 2013, 05:55:53 PM
5
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: George on August 19, 2013, 05:56:50 PM
Am sad tonight. The DH leaves permanently for Minnesota tomorrow morning.


When I shall follow is yet to be determined. Sometime between now and the end of April.

~~~Vibes of Comfort and Communications for DR Singdaw!!~~~
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: KevinH on August 19, 2013, 06:00:50 PM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/barbrarians_zps96d73690.jpg)

Is that Kevin H standing next to Barbra???



I wish! (Not really ----that crowd was crazy!)
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: bk on August 19, 2013, 06:18:37 PM
Back from a three-mile jog.  Packaging approved on our next release (presuming the master is fine).  Also did an interview with an author writing a book on Cy Coleman.
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: George on August 19, 2013, 06:28:43 PM
Well, I'm off.  I first have to get something to eat, then I'll have rehearsal, then I have to feed my sister's cats and then I have to feed her boyfriend's cat...THEN I get to go home.  And that is what the rest of my week will look like. :P
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Post by: George on August 19, 2013, 06:28:54 PM
Until later!
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Post by: John G. on August 19, 2013, 06:38:11 PM
Any idea when that Cy Coleman book will be ready?
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2013, 07:02:28 PM
Am sad tonight. The DH leaves permanently for Minnesota tomorrow morning.


When I shall follow is yet to be determined. Sometime between now and the end of April.

(((Singdaw)))
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2013, 07:04:46 PM
Well, I'm off.  I first have to get something to eat, then I'll have rehearsal, then I have to feed my sister's cats and then I have to feed her boyfriend's cat...THEN I get to go home.  And that is what the rest of my week will look like. :P

 I read that as having to feed the cat's boyfriend
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2013, 07:05:13 PM
Thank you Laura for the kind words!!
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2013, 07:05:26 PM
Tommy - sorry nothing yet
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2013, 07:05:55 PM
Contiuned vibes for Richard
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2013, 07:07:04 PM
SingSong it is hard but absence makes the heart grow fonder etc etc   

Are you selling a house or are you in a rental arrangement now?
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2013, 07:07:48 PM
And  before you go we MUST  have a HHW get together
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2013, 07:08:21 PM
Happy Belated birthday to George's Dad
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2013, 07:08:39 PM
Happy belated birthday to Jon and bro
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 19, 2013, 07:18:35 PM
Happy belated birthday to Jon and bro

Thanks Vixmom.  Thought it may be fun for those who met Jon and/or Sam to see recent photos. 
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 19, 2013, 07:19:49 PM
Well, I am here to tell you (even though BK has already done it) that THE DISAPPEARANCE is one incredible film.  Even for the amazing 1970s, I can hardly believe it got made, it's so unusual and -- yes, very moodily moody.  But it then proceeded to get well mutilated, so we are extremely fortunate to have it (and Mr. Cooper) with us now.

I'm ashamed to say I've lived in these here parts for 24 years and haven't yet crossed the border to visit Montreal (hi, DR Jennifer - and DR Mike, I believe?) and the surrounding area in Quebec.  This must be rectified.  The vistas in this movie are very special, almost mid-winter Scandinavian in look and feel, and because nothing takes place in the city, it's a presence "over there" that belies the stark coldness of where most of the action takes place.  I just spent a few minutes on Bing Maps looking at the "Birds Eye" views of that apartment complex and the surrounding area.  Amazing stuff.

But what a movie.  This is one of those you have to experience the first time knowing nothing, and then you find out that subsequent viewings are going to be extremely rewarding.

I feel like I should know more of Stuart Cooper's stuff, but I apparently don't.  Love the all-too-brief interview.  And nice setting, BK!
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: John G. on August 19, 2013, 07:21:26 PM
Vibes for Singdaw. I hope plenty of visits are planned.
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: Cillaliz on August 19, 2013, 07:21:09 PM
I really need to check in more often.  DR Ginny, I just finally caught up enough to read about Richard and his stents. Vibes that his recovery continues smoothly
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: Cillaliz on August 19, 2013, 07:22:32 PM
DR Singdaw, be thankful that there is Skype and facetime and all those apps so you can actually see each other and communicate.  Hopefully the time apart will pass quickly
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2013, 07:24:38 PM
Happy belated birthday to Jon and bro

Thanks Vixmom.  Thought it may be fun for those who met Jon and/or Sam to see recent photos. 
absolutely!  I wish they woudl stop by again 
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Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2013, 07:24:57 PM
I need to nag the Vixter into another visit
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: bk on August 19, 2013, 07:42:26 PM
I think the author is at least a year away on the Coleman book.
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: bk on August 19, 2013, 07:43:56 PM
Sandy mixes are on Dropbox - can't share any of those as the levels are very low for the mastering guy so he can do his thing.  But I did get one song to post in the notes at a normal volume level so stay tuned.  Sandy has heard them and tells me she's absolutely thrilled with them and they way she sounds.
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: bk on August 19, 2013, 07:44:43 PM
Finished the second set of liner notes, the notes themselves have been approved and are now to the designer, and so later I'll probably start the third of the four sets I'm trying to get done.
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2013, 08:05:00 PM
looking forward to hearing Sandy
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Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2013, 08:07:54 PM
TOD  I was never much of an Elvis fan - I think the only movie I ever saw of his was Change of Habit
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2013, 08:13:50 PM
that being said  there were a couple of hos songs I always liked

 Can't Help falling in Love
Are You Lonesome Tonight

come immediately to mind
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2013, 08:14:09 PM
so tired  bedtime methinks
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Post by: bk on August 19, 2013, 08:34:44 PM
Page five?
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Post by: bk on August 19, 2013, 08:34:50 PM
Page six?
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: ChasSmith on August 19, 2013, 08:36:06 PM
Get your kicks on page six.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 19, 2013, 09:01:20 PM
Good Lord.

And good luck!
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Post by: ryacko on August 19, 2013, 09:03:03 PM
Good Lord.

And good luck!

Thanks!
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: TCB on August 19, 2013, 09:35:02 PM
Am sad tonight. The DH leaves permanently for Minnesota tomorrow morning.


When I shall follow is yet to be determined. Sometime between now and the end of April.


Big hugs for you, David!
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: TCB on August 19, 2013, 09:51:42 PM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/barbrarians_zps96d73690.jpg)

Is that Kevin H standing next to Barbra???



I wish! (Not really ----that crowd was crazy!)


And Mr. Barbra Streisand is on the rerun of CASTLE.
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Post by: Sam on August 19, 2013, 09:54:54 PM
 :)
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Post by: Sam on August 19, 2013, 09:55:28 PM
The day goes so quickly.

Good night everyone.

Sweet dreams.

 ;)
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Post by: TCB on August 19, 2013, 09:54:54 PM
Tommy - sorry nothing yet


I can't believe this.  I have never had any problem before.
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Post by: Sam on August 19, 2013, 09:55:42 PM
 :)
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Post by: John G. on August 19, 2013, 10:05:33 PM
Good night, all.
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: TCB on August 19, 2013, 10:15:19 PM
Sandy mixes are on Dropbox - can't share any of those as the levels are very low for the mastering guy so he can do his thing.  But I did get one song to post in the notes at a normal volume level so stay tuned.  Sandy has heard them and tells me she's absolutely thrilled with them and they way she sounds.

The thing that made Sandy's first CD so incredible was the sheer joy you could hear in every note she sang.  I adore her voice.
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: TCB on August 19, 2013, 10:20:49 PM
T.O.D.


FOLLOW THAT DREAM
BLUE HAWAII
VIVA LAS VEGAS
CHANGE OF HABIT( or Halibut as I originally typed)
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: TCB on August 19, 2013, 10:21:16 PM
Page five?


No
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Post by: TCB on August 19, 2013, 10:27:10 PM
This has been such a strange summer, weather-wise.  I think they said that today was something like the 43 day with temperatures of 80 or above.  Can you say, "Global Warming?"
Title: Re: THE FINAL FINESSE
Post by: TCB on August 19, 2013, 10:29:19 PM
Continued vibes to DH Richard!
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Post by: TCB on August 19, 2013, 10:29:53 PM
It was great to have Matthew back today.
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Post by: TCB on August 19, 2013, 10:34:56 PM



G'night!