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Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on August 20, 2013, 12:12:34 AM

Title: SIMPLY
Post by: bk on August 20, 2013, 12:12:34 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were written simply, and now it is time for you to post until the simple cows come home.
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: bk on August 20, 2013, 12:13:43 AM
And the word of the day is: PSALTERY!
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Post by: bk on August 20, 2013, 12:23:24 AM
Get me off this damn page.
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Post by: singdaw on August 20, 2013, 01:49:22 AM
bk, "Simply" is simply gorgeous! And Lanny's orchestration is beautiful. Congratulations.
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Post by: singdaw on August 20, 2013, 01:49:58 AM
Now I think bk should write a song entitled "Change of Halibut."


What is it, fish?
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Post by: singdaw on August 20, 2013, 01:50:45 AM
Thank you to DRs George, Vixmom, John G., Cillaliz, and TCB.


This too shall pass.

 :)
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 20, 2013, 01:50:58 AM
Good morning, all!

"Simply" is simply lovely, and it makes me anxious to hear more of the album. It's really lovely, and Lanny is so good at his craft; I've always loved working with him or hanging out with him.

Day Three of recording ROBERTA today, and (knock on wood) we are still on schedule. I have to say goodbye today to my beloved Annalene, and I know I'll cry; I dearly love her. Both she and John Molloy have little bits to finish; she's got "Lovely To Look At" and a couple of high B-flats to sing, and she's back to London. John is going off to an opera, L'Elisir D'Amore in Belfast. That leaves Jason, Kim, and PAtrick for tomorrow's sessions.

I've got a wheelchair waiting for me on Thursday at the Dublin airport, so that takes a great deal of the travel stress off my mind. The leg is sporadic in its painful outbursts, sometimes when I am walking but more often when I'm simply standing still. It doesn't like walking long distances, and sometimes the cane is no help at all.

So, I am off to the Helix. I wish you all a really good day!
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: George on August 20, 2013, 01:54:30 AM
Have another great day of recording, Larry!!

~~~Continued Leg-Get-Better Vibes!!~~~
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: George on August 20, 2013, 01:54:52 AM
And now, to bed...perchance to actually sleep.

8)
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Post by: George on August 20, 2013, 01:57:14 AM
But before I go...yesterday, Vixmom wrote (http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?topic=3708.msg902781#msg902781):

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Happy Belated birthday to George's Dad

Thanks, Vixmom, except Sunday was just the familial celebration because my sister and niece were going to be out of town.  Actually, TODAY is my dad's 75th birthday, so you're not late.  You were early! :D
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: George on August 20, 2013, 01:57:54 AM
And now, I'm off to bed. :)
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Post by: singdaw on August 20, 2013, 02:02:27 AM
A very Happy Birthday to DR George's father!       :)
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Post by: singdaw on August 20, 2013, 02:03:41 AM
Continued ~ ~ ~ RECORDING VIBES ~ ~ ~ to DR elmore3003! So relieved that you will have that wheelchair at the airport on Thursday.
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Post by: singdaw on August 20, 2013, 02:04:16 AM
And continued ~ ~ ~ VIBES OF RECOVERY ~ ~ ~ for DH Richard!
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Post by: singdaw on August 20, 2013, 03:31:10 AM
bk - it looks like the Max Preeo interview cuts off midway through...  just thought you should know.
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: Ben on August 20, 2013, 03:47:37 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: Ben on August 20, 2013, 03:48:31 AM
Larry, I'm glad to hear you've already arranged for a wheelchair. Glad to hear, also that things are going well in the studio. We look forward to your return.
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: ChasSmith on August 20, 2013, 04:39:08 AM
Good morning, all.

Coffee.

Banana.
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: ChasSmith on August 20, 2013, 04:45:09 AM
A beautiful song.  Maybe I'll play it on The Big Speakers later for a somewhat better preview, since the sound on this laptop is so horrible.  (Which is kind of amusing, since it was actually an advertised feature.  Oy!)
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: Michael on August 20, 2013, 04:52:40 AM
good morning to all
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 20, 2013, 04:53:05 AM
I was on the fence about ordering SEXY BEAST, not knowing anything about it except that it was only from the turn of the millennium -- but on reading the notes and checking back on a few other comments, I've decided to go for it.
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: Michael on August 20, 2013, 04:53:24 AM
DR Larry

Glad to hear things are moving along with the recording sessions.
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: Michael on August 20, 2013, 04:54:08 AM
DR LARRY

Have you arrange for a chair in New York as well?
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: Michael on August 20, 2013, 04:56:38 AM
BK

Very nice song and the orchestrations are perfect.
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: singdaw on August 20, 2013, 05:10:32 AM
If you're really in a hurry - how to tie your shoes, super-fast:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=gbaHxsilsKI#at=33 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=gbaHxsilsKI#at=33)
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: FJL on August 20, 2013, 05:13:54 AM
Vibes to Larry's success.
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Post by: FJL on August 20, 2013, 05:14:16 AM
Birthday wishes to George's dad
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 20, 2013, 05:15:46 AM
50 Reasons Bacon Is Better Than Kevin Bacon
http://www.buzzfeed.com/awesomer/50-reasons-bacon-is-better-than-kevin-bacon
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: FJL on August 20, 2013, 05:16:29 AM
singdaw, sending our wishes for a smooth move (and everything surrounding it)
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Post by: FJL on August 20, 2013, 05:17:20 AM
Was I a day behind on the notes?  I must go remedy that.
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: FJL on August 20, 2013, 05:18:21 AM
We got our David Raksin - Otto Preminger et al  CD
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Post by: FJL on August 20, 2013, 05:18:36 AM
That's our page 2 news.
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Post by: Sam on August 20, 2013, 05:23:38 AM
 :)
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Post by: Sam on August 20, 2013, 05:24:07 AM
Good morning.

Mega vibes everyone.

 :)
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: Sam on August 20, 2013, 05:25:51 AM
"Simply" is beautiful.

 :)
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Post by: singdaw on August 20, 2013, 05:34:14 AM
Thanks so much, DR FJL!!
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Post by: Kerry on August 20, 2013, 05:36:02 AM
Lovely song!
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 20, 2013, 05:36:35 AM
I love "Simply" and can't wait for the CD!!!
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: Jrand74 on August 20, 2013, 05:36:56 AM
I don't think there was a TOD in the notes....but I may have missed it....
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: Jrand74 on August 20, 2013, 05:37:34 AM
Today Precious goes to a new groomer.....and the car gets an oil change.....so we shall see what we shall see.....
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: ChasSmith on August 20, 2013, 05:49:46 AM
Today Precious goes to a new groomer.....and the car gets an oil change.....so we shall see what we shall see.....

Don't get the two errands mixed up, DR Jrand62.
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: ChasSmith on August 20, 2013, 05:50:39 AM
TOD:
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 20, 2013, 07:11:08 AM
Late last night -- (this is the first post in an hour and twenty minutes?) -- I put in 84 CHARING CROSS ROAD, and it certainly is lovely.  I knew I wouldn't last, but I got through half of it and I'll finish it today.
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: ChasSmith on August 20, 2013, 07:13:48 AM
And then I must reread the book.  Which is an all-too-short but blissful read.
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: Charles Pogue on August 20, 2013, 07:15:46 AM
Great song, BK!
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: John G. on August 20, 2013, 07:26:18 AM
Good morning, all.

Leg and tape vibes for Elmore.

Hump Day vibes for all.
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: John G. on August 20, 2013, 07:26:47 AM
Add my simple support to the chorus of "Simply" lovers.
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: Jrand74 on August 20, 2013, 07:35:30 AM
Yes continued Irish vibes to DR ELMORE.
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: Jrand74 on August 20, 2013, 07:36:05 AM
Car is groomed and oil is being changed in the dog.....no wait.....switch the nouns.....  :D
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: Ginny on August 20, 2013, 08:13:58 AM
Tuesday morning greetings!  I presided over my second Middletown AAUW board meeting last night at my very own dining room table.  Richard and I watched some TV after the ladies left and I crashed.  We are having a quiet morning, but need to go out and about this afternoon.

Thank you for all the vibes - he's doing great!
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: John G. on August 20, 2013, 08:31:38 AM
Tuesday morning greetings!  I presided over my second Middletown AAUW board meeting last night at my very own dining room table.  Richard and I watched some TV after the ladies left and I crashed.  We are having a quiet morning, but need to go out and about this afternoon.

Thank you for all the vibes - he's doing great!
Great to hear that.
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: Ginny on August 20, 2013, 08:34:31 AM
I simply love "Simply."
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Post by: bk on August 20, 2013, 09:27:02 AM
I'm up, I'm up, thanks to a telephonic call from the fellow who runs the Kander and Ebb publishing.  According to him Mr. Kander is very excited we're going ahead with And the World Goes Round and wants to chat this week about casting, just to throw some ideas into the ring.
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: bk on August 20, 2013, 09:27:20 AM
So pleased people like Simply. 
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Post by: bk on August 20, 2013, 09:27:37 AM
I think I got eight hours of sleep.
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: Matthew on August 20, 2013, 09:42:03 AM
I just loved "Simply".  Then again, bk writes in a style that I instantly take to.  While I realize that an orchestration can sometimes make or break a song (or a show for that matter) bk's songs are great with just a piano.  I don't know what it is, but the lyrics and the music always grab me. 
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: Matthew on August 20, 2013, 09:42:19 AM
And on that note, I think I'm off for a bit.  But will return
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Post by: John G. on August 20, 2013, 09:51:53 AM
BK, when you're talking with Kander, get the rights to record his new show, "The Landing," too.
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: John G. on August 20, 2013, 09:52:07 AM
Just sayin'.
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Post by: John G. on August 20, 2013, 09:52:52 AM
I think I posted something about Hump Day earlier. It just realized today is Tuesday. Oy.
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: John G. on August 20, 2013, 09:54:01 AM
Three Calendar Dance:

(http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2010/326/5/7/2011_fine_art_dance_calendar_by_ryoung-d33cvia.jpg)
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: ChasSmith on August 20, 2013, 09:57:57 AM
We need some SHOCK TREATMENT to get things moving here.

Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: Ginny on August 20, 2013, 10:00:18 AM
Just did a 30-minute basement walk - haven't done that in a long time.  I'm listening to Diane Keaton read her memoir Then Again.
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Post by: John G. on August 20, 2013, 10:10:14 AM
ChasSmith, weren't you looking for a DVD of "The Loved One" recently? Warner Archives announced today that it will be releasing it.
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: Kate on August 20, 2013, 10:41:15 AM
DR Druxy,

That must have been exciting to have talked to Elvis.  What was he like?  And by the way what was the Colonial's problem?
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: Kate on August 20, 2013, 10:45:26 AM
DR Singdaw,

Don't worry, the months will fly by and you'll soon see your DH again.

Moving is very hard, but also very exciting!
Remember, your HHW friends will keep you company!
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: ChasSmith on August 20, 2013, 10:48:07 AM
Thank you, DR John G.!  Just got the email -- that's great news!
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on August 20, 2013, 10:59:53 AM
And the word of the day is: PSALTERY!

And The Song Of The Day:  THE THIRD MAN THEME
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: ryacko on August 20, 2013, 11:01:09 AM
Good morning, all!

Beautiful song, BK, all around. So glad everyone is taking to it.
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Post by: Kate on August 20, 2013, 11:04:59 AM
DR ChasSmith,

Did you ever see Shock Treatment?  Is it any good.  Must be if Lauren Bacall is in it!
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 20, 2013, 11:14:19 AM
more Shock Treatment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuNRopIJRgo
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Post by: singdaw on August 20, 2013, 11:21:06 AM
Thank you very much, DR Kate!       :-*
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 20, 2013, 11:32:23 AM
DR ChasSmith,

Did you ever see Shock Treatment?  Is it any good.  Must be if Lauren Bacall is in it!

I saw it when it came out in 1964, but I'm afraid I had no appreciation for Bacall at the time.  I'd read the movie tie-in paperback, and it was the kind of thriller I ran to in those days, and can appreciate all the more now.

BTW, it's easy to conflate the title with SHOCK CORRIDOR -- and as I recall, the basic premise is somewhat similar.  Maybe less wacky.

I've been wanting to see it again for years, but it's one of those that seems to have fallen into a black hole.  It's never been released to home video, and I have no idea whether any TV channel ever shows it, but I've never caught sight of it.  I did recently get the soundtrack CD (score is by Jerry Goldsmith, and it's mouth-watering).
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: elmore3003 on August 20, 2013, 11:37:34 AM
I am back from Day Three of recording.  In thirty minutes I meet my Dublin production team for dinner. This was a tense day, with a bit of fur flying over getting through everything needed today. We've cut the instrumental portion of "Lovely To Look At" and I don't know - or care much, actually - if we get to that because Annalene's vocal is so lovely. It did get very tense in the second session about finishing, and it got tense on the same issue with EILEEN and DEAREST ENEMY and we got it all, but it was an uneasy afternoon.

Tomorrow we finish and it will be great.

So, I don't know about the NYC wheelchair, but I will most definitely check on that at the airport on Thursday morning. I'm off to dinner.
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: George on August 20, 2013, 11:45:05 AM
A very Happy Birthday to DR George's father!       :)

Thanks...and my dad thanks you! :D
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Post by: George on August 20, 2013, 11:45:47 AM
Larry, I'm glad to hear you've already arranged for a wheelchair. Glad to hear, also that things are going well in the studio. We look forward to your return.

Ditto, Ditto and Ditto!!
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: ChasSmith on August 20, 2013, 11:48:21 AM
Hang In There VIBES to DR ELMORE!
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Post by: George on August 20, 2013, 11:49:39 AM
Birthday wishes to George's dad

Thanks, Fred!
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Post by: George on August 20, 2013, 11:50:14 AM
50 Reasons Bacon Is Better Than Kevin Bacon
http://www.buzzfeed.com/awesomer/50-reasons-bacon-is-better-than-kevin-bacon (http://www.buzzfeed.com/awesomer/50-reasons-bacon-is-better-than-kevin-bacon)

Oh, my! :o
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: George on August 20, 2013, 11:51:03 AM
We got our David Raksin - Otto Preminger et al  CD


"Preminger At Fox" arrived in Tumwater, also!
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: George on August 20, 2013, 11:51:34 AM
I love "Simply" and can't wait for the CD!!!

Ditto and Ditto!!
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Post by: Matthew on August 20, 2013, 11:57:44 AM
I've discovered how to scan using the copy machine in the rectory at the church.  This is a good thing.
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: bk on August 20, 2013, 12:00:21 PM
Busy little morning and suddenly it's afternoon.  Had a long telephonic conversation with a composer of an upcoming Kritzerland release, created invoices for The Miracle Worker, which is shipping in the morning, went over our stock, which has several titles that are about to sell out.
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: George on August 20, 2013, 12:26:41 PM
I'm up, I'm up, thanks to a telephonic call from the fellow who runs the Kander and Ebb publishing.  According to him Mr. Kander is very excited we're going ahead with And the World Goes Round and wants to chat this week about casting, just to throw some ideas into the ring.

This is exciting! 
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: George on August 20, 2013, 12:29:02 PM
I just loved "Simply".  Then again, bk writes in a style that I instantly take to.  While I realize that an orchestration can sometimes make or break a song (or a show for that matter) bk's songs are great with just a piano.  I don't know what it is, but the lyrics and the music always grab me.

BK, I really think you should publish a songbook.  I hope that you consider it. :)
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Post by: bk on August 20, 2013, 12:35:34 PM
Songbook would be a LOT of work, but I have been thinking about it lately.
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Post by: singdaw on August 20, 2013, 12:41:07 PM
This would be fantastic.


Great idea, DR George.      :)



Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: Jrand74 on August 20, 2013, 12:41:23 PM
Happy Birthday to the father of DR GEORGE.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 20, 2013, 12:41:59 PM
Continued recording vibes for DR ELMORE.....that was QUICK!
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Post by: singdaw on August 20, 2013, 12:43:32 PM
This would be me:


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/BIKE_zps9214e726.png)
Title: Re: SIMPLY
Post by: singdaw on August 20, 2013, 12:44:08 PM
Let's move on to page 4.         8)
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Post by: George on August 20, 2013, 01:04:45 PM
Happy Birthday to the father of DR GEORGE.

Thanks, Jack!
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Post by: George on August 20, 2013, 01:05:21 PM
Songbook would be a LOT of work, but I have been thinking about it lately.

COOL!!  ;D
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Post by: Druxy on August 20, 2013, 01:34:31 PM
Last week, I gave my book, GHOUL CITY, a new, more appropriate cover.

http://www.amazon.com/Ghoul-City-Screenplay-Michael-Druxman/dp/1468027107/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1326473334&sr=1-1
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Post by: Matthew on August 20, 2013, 02:50:29 PM
Songbook would be a LOT of work, but I have been thinking about it lately.

Wish I was closer, I'd totally assist on this project!!!
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Post by: bk on August 20, 2013, 03:36:03 PM
Page four?
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Post by: bk on August 20, 2013, 03:36:10 PM
Get me off this damn page.
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Post by: bk on August 20, 2013, 03:38:54 PM
Did a three-mile jog and shall now see if I have any packages.
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Post by: bk on August 20, 2013, 03:40:13 PM
There's more drama here than a Eugene O'Neill play.
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Post by: bk on August 20, 2013, 03:40:24 PM
I say we move on to comedy.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 20, 2013, 03:58:54 PM
People come and go so quickly here.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 20, 2013, 03:59:11 PM
Hmmmm......
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Post by: bk on August 20, 2013, 04:00:12 PM
Like Grand Hotel.  I've removed the dramatic posts - this stuff is being dealt with privately as it should be.  :)  We need merriment and mirth and laughter and legs, baby.
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Post by: bk on August 20, 2013, 04:00:27 PM
I gotta tell you.
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Post by: bk on August 20, 2013, 04:00:33 PM
But I won't.
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Post by: John G. on August 20, 2013, 04:11:06 PM
Barbara, take off your panty hose.
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Post by: John G. on August 20, 2013, 04:11:24 PM
Happy birthday to George's father.
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Post by: John G. on August 20, 2013, 04:12:30 PM
Just back from a teeth cleaning. One tooth got something they called a fluoride varnishing. But other than that, all is OK.
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Post by: bk on August 20, 2013, 04:17:02 PM
Certainly I've taken off MY pantyhose so I'm not sure what Barbara's problem is.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 20, 2013, 04:18:00 PM
Well, it got hot enough again for the AC, and that is what's sucking up my disposable dollar right now as we speak.

And I made a Great Caesar's Ghost salad using some cockamamie new dressing I happened upon at Stew Leonard's, along with the remains of some chopped garlic and parmesan.  Yum.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 20, 2013, 04:19:54 PM
Just back from a teeth cleaning. One tooth got something they called a fluoride varnishing. But other than that, all is OK.

I can't help but think that A Fluoride Varnishing is another Swedish bestseller.

And yet, on the other hand, maybe I can help but think that.
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Post by: KevinH on August 20, 2013, 04:33:21 PM
Good evening!
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Post by: KevinH on August 20, 2013, 04:33:59 PM
Judge Judy makes $47 million a year. 
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Post by: KevinH on August 20, 2013, 04:35:33 PM
BK--I loved "Simply!"  Can't wait for the CD! 
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Post by: KevinH on August 20, 2013, 04:38:03 PM
Happy Birthday to George's father!
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Post by: George on August 20, 2013, 04:40:05 PM
Happy Birthday to George's father!

Thanks, KevinH!
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Post by: bk on August 20, 2013, 04:49:19 PM
Guess I can break the news here - I've arranged for Miss Shani Wallis to sign the first 100 copies of Twilight Time's Blu-ray release of Oliver.  I'm going to do my best to make sure there are a few extra booklets for her to sign so that I can make sure that anyone here can get one.
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Post by: bk on August 20, 2013, 04:49:40 PM
Picked up no packages.
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Post by: bk on August 20, 2013, 04:53:17 PM
I'm starving and there will be no food until after eight o'clock.  I had a low-cal ice cream bar earlier and I may have to have some cherries to tide me over for the next three damn hours.
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Post by: bk on August 20, 2013, 04:53:44 PM
How can we still be on page four?  Oh, yeah, I removed the dramatic recitations that were happening.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 20, 2013, 04:57:36 PM
Very nice OLIVER! news!  Been looking forward to it, anyway, as I have never properly watched that film.  Strange, but true!
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 20, 2013, 04:58:15 PM
5...
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Post by: bk on August 20, 2013, 05:16:15 PM
So, when Oliver is up for pre-order just let me know who would like a signed booklet and I'll try to make that happen for sure.
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Post by: bk on August 20, 2013, 05:16:33 PM
Get me off this damn page.
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Post by: George on August 20, 2013, 05:25:29 PM
Guess I can break the news here - I've arranged for Miss Shani Wallis to sign the first 100 copies of Twilight Time's Blu-ray release of Oliver.  I'm going to do my best to make sure there are a few extra booklets for her to sign so that I can make sure that anyone here can get one.

Cool!  Do you know if it will be available from Screen Archives?
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Post by: bk on August 20, 2013, 05:38:25 PM
Yes, only through Screen Archives and I think TCM.  But they would have no way of controlling who gets the signed copies, so I'm just going to ask Nick to bring ten extra things for her to sign.
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Post by: Matthew on August 20, 2013, 06:09:11 PM
I don't think I've seen "Oliver" all the way through, either.
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Post by: Ginny on August 20, 2013, 06:09:56 PM
Richard and I went out late this afternoon for me to do some errands and to get him out of the house for a while.  He's not allowed to drive this week and he hadn't been anywhere but home and the hospital since last Monday.  I did some shopping at Target and Kroger and we had dinner at a favorite gyro place.  We hadn't seen the owner there for a while and he said he's been busy getting 2 new restaurants ready to open.  They're both in our local mall, whose new owners are trying to bring it back from pitiful.
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Post by: Matthew on August 20, 2013, 06:09:37 PM
Facebook seems to be down, but HHW is not!   Woo Hoo!!
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Post by: Matthew on August 20, 2013, 06:10:18 PM
Well, maybe not down, but slow
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Post by: Matthew on August 20, 2013, 06:11:47 PM
Here is a map of my bike ride today, if anyone cares to take a gander at it.
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Post by: Matthew on August 20, 2013, 06:12:14 PM
Now I'm off to the Heights for rehearsal
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Post by: George on August 20, 2013, 06:20:10 PM
Yes, only through Screen Archives and I think TCM.  But they would have no way of controlling who gets the signed copies, so I'm just going to ask Nick to bring ten extra things for her to sign.

Please add me to your list. :)
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Post by: bk on August 20, 2013, 06:20:13 PM
Anyone who wants to be on the signed Shani list should PM me here so I can keep track.
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Post by: bk on August 20, 2013, 06:20:43 PM
Yes, Facebook very wonky.  Our board update here happened quietly yesterday and everything seems like its working as it should.
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Post by: bk on August 20, 2013, 06:25:58 PM
Lanny should be here in about forty-five minutes then we can go EAT!!!
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Post by: George on August 20, 2013, 06:37:11 PM
Anyone who wants to be on the signed Shani list should PM me here so I can keep track.

Done!
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Post by: bk on August 20, 2013, 06:40:06 PM
Page five?  Really?
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Post by: bk on August 20, 2013, 06:40:38 PM
I have no idea what to expect from this open mic night or how long it may run.
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Post by: George on August 20, 2013, 06:47:29 PM
Well, I must leave.  Off to rehearsal.  I have had no time to look at my lines since last night.  I'm not liking this being-very-busy-ness this week. :P is what I have to say.

Be back later!
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Post by: bk on August 20, 2013, 06:49:49 PM
Well, that leaves little ol' me.
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Post by: bk on August 20, 2013, 07:12:29 PM
Where in tarnation IS everyone? 
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Post by: bk on August 20, 2013, 07:13:11 PM
Lanny should be here any minute and then we'll be on our way to the Gardenia and hopefully there will be a frenzy or three by the time I return.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 20, 2013, 07:22:33 PM
So, when Oliver is up for pre-order just let me know who would like a signed booklet and I'll try to make that happen for sure.

Done!
Anyone who wants to be on the signed Shani list should PM me here so I can keep track.

Done!

Ditto!
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 20, 2013, 07:33:08 PM
DR Matthew, the bike trip looks/sounds great.  If I lived in California again, I'd for sure be out riding a bike a lot of the time.  I haven't had one in a number of years now, so I'm about to get one for this area.  I miss it.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 20, 2013, 07:39:23 PM
When I lived at the beach in Redondo, I loved nothing more than getting out on the path and walking or running (okay, maybe a little light jogging) or riding the bike up and down from Palos Verdes to Manhattan Beach and back.  There is really nothing like getting the coastal air into and out of your lungs.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 20, 2013, 07:53:04 PM
Well, here I go to watch the second half of 84 CHARING CROSS ROAD.

That will be just enough, since I'm not really up for watching anything particularly new and challenging tonight.
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Post by: singdaw on August 20, 2013, 07:54:55 PM
Where in tarnation IS everyone?


I, for one, was at a Rosh Hashanah rehearsal.  Oy!    :P
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Post by: singdaw on August 20, 2013, 07:55:29 PM
Good for you, DR Matthew!     :)
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 20, 2013, 07:55:03 PM
Good evening.  Hope everyone is well. 
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 20, 2013, 07:55:26 PM
Happy Bday to George's father
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 20, 2013, 07:55:40 PM
PAGE 6 Woo and Hoo
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Post by: singdaw on August 20, 2013, 07:58:05 PM
And Hoo and Woo, as they sometimes say...
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Post by: singdaw on August 20, 2013, 08:01:34 PM
And this is little Cindy Lou Who, who was no more than two...


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/CindyLouWho_zpsdec42114.jpg)





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Post by: singdaw on August 20, 2013, 08:05:48 PM
A pop-up ad is offering me a HUGE discount on Bumpits.  I wonder what Bumpits are?
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Post by: singdaw on August 20, 2013, 08:06:53 PM
OK. Now I know. And I wish I didn't.        8)
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Post by: singdaw on August 20, 2013, 08:07:15 PM
And no, before you ask - I did NOT buy any.        :)
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Post by: singdaw on August 20, 2013, 08:07:30 PM
My hair is quite high enough as it is.
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Post by: vixmom on August 20, 2013, 08:41:22 PM
A beautiful song.  Maybe I'll play it on The Big Speakers later for a somewhat better preview, since the sound on this laptop is so horrible.  (Which is kind of amusing, since it was actually an advertised feature.  Oy!)

I remember that advertising campaign!


"The Craptop.... now with Sucky Sound"
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Post by: vixmom on August 20, 2013, 08:44:12 PM
Simply is simply marveleous   I am  very much looking forward to this cd
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Post by: vixmom on August 20, 2013, 08:45:46 PM
Happy Birthday to George's Dad
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Post by: vixmom on August 20, 2013, 08:46:30 PM
I am glad you  were able to get the wheelchair sorted Elmore
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Post by: vixmom on August 20, 2013, 08:46:49 PM
I am so pleaseed that things have been going so well in Dublin
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Post by: vixmom on August 20, 2013, 08:47:13 PM
I keep meaning to ask -  why Dublin?  What are you not recording in New York?
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Post by: vixmom on August 20, 2013, 08:48:43 PM
DR Druxy,

  And by the way what was the Colonial's problem?

Taxation without representation


 ;D
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Post by: John G. on August 20, 2013, 08:55:11 PM
Back from dinner with a group of friends. It's Restaurant Week this week. About 50 restaurants, usually the places you can't afford to go to, offer three-course dinners for $35. And my website is one of the sponsors, so there's plenty of eating. (In addition to the barbecue trail.)
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Post by: vixmom on August 20, 2013, 08:59:15 PM
I worked from 7:30 Am - 7:30 PM and then went to a very long  church council meeting
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Post by: John G. on August 20, 2013, 08:59:54 PM
Tonight we went to a steakhouse where the steaks start at $50, so they tried to balance out their $35 offerings by including an excellent chicken breast, a humongous pork chop and salmon in addition to the one beef offering: a 4-ounce filet with two shrimp on the side.

When the plate came, I imagined some mistake had been made because the meat was so tiny. But 4-ounces is the recommended daily portion size. Then I took the first bite and felt like swooning. The flavor was sheer beef bliss. And, as it turned out, it was about the right size portion. It just seemed small because the first course was a massive wedge salad with about a half-pound of blue cheese dressing and the dessert was a monumental slab of warm chocolate cake with ganache drizzled all over the top.
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Post by: TCB on August 20, 2013, 09:01:16 PM
Like Grand Hotel.  I've removed the dramatic posts - this stuff is being dealt with privately as it should be.  :)  We need merriment and mirth and laughter and legs, baby.


And you apparently removed the Topic of the Day. as well
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Post by: vixmom on August 20, 2013, 09:01:05 PM
having not eaten all day I chose a healthful meal to satisfy my hunger
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Post by: vixmom on August 20, 2013, 09:01:29 PM
no pizza or fried chicken , no sirree
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Post by: vixmom on August 20, 2013, 09:01:48 PM
(cause it was so late I coudl nt get any )
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Post by: vixmom on August 20, 2013, 09:02:25 PM
Burger King chicken parmsean sandwich and sweet potato fries
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Post by: vixmom on August 20, 2013, 09:02:37 PM
and Dr Pepper
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Post by: vixmom on August 20, 2013, 09:02:57 PM
Did you know Burger King has a senior citizen discount?
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Post by: vixmom on August 20, 2013, 09:03:15 PM
I saved eighty cents
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Post by: vixmom on August 20, 2013, 09:06:05 PM
I missed all the drama
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Post by: vixmom on August 20, 2013, 09:06:55 PM
Tommy  nuthin' yet

 :-*   
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Post by: TCB on August 20, 2013, 09:08:49 PM
Yes, only through Screen Archives and I think TCM.  But they would have no way of controlling who gets the signed copies, so I'm just going to ask Nick to bring ten extra things for her to sign.

Oh, yes please sir; add me to the list.
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Post by: TCB on August 20, 2013, 09:16:47 PM
Happy Birthday to DR George's dear father.
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Post by: TCB on August 20, 2013, 09:17:29 PM
SEVEN
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Post by: TCB on August 20, 2013, 09:18:41 PM
A pop-up ad is offering me a HUGE discount on Bumpits.  I wonder what Bumpits are?


I believe it is a new lubricant. 
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Post by: TCB on August 20, 2013, 09:21:33 PM
Simply is simply marveleous   I am  very much looking forward to this cd


Ditto!  A beautiful song!
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 20, 2013, 09:25:13 PM
84 CHARING CROSS ROAD was lovely.  And why have I always forgotten, both times I've read it and this time seeing it, that...

Well, you know.  Those of you who know, know.  And you know who you are.  And you know what you know -- and, now, what I know.
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Post by: TCB on August 20, 2013, 09:25:58 PM
Tommy  nuthin' yet

 :-*   


I will call again tomorrow and scream.
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Post by: TCB on August 20, 2013, 09:30:49 PM
Page 7.  That is amazing.  Imagine what page we would be on if we had a Topic of the Day!
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Post by: vixmom on August 20, 2013, 09:41:25 PM
i remember seeing Oliver! in the movies when I was a sprig on a twig and being shocked and devastated by  events befalling Nancy and Bill Sykes
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Post by: John G. on August 20, 2013, 09:42:24 PM
Page 7.  That is amazing.  Imagine what page we would be on if we had a Topic of the Day!

As part of my not knowing what day it was and thinking most of the day that today was Wednesday, I had just assumed it was Ask BK Day.
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Post by: vixmom on August 20, 2013, 09:42:36 PM
and singing   Who Will Buy?  until I was begged to go elsewhere -  any where just shaddup already
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Post by: vixmom on August 20, 2013, 09:44:08 PM
Tommy  nuthin' yet

 :-*   


I will call again tomorrow and scream.

I am sorry this is causing you such grief
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Post by: John G. on August 20, 2013, 09:44:33 PM
and singing   Who Will Buy?  until I was begged to go elsewhere -  any where just shaddup already

Oooh, another Lutheran who shouldn't be singing? Join my choir (the one I formed after I was asked to leave the second legit choir.) Gives new meaning to the phrase "Joyful noise."
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Post by: vixmom on August 20, 2013, 09:44:55 PM
well I have to get up in 6 hours or so
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Post by: John G. on August 20, 2013, 09:44:55 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: vixmom on August 20, 2013, 09:45:02 PM
so
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Post by: vixmom on August 20, 2013, 09:46:58 PM
and singing   Who Will Buy?  until I was begged to go elsewhere -  any where just shaddup already

Oooh, another Lutheran who shouldn't be singing? Join my choir (the one I formed after I was asked to leave the second legit choir.) Gives new meaning to the phrase "Joyful noise."

Thats' me I am very joyful when I sing ----no one with the power of hearing in my immediate vicinity is joyful - but I sure am
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Post by: vixmom on August 20, 2013, 09:47:57 PM
The Vixter has a lovely voice -  Vixdad's whole family  are sweet singers
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Post by: vixmom on August 20, 2013, 09:49:32 PM
when she was still just a little  thing -  maybe 2 or so  I remember having her on my lap and singing  and having her put her hand over  my mouth and saying  "Please stop Mama... I'll sing to you"
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Post by: vixmom on August 20, 2013, 09:49:56 PM
anyhoo -- bedtime for this lousy singer
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Post by: vixmom on August 20, 2013, 09:50:21 PM
nighty night
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Post by: bk on August 20, 2013, 11:01:02 PM
Back from open mic night - never again.
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Post by: Matthew on August 20, 2013, 11:22:48 PM
Tonight, I got pissy with the choreographer - who's also my cousin-in-law.  And I yelled at the cast "If one more person says 'on the soundtrack, it does...' I am personally going to throw something at you."  Why not just sing to the damn CD?  Anyway, the choreographer was cool with everything and she shared my "issue", so it's all fine.  I hate to do that stuff, but I was SO tired of hearing that phrase about the "Soundtrack".  I guess I could have said something like "IT'S A CAST RECORDING!!!!  NOT A SOUNDTRACK"   But why waste my energy on people who really wouldn't care anyway.

On that note, I'm going to watch some tv and enjoy some Ben and Jerry's. 
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Post by: bk on August 20, 2013, 11:24:14 PM
Page seven?  Really?
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Post by: bk on August 20, 2013, 11:24:28 PM
I LIKE page seven, actually.
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Post by: bk on August 20, 2013, 11:24:38 PM
I suppose I'm going to have to write some notes.
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Post by: bk on August 20, 2013, 11:25:10 PM
Lanny and I did have a good time, though.  I had penne putanesca, which I think means penne whore nesca.
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Post by: George on August 21, 2013, 12:08:41 AM
Happy Bday to George's father

Thanks, Cillaliz!
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Post by: George on August 21, 2013, 12:09:40 AM
Happy Birthday to George's Dad

Thanks, Vixmom!
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Post by: George on August 21, 2013, 12:11:31 AM
Happy Birthday to DR George's dear father.

Thanks, Tom!
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Post by: George on August 21, 2013, 12:14:21 AM
i remember seeing Oliver! in the movies when I was a sprig on a twig and being shocked and devastated by  events befalling Nancy and Bill Sykes

Capital Playhouse did it last season and it was very good. 
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Post by: George on August 21, 2013, 12:14:30 AM
Well, since we're so close...
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Post by: George on August 21, 2013, 12:15:00 AM
8
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Post by: George on August 21, 2013, 12:16:13 AM
A pop-up ad is offering me a HUGE discount on Bumpits.  I wonder what Bumpits are?

Do you Bumpit with a Trumpet?

;)
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Post by: George on August 21, 2013, 12:20:37 AM
i remember seeing Oliver! in the movies when I was a sprig on a twig and being shocked and devastated by  events befalling Nancy and Bill Sykes

Capital Playhouse did it last season and it was very good. 

And speaking of Capital Playhouse (since I was), I got a letter last week saying that they are cancelling their 2013-2014 season.  And that if anyone had already paid for tickets for the 2013-2014 season (which I did :( ), that would be applied to their 2014-2015 season.  A lot of people I know think that this is the end of Capital Playhouse.  I hope not.  They've had some rough times recently, but they do good work. :-\
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Post by: George on August 21, 2013, 12:24:01 AM
Tonight at rehearsal, we worked through act two, then we worked through act one, then we reworked through the beginning 10 pages or so of act two.  It was a good rehearsal.  Our playwright, Christian (friend of TCB's and mine) was there.  I'm sure he gave notes to our director, but he didn't give any to us actors.