Haines His Way
Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on September 13, 2013, 12:23:34 AM
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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were your oyster, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're currently trying to figure out how to get some oysters.
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And the word of the day is: PRESAGE!
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Ersters?
Chocolate, strawberry - let's call the whole thing off!
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Morning all.
That is all.
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Yom Kippur starts tonight wth Kol Nidre - so I shall be scarce around these parts this afternoon and tomorrow.
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Deb, we are going to the Stonybrook Theatre AMC/Loews 17 on Friday evening at 8pm. It's the only showing there and it's closest to us but you have a week to see the movie. It's showing at the Regal Deer Park 16 & IMAX on 455 Commack Road in Deer Park (1-631 243-4580). It's playing there from September 20th through the 27. Here is a link to the theatre. You can buy tickets on line or at the theatre (but not over the phone).
Wizard of Oz 3D IMAX Deer Park (http://www.fandango.com/regaldeerparkstadium16imax26rpx_aauyv/theaterpage?date=9/20/2013)
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It's been raining off and on since last nice. The heat and sticky weather has broken. I'll put up with the rain for the cool weather.
My cousin is in town and we will see her tonight and then we may watch the original Death Takes a Holiday with Frederick March.
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Good morning to all.
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Continued health vibes to DR Larry
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So glad to hear that Jason Graae and Brent Barrett will be doing the CD. I can't think of two more perfect singers of the male gender to do this show. I would love to see them do it on stage.
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Now why don't we suggest some of the female singers?
Juliana Hansen
Liz Callaway
Alet Taylor
Liz Larsen
Sally Mayes
Karen Morrow
Jane Krakowski
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I will have no time to watch movies this weekend as
1) It's Yom Kippur
2) I have to prepare for a speech on Monday
3) And I was cast for a play reading, Sunday, of DR. JECKYL & MR. HYDE. I been cast as Dr. Jeckyl, but another actor is playing Mr. Hyde.
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Good morning, all.
I am sitting in front of a plate of sourdough pancakes and a side of bacon.
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Next stop, Graeters, then I'm hitting the road, Jack. And it'll be time again to wave to DR Ginny - this time with my left hand!
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Oy! What sad news about the Smoke House. Okay, I know the news could be worse. Far worse. Let's not even go there. But we must appeal to these people who would make such silly changes.
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The Wizard of Oz doesn't come to South Florida until next week.
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What's in my seedee player: Poltergeist II by Jerry Goldsmith.
What's in my deeveedee player: the Blooray of Star Trek Into Darkness and the new Criterion Blooray of Ministry of Fear, a Fritz Lang film.
I'm reading an anthology called Shadows of the New Sun: Stories in Honor of Gene Wolfe.
Later today, I'm acquiring tickets to see (and hear) the new musical Big Fish. Looking forward to it.
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And I'm not seeing the Wizard of Oz until next week, when it opens nation wide. It's not opening until September 20th. We just got the tickets yesterday.
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Good morning, all.
I am sitting in front of a plate of sourdough pancakes and a side of bacon.
Toast is sitting in front of me. I'm supposed to have breakfast with a friend on Sunday, so I shall have pancakes and bacon then!
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:)
Good morning
:)
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Something to ponder...
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/bats_zps4aa61e05.jpg)
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Rain
Toast
I could use rain & toast
I guess a shower and a drive to work will do
;)
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Mega vibes everyone for the weekend
:) ;)
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Good morning.
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And the word of the day is: PRESAGE!
And The Song Of The Day Is: DETOUR AHEAD
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Beautiful weather this morning....no clouds....just BLUE sky.
Thanks for the HHW vibes - HARVEY was fine last night....a terrific audience!
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I enjoyed reading about DR CILLA LIZ's 9/11 experiences.....
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Nothing happening here today - which is FINE with me.
TOD:
CD Player - Songs for Vanya & Sonia & Misha & Spike pre-show.....
DVD Player - The Great Gatsby, new version
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I'm up, I'm up, barely.
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We all wrote notes to the manager of the Smoke House saying we didn't come there for change and to please put the Louis back.
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Whichever female singers we go with we're hoping to keep it to people based in LA - that makes doing the concert version easier.
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We all wrote notes to the manager of the Smoke House saying we didn't come there for change and to please put the Louis back.
Do you have Yelp? It might be a good idea to use Yelp to voice your wishes about the Louis. Stress that change is fine, but signature dishes should not be discarded or there's no reason to go back.
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Good morning all! I have good news and bad news: the good news is that the physical therapy is helping enormously; there are still problems with my mobility and my physical state, but there are huge changes in what I can and cannot accomplish at the present time. The bad news is that I regressed and needed the Tylenol with codeine to sleep last night, My left foot began throbbing as soon as I settled down to sleep, and before the night was over I had taken two Tylenol along with the flexerill. I will do my best to avoid it tonight.
Good news about Jason! I hope he had good things to say about Dublin.
DR JRand6, I'm sorry I missed the good wishes for HARVEY. I'm thinking only of myself these days.
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I'm thinking only of myself these days.
Nothing wrong with that!
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Vibes for Elmore!
And I hope everyone's shows went well last night!
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I am happy to report that Carl's Jrs. breakfast biscuits are quite tasty.
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Or maybe that is Carl Jr.'s?
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TOD:
DVR:
Last night's BIG BROTHER
DVD:
Some old Punjabi movies
CD:
Still hooked on my Dakssh Ajit Singh cd.
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Just looking at him you can tell he is a wonderful singer:
(http://www.india-forums.com/images/celebrity/l_10204.jpg)
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Just looking at him you can tell he is a wonderful singer:
(http://www.india-forums.com/images/celebrity/l_10204.jpg)
Books and covers, Mikey! Books and covers!
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Something to ponder...
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/bats_zps4aa61e05.jpg)
;D ;D
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TOD:
Not a lot of time to wath stuff this weekend or for the next week or so, but I do have something called UNFINISHED SONG that was sent to me for review. It stars Terence Stamp and Vanessa Redgrave.
Also, we recorded TOM THUMB, which I've never seen.
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THE SMOKE HOUSE & MUSSO & FRANK must not change their menus...no, no. I'm assuming you can still a get a slab of prime rib at the Smoke House.
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please put the Louis back
Put it back the way it wuz!
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~ ~ ~ CONTINUED VIBES OF ALL SORTS ~ ~ ~ for DR elmore3003!
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Because it is always nice to start the day off with a feel good story!! Especially when it involves man's best friend!
http://www.statesmanjournal.com/viewart/20130913/LIFE/309130015/Veterans-reunited-dogs (http://www.statesmanjournal.com/viewart/20130913/LIFE/309130015/Veterans-reunited-dogs)
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Speaking of man's best friend, very glad to hear that DR Mike's DG Kismet is all better!
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...and, loved hearing about the dogs in the courtroom, DR Cillaliz!
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From DR Cilla:
It's been a busy busy week. Yesterday I went to the Iowa Court of Appeals. The case before mine was a law suit by a woman who trains service dogs. Drake U barred her from going in the law school with the dogs in training and she sued. The case was dismissed and there was an appeal of the dismissal. SOOOOO the dogs came to watch. Seriously there were about 10 of them in the courtroom and apparently a number of others in a room with closed circuit tv. The dogs are trained to bark when someone knocks on the door, so when the judges knocked to let the bailiff know they were ready to come in, the dogs all barked. It was hysterical They were perfectly behaved during the argument. I have to say, it was something I'm glad I was there for. My argument was pretty dull in comparison
Great story though I'm surprised she even needed to go to court. I thought dogs in training had the same regulations as regular service dogs.
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Yom Kippur starts tonight wth Kol Nidre - so I shall be scarce around these parts this afternoon and tomorrow.
It has been a long time since I have gone to Kol Nidre. I need to find a recording and listen to it. Enjoy the service.
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Something to ponder...
;D
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Beautiful weather this morning....no clouds....just BLUE sky.
Thanks for the HHW vibes - HARVEY was fine last night....a terrific audience!
Double smiles.
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Good morning all! I have good news and bad news: the good news is that the physical therapy is helping enormously; there are still problems with my mobility and my physical state, but there are huge changes in what I can and cannot accomplish at the present time. The bad news is that I regressed and needed the Tylenol with codeine to sleep last night, My left foot began throbbing as soon as I settled down to sleep, and before the night was over I had taken two Tylenol along with the flexerill. I will do my best to avoid it tonight.
I've read to drink lots of water with Tylenol, something I don't really do. To me that would make more sense if it was the kidneys that are effected vs the liver. I suggest you avoid alcoholic beverages, which I do avoid if I'm taking a lot of Tylenol.
As you know PT is great but it can increase pain. Sleep is important to and it doesn't sound like you are taking too many dosage of Tylenol a day.
WISHING YOU A EASIER DAYS AHEAD!!!!
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Just looking at him you can tell he is a wonderful singer:
;D
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Just looking at him you can tell he is a wonderful singer:
Books and covers, Mikey! Books and covers!
:D
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Books and covers, Mikey! Books and covers!
I think what DR elmore3003 is trying to say is that Mr. Singh would make a great book cover. ;D
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Good morning all! I have good news and bad news: the good news is that the physical therapy is helping enormously; there are still problems with my mobility and my physical state, but there are huge changes in what I can and cannot accomplish at the present time. The bad news is that I regressed and needed the Tylenol with codeine to sleep last night, My left foot began throbbing as soon as I settled down to sleep, and before the night was over I had taken two Tylenol along with the flexerill. I will do my best to avoid it tonight.
I've read to drink lots of water with Tylenol, something I don't really do. To me that would make more sense if it was the kidneys that are effected vs the liver. I suggest you avoid alcoholic beverages, which I do avoid if I'm taking a lot of Tylenol.
As you know PT is great but it can increase pain. Sleep is important to and it doesn't sound like you are taking too many dosage of Tylenol a day.
WISHING YOU A EASIER DAYS AHEAD!!!!
I haven't touched an alcoholic drink in six weeks. I may be dumb but i am not stupid.
Thanks for the good wishes!
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Books and covers, Mikey! Books and covers!
I think what DR elmore3003 is trying to say is that Mr. Singh would make a great book cover. ;D
Stick to your singing!
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DR Jane: When is the Lassner household going to include a Bernese puppy?
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Just looking at him you can tell he is a wonderful singer:
(http://www.india-forums.com/images/celebrity/l_10204.jpg)
Books and covers, Mikey! Books and covers!
To cite one of my favorite Sondheim lyrics, "Who needs Albert Schweitzer when the lights are low?"
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Good afternoon, all.
Great news on the opening, JRand.
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Three!
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TOD:
Barbecue is all that is on my plate.
If I'm lucky, maybe I'll get to watch the DVD of Lovely to Look At.
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Elmore, here's more vibes and prayers for improved health.
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I think it funny after reading BK's comments on quinoa that I received a press release on the winner of the Quinoa Recipe Contest with her Indian Inspired Quinoa Street Taco with Fresh Fig Salsa.
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I'll second Mike's suggestion of Karen Morrow for any recording, any time, anywhere.
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Nothing new this week but I watched BATES MOTEL on TV which has just started here. Not sure how this idea can progress for a whole series but I see that series 2 is on the way. Nice to see the old house and motel again!
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Just got a piece of mail from Lady M; it seems to me the Macbeths are trying hard to make amends for their appalling behavior in 2007. Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes!
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Greeks (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeo_Danaos_et_dona_ferentes)
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Happy Friday the 13th to all. It's always been a lucky day for me... let's hope that holds. :D
BK, the recording cast sounds like its shaping up wonderfully. Can't wait to hear about the girls.
I hope everyone is in for a great weekend. Me? I have 5 shows... so, Monday will be my weekend.
Cheers!
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Speaking of book covers, here's what I think will be my book cover.
21st CENTURY OLDIES
Volume 1: Turn Defeat Around
PARODY LYRICS - CATEGORIES FROM A TO B
Sing-along parody lyrics by Fred Landau
21st century current events sung to the tune of classic popular music
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Nice cover, Fred.
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Thanks, JohnG.
I was thinking of putting MBarnum's singer person on the cover, but who knows what kind of havoc that would cause?
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Great book cover, Fred!
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Good morning all! I have good news and bad news: the good news is that the physical therapy is helping enormously; there are still problems with my mobility and my physical state, but there are huge changes in what I can and cannot accomplish at the present time. The bad news is that I regressed and needed the Tylenol with codeine to sleep last night, My left foot began throbbing as soon as I settled down to sleep, and before the night was over I had taken two Tylenol along with the flexerill. I will do my best to avoid it tonight.
I've read to drink lots of water with Tylenol, something I don't really do. To me that would make more sense if it was the kidneys that are effected vs the liver. I suggest you avoid alcoholic beverages, which I do avoid if I'm taking a lot of Tylenol.
As you know PT is great but it can increase pain. Sleep is important to and it doesn't sound like you are taking too many dosage of Tylenol a day.
WISHING YOU A EASIER DAYS AHEAD!!!!
I haven't touched an alcoholic drink in six weeks. I may be dumb but i am not stupid.
Thanks for the good wishes!
LOL. I know the temptation to have a little something is greater, at least for me, knowing it can ease the pain.
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From yesterday:
Larry...yes, Gregg Edelman is in Secondhand Lions, but we didn't go to the stage door after the show. We did see and congratulate our friend Ian, who is the resident music director of the 5th Avenue Theatre and the music director for the show. He's from Olympia and was the MD for A Christmas Story and on the cast recording, which also started at the 5th Avenue!
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Also from yesterday:
Congrats to Mike's DD Kismet clean bill of heath!!
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Congrats on BK casting Brent Barrett and Jason Graae on the new ATWGR cast recording!!
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Yesterday, Cilla wrote:
Spoo! Wish I had stopped in earlier to see DR George is going to Secondhand Lions. I'm not sure if Rupert is there or in New York working on A Time To Kill, but I would have told George to say hello to him for me if he's there. Can't wait to hear about the show
In the pre-show announcement, the artistic director of the 5th Avenue said that the creators of the show were there, but I didn't see Rupert (I don't know what the composer or lyricist look like). I was thinking that if I did actually see him and was actually able to speak to him that I would mention that I knew you! But I didn't get the chance. Oh, well. I really enjoyed the show, though. :)
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DR Jane: When is the Lassner household going to include a Bernese puppy?
Maybe after the first of the year. We have very mixed feelings about a pup and really only due to concerns I'll break something again. I dream about them all the time, even had one last night.
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I think it funny after reading BK's comments on quinoa that I received a press release on the winner of the Quinoa Recipe Contest with her Indian Inspired Quinoa Street Taco with Fresh Fig Salsa.
Perfect timing.
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Just got a piece of mail from Lady M; it seems to me the Macbeths are trying hard to make amends for their appalling behavior in 2007. Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes!
:o
If they were Jewish I would suspect they were trying to atone for their sins in honor of Yom Kippur.
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Thanks, JohnG.
I was thinking of putting MBarnum's singer person on the cover, but who knows what kind of havoc that would cause?
;D
Nice cover.
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The dishwasher repairman attempted to install a new motor today only they sent him the wrong part. He said our replacement order will be rushed and service to us will be a priority. I hope it is fixed before our next round of company arrives. This time it is just one person, Keith's cousin, so not having a working dishwasher won't be as big a deal as with our previous groups of recent company.
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Good morning all! I have good news and bad news: the good news is that the physical therapy is helping enormously; there are still problems with my mobility and my physical state, but there are huge changes in what I can and cannot accomplish at the present time. The bad news is that I regressed and needed the Tylenol with codeine to sleep last night, My left foot began throbbing as soon as I settled down to sleep, and before the night was over I had taken two Tylenol along with the flexerill. I will do my best to avoid it tonight.
Good news about Jason! I hope he had good things to say about Dublin.
DR JRand6, I'm sorry I missed the good wishes for HARVEY. I'm thinking only of myself these days.
~~~Continued Vibes for DR Elmore!!~~~
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Awhile back I believe DR Jennifer suggested Keith get a library card. I think it is time to do so. The book I need to read for my November book group is only available with a Kindle so I would be downloading it to his iPad anyway. Frustrating is until I put a hold on the book I don't know how many people are in the queue and I don't have anymore room on my hold list.
DR George do you know how many holds your library permits for eBooks? Six just seems too few in my opinion, especially when the books take so darn long to become available.
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The photos from Colorado are really getting to me. The images of sewage shooting up into the air are particularly nauseating.
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Awhile back I believe DR Jennifer suggested Keith get a library card. I think it is time to do so. The book I need to read for my November book group is only available with a Kindle so I would be downloading it to his iPad anyway. Frustrating is until I put a hold on the book I don't know how many people are in the queue and I don't have anymore room on my hold list.
DR George do you know how many holds your library permits for eBooks? Six just seems too few in my opinion, especially when the books take so darn long to become available.
Here in San Antonio, we're allowed up to 25 reservations and the number can get as high as the demand allows. I've sometimes had to wait through hundreds of reservations before getting a DVD or an e-book.
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The World is My Cloister
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One of the contestants from the upcoming season of SURVIVOR, who lives here in Salem, is holding a garage sale. In fact she is advertising it as such. ;D
She was a contestant on a previous season, but I can't think of her name. As she was never a favorite of mine, I don't have any inclination to go to the sale...besides, looking at the craigslist ad she isn't selling anything that I need or want.
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Awhile back I believe DR Jennifer suggested Keith get a library card. I think it is time to do so. The book I need to read for my November book group is only available with a Kindle so I would be downloading it to his iPad anyway. Frustrating is until I put a hold on the book I don't know how many people are in the queue and I don't have anymore room on my hold list.
DR George do you know how many holds your library permits for eBooks? Six just seems too few in my opinion, especially when the books take so darn long to become available.
Each patron is allowed up to eight holds, but there isn't a limit to the number of holds that a title may accrue. The other factor is that each patron can determine his or her check-out period: 7 days, 14, days or 21 days. I chose 7 days because I don't keep my Wi-Fi turned on, so even though the next patron can get the title after my 7 days are up, the books don't automatically delete from my Kindle when the 7 days are up. I can continue to download additional titles through my computer and keep them...practically forever. :D
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Friday the 13th - and so far so good.
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Last night, a couple of friends and I went to see Secondhand Lions (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/180730-Complete-Cast-Announced-for-Secondhand-Lions-Starring-Gregg-Edelman-Mark-Jacoby-and-Johnny-Rabe) in Seattle. It's very much a "feel good" musical. The music is energetic and could certainly manipulate your emotions (in a good way). The lyrics were well written, if not profound (which is not necessarily a bad thing). The only comment (and it's not a criticism) is that there are a lot of them...I mean, they have songs that just go on and on and are sung very quickly. I assumed that it was so that a lot of (necessary) information could be given to the audience more quickly, but I never felt that they "overstayed their welcome."
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Page 4 Dog Dance.
(http://hahadogs.com/wp-content/uploads/Dancing-Dogs.jpg)
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The performers were all very good! Mark Jacoby and Gregg Edelman were the two uncles. Walt (the kid), played by Johnny Rabe, had also played Ralphie in the Broadway run of A Christmas Story, which also started at The 5th Avenue. The two guys playing the uncles as young men were quite good, too. Kevin Earley played the younger version of Mark Jacoby's character, but I don't know who played the younger Gregg Edelman. I don't have my program with me and the cast list is not on 5th Avenue's website. Jenny Powers as the princess (I forget her character's name...it's different that what's used in the movie) and Kendra Kassebaum as Walt's mother were well cast. I read the synopsis of the movie and it seemed like she was supposed to be manipulating the kid from the beginning. I didn't get that sense in the musical, at all. It really did seem like she was genuinely just leaving Walt with the uncles so that she could go to business school (or whatever kind of school it was). She did tell Walt to look for the money, but to me, that seemed more like an afterthought, not a real plot device. But it was a minor detraction (and only after reading the movie synopsis).
Otherwise, a very good time was had by all. :D
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Season Five of CASTLE arrived today! I shall be occupied all weekend with it,
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Thanks, George and Jane!
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The performers were all very good! Mark Jacoby and Gregg Edelman were the two uncles. Walt (the kid), played by Johnny Rabe, had also played Ralphie in the Broadway run of A Christmas Story, which also started at The 5th Avenue. The two guys playing the uncles as young men were quite good, too. Kevin Earley played the younger version of Mark Jacoby's character, but I don't know who played the younger Gregg Edelman. I don't have my program with me and the cast list is not on 5th Avenue's website. Jenny Powers as the princess (I forget her character's name...it's different that what's used in the movie) and Kendra Kassebaum as Walt's mother were well cast. I read the synopsis of the movie and it seemed like she was supposed to be manipulating the kid from the beginning. I didn't get that sense in the musical, at all. It really did seem like she was genuinely just leaving Walt with the uncles so that she could go to business school (or whatever kind of school it was). She did tell Walt to look for the money, but to me, that seemed more like an afterthought, not a real plot device. But it was a minor detraction (and only after reading the movie synopsis).
Otherwise, a very good time was had by all. :D
Mark Jacoby is an old friend from the early 1980s, and he's really a fine actor. I interviewed Kevin Earley about the male lead in ROBERTA, but he was tied up with another commitment.
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Awhile back I believe DR Jennifer suggested Keith get a library card. I think it is time to do so. The book I need to read for my November book group is only available with a Kindle so I would be downloading it to his iPad anyway. Frustrating is until I put a hold on the book I don't know how many people are in the queue and I don't have anymore room on my hold list.
DR George do you know how many holds your library permits for eBooks? Six just seems too few in my opinion, especially when the books take so darn long to become available.
Here in San Antonio, we're allowed up to 25 reservations and the number can get as high as the demand allows. I've sometimes had to wait through hundreds of reservations before getting a DVD or an e-book.
25-wow! I've had a few with that had high numbers but I don't recall any as high as 200, close but not all the way there. I'm still working my way down the queue for a few of those books. It seems as if they have been on my hold list forever-lol
Fortunately I can put as many on my wish list as I want. I check my wish list almost every day for available books. In fact, I just downloaded a book that had become available only to discover it is only available for the Kindle. I'll have to put it on Keith's iPad.
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Awhile back I believe DR Jennifer suggested Keith get a library card. I think it is time to do so. The book I need to read for my November book group is only available with a Kindle so I would be downloading it to his iPad anyway. Frustrating is until I put a hold on the book I don't know how many people are in the queue and I don't have anymore room on my hold list.
DR George do you know how many holds your library permits for eBooks? Six just seems too few in my opinion, especially when the books take so darn long to become available.
Each patron is allowed up to eight holds, but there isn't a limit to the number of holds that a title may accrue. The other factor is that each patron can determine his or her check-out period: 7 days, 14, days or 21 days. I chose 7 days because I don't keep my Wi-Fi turned on, so even though the next patron can get the title after my 7 days are up, the books don't automatically delete from my Kindle when the 7 days are up. I can continue to download additional titles through my computer and keep them...practically forever. :D
I would be happy with 10 holds. It would be easier to keep a couple available to add books I need for my book group that I can't wait for.
I don't understand why Kindle books don't have a return to the library option that Nook books have. Had I realized I was downloading a Kindle book I would have reduced the number of days from 21 to 7.
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I've had some dinner and CASTLE 5 is waiting for me. I'll be back tomorrow!
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I'm not a fan of the songwriters for the show dear reader George saw last night, nor does the idea of a musical of that film appeal to me much. I'm sure Rupert's work is, as always, exemplary.
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Back from a long, fun lunch with Lanny and a friend of his. The rehearsal this morning went very well.
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Picked up a few packages.
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Okay, apparently our web host is moving everything to a new data center today - this will take approximately thirty minutes and you won't even notice it, BUT - best not to post from four to four-thirty while they're doing it or you run the risk of the post disappearing. So, for that thirty minutes take a break and then come back and we'll partay.
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Thanks for the warning. I'll set my timer so I don't forget.
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Hello Everyone:
TOD:
CD in Car, Brent Barrett, Frank Sinatra, Adelle
CD In stereo: Celtic Music
DVD: 84 Charring Cross Road
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AND THE QUOTE OF THE DAY IS:
May your hands always be busy.
May your feet always be swift.
May you have a strong foundation.
When the winds of changes shift.
May your hear always be joyful.
May your song always be sung.
May you stay forever young.
Actually, this is a song written by The Great song writer Bob Dylan.
On the other hand, I think his words are sheer poetry, so I guess it really is a poem
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Well I was quite busy today doing things around the house and going shopping with the hubby.
Now, I will relax and start to read Kritzer time.
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I'm not a fan of the songwriters for the show dear reader George saw last night, nor does the idea of a musical of that film appeal to me much. I'm sure Rupert's work is, as always, exemplary.
I was wondering what you would think about the show. The songs weren't especially memorable, either. Good, but similar to other songs/scores.
Also, there were a few whoops from the audience, especially when Walt held out a big, long note at the end of his first big solo. He did well, but the screams from the audience were unnecessary. (I think that they were probably family members...they were male voices.)
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Finally caught up on yesterday. More thanks for the vibes to MBarnum, George and TCB!!!!
And belated vibes to Jrand on Harvey's success and Matthew for the Heights show performance.
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Wonderful to hear the news about Kismet!
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Thanks to JohnG and vixmom for the Last Starfighter mentions the other day.
BK was indeed wonderful in those NYMF readings!!!
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When are we supposed to sign off - is it 7 to 7:30 East coast time?
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The performers were all very good! Mark Jacoby and Gregg Edelman were the two uncles. Walt (the kid), played by Johnny Rabe, had also played Ralphie in the Broadway run of A Christmas Story, which also started at The 5th Avenue. The two guys playing the uncles as young men were quite good, too. Kevin Earley played the younger version of Mark Jacoby's character, but I don't know who played the younger Gregg Edelman. I don't have my program with me and the cast list is not on 5th Avenue's website. Jenny Powers as the princess (I forget her character's name...it's different that what's used in the movie) and Kendra Kassebaum as Walt's mother were well cast. I read the synopsis of the movie and it seemed like she was supposed to be manipulating the kid from the beginning. I didn't get that sense in the musical, at all. It really did seem like she was genuinely just leaving Walt with the uncles so that she could go to business school (or whatever kind of school it was). She did tell Walt to look for the money, but to me, that seemed more like an afterthought, not a real plot device. But it was a minor detraction (and only after reading the movie synopsis).
Otherwise, a very good time was had by all. :D
While it was obvious in the movie that the mother was greedy, I never got the sense the kid allowed himself to be manipulated by her. He was far more in awe of his uncles and their lifestyle and the stories they would tell.
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When are we supposed to sign off - is it 7 to 7:30 East coast time?
It was. I didn't sign off, I just didn't post.
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We're all moved and fine. There was a brief hiccup just a couple of minutes ago, but I'm here and I'm posting and we seem to be back, but please let's have some other postings so I know for sure. Because in an hour the IT guys won't be there to fix any problems.
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Need someone to post. You may have to refresh your browser to make sure you're really here now that we've moved servers.
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I see George listed as here so post already.
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We're all moved and fine. There was a brief hiccup just a couple of minutes ago,
I noticed.
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It seems all is fine now :)
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Bruce did I miss where you answered my question asking how your daughter is doing?
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I see George listed as here so post already.
Here's my post. :) I was out of my cubicle for a while.
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Daughter will be back in a few days for the next phase, then the ordeal will all be done about ten days after that.
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Daughter will be back in a few days for the next phase, then the ordeal will all be done about ten days after that.
Getting near the end, what a relief. Is she handling it ok?
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I couldn't get on at all a few minutes ago. I guess I know why now.
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Rear Window is on Cozi TV.
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Whichever female singers we go with we're hoping to keep it to people based in LA - that makes doing the concert version easier.
Concert version, BK? When might that be?
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Just got a piece of mail from Lady M; it seems to me the Macbeths are trying hard to make amends for their appalling behavior in 2007. Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes!
:o
If they were Jewish I would suspect they were trying to atone for their sins in honor of Yom Kippur.
:)
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Speaking of book covers, here's what I think will be my book cover.
21st CENTURY OLDIES
Volume 1: Turn Defeat Around
PARODY LYRICS - CATEGORIES FROM A TO B
Sing-along parody lyrics by Fred Landau
21st century current events sung to the tune of classic popular music
Nice cover, FJL!
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Awhile back I believe DR Jennifer suggested Keith get a library card. I think it is time to do so. The book I need to read for my November book group is only available with a Kindle so I would be downloading it to his iPad anyway. Frustrating is until I put a hold on the book I don't know how many people are in the queue and I don't have anymore room on my hold list.
DR George do you know how many holds your library permits for eBooks? Six just seems too few in my opinion, especially when the books take so darn long to become available.
Get Keith a card and use it!
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Spoke with Sister Kate. In case you haven't heard, she loves the Benjamin Kritzer books!
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One of the contestants from the upcoming season of SURVIVOR, who lives here in Salem, is holding a garage sale. In fact she is advertising it as such. ;D
She was a contestant on a previous season, but I can't think of her name. As she was never a favorite of mine, I don't have any inclination to go to the sale...besides, looking at the craigslist ad she isn't selling anything that I need or want.
I think her names is Laura. That would be cool though to talk to her about the show.
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I just got an email about a new musical by John Kander, starring David Hyde Pierce. It's called The Landing. Has anyone heard anything about it?
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Awhile back I believe DR Jennifer suggested Keith get a library card. I think it is time to do so. The book I need to read for my November book group is only available with a Kindle so I would be downloading it to his iPad anyway. Frustrating is until I put a hold on the book I don't know how many people are in the queue and I don't have anymore room on my hold list.
DR George do you know how many holds your library permits for eBooks? Six just seems too few in my opinion, especially when the books take so darn long to become available.
Each patron is allowed up to eight holds, but there isn't a limit to the number of holds that a title may accrue. The other factor is that each patron can determine his or her check-out period: 7 days, 14, days or 21 days. I chose 7 days because I don't keep my Wi-Fi turned on, so even though the next patron can get the title after my 7 days are up, the books don't automatically delete from my Kindle when the 7 days are up. I can continue to download additional titles through my computer and keep them...practically forever. :D
I would be happy with 10 holds. It would be easier to keep a couple available to add books I need for my book group that I can't wait for.
I don't understand why Kindle books don't have a return to the library option that Nook books have. Had I realized I was downloading a Kindle book I would have reduced the number of days from 21 to 7.
How many physical books does your library let you put on hold? I know some libraries have limits. I think mine is limitless. Don't know about ebooks because they don't lend to nook or kindle only kobo.
I think 6 is ridiculous, especially if you are waiting so long. I think you should be allowed at least 20 and if they don't want you to have so many ebooks out at the same time they could say that you will be skipped if you already have a certain number of ebooks out.
I am not really sure about the nook vs kindle difference. Interesting.
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Awhile back I believe DR Jennifer suggested Keith get a library card. I think it is time to do so. The book I need to read for my November book group is only available with a Kindle so I would be downloading it to his iPad anyway. Frustrating is until I put a hold on the book I don't know how many people are in the queue and I don't have anymore room on my hold list.
DR George do you know how many holds your library permits for eBooks? Six just seems too few in my opinion, especially when the books take so darn long to become available.
Each patron is allowed up to eight holds, but there isn't a limit to the number of holds that a title may accrue. The other factor is that each patron can determine his or her check-out period: 7 days, 14, days or 21 days. I chose 7 days because I don't keep my Wi-Fi turned on, so even though the next patron can get the title after my 7 days are up, the books don't automatically delete from my Kindle when the 7 days are up. I can continue to download additional titles through my computer and keep them...practically forever. :D
I would be happy with 10 holds. It would be easier to keep a couple available to add books I need for my book group that I can't wait for.
I don't understand why Kindle books don't have a return to the library option that Nook books have. Had I realized I was downloading a Kindle book I would have reduced the number of days from 21 to 7.
How many physical books does your library let you put on hold? I know some libraries have limits. I think mine is limitless. Don't know about ebooks because they don't lend to nook or kindle only kobo.
I think 6 is ridiculous, especially if you are waiting so long. I think you should be allowed at least 20 and if they don't want you to have so many ebooks out at the same time they could say that you will be skipped if you already have a certain number of ebooks out.
I am not really sure about the nook vs kindle difference. Interesting.
I'm not sure what the limit is for holds on regular books is. I never reached it and I had loads of holds.
Originally our library only had Nook books. More & more I'm seeing Kindle and many of those are Kindle only books.
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So sad to find out about Linda Ronstadt.
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Well, it's time for me to go to the theater for the first of the last two performances of "Hollywood Who Done It"! First though, I have to stop at home and get my t-shirt. Last night on the way home from Seattle, we stopped off at our costumer's house (she's and the director are married) and picked up the costumes that she washed. I'm going to bring them since neither of them will be at the show tonight. They live in Tacoma, so it was on the way.
Until later!
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DR Jane or anyone who likes Lisa Gardner the author.
Her new book called Maggie's Man written previously under the name Alicia Scott is on sale today (not sure for how long). She posted that the ebook is $2.99 on nook and kindle.
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/maggies-man-lisa-gardner/1114159322?ean=9781101633502&itm=1&usri=maggie%27s+man
http://www.amazon.com/Maggies-Man-Family-Secrets-ebook/dp/B00B1FG8C2/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=1-1&qid=1379105010
I'm trying to decide whether to get it today or not. I did request it at my library but they didn't buy it yet. I imagine they will (since they have all her other books). I have a ton of gift cards from amazon. But just trying to decide whether to get it.
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Daughter will be back in a few days for the next phase, then the ordeal will all be done about ten days after that.
Getting near the end, what a relief. Is she handling it ok?
As best she can under the circumstances - at this point, I think she just wants it to be done.
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Whichever female singers we go with we're hoping to keep it to people based in LA - that makes doing the concert version easier.
Concert version, BK? When might that be?
Believe me, you will be the FIRST to know - but before that, you'd best book your ticket to the November Kritzerland show - Brent's doing that and is it going to be FUN.
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DR Jane or anyone who likes Lisa Gardner the author.
Her new book called Maggie's Man written previously under the name Alicia Scott is on sale today (not sure for how long). She posted that the ebook is $2.99 on nook and kindle.
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/maggies-man-lisa-gardner/1114159322?ean=9781101633502&itm=1&usri=maggie%27s+man
http://www.amazon.com/Maggies-Man-Family-Secrets-ebook/dp/B00B1FG8C2/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=1-1&qid=1379105010
I'm trying to decide whether to get it today or not. I did request it at my library but they didn't buy it yet. I imagine they will (since they have all her other books). I have a ton of gift cards from amazon. But just trying to decide whether to get it.
Thanks. I will buy it for that price.
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Daughter will be back in a few days for the next phase, then the ordeal will all be done about ten days after that.
Getting near the end, what a relief. Is she handling it ok?
As best she can under the circumstances - at this point, I think she just wants it to be done.
I bet. I'm glad she is doing the best possible.
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SPEEDY HEALING VIBES FOR THE DARLING DAUGHTER OF BRUCE!!!
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Whichever female singers we go with we're hoping to keep it to people based in LA - that makes doing the concert version easier.
Concert version, BK? When might that be?
Believe me, you will be the FIRST to know - but before that, you'd best book your ticket to the November Kritzerland show - Brent's doing that and is it going to be FUN.
I'm flattered! As for the November show, I booked my flight! I didn't know reservations were being taken already. I'll call. My friends who live in the area are going too!
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Continued Vibes to DR ELMOORE
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Continued Vibes to DR ELMOORE
From me too!
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So sad to find out about Linda Ronstadt.
It is, indeed.
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Watching "Lovely to Look At." Great Kern. Not much else in the movie is his equal.
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Good evening, from back at home, dead tired, but in one piece! Looking forward to a great sleep tonight.
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Hope it was a fun trip, ChasSmith.
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Six!
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Whichever female singers we go with we're hoping to keep it to people based in LA - that makes doing the concert version easier.
Concert version, BK? When might that be?
Believe me, you will be the FIRST to know - but before that, you'd best book your ticket to the November Kritzerland show - Brent's doing that and is it going to be FUN.
I'm flattered! As for the November show, I booked my flight! I didn't know reservations were being taken already. I'll call. My friends who live in the area are going too!
Actually they're not really taking reservations yet - they'll start when we do our October show.
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Kathryn Grayson has trilled her final hurrah, the movie has ended and I may have to watch the Fred Astaire version to get this Roberta travesty out of my mind.
Elmore, I want that recording. I know, I have to wait a year.
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And I am off to bed. Good night, all.
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I enjoyed reading about DR CILLA LIZ's 9/11 experiences.....
Thanks JRand.
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From DR Cilla:
It's been a busy busy week. Yesterday I went to the Iowa Court of Appeals. The case before mine was a law suit by a woman who trains service dogs. Drake U barred her from going in the law school with the dogs in training and she sued. The case was dismissed and there was an appeal of the dismissal. SOOOOO the dogs came to watch. Seriously there were about 10 of them in the courtroom and apparently a number of others in a room with closed circuit tv. The dogs are trained to bark when someone knocks on the door, so when the judges knocked to let the bailiff know they were ready to come in, the dogs all barked. It was hysterical They were perfectly behaved during the argument. I have to say, it was something I'm glad I was there for. My argument was pretty dull in comparison
Great story though I'm surprised she even needed to go to court. I thought dogs in training had the same regulations as regular service dogs.
The argument was about what her remedy was under Iowa law. The judge dismissed her case and she was appealing the dismissal
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I'm home. I didn't stay too long after the show because I have to get up real early tomorrow morning. A coworker and I are carpooling to union treasurer training. It'll be a long day.
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Tomorrow is also the last performance of "Hollywood Who Done It"! We're having a cast party after the show, so that will definitely make it a fun evening!
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Tonight's show went quite well. There were more tables in the way of the walls that Guy and I need to pound against, but we made it work. I'm sure that the audience understands the situation. One funny/icky moment (fortunately off stage) was when Guy and I were on the way to the back of the building for one entrance and as we were leaving the front of the building, one of the audience members had left and was trying to get to the bathroom in time...but she didn't. :P She started throwing up in the hall outside the women's room and left a trail leading in. OMG! That was one drunk woman! And yes, it was because she was drunk.
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And since I have to get up very early, I MUST go to bed very early (for me, at least). So, good night all! 8)
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But before I go...Gratuitous Post #160!
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