Haines His Way
Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on October 16, 2013, 12:12:21 AM
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Well, you've read the notes, the notes had bullet points, and now it is time for you to post until the bullet point cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: SCLEROTIC!
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Thanks to dear readers George for adding Sandy's album to that website and to TCB's lovely comments about the album and my song.
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Hello, fellow DRs. I'm back home, and also caught up on all the notes and postings.
The trip was a good one; the wedding went well, and it was good to see the DH and his family. Health issues presented a challenge, making the trip extremely uncomfortable, but everything seems to have resolved itself now. Thanks for all the travel vibes and good wishes!
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It is nice to have the DD back home, as well. While I was away, he was camping out with Grandma. :)
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Morning all.
That is all.
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good morning to all
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Good morning, all.
It's raining again. And I have to slog out into it for a blood test before heading to work.
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for a blood test
I hope the results are that you have some. :)
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I need to remember to take the garbage can out to the curb.
Try to top that!
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:)
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Good morning.
It's windy and hot outside. Would much rather have rain. ;D
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I'm late. Again.
And the day begins.
Mega vibes everyone.
;)
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:)
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Good morning, all! 8:00 came far too early, since I slept pitifully. I slept nicely for an hour, then I woke up just past midnight, and could not go back to sleep. I had some cereal, went back to bed, and then had a very restless night. I am now bathed, dressed, and on my first cup of coffee.
Jerome Moross' daughter Susanna will stop by shortly to visit and check on me before she heads back to Florida. I want to hear all about the event at Columbia, which was for Moross and orchestrator Sid Ramin, another wonderful writer.
I accomplished a bit of work on a couple of Moross projects yesterday, so I've made enough money to pay some bills, and that's really fantastic.
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Good morning, all.
I actually had a decent sleep, making up for the interrupted one of the night before. Today is my ME day for listening and working on music. I don't have enough of those, and there's no reason (or even a lousy excuse) for it. For now, of course...
Coffee!
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Interesting to read of BK watching the STAR TREK movie. I couldn't do it. Not because I think any of the movies would necessarily be "bad", but I'm one of the few people in the U.S. of A. who was never a Trekkie, in any way, from the start. I have probably never seen one episode of the show, from the first season to whatever they've got nowadays, all the way through. Not one. It never interested me. I did see one of the movies, the one about the whales (?), when I accompanied two friends to see it at the Cinerama Dome on an idle Sunday afternoon in December 1986. (Just looked it up: that was Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.)
I have plenty of guilty pleasures that others would be horrified to hear about, so it's sometimes amusing to tell of my abysmally thorough ignorance when it comes to all things Trek.
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DR ChasSmith, I too could give a hoot about STAR TREK. I've never understood the craze.
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Wednesday morning greetings! Yesterday was interesting, but exhausting, and I crashed shortly after I got home from my evening class. Today's shopping trip with Mom is on hold until we see what the weather's doing in a couple of hours. Looks like rain...
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DR ChasSmith, I too could give a hoot about STAR TREK. I've never understood the craze.
Richard and Rob bonded early over Star Trek and I went along for the ride. Not something I'd watch voluntarily, but we had a lot of family fun together watching The Next Generation and Voyager series on TV. One of my favorite memories is of Rob, about age 12, on stage at a Star Trek convention in Cincinnati winning an autographed photo of Gates McFadden for answering Star Trek trivia questions. The keynoter for the event was George Takei.
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Nice DR GINNY!!
My favorite is NEXT GENERATION!!!
I am thinking that eventually the new Star Trek Blu Ray will be around for a few dollars, and I can wait for it.
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Perhaps Sandy will be in my mailbox tomorrow.
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for a blood test
I hope the results are that you have some. :)
I had the same thoughts.
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Page one?
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Welcome back, Sump Pump.
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DR John G: Re: your comments last night about "Evil Under the Sun". I'm not sure who has what regard, but I do believe the film far superior to the story -- and to the literal filming of it with David Suchet as Poirot (Jap, Hastings and Lemon are also in that episode).
The cast, the score, the dialogue and the location all make for a far more engaging adaptation than the actual book
IMO, natcherly.
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I watched the original Star Trek once in awhile when I was a little kid. It was never intentional, as far as know, but just if I happened to switch from channel to channel and it was playing.
Have never watched any of the later Trek series, but have seen a few of the movies. One of them I enjoyed, but do not recall the title.
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1931 - Hollywood, California: Looking north up Vine towards the corner of Hollywood and Vine, before the Dyas department store sign was changed to The Broadway Hollywood and while the Hollywood sign was still the Hollywoodland sign. (This was posted on Facebook on the Masquers Club page).
(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh119/RonPulliam/1931Hollywood.png)[/URL]
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Did I break the forum with the photo?
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No. My post went through.
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Is this my solo shot?
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Yep! Must be! Page
3 2!
Next!
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I've lined up some Blu-rays for "Halloween" viewing. Among them: "The Haunting", "I Married A Witch", "Don't Look Now" and, expected in next week's mail, "The Uninvited."
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Cell-o-phane....
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I'll go my way by myself....
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Gray skies are gonna clear up, put on a happy face...
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And the word of the day is: SCLEROTIC!
And The Song Of The Day Is: HARD HEARTED HANNAH
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The vamp of Savannah?
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That's a great photograph, DR Ron.
Is that another "H" up there in the hills?
Actually, the more I study that picture, the more interesting it gets.
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I spent a lovely hour with Susanna, who is off to the NYPL, and hopefully THE GLASS MENAGERIE. It was great to see her and she look wonderful. We dished, we laughed, and caught up.
I am going to do a bit of Moross work, and hopefully accomplish something. I wish I had a secretary to clean off my work table for me!
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I just finished my first straight-through listen of DEAREST ENEMY. I didn't know it at all, so mostly followed along with libretto and synopsis and relished the sound of those singers and players coming out of The Big Speakers. Will dig into the various liner notes in a little while. As for now...
"Oh. My. God." (As they say.) It's nothing short of a revelation. Thanks and congrats galore to DR Elmore for the love and effort put into these works.
What's crazy is that this is an unparalleled week, with both DEAREST ENEMY and SIMPLY brightening our mailboxes and doorsteps -- because I know I'll be just as blown away by SIMPLY (which was just delivered!) and spouting the same sentiments. We live and post in a very special place with the likes of BK and DR Elmore richening our lives up a little. But both in one week? Hey, every week should be like this. Okay, I'll settle for every month.
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DR John G: Re: your comments last night about "Evil Under the Sun". I'm not sure who has what regard, but I do believe the film far superior to the story -- and to the literal filming of it with David Suchet as Poirot (Jap, Hastings and Lemon are also in that episode).
The cast, the score, the dialogue and the location all make for a far more engaging adaptation than the actual book
IMO, natcherly.
Yeah. Glad to find someone who agrees with me on that one.
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Yep! Must be! Page 3!
Next!
Your counting skills need work, though.
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Great news on the Moross work, Elmore.
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My post went through.
Through what? :)
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Page 3!
They sure count funny up there in northern California! Must be the water...
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A personal customer service nightmare/headache that has gone on for 6 excruciating weeks was just successfully resolved with a simple phone call. Huzzah!
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I'm up, I'm up. I was up several times earlier but I just fell back asleep each time, which I needed. I have to leave in thirty minutes for lunch. But one thing that happened this morning - I think one of those times I was awake I came up with a new name for the next novel that I kind of like - I'll run it by Muse Margaret.
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It's wonderful that you jotted it down and/or remembered it!!
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This is an interesting video of a church near me in Stamford, CT. It is a Presbyterian Church known as the "Fish Church" because it is in the shape/form of a fish. It was built in the 1950s and its design is unique and award-winning. On a sunny day, the inside is truly a sight to behold. This video was captured using a small remote-control helicopter. I have performed in this church many times.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u12wJ3KmUos (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u12wJ3KmUos)
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This is an interesting video of a church near me in Stamford, CT. It is a Presbyterian Church known as the "Fish Church" because it is in the shape/form of a fish. It was built in the 1950s and its design is unique and award-winning. On a sunny day, the inside is truly a sight to behold. This video was captured using a small remote-control helicopter. I have performed in this church many times.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u12wJ3KmUos (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u12wJ3KmUos)
That's beautiful.
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DR ChasSmith, thanks for the kind words on DE. To echo BK, please post a review on Amazon!
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Glad you are back DR SINGDAW!
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I like the movie EVIL UNDER THE SUN very much.....particularly Mr. Clay.
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Yep! Must be! Page 3!
Next!
Your counting skills need work, though.
Who woulda thunk we were on page 1 at that time of morning?
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I like the movie EVIL UNDER THE SUN very much.....particularly Mr. Clay.
Mr. Clay or Mr. Clay's often barely clad body?
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DR ChasSmith, thanks for the kind words on DE. To echo BK, please post a review on Amazon!
Review coming. It needs to percolate a little more.
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My post went through.
Through what? :)
Through your digestive system, that's what!
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RE: Evil Under the Sun...
I love the line, I'm paraphrasing here, spoken by one ex-chorine to another: "No one can throw up their legs higher or wider than you, my dear!"
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I like the movie EVIL UNDER THE SUN very much.....particularly Mr. Clay.
Mr. Clay or Mr. Clay's often barely clad body?
Redundant -3
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Great Chicago review for ONCE!
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-10-10/entertainment/ct-ott-1011-once-review-20131010_1_love-letter-dublin-director-john-tiffany
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!!! Page 3 !!!
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The infamous Mr. Clay:
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/mrclay_zpsdbacff57.jpg)
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RE: Evil Under the Sun...
I love the line, I'm paraphrasing here, spoken by one ex-chorine to another: "No one can throw up their legs higher or wider than you, my dear!"
Quoting:
Daphne (Maggie Smith) about Arlena (Diana Rigg): "Arlena and I were in the chorus of a show together, not that I could ever compete. Even in those days, she could always throw her legs up in the air higher than any of us ... and wider."
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Great Chicago review for ONCE!
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-10-10/entertainment/ct-ott-1011-once-review-20131010_1_love-letter-dublin-director-john-tiffany
This is the same John Tiffany who wants to rework Company.
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Great Chicago review for ONCE!
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-10-10/entertainment/ct-ott-1011-once-review-20131010_1_love-letter-dublin-director-john-tiffany
This is the same John Tiffany who wants to rework Company.
He's a good director, but that doesn't mean I think his approach to COMPANY makes sense.
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Just for fun:
(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh119/RonPulliam/ElfName.png)
I'm Jolly Pickle-Pants
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Bubbles Pointy-Toes. But that's been my stage name since pretty much forever, so what's the big deal.
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I'm Jolly Pickle-Pants
You certainly are! ;D
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Great Chicago review for ONCE!
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-10-10/entertainment/ct-ott-1011-once-review-20131010_1_love-letter-dublin-director-john-tiffany
This is the same John Tiffany who wants to rework Company.
He's a good director, but that doesn't mean I think his approach to COMPANY makes sense.
I agree with you. That said, he may not be taking the approach of the original. It sounds like he wants a rewritten book and the chance to make a whole new Company.
It's unnecessary, I know. And it could lead to something horrible, like, say, "On a Clear Day ..." II.
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Puddin Pickle-Pants. Pleased to meet you.
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I'm not Cookie Sugar Socks.
But I want to be.
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I'm not Cookie Sugar Socks.
But I want to be.
That is who you will forever be in my mind!
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I'm not Cookie Sugar Socks.
But I want to be.
Are you, in fact, Happy Sugar-Socks?
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Puddin Pickle-Pants. Pleased to meet you.
We must be related, along with Elmore3003 who is Tinker Pickle-Pants.
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Actually, I am Happy Pickle Pants.
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Cats and Dogs: Can't We All Just Get Along? :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNswRK4cBlA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNswRK4cBlA)
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I'm PERKY PEPPERMINT
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Actually, I am Happy Pickle Pants.
My long-lost 10th cousin twelve times removed?
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Bubbles Pointy-Toes. But that's been my stage name since pretty much forever, so what's the big deal.
LOL! What's your drag name? (name of your first pet combined with the name of the first street on which you lived).
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Actually, I am Happy Pickle Pants.
You always were!
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Actually, I am Happy Pickle Pants.
You always were!
ROTFL
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Nipper Floppy-Feet (but I don't have floppy feet).
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I like the movie EVIL UNDER THE SUN very much.....particularly Mr. Clay.
Mr. Clay or Mr. Clay's often barely clad body?
Do I need to see this movie?
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Actually, I am Happy Pickle Pants.
You always were!
And you, Sir Larry, are truly my Dearest Enemy. ;D
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I like the movie EVIL UNDER THE SUN very much.....particularly Mr. Clay.
Mr. Clay or Mr. Clay's often barely clad body?
Do I need to see this movie?
See "Lady Chatterley's Lover" first (the one with Sylvia Kristel and Nicholas Clay). THEN watch this one.
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I am Puddin' Sugar-Socks or Ricky St. Clair, depending on my gig for the night.
Yes DR MBARNUM you need to see both of the referenced films.
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Actually, I am Happy Pickle Pants.
You always were!
And you, Sir Larry, are truly my Dearest Enemy. ;D
Tee Hee! :-* :-* :-*
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I am Puddin' Sugar-Socks or Ricky St. Clair, depending on my gig for the night.
Yes DR MBARNUM you need to see both of the referenced films.
For Mikey it will be like a mega sugar rush. His little head will explode!
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Back from a nice lunch with Adryan Russ, who's assisting me on the revue. I feel better now about our rehearsal sched, which should work out fine if everyone works hard and if I can keep to the schedule we've made - which means I'd start blocking on next Thursday and be finished with the basics of that by Sunday.
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Picked up one package.
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Actually, I am Happy Pickle Pants.
You always were!
It's like that Mary Boland quote from "The Women": "I am Dandy Gelatine!"
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Meat loaf in the oven and, man, do I need comfort food today. Mom backed, tearfully, out of our shopping trip and we'll try again tomorrow. Either way, I will check on her tomorrow and who knows what I'll find. So, with my unplanned free time today, I sat down to finish the book we're discussing tomorrow evening - Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried. Beautifully written, but it brings back a lot of depressing memories of the Vietnam Era. Then, I got an email announcing this Estate Sale (http://relogisticsestateservices.com/photo_gallery/estate-sale-middletown) at the home of a good friend here in Middletown. She's still alive, but downsizing. I've sat on a lot of the furniture she's selling and eaten off a lot of the dishes.
Meat loaf and mac 'n' cheese are definitely called for tonight!
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My elf name is Merry Pointy-Toes, but I'm not living up to my first name right now.
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I like the movie EVIL UNDER THE SUN very much.....particularly Mr. Clay.
Mr. Clay or Mr. Clay's often barely clad body?
Do I need to see this movie?
It's most enjoyable.
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I am Puddin' Sugar-Socks or Ricky St. Clair, depending on my gig for the night.
Yes DR MBARNUM you need to see both of the referenced films.
aka Dinky-Boo Young here.
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Meat loaf in the oven and, man, do I need comfort food today. Mom backed, tearfully, out of our shopping trip and we'll try again tomorrow. Either way, I will check on her tomorrow and who knows what I'll find. So, with my unplanned free time today, I sat down to finish the book we're discussing tomorrow evening - Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried. Beautifully written, but it brings back a lot of depressing memories of the Vietnam Era. Then, I got an email announcing this Estate Sale (http://relogisticsestateservices.com/photo_gallery/estate-sale-middletown) at the home of a good friend here in Middletown. She's still alive, but downsizing. I've sat on a lot of the furniture she's selling and eaten off a lot of the dishes.
Meat loaf and mac 'n' cheese are definitely called for tonight!
Tim teaches up the road from here in San Marcos. I remember reading that book and agree with you that it's emotionally unsettling.
Meat and carbs. Those are things I carry.
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Meat loaf in the oven and, man, do I need comfort food today. Mom backed, tearfully, out of our shopping trip and we'll try again tomorrow. Either way, I will check on her tomorrow and who knows what I'll find. So, with my unplanned free time today, I sat down to finish the book we're discussing tomorrow evening - Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried. Beautifully written, but it brings back a lot of depressing memories of the Vietnam Era. Then, I got an email announcing this Estate Sale (http://relogisticsestateservices.com/photo_gallery/estate-sale-middletown) at the home of a good friend here in Middletown. She's still alive, but downsizing. I've sat on a lot of the furniture she's selling and eaten off a lot of the dishes.
Meat loaf and mac 'n' cheese are definitely called for tonight!
Is that Dr Aimee's estate sale? Meat loaf and mac'n'cheese sounds taboo!
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I think I'm finishing off the cauliflower tonight!
I'd rather have meat loaf and mac'n'cheese.
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Thanks for the laugh, DR John G!
The reason we're reading this book is that it's the selection for Middletown's Big Read (http://www.neabigread.org/communities/?community_id=2174), which is spearheaded by the wonderful staff at the library where my career began.
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Hello, fellow DRs. I'm back home, and also caught up on all the notes and postings.
The trip was a good one; the wedding went well, and it was good to see the DH and his family. Health issues presented a challenge, making the trip extremely uncomfortable, but everything seems to have resolved itself now. Thanks for all the travel vibes and good wishes!
I hope you are okay, SlingBlade!
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Meat loaf in the oven and, man, do I need comfort food today. Mom backed, tearfully, out of our shopping trip and we'll try again tomorrow. Either way, I will check on her tomorrow and who knows what I'll find. So, with my unplanned free time today, I sat down to finish the book we're discussing tomorrow evening - Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried. Beautifully written, but it brings back a lot of depressing memories of the Vietnam Era. Then, I got an email announcing this Estate Sale (http://relogisticsestateservices.com/photo_gallery/estate-sale-middletown) at the home of a good friend here in Middletown. She's still alive, but downsizing. I've sat on a lot of the furniture she's selling and eaten off a lot of the dishes.
Meat loaf and mac 'n' cheese are definitely called for tonight!
Is that Dr Aimee's estate sale? Meat loaf and mac'n'cheese sounds taboo!
No, DR Elmore, it's Dr. Patterson.
As long as we're blowing our diets tonight, I think I'll bake a couple of the apple dumpling thingies that we have in the freezer:
(http://www.omahasteaks.com/gifs/big/d036.jpg)
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Dang, that looks good. Just add melted butter.
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And maybe some ice cream.
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And maybe a touch of whipped cream.
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Just vanilla frozen yogurt, DR John G.
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Okay, you New York people, Sandy needs bodies for her show tomorrow night at the Metropolitan Room. I read lots o' posts here from New York people who go to everything, and yet so far only ChasSmith has taken up her offer to comp in (food, drink and cover) anyone from this here site. So, why don't you get off your butt cheeks and go see her - she's great, it's a fun show filled with some of the best songs ever written and all you have to do is drop me a PM so I can get your name on the list. Also, bring friends or just tell your friends but she'd like to get another twenty to thirty people in there. Spread the word like fine pate.
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Meat loaf in the oven and, man, do I need comfort food today. Mom backed, tearfully, out of our shopping trip and we'll try again tomorrow. Either way, I will check on her tomorrow and who knows what I'll find. So, with my unplanned free time today, I sat down to finish the book we're discussing tomorrow evening - Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried. Beautifully written, but it brings back a lot of depressing memories of the Vietnam Era. Then, I got an email announcing this Estate Sale (http://relogisticsestateservices.com/photo_gallery/estate-sale-middletown) at the home of a good friend here in Middletown. She's still alive, but downsizing. I've sat on a lot of the furniture she's selling and eaten off a lot of the dishes.
Meat loaf and mac 'n' cheese are definitely called for tonight!
Sorry about the tearful part of your post, but man alive, Mac n chees and meat loaf sound sooooo good right now!
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Must go jog now.
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A personal customer service nightmare/headache that has gone on for 6 excruciating weeks was just successfully resolved with a simple phone call. Huzzah!
Congrats, Singdaw!
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I'm up, I'm up. I was up several times earlier but I just fell back asleep each time, which I needed. I have to leave in thirty minutes for lunch. But one thing that happened this morning - I think one of those times I was awake I came up with a new name for the next novel that I kind of like - I'll run it by Muse Margaret.
Good news, BK!
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This is an interesting video of a church near me in Stamford, CT. It is a Presbyterian Church known as the "Fish Church" because it is in the shape/form of a fish. It was built in the 1950s and its design is unique and award-winning. On a sunny day, the inside is truly a sight to behold. This video was captured using a small remote-control helicopter. I have performed in this church many times.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u12wJ3KmUos (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u12wJ3KmUos)
Wow! That really is a beautiful building.
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Just for fun:
(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh119/RonPulliam/ElfName.png)
I'm Jolly Pickle-Pants
Merry Peppermint, here!
There's an elf in "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" (she's not a dwarf!). I'll bring this to the show on Thursday. :)
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Okay, you New York people, Sandy needs bodies for her show tomorrow night at the Metropolitan Room. I read lots o' posts here from New York people who go to everything, and yet so far only ChasSmith has taken up her offer to comp in (food, drink and cover) anyone from this here site. So, why don't you get off your butt cheeks and go see her - she's great, it's a fun show filled with some of the best songs ever written and all you have to do is drop me a PM so I can get your name on the list. Also, bring friends or just tell your friends but she'd like to get another twenty to thirty people in there. Spread the word like fine pate.
I wish I could be there!! But I can't. :(
~~~Break Legs (vocal chords?) Vibes for Sandy!!~~~
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Jingle Superplum
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Cookie Monkey-Buns at your service.
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Of course, if I'm being formal my name is Gingerbread Pointy-Toes!
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Our dinner was delicious, if I do say so myself. We're waiting a while for dessert...
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Meanwhile, I'm trying a household hint I found on Facebook. To remove rust stains from your dishwasher, run it empty with lemonade flavor Kool-Aid in the soap dispenser. Richard and I had to ask several people at Kroger where to find Kool-Aid and learned that there's half an aisle of "Powdered Drink Mixes." Who knew?
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Okay, you New York people, Sandy needs bodies for her show tomorrow night at the Metropolitan Room. I read lots o' posts here from New York people who go to everything, and yet so far only ChasSmith has taken up her offer to comp in (food, drink and cover) anyone from this here site. So, why don't you get off your butt cheeks and go see her - she's great, it's a fun show filled with some of the best songs ever written and all you have to do is drop me a PM so I can get your name on the list. Also, bring friends or just tell your friends but she'd like to get another twenty to thirty people in there. Spread the word like fine pate.
If it were 4 weeks from tomorrow, we'd be there in a New York minute!
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Had my meeting today. After much thought I wasn't very gung ho going into it, but decided to listen anyway. They are interested in getting into the market here and have wanted to for 10 years but haven't been able to figure out a way to do it. With a couple little exceptions, I have the market here. I'm not going to give it to them without a whole lot in return. They made and offer, but it wasn't nearly what I want. The firm really does want me and scheduled one more meeting, but I'm going to cancel it. It's a definite no. It was a great experience because I had to really look at my challenges and my strengths and it made me realize what I have built. Edith was thrilled I'm going to say no. So am I :)
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I did make apples and onions a couple weeks ago. It was very good. I may have to make it again tomorrow.
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My favorite line "Well, yes, you're worth way more than this, but I have to think about cash flow" LOL
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DR Cillaliz, it's been interesting to follow this opportunity with you. Sounds like you (and Edith) are pleased with the decision.
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My favorite line "Well, yes, your worth way more than this, but I have to think about cash flow" LOL
Like you don't?
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My favorite line "Well, yes, your worth way more than this, but I have to think about cash flow" LOL
Like you don't?
Exactly. We are both very pleased with the decision
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Time to head to band rehearsal. Our first concert of the year is on Sunday so I don't want to miss tonight
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Sandy's CD arrived today. I will listen tomorrow morning before physical therapy. I was tempted to go tomorrow night but I have no idea when I get out of physical therapy on how I will feel. I know it will be a good show.
The New York contingent is low these days: we've lost Noel, Tom Nondorf, TPunk, and William Orr.
Have I forgotten anyone? I loathed Bill Lurie.
I forgot Julie! I miss her a lot.
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Had my meeting today. After much thought I wasn't very gung ho going into it, but decided to listen anyway. They are interested in getting into the market here and have wanted to for 10 years but haven't been able to figure out a way to do it. With a couple little exceptions, I have the market here. I'm not going to give it to them without a whole lot in return. They made and offer, but it wasn't nearly what I want. The firm really does want me and scheduled one more meeting, but I'm going to cancel it. It's a definite no. It was a great experience because I had to really look at my challenges and my strengths and it made me realize what I have built. Edith was thrilled I'm going to say no. So am I :)
Good for you. It's nice to be wanted, isn't it? Sometimes it's better though to stay on your own.
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My favorite line "Well, yes, you're worth way more than this, but I have to think about cash flow" LOL
Well, then, don't expand, jerk! You did the right thing.
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Have fun at band rehearsal. Let us know your repertoire for the concert.
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My friend Jackson may be joining us this evening as our newest member. He's one smart kid!
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Good for you, DR Cillaliz! :)
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I look forward to listening to Sandy's CD, and would love to be a her Gershwin show tomorrow night, but Thursday night is choir rehearsal night... :-\
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Thanks, DR TCB. Yes, everything is fine now. And I have prescription pain pills to spare!
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DR Jane, what Samsung smartphone did Keith just get? I have a new Galaxy Note 3. It's big (a 5.7" screen), and I am really loving it!
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My favorite line "Well, yes, your worth way more than this, but I have to think about cash flow" LOL
Like you don't?
Exactly. We are both very pleased with the decision
Congrats on your decision. And, at least you can say you were asked. :)
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Thanks for the introduction, Larry!
Hello, everyone! My name is Jackson. I'm a 19-year-old Boston University sophomore, originally hailing from Orlando. I love tune-filled musicals and well-written sitcoms. My current major is Film/TV with an emphasis on the latter. (That was indeed a DAMN YANKEES reference.)
My favorite sitcoms include I LOVE LUCY, THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW, THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW, CHEERS, and FRASIER. (With many more in between!) I started collecting when I was about 10 and continue to enjoy finding new shows to sink my teeth into. LUCY is my favorite; as an early birthday present, my parents took me to Jamestown for her 100th birthday celebration in 2011. Nothing is as exciting as a well-constucted situation comedy.*
I was an active participant in Orlando's theatrical community for about 12 years, but really fell in love with the works of Cole Porter after playing in a production of ANYTHING GOES. From there my love of Porter merged with a love of Ethel Merman, and I began my musical theatre collecting. My favorite composers are Porter, the Gershwins, Berlin, Rodgers & Hart, and Arlen. (With many more in between!) It's a thrill for me to find a new score or a new song -- I just discovered Berlin's "When You Walked Out (Someone Else Walked Right In)" from the 1923 MUSIC BOX REVUE and have been playing it all day!
I'm always interested in meeting new people who love discussing the things that I do, which aside from sitcoms and musicals, also include Pre-Code cinema, XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS, and Tallulah Bankhead.
Larry told me this was the place to be, and I look forward to joining your discussions!
Jackson
*Except, perhaps, a nice loud musical comedy overture.
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DR Jackson, I think you will fit right in very nicely! However, if DR MBarnum asks you if you go to a gym or work out, run for your life!
Our resident Lucille Ball fanatic is JRand63, and I'm sure you and he will have much to discuss. I think we are quite a wonderful group of psychological studies in dementia and obsession. BK runs the loony bin and hosts the continuous party that is HHW!
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Welcome aboard, DR Jackson!
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This is an interesting video of a church near me in Stamford, CT. It is a Presbyterian Church known as the "Fish Church" because it is in the shape/form of a fish. It was built in the 1950s and its design is unique and award-winning. On a sunny day, the inside is truly a sight to behold. This video was captured using a small remote-control helicopter. I have performed in this church many times.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u12wJ3KmUos (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u12wJ3KmUos)
Wow! That really is a beautiful building.
Sure is!
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Welcome, new DR upperco!
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Welcome to upperco!
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elmore, if you're up to it, just show up at show time and tell them you're Sandy's guest. What about FJL? What about Ben? I believe they're both New Yorkers and from what I read on this board they go to LOTS and LOTS of shows.
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Welcome new D(ear)R(eader) upperco (aka Jackson)!
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I said DR Jackson, but it is indeed DR upperco!
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Just sent off a humungous amount of sheet music - I used Hightail and sent it all to everyone and then I'll tell them which they should each print out - probably do that by Friday. Added one song to our finale that will really be anthemic and great.
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A big, warm, HHW welcome to new DR upperco! :) We are glad you are here. With that (lengthy) list of interests, you will fit right in!
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What about Vixmom and the other Vixes?
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(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/kitten_zps65e7c714.jpg)
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There's a slim chance that a friend of mine here, who bought and LOVES the Christmas album, could join -- but as luck seems to have it this week, she too is suffering from having wrenched her back, and probably needs a couple more days of rest. If by any chance that has markedly improved by tomorrow morning, I will let BK know right away.
Also, and regardless of which way that goes, if DR Elmore SHOULD find himself feeling up to it, I will be driving into upper Manhattan at 6 p.m. or so. (Earlier, actually, if the other friend cannot make it.) Oy!
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At least that got us onto PAGE SIX!
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There's a slim chance that a friend of mine here, who bought and LOVES the Christmas album, could join -- but as luck seems to have it this week, she too is suffering from having wrenched her back, and probably needs a couple more days of rest. If by any chance that has markedly improved by tomorrow morning, I will let BK know right away.
Also, and regardless of which way that goes, if DR Elmore SHOULD find himself feeling up to it, I will be driving into upper Manhattan at 6 p.m. or so. (Earlier, actually, if the other friend cannot make it.) Oy!
DR ChasSmith, if I decide I'm up to getting out, I'll let you know .
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No posts in an hour? Oy!
I'm off to bed.
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I'm still at work paying invoices. Today is the cut-off to get them paid by the end of this month.
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And I'm listening to First Date (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EU8RBQ4/). I certainly enjoy Zachary Levi and Krysta Rodriguez (she's from SMASH). It was only recently that I'd found out that Zachary Levi was originally cast as Dr. Frankenstein in Young Frankenstein, but had to drop out because he got the TV show, "Chuck." I got to see Roger Bart in the Seattle pre-Broadway run of Young Frankenstein and thought he was terrific. I also really liked the show "Chuck." It would've been interesting to see how he would've been in the role.
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I'm not Cookie Sugar Socks.
But I want to be.
Are you, in fact, Happy Sugar-Socks?
I am Happy Sugar-Socks
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Sure you are. :) :)
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Watched part of a motion picture on Blu and Ray, since I'll have no time later. In about twenty minutes I'll head over to the Monica of Santa to meet with a set and lighting person. If I don't feel he's the right one for us, they have others, but this was their first choice but I was warned he can be persnickety and there's no reason for that on a show as simple as this one. I have very specific ideas about the set and how it functions - the design is up to whoever but it has to work in the way I'm envisioning. And it has to be designed and taped out by next Thursday, which is when I begin blocking.
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Just for fun:
(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh119/RonPulliam/ElfName.png)
I'm Jolly Pickle-Pants
Sugarplum Sugar socks? It could be worse. I was almost Sugarplum Sugarplum.
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Really hoping for no traffic.
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Welcome, DR upperco. As you might be able to tell from my quote below, I'm a Porter fanatic, too. (And a gin fan.) What's your favorite Porter tune?
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Good for you, DR Cillaliz. Great move.
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Our dinner was delicious, if I do say so myself. We're waiting a while for dessert...
And I ended up having nothing for dinner. But tap class was fun.
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Good for you, DR Cillaliz. Great move.
Yes, that decision takes guts and smarts. Congrats.
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What about Vixmom and the other Vixes?
Vixmom and Vixdad are celebrating their wedding anniversary tomorrow and we have just discussed BK's generous offer as it seemed a fun way to celebrate but realistically we would never make it into the city in time for the 7 PM show let alone the 6:30 doors open time - if it were in the weekend we would have loved to have been there
The Vixter is working tomorrow night
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(((Ginny)))
Meatloaf and mac-n-cheese sound good
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ASK BK
I see Criterion is releasing It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World. They will be releasing the General Release version and 197 minute version
"New high-definition digital transfer of a 197-minute extended version of the film, reconstructed and restored by Robert A. Harris using visual and audio material from the longer original road-show version—including some scenes that have been returned to the film here for the first time—with 5.1 surround Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray"
Do you know if this is a "new version" or the same version that was released with footage that was never meant to be part of the film.
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and since tomorrow IS our wedding anniversary and since the Vixter IS working tomorrow night , I am sure you will forgive me if I am E & T tomorrow
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Cilla - good for you!
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Elmore I have finished he first disc of Dearest Enemy and will be starting on CD 2 in the morning - as I have a short commute
Over the weekend I intend to give it a serious listen with libretto in hand - but the music and singing is beautiful and I imagine the theatre was filled with appreciative laughter with the descriptions of New York and its residents
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welcome newest DR Upperco!
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My elf name is Merry Pointy-Toes, but I'm not living up to my first name right now.
Vibes to you, Ginny and to your mother!
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Okay, you New York people, Sandy needs bodies for her show tomorrow night at the Metropolitan Room. I read lots o' posts here from New York people who go to everything, and yet so far only ChasSmith has taken up her offer to comp in (food, drink and cover) anyone from this here site. So, why don't you get off your butt cheeks and go see her - she's great, it's a fun show filled with some of the best songs ever written and all you have to do is drop me a PM so I can get your name on the list. Also, bring friends or just tell your friends but she'd like to get another twenty to thirty people in there. Spread the word like fine pate.
I wish!
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Sandy's CD arrived today. I will listen tomorrow morning before physical therapy. I was tempted to go tomorrow night but I have no idea when I get out of physical therapy on how I will feel. I know it will be a good show.
The New York contingent is low these days: we've lost Noel, Tom Nondorf, TPunk, and William Orr.
Have I forgotten anyone? I loathed Bill Lurie.
I forgot Julie! I miss her a lot.
jason and jose
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So, I'm driving home from band, minding my own business, sitting behind several cars waiting for the red light to change when I hear "screech...Bang...." and then they hit me. Sheesh! I was lucky the poor car in the middle took the brunt of the accident. My poor car has a broken back bumper and I'm not sure if the back door or spare tire was hurt, but it's not too bad. I'm a little sore and am hoping that it's not whiplash....I'll know in the am.
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Had my meeting today. After much thought I wasn't very gung ho going into it, but decided to listen anyway. They are interested in getting into the market here and have wanted to for 10 years but haven't been able to figure out a way to do it. With a couple little exceptions, I have the market here. I'm not going to give it to them without a whole lot in return. They made and offer, but it wasn't nearly what I want. The firm really does want me and scheduled one more meeting, but I'm going to cancel it. It's a definite no. It was a great experience because I had to really look at my challenges and my strengths and it made me realize what I have built. Edith was thrilled I'm going to say no. So am I :)
You should tell them that if they throw in a all-expense paid trip to New York and a dependable cat sitter, they got a deal.
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LOL TCB. It would take more than that
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Had my meeting today. After much thought I wasn't very gung ho going into it, but decided to listen anyway. They are interested in getting into the market here and have wanted to for 10 years but haven't been able to figure out a way to do it. With a couple little exceptions, I have the market here. I'm not going to give it to them without a whole lot in return. They made and offer, but it wasn't nearly what I want. The firm really does want me and scheduled one more meeting, but I'm going to cancel it. It's a definite no. It was a great experience because I had to really look at my challenges and my strengths and it made me realize what I have built. Edith was thrilled I'm going to say no. So am I :)
Good for you. It's nice to be wanted, isn't it?
It used to be.
As an actor!
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Dearest Enemy is on. So, I'm in the mood to listen and not to work. But I must do something tonight.
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Seven
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Page Seven!
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DR Jane, what Samsung smartphone did Keith just get? I have a new Galaxy Note 3. It's big (a 5.7" screen), and I am really loving it!
Size counts?
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Wae-Ling and I were out and about very early this morning. We had a nice sighting:
http://www.andthisiswhatisaw.net/2013/10/tarantula.html
DON'T CLICK ON THIS, VIXMOM!!!
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So sorry to hear about your accident, Cillaliz. I hope it's not bad.
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Thanks for the introduction, Larry!
Hello, everyone! My name is Jackson. I'm a 19-year-old Boston University sophomore, originally hailing from Orlando. I love tune-filled musicals and well-written sitcoms. My current major is Film/TV with an emphasis on the latter. (That was indeed a DAMN YANKEES reference.)
Larry told me this was the place to be, and I look forward to joining your discussions!
Jackson
*Except, perhaps, a nice loud musical comedy overture.
Welcome, Jackson!
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I think I'm going to be fine. I am icing my neck and shoulder (the other shoulder from last year) but I really don't think it's going to be bad. I feel bad for my car, but it's drivable and fixable. The guy in the middle car really looked like he was hurting. He left in an ambulance. The other two cars weren't drivable, so I'm really lucky
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Welcome DR Upperco
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Welcome, DR Upperco! This is indeed The Place to Be!
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Laura, it's a beauty. And I'm glad I didn't run into him or her.
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No more work tonight. Too exhausted.
Good night, all.
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It's been a long day. I'm going to get some sleep.
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It was walking right in the middle of the road that went to the lake. We waved down traffic and had them go around us. They were glad to, when they saw it.
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DR Jackson, I think you will fit right in very nicely! However, if DR MBarnum asks you if you go to a gym or work out, run for your life!
Our resident Lucille Ball fanatic is JRand63, and I'm sure you and he will have much to discuss. I think we are quite a wonderful group of psychological studies in dementia and obsession. BK runs the loony bin and hosts the continuous party that is HHW!
DR Jackson, I think you will fit right in very nicely! However, if DR MBarnum asks you if you go to a gym or work out, run for your life!
Our resident Lucille Ball fanatic is JRand63, and I'm sure you and he will have much to discuss. I think we are quite a wonderful group of psychological studies in dementia and obsession. BK runs the loony bin and hosts the continuous party that is HHW!
elmore, I hope you warned DR upperco that we were all in our twenties and thirties. Except for you who lived thru the Twenties and Thirties?
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Wae-Ling and I were out and about very early this morning. We had a nice sighting:
http://www.andthisiswhatisaw.net/2013/10/tarantula.html
Oh My!
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ASK BK
I see Criterion is releasing It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World. They will be releasing the General Release version and 197 minute version
"New high-definition digital transfer of a 197-minute extended version of the film, reconstructed and restored by Robert A. Harris using visual and audio material from the longer original road-show version—including some scenes that have been returned to the film here for the first time—with 5.1 surround Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray"
Do you know if this is a "new version" or the same version that was released with footage that was never meant to be part of the film.
I love that movie! I'll have to get this!
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Wae-Ling and I were out and about very early this morning. We had a nice sighting:
http://www.andthisiswhatisaw.net/2013/10/tarantula.html
:o
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So, I'm driving home from band, minding my own business, sitting behind several cars waiting for the red light to change when I hear "screech...Bang...." and then they hit me. Sheesh! I was lucky the poor car in the middle took the brunt of the accident. My poor car has a broken back bumper and I'm not sure if the back door or spare tire was hurt, but it's not too bad. I'm a little sore and am hoping that it's not whiplash....I'll know in the am.
Oh, no! At least you weren't doing the hitting.
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Well, I should probably leave work now. I think I'm turning into Vixmom in that respect. ;)
Today is the cut-off to pay all the invoices for this month and there have been some issues that will need to be resolved tomorrow. Nothing major, but I MUST leave work by 5:15 at the latest so that I can get to the theater. The show must go on!
Until later!
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Cilla I am so sorry about your accident - I hope you have no ill effects
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Welcome, DR upperco. As you might be able to tell from my quote below, I'm a Porter fanatic, too. (And a gin fan.) What's your favorite Porter tune?
Thank God! I thought you were going to ask upperco what is his favorite mixed drink.
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speaking of accidents, I nearly had one when I clicked on Laura's link --
I wasn't smart enough to read the link before I clicked
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I'm sorry, Vixmom. I edited my post, but I wasn't fast enough.
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It was quite a siper.
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Apparently the government is reopened for business in case anybody's interested, oh and it's not going to default on the debt at least not for a couple of months
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It was quite a siper.
I can't like those sipers
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I'm sorry, Vixmom. I edited my post, but I wasn't fast enough.
I thank you for your efforts on my behalf though! :-*
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So, I'm driving home from band, minding my own business, sitting behind several cars waiting for the red light to change when I hear "screech...Bang...." and then they hit me. Sheesh! I was lucky the poor car in the middle took the brunt of the accident. My poor car has a broken back bumper and I'm not sure if the back door or spare tire was hurt, but it's not too bad. I'm a little sore and am hoping that it's not whiplash....I'll know in the am.
Oh my gosh, Cilla, I hope you are okay. I can't believe this happened to you.
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I don't think I will look at DR Laura's link.
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I think Cilla needs a new car to discourage people from constantly crashing into her... something like this
(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/cillasnewcar_zps792f9bf0.jpg) (http://s238.photobucket.com/user/HHWgroup/media/cillasnewcar_zps792f9bf0.jpg.html)
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Welcome to you, DR upperco. I think you will like it here!
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I think Cilla needs a new car to discourage people from constantly crashing into her... something like this
(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/cillasnewcar_zps792f9bf0.jpg) (http://s238.photobucket.com/user/HHWgroup/media/cillasnewcar_zps792f9bf0.jpg.html)
That might help!
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G'night!
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I don't think I will look at DR Laura's link.
wise move!
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ASK BK
I see Criterion is releasing It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World. They will be releasing the General Release version and 197 minute version
"New high-definition digital transfer of a 197-minute extended version of the film, reconstructed and restored by Robert A. Harris using visual and audio material from the longer original road-show version—including some scenes that have been returned to the film here for the first time—with 5.1 surround Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray"
Do you know if this is a "new version" or the same version that was released with footage that was never meant to be part of the film.
It's not the same as the laserdisc "cut" - this was supervised by Bob Harris - I was at the lab with him one afternoon when he was working on it - I've known about this for three months but could say nothing. I think everyone will be pleased.
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Had a good meeting with the set and lighting guy - very talented and he "got" immediately the kind of thing I was looking for. He has to make sure his sched will work, but I really think he wants to do this a lot - he liked all my little ideas and even his rough sketch of how he thought it should look was great and kind of perfect.