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Title: WELCOME 2014!
Post by: bk on January 01, 2014, 12:03:41 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes welcomed 2014 with open arms, and now it is time for you to post until the 2014 cows come home.
Title: Re: WELCOME 2014!
Post by: bk on January 01, 2014, 12:05:18 AM
And the word of the day is: BOUNTIFUL!
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2014, 12:08:32 AM
And now - Dino at the piano.
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Post by: George on January 01, 2014, 12:12:09 AM
HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE!! ;D
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2014, 12:12:29 AM
That's what I'M talkin' about.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2014, 12:39:53 AM
In bed now and ready to sleep.
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Post by: George on January 01, 2014, 12:41:39 AM
I'm having a hard time keeping my eyes open.  I'm off to bed, too.

Good night, all!
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Post by: Ginny on January 01, 2014, 05:04:45 AM
New Year's Day greetings!  We're home for the day, watching the Rose a Parade and college bowl games.  Rob and Mary Linda will be here to cheer on the Michigan State Spartans in the Rose Bowl.  In a little while I'll start chili in the crockpot and prepare a veggie tray.
Title: Re: WELCOME 2014!
Post by: FJL on January 01, 2014, 05:32:02 AM
Happy New Year.  i can't believe I fell asleep during Kathy Griffin and Anderson Cooper's show.
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Post by: FJL on January 01, 2014, 05:35:20 AM
Kathy Griffin had an interesting moment during Macklemore and Ryan's segment, where you could tell her mind was working on a joke, but then Macklemore got so wonderfully and touchingly sincere that Kathy Griffin had to NOT make a joke and you could see her suppressing a joke.  (I think.)
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Post by: FJL on January 01, 2014, 05:35:33 AM
Anyway, it's a post.  :)
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 01, 2014, 06:04:10 AM
Good morning, all!  Around 11:30, I decided that - much as I loved Coper and Griffin - I was ready for bed. I must has passed out quickly because I heard nothing after that. No fireworks, no yelling, nada.  It was quite nice.  I had to get up around 2:30, and some ass on the street could be heard yelling two and a half hours after the event.  Isn't there a circle of hell in Dante for jerks like that?

Today, Trumpet 4 is waiting on my attendance. I must be finished by next Tuesday morning, and God alone knows what fresh hell awaits me before then.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 01, 2014, 06:04:47 AM
So, Happy New Year, everyone! May 2014 be kind to you and to those you love.
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Post by: Druxy on January 01, 2014, 06:06:25 AM
Happy New Year, everybody!
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Post by: Druxy on January 01, 2014, 06:08:13 AM
Happy Birthday to my dear wife, Sandy!

(She was 10-11 before she realized that all the fireworks on her birthday were not for her.)

 ::)
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 01, 2014, 06:08:26 AM
Good morning, all.

And a very HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone.  May this one be the year we all need!    :)
Title: Re: WELCOME 2014!
Post by: ChasSmith on January 01, 2014, 06:12:48 AM
And a Happy New Year's Birthday to DR Druxy's DW Sandy!
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 01, 2014, 06:13:20 AM
Coffee!!

Let's get this New Year rolling.
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Post by: Kerry on January 01, 2014, 06:25:28 AM
Happy 2014, Everybody! 
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Post by: KevinH on January 01, 2014, 06:46:58 AM
Happy New Year!
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Post by: FJL on January 01, 2014, 06:49:13 AM
Happy birthday to Druxy's wife Sandy!
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 01, 2014, 07:15:28 AM
Happy Birthday to Sandy!!!
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 01, 2014, 07:15:36 AM
I was dead tired yesterday, so didn't post nearly as much as I would have liked last night.

Glad we got to 15 pages, but I checked back and on last NYE we hit 25! 

However, as low keyed as it seemed, the result was second only to last year's, and there are only two days with higher counts than that.  (First prize goes to last year's Oscar night!)  So, the way it looks when I sort on number of replies, though it was a quiet one, we still made fourth place!

(Am I doing that right?)
Title: Re: WELCOME 2014!
Post by: Jrand74 on January 01, 2014, 07:16:14 AM
Well I was watching an HBO series I had never heard of.....EASTBOUND & DOWN....and fell asleep about 10 p.m.

So much for New Year's Eve!
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 01, 2014, 07:16:34 AM
Happy New Year.  It's January 1, 2014, what are you waiting for?
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 01, 2014, 07:17:15 AM
I enjoyed the photos from DR VIXMOM and all the posts from DR CILLA LIZ....and the linked in comment that MR BK sent....and all of the New Year's Eve posts! 

Congratulations to HHW!!!
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 01, 2014, 07:20:33 AM
DR CHAS SMITH - right click on the three lines on the right top of your Google Chrome page and then click on tools and extensions.   You might be able to disable it.
Title: Re: WELCOME 2014!
Post by: ChasSmith on January 01, 2014, 07:32:40 AM
DR CHAS SMITH - right click on the three lines on the right top of your Google Chrome page and then click on tools and extensions.   You might be able to disable it.

Did that, but one of those things kept un-trashing and re-enabling itself, so I uninstalled and reinstalled Chrome.  All is well!!
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Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2014, 07:37:07 AM
Happy New Year!!!
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Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2014, 07:37:45 AM
thank you for the kind words about our photos
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Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2014, 07:38:06 AM
Happy Birthday to Mrs Druxy
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on January 01, 2014, 07:53:29 AM
And the word of the day is: BOUNTIFUL!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  ABBBONDANZA
Title: Re: WELCOME 2014!
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on January 01, 2014, 07:56:17 AM
HAP-HAP HAPPY BIRTHDAY SANDY
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Post by: Ginny on January 01, 2014, 08:15:55 AM
Happy Sandy-day!
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 01, 2014, 08:18:44 AM
It's a cold but beautiful sunny and clear winter day here.  Too bad it's about to be followed by two days of a freezing white HELL.
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Post by: KevinH on January 01, 2014, 08:18:54 AM
Happy Birthday to Sandy!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 01, 2014, 08:26:51 AM
Happy New Year!!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 01, 2014, 08:27:26 AM
My sister mailed a Christmas present to my parents on December 10.   They got it yesterday!  At least they got it.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 01, 2014, 08:28:36 AM
Happy Birthday to Sandy!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 01, 2014, 08:29:48 AM
When I grew up there were never fireworks on New Years Eve locally.   Now I live across the river from a state where the fireworks are legal on New Years.   I think I liked it better without them.  The booms really bothered the cats
Title: Re: WELCOME 2014!
Post by: Cillaliz on January 01, 2014, 08:30:52 AM
Today I'm going to make a roast beef, haven't decided if I'll do it with rice or potatoes and carrots, but I love a good pot roast and decided it's a good way to stat 2014
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 01, 2014, 08:31:22 AM
I may venture out to the movie.  I haven't seen Saving Mr. Banks yet and really want to
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Post by: Ginny on January 01, 2014, 08:34:56 AM
Chili's simmering in the crockpot and we're watching the Rose Parade on HGTV.  Looks like a beautiful day in Pasadena!
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Post by: John G. on January 01, 2014, 09:18:31 AM
Happy New Year's Day, all.

Happy birthday to DR Druxy's Sandy.
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Post by: John G. on January 01, 2014, 09:18:47 AM
Great photos, Vixmom. I think I forgot to mention that last night.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 01, 2014, 09:25:43 AM
Ah yes DR CHAS SMITH - at least that worked!

DR CILLA LIZ - I think it would be a good day to see SAVING MR BANKS.
Title: Re: WELCOME 2014!
Post by: Cillaliz on January 01, 2014, 09:28:35 AM
Ah yes DR CHAS SMITH - at least that worked!

DR CILLA LIZ - I think it would be a good day to see SAVING MR BANKS.

I'm thinking about it.  It's very cold outside.  It would also be a good day for a nap
Title: Re: WELCOME 2014!
Post by: Laura on January 01, 2014, 09:39:06 AM
Happy Birthday to my dear wife, Sandy!

(She was 10-11 before she realized that all the fireworks on her birthday were not for her.)

 ::)

I have a friend with a July 4 birthday who said the same thing.
Title: Re: WELCOME 2014!
Post by: Laura on January 01, 2014, 09:40:32 AM
Happy New Year to us all. May 2014 be a great year for all of us!
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Post by: Laura on January 01, 2014, 09:40:44 AM
And Happy Birthday to Mrs. D.!
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 01, 2014, 09:41:50 AM
One more chart finished. About six or seven to go!
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 01, 2014, 10:01:08 AM
One more chart finished. About six or seven to go!

And then on to Trumpet 5!       :D
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 01, 2014, 10:01:40 AM
(Wait.  Ohmygod.  Did somebody over there forget to tell DR Elmore about Trumpet 5???)
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 01, 2014, 10:05:01 AM
I watched a little bit of the Rose Parade, then flipped through some channels till I came upon a marathon of the AERIAL AMERICA series on Smithsonian.  I vaguely remember discovering this some time ago, but had forgotten about it.  For my taste it's great, with incredible close, medium, and long distance aerial views of, literally, everything, and a decent enough narration of history and what not.  Better than a coffee table book!  I'll be returning to this through the day.
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Post by: TCB on January 01, 2014, 10:10:18 AM
Good morning, 2014!

          or

Good afternoon, 2014!
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Post by: TCB on January 01, 2014, 10:11:09 AM
And the word of the day is: BOUNTIFUL!


I took a trip there, one time.
Title: Re: WELCOME 2014!
Post by: Jennifer on January 01, 2014, 10:19:17 AM
Happy New Year to everyone at HHW!
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Post by: Jennifer on January 01, 2014, 10:19:51 AM
Oh my gosh is it freezing today!
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Post by: TCB on January 01, 2014, 10:21:21 AM
Happy Birthday to DR Druxy's DW, Sandy!
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Post by: TCB on January 01, 2014, 10:49:24 AM
And the word of the day is: BOUNTIFUL!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  ABBBONDANZA


Is that the woman in MAN OF LA MANCHA?
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Post by: TCB on January 01, 2014, 10:50:50 AM
Three!
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Post by: TCB on January 01, 2014, 11:00:31 AM
T.O.D.

Ask BK Day

Do you have the new venue picked yet for the PURE IMAGINATION show?
Title: Re: WELCOME 2014!
Post by: elmore3003 on January 01, 2014, 11:38:33 AM
Exit Musc and Bows are left! Almost finished.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2014, 12:07:19 PM
I'm up, I'm up - over ten hours of blessed sleep - must have been the champagne.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2014, 12:07:38 PM
The new venue for the show is right next door, the theater complex's larger space.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2014, 12:07:58 PM
As soon as I de-groggify I shall begin writing.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2014, 12:08:29 PM
It's sixty-three degrees in the house, and the heat is on but it's too late to go back to bed until it's warmed up.
Title: Re: WELCOME 2014!
Post by: Jrand74 on January 01, 2014, 12:24:04 PM
Finishing vibes for DR ELMORE.
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Post by: John G. on January 01, 2014, 12:33:33 PM
Start-of-book vibes for BK.
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Post by: George on January 01, 2014, 12:47:37 PM
Kathy Griffin had an interesting moment during Macklemore and Ryan's segment, where you could tell her mind was working on a joke, but then Macklemore got so wonderfully and touchingly sincere that Kathy Griffin had to NOT make a joke and you could see her suppressing a joke.  (I think.)

I'll try and watch for that.  I'm going to my parents' house in a little bit, so I'll watch it after I get back.
Title: Re: WELCOME 2014!
Post by: George on January 01, 2014, 12:48:21 PM
Happy Birthday to my dear wife, Sandy!

(She was 10-11 before she realized that all the fireworks on her birthday were not for her.)

 ::)

Happy Birthday to DW Sandy!! :D
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Post by: George on January 01, 2014, 01:14:10 PM
And now, I'm off.

Have a good day, all!
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Post by: TCB on January 01, 2014, 01:38:41 PM
Well, knock me over with a feather (or probably something even lighter).

The Varnies for 2013
By Joann Varnell


For the first time, I'm presenting my picks for best of theater in Tacoma and Lakewood for this past calendar year. Nominees are listed in alphabetical order, with winning choices in bold.

SUPPORTING CAST

>>> Tom Birkeland, It's a Wonderful Life (TLT)

Gretchen Boyt, Little Shop of Horrors (TLT)

Shelleigh-Mairi Ferguson, Pride and Prejudice (LP)

April Villanueva Santa Domingo, Les Miserables (Tacoma Musical Playhouse)

Syra Beth Puett, The Importance of Being Earnest (LP)
Title: Re: WELCOME 2014!
Post by: FJL on January 01, 2014, 01:42:06 PM
Kathy Griffin had an interesting moment during Macklemore and Ryan's segment, where you could tell her mind was working on a joke, but then Macklemore got so wonderfully and touchingly sincere that Kathy Griffin had to NOT make a joke and you could see her suppressing a joke.  (I think.)


I'll try and watch for that.  I'm going to my parents' house in a little bit, so I'll watch it after I get back.



She ends up saying something almost sincere, like these guys are real and don't lip-sync like other acts,  She HAD to adjust to the very positive sentiment.
(I think Macklemore and Ryan are straight, yet did a gay love song that had a tremendous impact.)
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Post by: FJL on January 01, 2014, 01:43:45 PM
Well, knock me over with a feather (or probably something even lighter).

The Varnies for 2013
By Joann Varnell


For the first time, I'm presenting my picks for best of theater in Tacoma and Lakewood for this past calendar year. Nominees are listed in alphabetical order, with winning choices in bold.

SUPPORTING CAST

>>> Tom Birkeland, It's a Wonderful Life (TLT)

Gretchen Boyt, Little Shop of Horrors (TLT)

Shelleigh-Mairi Ferguson, Pride and Prejudice (LP)

April Villanueva Santa Domingo, Les Miserables (Tacoma Musical Playhouse)

Syra Beth Puett, The Importance of Being Earnest (LP)

Would you have imagined that on New Years 2013?  Yay, TCB!
Title: Re: WELCOME 2014!
Post by: Cillaliz on January 01, 2014, 01:50:09 PM
I opted for a nap and an early roast beef, potatoes and carrots dinner
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 01, 2014, 01:52:00 PM
CONGRATS TO TCB!!!! Welcome back to the theater!
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Post by: Jane on January 01, 2014, 01:54:09 PM
We heard fireworks last night and could see them from our window. :)
The show lasted at least 10 minutes.  We have no idea who set them off.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2014, 02:04:38 PM
I've written the first four pages of a new book, and will now have some food.  I'm sure I'll write at least another two or three pages, which is good for the start of a new book.  While I would probably write more pages if it was a Hofstetter book, this is all new turf for me so it's much slower going, especially at the beginning, where I have to get the opening chapter just right.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 01, 2014, 02:08:01 PM
DR TCB, how fantastic!  I'm very happy for you.
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Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2014, 02:43:39 PM
Well, knock me over with a feather (or probably something even lighter).

The Varnies for 2013
By Joann Varnell


For the first time, I'm presenting my picks for best of theater in Tacoma and Lakewood for this past calendar year. Nominees are listed in alphabetical order, with winning choices in bold.

SUPPORTING CAST

>>> Tom Birkeland, It's a Wonderful Life (TLT)

Gretchen Boyt, Little Shop of Horrors (TLT)

Shelleigh-Mairi Ferguson, Pride and Prejudice (LP)

April Villanueva Santa Domingo, Les Miserables (Tacoma Musical Playhouse)

Syra Beth Puett, The Importance of Being Earnest (LP)

HURRAH!!  Congratulations!!  Perhaps you will be able to be in some more theatre presentations soon!
Title: Re: WELCOME 2014!
Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2014, 02:44:56 PM
We heard fireworks last night and could see them from our window. :)
The show lasted at least 10 minutes.  We have no idea who set them off.

oops sorry, did it disturb you?
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Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2014, 02:45:23 PM
writing vibes for BK
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Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2014, 02:46:32 PM
I am going to try and make individual beef pies with the little babycakes pie maker the Vixter gave me for Christmas
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Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2014, 02:48:26 PM
I made a large breakfast - sausages, fried ham, bacon, broiled tomatoes, sauteed mushrooms and poached eggs and whole wheat  toast for Vixdad and me  then I unfortunately dozed off and slept away almost the whole day
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 01, 2014, 03:10:54 PM
I am looking for a meat pie recipe to try in my new little pie pans.
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 01, 2014, 03:19:57 PM
I want vixmom's breakfast!
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 01, 2014, 03:20:32 PM
Wow!  That is great, TCB!  Congratulations!  Damn!  Where did I put that feather?
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Post by: Kate on January 01, 2014, 03:36:11 PM
A VERY HAPPY AND BLESSED NEW YEARS TO ALL OUR DR'S!!!!



 :) ;) :D :o ::)
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 01, 2014, 03:37:08 PM
Pork and sauerkraut for dinner. I hope in the New Year i win the lottery. It's my new obsession.
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Post by: Kate on January 01, 2014, 03:37:37 PM
DR BK,

CONGRATULATIONS on starting your new novel.

TOD;

Can you give us a tiny hint on what the book is about?
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Post by: Kate on January 01, 2014, 03:39:51 PM
The hubby and I watched THE ARTIST last night.

I LOVED IT!!!

I was amazed that I would so enjoy a SILENT MOVIE!

I LOVE any movie that affects me emotionally and THE ARTIST did!!
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Post by: Kate on January 01, 2014, 03:41:53 PM
Today we met friends and saw THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY.


I was pleasantly surprised that I also LOVED this movie.

THE MOVIE passed my test (Affecting me emotionally).

The ending is GREAT!!!

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Post by: Kate on January 01, 2014, 03:43:17 PM
Goodbye for Now!!!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 01, 2014, 03:44:29 PM
Pork and sauerkraut for dinner. I hope in the New Year i win the lottery. It's my new obsession.

Yum, I love sauerkraut
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 01, 2014, 03:51:32 PM
Pork and sauerkraut for dinner. I hope in the New Year i win the lottery. It's my new obsession.

Yum, I love sauerkraut

If I win the lottery, you can have all the sauerkraut you want!
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Post by: Ginny on January 01, 2014, 03:54:23 PM
After each team's first possession in the Rose Bowl, we served up chili, veggies, ranch dip, salsa, and chips.  Michigan State is only trailing by 3 at halftime, so - Go, Green!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 01, 2014, 03:57:08 PM
Pork and sauerkraut for dinner. I hope in the New Year i win the lottery. It's my new obsession.

Yum, I love sauerkraut

If I win the lottery, you can have all the sauerkraut you want!

With brats?
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Post by: Jeanne on January 01, 2014, 04:14:37 PM
Hello, everyone.

Happy New Year's Day to all.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 01, 2014, 04:16:28 PM
I spent a couple hours getting organized for the new year. I like things tidy, but got a bit behind. Don't like that. I'll do an hour or two at a time until things are organized again.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 01, 2014, 04:16:49 PM
Bruce, it sounds like you got a great start on the new book.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 01, 2014, 04:18:12 PM
Well, knock me over with a feather (or probably something even lighter).

The Varnies for 2013
By Joann Varnell


For the first time, I'm presenting my picks for best of theater in Tacoma and Lakewood for this past calendar year. Nominees are listed in alphabetical order, with winning choices in bold.

SUPPORTING CAST

>>> Tom Birkeland, It's a Wonderful Life (TLT)

Gretchen Boyt, Little Shop of Horrors (TLT)

Shelleigh-Mairi Ferguson, Pride and Prejudice (LP)

April Villanueva Santa Domingo, Les Miserables (Tacoma Musical Playhouse)

Syra Beth Puett, The Importance of Being Earnest (LP)

That's wonderful. Congratulations! Do you know Ms Varnell? Does anyone vote besides her?
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 01, 2014, 04:18:25 PM
Pork and sauerkraut for dinner. I hope in the New Year i win the lottery. It's my new obsession.

Yum, I love sauerkraut

If I win the lottery, you can have all the sauerkraut you want!

With brats?

OMG! Yes!!
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Post by: Jeanne on January 01, 2014, 04:19:39 PM
I hope you do win the lottery, Larry.
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Post by: FJL on January 01, 2014, 04:21:20 PM
Lottery vibes for larry
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Post by: FJL on January 01, 2014, 04:30:15 PM
Jesse21 on Talkin Broadway has given out his special citations for 2013 in NYC theater.


Special Citations

-- Best Actors: Mark Rylance as Olivia in Twelfth Night and the title role in Richard III and Maryann Plunkett in The Apple Family Plays

-- Best Performances in a musical: Jefferson Mays in A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder and Patina Miller in Pippin
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Post by: Jeanne on January 01, 2014, 04:32:11 PM
Well, knock me over with a feather (or probably something even lighter).

The Varnies for 2013
By Joann Varnell


For the first time, I'm presenting my picks for best of theater in Tacoma and Lakewood for this past calendar year. Nominees are listed in alphabetical order, with winning choices in bold.

SUPPORTING CAST

>>> Tom Birkeland, It's a Wonderful Life (TLT)

Gretchen Boyt, Little Shop of Horrors (TLT)

Shelleigh-Mairi Ferguson, Pride and Prejudice (LP)

April Villanueva Santa Domingo, Les Miserables (Tacoma Musical Playhouse)

Syra Beth Puett, The Importance of Being Earnest (LP)

Would you have imagined that on New Years 2013?  Yay, TCB!

Fred, Wayne Dyer says something like, "We don't know enough to be pessimistic." I agree. Any day, we could meet someone new who could (1)become a new love interest (ignore this one, as I know you're taken), (2) offer a lead on a new job or career, (3)offer a lead on any of the challenges we face or the goals we've set. Of course, it doesn't even need to be a newcomer; it could be someone already in our lives who has new information for us. I happen to like the idea of the newcomer--it's more dramatic. There are just so many possibilities that aren't on our radar, that we have no way to even fathom.

I don't mean to take any attention away from TCB's well-deserved glory--I just wanted to elaborate on the point Fred made last night.
Title: Re: WELCOME 2014!
Post by: FJL on January 01, 2014, 04:32:34 PM
Patina Miller did quite a beautiful vocal pefromance on the swearing-in of Mayor de Blasio today.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2014, 04:36:50 PM
Who gives a flying Wallenda about Jessie 21's citations?
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Post by: FJL on January 01, 2014, 04:37:06 PM
Jeanne - Very interesting quote and ideas.  Thanks for that.

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Post by: bk on January 01, 2014, 04:41:50 PM
Went and had a cup of chicken corn chowder and then a grilled cheese and bacon sandwich and no fries or onion rings and came right back home and wrote another page-and-a half.  I'll take a break now and then write at least another page and a half before the evening ends.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 01, 2014, 04:43:14 PM
Is much open today? I would have thought most eateries are closed.
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Post by: FJL on January 01, 2014, 04:43:45 PM
Jeanne - Has anyone pointed out that you're 22 posts away from a doozy of a milestone?
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Post by: Ginny on January 01, 2014, 04:43:48 PM
Congratulations to DR TCB!
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2014, 04:43:59 PM
Richard Sherman called and he'll be coming over tomorrow afternoon after rehearsal to work on our song.  He read me some fixes he made, all of which were things I was about to suggest to him, so we're definitely on the same wavelength.  It's really fun and better now, and when he comes I'll make my final little suggestion and that will be that.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 01, 2014, 04:45:01 PM
Jeanne - Has anyone pointed out that you're 22 posts away from a doozy of a milestone?

No, you're the first to notice. I hadn't realized that. Thanks for mentioning it.
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Post by: Laura on January 01, 2014, 04:46:17 PM
That's wonderful, TCB!!!
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Post by: Jeanne on January 01, 2014, 04:47:39 PM
Laura, how is Catch Phrase played? I know the term, but not the game.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 01, 2014, 04:49:49 PM
A Special Citation sounds like a new type of parking ticket.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 01, 2014, 04:51:21 PM
Pork and sauerkraut for dinner. I hope in the New Year i win the lottery. It's my new obsession.

Yum, I love sauerkraut

If I win the lottery, you can have all the sauerkraut you want!

With brats?

OMG! Yes!!

:)
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Post by: Jeanne on January 01, 2014, 04:57:50 PM
TTFN.
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Post by: KevinH on January 01, 2014, 05:26:58 PM
Congrats to TCB!
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Post by: KevinH on January 01, 2014, 05:27:17 PM
Page 5!
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Post by: Ginny on January 01, 2014, 06:02:14 PM
Spartans win!
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2014, 06:13:37 PM
Good on TCB!
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2014, 06:14:08 PM
Watching a motion picture and will be done with that in forty-five minutes, after which perhaps another page or two of writing.
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Post by: TCB on January 01, 2014, 06:33:59 PM
Thanks everyone.  Sorry for bragging, but I had to tell someone.  My sister and her husband had already left to go drinking, so there was no point in telling them.  And no one else seemed to be around.
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Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2014, 06:38:58 PM
Thanks everyone.  Sorry for bragging, but I had to tell someone.  My sister and her husband had already left to go drinking, so there was no point in telling them.  And no one else seemed to be around.

It's not bragging when its the truth!  I am sure we are all very pleased for you
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Post by: vixmom on January 01, 2014, 06:40:06 PM
The Vixter is off to Florida  so we must be up at  3 to get to the airport by 5 so she can check in
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Post by: TCB on January 01, 2014, 06:40:46 PM
Thanks everyone.  Sorry for bragging, but I had to tell someone.  My sister and her husband had already left to go drinking, so there was no point in telling them.  And no one else seemed to be around.

It's not bragging when its the truth!  I am sure we are all very pleased for you


Thank you.
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Post by: TCB on January 01, 2014, 06:42:38 PM
Vixmom, I bet you could get used to these divided weeks.
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Post by: TCB on January 01, 2014, 06:43:39 PM
Ginny!  Congratulations on Michigan State.
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Post by: TCB on January 01, 2014, 06:51:37 PM
Page 5?  Really?
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Post by: Ginny on January 01, 2014, 06:53:09 PM
Ginny!  Congratulations on Michigan State.

I'm very happy for them and for all the MSU alums I know and love - especially Mary Linda's parents.
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Post by: TCB on January 01, 2014, 06:56:48 PM
The vixter is going to Florida??  Is this to see "the boyfriend?"
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Post by: TCB on January 01, 2014, 07:10:14 PM
Hmmmm.  Anyone make any resolutions?
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2014, 07:19:17 PM
Finished with my viewing, and now I'm relaxing - may take a nice hot shower then try to write some more.
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Post by: Ginny on January 01, 2014, 07:25:46 PM
Hmmmm.  Anyone make any resolutions?

I have resolved to read my magazines as they arrive in the mail rather than letting them pile up for several months and become outdated.
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Post by: TCB on January 01, 2014, 07:52:22 PM
James Avery from THE CLOSER has died.
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Post by: TCB on January 01, 2014, 07:53:42 PM
James Avery from THE CLOSER has died.

Oh, and from THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR.
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Post by: TCB on January 01, 2014, 08:08:25 PM
Well, I guess I had better say good night.
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Post by: TCB on January 01, 2014, 08:09:26 PM








G'night!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 01, 2014, 08:10:27 PM
g'night
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 01, 2014, 08:14:20 PM
I was trying to figure out who James Avery played on THE CLOSER.  Looks like he was one of the medical examiners.  I didn't remember him playing that part
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2014, 08:33:21 PM
Wrote a few more pages - a total of eight, which is incredible for the first day on a completely new book that is completely different than every other I've written.  Have no idea if it's good or not, but it's fun to write.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2014, 08:34:03 PM
Just added Mickey Dolenz to our benefit cast.  I'll talk to him in the morning and settle on his number.
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Post by: John G. on January 01, 2014, 08:44:26 PM
Well, knock me over with a feather (or probably something even lighter).

The Varnies for 2013
By Joann Varnell


For the first time, I'm presenting my picks for best of theater in Tacoma and Lakewood for this past calendar year. Nominees are listed in alphabetical order, with winning choices in bold.

SUPPORTING CAST

>>> Tom Birkeland, It's a Wonderful Life (TLT)

Gretchen Boyt, Little Shop of Horrors (TLT)

Shelleigh-Mairi Ferguson, Pride and Prejudice (LP)

April Villanueva Santa Domingo, Les Miserables (Tacoma Musical Playhouse)

Syra Beth Puett, The Importance of Being Earnest (LP)

That's wonderful, TCB. Congratulations.
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Post by: John G. on January 01, 2014, 08:45:16 PM
Hmmmm.  Anyone make any resolutions?

Finish this barbecue book. And hopefully finish my master's degree.
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Post by: John G. on January 01, 2014, 08:47:42 PM
Richard Sherman called and he'll be coming over tomorrow afternoon after rehearsal to work on our song.  He read me some fixes he made, all of which were things I was about to suggest to him, so we're definitely on the same wavelength.  It's really fun and better now, and when he comes I'll make my final little suggestion and that will be that.

BK, is this the first time you've collaborated on a song? I know your scores have generally been your own.
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Post by: John G. on January 01, 2014, 08:48:53 PM
I made a large breakfast - sausages, fried ham, bacon, broiled tomatoes, sauteed mushrooms and poached eggs and whole wheat  toast for Vixdad and me  then I unfortunately dozed off and slept away almost the whole day

No beans? It's not a real British breakfast without those.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2014, 08:51:50 PM
Richard Sherman called and he'll be coming over tomorrow afternoon after rehearsal to work on our song.  He read me some fixes he made, all of which were things I was about to suggest to him, so we're definitely on the same wavelength.  It's really fun and better now, and when he comes I'll make my final little suggestion and that will be that.

BK, is this the first time you've collaborated on a song? I know your scores have generally been your own.

The only other time I've collaborated on a song is with David Wechter - two of the Brain songs had partial music by him and in those two songs a handful of lyric lines were by him.
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2014, 08:52:09 PM
Page six?  Really?
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Post by: George on January 01, 2014, 09:04:16 PM
Well, knock me over with a feather (or probably something even lighter).

The Varnies for 2013
By Joann Varnell


For the first time, I'm presenting my picks for best of theater in Tacoma and Lakewood for this past calendar year. Nominees are listed in alphabetical order, with winning choices in bold.

SUPPORTING CAST

>>> Tom Birkeland, It's a Wonderful Life (TLT)

Gretchen Boyt, Little Shop of Horrors (TLT)

Shelleigh-Mairi Ferguson, Pride and Prejudice (LP)

April Villanueva Santa Domingo, Les Miserables (Tacoma Musical Playhouse)

Syra Beth Puett, The Importance of Being Earnest (LP)

What a wonderful welcome back to the world of theater!!  Congrats, Tom!! :D
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 01, 2014, 09:04:54 PM
A Special Citation sounds like a new type of parking ticket.

A Special Citation sounds like a Major Award.
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Post by: George on January 01, 2014, 09:05:16 PM
Pork and sauerkraut for dinner. I hope in the New Year i win the lottery. It's my new obsession.

~~~Winning Lottery Vibes for DR Elmore!!~~~
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Post by: George on January 01, 2014, 09:07:30 PM
Richard Sherman called and he'll be coming over tomorrow afternoon after rehearsal to work on our song.  He read me some fixes he made, all of which were things I was about to suggest to him, so we're definitely on the same wavelength.  It's really fun and better now, and when he comes I'll make my final little suggestion and that will be that.

Nice!  Can't wait to hear it.
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Post by: George on January 01, 2014, 09:15:36 PM
Jeanne - Has anyone pointed out that you're 22 posts away from a doozy of a milestone?

No, you're the first to notice. I hadn't realized that. Thanks for mentioning it.

PUUSSSHHHH!!!!!

;)
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Post by: George on January 01, 2014, 09:16:59 PM
The Vixter is off to Florida  so we must be up at  3 to get to the airport by 5 so she can check in

~~~Travel Vibes for The Vixter!!~~~
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Post by: George on January 01, 2014, 09:20:13 PM
James Avery from THE CLOSER has died.

Oh, and from THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR.

And I just read that Juanita Moore (http://xfinity.comcast.net/articles/entertainment/20140101/US-Obit-Juanita.Moore/) died.  She was "an Academy Award nominee for her role as Lana Turner's black friend in the classic weeper 'Imitation of Life'."
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Post by: bk on January 01, 2014, 10:16:42 PM
Have written another half page, so almost nine pages.  It's all set up at this point, and introducing the major characters and trying to keep all that interesting and fun.
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Post by: George on January 01, 2014, 10:22:04 PM
Just added Mickey Dolenz to our benefit cast.  I'll talk to him in the morning and settle on his number.

One of The Monkees!!  Cool!