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Title: THE MAGICAL STUMBLE-THROUGH
Post by: bk on January 05, 2014, 12:08:00 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes stumbled through and were magical, and now it is time for you to post until the magical stumbling cows come home.
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Post by: bk on January 05, 2014, 12:08:58 AM
And the word of the day is: PUNNET!
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 05, 2014, 04:34:57 AM
Good morning, all! I slept well, and i a, on my first cup of coffee. I will shortly walk to the bank and get some cash, then head down to Toyland. It will be a long day. I have things to accomplish before Rob Berman arrives, and then he and I will go through all the current ROBERTA tsuris, listen to and discuss the first edit, and plan the February sessions.

As to the current tsuris, I think/hope we've resolved the mess to everyone's satisfaction.  As the old adage says, Time will tell.

I'll check in from Toyland.  Right now, more coffee!

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Post by: ChasSmith on January 05, 2014, 04:46:54 AM
Good morning, all.

This is early on a Sunday morning for me, but only DR Elmore after BK?

Coffee!  And, I believe, there's a cinnamon roll.  And a banana.
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Post by: Ben on January 05, 2014, 04:48:05 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Kerry on January 05, 2014, 04:51:53 AM
What a cute bunch of kids!  I hope there'll be clips of some of the songs at some point.
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Post by: singdaw on January 05, 2014, 05:17:54 AM
This Kritzerland show sounds it will be a real gem.


~ ~ ~ MOST EXCELLENT BREAK-A-LEG VIBES, XYLOPHONES, & GLOCKENSPIELS ~ ~ ~ to bk, cast, and crew for tonight's performance!
Title: Re: THE MAGICAL STUMBLE-THROUGH
Post by: singdaw on January 05, 2014, 05:39:50 AM
I know it isn't ask bk day, but I am curious...


Do you approach song sequencing differently depending on whether it is for a recording versus a live stage presentation or a benefit review?
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Post by: singdaw on January 05, 2014, 05:52:03 AM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/menandcat_zps708530fb.jpg)
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Post by: KevinH on January 05, 2014, 06:02:52 AM
Good morning!
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Post by: FJL on January 05, 2014, 06:11:47 AM
Last night Cilla said:
"I'm watching a CNN special I have already seen...and wasn't that interested in the first time lol"


I feel like that sometimes even with CNN's regular programming.  Something compelling about some CNN shows that makes you watch, even if not interesting.  :)
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 05, 2014, 06:23:03 AM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/menandcat_zps708530fb.jpg)

Send in the Clones?
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 05, 2014, 06:24:17 AM
And greetings from Toyland! It was a nice driver and an easy taxi ride, costing me nothing in this morning's non-traffic.
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Post by: Michael on January 05, 2014, 06:28:14 AM
good morning to all
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Post by: Michael on January 05, 2014, 07:25:46 AM
Catching up on a month of postings. Didn't realize how much I missed.


From Dec 10th: Welcome back DR ELAN. How about an update photo of you and the kids!!

From Dec 11th: A VERY BELATED birthday wish to DR. GINNY

From Dec 12th: DR Michael Barnum said "Oh my. LIL ABNER was the first play I ever did in High School. Thankfully I did not have any lines."  I'm surprised no one asked, so I am going to: "Did you play the silent role of Stupefyin' Jones?

From Dec 14th: Dr Ryacko mentioned the song "Rainbows" written for a film version of Into the Woods. It didn't make into the film and neither did any of the other songs written at that time. A new song for the Witch was written. As Meryl Streep said, ""I have a new song that Sondheim wrote for me, so it's all very, very," gushed the award-winning actress. "He gave me the manuscript of it and he wrote, 'don't f**k it up!'"


More to come
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 05, 2014, 07:31:04 AM
Nice photo in the notes!  Break a leg vibes for MR BK & Co.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 05, 2014, 07:32:05 AM
DR SINGDAW I am glad you have your car ready for the winter!  That photo you just posted is disturbing on many levels.

DR CILLA LIZ - The Moonstone is my favorite Collins book, although TWIW ain't too shabby neither.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 05, 2014, 07:39:01 AM
Perhaps the menu should have read:

Salmon en le Bilge.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on January 05, 2014, 07:45:29 AM
And the word of the day is: PUNNET!

And The Song Of The Day Is: OH,DEY'S SO FRESH AN' FINE
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 05, 2014, 07:57:48 AM
Great picture of the young troops!

Break-a-leg VIBES to BK and company for a stupendous show tonight!
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Post by: Ginny on January 05, 2014, 07:58:32 AM
Sunday morning greetings!  So, what was supposed to be snow starting at 3 or 4 this morning is actually rain that didn't start until about 9.  We could still get some white stuff, but it's not going to be the snowpocalypse they were predicting yesterday.
Title: Re: THE MAGICAL STUMBLE-THROUGH
Post by: Ginny on January 05, 2014, 08:01:51 AM
January show vibes to BK and all those kids!
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Post by: John G. on January 05, 2014, 08:09:14 AM
Good morning, all.


Break-a-leg vibes for the BK and the Kritzerland cast!

And I second Kerry's suggestion that a video clip or three would be nice.
Title: Re: THE MAGICAL STUMBLE-THROUGH
Post by: John G. on January 05, 2014, 08:09:52 AM
I wanted to sleep only six hours last night because of so much work on the book. But my body made me stay in bed for close to nine hours.
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Post by: Druxy on January 05, 2014, 08:22:31 AM
We watched PARKLAND this weekend, which we liked.  (I did not know that Lee Harvey Oswald had a brother.)

Also, THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES, which was well acted, but had some storytelling issues that didn't really work.
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Post by: Druxy on January 05, 2014, 08:26:17 AM
BK,

Once it gets going, I think that THE TALL T is the best of the Randolph Scott/Budd Boetticher Westerns.

I'm surprised you TIVOd it.  I thought you had the 5-disc Scott/Boetticher set from Sony.
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Post by: Druxy on January 05, 2014, 08:28:32 AM
I've had this damn cough for almost a month. 

I've gone through 2 series of antibiotics.

I'm thinking that I've developed some sort of allergy here in Austin.
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Post by: TCB on January 05, 2014, 08:32:24 AM
Break a leg vibes to BK and his cast and crew!
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Post by: TCB on January 05, 2014, 08:38:03 AM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/menandcat_zps708530fb.jpg)


That is probably the weirdest photo Hop Sing has ever posted.
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Post by: TCB on January 05, 2014, 08:38:41 AM
One more.
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Post by: TCB on January 05, 2014, 08:39:14 AM
Two
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Post by: Ginny on January 05, 2014, 08:54:50 AM
Richard and I just took advantage of our non-weather to get the lighted evergreen garland and red bows off the front porch railing.
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Post by: FJL on January 05, 2014, 09:11:55 AM
There's a fire in the building across the street, lots of fire trucks around.
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Post by: FJL on January 05, 2014, 09:14:25 AM
The fire was just reported on the news.   
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 05, 2014, 09:17:21 AM
DR DRUXY I liked PARKLAND....I thought the guy that played Oswald was uncanny....he looked JUST like him.

DR GINNY we have LOTS of snow....probably four inches now....and headed for twelve inches....scary.
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Post by: ryacko on January 05, 2014, 09:22:19 AM
Sneaking in here before the last day of the first rehearsal week and the end of my marathon this week. Last Sunday, I left my house in CA at the buttcrack of dawn and 26 hours later arrived in Maine, and I feel like I haven't stopped. Since then, we've staged almost the entire show. Now if I can just learn the fricken "Tchaikovsky" lyrics....

Anywhoo.... most importantly: Wishing BK and his young starlings (as well as Adryan and Kay and the M.Dir.) a brilliant Kritzerland show tonight!! I know you all will rock the musical heavens. Just sorry I can't be there to see and hear it all!

To the rest, Happy New Year, if I haven't said it already!

Off now to rehearsal in our balmy weather. After Friday's minus 3, 22 degrees feels warm.   :D
Title: Re: THE MAGICAL STUMBLE-THROUGH
Post by: FJL on January 05, 2014, 09:22:40 AM
The Gothamist has some photos of the fire.

http://gothamist.com/2014/01/05/video_firefighters_battling_three-a.php

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Post by: TCB on January 05, 2014, 09:31:58 AM
That is a very scary fire.
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Post by: vixmom on January 05, 2014, 09:34:05 AM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/menandcat_zps708530fb.jpg)

SingSong  you and DH  celebrating New Year?  Your dog looks differently than I imagined
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 05, 2014, 09:35:25 AM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/menandcat_zps708530fb.jpg)

I see you've adjusted to living in Minnesota!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 05, 2014, 09:37:35 AM
There's a fire in the building across the street, lots of fire trucks around.

Oh My!
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Post by: vixmom on January 05, 2014, 09:38:21 AM
The Gothamist has some photos of the fire.

http://gothamist.com/2014/01/05/video_firefighters_battling_three-a.php



i am glad you posted  because I would have been worried it was your building
 
Title: Re: THE MAGICAL STUMBLE-THROUGH
Post by: vixmom on January 05, 2014, 09:39:21 AM
Break a leg Vibes for BK and Company

I hope there is video sharing !
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 05, 2014, 09:39:54 AM
DR DRUXY I liked PARKLAND....I thought the guy that played Oswald was uncanny....he looked JUST like him.

DR GINNY we have LOTS of snow....probably four inches now....and headed for twelve inches....scary.

We actually need snow.  The snow cover protects plants, bushes trees etc from these outrageously low temps.  we have an inch or so on the ground now, but that's recent.   We are 9 inches below average and I'm afraid it may already be too late for a lot of plants.    The same thing happened a year or two ago and all my bushes on one side of my yard died from the cold.   It's not a good thing
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 05, 2014, 09:41:12 AM
The Gothamist has some photos of the fire.

http://gothamist.com/2014/01/05/video_firefighters_battling_three-a.php


Can you see it out your window?
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 05, 2014, 09:42:01 AM
And Oh, good morning.  I haven't had my coffee yet and it's almost noon....oh my!
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Post by: FJL on January 05, 2014, 09:57:12 AM
The Gothamist has some photos of the fire.

http://gothamist.com/2014/01/05/video_firefighters_battling_three-a.php


Can you see it out your window?


No, but we can see all the trucks from the window in the floor's lobby.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 05, 2014, 10:10:05 AM
The Gothamist has some photos of the fire.

http://gothamist.com/2014/01/05/video_firefighters_battling_three-a.php


Can you see it out your window?


No, but we can see all the trucks from the window in the floor's lobby.

Hope everyone got out ok
Title: Re: THE MAGICAL STUMBLE-THROUGH
Post by: Cillaliz on January 05, 2014, 10:10:59 AM
I know people are sick of me saying it...but I REALLY want snow and we have missed every storm
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 05, 2014, 10:28:05 AM
That IS a scary fire DR FJL.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 05, 2014, 10:35:13 AM
I am uploading a better backyard video.....
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Post by: TCB on January 05, 2014, 10:36:23 AM
Has Ben left for Tacoma yet?
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 05, 2014, 10:36:25 AM
You will be lucky someday DR CILLA LIZ.  I, too, love snow....and I am so glad I don't have to go anyplace....today....tomorrow is a rehearsal, but it is not mandatory if we are snowed in....and tonight and tomorrow we expect wind chill temperatures of 30-40 degrees BELOW zero.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 05, 2014, 10:36:57 AM
Has Ben left for Tacoma yet?

I don't think the taxi got to his house yet.
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Post by: TCB on January 05, 2014, 10:39:09 AM
Happy Twelfth Night!
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Post by: vixmom on January 05, 2014, 10:39:57 AM
Happy Twelfth Night!

Oh I'm not seeing that until the 11th
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Post by: TCB on January 05, 2014, 10:40:41 AM
Has Ben left for Tacoma yet?

I don't think the taxi got to his house yet.


Damn!


Do cabs have heated seats?
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 05, 2014, 10:42:59 AM
Has Ben left for Tacoma yet?

If so he hasn't made it as far as Iowa yet
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 05, 2014, 10:43:54 AM
TCB, you do realize that the vege pizza is served cold, right?
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 05, 2014, 10:45:48 AM
You will be lucky someday DR CILLA LIZ.  I, too, love snow....and I am so glad I don't have to go anyplace....today....tomorrow is a rehearsal, but it is not mandatory if we are snowed in....and tonight and tomorrow we expect wind chill temperatures of 30-40 degrees BELOW zero.

Yes, I love snow days.  We are suppose to have the -50 wind chill, but no snow.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 05, 2014, 10:46:21 AM
Oh! Page 3
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 05, 2014, 10:48:47 AM
Ah...sipping a cuppa Earl Grey....yum
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 05, 2014, 10:49:04 AM
Think I may go read....
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Post by: Ginny on January 05, 2014, 10:50:55 AM
Watching the Cincinnati Bengals try to advance in the playoffs.  There was much drama this past week with the NFL threatening to black out the broadcast because it wasn't a sell-out.  Kroger and Proctor & Gamble bought out the stadium and gave away the tickets to active and retired military.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 05, 2014, 10:52:14 AM
My backyard about an hour ago....with six hours of snow yet to fall.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpCtPKatjKw&feature=youtu.be

....featuring a pink flamingo and our new heat pump/air conditioner - which cost nearly as much as our house cost back in 1959  :D
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Post by: Jennifer on January 05, 2014, 10:56:11 AM

DR Cillaliz wrote:
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Oh, and I'm doing a Goodreads Challenge this year. I'm going to  try for 50 books.   I think I can do that.  I always have a book going, but have never kept track before.  It will be interesting to see how many I actually read

Goodreads is such a good way to keep track of your books. Also you can adjust your challenge as the year progresses. Good luck!
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Post by: Jennifer on January 05, 2014, 10:56:50 AM
I am very much looking forward to the premiere of Season 4 of Downton Abbey tonight on PBS. I think this year I will try to watch is the day or day after it airs.
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Post by: singdaw on January 05, 2014, 11:02:26 AM
Grilled hummus and carmelized onions:


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/sandwich_zps618c5b7b.png)
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 05, 2014, 11:04:59 AM
Watching the Cincinnati Bengals try to advance in the playoffs.  There was much drama this past week with the NFL threatening to black out the broadcast because it wasn't a sell-out.  Kroger and Proctor & Gamble bought out the stadium and gave away the tickets to active and retired military.

Nice of Kroger and P and G. 
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 05, 2014, 11:06:11 AM

DR Cillaliz wrote:
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Oh, and I'm doing a Goodreads Challenge this year. I'm going to  try for 50 books.   I think I can do that.  I always have a book going, but have never kept track before.  It will be interesting to see how many I actually read

Goodreads is such a good way to keep track of your books. Also you can adjust your challenge as the year progresses. Good luck!

Thanks Jennifer, I started using it a couple years ago, but wasn't doing a self challenge or trying to track the number read in a year, so I lost interest.  I think this will get me to keep using it
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 05, 2014, 11:07:00 AM
I am very much looking forward to the premiere of Season 4 of Downton Abbey tonight on PBS. I think this year I will try to watch is the day or day after it airs.
I'm looking forward to it too. 
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 05, 2014, 11:07:51 AM
Just saw images of the apartment fire on CNN
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Post by: FJL on January 05, 2014, 11:12:05 AM
I've been watching New York One.
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Post by: vixmom on January 05, 2014, 11:15:40 AM
Watching the Cincinnati Bengals try to advance in the playoffs.  There was much drama this past week with the NFL threatening to black out the broadcast because it wasn't a sell-out.  Kroger and Proctor & Gamble bought out the stadium and gave away the tickets to active and retired military.

Well I like that!
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Post by: singdaw on January 05, 2014, 11:17:41 AM
DR FJL- glad that you and your building are safe. Hope the occupants across the street are safe, as well.
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Post by: singdaw on January 05, 2014, 11:18:36 AM
I'm going to an intimate concert of Gershwin songs at the Ordway in downtown St. Paul this evening. I will have a full report.
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Post by: Ginny on January 05, 2014, 11:20:38 AM
Watching the Cincinnati Bengals try to advance in the playoffs.  There was much drama this past week with the NFL threatening to black out the broadcast because it wasn't a sell-out.  Kroger and Proctor & Gamble bought out the stadium and gave away the tickets to active and retired military.

Nice of Kroger and P and G. 

Not bad PR, too.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 05, 2014, 11:24:22 AM
I'm going to an intimate concert of Gershwin songs at the Ordway in downtown St. Paul this evening. I will have a full report.

I like the Ordway....and the Historic St. Paul Hotel just across Rice Park from the Ordway. It has a wonderful restaurant
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 05, 2014, 11:24:54 AM
Watching the Cincinnati Bengals try to advance in the playoffs.  There was much drama this past week with the NFL threatening to black out the broadcast because it wasn't a sell-out.  Kroger and Proctor & Gamble bought out the stadium and gave away the tickets to active and retired military.

Nice of Kroger and P and G. 

Not bad PR, too.

The best kind of PR
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Post by: Ginny on January 05, 2014, 11:24:57 AM
Watching the Cincinnati Bengals try to advance in the playoffs.  There was much drama this past week with the NFL threatening to black out the broadcast because it wasn't a sell-out.  Kroger and Proctor & Gamble bought out the stadium and gave away the tickets to active and retired military.

Well I like that!


I do, too!  From the looks of the stands, not all the tickets were claimed, but you really have to look for empty seats.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 05, 2014, 11:28:53 AM
And people who can't get out for whatever reason, can't afford a ticket or don't want to be in the cold can still enjoy the game from the warmth of their homes.
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Post by: Ginny on January 05, 2014, 11:30:39 AM
And people who can't get out for whatever reason, can't afford a ticket or don't want to be in the cold can still enjoy the game from the warmth of their homes.

We're in the third category!
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 05, 2014, 11:40:31 AM
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Successful Show Vibes for tonight! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: TCB on January 05, 2014, 11:48:54 AM
TCB, you do realize that the vege pizza is served cold, right?


Oh!  :-[
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Post by: bk on January 05, 2014, 11:54:40 AM
Was up at six, fell back asleep until eleven and stayed in bed till now getting the house warmed up
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 05, 2014, 11:55:28 AM
Does that mean you want to cancel your order?
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 05, 2014, 12:02:08 PM
Yes, Meijer bought out the stadium yesterday so that the television blackout could be lifted - those tickets were also donated to military familes.
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Post by: TCB on January 05, 2014, 12:23:12 PM
You will be lucky someday DR CILLA LIZ.  I, too, love snow....and I am so glad I don't have to go anyplace....today....tomorrow is a rehearsal, but it is not mandatory if we are snowed in....and tonight and tomorrow we expect wind chill temperatures of 30-40 degrees BELOW zero.

Yes, I love snow days.  We are suppose to have the -50 wind chill, but no snow.


-50 wind chill??  I would never leave my bed!
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Post by: bk on January 05, 2014, 12:23:22 PM
I know it isn't ask bk day, but I am curious...


Do you approach song sequencing differently depending on whether it is for a recording versus a live stage presentation or a benefit review?

I have a very specific way of sequencing albums.  The Kritzerland shows are different, but I also have a very specific way of sequencing those.  Pure Imagination was a different kind of thing, in that there's various kinds of subtle storytelling going on in how the evening is sequenced.  And benefits are something completely different again - mostly having to do with performers and building the evening.
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Post by: TCB on January 05, 2014, 12:27:48 PM
Grilled hummus and carmelized onions:


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/sandwich_zps618c5b7b.png)


I thought that said grilled humans and carmelized onions.




Oh, admit it, you thought it said that, too
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Post by: TCB on January 05, 2014, 12:31:41 PM
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Post by: TCB on January 05, 2014, 12:33:53 PM
Does that mean you want to cancel your order?


No, no, that will make it easier to transport.  And I can always nuke it.
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Post by: TCB on January 05, 2014, 12:34:35 PM
Does that mean you want to cancel your order?


No, no, that will make it easier to transport.  And I can always nuke it.


I hope it doesn't spoil on the trip.
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Post by: TCB on January 05, 2014, 12:38:44 PM
Currently, we don't have that problem for the Seahawks games.  The C-link is always sold out, and the waiting list is hundreds and hundreds of names long.
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Post by: George on January 05, 2014, 01:03:53 PM
~~~Break Legs Vibes for BK and the Cast of the Latest Kritzerland Show!!~~~
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Post by: George on January 05, 2014, 01:04:34 PM
I've had this damn cough for almost a month. 

I've gone through 2 series of antibiotics.

I'm thinking that I've developed some sort of allergy here in Austin.

~~~Get and Stay Well Vibes for DR Druxy!!~~~
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Post by: bk on January 05, 2014, 01:29:59 PM
Back from a three-mile jog.  Very pretty and warm out.
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Post by: bk on January 05, 2014, 01:30:13 PM
Must now try to write a page or two.
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Post by: George on January 05, 2014, 01:36:20 PM
There's a fire in the building across the street, lots of fire trucks around.

The Gothamist has some photos of the fire.

http://gothamist.com/2014/01/05/video_firefighters_battling_three-a.php

 :o Yikes!  Hopefully, everyone is okay!
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Post by: George on January 05, 2014, 01:37:12 PM
Richard and I just took advantage of our non-weather to get the lighted evergreen garland and red bows off the front porch railing.

My sister called yesterday, asking if I would come over today and help her move her Christmas tree out of her house.  I've caught up here, now it's time to take a shower, get dressed and leave.

Have a good day, all!
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Post by: George on January 05, 2014, 01:37:39 PM
But before I go...Gratuitous Post #100! :D
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Post by: Ginny on January 05, 2014, 01:56:06 PM
Ugh, Bengals blew it - again.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 05, 2014, 02:19:41 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 05, 2014, 02:22:09 PM
Snow vibes for Cilla.

Less-snow (or no-snow) vibes for those who need them.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 05, 2014, 02:22:31 PM
Stay-safe vibes to Fred and Skip and Dylan.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 05, 2014, 02:24:43 PM
Grilled hummus and carmelized onions:


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/sandwich_zps618c5b7b.png)
I thought that said grilled humans and carmelized onions.

Only on HHW.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 05, 2014, 02:26:14 PM
~~~Break Legs Vibes for BK and the Cast of the Latest Kritzerland Show!!~~~

Ditto.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 05, 2014, 02:27:22 PM
I've been enjoying all the snow reports. So much so that just before going to bed last night I thought, "I should see how much we got." Oops. I do sometimes forget where I am.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 05, 2014, 02:28:18 PM
TTFN.
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Post by: FJL on January 05, 2014, 02:45:18 PM
Break legs to BK and his cast!
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Post by: FJL on January 05, 2014, 02:46:31 PM
Thanks so much for the safety vibes!
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Post by: singdaw on January 05, 2014, 02:52:25 PM
I thought that said grilled humans


I've heard that soylent green is people.
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Post by: singdaw on January 05, 2014, 02:54:12 PM
Thanks for answering my question, bk. I think the whole subject is quite fascinating. Maybe someday you should write a book about THAT.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 05, 2014, 02:57:17 PM
DR SINGDAW is the concert you are attending still a go?
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Post by: singdaw on January 05, 2014, 02:57:29 PM
Cue the violins and cymbals...


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/ocean_zps3ab4f553.jpg)
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 05, 2014, 02:58:29 PM
Grilled humans.....if this weather stays like this....it may become so.

We lost a LARGE limb off the elm tree in the front yard.  And now the wind and bitterly cold temperatures have set in.

DePauw University campus has been closed Monday & Tuesday, so I will miss NO rehearsals.
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Post by: singdaw on January 05, 2014, 03:01:10 PM
Yes, Jrand63 - it's downtown St. Paul, so it will happen. Sort of like Broadway in NYC - rarely closes due to weather, although it is not unheard of in extreme circumstances.
I have been told that the audience for this "songbook" series is quite small, so they usually seat the entire audience right up on the stage. Could be interesting!
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 05, 2014, 03:02:18 PM
Typical annoying government response by Lori Miser Director of Public Works on complaints about the snow removal:

"I will not apologize. We have done nothing wrong. We made no mistakes."

If this was true....why were there any complaints?  :o  This was Saturday....we'll see what she has to say tomorrow.
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Post by: singdaw on January 05, 2014, 03:03:31 PM
Be careful out there, DRs! At wind chills this low, exposed flesh develops frostbite in 5 minutes.
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Post by: singdaw on January 05, 2014, 03:04:08 PM
And on that charming note, let us move this party along to the next page...

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Post by: singdaw on January 05, 2014, 03:04:34 PM
FIVE
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Post by: singdaw on January 05, 2014, 03:07:21 PM
This seems appropriate for the weather outside, which is indeed frightful:


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/frozen_zpscaa9e218.jpg)
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Post by: bk on January 05, 2014, 03:10:40 PM
Wrote a couple of pages and shall shortly be on my way to the sound check and then show.
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Post by: TCB on January 05, 2014, 04:00:41 PM
I've been enjoying all the snow reports. So much so that just before going to bed last night I thought, "I should see how much we got." Oops. I do sometimes forget where I am.


LOL!  Yesterday, I had to pull open the blinds just to make sure it wasn't snowing here.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 05, 2014, 04:17:36 PM
Very funny DR SINGDAW.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 05, 2014, 04:17:52 PM
State of Indiana has closed government offices tomorrow.
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Post by: Jennifer on January 05, 2014, 04:49:39 PM

DR Cillaliz wrote:
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Oh, and I'm doing a Goodreads Challenge this year. I'm going to  try for 50 books.   I think I can do that.  I always have a book going, but have never kept track before.  It will be interesting to see how many I actually read

Goodreads is such a good way to keep track of your books. Also you can adjust your challenge as the year progresses. Good luck!

Thanks Jennifer, I started using it a couple years ago, but wasn't doing a self challenge or trying to track the number read in a year, so I lost interest.  I think this will get me to keep using it

When you do the challenge it does encourage you to really keep track. Ha, i've only read 1 book so far this year.

I really like to keep track of all the books coming out that i want to read. It is great for that.
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Post by: vixmom on January 05, 2014, 04:58:15 PM
Grilled hummus and carmelized onions:


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/sandwich_zps618c5b7b.png)


I thought that said grilled humans and carmelized onions.




Oh, admit it, you thought it said that, too

It didn't?
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 05, 2014, 05:21:59 PM
It's been along day and I am home.  Waited over 30 minutes for a goddam bus at 27th and Sixth Avenue. I am still not amused.
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Post by: KevinH on January 05, 2014, 05:24:38 PM
Break a leg vibes to BK and cast!
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Post by: KevinH on January 05, 2014, 05:24:59 PM
That sandwich looks great!
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Post by: KevinH on January 05, 2014, 05:25:46 PM
The temperature on Tuesday is going to be the lowest in years, per our weather people.
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Post by: KevinH on January 05, 2014, 05:27:04 PM
33 minutes to Downton Abbey!
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 05, 2014, 05:47:24 PM
The temperature on Tuesday is going to be the lowest in years, per our weather people.

It sounds like they're going to be meeting or breaking records as far south as the Gulf of Mexico.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 05, 2014, 05:50:15 PM
You will be lucky someday DR CILLA LIZ.  I, too, love snow....and I am so glad I don't have to go anyplace....today....tomorrow is a rehearsal, but it is not mandatory if we are snowed in....and tonight and tomorrow we expect wind chill temperatures of 30-40 degrees BELOW zero.

Yes, I love snow days.  We are suppose to have the -50 wind chill, but no snow.


-50 wind chill??  I would never leave my bed!

As of right now, I counted 130 closings in the area listed on a local tv station website.  I called Edith, we were able to contact all the clients set for appointments tomorrow and we also will be closed. The HIGH temp tomorrow is supposed to be -7 with wind chills between -30 and -50.   I'm really happy that everyone is closing and staying home.  It's the safest thing to do.  By next Sunday it will be 38 degrees.   This too shall pass
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 05, 2014, 05:51:35 PM
Does that mean you want to cancel your order?


No, no, that will make it easier to transport.  And I can always nuke it.

LOL, you aren't supposed to nuke it.  It's cream cheese on crescent rolls with raw vegetables.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 05, 2014, 05:54:28 PM
Our record low is an air temp of -25 for today, we won't be anywhere near that, but the wind chills are the problem here
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 05, 2014, 05:54:58 PM
DOWNTON time....Hoo and Ray!!!!!
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Post by: vixmom on January 05, 2014, 05:55:16 PM
I thought that said grilled humans


I've heard that soylent green is people.

WHAT!!!  No spoiler alert!!?
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Post by: vixmom on January 05, 2014, 05:59:08 PM
Just finished dinner of meatloaf, oven roasted potatoes, peas and gravy
Tea is brewing in the Brown Betty and we are settling down to watch Downton Abbey
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Post by: TCB on January 05, 2014, 07:11:14 PM
You will be lucky someday DR CILLA LIZ.  I, too, love snow....and I am so glad I don't have to go anyplace....today....tomorrow is a rehearsal, but it is not mandatory if we are snowed in....and tonight and tomorrow we expect wind chill temperatures of 30-40 degrees BELOW zero.

Yes, I love snow days.  We are suppose to have the -50 wind chill, but no snow.


-50 wind chill??  I would never leave my bed!

As of right now, I counted 130 closings in the area listed on a local tv station website.  I called Edith, we were able to contact all the clients set for appointments tomorrow and we also will be closed. The HIGH temp tomorrow is supposed to be -7 with wind chills between -30 and -50.   I'm really happy that everyone is closing and staying home.  It's the safest thing to do.  By next Sunday it will be 38 degrees.   This too shall pass


I'm glad you will closed, also.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 05, 2014, 07:58:00 PM
Downton Abbey reduced me to tears at least three times in its 2-hour slot, but the last scene with Carsen and Griggs was the clincher.
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Post by: TCB on January 05, 2014, 08:02:35 PM
Does that mean you want to cancel your order?


No, no, that will make it easier to transport.  And I can always nuke it.

LOL, you aren't supposed to nuke it.  It's cream cheese on crescent rolls with raw vegetables.


This sounds like a very complicated dish to make and serve!
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Post by: TCB on January 05, 2014, 08:07:47 PM
Downton Abbey reduced me to tears at least three times in its 2-hour slot, but the last scene with Carsen and Griggs was the clincher.


You mean not everyone is watching the Go Daddy Bowl Game with me?
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 05, 2014, 08:10:44 PM
Downton Abbey reduced me to tears at least three times in its 2-hour slot, but the last scene with Carsen and Griggs was the clincher.

I thought it was wonderful too
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Post by: Ginny on January 05, 2014, 08:15:23 PM
The cold front moved in while we were watching DOWNTON ABBEY. 
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Post by: vixmom on January 05, 2014, 08:27:30 PM
Quite enjoyed Downton Abbey; I did want to slap Lord Knowitall a couple of times though
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Post by: Ginny on January 05, 2014, 08:30:36 PM
Downton Abbey reduced me to tears at least three times in its 2-hour slot, but the last scene with Carsen and Griggs was the clincher.


You mean not everyone is watching the Go Daddy Bowl Game with me?

Our niece Lauren is, DR TCB.  She was there 3 years ago as a student athletic trainer with the Miami University football team.
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Post by: Ginny on January 05, 2014, 08:44:21 PM
'night!
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Post by: singdaw on January 05, 2014, 08:48:42 PM
Back from the show, and will have to catch up on Downton tomorrow.


The show was really delightful. 10 singers, a narrator, a nine-foot concert grand, and a string bass. I imagine it is sort of what the Kritzerland at Sterling shows are like, albeit with a few more performers. The Gershwin songs were all great, as were the performers, and imaginative arrangements. The stage was set up at the back of the main stage, and the audience (about 300, I'd say) were seated in chairs placed on the stage, with our backs to the house. This is part of an "American Songbook" series, which would be worth exploring for the remainder of their shows.


And home in less than 5 minutes!     :)
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 05, 2014, 08:49:24 PM
Quite enjoyed Downton Abbey; I did want to slap Lord Knowitall a couple of times though


Oh I think he's going to have his hands full this season
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 05, 2014, 08:49:39 PM
Wow, I did another page turn
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 05, 2014, 08:50:28 PM
How bizarre to have a "cold" day instead of a "snow" day.  But I'll take it
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Post by: bk on January 05, 2014, 10:43:54 PM
Well, those who were at the Kritzerland show tonight saw nine amazing kids and one amazing adult - it could not have been a better show, and some folks who've been to a lot of our shows said it was their favorite of all of them.  I had one guy who was petrified of coming to see a show with nine kids, but he absolutely loved it and them.  Paige Befeler, Brennley Brown, Quintan Craig, Oliviana Marie, Hadley Belle Miller, Jenna Lea Rosen, Sami Staitman, Sarah Staitman, Carter Thomas and Sharon McNight.  So proud of each and every young person for delivering truthful, funny, and beautiful performances.  All accompanied by Tom Griep, and Kay Cole's delightful choreography for one number, and all co-produced by Adryan Russ.  I even got through my tongue-twisting Maladjusted Jester song without screwing up. :)

I will have photos at some point and I will have several videos.
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Post by: vixmom on January 05, 2014, 10:50:53 PM
loooking forward to the videos
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Post by: bk on January 05, 2014, 11:20:11 PM
Buckled down, Winsocki and wrote three pages just now, so I guess in total I've done five today.  I'm doing a sequence I'm really liking.
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Post by: George on January 05, 2014, 11:32:31 PM
Well, those who were at the Kritzerland show tonight saw nine amazing kids and one amazing adult - it could not have been a better show, and some folks who've been to a lot of our shows said it was their favorite of all of them.  I had one guy who was petrified of coming to see a show with nine kids, but he absolutely loved it and them.  Paige Befeler, Brennley Brown, Quintan Craig, Oliviana Marie, Hadley Belle Miller, Jenna Lea Rosen, Sami Staitman, Sarah Staitman, Carter Thomas and Sharon McNight.  So proud of each and every young person for delivering truthful, funny, and beautiful performances.  All accompanied by Tom Griep, and Kay Cole's delightful choreography for one number, and all co-produced by Adryan Russ.  I even got through my tongue-twisting Maladjusted Jester song without screwing up. :)

I will have photos at some point and I will have several videos.

That's great, BK!  Congrats to you and the cast!
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Post by: George on January 05, 2014, 11:35:00 PM
loooking forward to the videos

Ditto!
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Post by: George on January 05, 2014, 11:39:58 PM
A co-worker (actually, one of my staff) loaned me her DVD of "Kismet."  I've never watched it all the way through.  I really like it.  Big emotional songs, great voices, incredible costumes all in CinemaScope...what's not to like? :)