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Title: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: bk on January 09, 2014, 12:43:57 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were happy and hopefully aMUSEing, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - their MOOS is reading their new book.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: bk on January 09, 2014, 12:44:54 AM
And the word of the day is: QUONDAM!
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Post by: Ben on January 09, 2014, 02:19:19 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: George on January 09, 2014, 02:34:21 AM
Topic of the Day:

Of course, the Holy Grail reissue would probably be the Sherman Brothers album...with all the fixes that need to be done. 

BK, what about a new follow up?  The Songs of The Sherman Brothers, version 2.0!  You could record new songs, and even feature your new song with Richard.  And if you had or could get the original charts, you could even re-record some of the most egregiously "produced" tracks from the original album.

Total fantasy, I know, but there's always hope. :)
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: George on January 09, 2014, 02:41:14 AM
Good morning to you, Ben...and good night from me. 8)
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: ChasSmith on January 09, 2014, 04:31:20 AM
Good morning, all.

Woke up at least two hours too early, but there wasn't anything in particular bugging me so I just laid there and rested and finally got up one hour early.

Today, more work on room organization, which should put it in a better place than it's been in quite a while.

Coffee!
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 09, 2014, 04:33:43 AM
I was too tired to contribute much last night, but vixmom and the rest of the night crew did very well.  Couldn't believe it when I saw there were 9 pages!

And I love the bowling party idea.  Let's hope there were be a full report, with PICTURES.    :)
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: ChasSmith on January 09, 2014, 04:35:42 AM
Very good notes today, and to say I'm looking forward to the new book would be the Understatement of the Month.

And how to address the TOD?  Oy!  Must think....
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: ChasSmith on January 09, 2014, 04:40:47 AM
Oh, just remembered --

BK:  I've searched Amazon and eBay and a couple of other sites and am coming up with nada on my search for the UMBRELLAS score you referred to the other day.  All I'm finding are a few sheet music selections.  Nothing at all urgent about this, but someday I would love to see whatever it is you've got!
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: ChasSmith on January 09, 2014, 04:48:50 AM
In my own MOOsings early this a.m. I suddenly smelled the coffee (at least half an hour before I'd be making it) and realized I'd be a total idiot to miss the Encores! LITTLE ME. 

Dr Elmore:  When would you be in attendance, and may I propose a mini-HHW get-together?  Will I find tickets still available?  How about DRs Ben and vixmom et al?
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: Kerry on January 09, 2014, 04:52:55 AM
It's Thursday.  I can't sleep in quite yet.  But we're getting closer.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: elmore3003 on January 09, 2014, 04:55:11 AM
Good morning, all! I slept well, although I was up and down several times last night dealing with too many bathroom trips
I KNOW! TMI!!!
and I woke up to a hot radiator.   Yep! After the really, really cold spell, I have heat in my apartment. Oy!

This morning I have physical therapy, and following that, depending on how I feel, a possible trip to City Center to help Joshie with a fix.  I also need to make a trip to the NYPL. but I may of that tomorrow after lunch.

That's my day. More coffee!
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: elmore3003 on January 09, 2014, 05:03:23 AM
In my own MOOsings early this a.m. I suddenly smelled the coffee (at least half an hour before I'd be making it) and realized I'd be a total idiot to miss the Encores! LITTLE ME. 

Dr Elmore:  When would you be in attendance, and may I propose a mini-HHW get-together?  Will I find tickets still available?  How about DRs Ben and vixmom et al?

DR ChasSmith, I hadn't even thought about LITTLE ME! It's performance dates are Feb 5-9, and since I cannot afford a ticket at the moment, I'll probably just be at the dress rehearsal on the 4th.  That said, I have no huge plans or kinks in my schedule for that period, so an HHW gathering is god at nearly any time.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: Michael on January 09, 2014, 05:28:19 AM
good morning to all
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: Michael on January 09, 2014, 05:39:02 AM
I would like to see an "all-star" recording of "The Wiz". The original cast album is missing a lot of the music. The only people I can think of right now are Jennifer Holliday for The Wicked Witch of the West and Stephanie Mills (The original Dorothy in The Wiz) as Aunt Em. As for the others whoever I leave that open to others
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: Michael on January 09, 2014, 05:41:56 AM
As for the reissue:

Wasn't there another album you recorded before you left the other label that was never released? Donna McKechnie?

Otherwise I would second the Sherman Bros album with the missing Guy Haines track and perhaps get permission to use the original cover design.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: Laura on January 09, 2014, 05:51:33 AM
Good morning.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 09, 2014, 06:35:36 AM
Schools in the area are closed for the 4th day....tomorrow we expect temperatures in the 40's and RAIN....so all of those people NOT doing their jobs clearing the streets can get a little rest from driving around and talking on television about what a good job they are doing.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: Jrand74 on January 09, 2014, 06:38:31 AM
TOD:

I like the new Sherman Brothers CD idea.....very nice.

REISSUE:  Not Of This Earth so that more people can hear it! 

Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: singdaw on January 09, 2014, 06:51:34 AM
I could not see this here site very well. Then I took off my glasses, and darned if it doesn't appear that at some point the Dear Dog licked them.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: Elan on January 09, 2014, 06:52:13 AM
Morning, all! Hope everyone's staying warm!

TOD: I'm gonna cheat a bit on this one.

For the new album:  "A Real Nice Party," a solo album featuring my grandmother Ruth singing her original song parodies. She used to regale family gatherings with her rewritten versions of Berlin & R&H songs, including a Jewish version of "The Girl That I Marry." Unfortunately, she passed away before I knew most of the originals and most of her lyrics never got preserved.

Can't think of a reissue that I'd like to hear right now.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: singdaw on January 09, 2014, 06:52:55 AM
TOD:


Well, if it was up to me, we'd have a new studio cast recording of She Loves Me. Just because you can never have enough recordings of She Loves Me.    :)
I realize that this is not commercially viable. But still.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: singdaw on January 09, 2014, 06:56:00 AM
bk, I am thrilled that you and your Muse are happy with your progress thus far on the latest book, and that it appears to be aesthetically satisfying for you, as well.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: John G. on January 09, 2014, 06:58:40 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: Elan on January 09, 2014, 06:58:40 AM
TOD:


Well, if it was up to me, we'd have a new studio cast recording of She Loves Me. Just because you can never have enough recordings of She Loves Me.    :)
I realize that this is not commercially viable. But still.

Ooh, ooh! I like! Casting?

(Oh, and as an aside, could somebody please publish an affordable piano score that includes "Try Me?")
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: John G. on January 09, 2014, 07:00:31 AM
TOD:

Reissue: Maybe Jeepers Creepers, which is one of the few of your albums I don't have.

New: A complete recording of any of the shows featured on the first Unsung Broadway that hasn't since been recorded, including Welcome to the Club, The First and 1,2,3,4,5 (or whatever it's called these days).
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: John G. on January 09, 2014, 07:29:44 AM
Slapjack, I want you to make me that coconut cream sheet cake you posted a photo of yesterday. And deliver it right about now.

Please.  :D
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: singdaw on January 09, 2014, 07:32:09 AM
Coming right up!
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: singdaw on January 09, 2014, 07:32:34 AM
...and for my next trick...        :)
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on January 09, 2014, 07:47:11 AM
And the word of the day is: QUONDAM!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  THE WAY WE WERE
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: Jrand74 on January 09, 2014, 07:47:53 AM
HA!
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 09, 2014, 07:48:20 AM
Page Two!

I am also excited about the new book and looking forward to it very much.
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Post by: Ginny on January 09, 2014, 08:00:13 AM
Thursday morning greetings!  Waiting while Mom has her repeat endoscopy. She told me on the drive in that she wants to go to Central Pastry when we're finished here.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: Ginny on January 09, 2014, 08:05:27 AM
And they've just called me to Mom's bedside.  She did fine and is still kind of groggy.

Bye for now!
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: John G. on January 09, 2014, 08:09:30 AM
Thursday morning greetings!  Waiting while Mom has her repeat endoscopy. She told me on the drive in that she wants to go to Central Pastry when we're finished here.

Central Pastry sounds like a fine plan.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: elmore3003 on January 09, 2014, 08:36:22 AM
Thursday morning greetings!  Waiting while Mom has her repeat endoscopy. She told me on the drive in that she wants to go to Central Pastry when we're finished here.

Central Pastry sounds like a fine plan.

I love Central Pastry!  In the mornings, when I'd go home to check on Dad, I'd stop at Central Pastry for an apple fritter or a cinnamon-sugar twist and coffee for breakfast.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: elmore3003 on January 09, 2014, 08:37:32 AM
And I am home from physical therapy!  I'm waiting to hear from Joshie about a trip to City Center.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: John G. on January 09, 2014, 08:37:37 AM
Huffington Post headline: 18 Signs You Need a Nutella Intervention.

I thought there was only one: You are conscious.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: John G. on January 09, 2014, 09:14:14 AM
Larry and FJL, what do you make of the latest fuss on castrecl? Another round of bitchiness and name calling that's getting a little too irritating, IMO.

 
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: singdaw on January 09, 2014, 09:56:33 AM
A foggy day in (not quite) London town...


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/afoggydaynearLondontown_zps9a031ef9.jpg)
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Post by: MBarnum on January 09, 2014, 10:06:27 AM
That Castracl doesn't sound like a very nice place.

It also sounds like too much like Caster Oil.
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Post by: MBarnum on January 09, 2014, 10:07:19 AM
For some reason I am way tired today. Need some kind of a pick-me up, or a nap.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: MBarnum on January 09, 2014, 10:09:21 AM
I received a boat load of Punjabi films on DVD this week. And I have more coming. So many new releases. I don't know if I will be able to watch any of them this weekened, but I hope to.

Actually, the only major thing I have going on this weekend is attending the 1st birthday party for a friends son. That is Saturday evening.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: MBarnum on January 09, 2014, 10:10:34 AM
Of course there are a ton of things other than watching DVDs that I should do on the weekend...but as usual, it ends up being only what I want to do that ends up getting done.
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Post by: MBarnum on January 09, 2014, 10:10:56 AM
And that is enough of me.
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Post by: FJL on January 09, 2014, 10:19:25 AM
Sorry for my E&T-ness (or more like popping in and out constantly).  I have no reasonable excuses for this, except trying to sit at the computer a little less.   Been using the Blackberry more, for email at least.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: FJL on January 09, 2014, 10:24:15 AM
Larry and FJL, what do you make of the latest fuss on castrecl? Another round of bitchiness and name calling that's getting a little too irritating, IMO.

 


I find castrecl discussions very exciting at times, and there's so much wonderful information - but the subject of whether SAVING MR. BANKS was an honest realistic work is puzzling me.  Larry said it beautifully when he said FUNNY GIRL is no more the story of Fanny Brice's life than it is the story of Larry Moore's life - I'm paraphrasing, and Larry said it better than that, but I can't find the exact quote.  Hope i got the idea Larry put forward right.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: John G. on January 09, 2014, 10:32:52 AM
Larry and FJL, what do you make of the latest fuss on castrecl? Another round of bitchiness and name calling that's getting a little too irritating, IMO.

 


I find castrecl discussions very exciting at times, and there's so much wonderful information - but the subject of whether SAVING MR. BANKS was an honest realistic work is puzzling me.  Larry said it beautifully when he said FUNNY GIRL is no more the story of Fanny Brice's life than it is the story of Larry Moore's life - I'm paraphrasing, and Larry said it better than that, but I can't find the exact quote.  Hope i got the idea Larry put forward right.

I loved that comment of Larry's. Now it's moved on to Meryl Streep, misogeny and anti-Semitism. And I loved the response from one of the women posters about all the condescening men asking if Streep is qualified to address the subject of misogeny. 
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Post by: John G. on January 09, 2014, 10:37:42 AM
For all you book lovers:

(https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/522426_735603316457613_1198764088_n.jpg)
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: Jrand74 on January 09, 2014, 10:46:07 AM
That's very funny DR JOHN G.
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Post by: Kate on January 09, 2014, 11:03:36 AM
Hello All:

Well I have been in my mobile home since Monday.

We have had quite a time of it here in West Seneca, NY.

Finally it stopped snowing.  We have 16 inches of snow!

Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: bk on January 09, 2014, 11:12:37 AM
I'm up, finally.  Was up at eight-thirty, but I really needed more sleep so thankfully I fell back asleep quickly.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: bk on January 09, 2014, 11:14:17 AM
I'm seriously thinking of reissuing Jeepers Creepers with a completely new cover - think there's be interest?
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Post by: bk on January 09, 2014, 11:18:26 AM
For an interesting look at Miss Streep's comments, a blog from someone who has worked at Disney and knows things.  What I find wrong about Miss Streep's remarks is that she never knew Mr. Disney, doesn't really know the history of anything, quoted a letter completely out of context, and, for me, made a dope of herself.  While her aims may have been noble the result certainly wasn't and while it's easy to take these potshots NOW, the world was a different place THEN and most of the facts belie just about everything she said.

http://floydnormancom.squarespace.com/blog/
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 09, 2014, 11:32:33 AM
Larry and FJL, what do you make of the latest fuss on castrecl? Another round of bitchiness and name calling that's getting a little too irritating, IMO.

 

There are a lot of asses posting on castrecl. For a lot of these idiots, i don't bother to read their posts; I delete.  I suppose on some days I'm one of them, but i like to hope I'm at least fun to read.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: elmore3003 on January 09, 2014, 11:33:52 AM
Larry and FJL, what do you make of the latest fuss on castrecl? Another round of bitchiness and name calling that's getting a little too irritating, IMO.

 


I find castrecl discussions very exciting at times, and there's so much wonderful information - but the subject of whether SAVING MR. BANKS was an honest realistic work is puzzling me.  Larry said it beautifully when he said FUNNY GIRL is no more the story of Fanny Brice's life than it is the story of Larry Moore's life - I'm paraphrasing, and Larry said it better than that, but I can't find the exact quote.  Hope i got the idea Larry put forward right.

DR FJL, I think you stated it eloquently!
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: elmore3003 on January 09, 2014, 11:38:12 AM
DRs, I am back from a very frustrating trek to the Public Library around the corner on Amsterdam. The first flor people are morons,there's no guide posted on what to find on the four floors, and the second floor collection of books is pathetic.

Does any one have a [iano-vocal collection of Dolly Parton songs? I need copies of "Nine To Five" and "Here You Come Again."
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 09, 2014, 11:43:56 AM
BK:  Agree about Streep's comments.  But consider the little girl inside...the betrayal she felt when she learned that a beloved figure had disdain for women in the workplace and that Disneyland (not just the place) was not looking at boys and girls equally.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 09, 2014, 11:46:03 AM
Album I'd like you to issue:

"Resurrection" by Maurice Jarre

Album I'd like you to reissue:

"Deep in My Heart" -- MGM musical soundtrack.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: singdaw on January 09, 2014, 11:49:56 AM
I'm seriously thinking of reissuing Jeepers Creepers with a completely new cover - think there's be interest?


I already have it, but I imagine there would be folks that would love a new opportunity to purchase it.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 09, 2014, 11:56:27 AM
I'm seriously thinking of reissuing Jeepers Creepers with a completely new cover - think there's be interest?

I already have it, too, but it's a recording that should be available.


I already have it, but I imagine there would be folks that would love a new opportunity to purchase it.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 09, 2014, 11:57:25 AM
!!!   3   !!!   3   !!!   3   !!!   3   !!!   3   !!!   3   !!!   3   !!!   3   !!!   3   !!!
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Post by: FJL on January 09, 2014, 11:57:46 AM
Page 3 "Nine to Five" with Dolly at Disney dance

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ipc9hlb3u4o

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Post by: George on January 09, 2014, 12:10:54 PM
Oh, just remembered --

BK:  I've searched Amazon and eBay and a couple of other sites and am coming up with nada on my search for the UMBRELLAS score you referred to the other day.  All I'm finding are a few sheet music selections.  Nothing at all urgent about this, but someday I would love to see whatever it is you've got!

ChasSmith, click HERE (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F0RN2PI/) for Amazon.com or HERE (http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B004HTA67M/) for the Amazon.fr listing from France.  With the currency conversion, they actually work out to be pretty close to the same cost.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: John G. on January 09, 2014, 12:13:24 PM
Hello All:

Well I have been in my mobile home since Monday.

We have had quite a time of it here in West Seneca, NY.

Finally it stopped snowing.  We have 16 inches of snow!



Hope you are staying warm. Would not like to see 16 inches of snow.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: George on January 09, 2014, 12:22:14 PM
As for the reissue:

Wasn't there another album you recorded before you left the other label that was never released? Donna McKechnie?

Otherwise I would second the Sherman Bros album with the missing Guy Haines track and perhaps get permission to use the original cover design.

AND get Richard Sherman himself to record "Feed the Birds"!
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: ChasSmith on January 09, 2014, 12:37:44 PM
Oh, just remembered --

BK:  I've searched Amazon and eBay and a couple of other sites and am coming up with nada on my search for the UMBRELLAS score you referred to the other day.  All I'm finding are a few sheet music selections.  Nothing at all urgent about this, but someday I would love to see whatever it is you've got!

ChasSmith, click HERE (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F0RN2PI/) for Amazon.com or HERE (http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B004HTA67M/) for the Amazon.fr listing from France.  With the currency conversion, they actually work out to be pretty close to the same cost.

Oy!  I am an idiot for not searching on the French title.  Thanks!!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 09, 2014, 01:08:17 PM
Ish Kabibble.
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Post by: singdaw on January 09, 2014, 01:24:26 PM
And the horse he rode in on!      :)
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: John G. on January 09, 2014, 01:58:44 PM
Amiri Baraka -- or LeRoi Jones, if you prefer -- has died.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: Jrand74 on January 09, 2014, 02:00:31 PM
DR CHAS SMITH is in the middle of his DVD & cd reorganization.....I wonder if I should tell him how I did mine....
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Post by: George on January 09, 2014, 02:26:27 PM
Ish Kabibble.

Gesundheit.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 09, 2014, 02:29:43 PM
DR JRand63, for your eyes-only!
http://www.theatermania.com/broadway/discount-tickets/outside-mullingar_201711/?cid=hp_discounts
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Post by: George on January 09, 2014, 02:39:05 PM
Stephen Ward (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00FLDVIZ2/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) has arrived. 
 
As has James Franco's Interior. Leather Bar (http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00E8GPP8O/ref=ox_ya_os_product), which is not available in the US, at all...well, not yet. ;)
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 09, 2014, 02:47:48 PM
DR CHAS SMITH is in the middle of his DVD & cd reorganization.....I wonder if I should tell him how I did mine....

This is more of a general room clean-up, with just some additional shelving that doesn't require any real reorganizing.  Either way, though, and whether early or late in the process, I'm always happy to hear how other people deal with this, DR Jrand63!    :)
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Post by: Laura on January 09, 2014, 02:48:47 PM
TOD: Forever Plaid -- with just the pianist who came with the room and Uncle Chester. Like it is supposed to be.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 09, 2014, 02:51:18 PM
Stephen Ward (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00FLDVIZ2/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) has arrived. 
 
As has James Franco's Interior. Leather Bar (http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00E8GPP8O/ref=ox_ya_os_product), which is not available in the US, at all...well, not yet. ;)

A friend of mine from the NYC Gay Men's Chorus was an extra in CRUISING, and he claimed the director and crew handed out drugs and poppers, encouraged them to carouse, anrd made quite a porn film, which, i suspect, has been amusing the director for years. I've heard bits of gossip about his private life fem folk in the opera  world.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 09, 2014, 03:01:42 PM
DR JRand63, for your eyes-only!
http://www.theatermania.com/broadway/discount-tickets/outside-mullingar_201711/?cid=hp_discounts

Well now I don't have to eat dinner, I'm not hungry anymore.
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Post by: Kate on January 09, 2014, 03:02:10 PM
Yesterday I watched MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA.

I had read the book several years ago for my book club.

My best friend absolutely loved the book, but was disappointed in the movie.

I thought the movies was good but a little too long and did not stay true to the book as I recall.

However, I thought it was beautifully made and the little girl was marvelous.  I also learned about how hard it is to become a GEISHA and what it really means to be one.

I rate it 8 out of 10 For KATE'S CRITIQUES!
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: Jrand74 on January 09, 2014, 03:03:14 PM
DR CHAS SMITH I am putting all of my DVD's in notebooks in plastic sheets (4 disks to a sheet) - and tossing the containers.  I keep the booklets and some of the covers in sheet protectors.....takes up much less space and is easy to add new discs or find what I am looking for.....
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 09, 2014, 03:07:08 PM
Ah, got it.  Lots of people are doing that these days.  I've done it for a few segments of my collection (or accumulation, if you will), but I'm not quite ready to take that plunge for the greater part of it.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: Kate on January 09, 2014, 03:09:16 PM
We went to the Library and I picked up the following:


BEFORE MIDNIGHT, (I Couldn't get the first 2)
THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES
BECOMING JANE

 Have any DR"S seen these, and if so can you recommend them?

Also If anyone has seen BEFORE MIDNIGHT do you think It's important to see the first two first?
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: George on January 09, 2014, 03:09:56 PM
DR CHAS SMITH I am putting all of my DVD's in notebooks in plastic sheets (4 disks to a sheet) - and tossing the containers.  I keep the booklets and some of the covers in sheet protectors.....takes up much less space and is easy to add new discs or find what I am looking for.....

I still keep all the packaging.  I haven't gotten organized in my life to see if I need to do what you've done.  A co-worker of mine has done that, too.  Several years ago, she gave me a couple of boxes of practically brand new empty DVD cases.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: Kate on January 09, 2014, 03:10:26 PM
Thanks John G! :) :) :) :) 8)
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: MBarnum on January 09, 2014, 03:10:41 PM
I'm seriously thinking of reissuing Jeepers Creepers with a completely new cover - think there's be interest?

If you add the song BOOBIE WOOGIE BOOGIE MAN from MURDER IN THE BLUE ROOM (1944) to it, I am there!
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: ChasSmith on January 09, 2014, 03:11:41 PM
DR Jrand63, how do you group or sort your collection?  And how difficult is it to bring new acquisitions into what your system is?
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: Kate on January 09, 2014, 03:13:07 PM
DR BK,

I'm glad you already have forty- five pages done of your new book.

Can you give us a tiny hint about the subject matter??
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: Jrand74 on January 09, 2014, 03:31:04 PM
I got the idea for DR RLP who was doing his CD collection in this way.  I have major groups first:

War Movies
Musicals
Horror/SciFi
etc.

Alphabetical by title.  Because I use loose leaf notebooks - the LARGE ones - and three hole punch disk sheets (4 to a side. 8 disks per sheet) I can add or subtract sheets as needed, and I always leave a few blank spots here and there for additions.

All of the Box Sets are kept in their original containers, tv seasons, special multidisks sets (Cleopatra, etc)  I did it this way to save ROOM.  It really did compact the size of the collection!  I am not quite finished, I have a few shelves of discs to go....but I am making progress.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: Jrand74 on January 09, 2014, 03:31:40 PM
JEEPERS CREEPERS is a very nice CD!
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: KevinH on January 09, 2014, 03:37:04 PM
Good evening!
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: KevinH on January 09, 2014, 03:38:43 PM
And the word of the day is: QUONDAM!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  THE WAY WE WERE




Good choice!
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: KevinH on January 09, 2014, 03:39:04 PM
Page 4!
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: KevinH on January 09, 2014, 03:39:42 PM
Love Jeepers Creepers, especially Rebecca Luker's song, "The Faithful Heart!"
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 09, 2014, 03:57:40 PM
Ish Kabibble.

Gesundheit.

Thank you very much.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: George on January 09, 2014, 04:39:42 PM
And speaking of TVs...Samsung shows off its 85-inch curved TV that bends with the touch of a button (http://www.engadget.com/2014/01/06/samsung-85-inch-bending-tv/)!

(http://o.aolcdn.com/hss/storage/adam/6605d1b3176147dfc805c943ac6fbdab/samsung85inchbending.jpg)

Wow!  They don't, however, mention price.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: singdaw on January 09, 2014, 04:43:15 PM
I guess that will be useful when watching Bend It Like Beckham.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: George on January 09, 2014, 04:44:44 PM
I guess that will be useful when watching Bend It Like Beckham.

Or Bent.

;)
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: bk on January 09, 2014, 04:47:39 PM
And speaking of TVs...Samsung shows off its 85-inch curved TV that bends with the touch of a button (http://www.engadget.com/2014/01/06/samsung-85-inch-bending-tv/)!

(http://o.aolcdn.com/hss/storage/adam/6605d1b3176147dfc805c943ac6fbdab/samsung85inchbending.jpg)

Wow!  They don't, however, mention price.

40K
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: Jeanne on January 09, 2014, 04:49:04 PM
Hello, everyone.

I've been dealing with a back flare-up the past week, so everything else has ben lower priority.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: Jeanne on January 09, 2014, 04:49:32 PM
Congrats to DR John G on his milestone/millstone (take your pick).
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: Jeanne on January 09, 2014, 04:50:11 PM
Sing, is there a cut-off temp when you don't take the dog out?
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: Jeanne on January 09, 2014, 04:50:38 PM
I'm glad DD Zack has doggie boots.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: Jeanne on January 09, 2014, 04:51:21 PM
Nice to see DR Ron again. No pics--or did I miss them?
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: Jeanne on January 09, 2014, 04:53:11 PM
Fred, do you enjoy novels? Have you read Rosamunde Pilcher's WINTER SOLSTICE? It's a beautiful story. I think you'd enjoy it.

I think DR Kate would like it, too. DR Jane's probably read it, as well as DR Ginny. I can't say about DR Jennifer.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: Jeanne on January 09, 2014, 04:54:12 PM
TTFN.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: FJL on January 09, 2014, 05:33:57 PM
That's a beautiful TV - i think.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: FJL on January 09, 2014, 05:34:17 PM
Jeanne - Skip loves novels. I'll mention it to him.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: Ginny on January 09, 2014, 06:23:53 PM
Fred, do you enjoy novels? Have you read Rosamunde Pilcher's WINTER SOLSTICE? It's a beautiful story. I think you'd enjoy it.

I think DR Kate would like it, too. DR Jane's probably read it, as well as DR Ginny. I can't say about DR Jennifer.

DR Jeanne, I've read several of Rosamunde Pilcher's books, but not that one.  I'll put it on my list.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: John G. on January 09, 2014, 06:29:19 PM
We went to the Library and I picked up the following:


BEFORE MIDNIGHT, (I Couldn't get the first 2)
THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES
BECOMING JANE

 Have any DR"S seen these, and if so can you recommend them?

Also If anyone has seen BEFORE MIDNIGHT do you think It's important to see the first two first?


I don't think it's important. But it is a richer experience to see all three.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: John G. on January 09, 2014, 06:30:07 PM
Congrats to DR John G on his milestone/millstone (take your pick).

There are milestones, there are millstones ...

And thank you.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: bk on January 09, 2014, 07:19:36 PM
Page four?  Really?
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: bk on January 09, 2014, 07:20:46 PM
Crazy little day.  I futzed and fixed a few things before having to eat - I had a patty melt and nothing else.  Then I'd completely forgotten I was supposed to guest on a radio show, but luckily they called and I was literally two minutes away and got there just in time.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: bk on January 09, 2014, 07:23:58 PM
After that, I came right home and did some writing.  I was trying to figure out whether I wanted something to be the end of a chapter of or the beginning, and I opted for the latter.  I then added over a page to the chapter I was ending, then moved on to chapter five, but didn't really get anywhere because of a) having to respond to two silly e-mails about separate things, both of which I must say I responded to strongly because I am severely bored of this kind of nonsense and want people to understand it.  In both cases, any further e-mails will be deleted without having been read and I informed both parties of it and said to one of them what I've been saying for months: Want to say something, pick up the phone, because these people's e-mails just come off as simple-minded and attitude-laden, whether they mean it or not. 
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: bk on January 09, 2014, 07:26:04 PM
I then had to have a telephonic conversation with the revue's associate producer - looks like I'm going to try and replace two cast members once the show moves to the larger space - totally fine with it as long as we find excellent replacements.  It's just amazing to me these days that committing to a show, no matter what kind of show, is meaningless to actors.  I'm glad I'm out of that world, frankly.  When I committed to a production, no matter what KIND of production, they had my full on commitment.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: bk on January 09, 2014, 07:26:45 PM
Then I wrote about two more pages, so three in total so far, then I tried to watch a movie, but am not in the mood, so I'll try to write the other three or four pages I want to right now.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: Michael on January 09, 2014, 07:35:24 PM
I'm seriously thinking of reissuing Jeepers Creepers with a completely new cover - think there's be interest?

(http://www.brucekimmel.com/images/Jeeperscreepersalbum.jpg)

Why a different cover?
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: Michael on January 09, 2014, 07:37:34 PM
Remy Zaken then (recording Jeepers Creepers)

(http://www.brucekimmel.com/images/ZenkinRemy1.jpg)

and now

(http://d3rm69wky8vagu.cloudfront.net/article-photos/large/1.154846.jpg)
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: George on January 09, 2014, 07:38:21 PM
Hopefully, you'll be able to find excellent replacements, BK.  I've only been involved with two shows that had replacements.  One was sick so it was for only one performance (not the same situation) but the other new that she would be gone the last weekend so they had good excuses.  Good luck!
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: George on January 09, 2014, 07:38:51 PM
I'm leaving work.  My friend Margo called and we're going to meet for dinner at a local Mexican restaurant.  I haven't been there in a few months, so I'm looking forward to it.

Be back later.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: singdaw on January 09, 2014, 07:42:12 PM
Rosamunde Pilcher's WINTER SOLSTICE


Just read the description on Amaxon - I'll definitely be giving this a whirl. Thanks for the recommendation, DR Jeanne!
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: singdaw on January 09, 2014, 07:43:34 PM
is there a cut-off temp when you don't take the dog out?


Nope - he goes out, no matter the weather. However, if the wind chill is more than 30 below zero, the walks are kept to no more than 5-10 minutes.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: singdaw on January 09, 2014, 07:46:28 PM
dinner at a local Mexican restaurant. 


Just back from doing that very thing!      :)
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: singdaw on January 09, 2014, 07:47:15 PM
At least they can't say that we didn't get to PAGE 5...
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: singdaw on January 09, 2014, 07:48:44 PM
Rebecca Luker fans can see her perform a cabaret set here:
http://www.njtvonline.org/programs/american-songbook-at-njpac/#episode-101-rebecca-luker
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: bk on January 09, 2014, 07:55:20 PM
I'm seriously thinking of reissuing Jeepers Creepers with a completely new cover - think there's be interest?

(http://www.brucekimmel.com/images/Jeeperscreepersalbum.jpg)

Why a different cover?

Why?  I thought it was amateurish then and I think it's amateurish now.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: John G. on January 09, 2014, 08:12:13 PM
Good night, all.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: vixmom on January 09, 2014, 09:46:58 PM
caught up but exhausted  the bowking party was fun

I wilkl have a full rpeort tomrorrow good night all
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: bk on January 09, 2014, 10:16:51 PM
One day it's eight pages, next day we can't even get to the end of page five.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: TCB on January 09, 2014, 10:23:48 PM
I already have a copy of JEEPERS CREEPERS.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: TCB on January 09, 2014, 10:28:18 PM
Stephen Ward (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00FLDVIZ2/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) has arrived. 
 
As has James Franco's Interior. Leather Bar (http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00E8GPP8O/ref=ox_ya_os_product), which is not available in the US, at all...well, not yet. ;)


That really sounds like a fascinating film.  I am not familiar with it.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: TCB on January 09, 2014, 10:35:59 PM
Hello, everyone.

I've been dealing with a back flare-up the past week, so everything else has ben lower priority.

Back vibes for DR Jeanne.


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Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: TCB on January 09, 2014, 10:42:10 PM
Well, it is just me again tonight.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: TCB on January 09, 2014, 10:43:09 PM
Which can be exciting if I have anything interesting to say.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: TCB on January 09, 2014, 10:44:11 PM
But when my mind is in its usual vegetable state, it can be down-right boring.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: TCB on January 09, 2014, 10:45:12 PM
We are expecting our first big storm of the New Year beginning tomorrow evening thru Saturday.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: TCB on January 09, 2014, 10:46:01 PM
Two or three inches of rain for most of us with winds 40 to 50 miles per hour.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: TCB on January 09, 2014, 10:47:36 PM
Not exactly a hurricane or a typhoon here on the West Coast, but I love to be curled up in bed with a good book while a storm batters the hatches.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: TCB on January 09, 2014, 10:48:16 PM
I wonder if this apartment building has any hatches.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: TCB on January 09, 2014, 10:49:20 PM
The storm will probably bring its own batters.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: TCB on January 09, 2014, 10:50:28 PM
Now they are saying winds 30 to 35, with gusts up to 40 or 50.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: TCB on January 09, 2014, 10:51:21 PM
That isn't quite as exciting, but this is the first real storm of the year.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: TCB on January 09, 2014, 10:52:45 PM
My friend Sharry and I met for lunch today.  It was a belated birthday lunch since her birthday is two days after Christmas.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: TCB on January 09, 2014, 10:53:51 PM
Actually, this may be some kind of record.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: TCB on January 09, 2014, 10:54:46 PM
Sometimes her birthday lunch gets bumped into March or April.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: TCB on January 09, 2014, 10:56:01 PM
I gave her a copy of HOLLYWOOD BABYLON (the original), and also the trashy new version of the same book.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: TCB on January 09, 2014, 10:57:33 PM
In the new version, the entire first version of the book concerns the size of movie star's extremities.  And I am not talking ring sizes.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: TCB on January 09, 2014, 10:58:55 PM
Sharry also gave me several gifts.  The highlight is THE DEAD CELEBRITIES COOK BOOK.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: TCB on January 09, 2014, 11:00:40 PM
I can't wait to try some of the recipes.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: TCB on January 09, 2014, 11:01:25 PM
Taking different ones to a party should be a good conversation starter.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: TCB on January 09, 2014, 11:01:55 PM
Just one more post!!
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: TCB on January 09, 2014, 11:02:40 PM
Page Six
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: TCB on January 09, 2014, 11:03:42 PM
Hmmm, perhaps me and my posts could be the reason why on one else shows up at night!
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: TCB on January 09, 2014, 11:04:49 PM
Well, on that note (G flat)






G'night!
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: George on January 09, 2014, 11:29:06 PM
We are expecting our first big storm of the New Year beginning tomorrow evening thru Saturday.

Two or three inches of rain for most of us with winds 40 to 50 miles per hour.

Certainly better the rain than snow, any day!
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: George on January 09, 2014, 11:30:13 PM
Hmmm, perhaps me and my posts could be the reason why on one else shows up at night!

Never!
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: George on January 09, 2014, 11:32:58 PM
dinner at a local Mexican restaurant. 


Just back from doing that very thing!      :)

Well, my Mexican dinner (I had the two burrito meal with rice and beans) with Margo was delightfully delightful.  We chatted and chatted and just when we thought we could chat no more, we went to Dairy Queen for Blizzards and then chatted again. ;)
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: George on January 09, 2014, 11:33:44 PM
I had a coupon from Dairy Queen, buy one medium Blizzard and get a Blizzard of equal or smaller size for free!  They send them out (if you subscribe) every couple of months...except that I get two, because I signed up with two different e-mail addresses. ;D
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: George on January 09, 2014, 11:34:12 PM
So I used one coupon tonight and have a couple of weeks to use the other one.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: George on January 09, 2014, 11:35:31 PM
If I have no one to share the Blizzards with, I buy the two and freeze one...or I freeze both to have later.  I've never eaten two Blizzards in one sitting, so freezing them is a very good idea.
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: George on January 09, 2014, 11:38:58 PM
Rebecca Luker fans can see her perform a cabaret set here:
http://www.njtvonline.org/programs/american-songbook-at-njpac/#episode-101-rebecca-luker

I'm listening to/watching this.  Thanks for posting! :D
Title: Re: THE HAPPY MUSE
Post by: George on January 09, 2014, 11:52:01 PM
Rebecca Luker fans can see her perform a cabaret set here:
http://www.njtvonline.org/programs/american-songbook-at-njpac/#episode-101-rebecca-luker

Hey, MBarnum...according to the description, it's a six-part series and Tom Wopat will be next!  They'll probably have his show available on-line, as well.