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Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on January 12, 2014, 12:52:36 AM

Title: THE BENEFIT IS LOOMING
Post by: bk on January 12, 2014, 12:52:36 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes were looming, and now it is time for you to post until the looming cows come home.
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Post by: bk on January 12, 2014, 01:01:34 AM: And the word of the day is: SYLVAN!
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Post by: FJL on January 12, 2014, 02:48:58 AM: Wonderful seeing vixmom yesterday!!!

Glad that worked out at the parking garage, also.
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 03:31:13 AM: Good morning!
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 03:32:03 AM: A matinee and dinner afterwards sounds good to me, DR ChasSmith!
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 03:35:39 AM: I met one of my California friends and her relatives for dinner in Old Town Alexandria last night. We always go to "The Wharf," which serves "she-crab soup," which is her favorite. They always make a nice pasta and veggie dish for me since I don't eat meat or fish.
Title: Re: THE BENEFIT IS LOOMING
Post by: bk on January 12, 2014, 03:43:12 AM: I have a serious bout of full blown food poisoning - for only the third time in fifty years I am throwing up, which I HATE. Haven't slept a minute and if this isn't done by morning, I won't be attending band rehearsal. I can only pray it's gone by Monday.
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Post by: Michael on January 12, 2014, 04:30:26 AM: good morning to all
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Post by: Michael on January 12, 2014, 04:34:57 AM: from yesterday

My answer to DR TCB

Jan 24th at 7pm in Fort Lauderdale at the Auditorium/Theater of the Main Library Library.
Title: Re: THE BENEFIT IS LOOMING
Post by: Ben on January 12, 2014, 04:36:06 AM: Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Ben on January 12, 2014, 04:36:28 AM: Sorry to hear about the food distress!
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Post by: Ben on January 12, 2014, 04:38:02 AM: I am happy to report that the various PAL format discs acquired over the years from friends in England and Australia work perfectly in our new region-free DVD player!
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Post by: Ben on January 12, 2014, 04:38:49 AM: Deb, glad to hear that 12th Night and Richard were worth the trip into the city, and that your dining experience was so delectable and fun.
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Post by: Michael on January 12, 2014, 04:38:51 AM: Also from yesterday

(http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMTUyNjEyNDU3NF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMTkzMDUyMQ@@._V1_SY317_CR4,0,214,317_.jpg)

My favorite line:

Fox: It's only with the heart that one can see clearly. What's essential, is invisible to the eye.
Title: Re: THE BENEFIT IS LOOMING
Post by: FJL on January 12, 2014, 04:50:03 AM: Feel-better vibes for BK!
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 12, 2014, 05:39:37 AM: Good morning, all.

What's this? -- do I see an actual dry and partially sunny day out there? What is this world coming to?

By jove, let's have some coffee!
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 12, 2014, 05:41:26 AM: Good morning, all! My bed is weatherized keep me warm in zero-degree weather, and I an not sleeping well in 50-degree temperatures! It took me forever to settle down last night, and I did not want to get out of bed this morning.

I have an event-crammed day at Toyland today, mostly centered around this men's chorus medley. I'm hoping to get a good chunk of writing accomplished, but the most important task is settling on which music paper best fit the arrangement and printing out a goodly amount.

I spent about an hour last night playing with the remote control and settings on the DVD player. The TV picture on every disc I examined was full-frame, and everyone was stretched out of proportion until I figured out how to letterbox the picture. Now, I am happy as a clam.

DR vixmom, I'm happy you had such fantastic day! What luck at the parking garage; it's all that good karma you send forth.

DR Ben, I guess the DVD player is up and running. Excellent news!
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 12, 2014, 05:42:25 AM: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Speedy gastrointestinal recovery vibes for BK! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 12, 2014, 05:46:46 AM: Food poisoning!!?

Oh, I have SO been there! There's nothing worse, while you have it, and it seems like FOREVER. I've suffered it three times that I can recall, and fortunately it's been years since the last time.

VIBES to BK for the speediest possible recovery.
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 05:47:13 AM: Sorry you're sick , BK --hope you have a speedy recovery.
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 12, 2014, 05:51:20 AM: I will be E&T for much of the day, but should be back in time to sit my arse down in front of the Golden Globes for some down and dirty awards show fun.
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 05:51:49 AM: My California friend and her sister and cousin and I are going to see Gypsy today at the Signature Theatre. Our own Sandy B plays one of the strippers (Tessie Tura). Looking forward to seeing the show!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubgBybh8MJs&list=UUQG_spXdaebPIrUErPusj9Q&index=3
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Post by: singdaw on January 12, 2014, 06:01:11 AM: BK, so sorry to hear about your ailment.

~ ~ ~ SPEEDY RECOVERY VIBES!!! ~ ~ ~

With all the plates that you have spinning right now, you certainly don't need this!
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Post by: singdaw on January 12, 2014, 06:02:26 AM: I do wonder if she-crab soup tastes any different than he-crab soup.
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Post by: singdaw on January 12, 2014, 06:03:50 AM: I just tried organic chia seeds for the first time (sprinkled them over my breakfast). It's apparently all the latest craze.

They're pretty innocuous.
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Post by: singdaw on January 12, 2014, 06:11:35 AM: The Benefit sure sounds like an octopus of a show!
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Post by: singdaw on January 12, 2014, 06:12:45 AM: DR Vixmom - thanks for sharing the details of your day/evening on the town. It is fun to live vicariously!
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Post by: Kerry on January 12, 2014, 06:49:41 AM: "LOOMING BENEFIT"-- I think that should be the title of your new book.
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Post by: Kerry on January 12, 2014, 06:50:21 AM: Feel better, Bruce. Soon.
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Post by: Jennifer on January 12, 2014, 06:59:33 AM: DR Vixmom nice to hear about the shows, dinner and what the parking garage attendant did. But hopefully he was going to adjust the price anyways (not to what he did but to at least what you were supposed to pay).
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 12, 2014, 07:00:04 AM: Greetings from Toyland! I had an easy taxi ride down since I had a lot of things to schlep. The taxi driver was friendly and that made the ride even better.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 12, 2014, 07:01:45 AM: !! 2 !! 2 !! 2 !! 2 !! 2 !! 2 !! 2 !! 2 !! 2 !! 2 !! 2 !! 2 !! 2 !! 2 !! 2 !! 2 !! 2 !! 2 !! 2 !! 2 !! 2 !!
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Post by: Jennifer on January 12, 2014, 07:02:13 AM: I actually watched the last group of skaters for the women last night. I also think that it will be interesting to see who they choose to send to the Olympics. I sort of wish that all 4 could go. It seems crazy that they can only send 3. And it seems crazy that the skaters don't know if they made the team when it is only a few weeks away. I feel like they just decide at least a couple of months before.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 12, 2014, 07:02:42 AM: And to work!
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Post by: Jennifer on January 12, 2014, 07:02:57 AM: Sorry BK! Feel better vibes!!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: Jennifer on January 12, 2014, 07:03:27 AM: I don't know if i will be able to post during the Golden Globes. Ever since the update on HHW i can no longer access the site from my kindle. :(
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Post by: John G. on January 12, 2014, 07:10:04 AM: Good morning, all.

Speedy recovery vibes, BK.
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Post by: John G. on January 12, 2014, 07:11:55 AM: I know it's not Ask BK Day, but I'll forget by Wednesday.

You mentioned that you'll be recording the revue. Will you be using the original cast or the replacement players?
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 12, 2014, 08:02:29 AM: Today I should finish up learning my lines.....tomorrow is the 10 hour rehearsal and block the WHOLE play day. My schedule starts at 6:15 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m.

As I was looking at it, I saw my name scheduled for a scene I didn't know about....PAGE 10.....so I looked in all copies of the script I have been sent, and finally found it....I limp on in a group.....watch someone die...and then limp off. At least there are NO additional lines.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 12, 2014, 08:05:24 AM: DR SINGDAW thanks for the MONKEY'S UNCLE clip....I have been kind of avoiding Annette clips since she died, but it was nice to see.

Brian Wilson wrote in his book that they guys were kind of nervous about recording with Annette because they NEVER recorded with anyone else, but that they all had a great time. It may have been the only official single they recorded where someone else got top line billing..... The single was released on Annette's SURFIN' HITS album on Buena Vista, I don't know if it was ever released on a Beach Boys album.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 12, 2014, 08:06:13 AM: THE MONKEY'S UNCLE was also written by Tom & Helen August who were just coming back to the states after having been blacklisted during the HUAC nightmare.....
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 12, 2014, 08:16:33 AM: The men's free skate is this afternoon.... I also watched the final group of women skaters.....

The committee does have a tough choice.....although since Ashley Wagner's skate at World's is the reason we can enter three skaters instead of two in the Olympics, I think she should get a slot.... There are a couple of others that are pretty much useless to me - whether untried in International competition, or too many times melting down under pressure - so Grace, Ashley, and MAYBE Polina.....
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Post by: Laura on January 12, 2014, 08:41:04 AM: Good morning.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on January 12, 2014, 08:48:20 AM: Quote from: bk on January 12, 2014, 01:01:34 AM
And the word of the day is: SYLVAN!

And The Song Of The Day Is: INTO THE WOODS
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 12, 2014, 09:16:49 AM: DR VIXMOM I hope the actor playing my ancestor Lord Stanley was the nicest looking man in RICHARD III.
Title: Re: THE BENEFIT IS LOOMING
Post by: bk on January 12, 2014, 10:04:11 AM: I'm up, barely, and don't know what's what yet. I probably finally got four hours of sleep.
Title: Re: THE BENEFIT IS LOOMING
Post by: bk on January 12, 2014, 10:04:29 AM: Last night was a doozy and not a good doozy.
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Post by: bk on January 12, 2014, 10:04:43 AM: Not sure about the recording of the revue.
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Post by: singdaw on January 12, 2014, 10:21:26 AM: This is what SAND looks like at 250x magnification:

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/sand1_zps3ad00887.jpg)
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 12, 2014, 10:27:50 AM: Looks like Christmas Candy.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 12, 2014, 10:28:40 AM: I think I forgot the feel better vibes for MR BK.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 12, 2014, 10:30:25 AM: Good decision:

Ashley Wagner was chosen over 2010 Olympian Mirai Nagasu for the third spot despite finishing one place behind Nagasu in Boston on Saturday.

Wagner will join U.S. champion Gracie Gold and silver medalist Polina Edmunds on the Olympic Team.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 10:43:56 AM: Quote from: Ben on January 12, 2014, 04:38:02 AM
I am happy to report that the various PAL format discs acquired over the years from friends in England and Australia work perfectly in our new region-free DVD player!

Good thing you kept them even when you couldn't play them. What fun to watch them all now
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 10:44:59 AM: Quote from: Mike on January 12, 2014, 04:38:51 AM
Also from yesterday

(http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMTUyNjEyNDU3NF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMTkzMDUyMQ@@._V1_SY317_CR4,0,214,317_.jpg)

My favorite line:

Fox: It's only with the heart that one can see clearly. What's essential, is invisible to the eye.

LOL, I just said that out loud to the cats when I saw "The Little Prince". I need to find out if Gabe has that book.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 10:48:30 AM: Quote from: singdaw on January 12, 2014, 06:03:50 AM
I just tried organic chia seeds for the first time (sprinkled them over my breakfast). It's apparently all the latest craze.

They're pretty innocuous.
If you don't like to eat them you can always use them to grow a pet
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Post by: Kate on January 12, 2014, 10:53:06 AM: Good Day All:

Hope you are feeling better BK!!!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 10:53:37 AM: Quote from: Jrand63 on January 12, 2014, 10:30:25 AM
Good decision:

Ashley Wagner was chosen over 2010 Olympian Mirai Nagasu for the third spot despite finishing one place behind Nagasu in Boston on Saturday.

Wagner will join U.S. champion Gracie Gold and silver medalist Polina Edmunds on the Olympic Team.
Thanks for the info....I was about to go looking for it online. I agree with that decision although Mirai was really good. I'm glad Polina made it, she did a great job and earned her spot.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 10:54:47 AM: FEEL BETTER VIBES TO BK~~~~~~~~ I was always told to drink or eat something clear or that you can see through until you know how your stomach is taking it. Don't know if that's true, but it's what my mom told me :)
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 10:56:30 AM: Well, I've decided not to give up flute choir so I'm leaving in the next 20 minutes or so for the drive to Le Mars....the ice cream capitol of the world. I love to add that. And, of course, I'll make a stop at the ice cream capitol itself and get a big cone . I LOVE ICE CREAM
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 11:01:47 AM: VIXMOM I was smiling from ear to ear as I read about your day yesterday. You work so hard and do so many things for your family, church and community that you deserve to have a wonderful day with good friends, good food, good theater and unexpected kindness.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 11:05:23 AM: I'm recording the US Nationals, Downton Abbey and the Golden Globes. Lots on I want to see today.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 11:06:19 AM: I love the Winter Olympics. I'm looking forward to watching them and pray that there is no terrorism
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 11:08:10 AM: I used to ski all the time when I was a kid. I was outside all winter long no matter how cold it was. I kind of miss those days
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 11:12:31 AM: I am looking forward to the Golden Globes because I haven't seen that many of the nominated films. I am hoping they show clips.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 11:13:13 AM: Ok, time to get it together and go to rehearsal. Laters
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 12, 2014, 11:23:43 AM: Quote from: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 10:56:30 AM
Well, I've decided not to give up flute choir so I'm leaving in the next 20 minutes or so for the drive to Le Mars....the ice cream capitol of the world. I love to add that. And, of course, I'll make a stop at the ice cream capitol itself and get a big cone . I LOVE ICE CREAM

Two good choices.

Yup....I was watching all morning to see who would be chosen.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 12, 2014, 11:24:18 AM: Yes DR VIXMOM certainly deserved her good day yesterday....AND her Parking bonus!
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Post by: Ginny on January 12, 2014, 12:20:16 PM: Sunday afternoon greetings! I went to Lima for church for the first time since Christmas Eve today. Richard and I picked up chicken and trimmings for lunch and finished eating just in time for me to move to my Momcave to watch skating.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 12, 2014, 12:56:35 PM: I had a lovely visit with Stephen Cole, and i am now home. I accomplished much at Toyland today. Now I need a nap.
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 12, 2014, 12:59:25 PM: Yes, the second group of men are starting their free skates.....so far there have been some nice programs, but no one has really skated a clean one.....
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Post by: vixmom on January 12, 2014, 01:04:40 PM: gosh you guys are making me blush!
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Post by: Ginny on January 12, 2014, 01:05:33 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 11:08:10 AM
I used to ski all the time when I was a kid. I was outside all winter long no matter how cold it was. I kind of miss those days

I was the same, DR Cillaliz, but skating was my sport. Until I was 9, we lived in what's known now as a townhouse in a long row. There were community clothes lines out back on a concrete pad. My dad and some of the other dads made us a skating rink on the concrete. Mom still talks about how I'd put on my skates on Saturday mornings, skate all morning, eat lunch standing up in my skates, and go back out until dark.

From age 10 through high school, I had to walk several blocks east or west to outdoor rinks in city parks. I'd never ice skated indoors until I took one semester of figure skating my freshman year of college to fulfill the phys ed requirement. That was the end of my skating career, but I still love to watch on TV and in person.
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Post by: singdaw on January 12, 2014, 01:31:57 PM: Anyone for a stale bread coffee table?

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/stalebreadfurniture_zpsf6b8373a.jpg)
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Post by: FJL on January 12, 2014, 01:52:48 PM: Post deleted - got the answer to what the "Someone in a Tree" controversy was about.
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Post by: George on January 12, 2014, 02:09:51 PM: Quote from: bk on January 12, 2014, 03:43:12 AM
I have a serious bout of full blown food poisoning - for only the third time in fifty years I am throwing up, which I HATE. Haven't slept a minute and if this isn't done by morning, I won't be attending band rehearsal. I can only pray it's gone by Monday.

:o

~~~VERY QUICK RECOVERY VIBES FOR BK!!~~~
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Post by: Jeanne on January 12, 2014, 02:15:29 PM: Hello, everyone.

Sorry to hear about BK's food poisoning problems. Hope it clears up PRONTO!!
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Post by: singdaw on January 12, 2014, 02:16:08 PM: Window shopping...

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/windowshopping_zps91aba0af.jpg)
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Post by: Jeanne on January 12, 2014, 02:17:10 PM: Quote from: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 03:35:39 AM
I met one of my California friends and her relatives for dinner in Old Town Alexandria last night. We always go to "The Wharf," which serves "she-crab soup," which is her favorite. They always make a nice pasta and veggie dish for me since I don't eat meat or fish.

I remember The Wharf. It's on King St about two blocks from the river. Or, at least it used to be.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 12, 2014, 02:21:06 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on January 12, 2014, 05:41:26 AM
Good morning, all! My bed is weatherized keep me warm in zero-degree weather

Weatherized?? I know about flannel sheets, electric blankets, electric mattress covers, but have never heard of one being weatherized. Is it not adjustable?
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Post by: Jeanne on January 12, 2014, 02:23:27 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on January 12, 2014, 05:41:26 AM
I spent about an hour last night playing with the remote control and settings on the DVD player. The TV picture on every disc I examined was full-frame, and everyone was stretched out of proportion until I figured out how to letterbox the picture. Now, I am happy as a clam.

Glad to hear it!
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Post by: Jeanne on January 12, 2014, 02:24:22 PM: Quote from: singdaw on January 12, 2014, 10:21:26 AM
This is what SAND looks like at 250x magnification:

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/sand1_zps3ad00887.jpg)

Wow! And here I thought all sand looked alike! Silly me!
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Post by: Jeanne on January 12, 2014, 02:26:54 PM: Quote from: singdaw on January 12, 2014, 01:31:57 PM
Anyone for a stale bread coffee table?

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/stalebreadfurniture_zpsf6b8373a.jpg)

I thought we were supposed to use our stale bread to make bedroom slippers.

Perhaps someone has an awful lot of it and already has lots of stale-bread bedroom slippers.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 12, 2014, 02:27:49 PM: One learns so much on HHW.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 12, 2014, 02:28:51 PM: And another cheer for Vixmom's lovely theater x2 plus good friends day!
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Post by: Ginny on January 12, 2014, 02:32:50 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on January 12, 2014, 02:28:51 PM
And another cheer for Vixmom's lovely theater x2 plus good friends day!

And another!

I'm so glad you enjoyed TWELFTH NIGHT as much as we did!
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Post by: Jeanne on January 12, 2014, 02:33:26 PM: Mr BK is very adept at working on multiple projects and switching back and forth between them seamlessly. Not so easy for many of us.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 12, 2014, 02:34:17 PM: TTFN.
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Post by: George on January 12, 2014, 02:40:09 PM: Quote from: Ben on January 12, 2014, 04:38:02 AM
I am happy to report that the various PAL format discs acquired over the years from friends in England and Australia work perfectly in our new region-free DVD player!

Great news, Ben! Congrats!
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Post by: George on January 12, 2014, 02:46:20 PM: Quote from: singdaw on January 12, 2014, 01:31:57 PM
Anyone for a stale bread coffee table?

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/stalebreadfurniture_zpsf6b8373a.jpg)

That's pretty darned cool!
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Post by: George on January 12, 2014, 02:46:34 PM: Well, since we're so close...
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Post by: George on January 12, 2014, 02:47:37 PM: PAGE FOUR GETTING-READY-FOR-THE-GOLDEN-GLOBES DANCE!!

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Title: Re: THE BENEFIT IS LOOMING
Post by: George on January 12, 2014, 02:49:42 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 11:06:19 AM
I love the Winter Olympics. I'm looking forward to watching them and pray that there is no terrorism

Ditto on the no terrorism!

My favorite event is the ice dancing. Ever since Torvill and Dean, I found that the grace and style appeal to me more than the big jumps of the pairs skating. I remember a couple of Olympics ago that one US (I think) pairs skating team were good and got great compliments on their footwork. They had a shot at medaling, but they tended to have problems on their jumps...actually, the landings of the jumps. I always wondered if they always had problems with the jumps and landings, why don't (or couldn't) they switch to ice dancing. No jumps...problem solved.
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Post by: bk on January 12, 2014, 03:07:46 PM: Back from a really good band rehearsal. The charts sounded great, the band is stellar, and I brought in my sound guy from The Federal, who is doing an amazing job. If we can keep the mechanics of the show running smoothly, we should be fine. I did get irritated as soon as I got there - for three months I've been saying I wanted the band on two sides of a center aisle, so I could break up the side entrances with that. I had diagramed all those entrances and exits, but when I showed up, while the band is indeed in the two halves there's no center aisle or way for them to enter from the back, so I now have to redo every single diagram and all entrances are from the sides and that's just a bore, but nothing to be done about it.
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Post by: bk on January 12, 2014, 03:08:28 PM: One of the reasons I guess I'm adept at jumping from project to project is because I thrive on living in each of those worlds, I just love doing that.
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Post by: bk on January 12, 2014, 03:10:04 PM: I'm still pretty queasy, but I had no problems at rehearsal, didn't even have to go to the bathroom once - that's probably because I had no liquid left in me, but I just drank my 7-Up which was perfect and while I wasn't really up to snuff I thankfully was okay in terms of having problems. Now if we can just keep it that way tomorrow I'll get through this. I'm not eating anything today, and probably won't tomorrow.
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Post by: Ginny on January 12, 2014, 03:30:16 PM: BK, you are very wise to sip 7-up and other clear liquids. Dairy products are the absolute last things you should add back into your diet. Hope your recovery continues!
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 12, 2014, 04:03:20 PM: And if you like ginger ale, that's the best thing ever for a stomach that's come home from the war.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 04:07:27 PM: Quote from: George on January 12, 2014, 02:49:42 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 11:06:19 AM
I love the Winter Olympics. I'm looking forward to watching them and pray that there is no terrorism

Ditto on the no terrorism!

My favorite event is the ice dancing. Ever since Torvill and Dean, I found that the grace and style appeal to me more than the big jumps of the pairs skating. I remember a couple of Olympics ago that one US (I think) pairs skating team were good and got great compliments on their footwork. They had a shot at medaling, but they tended to have problems on their jumps...actually, the landings of the jumps. I always wondered if they always had problems with the jumps and landings, why don't (or couldn't) they switch to ice dancing. No jumps...problem solved.

This year the US has great ice dancing teams. Did you happen to see them at Nationals
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Post by: vixmom on January 12, 2014, 04:08:29 PM: rapid healing vibes for BK
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 04:08:50 PM: ok call me a fuddy duddy, but seeing someone in a sleeveless gown with big tattoos, is really unattractive in my opinion
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 04:15:20 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on January 12, 2014, 02:17:10 PM
Quote from: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 03:35:39 AM
I met one of my California friends and her relatives for dinner in Old Town Alexandria last night. We always go to "The Wharf," which serves "she-crab soup," which is her favorite. They always make a nice pasta and veggie dish for me since I don't eat meat or fish.

I remember The Wharf. It's on King St about two blocks from the river. Or, at least it used to be.

That's it, DR Jeanne!
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 04:19:33 PM: I'm back from Gypsy at the Signature Theatre. It was really great--Mama Rose was played by Sherri L. Edelen and she was fantastic! It was directed by Joe Calarco, not by the resident director.

Sandy Bainum was very funny as Tessie and I think got the most laughs of any character. My friend and I saw her in the lobby after the show and she was her usual vivacious and friendly self!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 04:50:57 PM: Did you see Julia Robert's dress? From what I saw it looked like she had on a white button down shirt and forgot to take it off when she tried on her dress. I didn't see the whole dress, so I'm hoping I'm wrong about it...I'll be interested to see her
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 04:51:22 PM: So I'm all alone at the Golden Globes pre party. Hmmmm
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Post by: Jrand74 on January 12, 2014, 04:55:21 PM: I am still working on my lines.....grrrrrrrrrrrr.....so I won't be at the party until sometime later.....a few pages to go
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 05:00:54 PM: SO what are you doing here....WORK ON YOUR LINES!!!!! :)
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 05:17:29 PM: I'm here, DR cillaliz!
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 05:17:52 PM: Jacqueline Bisset won't take the hint to wrap up her speech!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 05:18:18 PM: Hi Kevin!!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 05:18:33 PM: Good lord, this could be a long night
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 05:19:13 PM: I thought Tina and Amy's opening was funny. I think the funniest part was Julia Louis Dreyfuss's bit.
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 05:19:54 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 04:08:50 PM
ok call me a fuddy duddy, but seeing someone in a sleeveless gown with big tattoos, is really unattractive in my opinion

I agree!
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 05:20:28 PM: I'm assuming we can name the winners since the show is live on the West Coast?
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 05:21:46 PM: FJL come join our party.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 05:22:14 PM: I think so.....let's say they all start with J so far. There have only been two right?
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 05:22:36 PM: Right!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 05:23:54 PM: I knew Behind the Candelabra was going to win even though I haven't seen the others
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 05:26:41 PM: They seem to have all the winners at the back of the room....or is it the TV people at the back of the room?
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 05:28:15 PM: Oh I love Elizabeth Moss' dress
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 05:32:59 PM: TCB!!!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 05:38:51 PM: Ok, I'm getting bored.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 05:42:12 PM: I'm cheering for Downton to win best series
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 05:42:22 PM: Nope
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 05:43:44 PM: Well, something went wrong with my Cable/DVR box so I turned on my old-fashioned 12 inch tv that just has an antenna.
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 05:44:05 PM: Maybe I should start watching Breaking Bad.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 05:44:20 PM: Maybe your cable box got bored too, lol
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 05:44:51 PM: Isn't Breaking Bad ending? I never watched it
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 05:45:29 PM: If this doesn't get more interesting, I'm going to watch Downton
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 05:45:35 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 05:44:20 PM
Maybe your cable box got bored too, lol

Maybe!
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 05:45:46 PM: It seems to be working now.
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 05:47:11 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 05:44:51 PM
Isn't Breaking Bad ending? I never watched it

Yes, I believe the last episode has been aired, but I thought it might be on Netflix.
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 05:47:31 PM: Quote from: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 05:47:11 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 05:44:51 PM
Isn't Breaking Bad ending? I never watched it

Yes, I believe the last episode has aired, but I thought it might be on Netflix.
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 05:49:04 PM: The real Philomena!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 05:49:14 PM: Yeah! It's Philomena Lee!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 05:49:39 PM: I loved that movie
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 05:50:50 PM: Another nice dress. I'd tell you who if you were here watching with us ;)
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 05:51:58 PM: Another long walk to the stage for the winner!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 05:52:23 PM: Best Score - All is Lost Alex Ebert....He won't get the award for best hair, lol
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 05:52:51 PM: Who was that who appeared to be sleeping?
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 05:53:08 PM: I really think that these people need to prepare something.......
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 05:53:45 PM: Oh I missed the sleeping person, I was looking at the lady with the cherry red hair and black headband
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 05:53:46 PM: The song from Frozen has got to win.
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 05:54:42 PM: I was wrong!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 05:55:02 PM: Yeah, but I'd like to see Please Mr. Kennedy just for fun
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 05:55:05 PM: The song from Mandela.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 05:55:29 PM: Oh I'm not surprised.. it's Bono
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 05:58:24 PM: I'm going to watch Downton.....hope someone joins you Kevin...
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 06:00:01 PM: Wondering if I should switch to Downton Abbey.
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 06:00:28 PM: I just saw your post after I posted, Cillaliz!
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 06:00:49 PM: TCB, are you here?
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 06:01:55 PM: I guess I'll stick with the Golden Globes for now, but I may be signing off soon.
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 06:02:08 PM: Page 6!
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 06:03:30 PM: Jon Voight really likes scarves.
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 06:06:58 PM: I didn't realize that "Her" was a comedy.
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 06:08:44 PM: Amy Adams.
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 06:11:25 PM: All by myself....
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 06:11:39 PM: Don't wanna be...
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 06:12:14 PM: Another commercial!
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Post by: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 06:19:35 PM: Haven't seen Jim Carrey in a while!
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Post by: TCB on January 12, 2014, 06:27:44 PM: Quote from: Jrand63 on January 12, 2014, 08:06:13 AM
THE MONKEY'S UNCLE was also written by Tom & Helen August who were just coming back to the states after having been blacklisted during the HUAC nightmare.....

Did they live in Osage County?
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Post by: vixmom on January 12, 2014, 07:15:18 PM: I dozed off for a bit and then woke up in time to see Downton Abbey
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Post by: vixmom on January 12, 2014, 07:15:55 PM: I have not seen the Golden Globes
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Post by: bk on January 12, 2014, 07:26:19 PM: So who one these useless popularity awards?
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Post by: bk on January 12, 2014, 07:27:54 PM: I did something I've only done two or three times in my entire life - at about four I got back into bed and went to sleep and slept until seven. Just went out like a light. Since I'd done no pages, I wrote two right away and will do at least four more before the evening is done. And we will announce at midnight so I can sleep until ten tomorrow. Still queasy but I do think I'm past the danger point.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 07:32:09 PM: Sleep is good. It lets the body heal
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 07:33:50 PM: Wow, I've seen quiet nights here, but this is crazy
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 07:42:28 PM: American Hustle probably won the most so far. Amy Adams and Jennifer Lawrence both won and it won for best Musical or Comedy
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 07:43:45 PM: Breaking Bad won several
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 07:49:51 PM: Dallas Buyers Club won best actor drama and best supporting actor
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 07:56:10 PM: George.....TCB....I see you!!!
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Post by: George on January 12, 2014, 07:58:38 PM: Quote from: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 05:19:13 PM
I thought Tina and Amy's opening was funny. I think the funniest part was Julia Louis Dreyfuss's bit.

I just got home a few minutes ago. I'm watching the show from the beginning...and yes, Tina and Amy are very funny. I'm playing it from my DVR so that I can fast-forward through the commercials.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 07:58:51 PM: I didn't realize there were two Steve McQueens!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 07:59:20 PM: Quote from: George on January 12, 2014, 07:58:38 PM
Quote from: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 05:19:13 PM
I thought Tina and Amy's opening was funny. I think the funniest part was Julia Louis Dreyfuss's bit.

I just got home a few minutes ago. I'm watching the show from the beginning...and yes, Tina and Amy are very funny. I'm playing it from my DVR so that I can fast-forward through the commercials.

It's a lot better that way
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Post by: George on January 12, 2014, 08:03:45 PM: Quote from: George on January 12, 2014, 07:58:38 PM
Quote from: KevinH on January 12, 2014, 05:19:13 PM
I thought Tina and Amy's opening was funny. I think the funniest part was Julia Louis Dreyfuss's bit.

I just got home a few minutes ago. I'm watching the show from the beginning...and yes, Tina and Amy are very funny. I'm playing it from my DVR so that I can fast-forward through the commercials.

My favorite line was their description of Gravity: "It's the story of how George Clooney would rather float away into space and die than spend one more minute with a woman his own age."

That was funny!
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Post by: George on January 12, 2014, 08:07:05 PM: I did watch some of the show when I was at my parents' house, so not everything will be a surprise.
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Post by: Jennifer on January 12, 2014, 08:09:07 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 04:07:27 PM
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I love the Winter Olympics. I'm looking forward to watching them and pray that there is no terrorism

Ditto on the no terrorism!

My favorite event is the ice dancing. Ever since Torvill and Dean, I found that the grace and style appeal to me more than the big jumps of the pairs skating. I remember a couple of Olympics ago that one US (I think) pairs skating team were good and got great compliments on their footwork. They had a shot at medaling, but they tended to have problems on their jumps...actually, the landings of the jumps. I always wondered if they always had problems with the jumps and landings, why don't (or couldn't) they switch to ice dancing. No jumps...problem solved.

This year the US has great ice dancing teams. Did you happen to see them at Nationals

I also love ice dancing. It should be very interesting to see the US team vs the Canadian team. Both are excellent.
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Post by: Jennifer on January 12, 2014, 08:10:00 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 04:50:57 PM
Did you see Julia Robert's dress? From what I saw it looked like she had on a white button down shirt and forgot to take it off when she tried on her dress. I didn't see the whole dress, so I'm hoping I'm wrong about it...I'll be interested to see her

I really disliked this dress. Looked like a white blouse and a black shirt with a black bustier.
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Post by: Jennifer on January 12, 2014, 08:11:22 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 05:28:15 PM
Oh I love Elizabeth Moss' dress

I do too. Although I think it would have looked better on a different body type.
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Post by: George on January 12, 2014, 08:11:44 PM: Another really good line that Tina and Amy had was, "Matthew McConaughey did amazing work this year. For his role in Dallas Buyers Club, he lost 45 pounds, or what actresses call 'being in a movie'."

:D
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Post by: Jennifer on January 12, 2014, 08:12:01 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 05:44:51 PM
Isn't Breaking Bad ending? I never watched it

I've never watched it either. But my library has all the seasons.
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Post by: George on January 12, 2014, 08:13:02 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 04:07:27 PM
Quote from: George on January 12, 2014, 02:49:42 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on January 12, 2014, 11:06:19 AM
I love the Winter Olympics. I'm looking forward to watching them and pray that there is no terrorism

Ditto on the no terrorism!

My favorite event is the ice dancing. Ever since Torvill and Dean, I found that the grace and style appeal to me more than the big jumps of the pairs skating. I remember a couple of Olympics ago that one US (I think) pairs skating team were good and got great compliments on their footwork. They had a shot at medaling, but they tended to have problems on their jumps...actually, the landings of the jumps. I always wondered if they always had problems with the jumps and landings, why don't (or couldn't) they switch to ice dancing. No jumps...problem solved.

This year the US has great ice dancing teams. Did you happen to see them at Nationals

No...I don't usually pay attention until the Olympics. But I do enjoy seeing them when I come across them.
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Post by: Jennifer on January 12, 2014, 08:13:46 PM: I love Cate Blanchett's dress.
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Post by: Jennifer on January 12, 2014, 08:14:19 PM: Derek Hough choreographed one of the US ice dancers routines.
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Post by: Jennifer on January 12, 2014, 08:15:40 PM: It is a shame that only 2 US men's figure skaters get to go to the Olympics. I get that you have to earn your spots at the World Championships. But it just doesn't seem right to me. The US has 4 skaters that could go. And yet they can only send two.

I enjoyed the long program today.
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Post by: vixmom on January 12, 2014, 08:15:52 PM: I just googled Julia Roberts dress from tonight
I agree,Cilla, it appears she had a strapless black dress and discovered it was showing too much so she put on a blouse underneath it
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Post by: Jennifer on January 12, 2014, 08:17:24 PM: Tomorrow on the Syfy channel one of my favorite series of books is being made into a tv series. It's called Bitten.
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Post by: vixmom on January 12, 2014, 08:19:06 PM: We watched Breaking Bad the first couple of seasons but it went from a black comedy to a violent drama and we stopped watching it
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Post by: vixmom on January 12, 2014, 08:25:37 PM: I am glad you are feeling better, Bruce VIBES that you ar e 100% by tomorrow
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Post by: bk on January 12, 2014, 08:28:40 PM: If Downton Abbey won no awards, it must be because they didn't pander to these journalists - they probably didn't send out goodie bags or whatever. That's all the Golden Globes have ever been about.
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Post by: bk on January 12, 2014, 08:29:13 PM: I've written about three and a half pages. I do wish this queasiness would abate, but my memory tells me it won't for another day or so.
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Post by: bk on January 12, 2014, 08:30:24 PM: I'll probably take a hot shower in a bit, then definitely write another two or three pages. Then I have to get everything ready to announce at midnight. And I'll write the notes around ten so that those are ready.
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Post by: George on January 12, 2014, 08:52:47 PM: One thing that I really don't like about The Golden Globes is that the supporting actor/actress categories are for TV series, mini-series or TV movie. They're all lumped together. I think that the TV series should be in their own category. I can see having the mini-series and TV movie actors/actresses together, but they should be separate from long-running TV series categories.

Just my 2¢.
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Post by: TCB on January 12, 2014, 08:55:54 PM: Two hours I have been locked out of here!
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Post by: vixmom on January 12, 2014, 09:07:43 PM: Quote from: TCB on January 12, 2014, 08:55:54 PM
Two hours I have been locked out of here!

forgot your key?
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Post by: George on January 12, 2014, 09:30:37 PM: "Frozen" won for best animated feature. I still want to see this.
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Post by: George on January 12, 2014, 09:41:29 PM: And speaking of "Frozen," Amazon lists it, but says, "DVD Release Date: March 18, 2013." A few days ago, it said that it would be available in 1-3 months, and the discounted price was $22.99 for the Blu-ray (I forget what the full list price was). I was able to order it (and with my gift cards from Christmas, it was free), but now it says, "Sign up to be notified when this item becomes available."

I hope that when it's really released, I will still get it for free. :)
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Post by: vixmom on January 12, 2014, 10:00:04 PM: good night
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Post by: George on January 12, 2014, 10:13:00 PM: Best actress is Kate Blanchett for "Blue Jasmine"...which I haven't seen.
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Post by: George on January 12, 2014, 10:17:03 PM: Best actor is Matthew McConaughey in Dallas Buyers Club, which I also haven't seen.
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Post by: George on January 12, 2014, 10:19:28 PM: Best motion picture drama: Twelve Years a Slave...haven't seen this one.
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Post by: George on January 12, 2014, 10:24:18 PM: And best picture comedy or musical (announced earlier in the show, but it wasn't posted here): American Hustle...nope.
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Post by: George on January 12, 2014, 10:30:22 PM: Guess I need to see some movies that have recently won some awards.
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Post by: bk on January 12, 2014, 11:31:00 PM: I had another lie down - not to sleep, but it seems better for the queasiness. I wish it was midnight already. I just don't trust the scheduling thing on the site.