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Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on January 24, 2014, 12:18:00 AM

Title: TRIAL BY FIRE
Post by: bk on January 24, 2014, 12:18:00 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes were a trial and on fire, and now it is time for you to post until the fiery cows come home.
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Post by: bk on January 24, 2014, 12:18:40 AM: And the word of the day is: ACEPHALOUS!
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Post by: Michael on January 24, 2014, 01:40:55 AM: good morning to all
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Post by: Michael on January 24, 2014, 01:41:11 AM: today's the day
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Post by: Michael on January 24, 2014, 01:41:25 AM: fingers crossed
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Post by: Michael on January 24, 2014, 01:41:37 AM: toes crossed
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Post by: Michael on January 24, 2014, 01:41:56 AM: I pray everything goes right.
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Post by: Michael on January 24, 2014, 01:42:35 AM: I hope the fundraiser is a success
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Post by: Michael on January 24, 2014, 01:42:59 AM: And the The Normal Heart will make people laugh
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Post by: Michael on January 24, 2014, 01:43:12 AM: and cry
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Post by: Michael on January 24, 2014, 01:45:25 AM: And people remember who were there in the early 80's what it was like. Some of my cast members were just kids and didn't experience it
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Post by: Michael on January 24, 2014, 01:47:39 AM: The after party is in a tent outside. I hope they will have heaters as it is going to be in the 50's.
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Post by: Ben on January 24, 2014, 02:23:18 AM: Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Kerry on January 24, 2014, 04:42:07 AM: Break a leg, Mike!!!
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Post by: FJL on January 24, 2014, 05:10:23 AM: Vibes for a successful night, Mike!!!
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 24, 2014, 05:26:08 AM: Good morning, all.

Is it still winter?

Coffee!
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 24, 2014, 05:26:48 AM: Break lots of legs tonight, DR Mike.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 24, 2014, 05:36:47 AM: Good morning, all! i had this long convoluted dream: I was trying to find a subway back to the Upper West Side, because I was way over on the East Side just below 34th Street. O started walking, and then I was outside Oxford, OH, on the country, heading toward the town. Somewhere along the way I befriended a rather horse-faced soprano and her brother and this led to a discussion of dueling divas in Oxford and a reclusive soprano living in Oxford. She had given up singing when her husband and children were killed in an accident involving a car and a horse and buggy, and then my dream went into that while saga. It was an epic.

Around 9:30, I will head fan to City Center to help Joshie and his interns. We'll see how much work will be involved to get this thing ready for the sitzprobe a week from tomorrow. This weekend, I have to begin my taxes. My appointment with my accountant is in two weeks.

TOD:
DVD: a couple of Netflix items, the NASHVILLE Criterion blu-ray release
CD: Dearest Enemy, Roberta, Little Me B'way and London casts, Dorothy Provine, Guy Haines
VCR: nada
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Post by: singdaw on January 24, 2014, 05:47:30 AM: Quote from: Mike on January 24, 2014, 01:45:25 AM
Some of my cast members were just kids and didn't experience it.

That must be a bit of a challenge!
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Post by: singdaw on January 24, 2014, 05:49:17 AM: ~ ~ ~ SAFE TRAVEL AND RELAXING VACATION VIBES ~ ~ ~ for DR vixmom and all the vixes!
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Post by: John G. on January 24, 2014, 05:49:20 AM: Good morning, all.

It's 25 degrees here with a slick layer of ice covering the back patio. But surprisingly the outdoor cat was warm. It's supposed to start to snow within the next hour and snow for three hours or so. Interesting. I hope my olive tree survives.
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Post by: John G. on January 24, 2014, 05:49:36 AM: Break-a-leg vibes for Mike!
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Post by: singdaw on January 24, 2014, 05:50:09 AM: DR TCB - the DD Zach doesn't particularly like the boots, but he puts up with them. Sometimes he even keeps all 4 on for the entire duration of the walk.
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Post by: John G. on January 24, 2014, 05:50:58 AM: Got an automated call at 3:30 this morning that work would be delayed until 11 a.m. but I couldn't really go back to sleep after that. And I can work the rest of the day from home, my supervisor emailed me.
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Post by: singdaw on January 24, 2014, 05:51:24 AM: bk, love reading all the details in the notes about all your doings. Particularly looking forward to hearing more about the recording in the coming days.
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Post by: singdaw on January 24, 2014, 05:51:58 AM: The Outdoor Cat Was Warm. That should be the title of something or other.
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Post by: John G. on January 24, 2014, 05:52:43 AM: TOD:

DVD: TV version of Wonderful Town with Roz Russell, Lubitsch's The Merry Widow

CD: three versions of "Oklahoma!"

Car CD: Doctor Sleep by Stephen King
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Post by: singdaw on January 24, 2014, 05:53:49 AM: Saw a wonderful vocal/instrumental program last evening at the Minnesota History Center on Prohibition. Very well staged and entertaining. They did a great job weaving the music with narration and projections of photos and actual historical documents.
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Post by: singdaw on January 24, 2014, 05:54:19 AM: Tonight is an extremely well-reviewed local production of Cabaret.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 24, 2014, 06:02:04 AM: Quote from: singdaw on January 24, 2014, 05:51:24 AM
bk, love reading all the details in the notes about all your doings. Particularly looking forward to hearing more about the recording in the coming days.

Me, too! I got so caught up in my dream events that I forgot to mention it!
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 24, 2014, 06:03:20 AM: I've heard from Joshie, who asked me to pack my music copying kit, so I've done that. I need to get some breakfast and pack my lunch.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 24, 2014, 06:04:34 AM: !! 2 !! 2 !! 2 !! 2 !! 2 !! 2 !! 2 !! 2 !! 2 !! 2 !! 2 !! 2 !!
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Post by: Elan on January 24, 2014, 06:06:18 AM: Morning, all!

Great show vibes for Mark. Normal Heart is such a great theatrical work that, even as a history piece, I can't imagine it not moving an audience. I think I'm still shaking from the 2004 Raul Esparza production that I saw.

TOD:
In the DVD drive: Bill Cosby (just finished it; haven't put in anything new)
Ye Olde iPod: Professor Alan Brill's lectures on hasidism, soundboard mix of Steve Schalchlin's concert
YouTube Playlist: Assorted synth-pop stuff
Reading: Empire Falls by Richard Russo
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Post by: John G. on January 24, 2014, 06:15:08 AM: Quote from: singdaw on January 24, 2014, 05:51:24 AM
bk, love reading all the details in the notes about all your doings. Particularly looking forward to hearing more about the recording in the coming days.

I'll second that. Great stories.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 24, 2014, 06:16:49 AM: Travel vibes for THE VIXES....

Great show and party vibes for DR MIKE.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 24, 2014, 06:17:47 AM: I am looking forward to hearing all about the recording.....and the recording itself of AND THE WORLD GOES ROUND.....which has been produced in Indianapolis a grand total of ONCE.....hopefully the new recording will inspire a few more productions.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 24, 2014, 06:18:08 AM: TOD:

DVD: Troy
CD: Enya, The Memory of Trees
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 24, 2014, 06:18:55 AM: I am trying to find a nice song for this year's Dancing With the Putnam County Stars....

I am thinking of a waltz.....even though the theme is COUNTRY, we don't have to do a country dance....thank goodness.
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Post by: singdaw on January 24, 2014, 06:42:47 AM: DR Jrand63's favorite artiste, Debra Messing, seems to have gotten very good reviews for her acting in her opening night on Broadway last evening.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 24, 2014, 06:43:26 AM: I watched HUMERESQUE last night - those striker lighters are very intriguing. I have never seen one in real life....but they are great fun to watch in the movies.....
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 24, 2014, 06:44:30 AM: Quote from: singdaw on January 24, 2014, 06:42:47 AM
DR Jrand63's favorite artiste, Debra Messing, seems to have gotten very good reviews for her acting in her opening night on Broadway last evening.

:o :P :o :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :-\
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Post by: singdaw on January 24, 2014, 07:00:06 AM: Strawberries are the only fruit with its seeds on the outside.
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Post by: singdaw on January 24, 2014, 07:01:10 AM: If you stew cranberries like applesauce they taste more like prunes than rhubarb does.
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Post by: singdaw on January 24, 2014, 07:12:45 AM: (http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/pruneparty_zps7742931c.jpg)
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Post by: Ginny on January 24, 2014, 07:52:06 AM: Friday morning greetings! I have an appointment with a new cardiologist today - no problems, just looking for someone closer to home. After that I'll go see my Mom before the snowstorm and our Monday departure to Atlanta.
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Post by: Ginny on January 24, 2014, 07:52:30 AM: Best "break a leg" vibes to DR Mike and company!
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Post by: Charles Pogue on January 24, 2014, 07:53:01 AM: Listening to Elmer Bernstein's fine score for the COMMANCHEROS (courtesy of BK) and wondering why the title song was not used. Other than it does quite match other vocal western title songs, I think it may have to do the song focuses on Stuart Whitman's character Paul Regret rather than the Duke's character. Watching Tom Selleck's Jesse Stone mysteries. Reading Steven Saylor's ROMAN BLOOD.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 24, 2014, 07:54:56 AM: Quote from: singdaw on January 24, 2014, 07:01:10 AM

If you stew cranberries like applesauce they taste more like prunes than rhubarb does.

I think this is the title of MR BK's new novel....or something.

That picture does NOT inspire me to have a prune party.....even if they are "so easy."

I think the little girl on the right had some before she got there. :D
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Post by: MBarnum on January 24, 2014, 07:58:36 AM: Quote from: John G. on January 24, 2014, 06:15:08 AM
Quote from: singdaw on January 24, 2014, 05:51:24 AM
bk, love reading all the details in the notes about all your doings. Particularly looking forward to hearing more about the recording in the coming days.

I'll second that. Great stories.

And it is fun reading about how much fun BK has when he is doing the stuff that he does!
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Post by: MBarnum on January 24, 2014, 08:05:29 AM: TOD:

DVR:
Started watching the Keefe Brasselle/Sally Forrest film BANNERLINE last night and will finish it up this evening. Lionale Barrymore is most excellent in the role of a dying teacher.

Theatre:
Am taking my grand-nephew Cole to our local second run theatre's kiddie program which consists of a live stage production of JACK AND THE BEANSTALK followed by the movie DINOSAUR WALK (I think that is the title...I only remember that it got terrible reviews.)

CD:
A couple of Amrinder Gill CDs.
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Post by: Druxy on January 24, 2014, 08:28:43 AM: TOD:

From Netflix, I have:

IN A WORLD...
THE WAY, WAY BACK

Also, if the USPS gets through the ice/snow here in Austin:

CAPTAIN PHILLIPS
BLUE JASMINE

I also have a film called CONCUSSION to review that looks intriguing.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 24, 2014, 08:30:41 AM: I have never seen a live production of JACK AND THE BEANSTALK....we expect a full report.

We have earned a free pizza from Papa John's - so that will be lunch today. No cooking at our house!
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on January 24, 2014, 09:13:35 AM: Quote from: bk on January 24, 2014, 12:18:40 AM
And the word of the day is: ACEPHALOUS!

And The Song Of The Day Is: POLITICS AND POKER
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Post by: singdaw on January 24, 2014, 09:18:27 AM: (http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/gargoyle_zpsbdee82b1.jpg)
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on January 24, 2014, 09:34:04 AM: Good Luck Mike
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 24, 2014, 10:01:11 AM: TOD:

CD - SCENT OF MYSTERY (this is great!)

BLU - MAN IN THE DARK (will be watching it in 3D tonight), and MAD WORLD (listening to 3-hour commentary on the new extended cut)

Edit: ROBOCOP -- watched the first half of the new reissue (which is beautiful). Will finish it up today or tomorrow.
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Post by: Jane on January 24, 2014, 10:07:01 AM: SAFE EASY AND FUN TRAVEL VIBES FOR DR VIXMOM AND VIXDAD!!!!
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 24, 2014, 10:15:01 AM: I just saw a preview for THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE on TCM that had some really strange music under it....no dialog track....just some words saying "if you miss the first five minutes you won't know what's happening" and "when it's over, you'll say you've never seen anything like it..."

I haven't seen that preview before....the music was very mysterious and melodramatic.....
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 24, 2014, 10:16:25 AM: DR ELMORE the Dream-O-Matic 6000 says that sometimes you can look to the past to solve present day problems....you have already solved some difficulties you face now, remember what you did before...and if it worked....use that solution again.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 24, 2014, 10:16:43 AM: Please deposit $35 in my PayPal account.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 24, 2014, 10:54:55 AM: Quote from: singdaw on January 24, 2014, 09:18:27 AM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/gargoyle_zpsbdee82b1.jpg)

Is that Gremlin puke coming out of his mouth?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 24, 2014, 10:55:08 AM: :D
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Post by: George on January 24, 2014, 12:09:01 PM: Quote from: Mike on January 24, 2014, 01:41:11 AM
today's the day

~~~BREAK LEGS VIBES!!~~~
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Post by: George on January 24, 2014, 12:36:51 PM: Quote from: Ginny on January 24, 2014, 07:52:06 AM
Friday morning greetings! I have an appointment with a new cardiologist today - no problems, just looking for someone closer to home. After that I'll go see my Mom before the snowstorm and our Monday departure to Atlanta.

~~~Appointment Vibes for Ginny!!~~~
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Post by: ChasSmith on January 24, 2014, 02:09:51 PM: Yikes. I was just able to get on here for the first time in three or four hours. Judging by the post count this afternoon, it looks like I might not have been the only one affected. But...who knows...
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 24, 2014, 02:10:07 PM: And I am home from Encores! I had a good day, and i think Josh was very happy with all we accomplished. I need to think about dinner.

DR ChasSmith sent me an email: has the site been down today?
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Post by: singdaw on January 24, 2014, 02:21:44 PM: Yes. The site has been down for a goodly amount of time.
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Post by: singdaw on January 24, 2014, 02:22:56 PM: ~ ~ ~ BREAK-A-LEG OPENING NIGHT VIBES ~ ~ ~ tonight for DRs ryacko and Mike! (two different events)
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Post by: singdaw on January 24, 2014, 02:23:18 PM: It is snowing here to beat the band!
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Post by: singdaw on January 24, 2014, 02:24:04 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on January 24, 2014, 10:54:55 AM
Is that Gremlin puke coming out of his mouth?

Perhaps. More like gargoyle puke, probably. :)
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 24, 2014, 02:28:37 PM: Quote from: singdaw on January 24, 2014, 02:24:04 PM
Quote from: Ron Pulliam on January 24, 2014, 10:54:55 AM
Is that Gremlin puke coming out of his mouth?

Perhaps. More like gargoyle puke, probably. :)

I'd never gargoyle with puke. :-*
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Post by: singdaw on January 24, 2014, 02:48:46 PM: Icky!

:P
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Post by: George on January 24, 2014, 02:49:14 PM: Quote from: singdaw on January 24, 2014, 02:21:44 PM
Yes. The site has been down for a goodly amount of time.

I left for lunch because couldn't post...and I needed to take a lunch break.
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Post by: George on January 24, 2014, 02:49:48 PM: And now, I'm back at work working. ;D
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Post by: George on January 24, 2014, 02:50:36 PM: Quote from: Elan on January 24, 2014, 06:06:18 AM
TOD:
In the DVD drive: Bill Cosby (just finished it; haven't put in anything new)
Ye Olde iPod: Professor Alan Brill's lectures on hasidism, soundboard mix of Steve Schalchlin's concert

Speaking of Steve Schalchlin...

In my CD player at work: the original London cast recording of The Last Session (http://castalbums.org/recordings/The-Last-Session-2012-London-Cast/26277)..."This special advance release of the Original London Cast album of THE LAST SESSION is exclusive to the MADTRUST and proceeds from the sales will benefit the Trust." It stars Darren Day as Gideon.
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Post by: George on January 24, 2014, 02:51:03 PM: The composer, Steve Schalchlin, is actually coming to Olympia tomorrow and will perform in a benefit for the Olympia chapter of PFLAG (http://www.pflag-olympia.org/) (my niece is on the board) and another local organization, Pizza Klatch!
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Post by: George on January 24, 2014, 02:51:15 PM: Here's a Facebook link to the event for those who have Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1447372172148644/
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Post by: George on January 24, 2014, 02:51:35 PM: And here's a link to a write-up for those who don't have Facebook:
http://www.thurstontalk.com/2014/01/20/steve-schalchlin-joins-righteous-mothers-night-musical-entertainment/

:)
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Post by: singdaw on January 24, 2014, 02:53:30 PM: Very cool, DR George!
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Post by: Jane on January 24, 2014, 03:04:22 PM: DR elmore I am glad you had a nice day.
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Post by: Jane on January 24, 2014, 03:05:11 PM: First records were broken last month for the coldest days and now we are breaking them for the warmest. It is 70 degrees here. :o
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Post by: Jane on January 24, 2014, 03:05:35 PM: It has also been unusually windy here the last few days.
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Post by: MBarnum on January 24, 2014, 03:13:40 PM: DR Jane, it has been pretty nice up this way, also!
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Post by: TCB on January 24, 2014, 03:21:14 PM: Quote from: bk on January 24, 2014, 12:18:40 AM
And the word of the day is: ACEPHALOUS!

Is that the milk you have to drink if you are lactose intolerant?
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Post by: John G. on January 24, 2014, 03:32:45 PM: Glad it wasn't just my Internet connection keeping me from posting earlier.
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Post by: John G. on January 24, 2014, 03:38:59 PM: I seem to have plenty of gargoyle puke around my house.
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Post by: KevinH on January 24, 2014, 04:04:51 PM: Hello!
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Post by: KevinH on January 24, 2014, 04:05:36 PM: Show vibes for DR Mike!
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Post by: KevinH on January 24, 2014, 04:06:08 PM: Got my ticket for Little Me for Sunday, Feb. 9th at 2 pm!
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Post by: John G. on January 24, 2014, 04:19:41 PM: Wish I were seeing Little Me. Love that score.
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Post by: John G. on January 24, 2014, 04:19:51 PM: Four!
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Post by: John G. on January 24, 2014, 04:20:12 PM: Watching The Univited. What fun.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on January 24, 2014, 04:20:36 PM: My dad used to quote a poem he learned in school.

This is it:

Theophilus Thistle, the Thistle Sifter, Sifted a sieve of unsifted thistles.
If Theophilus Thistle, the Thistle Sifter, Sifted a sieve of unsifted thistles,
Where is the sieve of un-sifted thistles Theophilus Thistle, the Thistle Sifter, sifted?
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 24, 2014, 04:24:37 PM: Quote from: John G. on January 24, 2014, 04:20:12 PM
Watching The Univited. What fun.

I first saw that film on the late show when I was in high school, around 1963. I stayed up by myself to watch it and nearly died from fright when Ray Milland confronted the evil ghost of Mary. I can't believe i've forgotten her last name. The next day i went to the public library and checked out the novel. it's still one of my favorite movies.
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Post by: Ginny on January 24, 2014, 04:34:54 PM: Quote from: George on January 24, 2014, 12:36:51 PM
Quote from: Ginny on January 24, 2014, 07:52:06 AM
Friday morning greetings! I have an appointment with a new cardiologist today - no problems, just looking for someone closer to home. After that I'll go see my Mom before the snowstorm and our Monday departure to Atlanta.

~~~Appointment Vibes for Ginny!!~~~

Thank you, DR George. It went quite well and resulted in my canceling my annual appointment with the cardiologist who took care of me when I had my heart attack. This new guy told me more about the dissection than I'd ever heard and adjusted one of my meds because my pulse and blood pressure are too low. I'll have a stress test the day after we get back from Atlanta.
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Post by: Jane on January 24, 2014, 04:42:13 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on January 24, 2014, 03:13:40 PM
DR Jane, it has been pretty nice up this way, also!

I'm enjoying the sunny pleasant days but we sure need rain. Are you also experiences windy days?
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Post by: Jane on January 24, 2014, 04:43:02 PM: Quote from: John G. on January 24, 2014, 04:20:12 PM
Watching The Univited. What fun.

:)
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Post by: Jane on January 24, 2014, 04:48:46 PM: Quote from: Ginny on January 24, 2014, 04:34:54 PM
Quote from: George on January 24, 2014, 12:36:51 PM
Quote from: Ginny on January 24, 2014, 07:52:06 AM
Friday morning greetings! I have an appointment with a new cardiologist today - no problems, just looking for someone closer to home. After that I'll go see my Mom before the snowstorm and our Monday departure to Atlanta.

~~~Appointment Vibes for Ginny!!~~~

Thank you, DR George. It went quite well and resulted in my canceling my annual appointment with the cardiologist who took care of me when I had my heart attack. This new guy told me more about the dissection than I'd ever heard and adjusted one of my meds because my pulse and blood pressure are too low. I'll have a stress test the day after we get back from Atlanta.

Excellent!!!
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Post by: Matthew on January 24, 2014, 05:10:25 PM: Good Afternoon... or is it evening? Is evening 5:00 or 6:00?
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Post by: Matthew on January 24, 2014, 05:11:52 PM: Has bk announced the cast for the And the World Goes 'Round CD - and I probably missed it? (cuz I'm like that that way)
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Post by: Jane on January 24, 2014, 05:42:17 PM: I just went through my Barnes & Noble wish list to see if my eBook library got in any of the books. I only found one I could remove from B&N & move to the library wish list. Why I suddenly realized I didn't have "Divergent" on my library hold list I don't know. I suppose better late than never, however, I can't put a hold on it until my next books become available and the queue is extremely long.
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Post by: Jane on January 24, 2014, 06:32:38 PM: From DR TCB:
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I am going to buy myself a mobility scooter next week

Nice but won't your insurance cover this?

Will it just be for getting around your neighborhood? It won't fit in your car-right?
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 24, 2014, 06:54:50 PM: Travel vibes to the Vixfamily
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Post by: John G. on January 24, 2014, 08:15:57 PM: Good night, all.
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Post by: TCB on January 24, 2014, 08:58:21 PM: Quote from: Jrand63 on January 24, 2014, 10:16:43 AM
Please deposit $35 in my PayPal account.

I hope you aren't planning to hide that Pay Pal account from the IRS!
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Post by: bk on January 24, 2014, 09:11:31 PM: Back from all the stuff. Of course, I tried to log on earlier and couldn't - apparently we were down for over three hours, which is the last straw, I'm afraid, and they either have to move us to another data center or fix this crap once and for all. Must write now, but more later.
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Post by: singdaw on January 24, 2014, 09:42:42 PM: Back from Cabaret, which was absolutely a top-quality, grade-A production. The sold-out house received it quite warmly.
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Post by: singdaw on January 24, 2014, 09:43:38 PM: DR Ginny, glad that you had such a great doctor experience.
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Post by: TCB on January 24, 2014, 09:54:52 PM: Quote from: Jane on January 24, 2014, 06:32:38 PM
From DR TCB:
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I am going to buy myself a mobility scooter next week

Nice but won't your insurance cover this?

Will it just be for getting around your neighborhood? It won't fit in your car-right?

It will come apart in four or five pieces so that it will fit in the trunk of my car. The heaviest piece will be lighter than my current wheelchair.
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Post by: TCB on January 24, 2014, 10:05:57 PM: I don't know....
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Post by: TCB on January 24, 2014, 10:08:52 PM: The time lost today will be hard to recover from - post wise!
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Post by: TCB on January 24, 2014, 10:10:59 PM: Vixmom is gone on vacation.
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Post by: TCB on January 24, 2014, 10:11:44 PM: Everyone else is either gone or asleep.
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Post by: TCB on January 24, 2014, 10:12:30 PM: On good days there are several of us in the evening, but not tonight.
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Post by: TCB on January 24, 2014, 10:13:47 PM: I am not going to make it much later
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Post by: TCB on January 24, 2014, 10:15:58 PM: Not even any Guests.
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Post by: TCB on January 24, 2014, 10:16:48 PM: I will try to post something.
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Post by: TCB on January 24, 2014, 10:18:44 PM: Today was a beautiful day here.
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Post by: TCB on January 24, 2014, 10:19:13 PM: Half the convertibles I saw had their tops down.
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Post by: TCB on January 24, 2014, 10:19:55 PM: It wasn't as warm as at DR Jane's place.
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Post by: TCB on January 24, 2014, 10:20:51 PM: 5
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Post by: TCB on January 24, 2014, 10:22:05 PM: Still it was the mid-fifties in Tacoma and the mid-sixties on the coast.
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Post by: TCB on January 24, 2014, 10:25:04 PM: T.O.D.

CD: BACK TO BROOKLYN

DVD: THE IMPOSSIBLE
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Post by: TCB on January 24, 2014, 10:26:12 PM: The entire State of Washington has gone Seahawk crazy!
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Post by: TCB on January 24, 2014, 10:26:58 PM: And the Super Bowl is still a week away.
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Post by: TCB on January 24, 2014, 10:28:19 PM: I am sorry, BK, but I need to get to bed.
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Post by: bk on January 24, 2014, 10:28:33 PM: It was a server problem and they've finally moved us and hopefully that will put an end to this nonsense.
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Post by: TCB on January 24, 2014, 10:28:58 PM: At least we are over 125 posts.
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Post by: TCB on January 24, 2014, 10:29:32 PM: G'night!
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Post by: bk on January 24, 2014, 10:55:08 PM: I tell you, I was so crazed this morning I never got on to post that I was even up. I wanted to get some pages done but in the end only did one, although the futzing and finessing has to count. Then I got the Muse Margaret call, which was wonderfully supportive and positive. She found one typo, and asked for one word to be added to a description. She had two other little comments - one concerned one of the supporting characters. She wanted one little thing to be added just so we got more of a sense of the character at that point in the story. I could instantly see her point, since the way I'd written it skipped a beat and the minute she pointed that out it was really obvious - I ended up doing almost a full page for that beat and it worked great. I called her and read it to her and she loved it. But having that in my head I also made slight additions throughout the new pages I've done since giving her the last batch. And she had one little thing she wanted me to add earlier in the book, and I'll take a look at that soon. I could not have been happier with that call.
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Post by: bk on January 24, 2014, 10:56:06 PM: The workshop was really good - these kids loved these last four days, as I did. We laughed, I had them group sing, and at the end I asked for a show of hands of those who really wanted to do the show - there wasn't a hand that wasn't raised.
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Post by: bk on January 24, 2014, 10:56:20 PM: I blame Brazil.
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Post by: bk on January 24, 2014, 10:56:39 PM: One of the students is named Brazil. And we have a Unique, too.
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Post by: George on January 24, 2014, 11:43:06 PM: Quote from: bk on January 24, 2014, 09:11:31 PM
Back from all the stuff. Of course, I tried to log on earlier and couldn't - apparently we were down for over three hours, which is the last straw, I'm afraid, and they either have to move us to another data center or fix this crap once and for all. Must write now, but more later.

Yikes! Why does this seem to be happening all of a sudden?
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Post by: George on January 25, 2014, 12:05:16 AM: Quote from: bk on January 24, 2014, 10:28:33 PM
It was a server problem and they've finally moved us and hopefully that will put an end to this nonsense.

Whew!