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Title: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: bk on March 14, 2014, 12:30:16 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes had a Nordic Noir flavor, and now it is time for you to post until the Nordic cows come home.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: bk on March 14, 2014, 12:31:39 AM
And the word of the day is: COMITY!
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Post by: singdaw on March 14, 2014, 12:57:01 AM
I don't know from Nordic Noir, but I certainly know my


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/nordicware_zps1e8f7a4c.jpg)
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: singdaw on March 14, 2014, 01:03:01 AM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/apartmentbuilding_zpsfcb1d3e9.jpg)
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: singdaw on March 14, 2014, 01:22:48 AM
Meet strawBEARy!


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/strawBEARy_zpsaf0949cf.jpg)
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: Ben on March 14, 2014, 03:57:41 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: ChasSmith on March 14, 2014, 04:39:50 AM
Good morning, all.

Coffee!

Oh yes.  Coffee.
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Post by: Michael on March 14, 2014, 05:23:27 AM
good morning to all
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Post by: Michael on March 14, 2014, 05:25:18 AM
i don't have any viewing plans this weekend.
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Post by: Michael on March 14, 2014, 05:26:47 AM
ii might go to temple this weekend for my father's memory
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 14, 2014, 05:37:03 AM
Rye toast with butter.
Multi-grain toast with butter and honey.
Banana.
Coffee #2.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 14, 2014, 05:41:36 AM
TOD:

DVD - LI'L ABNER (film)

CD - JEEPERS CREEPERS

LP - The original MOST HAPPY FELLA box set, and a London cast recording I don't believe I've listened to
CD - Same, 2-piano version
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: elmore3003 on March 14, 2014, 05:42:31 AM
Good morning, all! I need to call my HMO and change an appointment with my doctor, and then I am off to the second day of MOST HAPPY FELLA reading. This weekend, I'll begin work on the Cole Porter medley for the Cincinnati Men's Chorus.

I have no more news at present. Perhaps later.

TOD:
DVD:  two sets of two Netflix items, The Barretts of Wimpole street (Jeremy Brett version and Norma Shearer-Fredric March)
CD:  Roberta edits with overdubs, Guy Haines, Carmen
VCR: No time
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: Kerry on March 14, 2014, 05:51:15 AM
TOD:  Everything on Shuffle.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: elmore3003 on March 14, 2014, 05:54:30 AM
HMO called, appointment changed! I think that is all my news at the moment.

I have to make the bed, and find something for breakfast.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: ChasSmith on March 14, 2014, 05:55:54 AM
I'd like to put the days of the week on shuffle sometime, and just screw everybody up.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 14, 2014, 06:00:31 AM
Tonight, finally, I see that BAREFOOT IN THE PARK.

That's my adventure for the day.  Prior to that will be some more housecleaning and the taking of a few items to the local thrift shop for donation.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: ChasSmith on March 14, 2014, 06:03:08 AM
Meet strawBEARy!


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/strawBEARy_zpsaf0949cf.jpg)

I would drive anywhere to see DR singdaw's debut as the Strawberry Woman in PORGY AND BESS.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: Jrand74 on March 14, 2014, 06:20:47 AM
Enjoy the show DR CHAS SMITH.

Continued problem solving vibes for DR DAN M
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: Jrand74 on March 14, 2014, 06:22:01 AM
Friday!

TOD:

DVD: Grand Piano.....it was as terrible as the preview that DR SINGDAW posted earlier this week promised it would be.....

CD: Nancy Sinatra BOOTS....not a bad LP....
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: Jrand74 on March 14, 2014, 06:22:32 AM
I am also starting to get my book together for GUYS & DOLLS....and do some preliminary blocking and choreography......
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Post by: FJL on March 14, 2014, 06:28:12 AM
Off to the office.
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Post by: FJL on March 14, 2014, 06:28:24 AM
More vibes for Dan M.
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Post by: singdaw on March 14, 2014, 06:30:14 AM
DVD: Grand Piano.....it was as terrible as the preview that DR SINGDAW posted earlier this week promised it would be.....


I'm sorry, DR Jrand63!
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: singdaw on March 14, 2014, 06:31:01 AM
I would drive anywhere to see DR singdaw's debut as the Strawberry Woman in PORGY AND BESS.


I'm honored, sir, to be sure.     :)
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: singdaw on March 14, 2014, 06:31:36 AM
Tea cozies of the world, UNITE!

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/teacozy_zps47c2266b.jpg)


Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: Ginny on March 14, 2014, 07:02:38 AM
Friday morning greetings!  Sunny but cold here in SW Ohio and they're finally patching the holes they had to dig in our street to fix the winter water main breaks.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: Ginny on March 14, 2014, 07:03:09 AM
Thank you to DRs Singdaw and Vixmom for the nice comments last night about my new dress.
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Post by: Ginny on March 14, 2014, 07:04:12 AM
Friday media report - my new JEEPERS CREEPERS CD!

But first, Michigan/Illinois in the Big Ten basketball tournament on ESPN at noon - Go, Blue!
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: John G. on March 14, 2014, 07:30:08 AM
Good morning, all.

I think I'd try to catch that Porgy & Bess, too.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: John G. on March 14, 2014, 07:30:20 AM
Two!
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Post by: John G. on March 14, 2014, 07:31:59 AM
TOD:

DVD: We Want the Light, a documentary about music, Germany and Jews; Kurosawa's One Wonderful Sunday

CD: December Songs, Jeepers Creepers

Car CD: The Education of Henry Adams, disc 2 of 16.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: Druxy on March 14, 2014, 07:37:46 AM
TOD:

I still have 8 episodes of MAVERICK, Season 3, to watch.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: Ginny on March 14, 2014, 07:53:13 AM
Earlier in the week, Richard gave me a list of NY shows that interest him and FORBIDDEN BROADWAY was on it.  We now have 2 on the aisle for April Fool's Day Evening.  Seems appropriate.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: John G. on March 14, 2014, 07:59:34 AM
Vixmom, to answer your question from last night: I used sourdough from the local grocery and it was terrible. San Antonio is a tortilla town, not a bread town. People here seem to hate character in or crusts on their bread. They want everything soft and characterless. So, there was no sour flavor and the bread seemed to fall apart the moment you touched a knife to it. It was sloppy and messy, but it did not get in the way of the cheese or the butter.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: singdaw on March 14, 2014, 08:03:18 AM

I think I'd try to catch that Porgy & Bess, too.

I'm warming up for that role by first playing the Strawberry Woman in Oliver.       :)
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: Jrand74 on March 14, 2014, 08:33:03 AM
Don't worry DR SINGDAW - after all you didn't personally drain the gasoline tank yourself.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: ChasSmith on March 14, 2014, 08:34:29 AM

I think I'd try to catch that Porgy & Bess, too.

I'm warming up for that role by first playing the Strawberry Woman in Oliver.       :)

Do we detect a very specialized career path in the works?
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: John G. on March 14, 2014, 08:38:23 AM
So, Elmore, what Porter songs are going to be in the medley?
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: singdaw on March 14, 2014, 09:25:18 AM
Do we detect a very specialized career path in the works?


We do.      :)


But my twist is that I'm going to portray them as StrawBEARy Women.          8)
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: Jane on March 14, 2014, 09:26:12 AM
ii might go to temple this weekend for my father's memory

To your temple or your father's?  In other words, will you be home this weekend or return to Montreal?
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: Jane on March 14, 2014, 09:29:05 AM
Vixmom, to answer your question from last night: I used sourdough from the local grocery and it was terrible. San Antonio is a tortilla town, not a bread town. People here seem to hate character in or crusts on their bread. They want everything soft and characterless. So, there was no sour flavor and the bread seemed to fall apart the moment you touched a knife to it. It was sloppy and messy, but it did not get in the way of the cheese or the butter.

I am often hesitant to order sour dough bread outside of California.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: singdaw on March 14, 2014, 09:29:37 AM
Yes, we have free bananas.
We have free bananas today!


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/freebananas_zps86bd9a7e.jpg)
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: Jane on March 14, 2014, 09:30:07 AM
DR Singdaw often I wish you would explain the photos you share with us.  What is that strange building ;D
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: singdaw on March 14, 2014, 09:30:27 AM
My mother has a sourdough starter that has been an active culture for over 100 years.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: singdaw on March 14, 2014, 09:31:41 AM
DR Jane - it is an architect's rendering - a proposal.


I'm not sure where it is intended to be built.
But my guess is that it is a retirement home for Olympic divers.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: ChasSmith on March 14, 2014, 09:40:53 AM
Do we detect a very specialized career path in the works?


We do.      :)


But my twist is that I'm going to portray them as StrawBEARy Women.          8)

Will there be a CD anthology?  And, someday, a farewell tour?
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: George on March 14, 2014, 10:17:24 AM
Earlier in the week, Richard gave me a list of NY shows that interest him and FORBIDDEN BROADWAY was on it.  We now have 2 on the aisle for April Fool's Day Evening.  Seems appropriate.

Speaking of FORBIDDEN BROADWAY...a tour will be playing at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts TONIGHT!  BUT, I won't be able to see it. :'( I have to go to a union meeting.  Tonight was the only night that most people had available.

Oh, well.  There will always be another show...like a week from Sunday:  "Ann Hampton Callaway Sings the Streisand Songbook (http://wcpa.squarespace.com/upcoming-events/2014/3/23/ann-hampton-callaway-sings-the-streisand-songbook.html)"!!  I'm signed up to usher for this and I can't wait! :D
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: George on March 14, 2014, 10:17:38 AM
My mother has a sourdough starter that has been an active culture for over 100 years.

Wow!  That's amazing!
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: George on March 14, 2014, 10:19:31 AM
Topic of the Day:

In my CD player:  "O. Henry's Full House"/"The Luck of the Irish" (I'm just starting "The Luck of the Irish"), then will be "Jeepers Creepers," then the original Broadway cast recording of "Big Fish."
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: ChasSmith on March 14, 2014, 10:24:22 AM
Earlier in the week, Richard gave me a list of NY shows that interest him and FORBIDDEN BROADWAY was on it.  We now have 2 on the aisle for April Fool's Day Evening.  Seems appropriate.

On April Fool's Day Evening, I will be accompanying [I have no idea what various and sundry things yet] at a high school spring concert.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: Druxy on March 14, 2014, 10:29:58 AM
Bob Thomas has died.

The end of an era.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: bk on March 14, 2014, 10:47:57 AM
I'm up - I was up at eight-thirty then fell back asleep at nine.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: George on March 14, 2014, 10:52:30 AM
Happy Pi Day (http://www.piday.org/), Everyone!
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: singdaw on March 14, 2014, 11:14:08 AM
Not only is it Pi Day, but it is also National Potato Chip Day!      :)
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: singdaw on March 14, 2014, 11:14:30 AM
Dontcha know.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: singdaw on March 14, 2014, 11:15:52 AM
Also Albert Einstein's birthday.
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Post by: singdaw on March 14, 2014, 11:16:14 AM
Coincidence?

I think not!!!
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: singdaw on March 14, 2014, 11:17:12 AM
I think not!!!


And that is often the problem.       :P
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: singdaw on March 14, 2014, 11:17:36 AM
But at least that problem has taken us along to...
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Post by: singdaw on March 14, 2014, 11:18:09 AM
THR33!
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: John G. on March 14, 2014, 11:23:15 AM
Bob Thomas has died.

The end of an era.
Wow. The celebrities he met and wrote about are legion.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: Jrand74 on March 14, 2014, 11:53:45 AM
Bob Thomas had a nice interview with Frances Farmer during her "comeback" in 1958.

http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=953&dat=19580511&id=tRFQAAAAIBAJ&sjid=XVUDAAAAIBAJ&pg=3123,1733364
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: Jrand74 on March 14, 2014, 12:05:34 PM
O Henry's FULL HOUSE has arrived!
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Post by: ryacko on March 14, 2014, 12:43:42 PM
Happy Friday, all!!   :D

Ah, yes, Nordic Noir. My fave of those is the trilogy of films that began with THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO. I read all three books and watched the three original Swedish films (with subtitles) and found them so superior in intensity and terror factor to the English spoken one (as much as I do like Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara).

Nothing in the DVD tonight. Have to wait for some Netflix to arrive. I wasted a couple of hours bored out of my skull with The Lone Ranger, purely because I thought it might be interesting to see what Johnny Depp does. But lord, what a waste of film and time and buckets of ill-used money. It was right up there with the last completely senseless sequel of Pirates of the Caribbean in overkill and an indecipherable, nonsensical script. Oy to the Nth power!

I'm already having great fun working on the new Kritzerland material, as I get to play in a couple of BK's great "What If" numbers, as well as one other hilarious send up.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: singdaw on March 14, 2014, 01:57:55 PM
O Henry's FULL HOUSE


Not to be confused with:


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/fullhouse_zps97b95338.jpg)
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: Jane on March 14, 2014, 02:03:55 PM
My mother has a sourdough starter that has been an active culture for over 100 years.

That is really cool!!!!  I did a sourdough starter once and couldn't tolerate the smell.  It was also pointless since we still lived in LA and could get San Francisco sourdough bread whenever we wanted. 
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: Jane on March 14, 2014, 02:04:15 PM
DR Jane - it is an architect's rendering - a proposal.


I'm not sure where it is intended to be built.
But my guess is that it is a retirement home for Olympic divers.

;D
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: bk on March 14, 2014, 02:34:07 PM
Was going to get a chocolate peanut butter thing from K's Donuts - wasted a trip over there to find zero - at eleven-fifteen - some kid had come in an hour earlier and bought every single one - about thirty.  Unbelievable.  I may just be done with them, or from now on I'll call first and if they won't hold me what I want then I won't go.  Instead I had a quick ham and Swiss on rye.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: bk on March 14, 2014, 02:34:59 PM
Then Grant came by and hung my two little awards but forgot the spackle, so that will happen next week when we're signing the limited page that will be tipped into the book.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: bk on March 14, 2014, 02:35:24 PM
Then the helper came by, then I watched episode four of The Bridge II.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: Jane on March 14, 2014, 02:38:53 PM
Was going to get a chocolate peanut butter thing from K's Donuts - wasted a trip over there to find zero - at eleven-fifteen - some kid had come in an hour earlier and bought every single one - about thirty.  Unbelievable.  I may just be done with them, or from now on I'll call first and if they won't hold me what I want then I won't go.  Instead I had a quick ham and Swiss on rye.

Last time you complained I suggested you call first and have them hold a donut for you-lol
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: elmore3003 on March 14, 2014, 02:47:23 PM
So, Elmore, what Porter songs are going to be in the medley?

Don't know yet. All my Porter collections are at the office.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: elmore3003 on March 14, 2014, 02:49:06 PM
Happy Pi Day (http://www.piday.org/), Everyone!

I wish it were PIE Day!
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: George on March 14, 2014, 02:53:14 PM
Happy Pi Day (http://www.piday.org/), Everyone!

I wish it were PIE Day!

But Larry, ANY day can be PIE Day! ;D
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: ChasSmith on March 14, 2014, 03:14:16 PM
Off to meet a friend, grab a quick bite, and enjoy me some BAREFOOT IN THE PARK.

I hope BK sees an enjoyable BYE BYE BIRDIE tonight.  That's one musical that is just tops when a high school does it well.  I enjoyed playing the piano book for one a couple of years ago, and will no doubt enjoy another sometime in the future.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: singdaw on March 14, 2014, 03:35:28 PM
Going to choral concerts tonight (Concordia College Choir) and tomorrow night (Cantus).
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 14, 2014, 04:15:56 PM
I am going nowhere tonight......
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 14, 2014, 04:19:15 PM
I am going nowhere tonight......

Welcome to my club!
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Post by: Ginny on March 14, 2014, 04:20:14 PM
I am going nowhere tonight......

Welcome to my club!

And mine!  We are watching THE NUN'S STORY.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: Jane on March 14, 2014, 04:32:40 PM
I guess I am lucky I don't want to go out tonight, or most nights.
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Post by: bk on March 14, 2014, 04:49:17 PM
Page three?  Really?
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Post by: KevinH on March 14, 2014, 05:15:20 PM
Why is TCM showing Christmas movies in March?
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Post by: Jane on March 14, 2014, 05:16:20 PM
My arms and shoulders told me I needed to swim today.  The pool wasn't too busy and I had a very nice swim.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 14, 2014, 05:27:02 PM
No Britcoms tonight. I guess the PBS fund drive continues. Too often.
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Post by: Jeanne on March 14, 2014, 05:56:34 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on March 14, 2014, 05:57:33 PM
TOD:

DOC MARTIN Season 6
ELEVENTH HOUR
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: George on March 14, 2014, 05:57:54 PM
Well, I must be off.  Tonight, we're having a union meeting of the library supervisors, so I have to be there since I'm the treasurer on this board as well as the theater group.  I think we're having elections tonight (or at least taking nominations).  I'm not sure but I'll find out soon enough.

Until later!
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: George on March 14, 2014, 05:58:39 PM
And yes, I'm going to run again.  It'll be easier to keep doing it than to quit right now. ;)
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Post by: George on March 14, 2014, 05:59:02 PM
And since we're so close...
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Post by: George on March 14, 2014, 05:59:13 PM
PAGE 4OUR DANCE!!

(http://pulseradio.net/media/filter/585x249/transfer/img/articleimage/2013-11/4our.jpg)
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Post by: George on March 14, 2014, 06:00:15 PM
And now I'm leaving.
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Post by: Jeanne on March 14, 2014, 06:04:30 PM
I must made some health insurance decisions soon. The agent I spoke to today was pleasant, not pushy, and seemed knowledgeable. I'd be happy to give him my business. The agent I spoke to a while back was pushy, highly opinionated, and didn't wait for me to finish asking my question before he chimed in with his answer. I hate that! I also find that those answers don't address my questions; they respond to the question they anticipate will be asked, not to what I'm actually asking. Oy! I'll meet with agent #2 next week to go into more detail.
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Post by: Jeanne on March 14, 2014, 06:07:42 PM
That's all I've got.

TTFN.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: Jane on March 14, 2014, 06:51:31 PM
DR Jeanne, good luck finding the best insurance for you!
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Post by: Jane on March 14, 2014, 07:09:31 PM
A "Sherlock" fan at the gym lent us season 3 of the show.  We are going to re-watch the season beginning with episode 1 tonight.
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Post by: Jane on March 14, 2014, 07:09:51 PM
'night
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: vixmom on March 14, 2014, 07:43:11 PM
Vixmom, to answer your question from last night: I used sourdough from the local grocery and it was terrible. San Antonio is a tortilla town, not a bread town. People here seem to hate character in or crusts on their bread. They want everything soft and characterless. So, there was no sour flavor and the bread seemed to fall apart the moment you touched a knife to it. It was sloppy and messy, but it did not get in the way of the cheese or the butter.

do you have any Paneras near you?  They usually have a nice selection of different types of bread and you can have them slice them to order -  I prefer a thick cut for grilled cheese or french toast
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: vixmom on March 14, 2014, 07:48:22 PM
Why is TCM showing Christmas movies in March?

 I think they  are confused by the weather we are having
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: John G. on March 14, 2014, 08:12:19 PM
Vixmom, I think I'll just have to go to a bakery.
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Post by: John G. on March 14, 2014, 08:15:14 PM
I got the Edie Adams show from the library today. This is a weird show, and I love it. Her pilot begins with her singing the Bilbao Song in German. Right now, she's got Dick Shawn doing something called The Cockamamie. Very funny.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: singdaw on March 14, 2014, 08:25:13 PM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/catladykit_zpse3a7b648.jpg)
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: John G. on March 14, 2014, 08:25:17 PM
Went to a retirement party for a friend of mine who's younger than me but she's put in her 20+ years with the Air Force and was sort of forced out. Now she needs to find a new career. She has her first interview Monday.

In San Antonio, military employs a lot of people. With the cutbacks coming, I see that affecting the economy here.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: singdaw on March 14, 2014, 08:25:36 PM
The choral concert was excellent.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: John G. on March 14, 2014, 08:26:01 PM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/catladykit_zpse3a7b648.jpg)

They look like rejects from Village of the Damned.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: singdaw on March 14, 2014, 08:28:09 PM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/mahler_zpsd9e9dcda.jpg)
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: vixmom on March 14, 2014, 08:28:23 PM
goodness - it is a slow news day at HHW today
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Post by: TCB on March 14, 2014, 08:28:31 PM
Thank you to DRs Singdaw and Vixmom for the nice comments last night about my new dress.


I agree with the others, Ginny, you will be a knockout in that dress!
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: vixmom on March 14, 2014, 08:30:08 PM
Happy Pi day -  I wonder if occasional DR Sandra baked any  square pies today

on March  14 Sandra's Pies are squared
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: vixmom on March 14, 2014, 08:31:03 PM
Thank you to DRs Singdaw and Vixmom for the nice comments last night about my new dress.


I agree with the others, Ginny, you will be a knockout in that dress!

TCB  you never told us which part you are playing... I assume it is Mr Laurence?
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: singdaw on March 14, 2014, 08:44:45 PM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/typewriters_zps1a40fb95.jpg)
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: singdaw on March 14, 2014, 08:45:23 PM
Hmm... that didn't come out quite large enough to read.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: singdaw on March 14, 2014, 08:45:42 PM
Ah, well.       :P
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Post by: singdaw on March 14, 2014, 08:46:21 PM
I could really go for a huge bowl of good split pea soup right about now.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: singdaw on March 14, 2014, 08:48:30 PM
Of course, I wouldn't turn THIS down, either...


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/pie_zps7053ecbe.jpg)


Role research, you know.       8)
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Post by: John G. on March 14, 2014, 08:58:20 PM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/mahler_zpsd9e9dcda.jpg)

That's wonderful. Big LOL.
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Post by: vixmom on March 14, 2014, 09:04:24 PM
I just finished eating a bowl of  Special K almond and honey cereal into which  I sliced several  luscious  strawberries.   
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: vixmom on March 14, 2014, 09:04:34 PM
It was good
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Post by: vixmom on March 14, 2014, 09:05:04 PM
it was , however,  NOT a luscious strawberry pie
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Post by: vixmom on March 14, 2014, 09:05:37 PM
12:05 in the AM... Happy Purim
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Post by: vixmom on March 14, 2014, 09:05:56 PM
Ladies and Gents.... I introduce...



PAGE FIVE
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: vixmom on March 14, 2014, 09:06:10 PM
HURRAH!  FINALLY! 
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Post by: vixmom on March 14, 2014, 09:09:53 PM
JohnG, if there are any Paneras near you I would suggest  you give them a try -  the ones by me  bake their bread fresh each day - it is sliced to order - and any bread left at the end of the day is donated to local food pantries  -   they are a great supporter of the soup kitchen  our church is associated with
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Post by: Dan M on March 14, 2014, 09:25:16 PM
. . . . Continued problem solving vibes for DR DAN M

Thank you DR Jrand63 and to everyone whom I've forgotten to thank!  I am working on my letter to the bank.  Not having that money really stings (and stinks).  But, I must press onward no matter.
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Post by: Dan M on March 14, 2014, 09:27:07 PM
Why is TCM showing Christmas movies in March?

I love Christmas anytime of the year.  Don't know why.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: Dan M on March 14, 2014, 09:35:58 PM
. . . . THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO . . . . The Lone Ranger, purely because I thought it might be interesting to see what Johnny Depp does. But lord, what a waste of film . . . .

I just didn't get the English-language, Americanized "Dragon Tattoo" movie.  Far too many talented actors, very poor direction, ugly movie.  The Johnny Depp "Lone Ranger" was a huge waste, execrable in every way.  I don't think there's been a successful, well-done movie version of the Lone Ranger yet.

Which reminds me, I disliked intensely the Johnny Depp/Tim Burton remake of "Willy Wonka".  Despite reverting back to Roald Dahl's original title and supposedly being "more faithful" to the original book, it is not worthy of carrying the dishwater of the Gene Wilder/Mel Stuart movie.  The only highpoints of the Depp version were the scenes with the CGI manipulated performance of Deep Roy as the Oompa Loompas and one of my all-time favorites, Christopher Lee.
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Post by: Dan M on March 14, 2014, 09:42:42 PM
TOD:

CD player:  Elvis Costello's SPIKE
                Wallace Shawn's THE FEVER
                Aretha Franklin sings THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK
                CHA-CHA DE AMOR (Volume Nine of the Capitol Ultra-Lounge Series)
                THE BEST OF SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK (Bob Dorough, Dave Frischberg, Blossom Dearie, et al.)
                LORD SITAR (1968)

DVD player: THE ESSENTIAL LAUREL & HARDY, THE COMPLETE ALL IN THE FAMILY, THE BEST OF WONDERAMA WITH BOB McALISTER
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: TCB on March 14, 2014, 09:45:53 PM
Thank you to DRs Singdaw and Vixmom for the nice comments last night about my new dress.


I agree with the others, Ginny, you will be a knockout in that dress!

TCB  you never told us which part you are playing... I assume it is Mr Laurence?


Yes, my dear, you are correct.  I was going to hold out for Aunt March, but I finally gave in and took Mr. Laurence.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: John G. on March 14, 2014, 09:49:51 PM
Thank you to DRs Singdaw and Vixmom for the nice comments last night about my new dress.


I agree with the others, Ginny, you will be a knockout in that dress!

TCB  you never told us which part you are playing... I assume it is Mr Laurence?


Yes, my dear, you are correct.  I was going to hold out for Aunt March, but I finally gave in and took Mr. Laurence.

Why, I had pictured you as Marmee.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: John G. on March 14, 2014, 09:52:00 PM
. . . . THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO . . . . The Lone Ranger, purely because I thought it might be interesting to see what Johnny Depp does. But lord, what a waste of film . . . .

I just didn't get the English-language, Americanized "Dragon Tattoo" movie.  Far too many talented actors, very poor direction, ugly movie.  The Johnny Depp "Lone Ranger" was a huge waste, execrable in every way.  I don't think there's been a successful, well-done movie version of the Lone Ranger yet.

Which reminds me, I disliked intensely the Johnny Depp/Tim Burton remake of "Willy Wonka".  Despite reverting back to Roald Dahl's original title and supposedly being "more faithful" to the original book, it is not worthy of carrying the dishwater of the Gene Wilder/Mel Stuart movie.  The only highpoints of the Depp version were the scenes with the CGI manipulated performance of Deep Roy as the Oompa Loompas and one of my all-time favorites, Christopher Lee.

The only thing about the Depp remake of Willy Wonka was a twisted scene at the gates of the factory where some sort of mechanized display of life-sized dolls goes haywire, crashes and burns in front of the kids. It was really strange and I just wish the rest of the movie had been like that.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: John G. on March 14, 2014, 09:55:42 PM
Loving this Edie show. The last episode I'll watch before bed is a half hour devoted to the bossa nova with Stan Getz and some great musicians performing a surprising array of songs, including a killer version of "Something's Coming."
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: vixmom on March 14, 2014, 09:55:47 PM
. . . . THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO . . . . The Lone Ranger, purely because I thought it might be interesting to see what Johnny Depp does. But lord, what a waste of film . . . .

I just didn't get the English-language, Americanized "Dragon Tattoo" movie.  Far too many talented actors, very poor direction, ugly movie.  The Johnny Depp "Lone Ranger" was a huge waste, execrable in every way.  I don't think there's been a successful, well-done movie version of the Lone Ranger yet.

Which reminds me, I disliked intensely the Johnny Depp/Tim Burton remake of "Willy Wonka".  Despite reverting back to Roald Dahl's original title and supposedly being "more faithful" to the original book, it is not worthy of carrying the dishwater of the Gene Wilder/Mel Stuart movie.  The only highpoints of the Depp version were the scenes with the CGI manipulated performance of Deep Roy as the Oompa Loompas and one of my all-time favorites, Christopher Lee.

I agree - I hated the Burton/Depp Alice in Wonderland as well
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: TCB on March 14, 2014, 09:57:01 PM
Thank you to DRs Singdaw and Vixmom for the nice comments last night about my new dress.


I agree with the others, Ginny, you will be a knockout in that dress!

TCB  you never told us which part you are playing... I assume it is Mr Laurence?


Yes, my dear, you are correct.  I was going to hold out for Aunt March, but I finally gave in and took Mr. Laurence.

Why, I had pictured you as Marmee.

I am friends with the woman who is playing Marmee, so I bowed out.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: vixmom on March 14, 2014, 09:57:32 PM
Thank you to DRs Singdaw and Vixmom for the nice comments last night about my new dress.


I agree with the others, Ginny, you will be a knockout in that dress!

TCB  you never told us which part you are playing... I assume it is Mr Laurence?


Yes, my dear, you are correct.  I was going to hold out for Aunt March, but I finally gave in and took Mr. Laurence.

He is my favorite character after Jo - growing up,  I wanted to be Jo (unless I could have been Laura from the Little House books)
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: vixmom on March 14, 2014, 09:58:37 PM
Thank you to DRs Singdaw and Vixmom for the nice comments last night about my new dress.


I agree with the others, Ginny, you will be a knockout in that dress!

TCB  you never told us which part you are playing... I assume it is Mr Laurence?


Yes, my dear, you are correct.  I was going to hold out for Aunt March, but I finally gave in and took Mr. Laurence.

Why, I had pictured you as Marmee.

I am friends with the woman who is playing Marmee, so I bowed out.

very  gentlemanly of you
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: vixmom on March 14, 2014, 10:00:14 PM
I must have read  Little  Women 50 times... and then Good Wives (whihc in latewr editions  was bundled in as part of Little Women)  and Little Men, and Jo's Boys
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Post by: vixmom on March 14, 2014, 10:01:10 PM
then  since the March family saga  ended I read and reread Eight Cousins and Rose in Bloom
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Post by: John G. on March 14, 2014, 10:05:00 PM
Did you read the novel, "March," which won the Pulitzer a few years ago. It was about the father and what happened to him during the Civil War. Supposedly a wonderful book.
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Post by: John G. on March 14, 2014, 10:05:34 PM
I must go to bed. Good night, all.
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Post by: TCB on March 14, 2014, 10:07:12 PM
This is a new adaptation written by the director / head of the drama school.  It is a long one-act, which is not the way I would present it, but it isn't my call.
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Post by: TCB on March 14, 2014, 10:09:50 PM
Good night, John.
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Post by: Dan M on March 14, 2014, 10:11:01 PM
Loving this Edie show. The last episode I'll watch before bed is a half hour devoted to the bossa nova with Stan Getz and some great musicians performing a surprising array of songs, including a killer version of "Something's Coming."

I've heard good things about Edie Adams's show.  I like her and am a big Ernie Kovacs fan.  I admire her perseverance following his untimely death, her efforts to pay off his debts, and her championing of his TV shows.  It's so sad to know that many of his shows were either taped over or dumped into the New Jersey Meadowlands.  At least we know what Jimmy Hoffa's watching! :D
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Post by: George on March 14, 2014, 10:49:01 PM
. . . . THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO . . . . The Lone Ranger, purely because I thought it might be interesting to see what Johnny Depp does. But lord, what a waste of film . . . .

I just didn't get the English-language, Americanized "Dragon Tattoo" movie.  Far too many talented actors, very poor direction, ugly movie.  The Johnny Depp "Lone Ranger" was a huge waste, execrable in every way.  I don't think there's been a successful, well-done movie version of the Lone Ranger yet.

Which reminds me, I disliked intensely the Johnny Depp/Tim Burton remake of "Willy Wonka".  Despite reverting back to Roald Dahl's original title and supposedly being "more faithful" to the original book, it is not worthy of carrying the dishwater of the Gene Wilder/Mel Stuart movie.  The only highpoints of the Depp version were the scenes with the CGI manipulated performance of Deep Roy as the Oompa Loompas and one of my all-time favorites, Christopher Lee.

I agree - I hated the Burton/Depp Alice in Wonderland as well

I never even watched the "Charlie/Wonka" remake...I hated the trailers too much. :P
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Post by: George on March 14, 2014, 11:22:20 PM
I my DVR tonight (and just watched):  the latest episodes of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Grey's Anatomy and Suits.
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Post by: George on March 14, 2014, 11:22:41 PM
Up next will be the next episode of Suits.
Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: George on March 14, 2014, 11:34:07 PM
I think that I'm over the worst of my cold.  I slept pretty well last night, so that's usually a good indicator.
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Post by: George on March 14, 2014, 11:36:46 PM
The downside, however, is that now I'm entering what I call the "coughing fits" stage. 
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Post by: George on March 14, 2014, 11:37:00 PM
It's self-explanatory.
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Post by: George on March 14, 2014, 11:37:24 PM
:P
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Post by: George on March 14, 2014, 11:37:39 PM
And since we're now so close...
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Post by: George on March 14, 2014, 11:38:57 PM
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Title: Re: NORDIC NOIR
Post by: bk on March 15, 2014, 12:31:24 AM
Finally back and shall now write some notes.