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Title: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: bk on March 21, 2014, 12:16:34 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were in their element, and now it is time for you to post until the elementary cows come home.
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Post by: bk on March 21, 2014, 12:17:26 AM
And the word of the day is: EDACITY!
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Post by: George on March 21, 2014, 12:58:14 AM
Topic of the Day (so far):  in my DVD player from Netflix:  Oblivion, starring Tom Cruise.  That's it for now.
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Post by: vixmom on March 21, 2014, 04:56:55 AM
steel cut oatmeal, flax seed, fresh strawberries,  tea
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Post by: vixmom on March 21, 2014, 04:57:11 AM
Not in my cd/dvd
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Post by: vixmom on March 21, 2014, 04:57:20 AM
in my tummy
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Post by: vixmom on March 21, 2014, 04:57:56 AM
car cd player: Kansas: Left Overture
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Post by: vixmom on March 21, 2014, 04:58:48 AM
DVD:Game of Thrones, Season 3
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Post by: vixmom on March 21, 2014, 05:00:55 AM
37 degrees F..... Happy Spring!
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Post by: vixmom on March 21, 2014, 05:01:35 AM
Well I guess I had better get  dressed and get me to work
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 21, 2014, 05:06:26 AM
Good morning, all.

Up to feed the critters, but on my way back to bed for at least one more hour of much needed sleep. 
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 21, 2014, 05:08:12 AM
But it's Friday, which for some reason seems kind of nice.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 21, 2014, 05:11:50 AM
The album engineering work sounds hair-raising, but exciting and promising.  Best of luck to BK on today's session.
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Post by: Michael on March 21, 2014, 05:14:15 AM
good morning to all
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Post by: Michael on March 21, 2014, 05:21:20 AM
In celebration of TCB's milestone posting of 40,000

A Song!

You did it! You did it!
You said that you would do it,
And indeed you did.
 I thought that you would rue it;
I doubted you'd do it.
But now I must admit it
That succeed you did.
You should get a medal
Or be even made a knight.

But you're the one who did it,
Who did it, who did it!
As sturdy as Gibraltar,
Not a second did you falter.
There's no doubt about it,
You did it!
I must have aged a year tonight.
At times I thought I'd die of fright.

Congratulations, TCB,
For your glorious victory!
Congratulations, TCB!
You'll be mentioned in history!
Sing hail and hallelujah!
Ev'ry bit of credit For it all belongs to you!
This evening, sir, you did it!
You did it! You did it!
You said that you would do it
And indeed you did.
This evening, sir, you did it!
You did it! You did it!
We know that we have said it,
But-you did it and the credit
For it all belongs to you!
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Post by: Michael on March 21, 2014, 05:22:51 AM
what to watch:

no plans to watch any particular
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Post by: FJL on March 21, 2014, 05:37:59 AM
TCB - congrats on your milestone
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 21, 2014, 05:38:56 AM
Good morning, all! I still loathe and detest Daylight Savings Time. My body has now got to 6:30am for 7:30, but I suspect I won't be happy with a 7:00 alarm for another 2 weeks.  My sinuses and throat have been a mess forthe past today from all the crap raised by a falling ceiling,and this morning I finally dragged out the neti pot to see of I could wash out my sinuses. I think it's helping and i am very happy it wasn't broken hen all hell broke loose in my bathroom.

I'm off to City Center to pick up the IRMA LA DOUCE job from Joshie. This weekend I will listen to the OBC and work on my Cole Porter arrangement.

TOD:
DVDS:  Vera, Series 1, Disc 2, several Hammer horror films
CD:  Irma la Douce, Roberta, Guy Haines
VCR:  nada
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Post by: John G. on March 21, 2014, 05:43:02 AM
Good morning, all.

Great notes today, BK. It does sound like you are in your element, and we will soon be the happy recipients of your skills and talents.
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Post by: John G. on March 21, 2014, 05:43:50 AM
Rather surprised at all the good reviews for Aladdin, though some of the larger papers are not entirely ebullient.
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Post by: Druxy on March 21, 2014, 05:49:32 AM
TOD:

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY

and, if it arrives from Netflix:

KILL YOUR DARLINGS
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Post by: Kerry on March 21, 2014, 06:11:57 AM
I am most definitely sleeping in tomorrow.   >:(
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 21, 2014, 06:28:06 AM
Well, I didn't really get back to sleep, but I laid there for an hour and feel a lot better for it.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 21, 2014, 06:35:23 AM
And I am off to City Center.

I'll visit with Joshie a bit and head for home.
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Post by: singdaw on March 21, 2014, 06:38:37 AM
DR Dan M - loved the poem you posted last night. I love the obvious glory in the working out of the words.
And, of course, I am also glad that you are still with us.      :)
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Post by: singdaw on March 21, 2014, 06:40:09 AM
I am sure you have heard many (but not all) the viola/violist jokes. There are so many.         ;D
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Post by: singdaw on March 21, 2014, 06:45:53 AM
Loved all the nitty-gritty recording session details in today's notes.
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Post by: singdaw on March 21, 2014, 07:05:13 AM
HAPPY 329TH to my BFF!!!

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/bach_zpsd254c966.jpg)
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 21, 2014, 07:13:16 AM
Congrats to DR TCB on his millstone.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 21, 2014, 07:13:44 AM
I also enjoyed reading the recording/mixing details in the notes today.  Most interesting.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 21, 2014, 07:14:26 AM
Nice poem from DR DAN M last night as well....and amusing photos from DR SINGDAW.

I am hoping my wireless router comes today so that I can try out my tablet on the inner web.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 21, 2014, 07:17:47 AM
Page Two NO WIRELESS ROUTER dance....the mailman just came and left me nothing....well a postcard from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.....
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 21, 2014, 07:18:58 AM
TOD:

DVD - Rodan/War of the Gargantuas, original Japanese versions

CD - Lil Abner OBC, Parade OBC, Patty Duke Sings Valley of the Dolls/Folk Songs
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Post by: MBarnum on March 21, 2014, 07:20:47 AM
DR JRand, that is a mighty fine double feature!!
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 21, 2014, 07:22:11 AM
DR JOHN G I just listened to that song you mentioned yesterday THE MEN WHO RUN THE COUNTRY, and it is most entertaining....
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Post by: MBarnum on March 21, 2014, 07:22:23 AM
TOD:

DVR:
More episodes of JULIA

DVD:
Not sure if I will get much watched this weekened, although I have been in the mood lately to watch some old Blondie and Dagwood movies

CD:
Mix tape (cd) of Hindi and Arabic pop music
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 21, 2014, 07:24:14 AM
TOD

I must say, DRs Elmore and Jrand63 have some fine movies playing this week!

I think the only music I'll be listening to today (and maybe practicing a little) is HAIRSPRAY, and we'll just have to see about movies later.  Oh yes, we shall just have to see.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 21, 2014, 07:37:50 AM
I am hoping some movies from Arrow in the UK come today, as they were "dispatched" two weeks ago, and this is when I officially begin worrying that they're lost and I'll never be able to prove it.  I love getting the stuff, and shipments from Amazon UK usually get here in a week.  With Arrow, one has to put on the worrying cap until it finally, finally, finally arrives.
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Post by: John G. on March 21, 2014, 07:43:16 AM
DR JOHN G I just listened to that song you mentioned yesterday THE MEN WHO RUN THE COUNTRY, and it is most entertaining....

And too appropriate for today's audiences more than 50 years after it was written.
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Post by: singdaw on March 21, 2014, 07:47:21 AM
DR Jrand63 - your theatre has wifi, I hope. Otherwise, I fear your hope of posting photos on FB from rehearsals may be for naught.   ???
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 21, 2014, 08:19:44 AM
TOD:

DVD:
Not sure if I will get much watched this weekened, although I have been in the mood lately to watch some old Blondie and Dagwood movies

Can I come over and watch with you?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 21, 2014, 08:28:40 AM
Flashback Friday:

Mary, Merry, Marry
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Post by: Ginny on March 21, 2014, 09:24:32 AM
Friday afternoon greetings!  Slept in this morning until I just had time to have breakfast and a quick shower before my hair appointment with Tina.  I've pre-baked our pizza crusts for tonight's dinner and soon will swap some winter decor for spring.  That'll make it snow, for sure!
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Post by: Ginny on March 21, 2014, 09:32:26 AM
Hmm, looks like our Wednesday evening in NYC just opened up:

HEART AND LIGHTS Postponed Until 2015 (http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/New-Rockettes-Show-HEART-AND-LIGHTS-Postponed-Until-2015-20140321#)
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 21, 2014, 09:50:38 AM
Yes DR SINGDAW we have WiFi at the theater.....I have just never used it before.

The only thing I don't have is a pianist......after April 24.
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Post by: ryacko on March 21, 2014, 10:09:48 AM
I want to share this here, as I did on Facebook this morning, as you have all been so kind and generous with your good thoughts and prayers for my mother this week. Forgive me if I don't have a chance to respond to your comments today. I will surely return to read and treasure them when I can.    R xo

**

My amazing mother passed this morning, near 8AM Eastern time, with my sister and two brothers by her side. After the hopeful post yesterday, more info was revealed, and this is not unexpected. It was her time.

In the Irish tradition that I was raised with, I share this, not to mourn a loss, but to celebrate her life.  And to give you a glimpse at who this remarkable woman is, I share an excerpt of a letter my mother wrote to us, her children, which I only received yesterday.
(Note:  the "Mary" she refers to dancing with is my sister, Mary, my mother's namesake, who passed away when she was young.)

My Mother's words:

"God has granted me so much during my lifetime - good health, creative spirit, much happiness, delightful events, which you were a part of many times over.

There will come a time to leave this behind, and I know i will feel deep regret at not being able to share more, both happy and sad times, but I will have to move on to the next phase, perhaps singing with my father, dancing with Mary, watching over all of you, banging on God's door when you are in need.

Always remember all the funny, dumb, good things. Never dwell on mistakes or sorrows. We must grieve sometimes, but then let a strong, cool wind blow this away and go ahead with the next doohickey. Look for beauty, music and for God's sake, a sense of humor. Heart and soul depend on it. My love follows you always.

None of us can predict our future, of course, but I wanted to express my wishes and love for all of you. Just think, I won't have to care if I'm fat, have high cholesterol, have wrinkles, or care what to wear. I can just smile down on you, laugh with you, and pray for your futures and that of my grandchildren."

**
This was the gift of a woman I was raised by. I am so very blessed. I celebrate you, Mom, and treasure all of the lessons and wisdom you have given me. You have been with me every day of my life, no matter how far I've wandered. That will never change.

Thank you all again for your loving prayers, my friends. I know that they helped her get to where she needs to be now.
xo R
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 21, 2014, 10:10:28 AM
Sympathies extended toward the family of DR Ryacko.  Peace be with you and yours.
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Post by: Ginny on March 21, 2014, 10:13:47 AM
DR ryacko, what a beautiful memento to have from your Mother.  You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks to come.  May you find solace in good memories and comfort in each other.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 21, 2014, 10:18:28 AM
Condolences, DR ryacko.  She must have been a remarkable woman.
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Post by: Jane on March 21, 2014, 10:18:44 AM
DR Ginny everyone in my book group liked HOTEL.... but then we often have all liked a book, except for one member who won't read the sad ones so we don't count her ;)

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Post by: Kate on March 21, 2014, 10:20:10 AM
DR Ryacko:

So sorry for the loss of your Dear Mom.

I will pray for her.

What a special gift she gave to you writing that letter.  Just Beautiful!!!
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Post by: Ginny on March 21, 2014, 10:21:02 AM
DR Ginny everyone in my book group liked HOTEL.... but then we often have all liked a book, except for one member who won't read the sad ones so we don't count her ;)

We have one member who doesn't like much of anything and the coordinator who took over from me last year has made it her life mission to find a book Betty will like!
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Post by: Jane on March 21, 2014, 10:21:10 AM
From DR Vixmom:
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Aren't you glad you asked?

That was very interesting though don't ever ask me to repeat or explain what I read ;D
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Post by: Jane on March 21, 2014, 10:22:29 AM
From DR Vixmom:
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Elmore  I have had the doctors look at this before they say my heart muscle is strong but every once in a while my heart decides to beat double time  - it is rather exhausting when it happens

I have had that for years now.  You get used to it after awhile.
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Post by: Jane on March 21, 2014, 10:24:39 AM
From DR Dan:
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I was thisclose to kicking the bucket last year, so I am very happy to be doing the simple things every day.  After you've been bed-bound for 6 months, and having to relearn to walk, it's a miracle to do things that others take for granted.

When I can't run I remind myself how lucky I am to be walking.  I'm glad you are appreciating the simple things in life as they truly are the sweetest.
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Post by: Jane on March 21, 2014, 10:27:18 AM
DR Ginny everyone in my book group liked HOTEL.... but then we often have all liked a book, except for one member who won't read the sad ones so we don't count her ;)

We have one member who doesn't like much of anything and the coordinator who took over from me last year has made it her life mission to find a book Betty will like!

;D

This is why our group lets the member hosting pick the book.
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Post by: Jane on March 21, 2014, 10:28:25 AM
DR ryacko I am extremely moved by your tribute to your mother.  My condolences on your great loss.  Like DR Matt's father, your mother was blessed to have such a loving son.
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Post by: singdaw on March 21, 2014, 10:32:13 AM
DR Ryacko - of course, you and your whole family have my condolences. What a remarkable gift she gave all of you in that letter. Just beautiful. May the passing of time and happy memories help to eventually ease the pain you must feel right now.
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Post by: bk on March 21, 2014, 10:42:08 AM
Condolences to RYacko - and a wonderful thing from his mom - to celebrate a life lived. 
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Post by: bk on March 21, 2014, 10:42:22 AM
I'm up - finally got a really good night's sleep.
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Post by: MBarnum on March 21, 2014, 10:51:40 AM
DR Ryacko, I am so very sorry. Please take care! :-\
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Post by: TCB on March 21, 2014, 11:13:08 AM
HAPPY 329TH to my BFF!!!

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/bach_zpsd254c966.jpg)


I'll be Bach!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 21, 2014, 11:14:06 AM
TCB:  Can you do the Bach-a-Nova?
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Post by: TCB on March 21, 2014, 11:17:11 AM
Thank you all for the good wishes on my milestone, and especially to DR Mike for the song in my honor.  You are really my fair laddie!
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Post by: Jennifer on March 21, 2014, 11:39:05 AM
Condolences to DR Ryacko and family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
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Post by: bk on March 21, 2014, 11:49:36 AM
Dealing with some yahoo who filed two Paypal claims - one for a title not scheduled to ship for two more weeks and one for one that was, according to our tracking information, delivered on March 12.  Needless to say, I've responded to paypal with the tracking info and written the buyer.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 21, 2014, 11:56:25 AM
Dealing with some yahoo who filed two Paypal claims - one for a title not scheduled to ship for two more weeks and one for one that was, according to our tracking information, delivered on March 12.  Needless to say, I've responded to paypal with the tracking info and written the buyer.

He is obviously having the problem I have when ordering from Kritzerland...when I order, the title I ordered before remains in the basket where the new title has just landed.  I have to be careful and remove the older title or I end up ordering it again.
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Post by: George on March 21, 2014, 12:03:39 PM
My condolences to you and your family, DR Ryacko.
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Post by: George on March 21, 2014, 12:04:38 PM
Dealing with some yahoo who filed two Paypal claims - one for a title not scheduled to ship for two more weeks and one for one that was, according to our tracking information, delivered on March 12.  Needless to say, I've responded to paypal with the tracking info and written the buyer.

He is obviously having the problem I have when ordering from Kritzerland...when I order, the title I ordered before remains in the basket where the new title has just landed.  I have to be careful and remove the older title or I end up ordering it again.

I've had that happen to me, too.  I just make sure that I'm paying attention when I order anything.
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Post by: bk on March 21, 2014, 12:15:18 PM
Dealing with some yahoo who filed two Paypal claims - one for a title not scheduled to ship for two more weeks and one for one that was, according to our tracking information, delivered on March 12.  Needless to say, I've responded to paypal with the tracking info and written the buyer.

He is obviously having the problem I have when ordering from Kritzerland...when I order, the title I ordered before remains in the basket where the new title has just landed.  I have to be careful and remove the older title or I end up ordering it again.

No, not that at all.  He placed two separate orders on one day - that part was fine.  We shipped one and didn't ship the other - the helper got confused - but neither we're scheduled to ship for another week and a half.  The one we DID ship was delivered on the 12th in the UK - only four days after we shipped.  The other is waiting to ship, but I'm not shipping until he removes the claims - otherwise I'll refund him on that one order.
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Post by: John G. on March 21, 2014, 01:07:59 PM
DR Ryacko, my sympathies on the passing of your mother. May a wealth of great memories of her grant you peace.
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Post by: MBarnum on March 21, 2014, 01:14:34 PM
I broke down and finally purchased a Blu-Ray player. Specifically, a region free blu-ray player. It should be in my hands in around 3 to 7 days (according to the website)

Reason for finally getting one of these machines: ALL THAT HEAVEN ALLOWS is being released on BD. I love, love, love that movie, and it has some very nice special features including an interview with William Reynolds who played Jane Wyman's son in the movie and who appeared in a few other Douglas Sirk films.

And since KING KONG ESCAPES is also releasing on BD..well...!
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Post by: MBarnum on March 21, 2014, 01:15:40 PM
Also, it seems that DVD companies are beginning to release Blu ray's without also releasing the title on regular DVD...so eventually, I was gonna have to make the switch.
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Post by: Kate on March 21, 2014, 01:20:31 PM
DR M. Barnum:


I love ALL THAT HEAVEN ALLOWS also.


And of course, I love Rock Hudson(He seemed like such a nice man, and very easy on the eyes).
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Post by: George on March 21, 2014, 01:21:44 PM
Also, it seems that DVD companies are beginning to release Blu ray's without also releasing the title on regular DVD...so eventually, I was gonna have to make the switch.

Yup...here at the library, they haven't started buying any Blu-rays.  And I just ordered a Korean TV show from Amazon for the library, but we were sent 2 sets on DVD and 2 sets on Blu-ray!  What's that all about??  I now have to contact the seller, return the Blu-ray sets and hopefully, they have more copies of the DVD.  I hate it when that happens. :P

I wouldn't mind if it were my own personal purchase, but it's a pain for the library.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 21, 2014, 01:43:51 PM
Blu-ray!  Blu-ray!  Blu-ray!
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Post by: John G. on March 21, 2014, 01:43:54 PM
They've started buying Blu and Rays at the library here. A few of the more select titles, like Frances Ha, were only on Blu-Ray. Now it seems to be a mix of the two and the question is, which one is going to come in faster. I've been waiting forever it seems for The Long Ranger Blu-Ray -- and I want to see it only because the star, Armie Hammer, lives here in town and is fairly nice guy.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 21, 2014, 01:44:52 PM
To coin a JRand63 phrase:  "Oh" and "well".
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 21, 2014, 02:01:55 PM
My local city library isn't very large and doesn't have a very deep selection of much of anything, but they had started adding select Blu-rays to the video collections a couple of years ago.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 21, 2014, 02:11:20 PM
Condolences to DR ryacko.  And thank you for sharing the letter from your Mother.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 21, 2014, 02:11:52 PM
DR MBARNUM welcome to the 21st century....you will enjoy Blu Ray technology very much.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 21, 2014, 02:14:26 PM
I sent an email asking a question of the person who runs our shop.....the answer included information I didn't need for questions I didn't ask....

MY QUESTION:  Is the turntable and frame still in working condition for Guys & Dolls?

THE ANSWER:  The turntable and frame are still there.  I don't know how many drops we have. Also using the turntable makes it very difficult to get large set pieces desks, benches, etc onstage.  So tell that to whoever is building it.

MY REPLY:  Okay. Thanks.
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Post by: Jane on March 21, 2014, 02:30:25 PM
DR ryacko finding your mother's letter uplifting and beautiful, I simply had to re-read it this afternoon. 
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Post by: singdaw on March 21, 2014, 03:30:15 PM
With a

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/hay_zps5f9fd375.jpg)

and a

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/hocake_zps3dd78af0.jpg)

and a hey, nonny no...
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Post by: KevinH on March 21, 2014, 03:46:50 PM
My condolences, DR ryacko.   Thank you for sharing your mother's beautiful letter.
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Post by: KevinH on March 21, 2014, 03:47:19 PM
Congratulations to TCB on your milestone!
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Post by: John G. on March 21, 2014, 03:51:59 PM
Congratulations to TCB on your milestone!
You have one coming up shortly.
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Post by: John G. on March 21, 2014, 03:56:55 PM
Finally read a bunch of reviews of Aladdin. What strikes me as odd are the number of high grades that the show received and yet the reviews themselves were really rather tepid about everything but a number in the first act.

If you gave me the choice of a so-so show with a tremendous eight-minute number in the first act (Aladdin) or a so-so-show with a final 30 minutes that's said to be a knockout (Rocky), I would probably go with the latter. No, I would see something else. 
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Post by: singdaw on March 21, 2014, 04:02:52 PM

In retrospect, I suppose that my first clue should have been when, at the age of five, I "fell in love" with the little boy (in his underwear) on the Chutes and Ladders game board...     

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/chutes_zpsf4db00f3.jpg)
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Post by: MBarnum on March 21, 2014, 04:04:58 PM
My local city library isn't very large and doesn't have a very deep selection of much of anything, but they had started adding select Blu-rays to the video collections a couple of years ago.

Our city library has a fairly nice selection of DVDs...50% of which were donated by me.

As you might imagine, they a goodly amount of Indian films. :)
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 21, 2014, 04:07:02 PM
My local city library isn't very large and doesn't have a very deep selection of much of anything, but they had started adding select Blu-rays to the video collections a couple of years ago.

Our city library has a fairly nice selection of DVDs...50% of which were donated by me.

As you might imagine, they a goodly amount of Indian films. :)

More importantly, does anyone actually check them out?
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 21, 2014, 04:07:45 PM
Page 4!
At last.
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: MBarnum on March 21, 2014, 04:08:10 PM
Actually, I don't think our library spends any of their resources on DVDs. Almost all look to be donated. You will definitely not see any new releases available.
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: MBarnum on March 21, 2014, 04:09:37 PM
My local city library isn't very large and doesn't have a very deep selection of much of anything, but they had started adding select Blu-rays to the video collections a couple of years ago.

Our city library has a fairly nice selection of DVDs...50% of which were donated by me.

As you might imagine, they a goodly amount of Indian films. :)

More importantly, does anyone actually check them out?


Well, I happen to know that the copy of the Bollywood film GIRLFRIEND (sort of a Lesbianploitation film) was checked out...and never returned.
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: MBarnum on March 21, 2014, 04:10:41 PM
And our library is proud to have KING KONG ESCAPES and ATTACK OF THE PUPPET PEOPLE available for rent. Now, how many other libraries can say that?
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: MBarnum on March 21, 2014, 04:11:31 PM
"proud" might not be the right world.

Maybe "honored?"
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Post by: MBarnum on March 21, 2014, 04:11:46 PM
Anyway....
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Post by: MBarnum on March 21, 2014, 04:15:21 PM
I have a meeting of our Indo-US group tonight and we each have to inform how much we have done in readiness for next month's Holi event.

Navneet and I are the food committee. I think we have enough done now so that we will not be publicly chastised as we were at the last meeting  ;)

I still need to finalize with Star of India on the two food items they are supplying for the event. Will likely do that this weekend....maybe even tonight before the meeting, as I am kind of hungry for some Butter Chicken.
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: MBarnum on March 21, 2014, 04:16:06 PM
..so.....
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Post by: MBarnum on March 21, 2014, 04:16:25 PM
...would anyone else like to post...anything?
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: John G. on March 21, 2014, 04:28:21 PM
I would check out the Bollywood films. I love them.
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: Jane on March 21, 2014, 04:30:08 PM

In retrospect, I suppose that my first clue should have been when, at the age of five, I "fell in love" with the little boy (in his underwear) on the Chutes and Ladders game board...     

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/chutes_zpsf4db00f3.jpg)

That made me laugh.  Did you really or is that a joke?  I very much liked little boys when I was in kindergarten, but not the Chutes & Ladders boy.
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: Jane on March 21, 2014, 04:31:05 PM
My local city library isn't very large and doesn't have a very deep selection of much of anything, but they had started adding select Blu-rays to the video collections a couple of years ago.

Our city library has a fairly nice selection of DVDs...50% of which were donated by me.

As you might imagine, they a goodly amount of Indian films. :)

Do you know if they are checked out on a regular basis?
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: Jane on March 21, 2014, 04:33:49 PM
DR MBARNUM welcome to the 21st century....you will enjoy Blu Ray technology very much.

When you can get Blu Ray DVD's. 

We have ENOUGH SAID to watch tonight and our Red Box did not have it in Blu Ray.
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: Ginny on March 21, 2014, 04:34:10 PM
Friday media check - we are watching one of Richard's favorite movies, THE SHOES OF THE FISHERMAN.
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: Jane on March 21, 2014, 04:35:50 PM
My local city library isn't very large and doesn't have a very deep selection of much of anything, but they had started adding select Blu-rays to the video collections a couple of years ago.

Our city library has a fairly nice selection of DVDs...50% of which were donated by me.

As you might imagine, they a goodly amount of Indian films. :)

More importantly, does anyone actually check them out?

;D  You beat me to it.
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: Jane on March 21, 2014, 04:37:57 PM
And our library is proud to have KING KONG ESCAPES and ATTACK OF THE PUPPET PEOPLE available for rent. Now, how many other libraries can say that?

I looked and my library doesn't have those.  I think it is great yours does.
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: Jane on March 21, 2014, 04:45:32 PM
Friday media check - we are watching one of Richard's favorite movies, THE SHOES OF THE FISHERMAN.

A wonderful film I haven't seen in years.
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: elmore3003 on March 21, 2014, 04:55:13 PM
With all the FROZEN commercials, i have to say I find the award winning song really awful, and it isn't helped by Idina Menzel and her ungraceful manner of screaming a song.
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: KevinH on March 21, 2014, 05:02:38 PM
Congratulations to TCB on your milestone!
You have one coming up shortly.







Well, it's a very modest milestone, but thanks for noticing, DR JohnG!
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: Dan M on March 21, 2014, 05:05:26 PM

In retrospect, I suppose that my first clue should have been when, at the age of five, I "fell in love" with the little boy (in his underwear) on the Chutes and Ladders game board...     

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/chutes_zpsf4db00f3.jpg)

That made me laugh.  Did you really or is that a joke?  I very much liked little boys when I was in kindergarten, but not the Chutes & Ladders boy.

Had you been a lad in the UK, it would have certainly been much clearer as there it is known as "Snakes and Ladders"!
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: Dan M on March 21, 2014, 05:12:33 PM
DR Ryacko-- My sympathies and condolences to you and your family.  The letter your mother left you is a poetic treasure.  You must follow her wishes now-- to celebrate her well-lived life.  Remember all of her love.  Be happy in that she graced your life.  Think of it as that she gave you life so that you can pass along her wisdom to those you love.
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: VinTek on March 21, 2014, 05:15:35 PM
With all the FROZEN commercials, i have to say I find the award winning song really awful, and it isn't helped by Idina Menzel and her ungraceful manner of screaming a song.
Actually, I'm rather fond of the Honest Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zb5IH57SorQ) for that movie.
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: Dan M on March 21, 2014, 05:16:41 PM
TOD:

CD: Mahler, Symphony 2 (Ivan Fischer); the ERIC Records series, "Hard to Find Instrumental Hits" and "Hard to Find Pop Hits"; and, "Songs from The Adventures of Pete & Pete".
DVD: The Complete ADDAMS FAMILY and The Monkees' HEAD.
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: Jane on March 21, 2014, 05:21:08 PM

In retrospect, I suppose that my first clue should have been when, at the age of five, I "fell in love" with the little boy (in his underwear) on the Chutes and Ladders game board...     

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/chutes_zpsf4db00f3.jpg)

That made me laugh.  Did you really or is that a joke?  I very much liked little boys when I was in kindergarten, but not the Chutes & Ladders boy.

Had you been a lad in the UK, it would have certainly been much clearer as there it is known as "Snakes and Ladders"!

LOL but why snakes.  Do you slide down a snake-weird!
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: Ginny on March 21, 2014, 05:37:47 PM
Friday media check - we are watching one of Richard's favorite movies, THE SHOES OF THE FISHERMAN.

A wonderful film I haven't seen in years.

And now OLIVER on TCM - a double feature!
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: Jane on March 21, 2014, 05:41:39 PM
Wow, a double feature.  :)
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Post by: Dan M on March 21, 2014, 05:48:20 PM
Friday media check - we are watching one of Richard's favorite movies, THE SHOES OF THE FISHERMAN.

A wonderful film I haven't seen in years.

And now OLIVER on TCM - a double feature!

Over the holidays, I recorded OLIVER on my friends' DVR (they have DISH, I think).  I watched the movie several times, sometimes just for the music, sometimes to watch the dance numbers.  For me, it's a transcendental experience when a movie (like OLIVER) has an opening credit sequence or something to that effect, rather than the credits splashed over the start of the movie.  It's like entering another world, as it should be.
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: John G. on March 21, 2014, 05:50:26 PM
Watching "I Married an Angel," which really is as bad as Elmore has said it is. All those great Rodgers and Hart songs treated so poorly. All that Nelson and Jeanette at their most humorless
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: Ginny on March 21, 2014, 05:55:01 PM
Wow, a double feature.  :)

Good time to finish a knitting project...
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: John G. on March 21, 2014, 06:03:15 PM
Five!
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: Jane on March 21, 2014, 06:12:37 PM
I need to read for awhile.
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: Jennifer on March 21, 2014, 06:28:53 PM
My library has been getting all new movies in both dvd and Blu-ray.
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: Jennifer on March 21, 2014, 06:30:37 PM
With all the FROZEN commercials, i have to say I find the award winning song really awful, and it isn't helped by Idina Menzel and her ungraceful manner of screaming a song.

Well my 4 year old niece told me that "Let It Go" is the best song from Frozen, which she has now seen 3 times. :)
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: Cillaliz on March 21, 2014, 06:39:56 PM
Condolences to DR Rayko.  I love celebrating those who pass.  It's such a wonderful tribute
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: Cillaliz on March 21, 2014, 06:41:58 PM
I am going to spend my birthday with Julianne and Derek Hough
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: Cillaliz on March 21, 2014, 06:42:46 PM
Well, ok I'll be in the audience and they'll be on the stage, but when I saw they were going to be in Sioux City on their Move Live Tour on my birthday , I had to get a ticket
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: Cillaliz on March 21, 2014, 06:43:54 PM
The vip packages are outrageously priced and I wasn't about to do that, but I did discover that where there was a single seat in the VIP group, they priced it at regular prices.  Still more than I like to spend, but for my birthday it will be worth it
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: Cillaliz on March 21, 2014, 06:44:36 PM
I have stopped buying an extra ticket for things I want to see.  While it's nice to go with someone, the last 3 or 4 times I've done it I've gotten stuck with a ticket,, so it's singles for me baby
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: Cillaliz on March 21, 2014, 06:45:23 PM
I made the foolish mistake of saying three days before the first day f spring that I hadn't had a cold all winter.   I am now suffering for that mistake.  This is the worst cold I've had in years
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 21, 2014, 06:45:42 PM
I worked on Wednesday and Thursday even though I felt like crap.  Today I stayed home
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 21, 2014, 06:48:21 PM
Seriously, one of the VIP packages is $410 an includes a meet and greet and a photo with them, and a few other things, but really?  I can't imagine anyone here paying that.  The second package is $200 something and includes a group photo with them. That's insane here.

 The fun part is I'll be sitting next to someone who could have paid 6 times what I did and I'm on the aisle. 
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: Jane on March 21, 2014, 06:56:47 PM
Well, ok I'll be in the audience and they'll be on the stage, but when I saw they were going to be in Sioux City on their Move Live Tour on my birthday , I had to get a ticket

:)
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: Jane on March 21, 2014, 06:57:56 PM
Feel better DR Cilla and congrats on finding something special to do for your birthday.
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: Cillaliz on March 21, 2014, 07:16:54 PM
Thanks Jane.  It's just a miserable cold.  Like all the miserable colds I've had in the past.  I made some chicken soup today....after bacon and eggs and before a BLT.  I'm feeding a cold, lol.  Actually I'm drowning this cold. I've had so much water I can't believe it.
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: Cillaliz on March 21, 2014, 07:18:45 PM
But I am a lot worse than I was yesterday or the day before, so i'm glad I stayed home.  I'm supposed to play my flute at a nursing home on Sunday.  I'm not going to do it unless I have a miraculous recovery.  There is another flute who is going to double on my part that day anyway so I'm covered.   She's going to play another gig I can't make so this was the rehearsal for her.   
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: Cillaliz on March 21, 2014, 07:21:31 PM
Sorry I've been so E and T.  I haven't caught up so if I've missed something, sorry
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: Cillaliz on March 21, 2014, 07:22:56 PM
I have to admit I keep turning back to the coverage of the missing plane.  CNN's coverage has actually gotten more interesting, they are doing a lot about the different technology being used the ocean currents the remoteness of this part of the world.  I've actually learned quite a bit by watching.   I really hope they solve this mystery
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: John G. on March 21, 2014, 07:29:32 PM
Vibes you feel better soon, Cillaliz.
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: John G. on March 21, 2014, 07:30:26 PM
I'm working a 5K run at 8 in morning, handing out wine to people as they finish. Then it's off to judge a barbecue contest.

So, I'm packing it in tonight. Sleep well, all.
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: Cillaliz on March 21, 2014, 07:31:46 PM
Thanks John.  I'll be fine.  It just takes a little time
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: Cillaliz on March 21, 2014, 07:34:24 PM
I did have a physical with my new Doc on Wednesday.  She called me on Thursday to tell me based on my blood tests and my blood pressure I have only a 1.8 percent chance of a heart attack in the next 10 years.  Cool.  I don't know if I believe all that, but it's nice to hear that I don't have a problem with my heart. She is getting me scheduled for my first colonoscopy......probably in May.  She's a resident, but she really spent time with me and I told her about my frustrations with the lack of communication.  She's been great about communicating with me.   Waiting for the results of the rest of the tests, but so far, I'm really healthy....except for this cold
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: George on March 21, 2014, 07:36:18 PM
The vip packages are outrageously priced and I wasn't about to do that, but I did discover that where there was a single seat in the VIP group, they priced it at regular prices.  Still more than I like to spend, but for my birthday it will be worth it

Seriously, one of the VIP packages is $410 an includes a meet and greet and a photo with them, and a few other things, but really?  I can't imagine anyone here paying that.  The second package is $200 something and includes a group photo with them. That's insane here.

 The fun part is I'll be sitting next to someone who could have paid 6 times what I did and I'm on the aisle. 

Don't you love it when that happens? ;D
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: Ginny on March 21, 2014, 08:02:57 PM
DR Cillaliz, I'm sorry you have such a miserable cold.  Get lots of rest this weekend!
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: Cillaliz on March 21, 2014, 08:11:09 PM
Yes George, I love it when that happens. 
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 21, 2014, 08:11:30 PM
Thanks Ginny.  I'm going to try to take it easy
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: George on March 21, 2014, 08:22:49 PM
Well, I've been at work for far too long.  I'm heading out.  I need to feed my friend Margo's cats, so I'll do that, then a little shopping, then home.

Be back later!
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: singdaw on March 21, 2014, 08:54:01 PM
Did you really or is that a joke? 


Well, maybe "fall in love" is a bit strong. But I was certainly interested!     :)
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: singdaw on March 21, 2014, 08:56:41 PM
~ ~ ~ COLD BEGONE AND FEEL BETTER VIBES ~ ~ ~ for DR Cillaliz!!!
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Post by: singdaw on March 21, 2014, 08:57:59 PM
Tonight we ate with in-laws at a Russian restaurant. The food was very interesting. Lots of vodka was consumed. (Not by me). There was also a roving accordion player.     ???
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: vixmom on March 21, 2014, 09:03:28 PM
And our library is proud to have KING KONG ESCAPES and ATTACK OF THE PUPPET PEOPLE available for rent. Now, how many other libraries can say that?
"proud" might not be the right world.

Maybe "honored?"

maybe "reluctantly admits to"



:)
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: bk on March 21, 2014, 09:04:28 PM
Back from another long day - had a great lunch with David Wechter, then went directly to another day and evening of mixing and hiding problems.  And I have to say we have done so - right now, there are two tracks where I might want to replace just about eight bars in each track, although I can live with them the way they are.  Other than that, depending on whether I actually want to use play outs (we recorded all of them) - if I don't, then so far we only have one short horn redo - if I do, then we've got three short horn redos.  But it's day two's stuff that will tell the tale, but whatever it is we will have MUCH less to do than I thought and most likely with great players, we'll be able to do it in one three hour session or less.
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: vixmom on March 21, 2014, 09:20:25 PM
DR Ryacko -  I am so sorry for your loss - it sounds as if your Mom was a remarkable woman.  May the celebration of her life and reveling in those memories bring you some peace and comfort
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: TCB on March 21, 2014, 09:35:38 PM
My condolences to DR Ryacko.  Your mother's letter is something to cherish always.  You and your family are in my thoughts and my prayers.
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: TCB on March 21, 2014, 09:52:26 PM
They've started buying Blu and Rays at the library here. A few of the more select titles, like Frances Ha, were only on Blu-Ray. Now it seems to be a mix of the two and the question is, which one is going to come in faster. I've been waiting forever it seems for The Long Ranger Blu-Ray -- and I want to see it only because the star, Armie Hammer, lives here in town and is fairly nice guy.


Armie Hammer is also a hottie!
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: bk on March 21, 2014, 09:54:04 PM
There was indeed a problem with the eBook of Red Gold - it will get fixed next week - for now, they've discontinued it.
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: ChasSmith on March 21, 2014, 09:59:29 PM
Okay, I'll wait, then that will be my tryout of Kindle. 
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 21, 2014, 09:59:52 PM
Or, I should say, the Kindle APP.
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: TCB on March 21, 2014, 10:14:47 PM
Congratulations to TCB on your milestone!
You have one coming up shortly.







Well, it's a very modest milestone, but thanks for noticing, DR JohnG!


Now, now, Kevin; size doesn't matter.
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: ChasSmith on March 21, 2014, 10:20:43 PM
A bit quiet here tonight?
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 21, 2014, 10:20:54 PM
I do need to turn in soon, myself.
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: ChasSmith on March 21, 2014, 10:21:06 PM
But first, remind me to fire that chauffeur.
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: bk on March 21, 2014, 10:37:11 PM
The thing about the Kindle version they did - it's absolutely right - and that's a first - it's literally the book in Kindle form, with all of its correct fonts - that part is great but because of their very weird specs in turning in the pdf - Grant has to position the 6x9 book in the middle of an 8 1/2 x 11 page, and that's why the eBook has so much white space around the text.  So, what Grant feels may work perfectly is for him to send them a pdf of the actual 6x9 size - then that should translate to full pages on the Kindle.
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: George on March 21, 2014, 11:24:51 PM
Back from another long day - had a great lunch with David Wechter, then went directly to another day and evening of mixing and hiding problems.  And I have to say we have done so - right now, there are two tracks where I might want to replace just about eight bars in each track, although I can live with them the way they are.  Other than that, depending on whether I actually want to use play outs (we recorded all of them) - if I don't, then so far we only have one short horn redo - if I do, then we've got three short horn redos.  But it's day two's stuff that will tell the tale, but whatever it is we will have MUCH less to do than I thought and most likely with great players, we'll be able to do it in one three hour session or less.

That's great, BK!  And I think you should use the play outs.  It should be a truly "complete" recording. :)
Title: Re: IN MY ELEMENT
Post by: George on March 21, 2014, 11:28:06 PM
There was indeed a problem with the eBook of Red Gold - it will get fixed next week - for now, they've discontinued it.

I had ordered it, but was able to return it for a full refund.  I'll reorder it when it's fixed.  It is, however, still listed on Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J4FKI72/).
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Post by: George on March 21, 2014, 11:34:16 PM
This evening after I left work and fed my friend's cats, I went to Fred Meyer and bought a couple of sheets.  Tomorrow night, Theater Artists Olympia (TAO), the theater group whose board I'm on, is having a toga party fund raiser and I'm going to use the sheets to make a toga for the toga party!  I bought two in case I'll need to sew them together to make it long enough to wrap all the way around myself thoroughly.  I will also wear a t-shirt and jeans shorts under it.  I don't show skin.

;)