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Title: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: bk on April 17, 2014, 12:29:53 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes had storytelling and attitude and happiness and brightness but no lyrics, and now it is time for you to post until the storytelling cows come home.
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Post by: bk on April 17, 2014, 12:30:47 AM: And the word of the day is: ANALPHABETIC!
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Post by: George on April 17, 2014, 12:41:40 AM: Topic of the Day: Bagels with cream cheese (a schmear). Not a fan of lox.
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: George on April 17, 2014, 12:42:37 AM: From yesterday:
Quote from: Dan M on April 16, 2014, 08:48:10 PM
Quote from: bk on April 16, 2014, 08:28:54 PM
Then I stopped at Gelson's and got a couple of drumettes and some slaw.

I'M SHOCKED, SHOCKED! What happened to the tap tap tapioca? That's one of the few desserts I can still enjoy.

I bought some Kozy Shack tapioca pudding a couple of days ago and had some last night when I got home from the concert. It was delish!
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: George on April 17, 2014, 12:51:14 AM: Topic of the Day (addendum): I've never been to a "real" deli, so I have no idea what it's like. Here in Olympia every year (it just happened just last month), Temple Beth Hatfiloh puts on what they call Blintzapalooza (http://www.theolympian.com/2012/03/21/2038698/its-more-than-just-blintzes.html), an annual fundraiser for charities. I wasn't able to go this year, but my sister did. She bought some of the frozen blintzes and gave me some! Even heated up in a microwave, they're wonderful. That's pretty much the extent of my experience with Jewish foodstuffs.
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: George on April 17, 2014, 01:42:39 AM: So, I tried filing my taxes a THIRD time...and this time they were ACCEPTED!! I finally figured out what I did wrong on the form, and got it right.
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: Ben on April 17, 2014, 02:45:58 AM: Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: singdaw on April 17, 2014, 04:43:12 AM: Use VEL!!!!!

Ethel does.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2UVVxe04pI
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: elmore3003 on April 17, 2014, 04:44:29 AM: Good morning, all! I slept rather well, although my allergies are in full force: nearly every tree on my block, to due jerk mismanagement in the NY City government that decided to plant flowering trees everywhere, is contributing to an outrageously high pollen count. They're beautiful to see but the havoc is not fun.

This morning, around 9:00, I will leave for the IRMA LA DOUCE band rehearsal. I love tis score, and I can't wait to hear it all.

No more news for now.
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Post by: Michael on April 17, 2014, 05:08:22 AM: good morning to all
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Post by: Michael on April 17, 2014, 05:09:13 AM: tod

kosher pork chops (made from chicken)
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Post by: Kerry on April 17, 2014, 05:38:55 AM: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MR. NICK REDMAN!!!
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Post by: singdaw on April 17, 2014, 05:55:14 AM: (http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/nick_zpsf501f63b.jpg)
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: singdaw on April 17, 2014, 05:55:59 AM: The new Kritzerland release sounds quite exciting, bk. Kudos to you! :)
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: ChasSmith on April 17, 2014, 05:59:26 AM: Good morning, all.

Had a rather poor night's sleep due to something being on my mind which is all resolved now, so I'll enjoy me a little joyous make-up nap later.

Let's have some COFFEE, shall we?
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Post by: FJL on April 17, 2014, 06:01:45 AM: Happy birthday to Nick Redman!
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Post by: FJL on April 17, 2014, 06:04:53 AM: TOD: My mom's homemade matzoh balls
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: ChasSmith on April 17, 2014, 06:11:32 AM: A joyous Happy Birthday - and many more - to Mr. Nick Redman!
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: ChasSmith on April 17, 2014, 06:20:05 AM: As absurd as this seems now, I would have only barely recognized the name Nick Redman...up until one day in January 2011 when I just happened to browse the L.A. Times online and saw the article announcing the creation of the Twilight Time label. To say I was overjoyed at their plans would be an understatement, and the amount of "product" on my shelves after only three years is almost frightening. Just to pull a number out of the air, I'd say I've purchased some 95% of their releases. (Don't tell my bank account, okay?)
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: ChasSmith on April 17, 2014, 06:21:26 AM: Oh my goodness. And now I have a CD to purchase! :)
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: bk on April 17, 2014, 06:21:47 AM: I'm up and have announced almost everywhere. Here's the complete information and it's up at Kritzerland:

Kritzerland is proud to present a new world premiere limited edition release – three great scores on two CDs for the price of one CD:

OVERLORD

THE DISAPPEARANCE

HUSTLE

Overlord and Hustle Music Composed and Conducted by Paul Glass
The Disappearance Music Composed and Conducted by Robert Farnon

Director Stuart Cooper is the common thread for these releases. His 1975 film Overlord should have been the launch pad for a major directorial career. Instead, it had a minor release and disappeared until it was, at long last, resurrected years later and rightfully became the classic it always was, beloved by all who saw it, and having a fan in none other than Stanley Kubrick, who declared the only way it could be improved was to make it twice as long. His 1977 film, The Disappearance, also disappeared, especially in the United States, where it was mangled into awfulness by its crass distributor, who completely reedited the film and changed its score. It, too, was resurrected years later and has recently and found its way to Blu-ray, courtesy of Twilight Time. And Hustle aka A Sordid Affair (2000), was made for TV and seen by only those who happen to catch it. In between these three films, Cooper was constantly busy, doing TV (several mini-series, including A.D., The Long Hot Summer, Mario Puzo’s The Fortunate Pilgrim), but he just never got the brass ring that he should have.

His films are uniquely his and don’t feel like anyone else’s, none more so than Overlord, which seamlessly and brilliantly blends historical footage of World War II from the Imperial War Museum with newly-shot footage that matches perfectly, telling the story of one soldier’s life from his being called up to his taking part in D-Day. Paul Glass’s music for Overlord is one of the movie’s strongest assets, a film music masterpiece – a melancholy, elegiac and at times dissonant tone poem that is both exquisite and hugely moving. The score’s main theme is hauntingly beautiful and is used throughout the film to great effect. There are other themes that weave in and out, each creating a perfect musical landscape to go along with Cooper’s visual landscape. It is an astonishing piece of work and we’re thrilled to finally give it its world premiere release, on the 70th anniversary of D-Day and in conjunction with the film’s Blu-ray release on Criterion.

Hustle, a sexy made for TV neo-noir thriller (shot in Toronto), reunited Cooper and Glass. This was a completely different kind of score for Glass – bluesy, sexy, sultry and dripping with eroticism. It has a beauty of a main theme, but, like most Glass scores, also has moments of dissonance and off-kilter writing.

The Disappearance, the tale of a hit man for an international assassination agency whose wife has disappeared, has a score by Robert Farnon, a wonderful film composer, and also conductor and composer of light music. For The Disappearance, Farnon uses the Ravel Piano Concerto in G major as the basis for his score, but there’s also original Farnon music, too – it’s all of a piece and compliments the film perfectly.

Overlord and Hustle were transferred from Paul Glass’s personal tapes, which we got in the nick of time – they transferred perfectly but as soon as they came off the machine they were literally falling apart. Both scores are in beautiful stereo sound. Sadly, no one, including the Farnon estate, was able to locate any original scoring tapes for The Disappearance, so for those cues we used the film’s mono music track, but thanks to mastering engineer James Nelson, it all sounds excellent.

Overlord/The Disappearance/Hustle is limited to 1000 copies only and is priced at $19.98, plus shipping.

CDs will ship by the first week of June, but we’ve been averaging three to five weeks early in terms of shipping ahead of the official ship date. To place an order, see the cover, or hear audio samples, just visit www.kritzerland.com.

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Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: Druxy on April 17, 2014, 07:09:05 AM: I watched WHEN JEWS WERE FUNNY a couple of weeks ago.

I agree that it wasn't well done; almost a catharsis for the filmmaker trying to figure out if he was a Jew or not.

But, I did enjoy the comics and some of their routines and jokes.
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: Druxy on April 17, 2014, 07:10:21 AM: TOD:

I had a fantastic corned beef/pastrami on (gluten free) rye last night. My absolute favorite.
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: Druxy on April 17, 2014, 07:10:34 AM: Off to get my teeth cleaned.
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Post by: Ginny on April 17, 2014, 07:19:26 AM: Thursday morning greetings! We're off to Lima this afternoon for Fr. Richard's busiest 4 days of the year - services tonight and tomorrow night, vigil Saturday, and service Sunday morning. I'm taking lots of reading and my knitting...
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: Ginny on April 17, 2014, 07:21:19 AM: Happiest of birthdays to Nick Redman! We watched Inn of the Sixth Happiness the other day and I listened to part of the commentary - is this the same Nick Redman? Had to leave for book group before it was over, but I plan to revisit it when we get back.
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: ChasSmith on April 17, 2014, 07:22:43 AM: TOD

I know I've talked about delis before (and really, can there be such a thing as too much deli talk? - I ask you!), so my simple answer today will be to name two basic foodstuffs, either of which is essential to any deli visit: pastrami and/or corned beef, or, when the mood is right, lox/cream cheese/etc. on a bagel. And please, pile the latter high with raw onion and some capers and a thin slice of tomato, willya?
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: ChasSmith on April 17, 2014, 07:24:51 AM: Nick Redman's commentaries are among the best, DR Ginny.
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: Jrand74 on April 17, 2014, 07:34:31 AM: Corned beef and potato salad are two of my favorites!!!
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: ChasSmith on April 17, 2014, 07:41:09 AM: Haven't had it in years, but the corned beef hash with egg on top was TO DIE FOR at the Carnegie.

(Note: I didn't die for it. I sat there and shamelessly enjoyed every bite. And it was a huge plate.)
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: Jrand74 on April 17, 2014, 07:46:38 AM: We had an adorable Daisy Mae back in 1991....but Abner was terrible. I didn't have anything to do with the production....and the director didn't know what he was doing.....

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-cdKnhLQp6cg/TzzRLTpplZI/AAAAAAAAAh0/KNev2_6mXNo/w380-h660-no/Daisy+Mae+%2526+Abner.jpg)

Mammy and Pappy and Evil Eye Fleagle were all pretty good!

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-dWT6MxXK9Sc/TzzRM_MSCwI/AAAAAAAAAiE/SGd_RN_vAcI/w428-h548-no/Mammy+%2526+Pappy+Yokum.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/L3mCtjpSRBf0UpH1gHT51WEf4f4sw54VUdQ7hBSliMI=w415-h681-no)

And the buffed up husbands were okay.

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-0mdSWRHn3TQ/TzzRNv616ZI/AAAAAAAAAiQ/Czfzs1WBhkw/w716-h428-no/Results+of+the+experiment.jpg)
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: ChasSmith on April 17, 2014, 07:46:45 AM: DR Jrand63, please tell us again when your G&D goes up? I'm guessing I won't be around that region at the right time, but just in case...
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: Jrand74 on April 17, 2014, 07:47:25 AM: Page Two LIL ABNER dance.
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Post by: ChasSmith on April 17, 2014, 07:48:19 AM: Oh! Thanks for LI'L ABNER pictures!
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: Ginny on April 17, 2014, 07:50:38 AM: Quote from: ChasSmith on April 17, 2014, 07:46:45 AM
DR Jrand63, please tell us again when your G&D goes up? I'm guessing I won't be around that region at the right time, but just in case...

I've been wondering the same thing...
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: ChasSmith on April 17, 2014, 07:51:22 AM: By the way, NOTE TO DR VIXMOM:

I think someone already mentioned it, but I just checked and you can indeed watch the LI'L ABNER film on Amazon for a sawbuck.

Disclaimer: I haven't yet tried that with any film, and have no idea how well it works.
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: Ginny on April 17, 2014, 07:51:30 AM: Quote from: ChasSmith on April 17, 2014, 07:24:51 AM
Nick Redman's commentaries are among the best, DR Ginny.

Is there a place where we can find a list of them?
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: ChasSmith on April 17, 2014, 07:55:48 AM: Quote from: Ginny on April 17, 2014, 07:51:30 AM
Quote from: ChasSmith on April 17, 2014, 07:24:51 AM
Nick Redman's commentaries are among the best, DR Ginny.

Is there a place where we can find a list of them?

An excellent question!

A quick search doesn't yield a simple list, but that would be well worth pursuing. I've had the pleasure of going back to films I haven't watched in forever and finding his participation, so between the studio-released movies and the ones on Twilight Time, there's got to be a considerable number.
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Post by: Jrand74 on April 17, 2014, 08:24:26 AM: Guys & Dolls at Putnam County Playhouse

June 5-7 & 11-14
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 17, 2014, 09:11:14 AM: Sam Peckinpah wishes and Jerry Fielding dreams to birthday boy Nick Redman! Happy Birthday, Nick!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 17, 2014, 09:12:29 AM: I am very excited about the new Kritzerland release. I love Paul Glass, and the samples are wonderful!
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Post by: John G. on April 17, 2014, 10:06:44 AM: Happy birthday, Nick Redman!
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Post by: bk on April 17, 2014, 10:34:41 AM: Re the buffed up husbands - we still don't have them yet, but I had an idea yesterday and we'll see if it can happen. The photo here is interesting - it's from the Oh Happy Day number - that number is cut from the film and therefore the reveal of the husbands is MUCH funnier in the movie - it happens later just before Put 'em Back.
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Post by: bk on April 17, 2014, 10:35:24 AM: I'm up again - I got two additional hours of sleep. If I'm to jog it has to be right now because I have some banking to do before the meeting.
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: MBarnum on April 17, 2014, 11:19:27 AM: BK, you should check out Model Mayhem website. You will find all sorts of buff guys in your area willing to work for free.
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Post by: MBarnum on April 17, 2014, 11:19:55 AM: I don't know how it is that I am aware of that website, however.
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: Kate on April 17, 2014, 11:28:28 AM: Hello All:

TOD:

Bagel and Cream cheese
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Post by: Kate on April 17, 2014, 11:30:39 AM: Beautiful Day here in West Seneca, NY.

I talked to my nephew today.

He will be going to Denver Co for the Tryouts for American Ninja Warrior. He will be featured again on NBC.

He is going in May.

It will be televised in sometime in July I think!
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Post by: Kate on April 17, 2014, 11:32:00 AM: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MR NICK REDMAN AND MANY MORE!!! :) ;) :-*
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Post by: Kate on April 17, 2014, 11:32:23 AM: Goodbye for now!!!
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Post by: ChasSmith on April 17, 2014, 11:47:35 AM: Well, folks, I wasn't going to do it.

I even posted that I wasn't going to do it.

And yet .... I did it.

I bought a ticket for IRMA LA DOUCE on Wednesday, May 7th. Got a beautiful seat (second row mezzanine, center), even better than my MOST HAPPY FELLA seat which was quite fine. This gives me three weeks to get familiar with the show, from scratch. And it's a busy three weeks. I'll just have to make it happen.
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Post by: bk on April 17, 2014, 12:04:51 PM: Back from banking - no time to jog today, so that will now have to wait for Saturday, but then it's going to be every day if possible.
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Post by: ryacko on April 17, 2014, 12:07:52 PM: Greetings, all, and happy Thursday,

AND A HUGE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO NICK REDMAN!!

More vampire rehearsal later today. Other than that, study study study...
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: John G. on April 17, 2014, 12:07:57 PM: I'm 5 1/2 hours into Shoah and can only watch 30 minutes or so at a time because of how upsetting it is. This story on Jews in east Ukraine having to register is making me sick to think about:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/04/17/jews-ordered-to-register-in-east-ukraine/7816951/
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Post by: bk on April 17, 2014, 12:09:19 PM: It's important to read that story carefully and yes, it's nauseating.
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: ChasSmith on April 17, 2014, 12:10:34 PM: I bought SHOAH last year, without any intention of jumping into it right then, but I wanted to have a few of the essential WWII/Holocaust things on hand for when I'm ready to do so.
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: Jrand74 on April 17, 2014, 12:11:39 PM: Shocking story....
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Post by: Jrand74 on April 17, 2014, 12:15:20 PM: DR VIXMOM I may be able to accidentally make a copy of my LIL ABNER Dvd if that would be of some help.....for educational purposes of course.
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: ChasSmith on April 17, 2014, 12:18:29 PM: Quote from: Jrand63 on April 17, 2014, 12:15:20 PM
DR VIXMOM I may be able to accidentally make a copy of my LIL ABNER Dvd if that would be of some help.....for educational purposes of course.

Be a good idea to back up our CDs of the original cast album, too. And the soundtrack album. Can't be too safe. And I'd recommend storing those backups well offsite -- say, in Lawn Guyland? -- for extra security.
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Post by: George on April 17, 2014, 12:18:31 PM: Quote from: John G. on April 17, 2014, 12:07:57 PM
I'm 5 1/2 hours into Shoah and can only watch 30 minutes or so at a time because of how upsetting it is. This story on Jews in east Ukraine having to register is making me sick to think about:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/04/17/jews-ordered-to-register-in-east-ukraine/7816951/

I thought the world was done with this sort of thing...I guess not. :(
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: George on April 17, 2014, 12:32:32 PM: And on a happier note (G-natural), Overlord/The Disappearance/Hustle (http://www.kritzerland.com/oLord.htm) has been ordered!

AND...

One Eyed Jacks (Encore Edition) (http://www.kritzerland.com/jacksEE.htm) has arrived!
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: bk on April 17, 2014, 12:32:51 PM: It's a shocking story until you read this: http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/ukraine.asp

And yes, it's still shocking that a few extremist cretins would pass these out, but it's no different than if a few extremist cretins passed them out here - But the story being shared by thousands on Facebook is written specifically to be "shared" there and for the resulting clicks that the sites who are running it get. That's what Facebook and these kinds of stories is all about and why I absolutely loathe Facebook for any reason other than getting the word out about what folks are up to.
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: George on April 17, 2014, 12:34:22 PM: A Very Happy Birthday to Nick Redman!! :D
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Post by: George on April 17, 2014, 12:36:12 PM: Quote from: George on April 17, 2014, 01:42:39 AM
So, I tried filing my taxes a THIRD time...and this time they were ACCEPTED!! I finally figured out what I did wrong on the form, and got it right.

HOWEVER...I itemized (because of my mortgage, property taxes and union dues), but if I'd done 1040EZ, I would've gotten MORE back! BUT, I can amend my return and still get the additional $$!! ;D
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Post by: Ben on April 17, 2014, 01:31:00 PM: But you can only do amended on paper and they don't do direct deposit for amended returns. They issue a check. I know because this year we filed an amended return for our 2012 taxes. We were married in 2012 but it wasn't recognized by the Feds so we had to wait to file an amended return. I mailed in the forms and got a letter saying it was accepted and that a check would be issued in 4 to 6 weeks.
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Post by: Jrand74 on April 17, 2014, 01:57:39 PM: Congrats to DR GEORGE on his successful tax filing!
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: Jrand74 on April 17, 2014, 01:59:04 PM: Four years ago yesterday, Mr BK, DR CHARLESPOGUE, former DR KURT, and I attended the Indianapolis premiere of THE BRAIN FROM PLANET X.

Afterwards we joined the cast at a local bistro....as you can see, MR BK was very popular with the populace. :D

(https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/v/t1.0-9/10274289_10152750354884325_2063668845382547895_n.jpg?oh=fa858978c4c34566e67a6b3e8a1a77c2&oe=53CCDE43)
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Post by: Jrand74 on April 17, 2014, 02:00:49 PM: Off to rehearsal to fulfill my dream of being a Hot Box Girl and teaching A BUSHEL AND A PECK.
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: MBarnum on April 17, 2014, 02:08:23 PM: Quote from: George on April 17, 2014, 12:18:31 PM
Quote from: John G. on April 17, 2014, 12:07:57 PM
I'm 5 1/2 hours into Shoah and can only watch 30 minutes or so at a time because of how upsetting it is. This story on Jews in east Ukraine having to register is making me sick to think about:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/04/17/jews-ordered-to-register-in-east-ukraine/7816951/

I thought the world was done with this sort of thing...I guess not. :(

It is terribly concerning.

I really find it so difficult to understand why these things can still occur in this day and age, but as with the guy shooting those people (that he thought were Jews) last week, some people are still hung up on hate and pure ignorance.
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Post by: MBarnum on April 17, 2014, 02:11:28 PM: BK, thanks for posting the snopes explanation of the situation.

I guess I am one of those that jumped on the bandwagon too quickly, instead of waiting for it to play out and find out what was what. I usually try to avoid doing such things.
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: John G. on April 17, 2014, 02:22:28 PM: I think the USA Today story explains the same thing that the Snopes story does, albeit packed in so much extraneous detail that you do have to read it closely to figure out what's happening. Still, as MBarnum said, in light of the recent shooting -- and the ridiculous comments that the mayor of that town made -- it's horrifying that anyone would make such comments.

And tying it back to Shoah, several of the witnesses point out that many in Ukraine helped the Nazis.
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: John G. on April 17, 2014, 02:23:13 PM: Nice Brain photo, JRand.
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 17, 2014, 02:46:04 PM: And I am home from the orchestra reading. What a funny score! The orchestration sounds like a fantasy of every Café-chantant you could imagine, playing everything from a rhumba to mazurka. The accordion player is great, and when he and the guitar and bass take over, it's heaven.
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: TCB on April 17, 2014, 03:05:36 PM: Happy Birthday to Nick Redman!
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Post by: TCB on April 17, 2014, 03:12:24 PM: T.O.D.

When I used to stay at the Milford Plaza when I came to New York, there was a Deli in the corner of the Plaza building. I got the impression over the years that this was more of a corporation-style deli, rahter than an authentic Jewish deli. Still, I loved their dill pickles on the table, their potato salad, and their mile-high corned beef sandwiches.

My favorite was a sandwich that was half corned beef and half turkey breast. I could only eat half the sandwich, so I always had breakfast the next day. I loved that place, but I can't remember the name of it. It is apparently no longer there.
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Post by: TCB on April 17, 2014, 03:13:11 PM: We don't have real delis in Tacoma.
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Post by: TCB on April 17, 2014, 03:15:19 PM: Quote from: Jrand63 on April 17, 2014, 07:47:25 AM
Page Two LIL ABNER dance.

If BK is still looking for the muscle-bound husbands for ABNER, couldn't he get some phone numbers from DR MBarnum?
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: ChasSmith on April 17, 2014, 03:26:07 PM: Quote from: TCB on April 17, 2014, 03:12:24 PM
T.O.D.

When I used to stay at the Milford Plaza when I came to New York, there was a Deli in the corner of the Plaza building. I got the impression over the years that this was more of a corporation-style deli, rahter than an authentic Jewish deli. Still, I loved their dill pickles on the table, their potato salad, and their mile-high corned beef sandwiches.

My favorite was a sandwich that was half corned beef and half turkey breast. I could only eat half the sandwich, so I always had breakfast the next day. I loved that place, but I can't remember the name of it. It is apparently no longer there.

I ate there once, maybe twice, for convenience back in the '90s.
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: TCB on April 17, 2014, 03:32:21 PM: Quote from: John G. on April 17, 2014, 12:07:57 PM
I'm 5 1/2 hours into Shoah and can only watch 30 minutes or so at a time because of how upsetting it is. This story on Jews in east Ukraine having to register is making me sick to think about:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/04/17/jews-ordered-to-register-in-east-ukraine/7816951/

Are we really living in 2014, or have we somehow stepped back in time? Frightening!
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: TCB on April 17, 2014, 03:40:16 PM: My IRS return was not only accepted, but they have already seized the money from my account.
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: TCB on April 17, 2014, 03:43:57 PM: Quote from: TCB on April 17, 2014, 03:40:16 PM
My IRS return was not only accepted, but they have already seized the money from my account.

I never got a refund in less than a week.
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: ChasSmith on April 17, 2014, 03:49:59 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on April 17, 2014, 02:46:04 PM
And I am home from the orchestra reading. What a funny score! The orchestration sounds like a fantasy of every Café-chantant you could imagine, playing everything from a rhumba to mazurka. The accordion player is great, and when he and the guitar and bass take over, it's heaven.

See, it's posts like this one that cost me money.

:)
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: TCB on April 17, 2014, 03:51:30 PM: Tonight is preview or LITTLE WOMEN. I am very proud of the young people in this production. I am sure they learned everything they know from my participation in the production.
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: TCB on April 17, 2014, 03:52:16 PM: Quote from: TCB on April 17, 2014, 03:51:30 PM
Tonight is preview or LITTLE WOMEN. I am very proud of the young people in this production. I am sure they learned everything they know from my participation in the production.

I'm kidding! ::)
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: Dan M on April 17, 2014, 03:53:15 PM: In my New York days, and when I never knew a whit (save for Bissell) about gluten, I loved many Jewish foodstuffs. Among my favorites, I ate many kasha varnishkes, hamentashen, flanken brisket, chopped chicken livers, and matzoh ball soup, and Dr. Brown's celery soda. Oh how I miss the days of not worrying about gluten!
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Post by: Dan M on April 17, 2014, 03:58:29 PM: The senior couple that lived next door to me when I was a wee tot became my "adopted" Jewish grandparents, they were my earliest teachers of reading and walking. They were great. Every day I would see them, we would walk to the local corner candy store and they would buy me a Little Golden book. I had such a collection at one time in my very early age. By the time I got to First Grade, I was very far ahead of my classmates when it came to "reading readiness" and it's almost all due to my "grandparents" next door. That, and asking to be read to while on the potty. But, that's another story. ;D
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: elmore3003 on April 17, 2014, 04:12:30 PM: Quote from: TCB on April 17, 2014, 03:52:16 PM
Quote from: TCB on April 17, 2014, 03:51:30 PM
Tonight is preview or LITTLE WOMEN. I am very proud of the young people in this production. I am sure they learned everything they know from my participation in the production.

I'm kidding! ::)

Don't sell yourself short, you old coot! They're lucky to be on the same stage with you.
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: TCB on April 17, 2014, 04:13:11 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on April 17, 2014, 04:12:30 PM
Quote from: TCB on April 17, 2014, 03:52:16 PM
Quote from: TCB on April 17, 2014, 03:51:30 PM
Tonight is preview or LITTLE WOMEN. I am very proud of the young people in this production. I am sure they learned everything they know from my participation in the production.

I'm kidding! ::)

Don't sell yourself short, you old coot! They're lucky to be on the same stage with you.

Thank you, my friend.
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on April 17, 2014, 04:24:14 PM: Quote from: Dan M on April 17, 2014, 03:58:29 PM
. That, and asking to be read to while on the potty. But, that's another story. ;D

Not a continuing one...one hopes!

;)
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: George on April 17, 2014, 04:26:45 PM: Quote from: TCB on April 17, 2014, 03:51:30 PM
Tonight is preview or LITTLE WOMEN. I am very proud of the young people in this production.

~~~Break Legs Vibes for TCB and Everyone in LITTLE WOMEN!!~~~
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Post by: TCB on April 17, 2014, 04:39:19 PM: Page Four!!
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: TCB on April 17, 2014, 04:40:46 PM: Quote from: George on April 17, 2014, 04:26:45 PM
Quote from: TCB on April 17, 2014, 03:51:30 PM
Tonight is preview or LITTLE WOMEN. I am very proud of the young people in this production.

~~~Break Legs Vibes for TCB and Everyone in LITTLE WOMEN!!~~~

Thanks, George!
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: George on April 17, 2014, 04:43:43 PM: Quote from: Ben on April 17, 2014, 01:31:00 PM
But you can only do amended on paper and they don't do direct deposit for amended returns. They issue a check. I know because this year we filed an amended return for our 2012 taxes. We were married in 2012 but it wasn't recognized by the Feds so we had to wait to file an amended return. I mailed in the forms and got a letter saying it was accepted and that a check would be issued in 4 to 6 weeks.

Ben, I did read that. At least when I get the original (lesser) amount that I will get from the itemized 1040, I can keep that, then I can file the 1040X to get the difference. :)
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: George on April 17, 2014, 04:43:57 PM: Quote from: Jrand63 on April 17, 2014, 01:57:39 PM
Congrats to DR GEORGE on his successful tax filing!

Thanks, Jrand! It was an ordeal. ::)

;)
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: TCB on April 17, 2014, 04:54:25 PM: Quote from: George on April 17, 2014, 04:43:57 PM
Quote from: Jrand63 on April 17, 2014, 01:57:39 PM
Congrats to DR GEORGE on his successful tax filing!

Thanks, Jrand! It was an ordeal. ::)

;)

What had you done wrong?
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: TCB on April 17, 2014, 05:13:30 PM: George, don't open the PM from me at work!
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Post by: TCB on April 17, 2014, 05:17:17 PM: Bye, bye!
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: George on April 17, 2014, 05:22:15 PM: Quote from: TCB on April 17, 2014, 05:13:30 PM
George, don't open the PM from me at work!

Too late!
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Post by: George on April 17, 2014, 05:22:26 PM: :o
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Post by: George on April 17, 2014, 05:22:57 PM: ;)
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Post by: KevinH on April 17, 2014, 05:31:19 PM: Happy Birthday, Nick Redman!
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Post by: KevinH on April 17, 2014, 05:32:41 PM: TOD; I guess having bagels and cream cheese is as adventurous as I've been.
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: Jane on April 17, 2014, 05:41:17 PM: Hi, we are home. What did I miss? I did look for the photo we took with DR Ginny and Richard. Thanks for sharing it Ginny. It came out nice. We had a delightful time with you both. I found it a pleasure to finally meet Richard.

Thank you again for lunch. The smiley face on our bill was very clever :)
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Post by: Jane on April 17, 2014, 05:47:28 PM: Quote from: John G. on April 17, 2014, 12:07:57 PM
I'm 5 1/2 hours into Shoah and can only watch 30 minutes or so at a time because of how upsetting it is. This story on Jews in east Ukraine having to register is making me sick to think about:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/04/17/jews-ordered-to-register-in-east-ukraine/7816951/

:(
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: Jane on April 17, 2014, 05:48:51 PM: Quote from: Jrand63 on April 17, 2014, 12:11:39 PM
Shocking story....

Upsetting but sadly not shocking with the increase reports of anti-semitism around the world.
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: Jane on April 17, 2014, 05:54:29 PM: Quote from: bk on April 17, 2014, 12:32:51 PM
It's a shocking story until you read this: http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/ukraine.asp

And yes, it's still shocking that a few extremist cretins would pass these out, but it's no different than if a few extremist cretins passed them out here - But the story being shared by thousands on Facebook is written specifically to be "shared" there and for the resulting clicks that the sites who are running it get. That's what Facebook and these kinds of stories is all about and why I absolutely loathe Facebook for any reason other than getting the word out about what folks are up to.

I haven't seen the stories on FB since I haven't had too much access to wifi lately. Reading the article all the way through basically said what Snopes did. Too many people, and I am often guilty of this, don't read beyond the headlines.
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: Jane on April 17, 2014, 05:55:34 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on April 17, 2014, 02:08:23 PM
Quote from: George on April 17, 2014, 12:18:31 PM
Quote from: John G. on April 17, 2014, 12:07:57 PM
I'm 5 1/2 hours into Shoah and can only watch 30 minutes or so at a time because of how upsetting it is. This story on Jews in east Ukraine having to register is making me sick to think about:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/04/17/jews-ordered-to-register-in-east-ukraine/7816951/

I thought the world was done with this sort of thing...I guess not. :(

It is terribly concerning.

I really find it so difficult to understand why these things can still occur in this day and age, but as with the guy shooting those people (that he thought were Jews) last week, some people are still hung up on hate and pure ignorance.

Another story I missed.
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Post by: Jane on April 17, 2014, 05:56:56 PM: DR TCB has a great show tonight!!!!
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Post by: Jane on April 17, 2014, 05:59:30 PM: Nick,

(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSUZwUbG97ct-dkvpWFM-X9Vclia6vp4BJN7WWPL_CRUwYV6ITR)
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Post by: Ginny on April 17, 2014, 06:16:13 PM: Here we are on the west side of Lima, OH.
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Post by: Ginny on April 17, 2014, 06:18:03 PM: Welcome back, DR Jane! We enjoyed our visit with you, too. Tell us about the rest of your trip.
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Post by: Ginny on April 17, 2014, 06:31:40 PM: Preview night break-a-leg vibes to DR TCB and company!
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: Jane on April 17, 2014, 06:39:16 PM: After we left you we met our friends in the lovely Georgetown and they took us on a tour pointing out points of interested. We went into the Georgetown University. We were very glad we had our tasty lunch with you as dinner was at a Mexican restaurant. Apparently our friends are clueless as to what good Mexican food taste like-lol

The next day we went to the horse races at Keeneland. Bryan said we should go Kentucky Bourbon tasting which sounded good to us. The races were interesting and we did have delicious Bourbon bread pudding. In the evening they served us some delicious Bourbon so we didn't miss out on the tasting part ;)

Driving though beautiful West Virginia was a disappointment as the trees, about the only view from the freeway, were bare. West Virginia University is beautiful though our 10 minutes in the town of Morgantown was long enough. We saw a couple of nice buildings and gladly left. Unfortunately we didn't have time to enjoy views of the river or the surrounding scenic areas.
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: Jane on April 17, 2014, 06:45:26 PM: When we arrived in Maryland we had to wait over an hour for our room and Craig was busy cleaning his apartment. We walked around until we could check in and then we walked to his place and saw grand dog Yogi and grand cat Kitty. We arrived with treats for both of them. Yogi smelled the treats, took one look at Keith and immediately sat. I surprised him with a treat first. He obviously remembered us, and was especially happy to see Keith. To my delight Kitty ran over to say hello to me. She is skittish with new people so I know she was happy to see me.
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Post by: George on April 17, 2014, 06:47:16 PM: Welcome back, Jane!
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Post by: George on April 17, 2014, 06:47:53 PM: And now, I'm off to rehearsal. Pug, our director, wants to run the whole show twice. Since it's only about an hour long, it's certainly doable.

Be back later.
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Post by: Jane on April 17, 2014, 06:48:13 PM: Tuesday we went to see the Cherry Blossoms which would have been spectacular had the wind not blown much of them off in the morning before we got there. Still is was a nice day walking around. Craig even saw one of his good friends and her family and it was nice to meet them.

In the evening Craig had school work to do and couldn't join us for dinner with his pre-school friend who is the son of one of my dearest friends. I got to hold an 8th old baby for most of the evening :)
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Post by: Jane on April 17, 2014, 06:48:51 PM: Thanks George. Have a good rehearsal.
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Post by: John G. on April 17, 2014, 06:56:46 PM: Vibes for TCB.
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Post by: Jane on April 17, 2014, 06:56:46 PM: Craig lives in a beautiful area with some wonderful neighborhoods and old brick houses. There is a national park with great trails along a creek.

More tomorrow and maybe some photos.
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Post by: John G. on April 17, 2014, 06:57:14 PM: Five!
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Post by: John G. on April 17, 2014, 07:00:23 PM: TOD:

I really love harosset, if it's not too sweet. I've been known to add a tiny bit of horseradish to mine. But I love the fruit, the nuts and the cinnamon.

Matzoh ball soup reminds me of my favorite soup that my mom made when I was a kid.
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: ChasSmith on April 17, 2014, 07:06:08 PM: DR Jane, Morgantown has some interesting locales and the nearby Cooper's Rock lockout (10 or 15 minutes east on I-68) is stunning, but the town can be HELL to get through whenever anything's going on at the University. Big games, graduation, you name it. Just stay away. That said, I have special feelings for it because my mother's family came from there and we'd visit when I was a kid. I was especially enchanted with the topography.
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Post by: singdaw on April 17, 2014, 07:14:56 PM: DR Jane - welcome home! Glad you had such a wonderful trip.
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Post by: singdaw on April 17, 2014, 07:15:42 PM: Belated ~ ~ ~ BREAK-A-LEG VIBES ~ ~ ~ for DR TCB and company on Opening Night!
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Post by: singdaw on April 17, 2014, 07:16:19 PM: Back from singing services. It's pretty much non-stop singing rehearsals and services from now through Sunday afternoon. Whew! :P
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Post by: singdaw on April 17, 2014, 07:23:53 PM: Bubbles and Bella: best friends! :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR0BlQzbOUk
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Post by: ChasSmith on April 17, 2014, 07:25:19 PM: Time for a movie.

I think, since I've got several I haven't seen yet...a Twilight Time movie in honor of today's birthday.
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: vixmom on April 17, 2014, 08:01:18 PM: Quote from: Jrand63 on April 17, 2014, 12:15:20 PM
DR VIXMOM I may be able to accidentally make a copy of my LIL ABNER Dvd if that would be of some help.....for educational purposes of course.

well if you accidently make a copy and need off site storage for security backup I would gratefully offer you a secure location for it :) :-*
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Post by: vixmom on April 17, 2014, 08:02:29 PM: Quote from: ChasSmith on April 17, 2014, 12:18:29 PM
Quote from: Jrand63 on April 17, 2014, 12:15:20 PM
DR VIXMOM I may be able to accidentally make a copy of my LIL ABNER Dvd if that would be of some help.....for educational purposes of course.

Be a good idea to back up our CDs of the original cast album, too. And the soundtrack album. Can't be too safe. And I'd recommend storing those backups well offsite -- say, in Lawn Guyland? -- for extra security.

ah we do think alike dear Chas!
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Post by: vixmom on April 17, 2014, 08:03:14 PM: Quote from: George on April 17, 2014, 12:18:31 PM
Quote from: John G. on April 17, 2014, 12:07:57 PM
I'm 5 1/2 hours into Shoah and can only watch 30 minutes or so at a time because of how upsetting it is. This story on Jews in east Ukraine having to register is making me sick to think about:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/04/17/jews-ordered-to-register-in-east-ukraine/7816951/

I thought the world was done with this sort of thing...I guess not. :(

this is disgusting
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Post by: vixmom on April 17, 2014, 08:12:56 PM: well I had better get me to bed

Tonight was a lovely and moving Maundy Thursday service tomorrow the Vixter and I are serving as assisting minsters/readers at the Tannebrae service

Saturday is the soup kitchen and then the vigil and then of course Easter Sunday so I will be scarce
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Post by: vixmom on April 17, 2014, 08:13:12 PM: Happy birthday to Nick
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Post by: vixmom on April 17, 2014, 08:13:20 PM: VIBES to all
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Post by: John G. on April 17, 2014, 08:43:25 PM: And to you, too, Vixmom.
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Post by: John G. on April 17, 2014, 08:56:49 PM: Good night, all.
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Post by: bk on April 17, 2014, 09:08:38 PM: Finally back from rehearsal and then Astroburger.
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Post by: ChasSmith on April 17, 2014, 10:11:41 PM: Watched CONRACK. Never saw it back in the day. A real gem.
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: bk on April 17, 2014, 11:06:57 PM: Happy to see Jane back - and she'll be happy to know Red Gold is now a Nook book and it's also on amazon for Kindle.
Title: Re: LYRICS AND STORYTELLING AND ATTITUDE AND HAPPINESS AND BRIGHTNESS, OH MY
Post by: George on April 17, 2014, 11:58:59 PM: Quote from: Jane on April 17, 2014, 06:48:51 PM
Thanks George. Have a good rehearsal.

Thanks, Jane. It went well. We did get through the show twice, so that's good. Now, we're off until Sunday.