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Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on May 10, 2014, 12:03:19 AM

Title: FIGHTING THE GUCK
Post by: bk on May 10, 2014, 12:03:19 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes fought the guck, and now it is time for you to post until the guck-ridden cows come home.
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Post by: bk on May 10, 2014, 12:04:33 AM: And the word of the day is: RETINUE!
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Post by: TCB on May 10, 2014, 12:17:07 AM: First post after BK!
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Post by: TCB on May 10, 2014, 12:18:09 AM: First post after TCB!
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Post by: TCB on May 10, 2014, 12:18:53 AM: First"............

Oh, never mind.
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Post by: George on May 10, 2014, 02:07:25 AM: Well, last night we had a good performance of "Chamber Music." After the show, we had a cast party at the space and it was a LOT of fun. I don't drink and didn't dance much, but much dirt was dished (discreetly, of course)! ;)
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Post by: George on May 10, 2014, 02:11:03 AM: Today is going to be a day. A couple of weeks ago, I saw the new musical version of "A Room With a View" at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle and they had to stop the show TWICE! I was given the chance to see it again for FREE(!) and I took it! However, my sister and her boyfriend who went before can't today, and my mom doesn't want to go again. So, a couple of friends and I are going. I did get four free tickets, and we're only going to use three, so I'll probably just give one away at the theater...we'll see what happens.
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Post by: George on May 10, 2014, 02:13:07 AM: We do have to be back in time for tonight's last two performances of "Chamber Music." Christian, our stage manager and friend of TCB's, said that as long as I get back for the second show at 10:00 pm, all will be good. We should be back in time for the first show at 8:00 pm, though. I don't think that either of my friends expects to go out tomorrow. But again, we'll see what happens.
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Post by: George on May 10, 2014, 02:15:47 AM: And now, I'm off to bed, perchance to get up in time to get some gas before we leave for Seattle. I don't know who's going to drive, but I need to be ready just in case I have to.
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Post by: George on May 10, 2014, 02:17:06 AM: I'm sure that I won't be back until Sunday morning, so...Have a Good Day, All! :D
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Post by: Ben on May 10, 2014, 03:10:44 AM: Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Michael on May 10, 2014, 04:03:11 AM: good morning to all
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Post by: Michael on May 10, 2014, 04:03:50 AM: vibes to everyone and everything that need them
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Post by: Michael on May 10, 2014, 04:04:56 AM: Quote from: George on May 10, 2014, 02:11:03 AM
Today is going to be a day. A couple of weeks ago, I saw the new musical version of "A Room With a View" at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle and they had to stop the show TWICE! I was given the chance to see it again for FREE(!) and I took it! However, my sister and her boyfriend who went before can't today, and my mom doesn't want to go again. So, a couple of friends and I are going. I did get four free tickets, and we're only going to use three, so I'll probably just give one away at the theater...we'll see what happens.

stop the show in a good way

or

because of "Technical Difficulties"
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Post by: Michael on May 10, 2014, 04:07:14 AM: Last night I posted

Late Night Trivia Question

What do all the movies have in common. (Something very specific)

Greetings
Henry and June
The Split
The Flamingo Kid
Georgy Girl

I will give the answer later today so other people can try their hand at it.
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Post by: FJL on May 10, 2014, 04:25:16 AM: Mike's avatar reminds of a young Donny Osmond (and that's a really good thing, I think!)
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Post by: FJL on May 10, 2014, 04:27:52 AM: Excellent point last night about how Encores rewrites the books, BK. Their point has tended to be about the scores, which seems to have remained consistent.
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Post by: Jennifer on May 10, 2014, 04:28:06 AM: DR Cillaliz that is good that you found a solution for everyone involved. My only problem with the situation is that your brother said it was fine and then 2 days before changed his mind. IMO if he commits to your idea then it is unfair to you to want to change it last minute. He should have discussed it with his family at the time to let you know.
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Post by: Jennifer on May 10, 2014, 04:28:40 AM: For some reason I am feeling nervous. It is my niece's semi-finals swim meet this morning.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 10, 2014, 04:39:25 AM: Good morning, all! I slept quite nicely, and I've been out of bed for about 45 minutes. I foolishly forgot yesterday that I needed to do laundry so I began that around 30 minutes ago.

And it's time to move things to the dryers.

And more coffee!
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 10, 2014, 04:56:41 AM: I'm listening to the revival of Finian's Rainbow, which I haven't listened to in a couple of years. I loved working on the production, and I wish it had had a better run. I still blame marketing for this one's closing. I had forgotten how good the recording is.

So, today I will board a bus around 11 and head down to 57th Street. I'm meeting a friend for lunch at the Brooklyn Diner before he and I had to the Encores! matinee. I'll watch it from backstage, stsay for the talkback, and see Rob and his parents, exchange work with him and visit with his fantastic parents. Then, I come home, and maybe I can finally watch Philomena, a Netflix disc I've been ignoring for several weeks.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 10, 2014, 05:02:49 AM: What is it about aging that seems to bring out so many sibling issues that one never knew existed? Much as I love my brother Randy, he's currently in the doghouse with the Macbeths over my dad's property. As to the Macbeths, they're dead meat. Yet thirty years ago I would never have expected to discover how much Macbeth disliked me. I certainly never had issues with him.

DR cillaliz, I think your solution for Mother's Day is a very clever one. Have fun today.

DR George, don't forget a program for me!
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 10, 2014, 05:09:52 AM: Good morning, all.

Probably could have used not one, but a couple more hours of sleep. But couldn't do it because tomorrow morning I have to be up to leave for Ohio at dawn's crack, and must be tired enough to get my sleep tonight.

Coffee!!
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 10, 2014, 05:13:46 AM: Last night a friend had about ten people over for a sort of wine and cheese party and a showing of the movie SIDEWAYS which I had seen a couple of times but not in several years. I was very good about the amount of food and drink I took in, and the movie was very enjoyable.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 10, 2014, 05:17:09 AM: Today, a bit of housecleaning, and getting completely packed and having the car completely ready to go. I'd like to be out of here at six in the a.m. Sunday morning. I'll be traveling on Mother's Day. which is also my dad's 89th birthday. It would be nice to have been there on that day instead of traveling on it, but other things prevented it. We'll be doing his birthday dinner on Monday.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on May 10, 2014, 06:24:30 AM: Quote from: bk on May 10, 2014, 12:04:33 AM
And the word of the day is: RETINUE!

And The Song Of The Day Is: WINTERGREEN FOR PRESIDENT
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Post by: Laura on May 10, 2014, 06:33:35 AM: Good morning.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 10, 2014, 06:38:41 AM: And the laundry is finished!
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 10, 2014, 06:40:13 AM: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Good Health & Good Weekend Vibes to one and all! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 10, 2014, 06:47:03 AM: Let's see if we can get our collective arse off this page.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 10, 2014, 06:47:21 AM: There. There now.
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2014, 07:12:33 AM: Good morning, all.

Off to a busy morning at the farmers market and a fundraiser lunch that includes a whole pig roast. And then a book signing. It feels much better than being tied down to my laptop.
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Post by: Ginny on May 10, 2014, 07:13:53 AM: Saturday morning greetings! This afternoon Mary Linda and I are going to downtown Middletown's Women's Wine & Chocolate Walk (http://www.downtownmiddletown.org/womens-wine-chocolate-walk) with my friend Katie and her daughter Laura. I hope the rain clears out before 2pm!
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Post by: vixmom on May 10, 2014, 07:36:22 AM: oooh Ginny your day sounds much better than mine
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Post by: vixmom on May 10, 2014, 07:37:58 AM: yesterday I went to work grabbed a quick dinner and went to a local Amateur production of Fiddler.
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Post by: vixmom on May 10, 2014, 07:38:29 AM: oops Vixdad wants me to run out with him so more on my day yesterday
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 10, 2014, 07:54:07 AM: And it is time to head out for my day.
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Post by: Jennifer on May 10, 2014, 08:00:23 AM: I am going out for lunch today for sushi for my aunt's birthday. I love sushi!
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Post by: MBarnum on May 10, 2014, 08:32:17 AM: Good Saturday morning.
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Post by: MBarnum on May 10, 2014, 08:33:40 AM: Lots to do today including attending little Cole's T-Ball game, grocery shopping, and cleaning the apartment.

What I really want to do is relax on the couch and watch DVDs all day long.
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Post by: Kerry on May 10, 2014, 08:51:02 AM: Saturday, Sweet Saturday. Where all the funny papers lie or fly around the place-- no wait-- that's on Sunday. Never mind.
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Post by: bk on May 10, 2014, 09:07:52 AM: Very rough night - still fighting the guck (and hopefully winning), but there is something in marinara sauce that just doesn't sit well with me and I have to stop eating it. So, heartburn aplenty and a wacky throat, but hopefully I'll feel better as the day goes along. I think I got six hours of sleep but who knows.
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Post by: Jane on May 10, 2014, 09:46:20 AM: DR Cilla, please pass on the following message.......

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZZI5YbegFdI/TQ2eMJ9WdyI/AAAAAAAAABs/4it22sxZlJQ/s1600/images.jpeg)
Title: Re: FIGHTING THE GUCK
Post by: Jane on May 10, 2014, 09:48:09 AM: Quote from: Jennifer on May 10, 2014, 04:28:40 AM
For some reason I am feeling nervous. It is my niece's semi-finals swim meet this morning.

I'm not surprised you are feeling nervous. :) How did she do?
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Post by: Jane on May 10, 2014, 09:49:21 AM: Quote from: vixmom on May 10, 2014, 07:36:22 AM
oooh Ginny your day sounds much better than mine

Mine too :)
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Post by: Jane on May 10, 2014, 09:49:54 AM: Quote from: Jennifer on May 10, 2014, 08:00:23 AM
I am going out for lunch today for sushi for my aunt's birthday. I love sushi!

Happy birthday to your aunt!
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Post by: Jane on May 10, 2014, 09:51:55 AM: VIBES FOR JAYNE, SISTER IN-LAW OF DR GINNY!!!!
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Post by: Jane on May 10, 2014, 09:57:52 AM: DR TCB my book group is not sleeping over but I like to wash and change the sheet and towels to be ready for the next company.
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Post by: Jane on May 10, 2014, 09:59:55 AM: From DR Cilla:
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"Now that I'm 60, I've turned nice"

I busted out laughing at that. I suppose it is her way of apologizing.
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Post by: Jane on May 10, 2014, 10:04:59 AM: DR Cilla I like your win, win idea and agree it isn't worth saying anything to your brother. He doesn't need the stress and he can't change the situation without causing problems at home. It isn't worth it.
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Post by: Jennifer on May 10, 2014, 12:16:24 PM: Quote from: Jane on May 10, 2014, 09:48:09 AM
Quote from: Jennifer on May 10, 2014, 04:28:40 AM
For some reason I am feeling nervous. It is my niece's semi-finals swim meet this morning.

I'm not surprised you are feeling nervous. :) How did she do?

They did not post all of the results yet. So I only partially know. She did finish 2nd in back stroke and swam 50.5 seconds for 50 m (that is 2 seconds faster than her previous best). She might have finished 2nd in front crawl at around 42 seconds for 50 meters. That is 4 seconds faster than her previous best (this is what my brother-in-law timed her at). She definitely finished 2nd in her heat which was the final heat. But they did not post those results. But she definitely made the finals in both events. And her coach was extremely happy with her front crawl race (her coach had some corrections for the back stroke).

The finals will be at my niece's pool in 3 weeks. So I will definitely go to that.
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Post by: Jane on May 10, 2014, 01:00:21 PM: Sounds excellent!!!
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Post by: KevinH on May 10, 2014, 02:13:16 PM: Good afternoon!
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Post by: Jeanne on May 10, 2014, 02:22:04 PM: Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on May 10, 2014, 02:22:47 PM: FEEL-BETTER-PRONTO VIBES to BK and anyone else feeling poorly!
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Post by: Jeanne on May 10, 2014, 02:23:46 PM: I'm pooped. I did my must-do stuff, but just don't feel like doing the couple of other things I had in mind for today. Oh, well.
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Post by: Jeanne on May 10, 2014, 02:32:26 PM: Cilla, I think your solution was a good and practical one--for YOU. But I'm concerned that your mother's wishes may have been bulldozed by your brother's take-charge attitude. Did I misread this? I dislike it when people charge in and expect THEIR way to override plans already made. I think it's great that your mom gets two outings, but it was hardly fair to you. I hope that you and your brother find a way to "share" your parents, which considers the needs of all involved.
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Post by: Jeanne on May 10, 2014, 02:33:51 PM: CONGRATULATIONS to JOHN G!! Are you treating yourself to anything besides the free time?
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Post by: Jeanne on May 10, 2014, 02:34:24 PM: How's Australia, TCB? Seeing the sights? Did I miss the pics?
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Post by: Jeanne on May 10, 2014, 02:40:16 PM: I enjoyed Singdaw's LI'L ABNER pics. It's great that you have them.
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Post by: Jeanne on May 10, 2014, 02:40:32 PM: TTFN.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 10, 2014, 03:11:27 PM: I am home from a busy day. I had a nice lunch at The Brooklyn Diner with my friend Roland, whom I've known since 1971, Then we both walked to City Center; he went in the front door, I went in the stage door. Sat backstage and watched IRMA LA DOUCE, chatted with Robert Kimball and John Kander, who were there for the talkback. Then I visited briefly with Rob Berman and his parents, and headed home.

I am very tired.
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Post by: bk on May 10, 2014, 03:29:37 PM: Page three? Really?
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Post by: bk on May 10, 2014, 03:30:31 PM: Good rehearsal today. Sadly, Kay Cole, who was with us today, got the news that her mom passed away - it's been coming for a long time so not a surprise. She was going with me to the STAGE benefit tonight, so I'm trying to find someone to go with at this late hour.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 10, 2014, 03:43:52 PM: Sorry for Kay Cole's news.

But kind of glad that post didn't say she'd broken something else...
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Post by: vixmom on May 10, 2014, 03:47:53 PM: so back to yesterday so as I said I went to an Amateur production of Fiddler. Some good friends of mine and heir three sons were in the production,
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Post by: vixmom on May 10, 2014, 03:53:21 PM: during the scene where the eldest daughter and the tailor are asking Tevya for permission to marry there was a loud crash in the back of the house and then a voice yelled out "Stop! House lights!"

An elderly woman had collapsed and fallen off her chair and taken some other chairs with her in her fall (the show is in a church hall on temporary rises and the seats are metal folding chairs) so there was a 30 minutes delay in the show while 911 was called and the ambulance and medics and police showed up and evaluated her and took her away and then chairs were reset and then the show started back up
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2014, 03:54:56 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on May 10, 2014, 02:33:51 PM
CONGRATULATIONS to JOHN G!! Are you treating yourself to anything besides the free time?

I haven't decided yet. If I were smart, I'd treat myself to a house cleaning.
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Post by: vixmom on May 10, 2014, 03:55:22 PM: After the show Vixter and I were invited out with the cast so we all went to the local diner - about 30 of us in all (not everyone came out) and we didn't get home until nearly 2 Am
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2014, 03:55:59 PM: Quote from: bk on May 10, 2014, 03:30:31 PM
Good rehearsal today. Sadly, Kay Cole, who was with us today, got the news that her mom passed away - it's been coming for a long time so not a surprise. She was going with me to the STAGE benefit tonight, so I'm trying to find someone to go with at this late hour.

Vibes of comfort for Kay Cole.
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2014, 03:57:18 PM: Sounds horrible, Vixmom. Hope the lady's OK.
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Post by: vixmom on May 10, 2014, 04:00:14 PM: Do tother parts of the US have 24 hour diners with full menus or is that just a Long Island thing?
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Post by: vixmom on May 10, 2014, 04:03:39 PM: for instance I had crab meat stuffed mushrooms, the woman across from me had pancakes and sausage , someone else had hamburger another had fried shrimp , another a half broiled chicken with all the trimmings, another a grilled cheese... all after midnight - is this as normal where you all live as it is on Long Island?
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Post by: vixmom on May 10, 2014, 04:04:57 PM: My sympathies to Kay Cole , it is hard to lose your Mom but it must be especially hard for it to happen right before Mothers Day
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Post by: vixmom on May 10, 2014, 04:07:03 PM: John G I keep forgetting to extend my congratulations on you r great achievement! To have completed your Masters while simultaneously working full time and judging contests and writing two books.... I' worn out just typing that!
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Post by: vixmom on May 10, 2014, 04:09:44 PM: Quote from: John G. on May 10, 2014, 03:57:18 PM
Sounds horrible, Vixmom. Hope the lady's OK.

She looked fine going out - I suspect (and I have no evidence for said suspicion) that she fell asleep and fell off her chair ...(it gives you an idea of the quality of the show if you can think someone fell asleep after tradition and If I were a Rich Man
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Post by: vixmom on May 10, 2014, 04:10:08 PM: as I said VERY good friends in the production
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 10, 2014, 04:21:45 PM: Vixmom, the 24-hour diners are very much a metro-NYC thing, and some of the New England ones are 24 hours, too.

I've lived here too long now to know about the rest of the country, but historically I think this is the way it is. (I love 'em!)
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Post by: vixmom on May 10, 2014, 04:32:48 PM: Quote from: ChasSmith on May 10, 2014, 04:21:45 PM
Vixmom, the 24-hour diners are very much a metro-NYC thing, and some of the New England ones are 24 hours, too.

I've lived here too long now to know about the rest of the country, but historically I think this is the way it is. (I love 'em!)

I love them too - I can't imagine not being able to get anything I want to eat at 3 am --- Of course I also have trouble imagining being more that 20 minutes from a beach---

things you take for granted when you're a born and raised Lawn Guylanda
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Post by: Jane on May 10, 2014, 04:35:31 PM: Quote from: vixmom on May 10, 2014, 04:04:57 PM
My sympathies to Kay Cole , it is hard to lose your Mom but it must be especially hard for it to happen right before Mothers Day

Ditto!
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Post by: Jane on May 10, 2014, 04:41:26 PM: My father talked my mother into waiting until the day after Mother's Day before going into the hospital to die. I talked Keith into waiting until the day after Mother's Day to take Sherlock. I try not to focus on these facts and just enjoy Mother's Day.
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Post by: Jane on May 10, 2014, 04:41:58 PM: Quote from: vixmom on May 10, 2014, 04:10:08 PM
as I said VERY good friends in the production

;D
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Post by: bk on May 10, 2014, 04:46:02 PM: Page three? Really?
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Post by: bk on May 10, 2014, 04:46:46 PM: The original plan was to drive down there at five-thirty and eat, but now that I'm apparently flying solo this evening I just went and a cup of chicken soup and a grilled cheese and bacon sandwich.
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Post by: bk on May 10, 2014, 04:47:18 PM: I'll still probably get down there by six so I can get parking, and they do have the silent auction stuff to peruse.
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Post by: Ginny on May 10, 2014, 05:22:08 PM: Mary Linda and I had a delightful afternoon with Katie and Laura. We met up there with Laura's friend Megan and her mom Becky. Becky said to me, "I know you!" She worked as a student assistant in the campus library about 30 years ago.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 10, 2014, 05:31:23 PM: Quote from: vixmom on May 10, 2014, 04:32:48 PM
Quote from: ChasSmith on May 10, 2014, 04:21:45 PM
Vixmom, the 24-hour diners are very much a metro-NYC thing, and some of the New England ones are 24 hours, too.

I've lived here too long now to know about the rest of the country, but historically I think this is the way it is. (I love 'em!)

I love them too - I can't imagine not being able to get anything I want to eat at 3 am --- Of course I also have trouble imagining being more that 20 minutes from a beach---

things you take for granted when you're a born and raised Lawn Guylanda

If I were at one right now, I'd be all too tempted to order the french fries with bacon, cheese, and gravy.
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Post by: Ginny on May 10, 2014, 05:33:53 PM: One of the stops on the tour was The Gift Gallery on Central Avenue. The owner, Melody, and I finally determined that we knew each other from being in DR Elmore's YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN together in 1976.
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 10, 2014, 05:57:59 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on May 10, 2014, 04:28:06 AM
DR Cillaliz that is good that you found a solution for everyone involved. My only problem with the situation is that your brother said it was fine and then 2 days before changed his mind. IMO if he commits to your idea then it is unfair to you to want to change it last minute. He should have discussed it with his family at the time to let you know.

Oh I know. But it is what it is. It's been like this for years and it's just not worth arguing about any more
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 10, 2014, 06:01:57 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on May 10, 2014, 05:02:49 AM
What is it about aging that seems to bring out so many sibling issues that one never knew existed? Much as I love my brother Randy, he's currently in the doghouse with the Macbeths over my dad's property. As to the Macbeths, they're dead meat. Yet thirty years ago I would never have expected to discover how much Macbeth disliked me. I certainly never had issues with him.

DR cillaliz, I think your solution for Mother's Day is a very clever one. Have fun today.

DR George, don't forget a program for me!

Thanks Elmore. We did have a great day and my mother pulled a very clever one. She called my brother this morning before I got there and invited him and told him we'd let him know when I got there. Then when I arrived she told me to call him because he wanted to go to lunch with us and was waiting for me to call. LOL! I called and my sister-in-law said "I have no idea what you're talking about, let me talk to him and I'll call you right back" so she called a couple minutes later and said "We'll be there at 12"

I didn't find out until I called my brother on the way back home that it was all mom's doing. She cracks me up. She obviously wanted to have a meal with both of us. So she got that. We had a great lunch and they were babysitting for Dash so we got to see him too.
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 10, 2014, 06:02:46 PM: Then I took mom to an antique shop she likes to go to, and hung around with them for awhile and headed home. It was a nice day and no stress
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 10, 2014, 06:04:22 PM: On the way back I drove through POURING rain and a little hail. That always tires me out. When I got home -120 miles away- it was almost 30 degrees warmer than where my parents are and it was a bright sunny day. Bizaarre
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 10, 2014, 06:06:59 PM: Quote from: Jane on May 10, 2014, 09:46:20 AM
DR Cilla, please pass on the following message.......

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZZI5YbegFdI/TQ2eMJ9WdyI/AAAAAAAAABs/4it22sxZlJQ/s1600/images.jpeg)

Thanks Jane, I will. She and Don went out of town today, so I didn't see her today, but did send birthday wishes
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 10, 2014, 06:07:29 PM: Quote from: Jane on May 10, 2014, 09:59:55 AM
From DR Cilla:
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"Now that I'm 60, I've turned nice"

I busted out laughing at that. I suppose it is her way of apologizing.
No she just wants met to buy her book
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Post by: Ginny on May 10, 2014, 06:07:36 PM: DR Cillaliz, I'm glad your day turned out so well!
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 10, 2014, 06:15:44 PM: Quote from: ChasSmith on May 10, 2014, 04:21:45 PM
Vixmom, the 24-hour diners are very much a metro-NYC thing, and some of the New England ones are 24 hours, too.

I've lived here too long now to know about the rest of the country, but historically I think this is the way it is. (I love 'em!)

We have 24 hour places- usually truck stops or Perkins or IHOP or something like that, but you can order dinner or breakfast or whatever
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 10, 2014, 06:21:15 PM: DR Jeanne, thanks for your concern. Mom is ok with whatever happens and when she wants to, she has a way of getting what she wants....today it was lunch with all of us, and that's exactly what happened
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Post by: Jane on May 10, 2014, 06:38:00 PM: Quote from: Ginny on May 10, 2014, 05:22:08 PM
Mary Linda and I had a delightful afternoon with Katie and Laura. We met up there with Laura's friend Megan and her mom Becky. Becky said to me, "I know you!" She worked as a student assistant in the campus library about 30 years ago.

Connections like this are fun.
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Post by: Jane on May 10, 2014, 06:38:25 PM: Quote from: Ginny on May 10, 2014, 05:33:53 PM
One of the stops on the tour was The Gift Gallery on Central Avenue. The owner, Melody, and I finally determined that we knew each other from being in DR Elmore's YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN together in 1976.

Twice in one day :)
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Post by: Jane on May 10, 2014, 06:39:27 PM: DR Cilla I love your Mother stories :)
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Post by: Ginny on May 10, 2014, 06:52:48 PM: Yes, DR Jane, it was quite a "way-back" day for me!
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 10, 2014, 06:52:54 PM: Quote from: Jane on May 10, 2014, 06:39:27 PM
DR Cilla I love your Mother stories :)

She is quite a character and a very smart lady
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2014, 07:06:03 PM: Quote from: vixmom on May 10, 2014, 04:10:08 PM
as I said VERY good friends in the production

Very ;)
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2014, 07:06:32 PM: Quote from: vixmom on May 10, 2014, 04:07:03 PM
John G I keep forgetting to extend my congratulations on you r great achievement! To have completed your Masters while simultaneously working full time and judging contests and writing two books.... I' worn out just typing that!

Thank you, Vixmom. No wonder I'm exhausted.
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2014, 07:08:26 PM: Quote from: Jane on May 10, 2014, 06:39:27 PM
DR Cilla I love your Mother stories :)

They are wonderful. My mother works in similar ways.
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 10, 2014, 07:10:10 PM: Quote from: John G. on May 10, 2014, 07:08:26 PM
Quote from: Jane on May 10, 2014, 06:39:27 PM
DR Cilla I love your Mother stories :)

They are wonderful. My mother works in similar ways.

Thanks John G
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2014, 07:18:32 PM: One of the things I've noticed now that I've started clearing paths in order to clean the house is how many Christmas presents I haven't been able to enjoy because of the bbq book and the last class. I've got books and CDs, DVDs and more waiting to be enjoyed.

It's kinda like Christmas all over again.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 10, 2014, 07:20:45 PM: DR Cilla, the truck stops would be the closest thing to a northeastern diner for the general vibe and large variety of foodstuffs night and day. These menus, though, have to be seen to be believed.
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2014, 07:35:10 PM: Third hour of "The Sorrow and the Pity." I think it's been better to approach this like a miniseries than watch it all in one sitting.

I would rather be at the STAGE show tonight.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 10, 2014, 08:00:41 PM: Well, good night, all ... till tomorrow night, when my next post shall be coming to you from Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Post by: Michael on May 10, 2014, 08:07:33 PM: Quote from: Mike on May 10, 2014, 04:07:14 AM
Last night I posted

Late Night Trivia Question

What do all the movies have in common. (Something very specific)

Greetings
Henry and June
The Split
The Flamingo Kid
Georgy Girl

I will give the answer later today so other people can try their hand at it.

And here is the answer

These are the first films to be rated by (But not necessary released first) by the MPAA in the following categories

Greetings X Rated (no longer used)
Henry and June (NC-17)
The Split (R)
The Flamingo Kid (PG-13, but Red Dawn was released first)
Georgy Girl (M later changed to GP and then to PG)

and I couldn't find the first G rated
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Post by: TCB on May 10, 2014, 08:32:19 PM: Quote from: vixmom on May 10, 2014, 04:00:14 PM
Do tother parts of the US have 24 hour diners with full menus or is that just a Long Island thing?

Yes, it is called Denny's.
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Post by: Laura on May 10, 2014, 08:32:35 PM: Good evening. I had a nice day outside today.
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2014, 08:35:19 PM: Quote from: ChasSmith on May 10, 2014, 08:00:41 PM
Well, good night, all ... till tomorrow night, when my next post shall be coming to you from Cincinnati, Ohio.

Travel vibes.
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2014, 08:43:09 PM: Watching Mary Martin in the TV version of Annie Get Your Gun. She's wonderful, so is John Raitt.
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Post by: TCB on May 10, 2014, 09:08:03 PM: Wow! What a shock. I tuned into my PBS station to watch the new Celtic Thunder Show tonight only to find out that George Donaldson, "the big brother" of the group died last month of a massive heart attack. He was only 46 years old.
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2014, 09:59:15 PM: That's sad news, TCB.
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2014, 09:59:58 PM: Really enjoyed Martin as Annie Oakley more than I thought I would. It made for a nice leadup to Sound of Music, watching her act with all of the kids.
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2014, 10:00:43 PM: Can we at least get this to page five?
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2014, 10:00:54 PM: One more.
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2014, 10:01:03 PM: Five!
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2014, 10:01:11 PM: And good night, all.
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Post by: bk on May 11, 2014, 12:46:31 AM: Show went up ten minutes late - four hours later it was over. The End.