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Title: THE LETTER
Post by: bk on June 10, 2014, 12:56:00 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes had letters, and now it is time for you to post until the lettered cows come home.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: bk on June 10, 2014, 12:56:42 AM
And the word of the day is: AMBROSIA!
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: FJL on June 10, 2014, 03:59:00 AM
So glad everything's working out to your satisfaction, BK.








Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Michael on June 10, 2014, 04:43:24 AM
good morning to all
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Michael on June 10, 2014, 04:54:01 AM
tod

Largest Home Theater System including 3D TV
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2014, 04:55:00 AM
It ain't over until the fat lady sings, as they say.


And I haven't sung yet.      :)
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Michael on June 10, 2014, 05:02:18 AM
And the word of the day is: AMBROSIA!

MOVIE OF THE DAY

(http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/images/reviews/177/1238921350_1.jpg)
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2014, 05:10:01 AM
This is how big AFRICA is...


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/africa_zpsd3e04bf8.jpg)
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Kerry on June 10, 2014, 05:47:26 AM
Yesterday seemed like an awfully long day for some reason.  Maybe it's just the heat, but the afternoons seem to just crawl by.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Ginny on June 10, 2014, 06:07:37 AM
Tuesday morning greetings!  We're off to Dayton today to donate to Clothes That Work (http://www.clothesthatwork.org) and to have lunch at Flyboy's Deli (http://flyboysdeli.com).  First, some AAUW computer work and a quick drop-off at the garage sale venue.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Druxy on June 10, 2014, 06:14:09 AM
TOD:

Gold

(I like the feel of it.)

 :D
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: elmore3003 on June 10, 2014, 06:26:57 AM
Good morning, all! I slept until 8:20, and I have little to accomplish this morning beyond paying a few bills and preparing to run my errands.

I thank those of you for the vibes and good wishes. I'm actually quite good. Three years ago, I had many a good cry over a broken friendship, and in the year following I wept over the fact that my goddaughter's mother claimed she was far too busy to give me any of her time, even though she was quite aware of the situation.  I stopped weeping about the mess two years ago this month. Retrieving my set of keys is a big step in closing the doors of my existence to them and I'm happy-sad t do this.

Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: elmore3003 on June 10, 2014, 06:31:47 AM
So, after I retrieve my keys from the doorman, I will head for physical therapy and then meet my friend Arlo for a cup of coffee at 72nd and Amsterdam. Then I will come home and hopefully find an email from my doctor regarding this biopsy referral and a report n the ROBERTA edits from Rob Berman.

I also have to deal with the Man from Philadelphia this week, and that needs a lot of patience and tact I'm not sure I currently possess.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: elmore3003 on June 10, 2014, 06:35:26 AM
DR vixmom, I'm so sorry to hear about your father-in-law.

DR JohnG, are you back in Texas?

DR slingshot, good news about Zach!

BK, I hope the email brings in lots of satisfactory resolutions today.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Good vibes for all today! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: FJL on June 10, 2014, 06:35:55 AM
Hugs to the vixfamily
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Jennifer on June 10, 2014, 06:42:43 AM
Vibes for DR Vixmom, her Father in law and for DR Elmore.!!

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Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Jennifer on June 10, 2014, 06:49:25 AM
BK re: the letter in the notes that they said they sent you

It seems like it must have been written prior to yesterday.  Unless they were able to whip it up in 10 minutes.  So maybe the person who was supposed to send it just didn't but everyone else assumed they had done it?  Adds an interesting element to the story (them having written a letter).
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Ginny on June 10, 2014, 06:56:34 AM
Vibes for Vixdad's Dad!
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2014, 07:00:11 AM
Happy Birthday, Judy!


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/judy_zps60f2af49.jpg)
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: John G. on June 10, 2014, 07:18:20 AM
Good morning, all.

Still in New Hampshire. Getting ready to go swimming.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: John G. on June 10, 2014, 07:19:32 AM
TOD:

Lobster. And more lobster. And more.

Had surf and turf for dinner last night and a lobster omelet this morning for breakfast. And there are still three lovelies in the fridge for later today.

And I don't get tired of it.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2014, 08:21:56 AM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/selfie_zpse14f9819.jpg)
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 10, 2014, 08:25:26 AM
I have neither been REBUKED nor PERUKED.

Of course, if both had happened, the REBUKER I would have held in contempt and sentenced him to an overnight stay in a cell (of my own design and choosing)
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 10, 2014, 08:25:33 AM
Huh?
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 10, 2014, 08:26:39 AM
~~~~~~~Warm and Healing Vibes/Good Feelings/Karmic Waves of Gladness to all here who needs 'em or wants 'em~~~~~~~
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Laura on June 10, 2014, 08:29:37 AM
Good morning.  A couple hours of hiking done before it got too warm.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Laura on June 10, 2014, 08:30:04 AM
TOD: An Airstream camping trailer with a new Toyota truck to tow it.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: ChasSmith on June 10, 2014, 08:35:06 AM
Good morning, all.  And a late one it is.  Got up at a normal time, but have been loafing around.

Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: ChasSmith on June 10, 2014, 08:35:21 AM
This weather is ridiculous.  The weeds need to be mowed in the worst way, but everything stays wet and the mower would have an unpleasant time of it.  And so would I.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: ChasSmith on June 10, 2014, 08:36:18 AM
Oh well, another day indoors.  Today, some music needs to be dealt with.  And so it shall be.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: ChasSmith on June 10, 2014, 08:38:28 AM
Also need to shop for some food. 
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: ChasSmith on June 10, 2014, 08:38:55 AM
Oh my.  That last post was so exciting it took us to PAGE 2!
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 10, 2014, 08:42:12 AM
TOD:

I'm torn.  No, it's true.

I'd either love a 5-BR, 4 1/2-bath luxury unit at The Dakota in NYC, or, barring that,

A Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum.  'Cause I love comfort and performance.  And I'm getting too old to squat down into a convertible sportster and too old to tolerate bumpy rides.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 10, 2014, 08:55:46 AM
That's my story, and I'm stickin' to it.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 10, 2014, 08:56:18 AM
Hello, everybody!

My name's Ron!

What's YOURS?
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Jane on June 10, 2014, 08:57:36 AM
From DR Cilla:
Quote
Well, in all fairness, his flight on the way up was cancelled.  For the return flight, he was sitting at my brother's house and looked at his ticket and noticed that his flight was leaving in an hour an 20 minutes, from an airport an hour and a half away.  Not going to make that one.

;D  Good thing he noticed before leaving for the airport.

When I was in Pittsburgh helping Craig after he moved home from Romania I had the wrong day.  Fortunately Keith realized in time for me to change my flight, which was fine as I needed two extra days and not simply the one I already thought I had.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 10, 2014, 08:59:25 AM
DR Elmo:  I have felt your sorrow at the loss of your friendship.  I recall a "recent" (this year?) meet-up you had with your goddaughter.  Is it safe to consider that relationship to be intact and unaffected by the rest of whatever has happened?
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Jane on June 10, 2014, 09:00:17 AM
VIBES FOR THE VIXGRANDFATHER!!!!!
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Jane on June 10, 2014, 09:01:29 AM
Excellent news regarding DD Zach!!!
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: John G. on June 10, 2014, 09:01:51 AM
Hello, everybody!

My name's Ron!

What's YOURS?


How about them eggrolls, Mr. Goldstone?
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Jane on June 10, 2014, 09:03:47 AM
This is how big AFRICA is...


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/africa_zpsd3e04bf8.jpg)

Wow!
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Jane on June 10, 2014, 09:13:15 AM


I thank those of you for the vibes and good wishes. I'm actually quite good.



I suppose the discussion for the keys to be left was more difficult.  I'm relieved you are good & hope you still are after the keys have been collected.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Amy on June 10, 2014, 10:13:47 AM
TOD:
I'd finally get a smartphone. I have a pay-as-you-go flip phone, which I barely use. People keep asking me to text them information and it's pretty embarrassing to say that I don't know how. And it gets more embarrassing every year.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Jrand74 on June 10, 2014, 10:14:06 AM
Continued vibes for DR ELMORE.

Continued Good News from MR BK about 'the situation"....NOT the guy on JERSEY SHORE.

Vibes for the FIL of DR VIXMOM.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Jrand74 on June 10, 2014, 10:14:27 AM
Wow - DR CILLA LIZ that was some story!
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Jrand74 on June 10, 2014, 10:14:54 AM
Did anyone else know that Martha Hyer passed away on May 31?  i must have missed the news.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Jrand74 on June 10, 2014, 10:16:30 AM
She was never a particular favorite of mine, but I usually liked seeing her in her roles.  She was also the aunt of a long-time friend of mine, Anne Swanson.....

(http://ilarge.listal.com/image/156450/936full-martha-hyer.jpg)
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Jrand74 on June 10, 2014, 10:21:38 AM
Martha also at one time owned and beautiful William Krisel-designed home in the Hollywood Hills.  She was also an avid collector of art.  TOD:  I would like to own this house.

http://paradiseleased.wordpress.com/2011/05/11/hyer-up-in-the-hills-the-martha-hyer-residence/
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: MBarnum on June 10, 2014, 10:24:11 AM
Did anyone else know that Martha Hyer passed away on May 31?  i must have missed the news.

I only just learned of this today, myself.

Mona Freeman, has also passed away, I found.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: bk on June 10, 2014, 10:37:35 AM
I'm up, I'm up - eight hours of sleep.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: bk on June 10, 2014, 10:39:35 AM
Jennifer, I'm sure the letter was written when they said it was, just as I'm sure it was never sent, just as I'm sure it was written two weeks after the stuff began, just as I'm sure it was written because I'd met with someone who'd called them and told them I was really annoyed at not having been apprised of what was going on.  In fact, I have it from one person at least who told me specifically she'd been told she could not talk to me about anything.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: ryacko on June 10, 2014, 10:51:27 AM
BK, the letter debacle. Oy. I mean really, "Oh, we sent it twice and one needs signature"? Bet they didn't give you a tracking number as proof.

Sounds like someone was afraid to send it, or someone kept not giving approval to send it after it was written, lest they paint themselves guilty as charged. I do hope this resolves swiftly for you, honoring your true side of the story.

I'm with you on City of Angels. Always loved the music and the show, and have lots of friends in the one night event. On the fence about going because of the way that group has treated me along the way.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2014, 10:59:13 AM
I AM NOT YELLING!!!   I AM JUST GETTING MY POINT ACROSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2014, 10:59:43 AM
Ah, there.  I feel so much better now!      :)
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2014, 11:00:17 AM
CAP LOCK is such a great way to express yourself on the Internet.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2014, 11:04:07 AM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/elementofsurprise_zps40bf31e4.jpg)
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2014, 11:28:31 AM
That's some Christmas poinsettia, DR Jrand63!
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2014, 11:33:00 AM
Here is a new real estate tactic that is generating some buzz (positive and negative). Video "sales clips" intended to move high-end real estate. They're selling a "lifestyle," not a house. In this case, the attractive couple featured in the sales video are the actual sales agent and his wife. The property they're selling is a 2 million dollar condo in the heart of Minneapolis:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3RiV9zJfCk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3RiV9zJfCk)

And HERE is the inevitable parody - quite funny:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpFB9pxicWo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpFB9pxicWo)
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2014, 11:33:36 AM
Slow news day here at HHW!
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2014, 11:33:59 AM
Let's move right along (nothing to see here, folks!) to...
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2014, 11:34:24 AM
PAGE 3!!!
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: bk on June 10, 2014, 11:52:01 AM
RYacko, yes, it's just hard to want to go see one of those shows there - although this time they at least have a director who's done okay work there.  But I just don't know that I can be supportive of them again.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: ryacko on June 10, 2014, 12:01:44 PM
I didn't see who was directing City of Angels.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: George on June 10, 2014, 12:35:35 PM
This is how big AFRICA is...


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/africa_zpsd3e04bf8.jpg)

Wow!

I know!  I've seen this image a few times over the last several months and it still really surprises me.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: bk on June 10, 2014, 12:35:39 PM
Joel Bishoff - he directed something else I saw there that was - well - okay, which is better than most of the stuff I see there.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Ginny on June 10, 2014, 12:43:21 PM
And we're back from a very nice trip to Dayton.  The clothing drop-off was easy-peasy and lunch at Flyboys Deli was great.  We will definitely be going back.  We had a nice drive around my former workplace to see the beginnings of some major reconstruction and a little browse around Barnes & Noble.  Last stop was the garage sale venue, where we contributed a few more things and had a look around.  It has all the makings of a very profitable event!
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: ryacko on June 10, 2014, 12:45:04 PM
Oh, Joel! I've worked with him twice and loved it. 

But I've not seen his work  at MTG in their 29 hour reading madness. I've only worked with him on fully rehearsed pieces, one musical, one play.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Michael on June 10, 2014, 01:11:34 PM
I've had a smelly sewer back up in my home today, The plumber is on the way.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: George on June 10, 2014, 01:21:24 PM
I've had a smelly sewer back up in my home today, The plumber is on the way.

Yikes! :o
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 10, 2014, 01:21:27 PM
I've had a smelly sewer back up in my home today, The plumber is on the way.

Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.  Thanks for sharing!  :D
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Jrand74 on June 10, 2014, 01:46:03 PM
Plumbing vibes for DR MIKE.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Jrand74 on June 10, 2014, 01:46:32 PM
Yes DR SINGDAW that is a poinsettia for the AGES....or the aged, as the case may be.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: elmore3003 on June 10, 2014, 02:31:00 PM
DR Elmo:  I have felt your sorrow at the loss of your friendship.  I recall a "recent" (this year?) meet-up you had with your goddaughter.  Is it safe to consider that relationship to be intact and unaffected by the rest of whatever has happened?

I hope so! I have made a conscientious effort to be positive whenever she mentions something about her parents. I hope that I never so anything to drag her into the middle.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: elmore3003 on June 10, 2014, 02:31:25 PM
And I am home and very sleepy at the moment.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2014, 02:36:36 PM
the lettered cows


The lettered cows are also very moo-sical:


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/cowcomposers_zps74dd4c33.jpg)
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2014, 02:37:35 PM
Plumbing vibes for DR MIKE.

DITTO, indeed!      :P
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: bk on June 10, 2014, 03:16:54 PM
I'm not going to go, RYacko - just talked to Marsha Kramer, who said that the AEA tickets are usually bad seats due to the small house and it just all seems so bloody cocky to me over there - I just don't want to support that group in any way. 
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: ryacko on June 10, 2014, 04:23:05 PM
Oy, that sounds awful, BK. At least in Glendale, you could get decent seats, even in the balcony for AEA price.
As much as I'd love to schmooze with Joel, I am not paying them for bad seats
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: MBarnum on June 10, 2014, 04:29:00 PM
Two posts in two hours!? I don't want to be around when BK starts bitch-slapping from here to eternity.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: MBarnum on June 10, 2014, 04:32:09 PM
I am so totally groggy today. Just haven't woken up at all. I guess I had a few nights of sleep that were too restless...and full of bizarro dreams involving superheros, witches, living in a campus dorm, and many other odds and ends.

Mostly odds.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Jane on June 10, 2014, 04:40:44 PM
TOD:
I'd finally get a smartphone. I have a pay-as-you-go flip phone, which I barely use. People keep asking me to text them information and it's pretty embarrassing to say that I don't know how. And it gets more embarrassing every year.

I know plenty of people who refuse to text so don't be embarrassed.  Those smart phones are too big to fit in my jeans pocket.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Jane on June 10, 2014, 04:41:21 PM
Did anyone else know that Martha Hyer passed away on May 31?  i must have missed the news.

I did not know.  That is a lovely photo of her.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Jane on June 10, 2014, 04:52:48 PM
Here is a new real estate tactic that is generating some buzz (positive and negative). Video "sales clips" intended to move high-end real estate. They're selling a "lifestyle," not a house. In this case, the attractive couple featured in the sales video are the actual sales agent and his wife. The property they're selling is a 2 million dollar condo in the heart of Minneapolis:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3RiV9zJfCk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3RiV9zJfCk)

And HERE is the inevitable parody - quite funny:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpFB9pxicWo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpFB9pxicWo)

I found the original ad funny, as in unbelievable they did that, but not the parody.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: bk on June 10, 2014, 04:53:37 PM
Page three?  Really?
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: bk on June 10, 2014, 04:53:43 PM
REALLY?
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Jane on June 10, 2014, 04:54:01 PM
I've had a smelly sewer back up in my home today, The plumber is on the way.

Yuck!!!!!
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: bk on June 10, 2014, 04:54:08 PM
REALLY???
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Jane on June 10, 2014, 04:54:18 PM
I've had a smelly sewer back up in my home today, The plumber is on the way.

Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.  Thanks for sharing!  :D

;D
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: bk on June 10, 2014, 04:55:13 PM
REALLY???REALLY???
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: bk on June 10, 2014, 04:55:24 PM
I gotta tell you.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: FJL on June 10, 2014, 04:56:53 PM
A lot of hullaballoo and hoo-ha over the way the Tonys handled the In memoriam slot.


New York Times article
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/06/10/tony-awards-face-criticism-over-in-memoriam-segment/

Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: bk on June 10, 2014, 04:57:46 PM
Had another interesting conversation with one of the acting faculty who'd had an interesting conversation with one of the important parties regarding the letter - they admitted to him something that was interesting and which works strongly in my favor, so strongly that in fact I would be surprised if I didn't get the little that I've asked for - however, armed with all of our new information, the attorney is drafting a follow-up letter should they not reply to us in the time requested (that would be by next Monday, unless they're using business days, which means they'd have until Wednesday.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: bk on June 10, 2014, 04:58:22 PM
Shortly I shall be on my way with Miss Kay Cole to Genghis Cohen for what will hopefully be not only a yummilicious dinner, but an interesting one as well.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Jane on June 10, 2014, 04:59:10 PM
DR Elmo:  I have felt your sorrow at the loss of your friendship.  I recall a "recent" (this year?) meet-up you had with your goddaughter.  Is it safe to consider that relationship to be intact and unaffected by the rest of whatever has happened?

I hope so! I have made a conscientious effort to be positive whenever she mentions something about her parents. I hope that I never so anything to drag her into the middle.

Your relationship has been very special.  This would have been the greatest loss.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Jane on June 10, 2014, 05:01:30 PM
Since there hasn't been news from DR Mike.....


PLUMBING VIBES!!!!!
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Laura on June 10, 2014, 05:39:26 PM
I have spent part of this afternoon watching clips of the Tony performances. There's a few shows I hope don't end up in my season ticket package.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: KevinH on June 10, 2014, 05:47:21 PM
A lot of hullaballoo and hoo-ha over the way the Tonys handled the In memoriam slot.


New York Times article
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/06/10/tony-awards-face-criticism-over-in-memoriam-segment/





I could have done without Jennifer Hudson and Sting, personally.  There would have been plenty of time for the In Memoriam segment.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: KevinH on June 10, 2014, 05:49:20 PM
Had another interesting conversation with one of the acting faculty who'd had an interesting conversation with one of the important parties regarding the letter - they admitted to him something that was interesting and which works strongly in my favor, so strongly that in fact I would be surprised if I didn't get the little that I've asked for - however, armed with all of our new information, the attorney is drafting a follow-up letter should they not reply to us in the time requested (that would be by next Monday, unless they're using business days, which means they'd have until Wednesday.





Glad to hear things seem to be going your way!
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: elmore3003 on June 10, 2014, 05:49:49 PM
Twenty years ago today, my mother went into a Dayton hospital and died there ten days later.  I remember sitting in the waiting room and watching the O.J. Simpson Bronco chase on the TV there. Every day I would drive to Dayton in the morning, see my mother, go down to the hospital cafeteria and work on the numbers I was writing for BK's Christmas on Broadway recording. Each evening, I would drive to a Fed Ex location and send the music back to Lanny.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: George on June 10, 2014, 06:02:08 PM
Here is a new real estate tactic that is generating some buzz (positive and negative). Video "sales clips" intended to move high-end real estate. They're selling a "lifestyle," not a house. In this case, the attractive couple featured in the sales video are the actual sales agent and his wife. The property they're selling is a 2 million dollar condo in the heart of Minneapolis:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3RiV9zJfCk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3RiV9zJfCk)

And HERE is the inevitable parody - quite funny:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpFB9pxicWo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpFB9pxicWo)

I found the original ad funny, as in unbelievable they did that, but not the parody.

I'm still at work, but the parody video doesn't work for me at all.  The original does, but I'll have to wait until I get home to view the other one. :-\
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: George on June 10, 2014, 06:09:23 PM
A lot of hullaballoo and hoo-ha over the way the Tonys handled the In memoriam slot.


New York Times article
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/06/10/tony-awards-face-criticism-over-in-memoriam-segment/

I could have done without Jennifer Hudson and Sting, personally.  There would have been plenty of time for the In Memoriam segment.

Exactly!  Although there's no real correlation, Sting had a PBS special for his show a couple of months ago.  Anyone who watched that are probably a lot of the same people who watch the Tony Awards.  There's no need for that kind of duplication. 

Just my 2¢. :)
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Jane on June 10, 2014, 06:12:16 PM
I have spent part of this afternoon watching clips of the Tony performances. There's a few shows I hope don't end up in my season ticket package.

Speaking of the Tony's.......When I wondered what I missed on Tony night why didn't anyone mention the thank you to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival here in Ashland?
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Jane on June 10, 2014, 06:13:14 PM
Twenty years ago today, my mother went into a Dayton hospital and died there ten days later.  I remember sitting in the waiting room and watching the O.J. Simpson Bronco chase on the TV there. Every day I would drive to Dayton in the morning, see my mother, go down to the hospital cafeteria and work on the numbers I was writing for BK's Christmas on Broadway recording. Each evening, I would drive to a Fed Ex location and send the music back to Lanny.

It must have been good to have your music to work on.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: elmore3003 on June 10, 2014, 06:16:31 PM
There is a person on Facebook who's a friend of the composer's daughter, and, whenever he posts about the GOLDEN APPLE vocal score I edited, he always makes sure to mention that in the number "Doomed Doomed Doomed" I let a typo by my copyist, where the word "Now" is spelled "Bow," get past me. Well, I'm embarrassed that in my quest for publishing perfection I let one word in a zillion be incorrect, but I am getting more pissed that this oaf has been posting this over and over since 2012!
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Ginny on June 10, 2014, 06:18:25 PM
Twenty years ago today, my mother went into a Dayton hospital and died there ten days later.  I remember sitting in the waiting room and watching the O.J. Simpson Bronco chase on the TV there. Every day I would drive to Dayton in the morning, see my mother, go down to the hospital cafeteria and work on the numbers I was writing for BK's Christmas on Broadway recording. Each evening, I would drive to a Fed Ex location and send the music back to Lanny.

And twenty years ago today, Richard and Rob and I were in Phoenix visiting my mother.  We had been out shopping for comic books for Rob and got home as the Bronco chase was in progress.  I, of course, had no idea what you were going through back here in Ohio, DR Elmore, and was shocked to find your mother's obituary in the newspapers that accumulated while we were away.  I'm glad we were back in time to attend the funeral and give you a big hug.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2014, 06:21:47 PM
hello boys and girls
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2014, 06:24:32 PM
Magic Mirror, tell me pray
Have all my friends had fun at play?
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2014, 06:32:33 PM
Twenty years ago today we were vacationing ta our time share in Kissimee with my parents and the one year old Vixter.. One night  after  being tired from trekking around  Disney, my parents decided to stay in and watch the Vixter and allow Vixdad and I to go out for a nice dinner, just the two of us

we went to a small steak house  in Orlando to find  the staff kept disappearing into the bar room and other diners kept leaping up from their dinners to wander into the bar... since our meal hadn't yet arrived  we wandered over to the bar to find everyone watching the slow speed chase
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2014, 06:35:52 PM
TOD
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Jane on June 10, 2014, 06:36:55 PM
There is a person on Facebook who's a friend of the composer's daughter, and, whenever he posts about the GOLDEN APPLE vocal score I edited, he always makes sure to mention that in the number "Doomed Doomed Doomed" I let a typo by my copyist, where the word "Now" is spelled "Bow," get past me. Well, I'm embarrassed that in my quest for publishing perfection I let one word in a zillion be incorrect, but I am getting more pissed that this oaf has been posting this over and over since 2012!

Does he think it is funny?
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Jane on June 10, 2014, 06:37:59 PM
DR Vixmom I like your TOD.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Jane on June 10, 2014, 06:39:09 PM
I would like a little winter cottage on the coast of Southern California.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: elmore3003 on June 10, 2014, 06:39:27 PM
There is a person on Facebook who's a friend of the composer's daughter, and, whenever he posts about the GOLDEN APPLE vocal score I edited, he always makes sure to mention that in the number "Doomed Doomed Doomed" I let a typo by my copyist, where the word "Now" is spelled "Bow," get past me. Well, I'm embarrassed that in my quest for publishing perfection I let one word in a zillion be incorrect, but I am getting more pissed that this oaf has been posting this over and over since 2012!

Does he think it is funny?

I don't think so, but how the hell do I know what he means? To me he's saying, Houston there's a problem.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: John G. on June 10, 2014, 06:43:38 PM
There is a person on Facebook who's a friend of the composer's daughter, and, whenever he posts about the GOLDEN APPLE vocal score I edited, he always makes sure to mention that in the number "Doomed Doomed Doomed" I let a typo by my copyist, where the word "Now" is spelled "Bow," get past me. Well, I'm embarrassed that in my quest for publishing perfection I let one word in a zillion be incorrect, but I am getting more pissed that this oaf has been posting this over and over since 2012!

Does he think it is funny?

I don't think so, but how the hell do I know what he means? To me he's saying, Houston there's a problem.

He's a buffoon and a poltroon, and his comment on Facebook only made him look worse.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2014, 06:56:02 PM
TOD   A bass flute
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Jane on June 10, 2014, 06:56:44 PM
I like DR Johns take that it makes him look bad.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: elmore3003 on June 10, 2014, 07:08:46 PM
I like DR Johns take that it makes him look bad.

I think my response to him made it clear that he wasn't amusing me.  What I honestly think is that he's using that typo as a validation for his own existence in the cosmos.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Michael on June 10, 2014, 07:09:18 PM
The plumbing has been fixed

The aroma has been placated

The floors and tubs and basins have been scrubbed with clorex
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2014, 07:10:58 PM
I like DR Johns take that it makes him look bad.

Dr. Johns is a porno shop here.... I burst out laughing when I read the first 4 words of your post as I was skimming the new posts
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: elmore3003 on June 10, 2014, 07:13:05 PM
I like DR Johns take that it makes him look bad.

Dr. Johns is a porno shop here.... I burst out laughing when I read the first 4 words of your post as I was skimming the new posts

He's a writer . . . he's a porn shop . . . he's a writer . . . he's a porn shop . . .

Well, DR JohnG, your secret's out!
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2014, 07:14:07 PM
I like DR Johns take that it makes him look bad.

Dr. Johns is a porno shop here.... I burst out laughing when I read the first 4 words of your post as I was skimming the new posts

I assume you know this because you were shopping for Elmores' birthday  :)
 
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2014, 07:14:29 PM
oh looky here!  I find page 5!!
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: elmore3003 on June 10, 2014, 07:24:57 PM
I like DR Johns take that it makes him look bad.

Dr. Johns is a porno shop here.... I burst out laughing when I read the first 4 words of your post as I was skimming the new posts

I assume you know this because you were shopping for Elmores' birthday  :)
 

It's in September, so she has plenty of time to shop.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2014, 07:33:24 PM
I like DR Johns take that it makes him look bad.

Dr. Johns is a porno shop here.... I burst out laughing when I read the first 4 words of your post as I was skimming the new posts

I assume you know this because you were shopping for Elmores' birthday  :)
 

It's in September, so she has plenty of time to shop.
'

gotta keep the VCR fed  :)
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2014, 07:34:29 PM
Is it too late to have another serving of shepherd's pie?
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: George on June 10, 2014, 07:35:14 PM
The plumbing has been fixed

The aroma has been placated

The floors and tubs and basins have been scrubbed with clorex

VERY good news, Mike!!
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: George on June 10, 2014, 07:35:56 PM
Is it too late to have another serving of shepherd's pie?


Shepherd's pie peppered with actual shepherd on top??

;)
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: ChasSmith on June 10, 2014, 07:37:56 PM
Is vixmom posting from the diner?
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: George on June 10, 2014, 07:40:10 PM
And on that note (E-flat), I'm outta here.  I'm going over to my sister's so that she can pay me her half for the gift that we got our mother for her (our mother's) birthday next week...a meat grinder attachment for a KitchenAid Mixer. 

What a coinkydink...speaking of shepherd's pie. :))
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: George on June 10, 2014, 07:40:29 PM
Until later!
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2014, 07:56:21 PM
Is vixmom posting from the diner?

Vixmom has decided that  it is indeed the PERFECT time for another piece of the delicious shepherds pie  made by the lovely and talented the Vixter

Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2014, 07:57:33 PM
ground  beef, onions, peas, mushrooms, brown gravy and topped with  oh lovely golden browned bubbly
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2014, 07:57:53 PM
MASH!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2014, 07:58:29 PM
what?  A car turning into my driveway this late at night   
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2014, 07:58:40 PM
 a man rushing up the walkway?
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2014, 07:58:51 PM
a knock at the door?
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2014, 07:59:29 PM
Why DR Chas, come in,come in... there is plenty left to share!
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: John G. on June 10, 2014, 08:04:22 PM
I could use some of the profits from my namesake business.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2014, 08:12:59 PM
thank you all for the vibes  we just spoke to VixGranny,  VixGrandad is feeling better 
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: ChasSmith on June 10, 2014, 08:23:35 PM
I know I'm dieting, but

I WANT THAT SHEPHERD'S PIE.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2014, 08:29:08 PM
I know I'm dieting, but

I WANT THAT SHEPHERD'S PIE.

I am not trying to taunt you... but i am really proud of the Vixters  she did a great job of this!  She made two helf trays Saturday and only one was eaten  at the fair  we are enjoying the second one now
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: ChasSmith on June 10, 2014, 08:36:39 PM
And to think, she did this at age one!  That is so admirable 

oops never mind, it seems that earlier post was about something else...
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2014, 08:38:34 PM
VixGrandad is feeling better


Great news!!!     :)
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: singdaw on June 10, 2014, 08:38:53 PM
MASH!!!!!!!!


Even better news!!!     ;)
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2014, 08:50:29 PM
well getting dozyy good night all
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: TCB on June 10, 2014, 09:38:02 PM
Yesterday seemed like an awfully long day for some reason.  Maybe it's just the heat, but the afternoons seem to just crawl by.


Doesn't that sound like a line from a Tennessee Williams play?  Something said by, maybe, Maggie the Cat?
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: TCB on June 10, 2014, 09:45:43 PM
I have neither been REBUKED nor PERUKED.

Of course, if both had happened, the REBUKER I would have held in contempt and sentenced him to an overnight stay in a cell (of my own design and choosing)


I think Ron is showing his kinky side.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: TCB on June 10, 2014, 10:25:27 PM
Here is a new real estate tactic that is generating some buzz (positive and negative). Video "sales clips" intended to move high-end real estate. They're selling a "lifestyle," not a house. In this case, the attractive couple featured in the sales video are the actual sales agent and his wife. The property they're selling is a 2 million dollar condo in the heart of Minneapolis:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3RiV9zJfCk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3RiV9zJfCk)

And HERE is the inevitable parody - quite funny:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpFB9pxicWo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpFB9pxicWo)


I would buy him it!
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: bk on June 10, 2014, 10:27:13 PM
Back from an incredibly fun and ultimately illuminating dinner.  I took ten of the Abner kids out, along with Kay Cole and her ever-lovin' Michael Lamont to be there as witnesses to what was said and how questions were asked.  The main point was to let them all know how much fun I had working with them.  I then filled them in about the bad business and brought them up to date.  Then we all ate a whole mess o' food, and then I began with some simple questions.  I told them not to answer anything they weren't comfortable with and that I wasn't interested and didn't need to know the content of the conversations they'd had with the person they'd been required to speak to.

And what I heard was everything I kind of knew I'd hear - some people had nothing much to say because that's how it had gone for them.  But others?  Wow.  Everything I could have wanted to bolster what we already basically knew and some new information that was so mind-boggling as to defy credulity.  My mouth was on the floor.  And a couple of other little bombshells, more of which are coming privately later on the phone.  With all this new information, a second letter will be drafted and sent, probably on Thursday, and if anyone thought the first one was strong, this one will be ten times stronger.  The lawyer and I will discuss and if he feels there could be a big enough payday at the end of this, we may just go ahead and take this to the next step, if everything they're doing isn't halted immediately and confirmed to us by e-mail and the apology delivered, including now an apology from two people directly tied to the theater department, who so overstepped their bounds it's actually laughable.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: TCB on June 10, 2014, 10:49:49 PM
A lot of hullaballoo and hoo-ha over the way the Tonys handled the In memoriam slot.


New York Times article
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/06/10/tony-awards-face-criticism-over-in-memoriam-segment/



Looking at the AFTER MIDNIGHT ad next to the article, I would love to know how many hours of Photoshopping was done on Ms. LaBelle's photo.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: TCB on June 10, 2014, 10:59:27 PM
A lot of hullaballoo and hoo-ha over the way the Tonys handled the In memoriam slot.


New York Times article
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/06/10/tony-awards-face-criticism-over-in-memoriam-segment/

I could have done without Jennifer Hudson and Sting, personally.  There would have been plenty of time for the In Memoriam segment.

Exactly!  Although there's no real correlation, Sting had a PBS special for his show a couple of months ago.  Anyone who watched that are probably a lot of the same people who watch the Tony Awards.  There's no need for that kind of duplication. 

Just my 2¢. :)


The real point is that the broadcast ran nine minutes over its three hour time period, what difference would another two minutes and forty seconds make.
Title: Re: THE LETTER
Post by: George on June 11, 2014, 12:10:43 AM
Here is a new real estate tactic that is generating some buzz (positive and negative). Video "sales clips" intended to move high-end real estate. They're selling a "lifestyle," not a house. In this case, the attractive couple featured in the sales video are the actual sales agent and his wife. The property they're selling is a 2 million dollar condo in the heart of Minneapolis:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3RiV9zJfCk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3RiV9zJfCk)

And HERE is the inevitable parody - quite funny:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpFB9pxicWo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpFB9pxicWo)


I would buy him it!

Ditto! ;)