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Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on June 22, 2014, 12:09:54 AM

Title: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: bk on June 22, 2014, 12:09:54 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes had a Levin Fix, and now it is time for you to post until the cows from Brazil come home.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: bk on June 22, 2014, 12:10:52 AM
And the word of the day is: EPITHALAMION!
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Post by: George on June 22, 2014, 12:24:19 AM
~~~Break Legs Vibes for a Great Show Tonight!!~~~
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Post by: Michael on June 22, 2014, 01:22:35 AM
I woke up very early today so I might as well finish packing and get ready for the flight home. Oh joy oh rapture. I've started not to enjoy it.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: Michael on June 22, 2014, 01:23:11 AM
Everyone have a great day.
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Post by: George on June 22, 2014, 01:34:54 AM
Yesterday, I got up early to help my sister and niece set up the canopy for their PFLAG booth at this weekend's Pride, then I went to work, then I went to a house re-warming party.  What's a house re-warming party, you ask?  Well, let me tell you.  My friend Brian and his husband Scott had been renting the house that they're living in for about 10 years, and they were finally able to buy it from the owner.  There were quite a few people there, and many that I didn't know.  After it got dark, Brian and Scott started twirling fire-balls (or whatever they're really called)!!  They were pretty good, too!  It was all very entertaining.  I did have a great time and chatted with friends and ate and enjoyed being there and then came home.  I'm sure that the party is still going on. ;)
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: George on June 22, 2014, 01:35:26 AM
I woke up very early today so I might as well finish packing and get ready for the flight home. Oh joy oh rapture. I've started not to enjoy it.

~~~Travel Vibes, Mike!!~~~
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: George on June 22, 2014, 01:35:55 AM
Here's blurry evidence of Brian and Scott's fire-ball twirling:
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: George on June 22, 2014, 01:49:43 AM
Yesterday, FJL wrote:
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I'm waiting for someone else to do "The Solstice with the Molstess"

I laughed out loud at this.  It just tickled me. ;D
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: George on June 22, 2014, 01:58:07 AM
I'm now ketchuping on all of yesterday's posts.
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Post by: George on June 22, 2014, 02:13:15 AM
Today, I will be walking in the Pride Parade with my sister and niece and their PFLAG group.  Fortunately, I don't have to get up as early as I did yesterday.  It starts at noon, so I just have to get there by about 11:30 or so.  AND I must remember sunscreen.  I bought a new bottle only last month, so I have plenty.  After the parade is over, I'm going to visit my friend Christine who will be working the beer garden at the Pride event.  I'll probably hang around until about 5:00 pm, when I'll help them take down their canopy and booth stuffs. 
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Post by: George on June 22, 2014, 02:15:02 AM
After that, I have to meet with the vice-president of Theater Artists Olympia (I'm the treasurer) and I think we are going to figure out some stuff for our upcoming elections.  My position isn't up, but all the others are.  I'm sure that any of the nominees would be good, but I hope that not EVERY position has a new person.  We do need some continuity.  The president position wasn't supposed to be elected this go-around, but the soon-to-be-past president essentially quit a couple of months ago, and it was decided to elect someone new instead of appoint for the rest of his term (the entire second year of a two-year term).
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Post by: George on June 22, 2014, 02:15:28 AM
And now, to bed.

Have a good day, all!
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: singdaw on June 22, 2014, 04:01:22 AM
~ ~ ~ SAFEST OF TRAVEL VIBES ~ ~ ~ for DR Mike!
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: singdaw on June 22, 2014, 04:02:13 AM
~ ~ ~ BREAK-A-LEG SHOW VIBES ~ ~ ~ for bk and crew for tonight's performance!!!!!





Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: singdaw on June 22, 2014, 04:02:53 AM
The two Ira Levin novels mentioned in today's notes are now installed on my Kindle. I've never read any of Ira's work.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: singdaw on June 22, 2014, 04:03:41 AM
I've got bk's Drat! The Cat! in a box here somewhere.  I notice it is not available on Amazon or iTunes for streaming.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: singdaw on June 22, 2014, 05:07:09 AM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/sunrise4_zps9e16a061.jpg)


Sunrise over the Hudson River.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: singdaw on June 22, 2014, 05:08:48 AM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/sunrise5_zps59f3cb4c.jpg)
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: singdaw on June 22, 2014, 05:11:14 AM
And the word of the day is: EPITHALAMION!


Didn't Lerner & Loewe adapt this into a musical?
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Post by: singdaw on June 22, 2014, 05:13:37 AM
A $50 hardback book, found for free on this morning's dog walk!


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/book1_zps18d3cfd0.jpg)
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: singdaw on June 22, 2014, 05:14:01 AM
It's like they knew I was coming!      :)
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Post by: Kerry on June 22, 2014, 05:33:55 AM
Ah-- the SECOND day of Summer!
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Post by: KevinH on June 22, 2014, 05:43:01 AM
Good morning!
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Post by: KevinH on June 22, 2014, 05:44:18 AM
I'm going to see Side Show at the Kennedy Center today.   It got a great review in the Post.  I'm really looking forward to it!
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: singdaw on June 22, 2014, 05:50:20 AM
I'm going to see Side Show at the Kennedy Center today.   It got a great review in the Post.  I'm really looking forward to it!


Have fun, DR KevinH!  The New York Times was mostly complimentary, as well:
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/21/theater/side-show-in-a-new-production-at-the-kennedy-center.html?module=Search&mabReward=relbias%3Ar&_r=0
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: ChasSmith on June 22, 2014, 05:54:09 AM
Good morning, all.

Stayed up VERY late, so could have used a couple more hours.  Oh well.  I'm up.

Coffee!
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: ChasSmith on June 22, 2014, 05:56:52 AM
I will be out and about, so, E&T through morning and afternoon.  Going to the theatuh, actually.  Back this evening.

Have a wonderful sunny summer Sunday, everyone!
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 22, 2014, 06:00:01 AM
Oh.  Didn't say what I'm going to see!  Harvey Fierstein's CASA VALENTINA.  It closes next week.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: ChasSmith on June 22, 2014, 06:03:45 AM
Break leg vibes to BK & Sandy & Company!
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: ChasSmith on June 22, 2014, 06:15:20 AM
And now I am off.  I hear breakfast foodstuffs, as yet to be determined, calling my name.  I must be polite and answer.  Oh yes I must.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: ChasSmith on June 22, 2014, 06:16:54 AM
But before I take my leave,

PAGE 2!
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on June 22, 2014, 06:52:28 AM
And the word of the day is: EPITHALAMION!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  THE ANNIVERSARY SONG
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: Laura on June 22, 2014, 07:19:03 AM
Good morning.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: elmore3003 on June 22, 2014, 07:29:38 AM
Good morning, all! I did not head down to Toyland this morning. I must get there on Tuesday or Wednesday, depending on the super's finishing up the ceiling. I am hoping he will be here tomorrow, as he said.

Today I must deal with the ROBERTA liner notes and trim the wordy excesses of the notes from the Man From Philadelphia. I sent him a first draft on the reconstruction of the score that was 3327 words long. His "edit" was 3341 words. I re-edited the piece, got it to 3266 words, and his "edit" came back last night at 3448 words!  Now, I'm not paying the recording bills, but I cannot wait till the yelling begins about keeping word counts down for the recording booklet!

Last Friday, I sent DR Benan email about his current status, and he wrote back:
I'm just swamped at work and I had a tooth pulled a couple of days ago. I'll be around very soon.


Instead of all the speculating, one could easily contact him. That said, i am concerned about DR Dan M.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: Jane on June 22, 2014, 09:29:50 AM
From DR Singdaw:
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Oh, DR Jane - I meant the place with all the beer bottles.


But the park is nice, too.

LOL and I gave you a long response too.

I liked the place with the beer bottles even though I don't like beer.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: Jane on June 22, 2014, 09:33:02 AM
From DR Cilla:
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Oh, did you hear there is an electric Harley.....LOL.....it's true, but can you even imagine a biker on a Harley that he can't rev and make noise?  Ain't gonna happen

 ;D
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: MBarnum on June 22, 2014, 09:45:39 AM
Another beautiful day here in Salem, Oregon, 97301. I just wish I could wake up. Maybe a nap will do the trick.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: Jrand74 on June 22, 2014, 09:53:49 AM
Interesting posts yesterday about all and sundry - Nazi sopranos, opera houses, Kritzerland In NYC....
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 22, 2014, 09:55:26 AM
The pictures of the old Met reminds me of the finale of the movie THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS wherein the cast comes out and sings the title song three years before it was written.....in the Hippodrome four years after it was torn down.   :o
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 22, 2014, 09:56:13 AM
Wow DR SINGDAW....pancakes AND a free book.....where did you find it?
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: singdaw on June 22, 2014, 10:29:00 AM
Amongst a box of books on someone's front curb that said, "Take: Free!"      :)
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: singdaw on June 22, 2014, 10:29:21 AM
The book, that is.


Not the pancakes.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: bk on June 22, 2014, 10:45:09 AM
I'm up - maybe I got eight hours, but I'm not sure.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: FJL on June 22, 2014, 11:41:54 AM
Thank you, George!!!
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: FJL on June 22, 2014, 11:42:09 AM
Break legs to BK and company.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: FJL on June 22, 2014, 11:45:03 AM
Been busy with work, which is wonderful.  The work for a client with 12 companies needed to be done, and the issues involved have been really interesting.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: FJL on June 22, 2014, 11:45:47 AM
Must take a step back and try to catch up a bit.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: FJL on June 22, 2014, 11:46:37 AM
Ira Levin's son Nick happens to be an excellent composer.  I wonder if they wrote any songs together.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: FJL on June 22, 2014, 12:02:21 PM
vixmom, contact info is sent
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: FJL on June 22, 2014, 12:03:33 PM
BK is a sprint away from 76500.  is that a round enough milestone?
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 22, 2014, 12:48:29 PM
You showed great restraint DR SINGDAW - I would have taken the whole box.
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Post by: Ginny on June 22, 2014, 12:55:10 PM
Sunday afternoon greetings!  We joined Rob and Mary Linda at their church today, then went to IKEA for lunch and shopping.  We brought home a new sink, vanity, and medicine cabinet for the upstairs bathroom, which they are now assembling.  Tomorrow we'll call the plumber about installing the sink and the electrician for work that needs to be done all over the house.  Oh, and I have to start looking for new flooring for the upstairs bath.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: bk on June 22, 2014, 01:37:24 PM
Page two?  Really?
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: vixmom on June 22, 2014, 02:05:09 PM
vixmom, contact info is sent

thank you !!
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: elmore3003 on June 22, 2014, 02:11:18 PM
Page Two? What the hell?
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: elmore3003 on June 22, 2014, 02:11:57 PM
I've spent the afternoon on the notes from the Man From Philadelphia.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: elmore3003 on June 22, 2014, 02:12:15 PM
I deserve sainthood. Or a medal of honor.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: elmore3003 on June 22, 2014, 02:12:52 PM
Or a bleepin' croix de guerre!
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: elmore3003 on June 22, 2014, 02:13:22 PM
I was interrupted by a nice and unexpected phone call.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: elmore3003 on June 22, 2014, 02:13:47 PM
But I put in 4.5 hours on the notes.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 22, 2014, 02:15:15 PM
About time!
!!!Page 3!!!   !!!Page 3!!!   !!!Page 3!!!
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: Jane on June 22, 2014, 02:26:18 PM
Sunday afternoon greetings!  We joined Rob and Mary Linda at their church today, then went to IKEA for lunch and shopping.  We brought home a new sink, vanity, and medicine cabinet for the upstairs bathroom, which they are now assembling.  Tomorrow we'll call the plumber about installing the sink and the electrician for work that needs to be done all over the house.  Oh, and I have to start looking for new flooring for the upstairs bath.

Obviously you haven't done anything with the upstairs in a long time ;)
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: Jane on June 22, 2014, 02:48:32 PM
We went to the quaint little town of Jacksonville for an early lunch.  We walked around a little and I picked up some Walla Walla sweet onion dressing.  On the way home we did a couple of errands that were convenient.
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Post by: Jane on June 22, 2014, 02:52:30 PM
I was all out of my Nielsen-Massey Madagascar bourbon vanilla.  A gourmet shop in Jacksonville said they sold it under their own label so I didn't order any on line.

The shop had a different brand of Madagascar, not bourbon, vanilla.  The owner, who is apparently a chef that studied at Cordon Bleu in Paris said they are basically the same & the "bourbon" is a marketing gimmick.  I had just enough left in the old bottle to smell and they don't smell the same.

Does anyone know the difference?
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: Ginny on June 22, 2014, 03:14:52 PM
Sunday afternoon greetings!  We joined Rob and Mary Linda at their church today, then went to IKEA for lunch and shopping.  We brought home a new sink, vanity, and medicine cabinet for the upstairs bathroom, which they are now assembling.  Tomorrow we'll call the plumber about installing the sink and the electrician for work that needs to be done all over the house.  Oh, and I have to start looking for new flooring for the upstairs bath.

Obviously you haven't done anything with the upstairs in a long time ;)

A very long time, DR Jane.  We've never done anything to the bathroom besides clean it once in a while.  From 2000 on, the upstairs was pretty much Rob's domain and a lot of wear and tear ensued during those teen years.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: Jane on June 22, 2014, 03:52:24 PM
Enjoy fixing it up.
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Post by: Ginny on June 22, 2014, 04:23:48 PM
Thanks, DR Jane.  It's not just the upstairs that's getting attention.  Since we're having the electrician here anyway, we bought new kitchen light fixtures to replace the '70s lovelies that the previous owner installed.  I'm very excited!
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Post by: ryacko on June 22, 2014, 04:33:03 PM
BK, I'm wishing you and Sandy and company a wondrous show this evening!!

I'm off to my own sound check now.

Have a great night!   :D
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: KevinH on June 22, 2014, 04:36:16 PM
Have a great show, BK and Sandy!  And DR ryacko!
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: KevinH on June 22, 2014, 04:38:43 PM
Well, I really loved Side Show.   Apparently it's very different from the Broadway version.  The leads, Erin Davie and Emily Padgett were really terrific, with other standouts such as David St. Louis and Ryan Silverman.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: KevinH on June 22, 2014, 04:43:27 PM
I'm going to see Side Show at the Kennedy Center today.   It got a great review in the Post.  I'm really looking forward to it!


Have fun, DR KevinH!  The New York Times was mostly complimentary, as well:
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/21/theater/side-show-in-a-new-production-at-the-kennedy-center.html?module=Search&mabReward=relbias%3Ar&_r=0




Thanks for the good wishes and link, DR singdaw!
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Post by: Jeanne on June 22, 2014, 04:53:01 PM
Hello, everyone.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: Jeanne on June 22, 2014, 04:53:33 PM
Break a leg to BK, Sandy, and Ryacko.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 22, 2014, 04:55:43 PM
I went out to my old Volvo today, which was parked across the street, to find that the driver's side mirror was badly damaged. I suspect vandalism. I can't tell you how many times I've seem damage on parked cars in my 'hood--always on the street side. Most annoying.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 22, 2014, 05:01:35 PM
About two weeks ago, I was parking on a public street, when a woman had a fit that I was parking in front of what I presume to be her house. She was shooing me away in the most obnoxious manner. I rolled down my window. She "asked" (read "demanded") that I park elsewhere, saying that she "had to move the bike," as if that would explain everything. I then parked in front of her neighbor's house, as she "requested." When I returned to my car about twenty minutes later I found that someone had whacked the passenger side mirror. Fortunately, I was able to snap it back into place and no damage was done.

What is wrong with people??
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: Jeanne on June 22, 2014, 05:03:16 PM
Ginny, I can imagine you're having a good time with your home repairs. Any other projects planned?
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Post by: Jeanne on June 22, 2014, 05:05:59 PM
Been busy with work, which is wonderful.  The work for a client with 12 companies needed to be done, and the issues involved have been really interesting.

Glad to hear it, Fred. Hope it continues for you.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 22, 2014, 05:07:06 PM
You showed great restraint DR SINGDAW - I would have taken the whole box.

 :)

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Post by: Jeanne on June 22, 2014, 05:09:38 PM
TTFN.
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Post by: Ginny on June 22, 2014, 05:23:48 PM
Ginny, I can imagine you're having a good time with your home repairs. Any other projects planned?

Well, DR Jeanne, I'm hoping that, once we get the kids settled, I can keep up the momentum.  I'd like to replace the kitchen countertops and get the utility closet whipped into shape.
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Post by: Jane on June 22, 2014, 05:34:44 PM
Thanks, DR Jane.  It's not just the upstairs that's getting attention.  Since we're having the electrician here anyway, we bought new kitchen light fixtures to replace the '70s lovelies that the previous owner installed.  I'm very excited!

I would be too.  I hope there will be photos when you are done.
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Post by: Jane on June 22, 2014, 05:35:38 PM
Have a great show, BK and Sandy!  And DR ryacko!

DITTO!!!
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Post by: singdaw on June 22, 2014, 05:38:26 PM
I deserve sainthood.


I have said this many times.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: Jane on June 22, 2014, 05:40:50 PM
Ginny, I can imagine you're having a good time with your home repairs. Any other projects planned?

Well, DR Jeanne, I'm hoping that, once we get the kids settled, I can keep up the momentum.  I'd like to replace the kitchen countertops and get the utility closet whipped into shape.

I love my granite countertops, except for the cleaner.  I'm allergic to the cleaner so Keith does it.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: Ginny on June 22, 2014, 05:45:02 PM
Ginny, I can imagine you're having a good time with your home repairs. Any other projects planned?

Well, DR Jeanne, I'm hoping that, once we get the kids settled, I can keep up the momentum.  I'd like to replace the kitchen countertops and get the utility closet whipped into shape.

I love my granite countertops, except for the cleaner.  I'm allergic to the cleaner so Keith does it.

I don't want to spend that much money...
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Post by: Jeanne on June 22, 2014, 05:56:09 PM
Ginny, I can imagine you're having a good time with your home repairs. Any other projects planned?

Well, DR Jeanne, I'm hoping that, once we get the kids settled, I can keep up the momentum.  I'd like to replace the kitchen countertops and get the utility closet whipped into shape.

I love my granite countertops, except for the cleaner.  I'm allergic to the cleaner so Keith does it.

I don't want to spend that much money...

I haven't checked prices recently, but I had Corian in my last house and was quite happy with it. It was quite durable and I could clean it with Bon Ami, my favorite cleanser, or use another nontoxic cleaner. After twenty years it still looked almost new.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: FJL on June 22, 2014, 05:56:47 PM
Been busy with work, which is wonderful.  The work for a client with 12 companies needed to be done, and the issues involved have been really interesting.

Glad to hear it, Fred. Hope it continues for you.


Thank you so much, Jeanne.
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Post by: FJL on June 22, 2014, 05:57:40 PM
Show vibes to Ryacko as well!
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Post by: Jeanne on June 22, 2014, 06:00:46 PM
Ginny, I can imagine you're having a good time with your home repairs. Any other projects planned?

Well, DR Jeanne, I'm hoping that, once we get the kids settled, I can keep up the momentum.  I'd like to replace the kitchen countertops and get the utility closet whipped into shape.

I'd like my utility closet to get whipped into shape, too. In my version the broom, Swiffer, and vacuum all become animated and clean while I sleep. 
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: Jane on June 22, 2014, 06:01:06 PM
Ginny, I can imagine you're having a good time with your home repairs. Any other projects planned?

Well, DR Jeanne, I'm hoping that, once we get the kids settled, I can keep up the momentum.  I'd like to replace the kitchen countertops and get the utility closet whipped into shape.

I love my granite countertops, except for the cleaner.  I'm allergic to the cleaner so Keith does it.

I don't want to spend that much money...

I haven't checked prices recently, but I had Corian in my last house and was quite happy with it. It was quite durable and I could clean it with Bon Ami, my favorite cleanser, or use another nontoxic cleaner. After twenty years it still looked almost new.

If I could redo our bathroom counter I would look at Corian. 
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: Jane on June 22, 2014, 06:05:36 PM
Ginny, I can imagine you're having a good time with your home repairs. Any other projects planned?

Well, DR Jeanne, I'm hoping that, once we get the kids settled, I can keep up the momentum.  I'd like to replace the kitchen countertops and get the utility closet whipped into shape.

I'd like my utility closet to get whipped into shape, too. In my version the broom, Swiffer, and vacuum all become animated and clean while I sleep. 

;D
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: Jane on June 22, 2014, 06:06:26 PM
I did a wee bit of cleaning in my closet today.  I have 13 blouses/tops to give away. 
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Post by: Jane on June 22, 2014, 06:12:14 PM
I went for a late afternoon walk and saw 3 deer and found a cell phone.  The phone won't turn on.  Maybe I will stop at Radio Shack tomorrow and see if they can plug it in long enough to find out who it belongs to.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: singdaw on June 22, 2014, 06:29:33 PM
Very sorry to hear about the damage to DR Jeanne's car.  Yes; what IS wrong with people these days?
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Post by: singdaw on June 22, 2014, 06:31:59 PM
We are watching the documentary series Theatreland, and enjoying it quite a lot.  I believe either DR George or DR TCB had posted about this some time ago. It follows the day-to-day happenings at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London, through the eyes of all the various people and job functions within the building.
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Post by: KevinH on June 22, 2014, 06:32:55 PM
Came across this clip of Mr. Barrett singing "All I Ask of You" with a young singer in Key West:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1U-ofCKmMY
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 22, 2014, 06:47:26 PM
Back from the city, a wonderful play, and a very decent repast at Don Giovanni Ristorante.
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Post by: Michael on June 22, 2014, 07:20:03 PM
I'm home and picked up Kismet and he was so happy to see me. Boy can that dog jump!!!
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Post by: George on June 22, 2014, 07:27:48 PM
Well, today was the Olympia Pride Parade and the taking down of the PFLAG canopy.  We had beautiful weather that wasn't too warm....it was warm, but not too.  The parade was a lot of fun.  There were a lot of people watching.  My mom and her friend Mona were there, but I didn't wee see them until afterward. 
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Post by: George on June 22, 2014, 07:27:59 PM
I was supposed to meet with the Theater Artists Olympia vice-president, but she hasn't texted or called back.  I don't know what happened, but hopefully she'll call or text.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: George on June 22, 2014, 07:37:29 PM
I'm going to see Side Show at the Kennedy Center today.   It got a great review in the Post.  I'm really looking forward to it!


Have fun, DR KevinH!  The New York Times was mostly complimentary, as well:
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/21/theater/side-show-in-a-new-production-at-the-kennedy-center.html?module=Search&mabReward=relbias%3Ar&_r=0 (http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/21/theater/side-show-in-a-new-production-at-the-kennedy-center.html?module=Search&mabReward=relbias%3Ar&_r=0)

I would love to see this.  I was in a local production a few years ago (I played Dolly Dimples ;) ) and I loved the show and the experience.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: George on June 22, 2014, 07:38:53 PM
I was supposed to meet with the Theater Artists Olympia vice-president, but she hasn't texted or called back.  I don't know what happened, but hopefully she'll call or text.

She just called...she accidentally left her cell phone in her laundry room and never heard me calling her.  I hate it when that happens to me!  Anyway, she's on her way and we'll set up the Survey Monkey survey for the voting of our new officers. 
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Post by: John G. on June 22, 2014, 07:42:31 PM
Show vibes for Sandy and all concerned.

Glad you made it home safe, Mike.

Great find, Singdaw.
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Post by: John G. on June 22, 2014, 07:44:15 PM
I put 1,110 miles on the car this weekend, and I'm exhausted from all the driving.

Listened to a fun western, Buffalo Wagons, which took place in the Texas High Plains, where I happened to be.

And started listening to Great Expectations. Got almost halfway into that one and had forgotten so much about the secondary characters. I think this may be my favorite Dickens.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: John G. on June 22, 2014, 07:46:04 PM
Made it back in time to hear a friend give an organ recital that included some wonderful Mendelssohn, Bach, de Blasio and more. Really pretty stuff. It's also strange watching someone's hands and feet dancing up and down all those keyboards. I couldn't keep track of one.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: George on June 22, 2014, 07:46:10 PM
Well, I gotta go.  Laura just rang the door bell.  Be back later!
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Post by: John G. on June 22, 2014, 07:47:55 PM
Singdaw, when I was in Decatur recently, I saw all these free book boxes around town. They looked like large mailboxes and you were supposed to take anything you liked from any of them. Or, if there were room, you donate your own. Nice way to promote reading.

I grabbed some sort of theater collection. The only play I've had time to read is Gertrude Stein's odd Doctor Faustus.
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Post by: John G. on June 22, 2014, 07:48:30 PM
And I'm fading. Will catch up tomorrow. Night, all.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 22, 2014, 08:01:37 PM
Show vibes for Mr BK & Co.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: vixmom on June 22, 2014, 08:12:02 PM
Well, today was the Olympia Pride Parade and the taking down of the PFLAG canopy.  We had beautiful weather that wasn't too warm....it was warm, but not too.  The parade was a lot of fun.  There were a lot of people watching.  My mom and her friend Mona were there, but I didn't wee them until afterward. 

I don't think  you should ever  wee your mother or her friend
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: vixmom on June 22, 2014, 08:12:35 PM
I was supposed to meet with the Theater Artists Olympia vice-president, but she hasn't texted or called back.  I don't know what happened, but hopefully she'll call or text.

maybe Jane has her  phone
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: vixmom on June 22, 2014, 08:14:11 PM
I was supposed to meet with the Theater Artists Olympia vice-president, but she hasn't texted or called back.  I don't know what happened, but hopefully she'll call or text.

She just called...she accidentally left her cell phone in her laundry room and never heard me calling her.  I hate it when that happens to me!  Anyway, she's on her way and we'll set up the Survey Monkey survey for the voting of our new officers. 

ah   guess Jane will have to keep trying to find the owner

If we were in a Charles Dickens  novel   it definitely would have been your friend's phone Jane  had found
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Post by: vixmom on June 22, 2014, 08:15:56 PM
Thank you for everyone  who has  send your contact info  my phone contac list is slowly filling up again
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: Laura on June 22, 2014, 08:29:26 PM
Question: Is one supposed to dress in costume for an audition?
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: singdaw on June 22, 2014, 08:29:42 PM
when I was in Decatur recently, I saw all these free book boxes around town. They looked like large mailboxes


Great!!!  We have those here in our neighborhood, too.  I haven't taken any yet - I'm afraid to encourage my already burdgeoning collection.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: singdaw on June 22, 2014, 08:31:16 PM
Laura just rang the door bell. 


That's quite a commute!      ;)
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: vixmom on June 22, 2014, 08:50:08 PM
Laura just rang the door bell. 


That's quite a commute!      ;)

she was probably anxious to get the answer to her question about  audition garb


Unfortunately I am not qualified to answer it
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: vixmom on June 22, 2014, 08:50:35 PM
got up at 7  got ready for church
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Post by: vixmom on June 22, 2014, 08:51:04 PM
stopped at the7-11 for a gallon of milk
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: vixmom on June 22, 2014, 08:54:55 PM
was the first person to church  8 AM - set up coffee hour:  fortunately the Vixter and a couple of others showed up to help put out the table cloths, refill the sugar shakers,  brewed 6 carafes of coffee, cut up several cakes , pour a  3o or so glasses of juice  etc etc  etc
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Post by: vixmom on June 22, 2014, 09:00:10 PM
then served as assisting minister at the 9 AM service,   and as it is my month for Altar Guild , reset the altar for the next service and set up for the double baptism  then popped over to the chapel to set that up for the Misa , then back to coffee hour where  the Vixter was  busily serving the coffee before she needed to go home and get ready for work

cleaned up  a bit and reset  for the next coffee hour.... then served at that coffeehour  . Popped over to clear up the altars in the sanctuary and the chapel , then back to the social hall kitchen to take down coffeehour and wash and put everything away


and was the last one out and locked up the church at 1

then picked up Subway sandwiches for Vixdad and myself and home for lunch

and an unexpected nap
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Post by: vixmom on June 22, 2014, 09:01:39 PM
29,000
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 22, 2014, 09:03:59 PM
Wow!!
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 22, 2014, 09:04:19 PM
And I was here to witness it!
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: MBarnum on June 22, 2014, 09:36:19 PM
got caught on episodes of SCREEN DIRECTOR'S PLAYHOUSE, which airs from time to time on TCM. Rory Calhoun, Yvonne DeCarlo, McDonald Carey, June Vincent and a lot of other interesting actors directed by the likes of Tay Garnett and Byron Haskins.

I ironed my shirts while those were playing.

Now I need to catch up with 33 episodes of JULIA and about the same amount of episodes of MAVERICK. Then my DVR will be cleaned out a bit.
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Post by: MBarnum on June 22, 2014, 09:36:48 PM
Congrats DR Vixmom. That is a lot of typing!
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: MBarnum on June 22, 2014, 09:39:05 PM
Gus, who I had a date with last week, came over this evening and we were going to watch a movie. After looking through my DVD collection, he was shocked at how many Mexican films I had...several he remembered from his childhood. However, we did not watch any of them.

I was kind of hoping he could help me muddle through one of the non-subtitled ones! :)
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: MBarnum on June 22, 2014, 09:40:06 PM
He laughed when seeing how many of the Masked Wrestler films I own.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: bk on June 22, 2014, 09:40:29 PM
Back from the show - Sandy came into her own this evening as a cabaret performer, completely owning the patter, the songs and the audience.  THAT's what we've been working toward for almost three years.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: MBarnum on June 22, 2014, 09:50:47 PM
Aside from that, I finished watching NUN AND THE SERGEANT and then promptly called Kenny Miller so that he could give me the scoop on working on thIS film, which he said was a very fun time. He had a particularly good time with actor Robert Webber, and he loved Anna Sten.

He had forgotten that Steve Drexel was in the film, but remembered that Steve's parents owned PANZA'S LAZY SUSAN restaurant at the corner of Highland and another street that I have now forgotten. Agent Henry Willson would always take his clients there for lunch.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: MBarnum on June 22, 2014, 09:51:23 PM
BK, did you ever dine at Panza's Lazy Susan?
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: George on June 22, 2014, 09:53:43 PM
Well, today was the Olympia Pride Parade and the taking down of the PFLAG canopy.  We had beautiful weather that wasn't too warm....it was warm, but not too.  The parade was a lot of fun.  There were a lot of people watching.  My mom and her friend Mona were there, but I didn't wee see them until afterward. 

I don't think  you should ever  wee your mother or her friend

AARRGGHH!!  Spoo!!

Post updated. ;)
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: bk on June 22, 2014, 09:56:38 PM
Never heard of Panza's Lazy Susan and I'm pretty knowledgable about restaurants in that area.
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Post by: bk on June 22, 2014, 09:57:32 PM
Just relaxing.  Sandy called and said she was on her way to Astroburger - wish she'd told me - I would have joined her.  I had half an artichoke (shared with Sami) and a chicken breast thing - very light.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: bk on June 22, 2014, 10:07:02 PM
I gotta tell you.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: bk on June 22, 2014, 10:07:54 PM
I've been buying these little bags of bite-sized Snickers, Milky Way and Three Musketeers.  The bites are teeny-tiny and a couple satisfy the sweet tooth.  Of course, I eat the entire bag so I should just get the damn candy bar.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: bk on June 22, 2014, 10:11:54 PM
Page five?  Really?
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Post by: George on June 22, 2014, 10:17:43 PM
29,000

That deserves to be preserved!

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/Vixmoms29000th_zps690968fb.png)
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: George on June 22, 2014, 10:20:36 PM
Back from the show - Sandy came into her own this evening as a cabaret performer, completely owning the patter, the songs and the audience.  THAT's what we've been working toward for almost three years.

Congrats to Sandy!!  And to you too, BK!
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: George on June 22, 2014, 10:29:27 PM
I was supposed to meet with the Theater Artists Olympia vice-president, but she hasn't texted or called back.  I don't know what happened, but hopefully she'll call or text.

maybe Jane has her  phone

All is well.  Laura (not DR Laura) came over and we set up the Survey Monkey survey that will serve as our mode of elections.  We set it up, tested it and then sent out the official e-mails.  Laura then actually voted, so that we could see how it looks after someone actually votes and it worked so easily.  After she voted on her phone, I logged in on my computer and voted.  By the time we looked at the account and information after my vote, we found that two MORE people had actually voted!  That's pretty cool.  It shows stats and charts and was very easy.  Now, we wait until everyone has voted...which will end next Monday.
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Post by: bk on June 22, 2014, 10:31:11 PM
Eating some bites.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: TCB on June 22, 2014, 11:11:47 PM
Back from the show - Sandy came into her own this evening as a cabaret performer, completely owning the patter, the songs and the audience.  THAT's what we've been working toward for almost three years.

I am already madly in love with Sandy, just from her CD's.  I am glad that she is now coming into her own as a cabaret singer.  I hope I can see her "live" some day.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: bk on June 22, 2014, 11:16:36 PM
Is there a nice club where you are TCB - we are willing to travel this show as long as the venue is good and we can fill it. 
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: TCB on June 22, 2014, 11:17:31 PM
I apologize for being E & T for all of today.  I spent all day and into the evening in Seattle with an old friend and his partner.  After 26 or 27 years together, they will be officially married in September.  So, today we celebrated the fact that they will no longer be living in sin!
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: TCB on June 22, 2014, 11:21:46 PM
Is there a nice club where you are TCB - we are willing to travel this show as long as the venue is good and we can fill it. 

I will have to check around.  Nothing in Tacoma, but probably in Seattle.  I will have to see what I can find out.  Maybe DR George can be of help.
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Post by: George on June 22, 2014, 11:52:58 PM
Is there a nice club where you are TCB - we are willing to travel this show as long as the venue is good and we can fill it. 

I will have to check around.  Nothing in Tacoma, but probably in Seattle.  I will have to see what I can find out.  Maybe DR George can be of help.

I don't know too much about what's available in Seattle or Tacoma, but I'm sure that there has to be someplace in Seattle that would be good. 
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: George on June 22, 2014, 11:55:44 PM
I'd seen Cheryl Bentyne of The Manhattan Transfer perform her own show at The Triple Door (http://thetripledoor.net/).  It was pretty nice.
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: George on June 22, 2014, 11:57:35 PM
Here's the seating chart:

(http://thetripledoor.net/getfile/8e50b7d9-b1b9-40fe-8828-7702c88073f2/seating.aspx)
Title: Re: THE LEVIN FIX
Post by: George on June 23, 2014, 12:00:30 AM
And since we're so close...
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Post by: George on June 23, 2014, 12:01:34 AM
PAGE SIX DANCE!!
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Post by: George on June 23, 2014, 12:02:24 AM
I just remembered that TODAY, June 22, 2014 (even though it's after midnight ::) ) is my parents' 50th Wedding Anniversary!
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Post by: George on June 23, 2014, 12:03:48 AM
Tomorrow (Monday) is the day that we're all going out to the Falls Terrace Restaurant (http://www.fallsterrace.com/) to celebrate.  Several of their friends are coming, too. :D
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Post by: George on June 23, 2014, 12:07:04 AM
And now, I must go to bed.  It's been a long day and I want to get to work early so that I can leave early.  Our reservations are at 5:00 (so that we can have the option of the early bird dinner specials ;) ). 
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Post by: George on June 23, 2014, 12:07:19 AM
Good night, all.