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Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on July 13, 2014, 12:01:24 AM

Title: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: bk on July 13, 2014, 12:01:24 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were a pick-up, and now it is time for you to post until the picked-up cows come home.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: bk on July 13, 2014, 12:02:02 AM
And the word of the day is: SHOAT!
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: TCB on July 13, 2014, 12:13:15 AM
First post after BK.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: TCB on July 13, 2014, 12:14:24 AM
BK, I hope the thief didn't take your garage door opener!
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: TCB on July 13, 2014, 12:15:06 AM
Took a pill.  Back to bed.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: George on July 13, 2014, 12:16:29 AM
BK, I hope the thief didn't take your garage door opener!

Yikes!  That would not be a good thing!! :o
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: bk on July 13, 2014, 12:18:22 AM
The garage door opener is programmed into the mirror.  I did have an old garage door opener but they left that.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: George on July 13, 2014, 12:19:14 AM
Well, "The Tempest" last night went quite well...except for the one cue that I totally forgot about.  I must admit (and I did) that I was distracted. ::) I had my Kindle with me and wasn't paying attention and I totally missed one sound cue.  It will NEVER happen again...EVER!
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: George on July 13, 2014, 12:23:48 AM
I'm glad that the pick-up recording session went well, BK!  Hopefully, it'll all get put together easily.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: George on July 13, 2014, 01:30:51 AM
Friends of mine posted this on Facebook...it's too good to not share.

Restaurant Watches Old Surveillance And Shares Shocking Results On Craigslist (http://news.distractify.com/culture/craigslist-surveillance-restaurant/?v=1)

Quote
A busy NYC restaurant kept getting bad reviews for slow service, so they hired a firm to investigate. When they compared footage from 2004 to footage from 2014, they made some pretty startling discoveries. So shocking, in fact, that they ranted about it on Craigslist!

If you haven't read this, I highly recommend it.

BK...you've been ranting about this sort of thing for a long time.  Now, there's PROOF! ;)
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Ben on July 13, 2014, 04:18:03 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Laura on July 13, 2014, 04:29:02 AM
Good morning.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: singdaw on July 13, 2014, 05:31:51 AM
DR Laura - the photos from your walk yesterday were really stunning!
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: John G. on July 13, 2014, 05:32:28 AM
Good morning.

Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: singdaw on July 13, 2014, 05:32:33 AM
bk, so sorry to hear about your break-in. That is so unnerving. Glad it wasn't worse.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: singdaw on July 13, 2014, 05:32:57 AM
Oops.  Sorry, DR John G.!        ;D
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: singdaw on July 13, 2014, 05:35:34 AM
So interesting about the recording session. I love reading all the nitty gritty. And all of that could have been avoided had they listened to you, bk, and used your players in the first place.


Will you institute a deak-breaker rule in the future that you get to choose the session players, no matter what? It must be frustrating to have to go through all this avoidable extra mixing work.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: singdaw on July 13, 2014, 05:36:34 AM
DR Cillaliz - so glad that you had a good time at the show. Thanks for posting the photo and the review, so we could feel like we were there!
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: singdaw on July 13, 2014, 05:37:22 AM
Glad, also, that DR FJL had a good time and safe travels with Fiddler.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: singdaw on July 13, 2014, 05:43:57 AM
My orchestral concert was great! We were worried about traffic and closed streets, since Minneapolis is hosting the baseball All-Star games this weekend, but there was nary a sight of any of those problems.


We started with some Strauss and Lehár, then segued into an absolutely stunning rendition of Chopin's First Piano Concerto. At the final note, the audience erupted into an almost instant standing ovation (well deserved), cheering, and wild applause, which lasted for a good five minutes. Natasha Paremski was the soloist, and I am sure you will be hearing more from her in the future. She had just played the Rachmaninoff Third Piano Concerto two nights prior - the one featured in the movie Shine.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Kerry on July 13, 2014, 05:44:17 AM
Good Morning!
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: singdaw on July 13, 2014, 05:45:12 AM
Time to get ready for church. Gotta sing for the people.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: singdaw on July 13, 2014, 05:45:42 AM
And to look for my gloves, for the impending arrival of the summer Polar Vortex.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: singdaw on July 13, 2014, 05:48:00 AM
Oh - one more thing. I noticed in the program than in a couple of days, there's a Broadway program with the orchestra, featuring Debbie Gravitte, Doug LaBrecque, and Rachel York.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Laura on July 13, 2014, 05:56:57 AM
Thanks, singdaw.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Laura on July 13, 2014, 05:57:55 AM
BK, I'm glad they didn't break a window to get in. Our car was broken into, and they broke out a window, which really made a mess. It was expensive to fix, too.

Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jennifer on July 13, 2014, 06:15:44 AM
Sorry about your car BK. Thankfully they didn't smash windows or damage the car or get anything good in the car.  :(
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jennifer on July 13, 2014, 06:16:28 AM
I guess DR Laura and I had the same thought.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: ChasSmith on July 13, 2014, 06:23:05 AM
Good morning, all, from the comfort of home and recliner.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: ChasSmith on July 13, 2014, 06:32:25 AM
Sorry to hear about the break-in, but glad to hear there was no damage and, of course, no horrible loss.  But I send vibes that, for the quarters, we will hear of the perp's unfortunate encounter at his next job with a pit bull who got up on the wrong side of bed.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: singdaw on July 13, 2014, 06:32:31 AM
Glad you are home, DR ChasSmith, safe and....


Well - safe, at any rate.      :)
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: singdaw on July 13, 2014, 06:32:57 AM
TWO!
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: singdaw on July 13, 2014, 06:33:57 AM
Just a little old shack in Scotland...


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/scotland_zpsb3e48b8d.jpg)
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: ChasSmith on July 13, 2014, 06:38:52 AM
Congrats on recording session fixes!
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Ben on July 13, 2014, 06:50:26 AM
For those of you familiar with New York hotels, the Milford Plaza no longer exists. It's been upgraded and renovated and turned into

Row (http://rownyc.com/)

as in "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" gently up 8th Avenue (8th Avenue is a one-way street going uptown)

It looks like a higher end place than the old Milford Plaza (AKA Mildew Plaza)
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: elmore3003 on July 13, 2014, 06:51:37 AM
Good morning, all! I went back t bed for an hour, but i am on my first cup of coffee and organizing my thoughts for the day. Haydn's Stabat Mater is this morning's Sunday selection.

I will hopefully begin the laundry soon; there isn't much, but i'd like to get it out of the way. While that's running, I hope to take apart another section of the apartment, clean, discard, and reassemble. 

Last night, I watched the first CD of the blu-ray edition of the 1995 BBC Pride and Prejudice. which looks quite wonderful. I will finish it this afternoon.

Sorry to hear about the breakin, BK. I'm glad the session went well.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Ben on July 13, 2014, 06:53:11 AM
Looking forward to The World Goes Round.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: elmore3003 on July 13, 2014, 06:53:26 AM
Just a little old shack in Scotland...


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/scotland_zpsb3e48b8d.jpg)

I'm sure the Macbeths I know wish they lived there. In my dreams, my Lady M lives in white trash hell.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Ben on July 13, 2014, 06:53:26 AM
Sorry to hear about the break in.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Ben on July 13, 2014, 06:53:38 AM
Laura, beautiful pics, as always.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Ben on July 13, 2014, 06:54:10 AM
I would love that remote little cottage in Scotland.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Ben on July 13, 2014, 06:57:09 AM
I was supposed to work yesterday but at the last minute it got cancelled.

I was going to go to Trader Joe's early to avoid the crowds but the chilled and freezer units were not working so they had no, literally, chilled goods (milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, eggs, etc) and no frozen goods (frozen veggies, prepared frozen dinners etc.) I didn't need bread or boxed milk or other non-perishables so I went home and went back to bed.

I went early today and the store was back to normal so I shopped and then came home and we had breakfast.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Ben on July 13, 2014, 07:01:23 AM
Friday evening we watched an odd 1949 Doris Day movie

It's a Great Feeling (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It%27s_a_Great_Feeling)

Not bad, but not a stand out in the Doris Day collection.

Yesterday afternoon we watched

Starlift (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starlift)

It's a Warner's Brothers version of Stage Door or Hollywood Canteen. Fun stuff.

Last night we re-watched The Harvey Girls. It was a fun 2 day movie marathon.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Druxy on July 13, 2014, 07:01:25 AM
We watched a film called BAD WORDS last night, directed by and starring Jason Bateman.

The film has its problems, but what we really enjoyed was the fact that much of it was filmed all over the Sportsman's Lodge where we stayed when we were in Los Angeles last December. 
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: elmore3003 on July 13, 2014, 07:03:22 AM
Friends of mine posted this on Facebook...it's too good to not share.

Restaurant Watches Old Surveillance And Shares Shocking Results On Craigslist (http://news.distractify.com/culture/craigslist-surveillance-restaurant/?v=1)

Quote
A busy NYC restaurant kept getting bad reviews for slow service, so they hired a firm to investigate. When they compared footage from 2004 to footage from 2014, they made some pretty startling discoveries. So shocking, in fact, that they ranted about it on Craigslist!

If you haven't read this, I highly recommend it.

BK...you've been ranting about this sort of thing for a long time.  Now, there's PROOF! ;)

DR George, I loved this! What is it with all the damned food photos? I have one FB friend who posts nothing but photos of his vegan meals, at least two a day. WTF?  What is the point of a photo of a plate of food? Uneaten or half-eaten? Really?

I have another friend who posts nothing but photos of himself scowling, looking foolish, looking smug, looking moronic, looking elated, occasionally in some activity, and occasionally half-dressed; NOTE: put your shirt back on (actors, oy!). What looked good 20 years ago may not today.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on July 13, 2014, 07:50:50 AM
And the word of the day is: SHOAT!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  LAUGHING MATTERS
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Michael on July 13, 2014, 08:37:37 AM
Good Morning to all
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Michael on July 13, 2014, 08:39:05 AM
For those of you familiar with New York hotels, the Milford Plaza no longer exists. It's been upgraded and renovated and turned into

Row (http://rownyc.com/)

as in "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" gently up 8th Avenue (8th Avenue is a one-way street going uptown)

It looks like a higher end place than the old Milford Plaza (AKA Mildew Plaza)

Here is a "classic" Milford Plaza tv commercial

http://youtu.be/UwlvkUMsDgI (http://youtu.be/UwlvkUMsDgI)
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Michael on July 13, 2014, 08:40:48 AM
AND THE MOVIE OF THE DAY IS

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6f/Babe_ver1.jpg)
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Michael on July 13, 2014, 08:41:57 AM
And the MOVIE STAR OF THE DAY IS

(http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120414214156/muppet/images/thumb/f/fd/MuppetBabies-BabyPiggy.jpg/500px-MuppetBabies-BabyPiggy.jpg)
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jrand73 on July 13, 2014, 08:47:36 AM
Shocking break-in news from MR BK....  BUT great news about the recording session.

I like DR LAURA's blog photos and DR CILLA LIZ's photo AND the review of the Hough show were much appreciated!

All kinds of things yesterday on HHW.

We had a good day at WOW with a total of almost $700.  We may be open one more week, or one more day....we shall see what the landlord says.  He suddenly thinks that he needs to rent our SPACE NOW....even though he only has about a 30% occupancy in the whole mall....
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jrand73 on July 13, 2014, 08:48:49 AM
I also saw STEEL MAGNOLIAS from the audience last night.....some difficulty with the sound that I hope can be resolved.....there is kind of a battle of wills going on between the Tech Director and the show Director....I am trying to work with everyone....but I don't think it will ever be more than satisfactory.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: elmore3003 on July 13, 2014, 09:01:02 AM
James Cleverton, my leading man on DEAREST ENEMY, is playing the White rabbit in a Holland Park outdoors opera production of ALICE IN WONDERLAND.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: vixmom on July 13, 2014, 09:12:30 AM
Jack  I didn't  realize that when you said you were retiring from the store that the store was closing.  I am sorry to hear this   is your sister reopening in a different location?
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: vixmom on July 13, 2014, 09:12:50 AM
Laura I did love your pictures yesterday
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: vixmom on July 13, 2014, 09:14:30 AM
Cilla I am glad you had a good birthday , the dance show sounds like the perfect ending to the day
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: vixmom on July 13, 2014, 09:14:49 AM
James Cleverton, my leading man on DEAREST ENEMY, is playing the White rabbit in a Holland Park outdoors opera production of ALICE IN WONDERLAND.

great pictures
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Ginny on July 13, 2014, 09:17:12 AM
Sunday afternoon greetings!  Oh, dear, it appears that I didn't log off yesterday when we left for the wedding.  I may have looked like I was sitting here like so much fish, but I actually was having a grand time.  Here we are, well into the reception after almost 8 hours.  We look a little wilted because we were tired and it was pretty warm inside the reception venue.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t1.0-9/1045141_10203141288387386_7798137322978413884_n.jpg)
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: FJL on July 13, 2014, 09:17:34 AM
Skip's (and Ellen's and Tom's) show HERRINGBONE in Philly got a terrific review from Toby Zinman, the critic for the Inquirer, which seems to be the main paper for theater there.

Review: HERRINGBONE
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/phillystage/266924652.html

POSTED: SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2014, 9:32 AM
By Toby Zinman
For the Inquirer
Flashpoint Theatre does it again: the second show of their summer
season (following their opener, Miz Martha) is a knockout, with Ben
Dibble giving a performance of stunning virtuosity. Herringbone is a
strange and compelling musical by anybody's standards.
(more at the link above)
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Ginny on July 13, 2014, 09:19:47 AM
In addition to walking Bride Lauren down the aisle, Richard was also tapped for the father-daughter dance.

(https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/10502167_10152527754025049_30967097354168744_n.jpg)
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Ginny on July 13, 2014, 09:21:27 AM
While Lauren expected a staid dance like in the previous photo, Uncle Richard surprised her with some twirls:

(https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/10547570_10152527754020049_4064195318145518268_n.jpg?oh=f50746faa28711398eedb848b54677a6&oe=54342ED5)
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: vixmom on July 13, 2014, 09:22:04 AM
Elmore,  just for you a picture of me looking moronic while eating a hot dog

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/AscensionattheDucksgame013_zps650c9d34.jpg) (http://s238.photobucket.com/user/HHWgroup/media/AscensionattheDucksgame013_zps650c9d34.jpg.html)

and the Vixter looking  sweet and happy while eating hers

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/AscensionattheDucksgame005_zpsb86a8451.jpg) (http://s238.photobucket.com/user/HHWgroup/media/AscensionattheDucksgame005_zpsb86a8451.jpg.html)
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Ginny on July 13, 2014, 09:22:47 AM
And here you can see the sheer delight and adoration on her face:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10534774_10152527754015049_1133976372495485210_n.jpg)
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Ben on July 13, 2014, 09:22:54 AM
Good news for Skip. Congrats to him and the rest of Herringbone.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: vixmom on July 13, 2014, 09:23:03 AM
Sunday afternoon greetings!  Oh, dear, it appears that I didn't log off yesterday when we left for the wedding.  I may have looked like I was sitting here like so much fish, but I actually was having a grand time.  Here we are, well into the reception after almost 8 hours.  We look a little wilted because we were tired and it was pretty warm inside the reception venue.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t1.0-9/1045141_10203141288387386_7798137322978413884_n.jpg)


you don't look wilted at  all you look wonderful!
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: vixmom on July 13, 2014, 09:25:38 AM
And here you can see the sheer delight and adoration on her face:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10534774_10152527754015049_1133976372495485210_n.jpg)


what a wonderful shot!


Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: vixmom on July 13, 2014, 09:26:13 AM
Sunday afternoon greetings!  Oh, dear, it appears that I didn't log off yesterday when we left for the wedding.  I may have looked like I was sitting here like so much fish, but I actually was having a grand time.  Here we are, well into the reception after almost 8 hours.  We look a little wilted because we were tired and it was pretty warm inside the reception venue.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t1.0-9/1045141_10203141288387386_7798137322978413884_n.jpg)


you don't look wilted at  all you look wonderful!

I almost didn't recognize Richard without his beard
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Ginny on July 13, 2014, 09:29:59 AM
I also had the honor of helping the mother of the bride get Lauren into her dress:

(https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/t1.0-9/10530946_10152500689236390_7575455635857127898_n.jpg)
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Ginny on July 13, 2014, 09:33:07 AM
Yes, DR Vixmom, Richard looks very different without his beard.  It disappeared back in February, about the time he started using a sleep mask to treat his apnea.  He doesn't look so much like his late brother John without the beard, which for yesterday was probably a good thing.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Ginny on July 13, 2014, 09:41:32 AM
Loved DR Vixmom's photos and now I want a hot dog...
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: singdaw on July 13, 2014, 09:48:31 AM
Great photos, DR Ginny - glad that you had such a good time. I love the portrait of the two of you!!
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: singdaw on July 13, 2014, 09:49:54 AM
CONGRATULATIONS to Skip and his co-creators and company on the sterling review for Herringbone!!!
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: FJL on July 13, 2014, 10:04:17 AM
Skip is now on the train on his way to today's performance.

I've been reading him the posts which mention Herringbone, and send so many thanks for them.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jrand73 on July 13, 2014, 10:04:30 AM
Congrats to SKIP & Co on the great review!

DR GINNY the pictures are fantastic....thanks for sharing....everyone looks so happy!
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jrand73 on July 13, 2014, 10:04:49 AM
DR GEORGE that restaurant link was very informative and ON THE MONEY.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: elmore3003 on July 13, 2014, 10:05:18 AM
Sunday afternoon greetings!  Oh, dear, it appears that I didn't log off yesterday when we left for the wedding.  I may have looked like I was sitting here like so much fish, but I actually was having a grand time.  Here we are, well into the reception after almost 8 hours.  We look a little wilted because we were tired and it was pretty warm inside the reception venue.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t1.0-9/1045141_10203141288387386_7798137322978413884_n.jpg)


Great photo!
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: FJL on July 13, 2014, 10:11:11 AM
Totally agree, such a lovely photo!
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jrand73 on July 13, 2014, 10:23:38 AM
Well DR JANE....the two events are connected.  The payroll taxes are just too much...and other government required taxes just make it difficult to stay open.

Since her husband died, there hasn't been his extra income to keep the household going....so some of the store $$ had to go there....and we just don't bring in enough to break even....so it was a little more debt every month.

So we may close this week OR the end of the month....we shall see what happens.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: bk on July 13, 2014, 11:04:24 AM
I'm up, I'm up - nine hours of blessed sleep!
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: bk on July 13, 2014, 11:04:39 AM
Congratulations to Skip!
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: bk on July 13, 2014, 11:07:24 AM
I should have made the musicians a deal breaker, but it was like beating my head against a brick wall and I just got tired of it - I warned them then what would happen and I was right.  The minute I stepped into the rehearsal with the band I knew we were in deed merde and I even said so then.  And from minute one in the sessions everyone knew they should have listened to me.  I remained calm and got us through it, and we performed miracles to save stuff in the mix, but after the first day of recording I told them we'd be back rerecording stuff and that it would probably now cost more than it would have had we done it with the right people in the first place. 
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: John G. on July 13, 2014, 11:13:35 AM
Friends of mine posted this on Facebook...it's too good to not share.

Restaurant Watches Old Surveillance And Shares Shocking Results On Craigslist (http://news.distractify.com/culture/craigslist-surveillance-restaurant/?v=1)

Quote
A busy NYC restaurant kept getting bad reviews for slow service, so they hired a firm to investigate. When they compared footage from 2004 to footage from 2014, they made some pretty startling discoveries. So shocking, in fact, that they ranted about it on Craigslist!

If you haven't read this, I highly recommend it.

BK...you've been ranting about this sort of thing for a long time.  Now, there's PROOF! ;)

DR George, I loved this! What is it with all the damned food photos? I have one FB friend who posts nothing but photos of his vegan meals, at least two a day. WTF?  What is the point of a photo of a plate of food? Uneaten or half-eaten? Really?

I have another friend who posts nothing but photos of himself scowling, looking foolish, looking smug, looking moronic, looking elated, occasionally in some activity, and occasionally half-dressed; NOTE: put your shirt back on (actors, oy!). What looked good 20 years ago may not today.

For some of us, it's a living.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: John G. on July 13, 2014, 11:14:50 AM
Great photos, Ginny and Vixmom.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: John G. on July 13, 2014, 11:19:20 AM
Skip's (and Ellen's and Tom's) show HERRINGBONE in Philly got a terrific review from Toby Zinman, the critic for the Inquirer, which seems to be the main paper for theater there.

Review: HERRINGBONE
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/phillystage/266924652.html

POSTED: SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2014, 9:32 AM
By Toby Zinman
For the Inquirer
Flashpoint Theatre does it again: the second show of their summer
season (following their opener, Miz Martha) is a knockout, with Ben
Dibble giving a performance of stunning virtuosity. Herringbone is a
strange and compelling musical by anybody's standards.
(more at the link above)


That's great, FJL. Thanks for sharing it. Sending congratulations to Skip.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: FJL on July 13, 2014, 11:20:51 AM
Cilla, thanks for your posts about the Hough show.  Glad it was a great birthday.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Ginny on July 13, 2014, 11:25:40 AM
Thank you to DRs Singdaw, JRand, Elmore, FJL, and John G fot the nice comments about my photos!
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: John G. on July 13, 2014, 11:28:04 AM
It's my mom's birthday today, and I can't get a phone call through. Oh, well. I guess I'll nap.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Ginny on July 13, 2014, 11:34:06 AM
Happy Birthday to DR John G's Mom!
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: FJL on July 13, 2014, 11:42:42 AM
Happy birthday to John G's mom!
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: elmore3003 on July 13, 2014, 12:00:57 PM
Friends of mine posted this on Facebook...it's too good to not share.

Restaurant Watches Old Surveillance And Shares Shocking Results On Craigslist (http://news.distractify.com/culture/craigslist-surveillance-restaurant/?v=1)

Quote
A busy NYC restaurant kept getting bad reviews for slow service, so they hired a firm to investigate. When they compared footage from 2004 to footage from 2014, they made some pretty startling discoveries. So shocking, in fact, that they ranted about it on Craigslist!

If you haven't read this, I highly recommend it.

BK...you've been ranting about this sort of thing for a long time.  Now, there's PROOF! ;)

DR George, I loved this! What is it with all the damned food photos? I have one FB friend who posts nothing but photos of his vegan meals, at least two a day. WTF?  What is the point of a photo of a plate of food? Uneaten or half-eaten? Really?

I have another friend who posts nothing but photos of himself scowling, looking foolish, looking smug, looking moronic, looking elated, occasionally in some activity, and occasionally half-dressed; NOTE: put your shirt back on (actors, oy!). What looked good 20 years ago may not today.

For some of us, it's a living.

And for the rest?
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jane on July 13, 2014, 01:08:25 PM
DR Laura you saw some beautiful sights on East Clear Creek.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jane on July 13, 2014, 01:10:35 PM
Bruce, considering your car was broken into you were extremely lucky nothing was actually broken.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jane on July 13, 2014, 01:22:04 PM
DR Cilla I'm glad you enjoy your birthday celebration.  After reading your reviews I went to see if they will be touring anywhere near me.  I couldn't find anything.  I did see they will be in Phoenix on July 20th.  DR Laura or DR Kerry, will you be going?
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jane on July 13, 2014, 01:23:39 PM
Friends of mine posted this on Facebook...it's too good to not share.

Restaurant Watches Old Surveillance And Shares Shocking Results On Craigslist (http://news.distractify.com/culture/craigslist-surveillance-restaurant/?v=1)

Quote
A busy NYC restaurant kept getting bad reviews for slow service, so they hired a firm to investigate. When they compared footage from 2004 to footage from 2014, they made some pretty startling discoveries. So shocking, in fact, that they ranted about it on Craigslist!

If you haven't read this, I highly recommend it.

BK...you've been ranting about this sort of thing for a long time.  Now, there's PROOF! ;)

I told Keith about this yesterday-lol
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jane on July 13, 2014, 01:27:31 PM
For those of you familiar with New York hotels, the Milford Plaza no longer exists. It's been upgraded and renovated and turned into

Row (http://rownyc.com/)

as in "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" gently up 8th Avenue (8th Avenue is a one-way street going uptown)

It looks like a higher end place than the old Milford Plaza (AKA Mildew Plaza)

I stayed there on my first trip to NY.  It could have been made into a classy, beautiful hotel.  What they did is not my cup of tea.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jane on July 13, 2014, 01:36:03 PM
We watched a film called BAD WORDS last night, directed by and starring Jason Bateman.

The film has its problems, but what we really enjoyed was the fact that much of it was filmed all over the Sportsman's Lodge where we stayed when we were in Los Angeles last December. 

I haven't been to the Sportsman's Lodge in years.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jane on July 13, 2014, 01:38:22 PM
Friends of mine posted this on Facebook...it's too good to not share.

Restaurant Watches Old Surveillance And Shares Shocking Results On Craigslist (http://news.distractify.com/culture/craigslist-surveillance-restaurant/?v=1)

Quote
A busy NYC restaurant kept getting bad reviews for slow service, so they hired a firm to investigate. When they compared footage from 2004 to footage from 2014, they made some pretty startling discoveries. So shocking, in fact, that they ranted about it on Craigslist!

If you haven't read this, I highly recommend it.

BK...you've been ranting about this sort of thing for a long time.  Now, there's PROOF! ;)

DR George, I loved this! What is it with all the damned food photos? I have one FB friend who posts nothing but photos of his vegan meals, at least two a day. WTF?  What is the point of a photo of a plate of food? Uneaten or half-eaten? Really?

I have another friend who posts nothing but photos of himself scowling, looking foolish, looking smug, looking moronic, looking elated, occasionally in some activity, and occasionally half-dressed; NOTE: put your shirt back on (actors, oy!). What looked good 20 years ago may not today.

Your comments made me laugh.

Some of the food photos on FB look very inviting, others I hide.  Vegan dishes would likely be ok as it is some of the meat & fish ones that I don't want to see.

I have hidden strange photos of people.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jane on July 13, 2014, 01:39:47 PM
Shocking break-in news from MR BK....  BUT great news about the recording session.

I like DR LAURA's blog photos and DR CILLA LIZ's photo AND the review of the Hough show were much appreciated!

All kinds of things yesterday on HHW.

We had a good day at WOW with a total of almost $700.  We may be open one more week, or one more day....we shall see what the landlord says.  He suddenly thinks that he needs to rent our SPACE NOW....even though he only has about a 30% occupancy in the whole mall....

Has the lease already ended?
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jane on July 13, 2014, 01:42:39 PM
....but I don't think it will ever be more than satisfactory.

Sorry about that.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jane on July 13, 2014, 01:44:37 PM
Elmore,  just for you a picture of me looking moronic while eating a hot dog

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/AscensionattheDucksgame013_zps650c9d34.jpg) (http://s238.photobucket.com/user/HHWgroup/media/AscensionattheDucksgame013_zps650c9d34.jpg.html)

and the Vixter looking  sweet and happy while eating hers

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/AscensionattheDucksgame005_zpsb86a8451.jpg) (http://s238.photobucket.com/user/HHWgroup/media/AscensionattheDucksgame005_zpsb86a8451.jpg.html)

:D
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jane on July 13, 2014, 01:45:07 PM
Good news for Skip. Congrats to him and the rest of Herringbone.

DITTO!
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jeanne on July 13, 2014, 01:45:25 PM
Hello, everyone.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jeanne on July 13, 2014, 01:45:44 PM
Glad you had such a nice birthday, Cilla.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jeanne on July 13, 2014, 01:46:36 PM
Congrats to Skip on the great review. I'd really like to see HERRINGBONE sometime. I was sorry I missed it in La Jolla.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jeanne on July 13, 2014, 01:49:36 PM
So sorry your car was broken into, Bruce. I know what an uneasy feeling that is. As others have said, as these things go you were lucky. No only did they not get much, they didn't trash your car out of frustration. I know how much you like your car; I'm glad it wasn't damaged.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jane on July 13, 2014, 01:50:08 PM
Well DR JANE....the two events are connected.  The payroll taxes are just too much...and other government required taxes just make it difficult to stay open.

Since her husband died, there hasn't been his extra income to keep the household going....so some of the store $$ had to go there....and we just don't bring in enough to break even....so it was a little more debt every month.

So we may close this week OR the end of the month....we shall see what happens.

It seemed you were saying the landlord might force you to move sooner than you expected.  If that happens I hope you can do so easily enough.   Closing a store sounds like a ton of work to me.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jeanne on July 13, 2014, 01:51:24 PM
As for wishing the thieves ill, it probably isn't necessary. It probably isn't the first time they've done it and I suspect in time they'll be caught. They're taking a lot of risk for such meagre rewards.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jeanne on July 13, 2014, 01:52:41 PM
Friends of mine posted this on Facebook...it's too good to not share.

Restaurant Watches Old Surveillance And Shares Shocking Results On Craigslist (http://news.distractify.com/culture/craigslist-surveillance-restaurant/?v=1)

Quote
A busy NYC restaurant kept getting bad reviews for slow service, so they hired a firm to investigate. When they compared footage from 2004 to footage from 2014, they made some pretty startling discoveries. So shocking, in fact, that they ranted about it on Craigslist!

If you haven't read this, I highly recommend it.

BK...you've been ranting about this sort of thing for a long time.  Now, there's PROOF! ;)

Methinks it's due to the narcissism pills that were put in the water supply.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jeanne on July 13, 2014, 01:54:48 PM
And all of that could have been avoided had they listened to you, bk, and used your players in the first place.

I was thinking the same thing. If it happens again you can always allude to the cheapskates and how much extra it cost them.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jeanne on July 13, 2014, 01:55:51 PM
Glad, also, that DR FJL had a good time and safe travels with Fiddler.

Ditto! I'd love to see FIDDLER again.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jeanne on July 13, 2014, 01:57:39 PM
Looking forward to The World Goes Round.

Me, too.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jeanne on July 13, 2014, 01:59:19 PM
Just a little old shack in Scotland...


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/scotland_zpsb3e48b8d.jpg)

Lovely spot, but is there a Panera nearby? Oh, I think I see a village.

Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jane on July 13, 2014, 02:03:11 PM
DR Ginny the photos from last night are wonderful.  You and Richard look great and the bride beautiful.  I found the father and daughter photos very touching.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jeanne on July 13, 2014, 02:04:07 PM
Sunday afternoon greetings!  Oh, dear, it appears that I didn't log off yesterday when we left for the wedding.  I may have looked like I was sitting here like so much fish, but I actually was having a grand time.  Here we are, well into the reception after almost 8 hours.  We look a little wilted because we were tired and it was pretty warm inside the reception venue.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t1.0-9/1045141_10203141288387386_7798137322978413884_n.jpg)


Not wilted at all! It's a great photo! I like your skirt, too. I used to have one in a similar fabric, but mine had a peach background. Do you wear the skirt with other colors, too? I think it would be quite versatile.


Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jane on July 13, 2014, 02:05:33 PM
He doesn't look so much like his late brother John without the beard, which for yesterday was probably a good thing.

Maybe.  You can see the joy in her face while dancing with her dear uncle.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jeanne on July 13, 2014, 02:05:53 PM
I also had the honor of helping the mother of the bride get Lauren into her dress:

(https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/t1.0-9/10530946_10152500689236390_7575455635857127898_n.jpg)

Very cute photo. Not the sort of thing one usually sees.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jane on July 13, 2014, 02:07:46 PM
Friends of mine posted this on Facebook...it's too good to not share.

Restaurant Watches Old Surveillance And Shares Shocking Results On Craigslist (http://news.distractify.com/culture/craigslist-surveillance-restaurant/?v=1)

Quote
A busy NYC restaurant kept getting bad reviews for slow service, so they hired a firm to investigate. When they compared footage from 2004 to footage from 2014, they made some pretty startling discoveries. So shocking, in fact, that they ranted about it on Craigslist!

If you haven't read this, I highly recommend it.

BK...you've been ranting about this sort of thing for a long time.  Now, there's PROOF! ;)

DR George, I loved this! What is it with all the damned food photos? I have one FB friend who posts nothing but photos of his vegan meals, at least two a day. WTF?  What is the point of a photo of a plate of food? Uneaten or half-eaten? Really?

I have another friend who posts nothing but photos of himself scowling, looking foolish, looking smug, looking moronic, looking elated, occasionally in some activity, and occasionally half-dressed; NOTE: put your shirt back on (actors, oy!). What looked good 20 years ago may not today.

For some of us, it's a living.

:D  An excellent reason for sharing your food photos. 
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jeanne on July 13, 2014, 02:08:19 PM
Friends of mine posted this on Facebook...it's too good to not share.

Restaurant Watches Old Surveillance And Shares Shocking Results On Craigslist (http://news.distractify.com/culture/craigslist-surveillance-restaurant/?v=1)

Quote
A busy NYC restaurant kept getting bad reviews for slow service, so they hired a firm to investigate. When they compared footage from 2004 to footage from 2014, they made some pretty startling discoveries. So shocking, in fact, that they ranted about it on Craigslist!

If you haven't read this, I highly recommend it.

BK...you've been ranting about this sort of thing for a long time.  Now, there's PROOF! ;)

DR George, I loved this! What is it with all the damned food photos? I have one FB friend who posts nothing but photos of his vegan meals, at least two a day. WTF?  What is the point of a photo of a plate of food? Uneaten or half-eaten? Really?

I have another friend who posts nothing but photos of himself scowling, looking foolish, looking smug, looking moronic, looking elated, occasionally in some activity, and occasionally half-dressed; NOTE: put your shirt back on (actors, oy!). What looked good 20 years ago may not today.

For some of us, it's a living.

there must be a LOT of food critics!
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jane on July 13, 2014, 02:09:36 PM
DR John  HAPPY BIRTHDAY to your mother.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jeanne on July 13, 2014, 02:12:16 PM
Hi, Jane.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jeanne on July 13, 2014, 02:13:51 PM
INDUSTRIAL-STRENGTH FEEL-BETTER VIBES to TCB!!

PRONTO!
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jeanne on July 13, 2014, 02:16:09 PM
BK and I have apparently been watching some of the same Netflix movies lately. I recently viewed MY BEST ENEMY. Excellent. A different sort of WWII drama.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: ryacko on July 13, 2014, 02:28:57 PM
Happy Sunday, all!

BK, I went to see opening night of Damn Yankees, and didn't realize that our own little Kritzer-starlet, Chelsea Emma Franko was playing Gloria the nosey news girl. She was wonderful, as was Cynthia Ferrer. They had a great Joe Hardy and Lola, and lots of talent with great voices.  The orchestra sounded wonderful too.

Chelsea said you have to come and see her. (there, I've done her bidding  :D).

Of course, I still had issue with that one piece of casting. For me, it was the one thing that didn't work. If you're gonna make cast a kid, he better have some gravitas and the ability to scare, and not just being a pest, having tantrums, and lots of schmancy costumes up his sleeve. But hey, that's just me.  :)
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Ginny on July 13, 2014, 02:30:33 PM
Thanks, DRs Jane and Jeanne!  Jane, I created my outfit around 2 pieces of Grandma Palmer's jewelry that I wanted to wear to Lauren's wedding - the gold coin around my neck and the opal ring on my right hand.  I've had that skirt for more than 10 years and, yes, I also wear it with a green jacket or with a yellow sweater.  My wrist "corsage" is ribbon flowers on a beige enamel bracelet that matched perfectly.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: singdaw on July 13, 2014, 02:51:43 PM
And for the rest?


The rest do it just to irk you.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: singdaw on July 13, 2014, 02:55:03 PM
INDUSTRIAL-STRENGTH FEEL-BETTER VIBES to TCB!!

PRONTO!



DITTO!
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: singdaw on July 13, 2014, 02:55:37 PM
A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the Dear Mother of DR John G.!!!
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jane on July 13, 2014, 03:08:40 PM
Hi Jeanne.  Sorry I left before responding.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: ChasSmith on July 13, 2014, 03:11:04 PM
Back from a going-away par-tay for a woman who has been a revered and indispensable member of the local theater community for at least the couple of decades that I've been around it.  Fortunately, she's not going too far away -- she'll be living in the Poconos region of northeastern Pennsylvania -- but we'll miss her frequent participation and always expert assistance.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jane on July 13, 2014, 03:15:20 PM
Thanks, DRs Jane and Jeanne!  Jane, I created my outfit around 2 pieces of Grandma Palmer's jewelry that I wanted to wear to Lauren's wedding - the gold coin around my neck and the opal ring on my right hand.  I've had that skirt for more than 10 years and, yes, I also wear it with a green jacket or with a yellow sweater.  My wrist "corsage" is ribbon flowers on a beige enamel bracelet that matched perfectly.

Jeanne had actually asked about your outfit, which was the only reason I didn't.  Your new shoes looked nice with the outfit.  I've also worn family jewelry to special family events.  You did great coordinating your outfit, but then you seem to have a talent for that.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jane on July 13, 2014, 03:17:37 PM
Back from a going-away par-tay for a woman who has been a revered and indispensable member of the local theater community for at least the couple of decades that I've been around it.  Fortunately, she's not going too far away -- she'll be living in the Poconos region of northeastern Pennsylvania -- but we'll miss her frequent participation and always expert assistance.

Will you visit her in the Poconos?  On our first trip there I was 8 months pregnant with Craig and we went rafting for the first time.  Keith was very nervous about taking me in that condition along with Bryan who was 2 1/2.  Fortunately the rapids we went down were nothing.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: ChasSmith on July 13, 2014, 03:17:44 PM
Lorin Maazel, Intense and Enigmatic Conductor, Dies at 84

http://goo.gl/z2wVr7
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: ChasSmith on July 13, 2014, 03:19:53 PM
Back from a going-away par-tay for a woman who has been a revered and indispensable member of the local theater community for at least the couple of decades that I've been around it.  Fortunately, she's not going too far away -- she'll be living in the Poconos region of northeastern Pennsylvania -- but we'll miss her frequent participation and always expert assistance.

Will you visit her in the Poconos?  On our first trip there I was 8 months pregnant with Craig and we went rafting for the first time.  Keith was very nervous about taking me in that condition along with Bryan who was 2 1/2.  Fortunately the rapids we went down were nothing.

Oh sure, any number of us will.  Driving distance is two hours or less, so not a big deal distance-wise.  And she'll be popping back up here for all of our opening nights.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: John G. on July 13, 2014, 03:21:34 PM
Thank you, all, for the birthday wishes for Mom. I'll pass them along. I spoke with her earlier. Her phone has been ringing off the hook.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: John G. on July 13, 2014, 03:23:23 PM
Went to see Chef this afternoon. Surprisingly better than I had thought. There's some fun social commentary in there as well as some great supporting performances. Bobby Canavale, Dustin Hoffman, Scarlett Johansen and Robert Downey Jr. were all really effective, even if there parts were tiny.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: singdaw on July 13, 2014, 03:24:59 PM
Plitvice Waterfalls, Croatia:


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/waterfall6_zps350945e0.jpg)
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: singdaw on July 13, 2014, 03:27:09 PM
Lorin Maazel, Intense and Enigmatic Conductor, Dies at 84


A friend of mine is singing in the Castleton Festival production of Don Giovanni there right now. So sad.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: George on July 13, 2014, 03:29:44 PM
Sunday afternoon greetings!  Oh, dear, it appears that I didn't log off yesterday when we left for the wedding.  I may have looked like I was sitting here like so much fish, but I actually was having a grand time.  Here we are, well into the reception after almost 8 hours.  We look a little wilted because we were tired and it was pretty warm inside the reception venue.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t1.0-9/1045141_10203141288387386_7798137322978413884_n.jpg)

That's a great picture, Ginny!
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: George on July 13, 2014, 03:30:39 PM
In addition to walking Bride Lauren down the aisle, Richard was also tapped for the father-daughter dance.

(https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/10502167_10152527754025049_30967097354168744_n.jpg)

That's a lovely dress!
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: George on July 13, 2014, 03:30:51 PM
Skip's (and Ellen's and Tom's) show HERRINGBONE in Philly got a terrific review from Toby Zinman, the critic for the Inquirer, which seems to be the main paper for theater there.

Review: HERRINGBONE
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/phillystage/266924652.html (http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/phillystage/266924652.html)

POSTED: SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2014, 9:32 AM
By Toby Zinman
For the Inquirer
Flashpoint Theatre does it again: the second show of their summer
season (following their opener, Miz Martha) is a knockout, with Ben
Dibble giving a performance of stunning virtuosity. Herringbone is a
strange and compelling musical by anybody's standards.
(more at the link above)


Congrats to Skip and Company!
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: George on July 13, 2014, 03:31:03 PM
DR GEORGE that restaurant link was very informative and ON THE MONEY.

I know!  I printed it out and will leave a copy for my sister and niece...who especially needs it.

;)
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Ginny on July 13, 2014, 03:31:05 PM
Thanks, DRs Jane and Jeanne!  Jane, I created my outfit around 2 pieces of Grandma Palmer's jewelry that I wanted to wear to Lauren's wedding - the gold coin around my neck and the opal ring on my right hand.  I've had that skirt for more than 10 years and, yes, I also wear it with a green jacket or with a yellow sweater.  My wrist "corsage" is ribbon flowers on a beige enamel bracelet that matched perfectly.

Jeanne had actually asked about your outfit, which was the only reason I didn't.  Your new shoes looked nice with the outfit.  I've also worn family jewelry to special family events.  You did great coordinating your outfit, but then you seem to have a talent for that.

Oops, sorry, DR Jeanne - guess I'm more tired than I realized!

DR Jane, I only wore my new shoes, which have a somewhat high wedge heel, for the ceremony and official photos.  On the way to the reception I changed into my flat ECCO sandals and wore them the rest of the evening.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: George on July 13, 2014, 03:31:51 PM
It's my mom's birthday today, and I can't get a phone call through. Oh, well. I guess I'll nap.

Happy Birthday to your mom, John G.!! ;D
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Ginny on July 13, 2014, 03:32:51 PM
Thanks, DR George!  Lauren's dress was lovely.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jrand73 on July 13, 2014, 03:43:56 PM
I think we HAD a month to month lease DR JANE.  I don't now for sure....but it doesn't matter....he won't accept any more rent from my sister, and we are out on the 15th.  She doesn't plan to reopen the store anyplace else.

We will all move on.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: George on July 13, 2014, 03:45:52 PM
I think we HAD a month to month lease DR JANE.  I don't now for sure....but it doesn't matter....he won't accept any more rent from my sister, and we are out on the 15th.  She doesn't plan to reopen the store anyplace else.

We will all move on.

That's too bad, Jack.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: singdaw on July 13, 2014, 03:48:42 PM
I am very sorry to hear that WoW will be wise no more.     ???
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: ChasSmith on July 13, 2014, 03:50:59 PM
I'd been meaning to ask, DR Jrand63, and apologies if I should know this, but what kind of a store was it?  A wholly independent one selling new books?  A franchise?  Secondhand books?  Other?
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Cillaliz on July 13, 2014, 03:58:25 PM
DR Ginny,  I love the photos from the wedding.  I agree that you and Richard both look great and your outfit looks wonderful.  I think it's fabulous you got to help Lauren with her dress.  It's very clear that you all are very close and that she thinks the world of you and Richard.  So glad you had a wonderful time.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Cillaliz on July 13, 2014, 04:05:30 PM
JRand sorry about World of Wisdom. I just talked to a candy store owner here who is closing this month for similar reasons. It's sad to see independent businesses have to close.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Cillaliz on July 13, 2014, 04:08:59 PM
Congrats to Skip!
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Cillaliz on July 13, 2014, 04:10:47 PM
Thanks everyone for the wishes before and after my b'day. 
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Cillaliz on July 13, 2014, 04:11:52 PM
Am spending the day with the cats.  Mowed the yard and am doing laundry.  Other than breakfast with Paul, been home and other than the above just sitting. 
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: George on July 13, 2014, 04:12:55 PM
Well, it's time for me to head out.  I'm house-and-cat-sitting for both my sister and her boyfriend (they have never lived together).  I need to feed their cats and all that goes along with that.  But I'll have to go back again later this evening.  I should've gone earlier today, but I didn't, so I'm going now.

Be back later.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Cillaliz on July 13, 2014, 04:17:05 PM
It's going to be cool this week.  Highs in the 70s lows in the 50s maybe even 40s until the end of the week then up to 80s. I can't wait!   I have lots of yard work to do and should be able to get it done in the evenings. 
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Ginny on July 13, 2014, 04:25:57 PM
DR Ginny,  I love the photos from the wedding.  I agree that you and Richard both look great and your outfit looks wonderful.  I think it's fabulous you got to help Lauren with her dress.  It's very clear that you all are very close and that she thinks the world of you and Richard.  So glad you had a wonderful time.

Thank you, DR Cillaliz!  I got to help with the dress because I own the crochet hooks the seamstress recommended for the buttons on the back.  And, yes, we are close.  Richard and I try to compensate for the fact that the other paternal uncle and his wife can barely be bothered.  They did attend yesterday's ceremony, but not the reception.  They didn't even hang around long enough to be in a family photo.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Ginny on July 13, 2014, 04:35:08 PM
Here comes the bride on the arm of her uncle/godfather!

Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: FJL on July 13, 2014, 04:43:30 PM
Skip's on the train back from Philly.  I was reading him the wonderful posts here and he sends his gratitude for them.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Ginny on July 13, 2014, 04:46:57 PM
Skip's on the train back from Philly.  I was reading him the wonderful posts here and he sends his gratitude for them.

Please add best wishes from Richard and me!
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Ginny on July 13, 2014, 04:48:23 PM
Mother of the bride Jayne got to choose which groomsman would escort her to her seat and she chose Rob.

Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Cillaliz on July 13, 2014, 04:50:58 PM
DR Ginny,  I love the photos from the wedding.  I agree that you and Richard both look great and your outfit looks wonderful.  I think it's fabulous you got to help Lauren with her dress.  It's very clear that you all are very close and that she thinks the world of you and Richard.  So glad you had a wonderful time.

Thank you, DR Cillaliz!  I got to help with the dress because I own the crochet hooks the seamstress recommended for the buttons on the back.  And, yes, we are close.  Richard and I try to compensate for the fact that the other paternal uncle and his wife can barely be bothered.  They did attend yesterday's ceremony, but not the reception.  They didn't even hang around long enough to be in a family photo.

I'm sorry that they aren't more involved for their sake, but so glad that you and Richard have risen to the occasion.  Clearly it is appreciated
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jane on July 13, 2014, 05:00:26 PM
DR Ginny,  I love the photos from the wedding.  I agree that you and Richard both look great and your outfit looks wonderful.  I think it's fabulous you got to help Lauren with her dress.  It's very clear that you all are very close and that she thinks the world of you and Richard.  So glad you had a wonderful time.

Thank you, DR Cillaliz!  I got to help with the dress because I own the crochet hooks the seamstress recommended for the buttons on the back.  And, yes, we are close.  Richard and I try to compensate for the fact that the other paternal uncle and his wife can barely be bothered.  They did attend yesterday's ceremony, but not the reception.  They didn't even hang around long enough to be in a family photo.

That is cute regarding the crochet hooks.

What a shame about the other uncle & wife.  They are the ones missing out while you and Richard are the lucky ones.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jane on July 13, 2014, 05:02:10 PM
Skip's on the train back from Philly.  I was reading him the wonderful posts here and he sends his gratitude for them.
Mother of the bride Jayne got to choose which groomsman would escort her to her seat and she chose Rob.



Another wonderful photo.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jane on July 13, 2014, 05:03:04 PM
Plitvice Waterfalls, Croatia:


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/waterfall6_zps350945e0.jpg)

These falls are exceptionally beautiful.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Ginny on July 13, 2014, 05:26:32 PM
Yes, DRs Cillaliz and Jane, the other aunt and uncle have missed out on a lot of hugs.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: George on July 13, 2014, 06:37:42 PM
Skip's on the train back from Philly.  I was reading him the wonderful posts here and he sends his gratitude for them.

Did he like the show?  Or I should specify, their production of his show?
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jane on July 13, 2014, 06:38:20 PM
Good question DR George.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Jane on July 13, 2014, 06:42:04 PM
We went to the regular library for me to pick up a book, yes a regular hardback.  I don't want to purchase the eBook since I'm not expecting to enjoy reading it. I need to read it for my book group.  While we were at the library we checked out 3 DVD's.  I think tonight we will watch CHARIOT'S OF FIRE.  We also had CABARET and BILLY ELLIOT.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: FJL on July 13, 2014, 07:08:32 PM
Skip's on the train back from Philly.  I was reading him the wonderful posts here and he sends his gratitude for them.

Did he like the show?  Or I should specify, their production of his show?

Yes, very much. 
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: vixmom on July 13, 2014, 07:19:32 PM
Friends of mine posted this on Facebook...it's too good to not share.

Restaurant Watches Old Surveillance And Shares Shocking Results On Craigslist (http://news.distractify.com/culture/craigslist-surveillance-restaurant/?v=1)

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A busy NYC restaurant kept getting bad reviews for slow service, so they hired a firm to investigate. When they compared footage from 2004 to footage from 2014, they made some pretty startling discoveries. So shocking, in fact, that they ranted about it on Craigslist!

If you haven't read this, I highly recommend it.

BK...you've been ranting about this sort of thing for a long time.  Now, there's PROOF! ;)

DR George, I loved this! What is it with all the damned food photos? I have one FB friend who posts nothing but photos of his vegan meals, at least two a day. WTF?  What is the point of a photo of a plate of food? Uneaten or half-eaten? Really?

I have another friend who posts nothing but photos of himself scowling, looking foolish, looking smug, looking moronic, looking elated, occasionally in some activity, and occasionally half-dressed; NOTE: put your shirt back on (actors, oy!). What looked good 20 years ago may not today.

For some of us, it's a living.

there must be a LOT of food critics!
'
everybody's a critic!
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: vixmom on July 13, 2014, 07:26:21 PM
Happiest of Birthdays to the Mother of John G
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Cillaliz on July 13, 2014, 07:26:56 PM
Friends of mine posted this on Facebook...it's too good to not share.

Restaurant Watches Old Surveillance And Shares Shocking Results On Craigslist (http://news.distractify.com/culture/craigslist-surveillance-restaurant/?v=1)

Quote
A busy NYC restaurant kept getting bad reviews for slow service, so they hired a firm to investigate. When they compared footage from 2004 to footage from 2014, they made some pretty startling discoveries. So shocking, in fact, that they ranted about it on Craigslist!

If you haven't read this, I highly recommend it.

BK...you've been ranting about this sort of thing for a long time.  Now, there's PROOF! ;)

DR George, I loved this! What is it with all the damned food photos? I have one FB friend who posts nothing but photos of his vegan meals, at least two a day. WTF?  What is the point of a photo of a plate of food? Uneaten or half-eaten? Really?

I have another friend who posts nothing but photos of himself scowling, looking foolish, looking smug, looking moronic, looking elated, occasionally in some activity, and occasionally half-dressed; NOTE: put your shirt back on (actors, oy!). What looked good 20 years ago may not today.

For some of us, it's a living.

there must be a LOT of food critics!
'
everybody's a critic!

And everybody thinks they know food!
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Cillaliz on July 13, 2014, 07:27:28 PM
Yard mowed, laundry done, rest of birthday cake eaten....  :)
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: vixmom on July 13, 2014, 07:27:35 PM
I am so glad Skip was able to see the show    form his FB comments it seems clear he was very pleased with the casting and the production
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: vixmom on July 13, 2014, 07:29:41 PM
Yard mowed, laundry done, rest of birthday cake eaten....  :)


I really need you to move in here  I have a ton of chores that need to be done
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: Cillaliz on July 13, 2014, 07:31:04 PM
Yard mowed, laundry done, rest of birthday cake eaten....  :)


I really need you to move in here  I have a ton of chores that need to be done

Well, I never get all my chores done so I choose to focus only on the ones that I got done
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: bk on July 13, 2014, 08:08:47 PM
Back from another long day - but we got all the stuff from yesterday mixed into the mixes, and then we edited everything that needed to be edited.  That will all get uploaded in show order to Dropbox by Tuesday night, then I'll listen to it that way, decide if I need to tweak anything, and if I don't, then it will go off to Mr. Kander.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: singdaw on July 13, 2014, 08:33:30 PM
Surely it will take us just few more posts
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: singdaw on July 13, 2014, 08:33:44 PM
to take us toward
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: singdaw on July 13, 2014, 08:34:01 PM
the turning of the page
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: singdaw on July 13, 2014, 08:34:20 PM
SEVEN!!!
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: John G. on July 13, 2014, 08:42:09 PM
Anybody still watching Food Network Star? The local chef, Luca Della Casa, has earned his way back onto the show and apparently cooked up a storm tonight. It's strange not having cable and trying to keep up with a TV show.

But good for Luca. He's a great guy.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: bk on July 13, 2014, 10:16:41 PM
We had Dino's pizza - the musical director brought it when he came over - it really is the best pizza in LA.
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: George on July 13, 2014, 10:40:45 PM
We had Dino's pizza - the musical director brought it when he came over - it really is the best pizza in LA.

Was Dino at the piano while you were eating Dino's pizza?

;)
Title: Re: THE PICK-UP SESSION
Post by: bk on July 13, 2014, 11:05:24 PM
I wish.