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Title: THE BEAT GOES ON
Post by: bk on July 21, 2014, 12:00:51 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes had a beat and it went on, and now it is time for you to post until the beat cows come home.
Title: Re: THE BEAT GOES ON
Post by: bk on July 21, 2014, 12:01:55 AM: And the word of the day is: IATRIC!
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Post by: bk on July 21, 2014, 12:05:26 AM: Here are the blurbs for the two releases:

Kritzerland is proud to present a world premiere release, one of the most sought-after film musicals:

CENTENNIAL SUMMER

Music by Jerome Kern
Lyrics by Leo Robin, Oscar Hammerstein II and E.Y. Harburg
Music Direction by Alfred Newman

In 1944, Meet Me in St. Louis captivated moviegoers the world over. The unbridled nostalgia for a simpler time was very appealing in the turbulent war years. Two years later, Twentieth Century-Fox made its own film to appeal to that same audience – Centennial Summer. With an excellent screenplay by Michael Kanin and elegant and stylish direction by Otto Preminger, Centennial Summer takes a colorful, fun and even touching look at the 1876 Philadelphia Exposition and one family’s trials and tribulations and follies and foibles. Like Meet Me in St. Louis, Centennial Summer was a love letter to a bygone era and like Meet Me in St. Louis, Centennial Summer was a musical, with some wonderful musical numbers by the brilliant composer Jerome Kern and lyricists Leo Robin, Oscar Hammerstein and E.Y. Harburg.

Centennial Summer was Jerome Kern’s final score – he died in November of 1945 at sixty years of age, a great loss to the world of musical theatre and film. In Centennial Summer, Kern’s music could not have been in better hands than that of Fox’s music director extraordinaire Alfred Newman, who also adapted Kern’s tunes and created the beautiful underscore for the film. The songs are charmers and several went on to become staples of the Great American Songbook – “Up with the Lark,” “All Through the Day” and “In Love in Vain.” There is also a magical specialty number called “Cinderella Sue” performed by Avon Long that is one of the highlights of the movie. And Alfred Newman’s underscore for the film is classic Newman. The film received two Academy Award nominations, one for Best Song and one for Best Score.

This is the official world premiere release of the complete Centennial Summer, transferred from the 1/4” archival elements in the Twentieth Century-Fox vaults and lovingly restored by Mike Matessino. It just doesn’t get better than Jerome Kern, Leo Robin, Oscar Hammerstein, E.Y. Harburg and, of course, Alfred Newman. It is a thrill to bring this under-appreciated musical to CD and we hope you enjoy this delightful, tuneful and beautiful score, sounding incredible over sixty years later.

Centennial Summer is limited to 1000 copies only and is priced at $19.98, plus shipping.

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

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Kritzerland is proud to present two great scores on one CD – one a world premiere release and the other a first U.S. release on CD :

WON TON TON: THE DOG WHO SAVED HOLLYWOOD

and

OH DAD, POOR DAD, MAMMA’S HUNG YOU IN THE CLOSET AND I’M FEELIN’ SO SAD

Composed and Conducted by Neal Hefti

In 1976, Paramount had an interesting slate of releases featuring dramas, comedies, and even two musicals. Two of the comedies and both musicals were spoofs, but this was several years before Paramount would hit it big with the spoof to end all spoofs, Airplane (the big hit comedy from Paramount that year – The Bad News Bears – wasn’t a spoof). The musical spoofs that came and went were The First Nudie Musical and Bugsy Malone, both of which would go on to cult film status. The two comedy spoofs were The Big Bus, a send-up of disaster movies, and Won Ton Ton: The Dog That Saved Hollywood, a send-up of the silent film era and canine movie heroes like Rin Tin Tin and Lassie.

Won Ton Ton seems almost the end of an era. The cast included a huge number of cameos by an amazing array of Hollywood veterans, over fifty of them. The leading cast featured Bruce Dern, Madeline Kahn, Teri Garr and Art Carney, and a brilliant performance by Augustus von Schumacher as Won Ton Ton. To the filmmakers, it must have seemed like a film that could not lose.

The film came out, received middling reviews, and disappeared until the advent of home video and cable allowed people to find it and enjoy it for what it was – a fun, celebrity-filled lark with some truly amusing sequences. And the producers could not have made a better choice of film composer than the great Neal Hefti.

Hefti’s style was breezy and melodic, but he was also an expert dramatic composer – even in his comedy films – and such is the case with Won Ton Ton. The flavor of the main title music, which evokes the 1920s, continues throughout the score for the upbeat cues, but Hefti also has several beautiful themes running throughout the film to underscore the sweet affection the dog feels for the Madeline Kahn character. It’s a truly delightful score, both in and away from the film, and it’s classic Hefti all the way.

This is the world premiere release of Won Ton Ton, taken from the multi-track tapes stored in the Paramount vault and newly mixed especially for this release, in wonderful stereo sound.

Our second feature is Hefti’s infectious score to the 1967 comedy Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma’s Hung You in the Closet and I’m Feelin’ So Sad, an adaptation of Arthur L. Kopit’s 1962 play. For the film, Neal Hefti created another melodic and fun score, including a bouncy main title song and several classic Hefti tunes along the way. Our source for this CD was the original three-track album master.

Won Ton Ton/Oh Dad, Poor Dad is limited to 1000 copies only and is priced at $19.98, plus shipping.

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

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Title: Re: THE BEAT GOES ON
Post by: singdaw on July 21, 2014, 01:58:04 AM: Congratulations on the interesting new Kritzerland releases, bk!
Title: Re: THE BEAT GOES ON
Post by: singdaw on July 21, 2014, 01:58:47 AM: So glad for all the photos from yesterday's HHW reunion. :)

Sounds like a grand time was had by all.
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Post by: singdaw on July 21, 2014, 02:04:19 AM: I was mostly absent yesterday because friends took us to the Harbor View Cafe in Pepin, WI. It's a unique restaurant located in a sleepy little town situated right on the bank of the mighty Mississippi river; the view from the place is spectacular. It's about an hour and half drive from the Twin Cities, but we took our time exploring exquisite back roads, driving by the most picturesque farms.

The food was truly wonderful - one of the best meals I have had in quite a few years. We drove back in the late afternoon sun on a route which hugs the Mississippi all the way along, with beautiful views. All in all, a really lovely day. :)
Title: Re: THE BEAT GOES ON
Post by: singdaw on July 21, 2014, 02:07:36 AM: I am not quite sure why I was wide awake at 3:15am, but I am hoping I'll be able to return to bed and get some additional sleep at some point. :P
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Post by: singdaw on July 21, 2014, 02:08:15 AM: Last week we had the Polar Vortex. Today, the heat index is supposed to exceed 105 degrees.
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Post by: Ben on July 21, 2014, 02:16:25 AM: Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: vixmom on July 21, 2014, 04:55:31 AM: Quote
What we’re releasing is every note of music from the film – that includes not only the songs, but all of the brilliant Alfred Newman underscore, which was nominated for an Oscar that year. It’s close to eight minutes of pure bliss.

Gee, most of your releases are much longer than that :):):):)
Title: Re: THE BEAT GOES ON
Post by: vixmom on July 21, 2014, 04:57:25 AM: I was awoken by a phone call from my Oncologist--- results of the PET scan.... all is well! No re-occurrence of the tumor!!

Thanks for all the vibes!!
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 21, 2014, 05:05:29 AM: Good morning, all.

And -- what a way to start the day -- a laurel, and hearty congratulations to DR vixmom!!!
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 21, 2014, 05:15:21 AM: Good morning, all! I went to order CENTENNIAL SUMMER, but I did not see it on the Kritzerland site! This is one I am looking forward to.

I will leave for physical therapy in another 30 minutes. Gurjeet is away from Wednesday to next Monday, so I won't have therapy again until next Tuesday. I think my clendar for the rest of the week is completely empty, so we'll see what new fresh hell fills it up.

DR vixmom, what excellent news! That's a wonderful way to begin the week.
Title: Re: THE BEAT GOES ON
Post by: singdaw on July 21, 2014, 05:17:45 AM: So thrilled for you, DR vixmom!!!! Good news that I was hoping and praying for. :)
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Post by: Kerry on July 21, 2014, 05:25:59 AM: Here we have a brand new Monday!
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Post by: FJL on July 21, 2014, 05:27:59 AM: Great to hear such wonderful news from vixmom!
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Post by: bk on July 21, 2014, 05:28:17 AM: As always, the titles will be live at six in the morning. I had about three-and-a-half hours of sleep. Woke up at four-thirty for some unknown reason. But have got everything ready now and at six all I have to do is press post at the film score board, the eBlast board and then do Facebook and Twitter and it's back to bed for the likes of me.
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Post by: bk on July 21, 2014, 05:30:16 AM: Right now I'm downloading the big files for the Soren Hyldgaard score to the Spider. He's sent the original album and then on two separate huge files the complete score, about two CDs worth. We'll see how all that feels but we'll cull the best seventy to seventy-eight minutes.
Title: Re: THE BEAT GOES ON
Post by: bk on July 21, 2014, 05:30:34 AM: Those downloads are probably an hour each.
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Post by: Druxy on July 21, 2014, 05:33:41 AM: TOD:

ROSE OF WASHINGTON SQUARE
TIN PAN ALLEY (wish they would release this onto DVD)
STATE FAIR (original)
Title: Re: THE BEAT GOES ON
Post by: elmore3003 on July 21, 2014, 05:36:03 AM: Quote from: bk on July 21, 2014, 05:28:17 AM
As always, the titles will be live at six in the morning. I had about three-and-a-half hours of sleep. Woke up at four-thirty for some unknown reason. But have got everything ready now and at six all I have to do is press post at the film score board, the eBlast board and then do Facebook and Twitter and it's back to bed for the likes of me.

I will order when I return from therapy.
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 21, 2014, 05:42:53 AM: Good news from DR VIXMOM.

Great photos from DR CHAS and DR VIXMOM from last night's gathering. I feel very dumb - but who is the person in the black jacket with white stripes on the shoulders?
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 21, 2014, 05:45:14 AM: That's Lanny. Sorry for not identifying!
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Post by: Ben on July 21, 2014, 05:45:56 AM: Deb, glad to hear your good news.
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 21, 2014, 05:47:26 AM: CD's ordered!

Auditions went fine. We shall see what we shall see. I don't need to have the lead....there are lots of other funny parts...with FEWER lines.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 21, 2014, 05:56:48 AM: I like to order mine at the stroke of 9:01.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 21, 2014, 05:59:43 AM: DONE. (They were up at 8:58 by my watch.)
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 21, 2014, 06:18:55 AM: Re yesterday's TOD, here's somebody else's picture of an Ormandy on my shelf that I'll bet not too many people have. It's from the early fifties, never re-recorded in stereo, and I'm not sure if there was a CD transfer.

(Mine's in a standard box set, in what I believe is beautiful condition. I think I played it all of once when I found it years ago. I'll check it out later.)

(http://home.comcast.net/~chasmith7/Jeanne.jpg)
Title: Re: THE BEAT GOES ON
Post by: John G. on July 21, 2014, 06:23:40 AM: Good morning, all.

Thanks, BK, for Centennial Summer. I've not seen this movie but have long wanted to hear that score.
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Post by: John G. on July 21, 2014, 06:24:05 AM: Monday vibes for all in need.
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Post by: John G. on July 21, 2014, 06:24:14 AM: Two!
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Post by: John G. on July 21, 2014, 06:25:51 AM: TOD:

Sun Valley Serenade
Orchestra Wives
Any of the movies in which the Nicholas Brothers appeared

Special mention to two not-great musicals from 20th Century Fox that I just love:
At Long Last Love
New York, New York
Title: Re: THE BEAT GOES ON
Post by: singdaw on July 21, 2014, 06:38:14 AM: That looks like a very interesting release, DR ChasSmith.

The only Honegger score that I am at all familiar with is Le Roi David.
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Post by: singdaw on July 21, 2014, 06:41:50 AM: TOD:

I guess it would have to be Hello, Dolly! (1969).

Dumplings - lighter than air they are!
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Post by: singdaw on July 21, 2014, 06:44:13 AM: Also:

Doctor Dolittle (1967)
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)
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Post by: Ginny on July 21, 2014, 07:40:28 AM: Monday morning greetings! The settling-in continues upstairs and Richard and I are going to make ourselves scarce later this afternoon/evening. The kids made great progress yesterday and Mary Linda's looking forward to being able to start emptying boxes today. We're waiting to hear from the plumber about the wet bar.
Title: Re: THE BEAT GOES ON
Post by: Ginny on July 21, 2014, 07:40:49 AM: Great news from DR Vixmom!!!
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on July 21, 2014, 08:10:51 AM: BK-

I Believe You Can Find CS On Dvd On Amazon. Thanks Mucho For The CD Up-Coming Cd Release. I Have Ordered It!
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on July 21, 2014, 08:16:03 AM: Quote from: bk on July 21, 2014, 12:01:55 AM
And the word of the day is: IATRIC!

And The Song Of The Day Is: THE PHYSICIAN
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 21, 2014, 08:53:24 AM: TOD:

(In no particular order)
With A Song in My Heart (one of my all-time favorites. Have always wanted the score on CD).
South Pacific
The Gang's All Here
That Lady in Ermine
The Dolly Sisters
Tin Pan Alley
Weekend in Havana
Hello, Frisco, Hello
Call Me Madam
There's No Business Like Show Business
Carousel
The King and I
April Love
The Sound of Music
State Fair
Hello, Dolly! (would LOVE a complete version of this one)
Star!
Doctor Dolittle
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 21, 2014, 08:55:22 AM: Quote from: singdaw on July 21, 2014, 06:44:13 AM
Also:

Doctor Dolittle (1967)
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)

"Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" was produced by United Artists.
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Post by: Jennifer on July 21, 2014, 08:55:38 AM: Great news DR Vixmom!!! Hurray!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 21, 2014, 08:57:16 AM: Quote from: vixmom on July 21, 2014, 04:57:25 AM
I was awoken by a phone call from my Oncologist--- results of the PET scan.... all is well! No re-occurrence of the tumor!!

Thanks for all the vibes!!

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<HUGS!!!>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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Post by: Jennifer on July 21, 2014, 09:07:14 AM: One of my favorite authors Kelley Armstrong's book Omens is a kindle daily deal today:

Cainsville is a mystery series. Each book has a murder to be solved.

I would say that Omens is part thriller, part mystery, with a slight paranormal element (at least in the first book).

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/?docId=1000677541
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Post by: John G. on July 21, 2014, 09:45:55 AM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on July 21, 2014, 08:57:16 AM
Quote from: vixmom on July 21, 2014, 04:57:25 AM
I was awoken by a phone call from my Oncologist--- results of the PET scan.... all is well! No re-occurrence of the tumor!!

Thanks for all the vibes!!

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<HUGS!!!>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

And more hugs.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on July 21, 2014, 10:08:15 AM: DITTO
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 21, 2014, 10:12:26 AM: And today's devastating news: Morgan, my walking therapist, is leaving Manhattan. Her husband has taken a job with a law firm in Laredo, TX, and they leave in a month. I am very sorry to know this.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on July 21, 2014, 10:18:11 AM: And Centennial Summer Was Directed By Otto Preminger !!!
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Post by: Jane on July 21, 2014, 10:29:09 AM: Quote from: bk on July 21, 2014, 12:05:26 AM
Here are the blurbs for the two releases:

Kritzerland is proud to present a world premiere release, one of the most sought-after film musicals:

other a first U.S. release on CD :

WON TON TON: THE DOG WHO SAVED HOLLYWOOD

and

OH DAD, POOR DAD, MAMMA’S HUNG YOU IN THE CLOSET AND I’M FEELIN’ SO SAD

Congratulations!
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Post by: Jane on July 21, 2014, 10:30:24 AM: Quote from: vixmom on July 21, 2014, 04:57:25 AM
I was awoken by a phone call from my Oncologist--- results of the PET scan.... all is well! No re-occurrence of the tumor!!

Thanks for all the vibes!!

YES!!!!!!

:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
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Post by: Jane on July 21, 2014, 10:31:29 AM: Quote from: singdaw on July 21, 2014, 02:04:19 AM
I was mostly absent yesterday because friends took us to the Harbor View Cafe in Pepin, WI. It's a unique restaurant located in a sleepy little town situated right on the bank of the mighty Mississippi river; the view from the place is spectacular. It's about an hour and half drive from the Twin Cities, but we took our time exploring exquisite back roads, driving by the most picturesque farms.

The food was truly wonderful - one of the best meals I have had in quite a few years. We drove back in the late afternoon sun on a route which hugs the Mississippi all the way along, with beautiful views. All in all, a really lovely day. :)

It sounds like a lovely day. Photos please.
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Post by: Jane on July 21, 2014, 10:33:29 AM: Quote from: Jennifer on July 21, 2014, 09:07:14 AM
One of my favorite authors Kelley Armstrong's book Omens is a kindle daily deal today:

Cainsville is a mystery series. Each book has a murder to be solved.

I would say that Omens is part thriller, part mystery, with a slight paranormal element (at least in the first book).

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/?docId=1000677541

I'll look at this later.
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Post by: Jane on July 21, 2014, 10:34:11 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on July 21, 2014, 10:12:26 AM
And today's devastating news: Morgan, my walking therapist, is leaving Manhattan. Her husband has taken a job with a law firm in Laredo, TX, and they leave in a month. I am very sorry to know this.

Bummer, I'm sorry. Vibes you find someone you like just as much!!!!!
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Post by: singdaw on July 21, 2014, 11:02:32 AM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on July 21, 2014, 08:55:22 AM
"Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" was produced by United Artists.

Drat! I even did a web search before posting. I guess you can't trust everything you read on the Internet! :P
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Post by: singdaw on July 21, 2014, 11:03:20 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on July 21, 2014, 10:12:26 AM
Morgan, my walking therapist, is leaving Manhattan.

I am very sorry to hear this, DR elmore3003.
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Post by: singdaw on July 21, 2014, 11:05:38 AM: Quote from: Jane on July 21, 2014, 10:31:29 AM
Photos please.

I didn't take any, so they only exist in my mind. :-\
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 21, 2014, 11:11:14 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on July 21, 2014, 10:12:26 AM
And today's devastating news: Morgan, my walking therapist, is leaving Manhattan. Her husband has taken a job with a law firm in Laredo, TX, and they leave in a month. I am very sorry to know this.

Damn it to hell!
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 21, 2014, 11:13:04 AM: Quote from: Jane on July 21, 2014, 10:34:11 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on July 21, 2014, 10:12:26 AM
And today's devastating news: Morgan, my walking therapist, is leaving Manhattan. Her husband has taken a job with a law firm in Laredo, TX, and they leave in a month. I am very sorry to know this.

Bummer, I'm sorry. Vibes you find someone you like just as much!!!!!

I hope the therapy place finds someone as wonderful as Morgan. I'm not looking.
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Post by: singdaw on July 21, 2014, 11:34:31 AM: Let us turn the page.
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Post by: singdaw on July 21, 2014, 11:34:43 AM: Shall we?
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Post by: singdaw on July 21, 2014, 11:34:57 AM: Yes, I think we shall.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on July 21, 2014, 11:41:49 AM: Nice Move
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on July 21, 2014, 11:43:25 AM: If You're Still There-Hi Ben... That Is All
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 21, 2014, 11:44:34 AM: Quote from: singdaw on July 21, 2014, 11:02:32 AM
Quote from: Ron Pulliam on July 21, 2014, 08:55:22 AM
"Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" was produced by United Artists.

Drat! I even did a web search before posting. I guess you can't trust everything you read on the Internet! :P

Ah! The current lay of the land regarding UA films is that MGM owns them and Fox Home Video releases them. Releasing isn't the same as producing. At the time of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", United Artists was a fully functional movie studio/company that produced and released its own films.
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Post by: ryacko on July 21, 2014, 12:00:07 PM: Happy Monday, all!

I was about to call in my reservation for the new Kritzerland show at the Federal this morning when I got an email from the writer of the vampire musical, the one I did a reading of in May. She had asked me recently to do another reading of it, and my first instinct was to say no. My part especially does not work, even though I get a pretty song which I have to sing twice. But I said yes, because she paid much more than most readings last time and I can't afford to turn this kind of thing down right now. Damn, I need to win the fricken lottery. :D

Anyhoo, I get the rehearsal schedule: first full read through, Sunday night, Aug. 3rd (the night of the Kritzerland show) at 8:30PM. Really? Oy! Let's have a more inconvenient time - like 3AM! ::)

I may try and make the Kritzerland show anyway, and go to rehearsal late, since they are in the same neighborhood. The read-through might go better with a couple of drinks in me. :D

Now I should go and look at a list of which musical were 20th Century Fox. :)
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 21, 2014, 12:09:06 PM: Funniest thing I saw on Facebook this weekend:

A fellow was talking about a regret he had about the way he handled a situation. He'd like to make it right, but...as he said....he "burned his britches" behind him.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 21, 2014, 12:09:38 PM: Quote from: ArnoldMBrockman on July 21, 2014, 11:43:25 AM
If You're Still There-Hi Ben... That Is All

Same for me: "Hi, Ben..."
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 21, 2014, 12:10:17 PM: Curious paraphrase of the day:

Things go better with Elmo!
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Post by: George on July 21, 2014, 12:20:40 PM: Quote from: bk on July 21, 2014, 12:05:26 AM
(http://i62.tinypic.com/10xbiqh.jpg)

(http://i59.tinypic.com/14wx0fa.jpg)

(http://i59.tinypic.com/wikg3d.jpg)

CDs have been ordered!
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Post by: George on July 21, 2014, 12:30:26 PM: Quote from: singdaw on July 21, 2014, 02:08:15 AM
Last week we had the Polar Vortex. Today, the heat index is supposed to exceed 105 degrees.

Yikes!! :o

~~~Stay Cool Vibes for Singdaw!!~~~
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Post by: George on July 21, 2014, 12:30:53 PM: Quote from: vixmom on July 21, 2014, 04:57:25 AM
I was awoken by a phone call from my Oncologist--- results of the PET scan.... all is well! No re-occurrence of the tumor!!

Thanks for all the vibes!!

Congratulations, Vixmom!! :D
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Post by: Jane on July 21, 2014, 01:05:47 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on July 21, 2014, 11:13:04 AM
Quote from: Jane on July 21, 2014, 10:34:11 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on July 21, 2014, 10:12:26 AM
And today's devastating news: Morgan, my walking therapist, is leaving Manhattan. Her husband has taken a job with a law firm in Laredo, TX, and they leave in a month. I am very sorry to know this.

Bummer, I'm sorry. Vibes you find someone you like just as much!!!!!

I hope the therapy place finds someone as wonderful as Morgan. I'm not looking.

Then vibes they assign you someone just as wonderful ;)
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Post by: Jane on July 21, 2014, 01:10:44 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on July 21, 2014, 12:09:06 PM
Funniest thing I saw on Facebook this weekend:

A fellow was talking about a regret he had about the way he handled a situation. He'd like to make it right, but...as he said....he "burned his britches" behind him.

Bridges and britches sound alike. I bet lots of people write britches.
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Post by: bk on July 21, 2014, 01:32:45 PM: RYacko we'll be through by eight-fifteen on this Kritzerland show - it's a bit shorter than usual as is the patter a bit briefer.
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Post by: bk on July 21, 2014, 01:33:26 PM: I got three hours more sleep, have printed out a LOT of orders, have been downloading a lot of Danish music and listening to it, and went and had a quesadilla and picked up a package.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 21, 2014, 02:01:02 PM: Quote from: Jane on July 21, 2014, 01:10:44 PM
Quote from: Ron Pulliam on July 21, 2014, 12:09:06 PM
Funniest thing I saw on Facebook this weekend:

A fellow was talking about a regret he had about the way he handled a situation. He'd like to make it right, but...as he said....he "burned his britches" behind him.

Bridges and britches sound alike. I bet lots of people write britches.

It's like people saying "I'm gonna tow the line"! What they mean is that they are going to "toe the line" (i.e., step up align their toes along the edge).
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Post by: singdaw on July 21, 2014, 02:09:43 PM: Past tense:

He toad the line. 8)
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Post by: bk on July 21, 2014, 02:27:24 PM: I gotta tell you.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 21, 2014, 03:03:16 PM: Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 21, 2014, 03:03:55 PM: A BIG CONGRATS to VIXMOM!!

Really glad to hear the news on your PET scan.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 21, 2014, 03:04:42 PM: Enjoyed yesterday's pics. Did you really just run into Jose or was a bit of planning involved?
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Post by: Jeanne on July 21, 2014, 03:06:17 PM: VIBES to Larry that you like the new therapist as much as Morgan.

And that walking soon becomes much easier and more comfortable.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 21, 2014, 03:06:45 PM: George, thanks for the TGBH report.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 21, 2014, 03:09:27 PM: Quote from: singdaw on July 21, 2014, 11:05:38 AM
Quote from: Jane on July 21, 2014, 10:31:29 AM
Photos please.

I didn't take any, so they only exist in my mind. :-\

WHAT?? And a HHW regular no less!
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Post by: Jane on July 21, 2014, 03:10:47 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on July 21, 2014, 02:01:02 PM
Quote from: Jane on July 21, 2014, 01:10:44 PM
Quote from: Ron Pulliam on July 21, 2014, 12:09:06 PM
Funniest thing I saw on Facebook this weekend:

A fellow was talking about a regret he had about the way he handled a situation. He'd like to make it right, but...as he said....he "burned his britches" behind him.

Bridges and britches sound alike. I bet lots of people write britches.

It's like people saying "I'm gonna tow the line"! What they mean is that they are going to "toe the line" (i.e., step up align their toes along the edge).

Burning ones pants makes less sense than towing a line ;D
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Post by: Jeanne on July 21, 2014, 03:13:53 PM: Let me get this straight:

Singdaw moves from NYC environs to Minnesota and now has no end of socializing, with many fine cultural events on his doorstep,

And, the Minnesota heat index is up to 105??
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Post by: Jeanne on July 21, 2014, 03:14:56 PM: Quote from: singdaw on July 21, 2014, 02:09:43 PM

Past tense:

He toad the line. 8)

:D :D
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Post by: Jeanne on July 21, 2014, 03:19:57 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on July 21, 2014, 02:01:02 PM
Quote from: Jane on July 21, 2014, 01:10:44 PM
Quote from: Ron Pulliam on July 21, 2014, 12:09:06 PM
Funniest thing I saw on Facebook this weekend:

A fellow was talking about a regret he had about the way he handled a situation. He'd like to make it right, but...as he said....he "burned his britches" behind him.

Bridges and britches sound alike. I bet lots of people write britches.

It's like people saying "I'm gonna tow the line"! What they mean is that they are going to "toe the line" (i.e., step up align their toes along the edge).

It's that catch phrase thing again: people repeat what they've heard, often without really understanding it. Your example, Ron, is I think particularly apt. I doubt that many people know what it refers to.
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Post by: singdaw on July 21, 2014, 03:24:25 PM: That's the long and short of it, DR Jeanne. :)
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Post by: singdaw on July 21, 2014, 03:24:56 PM: Houston, we have a moustache.

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/catmoustache_zpsbfc849b2.jpg)
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Post by: singdaw on July 21, 2014, 03:25:23 PM: FOUR!!!
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Post by: Jeanne on July 21, 2014, 03:25:39 PM: Glad the move has worked out so well for you, Sing.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 21, 2014, 03:25:48 PM: TTFN.
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Post by: singdaw on July 21, 2014, 03:26:34 PM: Thanks, DR Jeanne!

All would be complete if I could just find full-time employment.
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Post by: George on July 21, 2014, 03:29:47 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on July 21, 2014, 11:13:04 AM
Quote from: Jane on July 21, 2014, 10:34:11 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on July 21, 2014, 10:12:26 AM
And today's devastating news: Morgan, my walking therapist, is leaving Manhattan. Her husband has taken a job with a law firm in Laredo, TX, and they leave in a month. I am very sorry to know this.

Bummer, I'm sorry. Vibes you find someone you like just as much!!!!!

I hope the therapy place finds someone as wonderful as Morgan. I'm not looking.

NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's too bad, Larry! Hope they find another really good one.
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Post by: Jane on July 21, 2014, 03:30:43 PM: EMPLOYMENT VIBES FOR DR SINGDAW, DR ELMORE & DR DAN!!!

Am I missing anyone?
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 21, 2014, 03:39:37 PM: I just finished reading Longbourn, which was quite wonderful and very moving. I guess I'm back to Thomas and Charlotte Pitt mysteries.
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Post by: Jane on July 21, 2014, 03:58:45 PM: I am now reading two books at once, but only because I checked out the second book from my regular library. It has small dark print so I can only read "One Sunny Day: A Child's Memories of Hiroshima" while I'm at home and during the day.
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Post by: Jane on July 21, 2014, 04:06:05 PM: DR Jennifer I put "Omens" on my wish list. It is available to borrow but I currently have 5 books checked out.
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Post by: KevinH on July 21, 2014, 04:06:19 PM: Great news, DR vixmom!
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Post by: John G. on July 21, 2014, 04:08:27 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on July 21, 2014, 10:12:26 AM
And today's devastating news: Morgan, my walking therapist, is leaving Manhattan. Her husband has taken a job with a law firm in Laredo, TX, and they leave in a month. I am very sorry to know this.

Laredo? Border problems going on there.
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Post by: John G. on July 21, 2014, 04:10:10 PM: Quote from: ryacko on July 21, 2014, 12:00:07 PM
Happy Monday, all!

I was about to call in my reservation for the new Kritzerland show at the Federal this morning when I got an email from the writer of the vampire musical, the one I did a reading of in May. She had asked me recently to do another reading of it, and my first instinct was to say no. My part especially does not work, even though I get a pretty song which I have to sing twice. But I said yes, because she paid much more than most readings last time and I can't afford to turn this kind of thing down right now. Damn, I need to win the fricken lottery. :D

Anyhoo, I get the rehearsal schedule: first full read through, Sunday night, Aug. 3rd (the night of the Kritzerland show) at 8:30PM. Really? Oy! Let's have a more inconvenient time - like 3AM! ::)

I may try and make the Kritzerland show anyway, and go to rehearsal late, since they are in the same neighborhood. The read-through might go better with a couple of drinks in me. :D

Now I should go and look at a list of which musical were 20th Century Fox. :)

Good on the pay. Good luck on the lottery.
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Post by: KevinH on July 21, 2014, 04:10:49 PM: TOD: The King and I, The Sound of Music, Hello, Dolly! (surprise)
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 21, 2014, 04:14:13 PM: Quote from: John G. on July 21, 2014, 04:08:27 PM
Quote from: elmore3003 on July 21, 2014, 10:12:26 AM
And today's devastating news: Morgan, my walking therapist, is leaving Manhattan. Her husband has taken a job with a law firm in Laredo, TX, and they leave in a month. I am very sorry to know this.

Laredo? Border problems going on there.

Yes, she was telling me that today.
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 21, 2014, 04:16:07 PM: Thanks for the identifying DR CHAS SMITH.....once you said the name, I recognized the face!
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 21, 2014, 04:19:14 PM: TOD: Many.....but especially

State Fair - BOTH VERSIONS.....love the CD that was put out by Mr Redman several years ago....even though it had an incomplete version of the 1962 soundtrack....still have the DOT LP for that.

The Sound of Music

With a Song In My Heart

There's No Business Like Show Business

South Pacific

Week End in Havana

Orchestra Wives

Anything with Dan Dailey and/or Betty Grable.
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Post by: John G. on July 21, 2014, 04:19:19 PM: I was not feeling well earlier today, so I left work early, a first for me, even after the surgery. I came home and in the mail was the first copy of the book.
I said, "That's nice" and slept for three hours.

I'm up now, don't feel a whole lot better, but I have had a chance to look at the book. It's somewhat different from the proofs that we'd received. We had asked for them to include a couple of pictures of barbecuers that we had really liked, just two. They went back and inserted about 10 more photos, rearranged things, laid it out differently.

I wonder if that's why the publication date has been pushed back two weeks.
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Post by: singdaw on July 21, 2014, 04:22:19 PM: ~ ~ ~ STRONG FEEL BETTER PRONTO VIBES ~ ~ ~ for DR John G.!!!!!!
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Post by: John G. on July 21, 2014, 04:22:49 PM: (https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/p403x403/10401425_10202052035093340_6340423654043548225_n.jpg)

Here's the cover in all its meaty glory.
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Post by: singdaw on July 21, 2014, 04:25:12 PM: Congratulations, DR John G.!!!!

That must be a great feeling of satisfaction.
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Post by: Jane on July 21, 2014, 04:34:08 PM: Quote from: John G. on July 21, 2014, 04:19:19 PM
I was not feeling well earlier today, so I left work early, a first for me, even after the surgery. I came home and in the mail was the first copy of the book.
I said, "That's nice" and slept for three hours.

I'm up now, don't feel a whole lot better, but I have had a chance to look at the book. It's somewhat different from the proofs that we'd received. We had asked for them to include a couple of pictures of barbecuers that we had really liked, just two. They went back and inserted about 10 more photos, rearranged things, laid it out differently.

I wonder if that's why the publication date has been pushed back two weeks.

I chuckled at "that's nice" and you went to sleep. Obviously you needed to sleep. Are you disappointed with the book or not feeling that great to decide how you feel about it?

BE WELL VIBES!!!
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Post by: Jane on July 21, 2014, 04:35:41 PM: Congratulations on the book Dr John G. May you sell loads of books!
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Post by: Ginny on July 21, 2014, 04:40:30 PM: Richard and I went to see MR. PEABODY AND SHERMAN this afternoon, did some shopping, and had dinner at Panera. That gave Rob and Mary Linda a little time to themselves here before he has to go to work at midnight. He's napping now while she paints in the other room.
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Post by: Ginny on July 21, 2014, 04:41:40 PM: Nice book cover, DR John G!
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Post by: Jane on July 21, 2014, 04:43:24 PM: Are Rob's late hours going to disturb you as he comes and goes?
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Post by: Ginny on July 21, 2014, 04:57:58 PM: Quote from: Jane on July 21, 2014, 04:43:24 PM
Are Rob's late hours going to disturb you as he comes and goes?

They didn't when he was in paramedic school and doing clinicals at all hours. He will probably leave tonight about the time we're going to bed and get home after we get up in the morning.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 21, 2014, 05:07:13 PM: There's a lot of meat on that cover, DR John G.

Congratulations!
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Post by: George on July 21, 2014, 05:11:22 PM: Quote from: John G. on July 21, 2014, 04:22:49 PM
(https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/p403x403/10401425_10202052035093340_6340423654043548225_n.jpg)

Here's the cover in all its meaty glory.

Congrats, John G.!!
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Post by: singdaw on July 21, 2014, 05:26:08 PM: But we can't just leave it here.
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Post by: singdaw on July 21, 2014, 05:26:23 PM: Not when we're so darned close.
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Post by: singdaw on July 21, 2014, 05:26:46 PM: PAGE 5 - choose your own favorite dance!
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Post by: John G. on July 21, 2014, 05:43:28 PM: (http://savorsa.zippykid.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/barbecue-lovers1.jpg)

A Bruce Kimmel-produced CD makes an appearance in the book.
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Post by: George on July 21, 2014, 05:55:32 PM: That's so cool, John! And you used the original cover! Love it! ;D
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Post by: Jane on July 21, 2014, 06:27:42 PM: Working in the yard early this morning Keith saw a bobcat-lucky guy.
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Post by: bk on July 21, 2014, 07:09:08 PM: Did a two-and-a-half mile jog.
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Post by: George on July 21, 2014, 07:13:11 PM: I, on the other hand, didn't.

;)
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Post by: George on July 21, 2014, 07:15:43 PM: But now, I must leave. I need to do a little shopping/running of errands before I go home to do laundry. Tomorrow night is the Joan Baez concert and I'm ushering for it!. They're sold out with 90+ people on the waiting list! I need to wash my usher (and other) clothings and I can't do it too late in the evening, so I need to leave work early to have enough time to do it.

Be back later!
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Post by: TCB on July 21, 2014, 07:42:01 PM: Quote from: Jrand63 on July 21, 2014, 05:47:26 AM
CD's ordered!

Auditions went fine. We shall see what we shall see. I don't need to have the lead....there are lots of other funny parts...with FEWER lines.

You would be wonderful as Sherry.
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Post by: TCB on July 21, 2014, 07:46:23 PM: Great health news for DR Vixmom!
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Post by: John G. on July 21, 2014, 07:47:14 PM: Finally catching up with Philomena. Wonderful film.
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Post by: John G. on July 21, 2014, 08:14:05 PM: Still not feeling great, so I'm headed off to bed. Good night, all. And thanks for the nice notes earlier.
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Post by: vixmom on July 21, 2014, 08:21:24 PM: Thank you all for the Hugs and the congratulations - today was a terrible day at work but every time I was about to get miserable I thought "the scan was CLEAR!" and realized that the problems of the day were not worth stressing over
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Post by: vixmom on July 21, 2014, 08:21:46 PM: Feel Better Vibes for John G
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Post by: vixmom on July 21, 2014, 08:22:05 PM: When can we order our copies of the book?
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Post by: vixmom on July 21, 2014, 08:22:42 PM: Jeanne well I did know he was in town and I do have his #
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Post by: vixmom on July 21, 2014, 08:23:25 PM: tomorrow is Vixdad's birthday
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Post by: vixmom on July 21, 2014, 08:24:25 PM: Elmpore I am so sorry to hear about your therapist leaving town

VIBES for a replacement you love
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Post by: vixmom on July 21, 2014, 08:24:49 PM: Quote from: John G. on July 21, 2014, 05:43:28 PM
(http://savorsa.zippykid.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/barbecue-lovers1.jpg)

A Bruce Kimmel-produced CD makes an appearance in the book.

cool!
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Post by: vixmom on July 21, 2014, 08:25:53 PM: Quote from: vixmom on July 21, 2014, 08:24:49 PM
Quote from: John G. on July 21, 2014, 05:43:28 PM
(http://savorsa.zippykid.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/barbecue-lovers1.jpg)

A Bruce Kimmel-produced CD makes an appearance in the book.

cool!

You should work out a joint package deal - book and cd combo offer!
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Post by: vixmom on July 21, 2014, 08:27:09 PM: tomorrow the Vixfamily 3 are going to a local Japanese hibachi house with my parents, my brother and his wife and the Vixter's Charles to celebrate Vixdad's bd
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Post by: ryacko on July 21, 2014, 08:31:12 PM: Quote from: bk on July 21, 2014, 01:32:45 PM
RYacko we'll be through by eight-fifteen on this Kritzerland show - it's a bit shorter than usual as is the patter a bit briefer.

In that case, I will definitely be there. :D
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Post by: bk on July 21, 2014, 08:53:53 PM: Finished with my viewing, listening to music.
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Post by: TCB on July 21, 2014, 09:12:30 PM: Congratulations on the new book, John!
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Post by: bk on July 21, 2014, 09:21:10 PM: Must buy the barbecue book, of course.
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Post by: Laura on July 21, 2014, 09:28:59 PM: Best thing I have heard all day, Vixmom!
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Post by: Laura on July 21, 2014, 09:29:23 PM: I am wiped out tonight. Good night.
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Post by: bk on July 21, 2014, 09:36:21 PM: Just pre-ordered the barbecue book and will be buying an extra copy for my pal David Wechter.
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Post by: bk on July 21, 2014, 09:36:39 PM: Now I want some barbecue - but I must be a good boy for the next eight weeks.
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Post by: George on July 21, 2014, 11:59:38 PM: I just watched "The Last Ship," with Eric Dane. It's getting real interesting.
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Post by: George on July 21, 2014, 11:59:45 PM: And since we're so close...
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Post by: George on July 22, 2014, 12:00:28 AM: PAGE SIX "THE LAST SHIP" DANCE!

(http://alienbee.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/last-ship-promo.jpg)
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Post by: George on July 22, 2014, 12:03:51 AM: Not to be confused with the musical of the same name by Sting:

(http://assets-s3.rollingstone.com/assets/images/album_review/cherrytree-interscope-amp-m-records-sting-apos-s-ship-1379965429.jpg)
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Post by: George on July 22, 2014, 12:04:50 AM: Now, I'm going to watch last night's episode of "Falling Skies."