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Title: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: bk on July 26, 2014, 12:33:42 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were in English for those who don't speak French, and now it is time for you to post until the French cows come home.
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: bk on July 26, 2014, 12:34:17 AM
And the word of the day is: CELERITY!
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: Michael on July 26, 2014, 03:26:58 AM
good morning to all
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Post by: Michael on July 26, 2014, 03:28:45 AM
MOVIE OF THE DAY

(http://www.movietend.com/posters/tt0111257.jpg)
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: Michael on July 26, 2014, 03:30:53 AM
Seeing an old friend I haven't seen in 20 years. Thanks to Facebook. Say what you must about it is really good finding old friends an reconnecting
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Post by: Michael on July 26, 2014, 03:32:11 AM
TOD

(http://www.marx-brothers.org/watching/posters/4_1.jpg)
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: Michael on July 26, 2014, 03:35:00 AM
Espérons que chacun dispose d'une grande fin de semaine (Hope everyone has a grand weekend for those who don't speak French)
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: Michael on July 26, 2014, 03:41:24 AM
Sorry about you loss of your friend DR John
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Post by: Michael on July 26, 2014, 03:42:51 AM
DR Nurse Jane

The doctor wanted to wait and see about the shoulder which I thought was stupid. They could have done it at the same time. I told them that too.
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: Ben on July 26, 2014, 03:49:36 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: Ben on July 26, 2014, 03:56:53 AM
Hey, Sing, not only did you see someone you know in Shrek, you saw someone you didn't know but someone I know.

Papa Bear is played by my nephew, Joe McLaughlin!

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/josephshrek_zpscea29885.jpg) (http://s238.photobucket.com/user/HHWgroup/media/josephshrek_zpscea29885.jpg.html)
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: Michael on July 26, 2014, 04:05:11 AM
ON WEDNESDAY

BK SAID

I played Banjo twice - both times at LACC but more than a decade apart - second time as a guest artist.  The role is grand fun, especially if you embrace the Harpo-ness of it.


Would any young person even know who Harpo was or who any of the other characters in the play are supposed to be?

Or do I have weep for the upcoming theatrical generation? :'(
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Post by: Michael on July 26, 2014, 04:18:11 AM
(http://www.chapelhill-umc.com/uploads//2013/07/thank-you-image1.jpg)


FOR ALL YOUR VIBES AND KIND WISHES THIS PAST WEEK. I WISH IT WAS A BETTER TIME FOR ME
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Post by: KevinH on July 26, 2014, 05:09:03 AM
Good morning!
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Post by: KevinH on July 26, 2014, 05:09:53 AM
Vibes for DR Mike and DR Ginny.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2014, 05:35:28 AM
Good morning, all.

I seem to have the weekend totally free.  Which is nice, because the coming week will be busy enough.

Also just decided to blow off this week's book sale, which is about to open its doors.  It's another one I like, but it's a schlep and for all the "treasure" I'm likely to find, I decided the time spent on things that need doing around here will make me feel a hell of a lot better.

Coffee!
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2014, 05:38:43 AM
Oh my, it seems vibes are needed all around!

Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend, DR John G.

Vibes to DR Ginny for this rough patch.  Here's hoping for an upswing soon.

Continued medical vibes to DR Mike.
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: FJL on July 26, 2014, 05:57:00 AM
Our condolences to John G on the loss of your friend.
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: FJL on July 26, 2014, 05:59:16 AM
Sending vibes for Ginny and family.
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: FJL on July 26, 2014, 06:00:20 AM
More medical vibes to Mike.  We all wish it were a better time for you, too.
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2014, 06:05:28 AM
Yesterday afternoon I sharpened a pencil and sat me down in front of the Big Speakers to take down a few altered sung phrases from AVENUE Q, only to discover that they're in fact singing exactly what's in the printed score.  Rather, one of the printed scores.  There are three or four points where some obvious revision took place, and while we're performing it per the rental material, we wanted to deviate in just one little place, which is actually the most minor, insignificant change of all of them.

Fortunately for moi, a PDF score that someone found reflects exactly what's on the original cast CD and an early (ahem) DVD, so -- voila! -- my work is done before it begins!  If only life could be like that all the time.
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2014, 06:06:44 AM
For those with a sharp eye and an appreciation for subtlety, I conformed to the topic of the day by cleverly embedding a bit of French in the above post. 
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2014, 06:20:04 AM
Of course, I am remiss in not coming here first with silly questions about a show.  Between DRs Elmore, FJL, Ben, BK, etc., it's always possible someone knows something that would help.
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: singdaw on July 26, 2014, 06:24:51 AM
Papa Bear is played by my nephew, Joe McLaughlin!


How about that, DR Ben!  What a small world.  Joe (and the entire cast) was excellent!
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: singdaw on July 26, 2014, 06:26:36 AM
silly questions


I've heard tell that there's no such thing.       :)
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: singdaw on July 26, 2014, 06:27:26 AM
DR ChasSmith, I am happy that your gas door thingy is fixed.


I'm sure that the cows will miss seeing you.
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: singdaw on July 26, 2014, 06:28:20 AM
Sigh.  I wish that I had taken French in school, instead of Spanish.  Going into choral music, the French would have been a lot more handy.
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: Ben on July 26, 2014, 06:31:34 AM
I wish I remembered more of the French I took in High School.
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: Ben on July 26, 2014, 06:32:36 AM
It's sad, though, that even at the Community Theatre level, they have microphones. You can see the mic on the man who's not my nephew. I don't know who he plays, perhaps the Donkey.
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: elmore3003 on July 26, 2014, 06:32:55 AM
Good morning, all!  I've bathed, answered emails, and I'm on my first cup of coffee. Things seem rather quiet on West 82nd Street this morning.

At 1:00, I will see MR CONFIDENTIAL at the New York Musical Theatre Festival because I have several friends involved in the production. That's my only obligation this weekend, and that fine with me.

DR Ginny, I was sorry to read about your difficulties with an aging parent. I remember in 2006 how happy I was when my dad was released from intensive care and I could take him home; fifteen minutes later I wanted to leave him on the side of the road. I have no comfort only cold facts: it won't get better. I do send hugs,
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2014, 06:33:19 AM
DR ChasSmith, I am happy that your gas door thingy is fixed.


I'm sure that the cows will miss seeing you.

Oh, they'll be seeing me again, soon enough.  But let's not rush things.
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: elmore3003 on July 26, 2014, 06:34:10 AM
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  Good and Healthy Weekend Vibes to all!   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: singdaw on July 26, 2014, 06:36:04 AM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/fakeswan_zpsebcc23a2.jpg)
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2014, 06:36:49 AM
It's sad, though, that even at the Community Theatre level, they have microphones. You can see the mic on the man who's not my nephew. I don't know who he plays, perhaps the Donkey.

Only in our smallest local theaters are microphones mostly still not used.  Mostly.  And the high schools, and such?  Forget it.  The kids are coming out of the womb expecting to be miked.
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: Jennifer on July 26, 2014, 06:38:29 AM

For today only here are some kindle deals in the mystery/thriller section for $1.99
http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html/ref=pe_170810_121651950_pe_button/?node=7533915011
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: singdaw on July 26, 2014, 06:38:34 AM
I don't know who he plays, perhaps the Donkey.


Yes.


And yes, all the principals and even many of the rest of the cast were wearing wireless mikes. It's a large, deep stage and a large auditorium, but I agree with your lament. Young actors don't learn their craft as thoroughly anymore.
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: singdaw on July 26, 2014, 06:41:26 AM
I also found it interesting that the authors of the musical were only credited once in the printed program - in tiny, TINY type on the cover (blink and you'd easily miss it).
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: Ginny on July 26, 2014, 06:46:50 AM
Saturday morning greetings!  Thank you, DRs Singdaw, Vixmom, John G, TCB, KevinH, FJL, ChasSmith, and Elmore for all the vibes regarding my Mom.  I told her I'd check in on her today, but not until after 5pm.  Today is her retirement community's annual fish fry, their biggest fundraiser, and traffic will be awful until it's over.  Mom used to volunteer for this event and it makes me sad because she hasn't even wanted to attend for the past several years.

I think this situation is going to get a lot worse before it gets better...
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2014, 06:48:34 AM
DR ChasSmith, I am happy that your gas door thingy is fixed.


I'm sure that the cows will miss seeing you.


Heaven  help us all  SingSong is channeling ME!

Re: WHERE HAVE ALL THE FLOWERS GONE?
« Reply #153 on: July 25, 2014, 10:21:54 PM »

 

Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2014, 06:49:29 AM
Hey, Sing, not only did you see someone you know in Shrek, you saw someone you didn't know but someone I know.

Papa Bear is played by my nephew, Joe McLaughlin!

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/josephshrek_zpscea29885.jpg) (http://s238.photobucket.com/user/HHWgroup/media/josephshrek_zpscea29885.jpg.html)

How cool!  I didn't know your nephew was an actor, Ben!
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2014, 06:53:38 AM
TCB  The good news is yes -
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2014, 06:54:42 AM
It's sad, though, that even at the Community Theatre level, they have microphones. You can see the mic on the man who's not my nephew. I don't know who he plays, perhaps the Donkey.

Only in our smallest local theaters are microphones mostly still not used.  Mostly.  And the high schools, and such?  Forget it.  The kids are coming out of the womb expecting to be miked.
and sometimes even then you can't hear them
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2014, 06:55:00 AM
HEALING VIBES for Mike
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2014, 06:58:50 AM
Comfort Vibes for Ginny
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: singdaw on July 26, 2014, 06:59:47 AM
SingSong is channeling ME! 


Imitation IS the sincerest form of flattery!       ;D
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: singdaw on July 26, 2014, 07:00:45 AM
Pardon my French!      8)
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2014, 07:06:12 AM
 :-*
SingSong is channeling ME! 


Imitation IS the sincerest form of flattery!       ;D

Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: Jrand74 on July 26, 2014, 07:20:44 AM
Vibes for DR GINNY.
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: Jrand74 on July 26, 2014, 07:21:35 AM
I like Ritz Crackers and Chiken In A Bisket.....

I also like a snack cracker called Grilled Cheese....which tastes just like what it is called.
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: singdaw on July 26, 2014, 07:25:54 AM
We used to eat these a lot:


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/stonedwheatthins_zpsd3b0b846.jpg)
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: singdaw on July 26, 2014, 07:26:33 AM
Lately, we've been enjoying these:


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/backtonature_zps425cb890.jpg)
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Post by: singdaw on July 26, 2014, 07:28:51 AM
And, sadly, in my remote youth I used to be able to eat a whole box of these in one sitting:


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/ritz_zps98d30956.jpg)
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on July 26, 2014, 07:37:58 AM
And the word of the day is: CELERITY!

And The Song Of The Day Is: ALLEGRO
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: Ginny on July 26, 2014, 07:39:18 AM
Thanks, DRs Vixmom and JRand.  Waiting for a call from my sister...
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Post by: Ben on July 26, 2014, 07:41:20 AM
Yes, Deb, my nephew has decided that theatre is his calling. I don't know if he will decide to make a career out of it or if it will be community theatre. He will be a junior in college this fall and he had said that he wants to be a teacher.

We will find out in a couple of years.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 26, 2014, 07:48:35 AM
We used to eat these a lot:


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/stonedwheatthins_zpsd3b0b846.jpg)

Et moi aussi!
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: elmore3003 on July 26, 2014, 07:49:25 AM
Yes, Deb, my nephew has decided that theatre is his calling. I don't know if he will decide to make a career out of it or if it will be community theatre. He will be a junior in college this fall and he had said that he wants to be a teacher.

We will find out in a couple of years.

DR Ben, is this the nephew I met with You and Anthony?
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Post by: singdaw on July 26, 2014, 07:55:03 AM
Here is Bel Kaufman's obituary from today's New York Times:
http://goo.gl/JGAcFn
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: Ben on July 26, 2014, 07:59:14 AM
Yes, Deb, my nephew has decided that theatre is his calling. I don't know if he will decide to make a career out of it or if it will be community theatre. He will be a junior in college this fall and he had said that he wants to be a teacher.

We will find out in a couple of years.

DR Ben, is this the nephew I met with You and Anthony?

Yes, that's Joe. We will see him (and my nieces and sisters and brothers) in a couple of weeks when we go to Michigan for a family reunion.
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Post by: John G. on July 26, 2014, 08:03:51 AM
Good morning, all.

Thank you, BK, for the French lesson. I'm ready to head to Paris.

Thank you, DRs Mike, ChasSmith and FJL in addition to all of the rest of you.
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Post by: John G. on July 26, 2014, 08:05:48 AM
(http://img2-1.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/090305/Must-List/kings-ian-mcshane_l.jpg)

TOD: Ian McShane as Cracker.
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Post by: John G. on July 26, 2014, 08:06:00 AM
Three!
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Post by: John G. on July 26, 2014, 08:09:38 AM
(http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/03/06/84/81/0003068481318_300X300.jpg)

Do these count as a cracker? Also Wasa. Good stuff.
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Post by: John G. on July 26, 2014, 08:11:43 AM
Seeing an old friend I haven't seen in 20 years. Thanks to Facebook. Say what you must about it is really good finding old friends an reconnecting

Just had a call from an old friend whom I thought had written me off. His life is crazy (his wife wants him to move to Ecuador to take care of their grandchild while she may not be moving), so maybe a call once every five years or so will have to suffice. Still, it was nice to hear from him.
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: singdaw on July 26, 2014, 08:14:53 AM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/anatomyofsongs_zps8774cca3.jpg)
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2014, 08:35:24 AM
TOD:

I grew up thinking crackers = Saltines.  And the occasional Ritz.  I don't think my family ever had anything more adventurous than those.

As an adult, I never visit the cracker aisle.  (The Cracker Aisle -- the title of my next wacky novel).  Truth is, crackers bore me, unless they're a carrier for something really tasty.  Well, that's not completely true.  I can enjoy a couple of the flavored varieties of Wheat Thins.  And Triscuits.  But in general, I never think, "oh, let's have a cracker".
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Post by: bk on July 26, 2014, 08:40:22 AM
I'm up - barely.
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Post by: Ginny on July 26, 2014, 08:53:00 AM
TOD - Triscuits are my favorites and in recent years I've opted for the reduced sodium version.  They are called "Hint of Salt," which sounds better than low sodium.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2014, 08:54:46 AM
I want to see L’Appartement

I didn't know it was the basis for Wicker Park.  Oddly enough, I only recently watched the latter for my first time.  Yes, it's a hot mess, but I liked the idea of it so I'm thrilled to hear about the existence of the French original.  I just put it in my Amazon.fr panier.
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2014, 08:59:47 AM
DR Nurse Jane

The doctor wanted to wait and see about the shoulder which I thought was stupid. They could have done it at the same time. I told them that too.

Now I understand.  I also understand your impatience to find out what is wrong.  To do a second MRI would be extremely tiring, to me anyway.  You would have to be still for the knee and then again for the shoulder.  They wouldn't be done at the same time, at least not that I know of.

I am confused that your PT for your shoulder is so limiting.  I understand it hurts but it your range of motion limited? 
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2014, 09:00:31 AM
Hey, Sing, not only did you see someone you know in Shrek, you saw someone you didn't know but someone I know.

Papa Bear is played by my nephew, Joe McLaughlin!

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/josephshrek_zpscea29885.jpg) (http://s238.photobucket.com/user/HHWgroup/media/josephshrek_zpscea29885.jpg.html)

:)  Your nephew is cute.
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2014, 09:06:40 AM
Seeing an old friend I haven't seen in 20 years. Thanks to Facebook. Say what you must about it is really good finding old friends an reconnecting

Just had a call from an old friend whom I thought had written me off. His life is crazy (his wife wants him to move to Ecuador to take care of their grandchild while she may not be moving), so maybe a call once every five years or so will have to suffice. Still, it was nice to hear from him.

That does sound odd, not the moving there but sending him alone.  ;D
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2014, 09:26:22 AM

For today only here are some kindle deals in the mystery/thriller section for $1.99
http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html/ref=pe_170810_121651950_pe_button/?node=7533915011

Thank you for the reminder that I have a few books on my Kindle app to read.  Today I will begin with THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE.
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Post by: singdaw on July 26, 2014, 09:52:06 AM
The pleasures and perils of subbing in a Broadway pit:
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/07/27/nyregion/broadways-musical-chairs.html?_r=5&referrer
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Post by: FJL on July 26, 2014, 09:53:53 AM
Has there been discussion of the possibility that the hook at the top of this big pop chart hit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Fy6ssU9m-E
Rixton - Me and My Broken Heart

was influenced by Cy Coleman's music for the chorus of Rhythm of Life?  It seems not exact enough to be stealing, but it does sound a lot like it. 
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: singdaw on July 26, 2014, 10:04:01 AM
I did not realize that Meredith Willson's book, But He Doesn't Know the Territory, is now available in a Kindle edition.





Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: Kerry on July 26, 2014, 10:40:41 AM
TOD;  Crackers: Zwieback (aka Melba Toast), RyeKrisp (do they still make that?), RITZ (of course) and Waverly Wafers (which are just rectangular Ritz crackers).

And of course, HoneyMaid Graham Crackers.
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: singdaw on July 26, 2014, 11:43:23 AM
HoneyMaid


I wonder if She of the Evil Eye is a HoneyMaid?
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 26, 2014, 11:48:43 AM
Saturday morning greetings!  Thank you, DRs Singdaw, Vixmom, John G, TCB, KevinH, FJL, ChasSmith, and Elmore for all the vibes regarding my Mom.  I told her I'd check in on her today, but not until after 5pm.  Today is her retirement community's annual fish fry, their biggest fundraiser, and traffic will be awful until it's over.  Mom used to volunteer for this event and it makes me sad because she hasn't even wanted to attend for the past several years.

I think this situation is going to get a lot worse before it gets better...

Vibes DR Ginny....I'm feeling the same about my parents.  I'm going up there next weekend. 
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 26, 2014, 11:53:07 AM
TOD - Triscuits are my favorites and in recent years I've opted for the reduced sodium version.  They are called "Hint of Salt," which sounds better than low sodium.

I'm a Triscuit fan too.  There are so many kinds.  I think the reduced sodium taste just as good as the regular
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Post by: Ginny on July 26, 2014, 12:00:05 PM
Saturday morning greetings!  Thank you, DRs Singdaw, Vixmom, John G, TCB, KevinH, FJL, ChasSmith, and Elmore for all the vibes regarding my Mom.  I told her I'd check in on her today, but not until after 5pm.  Today is her retirement community's annual fish fry, their biggest fundraiser, and traffic will be awful until it's over.  Mom used to volunteer for this event and it makes me sad because she hasn't even wanted to attend for the past several years.

I think this situation is going to get a lot worse before it gets better...

Vibes DR Ginny....I'm feeling the same about my parents.  I'm going up there next weekend. 

Vibes to you and your parents, too, DR Cillaliz.
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: Ginny on July 26, 2014, 12:01:14 PM
TOD - Triscuits are my favorites and in recent years I've opted for the reduced sodium version.  They are called "Hint of Salt," which sounds better than low sodium.

I'm a Triscuit fan too.  There are so many kinds.  I think the reduced sodium taste just as good as the regular

I was out of Hint of Salt and ate some regular ones the other day.  They tasted so-o-o-o salty!
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 26, 2014, 12:02:12 PM
I went to a garage sale today and got a really cool parrot made out of a used tire.  It looks like this one sans plant
Title: Re: FOR THOSE WHO DON'T SPEAK FRENCH
Post by: Cillaliz on July 26, 2014, 12:04:25 PM
TOD - Triscuits are my favorites and in recent years I've opted for the reduced sodium version.  They are called "Hint of Salt," which sounds better than low sodium.

I'm a Triscuit fan too.  There are so many kinds.  I think the reduced sodium taste just as good as the regular

I was out of Hint of Salt and ate some regular ones the other day.  They tasted so-o-o-o salty!

I've had that experience many times.  I don't like things too salty, so I generally buy low sodium anyway.  When you get used to them you can really tell the difference
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Post by: singdaw on July 26, 2014, 12:18:31 PM
I was out of Hint of Salt and ate some regular ones the other day.  They tasted so-o-o-o salty!


Yes.  The last time (some time ago) that I tried a regular ritz cracker, I found it barely edible, it was so salty.
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Post by: bk on July 26, 2014, 12:22:49 PM
Back from sausage and eggs and picking up a bunch of packages.
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Post by: Ginny on July 26, 2014, 12:37:50 PM
I also eat unsalted roasted almonds and cashews and almost choked the last time I had a handful of salted mixed nuts  :P
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Post by: bk on July 26, 2014, 12:41:36 PM
Page three?  Really?
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Post by: FJL on July 26, 2014, 12:48:43 PM
But page 4 is so close
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Post by: FJL on July 26, 2014, 01:01:57 PM
Almost there
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Post by: FJL on July 26, 2014, 01:02:08 PM
It's 4!
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 26, 2014, 01:31:48 PM
I am home from NYMF. Kevin Spirtas was wonderful, as were the rest of the cast. I liked the show.
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Post by: John G. on July 26, 2014, 02:08:20 PM
Just talked to the family. All but me are in Louisville this weekend, which is good because it will help Mom and Dad overlook the car situation. Apparently, Dad's ready to go get a car on Monday. He doesn't want to deal with anyone on Craigslist, though, and he's been saving up for the purchase, so it looks like a new used car is in their future.

He has his eye on a Camry or a Honda of some sort. Nice.
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Post by: John G. on July 26, 2014, 02:09:42 PM
Found one of my favorites (and one of Elmore's least favorite) at Half-Price Books today at a great price: The Aldous Huxley version of Pride and Prejudice with Garson and Olivier. Hope I can find the time to watch it this week.
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Post by: John G. on July 26, 2014, 02:10:01 PM
I am home from NYMF. Kevin Spirtas was wonderful, as were the rest of the cast. I liked the show.

What was the show?
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Post by: John G. on July 26, 2014, 02:10:13 PM
Cillaliz, love the planter.
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 26, 2014, 02:14:53 PM
Made with REAL CHEESE.
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2014, 02:17:09 PM
TOD

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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2014, 02:21:38 PM
Vixdad and I are back from Brooklyn -  he took the ride with me and waited for me at a pub down the road

http://www.chipshopnyc.com/

afterwards I met him at the pub  and we had dinner
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2014, 02:24:30 PM
steak and kidney pie and chips for Vixdad

steak and onion pie and chips for me


Vixdad had a deep fried Mars bar and a scoop of vanilla ice cream  for his "pudding"

I had  sticky toffee pudding with homemade whipped cream -- and a cuppa Yorkshire Gold tea
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 26, 2014, 02:47:24 PM
I am home from NYMF. Kevin Spirtas was wonderful, as were the rest of the cast. I liked the show.

What was the show?

I mentioned it earlier: MR CONFIDENTIAL.
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2014, 02:53:37 PM
Just talked to the family. All but me are in Louisville this weekend, which is good because it will help Mom and Dad overlook the car situation. Apparently, Dad's ready to go get a car on Monday. He doesn't want to deal with anyone on Craigslist, though, and he's been saving up for the purchase, so it looks like a new used car is in their future.

He has his eye on a Camry or a Honda of some sort. Nice.

Nice to know he wanted a new car :)

Are they still feeling good?
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2014, 02:55:32 PM
DR Vixmom I like that you turned a job into a fun outing.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 26, 2014, 02:58:29 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 26, 2014, 02:59:35 PM
Ginny, what you're going through is so difficult! Hugs and vibes to you and your mom.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 26, 2014, 03:00:56 PM
DR Vixmom I like that you turned a job into a fun outing.

I was thinking the same thing. Nice that Vixdad could come with and you had a nice time of it.
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2014, 03:03:59 PM
and I was  delighted to get  street parking  right next to the building I was going to -  which (if you are at all familiar with Brooklyn streets)  was a little miracle  all on its own
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Post by: Jeanne on July 26, 2014, 03:08:56 PM
Yesterday I tried a Mexican restaurant which I've driven past a gazillion times. When I lived in Santa Monica in the 1970s it was called Giberto's. Now it's called Gilbert's, but I believe it's the same owners. Sorry to say it was mediocre. So many eateries around, but so few I wish to frequent.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 26, 2014, 03:09:58 PM
So today I took a Taco Walk to the little Mexican dive nearby. It's not great, but it's consistently not bad and always clean.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 26, 2014, 03:12:02 PM
On the way home I stopped at a neighbor's yard sale. Lots of clothes and books. The books were free. I was told that even the charities won't take books any longer because they can't sell them. That is horrible! I saw none I wanted, even at such an attractive price.

And not a parrot in sight! I must have unimaginative neighbors.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 26, 2014, 03:17:51 PM
TOD:

Growing up, all I knew were Saltines. I remember how great I thought Ritz were the first time I tried them. In my twenties I discovered Wheat Thins and loved them. Since then I've been a fan of Stoned Wheat Thins, Ak-mak, and now Dr Kracker Seeded Spelt and Seedlander. I don't think Dr Kracker makes any gluten-free crackers, but if you like a hearty cracker, these are quite good. A Texas company, IIRC.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 26, 2014, 03:23:58 PM
DR John G, I was surprised how much the Audi dealer was willing to negotiate, even on a used car. The salesman told me later that $300-500 is common for them. I hope your parents get a good deal.

I found cargurus.com a useful site. They have listings for local areas and rate them as to value--"great bargain," "good deal," "overpriced," etc. It gave me a good perspective before setting foot at the dealers.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 26, 2014, 03:24:51 PM
TTFN.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2014, 03:34:06 PM
Speaking of Mexican restaurants...

Here's an Ask BK or DR Jeanne or Jane or whoever...

I was recently reminded of a Mexican restaurant in Santa Monica which, as I recall, was in an unusual location, being on an upper floor of some building -- but I have no idea what the building was, or what the restaurant was called.  I think it was in Santa Monica, not far from the ocean, but I suppose it could have been farther inland in West L.A.  Which doesn't help narrow it down any.  This was in the late '70s or thereabouts.  Does that ring a bell with anyone?
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2014, 03:49:11 PM
Speaking of Mexican restaurants...

Here's an Ask BK or DR Jeanne or Jane or whoever...

I was recently reminded of a Mexican restaurant in Santa Monica which, as I recall, was in an unusual location, being on an upper floor of some building -- but I have no idea what the building was, or what the restaurant was called.  I think it was in Santa Monica, not far from the ocean, but I suppose it could have been farther inland in West L.A.  Which doesn't help narrow it down any.  This was in the late '70s or thereabouts.  Does that ring a bell with anyone?

I don't recall any upstairs Mexican restaurants in Santa Monica.  For the most part when I think of Santa Monica back then I think of the beach and the pier.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 26, 2014, 03:54:58 PM
On my way home I stopped at the Little Pie Company.

PBS is interviewing Garrison Keillor this evening. I am not a fan. I have this memory that when he had the program in Manhattan in the late 1980s he was not particularly kind to my friend Russell.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2014, 03:55:51 PM
DR Jane, I didn't state that correctly.  This restaurant would have been in a building several stories tall, accessed by elevator, and most likely with a view of the city.  Now it's bugging me -- I've got to figure this out.
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Post by: bk on July 26, 2014, 03:57:54 PM
I don't recall any upstairs Mexican jernts either, not in Santa Monica.  In fact, I don't know that I've ever eaten at a Mexican Jernt in Santa Monica other than the westside version of El Cholo.
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Post by: bk on July 26, 2014, 03:58:14 PM
That's The Cholo, for those that don't speak Spanish.
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Post by: DR Iris on July 26, 2014, 04:00:16 PM
Stopping by to say hello, send vibes, and solve the mystery.
Toppers was the Mexican restaurant on the top floor of The Huntley Hotel in Santa Monica.
Loved that place.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
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Post by: DR Iris on July 26, 2014, 04:08:18 PM
It has been turned into a very swanky restaurant by the name of The Penthouse.
Same gorgeous view of the coastline, but very expensive now.
It's on 2nd St. in Santa Monica.
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Post by: singdaw on July 26, 2014, 04:17:45 PM
That's The Cholo, for those that don't speak Spanish.


 ;D
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Post by: TCB on July 26, 2014, 04:18:31 PM
T.O.D.


#1 (without question) Waverly Wafers!  When I was a child, the first thing I would do when we went out to dinner was to check the cracker basket on the table.  If they didn't have Waverly Wafers, I knew I wasn't going to like the dinner.  Of course, I still ate the dinner, whether I liked it or not, becasue I was a pig.

#2 Sociables - with sliced cheddar or cheese spreads.

#3  Ritz Crackers - Good old reliable Ritz.




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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2014, 04:22:50 PM
Thank you for solving the mystery Dear Lurker Iris.  I don't remember the Huntly Hotel but I wish I had eaten there.
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Post by: DR Iris on July 26, 2014, 04:23:26 PM
Has anyone tried "Mary's Gone Crackers"?
They are organic, gluten-free, vegan, and absolutely delicious.
Check 'em out.
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Post by: DR Iris on July 26, 2014, 04:26:37 PM
Hi Jane!
I stayed at The Huntley many times because it was the hotel where airline crews were based.
Feel fortunate to have been able to enjoy that experience.
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Post by: DR Iris on July 26, 2014, 04:28:48 PM
On my way to see "A Most Wanted Man", the last film starring the late Philip Seymour Hoffman.
Wishing everyone a good evening.
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2014, 04:31:04 PM
The hotel looks nice.  I would like to stay there, maybe one day.  The prices of nice hotels in LA & Santa Monica are very high these days.
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2014, 04:31:26 PM
Enjoy the movie.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2014, 04:53:02 PM

Toppers was the Mexican restaurant on the top floor of The Huntley Hotel in Santa Monica.


!!!!!

Wow!  Thanks!  When both Jane and BK didn't recognize it, I was thinking it really must have been someplace else. 

That's incredible.  And fantastic.  Thanks so much, DR Dear Lurker Iris!    :)
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2014, 04:54:47 PM
And it really was good, eh?  I know I thought so then.  And for whatever reason, we never got around to returning.  But I always remembered it.
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2014, 05:41:27 PM

Toppers was the Mexican restaurant on the top floor of The Huntley Hotel in Santa Monica.


!!!!!

Wow!  Thanks!  When both Jane and BK didn't recognize it, I was thinking it really must have been someplace else. 


Keith and I didn't have much money for eating out and then we moved to the valley.  We still didn't have much money for eating out but when we did it was mostly in the Valley.

For Mexican food on the West side it was Rebozo's and only Rebozo's.
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Post by: Laura on July 26, 2014, 05:48:38 PM
Good evening. Today I saw the tour of Jersey Boys.
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2014, 05:49:46 PM
DR Druxy how is your step-daughter?
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Post by: Ginny on July 26, 2014, 06:07:45 PM
Ginny, what you're going through is so difficult! Hugs and vibes to you and your mom.

Thank you, DR Jeanne.  Richard and I went to check on her about 6 and she's in a better frame of mind today.  She had on different clothes than yesterday and had put away some of the things I'd left on her kitchen counter.
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Post by: Ginny on July 26, 2014, 06:10:27 PM
We regrouped here at home with Rob and Mary Linda and we all went to the local Greek church for dinner at their annual festival.  The others had lamb and I had fish.  Yummy, as always - Opa!
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Post by: George on July 26, 2014, 06:15:23 PM
I've been home all day, doing nothing but watching TV, burning DVDs, showering, eating and feeding my cat...not necessarily in that order.  I now have to leave for the theater for our final evening performance of "The Tempest."  There will either be a cast party tonight after the show, or tomorrow after the strike.  Either way, it's going to be a long rest of the evening, "Tempest"-wise.  I probably won't be able to ketchup until tomorrow evening, so have a good rest of the day, everyone!!
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2014, 06:19:28 PM
Ginny, what you're going through is so difficult! Hugs and vibes to you and your mom.

She had on different clothes than yesterday

Oh my, this greatly expresses what you have been dealing with.  I'm glad today was much better.
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2014, 06:20:01 PM
Have a good evening DR George.
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2014, 06:25:33 PM
DR MBarnum a woman was arrested today who is suspected of setting the Medford fires.  I hope this means the fires will stop.
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Post by: Ginny on July 26, 2014, 06:26:53 PM
Ginny, what you're going through is so difficult! Hugs and vibes to you and your mom.

She had on different clothes than yesterday

Oh my, this greatly expresses what you have been dealing with.  I'm glad today was much better.

It was a sign to me that she'd been up and about.
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2014, 06:37:55 PM
Different clothes, I would say so.  Do you normally have to put things away for her or do you intentionally leave them for her to do?
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Post by: Ginny on July 26, 2014, 06:48:23 PM
I make sure stuff that needs to be in the freezer or refrigerator gets there, but otherwise I just leave it on the counter (food) or her bed (paper goods & cosmetics) and she takes care of it.  She's having trouble accepting her limitations, so I try to let her do for herself what she can.
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2014, 06:56:38 PM
Good idea.  Is she also having trouble dressing?  Soon might she need a helper twice a day?
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Post by: Ginny on July 26, 2014, 07:05:21 PM
Getting her to accept that kind of help is a challenge.  She moved to the retirement community so help would be available when she needed it.  Now that she does, she doesn't trust anyone enough to give up her privacy to them.
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Post by: Jane on July 26, 2014, 07:08:02 PM
Too bad.  It would also be company for her to have someone drop in twice a day.
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Post by: bk on July 26, 2014, 07:11:23 PM
The Huntley is where much of Point Blank was filmed - it was new back then.
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Post by: bk on July 26, 2014, 07:12:35 PM
Rebozo's was the best Mexican food anywhere, anytime - it put everything else to shame.  I have never had a better beef taco than there and I've never actually had one that even approaches it in flavor.  Oh how I miss that jernt.
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Post by: bk on July 26, 2014, 07:16:40 PM
I literally cannot find ANYTHING about Rebozo's online.  It's like it never existed.  Damn them, damn them all to hell.
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Post by: bk on July 26, 2014, 07:17:03 PM
Did a two-mile jog this morning and a mile-and-a-half jog this evening.
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Post by: Ginny on July 26, 2014, 07:17:23 PM
Too bad.  It would also be company for her to have someone drop in twice a day.

She would find that very invasive, especially from a stranger.

I'm going to bed to read a book and not think about Mom for a while.  Then, I'm going to Lima with Richard tomorrow.

'night!
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2014, 07:28:51 PM
back from an unexpected nap - I hope this does not mess me up for sleeping properly through the night and waking in time for church
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Post by: John G. on July 26, 2014, 07:47:51 PM
Just talked to the family. All but me are in Louisville this weekend, which is good because it will help Mom and Dad overlook the car situation. Apparently, Dad's ready to go get a car on Monday. He doesn't want to deal with anyone on Craigslist, though, and he's been saving up for the purchase, so it looks like a new used car is in their future.

He has his eye on a Camry or a Honda of some sort. Nice.

Nice to know he wanted a new car :)

Are they still feeling good?

Yes, they are still feeling fine, though I think a houseful of people today will wear them out.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2014, 07:48:58 PM
Remind me where Rebozo's was.  Just one location, right?
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Post by: John G. on July 26, 2014, 07:49:02 PM
DR John G, I was surprised how much the Audi dealer was willing to negotiate, even on a used car. The salesman told me later that $300-500 is common for them. I hope your parents get a good deal.

I found cargurus.com a useful site. They have listings for local areas and rate them as to value--"great bargain," "good deal," "overpriced," etc. It gave me a good perspective before setting foot at the dealers.

I'll pass that along to my sister, who's going to help them.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 26, 2014, 07:53:47 PM
Just finished watching Lola, which is wonderful.  Now I have to get ahold of Model Shop.
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Post by: singdaw on July 26, 2014, 08:10:49 PM
Why are there no box sets available of Judy Garland films??
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2014, 08:17:28 PM
Why are there no box sets available of Judy Garland films??

I'm sorry, I'll get right on that
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2014, 08:21:15 PM
Je suis désolé, je vais avoir droit à qui



for those that do speak French
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2014, 08:28:19 PM
Why are there no box sets available of Judy Garland films??

http://www.amazon.com/Garland-Signature-Collection-Summertime-Ziegfeld/dp/B0001Q4CZM

http://www.amazon.com/TCM-Greatest-Classics-Legends-Summertime/dp/B00AATGDY8/ref=pd_cp_mov_0\

http://www.amazon.com/TCM-Greatest-Classic-Films-Collection/dp/B001PO54V0/ref=pd_cp_mov_3
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Post by: bk on July 26, 2014, 08:44:46 PM
Rebozo's was directly next door to what was originally the Rancho Playhouse on Pico some blocks east of Overland - the Rancho became the Century City Playhouse where Bleacher Bums ran for years.  Not sure at what point Rebozo's bit the dust.
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Post by: bk on July 26, 2014, 08:45:36 PM
Eating my favorite cracker right now.  I really didn't think they made it anymore, but I found it on amazon and ordered it - six boxes in one large container.  The cracker is as good as I remembered.
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Post by: John G. on July 26, 2014, 08:49:58 PM
Watching a odd little play called Sea Marks with George Hearn as an Irishman who falls in love with a woman he sees at a wedding. They start swapping letters and finally meet. But they seem to communicate by letter than in person.
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Post by: bk on July 26, 2014, 08:52:05 PM
Finished with my viewing.
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Post by: John G. on July 26, 2014, 09:49:14 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: TCB on July 26, 2014, 10:27:27 PM
steak and kidney pie and chips for Vixdad

steak and onion pie and chips for me


Vixdad had a deep fried Mars bar and a scoop of vanilla ice cream  for his "pudding"

I had  sticky toffee pudding with homemade whipped cream -- and a cuppa Yorkshire Gold tea


I thought Vixdad didn't like kidney pie?
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Post by: FJL on July 26, 2014, 10:32:32 PM
Just back from seeing HERRINGBONE in Philly, which I loved as much as i expected to.

Culture shock going from Philadelphia, which felt so quiet already at 10:15 and stepping out of the train in NYC to all the noise of a city that never sleeps, at least on weekends.
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Post by: TCB on July 26, 2014, 10:51:59 PM
Good evening. Today I saw the tour of Jersey Boys.


Laura, how was the show?
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 26, 2014, 10:57:00 PM
Cillaliz, love the planter.

Thanks!
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Post by: TCB on July 26, 2014, 11:01:49 PM
Watching a odd little play called Sea Marks with George Hearn as an Irishman who falls in love with a woman he sees at a wedding. They start swapping letters and finally meet. But they seem to communicate by letter than in person.


SEA MARKS was written by the late actor Gardner McKay.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 26, 2014, 11:04:01 PM
I have no idea why I'm still up so I think I'll go to bed
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Post by: TCB on July 26, 2014, 11:11:42 PM
I have no idea why I'm still up so I think I'll go to bed


You were waiting for me to say, "Good night, Cilla!"
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Post by: DR Iris on July 26, 2014, 11:17:29 PM
Was that restaurant's name El Rebozo?
On Sawtelle?
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2014, 11:23:40 PM
steak and kidney pie and chips for Vixdad

steak and onion pie and chips for me


Vixdad had a deep fried Mars bar and a scoop of vanilla ice cream  for his "pudding"

I had  sticky toffee pudding with homemade whipped cream -- and a cuppa Yorkshire Gold tea


I thought Vixdad didn't like kidney pie?


i wont eat kidneys  I don't know if I like 'em  cause I never tried them
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Post by: vixmom on July 26, 2014, 11:24:29 PM
2:22   time for  sleeps.... again