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Well, you've read the notes, the notes made preparations, and now it is time for you to post until the prepared cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: TEGULAR!
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First after BK!
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It's been a while since that's happened.
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In addition to the Kritzerland shows, of course, are there any HHW lunches or anything planned for the weekend?
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After several announced dates, there is finally an Amazon listing for Skip's (and Ellen's and Tom's) show HERRINGBONE which says it will be released on December 2.
I think this link should work:
http://www.amazon.com/Herringbone-Concert-Recording-BD-Wong/dp/B00P9FC00Y
Tony Award-Winner BD WONG makes his solo CD debut in a unique concert recording of the demanding one man, Off-Broadway musical HERRINGBONE, in which Wong plays 12 characters who sing 14 songs. It was recorded live at a special event for Dixon Place in New York City. This is also the first recording of this marvelously spooky show by Skip Kennon (music), Ellen Fitzhugh (lyrics), & Tom Cone (book, based upon his play). In two acts, it was recorded with a live audience, and is presented in its entirety in a two CD digipak featuring photos from the production.
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Thanks for the best wishes on my HHW posting millstone!
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Good news on Herringbone, DR FJL.
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Morning all.
That is all.
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Good morning to all
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Good Morning on this fine Tuesday.
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After several announced dates, there is finally an Amazon listing for Skip's (and Ellen's and Tom's) show HERRINGBONE which says it will be released on December 2.
I think this link should work:
http://www.amazon.com/Herringbone-Concert-Recording-BD-Wong/dp/B00P9FC00Y
Tony Award-Winner BD WONG makes his solo CD debut in a unique concert recording of the demanding one man, Off-Broadway musical HERRINGBONE, in which Wong plays 12 characters who sing 14 songs. It was recorded live at a special event for Dixon Place in New York City. This is also the first recording of this marvelously spooky show by Skip Kennon (music), Ellen Fitzhugh (lyrics), & Tom Cone (book, based upon his play). In two acts, it was recorded with a live audience, and is presented in its entirety in a two CD digipak featuring photos from the production.
Not to sound snarky, but it's about time! I participated through Kickstarter to help get the cd produced.
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Today is November 11th.
In the United States it is Veteran's Day.
In Canada and the United Kingdom and I presume the rest of British Empire it is Remembrance Day.
Take a moment and think about the valiant men, women and animals that fought and died for their countries.
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After several announced dates, there is finally an Amazon listing for Skip's (and Ellen's and Tom's) show HERRINGBONE which says it will be released on December 2.
I think this link should work:
http://www.amazon.com/Herringbone-Concert-Recording-BD-Wong/dp/B00P9FC00Y
Tony Award-Winner BD WONG makes his solo CD debut in a unique concert recording of the demanding one man, Off-Broadway musical HERRINGBONE, in which Wong plays 12 characters who sing 14 songs. It was recorded live at a special event for Dixon Place in New York City. This is also the first recording of this marvelously spooky show by Skip Kennon (music), Ellen Fitzhugh (lyrics), & Tom Cone (book, based upon his play). In two acts, it was recorded with a live audience, and is presented in its entirety in a two CD digipak featuring photos from the production.
Not to sound snarky, but it's about time! I participated through Kickstarter to help get the cd produced.
The delay after delay has been surprising.
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Even bewildering.
The delay, that is.
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TOD
Many of the Ralph Bashki films including Heavy Traffic, Lord of the Rings and Fritz the Cat.
Also the film Heavy Metal
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Even bewildering.
Bradley really should have gotten himself a producer to help him putting it together
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Good morning !
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Had a delightful time with Ben and Anthony. I hope I didn't stay too late, Ben!
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Hey, Kevin, how was the show?
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No, it was a very nice visit. And I assume you made it to the Metropolitan on time.
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TOD:
Daffy Duck
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Corgi on a Carousel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wXiUz9UtFo#t=72)
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Good morning, all!
Last weekend i thought i was getting sick, but now I think it's allergies from all the dust in the building the intercom installers are kicking up as they knock holes through the walls to install new cables. My sinuses are a mess at the moment. To add insult t injury, our elevator is out again, which is utter bullshit, and i need to learn from the installers when the fat hell they plan to repair the hle in my wall so that i can put my apartment back together and get rid of this dust.
I cannot say I am a happy camper at the moment.
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DR John G, that is not me laughing at LITTLE JOHNNY JONES in the Goodspeed Audience. Never saw it.
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I'm so frustrated with the internet at this hotel. I paid. $35 for a week 's worth and it's going in and out. I had written a reply to Ben and couldn't post it. I'm writing this on my phone.
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Anyway, Ben, I think the show was even better than the night before. Brent was spectacular on "The Skin of our Teeth," especially. And there's a great medley for the finale of "I Move On," "City Lights ," and "New York , New York."
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Today there is coffee. All is well.
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Ah, another light snowfall overnight. It is supposed to stop sometime this morning. The dog loves the snow!
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Because a day without coffee is like a day without....
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PAGE 2!
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Hearing pianist Richard Goode in recital tonight.
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Good morning, all.
Guess you had a double back in the 1980s, Elmore, or my eyesight is even worse than I thought.
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A woman in my neighborhood was trying to decide upon a Halloween costume. I suggested that she go as pianist Richard Goode.
LADY, BE GOODE!
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TOD
Persepolis
Anastasia
Nightmare before Christmas (Touchstone, not directly Disney)
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TOD 2: Foghorn Leghorn
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Good second day of work vibes for DR SINGDAW.
I hope DR GEORGE got his laundry done finally.
DR CILLA LIZ - I finally watched ABOUT TIME by the director of LOVE, ACTUALLY......it was great....and I highly recommend it.....the previews made it look like an entirely different kind of movie than it really was.
If you like one, I think you will like the other.
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I can't find DR RODZINSKI on my Facebook friends list, but I am assuming you have him on your list MR BK and that he has been invited to the shows.....along with DR JOSE.
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Haircut vibes for MR BK.
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I don't know that I have a favorite non-Disney animated film, although I am fond of Once Upon a Forest and The Secret of NIMH.
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TOD:
Daffy Duck, Bugs Bunny
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Tuesday morning greetings! Last night I presided over the November branch meeting of AAUW Middletown, where the theme was "Celebrating Youth." We had as our guests the 2 eight-grade girls who attending a science summer camp with scholarships from us. Our main speaker was the Springboro High School senior who is making a documentary about "fat letters:"
The Student Body: I Am Not a Number (http://thestudentbodyfilm.com/)
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I'm having lunch today with my friend Becky. We haven't seen each other since mid-June, so it could be a l-o-n-g lunch...
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Well, I feel like Faye Dunaway in CHINATOWN: I'm sick-it's allergies-I'm sick-it's allergies-I'm sick-it's allergies, and I guess I'm sick. Not only is my head stopped up but my gastrointestinal system is very unhappy at the moment. I did use the neti pot to wash out my sinuses, and i've taken Chlortrimeton for allergies, but my stomach is now behaving like Vesuvius.
So, i guess some days you just have to let things work themselves out and keep out of the way. It's better now than later in the week, but damn!
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Feel better vibes for DR Elmore!
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Good morning, all!
I cannot say I am a happy camper at the moment.
Am wracking my brain trying to recall a moment when you "were" a happy campter. ;)
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TOD:
Fantastic Planet
The Secret of NIMH
Tweety Pie and Sylvester
Foghorn Leghorn
Bugs Bunny
Porky Pig and Petunia Pig
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Larry: I do commiserate with your ailments. I live in an open-to-the-elements environment inasmuch as my balcony door and all my windows are always open (except in winter and during rain). I get so much pollen and dust at times that I think I'm ill when I need to just attach a hose to my nostrils and clean house.
However, the other symptoms you describe are indicative of something...perhaps a viral something that took advantage of your weakened sinus conditions.
Dring plenty of water, take aspiring and get rest.
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It's Veterans Day...a holiday, naturally...and here I sit in the Oakland Hills, tapping away on my laptop. The homeowners have a very high speed internet with WiFi and shared the codes with me. I am VERY grateful. It's nirvana to be able to instantly open anything I want to get into.
i was up before dawn to feed the cats and uncoop the chickens. Said chickens are squawking their lungs out this morning. I think they want "out" of their pen to roam the garden. It's overcast, cold and nothing could prompt me to go out there and sit in the midst of all that while they grub. And that is the procedure -- Find a half hour or more each day to let them roam while I stand by.
Having an indoor pet in a ranch configuration is one thing. Having cats and chickens in a multi-level environment (three levels to the house and two garden tiers) and having to descend and ascend multitudes of stairs to get to them to care for them is quite another. Will be glad when my house-sitting is done...on Sunday. I need some rest.
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I made a very kick-ass cup of French Roast (Peet's brand) coffee this morning. Am enjoying its final sips and am contemplating doing another.
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BK: May flights of airline pilots see thee safely to thy destination on Thursday (and ditto for the return trip).
Is NYC ready for you?
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DWTS: if you don't know the acronym, this isn't something you'll enjoy. There is something exceedingly (some might say "excessively") wrong with a dance competition in which a very good dancer (Leah Thompson) has to go home because the worst standing dancer in the competition (Tommy Chong) is "safe from elimination" for the night.
I'm sure it's a "voter" thing....the same thing on "American Idol" that props up horrible singers and sees really good ones go home. The public should NEVER be allowed to vote on such matters.
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SPOILER for "CASTLE":
If you watch the show but have not seen Monday night's episode, READ NO FURTHER because I am about to give away some plot points. It was a very strange, odd and "okay" episode that wanted to be Capra-esqu a la "It's A Wonderful Life" given that Castle found himself whisked into a universe in which he and Becket had never met. This was part of the story's gist earlier when they both asked the other what they think they would be doing "now" if they had never met. Castle was still an author but not a very successful one as he had gambled away most of his money. His mother was, unbelievably, a major star of the stage and about to embark upon a revival of "Mame". His daughter was goth and visiting from California. Becket was a precinct captain. There are convolutions, but ultimately you see that Becket IS attracted to Castle as he is to her. There is an Incan object d'art that may or may not have been the responsible item for Castle's (mis)adventure or he may have simply dreamed it after being conked on the head in an explosion in the show's early going. The ultimate "what it led to" is that he and Becket finally marry...in a surreal setting (apparently on top of a building with a skyscape of great beauty, but no buildings). So, the deed is finally done after last season's ridiculous cliffhanger and this season's lousy opening episodes. May this finally lead to a return of the show in a different mode. I'm thinking Nick and Nora Charles...or even Hart to Hart...would be good role models for Kate and Rick!
END SPOILAGE.
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What do do with my day. Oh, my!
By the bye....I did go back to bed for a short while after the pre-dawn feeding forays for cats and chickens.
It didn't take, however. I got some rest, but the cat started meowing again and the chickens started their clucking and probably waking up the neighbors. Oh, well...
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Larry: I do commiserate with your ailments. I live in an open-to-the-elements environment inasmuch as my balcony door and all my windows are always open (except in winter and during rain). I get so much pollen and dust at times that I think I'm ill when I need to just attach a hose to my nostrils and clean house.
However, the other symptoms you describe are indicative of something...perhaps a viral something that took advantage of your weakened sinus conditions.
Dring plenty of water, take aspiring and get rest.
Thanks, Ron. I am being very self-indulgent at the moment and doing exactly that.
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Six more Fridays until Christmas!
Think about it.
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We get the four-day Thanskgiving Weekend at work, and I am taking off the first three days as well. Will be doing all I can to get my stuff together to ship home. All my shopping is done, but it's all got to be sent out.
So....never a free moment to feel no guilt about.
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I fully expected a sunny day by now, but it's quite grey and cold-looking out there. Even the chickens have stopped squawking.
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I'm in the mood for some Astaire and Rogers, but all my discs are back at home (8 minutes away). Still, if I went home to get them, my mood would change. And by the time I got something back here, my mood would change again.
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One more post and we're on to page 3.
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My work is done!
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Java time!
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I agree, Ron, based on what Zive read of DWTS this seaon. But Tommy will be gone next week.
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Vibes for Elmore.
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Greetings from Melt Shop. It's a "comfort food" place that specializes in grilled cheese. I had the"classic, which seems to be made with cheez whiz. I guess I had me fat calories for the day.
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Health and other vibes for DR elmore!
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Not sure Rodzinski is on my Facebook friends list, actually - so if anyone is in touch do invite him.
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I'm up - I don't think I slept very much - maybe five hours on and off.
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Excellent vibes and xylophones to BK for a safe, secure and on-time flight to New York, New York.
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I am getting cell phone calls from friends and family that power is out all over the City of Destiny. Obviously it isn't affecting me, but it is very very windy outside.
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So if I suddenly disappear, you will know why.
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Corgi on a Carousel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wXiUz9UtFo#t=72)
I think I have the X-rated video of that title.
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PAGE 2!
Do you have to work today, Singdaw?
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I am l;istening to Bernard Herrmann's A CHRISTMAS CAROL / A CHILD IS BORN. Thank you, DR John G.
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Well, I feel like Faye Dunaway in CHINATOWN: I'm sick-it's allergies-I'm sick-it's allergies-I'm sick-it's allergies, and I guess I'm sick. Not only is my head stopped up but my gastrointestinal system is very unhappy at the moment. I did use the neti pot to wash out my sinuses, and i've taken Chlortrimeton for allergies, but my stomach is now behaving like Vesuvius.
So, i guess some days you just have to let things work themselves out and keep out of the way. It's better now than later in the week, but damn!
Healthy recovery vibes to DR Elmore!
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I made a very kick-ass cup of French Roast (Peet's brand) coffee this morning. Am enjoying its final sips and am contemplating doing another.
I always serve French Roast (Pest's brand) to all my guests.
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SPOILER for "CASTLE":
If you watch the show but have not seen Monday night's episode, READ NO FURTHER because I am about to give away some plot points. It was a very strange, odd and "okay" episode that wanted to be Capra-esqu a la "It's A Wonderful Life" given that Castle found himself whisked into a universe in which he and Becket had never met. This was part of the story's gist earlier when they both asked the other what they think they would be doing "now" if they had never met. Castle was still an author but not a very successful one as he had gambled away most of his money. His mother was, unbelievably, a major star of the stage and about to embark upon a revival of "Mame". His daughter was goth and visiting from California. Becket was a precinct captain. There are convolutions, but ultimately you see that Becket IS attracted to Castle as he is to her. There is an Incan object d'art that may or may not have been the responsible item for Castle's (mis)adventure or he may have simply dreamed it after being conked on the head in an explosion in the show's early going. The ultimate "what it led to" is that he and Becket finally marry...in a surreal setting (apparently on top of a building with a skyscape of great beauty, but no buildings). So, the deed is finally done after last season's ridiculous cliffhanger and this season's lousy opening episodes. May this finally lead to a return of the show in a different mode. I'm thinking Nick and Nora Charles...or even Hart to Hart...would be good role models for Kate and Rick!
END SPOILAGE.
And next week........................ Honeymoon at the Dude Ranch!
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SPOILER for "CASTLE":
If you watch the show but have not seen Monday night's episode, READ NO FURTHER because I am about to give away some plot points. It was a very strange, odd and "okay" episode that wanted to be Capra-esqu a la "It's A Wonderful Life" given that Castle found himself whisked into a universe in which he and Becket had never met. This was part of the story's gist earlier when they both asked the other what they think they would be doing "now" if they had never met. Castle was still an author but not a very successful one as he had gambled away most of his money. His mother was, unbelievably, a major star of the stage and about to embark upon a revival of "Mame". His daughter was goth and visiting from California. Becket was a precinct captain. There are convolutions, but ultimately you see that Becket IS attracted to Castle as he is to her. There is an Incan object d'art that may or may not have been the responsible item for Castle's (mis)adventure or he may have simply dreamed it after being conked on the head in an explosion in the show's early going. The ultimate "what it led to" is that he and Becket finally marry...in a surreal setting (apparently on top of a building with a skyscape of great beauty, but no buildings). So, the deed is finally done after last season's ridiculous cliffhanger and this season's lousy opening episodes. May this finally lead to a return of the show in a different mode. I'm thinking Nick and Nora Charles...or even Hart to Hart...would be good role models for Kate and Rick!
END SPOILAGE.
And next week........................ Honeymoon at the Dude Ranch!
Or perhaps:
Murder at the Dude Ranch!
Which reminds me of a fine play by our very own DR Charles Pogue.
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Six more Fridays until Christmas!
Think about it.
One more set of paydays before Christmas.
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As I listen to A CHILD IS BORN I disccovered another intersting piece of trivia about the cast. Not only did Harve Presnell play Dismas the begger, but the role of Leah, the servant girl, was played by Marian Seldes!
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Greetings from Melt Shop. It's a "comfort food" place that specializes in grilled cheese. I had the"classic, which seems to be made with cheez whiz. I guess I had me fat calories for the day.
But was it good?
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I agree, Ron, based on what Zive read of DWTS this seaon. But Tommy will be gone next week.
I was, also, sorry to see Lea go last night, but you just knew that it wouldn't be the "Duck" girl.
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Man, this wind is getting crazy out there! Much worse than they predicted last night.
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I wonder if George blew away?
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Had a chicken salad sandwich and no fries or onion rings. No packages to pick up, and Teddy wasn't feeling well so we've rescheduled for tomorrow morning.
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I have now moved on to Sandy's Christmas album. I guess the X-mas season has officially launched in the North End of Tacona. It probably has something to do with the two five-foot wreaths that arrived this afternoon.
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I am l;istening to Bernard Herrmann's A CHRISTMAS CAROL / A CHILD IS BORN. Thank you, DR John G.
You are most welcome.
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Had a three-meat BBQ plate today. Happy.
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Had a three-meat BBQ plate today. Happy.
Which three?
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I saw this photo and immediately thought of DR Chas.
(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/actr2000/Apoemformornings_zps6c2060c4.jpg) (http://s170.photobucket.com/user/actr2000/media/Apoemformornings_zps6c2060c4.jpg.html)
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I have spent most of the day napping, which I clearly needed. I do hope I am in finer fettle tomorrow.
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Not sure Rodzinski is on my Facebook friends list, actually - so if anyone is in touch do invite him.
I did this when the events were first posted on Facebook.
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Former DR Rodzinski unceremoniously dumped me from his Facebook friends list a long time ago.
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~ ~ ~ A MULTIPLICITY OF SAFE, COMFORTABLE, AND CONVENIENT TRAVEL VIBES ~ ~ ~ for bk!!!!
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Thanks, DRs Jrand64 and TCB! Work went well on the second day. A lot of technical and detailed information to try to assimilate in a very short period of time.
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~ ~ ~ ULTRA-STRENGTH FEEL BETTER VIBES ~ ~ ~ for DR elmore3003!!!!
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Hello, everyone.
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Hi, Sing.
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FEEL-BETTER-PRONTO VIBES to DR ELMORE!!
Glad you're getting some rest. It's often the best thing.
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"The Children Act" sounds interesting, however, I did not care for "Atonement" and suspect I might feel the same about this book.
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Today's drama:
So there I was, early this morning, in my jammies and checking my email and reading the news. I knew the plumber was in the apartment next door because of the noise. The noise got louder and LOUDER, until finally I got up and looked into my bathroom, which abuts the neighbor's bathroom. The plumber's snake had made it over to my side and had drilled a sizable hole right through the drain from my bathroom sink. Oy! In the process it had pushed open the cabinet doors and pushed out all the stuff I had stored under the sink, ie, toilet paper (I'd just purchased a large package), cleaning products, paper towels, etc onto the floor. Everything was covered with dirt and grit from the drain.
I'm just glad I was home when this happened and was able to grab the plumber RIGHT NOW. I'd hate to come home to this mess and then have to wait several days until he fit me in.
He has now replaced the drain pipe and I have now cleaned up HIS mess. The manager bought me a fresh package of toilet paper to make up for the inconvenience.
I was reminded of DR Elmore's bathroom ceiling fiasco and was thankful this was over in just a few hours.
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Once that was done I was able to shower and then drive to the lab to have blood drawn. How's that for a fun day?
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Hi, Jane.
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I liked LOVE, ACTUALLY also. Thanks for the recommendation, Jack. I already put it in my queue.
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Good morning, all!
Last weekend i thought i was getting sick, but now I think it's allergies from all the dust in the building the intercom installers are kicking up as they knock holes through the walls to install new cables. My sinuses are a mess at the moment. To add insult t injury, our elevator is out again, which is utter bullshit, and i need to learn from the installers when the fat hell they plan to repair the hle in my wall so that i can put my apartment back together and get rid of this dust.
I cannot say I am a happy camper at the moment.
I know my allergies would be playing havoc with me if I was living in all of that.
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I'm so frustrated with the internet at this hotel. I paid. $35 for a week 's worth and it's going in and out. I had written a reply to Ben and couldn't post it. I'm writing this on my phone.
I hope you have the charge removed and receive whatever wifi you get for free.
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I've been watching SCOTT & BAILEY. A good show. It looks like season 2 has released, but Netflix doesn't have it yet.
I'm impressed with Lesley Sharp. She isn't an actress I was familiar with, but she's quite good.
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The dog loves the snow!
:)
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TTFN.
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DR CILLA LIZ - I finally watched ABOUT TIME by the director of LOVE, ACTUALLY......it was great....and I highly recommend it.....the previews made it look like an entirely different kind of movie than it really was.
If you like one, I think you will like the other.
Just recently I mentioned finding this completely delightful and wonderful and highly recommended it.
DR Jrand maybe you are the reason I had it in my Netflix queue.
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Today I spent hours doing the Facebook event page for the holiday show, sent out that eBlast, so all that's done and one less thing to worry about. Sent off Evan's Li'l Abner costume to the hotel in NY so that will be there on Thursday for my arrival. I think I'll begin the packing stuff right now, just the preliminaries of it. I should be able to get my boarding pass online in the early morning.
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At seven tonight, we're shooting a little video for a Kickstarter or Indiegogo campaign (we haven't decided which it will be yet) - this is one of two we're going to do in the next few months. This one is for our Feb production of the Doug Haverty and Adryan Russ musical, Inside Out. The campaign will start sometime next week. Lots of good and fun perks for the donors. We do have to raise a bit of dough for the production, but we're donating a good percentage of ticket sales to a breast cancer foundation, so in the end it's all going to a good cause. This will be the show's twentieth anniversary production - it opened off-Broadway twenty years ago at the Cherry Lane Theater.
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Former DR Rodzinski unceremoniously dumped me from his Facebook friends list a long time ago.
I never found him to be one to stand on ceremony anyway. He was reserved and would not want to make public announcements that he was dumping you.
;)
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DR Ron, thanks for the Castle warning. We have two episodes of Bletchley Circle to watch tonight before we can see Castle. I am very curious as to what you wrote.
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Greetings from Melt Shop. It's a "comfort food" place that specializes in grilled cheese. I had the"classic, which seems to be made with cheez whiz. I guess I had me fat calories for the day.
That sounds awful :P
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Not sure Rodzinski is on my Facebook friends list, actually - so if anyone is in touch do invite him.
He was recently married.
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Not sure Rodzinski is on my Facebook friends list, actually - so if anyone is in touch do invite him.
I did this when the events were first posted on Facebook.
Good :)
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Today's drama:
So there I was, early this morning, in my jammies and checking my email and reading the news. I knew the plumber was in the apartment next door because of the noise. The noise got louder and LOUDER, until finally I got up and looked into my bathroom, which abuts the neighbor's bathroom. The plumber's snake had made it over to my side and had drilled a sizable hole right through the drain from my bathroom sink. Oy! In the process it had pushed open the cabinet doors and pushed out all the stuff I had stored under the sink, ie, toilet paper (I'd just purchased a large package), cleaning products, paper towels, etc onto the floor. Everything was covered with dirt and grit from the drain.
I'm just glad I was home when this happened and was able to grab the plumber RIGHT NOW. I'd hate to come home to this mess and then have to wait several days until he fit me in.
He has now replaced the drain pipe and I have now cleaned up HIS mess. The manager bought me a fresh package of toilet paper to make up for the inconvenience.
I was reminded of DR Elmore's bathroom ceiling fiasco and was thankful this was over in just a few hours.
:o
Is the hole closed up properly?
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Hi Jeanne.
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Good
morning afternoon evening, all. Greetings, once again, from the Queen City.
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I saw this photo and immediately thought of DR Chas.
(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/actr2000/Apoemformornings_zps6c2060c4.jpg) (http://s170.photobucket.com/user/actr2000/media/Apoemformornings_zps6c2060c4.jpg.html)
That makes for a very nice Page Five Coffee Dance, DR TCB.
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Today's drama:
So there I was, early this morning, in my jammies and checking my email and reading the news. I knew the plumber was in the apartment next door because of the noise. The noise got louder and LOUDER, until finally I got up and looked into my bathroom, which abuts the neighbor's bathroom. The plumber's snake had made it over to my side and had drilled a sizable hole right through the drain from my bathroom sink. Oy! In the process it had pushed open the cabinet doors and pushed out all the stuff I had stored under the sink, ie, toilet paper (I'd just purchased a large package), cleaning products, paper towels, etc onto the floor. Everything was covered with dirt and grit from the drain.
I'm just glad I was home when this happened and was able to grab the plumber RIGHT NOW. I'd hate to come home to this mess and then have to wait several days until he fit me in.
He has now replaced the drain pipe and I have now cleaned up HIS mess. The manager bought me a fresh package of toilet paper to make up for the inconvenience.
I was reminded of DR Elmore's bathroom ceiling fiasco and was thankful this was over in just a few hours.
How lucky that you could get that taken care of immediately, DR Jeanne!
And now let me admit my confounded ignorance, because I've read your post three times and I don't get how that could even happen. A plumber's snake goes down a drain. How in the name of all that is holy does it manage to come out in another apartment???
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Back from a quick jaunt to the market. I have some lasagna in the microwave (Michael Angelo's "small batch from scratch").
Miss Tillie greeted me at the gate, walked through the front door with me and began a caterwauling that let me know she was lonesome and wanted attention. So she got some and then some more and then some more. She is slowly accepting that I like to pick up my kitties and snuggle 'em. At any rate, she is happy for the moment.
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Thank goodness tomorrow is a work day. And Thursday, as well.
I do have Friday off, but that's Friday, Saturday AND Sunday here. The homeowners return sometime Sunday afternoon.
What a joy it will be to return to my abode.
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DR Ron P, I always thought the place one found both cats and chickens was in the kitchen at the local Chinese jernt.
http://instantrimshot.com/
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Today's drama:
So there I was, early this morning, in my jammies and checking my email and reading the news. I knew the plumber was in the apartment next door because of the noise. The noise got louder and LOUDER, until finally I got up and looked into my bathroom, which abuts the neighbor's bathroom. The plumber's snake had made it over to my side and had drilled a sizable hole right through the drain from my bathroom sink. Oy! In the process it had pushed open the cabinet doors and pushed out all the stuff I had stored under the sink, ie, toilet paper (I'd just purchased a large package), cleaning products, paper towels, etc onto the floor. Everything was covered with dirt and grit from the drain.
I'm just glad I was home when this happened and was able to grab the plumber RIGHT NOW. I'd hate to come home to this mess and then have to wait several days until he fit me in.
He has now replaced the drain pipe and I have now cleaned up HIS mess. The manager bought me a fresh package of toilet paper to make up for the inconvenience.
I was reminded of DR Elmore's bathroom ceiling fiasco and was thankful this was over in just a few hours.
How lucky that you could get that taken care of immediately, DR Jeanne!
And now let me admit my confounded ignorance, because I've read your post three times and I don't get how that could even happen. A plumber's snake goes down a drain. How in the name of all that is holy does it manage to come out in another apartment???
LOL Chas, it is baffling.
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Back from a quick jaunt to the market. I have some lasagna in the microwave (Michael Angelo's "small batch from scratch").
Miss Tillie greeted me at the gate, walked through the front door with me and began a caterwauling that let me know she was lonesome and wanted attention. So she got some and then some more and then some more. She is slowly accepting that I like to pick up my kitties and snuggle 'em. At any rate, she is happy for the moment.
Sweet, and I'm sure you enjoyed giving her attention.
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I hope more reservations are getting made. I jumped on getting mine the morning they went on sale because I figured, what with all the people in NYC who would attend something like this, I'd better not dally. Not that I would have dallied, anyway, but, you know...
Anyhoo, I'm bringing two guests from Connecticut to the first show. Now I wish I'd corralled a bunch more. Which is easier said than done, considering the logistics. People like me tend to laugh in the face of logistics, but other people get hung up on them.
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Waiting for folks to arrive and we'll shoot this little video thing and be done with it.
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Had a three-meat BBQ plate today. Happy.
Which three?
Had a three-meat BBQ plate today. Happy.
Which three?
Brisket, ribs, jalapeno sausage.
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hello all yesterday was a long weird and wonderful day
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to make up for that today was a long miserable and frustrating day
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Last night the boss and I were invited by a client to an event
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this event:
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/03/theater/twisting-touching-and-teasing-in-queen-of-the-night.html?_r=0
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it was certainly different
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travel vibes for BK and Ginny and Richard and Chas
Vacation vibes for Kevin
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Plumbing vibes for Jeanne.
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I meant to offer ~ ~ ~ SAFE TRAVEL VIBES ~ ~ ~ to DR ChasSmith, but I guess I'm a bit late. :P
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The piano recital was really wonderful. Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Debussy, and Schumann.
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Jeanne I am sorry about your bathroom woes but glad your misery was shortlived
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Today's drama:
So there I was, early this morning, in my jammies and checking my email and reading the news. I knew the plumber was in the apartment next door because of the noise. The noise got louder and LOUDER, until finally I got up and looked into my bathroom, which abuts the neighbor's bathroom. The plumber's snake had made it over to my side and had drilled a sizable hole right through the drain from my bathroom sink. Oy! In the process it had pushed open the cabinet doors and pushed out all the stuff I had stored under the sink, ie, toilet paper (I'd just purchased a large package), cleaning products, paper towels, etc onto the floor. Everything was covered with dirt and grit from the drain.
I'm just glad I was home when this happened and was able to grab the plumber RIGHT NOW. I'd hate to come home to this mess and then have to wait several days until he fit me in.
He has now replaced the drain pipe and I have now cleaned up HIS mess. The manager bought me a fresh package of toilet paper to make up for the inconvenience.
I was reminded of DR Elmore's bathroom ceiling fiasco and was thankful this was over in just a few hours.
How lucky that you could get that taken care of immediately, DR Jeanne!
And now let me admit my confounded ignorance, because I've read your post three times and I don't get how that could even happen. A plumber's snake goes down a drain. How in the name of all that is holy does it manage to come out in another apartment???
It sounds quite unreal, right? It's certainly not something I ever thought could happen.
The only thing I can thing of is that both bathrooms share a common drain and that instead of the snake going down, it went across. As long as there are no REAL snakes, I'm OK. REAL snakes would really freak me out--and I'm usually pretty calm.
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Sorry, DR Jeanne - glad that the disruption was at least short-lived.
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Miss Tillie greeted me at the gate, walked through the front door with me and began a caterwauling that let me know she was lonesome and wanted attention. So she got some and then some more and then some more. She is slowly accepting that I like to pick up my kitties and snuggle 'em. At any rate, she is happy for the moment.
That's sweet. I don't suppose you've bonded with any of the chickens, have you?
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Plumbing vibes for Jeanne.
Thank you, John G. All seems to be well now.
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I wonder if George blew away?
Nope. I'm home and ketchuping.
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to make up for that today was a long miserable and frustrating day
I'm sorry to hear that. The last few days just seem weird to me. I blame the planets.
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The piano recital was really wonderful. Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Debussy, and Schumann.
I think Singdaw ought to get out more. You know, get some kulcha.
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Thanks to Vixmom and Sing. Yes, let's get these disasters over QUICKLY!
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After several announced dates, there is finally an Amazon listing for Skip's (and Ellen's and Tom's) show HERRINGBONE which says it will be released on December 2.
I think this link should work:
http://www.amazon.com/Herringbone-Concert-Recording-BD-Wong/dp/B00P9FC00Y (http://www.amazon.com/Herringbone-Concert-Recording-BD-Wong/dp/B00P9FC00Y)
Tony Award-Winner BD WONG makes his solo CD debut in a unique concert recording of the demanding one man, Off-Broadway musical HERRINGBONE, in which Wong plays 12 characters who sing 14 songs. It was recorded live at a special event for Dixon Place in New York City. This is also the first recording of this marvelously spooky show by Skip Kennon (music), Ellen Fitzhugh (lyrics), & Tom Cone (book, based upon his play). In two acts, it was recorded with a live audience, and is presented in its entirety in a two CD digipak featuring photos from the production.
Not to sound snarky, but it's about time! I participated through Kickstarter to help get the cd produced.
As did I. And I hope that us Kickstarter funders will still get it on Tuesday, November 18th, 2014, as specified in the latest updated on Kickstarter. :)
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Vibes of CALM and SANITY to all!
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I'd love to see a production of HERRINGBONE. Glad to hear about the new CD.
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Good night.
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I hope DR GEORGE got his laundry done finally.
Some, but not all. It'll never end.
;)
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Well, I feel like Faye Dunaway in CHINATOWN: I'm sick-it's allergies-I'm sick-it's allergies-I'm sick-it's allergies, and I guess I'm sick. Not only is my head stopped up but my gastrointestinal system is very unhappy at the moment. I did use the neti pot to wash out my sinuses, and i've taken Chlortrimeton for allergies, but my stomach is now behaving like Vesuvius.
So, i guess some days you just have to let things work themselves out and keep out of the way. It's better now than later in the week, but damn!
~~~Feel and Get Better Vibes of All Kinds for DR Elmore!!~~~
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Today's drama:
So there I was, early this morning, in my jammies and checking my email and reading the news. I knew the plumber was in the apartment next door because of the noise. The noise got louder and LOUDER, until finally I got up and looked into my bathroom, which abuts the neighbor's bathroom. The plumber's snake had made it over to my side and had drilled a sizable hole right through the drain from my bathroom sink. Oy! In the process it had pushed open the cabinet doors and pushed out all the stuff I had stored under the sink, ie, toilet paper (I'd just purchased a large package), cleaning products, paper towels, etc onto the floor. Everything was covered with dirt and grit from the drain.
I'm just glad I was home when this happened and was able to grab the plumber RIGHT NOW. I'd hate to come home to this mess and then have to wait several days until he fit me in.
He has now replaced the drain pipe and I have now cleaned up HIS mess. The manager bought me a fresh package of toilet paper to make up for the inconvenience.
I was reminded of DR Elmore's bathroom ceiling fiasco and was thankful this was over in just a few hours.
Yikes!! Yes, it could've been a LOT worse. :-\
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SPOILER for "CASTLE":
[SPOILER DELETED]
END SPOILAGE.
MINOR SPOILAGE: What surprised me was that Javier and Kevin weren't in that last scene. I know it happened quickly, but I think that they should've been included...but that's just me.
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At seven tonight, we're shooting a little video for a Kickstarter or Indiegogo campaign (we haven't decided which it will be yet) - this is one of two we're going to do in the next few months. This one is for our Feb production of the Doug Haverty and Adryan Russ musical, Inside Out. The campaign will start sometime next week. Lots of good and fun perks for the donors. We do have to raise a bit of dough for the production, but we're donating a good percentage of ticket sales to a breast cancer foundation, so in the end it's all going to a good cause. This will be the show's twentieth anniversary production - it opened off-Broadway twenty years ago at the Cherry Lane Theater.
Sounds exciting, BK! Good luck!
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After several announced dates, there is finally an Amazon listing for Skip's (and Ellen's and Tom's) show HERRINGBONE which says it will be released on December 2.
I think this link should work:
http://www.amazon.com/Herringbone-Concert-Recording-BD-Wong/dp/B00P9FC00Y
Tony Award-Winner BD WONG makes his solo CD debut in a unique concert recording of the demanding one man, Off-Broadway musical HERRINGBONE, in which Wong plays 12 characters who sing 14 songs. It was recorded live at a special event for Dixon Place in New York City. This is also the first recording of this marvelously spooky show by Skip Kennon (music), Ellen Fitzhugh (lyrics), & Tom Cone (book, based upon his play). In two acts, it was recorded with a live audience, and is presented in its entirety in a two CD digipak featuring photos from the production.
Preordered!
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Corgi on a Carousel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wXiUz9UtFo#t=72)
Love it!
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Good second day of work vibes for DR SINGDAW.
I hope DR GEORGE got his laundry done finally.
DR CILLA LIZ - I finally watched ABOUT TIME by the director of LOVE, ACTUALLY......it was great....and I highly recommend it.....the previews made it look like an entirely different kind of movie than it really was.
If you like one, I think you will like the other.
Thanks for the recommendation.
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Well, I feel like Faye Dunaway in CHINATOWN: I'm sick-it's allergies-I'm sick-it's allergies-I'm sick-it's allergies, and I guess I'm sick. Not only is my head stopped up but my gastrointestinal system is very unhappy at the moment. I did use the neti pot to wash out my sinuses, and i've taken Chlortrimeton for allergies, but my stomach is now behaving like Vesuvius.
So, i guess some days you just have to let things work themselves out and keep out of the way. It's better now than later in the week, but damn!
Once it snowed and got cold, my allergies stopped bothering me.....just saying....
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I agree, Ron, based on what Zive read of DWTS this seaon. But Tommy will be gone next week.
Tommy is there because he's Chong. We all know that. Leah doesn't have the fan base he does and she doesn't have the fan base of Duck Dynasty, so I expected her to leave. DWTS doesn't pretend to be a true dancing competition and never has.
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Shot the sound bytes and then we went to a barbecue place called Boneyard in Sherman Oaks. Absolutely spectacular.
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Thanks, DRs Jrand64 and TCB! Work went well on the second day. A lot of technical and detailed information to try to assimilate in a very short period of time.
You can do it
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DR CILLA LIZ - I finally watched ABOUT TIME by the director of LOVE, ACTUALLY......it was great....and I highly recommend it.....the previews made it look like an entirely different kind of movie than it really was.
If you like one, I think you will like the other.
Just recently I mentioned finding this completely delightful and wonderful and highly recommended it.
DR Jrand maybe you are the reason I had it in my Netflix queue.
Even better, two recommendations....is this the New Years Eve one or a newer movie
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DR Ron, thanks for the Castle warning. We have two episodes of Bletchley Circle to watch tonight before we can see Castle. I am very curious as to what you wrote.
Sounds like a lot of us watch Castle. I really enjoy that show.
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DR Ron, thanks for the Castle warning. We have two episodes of Bletchley Circle to watch tonight before we can see Castle. I am very curious as to what you wrote.
I didn't know Bletchley Circle was back on...I think I only saw the first season. Is it on Netfliix?
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For having a day off from work, it sure was busy for me...too many things to mention.
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HEALTH VIBES TO DR ELMORE~~~~~~~~~~
HEALTH VIBES TO ANYONE ELSE WHO NEEDS THEM~~~~~~
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Today I got the wonderful pleasure of giving a mother and two of her sons their green cards. We've been working on the process for about 3-4 years I was thinking it was longer, but maybe not. I'm thrilled for them. We have one other son in the process....hopefully he'll be approved soon. I just love being able to help someone do something that is truly life changing. It made up for te 4 hours I spent tonight doing the billing
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I did go shopping today, got some nice cardigans and big shirts to wear this winter on a presale so I can't pick them up until the 14th, but best of all I got a really nice mid calf length down coat. It was over 50% off, so it was reasonable and I tend to wear my winter coats for several years before I get a new one. I got this one big enough to fit over a suit or multiple layers of sweaters etc. and still be comfortable. Now I'm ready for winter
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Today I got the wonderful pleasure of giving a mother and two of her sons their green cards. We've been working on the process for about 3-4 years I was thinking it was longer, but maybe not. I'm thrilled for them. We have one other son in the process....hopefully he'll be approved soon. I just love being able to help someone do something that is truly life changing. It made up for te 4 hours I spent tonight doing the billing
That's great, Cilla! And Congrats to your clients!
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I'm too damn full.
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Topic of the Day:
Anastasia
My Neighbor Totoro
The Secret of NIMH
South Park: The Movie
Spirited Away
The Triplets of Bellville
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So, last week I bought a USB Blu-ray writer (burner) for my computer. The player/writer programs that come with the device don't recognize my video card, so it doesn't work. :P
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However, I downloaded the trial version of a different Blu-ray program and it works...but not for the one commercial Blu-ray disc that I tested.
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It worked with some Blu-ray movie files burned onto dual-layer DVDs, although it has a "Trial Version" watermark in the middle of the image.
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I don't really want to have to pay another $40 for the non-trial version of the software, but I might have to.
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Otherwise, I won't be able to use the writer unless (or until) I get a new computer with an upgraded video card.
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And now, since we're so close...
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PAGE SEVEN BLU-RAY BURNER DANCE!
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