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Title: WONDER OF WONDER, MIRACLE OF MIRACLES
Post by: bk on April 16, 2015, 12:34:05 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes had wonder and a couple of miracles, and now it is time for you to post until the miracle cows come home.
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Post by: bk on April 16, 2015, 12:35:00 AM
And the word of the day is: CODEX!
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Post by: George on April 16, 2015, 01:12:23 AM
Last night, I watched a documentary called "Being Ginger."  Well, when I was a kid, I had what used to be called "red" hair...here's the proof:

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t127/georged55/GPDs%20school%20picture_zpslcew5nxm.jpg)

:D
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Post by: George on April 16, 2015, 01:12:33 AM
Just had to share.
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Post by: George on April 16, 2015, 01:13:28 AM
And:

~~~Continued Vibes for BK's Needed Miracles!!~~~
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Post by: singdaw on April 16, 2015, 02:06:42 AM
Cute, DR George - and on Throwback Thursday - how appropriate!
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Post by: singdaw on April 16, 2015, 02:07:36 AM
~ ~ ~ CONTINUED MYRIAD MIRACLE VIBES ~ ~ ~ for bk!!!!
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Post by: singdaw on April 16, 2015, 02:08:15 AM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/wine%20glass_zpssntsc9ed.jpg)
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Post by: Ben on April 16, 2015, 02:08:34 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: singdaw on April 16, 2015, 02:08:56 AM
~ ~ ~ CONTINUED CLOSING VIBES ~ ~ ~ for DR Jane!
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Post by: Michael on April 16, 2015, 02:11:54 AM
good morning to all
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Post by: Michael on April 16, 2015, 02:15:00 AM
TOD

Since I lived in Canada any film from the USA was a foreign film and there were many.
But I also saw many others from the UK, France, Spain, Italy that never made it to the USA
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Post by: singdaw on April 16, 2015, 02:18:00 AM
~ ~ ~ KNEE VIBES ~ ~ ~ for DR Mike!!!!
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Post by: singdaw on April 16, 2015, 02:18:28 AM
That last set of vibes had a TEAL push, don't ya think??        ;D
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Post by: singdaw on April 16, 2015, 02:19:29 AM
FINDING NEVERLAND opened on Broadway last night, and tonight we have the new revival of THE KING AND I.
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Post by: Michael on April 16, 2015, 02:22:46 AM
Now that a hotel has come on board for rooms for Miss Clark.

The powers that be need to see if they can get the hotel can hold rooms for them every year on an on going basis in case they have people coming from out of town and if not they just release the rooms.
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Post by: Michael on April 16, 2015, 02:23:53 AM
With all those musicals opening recently that Gypsy Robe must be traveling from theater to theater without a rest.
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Post by: Michael on April 16, 2015, 02:26:28 AM
I am hoping to hit my posting milestone on Monday with a big announcement that has been part of my life these past 9 months.

And no I am not giving birth in case someone might be counting on a miracle happening.
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Post by: ChasSmith on April 16, 2015, 04:35:40 AM
Good morning, all.

I have a completely free day and evening here.  There's plenty that I must attend to, but no one's calling the shots but me.
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Post by: ChasSmith on April 16, 2015, 04:36:05 AM
MIRACLE vibes for BK!
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 16, 2015, 04:39:52 AM
Good morning, all!  I am off to my barber, then Toyland, were I will finish up my shipment to Miami University library.

I was up far too early and i'll pay for that later. I never know how the bus connections will go, and I do not like being late.
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Post by: Kerry on April 16, 2015, 05:35:58 AM
Bruce-- Congratulations on getting your two terrific stars.  I love them both.
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Post by: Druxy on April 16, 2015, 05:55:59 AM
TOD:

I don't think I saw any foreign language films until I was in college.  During my freshman year in the University of Washington Drama Department, my teachers and fellow students were "condemning" American movies and praising all foreign language ones.  So, I started going to the Ridgemont Theater which specialized in foreign movies.

I saw a lot of Bergman  pictures: WILD STRAWBERRIES, THE MAGICIAN, THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY and, although I admired them, they were not really my cup of tea.

Then, I saw LAST YEAR AT MARIANBAD, which I thought was the biggest piece of
s**t I'd ever seen.  To me, it looked like the editor threw all the pieces of film into the air, then cut them together in the order than he pulled them out of the pile. That turned me off of foreign films for years.

These days, I'll watch one or two foreign language movies per year, but I really don't enjoy reading subtitles.  If I want to read, I'll pick up a book.
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Post by: Druxy on April 16, 2015, 05:57:05 AM
Bruce-- Congratulations on getting your two terrific stars.  I love them both.

Ditto!

I saw Petula Clark do SUNSET BOULEVARD in London.
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 16, 2015, 07:09:44 AM
Greetings from Toyland!

There was an email waiting for me from the Man From Philadelphia, telling the landlord that Toyland was dead, and that he'd be happy to move out as soon as another tenant wanted the space, so my July 31 deadline has been shortened.
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Post by: FJL on April 16, 2015, 07:20:11 AM
One of my favorite Melissa Manchester performances, of "You Should Hear How She Talks About You":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_MZo88gzrA

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Post by: Ginny on April 16, 2015, 07:28:50 AM
Thursday morning greetings!  It's cold and dreary here in SW Ohio - what happened to spring?
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Post by: Ginny on April 16, 2015, 07:29:43 AM
First on my agenda for today is a luncheon meeting about the interpersonal issue within AAUW.  I'm hoping to get the WHOLE story...
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Post by: Ginny on April 16, 2015, 07:32:26 AM
BK, congratulations on getting both Petula and Melissa.  I've never seen P in person, but I did see M when she was a Harlette during Bette Midler's very first concert tour.  Sounds like a wonderful show for a very worthy cause.  DR Elmore and I had a mutual friend taken by ALS and it was devastating to watch her decline.
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Post by: Jrand74 on April 16, 2015, 07:36:58 AM
Thanks for the link DR FJL.....I enjoy that song very much!!!
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Post by: Jrand74 on April 16, 2015, 07:37:35 AM
Petula Clark AND Melissa Manchester!

That's like Cake AND Ice Cream!!!!  Couldn't be better!
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Post by: Jrand74 on April 16, 2015, 07:38:59 AM
Page Two Petula Clark song and dance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuNCZfd93bc
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Post by: ChasSmith on April 16, 2015, 07:49:14 AM
Oy!  (re Toyland)
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Post by: Jrand74 on April 16, 2015, 07:51:40 AM
I saw Petula Clark on Broadway in BLOOD BROTHERS.  We were at the Music Box Theatre sitting on house left,  so we could see into the stage left wings.  During one scene, I noticed Ms. Clark standing in the wings next to a small red light.  She was holding a rolled up rug in her arms.

The scene changed, the light turned green, she walked out onstage, unrolled the rug, sang a song, the lights changed, she rolled up the rug and walked out, stage right.
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Post by: Ginny on April 16, 2015, 08:09:20 AM
Oy!  (re Toyland)

Ditto  :-\
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Post by: John G. on April 16, 2015, 09:23:32 AM
Good morning, all.

Continued miracle vibes for BK and company.

Vibes for Jane, TCB and anyone else in need.
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Post by: John G. on April 16, 2015, 09:28:03 AM
TOD:

I saw Cocteau's Beauty and the Beast when I was 9 or 10 and fell in love with foreign films. It continues to this day.

When I was a teenager, I started seeing Bergman films in earnest. Fell for Smiles of a Summer Night, which remains one of my favorite films.

While I loved the likes of The Seventh Seal and I never missed an episode of Scenes from a Marriage on TV, I was more interested in comedies, like Lelouch's Cat and Mouse and the original Tall Blond Man with One Red Shoe.

I have too little time these days to sit down with a subtitled movie, but I have a collection of about 75 or so waiting for me. I really want to watch my collection of Truffaut's Antoine Doinel movies. I found them really charming the first time through (except for 400 Blows, which was devastating.)
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Post by: ChasSmith on April 16, 2015, 09:39:01 AM
TOD

I don't remember being exposed to foreign films (other than British films) in Fort Lauderdale in the 1960s.  Once in college, however, the Bergman films were my introduction to foreign language/subtitled films, and I took to them right away.  I, too, have a lot sitting here on the shelf waiting for me, and I look forward to each and every one of them.  (This includes the Doinel set, which I have NOT yet watched.)
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Post by: Jrand74 on April 16, 2015, 09:52:53 AM
The only foreign films I saw as a young tyke were Japanese monster movies like Godzilla and Hercules movies from Italy......

I saw some on television.....
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Post by: John G. on April 16, 2015, 10:05:24 AM
The only foreign films I saw as a young tyke were Japanese monster movies like Godzilla and Hercules movies from Italy......

I saw some on television.....

I never knew those were foreign films when I was a kid.
Title: Re: WONDER OF WONDER, MIRACLE OF MIRACLES
Post by: Jane on April 16, 2015, 10:17:08 AM
From DR Cilla:
Quote
DR Jane, my dad's former law partner lives in Vancouver.  Continued vibes

I expect the former partner finds the weather an improvement while for me it is going to be colder, especially the trek to and from the garage.

Thanks for the continued vibes.
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Post by: Jane on April 16, 2015, 10:19:06 AM
DR TCB I hope your news at the eye doctor's was ok.
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Post by: Jane on April 16, 2015, 10:19:58 AM
DR TCB why did you need a new eye doctor.
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Post by: Jane on April 16, 2015, 10:20:50 AM
Last night, I watched a documentary called "Being Ginger."  Well, when I was a kid, I had what used to be called "red" hair...here's the proof:

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t127/georged55/GPDs%20school%20picture_zpslcew5nxm.jpg)

:D

You were very cute and I like the "ginger" hair.
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Post by: Jane on April 16, 2015, 10:21:29 AM
~ ~ ~ CONTINUED CLOSING VIBES ~ ~ ~ for DR Jane!

Thank you very much.
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Post by: Jane on April 16, 2015, 10:22:54 AM
I am hoping to hit my posting milestone on Monday with a big announcement that has been part of my life these past 9 months.

And no I am not giving birth in case someone might be counting on a miracle happening.

LOL and fingers crossed on good news.

Continued knee vibes!!!
Title: Re: WONDER OF WONDER, MIRACLE OF MIRACLES
Post by: Jane on April 16, 2015, 10:24:20 AM
Greetings from Toyland!

There was an email waiting for me from the Man From Philadelphia, telling the landlord that Toyland was dead, and that he'd be happy to move out as soon as another tenant wanted the space, so my July 31 deadline has been shortened.

I'm sorry.

MEGA VIBES SOMETHING BETTER HAPPENS!!!!
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Post by: Jane on April 16, 2015, 10:25:34 AM

Vibes for Jane, TCB and anyone else in need.

Thank you.
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Post by: Jrand74 on April 16, 2015, 10:40:58 AM
Very nice photo DR GEORGE....

Looking forward to DR MIKE's milestone announcement.
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Post by: Jrand74 on April 16, 2015, 10:41:23 AM
Yes, hoping DR TCB is feeling better today.
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Post by: bk on April 16, 2015, 11:41:35 AM
Been up since nine and answering emails and having telephonic conversation ever since.
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 16, 2015, 11:43:22 AM
I am home, the Fed Ex pickup is scheduled, and all hell s breaking loose over Toyland.  The Man from Philadelphia has told the management he wants out as soon as he can find another storage space and the management can find a tenant,  He never bothered to ask any of my colleagues if this sudden rush is an inconvenience since he'd told all of us we could use the office until the lease was up in July. As a result, there's been a rush of panic since I alerted them. I was hoping  to finish the Moross work on Gentlemen, Be Seated!, so I'm als a bit pissed.
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Post by: Jane on April 16, 2015, 12:23:22 PM
Hugs and vibes DR elmore!
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Post by: ChasSmith on April 16, 2015, 12:59:37 PM
What sheer insanity, DR Elmore...
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Post by: bk on April 16, 2015, 01:10:26 PM
People are, to put it kindly, insane.
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Post by: Jrand74 on April 16, 2015, 01:28:25 PM
Shocking turn of events DR ELMORE.

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Post by: Jrand74 on April 16, 2015, 01:28:46 PM
Don't forget to eat something MR BK.
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Post by: Jrand74 on April 16, 2015, 01:30:12 PM
In a bit I shall be off to opening night of ANTIGONE - The Tiresias Smackdown.

(https://scontent-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/11159557_10206604349412619_6357999235909076095_n.jpg?oh=0a21cbf0272cf57bf7a2e8bacda20e51&oe=55AB5782)
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Post by: John G. on April 16, 2015, 01:34:04 PM
Opening night vibes for Creon, er, JRand and the rest of the cast of Antigone.

That is pronounced anti-gone, right?
 
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Post by: John G. on April 16, 2015, 01:34:23 PM
Let's move on.
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Post by: John G. on April 16, 2015, 01:34:38 PM
Three!
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Post by: bk on April 16, 2015, 01:47:39 PM
Don't get to eat until Sami and mom arrive at four.
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 16, 2015, 02:15:30 PM
In a bit I shall be off to opening night of ANTIGONE - The Tiresias Smackdown.

(https://scontent-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/11159557_10206604349412619_6357999235909076095_n.jpg?oh=0a21cbf0272cf57bf7a2e8bacda20e51&oe=55AB5782)

DR JRand64, kisses on your opening!  Have a good time!
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Post by: Jane on April 16, 2015, 02:54:11 PM
We have a mover rep here giving us an estimate.  I found out he recently moved here and doesn't have towels, dishes, sheets.  I just emptied our cabinets a bit.
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Post by: TCB on April 16, 2015, 03:30:28 PM
Last night, I watched a documentary called "Being Ginger."  Well, when I was a kid, I had what used to be called "red" hair...here's the proof:

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t127/georged55/GPDs%20school%20picture_zpslcew5nxm.jpg)

:D


So what year did you start dying your hair?
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Post by: TCB on April 16, 2015, 03:32:00 PM
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/wine%20glass_zpssntsc9ed.jpg)


I almost bought my sister one of those, except I was afraid that she would use it.
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Post by: TCB on April 16, 2015, 03:35:03 PM
I am hoping to hit my posting milestone on Monday with a big announcement that has been part of my life these past 9 months.



Are you and Bruce Jenner getting married?
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Post by: Laura on April 16, 2015, 03:35:53 PM
Good afternoon. It is a lovely spring day here in Phoenix, and I have been outside. We are all loving the cool-down from a cold front passing through. It is a perfect 75 F here now.
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Post by: TCB on April 16, 2015, 03:36:58 PM
Greetings from Toyland!

There was an email waiting for me from the Man From Philadelphia, telling the landlord that Toyland was dead, and that he'd be happy to move out as soon as another tenant wanted the space, so my July 31 deadline has been shortened.


I am sorry that this is the final end of Toyland.  I hoped to get to see it some day.
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Post by: TCB on April 16, 2015, 03:43:41 PM
FINDING NEVERLAND opened on Broadway last night, and tonight we have the new revival of THE KING AND I.


Recently they announced that LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS was coming back to Broadway this summer with Ellen Greene as Audrey.  Now they have announced that the role of Seymour will be played by Jake Gyllenhaal.

Damn!  I may crawl to New York!
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Post by: TCB on April 16, 2015, 03:46:24 PM
Petula Clark AND Melissa Manchester!

That's like Cake AND Ice Cream!!!!  Couldn't be better!

And isn't there another hot talent in this show?  Someone Kevin knows.
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 16, 2015, 03:56:07 PM

FINDING NEVERLAND opened on Broadway last night, and tonight we have the new revival of THE KING AND I.


Recently they announced that LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS was coming back to Broadway this summer with Ellen Greene as Audrey.  Now they have announced that the role of Seymour will be played by Jake Gyllenhaal.

Damn!  I may crawl to New York!

DR TCB, it's a one-night only concert as a part of the summer Encores! series at City Center,
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 16, 2015, 04:00:50 PM
I am not xenophobic, but I do have a problem with people on phone service who speak English as a second or third language.  This afternoon, I spoke to someone at Fed Ex whose accent i did not recognize to schedule tomorrow's pickup.  I told him several times that the address was Suite 1003B.  I just spoke to another customer service person to verify the pickup. The address he had on file for tomorrow was 103B. Oy!

I will call back later to verify the Foundation's name is correct.
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Post by: TCB on April 16, 2015, 04:06:03 PM
DR TCB why did you need a new eye doctor.


My previous eye doctor left town.  I don't care for this new doctor.
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Post by: TCB on April 16, 2015, 04:07:27 PM
DR TCB I hope your news at the eye doctor's was ok.


The glaucoma is worse; and now I need to have cataract surgery.
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Post by: TCB on April 16, 2015, 04:09:19 PM
Yes, hoping DR TCB is feeling better today.


Actually, I felt fine, but I couldn't see anything.
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Post by: TCB on April 16, 2015, 04:17:39 PM

FINDING NEVERLAND opened on Broadway last night, and tonight we have the new revival of THE KING AND I.


Recently they announced that LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS was coming back to Broadway this summer with Ellen Greene as Audrey.  Now they have announced that the role of Seymour will be played by Jake Gyllenhaal.

Damn!  I may crawl to New York!

DR TCB, it's a one-night only concert as a part of the summer Encores! series at City Center,


Oh damn!  But I still want to see THE KING AND I!
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Post by: KevinH on April 16, 2015, 04:20:10 PM
Petula Clark AND Melissa Manchester!

That's like Cake AND Ice Cream!!!!  Couldn't be better!

And isn't there another hot talent in this show?  Someone Kevin knows.



Yes, my good friend Ed Asner will be performing too!
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Post by: KevinH on April 16, 2015, 04:21:39 PM
What a nice day here in the DC area!
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Post by: KevinH on April 16, 2015, 04:23:46 PM
The King and I has a limited run.  My friend Paul is meeting me in NY in October and was hoping to see it but it'll be long gone by then.
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Post by: KevinH on April 16, 2015, 04:24:38 PM
DR TCB I hope your news at the eye doctor's was ok.


The glaucoma is worse; and now I need to have cataract surgery.


Sorry to hear this, TCB.   
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Post by: KevinH on April 16, 2015, 04:27:56 PM
I'm glad to hear Melissa Manchester will be singing "Through the Eyes of Love" Monday night!
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Post by: KevinH on April 16, 2015, 04:28:47 PM
And can't wait to hear Petula Clark singing "Downtown"
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Post by: TCB on April 16, 2015, 04:36:41 PM
Petula Clark AND Melissa Manchester!

That's like Cake AND Ice Cream!!!!  Couldn't be better!

And isn't there another hot talent in this show?  Someone Kevin knows.



Yes, my good friend Ed Asner will be performing too!


That was exactly who I meant.
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Post by: KevinH on April 16, 2015, 04:41:19 PM
Petula Clark AND Melissa Manchester!

That's like Cake AND Ice Cream!!!!  Couldn't be better!

And isn't there another hot talent in this show?  Someone Kevin knows.



Yes, my good friend Ed Asner will be performing too!


That was exactly who I meant.



Ha Ha!
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Post by: KevinH on April 16, 2015, 04:41:38 PM
For the I Love Lucy fans:


http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/i-love-lucy-special-cbs-1201473873/
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Post by: ChasSmith on April 16, 2015, 05:33:02 PM
Nice.

Except ...... colorized!
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Post by: George on April 16, 2015, 05:51:23 PM
Cute, DR George - and on Throwback Thursday - how appropriate!

Thanks, Sing...and in my picture, I have almost the exact same head position as you do in your avatar:

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=5463;type=avatar)

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t127/georged55/GPDs%20school%20picture_zpslcew5nxm.jpg)

;)
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Post by: George on April 16, 2015, 05:51:48 PM
I am hoping to hit my posting milestone on Monday with a big announcement that has been part of my life these past 9 months.

And no I am not giving birth in case someone might be counting on a miracle happening.

Hopefully, it'll be good news.
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Post by: George on April 16, 2015, 05:54:52 PM
Greetings from Toyland!

There was an email waiting for me from the Man From Philadelphia, telling the landlord that Toyland was dead, and that he'd be happy to move out as soon as another tenant wanted the space, so my July 31 deadline has been shortened.

To quote School House Rock:  "Darn...that's the end." :(
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Post by: George on April 16, 2015, 05:55:26 PM
WE'RE NOW ON PAGE FOUR! :D
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Post by: George on April 16, 2015, 05:55:52 PM
The only foreign films I saw as a young tyke were Japanese monster movies like Godzilla and Hercules movies from Italy......

I saw some on television.....

I was trying to think of what my earliest foreign films could've been, and they probably were seen on Saturday mornings...movies like Godzilla and other assorted foreign monsters.  Of course, these were all dubbed, not subtitled.  I can't remember what subtitled movie would've been my first.
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Post by: George on April 16, 2015, 05:57:44 PM
Last night, I watched a documentary called "Being Ginger."  Well, when I was a kid, I had what used to be called "red" hair...here's the proof:

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t127/georged55/GPDs%20school%20picture_zpslcew5nxm.jpg)

:D

You were very cute and I like the "ginger" hair.

Thanks, Jane!
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Post by: George on April 16, 2015, 05:58:08 PM
Very nice photo DR GEORGE....

Thanks, Jrand!
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Post by: George on April 16, 2015, 05:58:18 PM
Opening night vibes for Creon, er, JRand and the rest of the cast of Antigone.

~~~Ditto!!~~~
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Post by: George on April 16, 2015, 05:59:38 PM
Last night, I watched a documentary called "Being Ginger."  Well, when I was a kid, I had what used to be called "red" hair...here's the proof:

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t127/georged55/GPDs%20school%20picture_zpslcew5nxm.jpg)

:D


So what year did you start dying your hair?

Sadly, my hair turned darker all on its own.  I think I would've liked to have had the red hair, but it was not to be. ::)
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Post by: George on April 16, 2015, 06:00:26 PM
DR TCB I hope your news at the eye doctor's was ok.


The glaucoma is worse; and now I need to have cataract surgery.

~~~Eye Vibes of All Kinds for TCB!!~~~
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Post by: George on April 16, 2015, 06:05:11 PM
Today has been a day.  I had to compile the monthly report of all the bills that were being paid this month and go to my own eye appointment (no real change from last year) AND tonight we start the final weekend of "Laughing Stock."
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Post by: George on April 16, 2015, 06:05:35 PM
I haven't really looked at my lines at all this week. ::) I shouldn't have any problem tonight, though.  I'll be able go through them at least a couple times once I'm at the theater.

Until later!
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Post by: George on April 16, 2015, 06:05:44 PM
But before I go...
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Post by: George on April 16, 2015, 06:05:52 PM
Gratuitous Post #100!
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Post by: Michael on April 16, 2015, 06:19:09 PM
Melissa Manchester sang two Oscar nominated songs in 1979. One was Through The Eyes Of Love and another power ballad I"ll Never Say Goodbye from The Promise by David Shire/Alan & Marilyn Bergman
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Post by: Jane on April 16, 2015, 07:07:51 PM
Eye vibes for DR TCB!!!

Vibes for everyone.
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Post by: Jane on April 16, 2015, 07:08:29 PM
I need to dry my hair and ponder the inspection report we aren't thrilled with. 

'night
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Post by: Jennifer on April 16, 2015, 07:44:04 PM
My library just got the following dvds. Are any of these really good?

Whiplash
Interstellar
Into The Woods
Unbroken
The imitation game
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Post by: Cillaliz on April 16, 2015, 08:55:01 PM
Good afternoon. It is a lovely spring day here in Phoenix, and I have been outside. We are all loving the cool-down from a cold front passing through. It is a perfect 75 F here now.

It was 75 here too!
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Post by: Jeanne on April 16, 2015, 08:57:24 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on April 16, 2015, 08:57:59 PM
Congrats to BK for pulling together such talent for the ALS benefit.
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Post by: Jeanne on April 16, 2015, 08:58:53 PM
I'm surprised, though, that Pet couldn't just fly over in her baby Lear jet. Maybe it's in the shop. You know how temperamental jets are.
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Post by: vixmom on April 16, 2015, 08:59:46 PM
MIRACLE vibes for BK!

I dish I could say that. I got to work at 7:30 am and left at 11:15 pm.  Everyone is calling the shots except me
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Post by: Cillaliz on April 16, 2015, 08:59:54 PM
Good evening. Been very busy working working working.
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Post by: Jeanne on April 16, 2015, 09:00:20 PM
Last night, I watched a documentary called "Being Ginger."  Well, when I was a kid, I had what used to be called "red" hair...here's the proof:

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t127/georged55/GPDs%20school%20picture_zpslcew5nxm.jpg)

:D

What a cute photo! Lots of us had very blond hair as youngsters, only to watch it darken, but I've never heard of red hair darkening.
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Post by: Cillaliz on April 16, 2015, 09:04:37 PM

Don't know much
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Post by: Cillaliz on April 16, 2015, 09:04:43 PM
Not much to say
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Post by: Jeanne on April 16, 2015, 09:05:40 PM
I am not xenophobic, but I do have a problem with people on phone service who speak English as a second or third language.  This afternoon, I spoke to someone at Fed Ex whose accent i did not recognize to schedule tomorrow's pickup.  I told him several times that the address was Suite 1003B.  I just spoke to another customer service person to verify the pickup. The address he had on file for tomorrow was 103B. Oy!

I will call back later to verify the Foundation's name is correct.

A couple weeks ago I had to call the California Franchise Tax Board and had a similar experience. The woman I spoke to seemed to know her job and seemed to be able to understand me, but I simply could not understand her. She told me she fixed the problem, but I never did learn what the problem was. All I know is that I paid my taxes and the check cleared the bank, so I should be OK. Truly, some people shouldn't be handling customers over the phone. I do think it's easier to understand people in person.
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Post by: Jeanne on April 16, 2015, 09:08:45 PM
DR TCB I hope your news at the eye doctor's was ok.
The glaucoma is worse; and now I need to have cataract surgery.

Sorry to hear this. My cousins all have glaucoma and one of them is part of a Bausch & Lomb trial which emphasizes certain vitamins for the eyes. I'll try to find out more if you're interested.
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Post by: vixmom on April 16, 2015, 09:08:48 PM
I need food
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Post by: vixmom on April 16, 2015, 09:09:32 PM
There must be something here I can eat without a lot of mess and trouble
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Post by: vixmom on April 16, 2015, 09:09:55 PM
ALS vibes for bk & co
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Post by: vixmom on April 16, 2015, 09:10:09 PM
Eye vibes for TCB
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Post by: vixmom on April 16, 2015, 09:10:39 PM
Elmore I am so sorry you are losing your toy land space
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Post by: Jeanne on April 16, 2015, 09:10:43 PM
from ChasSmith:
I have a completely free day and evening here.  There's plenty that I must attend to, but no one's calling the shots but me.


I love days like that. No appointments! No schedule! I always have things that need to be done, but I like to take my sweet time about it.
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Post by: vixmom on April 16, 2015, 09:11:43 PM
Jane can you release any details yet or are you still waiting foe walk through sand inspections bad such?
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Post by: vixmom on April 16, 2015, 09:12:02 PM
I like red heads
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Post by: vixmom on April 16, 2015, 09:12:13 PM
And men with beards
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Post by: vixmom on April 16, 2015, 09:12:38 PM
And red headed men with beards
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Post by: John G. on April 16, 2015, 09:12:45 PM
My library just got the following dvds. Are any of these really good?

Whiplash
Interstellar
Into The Woods
Unbroken
The imitation game

Watched Whiplash earlier this week. Found it really intense and loved J.K. Simmons' performance, but it often hard to take.
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Post by: vixmom on April 16, 2015, 09:12:57 PM
Don't tell vixdad
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Post by: John G. on April 16, 2015, 09:13:41 PM
I need food

My life story. :)
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Post by: vixmom on April 16, 2015, 09:14:09 PM
Inquiring minds want to know...what is mikes announcement?!
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Post by: John G. on April 16, 2015, 09:14:15 PM
Work is done for the evening. Praise be.
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Post by: vixmom on April 16, 2015, 09:14:29 PM
I have an idea but I will keep it secret
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Post by: vixmom on April 16, 2015, 09:14:47 PM
Besides I am probably wrong
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Post by: Jeanne on April 16, 2015, 09:15:47 PM
And red headed men with beards

I can introduce you to a Jewish redhead with a beard.
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Post by: vixmom on April 16, 2015, 09:16:17 PM
MIRACLE vibes for BK!

I dish I could say that. I got to work at 7:30 am and left at 11:15 pm.  Everyone is calling the shots except me

I just realized I quoted the wrong chas quote....
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Post by: John G. on April 16, 2015, 09:16:44 PM
Watched "Howl," which had some good performances in it, but the script, using transcripts and poems, was more admirable than dramatically effective.

Still, I'm enjoying watching Ginsberg read "Howl."

I met him during his last year before a book signing. He was very flirtatious and vibrant and funny. I treasure my autographed copy of his collected poems.
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Post by: Jeanne on April 16, 2015, 09:17:07 PM
Vixmom, is Costco looking more attractive?  :-;  I hear they treat their employees well.
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Post by: John G. on April 16, 2015, 09:17:18 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: vixmom on April 16, 2015, 09:17:27 PM
And red headed men with beards

I can introduce you to a Jewish redhead with a beard.

Got any Lutherans?
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Post by: Jeanne on April 16, 2015, 09:18:29 PM
DR Jennifer, I liked THE IMITATION GAME very much.
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Post by: vixmom on April 16, 2015, 09:18:41 PM
So far I found a chocolate chip cookie, 2 slices of Swiss cheese and half a roasted red pepper
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Post by: vixmom on April 16, 2015, 09:19:12 PM
No one else shall find them unless they have X-ray vision
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Post by: Jeanne on April 16, 2015, 09:19:33 PM
And red headed men with beards

I can introduce you to a Jewish redhead with a beard.

Got any Lutherans?

Lutheran redheads? No. But aren't you forgetting Vixdad?
Title: Re: WONDER OF WONDER, MIRACLE OF MIRACLES
Post by: vixmom on April 16, 2015, 09:19:44 PM
Vixmom, is Costco looking more attractive?  :-;  I hear they treat their employees well.

Costco looks better every day
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Post by: vixmom on April 16, 2015, 09:21:07 PM
And red headed men with beards



I can introduce you to a Jewish redhead with a beard.

Got any Lutherans?

Lutheran redheads? No. But aren't you forgetting Vixdad?

He had red highlights in his curly hair and beard but these days we are both silver
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Post by: Jeanne on April 16, 2015, 09:22:00 PM
House vibes to Jane.
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Post by: Jeanne on April 16, 2015, 09:23:38 PM
And red headed men with beards

I can introduce you to a Jewish redhead with a beard.

Got any Lutherans?

Lutheran redheads? No. But aren't you forgetting Vixdad?

He had red highlights in his curly hair and beard but these days we are both silver

He could try a magenta streak or two.
Title: Re: WONDER OF WONDER, MIRACLE OF MIRACLES
Post by: Jeanne on April 16, 2015, 09:24:46 PM
I am very tired and need to call it a night.

Vibes to all. Have a good Friday.

Good night.
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Post by: George on April 16, 2015, 09:25:28 PM
I need to dry my hair and ponder the inspection report we aren't thrilled with. 

'night

That's too bad, Jane.  Hope something good can come out of it.
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Post by: vixmom on April 16, 2015, 09:26:16 PM
Ok I really must eat something and get some sleep I get to do this all ov again in a few hours
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Post by: vixmom on April 16, 2015, 09:27:18 PM
I need to dry my hair and ponder the inspection report we aren't thrilled with. 

'night




That's too bad, Jane.  Hope something good can come out of it.


Oh I missed this , I am sorry to hear that Jane
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Post by: George on April 16, 2015, 09:27:29 PM
My library just got the following dvds. Are any of these really good?

Whiplash
Interstellar
Into The Woods
Unbroken
The imitation game

"Into the Woods" is very good...in my humble opinion (IMHO in Internet lingo).
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Post by: George on April 16, 2015, 09:28:22 PM
And now, back to the show!
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Post by: George on April 16, 2015, 09:35:36 PM
Last night, I watched a documentary called "Being Ginger."  Well, when I was a kid, I had what used to be called "red" hair...here's the proof:

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t127/georged55/GPDs%20school%20picture_zpslcew5nxm.jpg)

:D

What a cute photo! Lots of us had very blond hair as youngsters, only to watch it darken, but I've never heard of red hair darkening.

Thanks, Jeanne!  My sister had very blonde hair and hers darkened, too.
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Post by: George on April 16, 2015, 09:36:55 PM
And red headed men with beards

I can introduce you to a Jewish redhead with a beard.

Got any Lutherans?


I'm not picky... I'll take whoever's left over.

;)
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Post by: TCB on April 16, 2015, 09:45:54 PM
Well, THE KING AND I is a hit!  Kevin, don't count the show out for October.
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Post by: George on April 16, 2015, 09:48:28 PM
Well, THE KING AND I is a hit!  Kevin, don't count the show out for October.

That's great.  I really like Kelli O'Hara.
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Post by: George on April 16, 2015, 09:53:46 PM
And now, back to the show again.  I won't be back until I get home.

Until then. :)
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Post by: TCB on April 16, 2015, 09:57:49 PM
DR TCB I hope your news at the eye doctor's was ok.
The glaucoma is worse; and now I need to have cataract surgery.

Sorry to hear this. My cousins all have glaucoma and one of them is part of a Bausch & Lomb trial which emphasizes certain vitamins for the eyes. I'll try to find out more if you're interested.


Please, I would appreciate it.
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Post by: TCB on April 16, 2015, 10:04:20 PM
In Seattle tonight, there was a case of "road rage" that ended with a one year old baby being shot in the head.  The whole thing is just sick!
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Post by: bk on April 16, 2015, 10:09:18 PM
Had an interesting work session today, going from start to finish.  I'm glad, in certain ways, that it was terrible - she was all over the map, in cutesy land, too big, too loud, and she hadn't really warmed up her voice so even the songs didn't sound good.  And she knew it.  And the good part is that despite that the show worked rather well I thought.  She didn't go as fast as she usually does, but even without blocking and going a bit too fast, the show ran eighty-one minutes - so I do think it will end up being a little over eighty-five minutes, which is just perfect - even if it went to ninety.  Those minutes go very quickly.
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Post by: bk on April 16, 2015, 10:10:16 PM
We went to Casa Vega for the meal - but we're not going to do that before rehearsals anymore.  I had a cheese enchilada and a beef taco.  So, I'm going to have a salad with oil and vinegar as the dressing, so no real calories at all.
Title: Re: WONDER OF WONDER, MIRACLE OF MIRACLES
Post by: TCB on April 16, 2015, 10:12:09 PM
My library just got the following dvds. Are any of these really good?

Whiplash
Interstellar
Into The Woods
Unbroken
The imitation game

"Into the Woods" is very good...in my humble opinion (IMHO in Internet lingo).


Yes, much better than I expected it to be.
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Post by: Dan M on April 16, 2015, 10:15:06 PM
I've been away from all you DRs for too long. Just wanted to check in and say I'm still battling lymphoma. I have to go for a biopsy next week. My most recent PET scan was clear save for the tonsil area. If all goes well, then I am scheduled for surgery in June to repair my large abdominal hernia.

I hope to rejoin the group here more regularly and am sorry I have been errant and truant, but I've had and have lots of worries. I try not to, but go figure, there it is: worry.
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Post by: TCB on April 16, 2015, 10:17:48 PM
Had an interesting work session today, going from start to finish.  I'm glad, in certain ways, that it was terrible - she was all over the map, in cutesy land, too big, too loud, and she hadn't really warmed up her voice so even the songs didn't sound good.  And she knew it.  And the good part is that despite that the show worked rather well I thought.  She didn't go as fast as she usually does, but even without blocking and going a bit too fast, the show ran eighty-one minutes - so I do think it will end up being a little over eighty-five minutes, which is just perfect - even if it went to ninety.  Those minutes go very quickly.


Any chance that we might get to see some rehearsal footage some time?
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Post by: TCB on April 16, 2015, 10:18:34 PM
Had an interesting work session today, going from start to finish.  I'm glad, in certain ways, that it was terrible - she was all over the map, in cutesy land, too big, too loud, and she hadn't really warmed up her voice so even the songs didn't sound good.  And she knew it.  And the good part is that despite that the show worked rather well I thought.  She didn't go as fast as she usually does, but even without blocking and going a bit too fast, the show ran eighty-one minutes - so I do think it will end up being a little over eighty-five minutes, which is just perfect - even if it went to ninety.  Those minutes go very quickly.


Any chance that we might get to see some rehearsal footage some time?


If the composer would agree to it.
Title: Re: WONDER OF WONDER, MIRACLE OF MIRACLES
Post by: TCB on April 16, 2015, 10:20:29 PM
I've been away from all you DRs for too long. Just wanted to check in and say I'm still battling lymphoma. I have to go for a biopsy next week. My most recent PET scan was clear save for the tonsil area. If all goes well, then I am scheduled for surgery in June to repair my large abdominal hernia.

I hope to rejoin the group here more regularly and am sorry I have been errant and truant, but I've had and have lots of worries. I try not to, but go figure, there it is: worry.


Dan how nice to hear from you.  You have been missed.  And we have been worried.  I am glad that things seem to be improving.  Please come back soon.
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Post by: Dan M on April 16, 2015, 10:22:13 PM
Thank you TCB. I like your photo.

I will try to be regular again (no, not the one that goes with fiber).
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Post by: TCB on April 16, 2015, 10:23:33 PM
Thank you TCB. I like your photo.

I will try to be regular again (no, not the one that goes with fiber).


Thanks.  We really can supply a lot of moral support.
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Post by: Dan M on April 16, 2015, 10:24:24 PM
That's a good moral for morale!
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Post by: TCB on April 16, 2015, 10:26:02 PM
That's a good moral for morale!


 :D
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Post by: Dan M on April 16, 2015, 10:28:50 PM
Lately I have been listening to John Adams and Philip Glass. Don't know why. And, as a topper, Anthony Newley. Must be my state of mind, I guess. Trying to change my point of view perhaps.
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Post by: TCB on April 16, 2015, 10:29:59 PM
Trust me, Dan.  Sharing your worries with us won't make them go away, but they will be easier to cope with them.
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Post by: TCB on April 16, 2015, 10:31:35 PM
Lately I have been listening to John Adams and Philip Glass. Don't know why. And, as a topper, Anthony Newley. Must be my state of mind, I guess. Trying to change my point of view perhaps.


I like Newley.  He is an acquired taste.  I love his Scrooge.  Almost as good as mine.
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Post by: TCB on April 16, 2015, 10:33:35 PM
When you say John Adams, you aren't talking the President are you?
Title: Re: WONDER OF WONDER, MIRACLE OF MIRACLES
Post by: Dan M on April 16, 2015, 10:33:58 PM
That's true. I don't know why I stayed away but for the worries. Was getting into the tall weeds of worry and couldn't see the support that's been there all along. Too much inner dialogue and not enough external with give-and-take, other perspectives.
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Post by: TCB on April 16, 2015, 10:36:46 PM
Give us another try.  If we don't help, then you can walk away.
Title: Re: WONDER OF WONDER, MIRACLE OF MIRACLES
Post by: Dan M on April 16, 2015, 10:37:13 PM
When you say John Adams, you aren't talking the President are you?

No. He's a minimalist composer. He wrote the opera "Nixon in China", "On the Transmigration of Souls", "The Century Rolls" and, one of my favorites, "The Chairman Dances." You may have heard "Short Ride in a Fast Machine" which is usually played as an encore.
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Post by: TCB on April 16, 2015, 10:37:39 PM
But if nothing else, you are bound to get a few laughs.
Title: Re: WONDER OF WONDER, MIRACLE OF MIRACLES
Post by: TCB on April 16, 2015, 10:38:26 PM
When you say John Adams, you aren't talking the President are you?

No. He's a minimalist composer. He wrote the opera "Nixon in China", "On the Transmigration of Souls", "The Century Rolls" and, one of my favorites, "The Chairman Dances." You may have heard "Short Ride in a Fast Machine" which is usually played as an encore.


I do know NIXON IN CHINA.
Title: Re: WONDER OF WONDER, MIRACLE OF MIRACLES
Post by: TCB on April 16, 2015, 10:40:22 PM
Seven
Title: Re: WONDER OF WONDER, MIRACLE OF MIRACLES
Post by: Dan M on April 16, 2015, 10:40:47 PM
Lately I have been listening to John Adams and Philip Glass. Don't know why. And, as a topper, Anthony Newley. Must be my state of mind, I guess. Trying to change my point of view perhaps.


I like Newley.  He is an acquired taste.  I love his Scrooge.  Almost as good as mine.

I've always liked him even though I know a lot of people thought of him as hammy and overindulgent. His songs are good and memorable. I think it's fascinating to hear a song writer perform his own song. Newley's version of "Goldfinger" is very Lotte Lenya-esque. While it won't overtake Shirley Bassey's immortal version, it sure is compelling. Would have added a different flavor to the movie.
Title: Re: WONDER OF WONDER, MIRACLE OF MIRACLES
Post by: Dan M on April 16, 2015, 10:43:36 PM
Thank you TCB for your kindness. I will return tomorrow.

I am getting tired and must get some sleep.

Have a good night and see you tomorrow.
Title: Re: WONDER OF WONDER, MIRACLE OF MIRACLES
Post by: TCB on April 16, 2015, 10:44:50 PM
Lately I have been listening to John Adams and Philip Glass. Don't know why. And, as a topper, Anthony Newley. Must be my state of mind, I guess. Trying to change my point of view perhaps.



I like Newley.  He is an acquired taste.  I love his Scrooge.  Almost as good as mine.

I've always liked him even though I know a lot of people thought of him as hammy and overindulgent. His songs are good and memorable. I think it's fascinating to hear a song writer perform his own song. Newley's version of "Goldfinger" is very Lotte Lenya-esque. While it won't overtake Shirley Bassey's immortal version, it sure is compelling. Would have added a different flavor to the movie.


I will have to check out "Goldfinger."  I bet I will like it.  And you are right.  He writes wrote some great songs.
Title: Re: WONDER OF WONDER, MIRACLE OF MIRACLES
Post by: TCB on April 16, 2015, 10:46:13 PM
Thank you TCB for your kindness. I will return tomorrow.

I am getting tired and must get some sleep.

Have a good night and see you tomorrow.


I hope you will come back tomorrow.  There are a lot of people here who will be sorry they missed you tonight.

Sleep well.  Good night!
Title: Re: WONDER OF WONDER, MIRACLE OF MIRACLES
Post by: George on April 17, 2015, 12:04:21 AM
I've been away from all you DRs for too long. Just wanted to check in and say I'm still battling lymphoma. I have to go for a biopsy next week. My most recent PET scan was clear save for the tonsil area. If all goes well, then I am scheduled for surgery in June to repair my large abdominal hernia.

I hope to rejoin the group here more regularly and am sorry I have been errant and truant, but I've had and have lots of worries. I try not to, but go figure, there it is: worry.

Welcome back, Dan!  That's great about your (mostly) clear PET scan!
Title: Re: WONDER OF WONDER, MIRACLE OF MIRACLES
Post by: George on April 17, 2015, 12:05:36 AM
In Seattle tonight, there was a case of "road rage" that ended with a one year old baby being shot in the head.  The whole thing is just sick!

What the f*ck?  What is the world coming to??

:(
Title: Re: WONDER OF WONDER, MIRACLE OF MIRACLES
Post by: George on April 17, 2015, 12:05:48 AM
Had an interesting work session today, going from start to finish.  I'm glad, in certain ways, that it was terrible - she was all over the map, in cutesy land, too big, too loud, and she hadn't really warmed up her voice so even the songs didn't sound good.  And she knew it.  And the good part is that despite that the show worked rather well I thought.  She didn't go as fast as she usually does, but even without blocking and going a bit too fast, the show ran eighty-one minutes - so I do think it will end up being a little over eighty-five minutes, which is just perfect - even if it went to ninety.  Those minutes go very quickly.


Any chance that we might get to see some rehearsal footage some time?


If the composer would agree to it.

And the director agrees, too. ;)
Title: Re: WONDER OF WONDER, MIRACLE OF MIRACLES
Post by: George on April 17, 2015, 12:09:26 AM
When you say John Adams, you aren't talking the President are you?

No. He's a minimalist composer. He wrote the opera "Nixon in China", "On the Transmigration of Souls", "The Century Rolls" and, one of my favorites, "The Chairman Dances." You may have heard "Short Ride in a Fast Machine" which is usually played as an encore.

I have "Nixon in China."  I don't know if I've ever listened to it.  If I have, it's been a LONG time since I did.  I found it on my shelf, so I'll bring it to work and listen to it tomorrow.
Title: Re: WONDER OF WONDER, MIRACLE OF MIRACLES
Post by: bk on April 17, 2015, 12:29:47 AM
A heartfelt welcome back to Dan M.
Title: Re: WONDER OF WONDER, MIRACLE OF MIRACLES
Post by: bk on April 17, 2015, 12:30:07 AM
We may shoot some rehearsal footage next week, just for fun.
Title: Re: WONDER OF WONDER, MIRACLE OF MIRACLES
Post by: George on April 17, 2015, 01:00:41 AM
We may shoot some rehearsal footage next week, just for fun.

That would be great!