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Title: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: bk on August 30, 2015, 12:19:57 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were twitchy and bitchy and manic, and now it is time for you to post until the twitchy and bitchy and manic cows come home.
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Post by: bk on August 30, 2015, 12:20:45 AM
And the word of the day is: ENCEINTE!
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Post by: TCB on August 30, 2015, 12:21:53 AM
First post after BK!
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Post by: bk on August 30, 2015, 12:22:29 AM
And a happy haineshisway.com birthday to our former Japanese dear reader Hisaka.
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Post by: TCB on August 30, 2015, 12:24:40 AM
Happy Birthday to FDR Hisaka!
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Post by: TCB on August 30, 2015, 12:34:35 AM
bK, will you be telling us what your big decision was that you talked about yesterday?
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Post by: bk on August 30, 2015, 12:38:37 AM
When it's a done thing I will for sure.
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Post by: TCB on August 30, 2015, 12:45:24 AM
Okay.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: George on August 30, 2015, 01:27:44 AM
Well, last night, my sister's boyfriend and I went to see Randy Newman in concert at the Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery.  The show was just Randy sitting at a piano and performing songs that he had written (mostly old songs, but a few new).  It sprinkled a little bit off and on during the first set and part of the second set, but about two thirds of the way through the second set, it really started raining and didn't stop.  People started leaving, and it continued to rain, and Randy kept singing. 
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Post by: George on August 30, 2015, 01:29:12 AM
Eventually, he ended his show and he left.  There was no encore...I really didn't expect it.  I wondered if he just ended it because of the rain.  Then the rest of the crowd left.  We had no trouble getting to the concert from Olympia to Woodinville, but on our way back south, the rain made driving rather scary at times.  We did pass one crash that had emergency vehicles around it, and a couple of other cars on the side of I-5.  That was the worst of it all...fortunately.
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Post by: George on August 30, 2015, 01:30:51 AM
Even though I wasn't specifically a Randy Newman fan, I really enjoyed the concert.  The songs were good, the singing wasn't bad...for the most part  ::) and it was just fun.  I didn't mind the rain.  My sister gave us a couple of very thin plastic ponchos and they helped.  The arms of the ponchos were too short, and they went to just below our knees, so we did get wet, but it wasn't very cold.  That really made it all not so bad.  A great time was had by most!
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Post by: Michael on August 30, 2015, 01:32:22 AM
Erika has arrived in South Florida. Continuous thunder, lightening and of course rain. I thought she would be here later tonight. #erikathestorm
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Post by: Michael on August 30, 2015, 01:34:13 AM
And the word of the day is: ENCEINTE!

Actually know this word.

One of my favorite tv shows of all time

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0609265/reference
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Post by: Michael on August 30, 2015, 01:35:05 AM
So good morning everyone. It doesn't look like I am going to be able to go back to sleep. Work is going to be loads of fun
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: Michael on August 30, 2015, 01:43:01 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were twitchy and bitchy and manic, and now it is time for you to post until the twitchy and bitchy and manic cows come home.

But you're Alive

Bruce feels groggy and weary and tragic
Punchy and bleary and fresh out of magic
But alive, but alive, but alive!
Bruce feels twitchy and bitchy and manic
Calm and collected and choking with panic
But alive, but alive, but alive!

Bruce's a thousand different people, every single one is real
Bruce has a million different feelings, OK but at least he feels!

And Bruce feels rotten, yet covered with roses
Younger than springtime and older than Moses
*But alive, but alive, but alive!
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: George on August 30, 2015, 01:50:57 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were twitchy and bitchy and manic, and now it is time for you to post until the twitchy and bitchy and manic cows come home.

But you're Alive

Bruce feels groggy and weary and tragic
Punchy and bleary and fresh out of magic
But alive, but alive, but alive!
Bruce feels twitchy and bitchy and manic
Calm and collected and choking with panic
But alive, but alive, but alive!

Bruce's a thousand different people, every single one is real
Bruce has a million different feelings, OK but at least he feels!

And Bruce feels rotten, yet covered with roses
Younger than springtime and older than Moses
*But alive, but alive, but alive!

That's great, Michael!
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Post by: George on August 30, 2015, 02:18:30 AM
I took a couple of pictures at the beginning of the concert.  I'll post them later today.  I very quickly figured that he wasn't going to move very much, so I didn't think that I would need to take many.  And I'm glad I got that out of the way before the rains really started.  I wouldn't have been able to use my camera with all the rain at the end.
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Post by: George on August 30, 2015, 02:20:52 AM
And now, to bed.
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Post by: John G. on August 30, 2015, 05:20:46 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on August 30, 2015, 05:21:29 AM
Well, last night, my sister's boyfriend and I went to see Randy Newman in concert at the Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery.  The show was just Randy sitting at a piano and performing songs that he had written (mostly old songs, but a few new).  It sprinkled a little bit off and on during the first set and part of the second set, but about two thirds of the way through the second set, it really started raining and didn't stop.  People started leaving, and it continued to rain, and Randy kept singing. 

This sounds like fun. And I love Chateau Ste. Michelle's wines. Great values and flavors.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2015, 05:48:06 AM
Good morning.


Nothing to report here - all seems to be quiet on the Western front.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2015, 05:48:43 AM
DR George - I am glad that you had fun and that getting a little wet wasn't bothersome.
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Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2015, 05:49:59 AM
I love the song referenced in today's title.


I thought DR Michael did a great job with his parody.


DR FJL used to do amazing parodies of this same number.
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Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2015, 05:53:28 AM
I am still amazed at all the selections available on the East Bay (Long Island) Diner's menu.
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Post by: FJL on August 30, 2015, 05:54:49 AM
Have we done "But Alive" parodies here before?  This was among my parody documents:


I feel foreign, yet totally fluent
Totally present, yet errant and truant
But alive, but alive, but alive

I feel partly Guy Haines, part Guy Stroman
Half Willy Wonka and half Willy Loman
But alive, that’s the thing, but alive

I’ve got several different screen names, every single post is mine
I loved Ethel’s turn in Gypsy, but I’m also mad for Tyne

And I’ve got one foot in hell, one in himmel
Partly Bruce Willis and partly Bruce Kimmel
Sturdy as a fish
Flaky as a knish
Always here to dish
Alive

I feel Christian, but also feel Jewish
Fit as a fiddle yet sneezy and flu-ish
But alive, but alive, but alive

And I’m spontaneous yet lousy with planning
Half Channing Tatum and half Carol Channing
But alive, but alive, but alive!
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: ChasSmith on August 30, 2015, 05:55:10 AM
Good morning, all.

Got one of my famous second winds last night and didn't get to sleep till the wee hours.  So I am kind of dragging right now.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 30, 2015, 06:00:47 AM
Today I have to fertilize.  Yes, you read that correctly.  Today I have to fertilize.  I must open this humongous $45 bag of fall fertilizer, load it into the spreader, and walk it up and down all over the yard around the house and then all over the septic field.  The grass here, what's left of it, needs much love and attention.
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Post by: FJL on August 30, 2015, 06:07:24 AM
Happy birthday to Hisaka, if you're reading here today.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 30, 2015, 06:09:06 AM
After that, I'll stand by for a call from my best friend who lives in Santa Rosa (Sundays are often our best days to chat), and then I must needs return to Assassins.  We don't meet for two more weeks and I'm half done with the prep, but I really want to have it completely done by mid-week so I can just work on running it till it's second nature.  Our rehearsal schedule is very tight and everyone must be ready to hit the ground running.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 30, 2015, 06:15:17 AM
And that's the news.

Oh.  If there's time later this afternoon I'm going to treat myself to a visit to the local music emporium, always a good thing to do, and see what they've got in the George Shearing bins.  For me, supporting a real store instead of Amazon on the occasional purchase is also a nice thing to do.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 30, 2015, 06:16:21 AM
And that's the news.  Again.  For real this time.
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Post by: KevinH on August 30, 2015, 06:26:54 AM
Good morning!
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Post by: KevinH on August 30, 2015, 06:27:31 AM
Page 2 before 9:30 am Eastern time! 
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Post by: KevinH on August 30, 2015, 06:28:44 AM
And the word of the day is: ENCEINTE!

Actually know this word.

One of my favorite tv shows of all time

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0609265/reference



This is one of the few times I've known the meaning of the word of the day and for the same reason!
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: Jrand74 on August 30, 2015, 06:41:15 AM
Yes I know the word for the same reason!!!
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Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2015, 06:46:59 AM
I am kind of dragging right now.


(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/dragon_zpspbbmbkux.jpg)
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Post by: FJL on August 30, 2015, 06:56:07 AM
Does it seem like some people have started the holiday weekend a week early, because Labor day is so late this year?
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Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2015, 06:56:14 AM
Under the heading "really cool modern sculpture," the head of Franz Kafka:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTx6O6feHtU
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Post by: FJL on August 30, 2015, 06:57:04 AM
I guess Labor Day is as late as it can possibly be, Sept. 7.   And then the Jewish holy days start evening of Sunday, Sept. 13.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 30, 2015, 07:16:53 AM
Good morning, all!  I have been lazing about, procrastinating and enjoying the morning, listening to a Franck Mass and Berlioz' Five Sacred Pieces. 
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Post by: Ginny on August 30, 2015, 07:17:47 AM
Sunday morning greetings!  I am alone - well, with the cat - in our house for the next several hours, which happens very rarely.  Mary Linda is in Michigan celebrating her Dad's birthday and Richard and Rob have gone to church together.  My friend Sharon is picking me up about 1pm for Deborah's annual tea party at her lovely home in Cincinnati.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 30, 2015, 07:18:33 AM
I had toast with a dab of cherry preserves for breakfast.  the expected check didn't arrive, i will have no money until my pension lands in my account on Tuesday, and all I have in the house is half a loaf of bread. It was quite tasty.
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Post by: Kerry on August 30, 2015, 07:22:31 AM
We had a nice big storm last night-- and not just the threat of a storm (which is what we usually get), and a real-honest-to-God rain.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 30, 2015, 07:22:42 AM
DR George, I think your evening sounds like fun. 

When the Shakespeare Festival gave free performances of the musical THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA several years ago, my best friend Matthew and I took my goddaughter Charlotte. We sat next to Tommy Tune, the rains came, the show took a break and then continued.  We left Central Park about an hour later than usual, rather wet but very happy that we stayed. 

I think that production was the first revival I've seen of a show, where I saw the original production, that reached the same standard of excellence.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 30, 2015, 07:27:36 AM
Today, I am back to my recording work.  I will pull some CDs to play as I write, most like TWO GENTLEMEN . . . will be one, maybe Sandy Wilson's hilariously depraved VALMOUTH.
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Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2015, 07:43:36 AM
VALMOUTH


Which should always be used sparingly when shaking up a martini.
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Post by: John G. on August 30, 2015, 07:46:41 AM
VALMOUTH


Which should always be used sparingly when shaking up a martini.

Depends on the quality of the Valmouth.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 30, 2015, 07:57:07 AM
VALMOUTH


Which should always be used sparingly when shaking up a martini.

Sandy Wilson's VALMOUTH, like its Firbank source, is very delicate.
One of the footmen, as they oft do,
Looked very handsome with his livery on, and off, too,
But it was only a passing phase.

                             ---- Lady Parvula de Panzoust
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 30, 2015, 08:00:15 AM
Ladies and Gentlemen, the fertilizing is done.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 30, 2015, 08:00:25 AM
Or, rather, I am done.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 30, 2015, 08:05:58 AM
Ladies and Gentlemen, the fertilizing is done.

Such a busy bee!
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Post by: FJL on August 30, 2015, 08:08:44 AM
Ladies and Gentlemen, the fertilizing is done.


And we feel barren but also quite fertile
Quick as a hare and yet slow as a turtle
But alive, but alive, but alive

(That song can get addictive :) )
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Post by: Jane on August 30, 2015, 08:39:16 AM
Hisaka I wish you lots of roses on your birthday!
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Post by: Jane on August 30, 2015, 08:42:34 AM
R.I.P. Oliver Sacks.
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Post by: Jane on August 30, 2015, 08:43:14 AM
I must cook before company arrives for lunch.  I will return tonight.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 30, 2015, 09:17:23 AM
Ladies and Gentlemen, the fertilizing is done.

I have no response to that.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 30, 2015, 09:21:05 AM
I have great affection for any book or musical that has a character named Jack Whorwood.
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Post by: bk on August 30, 2015, 10:46:52 AM
I'm up, I'm up - almost ten hours of blessed sleep.  Rehearsal is at one, so depending on exactly how hot it is, I may jog in about thirty minutes.
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Post by: George on August 30, 2015, 12:07:07 PM
Well, last night, my sister's boyfriend and I went to see Randy Newman in concert at the Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery.  The show was just Randy sitting at a piano and performing songs that he had written (mostly old songs, but a few new).  It sprinkled a little bit off and on during the first set and part of the second set, but about two thirds of the way through the second set, it really started raining and didn't stop.  People started leaving, and it continued to rain, and Randy kept singing. 

This sounds like fun. And I love Chateau Ste. Michelle's wines. Great values and flavors.

It was fun!
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Post by: George on August 30, 2015, 12:07:15 PM
I had seen The Manhattan Transfer there two different times.  The first time had perfect weather, and the second time was like last night...very rainy, but still a great concert.
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Post by: George on August 30, 2015, 12:10:31 PM
PAGE THREE THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER DANCE!!

(http://www.photofeatures.com/manhattantransfer/images/prevs/m55009a.jpg)
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Post by: George on August 30, 2015, 12:13:08 PM
DR George - I am glad that you had fun and that getting a little wet wasn't bothersome.

Thanks, Sing!  It actually was a LOTTA wet! :D
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Post by: George on August 30, 2015, 12:15:36 PM
Have we done "But Alive" parodies here before?  This was among my parody documents:


I feel foreign, yet totally fluent
Totally present, yet errant and truant
But alive, but alive, but alive

I feel partly Guy Haines, part Guy Stroman
Half Willy Wonka and half Willy Loman
But alive, that’s the thing, but alive

I’ve got several different screen names, every single post is mine
I loved Ethel’s turn in Gypsy, but I’m also mad for Tyne

And I’ve got one foot in hell, one in himmel
Partly Bruce Willis and partly Bruce Kimmel
Sturdy as a fish
Flaky as a knish
Always here to dish
Alive

I feel Christian, but also feel Jewish
Fit as a fiddle yet sneezy and flu-ish
But alive, but alive, but alive

And I’m spontaneous yet lousy with planning
Half Channing Tatum and half Carol Channing
But alive, but alive, but alive!

Very funny, Fred!
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Post by: George on August 30, 2015, 12:16:57 PM
And Happy Birthday to (former) DR Hisaka!
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Post by: George on August 30, 2015, 12:21:41 PM
I am kind of dragging right now.


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

I was actually thinking something like this:

(http://www.abc.net.au/news/image/4090480-4x3-940x705.jpg)
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Post by: George on August 30, 2015, 12:21:50 PM
;)
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Post by: George on August 30, 2015, 12:40:26 PM
Under the heading "really cool modern sculpture," the head of Franz Kafka:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTx6O6feHtU

That's so cool!
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Post by: John G. on August 30, 2015, 12:50:03 PM
Great lyrics, Fred.
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Post by: John G. on August 30, 2015, 12:51:15 PM
Watching a movie called Chappie about a robot that can think and act like a human. Sigourney Weaver and Hugh Jackman are in the supporting cast. It's interesting, but a little too long.
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Post by: John G. on August 30, 2015, 12:52:17 PM
We played at Sharon's funeral earlier this afternoon. We did a good job, and her family was grateful. But it was sad.
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Post by: George on August 30, 2015, 01:04:17 PM
R.I.P. Oliver Sacks.

I came across this obituary:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-30/oliver-sacks-neurologist-and-author-dies-aged-82/6736246
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Post by: FJL on August 30, 2015, 01:04:20 PM
Thanks, George!
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Post by: FJL on August 30, 2015, 01:04:33 PM
Thanks, John G!
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Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2015, 01:05:14 PM
Home sweet home!
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Post by: FJL on August 30, 2015, 01:05:40 PM
We played at Sharon's funeral earlier this afternoon. We did a good job, and her family was grateful. But it was sad.

John G - Condolences again to you, and to Sharon's family.
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Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2015, 01:06:32 PM
bk, did you know that the LA Public Library has an restaurant menu exhibit from their collection on right now?
http://www.lapl.org/whats-on/exhibits/live-and-dine-la
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Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2015, 01:10:04 PM
(That song can get addictive :) )


I agree, DR FJL - but I hope you keep doing these - they are so great!
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 30, 2015, 01:30:57 PM
I finished my task and listened to Valmouth, Two Gentlemen of Verona, and Virtue in Danger, which has become one of my favorite London cast recordings, if only for Patricia Routledge's "I'm In Love with Her Husband" and "Wait A Little Longer, Lover."
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Post by: FJL on August 30, 2015, 01:37:03 PM
Thanks, singdaw!
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Post by: FJL on August 30, 2015, 01:38:07 PM
George - Are you in that photo?
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Post by: vixmom on August 30, 2015, 01:42:20 PM
I am still amazed at all the selections available on the East Bay (Long Island) Diner's menu.

And they're open 24 hours a day and all those selections are available 24 hours a day as is standard.  There is nothing in the world like a Long Island diner
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Post by: vixmom on August 30, 2015, 01:42:54 PM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were twitchy and bitchy and manic, and now it is time for you to post until the twitchy and bitchy and manic cows come home.

But you're Alive

Bruce feels groggy and weary and tragic
Punchy and bleary and fresh out of magic
But alive, but alive, but alive!
Bruce feels twitchy and bitchy and manic
Calm and collected and choking with panic
But alive, but alive, but alive!

Bruce's a thousand different people, every single one is real
Bruce has a million different feelings, OK but at least he feels!

And Bruce feels rotten, yet covered with roses
Younger than springtime and older than Moses
*But alive, but alive, but alive!



Love it!!
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Post by: vixmom on August 30, 2015, 01:43:49 PM
Have we done "But Alive" parodies here before?  This was among my parody documents:


I feel foreign, yet totally fluent
Totally present, yet errant and truant
But alive, but alive, but alive

I feel partly Guy Haines, part Guy Stroman
Half Willy Wonka and half Willy Loman
But alive, that’s the thing, but alive

I’ve got several different screen names, every single post is mine
I loved Ethel’s turn in Gypsy, but I’m also mad for Tyne

And I’ve got one foot in hell, one in himmel
Partly Bruce Willis and partly Bruce Kimmel
Sturdy as a fish
Flaky as a knish
Always here to dish
Alive

I feel Christian, but also feel Jewish
Fit as a fiddle yet sneezy and flu-ish
But alive, but alive, but alive

And I’m spontaneous yet lousy with planning
Half Channing Tatum and half Carol Channing
But alive, but alive, but alive!




That's great!!
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Post by: Jeanne on August 30, 2015, 01:43:51 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: vixmom on August 30, 2015, 01:44:17 PM
Erika has arrived in South Florida. Continuous thunder, lightening and of course rain. I thought she would be here later tonight. #erikathestorm

Safety vibes for Michael
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Post by: Jeanne on August 30, 2015, 01:44:27 PM
Thanks to DRs Michael and FJL for posting their clever parodies.
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Post by: FJL on August 30, 2015, 01:45:50 PM
Thanks, vixmom and Jeanne!
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Post by: Jane on August 30, 2015, 01:46:22 PM
We played at Sharon's funeral earlier this afternoon. We did a good job, and her family was grateful. But it was sad.

John G - Condolences again to you, and to Sharon's family.

Ditto! I suppose everyone is still a bit in shock.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: Jane on August 30, 2015, 01:48:00 PM
I was expecting the company at 1:00, however, in reality the time was between one and two.  A good thing as I was not ready until a bit after one. Now I'm sitting at the computer and waiting.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: Jeanne on August 30, 2015, 01:49:54 PM
I forgot to mention yesterday that I've been experimenting with gluten-free pasta. I used to LOVE pasta, but had to minimize it when I found that gluten was causing some problems. I recently tried a gluten-free fettuccine. Ugh. Really heavy. Then the gluten-free spaghetti. Not as heavy, but definitely chewy. I bought something online that I'd never even heard of, but it looks rather slimy in the package. Trader Joe's has one with BK's beloved quinoa in it. Haven't tried that one yet.

If those DRs who avoid gluten--Singdaw, Druxy, Dan M--or our resident foodie, John G, have any experiences with gluten-free pasta or suggestions, then I'm all ears.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: Jeanne on August 30, 2015, 01:50:37 PM
And Vixmom can frequent her new-found LI diner, as she does not need to avoid gluten.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: Jeanne on August 30, 2015, 01:52:34 PM
Continued condolences to John G. I'm glad you were able to play at Sharon's service. A nice touch.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: Jeanne on August 30, 2015, 01:54:00 PM
On the hierarchy of pleasant surprises, i put a new great eatery up near the top.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: Jeanne on August 30, 2015, 01:54:59 PM
Jane and Keith found several new ones recently, I believe.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: Jrand74 on August 30, 2015, 01:57:10 PM
I am fascinated by the Head of Franz Kafka.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: George on August 30, 2015, 01:58:04 PM
George - Are you in that photo?

Not that one.  I've posted this before...here's my picture:

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t127/georged55/Cannibal_Indians-03.jpg)

:))
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: Jeanne on August 30, 2015, 01:58:45 PM
I am fascinated by the Head of Franz Kafka.

Humm...that sounds like a lead-in to some funny lines. But I can't think of any.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: George on August 30, 2015, 01:59:39 PM
And here I am in full glam mode:

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t127/georged55/GPD-HospitalHappenings.jpg)
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: Jeanne on August 30, 2015, 02:00:53 PM
And here I am in full glam mode:

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t127/georged55/GPD-HospitalHappenings.jpg)

You carry it off quite well.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: FJL on August 30, 2015, 02:06:12 PM
Excellent photos, George!!!!
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: Jeanne on August 30, 2015, 02:16:39 PM
Would love to stay and play, but I really should get a few things done.

TTFN, kids.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: George on August 30, 2015, 02:45:36 PM
Thanks, Jeanne and Fred!
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: George on August 30, 2015, 02:46:28 PM
And now, I must leave, too.  I'm going to my parents' for dinner and visiting.

Be back later!
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: singdaw on August 30, 2015, 03:19:53 PM
I don't actually avoid gluten, DR Jeanne, although it might be good for me!


But you might start with these brands:
http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/gluten-free-pasta-taste-test
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: Jennifer on August 30, 2015, 04:43:00 PM
Last day of the pool today. :(

The unfortunate thing is that the weather this coming week is supposed to be high 80s and sunny.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: bk on August 30, 2015, 05:49:47 PM
Back from a decent run-through - we were in a tiny rehearsal room and the fact that we HAD a run-through is amazing.  Sami has been very good about implementing all my notes recently - after we finished, we discussed a few other notes and now she gets a day off (save for her short Kritzerland rehearsal) and we're back on Tuesday, thankfully in our theater.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: vixmom on August 30, 2015, 07:02:40 PM
I went to church with my daughter and  then  had lunch with my mother at the steak house where the Vixter was working . 
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: vixmom on August 30, 2015, 07:03:39 PM
then I came home and puttered a bit then popped up to church to check on my plot at the community garden
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: vixmom on August 30, 2015, 07:04:56 PM
the cherry tomato plants went crazy this week - I ended up harvesting about 6 lbs of cherry tomatoes
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: vixmom on August 30, 2015, 07:07:46 PM
So I went back to my mom's  because my folks love cherry tomatoes and washed and sorted them there -  the neighbor friend who is always helping my Mom was just leaving  so he took a big bag of tomatoes, and the health aide took a bunch, and I took some and left the rest there  and then just as I was leaving my brother showed up so I went back in an we all visited  for another hour or so
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: vixmom on August 30, 2015, 07:08:18 PM
then I did a little grocery shopping
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: vixmom on August 30, 2015, 07:09:19 PM
got back home and called my inlaws in Canada, it is their  63rd wedding anniversary today .  Vixdad had just left after having spent the day with them
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: John G. on August 30, 2015, 07:09:38 PM
I forgot to mention yesterday that I've been experimenting with gluten-free pasta. I used to LOVE pasta, but had to minimize it when I found that gluten was causing some problems. I recently tried a gluten-free fettuccine. Ugh. Really heavy. Then the gluten-free spaghetti. Not as heavy, but definitely chewy. I bought something online that I'd never even heard of, but it looks rather slimy in the package. Trader Joe's has one with BK's beloved quinoa in it. Haven't tried that one yet.

If those DRs who avoid gluten--Singdaw, Druxy, Dan M--or our resident foodie, John G, have any experiences with gluten-free pasta or suggestions, then I'm all ears.

I have not heard of any that people actually like. It's like low-carb pasta. A good version ain't been introduced yet. At least not that I know of.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: vixmom on August 30, 2015, 07:10:04 PM
then after I hada  nice chat with my MIL   and we rang off Vixdad called and we had a nice talk
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: vixmom on August 30, 2015, 07:10:58 PM
I also had 4 nice peppers in my garden plot so right now I have some stuffed peppers cooking
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: John G. on August 30, 2015, 07:11:20 PM
Fun photos, George.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: John G. on August 30, 2015, 07:13:53 PM
Had Persian food tonight. My friend and co-writer Bonnie was in town with her husband. It was a fun evening.

We had way too much, including garlic chicken, beef kebabs and an amazing dish that's got rice, chicken and yogurt all cooked together and served with dried burberries on top.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: ChasSmith on August 30, 2015, 07:16:21 PM
then I came home and puttered a bit then popped up to church to check on my plot at the community garden

You know, my eyes totally expected that to say "check on my plot at the cemetery"..... !!!     :)
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: John G. on August 30, 2015, 07:24:35 PM
Jeanne, I just came across this recipe for gluten-free pasta, which Lidia Bastianich gave me in response to a reader's question. Don't know if you would ever make this, but I thought I'd share it:

http://www.savorsa.com/2013/08/make-your-own-gluten-free-pasta-courtesy-lidia-bastianich/
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: elmore3003 on August 30, 2015, 07:29:35 PM
I also had 4 nice peppers in my garden plot so right now I have some stuffed peppers cooking

I WANT!
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: elmore3003 on August 30, 2015, 07:30:37 PM
I am off to bed.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: John G. on August 30, 2015, 07:31:40 PM
Five!
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: elmore3003 on August 30, 2015, 07:31:43 PM
!!!!!     5     !!!!!
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: Michael on August 30, 2015, 07:33:41 PM
Except for a brief rain storm this afternoon. Erika is finished.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: FJL on August 30, 2015, 07:36:36 PM
Except for a brief rain storm this afternoon. Erika is finished.

Great weather news for Florida!
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: John G. on August 30, 2015, 07:36:44 PM
Chappie has turned into a not-fun mess.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: John G. on August 30, 2015, 07:39:33 PM
Except for a brief rain storm this afternoon. Erika is finished.

Wonderful news.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: John G. on August 30, 2015, 07:40:15 PM
Wes Craven, horror film master, has died.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: Laura on August 30, 2015, 07:41:12 PM
Today was Painfully Bad Music Day at church.

I wish I was kidding.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: John G. on August 30, 2015, 07:44:02 PM
Today was Painfully Bad Music Day at church.

I wish I was kidding.

Sadly, I want details.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: Laura on August 30, 2015, 07:46:20 PM
It's the kind of thing that would show up on youtube and people would laugh. Really laugh.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: George on August 30, 2015, 07:48:03 PM
Fun photos, George.

Thanks, John!
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: vixmom on August 30, 2015, 07:52:21 PM
then I came home and puttered a bit then popped up to church to check on my plot at the community garden

You know, my eyes totally expected that to say "check on my plot at the cemetery"..... !!!     :)

 i don't plan to have a plot just a nice urn   
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: George on August 30, 2015, 07:52:54 PM
I'm back from my parents' house.  We ate and played Scrabble (of course, we didn't eat Scrabble and play Scrabble ;) ), and now I'm watching "Suits" while a load of laundry is in the washing machine and a load of dishes is in the dishwasher.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: vixmom on August 30, 2015, 07:53:03 PM
Except for a brief rain storm this afternoon. Erika is finished.

Great weather news for Florida!

YAY!!!
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: John G. on August 30, 2015, 08:05:10 PM
It's the kind of thing that would show up on youtube and people would laugh. Really laugh.

I'm sorry. But if the videos ever show up, let me know.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: ChasSmith on August 30, 2015, 08:06:15 PM
It's the kind of thing that would show up on youtube and people would laugh. Really laugh.

I would pay to see that right about now.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: bk on August 30, 2015, 08:13:47 PM
Internet was down, therefore no Netflix.  Called.  No outages.  Really, Time Warner jerks?  They said my modem was offline and to reset by shutting everything down?  Really, Time Warner jerks?  Well, guess what, Time Warner jerks - there was obviously an outage on YOUR stupid end because guess what, Time Warner jerks - I didn't reset my modem or do anything and I seem to be online.  Which means it's YOUR fault and not mine.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: TCB on August 30, 2015, 08:14:00 PM
Wes Craven, horror film master, has died.


Then he will probably be back at work tomorrow.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: George on August 30, 2015, 08:14:15 PM
It's the kind of thing that would show up on youtube and people would laugh. Really laugh.

That's too bad, Laura.  Hopefully, there won't be a repeat Painfully Bad Music Day at your church.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: TCB on August 30, 2015, 08:14:54 PM
then I came home and puttered a bit then popped up to church to check on my plot at the community garden

You know, my eyes totally expected that to say "check on my plot at the cemetery"..... !!!     :)

 i don't plan to have a plot just a nice urn   


A penny saved,
Is a penny urn.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: TCB on August 30, 2015, 08:15:31 PM
Loved your lyrics, Fred!
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: TCB on August 30, 2015, 08:17:30 PM
I am glad we finally got to see a photo of George's sister.  They could be twins.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: Laura on August 30, 2015, 08:18:45 PM
So after church, I fixed some pasta with yesterday's from-scratch tomato sauce. Then I made some croutons, some thousand island dressing, and a blueberry cake. A nice salad is on the menu for tomorrow.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: FJL on August 30, 2015, 08:28:36 PM
Thanks, TCB!
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: John G. on August 30, 2015, 08:29:50 PM
Wes Craven, horror film master, has died.


Then he will probably be back at work tomorrow.

Haha.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: John G. on August 30, 2015, 08:34:28 PM
An about-turn from the sloppy Chappie. Watching the film version of All My Sons with Burt Lancaster and Edward G. Robinson.

I don't think I've given Robinson enough credit or paid enough attention to him. Really enjoying his performance, even if the movie is somewhat stodgy.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: George on August 30, 2015, 08:44:08 PM
I am glad we finally got to see a photo of George's sister.  They could be twins.

Really?  I don't see it.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: John G. on August 30, 2015, 09:26:33 PM
Hello, 2 guests.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: John G. on August 30, 2015, 09:26:44 PM
Good night, all.

But first ...
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: John G. on August 30, 2015, 09:26:50 PM
Six!
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: George on August 30, 2015, 09:30:44 PM
Gratuitous Post #151!

;)
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: Jeanne on August 30, 2015, 09:36:02 PM
Thank you, Singdaw and John G, for your responses. There was a time, many years ago, when I would have tried making my own pasta, but no longer. Pasta is often a go-to when there's nothing much here. I'll check out the products on Sing's list and will also try Trader Joe's quinoa pasta. I have also developed a new appreciation for the gluten versions. 
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: Jeanne on August 30, 2015, 09:36:57 PM
And what happened to TCB? I wanted to ask him how his injured toe is doing. Tom, where aaarrre you?
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: Jeanne on August 30, 2015, 09:38:55 PM
Wes Craven, horror film master, has died.


Then he will probably be back at work tomorrow.

 ;D

Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: Jeanne on August 30, 2015, 09:39:46 PM
Good night!
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: George on August 30, 2015, 09:44:51 PM
I'm watching "The Last Ship."
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: George on August 30, 2015, 09:45:01 PM
When that's over, the series finale of "Falling Skies" will be on.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: Jane on August 30, 2015, 10:26:59 PM
I forgot to mention yesterday that I've been experimenting with gluten-free pasta. I used to LOVE pasta, but had to minimize it when I found that gluten was causing some problems. I recently tried a gluten-free fettuccine. Ugh. Really heavy. Then the gluten-free spaghetti. Not as heavy, but definitely chewy. I bought something online that I'd never even heard of, but it looks rather slimy in the package. Trader Joe's has one with BK's beloved quinoa in it. Haven't tried that one yet.

If those DRs who avoid gluten--Singdaw, Druxy, Dan M--or our resident foodie, John G, have any experiences with gluten-free pasta or suggestions, then I'm all ears.

We found out, a bit late, that one of our guest today is gluten free.  If you find a good pasta I would like to know. 
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: Jane on August 30, 2015, 10:28:33 PM
Jane and Keith found several new ones recently, I believe.

We sure did :). I admit some are not as good as we originally thought.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: Jane on August 30, 2015, 10:30:28 PM
And here I am in full glam mode:

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t127/georged55/GPD-HospitalHappenings.jpg)

You look pretty in this one.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: Jane on August 30, 2015, 10:32:02 PM
Last day of the pool today. :(

The unfortunate thing is that the weather this coming week is supposed to be high 80s and sunny.

Sorry.  It is cooling down here but I think the pool will stay open until the end of Sept.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: Jane on August 30, 2015, 10:34:07 PM
Except for a brief rain storm this afternoon. Erika is finished.

I'm pleased for you.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: Jane on August 30, 2015, 10:36:32 PM
An about-turn from the sloppy Chappie. Watching the film version of All My Sons with Burt Lancaster and Edward G. Robinson.

I don't think I've given Robinson enough credit or paid enough attention to him. Really enjoying his performance, even if the movie is somewhat stodgy.

I consider Edward G one of the all time best actors.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: Jane on August 30, 2015, 10:37:45 PM
We had a very nice time today.  This is only the second time we have met Keith's cousins.  They are very nice, enjoyable people.
Title: Re: I FEEL TWITCHY AND BITCHY AND MANIC
Post by: George on August 30, 2015, 11:24:10 PM
And here I am in full glam mode:


You look pretty in this one.

Thanks, Jane!