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Title: THE PANCAKES ARE BACK IN TOWN
Post by: bk on October 04, 2015, 12:40:32 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes spoke of pancakes and were back in town, and now it is time for you to post until the back in town cows come home.
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Post by: bk on October 04, 2015, 12:41:20 AM
And the word of the day is: ATELIER!
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Post by: FJL on October 04, 2015, 03:07:51 AM
Many congrats to Laura!
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Post by: FJL on October 04, 2015, 03:08:28 AM
George and Chas - glad to hear your respective shows are going so well!
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Post by: FJL on October 04, 2015, 03:09:18 AM
Druxy - that's a very nice and intriguing YouTube presentation!
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Post by: George on October 04, 2015, 03:15:04 AM
George and Chas - glad to hear your respective shows are going so well!

Thanks, Fred!
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Post by: George on October 04, 2015, 03:15:57 AM
And from yesterday, Thanks Vixmom!
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Post by: George on October 04, 2015, 03:16:23 AM
Congrats to the familial addition, Laura!
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Post by: George on October 04, 2015, 03:24:16 AM
After last night's show, there wasn't any organized festivities to ceebrate the opening weekend, so we all pretty much went our own ways.  I was hungry, so I went to McMeniman's The Spar (http://www.mcmenamins.com/Spar).  I had their Happy Hour mini-hamburger and their Cajun tots. :D
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Post by: George on October 04, 2015, 03:30:49 AM
When I got home, I found Sami's CD in my mailbox...which is fortunate, since I had actually ordered it.  ;)
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Post by: George on October 04, 2015, 03:31:11 AM
AND it's autographed by Sami herself, as well as Alby Potts and our very own BK!  Thanks, BK!
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Post by: George on October 04, 2015, 03:32:41 AM
I don't know if I'll get to listen to it today, but I will definitely lisen to it tomorrow at work.
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Post by: George on October 04, 2015, 03:33:28 AM
And now...to bed!
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2015, 03:36:24 AM
CONGRATULATIONS to DR Laura!!!!!           :)
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2015, 03:38:16 AM
Lovely theatre reports all around.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2015, 03:39:49 AM
Glad that the pancakes were good. Hard to understand how they can be so inconsistent with such a signature dish.
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Post by: Michael on October 04, 2015, 04:31:12 AM
Good morning to all
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Post by: Michael on October 04, 2015, 04:32:02 AM
Have a super final show today
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Post by: Michael on October 04, 2015, 04:33:39 AM
I've been listening to Sami in the car as I drive around town. I'm enjoying it and I am up to the Grandfather song.
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 04, 2015, 05:26:14 AM
Good morning, all.

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Post by: ChasSmith on October 04, 2015, 05:32:39 AM
This morning I fixed something that had been gnawing at me:  I moved my drive to Cincinnati from tomorrow to Tuesday.  I could see that playing the final show, schlepping my equipment home this evening, packing, and somehow getting my arse out of here first thing in the morning just wasn't going to happen.  So now I've got tomorrow, just like Scarlett O'Hara, to relax and get everything done properly.
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 04, 2015, 05:37:44 AM
BK, I am thrilled to hear about Du-Par's and the pancakes.  It had actually bothered me that that tradition had gone bad for you.  What nice news to wake up to this morning.  Sometimes it's the little things...not that great pancakes are such a little thing.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2015, 05:37:51 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2015, 05:38:15 AM
Congratulations, Laura, on the new addition to the family and to the happy couple.
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 04, 2015, 05:41:56 AM
NOT so thrilled to read about a ferkakte 15-ass audience.  What in the HELL? 

Very glad, though, to know it went well.
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 04, 2015, 05:51:07 AM
Congrats, DR Laura!
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 04, 2015, 05:53:54 AM
George and Chas - glad to hear your respective shows are going so well!

Thank you, sir.  I'm sorry this one's over so soon and can't be seen by more people.  The response has been excellent.  But they only run 'em for two (count 'em) weeks up there.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2015, 05:59:27 AM
This morning I fixed something that had been gnawing at me:  I moved my drive to Cincinnati from tomorrow to Tuesday.  I could see that playing the final show, schlepping my equipment home this evening, packing, and somehow getting my arse out of here first thing in the morning just wasn't going to happen.  So now I've got tomorrow, just like Scarlett O'Hara, to relax and get everything done properly.
.

 I think you will relax and enjoy your final show more.  Have a good one.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2015, 06:05:01 AM
It is comforting to know that I can still go to DuPar's for pancakes and boysenberry syrup. 
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 04, 2015, 06:09:30 AM
Good morning, all!  Jo is frying bacon and it smells wonderful. Time for breakfast!
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 04, 2015, 06:15:30 AM
Jealous!
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Post by: Druxy on October 04, 2015, 06:15:34 AM
BK,

Getting an audience in Equity Waiver theater in Los Angeles and its surroundings  has never been easy.

My opening night performance of ORSON WELLES played to an audience of two.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 04, 2015, 06:27:14 AM
As I was saying.......
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 04, 2015, 06:28:19 AM
Congrats to DR LAURA on her new family member!

Congrats and good wishes to MR BK & Co, DR GEORGE, and DR CHAS SMITH on their shows today.....

I, too, received my SAMI CD in the mail yesterday with the lovely signatures!!!  Thanks!
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 04, 2015, 06:29:56 AM
Today is the day for writing the Thank You notes....so we shall see what we shall see.

The man from Carlisle-Branson who brought the flowers to our home yesterday morning said that my father's service was one of the biggest that they had had for awhile.

It was indeed a huge crowd, and extra chairs had to be brought out of the store room so everyone could sit down for the service.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 04, 2015, 06:30:12 AM
And tomorrow starts the business end of the situation. 
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2015, 06:34:09 AM
Have a good day DR elmore.
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Post by: Jennifer on October 04, 2015, 06:35:29 AM
Congrats to DR Laura!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2015, 06:39:27 AM
DR Jrand may the "business" end of this go well.  It can distract from the emotional part for awhile.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 04, 2015, 06:48:24 AM
I'm back! I haven't had bacon in years and it was really delicious.

Today, I have to work a bit on my presentation, and run some errands. 
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Post by: Kerry on October 04, 2015, 08:00:49 AM
What a nice morning this is-- we even had a bit of rain.  Pancakes and bacon would make it perfect!
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2015, 09:34:53 AM
Is anybody delivering? I'll have pancakes and bacon brought to the door. Please.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2015, 09:37:20 AM
We are going to have french toast this morning made with thick challah slices.  Keith's slices have cranberries & orange and mine just raisins.  I like the cranberries but not the orange peel. 
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2015, 10:25:32 AM
Whew! The Twin Cities marathon is today. The marker point for the final mile runs a few blocks from here.


That means blocked streets, traffic, crowds, and helicopters.


What would normally take about 10 minutes to return from church took about 50.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2015, 10:34:44 AM
Black Lives Matter was threatening to prevent runners from finishing the race.


I hope that saner heads have prevailed.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2015, 10:35:45 AM
Today is World Communion Sunday. We sang in 5 languages and sang pieces from 9 different countries.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2015, 10:36:24 AM
The pancakes are back in town.


I wonder if Lulu is, also.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2015, 10:37:02 AM
~ ~ ~ PREPARATION VIBES ~ ~ ~ for DR elmore3003!!
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Post by: bk on October 04, 2015, 11:06:01 AM
I'm up, I'm up - I think I got a little over eight hours of sleep.
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Post by: bk on October 04, 2015, 11:06:10 AM
Congrats to all.
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Post by: FJL on October 04, 2015, 11:48:42 AM
And of course continued congrats to BK and Sami and company!
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Post by: FJL on October 04, 2015, 11:49:16 AM
Has anyone on the East coast gotten their CD yet?
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Post by: Ginny on October 04, 2015, 11:53:39 AM
Sunday afternoon greetings!  Richard and I are back from an uneventful trip to Lima.  Shortly after we left there I had a delightful cell phone call from DR Elmore and we've made some plans for the week.
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Post by: bk on October 04, 2015, 12:31:24 PM
At the theater.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 04, 2015, 02:05:54 PM
Show vibes for MR BK & Co.

Ohio vibes for DR ELMORE.

Will there be newspaper coverage? 
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Post by: George on October 04, 2015, 03:04:42 PM
I just watched the first two episodes of the new season of "How To Get Away With Murder."  Famke Janssen guest starred in these episodes and it turns out that her character and Annalise Keating (played by Emmy winner Viola Davis) have known each other for a long time...and [NO SPOILERS HERE].

;)
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 04, 2015, 03:10:53 PM
Back.  And what is this?

I've driven to deepest darkest Connecticut and back, played a Sondheim show, stopped at the supermarket for some supplies, and we're on PAGE TWO?
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2015, 03:23:37 PM
We have been enjoying our beautiful day.  The sun is shining, it is 79 degrees, and there are too many sailboats on the river to count. 
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2015, 03:24:20 PM
I should get off the computer and go back to watching the sailboats.  We took a long walk along one section of the river and will walk here later on.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2015, 03:38:50 PM
I've driven to deepest darkest Connecticut and back, played a Sondheim show, stopped at the supermarket for some supplies, and we're on PAGE TWO?


If you had gone over the river and through the woods to grandmother's house, things might have turned out differently.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2015, 03:39:05 PM
And yet, here we are...


PAGE THREE!
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Post by: George on October 04, 2015, 04:18:19 PM
It's now time for "Dictor Who"!
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Post by: George on October 04, 2015, 04:18:35 PM
I have three episodes to watch.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 04, 2015, 05:05:16 PM
Good evening, in my best Hitchcock tones.  I have had a most interesting day, but much of it was rather sad since a dear friend is in poor mental health at the moment, and I do not know how this will work itself out.  Something is definitely wrong, and that's all I will say for now on the matter. 

We drove out to Germantown to visit with my friend's sister and her daughter, and the day had some lovely moments to it, but I left feeling very melancholy and concerned.
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Post by: Jrand74 on October 04, 2015, 05:12:01 PM
Understandable DR ELMORE.

My mother seems to have come down with the flu - so I am dealing with that....and the concerned people who keep ringing my doorbell without calling first.....
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Post by: vixmom on October 04, 2015, 05:30:55 PM
Has anyone on the East coast gotten their CD yet?

Not i
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Post by: vixmom on October 04, 2015, 05:33:20 PM
Back.  And what is this?

I've driven to deepest darkest Connecticut and back, played a Sondheim show, stopped at the supermarket for some supplies, and we're on PAGE TWO?


Well if you just stayed home and posted we wouldn't be in this mess
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Post by: George on October 04, 2015, 05:46:13 PM
Well, this is pretty cool...Learn Anatomy By Dissecting Knitted Animals (http://www.iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/dissecting-knitted-creatures). 
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Post by: George on October 04, 2015, 05:46:23 PM
Maybe Sami can use this for the next time that she performs the show:

(http://i.imgur.com/9Utg7jQ.jpg)
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2015, 06:14:18 PM
Has anyone on the East coast gotten their CD yet?

This guy on the third coast hasn't.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2015, 06:15:29 PM
I should be writing.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2015, 06:15:37 PM
But I'm not.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2015, 06:15:47 PM
Unless posting is considered writing.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2015, 06:15:57 PM
But what does that have to do with it?
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2015, 06:16:05 PM
;)
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2015, 06:16:23 PM
You can tell I long to work.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2015, 06:16:39 PM
How can we only be half-way through page three?
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2015, 06:16:53 PM
No time to think of that.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2015, 06:17:08 PM
Am listening to -- and enjoying -- Hangover Square.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2015, 06:21:57 PM
Are you getting the HANG of it?
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2015, 06:22:08 PM
 :)
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2015, 06:22:20 PM
See what I did, there?
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2015, 06:22:28 PM
 ;)
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2015, 06:22:42 PM
Yes, I thought you did.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2015, 06:23:01 PM
Ba Dum Bum.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2015, 06:23:16 PM
I'll be here all week, folks!
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2015, 06:23:35 PM
Elvis has left the building.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2015, 06:24:17 PM
If I go to bed now, I'll be up at some unGodly early hour.
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2015, 06:24:30 PM
But it's so tempting...
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2015, 06:24:49 PM
It is calling me...
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2015, 06:25:06 PM
But PAGE FOUR is also calling me...
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Post by: singdaw on October 04, 2015, 06:25:18 PM
Which will win?
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Post by: vixmom on October 04, 2015, 06:38:17 PM
This afternoon I went over to my folk house for awhile
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Post by: vixmom on October 04, 2015, 06:39:30 PM
Dad was awake and actually Said a few words to me. 
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Post by: vixmom on October 04, 2015, 06:39:39 PM
Which was very nice
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Post by: vixmom on October 04, 2015, 06:40:16 PM
We went on their computer and we looked at pictures of the theme parks and I told them about our trip
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Post by: vixmom on October 04, 2015, 06:41:59 PM
This morning at church I was the assisting minister , that means , amongst other things,I read the prayer of the day. 
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2015, 06:51:06 PM
Understandable DR ELMORE.

My mother seems to have come down with the flu - so I am dealing with that....and the concerned people who keep ringing my doorbell without calling first.....

What a shame.  Vibes she will soon be well.  You are still in the time period where people do just stop by.  I suggest putting a note on the doorbell asking it not be rung..  Maybe a notepad too so people can leave messages that they stopped by.
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Post by: vixmom on October 04, 2015, 06:51:16 PM
It is quite long with several petitions including specific petitions for individuals.  When I got to th part her I had to red out we pray for the -------family as they mourn the loss and celebrate the life of Ryan I got choked up and had to pause and when I had gathered myself enough to continue, tears still rolling down my cheeks, I looked out to the congregation to see 300 people in tears....Ryan was such a huge part of our congregation for the past 23 years.  he is sorely missed
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2015, 06:52:43 PM
DR elmore vibes for your dear friend!
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Post by: vixmom on October 04, 2015, 06:52:58 PM
Vibes of health for Jack's mom and vibes of comfort for the whole Rand clan
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2015, 06:53:05 PM
Maybe Sami can use this for the next time that she performs the show:

(http://i.imgur.com/9Utg7jQ.jpg)

Cool!
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2015, 06:54:06 PM
It is quite long with several petitions including specific petitions for individuals.  When I got to th part her I had to red out we pray for the -------family as they mourn the loss and celebrate the life of Ryan I got choked up and had to pause and when I had gathered myself enough to continue, tears still rolling down my cheeks, I looked out to the congregation to see 300 people in tears....Ryan was such a huge part of our congregation for the past 23 years.  he is sorely missed

:( 
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Post by: bk on October 04, 2015, 07:00:12 PM
Back from a wonderful closing performance and then food.  We had about seventy people, so that was great.  They were mostly a really great audience - we did have some kids around eight, and this is just not a show for anyone under ten.  Anyone over ten, perfect.  One mom and eleven-year-old gal had come all the way from Orange County to see it - they'd read about it.  The girl told me it was her life story on the stage.  That always makes me feel like we've done something right. 
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Post by: bk on October 04, 2015, 07:05:08 PM
Genghis Cohen was great.  I gave Sami two gifts - the first was my working draft of the title song Welcome to My World - I never give things like that away, but I inscribed to her lovingly, and she loved getting it - she can see where I fix lines, add things, plus I'd also scribbled in the margin that the show should start with Molly doing the cell phone announcement. 

The second gift was a Hirschfield-like sketch of her by James Mulligan - the great Disney artist and fellow who did the Red Gold cover - he imagined Molly/Sami as a Disney girl - he really captured her and she's now the proud owner of a Mulligan original.  They gave me a wonderful book of photos and stuff from our long journey here - the private reading, the workshop and the show.  Wonderful.

I, of course, am all emotional now because despite some of Sami's craziness and how difficult that is to deal with, this has been a wonderful experience and a huge life-changing growth thing for her.  In the last two weeks especially, she found the show and her inner Molly and it's been glorious to watch.  I'll miss that part of it.  It's why I love working with kids - there's just nothing quite as rewarding.
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Post by: bk on October 04, 2015, 07:07:14 PM
Sami asked for the final show if she could choose the audience member for the Frog bit.  I said yes, knowing she would choose me, but while it's much more fun with someone who isn't prepared, I had a great time and I gave her everything she needed to land all the usual comic bits.
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Post by: KevinH on October 04, 2015, 07:24:16 PM
Congrats on a great closing show, BK!
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Post by: KevinH on October 04, 2015, 07:25:03 PM
After a rainy start, my NYC trip is turning out to be a lot of fun.
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Post by: KevinH on October 04, 2015, 07:26:35 PM
Yesterday we went to see Dames at Sea.  It was terrific.  Lots of dancing and nice songs.  The only one I was familiar with before seeing the show was "It's You."  The rest of the score is good too.
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Post by: KevinH on October 04, 2015, 07:27:22 PM
Our evening show was "Something Rotten."  Very silly but very funny and fun.
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Post by: KevinH on October 04, 2015, 07:28:30 PM
The weather has improved greatly.  It was actually sunny today and promises to be for the next four days with temps in the high 60's or low 70's.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2015, 07:36:22 PM
Back from a wonderful closing performance and then food.  We had about seventy people, so that was great.  They were mostly a really great audience - we did have some kids around eight, and this is just not a show for anyone under ten.  Anyone over ten, perfect.  One mom and eleven-year-old gal had come all the way from Orange County to see it - they'd read about it.  The girl told me it was her life story on the stage.  That always makes me feel like we've done something right. 

I have thoroughly enjoyed all of the posts and notes about this show. Really looking forward to hearing the CD when it arrives in the mail.
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2015, 07:36:49 PM
Yesterday we went to see Dames at Sea.  It was terrific.  Lots of dancing and nice songs.  The only one I was familiar with before seeing the show was "It's You."  The rest of the score is good too.

That's a show I'd love to see again.

"Pensacola" is a hilarious song.
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Post by: vixmom on October 04, 2015, 07:41:54 PM
Our evening show was "Something Rotten."  Very silly but very funny and fun.

I have been thinking about seeing this. Do you recommend it?
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Post by: George on October 04, 2015, 07:42:27 PM
Genghis Cohen was great.  I gave Sami two gifts - the first was my working draft of the title song Welcome to My World - I never give things like that away, but I inscribed to her lovingly, and she loved getting it - she can see where I fix lines, add things, plus I'd also scribbled in the margin that the show should start with Molly doing the cell phone announcement. 

The second gift was a Hirschfield-like sketch of her by James Mulligan - the great Disney artist and fellow who did the Red Gold cover - he imagined Molly/Sami as a Disney girl - he really captured her and she's now the proud owner of a Mulligan original.  They gave me a wonderful book of photos and stuff from our long journey here - the private reading, the workshop and the show.  Wonderful.

I, of course, am all emotional now because despite some of Sami's craziness and how difficult that is to deal with, this has been a wonderful experience and a huge life-changing growth thing for her.  In the last two weeks especially, she found the show and her inner Molly and it's been glorious to watch.  I'll miss that part of it.  It's why I love working with kids - there's just nothing quite as rewarding.

That's wonderful, BK.  Congrats on a great run!
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Post by: George on October 04, 2015, 07:45:45 PM
Well, I have been home all day, just watching TV and doing some laundry.  I now want to get out of my house and get something to eat.
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Post by: TCB on October 04, 2015, 07:59:23 PM
Good evening!
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Post by: TCB on October 04, 2015, 07:59:56 PM
Home from Oregon.
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Post by: TCB on October 04, 2015, 08:00:49 PM
It was a beautiful 81 degrees when we left Salem.
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Post by: TCB on October 04, 2015, 08:01:36 PM
I waved at Jane and Keith from the 205 bridge.
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Post by: TCB on October 04, 2015, 08:03:22 PM
Five!!
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Post by: TCB on October 04, 2015, 08:08:19 PM
We went to a stunning casino west of Salem.
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Post by: TCB on October 04, 2015, 08:09:30 PM
It was the closest I have seen to a Vegas casino outside of Las Vegas.
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Post by: TCB on October 04, 2015, 08:11:05 PM
It has a beautiful hotel lodge attached to it.
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Post by: TCB on October 04, 2015, 08:11:48 PM
And an incredible Sunday Brunch buffet.
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Post by: TCB on October 04, 2015, 08:12:43 PM
It is only about twenty miles from the ocean beaches.
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Post by: TCB on October 04, 2015, 08:13:46 PM
A real nice vacation destination.
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Post by: TCB on October 04, 2015, 08:14:58 PM
Our friend looked about ten years younger today.
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Post by: TCB on October 04, 2015, 08:15:37 PM
So I guess our visit was successful. 
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Post by: TCB on October 04, 2015, 08:16:39 PM
I am trying to talk our friend into coming up here for SECOND SAMUEL.
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Post by: TCB on October 04, 2015, 08:17:52 PM
He asked if he could get a copy of the play to read in advance.
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Post by: TCB on October 04, 2015, 08:18:38 PM
I think that is a sign that he is seriously considering it.
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Post by: TCB on October 04, 2015, 08:19:24 PM
I hope so.
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Post by: TCB on October 04, 2015, 08:21:19 PM
Best wishes to BK on the successful completion of his latest triumph!
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Post by: TCB on October 04, 2015, 08:22:08 PM
I believe I received the CD yesterday, but I was too tired to open the package.
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Post by: TCB on October 04, 2015, 08:22:31 PM
Nicky was one unhappy pussy cat.
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Post by: TCB on October 04, 2015, 08:23:06 PM
He is now asleep on the bed, but away from me.
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 04, 2015, 08:33:12 PM
Congrats to BK on a great closing of this initial run of the show. 
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 04, 2015, 08:34:04 PM
And now this boy is dead tired and must hit the sack.  Or the proverbial sack, if there isn't a real one to hit.
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 04, 2015, 08:35:45 PM
Since I postponed my exeunt for a day, I'll be able to give Welcome to My World a proper listen tomorrow.  On the Big Speakers.
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 04, 2015, 08:42:39 PM
Back.  And what is this?

I've driven to deepest darkest Connecticut and back, played a Sondheim show, stopped at the supermarket for some supplies, and we're on PAGE TWO?


Well if you just stayed home and posted we wouldn't be in this mess

Another fine mess I've gotten us into.
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 04, 2015, 08:43:43 PM
Wait a minute.

What the...?

How did this half-eaten Snickers bar get into my hand?
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 04, 2015, 08:44:46 PM
Oh!  I remember now.

It was in my music-carrying bag for emergency use, and somehow or other it got opened and, um, bitten. 

An understandable mistake.
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 04, 2015, 08:46:58 PM
Nothing to be concerned about.

And nothing to see.  Let's all just move along now. 
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Post by: John G. on October 04, 2015, 09:07:43 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2015, 09:23:12 PM
Back from a wonderful closing performance and then food.  We had about seventy people, so that was great.  They were mostly a really great audience - we did have some kids around eight, and this is just not a show for anyone under ten.  Anyone over ten, perfect.  One mom and eleven-year-old gal had come all the way from Orange County to see it - they'd read about it.  The girl told me it was her life story on the stage.  That always makes me feel like we've done something right. 

I'm glad your last show went well.  Nice story about the eleven year old.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2015, 09:26:22 PM
I waved at Jane and Keith from the 205 bridge.


We might have been on the bridge when you were.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2015, 09:54:10 PM
Nicky was one unhappy pussy cat.

Poor boy.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2015, 09:54:54 PM
I am glad that you got away and had a good time.
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Post by: bk on October 04, 2015, 10:01:26 PM
Oh, Jane, guess who was at the show - Geri Lowe.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2015, 10:22:54 PM
:)
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2015, 10:23:11 PM
Is she still married?
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2015, 10:23:31 PM
I wish I had known to say hello.
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Post by: TCB on October 04, 2015, 10:23:37 PM
Six
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2015, 10:24:08 PM
Keith asked if you took a picture.
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2015, 10:24:37 PM
DR TCB you interrupted me ;)
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Post by: Jane on October 04, 2015, 10:28:30 PM
DR TCB are you catching up on posts?  If so you will see mine regarding a trip to Tacoma to see Second Samuel.
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Post by: TCB on October 04, 2015, 10:44:46 PM
DR TCB are you catching up on posts?  If so you will see mine regarding a trip to Tacoma to see Second Samuel.

Did you see my answers last evening?
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Post by: TCB on October 04, 2015, 11:12:57 PM
I just found out that my former wife passed away last evening.
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Post by: bk on October 04, 2015, 11:21:43 PM
She is still married to Jeff Wissott.  She grabbed me in the aisle - you would not recognize her, nor did I until she said something that made me know who she was.  I'll be getting together with her at some point.
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Post by: bk on October 04, 2015, 11:22:02 PM
Condolences to TCB.
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Post by: George on October 04, 2015, 11:31:22 PM
I just found out that my former wife passed away last evening.

Tom, I'm so sorry.  My condolences to you.