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Title: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: bk on March 30, 2016, 12:06:03 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were damn fun, and now it is time for you to post until the damn fun cows come home.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: bk on March 30, 2016, 12:06:49 AM
And the word of the day is: TESSELLATE!
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Post by: TCB on March 30, 2016, 12:33:55 AM
First to follow the leader!
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Post by: FJL on March 30, 2016, 02:45:35 AM
First after TCB!
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Post by: FJL on March 30, 2016, 02:48:02 AM
Yesterday was a fun day at the office.  Lots of interesting, even challenging, work - one project after another.  The day flies by when that happens and it reminds me how much I like this numbers work when it's about interesting work.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: FJL on March 30, 2016, 02:48:21 AM
Hoping for more of the same today, but we'll see.  :)
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Post by: Jane on March 30, 2016, 04:15:42 AM
Still awake....sigh.
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Post by: John G. on March 30, 2016, 06:03:39 AM
Good morning, all.

Plenty of rain last night, but thankfully no storms that I was aware of.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 30, 2016, 06:27:19 AM
Good morning, all.

Coffee!

And, I think, some eggs.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 30, 2016, 06:31:40 AM
The usual crazy dreams -- one of which took me to the San Fernando Valley and starred BK and some other people I can almost but not quite identify, and involved me at one point having to do my best at driving in reverse for some distance down Ventura Blvd.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 30, 2016, 06:33:27 AM
In a word ... Oy!
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: elmore3003 on March 30, 2016, 06:41:27 AM
Good morning, all! I slept until 9:00 and I hope it does me some good.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: elmore3003 on March 30, 2016, 06:43:00 AM
I have no real plans today beyond finishing up my gift orchestration.  I want to get back to the Moross score.  Scott, my copyist, sent me a weekend email: when are you beginning Act Two?
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 30, 2016, 06:44:24 AM
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  Stress-free Vibes for DR Vixmom!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: ChasSmith on March 30, 2016, 06:48:10 AM
DITTO on that, DR Elmore.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: elmore3003 on March 30, 2016, 06:58:30 AM
In summer 1968, I worked on a production of BYE BYE BIRDIE, and all the teens were theatre students from Tallawanda High School in Oxford, OH.  The girl who played Kim McAfee is now married to actor Andrew Prine I still keep in touch with several in the cast. She was what we'd now call a "Mean Girl," and a nasty piece of work.

I still keep in touch with a lot of the "kids" in the show: one of the boys in the cast now works at the Metropolitan Opera, the boy who played Hugo Peabody works in LA as a leadman on TV and film. One of my friends from the show is coming into Manhattan next week, and while his wife is in conferences at the UN, he's asked me to be his date to see a couple of shows. I've been sending hm links to tickets, etc.  I last saw him around 20 years ago when he was in the City for a couple of weeks.  We lost touch when I changed my phone service from AT&T to Time Warner and my name in information changed from my professional name to my full name. 
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: elmore3003 on March 30, 2016, 06:59:14 AM
DR TCB, I'm happy your lunch with Sandy went well.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: elmore3003 on March 30, 2016, 07:01:02 AM
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  Continued health vibes for BK and DRs Jeanne, TCB, DanM, Ginny, and Sandy!   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: elmore3003 on March 30, 2016, 07:10:00 AM
I'm curious to see feedback from friends who saw the dress of 1776 last night.  Our DR ChasSmith and his friends who came to one of the Kritzerland show are seeing it tonight. I hope they have a wonderful time!
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: ChasSmith on March 30, 2016, 07:12:28 AM
Oddly, a post of mine just disappeared.  What did I do?  Oh well.  Here it is again:

Enjoyed the notes.  Now I want to hear all the songs about which BK can say no more.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: ChasSmith on March 30, 2016, 07:17:38 AM
I'm curious to see feedback from friends who saw the dress of 1776 last night.  Our DR ChasSmith and his friends who came to one of the Kritzerland show are seeing it tonight. I hope they have a wonderful time!

I hadn't asked, and I'll find out for myself tonight -- but I'm especially curious considering the extensive dramatic scenes, as to whether, or how much, they'll be trimming the book.

Much to look forward to!
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: ChasSmith on March 30, 2016, 07:19:34 AM
Just a guess, but since they're putting in the intermission, perhaps not much at all?
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: elmore3003 on March 30, 2016, 07:36:45 AM
Just a guess, but since they're putting in the intermission, perhaps not much at all?

I've heard they're doing 95+% of the book, possibly all of it.  What I won't know until I see it on Saturday is what the costumes are like.  Most of the nice comments I've seen are about how good the orchestrations are.  One FB friend praised me, and I responded with this:
thank you for the compliment, but it really deserves to go to my colleague and adopted son, Josh Clayton, who is one amazingly talented young man: orchestrator, archeologist, copyist, and my favorite collaborator. He's City Center Encores! behind-the-scenes genius and I am lucky that he chose me to be a friend and mentor. He did the hard work, and I proofread and threw in my two cents worth of opinion.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: Druxy on March 30, 2016, 07:40:19 AM
I know it was unintentional since this drawing is a couple of years old, but doesn't the guy in this ad for my play, HAIL ON THE CHIEF!, remind you of somebody who is currently running for President?

 ::)

http://www.amazon.com/Hail-Chief-Comedy-Three-Acts/dp/B00JLORPEU/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: Amy on March 30, 2016, 07:52:20 AM
Ask BK Day:
Bruce, why do you sometimes watch movies you admittedly KNOW are going to be bad even before you sit down?
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: Jrand74 on March 30, 2016, 07:53:54 AM
That's pretty funny DR DRUXY!
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: Jrand74 on March 30, 2016, 07:54:14 AM
DR JANE thanks for posting that article about Patty last night - it did answer some questions.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: Jrand74 on March 30, 2016, 07:55:02 AM
The Kritzerland show sounds wonderful!!!  I hope to win the lottery between now and the LA Show, so that I can be in attendance for that.

DR ELMORE - we need photos of the reunion!
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: Kerry on March 30, 2016, 08:00:09 AM
I've had house painters here all week, and they have started at 7.  That's not bad since I'm up anyway to get ready for work and all that.  But now it means I have to be READY by 7 and not just up.  The noise at 7 isn't bad  (and it starts two hours later than the construction and garbage trucks across the street).  I'll be very glad when it's all over.  So will Sugar.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: ChasSmith on March 30, 2016, 08:10:13 AM
Just a guess, but since they're putting in the intermission, perhaps not much at all?

I've heard they're doing 95+% of the book, possibly all of it.  What I won't know until I see it on Saturday is what the costumes are like.  Most of the nice comments I've seen are about how good the orchestrations are.  One FB friend praised me, and I responded with this:
thank you for the compliment, but it really deserves to go to my colleague and adopted son, Josh Clayton, who is one amazingly talented young man: orchestrator, archeologist, copyist, and my favorite collaborator. He's City Center Encores! behind-the-scenes genius and I am lucky that he chose me to be a friend and mentor. He did the hard work, and I proofread and threw in my two cents worth of opinion.

It's almost a silly understatement to say that compliments to either or the both of yez are hugely deserved. 

The way this score sounds as played by this orchestra is impossible to describe to those who aren't hearing it.

And I never got around to saying this after the reading, but it was great to see/hear Ben Whitely in action.  He seems so easygoing ... but frankly, I was surprised to find how relaxed and easygoing Rob Berman is in rehearsal.  These guys are just supremely competent.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: ChasSmith on March 30, 2016, 08:20:26 AM
Let's see what Page 2 has in store for us today.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: Jane on March 30, 2016, 08:34:04 AM
DR JANE thanks for posting that article about Patty last night - it did answer some questions.

You are welcome.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: elmore3003 on March 30, 2016, 08:41:24 AM
We now have a new website:
http://www.moonshineandmistletoe.com/
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: John G. on March 30, 2016, 08:43:09 AM
I know it was unintentional since this drawing is a couple of years old, but doesn't the guy in this ad for my play, HAIL ON THE CHIEF!, remind you of somebody who is currently running for President?

 ::)

http://www.amazon.com/Hail-Chief-Comedy-Three-Acts/dp/B00JLORPEU/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8


Funny.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: John G. on March 30, 2016, 08:44:10 AM
We now have a new website:
http://www.moonshineandmistletoe.com/

Looks good. On my phone, the word authentically breaks in a weird spot.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: Ginny on March 30, 2016, 08:47:49 AM
Wednesday morning greetings!  Just returned from my basement walk - today I did a little over 15 minutes, so that's progress.  Also folded some laundry and started scoping out things to donate to AAUW's spring garage sale.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: ChasSmith on March 30, 2016, 08:55:38 AM
Website bookmarked, and I'll be exploring it later.  Looks wonderful!
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 30, 2016, 09:05:06 AM
DR John G:  My UPS delivery guy is the father of Misty Copeland's fiancee who is a New York City lawyer.  The wedding is in either May or June.

Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 30, 2016, 09:08:15 AM
I have a doctor's appointment this morning at 10:30.

We have several matters to discuss including some not-so-fun side effects I seem to be having to one or other of my medications.   It's a sort of out-of-body-but-not-quite feeling.  I feel like I'm just a tad separated from myself but still attached.  This has been going on the past two days.

I remain functional, but it's almost "inner-ear-infection-ish" in terms of the feeling I sometimes get, but my inner ears are fine.

Looking forward to discussing this with her this morning.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 30, 2016, 09:09:44 AM
Still have not received my Kritzerland "Sun Valley Serenade" CD.   I blame the local USPS which has been extremely sluggish of late in delivering things postmarked way earlier than the deliveries I'm getting.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: elmore3003 on March 30, 2016, 09:14:43 AM
I have a doctor's appointment this morning at 10:30.

We have several matters to discuss including some not-so-fun side effects I seem to be having to one or other of my medications.   It's a sort of out-of-body-but-not-quite feeling.  I feel like I'm just a tad separated from myself but still attached.  This has been going on the past two days.

I remain functional, but it's almost "inner-ear-infection-ish" in terms of the feeling I sometimes get, but my inner ears are fine.

Looking forward to discussing this with her this morning.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  Positive outcome vibes, Ron!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: elmore3003 on March 30, 2016, 09:15:21 AM
Lousy typing!
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: elmore3003 on March 30, 2016, 09:16:59 AM
Just met my new postman.  I'm glad the postal deliveries are now earlier than 6:00PM, but he's not a particularly friend sonofabitch.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: ChasSmith on March 30, 2016, 09:18:48 AM
Lousy typing!


We've been reluctant to break it to you, but you do make a rather disappointing Kelly Girl, DR Elmore.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: Ginny on March 30, 2016, 09:20:24 AM
We now have a new website:
http://www.moonshineandmistletoe.com/

Love the video on the home page!
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Post by: Kate on March 30, 2016, 09:35:27 AM
Good Morning All:


TOD:

Dear BK:

What was your favorite role you played in a sitcom???
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: Jane on March 30, 2016, 10:01:55 AM
SORTING OUT THE MEDICATION VIBES FOR DR RON!!!

Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: Jane on March 30, 2016, 10:02:17 AM
Wednesday morning greetings!  Just returned from my basement walk - today I did a little over 15 minutes, so that's progress.  Also folded some laundry and started scoping out things to donate to AAUW's spring garage sale.

GOOD FOR YOU!
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: Jane on March 30, 2016, 10:06:40 AM
We now have a new website:
http://www.moonshineandmistletoe.com/

Very nice DR elmore!!!
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: Jane on March 30, 2016, 10:12:15 AM
We now have a new website:
http://www.moonshineandmistletoe.com/

Love the video on the home page!

So do I :)
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: Ginny on March 30, 2016, 10:18:43 AM
Wednesday morning greetings!  Just returned from my basement walk - today I did a little over 15 minutes, so that's progress.  Also folded some laundry and started scoping out things to donate to AAUW's spring garage sale.

GOOD FOR YOU!

Thanks for being my cheerleader, DR Jane!
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Post by: Jane on March 30, 2016, 10:35:02 AM
 :-*
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Post by: Jennifer on March 30, 2016, 10:52:50 AM
DR JohnG I really liked Bridges of Spies!
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: Jennifer on March 30, 2016, 10:53:09 AM
DR Jane Get Well Vibes for DD Yogi.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: ChasSmith on March 30, 2016, 11:04:26 AM
Just topped off the tank to the tune of some sticker shock:

Gas had gotten down to a low of $1.75-$1.77 at Costco and BJ's for what I think was several weeks.  Now, in the past week or two, it's quite rapidly risen back up to $1.97...the last four cents of that just since yesterday.

I'm not following ANY news these days, thankyouverymuch, so I have no idea what's affecting that.  Which is fine.  I enjoy being surprised!   :D
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 30, 2016, 11:05:29 AM
(Don't be surprising me with anything bigger than gas prices, though.  Thanks in advance.)     :)
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: bk on March 30, 2016, 11:10:00 AM
Ask BK Day:
Bruce, why do you sometimes watch movies you admittedly KNOW are going to be bad even before you sit down?

Because sometimes I just need to zone out and bad movies are great for that.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: bk on March 30, 2016, 11:11:08 AM
I'm up, I'm up - I did NyQuil and slept for close to ten glorious hours.  Very logy right now but it was great to sleep.
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Post by: Jeanne on March 30, 2016, 11:21:39 AM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on March 30, 2016, 11:25:22 AM
I am down with The Bug. Every time I think I have it licked, it flares up again. It's a very aggravating virus!

I had a dental cleaning yesterday morning, which I didn't want to reschedule. I got there, but I wasn't at all sure I'd make it. I came home and just took it easy. I felt a lot better this morning, but it's not over yet.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: ChasSmith on March 30, 2016, 11:27:32 AM
Hey, that video is damned good, DR Elmore!  Very nice.  And yes, it makes me want to know and see and hear more about the show.

One little constructive comment, if I may:  On my screen, the image of the performance portions are squished a little bit horizontally (or stretched a little bit vertically).  Interview segments are perfect, and I'm no techie, but I'll betcha the performance ones could be pulled out to the full 16x9 sides and that might be the correction that's needed.  If it can't be fixed, well, most people don't notice this stuff anyway.  But I do.  :)

P.S. -- DR Elmore should do commercials.  "A little moonshine goes a looong way."  Perfect!
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: Jeanne on March 30, 2016, 11:27:55 AM
A friend who has a lot of family in MA told me that it's there, too, and people are saying that the only thing that helps is sleep. They probably don't know about Sambucol, which I feel does help. Unfortunately, even Sambucol can't knock it coompletely.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: Jeanne on March 30, 2016, 11:29:55 AM
And the word of the day is: TESSELLATE!

That Gershwin tune, TESSELLATIN' RHYTHM, has always been a favorite.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: Jeanne on March 30, 2016, 11:31:01 AM
Yesterday was a fun day at the office.  Lots of interesting, even challenging, work - one project after another.  The day flies by when that happens and it reminds me how much I like this numbers work when it's about interesting work.

Glad you're enjoying your work, Fred. I think this is the first time I've heard a tax person say they had a fun day at the office.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: Jeanne on March 30, 2016, 11:32:35 AM
having to do my best at driving in reverse for some distance down Ventura Blvd.

That was YOU?!
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: Jeanne on March 30, 2016, 11:34:37 AM
Just a guess, but since they're putting in the intermission, perhaps not much at all?

I've heard they're doing 95+% of the book, possibly all of it.  What I won't know until I see it on Saturday is what the costumes are like.  Most of the nice comments I've seen are about how good the orchestrations are.  One FB friend praised me, and I responded with this:
thank you for the compliment, but it really deserves to go to my colleague and adopted son, Josh Clayton, who is one amazingly talented young man: orchestrator, archeologist, copyist, and my favorite collaborator. He's City Center Encores! behind-the-scenes genius and I am lucky that he chose me to be a friend and mentor. He did the hard work, and I proofread and threw in my two cents worth of opinion.

I suspect you're being far too modest.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: George on March 30, 2016, 11:45:05 AM
The Kritzerland show sounds wonderful!!!  I hope to win the lottery between now and the LA Show, so that I can be in attendance for that.

DR ELMORE - we need photos of the reunion!

Ditto!  Ditto!!  And Ditto!!! :D
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: Jane on March 30, 2016, 11:45:40 AM
DR Jane Get Well Vibes for DD Yogi.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


Thank you.  I was sitting here thinking of him and hoping to hear if the vet called Craig with test results.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: Jane on March 30, 2016, 11:46:52 AM
BUG BE GONE ALREADY VIBES FOR DR JEANNE!!!
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: George on March 30, 2016, 11:47:11 AM
We now have a new website:
http://www.moonshineandmistletoe.com/

That's great, Larry!
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: George on March 30, 2016, 11:48:48 AM
I have a doctor's appointment this morning at 10:30.

We have several matters to discuss including some not-so-fun side effects I seem to be having to one or other of my medications.   It's a sort of out-of-body-but-not-quite feeling.  I feel like I'm just a tad separated from myself but still attached.  This has been going on the past two days.

I remain functional, but it's almost "inner-ear-infection-ish" in terms of the feeling I sometimes get, but my inner ears are fine.

Looking forward to discussing this with her this morning.

~~~Feel Better Vibes for Ron!!~~~
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: Jeanne on March 30, 2016, 11:53:36 AM
We now have a new website:
http://www.moonshineandmistletoe.com/

The music is quite lovely and SNOWMAN ON THE MOUNTAINTOP is great fun. I found the history of the show very interesting. Very nicely done.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: George on March 30, 2016, 11:56:18 AM
BUG BE GONE ALREADY VIBES FOR DR JEANNE!!!

~~~DITTO!!~~~
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: Jeanne on March 30, 2016, 11:56:35 AM
I have a doctor's appointment this morning at 10:30.

We have several matters to discuss including some not-so-fun side effects I seem to be having to one or other of my medications.   It's a sort of out-of-body-but-not-quite feeling.  I feel like I'm just a tad separated from myself but still attached.  This has been going on the past two days.

I remain functional, but it's almost "inner-ear-infection-ish" in terms of the feeling I sometimes get, but my inner ears are fine.

Looking forward to discussing this with her this morning.

Ron, I hope you're able to make some minor adjustments that clear up the problems. I've had inner ear infections and they're not fun. I can't imagine a faux ear infection is, either.

Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: Jeanne on March 30, 2016, 11:59:40 AM
A friend who has a lot of family in MA told me that it's there, too, and people are saying that the only thing that helps is sleep. They probably don't know about Sambucol, which I feel does help. Unfortunately, even Sambucol can't knock it coompletely.

did I mention that i's affecting my vision?  ;)
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: Jeanne on March 30, 2016, 12:01:43 PM
Thanks for the vibes.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: Jeanne on March 30, 2016, 12:03:52 PM


Y'all stay away from this virus.

TTFN.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: George on March 30, 2016, 12:14:59 PM
We now have a new website:
http://www.moonshineandmistletoe.com/

Love the video on the home page!

That's great, Larry!  I don't think I've ever seen you on video before. :)
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 30, 2016, 12:18:16 PM
Back from doctor and enjoying a nice lunch of salmon with green beans and scalloped potatoes.

Doctor has dropped my Metformin medication and doubled my Glipizide dosage.  That works for me.

Other changes are coming up, but she needs to speak with a cardiologist first.

My strange episodes are either minor side effects of Lasix (aka furosemide) or the by-product of either low blood pressure or low blood sugar.

Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: bk on March 30, 2016, 12:18:56 PM
Awaiting the arrival of Sami and mom in about forty minutes.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: Jrand74 on March 30, 2016, 12:21:32 PM
Most excellent website DR ELMORE.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 30, 2016, 12:21:50 PM
Hope the new dosages work DR RLP.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: John G. on March 30, 2016, 01:38:54 PM
DR John G:  My UPS delivery guy is the father of Misty Copeland's fiancee who is a New York City lawyer.  The wedding is in either May or June.



Nice.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: John G. on March 30, 2016, 01:40:52 PM
Back from doctor and enjoying a nice lunch of salmon with green beans and scalloped potatoes.

Doctor has dropped my Metformin medication and doubled my Glipizide dosage.  That works for me.

Other changes are coming up, but she needs to speak with a cardiologist first.

My strange episodes are either minor side effects of Lasic (aka furosemide) or the product of either low blood pressure or low blood sugar.



I still have the metformin to take plus Farxiga. Don't know the meaning of low blood sugar lately.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: John G. on March 30, 2016, 01:42:26 PM
Vibes for DR Jeanne.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: John G. on March 30, 2016, 01:44:14 PM
DR JohnG I really liked Bridges of Spies!

I'm a little sorry I missed it on the big screen.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: Jennifer on March 30, 2016, 01:59:12 PM
Health vibes to DRs RonP and Jeanne!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 30, 2016, 03:09:49 PM
This day is moving along splendidly.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 30, 2016, 03:09:57 PM
I enjoyed my lunch.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 30, 2016, 03:10:07 PM
I appreciate the good thoughts.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 30, 2016, 03:10:19 PM
And I have started page 4.

Life is good.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: John G. on March 30, 2016, 03:12:02 PM
Life is good, Ron.
Title: Re: THE DAMN FUN FIRST REHEARSAL
Post by: George on March 30, 2016, 03:34:36 PM
Hey, that video is damned good, DR Elmore!  Very nice.  And yes, it makes me want to know and see and hear more about the show.

One little constructive comment, if I may:  On my screen, the image of the performance portions are squished a little bit horizontally (or stretched a little bit vertically).  Interview segments are perfect, and I'm no techie, but I'll betcha the performance ones could be pulled out to the full 16x9 sides and that might be the correction that's needed.  If it can't be fixed, well, most people don't notice this stuff anyway.  But I do.  :)

P.S. -- DR Elmore should do commercials.  "A little moonshine goes a looong way."  Perfect!

Right after I watched "Last Night a DJ Saved My Life" (starring David Hasslehoff), there was an episode of "The Big Interview," hosted by Dan Rather, where he interviewed The Hoff, and they showed video clips of David's music videos from the '80s and '90s.  They stretched out the videos to fit the widescreen image, but they didn't have the black bars on the side to keep the original aspect ratio.  It was really weird because the rest of the interview was, of course, native widescreen, but the videos were stretched.  You'd think that someone who's producing an interview series starring Dan Rather would be able to fix it so that it doesn't look like an amateur show. :-\
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 30, 2016, 03:36:27 PM
This has been a frustrating afternoon.  I needed to find a live performance that I had once had in my iTunes.  So, it should be on a KaCie external hard drive from 2009.  The problem is that one the hard drive the iTunes files are arranged by Artist, not Title, and each of the two discs has around 12-15 tracks. I cannot find them all! I found most of them under the performers' names, a few under "The Company," one under "Ensemble," but i am still missing about 4 tracks and it's working my last nerve since I know they are there, but where the fat hell are they?
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 30, 2016, 03:37:33 PM
We now have a new website:
http://www.moonshineandmistletoe.com/

Love the video on the home page!

That's great, Larry!  I don't think I've ever seen you on video before. :)

I had forgotten that video was there! I look like a doddering old coot.
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Post by: Kate on March 30, 2016, 04:01:37 PM
DR Ginny,

Congratulations on your 15 min basement walk.

I also walk around in my Mobile Home several times a day usually 15 minutes at a time also.

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Post by: George on March 30, 2016, 04:13:34 PM
We now have a new website:
http://www.moonshineandmistletoe.com/

Love the video on the home page!

That's great, Larry!  I don't think I've ever seen you on video before. :)

I had forgotten that video was there! I look like a doddering old coot.

Maybe...but a loveable doddering old coot, I'm sure.

;)
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Post by: bk on March 30, 2016, 04:21:29 PM
Had a not very good lunch at a local Japanese jernt that gets great reviews on Yelp.  It was pretty bad - the teriyaki chicken was mediocre, the tempura batter was just weird.  Not for me, I'm afraid.  Sami's doing The Addam's Family at her school so she wanted to go over some stuff she was concerned about.  I gave her a few little things to think about, and a couple of bits to do but she basically had a very good handle on the role.
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Post by: Jane on March 30, 2016, 04:34:50 PM
Back from doctor and enjoying a nice lunch of salmon with green beans and scalloped potatoes.

Doctor has dropped my Metformin medication and doubled my Glipizide dosage.  That works for me.

Other changes are coming up, but she needs to speak with a cardiologist first.

My strange episodes are either minor side effects of Lasix (aka furosemide) or the by-product of either low blood pressure or low blood sugar.



Good luck the change in the meds works.  I have had those symptoms, very likely, due to low blood pressure and low sugar.  Also from not drinking enough water before exercising.
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Post by: Jane on March 30, 2016, 04:37:43 PM
What kind of name is Henry Higgins for a New York style bagel place!

It sounds silly to me.

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Post by: elmore3003 on March 30, 2016, 04:47:30 PM
We now have a new website:
http://www.moonshineandmistletoe.com/

Love the video on the home page!

That's great, Larry!  I don't think I've ever seen you on video before. :)

I had forgotten that video was there! I look like a doddering old coot.

Maybe...but a loveable doddering old coot, I'm sure.

;)

Oy!
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 30, 2016, 04:48:17 PM
Perseverance paid off.  I got to the O's and under "Orchestra," I found the missing tracks. Took me half the damned day.
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Post by: Jane on March 30, 2016, 04:58:18 PM
Congrats on finding it.
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Post by: John G. on March 30, 2016, 05:16:24 PM
Congrats on finding it.

Exactly. Even lovable, doddering old coots can do things if they set their minds to it. Congrats.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 30, 2016, 05:18:55 PM
Congrats on finding it.

Exactly. Even lovable, doddering old coots can do things if they set their minds to it. Congrats.

Thank you.

I think!
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Post by: KevinH on March 30, 2016, 05:22:57 PM
Good evening!
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Post by: KevinH on March 30, 2016, 05:25:04 PM
We now have a new website:
http://www.moonshineandmistletoe.com/


Nice, DR elmore!  I enjoyed reading about your family.
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Post by: George on March 30, 2016, 05:27:58 PM
Perseverance paid off.  I got to the O's and under "Orchestra," I found the missing tracks. Took me half the damned day.

Whew!
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Post by: Jane on March 30, 2016, 06:28:27 PM
I'm trying to find a good mini-smartphone.  Keith wants to change back to t-mobile from verizon.  If we do that I will need a new phone and it makes sense for me to upgrade. 

My real problem with the phones is that they don't fit into my pocket or purse.
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Post by: George on March 30, 2016, 06:57:26 PM
I'm trying to find a good mini-smartphone.  Keith wants to change back to t-mobile from verizon.  If we do that I will need a new phone and it makes sense for me to upgrade. 

My real problem with the phones is that they don't fit into my pocket or purse.

That's my problem, also.  I have a flip-phone that fits perfectly in the little fob pocket of my jeans, but I know if I get any kind of smart phone, that won't fit in there.
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Post by: George on March 30, 2016, 07:16:53 PM
Well, time to leave work.  I want to go to Costco so I might have one of their hot dogs, but we'll see if I feel like it when I get there.

Until later.
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Post by: John G. on March 30, 2016, 08:19:20 PM
I'm hungry for a Costco dog with sauerkraut right now. Thanks, George.
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Post by: John G. on March 30, 2016, 08:22:02 PM
I've started watching Grease Live! It has no reason for being, but it's not horrible. The camera work is good, and most of the supporting performances are good. But, again, why?
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Post by: John G. on March 30, 2016, 08:22:30 PM
Hello, 0 guests!
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Post by: John G. on March 30, 2016, 08:22:38 PM
Cranberries!
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Post by: John G. on March 30, 2016, 08:22:47 PM
Underpants!
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Post by: John G. on March 30, 2016, 08:26:07 PM
Had a fun swing dance class tonight.
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Post by: John G. on March 30, 2016, 08:29:50 PM
Has anyone read Jack Viertel's book on the Secrets of the American Musical?
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Post by: John G. on March 30, 2016, 08:32:11 PM
Vanessa Hudgens, channeling Stockard Channing, is really quite good. She may not have been right for Gigi, but keeps this production interesting.
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Post by: John G. on March 30, 2016, 08:32:20 PM
One more.
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Post by: John G. on March 30, 2016, 08:32:26 PM
Five!
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Post by: TCB on March 30, 2016, 09:52:03 PM
Good evening!
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Post by: TCB on March 30, 2016, 09:52:32 PM
Page 5?  Much improved.
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Post by: TCB on March 30, 2016, 09:52:54 PM
Health vibes to DR Ron.
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Post by: TCB on March 30, 2016, 09:53:16 PM
Health vibes to DR Jeanne.
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Post by: TCB on March 30, 2016, 09:53:47 PM
Great website, DR elmore!
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Post by: TCB on March 30, 2016, 09:54:17 PM
Sorry you had another sleepless night, DR Jane.
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Post by: TCB on March 30, 2016, 09:55:02 PM
You should have stayed around HHW.  I could have bored you to sleep.
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Post by: TCB on March 30, 2016, 09:55:47 PM
It worked on our 7 Guests.
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Post by: TCB on March 30, 2016, 09:57:08 PM
We now have a new website:
http://www.moonshineandmistletoe.com/

Love the video on the home page!

That's great, Larry!  I don't think I've ever seen you on video before. :)

I had forgotten that video was there! I look like a doddering old coot.


You look (and sound) delightful.
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Post by: TCB on March 30, 2016, 09:59:20 PM
DJ also looks delightful.
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Post by: TCB on March 30, 2016, 10:01:07 PM
Lunch with the Old Actors' Group was nice today.
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Post by: TCB on March 30, 2016, 10:02:18 PM
This was not my favorite restaurant, although one of my favorite waitresses.
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Post by: TCB on March 30, 2016, 10:03:32 PM
I had their daily special which was a Prawn Caesar Wrap.  Very tasty.
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Post by: TCB on March 30, 2016, 10:07:28 PM
And I stopped and got a flu shot.
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Post by: TCB on March 30, 2016, 10:08:10 PM
It was a glorious day in Tacoma.
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Post by: TCB on March 30, 2016, 10:08:41 PM
The bluest skies you've ever seen are in Tacoma.
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Post by: TCB on March 30, 2016, 10:09:21 PM
It was sunny and warm with just a hint of a breeze.
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Post by: TCB on March 30, 2016, 10:09:52 PM
Tomorrow and Friday are supposed to be even nicer.
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Post by: TCB on March 30, 2016, 10:10:41 PM
Perhaps I will go down to the waterfront tomorrow.
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Post by: Jane on March 30, 2016, 10:11:04 PM
I'm trying to find a good mini-smartphone.  Keith wants to change back to t-mobile from verizon.  If we do that I will need a new phone and it makes sense for me to upgrade. 

My real problem with the phones is that they don't fit into my pocket or purse.

That's my problem, also.  I have a flip-phone that fits perfectly in the little fob pocket of my jeans, but I know if I get any kind of smart phone, that won't fit in there.

I have been searching mini-smart phones and Bryan sent me links I will look at tomorrow. 
Mini isn't as small as we would like them to be.
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Post by: TCB on March 30, 2016, 10:11:43 PM
I was thinking of going to look at cars tomorrow.
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Post by: Jane on March 30, 2016, 10:13:44 PM
Sorry you had another sleepless night, DR Jane.

Thank you.  I know you also have too many of them.  I went to sleeo quickly and then was wide awake half an hour later.  I finally fell asleep after 4:30 and slept a few hours.
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Post by: TCB on March 30, 2016, 10:13:45 PM
Perhaps that can wait for a less glorious day.
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Post by: Jane on March 30, 2016, 10:14:15 PM
We now have a new website:
http://www.moonshineandmistletoe.com/

Love the video on the home page!

That's great, Larry!  I don't think I've ever seen you on video before. :)

I had forgotten that video was there! I look like a doddering old coot.


You look (and sound) delightful.

I agree :)
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Post by: Jane on March 30, 2016, 10:15:54 PM
And I stopped and got a flu shot.

Hmmmm, late in the season flu shot or early ;)
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Post by: Jane on March 30, 2016, 10:18:48 PM
Perhaps I will go down to the waterfront tomorrow.

That sounds nice.  We took a long walk today.  It felt good to wear shorts and a t-shirt.  Keith was fine but I needed a light layer on top until I warmed up.
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Post by: TCB on March 30, 2016, 10:18:48 PM
And I stopped and got a flu shot.

Hmmmm, late in the season flu shot or early ;)


Late in the season.
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Post by: Jane on March 30, 2016, 10:19:47 PM
Perhaps that can wait for a less glorious day.

That is how I feel about looking at phones.
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Post by: Jane on March 30, 2016, 10:20:11 PM
Do you know what you want to get?
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Post by: TCB on March 30, 2016, 10:22:28 PM
Do you know what you want to get?


No, something with a big trunk.
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Post by: TCB on March 30, 2016, 10:24:05 PM
SIX
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Post by: TCB on March 30, 2016, 10:34:40 PM
Time to switch over to my iPad.
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Post by: Jane on March 30, 2016, 10:36:30 PM
Big trunk but easy to put the chair in it?
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Post by: TCB on March 30, 2016, 10:44:09 PM
Actually, something with just a slightly larger trunk, or a vehicle big enough to handle a lift.
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Post by: TCB on March 30, 2016, 11:10:00 PM
Oh. I guess Jane left.
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Post by: TCB on March 30, 2016, 11:11:33 PM
I suppose I should sign off and read for a while.
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Post by: George on March 30, 2016, 11:34:05 PM
Well, time to leave work.  I want to go to Costco so I might have one of their hot dogs, but we'll see if I feel like it when I get there.

Until later.
I'm hungry for a Costco dog with sauerkraut right now. Thanks, George.

Well, I didn't have a hot dog, John.  I had one of their hot turkey and provolone sandwiches on a roll.  I had been sitting around for a little while (but not a horribly long time), so it's wasn't absolutely fresh, but it was still pretty good...kind of greasy, but in a good way. :)
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Post by: vixmom on March 30, 2016, 11:41:51 PM
8 am to 2 am is just stupid   And  that's me
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Post by: vixmom on March 30, 2016, 11:42:32 PM
I am not going to work today (Thursday)
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Post by: vixmom on March 30, 2016, 11:43:43 PM
Our neice and her husband are in Manhattan and we are all 3 plYing hokey and going in to show them the town
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Post by: vixmom on March 30, 2016, 11:44:35 PM
And Sind I am supposed to be there in 6 hours..... Goodnigt
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Post by: George on March 30, 2016, 11:47:25 PM
And Sind I am supposed to be there in 6 hours..... Goodnigt

Sleep and Sleep Well, Vixmom!!