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Title: PROBING THE SITZ
Post by: bk on May 05, 2016, 12:07:00 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes have probed the sitz, and now it is time for you to post until the probed cows come home.
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Post by: bk on May 05, 2016, 12:07:31 AM: And the word of the day is: TOPONYM!
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Post by: TCB on May 05, 2016, 12:09:56 AM: First post after BK!
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Post by: TCB on May 05, 2016, 12:18:52 AM: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR GEORGE!
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Post by: TCB on May 05, 2016, 12:25:51 AM: I am hoping the pain pill I just took will kick in soon. I am not so much in pain, as I am uncomfortable.
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Post by: TCB on May 05, 2016, 12:28:36 AM: This was my first day back in the wheelchair, after 18 days using only my scooter.
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Post by: TCB on May 05, 2016, 12:30:20 AM: My arms and shoulder are really feeling the difference.
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 12:32:28 AM: Thanks BK for the birthday mention in your notes! HHW is the best site on the Internet!! :D
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 12:33:02 AM: I'm now home, fed and ready for bed.
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 12:34:41 AM: Quote from: TCB on May 05, 2016, 12:25:51 AM
I am hoping the pain pill I just took will kick in soon. I am not so much in pain, as I am uncomfortable.

~~~Feel Better Vibes for TCB!!~~~
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Post by: TCB on May 05, 2016, 12:36:14 AM: Quote from: George on May 05, 2016, 12:32:28 AM
Thanks BK for the birthday mention in your notes! HHW is the best site on the Internet!! :D

Well, it certainly has the best people.
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 12:42:09 AM: Yesterday, TCB asked,
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George, have you heard about the play reading of LIFE IS COMPLICATED that Olympia Little Theatre is doing?

Tom, I'd heard about it, and actually was asked to stage manage by the director, but I was already committed to the show I'm working on now, and the scheules overlapped. Other than that, the only thing I know about the show is that it was written by the current OLT board president.
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 12:43:35 AM: Have you heard anything about it?
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Post by: TCB on May 05, 2016, 12:50:22 AM: Quote from: George on May 05, 2016, 12:43:35 AM
Have you heard anything about it?

Yes, the original director had to drop out, and my friend Martin Larson is now directing the reading. Also, my friend, Sharry, is playing the mother in the reading.
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 12:55:17 AM: Quote from: TCB on May 05, 2016, 12:50:22 AM
Quote from: George on May 05, 2016, 12:43:35 AM
Have you heard anything about it?

Yes, the original director had to drop out, and my friend Martin Larsen is now directing the reading. Also, my friend, Sharry, is playing the mother in the reading.

The original director was the one who asked me to SM.
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Post by: TCB on May 05, 2016, 01:01:44 AM: Quote from: George on May 05, 2016, 12:55:17 AM
Quote from: TCB on May 05, 2016, 12:50:22 AM
Quote from: George on May 05, 2016, 12:43:35 AM
Have you heard anything about it?

Yes, the original director had to drop out, and my friend Martin Larsen is now directing the reading. Also, my friend, Sharry, is playing the mother in the reading.

The original director was the one who asked me to SM.

The play sounds very interesting.
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 01:06:04 AM: I do want to see it.
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Post by: TCB on May 05, 2016, 01:07:23 AM: And, with that, I think I will say, good night.
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Post by: Jane on May 05, 2016, 01:07:34 AM: Quote from: George on May 05, 2016, 12:34:41 AM
Quote from: TCB on May 05, 2016, 12:25:51 AM
I am hoping the pain pill I just took will kick in soon. I am not so much in pain, as I am uncomfortable.

~~~Feel Better Vibes for TCB!!~~~

DITTO!
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 01:08:42 AM: Quote from: TCB on May 05, 2016, 01:07:23 AM
And, with that, I think I will say, good night.

Good night, Tom!
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Post by: Jane on May 05, 2016, 01:08:58 AM: DR TCB, sleep well!
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Post by: TCB on May 05, 2016, 01:09:11 AM: Good night!
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Post by: Jane on May 05, 2016, 01:09:24 AM: You too birthday boy ☺
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 01:11:15 AM: Today at work, my staff are taking me out to lunch at Plaza Jalisco. ;D
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 01:11:36 AM: Quote from: Jane on May 05, 2016, 01:09:24 AM
You too birthday boy ☺

Thanks, Jane!
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 01:26:39 AM: Well, I need to go to sleep now. Have a good day, all!
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Post by: vixmom on May 05, 2016, 04:03:01 AM: Happy happy birthday to our beloved George...wishing you joy and love and key chains
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Post by: vixmom on May 05, 2016, 04:07:08 AM: I don't usually remember dreaming but I woke at 5 this morning after a vivid dream of arriving at work naked beneath my coat, carrying my clothes. But the parking lot was flooded, two feet deep with hot soapy water and I slipped and dropped my clothes in the waters.

I woke up suddenly , shocked ....and then I remembered I fell asleep with my clothes in the washer. So I got up and put them in the dryer. Hopefully they sure dry now as I must get dressed and head to work
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Post by: vixmom on May 05, 2016, 04:10:29 AM: Tod....1776 is the first that came to mind , but I think also Driwsey Chaperone and lLa Cage Aux Folles
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Post by: vixmom on May 05, 2016, 04:10:52 AM: Off to put on clothes before going to work
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Post by: FJL on May 05, 2016, 04:29:22 AM: Happy birthday, dear DR George!

And they say it's good luck to hit a HHW milestone on your birthday - you're so close to 56,000!!!
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 05, 2016, 05:09:28 AM: Good morning, all! I got about 10 hours of sleep last night, and that was fantastic.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 05, 2016, 05:15:54 AM: Yesterday was a good day but by the time I left City Center around 2:30, i was mentally exhausted. It took me about 40 minutes to get to 42nd and 9th Avenue for the Wright State students. It's interesting to hear what they chose for audition material and how they present themselves after seeing them in class.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 05, 2016, 05:17:07 AM: There was oe poor decision by a young lady who went for a grungey look: I spent more time looking at the hole in her leggings - at the knee - than it watching her.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 05, 2016, 05:18:23 AM: So, after that, I spoke to a few and congratulated them, then walked to 41st and 8th Avenue for the 104 bus.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 05, 2016, 05:19:00 AM: I did have one unsettling dream that woke me around 2:00am, but I remember next to nothing of it now.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 05, 2016, 05:20:17 AM: Around 930, I will head down to City Center asnd see if Joshie has any work to be done. I think that we may be in good shape at the moment. If not, I'll come home and see what fresh hell turns up here.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 05, 2016, 05:41:07 AM: Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 05, 2016, 05:42:21 AM: Weird night here. Woke at three, couldn't get back to sleep till after 4:30. Oy!
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 05, 2016, 05:44:23 AM: No weird dreams, at least.

I've had those, like vixmom's, too many times.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 05, 2016, 05:45:09 AM: A very happy birthday to DR George!
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 05, 2016, 05:45:24 AM: Coffee!
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 05, 2016, 05:47:16 AM: Tonight, In the Heights at the local high school. Never seen any of their productions, so this will be most interesting.
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Post by: Druxy on May 05, 2016, 05:58:49 AM: Happy Birthday, George!
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Post by: Druxy on May 05, 2016, 05:59:30 AM: TOD:

I think I'd rather wait and see the opening night performance.
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Post by: Kerry on May 05, 2016, 06:04:05 AM: Happy Birthday to our DR GEORGE!!!
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 05, 2016, 06:07:57 AM: I love probing the sitz. There, I've said it. Now you know. It's good to have it off my chest.

A couple of the regional theaters here combine the first orchestra reading with the sitzprobe, so you have actors running in and out and trying this and that number, and in the meantime the band just isn't up to snuff. In the end, you get neither a good orchestra rehearsal nor good sitzprobe. This was the case with the likes of Ragtime and Assassins, which is ridiculous. There's nothing like getting a good band rehearsal in, and then probing that darn sitz. Even doing the one right after the other with a short break in between is better.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 05, 2016, 06:09:50 AM: Happy Birthday DR GEORGE!!
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 05, 2016, 06:10:32 AM: DR CILLA LIZ - I have a fossil bed at my house. I sleep in it!
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 05, 2016, 06:11:37 AM: Last night I did okay on my song! Or so I was told. I did ask the music director to record just my part on my phone so I could listen to the notes - I just can't hear them on the CD since two people are singing at the same time throughout most of it.

It's not much a song anyway!
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 05, 2016, 06:13:01 AM: Hmmmm.....TOD:

Company. Listening to the Cast Album for the first time was such an experience, I think seeing and hearing it live would have been an even greater experience.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 05, 2016, 06:19:02 AM: Quote from: vixmom on May 05, 2016, 04:10:52 AM
Off to put on clothes before going to work

Repeat out loud if necessary.

Important to do things in the correct order. One foot after the other.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 05, 2016, 06:21:26 AM: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Birthday to our DR George !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 05, 2016, 06:23:55 AM: 1956 CANDIDE, great score and fantastic orchestrations by Hershy Kay.

1971 FOLLIES or 1979 SWEENEY TODD, Sondheim's best scores and Tunick's greatest orchestrations.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 05, 2016, 06:26:41 AM: I'm lazy today. DR Elmore's answers are worth copying. I'll toss WEST SIDE STORY into the mix.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 05, 2016, 07:15:53 AM: Happy Birthday, George!

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh119/RonPulliam/50th%20Birthday%20-%202.jpg)
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 05, 2016, 07:17:39 AM: Last night I dreamed of Villa Bougainvillea, the toponym of my house on Lago Patria north of Naples, Italy.

It's one of the most magical places I've ever experienced. Love it - and my memories of it - to this day.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 05, 2016, 07:18:02 AM: Mornin'!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 05, 2016, 07:19:06 AM: Today is May 5th, 2016.

Today is Employee Appreciation Day for the General Services Agency

From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., all the employees of GSA (County of Alameda) will be celebrating themselves off-site.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 05, 2016, 07:19:48 AM: Today is May 5th, 2016.

Today is "Cinco de Mayo" everywhere.

Cinco do Mayo is the "theme" of GSA's Employee Appreciation Day.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 05, 2016, 07:20:06 AM: There's gonna be tacos and frijoles and refried beans.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 05, 2016, 07:21:01 AM: Ole!

Page 3!
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2016, 07:26:17 AM: Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2016, 07:26:28 AM: Happy birthday, George!
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2016, 07:27:21 AM: TOD:

Jubilee or Leave It to Me! Actually, just about any Cole Porter musical.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 05, 2016, 07:29:07 AM: I found this on Facebook a few days ago and had to save it and share it with you all. It's another "toponym" and this could be very useful for all of us!

Growlery!

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh119/RonPulliam/Growlery.jpg)
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 05, 2016, 07:31:38 AM: TOD:

"Oklahoma"
"The King and I"
"South Pacific"
"A Little Night Music"
"Follies"
"On A Clear Day You Can See Forever"
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Post by: Jane on May 05, 2016, 08:04:48 AM: Quote from: Jrand65 on May 05, 2016, 06:10:32 AM
DR CILLA LIZ - I have a fossil bed at my house. I sleep in it!

;D
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Post by: Matthew on May 05, 2016, 08:18:03 AM: Hello
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Post by: Matthew on May 05, 2016, 08:18:20 AM: I popped in to wish DR George a

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
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Post by: Matthew on May 05, 2016, 08:18:28 AM: Maybe I'll stick around
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Post by: Jane on May 05, 2016, 08:20:21 AM: DR George,

(http://happybirthdaycakeimages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/50th-birthday-cake-for-mom.jpg)
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 05, 2016, 08:32:39 AM: Quote from: Jrand65 on May 05, 2016, 06:10:32 AM
DR CILLA LIZ - I have a fossil bed at my house. I sleep in it!

LOL!
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 05, 2016, 08:34:24 AM: HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR GEORGE!!!!!
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 05, 2016, 08:35:05 AM: I am at home waiting for the plumber to come back with the parts to fix my leaky faucet.
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 05, 2016, 08:35:49 AM: It's a beautiful day here. The weather this week has been incredible
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 05, 2016, 08:36:57 AM: Good to see DR Matthew. Are you back where you belong?
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 05, 2016, 08:37:19 AM: DRs Ginny and Jrand65 --

I was taking a look at the distance between us for a possible meetup next Wednesday, and I hadn't realized that Greencastle (is that exactly where you are, DR Jrand65?) is so far west in the state. I know you have a rehearsal, and that transportation could be iffy. What I'd propose is for me to plan on driving over there on my NEXT visit later this summer. Would that be okay?

This way, I can see DR Ginny on Wednesday, and what I'd like to do after that is head into Columbus for a visit with my aunt and uncle who have been going through some stuff and whom I haven't seen for over a year. Otherwise, I'd be happy to drive all the way over this time, like, in the morning, and catch DR Ginny later in the day (providing that would have worked for her, of course), but with the aunt and uncle thing, doing all of this in one day will present some challenges.

Let me know how that sounds. I'll be sorry to miss you this trip but let's plan on doing it right the next time. And DR Ginny, let me know when and where you'd like to meet on Wednesday. Shall we do lunch?
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Post by: Jennifer on May 05, 2016, 09:22:40 AM: Happy Birthday DR George! Hope you have a wonderful day!
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Post by: Jane on May 05, 2016, 09:51:03 AM: There is always that one neighbor. Being in a condo this one has power and we have to be careful.
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Post by: Jane on May 05, 2016, 09:51:27 AM: Aside from the one neighbor we like everyone else. :)
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Post by: Matthew on May 05, 2016, 09:54:22 AM: Quote from: ChasSmith on May 05, 2016, 08:36:57 AM
Good to see DR Matthew. Are you back where you belong?

After being away from lights of 14th street, sure
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 05, 2016, 10:15:07 AM: I found this fascinating link (http://www.lettersofnote.com/2012/09/i-have-not-shot-her-yet.html) on Facebook. It's a Dorothy Parker letter, written from her hospital room in 1927.

Enjoy!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 05, 2016, 10:16:15 AM: Quote from: Matthew on May 05, 2016, 09:54:22 AM
Quote from: ChasSmith on May 05, 2016, 08:36:57 AM
Good to see DR Matthew. Are you back where you belong?

After being away from lights of 14th street, sure

So you are now into your personal haze?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 05, 2016, 10:35:44 AM: People come and go so fast on this here blog!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 05, 2016, 10:36:05 AM: I never seem to be here when vixmom is posting. We must keep different hours or something! :-*
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 05, 2016, 10:37:13 AM: There is hardly anyone here in the office this morning. Most folks are already out at the site where the appreciation event will be held.

The stragglers among us all took public transit to work and are wondering who'll be driving so they can tag along.

I have a full car.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 05, 2016, 10:37:58 AM: Three here in the office will be driving to the event, but they won't be returning to work after (even though it ends at 1:30 p.m.).

Sigh. I'll be driving back.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 05, 2016, 10:38:23 AM: Just me and nobody else here on the blog at the moment.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 05, 2016, 10:38:32 AM: Not even a "guest".
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 05, 2016, 10:38:40 AM: Page 4
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2016, 11:07:50 AM: Quote from: Matthew on May 05, 2016, 09:54:22 AM
Quote from: ChasSmith on May 05, 2016, 08:36:57 AM
Good to see DR Matthew. Are you back where you belong?

After being away from lights of 14th street, sure

How was Sunset Blvd?
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Post by: Jane on May 05, 2016, 11:08:06 AM: Sorry I missed you Ron.
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Post by: Jane on May 05, 2016, 11:12:23 AM: Yesterday I mentioned it was difficult getting hired, at seventeen, for my first job because I looked like a baby.

Our friend that we reconnected with sent this photo. I must have been close to 19. I can tell because my hair is just growing back after I was given a Twiggy haircut to remove all the dyed blond hair. I hated being called Twiggy everywhere I went. Now I wish there had been at least one photo of me with my short cut while it still looked good.

So here is an awful photo of me, with my in-between hairdo, looking rather startled. I do however, look like a baby.
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Post by: Jane on May 05, 2016, 11:13:32 AM: Hmmm, I rotated the photo and it should have been ok. Sorry, I don't know how to fix it.

I think Keith looks great in it.
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Post by: John G. on May 05, 2016, 11:14:07 AM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on May 05, 2016, 10:15:07 AM
I found this fascinating link (http://www.lettersofnote.com/2012/09/i-have-not-shot-her-yet.html) on Facebook. It's a Dorothy Parker letter, written from her hospital room in 1927.

Enjoy!

Hysterically funny.
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Post by: Jane on May 05, 2016, 11:21:18 AM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on May 05, 2016, 10:15:07 AM
I found this fascinating link (http://www.lettersofnote.com/2012/09/i-have-not-shot-her-yet.html) on Facebook. It's a Dorothy Parker letter, written from her hospital room in 1927.

Enjoy!

This was fun. Thank you :)
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 11:24:41 AM: Quote from: vixmom on May 05, 2016, 04:03:01 AM
Happy happy birthday to our beloved George...wishing you joy and love and key chains

Thanks, Vixmom!
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 11:29:43 AM: Quote from: FJL on May 05, 2016, 04:29:22 AM
Happy birthday, dear DR George!

And they say it's good luck to hit a HHW milestone on your birthday - you're so close to 56,000!!!

Thanks, Fred! And here it is!

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/GPDs%2056000th_zpsyqqb2vzf.png)

:D
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 11:31:44 AM: Quote from: ChasSmith on May 05, 2016, 05:45:09 AM
A very happy birthday to DR George!

Thanks, ChasSmith!
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 11:32:04 AM: Gratuitous Post #100!
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 11:32:21 AM: Quote from: Druxy on May 05, 2016, 05:58:49 AM
Happy Birthday, George!

Thanks, Druxy!
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 11:33:07 AM: Quote from: Kerry on May 05, 2016, 06:04:05 AM
Happy Birthday to our DR GEORGE!!!

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=4663.0;attach=6986;image)

Thanks, Kerry!
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 11:34:28 AM: Quote from: ChasSmith on May 05, 2016, 06:07:57 AM
I love probing the sitz. There, I've said it. Now you know. It's good to have it off my chest.

ChasSmith, there is no shame. As Sondheim wrote, "you are not alone"...in your love of probing the sitz.

;)
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 11:34:57 AM: Quote from: Jrand65 on May 05, 2016, 06:09:50 AM
Happy Birthday DR GEORGE!!

Thanks, Jrand!
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 11:35:58 AM: Quote from: Jrand65 on May 05, 2016, 06:11:37 AM
Last night I did okay on my song! Or so I was told. ....

That's great, Jrand! It will only get better.
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 11:36:58 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on May 05, 2016, 06:21:26 AM
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Birthday to our DR George !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks, Larry! Did you get my response to your e-mail? It kind of looked like it didn't work, but I hope it did.
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 11:38:00 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on May 05, 2016, 06:23:55 AM
1971 FOLLIES or 1979 SWEENEY TODD, Sondheim's best scores and Tunick's greatest orchestrations.

Topic of the Day: Ditto to either of these, but I lean a little more towards FOLLIES, but SWEENEY TODD is a very close second.
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 11:38:15 AM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on May 05, 2016, 07:15:53 AM
Happy Birthday, George!

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh119/RonPulliam/50th%20Birthday%20-%202.jpg)

Thanks, Ron!
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 11:42:33 AM: Quote from: John G. on May 05, 2016, 07:26:28 AM
Happy birthday, George!

Thanks, John!
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Post by: Jane on May 05, 2016, 11:42:46 AM: Quote from: George on May 05, 2016, 11:29:43 AM
Quote from: FJL on May 05, 2016, 04:29:22 AM
Happy birthday, dear DR George!

And they say it's good luck to hit a HHW milestone on your birthday - you're so close to 56,000!!!

Thanks, Fred! And here it is!

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/GPDs%2056000th_zpsyqqb2vzf.png)

:D

Congratulations :)
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 11:43:31 AM: Quote from: Matthew on May 05, 2016, 08:18:20 AM
I popped in to wish DR George a

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Thanks, Matthew!
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 11:43:54 AM: Quote from: Jane on May 05, 2016, 08:20:21 AM
DR George,

(http://happybirthdaycakeimages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/50th-birthday-cake-for-mom.jpg)

Thanks, Jane! That cake looks absolutely delish!!
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 11:44:16 AM: Quote from: Cillaliz on May 05, 2016, 08:34:24 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR GEORGE!!!!!

Thanks, Cillaliz!
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 11:45:55 AM: Quote from: Jennifer on May 05, 2016, 09:22:40 AM
Happy Birthday DR George! Hope you have a wonderful day!

Thanks, Jennifer!
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 05, 2016, 11:51:06 AM: Yes DR CHAS SMITH that will be just fine. I do suggest that you spend as much time with DR GINNY and RICHARD as possible, because they are fine folks and worth every moment!
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 05, 2016, 11:51:22 AM: LOL @ the letter @ DR RLP's link.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 05, 2016, 11:51:51 AM: Congratulations to Birthday DR GEORGE on his millstone.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 05, 2016, 11:52:55 AM: Tonight I am in only one scene that is being rehearsed, but there are also a couple of dance numbers....so I shall be there to supervise said rhythmic movement.
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 11:53:01 AM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on May 05, 2016, 10:15:07 AM
I found this fascinating link (http://www.lettersofnote.com/2012/09/i-have-not-shot-her-yet.html) on Facebook. It's a Dorothy Parker letter, written from her hospital room in 1927.

Enjoy!

That's funny!
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 05, 2016, 11:53:39 AM: Tonight begins TCM's month long Thursday Night Spotlight on American International Pictures.....Attack of the Puppet People is on at 3 a.m. EST.....
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 11:54:47 AM: PAGE FIVE AT 11:54:47 AM (according to my computer display) DANCE!!
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 05, 2016, 11:54:48 AM: Page Five Susan Gordon and AOPP Prop Dance.

(http://susangordon.info/images/puppet2t.jpg)
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Post by: Jane on May 05, 2016, 11:54:52 AM: Quote from: George on May 05, 2016, 11:43:54 AM
Quote from: Jane on May 05, 2016, 08:20:21 AM
DR George,

Thanks, Jane! That cake looks absolutely delish!!

I know you like a good chocolate cake.
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 11:55:44 AM: Quote from: Jane on May 05, 2016, 11:42:46 AM
Quote from: George on May 05, 2016, 11:29:43 AM
Quote from: FJL on May 05, 2016, 04:29:22 AM
Happy birthday, dear DR George!

And they say it's good luck to hit a HHW milestone on your birthday - you're so close to 56,000!!!

Thanks, Fred! And here it is!

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/GPDs%2056000th_zpsyqqb2vzf.png)

:D

Congratulations :)

Thanks again, Jane!
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Post by: Jane on May 05, 2016, 11:55:54 AM: Quote from: Jrand65 on May 05, 2016, 11:54:48 AM
Page Five Susan Gordon and AOPP Prop Dance.

(http://susangordon.info/images/puppet2t.jpg)

I don't remember this. What is it from?
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 11:56:24 AM: Quote from: Jrand65 on May 05, 2016, 11:51:51 AM
Congratulations to Birthday DR GEORGE on his millstone.

Thanks again, Jrand!
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Post by: bk on May 05, 2016, 11:57:27 AM: I'm up, I'm up - I had at least ten hours of glorious sleep. Of course I'm groggy now and have a bit of a headache, but I really needed the sleep.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 05, 2016, 12:00:33 PM: Quote from: George on May 05, 2016, 11:36:58 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on May 05, 2016, 06:21:26 AM
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Birthday to our DR George !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks, Larry! Did you get my response to your e-mail? It kind of looked like it didn't work, but I hope it did.

Yep! No expensive gifts?

And I am home from a delightful day at City Center! Tonight I am heading out to see a new documentary on conductor and choral arranger/director Robert shaw, which I believe our E&T DR edisaurus edited/.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 05, 2016, 12:01:12 PM: Quote from: Jrand65 on May 05, 2016, 11:53:39 AM
Tonight begins TCM's month long Thursday Night Spotlight on American International Pictures.....Attack of the Puppet People is on at 3 a.m. EST.....

Oy! Thanks for the warning!
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Post by: Ginny on May 05, 2016, 12:02:07 PM: Thursday afternoon greetings! I was out of the house before 8:30am to be at the New Lebanon branch of my former employer for the first meeting of a 6-week collage/art journaling class. My back-roads route was so rural that I crossed Chicken Bristle Road.
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Post by: Ginny on May 05, 2016, 12:02:42 PM: Happiest of birthdays to DR George!
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Post by: Ginny on May 05, 2016, 12:07:03 PM: DR Jane, even sideways I think you look like Natalie Wood in that photo.
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Post by: Jane on May 05, 2016, 12:09:52 PM: Quote from: Ginny on May 05, 2016, 12:07:03 PM
DR Jane, even sideways I think you look like Natalie Wood in that photo.

THANK YOU! Natalie Wood at what age ;)
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 05, 2016, 12:11:02 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on May 05, 2016, 12:00:33 PM
Quote from: George on May 05, 2016, 11:36:58 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on May 05, 2016, 06:21:26 AM
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Birthday to our DR George !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks, Larry! Did you get my response to your e-mail? It kind of looked like it didn't work, but I hope it did.

Yep! No expensive gifts?

And I am home from a delightful day at City Center! Tonight I am heading out to see a new documentary on conductor and choral arranger/director Robert shaw, which I believe our E&T DR edisaurus edited/.

Fantastic! I will look forward to seeing that one of these days.

I didn't meet him, but I was around when he came to Cleveland to guest conduct. I remember sitting in on at least one rehearsal at Severance Hall when he took the Cleveland Orchestra through the Prologue to Boito's MEFISTOFELE. I'd listened to the Toscanini recording featuring - what else? - The Robert Shaw Chorale, over and over and over, and boy, was that a treat.

Haven't listened to many of his Atlanta recordings, but I liked his CARMINA BURANA quite a bit.
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Post by: Ginny on May 05, 2016, 12:11:50 PM: DR ChasSmith, the only thing on my calendar for next Wednesday is "Keep open for ChasSmith," so whatever works for you works for us. If you'll be on your way to Columbus, it makes sense to meet somewhere along I-71. Have you been to the Golden Lamb in Lebanon?
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 05, 2016, 12:12:59 PM: Quote from: Ginny on May 05, 2016, 12:02:07 PM
My back-roads route was so rural that I crossed Chicken Bristle Road.

Oh my. Does that make an appearance in DR Elmore's Appalachian piece?
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 12:14:53 PM: Quote from: Ginny on May 05, 2016, 12:02:42 PM
Happiest of birthdays to DR George!

Thanks, Ginny!
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Post by: Ginny on May 05, 2016, 12:20:06 PM: Quote from: Jane on May 05, 2016, 12:09:52 PM
Quote from: Ginny on May 05, 2016, 12:07:03 PM
DR Jane, even sideways I think you look like Natalie Wood in that photo.

THANK YOU! Natalie Wood at what age ;)

I don't know - somewhere between Miracle on 34th Street and Marjorie Morningstar?
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 05, 2016, 12:20:42 PM: Quote from: Ginny on May 05, 2016, 12:11:50 PM
DR ChasSmith, the only thing on my calendar for next Wednesday is "Keep open for ChasSmith," so whatever works for you works for us. If you'll be on your way to Columbus, it makes sense to meet somewhere along I-71. Have you been to the Golden Lamb in Lebanon?

No, I sure haven't. Anyplace in your general area will be fine. I can come up I-75 just as easily, and head back over to I-71 afterwards, so anything you want to do will be fine for me, too!
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 05, 2016, 12:21:51 PM: I guess we know what former DR MBarnum will be doing this month!
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Post by: Ginny on May 05, 2016, 12:21:51 PM: Quote from: ChasSmith on May 05, 2016, 12:12:59 PM
Quote from: Ginny on May 05, 2016, 12:02:07 PM
My back-roads route was so rural that I crossed Chicken Bristle Road.

Oh my. Does that make an appearance in DR Elmore's Appalachian piece?

It very well could, DR ChasSmith. There is a Chicken Bristle, Kentucky (also Illinois).
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 05, 2016, 12:22:31 PM: Quote from: Ginny on May 05, 2016, 12:21:51 PM
Quote from: ChasSmith on May 05, 2016, 12:12:59 PM
Quote from: Ginny on May 05, 2016, 12:02:07 PM
My back-roads route was so rural that I crossed Chicken Bristle Road.

Oh my. Does that make an appearance in DR Elmore's Appalachian piece?

It very well could, DR ChasSmith. There is a Chicken Bristle, Kentucky (also Illinois).

See? You learn something every day on haineshisway.com!
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Post by: Ginny on May 05, 2016, 12:22:38 PM: Quote from: ChasSmith on May 05, 2016, 12:20:42 PM
Quote from: Ginny on May 05, 2016, 12:11:50 PM
DR ChasSmith, the only thing on my calendar for next Wednesday is "Keep open for ChasSmith," so whatever works for you works for us. If you'll be on your way to Columbus, it makes sense to meet somewhere along I-71. Have you been to the Golden Lamb in Lebanon?

No, I sure haven't. Anyplace in your general area will be fine. I can come up I-75 just as easily, and head back over to I-71 afterwards, so anything you want to do will be fine for me, too!

What part of Cincinnati are you coming from?
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Post by: Jane on May 05, 2016, 12:23:29 PM: Quote from: Ginny on May 05, 2016, 12:20:06 PM
Quote from: Jane on May 05, 2016, 12:09:52 PM
Quote from: Ginny on May 05, 2016, 12:07:03 PM
DR Jane, even sideways I think you look like Natalie Wood in that photo.

THANK YOU! Natalie Wood at what age ;)

I don't know - somewhere between Miracle on 34th Street and Marjorie Morningstar?

Somewhere between looking like a baby and my actual age ;D
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 05, 2016, 12:24:20 PM: Quote from: Ginny on May 05, 2016, 12:22:38 PM
Quote from: ChasSmith on May 05, 2016, 12:20:42 PM
Quote from: Ginny on May 05, 2016, 12:11:50 PM
DR ChasSmith, the only thing on my calendar for next Wednesday is "Keep open for ChasSmith," so whatever works for you works for us. If you'll be on your way to Columbus, it makes sense to meet somewhere along I-71. Have you been to the Golden Lamb in Lebanon?

No, I sure haven't. Anyplace in your general area will be fine. I can come up I-75 just as easily, and head back over to I-71 afterwards, so anything you want to do will be fine for me, too!

What part of Cincinnati are you coming from?

Far east, Anderson Township, is where I will have been staying and visiting. But I'll be in the downtown/mid-city area for a little bit that morning, so I can come up either highway. Doesn't matter at all to me.
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Post by: Ginny on May 05, 2016, 12:32:16 PM: Richard suggests the O'Charley's at I-75 and 122, which is the Middletown exit (#32). From there you could continue up 75 to 675 around Dayton and pick up 70 to Columbus.
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Post by: Ginny on May 05, 2016, 12:32:46 PM: Quote from: Jane on May 05, 2016, 12:23:29 PM
Quote from: Ginny on May 05, 2016, 12:20:06 PM
Quote from: Jane on May 05, 2016, 12:09:52 PM
Quote from: Ginny on May 05, 2016, 12:07:03 PM
DR Jane, even sideways I think you look like Natalie Wood in that photo.

THANK YOU! Natalie Wood at what age ;)

I don't know - somewhere between Miracle on 34th Street and Marjorie Morningstar?

Somewhere between looking like a baby and my actual age ;D

Something like that...
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 05, 2016, 12:37:29 PM: Quote from: Ginny on May 05, 2016, 12:32:16 PM
Richard suggests the O'Charley's at I-75 and 122, which is the Middletown exit (#32). From there you could continue up 75 to 675 around Dayton and pick up 70 to Columbus.

That sounds fine, too. Hey, I'm pretty easy! :)
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Post by: Ginny on May 05, 2016, 12:39:48 PM: Quote from: ChasSmith on May 05, 2016, 12:37:29 PM
Quote from: Ginny on May 05, 2016, 12:32:16 PM
Richard suggests the O'Charley's at I-75 and 122, which is the Middletown exit (#32). From there you could continue up 75 to 675 around Dayton and pick up 70 to Columbus.

That sounds fine, too. Hey, I'm pretty easy! :)

OK, you tell us what time and we'll be there. I'll PM my cell phone number so you can call or text, if necessary.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 05, 2016, 01:36:44 PM: DR JANE that's just a publicity photo from ATTACK OF THE PUPPET PEOPLE. Susan played a Brownie in the movie.....but she got to be on the set with the great props, too.
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Post by: Matthew on May 05, 2016, 01:45:44 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on May 05, 2016, 10:16:15 AM
Quote from: Matthew on May 05, 2016, 09:54:22 AM
Quote from: ChasSmith on May 05, 2016, 08:36:57 AM
Good to see DR Matthew. Are you back where you belong?

After being away from lights of 14th street, sure

So you are now into your personal haze?

I travel in my own haze constantly
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Post by: Matthew on May 05, 2016, 01:48:37 PM: Quote from: John G. on May 05, 2016, 11:07:50 AM
Quote from: Matthew on May 05, 2016, 09:54:22 AM
Quote from: ChasSmith on May 05, 2016, 08:36:57 AM
Good to see DR Matthew. Are you back where you belong?

After being away from lights of 14th street, sure

How was Sunset Blvd?

Sunset exceeded all expectations. Stripped down to the music and lyrics which made the storytelling even more powerful. Glenn was amazing, her vocals were very different from her first go 'round, especially since the CD was made. I fell in love all over again with her and the piece.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 05, 2016, 02:08:03 PM: Well, damn, that sounds good.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 05, 2016, 02:38:02 PM: Rotated in Photobucket:

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh119/RonPulliam/US%20with%20Paul.jpg)
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 03:00:38 PM: Quote from: Matthew on May 05, 2016, 01:48:37 PM
Quote from: John G. on May 05, 2016, 11:07:50 AM
Quote from: Matthew on May 05, 2016, 09:54:22 AM
Quote from: ChasSmith on May 05, 2016, 08:36:57 AM
Good to see DR Matthew. Are you back where you belong?

After being away from lights of 14th street, sure

How was Sunset Blvd?

Sunset exceeded all expectations. Stripped down to the music and lyrics which made the storytelling even more powerful. Glenn was amazing, her vocals were very different from her first go 'round, especially since the CD was made. I fell in love all over again with her and the piece.

Nice!
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Post by: Jane on May 05, 2016, 03:19:38 PM: Quote from: Jrand65 on May 05, 2016, 01:36:44 PM
DR JANE that's just a publicity photo from ATTACK OF THE PUPPET PEOPLE. Susan played a Brownie in the movie.....but she got to be on the set with the great props, too.

Thanks, now I know why I don't remember it. I never saw the movie.
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Post by: Jane on May 05, 2016, 03:21:02 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on May 05, 2016, 02:38:02 PM
Rotated in Photobucket:

Thank you, I think. I look less startled sideways ;D
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Post by: Jeanne on May 05, 2016, 04:12:50 PM: Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on May 05, 2016, 04:13:42 PM: Happy Birthday to DR GEORGE!

I hope you have a GREAT day!
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Post by: Jeanne on May 05, 2016, 04:14:37 PM: The weather has been quite cool here lately--60s and often overcast. I know many people will complain, but I LIKE it.
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Post by: Jeanne on May 05, 2016, 04:15:17 PM: Welcome back to DR Matthew.
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Post by: Jeanne on May 05, 2016, 04:18:05 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on May 05, 2016, 07:29:07 AM
I found this on Facebook a few days ago and had to save it and share it with you all. It's another "toponym" and this could be very useful for all of us!

Growlery!

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh119/RonPulliam/Growlery.jpg)

I love the idea. So often people try to cheer you up when you're out of sorts, when you'd often be better off if they just left you alone. IMO.
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Post by: Jane on May 05, 2016, 04:18:39 PM: Quote from: Matthew on May 05, 2016, 08:18:28 AM
Maybe I'll stick around

Please do.
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Post by: Jeanne on May 05, 2016, 04:18:44 PM: TTFN.
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Post by: KevinH on May 05, 2016, 04:21:58 PM: Happy, Happy Birthday to DR George!
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Post by: KevinH on May 05, 2016, 04:22:35 PM: Happy Birthday to Sandy Bainum too!
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 04:24:03 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on May 05, 2016, 04:13:42 PM
Happy Birthday to DR GEORGE!

I hope you have a GREAT day!

Thanks, Jeanne! So far, so good!
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 04:24:16 PM: Quote from: KevinH on May 05, 2016, 04:21:58 PM
Happy, Happy Birthday to DR George!

Thanks, KevinH!
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Post by: KevinH on May 05, 2016, 04:29:08 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on May 05, 2016, 10:15:07 AM
I found this fascinating link (http://www.lettersofnote.com/2012/09/i-have-not-shot-her-yet.html) on Facebook. It's a Dorothy Parker letter, written from her hospital room in 1927.

Enjoy!

Very funny!
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Post by: KevinH on May 05, 2016, 04:30:53 PM: I have finished reading Patrick Bronstein Presents. I enjoyed it very much and only wished it were longer!
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Post by: Laura on May 05, 2016, 04:45:06 PM: Good afternoon.
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Post by: Laura on May 05, 2016, 04:45:18 PM: Happy Birthday, George!
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 04:51:38 PM: Quote from: Laura on May 05, 2016, 04:45:18 PM
Happy Birthday, George!

Thanks, Laura!
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 05, 2016, 05:15:46 PM: I am home from the showing. It was nice to see DR edisaurus and Peter Miller, her cohort-in-crime on "Jews In Baseball" and Sacco and Vanzetti." The film was wonderful and quie moving.
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Post by: Jane on May 05, 2016, 05:35:40 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on May 05, 2016, 05:15:46 PM
I am home from the showing. It was nice to see DR edisaurus and Peter Miller, her cohort-in-crime on "Jews In Baseball" and Sacco and Vanzetti." The film was wonderful and quie moving.

Thanks for the report ☺
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 06:18:52 PM: Well, it's time (yet again) for me to leave work and go to the theater. Tonight is our $5 preview/final dress rehearsal before we open tomorrow.
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 06:19:19 PM: The show will be good...hopefully, the audiences will be, too. ::)

;)
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 06:19:31 PM: But...
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 06:19:38 PM: ...before I go...
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 06:19:46 PM: PAGE SEVEN DANCE!!
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 06:20:00 PM: Be back later!
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 05, 2016, 06:31:18 PM: That's a great picture DR JANE - no matter which way it is facing!
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 05, 2016, 06:31:34 PM: After tonight's rehearsal, I will spend some time in the growlery.
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Post by: Matthew on May 05, 2016, 06:51:20 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on May 05, 2016, 05:15:46 PM
I am home from the showing. It was nice to see DR edisaurus and Peter Miller, her cohort-in-crime on "Jews In Baseball" and Sacco and Vanzetti." The film was wonderful and quie moving.

I should wear my glasses - I read the first line as

"I'm home from showering"
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Post by: Matthew on May 05, 2016, 06:52:41 PM: Bike ride finished. Fried Rice and Korean Spare ribs for dinner... courtesy of the Trader Joes
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Post by: Jane on May 05, 2016, 06:54:24 PM: Quote from: Jrand65 on May 05, 2016, 06:31:18 PM
That's a great picture DR JANE - no matter which way it is facing!

Thank you.
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Post by: vixmom on May 05, 2016, 07:17:36 PM: Loved the Dorothy Parker letter, Ron, thank you for posting it
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Post by: vixmom on May 05, 2016, 07:20:47 PM: I am quite pleased that you had a nice day , Elmore
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Post by: vixmom on May 05, 2016, 07:21:38 PM: I expect to see photographic evidence of the Midwest HHW get together
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Post by: vixmom on May 05, 2016, 07:24:59 PM: Tonight was Ascension Day and our church (Ascension Lutheran) hosted a service for all the local Lutheran congregations. It was a really lovely service with music provided by a choir made up of members of the various churches .
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Post by: vixmom on May 05, 2016, 07:29:19 PM: Afterwards we had a reception with light refreshments . I am quite glad that I went
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Post by: vixmom on May 05, 2016, 07:32:26 PM: And today the boss decided to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. He treated us all to a meal for the local Mexican restaurant I had a very nice chicken quesadilla We also shared a bottle of some tasty sangria
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 07:38:52 PM: Quote from: vixmom on May 05, 2016, 07:32:26 PM
And today the boss decided to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. He treated us all to a meal for the local Mexican restaurant I had a very nice chicken quesadilla We also shared a bottle of some tasty sangria

That's great, Vixmom! My Expresso [sic] Burrito was excellent.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 05, 2016, 07:43:30 PM: That chicken quesadilla and sangria sound fine to me.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 05, 2016, 07:44:36 PM: I am back from an EXCELLENT

high school opening night production of

In the Heights.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 05, 2016, 07:44:53 PM: I seriously might return tomorrow night just to take it in again.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 05, 2016, 07:45:32 PM: If I'm packed tomorrow and ready to blow this jernt Saturday morning, I could do that.
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 07:47:35 PM: Quote from: George on May 05, 2016, 01:11:15 AM
Today at work, my staff are taking me out to lunch at Plaza Jalisco. ;D

I can't believe that I forgot to mention it when we got back but lunch at Plaza Jalisco was very good.
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 07:48:48 PM: Everyone seemed to enjoy what they got except one person who got the hamburger and fries (she cannot handle any kind of spicy). She said the burger wasn't bad, just kind of bland. I got to have a few of her fries and they were very good.
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 07:49:51 PM: And we have five people so far for our $5 preview.
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 08:31:43 PM: Actually, eight people are here, plus the director.

So far, so good. :)
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 09:15:33 PM: We're at the last scene of the first act.
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 09:16:19 PM: Less than 10 (widely spaced) pages to intermission.
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 09:27:51 PM: And we're at intermission.
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 09:38:47 PM: People are enjoying the show. That's a good sign!
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 09:42:21 PM: It's time for act two.
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Post by: Jane on May 05, 2016, 09:59:48 PM: Quote from: George on May 05, 2016, 07:47:35 PM
Quote from: George on May 05, 2016, 01:11:15 AM
Today at work, my staff are taking me out to lunch at Plaza Jalisco. ;D

I can't believe that I forgot to mention it when we got back but lunch at Plaza Jalisco was very good.

😍
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Post by: TCB on May 05, 2016, 10:25:37 PM: Good evening!
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Post by: TCB on May 05, 2016, 10:26:06 PM: One more post.
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Post by: TCB on May 05, 2016, 10:26:38 PM: Eight!
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Post by: TCB on May 05, 2016, 10:27:38 PM: This jet lag is driving me crazy.
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Post by: TCB on May 05, 2016, 10:28:13 PM: I was awake and out of bed before six.
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Post by: TCB on May 05, 2016, 10:37:44 PM: No nap today, but I fell asleep during the evening news.
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Post by: TCB on May 05, 2016, 10:41:15 PM: Welcome, 5 Guests!
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Post by: TCB on May 05, 2016, 10:42:17 PM: May I have your names please?
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Post by: TCB on May 05, 2016, 10:45:48 PM: I am getting tired this evening, so that is a good sign.
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Post by: TCB on May 05, 2016, 10:46:41 PM: Tomorrow night I am going to see NOISES OFF.
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Post by: TCB on May 05, 2016, 10:48:09 PM: That should keep me awake.
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Post by: TCB on May 05, 2016, 10:48:45 PM: No guarantees for the drive home, though.
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Post by: TCB on May 05, 2016, 10:50:42 PM: George's show must be over by now.
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Post by: TCB on May 05, 2016, 10:51:10 PM: Time to change computers.
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Post by: bk on May 05, 2016, 11:03:36 PM: Back from our run-through and then dinner at Genghis Cohen, which was deelish.
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Post by: TCB on May 05, 2016, 11:15:13 PM: Quote from: bk on May 05, 2016, 11:03:36 PM
Back from our run-through and then dinner at Genghis Cohen, which was deelish.

Someday, I would love to eat at Genghis Cohen.
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Post by: TCB on May 05, 2016, 11:30:47 PM: Our five Guests have left the building!
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Post by: TCB on May 05, 2016, 11:35:22 PM: Eight pages. On a Thursday. Very nice!
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Post by: TCB on May 05, 2016, 11:39:21 PM: BK has left the building.
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Post by: TCB on May 05, 2016, 11:41:40 PM: The weather was beautiful today in the Northwet.
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Post by: TCB on May 05, 2016, 11:49:24 PM: It is supposed to remain beautiful all week.
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Post by: TCB on May 05, 2016, 11:54:32 PM: I am having trouble making conversation with myself tonight.
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Post by: TCB on May 06, 2016, 12:37:22 AM: Well, I guess I should turn in for the night.
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Post by: TCB on May 06, 2016, 12:37:51 AM: Good night!
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Post by: George on May 06, 2016, 12:41:12 AM: Quote from: TCB on May 05, 2016, 10:46:41 PM
Tomorrow night I am going to see NOISES OFF.

That sounds like fun! I've never seen it, but I played Tim Allgood in a local production here in Olympia some 20 years ago or so. Tom, that's where I met Stacie Hart who was in "Last Night of Ballyhoo."
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Post by: George on May 06, 2016, 12:41:39 AM: Quote from: TCB on May 05, 2016, 10:50:42 PM
George's show must be over by now.

It was over at about 10:30 or so, but we stayed because they had a little birthday party for me!
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Post by: George on May 06, 2016, 12:42:09 AM: Our director, pug, got a Snickers cake and it was VERY good. :D
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Post by: George on May 06, 2016, 12:42:59 AM: People hung out and chatted and had cake.
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Post by: George on May 06, 2016, 12:44:00 AM: There was some political discussions, but since we were mostly on the same side of the spectrum, it was a lot of preaching to the choir.

;)
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Post by: George on May 06, 2016, 12:44:21 AM: We didn't leave until a little after midnight.
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Post by: George on May 06, 2016, 12:44:33 AM: But yet again, I left my tablet at the theater. :P
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Post by: George on May 06, 2016, 12:45:16 AM: And since we're so close...
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Post by: George on May 06, 2016, 12:46:12 AM: PAGE 9 DANCE!!
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Post by: George on May 06, 2016, 12:46:38 AM: Not only did I leave my tablet at the theater, I also forgot the money till.
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Post by: George on May 06, 2016, 12:47:09 AM: Dopey me! (I think that's a NOISES OFF! reference.)
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Post by: George on May 06, 2016, 12:47:20 AM: But it'll be safe there. I just need to get there early enough tomorrow to count what money we made tonight, which will not be a problem...nor a lot. ::)

;)
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Post by: George on May 06, 2016, 12:57:39 AM: Well, I need to get to sleep now. So, thanks again for all the birthday wishes! I had a fun day and can't wait for the next 50 years!!

Good night! :D