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Title: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: bk on May 20, 2016, 01:26:34 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes spoke of the final three, and now it is time for you to post until the final three cows come home.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: bk on May 20, 2016, 01:27:17 AM
And the word of the day is: INSPISSATE!
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Post by: FJL on May 20, 2016, 03:11:08 AM
First after BK!!!
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Post by: Michael on May 20, 2016, 03:24:31 AM
good morning to all
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Post by: vixmom on May 20, 2016, 05:17:00 AM
Bk that American Theatre guy sounds like a self important ass
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Post by: vixmom on May 20, 2016, 05:22:07 AM
John G. This may be too late but a Skip has in the past allowed me to share so

For six hard boiled eggs   Mash yolks with  2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons mayo, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons crumbled bleu  cheese, salt & pepper to taste  3 tablespoons bacon bits (reserve a little for garnish)

The bleu cheese and the bacon.   Oh my.  I generally expend the recipe to. 2 or 3 dozen eggs depending on the crowd because people will eat 4 or 6 of the halves.... They are sooooo good
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Post by: vixmom on May 20, 2016, 05:22:42 AM
Well I thought I would be st work 30 minutes ago but I slept in....  Have a good day all
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 20, 2016, 05:22:50 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 20, 2016, 05:27:19 AM
Good morning, all!
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: ChasSmith on May 20, 2016, 05:28:28 AM
I read vixmom's Tale of the Office Computer before hitting the sack last night.  And I tell you -- Jean-Paul Sartre has nothing on vixmom when it comes to knowing the ins and outs of Hell.  She's got it down, man.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: elmore3003 on May 20, 2016, 05:28:44 AM
Last night the Tylenol PM took about 5 hours to kick in, so I tossed and turned in the dark from 9:30 to some time past 11 before I finally fell asleep.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: elmore3003 on May 20, 2016, 05:29:23 AM
Today is another day with Frank Loesser.  We're beginning at noon today.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: elmore3003 on May 20, 2016, 05:30:21 AM
Tonight I am seeing the Chase Brock Experience perform at Symphony Space on 96th Street.  I look forward to it.  there will be many friends there.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: elmore3003 on May 20, 2016, 05:32:04 AM
Bk that American Theatre guy sounds like a self important ass

Amen! What the hell point is that.  These jerks should be looking at the production for possible entry in the Festival and not to put in their two cents. 
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: elmore3003 on May 20, 2016, 05:32:38 AM
I need to call Charlotte.  I am dying to see Love and Friendship.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: elmore3003 on May 20, 2016, 05:45:25 AM
Today is Liza Doolittle Day and here's my beloved Annalene Beechey with conductor John Wilson, Anthony Edwards, Alum Armstrong, Sian Phillips, Julian Ovenden, and others from the 2012 concert.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Kerry on May 20, 2016, 05:52:37 AM
Friday sure took a long time getting here this week.
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Post by: Jane on May 20, 2016, 06:35:24 AM
Good morning.   I have actually been awake since 3:30 and am ready for a nap.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: John G. on May 20, 2016, 06:52:10 AM
Good morning, all.

Happy Liza Doolittle Day!
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Post by: John G. on May 20, 2016, 06:52:45 AM
Thanks for the recipe, Vixmom.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: John G. on May 20, 2016, 06:53:02 AM
And Skip, by extension.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: John G. on May 20, 2016, 06:55:33 AM
TOD:

DVD: Brooklyn, Macbeth

CD: Cy Coleman and His Orchestra

Car CD: Disc 16 of Martin Chuzzlewit (only 13 more to go!)
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: ChasSmith on May 20, 2016, 07:01:08 AM
Happy Doolittle to all!
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 20, 2016, 07:06:17 AM
Off with 'enry 'iggens' 'ead!!!!
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: FJL on May 20, 2016, 07:08:43 AM
John G. This may be too late but a Skip has in the past allowed me to share so

For six hard boiled eggs   Mash yolks with  2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons mayo, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons crumbled bleu  cheese, salt & pepper to taste  3 tablespoons bacon bits (reserve a little for garnish)

The bleu cheese and the bacon.   Oh my.  I generally expend the recipe to. 2 or 3 dozen eggs depending on the crowd because people will eat 4 or 6 of the halves.... They are sooooo good


It is a great recipe.   Skip confirms that there's no problem sharing it, of course!  (He's flattered.)   :)
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Jrand74 on May 20, 2016, 07:09:14 AM
I have been in a couple of DePauw productions that were then critiqued.  Both of the gentlemen seemed to be somewhat knowledgeable.....

The man talking to us about The Crucible was really very kind, only saying that some of props might have been better researched....especially since Elizabeth Proctor served coffee from a percolator with a place for an electrical cord to be attached.....

I think the best shows are invited to the annual festival and get to do a 60 minute version of the show for the BIG POOBAH JUDGES!!!!
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Jrand74 on May 20, 2016, 07:11:11 AM
Yes.....Beth March is daid, poor Beth March is daid.....    Here is a quickly put together photo [to meet an early deadline].....  Standing L-R:  Jo, Beth.  Seated L-R: Meg, Marmee, Amy  :D

(https://scontent.ford1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13267926_10209692976786373_1877082800531086392_n.jpg?oh=52456d2f8ba826bcf74c267b97827349&oe=57D15B45)
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Jrand74 on May 20, 2016, 07:11:35 AM
That photo is from a Closed Group on BookFace, so it might not show up.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: ChasSmith on May 20, 2016, 07:12:08 AM
TOD

CD: 
The Fantasticks - original cast
The Fantasticks - 2006 revival cast
The Fantasticks in Jazz - Trotter Trio

BLU:
The Fantasticks
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: ChasSmith on May 20, 2016, 07:12:58 AM
An astute person might detect a pattern there.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: ChasSmith on May 20, 2016, 07:14:00 AM
But I tried to keep it subtle.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Jrand74 on May 20, 2016, 07:14:14 AM
Show vibes for MR BK & Co.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Jrand74 on May 20, 2016, 07:15:28 AM
When it comes to subtlety, we here at HHW are the first hogs to the trough.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: John G. on May 20, 2016, 07:16:23 AM
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/3a/Fantasticks.jpg)

Page 2 Fantasticks dance!
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Druxy on May 20, 2016, 07:27:48 AM
TOD:

ONE MORE THING with Christopher Walken
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: FJL on May 20, 2016, 07:34:51 AM
"Elizabeth Proctor Served Coffee From an Electric Percolator" - that sounds like the title for something
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Amy on May 20, 2016, 07:36:28 AM
TOD:
We've been listening to "Pajama Game" to prepare for the reading performance we saw last weekend with Jason Graae, Jamon Kirsch, and Shannon Warne. It's a surprisingly wonderful compilation of songs. And the show was fantastic too - very funny!
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Amy on May 20, 2016, 07:41:37 AM
And speaking of Jason Graae, I forgot to post a couple weeks ago that we drove to Palm Springs to see his newest cabaret show "Graaetest Hits!" He was his usual fantastic self and happened to mention our very own Bruce Kimmel's name during the show about three times. The show is a mix of his usual wonderful stuff along with a bit of new stuff. He's doing the show again on June 8th at the Catalina Bar & Grill in Hollywood, for those who live in the area. I highly recommend it.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Ginny on May 20, 2016, 07:53:24 AM
Friday morning greetings!  The only thing on my calendar today is a 2:15 haircut.  Richard and I have 2 items to take to our framer and we also need to purchase a new walker for my mother.  The brakes on hers are shot, posing a fall risk when she tries to sit on the seat.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 20, 2016, 08:38:29 AM
An astute person might detect a pattern there.

I'm Episcopalian, not astute.  But I detect you're immersing yourself into some "Fantasticks" material.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 20, 2016, 08:40:54 AM
But I tried to keep it subtle.

And that is very much appreciated. because nothing exceeds like excess!
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 20, 2016, 08:45:27 AM
I had a thought to share with you all, but it failed to inspissate.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 20, 2016, 08:46:01 AM
I have a 3 p.m. blood pressure check at the hospital.

Oh, joy.  At least my work day ends earlier today.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 20, 2016, 08:56:17 AM
For them what needs it:

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh119/RonPulliam/Bitch%20slap.gif)
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Jrand74 on May 20, 2016, 09:46:52 AM
I agree with DR AMY - The Pajama Game is one of my ALL TIME favorite musicals!!!
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Jrand74 on May 20, 2016, 09:47:42 AM
I first saw the movie when it was shown one afternoon on Frances Farmer Presents, I seem to remember that Frances herself had nice things to say about the movie and Doris Day.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: bk on May 20, 2016, 11:08:55 AM
I'm up, I'm up - eight hours of sleep. 
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: bk on May 20, 2016, 11:09:58 AM
This critiquing or whatever they call it (there's a name I'm not remembering) is a new thing - they used to just come, see the show and then you'd know if you were in or out.  This guy is kind of notorious, though, and rather silly.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Matthew on May 20, 2016, 11:36:20 AM
Hello!
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Matthew on May 20, 2016, 11:37:16 AM
I'm in rehearsal for High School Musical Jr today... all day.... it's going ok.  It's always tough to do a musical with an entire class, 1/3 which has no talent, but the talent level is pretty decent this year. 
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Matthew on May 20, 2016, 11:40:20 AM
TOD

CD: 
The Fantasticks - original cast
The Fantasticks - 2006 revival cast
The Fantasticks in Jazz - Trotter Trio

BLU:
The Fantasticks


Have you heard the Japan Tour CD?  It's an American production but was performed in Japan.  It has just Piano and Harp - with Harvey Schmidt at the piano.  It's great for the orchestrations alone.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Jane on May 20, 2016, 11:44:44 AM
Yes.....Beth March is daid, poor Beth March is daid.....    Here is a quickly put together photo [to meet an early deadline].....  Standing L-R:  Jo, Beth.  Seated L-R: Meg, Marmee, Amy  :D

(https://scontent.ford1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13267926_10209692976786373_1877082800531086392_n.jpg?oh=52456d2f8ba826bcf74c267b97827349&oe=57D15B45)

I would have guessed Jo was on the right, with the long braid, and Beth on the left.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 20, 2016, 12:02:43 PM
I didn't mention Beth yesterday 'cause I knew she was doing poorly.

Now I learn she's dead.

Awww...
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 20, 2016, 12:03:38 PM
DR TCB:  Celebrate the things you CAN do or have LEARNED to do.

I have regrets, of sorts, about the things I can never experience again.

But, there are all kinds of possibilities...
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 20, 2016, 12:04:00 PM
I wonder why we cannot get past page 2.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 20, 2016, 12:04:09 PM
It's not like we're not trying.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 20, 2016, 12:04:57 PM
I am still a huge fan of TV's "Supernatural".

The recent Part 1 of 2 of the Season Finale was awesome.

Can't wait to see how it all rolls out.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 20, 2016, 12:05:26 PM
Have I mentioned that it's now Friday in Oakland CA?
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 20, 2016, 12:05:36 PM
And it's also our payday!
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 20, 2016, 12:05:42 PM
Hooray!
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 20, 2016, 12:05:55 PM
Drum roll, please:


Page 3
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Jane on May 20, 2016, 12:10:57 PM
I didn't mention Beth yesterday 'cause I knew she was doing poorly.

Now I learn she's dead.

Awww...

;D
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Jane on May 20, 2016, 12:11:35 PM
DR TCB:  Celebrate the things you CAN do or have LEARNED to do.

I have regrets, of sorts, about the things I can never experience again.

But, there are all kinds of possibilities...

True, but sometimes it is ok to feel bad about what we no longer can do. 
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: George on May 20, 2016, 12:12:01 PM
Today is Liza Doolittle Day and here's my beloved Annalene Beechey with conductor John Wilson, Anthony Edwards, Alum Armstrong, Sian Phillips, Julian Ovenden, and others from the 2012 concert.

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=4678.0;attach=7005;image)

Nice picture, Elmore!  Happy Liza Doolittle Day, everyone!
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: George on May 20, 2016, 12:12:33 PM
John G. This may be too late but a Skip has in the past allowed me to share so

For six hard boiled eggs   Mash yolks with  2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons mayo, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons crumbled bleu  cheese, salt & pepper to taste  3 tablespoons bacon bits (reserve a little for garnish)

The bleu cheese and the bacon.   Oh my.  I generally expend the recipe to. 2 or 3 dozen eggs depending on the crowd because people will eat 4 or 6 of the halves.... They are sooooo good


It is a great recipe.   Skip confirms that there's no problem sharing it, of course!  (He's flattered.)   :)

It sounds delish!  I save the recipe for future possibilities.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: George on May 20, 2016, 12:14:23 PM
Topic of the Day:  in my CD player right now:  The Kingston Trio's Born at the Right Time (http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B007VGJTJ4/).  I got it at the concert on Wednesday and they autographed it!
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: ChasSmith on May 20, 2016, 12:30:38 PM
TOD

CD: 
The Fantasticks - original cast
The Fantasticks - 2006 revival cast
The Fantasticks in Jazz - Trotter Trio

BLU:
The Fantasticks


Have you heard the Japan Tour CD?  It's an American production but was performed in Japan.  It has just Piano and Harp - with Harvey Schmidt at the piano.  It's great for the orchestrations alone.

I have not, and I'm ordering it right now.  Thanks, DR Matthew!
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Jrand74 on May 20, 2016, 01:12:46 PM
Well I did give Beth my piano....so it was not a bad life.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Jeanne on May 20, 2016, 01:38:49 PM
Hello, everyone.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Jeanne on May 20, 2016, 01:39:35 PM
Continued vibes to Larry's friend with cancer and to JRand's mom.

May they both have full recoveries.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Jeanne on May 20, 2016, 01:45:53 PM
I don't need to tell any of you that LA NOW AND THEN is a very smart and funny show. That BK is a clever guy and knows his way around musicals. You all know that. I will say a few things, though.

the show's opening number, THIS IS THE CITY, really gets the ball rolling, so to speak. It's very catchy and really gets the audience into the spirit of the show. Tremendous energy, which continues throughout Act I. Act II includes some darker material, which is reflected in the songs, but it never gets too dark or belabors the point. Act II closes with lots of energy.

The kids looked like they were having a WONDERFUL time. Pure joy on many of their faces.  I don't see that very often any more.

Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Jeanne on May 20, 2016, 01:47:27 PM
I was pleased to see Robert Yacko in person. I knew from HHW clips that he has a fine voice, but I didn't know what a capable actor he is. He did a beautiful job with both the Uber sketch and the one about the older gay man.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Jeanne on May 20, 2016, 01:52:12 PM
The songs are terrific, with BK's songs the best, IMO. I loved the orchestrations and the 6-piece band covered so much ground. It was a really fun show.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Jeanne on May 20, 2016, 01:56:36 PM
I'd really like to see a professional production of this. The show deserves it. That said, you really wouldn't know that this was a college production. Or how quickly everything was rehearsed and had to come together. It really was amazing.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Jeanne on May 20, 2016, 02:00:42 PM
The traffic, however, was HORRIBLE. I usually allow extra time, which means I tend to arrive early. That was the plan yesterday, as well. But it was bumper-to-bumper traffic from my apartment to Richard's salon, and then all the way to LACC. Ugh. And there's nothing one can do except try to be patient. We arrived just in the nick of time.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Jeanne on May 20, 2016, 02:03:51 PM
The people in front of me at the box office were told that the show was sold out. When I gave my name to Miss BO she was a bit slow. Knowing the problems, I was trying to be patient. The next thing I knew BK was standing next to me, telling her my name in a very forceful voice. "Yes, yes, I have them," she said. Good thing, too.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Jeanne on May 20, 2016, 02:04:34 PM
I believe it is time for me to feed my face, so TTFN, folks.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: ChasSmith on May 20, 2016, 02:08:12 PM
I can just about imagine the very forceful voice of BK in that circumstance.

Oh yes indeed.     :)
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: ChasSmith on May 20, 2016, 02:08:56 PM
Thanks for a great report, DR Jeanne!  Wish I could be there.  I really can't believe it's almost over already.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: bk on May 20, 2016, 02:26:30 PM
Facebook event page is up, so that's done.  Also, waiting for all the sheet music to arrive via the e-mail.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: elmore3003 on May 20, 2016, 03:02:32 PM
And I am home from the Frank Loesser office.  The damned No. 7 bus is running slowly.  I waited 20 minutes for a bus that sholud arrive every 8 minutes.  I was not amused.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Jane on May 20, 2016, 03:28:21 PM
The people in front of me at the box office were told that the show was sold out. When I gave my name to Miss BO she was a bit slow. Knowing the problems, I was trying to be patient. The next thing I knew BK was standing next to me, telling her my name in a very forceful voice. "Yes, yes, I have them," she said. Good thing, too.

;D :)
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Jane on May 20, 2016, 03:28:46 PM
I can just about imagine the very forceful voice of BK in that circumstance.

Oh yes indeed.     :)

Oh yes  :D
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Jane on May 20, 2016, 03:29:14 PM
DR Jeanne thank you for your delightful report.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Jane on May 20, 2016, 04:19:15 PM
Well I did give Beth my piano....so it was not a bad life.

;D
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Jane on May 20, 2016, 04:23:11 PM
I need to call Charlotte.  I am dying to see Love and Friendship.

I look forward to your report on this.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: KevinH on May 20, 2016, 04:28:28 PM
Good evening!
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: KevinH on May 20, 2016, 04:28:57 PM
A nice day in the DC area today, but tomorrow and Sunday:  rain and more rain!
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: KevinH on May 20, 2016, 04:30:34 PM
I need to call Charlotte.  I am dying to see Love and Friendship.

I look forward to your report on this.



Me too!  It got a great review in the Washington Post.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: KevinH on May 20, 2016, 04:32:14 PM
One more....
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: KevinH on May 20, 2016, 04:32:22 PM
Page 4!
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Jane on May 20, 2016, 04:37:09 PM

Alan Young passed away yesterday (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/alan-young-dead-mister-ed-816846)
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Jane on May 20, 2016, 04:47:37 PM
A nice day in the DC area today, but tomorrow and Sunday:  rain and more rain!

Thanks for the weather report.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: KevinH on May 20, 2016, 05:00:07 PM
A nice day in the DC area today, but tomorrow and Sunday:  rain and more rain!

Thanks for the weather report.



You're welcome, DR Jane!
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: KevinH on May 20, 2016, 05:02:05 PM

Alan Young passed away yesterday (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/alan-young-dead-mister-ed-816846)


96 years old! 
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: KevinH on May 20, 2016, 05:03:10 PM
Just noticed there's an I Love Lucy special tonight on CBS at 8 pm.  More colorized episodes, I think.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: KevinH on May 20, 2016, 05:04:18 PM
Yes, it's just starting.  The John Wayne episodes are being shown in color.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: George on May 20, 2016, 05:10:45 PM
Well, I'm leaving work and need to run some errands before I go to the theater.  Tonight, we're supposed to have a completely sold out house!  That'll be great!
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: George on May 20, 2016, 05:10:56 PM
Be back later.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: George on May 20, 2016, 05:11:05 PM
But before I go...
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: George on May 20, 2016, 05:11:12 PM
Gratuitous Post #100!

;)
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Jane on May 20, 2016, 05:45:41 PM

Alan Young passed away yesterday (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/alan-young-dead-mister-ed-816846)


96 years old! 

No bad.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Jane on May 20, 2016, 05:46:15 PM
Well, I'm leaving work and need to run some errands before I go to the theater.  Tonight, we're supposed to have a completely sold out house!  That'll be great!

Have a good evening.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Jane on May 20, 2016, 05:46:54 PM
I'm not sure what we have recorded, maybe a FATHER BROWN.  I'm in the mood for that.

Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Jane on May 20, 2016, 05:48:24 PM
We have been watching BURNS AND ALLEN.  This show was funny and wonderful.  I just wish the sound quality was better.  We are watching it on YouTube through our tv.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: vixmom on May 20, 2016, 06:46:07 PM
And Skip, by extension.

I don't think skip used bacon bits I think he used crumbled home cooked bacon
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: vixmom on May 20, 2016, 06:46:50 PM
I read vixmom's Tale of the Office Computer before hitting the sack last night.  And I tell you -- Jean-Paul Sartre has nothing on vixmom when it comes to knowing the ins and outs of Hell.  She's got it down, man.


LOL
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Ginny on May 20, 2016, 06:49:05 PM
We took 2 pieces to Framer Sue, spent a little time at the public library, and bought Mom a new walker at the Medicine Shoppe.  We delivered it to her and heard her version of the 2 falls she took this week, which I'd already heard about from the nurses.  She's quite depressed because they've told her to ALWAYS call for help when she wants to be up and about.  I finally told her about my friend's mother who was told the same thing when she lived in the same place.  She did not comply and was finally told she had to move across the lobby to skilled nursing.  Hope that sinks in...
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: vixmom on May 20, 2016, 06:50:27 PM
John G. This may be too late but a Skip has in the past allowed me to share so

For six hard boiled eggs   Mash yolks with  2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons mayo, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons crumbled bleu  cheese, salt & pepper to taste  3 tablespoons bacon bits (reserve a little for garnish)

The bleu cheese and the bacon.   Oh my.  I generally expend the recipe to. 2 or 3 dozen eggs depending on the crowd because people will eat 4 or 6 of the halves.... They are sooooo good
Send him my love

It is a great recipe.   Skip confirms that there's no problem sharing it, of course!  (He's flattered.)   :)
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: elmore3003 on May 20, 2016, 07:31:23 PM
And I am home from Chase's dance concert at Symphony Space.  He has a fantastic group of dancers, and I like much of his work. He has a wonderful imagination and sense of humor.  The group performed with my friend Josh Rosenblum's ensemble "The Pit Stop Players," a group of Broadway pit players who are not playing a show or concert.  They're quite good as well.  It was a delightful evening.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: elmore3003 on May 20, 2016, 07:45:31 PM
Josh Rosenblum is a good composer, and he plays keyboards for a lot of Encores! productions.  The Pit Stop Players in the first half played his delightful  "Happy Birthday Variations."  I can't remember all the composers he parodied, but we had some Johann Strauss, Stravinksky, Bernard Herrmann, John Williams, and Rossini.  It was really wonderful.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: George on May 20, 2016, 08:07:40 PM
Well, I'm leaving work and need to run some errands before I go to the theater.  Tonight, we're supposed to have a completely sold out house!  That'll be great!

Have a good evening.

Thanks, Jane!  We actually had to turn away a couple of walk-ups!
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: George on May 20, 2016, 08:09:33 PM
And we're off!
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Jane on May 20, 2016, 08:09:40 PM
Very good.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Jane on May 20, 2016, 08:10:06 PM
We are watching 77 Sunset Strip.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Jane on May 20, 2016, 08:11:16 PM
Next up Modern Family.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: ChasSmith on May 20, 2016, 08:23:14 PM
Would love to hear those Happy Birthday variations!
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: George on May 20, 2016, 08:26:45 PM
We're getting laughs where there haven't been laughs before.  Finally!
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: George on May 20, 2016, 08:45:11 PM
It's gone to some serious moments and they're paying attention.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: George on May 20, 2016, 08:45:29 PM
And since we're so close...
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: George on May 20, 2016, 08:47:13 PM
PAGE FIVE SEVEN WAYS TO GET THERE DANCE!!

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Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: George on May 20, 2016, 08:47:28 PM
:D
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Jane on May 20, 2016, 09:11:59 PM
At my request we watched the last episode of Mike and Molly.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: George on May 20, 2016, 09:31:07 PM
It's intermission!
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: George on May 20, 2016, 09:50:23 PM
And now, it's act two!
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Laura on May 20, 2016, 10:01:05 PM
Good evening. I have been camping in the woods.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: John G. on May 20, 2016, 10:06:03 PM
I'm in rehearsal for High School Musical Jr today... all day.... it's going ok.  It's always tough to do a musical with an entire class, 1/3 which has no talent, but the talent level is pretty decent this year. 

Even with decent talent, that does not sound like fun.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: John G. on May 20, 2016, 10:06:47 PM
Good evening. I have been camping in the woods.

I haven't been camping in ages. I wonder if I would like it anymore. Or if I'm too fat and happy to brave it a whole night.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: John G. on May 20, 2016, 10:07:57 PM
And Skip, by extension.

I don't think skip used bacon bits I think he used crumbled home cooked bacon

I wouldn't use anything but.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: John G. on May 20, 2016, 10:09:01 PM
And I am home from Chase's dance concert at Symphony Space.  He has a fantastic group of dancers, and I like much of his work. He has a wonderful imagination and sense of humor.  The group performed with my friend Josh Rosenblum's ensemble "The Pit Stop Players," a group of Broadway pit players who are not playing a show or concert.  They're quite good as well.  It was a delightful evening.

I remember that place fondly from when our mutual friend, Patricia Sinnott, worked there. Saw a couple of the Wall to Wall concerts. Spent the whole day. Just wonderful.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: George on May 20, 2016, 10:11:14 PM
Good evening. I have been camping in the woods.

I haven't been camping in ages. I wonder if I would like it anymore. Or if I'm too fat and happy to brave it a whole night.

I wouldn't even attempt it. :P

;)
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: John G. on May 20, 2016, 10:11:43 PM
The evening's event from the wine and food festival, called Back to Bubbles, was fun. I got to pour sparkling wine for a big chunk of the evening and talk to people I hadn't seen in awhile. Nice to be back in circulation.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: John G. on May 20, 2016, 10:13:41 PM
My favorite snack of the evening was something called Tongue in Cheek. It was smoked pork cheek atop a raw oyster with a pickled Moroccan tomato. The tomato made everything work.

Also liked the foie gras, the pork shoulder, the sashimi-grade tuna with avocado salad (what you and I would called guacamole) and the fried cheese snacks.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: George on May 20, 2016, 10:46:29 PM
My favorite snack of the evening was something called Tongue in Cheek. It was smoked pork cheek atop a raw oyster with a pickled Moroccan tomato. The tomato made everything work.

No...just no.

(http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/sick/being-sick.gif)
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: George on May 20, 2016, 10:49:58 PM
;)
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: George on May 20, 2016, 10:50:21 PM
And now, we're done.  Only one performance left!
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: George on May 20, 2016, 10:50:38 PM
Time to go home.

Be back later.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: Jane on May 20, 2016, 10:52:52 PM
My favorite snack of the evening was something called Tongue in Cheek. It was smoked pork cheek atop a raw oyster with a pickled Moroccan tomato. The tomato made everything work.

No...just no.

(http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/sick/being-sick.gif)

;D
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: TCB on May 20, 2016, 11:12:39 PM
DR TCB:  Celebrate the things you CAN do or have LEARNED to do.

I have regrets, of sorts, about the things I can never experience again.

But, there are all kinds of possibilities...


Very wise words, Ron.  I usually don't let myself get down about stuff, but every once in a while I slip up.  Thanks for the reality check.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: TCB on May 20, 2016, 11:26:22 PM

Alan Young passed away yesterday (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/alan-young-dead-mister-ed-816846)


96 years old! 

No bad.

No, good
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: TCB on May 20, 2016, 11:34:23 PM
Good evening!
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: TCB on May 20, 2016, 11:34:52 PM
It has been a long day.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: TCB on May 20, 2016, 11:36:59 PM
First I drove up to Mercer Island to have lunch with my friend, Sandy.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: TCB on May 20, 2016, 11:38:37 PM
I hadn't seen Sandy for over six weeks, so it was quite a shock.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: TCB on May 20, 2016, 11:40:21 PM
He has lost 48 pounds; from the cancer, from the chemo, and from the loss of appetite.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: TCB on May 20, 2016, 11:42:29 PM
That and no longer having any hair, it was quite a shock.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: TCB on May 20, 2016, 11:43:36 PM
The drive back was horrendous!
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: TCB on May 20, 2016, 11:45:08 PM
The traffic was bumper to bumper and it was stop and go the entire way.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: TCB on May 20, 2016, 11:47:29 PM
I was exhausted when I got home, but I knew I had to go to the opening night of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: George on May 20, 2016, 11:53:12 PM
I'm home.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: George on May 20, 2016, 11:55:12 PM
6!!
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: TCB on May 20, 2016, 11:57:11 PM
I managed to get in a nap, and then it was off to the theater.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: TCB on May 21, 2016, 12:03:36 AM
SMOKEY JOE'S was very nicely performed and well directed, but the music of Lieber and Stoller is just not my cup of tea.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: TCB on May 21, 2016, 12:05:07 AM
Soooo, you can imagine how thrilled I was listening to forty of their songs.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: TCB on May 21, 2016, 12:11:32 AM
And of course this type of review (and a lot of alcohol) encourages the audience to whoop and holler and whistle and scream!
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: George on May 21, 2016, 12:14:25 AM
SMOKEY JOE'S was very nicely performed and well directed, but the music of Lieber and Stoller is just not my cup of tea.

Capital Playhouse did it years ago and it was pretty good.  I liked it a lot, and really enjoy listening to the original cast recording.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: TCB on May 21, 2016, 12:15:43 AM
Naturally, the show received a standing ovation from a majority of the audience.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: TCB on May 21, 2016, 12:17:29 AM
SMOKEY JOE'S was very nicely performed and well directed, but the music of Lieber and Stoller is just not my cup of tea.

Capital Playhouse did it years ago and it was pretty good.  I liked it a lot, and really enjoy listening to the original cast recording.


Then you would really enjoy this production.  It was very well done.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: TCB on May 21, 2016, 12:24:10 AM
George, do you know a Bruce Haasl?
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: George on May 21, 2016, 12:24:56 AM
SMOKEY JOE'S was very nicely performed and well directed, but the music of Lieber and Stoller is just not my cup of tea.

Capital Playhouse did it years ago and it was pretty good.  I liked it a lot, and really enjoy listening to the original cast recording.


Then you would really enjoy this production.  It was very well done.

That's good.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: George on May 21, 2016, 12:25:43 AM
George, do you know a Bruce Haasl?

Yes...he worked for CP for several years, and we were in SIDE SHOW together.  He's a helluva nice guy.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: TCB on May 21, 2016, 12:30:33 AM
George, do you know a Bruce Haasl?

Yes...he worked for CP for several years, and we were in SIDE SHOW together.  He's a helluva nice guy.


He seemed to be a very handsome talented man.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: George on May 21, 2016, 12:33:30 AM
George, do you know a Bruce Haasl?

Yes...he worked for CP for several years, and we were in SIDE SHOW together.  He's a helluva nice guy.


He seemed to be a very handsome talented man.

Both talented AND handsome! :D
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: George on May 21, 2016, 12:34:22 AM
And his husband's nice to look at, too.

;)
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: TCB on May 21, 2016, 12:34:42 AM
I will agree with that.
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: TCB on May 21, 2016, 12:36:02 AM
And his husband's nice to look at, too.

;)


Ahhhhhhhhh!
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: TCB on May 21, 2016, 01:04:51 AM
Good night, George!
Title: Re: THE FINAL THREE
Post by: George on May 21, 2016, 01:06:19 AM
Good night, George!

Good night, Tom!