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Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on August 17, 2016, 12:17:13 AM

Title: WALT'S OFFICE
Post by: bk on August 17, 2016, 12:17:13 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes spoke of Walt's Office, and now it is time for you to post until Walt's cows come home.
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Post by: bk on August 17, 2016, 12:18:03 AM
And the word of the day is: DUNNAGE!
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Post by: TCB on August 17, 2016, 12:33:39 AM
First post after BK!
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Post by: TCB on August 17, 2016, 12:34:24 AM
Great photos and great videos.
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Post by: TCB on August 17, 2016, 12:35:04 AM
And, as always, great notes.
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Post by: George on August 17, 2016, 12:37:58 AM
Loved the notes, loved the photos, and loved the videos!!
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Post by: George on August 17, 2016, 12:40:29 AM
Hi, Tom!
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Post by: George on August 17, 2016, 12:46:08 AM
Today, I have to get to work early for a meeting with the new rep of our biggest vendor.  This new person is being brought around to be introduced to his clients, us being one of them.
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Post by: TCB on August 17, 2016, 12:49:00 AM
Hi, Tom!


Hi, George!
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Post by: George on August 17, 2016, 12:50:08 AM
Yesterday after work, I met with the director of TAO's latest WORDS, WORDS, WORDS installment.  I'll be running sound and not lights, except for the couple of times when the stage manager reads her sections.  Fortunately, it'll just be lights up, then lights down...simple enough for even me.

;)
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Post by: George on August 17, 2016, 12:52:37 AM
Tonight, my friend Margo and I are going to see Florence Foster Jenkins (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4136084/).  I hope it's good. :)
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Post by: TCB on August 17, 2016, 12:58:26 AM
Part of the cast of GLORIOUS went to see the film tonight.
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Post by: George on August 17, 2016, 01:00:22 AM
Part of the cast of GLORIOUS went to see the film tonight.

Did you go, or have you seen it yet, Tom?
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Post by: TCB on August 17, 2016, 01:03:55 AM
No, I haven't.  It is playing ar the Grand Cinema, which I understand isn't ADA accessible.
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Post by: George on August 17, 2016, 01:07:05 AM
No, I haven't.  It is playing ar the Grand Cinema, which I understand isn't ADA accessible.

Ahh.  It's playing here at the Capitol Mall cinema, which is quite ADA accessible.
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Post by: George on August 17, 2016, 01:09:46 AM
Well Tom, I must be going to bed now.  I have to be up early for my meeting.

Good night, and have a good day today.
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Post by: TCB on August 17, 2016, 01:16:24 AM
Thank you, George.  I hope you have a good day, also.
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Post by: FJL on August 17, 2016, 04:01:47 AM
First East Coast post!
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Post by: vixmom on August 17, 2016, 04:04:54 AM
Sorry to have disappeared so suddenly last night. I am not used to having an adult beverage especially on a school night ...one moment I was posting and the next I was waking up in the recliner
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Post by: FJL on August 17, 2016, 04:05:01 AM
A most magical Notes column today!
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Post by: vixmom on August 17, 2016, 04:06:20 AM
There was a unposted post  which I had typed but fell asleep between typing the last word and hitting the post button....it was. thank you TCB   Which shows how suddenly I was overcome
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Post by: vixmom on August 17, 2016, 04:08:15 AM
BK I am not sure that any notes will ever surpass today's. What an amazing day.  Thank you for sharing the videos and pictures , what fun!
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Post by: vixmom on August 17, 2016, 04:09:19 AM
What did they serve in the Disney dining room is there a menu like a restaurant or us a set menu set by the host?
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Post by: Kerry on August 17, 2016, 04:13:08 AM
Good Morning-- great videos!
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Post by: Michael on August 17, 2016, 04:15:33 AM
Good morning to all
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Post by: Michael on August 17, 2016, 04:17:18 AM
I forgot what a great city Boston is. Except for the little hiccup I had a great time and now it's time to get ready and head for the airport
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 17, 2016, 04:44:39 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 17, 2016, 04:45:13 AM
A veritable plethora of photos this morning! That was fun!
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 17, 2016, 04:46:09 AM
vixmom got drunk last night! (giggle, giggle) vixmom got drunk!
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 17, 2016, 04:47:15 AM
I am rather happy today.  I am meeting my beloved  Charlotte to see Florence Foster Jenkins at 3:30
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 17, 2016, 04:48:09 AM
I've got GUYS & DOLLS Act Two until then, and I need to pay several bills.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 17, 2016, 04:48:42 AM
Page 2 Dance!
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 17, 2016, 04:53:26 AM
Last week, I sent several emails and PMs on Facebook to friends from the past 40 years with inquiries about dates, performances, and, in one case, a very lovely email that I can no longer locate.

DR Ginny responded, and the others all said they would get back to me.  No one said no, no one said they were too busy, no one turned me down, so why the fat hell have I heard nothing from any of them in the past week?  It wasn't as though I'd asked for a pint of blood or a limb.
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Post by: vixmom on August 17, 2016, 05:24:57 AM
That post just reminded me that I haven't checked my emails in more than a week.  But I am already late out the door so maybe tonight.....laters!,
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Post by: John G. on August 17, 2016, 05:47:28 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on August 17, 2016, 05:47:43 AM
I'm too tired to be working.
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Post by: John G. on August 17, 2016, 05:48:01 AM
And it's raining again.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 17, 2016, 06:59:51 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 17, 2016, 07:00:56 AM
Did anyone get the license plate number of the truck that ran me over?
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 17, 2016, 07:03:24 AM
Because that's what I feel like.  I woke up at four in the a.m. sneezing like nobody's business, got up, and took a Benadryl.  Lying there waiting to fall back to sleep is the last thing I remember.  Didn't wake up till just now.  And boy am I groggy.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 17, 2016, 07:04:41 AM
WOW!!!!  WOW!!!!!

The notes!!!  The photos!!!  The videos!!!!

What a treasure trove!!!!

And of course Miss Hayley Mills got a BIG response when she sang: "Hey, alli-gay-tah!"
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 17, 2016, 07:05:27 AM
DR TCB if I won a 50/50 and the charity asked for the money back, I might give them the price of the ticket I bought.....but no more.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 17, 2016, 07:05:58 AM
Miss Hayley Mills wore a fabulous dress.....I am glad we got to see some of the details in the photos.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 17, 2016, 07:06:33 AM
My question for ASK BK DAY:

What was the patter you wrote for Mills & Sherman for the benefit?
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Post by: Ginny on August 17, 2016, 07:08:47 AM
Wednesday morning greetings!  Home today getting the house ready for my book group to be here tomorrow evening.  We're having our annual potluck dinner and movie night to watch ROOM.  I just finished the book this morning.
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Post by: Ginny on August 17, 2016, 07:09:18 AM
BK, thanks for all the pictures and videos - they're great!
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 17, 2016, 07:09:37 AM
Richard Sherman always looks like he's having such a good time and loving what he does and the people around him!
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 17, 2016, 07:14:38 AM
What wonderful notes and videos and photographic evidence!

And what a day yesterday must have been! 

I know how magical it can be to walk through a studio.  But to do so in the presence of that kind of company, and to be admitted to that kind of an inner sanctum...

Well, I don't think anyone will be topping this one for quite some time.

Congrats to BK on a job well done and on a day that could hardly be topped.  And thank you for sharing it.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 17, 2016, 07:17:02 AM
Richard Sherman always looks like he's having such a good time and loving what he does and the people around him!

Totally.  Just from being around him at Kritzerland those two nights in NYC, I believe his love of all of that is unmatched.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 17, 2016, 07:24:17 AM
(I almost typed "his love of all things" - which would have been a bit over the top ... and yet perhaps not.)
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Post by: Ginny on August 17, 2016, 07:53:01 AM
Last week, I sent several emails and PMs on Facebook to friends from the past 40 years with inquiries about dates, performances, and, in one case, a very lovely email that I can no longer locate.

DR Ginny responded, and the others all said they would get back to me.  No one said no, no one said they were too busy, no one turned me down, so why the fat hell have I heard nothing from any of them in the past week?  It wasn't as though I'd asked for a pint of blood or a limb.

Clearly, the others didn't save their kitchen calendars from the years in question...
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 17, 2016, 07:59:49 AM
Perhaps not DR CHAS SMITH.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 17, 2016, 08:09:47 AM
WOW!!!!  WOW!!!!!

The notes!!!  The photos!!!  The videos!!!!

What a treasure trove!!!!

And of course Miss Hayley Mills got a BIG response when she sang: "Hey, alli-gay-tah!"

DR JRand65, diud you see my question about that theatre in Carmel?
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 17, 2016, 08:11:50 AM
Last week, I sent several emails and PMs on Facebook to friends from the past 40 years with inquiries about dates, performances, and, in one case, a very lovely email that I can no longer locate.

DR Ginny responded, and the others all said they would get back to me.  No one said no, no one said they were too busy, no one turned me down, so why the fat hell have I heard nothing from any of them in the past week?  It wasn't as though I'd asked for a pint of blood or a limb.

Clearly, the others didn't save their kitchen calendars from the years in question...

The big offender played reeds on several shows and sent me a really lovely email about 3 years ago.   I want a copy of that email, and I do not understand his passive-aggressive attitude.
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Post by: Jane on August 17, 2016, 08:13:53 AM
I forgot what a great city Boston is. Except for the little hiccup I had a great time and now it's time to get ready and head for the airport

We lived outside of Boston for a couple of years.  The children were young so most of our outings were to the wonderful children'should museums  I would like to have had more time exploring the city.  It was the first place we lived that we could take the train into the city ☺
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Post by: Jane on August 17, 2016, 08:16:30 AM
Last week, I sent several emails and PMs on Facebook to friends from the past 40 years with inquiries about dates, performances, and, in one case, a very lovely email that I can no longer locate.

DR Ginny responded, and the others all said they would get back to me.  No one said no, no one said they were too busy, no one turned me down, so why the fat hell have I heard nothing from any of them in the past week?  It wasn't as though I'd asked for a pint of blood or a limb.

Clearly, the others didn't save their kitchen calendars from the years in question...

I had to let go of mine when we moved.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 17, 2016, 08:21:48 AM
One thing I've been learning -- which isn't to say I like it -- is that remarkably few people share my own appreciation for looking back and capturing memories, let alone with any degree of accuracy.  I can hold my own family up as an example, but many friends and acquaintances as well. 

If I received such a request from someone, whether I'd known them well or had only had the most casual friendship with them, I'd be all over that shit.  I hope you get more responses, DR Elmore.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 17, 2016, 08:25:04 AM
Of the things of mine that were lost over the years, those I miss more than anything are calendars and such.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 17, 2016, 08:29:18 AM
I'll bet you could find some calendars in Walt's office.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 17, 2016, 08:37:06 AM
Yes DR ELMORE - I meant to respond earlier.

I have heard of the theatre, but I have never been there.  It's quite a drive UP NORTH....and I don't know anybody involved.

They used to be in the Palladium, the Center for the Performing Arts....a white elephant of a place that they built with NO nearby parking....but I think they had to move to a storefront recently....but I may be mistaken.
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 17, 2016, 08:40:09 AM
3.
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Post by: Ginny on August 17, 2016, 08:50:45 AM
Last week, I sent several emails and PMs on Facebook to friends from the past 40 years with inquiries about dates, performances, and, in one case, a very lovely email that I can no longer locate.

DR Ginny responded, and the others all said they would get back to me.  No one said no, no one said they were too busy, no one turned me down, so why the fat hell have I heard nothing from any of them in the past week?  It wasn't as though I'd asked for a pint of blood or a limb.

Clearly, the others didn't save their kitchen calendars from the years in question...

I had to let go of mine when we moved.

DR Elmore is just lucky I hadn't cut them up for collage and other papercrafting projects!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 17, 2016, 09:16:57 AM
3.

A bit MUCH, dontchathink!  ?  :D
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 17, 2016, 09:17:23 AM
How lovely to see those photos in today's column...and the videos are priceless.
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Post by: George on August 17, 2016, 09:57:37 AM
I am rather happy today.  I am meeting my beloved  Charlotte to see Florence Foster Jenkins at 3:30

Tell us what you think!  I'm seeing it tonight. :)
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Post by: ChasSmith on August 17, 2016, 10:14:19 AM
I am rather happy today.  I am meeting my beloved  Charlotte to see Florence Foster Jenkins at 3:30

Tell us what you think!  I'm seeing it tonight. :)

Yes!  Looking forward to seeing it myself in the next couple of days, but will welcome hearing about it first.  Spoilers okay!  :)
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Post by: John G. on August 17, 2016, 10:59:06 AM
She sings. Oops, is that giving away too much?
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Post by: John G. on August 17, 2016, 10:59:55 AM
All the photos and videos today were great. I especially like the photo of BK and Hayley.
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Post by: bk on August 17, 2016, 11:07:26 AM
I'm up, I'm up - nine hours of needed sleep, I think.
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Post by: bk on August 17, 2016, 11:08:18 AM
The menu was short and sweet - don't remember much about it other than I had a very small Cobb salad - as I later found out, we could have ordered off-menu things since several at the table did.
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Post by: bk on August 17, 2016, 11:09:28 AM
The big laugh in the patter I wrote was Hayley saying, "I get asked to sing that song all the time, but I never have anyone to sing it with."  To which Richard replies, "What about the girl you sang it with in the movie?"  And Hayley beautifully timed a look to him - big laugh.
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Post by: Jane on August 17, 2016, 11:16:31 AM
Bruce I especially enjoyed reading about your magical day and the magical kingdom known as Walt’s Office.
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Post by: Jane on August 17, 2016, 11:16:53 AM
The big laugh in the patter I wrote was Hayley saying, "I get asked to sing that song all the time, but I never have anyone to sing it with."  To which Richard replies, "What about the girl you sang it with in the movie?"  And Hayley beautifully timed a look to him - big laugh.

 :D
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 17, 2016, 11:27:59 AM
About time to head out to the movies.

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Post by: George on August 17, 2016, 11:40:26 AM
The big laugh in the patter I wrote was Hayley saying, "I get asked to sing that song all the time, but I never have anyone to sing it with."  To which Richard replies, "What about the girl you sang it with in the movie?"  And Hayley beautifully timed a look to him - big laugh.

:))
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Post by: George on August 17, 2016, 12:55:53 PM
And it's raining again.

"Oh, no!  It's Raining Again (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfuQPnJ33ZI)"...by Supertramp!

;)
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 17, 2016, 01:03:32 PM
I am rather happy today.  I am meeting my beloved  Charlotte to see Florence Foster Jenkins at 3:30

Tell us what you think!  I'm seeing it tonight. :)

I, too, am anticipating thoughts on this one.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 17, 2016, 01:29:01 PM
HA!  Perfect patter!
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 17, 2016, 01:29:17 PM
Yes, I look forward to any all reports on Miss FFJ.
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Post by: Jrand74 on August 17, 2016, 01:29:42 PM
I shall be off in a few moments for our 4th performance of 1776.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 17, 2016, 01:32:02 PM
Break a leg!
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Post by: FJL on August 17, 2016, 01:33:43 PM
The big laugh in the patter I wrote was Hayley saying, "I get asked to sing that song all the time, but I never have anyone to sing it with."  To which Richard replies, "What about the girl you sang it with in the movie?"  And Hayley beautifully timed a look to him - big laugh.

:)
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Post by: John G. on August 17, 2016, 02:15:12 PM
The big laugh in the patter I wrote was Hayley saying, "I get asked to sing that song all the time, but I never have anyone to sing it with."  To which Richard replies, "What about the girl you sang it with in the movie?"  And Hayley beautifully timed a look to him - big laugh.

Great.
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Post by: John G. on August 17, 2016, 02:16:24 PM
Today has been one long headache. The mold is high from the rains. Allergies are up and work is a challenge.
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Post by: John G. on August 17, 2016, 02:16:47 PM
Calgon, take me away.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 17, 2016, 03:58:28 PM
"Florence Foster Jenkins" is quite an amazing film.  It's funny, Meryl Streep's singing or miming of someone else's performance, is spot on, and the cast is truly wonderful. Hugh Grant is really astonishing, and Simon Helberg of "The Big Bang" really boggled my mind as this quietly gay, mousey southern gentleman who goes fighting all the way to Carnegie Hall.  The three actors get all the laughs and never push the sadness behind the comedy.  It's quite often heartbreaking, and the ending is a killer.

Nina Arianda, whom I'd never seen before in anything. plays the proverbial dumb blonde with the hig heart, and there are wonderful cameos by a whole crew of amazing actors.  I suspect they are mainly British, ;ole John Sessions and Maggie Steed, but the impersonations of Carl Edwards of the Met and Arturo Toscanini are quite wonderful.  The design is really fine and the choreography of Hugh Grant's dance with Nina Arianda really jives.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 17, 2016, 04:01:21 PM
"Florence Foster Jenkins" is quite an amazing film.  It's funny, Meryl Streep's singing or miming of someone else's performance, is spot on, and the cast is truly wonderful. Hugh Grant is really astonishing, and Simon Helberg of "The Big Bang" really boggled my mind as this quietly gay, mousey southern gentleman who goes fighting all the way to Carnegie Hall.  The three actors get all the laughs and never push the sadness behind the comedy.  It's quite often heartbreaking, and the ending is a killer.

Nina Arianda, whom I'd never seen before in anything. plays the proverbial dumb blonde with the hig heart, and there are wonderful cameos by a whole crew of amazing actors.  I suspect they are mainly British, ;ole John Sessions and Maggie Steed, but the impersonations of Carl Edwards of the Met and Arturo Toscanini are quite wonderful.  The design is really fine and the choreography of Hugh Grant's dance with Nina Arianda really jives.

Any Oscar predictions???
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 17, 2016, 04:02:08 PM
I have an appointment for a haircut after work.

It's about one week past the ideal date for a haircut, but I don't look too slovenly.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 17, 2016, 04:02:29 PM
I could take a nap right now.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 17, 2016, 04:02:52 PM
But I won't.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 17, 2016, 04:03:06 PM
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Post by: Jane on August 17, 2016, 04:07:45 PM
"Florence Foster Jenkins" is quite an amazing film.  It's funny, Meryl Streep's singing or miming of someone else's performance, is spot on, and the cast is truly wonderful. Hugh Grant is really astonishing, and Simon Helberg of "The Big Bang" really boggled my mind as this quietly gay, mousey southern gentleman who goes fighting all the way to Carnegie Hall.  The three actors get all the laughs and never push the sadness behind the comedy.  It's quite often heartbreaking, and the ending is a killer.

Nina Arianda, whom I'd never seen before in anything. plays the proverbial dumb blonde with the hig heart, and there are wonderful cameos by a whole crew of amazing actors.  I suspect they are mainly British, ;ole John Sessions and Maggie Steed, but the impersonations of Carl Edwards of the Met and Arturo Toscanini are quite wonderful.  The design is really fine and the choreography of Hugh Grant's dance with Nina Arianda really jives.

Thank you for this excellent review.  The previews did not entice us.
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Post by: Jane on August 17, 2016, 04:08:33 PM
I am packed and now must clean before leaving early in the morning for the airport.
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Post by: Jane on August 17, 2016, 04:09:33 PM
Most of tomorrow will be spent on planes.  We are flying to Athens where we shall meet up with friends for an adventure.
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Post by: Jane on August 17, 2016, 04:09:55 PM
The adventure was to end in Istanbul but, of course, that has been changed.
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Post by: George on August 17, 2016, 04:31:52 PM
"Florence Foster Jenkins" is quite an amazing film.  It's funny, Meryl Streep's singing or miming of someone else's performance, is spot on, and the cast is truly wonderful. Hugh Grant is really astonishing, and Simon Helberg of "The Big Bang" really boggled my mind as this quietly gay, mousey southern gentleman who goes fighting all the way to Carnegie Hall.  The three actors get all the laughs and never push the sadness behind the comedy.  It's quite often heartbreaking, and the ending is a killer.

Nina Arianda, whom I'd never seen before in anything. plays the proverbial dumb blonde with the hig heart, and there are wonderful cameos by a whole crew of amazing actors.  I suspect they are mainly British, ;ole John Sessions and Maggie Steed, but the impersonations of Carl Edwards of the Met and Arturo Toscanini are quite wonderful.  The design is really fine and the choreography of Hugh Grant's dance with Nina Arianda really jives.

Thanks for the report, Larry.  I'd read that they had originally recorded all the songs in a studio, but when they went to film it, the director decided to have Meryl sing and Simon play live (he really can play the piano).  And so they filmed them performing live.  That's pretty cool.
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Post by: Jane on August 17, 2016, 04:35:35 PM
Thanks for that bit of trivia.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 17, 2016, 04:37:27 PM
"Florence Foster Jenkins" is quite an amazing film.  It's funny, Meryl Streep's singing or miming of someone else's performance, is spot on, and the cast is truly wonderful. Hugh Grant is really astonishing, and Simon Helberg of "The Big Bang" really boggled my mind as this quietly gay, mousey southern gentleman who goes fighting all the way to Carnegie Hall.  The three actors get all the laughs and never push the sadness behind the comedy.  It's quite often heartbreaking, and the ending is a killer.

Nina Arianda, whom I'd never seen before in anything. plays the proverbial dumb blonde with the hig heart, and there are wonderful cameos by a whole crew of amazing actors.  I suspect they are mainly British, ;ole John Sessions and Maggie Steed, but the impersonations of Carl Edwards of the Met and Arturo Toscanini are quite wonderful.  The design is really fine and the choreography of Hugh Grant's dance with Nina Arianda really jives.

Thanks for the report, Larry.  I'd read that they had originally recorded all the songs in a studio, but when they went to film it, the director decided to have Meryl sing and Simon play live (he really can play the piano).  And so they filmed them performing live.  That's pretty cool.

He's an excellent pianist.
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Post by: bk on August 17, 2016, 05:01:11 PM
Frustrating stuff with the bank, but some resolved, so that's good.
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Post by: bk on August 17, 2016, 05:01:41 PM
Listening to some interesting music.  I really must jog at some point and yet I really don't feel like it.  But I shall nonetheless.
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Post by: George on August 17, 2016, 05:16:14 PM
"Florence Foster Jenkins" is quite an amazing film.  It's funny, Meryl Streep's singing or miming of someone else's performance, is spot on, and the cast is truly wonderful. Hugh Grant is really astonishing, and Simon Helberg of "The Big Bang" really boggled my mind as this quietly gay, mousey southern gentleman who goes fighting all the way to Carnegie Hall.  The three actors get all the laughs and never push the sadness behind the comedy.  It's quite often heartbreaking, and the ending is a killer.

Nina Arianda, whom I'd never seen before in anything. plays the proverbial dumb blonde with the hig heart, and there are wonderful cameos by a whole crew of amazing actors.  I suspect they are mainly British, ;ole John Sessions and Maggie Steed, but the impersonations of Carl Edwards of the Met and Arturo Toscanini are quite wonderful.  The design is really fine and the choreography of Hugh Grant's dance with Nina Arianda really jives.

Thanks for the report, Larry.  I'd read that they had originally recorded all the songs in a studio, but when they went to film it, the director decided to have Meryl sing and Simon play live (he really can play the piano).  And so they filmed them performing live.  That's pretty cool.

He's an excellent pianist.

He actually played a keyboard on THE BIG BANG THEORY in a very sweet storyline about when Bernadette was sick and in the hospital on the anniversary of their first date.  Here's a link to YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcrCvVQXmgU
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Post by: Jane on August 17, 2016, 05:37:49 PM
 :) :) :)

Thank you for the link.
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Post by: George on August 17, 2016, 06:27:12 PM
:) :) :)

Thank you for the link.

My pleasure!
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Post by: George on August 17, 2016, 06:27:26 PM
And now, I'm off to the cinema to see "Florence Foster Jenkins." ;D

Be back later!
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Post by: Jane on August 17, 2016, 06:40:11 PM
I hope you like it.
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Post by: John G. on August 17, 2016, 06:44:04 PM
Went on a run to the open Costco today. Got the parental units stocked up on the essentials, including toilet paper and Kleenex.
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Post by: John G. on August 17, 2016, 06:44:32 PM
We watched a little of the Olympics tonight. This whole watching TV thing is strange to me after years of not watching.
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Post by: John G. on August 17, 2016, 06:45:03 PM
BK, did you know that Criterion's November releases include One-Eyed Jacks. You still have the soundtrack available, right?
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Post by: Jane on August 17, 2016, 06:46:55 PM
Went on a run to the open Costco today. Got the parental units stocked up on the essentials, including toilet paper and Kleenex.

I'm sure your supplies are appreciated.
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Post by: John G. on August 17, 2016, 06:52:03 PM
Arthur Hiller has died. I loved the original version of "The In-Laws." And, of course, he was responsible for "Love Story."
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Post by: John G. on August 17, 2016, 06:53:07 PM
He also directed "The Americanization of Emily" and "The Hospital," two other movies I really enjoyed.
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Post by: Jane on August 17, 2016, 06:57:56 PM
He had a long life.  I hope it was a very good one.
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Post by: Jane on August 17, 2016, 06:59:32 PM
Since I don't know if I will be able to post on certain special days....

DR TCB,  DR Jrand, & DR Ron,

(https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQp5Wy1Wr_lXhjYKSfOAbRJDXlRonCcs1bAg_2U4idZkdWtFZiw)
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Post by: John G. on August 17, 2016, 07:13:17 PM
He had a long life.  I hope it was a very good one.

He and his wife were married for 68 years. Nice run.
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Post by: bk on August 17, 2016, 07:32:13 PM
Oh dear Lord - what a crazy two hours I've just had.  My computer spared out, shut off, I could not restart - I called Apple Support and got some guy who really didn't know much, so he couldn't get anything working and made me an appointment for Friday.  Then on a hunch I called back and got someone who was smart and nice, and he had me do other stuff and we managed to get back on.  We were screen sharing when it shut down again.  So, we went into 'recovery' mode and tried to do a drive repair and it wouldn't do it, which means the drive is corrupt or going bad or whatever.  So, in it will go on Friday, although we did manage to get back to the desktop and I am working from there right now.  But smartly, I put my main folder onto an 8gig little memory thing so I can work from that on my MacBook Air if I have to.  Crazy stuff.  I asked if I should put it to sleep when I'm not working and he thought that was a good idea so that's what I'll do and hopefully it will be okay for a while.
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Post by: vixmom on August 17, 2016, 07:54:24 PM
The big laugh in the patter I wrote was Hayley saying, "I get asked to sing that song all the time, but I never have anyone to sing it with."  To which Richard replies, "What about the girl you sang it with in the movie?"  And Hayley beautifully timed a look to him - big laugh.

love it!!
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Post by: vixmom on August 17, 2016, 07:56:13 PM
"Florence Foster Jenkins" is quite an amazing film.  It's funny, Meryl Streep's singing or miming of someone else's performance, is spot on, and the cast is truly wonderful. Hugh Grant is really astonishing, and Simon Helberg of "The Big Bang" really boggled my mind as this quietly gay, mousey southern gentleman who goes fighting all the way to Carnegie Hall.  The three actors get all the laughs and never push the sadness behind the comedy.  It's quite often heartbreaking, and the ending is a killer.

Nina Arianda, whom I'd never seen before in anything. plays the proverbial dumb blonde with the hig heart, and there are wonderful cameos by a whole crew of amazing actors.  I suspect they are mainly British, ;ole John Sessions and Maggie Steed, but the impersonations of Carl Edwards of the Met and Arturo Toscanini are quite wonderful.  The design is really fine and the choreography of Hugh Grant's dance with Nina Arianda really jives.

This sounds lovely  Vixdad and I were talking about going this weekend if his cough goes away
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Post by: vixmom on August 17, 2016, 08:00:46 PM
 :-*Elmore,  thank you for the lovely birthday card!!     :-*
Title: Re: WALT'S OFFICE
Post by: Jane on August 17, 2016, 08:05:16 PM
He had a long life.  I hope it was a very good one.

He and his wife were married for 68 years. Nice run.

Sure is.
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Post by: bk on August 17, 2016, 09:02:29 PM
Still okay, but I'm afraid to write the notes on this computer, so I can do them on the MacBook.
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Post by: bk on August 17, 2016, 09:02:43 PM
Did a two-and-a-half mile jog and must now get a snack.
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Post by: bk on August 17, 2016, 09:02:53 PM
Page five?  Really?
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Post by: TCB on August 17, 2016, 10:16:34 PM
Good evening!
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Post by: TCB on August 17, 2016, 10:20:36 PM
A beautiful day in the neighborhood.
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Post by: TCB on August 17, 2016, 10:21:06 PM
Today was around 80 degrees.
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Post by: TCB on August 17, 2016, 10:22:03 PM
Tomorrow starts a jump up in temperature to the mid 80's.
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Post by: TCB on August 17, 2016, 10:22:37 PM
And Friday and Saturday in to the 90's.
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Post by: TCB on August 17, 2016, 10:23:44 PM
I never left the house today.
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Post by: TCB on August 17, 2016, 10:24:23 PM
I didn't sleep well (or long) last night.
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Post by: TCB on August 17, 2016, 10:25:29 PM
When I got up this morning, I felt like I was trying to come down with something.
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Post by: Jane on August 17, 2016, 10:25:37 PM
I have to be up at 5:00am.
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Post by: TCB on August 17, 2016, 10:26:31 PM
So, I skipped the old actor's lunch.
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Post by: TCB on August 17, 2016, 10:27:00 PM
Instead I slept on and off all morning in my chair and a half.
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Post by: TCB on August 17, 2016, 10:27:30 PM
Travel vibes to DR Jane and Keith.
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Post by: Jane on August 17, 2016, 10:27:40 PM
I hope I can sleep, tomorrow will be a long day and night.  We arrive in Athens around nine in the morning, if all goes well.
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Post by: TCB on August 17, 2016, 10:28:10 PM
Thank you DR Jane for the early birthday wishes.
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Post by: Jane on August 17, 2016, 10:28:22 PM
Thank you DR TCB.
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Post by: Jane on August 17, 2016, 10:29:21 PM
You are welcome.  Are you feeling good better Now?
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Post by: Jane on August 17, 2016, 10:29:37 PM
How is Nicky doing?
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Post by: TCB on August 17, 2016, 10:31:36 PM
I'll probably wait to see FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS until it comes out on DVD.
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Post by: TCB on August 17, 2016, 10:33:37 PM
I think Nicky and I are both feeling better.
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Post by: Jane on August 17, 2016, 10:34:26 PM
Good 😊
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Post by: Jane on August 17, 2016, 10:35:08 PM
Now I can read a bit and sleep.
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Post by: TCB on August 17, 2016, 10:35:10 PM
Tomorrow I am going out for my first birthday lunch.
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Post by: Jane on August 17, 2016, 10:35:19 PM
'night
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Post by: Jane on August 17, 2016, 10:35:39 PM
Tomorrow I am going out for my first birthday lunch.

Have a nice time.
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Post by: TCB on August 17, 2016, 10:47:58 PM
Good night, Jane.
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Post by: TCB on August 17, 2016, 11:03:26 PM
Time to change to my iPad.
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Post by: TCB on August 17, 2016, 11:10:06 PM
iPad opened,
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Post by: TCB on August 17, 2016, 11:10:30 PM
One more post.
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Post by: TCB on August 17, 2016, 11:11:25 PM
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Post by: TCB on August 17, 2016, 11:21:58 PM
No Guests anywhere on this site.
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Post by: TCB on August 18, 2016, 12:03:19 AM
Page six?  Really?