Haines His Way
Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on September 26, 2016, 12:03:24 AM
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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were unsung and sung at the same time, and now it is time for you to post until the unsung cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: TANTIVY!
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First post after BK!
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BK, I know it isn't Wednesday, but I could be brain-dead by then. So, are you still going to do a stage reading of the one show?
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Topic of the Day: probably "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang." I saw that long before I ever saw "Mary Poppins," "The Jungle Book" or "The Parent Trap." Those are probably the earliest movies with their scores that I've seen.
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I think if the guy who wrote the book for the show is truly collaborative, then yes.
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Here's the full description of the CD:
Kritzerland is proud to present a world premiere release of three never-before-heard Sherman Brothers song scores:
UNSUNG SHERMAN BROTHERS
Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
By the late 1960s, the songwriting team known as the Sherman Brothers was already legendary thanks to Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, and any number of other Disney classics, not to mention their Disneyland anthem, “It’s a Small World.” And, of course, there was Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang, with its fantastical song score. So, it’s hard to imagine that starting in 1969 three exciting new Sherman Brothers projects were all cancelled, one after another. And these projects were heartbreakers for “the boys” (as Walt Disney called them), three that got away. But now Kritzerland is proud to bring these three song scores to you for the very first time!
THE 13 CLOCKS
In 1950, the great cartoonist/humorist James Thurber published his fantasy story, The 13 Clocks, a tale about a prince who must perform a seemingly impossible task, to rescue a maiden from an evil duke. In 1968, Warner Bros. hired producer Mervyn LeRoy to make a film of it, and the Sherman Brothers were to write the score, having just come off their first film away from Disney, Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang. They wrote a delightful score, but then Warners was purchased by the Kinney conglomerate and the project was cancelled. Happily they’d made a demo of their song score, orchestrated by Don Ralke, sung by the Don Ralke singers and guest singer Fred Darian. The score they wrote is classic Sherman Brothers, filled with their trademark hummable tunes and wordplay.
SIR PUSS-IN-BOOTS
That same year, the brothers formed an alliance with two educational film producers, Ira Englander and Barry Taper. For their first project, they created an original musical that would, in the brothers’ words, “borrow a little bit of mythology from every fairy tale we could think of.” They titled it Sir Puss-in-Boots. They assembled an amazing voice cast for the film: Sammy Davis, Jr., Karl Malden, comedian Jack Carter, Jinny Tyler, and English radio host, Michael Jackson. Everything was going well until the money ran out. And so, the second project was cancelled. Again, thankfully, a demo recording was made, with several of the voice actors singing their songs, including Sammy Davis, Jr., Karl Malden, and Jinny Tyler. And again, the brothers’ songs are toe tapping, tuneful wonders.
ROMAN HOLIDAY
In 1969, Paramount Pictures and director Franco Zeffirelli (riding high on his success with his film of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew), decided to make a musical update of the classic film Roman Holiday, and Zeffirelli invited the brothers to join the project. They wrote three songs to play for producer Dino De Laurentiis. He loved the songs and the project was a go – until the day the studio pulled the plug. And that was the third cancelled project. But while the project was still a go, the brothers had the great good fortune of having the brilliant conductor, arranger, and orchestrator, Irwin Kostal, do orchestral recordings of the three songs. But before vocals could be put on them, the ax fell. For this CD, we took those three orchestral tracks and brought in singers to record the vocals all these years later, a Roman Holiday indeed.
And so, here are three new/old Sherman Brothers discoveries, at last unsung no more. You are in for a real treat!
Unsung Sherman Brothers is limited to 1000 copies only and is priced at $19.98, plus shipping.
WE WILL HAVE 100 COPIES SIGNED BY RICHARD M. SHERMAN. AS A SPECIAL PROMOTION WE OFFER THE SIGNED COPIES FREE OF CHARGE IF YOU PURCHASE $96.00 IN KRITZERLAND CDS OR BLU-RAYS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE A SIGNED COPY ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS ORDER THE $96.00 IN CDS OR BLU-RAYS AND YOUR FREE, SIGNED UNSUNG SHERMAN BROTHERS WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY ADDED TO YOUR ORDER UNTIL WE ARE OUT OF THEM.
NOTE TO INDIEGOGO CONTRIBUTORS: THIS CD CAN COUNT TOWARDS YOUR PERK, BUT NOT THE SIGNED VERSION. THE ONLY WAY TO GET THAT IS AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. IF YOU WANT THIS CD YOU MUST OPT-IN BY SENDING AN E-MAIL TO kritzerland@gmail.com. IF YOU DON’T WANT THIS CD YOU DON’T NEED TO DO ANYTHING.
CDs will ship by the third week of November, but we’ve actually been averaging three to five weeks early in terms of shipping ahead of the official ship date. To place an order, see the cover, or hear audio samples, just visit www.kritzerland.com.
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I just listened to the sample tracks. They're a lot of fun! I sure that there must be some Sammy Davis, Jr. fans out there who would love to learn about this CD.
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Thank you DR George.
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First after everybody else!
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Speedy healing to Jane!
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good morning to all
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health vibes to Jane
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Thank you DR FJL & DR Michael.
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Good morning, all.
From the hills of West Vir-ginny (no relation to our DR).
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And that's about it from me.
Have a lovely Monday, everyone, and see y'all tonight.
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TOD:
I probably heard most of the Sherman Brothers songs when the Disney movies came out, but the first time I paid attention and noticed their names was "Mary Poppins."
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Good morning, all!
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DR TCB, I will be watching trhe debut tonight.
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I am hoping as well to finish the first edit of Guys & Dolls Act Two.
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I need a trip to the bank and then I can begin to work.
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Joshie does not need me today. He has to get the synth parts ready for the programmer.
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I like everyone in the cast of Republic of Doyle, except for the leading man. Maybe it's the writing?
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CD Ordered......Saturday!
It sounds wonderful!
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TOD:
Tall Paul sung by Miss Annette Funicello. Still a fun song - I like all of the songs they wrote for her!
Favorite score: The One and Only Genuine Original Family Band
Favorite song: Let's Go Fly a Kite, Ten Feet Off the Ground, West O' the Wide Missouri, Let's Get Together
Couldn't pick just ONE!!!!
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A couple of links since my choices may not be familiar to some:
West o' the Wide Missouri - a glorious hoedown dance number.....this is just the music.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-QXCJhUKsM
Ten Feet Off the Ground
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H85ALkpmb8o
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Good morning, all.
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Health vibes for DR Jane.
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It's still raining with thunderstorms in and out. And we're having flash flood warnings.
I hope my flight isn't delayed.
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Just as I was reading about Unsung Sherman Bros., Whimsey Works came on.
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Two!
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CD Ordered......Saturday!
It sounds wonderful!
CD ordered here, too!!! Yay!
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OK, so community theater doesn't pay. Neither does crime.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/09/26/community-theater-actor-sentenced-to-death-for-robbing-shooting-and-dismembering-afghanistan-vet-to-pay-for-wedding/?hpid=hp_hp-morning-mix_mm-actor%3Ahomepage%2Fstory
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CD ordered.
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I spoke to Randy. I think any chance for a rapprochement between him and the Macbeths is past.
His health is bad with crushed discs in his back and I advised him to see a physiatrist about the problems.
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I spoke to Randy. I think any chance for a rapprochement between him and the Macbeths is past.
His health is bad with crushed discs in his back and I advised him to see a physiatrist about the problems.
Very sad to hear.
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Monday morning greetings! Rainy here in SW Ohio - very inconvenient because I need to go grocery shopping today. Maybe after lunch...
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Continued vibes for DR Elmore's brother Randy!
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Good morning.
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My DH said the tarantula quote when I was headed out to walk last week in the woods. It is mating season for the tarantulas, and the males are out seeking females in their burrows.
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I decided to wash the apartment's throw rugs and that led to mopping the bathroom and kitchen floors as well. I'm ready for a nap.
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My DH said the tarantula quote when I was headed out to walk last week in the woods. It is mating season for the tarantulas, and the males are out seeking females in their burrows.
Enter no burrows!
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Health vibes for DR Jane.
Thank you.
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It's still raining with thunderstorms in and out. And we're having flash flood warnings.
I hope my flight isn't delayed.
Travel Vibes!
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I spoke to Randy. I think any chance for a rapprochement between him and the Macbeths is past.
His health is bad with crushed discs in his back and I advised him to see a physiatrist about the problems.
I am sorry.
Finding relief vibes for your DB Randy!!!
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My DH said the tarantula quote when I was headed out to walk last week in the woods. It is mating season for the tarantulas, and the males are out seeking females in their burrows.
😁
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OK, so community theater doesn't pay. Neither does crime.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/09/26/community-theater-actor-sentenced-to-death-for-robbing-shooting-and-dismembering-afghanistan-vet-to-pay-for-wedding/?hpid=hp_hp-morning-mix_mm-actor%3Ahomepage%2Fstory
This explains the deadline I read yesterday about the actor sentenced to death.
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Travel vibes for DR JOHN G. That was a scary story at that link!
DR GINNY it is clearing up here a bit....comfortably cool....so you should be rid of the rain this afternoon.
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Vibes for Randy....the brother of DR ELMORE.....
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I need to get up off of the heating pad and begin my day. I had planned to swim but it is a bit chilly yet.
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The temperature is a comfortable 57 degrees here....and we're headed for a high of only about 60 degrees....which is NICE.
Ratings are down for the NFL.
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DR GINNY it is clearing up here a bit....comfortably cool....so you should be rid of the rain this afternoon.
That's what I'm countin' on, DR JRand!
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It's still raining with thunderstorms in and out. And we're having flash flood warnings.
I hope my flight isn't delayed.
Travel Vibes!
Thank you. Am at the airport waiting patiently.
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The temperature is a comfortable 57 degrees here....and we're headed for a high of only about 60 degrees....which is NICE.
Ratings are down for the NFL.
I wonder why the ratings are down. Is it because millennials don't watch TV?
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And thanks for the vibes, JRand.
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I cannot decipher why the fat hell something keeps dividing my marguee into two lines so I'm deleting it.
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It really pisses me off!
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The rugs should be dry by now.
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Safe travel, DR JohnG!
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Travel vibes for John G!
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Page 3?
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Page 3!
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Travel vibes for John G!
~~~Ditto!!~~~
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Continued vibes for DR Elmore's brother Randy!
~~~Ditto!!~~~
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Monday morning greetings! Rainy here in SW Ohio - very inconvenient because I need to go grocery shopping today. Maybe after lunch...
I like the rain. Today in Olympia, it's supposed to get up to 80°F! :P
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I'm up, I'm up - I was awakened by a knocking at the door - forgot the neighbor was coming by with a fence person to finally fix the broken fence to the north.
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Then I printed out orders - so far a pretty good Kritzerland day. I always think when you post about an album like this on a Facebook page dedicated to the Sherman Brothers that has hundreds of thousands of "likes" that things will move really quickly, but alas that never correlates. The signed copies are moving right along - I knew we were taking a chance doing the promotion but it made sense for us and if it takes a bit of time to sell all of them, that's fine.
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Supposed to be 104 today.
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Here's the interview I did for the new CD:
http://theseconddisc.com/2016/09/26/now-always-second-disc-interview-bruce-kimmel-announces-unsung-sherman-brothers/
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Monday morning greetings! Rainy here in SW Ohio - very inconvenient because I need to go grocery shopping today. Maybe after lunch...
I like the rain. Today in Olympia, it's supposed to get up to 80°F! :P
I am looking forward to 80 degrees :)
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Here's the interview I did for the new CD:
http://theseconddisc.com/2016/09/26/now-always-second-disc-interview-bruce-kimmel-announces-unsung-sherman-brothers/
That's great, BK!
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It really pisses me off!
Me, too!
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Oakland is having a bit of warmer weather.
Yesterday, it was up to 89. Today's high is supposed to be 87.
Last night's low was supposed to be 58, but it didn't get below 68.
Thank goodness for air conditioning.
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Back from an egg salad sandwich and a few fries. Sated. Must jog later, but probably I'll wait till after rehearsal since I don't really want to jog in 104-degree heat. So much for summer being over.
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AARRGGHH!! Our staff library computer system isn't working, nor is e-mail, but Internet seems to be fine. That's very weird. I can't do much of any work! :P
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I don't want to get started on anything because I'm going to leave in about 15 minutes to go to a local restaurant, Falls Terrace (http://www.fallsterrace.com/), to meet with the family to celebrate my sister's birthday, which is tomorrow. I guess I can just putter around for maybe 10 minutes, then leave and get there early.
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Well, that was quick. It all seems to be back up and running, so that's good. I still don't want to start anything, because I'm still going to leave in a bit.
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Page three? Really?
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Hello, everyone.
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Travel vibes to DR John G.
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Feel-better vibes to DR Jane.
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Multi-purpose vibes to all!
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PUSS-IN-BOOTS is WONDERFUL!!
And Sammy Davis, Jr is his usual fabulous self. I can't wait to hear the entire CD.
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While DR Ginny had rain and needed to do her grocery shopping I did mine in an extremely DRY (dew point of 32 degrees) 98. Fortunately, I found a decent parking space and didn't have too far to walk.
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I like everyone in the cast of Republic of Doyle, except for the leading man. Maybe it's the writing?
I wanted to like it. I think the writing is weak and the leading man isn't strong enough to pull it off.
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I spoke to Randy. I think any chance for a rapprochement between him and the Macbeths is past.
His health is bad with crushed discs in his back and I advised him to see a physiatrist about the problems.
MEGA VIBES to Randy!
Might Randy and Jo's disillusionment with the Macbeths be good for you?
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The temperature is a comfortable 57 degrees here....and we're headed for a high of only about 60 degrees....which is NICE.
Envy! Envy!
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Indiegogo is 89%. A mere 11% to go.
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Great interview MR BK!
That should move some goods off the shelf!
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TCB,
Regarding your problem of using the scooter in rainy weather, perhaps you could find a used Popemobile?
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4!!!!
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Indiegogo is 89%. A mere 11% to go.
Congrats, BK!
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Terrific interview!
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Feel-better vibes to DR Jane.
Thank you. I am not worse so that is good.
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I walked less today which was sad not to fully enjoy our last summer day.
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Not as sad as it might have been since I really wanted to turn around and head home ;D
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I like the cover of UNSUNG SHERMAN BROTHERS.
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Well, I must be off. It's rehearsin' time!
Be back later.
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We are watching the debate, at least until we can't anymore.
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Good evening, all.
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Excellent interview, which shall be printed out and given along with the CD as a gift to a friend.
But why be cheap? I'll give it to myself, too.
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Dead tired after a full day of driving, sightseeing, and visiting...capped off with a superb dinner. Said dinner was SO damned good that I'll be returning next time with that jernt in mind, first and foremost:
http://www.bartiniwv.com
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All that sniffing! Is Donald Tramp on coke?
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And now, to sleep. One more buckwheat pancakes and bacon breakfast tomorrow, then I'm on the road home.
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Had a fun first rehearsals - I think this will be a swellegant show.
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Long day at work
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Nothing new there
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Left around 9 and came home and watched the debur
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Or debate
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That was depressing
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Vibes for randy
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Made it to Florida. Flight was good and actually ahead of schedule. Thank you for the vibes.
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My friend Hillary and I had a nice dinner and a good walk with her pooch, Dexter.
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Will try to hit the beach in the morning.
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Good night, all.
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That was depressing
As expected.
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Made it to Florida. Flight was good and actually ahead of schedule. Thank you for the vibes.
Good.
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Good evening!
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Page 4? Really?
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Just one more to go.
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Page 5
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It was a beautiful day here today.
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I am not sure it made it to 80, but it was pretty darn nice.
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Falls Terrace. That used to be a great place to eat.
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George, is Falls Terrace still a good restaurant?
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Greetings, 3 Guests!
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What is your favorite food on Thanksgiving?
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For some reason, I have gotten bored with Subway Sandwiches.
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I ordered a foot long turkey today, and I could barely get thru half of it.
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It didn't taste bad, it was just boring.
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I think I will stay away from Subway for a while.
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My Speak & Spell flipped out today.
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It would no longer type my dictation into Word.
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The 3 Guests have left the building.
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Did the shorter jog and had some pretzels.
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Now I'll relax.
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What is your favorite food on Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving! Goodness, are you looking forward to it already?
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For some reason, I have gotten bored with Subway Sandwiches.
I know I have said this before....I dislike the smell of Subway.
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What is your favorite food on Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving! Goodness, are you looking forward to it already?
It was just a question for our three guests.
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I was tired of the ice cream or cookie question.
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;D
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'night DR TCB.
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Good night, Jane.
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Time to switch computers
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I guess Jane went to bed before I could haul out my Christmas questions.
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Oh, I am back.
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Welcome 1 Guest!
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What did you do on your summer vacation?
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Let's get off this page.
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Just one more post.
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Page 6
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Page six? Really?
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Why do the evening hours pass so damn quickly?
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Why do the evening hours pass so damn quickly?
Because we take these short naps when we aren't looking.
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How many orders did you get today?
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Another Guest bit the dust.
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I have still not listened to the new Streisand CD.
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A nice amount of orders. A little slow on the signed copies but Nick warned me those go a bit more slowly because we're asking people to spend more money, but I'm not disappointed certainly. We announced at midnight, which means on one really saw it until six hours later, so it hasn't been twenty-four hours yet. I'm always a bit surprised when you post on a Sherman Brothers page with many people on it, that every one of those people don't buy the CD.
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I have to drive to see a friend tomorrow. Maybe I will play it during the drive.
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Is George still at rehearsal?
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A nice amount of orders. A little slow on the signed copies but Nick warned me those go a bit more slowly because we're asking people to spend more money, but I'm not disappointed certainly. We announced at midnight, which means on one really saw it until six hours later, so it hasn't been twenty-four hours yet. I'm always a bit surprised when you post on a Sherman Brothers page with many people on it, that every one of those people don't buy the CD.
I would certainly think they would.
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I am not sure it made it to 80, but it was pretty darn nice.
It got up to 83° in the Olympia/Tumwater area today.
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George, is Falls Terrace still a good restaurant?
I had the fish and chips and they were pretty good. My parents had burgers and they both really liked them.
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Is George still at rehearsal?
Nope. :)
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I have still not listened to the new Streisand CD.
I haven't even purchased it, yet.
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A friend picked it up for me, because I wanted the edition they are selling at Target.
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A friend picked it up for me, because I wanted the edition they are selling at Target.
That's the version that I was thinking about getting.
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It has the four extra songs.
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It has the four extra songs.
Yup.