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Title: THE UNSINKABLE TAMMY GRIMES
Post by: bk on November 02, 2016, 12:29:30 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were unsinkable, and now it is time for you to post until the unsinkable cows come home - they're currently performing The Unsinkable MOOly Brown.
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Post by: bk on November 02, 2016, 12:31:14 AM
And the word of the day is: TEMERARIOUS!
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Post by: George on November 02, 2016, 12:44:30 AM
Those were some very nice remembrances of Tammy Grimes, BK.
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Post by: John G. on November 02, 2016, 01:20:23 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on November 02, 2016, 01:20:45 AM
First post after George after BK.
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Post by: TCB on November 02, 2016, 01:21:35 AM
Good morning, John.
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Post by: John G. on November 02, 2016, 01:21:51 AM
Loved the notes on Ms. Grimes. I never got to see her live. Millicent Martin was in 42nd Street by the time I got to see that show.
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Post by: John G. on November 02, 2016, 01:22:09 AM
Good morning, TCB.
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Post by: TCB on November 02, 2016, 01:22:51 AM
Those were some very nice remembrances of Tammy Grimes, BK.


Yes, I agree.
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Post by: John G. on November 02, 2016, 01:26:24 AM
Happy birthday to my sister, Annaliese.
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Post by: TCB on November 02, 2016, 01:29:33 AM
Happy birthday to my sister, Annaliese.


Happy Birthday to John's sister!
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Post by: FJL on November 02, 2016, 02:45:22 AM
Happy birthday to John G's sister from us too!
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Post by: FJL on November 02, 2016, 02:49:36 AM
Thanks for sharing those reminiscences, BK!
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Post by: FJL on November 02, 2016, 02:52:21 AM
Thanks to BK, I got to meet Walter Willison, who was delightful!   
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Post by: FJL on November 02, 2016, 02:52:42 AM
And I assume still is delightful!
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Post by: Michael on November 02, 2016, 03:24:17 AM
Good morning to all
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Post by: Michael on November 02, 2016, 03:27:49 AM
I saw Tammy Grimes only once on stage in 42nd Street. I was going to see her in California Suite but she was on a week's vacation but was replace d by Rue McClanahan who was very good. But I'm sure she would have killed in The Visitors From London (the actress going to the Academy Awards with the gay husband.)
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Post by: John G. on November 02, 2016, 03:48:29 AM
Elmore, did you see there's a Bright Star reunion set for one night?
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 02, 2016, 04:07:18 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 02, 2016, 04:07:31 AM
A fine tribute to Tammy Grimes.  Much appreciated.
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 02, 2016, 04:20:43 AM
Coffee!
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 02, 2016, 04:47:41 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 02, 2016, 04:49:45 AM
Last night's weird dream was something to do with a colleague ransacking a porn movie office in search of materials compromising a lady friend and other nonsense pertaining to a trial.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 02, 2016, 04:50:46 AM
DR JohnG, yes, I saw the "Bright star" blurb.  Rob didn't mention it yesterday.  I will ask him about it.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 02, 2016, 04:54:55 AM
Nice memoirs about Tammy Grimes, BK.  Michael Valenti introduced me to her while she was working on his musical Colombe, which was based on Anouilh's play Mlle Colombe. A friend of mine in the 1970s, whom I've not seen in over forty years, had worked summer stock n Florida, and he had a bawdy but hilarious story about her.

I used to be friends with Amanda Plummer, but I haven't seen her in twenty years.  I adored her.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 02, 2016, 04:55:39 AM
I have to make a pharmacy trip this morning along with a trek to the market.
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 02, 2016, 05:01:40 AM
And if you are still free for it, later there will be a gentleman caller.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 02, 2016, 07:02:57 AM
Next post after the last one!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 02, 2016, 07:08:51 AM
BK:  I love your remembrances of Miss Grimes!
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 02, 2016, 07:39:50 AM
What wonderful notes from the bizzy MR BK!

Continued vibes for MR BK & Companies.
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 02, 2016, 07:40:00 AM
Page Two.
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 02, 2016, 07:43:21 AM
Well....................I was at the Dollar Tree this morning, and the cashier Judy (I hate to admit I am now one of those old men who know the cashiers by name and ask how they are) asked me if I take any prescriptions. 

I said, I get some when I am sick sometime, but none regularly.  She said a new pharmacy had just opened three doors down and she had gotten her prescription FREE!

I went down there to get some generic ClaritinD.  I usually pay $18.95 at Walgreen's. At Lo-Cost Pharmacy it was $8.16.  The man told me most prescriptions are free....somehow....anyway, I will tell my brothers and sisters about the place, and we shall see what we shall see. 
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Post by: FJL on November 02, 2016, 07:48:45 AM
Great find, Jrand! 

I don't suppose Judy keeps track of anything similar in midtown Manhattan.
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Post by: Ginny on November 02, 2016, 08:07:26 AM
Wednesday morning greetings!  I have nothing on my calendar today and plan to go nowhere.  Maybe I can get some papercrafting done for next week's AAUW Holiday Bazaar and some other puttering.
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 02, 2016, 08:07:55 AM
DR Jrand66, I only have one prescription, so this will be simple.  Can you pick me up a free year's supply of Valsartan?  Thanks in advance.
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Post by: Ginny on November 02, 2016, 08:07:56 AM
Thanks to DR TCB for last night's comment about Richard's vision.
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Post by: Jane on November 02, 2016, 08:12:44 AM
DR Ginnyou and DR elmore,  I didn't realize reading HILLBILLY ELEGY would also include a history lesson on Middletown. 
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Post by: Ginny on November 02, 2016, 08:27:11 AM
BK, I loved your sweet tribute to Tammy Grimes!  I, too, was taken with the Molly Brown cast album.  By the time I saw the show in Detroit in 1962, your friend Karen Morrow was in the title role alongside Harve Presnell.
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Post by: Ginny on November 02, 2016, 08:28:05 AM
DR Ginnyou and DR elmore,  I didn't realize reading HILLBILLY ELEGY would also include a history lesson on Middletown. 

My copy is due to arrive today from Amazon.  It's the November selection for my evening book group.
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 02, 2016, 08:37:00 AM
I am sorry I forgot to mention the good news about DH RICHARD!

And happy birthday to the sister of DR JOHN G.
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 02, 2016, 08:39:00 AM
I don't usually think good movies need to be musicalized!  In fact I do not like many - if any - of the Broadway movie to stage shows.

BUT - the more I hear of the ROMAN HOLIDAY songs....and think of Zeffirelli directing....I think it sounds like the best idea ever.  Those characters can sing.....
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 02, 2016, 08:39:27 AM
I shall check on that prescription DR CHAS SMITH.

I think it's just in Indiana DR FJL.....
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Post by: Druxy on November 02, 2016, 08:40:22 AM
I never met Tammy Grimes, though I wore out my LP of THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN listening to it.

When I was representing Howard Keel back in the late 1960s-through most of the 1970s, he did a production (possibly a short tour) of MOLLY BROWN with Ms. Grimes somewhere, I believe, in the Midwest.

What surprised me a bit was that, by contract, he got top billing.

Yes, he was certainly the bigger name, but it was her show.
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Post by: Ginny on November 02, 2016, 08:43:34 AM
I am sorry I forgot to mention the good news about DH RICHARD!

And happy birthday to the sister of DR JOHN G.

Thanks, DR JRand!

And, ditto!
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 02, 2016, 08:59:23 AM
I wore out the Molly Brown LP, too.  Loved that, and it's high time I heard that score again.  It's been years.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 02, 2016, 09:22:31 AM
I've assembled the meds for the coming week, put away the groceries, written a little bit of the choral piece, and I think it's time to lie on the heating pad for a bit.

Why couldn't I age gracefully?
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Post by: Jane on November 02, 2016, 09:53:49 AM
Well....................I was at the Dollar Tree this morning, and the cashier Judy (I hate to admit I am now one of those old men who know the cashiers by name and ask how they are) asked me if I take any prescriptions. 

I said, I get some when I am sick sometime, but none regularly.  She said a new pharmacy had just opened three doors down and she had gotten her prescription FREE!

I went down there to get some generic ClaritinD.  I usually pay $18.95 at Walgreen's. At Lo-Cost Pharmacy it was $8.16.  The man told me most prescriptions are free....somehow....anyway, I will tell my brothers and sisters about the place, and we shall see what we shall see. 

 :o
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Post by: Jane on November 02, 2016, 09:58:01 AM
DR John, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUR SISTER!

Keith is working on our flights to Austin.  To my shock there aren't any non-stop flights.  I hate extra landings as I am more likely to get airsick during the landing.  Tell me again how pretty the Riverwalk is at Christmas time ;)
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Post by: Jane on November 02, 2016, 10:01:51 AM
DR Ginnyou and DR elmore,  I didn't realize reading HILLBILLY ELEGY would also include a history lesson on Middletown. 

My copy is due to arrive today from Amazon.  It's the November selection for my evening book group.

I am interested in how accurate you find his descriptions of Middletown.
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Post by: George on November 02, 2016, 10:18:37 AM
Happy birthday to my sister, Annaliese.

A Very Happy Birthday to your sister!
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Post by: George on November 02, 2016, 10:20:57 AM
Well....................I was at the Dollar Tree this morning, and the cashier Judy (I hate to admit I am now one of those old men who know the cashiers by name and ask how they are) asked me if I take any prescriptions. 

I said, I get some when I am sick sometime, but none regularly.  She said a new pharmacy had just opened three doors down and she had gotten her prescription FREE!

I went down there to get some generic ClaritinD.  I usually pay $18.95 at Walgreen's. At Lo-Cost Pharmacy it was $8.16.  The man told me most prescriptions are free....somehow....anyway, I will tell my brothers and sisters about the place, and we shall see what we shall see. 

Wow!  That's amazing!  Hope it's true...and easy to deal with!
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Post by: George on November 02, 2016, 10:50:20 AM
I don't usually think good movies need to be musicalized!  In fact I do not like many - if any - of the Broadway movie to stage shows.

BUT - the more I hear of the ROMAN HOLIDAY songs....and think of Zeffirelli directing....I think it sounds like the best idea ever.  Those characters can sing.....

Someone in Japan thought so, also. ;D

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/Roman%20Holiday%20-%20Japanese%20Cast%20Recording_zpsalsjq2zq.png)
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Post by: George on November 02, 2016, 10:50:54 AM
DR John, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUR SISTER!

Keith is working on our flights to Austin.  To my shock there aren't any non-stop flights.  I hate extra landings as I am more likely to get airsick during the landing.  Tell me again how pretty the Riverwalk is at Christmas time ;)

My aunt the nun LOVES to get on flights with the most stops.  She loves to go up and down in an airplane! :D
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Post by: John G. on November 02, 2016, 10:59:36 AM
DR John, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUR SISTER!

Keith is working on our flights to Austin.  To my shock there aren't any non-stop flights.  I hate extra landings as I am more likely to get airsick during the landing.  Tell me again how pretty the Riverwalk is at Christmas time ;)

It's beautiful, Jane.
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Post by: John G. on November 02, 2016, 11:01:04 AM
(http://greatfoodfunplaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/San-Antonio.jpg)
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Post by: John G. on November 02, 2016, 11:01:39 AM
(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/21/25/d2/2125d28f999cecf4ae475c8989beb735.jpg)
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Post by: John G. on November 02, 2016, 11:02:41 AM
(http://www.city-data.com/forum/members/bgrn198-817210-albums-photos-pic64173-san-antonio-riverwalk-during-christmas.jpg)
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Post by: George on November 02, 2016, 11:03:03 AM
Very nice!
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Post by: John G. on November 02, 2016, 11:04:54 AM
Cannot hook up my camera to my laptop or my phone. Ugh. Not likely to post many photos until I return.
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Post by: George on November 02, 2016, 11:27:49 AM
Cannot hook up my camera to my laptop or my phone. Ugh. Not likely to post many photos until I return.

Well, while we're waiting, let's head to...
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Post by: George on November 02, 2016, 11:28:18 AM
 
PAGE THREE!!
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Post by: FJL on November 02, 2016, 11:54:15 AM
DR John, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUR SISTER!

Keith is working on our flights to Austin.  To my shock there aren't any non-stop flights.  I hate extra landings as I am more likely to get airsick during the landing.  Tell me again how pretty the Riverwalk is at Christmas time ;)

My aunt the nun LOVES to get on flights with the most stops.  She loves to go up and down in an airplane! :D


I wonder if that's where the idea for "The Flying Nun" came from.
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Post by: FJL on November 02, 2016, 11:56:40 AM
Has anyone linked the theme song from the animated series THE ROMAN HOLIDAYS yet?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1AqzpKnotA


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Post by: John G. on November 02, 2016, 12:05:50 PM
DR John, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUR SISTER!

Keith is working on our flights to Austin.  To my shock there aren't any non-stop flights.  I hate extra landings as I am more likely to get airsick during the landing.  Tell me again how pretty the Riverwalk is at Christmas time ;)

My aunt the nun LOVES to get on flights with the most stops.  She loves to go up and down in an airplane! :D


I wonder if that's where the idea for "The Flying Nun" came from.

:)
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Post by: Jane on November 02, 2016, 12:13:15 PM
DR John, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUR SISTER!

Keith is working on our flights to Austin.  To my shock there aren't any non-stop flights.  I hate extra landings as I am more likely to get airsick during the landing.  Tell me again how pretty the Riverwalk is at Christmas time ;)

My aunt the nun LOVES to get on flights with the most stops.  She loves to go up and down in an airplane! :D

I wish I did  :P
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Post by: Jane on November 02, 2016, 12:14:42 PM
DR John, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUR SISTER!

Keith is working on our flights to Austin.  To my shock there aren't any non-stop flights.  I hate extra landings as I am more likely to get airsick during the landing.  Tell me again how pretty the Riverwalk is at Christmas time ;)

It's beautiful, Jane.

:)

Maybe we will just have to do a layover on one of the stops.
Since it is Christmas, Keith moved us to the Westin.  It should be prettier in the lobby with, I hope, a nice tree.
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Post by: Jane on November 02, 2016, 12:15:38 PM
Beautiful photos DR John, thank you.  :-*
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Post by: Jane on November 02, 2016, 12:26:17 PM

Keith is working on our flights to Austin.  To my shock there aren't any non-stop flights.  I hate extra landings as I am more likely to get airsick during the landing.  Tell me again how pretty the Riverwalk is at Christmas time ;)

DR John you were sweet not to correct me when I said Austin instead of San Antonio. 
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Post by: FJL on November 02, 2016, 12:42:47 PM
Wow, great photos, John G!
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Post by: George on November 02, 2016, 01:34:32 PM
Has anyone linked the theme song from the animated series THE ROMAN HOLIDAYS yet?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1AqzpKnotA

Gotta love those Hanna-Barbera cartoons!
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 02, 2016, 01:46:39 PM
DR FJL that is very bizarre.....I have never seen an episode of that show....nor had I heard of it before RIGHT NOW!

Nice photos DR JOHN G
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Post by: bk on November 02, 2016, 01:50:35 PM
I'm up, I'm up - have been up since 9:45 after about six-and-a-half hours of sleep.  But the minute I got up I had a little fit of irritation that got the better of me, I'm afraid, although I didn't do what I REALLY wanted to do, which was be really nasty.  I cannot tell you how disappointing ticket sales for The Brain are - it's pathetic and I am really annoyed with so many of my friends who not only can't be bothered to book tickets (half-price available if they can't afford full), they don't even say why they can't come if they can't.  But I think we all know they can and they're just too lazy to get off their complacent ASSES and be supportive, and that includes a LOT of alums from the theater department.  I cannot wait until they ask me to come support them - only then will I write the e-mail I so wanted to write today.  Of course, you know many of them who are on Facebook will say exactly what one person from there said this morning: "I knew nothing about it."  Now, I have been posting EVERY SINGLE DAY about the cast, always linking to BPT.  Sorry, but these people are NEVER off Facebook and there's no way they didn't see at least one of these posts. 

So, I wrote a strong Facebook post, and a strong e-mail - I tried to keep it light in tone, and let me tell you how hard that was.  We'll see if that results in any sales today.  I was seriously ready to cancel this morning and I probably would have were it not for Alet and Cason flying in to do this.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 02, 2016, 03:00:43 PM
DR ChasSmith just left me at Artie's after a fantastic visit and dinner.  There was much gossip and many laughs.  I now have more pumpkin raisin cookies and Vernor's than I've seen in ages. What a good fellow!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 02, 2016, 03:48:16 PM
DR FJL that is very bizarre.....I have never seen an episode of that show....nor had I heard of it before RIGHT NOW!

Nice photos DR JOHN G

Had never heard of this?

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh119/RonPulliam/742120b2460a7fbd1c78336b46abfebb.png)


Or this?

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh119/RonPulliam/ROMAN%20HOLIDAYS%20_2%201973.png)
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Post by: bk on November 02, 2016, 03:58:36 PM
Since making the e-mail and Facebook things not one single reservation despite THREE people telling me they would do it immediately.  At this point it seems almost spiteful, like they just want to wait until Monday morning to reserve.  These people have no idea, NO idea. :)
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Post by: KevinH on November 02, 2016, 04:12:10 PM
Good evening!
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Post by: bk on November 02, 2016, 04:18:32 PM
Back from a two-and-a-half mile jog.
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 02, 2016, 04:25:56 PM
The latter DR RLP.
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Post by: Jrand74 on November 02, 2016, 04:26:25 PM
I wish someone in California would do a staged reading of BRAINEX......
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Post by: Jane on November 02, 2016, 04:28:41 PM
Has anyone linked the theme song from the animated series THE ROMAN HOLIDAYS yet?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1AqzpKnotA

Gotta love those Hanna-Barbera cartoons!

Maybe you do ;D
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Post by: Jane on November 02, 2016, 04:30:42 PM
DR ChasSmith just left me at Artie's after a fantastic visit and dinner.  There was much gossip and many laughs.  I now have more pumpkin raisin cookies and Vernor's than I've seen in ages. What a good fellow!

It sounds like a perfect evening :)
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Post by: KevinH on November 02, 2016, 04:33:37 PM
Nice tribute to Ms. Grimes, BK!
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Post by: KevinH on November 02, 2016, 04:35:46 PM
Thanks to BK, I got to meet Walter Willison, who was delightful!   


Me too!  He was very nice when we met at Joe Allen.  And I saw him last year at 54 Below's tribute to Grand Hotel. He played the narrator/doctor.  He remembered me and was friendly.
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Post by: KevinH on November 02, 2016, 04:37:12 PM
The wedding Saturday was very elegant (at the winery  in Charlottesville, VA).  The only problem-it started at 5:30 pm and the sun was very bright.  I had to shield my eyes during the ceremony.
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Post by: KevinH on November 02, 2016, 04:38:00 PM
And on Sunday I went to Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson.  I wish I could have spent more time but I was anxious to get back on the road for my 2 3/4 hour trip home.
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Post by: KevinH on November 02, 2016, 04:38:36 PM
Happy Birthday to DR John G's sister!
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Post by: KevinH on November 02, 2016, 04:39:53 PM
Glad to hear DH Richard's good news, DR Ginny!
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Post by: KevinH on November 02, 2016, 04:42:07 PM
The warm weather is back --it was in the 70's today and will be tomorrow as well.  Then down to the low 60's for a while.
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Post by: Jane on November 02, 2016, 04:47:27 PM
Thank you for the weather report.  I'm glad you had a nice weekend, sun and all ;)
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Post by: George on November 02, 2016, 04:51:57 PM
And speaking of Candide (as we were just yesterday)...Linda Lavin Will Make NY City Opera Debut in Candide (http://www.playbill.com/article/linda-lavin-will-make-ny-city-opera-debut-in-candide):

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The cast has been announced for the 2017 New York City Opera production.

New York City Opera’s production of Leonard Bernstein’s Candide will mark a notable New York City Opera debut with the role of the Old Lady. It will be played by Linda Lavin, the Tony Award-winning actor best known for playing the title role in the television series Alice.

Directed by Tony winner Harold Prince and choreographed by Tony nominee Patricia Birch, performances will begin January 6, 2017, at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Theater.

The cast of Bernstein’s comic operetta also includes Tony Award nominee Gregg Edelman (City of Angels, Passion, Into the Woods) as Voltaire, Pangloss, Governor, Businessman, Police Chief, 2nd Gambler, and Wisest Man; Jay Armstrong Johnson (Sweeney Todd, On the Town; The Most Happy Fella) as Candide; Meghan Picerno (Don Giovanni, Die Zauberflöte, Hansel and Gretel) as Cunegonde; Keith Phares (The Barber of Seville, Les pêcheurs de perles, Mourning Becomes Electra, The Little Prince) as Maximilian; and Jessica Tyler Wright (War Horse, Sweeney Todd, Allegro, Candide) as Paquette.

Guest-starring as the various characters encountered by Candide are Chip Zien (Into the Woods) as Max’s Servant Hugo, Radu, Judge, Father Bernard, Rich Jew, and First Gambler; and Brooks Ashmanskas (Shuffle Along) as Pasha-Prefect, Baron, Grand Inquisitor, and Slave Driver.

Additional production details will be announced at a later date.

Candide will run for six performances through January 12, 2017. Performance dates and times are January 6 at 7:30 PM, January 7 at 2 PM and 8 PM, January 8 at 4 PM, January 11 at 7:30 PM, and January 12 at 7:30 PM....
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 02, 2016, 04:55:40 PM
Back from the same delightful visit DR Elmore reported.  It had been too long since whenever the last one was, and was most enjoyable.
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 02, 2016, 04:56:14 PM
The pastrami was wonderful, as always.  Been too long for that, too!
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Post by: ChasSmith on November 02, 2016, 05:08:40 PM
Strongest TICKET SALES VIBES to BK and The Brain.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 02, 2016, 05:15:33 PM
Back from the same delightful visit DR Elmore reported.  It had been too long since whenever the last one was, and was most enjoyable.

I'm happy to see you are home in one piece.
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Post by: Ginny on November 02, 2016, 05:17:08 PM
Glad to hear DH Richard's good news, DR Ginny!

Thanks, DR KevinH!
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Post by: Ginny on November 02, 2016, 05:22:37 PM
And on Sunday I went to Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson.  I wish I could have spent more time but I was anxious to get back on the road for my 2 3/4 hour trip home.

Did you travel to Charlottesville and back on US 29?  If so, you went right past the Holiday Inn Express where we stayed, between Ruckersville and Charlottesville.  Glad you enjoyed Monticello.  We did, too, and now I'm reading America's First Daughter, a novel based on the life of "Patsy" Jefferson.
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Post by: vixmom on November 02, 2016, 05:22:41 PM
I am happy to hear that Chas and Elmore had a good day
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Post by: Jane on November 02, 2016, 05:23:35 PM
Strongest TICKET SALES VIBES to BK and The Brain.

DITTO!
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Post by: Jane on November 02, 2016, 05:24:10 PM
Back from the same delightful visit DR Elmore reported.  It had been too long since whenever the last one was, and was most enjoyable.

I'm happy to see you are home in one piece.

DITTO!
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Post by: Ginny on November 02, 2016, 05:24:11 PM
I am happy to hear that Chas and Elmore had a good day

Me, too!
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Post by: vixmom on November 02, 2016, 05:24:28 PM
And more than happy that Richards eye problems are behind them
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Post by: vixmom on November 02, 2016, 05:25:45 PM
Ticket vibes to BK
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Post by: vixmom on November 02, 2016, 05:26:13 PM
I'd like to see the show but I'm 3000 miles away
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Post by: Jane on November 02, 2016, 05:29:31 PM
And on Sunday I went to Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson.  I wish I could have spent more time but I was anxious to get back on the road for my 2 3/4 hour trip home.

Did you travel to Charlottesville and back on US 29?  If so, you went right past the Holiday Inn Express where we stayed, between Ruckersville and Charlottesville.  Glad you enjoyed Monticello.  We did, too, and now I'm reading America's First Daughter, a novel based on the life of "Patsy" Jefferson.

The book looks very interesting though I am not up for more politics at the moment.
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Post by: Ginny on November 02, 2016, 06:06:50 PM
And more than happy that Richards eye problems are behind them

Thanks, DR Vixmom!
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Post by: George on November 02, 2016, 07:19:55 PM
Strongest TICKET SALES VIBES to BK and The Brain.

DITTO!

~~~Ditto, Two!!~~~
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Post by: George on November 02, 2016, 07:20:58 PM
Back from the same delightful visit DR Elmore reported.  It had been too long since whenever the last one was, and was most enjoyable.

I'm happy to see you are home in one piece.

DITTO!

Ditto, Too!!
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Post by: George on November 02, 2016, 07:22:35 PM
And on that note (D#), I'm outta here.  A friend invited me to meet him and his wife at a local bar to watch the game...which ever game it is...and visit for a while.  So, I'm going to a bar to visit and "watch" a game.  I don't think I'll be able to pay too much attention to the game.  But it'll be fine. :)

Be back later.
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Post by: bk on November 02, 2016, 07:26:10 PM
And still no one has reserved, including even more people who told me they would.  These people have no idea, no idea at all.  It's fine as long as they come, but why they all feel they can just wait and wait and wait when they have to know that is just crazy making is really odd to me. 
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Post by: bk on November 02, 2016, 07:26:36 PM
Had a fun second rehearsal and Marc Ginsburg even got to run his Brain songs.
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Post by: vixmom on November 02, 2016, 08:44:47 PM
Has anybody here seen the show "This is Us"?
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Post by: vixmom on November 02, 2016, 08:47:08 PM
One if the guys at work has been raving about it
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Post by: vixmom on November 02, 2016, 08:50:12 PM
So tonight I discovered that the show is on "free on demand"
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Post by: vixmom on November 02, 2016, 08:50:36 PM
And I ended up binge watching the first 6 episodes
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Post by: vixmom on November 02, 2016, 09:53:05 PM
And niw it is tomorrow's and I an falling asleep
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Post by: vixmom on November 02, 2016, 09:53:35 PM
Enjoy your vacation johng
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Post by: vixmom on November 02, 2016, 09:53:53 PM
Good
Night
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Post by: TCB on November 02, 2016, 09:55:39 PM
Good evening!
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Post by: TCB on November 02, 2016, 09:56:14 PM
The Cubs have won the World Series!!
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Post by: TCB on November 02, 2016, 09:56:41 PM
One more post.
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Post by: TCB on November 02, 2016, 09:57:14 PM
Page Five
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Post by: TCB on November 02, 2016, 10:00:42 PM
I guess I missed DR vixmom.
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Post by: TCB on November 02, 2016, 10:03:37 PM
I am really having trouble posting here tonight.
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Post by: TCB on November 02, 2016, 10:04:06 PM
It is probably my laptop.
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Post by: TCB on November 02, 2016, 10:09:23 PM
Little by little.
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Post by: TCB on November 02, 2016, 10:11:57 PM
Tomorrow and Friday we may have sunshine instead of rain.
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Post by: Jane on November 02, 2016, 10:13:19 PM
And on that note (D#), I'm outta here.  A friend invited me to meet him and his wife at a local bar to watch the game...which ever game it is...and visit for a while.  So, I'm going to a bar to visit and "watch" a game.  I don't think I'll be able to pay too much attention to the game.  But it'll be fine. :)

Be back later.

I wish I had been watching the game, especially the last half.  I could not get Keith to turn on any of it.  I kept tracking it though 😊
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Post by: bk on November 02, 2016, 10:21:06 PM
We sold one ticket today.  I am so fed up.
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Post by: bk on November 02, 2016, 10:21:14 PM
REALLY fed up.
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Post by: bk on November 02, 2016, 10:21:59 PM
So fed up that I went and got two chicken tenders and a couple of egg rolls.  It's fine, I only had an omelet and an English muffin and I jogged, so I had lots of calories left.
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Post by: bk on November 02, 2016, 10:29:11 PM
Have I mentioned that I'm FED up.
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Post by: bk on November 02, 2016, 10:29:20 PM
REALLY fed up. 
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Post by: bk on November 02, 2016, 10:29:52 PM
I finished watching The Last War, and am now listening to music and trying to rid myself of this stress-related headache.
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Post by: TCB on November 02, 2016, 10:34:46 PM
I am really sorry about the ticket problem, BK.  I really don't understand people sometimes.
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Post by: TCB on November 02, 2016, 10:41:21 PM
This computer is driving me crazy!
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Post by: TCB on November 02, 2016, 10:48:42 PM
Now suddenly it is working again.
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Post by: TCB on November 02, 2016, 11:10:05 PM
And then it slowed down again
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Post by: TCB on November 02, 2016, 11:12:19 PM
I think I will switch computers
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Post by: TCB on November 02, 2016, 11:38:21 PM
I am back!  This iPad seems to be working better.
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Post by: TCB on November 02, 2016, 11:39:26 PM
Greetings, 0 Guests!
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Post by: TCB on November 03, 2016, 12:05:37 AM
CRANBERRIES
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Post by: TCB on November 03, 2016, 12:10:49 AM
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