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Title: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: bk on March 07, 2017, 12:02:58 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were a party, and now it is time for you to post until the partying cows come home.
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Post by: bk on March 07, 2017, 12:04:07 AM
And the word of the day is: SYNCRETISM!
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Post by: TCB on March 07, 2017, 12:10:48 AM
First post after BK!
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Post by: George on March 07, 2017, 12:15:11 AM
Second post after BK!
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Post by: George on March 07, 2017, 12:16:06 AM
Yesterday's day of posts isn't closed, yet.

::)
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Post by: George on March 07, 2017, 12:16:23 AM
Just sayin'.

;)
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Post by: George on March 07, 2017, 12:26:31 AM
Well, I need to go to sleep now.

Good night, all. 8)
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Post by: TCB on March 07, 2017, 12:32:12 AM
Well, I need to go to sleep now.

Good night, all. 8)


Good night, George.
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Post by: TCB on March 07, 2017, 12:49:50 AM
BK, did you lock yesterday's posts?
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Post by: bk on March 07, 2017, 12:59:55 AM
I did indeed.
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Post by: TCB on March 07, 2017, 01:16:38 AM
Okay.
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Post by: Michael on March 07, 2017, 04:25:27 AM
Good morning to all
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Post by: FJL on March 07, 2017, 04:31:02 AM
Got up a little late (for me) today!
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 07, 2017, 04:46:17 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 07, 2017, 04:47:53 AM
I have a few errands, and then I have an Entr'acte to orchestrate from Rob's sketch.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: Jrand74 on March 07, 2017, 04:48:37 AM
Congrats to MR BK and KAY COLE on their successful CD launch party.  It sounds as if everyone had a good time!

Meeting vibes for tomorrow!
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: Jrand74 on March 07, 2017, 04:49:15 AM
I shall have to think about the TOD.  I agree that mustard plaster sounds pretty horrific as does mustard gas which i surmise was used in WWI as a weapon.
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 07, 2017, 04:53:45 AM
I am off in the rain for shopping and banking today.

I watched MY COUSIN RACHEL last night on TCM....they are doing a short Robert Osborne tribute between films and instead of the regular intros.  From what happened at the very beginning, I thought the hero was going to end up hanged....but he didn't

Then I watched PRINCE OF PLAYERS which had lots of nice Richard Burton scenes of William Shakespeare.  It also had Maggie McNamara doing the balcony scene from Romeo & Juliet with him.   Ba-ro-ther!  She's not spectacularly bad like Susan Strasberg in STAGE STRUCK, but she is shockingly bad......  It was Fox in 1954, so I guess we should be glad we didn't get June Haver or Sheree North in the role....  Jean Peters might have been okay!

John Derek was John Wilkes Booth, and dark mysterious music played every time he hit the screen - even when he was 12 years old.....courtesy Mr. Bernard Herrmann.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: Jrand74 on March 07, 2017, 04:54:46 AM
DR ELMORE I think tootrchestratal is a fine word that should be in the dictionary.
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Post by: John G. on March 07, 2017, 04:58:19 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 07, 2017, 04:59:24 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 07, 2017, 05:03:23 AM
I don't think I have anything particularly interesting to report this morning.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 07, 2017, 05:06:57 AM
DR ELMORE I think tootrchestratal is a fine word that should be in the dictionary.

Between my eyes and my fingers, I'm becoming a  typist from the Vixmom School of Business..
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: elmore3003 on March 07, 2017, 05:08:09 AM
Last night, I dreamed that I was in the book dept. of Harrod's and London was flooding.  I have no idea if I were an employee or a customer.
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Post by: ChasSmith on March 07, 2017, 05:18:09 AM
TOD:

I never quite knew what a poultice - or a mustard plaster - were.  They always sounded icky.  The word poultice doesn't even look right.  It's like it's trying to have something to do with poultry.  Or poutine.

A friend once found, in beautiful condition, an antique electrical "thing" for curing various ills.  I forget now exactly what it looked like, but he researched it and found there had been a bunch of these things.

There's plenty to amuse on this page:
http://www.cracked.com/article_15669_the-10-most-insane-medical-practices-in-history.html
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Post by: John G. on March 07, 2017, 06:37:58 AM
TOD: Using wet tobacco on a wasp sting to draw out the stinger. It works.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: Jrand74 on March 07, 2017, 07:41:32 AM
DR ELMORE I think the VIXMOM SCHOOL OF BUSINESS is where Laura Wingfield was enrolled.....and we all know what happened when Amanda showed up there to find out how she was doing!

DR CHAS SMITH I have seen some of those things.....I think their motto should be the same as the caterers in DON'T DRINK THE WATER:  "At least nobody died."
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: Jrand74 on March 07, 2017, 07:42:45 AM
I got a bit worn out from walking and carrying.  I made an appointment with my new doctor and he rushed me right in....on April 10.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: Jrand74 on March 07, 2017, 07:44:05 AM
DR ELMORE the Dream-O-Matic 6000 says that your dream indicates you feel you are being overwhelmed with information - the tide will ebb by March 12.....
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: Ginny on March 07, 2017, 08:54:13 AM
Tuesday morning greetings!  Richard and I had a 9am appointment at the local Social Security office, after which we went to breakfast and to the public library.  Home now waiting for the rain to let up before I head out to the grocery.
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Post by: Ginny on March 07, 2017, 08:54:36 AM
Let's find Page 2 before noon EST...
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Post by: George on March 07, 2017, 09:19:19 AM
DR ELMORE I think tootrchestratal is a fine word that should be in the dictionary.

Between my eyes and my fingers, I'm becoming a  typist from the Vixmom School of Business..

:))
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: George on March 07, 2017, 09:22:18 AM
TOD:

I never quite knew what a poultice - or a mustard plaster - were.  They always sounded icky.  The word poultice doesn't even look right.  It's like it's trying to have something to do with poultry.  Or poutine.

A friend once found, in beautiful condition, an antique electrical "thing" for curing various ills.  I forget now exactly what it looked like, but he researched it and found there had been a bunch of these things.

There's plenty to amuse on this page:
http://www.cracked.com/article_15669_the-10-most-insane-medical-practices-in-history.html

Oh, my! :o
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 07, 2017, 09:23:13 AM
DR JRand66, I remember Laura Wingfield quite well.  She attended one class, spilled a glass of water on her steno pad, yelled at us when we laughed, threw a crutch at us, and never came back.
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Post by: Jane on March 07, 2017, 09:28:42 AM
I got a bit worn out from walking and carrying.  I made an appointment with my new doctor and he rushed me right in....on April 10.

Thank goodness you were rushed right in  ::)

Vibes the doctor is worth the wait!
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: elmore3003 on March 07, 2017, 09:28:59 AM
And the Entr'acte is assembled.   I have some tidying up to do around the apartment
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: elmore3003 on March 07, 2017, 09:29:44 AM
I got a bit worn out from walking and carrying.  I made an appointment with my new doctor and he rushed me right in....on April 10.

Are you going to my HMO referral service?
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: Jane on March 07, 2017, 09:33:28 AM
Our neighbor is burning incense outside her front door which is rather close to our entrance.  When Keith took the trash out this morning the smell/stink blew inside and his office, which is closest to the door, smells of it.

I had a nice conversation with the neighbor who was shocked it came into our place.  She mentioned there is another one on her back patio.  I said not to worry I won't open that door.

If you want tips on how to sell your home do not ask this lady.  This almost tops the list of things she is doing wrong ;D
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: Ginny on March 07, 2017, 09:57:15 AM
DR Elmore, we received the Ohio Light Opera brochure yesterday.  On their calendar they have:

The Music Man
Anything Goes
H.M.S. Pinafore
Primrose
The Student Prince
Countess Maritza
The Lady of the Slipper

I think you've had some involvement with at least 2 of those pieces and wondered if you have any insights into these productions.  Richard's interested in The Student Prince and I'm up for anything.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: Jane on March 07, 2017, 09:57:57 AM
TOD: Using wet tobacco on a wasp sting to draw out the stinger. It works.

I have never heard of wet tobacco.  I suppose it helps to be a smoker.  If possible I use ice.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 07, 2017, 09:59:42 AM
DR ELMORE the Dream-O-Matic 6000 says that your dream indicates you feel you are being overwhelmed with information - the tide will ebb by March 12.....

The tide will ebb....tide will ebb...

Hmmmm.....

There's a piece of music in that word assemblage, I feel it!

Someone should write it and call it "Tide Ebb"...or something like it.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: Jane on March 07, 2017, 10:00:19 AM
I have heard of using meat tenderizer for any kind of insect sting/bite.  For a long time I carried some on my hike and never needed it so I have no idea if it works.  Of course prior to carrying it, and after, I needed it and just used Benadryl spray.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: George on March 07, 2017, 10:41:44 AM
DR ELMORE the Dream-O-Matic 6000 says that your dream indicates you feel you are being overwhelmed with information - the tide will ebb by March 12.....

The tide will ebb....tide will ebb...

Hmmmm.....

There's a piece of music in that word assemblage, I feel it!

Someone should write it and call it "Tide Ebb"...or something like it.

Maybe John Kander should write it.

;)
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: elmore3003 on March 07, 2017, 10:42:28 AM
DR Elmore, we received the Ohio Light Opera brochure yesterday.  On their calendar they have:

The Music Man
Anything Goes
H.M.S. Pinafore
Primrose
The Student Prince
Countess Maritza
The Lady of the Slipper

I think you've had some involvement with at least 2 of those pieces and wondered if you have any insights into these productions.  Richard's interested in The Student Prince and I'm up for anything.

I have nothing good to say about this organization.  My former Packard employer has been allowing them to perform the work John McGlinn recorded and my team and I later edited;  Ohio Light Opera then does "their"edition, adapts the orchestrations and passes it off as original.  Last year it was "their" Have A Heart, while the wonderful M<cGlinn recording remains in limbo.  Before that  they did Oh Lady! Lady!  In 2012, they performed Jubilee, had to credit my work per their contract, but my orchestrations were all rewritten to cut saxophones, piano and guitar by their staff and I got a bad review for their hatchet job. I do not wish them well.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: Jrand74 on March 07, 2017, 11:09:07 AM
That was her DR ELMORE - and she always played the school Victrola!

Yes DR JANE - I hope so as well.  Time will tell.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: Jrand74 on March 07, 2017, 11:10:05 AM
DR RLP I think Tide Ebb is a laundry product.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 07, 2017, 11:19:35 AM
This day has had frustrating moments: I called my HMO and my problem with my therapist's office is resolved. So I asked about this curious increase in copays for my meds.  I was transferrd to a man whose english was a second or third language, and I could make no sense of what he was saying.  He kept telling me to speak to my union and I kept responding that I was not enrolled in Medicare via any union.  So, he told me to call a number that put me back to Square One.  WTF?
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Post by: John G. on March 07, 2017, 12:28:01 PM
Got my invites today to Rachael Ray's SXSW parties. Weeper is playing. I don't know Weezer. But lots of people do  at least those who listen to '90s music.
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Post by: John G. on March 07, 2017, 12:29:07 PM
WTF begone vibes for Elmore.
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Post by: George on March 07, 2017, 12:35:53 PM
Got my invites today to Rachael Ray's SXSW parties. Weeper is playing. I don't know Weezer. But lots of people do  at least those who listen to '90s music.

I like Weezer, but I don't know who Weeper is. ::)

;)
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Post by: George on March 07, 2017, 12:36:11 PM
WTF begone vibes for Elmore.

~~~Ditto!!~~~
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Post by: bk on March 07, 2017, 12:37:23 PM
Got another three hours of sleep - totally trashed my voice this morning coughing and trying to get the gucky phlegm out of me. I'm not going to talk at all today.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: Jane on March 07, 2017, 12:52:18 PM
DR Elmore, we received the Ohio Light Opera brochure yesterday.  On their calendar they have:

The Music Man
Anything Goes
H.M.S. Pinafore
Primrose
The Student Prince
Countess Maritza
The Lady of the Slipper

I think you've had some involvement with at least 2 of those pieces and wondered if you have any insights into these productions.  Richard's interested in The Student Prince and I'm up for anything.

I have nothing good to say about this organization.  My former Packard employer has been allowing them to perform the work John McGlinn recorded and my team and I later edited;  Ohio Light Opera then does "their"edition, adapts the orchestrations and passes it off as original.  Last year it was "their" Have A Heart, while the wonderful M<cGlinn recording remains in limbo.  Before that  they did Oh Lady! Lady!  In 2012, they performed Jubilee, had to credit my work per their contract, but my orchestrations were all rewritten to cut saxophones, piano and guitar by their staff and I got a bad review for their hatchet job. I do not wish them well.

 >:(
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 07, 2017, 01:16:21 PM
Got my invites today to Rachael Ray's SXSW parties. Weeper is playing. I don't know Weezer. But lots of people do  at least those who listen to '90s music.

I like Weezer, but I don't know who Weeper is. ::)

;)

Do you know Tinie Tempah?

He was both a guest and performer on "The Graham Norton Show" last week.
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Post by: John G. on March 07, 2017, 01:17:37 PM
Got my invites today to Rachael Ray's SXSW parties. Weeper is playing. I don't know Weezer. But lots of people do  at least those who listen to '90s music.

I like Weezer, but I don't know who Weeper is. ::)

;)

That Vixmom School of Typing. It's soooo helpful.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 07, 2017, 01:45:35 PM
We need to get to page 3 somehow.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 07, 2017, 01:45:50 PM
It will only take three more pages, I think.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 07, 2017, 01:46:04 PM
There was a time when three pages would fly by.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 07, 2017, 01:46:13 PM
Two more should do it.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 07, 2017, 01:46:19 PM
Now, one more.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 07, 2017, 01:46:25 PM
Le Voilá!

Page 3!
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Post by: bk on March 07, 2017, 02:03:18 PM
People - I just got something in the mail I totally forgot I'd ordered - about five months ago - a huge Bernstein box of every single recording he did for Columbia in stereo - cast albums, classical, related albums - it's amazing.  So now I have my big 10-CD original jacket box of Bernstein conducts Bernstein - a fantastic set I've loved but no longer need - 10 CDs, beautiful sound, original jackets - first person who wants can have it for $25 plus six postage.
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Post by: bk on March 07, 2017, 02:52:23 PM
Already uploaded the soundtrack and cast album of West Side Story - sounds pretty great to me.  These are all brand new masters for everything with the most hz and bits you can have in CD quality.  The soundtrack, which I no longer have (for the long version with the overture and end titles) sounds the best it's ever sounded.  Looking forward to the cast album - I don't think these are remixed, but definitely remastered.  In this set is also the Bernstein Peter Pan, and the Harold Prince Candide, a two-CD set of Bernstein in Jazz that I can't wait to hear - twenty-five CDs in all in a big ol' box.  I'd say definitive.
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Post by: bk on March 07, 2017, 02:55:06 PM
Well, I had the Japanese CD of the soundtrack (as released originally) - that one was much sought after for the sound - well, it sounds like mono compared to this beautiful thing I'm listening to.
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Post by: bk on March 07, 2017, 02:55:51 PM
Did you know, for example, that a Costco pinwheel sandwich has only 122 calories?  Amazing.  I've had four so far and will have two more and I'll still be around 750 calories.
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Post by: George on March 07, 2017, 03:25:33 PM
People - I just got something in the mail I totally forgot I'd ordered - about five months ago - a huge Bernstein box of every single recording he did for Columbia in stereo - cast albums, classical, related albums - it's amazing....

I had put that new Bernstein set in my "Saved for later" section on Amazon when I first heard about it a couple of weeks ago.  I was thinking about getting it, but now I think I have to.  Thanks for the review, BK.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 07, 2017, 03:25:54 PM
One of my employers has managed in the past two days to really work my last nerve.  I so not know how I'm will handle this or how it will work out. 
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Post by: George on March 07, 2017, 03:29:25 PM
And speaking of Bernstein, I had ordered (but haven't received yet) Some Other Time: A Tribute to Leonard Bernstein (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0186J91LK/), by Nils Landgren and Janis Siegel (of The Manhattan Transfer).  I discovered this totally by accident when I found out about the new 25-disc Bernstein set.  Since this was less expensive, I decided to get it first.  And I love any Janis Siegel stuff!
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Post by: bk on March 07, 2017, 03:58:16 PM
The soundtrack of WSS has, for the first time, the intermission music.  I did find the former expanded soundtrack and compared it - no comparison - they've gotten rid of the veil of reverb (I'm fine with verb but not the wrong verb and not with it unnatural - the new one is perfect).  No comparison.  Next up, the OBC - I have the last newly mastered version from 1998 so am interested to hear what they've done.  The 25-CD set is just over a hundred bucks on Amazon right now - that's less than five dollars a CD.  Seriously.  And the book that comes with it is beautiful.  Perhaps an early candidate for the release of the year.
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Post by: Jane on March 07, 2017, 04:05:13 PM
Did you know, for example, that a Costco pinwheel sandwich has only 122 calories?  Amazing.  I've had four so far and will have two more and I'll still be around 750 calories.

How many do you have to buy at a time?
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Post by: Jrand74 on March 07, 2017, 04:06:02 PM
Sounds glorious!
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Post by: John G. on March 07, 2017, 04:06:08 PM
Dad had two incidents today involving the car. One, he was driving home and forgot everything. The other was after that. He left home without telling Mom and disappeared for an hour. Needless to say, she was upset.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: Jane on March 07, 2017, 04:07:42 PM
People - I just got something in the mail I totally forgot I'd ordered - about five months ago - a huge Bernstein box of every single recording he did for Columbia in stereo - cast albums, classical, related albums - it's amazing....

I had put that new Bernstein set in my "Saved for later" section on Amazon when I first heard about it a couple of weeks ago.  I was thinking about getting it, but now I think I have to.  Thanks for the review, BK.

"Thanks for the review"  Aren't you going to buy it from Bruce?
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: Jane on March 07, 2017, 04:09:21 PM
Dad had two incidents today involving the car. One, he was driving home and forgot everything. The other was after that. He left home without telling Mom and disappeared for an hour. Needless to say, she was upset.

OH NO!  Forgot everything as in what he was out for or where he was and how to get home? 
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Post by: John G. on March 07, 2017, 04:32:44 PM
Dad had two incidents today involving the car. One, he was driving home and forgot everything. The other was after that. He left home without telling Mom and disappeared for an hour. Needless to say, she was upset.

OH NO!  Forgot everything as in what he was out for or where he was and how to get home? 

Who he was, where he was. Everything.
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Post by: KevinH on March 07, 2017, 04:33:00 PM
Good evening !
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Post by: KevinH on March 07, 2017, 04:34:34 PM
Congrats on the successful CD launch party, BK!
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Post by: KevinH on March 07, 2017, 04:37:15 PM
Anybody watching Feud: Bette and Joan ? It's about Bette Davis and Joan Crawford and the making of Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?   I saw part of the first episode.  Enjoying it so far.
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Post by: George on March 07, 2017, 04:44:06 PM
Dad had two incidents today involving the car. One, he was driving home and forgot everything. The other was after that. He left home without telling Mom and disappeared for an hour. Needless to say, she was upset.

OH NO!  Forgot everything as in what he was out for or where he was and how to get home? 

Who he was, where he was. Everything.

Oh, my goodness! :-\
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: bk on March 07, 2017, 04:45:23 PM
Did you know, for example, that a Costco pinwheel sandwich has only 122 calories?  Amazing.  I've had four so far and will have two more and I'll still be around 750 calories.

How many do you have to buy at a time?

They have the big party trays, but also smaller versions of six.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: George on March 07, 2017, 04:46:21 PM
People - I just got something in the mail I totally forgot I'd ordered - about five months ago - a huge Bernstein box of every single recording he did for Columbia in stereo - cast albums, classical, related albums - it's amazing....

I had put that new Bernstein set in my "Saved for later" section on Amazon when I first heard about it a couple of weeks ago.  I was thinking about getting it, but now I think I have to.  Thanks for the review, BK.

"Thanks for the review"  Aren't you going to buy it from Bruce?

BK is selling his older 10-CD set that he no longer wants because he got this new 25-CD set, which is what he reviewed.  That is what I want to get from Amazon...the new 25-CD set, not the older 10-CD set.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: bk on March 07, 2017, 04:47:38 PM
The cast album of West Side Story - previous remastering was fine, but this is marginally better and cleaner, with more definition, to my ears anyway.  The Symphonic Dances from West Side Story sounds MUCH better in this new mix/mastering (mix isn't a big deal - just three channels originally).  But it sounds so beautiful - the previous version sounded great but this is something wholly other.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: bk on March 07, 2017, 04:49:34 PM
I will say, for the casual Bernstein person, the 10-CD set is incredible, original jackets, plus it has stuff that isn't in this new set - several classic mono recordings (those I kept in iTunes) including the original recording of The Age of Anxiety with Lukas Foss at the piano, which I MUCH prefer to the later stereo recording, in which the pianist convinced Bernstein to add to the final movement in ways that kind of wreck it.  So, there's that.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: Jane on March 07, 2017, 05:03:33 PM
Dad had two incidents today involving the car. One, he was driving home and forgot everything. The other was after that. He left home without telling Mom and disappeared for an hour. Needless to say, she was upset.

OH NO!  Forgot everything as in what he was out for or where he was and how to get home? 

Who he was, where he was. Everything.

I am so, so very sorry John.  Has your mother hidden the car keys, and told you where they are in case she forgets?
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Post by: George on March 07, 2017, 06:02:19 PM
Well, I must be off now.  I'm going to my parents' house because my mom is having some trouble with one of their TVs, so I'll have to figure it out.

Be back later.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: elmore3003 on March 07, 2017, 06:06:41 PM
I just watched the most wonderful program on PBS about the Buckingham Palace garden.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: Jane on March 07, 2017, 06:08:56 PM
People - I just got something in the mail I totally forgot I'd ordered - about five months ago - a huge Bernstein box of every single recording he did for Columbia in stereo - cast albums, classical, related albums - it's amazing....

I had put that new Bernstein set in my "Saved for later" section on Amazon when I first heard about it a couple of weeks ago.  I was thinking about getting it, but now I think I have to.  Thanks for the review, BK.

"Thanks for the review"  Aren't you going to buy it from Bruce?

BK is selling his older 10-CD set that he no longer wants because he got this new 25-CD set, which is what he reviewed.  That is what I want to get from Amazon...the new 25-CD set, not the older 10-CD set.

I thought he was selling the new one.  Thanks for explaining.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: Jane on March 07, 2017, 06:09:46 PM
I just watched the most wonderful program on PBS about the Buckingham Palace garden.


It must have been lovely to watch.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: FJL on March 07, 2017, 06:12:38 PM
One of my employers has managed in the past two days to really work my last nerve.  I so not know how I'm will handle this or how it will work out. 


Employer vibes for Larry!!!! 
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: bk on March 07, 2017, 06:13:17 PM
Page three?  Really?
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Post by: bk on March 07, 2017, 06:14:21 PM
Listening to the jazz stuff, which I'm enjoying, but I'm sure the Brubeck stuff wasn't redone for this, since it was already remastered at this bit rate, and I doubt any of the other stuff in the two-CD jazz thing is.  So, I'll move back to the new masterings after this.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: bk on March 07, 2017, 06:14:35 PM
Page four?  Really?
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Post by: John G. on March 07, 2017, 06:47:18 PM
Thank you, Jane. I don't know if she has or not. I think she has.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: John G. on March 07, 2017, 07:02:06 PM
One of my Texas cookbooks had two recipes for something called Burritoes.

I want them to keep their feet out of my food. Is that too much to ask?
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: Jane on March 07, 2017, 07:04:09 PM
One of my employers has managed in the past two days to really work my last nerve.  I so not know how I'm will handle this or how it will work out. 


Employer vibes for Larry!!!! 

DITTO!

I had to leave before I could say something.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: Jane on March 07, 2017, 07:04:45 PM
Thank you, Jane. I don't know if she has or not. I think she has.

You might ask where she hid them, just in case you need to know.  I do feel for you.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: Jane on March 07, 2017, 07:05:06 PM
One of my Texas cookbooks had two recipes for something called Burritoes.

I want them to keep their feet out of my food. Is that too much to ask?

;D
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: vixmom on March 07, 2017, 07:48:03 PM
Got my invites today to Rachael Ray's SXSW parties. Weeper is playing. I don't know Weezer. But lots of people do  at least those who listen to '90s music.

I like Weezer, but I don't know who Weeper is. ::)

;)

That Vixmom School of Typing. It's soooo helpful.


I am so proud of all of you
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Post by: John G. on March 07, 2017, 07:49:11 PM
Just came across a reference to something called "pieplant pie." Apparently it's an old-fashioned reference to rhubarb pie.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: John G. on March 07, 2017, 07:49:42 PM
Got my invites today to Rachael Ray's SXSW parties. Weeper is playing. I don't know Weezer. But lots of people do  at least those who listen to '90s music.

I like Weezer, but I don't know who Weeper is. ::)

;)

That Vixmom School of Typing. It's soooo helpful.


I am so proud of all of you

Giving credit where crudit is due.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: vixmom on March 07, 2017, 07:53:27 PM
Dad had two incidents today involving the car. One, he was driving home and forgot everything. The other was after that. He left home without telling Mom and disappeared for an hour. Needless to say, she was upset.

Oh I am so sorry John, we had to take my Dad's car away and it wasn't an easy thing, we finally managed because he doted so on the Vixter and finally allowed her to "borrow" his car so she could get to college and work ... Face saving for him and cause for much relief to the rest of us
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: vixmom on March 07, 2017, 07:57:01 PM
I just watched the most wonderful program on PBS about the Buckingham Palace garden.


My mother in law once catered a tea there.  All her staff met the Queen but she missed her chance because she was overcome by her allergies to all the flowers and was in the medical tent when the meet and greet took place
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: vixmom on March 07, 2017, 07:59:03 PM
Got my invites today to Rachael Ray's SXSW parties. Weeper is playing. I don't know Weezer. But lots of people do  at least those who listen to '90s music.

I like Weezer, but I don't know who Weeper is. ::)

;)

That Vixmom School of Typing. It's soooo helpful.


I am so proud of all of you

Giving credit where crudit is due.


 :D
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: John G. on March 07, 2017, 08:15:35 PM
Thank you, Vixmom. I've offered to buy the car st book value. We'll see if it's feasible.
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Post by: John G. on March 07, 2017, 08:15:51 PM
Good night, all.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: Jane on March 07, 2017, 09:39:54 PM
Got my invites today to Rachael Ray's SXSW parties. Weeper is playing. I don't know Weezer. But lots of people do  at least those who listen to '90s music.

I like Weezer, but I don't know who Weeper is. ::)

;)

That Vixmom School of Typing. It's soooo helpful.


I am so proud of all of you

;D
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: Jane on March 07, 2017, 09:40:29 PM
Just came across a reference to something called "pieplant pie." Apparently it's an old-fashioned reference to rhubarb pie.

Interesting.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: Jane on March 07, 2017, 09:42:45 PM
Dad had two incidents today involving the car. One, he was driving home and forgot everything. The other was after that. He left home without telling Mom and disappeared for an hour. Needless to say, she was upset.

Oh I am so sorry John, we had to take my Dad's car away and it wasn't an easy thing, we finally managed because he doted so on the Vixter and finally allowed her to "borrow" his car so she could get to college and work ... Face saving for him and cause for much relief to the rest of us

It is always easier to give something up for a selfish good cause.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: Jane on March 07, 2017, 09:43:29 PM
I just watched the most wonderful program on PBS about the Buckingham Palace garden.


My mother in law once catered a tea there.  All her staff met the Queen but she missed her chance because she was overcome by her allergies to all the flowers and was in the medical tent when the meet and greet took place

What a shame.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: Jane on March 07, 2017, 09:44:16 PM
Thank you, Vixmom. I've offered to buy the car st book value. We'll see if it's feasible.

Good luck!
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: bk on March 07, 2017, 10:07:05 PM
Where in tarnation IS everyone?
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Post by: Jane on March 07, 2017, 10:29:50 PM
Watching a movie I was frustrated with, MIDNIGHT SPECIAL.
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Post by: Jane on March 07, 2017, 10:30:07 PM
Now I am going good to read.
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Post by: Jane on March 07, 2017, 10:30:17 PM
'night
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: TCB on March 07, 2017, 11:02:46 PM
Good evening!
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Post by: TCB on March 07, 2017, 11:03:12 PM
What a lazy day today.
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Post by: TCB on March 07, 2017, 11:03:41 PM
I worked on the book.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: TCB on March 07, 2017, 11:04:45 PM
I ate canned lasagna (I was lazy).
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Post by: TCB on March 07, 2017, 11:05:01 PM
I took a nap or two.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: TCB on March 07, 2017, 11:05:22 PM
One more post.
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Post by: TCB on March 07, 2017, 11:05:54 PM
Page 5
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Post by: TCB on March 07, 2017, 11:06:11 PM
At last!
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: TCB on March 07, 2017, 11:07:07 PM
I am at a terrible spot in the book.
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Post by: TCB on March 07, 2017, 11:07:24 PM
I know whodunit.
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Post by: TCB on March 07, 2017, 11:07:51 PM
I know how the book ends.
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Post by: TCB on March 07, 2017, 11:08:12 PM
I am just stuck in this middle spot.
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Post by: TCB on March 07, 2017, 11:09:01 PM
Oh well, every time I think I am stuck, I work through it.
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Post by: TCB on March 07, 2017, 11:09:31 PM
I have confidence that it will happen this time, too.
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Post by: TCB on March 07, 2017, 11:10:18 PM
I just get to the point where I doubt myself.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: TCB on March 07, 2017, 11:11:10 PM
Still, to think I have written over half of a book already, still boggles my mind.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: TCB on March 07, 2017, 11:11:41 PM
The SECOND SAMUEL success still keeps going.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: TCB on March 07, 2017, 11:12:40 PM
I have gotten tons of e-mails about Facebook congratulations.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: TCB on March 07, 2017, 11:13:01 PM
Many from people I don't even know.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: TCB on March 07, 2017, 11:14:43 PM
Now the rest of the week, our director concentrates on opening GYPSY on Friday.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: TCB on March 07, 2017, 11:15:41 PM
Next week we get back to the planning stages for Idaho and a possible fund-raising performance before we go.
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Post by: TCB on March 07, 2017, 11:17:09 PM
We only have three weeks to finish all of the preparations.
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Post by: TCB on March 07, 2017, 11:34:32 PM
All by myself!
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Post by: TCB on March 07, 2017, 11:34:53 PM
Don't want to be...
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: TCB on March 07, 2017, 11:35:17 PM
Enough of that song.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: George on March 07, 2017, 11:35:56 PM
One of my employers has managed in the past two days to really work my last nerve.  I so not know how I'm will handle this or how it will work out. 


Employer vibes for Larry!!!!

~~~Ditto!!~~~
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: TCB on March 07, 2017, 11:36:10 PM
I should have gone for "Alone Again, Naturally."
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Post by: TCB on March 07, 2017, 11:36:58 PM
Maybe someone will magically appear.
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Post by: TCB on March 07, 2017, 11:37:35 PM
Why it's George!
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Post by: George on March 07, 2017, 11:37:41 PM
I just watched the most wonderful program on PBS about the Buckingham Palace garden.


My mother in law once catered a tea there.  All her staff met the Queen but she missed her chance because she was overcome by her allergies to all the flowers and was in the medical tent when the meet and greet took place

Oh, no!  That's too bad.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: George on March 07, 2017, 11:39:14 PM
Still, to think I have written over half of a book already, still boggles my mind.

That's amazing, Tom!  Congrats on even getting that far!
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: TCB on March 07, 2017, 11:39:49 PM
Still, to think I have written over half of a book already, still boggles my mind.

That's amazing, Tom!  Congrats on even getting that far!


Thank you.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: George on March 07, 2017, 11:39:59 PM
Why it's George!

Yes, 'tis I! :D
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: George on March 07, 2017, 11:41:58 PM
I bought from iTunes "The Best Worst Thing That Ever Ever Could Have Happened."  It's downloading onto my old computer!  I'll download it onto my new computer, too, where I'll be able to watch the hi-def version on my hi-def TV!
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Post by: TCB on March 07, 2017, 11:46:45 PM
I bought from iTunes "The Best Worst Thing That Ever Ever Could Have Happened."  It's downloading onto my old computer!  I'll download it onto my new computer, too, where I'll be able to watch the hi-def version on my hi-def TV!


Should I know what that is?
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: Jane on March 07, 2017, 11:49:51 PM
Still, to think I have written over half of a book already, still boggles my mind.

That's amazing, Tom!  Congrats on even getting that far!

DITTO 😊
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: TCB on March 07, 2017, 11:50:49 PM
Still, to think I have written over half of a book already, still boggles my mind.

That's amazing, Tom!  Congrats on even getting that far!




DITTO 😊


Thank you, Jane.

Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: George on March 07, 2017, 11:51:14 PM
I bought from iTunes "The Best Worst Thing That Ever Ever Could Have Happened."  It's downloading onto my old computer!  I'll download it onto my new computer, too, where I'll be able to watch the hi-def version on my hi-def TV!


Should I know what that is?

It's a documentary about the original Broadway (flop) production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Merrily We Roll Along.  Lonnie Price was in that original production and he put this together with some discovered film of a proposed documentary at the time that never happened...if I remember correctly.
Title: Re: THE CD RELEASE PARTY
Post by: Jane on March 07, 2017, 11:51:37 PM
I ate canned lasagna (I was lazy).

Canned  :o
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Post by: TCB on March 07, 2017, 11:52:19 PM
Okay, sorry I should have remembered that.
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Post by: Jane on March 07, 2017, 11:52:49 PM
It actually comes in a can?
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Post by: TCB on March 08, 2017, 12:02:50 AM
Yes.  I think it is supposed to be a kid's meal (like Spaghetti-O's).  I keep it on hand in case of the big earthquake.