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Title: THE MONO NOTES
Post by: bk on July 07, 2017, 12:10:15 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were in mono, and now it is time for you to post until the mono cows come home.
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Post by: bk on July 07, 2017, 12:10:46 AM
And the word of the day is: LUDIC!
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Post by: TCB on July 07, 2017, 12:25:57 AM
First post after BK!
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Post by: George on July 07, 2017, 12:33:40 AM
First post after TCB!
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Post by: George on July 07, 2017, 12:47:07 AM
Good night, Tom.  Today, I want to get to work early, so I need to get to sleep early.

Have a good day, all!
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Post by: Michael on July 07, 2017, 03:25:54 AM
Good morning to all
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Post by: Michael on July 07, 2017, 03:37:59 AM
TOD

I've been watching various documentaries on the gay movement pre and post Stonewall and the AIDS crisis including documentaries on key figures such as Larry Kramer and Vito Russo. It's been fascinating to watch. Sadly so many of the people who were on the frontline are now dead, but amazingly it was well documented especially the AIDS battle. The interviews with people, the protests and the meetings of various advocacy groups are fascinating to watch. I lived through it living in Canada and losing some friends, but not to the extent of what was happening in NYC and San Francisco.
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Post by: John G. on July 07, 2017, 04:48:13 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 07, 2017, 05:00:26 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 07, 2017, 05:01:05 AM
Sheesh, another dark rainy Friday. 

And yet, an oddly comforting one.  Sometimes I like days like this.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 07, 2017, 05:03:19 AM
TOD:

Very little, actually.  The past few days have been filled with other things, I've got a very busy day today and a busy weekend ahead of me, and then a busy Monday as we get together for our read-through and first rehearsal of I Do! I Do!
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 07, 2017, 05:09:59 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 07, 2017, 05:11:00 AM
A long dream about Dion Boucicault's comedy London Assurance.  Why?
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 07, 2017, 05:12:09 AM
I hope to post interesting news about the National Theatre's production of Follies very soon.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 07, 2017, 05:14:48 AM
Love the mono notes.  We didn't have a stereo till 1961 when my mom and dad bought a Sears Silvertone console.  Even back in the day that probably wasn't a very good one, and I eventually became envious of those families with the fancier Zeniths or Scotts or Fishers, but it was luxurious compared to anything we'd had before.  Concurrent with buying that, my dad joined the Columbia Record Club, and the Mitch Miller sound rings in my head to this day.  Let's see...  Mitch Miller, Andy Williams, I don't remember what else until a year or so later when we got the South Pacific cast album (gatefold release) which I played to death, and which started me off on insisting they order other shows.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 07, 2017, 05:15:02 AM
Today I have to be at Frank Loesser Enterprises at noon.  I look forward to seeing friends there, but I hate the jaunt to get there there, especially since it's a long walk, no matter where I get off the bus, in 80 degree temps.

I hope we can finish up Guys & Dolls today.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 07, 2017, 05:17:11 AM
Today I got two pages of corrections to the Backbeard vocal score.  Why this could not have been accomplished months ago before the show went back in to rehearsal is beyond me.

I'm thinking about beginning a music preparation class for musical theatre amateurs.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 07, 2017, 05:18:27 AM
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  Continued Mega Health Vibes to our DR JRand66!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 07, 2017, 05:24:45 AM
Tomorrow morning, the first library book sale (of the ones I attend) of the season.  Again, I'm not going to get there at dawn's crack with the dealers to be one of the first in line.  I'll go in at nine when they open to the public.  Life is too busy right now to be any more adventurous than that.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 07, 2017, 05:26:23 AM
I hope to post interesting news about the National Theatre's production of Follies very soon.

Looking forward to interesting news.
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Post by: Druxy on July 07, 2017, 06:18:29 AM
T.O.D.

Last night, we watched the new Blu-Ray of NIGHT PEOPLE (1954) from Kino Lorber.

I've always liked that Gregory Peck/Broderick Crawford Cold War thriller, and the new 4K restoration looks terrific.

No idea what we might watch this weekend.
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Post by: Ginny on July 07, 2017, 06:44:37 AM
Friday morning greetings!  Richard is on his cell phone dealing with his bank and I've been on my phone all morning trying to return a call from Mom's caregivers (non emergency) and we're both caught up in automated messaging systems, etc.  I finally got through to Mom's nurse and dealt with the issue at hand and now I'm trying to bring my blood pressure back down for this afternoon's cardiologist check-up (routine).
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Post by: Ginny on July 07, 2017, 06:45:11 AM
I hope to post interesting news about the National Theatre's production of Follies very soon.

Oooo, sounds intriguing...
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Post by: John G. on July 07, 2017, 07:06:51 AM
I hope to post interesting news about the National Theatre's production of Follies very soon.

Oooo, sounds intriguing...

Indeed.
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Post by: John G. on July 07, 2017, 07:09:02 AM
TOD:

I started watching I Am Curious Yellow, which I haven't seen before. Interesting how timely its discussion of women's equality is all these years later. Hope to finish it and it's parallel film, I Am Curious Blue.
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Post by: John G. on July 07, 2017, 07:10:02 AM
Also hopeful to get further into the last volume of Proust. Only 170 pages to go.
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Post by: Ginny on July 07, 2017, 07:44:21 AM
TOD - my listening is an audiobook:  Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok.  The narrator, whose name I don't know, does a great job with the Chinese accents.  The story is told by a young Chinese immigrant girl who imitates her Brooklyn neighbors very well.

This is the July selection for one of my book groups that meets next Wednesday noon.  Have to knit and color a lot in the next several days in order to finish it!
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Post by: John G. on July 07, 2017, 07:44:22 AM
Waiting at the doctor. They want to do an ultrasound. I suspect it's a kidney stone.
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Post by: Ginny on July 07, 2017, 07:53:46 AM
Ultrasound vibes, DR John G...
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 07, 2017, 07:55:51 AM
FRIDAY!!!!                                                                        FRIDAY!!!!!
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 07, 2017, 07:56:02 AM
That was my stereo post!
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 07, 2017, 07:56:32 AM
More tsuris from the NYMF front:  A long email of score corrections this morning.

Why this "Finale vocal score" wasn't proofed ages ago before it was sent to me is musical theatre amateurism I find hard to cope with.
Title: Re: THE MONO NOTES
Post by: elmore3003 on July 07, 2017, 07:58:48 AM
Waiting at the doctor. They want to do an ultrasound. I suspect it's a kidney stone.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  Good vibes, DR JohnG!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 07, 2017, 08:00:18 AM
Even more irritating, I have to deal with Guys & Dolls now when I'd rather make these goddamned score fixes.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 07, 2017, 08:02:33 AM
And now it's pouring outside.  What a shitty day.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 07, 2017, 08:19:19 AM
My G&D colleague Jason and I just spoke.  we're moving everything back an hour to 1:00, and hopefully by then the rain will have eased up.  Selfishly, I still wish we were meeting anywhere but the Loesser office!
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 07, 2017, 08:23:48 AM
I just tried to call Joshie.  i forgot he's in the sitzprobe for Assassins today.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 07, 2017, 08:41:23 AM
I'm thinking about beginning a music preparation class for musical theatre amateurs.

I don't care what it covers, I want to audit that class.

Seriously.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 07, 2017, 09:09:11 AM
And now it's pouring outside.  What a shitty day.

Not so much related to DR Elmore's situation with the rain today, but we have a charming little outdoor summer theater (nothing's under cover except the band) and they're getting decimated this year.  They just lost half of their Into the Woods performances, which were surprisingly good, and were so desperate to have a closing night last Saturday and give the audience something that they gave an impromptu concert version of it for the 70-some people in attendance, crammed inside the big old house adjoining the outdoor property.  Tonight's the opening for their West Side Story.  I met the director and music director who both seemed really promising, and this opening night looks to be rained out as well...without much difference in tomorrow's forecast.
Title: Re: THE MONO NOTES
Post by: Jrand74 on July 07, 2017, 10:01:42 AM
Before we moved into the barn, DR CHAS SMITH, we had performances outside....we were lucky that in those two seasons on ONE performance....the second Thursday of THE SOUND OF MUSIC....was rained out......
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 07, 2017, 10:01:53 AM
Vibes for DR JOHN G.
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 07, 2017, 10:02:09 AM
Lovely kitty picture from DR LAURA last night.....
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Post by: John G. on July 07, 2017, 10:25:05 AM
I have two kidney stones, both rather large and both in the same place they were when I had an CT scan last fall. So, they're not the problem.

So there are no answers yet. I just have to hope the pain goes away. That and take some aspirin.
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Post by: John G. on July 07, 2017, 10:25:48 AM
If it's not gone in a week or so, I go back to the doctor.
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Post by: George on July 07, 2017, 11:24:26 AM
I hope to post interesting news about the National Theatre's production of Follies very soon.

That sounds rather ominous. ::)

;)
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Post by: George on July 07, 2017, 11:24:36 AM
I hope to post interesting news about the National Theatre's production of Follies very soon.

Looking forward to interesting news.

Ditto!
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Post by: George on July 07, 2017, 11:24:55 AM
More tsuris from the NYMF front:  A long email of score corrections this morning.

Why this "Finale vocal score" wasn't proofed ages ago before it was sent to me is musical theatre amateurism I find hard to cope with.

~~~Coping Vibes for Larry!!~~~
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Post by: George on July 07, 2017, 11:25:14 AM
I have two kidney stones, both rather large and both in the same place they were when I had an CT scan last fall. So, they're not the problem.

So there are no answers yet. I just have to hope the pain goes away. That and take some aspirin.

~~~Vibes of All Kinds for John!!~~~
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Post by: George on July 07, 2017, 11:25:47 AM
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  Continued Mega Health Vibes to our DR JRand66!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~~~SUPER DITTO!!~~~
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Post by: Jane on July 07, 2017, 12:06:45 PM
And now it's pouring outside.  What a shitty day.

Not so much related to DR Elmore's situation with the rain today, but we have a charming little outdoor summer theater (nothing's under cover except the band) and they're getting decimated this year.  They just lost half of their Into the Woods performances, which were surprisingly good, and were so desperate to have a closing night last Saturday and give the audience something that they gave an impromptu concert version of it for the 70-some people in attendance, crammed inside the big old house adjoining the outdoor property.  Tonight's the opening for their West Side Story.  I met the director and music director who both seemed really promising, and this opening night looks to be rained out as well...without much difference in tomorrow's forecast.

What a shame.  A difficult adjustment for me when we moved to the East coast was  ALL the rain in the summer when you want to play.
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Post by: Jane on July 07, 2017, 12:08:03 PM
I have two kidney stones, both rather large and both in the same place they were when I had an CT scan last fall. So, they're not the problem.

So there are no answers yet. I just have to hope the pain goes away. That and take some aspirin.

I am sorry you didn't get any answers today.

PAIN BE GONE VIBES!!!
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Post by: Jane on July 07, 2017, 12:20:50 PM
I am glad I hadn't noticed it was only 61 degrees this morning when I headed out to the pool for a swim.  While getting in and out was a bit chilly the pool was comfortable.  I found my old non prescription goggles and wore them with my contacts.  I am relieved they still work and water didn't get in my eyes.  They are also more comfortable.
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Post by: Ginny on July 07, 2017, 01:18:00 PM
Uneventful cardiologist appointment today.  Paramedic Rob says my blood pressure and heart rate are probably better than his.  I'm waiting to hear from the hospital about scheduling a (routine) stress test.
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Post by: FJL on July 07, 2017, 01:23:18 PM
More vibes for John G!!!
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 07, 2017, 02:02:17 PM
Pain be gone vibes for DR JOHN G.
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 07, 2017, 02:02:27 PM
Where is MR BK today?
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 07, 2017, 02:07:12 PM
Is a bitch slapping order?
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Post by: Jeanne on July 07, 2017, 03:31:35 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 07, 2017, 03:32:00 PM
Continued mega success vibes to DR Jrand.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 07, 2017, 03:32:48 PM
Mega kidney vibes to DR John G.

I hope this is resolved quickly and you are soon out of pain.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 07, 2017, 03:33:29 PM
More mega vibes to the ever-positive DF of DR Laura, Maxine.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 07, 2017, 03:34:26 PM
Sheesh, another dark rainy Friday. 

And yet, an oddly comforting one.  Sometimes I like days like this.

Rain? I'd love some. We haven't had any in ages. (February?)
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Post by: Jeanne on July 07, 2017, 03:36:27 PM
FRIDAY!!!!                                                                        FRIDAY!!!!!

Very good!                                                    Very good!
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Post by: Jeanne on July 07, 2017, 03:37:42 PM
Congrats to DR Elmore on the feast rather than the famine.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 07, 2017, 03:41:22 PM

I'm thinking about beginning a music preparation class for musical theatre amateurs.

Actually, I think that's a great idea. I'm sure there's much you could teach that is needed by many. Have you ever given any thought to that? I mean serious thought.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 07, 2017, 03:42:52 PM
My acupuncturist is now back from China. I saw her today for a much-needed treatment. I then stopped for lunch, followed by some work here. I'm now off for the day.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 07, 2017, 03:48:45 PM
I don't think I mentioned that I watched OKJA (OAK-shja) the other night, a sort of contemporary boy-and-his-dog, but this was girl-and-her-giant-pig. The pig, the girl (she's about twelve), and her grandfather were all wonderful. I have some reservations about the film, though, especially language. Why is what could have been--and should have been--a YA film tainted with so much bad language? It's mostly one word. I just don't understand this.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 07, 2017, 03:50:16 PM
I've been watching a British series called WHAT REMAINS. It's quite good. On Britbox.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 07, 2017, 03:51:15 PM
I continue to love GRANTCHESTER. Such fine writing! Such a fine production all around.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 07, 2017, 03:53:10 PM
And on a political note, if any of you haven't seen this you might enjoy it:

http://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-40536916/angela-merkel-rolls-her-eyes-at-vladimir-putin
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Post by: Jeanne on July 07, 2017, 03:56:58 PM
Be well, everyone.

TTFN.
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Post by: Ginny on July 07, 2017, 03:57:21 PM
So, just as I was taking our pork roast out of the oven, the city emergency sirens went off and the TV was reporting tornado warnings for our county.  Richard and the cat and I spent about 20 minutes in the basement.  The only casualty is the sound on our TVs, which Richard thinks is a cable problem.
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Post by: George on July 07, 2017, 04:02:34 PM
FRIDAY!!!!                                                                        FRIDAY!!!!!

Very good!                                                    Very good!

Is there an echo in the house??

:))
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Post by: bk on July 07, 2017, 04:23:57 PM
Just home from a wacky day and was catching up when the electricity dehumanizes (I actually typed "shut") down. It just came back on.  How does "shut" become dehumanizes?  Someone explain.
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Post by: bk on July 07, 2017, 04:38:03 PM
What a day.  As you know, I set the alarm for ten - it's been working fine all week.  I had a twelve-thirty lunch.  The phone rang at what I assumed was a usual nine o'clock robo call so I didn't pick up.  But I kept wondering how it could be so hot in the house already - so I opened the iPad to see the time - 12:55.  I couldn't believe it.  I called the guy and told him I'd be there within thirty minutes - he told me the traffic was terrible but they'd go ahead and order.  I was literally out of the house in four minutes.  Thankfully I know the city so well I did indeed make it in twenty-three minutes.  I began on Laurel Canyon - half of that journey was quick as can be, the other half slightly slower.  When I got to Melrose I could see they were doing some kind of work ahead and that the traffic was backed up from Beverly Blvd. so I quickly turned right, took Melrose to San Vicente and turned right, then took my secret street south - signals at every major intersection, and was at Pico in no time flat.  Turned right and got to the restaurant quickly and valet parked.  While they all signed CDs, I ate.  Met Dominique Swain, who's just a lovely person.
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Post by: bk on July 07, 2017, 04:39:53 PM
Coming over Coldwater home was horrible at three-thirty until I got past Mulholland.  Then it was easy.  I went to the mail place and picked up a couple of packages, then came right home.  The house was eighty-two degrees so I turned on the air and began to catch up on stuff on the computer - two minutes into that the electricity went off - completely.  It came back on five minutes later.  And that's been the wacky day.  So, not sure tonight's the night to go see the play, frankly.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 07, 2017, 04:57:46 PM
And I am home.  Guys & Dolls is finished.  It was a long day but eery profitable and good for the project.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 07, 2017, 04:59:48 PM
The very good news about the National Theatre production of Follies is that my adopted son and best friend Joshie will be assisting Jonathan Tunick on the orchestrations.  I am very proud of him.
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Post by: KevinH on July 07, 2017, 05:24:07 PM
Good evening!
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Post by: George on July 07, 2017, 05:33:33 PM
The very good news about the National Theatre production of Follies is that my adopted son and best friend Joshie will be assisting Jonathan Tunick on the orchestrations.  I am very proud of him.

That's so cool!  Congrats to Joshie!
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Post by: KevinH on July 07, 2017, 05:46:28 PM
More vibes for DR JohnG!
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Post by: KevinH on July 07, 2017, 05:46:57 PM
Yes, Congrats to Joshie!
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Post by: KevinH on July 07, 2017, 05:50:31 PM
Watching "The Loved One," which I had recorded from TCM a week or two ago. 
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Post by: George on July 07, 2017, 05:52:24 PM
And now, I'm off to rehearsal. 

Be back later!
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Post by: Ginny on July 07, 2017, 05:55:20 PM
The very good news about the National Theatre production of Follies is that my adopted son and best friend Joshie will be assisting Jonathan Tunick on the orchestrations.  I am very proud of him.

Excellent news!
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Post by: John G. on July 07, 2017, 06:03:18 PM
The very good news about the National Theatre production of Follies is that my adopted son and best friend Joshie will be assisting Jonathan Tunick on the orchestrations.  I am very proud of him.

Excellent news! Congratulations to Joshie.
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Post by: John G. on July 07, 2017, 06:03:47 PM
Watching "The Loved One," which I had recorded from TCM a week or two ago. 

Such a fun movie.
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Post by: John G. on July 07, 2017, 06:04:41 PM
I am up from a much-needed nap.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 07, 2017, 06:12:39 PM
A Happy Birthday to one Ringo Starr, who had the good sense to turn 77 on 7/7/17.
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 07, 2017, 06:13:43 PM
Such interesting posts....everyone is doing SOMETHING!!!
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 07, 2017, 06:15:23 PM
The very good news about the National Theatre production of Follies is that my adopted son and best friend Joshie will be assisting Jonathan Tunick on the orchestrations.  I am very proud of him.

Mucho congratulations to Joshie!!!
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 07, 2017, 06:18:09 PM
Congrats to DR Elmore on the completed G&D project! 

Would love to see it sometime!
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Post by: Jane on July 07, 2017, 06:54:10 PM
Uneventful cardiologist appointment today.  Paramedic Rob says my blood pressure and heart rate are probably better than his.  I'm waiting to hear from the hospital about scheduling a (routine) stress test.

Excellent.
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Post by: Jane on July 07, 2017, 06:56:07 PM
I've been watching a British series called WHAT REMAINS. It's quite good. On Britbox.

I will look it up.
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Post by: vixmom on July 07, 2017, 06:59:08 PM
Congratulations to Ginny on her  good doctor visit
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Post by: vixmom on July 07, 2017, 07:00:27 PM
Condolences to John on his less than successful doctor visit, I hope the CAT scan brings news  and a cure   Pain fee vibes
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Post by: vixmom on July 07, 2017, 07:00:47 PM
Congratulations  to  Josh
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Post by: vixmom on July 07, 2017, 07:01:34 PM
I have no news.  Worked until 7
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Post by: vixmom on July 07, 2017, 07:01:49 PM
Made hotdogs fir Vixdad and myself
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Post by: vixmom on July 07, 2017, 07:02:48 PM
He had a game tonight and I've been dozing in my chair while Game of Thrones plays n the background
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Post by: FJL on July 07, 2017, 07:42:03 PM
A Happy Birthday to one Ringo Starr, who had the good sense to turn 77 on 7/7/17.


And of course, in honor of Ringo - my tribute to the Michelangelo exhibit downtown:

Tune of Ringo’s “You’re Sixteen, You’re Beautiful and You’re Mine”

With each stroke of your brush, I turn to mush
No one beats your design
Your Sistine is beautiful and so fine

Can’t afford to see Rome, but close to home
Folks are getting on line
Your Sistine is beautiful and so fine

To get in just costs fifteen
So let’s head down and make the scene
Since it’s nearby a transit hub
It may draw crowds, so hurry, bub

So I’m ready to go, to your big show
It says they’re open til nine
Your Sistine is beautiful and so fine




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Post by: FJL on July 07, 2017, 07:42:41 PM
Well, that cleared the room!  :)
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Post by: Laura on July 07, 2017, 09:25:09 PM
Good evening. I decided that I am not ready to commit to taming a feral kitten at this time. So the adorable little kitten is back with his mothers and the other kittens in the backyard. I'm just not ready.
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Post by: Laura on July 07, 2017, 09:26:48 PM
Gray Tom got to go back home to the back yard. He was not a very nice house guest -- all that hissing and spitting at me.
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Post by: John G. on July 07, 2017, 09:48:44 PM
Too bad about the cats, DR Laura.
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Post by: John G. on July 07, 2017, 09:49:40 PM
Dancing, once again, was good for body and soul. The pain is there only after stopping.
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Post by: John G. on July 07, 2017, 09:49:57 PM
Page four? Really?
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Post by: John G. on July 07, 2017, 09:50:16 PM
Where is everyone tonight?
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Post by: John G. on July 07, 2017, 09:50:34 PM
I hope you're all out partying.
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Post by: John G. on July 07, 2017, 09:51:21 PM
Tomorrow I have to take the new car to be inspected before I can get it registered.
Title: Re: THE MONO NOTES
Post by: John G. on July 07, 2017, 09:51:46 PM
You can't buy tat kind of excitement, I know.
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Post by: John G. on July 07, 2017, 09:52:11 PM
Cranberries!
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Post by: John G. on July 07, 2017, 09:52:25 PM
Underpants!
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Post by: John G. on July 07, 2017, 09:53:35 PM
A friend invited me to Austin tomorrow. I don't think my back wants another long road trip.
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Post by: John G. on July 07, 2017, 09:54:21 PM
Of course it's not as long as the trip fromLouisville.
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Post by: John G. on July 07, 2017, 09:54:45 PM
Nice lyric, Fred.
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Post by: John G. on July 07, 2017, 09:55:08 PM
I enjoyed Ringo in concert.
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Post by: John G. on July 07, 2017, 09:55:39 PM
I'm tired.
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Post by: John G. on July 07, 2017, 09:55:54 PM
But the push is on.
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Post by: John G. on July 07, 2017, 09:56:06 PM
One more post.
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Post by: John G. on July 07, 2017, 09:56:21 PM
Five!
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Post by: John G. on July 07, 2017, 09:56:33 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: bk on July 07, 2017, 10:05:07 PM
Happy I didn't go to the theater - not after this wacko day.  Instead, I finished the Vaughan Williams set, listened to some more Janacek, who I'm enjoying very much, but then I moved on the the Brahms symphonies - I'd just listened to the Ormandy recordings - and I deleted them.  They were good sounding and I'm sure excellent but the music just didn't "get" to me, which is why I assume I always end up deleting those symphonies.  Well, I got a two-CD set of the four symphonies - very early stereo on the Eloquence label from Australia (available very cheap on Amazon) - their remasterings are amazing - conducted by Rafael Kubelik.  Well, I love very early stereo and I'm listening to the first symphony, recorded in 1956, and it's fantastic.  It's like hearing music I haven't heard before and it's very appealing all of a sudden - I enjoy Ormandy, but I'm finding I enjoy hi less as I discover these other conductors.  Just beautiful - and it's like from note one - you can just tell.  Looking forward to the remaining three.
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Post by: Jane on July 07, 2017, 10:27:53 PM
TOD - my listening is an audiobook:  Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok.  The narrator, whose name I don't know, does a great job with the Chinese accents.  The story is told by a young Chinese immigrant girl who imitates her Brooklyn neighbors very well.

This is the July selection for one of my book groups that meets next Wednesday noon.  Have to knit and color a lot in the next several days in order to finish it!


I added the book to my list of books to read.
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Post by: Jane on July 07, 2017, 10:30:11 PM
Just home from a wacky day and was catching up when the electricity dehumanizes (I actually typed "shut") down. It just came back on.  How does "shut" become dehumanizes?  Someone explain.

It is unexplainable 😁
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Post by: Jane on July 07, 2017, 10:32:36 PM
The very good news about the National Theatre production of Follies is that my adopted son and best friend Joshie will be assisting Jonathan Tunick on the orchestrations.  I am very proud of him.

Nice, very nice.
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Post by: Jane on July 07, 2017, 10:35:04 PM
Good evening. I decided that I am not ready to commit to taming a feral kitten at this time. So the adorable little kitten is back with his mothers and the other kittens in the backyard. I'm just not ready.

I understand, it is a tremendous amount of work.
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Post by: Jane on July 07, 2017, 10:37:26 PM
Bruce, Radio Shack has a nice little travel, battery run, travel clock.  I think you need a backup alarm clock.
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Post by: TCB on July 07, 2017, 11:01:16 PM
Good evening!
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Post by: TCB on July 07, 2017, 11:05:50 PM
TOD

DVD

FUNNY GIRL
FUNNY LADY

A couple of low-budget numbers featuring a new kid who is trying to make it in the biz.
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Post by: TCB on July 07, 2017, 11:06:39 PM
Nice day today.  Warm, but not hot.
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Post by: TCB on July 07, 2017, 11:07:30 PM
No rain expected for, at least, another week.
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Post by: TCB on July 07, 2017, 11:08:06 PM
Back to 80 degrees tomorrow.
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Post by: TCB on July 07, 2017, 11:20:07 PM
I need to buy Nicky some FELINE GREENIE Cookies (salmon flavor) tomorrow.
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Post by: TCB on July 07, 2017, 11:22:46 PM
He is so tired of his regular cat cookies.
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Post by: George on July 07, 2017, 11:56:21 PM
A Happy Birthday to one Ringo Starr, who had the good sense to turn 77 on 7/7/17.


And of course, in honor of Ringo - my tribute to the Michelangelo exhibit downtown:

Tune of Ringo’s “You’re Sixteen, You’re Beautiful and You’re Mine”

With each stroke of your brush, I turn to mush
No one beats your design
Your Sistine is beautiful and so fine

Can’t afford to see Rome, but close to home
Folks are getting on line
Your Sistine is beautiful and so fine

To get in just costs fifteen
So let’s head down and make the scene
Since it’s nearby a transit hub
It may draw crowds, so hurry, bub

So I’m ready to go, to your big show
It says they’re open til nine
Your Sistine is beautiful and so fine

Nice. :)
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Post by: TCB on July 07, 2017, 11:59:37 PM
Health vibes to DR John~~~~~~~~~~~~~