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Title: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: bk on April 25, 2018, 12:21:21 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were thirty years in the making, and now it is time for you to post until the thirty year cows come home.
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Post by: bk on April 25, 2018, 12:22:02 AM
And the word of the day is: SLEW!
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: George on April 25, 2018, 12:33:36 AM
First post after BK!
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Post by: George on April 25, 2018, 12:35:57 AM
Continued from yesterday:  My new TV has very few options (I did find the various zoom options, so that's something), but it's supposed to be able to view 4K Ultra HD content.  We'll see if I actually can find some (free) 4K Ultra HD content.
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: bk on April 25, 2018, 12:36:34 AM
Another very nice review for GEE on Amazon - not sure who this is actually:

"GEE by Bruce Kimmel was as unexpected as it was a delightful journey into the past through GEE's eyes. I've been a fan of Mr. Kimmel's books for years. This novel was entirely different from all of his others. It's not a mystery or a book about time travel, but a sweet story about a most "peculiar" girl finding her way through life on her terms. I love that GEE is a strong woman with her own mind. She's a great role model for my daughters' as is Peyton a sweet and determined girl in the second half of the book. Once I started reading, I was instantly transported to another time. I got so caught up with this story that I found the book really hard to put down! What I love about Mr. Kimmel's novels is that I always pass them right on to my daughters who love them just as much as I do. But for me, the best part of Mr. Kimmel's books are the conversations we embark on together as a family. These books are rich in history. Much like Peyton in this story, we too were busy on Google looking up the past which led to so many discoveries and discussions. A fantastic book and a must read!"
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: George on April 25, 2018, 12:36:45 AM
And a question for BK:  what is the show that you're working on??
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: George on April 25, 2018, 12:37:36 AM
Quote from: bk on April 25, 2018, 12:36:34 AM
Another very nice review for GEE on Amazon - not sure who this is actually:

"GEE by Bruce Kimmel was as unexpected as it was a delightful journey into the past through GEE's eyes. I've been a fan of Mr. Kimmel's books for years. This novel was entirely different from all of his others. It's not a mystery or a book about time travel, but a sweet story about a most "peculiar" girl finding her way through life on her terms. I love that GEE is a strong woman with her own mind. She's a great role model for my daughters' as is Peyton a sweet and determined girl in the second half of the book. Once I started reading, I was instantly transported to another time. I got so caught up with this story that I found the book really hard to put down! What I love about Mr. Kimmel's novels is that I always pass them right on to my daughters who love them just as much as I do. But for me, the best part of Mr. Kimmel's books are the conversations we embark on together as a family. These books are rich in history. Much like Peyton in this story, we too were busy on Google looking up the past which led to so many discoveries and discussions. A fantastic book and a must read!"

Very nice!
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: George on April 25, 2018, 12:50:30 AM
Well, I need to go to bed so that I can sleep.

Good night, BK, and have a good day, all!
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: bk on April 25, 2018, 12:59:15 AM
Haven't I mentioned the show I'm working on?
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: John G. on April 25, 2018, 03:41:26 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: John G. on April 25, 2018, 03:42:10 AM
Quote from: bk on April 25, 2018, 12:59:15 AM
Haven't I mentioned the show I'm working on?

You've mentioned that you're working on a show, but not the title or working title. So, can you divulge that?
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: John G. on April 25, 2018, 03:42:44 AM
I'm only up for a plane ticket check-in.
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 25, 2018, 04:11:47 AM
Good morning, all!
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: elmore3003 on April 25, 2018, 04:13:37 AM
Thatch has become very chatty with the birds on the fire escape.  Between 5:30 and 6:30 he sat in the window and chattered away like mad.
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 25, 2018, 04:16:12 AM
So, today I may do laundry, although I'd just as soon procrastinate.  I'm still feeling quite lazy and lethargic. I'm blaming the weather.
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: vixmom on April 25, 2018, 04:25:31 AM
Got a decent nights sleep. But now I must get moving
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: vixmom on April 25, 2018, 04:25:41 AM
Have a good day all
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: ChasSmith on April 25, 2018, 05:15:30 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: ChasSmith on April 25, 2018, 05:16:25 AM
Boy, talk about a low energy morning. This is the very definition of one.

More coffee!
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: ChasSmith on April 25, 2018, 05:23:29 AM
I need to look at some passages and patch changes that were weird last night, then we’re back at it this afternoon.
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: ChasSmith on April 25, 2018, 05:26:22 AM
Sets and costumes are really good, so it will be even better to see the cast in makeup today.
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: Laura on April 25, 2018, 05:28:30 AM
Good morning.
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 25, 2018, 06:28:25 AM
I bit the bullet.  The laundry is in the washers.
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: elmore3003 on April 25, 2018, 06:31:44 AM
Annabelle and I made our patrol.  One of the nice Japanese boys from four walked down the stairs and scared her when he appeared on three and headed down to two.  We were on the landing between two and three, she was checking out the window, and as soon as he showed up, she ran up past him to my apartment.  I was surprised because she generally flirts with everyone she encounters.
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: elmore3003 on April 25, 2018, 06:32:52 AM
I'm going to market while the laundry is washing.  I need some deli ham and turkey to give Thatch as a treat after his atenelol.
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: Jrand74 on April 25, 2018, 06:41:49 AM
ADDAMS vibes for DR CHAS SMITH.
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: Jrand74 on April 25, 2018, 06:42:31 AM
Meet Cute!

HOOVERVILLE is staged - although everyone is still looking at his book and struggling with his lyrics....after THREE weeks of having books!
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: Jrand74 on April 25, 2018, 06:42:47 AM
I wonder what the MR BK's musical is about?
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: Jrand74 on April 25, 2018, 06:43:02 AM
Very nice GEE review.
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: Jrand74 on April 25, 2018, 06:45:49 AM
Page Two - GYM DANCE.

Here is a photo of me, my brother Mike, and our friend Martin under the arch donated by the class of 1914.  Behind us is the gym where the stage in the picture I posted last weekend is located.  The High School, later the Jr. High building was located at the end of the sidewalk behind us, which now runs into a nice fir tree.

I have one more button than necessary buttoned on my jacket.

(https://scontent.ford1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/31301445_10216501391032474_2148111756902268928_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=3e0298094f088170557f3b9059935c2d&oe=5B5BF873)
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: Jrand74 on April 25, 2018, 06:46:07 AM
Page Two Dance...see previous page.
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: Jrand74 on April 25, 2018, 06:47:08 AM
I thought I posted the SMALLER version of the picture....but it seems to be the life size one.
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: Ginny on April 25, 2018, 07:07:42 AM
Wednesday morning greetings!  I was 3 for 3 yesterday, in that 3 errands that were supposed to be simple all turned out to have minor complications.  Think I'll stay home today...
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: Jane on April 25, 2018, 07:33:32 AM
Quote from: John G. on April 25, 2018, 03:42:44 AM
I'm only up for a plane ticket check-in.

What time is your flight?
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: Jane on April 25, 2018, 07:35:39 AM
DR Jrand, nice photos, nice school, and I like the arch.
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 25, 2018, 07:39:25 AM
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  Safe Travel Vibes for our DR JohnG!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: Jane on April 25, 2018, 07:41:07 AM
Quote from: bk on April 25, 2018, 12:36:34 AM
Another very nice review for GEE on Amazon - not sure who this is actually:

Excellent review.
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: John G. on April 25, 2018, 07:41:55 AM
Quote from: Jane on April 25, 2018, 07:33:32 AM
Quote from: John G. on April 25, 2018, 03:42:44 AM
I'm only up for a plane ticket check-in.

What time is your flight?

5:50 am, aka too damn early
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: Jrand74 on April 25, 2018, 07:46:59 AM
Thanks DR JANE....there's another one near the grade school from the class of 1912 that says "Enter to grow in wisdom...."
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: Jane on April 25, 2018, 08:05:30 AM
I like that one too.
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Post by: Jane on April 25, 2018, 08:07:44 AM
Quote from: John G. on April 25, 2018, 07:41:55 AM
Quote from: Jane on April 25, 2018, 07:33:32 AM
Quote from: John G. on April 25, 2018, 03:42:44 AM
I'm only up for a plane ticket check-in.

What time is your flight?

5:50 am, aka too damn early

That was a common time, or even earlier, for flights when we lived in Ashland.  Yes, too damn early.

SAFE AND EASY TRAVELS
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Post by: TCB on April 25, 2018, 08:56:48 AM
Good morning.
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Post by: TCB on April 25, 2018, 08:59:00 AM
Quote from: bk on April 25, 2018, 12:22:02 AM
And the word of the day is: SLEW!


Would that be Seattle Slew?
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: TCB on April 25, 2018, 09:05:03 AM
T.O.D.


BK, can you tell us what the musical is about?
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: Jrand74 on April 25, 2018, 10:31:58 AM
I remember Muse Margaret's father fondly from Margie - the TV show, The Queen of Outer Space, and of course Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?....
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: bk on April 25, 2018, 10:46:49 AM
I'm up, I'm up - almost eight hours of sleep.
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: bk on April 25, 2018, 10:47:06 AM
Have I mentioned what the musical is that I've been working on?
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Post by: ChasSmith on April 25, 2018, 10:49:33 AM
Hmm ... let me think.

No. I don’t believe so.
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: Jrand74 on April 25, 2018, 10:53:30 AM
MR BK is working on a musical?  It's news to me.
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: Jrand74 on April 25, 2018, 10:54:10 AM
Soon it will be summer, and I can wear my BRAINEX T-Shirt to rehearsal....it always provokes comments.....
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: George on April 25, 2018, 10:59:43 AM
Quote from: John G. on April 25, 2018, 03:42:44 AM
I'm only up for a plane ticket check-in.

~~~Additional Travel Vibes for John G.!!~~~
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: George on April 25, 2018, 10:59:56 AM
Quote from: Jrand67 on April 25, 2018, 06:45:49 AM
Page Two - GYM DANCE.

Here is a photo of me, my brother Mike, and our friend Martin under the arch donated by the class of 1914.  Behind us is the gym where the stage in the picture I posted last weekend is located.  The High School, later the Jr. High building was located at the end of the sidewalk behind us, which now runs into a nice fir tree.

I have one more button than necessary buttoned on my jacket.

(https://scontent.ford1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/31301445_10216501391032474_2148111756902268928_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=3e0298094f088170557f3b9059935c2d&oe=5B5BF873)

Great picture, Jrand!
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Post by: Jrand74 on April 25, 2018, 11:38:29 AM
Thanks DR GEORGE...and it's B I G!
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Post by: Jane on April 25, 2018, 12:14:07 PM
Bryan sent us this microwave popcorn popper and we are pleasantly surprised how delicious the popcorn tastes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwHtJFQ3D58
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Post by: Laura on April 25, 2018, 12:43:58 PM
Good afternoon.
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Post by: Laura on April 25, 2018, 12:44:26 PM
I remember BK telling us about a musical he was working on. Are we allowed to say what it is?
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Post by: Laura on April 25, 2018, 12:46:42 PM
Maybe I am still in the DO NOT DISCUSS WITH ANYONE mode from jury duty.
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: Jane on April 25, 2018, 12:48:15 PM
;D
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Post by: Jrand74 on April 25, 2018, 12:54:30 PM
DR LAURA I have about eight milkweed sprouts now......I bring them in when it's going to be in the 30's at night....otherwise they are enjoying the SUN SHINE every day....
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Post by: Laura on April 25, 2018, 12:56:43 PM
Hurray, JRand!
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Post by: Laura on April 25, 2018, 12:57:51 PM
I'm glad you enjoyed your monarchs last year enough to plant milkweed for this year's generation. Thank you.
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Post by: Jrand74 on April 25, 2018, 01:40:43 PM
When do they come back?
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Post by: Jrand74 on April 25, 2018, 02:24:15 PM
Off to rehearsal to run Act One: 1-3......and then block I-4.....
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Post by: bk on April 25, 2018, 02:53:18 PM
Back from a lunch meeting, picking up packages, then did a work session and now working on music.
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: vixmom on April 25, 2018, 03:22:41 PM
I got a call from Vixdad today at work, his dad passed away in his sleep last night.  He was 90
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: George on April 25, 2018, 03:51:11 PM
Quote from: vixmom on April 25, 2018, 03:22:41 PM
I got a call from Vixdad today at work, his dad passed away in his sleep last night.  He was 90

I'm so sorry, Vixmom.  My condolences. :(
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 25, 2018, 04:00:29 PM
Quote from: vixmom on April 25, 2018, 03:22:41 PM
I got a call from Vixdad today at work, his dad passed away in his sleep last night.  He was 90

Oh, I'm so sorry, DR vixmom.  How soon will you be heading to Canada?
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Post by: Jennifer on April 25, 2018, 04:23:24 PM
Quote from: vixmom on April 25, 2018, 03:22:41 PM
I got a call from Vixdad today at work, his dad passed away in his sleep last night.  He was 90

Oh no. I'm so sorry. :(
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Post by: vixmom on April 25, 2018, 04:25:13 PM
Quote from: elmore3003 on April 25, 2018, 04:00:29 PM
Quote from: vixmom on April 25, 2018, 03:22:41 PM
I got a call from Vixdad today at work, his dad passed away in his sleep last night.  He was 90


Oh, I'm so sorry, DR vixmom.  How soon will you be heading to Canada?


He can't go, his passport is expired, he had just put in the paperwork last weekend
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Post by: elmore3003 on April 25, 2018, 04:29:20 PM
Quote from: vixmom on April 25, 2018, 04:25:13 PM
Quote from: elmore3003 on April 25, 2018, 04:00:29 PM
Quote from: vixmom on April 25, 2018, 03:22:41 PM
I got a call from Vixdad today at work, his dad passed away in his sleep last night.  He was 90


Oh, I'm so sorry, DR vixmom.  How soon will you be heading to Canada?


He can't go, his passport is expired, he had just put in the paperwork last weekend

That must really be painful.  I'm so sorry.
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Post by: Jane on April 25, 2018, 04:32:37 PM
Quote from: vixmom on April 25, 2018, 03:22:41 PM
I got a call from Vixdad today at work, his dad passed away in his sleep last night.  He was 90

I am very sorry.  My condolences to Vixdad and your family.  That is a gentle way to go.

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Post by: Jane on April 25, 2018, 04:33:11 PM
Quote from: vixmom on April 25, 2018, 04:25:13 PM
Quote from: elmore3003 on April 25, 2018, 04:00:29 PM
Quote from: vixmom on April 25, 2018, 03:22:41 PM
I got a call from Vixdad today at work, his dad passed away in his sleep last night.  He was 90


Oh, I'm so sorry, DR vixmom.  How soon will you be heading to Canada?


He can't go, his passport is expired, he had just put in the paperwork last weekend

But it can be rushed due to the emergency.
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Post by: bk on April 25, 2018, 04:41:43 PM
Condolences to Vixmom and dad.  Remember when you didn't need passports to Canada?
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Post by: bk on April 25, 2018, 04:43:56 PM
Worked at the piano, listening to something I may choose to issue at some point, another historic performance of a classical work, this one an opera, it's very interesting as a performance and I think our Chris Malone could clean it up nicely.
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Post by: bk on April 25, 2018, 04:45:07 PM
Will work at the piano in a bit - have an idea for a little song that is kind of a party thing that won't really be a full song, but just a verse or two with some dance music.
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: bk on April 25, 2018, 04:45:17 PM
Have I mentioned what the musical is?
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Post by: bk on April 25, 2018, 04:47:48 PM
Okay I will: Doug had an idea to do a female-centric version of A Christmas Carol, with a female Scrooge, Cratchit, Tiny Tim, etc, along with female past, present, and future ghosts (not ghosts in our version) and set in current times.  I liked the idea and the Group Rep committed to it.  I'm having a lot of fun with the score, I must say.  He original had some convoluted silly title for it, but I insisted that the Scrooge gal be named Carol and that the title be A Carol Christmas - which it is, and which I think is pretty fun and clever.
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Post by: Jane on April 25, 2018, 04:57:05 PM
Quote from: bk on April 25, 2018, 04:41:43 PM
Remember when you didn't need passports to Canada?

Pets also need passports to cross the border.
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: Jane on April 25, 2018, 04:58:55 PM
We made a number of trips to Canada when we lived in Michigan.  The border was an under an hour away, through Detroit to Windsor.  We would have lunch or dinner, shop at the duty free shop, and return home.
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Post by: bk on April 25, 2018, 04:59:31 PM
Yesterday there were eleven Amazon reviews for GEE, today there are ten - what happened?  I think they're all there and I can't figure out which one isn't there.
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: bk on April 25, 2018, 05:01:42 PM
ChasSmith's review has disappeared.  That's very peculiar - I've asked him to ask them why.
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: Jane on April 25, 2018, 05:04:51 PM
You don't have to get a passport.  You can get a special license's or id cards that will let you go back and forth between the US and Canada by car.
Title: Re: DINNER WITH THE MUSE AND THE SONG THAT WAS THIRTY YEARS IN THE MAKING
Post by: Jane on April 25, 2018, 05:08:26 PM
Quote from: bk on April 25, 2018, 05:01:42 PM
ChasSmith's review has disappeared.  That's very peculiar - I've asked him to ask them why.

That is strange.
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Post by: Jane on April 25, 2018, 05:08:38 PM
Carol is a good name :)
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Post by: John G. on April 25, 2018, 05:25:09 PM
My friend Carol would like that show.
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Post by: John G. on April 25, 2018, 05:25:45 PM
My sympathies and prayers, Vixmom and Vixdad.
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Post by: George on April 25, 2018, 05:35:19 PM
Quote from: bk on April 25, 2018, 04:47:48 PM
Okay I will: Doug had an idea to do a female-centric version of A Christmas Carol, with a female Scrooge, Cratchit, Tiny Tim, etc, along with female past, present, and future ghosts (not ghosts in our version) and set in current times.  I liked the idea and the Group Rep committed to it.  I'm having a lot of fun with the score, I must say.  He original had some convoluted silly title for it, but I insisted that the Scrooge gal be named Carol and that the title be A Carol Christmas - which it is, and which I think is pretty fun and clever.

In the cast recording for Jerry's Girls during "We Need a Little Christmas," Carol Channing says "I'm your Christmas Carol!"  I know it's a cheezy joke, but I still like it. ;D
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Post by: John G. on April 25, 2018, 05:39:47 PM
Thunderstorms this afternoon caused the temps to drop 20 degrees.
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Post by: George on April 25, 2018, 05:54:09 PM
Quote from: George on April 25, 2018, 05:35:19 PM
Quote from: bk on April 25, 2018, 04:47:48 PM
Okay I will: Doug had an idea to do a female-centric version of A Christmas Carol, with a female Scrooge, Cratchit, Tiny Tim, etc, along with female past, present, and future ghosts (not ghosts in our version) and set in current times.  I liked the idea and the Group Rep committed to it.  I'm having a lot of fun with the score, I must say.  He original had some convoluted silly title for it, but I insisted that the Scrooge gal be named Carol and that the title be A Carol Christmas - which it is, and which I think is pretty fun and clever.

In the cast recording for Jerry's Girls during "We Need a Little Christmas," Carol Channing says "I'm your Christmas Carol!"  I know it's a cheezy joke, but I still like it. ;D

I forgot that I have the CD here in my office.  Here she is!
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Post by: George on April 25, 2018, 05:54:43 PM
The stripe down the right side of the image is from the photocopier/scanner here at work. :P
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Post by: George on April 25, 2018, 05:55:21 PM
PAGE FOUR IT'S-TIME-TO-LEAVE-FOR-THE-THEATER DANCE!!
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Post by: George on April 25, 2018, 05:55:56 PM
And now, I'm off...off to the theater.

Be back later.
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Post by: Jane on April 25, 2018, 06:53:04 PM
Quote from: John G. on April 25, 2018, 05:39:47 PM
Thunderstorms this afternoon caused the temps to drop 20 degrees.

It is 83 degrees here  :o

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Post by: Jane on April 25, 2018, 06:53:11 PM
I was glad it was warm when I was accidentally sprayed in the face and over my shirt with a hose.
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Post by: vixmom on April 25, 2018, 07:11:37 PM
Quote from: Jane on April 25, 2018, 04:33:11 PM
Quote from: vixmom on April 25, 2018, 04:25:13 PM
Quote from: elmore3003 on April 25, 2018, 04:00:29 PM
Quote from: vixmom on April 25, 2018, 03:22:41 PM
I got a call from Vixdad today at work, his dad passed away in his sleep last night.  He was 90


Oh, I'm so sorry, DR vixmom.  How soon will you be heading to Canada?


He can't go, his passport is expired, he had just put in the paperwork last weekend

But it can be rushed due to the emergency.

Not really an option, he has to get from England
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Post by: vixmom on April 25, 2018, 07:12:56 PM
Quote from: bk on April 25, 2018, 04:41:43 PM
Condolences to Vixmom and dad.  Remember when you didn't need passports to Canada?

We'll since he's not a US citizen he definitely needs one....
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Post by: vixmom on April 25, 2018, 07:14:48 PM
Quote from: bk on April 25, 2018, 04:47:48 PM
Okay I will: Doug had an idea to do a female-centric version of A Christmas Carol, with a female Scrooge, Cratchit, Tiny Tim, etc, along with female past, present, and future ghosts (not ghosts in our version) and set in current times.  I liked the idea and the Group Rep committed to it.  I'm having a lot of fun with the score, I must say.  He original had some convoluted silly title for it, but I insisted that the Scrooge gal be named Carol and that the title be A Carol Christmas - which it is, and which I think is pretty fun and clever.

Very cool!!
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Post by: vixmom on April 25, 2018, 07:16:22 PM
Quote from: Jane on April 25, 2018, 05:04:51 PM
You don't have to get a passport.  You can get a special license's or id cards that will let you go back and forth between the US and Canada by car.

only works for us citizens though
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Post by: vixmom on April 25, 2018, 07:18:05 PM
Thank you all for the kind words
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Post by: Ginny on April 25, 2018, 07:35:08 PM
DR Vixmom, my condolences to Vixdad and your entire family...
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Post by: John G. on April 25, 2018, 07:50:42 PM
Gratuitous post no. 100!
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Post by: John G. on April 25, 2018, 07:51:38 PM
Starting to watch Alphaville, which I somehow don't remember having seen. Godard back then could be fun, and the opening of this sure is.
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Post by: John G. on April 25, 2018, 07:52:00 PM
I should probably go to bed, but I'm somehow too tired.
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Post by: John G. on April 25, 2018, 07:52:38 PM
I roasted a bunch of peppers I had in the fridge. The house smells wonderful.
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Post by: Laura on April 25, 2018, 09:13:06 PM
I'm sorry about your father-in-law, Vixmom.
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Post by: Laura on April 25, 2018, 09:13:46 PM
My talk tonight went well. No one walked out. Always a good sign.
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Post by: bk on April 25, 2018, 09:14:30 PM
What is this page four malarky?
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Post by: bk on April 25, 2018, 09:15:14 PM
I am very weirded out by ChasSmith's review disappearing.  I know where my mind is going but I'm hoping it's something simpler than stalkers doing something evil.
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Post by: Jane on April 25, 2018, 10:15:01 PM
Quote from: vixmom on April 25, 2018, 07:12:56 PM
Quote from: bk on April 25, 2018, 04:41:43 PM
Condolences to Vixmom and dad.  Remember when you didn't need passports to Canada?

We'll since he's not a US citizen he definitely needs one....

Oh, I didn't realize he isn't a US citizen.  It must be very disappointing he can't leave right now.
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Post by: ChasSmith on April 25, 2018, 10:15:34 PM
BK:  You should actually have twelve now — not eleven, and certainly not ten. See PM...
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Post by: Jane on April 25, 2018, 10:16:16 PM
Quote from: Laura on April 25, 2018, 09:13:46 PM
My talk tonight went well. No one walked out. Always a good sign.

Yes, a good sigh ;D

I am glad you were pleased with it.
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Post by: ChasSmith on April 25, 2018, 10:16:51 PM
Very sorry, vixmom.
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Post by: Jane on April 25, 2018, 10:17:13 PM
Keith wanted to see I, TONYA so we watched it tonight.
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Post by: bk on April 25, 2018, 10:26:20 PM
Something is up with the reviews and ChasSmith is on it - Amazon will respond within forty-eight hours.
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Post by: bk on April 25, 2018, 11:21:57 PM
Page four?  Really?
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Post by: bk on April 25, 2018, 11:22:04 PM
Most unseemly.
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Post by: bk on April 25, 2018, 11:22:22 PM
Too many errant and truant dear readers and you know what that's going to lead to.
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Post by: TCB on April 25, 2018, 11:29:16 PM
Good evening.
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Post by: TCB on April 25, 2018, 11:30:06 PM
Page 4?  Really?
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Post by: TCB on April 25, 2018, 11:30:27 PM
One more post.
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Post by: George on April 25, 2018, 11:30:43 PM
Quote from: ChasSmith on April 25, 2018, 10:15:34 PM
BK:  You should actually have twelve now — not eleven, and certainly not ten. See PM...

I still see only 10 reviews. :-\
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Post by: TCB on April 25, 2018, 11:30:59 PM
Page 5
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Post by: TCB on April 25, 2018, 11:31:34 PM
Ten what?
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Post by: George on April 25, 2018, 11:32:09 PM
Quote from: TCB on April 25, 2018, 11:31:34 PM
Ten what?

Reviews for GEE on Amazon.
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Post by: TCB on April 25, 2018, 11:32:24 PM
Condolences to vixmom, vixdad, and their entire family.
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Post by: TCB on April 25, 2018, 11:32:55 PM
Oh no, no passport!
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Post by: bk on April 25, 2018, 11:33:00 PM
I think it won't get fixed for another day or two.  The twelfth review is up on Goodreads and it's lovely - I hope Amazon does the right thing and puts them back - if I have to get involved be sure that I will.

"There’s something irresistible about reading other people’s letters and journals—it appeals to the voyeur in all of us. This is what Kimmel has tapped into in GEE, and it makes the book impossible to put down. It would've been too easy to do this as an epistolary work, and that would’ve created a distance for the reader. Instead, the third-person, spare prose simply mimics that of personal writing, which is much more effective as it allows the reader to go along for the emotional ride. GEE is not a novel one is likely to forget; it makes us think about life, the choices we make in it, who we are—and what we leave behind."
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Post by: bk on April 25, 2018, 11:33:16 PM
I gotta tell you.
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Post by: George on April 25, 2018, 11:38:26 PM
Quote from: bk on April 25, 2018, 11:33:00 PM
I think it won't get fixed for another day or two.  The twelfth review is up on Goodreads and it's lovely - I hope Amazon does the right thing and puts them back - if I have to get involved be sure that I will.

"There’s something irresistible about reading other people’s letters and journals—it appeals to the voyeur in all of us. This is what Kimmel has tapped into in GEE, and it makes the book impossible to put down. It would've been too easy to do this as an epistolary work, and that would’ve created a distance for the reader. Instead, the third-person, spare prose simply mimics that of personal writing, which is much more effective as it allows the reader to go along for the emotional ride. GEE is not a novel one is likely to forget; it makes us think about life, the choices we make in it, who we are—and what we leave behind."

Great!
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Post by: TCB on April 25, 2018, 11:42:18 PM
Another beautiful day today.
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Post by: TCB on April 25, 2018, 11:43:20 PM
We went to Boathouse #19 and sat out on the deck.
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Post by: TCB on April 25, 2018, 11:44:20 PM
And I had the fried oysters.
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Post by: TCB on April 25, 2018, 11:45:08 PM
They were good, but they had way too much breading on them.
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Post by: TCB on April 25, 2018, 11:47:06 PM
And one of the old actors bitched and grumbled about everything!!
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Post by: TCB on April 25, 2018, 11:48:09 PM
If I had been given a steak knife, he would have been fish food.
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Post by: TCB on April 25, 2018, 11:53:54 PM
Good night, George.
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Post by: George on April 26, 2018, 12:04:26 AM
Quote from: TCB on April 25, 2018, 11:43:20 PM
We went to Boathouse #19 and sat out on the deck.

When I first read this, I thought you had written bathhouse! :o

;)
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Post by: George on April 26, 2018, 12:04:48 AM
Quote from: TCB on April 25, 2018, 11:53:54 PM
Good night, George.

Good night, Tom.