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Title: CONTEMPLATING MY NAVEL
Post by: bk on May 10, 2018, 12:28:07 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes contemplated its navel, and now it is time for you to post until the contemplating cows come home.
Title: Re: CONTEMPLATING MY NAVEL
Post by: bk on May 10, 2018, 12:28:49 AM
And the word of the day is: HYPOCORISM!
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 10, 2018, 04:27:04 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 10, 2018, 04:28:20 AM
Slow morning at HHW!
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 10, 2018, 04:31:38 AM
Today is grocery day.  But before I go I want to give you a warning.  IF you choreograph a number in a musical - and then you have to go to the rehearsal center for a read-thru - when you come back, the "choreographer" of record will have changed your number for no other reason than because HER name is in the program.

It certainly wasn't an improvement.....it's a sad thing because of course the dancing couple is caught in the middle.... 

I'll try to fix it tonight using some of her steps....and some new ones....and I got a lecture on what steps Fred Astaire did and did NOT do.....which was most appreciated.....  :-X
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 10, 2018, 04:34:46 AM
Today will be a most curious day.  One of my best friends in Ohio in the 1970s is in town this week to visit his daughter, who is doing quite well in the NY theatre scene.  In 1980, my friend worked with Franz Allers on the Richard Burton revival of Camelot and conducted the tour.  He left the show when Burton's replacement, Richard Harrison, wanted to bring in "his" people and returned to Ohio. Shortly after his marriage fell apart and he ended up in Los Angeles.

For various reasons, the principal one being that the Memorial Day weekend that he moved to Los Angeles was the same weekend his wife, another of my best friends, flew to New York to have a nervous breakdown in my apartment.  It was a painful weekend but I'm happy that I was there for her.

As a consequence, I have not spoken to my conductor friend in nearly 40 years.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 10, 2018, 04:36:22 AM
Twice in the past I rejected his attempts to rebuild our friendship because of my friends in Ohio. 
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 10, 2018, 04:40:12 AM
Two years ago, during my bouts of unemployment and no kitties to divert me, I started writing my memoirs, primarily at Joshie's urging, since he was curious about comments I'd mentioned.  At the same time I was becoming aware that my former friend's wife was showing signs of dementia, which saddened me since she had always been a sharp cookie.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 10, 2018, 04:44:34 AM
So, since my former friend was an essential part of my life for seven years and a person who encouraged me orchestration and gave me a reading of anything I scored with a community orchestra he and his then-wife became a big part of my memoirs and I decided to track him down and thank him.

His return email was very friendly and through it I became friends with his daughter and son-in-law, who was the assistant director of the new musical Frozen.

So, today we meet.  I look forward to it with some apprehension.  Forty years can be a long time.  We'll see.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 10, 2018, 04:46:00 AM
And before he arrives, I have much to accomplish.
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Post by: Druxy on May 10, 2018, 04:48:49 AM
BK.

You neglected to mention that Edward Dmytryk directed MIRAGE.

He's been gone for many years, but he was my publicity client for a long time, so I'm just doing my job.

 :D

BTW: I also agree that it's a terrific movie that holds up for multiple viewings.
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Post by: Druxy on May 10, 2018, 04:51:37 AM
T.O.D.

Gregory Peck

THE GUNFIGHTER


Diane Baker

MIRAGE

Walter Matthau

CHARLEY VARRICK
Title: Re: CONTEMPLATING MY NAVEL
Post by: ChasSmith on May 10, 2018, 05:00:44 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: Ginny on May 10, 2018, 05:03:35 AM
Thursday morning greetings!  I get to stay home all day until it’s time to accompany Fr. Richard to the church where he’s delivering the Ascension Day sermon.
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Post by: Ginny on May 10, 2018, 05:05:13 AM
DR Elmore, I hope today’s reunion goes well.  Please give my best to our mutual friend.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 10, 2018, 05:15:08 AM
I, too, loved MIRAGE and went to it a few times. It was one of the first movies to play in the newest theater in Fort Lauderdale at the time. On top of loving everything about the film in its own right, I always associated the thrill of it with that sleek new theater.

Agree about amnesia films. But with that caveat, this one hits every high mark, in spades.

I still have the movie tie-in paperback edition of the original novel. At least I think that’s what it is, and not a screenplay novelization. Will take it out when I’m back, and probably give it a quick read for the first time since that opening week.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 10, 2018, 05:15:57 AM
Best of luck with that reunion, DR Elmore. What a story!
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 10, 2018, 05:16:28 AM
And major health vibes for Jo.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 10, 2018, 05:23:17 AM
CD ordered.

And with that, I am on my way. Back this evening.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 10, 2018, 05:31:22 AM
CD ordered.

And with that, I am on my way. Back this evening.

Wow!  That was a fast visit!
Title: Re: CONTEMPLATING MY NAVEL
Post by: elmore3003 on May 10, 2018, 05:32:33 AM
Annabelle and I did our patrol.  All she wanted to do was lie down on the stairs á la Cleopatra, so it was a short patrol.
Title: Re: CONTEMPLATING MY NAVEL
Post by: ChasSmith on May 10, 2018, 06:00:58 AM
CD ordered.

And with that, I am on my way. Back this evening.

Wow!  That was a fast visit!

Not quite. :) I just meant on my way to today’s adventures, and back online this evening. I return to the great nor’east on Saturday.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 10, 2018, 06:42:31 AM
I've been to market and got a little roast beef for Thatch, who ate it right up, and Annabelle, who scorned it, preferring Purina Party Mix.  U'm going to vacuum next and that's it.
Title: Re: CONTEMPLATING MY NAVEL
Post by: Ginny on May 10, 2018, 06:52:22 AM
DR Elmore, Jo is in my thoughts and prayers. 
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 10, 2018, 07:07:13 AM
DR Elmore, Jo is in my thoughts and prayers. 

Thanks!  I haven't checked on her today.  I'll do that in a few minutes.
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Post by: Jane on May 10, 2018, 07:23:56 AM
Sassy Alexa, I like that. "She" does make me laugh.
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Post by: Jane on May 10, 2018, 07:29:19 AM
DR George returned awhile ago, we just didn't have TNT anymore.  We watched it on Amazon last night.  Keith got a free trial subscription to the YouTube station looks great on his computer but for some strange reason not on our tv.
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Post by: Jane on May 10, 2018, 07:31:13 AM
DR Jrand, good luck tonight.
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2018, 07:49:40 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2018, 07:50:13 AM
Vibes for Elmore and his friend during their reunion.
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2018, 07:50:21 AM
Two!
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2018, 07:51:20 AM
Alexa, why are you so sassy?

(Less polite version: Alexa, why are you such a bitch?)
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Post by: FJL on May 10, 2018, 07:54:39 AM
Alexa, why are you so sassy?

(Less polite version: Alexa, why are you such a bitch?)

And they can be alternate response to the same thing.
Title: Re: CONTEMPLATING MY NAVEL
Post by: FJL on May 10, 2018, 07:59:37 AM
Like if you like a catalog show (like Singin' in the Rain or Jersey Boys) call it a "catalog musical'

if you dislike it, call it a "jukebox musical"


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Post by: FJL on May 10, 2018, 08:00:09 AM
if you like something that's the same-old same-old, it's reliable

If you don't like it, it's predictable
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Post by: bk on May 10, 2018, 10:31:57 AM
I'm up, I'm up - seven hours of sleep.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 10, 2018, 11:07:39 AM
Well it turns out my disdain was misplaced.....the DIRECTOR made the changes - not the choreographer.

I had sent her my new ending for the song and asked that she let me know that it worked for her or what changes she wanted.  She wrote back - it's YOUR song....I liked the original ending....do whatever you want!

HA!
Title: Re: CONTEMPLATING MY NAVEL
Post by: elmore3003 on May 10, 2018, 11:50:07 AM
DR Ginny, our friend Jim sends his regards.  He just left.  We had a nice lunch and a very lovely visit.  I think all is well.
Title: Re: CONTEMPLATING MY NAVEL
Post by: bk on May 10, 2018, 12:03:43 PM
Just got the raw tracks for an upcoming soundtrack release - this has only taken six months - but boy do they sound great and when the mastering guy adds his bit of magic (there won't be much on this) they will sound absolutely breathtaking.  There was a CD release of this, an import from Spain, many years ago, but compared to this it sounds like a third-generation tape was used.  So, this is a major step up.
Title: Re: CONTEMPLATING MY NAVEL
Post by: John G. on May 10, 2018, 12:12:12 PM
DR Ginny, our friend Jim sends his regards.  He just left.  We had a nice lunch and a very lovely visit.  I think all is well.

Good news.
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2018, 12:14:36 PM
Just watched the preview of Me and My Girl. What unabashed joy. Wish I were there to see it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw9adLXmhV4
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Post by: Ginny on May 10, 2018, 12:37:56 PM
DR Ginny, our friend Jim sends his regards.  He just left.  We had a nice lunch and a very lovely visit.  I think all is well.

So glad to hear this!
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Post by: George on May 10, 2018, 12:50:54 PM
Today at work is our spring All Staff Training Day (or whatever they call it).  This morning, we had a presentation by the local fire chief and another fire fighter person, then we got to put out a (controlled) fire with fire extinguishers.  Lunch was provided!  I had the Caesar salad with some kind of brownie (or blondie...I can't tell :-\ ), but it wasn't bad.  This afternoon, we have several different options, the most recommended is a session on how to use the Outlook calendar when we just want to notate that we're out of the building.  And the ubiquitous time to clean our cubicles. 
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Post by: George on May 10, 2018, 12:52:00 PM
DR George returned awhile ago, we just didn't have TNT anymore.  We watched it on Amazon last night.  Keith got a free trial subscription to the YouTube station looks great on his computer but for some strange reason not on our tv.

Ahh...I'll have to see if it's available through On Demand.
Title: Re: CONTEMPLATING MY NAVEL
Post by: Druxy on May 10, 2018, 12:53:51 PM
Like if you like a catalog show (like Singin' in the Rain or Jersey Boys) call it a "catalog musical'

if you dislike it, call it a "jukebox musical"




I call them "Jukebox musicals".
Title: Re: CONTEMPLATING MY NAVEL
Post by: George on May 10, 2018, 12:55:05 PM
Just got the raw tracks for an upcoming soundtrack release - this has only taken six months - but boy do they sound great and when the mastering guy adds his bit of magic (there won't be much on this) they will sound absolutely breathtaking.  There was a CD release of this, an import from Spain, many years ago, but compared to this it sounds like a third-generation tape was used.  So, this is a major step up.

Ooo...exciting!
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Post by: George on May 10, 2018, 12:55:24 PM
Just watched the preview of Me and My Girl. What unabashed joy. Wish I were there to see it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw9adLXmhV4

Nice!
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Post by: George on May 10, 2018, 12:55:37 PM
And now, back to work!
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2018, 01:37:57 PM
Like if you like a catalog show (like Singin' in the Rain or Jersey Boys) call it a "catalog musical'

if you dislike it, call it a "jukebox musical"




I call them "Jukebox musicals".

A better-sounding phrase. Catelog musical sounds like a singing LL Bean.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 10, 2018, 01:55:50 PM
HA!

Take Back Your Shirt! THE LL BEAN MUSICAL
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 10, 2018, 01:56:43 PM
Off the rehearsal.  I shall forego THE MOUSETRAP this evening to keep an eye on what's happening at the Warbucks mansion.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 10, 2018, 02:26:13 PM
I spoke to Randy.  They've had Jo up and walking all day and she is going home tomorrow.
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2018, 03:06:55 PM
A friend of mine, Donna, who grew up down the street has seen her daughter Maria enter the hospital twice in recent weeks. The doctors can’t figure out what it is, though they think it’s her liver.

Some of those HHW vibes would be greatly appreciated.
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2018, 03:07:35 PM
I spoke to Randy.  They've had Jo up and walking all day and she is going home tomorrow.

That’s good. When are the biopsy results due?
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Post by: Jane on May 10, 2018, 03:07:48 PM
Alexa, why are you so sassy?

(Less polite version: Alexa, why are you such a bitch?)

;D

This morning she told me I look ravishing. 
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Post by: Jane on May 10, 2018, 03:09:38 PM
Well it turns out my disdain was misplaced.....the DIRECTOR made the changes - not the choreographer.

I had sent her my new ending for the song and asked that she let me know that it worked for her or what changes she wanted.  She wrote back - it's YOUR song....I liked the original ending....do whatever you want!

HA!

In a way it is better the director made the changes since you would have expected better from the choreographer.
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Post by: Jane on May 10, 2018, 03:10:12 PM
DR Ginny, our friend Jim sends his regards.  He just left.  We had a nice lunch and a very lovely visit.  I think all is well.

I am glad you had a lovely visit. 
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2018, 03:10:56 PM
Alexa, why are you so sassy?

(Less polite version: Alexa, why are you such a bitch?)

;D

This morning she told me I look ravishing. 

She has eyes? Kinda scary.
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Post by: George on May 10, 2018, 03:11:49 PM
I spoke to Randy.  They've had Jo up and walking all day and she is going home tomorrow.

Very good news!
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Post by: Jane on May 10, 2018, 03:11:58 PM
Today at work is our spring All Staff Training Day (or whatever they call it).  This morning, we had a presentation by the local fire chief and another fire fighter person, then we got to put out a (controlled) fire with fire extinguishers.  Lunch was provided!  I had the Caesar salad with some kind of brownie (or blondie...I can't tell :-\ ), but it wasn't bad.  This afternoon, we have several different options, the most recommended is a session on how to use the Outlook calendar when we just want to notate that we're out of the building.  And the ubiquitous time to clean our cubicles. 

I would like to try using a fire extinguisher as practice, not because of a real fire.  I hope I never need one in this house since we don't have one.
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Post by: Jane on May 10, 2018, 03:16:41 PM
DR George returned awhile ago, we just didn't have TNT anymore.  We watched it on Amazon last night.  Keith got a free trial subscription to the YouTube station looks great on his computer but for some strange reason not on our tv.

Ahh...I'll have to see if it's available through On Demand.

Keith suggested I read a recap of season 3 which I did.  I then watched a trailer for season 4 and was very excited.  It was frustrating the picture was poor through the youtube channel and we could not get caption for the hearing impaired.  After watching the trailer I did not want to have to wait any longer, Amazon for a fee to the rescue. 
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Post by: Jane on May 10, 2018, 03:17:33 PM
I spoke to Randy.  They've had Jo up and walking all day and she is going home tomorrow.

Excellent.
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Post by: Jane on May 10, 2018, 03:18:10 PM
Alexa, why are you so sassy?

(Less polite version: Alexa, why are you such a bitch?)

;D

This morning she told me I look ravishing. 

She has eyes? Kinda scary.

:D
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Post by: Jane on May 10, 2018, 03:18:35 PM
VIBES FOR MARIA!
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Post by: George on May 10, 2018, 03:45:36 PM
A friend of mine, Donna, who grew up down the street has seen her daughter Maria enter the hospital twice in recent weeks. The doctors can’t figure out what it is, though they think it’s her liver.

Some of those HHW vibes would be greatly appreciated.

~~~Get Well Vibes for Donna's Daughter Maria!!~~~
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Post by: Jane on May 10, 2018, 04:11:00 PM
I opened my tablet to find my good wishes to DR elmore for a lovely visit had not been posted.  My thoughts were with you Larry even if I didn't express them properly :)
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Post by: Jane on May 10, 2018, 04:12:50 PM
Speaking of my tablet.  I let the battery get below 5% then completely charged it.  It seemed a bit better, then Keith went in, removed a bunch of stuff and changed many of my settings.  It is working fine now and I will be returning the unused iPad.

It was a good price on the iPad so I hope my Samsung continues to work for a long time.
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Post by: KevinH on May 10, 2018, 04:24:54 PM
Good evening!
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Post by: KevinH on May 10, 2018, 04:25:18 PM
Vibes for Maria!
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Post by: KevinH on May 10, 2018, 04:27:04 PM
Good news about your Jo, DR elmore!
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Post by: KevinH on May 10, 2018, 04:27:22 PM
What is this Page 3 malarkey?
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Post by: KevinH on May 10, 2018, 04:28:04 PM
Question for BK:  What is the date of Mr. Sherman's 90th Birthday celebration?
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Post by: KevinH on May 10, 2018, 04:28:50 PM
Just watched the preview of Me and My Girl. What unabashed joy. Wish I were there to see it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw9adLXmhV4



I would have loved to have seen it too!
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Post by: Jane on May 10, 2018, 05:18:55 PM

Bruce, thank goodness you never went out on a date with your stalker. (https://www.wcpo.com/news/national/woman-accused-of-stalking-arizona-man-took-bath-in-home)
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Post by: George on May 10, 2018, 05:33:53 PM
And now, I'm off to the theater!  We have our invited final dress rehearsal!  Pray for Rosemary's Baby!

Be back later!
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 10, 2018, 05:41:23 PM
I spoke to Randy.  They've had Jo up and walking all day and she is going home tomorrow.

That’s good. When are the biopsy results due?

3-5 days.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 10, 2018, 05:44:47 PM
I opened my tablet to find my good wishes to DR elmore for a lovely visit had not been posted.  My thoughts were with you Larry even if I didn't express them properly :)

Thanks, dear.  I admit I was worried about how it would go.
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Post by: Jane on May 10, 2018, 06:57:55 PM
And now, I'm off to the theater!  We have our invited final dress rehearsal!  Pray for Rosemary's Baby!

Be back later!

Have fun.
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Post by: Jane on May 10, 2018, 07:00:16 PM
I opened my tablet to find my good wishes to DR elmore for a lovely visit had not been posted.  My thoughts were with you Larry even if I didn't express them properly :)

Thanks, dear.  I admit I was worried about how it would go.

In my personal experience, they go well.  I wouldn't have said that since you never know and I am often still a bit nervous even without having had major issues.  I also find most people forget what those issues were even if I remember ;)
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2018, 08:20:36 PM
I survived another day at work.
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2018, 08:20:44 PM
And they survived me.
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2018, 08:20:53 PM
I think this is progress.
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2018, 08:22:30 PM
Learning a lot of new steps at dancing. Good for the body. I just hope it's also good for the brain and that I can remember them.
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2018, 08:23:18 PM
Watching another wonderful Brokenwood episode. I love this show. The writing is so good. And quirky.
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2018, 08:23:51 PM
I think summer is just about here. But the garden is looking good.
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2018, 08:24:06 PM
I have several tomatoes on the vine.
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2018, 08:24:16 PM
Several squashes are growing.
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2018, 08:24:26 PM
One cucumber is taking off.
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2018, 08:25:26 PM
I also have a number of peppers, including two jalapenos, one habanero and some Thai chiles. 
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2018, 08:25:47 PM
But no sign of figs.
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2018, 08:26:20 PM
But there are the husks of about five or six tomatillos.
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2018, 08:26:30 PM
Four!
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2018, 08:26:39 PM
What is this page four malarkey?
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2018, 08:26:58 PM
In other words: Page four? Really?
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Post by: George on May 10, 2018, 08:27:30 PM
And now, I'm off to the theater!  We have our invited final dress rehearsal!  Pray for Rosemary's Baby!

Be back later!

Have fun.

Thanks, Jane! 
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Post by: George on May 10, 2018, 08:27:54 PM
We're now into the second act and it's going well!
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Post by: George on May 10, 2018, 08:28:51 PM
I have one VERY quick change into the last scene of act one and I actually was able to make it!
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Post by: George on May 10, 2018, 08:29:03 PM
WHEW!!
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Post by: George on May 10, 2018, 08:30:08 PM
I had my first act two scene, and now just have the last scene, then it's over...for tonight.
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Post by: George on May 10, 2018, 08:30:24 PM
Tomorrow is the official opening night!
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Post by: George on May 10, 2018, 08:31:03 PM
And on that note (C#)...Gratuitous Post #100!
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Post by: George on May 10, 2018, 08:31:12 PM
:D
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Post by: John G. on May 10, 2018, 08:40:24 PM
We're now into the second act and it's going well!

Good news.
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Post by: George on May 10, 2018, 08:41:12 PM
We're now into the second act and it's going well!

Good news.

Thanks, John!
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Post by: Jane on May 10, 2018, 10:08:30 PM
Learning a lot of new steps at dancing. Good for the body. I just hope it's also good for the brain and that I can remember them.

Good for those feel good endorphins after a frustrating day at work.
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Post by: Jane on May 10, 2018, 10:09:30 PM
But no sign of figs.

Do you normally have them by now?
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Post by: Jane on May 10, 2018, 10:09:50 PM
I have one VERY quick change into the last scene of act one and I actually was able to make it!

😊
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Post by: George on May 10, 2018, 11:13:11 PM
Well, the rest of the show went really well!
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Post by: George on May 10, 2018, 11:19:14 PM
After every Olympia Family Theater show, the cast take their bows and then directly go out into the lobby to meet the audience as they exit.
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Post by: George on May 10, 2018, 11:19:57 PM
The kids love that, but they don't necessarily meet everyone.
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Post by: George on May 10, 2018, 11:20:05 PM
::)
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Post by: TCB on May 10, 2018, 11:26:28 PM
Good evening.
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Post by: TCB on May 10, 2018, 11:27:57 PM
Wasn’t HAIRSPRAY an Olympia Famiy Theater production?
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Post by: TCB on May 10, 2018, 11:28:24 PM
Hi, George.
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Post by: TCB on May 10, 2018, 11:30:35 PM
But there are the husks of about five or six tomatillos.


Are you growing any tortillas?  Corn or flour?
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Post by: TCB on May 10, 2018, 11:31:37 PM
Larry, I’m glad your meeting with your old friend went well.
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Post by: George on May 10, 2018, 11:32:01 PM
Wasn’t HAIRSPRAY an Olympia Famiy Theater production?

No, that was Apple Tree Productions.  ATP is a summer and after school program for children to perform theater.  HAIRSPRAY was their first show with adult actors.  OFT does theater for children with adult actors.  They do one show each season with children, and I think they also have a summer program for children actors.
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Post by: George on May 10, 2018, 11:32:19 PM
Hi, George.

Hi, Tom.
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Post by: TCB on May 10, 2018, 11:34:05 PM
Health vibes to Donna’s daughter, Maria!
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Post by: TCB on May 10, 2018, 11:37:26 PM
Why is SINGING IN THE RAIN a jukebox musical?
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Post by: TCB on May 10, 2018, 11:37:51 PM
Page 5
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Post by: George on May 10, 2018, 11:40:31 PM
Why is SINGING IN THE RAIN a jukebox musical?

Most of the songs weren't written for the movie.  They (especially the title song) were previously existing and the script was probably written to fit the songs.
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Post by: TCB on May 10, 2018, 11:46:29 PM
I know that the songs weren’t original to the movie, but I think there is a big difference between a classic like, SINGING IN THE RAIN and ALL SHOOK UP.
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Post by: George on May 10, 2018, 11:47:41 PM
I know that the songs weren’t original to the movie, but I think there is a big difference between a classic like, SINGING IN THE RAIN and ALL SHOOK UP.

True...VERY true!
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Post by: TCB on May 10, 2018, 11:49:22 PM
PAGE 5?  REALLY?
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Post by: George on May 10, 2018, 11:50:18 PM
PAGE 5?  REALLY?

Better late than never.

;)
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Post by: TCB on May 10, 2018, 11:51:22 PM
CRANBERRIES!!
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Post by: TCB on May 10, 2018, 11:52:41 PM
I didn’’’t eat my last Freshly meal - Three Bean Chili.
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Post by: TCB on May 10, 2018, 11:54:43 PM
My stomach didn’t feel up to chili (with beans) and the “Use By” date was three days ago.
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Post by: TCB on May 10, 2018, 11:56:53 PM
The Freshly website says the meals should be good in your refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.  I probably should have frozen it, as they suggest.
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Post by: George on May 10, 2018, 11:57:16 PM
My stomach didn’t feel up to chili (with beans) and the “Use By” date was three days ago.

Oh, no!
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Post by: TCB on May 10, 2018, 11:57:54 PM
Instead, I had turkey and mashed potatoes.
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Post by: George on May 10, 2018, 11:58:03 PM
The Freshly website says the meals should be good in your refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.  I probably should have frozen it, as they suggest.

I'd still eat it after I felt better.
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Post by: TCB on May 10, 2018, 11:59:21 PM
Not a Freshly meal.
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Post by: TCB on May 11, 2018, 12:02:05 AM
I paid $63.00 for a ticket to 10 GRANDS at Benaroya Hall on Saturday night, I am not going to risk getting sick to my stomach.
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Post by: George on May 11, 2018, 12:03:04 AM
I paid $63.00 for a ticket to 10 GRANDS at Benaroya Hall on Saturday night, I am not going to risk getting sick to my stomach.

Good reason not to eat it!
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Post by: TCB on May 11, 2018, 12:03:17 AM
Good night, George.
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Post by: George on May 11, 2018, 12:05:37 AM
Good night, Tom.
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Post by: George on May 11, 2018, 12:33:18 AM
Well, I need to go to sleep now.  I haven't sleeping as much recently as I need, so I need to make an attempt at going to sleep earlier.

Good night and have a good day, all!
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Post by: bk on May 11, 2018, 12:41:54 AM
So was TCB overall happy with Freshly?  I've ordered meals for next week, including a new thing that looked pretty good.
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Post by: bk on May 11, 2018, 12:42:09 AM
Finally back from the Ahmanson.  More in the notes.