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Title: NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 12:02:56 AM
Well, you've read the notes, you are well aware that the notes had nothing to say, therefore it is time for you to post until the cows (who never have anything to say) come home.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 12:05:31 AM
The word of the day is: FLATULENT!
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Post by: Iris* on February 08, 2005, 12:15:57 AM
I can't read today's column using AOL, but it does appear when I use Safari. Very strange.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 12:19:58 AM
AOL, as has been noted, sometimes caches old pages.  Clear your cache and voila.  Safari, unlike AOL, does not cache old pages.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 12:20:15 AM
And might I just add: FLATULENT!
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Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 12:21:00 AM
Which reminds me of one of my favorite stories - The Randy Vicar and the Flatulent Sheep.
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Post by: George on February 08, 2005, 12:22:02 AM
Which reminds me of one of my favorite stories - The Randy Vicar and the Flatulent Sheep.

That's a very scary thought! :o
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Iris* on February 08, 2005, 12:22:02 AM
I have cleared my cache.

Congrats on 10,000 posts, bk!
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 12:25:49 AM
We have a topic of the day.  So, let's hear your choices.
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Post by: Iris* on February 08, 2005, 12:32:49 AM
I would return to Tahiti, Moorea, and Bora Bora, and stay in a fare ( hut ) on stilts which sits on the lagoon. There are plates of glass in the floor that one can remove and feed the tropical fish below.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 12:35:15 AM
Is everyone feeling FLATULENT right now?  Is that the reason no one is posting?

I forgot to mention that on The Hairdresser's Husband DVD is a short film directed by Patrice Leconte, entitled La Batteur de Bolero (The Drummer of Bolero).  It's eight minutes long.  It begins with a conductor giving the downbeat to an orchestra, which then begins to play Bolero.  The camera is behind the conductor.  It then dollies to the left and then slowly dollies back towards the back of the orchestra, where it finally settles on the man playing the snare drum.  It literally holds on that shot until the conclusion of Bolero.  I was howling - the guy is great, and his expressions are priceless.  Brilliant.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: George on February 08, 2005, 12:38:13 AM
Easy (and typical):  First, I'd head to California and visit my father's family.  Then, I'd go to New York for a month, then London for a month and do nothing but see theatre (well...almost nothing ;) ).  Then I'd swing on over to Germany and visit my mother's family.  Then, well, I don't know what I'd do then.  Maybe just rent a car and hire a (very attractive) driver and drive around Europe and just go everywhere.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 12:41:09 AM
I'm good for another fifteen minutes, then I shall toddle off to the bedroom environment.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: George on February 08, 2005, 12:46:04 AM
Well, I'm leaving now.  Good night, BK. :)
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Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 12:46:24 AM
Why is February WUSSBURGER month?  Who decreed it thusly?  January, we had nothing but late-night denizens, now we've got nothing but FLATULENT WUSSBURGERS.  What a revoltin' development this is.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 12:46:47 AM
Mother of mercy, is this the end of Rico?
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: George on February 08, 2005, 12:47:29 AM
Damn them...damn them all to hell!!
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 12:47:46 AM
Well, fine then, I shall toddle off to the land of sweet dreams.

All I have to say is: FLATULENT.

There, I've said it and I'm glad.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: George on February 08, 2005, 12:49:20 AM
Good for you!  Of course, I'm NOT flatulent.  I have had moments in the past, but they were fortunately few and far between.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: George on February 08, 2005, 12:49:45 AM
Time to sleep.  Good night!
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 12:54:08 AM
Frankly, I've just done the Mambo Italiano, which always tuckers me out .
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 01:12:15 AM
I see Hisaka, I see Pogue.  And they are INERT, I tell you.  They are just sitting there like so much fish.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 01:13:10 AM
Oh, and I see Jed, too.  But apparently he just likes to log on and stare at his toenails.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Charles Pogue on February 08, 2005, 01:16:19 AM
These were the most FLATULENT notes I've ever read...all wind. I'm trying to use the word of the day in a sentence every day...I hope it won't be a FLATULENT exercise.

Dream vacation would be where I always take my dream vacation BRITAIN...but this time I would try to get out of London a bit more (if one could pry me away from the theatre) and see more of the whole British Isles.  Some castles, monuments like Stonehenge, the White Cliffs of Dover, Hay-on-Wye-- the book city (in fact, I could probably spend a whole vacation right there).

I would also like to take one of those riverboat cruises up the Mississippi and Ohio, preferably the fall one to see all the colours change...though spring or summer would be nice too...Just to sit on deck with a good book and relax and watch the world roll by.

In fact, as I get older, the more I like to do almost nothing on my vacations.  A couple of weeks just lounging at the San Ysidro Ranch (which has one of the best restaurants I've ever eaten at) sounds ideal.  

Another vacation I'd like to do is travel cross-country with my friend Roger in my Dodge Caravan and just stop at as many used bookstores in all the cities and backwater towns we could, filling up the van with book purchases.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Hisaka on February 08, 2005, 03:02:08 AM

First of all, Congratulations on 10,000 posts, dear BK!
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Hisaka on February 08, 2005, 03:25:53 AM

And I hope you'll enjoy Monsieur Hire and look forward to your comment on it on the notes of tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. That is my most favorite film of all his, Patrice Leconte's, products.

The Hairdresser's Husband: the plot is simple as you said, dear BK,  and the wife's psychology is complexed and the last scene is very philosophycal, I think. It shocked me.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Hisaka on February 08, 2005, 03:30:58 AM
DR JOSE:Yes, Ann Miller's tap dancing is incredible. She's powerful.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: William F. Orr on February 08, 2005, 04:49:17 AM
It ain't over till the flatulent lady sings.
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Post by: William F. Orr on February 08, 2005, 04:55:45 AM
As to Billy Herrington:

Some time back, when I received an e-mail from kcaJ relgnarW, I purposely spelled his name backwards to keep Google from sending the wrong people to this here site.  But now that ylliB notgnirreH is out of the closet, maybe we will find a humongous increase in hits.  Hey, hits is hits!

Only time will tell if Mr. notgnirreH will make as good a marriage as Mr. relgnarW has.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: William F. Orr on February 08, 2005, 05:02:46 AM
Flip Mark:

Here we have, left to right

Flip Mark
Angela Cartwright
Our very own Susan Gordon
Charlie Herbert
Jay North
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: William F. Orr on February 08, 2005, 05:05:23 AM
Ooops, and the birthday boy is John Provost, Timmy on "Lassie".  It is his 13th birthday, in 1963.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: William F. Orr on February 08, 2005, 05:17:12 AM
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Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Ben on February 08, 2005, 05:27:47 AM
Without question, I would spend most of my dream vacation in my beloved Northern Europe. I would spend a month in Ireland and a month in England. I would spend two weeks each in Wales and Scotland then I would move across the Channel and spend time in Normandy, especially Honfleur. I would then move up to Belgium making sure to spend time in Brugges. I would move north even further into the Netherlands and then I would take a trip through the fjords. Leaving northern Europe, I would make a stop in Iceland then before returning to the states, I would finally spend some time in Canada, Toronto, Montreal, Banff and other places of beauty. I would then spend some time in the states, especially northern California and I would go back to the Grand Canyon. What a sight that was. I would like to see it again.

OK, I'm back from vacation. Time to move on.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: William F. Orr on February 08, 2005, 05:28:10 AM
DR Jane:

I got that picture from Jon Provost's web site.  He mentions that he has lost track of Flip Mark and would like help finding him.

You can write to him at  Jon_Provost@juno.com.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Ben on February 08, 2005, 05:39:47 AM
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels was excellent. All around a quality show IMHO. It's a little long and needs some tightening and there is at least one musical number that could be dropped but overall, I had a great time. The music is well done (David Yazbek, who composed The Full Monty) and the book is very funny. It's a little crude at times but not enough to turn you away. There are some groaners in the book but as you watch the show you begin to expect them (and you're not at HHW so you can groan away). There are some funny lyrci rhymes also, who would have thought about Melanoma/Oklahoma. The cast is uniformly excellent. Norbert Leo Butz gets a very funny number in the first act, Great Big Stuff and Sherie Rene Scott has a wonderful entrance number. The big opening number does a good job of telling us what to expect, not a Comedy Tonight, but still a solid, funny number. John Lithgow, in spite of his somewhat weak voice, does a nice job with his second act ballad. It was a full house and the audience seems to enjoy it as much as I did. It will be strong competition for Spamalot, which is being billed as the next Producers (don't do that to a show, I wouldn't want that appelation stuck on my work). It's still got about 3 weeks of previews to go but I doubt that much will change other than tightening and perhaps dropping the cowboy dance number. I never saw the 1988 movie (or the 1964 movie with Marlon Brando for that matter) but I may seek it out just to see the source material. DRS was a very good way to begin my Theatre Week marathon.
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Post by: Ben on February 08, 2005, 05:42:03 AM
Also, if you see the show, look at the first page of the Playbill insert for the show. Peruse it carefully to see some funny little insertions.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: William F. Orr on February 08, 2005, 06:11:59 AM
On diegetic:

Swoody, it is a very frustrating word.  People use it in musical theatre, but it seems to have originated in film criticism.  I can find it in no dictionary, and all the on-line searches tell me what it means, but not its origin.  Appears to be Greek, doesn't it?  But who coined it?  [Shrugs his shoulders.]
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: William F. Orr on February 08, 2005, 06:14:39 AM
For vactations....

ah, the places I would love to go.

But I think first I will go to the City of Studio, come over to BK's house for some whacky noodles, and sit on his couch like so much fish watching the original as-it-was-intended version of The Creature Wasn't Nice.  Yes, that would be a dream vacation.
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Post by: William F. Orr on February 08, 2005, 06:20:30 AM
But speaking of dream vacations, our neighbor to the North--not the Wicked Witch of the South--who is somewhere in her seventies, told us all about her recent trip to St. Petersburg yesterday.  She loved the city, found the Russian people very happy, prosperous, smiling (a change from the Cold War?).  

When she returned, we had that horrible cold snap in New York.  All her friends accused her of bringing it with her from Russia.  Fellow Newyawkers, take note:  Helen's to blame!

She stopped for a few days in Paris on the way back.  Gotta love that lady!  Recently she's been to Turkey and Morocco, and she has friends in all these cities.  That and playing poker on the Internet keep her very busy.  
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: MBarnum on February 08, 2005, 06:53:06 AM
I met Jon Provost a few years ago when he was in Portland. He was a really nice, friendly guy...he told me that his car had been stolen a couple of weeks before...in L.A., not in Portland.

Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Jennifer on February 08, 2005, 06:55:00 AM
YEAH tonight is the FINALE OF TAR!  2 hours.

Anybody care to make predictions?  Of course so much is based on luck.

But here is how i'd be happiest:

4.ADAM/REBECCA
3.HAYDEN/AARON
2.KRIS/JON
1.KENDRA/FREDDIE

Here is what i think WILL happen:
4.K&F
3.A&R
2.K&J
1.H&A
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: MBarnum on February 08, 2005, 06:55:58 AM
Dream vacations would be:

#1: Los Angeles so that I could visit all of my favorite interviewees, and peruse the various memorabilia shops! (a trip I may be making in April if all goes well)

#2: Japan. Was there 10 years ago and can't wait to go back. This time I must take a tour of Toho studios...perhaps I would run into Akira Kubo!

#3: Denmark, England, Scotland, Ireland, and then over to Iceland.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Rodzinski on February 08, 2005, 07:00:45 AM
William F. Orr, I note that in your profile it says you know esperanto. I am soon about to watch the only film in esperanto, "The Incubus" starring the great Shatner. Have you seen this? I have read the esperanto is not great in it, but have otherwise heard this film is one of a kind, crazy beautiful.
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Post by: Jennifer on February 08, 2005, 07:00:48 AM
Hmmm, for a dream vacation I would like to go to London to see some shows.  Then Paris and Venice.  I'd fly back and take a Caribbean cruise with some good shopping in St. Thomas.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 08, 2005, 07:01:18 AM
Good Morning!

About to head back up to Fairfax in a few.  My alarm clock today was a phone call from my Mom asking about tickets to tonight's show.  Oops...  I forgot to put the request slip in last week.   I know we're only abour 1/2 full tonight, so... I left a message on the company manager's voice mail.

As for dream vacation:  Back to Australia, but this time I would like to make it up to the Reef, across the Outback, down to Tasmania and over to the west side of the continent to Perth (at least).  Of course, I'd have to stop in Melbourne and see DRs Tomovoz and Colin again, as well as meet DR ozderek.

OK - I need to run a few errands before driving back up.

Until I'm back in Fairfax...

Laters...
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: William F. Orr on February 08, 2005, 07:17:31 AM
William F. Orr, I note that in your profile it says you know esperanto. I am soon about to watch the only film in esperanto, "The Incubus" starring the great Shatner. Have you seen this? I have read the esperanto is not great in it, but have otherwise heard this film is one of a kind, crazy beautiful.

Oh yes, I have Incubus on DVD and VHS, and I have used it in my Esperanto classes here.  The writing of the Esperanto is fine--though I'm not sure who is credited with it--and most of the actors have pretty good accents.  The exception is Shatner, whose pronunciation is all over the map.  But his acting is pretty good.  And, although he emotes a lot, he never does the patented William Shatner Agony pose, so beloved of Star Trek fans.
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Post by: Ben on February 08, 2005, 07:20:43 AM
Oh, my! How could I forget Australia!!!??? TomovOz, I'm sorry. I'll be there to finally meet you face to face!
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Post by: Jennifer on February 08, 2005, 07:23:43 AM
Wow, I just read a very interesting spoiler on theamazingracesucks spoiler board.  Some guy analyzed everything that will happen in tonight's show. And he says he will be eliminated next!
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Matt H. on February 08, 2005, 07:55:52 AM
I think I've mentioned before that London has always been the dream trip for me, but I won't go alone. It's a city I want to explore with someone I love, so I have thus never been to London, and it doesn't look like there's a trip on the horizon there any time soon. Since it's a fantasy vacation, I'd spend time exploring the British Isles, too, once I had overdosed on London.

I have also never been to Hawaii and would love to spend time island hopping there as well.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: MBarnum on February 08, 2005, 07:56:38 AM
Amazing Race is on from 9pm until 11pm...I am going to try to stay up for it! But I will sure be sleepy when 5:30am rolls around!

Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Matt H. on February 08, 2005, 08:00:26 AM
I'm looking forward to watching MEDIUM later today. I watched CSI: MIAMI in high def last night and recorded MEDIUM which doesn't gain much in HD. I'll, naturally be watching it in standard defintion since that's all my DVR can record in.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 08, 2005, 08:01:35 AM
Thanks, DR Ben, for the report on DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRALS. If SPAMALOT does turn out to be another PRODUCERS, poor David Yazabek will lose the score Tony again. Ouch!
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: DearReaderLaura on February 08, 2005, 08:02:24 AM
Hello, fellow dear readers. Amazingly, we have a dial tone this morning. How long it shall last, we shall see.

Dream vacations: Hmm, pretty much, anywhere but Indiana (with apologies to JRand).
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Post by: Stuart on February 08, 2005, 08:03:51 AM
TOD:  European trip:  Amsterdam, Venice, Florence, London, and English countryside.  

To be followed by a long, long world cruise.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: S. Woody White on February 08, 2005, 08:28:58 AM
The word of the day is: FLATULENT!
As in "Remember the FLATULENT me a week ago?  Well, I got it fixed, and it rolls perfectly now!"

 8)
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Jennifer on February 08, 2005, 08:33:04 AM
I would also LOVE to go to Hawaii!
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: S. Woody White on February 08, 2005, 08:42:47 AM
On diegetic:

Swoody, it is a very frustrating word.  People use it in musical theatre, but it seems to have originated in film criticism.  I can find it in no dictionary, and all the on-line searches tell me what it means, but not its origin.  Appears to be Greek, doesn't it?  But who coined it?  [Shrugs his shoulders.]
There's something about the word diegetic that makes it sound like something Karen Carpenter would have taken.

I first ran across the word in Stephen Banfield's tediously scholastic Sondheim's Broadway Musicals.  Still, it's handy as words go, particularly if you're conducting a sing-along.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 08, 2005, 09:13:49 AM
I'm having bouts of nasal flatulence today...and sad to say, a little phlegm manages to ooze every time I sneeze.

The allergy clinic has concluded I am allergic to NOTHING.

It's all in my head!
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Rodzinski on February 08, 2005, 09:18:16 AM
Well I've never been to Spain...
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Post by: S. Woody White on February 08, 2005, 09:23:17 AM
The allergy clinic has concluded I am allergic to NOTHING.

It's all in my head!
Most people don't have to go to the doctor to prove they aren't empty-headed!

 ::)
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: S. Woody White on February 08, 2005, 09:30:01 AM
The last time a vacation question came up, I basically said I didn't need to take one.

I still don't need a vacation, but I'd like to be able to spend some time exploring the cities nearby.

I've yet to get to Baltimore.

Annapolis is interesting (and their state legislature is currently in session).

Philladelphia is a very nice town, worthy of more exploration.

And I love Washington DC.

The only problem is, we have to kennel the pooches.  On the other hand, if expense is no object that counts as an expense.  For that matter, we could take the dogs with us, stay at expensive hotels, and hire someone to dog-watch when we're visiting places that don't allow dogs.

THAT'S how we'll manage the tour! Yeah!

Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: S. Woody White on February 08, 2005, 09:32:13 AM
Page Three!

A flatulent dance would be a real gas!
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 09:37:45 AM
I'm up, I'm up.

To me, diagetic goes hand in hand with FLATULENT.

Hisaka: I wish I would be watching Monseiur Hire tonight.  It's not out on DVD except in France and Japan, but in both places without English subtitles.  I saw it twice when it came out and loved it.  In watching all the Leconte movies of late, it didn't dawn on me until the third movie that it was the same guy who'd made Hire and The Hairdresser's Husband.

Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 09:51:02 AM
Is this a slow news day here at haineshisway.com?

Is everyone off being FLATULENT?

What If has been nominated for 0 LA Drama Critics Circle awards.  Frankly, I felt our very own Jose Simbulan should have been up, but the most egregious slight is for Cheryl Baxter and Joseph McKee's wonderful choreography, which received raves in every single rave review.  Since there are only three people nominated in that category it is especially stupid.   But then you look at the list that comprises the seventeen members of that organization and you understand everything.  It's why LA theater is rarely taken seriously.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Jennifer on February 08, 2005, 10:13:21 AM
DISCUSSION OF LAST NIGHT'S MEDIUM.










Not sure how I feel about last night's show.  There were elements I thought really worked (the daughter's math abilties for example).  But I'm not sure how I feel about her dream and the whole 7 year thing.  She got sick just by touching the guy.  It just seemed so weird to me that the whole thing was in the future.

Anyone else?
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 10:14:44 AM
Oh, it's going to be one of THOSE days, is it?  And just where in tarnation are the boys from Oz?  It seems they've been MIA for a day or two.

Now, let's get some postin' goin' on or I shall be forced to eat three chocolate donuts right this very minute.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 10:15:39 AM
I don't know from Medium.  I used to be a Medium but now I take a Large.  Such is the way of life.  
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 10:22:29 AM
Welcome six GUESTS.  We've got six GUESTS, eight users and no posts except for Jennifer and myself in the last hour.

There is only one word to describe my feelings at this time: FLATULENT.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Charles Pogue on February 08, 2005, 10:26:56 AM
MattH, you should go see London...even if you can't do it with someone you love....because you will LOVE the city.  And then when you go back with someone you love, you can show them all the places you discovered.  I first spent three months there back in 1982, filming my Sherlock Holmes films...discovering the city on my own.  The Lovely Wife and I went back there in 1994 and I got to show her MY London, which was a thrill.  We have now gone back every year since then.  Sometimes our days are spent exploring together, sometimes alone.  I have MY London, she has HER London, we have OUR London.

But none of us are getting any younger.  Don't wait to savour this city before you're too old to really enjoy it.

Also London...like everyplace else in the world...has its creeping invasion of crassness and homogenization.  As the world gets smaller, each place slowly begins to lose its individuality and the things that make it one of a kind.  You don't want to be visiting it ten years from now when Leicester Square is full of nothing but American fast food franchises and Starbucks' coffee shops (and it's got enough of them all ready).

While I personally don't think London could ever totally descend into bland mediocrity and ordinariness...there'll always be St. Paul's, Westminister, Big Ben, The British Library the Thames, the National Gallery, and the National Theatre... it seems like each time back some small thing I loved is gone or changed.

Don't wait!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 08, 2005, 10:34:25 AM
Good Afternoon!

Back up in Fairfax.  A pretty easy drive back up I-95, and absolutely gorgeous weather for it too!  It was nice to drive with the windows down a little.  Alas, a pebble from some truck hauling dirt managed to bounce off the road and into my windshield.  No crack, but another annoying little divet taken out.  Comes with the territory I guess.

On my way out of the apartment, I decided to go ahead and pack up some of my baking supplies - equipment and pantry items.  I have quite a bit of stuff left - I stocked up - and I figure I'll just bake one thing each day this week.  Fatten up the cast and crew before the show closes.  ;)

Hmm... And I do have enough almonds for at least four batches of biscotti... Hmmm...

;D
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 08, 2005, 10:35:59 AM
Is this a slow news day here at haineshisway.com?

Is everyone off being FLATULENT?

What If has been nominated for 0 LA Drama Critics Circle awards.  Frankly, I felt our very own Jose Simbulan should have been up, but the most egregious slight is for Cheryl Baxter and Joseph McKee's wonderful choreography, which received raves in every single rave review.  Since there are only three people nominated in that category it is especially stupid.   But then you look at the list that comprises the seventeen members of that organization and you understand everything.  It's why LA theater is rarely taken seriously.

Aw, shucks... Thank you, BK.

What were the award nominations that were announced back in October(?)?  Or is the ceremony finally rolling around for those?  Or are they one in the same?
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Charles Pogue on February 08, 2005, 10:39:04 AM
I personally think WHAT IF? should have had a passle of awards...not the least of which for its writer/director/composer.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 08, 2005, 10:44:08 AM
DR Matt H - Even though I've never been to London myself, as DR Pogue suggested, I'd say go ahead and go on your own.  Wherever you want to go.  If you have the time, the money - or at least the credit limit -  and the curiosity, just go ahead and do it.  Now.  Or at least soon.

I've been to many places on my own.  And then when I've gone back to some of those places, I've brought Steve along, and a whole new set of adventures began.

Going back to someplace with someone then becomes a sort of show and tell.  Undoubtedly, you've shared your stories of your first visit(s), and now that person gets to see what you were talking about, what you experienced.  And there will still be plenty for you (plural) to discover togetheron.  And, who knows? Maybe when you go to London, someone will end up catching your eye whilst you're watching the Changing of the Guard, or queueing up for some theatre tickets...

-And, actually, I'd love to show Steve "my" L.A.... And then go to some of the places I never go to while I was out there.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 08, 2005, 10:47:01 AM
OK... I need to research some stuff for a bit...

But before I go...

There's a medical practice that specializes in "male performance issues" here in the DC area.  They run a couple of unintentionally (or maybe not) funny radio ads.  I heard a new one - well, at least new to me - while driving in today.  The "testimonial" was "fun" to listen to, but the tag line had me laughing out loud:

"Call today.  Perform Tonight!"

:D
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 08, 2005, 10:47:38 AM
Oh, and I am NOT researching "male performance issue".  Thank you very much!

;D
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Charles Pogue on February 08, 2005, 10:56:45 AM
MattH, I ditto Jose...When you take someone back to a place you've already experienced, you get to become the tour guide and watch someone else experience you experienced that first time.  And going solo, who knows what adventures my happen to you...maybe that "someone you love" is there...Exploring on one's own can be great fun...and you're also not tied down to anyone else's agenda, expactations, or limitations.  You can go where you want when you want.  That's one of the great things going with The Lovely Wife...there are things we want to do together, of course; but neither of us mind at all going off by ourselves and dealing with our own agenda.  We've been there enough now...they we go there merely to live; not play tourist.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Jrand74 on February 08, 2005, 11:00:06 AM
Call today.  Perform tonight!  Well, it's catchy.

I am waiting for my INTIMATE STRANGERS dvd to arrive so that I can too watch a Patrice Leconte film.  I had to choose one, and of all those that BK has written about, this one intrigued me most.

Hmmmmmmm.....I didn't like the DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS movie, but the musical may be something I am interested in.  Time will tell.

Dream vacation huh?  Well - I would love to visit California and do all the touristy things, and visit the studios (what's left of them) and see the sights.  Then to New York for some shows and more sights - always love to go there.  And include a trip to The Museum of the City of New York at 5th Av and 105th Street!  Their theatre collection is wonderful.  And you can stop at the Guggenheim on the way back!

Then to London, of course, and the last stop would be Rome!  Then a trip home on a ship.  Well, not a ship to Indiana....but back to the states, and maybe a trip through the Panama Canal which should be fascinating!
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: William F. Orr on February 08, 2005, 11:01:25 AM
Oh, and I am NOT researching "male performance issue".  Thank you very much!

;D

Well, as we later learned from the Viagra ads, in 1996 we had a Presidential race between a candidate who couldn't get it up and a candidate who couldn't keep it down.

Hope that isn't too too risqué for our family site.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: William F. Orr on February 08, 2005, 11:02:19 AM
Gives a whole new meaning to the concept of "performance art", Jose.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Jrand74 on February 08, 2005, 11:03:28 AM
Here is your Allison Hayes Picture of the Week.  Allison as Grace in THE UNEARTHLY as featured on Mystery Science Theater 3000!  ;D
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: William F. Orr on February 08, 2005, 11:11:20 AM
One of my two dream vacations occurred in the summer of 1972, when I went driving through France, Germany, Luxembourg, and Switzerland with an American friend and his French-born wife.  However stand-offish you may think the French are, when you get invitated into their homes, it's a whole different story.  If you are at the table, you are family.

Fond memories of sending the Alsatians into gales of laghter to hear a foreigner try to speak Alsatian.  Gee, I still can say, "Noch a betzala Brot, venn's bliapt."  (Another slice of bread, please.)  That was a real ice-breaker, let me tell you.

Because the male of the couple was a medievalist, we stopped at two castles per day, minimum.  Stayed in a quaint Swiss inn in a village where everyone, toddlers included, spoke both French and German fluently.  Hit Baune for the wine festival.  And I did all the driving, being the only one with a license.

Back then, every other car sported a "Europe Uni" bumper sticker--and now it is a reality.  Who woulda thunk?
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 08, 2005, 11:12:54 AM
Here is your Allison Hayes Picture of the Week.  Allison as Grace in THE UNEARTHLY as featured on Mystery Science Theater 3000!  ;D

Tom Servo:  Here I am trying on the bicycle tire I found in a thrift shop.  It just spoke to me...
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Sandra on February 08, 2005, 11:13:43 AM
Did the phone guy come back, Mom? Or did the dial tone just show up on its own? Or were you in the backyard again?

I came into the library to work on my History paper, and somehow found myself at this here website. How did that happen?

And I second my mom's "anywhere but Indiana."
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Sandra on February 08, 2005, 11:15:52 AM
Oh, and BK, your two pages saying nothing are definitely not a first. I have written many many pages saying absolutely nothing. I'm working on some right now, in fact.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 11:34:07 AM
Pogue: Thank you kindly.

Jose: These are different awards.  To give you an idea of their importance, the "ceremony" is held at the Coronet Theater, a small theater on La Cienega.  They listed several presenters - not one of whom I'd ever heard of.  They are insignificant orts.  And I have no doubt that they are FLATULENT.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: William F. Orr on February 08, 2005, 11:35:53 AM
And speaking of movies being a copy of a copy of a copy... I was speaking of that yesterday:

Last Wednesday, we were watching Murder She Wrote on The Biography Channel.  The episode was about Irish immigrants, starring George Hearn, "To the Last Will I Grapple with Thee", written by DR Pogues' close personal friend Harlan Ellison's close personal friend J. Michael Straczynski of Babylon 5 fame.

I was very pleased, because I figured out the Who, the How and the Why about five minutes before Jessica had her "Jessica moment", and I was right in every detail.

Fast forward to Saturday. The Biography Channel.  One of the Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmeses, "The Problem of Thor Bridge".  (Alas, not one of DR Pogues' scripts.)    I was very pleased, because I had it figured out a few minutes before Holmes had his Jessica moment and the game was afoot, as they say.

Not only did I have it figured out.  "It's Murder She Wrote!" I exclaimed.  Although the characters in the stories were totally different in every way, it was exactly the same Who, How, and Why.  Even the clues were identical.  So JMS has been cribbing from Conan Doyle.  Tsk, tsk, tsk.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: ozderek on February 08, 2005, 11:44:42 AM
As for dream vacation:  Back to Australia, but this time I would like to make it up to the Reef, across the Outback, down to Tasmania and over to the west side of the continent to Perth (at least).  Of course, I'd have to stop in Melbourne and see DRs Tomovoz and Colin again, as well as meet DR ozderek.

DR JoseSPiano,

I'm sure a trip down here would not be complete without visiting Tasmania (my home state) - some would say I escaped; some would say i had my second head removed; some would even say i'm not Australian (hmpph!), but seriously, Tasmania is one of the most beautiful islands you could want to visit.  I hope you make it there one day.

<attached picture of WINE GLASS BAY .. on tasmania's east coast>
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Jennifer on February 08, 2005, 12:14:00 PM
I agree DR MattH. Why not go to london with a good friend.  Or someone else who likes theatre.  Most places are great when you are there with someone you love.  But I went to london with my sister, and it was really fun (except for the fact that body had major trouble with the time difference).
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 12:14:01 PM
Is this a slow news day here at haineshisway.com?

At least one boy from Oz has shown up.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 12:15:00 PM
Well, AOL or Adelphia is being completely retarded.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 12:19:23 PM
It appears to be AOL - all is well with Safari.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Jrand74 on February 08, 2005, 12:25:45 PM
Lovely photo OZDerek.

Anywhere BUT Indiana?  Well....I don't know what to say.  It's not exactly the vacation spot of the world....well the Midwest....but there are few things to do now and then.

DR JENNIFER - last week I read on a message board that betting on the outcome had been suspended because a certain couple had become "hot" in their own hometown area.  The couple was named, so I am assuming they will be the winners.

I won't say it here......but it's NOT my favorite team.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Jennifer on February 08, 2005, 12:30:10 PM
DR Jrand you can tell us tomorrow if that leak turned out to be correct.

But I have a feeling IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN MY FAVORITE TEAM. :)
(or at least i hope it is).
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Jennifer on February 08, 2005, 12:31:55 PM
DR Jane I meant to comment on this yesterday.  You said that you were telling your son about the BACHELORETTE and how one of the contestants (ryan) was from Medford Oregon. Was it an article in the paper?  What did it say?  From what I've seen he seems like an awfully nice guy.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Rodzinski on February 08, 2005, 12:51:07 PM
Say, Indiana's not such a bad place. Okay, if you've spent time in the Northwest part where I and Prof. Hill are from, it does indeed have its industrial blight. But most Indiana folk don't even consider that to be part of Indiana.

Wouldn't you just as soon go out and spoon beneath the Hoosier moon? Oh, what a moon!
—That's the great song "Kokomo, Indiana".

Vaughn Monroe had a hit with it, but who here can name the film it is from????
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: DearReaderLaura on February 08, 2005, 12:54:08 PM


Anywhere BUT Indiana?  Well....I don't know what to say.  It's not exactly the vacation spot of the world....well the Midwest....but there are few things to do now and then.



My MIL and her new boyfriend live in The Home in Indiana. That's all of Indiana I ever see when I'm there. The Home.

What I saw of Indiana from the window of The Home was lovely. Wish I'd been able to go outside and look around.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Sandra on February 08, 2005, 12:54:59 PM
I'm still working up to starting this paper. I'll do it. I really will. Just give me time to work up to it.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Jrand74 on February 08, 2005, 12:56:40 PM
I believe that famous picture would be MOTHER WORE TIGHTS, DR RODZINSKI.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Sandra on February 08, 2005, 12:58:27 PM
Oh yeah, there's lots to do in Indiana. You can play "Guess what Grandma put in the Jello," you can watch my cousin Mary Martin Merman Sondheim Lloyd Webber Gilbert Sullivan mow the lawn, you can listen to a monologue about carrot sticks and ice cube trays... There's lots to do in Indiana.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Matt H. on February 08, 2005, 01:00:20 PM
Well, I hear the advice of several DRs and will take it into considertaion. I'm just a roantic at heart and have always dreamed of London as a "honeymoon" city to experience with someone. But it may very well be that I tire of waiting and go there on my own. Let's see what happens. Thanks for the input.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: DearReaderLaura on February 08, 2005, 01:01:13 PM
Oh yeah, there's lots to do in Indiana. You can play "Guess what Grandma put in the Jello," you can watch my cousin Mary Martin Merman Sondheim Lloyd Webber Gilbert Sullivan mow the lawn, you can listen to a monologue about carrot sticks and ice cube trays... There's lots to do in Indiana.

LOL. DR Sandra is NOT kidding.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Rodzinski on February 08, 2005, 01:01:54 PM
Well done, JRand. With the underrated Dan Dailey.

As for you, Sandra, "Guess what Grandma put in the Jello" warmed many a winter night, yes. So?
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Matt H. on February 08, 2005, 01:01:57 PM
Wouldn't you just as soon go out and spoon beneath the Hoosier moon? Oh, what a moon!
—That's the great song "Kokomo, Indiana".

Vaughn Monroe had a hit with it, but who here can name the film it is from????


Well, that would be MOTHER WORE TIGHTS, of course. It's my favorite Betty Grable musical.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Matt H. on February 08, 2005, 01:03:48 PM
I enjoyed COME BACK LITTLE SHEBA this afternoon. So poignant it leaves me with a big lump in my throat. And the transfer looked excellent.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 01:05:02 PM
I, of course, immortalized Indiana in The First Nudie Musical in the song The Lights and the Smiles.  "I just got out here from Indiana"

Is this a slow news day here at haineshisway.com?

FLATULENT!
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 01:05:34 PM
Miss Tammy Minoff should be here shortly to steal me for luncheon.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Jrand74 on February 08, 2005, 01:06:28 PM
And she looks as if she did, too, MR BK.  Somehow that song is less remembered than the dancing dildoes.  I don't know why.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Sandra on February 08, 2005, 01:06:36 PM
I am right on the verge of almost being ready to start thinking about maybe considering beginning this paper.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Jrand74 on February 08, 2005, 01:07:40 PM
DRMATTH - Shirley Booth and everyone else in the cast of COME BACK, LITTLE SHEBA does such a wonderful job.  Such talent, and such a script!
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Sandra on February 08, 2005, 01:10:03 PM
So, how are things going, Mom? How's the plumbing? (Anything to put off doing this paper.)
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: DearReaderLaura on February 08, 2005, 01:11:03 PM
Of course, Indiana is more fun when MIL's boyfriend's son's wacky wife is there. She escaped to the outside and caught frogs.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: DearReaderLaura on February 08, 2005, 01:12:33 PM
So, how are things going, Mom? How's the plumbing? (Anything to put off doing this paper.)

Fred is out getting a part for the toilet. I'm sure everyone wanted to know that.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Rodzinski on February 08, 2005, 01:12:59 PM
Then you've got "Back Home Again In Indiana"

"Indiana Wants Me"

"Jim Dean of Indiana" by Phil Ochs...
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Sandra on February 08, 2005, 01:13:57 PM
And since BK wants news and because the only thing else I have to do is write this paper (or do my Rhetoric homework):

I ate a very yummy sandwich. However, the deli was out of alfalfa sprouts yet again, so I had to do without the sprouts.

I had a Cherry Coke this morning, although that's hardly news.

I noticed that there is something mysterious stuck to the bottom of my shoe.

That's all the news, folks.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: DearReaderLaura on February 08, 2005, 01:17:57 PM
Well if you really want news:

Fred is fixing the toilet, but cannot fix the dryer. I dug more springtime weeds from the front yard, I chased pigeons out of the house. The telephone line works. It is pretty and sunny outside. My friend and I designated a meeting place for our walk tomorrow. As you can tell, I am having a very busy day.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Stuart on February 08, 2005, 01:19:44 PM
DR Jane I meant to comment on this yesterday.  You said that you were telling your son about the BACHELORETTE and how one of the contestants (ryan) was from Medford Oregon. Was it an article in the paper?  What did it say?  From what I've seen he seems like an awfully nice guy.

I don't watch the BACHELORETTE, but apparently one of the other final three is from Brockport, NY, where I am sitting right now, in my office.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Stuart on February 08, 2005, 01:22:58 PM
And include a trip to The Museum of the City of New York at 5th Av and 105th Street!  Their theatre collection is wonderful.  

And it's where I worked through my junior and senior years in college, and for some time thereafter.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 08, 2005, 01:24:00 PM
Oh yeah, there's lots to do in Indiana. You can play "Guess what Grandma put in the Jello," you can watch my cousin Mary Martin Merman Sondheim Lloyd Webber Gilbert Sullivan mow the lawn, you can listen to a monologue about carrot sticks and ice cube trays... There's lots to do in Indiana.

You can walk "into" the corn....

You can "wish" someone into the corn, too...

I lived in Indianapolis from 1979-1984 and I loved being a Hoosier!

Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 08, 2005, 01:26:56 PM
Indiana, Our Indiana
Indiana, we're all for you
We will fight for
the Cream & Crimson,
For the glory of Old IU
Never daunted, we cannot falter
In a battle, we're tried and true
Indiana, Our Indiana
Indiana, we're all for you!
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Matt H. on February 08, 2005, 01:27:58 PM
I enjoyed MEDIUM last night, and I found it refreshing that the vision she had that was so vivid happened to be of something that would happen 7 years hence rather than had already happened. Apparently, she hasn't realized the extent of her powers or exactly how they work. Seems like on one episode, she said she never throught about it because she didn't want to know how it worked or why, that it might go away if she tried to analyze it too much.

Anyway, the three seers in the same family, it should give the writers plenty to write about.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 08, 2005, 01:27:58 PM
And who among us, who have seen the brilliant biopic of Jane Froman called "With A Song in My Heart", can forget the glorious sounds of Froman's voice singing...

"...when I dream about the moonlight on the Wabash..."

...to a teary-eyed Tom Ewell?
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 08, 2005, 01:28:54 PM
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%][size=8]FIVE PAGES -- COUNT 'EM -- FIVE[/size][/move]
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Rodzinski on February 08, 2005, 01:29:04 PM
That's the spirit, Ron Pulliam. Once a Hoosier always a Hoosier.


Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Matt H. on February 08, 2005, 01:29:55 PM
I know my college roommate would agree with you, DR Ron, about that Froman biopic. WITH A SONG IN MY HEART was his favorite movie, and he was in touch with Jane's widower for years because he was such a fan of Jane's.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 08, 2005, 01:31:56 PM
That's the spirit, Ron Pulliam. Once a Hoosier always a Hoosier.

Semper "I"!

Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: William F. Orr on February 08, 2005, 01:45:35 PM
And who among us, who have seen the brilliant biopic of Jane Froman called "With A Song in My Heart", can forget the glorious sounds of Froman's voice singing...

"...when I dream about the moonlight on the Wabash..."

...to a teary-eyed Tom Ewell?

Anyone else remember Dizzy Dean singing this when he was commentator on baseball games in the '50s?
The Wabash Cannonball
Hobo Ballad
Written By: Unknown
Copyright Unknown

From the great Atlantic Ocean
To the wide Pacific shore
From sunny California
To ice-bound Labrador
She's mighty tall and handsome,
She's loved by one and all
She's the hobo's 'commodation,
The Wabash Cannonball

Listen to the jingle,
The rumble and the roar
As she glides along the woodlands,
Through hills and by the shore
Hear the mighty rush of the engine,
Hear those lonesome hobos squall
While trav'ling through the jungle
On the Wabash Cannonball

Our eastern states are dandy,
So the people always say
From New York to St. Louis
And Chicago by the way
Through the hills of Minnesota
Where the rippling waters fall
No chances can be taken
On the Wabash Cannonball

Listen to the jingle,
The rumble and the roar
As she glides along the woodlands,
Through hills and by the shore
Hear the mighty rush of the engine,
Hear those lonesome hobos squall
While trav'ling through the jungle
On the Wabash Cannonball

Now here's to Daddy Claxton,
May his name forever stand
He'll always be remembered
In the courts throughout the land
His earthly race is over
And the curtain round him falls
Carryin' him home to victory
On the Wabash Cannonball.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: William F. Orr on February 08, 2005, 01:46:37 PM
And with that, I'm jumping on my Wabash Jeep Cherokee and heading home.

ciao, all of y'all
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 08, 2005, 01:48:34 PM
DR MattH:  London is London, there' s simply no two ways about it!  It's one of the most g-l-o-r-i-o-u-s experiences ever.  It's where Eros stands in Piccadilly Circus and Nelson stands in Trafalgar square.

But consider touring the countryside, too...stay in a thatched cottage, eat in rustic pubs, spend the night in a haunted castle, visit Hadrian's wall, and pay homage to Stonehenge.

That's your first visit...and there's ever so much more to do...

And then there's Florence and Rome and Venice and Capri and Sorrento and, yes, Naples...

And if you want a historical wallop of overwhelming impact, visit Athens and Corinth and Sparta...

Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: George on February 08, 2005, 01:55:37 PM
I ate a very yummy sandwich. However, the deli was out of alfalfa sprouts yet again, so I had to do without the sprouts.

And this is a bad thing??  Sprouts = :P
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Jennifer on February 08, 2005, 01:58:13 PM
I don't watch the BACHELORETTE, but apparently one of the other final three is from Brockport, NY, where I am sitting right now, in my office.

Gerry I believe is from Rochester NY (which I will assume is where you are).

This guy is totally stunning.  But for some reason he does not seem as genuine (as the others).
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Jennifer on February 08, 2005, 02:01:25 PM
Question for the chefs here.

What is the best way to whip egg whites so that i get them to have those peaks all recipes seem to ask for.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Stuart on February 08, 2005, 02:04:55 PM
Gerry I believe is from Rochester NY (which I will assume is where you are).

This guy is totally stunning.  But for some reason he does not seem as genuine (as the others).

I think dat's de one.  (Yes, Brockport is a lovely little hamlet to the west of Rochester.)
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Sandra on February 08, 2005, 02:13:48 PM
And this is a bad thing??  Sprouts = :P

No, no. Sprouts =  ;D

Hey, I think that just might have been Rhetoric.

And speaking of Rhetoric, I'm here in my Rhetoric classroom, and I just remembered what I forgot to do: the Rhetoric homework. Oops.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 08, 2005, 02:37:05 PM
Sprouts!

Sprouts!

Sprouts!

Tra-la, tra-la, tra-la!

I love all sprouts -- alfalfa, brussels, etc., etc., etc.

They're like mini-gardens exploding in your mouth!
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 08, 2005, 02:38:38 PM
But too many brussels sprouts CAN lead to flatulence....


And BRO-ther!  The aroma being expelled is a lot stronger than the aroma when they're cooking!
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 08, 2005, 02:41:32 PM
Good Afternoon!

After I logged off earlier, I ended up putting on my workout gear and heading downstairs and pushing play on the DVD player.  And I ended up pushing myself rather heartily too!  This is "Stage 3" in this series I'm using, and, WOW, what a jump from Stage 2!!!  I made it through the hour, and only paused (myself, not the DVD) a few times to catch my breath.  Now that I know what to expect, tomorrow shouldn't be such a "surprise".  I hope.

And I also seemed to finally work out this "stitch" I've had in my side for the past few days.  It's been very intermittent.  My research earlier "tells" me I could possibly have appendicitis or gallstones.  Hmm...  However, I did work most of "it" out during the course of my workout, so I'm hoping it's just some sort of muscle thingy.  -And "it" started when I started this workout regimen two weeks ago.  I'll keep on eye on things over the next few days.   And since I'm feeling rather well, otherwise - no fatigue, no fever...

However, seriously, if any DRs have had any personal experience with either condition, feel free to share your opinions - just PM me if you'd like.  I'm just trying not to let my mind get carried away which it/I has/have a tendency to do.

Sunshine!
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 08, 2005, 02:42:26 PM
My, my, my - that was three "my's" - that was a weird post...
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 08, 2005, 02:50:52 PM
Question for the chefs here.

What is the best way to whip egg whites so that i get them to have those peaks all recipes seem to ask for.

Clean bowl.  Do not use plastic nor aluminum.
Clean (wire) whisk - preferable a balloon whisk, but a standard one will do.
Clean hands.

Any trace or dirt or oil or egg yolk can prevent the egg whites from whipping up properly.

If you're doing them by hand, start off slowly - just enough to break up the egg whites until their slightly foamy.  Then just blend away - and build up your arm muscles in the meantime.

If you have an electric mixer - stand or handheld - do the same thing.  Start off slowly to get them frothy, then turn up the speed to High(est) and you should have fluffy egg whites in no time.  Watch carefully since it is very easy to over-whip them (they begin to look dry and curdled).

There are soft peaks - when you lift the beaters or whisk up, the top of the "peak" droops a little.  And there are stiff peaks - the peaks stay up.

Depending what you will be using them for, you can add a dash of salt or cream of tartar at the beginning to help them set up.

And if you have one, a copper bowl helps speed up the process when doing them by hand.  Just don't leave them in the copper bowl to long after they're whipped, or they may start to discolor.

OH! And the ultimate test for properly whipped egg whites... Turn the bowl upside down over you head... And pray!

;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 08, 2005, 02:51:55 PM
Oh, and there is demonstration video over at foodtv.com if you have a high-speed connection.  Or even a not-so-high-speed connection.

Bon appetit!
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 08, 2005, 02:52:45 PM
Well DRJENNIFER - my expert tells me that the egg whites should be room temperature, that the bowl MUST be completely clean and dry (copper is best) - add a pinch of salt and about a 1/4 of the way through the process add two drops of lemon juice.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 08, 2005, 02:53:09 PM
OK - Time for me to head in for the show.  We're having a Chinese New Year celebration/party after the show too.  Oh!  And it's Fat Tuesday too!

Bon Appetit!
Laissez les bon temps rouler!

Laters...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 08, 2005, 02:55:52 PM
Well DRJENNIFER - my expert tells me that the egg whites should be room temperature, that the bowl MUST be completely clean and dry (copper is best) - add a pinch of salt and about a 1/4 of the way through the process add two drops of lemon juice.

That too!  ;)

If you're eggs are fridge cold, just pour some very warm water over them, and let them sit for a few minutes.  Be sure to dry them off before you crack them.

Room temperature egg whites beat up faster and fluffier than cold ones.

And lemon juice does work too.  It's an acid thingy.  Refer to Corriher's "Cookwise" or Alton Brown on the Food Network.  Or Robert Wohle.... Etc., etc., etc...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 08, 2005, 02:56:15 PM
OK! OK!

I'm going...

Ciao for niao!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 08, 2005, 03:00:57 PM
Often, for getting egg whites started, some folks add Cream of Tartar.

If you're hoping to create "meringue," you'll need to add  sugar while you're beating the egg whites.  If you're beating three whites, you'll probably need one-half cup of sugar.  Sugar makes the substance stiffer and gives it more volume.  

Depending on the stiffness you desire for the meringue, you may wish to add more sugar.  

Just don't use too much, or the meringue will just be a hardened sugar cap on top of your pie, and it will be more like a dried scab on a healing wound.

:D


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Post by: Jrand74 on February 08, 2005, 03:11:23 PM
What DR's Ron and Jose said.......
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Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 03:18:41 PM
I'm back from luncheon with our very own Tammy Minoff.  We managed to get into Casa Vega without a wait.  I had a beef taco, a cheese enchilada and a salad (all a la carte) and Tammy had a Chicken Fajita salad.  It was all quite yummilicious.  
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Post by: Jane on February 08, 2005, 03:19:09 PM
Sandra, thank goodness you live in a warm climate.  I would not want to use my lap top outside right now.

What is the name of the nature park near you?
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Post by: Jane on February 08, 2005, 03:22:02 PM
Flip Mark:

Here we have, left to right

Flip Mark
Angela Cartwright
Our very own Susan Gordon
Charlie Herbert
Jay North

Will you please email me the photo?
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Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 03:22:28 PM
I'm quite logey now.

FLATULENT!

It's a hazy, sunny day here in the City of Studio.
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Post by: Jed on February 08, 2005, 03:44:02 PM
Oh, and I see Jed, too.  But apparently he just likes to log on and stare at his toenails.

Yes, yes I do.
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Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 03:46:03 PM
I'm rarely wrong.

Is this a slow news day here at haineshisway.com?

I can see that it's a slow day of writing - in a new section now.  The last new section took me a day or two to get used to, so it looks like it will be the same with this.  Once I get used to it it will go faster and easier.
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Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 03:46:20 PM
Perhaps if I had a chocolate donut...
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Post by: Jane on February 08, 2005, 03:47:37 PM
WFO I wrote Jon and passed the message on to Flip.  Thank you.

Ron, they can’t test for everything.  You must be allergic to something, or there is some other medical problem the doctor simply can’t determine.

Ozderek-beautiful photo.  I would gladly go there.
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Post by: Tomovoz on February 08, 2005, 03:51:12 PM




As for dream vacation:  Back to Australia, but this time I would like to make it up to the Reef, across the Outback, down to Tasmania and over to the west side of the continent to Perth (at least).  Of course, I'd have to stop in Melbourne and see DRs Tomovoz and Colin again, as well as meet DR ozderek.

OK - I need to run a few errands before driving back up.

Until I'm back in Fairfax...

Laters...
You would be more than welcome Jose. I hear the sound of OZ chocolate calling you. OzDerek's sister used to (!) work at the Chocolate factory in Hobart.
Magnus and Fosca are still talking about your visit.
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Post by: Charles Pogue on February 08, 2005, 04:03:02 PM
BK, I bet you're FLATULENT...after a Mexican lunch.

I myself am eating a pastrami and egg sandwich which the girl who runs my local donut shop suggested.  I love their pastrami sandwiches.  I gotta admit, the pastrami and egg ain't bad at all.

Even thoughI've a ton of work I had to get out in the sunset for a little bit.  Glad I did.  I stopped at a bookstore in Brubank and found a variant copy of my novel DRAGONHEART that I had been looking for, for years. It was a school edition sold through Scholastic that had stills from the movie on the cover.

Growing up next door in Ohio and Kentucky, I'm aware of the charms of Indiana,  but speaking of urban blight.  I gotta say, Terre Haute, after Birmingham, Alabama, may be the ugliest city I ever passed through.  Though I did have one of the greatest filet mignon steaks I've ever had in my life there.  The thing was HUGE.  Speaking of FLATULENT!  What a meal that was!

MattH...alas...must disagree with Ron.  I think on your first trip you should only experience the charms of London.  It will be overwhleming enough.  To try and do more would be exhausting.  Bit by bit (A Sondheim reference?).
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Post by: Charles Pogue on February 08, 2005, 04:04:14 PM
A chocolate donut on top of Mexican food?  How flatulent do you wish to be?
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Post by: Jane on February 08, 2005, 04:16:14 PM
Jennifer, I see you have had expert responses to your question.  

I prefer using cream of tarter to salt and usually and sugar.  
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 08, 2005, 04:16:55 PM

Ron, they can’t test for everything.  You must be allergic to something, or there is some other medical problem the doctor simply can’t determine.

They have classified my symptoms as vasomotor rhinitis.  That means that nerve endings, in my nose and on my skin, are being reactive to "irritants".

Allergy tests only detect "immune reactions".  No immune reaction is involved in vasomotor rhinitis and tests cannot identify the irritants.

If you have positive tests, you are said to have "allergic rhinitis" and symptoms are classified as "immune reactions" to allergens (versus adverse reactions to irritants).

See?

:D
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 08, 2005, 04:19:28 PM
DR Pogue:  I hoped that MattH would opt for several weeks on the Angle Isle.

He may never pass that way again...I'd hate for him to miss the suburban charms of the country.

But one could pass three weeks in London and only scratch the surface....
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Post by: Jane on February 08, 2005, 04:27:20 PM
DR Jane I meant to comment on this yesterday.  You said that you were telling your son about the BACHELORETTE and how one of the contestants (ryan) was from Medford Oregon. Was it an article in the paper?  What did it say?  From what I've seen he seems like an awfully nice guy.

Not much.  It was a short blurb in the Medford Sunday paper-local kid sort of thing and that the town of Medford will be on the show.  

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Post by: Charles Pogue on February 08, 2005, 04:31:06 PM
Ron, by all means, if he's going to be there a month...venture out, be brave....Day trips can be taken to many places like Canterbury or Stonehenge...
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Post by: Charles Pogue on February 08, 2005, 04:32:33 PM
I could spend three years in London and not discover all its joys.  I firmly believe Dr. Johnson's remark:  A man who is tired of London is tired of living."
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Post by: Jane on February 08, 2005, 04:32:38 PM
LOL. DR Sandra is NOT kidding.


Oh my. How can you not leave the house?  You must go for walks.
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Post by: Jane on February 08, 2005, 04:42:54 PM
Matt H I really don’t think of London as a romantic city, Venice and Paris yes.  Craig traveled through Europe after he graduated, stayed in youth hostels, and never mentioned he was lonely in any city.

Day trips are great fun and so easy on the train.  I wish I had more time exploring Cambridge when I was there.  And there are other towns I would visit.

The next time we go to England I doubt we will stay in the city.  We do have plans to visit a number of cemeteries and take photos of the sites, just the ones with my relatives in them.  Most important of all I will finally see where my grandparents are buried.
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Post by: Jane on February 08, 2005, 04:45:27 PM
One of the graduate schools Craig will be applying to is Indiana.  
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Post by: Jane on February 08, 2005, 04:47:25 PM
Ron, so you are saying it is all in your head. ;D

Do you plan to take something for that or just suffer?
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Post by: Matthew on February 08, 2005, 05:01:27 PM
Has anyone here seen "Caroline or Change"??  If so, is it a "must see" for a theatre person?  I have one night to see it before it goes away, I'd like to be sure it's worth my time. Is it?
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Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 05:17:27 PM
I must be VERY FLATULENT - otherwise, what IS the point?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 08, 2005, 05:32:28 PM
Ron, so you are saying it is all in your head. ;D

Do you plan to take something for that or just suffer?



Same sprays...decongestants...saline cleansing...etc.

As for suffering....what do I know from suffering?
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Post by: Jane on February 08, 2005, 05:41:06 PM


As for suffering....what do I know from suffering?

I don't know-how is your arm?
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 08, 2005, 05:45:07 PM
LOL DR RON!  Rhinitis....isn't that an old record label?

Nearly time for THE AMAZING RACE!!

And I agree with DR RON re:Terre Haute....oh my.  There is no there there.

I think that I will have another Sloppy Joe sandwich, but I can't eat until NCIS is over....too much pathology going on.

Any word on the WAR OF THE WORLDS remake?  Except that it has Tom Cruise in it - I might be interested.  Somehow I would rather see Gene Barry save the world.
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 08, 2005, 05:46:00 PM
No hockey....it has been a very quiet winter.....
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 08, 2005, 05:47:40 PM
I think I need to find my copy of WAR OF THE WORLDS and read it again.  It's one of my favorite books.  When I was in grade school, Jules Verne was my favorite - but H.G. Wells with WORLDS and THE INVISIBLE MAN was a close second.
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 08, 2005, 05:47:54 PM
Food!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 08, 2005, 05:51:33 PM
Has anyone here seen "Caroline or Change"??  If so, is it a "must see" for a theatre person?  I have one night to see it before it goes away, I'd like to be sure it's worth my time. Is it?

One night?

It's here through Feb. 20th.

Or are you free only one night between now and then??

:D
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Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 06:00:02 PM
FLATULENT!
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Post by: Rodzinski on February 08, 2005, 06:00:16 PM
Matthew-
The Gal saw "Caroline or Change" on Broadway and I type her words here: "It affected me profoundly emotionally. It was unlike anything else on Broadway and worth seeing for that reason alone."

She adds the caveat that some people find it a little slow and if you do not like gospel style music you may not enjoy it.
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Post by: Rodzinski on February 08, 2005, 06:16:12 PM
"Goin' Back to Indiana" by the Jackson 5
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Post by: Ann on February 08, 2005, 06:39:50 PM
Good evening
I have returned from a very yummy Chinese dinner with my good friends Tiana and Christopher.  I had the General Tso's chicken and a cup of Won Ton soup.  I boxed most of the chicken to take home, though.  So now I either have lunch for tomorrow or a late night meal tonight...I suspect it'll probably be the latter :)
I splurged on it, though...I really can't afford a 10 dollar meal...
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 08, 2005, 06:40:21 PM
Hi all, I've been really busy and decided to just stay off the net for awhile. All is well. New Orleans isn't my dream vacation, but I'm going there on Thursday, so I won't be on for awhile.

How about Gary, Indiana - the Music Man


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Post by: Cillaliz on February 08, 2005, 06:41:40 PM
I'm watching the Amazing Race.  Not looking good for Hayden and Aaron
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 08, 2005, 06:41:58 PM
Oh, I hope that wasn't a spoiler....they could still catch up
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Post by: Jane on February 08, 2005, 07:01:41 PM
Cillaliz New Orleans is a great place.  Have you been there before?
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 08, 2005, 07:04:16 PM
Good evening, all!  I've been lurking the past couple of days.  I got a Gershwin medley on Sunday to score for a pops concert in April, and I'm racing to finish it  this week.  I need the money to cover the quarterly health insurance premium due March 1.  

Favorite Indiana song:  "On the Banks of the Wabash," particularly as sung by the divine Miss Joan Morris.  It was written by the brother of Theodore Dreiser, author of SISTER CARRIE, and I believe it's one of the finest examples of nostalgia personified in music and text.

I don't want to vacation in London, I want to own a flat there!  Then my vacations would be treks to Oxford, Aldeburgh, Jane Austen's home, and Edinburgh, where my friend John Wallace, one of the greatest living trumpeters, runs the Scottish Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.

Speaking of Jane austen, I've been reading PRIDE AND PRESCIENCE.  The idea of using Austen's characters as a Regency Nick and Nora Charles is fine, if the author could better approximate Miss Austen's style and flair with words.  Jane is the literary equivalent to Mozart in my book, both the greatest in balance, harmony, wit, and humanity.  

Back to George and Ira!
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 08, 2005, 07:11:54 PM
Cillaliz New Orleans is a great place.  Have you been there before?

Yes, once before, on Halloween in 2003. It was crazy!  Since Mardi Gras will be over, I'm assuming it will be quieter this time.
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Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 07:15:10 PM
I've only been in New Orleans once, for one day, and I had a great time - I ate from nine in the morning until midnight - never stopped.
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 08, 2005, 07:25:15 PM
Already have reservations at NOLA and planning on stopping at the Gumbo House and can't miss Cafe DuMonde
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 08, 2005, 07:26:12 PM
My airplane reading will be Benjamin Kritzer!
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Post by: Jane on February 08, 2005, 07:29:41 PM
Cillaliz have fun.

I spent hours walking around the city, listening to the great music, shopping and I had a boat tour of the Bayou.  Oh, and I did have some great food.
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 08, 2005, 07:31:13 PM
Thanks, DR Jane. It's a criminal defense lawyers meeting, we always have a good time.
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Post by: Jane on February 08, 2005, 07:34:48 PM
Bruce you should go to Italy and eat your way through the country.
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 08, 2005, 07:49:44 PM
Yes, once before, on Halloween in 2003. It was crazy!  Since Mardi Gras will be over, I'm assuming it will be quieter this time.

I was conceived in New Orleans!
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Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 07:52:05 PM
I was born in a trunk in the Princess Theater.
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 08, 2005, 08:00:07 PM
In Pocatello, Idaho, no doubt.
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 08, 2005, 08:01:38 PM
For fans of The Amazing Race - very good double episode.  And yes DRJENNIFER that particular spoiler I read last week was correct.  The first hour is a bit more exciting than the second - but the win comes in the second hour, of course.  Such beautiful locations.  And the Terra Cotta soldiers in X'iang were fascinating.
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Post by: Sandra on February 08, 2005, 08:06:55 PM
Hey, the phone line works!

I'm still working up to starting the process of thinking about beginning the first of my two papers. The first one isn't due until Friday, so I have scads of time.

I am hungry.
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Post by: Jennifer on February 08, 2005, 08:13:03 PM
Clean bowl.  Do not use plastic nor aluminum.

I didn't use plastic or aluminum.

Quote
If you have an electric mixer - stand or handheld - do the same thing.  Start off slowly to get them frothy, then turn up the speed to High(est) and you should have fluffy egg whites in no time.  Watch carefully since it is very easy to over-whip them (they begin to look dry and curdled).

I have a handheld electric mixer.  I can get them frothy.  And i can get them fluffy.  But I couldn't get them to be rigid with the peaks. :(
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Post by: Matt H. on February 08, 2005, 08:15:19 PM
Doubt my first trip to London would be more than a week, so I suspect it would be the city mostly with a possible day trip out of the city. But at this point, it's all academic anyway.
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Post by: Jennifer on February 08, 2005, 08:16:12 PM
Well Amazing Race just ended on the East Coast.  What an exciting finish!
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Post by: Matt H. on February 08, 2005, 08:17:27 PM
New Orleans is one of my favorite US cities. I've been three times for 4-5 days each, and have never gotten tired of the city or gotten bored with its charms. It's a great city to wander around in. And the food is terrific.
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Post by: Jennifer on February 08, 2005, 08:18:39 PM
DR Jrand I'll comment on your spoiler tomorrow. As I don't want to give away which team won.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 08, 2005, 08:20:27 PM
Well, I finally got a decent copy of JOHNNY GUITAR off Encore Western early this morning, and I transferred it to DVD this very day.

I don't know much about the Republic Trucolor process; I assume it was another variation on Eastman color. In the past few decades, I've seen some really awful versions of the film, but the film looks great now.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 08, 2005, 08:22:10 PM
I'll be catching up with some of last year's Oscar-quality films over the next week or so. Grabbed THE STATION AGENT off Starz this morning, and I noticed 21 GRAMS is also showing there which I'll get soon.
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 08, 2005, 08:30:20 PM
DRJENNIFER did you add the sugar AFTER you got the fluffy part?
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 08, 2005, 08:34:57 PM
DRMATTH - Trucolor was a two-color rather than 3-color process - that produced some nice flesh tones and good true greens and browns.  Other colors are not as true.  BUT it beat Cinecolor which was the poor man's Trucolor.  I think Cinecolor was less stable and made it difficult to get natural fleshtones.....a lot of bleeding usually happened in the print process as well.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 08, 2005, 08:35:11 PM
Good Evening!

Back from the show.  My parents and some family friends came tonight, and they enjoyed it.  We were packed tonight as it turned out.  Most of this week is at near capacity.  I'm guessing the word of mouth has been good, and people are trying to get in while they can.

-The only real question that my Mom had for me after the show was:  "Is the picture of that actress in the program an old one?"

;)
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 08, 2005, 08:39:21 PM
Ah - just a quick search tells me that JOHNNY GUITAR was filmed on 3-Color Eastman stock - and that the term TruColor was used at the Republic lab for any of its three color processes.  Some even think that an Ansco color camera negative was used.

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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 08, 2005, 08:39:42 PM
You would be more than welcome Jose. I hear the sound of OZ chocolate calling you. OzDerek's sister used to (!) work at the Chocolate factory in Hobart.
Magnus and Fosca are still talking about your visit.

Ah, maybe that's what causing the "stitch" in my side... Lack of Australian chocolate.  Withdrawal symptoms.

;)

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Post by: Jrand74 on February 08, 2005, 08:40:14 PM
I love questions like that DRJOSE.  It's the same when I ask my family and they tell me they thought my costumes were GREAT!
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Post by: Sandra on February 08, 2005, 08:46:56 PM
Sprouts!

Sprouts!

Sprouts!

Tra-la, tra-la, tra-la!

I love all sprouts -- alfalfa, brussels, etc., etc., etc.

They're like mini-gardens exploding in your mouth!

I'm sorry, but I'm not with you on the brussels sprouts. They are icky. For some reason, I had to do a report on brussels sprouts for my Geography class in high school. I didn't like that.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 08, 2005, 08:47:55 PM
They have classified my symptoms as vasomotor rhinitis.  That means that nerve endings, in my nose and on my skin, are being reactive to "irritants".

Allergy tests only detect "immune reactions".  No immune reaction is involved in vasomotor rhinitis and tests cannot identify the irritants.

If you have positive tests, you are said to have "allergic rhinitis" and symptoms are classified as "immune reactions" to allergens (versus adverse reactions to irritants).

See?

:D

Ah... You, DR Ron, and I have similar nasal issues.  And like me, you may have a very slight allergy to wheat that comes and go throughout the year.

I love my bread, but...  A few years ago, I did that "test" where you leave certain foods out of your diet for a certain period of time, and then slowly start reintroducing back into your diet.  And then gauge any reactions - or non-reactions.  Bread was a trigger.  Thankfully, it's a very, very, slight allergy, reaction, whatever you want to call it.  For myself, it seems to act up more in the winter months - just body chemistry issues, I guess.

*When I was on Atkins for a few weeks, I did notice that I had no sinus issues the whole time... Since I was not eating bread, wheat flour, etc.

Just a thought...  Or it could be some other adult-onset food allergy - which are more common than one would think.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 08, 2005, 08:50:57 PM
Has anyone here seen "Caroline or Change"??  If so, is it a "must see" for a theatre person?  I have one night to see it before it goes away, I'd like to be sure it's worth my time. Is it?

I liked it, but didn't love it.  It does have it's merits, however.  If you can see it, I'd say go and see it.  Especially since it's not likely a show that will get that many subsequent productions.  And as DR Rodzinski's Lady pointed out, the beginning can seem slow, but it all serves a purpose.

Oh, and to bring this into another discussion from today, it takes place in New Orleans.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 08, 2005, 08:52:37 PM
DR Cillaliz - Have a great time in the Big Easy.  One of my favorite cities too!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 08, 2005, 08:55:20 PM
Thanks, DR Jane. It's a criminal defense lawyers meeting, we always have a good time.

One time when I was in New Orleans, Bourbon Street was particularly rowdy and rambunctious.  And it was the middle of October!?!?!  After asking some of the locals what was going on...

"Oh, it's the last night of the Airline Pilots convention.  Everyone flies back tomorrow."

Boy, was I actually glad to be on a bus at the time!   :P
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 08, 2005, 09:03:40 PM
DR SANDRA don't you have some papers to write?
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 08, 2005, 09:04:36 PM
Have a great trip DR CILLALIZ!
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Cillaliz on February 08, 2005, 09:07:57 PM
Thanks for the good wishes, everyone. I'm wussing out early, I've got to get to work early so I can leave work early and do all the things to get ready for my trip that I should have done tonight!  
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 08, 2005, 09:09:00 PM
I didn't use plastic or aluminum.I have a handheld electric mixer.  I can get them frothy.  And i can get them fluffy.  But I couldn't get them to be rigid with the peaks. :(

Are you sure you're beating the whites?

 ;D

Well, since I'm not there, I can only guess what the problem(s) might be...

-Are the beaters on your mixer spotlessly clean? It's very easy for stuff to remain in the beaters especially by the center post.

-Is your bowl clean?  I always wash and dry my bowl before beating egg whites even if it is "clean".

-Egg whites should at least get a little frothy - they can get frothy by just being beaten with a fork.  Are your eggs fresh?

-How many egg whites are you beating up?  Sometimes you have to position the bowl so that they get continuous contact with the beaters if you're only dealing with one or two.

-You could just need to beat them for a longer time.

-OH!  What time of beaters are on your mixer?  The "old style" with the flat "wire" - like the width of a twist-tie closure - or the new-fangled ones that are more like thick wires?  It's does take a while with the old style beaters.

-If you are adding sugar, it should not be added until the egg whites are halfway there.

-You said you did get them fluffy.  You're "fluffy" may have already been soft peaks.  If you kept beating them until some water started to appear in the bottom of your bowl, then that means you've overbeat them.

Here's the link for the Food TV tutorial online:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/ck_dm_dairy/article/0,,FOOD_18998_1729015,00.html (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/ck_dm_dairy/article/0,,FOOD_18998_1729015,00.html)

What exactly are you trying to make?
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Rodzinski on February 08, 2005, 09:12:51 PM
Say, JoseSPiano, what show is it you've been playing with? (If you can say.)

Also, the general humidity in the air can prevent egg-white rigidity. I think I heard that somewhere. Although I know not the humidity index where dear Jennifer was doing her egg-work.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 08, 2005, 09:13:56 PM
Oh, and one more thing about whipping egg whites...

I've found that I get better results when I turn down the speed a notch once the egg whites starting getting some volume.  It makes it easier to control the consistency while still beating in plenty of air, and it helps to prevent overbeating.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 08, 2005, 09:17:37 PM
Say, JoseSPiano, what show is it you've been playing with? (If you can say.)

Also, the general humidity in the air can prevent egg-white rigidity. I think I heard that somewhere. Although I know not the humidity index where dear Jennifer was doing her egg-work.

Hallelujah, Baby! at Arena Stage in DC.  Arthur Laurents re-did the book and the songs, and directed it.  We started back in December, and we're into our final week.  In fact, DRs SWW and DerB were my guests on Opening Night.

Here's the link to the theatre's website and the show info:

http://arena-stage.org/season/2004/hallelujah-baby/overview.shtml (http://arena-stage.org/season/2004/hallelujah-baby/overview.shtml)

-Oh, and the program pics are posted there too.  -Although the color choice for some of the text is very hard to read - not enough contrast.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Charles Pogue on February 08, 2005, 09:20:25 PM
elmoore, me too!  I would love to own a flat in London and live there four or five months out of the year.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Rodzinski on February 08, 2005, 09:20:59 PM
Finished "Terrorvision" starring the great Gerrit Graham. Swell line of dialogue:

SPACEMAN: If I can get the creature back to my planet alive, we may be able to extract some of your parents DNA and reconstruct them.
BOY: You mean like clones?
GIRL: Clones of mommy and daddy?!
SPACEMAN: No, they will be your real mommy and your real daddy. They will have to live in special aquariums of course...

The next film in the 10-minute pre-bedtime serial film festival will continue the SPACESHIP-cast theme. It is called UFOria, starring Cindy Williams and Fred Ward.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 08, 2005, 09:21:00 PM
As for brussel sprouts...

I've grown accustomed to the technique where you steam/boil them then take them apart leaf by leaf.  Toss them with some browned butter and chopped pecans.  A dash of salt, a few grinds of black pepper...  YUM!

Very Martha Stewart.  It's a good thing.

:)
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 09:22:33 PM
Whar'd Vixmom disappear to?
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 08, 2005, 09:27:56 PM
As for Indiana...

I've worked in the northwest corner in Amish Country.  Nappanee to be exact.

I've worked in the southwest corner in Evansville and New Harmony.

And, in two months, I shall be working in Indianapolis for a week with Mamma Mia!

I've liked the two corners I've worked in.  Lots of space - corn fields, wheat fields, soybean fields - in both places.  Nappanee was great since it wasn't too far from Notre Dame - and continuing on to Chicago.  Evansville is about two hours from Nashville, and I found some great places to eat courtesy of Jane and Michael Stern's "Road Food" guides.

I can't wait to see what the middle of the state has in store for me!
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Rodzinski on February 08, 2005, 09:35:52 PM
Hallelujah Baby looks like a fun show.

Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Rodzinski on February 08, 2005, 09:38:00 PM
I am hitting the Wuss-town Trail. A mere 10 posts shy of 100.

Dream of the Wabash and long for your Indiana homes!
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Jrand74 on February 08, 2005, 09:40:20 PM
DR RODZINSKI do you have Invasion with Campbell Scott in your collection?
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 08, 2005, 09:45:32 PM
Time for me to head to bed too...

Goodnight.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 10:21:32 PM
Has Ann caught up?

I see we're still suffering from The February WUSSBURGER Syndrome.  
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 10:22:12 PM
I mean, the night is young, which is more than I can say.  And what has become of dear reader Jay and vixmom today?  
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 10:22:34 PM
Ah, well, people come, people go, like Grand Hotel.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Ann on February 08, 2005, 10:26:34 PM
What a day...it just kept getting worse.  Tomorrow must be better, by default.  
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 10:29:06 PM
I thought you had a nice dinner or something?
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Ann on February 08, 2005, 10:41:57 PM
Doesn't seem to matter now.  I'm thinking about scarfing the leftovers, though.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 11:13:27 PM
Scarf away, dear girl

I tell you, it's the ATTACK OF THE WUSSBURGERS here at haineshisway.com.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 08, 2005, 11:35:02 PM
DR Jose:  If it's a food allergy...especially wheat and/or flour...I don't want to know (Oh!  A "Dear World" reference).
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Jed on February 08, 2005, 11:39:55 PM
What a day...it just kept getting worse.  Tomorrow must be better, by default.  

Amen.  (about today, that is... I'm not holding my breath about tomorrow just yet...)
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 08, 2005, 11:40:36 PM
After a couple of weeks of not watching "Committed," I decided to give it another chance.

Holy Crap!

I couldn't find a single thing in this episode that even remotely resembled comedy.  

From the appallingly moronic set-up of the hero "apparently" mugging someone (he wasn't, but the mugee THOUGHT he was...ho-hum...and our hero used the mugee's bank card to pay for his lunch, chuckle-chuckle), to the spectacularly unamusing climactic line of the heroine in which she shouts that New York DOES love her because it killed her super, this show has forever alienated me.

Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 11:53:50 PM
New notes in five count them five minutes.
Title: Re:NOTHING TO SAY
Post by: bk on February 08, 2005, 11:54:34 PM
Holy moley on rye - page nine!