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Title: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: bk on December 22, 2018, 12:07:13 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes spoke of number six of the final six, and now it is time for you to post until the final six cows come home.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: bk on December 22, 2018, 12:07:52 AM
And the word of the day is: COMPENDIOUS!
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2018, 01:28:56 AM
DR TCB will you fill in the survey?
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2018, 01:33:28 AM
Bruce congrats on the show.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2018, 03:51:33 AM
I have not been able to sleep, at all.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2018, 03:52:13 AM
It is almost four and I can’t even doze
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2018, 03:53:25 AM
DR TCB will you fill in the survey?


I haven’t decided yet.  That is probably one of the reasons I can’t sleep.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2018, 03:54:20 AM
I’m afraid I am keeping Nicky awake.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2018, 03:55:55 AM
I guess I will read for a time.
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Post by: vixmom on December 22, 2018, 04:12:24 AM
First on the east coast
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Post by: vixmom on December 22, 2018, 04:12:40 AM
I hope Elmore is feeling better
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Post by: vixmom on December 22, 2018, 04:13:13 AM
I hope TCB is happily in the land of Nod
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Post by: vixmom on December 22, 2018, 04:15:48 AM
I wonder TCB, if the rest of the cast thinks you didn't go to the early  rehearsals by choice rather than because that's how the director scheduled you
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Post by: vixmom on December 22, 2018, 04:17:47 AM
Also you seem to have a reputation as a well known and admired actor , coukd itbe they were intimidated and felt that you wouldn't want to mingle with amateurs like themselves?
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2018, 05:33:41 AM
Good morning, all!
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2018, 05:36:21 AM
It was another dreadful night: up every hour, horrible dreams, my nose runs steadily, my eyeballs and teeth ache, and faithful Thatch stayed beside me all night,
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2018, 05:37:36 AM
I fed the cats and went back to bed, then got up, cleaned the litter, and here I am.  I will not wander far from my bed today.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2018, 05:40:18 AM
DR TCB, I don't know enough about this turd stage manager or the company doing Yes Virginia, but it sounds to me as though you got into a "mean girls" situation with a clique-y group of asses.  You are better than they and if you ever see any of them again, be cordial and no more. 

And don't you dare stop auditioning or performing!
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: Druxy on December 22, 2018, 06:33:29 AM
T.O.D.

I will be picking up my dear wife at the airport.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 22, 2018, 06:39:22 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: ChasSmith on December 22, 2018, 06:41:46 AM
It's a Saturday, and life is crazy. I have to finish up some shopping of various kinds, and it's going to be hell out there. But I have no other obligations, so I shall do it with a leisurely outlook and go with the flow, baby. Go with the flow.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: ChasSmith on December 22, 2018, 06:44:08 AM
Get Well Vibes for DR Elmore.

Move On and Be Happy Vibes for TCB.

Health (and wealth) and Getting Through the Holidays Vibes for all of us.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2018, 06:57:58 AM
It is almost four and I can’t even doze

Sorry.  I was awake from around 1:00 to  3:30 or 4:00.  Then I slept until 6:00..
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2018, 06:58:34 AM
DR TCB will you fill in the survey?


I haven’t decided yet.  That is probably one of the reasons I can’t sleep.

Understandable.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2018, 07:01:09 AM
T.O.D.

I will be picking up my dear wife at the airport.

On Christmas day?  Where is she returning from?
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: Jrand74 on December 22, 2018, 07:06:02 AM
That was my question, too, DR JANE!
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: Jrand74 on December 22, 2018, 07:06:33 AM
Feeling better today....must have just been a bit of food rejection by the old system.....
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: Jrand74 on December 22, 2018, 07:07:34 AM
TOD:

My Mom's birthday....she would have been 87.....my first of her birthdays in my life without her....

Don't have any plans, but something may come up.  If not, it will be a nice quiet day at home - which is FINE.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: FJL on December 22, 2018, 07:12:08 AM
Larry, I happened across this from "Leader of the Pack" and Patrick Cassidy doing "Doo Wah Diddy" reminded me of our trip to Hartford to see him in "The Music Man."

Dinah Manoff, Patrick Cassidy, cast of Leader of the Pack on the Tonys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApJgpoqhUq0


Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: FJL on December 22, 2018, 07:13:04 AM
Was "Doo Wah Diddy" the "shipoopi" of its time?
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: Jrand74 on December 22, 2018, 07:13:05 AM
A friend gave me a hand painted exact reproduction of the poster used for Judy Garland's show at the local Clowes Hall back in 1967....I finally got it hung up over the computer in the dance/entertainment room.....it looks nice.

That was the performance - on Sunday night - when Frances Farmer attended the show and stood up as Judy ran by to open the show....Judy stopped and talked for a few minutes while the orchestra vamped...tickets $4-$10

(https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/48417201_10218432049097719_2011260720028581888_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_eui2=AeF3spGjjFAOZVsnabuMynnuewvfY40m7mM_nfTNy9TLKlK5A4fFxGr7E-SCD0yVZjvLAG5T1M57X1arWybsZzXh95g3xSQG-J9Ym3qeDtIZ2g&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-2.xx&oh=6c5a1c3e4277ca81539531f8bc2ccf39&oe=5CD5AC0A)

Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: Ginny on December 22, 2018, 07:26:15 AM
Saturday morning greetings!  Today is a baking and wrapping day for me.  Rice pudding is in the oven and butter is softening for shortbread cut-out cookies later.  I’ll be at the package-wrapping table if anyone needs me...
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2018, 07:42:34 AM
Good afternoon, all.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2018, 07:43:23 AM
Another rainy day. The sun came out a few minutes, then vanished.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2018, 07:44:08 AM
We've been playing lots of cards lately. Rummy. It's been fun.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2018, 07:44:24 AM
Vibes for Michael.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2018, 07:46:46 AM
TOD:

I will be getting together with family at my nephew's house. We're having carp, which is regional. In fact, we toured the carp museum here.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2018, 07:47:24 AM
We even heard a carp charleston and a carp waltz.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2018, 07:52:33 AM
The real question is how you're going to celebrate tomorrow and the most wonderful of all days, Noche de los Rabanos/Night of the Radishes?
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2018, 07:54:34 AM
Has anyone here read Nancy Mitford? I've started her book, Christmas Pudding, and it's like a winning cross between Wodehouse and Waugh.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2018, 07:55:17 AM
Vibes for Elmore.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2018, 08:00:15 AM
Ive had to disable spellcheck while I'm in Germany. I ordered something from amazon.de and carefully typed in my sister's address.

Brigitte Bruder
Bachstr. 2a
Neustadt/Aisch 91413

Spellcheck changed it to

Brigitte Bruder
Backstage
Industry in the Aisch 91413

The package managed to arrive, thanks to having a family work at the post office. They kept an eye out for the package and made sure it was delivered backstage.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2018, 08:32:33 AM
Feeling better today....must have just been a bit of food rejection by the old system.....

I am glad you are feeling better.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2018, 08:33:30 AM
TOD:

My Mom's birthday....she would have been 87.....my first of her birthdays in my life without her....

Don't have any plans, but something may come up.  If not, it will be a nice quiet day at home - which is FINE.

That is hard, especially on Christmas.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2018, 08:34:46 AM
A friend gave me a hand painted exact reproduction of the poster used for Judy Garland's show at the local Clowes Hall back in 1967....I finally got it hung up over the computer in the dance/entertainment room.....it looks nice.

That was the performance - on Sunday night - when Frances Farmer attended the show and stood up as Judy ran by to open the show....Judy stopped and talked for a few minutes while the orchestra vamped...tickets $4-$10

(https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/48417201_10218432049097719_2011260720028581888_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_eui2=AeF3spGjjFAOZVsnabuMynnuewvfY40m7mM_nfTNy9TLKlK5A4fFxGr7E-SCD0yVZjvLAG5T1M57X1arWybsZzXh95g3xSQG-J9Ym3qeDtIZ2g&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-2.xx&oh=6c5a1c3e4277ca81539531f8bc2ccf39&oe=5CD5AC0A)



Nice poster and I enjoyed the story with it.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2018, 08:35:41 AM
The real question is how you're going to celebrate tomorrow and the most wonderful of all days, Noche de los Rabanos/Night of the Radishes?

;D  How are you going to celebrate it?
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2018, 08:37:41 AM
Has anyone here read Nancy Mitford? I've started her book, Christmas Pudding, and it's like a winning cross between Wodehouse and Waugh.

I have not.  Should I?
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2018, 08:38:12 AM
Ive had to disable spellcheck while I'm in Germany. I ordered something from amazon.de and carefully typed in my sister's address.

Brigitte Bruder
Bachstr. 2a
Neustadt/Aisch 91413

Spellcheck changed it to

Brigitte Bruder
Backstage
Industry in the Aisch 91413

The package managed to arrive, thanks to having a family work at the post office. They kept an eye out for the package and made sure it was delivered backstage.

LOL
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2018, 08:38:53 AM
FEEL BETTER SUPER FAST VIBES FOR DR ELMORE!
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2018, 08:58:32 AM
Has anyone here read Nancy Mitford? I've started her book, Christmas Pudding, and it's like a winning cross between Wodehouse and Waugh.

I have not.  Should I?

If you're looking for a laugh, yes.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: vixmom on December 22, 2018, 09:32:58 AM
T.O.D.

I will be picking up my dear wife at the airport.


I read that as packing,  I was wondering  to whence  you were shipping her
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Post by: vixmom on December 22, 2018, 09:35:56 AM
Cold be  gone vibes for Elmore
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2018, 10:03:56 AM
I'm up, I'm up - six hours of sleep, and in ten minutes I think I'll do the Costco thing.
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Post by: Ginny on December 22, 2018, 10:09:59 AM
Taking a break - might be time for a nap...
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2018, 10:13:15 AM
I've barely left my bed today.  Thatch has stayed with me.  Annabelle is buried inside a bookshelf of theatre programs.  She says she's doing research.  I say she's sleeping.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: Druxy on December 22, 2018, 11:08:41 AM
T.O.D.

I will be picking up my dear wife at the airport.

On Christmas day?  Where is she returning from?

Los Angeles.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: Jrand74 on December 22, 2018, 11:11:39 AM
Ah....the city of the angels......
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 22, 2018, 11:12:00 AM
How is your son enjoying his first Texas Christmas season DR DRUXY?
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 22, 2018, 11:12:17 AM
Vibes for MR BK as he shops today.....
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2018, 11:20:48 AM
One more post.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2018, 11:21:23 AM
Page Three
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Post by: Druxy on December 22, 2018, 11:22:21 AM
How is your son enjoying his first Texas Christmas season DR DRUXY?

He seems to be enjoying it.  Settling in very well.

We'll probably have breakfast or lunch together tomorrow.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2018, 11:22:33 AM
I drifted off somewhere between four and five.  I was up to feed Nick by 7:30.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2018, 11:23:57 AM
I expect there will be a nap in my future.  There will be, if I expect to make it to the gathering this evening.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2018, 11:26:24 AM
T.O.D.

Dinner and gifts at my sister and brother-in-law's home.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2018, 11:28:21 AM
I am responsible for bringing (in addition to my gifts) Uncle's (that's me) Famous Shrimp Dip.  The name of the dip is an old joke.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2018, 11:54:39 AM
Has anyone here read Nancy Mitford? I've started her book, Christmas Pudding, and it's like a winning cross between Wodehouse and Waugh.

I have not.  Should I?

If you're looking for a laugh, yes.

I will put the book on my wish list.
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2018, 11:56:22 AM
Hmmm, the library doesn't have the book.  Are there any other Nancy Mitford books you recommend?
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Post by: bk on December 22, 2018, 12:52:52 PM
Back from Costco, which was a madhouse, but I managed to escape in about thirty minutes and got almost everything.  One of things I don't like about it is that for years they carry what you like and then suddenly they don't.  So, I had to go to Gelson's and get much smaller versions of things that I would normally only need two of.  What a joke.  But all foodstuffs have been bought save for rolls, which I'll get after tomorrow's matinee.  Oh, and tuna for the tuna pasta salad - the one thing I forgot to put on my list.  Annoying.
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2018, 02:13:39 PM
We almost went to Costco today, glad we didn't.  We did a quick stop at Fred Meyer where only the parking lot was an issue.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 22, 2018, 02:20:15 PM
There's one thing at Costco I'm almost in need of (cat litter) but wild horses could not have dragged me into their parking lot on the Saturday before Christmas.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: ChasSmith on December 22, 2018, 02:22:37 PM
I did succeed in making about ten (yes, ten) other stops in the six hours I was out.

I should be awarded a medal for getting back alive. (I'll probably just be given a laurel, and hearty handshake.)
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Post by: George on December 22, 2018, 02:33:48 PM
I'm at the theater and the intermission of our matinee just ended.  Last night's performance went well and so far our audiences have enjoyed it very much!
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Post by: George on December 22, 2018, 02:34:56 PM
After last night's show, I went to my friend pug's house for her annual Yulefest.  It was quite festive and much food and chatting was had by all!
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Post by: George on December 22, 2018, 02:35:05 PM
Back to the show!
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 22, 2018, 03:08:24 PM
A wonderful Indiegogo package was delivered today. Thank you, BK, these are really great.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2018, 03:09:29 PM
Just when I think the sinuses and runny nose have cleared, it revs up again.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 22, 2018, 03:19:19 PM
My favorite holiday commercial!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqEsBmb3K0g
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2018, 04:47:11 PM
We've been playing lots of cards lately. Rummy. It's been fun.


Are you drinking gin with your rummy?
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2018, 04:47:27 PM
Cute.
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2018, 04:50:41 PM
TOD:

I will be getting together with family at my nephew's house. We're having carp, which is regional. In fact, we toured the carp museum here.


I thought your nephew was serving crap.  It sounded like a rather brutal review of the upcoming culinary selections.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2018, 04:51:08 PM
Great poster, Jrand!
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2018, 04:52:38 PM
I fell asleep watching the Abbott and Costello Holiday Hour.  I got about a twenty minute nap.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2018, 04:59:42 PM
Hmmm, the library doesn't have the book.  Are there any other Nancy Mitford books you recommend?

No. I'm new to her. I have another back at home but can't remember the title.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2018, 05:00:22 PM
How is your son enjoying his first Texas Christmas season DR DRUXY?

He seems to be enjoying it.  Settling in very well.

We'll probably have breakfast or lunch together tomorrow.


Sounds nice.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2018, 05:01:45 PM
TOD:

I will be getting together with family at my nephew's house. We're having carp, which is regional. In fact, we toured the carp museum here.


I thought your nephew was serving crap.  It sounded like a rather brutal review of the upcoming culinary selections.

One letter arrangement makes a world of difference.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 22, 2018, 05:02:06 PM
I fell asleep watching the Abbott and Costello Holiday Hour.  I got about a twenty minute nap.

Now there's something I'd love, that I never think of doing, or seeking out -- watching old holiday specials. Christmas and otherwise. I'm an idiot. I would absolutely love that.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2018, 05:02:15 PM
NO!. There is no evening performance tomorrow for A CHRISTMAS STORY??
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2018, 05:02:34 PM
We've been playing lots of cards lately. Rummy. It's been fun.


Are you drinking gin with your rummy?

Just ouzo and beer. Not together.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2018, 05:03:28 PM
That is the only time I could see the show!
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Post by: TCB on December 22, 2018, 05:04:00 PM
Page 4
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2018, 05:04:29 PM
TOD

Not much.  We are staying home.  I will likely be packing.  I might work out at the clubhouse in the morning.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2018, 05:04:41 PM
Let's move on ...
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2018, 05:05:10 PM
Looks like we did. Move on, that is. 
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2018, 05:06:15 PM
It's late but i don't feel like bed yet. I'm listening to the new Michael Connelly novel.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 22, 2018, 05:10:06 PM
I just ate a Marie Callender's turkey pot pie.

Around here we call that:  dinner.

It was exactly what I wanted, all I wanted, and it went down so well with this Beyer Ranch Cabernet 2016 someone so kindly brought over and left without.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2018, 05:11:13 PM
Went to dinner at my sister's favorite place tonight. I had spaghetti vongole, which was well prepared. The kitchen used canned clams and added shells presumably to make it look fresh. It was silly and i said nothing. My German is not that good. It didnt help a dish that tasted good already.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: John G. on December 22, 2018, 05:11:59 PM
I just ate a Marie Callender's turkey pot pie.

Around here we call that:  dinner.

It was exactly what I wanted, all I wanted, and it went down so well with this Beyer Ranch Cabernet 2016 someone so kindly brought over and left without.

Yum.
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Post by: John G. on December 22, 2018, 05:23:14 PM
Good night, all.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: ChasSmith on December 22, 2018, 05:28:33 PM
DR Elmore:  I stumbled across this the other day. Maybe it isn't new to you, but I'd never seen it...
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 22, 2018, 05:29:19 PM
A couple of sample pages (click to enlarge)...
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 22, 2018, 05:29:36 PM
...
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 22, 2018, 05:31:43 PM
Is this what has always been sent out on rental, or is it more recent?
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Post by: George on December 22, 2018, 05:51:56 PM
NO!. There is no evening performance tomorrow for A CHRISTMAS STORY??

No.  The only shows left are tonight, tomorrow's matinee, and Monday's matinee.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2018, 05:54:41 PM
It's late but i don't feel like bed yet. I'm listening to the new Michael Connelly novel.

Dark Sacred Night?  I haven't read Two Kinds of Truth yet.  Maybe it isn't necessary.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2018, 05:56:32 PM
I just put a hold on Dark Sacred Night.  I am #146 of 146 holds on 20 books.
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2018, 05:56:43 PM
I checked out Two Kinds of Truth.
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Post by: Jane on December 22, 2018, 05:58:59 PM
I also put a hold on my other library and am  #222 of 222 holds on 18 books.

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Post by: George on December 22, 2018, 06:00:45 PM
After today's matinee (which had a couple of goobers but otherwise went well), I came in to work to finish our end-of-fiscal year roll-over...the bane of my (work) existence! :P
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: ChasSmith on December 22, 2018, 06:02:28 PM
Tomorrow evening is a good friend's annual (for 20 or more years running, now) holiday bash.

It's always on the 23rd and is almost always populated by the same group of jolly idiots who bring great food, libation, and spirit.

I only mention it because the sudden reminder that this partay is tomorrow night slaps me into reality, or something closely resembling it.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: Jeanne on December 22, 2018, 06:02:41 PM
Hello, everyone.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: George on December 22, 2018, 06:02:45 PM
Our call time is is 6:00, but I let the stage manager know that I was going to be late.  I just did what should be the very last step, then I just need to confirm that things happened the way they should have, then I can leave.  I will definitely get there before the house opens, though.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: Jeanne on December 22, 2018, 06:03:22 PM
I'm listening to A CAROL CHRISTMAS. I can't say enough good things about it. I've been playing it every day.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: Jeanne on December 22, 2018, 06:07:05 PM
I did succeed in making about ten (yes, ten) other stops in the six hours I was out.

I should be awarded a medal for getting back alive. (I'll probably just be given a laurel, and hearty handshake.)

DR Chas wins the award for Patience and Stamina!
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: Jeanne on December 22, 2018, 06:08:00 PM
A friend gave me a hand painted exact reproduction of the poster used for Judy Garland's show at the local Clowes Hall back in 1967....I finally got it hung up over the computer in the dance/entertainment room.....it looks nice.

That was the performance - on Sunday night - when Frances Farmer attended the show and stood up as Judy ran by to open the show....Judy stopped and talked for a few minutes while the orchestra vamped...tickets $4-$10

(https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/48417201_10218432049097719_2011260720028581888_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_eui2=AeF3spGjjFAOZVsnabuMynnuewvfY40m7mM_nfTNy9TLKlK5A4fFxGr7E-SCD0yVZjvLAG5T1M57X1arWybsZzXh95g3xSQG-J9Ym3qeDtIZ2g&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-2.xx&oh=6c5a1c3e4277ca81539531f8bc2ccf39&oe=5CD5AC0A)



I like what's on your walls.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: George on December 22, 2018, 06:08:14 PM
I'm listening to A CAROL CHRISTMAS. I can't say enough good things about it. I've been playing it every day.

I can't remember if mine was being sent to my house or work.  If work, the earliest that I would get it is Wednesday.  But if it's going to my house, it might come today...or Wednesday.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: George on December 22, 2018, 06:09:01 PM
Well, I need to check on things, then hopefully I can leave work soon.

Be back later!
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: Jeanne on December 22, 2018, 06:11:44 PM
Sleep vibes to TCB--but not until you're home and in bed.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: Jeanne on December 22, 2018, 06:12:04 PM
Major health vibes to DR Elmore.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: Jeanne on December 22, 2018, 06:16:08 PM
Also you seem to have a reputation as a well known and admired actor , coukd itbe they were intimidated and felt that you wouldn't want to mingle with amateurs like themselves?

I was thinking something similar. Perhaps they see you as different from them--mature, experienced, and of course handicapped. A silly way to think, but people do. They may have thought you wouldn't want to associate with them.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: Jeanne on December 22, 2018, 06:16:55 PM
TOD:

My Mom's birthday....she would have been 87.....my first of her birthdays in my life without her....

Don't have any plans, but something may come up.  If not, it will be a nice quiet day at home - which is FINE.

Hugs to Jrand!
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: Jeanne on December 22, 2018, 06:19:15 PM
My favorite holiday commercial!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqEsBmb3K0g

I hadn't seen this. Very cute. thanks for posting. It'w now my favorite, too.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: George on December 22, 2018, 07:23:28 PM
Well, I got the roll-over done.  Now, I just need to "close" 2018 and it's REALLY finished!  Whew!
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: George on December 22, 2018, 07:25:27 PM
I got to the theater a liitle before 7:00. ::) That definitly was cutting it close. I think they had to hold the house until I got here, but I'm here and ready to go!
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: George on December 22, 2018, 07:26:07 PM
After tonight's show, I'm going home and snuggling with my cat.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: George on December 22, 2018, 07:26:55 PM
Tomorrow, we have a matinee, then our cast party!
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: George on December 22, 2018, 07:27:30 PM
We just got our five minute call.

Be back later!
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2018, 09:28:10 PM
I got to the theater a liitle before 7:00. ::) That definitly was cutting it close. I think they had to hold the house until I got here, but I'm here and ready to go!

 :o
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: Jane on December 22, 2018, 09:29:04 PM
Have a good evening George.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: bk on December 22, 2018, 10:52:29 PM
Back from a full house, great audience and mostly great show.  It was the Ibsen version because the center light blew out as soon as the first light cue happened.  So in the opening number our leading man has one of three solos in a solo light there - he was in complete darkness, and then there was no center front light at all so things were a bit dark.  It'll be fixed for the matinee.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: bk on December 22, 2018, 10:53:18 PM
My old pal Betsy Slade was there - we did Forget-Me-Not Lane at the Taper and she's in the video, too.  Great to see her.  And also Michelle Lee - we had great fun gabbing.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2018, 11:24:55 PM
Good evening.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2018, 11:25:21 PM
Hi, jan!  Happy Holidays!
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2018, 11:26:51 PM
My old pal Betsy Slade was there - we did Forget-Me-Not Lane at the Taper and she's in the video, too.  Great to see her.  And also Michelle Lee - we had great fun gabbing.


OMG!  I love Michelle Lee.  I wore out my OBC record of SEESAW.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2018, 11:28:44 PM
Why would anyone want to get married three days before Christmas?
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2018, 11:30:46 PM
Wait, let me clarify that.  Why would anyone want to get married?
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2018, 11:38:15 PM
Saturday morning greetings!  Today is a baking and wrapping day for me.  Rice pudding is in the oven and butter is softening for shortbread cut-out cookies later.  I’ll be at the package-wrapping table if anyone needs me...


Ginny, is rice pudding a Christmas tradition in your family?
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2018, 11:43:48 PM
Also you seem to have a reputation as a well known and admired actor , coukd itbe they were intimidated and felt that you wouldn't want to mingle with amateurs like themselves?


Actually, after thinking it over, I believe a lot of it is that I only had scenes with three other actors in the play.  All the rest of my time onstage was narration to the audience.  You always get to know the actors who you share the stage with more than the ones you don’t interact with.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2018, 11:45:01 PM
That is my theory, and  am going to stick to it.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2018, 11:46:09 PM
https://olyarts.org/2018/12/05/a-christmas-story-the-musical/

This is where I got the idea that there was a Sunday night performance.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2018, 11:50:18 PM
It will soon be Christmas Eve Eve.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: TCB on December 22, 2018, 11:57:45 PM
No George tonight.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: George on December 22, 2018, 11:59:13 PM
After tonight's show, I'm going home and snuggling with my cat.

Well, I didn't go directly home.  A few of us went out for a bit, and now I'm home and snuggling with my cat. :D
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: George on December 23, 2018, 12:00:30 AM
Have a good evening George.

Thanks, Jane!  We had a really good show and audience tonight!
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: George on December 23, 2018, 12:02:27 AM
Also you seem to have a reputation as a well known and admired actor , coukd itbe they were intimidated and felt that you wouldn't want to mingle with amateurs like themselves?


Actually, after thinking it over, I believe a lot of it is that I only had scenes with three other actors in the play.  All the rest of my time onstage was narration to the audience.  You always get to know the actors who you share the stage with more than the ones you don’t interact with.

That's very true.  And doing tech for shows, you never get to know the actors unless you actually already know them.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: George on December 23, 2018, 12:05:02 AM
https://olyarts.org/2018/12/05/a-christmas-story-the-musical/

This is where I got the idea that there was a Sunday night performance.

Oh, no!  I had no idea!
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: George on December 23, 2018, 12:05:21 AM
No George tonight.

Finally!
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: George on December 23, 2018, 12:05:30 AM
;D
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: George on December 23, 2018, 12:05:45 AM
And now...
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: George on December 23, 2018, 12:05:58 AM
...since we're so close...
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: George on December 23, 2018, 12:06:10 AM
PAGE SIX DANCE!!
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: George on December 23, 2018, 12:09:05 AM
Topic of the Day:

Christmas Eve, I have our final performance of A Christmas Story, then we have to strike all the props and costumes and set pieces.  There is no actual set, other than the giant real Christmas tree up and center stage.  I don't know who's taking that out. ::)
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: George on December 23, 2018, 12:09:59 AM
After that, I'm going to my parents' house for our family's Christmas and gift exchange.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: George on December 23, 2018, 12:10:57 AM
Christmas day, I think we're all going to my sister's house for a day of relaxation, eating, and card playing.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: George on December 23, 2018, 12:12:06 AM
I think my niece wants to play Monopoly instead of cards, so we'll see what happens.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: George on December 23, 2018, 12:15:39 AM
Well, I really hate to do it, but need some sleep.  Today was a day like no other and I want to recover from it and sleep will help.  Tomorrow will definitely be an easier day...just the show and then the cast party.
Title: Re: THE FINAL SIX
Post by: George on December 23, 2018, 12:16:03 AM
Good night, and have a good Sunday, all!