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Title: MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: bk on March 14, 2005, 11:58:05 PM
Well, you've read the notes, you've marched to the notes, you've stood at attention reading the notes, and now you are at ease and ready to post until the cows come marching home.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: bk on March 14, 2005, 11:59:29 PM
And the word of the day is: PUNDIT!
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: bk on March 15, 2005, 12:07:01 AM
Once again, I think I'm going to toddle off to the bedroom environment so I can get plenty of sleep before Thursday's trip, for which I have to get up at four in the morning.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Tomovoz on March 15, 2005, 12:16:42 AM
After some minutes of thought, I think I would like to be Juliette Mendie.  She is two years of age and has a lifetime and whole world of discovery ahead. Juliette is the daughter of my niece.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Ben on March 15, 2005, 04:34:45 AM
Vixmom asked:

"Is there a certain standard of dress required at the aforementioned restaurant? Are neat jeans and sneakers acceptable?"

You and your DH will be fine in neat jeans and sneakers at both the theatre and Angus McIndoe's. It's a relaxed, casual place so no tie is necessary.

On Saturday I think we're all meeting at the theatre and going out from there after the show.

I will need to think about the TOD.

Oh, that I was a PUNDIT, I could end this post with something pithy, but I'm not so I won't. I'll just say bye for now.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Michael on March 15, 2005, 04:53:57 AM
Larry can you please add one more for dinner on Saturday Night. Bringing a friend with me.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: elmore3003 on March 15, 2005, 05:00:54 AM
Good morning, all!  This week is a mess for me, and I'm juggling work and my social calendar like mad:  a one-act play tonight at 9 pm,  dinner with the daughter of my best friend from college tomorrow, Martin Conor, who directed my adaptation of BABES IN TOYLAND for the Houston Grand Opera, comes in tomorrow from London, and BK arrives on Thursday.  Friday is DRGinny, and Saturday and Sunday are booked with Penny O's show and all the incoming friends from HHW.  Oy!  For a person with one social event every other week, this is amazing.  My mantra this week:  I will survive.

The TOD:  my first impulse was Jane Austen, because she's my favorite writer, but I've decided on Gypsy Rose Lee: what a life she had, and then to have a musical centered around you.  As Jack Benny would say, well!
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: elmore3003 on March 15, 2005, 05:02:26 AM
Larry can you please add one more for dinner on Saturday Night. Bringing a friend with me.

DRMichael Shayne, I'm going to tell them on Friday, when I call to confirm, that there may be as many as 25-30.  That should cover all bases.

Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Jrand74 on March 15, 2005, 05:48:03 AM
Pundit!  It can be dangerous to be one.

ROGER RAMJET made me laugh - but that made me think of SPACE ANGEL which I liked but which was kind of creepy with their Clutch Cargo mouth action.

Hmmmmmmmmm.....TOD.......hmmmm.....  It was a hard choice, but I think I would like to be Doris Day!
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Jrand74 on March 15, 2005, 05:59:59 AM
Here is your Allison Hayes picture of the week.  The cover of the newly released bargain DVD MOHAWK - also featuring Lori Nelson and Scott Brady with John Hoyt, Mae Clarke, John Hudson, and Neville Brand.  8)
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: vixmom on March 15, 2005, 06:23:54 AM
Could I be Paul Newman? Successful actor, long interesting career, plus a race car driver.  Long stable marriage, charitable works, rich and good looking to boot....
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: vixmom on March 15, 2005, 06:24:47 AM
He has even kept his good looks over the years
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: vixmom on March 15, 2005, 06:25:16 AM
<sigh>
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: vixmom on March 15, 2005, 06:31:45 AM
Vixmom asked:

"Is there a certain standard of dress required at the aforementioned restaurant? Are neat jeans and sneakers acceptable?"

You and your DH will be fine in neat jeans and sneakers at both the theatre and Angus McIndoe's. It's a relaxed, casual place so no tie is necessary.

On Saturday I think we're all meeting at the theatre and going out from there after the show.


Thanks Ben... DH will be pleased
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Rodzinski on March 15, 2005, 06:38:21 AM
I think after seeing that picture, my TOD answer is Alison Hayes.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Matt H. on March 15, 2005, 06:39:58 AM
RE: THE CAMERAMAN which DR Rodzinski was asking about last night, I think it's hilarious, Buster's best film under his MGM contract, but I don't think it quite reaches the heights of THE GENERAL, SHERLOCK, JR., or STEAMBOAT BILL, JR.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: MBarnum on March 15, 2005, 06:43:11 AM
DR Rodzinski, thank you for the offer of the Arch Hall Jr. CD copy...but actually I have already arranged for a secret pirated copy to be sent my way just as soon as a certain DR in Indiana receives his copy. LOL!
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: vixmom on March 15, 2005, 06:44:32 AM
How's this for military humor?
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: vixmom on March 15, 2005, 06:47:01 AM
or this?


Military Insurance
submitted by: T.Smith, VA
Sergeant Clark was assigned to the induction center, where he advised new recruits about their government benefits, especially their GI insurance.

It wasn't long before Captain Rogers noticed that Sergeant Clark had almost a 100% record for insurance sales, which had never happened before.

Rather than ask about this, the Captain stood in the back of the room and listened to Clark's sales pitch. Clark explained the basics of the GI Insurance to the new recruits, and then said: "If you have GI Insurance and go into battle and are killed, the government has to pay $200,000 to your beneficiaries. If you don't have GI insurance, and you go into battle and get killed, the government only has to pay a maximum of $6000."

"Now", he concluded, "which bunch do you think they are going to send into battle first?"

http://crazy-jokes.com/jokes/military_insurance.shtml

Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Jennifer on March 15, 2005, 06:53:04 AM
More on the Mario AMERICAN IDOL fiasco:

He was on Regis & Kelly and said that it "just didn't feel right" (being on Idol). He said it's like when you are in love and you inexplicably fall out of love. He said being on Idol just didn't feel right for him. And he had to go with his intuition.

Could this really be the real reason?  I must say that would seem really dumb to me.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Jennifer on March 15, 2005, 06:54:19 AM
DR TCB, re: your Idol question.  Yes the "he" was Simon.  Paula was accusing Simon of disliking one of the contestants (was it one of the twins?).  For some reason I thought that is who it was.  But maybe not.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Kerry on March 15, 2005, 07:06:30 AM
Last night I dreamed I was at Manderley.  And you were there.. and you and you.  Some of it was awful, but most of it was beautiful.  But still, all I kept saying was "I want to go home."  So they sent me home!
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Kerry on March 15, 2005, 07:07:20 AM
TOD-- without some of the problems she experienced in the last decade or so of her life, I'd want to  be Paulette Goddard.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Kerry on March 15, 2005, 07:12:48 AM
As I was preparing my toast this morning (the bread kind- not the kind with the champagne), the doorbell rang and startled me, so the jelly knife shot out of my hand.  "FLYING SMUCKERS!' I yelled.  I thought this sounded like something W.C. Fields would have said or possibly the name of a singing group of Trapeze artists.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Matt H. on March 15, 2005, 07:21:27 AM
I'd have to pick Julie Andrews. She's had such a varied and interesting career, and she seems to be a classy but down to earth lady.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Matt H. on March 15, 2005, 07:23:12 AM
Mario Vazquez has spoken in riddles for two days now about his reasons for leaving IDOL, and nothing he's said yet has been of any consequence. At this point, he's gone, and I'm moving on.

What do you want to bet that tonight's ratings are among the highest ever in the history of IDOL (apart from the finales).
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Matt H. on March 15, 2005, 07:26:51 AM
Easy to remember when St. patrick's Day is if you remember the lyrics to Judy Garland's wonderful rendition of Roger Edens' "It's a Great Day for the Irish":

"Don't you know that today's March 17;
It's the day for the wearin' of the green. . . ."
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Jrand74 on March 15, 2005, 07:28:36 AM
Ah DRMATTH - Julie Andrews was my second close choice!!!

DR RODZINSKI - Allison Hayes is a wonderful choice!

Dream?  I usually don't talk about my dreams - but last night's was so unusual - for me, that is.

I discovered a Record Store on a corner where none had been before.  I went inside and bought ABBA's Greatest Hits on LP for 47 cents.  Then I bought a cassette of a musical version of THE FRONT PAGE starring Billie Burke with music by the Gershwins for $1.27.   And then I woke up.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Matt H. on March 15, 2005, 07:28:56 AM
In fact, mentioning it makes me want to see me laserdisc of LITTLE NELLIE KELLY now. Maybe I should wait two days and watch on St. Paddy's Day.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Hisaka on March 15, 2005, 07:31:05 AM

At last, you’ve got a Tumi’s bag!
Glad to know you like it much.
Safe trip with it, dear BK !
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: MBarnum on March 15, 2005, 07:35:11 AM
As I was preparing my toast this morning (the bread kind- not the kind with the champagne), the doorbell rang and startled me, so the jelly knife shot out of my hand.  "FLYING SMUCKERS!' I yelled.  I thought this sounded like something W.C. Fields would have said or possibly the name of a singing group of Trapeze artists.

LOL! I love that...a perfect swear phrase, and very W.C. Fields!
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: MBarnum on March 15, 2005, 07:37:15 AM
DR Kerry, did you take the Bollywood plunge yet?

Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: MBarnum on March 15, 2005, 07:41:07 AM
Oh, my golly...I just read that Paris Hilton will star in the remake of HOUSE OF WAX.  :'(

Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Matt H. on March 15, 2005, 07:47:43 AM
Oh, my golly...I just read that Paris Hilton will star in the remake of HOUSE OF WAX.  :'(



Remind me to miss it.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: vixmom on March 15, 2005, 07:56:09 AM
Oh, my golly...I just read that Paris Hilton will star in the remake of HOUSE OF WAX.  :'(



She already acts like her brain is made of wax...
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: vixmom on March 15, 2005, 07:57:11 AM
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]FLYING SMUCKERS![/move]

excellent!  I shall immediately steal this and use it often :D
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 15, 2005, 08:24:09 AM
Remind me to miss it.

But...but...what if Paris gets to play that woman who gets preserved in wax?

I think that would be worth a major giggle!
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 15, 2005, 08:31:44 AM
Good Morning!

As for the Topic of the Day...  At first I was going along the lines of  Marie Curie, Queen Isabella, Eleanor Roosevelt, etc...  But then it hit me!

Nancy Kwan!

;D
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 15, 2005, 08:31:52 AM
Military Intelligence -- a contradiction in terms.

Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 15, 2005, 08:33:56 AM
Oh, my golly...I just read that Paris Hilton will star in the remake of HOUSE OF WAX.  :'(



Yep.  They filmed it in Australia and it's already in the can.  I'm not sure if "starring" is the correct word to use, but since she's basically the one "brand name" among the "up and coming" cast...  When she was on Letterman a couple of weeks ago, she already had a clip from the movie.  I think.  Whatever...

 :P
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: vixmom on March 15, 2005, 08:38:25 AM
Yep.  They filmed it in Australia and it's already in the can.  I'm not sure if "starring" is the correct word to use, but since she's basically the one "brand name" among the "up and coming" cast...  When she was on Letterman a couple of weeks ago, she already had a clip from the movie.  I think.  Whatever...

 :P

Flying Smuckers!  Is this because I'm a lesbian?!
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 15, 2005, 08:44:52 AM
More on the Mario AMERICAN IDOL fiasco:

He was on Regis & Kelly and said that it "just didn't feel right" (being on Idol). He said it's like when you are in love and you inexplicably fall out of love. He said being on Idol just didn't feel right for him. And he had to go with his intuition.

Could this really be the real reason?  I must say that would seem really dumb to me.

If this is his real reason, then I can totally understand it.  All the hype.  All the promos.  The whole "machine" that is "American Idol".

At this point in the competition, the outcome - his outcome - is totally out of his control.  The producers start picking theme shows.  All those cheesy group numbers and videos start.  The "judges" just keep doing what they've been doing - and not doing.  And it's the public that chooses "your next American Idol".

Yes, in a sense, the public always chooses the next "Idol", but with the way the whole show has progressed over the past three seasons, it's not such a "simple" competition any more.

Making the show may have been the "thrill" he was looking for, the goal he wanted to achieve.  Being voted the next "American Idol" may not mean that much to him now.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Jennifer on March 15, 2005, 08:45:01 AM
BK St. Patrick's Day is this Thursday!  So you can wear your green outfit on the plane.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Jrand74 on March 15, 2005, 08:48:20 AM
DR JOSE we are not permitted to take cameras into MAMMA MIA! so hopefully you will have your camera phone to record the event on April 10!
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 15, 2005, 08:49:35 AM
OK... Time for me to get some stuff organized around here, and then get ready to head downtown to run some errands before tonight's tech.

Laters...
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 15, 2005, 08:50:18 AM
DR JOSE we are not permitted to take cameras into MAMMA MIA! so hopefully you will have your camera phone to record the event on April 10!

Duly noted.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: bk on March 15, 2005, 08:56:49 AM
I'm up, I'm up.  

Yes, I must remember to wear green or I shall be singing, "I should have worn green, I wore green the last time..."

Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: George on March 15, 2005, 09:03:04 AM
Flying Smuckers!  Is this because I'm a lesbian?!

UNDERPANTS!!
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Ann on March 15, 2005, 09:04:19 AM
Well that had to be one of the most pointless nights of "sleep" ever.  Didn't even come close to drifting off until after 4:30, woke back up at 5:30ish, fell back asleep at 6, woke BACK up at 7:20, fell back asleep from 7:30 to 8, finally woke up at 8:20 and gave up and got in the shower.  Dreams were various and strange and kept winding in and out of each other.  I think I really am catching a cold...my nose is stuffy and my throat is itchy.  
But now I must drink copious amounts of cafffine and go be brilliant and wonderful at my interview, causing them to proclaim "she's the one!" and hire me on the spot.  At least, that's how it goes in my fantasy :)  
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: vixmom on March 15, 2005, 09:06:22 AM
And vixmom, be sure to put unseemly pressure on WFO - after all, he's already missed one signing

Well he's a teacher and he shouldn't be licking people
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: George on March 15, 2005, 09:06:32 AM
If I could be any woman, it would have to be Janis Siegel of The Manhattan Transfer.  I have been a fan of theirs and hers since I was in high school. ;D I just love her voice!
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Jrand74 on March 15, 2005, 09:06:34 AM
Good interview vibes to DR ANN.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: George on March 15, 2005, 09:07:35 AM
~~~Best Interview Vibes, DR Ann!!~~~
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: vixmom on March 15, 2005, 09:09:58 AM
Well that had to be one of the most pointless nights of "sleep" ever.  Didn't even come close to drifting off until after 4:30, woke back up at 5:30ish, fell back asleep at 6, woke BACK up at 7:20, fell back asleep from 7:30 to 8, finally woke up at 8:20 and gave up and got in the shower.  Dreams were various and strange and kept winding in and out of each other.  I think I really am catching a cold...my nose is stuffy and my throat is itchy.  
But now I must drink copious amounts of cafffine and go be brilliant and wonderful at my interview, causing them to proclaim "she's the one!" and hire me on the spot.  At least, that's how it goes in my fantasy :)  

I suggest Alka Seltzer cold medicine Orange flavoured, doesn't make you  drowsy, does make all the cold symptons
go away


[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~~~ EXCELLENT INTERVIEW VIBES!!~~~~~~[/move]
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: MBarnum on March 15, 2005, 09:14:27 AM
Sending good interview vibes to DR Ann!
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 ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  8)  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  [/move]
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Charles Pogue on March 15, 2005, 09:32:53 AM
I don't care why Mario...whoever he is...left American Idol.  How can a nation obssess about something so utterly trivial?

There is no woman I would want to be.  I enjoy being a man.

PUNDIT.  Unfortunately, our culture with its call-in shows and blogs and websites, now makes everyone feel like they are a PUNDIT.  They usually are not.  My favourite show of PUNDITs is The McLaughlin Report.

TUMI.  My business manager about ten years ago gave me a Tumi wallet which is ideal for travelling.  Nice flat size that can also fit in a buttoned shirt pocket, if necessary.  Right number of compartments.  I think I've gone through two of these now and am currently on my third.  Every time one wears out, I buy another.  It's a bit more pricey than the average wallet, but it is just perfect in every way...home or abroad.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 15, 2005, 09:34:06 AM
"The Medium" -- What a wonderful episode...I thought.  This show continues to be thoughtful, intelligent and surprising.  I love it!
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 15, 2005, 09:36:34 AM
If I said Brad Pitt's weight loss for that "epic" was in "Troy ounces", would you say I pundit?

:)
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 15, 2005, 09:40:12 AM
I don't care why Mario...whoever he is...left American Idol.  How can a nation obssess about something so utterly trivial?

Gas -- $3/gallon in near future
Debt -- trillions upon trillions and growing
Military -- Largest budget in history of world and military dying and dying and dying in daily attacks

What's wrong with a little trivial obsession when we're faced with insurmountable (out-of-our-hands) issues?

 :D

Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: vixmom on March 15, 2005, 09:44:12 AM
your Nancy Kwan photo of the day
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Sandra on March 15, 2005, 09:50:55 AM
Good interview vibes for Ann. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

I've been having such a busy Spring Break. Sitting on my futon, watching Arthur, drinking Cherry Coke. There's just so much to do.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: vixmom on March 15, 2005, 10:06:33 AM
Page Three Dance

Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: vixmom on March 15, 2005, 10:08:25 AM
Pundit

1. n. A learned man; a teacher; esp., a Brahman versed in the Sanskrit language, and in the science, laws, and religion of the Hindoos; in Cashmere, any clerk or native official.
2.  someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field

http://www.online-dictionary.biz/?word=pundit&Search=Search

HHW is full of pundits, I ,alas, am not one of them
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: George on March 15, 2005, 10:10:31 AM
HHW is full of pundits, I ,alas, am not one of them

Don't feel so bad, I ain't neither. ::)
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Jennifer on March 15, 2005, 10:31:11 AM
I also really enjoyed last night's MEDIUM.  It is always so interesting to see how her dreams fit into that week's story.  However I wasn't that thrilled with the actual ending (the 14 yr old boy who confessed to murder).  It just sort of ended for me.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Jennifer on March 15, 2005, 10:32:51 AM
Good vibes to DR Ann. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 15, 2005, 10:41:15 AM
DR vixmom - Thanks for my the Nancy Kwan pic!  ;)

That reminds me, I must get my towels altered whilst I'm here in New York.
;D
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 15, 2005, 10:42:44 AM
I also really enjoyed last night's MEDIUM.  It is always so interesting to see how her dreams fit into that week's story.  However I wasn't that thrilled with the actual ending (the 14 yr old boy who confessed to murder).  It just sort of ended for me.

Well...it ended for HIM, too!   ;)
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 15, 2005, 10:43:01 AM
Good Afternoon!

Well, I was hoping to head out by now, but I started going through some mail, e-mail, bills, etc.  So, I ended up taking care of all my "busy stuff" for the week, and now all I have to "worry" about is the show for the rest of my time here in New York City.

:)
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 15, 2005, 10:43:35 AM
DR vixmom - Thanks for my the Nancy Kwan pic!  ;)

That reminds me, I must get my towels altered whilst I'm here in New York.
;D

So...what?  You're getting the "His" changed to "Hers", or vice-versa?

Is it a nap alteration?

Curious minds are agog!
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 15, 2005, 10:44:28 AM
As for "obsessing" over "American Idol"...  It's a spectator sport to me.  Nothing wrong with being a fan.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 15, 2005, 10:46:32 AM
So...what?  You're getting the "His" changed to "Hers", or vice-versa?

Is it a nap alteration?

Curious minds are agog!

No, just a simple shortening of the hem to keep in step with today's fashion, that's all.

;D
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 15, 2005, 10:47:05 AM
OK... Now I'm really going.  Back after tech rehearsal.

Laters...
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: vixmom on March 15, 2005, 10:59:06 AM
DR vixmom - Thanks for my the Nancy Kwan pic!  ;)

That reminds me, I must get my towels altered whilst I'm here in New York.
;D

 Don't forget to accessorize, hat, muff and heels complete your ourfit!!

;D
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Jennifer on March 15, 2005, 11:10:53 AM
Interesting, Charlotte D'Amboise will open SWEET CHARITY on Broadway:

http://www.nypost.com/seven/03152005/entertainment/42525.htm

http://theedge.bostonherald.com/artsNews/view.bg?articleid=73308


I'm curious about Tony nominations.  If the star (Applegate) is injured, can she still be nominated for a Tony assuming she is able to return to the show just after Opening?
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: bk on March 15, 2005, 11:15:14 AM
Ooh, I must look into a Tumi wallet - I may go later today.  I have been running around since nine o'clock this morning, and this is my first break.  Picked up the book copies, picked up the CDs and have them packaged to ship, went to the post office and registered the book package, and picked up my laundry.

I cannot find my wireless mouse.  I know my computer guy configured it for this computer but I have no idea where I might have put it, having looked everywhere conceivable.  I'll do another go-round of looking later today, but if I can't find it, I'll take a trip to the Apple Store in the morning and buy a new one.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Jrand74 on March 15, 2005, 11:20:51 AM
DRJOSE stay away from the television.  Miss Sarah Jessica Parker is ripping off Miss Nancy Kwan in a GAP commercial right down to the three-mirror shot.  It is horrifying to see.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: vixmom on March 15, 2005, 11:23:16 AM
Gun Laws?  We don't need no stinkin' gun laws...

Quote
Texas manhunt after 3 slain in sunroof shooting
Police search for silver or white Jaguar with fancy wheelsThe Associated Press
Updated: 11:44 a.m. ET March 15, 2005DALLAS - A man in a Jaguar stood up through the sunroof and opened fire with an assault rifle on another moving vehicle early Tuesday, killing three men and critically wounding a fourth, police said.

Authorities were searching for the gunman, who was a passenger in a car described as a white or silver Jaguar with fancy wheels, said Cpl. Max Geron, a Dallas police spokesman. The gunman had at least one accomplice — the driver, Geron said.

The shootings happened about 2 a.m. on a highway frontage road near the Southern Methodist University campus.

A police officer waiting at a traffic light at the intersection witnessed the shootings and stopped to help when the second car crashed, police Sgt. Gil Cerda said. Police policy prohibited the officer from pursuing the fleeing vehicle because he already had a prisoner from an unrelated case in his back seat, Geron said.

No motive has been determined, but the shooting happened soon after a fight was reported at a nearby bar. A car reported at the bar resembled the one from which the shots were fired, and police were investigating for a possible link, Geron said.

Killed were Eddie Pech, 36; Bernardo Andrade, 21; and Favio Andrade, 19, all of Dallas, Geron said. Another man was taken to Baylor University Medical Center, where he was listed in “very critical” condition, the spokesman said. His identity was not released.
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Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: vixmom on March 15, 2005, 11:29:16 AM
DRJOSE stay away from the television.  Miss Sarah Jessica Parker is ripping off Miss Nancy Kwan in a GAP commercial right down to the three-mirror shot.  It is horrifying to see.

here's the antidote

http://members.tgforum.com/corafmnoir/flower.html

Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Ben on March 15, 2005, 11:30:53 AM
I doubt that Christina Applegate will be able to return to the show any time soon. The show begins performances April 4th and opens April 21, just two weeks before the Tony nominations are announced around May 9th. Even if it's not a severe break, I doubt that any doctor would recommend her going on stage in a singing dancing role between April 21 and May 4th (cutoff date for shows wanting to be considered for the Tonys). That's not a complete answer to your question but, I'm surmising here, I doubt that she could or would be nominated even if she went into the show soon after it opens unless the majority of Tony voters saw her performance instead of Charlotte D'Amboise's performance, meaning if the Tony voters don't see her she won't have a chance to be nominated.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Jrand74 on March 15, 2005, 11:40:13 AM
Nice link DRVIXMOM.

The "secret" word on the street is that Charlotte D'Amboise has been spending her NY days getting up in the role of Charity and was ready to step in.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Ben on March 15, 2005, 12:16:05 PM
From Playbill On-Line:

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/91751.html

This Saturday's Wall to Wall Sondheim at Symphony Space in New York will be broadcast in its entirety on XM Satellite Radio. If you know someone with a subscription call them up. You can also listen to portions of the day long affair on WNYC Radio which is available to listenf for free on-line at

http://www.wnyc.org/

The XM radio link

http://www.xmradio.com/
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: S. Woody White on March 15, 2005, 12:26:27 PM
Oh, my golly...I just read that Paris Hilton will star in the remake of HOUSE OF WAX.  :'(
She probably thinks the title referrs to getting waxed.  With all her money, anything for free, y'know.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: elmore3003 on March 15, 2005, 12:27:59 PM
I'm curious about Tony nominations.  If the star (Applegate) is injured, can she still be nominated for a Tony assuming she is able to return to the show just after Opening?

I suppose it would depend on whether the Tony judges can catch her performance.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Jrand74 on March 15, 2005, 12:36:02 PM
New York will be so much fun for everyone.  Oh well....maybe next time....and Kander and Ebb reference.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Jane on March 15, 2005, 12:37:32 PM
Jose thanks for the Millions link.  Now I remember the previews and am looking forward to the movie.

NEXT time I’m in NY please take me on one of your walking tours,

Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: S. Woody White on March 15, 2005, 12:40:21 PM
Just caught up on everything...and we're off again, dashing about in order to have more doggy adventures!  Later!
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Jane on March 15, 2005, 12:43:48 PM
Vixmom I wear jeans almost everywhere.
Funny cartoon and joke.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Jane on March 15, 2005, 12:59:39 PM
Ann are you pleased with your interview?
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Jane on March 15, 2005, 01:09:57 PM
MBarnum we had a FedEX delivery today. :D
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 15, 2005, 01:11:57 PM
No, just a simple shortening of the hem to keep in step with today's fashion, that's all.

;D


So....in view of the shortening...."hem" and "towel" aren't euphemisms of some kind?

You're really just taking some towels to NYC for alteration?

:D   :D  :D  :D  :D
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: MBarnum on March 15, 2005, 01:18:04 PM
Today at work is sooooooooooo boring.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Matt H. on March 15, 2005, 01:23:29 PM
In the large scheme of things, yes, AMERICAN IDOL is trivial as is most of what we post here every day. Doesn't keep some of us from doing it daily. Many of us who DO follow the show have natural curiosity over why someone who has talent, looks, and a large fan following and has been touted as one of the favorites to win would chuck it all with the major competition still to go.

As I said earlier in the day, I was very curious about his reasons, but after two days of pussy-footing with the press, it's obvious Mario Vazquez isn't going to reveal his reasons, so I've ceased to wonder any more. If he chooses to tell us, that's fine. But there are 12 people who are still competing that I will be glad to follow their quests, trivial though it may be.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Matt H. on March 15, 2005, 01:27:05 PM
I, too, enjoyed MEDIUM last night. What fascinates me about the show is that the visions/dreams she has don't always fit into her life in the same way each week, and the way the writers dream up scenarios to have the dreams point her toward some reality in the world is simply wonderful.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Charles Pogue on March 15, 2005, 01:34:40 PM
BK, some happy news for you!  My latest issue of Men's Health indicates that thongs are on the way out as a fashion trend.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Jane on March 15, 2005, 01:39:45 PM
Is that for men or women? ;D
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Ann on March 15, 2005, 02:06:45 PM
Back from the interview.
I think it went well, all things considered.  I caved in and took some daytime non-drowsy cold pills before my interiew.  They helped me breath, but they always put me in a fog.  That in combination with my lousy night of sleep meant I was a bit loopy.  But I think I held off on full loopiness until after the interview.  The lady interviewing me seemed pleased with my answers, she smiled a lot...maybe that's a good sign, I don't know.  Perhaps I was babbling like an idiot and she was trying not to laugh at me...
I should hear something Friday or Monday.  I'll keep y'all posted.  
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Jane on March 15, 2005, 02:18:34 PM
Ann-GOOD VIBES VIBES!  If this is the job for you I hope you get it

It isn't working again.  I can't change the color or make it bold.  
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 15, 2005, 02:25:56 PM
Sent on behalf of Jane:

DR Ann:

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~~~~~GOOD VIBES VIBES~~~~~![/move]
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: bk on March 15, 2005, 02:29:56 PM
That is good news indeed, Pogue.  I assumed that at some point women would wise up about the ugliness and discomfort of same.  It did take a while, though, and there will be those who simply continue to believe that the dreaded pantyline should be avoided at all costs, while not realizing that the thong pantyline, that big triangular V heading directly into the butt, is much worse.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: bk on March 15, 2005, 02:30:50 PM
Had a nice luncheon with Miss Tammy Minoff.  I' haven't been able to find two male singers for Friday's event, so it looks like I'll be doing the singing AND playing - very annoying.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Jane on March 15, 2005, 02:34:02 PM
Thank you Ron.  I will check if pink works.  :D

That is so odd.  It didn't even look like I tried to type in pink, yet I can see the codes even if they aren't where they belong
Another thing.  I would have put a laughing face after belong but I can't.  It only puts those at the end of my entire post and I inserted this paragraph..

Bogie is sitting on my lap while I type.  I had to move him out of the way from the workman.  We have had cabinets removed from around the house today and a new chandalier put up in our entrance way.  :D :D
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: bk on March 15, 2005, 02:35:42 PM
I got my musicals box set today, one day early.  I'll be watching Bells are Ringing for sure.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: bk on March 15, 2005, 03:23:52 PM
Now wait just a darned minute - no posts in an hour?  Excuse me, but we'd all just better get off our complacent butt cheeks and RECTIFY the situation.  
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Ben on March 15, 2005, 03:27:39 PM
RECTIFY

But that's not the word of the day

Oh, well

Time for dinner
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: MBarnum on March 15, 2005, 03:36:48 PM
I would post if I could think of something to post about that wasn't trivial.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: MBarnum on March 15, 2005, 03:39:49 PM
After work, in 20 minutes, I will go to Best Buy and pick-up QUEEN BEE and MATANGO FUNGUS OF TERROR.

Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Jane on March 15, 2005, 03:45:38 PM
I had to log into post.  This has been happening a lot lately.

MBarnum ;D
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Jane on March 15, 2005, 03:47:35 PM
MATANGO FUNGUS OF TERROR.  My goodness!  I'm not sure I could watch something with such a title-LOL.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Tomovoz on March 15, 2005, 03:50:03 PM
How could a fungus of terror be trivial?
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Rodzinski on March 15, 2005, 03:53:44 PM
Hey Gang!

Have I told you all lately that I love you?

Well, I'm leaving work now to go tape some footage of a gathering of some of the LION KING cast at Ronald McDonald House. Painting kids faces, making sundaes, that sort of thing. Sorry, Disney haters, the Gal works for Disney Theatrical and they do some pretty good philanthropic stuff around town.

Good Vibes, indeed to you Ann. And anyone else who needs 'em.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: MBarnum on March 15, 2005, 03:54:03 PM
MATANGO FUNGUS OF TERROR.  My goodness!  I'm not sure I could watch something with such a title-LOL.

The title just makes me laugh!
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Jane on March 15, 2005, 04:01:44 PM
My next two days are going to be super busy, plus I’m delivering Meals on Wheels beginning tomorrow.  Around here you commit to 8 days in a row.  Local organizations usually take the delivery for a month at a time.  Since I don’t belong to any of those I’m on the substitute list.  Since I stopped going to the nursing home on Saturdays (I just can’t bring myself to go without Echo and all but a couple of the people I visited have passed away) I’m more available for delivering meals.  I do the lunch delivery, not dinner.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Jane on March 15, 2005, 04:05:43 PM
Hey Gang!

Have I told you all lately that I love you?

Well, I'm leaving work now to go tape some footage of a gathering of some of the LION KING cast at Ronald McDonald House. Painting kids faces, making sundaes, that sort of thing. Sorry, Disney haters, the Gal works for Disney Theatrical and they do some pretty good philanthropic stuff around town.



Rodzinski that sounds very nice.  Have a good time.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: TCB on March 15, 2005, 04:25:53 PM


TOD


Linda Lovelace.




Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: bk on March 15, 2005, 04:28:30 PM
PUNDIT!

Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: bk on March 15, 2005, 04:30:04 PM
Well, I give up - I cannot find the wireless mouse anywhere.  This is SO infuriating on so many levels.  I have looked in every drawer, on every shelf, in every closet - it's probably here, right in front of my senile eyes, but I'll just go buy a new one tomorrow.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Danise on March 15, 2005, 04:34:53 PM
Hi Folks.

I'm a bit late but wish DR Ann vibes for the job as well.  

DR Jane, I'm sure the people who you deliver the lunches to will love you.   :)  Your such a good person.  


 
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: bk on March 15, 2005, 04:40:20 PM
But is Jane delivering lunch to ME?
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 15, 2005, 04:48:08 PM
I don't want to seem too overjoyed about it, but the UPS guy has delivered again:

The Incredibles
The Broadway to Hollywood Musicals Boxed Set!

Happy, happy me!
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: George on March 15, 2005, 05:07:07 PM
And one for Mahler!
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: George on March 15, 2005, 05:07:53 PM
And in honor of today's Topic of the Day, here's the Page Five Dance!!
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: bk on March 15, 2005, 05:42:01 PM
Bells are Ringing is gorgeous - I'm so happy.

We haven't had nearly enough Military Humor, have we?

PUNDIT!

Complacent buttcheeks!
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: bk on March 15, 2005, 05:42:33 PM
Trying to decide whether to go to the Apple Store tonight or in the morning.  Morning would probably be less hassle.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Ann on March 15, 2005, 05:43:01 PM
Speaking of Military Humor, I am watching M*A*S*H...does that count?
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: MBarnum on March 15, 2005, 06:03:47 PM
Here is some military humor: I went to Best Buy and they did not have either QUEEN BEE or MILDRED PIERCE on DVD!

Their computer said that they had 3 copies of MATANGO FUNGUS OF TERROR, yet I couldn't find them. The clerk phoned the guy in the stock room (at my insistence) and the guy in the stock room insisted he did not have any copies of that dvd back there. So I looked on the shelf some more...the clerk told me it would be in the action section (even though it is a Japanese science fiction movie). Still couldn't find the DVDs.  Clerk looked too and then said they must have sold them all. Out comes the guy from the stock room pushing a cart of DVDs. He grabs some off of the cart and puts them on the shelf. I walk up to him and ask him if he has the movie I am looking for. He says he does not and he had just told the clerk that he didn't have it. I look at the shelf that he had just put some dvds on. Guess what he just put on the shelf. 3 copies of MATANGO which he had just said he didn't have. I grabbed a copie,  showed it to him, said my thank you's, and then went and paid for it.

That was neither humorous nor related to the military, but it was quite trivial.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: MBarnum on March 15, 2005, 06:26:46 PM
I think I have been a little grumpy today.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Jane on March 15, 2005, 06:34:32 PM
Thank you Danise.  :-[
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Jane on March 15, 2005, 06:41:14 PM
MBarnum, having had similar experiences I did laugh sarcastically at you story.  I bet the stock person didn’t even apologize (or you wouldn’t be so grumpy).  At least if he had been embarrassed and said something about his brain being elsewhere but chances are he didn’t care.

Enjoy the movie with the silly title.   :D
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Jane on March 15, 2005, 06:45:07 PM
Speaking of silly-George's page 5 dance-LOL.

Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: bk on March 15, 2005, 07:01:31 PM
Just lost a long post thanks to the usual ineptitude of AOL (Error: Can't find website - of course it found the site in the first place and found it again right after it couldn't find it).

I'm may go down to The Apple Store now, that way I can just stay around the home environment tomorrow.  We shall see.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Jane on March 15, 2005, 07:02:13 PM
I was reading a letter to Dear Abby where a puppy may have permanent kidney damage from eating a bowl of grapes.  The letter also warns of the dangers of dogs eating raisins, onions and garlic.  Surprisingly there is no mention of chocolate.   Has anyone heard these foods are dangerous?  I have read to add garlic powder to a dogs food to increase appetite.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Jane on March 15, 2005, 07:19:29 PM
Bruce, if I'm typing a long post I save it on Word until I'm sure it has posted.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Jane on March 15, 2005, 07:19:52 PM
'night.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Charles Pogue on March 15, 2005, 07:23:49 PM
I've heard that it's deadly for cats to eat onions.

And I know just a small of amount of chocolate can be dangerous for dogs.  The late, lamented Cully once got into a box of liquer-filled chocolates that we had received for a Christmas present and had been wrapped, sitting under the tree, us unaware of the contents.  But Cully's sniffer detected them and he tore into them, eating something like thirty out of a box of 42.  He immediately was rushed to the doctor to have his stomach pumped.  The doctor said he had a chocolate river cascading out of his mouth.  

Julieanne used to feed Cully grapes occasionally with no apparent ill effects. But Cully would eat anything.  We nicknamed him Hoover, because he hoover up everything he found on the floor.

Eating raisins can be dangerous for anyone, animal or human.  Yecch!
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: S. Woody White on March 15, 2005, 07:30:36 PM
Vixmom...Funny cartoon...
Yeah, to a point.  Too bad the whole "Don't Ask Don't Tell" legislation was pushed through because of the homophobia of Senator Sam Nunn (D-GA).  Nunn was a right-wing Democrat, life-long.  People forget that little detail.

(It was also a Democratic controlled Congress that passed "Don't Ask Don't Tell."  And it was signed into law by our most recent Democrat President.)
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: S. Woody White on March 15, 2005, 07:32:46 PM
So....in view of the shortening...."hem" and "towel" aren't euphemisms of some kind?

You're really just taking some towels to NYC for alteration?

:D   :D  :D  :D  :D
You should always know where your towel is.  (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.)
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Michael on March 15, 2005, 07:33:49 PM
got the box set today and went through the extras. Too bad they couldn't have cleaned up the deleted numbers. Two faced woman looked better in That's Entertainment 3
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: S. Woody White on March 15, 2005, 07:36:47 PM
In the large scheme of things, yes, AMERICAN IDOL is trivial as is most of what we post here every day. Doesn't keep some of us from doing it daily. Many of us who DO follow the show have natural curiosity over why someone who has talent, looks, and a large fan following and has been touted as one of the favorites to win would chuck it all with the major competition still to go.

As I said earlier in the day, I was very curious about his reasons, but after two days of pussy-footing with the press, it's obvious Mario Vazquez isn't going to reveal his reasons, so I've ceased to wonder any more. If he chooses to tell us, that's fine. But there are 12 people who are still competing that I will be glad to follow their quests, trivial though it may be.
Very good rebuttal, Matt.  I've made no bones about how I dislike the show, from concept onwards.  Still, you made very good points which I have to respect.  Bravo.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: S. Woody White on March 15, 2005, 07:38:38 PM
BK, some happy news for you!  My latest issue of Men's Health indicates that thongs are on the way out as a fashion trend.
Do they say anything about jock straps?

Just curious.

 ;D
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: S. Woody White on March 15, 2005, 07:45:24 PM
I don't want to seem too overjoyed about it, but the UPS guy has delivered again:

The Incredibles
The Broadway to Hollywood Musicals Boxed Set!

Happy, happy me!
And this is not trivial because......????????
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 15, 2005, 07:46:16 PM
I have seen the Gap commercial with Sarah Jessica Parker...  I actually kind of like it.

Of course, I do have to wonder how many of "today's kids" actually get the film/theatrical reference.  They probably think Rodgers & Hammerstein is some new producer/rap/groove duo.

;)
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: S. Woody White on March 15, 2005, 07:46:16 PM
Speaking of Military Humor, I am watching M*A*S*H...does that count?
Yes, very much so.   :D
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: S. Woody White on March 15, 2005, 07:48:45 PM
We haven't had nearly enough Military Humor, have we?
One of these days, we must get der Brucer to tell the story of Pat Boone and the Annapolis Golf Balls.

It puts any story about the Randy Vicar to shame!  Honest!!!
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 15, 2005, 07:48:48 PM
Good Evening!

I'm back at Jou Jou Cafe.  I just had a pretty deelish Chicken, Ricotta and Tomata Crepe, and I'm sipping on a pretty good cup o' Joe.  Or would that be "cup of Jou"?

...Interesting "conversation" going on behind me right now.  Very religious in nature.  A customer trying to preach/teach to the clerk.  However, I have to say, both parties seem to be holding their own.

In any case...
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: S. Woody White on March 15, 2005, 07:51:56 PM
I would like to be Edna Mode.







 8)
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 15, 2005, 07:54:35 PM
Good day today.  I'm glad I got all that busy stuff done earlier this afternoon.  After leaving the apartment, I headed back down to the Chelsea Market to pick up some brownies at FatWitch to send back to Steve in Richmond.  Then it was up to Old Navy by Penn Station/MSG to buy some black socks.  Then up to Patelson's by Carnegie Hall to buy some music.  There was a whole box of used classical vocal music at the front of the store.  I made a cursory browse of the contents - very tempting.  Some true rarities, and most of them were priced at $1.00 a sheet (music).  Alas, I resisted.  To go through the whole box would have taken a good chunk of time - which I didn't have - and who knows how much money I would have ended up spending.  While in Patelson's I did end up helping a new Master's student at Manhattan School of Music track down some music she was looking for.  A) If she's pursuing her M.M., she should really be able to identify songs and aria by more than just their melodic hook, or which recording she has (she had no titles, and garbled the composers' names).  B) I have no idea how some of those clerks at Patelson's get their jobs.  Their lack of basic musical repertoire knowledge is staggering at times.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 15, 2005, 07:56:41 PM
I walked down to Ollie's to get some dinner.  A nice, spicy beef noodle soup.  Lots of star anise - love that flavor.  -And my third or fourth time at Ollie's in the past week or so.  What can I say?  It's good.  It's convenient.  It's fast.  And it's pretty reasonable price-wise too.

Then it was over to Theatre Row to the Clurman for tech rehearsal.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Ginny on March 15, 2005, 07:59:58 PM
I have seen the Gap commercial with Sarah Jessica Parker...  I actually kind of like it.

So do I, DR Jose.  I still think Sarah Jessica Parker should be cast in a revival of Funny Girl.

I have had a l-o-n-g day, starting with an early meeting, pre-travel errands, and a full work day, 12-9.  One of the purposeless punks who hangs out at the library complained about me talking too loud in front of the Grants Information Center.  My boss and his boss explained that I was doing my job.  I want to wear a button that says, "I'm doing my job, why don't you get one?"

It occurred to me today that this weekend's trip will be my 10th to NYC  - how nice to share it with a whole bunch of new friends!
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 15, 2005, 08:00:28 PM
If DR PennyO ever produces/directs any other show in the future - hers or someone else's - be sure to count me in!  I like how she rehearses - and doesn't rehearses.  We concentrated on what needed fixing, and just let the stuff that's been working continue to work.

We started around 6:00, and we were done around 9:00.  We were scheduled to go to 10:30.

Always nice to have an early night.

And the Clurman really is a nice space.  I haven't been in the Theatre Row complex since they remodeled, and I like the remodeling.

We happen to be in the same complex that the starry-cast revival of Hurlyburly is playing in, so there's been a couple of Ethan Hawke and Parker Posey groupies hanging around.  Can you say spillover business?

;)
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 15, 2005, 08:05:47 PM
So do I, DR Jose.  I still think Sarah Jessica Parker should be cast in a revival of Funny Girl.


Hmmm... Interesting prospect.  I think she'd have no problem acting the part, but I'm still not too keen on her singing.  And I don't think she's really sang-sang since her Once Upon A Mattress revival.  And she didn't even really sing-sing back then.  However...

I do believe she does have a bigger vocal talent that what she displayed in Mattress.  I had a feeling that they arranged her music - as well as the rest of the score - to make the show more cute and hip.  I sensed that she could have given more, but the show was so conceptualized that she was limited by the concept.

...Just as long as Matthew Broderick does not play Nicky Arnstein!
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 15, 2005, 08:06:34 PM
PAGE SIX!!!

DANCE!!!!

A lively Rhumba!
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Ginny on March 15, 2005, 08:07:25 PM
During my errands today, I had a pocket of time to make my first visit to Second Time Around, a used CD & video shop near the University of Dayton.  Many of my coworkers are regulars there and I had been wanting to go for a while.  Here are the CD's I picked up today:

Ella Fitzgerald - The Best of the Song Books
Rob Fisher and the Coffee Club Orchestra - Shaking the Blues Away (Good Tunes for Hard Times)
Figure Skating's Greatest Hits - a nice semi-classical compilation
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 15, 2005, 08:08:21 PM
DR Rodzinksi - Which "part" of Disney Theatrical does your gal work in/for?  I've done some work for both Disney Entertainment (World and Land and Ships), as well as the Theatrical over the past couple of years.  Just wondering if it's possible that our paths have crossed.
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Post by: Ginny on March 15, 2005, 08:08:41 PM
...Just as long as Matthew Broderick does not play Nicky Arnstein!

Amen!  ::)

But who should?
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: S. Woody White on March 15, 2005, 08:09:51 PM
Storytime.  Coco and Cici.

It was another afternoon call from Diane, regarding dogs that needed rescuing from the Sussex County SPCA.  This time, she needed help transporting a family of dogs north, to Smyrna just up from Dover.  Three German Shorthair Pointers, a mama and her two pups, had to be transported to a highway rest stop, where they would be picked up by others who love dogs and taken further away to where they could be adopted.

Typical, we thought, to get such short notice.

But when we got to the SPCA pound, Diane and some others with the rescue group were already there, in panic mode.  Someone had arrived before us, claiming to be rescuing the trio, but then rejecting the pups as "not pure-breds" and only taking the mother.  Whoever it was had been confused with der B, which didn't make any sense to Diane or her cohorts.

We were able to clear the air as far as der B not having taken the mother.  Diane determined to find out what had really happened.  Meanwhile, der B and I were committed to a transport job.

The two pups, both girls and four months old, were so very glad to be out of a small kennel cage and with real people!  I'd decided to ride in the back seat with the pups, the easier to keep them under control, or so I thought.  One of the girls, chocolate brown with white paws, was calmer than her sister.  I decided to call her Coco, at least for the length of our trip.  The other pup, creamy white with small dark brown spots, I decided to call Cici, as in Chocolate Chip, as in Chocolate Chip Ice Cream.  She couldn't keep still, she was so excited.  She squirmed in my arms, she nipped at my ears, she tried to eat my seatbelt, she tried to get in der Brucer's arms while he drove us northward, she bounded and bounced around.  She exhausted me!  She was marvelous.

It was dusk when we got to the rest stop.  We got leashes on the two pups and took them for a walk, which turned into a bounce, and then into a much needed run.  They were so happy.

The couple from this very different SPCA that was picking up the pups finally arrived.  They had a van with very clean and roomy cages for transporting the pups, and gave every indication of being true dog lovers.  We gave them Coco and Cici, along with their paperwork, and they told us horror stories about how some of the kennels operate.  And then they drove their way, and we drove back homewards.

Hopefully we'll find out what happened to Mama.  But I'm not planning on it.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 15, 2005, 08:10:39 PM
Hmmm.. The "conversation" is still going on behind me.  The voices have gotten raised a few times, but still a very civil discourse.

But the two gentlemen/customers have just left, so the place is a bit calmer and quiet now.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: S. Woody White on March 15, 2005, 08:14:02 PM
Pics.

Coco refuses to face the camera.
(http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/6810903/89299834.jpg)

Coco faces the camera, but with Cici in front of her!
(http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/6810903/89299826.jpg)
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Post by: S. Woody White on March 15, 2005, 08:16:21 PM
Coco gets wrapped up, Cici gets in a playful nip!
(http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/6810903/89299822.jpg)
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: S. Woody White on March 15, 2005, 08:17:13 PM
How did Guy Haines get into this story???
(http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/6810903/89299831.jpg)
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Rodzinski on March 15, 2005, 08:20:34 PM
Jose-
It is possible. She works in HR for the Broadway Theatrical division. For the last 3-4 years. That covers the touring shows and the Broadway shows, but not the cruise or parks stuff. She'll be out at the show on Saturday.  
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: bk on March 15, 2005, 08:35:05 PM
Back from the Apple Store with my new wireless mouse and extra power cord for the road.  I do believe I'm all set.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 15, 2005, 08:39:21 PM
Hmmm.. The "conversation" is still going on behind me.  The voices have gotten raised a few times, but still a very civil discourse.

But the two gentlemen/customers have just left, so the place is a bit calmer and quiet now.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 15, 2005, 08:39:52 PM
DR JRand and other DRs familiar with downtown Indianapolis - I just got my housing choices for Indy.  There are two hotels to pick from: The Omni Severin, and the Residence Inn (Marriott).

Any thoughts or opinions?

The deal-breaker - or not - for me is that the Residence Inn rooms have kitchens.  But as I've learned from past road stints, I don't really cook all that much while I'm on the road.  But it's on the Canal, and I can earn more Marriott points.

The Omni looks great on paper, or at least on it's website, and I've always loved Omni Hotels, so...

-There's only a $3.00 difference in the rates, so...
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 15, 2005, 08:41:15 PM
Back from the Apple Store with my new wireless mouse and extra power cord for the road.  I do believe I'm all set.

Of course, this now means that under the next piece of paper you lift up will be your "old" wireless mouse.  ;)

Save your receipt?  But spares are always good to have too.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 15, 2005, 08:41:57 PM
Jose-
It is possible. She works in HR for the Broadway Theatrical division. For the last 3-4 years. That covers the touring shows and the Broadway shows, but not the cruise or parks stuff. She'll be out at the show on Saturday.  

Well, maybe we'll have a mini-reunion Saturday night then!

;)
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 15, 2005, 08:44:19 PM
OK - Time for me to head back to the apartment.  Been a sort of longish day, and we have a tech at 1:00 tomorrow afternoon, followed by our First Preview/Public Performance!

-I'll check back in once I'm back at the apartment before heading to bed...  In the meantime...

DRs SWW and DERBRUCER - If between now and the time I log back on you two get more puppies...

;D
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: S. Woody White on March 15, 2005, 08:49:41 PM
I am such a puppy slut!

 8) :o 8) :o 8) :o 8) :o 8)
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: S. Woody White on March 15, 2005, 08:57:04 PM
From another site...

Quote
Q: How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb?

1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed

14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently

7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs

1 to move it to the Lighting section

2 to argue, then move it to the Electricals section

7 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs

5 to flame the spell checkers

3 to correct spelling/grammar flames

6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb" ... another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid

2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is "lamp"

15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that "light bulb" is perfectly correct

19 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb forum

11 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this forum

36 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique and what brands are faulty

7 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs

4 to post that the URL's were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL's

3 to post about links they found from the URL's that are relevant to this group which makes light bulbs relevant to this group

13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, just to add "Me too"

5 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy

4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?"

13 to say "do a Google search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs"

1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over again
Not here, thank goodness!
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 15, 2005, 09:14:39 PM
Tonight's AI:

Constantine, Anthony, Nadia and Vonzell REALLY impressed me.

Bo did not.   He was imitating David Clayton Thomas of Blood Sweat & Tears....imitated him like a second-rate Carnival cruise liner singing waiter.  Anyone familiar with BS&T's "Spinning Wheels' will appreciate the sham of Bo's aping his better.  Bo's go the pipes, but he wasn't original.

The 3 Stooges are worthless.  That's Randy, Paula and Simon the Simple.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 15, 2005, 09:15:22 PM
Best singers on IDOL tonight: CONSTANTINE (what a surprise!), Nadia, and Bo with Vonzell a close fourth.

Worst performers tonight: Anthony (what a surprise!), Mikalah, Lindsey, Nikko.

I'm guessing Lindsey will be eliminated tomorrow night. THough her voice is superior to Mikalah's, she has zero personality or stage presence.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 15, 2005, 09:17:13 PM
And it's our differences that make us interesting!

:D
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Matt H. on March 15, 2005, 09:18:42 PM
Ron, I thought Anthony began brilliantly with pitch perfect tone and supreme confidence, but when he moved off the stool, his voice missed a note quite badly and then he began to weirdly drift off pitch. I thought most of the last few phrases were about a quarter under pitch.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Matt H. on March 15, 2005, 09:20:45 PM
I'm on later than usual because I had to watch the season premiere of THE SHIELD, one of my favorite dramas. Glenn Close has joined the cast this season, and the first episode was up to the show's usual high standards.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: Matt H. on March 15, 2005, 09:22:48 PM
HOUSE was also excellent tonight. For those who are fans of Chi McBride, he has joined the show for five or six episodes as a billionaire who's bought himself into being the chairman of the board of the hospital/clinic where House works. Obviously, they are not going to get along.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: George on March 15, 2005, 09:35:24 PM
I came home today after work and promptly had to go to my sister's to help her put together a set of shelves.  But before I left my house, I opened my mail.  I received a package from Australia and it's my eBay purchase of The Man From Snowy River:  Arena Spectacular!  I hope that I'll get to watch it soon...to judge for myself if it's really "cringe festival," as Tomovoz put it. ::)

Also included in the package was the original Australian cast recording of Prodigal Son.  I have the off-Broadway cast recording just called Prodigal with Alison Fraser, Joshua Park and our very own Kerry Butler.  I've actually had the Australian cast recording on order from Footlight.com since last August!  It still hasn't arrived.  Well, it doesn't have to anymore. ;D I will send an e-mail cancelling the order.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: TCB on March 15, 2005, 09:37:34 PM
American Idol Tonight

I thought the best singers tonight were Bo and Nadia.  I liked Constantine, but his diction was horrible.........

"Jews made me so very hoppy..."
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: George on March 15, 2005, 09:48:28 PM
I've actually had the Australian cast recording on order from Footlight.com since last August!

I just checked my original e-mail response and I had placed the order July 2, 2004!  If I hadn't been able to get it through eBay (and a bit cheaper than footlight.com), I would still leave it on order with them.  I can be very patient.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: George on March 15, 2005, 10:01:51 PM
Well, I hate to do it (and admit it), but I'm pulling a Wussburger.  I'm cold (fortunately, I don't have a cold ::) ) and very tired.  Good night, all!
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 15, 2005, 10:18:06 PM
...Oohh... That's right... "American Idol" was on tonight. Anyone tape it?

-Not that I'll ever set aside time to watch it...  Ah, well..

Guess I'll check the play-by-play, song-by-song on the website.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 15, 2005, 10:21:29 PM
But it was nice to see good comments about Vonzell.  I guess a bit of her "old", reserved self is still in place.  But when the girl lets loose and nails it, she really nails it.  At least she did when I worked with her a few years ago.

Hmm... Now I'm wondering...  If they do a Broadway theme show, will she perform "Candle In The Window" from The Civil War?

-Actually, stuff from Wildhorn's shows would be good choices for them since the material is more pop-inflected and influenced.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 15, 2005, 10:23:44 PM
Page Seven Brought To You By Jose in NYC.

...for 11 more days at least.

Btw, DR PennyO is very excited about opening the show, and she can't wait to see and meet all the DRs and their friends/spouses/partners/etc. on Saturday.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 15, 2005, 10:25:49 PM
OH... And for this page's dance..

A Two-Step

*N.B. - International Ballroom Dance Competition Guidelines will apply.  Please remember, feet must be in motion at all times, and partners must remain in contact at all times.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 15, 2005, 10:49:55 PM
Would the Paso-Doble been a better choice?
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 15, 2005, 10:50:31 PM
Off to the Land of the Wussburgers...

Goodnight.
Title: Re:MILITARY HUMOR
Post by: bk on March 15, 2005, 11:22:26 PM
It's the ATTACK OF THE WUSSBURGERS!

PUNDIT!