Haines His Way
Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on February 29, 2020, 12:43:34 AM
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Well, you've read the notes, the notes resumed, and now it is time for you to post until the resuming cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: INTERCALARY!
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Good morning, all!
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I had planned to sleep an extra 45 minutes this morning. The cats did not.
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My day is a mess. I had planned originally to go to the Big Supermarket this morning, then return and putter around the apartment while I made a lot of vegetable soup. Then I wasn't paid, so I cannot go. Everything in the bank at the moment is tied up on that god damned Ohio property tax payment.
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I had thought about doing laundry tomorrow, but I may do it this morning. I'm still thinking about seeing Emma tomorrow.
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Kitty cleanup is over. I need to get the laundry together and make the bed.
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Everyone must be sleeping late.
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We watched KNIVES OUT last night.
Among other issues, it was a bit too long.
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Good morning, all.
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Up too late last night, so I fortunately was able to get up a little late this morning. Which was nice. And I have only a few things to get done today before our closing show tonight.
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I can hardly believe it’s the end of another month. I swear we just did this!
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This is your extra day - you get ONE every four years! Enjoy!
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I think INTERCALARY was a Bert I. Gordon movie with Joan Collins.
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Closing night vibes for DR CHAS SMITH.
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MR BK's situation reminds me of one I was mired in.
We were doing VAMPIRE LESBIANS OF SODOM in the basement theatre - to sold out audiences and good reviews - and in the upstairs theatre a director from IU [that means he's a genius, folks] was rehearsing the next show LISBON TRAVIATA.
They kept taking our tape deck upstairs and NOT bringing it back. Several times we got to the theatre at call time and had to go upstairs to the booth, unhook the deck and bring it back down - rehook it up and put our tape on - if we could find it.
And on Sunday afternoon, during our matinee he would rehearse what sounded like a quartet of Clydesdale horses right over our heads......
When I called him on it, he just shrugged....I still hate that man and hope he is dead.....Dale McFadden. If not maybe his name will bring him here.
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This is your extra day - you get ONE every four years! Enjoy!
Like getting that extra hour in the fall, only about twenty-four times better.
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We’ve suffered a few such indignities through this run, DR Jrand69, and this show is the “main stage” production in this theater.
Thanks for the heads up on geniuses from IU.
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Good morning, all.
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Nine glorious hours of sleep.
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Should I pack some pandemic lit to take with me next week like Contagion or Love in the Time of Cholera?
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Yet another reason to be glad I gave up Facebook.
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I condole you DR CHAS SMITH.
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From Bruce:
Maybe I'm not being clear here: Stocking up on food, i.e. SHOPPING at the supermarket, is a very different thing than everyone making a run on supermarkets or stores due to hysteria.
Having lived were you get used to pre-storm runs to the supermarket, I was only suggesting it is always a good idea to have non perishable foods at home.
So far I haven't seen any hysteria shopping here.
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I did check out A Journal of the Plague Year.
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From TCB:
I think it is weird that you have to declare your party preference on the envelope, but how do they know that you vote for a candidate from that party on the actual ballot?
I hadn't noticed that, but then I haven't filled in my ballet yet. Keith voted.
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Oh, as George explains it we need to state the party we are voting for vs the party we might be registered as. Oh wait, when we registered to vote here we didn't declare a party. I forgot.
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Should I pack some pandemic lit to take with me next week like Contagion or Love in the Time of Cholera?
It was interesting to watch CONTAGION last night, especially the efforts to track and locate where it started.
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I did check out A Journal of the Plague Year.
Defoe might b e fun. I loved Camus' The Plague.
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I did check out A Journal of the Plague Year.
Defoe might b e fun. I loved Camus' The Plague.
Read that last year.
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Fun bit of dialogue from a Cary Grant movie called Big Brown Eyes
Man 1: What would do if you bought a gift for a girl and she refused to accept it?
Man 2: I dunno. Give it to my wife?
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Two!
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Among the new DVD titles coming to the library is Samuel Barber's Vanessa. Have never seen this. Looking forward to it.
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Fun bit of dialogue from a Cary Grant movie called Big Brown Eyes
Man 1: What would do if you bought a gift for a girl and she refused to accept it?
Man 2: I dunno. Give it to my wife?
;D
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I'm up, I'm up - maybe six hours of sleep.
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Among the new DVD titles coming to the library is Samuel Barber's Vanessa. Have never seen this. Looking forward to it.
I saw City Opera do it years ago. Hated it. Stupid libretto, and I wanted to like the music but didn't much care for it.
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Saturday afternoon greetings!
Should I pack some pandemic lit to take with me next week like Contagion or Love in the Time of Cholera?
Yes, Station Eleven. Arts and culture prevail, more or less.
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Saturday afternoon greetings!
Should I pack some pandemic lit to take with me next week like Contagion or Love in the Time of Cholera?
Yes, Station Eleven. Arts and culture prevail, more or less.
i’ll look for it
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I bought a ticket for Emma tomorrow, and I need to take the clothes pout of the dryers.
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DR Elmore, may I call you about 4:00?
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Saturday afternoon greetings!
Should I pack some pandemic lit to take with me next week like Contagion or Love in the Time of Cholera?
Yes, Station Eleven. Arts and culture prevail, more or less.
Yes to Station Eleven.
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Who wrote the novel Contagion? There are a number of books with the same title.
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Did you check IMDB.com to see if it was based on a novel?
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Hello, everyone.
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Ushered for the world premiere staged reading of the musical "Remember" about, what else?, the Alamo. The chorus had 100 voices, the symphony had 60 people playing. The composer conducted, and a decent set of voices led the charge.
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I have not witnessed any panic food shopping, but my neighbor told me that he shopped several places online for face masks and everyone was sold out. Perhaps the panic is just with masks. Personally, I think people should take this seriously. Not panic, but think about what their needs are. Any of us could find ourselves quarantined. As Jane mentioned, if you have lived in an area that gets severe weather you've probably seen the last-minute run on the stores.
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People were in tears at the end. The real Texans in the audience had heard the story since grade school, and they really got into it.
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I found it sort of half-baked. There were a couple of songs that were effective, and the music was lush, thanks to the symphony, in that "Big Valley"/Copland kind of way. I don't think it has a future. Too much of it was too earnest and a little too cliched.
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I find it interesting that so many people are concerned with masks. They do help some, but are hardly a panacea.
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I found it sort of half-baked. There were a couple of songs that were effective, and the music was lush, thanks to the symphony, in that "Big Valley"/Copland kind of way. I don't think it has a future. Too much of it was too earnest and a little too cliched.
It sounds lush.
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People were in tears at the end. The real Texans in the audience had heard the story since grade school, and they really got into it.
I take it DR John G is not a "real" Texan. ;)
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I did laundry earlier, then made a trip to the nearby salad bar. There are a couple more things I'd like to get done around the apartment, but we shall see.
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Did you check IMDB.com to see if it was based on a novel?
I did and didn't find a match.
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TTFN.
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We watched the 2011 movie with Matt Damon. There is a 2002 film, different plot, with Bruce Boxleitner.
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I have not witnessed any panic food shopping, but my neighbor told me that he shopped several places online for face masks and everyone was sold out. Perhaps the panic is just with masks. Personally, I think people should take this seriously. Not panic, but think about what their needs are. Any of us could find ourselves quarantined. As Jane mentioned, if you have lived in an area that gets severe weather you've probably seen the last-minute run on the stores.
We discovered today that liquid hand sanitizer is sold out except for travel sizes.
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People were in tears at the end. The real Texans in the audience had heard the story since grade school, and they really got into it.
I take it DR John G is not a "real" Texan. ;)
;D
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I warn't born here, but I got here fast as I could.
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Starting "Wings in the Dark," the last of the Cary Grant movies in this set. He costars with Myrna Loy. It's rather melodramatic, but those two are ridiculously good together.
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Let's move on ...
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Three!
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Stumble-through was great, then I went to the bank, stopped at the mail place and picked up the second important envelope, have perused the locked book, which looks great. I'll know more if Grant's gonna actually finish the cover and the dust jacket - he has lots to do but I told him if he left this to others it would be a disaster in the making, so he said he'd work on it for an hour and see what's what.
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BTW, Elmore, the music in Sanditon never gets any better. Dreadful.
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Did you check IMDB.com to see if it was based on a novel?
I did and didn't find a match.
Then it might not have been based on a novel.
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I warn't born here, but I got here fast as I could.
;D
You live in a beautiful area with, for the most part, nice weather.
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Did you check IMDB.com to see if it was based on a novel?
I did and didn't find a match.
Then it might not have been based on a novel.
I hadn't thought it was until DR John mentioned looking for reading material.
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DR John still hasn't responded to my question regarding the name of the author.
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I love Cary Grant and Myrna Loy in Mr. Blandings.... and The Bachelor And The Bobby Soxer.....
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Anyway.....after the contretemps - I made sure that each time Prof. McFadden was directing a show at the Phoenix, I would audition.
He wasn't smart enough to realize that the worst thing he could have done to me is cast me in a show where we would have to work together....which he never did....
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I love Cary Grant and Myrna Loy in Mr. Blandings.... and The Bachelor And The Bobby Soxer.....
So do I.
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I do have a few fb friends who have drastically reduced their "missing" persons posts. I believe it is due to my persistence over the years to open the post and read updates prior to sharing.
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Anyway.....after the contretemps - I made sure that each time Prof. McFadden was directing a show at the Phoenix, I would audition.
He wasn't smart enough to realize that the worst thing he could have done to me is cast me in a show where we would have to work together....which he never did....
;D
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I have a very sick friend that I doubt would survive the COVID-19, not that I am sure she is going to survive if she gets it oh not :( Today on fb she put up an excellent list of things to do to prevent getting the virus. One was of interest to me was to wear a mask. Everything I have read says it only helps to prevent others catching something you have, not to prevent catching it. The recommendation to wear the mask is to keep your hands off of your face. Now that makes sense as I have trouble not touching my face even when I try to remember not to do it.
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WARNING
Hello, TCB here from Ground Zero. I know that you worried about possible exposure to Coronavirus whenever George or Jane or myself signs on to HHW. The CDC is advising you to keep sanitary wipes next to your computer and use them as soon as we show up. Be sure to wipe down your mouse and your keyboard, as well as the computer screen.
Thank you!
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TCB, regarding your reference to Ground Zero, I know that it was a Washingtonian who died from the COVID-19, but do many people feel scared, feel that they are likely to get it?
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As I'm not on FB I don't know what the latest scare tactic or misinformation campaign is going on.
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Jane and George, what do you hear from others?
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I have a very sick friend that I doubt would survive the COVID-19, not that I am sure she is going to survive if she gets it oh not :( Today on fb she put up an excellent list of things to do to prevent getting the virus. One was of interest to me was to wear a mask. Everything I have read says it only helps to prevent others catching something you have, not to prevent catching it. The recommendation to wear the mask is to keep your hands off of your face. Now that makes sense as I have trouble not touching my face even when I try to remember not to do it.
Wearing a mask helps the wearer also. If someone near you sneezes you are less likely to receive their sneeze near your nose or mouth. That's helpful whether they are infected with COVID-19 or not.
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Did you check IMDB.com to see if it was based on a novel?
I did and didn't find a match.
Then it might not have been based on a novel.
I hadn't thought it was until DR John mentioned looking for reading material.
Robin Cook, who wrote Coma, authored a novel called Contagion. That was the one I was thinking of.
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Home from a strenuous night of dancing.
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There were a lot of people there and plenty wanted to dance.
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Well, Cary Grant is blind in this movie, and he's flying airplanes. It strains credulity, until you remember that it's Cary Grant. I believe he could do just about anything that a script told him he could do.
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Page three? Really?
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I fear that Grant didn't do the cover and that's all going to be up to Doug now. I can't just send this to the publisher without being fully designed, as they're completely inept.
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I'm afraid I've been hoodwinked again by a review for a Blu-ray from my least favorite Blu-ray site. For the newest version of The Twilight Zone. I'm three episodes in and these people do not have a clew. Each of these three episodes is so preachy and heavy-handed, they're no fun, and they're kind of ineptly done. Jordan Peele as Rod Serling is - not Rod Serling. They're bloated and overlong, too. I mean this reviewer RAVED about every aspect. He's now on my never buy anything he likes list.
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EVER.
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I've had two sandwiches, some shrimp and that's about it.
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When A.E. Hotchner died a week or so ago, it may me want to catch up on some of his work.
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I am listening to him reading "Paul and Me," which is his account of his 50+ year friendship with Paul Newman.
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I'm also starting to watch King of the Hill again for the first time since it came out. It was based on his memoir of growing up during the Depression. And I remember absolutely nothing about the movie. Karen Allen is in it. A very young Adrian Brody, Spaulding Gray, Lauryn Hill from the Fugees and Elizabeth McGovern are also in the cast.
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Four!
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Hello, 1 guest!
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Discovered another fine composer - this one Dutch - matthijs vermeulen
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I need to get to bed.
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Good night, all.
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Good night!
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All!
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Apparently it was a very good show tonight.
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I gotta tell you.
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WARNING
Hello, TCB here from Ground Zero. I know that you worried about possible exposure to Coronavirus whenever George or Jane or myself signs on to HHW. The CDC is advising you to keep sanitary wipes next to your computer and use them as soon as we show up. Be sure to wipe down your mouse and your keyboard, as well as the computer screen.
Thank you!
😂 😊 💜
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Jane and George, what do you hear from others?
I am actually closer to the case in Portland than Seattle where people might be a bit more concerned. I don't see people walking around with masks on yet.
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Did you check IMDB.com to see if it was based on a novel?
I did and didn't find a match.
Then it might not have been based on a novel.
I hadn't thought it was until DR John mentioned looking for reading material.
Robin Cook, who wrote Coma, authored a novel called Contagion. That was the one I was thinking of.
I recall the movie Coma. Looking up his novels I see he wrote another book about a plague called Outbreak.
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I have a very sick friend that I doubt would survive the COVID-19, not that I am sure she is going to survive if she gets it oh not :( Today on fb she put up an excellent list of things to do to prevent getting the virus. One was of interest to me was to wear a mask. Everything I have read says it only helps to prevent others catching something you have, not to prevent catching it. The recommendation to wear the mask is to keep your hands off of your face. Now that makes sense as I have trouble not touching my face even when I try to remember not to do it.
Wearing a mask helps the wearer also. If someone near you sneezes you are less likely to receive their sneeze near your nose or mouth. That's helpful whether they are infected with COVID-19 or not.
Very true.
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As I'm not on FB I don't know what the latest scare tactic or misinformation campaign is going on.
I think it is similar to the news. I am seeing information shared as people want updates on what is happening. I have seen those who try to downplay it and say it isn't as bad as the flu and wonder what all the fuss is about. I think now those same people are realizing the fuss is that we still have a chance of stopping another respiratory illness.
Then there are all the political posts.
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Well, Cary Grant is blind in this movie, and he's flying airplanes. It strains credulity, until you remember that it's Cary Grant. I believe he could do just about anything that a script told him he could do.
;D
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There were a lot of people there and plenty wanted to dance.
Were they all women? 😎
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Did you check IMDB.com to see if it was based on a novel?
I did and didn't find a match.
Then it might not have been based on a novel.
I hadn't thought it was until DR John mentioned looking for reading material.
Robin Cook, who wrote Coma, authored a novel called Contagion. That was the one I was thinking of.
I recall the movie Coma. Looking up his novels I see he wrote another book about a plague called Outbreak.
Was OUTBREAK the one that they turned into a film with Dustin Hoffman? I remember that film for the scene of the slow-motion expelling of spittle and phlegm in the movie theater.
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Page 4? Seriously?
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Where is everyone?
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WARNING
Hello, TCB here from Ground Zero. I know that you worried about possible exposure to Coronavirus whenever George or Jane or myself signs on to HHW. The CDC is advising you to keep sanitary wipes next to your computer and use them as soon as we show up. Be sure to wipe down your mouse and your keyboard, as well as the computer screen.
Thank you!
My warning did not mean you were suppose to delete your posts when you leave!
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I should have worked on my lines tonight.
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Instead, I watched MURDER SHE WROTE reruns.
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Well, they both involve murder.
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Mayor Pete Buttigieg is coming to Seattle on Friday night.
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I would really like to go.....
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...but I hate the thought of fighting Friday night rush hour traffic.
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Not to mention the crowd at the event.
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A couple of thousand butts is all I get to see.
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And there is the parking problems up there.
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They haven’t even announced where it is being held.
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PAGE FIVE!
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Just getting home, George?
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Besides, Friday night I need to be working on my lines.
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Everyone must be sleeping late.
I fell asleep and slept in, and then had to get up quickly to go to my parents' for our weekly-ish family dinner.
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After I left there, I worked concessions at the Washington Center, and now I'm home.
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Hi, Tom.
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Is CONTAGION available for streaming? Is that how everyone has been watching it?
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Just getting home, George?
Yup. I drove through Jack-in-the-Box for a quick dinner (a fish sandwich), and when I got home, I had to feed my cat.
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Is CONTAGION available for streaming? Is that how everyone has been watching it?
I thought I had tuned into the movie, but it turned out to be the news.
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Is CONTAGION available for streaming? Is that how everyone has been watching it?
I thought I had tuned into the movie, but it turned out to be the news.
Don't you hate it when that happens?? :o
;)
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Were all the dancers from Olympia?
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My friend Mick and his wife have the Centralia Ballet Academy.
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I think they have performed there before.
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Were all the dancers from Olympia?
Yes, it was essentially a dance recital for a particular ballet/dance school here in Olympia.
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Fun bit of dialogue from a Cary Grant movie called Big Brown Eyes
Man 1: What would do if you bought a gift for a girl and she refused to accept it?
Man 2: I dunno. Give it to my wife?
:))
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Who wrote the novel Contagion? There are a number of books with the same title.
And movies.
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Good night, George.
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Jane and George, what do you hear from others?
So far, only rumors and national news reports. I haven't taken the time to watch very much local news.
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Good night, George.
Good night, Tom.
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Did you check IMDB.com to see if it was based on a novel?
I did and didn't find a match.
Then it might not have been based on a novel.
I hadn't thought it was until DR John mentioned looking for reading material.
Robin Cook, who wrote Coma, authored a novel called Contagion. That was the one I was thinking of.
I recall the movie Coma. Looking up his novels I see he wrote another book about a plague called Outbreak.
Was OUTBREAK the one that they turned into a film with Dustin Hoffman? I remember that film for the scene of the slow-motion expelling of spittle and phlegm in the movie theater.
Different author and story.
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Besides, Friday night I need to be working on my lines.
Probably a better idea.
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Is CONTAGION available for streaming? Is that how everyone has been watching it?
I think that is how we watched it. I don't pay attention. We had to pay for it.
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Is CONTAGION available for streaming? Is that how everyone has been watching it?
I thought I had tuned into the movie, but it turned out to be the news.
;D
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Hi, Jane.
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Let's...
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...at...
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...least...
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...get...
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...to...
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...the...
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PAGE SIX DANCE!! :D