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Title: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: bk on November 07, 2021, 12:19:09 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes gained an hour, and now it is time for you to post until the gaining and hour cows come home.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: bk on November 07, 2021, 12:22:13 AM
And the word of the day is: PHILOCALIST!
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: bk on November 07, 2021, 01:03:47 AM
Clocks are reset and darling George has disappeared off the face of haineshisway.com
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: George on November 07, 2021, 02:09:44 AM
Clocks are reset and darling George has disappeared off the face of haineshisway.com

Only for the nonce. ;) It's nice to missed. 
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: George on November 07, 2021, 02:10:32 AM
Yesterday, I went to my mom's to help swap a couple of recliner chairs.  The one in her TV room needed to be taken out and put in the garage, and the one that was in the garage needed to be brought in to replace it.  We got that done, and then she decided to move a little bench out into the garage, so we did that, too. 
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: George on November 07, 2021, 02:11:59 AM
Then, instead of just cooking me something to eat (the rest of the family had other plans, so it was just me today), she thought that it would be nice to actually go out to eat, so we went to one if the local Mayan Mexican Restaurants (https://www.mayanmexican.com/marvin-rd/).  She insisted on paying as a thanks for helping with the chairs and the bench.  We both ate too much of the chips and salsa before our meals came, so we had a lot of leftovers, which I took home.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: George on November 07, 2021, 02:13:27 AM
Then after dinner, my mom wanted to go to the Red Wind Casino and play for a while.  I told her that I made a lot in tips the night before (it turned out to be $75!), so I could play with that.  When I lost all my money ::) my mom gave me some more to use.  We were there for four hours! :o I did end up cashing in my ticket with $80 on it, but I did lose the money that my mom gave me, so I didn't actually break even, or make a profit.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: George on November 07, 2021, 02:13:50 AM
But it was kind of fun, and my mom really enjoys going there.  She and her friend Mona go every once in a while.  Anyway, we left and I dropped her off at her house and came home.  I started to read a new book on my Kindle and then promptly fell asleep for a few hours, and now I have finally woken up to go back to sleep again...again.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: George on November 07, 2021, 02:14:18 AM
And that was my day yesterday. :)
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: George on November 07, 2021, 02:14:50 AM
Now, I'm going to ketchup on all of yesterday's posts before I go back to sleep.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: George on November 07, 2021, 02:16:03 AM
Larry, that was a wonderful Amazon review for Eileen!
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: George on November 07, 2021, 02:18:04 AM
Glad you got your DVD, Singdaw!
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: George on November 07, 2021, 02:19:57 AM
Jane, I was thinking about asking if I could drive a comparable automatic to see what the rest of the car is like.  I don't know when I'll have time to do that, though.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: George on November 07, 2021, 02:21:59 AM
And that blue is the color of the car that's coming in. I didn't get to make any choices, only if I wanted them to hold what they're getting or not.  And I really like that color, too.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: George on November 07, 2021, 02:23:35 AM
~~~Vibes for Singdaw's Uncle and His Knee!!~~~
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: George on November 07, 2021, 02:29:02 AM
Jane, I don't know what the specific interior colors are...yet.  It'll be the "Black Sport Cloth."  The example on the website has a red exterior and red colors with the black:

(https://www.subaru.com/content/dam/subaru/vehicles/2022/IMP/vsp/dynamic-int-color/BSC.jpg.transform/x736/image.jpg)

So I would hope that it has blue to match the color I'll be getting.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: George on November 07, 2021, 02:30:20 AM
But the red cloth and the blue exterior might make a nice combo.  I'll find out soon enough.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: George on November 07, 2021, 02:52:31 AM
Today, I have no plans except to make a DVD for my niece and to watch some shows recorded on my DVR.  We'll see if anything else pops up.  And now, I'm going to bed...again.

Have a good day, all!
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: elmore3003 on November 07, 2021, 04:03:21 AM
Good morning, all!
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: elmore3003 on November 07, 2021, 04:04:30 AM
I have begun the laundry, and the cats are fed. They are happy, but I am not so happy at the moment.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: elmore3003 on November 07, 2021, 04:07:32 AM
Annabelle's feeling good and she and Stella are a but too frisky this morning. So far, Annabelle's leaping from table to dresser to filing cabinet has resulted in my cup of coffee splashed all over the table, and a cup containing pens, scissors, letter opener and other paraphernalia on top of the filing cabinet knocked over and spilled all over the floor.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: elmore3003 on November 07, 2021, 05:40:31 AM
Everything's in the dryers, the bed is made, and the kitty cleanup, including most of Annabelle's mess, is finished.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: Donald on November 07, 2021, 06:18:41 AM
Happy Sunday everyone....we have a new Broadway Radio Show now up on the site for your listening pleasure.  I am joined by the always fun KAREN MASON as we chat about her brand new album Let The Music Play.  It's a great conversation and you'll hear several tracks from the new album as well.....ENJOY!

http://www.haineshisway.com/the-broadway-radio-show-2/

Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: Ginny on November 07, 2021, 07:07:19 AM
Sunday morning greetings!  Richard has returned to the Dayton Church, but I’m not ready to venture back there.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: Ginny on November 07, 2021, 07:07:55 AM
DR Elmore, were you able to open the link I emailed to you?
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: Laura on November 07, 2021, 07:27:03 AM
Good morning.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: Laura on November 07, 2021, 07:31:14 AM
Last night, TCB asked: How do you ruin fried rice?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53me-ICi_f8
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: elmore3003 on November 07, 2021, 07:40:46 AM
DR Elmore, were you able to open the link I emailed to you?

Sadly, no.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: Ginny on November 07, 2021, 07:43:16 AM
OK, I’ll try something else…
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: elmore3003 on November 07, 2021, 08:03:18 AM
Got it! I always liked Hank. We was a trie mensch.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: Ginny on November 07, 2021, 08:05:14 AM
Got it! I always like Hank. We was a trie mensch.

I thought you’d want to know.  Didn’t he sit at the table with us at that dinner at the Fitton Center?
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: Jrand74 on November 07, 2021, 08:18:01 AM
Rehearsal vibes for MR BK & Co.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: Jrand74 on November 07, 2021, 08:18:14 AM
Vibes for the uncle of DR singdaw.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: Jrand74 on November 07, 2021, 08:18:58 AM
My new computer chair should arrive sometime this week.

My uncle's quarantine at the Rehab Center is up on Tuesday, so we will be able to make short visits.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: ChasSmith on November 07, 2021, 08:19:20 AM
Good morning, all.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: Jrand74 on November 07, 2021, 08:19:20 AM
There a couple of sort of funny skits on SNL last night.....
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: elmore3003 on November 07, 2021, 08:19:54 AM
Got it! I always liked Hank. We was a trie mensch.

I thought you’d want to know.  Didn’t he sit at the table with us at that dinner at the Fitton Center?

He did. It was the first time I'd seen him since 1972.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: Jrand74 on November 07, 2021, 08:20:05 AM
I made tacos for Sunday......I only used 1 lb. of ground beef so I will only have to eat them today and tomorrow....in theory.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: elmore3003 on November 07, 2021, 08:20:52 AM
I'm waiting on Amazon Fresh.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: Jrand74 on November 07, 2021, 08:21:14 AM
(https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/255046583_10227479403555926_1797824755104752676_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=OUyQNxv63QQAX8GmqeK&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.xx&oh=42a596716d48b2fc9aa60edd4eb4c8c0&oe=618D39E5)
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: ChasSmith on November 07, 2021, 08:21:33 AM
I was just sitting here thinking about how hungry I am, and tacos sound great. I'll be there in about an hour.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: ChasSmith on November 07, 2021, 08:46:22 AM
So, DR ChasSmith, how about that Fantasticks last night? (I hear you ask)

Worst ever. At least, of those I've seen live. A total fail. A few of the actors had potential to be pretty good in their roles. But there was no direction. And the music direction (notably, the piano playing by the music director) was completely inept. Shockingly so. It might even take the prize for being the worst realization of the score ever.

But as I said I would, I thoroughly enjoyed myself.

Sadly, this was foreshadowed at the diner beforehand. The cheeseburger deluxe was way overcooked, and they don't know from cole slaw -- I could only get through two bites of the glop, and it was a huge serving. However, the bacon on the burger, the fries, and the coffee were all great.

So, a mixed evening. But it was still great to be out and about.

Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: ChasSmith on November 07, 2021, 08:49:06 AM
No harp. As expected. Thankfully, no bass or drums either. (I do not like the "orchestrated" versions.)

But seriously, no harpist could have played with that person.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: Jane on November 07, 2021, 09:33:39 AM
DR Singdaw at 80, I hope a way is found to help your uncle.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: Jane on November 07, 2021, 09:34:36 AM
From DR TCB:

Quote
Taking that damn thing off the wall, is the main reason the clock does not work.

 :D 
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: Jane on November 07, 2021, 09:37:21 AM
Jane, I was thinking about asking if I could drive a comparable automatic to see what the rest of the car is like.  I don't know when I'll have time to do that, though.

I really think you should make the time as buying a new car is a big decision.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: Jane on November 07, 2021, 09:38:30 AM
And that blue is the color of the car that's coming in. I didn't get to make any choices, only if I wanted them to hold what they're getting or not.  And I really like that color, too.

Most often, to be anyway, it comes down to either accepting the color option available or passing.  Only once have I ever been able to pick the color ahead of getting the car.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: Jane on November 07, 2021, 09:39:23 AM
Jane, I don't know what the specific interior colors are...yet.  It'll be the "Black Sport Cloth."  The example on the website has a red exterior and red colors with the black:

(https://www.subaru.com/content/dam/subaru/vehicles/2022/IMP/vsp/dynamic-int-color/BSC.jpg.transform/x736/image.jpg)

So I would hope that it has blue to match the color I'll be getting.

So likely all black or black with the blue.  Black & blue are pretty together.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: Jane on November 07, 2021, 09:40:06 AM
But the red cloth and the blue exterior might make a nice combo.  I'll find out soon enough.

I just guessed blue.  It will be a fun surprise whatever it is :)
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: Jane on November 07, 2021, 09:40:31 AM
Sunday morning greetings!  Richard has returned to the Dayton Church, but I’m not ready to venture back there.

I don't blame you.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: Jane on November 07, 2021, 09:41:08 AM
Last night, TCB asked: How do you ruin fried rice?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53me-ICi_f8


;D
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: Jane on November 07, 2021, 09:41:22 AM
I have had bad fried rice too many times.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: Jane on November 07, 2021, 09:41:47 AM
My new computer chair should arrive sometime this week.

My uncle's quarantine at the Rehab Center is up on Tuesday, so we will be able to make short visits.

Excellent.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: elmore3003 on November 07, 2021, 09:46:17 AM
DR ChasSmith, I was curious about last night's theatre experience, but I forgot, given the laundry and the Amazon delivery, to bring up the question.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: elmore3003 on November 07, 2021, 09:47:23 AM
I must now schedule two Access-a-Rides tomorrow. Let's hope I do better with these than last week's failure.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: Jane on November 07, 2021, 09:49:51 AM
DR Laura did you find the video of Uncle Roger making proper fried rice?
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: elmore3003 on November 07, 2021, 10:30:44 AM
Both trips tomorrow scheduled. Time for a lie-down with the kitties.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: Jane on November 07, 2021, 10:59:38 AM
David Rosenfelt, author and dog rescuer, that I follow on Facebook put up a funny video this morning.  A number of his dogs decided to wake him at 4:30 instead of 5:30 and boy are they vocal about it  ;D

Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: Jane on November 07, 2021, 10:59:49 AM
I think you have to be on FB to open this, not sure since he is a public figure.
https://www.facebook.com/davidrosenfelt/posts/430861501731648

Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: Jane on November 07, 2021, 10:59:57 AM
I am positive he has more dogs than shown in the video.  At the time he and his wife moved from California to Main they had 25 dogs, mostly seniors.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2021, 11:31:40 AM
Page three
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2021, 11:32:44 AM
George, I talked to Jen York who directed CLUE, and she said most of the cast doesn't come out front because of Covid.  Did anyone come out while you were there?
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: George on November 07, 2021, 11:33:25 AM
So, DR ChasSmith, how about that Fantasticks last night? (I hear you ask)

Worst ever. At least, of those I've seen live. A total fail. A few of the actors had potential to be pretty good in their roles. But there was no direction. And the music direction (notably, the piano playing by the music director) was completely inept. Shockingly so. It might even take the prize for being the worst realization of the score ever.

But as I said I would, I thoroughly enjoyed myself.

Sadly, this was foreshadowed at the diner beforehand. The cheeseburger deluxe was way overcooked, and they don't know from cole slaw -- I could only get through two bites of the glop, and it was a huge serving. However, the bacon on the burger, the fries, and the coffee were all great.

So, a mixed evening. But it was still great to be out and about.

No harp. As expected. Thankfully, no bass or drums either. (I do not like the "orchestrated" versions.)

But seriously, no harpist could have played with that person.

But ChasSmith, did they add mothers??  I've seen two different productions by the same director/music director where he added mothers and split the fathers' lines between them. :o

:P
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: George on November 07, 2021, 11:34:51 AM
George, I talked to Jen York who directed CLUE, and she said most of the cast doesn't come out front because of Covid.  Did anyone come out while you were there?

I saw a couple people, but don't remember who.  They weren't Deya, Dana, or Colonel Mustard (I forget his real name).
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2021, 11:45:58 AM
George, I talked to Jen York who directed CLUE, and she said most of the cast doesn't come out front because of Covid.  Did anyone come out while you were there?

I saw a couple people, but don't remember who.  They weren't Deya, Dana, or Colonel Mustard (I forget his real name).


It made sense.  I guess I just didn't think about it at the time.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: George on November 07, 2021, 11:48:07 AM
Oh, well.  There will be a next time. :)
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: bk on November 07, 2021, 12:14:22 PM
I'm up, I'm up - nine hours of good sleep.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: ChasSmith on November 07, 2021, 12:17:31 PM
So, DR ChasSmith, how about that Fantasticks last night? (I hear you ask)

Worst ever. At least, of those I've seen live. A total fail. A few of the actors had potential to be pretty good in their roles. But there was no direction. And the music direction (notably, the piano playing by the music director) was completely inept. Shockingly so. It might even take the prize for being the worst realization of the score ever.

But as I said I would, I thoroughly enjoyed myself.

Sadly, this was foreshadowed at the diner beforehand. The cheeseburger deluxe was way overcooked, and they don't know from cole slaw -- I could only get through two bites of the glop, and it was a huge serving. However, the bacon on the burger, the fries, and the coffee were all great.

So, a mixed evening. But it was still great to be out and about.

No harp. As expected. Thankfully, no bass or drums either. (I do not like the "orchestrated" versions.)

But seriously, no harpist could have played with that person.

But ChasSmith, did they add mothers??  I've seen two different productions by the same director/music director where he added mothers and split the fathers' lines between them. :o

:P

ADD mothers, so that there were four parents? Or change the fathers to mothers?

This was just the standard book, with only Tom Jones' latest script tweaks. If you saw it done that way in the past, it might not have been sanctioned. But Tom only recently completed his gender switch version, and as far as I know, its premiere performance just happened within the past month or two.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: John G. on November 07, 2021, 12:41:22 PM
Good afternoon, all.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: John G. on November 07, 2021, 12:42:06 PM
Annabelle's feeling good and she and Stella are a but too frisky this morning. So far, Annabelle's leaping from table to dresser to filing cabinet has resulted in my cup of coffee splashed all over the table, and a cup containing pens, scissors, letter opener and other paraphernalia on top of the filing cabinet knocked over and spilled all over the floor.

A Butt Too Frisky is the name of my next novel.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: John G. on November 07, 2021, 12:42:32 PM
Or maybe Frisky Butt is a good stage name.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: John G. on November 07, 2021, 12:43:19 PM
Glad you enjoyed The Fantastiks, ChasSmith.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: John G. on November 07, 2021, 12:43:36 PM
In all its glory.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: John G. on November 07, 2021, 12:44:02 PM
Arm is still sore.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: elmore3003 on November 07, 2021, 01:22:54 PM
I take lousy photos with my phone, but here's my attempt to get a photo of my framed Victor Herbert letter from Rob Berman's mother.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: George on November 07, 2021, 02:11:30 PM
So, DR ChasSmith, how about that Fantasticks last night? (I hear you ask)

Worst ever. At least, of those I've seen live. A total fail. A few of the actors had potential to be pretty good in their roles. But there was no direction. And the music direction (notably, the piano playing by the music director) was completely inept. Shockingly so. It might even take the prize for being the worst realization of the score ever.

But as I said I would, I thoroughly enjoyed myself.

Sadly, this was foreshadowed at the diner beforehand. The cheeseburger deluxe was way overcooked, and they don't know from cole slaw -- I could only get through two bites of the glop, and it was a huge serving. However, the bacon on the burger, the fries, and the coffee were all great.

So, a mixed evening. But it was still great to be out and about.

No harp. As expected. Thankfully, no bass or drums either. (I do not like the "orchestrated" versions.)

But seriously, no harpist could have played with that person.

But ChasSmith, did they add mothers??  I've seen two different productions by the same director/music director where he added mothers and split the fathers' lines between them. :o

:P

ADD mothers, so that there were four parents? Or change the fathers to mothers?

This was just the standard book, with only Tom Jones' latest script tweaks. If you saw it done that way in the past, it might not have been sanctioned. But Tom only recently completed his gender switch version, and as far as I know, its premiere performance just happened within the past month or two.

Both productions that I saw had four parents instead of just two dads.  The director attempted another production and announced the addition of mothers without getting the rights and they were sent a cease and desist letter and had to fire the women and present it as written...as it should be!  He didn't get permission for the two productions that I saw, but he didn't get caught with those.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: George on November 07, 2021, 02:12:18 PM
I take lousy photos with my phone, but here's my attempt to get a photo of my framed Victor Herbert letter from Rob Berman's mother.

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6675.0;attach=13113)

That's so cool, Larry!
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: Laura on November 07, 2021, 02:20:30 PM
That's wonderful, Elmore.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: singdaw on November 07, 2021, 02:45:30 PM
Love the letter, DR elmore3003. Thanks for sharing the photo.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: singdaw on November 07, 2021, 02:46:01 PM
I've been running all weekend, but haven't crossed nearly enough items off my list.      :P
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: singdaw on November 07, 2021, 02:46:41 PM
What I would really like to do is make a vat of split pea soup.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: singdaw on November 07, 2021, 02:46:55 PM
But I forgot to buy the split peas.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: singdaw on November 07, 2021, 02:47:12 PM
So that would be kind of a challenge.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: singdaw on November 07, 2021, 02:55:45 PM
I don't particularly like going on and off Daylight Savings Time, but there's nothing to be done about it, I suppose.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: Jrand74 on November 07, 2021, 03:00:45 PM
All clocks are changed.....except the car clocks which I will do when I drive one or the other this week.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: Jrand74 on November 07, 2021, 03:00:55 PM
Very nice letter DR ELMORE!
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: John G. on November 07, 2021, 03:03:43 PM
Great letter, Elmore. Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: John G. on November 07, 2021, 03:04:16 PM
But I forgot to buy the split peas.

But do you have the hambone?
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: John G. on November 07, 2021, 03:04:48 PM
You could use other beans or pasta, though the pasta ain't exactly diet friendly. Or diabetic friendly.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: John G. on November 07, 2021, 03:05:00 PM
Let's move on ...
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: John G. on November 07, 2021, 03:05:18 PM
Four!
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: John G. on November 07, 2021, 03:05:38 PM
Need to get ready to usher. Chris Botti is performing tonight.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: John G. on November 07, 2021, 03:05:46 PM
All I know is he plays trumpet.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: John G. on November 07, 2021, 03:06:40 PM
Here's a sample.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLOzKt2ZjfU&list=PLB1F2D48DA60F7B52
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: singdaw on November 07, 2021, 03:08:54 PM
Have fun, DR John G.  I have heard of Chris Botti.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: John G. on November 07, 2021, 03:16:10 PM
A lovely version of Nessun Dorma:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da3DhhEvt40&list=PLB1F2D48DA60F7B52&index=8
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: ChasSmith on November 07, 2021, 06:01:13 PM
Beautiful letter, DR Elmore. What a great gift!
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: ChasSmith on November 07, 2021, 06:04:06 PM
DR George, that director sounds like a piece of work.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: bk on November 07, 2021, 06:07:03 PM
Back from rehearsal - the music elements are entirely frustrating, but we're making do - we needed one entire rehearsal just for the songs - it's crazy, this one. So, we're convening at five to run as much as we can.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: singdaw on November 07, 2021, 06:46:34 PM
Good night, friends.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: Jane on November 07, 2021, 06:50:54 PM
'night
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: George on November 07, 2021, 07:14:03 PM
Gratuitous Post #101!
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: George on November 07, 2021, 07:15:13 PM
DR George, that director sounds like a piece of work.

He is otherwise really good, and he's done a lot of good work, but for this one show, he somehow is stuck on the idea of "improving" it. ::)
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: George on November 07, 2021, 08:32:29 PM
I just watched the Criterion Blu-ray of Original Cast Album: Company
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: George on November 07, 2021, 08:32:43 PM
I still love it!
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: John G. on November 07, 2021, 08:48:50 PM
The concert was great. A real surprise.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: John G. on November 07, 2021, 08:53:14 PM
Chris Botti had a good stage presence and a great backup band.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: John G. on November 07, 2021, 08:54:14 PM
He had several guest stars, as he called them. One was a jazz singer named Veronica Swift. I want to find out more about her.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: John G. on November 07, 2021, 08:55:35 PM
He had a tenor who sang Nessun Dorma. And another singer who did a really good Embraceable You.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: John G. on November 07, 2021, 09:01:48 PM
Here’s Swift, Botti and the band with one of my favorites from the show.

https://youtu.be/feqsPEVwKU4
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: John G. on November 07, 2021, 09:02:37 PM
We had almost a full house. And the audience was really into it.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: John G. on November 07, 2021, 09:21:39 PM
Good night, all.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: George on November 07, 2021, 10:56:47 PM
The concert was great. A real surprise.

Cool!  I remember him being on Rosie O'Donnell's original talk show back in the '90s-early 2000s and he was great then.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: George on November 07, 2021, 10:59:06 PM
Here’s Swift, Botti and the band with one of my favorites from the show.

https://youtu.be/feqsPEVwKU4

Wow!  She's good!
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2021, 11:22:32 PM
I have had bad fried rice too many times.


I actually ended up ordering Chinese Food thru Uber Eats.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2021, 11:23:10 PM
Page 4??  Still??
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2021, 11:24:36 PM
Well, complaining about it isn’t going to change anything.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2021, 11:25:29 PM
I’ll get back to dinner news after we reach the next page.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2021, 11:26:20 PM
George, I am glad you enjoyed your visit to the Red Wind.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2021, 11:26:47 PM
Oh goody!  Only one more post!
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2021, 11:27:41 PM
Page five
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2021, 11:28:59 PM
So, anyway, I just couldn’t cope with going out in the rain to eat alone.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2021, 11:30:15 PM
So, since I had signed up for a free month of Uber something or other.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2021, 11:30:58 PM
So , I skipped the Panda Express for now.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2021, 11:33:38 PM
You know, that since Panda Express opened on South Hill, no one has seen a single panda roaming around.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2021, 11:34:26 PM
And you thought them pussy cats were quick.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: George on November 07, 2021, 11:34:32 PM
George, I am glad you enjoyed your visit to the Red Wind.

Thanks, Tom.  With all that I spent, I don't plan on playing on any kind of regular basis. ::)
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: George on November 07, 2021, 11:34:56 PM
And you thought them pussy cats were quick.

:))
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: George on November 07, 2021, 11:35:26 PM
So, anyway, I just couldn’t cope with going out in the rain to eat alone.

I'll admit that that's never stopped me. ::)

;)
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: George on November 07, 2021, 11:36:48 PM
Tom, you've reached a millstone/milestone!  Congrats! :D
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2021, 11:37:11 PM
Anyway, I found a spot that serves Breaded Almond Chicken with gravy.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2021, 11:38:08 PM
It asked if I wanted white rice or fried rice.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2021, 11:39:00 PM
I said I wanted either.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2021, 11:41:03 PM
Because, next I went an ordered the House fried rice.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2021, 11:42:35 PM
Then I went and loaded the order and the total came back $40.00!
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: bk on November 07, 2021, 11:44:38 PM
Notes are written.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: bk on November 07, 2021, 11:44:44 PM
Written are notes.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2021, 11:45:26 PM
So, I went back and removed the House fried rice, and then went back to the almond chicken and changed my order from “Neither” to “A side of fried rice, please.”
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2021, 11:46:43 PM
And then I placed my order.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: George on November 07, 2021, 11:46:50 PM
Then I went and loaded the order and the total came back $40.00!

:o WTH??
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2021, 11:50:01 PM
So, DR ChasSmith, how about that Fantasticks last night? (I hear you ask)

Worst ever. At least, of those I've seen live. A total fail. A few of the actors had potential to be pretty good in their roles. But there was no direction. And the music direction (notably, the piano playing by the music director) was completely inept. Shockingly so. It might even take the prize for being the worst realization of the score ever.

But as I said I would, I thoroughly enjoyed myself.

Sadly, this was foreshadowed at the diner beforehand. The cheeseburger deluxe was way overcooked, and they don't know from cole slaw -- I could only get through two bites of the glop, and it was a huge serving. However, the bacon on the burger, the fries, and the coffee were all great.

So, a mixed evening. But it was still great to be out and about.

No harp. As expected. Thankfully, no bass or drums either. (I do not like the "orchestrated" versions.)

But seriously, no harpist could have played with that person.

But ChasSmith, did they add mothers??  I've seen two different productions by the same director/music director where he added mothers and split the fathers' lines between them. :o

:P

ADD mothers, so that there were four parents? Or change the fathers to mothers?

This was just the standard book, with only Tom Jones' latest script tweaks. If you saw it done that way in the past, it might not have been sanctioned. But Tom only recently completed his gender switch version, and as far as I know, its premiere performance just happened within the past month or two.


What have they done with, “It Depends on What You Pay” and “The Rape Ballet?”
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2021, 11:51:42 PM
Or maybe Frisky Butt is a good stage name.


It would depend upon your act.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2021, 11:53:30 PM
I take lousy photos with my phone, but here's my attempt to get a photo of my framed Victor Herbert letter from Rob Berman's mother.


Rob Berman’s mother wrote a letter to Victor Herbert?
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2021, 11:57:19 PM
I don't particularly like going on and off Daylight Savings Time, but there's nothing to be done about it, I suppose.


Well, Washington state, and I think 18 other states, have passed laws allowing us to stay on Daylight Savings Time all year.  We are just waiting the approval by Congress.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2021, 11:58:03 PM
Therefore, I don’t expect it to happen in my lifetime.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: TCB on November 07, 2021, 11:59:31 PM
You could use other beans or pasta, though the pasta ain't exactly diet friendly. Or diabetic friendly.


Or would I cook the pasta for four hours.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: TCB on November 08, 2021, 12:00:42 AM
Beautiful letter, DR Elmore. What a great gift!


It is indeed, DR elmore.
Title: Re: GAINING AN HOUR ON A SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH BK
Post by: TCB on November 08, 2021, 12:03:00 AM
He had a tenor who sang Nessun Dorma. And another singer who did a really good Embraceable You.


At the same time?