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Title: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: bk on May 31, 2024, 12:41:07 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were revitalized, and now it is time for you to post until the revitalized cows come home.
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Post by: bk on May 31, 2024, 12:43:59 AM
And the word of the day is: FRUCTIFY!
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Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 12:59:02 AM
{ { { HUGS!! } } }
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Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 01:00:01 AM
Topc of the Day:  the just recently received Dune and Dune: Part 2.
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Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 01:01:59 AM
A Wednesday Question for BK on Friday:  will the new edition of Benjamin Kritzer have a new print run, or will it just be an e-book re-release?
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Post by: bk on May 31, 2024, 01:39:46 AM
It will replace the file they use for both hard and softcover. The eBook is TBD because normally I do the eBook but they did the first ten books and so I think they'd have to re-upload a version I send them. We have to work all that out, but minimally, the hard and softcovers will be the redone version.
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Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 03:00:36 AM
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Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: singdaw on May 31, 2024, 03:24:01 AM
Good morning, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on May 31, 2024, 03:24:31 AM
I wonder if DR Matthew will be traveling to see the new Sarah Brightman Sunset Boulevard.
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Post by: singdaw on May 31, 2024, 03:24:57 AM
Scary moment last night with your computer, DR George. I'm glad there was a good outcome in the end.
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Post by: singdaw on May 31, 2024, 03:25:21 AM
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Post by: singdaw on May 31, 2024, 03:25:56 AM
I never speak in complete sentences.
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Post by: singdaw on May 31, 2024, 03:42:07 AM
If I can help it.
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Post by: singdaw on May 31, 2024, 03:49:23 AM
Thinking of you today, BK, and sending ~~~VIBES OF COMFORT AND CONSOLATION~~~
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: singdaw on May 31, 2024, 03:50:31 AM
Interesting and exciting about Benjamin Kritzer 2.0
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Post by: singdaw on May 31, 2024, 04:17:39 AM
 :)
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Post by: singdaw on May 31, 2024, 04:18:12 AM
More than half way to page two. Who knows what the day will bring?
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 31, 2024, 04:35:23 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 31, 2024, 04:36:05 AM
Senator Tom Cotton is on CBS Mornings defending Trump. The man is a total fool. About half of what he says is accurate, half is the conflagration of lies Trump and his camp are spreading.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 31, 2024, 04:43:26 AM
I had planned on doing laundry today, but it's moving to tomorrow morning. I have a tutorial with my arranging student today since he has a commitment tomorrow.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 31, 2024, 04:44:01 AM
BK, I hope everything goes well today.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 31, 2024, 04:45:13 AM
BK, I finished reading about Stages several days ago. Was there ever a CD release of the recording? If not, might there be?
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: ChasSmith on May 31, 2024, 05:00:25 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 31, 2024, 05:04:14 AM
BK, I finished reading about Stages several days ago. Was there ever a CD release of the recording? If not, might there be?

You mean BK's show, right?
http://www.kritzerland.com/stages.htm
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 31, 2024, 05:11:02 AM
Big day out west. I don't like funerals, either. But it will indeed feel better afterwards.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: ChasSmith on May 31, 2024, 05:13:06 AM
Back east, the last of the spring concerts is over, praise the gods, and today will be a ME day even if I have to kill a guy to make it happen.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: ChasSmith on May 31, 2024, 05:19:42 AM
Something I realized years ago:

We say "out west" and "back east", but you never hear "out east" or "back west".

Actually, there are probably geographic locations where there's opportunity to say "out east" since they even say "down east" in Maine and all. And I realize the common expressions come from the old general trend in the U.S. of A. for people to migrate in the westerly direction. But I would be amused to just once hear someone from the left coast say "back west".
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: singdaw on May 31, 2024, 05:21:04 AM
Copycat Red Lobster cheddar bay biscuit recipe:
https://shorturl.at/pQwye
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: singdaw on May 31, 2024, 05:22:30 AM
That is a very interesting conundrum, DR ChasSmith.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 31, 2024, 05:24:58 AM
Copycat Red Lobster cheddar bay biscuit recipe:
https://shorturl.at/pQwye

We like those a couple of times a year, but we just buy the real mix. Would they really be better made from that recipe?
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: MichaelG on May 31, 2024, 05:30:29 AM
But I would be amused to just once hear someone from the left coast say "back west".

I'm out east in Boston for my college reunion. I'll be back west in a couple days.

Hmm, that didn't flow off the fingers smoothly...
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: ChasSmith on May 31, 2024, 05:30:53 AM
Just for the record, I refuse to believe this is the last day of May.

I guess we all know what's coming tomorrow, right? It won't be safe to go online. Damn it to HELL, the damned tune is already in my head.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 31, 2024, 05:31:52 AM
But I would be amused to just once hear someone from the left coast say "back west".

I'm out east in Boston for my college reunion. I'll be back west in a couple days.

Hmm, that didn't flow off the fingers smoothly...

No, it's interesting how "back west" really doesn't work.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 31, 2024, 05:34:12 AM
TOD

Hmm. Nothing here, either.

But the day is young!
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Post by: vixmom on May 31, 2024, 05:38:55 AM
Yesterday was a good day for so many reasons
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Post by: vixmom on May 31, 2024, 05:39:18 AM
But I was exhausted by the end and fell asleep immediately after dinner
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Post by: vixmom on May 31, 2024, 05:39:29 AM
I must get to work so more later
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Post by: John G. on May 31, 2024, 05:40:43 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on May 31, 2024, 05:41:04 AM
Hugs and vibes of comfort for BK.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: singdaw on May 31, 2024, 05:41:33 AM
Only one way to find out, DR ChasSmith. Although, if Red Lobster goes under, will the mix still be available?
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: John G. on May 31, 2024, 05:41:36 AM
Travel vibes for MichaelG.
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Post by: John G. on May 31, 2024, 05:42:34 AM
Only one way to find out. Although, if Red Lobster goes under, will the mix still be available?

I can’t imagine Red Lobster makes the mix. They probably just license it.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: singdaw on May 31, 2024, 05:42:59 AM
Travel vibes for MichaelG.

DITTO!
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: ChasSmith on May 31, 2024, 05:43:16 AM
I actually have ME days both today and tomorrow, but I must accomplish some good sh stuff in order to feel good about them. I will try.

I can even look forward to Sunday, with the Oklahoma! screening. That's going to be superb, and I will make it my business to bring back some photographic evidence.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: ChasSmith on May 31, 2024, 05:45:59 AM
Only one way to find out. Although, if Red Lobster goes under, will the mix still be available?

I can’t imagine Red Lobster makes the mix. They probably just license it.

The biscuits taste as good as those in the restaurant, so it's all the same to us.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: ChasSmith on May 31, 2024, 05:53:15 AM
I've looked for copycat recipes for a few things over the years, but I can't honestly say I've made any of them.

That would be an interesting question:  Whether they already exist or not, what really good copycat recipes would you most want to have?
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Post by: Freddie on May 31, 2024, 06:22:54 AM
Vibes of comfort for BK.
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Post by: Freddie on May 31, 2024, 06:23:20 AM
But I would be amused to just once hear someone from the left coast say "back west".

I'm out east in Boston for my college reunion. I'll be back west in a couple days.

Hmm, that didn't flow off the fingers smoothly...


Have a good time at the reunion, MichaelG!
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: Freddie on May 31, 2024, 06:24:09 AM
Yesterday was a good day for so many reasons

Wonderful, vixmom!
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Post by: Freddie on May 31, 2024, 06:24:34 AM
Good days are always something to appreciate and celebrate.
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Post by: Freddie on May 31, 2024, 06:25:17 AM
George, so glad everything turned out OK with your computer.  Whew!
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Post by: Freddie on May 31, 2024, 06:27:04 AM
Just for the record, I refuse to believe this is the last day of May.

I guess we all know what's coming tomorrow, right? It won't be safe to go online. Damn it to HELL, the damned tune is already in my head.

It's usually nicer and easier to manage when June busts out on a weekend. 
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Post by: Freddie on May 31, 2024, 06:28:26 AM
Interesting and exciting about Benjamin Kritzer 2.0


Yes, very much so!  Congrats, BK, on that.
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Post by: Freddie on May 31, 2024, 06:30:22 AM
John G, fascinating carpet photo in last night's notes.  Hope the hotel overall is in better shape than that. 

More vibes for the competition.
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Post by: John G. on May 31, 2024, 07:20:28 AM
Here’s a copycat recipe I want to try:https://houseandhome.com/recipe/coleslaw-a-la-joes-stone-crab/
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Post by: John G. on May 31, 2024, 07:21:42 AM
Joe’s also won’t give out its key lime pie recipe, but the one in their cookbook is excellent, if missing something slight.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: Rodzinski on May 31, 2024, 07:22:11 AM
I have my vinyl copy of Stages.
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Post by: John G. on May 31, 2024, 07:22:12 AM
Waiting to practice.
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Post by: John G. on May 31, 2024, 07:22:25 AM
I have my vinyl copy of Stages.

I do too.
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Post by: John G. on May 31, 2024, 07:22:36 AM
One more.
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Post by: John G. on May 31, 2024, 07:22:42 AM
Three!
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Post by: Rodzinski on May 31, 2024, 07:24:06 AM
TOD: listening to a Spotify playlist but the song that’s on is “Then Came the Last Days of May” by the Blue Öyster Cult. Fitting.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 31, 2024, 07:46:18 AM
I have my vinyl copy of Stages.

I do too.

I do three.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 31, 2024, 08:01:34 AM
I do four.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 31, 2024, 08:01:50 AM
Very interesting notes today.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 31, 2024, 08:02:10 AM
Vibes for MR BK for today.....
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Post by: Jane on May 31, 2024, 09:19:30 AM
George, healing vibes for the poor chicken.  I enjoyed the photos.
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Post by: Jane on May 31, 2024, 09:21:12 AM
DR John, that carpet does rate up there with other terrible carpets.  The photo looks like someone was sick on it ;D
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Post by: Jane on May 31, 2024, 09:24:13 AM
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I don't know if I can save my hearing.  I would like to communicate with a person at my audiologist office to see him.
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Post by: Jane on May 31, 2024, 09:28:15 AM
Bruce, I will be thinking of you today.  Many of my family, including my parents are at Hillside.
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Post by: Jane on May 31, 2024, 09:29:25 AM
My parents are near Michael Landon.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 31, 2024, 10:08:13 AM
BK, I finished reading about Stages several days ago. Was there ever a CD release of the recording? If not, might there be?

You mean BK's show, right?
http://www.kritzerland.com/stages.htm


OMG! How embarrassing! As soon as I have the dough, I'll order it.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 31, 2024, 10:13:38 AM
I actually have ME days both today and tomorrow, but I must accomplish some good sh stuff in order to feel good about them. I will try.

I can even look forward to Sunday, with the Oklahoma! screening. That's going to be superb, and I will make it my business to bring back some photographic evidence.

I saw that my old friend Andy Hammerstein (Oscar III) is one of the hosts. We were very good friends for a time when I worked at the Drama Book Shop. He's a great guy.
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Post by: bk on May 31, 2024, 10:13:45 AM
I'm up, I'm up - six hours of sleep.
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Post by: John G. on May 31, 2024, 10:25:11 AM
Danced about 20 dances so far and I am still standing.
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Post by: John G. on May 31, 2024, 10:51:38 AM
Jane, did you finish Anatomy of a Fall?
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 31, 2024, 11:09:18 AM
I actually have ME days both today and tomorrow, but I must accomplish some good sh stuff in order to feel good about them. I will try.

I can even look forward to Sunday, with the Oklahoma! screening. That's going to be superb, and I will make it my business to bring back some photographic evidence.

I saw that my old friend Andy Hammerstein (Oscar III) is one of the hosts. We were very good friends for a time when I worked at the Drama Book Shop. He's a great guy.

The people there say he's wonderful, too. He's on the theater's advisory board. May I tell him we have a mutual friend?
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 31, 2024, 11:21:59 AM
I actually have ME days both today and tomorrow, but I must accomplish some good sh stuff in order to feel good about them. I will try.

I can even look forward to Sunday, with the Oklahoma! screening. That's going to be superb, and I will make it my business to bring back some photographic evidence.

I saw that my old friend Andy Hammerstein (Oscar III) is one of the hosts. We were very good friends for a time when I worked at the Drama Book Shop. He's a great guy.

The people there say he's wonderful, too. He's on the theater's advisory board. May I tell him we have a mutual friend?

Of course! You should check him out on Facebook; he's a good artist.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 31, 2024, 11:24:42 AM
I actually have ME days both today and tomorrow, but I must accomplish some good sh stuff in order to feel good about them. I will try.

I can even look forward to Sunday, with the Oklahoma! screening. That's going to be superb, and I will make it my business to bring back some photographic evidence.

I saw that my old friend Andy Hammerstein (Oscar III) is one of the hosts. We were very good friends for a time when I worked at the Drama Book Shop. He's a great guy.

The people there say he's wonderful, too. He's on the theater's advisory board. May I tell him we have a mutual friend?

Of course! You should check him out on Facebook; he's a good artist.

Done, and he's accepted my friend request. (You're our only mutual FB friend at this point!)  :)
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 31, 2024, 11:26:35 AM
I actually have ME days both today and tomorrow, but I must accomplish some good sh stuff in order to feel good about them. I will try.

I can even look forward to Sunday, with the Oklahoma! screening. That's going to be superb, and I will make it my business to bring back some photographic evidence.

I saw that my old friend Andy Hammerstein (Oscar III) is one of the hosts. We were very good friends for a time when I worked at the Drama Book Shop. He's a great guy.

The people there say he's wonderful, too. He's on the theater's advisory board. May I tell him we have a mutual friend?

Of course! You should check him out on Facebook; he's a good artist.

Done, and he's accepted my friend request. (You're our only mutual FB friend at this point!)  :)

I just saw you were a friend!
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 31, 2024, 11:27:56 AM
I think the last time I saw Andy was at his father's memorial; that seems centuries ago.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 31, 2024, 11:45:53 AM
Have you read his book about the Hammersteins? (He wrote it, right?)

I think he brought a copy to that production of ALLEGRO last year, and I have been remiss in following up on it.
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Post by: Jane on May 31, 2024, 11:47:58 AM
Jane, did you finish Anatomy of a Fall?

Yes, though it was long we watched it in one sitting.  The French trial was fascinating.  I agree with you that Bueller should have won the Oscar, not that I saw the other performances to compare.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 31, 2024, 12:05:02 PM
Have you read his book about the Hammersteins? (He wrote it, right?)

I think he brought a copy to that production of ALLEGRO last year, and I have been remiss in following up on it.

I bought it when it came out. It's somewhere in this apartment.
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Post by: Freddie on May 31, 2024, 12:24:40 PM
Danced about 20 dances so far and I am still standing.


20 dances?  Wow!  Is this a marathon dancing kind of thing?
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Post by: Freddie on May 31, 2024, 12:26:56 PM
If anyone here might be interested -

There's a new Jardiance TV commercial, this time with a male lead singer/dancer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vk2b1Nl19k

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Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 01:21:00 PM
Scary moment last night with your computer, DR George. I'm glad there was a good outcome in the end.

Thanks, Singdaw.  So am I!
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Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 01:24:23 PM
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(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7614.0;attach=22150)

They should change that last one to:

NATIONAL TWEET/TEXT/POST IN COMPLETE SENTENCES DAY

::)
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Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 01:24:33 PM
;)
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Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 01:25:50 PM
:)
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7614.0;attach=22152)

;D
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Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 01:31:29 PM
PAGE FOUR DANCE!!
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Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 01:31:40 PM
Only one way to find out. Although, if Red Lobster goes under, will the mix still be available?

I can’t imagine Red Lobster makes the mix. They probably just license it.

That's what I was thinking.
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Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 01:33:29 PM
Travel vibes for MichaelG.

DITTO!


~~~DOUBLE DITTO!!~~~
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Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 01:35:30 PM
George, so glad everything turned out OK with your computer.  Whew!

Thanks, Freddie!
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Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 01:42:45 PM
I have my vinyl copy of Stages.

I do too.

Lucky.  I never had the vinyl album, just the CD.
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Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 01:45:17 PM
George, healing vibes for the poor chicken.  I enjoyed the photos.

Thanks, Jane!
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Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 01:45:23 PM
So my niece now thinks that it was a bald eagle that did the attacking!  There was one flying fairly low and close to chickens' area this morning, but it looks like the reflective streamers that we hung up yesterday are distracting the eagle.  Success!

Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: Freddie on May 31, 2024, 02:01:43 PM
George, do you realize you're really close to a 136,000 millstone?
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 31, 2024, 02:23:28 PM
I have my vinyl copy of Stages.

I do too.

Lucky.  I never had the vinyl album, just the CD.

eBay has several.
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Post by: singdaw on May 31, 2024, 03:07:23 PM
 :)
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Post by: Jane on May 31, 2024, 03:09:26 PM
So my niece now thinks that it was a bald eagle that did the attacking!  There was one flying fairly low and close to chickens' area this morning, but it looks like the reflective streamers that we hung up yesterday is distracting the eagle.  Success!

Yay to success!
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Post by: singdaw on May 31, 2024, 03:11:48 PM
Bernstein in his late career never would have gotten a ticket.
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Post by: singdaw on May 31, 2024, 03:12:41 PM
I have seen gizmos with mirrored propellers that sit on a tabletop that are supposed to repel flies when you have food set out.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: Jane on May 31, 2024, 03:12:56 PM
But I would be amused to just once hear someone from the left coast say "back west".

I'm out east in Boston for my college reunion. I'll be back west in a couple days.

Hmm, that didn't flow off the fingers smoothly...

I thought this was simply an example of how you say back west, until I saw the travel vibes for you ;D

Have fun if you are really at your college reunion :)
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Post by: singdaw on May 31, 2024, 03:13:13 PM
Wonder if they work? From DR George, it sounds like they just might.
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Post by: Jane on May 31, 2024, 03:14:02 PM
DR John G, are you still standing?
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Post by: singdaw on May 31, 2024, 03:43:08 PM
He is out standing in his field.
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Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 04:25:39 PM
George, do you realize you're really close to a 136,000 millstone?

What??  Thanks for bringing it to my attention, Freddie! :D
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Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 04:26:16 PM
:)

(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7614.0;attach=22154)

;D
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Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 04:27:40 PM
Wonder if they work? From DR George, it sounds like they just might.

I think it's known that shiny things can distract predatory birds.
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Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 04:28:25 PM
136,000!! :D
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 31, 2024, 04:35:54 PM
Congrats on the new millstone, George!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 31, 2024, 04:36:36 PM
136,000!! :D
Wonder if they work? From DR George, it sounds like they just might.

I think it's known that shiny things can distract predatory birds.

Yes, especially the "daws", right singdaw?
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Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 04:42:52 PM
Congrats on the new millstone, George!

Thanks, Ron!
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Post by: Jane on May 31, 2024, 04:47:35 PM
136,000!! :D

Congratulations!
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Post by: Freddie on May 31, 2024, 05:07:10 PM
He is out standing in his field.

:)

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Post by: Freddie on May 31, 2024, 05:09:52 PM
136,000!! :D


Congratulations, George!

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Post by: John G. on May 31, 2024, 05:26:31 PM
Congratulations, George.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: John G. on May 31, 2024, 05:27:06 PM
I survived the half dozen Latin dances this afternoon.
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Post by: singdaw on May 31, 2024, 05:27:06 PM
  I think it's known that shiny things can distract predatory birds.

Yes, especially the "daws", right singdaw?



You betcha!     :)
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Post by: John G. on May 31, 2024, 05:27:18 PM
Five!
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Post by: singdaw on May 31, 2024, 05:28:02 PM
CONGRATULATIONS on your lofty new perch in the HHW firmament, DR George!!!!  It couldn't happen to a nicer guy.
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Post by: John G. on May 31, 2024, 05:28:09 PM
Up next: Hustle, west coast swing, bachata, two-step and c/w waltz.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: John G. on May 31, 2024, 05:28:40 PM
CONGRATULATIONS on your lofty new perch in the HHW firmament, DR George!!!!  It couldn't happen to a nicer guy.

Or a postier one.
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Post by: singdaw on May 31, 2024, 05:29:25 PM
Can you dance a bachata to Bach?
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Post by: Jane on May 31, 2024, 05:37:44 PM
CONGRATULATIONS on your lofty new perch in the HHW firmament, DR George!!!!  It couldn't happen to a nicer guy.

Or a postier one.

;D
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: Freddie on May 31, 2024, 05:38:51 PM
Can you dance a bachata to Bach?


Bachata sounds like a dessert, doesn't it?
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: Jane on May 31, 2024, 06:04:54 PM
Tonight we plan to watch The Fall Guy.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: singdaw on May 31, 2024, 06:42:33 PM
For he's a jolly good felon,
Which nobody can deny.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: bk on May 31, 2024, 06:45:13 PM
Finally back from a funeral and a get-together afterwards.
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Post by: singdaw on May 31, 2024, 06:49:58 PM

On This Day in 1859, the Great Clock at the top of Elizabeth Tower at the north end of the British Houses of Parliament began keeping time.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: bk on May 31, 2024, 06:51:12 PM
Must catch up on a few things now.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: singdaw on May 31, 2024, 06:52:12 PM
I'm getting an error message again when trying to attach a photo.
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Post by: singdaw on May 31, 2024, 06:52:27 PM
Gremlins.
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Post by: singdaw on May 31, 2024, 06:52:40 PM
Hope your day wasn't too taxing, BK.
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Post by: singdaw on May 31, 2024, 06:52:51 PM
Good night, friends.
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Post by: bk on May 31, 2024, 06:53:22 PM
The service was lovely - about 100 people in attendance, maybe a bit less than that. I got teary-eyed at a couple of the speeches, especially daughter Vicky and son Greg, and the wonderful Howard Green from Disney was very emotional. But there were a lot of laughs, too, and that's what I know Richard would have loved. Closed casket, thank the Lord.
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Post by: bk on May 31, 2024, 06:53:45 PM
The service lasted an hour and the rabbi was terrific.
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Post by: bk on May 31, 2024, 06:54:54 PM
Then we all walked to the grave sight and said the Kaddish and they released forty doves. I wasn't about to shovel dirt on someone I loved, so I pretty much vamoosed when that began happening.
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Post by: bk on May 31, 2024, 06:55:40 PM
The drive there wasn't too terrible. I got there about one and found great parking, then just waited until about 1:20 to walk to the chapel.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: bk on May 31, 2024, 06:56:32 PM
Interestingly, the only other time I've been to Hillside was for both my parents' funerals. I have no idea where their graves are, however.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: bk on May 31, 2024, 06:56:55 PM
I really hate going to funerals - being around way too much death for me.
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Post by: bk on May 31, 2024, 06:57:16 PM
But I had to do this one - there was no way I could not go and I'm glad I did.
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Post by: bk on May 31, 2024, 06:58:12 PM
The one bad thing was that I forgot to take the cash and Chapstick out of my jeans and transfer it to my slacks. I am a well known Chapstick addict and it was really difficult not having it.
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Post by: bk on May 31, 2024, 06:59:34 PM
On the way to the party at Richard's house, Google maps took me on a completely crazy route, but when I finally figured out where I was, which was Ince Street in Culver City - the street that houses The Culver Studios, where we shot The Creature Wasn't Nice.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: bk on May 31, 2024, 07:00:22 PM
From there, I navigated over to Robertson then to my old Beverlywood house and Beverly Drive. I stopped at the bank to get cash for the valet tip, then finally got to the party.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: bk on May 31, 2024, 07:01:04 PM
I had a small sandwich for food and chatted to the people I knew and gave Elizabeth a kiss and told her I loved her.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: bk on May 31, 2024, 07:01:42 PM
Richard's daughter Vicky said to me, "You were his best friend and he loved you so much." That got me all teary-eyed again.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: bk on May 31, 2024, 07:02:49 PM
Apparently, his stay at the hospital for ten weeks was horrible - they found a tumor on his vocal chords and had to do a tracheotomy - that was toward the end and I think that's why he let go.
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Post by: bk on May 31, 2024, 07:03:04 PM
Must eat something else and then do stuff.
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Post by: singdaw on May 31, 2024, 07:06:08 PM
PAGE SIX
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: Freddie on May 31, 2024, 07:13:49 PM
Richard's daughter Vicky said to me, "You were his best friend and he loved you so much." That got me all teary-eyed again.


That's so lovely. 

You clearly brought so much to his life. 
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: MichaelG on May 31, 2024, 07:44:24 PM
Post-funeral vibes for BK. I have several cousins at Hillside but no close relatives.
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Post by: MichaelG on May 31, 2024, 07:46:16 PM
Yes, I'm really at my college reunion. Tonight was Tech Night at the Pops which is always a highlight for me. Symphony Hall is so incredible and Keith Lockhart continues to do a fine job.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 10:21:03 PM
136,000!! :D

Congratulations!

Thanks, Jane!
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Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 10:21:26 PM
136,000!! :D


Congratulations, George!


Thanks, Freddie!
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Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 10:21:41 PM
Congratulations, George.

Thanks, John!
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 10:23:16 PM
I survived the half dozen Latin dances this afternoon.


That's great, John!
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 10:23:35 PM
CONGRATULATIONS on your lofty new perch in the HHW firmament, DR George!!!!  It couldn't happen to a nicer guy.

Thanks, Singdaw!
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 10:24:22 PM
CONGRATULATIONS on your lofty new perch in the HHW firmament, DR George!!!!  It couldn't happen to a nicer guy.

Or a postier one.

;D
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Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 10:24:42 PM
For he's a jolly good felon,
Which nobody can deny.

Yup! ;)
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 10:27:02 PM
The one bad thing was that I forgot to take the cash and Chapstick out of my jeans and transfer it to my slacks. I am a well known Chapstick addict and it was really difficult not having it.

My lip balm of choice is Blistex and I hate it when I need it and don't have it. :P
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 10:27:24 PM
On the way to the party at Richard's house, Google maps took me on a completely crazy route, but when I finally figured out where I was, which was Ince Street in Culver City - the street that houses The Culver Studios, where we shot The Creature Wasn't Nice.

That's pretty cool!
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 10:27:57 PM
Richard's daughter Vicky said to me, "You were his best friend and he loved you so much." That got me all teary-eyed again.

Aw...that's so sweet.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 10:28:19 PM
Apparently, his stay at the hospital for ten weeks was horrible - they found a tumor on his vocal chords and had to do a tracheotomy - that was toward the end and I think that's why he let go.

:'(
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: bk on May 31, 2024, 11:13:03 PM
Page six - again?
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Post by: bk on May 31, 2024, 11:13:15 PM
Guess I should write some notes.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 11:47:59 PM
Tonight, we played Phase 10 at my mom's.
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Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 11:48:29 PM
My friend Shelly played, and she'll probably become a regular player with us.
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Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 11:49:29 PM
My niece stayed home, so there were still only five of us:  me, Shelly, my mom, Mona, and Dee who is Mona's friend and former neighbor.
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Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 11:49:54 PM
Dee won the first game, and my mom won the second game. :)
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Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 11:50:09 PM
We had much to nosh on, so we did.
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Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 11:50:23 PM
;D
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Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 11:51:35 PM
Shelly brought a purchased cheese, salami and olives container.
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Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 11:51:43 PM
My mom is the only one who likes olives, so she was happy.
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Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 11:54:22 PM
We also had popcorn, two different kinds of crackers, tangerines, and carrot cake sandwich cookies with frosting in the middle.
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Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 11:54:36 PM
Those carrot cake sandwich cookies were really good!
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Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 11:55:22 PM
We all had a good time and will get together again next Friday. :)
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Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 11:55:29 PM
And now...
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Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 11:55:36 PM
...since we're so close...
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Post by: George on May 31, 2024, 11:56:39 PM
 
s e v e n ! ! ! ! ! !
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: bk on June 01, 2024, 12:18:17 AM
I do not care for page seven and I especially do not care for almost no postings on page seven.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: bk on June 01, 2024, 12:18:48 AM
But there is nothing to be done because George has left the room and is eating a carrot and some cake or a burrito.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: bk on June 01, 2024, 12:19:01 AM
He just up and disappeared.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: bk on June 01, 2024, 12:19:10 AM
Vanished into thin air.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: bk on June 01, 2024, 12:19:19 AM
Can you vanish into fat air?
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: bk on June 01, 2024, 12:19:25 AM
Just asking.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: bk on June 01, 2024, 12:19:33 AM
Asking just.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: bk on June 01, 2024, 12:19:48 AM
New notes are up.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: bk on June 01, 2024, 12:19:54 AM
Up are new notes.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: bk on June 01, 2024, 12:20:01 AM
I've seen them.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: bk on June 01, 2024, 12:20:07 AM
I've read them.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: bk on June 01, 2024, 12:20:13 AM
I wrote them.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: bk on June 01, 2024, 12:20:47 AM
And George has vanished into either thin or fat air.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: bk on June 01, 2024, 12:20:53 AM
Think pink.
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Post by: bk on June 01, 2024, 12:21:16 AM
I'm thinking burnt sienna.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: bk on June 01, 2024, 12:21:29 AM
I'm thinking Vaughan Williams.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: bk on June 01, 2024, 12:21:48 AM
I'm thinking of a sweet that I don't have here.
Title: Re: REVITALIZING BENJAMIN KRITZER
Post by: bk on June 01, 2024, 12:21:57 AM
And that's a good thing.