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Title: THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: bk on March 01, 2006, 12:06:02 AM
Well, you've read the notes, you know both this and that and also that and this, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're doing a production of A Cowrus Line right now.
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Post by: bk on March 01, 2006, 12:06:27 AM
And the word of the day is: OCCLUSION!
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Post by: bk on March 01, 2006, 12:09:55 AM
And a very happy haineshisway.com birthday to someone named Kurt.
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Post by: Tomovoz on March 01, 2006, 12:41:56 AM
Happy Birthday Kurt. A JRand contact I think!
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Post by: vixmom on March 01, 2006, 03:41:34 AM
Happy Birthday Kurt whoever you are
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Post by: vixmom on March 01, 2006, 03:51:56 AM
Just caught up with yesterday... Joy I love the red dress... very nice... and a dress you can actually REALLY wear again for something else!
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: vixmom on March 01, 2006, 03:52:40 AM
~~~HEALTH VIBES~~~~ for all HHW residents as we seem to have a cold going around the board!


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Post by: vixmom on March 01, 2006, 03:53:21 AM
I join in the request for a picture of Jane's wedding complete with PennyO in her bridesmaid dress
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Post by: vixmom on March 01, 2006, 03:54:59 AM
George , I bought the DVD set at Costco, maybe they can look up the transaction by my membership number! Thanks for the idea!

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Post by: vixmom on March 01, 2006, 03:58:29 AM
All by myself..... well time to get the family up and moving  have a lovely day everyone!
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Post by: Ben on March 01, 2006, 04:32:11 AM
Dan-the-Man said:

Zero Mostel died a few days after my parents saw him in THE MERCHANT, a play he was trying-out in Philly.  I think that was 1977.

I was doing a production of Forum (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to for those of you who don't know the abbreviated title) in Minneapolis in 1977. In my humble opinion it bit the big one. It was awful. The point being, Zero Mostel died during the run of our show and we all said that he had snuck into a performance one night and the shock of the production killed him.
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Post by: Ben on March 01, 2006, 04:38:36 AM
Jose, I know the publicist attached to the Judy Garland show. He said that Adrienne Barbeau is great and he's very excited to be working with her. He's a very good publicist because he refused to talk down the production, which from everything I've read doesn't sound like something I would run to go see. I'm a Garland fan but this holds no interest for me. Of course, if I can score a freebie I will go see the show with a completely open mind  ;D

The plot s a fictional backstage account of Garland's final concert appearance in Copenhagen in 1969. Barbeau's husband Billy Van Zandt wrote the piece and it's Ms. Barbeau's return to the stage (first time in 30 years according to the press).
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Post by: Ben on March 01, 2006, 04:45:19 AM
And since I am all alone I will go wash my oatmeal bowl and begin the work day.

Oh, before I forget, Jose are you and Jason attending The Bad Seed at Chelsea on Thursday? And any other New York Readers, if you see this and want to come, fee free. Mr. Moore, Mr. Nondorf and Antonio, Joy, it's a classic camp movie, The Bad Seed with Nancy Kelly and Patty McCormack about a charming little murderess and should be a hoot. The ending of the movie was changed by censors (it's from 1956) to ensure that society would not be hurt by the sight of a youngster getting away with murder. You may even win a prize if you attend. Last week Jason won tickets to a show at the Public. It's $6 for the ticket and pre-show with Hedda Lettuce and the show starts at 7pm. It's at Chelsea Cinemas on the corner of 8th Avenue and 23rd Street across from Crispy Creme Donuts and next to East of Eighth restaurant.
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Post by: Ginny on March 01, 2006, 04:53:55 AM
Wednesday greetings!  Back to work today after taking 2 days off to attend to DH Richard (who's much better, by the way).  At least I don't have to be there until noon.

DR Ben, if I were in NYC I'd join you for The Bad Seed.  That was our school play my senior year in high school and I played Monica Breedlove, the neighbor.  This was spring 1968, 'way before videos and DVDs, so our drama teacher arranged for the whole cast to go to the studios of CKLW-TV in Windsor, Ontario, for a screening of the film.  We were infuriated by the ending.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 01, 2006, 05:06:00 AM
Good morning, all!  I'm up, I'm moving, and I'm not happy about it.  I don't know why I'm discontented, maybe it's spring fever, cabin fever, or a mental disorder.  I've got some IRS things to take care of today (will it ever end?), a trip to the NYPL, a stop at the post office, and some time in Toyland.

I loved THE CLOSER last night, which seemed to be an exercise in black humor.  Since these law & order shows are rarely funny, I particularly enjoyed this one.  Speaking of LAW & ORDER, I saw my friend John Bolger on one of the reruns last night and my friend Ned Eisenberg, who's on quite a few of the episodes playing an attorney, is in the revival of AWAKE AND SING, which some of the pubescent nitwits on Boradwayworld.com think is a musical.
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Post by: S. Woody White on March 01, 2006, 05:25:44 AM
Good morning.

Der Brucer and I will be travelling up to Philly, a dry run to make sure we know exactly where Joseph and the Amazingly Gaudy Dreamcoat is playing, where the best parking is located, and what the best offramp will be in getting there.  Of course, his son-in-law will insist on driving us to the theater, along with the grandlads and der B's daughter, who will prove once again that she can kvetch about anything.  And s-i-l will once again prove that he learned how to drive on a souped-up tractor.  But that's for Saturday.  For today, der B and I will have a fine time in his former hometown.  Maybe head over to the Reading Terminal Market.  Maybe do some other shopping, or at least browsing.  Maybe have a nice meal somewhere.

Which raises the question: with so much to do later today, why am I up now?  Shouldn't I be in bed, getting my beauty sleep?  Or at least my at-least-the-mirror-won't-crack-if-I-look-in-it sleep?

I'm blaming Jose.  Or maybe the dogs, who wanted first breakfast.
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Post by: S. Woody White on March 01, 2006, 05:27:11 AM
I'm going back to bed.  I'll include today's car CD's on Friday's post.

Jesus's Kid Brother?  Who knew!
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: TCB on March 01, 2006, 06:04:05 AM
~~~HEALTH VIBES~~~~ for all HHW residents as we seem to have a cold going around the board!




If we caught it here at HHW, I guess it would have to be


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Wait for it

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A virus
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Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: TCB on March 01, 2006, 06:13:39 AM
I came home yesterday after only two hours of work, having chills, aches and pains, and feeling dizzier than usual.  I have slept all but about two hours since then.

Got up this morning, and I actually feel worse than yesterday, so it is back-to-bed time.  Who started this virus?  I blame DR CP.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 01, 2006, 06:15:47 AM
I came home yesterday after only two hours of work, having chills, aches and pains, and feeling dizzier than usual.  I have slept all but about two hours since then.

Got up this morning, and I actually feel worse than yesterday, so it is back-to-bed time.  Who started this virus?  I blame DR CP.

It's all the fault of that fickle Filipino, DR Jose!  Everything.
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Post by: vixmom on March 01, 2006, 06:30:06 AM
THE DONKEY

One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do.

Finally, he decided the animal was old, and the well needed to be covered up anyway.

It just wasn't worth it to retrieve the donkey.

He invited all his neighbors to come over and help him.

They all grabbed a shovel and began to shovel dirt into the well.

At first, the donkey realized what was happening and cried horribly.

Then, to everyone's amazement he quieted down.

A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the well. He was astonished at what he saw.

With each shovel of dirt that hit his back, the donkey was doing something amazing.
He would shake it off and take a step up.

As the farmer's neighbors continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it off and take a step up.

Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well and happily trotted off!

Life is going to shovel dirt on you, all kinds of dirt.

The trick to getting out of the well is to shake the dirt off and take a step up.

Each of our troubles is a stepping stone.

We can get out of the deepest wells just by never giving up!

Shake it off and take a step up.


Remember the five simple rules to being happy:

 1. Free your heart from hatred - Forgive.

 2. Free your mind from worries - Most never happen.

 3. Live simply and appreciate what you have.

 4. Give more.

 5. Expect less.


 NOW --------

Enough of that Hallmark soppiness. .

The donkey later came back, and bit the farmer who had tried to bury him.

The gash from the bite got infected, and the farmer eventually died in agony from septic shock.


MORAL FROM TODAY'S LESSON:

When you do something wrong, and try to cover your ass, it always comes back to bite you.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: vixmom on March 01, 2006, 06:33:26 AM
I wish I could join the NY contingent in a trip to see The Bad Seed,  but alas time constraints and family obligations prohibit it.  My (then) boyfriend played the janitor character in his senior play back in 1975....
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Post by: vixmom on March 01, 2006, 06:35:48 AM
~~~Health Vibes~~~ for poor   TCB

He caught the HHW computer virus. Now, is everyone remembering to wash their hands thoroughly before touching the keyboard?!
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Post by: vixmom on March 01, 2006, 06:37:19 AM
I wonder how DR Pogue is feeling today and if the Lovely Wife has remained germ free.

Did you explore the option of TheraFlu  (lemon flavored) to see if it measured up to your British LemSip?
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Post by: Ben on March 01, 2006, 07:20:19 AM
Hmmm, just last week it was Stop the World...I Want to Get Off. Now it seems Mr. Jackman is connected to a revival of Pal Joey.

Hugh Jackman (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/98214.html)
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Post by: Jennifer on March 01, 2006, 07:35:17 AM
Feel better vibes to DR TCB!!!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: Matt H. on March 01, 2006, 07:41:03 AM
So sorry to read of your virus, DR TCB! Feel better soon!
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Post by: Matt H. on March 01, 2006, 07:42:00 AM
Good morning!

Absoluetly glorious day here with temps reaching near 80 (and tomorrow as well)!

One must get out and walk today! One simply must!
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Post by: Jennifer on March 01, 2006, 07:42:10 AM
Re: last night's AMERICAN IDOL.

I also think it was an off night for many. And my opinions of a few people have gone down a bit.

Lisa (the 16 yr old) who i used to really like seems too put together to me now.  It doesn't feel like it's real emotion but more fake and I don't care for that.

I still dislike Brenna.

I still love Paris, even if her song was "old" she sings with a lot of emotion (way beyond her years).

Kellie. Love her.  I know the winner of AI should probably have the strongest voice. But I just love her sweetness.  She is so real and when she sings I feel it.

Ayla.  I don't like her.  What simon said is exactly how i feel.  She might be working the hardest out there since she doesn't have the strongest voice.  And she did do well.  But to me it seems like she is the type of girl who excels at everything she puts her mind to.  She is trying the hardest. But it doesn't seem natural.  She is singing a sweet song and it almost looked like she was getting into it, and then she turned to the camera and gave this big grin.

Heather cox (blonde girl).  I know she doesn't have the strongest voice, but i like her.  I love her personality and how she goes on about being an AI fan. She seems nice and she also is clearly trying.

Katharine. Love her, but she was just okay last night.

Kinnik. Don't care for. Melissa, just okay. Mandissa, good voice just not my favorite.

I hope it's kinnik and brenna. But it could be heather or melissa (is that her name?) as well.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 01, 2006, 07:44:48 AM
I just had a surprise looking at the DVDs to be released next week:

THREE GUYS NAMED MIKE.

First, it's a perfectly charming little MGM romantic comedy with Jane Wyman at her perkiest, Van Johnson, Howard Keel, and Barry Sullivan as the three Mikes in question, and directed by Charles Walters. Not a great film but certainly a pleasant diversion.

But when did this become a public domain item? I had NO idea! The DVD is being released by the Roan Group, not by Warners.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 01, 2006, 07:46:04 AM
DR MBarnum, I knew who several of the people were you mentioned: Connie Hines, Guy Stockwell, Lori Nelson, for example. We don't have to be B-movie mavens to know these folks. They did lots of films and TV work.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 01, 2006, 07:48:15 AM
Page 2 Belle Dance!!!


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Post by: Jennifer on March 01, 2006, 07:49:19 AM
Last night's AMAZING RACE SPOILERS (since not sure if everybody watched).

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I'm curious to know what everybody thought. I loved it.  And have some favorites.

My absolute favorite is the dating nerd team (they came in 4th).  They seem intelligent, compatible, and really just genuine and sweet. I really like them.

I also like the mother/daughter. Well i like the daughter. She is so beautiful and they focus all the camera time on her.

I am not sure what to think of the handsome men. At first they came across as sort of dumb and lazy.  But now i think they just like to do the least amount of work for the biggest payoff. But they are clearly smart and work together well. I think they are the team to beat.

Also, interesting (but i don't think i care for them) are the hippies. OMG if i have to watch them in those outfits again...

Teams i have had enough of: the sisters (omg, why are they whining so much), the old team (who i bet are DR MBarnum's favorites)(more on them below), the black team (no personality), the older married couple (stop fighting!).

I do like barbie and ken (sorry i forget their names (i think they came in 6th).

Okay re: the older team.  In their bios at the beginning i was optimistic.  They seemed really athletic and smart. But OMG they came across last night and stupid. If they showed them walking past that route marker one more time I was gonna lose it.  FIrst off they could have just watched someone else find it. But why the heck were they looking in the middle of the street when it would obviously be on the rail. I wanted to scream.  And at the motorcycle, they seemed so useless.   I guess maybe they are sweet, but i wanted to scream watching them!

Oh and as for the losers, i liked them at the beginning. But then they also got on my nerves, doing one stupid thing after another.

And don't get me started on dani and danielle. Why would they even try to build a motorcycle???? They will not last long.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 01, 2006, 07:51:23 AM
I called in some votes for Katharine last night. Her line was not busy. I still think she has the best voice of the women (but Paris isn't far behind and neither is Mandisa).

Kinnik wasn't good, and she might very well go. I want Brenna gone. I can live with anyone else.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 01, 2006, 07:56:05 AM
I'm glad the 90 minute IDOLs are over after tonight. Throws a real wrench in my viewing/recording schedule. It does help that neither VERONICA MARS (rerun) or BONES (preempted) need to be viewed tonight.

But there is a new LOST which I'll begin recording during the last half hour of IDOL and then attempt to catch up with during the 9:30 hour. Naturally, I will spill over into the 10 p.m. hour where LAW & ORDER and CSI: NY will also be recording.
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Post by: PennyO on March 01, 2006, 07:56:19 AM
Hey, Vixmom - about Jane and Keith's wedding photos... I'm wit' you: I would LOVE to see summa those, too. Keith has most of their bazillion photos from their entire life together done up in lotsa souvenir albums, each one of which is a work of art. At some point, he really should have a gallery showing of the best of these creations...
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Post by: vixmom on March 01, 2006, 08:01:39 AM
Why I hate driving the LIE

Quote
motorist Stephen N******, 38, was stopped and finally awakened by Suffolk County, N.Y., police, who saw him driving 40 mph on the Long Island Expressway with eyes closed and mouth agape.  [Newsday, 1-13-06]

I removed the last name to protect the guilty
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: vixmom on March 01, 2006, 08:03:09 AM
Hey, Vixmom - about Jane and Keith's wedding photos... I'm wit' you: I would LOVE to see summa those, too. Keith has most of their bazillion photos from their entire life together done up in lotsa souvenir albums, each one of which is a work of art. At some point, he really should have a gallery showing of the best of these creations...

Jane?  Whaddaya think?  Can he be persuaded to scan in a few things for us to enjoy?
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Post by: vixmom on March 01, 2006, 08:03:35 AM
Ho ware you feeling this morning PennyO?
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Post by: Joy on March 01, 2006, 08:09:16 AM
Vixmom, that was a GREAT story, thanks for posting that.  I really needed to hear that.  :)
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Post by: bk on March 01, 2006, 08:13:23 AM
Hugh Jackman = Overactive Publicist keeping his name in print with rumors and completely fictional press releases.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 01, 2006, 08:33:34 AM
I had read somewhere that Jackman was interested in reviving PAL JOEY, but honestly, I don't see how it could happen with his film commitments and that tour of THE BOY FROM OZ in Australia.
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Post by: Matt H. on March 01, 2006, 08:34:19 AM
Heading down now to start prepping lunch.

WBBL.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 01, 2006, 08:47:56 AM
Good Morning!

Hmm... It was another morning of turning off the alarm at 9:00, and then the next thing I knew it was 11:00...

:-\

I guess I needed the sleep/rest.

Or I could blame... well, myself, i guess.

;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 01, 2006, 08:48:46 AM
DR TCB - ~~~~FEEL BETTER VIBES~~~~
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Post by: bk on March 01, 2006, 08:56:57 AM
Just spent forty-five minutes proofing what we have of the STAGE CD package.  Lots of typos and errors, which will get fixed this afternoon.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on March 01, 2006, 08:57:07 AM
And since I am all alone I will go wash my oatmeal bowl and begin the work day.

Oh, before I forget, Jose are you and Jason attending The Bad Seed at Chelsea on Thursday? And any other New York Readers, if you see this and want to come, fee free. Mr. Moore, Mr. Nondorf and Antonio, Joy, it's a classic camp movie, The Bad Seed with Nancy Kelly and Patty McCormack about a charming little murderess and should be a hoot. The ending of the movie was changed by censors (it's from 1956) to ensure that society would not be hurt by the sight of a youngster getting away with murder. You may even win a prize if you attend. Last week Jason won tickets to a show at the Public. It's $6 for the ticket and pre-show with Hedda Lettuce and the show starts at 7pm. It's at Chelsea Cinemas on the corner of 8th Avenue and 23rd Street across from Crispy Creme Donuts and next to East of Eighth restaurant.

DR Ben, Matt Ashford along with his daughter, Grace did a reading of that play last spring I believe through the Interact Theatre in LA. His daughter read the part. DR Stephanie attended it and was quite impressed by it.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 01, 2006, 08:57:21 AM
DR Ben - As for "The Bad Seed"...  I'll have to send my regrets, since I'm heading back down to DC tonight (and heading back up this weekend - one more carload of of stuff for my apartment).  And Dr Jason is currently en route to Orlando for SETCs - he'll be back Sunday.  So...  I'm not sure about DRs TPunk and Rodzinski.

I really would like to go tomorrow, especially since Hedda will be back from her "vacation".  But...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 01, 2006, 09:03:22 AM
Originally, I wasn't planning on heading back down to DC until this weekend, but since I have the time...  But I'm planning on heading back up on Saturday or Sunday morning at the latest.  It will be nice to have the rest of my kitchen equipment up here, as well as a good chunk of my CD collection.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 01, 2006, 09:05:00 AM
OH!

And the Krispy Kreme in Chelsea on 23rd closed a little while back. -And I believe that was the first Krispy Kreme location to open in NYC.  Now there's just Penn Station and the East Side.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: DakotaCelt on March 01, 2006, 09:05:19 AM
I had read somewhere that Jackman was interested in reviving PAL JOEY, but honestly, I don't see how it could happen with his film commitments and that tour of THE BOY FROM OZ in Australia.


Perhaps he has a clone...
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Post by: PennyO on March 01, 2006, 09:08:20 AM
Vixmom - thanks for asking - WAY better today. Feeling feisty. May actually ask the ex to remove himself from the loft so I can move in... hahahahahahahaaaaaa!!!!! MINE!!
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Post by: PennyO on March 01, 2006, 09:08:49 AM
May buy him out...
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Post by: PennyO on March 01, 2006, 09:09:21 AM
Just came to me - not ten minutes ago!! Hahahahahahaaaaa!!!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on March 01, 2006, 09:09:33 AM
OH!

And the Krispy Kreme in Chelsea on 23rd closed a little while back. -And I believe that was the first Krispy Kreme location to open in NYC.  Now there's just Penn Station and the East Side.

We just got a Krispy Kreme about 18 months ago in Fargo... Not overly impressed with it....
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: PennyO on March 01, 2006, 09:10:40 AM
May throw my car into the deal. What's it gonna cost me to finally be completely SEPARATED from that little so and so....
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Post by: S. Woody White on March 01, 2006, 09:11:30 AM
So much for der B and myself heading in for Philly today.  The store called, wants me in this afternoon.  Der B now wants us to head in tomorrow night.

So much for some of the shopping we were planning.

On the other hand, I've got another batch of onion soup made for tonight's dinner.  Using white onions this time, which caramelized nicely.  Strange, how the sweet onions from the last attempt didn't caramelize at all.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: PennyO on March 01, 2006, 09:11:38 AM
A little Tough Love comin' - I can feel it!!!!! Hahahahahahahaaaaaaaaa!!!!

(oh, the girl is a madwoman today, I can tell ya!)
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Post by: PennyO on March 01, 2006, 09:12:18 AM
Ooooooohhh! gimme summa that soup!
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: DakotaCelt on March 01, 2006, 09:12:39 AM
May throw my car into the deal. What's it gonna cost me to finally be completely SEPARATED from that little so and so....

I wish you well in sending him ON HIS WAY!!!!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 01, 2006, 09:13:04 AM
Hmm... Snow on the way...  Hmm...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 01, 2006, 09:15:43 AM
Oohhh....And Page Three!

Snow Dance, anyone?

;)
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 01, 2006, 09:17:37 AM
DR Ron Pulliam - I just happened to hear from a friend who decided at the last minute to take a week of vacation out there in San Francisco.  He arrived on Sunday, and has been hoping the sun will come out tomorrow... and tomorrow... and tomorrow...
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Post by: DakotaCelt on March 01, 2006, 09:18:06 AM
http://p207.ezboard.com/fthedeverauxclanfrm14.showMessage?topicID=2.topic (http://p207.ezboard.com/fthedeverauxclanfrm14.showMessage?topicID=2.topic)

Above is the link for DR Stephanie's account Matt, Christina and Grace's reading of The Bad Seed.

BTW, bk, she has seen the play three times and enjoyed it immensely... Each time she sat in a different area of the theater. I believe she even met you at one of the performances.


Thanks for the vibes... I am feeling a bit better today...
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jennifer on March 01, 2006, 09:25:40 AM
I love Krispy Kreme. But the one near me also closed. :(

Btw, Re: American Idol, I also will be happy when the show goes to one hour.  It's been very confusing for the rest of the tv schedule, since CTV which shows Idol also had to show TAR (they did it from 9:30pm-11:30pm) and LOST (they will show it from 7pm-8pm).

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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 01, 2006, 09:26:10 AM
I called in some votes for Katharine last night. Her line was not busy. I still think she has the best voice of the women (but Paris isn't far behind and neither is Mandisa).

Kinnik wasn't good, and she might very well go. I want Brenna gone. I can live with anyone else.

I agree about the voice, but there's no guarantee that the best voice will ever sing the best song in the best way with the most pleasing end result.  I totally agreed with Simon that her song choice -- and the lack of involvement she had in it -- were not up to par.  I always thought Carrie Underwood had a good voice, but I never cared for a single thing she sang.

I have loved Lisa's choices, thus far.  Paris is beginning to grate on my nerves.  Sweet voice, powerful range.  I even love the song she sang last night, Simon be damned.  But she started to say something about Bette Midler last night...and she said she sang it, aside from it being her great-grandmother's favorite, because Bette Midler never....and she got cut off.  Never?  What?  Sang it correctly?  Could THAT have come out of her mouth?  Or...?

At any rate, she left me a bit put off.

Kellie Pickler was sensational.  Mandisa was sensational.

I was very disappointed in Heather and Melissa.  Kinnik and Breena bit the big ones.


And was anyone else grateful to Simon for chastising Paula for interrupting him and acting like a child?  The comments from the judges got so much better AFTER she exchanged seats with Randy.  Even Paula became more critical and less gushy in the first seat.

Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Ben on March 01, 2006, 09:46:55 AM
I guess I haven't been as attentive. I didn't notice that Krispy Kreme had closed. Not that I went there much. Oh, well. I may go tomorrow, or I may not. Anthony is on Long Island for a couple of days to take care of some business so I have the apartment to myself. We shall see tomorrow.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 01, 2006, 09:51:10 AM
DR Ron Pulliam - I just happened to hear from a friend who decided at the last minute to take a week of vacation out there in San Francisco.  He arrived on Sunday, and has been hoping the sun will come out tomorrow... and tomorrow... and tomorrow...

There is sun today...right now...if he looks out his hotel window really quickly he will see it.

But he'll have to get over the rest of the week...cold and rain and cold and rain.  And then some more, I think.

Oh, well.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 01, 2006, 09:55:37 AM
Rain and thunder later today, they say.  I will wait for it.

YES DRKURT is my friend, the Evil Kurt Owens who was in a production of URINETOWN last summer and is a very funny and talented guy.  He works at a computer game publisher making sure the instructions are the same in MANY languages and that ALL of the illustrations actually match the TEXT and the games.

Happy Birthday, former DR KURT.  I have alerted him that he is receiving greetings here, so perhaps he will drop in a start posting again.

He is a GREAT fan of Mr Sondheim.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 01, 2006, 09:57:01 AM
DRJOSE thanks for the Cook/Stritch rundown yesterday.  I forgot to say thanks after I read it!  Sounds like a wonderful evening onstage & off!

So what does the cover of the MP sampler look like?
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 01, 2006, 09:58:54 AM
THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS GARLAND - I read about this show, but didn't know that Miss Barbeau had her - uh - was connected with it.  Judy certainly didn't look like THAT illustration at her last concert in Copenhagen.

I would like to see it - AND Mr Hugh Jackman in PAL JOEY....one of my favorite scores, if NOT one of my favorite shows....  "That Terrific Rainbow" and "Zip" always make me smile!
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 01, 2006, 09:59:40 AM
TAR - sad for the team that was eliminated last night.  But I do have a favorite already....  Fingers crossed for them.  Nobody to really hate yet - but a couple of people are CLOSE.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 01, 2006, 10:00:33 AM
Accordion Orchestra!!!

Do you know what?  I think that there should be at least one production of HELLO, DOLLY! with an all accordion orchestra!  I think it would be fantastic!
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: DakotaCelt on March 01, 2006, 10:08:53 AM
Accordion Orchestra!!!

Do you know what?  I think that there should be at least one production of HELLO, DOLLY! with an all accordion orchestra!  I think it would be fantastic!

that would be entertaining to say the least.....


For some odd reason I keep picturing John Candy and Eugene Levy skit from SCTV of the Klemmp Brothers... ( Hopefully someone can correct if I am wrong... I am trying to recall it from memory but I am not sure.)
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 01, 2006, 10:36:19 AM
that would be entertaining to say the least.....


For some odd reason I keep picturing John Candy and Eugene Levy skit from SCTV of the Klemmp Brothers... ( Hopefully someone can correct if I am wrong... I am trying to recall it from memory but I am not sure.)

Maybe that's where I saw it!  ;D
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 01, 2006, 10:37:15 AM
DRJOSE thanks for the Cook/Stritch rundown yesterday.  I forgot to say thanks after I read it!  Sounds like a wonderful evening onstage & off!

So what does the cover of the MP sampler look like?

DR JRand - You're most welcome.

As for the MP artwork...  They've modified the logo for the American production.  Basically the same, but very American.  I like it, but don't love it.  Basically less flowery - literally - and in red, white an blue and black.

If you click on the link for DISNEY THEATRICAL (http://disney.go.com/disneytheatrical/index.html) then you can see the new artwork - as well as the artwork for Tarzan.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 01, 2006, 10:38:43 AM
Yesterday I got in the mail:

STRAIGHT JACKET - dvd, discussed here last week.  Funny movie, but NOT a serious treatment of the subject.  Veronica Cartwright is hilarious and the leading lady does a great Hammond Organ solo!

WHERE THE TRUTH LIES - which I will watch later today.

SON OF SAMSON/SON OF CLEOPATRA - Mr Mark Forrest as the Son of Samson is enhanced for widescreen TV's, however Mr Mark Damon as the Son of Cleopatra is in full screen and not enhanced.  Oh well....
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 01, 2006, 10:39:29 AM
Thanks for the link DR JOSE....yes...hmmm....I liked the British logo, maybe I am just used to it, and this will grow on me.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 01, 2006, 10:40:00 AM
Well, I need to buckle down, Winsocki, for the next few hours and get some stuff done around the apartment before heading back down to DC tonight.

Laters...
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 01, 2006, 10:41:18 AM
Tarzan looks fairly....undressed in that logo.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 01, 2006, 10:42:32 AM
My question for ASK BK day....

Which stage musical has been the most successfully transferred to film?
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 01, 2006, 10:43:20 AM
Second question for ASK BK day:

Which character in which George Bernard Shaw play would you like to portray?  How about a character by Mr Oscar Wilde?
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 01, 2006, 10:46:06 AM
Watch out down thar in Worshington, DRJOSE.  With GB out of the country, Sure Shot Cheney is in charge.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: S. Woody White on March 01, 2006, 10:48:14 AM
Hey, if Donald Duck can wander around not wearing pants, why can't Tarzan?

 ;D
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: DakotaCelt on March 01, 2006, 11:01:49 AM
Hey, if Donald Duck can wander around not wearing pants, why can't Tarzan?

 ;D


"Quack, Quack, Quack!"
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: DakotaCelt on March 01, 2006, 11:02:32 AM
Watch out down thar in Worshington, DRJOSE.  With GB out of the country, Sure Shot Cheney is in charge.

DR Jose, Cheney has just been spotted --- RUN!!!!!!!
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: MBarnum on March 01, 2006, 11:02:57 AM
I enjoyed TAR last night also, but 2 hours was loooong! No real favorites for me yet...
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 01, 2006, 11:07:43 AM
Hey, if Donald Duck can wander around not wearing pants, why can't Tarzan?

 ;D

You have a point there!  :o
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 01, 2006, 11:08:20 AM
Thanks for Moneeka info, DR MBARNUM.  Did you get the Son of Samson/Son of Cleopatra dvd?
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jennifer on March 01, 2006, 11:18:35 AM
TAR - sad for the team that was eliminated last night.  But I do have a favorite already....  Fingers crossed for them.  Nobody to really hate yet - but a couple of people are CLOSE.

So who is your favorite and who do you hate.

Spill it!

And DR MBarnum I'm shocked you don't have a favorite yet! :)
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: bk on March 01, 2006, 11:22:34 AM
My question for ASK BK day....

Which stage musical has been the most successfully transferred to film?

Truest to the way the show was done onstage - The Music Man.

Best adaptation to film - West Side Story and The Sound of Music.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 01, 2006, 11:23:20 AM
I like Dave and Lori....and don't care much for the Glamazons or the dentist and his wife.  Everyone else is kind of a blur.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: bk on March 01, 2006, 11:23:53 AM
Second question for ASK BK day:

Which character in which George Bernard Shaw play would you like to portray?  How about a character by Mr Oscar Wilde?

Henry Higgins.  Dorian Gray.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 01, 2006, 11:24:13 AM
Truest to the way the show was done onstage - The Music Man.

Best adaptation to film - West Side Story and The Sound of Music.

 ;D Good choices.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: bk on March 01, 2006, 11:24:35 AM
Almost finished with the audio layback, and will then drop everything off at Disney.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 01, 2006, 11:25:07 AM
Henry Higgins.  Dorian Gray.

Two more good choices?  ;D

What do you think is the BEST original movie musical?
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: DakotaCelt on March 01, 2006, 11:33:29 AM
Truest to the way the show was done onstage - The Music Man.

Best adaptation to film - West Side Story and The Sound of Music.

bk, I will agree with you on both West Side Story (loved it and I still do) and The Music Man!
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jennifer on March 01, 2006, 11:33:40 AM

discussion about last night's TAR.

I like Dave and Lori....and don't care much for the Glamazons or the dentist and his wife.  Everyone else is kind of a blur.

Who are dave and lori, the dating nerds?

I know the glamazons are the older sisters.

Are the dentist and his wife the married couple who did the motorcycle challenge (and who booked the flight over the phone by mistake?).
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: DakotaCelt on March 01, 2006, 11:34:15 AM
Almost finished with the audio layback, and will then drop everything off at Disney.

Glad to hear that... Charm them to death, bk, charm them to death!
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 01, 2006, 11:35:53 AM

Truest to the way the show was done onstage - The Music Man.

Best adaptation to film - West Side Story and The Sound of Music.

Wholeheartedly agree with this!
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 01, 2006, 11:37:33 AM
I know this is a "sore" subject for some DRs here, but I also have great love/admiration/respect for Bob Fosse's "Cabaret".

I know it's not "like" the Broadway musical, but it's a brilliant film, IMO.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 01, 2006, 11:37:58 AM
Yes to all DR JENNIFER.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 01, 2006, 11:38:57 AM
I know this is a "sore" subject for some DRs here, but I also have great love/admiration/respect for Bob Fosse's "Cabaret".

I know it's not "like" the Broadway musical, but it's a brilliant film, IMO.

I like it, too, DRRLP....I miss some of the songs from the stage play, but Liza is in top form!   ;D
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: DakotaCelt on March 01, 2006, 11:40:53 AM
Before I go off and write for a bit I have a question or perhaps two...  ;D

What musical on broadway would make a great film adaptation?

Have any of the DRs that perform on stage, have any of you done Grease or Johnny Come Back to the Five and Dime?

Question for DR Jane... Can you share your pictures please?

DRPennyO  Any word from you auditions?

Another college in the area did Chorus Line. They did a fantastic job!

Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: DakotaCelt on March 01, 2006, 11:43:21 AM
DR DAnise.... I hope you are feeling better.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: George on March 01, 2006, 11:44:43 AM
George , I bought the DVD set at Costco, maybe they can look up the transaction by my membership number! Thanks for the idea!

Costco??  You don't even need a receipt to return something to Costco!  They have a totally-no-hassle return policy.  Just take it back with your card and they'll just give you your money back.  Easy as pie!  My friend Margo took back a lawnmower that didn't work TWO YEARS after she bought it!  She had to renew her membership, but they took it back. ;D
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: vixmom on March 01, 2006, 11:46:10 AM
Just received this and thought it might give FJL a chuckle.....


Enclosed is my 2005 tax return showing that I owe $3,407.00 in taxes.
Please note the attached article from USA Today, wherein you will see the Pentagon is paying $171.50 for hammers and NASA has paid $600.00 for a toilet seat.
I am enclosing four toilet seats (value $2400) and six hammers (value $1029), bringing my total remitted to $3429.00.
Please apply the overpayment of $22.00 to the "Presidential Election Fund," as noted on my return.
You can do this inexpensively by sending them one 1.5" Phillips Head screw (article from USA Today detailing how HUD pays $22.00 each for 1.5" Phillips Head Screws is enclosed for your convenience.)
It has been a pleasure to pay my tax bill this year, and I look forward to paying it again next year.
 
Sincerely,
A Satisfied Taxpayer
 
TODAYS TAXES
Accounts Receivable Tax
Building Permit Tax
Capital Gains Tax
CDL License Tax
Cigarette Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Court Fines (indirect taxes)
Dog License Tax
Federal Income Tax
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
Fishing License Tax
Food License Tax
Fuel permit tax
Gasoline Tax  
Hunting License Tax
Inheritance Tax Interest Expense (tax on the money THEY paid tax on already)
Inventory tax IRS Interest Charges  (tax on top of tax)
IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
Liquor Tax
Local Income Tax
Luxury Taxes
Marriage License Tax
Medicare Tax
Property Tax
Real Estate Tax
Septic Permit Tax
Service Charge Taxes
Social Security Tax
Road Usage Taxes (Truckers)
Sales Taxes
Recreational Vehicle Tax
Road Toll Booth Taxes
School Tax
State Income Tax
State Unemployment Tax
(SUTA)
Telephone Federal Excise tax
Telephone Federal Universal Service Fee Tax
Telephone Federal , State and Local Surcharge Ttaxes
Telephone Minimum Usage Surcharge Tax
Telephone Recurring and Non-Recurring Charges Tax
Telephone State and Local Tax
Telephone Usage Charge Tax
Toll Bridge Taxes
Toll Tunnel Taxes
Traffic Fines
(indirect taxation)
Trailer Registration Tax
Utility Taxes
Vehicle License Registration Tax
Vehicle Sales Tax
Watercraft Registration Tax
Well Permit Tax
Workers Compensation Tax
 
 
COMMENTS:
Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago and our nation was the most prosperous in the world, had absolutely no national debt, had the largest middle class in the world and Mom stayed home to raise the kids.
 
What the hell happened
 

Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: vixmom on March 01, 2006, 11:49:59 AM
Costco??  You don't even need a receipt to return something to Costco!  They have a totally-no-hassle return policy.  Just take it back with your card and they'll just give you your money back.  Easy as pie!  My friend Margo took back a lawnmower that didn't work TWO YEARS after she bought it!  She had to renew her membership, but they took it back. ;D

What we really want is just a replacement for the disc that's not working...  I am not sure if the Costco's here are quite do flexible on their return policy... store personnel are nicer in Florida!!
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: FJL on March 01, 2006, 11:55:36 AM
Thnaks, vixmom, that makes two of your items that I'm emailing to people today (the donkey story and the tax bit).
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: FJL on March 01, 2006, 12:00:59 PM
My question for ASK BK DAY:

BK, did you get the two pieces of mail we sent your way last week?   We sent them by just plain regular mail (the regular-size envelope on Wed. night and the larger envelope on Thurs. night), and were wondering how long regular mail takes to get from NY to CA.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 01, 2006, 12:03:00 PM
Donkeys and taxes.....not the first time I thought of the two in tandem.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: vixmom on March 01, 2006, 12:07:45 PM
Donkeys and taxes.....not the first time I thought of the two in tandem.

LOL!!

Though I keep linking my taxes with elephants for some reason....... ;)
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: vixmom on March 01, 2006, 12:08:09 PM
Thnaks, vixmom, that makes two of your items that I'm emailing to people today (the donkey story and the tax bit).
Glad you liked them!
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 01, 2006, 12:13:30 PM
Oh....Don, Darren, Dennis....dead.  TVLand "D" stars should be very careful the rest of this week.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Ben on March 01, 2006, 12:34:55 PM
What we really want is just a replacement for the disc that's not working...  I am not sure if the Costco's here are quite so flexible on their return policy... store personnel are nicer in Florida!!

Except that George lives in Washington (Olympia to be more precise)  ;)
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 01, 2006, 12:39:15 PM
Just posted my Amazon review of SECOND ACT TROUBLE.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 01, 2006, 12:43:44 PM
Last night's AMAZING RACE SPOILERS (since not sure if everybody watched).

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I'm curious to know what everybody thought. I loved it.  And have some favorites.

As the teams were being introduced last night, I was shaking my head because it seemed to me that there were clear Alpha teams (the frat boys, Ken and Barbie, the dentists and the lawyers) with all the rest as easily eliminated fodder.  But as the show went on, it became a constant upset as teams gained and lost ground.  Except for the frat boys, I was surprised by the other top finishers.  This should be an interesting race.

No one has particularly grabbed my fancy yet.  I don't mind the frat boys, the hippies and the nerds.  Definitely don't like the old folks, the dentists and the Glamazons.  

And as for the losers, all I can say is (in my best Simpsons' Comic Book Guy voice):  Worst...gay...couple...ever!
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 01, 2006, 12:45:23 PM
The Store Personnel Are Nicer in Florida.

That is the title of my new musical
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 01, 2006, 12:45:58 PM
As the teams were being introduced last night, I was shaking my head because it seemed to me that there were clear Alpha teams (the frat boys, Ken and Barbie, the dentists and the lawyers) with all the rest as easily eliminated fodder.  But as the show went on, it became a constant upset as teams gained and lost ground.  Except for the frat boys, I was surprised by the other top finishers.  This should be an interesting race.

No one has particularly grabbed my fancy yet.  I don't mind the frat boys, the hippies and the nerds.  Definitely don't like the old folks, the dentists and the Glamazons.  

And as for the losers, all I can say is (in my best Simpsons' Comic Book Guy voice):  Worst...gay...couple...ever!

All true....all true.  :D
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: bk on March 01, 2006, 12:47:34 PM
Two more good choices?  ;D

What do you think is the BEST original movie musical?

Singin' in the Rain.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: bk on March 01, 2006, 12:48:16 PM
FJL: Got both pieces of mail - thanks!
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 01, 2006, 12:48:30 PM
BTW, one of the hippies was actually born and bred in Collingswood, NJ, where I lived for a spell.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 01, 2006, 12:51:26 PM
The hippie guys are funny - hopefully the schtick won't wear too thin.

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN....what's NOT to like?  And I guess I would give it the edge over SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS only because Jane Powell's singing sets me on edge after awhile....a....very...short...whiile.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: vixmom on March 01, 2006, 12:54:56 PM
Except that George lives in Washington (Olympia to be more precise)  ;)

My brain must stopped working momentarily... I knew that!!  ::)

I am sure the store personnel are nicer in Washington too! :)

But in any event... I just found my COSTCO receipt for the Hill Street Blues DVD's buried in the my purse...... I hope they still have them so I can just do an even exchange....
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: vixmom on March 01, 2006, 12:58:32 PM
bk or anyone for that matter....  if you could perform any part in any musical irrespective of your age, looks or sex  (we'll assume you are perfect for the part!)... what would it be?





Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 01, 2006, 12:58:41 PM
that would be entertaining to say the least.....


For some odd reason I keep picturing John Candy and Eugene Levy skit from SCTV of the Klemmp Brothers... ( Hopefully someone can correct if I am wrong... I am trying to recall it from memory but I am not sure.)

They were The Schmenge Brothers.

Cabbage rolls and coffee!
MMM!  MMM!  Good!
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: vixmom on March 01, 2006, 12:58:54 PM
Where's JMK?
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 01, 2006, 01:07:23 PM
Tarzan looks fairly....undressed in that logo.

Tarzan, Tarzan
In the air!
Tarzan wear no underwear!
Tarzan say, "Me no care!
Jane wear my underwear!"

Jane, Jane
In the air!
Jane wear no underwear!
Jane say, "Me no care!
Cheetah wear my underwear!"

Cheetah, Cheetah
In the air!
Cheetah wear no underwear!
Cheetah say, "Me no care!
Elephant wear my underwear!"

I really don't recall where this went from here...


Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: vixmom on March 01, 2006, 01:08:26 PM
Ron you might enjoy this link

http://www.cagle.com/news/BushArabs/main.asp
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 01, 2006, 01:09:23 PM
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~ ~ ~ ~ ~  HEALTHY VIBES FOR DRs TCB, MBARNUM AND CHARLES POGUE  ~ ~ ~ ~ ~[/move]
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 01, 2006, 01:10:15 PM
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~ ~ ~ ~ ~  CONTINUED SPEEDY RECOVERY VIBES FOR DR DANISE  ~ ~ ~ ~ ~[/move]
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 01, 2006, 01:10:51 PM
bk or anyone for that matter....  if you could perform any part in any musical irrespective of your age, looks or sex  (we'll assume you are perfect for the part!)... what would it be?


As "anyone for that matter", I'd love to play Charles Dickinson in "1776."

I'd also love to play Frederick in "A Little Night Music."

And I could "be" "Sweeney Todd" -- don't get me started!





Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: George on March 01, 2006, 01:13:19 PM
Accordion Orchestra!!!

Do you know what?  I think that there should be at least one production of HELLO, DOLLY! with an all accordion orchestra!  I think it would be fantastic!

I think that I've admitted this here before, but I used to take accordion lessons. ::) Okay, it was when I was probably eight or nine years old, so it wasn't like I[/i] chose the instrument...my parents knew someone who knew someone who got me started. ;) But I only took lessons for a year or so.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: elmore3003 on March 01, 2006, 01:16:01 PM
Tarzan, Tarzan
In the air!
Tarzan wear no underwear!
Tarzan say, "Me no care!
Jane wear my underwear!"

Jane, Jane
In the air!
Jane wear no underwear!
Jane say, "Me no care!
Cheetah wear my underwear!"

Cheetah, Cheetah
In the air!
Cheetah wear no underwear!
Cheetah say, "Me no care!
Elephant wear my underwear!"

I really don't recall where this went from here...


Only further downhill, I fear.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 01, 2006, 01:22:03 PM
Good Afternoon!

Clothes put away - alas, not my clothes, but they're now put away... And I believe that finishes the "de-Nick-efying" - or should that be "de-Nick-ing" ??? - of the room.  My room.

:)

Just taking a little breather before I take care of some cleaning.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 01, 2006, 01:25:57 PM
bk or anyone for that matter....  if you could perform any part in any musical irrespective of your age, looks or sex  (we'll assume you are perfect for the part!)... what would it be?

Well... I think most DRs already know how I would answer that question!

;D

However...

I would love to play Pippin in Pippin, and I wouldn't mind being in the Quartet in The Music Man again.  *I was the Lead Baritone when I was a sophomore in high school.  -And I think I still have my honorary S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. membership card somewhere in my various boxes of mementos.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 01, 2006, 01:26:39 PM
As "anyone for that matter", I'd love to play Charles Dickinson in "1776."

I'd also love to play Frederick in "A Little Night Music."

And I could "be" "Sweeney Todd" -- don't get me started!

Very interesting, DR Ron--you picked two roles I would love to do--Frederick and Sweeney.  And in 1776, I would like to play Adams (too tall for him.)

If I could gender-bender, I wouldn't mind playing Lily Garland in ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 01, 2006, 01:29:53 PM
OK... Time to putter around the house a bit more...

Laters...
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: MBarnum on March 01, 2006, 01:38:02 PM
Thanks for Moneeka info, DR MBARNUM.  Did you get the Son of Samson/Son of Cleopatra dvd?

Not yet :(
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Matt H. on March 01, 2006, 01:38:34 PM
I really like GYPSY, too, as a Broadway transfer to film.

I honestly think WEST SIDE STORY's screenplay (with the song juxtipositions) is superior to Laurents' book for the musical.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: MBarnum on March 01, 2006, 01:39:05 PM

And DR MBarnum I'm shocked you don't have a favorite yet! :)

Well, actually I think the nerd couple are my favorite so far.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Matt H. on March 01, 2006, 01:40:45 PM
As "anyone for that matter", I'd love to play Charles Dickinson in "1776."



John Dickinson, I'm sure you meant. Always a part I wanted, too. Closest I ever got was his cohort - James Wilson.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Ginny on March 01, 2006, 01:41:02 PM
bk or anyone for that matter....  if you could perform any part in any musical irrespective of your age, looks or sex  (we'll assume you are perfect for the part!)... what would it be?

This is truly hypothetical, because I don't sing well enough for any role in a musical, but I'd love to play Molly Brown or Harold Hill.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Matt H. on March 01, 2006, 01:42:28 PM
I've said this before here, the role I've most coveted was Samovar (Groucho Marx in Act II and the lines and songs in the script for this character for the revue of Act I) in A DAY IN HOLLYWOOD/A NIGHT IN THE UKRAINE.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Matt H. on March 01, 2006, 01:45:16 PM
I've had a very full afternoon of video today trying to watch as much from yesterday as I could to clear off the DVR to be ready for tonight's recordings.

I began, however, with three episodes from the second disc of THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW, Season 3 so I could clear it from the DVD player. All warm and hilarious. I especially love "Lou's Place," where Lou and Ted go in together to buy an Irish pub and the place dies due to Lou's overaggressive attempt to be warm and welcoming.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Matt H. on March 01, 2006, 01:46:08 PM
Next stop was THE CLOSER with an involved mystery I'm very happy to say I solved.

Nice to see Doug Sills as one of the suspects.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Matt H. on March 01, 2006, 01:47:22 PM
Next was SUPERNATURAL with a bloody saga that promises more violence from the female antagonist. The show moves in two weeks to Thursday nights after SMALLVILLE.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Matt H. on March 01, 2006, 01:48:26 PM
I watched the second SCRUBS episode last night "live," but I went back today and caught up on the first episode. Michael Learned has been guest starring as a very ill patient for the last several episodes. The second episode last night will likely be her last one in this story arc.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Ginny on March 01, 2006, 01:49:12 PM
bk or anyone for that matter....  if you could perform any part in any musical irrespective of your age, looks or sex  (we'll assume you are perfect for the part!)... what would it be?

Or, anyone, how about NON-MUSICAL roles?  

I'd take Auntie Mame or Gittel Mosca in Two for the Seesaw - I love the way she says, "Yeah, h'lo?"  when answering the phone.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Tomovoz on March 01, 2006, 01:50:19 PM
Perhaps someone who has a met a number of the HHW crowd could suggest a complete Kimlet cast to play "A Little Night Music". (or alternative).

Larry?  Jose?
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Matt H. on March 01, 2006, 01:50:30 PM
Then came LAW & ORDER: SVU with a disturbing story of teen rape and murder. A great many promos trumpeted Susan Saint James' return to TV as a defense attorney, but her role was really negligible! I was shocked how little she had to do. Barry Bostwick pretty much carried the ball for the defense in the trial scenes.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Ginny on March 01, 2006, 01:52:36 PM
Perhaps someone who has a met a number of the HHW crowd could suggest a complete Kimlet cast to play "A Little Night Music". (or alternative).

Larry?  Jose?

If Larry picks, I bet I'd get to be the director's assistant  ;)
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Matt H. on March 01, 2006, 01:52:48 PM
Page Six Pink Elephant Dance!!!


Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Matt H. on March 01, 2006, 01:55:29 PM
And I finished up with a few minutes of THE SINGING NUN which was shown this morning on TCM. I saw this movie at Radio City Music Hall I believe when we came to New York for the World's Fair, and despite its being trite and throughly predictable, the songs are so lovely even with their new English lyrics that I've just always loved it.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: bk on March 01, 2006, 01:58:27 PM
I've always wanted to play C.C. Baxter in Promises, Promises.

I've done the layback, I've delivered to Disney, and I've invoiced.  The CD master for the STAGE benefit recording is at the pressing plant and the booklet stuff should be there in the morning and we seem to be on track.  They are asking me to take producer credit and I'm of mixed feelings about that, since I didn't actually make the recording.  However, since it's "live" there really isn't anything to producing the "live" part of it - the producing is in post-production and the mix, which is what I've done.  What think you?
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 01, 2006, 02:07:41 PM
No such credit as Post Producer?

Make one.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: DakotaCelt on March 01, 2006, 02:19:06 PM
bk or anyone for that matter....  if you could perform any part in any musical irrespective of your age, looks or sex  (we'll assume you are perfect for the part!)... what would it be?

Sandy in Grease






Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 01, 2006, 02:30:55 PM
Perhaps someone who has a met a number of the HHW crowd could suggest a complete Kimlet cast to play "A Little Night Music". (or alternative).

Larry?  Jose?

Well...

DR elmore would undoubtedly be cast as Madame Armfeldt.  -And I'm sure "Liaisons" would end up like a method-acting exercise for him too.

;D

But, of course, I would have to be Petra then.

;D
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: FJL on March 01, 2006, 02:32:00 PM
BK - What if the credit for the STAGE benefit album were "Album produced by Bruce Kimmel" and you also took co-credit for the mixing?
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jane on March 01, 2006, 02:34:12 PM
From Cillaliz:

Quote
You mean....
There was a little girl
who had a little curl
right in the middle of her forehead
when she was good
she was very very good,
when she was bad, she was popular.

LOL, no not that one.  My grandmother, very much so. ;D  
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: DakotaCelt on March 01, 2006, 02:34:42 PM
I've always wanted to play C.C. Baxter in Promises, Promises.

I've done the layback, I've delivered to Disney, and I've invoiced.  The CD master for the STAGE benefit recording is at the pressing plant and the booklet stuff should be there in the morning and we seem to be on track.  They are asking me to take producer credit and I'm of mixed feelings about that, since I didn't actually make the recording.  However, since it's "live" there really isn't anything to producing the "live" part of it - the producing is in post-production and the mix, which is what I've done.  What think you?

how about Editing Producer....
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 01, 2006, 02:35:00 PM
Good Afternoon!

Well, I'm done puttering about my apartment.  Got a lot of stuff put away.  Got some stuff organized.  Set aside some stuff for organizing.  Cleaned the bathroom. Vacuumed the rug...

Wait a minute?  I'm cleaning before I head out of town for a few days?!?!?

::)

In any case...

Time for me to gather the stuff that I'll be taking back down with me... I hope to be on the road by 7:00.  So...

-Alas, I will miss the snow here tomorrow in NYC... But with the warmer temps down south, I can go for a run.  A long overdue run.

Until Fairfax...

Laters...
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: FJL on March 01, 2006, 02:35:49 PM
Dan -  Does that poem continue with "At this performance, Cheetah will be played by Reetah Moreno"
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jane on March 01, 2006, 02:36:19 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KURT![/size]
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jane on March 01, 2006, 02:38:22 PM
DakotCelt glad you are improving.

Feel better TCB

Penny, not your car!
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: FJL on March 01, 2006, 02:38:32 PM
Remember that parody song

Nothing could be sweetah
Than to snuggle up with Cheetah
In the morning


There was also:

Nothing's more unnerving
Than to wake up next to Irving
In the morning

But I digress....  :)
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: elmore3003 on March 01, 2006, 02:39:07 PM
Well...

DR elmore would undoubtedly be cast as Madame Armfeldt.  -And I'm sure "Liaisons" would end up like a method-acting exercise for him too.

;D

But, of course, I would have to be Petra then.

;D

Ever the maid!  You'd be a good Sabina too.  Yes, DR Ginny, you can assist, but I'm afraid my casting would be too cruel and too many divas would be unhappy with their parts.

Can any DR help me with a question?  What's the difference between a DVD-R and a DVD+R?  Oy!  I miss my wind-up gramophone.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jane on March 01, 2006, 02:41:34 PM
Joy, bridesmaid dresses sure have improved. :D When I was looking the fall and winter ones were nice but I didn’t like any of the spring dresses, or if I did find one I liked I couldn’t find enough of them.  My intention was to carry a pink rose bouquet so my bridesmaid’s dresses were pink.  I could have gone with any color since they made me carry the traditional white bouquet.  Well it was 36 years ago.  
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: FJL on March 01, 2006, 02:43:55 PM
Re LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC casting - Does anyone here on HHW have a PhD?  Given Petra's vocabulary, one would have to at least be Phi Beta Kappa to do justice to "Miller's Son"  :)
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: FJL on March 01, 2006, 02:49:09 PM
I'd love to play Martha Wash in the upcoming musical bio of Paul Jabara.  

Or maybe Edna in HAIRSPRAY at some tucked-away community theater someday, since I fear that I'll never get another chance to recreate my Lucy in the Camp Loyaltown YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN.

:)
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jane on March 01, 2006, 02:50:12 PM

From Matt H:
Quote
MEDIUM had another off the cuff episode that I thought I had figured out. The killer was who I suspected but the motive was not at all what I was expecting.

We found the episode rather ridiculous, full of holes and impossibilities.  
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: elmore3003 on March 01, 2006, 02:51:33 PM
Re LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC casting - Does anyone here on HHW have a PhD?  Given Petra's vocabulary, one would have to at least be Phi Beta Kappa to do justice to "Miller's Son"  :)

I've always thought, since first hearing the song, that the song was too smart for the singer to know all that.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: FJL on March 01, 2006, 02:57:00 PM
Jane - "Ridiculous, full of holes and impossibilities" - sounds like most of the dates I had in my single days.  :)
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Matt H. on March 01, 2006, 02:58:19 PM
DVD-R and DVD+R differ in the way the data is encoded onto the disc when recording. I can't give specifics of the encoding process, but though most new players can play both types, DVD-R is more compatible with a wider array of players old and new.

Not every DVD recorder can record both types (or the other types either).
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Matt H. on March 01, 2006, 03:01:15 PM

From Matt H:We found the episode rather ridiculous, full of holes and impossibilities.  

The information that Allison and Joe had had a male child who didn't live was a fascinating new piece of information. The show's murder plot, however, was not its finest hour.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Matt H. on March 01, 2006, 03:02:38 PM
Off to get some chores done and then another full evening of TV commences.


WBBL.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: elmore3003 on March 01, 2006, 03:13:07 PM
DVD-R and DVD+R differ in the way the data is encoded onto the disc when recording. I can't give specifics of the encoding process, but though most new players can play both types, DVD-R is more compatible with a wider array of players old and new.

Not every DVD recorder can record both types (or the other types either).

Thank you!
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: George on March 01, 2006, 03:17:21 PM
What we really want is just a replacement for the disc that's not working...  I am not sure if the Costco's here are quite do flexible on their return policy... store personnel are nicer in Florida!!

Except that George lives in Washington (Olympia to be more precise)  ;)

But, Costco is Costco is Costco.  No, they won't swap an individual disc, but you can (have to, actually) get your money back and then you could get a brand new copy right then, if they still have it in stock (that's the big "if").
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: George on March 01, 2006, 03:23:10 PM
....I wouldn't mind being in the Quartet in The Music Man again.  *I was the Lead Baritone when I was a sophomore in high school.  -And I think I still have my honorary S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. membership card somewhere in my various boxes of mementos.

I'd love to be in the quartet!  I was an actual member of S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. for a couple of years, after I got out of high school.  I sang baritone, also!  I really enjoyed it, but got bored after a while because I could read music and would have my part learned (if not memorized) in one night and it would take most everyone else in the whole group at least three weeks (one rehearsal a week) to learn a song.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: George on March 01, 2006, 03:27:32 PM
bk or anyone for that matter....  if you could perform any part in any musical irrespective of your age, looks or sex  (we'll assume you are perfect for the part!)... what would it be?

I'd love to play Edna Turnblad or the Robert Morse part from Sugar (aka Some Like It Hot)!  Or I'd love to do Tell Me On a Sunday (aka Song and Dance). ;)

As for A Little Night Music, I'd like to play Henrik, the cellist, so that I would have the experience to play the (female) cello player in the musical version of The Witches of Eastwick.  Now that's a show that I'd love to do. ;)
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: George on March 01, 2006, 03:32:27 PM
[move=right,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Page Seven Dance![/move]
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jane on March 01, 2006, 03:43:56 PM
The information that Allison and Joe had had a male child who didn't live was a fascinating new piece of information. The show's murder plot, however, was not its finest hour.

And the vet diagnosis- ::)
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jane on March 01, 2006, 03:44:50 PM
FJL- ;D  

Glad those days are over for you.  Skip is great!
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jane on March 01, 2006, 04:13:36 PM
From the marriage album: the "not-too-ugly" bridesmaid dresses!
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 01, 2006, 04:16:59 PM

From Matt H:We found the episode rather ridiculous, full of holes and impossibilities.  

Really?  Would you give me an idea of what you thought were key impossibilities?
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jane on March 01, 2006, 04:20:09 PM
We had to pose for a number of silly photos. ;D

I was just reading the guest list.  Penny, in red to be different :) , is the only one of our wedding party who signed the book.  It would have been nice to have had more friends sign it.  We really don't have any idea who some of these people are.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jane on March 01, 2006, 04:20:34 PM
Ron did you watch the show?
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: DakotaCelt on March 01, 2006, 04:21:05 PM

From Matt H:We found the episode rather ridiculous, full of holes and impossibilities.  

DR Jane, If it was NBC, it would not surprise me... Look at the mess they have on daytime...
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: DakotaCelt on March 01, 2006, 04:23:27 PM
I'd love to be in the quartet!  I was an actual member of S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. for a couple of years,

???? What organization is this George??
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: DakotaCelt on March 01, 2006, 04:24:36 PM
I'd love to play Edna Turnblad or the Robert Morse part from Sugar (aka Some Like It Hot)!  Or I'd love to do Tell Me On a Sunday (aka Song and Dance). ;)

As for A Little Night Music, I'd like to play Henrik, the cellist, so that I would have the experience to play the (female) cello player in the musical version of The Witches of Eastwick.  Now that's a show that I'd love to do. ;)

Would love to hear A Little Night Music or Singing in the Rain....
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: DakotaCelt on March 01, 2006, 04:25:48 PM
From the marriage album: the "not-too-ugly" bridesmaid dresses!

THose are pretty DR Jane.... Beautiful bouquets....
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jane on March 01, 2006, 04:27:00 PM
Possible MEDIUM spoiler:



The vet diagnosis without blood work, etc.

After so many years in a totally drugged state how did the manager make the connection?  Way too far fetched for us.

No mention of the keys to the store or how the doors were locked again AND the alarm reset.

Maybe she could get away with a fake birth certificate but how on earth could she tell the woman the baby died, there must have been other people in the room with the doctor, at least one nurse.

That is all I can think of for the moment.
 
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jane on March 01, 2006, 04:28:44 PM
Dakota thank you.  It was a very fun and happy day for me.

Most the time we like MEDIUM.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 01, 2006, 04:29:52 PM
Ron did you watch the show?

Yes.  I was tired, but I was so eager for something other than winter sports that I stayed up.

I rather enjoyed it.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: DakotaCelt on March 01, 2006, 04:33:39 PM
Dakota thank you.  It was a very fun and happy day for me.

Most the time we like MEDIUM.

I have only seen it a few times.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: bk on March 01, 2006, 04:34:30 PM
Still pondering the producer credit.  The fellow who's listed alongside me in the designer rough-up of the credit page doesn't want the credit, really - so, maybe I'll take it since, as I said, the producing of a live album is all in the mix not the recording.  There wasn't a producer around for the recording - just the folks in the truck who engineered it and made sure it all got to tape.  If you heard the "mix" they asked me to listen to, which had been done by some complete incompetent, you'd know exactly whereof I speak - everything on that "mix" sounded like someone had recorded the show on a cassette machine from the audience.  It now sounds amazing, right up there with my other STAGE albums, Cole Porter and the Lerner, Loewe, Lane and Friends album.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jane on March 01, 2006, 04:37:39 PM
On the left is Marsha, our good friend & classmate we met through Penny.  Second from the left is my good friend from Jr. High, Susan, whose mother made my wedding veil and the simple bridesmaid hair pieces.  Of course that is Penny on the far right.  On the floor was my sister, the matron of honor.  Since she lived in Oakland at the time I told her to buy any pink dress she wanted.  I’m sure Penny and Marsha were envious of her dress, they really hated theirs.  ;D

Unfortunately we lost touch with the other gal, Michelle.  
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: bk on March 01, 2006, 04:37:59 PM
Trying to watch RENT - I hated the show, and am not enjoying the film any better.  
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: TCB on March 01, 2006, 04:45:17 PM
Thank you for all of the health vibes.  They must be helping.  I can now sit up without my head rolling off of my neck.  Now, I must get myself together and go to the store for Sierra Mist and cat cookies (no, not the ones made out of cats!)
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: TCB on March 01, 2006, 04:51:21 PM
bk or anyone for that matter....  if you could perform any part in any musical irrespective of your age, looks or sex  (we'll assume you are perfect for the part!)... what would it be?


Mama Rose.






Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: TCB on March 01, 2006, 04:52:25 PM
........................


or Sweeney Todd.
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Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 01, 2006, 04:53:47 PM
SPOILER POTENTIAL!

Possible MEDIUM spoiler:

The vet diagnosis without blood work, etc.

After so many years in a totally drugged state how did the manager make the connection?  Way too far fetched for us.

No mention of the keys to the store or how the doors were locked again AND the alarm reset.

Maybe she could get away with a fake birth certificate but how on earth could she tell the woman the baby died, there must have been other people in the room with the doctor, at least one nurse.

That is all I can think of for the moment.
 

The following road is fraught with startling leaps to conclusions and wild fancies of rationalization:

To the first question, I fold.  Can't imagine they did that for any reason other than to expedite the plot.  That aside, I loved the way they handled the parental anxiety over telling the daughter...and it was terrific when she told them she already knew (she's gifted, too) and didn't say anything to her father because she knew he'd be upset...because he loved the dog.

I don't think any case was made for her being out of her mind at the time of giving birth.  She need not have been so burned out she'd never remember giving birth or hearing the baby died or recalling the doctor's name. She could easily have entered rehab in the intervening 15 years.  Perhaps she had huge regrets about her child. She surely must have had a certificate of death for him, signed by the doctor.  Since they never explained how she knew the boy was her son, she must have 1) recognized the name and 2) asked him about his parents.  I think things added up for her...but the exposition just wasn't there for the viewer.

You're right about the keys/alarm.  My fervid imagination took over and presumed she used her son's key.   If the manager had been there, the alarm might have been deactivated when the doctor entered.  I don't recall if an alarm went off after Allison smashed the window to get in, but there could be a totally different alarm system to alert police when something violent happens.  (Or is that too much of a rationalization?  :D )

I wasn't real clear on the birth part, either.  I cannot imagine how she could have gotten away with it with other people there... unless she were in some poor clinic at the time and took the baby out, telling others she was getting it to a proper hospital for treatment.   But...I can only stretch so far...

As I said...I was tired.  I did enjoy the episode.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jane on March 01, 2006, 04:54:53 PM
TCB I hope your outing works wonders and you return feeling much, much better.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: George on March 01, 2006, 04:56:10 PM
???? What organization is this George??

The Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, Inc., "never to be pronounced as one word" (their edict).
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: George on March 01, 2006, 04:59:03 PM
Possible MEDIUM spoiler:

The vet diagnosis without blood work, etc.

After so many years in a totally drugged state how did the manager make the connection?  Way too far fetched for us.

No mention of the keys to the store or how the doors were locked again AND the alarm reset.

Maybe she could get away with a fake birth certificate but how on earth could she tell the woman the baby died, there must have been other people in the room with the doctor, at least one nurse.

That is all I can think of for the moment.

I call it "Suspending Disbelief." ;)
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Ron Pulliam on March 01, 2006, 05:03:47 PM
I call it "Suspending Disbelief." ;)

EXACTLY!

I suspended disbelief.

Jane and Keith weren't in the mood.

MattH wasn't in the mood, either.

AnNd.....I was tired.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jane on March 01, 2006, 05:25:14 PM
Possible Spoiler:



Yea the kid thing was cute, predictable, but cute.  If that had been my vet I would have gone elsewhere for a second opinion (ha ha).  I suppose he might have run all the appropriate tests, AND received the results, while the viewer wasn’t watching but he didn’t elude to any tests.  The vet only palpated the dog!

The mother-doctor said the mother was sedated at the time of birth—as well as being a hardcore drug addict.  Of course, the mother was coherent enough to discuss the sale of the baby so I’ll give you that one.

You wrote:  “Since they never explained how she knew the boy was her son, she must have 1) recognized the name and 2) asked him about his parents.”  Well, OK, your two explanations are reasonable but I think you’re giving the writers more credit then they deserve!

Question: if the manager had been suspicious he was her son then why did she fire him?

How did the door end up locked & the alarm set after the hysterical son left?

The mother-doctor was asked to meet the manager at the coffee shop at closing.  The “accident” that resulted in the manager’s death took place at that time.  Forensic’s never suggested that the time of death was the previous evening; the cops and DA were looking for alibis from 5am to 6am!
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jane on March 01, 2006, 05:40:49 PM
LOL we were in the mood to suspend disbelief, a must when watching the show.  We just weren’t in that extreme a mood. ;D

Ron must be tired leaving in the middle of our discussion.  ;)
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: MBarnum on March 01, 2006, 05:43:56 PM
DR Jane, that is such a wonderful photo! Thanks for posting it...but you must post more wedding shots...we ougth to see Keith as the groom, dontchathink?

Anyway, you made a beautiful bride...and I must say that PennyO is also quite a hottie! Very cute!
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: George on March 01, 2006, 05:44:38 PM
LOL we were in the mood to suspend disbelief, a must when watching the show.  We just weren’t in that extreme a mood. ;D

I can certainly understand that...there are a few shows where I just can't...no matter how hard I try. ;)
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: George on March 01, 2006, 05:51:22 PM
And now, I'm off to my parents' house for dinner.  I want to talk to them about getting a loan...to buy a house!  Actually, I'm looking at a condo that's only a half a mile or so from where I work.  Since my credit cards are paid off, I now am (hopefully) in a position to start thinking about that.  I don't have any savings ::) but being a first-time home buyer, I think there are some certain kinds of loans where I might not need one.  Does anyone know for sure??  I know I have some research to do. ;D
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: PennyO on March 01, 2006, 05:54:07 PM
Jane!! I just saw the wedding pic!! Yipes, were we ever that young??? You still look almost exactly the same, I must say. And I hadn't noticed at the time how very much you looked like Peggy. May she rest in peace.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: PennyO on March 01, 2006, 05:56:54 PM
For all my squawking about it, I kept that dress for years, sang several concerts in it. And I don't remember the bouquets having been so pretty. Your mother did a lovely wedding. All a blur. But I DO remember that dress. What were we grumbling about???
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: DearReaderLaura on March 01, 2006, 06:13:28 PM
Jane, that is a beautiful wedding photo. I think the dresses are lovely, which is a rare thing for bridesmaids' dresses!

Now I think we need Keith in his tux! ;-)
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 01, 2006, 06:21:25 PM
Such a lovely photo, DRJANE.  Lovely ladies in lovely dresses with lovely flowers.  All weddings should be so....lovely.

Did you have a soloist....if so, what song was sung?
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 01, 2006, 06:21:46 PM
The LACC recording sounds intriguing.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 01, 2006, 06:29:27 PM
For those who read Mr Rupert Holmes' novel WHERE THE TRUTH LIES - well the movie version ain't close to it, it's just okay.

For some reason I had thought I was going to see Clive Owen as Vince Collins - but it was Colin Firth....I kept thinking he certainly looked different than he did in CLOSER and KING ARTHUR, so I checked my CLOSER dvd....different guy.

Firth and Kevin Bacon were fine as Morris and Collins, and the music was pretty good, lots of source music - but the failure of the film was Miss Allison Lohman as the reporter.

AND the scene in the book that I wanted to see - that will always be in my memory is when Vince takes Karen to the Warner Bros studio and walks her down a long long flight of stairs on an outdoor set telling her not to turn around....when they reach the bottom, she does, and sees the set from CAMELOT!

AND - film opens in 1972...flashes back to 15 years later (1957) where Morris & Collins are doing a Polio Telethon and singing "Together Where Ever We Go" - two years before it was written for GYPSY.

Oh....well....if you liked the book, rent the movie, don't buy it.  THE scene is there - but pretty well messed up.   Mr Ertegon's reputation in these here parts are well known....so I will say nothing more.

HOWEVER there are lots of scenes that were filmed in my Dream Home of a few topics ago, and if they scenes outdoors were filmed on location, we get to see a lot more than just the usual exterior of the home....
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 01, 2006, 06:30:52 PM
And that's where the truth lies........  Whew!  I just realized what a double entendre that title was....I know, I know....I am SLOW!!!
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: TCB on March 01, 2006, 06:35:54 PM
Jane, that is a beautiful wedding photo. I think the dresses are lovely, which is a rare thing for bridesmaids' dresses!

Now I think we need Keith in his tux! ;-)


Or Keith out of his tux!
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jane on March 01, 2006, 06:52:00 PM
Jane, that is a beautiful wedding photo. I think the dresses are lovely, which is a rare thing for bridesmaids' dresses!


Did you read that Penny!
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 01, 2006, 06:54:34 PM
Time for PWOJECT WUNWAY.  I think tonight is the episode where Tim visits the designers in their workshops at home - and next week is the FINALE.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: DearReaderLaura on March 01, 2006, 07:04:52 PM
And your wedding gown is beautiful, too, Jane. Simple and lovely.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jane on March 01, 2006, 07:15:34 PM
Jane!! I just saw the wedding pic!! Yipes, were we ever that young??? You still look almost exactly the same, I must say. And I hadn't noticed at the time how very much you looked like Peggy. May she rest in peace.

People often said that.  Keith and my brother never saw it.  ;D

I hope she is in peace, didn't have much when she was alive.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jane on March 01, 2006, 07:18:54 PM
Thank you for all the wedding compliments.

I loved the dress.  I looked so young & was so small it was hard to find a dress to fit.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Ginny on March 01, 2006, 07:26:48 PM
Jane - I love your wedding photo!  I knew right away which one was DR PennyO, too!
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: FJL on March 01, 2006, 07:41:58 PM
Jane - What a beautiful photo!  Thanks for sharing it with us.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Joy on March 01, 2006, 07:56:05 PM
OH!

And the Krispy Kreme in Chelsea on 23rd closed a little while back. -And I believe that was the first Krispy Kreme location to open in NYC.  Now there's just Penn Station and the East Side.

And the one on 72nd closed too.  Thank God.   ;)
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Matt H. on March 01, 2006, 08:07:09 PM
Enjoyed my evening of viewing tonight.

I began with a MURDER SHE WROTE rerun on the Biography Channel. Another one of those late-in-the-run episodes I had never seen. I guessed the murderer's identity not from following the clues but simply from the too obvious direction that practically pointed a finger at the guilty party through close-ups and zooms into an important piece of evidence that I probably wouldn't have noticed otherwise.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jennifer on March 01, 2006, 08:08:22 PM
DR Jane loved the wedding photo!

Re: TAR.

DR MBarnum, I cannot believe we have the same favorite team. This is a first!

Oh and also re: TAR, I don't think that couple (where one was afraid of flying was gay). I mean the fat guy was. But the other guy was just his friend.  I think he wanted everyone to know that since he said something like "we are JUST friends". :)
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Cillaliz on March 01, 2006, 08:11:17 PM
DR Jane, I loved the photos too. It would be fun to see DH Keith
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Cillaliz on March 01, 2006, 08:13:33 PM
It was a balmy 65 degrees here in Sioux City today.  Tomorrow it going to be much cooler, 40 and windy and rain sleet and snow over the weekend. Yikes!
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jennifer on March 01, 2006, 08:15:11 PM
I enjoyed monday's MEDIUM.

(spoilers i guess).

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I didn't find it unbelievable at all.

And I don't think we were supposed to do the writers' work.  They assume we are intelligent and so they skip some of the steps.

I don't remember the vet necessarily saying that he didn't do any blood workup.  So i think we can assume he did whatever tests he needed to do to get the info.

Also, I didn't find the middle daughter's info about the dog (and how she knew he was sick) at all predictible.  I thought it was sweet and touching and a wonderful surprise.

As for the dead woman knowing that the doctor's son was hers from the name.  I believe that she had no idea the kid was her son. She only realized it when she saw the doctor (i could be wrong). But i found it totally believable that she could have remembered her.

And as for the alarm, I don't remember an alarm going off when alison went in, only that the door was locked, which could easily have been done. Although someone mentioned that the killing was done that night.

I guess i'm confused because the doctor drove off. Didn't she come back the next morning? I think that is what they said.

One thing someone i know wondered was about alison's dream. And why did her "son" choke to death in the dream. Did that mean anything?
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Cillaliz on March 01, 2006, 08:16:01 PM
Think I may have to take tomorrow afternoon off to finish getting the stuff out of the old house. There isn't much there, I just can't seem to bring myself to do it after a full day of work. But I don't want to do it in the rain, sleet and snow...so...it's really busy at work, but I really MUST get this done.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Matt H. on March 01, 2006, 08:18:57 PM
AMERICAN IDOL featured the men tonight.







spoiler - - - - - -

















I thought several men did outstanding jobs tonight. I loved Elliott's jazz riffs, something very unusual for IDOL, and I found them quite entertaining.

Will didn't get good feedback on "Lady," but I thought he did very well with it and didn't understand why they considered it such a "safe" choice. It's a good song, he sang it very well with expression and a maturity that belied his young years.

Chris got the judges' highest praise, but being unfamiliar with the song and not getting "metal" anyway, I had a hard time appreciating what he was doing. Once he gets to the finals and we have theme nights, I'll be better able to tell what kind of voice he has once he has to sing some other genres.

I was disappointed wih Taylor's song (very pitchy) though his line was busy every time I tried to call. Ace took some big risks with those extreme high notes, and though it was strained, I thought he did pull them off well enough to stay around longer. Bucky is from NC like Kellie, and though his country rock isn't my taste, he does it OK.

The two I disliked the most were David (Harry Connick with a goat vibrato and more sharp notes than should be legal) and Kevin who crooned a soulless "I Heard It Through the Grapevine." Sway's song wasn't very good either, but he does have a nice tone to his voice when he sings in his chest (we didn't hear any of that last week in that screachy song done almost totally in falsetto). Two of those three must be going.

Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 01, 2006, 08:19:46 PM
Bee-yoo--tiful wedding photo, DR Jane!  
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: bk on March 01, 2006, 08:20:03 PM
I shut off RENT and may try to watch it later in the week.  Meanwhile, I got a motherlode of upcoming stuff - I've just watched two episodes of the new Dick Cavett comedians box - Woody Allen and Ruth Gordon in one, Jack Benny and Bill Cosby in another.  Fantastic.  May try to watch the late 60s version of Ten Little Indians now.  Also got Lady and the Tramp, The Frisco Kid, the new three disc Ten Commandments, which includes the silent version, the American releases of Howl's Moving Castle, My Neighbor Totoro, and Whisper of the Heart, two Studio Ghibli films, a French SE DVD of Phantom of the Paradise, a new SE of Love Me Tender, the three new Fox noirs and several others.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jennifer on March 01, 2006, 08:20:40 PM
I did not watch American Idol yet. Although i did happen to see the last guy Chris.

I did however watch an extremely teary One Tree Hill.  They had been promoting this show for weeks (school shooting with a very severe outcome).
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Matt H. on March 01, 2006, 08:21:19 PM
LOST had a fascinating memory play tonight (rather than the traditional backstory) which made for a nice change of pace for the show.







BTW, this week's issue of ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY offered some reasonable speculations about what's REALLY going on with the island. I won't mention any of their speculations, but I found them credible.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 01, 2006, 08:23:44 PM
Wow - MR BK - that's a DVD Bonanza!!

And Fabian is in that version of 10 LITTLE INDIANS!!
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 01, 2006, 08:24:24 PM
I think I will finish watching SONG WITHOUT END....aka Franz Liszt in The Valley of the Dolls - and then look at some of my $1 DVD's!
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 01, 2006, 08:25:03 PM
DR CILLA LIZ - I find that time away from work is always spent wisely.  
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Jrand74 on March 01, 2006, 08:26:40 PM
Page Nine Gordon Scott Dance.  ;D
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Matt H. on March 01, 2006, 08:27:46 PM
LAW & ORDER



















had a difficult story of a mother murdering her bad seed son. Had a good case going until she talked too much on the stand and gave McCoy ammunition to take away reasonable doubt from the jury.

Nice to see the excellent Penny Johnson Jerald (Mrs. Palmer from the first three seasons of '24') playing the defense attorney.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Matt H. on March 01, 2006, 08:29:19 PM
I now have two CSI: NY episodes on the DVR. Never caught up with last week's episode and now added tonight's to the list. Should be able to get to them tomorrow.

I am having an early lunch with best friend John, so that should leave ample time in the afternoon to get them watched.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Matt H. on March 01, 2006, 08:40:23 PM
Is Gordon Scott still alive? If he is, I hope someone is enterprising enough to get lengthy interviews with him for inclusion on DVDs of his TARZAN films when they're finally released.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Matt H. on March 01, 2006, 08:40:53 PM
Heading off to bed now.

Have a good rest of the evening, everyone!
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Cillaliz on March 01, 2006, 09:01:34 PM
DR CILLA LIZ - I find that time away from work is always spent wisely.  

LOL! I know what you mean. But I'm hitting a busy spell. Are the stars and planets doing something wierd?  Deals are falling apart and people are very difficult to work with all of a sudden.  I don't really mind, it makes work interesting, but it makes it difficult to get away from the office
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Dan (the Man) on March 01, 2006, 09:02:29 PM
Yesterday, as I was laying about channel hopping, I came upon an episode of one of PASSWORD PLUS on TV Land.  On this version, each password was a clue that pointed to a secret word which the contestants had to guess to win the game.

In the game round that I saw, the clue words were "target", "first", "bomb" and "atom".  It was Lynda Day George's turn to guess, and with upheld crossed fingers and a giddy smile on her face, she blurted "Hiroshima?"

On the puzzle board, the word "Hiroshima" appeared with blinking lights and a ringing bell.  Lynda Day George shrieked with delight and the audience erupted into applause.

It just struck me as a bit bizarre.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: DakotaCelt on March 01, 2006, 09:20:40 PM
LOL! I know what you mean. But I'm hitting a busy spell. Are the stars and planets doing something wierd?  Deals are falling apart and people are very difficult to work with all of a sudden.  I don't really mind, it makes work interesting, but it makes it difficult to get away from the office

I hear ya....
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: bk on March 01, 2006, 09:21:56 PM
Mac users, help!  I put in a DVDR to backup some files onto - I right clicked but was not given a "burn" option like I usually am.  It just said "eject disc"  I clicked on it and the disc didn't eject - how do I get this disc out of the computer now?  The icon is gone.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: MBarnum on March 01, 2006, 09:22:39 PM
I am going to bed now. That is all.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: FJL on March 01, 2006, 09:25:54 PM
Dan - On a similar note, the Secret Square multiple chocie question on Hollywood Square was which of the following events took place in Lake Hurst, New Jersey.  The star chose "the Hindenburg disaster," the contestant agreed,. and the host shouted gleefully "The Hindenburg disaster!!!" followed by a musical fanfare and raucous audience applause.  I tell you, I'll never forget it.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Rodzinski on March 01, 2006, 09:31:05 PM
BK-
You can press the top right button on your keyboard, which should eject the disk. I'm talking about the arrow up on the top right of the number keypad.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Rodzinski on March 01, 2006, 09:33:39 PM
One option for burning a disk is to drag to your trash and you get a choice of "eject disk" or "burn disk". You may have chosen eject, but you could also have chosen to burn it.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Rodzinski on March 01, 2006, 09:35:40 PM
Jane- All I can say about the assemblage of hotties on your wedding day is VA-VOOM!

( I think TPunk will not get mad at me for that.)
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Rodzinski on March 01, 2006, 09:39:38 PM
Q for BK-
What is different about the French version of PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE? You must let me know if anything.

Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Rodzinski on March 01, 2006, 09:45:48 PM
More MEDIUM chatter with SPOILERS:

I was not bothered as much by the rampant illogic, but the fact that our heroine, because she'd dreamed about the kid and had motherly feelings towards him, had no problem with the fact that he was getting a pretty light sentence for murder. If she had dreamed one of her own family members got clubbed over the head with a thermos, I'm sure she would not have been as pleased with the kid's minimal sentence.

And don't get me started on the mom who wants so much to protect her kid she lets him take the rap for her crime.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: Rodzinski on March 01, 2006, 09:47:31 PM
Just me here now, so GOOD NIGHT!
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 01, 2006, 10:42:05 PM
Good Evening!  Good Morning!

Greetings from Fairfax, VA.

Another very easy drive back down 95.  There was one traffic back-up in Delaware which added about 20 minutes to my usual travel time, but nothing major.  *However, there were highway signs saying, "Two Left Lanes Blocked Ahead On Bridge - Expect Minor Delays".  Since when would closing two of three lanes of traffic cause "minor" delays?!?!?  -It actually made me giggle.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 01, 2006, 10:45:22 PM
As for "The Miller's Son"... I always thought that Petra was one of those "secretly educated" servants.  Or at least she was a great observer and reader, and learned a lot by "osmosis".  Kind of like a courtesan.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 01, 2006, 10:47:38 PM
DR Jane - A lovely picture of some lovely ladies in lovely wedding dresses.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 01, 2006, 10:50:02 PM
As for Bridesmaid's Dresses...  There was story in the Richmond Times-Dispatch a few years ago where a Bride got her "revenge".  She was the last one of her group of friends to get married.  So, when it came time for her to get married, she made each member of her bridal party where the bridesmaid dress she had to wear to their weddings.  The picture accompanying the article was truly priceless!

;D
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: bk on March 01, 2006, 10:50:59 PM
The disc wouldn't eject by conventional means - and no, the burning icon never came up as it usually does.  I searched help and got the info - you restart while holding the mouse down - when it boots up you get an option to eject the disc and that worked.
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: bk on March 01, 2006, 10:52:24 PM
The French Phantom of the Paradise sports a new and improved (but not perfect) transfer, and, for the first time both Dolby 5.1 and a DTS track.  There is also a second disc of stuff - and an hour long documentary made by a French company (but in English, except for Gerritt doing some really amusing and bad French).
Title: Re:THAT EXPLAINS THAT
Post by: JoseSPiano on March 01, 2006, 11:22:52 PM
Well...

It seems that my "timing" was good.  Remember the heat pump problem my parents had last week?  Well, the replacement part finally came in, and it due to be installed tomorrow morning.  Originally, my Dad was gonna stay home from work tomorrow morning, but now...  -Ain't I a good son?

;)