Haines His Way
Archives => Archive 6 => Topic started by: bk on May 24, 2006, 12:08:17 AM
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Well, you've read the notes, the notes did not have a day off (and haven't had a day off since November of 2001), and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they have the day off - in fact, they have every day off.
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And the word of the day is: SURREPTITIOUS!
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Well, I'm back from the Seattle Storm women's basketball game that I went to with my niece, last night (actually got home about 11:30, but I watched Oprah's episode with Anderson Cooper). Sadly, the Storm lost...big time: 85-59. My niece (who loves the Storm, no matter what) was very disappointed, but we stayed until the bitter end. Not everyone did. Oh well, there's always another game. :)
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Congrats to the Vixter on her award and Congrats to DakotaCelt on her grades!! And Congrats again to TPunk and her graduation!!
;D
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And on that note (B-natural), I'm off to bed. :D
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ASK BK:
You executive produced the cd release of STAGE's Sondheim Celebration tribute. Did you have any say on the content? (I noticed yesterday that there were about five songs or so that were performed in the show and not on the cd)
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Good morning everyone!
I can’t congratulate T-Punk enough for her achievement. I never made it to collage or any other higher education form of school—something I wish I could have done.
I’m very sorry for DR Jose. It seems like any musical about vampires is doomed to fail badly. But I’m very sure that this was very good experience for him and now that some Broadway people have heard his work, he will be picked up by another show very soon.
I guess I’d better not be looking for a Dark Shadows—the Musical to come to a theater near me (or anyplace else for that matter) soon.
Go Vixter! You have a very special daughter there Vixmon. It nice to read about a young person doing so well especially when you hear about so many problems with others in the news.
I hope you know I was joking with you yesterday when I asked about her using the calculator, etc. Please email me the web site. I thought I typed that but when I went back and looked I had not.
BK. Teacher. Did you ever think you would see the day that is what you would do?
I hope that DP Colin had a wonderful Birthday. I don’t even know if I will make it the NY this year but I’m hoping. I want to go three places. NYC twice (to meet DR TomovOZ and DP Colin), the back to NYC for the “Girls Night Out With The Guys” and then I want to come West to meet as many of you as I can when you have the gathering there.
I really do need to win that lotto between now and then. If money is a curse, hit me with it!
I got Bonnie back last night and she looks brand new again. I still don’t know why that crack happened. I’m very careful when I close the hatch. Just one of the freak accidents I guess. I sure hope it won’t happen again!
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Good morning, Michael S!
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Oh, I wantd to ask--was there sound with that "movie" or was it just the picture?
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Gotta run--Have a wonderful day everyone!
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Congrats to DR DAKOTA CELT on her A's!!!
Congrats to the VIXTER on her scholarship!!
Congrats on her graduation to DR TPUNK!!
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I watched all of a couple of the movies, and some of many of them, just to check them out.
Some are faded beyond watching.....WOMEN OF DEVIL'S ISLAND starring Mr Guy Madison being one of them.
However as DR MBARNUM predicted, my first film of the evening was THE DEVIL HAS SEVEN FACES starring Miss Carroll Baker and Mr Stephen Boyd. Well well well.....it was confusing as some of those early 1970's Eye-talian "thrillers" can be. And it was in full frame but NOT pan and scan. The camera was just placed in the middle of the screen and we saw lots of noses and arms at the edges....
ALSO there is a new rule - IF your major character has a twin sister, and the only way you can tell them apart is the length of their hair....the long-sister should never disguise herself by wearing a short wig....and vice versa. Certainly NOTHING in the Method-type performance of the 40 year old Miss B was helpful in letting us know which sister we were watching. If HAIR is important, the hairdresser should have a copy of the script, too.
OF COURSE it turned out that one of the sisters was dead and Carroll was just pretending to me BOTH Mary and Julie.....but STILL....... I am still NOT sure which role was an impersonation.... But she did look beautiful, even in the BLUE Pippi Longstocking wig and hotpants.
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I think I heard sound on the clip DR DANISE.
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Working today. Maybe I can post as time goes by.
And by then I will think of a question.
OH...I also watched a Monster Truck movie about a BIG MONSTER TRUCK named Twister whose electronic brain was stolen by thugs and who eventually turned on everyone and started killing people. It was produced by MTP Productions, and one credit read: Director of Photograpy. :)
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The surreptitious rioters suit up.
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Oh, I wantd to ask--was there sound with that "movie" or was it just the picture?
DR Danise, I heard sound. Now I want to hear you sing! (The dancing can come later :) )
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Congrats to the Vixter, to DRs TPunk and DakotaCelt!
And I am so sorry to hear about LESTAT. :(
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While I, too, am sorry about the Lestat news, at least our DR Jose has his day job to fall back on.
By which I mean tour guide, of course! :D
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Danise your mailbox is full!!
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Wednesday morning greetings! I'm enjoying my last morning off, because today is my last regularly-scheduled noon-9pm workday ;D
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Enjoy your "last" week morning off!!!! But just think ALLl of your evenings free from now until forever!!!! HOO and RAY!!!
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Wednesday morning greetings! I'm enjoying my last morning off, because today is my last regularly-scheduled noon-9pm workday ;D
Have a nice morning off Ginny...
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Thanks, DRs Vixmom and DakotaCelt - it has been nice having two mornings off a week, but I am looking forward to being in a more consistent routine and having my Tuesday and Wednesday evenings back.
Bye for now!
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Good morning!
Beautiful day here, but it's getting warmer each day. Low 80s today after a simply marvelous 77 yesterday. How I wish it could stay that temperature all the time!
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Hello, folks!
A beautiful day here in Santa Cruz, CA. I took my two big coffee mugs down to the motel office - yes, I travel with BIG coffee mugs... - and wiped out their seven-to seven-fifteen Mr. Coffee carafe.
Now, here I sit, getting a buzz on, before waking my sleeping nephew next door. HE got the room with the fridge and microwave - how'd THAT happen??? After which, we'll motor over to the University for his 9:30 ayem meeting with the prof who admitted him to the doctoral program. Probably some 28-year-old wunderkind physicist.
So, that's the scoop this lovely day. More tonight from - oh, probably Medford or even Eugene. I vote for Eugene - means a shorter day tomorrow. Have a good one, kidz!
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BRUCE! Who is reading MY PART tomorrow night???
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I have no intention of watching the two hour IDOL finale show tonight. I'll record it and after I read the results on the internet, I'll decide if I want to even watch the finale. Last year, I was in rehearsals for LA CAGE so watching "live" wasn't an option. By the time I got home, I saw that Carrie Underwood had won, and since I was a Bo Bice supporter, I never even watched that finale show at all.
In fact, apart from Kelly CLarkson, I've never had my favorite singer win the IDOL crown. It's been very disspiriting.
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It's a beeyootiffle day here in Philly, too. I want to make sure I get outside for lunch. Maybe a walk to either Barnes and Nobel or Fat Jack's Comics or Tower Records.
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One thing I WILL be watching is the two hour LOST finale episode. Can't wait for that!
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A very late good morning to all! My allergies and the chilly weather are grinding my system to a stop amd last night was rather sleepless; I think the Tylenol PM kicked in around 3 am or so and I slept until 10:30 this morning. Luckily, I have some Toyland work here at the apartment to keep me from dragging this tired body downtown.
DR Ben, I forgot that I had a book at the office to give you! Next trip, p'raps?
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I am so thrilled for my friend Josh Grisetti! He's got a leading part in the new ABC sitcom "Let's Rob . . ." on Thursdays at 9:00 pm (?). He's a great person, and very talented. He was Noah Racey's standby for WHERE'S CHARLEY? Wasn't he in AFTER THE BALL as well? I wish him a huge career.
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I am so thrilled for my friend Josh Grisetti! He's got a leading part in the new ABC sitcom "Let's Rob . . ." on Thursdays at 9:00 pm (?). He's a great person, and very talented. He was Noah Racey's standby for WHERE'S CHARLEY? Wasn't he in AFTER THE BALL as well? I wish him a huge career.
EXCELLENT NEWS!!!
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I was remiss in failing to wish Tomovoz's Colin a happy birthday!
So now I do wish it!
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TPunk looked great at her graduation, but as she said, we foolishly forgot the digital camera. So you'll have to take my word for it for now.
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TPunk looked great at her graduation, but as she said, we foolishly forgot the digital camera. So you'll have to take my word for it for now.
You'll have to draw us a picture!! :D
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Larry, another book! You, sir, are took kind.
Next trip. Unless of course, I get sidelined by your talking desk attendant in the lobby!
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hmmm.. pictures aren't linking again.....
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I thought about DR JRand when I saw that the third season of THE DORIS DAY SHOW comes out on DVD next week.
Also out, the second volume of THE BETTE DAVIS COLLECTION which will contain three films never before on DVD: MARKED WOMAN, THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER (hooray!), and OLD ACQUAINTANCE. There are also remasters on JEZEBEL and WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE (a new two disc set for this one).
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Now, I must head down to start lunch preparation.
WBBL.
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Today is my day off, kind of (I have to work tonight). So I shall lounge about in my smoling jacket (does anyone still wear a smoling jacket) and watch various and sundried DVDs.
My Ask BK/DR question: can one of you technophiles enlighten me about how to upload a video clip to my website? I want to upload some rare Frances Farmer clips to the Frances section of my website. I just got the hang of burning entire DVDs, but I don't know how to edit. I assume maybe I need a special software and I would then upload an AVI or MPEG file. But I'm just guessing. Any help would be appreciated.
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First of all, I am mostly pleased with the outcome of my eBay bids yesterday.
There was one item -- an original window card for London's Odeon Leicester Square theater's presentation of "Lawrence of Arabia" from 1962, in beautiful condition, and very much predating most of everything available re: the film's advertising -- that I did NOT win.
I bid a pretty on it. Later in the day, I upped my bid to a pretty and a half just to cushion my bid. Unfortunately, it sold for a pretty and three-quarters. I'd have gone that high or more had it not been for a few other nice things I also wanted.
I got some Disney window cards in gorgeous color and condition for "Swiss Family Robinson" and "Mary Poppins." I also got pressbooks for "Third Man on the Mountain" and "Those Calloways," each with beautiful full-color covers.
And then there was an original pressbook for "To Kill A Mockingbird." Not in color. But something I'll cherish.
What surprised me was that I won 6 color stills (11 X 14) from "Becket"...several of which I think look exquisite.
But the huge prize for me -- one that kept me from bidding two pretties on the "Lawrence of Arabia" poster -- was a full set of gorgeous color 11 X !4 stills from "Camelot"....totally stunning.
Sample photo from the set below:
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Here's the full-set presentation (in miniature, natch):
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First of all, I am mostly pleased with the outcome of my eBay bids yesterday.
There was one item -- an original window card for London's Odeon Leicester Square theater's presentation of "Lawrence of Arabia" from 1962, in beautiful condition, and very much predating most of everything available re: the film's advertising -- that I did NOT win.
I bid a pretty on it. Later in the day, I bid a pretty and a half just to cushion my bid. Unfortunately, it sold for a pretty and three-quarters. I'd have gone that high had it not been for a few other nice things I also wanted.
I got some Disney window cards in gorgeous color and condition for "Swiss Family Robinson" and "Mary Poppins." I got a pressbook for "Third Man on the Mountain" with a beautiful full-color cover.
One of my big prizes is an original pressbook for "To Kill A Mockingbird."
What surprised me was that I won 7 Spanish lobby card photos (11 X 14) from "Becket"...several of which I think look exquisite.
But the huge prize for me -- one that kept me from bidding two pretties on the "Lawrence of Arabia" poster -- was a full set of gorgeous color 11 X !4 stills from "Camelot"....totally stunning.
Sample photo from the set below:
I bet Joshua Logan spent all day setting up that shot. :)
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I bet Joshua Logan spent all day setting up that shot. :)
He sure didn't spend much time making the best movie possible, that's for sure.
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This are the "Becket" photos:
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Now....I simply cannot bid on anything else for several months.
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He sure didn't spend much time making the best movie possible, that's for sure.
My favorite moment is in the first meeting scene between Arthur and Guinevere in the forest, when the camera is dollying back and evidently hits a bump and the camera goes cock-eyed (so to speak) for a moment! Why in hell didn't they retake that shot?
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ASK BK:
You executive produced the cd release of STAGE's Sondheim Celebration tribute. Did you have any say on the content? (I noticed yesterday that there were about five songs or so that were performed in the show and not on the cd)
Actually, my credit is "producer" (I share it with one of the show's producers). I did have say and David Galligan and I discussed everything together and were in complete agreement. However, several of the songs that didn't make the CD (like Linda Purl's) were because they didn't do what we did when we used to record the shows - they didn't have two sets of tape machines so that when one set of tapes was coming to an end (the type of tapes they use only have thirty minutes available on them) we'd fire up the other machines and we'd overlap, thereby never losing any part of a performance. So, when their tapes came to an end, they actually had to change them and depending on how fast they did so, they'd lose anywhere from thirty seconds to two minutes - they lost all of Linda.
An example of it is in Betty Garrett's number, where I pulled an incredible save - over half her number is gone, but luckily the main part of it was there (the sung part and a bit of talking) and when they finally got the tapes back up it was just about the very end of the number. I did one of the most clever edits I've ever done, and when Galligan heard it he couldn't believe it. So, number saved.
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BK. Teacher. Did you ever think you would see the day that is what you would do?
No. And I still don't think it's what I do, nor would I want to do it full time, I think. But, I sure enjoy the two hours a week.
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BRUCE! Who is reading MY PART tomorrow night???
I'm going in a completely weird and different way tomorrow night. I sort of had my friend Barbara in mind when writing it, and that's who read it at the first reading. Tomorrow night it will be Susanne Blakeslee, with whom I worked in What If and who has been a Forbidden Broadway regular for years. I'll be interested to see how it works.
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Vixmom, CONGRATULATIONS to the Vixter. I bet you are proud! I’m sure this will be a great experience for her.
Danise there was sound with the video. :)
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JMK: If you're going from an entire DVD you burned onto your hard drive, then you do need an editing program of some sort, like Final Cut.
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DakotaCelt, Congratulations on your grades.
Possibly if I had never had a mallomar I would have enjoyed pinwheels more.
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Ron, nice photos of your purchases-nice you were the top bidder.
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Congrats to RLP on his wins!! Enjoy them in good health!
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Josh was indeed in After the Ball - very nice chap.
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Re: last night's AMERICAN IDOL.
I had a strong feeling that Simon would proclaim one of them the winner. But I didn't think it would bug me as much as it did.
But now i'm not sure what he was trying to do.
He said that taylor won round one (song one) and Katharine won song two (over the rainbow). But after hearing the last songs, he said that "if this was a tie before, then taylor, you are the new American Idol".
Now since Simon has proclaimed that he thought taylor would win (in the media), I was figuring that he wanted to assure that Taylor won. But could it have been reverse psychology to get more votes for Katharine?
I'm curious how people who heard that comment voted.
I will watch the first hour of the finale. And probably watch the end when i get home. I will tape LOST, since i want to focus on it very carefully.
I do find the final results shows (for AI) to be way too long.
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For those fans of MEDIUM (no spoilers), the little girl who plays Bridget (middle daughter) was on The View yesterday.
I'm not sure how old she is (i guess between 7 and 10), but she is so completely cute. They do not usually have little kids on the show on their own (no co stars or anything).
She was just darling. And very funny. She rode on stage on a scooter and proclaimed that she did not like to wear pink. She also said that when she has to cry she practices with her mom, and thinks of her mom dying. The ladies said "oh my gosh couldn't you think of your dog dying instead" (meaning they thought it was too much for a kid to think of their mom dying). The little girl proclaimed, "but i don't have a dog!".
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Re: last night's AMERICAN IDOL.
I had a strong feeling that Simon would proclaim one of them the winner. But I didn't think it would bug me as much as it did.
But now i'm not sure what he was trying to do.
He said that taylor won round one (song one) and Katharine won song two (over the rainbow). But after hearing the last songs, he said that "if this was a tie before, then taylor, you are the new American Idol".
Now since Simon has proclaimed that he thought taylor would win (in the media), I was figuring that he wanted to assure that Taylor won. But could it have been reverse psychology to get more votes for Katharine?
I'm curious how people who heard that comment voted.
As you remember, Simon predicted Carrie would win last year in the second or third round. It did not have any impact on the way folks voted unless it helped her get through the competition...and my guess is that it did since she was pretty lackluster all the way through, IMO.
He started calling "rounds" in last year's final....and IIRC, he gave round 1 to Bo, round 2 to Carrie and then gave Carrie a slight edge in round 3 for her intepretation of the song they both sang. I thought he was crazy, of course. Bo was much better in all three rounds than was Carrie...but....
DialIdol.com and Zabasearch both predict Taylor as the winner by a comfortable margin.
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Got a very sweet e-mail from Amarallys, Miss Monique Vermont - I don't know if she's read all of the Kritzer books I sent her, but she certainly read her part in the third book and seemed very tickled by it.
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Hi all!
It's been an exciting morning. We had a bomb threat. Just another day in the life of a county employee.
Vixmom--I will empty my box tonight when I get on the bus.
I don't know if the internet is ready to hear me sing. And I KNOW no one will want to see do what I call dancing. LOL!
BK, you are teacher if only for those 2 hours or so. You are giving those kids the benefit of your experence. They are lucky to have you.
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Thanks, Danise. Did my Xeroxing so all is in readiment for tomorrow night. It's very pretty out, so may get my jog out of the way right now.
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We did take some "after" photos when we got home last night. Here is one of me and my mother.
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e292/tpunk/MomandMegrad.jpg)
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Here is Rodzinski and me after he had changed out of his suit.
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e292/tpunk/Tomandmegrad.jpg)
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Great photo, DR TPunk. You both look so happy and Mom looks very proud!
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DR Rodzinski looks happy and proud, too!
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We did take some "after" photos when we got home last night. Here is one of me and my mother.
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e292/tpunk/MomandMegrad.jpg)
Your mom looks exceedingly huggable!! (and very proud of her daughter!!)
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Is that your graduation dress TPUnk? It is very cute!
I can't picture Rodzinski in a suite...oh, wait he does wear a suite in one of his movies.
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BK Question:
You had mentioned that you bought the DVD set of BIG VALLEY...and IIRC you had never seen the show (how you could be alive in the 60s/70s and not see BIG VALLEY is beyond me...but I digress)...so now that you have watched a couple of episodes what did you think of the show?
Also, you talked about watching RING OF FEAR yesterday...it also stars one of my interviewees, Mr. John Bromfield...what did you think of his performance (I have not yet seen this movie so I don't even know who he plays).
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Is that your graduation dress TPUnk? It is very cute!
I can't picture Rodzinski in a suite...oh, wait he does wear a suite in one of his movies.
Tom was in a movie(s)?
Titles please!!!!!!
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Ask BK or any-DR question: I'm spending a night in D.C. in a few weeks and found a relatively cheap room at the Watergate Hotel, which is reportedly a luxury hotel. Does a $149 rate at the Watergate mean it's a really rotten room at a really nice hotel, or have I just lucked out?
(The nearby George Washington Inn, which is normally much cheaper than the Watergate, has a cheapest-room price of $199 for that night, so go figure!)
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Last night, vixmom wrote:
The bottom of a mallormar is abouthe size of a Chip Ahou, put a marshmallow on top and drop the whole thing in chocolate.
What's a "Chip Ahou"?
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Ask BK or any-DR question: I'm spending a night in D.C. in a few weeks and found a relatively cheap room at the Watergate Hotel, which is reportedly a luxury hotel. Does a $149 rate at the Watergate mean it's a really rotten room at a really nice hotel, or have I just lucked out?
It means they haven't found all the microphones yet
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Last night, vixmom wrote:What's a "Chip Ahou"?
Its a Chips Ahoy whats lost its tail
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Tom was in a movie(s)?
Titles please!!!!!!
He was in a couple....I believe JRand has mentioned he owns copies of a few of them
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One thing I WILL be watching is the two hour LOST finale episode. Can't wait for that!
Absolutely!! I totally agree! ;D
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Now....I simply cannot bid on anything else for several months.
Congrats on the eBay wins, Ron!! Don't you love it when that happens? ;D
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BK Question:
You had mentioned that you bought the DVD set of BIG VALLEY...and IIRC you had never seen the show (how you could be alive in the 60s/70s and not see BIG VALLEY is beyond me...but I digress)...so now that you have watched a couple of episodes what did you think of the show?
Also, you talked about watching RING OF FEAR yesterday...it also stars one of my interviewees, Mr. John Bromfield...what did you think of his performance (I have not yet seen this movie so I don't even know who he plays).
I began watching the first episode, but had to take it out and proof the Deceit video - and have yet to put it back in the player.
Bromfield plays an trapeze artist and he's, as always, very good.
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Last night, vixmom wrote:What's a "Chip Ahou"?
Sounds like the name of a weatherman at a Hawaiian TV station.
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Back from the jog. I guess doing two yesterday took its toll - today's jog was really difficult but I kept going and did the full distance.
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Congrats on getting most of your ebay finds, RP!
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I am intrigued by the very strange looking lamp that is immediately to the left of DR TPunk in the picture of her and her lovely mom.
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I am intrigued by the very strange looking lamp that is immediately to the left of DR TPunk in the picture of her and her lovely mom.
It's not a lamp. It's Zagtrog, the friendly alien who lives with them.
(Zagtrog the Friendly Alien is the title of my new reality show.)
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Dog owners... Advice needed. The Wonderdog - who is just fine otherwise - has lost his appetite. I've tried adding things to his food and it interests him for a few meals, then he stops eating again. He hasn't totally stopped, of course. But here's a dog who ALWAYS eats every morsel of food on his plate - who is suddenly barely interested.
It doesn't help that today at breakfast his food dishes collapsed and scared him to death. He has two bowls - water and food - on a raised stand. I guess his collar got caught in the stand this morning (I didn't see what happened) and the whole thing collapsed with a HUGE clang. Abie ran to the other side of the house faster than you could say Wusburger. Now he only approaches from the side to take a quick drink and run!
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Tom was in a movie(s)?
Titles please!!!!!!
My goodness Ron Pulliam, you must have spent a lot of time in Tarnation! We have discussed Rodzinski's movies on this here sight many, many, many times!
He starred in RAGE OF THE WEREWOLF (opposite Mr. Joe Zaso)(1999) and BEYOND THE LOST WORLD (2001) and GREY SKIES (2002). He had smaller roles in BLOOD OF THE WEREWOLF (2001) and ADDICTED TO MURDER 2, among others.
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Tom was in a movie(s)?
Titles please!!!!!!
Check it out: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0634622/
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Maybe he has a toothache Maria!
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Coincidently, Netflix sent me ADDICTED TO MURDER 2 just this week...in which Mr. Rodzinski plays "The crazy vampire guy."
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Tom Nondorf, movie star, page 4 dance.
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00008G930.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg)
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Tom has no picture at IMDB (but then many people don't seem to have pictures at IMDB). We need to see his face when we search for his movies ;)
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Here is an attractive picture of him from THE GOLF WARS.
(http://www.cinemavii.com/images/thegolfwars/WAHGOLF/DSCN0124alt.jpg)
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After my jog, I sat down on the couch and promptly dozed off for forty-five minutes. I never do that sort of thing, and I must really be needing these days of relaxation.
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In other DVD related news...HAZEL: season 1 is being released August 1st!
Color me surprised! And happy!
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Wow, I do a little work and come back to find a celebration of my career here. Yes, I am in 5 or 6 of the lamest sci-fi "movies" ever made. No small feat, but a fun one.
THE GOLF WARS though, now that was an enjoyable avant-garde musical I did in Brooklyn then later at the Lamb's Club in Manhattan. The music has been running through my head lately. It made no sense but was doggone catchy.
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Hmm...when I called the Watergate Hotel, the first thing I heard over the phone was "This conversation may be recorded to assure quality control."
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The Lamp (aka Zagtrog) was a nice $5 find from when I moved into my own place in Brooklyn and was furnishing the space exclusively via stoop sales. Brooklyn is good that way.
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Question for BK:
Have you ever known of a Broadway show where a cast album was recorded but never released?
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Rodzinski, you must next time take a photo of yourself of TPunk using
my your chair in the background.
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What exactly was GOLF WARS about, anyhow?
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Question for BK:
Have you ever known of a Broadway show where a cast album was recorded but never released?
I'm not BK, but I know that they recorded the entire show of Nine and originally only released a 69 minute (or so) album and 80 minute cassette. It wasn't until a couple of years ago that they finally released the entire recording (and it's fabulous!...in my humble opinion ;))
Otherwise, Paul Simon's The Capeman is the only show that I know of that had a complete recording that was never released. He did release a "Songs from The Capeman" CD, but Paul himself sang some of the songs and they weren't the same arrangements as the show.
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COngrats, DR Ron, on your Ebay acquisitions.
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I bid my mother and sister farewell earlier this afternoon, and now I am at work. I will just say that having family in town is stressful.
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I believe they recorded SMILE and never released it.
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Especially when one of the family members talks constantly on her cellphone and makes it known that she would have preferred to stay at home. But maybe that's just me being oversensitive.
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All I know is that Rodzinski is quite a trooper. And that we are looking forward to a quiet weekend alone!
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I began the afternoon by watching excerpts from last night's AMERICAN IDOL.
I didn't think either of the two was in extraordinary voice. Of course, I realize they had to have been dreadfully nervous, and I think the nerves were present in all three songs for both of them. I thought Katharine had a hard time with pitch and with her upper register which seemed astonishly thin compared to previous weeks.
Taylor didn't seem to stay on pitch as consistently as he has in the past either.
All told, I think Taylor clearly did the better job and was the better entertainer. If I had voted, I would have voted for him.
But last night only confirmed for me that neither of them can hold a candle to Elliott for pure singing chops or interpretation.
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I next finished THE BALLAD OF JOSIE. An interesting change of pace for Doris and a wonderfully fitting leading man role for Peter Graves (too bad they never made a present day romantic comedy), but the writing really let them down. The entire last 30 minutes was a mess.
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Next, I finished THE NEGOTIATOR which I had also started last night. It's a terrific cop thriller, and has one of Kevin Spacey's and Sam Jackson's best performances. They made a good "team."
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Next up, I put in the Criterion Collection DVD of MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO. I had only seen the film once when it first came out and liked it very much, so I'm really enjoying seeing it again. What a loss for us all with River Phoenix's death.
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Well color me duh because I didn't realize that we had real, live mooovie star in our mists either! ;) :D
:D
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Especially when one of the family members talks constantly on her cellphone and makes it known that she would have preferred to stay at home. But maybe that's just me being oversensitive.
Oh where IS the bitchslap machine when you really need it?!
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Next, I finished THE NEGOTIATOR which I had also started last night. It's a terrific cop thriller, and has one of Kevin Spacey's and Sam Jackson's best performances. They made a good "team."
I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this movie. A friend made me watch it a couple of years ago...and it made me a fan of Kevin Spacey.
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http://www.tripadvisor.com/
I've never been to Washington, DR FJL but maybe the above travel site will help you.
I loved the after grad photos, TPunk and your Mom I agree that your Mom looks hugable.
As for the Wonderdog, I don't know what to tell you because I was going through the same thing with Bear. The vet kept saying it was because he was greaving Brandi. Has he lost someone he cared for--maybe even a friend you don't really think meant something to him.
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OK Vixmom--I made some space in my in box!
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We're coming up on the church. Note to self: Do NOT get off the bus.
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I don't watch American Idol but was told that Mealoaf might be on the show tonight. It's a shame because I would LOVE to see him but I have to see LOST!
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DR Ginny, I know that you will enjoy being home at a normal time to enjoy the evenings with your family.
It's been said before, "There's no place like home!"
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Hmm...when I called the Watergate Hotel, the first thing I heard over the phone was "This conversation may be recorded to assure quality control."
LOL!!!;D
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Hello all... long time since I've read posts around these parts, but since the school year is winding down, I may be able to get some more HHW time in. I doubt I'll ever be able to catch up. It's nice to be back. (that was very Norma Desmond-y)
Our pup is now almost 16 weeks old, and he is precious. I'll post a picture of him soon. Otto is quite the gentleman, but loves to play. Everyone loves Otto.
No question for BK, I've been reading the notes daily so I know what's been going on. Nothing like the end of the school year.
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No, I believe DRMBARNUM is the owner of the Rodzinski Criterion Collection....
DRMATTH - I preordered Ms Day's Third Season, along with her Special....that was recentlly seen on some PBS stations.
DRJMK as long as you're making DVD's now, you might as well send some to your friends. :)
I guess no NY HHW'ers went to see AMONG THE LIVING on Monday night....oh well.
Great pics from DR TPUNK and DR RODZINSKI.
DRMARIA....I think MBARNUM may be onto something with the toothache diagnosis for the Wonderdog.
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Adam did not come into the store today, but as soon as he does, I will get the Adam Long short report on THE BRAIN FROM PLANET X and the meeting with MR BK and of course post details HERE and only HERE at HHW!
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They may record your conversation at the Watergate, but 18 minutes of it will be missing.
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I am intrigued by Ring of Fire....as noted in the notes.
My question for ASK BK DAY......what is your favorite Circus Theme Movie? What do you think is the BEST circus movie? And what you think is the worst?
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hi DRMATTHEW...yes we must have pics of Otto.
DRG*NNY - I meant to ask you, do you think the sale of Paramount's King's Island will mean no more Klingons in the park?
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"No More Klingons in the Park, that is the name of my new campfire story.
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DR JRand, Ms. Day's special isn't due out next week, is it?
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Off to clean the den and then settle in for some LOST thrills.
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Question for BK:
Have you ever known of a Broadway show where a cast album was recorded but never released?
Sure, The Capeman
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I believe they recorded SMILE and never released it.
Smile was never recorded to be released. It was recorded only as a tool for the stock and amateur rights - it's not the entire original cast, and it's all played on synthesizers.
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I am intrigued by Ring of Fire....as noted in the notes.
My question for ASK BK DAY......what is your favorite Circus Theme Movie? What do you think is the BEST circus movie? And what you think is the worst?
I think Ring of Fear is about the worst. I'm fond of Circus of Horrors and Trapeze.
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I didn't say Ring of Fire in the notes, did I? Ring of Fire is something wholly else, and something which deserved the miserable fate it had.
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Just read that Lestat is closing this Saturday! It closed a lot quicker than I thought it would. At least the producers decided not to throw good money after bad.
Sorry to hear that DR Jose is out of a job.
I also guess Jack Noseworthy who was dismissed in San Francisco was the lucky one.
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Smile was never recorded to be released. It was recorded only as a tool for the stock and amateur rights - it's not the entire original cast, and it's all played on synthesizers.
I was in the middle of posting the same answer. Computer very slow today
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I think Ring of Fear is about the worst. I'm fond of Circus of Horrors and Trapeze.
Were does the Greatest Show On Earth & Circus World with John Wayne fall into your list?
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Forgot to mention that BK has a mention in the June Cabaret Scenes magazine.
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My LP "Polish Wedding Memories" by the Kryger Brothers arrived!!! An eBay find. A recording that my mom grew up with (even though we're Italian!) and shared with me. My copy is all scratched and I found it on eBay. Gotta love it!
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Which RING OF FIRE deserves it's fate?? I love the 1961 David Janssen/Joyce Taylor film with that title!
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Maria, things that come to mind regarding Abie:
1. He has a bad batch of food
2. He is bored with his food & wants something new
3. He is sick
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TPunk I don’t think you are being oversensitive. Is it possible said person has gotten too used to being the center of attention at home? How old is she?
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Congrats on getting most of your ebay finds, RP!
Many thanks, Tom...and also to others who expressed similar sentiments.
It IS fun...but nothing beats actually "receiving" the items after the auction ends!
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Hi Matthew, it is nice to see you. I’m looking forward to the photo of Otto.
Do you know that DR Jed and DR Ann are engaged? Soon one of them should be posting with an update on DR TCB who is in the hospital recovering from hip surgery.
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Check it out: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0634622/
Well, holy merde!
I dined with a movie actor!
And didn't know it!
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My goodness Ron Pulliam, you must have spent a lot of time in Tarnation! We have discussed Rodzinski's movies on this here sight many, many, many times!
I guess I don't always catch up as well as I ought/might/should!!!
He starred in RAGE OF THE WEREWOLF (opposite Mr. Joe Zaso)(1999) and BEYOND THE LOST WORLD (2001) and GREY SKIES (2002). He had smaller roles in BLOOD OF THE WEREWOLF (2001) and ADDICTED TO MURDER 2, among others.
I guess I've been in Tarnation a lot more often than I'd like to admit.
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All I know is that Rodzinski is quite a trooper. And that we are looking forward to a quiet weekend alone!
Does he wear that "Golf Wars" hat around your apartment?
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Good evening, fellow Dear Readers. Today I shopped for a new cooktop and wall oven. I am tired of being shocked when I cook.
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Literally.
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Maybe he has a toothache Maria!
"Maybe he has a toothache Maria!" is the title of my new song.
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Many thanks, Tom...and also to others who expressed similar sentiments.
It IS fun...but nothing beats actually "receiving" the items after the auction ends!
I know. Sometimes the waiting is the hardest part.
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Maria: Often, animals go off their feed if they cannot smell it.
Is it possible that the Wonderdog MIGHT have some allergies that render his smeller inoperative?
I think one thing you might try is to hand-feed him something...opening his mouth and putting some food into it...if he eats it vigorously, then he's probably not smelling it. Coax him a little with more hand-feeding until you get him over the bowl...he might just start eating it on his own.
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Ring of Fire - the Johnny Cash "musical"
Circus World and Greatest Show are both just oke to me.
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Glad you brought that up about Kings Island. I meant to mention that as well. For some reason I had always thought KI and Cedar Point were owned by the same people in recent years. Didn't Paramount own Kings Island? But not Cedar Point I guess. Guess it could mean more good roller coasters at Kings Island, but will they get rid of Paramount-themed rides?
In my youth, I don't know who owned Kings Island, but it was all Hanna Barbera, the greatest place ever.
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Thanks for all the theories about Wonderdog. I think he felt your concern because he ate his supper tonight. Well - he ate half of it, then I took the dish from its stand and put it on the floor and he ate the rest.
He's not sick - he's as playful as ever. I think it's a combination of being bored with the food and scared of his dish.
Danise - the only friend he's lost is his park buddy, Eddie. who got run over and killed a few months ago. But he only saw Eddie once a week -- and I didn't give him the bad news. As far as he knows, Eddie just quit coming to the park.
I think he'll be fine. And here's a photo I took minutes ago to prove it...
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While I'm doing Show and Tell -- here are some lovely items DD sent back from Istanbul (she's no longer there - no worries about the airport fire).
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THE GOLF WARS was some kind of absurd allegory. It was about the duelling pianists, a comedy team doing a show in Hawaii, and they became embroiled in controversy when someone is accidentally killed during military excercises overseen by Jack Aashimoto, the son of a major resort owner, and so on...
Sadly, I don't have that hat anymore. The strap broke during the final performance.
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Yay. Wonderdog is eating!
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And finally - for no reason at all - my beloved Pee Wee collection...
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Today, the ever-giving Salvation Army yielded some nice LPs. A Francoise Hardy album on Reprise, Aznavour and George Moustaki imports in fine shape, a King Sisters LP, and some other odds and ends.
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Maria, I very pleased to hear Abie is eating again.
DD sent some lovely items from Istanbul. Are they for you to keep or to save until she returns?
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DD sent some lovely items from Istanbul. Are they for you to keep or to save until she returns?
She sent even more -- beautiful handmade pillow cases (for throw cushions) and embroidered throws. She'll be taking the items eventually. Perhaps not for a while. The apartment in San Francisco where she'll be living for the next year is a furnished sublet, so she may not want it for there. I don't know.
Today she's in Copenhagen, tomorrow Stockholm, then Helsinki, St. Petersburg, Tallinn (Estonia) Gdansk and Oslo. The kid gets around!
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I wonder if she will be in St. Petersburg at the same time as my brother.
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For any dear readers of the New York and Vicinity Variety:
To celebrate TPunk's achievement, we are having a casual gathering tomorrow (Thursday) evening at the Dusk Lounge, located at 147 W. 24th Street between 6/7 Aves. From 6:30 till whenever. If any of you can make it, come on out!
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Tpunk, Rodzinski & the rest of the NY gang, have fun celebrating. :D
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I must be off...'night.
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And finally - for no reason at all - my beloved Pee Wee collection...
My sister loved Pee Wee, too! (the character, not the actor ::)). She also has the ventriloquist doll. When I played seven different characters in the show Annie, one of them was the radio ventriloquist when they sing "You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile." We borrowed the doll for the show. Several audience members came up to me after the shows and told me how much they loved Pee Wee (this was before the "controversy").
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Ok, I had the image WAY too big so I deleted it. Let's try this....
I got the camera!!!!! This is what I often see first thing in the morning
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TPunk I don’t think you are being oversensitive. Is it possible said person has gotten too used to being the center of attention at home? How old is she?
She hasn't really lived at home for some time and I don't think it's a question of age- she's 25 only 3 years younger than me. Folks who know us both have said in the past that I should just wait for her to mature. But recently I've come to realize that we are just very different people, and that we relate to people in a very different way.
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Does he wear that "Golf Wars" hat around your apartment?
Only on special occasions.
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Ok, I had the image WAY too big so I deleted it. Let's try this....
I got the camera!!!!! This is what I often see first thing in the morning
Wow, that is remarkably similar to my first sight every morning.
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Callie's attitude about me taking so many photos of her
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Callie's attitude about me taking so many photos of her
Hee hee, what an expression!
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And one from my back yard
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Callie has beautiful eyes!
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One last one from the back yard
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Callie has beautiful eyes!
Thanks, I think so too, this camera is the first I've ever been able to capture Nilla's eyes. That makes me very happy
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So, TPunk, has it sunk in yet that you are actually done with school?
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So, TPunk, has it sunk in yet that you are actually done with school?
I don't think it has quite yet. I kind of feel like I'm in limbo waiting to hear back about a particular job. I think that once I know either yes or no, I'll have a better idea of what my life is going to look like over the next few months and then things will finally start to sink in.
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Or, maybe the first time I get to select master's degree as the highest level of education completed when I fill out a survey will be the defining moment.
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Cillaliz, what about you- are you feeling like you are able to relax and unwind?
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Page 7!!
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Good night everyone. I am going to spend the remainder of the evening in bed finishing In Cold Blood.
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Great photos, Maria!
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Night TPunk, I'm signing off too, the cats and I are headed off to the lake tomorrow am, I'll stop by from time to time
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I tell you, I have been dozing all the livelong day - all that lack of sleep must have really caught up with me. Just what up was doing with me I cannot say, oh, no, I cannot say.
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ENjoyed a MURDER SHE WROTE rerun tonight before the start of prime time TV. It was one I had never seen from the last years of the series. Not a great mystery, but nice to see Ken Howard among the suspects.
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Watched the first hour of the IDOL finale. They really have made the show much more entertaining than in previous years. Lots of big name guest stars (Meat Loaf, Al Jureau, Dionne Warwick, Prince) in addition to the Idols doing a lot of singing, too.
I flipped off it once LOST started, but LOST went to a commercial at 9:55, and I was able to see the announcement of the winner. I also recorded the show so I can watch the entire second hour tomorrow.
I think the winner was the most reasonable choice.
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Lost. Well, where to start? Full of suspense, confusion, action, and shock.
And we certainly will have a different show next season with the events that transpired tonight. Ballsy move on the part of the writers of this show.
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TOnight marks the end of the 2005-2006 TV season. What a busy year it's been with quite a handful of superlative shows currently airing.
Once wishes a little break would be possible, but in the days ahead will come brand new episodes of summer favorites like DEADWOOD, RESCUE ME, THE CLOSER, MONK, THE WIRE, ENTOURAGE.
TV really is a 12 months a year business now thanks to cable channels.
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Today is my day off, kind of (I have to work tonight). So I shall lounge about in my smoling jacket (does anyone still wear a smoling jacket) and watch various and sundried DVDs.
My Ask BK/DR question: can one of you technophiles enlighten me about how to upload a video clip to my website? I want to upload some rare Frances Farmer clips to the Frances section of my website. I just got the hang of burning entire DVDs, but I don't know how to edit. I assume maybe I need a special software and I would then upload an AVI or MPEG file. But I'm just guessing. Any help would be appreciated.
Save file website or Yousendit are doable...
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Congrats and good luck vibes for Elmore's freind, Josh.
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Congrats on your Ebay find, RLP...
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Lovely pictures of you TPunk with your mum and Rodz...
Again Congratulations!
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While I'm doing Show and Tell -- here are some lovely items DD sent back from Istanbul (she's no longer there - no worries about the airport fire).
Maria, DD has exquisite taste. Those are beautiful..
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Headed for bed now.
Good night!
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Lovely picture of Abie..
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nice pictures Cilla...
WE had 90 yesterday and rain today.. Go figure.. They are talking the upper 80s here for the weekend.
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"Maybe he has a toothache Maria!" is the title of my new song.
It sounds like a polka.
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It sounds like a polka.
ahh one, aahh two
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There was a message on our voice mail tonight when we got home from work from DR TCB himself! It looks as though he'll be released from the hospital on Friday afternoon, earlier than initially expected. I'd have to think that this is a good sign! He'll have a friend from work staying with him the couple days this weekend than DF Ann and I will be up in Victoria, and then we'll be back to help him out however necessary.
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There was a message on our voice mail tonight when we got home from work from DR TCB himself! It looks as though he'll be released from the hospital on Friday afternoon, earlier than initially expected. I'd have to think that this is a good sign! He'll have a friend from work staying with him the couple days this weekend than DF Ann and I will be up in Victoria, and then we'll be back to help him out however necessary.
Oh I am so glad you posted. I just logged on before sleeping to see if there was any news. I am so glad you and Ann willbe thre to help himout and that he has such good friedns around.
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Glad to hear that about TCB..
Have a lovely time in Victoria Jed with Ann
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I spent the eveing just hangingout with the wonderful WFO and his everloving Joe over at their house. They say "HI". Now the finals are almost graded WFO will try to get back into the swing of things again
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Beddy bye time for me! Nights!
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And finally - for no reason at all - my beloved Pee Wee collection...
Back in my toy collecting days, I picked up the very, very, very--I can't say it enough--very rare Pee Wee Herman and his scooter bike, mint on card, for a good price at a flea market. A few weeks later, my nephew (who was four or five at the time and a BIG Pee Wee fan) spotted it and wanted to play with it. I explained to him that it was very, very, very, very rare and that it was mint on card. He started to cry. I gave it to him to play with.
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LULL
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A phenomenon we like to call the ATTACK OF THE WUSSBURGERS.
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REading.....
I was reading on Margaurite Henry... She was one of my favorite authors when I was a kid. Loved Misty of Chincoteague, Stormy and many of her other stories.
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I'm afraid I simply have nothing to say.
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Hi Matthew, it is nice to see you. I’m looking forward to the photo of Otto.
Do you know that DR Jed and DR Ann are engaged? Soon one of them should be posting with an update on DR TCB who is in the hospital recovering from hip surgery.
Thanks, DR Jane for the update. Congrats to Jed and Ann and get well soon vibes to DR TCB
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What kind of books did you like to read when you were a kid?
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page 8 dance!
A misty sort of dance....
(http://www.actionfarmtoys.com/pictures/20B.jpg)
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What kind of books did you like to read when you were a kid?
Encyclopedia Brown and anything by Judy Blume... and the "little house" series. Go figure! :)
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I also like Judy Blume. Little house is a classic....
In the telly series, at least Three former and present actors on Days have a Micheal Landon Connection:
Suzanne Rogers
Wayne Heffley
Melissa Reeves [listed as Melissa Brennan]
Suzanne and Wayne were on Little House and Missy was on Highway to Heaven. She was in the episode called Song for Jason about being a werewolf.
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Lost. Well, where to start? Full of suspense, confusion, action, and shock.
And we certainly will have a different show next season with the events that transpired tonight. Ballsy move on the part of the writers of this show.
Not really a spoiler at all, but just in case:
Did anone notice in Desmond's flashbacks that the name of the beared guy's former hatch partner was "Radzinsky"? (I turned on the closed captioning to understand what they were saying.) I wonder if the writers had seen BK's very own "Naked Space/The Creature Wasn't Nice" and didn't look up the spelling?? ;) Or maybe they lurk here and deliberately changed the spelling so people wouldn't think that they were copying the name of our very own Rodzinski! ;D