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Title: THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: bk on October 12, 2006, 12:10:20 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes were towering, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're fuming because Tower is only discounting ten percent.
Title: Re:THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: bk on October 12, 2006, 12:12:44 AM: And the word of the day is: DELETERIOUS!
Title: Re:THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 12, 2006, 12:31:39 AM: WE never had Tower records in North Dakota. However we did have Musicland and Sam Goody, which are both now gone. I have had less than pleasant experiences with them and I do not miss them. Media Play was here and gone. At one time they had a good selection but that had deteriorated in recent years. Media Play closed just before Christmas 2005.

The only store where we can get any music anymore that is other than top 40, rock or hiphip is at Barnes and Noble.

My favorite places to hangout when I was a kid....Hmmm..

Favorite bookstore was a used/new bookstore called Twice Told Tales... Neat books to read and see in there and comfy couches and of course, hot chocolate!!

Loved to go to the Record Shoppe (yes, that was the name) and you could place demo LPs on the old turntable to take a listen, chat with other browsers and even by an LP or tape. They were more than happy to get you a special order or something. Sadly, they were forced out of business by Musicland.

THe coffee shops as of late have been the only really friendly places for chat and enjoyment. If you are interested in hiphop there are a few places but other music genres you are at a loss.
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 12:41:21 AM: My favorite NY Hangout-Gotham Book Mart. Their new place doesn't have the vibe that the old place did, but they still have a great selection and some of the best clerks in the world. (And a HUGE cat!) Plus, when you mail order their books, they are neatly and beautifully wrapped in paper and taped up, so when you receive them, you feel like you're opening a wonderful present. I think the book 84 Charing Cross Road described this feeling very well.

In Atlanta, Oxford Books was our wonderful indie bookstore/hangout. They would let you take books upstairs to their coffee shop and spend time with them. They were put under by the mega bookstores. They were just a few blocks away from our new (100 year old) house. How I wish they were still there!

Favorite LA music/video store: Amoeba (Too bad about Aron's!)
Title: Re:THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 12, 2006, 12:47:17 AM: I visited a neat bookstore when I was in Washington State in Redmond called Puss n Books!!

They had two cats and LOTS and LOTS of books!! Loved it!
Title: Re:THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: George on October 12, 2006, 12:55:40 AM: I'll have to think about the Topic of the Day. Yesterday, I got digital cable installed and today, I get the carpets cleaned. I have to be at my new place by 10:00 a.m., to let Greg, the carpet cleaner in. I don't know if I need to stay the entire time or if I can leave right after letting him in. He totally can be trusted...Greg, my sister, her former husband, his sister and several still current friends of my sister all went to Centralia College together, more than 20 years ago. He'll let me know. :)
Title: Re:THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: George on October 12, 2006, 12:57:28 AM: Quote from: DakotaCelt on October 12, 2006, 12:47:17 AM
I visited a neat bookstore when I was in Washington State in Redmond called Puss n Books!!

They had two cats and LOTS and LOTS of books!! Loved it!

I've heard of this place, but I've never been. The Lacey Library (before they moved into a new building quite a few years ago) used to have a library cat. I don't know if the current building has a cat. Probably not...there are probably too many people with allergies and all.
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 12:59:29 AM: I forgot to mention the place I go to every single day---Cormier Coffee Roasters, near my house. It's an oasis of liberalism in my very uptight little city. (The new owners changed their name to "Cool Beans" but they will always be Cormier to me.) I've been going there for over 10 years every day I've been in Marietta to start my day with a 3 shot non-fat latte for $2 (we seem to have a preferred rate as community activists). I usually see half a dozen people I know whenever I go in, which is a great feeling to someone who grew up as a military brat, moving every few years.

I'm going to miss them so much when we move into Atlanta and I have to resort to Starbucks and mingle with snobby rich people. And nobody in town has better coffee---they roast their own. Mmmmmm. Maybe that's why I'm still up at 4AM!
Title: Re:THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: George on October 12, 2006, 01:00:00 AM: And now, I'm about to fall asleep. Good night, all. :)
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 01:01:39 AM: Oh, off topic but fitting one a few days ago:

Turner Classic Movies is airing the Groucho Marx/Dick Cavett interview tonight, followed by at least 6 of the best Marx Brothers films. Wish I had TiVO!

www.tcm.com
Title: Re:THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 01:03:08 AM: Goodnight, George! I'm turning in too... Goodnight DC and BK!
Goodnight John-Boy...
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 01:25:43 AM: Oh NOOOOOOO! I did an internet search to find a picture of Gotham Book Mart's huge cat, Pynchon (the New Yorker did a story on him when he arrived) and it appears that the store may be going out of business!

Here's a good description of the store:
http://www.gen-o.com/blog/?p=115

And from the NYT:

Now, the 86-year-old bookstore is in trouble again.

In the last six months, the owners of the building have moved to evict the store and its owner, Andreas Brown. Friends of Mr. Brown’s say the building’s owners were only trying to help Gotham get on its feet. They say that Mr. Brown, who hoped to buy the building eventually, fell behind on his $51,000 monthly rent, and owes at least $500,000 in rent, taxes, interest and other fees.

Whether he fell behind because he lost momentum during the difficult transition after the move from the old building or because — as some friends say — he devoted his money to his first love, buying more books, and to paying his employees rather than his rent, the Gotham is fighting for its life once again.

I am heartbroken! This would be a tragic loss!
www.gothambookmart.com

Now I can't sleep....
Title: Re:THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: S. Woody White on October 12, 2006, 04:08:06 AM: Quote from: bk on October 12, 2006, 12:12:44 AM
And the word of the day is: DELETERIOUS!
Casey would waltz
With a strawberry blonde
In spite of the DELETERIOUS games the band played with the tempi.
Title: Re:THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: S. Woody White on October 12, 2006, 04:15:21 AM: With over 5000 stores nationwide, Starbuck's is hardly a place where the elite meet and greet. :P

There are sure to be better places to get your coffee fix, Edisaurus. Check the phone book, ask friends. It's not like Atlanta is an itsy-bitsy one horse town with a single trough.
Title: Re:THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: S. Woody White on October 12, 2006, 04:31:49 AM: I remember when the Burbank Golden Mall opened. Several blocks of San Fernando Blvd. were closed to traffic, paved over, and Burbank had it's very own open-air mall. It was a fun place to go after school.

The street has been opened up to traffic again, of course, because all the stores eventually failed. Sad, but last time I was in the area, that part of Burbank was absolutely ugly.

*sigh*
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Post by: Danise on October 12, 2006, 04:34:05 AM: Good morning all!

How exciting about your new place, DR George! After 25 (!) years in the same place I sometimes yearn for a change and the excitement of moving someplace new. I have to keep telling myself how lucky I am that the joint is paid in full and be happy with that.

When I used to have the time, I went to the realtor sites just to see what was available and daydreamed about buying this or that house. I think someone thought I had the money for the million dollar homes because I started getting ad's in the mail from realtors for them. I never even left my email address so I guess that should be a warning that Big Brother IS watching.

I thought about shocking them by puting in a bid for a few square yards since there was no way I could aford the whole house! :)
Title: Re:THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: Danise on October 12, 2006, 04:44:57 AM: We have a lot of used bookstores around. I love them because I can get what I want then take it back and get part credit for another book.

I wish I could keep them all but our house is just to small.

I also trade books at work. We have a bookshelf where you can take a book to read if you bring it back and put another one on the shelf as well. Mostly smutt novels so I try to add some sci fi/fantasy books with what I bring in.

And here is my stop.

Laters all!
Title: Re:THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: S. Woody White on October 12, 2006, 05:44:25 AM: I was very disappointed yesterday.

Der B and I were up in Dover, doing our usual shopping at Sam's Club. Last time we went, they had a bunch of Doctor Who DVDs for sale, ten bucks per disc, and I snagged three.

This time, they didn't have any of the discs at all.

:'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

(Looks like we'll have to go on-line to shop.)
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Post by: S. Woody White on October 12, 2006, 05:51:25 AM: Oh, re a question our esteemed BK asked yesterday -

All our on-line purchases are done by der Brucer. That way, my own spending tendencies are kept in check. My accounts are reserved for things like rent, certain bills, that sort of thing.

I don't know why he didn't get Rewind, though. He may have been feeling broke at the time. That happens on occasion.

By the way, I've shown How to Write a Dirty Book to my co-workers. The cover has brought a smile to everyone's face. They're also surprised that someone like me could know someone like BK. They don't know anyone like BK. I'm just lucky, I guess. ;)
Title: Re:THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: S. Woody White on October 12, 2006, 05:52:35 AM: Off to work I go! Short day, fortunately.

Thank-you, George, for yesterday's lyric.
Title: Re:THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: DearReaderLaura on October 12, 2006, 05:54:37 AM: TOD: I was never allowed to hang out.
Title: Re:THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: DearReaderLaura on October 12, 2006, 06:01:07 AM: Today I am going to the arboretum with the hopes of finding the golden eagle that has been hanging around there. My friend's six-year-old boy loves eagles and very much wants to see one. So I shall have a busy day indeed. My friend has twins, so I shall be doubly busy.

When we went to the mountains to see the autumn leaves last week, I was able to get the boys to look for "little things no one else bothers to look at" to keep them from running off.
Title: Re:THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 06:25:52 AM: Quote from: S. Woody White on October 12, 2006, 04:15:21 AM
With over 5000 stores nationwide, Starbuck's is hardly a place where the elite meet and greet. :P

There are sure to be better places to get your coffee fix, Edisaurus. Check the phone book, ask friends. It's not like Atlanta is an itsy-bitsy one horse town with a single trough.

Thanks for the tips, unfortunately we've already done that. The closest indie coffee shop is still 4 miles away. And although Starbucks isn't elite by any means, this particular one borders one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Atlanta (not mine!) so the parking lot is always full of BMW's and Mercedes, and the store is full of people on their cell phones, ipods or computers, no one interacting and treating the employees like "the help".

Our Marietta coffee shop is our touchstone---we know all the kids there by name. We've seen hundreds of them them grow up and "fledge". They house sit for us, take care of our cats, help us carry heavy things if we need a hand, and we help them fix things that go wrong when we're there. They come to our screenings, we go to their weddings, their plays; they are like our extended family since we see them more than our real famlies.

This coffee shop has a very eclectic mix of people, reflecting our neighborhood. But the city is wiping out our neighborhood in a redevelopment/ethnic cleansing frenzy. Condos and townhomes are just about all that's being built. Probably by Mexicans who used to live here.

Our new neighborhood is almost all-white and neighborhood functions feel weird to us. We miss our Mexican neighbors---especially their cooking and watching the kids mutilate piñatas!

On the plus side, though, I will be able to walk to most of my jobs and the others are close enough to ride to on a scooter. No more highway battles in the morning! (At least now I have Guy Haines to keep me calm!)
Title: Re:THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: William E. Lurie on October 12, 2006, 06:29:00 AM: I use to love Tower records but in the last couple of years they never had everything I was looking for, new or old ... like they used to.

My problem with on-line shopping is that you have to either pay a lot extra for fast shipping or wait for a week or more for normal shipping. If I pre-order a new release it won't ship until the day before "street date" and I won't get it until it has been in stores several days.

When I was growing up my father had a "Men's and Boy's Wear" store where I used to hang out (well actually I was supposed to be helping out) but I really hung out at the local record store down the block.
Title: Re:THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 06:29:31 AM: Quote from: DearReaderLaura on October 12, 2006, 06:01:07 AM
I was able to get the boys to look for "little things no one else bothers to look at" to keep them from running off.

What a great idea! I hope they can also stay quiet and not scare off any eagles.

Oh---another good perk of the new house...there are lots of owls there. We hear them every night, hooting at each other. (I've only seen barred owls so far.)
Title: Re:THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: Ginny on October 12, 2006, 06:57:56 AM: Thursday morning greetings! It is cold here in SW Ohio today - freeze warning for tonight.

TOD - I thought about this topic all the way to work this morning and realized how much of a homebody I've always been. When hang-out time becomes available, that's where I'd choose to be. But BK's question was about when we were young, so I'll mention the now-gone J. L. Hudson department store in downtown Detroit. My high-school best friend and I spent many Saturdays there.
Title: Re:THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: elmore3003 on October 12, 2006, 07:00:52 AM: Good morning, all! I slept late, I've been responding to emails, and I have a deadline this morning to proof this "Appalachian Carols" arrangement for my publisher so it can be printed. It's important to me to get it into print ASAP since the piece is dedicated to my father. If any DR would like to hear it, its premiere performance, Dec 1985, before the addition of "I Wonder As I Wonder," can be heard at this site:

http://www.yrmusic.com/v2/artists/bios/artist.php?ID=11

I also have some Toyland checks to make on our computer repository of original source materials for Toyland and THE LADY OF THE SLIPPER, and then some brain surgery. I think I'll work on the Act One Finale since it's one long mother.

DR Edisaurus, if you just got the last BBC version of "Our Mutual Friend," you will not see Jack Wild. He was in the 1970s adaptation, which isn't on video to my knowledge. However, I loved the last version. Did you see "Bleak House" last year?

TOD:
When I was a kid, going into downtown Cincinnati and spending a day at Shillito's was my idea of heaven; it was a sort of mini-Macy's with a little bit of everything. Then I discovered Willis Music, which wasn't far from Shillito's, with their mysterious file cabinets loaded down with scores and sheet music and bins of classical records. What a great way to spend a Saturday!
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Post by: Ginny on October 12, 2006, 07:06:02 AM: Funny, DR Elmore and I would both mention Saturdays at big department stores!
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 12, 2006, 07:09:35 AM: That photo of Jack Wild was scary.
Title: Re:THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: Jeanne on October 12, 2006, 07:11:32 AM: Edisaurus,
I totally understand your feelings about your beloved coffee shop. I think many people long for some sort of community gathering place--and there are so few left.

Several years ago I had a writing assignment on certain aspects of Chinese medicine, which proved to be the most difficult writing I've done. I usually write in solitude, but this time I did much of the early work at the local La Madeleine, where many people I know come and go. It had nothing to do with the food they serve; I just felt comfortable there. It's difficult to be more specific, but these places certainly fill a need for me and for others I know.
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 12, 2006, 07:12:11 AM: Hmmmm.....because I lived in the COUNTRY a lot when I was growing up, I couldn't get to any stores. There was a small Five and Dime in a little town that we visited a few times a month that had lots of toys and kids' books. Now and then I bought one, if I couldn't find a record I liked.

I still like Half Price Books - if I go in the morning BEFORE a lot of people get there. Interesting things.

Shopping online is what I do mostly now....
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 12, 2006, 07:12:41 AM: We have a cat at the World of Wisdom Bookstore - and new books and used books, and special orders.
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Post by: Jennifer on October 12, 2006, 07:14:24 AM: BK re: your questions from yesterday.

As to why nobody on your friends list is clicking on your books, well I think DR FJL might be right. People don't click on things they have to pay for.

But just because people aren't clicking on the actual links does not mean that they are not going to the site. I know when i get links i almost never click on them at the time the email is sent. But if i want to view the site i just take note of the website and go there later (but not necessarily from the link).

Also I think part of what DR Cillaliz said is true. I think there are so many expenses these days that a lot of people have to be really careful what they buy. But i guess that was not really your question. You want to know why people who can afford it are not getting it. Perhaps there are certain topics that don't interest people. Or perhaps they are getting it from amazon (where you cannot trace it).
Title: Re:THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: Jrand73 on October 12, 2006, 07:20:50 AM: Page Two World of Wisdom Dance.....where you get a 10% discount when the Sun is in your Sign. ;D
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Post by: Jeanne on October 12, 2006, 07:21:44 AM: Favorite hang-outs:
In high school I spent many hours at the Bluth Bros Theatre, which BK writes of in the Kritzer books. God, how I loved that place! I am still awed by the talent that went through there. In my 20's, I frequented a bookstore called Papa Bach, on Santa Monica Blvd in LA, which, like all good bookstores, had a resident cat. It was also the only place at the time where you could sit and read and not feel pressured to buy. How I miss places like that!
Title: Re:THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: Jeanne on October 12, 2006, 07:33:48 AM: BK,
I didn't realize that each of your books had its own personal site. And REWIND isn't listed with the Kritzer books on this site. I can see where this could be confusing. Hainsie/Kimlets can always contact you, of course, but others could miss it.
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Post by: Jeanne on October 12, 2006, 07:36:04 AM: Edisaurus,
What makes you think that we Hainsie/Kimlets are NOT writing dirty books? :)
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Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2006, 07:36:07 AM: Good morning!

Our cold weather hasn't hit yet. I think it moves in tomorrow. Anyway, today looks beautiful. Leaves are falling, but the sun is out and the sky is blue. Gorgeous.
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 07:36:57 AM: Now that I think about it, I didn't have any hangouts when I was young. My father was a pharmacist and had his own drugstore/soda fountain in Ohio when I was young, but he didn't have the mentality to make it very profitable. He was always very generous to people in need...so generous that the store didn't survive and he went into the service to support our family. If i had been older, this would have been my hangout. Afer that we moved all the time, so it was only when I came to Marietta that I felt I was a part of a community and able to hang out.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2006, 07:39:09 AM: I forgot to mention last night in giving my opinion on TWENTY GOOD YEARS (the John Lithgow/Jeffrey Tambor comedy) that the marvelous Kevin Chamberlin is in the cast and was totally wasted in the pilot as a court baliff. Perhaps they'll use his superb comic talents in a future episode, but I was sorely disapppointed with the absolute nothing they gave him to do in the first episode.
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 12, 2006, 07:39:42 AM: Quote from: Jeanne on October 12, 2006, 07:36:04 AM
Edisaurus,
What makes you think that we Hainsie/Kimlets are NOT writing dirty books? :)

Especially since we know HOW to now. 8)
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 12, 2006, 07:40:20 AM: Quote from: Matt H. on October 12, 2006, 07:39:09 AM
I forgot to mention last night in giving my opinion on TWENTY GOOD YEARS (the John Lithgow/Jeffrey Tambor comedy) that the marvelous Kevin Chamberlin is in the cast and was totally wasted in the pilot as a court baliff. Perhaps they'll use his superb comic talents in a future episode, but I was sorely disapppointed with the absolute nothing they gave him to do in the first episode.

So you can imagine how HE must have felt! ;D
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Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2006, 07:40:59 AM: There were several drug stores in my hometown where high schoolers would meet every afternoon after school. My class went to City Drug (though I often had band practice and didn't go). None of the record stores in my town were really large enough for folks to congregate.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2006, 07:41:57 AM: Quote from: JRand56 on October 12, 2006, 07:40:20 AM
So you can imagine how HE must have felt! ;D

Of course, though a steady job and paycheck are somewhat of a compensation, I'm sure.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2006, 07:43:17 AM: My ex-partner had expressed a desire to watch X-MEN 3 with me when the DVD finally arrived, so I may be watching it this afternoon instead of the two programs from last night that I recorded. If this afternoon doesn't suit, then I'll get to CSI: NY and PROJECT RUNWAY.
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Post by: MusicGuy on October 12, 2006, 07:56:00 AM: Good morning dear Esteemed, many-meetinged, and Towered-out BK --

I thought that it was ironic that the column title ended up being "The Tower-ing Inferno" ..... in light of the airplane accident in NYC yesterday.

for the TOD :

I know that it is mentioned by "Benjamin," but I also used to love to go to Wallich's Music City in Hollywood. You could ask for a record, take it to a listening booth, and make your selection at your own pace. And as you and I have sung in a booth at Musso & Franks..... "It's Music City, Sunset and Vine..."

(sung to the unlikely tune of "Rockabye Baby!"
Title: Re:THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 07:57:52 AM: Quote from: Jeanne on October 12, 2006, 07:36:04 AM
Edisaurus,
What makes you think that we Hainsie/Kimlets are NOT writing dirty books? :)

Aha! Well, based on what I just read, it sounds like fun!

I never read these particular type of books during the time the story took place, but it struck me how these "dirty books" as described would now be considered as tame as a Harlequin romance. "He clasped her in his steel bands and crushed her mouth under his." "He stiffened his resolve". LOL!

My ex-mother-in-law used to read these all the time, even though they were as formulaic as BK described in his story. At one point, she heard that Harlequin was looking for new stories, and talked my ex and me into trying to write one, with herself as our technical advisor.

We were instructed by Harlequin to write 3 chapters with an outline for the rest of the chapters. Part of the formula was that the heroine was usually parentless (thus able to be "rescued" by the hero) and there were conflicts and misunderstandings that kept them apart until the last chapter. We thought: "Hey, this is easy!"

We did what was requested, but never heard anything back for months and months. Finally we got a pink slip with no explanation---just a very curt dismissal.

A few months later my ex m-i-l showed up on our doorstep with a Harlequin romance. She was steaming! She was holding a book that contained, almost word for word, what we had written. Some of the details, like names and places, had been changed, but the dialogue was almost verbatim. For the first three chapters, that is. Then it followed our plot line but without our dialogue. I looked up the writer's bio on the book and she just happened to live in Don Mills, Ontario, home of Harlequin. What a coinky-dink! Was somebody pilfering the mailroom?

We never thought it would go anywhere so we didn't bother copywriting what we'd written. So while m-i-l was steamed, we were both tickled that we'd written something that somebody may have been "inspired by". But we didn't enjoy it enough to try again...
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Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2006, 08:05:41 AM: Having a quick lunch with best friend John today, so I need to get offline and get cleaned up.

WBBL.
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 12, 2006, 08:05:55 AM: Good morning. I'm a bit foggy this morning, but I'm at work. I would much rather be home curled up with a good book, but since I just got back, I really need to be here.
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 12, 2006, 08:07:18 AM: TOD - the soda fountain at Rexall Drug in my home town. Edna would make us cherry Pepsis every day after school I always waited for my Dad to get off work and give me a ride home, so I wandered around, but spent the most time there
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 12, 2006, 08:08:40 AM: Now I would have to say it's Pierce Street Coffee Works. Lots of fun and creative people hang out there. I don't get to go as often as I'd like, but on weekends or days off, you just may find me there
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 12, 2006, 08:09:36 AM: Back to work....oh joy
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 12, 2006, 08:26:52 AM: Our Rexall Drugstore also had a soda fountain....but it was gone by the time I was in third grade or so.
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 08:56:18 AM: Quote from: JRand56 on October 12, 2006, 08:26:52 AM
Our Rexall Drugstore also had a soda fountain....but it was gone by the time I was in third grade or so.

My Dad's drugstore was also a Rexall with a soda fountain.

Where are the Rexalls of yesteryear?
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 12, 2006, 09:06:14 AM: Quote from: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 08:56:18 AM
My Dad's drugstore was also a Rexall with a soda fountain.

Where are the Rexalls of yesteryear?

Mais ou sont les Rexalls d'antan?
Title: Re:THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: Charles Pogue on October 12, 2006, 09:08:24 AM: So many readers evoking so many memories for me!

Woody, I remember The Golden Mall in Burbank very well. I used to work in the Book City there. And right down the street was Book Castle, another terrific book store whose merchandise used to swell my library.

Elmore, Shillito's was our department store, despite the fact that there was also a Pogue's Department store in downtown Cincy. My father was an architect for Federated Department Stores which owned Shillito's, so the family got a 20% discount...thus all our shopping was done there. I also remember Willis which had hard-to-find show records.

JRand, when I first moved to Dallas in the mid-seventies, I lived right around the corner from the very first Half-Price Book Store on McKinny Ave. and was an habitue there. I'm glad to find them now in Cincy and Louisville and come November, we'll have one right here in Lexington. Since they've become a chain, they are not as marvelous and eclectic as they were in those early days in Dallas when they were just a one of a kind original used bookstore. But in these days of bland bookstores, they are still an anomaly and unique. One tip: They don't pay well for books you want to sell.

My favourite place growing up in Cincinnati was Main Street where there were three great used bookstores within a block of each other...Bert Smith's Acres of Books, Neville's Antiques, and Ohio Bookstore. Both Acres and Ohio each had five floors of books and what a treasure hunt one could have there. Most of my allowance was spent in these places.

The only one left standing now is Ohio Bookstore. I was there a few weekends ago, gathering up a hoard of inexpensive goodies. The two guys that worked there when I used to go in high school, still are there and run the place. One was probably around my age when he started working there in high school. They recognized me and we had a pleasant chat. They still carry old magazines and sheet music as well as books. They used to have old 78 records as well. It's still a great store where you can always find a nice surprise.

Oddly enough, when I moved to California, I discovered another Bert Smith's Acres of Books in Long Beach. It was the same Bert Smith from Cincinnati. He had apparently moved to Long Beach at some point and had sold the book store in Cincy, which retained the name. The store in Long Beach was also great and, as far as I know, still there.

BK, sad to hear about Tower Records. I remember my first visit to it after I moved to LA and I was agog. I too recall its wild and eccentric stock and its friendly and knowledgeable help. But, as you say, over the years, it's gotten more and more generic and began stocking the same of crap that all the other big chains do. I can personally attest to the shrinking of their standards and vintage singers in the last few years. And you can never find the DVDs that you can find in Amoeba.

It's even happening...to a lesser degree...to Canterbury Records in Pasadena, which was a great store.

When I moved out to LA in '78, Hollywood Blvd, probably had eight-to-ten great used bookstores from Highland down to Gower. If Book City has finally croaked its last gasp, there are now probably none!
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Post by: George on October 12, 2006, 09:17:05 AM: Quote from: Danise on October 12, 2006, 04:34:05 AM
How exciting about your new place, DR George! After 25 (!) years in the same place I sometimes yearn for a change and the excitement of moving someplace new. I have to keep telling myself how lucky I am that the joint is paid in full and be happy with that.

Thanks, Danise! I've been renting since I moved out of my parents' house (in 91 or 92) and I know I couldn't have afforded to buy something back then, but I can now look forward to the day that it'll all be paid for. :)
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Post by: George on October 12, 2006, 09:17:18 AM: Quote from: S. Woody White on October 12, 2006, 05:52:35 AM
Thank-you, George, for yesterday's lyric.

Anytime! ;)
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 09:28:34 AM: My first stop on my first visit to LA was Tower Records. The editor I used to assist knew that was exactly the right place to go my first day there. Weird Al happened to be shopping there; we had interviewed him a few years ago and this was my first inkling that it was no big deal to run into celebrities in LA. (Al was extremely nice and down to earth and pretended to remember me.) Then I went to Aron's and saw David Byrne shopping with a beautiful Asian woman and child. This was before everyone started shoppping on the internet. I bet most famous people just order from the internet now!

I would much rather go to a store, especially one that has listening stations. Tower here still has that, but only to listen to the CD's *they* choose. Warehouse used to be good---they would let you listen to anything and then rewrap it, but eventually the management put a stop to that. Maybe that's why they're out of business now!

I have bought albums just on the cover art alone (I used to love those Claude Bolling anthropomorphic album covers!) but I doubt that would ever happen shopping on the internet. I love to have the CD packaging, the smell of the ink and the texture of the paper used---buying an album on iTunes is just not the same! And if you only buy certain songs, you're missing out on all those other songs you would have discovered had you bought the album. Convenience isn't always a great thing.

We had a great huge record store here in Atlanta in the '70's called Peaches. The record bins were peach crates, and outside, they had these immense paintings on the exteriors depicting different album cover art. I was sad when that closed.

Amoeba in LA is the only record store that has excited me in a long time...
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 09:33:30 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on October 12, 2006, 09:06:14 AM
Mais ou sont les Rexalls d'antan?

Quel est antan ?
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 09:37:07 AM: "Aventurera" is here!

But the DVD description on the back of the package is in Spanish and I see nothing about subtitles. And the cover art is different than the one on Amazon. It's just a head and shoulders portrait of the star...no hair pulling---nothing lurid. I'm afraid to open it in case they won't let me return it if there are no subtitles.

Then again, maybe it doesn't need them. Some films speak for themselves.
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Post by: MBarnum on October 12, 2006, 09:44:59 AM: During my late grade school and early middle school years I lived in the small town of Central Point. I would often ride my bike to the drug store, which was across the parking lot from the grocery store, it was there that I discovered the magazine Famous Monsters of Filmland. I would also often pick up Aurora models...vintage cars usually.

There was, and I believe still is, a usued bookstore in downtown Medford. Don't recall the name but it was very much the dusty old place you would see in movies. My buddy Dave and I would go there a lot during our high school years and look around. I remember picking up the 1950s sci-fi novel THE BIG EYE, and some mystery novel from the early 1900s which read like an old movie serial.
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Post by: MBarnum on October 12, 2006, 09:48:07 AM: Uh, oh, Edisaurus, there is a non-subtitled version around.

You will want the one by Cinemateca with that photo of her being pulled up the stairway.
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Post by: MBarnum on October 12, 2006, 09:53:08 AM: And now for photos of Tom and Colin's visit to Portland, Oregon!

Here is DR Jane and her son Bryan meeting Tom and Colin at Union Station.

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Post by: MBarnum on October 12, 2006, 09:56:29 AM: Colin and Tom at Pioneer Square in downtown Portland.

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Post by: MBarnum on October 12, 2006, 09:58:33 AM: Here Tom and Colin pose with a portrait of their new heroine Mary See of See's Candy fame.

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Post by: MBarnum on October 12, 2006, 09:59:54 AM: Here DR Jane shares some of her loot from the candy store with Tom and Colin.

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Post by: MBarnum on October 12, 2006, 10:01:48 AM: Tom enjoying the taste treat (or is he just pretending? You decide).

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Post by: MBarnum on October 12, 2006, 10:04:07 AM: At DR JMK's home environment. That is JMK himself in the foreground and his DW, Betsy's, backside to the right of the photo.

Colin is visiting with BeeJee the dog whilst Tom and Jane attempt to remain in the background, away from the photographer.

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Post by: MBarnum on October 12, 2006, 10:06:12 AM: DR Tomovoz suddenly realizing that DR Jane is not the blonde 17 year old she pretends to be on the internet!

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Post by: MBarnum on October 12, 2006, 10:08:28 AM: A calm peaceful moment with the two Aussie visitors and myself.

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Post by: MBarnum on October 12, 2006, 10:10:58 AM: ...and then someone makes a disparaging remark about reality television and DH Colin, sensing a rumble is about to begin, heads for the hills!

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Post by: bk on October 12, 2006, 10:12:37 AM: If there are better posts than these on all the Internet, I have yet to see them and that is why I love this here site.

My favorite hangouts have been written about lovingly in the Kritzer books - Index Radio and Records, Wallich's Music City, the Wilshire and Fairfax May Company, the La Cienega miniature golf course, Marty's Bike and Candy Shop - there's nothing like these jernts today - nothing.

When Together Again moved from LACC we played at a small theater on the Golden Mall - that was in 1982, I think - it was a weird vibe, but there were really interesting stores there, especially the bookstores that Pogue mentions.

I appreciate the responses to my impassioned query of yesterday, some of which make sense. I do know that some people I know have chosen the paperback versions via amazon - and I do know when sales are happening there. Again, if finances are an issue and anyone wants to read the books they haven't gotten all they have to do is send me a PM or e-mail and it will all work out.
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Post by: bk on October 12, 2006, 10:13:00 AM: Is TomovOz coming to LA???
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 12, 2006, 10:14:45 AM: Quote from: MBarnum on October 12, 2006, 10:10:58 AM
...and then someone makes a disparaging remark about reality television and DH Colin, sensing a rumble is about to begin, heads for the hills!

(http://shutter14.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/02/006/67/ED/EF/2A/SnKDPR-Brq+nLt4oW4JNPciIJgIRRd7F0300.jpg)

Wow! Shiney face alert!

Mikey, fantastic photos!

I have been so remiss and lousy about thanking all the DRs for their wonderful photos of just about everything! Thank you, all!
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Post by: bk on October 12, 2006, 10:14:45 AM: Re the last two books not being on the site here, I simply cannot get our Mr. Mark Bakalor to do any changes - I've tried, but he is very busy and it just never happens. I'd like to have a link to kritzerland.com and have asked several times, but I guess it's just not to be. I've also tried to find someone to take over the site but apparently the way in which it's designed makes that very difficult.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 12, 2006, 10:15:10 AM: Quote from: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 09:33:30 AM
Quel est antan ?

Yesteryear!
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 12, 2006, 10:19:20 AM: At least it's yesteryear in the translation of the Villon "where are the snows of yesteryear!"

MAIS OU SONT LES NEIGES D'ANTAN?

It's from Francois Villon's "La Ballade des Dames du Temps Jadis," 1461 or thereabouts.
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Post by: FJL on October 12, 2006, 10:21:22 AM: When I was in college, the Kosher Country in Whitehead Hall was THE place to hang out. I could always rely on someone I knew being there, usually with a table full of welcoming fellow students. And I had worked at the Kosher Country in Coney Island for a little while, so i usually got a friendly greeting (although no free food) from some of the people behind the counter, since they went back and forth between the two locations.
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Post by: FJL on October 12, 2006, 10:24:34 AM: I wonder if Jose might be able to fill us in on some of the "special interest" stores that might have been used as favorite hangouts. (Just kidding, Jose, really!!!)
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Post by: Ginny on October 12, 2006, 10:24:55 AM: Neighborhood drugstores - the one of my childhood was Cody Pharmacy, which shared its name with my high school. While it still had a soda fountain, whenever Mr. Hoffman, RPh., filled a prescription he gave you his prescription for an ice cream cone ;D
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 12, 2006, 10:28:25 AM: I gotta finish STRANGE PIECE OF PARADISE; my next book is about to be published!
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 10:28:54 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on October 12, 2006, 10:19:20 AM
At least it's yesteryear in the translation of the Villon "where are the snows of yesteryear!"

Ah! I was referencing "Where are the snowdens of yesteryear"! Now I know the root. Leave it to a true preservationist to know the geneology of a quote!
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 10:31:14 AM: Quote from: MBarnum on October 12, 2006, 09:53:08 AM
Here is DR Jane and her son Bryan meeting Tom and Colin at Union Station.

I'm sorry, but DR looks nowhere *near* old enough to call this young man her son.

Nice pictures, everyone, particularly that action pose!
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 10:39:06 AM: Quote from: MBarnum on October 12, 2006, 09:48:07 AM
Uh, oh, Edisaurus, there is a non-subtitled version around.
You will want the one by Cinemateca with that photo of her being pulled up the stairway.

Thanks---I knew you would know! I wrote Caiman but never heard back. When you search for the title on their site, it shows the cover with the stairway shot. That one is listed for $18. The one I purchased listed at $5.43. I guess subtitles must be EXPENSIVE!

(We're getting ready to do an Italian subtitled version of S&V.)
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 10:39:54 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on October 12, 2006, 10:15:10 AM
Yesteryear!
Merci!
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Post by: Ginny on October 12, 2006, 10:44:28 AM: DR MBarnum - thanks for the great photos from the HHW gathering in the city of my birth! How I would love to have been there.
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 12, 2006, 10:45:22 AM: Ah yes, DR EDISAURUS - you have a non-subtitled DVD.

DR CP - you are SO right, but then, I NEVER sell a book. I keep them always or give them away. Usually the former.

The Rexall Drug Store in MY town has been many things since - clothing store, dentist's office, photography shop. It is now a Zydeco's Cajun Restaurant and Bar - "Fresh Crawfish our specialty"
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 10:48:28 AM: Quote from: FJL on October 12, 2006, 10:21:22 AM
And I had worked at the Kosher Country in Coney Island for a little while

I think you might love Ric Burns' documentary "Coney Island". It's one of my favorites and finally has been released on DVD, although I don't think there are any extras. (Caiman.com has a good price on it.)
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Post by: Ginny on October 12, 2006, 10:49:49 AM: Quote from: Charles Pogue on October 12, 2006, 09:08:24 AM
...One tip: They don't pay well for books you want to sell....

Our son's first bitter lesson in economics took place at Half-Price Books. When he was about 10 and had outgrown a lot of his books, we told him he could take them in and keep the money. The dollar signs in his eyes soon became cent signs and he was very disappointed!
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 10:50:02 AM: Quote from: JRand56 on October 12, 2006, 10:45:22 AM
Ah yes, DR EDISAURUS - you have a non-subtitled DVD.
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It's weird---that version doesn't even show up on Caiman's site!
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 12, 2006, 10:53:37 AM: Great pics, DR MBARNUM! Looks like DR TOMovOZ and CP COLIN are having a lot of fun in the US of A!
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 12, 2006, 10:54:12 AM: I almost bought it, trying to save some money till I checked ALL the versions on Amazon!

I must say, DR EDISAURUS...that even at a HIGH price, the movie is worth it. :P
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Post by: Charles Pogue on October 12, 2006, 10:57:50 AM: JRand, I rarely sell any books either. But I had something like six thousand to move, so I sold a lot of seconds and duplicates of editions that I had upgraded over the years and books that had either been given to me or had been sent to me to adapt into movies or whatever before I left. I went to my and BK's good friends at Bookfellows and they gave me great money for them.

Once I got here, I culled yet another box out of the collection that I didn't really want or knew I'd never read and took them to Half-Price in Cincy. Most of it was junk, but there was some meat in the pile and I think I got a grand total of 13 bucks for it. Barely paid for the gas up there and back. Another friend of mine took some vintage horror and supernatural pp to them and got next-to-nothing. He did much better when he took a box into a local used bookstore here.
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 12, 2006, 11:01:07 AM: So true, DR CP - for a bookstore, I don't think some of the people at HP know what they're looking at when they have it in their hands.

I am looking forward to the movie version of MANHUNT - THE 12 DAY CHASE FOR LINCOLN'S KILLER. Did you read it yet?
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 12, 2006, 11:05:25 AM: Quote from: JRand56 on October 12, 2006, 11:01:07 AM
I am looking forward to the movie version of MANHUNT - THE 12 DAY CHASE FOR LINCOLN'S KILLER. Did you read it yet?

As far as I know, DR JRand56, you and I are the only ones on the site to have read it.
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 12, 2006, 11:07:46 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on October 12, 2006, 10:28:25 AM
I gotta finish STRANGE PIECE OF PARADISE; my next book is about to be published!

I saw the Ann Coulter lies book at Barnes and Nobel on Tuesday. It's already out
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 12, 2006, 11:10:52 AM: Well off to a meeting. Catch you all later. Today is going much better than yesterday, thanks in part to the fine makers of Advil Cold and Sinus
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 12, 2006, 11:14:14 AM: Quote from: Cillaliz on October 12, 2006, 11:10:52 AM
Well off to a meeting. Catch you all later. Today is going much better than yesterday, thanks in part to the fine makers of Advil Cold and Sinus

Careful with the drugs, Judy! :P
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 12, 2006, 11:14:35 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on October 12, 2006, 11:05:25 AM
As far as I know, DR JRand56, you and I are the only ones on the site to have read it.

Well....that makes us even MORE special! ;D
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 11:15:08 AM: Quote from: MBarnum on October 12, 2006, 09:44:59 AM
I discovered the magazine Famous Monsters of Filmland.

I was addicted to Creepy and Eerie magazines when I was in Jr. High. I thought the illustrations were breathtaking. I had every Eerie since the original issue...and was forced to toss them when we moved. If I only I knew then that one day I could sell them on ebay!
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 11:16:02 AM: Quote from: JRand56 on October 12, 2006, 10:54:12 AM
I must say, DR EDISAURUS...that even at a HIGH price, the movie is worth it. :P

Oh yes...she WILL be mine!
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Post by: MBarnum on October 12, 2006, 11:23:08 AM: I bought some stuff from Caiman on Amazon and on Ebay. On Ebay they (she) had a CD for Buy it now. The ebay auction said that 18 copies were available. Well, turns out she had no copies. Said she would back order it. I asked why she would have something up for auction on Ebay that she didn't even have in stock. No answer. Asked for my money back. No answer. Then another e-mail saying ti was on back order. She would never answer any questions directly. 6 months later still no CD and no refund. I finally threatened legal action with the postal authorities. Got my money refunded.

Sad thing is that on both Amazon and Ebay Caiman has tons of things (or so they say) that I would love to buy...for really good prices...but I guess if you sell things you don't have your profit tends to be fairly hight! LOL!
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Post by: MBarnum on October 12, 2006, 11:24:17 AM: I am listening to a CD compilation that Tomovoz gave me yesterday...all songs that have coffee or tea in the song. Some very good songs!!
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 11:26:08 AM: Quote from: MBarnum on October 12, 2006, 11:24:17 AM
I am listening to a CD compilation that Tomovoz gave me yesterday...all songs that have coffee or tea in the song. Some very good songs!!

Does it have Mandy Patinkin's "Coffee In A Cardboard Cup"? That always makes me laugh!
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Post by: Ginny on October 12, 2006, 11:26:57 AM: Quote from: MBarnum on October 12, 2006, 11:24:17 AM
I am listening to a CD compilation that Tomovoz gave me yesterday...all songs that have coffee or tea in the song. Some very good songs!!

Does it have either of my favorites - "Java Jive" or "Proper Cup of Coffee from a Proper Copper Pot"?
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 11:27:29 AM: Quote from: MBarnum on October 12, 2006, 11:24:17 AM
I am listening to a CD compilation that Tomovoz gave me yesterday...all songs that have coffee or tea in the song. Some very good songs!!

And my favorite tea song, (and one of my favorite songs ever) Long John Baldry's "Everything Stops For Tea"?
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 11:30:32 AM: Quote from: MBarnum on October 12, 2006, 11:23:08 AM
I bought some stuff from Caiman on Amazon and on Ebay.

Yikes! This doesn't bode well to exchange this DVD.

After ordering at least a dozen times from them, I've never had a problem with Caiman and have always found their prices to be much cheaper, especially on import music CD's. If there's something you can't find elsewhere, I'd give them a try again.
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Post by: bk on October 12, 2006, 11:31:59 AM: I, too, had a bad experience with Caiman - same probs as MBarnum - she didn't have what I ordered. I am not genteel when screwed over and I got my refund in about a week.
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Post by: bk on October 12, 2006, 11:32:21 AM: Something is coming to tea
What is it?

Name that show.
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Post by: bk on October 12, 2006, 11:33:13 AM: Back from the jog and shall now do stuff before Cissy Wechter gets here for our phoner with the publisher (she's using mine, and I'm helping her get through things smoothly).
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 12, 2006, 11:33:17 AM: Tea time! Back in a tick.
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Post by: bk on October 12, 2006, 11:33:55 AM: If elmore needs reading matter, I can think of a brand spanking new book he's just received - easy to read, you know - no story over twenty-five pages, I don't think.
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 12, 2006, 11:34:08 AM: Quote from: bk on October 12, 2006, 11:32:21 AM
Something is coming to tea
What is it?

Name that show.

??? ???
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Post by: Ben on October 12, 2006, 11:34:18 AM: Since I have the same CD and we've listened to it a lot I can answer those questions

Does it have Mandy Patinkin's "Coffee In A Cardboard Cup"? That always makes me laugh!

Not his version but it does have Coffe in a Cardboard Cup

Does it have either of my favorites - "Java Jive" or "Proper Cup of Coffee from a Proper Copper Pot"?

Yes to Java Jive and no to Proper Cuppa

And my favorite tea song, (and one of my favorite songs ever) Long John Baldry's "Everything Stops For Tea"?

and yes to Everything Stops.
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Post by: Ben on October 12, 2006, 11:35:35 AM: Customs may have thought Tom and Colin were CD entrepreneurs when they arrived in the states. They passed out many CDs to many people.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 12, 2006, 11:37:01 AM: Quote from: JRand56 on October 12, 2006, 11:14:35 AM
Well....that makes us even MORE special! ;D

Please, God, don't let Jack be normal!
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 12, 2006, 11:39:35 AM: Quote from: bk on October 12, 2006, 11:33:55 AM
If elmore needs reading matter, I can think of a brand spanking new book he's just received - easy to read, you know - no story over twenty-five pages, I don't think.

I own the book and I'm doing your show. That's enough for now! I'm already living with you 8 hours a day.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 12, 2006, 11:42:25 AM: Quote from: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 11:26:08 AM
Does it have Mandy Patinkin's "Coffee In A Cardboard Cup"? That always makes me laugh!

Since I find Mr Patinkin's solo albums with their peculiar variations in decibel level only good for peeling paint from walls and upsetting the neighbors, I prefer the OBC with the late great Lillian Hayman.
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 11:45:51 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on October 12, 2006, 11:42:25 AM
Since I find Mr Patinkin's solo albums with their peculiar variations in decibel level only good for peeling paint from walls and upsetting the neighbors, I prefer the OBC with the late great Lillian Hayman.
What show is it from?

I used to listen to Mandy, until I discovered Guy Haines...
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Post by: bk on October 12, 2006, 11:48:05 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on October 12, 2006, 11:39:35 AM
I own the book and I'm doing your show. That's enough for now! I'm already living with you 8 hours a day.

That's a walk in the park, baby - I live with me twenty-four hours a day!
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 11:48:55 AM: Quote from: Ben on October 12, 2006, 11:34:18 AM
and yes to Everything Stops.

I am beyond impressed. That song comes from "Come Into The Kitchen" but I've never been able to find out much about that show. Anyone?
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 11:51:56 AM: Quote from: MBarnum on October 12, 2006, 09:59:54 AM
DR Jane shares some of her loot from the candy store with Tom and Colin.

I am not allowed to return home from visiting California without bringing See's candy to my mother.
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Post by: Ginny on October 12, 2006, 11:58:17 AM: Quote from: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 11:51:56 AM
I am not allowed to return home from visiting California without bringing See's candy to my mother.

LOL - when my mother lived in Phoenix, she claimed that her car knew the way to See's all by itself!
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Post by: MBarnum on October 12, 2006, 12:00:34 PM: Re: the CD.

What Ben said!
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Post by: MBarnum on October 12, 2006, 12:00:58 PM: See's Dark Chocolate Truffles = Good!
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 12, 2006, 12:01:55 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on October 12, 2006, 11:37:01 AM
Please, God, don't let Jack be normal!

Poof - your wish is granted! 8)
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Post by: MBarnum on October 12, 2006, 12:01:59 PM: In exactly 1 hour my 2 and 1/2 days of vacation will be over and I will have to return to work.

Boy, do my legs hurt from yesterdays walk in Portland!
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 12, 2006, 12:02:34 PM: I don't know from See's....
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 12, 2006, 12:02:52 PM: Windy and cold here today. Windy and colder here tomorrow, so they say.

Where is DR RLP?
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Post by: MBarnum on October 12, 2006, 12:03:11 PM: I just found out the actress Joyce Meadows, star of the 1950s film BRAIN FROM PLANET AROUS, has her own website! And she is still performing!

Who knew!

Maybe I can catch her show when I am in LA! That would be fun!
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Post by: Jennifer on October 12, 2006, 12:03:44 PM: Re: last night's LOST.

I also really enjoyed it. At least next week it looks like we will get to see some of the other characters again.

The "Others" are so fascinating and mysterious. I really like Ben and juliette.

Re: the girl who spoke to kate in the woods. Is she the french woman's daughter? And does she live with the Others or is she just running loose in the woods?
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Post by: MBarnum on October 12, 2006, 12:05:48 PM: Regarding yesterday's BK question about best and worst looking celebs at the Ray Court's show...I agree...Diane McBain is still stunning!!!

Also, Paul Mantee, even at 70 years old, was a hunk! And I never saw a guy with bigger hands!

Rex Reason was also looked very good.

Tommy Sands was the most frightening...he did not even look human.

But good or bad I love seeing any all of those people!
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Post by: Jennifer on October 12, 2006, 12:06:02 PM: Oh and re: the new show NINE.

spoilers.

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I actually saw it a couple of days ago (it runs here on Tuesdays).

I think it could do okay being after LOST. I would imagine it would keep a lot of that show's viewers.

I do like it. AGain, it's not my favorite new show. But it is entertaining. I like the characters. They are interesting. And it's sort of good that they don't tell us everything at once.

I like scott wolf and am quite curious what he did in there to make his girlfriend turn on him. I really liked that girl that died. I wish that we could have seen her more.
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Post by: Charles Pogue on October 12, 2006, 12:08:55 PM: I still have a sizable collection of Creepys & Eeries, as well as Vampirellas.
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Post by: bk on October 12, 2006, 12:09:59 PM: Something is coming to tea
What is it?

No one can name that show? Skammen.

Just had a lovely conversation with elmore about Brain matters. He thinks Tom and Colin are heading this way, but if they are I've heard nothing about it. Are they? Will I be in NY when they're here? Can someone find out?
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 12, 2006, 12:11:54 PM: Drama on Pwoject Wunway....quelle suprise! Next week we will know all.

Unexpected tears in the preview!
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 12, 2006, 12:13:13 PM: Quote from: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 11:45:51 AM
What show is it from?

I used to listen to Mandy, until I discovered Guy Haines...

Mr Haines and Mr Patinkin are nowhere near the same ballpark! Mr Haines has a way with a melody, a lyric and a turn of phrase that the overindulgent Mr P will never understand. Mr Haines elegantly presents a song while Mr P tortures it to death in the name of ego.
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Post by: FJL on October 12, 2006, 12:14:50 PM: So it was confirmed by several friends who went for free last night - Barbra Streisand's concert last night at Madison Square Garden was indeed on several papering services. Perhaps it's a result of the super-high ticket price ($750 for not-particularly great floor-level seats), with the really crappy seats going for $100.
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Post by: Ben on October 12, 2006, 12:15:05 PM: Coffee in a Cardboard Cup is from the wonderful and underappreciated show by Kander and Ebb called

70 Girls 70

It's based on Peter Coke's play Breath of Spring and the movie of the play, Make Mine Mink.

It was not a success when it played on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre. It opend on 15 April, 1971 and played a meager 36 performances. But it lives on in near cult-status. It was done recently by Encores here in New York.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 12, 2006, 12:15:18 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on October 12, 2006, 12:05:48 PM
Regarding yesterday's BK question about best and worst looking celebs at the Ray Court's show...I agree...Diane McBain is still stunning!!!

Also, Paul Mantee, even at 70 years old, was a hunk! And I never saw a guy with bigger hands!

70 and big . . . hands. i'll bet that perked you right up. Were you looking for the Wedding Chapel?
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 12, 2006, 12:16:46 PM: Quote from: bk on October 12, 2006, 12:09:59 PM
Something is coming to tea
What is it?

Bea Lillie's Act Two number in High Spirits. Somethiong is coming for tea . . and crumpet!
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Post by: DERBRUCER on October 12, 2006, 12:17:40 PM: Quote from: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 01:01:39 AM
Wish I had TiVO!

Didn't you say you had Comcast Digital? We do, and they offer a DVR for an additional less than $10/month (actually you get a replacement cable box with the DVR included within - and one common remote. The DVR lets you record one show while you watch another, and schedule shows for recording when you're away.

der Brucer
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Post by: DakotaCelt on October 12, 2006, 12:18:10 PM: Great pictures DRMBarnum of Tom, Colin, JMK and Jane!!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on October 12, 2006, 12:20:01 PM: IMHO, Anne Coulter is not playing with a full deck!
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 12, 2006, 12:20:31 PM: Quote from: JRand56 on October 12, 2006, 12:11:54 PM
Drama on Pwoject Wunway....quelle suprise! Next week we will know all.

Unexpected tears in the preview!

JENNIFER, THIS IS A SPOILER!

That Laura! She can sure cause trouble under her "I'm really a loving caring person" attitude. I like Jeffrey, I respect his take-no-prisoners attitude, and his frankness on where he's been.
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Post by: FJL on October 12, 2006, 12:24:05 PM: Ok, we've got the Food Network on in the background too much. I just saw a report that actually said ON-SET SCUFFLE, about a fight at GREY'S ANATOMY, and I could have sworn it said ON-SET SOUFFLE.
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 12:25:04 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on October 12, 2006, 12:13:13 PM
Mr Haines and Mr Patinkin are nowhere near the same ballpark! Mr Haines has a way with a melody, a lyric and a turn of phrase that the overindulgent Mr P will never understand. Mr Haines elegantly presents a song while Mr P tortures it to death in the name of ego.

I agree that Mandy is overindulgent. (His voice drives dear Greg up the wall!) But I like his choice of songs and until I found this site, I didn't know of too many alternatives for new releases like this. I do like Mandy's keyboard player on "Handful of Keys", whoever he is.
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Post by: FJL on October 12, 2006, 12:26:22 PM: How about Mantee's hands on "A Handful of Keys."
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 12:29:59 PM: Quote from: FJL on October 12, 2006, 12:26:22 PM
How about Mantee's hands on "A Handful of Keys."

Mantee? Duke Mantee?
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Post by: FJL on October 12, 2006, 12:30:36 PM: And one for Mantee (or Mandy)
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Post by: FJL on October 12, 2006, 12:31:26 PM: Edisaurus - I was referring to the Mantee mentioned above by MBarnum, with the huge hands.
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 12:34:21 PM: Quote from: DERBRUCER on October 12, 2006, 12:17:40 PM
Didn't you say you had Comcast Digital? We do, and they offer a DVR for an additional less than $10/month (actually you get a replacement cable box with the DVR included within - and one common remote. The DVR lets you record one show while you watch another, and schedule shows for recording when you're away.
der Brucer

Right...but I should be able to do that with my VCR/DVR so it irritates me to pay an extra fee per month for something I should be able to do for free. Their cable box does not support HDMI or whatever it takes to do this, even though our TV is set up for that, so it's almost like they force you to get the DVR box. Which I will probably do, it's just the principle. Kind of like when iTunes makes you upgrade your OS to be able to use it. Argh. Thanks, tho!
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 12:36:09 PM: Quote from: Charles Pogue on October 12, 2006, 12:08:55 PM
I still have a sizable collection of Creepys & Eeries, as well as Vampirellas.

I envy you! I wonder if they've ever published some sort of anthology of those stories. Maybe they're not as great as I remember, either. I just was fascinated by them as a child!
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Post by: FJL on October 12, 2006, 12:37:26 PM: The great #1 country song: HOW DO SPELL JEALOUSY? I-N-V-U!
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Post by: Ben on October 12, 2006, 12:38:19 PM: It's only the lyrics but here is a link to a page w/the lyrics to

Everything Stops for Tea (http://lyricsplayground.com/alpha/songs/e/everythingstopsfortea.shtml)
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Post by: FJL on October 12, 2006, 12:42:56 PM: CHRYSANTHEMUM TEASE - the well-known stripper whose act is 100% Sondheim
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 12:46:19 PM: I just got an email from Caiman, within a matter of hours...we'll see what happens!
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Post by: DERBRUCER on October 12, 2006, 12:48:53 PM: Quote from: Charles Pogue on October 12, 2006, 09:08:24 AM

Oddly enough, when I moved to California, I discovered another Bert Smith's Acres of Books in Long Beach. It was the same Bert Smith from Cincinnati. He had apparently moved to Long Beach at some point and had sold the book store in Cincy, which retained the name. The store in Long Beach was also great and, as far as I know, still there.

Still there:

(http://www.acresofbooks.com/1aob.jpg)

ACRES OF BOOKS (http://www.acresofbooks.com/) is still threatened by redevelopement and gets regularly hassled by the disabled demanding wheel chair access thru-out and reachable sheving!

der Brucer
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Post by: MBarnum on October 12, 2006, 12:50:00 PM: Paul Mantee (the one with the monkey on his back)...he is still performing!

(http://membres.lycos.fr/starmars/sfmovie/rcauto.jpg)
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Post by: bk on October 12, 2006, 12:54:51 PM: Awaiting Cissy Wechter, who I think is just pulling up. I've got to have this phoner go as quickly as possible - I want to be out of here by one-thirty, because I have to go to my mail place, the bank, and then be at LACC by two-thirty.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 12, 2006, 01:03:14 PM: Quote from: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 12:25:04 PM
I agree that Mandy is overindulgent. (His voice drives dear Greg up the wall!) But I like his choice of songs and until I found this site, I didn't know of too many alternatives for new releases like this. I do like Mandy's keyboard player on "Handful of Keys", whoever he is.

Probably my friend Paul Ford. He's excellent!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on October 12, 2006, 01:04:33 PM: Have done some writing but not sure if I would want to publish or not... Bit of a scaredy cat...

Been re-watching OLTL storyline of Music Box Killer. Matt played the psycho Stephen Haver who was a professor of human sexuality and went around murdering women.

One of my favorite lines "Sorry Rae, I still hate the Bitch!"

Matt did an incredible job.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 12, 2006, 01:06:38 PM: Quote from: DakotaCelt on October 12, 2006, 01:04:33 PM

Matt did an incredible job.

He's a god, I tell ya, just a god!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on October 12, 2006, 01:10:09 PM: HE needs to come on this board!!!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on October 12, 2006, 01:11:31 PM: IMHO, he fit the role of Michael in Deceit -- PERFECTLY!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on October 12, 2006, 01:12:54 PM: Quote from: DERBRUCER on October 12, 2006, 12:48:53 PM
Still there:

(http://www.acresofbooks.com/1aob.jpg)

ACRES OF BOOKS (http://www.acresofbooks.com/) is still threatened by redevelopement and gets regularly hassled by the disabled demanding wheel chair access thru-out and reachable sheving!

der Brucer

There was a bookstore in Boston that had that same appearance and the name at the moment escapes me. What a treasure trove of literary goodies!!
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Post by: JMK on October 12, 2006, 01:45:34 PM: Just got back from a wonderful afternoon with Tom and Colin at both Everyday Music and Powell's City of Books, where they managed to not give in to temptation. :) I, sadly, gave in bigtime. ;)

They are now happily ensconced in the first class lounge of Portland's Union Station awaiting their 2-ish departure. They are wonderful people and it was really a pleasure to spend a few days with them.
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Post by: Charles Pogue on October 12, 2006, 01:47:58 PM: Quote from: DERBRUCER on October 12, 2006, 12:48:53 PM
Still there:

(http://www.acresofbooks.com/1aob.jpg)

ACRES OF BOOKS (http://www.acresofbooks.com/) is still threatened by redevelopement and gets regularly hassled by the disabled demanding wheel chair access thru-out and reachable sheving!

der Brucer

How ridiculous! Narrow aisles and towering shelves that can only be reached by ladder are what great old bookstores are about. What do the disabled expect the bookstore to do? Moved to a bigger facility that would cost more in rent (to say nothing of the move) just to accommodate them? Either that or cut half their stock.
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 01:57:28 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on October 12, 2006, 01:03:14 PM
Probably my friend Paul Ford. He's excellent!

Could be...he played on that album. Tom Fay is also listed , If I can ever find my CD I would know. But I listen to that song just *for* the piano. He's amazing!
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Post by: George on October 12, 2006, 01:58:57 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on October 12, 2006, 11:07:46 AM
I saw the Ann Coulter lies book at Barnes and Nobel on Tuesday. It's already out

The library where I work is going to order it. I've already placed my hold on the title. ;)
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Post by: George on October 12, 2006, 02:02:27 PM: Quote from: Ben on October 12, 2006, 11:35:35 AM
Customs may have thought Tom and Colin were CD entrepreneurs when they arrived in the states. They passed out many CDs to many people.

I was given a set of wonderful CDs, also! Sadly, I haven't had much time to listen to them, but they're here at work so that I don't misplace them when I start to move.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 12, 2006, 02:06:20 PM: So, what is the next stop for The Boys From Down Under And Their Mighty Adventure?
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Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2006, 02:08:42 PM: Thanks for the pics, DR MBarnum. Really enjoyed them. Glad to see our Aussie DRs are seemingly doing very well.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2006, 02:11:40 PM: Since lunch out with friend John came earlier than usual, I had time to get through several video things .

I began finishing the GREY'S ANATOMY episode from Season 1 that I started last night - the one with the bicycle rider injured in a crash and George finding a liver transplant patient for an ill gay men (who was making passes at him). Excellent episode.
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 02:12:33 PM: Quote from: Ben on October 12, 2006, 12:38:19 PM
It's only the lyrics but here is a link to a page w/the lyrics to
Everything Stops for Tea (http://lyricsplayground.com/alpha/songs/e/everythingstopsfortea.shtml)

Thanks so much DR Ben for posting that. I know the lyrics by heart, but LJB's album credits the song to a production called "Come Into The Kitchen". Thanks to you, now I know it really was "Come Out Of The Pantry". (Originally the story came from a silent film called "Come Out of the Kitchen"!) You'd think he would have gotten it right, since he Came Out Of The Closet early on. He was one of the most versatile singers ever. Too bad he's no longer with us.

Now, will I ever be able to find "Come Out Of The Pantry"? It has Faye Wray and Jack Buchanan so it's not like it's a bunch of nobodies.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2006, 02:13:06 PM: CSI: NY had one of its grisliest-ever episodes with a serial killer using Greek mythology to identify his victims. Beheadings and spikes through eyes were part of the "fun." Very unpleasant episode to watch, though I did enjoy all the reference to Greek myths.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2006, 02:14:03 PM: So, I've saved PROJECT RUNWAY for tonight's viewing prior to prime time.
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Post by: George on October 12, 2006, 02:14:05 PM: Quote from: DERBRUCER on October 12, 2006, 12:17:40 PM
Didn't you say you had Comcast Digital? We do, and they offer a DVR for an additional less than $10/month (actually you get a replacement cable box with the DVR included within - and one common remote. The DVR lets you record one show while you watch another, and schedule shows for recording when you're away.

der Brucer

I was told by the Comcast guy that installed my cable that I could get a DVR with TWO tuners, meaning I could record TWO different programs while watching a third! I'm seriously thinking about that...it's only $5 more!
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Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2006, 02:15:09 PM: Quote from: George on October 12, 2006, 02:14:05 PM
I was told by the Comcast guy that installed my cable that I could get a DVR with TWO tuners, meaning I could record TWO different programs while watching a third! I'm seriously thinking about that...it's only $5 more!

I have Time Warner's version of that, it for someone like me who watches a great many shows and films, it's a godsend.
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Post by: Danise on October 12, 2006, 02:15:42 PM: Evening folks! We had lots of rain this afternoon as a cold front made it's way past us. I plan on making some home made veggie/beef soup tonight in the slow cooker for tomorrow night. Yum!
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Post by: Danise on October 12, 2006, 02:16:41 PM: A live report as we pass the gas station that it's down to 2.11 for regular. To bad it won't stay that way for long.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2006, 02:16:42 PM: My ex-partner Frank came over this afternoon, and we did watch X-MEN 3. Sensational transfer with choice of Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES sound. Naturally, I opted for DTS-ES, and it was like a wall of sound all around us. Amazing. And the film is a living comic book. About as deep as a thimble, but infinitely entertaining, and the best DVD for male eye candy that I know about currently.
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Post by: George on October 12, 2006, 02:17:48 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on October 12, 2006, 12:13:13 PM
Mr Haines and Mr Patinkin are nowhere near the same ballpark! Mr Haines has a way with a melody, a lyric and a turn of phrase that the overindulgent Mr P will never understand. Mr Haines elegantly presents a song while Mr P tortures it to death in the name of ego.

And then there's the Forbidden Broadway song about Mandy, "Somewhat Overindulgent!"

;D
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Post by: Danise on October 12, 2006, 02:18:37 PM: I need to get the new Xmen DVD but lord knows when I'll get around to watching it. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is still sitting in the wrapper, untouched.

Gotta run.

Have a wonderful evening all!
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Post by: George on October 12, 2006, 02:24:37 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on October 12, 2006, 12:05:48 PM
Regarding yesterday's BK question about best and worst looking celebs at the Ray Court's show...I agree...Diane McBain is still stunning!!!

Also, Paul Mantee, even at 70 years old, was a hunk! And I never saw a guy with bigger hands!

You know what they say about men with big hands (and feet, too)... ;)

(They wear big gloves and shoes.) ;D
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Post by: George on October 12, 2006, 02:25:49 PM: MBarnum, those were wonderful pictures! I definitely need to get an actual digital camera. My phone camera is okay during the day in natural light, but at night...not so good. :-\
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on October 12, 2006, 02:30:19 PM: This morning I went for a walk, and this is what I saw:
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Post by: DakotaCelt on October 12, 2006, 02:36:03 PM: Quote from: Charles Pogue on October 12, 2006, 01:47:58 PM
How ridiculous! Narrow aisles and towering shelves that can only be reached by ladder are what great old bookstores are about. What do the disabled expect the bookstore to do? Moved to a bigger facility that would cost more in rent (to say nothing of the move) just to accommodate them? Either that or cut half their stock.

For the most part I do agree with you and there are some things that can not and should not be changed. However, some accomodations can be made such as modifying customer service aspect and the like. I, for one love the old ladders and comfy couches. That is an aspect I don't ever want to see change but with creativity some things can be accomplished.

I have some empathy for the disabled for I am partially deaf and in some situations I am rendered totally deaf. It is a double edged sword and the feelings can cut either way. I try and remain partial but prejudice is the greatest enemy.

I try not use the word disability that much for it is such a negative word. I prefer challenges and the is purely a subjective term that I prefer. I respect that people have an opinion. I have seen both the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to prejudice and I do mean ugly.

:: I will now jump down off my soapbox:::: and say no more on this topic..
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Post by: DakotaCelt on October 12, 2006, 02:40:27 PM: Quote from: Danise on October 12, 2006, 02:18:37 PM
I need to get the new Xmen DVD but lord knows when I'll get around to watching it. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is still sitting in the wrapper, untouched.

Gotta run.

Have a wonderful evening all!

Danise, is it the recent theatrical release of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe or the BBC production?
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Post by: S. Woody White on October 12, 2006, 02:41:09 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on October 12, 2006, 07:36:04 AM
Edisaurus,
What makes you think that we Hainsie/Kimlets are NOT writing dirty books? :)
I am absolutely not writing dirty books!!!!

I'm not against posing for the covers, however!!! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2006, 02:42:50 PM: Just took a glance at the overnight ratings, and as I feared (and predicted), THE NINE took quite a tumble falling 30% from its premiere last week. It finished third in the timeslot to CSI: NY (which saw a big jump) and NBC's DATELINE (which replaced KIDNAPPED).
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Post by: DakotaCelt on October 12, 2006, 02:43:10 PM: Hmmm is Edi writing dirty books???

SWW, you mean you aren't?? :-)
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Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2006, 02:50:11 PM: Hmmm.... another of my predictions is coming true. MEDIUM is being brought back to NBC in mid-November to fill the Wednesday at 10 timeslot vacated by KIDNAPPED.

Maybe I'm the medium? ;D

No, I'm a large, for sure. ;D
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Post by: DakotaCelt on October 12, 2006, 02:56:31 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on October 12, 2006, 02:50:11 PM
Hmmm.... another of my predictions is coming true. MEDIUM is being brought back to NBC in mid-November to fill the Wednesday at 10 timeslot vacated by KIDNAPPED.

Maybe I'm the medium? ;D

No, I'm a large, for sure. ;D

I saw Medium a couple of times during the summer and rather liked it.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2006, 03:06:04 PM: Quote from: DakotaCelt on October 12, 2006, 02:56:31 PM
I saw Medium a couple of times during the summer and rather liked it.

The DVDs of both seasons are out and available. It's really an engrossing series and very different from the usual crime procedural.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2006, 03:07:35 PM: Off to watch another GREY'S ANATOMY episode and also last night's PROJECT RUNWAY.

WBBL.
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Post by: S. Woody White on October 12, 2006, 03:08:19 PM: Quote from: Charles Pogue on October 12, 2006, 09:08:24 AM
Oddly enough, when I moved to California, I discovered another Bert Smith's Acres of Books in Long Beach. It was the same Bert Smith from Cincinnati. He had apparently moved to Long Beach at some point and had sold the book store in Cincy, which retained the name. The store in Long Beach was also great and, as far as I know, still there.
The store has a website (http://www.acresofbooks.com/). Does that help?

Oh, wait, der B already posted this. Dang.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2006, 03:10:30 PM: Oh, that tussle between Isaiah Washington and Patrick Dempsey on the set of GREY'S ANATOMY happened on Monday and was all over the internet by Wednesday.

Supposedly, the fight started when Washington made a surly comment to T. R. Knight about being late to the set. Dempsey defended him and told Washington to pick on someone his own size which is when Washington lunged for Dempsey's neck.

The scuttlebutt is that Washington has been enviously chafing for quite some time about the amount of attention that has been lavished on Dr. McDreamy since the premiere of the show, and it finally came to this on the set.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 12, 2006, 03:36:55 PM: PROJECT RUNWAY 3 -- SPOILERS

Part 1 of the two-part finale aired last night.

Did we learn of Jeffrey's fate?

There was a moment during previews for next week when we heard -- "...and unfortunately..." -- WHAT? "Unfortunately WHAT, Tim?" !!!!!

My mind raced...and my thoughts were that it was a red herring...that "unfortunately", Jeffrey was put through the embarrassment of suspicion and investigation for nothing.

Jeffrey's reaction -- was it one of grieving...or overwhelming relief/release?

?????????????????????

(Read this story, paying close attention to Laura's comments and Jeffrey's. And then tell me what you think about it:

http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/project-runway-3-finalist-laura-bennett-stands-by-cheating-allegation-4364.php )

Did Laura piss us off?

Oh, HELL YES! One can attribute much to editing...but frankly, they can't edit footage that didn't exist in the first place, and Laura's lips were curled in a sneer the moment she walked into the hotel room and greeted Uli and Michael. She seems to seethe with disdain for Jeffrey. And she's discounting Michael way too much when she talks about "beating Jeffrey". I pray she doesn't win Project Runway 3.

Did Michael have anything to say about it?

Yes.

But mild-mannered Michael missed making much more than mimickry of Laura's comments.

AND there's something fishy to this whole suspicion streak -- EVEN IF Jeffrey had someone finish some of his garments (hems, hooks, etc.), that STILL would not explain how the garments fitted the models beautifully to such an extent that he doesn't need to do more. Are they suggesting he pre-selected his models, flew them out to LA and had the garments fitted to them?

I believe in Jeffrey. And I believe he's had far more experience making clothes than any of them.

Did Uli care?

Bless her heart. Uli is a sweet soul.

Stay tuned!

I need one of those clocks like Matthew Perry's character has in his office on "Studio 60".
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 12, 2006, 03:40:19 PM: Quote from: George on October 12, 2006, 02:24:37 PM
You know what they say about men with big hands (and feet, too)... ;)

Yeah....keep their hands off the crystal and china....and their feet off the sofa.

;D
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 12, 2006, 03:42:46 PM: Quote from: JRand56 on October 12, 2006, 12:02:52 PM
Where is DR RLP?

Aren't you just the most considerate man? I'm here. Have been preoccupied with life and busy work. But I'm around.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 12, 2006, 03:43:51 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on October 12, 2006, 12:15:18 PM
70 and big . . . hands. i'll bet that perked you right up. Were you looking for the Wedding Chapel?

8) ROTFL :D
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Post by: S. Woody White on October 12, 2006, 03:51:33 PM: Der B is calling me away to watch some television.

Slavedriver, that's what he is, a total slavedriver.

::)
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 03:51:46 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on October 12, 2006, 12:13:13 PM
Mr Haines and Mr Patinkin are nowhere near the same ballpark!

Song Fight!

"Marie" Throw Down! (Vertical testing of Randy Newman's beautiful waltz "Marie")

Arena: My car stereo

The winner: Guy Haines, T.K.O.!
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Post by: TCB on October 12, 2006, 03:55:16 PM: Quote from: DakotaCelt on October 12, 2006, 12:31:39 AM
THe coffee shops as of late have been the only really friendly places for chat and enjoyment. If you are interested in hiphop there are a few places but other music genres you are at a loss.

North Dakota Hiphop! Now, THAT is a frightening thought.
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 04:03:15 PM: Quote from: TCB on October 12, 2006, 03:55:16 PM
North Dakota Hiphop! Now, THAT is a frightening thought.

Down here in Georgia, it's known as HickHop.
Title: Re:THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 04:08:44 PM: The genre of HickHop is embodied (and what a body!) in the music artist currently know as Cowboy Troy.
Title: Re:THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: elmore3003 on October 12, 2006, 04:13:11 PM: Quote from: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 03:51:46 PM
Song Fight!

"Marie" Throw Down! (Vertical testing of Randy Newman's beautiful waltz "Marie")

Arena: My car stereo

The winner: Guy Haines, T.K.O.!

Well, ya know, edi, the Guy Haines song that moves me to tears is "The Cowboy Waltz."
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Post by: George on October 12, 2006, 04:25:58 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on October 12, 2006, 04:13:11 PM
Well, ya know, edi, the Guy Haines song that moves me to tears is "The Cowboy Waltz."

I LOVE that song....and Guy's performance. :)
Title: Re:THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: Jennifer on October 12, 2006, 04:33:40 PM: DR Elmore thanks for the warning (although i'm not sure if you were warning me about something DR JRand said or about something you were going to say). Unfortunately i've had to be much too careful here re: project runway.

We just finished week 6 here. I was very sad with who left this week since she was one of my favorites.
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Post by: Jennifer on October 12, 2006, 04:39:38 PM: Btw, the main thing re: spoilers is if you put names in the first line. I've been spoiled a few times that way (especially with a show that has eliminations).
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2006, 04:40:12 PM: Good Afternoon! Good Evening!

-Just wanted to check in here before heading to dinner. The ship left Cozumel about half an hour ago, and we're now making our way back to Ft. Lauderdale, a.k.a. "home". It's been a great couple of days, and we still have one more very full day "at sea" to go. In the past 48 hours, I've walked along the Dunn's River Falls, swam with and fed the stingrays at Stingray Island, snorkeled at reef, cooked a gourmet Mexican lunch, went jetskiing, etc, etc., etc. *And ate more food and drank more alcohol than any sane person has a right too. -But, then again, I'm not sane, so...

-And, yes, I have taken lots of pictures. The satellite computer connection is a bit slow here, so I'll post some pics when I get back. However, as a teaser: It's kind of amazing just who you could end up running into onto a cruise ship!

;)

Vibes to those in need, and continued to well-wishes to everyone.

Laters...
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Post by: DakotaCelt on October 12, 2006, 04:42:24 PM: Quote from: TCB on October 12, 2006, 03:55:16 PM
North Dakota Hiphop! Now, THAT is a frightening thought.

and it is scary to watch...
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Post by: Jennifer on October 12, 2006, 04:45:39 PM: Thank you very much DR RLP for putting the spoiler alerts.

And DR MattH, re: MEDIUM. I am really happy that it is coming back early. But i wonder if it will do well on Wednesdays at 10pm. I really liked the monday night timeslot.

I think that some shows (like GREY'S ANATOMY) can do well on any night. But some shows should stay in the timeslot where they are familiar.

I wonder when the Canadian station will be showing it since their schedule is pretty full. They already (stupidly IMO) moved DANCING WITH THE STARS to saturday (doesn't really affect me since i can watch it on ABC). They used to show it monday at 9pm (while NBC showed it at 10pm).

Gotta go, almost time for SURVIVOR.
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 04:49:07 PM: "Millions of Men" moves me to tears.

Musically, my favorites so far are "The Faraway Part of Town" and "I"ll Take you Dreaming".

I remember the movie Pepe, with Cantiflas, right? But I don't remember this beautiful song. Same with The Court Jester. I remember a lot of the songs but not this one!

And I absolutely love his version of "Two Lost Souls", and Susan Egan is my favorite of his female collaborators. (I like Kerry Butler---she was amazing in Bat Boy.)

But...Little Red Hat---I don't know what to make of it. Is it a ....euphemism????
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 12, 2006, 05:00:30 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on October 12, 2006, 04:33:40 PM
DR Elmore thanks for the warning (although i'm not sure if you were warning me about something DR JRand said or about something you were going to say). Unfortunately i've had to be much too careful here re: project runway.

We just finished week 6 here. I was very sad with who left this week since she was one of my favorites.

Do you mean that idiot Angela, designer for the Filene's Basement of WhoresRUs?
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 12, 2006, 05:03:20 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 12, 2006, 04:40:12 PM
Good Afternoon! Good Evening!

-Just wanted to check in here before heading to dinner. The ship left Cozumel about half an hour ago, and we're now making our way back to Ft. Lauderdale, a.k.a. "home". It's been a great couple of days, and we still have one more very full day "at sea" to go. In the past 48 hours, I've walked along the Dunn's River Falls, swam with and fed the stingrays at Stingray Island, snorkeled at reef, cooked a gourmet Mexican lunch, went jetskiing, etc, etc., etc. *And ate more food and drank more alcohol than any sane person has a right too. -But, then again, I'm not sane, so...

Vibes to those in need, and continued to well-wishes to everyone.

Laters...

In my best Shirley Booth whine:
DRJoseS, come back, Sheba! All is forgiven. Aaaah, Doc, make Sheba come back!
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Post by: George on October 12, 2006, 05:07:47 PM: Quote from: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 04:49:07 PM
But...Little Red Hat---I don't know what to make of it. Is it a ....euphemism????

I don't think so! ;) But speaking of Audra McDonald, PBS' "Live from Lincoln Center" Series Presents Audra McDonald TV Concert Oct. 12 (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/102679.html)!! It's not going to be on Seattle's PBS until Sunday...but I can wait! Anyway, near the end of the article is this paragraph:

McDonald will return to Broadway this season in the Roundabout Theatre Company's production of 110 in the Shade.

110 in the Shade is coming back to Broadway? With Audra?? Will there be a recording?? Will Audra win her FIFTH Tony Award®??
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 12, 2006, 05:22:32 PM: Quote from: George on October 12, 2006, 05:07:47 PM
I don't think so! ;) But speaking of Audra McDonald, PBS' "Live from Lincoln Center" Series Presents Audra McDonald TV Concert Oct. 12 (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/102679.html)!! It's not going to be on Seattle's PBS until Sunday...but I can wait! Anyway, near the end of the article is this paragraph:

McDonald will return to Broadway this season in the Roundabout Theatre Company's production of 110 in the Shade.

110 in the Shade is coming back to Broadway? With Audra?? Will there be a recording?? Will Audra win her FIFTH Tony Award®??

Don't you think Ms I'm-too-grand-for-my-britches McDonald is lousy casting for wallflower Lizzie? I sure do!
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Post by: George on October 12, 2006, 05:51:56 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on October 12, 2006, 05:22:32 PM
Don't you think Ms I'm-too-grand-for-my-britches McDonald is lousy casting for wallflower Lizzie? I sure do!

Well, I don't know about the "I'm-too-grand-for-my-britches" part but, as much as I enjoy her recordings, she wouldn't actually be my first choice to play the role. ::) But I'd love to hear the CD...if they record one.
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Post by: George on October 12, 2006, 05:54:25 PM: And now I must leave work. I don't have rehearsal tonight and actually, I don't have rehearsal until Monday night. I'm also taking tomorrow off from work, so that'll be the big day to start moving!! I have cable in my new place now and it's being turned off sometime tomorrow, so I MUST be where my cable TV is! ;)

But right now, my sister and I are going to Lowe's for some more stuff.

Until later!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 12, 2006, 05:58:30 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on October 12, 2006, 05:00:30 PM
Do you mean that idiot Angela, designer for the Filene's Basement of WhoresRUs?

Nah, she's talking about Alison...sweet Alison whose "recyclables" ensemble appalled Nina and Heidi.

Thus far, in Jennifer's neck of the woods, the competition has seen these weekly winner (and "auf wiedersehned") results:

1. Keith (gown made from bed sheets from Atlas Apts. --Stacey auf'ed)
2. Kayne (Fit for a Queen - Miss USA's runway gown -- Malan auf'ed)
3. Uli (Designer's Best Friend...model and dog -- Katherine auf'ed)
4. Angela (Reap What You Sew -- Macy's design with Laura and Michael -- Keith expelled before runway. Bonnie auf'ed)
5. Michael (Icon-Pam Grier -- hot pink shorts and top) (Bradley auf'ed)
6. Michael (Recycled materials) (Alison auf'ed)

SPOILER

SPOILER

THIS MEANS YOU, JENNIFER

The next week is the "mom" competition which Vincent inexplicably wins and which sees Robert sent packing

The anti-Christ's mistress doesn't leave until week 8 after the "Jetsetter" design competition when they wore their own clothes on the trip to Paris. Jeffrey's first victory.

In week 9, Jeffrey wins again with his "couture" creation and Vincent is blessedly auf'ed. One hoped it was for good.

In week 10, the show screwed the remaining designers and fans by bringing back Angela and Vincent for another chance (as they had both "won" a competition in the past). It was the cocktail dress competition which Laura won, finally and deservedly. As for Angela and Vincent -- woof! -- they proved themselves totally inept in most respects, and Kayne got the boot leaving us with a final four contestants. Ta-DA!

And Larry...do you really think Filene's would let Angela anywhere near their WhoresRUs department?

Maybe in the crafts section...or possibly the notions area.
Title: Re:THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 12, 2006, 06:03:53 PM: Quote from: George on October 12, 2006, 05:51:56 PM
Well, I don't know about the "I'm-too-grand-for-my-britches" part but, as much as I enjoy her recordings, she wouldn't actually be my first choice to play the role. ::) But I'd love to hear the CD...if they record one.

I'd like to see what Idina Menzel could do with Lizzie!
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Post by: bk on October 12, 2006, 06:24:23 PM: Back from long meetings and am now going out to dinner.

Edisaurus - you got Haines His Way? Goodie!
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 12, 2006, 06:36:32 PM: I could never understand the winner of the MOM challenge either....the dress was one of the worst. Of course without a win, the designer couldn't have taken part in a later challenge.
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 12, 2006, 06:38:42 PM: Word of the day:

Nobody said it better than Miss Lina Lamont:

"...it would be detrimental and DE-literious to my ka-rear..... And if I don't like it, I can suuuuuuuuuuuu. I can suuuuuuuuu yuuuuuuuuu for the whole stuuuuudio...."

Although my favorite line she says is a quote: "I am a glimmering star in the cinema firmament...it says so...right there."
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 12, 2006, 06:40:20 PM: DR EDISAURUS - are you familiar with the play/film THE RAINMAKER by N. Richard Nash? Little brother Jimmy is infatuated with a girl in town who promises to give her little red hat to the boy she loves. In the musical version of the play 110 in the SHADE, Jimmy and the girl sing the song about THE LITTLE RED HAT.
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 12, 2006, 06:40:56 PM: Is SHARK on tonight? Or did they cancel him?
Title: Re:THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: Cillaliz on October 12, 2006, 06:56:37 PM: So does anyone suffer from paraskavedekatriaphobia? If so, watch out tomorrow!
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 07:05:19 PM: Quote from: bk on October 12, 2006, 06:24:23 PM
Edisaurus - you got Haines His Way? Goodie!

I've just heard my favorites--haven't gotten to hear the whole CD yet because I've been editing music most of the day. But what I've heard so far is great!

And I recognize the harpist, Amy. She and her husband Peter Kent played on our score for "Ociee" at the late lamented Cello Studios. She was really nice---I helped her get her harp out of her car. And Peter as our concertmaster was terrific---great at playing gypsy-style violin, too! And Grant, well, you know...
Those sessions were one of the highlights of my life.

Last time I was out to LA was for one of Randy Newman's scoring sessions. I was listening from the control room, and Randy insisted that it was best to hear the music on the sound stage, so he brought me out to the stage and I sat with the harpist (that may have been Amy as well...I can't remember.) That was a fun score, full of drama and harps and women's choir. Too bad it wasn't for a better movie...
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 07:08:47 PM: Quote from: JRand56 on October 12, 2006, 06:40:20 PM
DR EDISAURUS - are you familiar with the play/film THE RAINMAKER by N. Richard Nash? Little brother Jimmy is infatuated with a girl in town who promises to give her little red hat to the boy she loves. In the musical version of the play 110 in the SHADE, Jimmy and the girl sing the song about THE LITTLE RED HAT.

Thanks for solving that mystery! Greg and I were both wondering: "What the heck is this song about?"

I love the film "The Rainmaker" but I never knew that 110 was based on that!
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 07:10:44 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on October 12, 2006, 06:56:37 PM
So does anyone suffer from paraskavedekatriaphobia? If so, watch out tomorrow!

We have a screening in NJ tomorrow with a group who helped support our film. I hope it's not unlucky!
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Post by: Jane on October 12, 2006, 07:11:56 PM: I’m home, had a FANTASTIC time, and am in desperate need of sleep having had a late night with Bryan & his girlfriend. So I’ll make this short.

First, my sympathy for those of you who don’t get a chance to meet the guys from Oz, they are just delightful, though I do believe I tired them out yesterday with my passion for walking. It is a fault of mine, just ask elmore.

Jeff & Betsy, as always, were wonderful hosts, treating us to a delicious dinner & fun evening. Both Jeff & MBarnum made excellent chauffeurs.

I have a book, if I can keep my eyes open, which must be completed by Saturday afternoon. At the speed I’m reading these days, about a book every two months, I really must try & focus here. I’ll return once I’ve finished & post my photos from the last two days. I have some nice ones of the falls & Rose Garden.
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Post by: TCB on October 12, 2006, 07:31:07 PM: Quote from: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 02:12:33 PM
Thanks so much DR Ben for posting that. I know the lyrics by heart, but LJB's album credits the song to a production called "Come Into The Kitchen". Thanks to you, now I know it really was "Come Out Of The Pantry". (Originally the story came from a silent film called "Come Out of the Kitchen"!) You'd think he would have gotten it right, since he Came Out Of The Closet early on. He was one of the most versatile singers ever. Too bad he's no longer with us.

Now, will I ever be able to find "Come Out Of The Pantry"? It has Faye Wray and Jack Buchanan so it's not like it's a bunch of nobodies.

Who is LJB?
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Post by: TCB on October 12, 2006, 07:37:43 PM: Quote from: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 04:08:44 PM
The genre of HickHop is embodied (and what a body!) in the music artist currently know as Cowboy Troy.

Now, THOSE are big hands!
Title: Re:THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 07:54:22 PM: Quote from: TCB on October 12, 2006, 07:31:07 PM
Who is LJB?

Long John Baldry. He was about 6'6", so that could be where the "long" came from. Or not...

Or... Lyndon Baines Johnson, for the dyslexic!
Title: Re:THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 07:56:02 PM: Quote from: TCB on October 12, 2006, 07:37:43 PM
Now, THOSE are big hands!

TCB, did you check out Paolo Conte, the Italian singer on the S&V CD?
Title: Re:THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2006, 08:21:11 PM: I did finally watch RUNWAY this evening.

spoiler space

I was disgusted with what appeared to me to be Laura's complete and utter jealousy with what Jeffrey had brought to show. I paid no attention to that probably misleading clip from next week. From what I understand Jeffrey's clothes did indeed show during Fashion Week, but I think she (Laura) should be ashamed of her sour grapes attitude.

I don't know who won; Laura's clothes from the little bit I saw did look nice. Did not care for anything I saw from Uli or Michael, but we've only had faint glimpses thus far.

So apart from the drama over Jeffrey, this was a very dull episode, I thought.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2006, 08:27:17 PM: DR Jennifer:

I think MEDIUM will have an easier time of it on Wednesday than it did on Monday. CSI: MIAMI is more popular than CSI: NY, though I doubt it will win the timeslot, it should have a very good chance to at least come in second which is what it was doing on Monday.

Of course, if STUDIO 60 loses any more viewers, NBC might well take it off Monday night and put it somewhere else opening the timeslot back up for MEDIUM.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2006, 08:28:24 PM: I also watched another GREY'S ANATOMY episode from Season 1, the one featuring the man who had shot himself in the head seven times with a nail gun. I had seen it once before, but it was a good show.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2006, 08:30:46 PM: Page Nine FOX & THE HOUND Dance!!!
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Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2006, 08:32:06 PM: Next came tonight's UGLY BETTY. I really enjoyed tonight's episode, and I like that Betty is losing a bit of her naivete and realizes that the snakes at her job just aren't going to change and are not looking out for her best interests.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2006, 08:34:56 PM: Loved GREY'S ANATOMY, of course, with surprises abounding and my tears flowing freely.

One note of discontent (not related to the content of the show). Twice the idiot engineer at our local affiliate broke into the program's last 10 minutes with a bumper about an upcoming news report and then quickly realized his mistake and went back to the show, but it was VERY intrusive and mood-bursting. Already fired off a note to the station, but luckily GREY'S gets another run tomorrow night so I'll rewatch to get the full effect of the climactic scenes.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2006, 08:36:52 PM: CSI had one of its most brutal and disconcerting episodes tonight concerning a gang of punks raoming the streets of Vegas beating down tourists just for kicks.

Between this and last night's CSI: NY (which I watched this afternoon), it's getting somewhat harder to watch the violence in these shows back-to-back. Thankfully, they aren't all pitched at this high a degree of on-screen violence.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2006, 08:37:29 PM: Nice to see you back here after a couple of days away, DR Ron. Welcome back!
Title: Re:THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: MBarnum on October 12, 2006, 08:37:56 PM: I forgot all about SURVIVOR tonight! And haven't even watched last night's JERICHO (is anyone else watching it? It is pretty good!).
Title: Re:THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: bk on October 12, 2006, 08:38:00 PM: Back from dinner and must now try to watch a DVD.
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Post by: FJL on October 12, 2006, 08:48:10 PM: Are they mad re what they're charging for the special benefit performance of CHICAGO for its 10th anniversary? $500 for the rear mezzanine?

I'll get off my soapbox now.
Title: Re:THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: Matt H. on October 12, 2006, 08:49:37 PM: Heading off to bed now.

Good night!
Title: Re:THE TOWER-ING INFERNO
Post by: TCB on October 12, 2006, 08:52:49 PM: Quote from: Edisaurus on October 12, 2006, 07:56:02 PM
TCB, did you check out Paolo Conte, the Italian singer on the S&V CD?

It is sitting on top of the CD player in my car waiting for me to remember to play it on my way to work some morning. The fact that I go to work at 5:45 a.m. may explain why I have not yet remembered to put in the player. ::)
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Post by: Charles Pogue on October 12, 2006, 09:38:34 PM: DakotaCelt, I don't mean to sound heartless and I am sympathetic to the disabled, but that bookstore has been there for years! To make it disabled-friendly would be prohibitively expensive for them. It's one thing when one is building a new store and these considerations should be taken in, older buildings and businesses have to have some leeway.
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Post by: Cillaliz on October 12, 2006, 09:44:39 PM: Quote from: FJL on October 12, 2006, 08:48:10 PM
Are they mad re what they're charging for the special benefit performance of CHICAGO for its 10th anniversary? $500 for the rear mezzanine?

I'll get off my soapbox now.

You can stay up there if you want to...you're making sense to me...
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Post by: bk on October 12, 2006, 10:12:57 PM: I'm quite full o' food. Am watching a very entertaining movie, which I'd always heard was terrible.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on October 12, 2006, 10:40:17 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on October 12, 2006, 08:32:06 PM
Next came tonight's UGLY BETTY. I really enjoyed tonight's episode, and I like that Betty is losing a bit of her naivete and realizes that the snakes at her job just aren't going to change and are not looking out for her best interests.

I have been watching that show on the ABC site. It is an interesting show and I have been enjoying it. It is based on a Colombian Telenovela.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on October 12, 2006, 11:08:03 PM: NDSU landscaping and architecture programs have been busy the last few months...

They were involved in the Extreme Home Makeover this past summer and tomorrow they will be putting up a Lustron house.

http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/index.cfm?id=13068&section=homepage (http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/index.cfm?id=13068&section=homepage)

Lustron house to be rebuilt
Herald Staff Report
Published Thursday, October 12, 2006
· The Grand Forks "Lustron" house is ready to go up.

The metal home, which was disassembled and removed from its original home on Lincoln Drive after the 1997 flood, is going to be rebuilt at the Myra Museum on Friday, with help from NDSU construction management, interior design and landscape architecture students.

The house, a steel Lustron-brand kit house erected in the late 1940s, is one of only about 2,500 such steel houses sold nationwide in the years after World War II. They were designed as affordable housing for returning soldiers.

As many as 25 Lustron homes were built in North Dakota, including one in Fargo and another in Finley.

The historical significance of the home meant the city was required to put it back together after it was removed from Lincoln Drive. The museum board agreed to make the home a permanent part of the facility.

It's been about five years since the 1,200-square-foot, single-story, three-bedroom house was taken down. In 2001, it was put into storage to wait until the flood protection project was completed.

The home is made almost completely of steel, with the exception of the concrete foundation, floor slab and some copper piping. It has walls made of three layers: an outer layer of steel panels, a middle layer of insulation and an inner layer of steel panels finished in porcelain enamel.

It took about nine full days of work to disassemble the home in 2001.

Friday, the Myra Museum on Belmont Road and 24th Avenue South will host a Lustron "house-raising" event. The public is welcome to attend
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Post by: DakotaCelt on October 12, 2006, 11:13:33 PM: I used to be associated with the Myra Museum.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on October 12, 2006, 11:17:45 PM: THe NOrth Dakota installment of Extreme Home Makeover broadcasts this Sunday. Darn, I wont get to see it, I have to work.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on October 12, 2006, 11:19:52 PM: Quote from: Charles Pogue on October 12, 2006, 09:38:34 PM
DakotaCelt, I don't mean to sound heartless and I am sympathetic to the disabled, but that bookstore has been there for years! To make it disabled-friendly would be prohibitively expensive for them. It's one thing when one is building a new store and these considerations should be taken in, older buildings and businesses have to have some leeway.

I understand your point :-)

No bad feelings good sir.