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Well, you've read the notes, the notes just went there, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they just went there instead of coming here. Go know.
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And the word of the day is: ELEEMOSYNARY!
Smoke on your pipe and put that in.
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And a very happy haineshisway.com birthday to former dear reader Dan-in-Toronto. Mr. Toronto left us for rather petty and silly reasons (as did another dear reader), but we wish him the happiest of birthdays anyway.
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And the word of the day is: ELEEMOSYNARY!
Smoke on your pipe and put that in.
In my present state of pecuniary distress, I eschew all ELEEMOSYNARY activities.
der Brucer
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TOD:
My favorite childhood toy was a sturdy replica of a medieval castle with working draw bridge and portcullis.
I spent hours staging metal knights atop the battlements to defend my liege, the King.
Can you guess I was reading Robin Hood books?
A close second would have to be my set of Lincoln Logs.
der Brucer
Of course, when I was 7 I got my first two-wheeler, and than my world opened wide! Places to go, things to see, adventures to be had....
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Dear bk:
You coveted footwear is pricey:
(http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/images/arts/photos/2006/01/23/bata-stolen-slippers.jpg)
From the Hindu Times (http://www.hindu.com/2006/03/09/stories/2006030921351700.htm):
Nizam's stolen slippers resurface
HYDERABAD: The bejewelled slippers of the (19th century) Nizam of Hyderabad (Sikander Jah), which disappeared from the Bata Shoe Museum in Canada in January last, resurfaced as mysteriously last week. The mystery does not end there.
The return of the $160,000 worth slippers followed another bizarre episode, in which a photo shop owner in Ontario recognised the stolen slippers from photographs he was ordered to print by a customer. The photographer managed to shoot a picture of the customer and supplied it to the police, which circulated it seeking public assistance, according to Toronto Star (www.thestar.com) .
Then the customer surrendered himself to the police.
An anonymous caller later informed the museum that the footwear could be found in a plastic bag across the road outside the museum.
The museum officials indeed found the slippers at the mentioned place.
der Brucer
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Greg preparing to take Amy on their honeymoon:
(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2006/10/flintstonescar.jpg)
der Brucer
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George, I hope your move went well. Your plan for Ebonie sounds good. Did your computer survive the move?
YES!! IT WORKS!! I'M OFFICIALLY MOVED!! I'M IN MY CONDO RIGHT NOW!! I have my computer, my bed, my kitchen/dining room table, loveseat, TV, DVD player, and TWO VCRs...I even have my piano downstairs! My cat is here, too. She meowed all the over in the car (in a cat carrier) but seems to be exploring everything (I do have three floors, you know). Of course, I still have more to bring over.
My sister, niece and mother were over here this weekend painting. And this afternoon between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m., I get my brand new washer and dryer delivered!! I didn't bring shampoo or big towels (or a change of clothes ::)), yet, so I'll have to go back to my old house to take a shower in the morning, but I'll get things over here throughout this week. I don't have rehearsal tonight, but I might have to usher for a silent movie that's playing. I still need to confirm that I need to be there. But it's finally happend. ;D ;D ;D
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If we send the HHW jet, are you free to Go West Young Man, and help George straighten up (pardon the expression) his environs?
Any and all are welcome to help! ;) There's still much to do.
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And now...it's time to sleep in my new bedroom at the very top of my new condo!
Good night, Der Brucer and BK and guests. 8)
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Thanks for the information DerBrucer!!!
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Congrats George on getting all moved...
Did your cat handle the move well?
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It will be nice to sleep in your new home
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And now...it's time to sleep in my new bedroom at the very top of my new condo!
Good night, Der Brucer and BK and guests. 8)
Remember to check under the bed!
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Congrats on the move in the new CONDO OWNER, DRGEORGE!
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Hmmm....I like the music for THE AMAZING RACE, although sometimes some of the Mickey-Mousing IS annoying.
I will let you know if I have been led astray when Troy arrives, DR EDISAURUS.
The Dinah Shore Rule - where else on all the internet can you discover such information. I ask you? If only Dinah Shore ruled the earth, things would be a LOT different.
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I think the word of the day was the title of one of the WORST plays I ever saw in my life....well maybe the play is okay, but the production was boring. I am not sure and I am not brave enough to EVER see it again.
Happy Birthday to DformerR DiT!
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Well this is the one I bought
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FB44VA/ref=pd_rvi_gw_1
/104-4738811-0071944?ie=UTF8 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FB44VA/ref=pd_rvi_gw_1
/104-4738811-0071944?ie=UTF8)
I think this is the one MR BK has....or one similar.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BUEMOO/ref=pd_rvi_gw_2/104-4738811-0071944?ie=UTF8 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BUEMOO/ref=pd_rvi_gw_2/104-4738811-0071944?ie=UTF8)
Some of the reviews of mine say that the instruction book is online, the text claims that it is "in the box." I hope it is the latter.
Time will tell. 8)
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Johnny Mercer....we don't have songs like we used to because we don't have people like we used to.
Can you imagine an Ahrens-Flaherty THE MUSIC MAN? Or a Tim Rice-Elton John LI'L ABNER?
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My favorite toy:
(http://i16.ebayimg.com/06/i/08/0c/d7/1f_1.JPG)
I always wanted to be Frank Lloyd Wright OR Annette Funicello...depending on the day. ;D
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It will be nice to sleep in your new home
Wow, George has already invited you?
I feel rejected...
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Greg preparing to take Amy on their honeymoon:
No, no, NO! It's my *brother * who is the wood worker. That's SICKSICKSICK! We only date our *cousins*, here!
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Great photos from the Courts Show, MR BK. Thanks for sharing!
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And the word of the day is: ELEEMOSYNARY!
Smoke on your pipe and put that in.
Casey would waltz
With a strawberry blonde
And the ELEEMOSYNARY band tithed all their wages to the Red Cross.
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Rita was not MERELY A NOSY gossip - rather than depend upon her ELEEMOSYNARY friends, she would track down new sources and, YES, REAL MONEY would be paid for the scandalous information!
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TOD:
...Of course, when I was 7 I got my first two-wheeler, and than my world opened wide! Places to go, things to see, adventures to be had....
Boyfriends to be scouted down and cruised. Our little der Brucer was a precocious lad, he was!
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Good Morning!
I'm up! I'm up!
I'm here! I'm here!
"Here" meaning NYC this morning - well, as of at 7:00pm last night. I'm playing auditions today, so, that's why I'm "here" instead of "there". I'll be ensconced in some studio in the Equity building playing the EPAs for Encores' upcoming series - which included the dearly beloved Follies. So, it should be fun to see who turns out today.
And since I have to hop on the A or the D in just a few minutes...
Hope everyone is doing well... -I'm still catching up on posts and such, so... And I start She Loves Me back down in DC tomorrow, so... Whew!
Laters...
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I'll be arriving on Thursday morning - 8:30am, to be precise - for an extended weekend in the city.
I'm booked up on Friday and Saturday NIGHTS (after 8) with friends -seeing JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN PARIS on Friday at The Zipper Theater; Saturday night, it's Town Hall for the reunion of those SIDE SHOW gals, Alice Ripley and Emily Skinner. Brel has always been one of my top five favorite composers (I used two of his songs in my cabaret LIVE AND LEARN - "Mon Enfance" and "Chanson des Vieux Amants), and I always try to catch any performances of the 1960's Off-Broadway show based on his songs.
I plan on seeing something on Thursday night, but, will try my luck with standing room, TKTS or the theater box office.
Lunches and dinners are not planned, yet, though there will be a bunch of us at Joe Allen's sometime either Friday or Saturday pre-show.
I'm fond of Amy's Breads for quick bites and The Renaissance Diner on 8th Avenue for great food at good prices. . .
Don't Tell Mama will most likely be a stomping ground for late night drinking and singing. . .
Any suggestions from all my NYC pals would be delightful!
Anyone with time on their hands who would like to see a few museums, do a quick bite, long lunch or late evening strolling. . .let me know.
Looking forward to hearing from the guys and gals who'll be in the Apple over the weekend.
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My favorite childhood toy was a chalkboard/desk combo. . .just the right size, and complete with chalk. . .
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Good morning, all! Last night, inexplicably, my email worked on its own accord. I debated cancelling the Mac Man visit but I've decided a tuneup could be a good thing.
I have some minor finishing work on the New Havewn Symphony piece, and then I'm back to The Brain.
DR George, how's the guest room?
DR td, I'm a bit crazed with Bruce's show as well as the PHI job - my co-editor Tom Murray returns from London on Thursday and we have lots to accomplish - but I am certainly around.
TOD: My comic books, which would be worth a fortune now.
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And one for Mercer
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Received a FedEx package this morning, which was checked off "Bill to recipient." I wonder how they do that, since the delivery person asked for no money or anything like that before handing over the package. Do they send you a bill later?
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Hiya! I'm already at the caffeine and the books, for today's foray into the world of higher education!!!
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Mornin' All!
Luckily, my grandmother saved a lot of our toys (although they were not in great shape from way too much playing). One of my favorite childhood toys was given back to me. It's a boy doily that squeaks. He's got a charming, old-fashioned look to it. His name is Scotty, and he sits on the bookshelf watching over me. I even had him included in a painting.
Happy Birthday, Dan. Miss you, Toots!
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I will love hearing Elmo's orchestrations for the strange and wonderful songs of BRAIN - swell songs, hummable and funny, with interesting turns of phrase, both musical and lyrical. All this and a theramin!!!!
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Toys.... hmmmmm.... we always had live dawgs, which had it all over store-boughten doo-dads...
As a very wee tyke, I loved my red cowboy hat. Got the old films to prove it. Always loved those bubbles in the screw-top container, probably nothing more than dishwashing liquid, that came with a little wand. Still buy those sometimes for myself. And for others.
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I liked Chutes and Ladders. And my pointe shoes...
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My sister Rikki and I had herds of plastic horse statues...
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My bike!!!!!
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And now, this anthropology book will occupy my attention until I hit the shower and head off to school. Have an excellent day, gang!
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My favorites: My toy piano, and my Creepy Crawler set, with which to make plastic bugs. You could burn the hell out of yourself with those hot plates or with the rubber bugs you had just created. Good times!
My brother and I played with army men (they were so cheap that I likd to melt them and make mutants---with one arm growing out of the chest, a stretched-out neck, etc.) and lincoln logs.
The things I wish I could have kept: the Art Linkletter Surrey with the Fringe On top, my Barbie doll---one of the first and in great dhape becuse I never played with it!---and my Creepy and Eerie magazines, so I could sell them on Ebay!
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Good morning!
It was bright and sunny when I went out to get the paper, but the clouds are moving in pretty quickly, and it's getting overcast. Rain is forecast for tomorrow, but it's supposed to be OK today - high 60s.
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The last time we had this TOD, one of the DRs here found a picture of the toy I mentioned (I think it was DR MBarnum who posted it).
Anyway, it was a Robbie the Robot with a hand crank that enabled it to move and talk. I remember crying having to leave it behind when we went to my aunt and uncle's house for CHristmas dinner that afternoon.
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I'll have last night's COLD CASE, WITHOUT A TRACE, and DEXTER to watch today at some point. The CBS shows will be spread over a three hour block of time recorded due to the NFL runover. I trust I got both shows complete during that time.
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Congratulations, DR George, on your moving in and spending the night in your new condo! I know how excited you feel and how much you look forward to getting things settled, in place, and settling in to enjoy your new home. I get goosebumps just reading about it.
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Hello Esteemed and multi-everythinged BK -- Just a quick morning hello before I head out for some early errands.
I read all about "Maddie" from the new book last evening before going to sleep....which of course means that once again, I was safely curled up in bed with the guapo BK. I'm afraid Jason G. may get very jealous !! :)
Happy monday to all of the superb H/Ks who are in and out of the Living Room today....
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Monday morning greetings! It's my day off and DH Richard and I have to look after my aunt's car. Before we leave, I'll put chili in the crockpot so we'll have dinner whenever we get home.
TOD - I had a Ginny doll - whatever happened to her? Also, a Little Miss Revlon (long-gone, too) and a very early Barbie, which I still have. My Barbie is not in the mint condition of yours, DR Edisaurus, because I did play with it. The doll and her clothes and accessories are remarkably in tact, though, considering their age.
Board games, too - Barbie-Queen of the Prom, Go to the Head of the Class, Careers
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TOD: A rather large remote control car I had, bright red and looking something like an Olds 88, called the "Crusader 101." In my nascent compositional phase, circa age 6, I remember singing, somewhat to the tune of "In the Good Old Summertime," "Is it true blondes have more fun in their Crusader 101?" Memories, pressed between the pages.... :)
It pays to always try your best department: I played the Jewish retirement home yesterday and was amazed on my completion to have a gentleman in a motorized wheelchair come over and introduce himself as a former pianist for both Tommy Dorsey and Frank Sinatra. This was especially sychronicitastic as I had played both "Opus One" and "Lady is a Tramp," and had mentioned both Dorsey and Sinatra in my "patter." I asked him what they were like to work for, and he said Sinatra was "easy" but Dorsey was a "real bastard." ;) (Has anyone heard that hilarious clip of Buddy Rich screaming at his band that's uploaded all over the internet?).
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Having lunch with best friend John today, so I need to go get cleaned up for that.
WBBL.
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Catching up from yesterday department:
Separated at birth: methinks that pic of Mercer looks a lot more like James Lipton than Elvis Costello.
Alums: Well, I've opened for the Smothers Brothers, but that was long before I'd heard of Skip. I did get to talk to them about Mason Williams, however, who is a slight acquaintance of mine (he lives in Oregon and was a good friend of a lady who shared a house with me for a while).
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TOD: My comic books, which would be worth a fortune now.
Not as much as your diary :o
der Brucer
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My brother and I played with army men (they were so cheap that I likd to melt them and make mutants---with one arm growing out of the chest, a stretched-out neck, etc.)
Did you have the molds that let you cast your own tin soldiers and armaments?
der Brucer
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Congrats George on getting all moved...
Did your cat handle the move well?
Thanks! Ebonie seems to be doing okay...so far. I still need to bring over her canned cat food, but so far, she's seems fine. ;D
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAN IN TORONTO! I miss you.
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Congrats on the move in the new CONDO OWNER, DRGEORGE!
Thanks! ;D
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Many congrats to George on his move!
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DR George, how's the guest room?
It's a little empty now ::) ...I need to empty out my storage unit and put all my stuff in the extra bedroom, but then the plan is to get rid of a lot of the stuff. THEN I will have an actual extra bedroom/guest room. :)
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Edisaurus has confessed to being a Pippin virgin - well there will be opportunities for deflowering:
(http://www.philorch.org/orgfiles/332/event/pippin160.jpg)
Broadway at the Academy:
Pippin
At the Forrest Theatre (Philadelphia)
January 11 - 15, 2007
SCHWARTZ HOME (http://www.musicalschwartz.com/pippin.htm)
NEWS: A PIPPIN Revival production is on Tour. Pippin includes adjustments by the composer and book writer. See photos; read schedule, cast list, and an interview with director Gabriel Barre
The Seattle Times (http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/theaterarts/2002970380_schwartz04.html) has a really good read:(excerpt)
Composer looks back on "Pippin"
By Misha Berson
Seattle Times theater critic
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But it's just now getting a broader revival. "It has become timely again. It arose out of the Vietnam War and the fracturing of American society. In the 1990s that seemed like old news.
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"Now we're at war again, there's more political protests. A story about rebellion against an unjust father doesn't feel like such a museum piece."
The Broadway debut of "Pippin," which jump-started the career of co-star Ben Vereen and won raves for legendary director Bob Fosse, was aesthetically ahead of its time, according to Schwartz.
"In some ways it remains pretty avant-garde in its structure. It has a play-within-a-play format, and was very imaginatively designed, with some cool scenic effects. And Fosse used vaudeville, minstrelsy, medieval plays, commedia dell'arte — lots of different theatrical styles to tell the story."
der Brucer
I have the fondest memories of attending a "special" function in LA when an 84 year-old San Francisco Drag Queen brought down the house with "No Time At All". This was a benefit in the early days of the AIDS crises and "time to keep livin'" had a special meaning to the guys in the audience with their oxygen tanks in tow. There wasn't a dry eye in the house!
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Congratulations, DR George, on your moving in and spending the night in your new condo! I know how excited you feel and how much you look forward to getting things settled, in place, and settling in to enjoy your new home. I get goosebumps just reading about it.
And thank you! I can't wait until all the painting and moving boxes is finished and I can just "come home" and veg. ;)
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But then, I still have rehearsals for Canniball: The Musical! (http://www.olytheater.com/) We don't open until December 1st, so things won't "get back to normal" for a while, anyway.
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And a Very Happy Birthday to Dan-in-Toronto!! ;D
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And now...to work!! Until later. ;D
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George-CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR MOVE & YOUR OWN CONDO!!! [/size] ENJOY![/size]
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Another George gets a re-do:
(http://cdn.news.aol.com/aolnews_providers/71_article_logo) (http://articles.news.aol.com/news/_a/george-washington-cuts-a-fine-figure/20061014191809990026?ncid=NWS00010000000001)
(http://cdn.news.aol.com/aolnews_photos/08/04/20061014185409990001)
Forensic reconstructionists created a model of George Washington as he likely appeared as a 19-year-old surveyor. It will be displayed at Mount Vernon.
(http://cdn.news.aol.com/aolnews_photos/01/05/20061014185709990007)
A team of artists and scientists believe this is what General Washington looked like at age 45, when leading the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
(http://cdn.news.aol.com/aolnews_photos/09/00/20061014185609990003)
He's portrayed here at age 57, taking the oath of office
der Brucer
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Does anyone else have problems changing the color, size, etc? It rarely works now & I have to cut & paste to put the brackets in the correct places.
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Edisauris, exactly what does a trim carpenter do? Is that wood trim, moldings, etc? I enjoyed the photo of Greg & your brother. It’s nice you all get along well.
Bruce-nice photos of the Courts Show.
And speaking of photos….Cillaliz I’m expecting some of Paul’s work.
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Does anyone else have problems changing the color, size, etc? It rarely works now & I have to cut & paste to put the brackets in the correct places.
NOPE
der Brucer
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... exactly what does a trim carpenter do?
Depends, some do Weight Watchers, others Jenny Craig.
der Brucer
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I'm up, I'm up. On Friday, I'd sent a strongly-worded e-mail to someone re the show this Saturday because it seemed like said someone was making things up off the top of his head (and the story was changing from what it had been), and because said someone was being unnecessarily snippy with Jonathan, my NY assistant. His response was waiting for me - very docile and friendly, a good thing.
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After wishing Dan in Toronto a happy birthday I noticed my calendar says his birthday is tomorrow….so I double checked the calendar here.
Bruce, the screwy calendar that begins on Monday, instead of Sunday, confused you again.
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DerBruce, just so I know my memory isn’t failing me…..you highlighted NOPE & then clicked on red and then size-yes?
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DerBruce, just so I know my memory isn’t failing me…..you highlighted NOPE & then clicked on red and then size-yes?
Well, size first, then color.
THIS IS COLOR FIRST, SIZE SECOND
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That shouldn't make a difference.
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It did-didn't get the color at all. ;D
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I wonder if using purple instead of red works.
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Nope. I will try color and then size.
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This is very strange, now the color doesn't work at all, unless maybe I cut and paste it.
Yup, cut and paste worked-very strange.
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The NEWS (http://www.presstelegram.com/news/ci_4495513)
U.N. votes to punish Korea
World: Sanctions include assets seizure, ban on weapons trade
By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press
UNITED NATIONS - The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously on Saturday to impose punishing sanctions on North Korea for carrying out a nuclear test, declaring that its action posed "a clear threat to international peace and security."
Meanwhile
DARFUR REFUGEES PLEAD TO PEACEKEEPERS FOR PROTECTION (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,220999,00.html)
KASSAB, Sudan — Refugees in the camps scattered across Darfur live in fear, saying the African Union peacekeeping mission does little to protect them even as rising violence is driving away crucial humanitarian aid.
"You have been here for three years now, and what have you done for us?" a tribal leader bitterly asked a delegation of AU soldiers and police that came to the Kassab refugee camp last week.
As they often must, the peacekeepers patiently explained to camp delegates that they had come to Darfur only to monitor the violence and have no mandate to fight it.
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Since fighting between rebels, the Sudanese army and a militia of Arab nomads began in 2003, some 200,000 people have died in Darfur and 2.5 million have been displaced.
UN leaders, confronted after they handled the Korea crisis (which couldn't wait another day!) were asked about action to stop the genocide in Dafur.
With fingers pressed 'neath their chin, they replied:
The Free World has a heart, hasn't it?
Joking apart -- hasn't it?
And tho' I'd be the first one to say that we're not a saint...
I'm finding it hard to be really as black as you paint...
We're reviewing the situation…
der Brucer
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Wow, George has already invited you?
I feel rejected...
LOL... dont .... he is a nice person... I live too far away from hin anyways... I am in the Buffalo Commons of the Great Plains of North America! :)
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Some of my favorite toys I still have...my first easter bunny and my collection of Freakies characters from the Freakies cereal (my favorite!)...which look like this...
(http://i5.ebayimg.com/05/i/08/a7/39/fe_1.JPG)
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This is very strange, now the color doesn't work at all, unless maybe I cut and paste it.
Yup, cut and paste worked-very strange.
The size blocks must surround the text to be sized, as do the color blocks, thus:
(color=Red)(size=6) YOUR TEXT (/size)(/color) with square brackets replacing parens.
der Brucer
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Reviewing my Duck and Cover post from yesterday brought back other childhood memories:
Before my parents took their young child and fled the war-threatened city for the safer suburbs (see Bedknobs and Broomsticks) we lived in a new row house on the northeast side of Philadelphia. We regularly had air raids. My Father was an Air Raid Warden (complete with white hard hat) and his job, after the sirens wailed, was to patrol the street to be sure everyone had their blackout curtains/shades drawn and no light was peering out. For this evolution all the neighbors adjourned to their front stoops and enjoyed a good chit-chat. Part of Civil Defense preparedness was knowing witch action to take should an incendiary bomb come crashing through the rooftop. We were provided with a cardboard container (a round box, like one for Oatmeal) containing fine sand. When the bomb landed you were to take the container and dump the sand on the fire (SURE WE WERE!).
I am sure the neighbors were glad we left town -and took Bruce and his performing arts show with them. (The row house had garages behind and beneath each unit. There was an alley way that ran between the-facing rows of houses that provided access. When the men left for work in the morning, they left their garage locks hanging open on the doors. One day I went about the business of mixing up all of the locks and then locking each and every door with locks at random. The ensuing melee when the workers returned was a hoot! There was no applause, however.)
der Brucer
Note: Since my Atwater-Kent radio had a lighted dial, I had to cover it with a towel during blackouts. Later in life I had to cover my nice Emerson bedside radio with a towel and an ice pack to keep it cool (when my folks were out I'd sneak a listen to my favorite shows like The Thin Man, Inner Sanctum and the Shadow (he knows!) - my Father used to check on his return to see if the radio was warm - which thanks to my foresight, it was not.
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Some of my favorite toys I still have...my first easter bunny and my collection of Freakies characters from the Freakies cereal (my favorite!)...which look like this...
(http://i5.ebayimg.com/05/i/08/a7/39/fe_1.JPG)
What - no Sky King decoder ring!
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Got the dreaded too many connections and lost a nice long post. Love that.
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Got the dreaded too many connections and lost a nice long post. Love that.
If you are of the belt and suspender persuasion, just highlight your post and do a copy before you actually post - (you don't need to paste, let the copy stay on your clipboard), if the post "fails", you can then do a "paste" for a retry
Since I am often as not quite verbose, I usually keep a blank Word document open in which I compose my posts (and get the benefit of the auto-spell checker). I can then cut and paste my stuff into the post form (and if it's lost, I still have my scratch word text).
Simple, Isn't it.
der Brucer
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Thanks! Ebonie seems to be doing okay...so far. I still need to bring over her canned cat food, but so far, she's seems fine. ;D
Good, I am glad to hear that!
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Another George gets a re-do:
(http://cdn.news.aol.com/aolnews_providers/71_article_logo) (http://articles.news.aol.com/news/_a/george-washington-cuts-a-fine-figure/20061014191809990026?ncid=NWS00010000000001)
(http://cdn.news.aol.com/aolnews_photos/08/04/20061014185409990001)
Forensic reconstructionists created a model of George Washington as he likely appeared as a 19-year-old surveyor. It will be displayed at Mount Vernon.
(http://cdn.news.aol.com/aolnews_photos/01/05/20061014185709990007)
A team of artists and scientists believe this is what General Washington looked like at age 45, when leading the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
(http://cdn.news.aol.com/aolnews_photos/09/00/20061014185609990003)
He's portrayed here at age 57, taking the oath of office
der Brucer
I remember reading something a while back in either Smithsonian or National Geographic. Rathter interesting to say the least.
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Maybe I missed a mention here, but there was a nice, very funny feature on NPR yesterday morning about High Fidelity, with IVs with BK's close personal acquaintance Amanda Green, who happens to be best friends with my close personal acquaintance, Brooks Ashmanskas. We brought the house down here in Portland a few years ago with Amanda's excellent "Every Time a Friend of Mine Succeeds, a Little Piece of Me Dies." And for you L&O fans, she's not the same Amanda Green who writes a lot of episodes (as she herself told me ;) ).
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George-CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR MOVE & YOUR OWN CONDO!!! [/size] ENJOY![/size]
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!! I INTEND TO!!
;D
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Michael Shayne does disappear for days and weeks at a time, doesn't he?
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...and one for Mahler!
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Just received from a nice middle-aged Republican lady friend:
[I'm sorry to say this will be my last e-mail.
Things have been a bit tough lately and life is getting shorter and shorter every day, and I want to take time and smell the roses. So, I am going to quit e-mailing jokes and travel full time with a biker gang to see the country and enjoy life while I still can. Don't worry about me - they all seem like really nice people.
It has been nice emailing you!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh, here’s a photo of the gang.
der Brucer
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Back from a jog. It's like Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds outside - hundreds of big black crows flyine and/or perched on wires, making so much noise it's ear-shattering.
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Back from a jog. It's like Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds outside - hundreds of big black crows flyine and/or perched on wires, making so much noise it's ear-shattering.
Some things in the air.
There was a murder of crows trying to murder a hawk at my house this morning. The noise (and cats) woke me up!
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The Birds Is Coming!
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Michael Shayne does disappear for days and weeks at a time, doesn't he?
HE is elusive, isnt he...
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Time for tea on the patio:
(http://www.forbestraveler.com/media/photos/inspirations/2006/09/06091807_01_g.jpg)
der Brucer
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"Is it true blondes have more fun
This was another of the many things I didn't understand as a child. I thought they meant "Is it true that only people who were authentic blondes have more fun"? I still remember the jingle. I was confused a lot as a child.
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And one for Mercer
I have to say I am developing a huge crush on Mr. Mercer and am in awe of his genius.
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Did you have the molds that let you cast your own tin soldiers and armaments?
I prefer self-made men.
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Edisaurus has confessed to being a Pippin virgin - well there will be opportunities for deflowering
Well, even at my advanced age it's nice to know there are still things to look forward to!
I hope they come to Atlanta!
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Edisauris, exactly what does a trim carpenter do? Is that wood trim, moldings, etc? I enjoyed the photo of Greg & your brother. It’s nice you all get along well.
Exactly---moldings...stair rails..routing and coping and mitreing, oh my! He's trimmed out houses for the owners of Home Depot, Black and Decker, Pitmey Bowes. A lot of millionaires have homes in Western NC.
Yes, we get along very well. I just wish he wasn't so far away! Since we moved all the time when we were young, he was my best friend until I made friends of my own. I was shy so I usually made friends through him. He's a good guy and a born carpenter. He even made A-frame tree houses when we were kids!
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Depends, some do Weight Watchers, others Jenny Craig.
You are too funny, Der B!
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Last we heard from Mr. Shayne he posted that he was going to sit down and read a certain book.
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I usually keep a blank Word document open in which I compose my posts (and get the benefit of the auto-spell checker).
And yet it doesn't check for grammatical errors:
"When the men left for work in the morning, the left their garage locks hanging open on the doors."
Touché, Derby!
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OK, I'm done sucking all the air out of the room. I now return you to your regularly scheduled postings while I load the new Closer onlined episodes.
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I always have problems with size and color, so all of my posts are in the usual black and always la mem chose.
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DR George - best wishes in your new home! Are you taking time off work this week?
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Very strange, Abby Normal the yellow parakeet is very vocal today. Maybe the birds ARE planning a nationwide coup. 8)
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Do you think DRJOSE wore his Quacker Sweater to auditions today?
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I loved Careers, I loved Monopoly, I loved Risk, I loved Chess....but my FAVORITE board game was CLUE!!!!!!!!
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HE is elusive, isnt he...
Perhaps he's avoiding you?
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Lunch ran long today, and then I had to take some things to the post office for mailing. Some DRs can expect some video goodies later in the week.
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CLUE was my favorite, too, DR JRand. And I adored CAREERS, but I couldn't find anyone else who liked it at all, and I'm not sure I ever played more than two or three games of it.
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Anyway, COLD CASE started 23 minutes after the hour, but thankfully I had recorded far enough after the end of prime time to fit in the two shows.
COLD CASE had one of my favorite young actors Brian Bloom as a father whose daughter's death destroyed his marriage some 24 years previously. I thought I had solved the death of the child early on in the show, but the murderer's identity was well hidden in the plotting, and it was a nice surprise.
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WITHOUT A TRACE concerned a missing female juvenile from a detention center. A long, sad story unfolded about her life and how she came to be there. Good episode.
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Before the CBS prime time comedies and NBC's two new sophisticated Monday shows, I'll try to squeeze in DEXTER when I go back down. I've enjoyed the first two episodes so much, so I'm looking forward to it very much.
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DR George - best wishes in your new home! Are you taking time off work this week?
Thanks Ginny! I'm not taking any whole days off (except last Friday), but when I do things like go to my place between 1:30 and 3:30 PM today to wait for the arrival of my brand spankin' new washer and dryer, I won't make up the time, I'll use vacation time...that's what it's for, isn't it?? ;)
;D
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I'll be leaving work now, but I'm coming back, so I won't log out. I'll have lunch right after the w&d are delivered, since I don't know when that'll be.
Laters!
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I got a call earlier from someone in the Homeowner's Association who said that I need to go to the post office to get a key to my mailbox because the previous renters never returned it. And, I have to pay for it. That bites. :P
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Local police made a traffic stop and the driver put his PCP in the baby's juice cup to avoid detection....poor baby....details on the 5 pm news.
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Page Five Lucille Ball Dance. 8)
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DR Edisaraus - we had creepy crawlers. You're right we were always getting burned. I had some that were edible, but they didn't taste very good, so we didn't eat them.
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Creepy Crawlers left burn marks on each of my three younger brothers, Dane, Kent and David.
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My 2 favorite toys were Mrs. Beasley and a stuffed lamb. I still have both of them. Mrs. B sits on the book shelf.
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I aslo loved my roller skates, the metal kind you hooked on to your shoes, and my bike
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I prefer self-made men.
A reference to autoeroticism?
der Brucer
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I liked my easy-bake oven, but cooking over a light bulb isn't the best way to cook
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There were several shootings around Iowa over the weekend. Not sure what that's all about.
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DR MBARNUM - I am watching some episodes of BUFFALO BILL JR - I remember it from the credits...."and his sister Calamity."
Dick Jones as the titular hero is very nice looking and from what I can tell does MOST of his own stunts, including the old jump from a speeding horse onto a runaway wagon team. And I remember that EVERY time he saw a pretty girl or one spoke to him - or was in the general area, BB, Jr fell down, tripped over chairs, fell up stairs and/or dropped whatever was in his hand.... LOL
Thanks for recommending this show.
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And yet it doesn't check for grammatical errors:
"When the men left for work in the morning, they left their garage locks hanging open on the doors."
Touché, Derby!
Why, Amy whatever do you mean? All looks fine to me.
der Brucer (who learned at bk's knee)
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I just have to say it again because it's so funny.
With all due respect,
Your Nuts.
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What izzit you had ur eye on and traded for, MR BK?
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Waiting for friends to arrive to go to Smothers Brothers tonight. It's a 7:00 PM curtain so we're going for dinner very early, but it will be fun. Better go and run the vacuum a little. They haven't seen my house yet and it's not in the best shape. At least if I vacuum it will look somewhat clean
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DR Edisaraus - we had creepy crawlers. You're right we were always getting burned. I had some that were edible, but they didn't taste very good, so we didn't eat them.
I wonder if those were Incredible Edibles? I loved those!!!
(http://www.samstoybox.com/toypics/IncredibleEdiblesKookyKakesContents.jpg)
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Glad you are enjoying Buffalo Bill Jr.....and does he ever do his own stunts! Holy cow! And he does a good job...I am surprised the producers allowd it!
Fun show! I want more episodes!!
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I aslo loved my roller skates, the metal kind you hooked on to your shoes...
And being a perfect little girl, you never lost your shake key!
Those kind of skates didn't work too well where I lived - we had slate side walks with lots of bumps. In Junior High I used to pack up my shoe skates in my fancy red metal skate case, covered with decals, and take the bus to the Roller Rink which was nicely tucked away in the dark environs beneath the Frankford El.
All Skate!
der Brucer
PS: and the slate sidewalks were lit by gas street lamps (and the ash man drove a horse drawn wagon)
(Moses came later)
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Glad you are enjoying Buffalo Bill Jr.....and does he ever do his own stunts! Holy cow! And he does a good job...I am surprised the producers allowd it!
Fun show! I want more episodes!!
I think 12 is enough for me. ;D
Did anyone get the episodes of the British television THE INVISIBLE MAN? They are a bit pricey, but I remember it fondly, especially the wacky telephone conversations with the receiver waving around in the air. ::)
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My 2 favorite toys were Mrs. Beasley and a stuffed lamb.
Did you sing "Little Lamb" to the dear?
der Brucer
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Maybe the birds ARE planning a nationwide coup. 8)
A chicken coup?
(Sorry...)
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Your Nuts.
And proud of it/them!
der Brucer
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A chicken coup?
(Sorry...)
And growing up your brother never threatend you with bodily harm?
der Brucer
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A chicken coup?
(Sorry...)
No, chicken çoup!
der Brucer
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Wanted to share a partial scan of a lovely photograph I received today, purchased for $10 on EBAY.
Mr Tyrone Power and Ms Frances Farmer in an embrace for a scene from the 20th Century-Fox 1942 release "Son of Fury." ;D
It is impossible for me to decide who is more beautiful, Ty or Fran. 8)
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Luckily, I finished on-line tonight earlier than usual so I can go get the dining room cleaned (the smallest room in the house; takes five minutes), and have time left over to watch the first Dr. McSteamy episode from GREY'S ANATOMY and last night's DEXTER.
WBBL.
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Woody wants dinner out tonight - the local Bistro has fried chicken on Mondays (and Woody has yet to master that dish - maybe if we disable the smoke detectors and get the oil in the skillet really hot....)
der Brucer
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It is impossible for me to decide who is more beautiful, Ty or Fran. 8)
It's a no brainer for me. Ty was the most beautiful man ever to have graced the silver screen.
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the dining room cleaned (the smallest room in the house;
Not counting the Anita loos, I suspect.
der Brucer
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Why, Amy whatever do you mean? All looks fine to me.
"Ha", I say! I scoff at your pathetic attempts to prove me wrong when anyone can see that you edited your post to correct it almost an hour after I busted you.
Vindication is mine!
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It's a no brainer for me. Ty was the most beautiful man ever to have graced the silver screen.
And one of his best outings The Black Rose (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0042256/l) seems not to be available on tape or DVD >:(
der Brucer
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He's giving you the gaslight treatment!
Jrand, I had my eye on a two-panel Japanese Young Girls of Rochefort poster - the only decent poster on the film. And it is MINE.
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Vindication is mine!
Isn't vindication an act of vindictiveness?
der Brucer
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Haven't heard from my potential food partner, so maybe that won't be happening.
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I spy me a Michael Shayne. Maybe he's finished that book he was reading.
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Apparently, Mr. Shayne never left the Index page. I tell you, those Floridians.
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NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VEGAS VINDICATION - that's the name of...
Well, i thought I was onto something amusing, but I guess not. :(
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Got an e-mail from a gal who was in the high school class ahead of me - she just read the Kritzer books and I just love getting e-mails like hers - where she not only talks about the books, but tells me her memories of places and events.
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Jrand, I had my eye on a two-panel Japanese Young Girls of Rochefort poster
Sounds kinda cheesy....
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A SHAYNE MAYDL - that's the title of my next work of fiction
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How about A SHAYNER MICHAEL? That could be the title of something or other.
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JMK - Your friend Brooks Ashmanskas does a great rendition of a song Amanda Green wrote with Skip called "If You Leave Me" (lyric by Amanda. music by Skip).
The song is on Amanda's CD, Put a Little Love in Your Mouth, only there it's sung by Jesse Tyler Ferguson, whose rendition is very different, but also quite wonderful.
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OK...I wasn't going to mention this but I have been very depressed about it all day so I thought I'd depress everyone else here.
The little black cat cat whose owner abandoned it is no more...
If I ever meet the owner...they will rue the day.
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Put a Little Love in Your Mouth
Been there, done that.
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Did anyone get the episodes of the British television THE INVISIBLE MAN? They are a bit pricey, but I remember it fondly, especially the wacky telephone conversations with the receiver waving around in the air. ::)
I got season 1, but haven't sprung yet for season 2.
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Oh, Eidsaurus, I am sorry. Poor thing.
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DR td, I'm a bit crazed with Bruce's show as well as the PHI job - my co-editor Tom Murray returns from London on Thursday and we have lots to accomplish - but I am certainly around.
Excellent! I was hoping that you'd be around for the weekend!
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OK...I wasn't going to mention this but I have been very depressed about it all day so I thought I'd depress everyone else here.
The little black cat cat whose owner abandoned it is no more...
If I ever meet the owner...they will rue the day.
Rue McClanahan? Does your cruelty know NO bounds? 8)
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I got season 1, but haven't sprung yet for season 2.
Kinda pricey! ;D
I am hoping my LP to CD system arrives this week and I can start on my transfers. :P
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MR BK....your acquisition sounds delicious. The Japanese movie posters I have seen seem to have MUCH brighter and more brilliant colors than the US ones.....do they use a different printing process?
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HE is elusive, isnt he...
He chases the bright elusive butterfly of love, perchance?
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Yes DR MATTH - I agree...Ty was one fine speciman of man. And yes DR derBRUCER....that we cannot enjoy THE BLACK ROSE on DVD is a sad thang.
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Is FJL planning a little hainsies/kimlets do? I should think Thursday or Friday eve would be good, as I'm not sure how late I'll be at Town Hall on Saturday. Let me know.
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I was thinking it WAS available until I realized I was confusing THE BLACK ROSE with THE BLACK SWAN....which IS on DvD.
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I'm very fond of Japanese posters - one of my prized possessions is an original Japanese poster for Kurosawa's High and Low. I have several other interesting ones.
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Ah - so.
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It's a no brainer for me. Ty was the most beautiful man ever to have graced the silver screen.
I second that emotion.
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I am NOT sure what this movie is, but I am intrigued. 8)
(http://www.movie-poster-posters.com/pix/34.jpg)
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My favorite toy:
(http://i16.ebayimg.com/06/i/08/0c/d7/1f_1.JPG)
I always wanted to be Frank Lloyd Wright OR Annette Funicello...depending on the day. ;D
Well, at least half your dream came true!
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Or this one. :o
(http://www.posterunlimited.com/imagebase/EAW/jpgs/JPMJPB10BV.jpg)
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Well, at least half your dream came true!
Indeed. ;D
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My brother and I played with army men ......................
Oh yeah, me too!
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Oh yeah, me too!
She means the ones that came 100 to a bag. ;D
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She means the ones that came 100 to a bag. ;D
Isn't that a platoon?
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Some of my favorite toys I still have...my first easter bunny and my collection of Freakies characters from the Freakies cereal (my favorite!)...which look like this...
(http://i5.ebayimg.com/05/i/08/a7/39/fe_1.JPG)
After seeing the wonderful picture from DR Michael, all I could think of was " ... cereal with amusing toy..." This will make sense to some, and BK.
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I'm very fond of Japanese posters - one of my prized possessions is an original Japanese poster for Kurosawa's High and Low. I have several other interesting ones.
Of course showing us a picture of this poster would be most welcomed by me!!
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JRand56, that last Japanese poster you posted does look interesting...almost looks like Kumi Mizuno!
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...The things I wish I could have kept...my Barbie doll---one of the first and in great dhape becuse I never played with it!...
My sister's Barbie doll, one of the originals, lost all her hair. She looked like Susan Powter.
(The doll, not my sister.)
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I prefer self-made men.
Hmm, I guess that would be me.
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BK - Friday is a possibility, but wouldn't you need to be at the Jerome Kern show at Town Hall that's a part of that whole special Town Hall weekend? Or are you not planning to go to that?
BTW, that Fedex envelope should arrive at your mail place tomorrow morning.
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Wanted to share a partial scan of a lovely photograph I received today, purchased for $10 on EBAY.
Mr Tyrone Power and Ms Frances Farmer in an embrace for a scene from the 20th Century-Fox 1942 release "Son of Fury." ;D
It is impossible for me to decide who is more beautiful, Ty or Fran. 8)
Ty.
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I have no plans to be at Town Hall on Friday - I'll be at a daytime rehearsal at Nola, then am available.
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Congrats DR George!
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Friday night sounds good. Skip's up for a little NYC HHW mini-dinner at our place. Any HHW-ers who want to come, just email me at my AOL address DYLAN43RD by Thursday morning so that we can plan foodstuffs accordingly. Also, let me know about any dietary restrictions.
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Friday night sounds good. Skip's up for a little NYC HHW mini-dinner at our place. Any HHW-ers who want to come, just email me at my AOL address DYLAN43RD by Thursday morning so that we can plan foodstuffs accordingly. Also, let me know about any dietary restrictions.
Oh, I am on that strict lobster diet, with melted butter, of course
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Strict lobster - what's that, the kind that grabs at you with its claws before you kill it?
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We did mobster names the other day, maybe we should all have lobster names too?
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And being a perfect little girl, you never lost your shake key!
It is difficult to loose a skate key when worn round your neck on a string. My mother did the same for the house keys when we were young.
One year for a combined birthday/Chanukah/Christmas gift my cousins gave me boot skates just like theirs. I loved them. Wisely they were extra large & took a couple of years to grow into
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George-Do you need a locksmith to make the key from the lock? If so I would call your realtor to hunt down that key.
Edisauris, I’m so sorry for the cat and like you even more than I do for being depressed.
FJL-I remember well the wonderful “light snack” you treated the walking tour to. Sure wish I could go for the min-dinner. As great as the food was the company was even more delightful.
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Friday night sounds good. Skip's up for a little NYC HHW mini-dinner at our place. Any HHW-ers who want to come, just email me at my AOL address DYLAN43RD by Thursday morning so that we can plan foodstuffs accordingly. Also, let me know about any dietary restrictions.
What time do you want me to show up?
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It depends on BK's schedule. BK - How's 7:00 on Friday?
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Congrats DR George!
Thanks!
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George-Do you need a locksmith to make the key from the lock? If so I would call your realtor to hunt down that key.
Donna from the Home Owner's Association called earlier today, saying that I would need to get a key from the post office because the previous rentors never turned it in and that it might cost me $15. Why should I have to pay?? Shouldn't the previous owners have to pay that?? So, that's what I asked my realtor. I'll see what she finds out.
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Or maybe I should just pay it and get it done. That certainly would be the easiest thing to do. ::)
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Now...off to dinner.
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I think Friday at seven should be fine. I'll check the rehearsal sched.
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Edisauris, I’m so sorry for the cat and like you even more than I do for being depressed.
The whole building was depressed! Well, the people in it, I mean. But as an animal lover, I'm sure you understand. (Hi, Sherlock!)
I was crying about this on the way home, even though I didn't get to know this cat. It just seemed so unfair. But my crappy day took a turn for the best, because just now, when I got home, there were two wonderful packages waiting for me!
The first was a new Raymond Scott compilation that an aquaintance has put together. I didn't even know he was working on this, but he produced the last two Scott albums, so it didn't surprise me. He is Raymond Scott's curator, and I LOVE Raymond Scott!
The second was beyond exciting! A big box o' books from Kritzerland, each one inscribed by our own BK and perfectly arranged in the order in which they are to be read. What a wonderful surprise to see that they had arrived here so quickly! (I think they were mailed on Saturday?) I didn't think I would have time to read much over the next week. I have to crank out this Mercer demo by tomorrow night in addition to my usual work on
The Closer, and Randy Newman will be in town this weekend, so there's a lot involved with that, but damn it, I WILL make time to start the first of the trilogy.
Bruce saves the day! (And the evening, too!) Yay!
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George-You could pay it but it might be a waste of money if the previous owners have a key.
'night
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Did you sing "Little Lamb" to the dear?
der Brucer
I sang "Little Lamb" to the lamb
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The Smothers Brothers were wonderful tonight. I haven't laughed that hard in a very long time. We were in the second row so we could see all their facial expressions. What a fun time
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DR George.....welcome home.
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DR Edisaurus, so sad about the kitty.
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Page 8 Yo-Yo man dance
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I am really logey this evening. Keep dozing off, only to be awakened by the telephonic device known as the telephone.
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Page 8 Yo-Yo man dance
He's not a dancer. Yo-Yo Ma plays the cello! ;D
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hi all. going back to my Netflix Bollywood movie now - SWADES.
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DR Edisaurus, so sad about the kitty.
Thanks, Cillaliz. Mine send their regards to yours!
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He's not a dancer. Yo-Yo Ma plays the cello! ;D
Ahh, but the Yo Yo man dances, indeed...it is a sight to behold...from his bio
On stage, the Yo-Yo Man begins his tricks with a trademark dance-like step that signals he’s in a “State of Yo” and ready to proceed. With each successive trick, the spirits rise until the crowd can no longer contain itself and contagiously fills the air with shouts of “Yo!”
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A busy night of TV for me. I intended to watch one GREY'S ANATOMY episode. I ended up watching three. Geez! They are just SO addictive.
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Which reminds me, I used to love my yo-yos. I was quite good and could do lots of tricks. I just may have to find myself a yo yo, indeed I may
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HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER had one of its most hilarious-ever episodes. One ploit revolved around Barney's heretofore unseen bachelor pad. Quite a layout and hysterically funny as he gave Lily a tour.
The other story involved two meterosexual men "dating" and possibly falling just a little bit for one another.
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If I ever meet the owner...they will rue the day.
And never see the dawn of another (we hope).
der Brucer
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I've liked a couple of the episodes of THE CLASS, but I didn't much more for the one tonight. We've got two married characters on the show cheating on their spouses along with on of the twins (the obnoxious one) trying to turn the Jason Ritter character into someone as unpleasant as she is, and he's doing it! The gay characters are lying for flimsy reasons, and the whole show is just a mess with these unappealing plotlines. A shame because many of these actors are very talented.
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HEROES had another appealing and involving episode as many of the characters go into darker places in their stories. This week's ending wasn't as jaw-dropping as in previous weeks, but it certainly was enigmatic enough to keep me tuning back in next week.
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And STUDIO 60 had a fast moving hour of wonderful dialog and guest star Sting singing "Fields of Barley" which was hauntingly beautiful. This was possibly the best episode of the show's season thus far.
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So, I didn't get to DEXTER today, but I will watch it tomorrow along with tonight's CSI: MIAMI and OLD CHRISTINE.
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And STUDIO 60 had a fast moving hour of wonderful dialog and guest star Sting singing "Fields of Barley" which was hauntingly beautiful. This was possibly the best episode of the show's season thus far.
The name is actually "Fields of Gold"
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The name is actually "Fields of Gold"
Thanks. I had never heard it before. It was lovely.
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The name is actually "Fields of Gold"
Eva Cassidy did a beautiful version of this. She left too soon.
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My eyes are very heavy this evening, so I'm taking them downstairs and putting them to bed.
GOod night!
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Must...remain...happy...
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I tried to change my avatar to "Happy Fingers" but it wouldn't take it. Wonder why...
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Eva Cassidy did a beautiful version of this. She left too soon.
I love(d) Eva Cassidy. You're right she did leave too soon
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Good evening to all of the dear, creative, amusing, and of course good-looking hainsies and kimlets. I shall shortly watch Studio 60, and then toddle off to the wonderful sleep-number bed (55). I hope everyone has a great evening and an equally wonderful day tomorrow.
I just noticed that DR Edi is a fellow Aquarian.... we are really creative, interesting, and sometimes quirky persons! And also noticed that DR Michael B. is a Sagittarian.....one of my favorite signs for good friends (or at least that has happened often in my life).
Will the last person to leave the Living Room please turn out the lights, and give dear Esteemed BK a nice rub or 2 on his feet.....he deserves it.
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I tried to change my avatar to "Happy Fingers" but it wouldn't take it. Wonder why...
IT WORKED FOR ME ;D
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I just may have to find myself a yo yo, indeed I may
Anything to keep the jurors' attention :)
der Brucer
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(http://www.smothersbrothers.com/images/smobccartoon.gif)
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(http://www.smothersbrothers.com/yoyo_jpgs/yo_yo_ana.gif)
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Every time I get comfy and restful, the phone rings. I NEVER get this many calls.
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(http://www.smothersbrothers.com/yoyo_jpgs/yo_yo_ana.gif)
I was going to post this, but it made me dizzy!
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I think I have a Raymond Scott CD, or two.
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Bumper sticker seen in Portland Oregon
(http://time.blogs.com/daily_dish/images/frodobushshare.jpg)
der Brucer
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That's what I'M Tolkien about
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Andrew Sullivan (http://time.blogs.com/daily_dish/2006/10/malkin_award_no_5.html) observes
"The old motto should still hold for religious righties: annoy the libertine media. Show the impact of "values voters" again on issues like abortion and "gay marriage," that their sexually omnivorous agenda is a political minus," - Tim Graham, NRO.
"Sexually omniverous"? Liberals want to screw celery? Or just, as Oscar Wilde had it, a very ripe cantaloupe?
der Brucer
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I hope Edi tells me when she wants her avatar back!
der Brucer
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Now give Edisaurus her avatar and let's all sing "The Dressing Song."
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IT WORKED FOR ME ;D
You stole my avatar!! Damn it man, that's going TOO FAR!
You will Rue (McLanahan) the day!
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I woke up this morning and decided today was going to be a good day no matter what happened and it was. So, I'm hoping the same for tomorrow and in the meantime will go to sleep and see what I can dream up.
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I hope Edi tells me when she wants her avatar back!
Thank you, Der B. You CAN play nice sometimes! (When we have a chaperone!) ;D
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Avatar transfer, avatar transfer!
I cannot focus. I watched a motion picture on DVD and am now trying to watch Monster On The Campus, but it is such a film frought with meaning and density that I struggle to understand what is going on - it's like Dostoyevsky only not.
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Ten little dancing fingers...
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Trading Avatars...now I'm really confused...night all
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Or is it happy fingers
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You stole my avatar!! Damn it man, that's going TOO FAR!
You will Rue (McLanahan) the day!
Why, Amy, whatever do you mean!
der Brucer - who shall not Rue (Morgue) the day!
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But will you Sara Rue?
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A late night observation:
At the current rate we will pass one quarter million posts before Christmas Kwansa Chanukah Winter Solstice The Holidays year's end.
der Brucer
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But will you Sara Rue?
No, No
(http://re3.mm-a2.yimg.com/image/471231342)
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Or is it happy fingers
I think it's "happy fingers" and "dancing maidens"
Anyway, whatever they are...they're MINE! ALL MINE!
(But you can dress me up in liverwurst and camembert cheese)
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I'm off to curl up with a good book! Goodnight all, see you anon!
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(But you can dress me up in liverwurst and camembert cheese)
That'll attract all the animals in the county!
der Brucer (and you are correct it is Happy Fingers)
(Imagine the McDonald's tie-in - Happy Fingers eating Happy Meals!
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250,000 posts by year's end? What a partay we shall have!
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I wonder
in whose bed George is sleeping where George is sleeping tonight.
der Brucer
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Perhaps he's avoiding you?
I have often wondered that ;-)
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Just received from a nice middle-aged Republican lady friend:der Brucer
HELLO SUNSHINE!!!
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I wonder in whose bed George is sleeping where George is sleeping tonight.
der Brucer
Wouldn't you like to know?? ;)
;D
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Interesting weekend on campus.... Mischief was afoot and the signs designating the buildings were all changed... The library suddenly became Ladd Hall!
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George-You could pay it but it might be a waste of money if the previous owners have a key.
'night
True, but the condo has been a rental for the owners and has been vacant since May. :-\
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DR George.....welcome home.
Thank, Cillaliz!
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OK...I wasn't going to mention this but I have been very depressed about it all day so I thought I'd depress everyone else here.
The little black cat cat whose owner abandoned it is no more...
If I ever meet the owner...they will rue the day.
Earlier today, I was going to post this:
My cat Ebonie somehow got out of the house this morning and I can't find her. :( My sister was here at the time and neither of us remember having the door open at all, other than for us to come in or out. I left for work, not knowing where Ebonie was and my sister left a little later, not having seen her anywhere. I came back here at about 1:15 to wait for the washer/dryer delivery guys (who didn't get here until 4:00 PM!) and went out every once in a while, calling for her, but she hasn't shown up. WHERE COULD SHE BE?? I only just moved in last night and this happens! :'(
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HOW COULD THIS HAPPEN espeically after der Brucer wrote this a couple of days ago :-[ :
Note to George, who posted last night:
The only thing I'm really worried about is my cat, Ebonie. She's not one to run away, she usually hides under my bed, but it's a pretty tramatic event to move.
I trust the dear has a collar and tag with your phone number. Cats are notorious territorial (unlike dogs who are family (pack) oriented). Cats who have never roamed before will often "disappear" when relocated.
der Brucer
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But then my sister called me around 7:30 PM (before I got home from work): EBONIE IS IN THE CONDO!! SHE NEVER LEFT!!! I am SOOOOOO relieved! It turns out that there is a very small hole in the trim under the cabinet right next to the dishwasher and Ebonie squeezed into that area. This morning, I'd actually gotten down on the ground and looked in there with a little flashlight and couldn't see anything...and I didn't hear anything, either. But when my sister came over in the afternoon (after I'd left to go back to work) she saw Ebonie at the bottom of the stairs heading into the kitchen, right for that hole but my sister was able to stop Ebonie from going in. She called me and told me. You can't imagine how happy and relieved I am. ;D
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HOW COULD THIS HAPPEN espeically after der Brucer wrote this a couple of days ago :-[ :I trust the dear has a collar and tag with your phone number. Cats are notorious territorial (unlike dogs who are family (pack) oriented). Cats who have never roamed before will often "disappear" when relocated.
der Brucer
God knows I don't want to say "I you so!" - having dire predictions come to pass is a curse!
How far is it from your new Condo to where you lived before?
Can you go back there and put out some food and water so If she shows, she'll linger?
der Brucer
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But then my sister called me around 7:30 PM (before I got home from work): EBONIE IS IN THE CONDO!! SHE NEVER LEFT!!! I am SOOOOOO relieved!
Great - now tomorrow go and buy a tag and collar!!!!!! Please!
der Brucer
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Great - now tomorrow go and buy a tag and collar!!!!!! Please!
der Brucer
YES!! I will...and get her check-up.
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Goodnight George, go hug the Kitty!
der Brucer
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The name is actually "Fields of Gold"
It is a beautiful song...
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I love(d) Eva Cassidy. You're right she did leave too soon
She died way too soon. She had a beautiful voice and I really liked her recordings.
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Goodnight George, go hug the Kitty!
der Brucer
One for you, too! ;D
Well, after all that excitement (and not the good kind), I'm pretty tired. Good night!
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250,000 posts by year's end? What a partay we shall have!
I think it is doable!
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I changed my avvie for the upcoming holiday!
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George, how are settling into the new condo?