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Title: ON THE TOWN
Post by: bk on October 19, 2006, 09:51:41 PM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes were noteworthy, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're currently on the town and painting the town red (with some yellow highlights).
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Post by: bk on October 19, 2006, 09:53:42 PM: And the word of the day is: KIBOSH!
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Post by: FJL on October 19, 2006, 09:58:30 PM: Oh boy, do i get the be the first post after BK? That's quite Kibosh, if you ask me.
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Post by: FJL on October 19, 2006, 10:01:38 PM: TOSY AND KIBOSH - that's a song from my upcoming musical ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN KISS MY A*S
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Post by: bk on October 19, 2006, 10:04:03 PM: How is Edisaurus doing on her book reading?
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Post by: bk on October 19, 2006, 10:04:45 PM: I forgot to mention that I paid a visit to the Virgin Megastore - my prediction? It will be going the way of Tower within six months.
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Post by: François de Paris on October 19, 2006, 10:07:09 PM: Yeah! I do believe it's Shelby Flint who sings the song!

Oh... sorry! Don't mind me; I'm just talking to myself, myself who just does not give a fig to what I say!
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Post by: FJL on October 19, 2006, 10:07:14 PM: A Google search defines kibosh as "a checking or restraining element." TCB may have a field day with that definition.
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 19, 2006, 10:08:06 PM: DVD: "A Touch of Greatness" Any teachers in this communtiy should see this. You can have a good sampling of it here:
http://www.firstrunfeatures.com
Go to "trailers" and it's toward the bottom of the page.
The beautiful B&W footage was shot by Robert Downey Sr. Absolutely inspiring.

CD: Dance mix of Guy Haines, Johnny Mercer and Randy Newman (I will be seeing him tomorrow night with members of his community!)

Bed: 2 cats, waiting patiently. Good night...see y'all on the morrow.
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Post by: bk on October 19, 2006, 10:09:39 PM: Just in case dear reader Francois didn't get my e-mail - I got a lovely gift from him which was very much appreciated.
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Post by: François de Paris on October 19, 2006, 10:15:32 PM: Quote from: bk on October 19, 2006, 10:09:39 PM
Just in case dear reader Francois didn't get my e-mail - I got a lovely gift from him which was very much appreciated.
Yep! I did get your email and I'm happy that I made you happy too, just like Nanette was, I've heard! :D
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 19, 2006, 10:17:12 PM: Quote from: bk on October 19, 2006, 10:04:03 PM
How is Edisaurus doing on her book reading?

As I mentioned, I won't have much reading time until after Randy Newman leaves! There are lots of people in town who demand entertaining. And I've been painting at the new house the entire day. I do get to read HHW tonight, though because I can flip to it while I am rendering effects. Thank goodness for multiprocessing!

Even just reading the first few chapters of BK---which as I type that brings me to realize what I'm sure everyone else already knows: that we know someone else with those same initials!

Now I know: Why "The Fly" is the perfect name for Pogue.
What means "What is it, fish?"
and other catch phrases echoed on this site. I am glad I came to the site first---there is so much more resonance to what I"m reading. Can't wait to have more time to devote to it!
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Post by: FJL on October 19, 2006, 10:18:24 PM: Very Youmanistic thought, Francois.
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Post by: FJL on October 19, 2006, 10:21:50 PM: Wasn't there once a parody called YES, YES, YVETTE?
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Post by: FJL on October 19, 2006, 10:23:04 PM: Spoo, I guess YES YES YVETTE was a sequel rather than a parody.
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Post by: td on October 19, 2006, 10:23:07 PM: What a pleasure to have finally met up with the esteemed BK, whose presence would lighten up the dimmest dining experience! As stated, it was a dishy, delicious evening at Joe Allen. . .sadly, some people left too soon, for as quickly as the raindrops fell and went away, who should come strolling down the block to join Georgia Engel at her table but Sutton Foster AND Liza Minnelli! Talk about seeing stars, and talk about needing hipboots ;-)
No other stars appeared, but the shining Jonathan, elmoore, EvilTwin and BK were stars enough!
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Post by: FJL on October 19, 2006, 10:25:27 PM: At Passover, we always leave the door open for Liza.
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Post by: FJL on October 19, 2006, 10:26:28 PM: And we drink our wine from a Kibosh cup.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on October 20, 2006, 02:49:59 AM: Hello fellow Dear Readers. I have just returned from a week-long visit with my sister on the east coast. I am bushed.

Wouldn't you know that the first time I check luggage in several years, it doesn't show up when I do?
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Post by: Danise on October 20, 2006, 04:23:19 AM: Good morning to all!

It's been a very long week. I haven't felt good and was so tired I was going to bed almost as soon as I got home.

I had to go have some bloodwork done yesterday. I must say that I am getting quite tired of being poked with a needle. :(
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Post by: Danise on October 20, 2006, 04:25:33 AM: I'm sorry about the luggage but am very glad that you had a nice trip, DearReaderLaura! I've never had my luggage not make it with me. It would scare the crap out of me if it didn't show up!
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Post by: Ben on October 20, 2006, 04:26:47 AM: Good needle vibes Danise, if you can have such a thing as good needle vibes
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Post by: Danise on October 20, 2006, 04:27:42 AM: I decided to not interview for that job afterall. It's hard to explain all of the reasons but mostly it's because I have a very understanding boss when it comes to what is going on with Mom and I would hate to take the chance on a new boss that would be ugly about the times I have to miss work.
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Post by: Danise on October 20, 2006, 04:28:59 AM: Jane, did you get my email? I answered yours but when I sent the send button it did something weird like a hicup. I checked my send file and it looks like it went but I'm not sure.
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Post by: Danise on October 20, 2006, 04:29:58 AM: Good morning Ben! No, I don't think there can be a such thing as good needle vibes.
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Post by: Danise on October 20, 2006, 04:31:13 AM: Hate to say it but I have to go.

Have a wonderful day all!
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Post by: Michael on October 20, 2006, 04:52:15 AM: Well another busy week with work has about come and gone. They definitely cannot due without me at this place. I get in early and leave late and I am soooo tired when I get home I eat and go to sleep right away. So after today I will claim my life back.

No special movies planned this weekend, but I think I will listen to, in honor of this weekend, the song stylings of Emily Skinner and Alice Ripley (Their duet albums and Skinner's solo album)

The rest of the weekend I pledge I will finish reading the rest of the short stories by BK.
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 20, 2006, 05:23:26 AM: DRDANISE that is a perfectly valid reason. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Here we are in NYC....no wait, I am not in NYC.... Sometimes when I read the notes and posts it's as if I am there....just like Walter Cronkite used to say YOU ARE THERE!!
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 20, 2006, 05:24:36 AM: I am here. And not feeling so well....but that's okay.

TOD:

VHS: The Leech Woman
DVD: Ballet Russes, Buffalo Bill Jr
CD: The "best" of Patty Duke
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 20, 2006, 05:24:56 AM: Now I am off the read the Pwoject Wunway link provided last night by DR ELMORE.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 20, 2006, 05:36:01 AM: Good morning, all! Dear Friend BK, you didn't mention your find at Virgin Megastore. You were so happy to have purchased it.

My day will be quiet, I hope: some time in Toyland and a trip to the NYPL Theatre Collection, then an afternoon doing some Brain surgery. DR FJL, we shall speak later this afternoon?

DR Laura, did your luggage ever arrive? Did you get to the show?
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 20, 2006, 05:36:58 AM: Pwoject Wunway Vincent IS crazy.
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 20, 2006, 05:37:23 AM: Liza Minelli and Georgia Engel!
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 20, 2006, 05:41:03 AM: Quote from: JRand56 on October 20, 2006, 05:36:58 AM
Pwoject Wunway Vincent IS crazy.

Totally insane! Did you read Tim Gunn's story about the cut footage of the reunion and the shirts? I love Tim Gunn. In every interview he comes off as such a total mensch.

I forgot the TOD!

Because of certain gigantic projects involving Dear Friends, the Netflix DVDs have to wait.
CD: Guy Haines, Susan Egan's Holiday album, Edvard Grieg "Norwegian Dances" & "Holberg Suite"
VCR: cheap, cheap, cheap
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Post by: TPunk on October 20, 2006, 05:50:49 AM: When and where is dinner tonight? I have to be in Jersey City by 9 but perhaps I can meet up with everyone beforehand...
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Post by: FJL on October 20, 2006, 06:28:00 AM: TPunk - We're going to 44 and X Restaurant, at 44th Street & 10th Avenue at 7:30 - you could probably join us for a good long while and still get to Jersey City in time. Please let me know as soon as you can so I can adjust the reservation.
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Post by: S. Woody White on October 20, 2006, 06:29:19 AM: Quote from: bk on October 19, 2006, 09:53:42 PM
And the word of the day is: KIBOSH!
Casey would waltz
With a strawberry blonde -
Even the band going home couldn't put the KIBOSH on their footwork.
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Post by: S. Woody White on October 20, 2006, 06:35:32 AM: Quote from: Ben on October 20, 2006, 04:26:47 AM
Good needle vibes Danise, if you can have such a thing as good needle vibes
That would require breaking out the ol' Victrola, methinks.

Skilled nurse vibes to Danise.
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Post by: S. Woody White on October 20, 2006, 06:40:54 AM: No changes on the media check front for me.

But der Brucer spotted my copy of The Omnivore's Dilemma on the coffee table, and picked it up so he could pick it apart. He was expecting some extremely leftist extremist rant, and instead found what he read interesting, informative, and not a rant in the least.
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 20, 2006, 06:43:40 AM: Quote from: Danise on October 20, 2006, 04:29:58 AM
I don't think there can be a such thing as good needle vibes.

Unless you're a heroin addict...
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Post by: Ginny on October 20, 2006, 07:04:16 AM: Friday morning greetings! Back to work today after my shortened day on Wednesday and my vacation day yesterday.
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Post by: MusicGuy on October 20, 2006, 07:15:31 AM: Good morning dear Esteemed and very cosmopolitan BK --

The evening sounded fun and yummy, and I'm glad it was a festive gathering. I was wondering.....by any chance, could your N.Y. assistant Jonathan have anything in common with the assistant in "Rewind?" Enquiring minds want to know. :)
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Post by: Matt H. on October 20, 2006, 07:17:30 AM: Good morning!

Looks like a beautiful day in the offing, perhaps a bit warmer than I would like (low 70s), but the rain came and went quickly last night which I appreciated. We had an entire day of rain earlier in the week, and the ground is soggy enough.
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Post by: MusicGuy on October 20, 2006, 07:19:26 AM: Welcome back to DR Laura.........I was beginning to wonder where you had gone?? Hopefully your luggage eventually arrived, and got delivered to your house.

Airlines -- Damn them....Damn them all to hell !

(to quote a sage and studly author)
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Post by: Matt H. on October 20, 2006, 07:20:57 AM: I awoke with a sore lower back, so I had to abandon my workout this morning. I didn't want to put a strain on parts of the anatomy that were already stiff. Instead, I got on my sofa which has heat and massage built in, and let it work on me for half an hour. Later this morning, a hot shower should also ease some of the soreness.

I don't know where the pain came from. I don't remember doing anything to put any undue stress on my back. I guess it's just the rigors of old age creeping up on me.
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Post by: MusicGuy on October 20, 2006, 07:23:04 AM: DR Edi --- Your question about "What is it, fish?" is very understandable. But it will become clear as you keep reading into the Benjamin books. You will meet Grandpa Gelfinbaum.......... oy !

Also, I find that "What is it, fish?" becomes a very zen-like way of dealing with unexpected bumps and surprises along the way.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 20, 2006, 07:23:06 AM: When I was getting massaged, I did watch a couple of things recorded last night. First up was SMALLVILLE which featured an exciting introduction to the world of the Green Arrow, and Clark's first proposal to start using his powers for something other than safeguarding his friends and family. I'm really enjoying Oliver Queen/Green Arrow on the show this season. And in HD, the show has an almost movie-like grandeur to it.
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Post by: bk on October 20, 2006, 07:24:21 AM: I don't think I put the assistant in the book - if you're speaking about the Brian character, it's modeled after someone else. Of course, the book is completely fiction, but we writers do like to use people we know as models.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 20, 2006, 07:24:36 AM: Next came MY NAME IS EARL with Earl getting two items crossed off his list, both of them interrelated and hilarious. Giovanni Ribisi guest starred to very funny effect.
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Post by: bk on October 20, 2006, 07:25:22 AM: I slept well, although I didn't really go to bed until about 1:45, but I slept till ten so I got my eight hours. I'm going to shave and shower now, then walk, then go directly to the rehearsal.
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Post by: bk on October 20, 2006, 07:26:20 AM: My Virgin purchase was an import CD of Dave Brubeck's Bossa Nova album, which I really like and which isn't available in the US, at least I don't think it is. It was the only bargain in the store.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 20, 2006, 07:26:21 AM: Friday Media Check:

CD - THE MOST HAPPY FELLA (OCR)

DVD - THE OFFICE, Season 2, disc 2
THE MALTESE FALCON

DVR - last night's THE OFFICE
last night's SUPERNATURAL
UNDERCURRENT
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Post by: Matt H. on October 20, 2006, 07:27:49 AM: If the Warners Motion Picture Masterpieces DVD set comes today (got the shipping notice on Tuesday), then add DAVID COPPERFIELD to the list of DVDs in the Friday Media Check.

That's the first one of those from the set I plan to watch. It's my favorite of the movies included.
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Post by: MusicGuy on October 20, 2006, 07:41:20 AM: Last night I let myself enjoy yet another of the short stories in "How to write a dirty book," and once again it was so much fun to be transported to the Hollywood Blvd. that I knew and walked on around 1959 to 1967.

With a short story collection, I almost never sit down and read everything through. I prefer to enjoy the stories as a treat in the evening, so I just read one at a time. Last night I went on a fun tour with "The Book Scout."

I have been surprised by the wide range of emotions and topics covered so far in the stories I have finished. I think I somehow got the impression that the whole tone of the book was going to be very light, but there have been a couple of shockers along the way.

I was genuinely upset and disturbed by the content of "Your Worst Nightmare," not because it wasn't well put together, but because it was too real. For anyone who has had to listen to the vile ugly rantings of people who are obsessed with either racial issues, anti-semitism, or homophobia, it can be understood as to why the old gentleman would choose the course of action that he did.

What made me feel so badly about myself, was that I wanted him to pull the trigger.

But I have also had the pleasure of reading the very unexpected twists and outcome of "How to write a dirty book," and I thoroughly enjoyed the story about "Maddie."

I also have a new favorite character name now -- Wardell Bisbayne !

Sorry for the long rant......... I just think that this short story collection is a wonderful little gem. Thank you BK.
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Post by: Rodzinski on October 20, 2006, 07:43:50 AM: Grandpa Gelfinbaum is a sculptor of sorts.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on October 20, 2006, 07:48:58 AM: Good morning, fellow Dear Readers.

Just before I left, our main desktop computer went to Silicon Heaven (a Red Dwarf reference) and I lost my email address book. I checked email while on my trip, but I didn't log onto our site, since I was a guest in someone's home and didn't feel comfortable spending the time catching up. Luckily I have my swell new tiny wireless laptop to use now.

Elmore, I did get to the show; thank you very much! I loved it.

Now I must catch up. The house is a wreck!
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 20, 2006, 07:50:24 AM: Quote from: bk on October 20, 2006, 07:26:20 AM
My Virgin purchase was an import CD of Dave Brubeck's Bossa Nova album

Dave! I have loved Dave since I was a wee tot!

When I was in college, we performed "The Gates of Justice" with a combined force of the Men's Glee Club, the Full Chorus, the Women's Chorus...about 400 voices, for public television. The piece required a small 16 voice chorale to sing certain sections. I somehow found the courage to audition for this (I wasn't a great singer but after all, it was DAVE!) and was chosen for the "small group". What a treat to sing this with Dave and his 3 sons. I met the whole family and ended up becoming friends with Darius, who came back to visit a few times.

Dave was one of the nicest people I've ever met---totally unpretentious and sweet. Really, the whole family was adorable.

(Bending over as if to pick something up...) "Oooh...did I just drop a name?" ;)

After we formed this small group, we realized that a group of that size was useful for touring so we went on many nice trips to ensemble festivals around the southeast. It was the only thing I missed when I ditched music school for film school.
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 20, 2006, 07:53:06 AM: Quote from: DearReaderLaura on October 20, 2006, 07:48:58 AM
The house is a wreck!

Welcome to my world! (Where is DR Matt when you need him?)
:)
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Post by: Matt H. on October 20, 2006, 07:56:56 AM: Quote from: Edisaurus on October 20, 2006, 07:53:06 AM
Welcome to my world! (Where is DR Matt when you need him?)
:)

LOL! Join the club! With my back feeling like it does, my kitchen floor (usually my Friday chore) probably won't get touched by a mop today.
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Post by: MBarnum on October 20, 2006, 07:57:24 AM: Tivo/VCR alert:

TCM is playing two Russ Meyer movies tonight...FASTER PUSSYCAT, KILL, KILL....and MUDHONEY....I have seen neither one, but am looking quite forward to the event!!
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Post by: Matt H. on October 20, 2006, 07:57:43 AM: And I think now is to time to head down and take that hot shower I was mentioning earlier. Then out to do my usual banking and grocery shopping on Friday.

WBBL.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 20, 2006, 08:00:06 AM: Page Three Baloo and Mowgli Dance!!!
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Post by: MBarnum on October 20, 2006, 08:06:02 AM: Media Check:

DVR:
ALMOST A GENTLEMAN (about a dog who is convicted of ....murder! starring Ace, the wonder dog)

DVD:
Episodes of the 1950s series 26 MEN.

CD:
A Bollywood soundtrack of some sort.
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Post by: Edisaurus on October 20, 2006, 08:13:50 AM: Quote from: Matt H. on October 20, 2006, 07:56:56 AM
With my back feeling like it does, my kitchen floor (usually my Friday chore) probably won't get touched by a mop today.

Where's the "Sorcerer's Apprentice" when you need him?
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Post by: bk on October 20, 2006, 08:14:48 AM: How lovely to read MusicGuy's thoughts! After he finishes, I do hope he'll write them (or just cut and paste what he wrote today) into an amazon review. The more the merrier.

I've showered and shall now get as much walking done as I can before attending the rehearsal. And I'm not sure I'll stay for all five hours, either, unless they want me to.
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Post by: bk on October 20, 2006, 08:15:12 AM: FJL, will Maureen Silliman be there this evening?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 20, 2006, 08:15:53 AM: Quote from: Matt H. on October 20, 2006, 07:56:56 AM
LOL! Join the club! With my back feeling like it does, my kitchen floor (usually my Friday chore) probably won't get touched by a mop today.

SOMEbody won't be getting much sleep tonight, then....

We ALL know how you fret over that kitchen floor!!!

;D
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Post by: Rodzinski on October 20, 2006, 08:22:16 AM: FJL-
TPunk doesn't have the internet at her job, but I let her know the dinner sked and she just let me know she thinks she'd be cutting it too close timewise, so do not change the reservation for her.
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Post by: FJL on October 20, 2006, 08:26:19 AM: Rodzinski - Thanks for the TPunk update.

Skip says he hopes to see you guys another time.

BK - I left a message for Maureen but she probably hans't picked it up yet.
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Post by: td on October 20, 2006, 08:33:47 AM: If anyone is interested, I'm thinking about The Dive Bar on Amsterdam for after the performance of BREL tonight. . .
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 20, 2006, 08:46:06 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on October 20, 2006, 05:41:03 AM
VCR: cheap, cheap, cheap

I hope that's a comment about the "content" rather than the physical tapes! :)

Thanks very much, Larry, for the link to the Project Runway interviews with the finalists and Tim Gunn. That anecdote about Vincent truly cements an impression I had that he's totally nuts.

I've long been wary of his glittering eyes and all-too-easy piano-key smile...and that facility for ignoring the pointed question and delivering an entree for garnering praise from self-delusional leading questions.

He would make an AWESOME subject for a book one day. One that will probably be filed under case studies of the criminally insane.

One thing about Laura's remark about Angela being complicated: I think she totally missed the mark on Angela. Angela isn't complicated. Angela is simplistic. Because of that, Angela complicates issues, but is rather transparent, IMO.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 20, 2006, 08:47:12 AM: Save the cheerleader...

...save the World!
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 20, 2006, 09:18:17 AM: Angela is not complicated, as DR RLP said. I think Laura was being nice. ANYONE who thinks her style and touches are rosettes on the ass belongs in community theatre costuming - and not even IN CHARGE there.
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Post by: Ginny on October 20, 2006, 09:36:17 AM: Well, what I thought was going to be a nice catch-up day at my desk has turned into an information-waitressing day, because we are very short-staffed. This place goes right down the tubes when both managers are away.
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 20, 2006, 10:09:56 AM: The inspiration no doubt for the story of The Randy Vicar and the Knickers. 8)

http://today.reuters.com/news/articlenews.aspx?type=oddlyEnoughNews&storyid=2006-10-20T130845Z_01_WEL271796_RTRUKOC_0_US-NEWZEALAND-KNICKERS.xml&src=rss (http://today.reuters.com/news/articlenews.aspx?type=oddlyEnoughNews&storyid=2006-10-20T130845Z_01_WEL271796_RTRUKOC_0_US-NEWZEALAND-KNICKERS.xml&src=rss)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on October 20, 2006, 10:21:16 AM: Good Afternoon!

Just checking in on my lunch break... Which is about to end... So...

Laters...
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 20, 2006, 10:22:42 AM: Good morning, good day.
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Post by: S. Woody White on October 20, 2006, 10:48:34 AM: Time to head to the store. A short, half-day today, to be followed by a new Doctor episode. (Der Brucer is now grudgingly admitting that he enjoys the show.)
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Post by: George on October 20, 2006, 11:00:35 AM: Quote from: S. Woody White on October 20, 2006, 06:35:32 AM
Skilled nurse vibes to Danise.

Exactly!

~~~Vibes for an exceedingly skilled nurse for Danise!!~~~
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 20, 2006, 11:28:37 AM: Quote from: JRand56 on October 20, 2006, 10:22:42 AM
Good morning, good day.

How are you this glorious day?

Have you seen a lovelier morning...ever?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 20, 2006, 11:29:48 AM: Quote from: George on October 20, 2006, 11:00:35 AM
Exactly!

~~~Vibes for an exceedingly skilled nurse for Danise!!~~~

I have images flashing through my head of that "student" nurse on "Will and Grace" who was going to draw blood at Karen's request.

Grace was going to be her first patient....and the needle was ENORMous.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 20, 2006, 11:32:42 AM: Quote from: Edisaurus on October 20, 2006, 07:53:06 AM
Welcome to my world! (Where is DR Matt when you need him?)
:)

He's off gadding about having lunch here, shopping for electronics there...and generally watching TV shows and DVD movies and laughing, laughing, laughing at life.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 20, 2006, 11:41:51 AM: Quote from: Edisaurus on October 20, 2006, 08:13:50 AM
Where's the "Sorcerer's Apprentice" when you need him?

Paul Dukas and Goethe are both decomposing.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 20, 2006, 11:46:03 AM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on October 20, 2006, 08:46:06 AM
I hope that's a comment about the "content" rather than the physical tapes! :)

Thanks very much, Larry, for the link to the Project Runway interviews with the finalists and Tim Gunn. That anecdote about Vincent truly cements an impression I had that he's totally nuts.

DR RonPulliam, it was all about content!

I also loved the footage of Vincent kissing ass to the French designer - I'm soooo couture conscious! oy - after gluing his gown together. I bet she was thinking all the time he was raving about how classy she was, "Clueless and classless," only in Francais!
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on October 20, 2006, 11:54:25 AM: No word on the luggage yet.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 20, 2006, 11:55:07 AM: I had a neat thing happen in the Theatre collection today. My librarian friend Bob made a reference to a library website for historic newspapers. I had no knowledge of this, but now I am in the know.

At any rate, an investigation of the Chicago Tribune today gave me the final ruling on the July 1903 plagiarism suit filed by Mrs Alice Riley of Evanston, IL against Fred Hamlin, producer, Julian Mitchell, director, Glen MacDonough, librettist, and Victor Herbert, composer,of BABES IN TOYLAND. I've had law clerks in Chicago looking for 4 years now on the verdict, and I found it at the library!
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Post by: Ginny on October 20, 2006, 12:00:23 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on October 20, 2006, 11:55:07 AM
...and I found it at the library!

That's the title of my next novel!
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 20, 2006, 12:34:33 PM: Congrats, DR ELMORE. I use Newspaperarchive.com and have a subscription until June 2007....it only cost $29.00 for some special last summer. Unfortunately not ALL newspapers or all dates are available so it's a bit hit and miss.
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 20, 2006, 12:35:06 PM: Quote from: Ginny on October 20, 2006, 12:00:23 PM
That's the title of my next novel!

Put a lady in a tight sweater on the cover and you're a bestseller fer shur. 8)
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 20, 2006, 12:35:21 PM: MR BK must be out looking for Miss Turnstiles.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on October 20, 2006, 12:39:04 PM: DR Laura, not good about the luggage, I hope it turns up soon...
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 20, 2006, 12:42:26 PM: (http://www.crimeculture.com/21stC/images/SP-SP.jpg)
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 20, 2006, 12:42:47 PM: Page Four Pulp Fiction Dance.
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Post by: George on October 20, 2006, 12:53:36 PM: Quote from: Ginny on October 20, 2006, 12:00:23 PM
That's the title of my next novel!

Not if I write the exposé article first! ;)
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Post by: Ginny on October 20, 2006, 12:54:19 PM: Quote from: George on October 20, 2006, 12:53:36 PM
Not if I write the exposé article first! ;)

LOL ;D
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Post by: Rodzinski on October 20, 2006, 12:55:41 PM: The sun suddenly came out after a gloomy day so far.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 20, 2006, 01:15:18 PM: My back has felt better as they day has gone by. Sparing it the strain of my morning workout was a wise decision.

But the kitchen floor is yet to come!
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Post by: Matt H. on October 20, 2006, 01:16:39 PM: It's really very pleasant out here. It was a little warm actually as I was running my errands, but now, I can feel the cold front moving into the area. The air is getting crisper, and I'm already anticipating it for tomorrow.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 20, 2006, 01:18:59 PM: I watched three OFFICE episodes from the DVD set to finish off the second disc in the set. The episodes were among the best of last season: the Christmas episode (in which Secret Santa evolved into a Chinese Swap party because Michael got stuck with a pot holder), the "Booze Cruise" where Pam and Roy finally announced their wedding date, and "The Injury" where Michael burned his foot on a George Foreman grill and spent the day as an whining invalid.

All hysterical.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 20, 2006, 01:20:20 PM: Then I watched last night's episode of THE OFFICE where Dwight took Ryan on his first sales venture. Except it was more like a fraternity initiation that Ryan quickly soured on. Also, Jim and Pam talked for the first time this season, and it was so sweet and wonderful, and over much too quickly.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 20, 2006, 01:21:17 PM: SUPERNATURAL had a somewhat scary episode involving a zombie out for revenge. Effective but not the scariest one they've ever done.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 20, 2006, 01:22:49 PM: My Warners boxed set of Movie Masterpieces didn't come today, so I have THE MALTESE FALCON cued up in the player for viewing when I go back down.

All the reviews I've read have raved about how much better this transfer is from the original DVD release, but though I haven't watched that one in a long time, I was very favorably impressed with it. I will have to do some comparisons after I watch the movie tonight.
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Post by: Rodzinski on October 20, 2006, 01:23:51 PM: Great link about Project Runway, Elmore. Candid stuff. Early on in the show, I liked Vincent. He seemed like a nut, but I thought he was a character. But it became clear that first, he had no talent to back up his ideas, and second, he was out of his mind in an ugly way.

Keith also seems out of touch with reality, in addition to being a cheater.

The EW write-up sums up the finale perfectly. Though it may be a flaw in the show to say that though I thought in the last two seasons Chloe and Jeffrey were the best choices at the end, the ultimate feeling is quite anti-climactic.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 20, 2006, 01:33:04 PM: Ratings news:

PROJECT RUNWAY finale scored the biggest ratings in its history and in the history of Bravo on WEdnesday night. 5.4 million viewers tuned in far outranking any other cable channel in that hour of prime time.

Last night, UGLY BETTY held its ratings up to its seasonal levels, and GREY'S ANATOMY once again finished ahead of CSI in total viewers and in the age 18-49 category (by a much wider margin than the last few weeks).
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Post by: Ginny on October 20, 2006, 02:12:10 PM: While looking for a work-related (honest!) article in last weekend's Wall Street Journal, I came across

Broadway's Reality Check (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB116076754997592168.html?mod=todays_us_pursuits)

about NBC's upcoming reality show whose viewers will cast the leads in the revival of Grease.
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Post by: Ginny on October 20, 2006, 02:13:17 PM: Hi, Danise - want some company on the bus?
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Post by: Danise on October 20, 2006, 02:13:50 PM: Thank you everyone for the good wishes. I guess I need Nurse Jane! :)

We are stuck in traffic right now. We hear there is a wreak somewhere up the line. Poor people whoever they are.
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Post by: Danise on October 20, 2006, 02:14:51 PM: I guess I am finely starting to wake up because I just realized that BK has written another book! I shall have to order it.
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Post by: Danise on October 20, 2006, 02:16:18 PM: I Tivoed Project Runway. I don't agree with the ending at all.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 20, 2006, 02:16:53 PM: I see that A SUMMER PLACE and MIRACLE IN THE RAIN are being released by Warners in February 2007. I'm sure that will make fans of those films very happy.
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Post by: Matt H. on October 20, 2006, 02:17:21 PM: Off to see about mopping the kitchen now.

WBBL.
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Post by: Danise on October 20, 2006, 02:17:22 PM: Has anyone who has Tivo noticed that it almost isn't worth watching "live" tv any more? I find it much easier to Tivo what I want to see and fast forward through the commercials. It sure saves some time!
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Post by: Danise on October 20, 2006, 02:19:19 PM: Of course, I have tons of things recorded that I haven't gotten around to yet. I'm afraid that I'm going to lose them if I don't get cracking. :)
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Post by: Danise on October 20, 2006, 02:20:37 PM: Hi DR Ginny, I would love some company--I'll scoot over on the seat!
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Post by: Danise on October 20, 2006, 02:24:07 PM: On Bosses day they passed a card around that told the section manager we liked him so much that we would work nights and weekends for him. I wrote on the card that when I get up--it's dark so there is my night and if I work one minute past my quiting time on Friday that's part of my weekend and I'm not going to give up any more time. :)
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Post by: Ginny on October 20, 2006, 02:27:23 PM: Gotta go - it's almost closing time! Bye, Danise!
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Post by: Danise on October 20, 2006, 02:27:40 PM: One thing I have to say about that job--It sure burned that ladys cookies that I got offered an interview and she didn't. Hee Hee.
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Post by: td on October 20, 2006, 02:28:05 PM: exceedingly strange inclement weather hit the big apple today during my stroll to the Metropolitan Museum. I'm glad that I had a heavier coat than I normally would have had, for it kept me from getting chilled to the bone. . .
There is a sublime exhibit going on at the Met right now, which I simply had to see: a collection containing works by Renoir, Cezanne, Gaugin and van Gogh to name but a few. I was also quite taken with the medieval armor & artifacts as well as a few pieces of "modern art." I have a chair at home exactly like one on exhibit, so, I guess I am now officially a collector. :-\
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Post by: Danise on October 20, 2006, 02:28:14 PM: Bye Ginny!
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Post by: FJL on October 20, 2006, 02:30:02 PM: Danise, this may sound clueless on my part, but was that card to the boss meant to be a joke to begin with?
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Post by: Danise on October 20, 2006, 02:32:40 PM: We had a vist from friend possum last night. Or friend O possum. They are so cute. I petted his rat tail and he curled it around my finger.
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Post by: Danise on October 20, 2006, 02:33:23 PM: Sigh. I have to go. We're almost home. Have a good evening everyone!
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Post by: bk on October 20, 2006, 03:10:47 PM: Danise: www.howtowriteadirtybook.com

Back from the rehearsal. The girls are in glorious voice and the program is very interesting and a lot of fun. The band sounds great, too. Alice's husband Shannon is on drums, and, since they live in LA, I hired him to play The Brain. I had several opinions on matters musical which I voiced and which were received and taken in the positive spirit they were meant, and some adjustments were made. I think it's going to be a fun show and I think with some sporadic editing of patter we might be able to fit everything on one CD.
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Post by: FJL on October 20, 2006, 03:33:59 PM: Sounds like it's going to be a great show and a great CD.

BK - see you in about an hour.
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Post by: MBarnum on October 20, 2006, 03:44:12 PM: Quote from: Danise on October 20, 2006, 02:17:22 PM
Has anyone who has Tivo noticed that it almost isn't worth watching "live" tv any more? I find it much easier to Tivo what I want to see and fast forward through the commercials. It sure saves some time!

Yes!
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Post by: bk on October 20, 2006, 03:48:18 PM: I'm starving. Who all is coming to dinner?
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Post by: FJL on October 20, 2006, 03:53:27 PM: Maureen S. is on Long Island visiting family so won't be able to be at dinner.
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Post by: George on October 20, 2006, 03:53:40 PM: Quote from: bk on October 20, 2006, 03:48:18 PM
I'm starving. Who all is coming to dinner?

Not me. I have to work concessions tonight for a jazz concert...here in Olympia.

;)

Enjoy!!
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Post by: FJL on October 20, 2006, 03:54:55 PM: Elmore will meet our little group at the restaurant.
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Post by: FJL on October 20, 2006, 03:59:33 PM: Looks like BD Wong's TV shooting schedule is moving that workshop of Skip's show HERRINGBONE into January or thereabouts.
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Post by: FJL on October 20, 2006, 04:03:32 PM: The plus side of the HERRINGBONE time shift is I can take my L.A. trip to see BRAIN in December with no guilt that I'm abandoning Skip at a rough time.
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Post by: TCB on October 20, 2006, 04:08:41 PM: Quote from: JRand56 on October 20, 2006, 05:37:23 AM
Liza Minelli and Georgia Engel!

.....And Sutton Foster.
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Post by: FJL on October 20, 2006, 04:18:21 PM: BK and Elmore - Just called the restaurant, let's get there more like 7:40 to let the pre-theater crowd thin out, if that's OK.
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Post by: Ginny on October 20, 2006, 04:18:24 PM: Quote from: bk on October 20, 2006, 03:48:18 PM
I'm starving. Who all is coming to dinner?

Oh, sorry, I just ate! Met DH Richard at the American Legion fish fry, where he is still on duty emptying trash cans. He says it keeps him humble.
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Post by: S. Woody White on October 20, 2006, 04:53:52 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on October 20, 2006, 11:55:07 AM
I had a neat thing happen in the Theatre collection today. My librarian friend Bob made a reference to a library website for historic newspapers. I had no knowledge of this, but now I am in the know.

At any rate, an investigation of the Chicago Tribune today gave me the final ruling on the July 1903 plagiarism suit filed by Mrs Alice Riley of Evanston, IL against Fred Hamlin, producer, Julian Mitchell, director, Glen MacDonough, librettist, and Victor Herbert, composer,of BABES IN TOYLAND. I've had law clerks in Chicago looking for 4 years now on the verdict, and I found it at the library!
Not all clerks are created equal. :-\
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Post by: S. Woody White on October 20, 2006, 04:55:24 PM: Quote from: bk on October 20, 2006, 03:48:18 PM
I'm starving. Who all is coming to dinner?
Sorry, I've already got pork and saurkraut in the oven, and I'll be pan-roasting taters to go with them. Otherwise...

;D
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Post by: S. Woody White on October 20, 2006, 05:00:12 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on October 20, 2006, 02:17:21 PM
Off to see about mopping the kitchen now.

WBBL.
...missed a spot...

:o

;D
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on October 20, 2006, 05:05:03 PM: Still no luggage.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on October 20, 2006, 05:05:21 PM: I am making spaghetti sauce.
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Post by: S. Woody White on October 20, 2006, 05:12:52 PM: Quote from: bk on October 20, 2006, 03:10:47 PM
... Alice's husband Shannon is on drums, and, since they live in LA, I hired him to play The Brain. ...
Playing the character of the Brain, or playing drums for The Brain? There is a difference.
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 20, 2006, 05:27:25 PM: DR RODZINSKI has been around these parts today!
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 20, 2006, 05:27:44 PM: DRLAURA if your luggage shows up here in Indiana, I will let you know.
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 20, 2006, 05:28:20 PM: Hopefully someone will have a camera at tonight's HHW event....and there will be a camera at the SIDE SHOW.
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Post by: S. Woody White on October 20, 2006, 05:32:07 PM: Quote from: Ginny on October 20, 2006, 04:18:24 PM
Oh, sorry, I just ate! Met DH Richard at the American Legion fish fry, where he is still on duty emptying trash cans. He says it keeps him humble.
That's not where they got the fish, I hope!!!!!

;D
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on October 20, 2006, 05:33:06 PM: My luggage just arrived. Now I have laundry to do.
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Post by: vixmom on October 20, 2006, 05:33:58 PM: Iwish I was able to join the HHW crowd in NYC and I wish I had had an oportunity to meet DR td!

Tonight is Girl Scout Halloween party night however and I promised the Vixter thatO would be home to help her get ready(I was, she went as Monaing Myrtle from the Harry Potter series) and to pick her up after the party (in about 20 minutes ) and that I would tape Dr Who (even as I type) for her so we could watch it together after the party.
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Post by: S. Woody White on October 20, 2006, 05:34:25 PM: Having a half-day at work was strange, but interesting.

We're watching the Doctor right now.

Dinner later.
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Post by: vixmom on October 20, 2006, 05:36:08 PM: Quote from: DearReaderLaura on October 20, 2006, 05:33:06 PM
My luggage just arrived.

[size=8]HOO and RAY!!!!!!![/size]

Quote
Now I have laundry to do.

they had it all that time and they couldn't even wash it for you!? :)
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Post by: vixmom on October 20, 2006, 05:38:31 PM: Quote from: S. Woody White on October 20, 2006, 05:34:25 PM
We're watching the Doctor right now.

I missed the teaser.... I turnmed on when they flashed 3000 years later...... what disd I miss?
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 20, 2006, 05:59:02 PM: Hurray for DR LAURA'S luggage. I will stop looking for it.
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Post by: François de Paris on October 20, 2006, 06:03:24 PM: For fans of one of the greatest singers in ze world... who can travel to Oz... singers AND fans!;-)

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,20612673-2902,00.html

Warlow, hauntingly ours again

Alison Barclay, arts editor

October 20, 2006 12:00am
Article from: Herald-Sun

ANTHONY Warlow will return as the lead in Phantom of the Opera, 15 years after his unexpectedly early exit from the role that made him famous.
The Phantom of the Opera -- now the best-selling musical in history -- will open at the Princess Theatre on July 28 next year.

It is the third time round in Melbourne for the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, which played to more than 1.5 million people during its premiere season in 1990-91, and 300,000 in 1997-78.

"When we decided to do Phantom again in Australia we wanted to try to recreate the magic of that first season," co-producer Tim McFarlane said yesterday.

"That meant the Princess Theatre and Anthony. Anthony has been away from a big show for a while now; we weren't having to persuade him too much.

"He is delighted to be coming back and reclaiming the role. For many people, he is the person they associate with Phantom, even though he was in the role for only a year.

"Internationally he was regarded as one of the greatest Phantoms. He is a terrific actor with a sublime voice."

Warlow, now performing with Opera Australia in Sydney in The Pirates of Penzance, would not comment. However, Mr McFarlane confirmed he and co-producer John Frost had signed the singer for a "limited" Melbourne season with the option of a national tour.

Just 29 when he first played the Phantom, Warlow, 45, has earned acclaim in music theatre and operettas such as The Man of La Mancha and, last year in Melbourne, HMS Pinafore.

The Phantom -- a tale of unrequited love played out backstage at the Paris Opera -- had its world premiere in London in 1986. It has played to 80 million people, grossed $4.2 billion and won more than 50 major awards.

Seven productions are playing worldwide; the one now in Singapore will transfer to Melbourne next year in 23 shipping containers and acquire an Australian cast. Auditions will be held in Melbourne and Sydney in December.

"The Phantom is the biggest box office grossing entertainment ever -- bigger than any film, any other show. Nothing remotely comes close to it," Mr McFarlane said.

"The numbers are interesting but really what they say is that this show has enduring appeal to lovers of music theatre."

In 1991 Phantom brought an estimated $200 million to Melbourne in the depths of a recession.
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Post by: François de Paris on October 20, 2006, 06:04:09 PM: And one for Anthony!
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Post by: S. Woody White on October 20, 2006, 06:04:58 PM: Quote from: vixmom on October 20, 2006, 05:33:58 PM
...and that I would tape Dr Who (even as I type) for her so we could watch it together after the party.
Oh, you will enjoy this one. Very romantic, and very sad.

You may have to explain what a "mistress" is, however.

:o
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 20, 2006, 06:05:24 PM: Short clip for the enjoyment of some of us. ;D

http://youtube.com/watch?v=yyNNwgVUhTw&mode=related&search= (http://youtube.com/watch?v=yyNNwgVUhTw&mode=related&search=)
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Post by: S. Woody White on October 20, 2006, 06:07:03 PM: Quote from: vixmom on October 20, 2006, 05:38:31 PM
I missed the teaser.... I turnmed on when they flashed 3000 years later...... what disd I miss?
The teaser showed Renette in front of the fireplace, with Versailles in a panic, screams in the background. She tells her lover that he should be with the queen, then stoops in front of the fireplace and calls for the Doctor.
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Post by: S. Woody White on October 20, 2006, 06:08:29 PM: Now, I must finish dinner preparations.
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 20, 2006, 06:08:56 PM: New documentary on Jim Jones and the Peoples' Temple coming out this month. Oh my.
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 20, 2006, 06:09:14 PM: Quote from: S. Woody White on October 20, 2006, 06:08:29 PM
Now, I must finish dinner preparations.

Now I'm hungry. :P
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Post by: François de Paris on October 20, 2006, 06:13:32 PM: Quote from: JRand56 on October 20, 2006, 06:05:24 PM
Short clip for the enjoyment of some of us. ;D

http://youtube.com/watch?v=yyNNwgVUhTw&mode=related&search= (http://youtube.com/watch?v=yyNNwgVUhTw&mode=related&search=)

Hey, but that's Dick York on the clip too, right? :D
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Post by: François de Paris on October 20, 2006, 06:14:40 PM: Quote from: DearReaderLaura on October 20, 2006, 05:05:21 PM
I am making spaghetti sauce.

I know! It's all over the place! ;D
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Post by: François de Paris on October 20, 2006, 06:15:40 PM: Quote from: DearReaderLaura on October 20, 2006, 05:33:06 PM
My luggage just arrived. Now I have laundry to do.

Must be all the spaghetti sauce.... never mind! ;)
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Post by: François de Paris on October 20, 2006, 06:17:23 PM: But I still think it's Shelby Flint I hear on the recording of that song!
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 20, 2006, 07:06:10 PM: Quote from: François on October 20, 2006, 06:13:32 PM
Hey, but that's Dick York on the clip too, right? :D

No, but close - it is the second Darrin Stephens, Mr Dick Sargent. He was really the STAR of the movie although Pat Boone sings the title song and does some really funny bits in the show.

Not on video, but I am hoping sooner or later it shows. Of course WB gives us A SUMMER PLACE now that Sandy and Troy can't do a commentary. :P
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Post by: bk on October 20, 2006, 07:26:04 PM: Back from a lovelier than lovely repast which, I suppose, is better than a represent or refuture. The food was spectacular - I had a caesar salad, fried chicken (ab fab), and we ordered mac and cheese for the table, and that, too, entered the pantheon of great mac and cheese. I ate way too much food, but it WAS my only meal o' the day, so I guess I'm okay. For dessert I had a peanut butter tart, which was also spectacular, to put it in the vernacular. The restaurant was lovely, but the clientele young and heinously loud. But, the evening was wonderful and it was grandly grand to see Ye Olde FJL and Skip again, and elmore, too. We dished the dirt plenty, that much I'll tell you.
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Post by: FJL on October 20, 2006, 07:34:13 PM: Skip's turning on the new dishwasher to wash away all the dish that was dished during dinner; I suspect an extra cycle may be needed to wash away such quantities of dish.

Actually, it was a truly delicious dinner, with lovely conversation, at one of my favorite neighborhood restaurants, but I'll agree that the noise tonight was heinous - and someone at the next table had a particulalry heinous (or is it hyena-ous) laugh.
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Post by: FJL on October 20, 2006, 07:35:34 PM: Isn't the word "heinous" loads of fun?
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Post by: TCB on October 20, 2006, 07:48:00 PM: Quote from: JRand56 on October 20, 2006, 06:05:24 PM
Short clip for the enjoyment of some of us. ;D

http://youtube.com/watch?v=yyNNwgVUhTw&mode=related&search= (http://youtube.com/watch?v=yyNNwgVUhTw&mode=related&search=)

Or if have the patience to let it download, the very very very funny ............... My Big Deck.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=eQd2Ztoq_Gw
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Post by: TCB on October 20, 2006, 07:50:48 PM: Quote from: bk on October 20, 2006, 07:26:04 PM
Back from a lovelier than lovely repast which, I suppose, is better than a represent or refuture. The food was spectacular - I had a caesar salad, fried chicken (ab fab), and we ordered mac and cheese for the table, and that, too, entered the pantheon of great mac and cheese. I ate way too much food, but it WAS my only meal o' the day, so I guess I'm okay. For dessert I had a peanut butter tart, which was also spectacular, to put it in the vernacular. The restaurant was lovely, but the clientele young and heinously loud. But, the evening was wonderful and it was grandly grand to see Ye Olde FJL and Skip again, and elmore, too. We dished the dirt plenty, that much I'll tell you.

A peanut butter tart??? What was her name?
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Post by: FJL on October 20, 2006, 07:56:32 PM: To go along with the peanut butter tart, the menu also featured a fallen chocolate souffle.
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Post by: François de Paris on October 20, 2006, 08:09:32 PM: Quote from: JRand56 on October 20, 2006, 07:06:10 PM
No, but close - it is the second Darrin Stephens, Mr Dick Sargent. He was really the STAR of the movie although Pat Boone sings the title song and does some really funny bits in the show.

Not on video, but I am hoping sooner or later it shows. Of course WB gives us A SUMMER PLACE now that Sandy and Troy can't do a commentary. :P

Sorry! Always get my Dicks confused!
(I hope TCB's not reading this!! :D)
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Post by: François de Paris on October 20, 2006, 08:15:21 PM: Quote from: TCB on October 20, 2006, 07:48:00 PM
Or if have the patience to let it download, the very very very funny ............... My Big Deck.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=eQd2Ztoq_Gw

BUT I NEVER get my DECKS confused! Ah!
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Post by: Matt H. on October 20, 2006, 08:17:14 PM: Spent the first part of my evening watching the new transfer of THE MALTESE FALCON. COuldn't be more silky clean and sharp. The movie still plays like gangbusters and represents career high spots for a good many people.

I'm wondering when Oscar voters marked their ballots for Mary Astor in THE GREAT LIE as Best Supporting Actress (and she is wonderful in that film), didn't also have her work in THE MALTESE FALCON on their minds. What a year 1941 was for her!
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Post by: François de Paris on October 20, 2006, 08:19:15 PM: Quote from: FJL on October 20, 2006, 07:56:32 PM
To go along with the peanut butter tart, the menu also featured a fallen chocolate souffle.

Fallen from grace?!

Ah, Grace WAS her name! ;)
Title: Re:ON THE TOWN
Post by: Matt H. on October 20, 2006, 08:20:13 PM: I put in the old transfer of THE MALTESE FALCON to compare it with the new transfer. Oh, my what a difference! The old is sharp enough but has lots of specks and flecks in the image. The new one is pristine, as good a job as CASABLANCA in terms of getting rid of all the debris and making it look silky smooth.
Title: Re:ON THE TOWN
Post by: François de Paris on October 20, 2006, 08:21:44 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on October 20, 2006, 08:17:14 PM
Spent the first part of my evening watching the new transfer of THE MALTESE FALCON. COuldn't be more silky clean and sharp. The movie still plays like gangbusters and represents career high spots for a good many people.

A SILKY CLEAN TRANSFER is the title of my next book of human psychology! Yep!
Title: Re:ON THE TOWN
Post by: Matt H. on October 20, 2006, 08:21:47 PM: Next, I put on BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Having watched THE LITTLE MERMAID earlier in the week, I was anxious to revisit this one again after many years. Didn't quite get to the end of it (only got through "Human Again"), but I'll finish it tomorrow. Certainly did enjoy it again after such a long time away.
Title: Re:ON THE TOWN
Post by: Michael on October 20, 2006, 08:22:45 PM: I don't usually say things like this but...

I think Michael Barnum's avitar is real sexy.
Title: Re:ON THE TOWN
Post by: Matt H. on October 20, 2006, 08:23:27 PM: Next, I watched the second episode of the new game show 1 Vs. 100. Lots of fun seeing the questions and putting myself to the test. There was only one question tonight I would have missed.
Title: Re:ON THE TOWN
Post by: Matt H. on October 20, 2006, 08:24:55 PM: LAW & ORDER based the case tonight on one of NBC's own ploys for programming: the DATELINE traps to catch sexual predators. Interesting case since it ended up being the producer of the show who was put on trial for murder.
Title: Re:ON THE TOWN
Post by: Michael on October 20, 2006, 08:28:52 PM: Regarding Project Runaway I looked at my posting from last week and I was correct.

One of two scenarios stated that he would be allowed to participate but the shorts were out.

I did not mention the wigs because I didn't want to give too much away.

I am really glad that Jeffrey won and Laura ate his dust.

But it really is the way the show was edited that really showed here in such a awful light. Her own fault I guess. Didn't any one tell what she was doing?

Also everyone called her a b*tch but I really saw her more as an ugly name for a part of a woman's anatomy. Sorry to all the other women out there.

I would really love to see all the unaired footage.
Title: Re:ON THE TOWN
Post by: MBarnum on October 20, 2006, 08:36:05 PM: Michael S. you make me blush.

Maybe I could blow up my avatar and paste it to myself...perhaps I get more dates! ;D
Title: Re:ON THE TOWN
Post by: MBarnum on October 20, 2006, 08:38:42 PM: Does anyone else here watch JERICHO? I am really enjoying it...even though the lead actor is a bit annoying to me...and the "shaky" camera work on this weeks episode made me want to simply stop watching...it just seemed a bit too "now" and "hip" and was no necessary for the plot.

However it is nice to see a show with plenty of older actors/actresses in major roles and the whole idea of the program is pretty darn interesting...I think.
Title: Re:ON THE TOWN
Post by: MBarnum on October 20, 2006, 08:40:36 PM: And now to my Bollywood movie of the weekend...dog Bosco and Freddy the cat are both waiting with baited breath for the movie to begin...MERE HUMSAFAR (1970) starring Jeetendra and Sharmila Tagore...Sharmila is one of my favorite Bollywood actresses!

(http://bollylp.users.btopenworld.com/galleryhumsafar.jpg)
Title: Re:ON THE TOWN
Post by: Matt H. on October 20, 2006, 08:54:45 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on October 20, 2006, 08:38:42 PM
Does anyone else here watch JERICHO? I am really enjoying it...even though the lead actor is a bit annoying to me...and the "shaky" camera work on this weeks episode made me want to simply stop watching...it just seemed a bit too "now" and "hip" and was no necessary for the plot.

However it is nice to see a show with plenty of older actors/actresses in major roles and the whole idea of the program is pretty darn interesting...I think.

No, I don't. I will watch BONES in that timeslot when it returns from the baseball hiatus. And this was my last week to give 30 ROCK and TWENTY GOOD YEARS tryouts. They're not for me.

But I do think DR Ron Pulliam watches it, or at least watched the pilot. I remember reading his comments about it.
Title: Re:ON THE TOWN
Post by: Matt H. on October 20, 2006, 08:55:09 PM: And now, I'm heading for bed.

Good night!
Title: Re:ON THE TOWN
Post by: elmore3003 on October 20, 2006, 08:57:16 PM: Quote from: TCB on October 20, 2006, 07:50:48 PM
A peanut butter tart??? What was her name?

Tom Birkeland is the only tart I know.

I had a lovely lemon sole with fresh lima beans and - I think - gnocchi, also a lobster taco (yum yum!) and apple crisp with mapel ice cream.

I had a wonderful time with three excellent friends. Or maybe an excellent time with three wonderful friends.
Title: Re:ON THE TOWN
Post by: Michael on October 20, 2006, 09:07:04 PM: DR Francois ask yesterday who sang Cheer Up Charlie in Willy Wonka and the chocolate factory.

It was Diana Sowle
Title: Re:ON THE TOWN
Post by: Michael on October 20, 2006, 09:09:03 PM: A week of postings caught up.

BK's Jewish guilt done me in.
Title: Re:ON THE TOWN
Post by: Michael on October 20, 2006, 09:09:50 PM: Sebastian LaCause was mentioned.
I saw him in Take Me Out at the Caldwell Theater. And I do mean saw him all.
Title: Re:ON THE TOWN
Post by: Adriana Patti on October 20, 2006, 09:15:02 PM: Hello!

I saw To Catch A Fire at the Egyptian and I highly reccomend it. It was nothing like the action flick they make it look like in the preview, it was thought provoking and interesting.

Brain rehursals start in two days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!YAY!

In my VCR is Hocus Pocus, my cd player is happily holding Hairspray, and my I found Basic Instinct still in my DVD player!

Happy Halloween!
Title: Re:ON THE TOWN
Post by: td on October 20, 2006, 09:20:40 PM: Quote from: JRand56 on October 20, 2006, 05:28:20 PM
Hopefully someone will have a camera at tonight's HHW event....and there will be a camera at the SIDE SHOW.

I have some lovely photos from last night's Joe Allen gathering . . .they shall be posted upon my return to Pgh.
BK - I COULD drop off the hard copies of those photos to your hotel, if you like. . .
Title: Re:ON THE TOWN
Post by: bk on October 20, 2006, 09:22:10 PM: Sure, drop them by, or bring 'em to Town Hall.
Title: Re:ON THE TOWN
Post by: bk on October 20, 2006, 09:22:26 PM: I'm about to change the topic.
Title: Re:ON THE TOWN
Post by: MusicGuy on October 20, 2006, 09:23:07 PM: Good evening Drs and H/Ks.......

I just thought I'd pop in for a minute and wish everyone a pleasant night and wonderful dreams. It's the end of a long day, and Sugar wants the bed turned down NOW ! She can get very pushy at times. But she just puts on an even cuter expression, and she knows it will melt us.

DR Laura.......good news about your luggage!!
Title: Re:ON THE TOWN
Post by: bk on October 20, 2006, 09:24:44 PM: But not before I speak of the only frustration I have at this hotel - the Internet connection, which is tenuous at best and non-existent at worst. It will be working fine, it will lose signal, and then nothing short of shutting down the computer will get you back online - it's losing synch, and it's very annoying - it's happened about six times today. I just blew up at the front desk and they said they'd call the support people and try and do something about it or find out what's going on. I doubt if anyone is there at this hour, so it will probably be in the morning.
Title: Re:ON THE TOWN
Post by: bk on October 20, 2006, 09:25:20 PM: Which story will MusicGuy read this evening, if any?