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Title: DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: bk on December 23, 2003, 12:09:22 AM

Well, you know what we're celebrating, you know why we're festive and jolly, and you know the topic (if you don't know any of the above, read the notes), so let's have loads of lovely posts, shall we?

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Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: bk on December 23, 2003, 12:12:03 AM

Somebody beat me to the punch.  Now there is no more punch.  Damn them, damn them all to hell.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Tomovoz on December 23, 2003, 12:18:56 AM

At my age I am lucky if I can remember last Christmas. I have only had two Christmas days away from Oz and family and they were both special. A Christmas spent in Christchurch New Zealand with Colin and a Christmas with two friends in London. One of those friends is now in a nursing home and has been sufferering from Dementia for 5 years. She is only 65. Bitter sweet memories of our time together in London. I now even more appreciate all those Christmas days with my mother who indeed was the glue that held so much together in the lives of her family and friends.

Once again Happy Birthday to those who celebrate today. (I am in the "Window" where indeed we are sharing the same day for a few hours)

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Jrand73 on December 23, 2003, 02:41:04 AM

Happy Birthday to DR WILLIAM F ORR and DR CRAIG!!!  ;D

Nice chat last night.....

A Christmas Memory - one of my favorite stories by Mr Truman Capote!

I shall have to think if I have a favorite personal memory to share.  Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm..............

It is raining here right now - hopefully it will rain all day and will not turn into sleet or ice.  Yes....yes....there is a meeting tonight with a few members of the Board of my theatre group to try to "work out the problems" because they don't want me to leave.

That makes me feel very good - but I am not sure the problems can be worked out.  As Joan Crawford said:  "Time will tell."

Bonjour, tristesse!  :'(

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Michael on December 23, 2003, 04:18:57 AM

Happy Birthday Craig Brockman.
Craig once ask me NOT to publish a picture of him, but since it is his birthday I thought why not??


(http://www.synergizedsolutions.com/simpsons/pictures/others/kbrockman.gif)

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Michael on December 23, 2003, 04:21:01 AM

Happy Birthay to

William F (http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:SgC9ZXbNmn4C:www.aire.com/media/raft-acc-oar.jpg)

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Michael on December 23, 2003, 04:22:10 AM

And of course Happy Birthday to Bruce's brother

(http://sportsmed.starwave.com/i/magazine/kimmel_jimmy.jpg)

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Jrand73 on December 23, 2003, 04:49:56 AM

DR Michael Shayne you are too twisted for color TV!

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: td on December 23, 2003, 05:46:35 AM

Twisted is good.

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]HAPPY NATAL DAY, YOU DEAR READERS (AND ACTUAL BROTHER), CRAIG AND WILLIAM![/move]

I'll have a glass of whatever "Brother" Jimmy Kimmel is drinking, before Michael Shayne drinks it all. . .

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Dan-in-Toronto on December 23, 2003, 06:30:53 AM

Happy Birthday
Bruce's brother
WFO
Craig

Favorite Christmas memories? Remembering New York during the holiday season. Not picture-perfect Rockefeller Center, but Automat coffee; slushy escalators as you exit the 59th Street station; the blast of steam from the chestnut cart outside the Museum of Modern Art; and the sound of the orchestra warming up as the Promises, Promises overture is about to begin.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: William E. Lurie on December 23, 2003, 06:32:12 AM

This may not be my favorite Christmas memory, but it is a fun story anyway.

I lived in the Los Angeles area for a few years in the early 80s (I wish I knew BK then).  One Christmas I was at a party with a few friends.  Three of them and I left at the same time after having a few drinks too many.  About a block away from the party we saw a house that was decorated more gaudily than any of us had ever seen.  Because we had those drinks we were feeling no pain and decide to ring the doorbell and tell the people (with a straight face) who lived there how beautiful their house was.  The door was answered by two middle-aged gay men who were so pleased that they insisted on showing us around the inside too.  If the outside was gaudy, the inside was even more so.  Even the bathrooms were fully decorated.  The last room they took us to was the kitchen where a woman who appeared to be in her 60s was sitting at the table.  Over Christmas cookies we were introduced to Yvonne Wood, the woman who designed most of Carmen Miranda's costumes for her films.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Jrand73 on December 23, 2003, 06:42:04 AM

DR WEL - what a terrific story!  Wow!

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Matt H. on December 23, 2003, 06:54:39 AM

Great story, DR WEL. Looks like the two gay men were taught by a master decorator!

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Happy Birthday to DR WFO and Administrator Craig!!![/move]

Christmas story in next post.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Matt H. on December 23, 2003, 07:13:56 AM

During the eight years my first lover and I were together, we both volunteered at MAP, the Metrolina AIDS Project. I was one of the hotline phone volunteers while my lover was a buddy for PWAs. We would each help out the other during busy times, he working the phones on nights when I was held late at school and me helping with Ed, a wonderful man in his last year or so of life.

Ed was a Vietnam veteran, and when we read in THE ADVOCATE that the AIDS quilt was going to be displayed fully for the last time (due to its enormous size) in Washington, DC, that spring, we knew what our Christmas gift to Ed would be. We booked round trip tickets for the three of us to go up to Washington for the day to see the quilt and for him to visit the Vietnam Memorial which he had never seen either (had never been to Washington at all). So, we got to open one of our gifts months later when we saw the smile on Ed's face and the tears in his eyes (and ours) as he saw as many marvels of Washington as we could squeeze into that day. I know it's a Christmas I'll never forget, even if we did celebrate it in the spring.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Matt H. on December 23, 2003, 07:16:20 AM

DR Michael Shayne, you gave me my first big laugh of the day. Thanks fo much for the Jimmy Kimmel pic/joke.

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Emily on December 23, 2003, 07:18:04 AM

Happy Birthday to WFO and Craig!

I am off to shop for Christmas presents.  On Dec. 23.  Hmmm... I'm getting them done early this year.... ;)

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: MBarnum on December 23, 2003, 07:20:17 AM

Happy Birthday to

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]DR WFO[/move]
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%][font="Courier New"]DR
CRAIG[/font][/B][/move]
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%][font="times new roman"]Bruce's
Bro[/font][/B][/move]

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Jrand73 on December 23, 2003, 07:40:18 AM

MATTH such a wonderful story as well!

Oh and happy birthday to Bruce's Bother....er....Brother.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Matt H. on December 23, 2003, 07:53:58 AM

Speaking of Truman Capote's A CHRISTMAS MEMORY, that TV-movie adaptation with Geraldine Page is just wonderful. If you haven't seen it, try to find a copy or some channel that's showing it. We read this story in my ninth grade classes, and they always enjoyed seeing the TV adaptation after we had read and discussed the story.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Angela on December 23, 2003, 07:55:30 AM

Greetings all -- Rip Van Winkle has finally returned!  :)

I've been sick, sick, sick (count them, three sicks).  Oy, the congestion, fever and now the lingering cough.  
Thank Goodness I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Happy Birthday wishes all around.  Gee, I can't believe it will be Christmas in a few days.  My favorite memory was many, many years ago -- Santa surprised me with a bicycle.  During the early morning hours, I went to check the Tree and not a present in sight.  :'(  So, I went back to sleepyland.  And Voila -- several hours later, Santa came down the chimney and brought a red bike! Yeah!  ;D

Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday!

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Jrand73 on December 23, 2003, 08:13:59 AM

In response to many requests - here once again is the link to the Birthday Polka!  ;D

http://www.angelfire.com/bc3/birthday/images/Birthday_Cake_Polka__SJOHN..wav (http://www.angelfire.com/bc3/birthday/images/Birthday_Cake_Polka__SJOHN..wav)


And for those of you who don't want to hear that....here is another birthday surprise:

http://www.angelfire.com/bc3/birthday/images/Cartmanbirthday.wav (http://www.angelfire.com/bc3/birthday/images/Cartmanbirthday.wav)

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Jrand73 on December 23, 2003, 08:20:56 AM

I liked A CHRISTMAS MEMORY, but I think I identified so much with the story - it was strange to hear Capote tell it in his unique voice.  My imagination had already decided what the characters and locations looked like...but the final image still is haunting....  But the writing...the writing...is even more so....two kites dancing in the sky like two hearts searching for each other.....  

I reminds me too of that story in Ray Bradbury's Dandelion Wine about the Grandmother who always went up on the roof in the spring to work on the shingles.   :'(

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Jrand73 on December 23, 2003, 09:18:46 AM

Yvonne Wood also did the costumes for THE COURT JESTER!!!  ;D

And in case you have ever wanted to read the script for it - here it is:


http://home.intranet.org/~anneke/jester/table_transcr.html#song1 (http://home.intranet.org/~anneke/jester/table_transcr.html#song1)

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: TCB on December 23, 2003, 09:24:20 AM

HAPPY
BIRTHDAY
TO THE BIG THREE!

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Jrand73 on December 23, 2003, 09:27:03 AM

Costumes by Yvonne Wood AND Edith Head....I thought that seemed a bit strange since it was a Paramount Picture....hmmmmmmmm...

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Jay on December 23, 2003, 09:29:46 AM

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Happy Birthday Dear Actual Brother of Dear BK![/move]

[move=right,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Happy Birthday Dear Administrator Craig![/move]

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Happy Birthday Dear Reader William F. Orr![/move][/size]

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Jrand73 on December 23, 2003, 09:33:45 AM

Very nice, DR Jay!  You are going both ways!

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Jay on December 23, 2003, 09:39:49 AM

Quote from: JRand53 on December 23, 2003, 02:41:04 AM

As Joan Crawford said:  "Time will tell."

Well, that ain't all she said.  Think of the Pepsi board meeting in Mommie Dearest.  There's a most unseemly line in that scene that you might have to haul out tonight, Dear Reader JRand53.  Though, of course, I do hope things work out.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Jay on December 23, 2003, 09:41:16 AM

Quote from: JRand53 on December 23, 2003, 09:33:45 AM

Very nice, DR Jay!  You are going both ways!

Maybe the lines in my birthday greetings are going in different directions, but I can assure you that I personally do not go both ways.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: bk on December 23, 2003, 09:54:52 AM

Well, the editor I've been mostly working with for the last week called in sick.  Naturally, I'm now feeling sick just because I've been in a room with him for a week.  I'm not really sick, of course, and I hope it shall remain so.   I'll be working with one of our assistants today, which is fine as I'm just organizing footage for the final show.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 23, 2003, 09:59:12 AM

Happy Birthday to All the Various and Sundried Birthday Boys!

*Not that you all are necessarily "various and sundried"... although, BK's brother... hmm....

Many Happy Returns!  -And preferably from the IRS!  ;)

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: bk on December 23, 2003, 10:10:11 AM

Where in tarnation IS everyone?  Yesterday we wuz filled up, today we iz not.  

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 23, 2003, 10:14:27 AM

Good morning!

Well, it's the afternoon now...at least here in Fairfax, VA...  And it's a beautiful afternoon too!  The temp is in the low 60s!  Unfortunately, it looks like we may be having a rainy Christmas Eve, ah, well... It's all good.

Favorite Christmas memory.... hmm...  Nothing in particular...  However,  I still am amazed at how my parents managed to hide gifts from us when we were younger.  I mean, in a house with four young boys, there's bound to be some "reconnaissance" missions going on during the holiday season.  They would also manage to put stuff into our stockings - we would go to midnight mass - nothing in our stockings when we left, but when we got back... wow!

And there was the one Christmas when I was working in Ft. Myers, FL, and my ex, Steve, came down for the holidays.  The theatre was able to arrange a nice room for us at one of the small resorts on Sanibel Island.  We ended up being only one of four or five people staying there at that time.  The place even had it's own private beach.  It was very nice.  *And I'll be having Christmas Eve lunch with Steve tomorrow.  :)

Oh... and I guess I still get a little "nostalgic" when I go to church with my family at Christmas - which usually turns out to be one of the few times I go to church at all throughout the year.  The music.  The smell of incense.  The altar decorations.  Something very familiar and comforting about it all.  And the music portion of the service is always very well done - and moving.  -Although, I still find it a little weird having Midnight Mass at 10:00pm now.  -It was moved earlier for safety reasons (so that people - mainly the elderly - did not have to drive at 1:30am) - but it does get out very close to midnight, so...

OK - That's my morning ramble...  I need to wrap presents!

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 23, 2003, 10:15:10 AM

Hey, so when do I hit Sr. Member status?

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 23, 2003, 10:15:32 AM

Is it at Post #247?

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Maya on December 23, 2003, 10:15:53 AM

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BK's BROTHER!!![/move]

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO WFO!!![/move]

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CRAIG!!![/move]

*Phew*  Really though, guys!  Have awesome respective bdays and party on!

I don't remember a lot of really specific Christmas memories, but I always seem to have nice Christmases with my family.  Very tranquil, as I suppose it should be.  

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 23, 2003, 10:15:57 AM

-Nope...

Is it at Post 248?

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: bk on December 23, 2003, 10:16:23 AM

Jose's COOKIES are a big success here at work.  It's rainy today, which I enjoy.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 23, 2003, 10:16:29 AM

-Nope....

Is it Post 249?

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 23, 2003, 10:17:00 AM

-Nope....

Is it at Post 250?!?!?

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 23, 2003, 10:17:23 AM

251?

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Jay on December 23, 2003, 10:20:15 AM

Quote from: JoseSPiano on December 23, 2003, 10:17:23 AM

251?

Ta, as they say, da!

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 23, 2003, 10:21:03 AM

YES! YES!! YES!!!

*Oh, a When Harry Met Sally reference...
-And what's this "stuff" about a stage version being produced in London with Luke Perry?

-Glad to hear that the cookies are going over so well.  Truly one of my favorite recipes.  I have another variation I try every now and then, and I'll see about sending you a batch of those ones too sometime.

Oh, so since I'm a "Sr. Member" now does this mean I can sit at the Big Table?  Or does this just mean I get my 10% discount at Gelson's?  ;)

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 23, 2003, 10:23:22 AM

-That vanity posting was kind of fun... So how many posts until I reach HHW God?

hmmm...

If I average 50 and hour... Then I could achieve HHW God status before I head into the show tonight!

-Don't worry... I really do need to wrap some presents... and make another trip to the - hopefully non-busy like it was yesterday afternoon - Post Office.

Until later...

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Diane on December 23, 2003, 10:27:31 AM

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Happy Birthday Gentleman![/move]

Growing up we spent every Christmas day with our Grandparents. As kids, me and my sister hated going over there because it took us away from all of our new toys.  Now that I'm an adult,and they are both long gone, I actual miss spending Christmas day there. Its amazing how perception changes as you age.

Sending GOOD VIBES to BK so he stays well! ;)
 

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Jennifer on December 23, 2003, 10:34:51 AM

Happy Birthday to DRs Craig and WFO! (if i wish BK's brother a happy birthday will he read this?)

DR Jose mentioned "bagging gifts" which is what I usually do. OMG, it is so much easier than wrapping! I have never wrapped as many gifts (as I have this year).  Crazy. I not only wrapped my own, but also my sisters, my moms and my aunts (I think I will be the only one getting bagged gifts this year :)

 

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Jennifer on December 23, 2003, 10:39:18 AM

Since I celebrate Channukah (even though my uncle and sister's husband celebrate Christmas, so we sort of do too), I have already gotten some of my gifts.

It's interesting celebrating both holidays, because we do my aunt's tree every year. And I made this tiny little $1 store tree pretty with ornaments (so I have it in the living room). It is so cute, I had to keep it.

I actually know all my gifts (i think).  Since I picked them all myself!

I am the easiest person to shop for, since I always jot down things i need or want.

Btw, my wicked cd finally shipped today, yeah! So assuming there is mail here tomorrow, I will have it then. Double yeah.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: bk on December 23, 2003, 10:40:53 AM

It's funny how the mind works.  I felt great this morning, but the minute I heard my editor was sick I started thinking, "Oh, well maybe I'm sick."  So, suddenly I'm all phlegmy (attributable to the rain, it's how my sinuses react to rain) - well, I'm NOT sick and I shall not BE sick.  No, I shall laugh and laugh.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Jennifer on December 23, 2003, 10:41:39 AM

Hey in case I don't get the chance, Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all the DRs!!!!!!!!

Oh and for everyone who is far away from the ones they love, good vibes (I could use some too).


[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]good vibes~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~[/move]

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Jrand73 on December 23, 2003, 10:43:36 AM

Hey MR BK - you should be impressed with your true love sending you all those gifts!
By the time you get them all, said true love will have spent $16,885.28 - an increase of 16% over last year!

That is indeed True Love!

DR JAY - that is so funny....I thought of the same MOMMIE DEAREST scene and remark!  As Jennifer Coolidge says in A MIGHTY WIND:  "It's like we have one brain between us!"

Good vibes for Jennifer!

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Diane on December 23, 2003, 10:43:37 AM

                GOOD VIBES FOR JENNIFER
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]
 ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D[/move]

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Jennifer on December 23, 2003, 10:49:04 AM

Hey I finally did the vibes like DR Maya said to do them!  Yeah for me :)

Btw, I'd love to hear lists of what people have gotten for gifts (what they've received and what they will give).

I can start since I picked my own gifts :)

One thing I chose which I love is a huge body pillow. Has anyone tried these? There are ones that are really fluffy soft and I just love mine!

And it was only $7 (it was marked 12.99, on sale, but scanned for $7). Yeah!

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: George on December 23, 2003, 10:50:36 AM

Quote from: JoseSPiano on December 23, 2003, 10:21:03 AM

YES! YES!! YES!!!

*Oh, a When Harry Met Sally reference...
-And what's this "stuff" about a stage version being produced in London with Luke Perry?

At least Luke Perry's not going to be in a musical version of WHMS!

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Jennifer on December 23, 2003, 10:51:08 AM

Hey thanks for the nice vibes, you guys are sweet. For some reason (maybe it's the holidays) I'm just feeling so sad today.

And DR Diane, no box yet. Ha, I know him so well :)

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Jennifer on December 23, 2003, 10:54:03 AM

Hey look it's my old adversary DR Ben! :)

Hi DR Ben!

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Jennifer on December 23, 2003, 10:56:18 AM

Hey has anyone else started planning their annual Boxing Day outing yet?

I'm not sure if there are major sales in the US. But in Canada (in Montreal at least) the stores have HUGE sales (it's the biggest shopping day of the year).

The stores only open at 1pm (which sucks). But I cannot wait.  Calendars 50% off. Love that. But everything is on sale. Love that too.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Ben on December 23, 2003, 10:57:15 AM

Well, I hopped in on a good day because I can wish everyone needed a HAPPY BIRTHDAY. HB to Mr. BK's older brother, the ACTUAL CRAIG and the ACTUAL WILLIAM F. ORR.

One of our favorites memories will have to wait until next year. It will be our Christmas in London. It's 5 minutes to 7 at night here in London (around 5 to 2 in the U.S. Eastern time) and we will be going out for dinner w/friends in about a half hour. We took part in a small party at our flat with the other residents and the staff of the apartment complex after we returned from Westminster Abby and Buckingham Palace. We are going to try and see the matinee performance of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang tomorrow and then a quiet Christmas day awaits us.

Again, happy day to those celebrants and I'll drop in again when I get the chance.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: George on December 23, 2003, 10:58:23 AM

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL![/move]

[move=right,scroll,6,transparent,100%]AND  TO  ALL  A  GOOD  DAY![/move]

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%] ;D  :-*  ;)  :D  :)  :D  ;)  :-*  ;D [/move]

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Ben on December 23, 2003, 10:58:31 AM

Hello, back, DR Jennifer. I see you have far surpassed me :-) It will take many posts to catch up with you and the others but it's been a good time off so it's been worth it.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Charles Pogue on December 23, 2003, 11:00:48 AM

BK....so you will not get sick, something to make you feel better.  The lovely wife, Julieanne, could not sleep last night, so she stayed up and finished KRITZERLAND.   She said she cried at the part about which you know.  She will tell you more anon, I suspect, at Christmas Eve, provided, of course, you are not sick and cancelled.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: bk on December 23, 2003, 11:12:28 AM

I hope you mean Kritzer Time.  And nothing will cancel tomorrow night.  I start cooking tonight.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Charles Pogue on December 23, 2003, 11:26:54 AM

BK- Yes, I meant Kritzer Time, my bad.

Ben - where in London is your flat located?

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Jason on December 23, 2003, 11:30:59 AM

Happiest of birthdays to my friends Craig and WFO. I hope they're wonderful, as are your holidays.

I can't write much...I'm sneaking this post while "working." I'm leaving for home straight from work, so I won't be able to post until possibly tomorrow. In case I don't get to the computer before the actual day, let me wish all of you a very happy holiday!

Next time you hear from me, I'll be supping on fried chicken! YAY!

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: MBarnum on December 23, 2003, 11:47:48 AM

Sounds like you are having a wonderful time Ben!

Have a great trip Jason! Eat some mashed potoatoes (with lots of gravy) and some chicken gizzard for me!

Jennifer, don't be sad, be glad!!!!!  :D

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: William E. Lurie on December 23, 2003, 11:48:31 AM

Regarding the joint credit of Edith Head and Yvonne Wood, it's possible that Head had a clause in her contract that said she would get billing for every Paramount film no matter who did the actual work.  This was quite common during the time when the studios ruled Hollywood.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: td on December 23, 2003, 11:52:10 AM

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Oh and for everyone who is far away from the ones they love, good vibes (I could use some too).

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%][size=8]GOOD VIBES, JENNIFER![/size] [/glow][/move]

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Laura II on December 23, 2003, 11:57:10 AM

Happy birthday, Craig, WFO, and Bruce's bro!!! Eat, drink, and be merry!

Good vibes to DR Jennifer...I know what you mean, so here are some happy vibes! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Ugh, must go call the "boss," who doesn't pay me yet, so technically, he can't boss me around, right? I will *not* go into work today. No. I refuse to do so. My throat is bothering me. I am probably one of the biggest hypochondriacs, and everytime my throat hurts and my speaking voice is even the least bit
hoarse, I think, "AAH vocal nodes!" I freak out about it. So yeah. I'm pretty sure this is something cold-related...make it stop! :(

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: bk on December 23, 2003, 12:00:25 PM

I don't want to get anyone unduly excited, but unless we totally crap out today we'll be passing 14,000 posts.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: TCB on December 23, 2003, 12:01:32 PM

Quote from: JoseSPiano on December 23, 2003, 10:21:03 AM

YES! YES!! YES!!!

*Oh, a When Harry Met Sally reference...
-And what's this "stuff" about a stage version being produced in London with Luke Perry?

-Glad to hear that the cookies are going over so well.  Truly one of my favorite recipes.  I have another variation I try every now and then, and I'll see about sending you a batch of those ones too sometime.

Oh, so since I'm a "Sr. Member" now does this mean I can sit at the Big Table?  Or does this just mean I get my 10% discount at Gelson's?  ;)

No, but you might get a 5% discount at Howard Johnson's?

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Jrand73 on December 23, 2003, 12:04:11 PM

I think Jose's Cookies sounds like a division of Keebler's or Nabisco.   ;D

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Panni on December 23, 2003, 12:04:42 PM

Happy birthdays to the Actualized Essences of WFO, Craig, and BOB (Brother of Bruce).

I passed my written CA Drivers' Test yesterday! Three cheers for Panni/Anna. Several people in front of me in line did NOT pass, no sir. And I thought I might not either - because very little of what I had actually read in my study booklet was on the test . And I was only allowed 3 mistakes before the ignominy of utter failure. How the hell do I know what the blood alcohol level is before you're considered blotto in CA? (Yes, I would've known had I read the whole booklet - but it was SO boring). I got perfect marks on all the practice tests, so I thought I knew it all - fool that I am. Anyway, through some lucky guesses and some lucky logic - I got only one wrong. I made the mistake of telling them what I actually do instead of what I SHOULD do when making a right turn. I personally get into any available lane. Of course, one should get into the lane nearest the curb. Shouldn't they have given me the point for being so honest? Anyway, that was my sole error on the exam. I now have CA plates and will soon receive in the mail my CA Drivers License. There was even an earthquake to mark the occasion.

How is Roller, DR Jay?

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Panni on December 23, 2003, 12:08:50 PM

To clarify the Right Turn - I, of course, meant that I get into any available lane AFTER making the turn. (But shouldn't. Wrong, wrong, wrong!)

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: MBarnum on December 23, 2003, 12:09:38 PM

Jay, will Roller be home in time for Christmas?? That will be a nice present.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: MBarnum on December 23, 2003, 12:11:37 PM

Quote from: Panni on December 23, 2003, 12:08:50 PM

To clarify the Right Turn - I, of course, meant that I get into any available lane AFTER making the turn. (But shouldn't. Wrong, wrong, wrong!)

I was kind of wondering about that Panni! LOL! I was picturing you wiping out 2 lanes of traffic trying to make that right turn onto Ventura Blvd.!

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Jay on December 23, 2003, 12:11:38 PM

Congratulations on passing your test, DR Panni/Anna!

Roller is doing better.  The vet is still not sure what's wrong.  Could be a heart problem, or perhaps pneumonia.  He's still at the vet for IV fluids, meds and observation.  I took him for a little walk this morning and he's still not himself.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Jrand73 on December 23, 2003, 12:16:13 PM

Nicky:  You said turn right here.

Stacy:  You didn't let me finish, what I was trying to say is you turn right here left.

"The Long, Long Trailer" - Desi Arnaz, Lucille Ball. D: Vincente Minnelli.  MGM 1956.   ;D

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on December 23, 2003, 12:19:15 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BROTHER OF BRUCE(does he have a name?)
HAPPY BTIRTHDAY TO BILL ORR.

AND A VERY SPECIAL BIRTHDAY TO CRAIG(skippy)

GET OUT THE POINTY HATS,PANTALOONS,HAM CHUNKS and CHEESE.

AND LET'S DANCE THE DANCE OF HAPPY!

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Donald on December 23, 2003, 12:31:48 PM

I hope you are all enjoying the latest Broadway Radio Show....a fun interview with Stephanie Block from The Boy From Oz......and this coming Sunday will be my annual countdown of my selections for the Top Ten Cast Recordings of 2003!

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: S. Woody White on December 23, 2003, 12:42:04 PM

Quote from: JoseSPiano on December 23, 2003, 10:21:03 AM

YES! YES!! YES!!!

*Oh, a When Harry Met Sally reference...
-And what's this "stuff" about a stage version being produced in London with Luke Perry?

Maybe they should try When Harry Met Sally as a musical, with YES! YES!! YES!!! the big, climactic Act One dance number!

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: S. Woody White on December 23, 2003, 12:46:27 PM

Dear DR JRand: Great pic of Crawford.  This is the first time it's ever occurred to me that Hugh Jackman's hair in the X-Men flicks is based on hers!

 ;D

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Diane on December 23, 2003, 12:46:28 PM

jennifer: WHAT? No box yet?! Men can be sooo evil sometimes (in a good way!)  ;)

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: William E. Lurie on December 23, 2003, 01:03:31 PM

Donald---
But aren't you and the holiday homo having a Christmas show this year?

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Ann on December 23, 2003, 01:15:53 PM

Greetings from Hawaii!!!
I'm afraid I'm likely to be E&T for the next three weeks or so.  I will try to check in once in a while, but catching up on posts might be well nigh impossible.
Amazing..I went from Wenatchee WA, where the high temp was somewhere in the mid 30's, to Honolulu, where I heard someone say (with a straight face) that it had "cooled down tonight to about 72"  Bring on the tank tops!  
Happy birthday to all those who happen to be celebrating birthdays!!!
Merry Christmas to all those who happen to be celebrating Christmas!!
And Happy New Year to everyone, whether they celebrate it or not :)

Off to the beach...

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: bk on December 23, 2003, 01:26:29 PM

Hawaii???  Well, you know what happens to errant and truant people who bask in the sun in Hawaii for three weeks.  And when it happens we shall laugh and laugh and jump about like diet sprites.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Jay on December 23, 2003, 01:32:29 PM

Quote from: Ann on December 23, 2003, 01:15:53 PM

Greetings from Hawaii!!!
I'm afraid I'm likely to be E&T for the next three weeks or so.  I will try to check in once in a while, but catching up on posts might be well nigh impossible.
Amazing..I went from Wenatchee WA, where the high temp was somewhere in the mid 30's, to Honolulu, where I heard someone say (with a straight face) that it had "cooled down tonight to about 72"  Bring on the tank tops!  
Happy birthday to all those who happen to be celebrating birthdays!!!
Merry Christmas to all those who happen to be celebrating Christmas!!
And Happy New Year to everyone, whether they celebrate it or not :)

Off to the beach...

I am green with envy, I tell you.  Green, green, green!

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Ann on December 23, 2003, 01:34:54 PM

Is that a threat, dear bk? :)  
If it makes you feel any better, there is no sun to bask in at the moment.  There are clouds to bask in.  Why one never basks in clouds I do not know.  So today I shall bask in clouds.  And by the way, how do diet sprites jump exactly?  

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 23, 2003, 01:40:35 PM

I'm ba-ack... from the Post Office, that is... And what a wonderful trip it was!

Again, there was really no line to speak of, and all the extra helpers were in the line area helping people fill out the right forms, answer questions, directing them to the correct counter, etc.  Of course, this time, however, there were only about three "windows" open - which eventually became two while I was there - but the line still moved, and no one really seemed harried or annoyed.

After my five or so minute wait in line, I walked up to the window and placed my parcel and forms on the counter.  "Oh, Australia...," the man behind the counter said.  It turns out that he has a step mother and two step-siblings (one brother, one sister), who moved to Australia a few years ago (with his father), and he has not kept in touch with them as well as he should.  So, he proceeded to thank me for being his first customer for the day (they were in the middle of shift changes), and for reminding him that he should at least call them this Christmas and wish them well.  He told me his tale as he went about checking my forms, printing off my postage and accepting my payment - no real hold up in the line.  And as he wished me, "Merry Christmas," he extended his hand for a hand shake.  I wished him a Merry Christmas, too, as I shook his hand.  I walked out of the Post Office smiling.  :D

*And, yes, DR Tomovoz, you should have a small parcel from me by the New Year, if not shortly afterwards.

-And it still puzzles me with the way the USPS handles overseas mail.  By sending it "Economy", the average post time (air mail) is listed as 4-7 days.  However, if I had sent it "Priority", it would have taken 10-12 days - and cost more than twice as much!?!?!  Now, if I had wanted to send it Parcel Post, it would have taken anywhere from 4-6 WEEKS - and would have cost THREE times as much as "Economy" air mail - well, I guess you would pay more for a longer voyage.  I guess for larger, heavier packages it might make a difference, but when the send options came up on the screen, it took a moment or two to decipher.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 23, 2003, 01:43:30 PM

I too am green with envy!

I mean, I knew you were heading to Hawaii... but for three weeks?!?!?!

Three weeks?!?!?

No cookies for you!  :P

Aloha... Oy!

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Ann on December 23, 2003, 01:44:56 PM

Not quite three weeks...two weeks and three days, to be exact :)

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 23, 2003, 01:48:03 PM

Quote from: Ann on December 23, 2003, 01:44:56 PM

Not quite three weeks...two weeks and four days, to be exact :)

Oh - so now it's "two weeks and three days".... That's much better.  ;)

Well, now I'm just chartreuse.. no longer green...

Where are you staying?  Will you be island hopping?  Do you have friends over there?  Is it a true vacation/break?  Or do you have some work to do while you're over there too?

*One of my biggest regrets is never visiting my brother in Hawaii while he was stationed there with the Coast Guard.  His housing was right on the water too!  One of these days I'll make the stop.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Jrand73 on December 23, 2003, 01:48:44 PM

Hawaii?????

Hugh Jackman - by golly that is Faye's hair on Wolverine!

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Jed on December 23, 2003, 01:50:17 PM

Quote from: Ann on December 23, 2003, 01:34:54 PM

And by the way, how do diet sprites jump exactly?  

I would presume that getting (diet) coked up is involved.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Ann on December 23, 2003, 01:51:35 PM

This is my graduation present, since I finished both of my degrees and am techinically a college graduate.  
I am staying with my best friend from college, Tiana, who was born here.  This summer she slept on my floor for a month whilst trying to find an apartment.  This is her way of making it up to me :)  
I don't think we'll be island hopping much.  There is plenty to do around here as it is.  It's nice to be here with a local instead of in a hotel.  I feel less like a tourist.  

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Jed on December 23, 2003, 01:57:20 PM

Well, I do believe it is time for me to sign off for a few days.  About to hit the road to spend Christmas at my mom's house, where there is no internet access.  The very happiest of holidays to one and all, all and one.  I'll be back to rejoin the HHW merriment either Saturday or Sunday.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: MusicGuy on December 23, 2003, 01:57:34 PM

DR Jed----- you saucy cat you !  :o   I just read your reply last night to my comment about Sugar playing with my foot under the covers.  Naughty boys must be spanked!  Yes, even straight naughty boys!   ;)

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 23, 2003, 01:58:17 PM

Oohhh... Just checked the Broadway Grosses for last week on Playbill.com... Interesting, very interesting.  I was surprised to see the low numbers for Millie (quite a drop in the gross), and Take Me Out (since it announced closing weeks).  And the continuing 101%+ figure for Mamma Mia! still puzzles me too.  Well, not really... as they say in Dreamgirls, "Showbiz is just show biz."

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 23, 2003, 02:01:33 PM

Safe Travels to all DRs who will be venturing over the river and through the woods.  Or even just across the street.  I, myself, shall be heading back to Richmond tonight after the show so that I can spend Christmas Eve with some of my friends down there.  Then I'll be heading back up to NoVA for the family activities on Christmas Day.

I'll check back once I'm back home in Richmond later tonight...

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: MusicGuy on December 23, 2003, 02:01:59 PM

Dear esteemed, robust, and healthy-as-a-horse BK --

Try not to think about any of those sinusy type sniffles, and have fun preparing for your soiree tomorrow evening.  DR Kerry and I will be thinking of all the merriment, the gaeity, the laughter and legs, the pride and the prejudice, the naked maja, the..........

oh dear, I'm afraid my synapse just jumped the track and turned south....

little sheba,....sheba...little sheba.....

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Tomovoz on December 23, 2003, 02:02:00 PM

Have a wonderful holiday DR Ann. You'll be even closer to the SW corner of Washington state. (OZ).

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: MusicGuy on December 23, 2003, 02:02:56 PM

And Dear JOSE --  your cookies are a hit everywhere..... and you bake well too!

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Tomovoz on December 23, 2003, 02:07:03 PM

No Jed as well! Have a wonderful Christmas Jed and likewise to all those other DRs who shall not be in touch for a few days. (The rest of you get greetings tomorrow).

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: bk on December 23, 2003, 02:09:49 PM

Dear reader Ann: Oh, I never threaten - I bypass that step entirely.  ;D

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: TCB on December 23, 2003, 02:42:15 PM

What is happening to the Washington delegation of HHW???  One is off enjoying the tropical paradise of Hawaii and another has left for internet Siberia.  Not to mention our brother, Ozzie, to the far south who has turned into a party animal this holiday season.  I guess George and I are going to have start getting out more ouselves.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Tomovoz on December 23, 2003, 02:50:42 PM

TCB: We just thought you were too busy serving gruel to orphans etc and needed to be left alone with your collection of handkerchiefs. I still consider you one of us - even if you are still strutting your stuff most nights with a young nancy.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Jrand73 on December 23, 2003, 02:57:05 PM

Going to a meeting...pray for Rosemary's Baby.  

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Tomovoz on December 23, 2003, 02:57:16 PM

Must mention my favourite Chistmas presents for this year (yes they were opened early but there were special circumstances). "Everything Was Possible" (Book) and "Le Chateau Dans Le Ciel" (DVD). I am indeed a lucky man to have such thoughtful friends. HHW has added a great deal to my life in a number of ways.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: bk on December 23, 2003, 03:09:05 PM

I'm hoping to get out of here right at six again, as I have much preparation to do for tomorrow night's festivities.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: bk on December 23, 2003, 03:20:39 PM

What is happening, a lull?  It is rainy and I shall be getting wet as I did not wear my baseball cap today and I do not have a parapluis.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: TCB on December 23, 2003, 03:25:50 PM

Why BK, there is never a lull moment at HHW!

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Tomovoz on December 23, 2003, 03:28:51 PM

I must go and rap or wrap or some such thing. Cliff Richard is singing about "Mistletoe and Wine". Why do I have so many Christmas Cds. There is no way I can ever play them all in the holiday season and I still seem to buy one or two each year. It seems that I shall receive my Carly Simon Christmas CD in time to play for the New Year.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: S. Woody White on December 23, 2003, 03:35:11 PM

This could prove to be interesting: a DC resident I've known via another site is coming up to Rehoboth over the weekend, and has asked about getting in touch!  Der Brucer thinks it might be a good idea (she's a pro chef, and he loves meeting people in interesting professions).

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: George on December 23, 2003, 03:36:25 PM

Quote from: TCB on December 23, 2003, 02:42:15 PM

What is happening to the Washington delegation of HHW???  One is off enjoying the tropical paradise of Hawaii and another has left for internet Siberia.  Not to mention our brother, Ozzie, to the far south who has turned into a party animal this holiday season.  I guess George and I are going to have start getting out more ouselves.

I'd love to get out A LOT more, but right now I only have about $5 until the end of the month  ::) ...unless my parents come through and give me money for Christmas.  ;)  Actually, my mom said that that's all she's going to give anyone, so it's going to happen.  (But if not, I'm ROYALLY screwed!)  Next year when I get my income tax refund (I've gotten more each year!), it will be the first year where I won't have to have major servicing on my car and I will actually get to keep most (but not all) of my refund!  That will be very nice.  ;D

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: bk on December 23, 2003, 03:52:29 PM

And with this post we have achieved 14,000 posts

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Tomovoz on December 23, 2003, 04:11:19 PM

Congratulations to all and one. 14,000. Wow!

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: bk on December 23, 2003, 04:46:38 PM

How are we ever to reach 15,000 posts with lulls?

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Jennifer on December 23, 2003, 04:50:39 PM

Hey DR Panni congrats on passing your driving test. I remember passing the written part quite easily. Although it is scary when you are only allowed a few mistakes.

The part that freaked me out was the actual driving test. That is where so many people seem to fail. I wanted to pass on my first try. But I was told many people failed.

And I almost did. The instructor was not happy with me. I had failed my parallel parking on the first try (but insisted on trying again, and luckily was perfect my second try). But I had also rushed into the right lane very late to make a right turn (nobody would let me in).

He was not happy with me and said he should have failed me. But instead he passed me. Yeah.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Jennifer on December 23, 2003, 04:55:58 PM

DR Laura 2, I like the term "happy vibes". It makes people happy!

DR Diane, ha! My guess for the box is one month!  

Tomorrow night is Christmas eve at my aunt's.  I bought a whole bunch of stuff for my dog cousin. The dollar store here has a whole section for pets. I got a doggie stocking where you put the pet's picture. A doggie santa outfit, dog stuffed animals and more. And each item was only a dollar!

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: td on December 23, 2003, 05:06:01 PM

JASON GRAAE IS ON MY TV ! ! !

PBS Broadcast of a Holiday Concert for the Troops from washington, D.C. with Kathy Mattea, Marvin Hamlish, Harolyn Blackwell,  J. Mark McVey, Cyndi Lauper and JASON  GRAAE  ! !  

Hope everyone else gets to see this!

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Danise on December 23, 2003, 05:15:06 PM

Good evening and a very

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to the Birthday boys!

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It’s very had to believe that we stand on the eve of Christmas Eve.  Somehow it doesn’t feel much like Christmas this year.

Best wishes and vibes to you, Dan.  I understand what your going though.  This is the first Christmas without a family member for me as well and without going into it, I’m having a hard time with it.  I know it sounds bad but knowing there are others does help–please understand it’s not that I wish that on anyone.

Well, what is everyone having good for Christmas dinner?  Thanks to a friend, I won’t have to cook this year!  Yay!  I was given a very nice gift certificate to the Honey Baked Ham Company!  It’s way to much ham for just Mom and I so I guess I will be taking ham sandwiches to work for the next couple of months to say the least.  I also got a nice green bean Casserole, some sweet potatoes to bake and finely a great cheesecake!  Yum!  I’m looking forward to it.

I'm hoping to get off from work early tomorrow.  My boss is nice enough to offer to bring me home if we do so I won't have to wait for the bus.  Of all the things I have to be grateful this year, a GREAT boss is one the top five.

Congrats to Panni who passed the  driving test!

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May that never happen to you!  My best advise is what I tell people--"If you don't like the way I drive--STAY OFF THE SIDEWALK!"

Lastly this is just for Craig who has a harem--(http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0903/travesmilies/smilie_bauch.gif)

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: td on December 23, 2003, 05:35:15 PM

Oh! Look! Danise posted a picture of herself in her pantaloons!

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Dan-in-Toronto on December 23, 2003, 05:47:06 PM

A memorable Christmas story.

About ten years ago, Gord and I visited his folks in St. Pete's, Florida. It was a dreary and chilly Christmas day, and we decided to take a walk while G's parents waited by the phone. The downtown streets were deserted, and in our jackets we headed to the ritzy Vinoy Hotel, bought and divided a NY Times, and strolled through the empty grounds. I was absorbed in the entertainment section, quite a few paces behind Gord, when I sank - literally. I had stepped over the edge of the pool and gone right down into the deep end of the water. Soaked NY Times in hand, I popped to the surface, emerged drenched but intact, and caught up to Gord who hadn't a clue about what had just taken place. A dripping me and a numb Gord retraced our steps, past the pool and gardens, through the hotel lobby, and out the front doors, where we caught a cab.

This is actually a favorite Christmas story because when I told it back home it elicited much mirth, but never from Gord. He appeared sombre over my close call in the deep end of the Vinoy pool on Christmas day.  

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: MusicGuy on December 23, 2003, 06:00:09 PM

Well pardon my lack of chivalry, but I hadn't yet officially wished all of our natally celebrating boys...

a very large and kimletish...


HAPPY BIRTHDAY......YEA !!

there, now I don't feel quite such a louse.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: MusicGuy on December 23, 2003, 06:05:40 PM

You have no idea how I hate to have to ask this question here,  but......here goes;

I have used a few of the devices on the "post" page, such as the "glow" and moving "marquee" features.  I do it by highlighting a word or section, and then clicking on the icon for glow or marquee.

But when I highlight a section and then click on the "font size" icon, nothing happens.  I don't see anywhere to specify a larger font size, and when I preview it it just has extra command words right along with my original text.

In other words,  I can't successfully seem to make anything bigger.  Even though, god knows, I get enough spam email offering to make everything bigger!

Help?? ???   ???   :o

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: MusicGuy on December 23, 2003, 06:06:55 PM

And now, I must think about foodstuffs for tonight....

I have no idea !

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Tomovoz on December 23, 2003, 06:31:37 PM

So you are the one forwarding that spam MusicGuy! I still need proof that it works before I invest anthing. I have just started getting some unsolicited garbage which states that I signed up for such with my email address. I actually get very little spam.
I don't even try for "smiley faces" in posts. I have enough trouble proofreading without trying anything remotely complicated.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: td on December 23, 2003, 06:32:21 PM

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I have used a few of the devices on the "post" page, such as the "glow" and moving "marquee" features.  I do it by highlighting a word or section, and then clicking on the icon for glow or marquee.

But when I highlight a section and then click on the "font size" icon, nothing happens.  I don't see anywhere to specify a larger font size, and when I preview it it just has extra command words right along with my original text.

MusicGuy, I just change the number next to the size, and all seems to work. . .

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Tomovoz on December 23, 2003, 06:38:20 PM

Good story Dan. My wandered from there to a scene in "Gods and Monsters". It is a Christmas and one should have a few Christmas or other delights running though their mind.
td: Are you referring to the spam emails or to the font size.?

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: td on December 23, 2003, 06:43:40 PM

I'm referring to the FONT SIZE, silly!

I don't get spam. . .I use MailWasher, freeware available at www.mailwasher.net (http://www.mailwasher.net).

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Michael on December 23, 2003, 06:49:31 PM

I wish I had a memorable Christmas, but since I am Christmasly challenge I do not have one to offer. But I have seen more Christmas themed movies,andChristmas TV Specials and know more Christmas Carols/Songs than I have Chanukah related. One day I hope I will be able to relate.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Jrand73 on December 23, 2003, 06:49:46 PM

DR DANISE what lovely animations in your post!  

The Wonderful World of Danise in living color at HHW!

Tomorrow is Christmas Eve day and MR BK has promised that his guests will be posting during the party.....it will be almost like being there!

I think we should all put on our party hats and sit near our computers!  

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Michael on December 23, 2003, 06:49:59 PM

Quote from: td on December 23, 2003, 06:43:40 PM

I'm referring to the FONT SIZE, silly!

I don't get spam. . .I use MailWasher, freeware available at www.mailwasher.net (http://www.mailwasher.net).

I recommend it too

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Michael on December 23, 2003, 06:53:16 PM

The other day I was asking about Queen Size Beds. Today i started shopping for them. Anyone have a perference for Serta and others. Hard to chose my lying on them for a minute or two.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: td on December 23, 2003, 06:57:56 PM

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I recommend it too

hmmm. . .what was that old commercial:  "Manly, yes, but I like it, too."

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Tomovoz on December 23, 2003, 06:58:44 PM

Thanks guys. I have just installed the washing machine. I should now have beautiful clean spam.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Andrea on December 23, 2003, 07:15:34 PM

Ah.. and because I think I forgot to do so..

happy birthday, les boys

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Jennifer on December 23, 2003, 07:21:36 PM

DR Danise: I love that harem smiley. Do tell where you found it please.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Jennifer on December 23, 2003, 07:25:19 PM

Hey there are a couple of ways to increase font size. One is using the "WYSIWYG" button.

And the other is what the other DRs said, they simply change the number on the font size (by simply changing the 2 to a larger number where it says <size=2>.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Matt H. on December 23, 2003, 07:53:44 PM

Back from seeing THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING, and it is quite beautifully made, emotionally very moving if you got at all involved with the previous two chapters (I cried on three separate occasions during the film), and deserving of all the praise and business it's received thus far.

If I had a slight criticism, it was a lulling first hour where I found myself having to jolt myself awake two or three times. Things heat up immensely after that, but I did find the first 45 minutes a trifle slow.

Glad to be here reading all these lovely posts.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Matt H. on December 23, 2003, 07:59:41 PM

I had planned to go see COLD MOUNTAIN on Saturday, but I have a party that night (early New Year's/birthday party combination that a friend is throwing for himself), so it may be Sunday or Monday before I can make it to the theater to see it.

There were probably a half dozen previews before LOTR: TROTK, and honestly there was not a SINGLE film that I had the least interest in seeing. Some were advertising films coming this summer and others were for this spring, but NONE of them held any interest for me.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Matt H. on December 23, 2003, 08:42:41 PM

Well, off to bed now. Looking forward to a relaxing Christmas Eve: already have the DVD selected for it: TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A. Isn't that a cheery and holiday-spirited movie?  ;D

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: George on December 23, 2003, 08:43:49 PM

Quote from: Tomovoz on December 23, 2003, 06:31:37 PM

So you are the one forwarding that spam MusicGuy! I still need proof that it works before I invest anthing. I have just started getting some unsolicited garbage which states that I signed up for such with my email address. I actually get very little spam....

Recently I've started getting sexually explicit e-mail that says this exact same thing!  I NEVER signed up for this sort of thing (well, not with my REGULAR e-mail address  ::) ) and CERTAINLY NOT the kind of stuff that I've been getting  :o !

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Tomovoz on December 23, 2003, 09:06:08 PM

Our Common link is HHW George, Now we really know what BK does for a living.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: S. Woody White on December 23, 2003, 09:08:38 PM

It had to happen.  One of our Christmas Tree ornaments has broken.

 :'(

It's my own danged fault.  I turned the wrong way, into the tree instead of away, and down the glass ball fell.  Of course, it was an ornament from the Grand Canyon.

 :'( :'(

The good news is that it wasn't one of the Grand Canyon bells, which I much prefer.  And at least it was my doing, and not the dogs, which could have incurred much wrath.

But still...

 :'( :'( :'(

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: George on December 23, 2003, 09:19:12 PM

I just realized that I hadn't responded to the Topic of the Day, yet :o :  My favorite Christmas memories of Christmases past.  Both weren't actually ON Christmas days, but in December.

In 1995, I went with a local theater group on my first, and so far only, trip to New York.  We were there from December 26th through January 1st.  It was fabulous!  :D  I saw Victor/Victoria with Julie Andrews; Sunset Boulevard with Betty Buckley; Swinging On a Star:  The Johnny Burke Musical; and Robeson, a one-man (well, one actor and one piano player) show with Avery Brooks telling and singing the life story of Paul Robeson.

Several of us also got to be at a taping of "Regis and Kathy Lee" (my forehead was on national television!).  Kathy Lee was on vacation but Joy Philbin was Regis' co-host.  And I spent over $500 on records and CDs...including the LONDON cast recordings of 1776 and Children of Eden which I had never heard of (I should've gone to Footlight first...didn't know about it until too late.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: George on December 23, 2003, 09:24:02 PM

The other memorable trip during December was two years ago.  My sister, my niece and I went to London (also first and so far only time).  We saw Starlight Express; the first two acts of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (had to leave early) with Frances O'Connor, Brendan Fraser (yum) and Ned Beatty; and Kiss Me, Kate with the WSMA Brent Barrett (yum and double yum!) and Marin Mazie!

I didn't spend as much money in London as I did in New York, but I got the Japanese cast recordings to Disney's Beauty and the Beast and ALW's The Phantom of the Opera as well as the London cast recording of Sherlock Holmes and the original (I don't know where) cast recording of A Saint She Ain't as well as several others.  Great recordings, all!

I took a lot of pictures in both New York and London.  Two of my favorites in New York were of Julie Andrews coming out the stage door of V/V with a baseball cap that had the logo of the recently (in 1995) not-transferred-to-Broadway production of Company and a picture of Betty Buckley after SB with all of the kids from the theater group around her.

In London, I was able to get pictures and autographs of Marin Mazzie, Nancy Anderson, Michael Berresse and Nicolas Colicos (he's real attractive up close)!  The only sad part was that the WSMA Brent Barrett didn't come out the stage door (if out of the theater at all) before I had to leave.  :'(

Those were my two most memorable Christmases.  

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Jason on December 23, 2003, 09:26:14 PM

Hey, y'all! Howdy from Kentucky! I got home just fine and I have supped on homemade chicken with noodles, snickerdoodle cookies and Krispy Kreme donuts. YUM.

This Christmas may prove to be one of the more memorable as my brother--oh, boy my brother--has the flu. We're still unsure as to whether he will be joining us at my grandparents' house on Thursday...if he's still sick, my dad will stay here with him and mom and I will go to Lexington for the day to see the g-rents. :-\

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: George on December 23, 2003, 09:28:03 PM

I must be off so I'll say goodnight now:  "Goodnight Now!"

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Tomovoz on December 23, 2003, 09:32:57 PM

Happy Chirstmas Jason. Is there such a thing as a "Kentucky Bluebird" or it just a Hal David invention? (Message To Michael/Martha)

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Tomovoz on December 23, 2003, 09:37:38 PM

Good night George. Stay away from the Washington cow which has made the news broadcasts in OZ.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: bk on December 23, 2003, 09:40:44 PM

Man, I'm exhausted.  I managed to get out of work by five-thirty, did the last of my marketing, picked up the laundry, and have been making ready ever since.  I'll do a bit of cooking in a little while, just a little while.  Meanwhile, I am so enamored of all these excellent posts.  What care I if there are errant and truant when we have such posts as these.  I care not.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: MusicGuy on December 23, 2003, 09:46:21 PM

DR Jason --   Enjoy your visit, eat lots of good stuff, and return safely.  Hugs are sent your way.

DR Tom-Oz --  Now don't think you can go blaming me for the colorful and exotic nature of your email Inbox !!  

DR esteemed and culinary BK --  Have a grand old time cooking and schussing and stirring and plotzing...etc.  We will be with you in spirit tomorrow evening.

Good night all.........

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: td on December 23, 2003, 10:08:56 PM

For all the dear readers in this holiday season:

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Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Tomovoz on December 23, 2003, 10:18:25 PM

Thanks td, Very cute. Have a wonderful Christmas. (I bought my sister a copy of "AI" for Christmas).

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 23, 2003, 10:46:11 PM

Good evening!

Greetings from Richmond.  The drive back was OK.  It rained the whole time, and there was a lot more traffic than I'm normally used to at that time of day - I guess all the holiday travellers.  There were also a LOT of trucks, semi's and 16-wheelers.  However, the rain did get pretty heavy a few times, and I noticed small "convoys" parked on the side of the highway every now and then.  In any case, I made it home safe and sound, and I'm actually kind of tired, and will most likely be turning in sooner rather than later.

Tonight's show was fun.  There was definitely an air of "we're about to get two days off" in the air.  The show wasn't rushed, but everyone just seemed to be in very good spirits, and the pacing did seem a little quicker tonight.  -Of course, it could have just been the Holiday Spirit.

-And the young man who got stiffed by his Secret Santa yesterday made out pretty well tonight - chocolates, ornaments, temporary tattoos, stuffed animals, etc.   :D

During the post-show curtain speech for the fundraising drive, they introduced one of the administrators from Food & Friends, as well as one of the original "founders" of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.  -And I'm pretty sure we broke the $20,000 level with tonight's collection.  Thank you, Arena Stage audiences!

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 23, 2003, 10:51:18 PM

As for how I'm going to spend my Christmas Eve Day, it looks like I'll be helping Steve, my ex, do his Christmas shopping.  ALL of his Christmas shopping.  He's been so swamped at work, as well as with his work for two of the local choral groups, that he hasn't had any time to get out there and shop.  So... Tomorrow should be interesting... and it will be nice spending some time with him too.  However, he does know that he's mainly doing the "gift card" thing, so that should make things a bit easier.

Of course, we'll see what time I end up waking up...

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 23, 2003, 10:53:37 PM

OH! OH! OH!

-That's HO! HO! HO! backwards.

DR Tomovoz - You're package was waiting for me when I got back to my apartment tonight.  Thank you very much!  I love the calendar!  Do I have to pick a favorite month?  -And are there "Footie" matches in August? ;)

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Tomovoz on December 23, 2003, 11:07:31 PM

DR Jose. Good news. Indeed there are football matches in August. My nephew is Public Relations officer (press liason or something) for one of the major Australian rules teams. It may be able to organise a tour of the change rooms at an suitable (!) time.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Panni on December 23, 2003, 11:14:56 PM

Saw Jim Sheridan's IN AMERICA tonight. A lovely, moving film.  I highly recommend it.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: bk on December 23, 2003, 11:18:46 PM

I am dicing and slicing and slicing and dicing.  I've never cooked late at night before.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Tomovoz on December 23, 2003, 11:22:06 PM

Sounds like dance steps to me BK. Square Dancing perhaps.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 23, 2003, 11:24:40 PM

Quote from: bk on December 23, 2003, 11:18:46 PM

I am dicing and slicing and slicing and dicing.  I've never cooked late at night before.

Welcome to my club, BK!

One of the reasons I like baking at night is that I get to go to bed with the smells of chocolate, cinnamon, almonds, etc. in the air.  Guarantees sweet dreams!

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: Panni on December 23, 2003, 11:26:48 PM

Just read the earlier posts. Thank you to all who congratulated me on the DMV victory.

Title: Re:DANCING LADIES AND LEAPING LORDS
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 23, 2003, 11:34:26 PM

Well, I'm off to Slumber-Land...  Goodnight.