Haines His Way
Archives => Archive 1 => Topic started by: bk on December 25, 2003, 12:03:33 AM
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Well, you've read the notes, you're ready to post, so what in tarnation are you waiting for. Let's have the best Christmas, shall we?
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Promised photos. Here's dear readers Jay, Panni and Charles Pogue, together again.
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More in the morning.
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Good Morning!
Merry Christmas!
I'm glad I waited to post - I probably would have been locked out of the yesterday's topic - and I probably would have not copied my post before hitting Post. -Then I'd be spouting profanities like the father in A Christmas Story.
I ended up heading over to a friends house for a small gathering, and we were watching the "24 Hours of A Christmas Story" on TNT too. What a wonderful movie, and one of the few I do not tire of seeing time and again. It was a nice gathering, and it was nice being among some friendly vibes on Christmas Eve.
On the way back home, I decided to take the scenic route. I headed into the city so that I could see the Richmond Skyline all outlined in Christmas Lights - our version of the Grand Illumination. I then headed down to the James Center where every year they set up this whole display of lighted animals and trees. So beautiful - I just wish I had my camera with me. And then I made the drive down Monument Avenue. Monument Avenue is not only the home to various monuments as the name implies, but it is also lined with some very grand homes. And these grand homes have some wonderful light and tree displays. Many have 10-12 foot high trees in their front room - you can see them through the big windows. Some even have trees on their second floor. Then there are the decorated trees outside. My favorite year after year is this one display where the owners have used gold and yellow lights, and the lights are draped in such a way that it looks like the tree is dripping drops of golden fire. One house even had a bunch of red lights bordering their grand staircase - a very Christmas-y red carpet. Magical.
-And then I went to 7-11 and got a Big Bite and a donut - I was hungry!
Oh, and I was lucky enough to look up in the sky to see a few fireworks going off (even though they were most likely illegal). ;)
And now I sit here... still smiling. Still thankful.
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BK, Jay, Panni/Anna, Charles Pogue, et other DRs who were in attendance, as well as the Friends of BK and/or DRs... Sounds like you had a very wonderful time. Quite the partay! I look forward to more reports, and more pictures!
Ain't H/Ks and DRs grand? Gotta love 'em!
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DR Jason - Sounds like you cleaned up this Christmas! Did you leave enough room in your luggage to take back all your "loot"? ;-) Continue to enjoy all the good eats - especially the chicken and banana croquettes!
-Ain't families grand? Gotta love 'em!
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DR MattH - The get-together I went to tonight was very impromptu too. I was actually chatting with some friends on-line, and someone mentioned that they were having some people over for some food and drink... So...
Ain't' friends grand? Gotta love 'em!
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DR MusicGuy - Thanks for sharing your Christmas Eve "itinerary" with us. There truly is no place like home... with family.
Ain't loved ones grand? Gotta love 'em!
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I've been home for almost two hours now and had a wonderful time at my parents' place with my sister, niece and my sister's boyfriend. ;D Dinner was aufschnit (sp?), which is basically German cold cuts (my mom is German). It was very simple, just serve yourself, and quite good. My sister made a chocolate cake (from a recipe, not a box!) and I made a chocolate glaze to go over it. I also brought a pecan pie (bought, but very good) and my sister also bought a peach pie. No one ate the peach pie...yet. I guess that that'll be saved for dinner tonight!
A lot of presents were opened and I received some nice gifts (no clothes, though--I'm not sad ;)). My niece gave me a giant Kermit the Frog Pez dispenser. It's over a foot tall! When you lift the head it plays the theme to "The Muppet Show." And it doesn't dispense individual Pez candies, it dispenses entire rolls of Pez candies! Pretty cool.
My parents bought me tickets to see Sarah Brightman in concert in Seattle! I have to take my mom...I certainly don't mind...and the tickets came with a parking voucher for free parking. I also got a lot of money. That's never not needed! ;D
After the opening of the gifts, all of us except for Mom who went to sleep on the couch (she said that she only had three hours of sleep this morning!), played Phase 10. That's a fun card game. Kind of like rummy or gin rummy but with special cards designed for the game, not your regular deck of cards. You have to make patterns like two sets of three AND a run of three...or nine cards in a row...or seven cards of one color. It takes a long time to play, especially the more people you play with. We actually didn't finish the game, but will tomorrow.
Hope everyone is doing well! And it sounds like a great time was had by all at your party, BK! :D
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-While driving back home tonight, looking in wonder at all the colored lights, the trees, the sky (and the fireworks)... The pics that DR ladodgerjon popped into my head. What a wonderful time of year to be born! To be born during such a festive and thankful time of the year. So much love all around.
Right Now -
"Baby Jack" does not know hate.
He does not know revenge.
He does not know jealousy.
He does not know war.
He does not know malice.
He does not know ignorance.
He does not know indifference.
Let Us Hope -
That "Baby Jack" will never know hate.
That he will never know revenge.
That he will never know jealousy.
That he will never know war.
That he will never know malice.
That he will never know ignorance.
That he will never know indifference.
Let Us Insure -
That "Baby Jack" will never learn hate.
That he will never learn revenge.
That he will never learn jealousy.
That he will never learn war.
That he will never learn malice.
That he will never learn ignorance.
That he will never learn indifference.
Let us Hope that "Baby Jack" will continue to know Love.
That he will learn Love.
And learn how to Love.
And may All of us continue to know Love.
To learn Love.
And how to Love.
And to accept Love.
Peace.
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Ain't children grand?
All together now...
Gotta Love 'em!
-Merry Christmas to All, and to All a Goodnight...
Goodnight.
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Have yourself a Merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on our troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a Merry little Christmas
Make the yuletide *
From now on our troubles will be miles away
Once again as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us will be near to us once more
Through the years we all will be together
If the fates allow
Hanging a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself a Merry little Christmas now
Interesting how the meaning of this word has changed over the years. Can take the song in a totally different direction.
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Ev'rywhere you go;
Take a look in the five-and-ten, glistening once again
With candy canes and silver lanes aglow.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas,
Toys in ev'ry store,
But the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be
On your own front door.
A pair of hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots
Is the wish of Barney and Ben;
Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk
Is the hope of Janice and Jen;
And Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Ev'rywhere you go;
There's a tree in the Grand Hotel, one in the park as well,
The sturdy kind that doesn't mind the snow.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas;
Soon the bells will start,
And the thing that will make them ring is the carol that you sing
Right within your heart.
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Pine cones and Holly Berries
Popcorn for you, apples for me
Red striped candy, nut cracker handy
Kettle a-bubbleing hot as can be.
snow clouds hang low and threatening
Maybe in won't, praying it may
the brightest fireplace glows in every face
Waiting for Christmas day.
There'll be walk-a-round songs and
talk-a-round songs
Songs of the inn and stable.
There'll be morning time songs and
evening time songs
And grace at every table.
And Jingle bells will jingle all the way all day
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Hey, maybe I’ll dye my hair
Maybe I’ll move somewhere
Maybe I’ll get a car
Maybe I’ll drive so far
They’ll all lose track
Me, I’ll bounce right back
Maybe I’ll sleep real late
Maybe I’ll lose some weight
Maybe I’ll clear my junk
Maybe I’ll just get drunk on apple wine
Me, I’ll be just
Fine and dandy
Lord it’s like a hard candy christmas
I’m barely getting through tomorrow
But still I won’t let
Sorrow bring me way down
I’ll be fine and dandy
Lord it’s like a hard candy christmas
I’m barely getting through tomorrow
But still I won’t let
Sorrow get me way down
Hey, maybe I’ll learn to sew
Maybe I’ll just lie low
Maybe I’ll hit the bars
Maybe I’ll count the stars until dawn
Me, I will go on
Maybe I’ll settle down
Maybe I’ll just leave town
Maybe I’ll have some fun
Maybe I’ll meet someone
And make him mine
Me, I’ll be just
Fine and dandy
Lord it’s like a hard candy christmas
I’m barely getting throung tomorrow
But still I won’t let
Sorrow bring me way down
I’ll be fine and dandy
Lord it’s like a hard candy christmas
I’m barely getting through tomorrow
But still I won’t let
Sorrow bring me way down
I’ll be fine and dandy
Lord it’s like a hard candy christmas
I’m barely getting through tomorrow
But still I won’t let
Sorrow bring me way down
’cause I’ll be fine
(I’ll be fine)
Oh, I’ll be fine
When I was living and was doing my Broadway show for CJAD I wanted to use this song for the Christmas show, but was not allowed to as it was thought to have sexual references. I explained that it had nothing to do with it. Just that the girls were going to have a sad christmas as they were out of a job and they were all going their seoarate ways.
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Haul out the holly;
Put up the tree before my spirit falls again.
Fill up the stocking,
I may be rushing things, but deck the halls again now.
For we need a little Christmas
Right this very minute,
Candles in the window,
Carols at the spinet.
Yes, we need a little Christmas
Right this very minute.
It hasn't snowed a single flurry,
But Santa, dear, we're in a hurry;
So climb down the chimney;
Put up the brightest string of lights I've ever seen.
Slice up the fruitcake;
It's time we hung some tinsel on that evergreen bough.
For I've grown a little leaner,
Grown a little colder,
Grown a little sadder,
Grown a little older,
All:
And I need a little angel
Sitting on my shoulder,
Need a little Christmas now.
Mame:
Haul out the holly;
Well, once I taught you all to live each living day.
All:
Fill up the stocking,
Young Patrick:
But Auntie Man, it's one week from Thanksgiving Day now.
All:
But we need a little Christmas
Right this very minute,
Candles in the window,
Carols at the spinet.
Yes, we need a little Christmas
Right this very minute.
Agnes:
It hasn't snowed a single flurry,
But Santa, dear, we're in a hurry;
Ito:
So climb down the chimney;
Put up the brightest string of lights I've ever seen.
All:
Slice up the fruitcake;
It's time we hung some tinsel on that evergreen bough.
For we need a little music,
Need a little laughter,
Need a little singing
Ringing through the rafter,
And we need a little snappy
"Happy ever after,"
Need a little Christmas now.
Need a little Christmas now.
Just don't try to imagine Lucille Ball singing this song.
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Keep Christmas with you
All through the year,
When Christmas is over,
You can keep it near
Think of this Christmas day
When Christmas is far away
Keep Christmas with you
All through the year,
When Christmas is over,
Save some Christmas cheer
These precious moments,
Hold them very dear
And keep Christmas with you
All through the year
Christmas means the spirit of giving
Peace and joy to you,
The goodness of loving,
The gladness of living;
These are Christmas too
So, keep Christmas with you
All through the year,
When Christmas is over,
Save some Christmas cheer
These precious moments,
Hold them very dear
And keep Christmas with you
All through the year
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Christmas children peep into Christmas windows
See a world as pretty as a dream
Christmas trees and toys
Christmas hopes and joys
Christmas puddings rich with Christmas cream
Christmas presents shine in the Christmas windows
Christmas presents tied with pretty bows
[Kids:] Wonderin' what's inside, what delights may hide
But till' Christmas morning no one knows
Little boy: Won't it be exciting if it snows
I suppose (I suppose) that children everywhere (everywhere)
Will say a Christmas prayer
Till Santa brings, their Christmas things
Christmas children live in a Christmas daydream
Waiting for the magic to unfold
[Kids:] Wondrous things to eat, every Christmas treat
Which are not the Christmas pot of gold
Hypnotizes children young and old
I suppose (I suppose) that children everywhere (everywhere)
Will say a Christmas prayer
Till Santa brings, their Christmas things
Christmas children hunger for Christmas morning
Christmas days are wonders to behold
[Kids:] Young ones dreams come true
Not so young ones too
We believe that story we've been told
Christmas is for children young and old
Christmas Children
Sing a Christmas Carol (Christmas children live in a Christmas daydream)
Sing a Christmas Carol (Christmas children live in a Christmas daydream)
Sing a Christmas Carol (Christmas children live in a Christmas daydream)
Sing a Christmas Carol
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The sun is shining
The grass is green
The orange and palm trees sway.
I've never seen such a day
In Beverly Hills LA.
But it's December the 24th
And I am longing to be up North.
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know.
Where the treetops glisten,
And children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow.
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write.
May your days be merry and bright.
And may all your Christmases be white.
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Merry Christmas Happy Holidays
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
Merry christmas Happy Holidays
Oh yeah
We've been waiting all year for this night
And the snow is glistening on the trees outside
And all the stockings are hung by the fireside
waiting for Santa to arrive
And all the love will show
'cus everybody knows
It's Christmas time and all the kids will see
The gifts under the tree
It's the best time of year
For the family
CHORUS
It's a wonderful feeling
with the love in the room
from the floor to the ceiling
It's that time of year
Christmas time is here
And with the blessings from above
God sends you his love
And everythings ok
Merry Christmas Happy Holidays
Merry christmas Happy Holidays
Bells are ringing It's time to scream and shout
and everybodys playings
'cus schools out
Celebrating special times we've shared
Happiness 'cus love is in the air
and all the love will show
'cus everybody knows
It's Christmas time and all the kids will see
The gifts under the tree
It's the best time of year
For the family
CHORUS
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
No matter what your holiday
It's a time to celebrate
Put your worries aside
And open up your mind
see the world right by your side
CHORUS
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Warbucks
I know the Depression's depressing
Grace
The carols are stilled
The stored aren't filled
Warbucks
And the windows are minus the dressing
Grace
The children don't grin
The Santa's are thin
Grace and Warbucks
And I've heard a terrible rumour
No goodwill no cheer
Warbucks
But we'll get a new deal for Christmas
This year
Annie and Orphans
The snowflakes are frighting of falling
Molly
And oh, what a fix
No peppermint sticks!
Warbucks
And all through the land folks are bawling
Grace
And filled with despair
'Cause cupboards are bare
Warbucks
But Santa's got brand new assistants
There's nothing to fear
They're bringing a new deal deal for Christmas
This year.
Servants
Bong, bong, bong, bong
Bong, bong, bong, bong
Roosevelt
On Farley and Perkins
On Ikes and Wallace
On Monganthau and Cummings.
All
Fill our pockets with dollars
Roosevelt
On Roper and Swanson
Roosevelt and Warbucks
Get along Cordell Hull
Orphans
Get along giddy up
Men
Call your committee up
Women
Build every city up
All
Cheer every kiddy up
Fill every stocking with laughter
We haven't got room for any more gloom
Let's ring every bell from it's rafter
Warbucks
And chime cross the land
Annie
Tomorrow's at hand
Warbucks
Those happy days that we were promised.
Roosevelt
Are finally here
All
We're getting a new deal for Christmas
We're getting a new deal for Christmas
We're getting a new deal for Christmas
We're getting a new deal for Christmas
Christmas
This year
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..........and of course there is one in every crowd
I can't think of anything that's dumber
To a grouch, Christmas is a bummer!
Beaming faces everywhere, happiness is in the air
I'm telling you, it isn't fair!
I hate Christmas!
People loaded with good will, giving presents, what a thrill
That slushy nonsense makes me ill
I hate Christmas!
I'd rather have a holiday like normal grouches do
Instead of getting presents, they take presents back from you
Heh heh
Here comes Santa, girls and boys
So, who needs that big red noise!
I'll tell him where to put his toys
I hate Christmas!
(spoken): And if you want the truth, I ain't so crazy about Thanksgiving or Labor Day either!
Christmas carols to be sung, decorations to be hung
Oh, yeah? Well, I stick out my tongue!
I hate Christmas!
Christmas bells play loud and strong
Hurts my ears, all that ding dong
Besides it goes on much too long
I hate Christmas!
I'd rather have a holiday with a lot less joy and flash
With a lot less cheerful smiling, and a lot more dirty trash, yeah!
Christmas Day is almost here
When it's over, then I cheer
I'm glad it's only once a year
I hate Christmas!
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Well I am off to work. Have a great day everyone!!!
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A joyous Christmas to everyone.
And I'll extend early New Year's wishes. Gord and I will be spending the day with his family (London, Ont.), and then heading to Bayfield (near Stratford) till probably New Year's Day.
Words can't express the gift that HHW has been.
A wonderful, healthy, and safe holiday week to everyone. See you in 04.
Loved the songs. Loved the party picture.
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Thanks BK, for the lovely photo of three very lovely Hainsies/Kimlets!
More! More! More!
Did you have the camera ready when Guy made his appearance? ? ?
Where are the photos of the lovely food? ? ?
MERRY, MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! ! !
. . .and now, I'm off to listen to WICKED once or twice again; then it's the standing rib roast, baked yams and sugar snap/snow peas for Christmas dinner.
Toss in a couple of BK-produced holiday albums, Barbara Cook, Michael Ball, Julie Andrews, Manhattan Transfer and Elaine Paige music, too. . .
Stir in a serving (on dvd) of SCROOGE. . .
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. . .and speaking of Elaine Paige:
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Merry Christmas, everyone.
Santa was good. Got a nice pair of new shoes and a few odds and ends like a combo clock/am-fm radio/nature sounds contraption, plus a portable ionic breeze personal air purifier (!!!), the 2002 set of state coins (something we started several years ago), and a JFK commemorative coin. The coins are all vividly colorized (or whatever one would call it). All that, plus the first-class airline tickets and a few odds and ends I've picked up/out for myself along the way, and Christmas has been good!
I sincerely hope all are well and healthy on this fine day!
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The day is here at last!
I got my YOU BET YOUR LIFE DVD's, I am so happy, a few other DVD's....
And the gifts I gave were much appreciated! Hurray....LA FOX is having an I LOVE LUCY marathon today....edited episodes, but still fun to see....Lucy is about to go down the staircase!
Here is a link to the "Singing Christmas Tree."
http://www.wilstar.net/xmas/xmasjuke.htm (http://www.wilstar.net/xmas/xmasjuke.htm)
Enjoy my Christmas icon today....tomorrow it changes.
Thanks for the lyrics MS...and thanks for all the pictures last night, DR. Oh my!
Looking forward to all the party pics and conversations today!
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GREAT PICTURE OF DRs PANNI,CHARLESPOGUE, and JAY!!!
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God bless us, everyone!
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Merry Christmas from Lucy, Gary, Lucie, and Desi Jr! :-*
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Celebrity Christmas Greetings!!! ;D
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MERRY CHRISTMAS esteemed, joyous, sated, well-fed, and elfish [size=10]BK[/size] --
Congratulations on what sounds like a "marvelous party" (and a yule Noel Coward reference). Our little quiet evening was very nice.
DR Kerry gave me a box of yummy looking imported gingersnaps (of which he promises to eat none), and he surprised me by giving me a beautiful small framed pastel drawing that I had seen earlier in the year and really liked. It was drawn by an artist friend of his. I also got a very cool tie with wonderful John Held figures all over it....kind of an orchestra/musical theme, and very 30s New Yorker magazine looking.
Also, like DR Jason, my mom gave me a brand new digital camera and our friend Al gave me a lot of the "add-on goodies" that go with it.
One of the add-ons was a greatly increased capacity memory card that hand hold tons of memory......Kerry has been trying to figure out how to plug it into my head all morning. ;)
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and DR Jack -- I want to see the envelope from the divine Ms. Storm addressing that pic to all of us H/Ks. I think she had a little help from Indiana!!
Merry Christmas to you Jack.
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We have to get ready to drive north (about 1 3/4 hours) to Prescott, to take our nephews their Christmas presents, and visit with more family.
Have a GRAND day, and we'll be back later to look at
LOTS MORE PICTURES........
(hint hint, nudge nudge, wink wink,......eh, BK )
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A very very merry Christmas to all!
bk's partay was lovely. Much laughter, good conversation, delicious food. What's not to like?
It was fun to meet in person DR's Jay, Noel and Joy, and to see DR Charles Pogue and his lovely wife, Julieanne once again. My daughter, who is visiting from school in San Francisco, did not know a soul at the partay, except bk, and still had a wonderful time. ...Which is one indication of what a comfortable, easy atmosphere our charming host provided.
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Uh - your're right DRMusicGuy....but I'm sure she shares the sentiment!
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Good morning and Merry Christmas to one and all! Posters and Lurkers alike.
The Honey Baked Ham is defrosting and in a few hours I will bake the sweet potatos and Green Bean Casserole. Yum!
I'm glad you all had a good time at BK's party.
Hope Santa was good to each and everyone of you.
An ear, you say, Matt H. I thought so. It was to thin to be a tail but my Mom still says that's what it is. I'm not going to agrue--not today anyway! :)
Have a good day all.
Danise
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Good Morning! once again, and Merry Christmas, DRs!
As for what I got for Christmas this year, I'll have a better idea of my "inventory" once I head back up to Fairfax in a little bit and spend the day with my family. So far, however, I did get a nice handheld percussion/heat massager thingy. And I also picked up a pair of those around the head ear-muffs for my trip to NYC in January.
So, I'll report back later once I'm back up in Fairfax.
-I'm watching The Color Purple on HBO right now... Which means I'll be bawling like a baby in about 40 minutes or so... And getting very misty-eyed a few times in between now and then. ;)
Happy Holidays!
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I'm up a little earlier than the lovely wife, Julieanne, so before she rouses and we commence Christmas (ripping off the wrapping paper on among other gifts, this intriguing package from Mr. BK that I am most curious about), I thought I'd reiterate my delight with regard to BK's partay last night. Thanks ever so for including us, Mr. Kimmel! We had a swellegant time... delish food (including wonderfully tasty desserts contributed from H/Ks, Jose and Sandra and Laura) and charming company. I believe the lovely wife has bonded with Ms. Deutsch tighter than Siamese Twins and we both enjoyed ourselves immensely. I especially enjoyed touring the house with something eye-catching on every wall and corner. I particularly covet the original Cornell Woolrich manuscript. We came home and decided to watch REMEMBER THE NIGHT with Fred McMurray and Babs Stanwyck (as the lesser-seen alternative to your average over-exposed Christmas fare), but your do had completely tuckered Julieanne out and she dozed off while watching. So we went to sleep instead with visions of sugar plums, etc.
Thanks again! Happy Christmas everyone!
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Good morning and Merry Christmas to all the Dear Readers and Dear Lurkers.
We had a lovely trip, filled with much fun and laughter. DR Sandra loves her Swedish Chef Hat, and said hat had a lovely time in Las Vegas. Here's a photo of Swedish Chef Hat enjoying the Las Vegas Strip....
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Good morning and Merry Christmas to all the Dear Readers and Dear Lurkers.
We had a lovely trip, filled with much fun and laughter. DR Sandra loves her Swedish Chef Hat, and said hat had a lovely time in Las Vegas. Here's a photo of Swedish Chef Hat enjoying the Las Vegas Strip....
Stunning. Simply stunning!
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A celebrity sighting (sorta)!
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I just got the witty title of today's column! Once again BK is the tops.
Maybe it should be "Christmas Hollywood Babble On"?
PS I am on my lunch break at work.
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What kind of job do you have, Dear Reader Michael Shayne, that you are at work on December 25?
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Merry Christmas! Happy Chanukah! We do it all here. Today Echo will wear her Christmas bandana instead of her Chanukah one.
Jay I love the picture. It looks like I should have stayed in LA a bit longer.
I had the slowest painters on earth and am very happy to be home. Our son will call from Romania today and at the last moment our older son was able to come home for two days. Unfortunately he arrived with the flu.
I hope you all have a great day.
:) :)
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Amont the many nice gifts (incluiding a Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker) I got there was one that Hainsies & Kimlets will probably appreciate. The toosiefromsie was marked To Bill From Miss Mona and the Girls of the Chicken Ranch and it was a big can of Hard Candy!
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Merry Christmas! Happy Chanukah! We do it all here. Today Echo will wear her Christmas bandana instead of her Chanukah one.
Jay I love the picture. It looks like I should have stayed in LA a bit longer.
I had the slowest painters on earth and am very happy to be home. Our son will call from Romania today and at the last moment our older son was able to come home for two days. Unfortunately he arrived with the flu.
I hope you all have a great day.
:) :)
Jane!!! We've missed you here!!! Indeed, you would have had a blast at last night's soiree, and all the attendees would have treasured your presence.
Glad you made it home in one piece. Best wishes to you and yours for a Merry Christmas and a terrific 2004. (And quick recovery from the flu!)
P.S. Did the painters leave a signature on the baseboard?
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Happy Holidays to All! Just got in from my unexpected brunch, and the food was delicious. I am stuffed to the gills (like so much fish, as BK would say), and just want to sit in front of the TV and enjoy some of the great DVDs I got as gifts. I was most excited about LA STRADA, YANKEE DOODLE DANDY, THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD, TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE, and (my gift to myself) THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG.
Will be back again later today after my movie break.
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Jane!!! We've missed you here!!! Indeed, you would have had a blast at last night's soiree, and all the attendees would have treasured your presence.
Glad you made it home in one piece. Best wishes to you and yours for a Merry Christmas and a terrific 2004. (And quick recovery from the flu!)
P.S. Did the painters leave a signature on the baseboard?
You are so sweet. And yes, the painters left their signature on the baseboard in the form of uneven lumpy painting along with paint on the new carpet. I’m not really an idiot. The plan was to put the carpet in after they painted, but they took SO LONG I had to go ahead with the carpet.
But now I am home and drinking incredible hot chocolate. For Chanukah I received chocolate from an Armenian store in Portland. Keith steamed sweetened milk for me then I added my Ghirardelli chocolate cocoa mix, topped it with foam then shaved in the chocolate, that just happens to taste like hot chocolate, on top of the foam. Time for seconds.
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Well, I'm up. I slept until ten-thirty, something I just never do, but it's rainy and I just love sleeping whilst the rain gently falls.
Lovely Christmasy posts this morning.
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And now, more photos -
Here is dear reader Panni with our very own Mr. Vinnie "that was good sauce" Cirilli.
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IT'S SNOWING!!! :)
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For two people who just met, Panni and Vinnie have that special glow about them, don't they? But, never fear, that was just a Christmas glow because Vinnie has a lovely girlfriend, our very own Miss Stefanie Fife, who has played cello on nearly every album I've produced.
Here is our next photo:
This is Mr. Sam Lembeck, son of Miss Babara Deutsch, and human being in his own right. In this clever photo, Mr. Lembeck is taking a photo of me.
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Our next photo is our very own Noel and Joy, here from the Eastern Coast of the East. In this clever photo they are sampling the famous BK spaghetti sauce, which is conveniently located on the famous BK spaghetti, which is conveniently located on a festive plastic plate.
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And in our final photo we have Miss Julieanne Pogue on the left, Miss Barbara Deutsch in the middle, and the divoon Miss Joan Ryan on the right.
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And now, more photos -
Here is dear reader Panni with our very own Mr. Vinnie "that was good sauce" Cirilli.
ah... visual proof that Panni/Anna really is the head tart of hhw!
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Lovely photos! All they need is the caption:
Wish you were here!
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Well, of course we wish all Hainsies/Kimlets could have been here.
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What kind of job do you have, Dear Reader Michael Shayne, that you are at work on December 25?
I work for Kinko's. Don't mind the pay me $$$ and now I am home
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Are there any solo pictures of Vinnie so I can put them on Vinnie's very own web page???
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I've been up for about an hour and a half and it's now time for me to take a shower. After that I will put on some clothes appropriate for the weather: it's raining (well, it sounds like it...I haven't opened my windows yet). Then I will go to my sister's for some cinnamon roll french toast. Talk about yummers! She gets Cinnabon (I'm not sure of the spelling) cinnamon rolls with the frosting on the side. She slices them horizontally and makes french toast with the slices. THEN we put the frosting on the hot cinnamon roll french toast. They are very, very, very (that's three verys) rich! It's a good thing that I only have them once a year! ;D
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Before I go, here's a fun Christmas Party game. Guess the Real Titles to these
FRACTURED CHRISTMAS SONG TITLES
(I'll post the answers a little later):
1. Albino Festival
2. U. S. Triplet Rules
3. K. O. the Corridor
4. Zero Holiday Conifer
5. Iced Heroin Dealer
6. Seasonal Eden
7. Catchy Alarms
8. Valentino is a Rosy-schnozzed Ruminant
9. Zero-Decibel Darkness
10. Wee Tom-tom Tot
11. A Miniscule Metropolis of Steel
12. Flashy Southerners
13. Hey-man, the Tribune Fairies Harmonize
14. Lord Pause You Frivolous, Officers
15. ABCDEFGHIJKMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
16. I Eyeballed the Old Lady Smoochin’ with Fuzz Face
17. What I Really Need at the End of a Year is a Set of New Dentures
18. Detergent in the Galaxy
19. Trunk Legumes Cooking on the Coleman
20. Auto-eroticate and Wed a Tiny Noel
21. Jelly Belly’s Making the Metropolis
22. The Arrival Was at the Stroke of Twelve Naturally
23. Jovial Elderly Beautiful Fat Man
24. Troika Tour
25. Things Initiating the Resemblance of a Festival
26. Bridging the Gap and Tunneling the Trees
27. Are We Both Getting the Same Vibes
28. No Swiss Cheese Noontime
29. Knobs Deliverer
30. Kling Klang Stone
31. Game Scene
It's a lot of fun when you have a whole bunch of (sometimes tipsy) people comparing guesses. It's not as easy as it seems even when sober. ;)
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Yes, there are television shows today that STRIVE to be funny. There are "stars" who have television shows who think they are funny. There are "writers" who can't let one story carry a half hour show - they need at least two and sometimes three.
Groucho Marx sat behind a microphone smoking a cigar and talking to two people from the audience - and was funnier than all those other "stars" and "writers" and Calvin Coolidge....put together!
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Well Merry Christmas everyone!
We're having the usual type of christmas at my place. My dad is unhappy cause we didn't get him his scotch (which he can't drink anyway because of his medication), my brother didn't get enough (despite the fact that he got really expensive stuff a few weeks before christmas and is getting his own apartment for when he goes to law school), my mom is thrilled, and I am amazed at how well my family doesn't know me.
Let's see, my dad got two new pairs of pants(Gap), a new sweater (Gap), a bottle of wine, two new caps, a tie, and a key chain.
My brother recieved a new cd, a new shirt (Club Monaco), a hairdryer (my brother is what can be termed a metrosexual), a new book and loads of stuff for his car and computer a few weeks before.
My mom recieved a hat/scarf/mittens set from my brother, Neiges perfume from me/my father, and I got her a mug, as well as two camisoles and a scarf.
I got socks (yeah!), a mcgill hoodie (yeah! I picked it myself), mcgill gym shorts (ditto), two necklaces (returning saturday-- I really don't know what my mom was thinking), a watch from my brother (in the complete opposite style of every watch I've ever worn (??!?) and flowered flannel pjs. Yup, flowered flannel pjs. My mom knew she'd return those so she didn't even bother taking off the tags!
And in an interesting christmas twist, Mr. CYGOPP (or Cyclops) has just given me all his NYC numbers and told me to give him a call and we'd hang out. Oh my oh my oh my!
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I'm trying to decide whether to make the trek over the hill to Nick's house. It's really pouring here and there are just too many loons who are either drunk or on their cell phones and taking the freeways are like asking for trouble. I'll decide in the next hour or so.
Let's hear about more presents, shall we? I got a magnetic dart board. I got a book with pictures of 1,000 record album covers (great book!), I got candy galore, I got a Felix the Cat clock (or maybe it's not the actual Felix but just a clever recreation).
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THEY SHALL HAVE MUSIC!
Well, one of our best Christmas presents, if not the best present, was the treasure-trove of music Mr. Kimmel laid on us. Oh, how you must have laughed last night, Mr. Kimmel, when looking at the artwork (of Mr. Tony Walton, I realized today) I said, "Yes, I think we have the album that artwork was made for, I think it's on the Unsung Sondheim." No, it was on the Unsung Berlin, which we did not have! Nor did we have the Ultimate Lost In Boston nor the album of NIGHT OF THE HUNTER, which we are looking forward to listening to, since we are both Claibe Richardson fans. We love LOLA and GRASS HARP.
But of all these wonders, maybe my favourite is Guy Haines, A WONDERFUL GUY...a collection of Mr. Haines,who sings his five or six notes that he likes to sing really well and always touches me. His sensitive and smart song selections touch me even more, but maybe credit for that goes to his inimitable producer. Anyway, we shall have a very tuneful Christmas. Thanks so much for the riches, Mr. Kimmel, and again for the swell partay!
Other notable gifts...Santa's Ho! Ho! Ho! gift for the Pogues this year was a five-DVD set of the American Film Theatre...with such gems as Butley, Luther, The Maids, Rhinocerous, and The Iceman Cometh.
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Oh, and from the Pogues I got an incredible original one-sheet poster for - The Fly! That is, Mr. Pogue's The Fly, the only Fly worth talking about, really - in the grand scheme of Fly things.
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I received some lovely scented candles from my son, a set of leopard-spotted dishes from my daughter, and a 5-day trip to California/Nevada and shows galore. We saw Plaid Tidings, A Really Big Shew, and Scrooge.
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Oh, and dear readers Noel and Joy gave me their CD from their wedding.
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BK--I love all the party pics! It sounds like a mahhhvelous party!
Five more days til the Golddiggers of 2004 trip, hehe!
Well Merry Christmas everyone!
And in an interesting christmas twist, Mr. CYGOPP (or Cyclops) has just given me all his NYC numbers and told me to give him a call and we'd hang out. Oh my oh my oh my!
Oh my indeed...the drama of it all...as long as you don't ditch us for CYGOPP in NYC, Andrea!
I got mostly money for Christmas, but also the Wicked OCR, a calendar of Paris street scenes, and a huuuge CD wallet, which I had really needed. I may be going to see Peter Pan later...
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Let us know how Pan is. A friend of mine coached the kids in their acting.
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Oh, I will, BK!
It's all about the Jason Isaacs for me though, hehe.
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Maya, Jason Isaacs was a pretty good friend of mine and Julieanne's, when he was in my movie, Dragonheart. (we both hated the director!) We used to see each other and go out to dinner together whenever we were in London or he was over here with then girlfriend- now wife, Emma. Unfortunately, over the past few years we seem to have drifted apart and we don't hear much from him anymore...but he has been very busy and is now married and has a child. Alas these things happen in the show biz life...but we continue to have fond feelings for him and are still his biggest fans. We're delighted with his success and glad to hear he's terrific in Peter Pan.
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BK--I love all the party pics! It sounds like a mahhhvelous party!
Five more days til the Golddiggers of 2004 trip, hehe!Oh my indeed...the drama of it all...as long as you don't ditch us for CYGOPP in NYC, Andrea!
Nonsense! CYGOPP isn't rich enough for our Golddigger's Trip!
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Mele Kalikimaka!
Or Merry Christmas :)
My first christmas away from the bosom of my family. It was kinda fun. Lots of presents and food...way too much food...gonna have to use supreme discipline to lose what I've gained.
I got Finding Nemo from Tiana, that made me very happy.
We're off to take a walk and try to burn off some of the Christmas calories
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It is POURING rain here. I like it, actually. The streets seem to be totally flooded (I just took a five-minute jaunt to check it out), but thankfully there aren't many cars on them. Back to High Sierra. More Christmas presents posts please.
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Holiday Greetings from Fairfax, VA!
The drive up from Richmond was quite uneventful - thankfully - although there were quite a few other Christmas Day travellers on 95 with me. -Even the traffic reporter was surprised there were so many cars out on the roads. Well, mine is now off the roads, so that should help. It did take me a while to get myself and my stuff together before I headed up. At the semi-last moment, I decided to take a few bags of my cooking - and cookie - supplies with me - especially my good cookie sheets and parchment paper. I won't be back in Richhmond until after the New Year, so I thought I might as well be prepared if the mood hits me - and I'm sure it will.
When I arrived back at my parents house, my parents were still out doing their Christmas Day rounds. My sister-in-law was in the kitchen cooking up a storm - she's making some traditional Puerto Rican dishes - arroz gandules, tostones, and some sort of pumpkin fritter. YUM! My brother, Mike, is in the backyard right now deep-frying another turkey - and he's vowed not to overcook it this time. It wasn't too bad last time, but he's striving for perfection. I've been putting stuff away, assisting in the kitchen when I can, and washing dishes. OH! And I actually held my niece, Alyssa, for about five minutes, and she did NOT cry! Hallelujah! That truly has to be the best Christmas present ever!
As for the other Christmas presents, we're all waiting for tonight. I figured the kids would have ripped into all of theirs by now, but they've just opened a few. My whole family will be at the dinner table in just a few - my parents, the four boys (myself and my three brothers, two nieces, one nephew and a sister-in-law. -And, no, my true love did not deliver those to my doorstep. ;) The big unwrapping will occur after dinner. I spied a few more packages under the tree with my name on them.. hmm... But this Christmas - like last years and the years to come - belongs to the children. It's gonna get crazy!
Well, time for me to put my red sweater on... See you after the feast!
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BK, I too am enjoying the downpour. I only wish I didn't have to go out in it in about another hour. I'd rather throw another Duraflame on the fire and stay in my pajamas and listen to our plethora of tunes or watch one of our DVDs.
But we must go to a dinner. Ah, well...
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My Christmas day was spend away from my partner Colin - we are used to it! I left at 8.00 am for my round of visiting friends in Nursing homes and others. I left Colin home with the dogs - he was not expected to be at his Stepmother's house until midday. He spent the time watching the DVD of "Chess" - Swedish production. My christmas present to him. He loved the production of the show - there are certainly major rewrites and a few songs are shifted or are new. "One Night In Bangkok" is sung in English but the rest of the show is very much in Swedish. Colin's of course does not get much beyond Ikea in his knowledge of Swedish. I am looking forward to seeing it myself.
My own special present was from my niece. Photos of her daughter Juliette (nearly one) wearing crocheted clothing made by her grandmother. My mother did not live to see her grand-daughter Juliette but had made the clothing in "anticipation". The effect of the photo on me was I guess somewhat predictable - with a house full of strangers (my niece's partner's family) it was a good time to escape to put a few things in the car before I became too teary.
I hope everyone is having a day filled with love and wonderful memories.
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We had lots of rain last night! I much prefer it to snow. But it did not make for a fun time trying to get the gifts out of the car.
I had a wonderful surprise today. My sister's husband's sister (the one who lives with her husband and two kids in Nanuvut) called to report on the kids opening their gifts (i had bought them all and mailed them to her).
They are 3 and 8 and still believe in santa. So i had to play along. The 3 year old would not talk to me. And apparently opened each gift with the reaction, "i don't want this". Can you imagine? They were supposed to videotape it.
His favorite gift was a Finding Nemo sound book which he wanted right away (they saw the movie when they were here). And he was thrilled with his scooby doo dvd. I had sent one of those huge scooby pillow pals, which he was riding as a horse.
Must be chaos in that house. But it made me happy to think that they were loving their gifts. Even though their mom paid me for them, I spent much time choosing them and getting sales.
Wow christmas day is lonely. There is nothing to do!
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Hey Merry Christmas everybody.
DR Tom from Oz, that made me teary.
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Merry Christmas to one and all!
My Gift Inventory:
Stocking -
PEOPLE Magazine (it's a tradition that I get a skanky mag)
Chocoloate Loonies (that's coins to you Yanks)
Toothbrush
Socks
Presents:
A Watch (ooh... ahhhh...)
SIMCITY 4 DELUXE EDITION! :D
Pajamas
A $40 Gift Certifcate to the Gap
Ferreo Rocher Chocolates
Underwear (another weird tradition)
And...
$80 CDN cash and $100 USD!!!
I am one happy gal! :D
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What did everyone have for Christmas dinner?
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We must be on our Christmas dinner break. Just watched High Sierra for the first time - wonderful little movie. It's now not only pouring, the wind has kicked in, although what "in" did to deserve being kicked by the wind is anyone's guess.
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Here they are, the Answers! to the
FRACTURED CHRISTMAS SONG TITLES
(whether you want them or not! ;D )
1. Albino Festival – White Christmas
2. U. S. Triplet Rules – We Three Kings
3. K. O. the Corridor – Deck the Hall
4. Zero Holiday Conifer – Oh Christmas Tree
5. Iced Heroin Dealer – Frosty the Snowman
6. Seasonal Eden – Winter Wonderland
7. Catchy Alarms – Jingle Bells
8. Valentino is a Rosy-Schnozzed Ruminant – Rudolph, the Red-nosed Reindeer
9. Zero-Decibel Darkness – Silent Night
10. Wee Tom-tom Tot – The Little Drummer Boy
11. A Miniscule Metropolis of Steel – Oh Little Town of Bethlehem
12. Flashy Southerners – Silver Bells
13. Hey-man, the Tribune Fairies Harmonize – Hark, the Herald Angels Sing
14. Lord Pause You Frivolous, Officers -- God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
15. ABCDEFGHIJKMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ -- Noel
16. I Eyeballed the Old Lady Smoochin’ with Fuzz Face – I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
17. What I Really Need at the End of a Year is a Set of New Dentures -- All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth
18. Detergent in the Galaxy – Joy to the World
19. Trunk Legumes Cooking on the Coleman – Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire
20. Auto-eroticate and Wed a Tiny Noel – Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
21. Jelly Belly’s Making the Metropolis – Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
22. The Arrival Was at the Stroke of Twelve Naturally – It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
23. Jovial Elderly Beautiful Fat Man – Jolly Old Saint Nicholas
24. Troika Tour – Sleigh Ride
25. Things Initiating the Resemblance of a Festival – It’s Beginning to Look Like Christmas
26. Bridging the Gap and Tunneling the Trees – Over the River and Through the Woods
27. Are We Both Getting the Same Vibes? – Do You Hear What I Hear?
28. No Swiss Cheese Noontime – Oh Holy Night
29. Knobs Deliverer – Handel’s Messiah
30. Kling Klang Stone – Jingle Bell Rock
31. Game Scene – Toyland
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Love #20 George: Merry/Marry.
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Thakns George.....I had about half of them...LOL!
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Despite the pouring rain here in what is otherwise usually sunny Southern California, I ventured out today, Dear Readers. Isn't that exciting? Isn't that too, too?
First off, my synagogue held what I believe will be its first annual December 25th member appreciation brunch, which was well attended and a lot of fun.
I then went to the movies and saw The Company. If you take any pleasure from viewing modern dance, or the artistry of Robert Altman, or young, fit and attractive human specimens of either sex, then you will want to see this film. Neve Campbell, we learn from watching this picture, is quite an accomplished dancer in her own right and does a good job. Malcolm MacDowell is excellent, too, as the eccentric head of the dance company.
The Joffrey Ballet of Chicago--and the process of creating dance--are both showcased beautifully in this film. The direction and cinematography demonstrate a true appreciation of the art form. Though character and plot development get somewhat short schrift in this film, and it contains far fewer plot threads than is typical of an Altman film, it nevertheless is a complete pleasure to watch. In fact, I was taken aback when the credits started to roll, as I was still quite hungry to see more story and more dance.
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It's not the glow you feel
When snow appears
It's not the Christmas card
You've sent for years
Not the joyful sound
When Sleigh bells ring
Or the merry songs
Children sing
That little gift you send
On Christmas Day
Will not bring back the friend
You've turned away
So may I suggest the Secret of Christmas
It's not the things you do
At Christmas time
But the Christmas things you do
All year through.
Okay, Dear Readers:
What's the movie that this song came from?
(I know. It's one that will probably never see the light of day on dvd, too.)
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DR Jay" I was discussing Malcom MacDowell yesterday. (As in "whatever happened to.."). I love the movie where he plays H G Wells. I look forward to seeing "The Company".
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Speaking of dvds. . .
Congrats, BK ! ! ! You made the DVD Savant's List (sorta) in his "favored disc round-up" of 2003:
http://www.dvdtalk.com/dvdsavant/s1076review03.html (http://www.dvdtalk.com/dvdsavant/s1076review03.html)
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While I was innocently minding my own business at the movies (two movies) I was promoted to Head Tart. Is there a pension plan with this job, vacation pay, perks of any kind? If not, I respectfully decline.
As for Christmas presents, I didn't exactly clean up this year - got a few nice things for Hanukah, though. None of my European relatives sent anything - unusual - but it's possible they haven't got my new address.
I got some wonderful CD's from Mr. bk. - a different list from DR Pogue's - including Laurie Beecham's "No One is Alone" which I've been wanting for some time. I'm looking forward to listening to each in the weeks to come.
It's very wet around here. I live in a guest house next to a pool, which looks on the verge of flooding. Oh well, what care I...
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Rainy, rainy, rainy (that is three rainys). I wonder if Sue Raney likes rainy days (and Mondays, for that matter).
I'm now watching Valley of the Dolls and sitting by the fire (conveniently located in my fireplace). Hopefully, we'll be hearing about more presents in the future, this evening, even though it is more fun to hear about presents in the present.
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I'm now watching Valley of the Dolls
Yes, that may be true, but Dory and Andre Previn did NOT compose the song I mentioned. . .
I think I should watch my favorite grasshopper movie tonight - - it does NOT star Jacqueline Bisset.
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That was very nice of the Savant to include me by name. I've known the Savant for many years, although I haven't really seen or spoken to him since he cut a promotional video that David Wechter and I did for a poker club here in the southland - that was back in 1989 I think.
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While I was innocently minding my own business at the movies (two movies) I was promoted to Head Tart. Is there a pension plan with this job, vacation pay, perks of any kind? If not, I respectfully decline.
Though the role may not bring with it any of the items you mention, it does bring you considerable adulation and not a little jealousy on the part of your fellow Dear Readers.
So what movies did you see and what did you think?
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I am full. Stuffed. Practically overflowing!
-Ewww, that's not the prettiest of pictures...
The feast was very good. It didn't seem like we had as much food on the table as we have had for past "feasts", but we still ended up with a lot of leftovers - and everyone ate to their fill. And the deep-fried turkey came out exceptionally well this time. Even my father who gets particular about turkey - all those years in the food service industry - was surprised at how well it came out. And my sister-in-law's tostones - twice fried green plantains - were wonderfully crunchy and delicious.
We got a nice round of pictures in, and I think that we even got a few shots with all the grandchildren looking at the camera at the same time and smiling. Then came the Big Unwrapping. My nephew, John Michael, offered to help everyone open their presents since he didn't think we knew how to open presents. I got a very nice wool, zip-front pullover from my sister-in-law - we drew names this year between the "siblings". And I got my annual bundle of socks from my parents - and this year they actually got all the boys nice socks. That was really about it for gifts. I'm at that "awkward" stage when it comes to gifts... and I'm no competition for the grandchildren. No complaints. I gave plenty of gifts to myself last year, and my whole New York trip in Janaury is basically one big gift to myself. And as I mentioned before, it's been a very good year. I have what I need right now. -But the kids did clean up in high style!
There were plenty of sweets avaiable before, during and after the meal. And for my dessert, I had a small bowl of Edy's Espresso Chip ice cream, and a mini Double Chocolate Bundt cake that the orchestra contractor gave me. It was dee-lish - emphasis on "was". I probably wasn't supposed to eat the who mini-cake at one seating, but, hey, it's Christmas! <burp>
So, now that my food coma is starting to take hold... I bid you all adieu until later.
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And for those DRs in California... I just heard the reports of the flood warnings issued for parts of CA. I hope everyone stays dry.
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OH! My one faux pas this Christmas was forgetting that it was also my niece's, Alexandra, birthday yesterday. She was born on Christmas Eve five years ago - during an ice storm. In any case, I've gotten so used to celebrating her birthday in September - well, having a birthday party for her in September - that I forgot that her real birthday is December 24. Thankfully, no harm done, but I did it take me a few moments to figure out why my Mom had put up a Happy Birthday banner in addition to her Merry Christmas one in the living room.
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Just came back from a visit and walk with Roller. He is much better! If he shows as much pep tomorrow as he did this evening, I am hopeful that he'll be able to come home. Again, heartfelt thanks to all of you Dear Readers who have asked about him and/or sent positive vibes his way.
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Look what's coming to DVD!!!
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00013F32G.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)
I can't wait!!
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Glad to hear Roller is better!
Moving on to The Treasure of Sierra Madre now. I do get sleepy when it's raining.
Michael Shayne: Not to be a stickler, but the correct lyric is:
Everything's going
I'm moving not slowing down
And my world is looking fine
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Good to hear the "Roller" news Jay. I shall pass on the news to Fosca & Magnus.
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While I was innocently minding my own business at the movies (two movies) I was promoted to Head Tart. Is there a pension plan with this job, vacation pay, perks of any kind? -
Yup, Craig pays for it. We get two weeks vacation time at the Playboy mansion ;)
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Minx and I are so happy to hear all about Roller!
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td: Dionne Warwick is trying to answer your question and keeps saying a little prayer. I keep asking her to say one for me but to no avail. Then "bing" the answer comes avec a little help from a friend. "tis the season to be cryptic"
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Holly the zaftig Shar-pei says hurray for Roller!
DR Jay thanks for the comments on THE COMPANY and I look forward to seeing it. In case anyone missed it - Matthew Bourne's THE NUTCRACKER was very good....costumes were wonderful!
VALLEY OF THE DOLLS - perhaps I will watch it tonight on VHS. Such a kick!
Dealing with a continuing computer problem - grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
Cold here but no snow or rain.
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TD can you give us a hint? Maybe the releasing studio?
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[So what movies did you see and what did you think?]
My daughter and I saw BIG FISH and SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE. I was really tired and actually fell asleep in the middle of BIG FISH. Missed about 15 minutes, I think. The end of the film was moving, but I wasn't blown away by the thing as a whole. But, for all I know, I slept through the brilliance. As for SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE. my daughter says it's "gross" to see "old people" making out. I don't even want to begin to go there.
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Forgot to say to DR Jay - Good news about Roller. Hurray!
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DR Jack. The answer is in my post if you look closely! (the second line says it all - film and star)
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There is a stranger on the board. SS. Yultide greetings from OZ. Now that looks like the name of a trans Atlantic steamer "The SS Yuletide".
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Had a lovely Christmas day..went to my nephew and his wife's house. We played Trivial Pursuit and ate foodstuffs and opened presents...of course most of the presents were for my little grand-neice Taylor (who is the light of her Uncle Mike's life.....or Monkey Mike, as she calls me).
One of the neatest presents I got was from my mom. She sent all of us kids her autobiography. She had been taking a class on writing your life story and with the help of her computer she put together a nice book, with pictures, of her life from 1929 up to 1948. She is working on 1949 to the present, but won't let any of us read it until she is dead! So that means it must be juicy!! LOL!
I am now exhausted and may just need to settle down with my cat and watch a movie or two.
Hope all DRs everywhere had a wonderful day!
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Well, back from another unexpectedly full day. After being invited to that lovely brunch this morning, I got home mid-afternoon only to be invited to a friend's house for dinner (shrimp on the barbee) and then a trip to look at Christmas lights. In all, a lovely evening, and one of the most wonderful holiday seasons I've spent in many a year. And the weather today was brisk and beautiful here. Sorry the West Coast got rain.
I have SORDID LIVES selected for viewing tomorrow. Then, probably KISS ME STUPID.
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TD can you give us a hint? Maybe the releasing studio?
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I have a question for the people who saw the RSC version of Oklahoma and who also bought the DVD release. I caught the last 45 minutes tonight on one of my local pbs stations. The editing between scenes sometimes seemed to be erratic. (I was wondering if this is where the pledge breaks must have been.) Are the scene transitions on the DVD just as jumpy as they were on the telecast version?
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That movie where Malcolm played H. G. Wells was TIME AFTER TIME. I think it's an excellent film.
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td: Dionne Warwick is trying to answer your question and keeps saying a little prayer. I keep asking her to say one for me but to no avail. Then "bing" the answer comes avec a little help from a friend. "tis the season to be cryptic"
And for that, I upped your karma.
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Well, back from another unexpectedly full day. After being invited to that lovely brunch this morning, I got home mid-afternoon only to be invited to a friend's house for dinner (shrimp on the barbee) and then a trip to look at Christmas lights. In all, a lovely evening, and one of the most wonderful holiday seasons I've spent in many a year. And the weather today was brisk and beautiful here. Sorry the West Coast got rain.
I have SORDID LIVES selected for viewing tomorrow. Then, probably KISS ME STUPID.
If you have never seen Sordid Lives I think you are going to love it. I just happened to watch it this afternoon before work and the party I went to.
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Thanks Matt. I only ever remember that it is not "Somewhere In Time".
td: Wasn't my post 106 enough of a hint?
Posts that cross in the ether! Thanks td.
Oh Well! Back to my sordid life. I wish. A fun movie.
I am listening to the soundtrack of "The Legend Of 1900". Beautiful movie which has been sadly neglected.
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Had a wonderful day at my parents house on Long Island!
Presents:
A feather Bed
Books (a dream dictionary, Reading Loilita In Tehran, and Year Of Wonder)
Road To Perdition on VHS
Socks
Burt's Bee's Stuff
Perfume
Lots of Chocolate
Slippers
Fleece Blanket with frogs all over it (I love frogs!)
a funny little doll that talks called Mr. Wonderful
and $50
It's been a great day :D
Hope everyone got everything they wanted!
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Happy Christmas To All And To All A Good Night![/move]
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td: Wasn't my post 106 enough of a hint?
Posts that cross in the ether! Thanks td.
Is that anything like Rupert Holmes' "Letters that Cross in the Mail?"
I still think that your *hint* is hysterically funny, in a weird sort of way.
We must be dealing with the younger generation. . .some of the dear readers have never heard of those actors/actresses who appeared in the film in question. . .
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Dear esteemed and celebratory BK --
It sounds like a nice rainy, cozy day in the Valley of San Fernando....just the thing to watch movies and enjoy your home.
DR Kerry and I just pulled out Valley Of The Dolls a couple of days ago and watched. Such over the top fun!
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Very nice pics, BK!
And good to hear about everyone's happy holidays.
Der Brucer and I spent our day with his daughter and her family. The lads were very loud, yelling the entire time. Little William, aged 3, was very loud. His older brother Alex, aged 6, was very loud. Their father, Robby, was very loud. For that matter, their mother, Tarlie, was very loud. It is a very loud household.
Apparently there is a competition that takes place every year, amongst the parents Robby and Tarlie associate with, to see which parents can buy their kids the most and most expensive toys. If Tarlie and Robby hadn't bought the boys four-wheelers, they'd have been outspent by their relatives and friends!
Four-wheelers? For a six and a three-year-old? At least they also bought the boys helmets, but what happened to the days when a boy would be very happy to get a bicycle? Or a sled? Or a puppy? No, those days are over. We are now in an age when preschoolers know how to change the oil. I'm just hoping the two can make it through elementary school without a DUI on their records. (Good news there, at least: the parents don't drink, so the bad influence will have to come from their peers.)
I'm going to have to wait several weeks for my present to arrive: a custom-made table for the kitchen, 38" high. Der Brucer deliberately lied to his daughter about what that is costing us, but the investment will be worth it, to have a table tall enough to work at without stooping over. (He calls the lie "the unethical path of least resistance.") Happiness is having a lover who both listened and understood when I explained the ergonomics behind my wants.
(Me = :D, der Brucer = 8))
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Ah, Tony Scotti - what a film presence. Especially the first time his legs give out at the Music Center after seeing Hello, Dolly!
Old people making out? Never heard of it.
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Trans-Pacific huge holiday wishes to DR Tom of Oz & Colin.....Kerry and I send you a big yule hug!!
DR Jay.....we took Sugar up to the nephews and relatives house today, and she was so well behaved that I kvelled while eating my lemon cheesecake. I REALLY hope that Roller can come home tomorrow, and will continue to feel better.
I think I am just about ready for a nice extra-long sleep tonight......house straightening-up can take place tomorrow. ::)
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td: The real me may well be considered weird by some too. There was a clue to the source of my answer too.
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And to all, A GOOD NIGHT !
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MusicGuy. Excitement there for a while. I thought you were sending a big yule log. Happy "Boxing Day" to you both and of course the the newest member of the family. I opened some presents today. (Too rushed yesterday) and my young brother had sent me some boxers - a suitable day for the opening and wearing of same. Is the 26th referred to as "boxing Day" in the USA?. I believe it was the traditional day for giving gift boxes to the servants in the UK.
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Good night? We must all stay up until the cows come home. After all, there are eight maids waiting to be a-milking.
Seriously, is there anywhere on all the Internet where such a warm and cuddly Christmas such as this can be had? No is the answer. Of course we are sorry that the errant and truant couldn't stop by but then again we shall laugh and laugh soon enough.
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DR Tom: The weather in Australia/New Zealand in the March to May months is comparable to the weather in what parts of the United States? (I know it is the fall time there)
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OMG of course, "Say One For Me" which was on the Fox Movie Channel last night!
What a corker! I don't think Robert Wagner should play a "heel" - he's not so hot at it....but Debbie shines as usual!
Tony Scotti! MR BK what is your favorite scene from VALLEY OF THE DOLLS? And I have read the Ann-Margret, Raquel Welch, and Petula Clark were considered for roles in the film. A-M and Raquel for Jennifer no doubt (Welch claims she turned it down) - but do you think Clark was considered for Neely?
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Here you can decide which VOD girl you are.....a short quiz!
http://quizilla.com/users/glittrrkitty/quizzes/Which%20Valley%20Of%20The%20Dolls%20Girl%20Are%20You%3F/
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Re: Tony Scotti made one film after Valley. Did some producing and that was it. Anyone know anything more?
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And Dear Reader JRand comes through ! ! !
'tis indeed a strange little movies, isn't it?
It's also one of the first records that I can remember hearing often from my parents' collection. . .
Some of us don't have The Fox Movie Channel, or we would have a copy of SAY ONE FOR ME. . .
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BTW did you know that a current gossip columist for E! renamed himself after a character from Valley of the Dolls!!!!
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Yes, Ted Casablanca - he should have PLAYED Ted Casablanca, given the continuing descriptions of him. I'm rather fond of Miss Hayward's first scene, where she gets Patty Duke canned. And, of course, we love sparkle, Neely, sparkle.
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Re: Tony Scotti made one film after Valley. Did some producing and that was it. Anyone know anything more?
Yes, he and his brother produced records - Scotti Brothers, and if memory serves, they produced the soundtrack album for EDDIE AND THE CRUISERS. . .well, I know it was on their label. . .and soon-to-be cabaret chanteuse Helen Schneider appears on that soundtrack, as well as on the Scotti Brothers label. . . doesn't she?
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I am looking forward to SORDID LIVES; I have heard similar things from so many people.
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Difficult question Michael. Australia is about the same land mass as the USA (sans Alaska). Sydney/Melbourne/Adelaide/Perth have mild weather and Autumn is very pleasant indeed. Geographic climate zones would put us in the Californian region. New Zealand is a little cooler as is Tasmania but nevertheless would not be cold. I have been in New York in the fall. Our climate change is much milder. Colin and I were in New Orleans in September - it felt like a Melbourne (Oz not Florida) Autumn day. Does that help?
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Quick technical question for BK:
On the gorgeously transferred dvd of SCROOGE, there is a red flare which appears momentarily at the start of "Beautiful Day," (which is the most noticeable of a few transfer flaws); Is this red flare (left side of the screen) an artifact? Is it from the original film negative? Do you know what the hell I am talking about?
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Tallking of Scrooge. Was there a song called I Hate Christmas or was it just I Hate People?
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I have VALLEY OF THE DOLLS on widescreen laserdisc, but I haven't watched it in probably a year.
I guess they changed Neely winning an Oscar in the book to a Grammy in the movie because the AMPAS probably wouldn't give permission to use their statuettes.
My favorite scene is when Neely's necklace criss-crosses across her chest during "It's Impossible."
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DR td, I have the laserdisc of SCROOGE and could check to see if that flare is there if you'd like.
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Tallking of Scrooge. Was there a song called I Hate Christmas or was it just I Hate People?
It's "Father Christmas" sung in counterpoint to "I Hate People."
(followed quickly by "December the 25th, "Happiness" and "I Like Life.")
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DR td, I have the laserdisc of SCROOGE and could check to see if that flare is there if you'd like.
That'd be sweet!
I just finished watching the dvd, in toto, for the first time since buying in on the day it was released.
I love Finney's performance!
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I'll run downstairs now and fire it up. Be back in ten minutes or so with the answer.
BTW, the DVD is so beautifully done that it makes the laserdisc look washed out and sound tinny in comparison.
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Quick technical question for BK:
On the gorgeously transferred dvd of SCROOGE, there is a red flare which appears momentarily at the start of "Beautiful Day," (which is the most noticeable of a few transfer flaws); Is this red flare (left side of the screen) an artifact? Is it from the original film negative? Do you know what the hell I am talking about?
Looking at the scene right now, but could not see the red flare that you are talking about. But I did see something to the left of one of the girls in the shot right before Tiny Tim sings
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I'll run downstairs now and fire it up. Be back in ten minutes or so with the answer.
. . .and that is why DR Matt H is a HHW God!
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TCB: Check your phone messages!
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Just for the hell of it:
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One more:
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Yep, that's on the laserdisc too, DR td. It looks like glare from an overhead light catching the camera lens as it moves in for a tighter shot.
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The flare on the laserdisc I saw came a few lines into the song. There was nothing right at the start of the number. I should have taken out the DVD and compared it, but I had another DVD in with the palce marked and didn't want to lose that marker.
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Yep, that's on the laserdisc too, DR td. It looks like glare from an overhead light catching the camera lens as it moves in for a tighter shot.
It just struck me as odd, because the following frames also go a little soft and grainy before returning to a pristine condition. . .
Thanks for looking! ! ! ! ! !
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That's what I thought, DRMATTH.
Yes, good scenes, MR BK.
I didn't know Tony Scotti was one of those SCOTTI BROTHERS, the label of Mr Leif Garrett and Vickie Sue Robinson!
And of course in the VOD script, Neely was originally to make an appearance on WHAT'S MY LINE wherein Gillian Girl Anne Welles was the guest panelist..... Suddenly it turned into the Grammy Awards.... Wonder who had an attack of common sense?
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Speaking of SCROOGE, I have never bought the cast recording of the Alan Menken A CHRISTMAS CAROL which is playing its last season at Madison Square Garden. Is this a score worth hearing?
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Is it former 2nd string Mouseketeer Judy Harriett in SAY ONE FOR ME singing some Rock and Roll song? It's on a few times in January, I will try to tape for US. ;D
I couldn't watch it last night because it was on opposite THE NUTCRACKER. :-[
It was Judy's version of "TALL PAUL" that attracted the bigwigs at Disney to the Sherman Brothers, who then gave the song to Annette and a recording career was born! :D
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Catch ya on the flip side!
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Matt H: IMHO "A Christmas Carol" Menken/Ahrens is truly worth adding to your collection. It deserves to be better known.
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Dear Reader MBarnum--Aren't you a little too young and dashing looking to be a great uncle?!?! I remember all my great aunts and uncles being about a thousand years old when I was a kid.
Dear Reader Tomovoz--No, it is not called Boxing Day here in the U.S. It is called Post-Christmas Sales and Clearance Day. Some department stores here open as early as 6 a.m. There is a store here in Pasadena well-known for it's Christmas merchandise and it's annual 50% off sale each December 26th. They open at 5 a.m. and there will be a line around the block when they open.
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Poor Judy! To think she could have had Annette's career and been on that surfboard with Frankie Avalon!
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Ah, I see what you mean, DR td. I'll go back down and look for that, but if you don't hear from me again tonight, you'll know I didn't see that. Frankly, the laserdisc is a darker transfer and I really don't recall seeing anything like that, but I will look again. I didn't take the disc out of the player, so it'll be easy to spin it again.
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An interesting article from tomorrow's New York Times on the state of the Broadway musical, its chief angle being the growing preponderance of productions that rely on previously composed music:
http://www.nytimes.com/2003/12/26/arts/theater/26WEBE.html?pagewanted=1 (http://www.nytimes.com/2003/12/26/arts/theater/26WEBE.html?pagewanted=1)
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We are just a post happy bunch of movie watchers, aren't we? ? ? ?
Jrand! SAY ONE FOR ME is making a return appearance on Fox Movies?!?!?!?! Wow!
That's almost as exciting as having my own copy of THE APPLE!
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Not any more - we are ON it, baby.
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I said that the post MIGHT go widescreen. . .and if it did, the post would be gone with the wind. . .and it is. ;)
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Not any more - we are ON it, baby.
Now that I deleted my post, people will wonder what the hell you were talking about, Dear BK. Maybe they'll chalk it up to your going overboard with the egg nog or something.
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No, that red fringing is not on the laserdisc at all. But I'll take out my DVD tomorrow and look at that scene to see if it's on my copy.
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Now that I deleted my post, people will wonder what the hell you were talking about, Dear BK. Maybe they'll chalk it up to your going overboard with the egg nog or something.
now that you deleted your post, my response looks like a result of too much egg nog! :o
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now that you deleted your post, my response looks like a result of too much egg nog! :o
There's no such thing as too much egg nog. Gimme another, baby, and don't be stingy!
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No, that red fringing is not on the laserdisc at all. But I'll take out my DVD tomorrow and look at that scene to see if it's on my copy.
Ah, but isn't the laserdisc roughly a 2:2 aspect ratio, rather than a proper 2.35:1? Which would explain the fringe not being on the laserdisc, but on the dvd.
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There's no such thing as too much egg nog. Gimme another, baby, and don't be stingy!
Belly up to the bar, boys!
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See what the boys in the back room will have...
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I can suddenly see Debbie Reynolds doing a spot-on impression of Marlene Deitreich!
Not enough egg nog. . .pour me a slug from that wonderful jug. . .
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I rather like Nog Egg myself. And isn't it interesting that one of the several errant and truant was perusing this board and didn't even bother to post Christmas wishes? I'm afraid that when the time comes for some of these folks to finally want to post that we shall laugh and laugh when they make that attempt. Oh, yes, we shall laugh and laugh and then we shall laugh some more.
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Ha, Ha, Ha! Who's got the last laugh, now?
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I can suddenly see Debbie Reynolds doing a spot-on impression of Marlene Deitreich!
Then again, I often see Debbie Reynolds doing a mediocre Julie Andrews impression:
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Speaking of egg nog, which is a holiday fave of mine - Everything foodwise was closed today in the movie complex, and the offspring and I had rushed off to the movies without a proper meal. So between films I had an "Egg Nog Latte" at Starbucks. It was vomitously (there should be such a word) disgustingly sweet. Yuck.
On that note, I shall once more wish one and all the happiest of days and retire to bed with a book.
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I don't think the last issued laserdisc of SCROOGE fiddled with the aspect ratio, DR td. Doesn't look like information is missing from the sides, but Fox was infamous for trimming the sides of Panavision movies to lessen the matte (DIE HARD used to make me crazy). I don't think they did it with SCROOGE, though.
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Last Christmas day 31 posts. I know quality is better than quantity but this year we have both. Considering the Christmas "pressures" on all of us and the absence from computers for some, indeed this is a remarkably cheery Christmas posting festival.
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Did somebody say "a festival?"
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A festival indeed Cinderella. Now get to work on those lentils. At least we know there will be a Fairy Godmother never far from this site. Possibly a ferry godmother in some regions!
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A merry chirstmas to Mr Barkalot too. (and to all you other readers out there in the dark of the night). Hope you had a wonderful day Mark.
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Merry Christmas, one and all! I hope you all had wonderful days, and from reading all of your posts, it seems you did. I did, as well...
We all ended up going to my grandparents' house, including my brother, who is apparently over his flu. So much food was to be had that I simply had to have it all...turkey, stuffing, quite possibly the best mashed potatoes I've ever put in mouth (I had a double-helping of those), corn pudding, country ham, deviled eggs, banana croquettes, green beans, egg noodles, salad, hot rolls and the sweet tea was a-flowin'. God, sometimes I just LOVE the south! I ate till I nearly vomited on the floor, and then after opening gifts, I hunted down the left-over turkey and ate some more! OINK OINK! And I've nearly polished off the fried chicken from last night, too... I don't feel guilty, though--bloated, yes, but not guilty. I figure this is literally the one time every year that I get my family's cooking, so why not gorge myself while I can?
Now, as for gifts--I think I listed most of them last night, but I'll give a full report now. It is a most impressive list and I have no clue how I'll be getting everything home. Here goes:
A Mini-Disc Player
A digital camera
A new pair of Gap Jeans
A new zip-up sweater from Gap
A new Gap hooded sweatshirt
A new Gap turtleneck sweater (charcoal grey--my favorite)
5 blank mini-discs
12 AA batteries (a strange Santa tradition, but very useful)
New socks, underwear and t-shirts from my grandmother
A new pair of Doc Marten shoes from my grandparents, which I will exchange for cologne, since I just bought a pair of shoes while I was in West Virginia
$75 from my two uncles' families
A 3-pound box of assorted chocolates from my great aunt
and...
A $50 gift card to Barnes and Noble from my brother.
Yes, I'm spoiled to death and I realize it and I appreciate it very much. I have a wonderful, very kooky family, and despite our familiar dysfunctions, we all love each other very much. I will say this, though--thanks be to God that Christmas is only once a year.
I know the holiday is officially over, but I'm watching NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION right now. What a hoot!!
Hope your Boxing Day is everything you'd like it to be..and don't get trampled at the malls!!
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Thanks so much Tom! Same to all... :)
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Merry, Merry, Mr. Mark. :)
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With under 5 minutes to go DRs., Goodnight and may the remainder of your festive season be joyful.
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MERRY
AND HAPPY
EVERYTHING
TO ALL ! !
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Hey, my last post was posted EXACTLY at Midnight!! There's no way at all that I could have timed that! :D
I know, I know...simple pleasures for simple minds (mine). ::)
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Last call - as you'll read in tomorrow's notes, this was one of the best and warmest Christmases ever, thanks to everyone here.
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Okay, at the very end of Christmas day, here's one of my favorite e-mails:
Christmas Carols for the Psychologically Challenged
SCHIZOPHRENIA:
Do You Hear What I Hear?
MULTIPLE PERSONALITY DISORDER:
We Three Queens Disoriented Are
DEMENTIA:
I Think I'll Be Home for Christmas
NARCISSISTIC:
Hark the Herald Angels Sing About Me
MANIC:
Deck the Halls and Walls and House and Lawn and Streets and Stores and Office and Town and Cars and Busses and Trucks and Trees and Fire Hydrants
PARANOID:
Santa Claus is Coming to Get Me.
PERSONALITY DISORDER:
You Better Watch Out, I'm Gonna Cry, I'm Gonna Pout, Maybe I'll Tell you Why.
DEPRESSION:
Silent Anhedonia, Holy Anhedonia, All is Flat, All is Lonely.
OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER:
Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock...........(better start again)
PASSIVE-AGGRESSIVE PERSONALITY:
On the First Day of Christmas My True Love Gave to Me (and then took it all away).
BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER:
Thoughts of Roasting on an Open Fire