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Title: FINE FETTLE
Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 12:32:51 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes had some mighty fine fettle, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they'll be home just as soon as they find their fettles.
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 12:33:36 AM
And the word of the day is: MAUNDER!
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 12:35:05 AM
I'm so clean right now.
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Post by: Adriana Patti on January 28, 2007, 12:45:07 AM
I don't know what to post....
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Post by: Adriana Patti on January 28, 2007, 12:49:43 AM
Goodnight, I'm tired because a very good friend kept me up very late last night and just would not let me sleep!
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 12:52:13 AM
Nobody here but us chickens.
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 12:52:36 AM
Saturday Night Wussburger.
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 12:53:00 AM
How can it already by 12:45?
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 12:53:17 AM
Why only a minute ago it was 12:44
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 28, 2007, 05:19:26 AM
Good morning, all!  Yesterday was a long day in Toyland, and today will be the same.  Tom Murray arrived safely from Chicago - I'll tell him you're enjoying the Flaherty/Stein show, DR George - and we edited three numbers from THE LADY OF THE SLIPPER.  Today we may get through four, although I doubt we will finish Act One this weekend.

Beyond that, I have nothing to say.  Absolutely nothing.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 28, 2007, 06:21:50 AM
Wayne Maunder was Custer - and Fox took money out of his salary for fixing his teeth.  When his agent objected, they relented.  He ended up with a flop series and nice choppers.
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Post by: Jennifer on January 28, 2007, 06:22:03 AM
Good morning all!

Since i am not sure if i will get to post later, i thought i'd comment on what i will watch on tv tonight.

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES and BROTHERS & SISTERS are repeats (after only 1 or 2 new episodes???).  So i guess i will watch NBC tonight.  

We have the first live show of GREASE YOU'RE THE ONE THAT I WANT (starting at 7pm). And then APPRENTICE.  I may also watch or record STUDIO 60 (which we get sundays).

I will be curious how the voting goes for GREASE. Not just who people will vote for. But how the voting occurs. Is it a limited number of phone calls. Is there internet voting?
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 28, 2007, 06:22:53 AM
Sunday.  Thirteen degrees.

Baby Sonja is a delight - and in at least one movie she played TWO characters because people just couldn't get enough of Baby Sonja.  She was cute - but wore too much lipstick for a preteen.
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 06:26:51 AM
How long until we get to the turn for page 2 and can say:

"And one for Maunder"

:)
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 28, 2007, 06:31:23 AM
Here is Baby Soniya in the Bollywood version of THE PARENT TRAP, sent to me by DR MBARNUM.  It is a very good film.  

(http://www.indiaplaza.com/productimages/video/images/do_kaliyan_dvd_thumb.jpg)
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 28, 2007, 06:35:40 AM
She of course grew up to be Neetu Singh - the Bollywood Ginger Rogers to Rishi Kapoor - the Bollywood Fred Astaire.

"Ginger" married "Fred" in what must have been the Bollywood version of a wedding - in 1979, and Neetu retired at age 21!

 ;D

http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2003/apr/09dinesh.htm (http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2003/apr/09dinesh.htm)
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 06:37:45 AM
I had no idea Sonya or Sonja or Soniya was such a bright light.  Thanks for the info.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 28, 2007, 06:40:04 AM
DR MBARNUM have you ever seen the website BOLLYCAT?

It is a Pakistani site that points out Bollywood films that have "borrowed" plots from US films.   ;D

http://www.bollycat.com/questions/what-is (http://www.bollycat.com/questions/what-is)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 07:08:05 AM
Good Morning!

Well... I have to say, I'm liking my dad's new flat panel TV - even though it took me a few minutes to realize that it had to warm up before it turned on-on.  And, I had forgotten just how comfortable the living-room couch is here...  I ending up falling asleep sometime last night, and just woke up about an hour ago.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 28, 2007, 07:08:27 AM
Good morning!

It's supposed to get cloudy later, but it certainly is beautiful outside now: not a cloud in the sky. Felt warmer than I expected it to as well. TOmorrow we dip back into cold temperatures for much of the week. Today should be lovely.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 28, 2007, 07:09:39 AM
Watched the men's free skate last night.  Very satisfied with the results...although I might have switched the third and fourth place finishers.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 28, 2007, 07:09:57 AM
I'm looking forward to watching the men's skating that Irecorded last night. I saw who won on the internet this morning, and his performance was described as "the skate of a lifetime," so I'm looking forward to seeing it.

And the winner ended up 30 points ahead of his next competitor. This one was the opposite of the ladies' competition which was decided by less than a point.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 28, 2007, 07:11:50 AM
Otherwise today, I'll be with Charlie Chan at the races and with Lily Mars on Broadway.

Like DR Jennifer, I'll be watching the GREASE show (it does begin an hour earlier than usual.) At 9, I'll switch to ROME and then at 10, a new CROSSING JORDAN (and I'll record EXTRAS.)
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Post by: Matt H. on January 28, 2007, 07:12:38 AM
The Screen Actors Guild Awards comes on tonight at 8, and I'll be recording it for later viewing.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 07:13:19 AM
DR MBarnum - On yesterday's morning's "Weekend Today" show, they did a segment on a theatre complex in North Bergen County (New Jersey) that shows Bollywood movies.  I just tried finding a link to the story on the Today Show site, but couldn't find anything.  However, I did come across this story - which might be a good reason for you to head back east sooner rather than later:

Curtain may soon come down on oasis of Bollywood in N.J. (http://northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjcxN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXkzJmZnYmVsN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk3MDQyNjU0)
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Post by: Matt H. on January 28, 2007, 07:14:08 AM
DR Jennifer, January never offers us a complete month of new episodes of shows. Networks must save new shows for the ratings sweeps months of February and May, so we only get an occasional new episode during January, March, and April. It's been like that as long as I can remember.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 07:19:05 AM
Hmmmm...

My parents are currently downstairs haggling with the carpet guys - they want some new carpet put in before they put the house on the market again... And my mom has started giving them advice about taking ESL classes... :-\  ???
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Post by: S. Woody White on January 28, 2007, 07:21:19 AM
And the word of the day is: MAUNDER!
Lucy, Ethyl, and the other women living in the apartment building loved to meet in the washroom downstairs, so that they could MAUNDER while they laundered.
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Post by: Ginny on January 28, 2007, 07:51:52 AM
Sunday morning greetings!  It's a bright winter day here in SW Ohio, with snow flurries.  I had a nice sleep-in ('til after 8am).

When I got home from work yesterday, DH Richard and I installed our new DVD/VCR, ordered a pizza, and watched our first movie, Shadowlands, using the new set-up.  It was nice to sit in the comfy chairs in the family room, instead of at the dining room table (where we had to sit to watch a DVD on Richard's computer).
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Post by: Matt H. on January 28, 2007, 07:57:19 AM
I'm heading down now to get a start on today's chores. Laundry gets washed on Sunday.

WBBL.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 28, 2007, 07:57:51 AM
Congratulations on the NEW set up, DR GINNY and DH RICHARD.  
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 28, 2007, 08:00:47 AM
I have tried three Page Two Dances and didn't like any of them.

So to hell with it.

It's the voodoo I tell ya, it's the voodoo!   ;D
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Post by: Ginny on January 28, 2007, 08:04:39 AM
Congratulations on the NEW set up, DR GINNY and DH RICHARD.  

Thanks, DR JRand.  It was our anniversary present to each other.  Now, of course, we'd like a new flat-panel TV to go with it!
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Post by: Edisaurus on January 28, 2007, 08:15:21 AM
DR MBARNUM have you ever seen the website BOLLYCAT?

What a great idea for a site. Thanks, JRand!
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Post by: Edisaurus on January 28, 2007, 08:17:58 AM
Congratulations on the NEW set up, DR GINNY and DH RICHARD.  

But you inaugurated it with such a SAD movie!!   :'(
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Post by: Edisaurus on January 28, 2007, 08:20:45 AM
it took me a few minutes to realize that it had to warm up before it turned on-on.  

Don't we all, DR Jose...dont we all?
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Post by: S. Woody White on January 28, 2007, 08:25:25 AM
I'm heading down now to get a start on today's chores. Laundry gets washed on Sunday.

WBBL.
My mother would have had fits, just on the suggestion of doing laundry on a Sunday.  She would have deemed it improper.
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Post by: S. Woody White on January 28, 2007, 08:26:08 AM
I don't know what she would have thought about my working on Sundays.

Which I must leave to do!
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 28, 2007, 08:40:13 AM
Don't we all, DR Jose...dont we all?

Ain't it the truth!  8)
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 28, 2007, 08:54:09 AM
Taking Molly to the airport.
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Post by: Ginny on January 28, 2007, 08:56:47 AM
But you inaugurated it with such a SAD movie!!   :'(

Yes, we sure did, DR Edisaurus.  But the seminary with which DH Richard is affiliated (via distance learning for a MA in Ministry) is offering:

C. S. Lewis Visits Nashotah (http://www.nashotah.edu/lewiscourse.htm)

which I'm trying to follow independently.

Even though the story was sad, we enjoyed the Oxford ambiance.
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Post by: Edisaurus on January 28, 2007, 09:26:12 AM
Even though the story was sad, we enjoyed the Oxford ambiance.

And the great acting, too.

I LOVE Oxford! So beautiful...I have gone there several times. Gotta get a fix of Lewis Carroll ambience now and again.
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Post by: Edisaurus on January 28, 2007, 09:29:15 AM
Yes, we sure did, DR Edisaurus.  But the seminary with which DH Richard is affiliated (via distance learning for a MA in Ministry) is offering:

C. S. Lewis Visits Nashotah (http://www.nashotah.edu/lewiscourse.htm)

A friend of mine does a wonderful one-man C.S. Lewis show. Very poignant---and funny! He has performed this in the UK several times at universities and it went over quite well...despite his slight southern accent!
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Post by: Ginny on January 28, 2007, 09:41:15 AM
A friend of mine does a wonderful one-man C.S. Lewis show. Very poignant---and funny! He has performed this in the UK several times at universities and it went over quite well...despite his slight southern accent!

I'd wondered if something like that would be part of the Nashotah course, but it seems to be more reading/lecture oriented.

The one-man/one-woman show concept is interesting to me.  The Ohio Humanities Council puts on a summer Chautauqua series that utilizes a group of re-enactors around a common theme.  We have attended for the past several years and thoroughly enjoyed the programs.  This year's theme is:

World War II (http://www.ohiohumanities.org/chaut/index.htm)

Also, I've had an idea for about a year and a half for a one-woman show I'd like to develop for myself, but it may have to wait until I retire!
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 28, 2007, 09:42:50 AM
"Hmmm...I seem to be missing maunder wear", he thought, as he stumbled from the elevator into the hotel lobby.
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 09:44:13 AM
I'm up, I'm up.  Had a nice long sleep.
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 09:44:54 AM
What is this, a Sunday all of a sudden?  We're still on page two?  
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 09:45:21 AM
It doesn't look like it rained during the night, but it's still very gray out.  
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 09:46:06 AM
I awoke to no orders - most disturbing, but perhaps this week will bring more.
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 09:46:59 AM
Our very own Mr. Donald Feltham wrote me - he's back from his three-week vacation and will have a brand spanking new radio show up this evening, so be sure to tune in, turn on, and drop out.
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 09:47:39 AM
Now, surely one of you lovelier than lovely hainsies/kimlets can do your Sunday free-for-all bit and come up with a fershluganah topic.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 28, 2007, 09:57:11 AM
How about "Favorite Theme Songs from Flop TV Shows"?

Mine are:

FAY (with Lee Grant)
THE NANCY WALKER SHOW
MAMA MALONE (with Lila Kaye)
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 28, 2007, 10:01:09 AM
I hate to topic-drop and run, but I must fly to L.L. Bean, Staples and the comic book store.
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Post by: MBarnum on January 28, 2007, 10:01:50 AM
DR JRand56, thanks for the cool links! I did not even know of Baby Sonia's history...I believe she needs to be interviewed...and since I have her husband's home address....

And the Bollywood Copycat website looks like loads of fun! LOL! I started reading it and couldn't stop chuckling! I have put it into my favorites for futher study.
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Post by: MBarnum on January 28, 2007, 10:03:45 AM
DR JoseP, I have found that a theater in Beaverton (about a 40 minute drive from Salem) shows Bollywood movies on a semi-regular basis. I keep meaning to go up and catch a movie there but everytime one is shown that I want to see it ends up being on a day that I can't make it. But in a couple of weeks they will have a new John Abraham film showing and I will try to go see it.
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Post by: MBarnum on January 28, 2007, 10:07:17 AM
DTM, I remember MAMA MALONE! Although I don't remember the theme song.

The darling Diana Darrin's son Evan Richards played one of the kids on that show.

My choice for favorite flop show theme song would be the theme from ANGIE. Love that song.
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Post by: Ginny on January 28, 2007, 10:07:27 AM
How about one-person shows we've loved/loathed?

Loved:  Debra Conner (http://www.debraconner.com) as Margaret Blennerhassett and Zelda Fitzgerald
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Post by: MBarnum on January 28, 2007, 10:09:33 AM
Oh, and Jose, yes I am very pleased that WATER is up for an Academy award. I hope John Abraham get's to be in the audience, and on stage if it should win. I knew it was filmed in Canada, but didn't realize it was actually a Canadian film (using a lot of Bollywood actors).

India entered the film WARIS SHAH, but it wasn't picked.
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 10:11:16 AM
Fay, of course, also starred my muse, Miss Margaret Willock.
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 10:11:32 AM
Will we never get to page three?
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 10:12:24 AM
Has anyone realized that we're in the last few days of January???
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 10:12:41 AM
At long last three.
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 10:15:36 AM
Since I've been listening to a couple of early 60s TV show albums recently, I do love the David Raksin theme to Ben Casey and the Goldsmith theme to Dr. Kildare.  Doctor shows apparently brought out the best in people.  I wonder who did the theme to Doctor's Hospital, the show I guest-starred on for the premiere episode?  And who did the theme to Marcus Welby, another TV show I always forget I did a small role on?  I have somewhere the thank you note that Robert Young wrote - that man was so gracious - what other major TV star would write thank you notes to anyone who appeared on his show?
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Post by: MBarnum on January 28, 2007, 10:17:28 AM
I am listening to a 1960s Kai Winding LP that I downloaded the other day...I am really digging his sound, man! It really is groovy...!
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Post by: MBarnum on January 28, 2007, 10:18:32 AM
Shortly I shall shower and shave and get myself down to Target or Best Buy and pick up the double feature of DON'T KNOCK THE TWIST / TWIST AROUND THE CLOCK!

I must watch them today!
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 10:19:31 AM
I have quite a few Kai CDs.
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 10:19:57 AM
The jernt is practically empty.
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Post by: MBarnum on January 28, 2007, 10:20:59 AM
Kai is cool! I am sure I will be buying some of official release CDs soon.
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Post by: MBarnum on January 28, 2007, 10:21:38 AM
JRand56, I hope you had a nice visit with Molly!! And I hope she is doing well in Seattle.
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 10:28:18 AM
Just spoke to Mr. Grant Geissman and today is the day when we finally fix whatever problem happened to the Kritzer Time CD - when he transfered our mix to CD all the vocals were sunk in reverb so thick I sound like I'm four blocks away from the band - something got screwy somewhere, because I would never have something like that, and it's bugged me and it's why I haven't fulfilled requests for that CD in years.  So, we'll redo it today, and then I may just put all three Kritzer CDs onto one CD and have some copies made up.
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 10:28:41 AM
Will we never get to page four?  
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 10:29:25 AM
Topics, baby, that's what we need.
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 10:31:55 AM
DRers Elmo and Jane ~ You two and your families were on my mind this morning -- so here's hoping all the good vibes do their job.
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 10:38:29 AM
Topic?  Hmmmmm -- tasmanian devils, pros and cons

(sorry, most random, but it just popped into my head ....where it came from, I do not know,,, maybe because of my pending lawsuit with der Brucer..)...
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Post by: MusicGuy on January 28, 2007, 10:39:38 AM

Good morning dear Esteemed, reverent, prayerful, and atoning BK -- (well, it is Sunday!)

I'm not sure about a topic for today, but I wanted to thank all of the lovely hainsies and kimlets here and abroad, for the wonderful birthday wishes yesterday.

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Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 10:41:22 AM
"Hmmm...I seem to be missing maunder wear", he thought, as he stumbled from the elevator into the hotel lobby.

Are you sure it was a "he" who said that?  I thought I read where Brittany said that to Paris as they stumbled out of the elevator into the hotel lobby .. or was it out of a car onto the street?
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 10:41:50 AM
I married Joan
What a girl, what a whirl, what a wife

Is that right?
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Post by: MusicGuy on January 28, 2007, 10:42:03 AM

Dear Miss Karen.......so, was boo-key just a quiet normal obediant little kid, or did the usual signs of "talent and prodigy" surface early.  I know in my case, I was a weird mix of both.

But then, I'm still a weird kid.  [ No comment is needed, from TCB, OzTom, derB, and especially elmore!]
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 10:42:20 AM
Dobie, wants a gal who's dreamy
Dobie

What's the next line?
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 10:42:26 AM
Happy Post-Birthday, Mr MusicGuy!
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Post by: MusicGuy on January 28, 2007, 10:42:50 AM

Dear BK.... Spot On!  "Giddy and gay, she'll surely keep your life happy...."
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 10:43:37 AM
Who can turn the world on with her smile
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 10:43:55 AM
Makin' our dreams come true
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Post by: MusicGuy on January 28, 2007, 10:44:52 AM

"To each his own (two, three), can't deny, that's why I married Joan."

As if you can't tell, I was a HUGE fan.  Also "Our Miss Brooks."
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Post by: MusicGuy on January 28, 2007, 10:46:01 AM

Thanks Miss Karen.........
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 10:46:48 AM
Why is Jeanne just sitting there like so much fish?
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Post by: MusicGuy on January 28, 2007, 10:46:57 AM

And BK-- don't forget to be thinking about a fabulous choice for supping this coming Sunday evening.  
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 10:47:45 AM
We must have a good posting day, because if we do it will mean the breaking of a new record here at haineshisway.com
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Post by: MusicGuy on January 28, 2007, 10:48:20 AM

Maybe Jeanne is on the phone, or "powdering her nose..."  What a screwy euphymism.  
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 10:48:50 AM
Yes, I must think...  Ruth's Chris, Ruth's Chris...  Dan Tana's, Dan Tana's...  Crustacaen, Crustacaen...   Astroburger, Astroburger...
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Post by: MusicGuy on January 28, 2007, 10:49:04 AM

Well, I know that this is absolutely shameless...........(but when did I let that stop me?)...
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 10:49:17 AM
Will we never get to page four?
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 10:49:30 AM
Will we never get to page five?
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Post by: MusicGuy on January 28, 2007, 10:50:54 AM

Boy... You give a man 4, and all of a sudden he is wanting 5 !!  Men, what to do with them!!?!???

(There...that ought to at least generate 200 responses from here. :)  )
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Post by: MusicGuy on January 28, 2007, 10:52:05 AM

No, save AstroBurger for a less celebratory occasion....remember, the key word is "FABULOUS and DELICIOUS."
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 10:52:56 AM
Has there only been one song written for a commercial that has actually become a hit?  I know they tried a second time with a song called It Won't Hurt To Try It (It's Not Gonna Hurt Anymore) which had two versions, one sung by my old pal, Mr. Michael Burns.  That song was written for a Clearasil commercial.  Is that how to spell Clearasil?  It doesn't look right.  I have the 45 for It Won't Hurt To Try It buried deep in storage.
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 10:53:42 AM
I'm sure everyone knows what the hit song taken from a commercial was, yes?
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Post by: MusicGuy on January 28, 2007, 10:55:01 AM

And now, I must away for awhile.  I'm going to a concert with a friend of mine, but probably be back later on in the evening.

Farewell...............  Oh, and BK -- I know it was really cheesy, but I'm probably the only person who liked The Mephisto Waltz!"  We keyboard people can buy into that fantasy of "sell your soul for fantastic technique and ability."
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 10:55:57 AM

Dear Miss Karen.......so, was boo-key just a quiet normal obediant little kid, or did the usual signs of "talent and prodigy" surface early.  I know in my case, I was a weird mix of both.

But then, I'm still a weird kid.  [ No comment is needed, from TCB, OzTom, derB, and especially elmore!]

A gifted child, of course! (But you're asking his mother) His first sign he was destined for performing arts?  At 11 months -- when he would do a little tap dance on the coffee table to my dad singing the "Mexican Hat Dance."  If you didn't clap when he finished,  he'd curl his tiny hands in tight fists, stomp his feet, and make this noise like Frankenstein "grrrring."  No, I hadn't already bought him little baby tap shoes -- those standard high-top, white baby shoes made a sound that was close enough.  (I'm sure I'll hear from der Brucer about allowing a child to get up on the furniture and scuff up the coffee table...)...
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Post by: MBarnum on January 28, 2007, 10:58:35 AM
I can picture a tiny little angry Cason right now! LOL!
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 11:02:17 AM

Boy... You give a man 4, and all of a sudden he is wanting 5 !!  Men, what to do with them!!?!???

(There...that ought to at least generate 200 responses from here. :)  )

Write a song about them and put it in a musical about a brain invading earth
(There, it generated at least one, so we've done our part to help bk break a record)...
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Post by: Charles Pogue on January 28, 2007, 11:03:42 AM
BK, thanks for the goodies you sent home The Lovely Wife.  I'll be curious to know if those British DVDs had anything interesting in them.  It's tough shopping for the man who has everything, but I figured you'd never seen these before.
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 11:06:53 AM
I can picture a tiny little angry Cason right now! LOL!

It was LOL (and we've got it on tape, so he has to be nice to his parents or ....)
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 11:08:25 AM
My favorite song from a show that didn't make it is "Makin' It" sung by David Naughton.  It didn't become a hit song until several years later, though, IIRC.
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Post by: Jeanne on January 28, 2007, 11:09:41 AM
Why is Jeanne just sitting there like so much fish?

Jeanne, my dears, was catching up on the posts. Much to catch up on!
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Post by: Jeanne on January 28, 2007, 11:10:50 AM
DR MUSIC GUY,
so sorry I missed your birthday yesterday! (Much to do in my Other Life.) I do wish you a wonderful year ahead!
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 11:10:52 AM
Who charms the crabs at Fisherman's Wharf right out of their shells?
Who lights the lamps of Chinatown just by walking in view?
Who?

Phyllis!  Phyllis!  Phyllis!

It sure isn't you!
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 11:12:12 AM
Actually, PHYLLIS was a hit for a while, wasn't it?

And why do I think of ANGIE as a successful show?  Maybe because I liked it so much?
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 11:14:24 AM
A CASON POINT - caption for a photo of Cason pointing angrily at his Mom for revealing family secrets

There's a pun I'll bet Cason's never heard before, right?  :)
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Post by: Jane on January 28, 2007, 11:45:30 AM
DR Laura we didn't collect our mail until today.

I LOVED THE JOSHIE STAMP!!!  Thank you. :D :D :D
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 12:02:53 PM
No one in the jernt at NOON?  Oh, well, no broken records today, except for me.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on January 28, 2007, 12:17:39 PM
DAWN IN SEATTLE

(http://time.blogs.com/daily_dish/images/seattlewa230pm.jpg)

der Brucer
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Post by: DERBRUCER on January 28, 2007, 12:33:55 PM
But in a couple of weeks they will have a new John Abraham film showing and I will try to go see it.

Is it this one: Salaam E Ishq: A Tribute to Love (http://www.searchindia.com/search/bollywood-movies/salaam-e-ishq-movie-review.html)

Quote

Reviewer's Summary - A Never Ending Ordeal
Language: Hindi
Year: January 26, 2007 in the U.S.
Actors: Salman Khan, John Abraham, Govinda, Anil Kapoor, Akshaye Khanna, Vidya Balan, Priyanka Chopra, Shannon Esra, Sohail Khan, Isha Koppikar, Juhi Chawla, Ayesha Takia, Anjana Sukhani
Director: Nikhil Advani
Producer: Mukesh Talreja & Sunil Manchanda
Story: Nikhil Advani
Screenplay: Saurabh Shukla, Suresh Nair & Nikhil Advani
Music: Shankar, Ehsaan & Loy
Lyrics: Sameer
Dialogs: Saurabh Shukla


Salaam E Ishq - No Tribute to Love but a Lengthy Nightmare

Quick, drop the guillotine on the Bollywood baboons that brought us the lengthy horror show called Salaam E Ishq.

Inspired by the 2003 Hollywood romantic comedy Love Actually, Salaam E Ishq is that unique Bollywood movie that has absolutely no saving graces.

Featuring a cricket-team-size motley crew of current and yesteryear top stars, Salaam E Ishq proves that more is less when it comes to Bollywood.

From the first frame to the last, Salaam E Ishq is painful torture for unsuspecting viewers duped into the movie hall by the big names on the marquee.

As if one repetitive love story was not tiresome enough in a Hindi movie, Salaam E Ishq bores us with six love stories.

Salaam E Ishq fails at multiple levels.

der Brucer
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 12:35:50 PM
I am being very lazy.  
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Post by: Tomovoz on January 28, 2007, 12:41:55 PM
"Hmmm...I seem to be missing maunder wear", he thought, as he stumbled from the elevator into the hotel lobby.
:)
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Post by: DERBRUCER on January 28, 2007, 12:49:55 PM
 I wonder who did the theme to Doctor's Hospital, the show I guest-starred on for the premiere episode?  And who did the theme to Marcus Welby, another TV show I always forget I did a small role on?

Doctor's Hospital - Don Ellis, who died shortly thereafter

Marcus Welby - Leonard Rosenman   (Neil Diamonds "Jazz Singer", "Star Trek IV", "Barry Lyndon")

der Brucer
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Post by: Tomovoz on January 28, 2007, 12:51:35 PM
I'm sure everyone knows what the hit song taken from a commercial was, yes?

No matter What Shape your Stomach's In
I'd Like To teach The World To Sing
It oughta sell a million (Coke song - a hit in the UK)
We've Only Just Begun
I Love A Rainy Night
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Post by: DERBRUCER on January 28, 2007, 12:54:29 PM
We must have a good posting day, because if we do it will mean the breaking of a new record here at haineshisway.com

Which would be?
Minions need defined goals.

der Brucer
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Post by: DERBRUCER on January 28, 2007, 12:57:25 PM

....remember, the key word is "FABULOUS and DELICIOUS."

This is an amplification to your previous:

Quote
Boy... You give a man 4, and all of a sudden he is wanting 5 !!  Men, what to do with them!!?!???

der Brucer
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: DERBRUCER on January 28, 2007, 12:59:40 PM
Is that how to spell Clearasil?  It doesn't look right.  
YUP

ClearasilŪ

der Brucer
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 01:02:53 PM
Which would be?
Minions need defined goals.

der Brucer

(For the very first time, I have to agree with DR der Brucer)

How many postings needed?
And what record are we striving to beat?
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: DERBRUCER on January 28, 2007, 01:03:00 PM

 We keyboard people can buy into that fantasy of "sell your soul for fantastic technique and ability."

Nonsense! Any ersatz gigolo would make the same deal.

der Brucer
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Tomovoz on January 28, 2007, 01:03:56 PM
My favourite TV medical show was "Blue Star" - "Medic".

I like the Ben Casy inspired hits.

Calling Dr Casey - John D Loudermilk
Ben Crazy - Dickie Goodman
Dr Ben Basey - Mickey Shorr.
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Cason on January 28, 2007, 01:05:27 PM
A CASON POINT - caption for a photo of Cason pointing angrily at his Mom for revealing family secrets

There's a pun I'll bet Cason's never heard before, right?  :)

Never ever!  And then, what about when the Casons go rolling along?  
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 01:06:29 PM
well, looky there, I already broke a record -- the first time we've made it to page 5 on the last Sunday of the month with DR Karen's posting beating Dr der Brucer's posting to the punch...
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Post by: Cason on January 28, 2007, 01:06:29 PM
It was LOL (and we've got it on tape, so he has to be nice to his parents or ....)

I know, I know -- I've already warned Heather about some of the things on those tapes...and then some, just defy words...
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 01:07:15 PM
Nonsense! Any ersatz gigolo would make the same deal.

der Brucer

I take it you speak from experience.... :-*
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: DERBRUCER on January 28, 2007, 01:08:57 PM
(I'm sure I'll hear from der Brucer about allowing a child to get up on the furniture and scuff up the coffee table...)...

Moi? I dedicated one wall of the kids bedroom to crayon and their grandmother had me put a ladder against the tree in the back yard so the kids could reach the first branch. We used to go exploring the beaches around Big Sur, and that involved climbing down a cliff side (the kids couldn't yet climb, so Mom and I passed them down, hand over hand).

And you should see what I let the dogs do :(

der Brucer
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 01:14:02 PM
A CASON POINT - caption for a photo of Cason pointing angrily at his Mom for revealing family secrets

There's a pun I'll bet Cason's never heard before, right?  :)

...and think of the puns/play on words with one of his other nicknames -- Case

Like "Get off my Case!" (said to bullies... or his girlfriends)...
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: DERBRUCER on January 28, 2007, 01:16:04 PM
I take it you speak from experience.... :-*

Don't get me talking...... ::)

der Brucer
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 01:16:39 PM
Go Murphys!  Go Murphys!  

We're here for ya , BK!  
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 01:18:34 PM
We're in your corner on breaking that record!
Let's get to .... well, whatever that record it is!
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Post by: DERBRUCER on January 28, 2007, 01:18:48 PM
Does anybody still wear a hat?

(http://www.foxnews.com/images/root_images/012807_charles2.jpg)

and here's why:
(http://www.foxnews.com/photoessay/photoessay_1390_images/0128070927_M_012807_charles_camilla2.jpg)

der Brucer
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Post by: DERBRUCER on January 28, 2007, 01:19:45 PM
Go Murphys!  Go Murphys!  

Not everbody gets a bed named after them!

der Brucer
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 01:20:23 PM

And you should see what I let the dogs do :(

der Brucer

ewwwwwww... I'll just take your word on that one  :-\
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Matt H. on January 28, 2007, 01:21:23 PM
I liked the theme songs for GRINDL and IT'S ABOUT TIME.
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 01:21:34 PM
Not everbody gets a bed named after them!

der Brucer

I know, luck of the Irish!
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Post by: Cason on January 28, 2007, 01:21:44 PM
Not everbody gets a bed named after them!

der Brucer

Or a Law...
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Post by: Tomovoz on January 28, 2007, 01:22:03 PM
The Singing Doctors:

Richard Chamberlain:  Three Stars Will Shine Tonight
Vincent Edwards: Why Did You Leave Me.
Rick Springfield: Jessie's Girl

Does Mandy Patinkin sing?
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Cason on January 28, 2007, 01:22:58 PM
...and think of the puns/play on words with one of his other nicknames -- Case

Like "Get off my Case!" (said to bullies... or his girlfriends)...

And if you only get in a quick visit, you just got a Brief Case...
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Cason on January 28, 2007, 01:23:27 PM
And if you only get in a quick visit, you just got a Brief Case...

Whenever the temperature drops, I very well might be a Cold Case...
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Cason on January 28, 2007, 01:25:36 PM
Whenever the temperature drops, I very well might be a Cold Case...

I am currently wishing someone would try to book Case...
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 28, 2007, 01:25:57 PM
How about one-person shows we've loved/loathed?

Loved:  Debra Conner (http://www.debraconner.com) as Margaret Blennerhassett and Zelda Fitzgerald


Loved:  THE BELLE OF AMHERST

Loathed:  I'll have to think about this--I know I've seen a few stinkers.
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Cason on January 28, 2007, 01:26:04 PM
I am currently wishing someone would try to book Case...

That would certainly suit Case!
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 01:26:18 PM
Don't get me talking...... ::)

der Brucer

We haven't been able to stop you so far....
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Cason on January 28, 2007, 01:27:42 PM
If I went spelunking, I'd need a partner to lower Case...
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Matt H. on January 28, 2007, 01:28:02 PM
PHYLLIS was the perfect example of a time slot hit. On Monday nights after RHODA, it was a top ten hit all season long. The second season, CBS moved it to Tuesday nights where it died. Amazing to finish your first season ranked #6 overall and be canceled at the end of your second season. Unbelievable.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 28, 2007, 01:28:46 PM
Shortly I shall shower and shave and get myself down to Target or Best Buy and pick up the double feature of DON'T KNOCK THE TWIST / TWIST AROUND THE CLOCK!

I must watch them today!

I wonder if there was ever a film called DON"T TWIST THE KNOCKERS?

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Post by: Cason on January 28, 2007, 01:28:54 PM
And if you only get in a quick visit, you just got a Brief Case...

But then again, that's never really been one of my problems... ;D
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 01:29:03 PM
or after you've had a beverage or meal -- just in Case
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Cason on January 28, 2007, 01:30:34 PM
or after you've had a beverage or meal -- just in Case

See?  Now you're getting what Case meant!
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Matt H. on January 28, 2007, 01:30:41 PM
I began my afternoon by finishing PRESENTING LILY MARS. Nice to see the whole movie, and the print they used for the transfer was in reasonably good shape, so it looked fine. I think some of Judy's other B&W movies on DVD (FOR ME AND MY GAL and ZIEGFELD GIRL) look better.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 28, 2007, 01:31:44 PM
Next I watched CHARLIE CHAN AT THE RACE TRACK. ANother CHan which I had never seen, and I didn't guess the murderer's identity. Good mystery, and this transfer is the best CHAN I've seen.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on January 28, 2007, 01:33:40 PM
Reuters (http://news.aol.com/topnews/articles/_a/iguanas-stubborn-erection-to-get-the/20070126165909990001)
Quote
Iguana's Stubborn Erection to Get the Chop

ANTWERP, Belgium (Jan. 25) - Mozart, an iguana with an erection that has lasted for over a week, will have his penis amputated in the next couple of days.

Veterinarians at Antwerp's Aquatopia had sought to treat the animal's problem, but decided removal was the only solution because of the risk of infection. The good news for Mozart and his mates is that male iguanas have two penises.

Thank god for spare parts!

der Brucer

Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 28, 2007, 01:34:00 PM
Are you sure it was a "he" who said that?  I thought I read where Brittany said that to Paris as they stumbled out of the elevator into the hotel lobby .. or was it out of a car onto the street?

Yes, I can assure you it was a "he".
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 01:34:52 PM
Keep posting, Case, I love seeing that cute little avatar posted all up and down the page...
Ain't he cute, everybody?!    

.....(Plus we may be getting close to page 6)..
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 01:35:50 PM
Yes, I can assure you it was a "he".

Brittany's male counterpoint I must assume....
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 01:36:05 PM
CASE LAW - my new proposed TV pilot about a law student by day, leading man by night, and how his two disparate lives intersect
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Cason on January 28, 2007, 01:36:18 PM
Well, in that Case, I certainly am Casing the joint, aren't I?
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 01:37:51 PM
Way to go, Case, you got us to page 6!

Wa-hoooo!

What a team, those Murphys make!!

Bruce is going to owe us a sparkling prize....
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Post by: Matt H. on January 28, 2007, 01:38:46 PM
Next, I watched the Men's long program at the national championships. I knew who had won and who had skated well or poorly, so none of that was a surprise.

What was a surprise was that two of our finest male skaters weren't there: Ryan Jahnke and Matt Savoie. I didn't read anything about their retiring from amateur skating, so when I saw the group of guys who were among the top tier, I was shocked at how many I was unfamiliar with (and after I saw them skate, I was not surprised they were unknown - terrible).

Lysechek was brilliant unquestionably. I've never seen him skate with that much flair or passion, and he richly deserved his score and the gold. Ryan Bradley has always been a showman, and I was pleased to see him not fall apart on his jumps. Johnny Weir is coming off an injury that took him out of the Grand Prix finals, and I didn't hear any of the commentators talking about that. Not making excuses for him; he skated a lackluster short and long program, but usually with other skaters, when there are physical problems, the excuses are offered up ad nauseum. Not with Johnny. I have a feeling he's alienated some folks out there.
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 01:39:45 PM
Case ~ you need to pick out some appropraite Page 6 dance artwork
(Shoot! If only HHW was set up for video -- I could post the tape of you tapping on the coffee table...)
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Cason on January 28, 2007, 01:40:28 PM
Well, Mammy, just think we wouldn't be a team if you hadn't made your Case.
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Matt H. on January 28, 2007, 01:40:46 PM
I finished the afternoon watching an interview with the creator and stars of THE SHIELD on the Fox Movie Channel. The decision at the end of last year to kill off one of their most popular characters was discussed in great detail, and how wonderful to hear how the decision upset so many of the actors losing a dear fellow actor whom they all admired so much.
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 01:40:57 PM
or "in Case meant"  something else by his posting....
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 01:41:28 PM
Karen - I assume you realize it's exactly 30 posts to a page, right?   Hence, reply #30 will start a page, as will #60, #90.

Or was that an HHW secret?
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 01:42:04 PM
Well, Mammy, just think we wouldn't be a team if you hadn't made your Case.

Ha-ha-ha (well, at least we're making each other laugh)...
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Cason on January 28, 2007, 01:43:42 PM
Case ~ you need to pick out some appropraite Page 6 dance artwork
(Shoot! If only HHW was set up for video -- I could post the tape of you tapping on the coffee table...)

(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i246/mr_cuban_pete/Sprinklers.jpg)


[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]PAGE 6 CASE IN THE SPRINKLERS DANCE![/move]
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 01:45:44 PM
Karen - I assume you realize it's exactly 30 posts to a page, right?   Hence, reply #30 will start a page, as will #60, #90.

Or was that an HHW secret?

I've been asking for my HHW member packet ever since I hit junior member status -- which I assume would include the HHW Rule Book -- but nothing in ye ol' mail box so far -- so I'm just winging it ...
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 01:45:48 PM
Has there only been one song written for a commercial that has actually become a hit?  I know they tried a second time with a song called It Won't Hurt To Try It (It's Not Gonna Hurt Anymore) which had two versions, one sung by my old pal, Mr. Michael Burns.  That song was written for a Clearasil commercial.  Is that how to spell Clearasil?  It doesn't look right.  I have the 45 for It Won't Hurt To Try It buried deep in storage.

Wasn't I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing written for Coke before it was a hit?
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 28, 2007, 01:45:54 PM
Clearly, what we have here is not an open and shut Case.
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 01:47:35 PM
The spin-off from CASE LAW will of course be THE PAPER CASE.
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 01:48:20 PM
come on folks, just under 10 posts to go and we're at page 7... and then Case can post more dance artwork...
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 01:49:57 PM
Or the Cason version of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE:  CASE SERAT SERAT
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 01:50:59 PM
I am addicted to the store closing sale at Younkers dept store.  I mean doesn't everyone need a Pie Bird? I got tons of great stuff today. I had to use a double stroller to get it all (they don't have shopping carts)
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 01:51:50 PM
Keep those Case puns coming, we're on our way to breaking a HHW record...
Don't you feel the excitement?
I'm just giddy thinking about it!
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 01:53:00 PM
MattH-  Do you remember whether the series ANGIE had any ratings success for a while?
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 01:53:30 PM
What a wonderful Sunday...comfort food of broasted chicken, mased potatoes and gravy...yum...then 2 hours shopping.Yikes! I hate to shop, but this sale has got me. I am not the proud owner of a Rachael Ray fajita pan.  Hey, it was 60% off!  Actually I got a number of gifts for future birthdays and an iPod docking station. At 60% off, it was a deal
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Cason on January 28, 2007, 01:53:46 PM
come on folks, just under 10 posts to go and we're at page 7... and then Case can post more dance artwork...

At this point, the HHW'ers probably think I'm a nut Case...
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: MBarnum on January 28, 2007, 01:53:46 PM
Is it this one: Salaam E Ishq: A Tribute to Love (http://www.searchindia.com/search/bollywood-movies/salaam-e-ishq-movie-review.html)der Brucer

Yes, that is the one the opens next week!

Oh, well, some of my favorite movies got reviews like that! LOL!

And besides even if the plot is tired, I don't think I would have any problem paying to see these three actors on screen...all in the same movie.


John Abraham.....


(http://www.bollywood.nl/nieuws/images/johnabraham.jpg)


Salman Khan....


(http://movies.indiainfo.com/gallery/albums/album115-Salman-Khan/salman14.jpg)


and Akshaye Khanna....


(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/65/Akshayekhanna.jpg/300px-Akshayekhanna.jpg)
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 01:54:11 PM
Even the Godiva chocolate is 60% off.  I made mine dark chocolate just to be good
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Cason on January 28, 2007, 01:54:13 PM
And one for Case...
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: DERBRUCER on January 28, 2007, 01:54:50 PM
Case ~ you need to pick out some appropraite Page 6 dance artwork
(Shoot! If only HHW was set up for video -- I could post the tape of you tapping on the coffee table...)

Post your tape on UTube and create a link.

Bet Edisaurus could guide you through the process.

der Brucer
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Cason on January 28, 2007, 01:55:41 PM
Post your tape on UTube and create a link.

Bet Edisaurus could guide you through the process.

der Brucer

Oh no - don't encourage her!
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: Cason on January 28, 2007, 01:56:12 PM
Yes!  I'm now a Full Member...
Title: Re:FINE FETTLE
Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 01:56:15 PM
I had to go meet someone briefly - did a little DVD trading, and got a bunch of about-to-be-released titles, including Looker (which I'm watching now - oy), The Arrangement (Kazan - Elia, not Lainie), Band of Angels, Performance, Ginger and Fred (Fellini - not Astaire and Rogers), and The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Runner.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 01:56:19 PM
well, I'm cold, think I'll make some hot chocolate. I got about a case of it for Christmas
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Post by: DERBRUCER on January 28, 2007, 01:57:47 PM
Would some Murphy or other like to elucidate on where the name Cason came from (The Internet is vague and contradictory - variant of Jason, Greek name meaning Ardent, etc)

der Brucer
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 01:57:54 PM
Most have probably figured out the record that we will definitely break by Wednesday - the highest posting month in this site's history.  Not sure it will happen today, but you never know.  Hits, however, is another story - it's fascinating that we will have our highest posting month, but not have our highest "hits" month - although, that said, I suppose we might get close and might even best that record, too.
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 01:58:50 PM
well, I'm cold, think I'll make some hot chocolate. I got about a case of it for Christmas

See, even DR Cillaliz is getting in on the Case pun craze....we're on a roll!
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 01:59:36 PM
Would some Murphy or other like to elucidate on where the name Cason came from (The Internet is vague and contradictory - variant of Jason, Greek name meaning Ardent, etc)

der Brucer

from the gods!
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 02:00:53 PM
Yes!  I'm now a Full Member...

Ya-hooooo!  Confetti, dancing girls, and your very own BK decorder ring!!
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Post by: DERBRUCER on January 28, 2007, 02:01:46 PM
Yes!  I'm now a Full Member...

A line form an animated commercial for Viagra?

der Brucer
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Post by: Ginny on January 28, 2007, 02:03:04 PM
Back from a delightful lunch by the fireplace at Panera with DH Richard, a stop at Starbucks, and some grocery shopping.  Since it's a comfort food day, I'll make Tuna Glop for dinner.
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Post by: Sandra on January 28, 2007, 02:03:58 PM
Yes!  I'm now a Full Member...

That calls for some Cherry Coke and ice cream.
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Post by: MBarnum on January 28, 2007, 02:04:19 PM
You Murphy's have absolutely entertained me today! LOL!

And DR Karen, didn't you ever think of sending the table top dancing tape to Funniest Home Videos?  :D
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Post by: MBarnum on January 28, 2007, 02:09:48 PM
Neither Target, Walmart, nor Best Buy carried DON'T KNOCK THE TWIST / TWIST AROUND THE CLOCK at store level...only on their websites or at stores NOT in Salem.

All I can say about that is Tuchus Butt Castle!!!! And I mean it!
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Post by: Matt H. on January 28, 2007, 02:14:46 PM
MattH-  Do you remember whether the series ANGIE had any ratings success for a while?

I don't remember it being a ratings hit at all, and the way ABC moved it around its schedule during its relatively short run, I don't think it ever had a chance to grab an audience for any sustained length of time.
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 02:16:14 PM
It certainly tuchus a long time to get to page 7.
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Post by: Sandra on January 28, 2007, 02:17:36 PM
Neither Target, Walmart, nor Best Buy carried DON'T KNOCK THE TWIST / TWIST AROUND THE CLOCK at store level...only on their websites or at stores NOT in Salem.

All I can say about that is Tuchus Butt Castle!!!! And I mean it!

Here, here!

I think that is catching on.
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 02:17:45 PM
Thanks for the ANGIE info, Matt.  I wonder if by the time the ANGIE theme song got its radio play, it was too late to make a dent in the show's ratings.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 28, 2007, 02:18:33 PM
I guess I'll head down now and clean the guest bathroom. Since GREASE comes on an hour earlier tonight, there is less time to do other things before starting up the TV again.

WBBL.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 28, 2007, 02:19:25 PM
Thanks for the ANGIE info, Matt.  I wonder if by the time the ANGIE theme song got its radio play, it was too late to make a dent in the show's ratings.

I just looked up the ratings for the two seasons that ANGIE spanned. It didn't land in the top 30 during either of those two years.
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 02:21:44 PM
Would some Murphy or other like to elucidate on where the name Cason came from (The Internet is vague and contradictory - variant of Jason, Greek name meaning Ardent, etc)

der Brucer

It's my maiden name -- so he's named after my dad (who was the last male Cason on that branch of the family tree).  The family story has it that 3 brothers came to the Carolinas (which all Casons in the US supposedly sprang from) -- North or South is in debate -- (although my G-Gdad was from S. C.) to escape the Huguenot persecution in France.  Further study has shown that the surname Cason originated in England -- deriving from folks from the town of Cawston in county Norfolk -- Carson also is bastardization of it (of course, the Carsons say it's the other way around).  Cason dates back to about the 17th century.  It has also been spelled Casen or Casson -- but a true Cason spells the right way -- Cason.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 02:24:16 PM
Good Afternoon!

Well, I guess it was a good decision that I changed around my moving schedule this past week, otherwise, I would have missed my father's birthday party/lunch today that my mother arranged.  -His birthday is later in the week, but she held the gathering today.  We all gathered at their favorite Chinese restaurant where we feasted on Peking Duck and whatever food they had on the buffet.  My brother, Mike, was the only other son able to make it today, but he also brought his kids - my nieces and nephew - with him, so I was also able to get in some "Uncle Jojo" time today too.

The majority of the guests were friends of my parents, lots of uncles and aunts.  *Of course, since we're Filipino, they weren't my "real" uncles and aunts - once the mothers become friends, the kids automatically become related.  I've literally known some of these uncles and aunts my whole life.  It was good seeing them again, and I also finally got to meet one my uncle's new wife.

*And to make me feel "old", one of my aunts informed me that here grandson is now a freshman.  In college.  How time flies!
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 02:28:32 PM
That calls for some Cherry Coke and ice cream.

hmmmm, that sounds good -- so we'll add that to the Cason Becoming A full Member Celebration list:
Confetti, dancing girls, BK decoder ring, cherry coke and ice cream -- it's a party!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 02:29:32 PM
See, even DR Cillaliz is getting in on the Case pun craze....we're on a roll!

And since it's HOT chocolate, no one can call it a cold case
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 02:30:04 PM
We're close to page 8 -- look out record, here we come!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 02:30:40 PM
And, yes, there was cake.  They got a cheesecake from one of the "legendary" bakeries in the area, Pastries By Randolph.  It was a cheesecake, but it was no ordinary cheesecake.  It had a graham cracker crust, and it was also topped with a thin layer of sponge cake.  And the sponge cake layer was topped with fresh fruit and glazed.  And surrounding the cake was a ring of lady fingers; when the cake first came out of the box, I thought it was a Charlotte of some sort.  YUM!

And the restaurant threw is three large "goblets" of oranger sherbet. :)
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 02:30:41 PM
Back from a delightful lunch by the fireplace at Panera with DH Richard, a stop at Starbucks, and some grocery shopping.  Since it's a comfort food day, I'll make Tuna Glop for dinner.

Mmmm Tuna Glop!  I know I have that recipe somewhere
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Post by: DERBRUCER on January 28, 2007, 02:30:53 PM
Things friends? send me:

Quote
We all know those cute little computer symbols called "emoticons," where:

":)" means a smile and

":(" is a frown.

Sometimes these are represented by

:-)

:-(
Well, how about some "ASSICONS?"

Here goes:

(_!_) a regular ass

(__!__) a fat ass

(!) a tight ass

(_*_) a sore ass

{_!_} a swishy ass

(_o_) an ass that's been around

(_x_) kiss my ass

(_X_) leave my ass alone

(_zzz_) a tired ass

(_E=mc2_) a smart ass

(_$_) Money coming out of his ass

(_?_) Dumb Ass

You have just been e-mooned!


der Brucer
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 02:30:55 PM
Come on Page 8!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 02:32:28 PM
And how come DR Miss Karen does not have an avatar?

-I'm sure DR Cason might have a pic or two she could use.  ;)
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 02:32:47 PM
DR Sandra. I have been drinking lots of diet cherry Coke lately.  Does it count, even though it's diet?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 02:33:29 PM
Come on Page 8!

Umm... Miss, we're already there.
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 02:33:48 PM
Ta-dah! der Brucer did it!  Flipped us off -- I mean over -- to page 8!  I'm out of here -- did my part.  But I'll return later to check if we're on a record-setting pace. I love a challenge!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 02:34:36 PM
DR Cillaliz - Ah, the joys of shopping at a store closing sale.  :)
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 02:36:38 PM
Umm... Miss, we're already there.

I know, while I was typing that, der Brucer was stealing my thunder and his post slipped in as I was hitting my reply button...
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 02:38:27 PM
DR Cillaliz - Ah, the joys of shopping at a store closing sale.  :)

Yes, and my mother asked about some items I may have to go back and check on.  The one thing I really wish I had gotten is a really good set of knives.  What do you recommend?
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Post by: Sandra on January 28, 2007, 02:39:25 PM
I've only had Diet Cherry Coke once when that was what the machine gave me. I didn't like it so much, but if you do, we'll count it.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 02:41:21 PM
I've only had Diet Cherry Coke once when that was what the machine gave me. I didn't like it so much, but if you do, we'll count it.
Thanks! I have always remembered that the first thing you asked when I started posting is if I drink Cherry Coke, LOL
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 02:46:45 PM
In other, sadder news... I just received word informing me that one of the young actresses who was in the production of Cabaret I worked on last fall passed away last week, apparently from meningitis.  She was in her mid-20s.  I had just seen her a few weeks ago heading to an audition...  Too soon.  Much too soon.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on January 28, 2007, 02:46:58 PM
Mmmm Tuna Glop!  I know I have that recipe somewhere

There are as many variants on Tuna Glop as there are Cason puns.

They all seem to share tuna, peas and every 60's housewife's favorite - Cream of Mushroom Soup.

SInce I can not abide hot tuna and Woody hates prefers not to eat peas, this dish will not likely make an appearance hereabouts.

der Brucer

I loved the flexibility offered by this recipe comment:

Quote
This is a recipe with a great deal of room for variation. All the ingredients can be substituted...
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Post by: Sandra on January 28, 2007, 02:49:43 PM
Well, the ice cream is gone. Now I'm working on a Cherry Coke.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on January 28, 2007, 02:50:19 PM
...der Brucer was stealing my thunder and his post slipped in ...

Madam...please...some discretion if you would 8)

der Brucer
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 02:52:30 PM
Yes, and my mother asked about some items I may have to go back and check on.  The one thing I really wish I had gotten is a really good set of knives.  What do you recommend?

All you really need in a 8 or 10 inch chef's knife, or you can go the Santoku route - with or without the grantons (the ones with a scalloped edge) - and a good paring knife.  Knife sets will usually contain a couple of knives you will never use, so... However, if a set of knives ends up costing the price of one good chef's knife... Well...

Since you have a Rachel Ray pan, she has a two-knife set that is pretty good.

Otherwise, buy what feels good to you.  If you can take the knife out of the package and check the feel and weight in your hand that would be ideal.  Wusthof and Henckels are traditional and trustworthy brands.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 02:54:46 PM
*And knife blocks tend to harbor moisture and bacteria - both of which would be detrimental the knives and you.  See if they have any knife safes - I LOVE mine! - or some drawer rack, or one of the magnetic strips (if you don't mind "hanging" your knives out in the open.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 03:00:52 PM
*And knife blocks tend to harbor moisture and bacteria - both of which would be detrimental the knives and you.  See if they have any knife safes - I LOVE mine! - or some drawer rack, or one of the magnetic strips (if you don't mind "hanging" your knives out in the open.

Thanks for the advice. I've always wondered about the knife blocks. Plus they take up a lot of space.  
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 03:02:08 PM
Looker, which I haven't seen since 1981, is quite interesting in certain ways.  It's as bad as it always was, but it was very cutting edge in terms of what it was saying, and, in fact, a lot of it has come to pass - I believe (and someone can correct me if I'm wrong) that Looker is the first time the words Computer Generated Imagery (CGI, in Internet lingo) was ever used in a mainstream film - this was a year before the release of Tron.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 03:04:35 PM
Here's a pic of the type of knife safe I use:

(http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/kid-smartliving_1929_4718909)

They come in 4", 6", 8" and 10" sizes.  They make it easy to store knives safely in a drawer, and they also make it easier to travel with your knives too.  I blame Alton Brown for turning me on to them.  -Williams-Sonoma usually has them.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 03:11:12 PM
That's really cool, Jose. I store all my knives in one drawer and that's all I put in that drawer, but this would protect the blade. Cool
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 03:15:47 PM
I adore Alton Brown
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 03:17:37 PM
I didn't buy any of the knife sets because they all included steak knives and other knives I really didn't need. I may just forget that right now.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on January 28, 2007, 03:23:22 PM
Salon on Sundance (http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/2007/01/22/sundance_2/index.html)

Quote
a grisly horror movie about a girl blessed with a unique ability to repel sexual advances, a lyrical documentary about men who love horses (in a manner illegal in most jurisdictions), a faux-documentary about the growing population of zombies (aka the "non-living community") in Los Angeles.

The Winner is.. (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,247800,00.html)

Quote
The U.S. dramatic jury, which included actress Sarah Polley and director Catherine Hardwicke, gave two special acting prizes to Jess Weixler "for a juicy and jaw-dropping performance" as a young woman equipped with a lethal genital mutation in the horror comedy "Teeth";

(http://ia.ec.imdb.com/media/imdb/01/I/15/31/12/10m.jpg)

Enough to care a straight man gay!

der Brucer
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 28, 2007, 03:28:42 PM
The Singing Doctors:

Richard Chamberlain:  Three Stars Will Shine Tonight
Vincent Edwards: Why Did You Leave Me.
Rick Springfield: Jessie's Girl

Does Mandy Patinkin sing?

No.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 28, 2007, 03:31:19 PM
Brittany's male counterpoint I must assume....

Michael Barnum?
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 28, 2007, 03:33:59 PM
At this point, the HHW'ers probably think I'm a nut Case...

And some of us know it!
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 28, 2007, 03:37:51 PM
Good Afternoon!
*And to make me feel "old", one of my aunts informed me that here grandson is now a freshman.  In college.  How time flies!


Butcha are, Blanche.  Ya are old!



Says the Classic Ruin.
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 03:37:58 PM
DR Elmo!  Got cha!  The stars aligned again today.  Where have you been all day? We missed ya and need ya to help us break this record thing -- and to join the Case pun craze.  So keep on posting!  Hugs!
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 03:38:50 PM
I feel a page 9 is close...
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 28, 2007, 03:39:02 PM
And how come DR Miss Karen does not have an avatar?

-I'm sure DR Cason might have a pic or two she could use.  ;)

Miss Karen is too beautiful for an avatar!
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 03:39:17 PM
...it's on the horizon, I can see it...
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 28, 2007, 03:39:57 PM
In other, sadder news... I just received word informing me that one of the young actresses who was in the production of Cabaret I worked on last fall passed away last week, apparently from meningitis.  She was in her mid-20s.  I had just seen her a few weeks ago heading to an audition...  Too soon.  Much too soon.

DR Jose!  That's really awful.  I'm so sorry.
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 03:40:16 PM
Miss Karen is too beautiful for an avatar!

awwww, you sure know how to charm a girl....and look, you took us to page 9!
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 28, 2007, 03:41:01 PM
Here's a pic of the type of knife safe I use:

(http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/kid-smartliving_1929_4718909)

They come in 4", 6", 8" and 10" sizes.  They make it easy to store knives safely in a drawer, and they also make it easier to travel with your knives too.  I blame Alton Brown for turning me on to them.  -Williams-Sonoma usually has them.

Didn't I see that in John Carpenter's HALLOWEEN?
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 28, 2007, 03:41:55 PM
DR Elmo!  Got cha!  The stars aligned again today.  Where have you been all day? We missed ya and need ya to help us break this record thing -- and to join the Case pun craze.  So keep on posting!  Hugs!

I have been to Toyland all the livelong day!
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 03:42:02 PM
Things friends? send me:der Brucer

well, if the ass fits.... ;)
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Post by: Adriana Patti on January 28, 2007, 03:43:27 PM
Hello Larry I love you!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Ginny on January 28, 2007, 03:43:38 PM
DR Cillaliz - my favorite knives are from Cutco.  You used to have to purchase them from a college student who came to your home to demo them, but now you can order online.  Our favorites are:

The Trimmer (http://www.cutco.com/jsp/catalog/detail.jsp?categoryId=50&ensembleId=10243)

The 2.75" and 4" Paring Knives (http://www.cutco.com/jsp/catalog/detail.jsp?categoryId=50&ensembleId=10242)

The Spatula/Spreader (http://www.cutco.com/jsp/catalog/detail.jsp?categoryId=50&ensembleId=10272)

The Petite Chef (http://www.cutco.com/jsp/catalog/detail.jsp?categoryId=50&ensembleId=10247)

The Slice 'n' Serve (http://www.cutco.com/jsp/catalog/detail.jsp?categoryId=70&ensembleId=10266)

The Super Shears (http://www.cutco.com/jsp/catalog/detail.jsp?categoryId=80&ensembleId=10340)

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Post by: Adriana Patti on January 28, 2007, 03:45:32 PM
I have to go to dinner with my grandpa soon...
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 03:46:15 PM
Madam...please...some discretion if you would 8)

der Brucer

Sorry, I was only quoting the story you told me about when you were being an ersatz gigolo -- I didn't know that was a secret....
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 03:47:30 PM
Hello Larry I love you!!!!!!!!

I love you moore!! (see, we can make puns out of Larry's name too!)
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 28, 2007, 03:56:09 PM
Hello Larry I love you!!!!!!!!

I love you, too!
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 28, 2007, 03:56:44 PM
I love you moore!! (see, we can make puns out of Larry's name too!)

Moore or less.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 03:58:42 PM
RE: "Angie" - Was it really on just for two seasons?  It seemed like it was on for longer than that.  Or maybe I just liked Robert Hays that much. ;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 04:03:26 PM
Five minutes to "Grease: You're The One That I Want"...

It really is too bad that they can't do the live rounds from New York City, from Broadway, due to the time difference.  Although, it would be interesting to see how the show would do in a later time slot on the West Coast.
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Post by: Adriana Patti on January 28, 2007, 04:04:10 PM
heh I am just reading though the case pages and understood your post  lol
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 04:05:07 PM
Thanks Ginny, looks like you have to already be a Cutco owner to shop online. But they do have catalogs.

I bought a couple Emeril knives when my neighborhood kitchen store closed to relocate to the mall.  I really like them.  
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 04:07:45 PM
Ok, I have to watch Your The One That I Want. I don't know why, but I'm going to watch it.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 28, 2007, 04:10:01 PM
Five minutes to "Grease: You're The One That I Want"...

It really is too bad that they can't do the live rounds from New York City, from Broadway, due to the time difference.  Although, it would be interesting to see how the show would do in a later time slot on the West Coast.

Two minutes in, and it's already terrifying!

Can't wait to see what the amazingly insincere Ms Marshall pulls off tonight!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 04:10:16 PM
Yikes! The screams of young girls in the audience....
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 04:10:35 PM
DR Jose!  That's really awful.  I'm so sorry.

Thank you, DR elmore.  News of a death is usually unexpected and never "welcome"... And with the celebration of my father's 65th birthday today... And spending some time with my nieces and nephew...  Just a truly weird twist for the day to take.

And knowing that Julie was at the start of a wonderful career.  She had starred in the tour of the Trevor Nunn Oklahoma as well as the tour of Little Women... Again, just much too soon.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 04:11:39 PM
Two minutes in, and it's already terrifying!

Can't wait to see what the amazingly insincere Ms Marshall pulls off tonight!

Now that really was scary!

And they're already having audio problems.  :-\
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 28, 2007, 04:13:12 PM
Olivia's had her face sandblasted.  I didn't recognize her.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 04:14:10 PM
Thank you, DR elmore.  News of a death is usually unexpected and never "welcome"... And with the celebration of my father's 65th birthday today... And spending some time with my nieces and nephew...  Just a truly weird twist for the day to take.

And knowing that Julie was at the start of a wonderful career.  She had starred in the tour of the Trevor Nunn Oklahoma as well as the tour of Little Women... Again, just much too soon.

That is very sad DR Jose, I'm sorry
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 04:18:43 PM
What? Still on page 9 ?  I can't leave you people for a second..
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 04:19:29 PM
Moore or less.

Definitely moore!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 04:20:04 PM
Ugh... They're labeling all the Danny's and Sandy's by adjectives.... "Wholesome Danny", "Hot Danny", etc., etc... - Well, I guess since "How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?" did it...  :-\
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 04:21:15 PM
...And I know I've played an audition or two for at least half of the finalists.  Amateurs?!?!?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 04:22:25 PM
At they're getting to sing whole songs (unlike "AI").
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 04:22:46 PM
Moore or less.

and even moore when we're standing in a moore overgrown with heather...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 04:23:45 PM
Oh... that's right, the judges get to comment now... :-\
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 04:23:57 PM
Derek reminds me a little of John Stamos
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 04:25:41 PM
OH!  Come on!  Let's all go to NBC's site and download the song lyrics so that we can all sing along with the Dannys and Sandys!

<GAG>

::)
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Post by: Miss Karen on January 28, 2007, 04:28:35 PM
Moore later...time to moore the boat...ciao!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 04:29:11 PM
OH!  Come on!  Let's all go to NBC's site and download the song lyrics so that we can all sing along with the Dannys and Sandys!

<GAG>

::)

Oh it's worse than that. They call it "Grease Karaoke" LOL  http://www.nbc.com/Grease/be_a_star/karaoke.shtml
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 04:32:53 PM
I wonder who picked these songs...if they did or they were told to sing them.  I mean "I Love Rock and Roll"??
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 28, 2007, 04:35:30 PM
Ok, I have to watch Your The One That I Want. I don't know why, but I'm going to watch it.

I'm watching and I'm breaking out in a rash.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 04:36:03 PM
HA!

I just checked out Juliana's bio on the site to see what fun facts she/they are sharing about her. Under training:

Acting: 4 months

???
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 04:38:25 PM
UH-OH!  The big TWIST, SURPRISE is coming up...

Ladies and Gentlemen...Get your SPOILER alerts ready!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 04:39:16 PM
Although, since I happened to be in casting office last week on another project when the news came in...

 :-X

 :o

 :-X

 8)

 :-X
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 04:41:15 PM
HA!

I just checked out Juliana's bio on the site to see what fun facts she/they are sharing about her. Under training:

Acting: 4 months

???

It will be interesting to see her video bio on the show. She does say she's been touring with the Bruce Springsteen thing as "East Coast Patti" for 2 1/2 years... she's "Rock Chick Sandy"  
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 04:45:22 PM
Acting four months?  I cannot stomach this stuff.  I hired her when she was still in high school.  She's toured in a Broadway show, and done some regional productions of big shows.  I wonder if she's taken down all those photos from her myspace page.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 04:45:22 PM
I am truly Laughing Out Loud!!!!!

:P
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 04:45:56 PM
So, what's this big twist - let's hear the gory details.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 04:46:04 PM
OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL!!!!!!!!!


OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 04:47:47 PM
So, what's this big twist - let's hear the gory details.

SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WEST COAST WATCHERS.....














They brought back two of the "audience" favorites, Matt, the jock, and Ashley, the cryer.  Unfortunately, from the performances they just gave, they just set themselves up for another round of rejection.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 28, 2007, 04:48:10 PM
SPOILER!!!!!!!!!!







They brought that girl Ashley back and she can't stay on pitch?  She must be giving good something to somebody on staff because she can't sing!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 04:48:22 PM

This is posted on her photo page for YTWTIW

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MHad the pleasure of meeting Juliana after seeing her perform as Millie in the National Broadway tour of "Throughtly Modern Millie". she is a gem. Don't know where you get that she's been acting fro only 4 months, She's been acting since she was 5, singing since before she could talk and Blew us away in "Millie"! She can be trusted with any broadway role and her fans from across the country will be clamoring to see her. She's sooo deserving, in every way!!!et
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 28, 2007, 04:48:26 PM
Oy vey--I'm switching to America's Funniest Videos.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 04:49:35 PM
Wouldn't Simon have had a hey day with that one
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 04:50:03 PM
Oy vey--I'm switching to America's Funniest Videos.

Are you sure you weren't already watching it?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 04:50:21 PM
SPOILER ALERT














Of course, since NBC was able to add two more weeks of live shows for the "Grease: YTOTIW"... They needed something to help pad those extra weeks of airtime.
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 04:52:14 PM
She's added the "temp job" to myspace - she has never had a temp job in her life.  I understand that a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do but I'm finding all this nauseating.  And you know that everyone is calling every family member and friend from around the country to vote - whether Juliana or any of the others.  I tell you.
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 04:53:15 PM
I tell ya.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 04:53:56 PM
Well it's getting is close to page 11 anyway
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 04:56:34 PM
SPOILER!!!!!!!!!!







They brought that girl Ashley back and she can't stay on pitch?  She must be giving good something to somebody on staff because she can't sing!




That reminds of a great anecdote...

As the young chorus boy left the leading man's dressing room, the leading man asked, "Where did you learn to do that?"

-Summerstock.

;D



*Of course, by "leading man" I actually mean...  :-X

 :P
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 05:00:03 PM
Well...

Are you going to vote?


-I'm not.  It's bad enough I'm more or less contributing to the ratings for the show.  And I in no way want to be responsible for what ends up on stage this summer in NYC.

;)
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 05:00:57 PM
I'm not going to vote either.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 05:03:25 PM
And this may have been asked before, but...

When did it become de rigeur to have an English host/judge on a reality show?  Or informercials for that matter?
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 05:04:29 PM
Jose, who have you played for at auditions?
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 05:12:54 PM
Or is that  a question I shouldn't ask?
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Post by: Jane on January 28, 2007, 05:13:11 PM
Does anybody still wear a hat?

(http://www.foxnews.com/images/root_images/012807_charles2.jpg)

der Brucer

Yes and I hope they look better than that one-oh my is that horrible. ;D
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 05:19:19 PM
Hi Jane!
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Post by: MBarnum on January 28, 2007, 05:20:04 PM
Gosh, a guy takes a short 1 hour nap and comes back to pages of posts!
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Post by: MBarnum on January 28, 2007, 05:20:49 PM
And now I have a Bollywood movie to finish.
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Post by: Jane on January 28, 2007, 05:22:40 PM
Hi Cillaliz
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Post by: Jane on January 28, 2007, 05:25:09 PM

Td, Cillaliz, Edisauris, DakotaCelt, George, & Miss Karen-Thanks for the vibes.  With the strength of all the vibes here I’m sure all will be well.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 05:25:26 PM
Jose, who have you played for at auditions?

Or is that  a question I shouldn't ask?

You can ask it, and I can answer it.  I'm just making sure I answer it correctly.  So...

Basically any one of the auditionees who auditioned for "Grease: YTOTIW" in New York City.

Ashley Anderson
Juliana Hansen
Kathleen Monteleone
Jason Celaya
Kevin Greene
Derek Keeling
Austin Miller
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Post by: Jane on January 28, 2007, 05:25:37 PM
JRand- Did you have a short, but sweet visit with Molly?

Miss Karen & Cason-The coffee table story is darling.  When you are famous it will be a great story to retell on the talk shows.  I enjoyed reading where Cason’s name came from, very interesting.  It is nice to have history behind a name.

Jose, so sad about the young woman.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 05:27:31 PM
Of course, if this was a real Broadway audition, there would be an anal retentive monitor at the door announcing each actor/actress, and the judges would be eating Chinese Food and checking their Blackberries.

;D
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 05:28:12 PM
You can ask it, and I can answer it.  I'm just making sure I answer it correctly.  So...

Basically any one of the auditionees who auditioned for "Grease: YTOTIW" in New York City.

Ashley Anderson
Juliana Hansen
Kathleen Monteleone
Jason Celaya
Kevin Greene
Derek Keeling
Austin Miller

No wonder you're watching...that would be enough to make me very curious
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 05:28:16 PM
*OH, and many, many empty Starbucks cups on the table too.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 05:29:17 PM
I do love hearing your stories about Broadway auditions, that's something I'll certainly never do
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 05:30:50 PM
No wonder you're watching...that would be enough to make me very curious

I actually remember Derek from some of his early SETC auditions when he was in college, so...

I'm not sure he would remember me by name, but he might recall my face, my playing.   However, I have a knack for remembering faces (and the songs they sang).
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Post by: S. Woody White on January 28, 2007, 05:32:05 PM
I've a pot roast in the oven, and der Brucer has You're the One That I Want playing too loud on the TV in the next room.

The show makes me want to barf.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 05:33:05 PM
...If anything, it's always nice seeing someone's name, someone's face in a Playbill, press release, ad.  It's nice to know their hard work has paid off in one way or another.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 05:34:06 PM
...And if they happen to make it into a show for which I played their audition... :)
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 05:35:32 PM
I would think it would be fun to see someone progress from one audition to another. Do you see that sometimes?
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Post by: S. Woody White on January 28, 2007, 05:37:17 PM
Here's a pic of the type of knife safe I use:

(http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/kid-smartliving_1929_4718909)

They come in 4", 6", 8" and 10" sizes.  They make it easy to store knives safely in a drawer, and they also make it easier to travel with your knives too.  I blame Alton Brown for turning me on to them.  -Williams-Sonoma usually has them.
We need to get word to Alton that he can blame you, in return.

Edi, can you make the contact?
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Post by: Ginny on January 28, 2007, 05:39:59 PM
DH Richard is actually watching the Grease thing with me and wants to know:  Are they really singing or lipsynching?  I hate the accompaniment tracks - I'd rather hear Jose playing piano.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 05:40:42 PM
I would think it would be fun to see someone progress from one audition to another. Do you see that sometimes?

Yes.

And I also see people stay the same.  And sing the same song.  And ask me if I know the song.  ("Well, since I've played it for you at least ten times in the past year and a half..."*)  For years.

And I also see people decline.  For years.


*File that under "Things I Wish I Could Say At Auditions", or "Things I Wish I Had The Guts To Say At Auditions".
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 05:43:50 PM
DH Richard is actually watching the Grease thing with me and wants to know:  Are they really singing or lipsynching?  I hate the accompaniment tracks - I'd rather hear Jose playing piano.

They're really singing.  It's hard to lip-synch flat and off-key.

As for the accompaniment... There's a live band on stage there, but, I have a feeling like they used to do for "Star Search" and even "American Idol" (from what I understand), the band records the tracks earlier in the week, and then basically fakes it on the live broadcast.  The reasoning being that it insures that the sound mix will be correct, and that it provides a consistency for the live performer.  :-\
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 05:44:49 PM
We need to get word to Alton that he can blame you, in return.

Edi, can you make the contact?

And how many knife safes do you have?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 05:46:36 PM
bk - If you really want some Must-Not-See-TV you have to tune in to see Juliana's video profile...  about 1:35 into the program.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 05:47:48 PM
So... How are they going to pad the last 20 minutes of the show?


This could get scarier.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 05:48:40 PM
bk - If you really want some Must-Not-See-TV you have to tune in to see Juliana's video profile...  about 1:35 into the program.

I really don't get why she wants everyone to think she has very little experience.  
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 05:49:06 PM
So... How are they going to pad the last 20 minutes of the show?


This could get scarier.

Dancing?
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Post by: S. Woody White on January 28, 2007, 05:49:15 PM
HA!

I just checked out Juliana's bio on the site to see what fun facts she/they are sharing about her. Under training:

Acting: 4 months

???
That's the total amount of time she's been on stage, with all the time she's been offstage snipped out.  Rehearsal studios don't count, either.

 ::)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 05:50:29 PM
Dancing?

Debbie Allen!  Calling, Debbie Allen!
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Post by: S. Woody White on January 28, 2007, 05:51:07 PM
And how many knife safes do you have?
Aw, c'mon, don't you think it would be neat if Alton turned to the camera during a show and said "I blame Jose" ?
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 05:51:13 PM
Debbie Allen!  Calling, Debbie Allen!

LOL!!!
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 28, 2007, 05:51:47 PM
I really don't get why she wants everyone to think she has very little experience.  

NBC is pushing that any untrained Bozo from Podunk can be a star, just like American Yodel.
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Post by: Ginny on January 28, 2007, 05:52:01 PM
Richard has this wonderful laugh that comes from the depths of his soul when he's really amused by something and this line, when I read it out lout to him, evoked that laugh.

They're really singing.  It's hard to lip-synch flat and off-key.
...
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Post by: S. Woody White on January 28, 2007, 05:52:11 PM
Page Twelve Dance of the Flying Sabres!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 05:53:00 PM
Aw, c'mon, don't you think it would be neat if Alton turned to the camera during a show and said "I blame Jose" ?

Well, he did feature them on "Good Eats" as well in one of his books.  So, he can blame himself.
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Post by: S. Woody White on January 28, 2007, 05:56:09 PM
She's added the "temp job" to myspace - she has never had a temp job in her life....
My first job out of college was temping for Kelly Services.  That's right, I was a Kelly Girl.

And I can type, and file!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 05:58:33 PM
Richard has this wonderful laugh that comes from the depths of his soul when he's really amused by something and this line, when I read it out lout to him, evoked that laugh.

;D
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 06:00:30 PM
Hmmm... And a couple of the finalists have IMDB listings too.  Like this one (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0233499/).
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 06:00:57 PM
Well, there's only two explanations as to why she wants people to think she has no experience - 1) she's been asked to do so by the producers of the show, or 2) she's not telling the truth and is trying to be manipulative.  If it's the latter, someone is giving her bad advice.  Guy Haines doesn't sing with amateurs and BK doesn't hire them to sing Japanese horror movie songs.  
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 06:01:15 PM
OK...

I just vomited!!!!!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 06:02:13 PM
*My previous post was in reference to next week's Guest "Judge" - and the accompanying skit that was used to introduce him.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 06:03:07 PM
OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The recap!

OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Jane on January 28, 2007, 06:03:27 PM
Favorite knives:  

Wustof-Paring.  I also like their scissors.

Cutco- Tomato knife (serrated), we use this so often for multiple task we have 3 of them

Zwilling- Chef’s knife
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 06:04:59 PM
And as tonight's episode comes to an end on the East Coase, I believe it's time for me to go through the boxes in the basement.  Finally.



Laters...
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 06:05:44 PM
At least they thanked the band
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Post by: Jane on January 28, 2007, 06:05:46 PM
.
Quote
Richard has this wonderful laugh that comes from the depths of his soul when he's really amused by something and this line, when I read it out lout to him, evoked that laugh.

Quote from: JoseSPiano on Today at 05:43:50pm
They're really singing.  It's hard to lip-synch flat and off-key.
..

 ;D
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 06:06:16 PM
No show next week...is that the Super Bowl?
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 06:06:21 PM
Why did Jose vomit - who's the guest next week.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 06:06:43 PM
See ya later DR Jose, it's been interesting
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 06:07:13 PM
I would say that thanks to this Grease show we will now most certainly attain our new record by the end of this evening - the highest posting month in our history.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 06:07:17 PM
Why did Jose vomit - who's the guest next week.


SPOILER

















Andrew Lloyd Weber
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 06:09:36 PM
MBarnum...............

Indian actress Shilpa Shetty won the British reality TV show “Celebrity Big Brother” Sunday after enduring alleged racial bullying that triggered protests in India and sparked a race relations debate in Britain.
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Post by: Adriana Patti on January 28, 2007, 06:10:42 PM
LOL...wow
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 06:11:25 PM
Time to find some food....laters
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 28, 2007, 06:12:16 PM
*My previous post was in reference to next week's Guest "Judge" - and the accompanying skit that was used to introduce him.

Oy!
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Post by: Adriana Patti on January 28, 2007, 06:13:25 PM
Should I watch La Dolce Vita tonight, or Last Tango in Paris?
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 28, 2007, 06:13:36 PM
At least they thanked the band

Mt friend David Chase is the MD, I believe.  Does he have no say in this charade?
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Post by: Tomovoz on January 28, 2007, 06:14:21 PM
ALW was the judge on the UK's "Sound Of Music" reality/audition show.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 28, 2007, 06:14:59 PM
Should I watch La Dolce Vita tonight, or Last Tango in Paris?

The Fellini!  Last Tango is one of the biggest bores I ever sat through.
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Post by: Tomovoz on January 28, 2007, 06:17:30 PM
I'm hoping we get neither the USA nor the UK show here.  We have no viable market for musicals! I doubt any show has covered costs here in the last decade except "Mama Mia".
Even the "Lion King" machine could not make $$$ here.
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Post by: Tomovoz on January 28, 2007, 06:20:22 PM
I'd avoid a film with that Mumbling guy too!
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Post by: MBarnum on January 28, 2007, 06:22:41 PM
Hurrah, for Shilpa!! I am going to get that show when it comes out on DVD in England!!
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Post by: Tomovoz on January 28, 2007, 06:23:14 PM
For Maria Schneider - watch "The Passenger".

Some peope find it a bore - I found it (Find it) a work of Art. Rich and intriguing.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 06:23:22 PM
Should I watch La Dolce Vita tonight, or Last Tango in Paris?

"La Dolce Vita"  *Do you have that newish fancy-schmancy box set?


Although, if you've been craving butter, "Last Tango in Paris" will undoubtedly help curb those cravings.
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Post by: S. Woody White on January 28, 2007, 06:26:44 PM
I'd avoid a film with that Mumbling guy too!
OK, I know he mumbled because he had cotton in his mouth for The Godfather.  What did he have in his mouth that made him mumble in Last Tango?

On second thought, don't answer that.   :-\
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Post by: S. Woody White on January 28, 2007, 06:28:34 PM
My pot roast is pottering along.
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Post by: Adriana Patti on January 28, 2007, 06:39:00 PM
"La Dolce Vita"  *Do you have that newish fancy-schmancy box set?

Yes, I have the fancy box set!
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Post by: Adriana Patti on January 28, 2007, 06:40:23 PM
The sweet life it is
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Post by: Adriana Patti on January 28, 2007, 06:42:39 PM
The food I had for dinner made me tired.....It wasn't great food.
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Post by: Jane on January 28, 2007, 06:48:54 PM
The Fellini!  Last Tango is one of the biggest bores I ever sat through.
I found it worse than just boring, disliked it intensely.
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Post by: Jane on January 28, 2007, 06:50:17 PM
'night
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Post by: Ben on January 28, 2007, 06:53:38 PM
Good Evening. I am back from LI. I will report tomorrow morning when I get to the office.

Suffice it to say a grand time was had by all.
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 06:57:48 PM
Shilpa sounds like one of Tevye's daughters.
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 06:58:35 PM
Looks like all the fun was happening here during the GREASE show.  Just caught up.
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Post by: Jennifer on January 28, 2007, 07:13:51 PM
Well, there's only two explanations as to why she wants people to think she has no experience - 1) she's been asked to do so by the producers of the show, or 2) she's not telling the truth and is trying to be manipulative.  If it's the latter, someone is giving her bad advice.  Guy Haines doesn't sing with amateurs and BK doesn't hire them to sing Japanese horror movie songs.  

I would imagine maybe it's #!. Because there is no way that the producers do not know that she was millie.

But i'm also not sure why they would want to downplay the experience. They have played up austin's HAIRSPRAY experience. And even Jason C (who was in ALTAR BOYS) tonight mentioned it in his bio piece.  Plus Laura mentioned she was starring as Sandy in Minnesota.
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Post by: Jennifer on January 28, 2007, 07:20:32 PM
Discussion of tonight's GREASE YOU'RE THE ONE THAT I WANT, INCLUDING SPOILERS.

spoilers

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spoilers


As for tonight's show, i'm not sure what to make of the judges favorites (they each had to pick their favorite danny and sandy of the night).

I will say that i was not overly impressed with any of the dannys.  I like chad and max. Although max's bio piece was a real turn off. He basically said that he's been fired from 13+ jobs in the past 2 years because he's no good at any of them (that's how you want to promote yourself??) But i still find that he really gets into every song and acts his heart out.

As for the twist, i really do like ashley A. a lot. She has the right look for sandy and she exudes star quality. But she is by far the weakest singer. And she was the only female to truly falter tonight. I hope that she doesn't go home this week because i would like to see if she can improve. I suspect she will be sort of popular with the public. But my gosh they took a huge risk bringing her back. She is the only one of the sandys who is no where near ready to star on broadway. Not even close.

My favorite sandys were probably kathleen (church girl) and juliana.  I was most impressed with kate's singing. I like her voice, but i'm not crazy about her.

If i had to get rid of one this week it would be allie. She sings okay. But i just don't think she has a strong enough presence.  But i think the one who blew it tonight was ashley a.

Oh and Ballerina ashley did not do it for me tonight. I really liked her a lot in past weeks. But i did not like her performance or how she sang tonight at all.

As for the dannys. I think matt (jock brought back) was the weakest. But if i had to get rid of one it would probably be Kevin. I also did not care for derek too much.

What i really want though is to start seeing them paired up.  Because we really need to see the chemistry. A bunch of them are good singers. But what really matters is how they go together.
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 07:22:03 PM
But didn't even Jason C. mention ALTAR BOYZ as if it were some little tiny production with just these five guys, downplaying that it was a high profile job in a major high profile off-Broadway show?
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Post by: MusicGuy on January 28, 2007, 07:27:01 PM

Hi all.... Hi dear Esteemed BK ....

I'm just popping my head in for a minute to say hello, and to help out todays plethora of pulsating pithy posts!
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Post by: MusicGuy on January 28, 2007, 07:28:05 PM
I'm going to play with Sugar a little and watch Brothers and Sisters, and then probably fall over a little early this evening.
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Post by: MusicGuy on January 28, 2007, 07:28:29 PM

I just hope that nobody tries to get on my Case !
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Post by: MusicGuy on January 28, 2007, 07:29:16 PM

And I guess...........
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Post by: MusicGuy on January 28, 2007, 07:29:43 PM


In the spirit of being totally and truly a shameluss huzzy..........
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Post by: MusicGuy on January 28, 2007, 07:30:21 PM

I shall channel the spirit..........
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Post by: MusicGuy on January 28, 2007, 07:30:51 PM

and the indominatable spirit of Carol Channing.........
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Post by: MusicGuy on January 28, 2007, 07:31:28 PM

who never met a city, town, burg, or shtetl that was too small.........
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Post by: MusicGuy on January 28, 2007, 07:31:59 PM

......to accomodate yet again, one more production.........
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Post by: MusicGuy on January 28, 2007, 07:32:24 PM

of "Hello Dolly" starring MISS Carol Channing!
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Post by: Jennifer on January 28, 2007, 07:32:30 PM
But didn't even Jason C. mention ALTAR BOYZ as if it were some little tiny production with just these five guys, downplaying that it was a high profile job in a major high profile off-Broadway show?

Yah i guess he did. I mean at least he mentioned it.  Although he didn't have time to elaborate.

The thing about juliana though is that i think that if people knew she was millie then they would like her more.  Knowing that she could carry a huge show like that would make me think she could actually be sandy.
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Post by: MusicGuy on January 28, 2007, 07:33:12 PM

hey George,  Cilla,  Fred,  Tom,......why am I tap dancing here all alone????
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Post by: MusicGuy on January 28, 2007, 07:33:40 PM
But I wanted to break the unluck number of "13".....
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Post by: MusicGuy on January 28, 2007, 07:34:14 PM

 :D :) ;D --- AND I DID..... 8)

Huzzah for number 14 here in the Living Room !!
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Post by: Tomovoz on January 28, 2007, 07:35:18 PM
You need the practice?
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Post by: MusicGuy on January 28, 2007, 07:35:26 PM

And I can already hear dear BK saying....what, no 15??
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 07:36:50 PM
To be fair, she understudied Millie and went on only a handful of times.  To play Sandy in Grease is not one of the musical theatre' s more challenging assignments - I mean, let's be real here.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 07:37:57 PM
I've been busy putting tunes in my iPod so I can try out my new docking station. I never use the iPod, I'm not fond of earbuds or headphones, so I'm looking forward to this docking station.
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 07:38:56 PM
The Fellini is a masterpiece - the Bertolucci is a dated critics' darling of a film that just doesn't hold up or work anymore,  IF one liked it when it came out.  It's interesting that they both pushed boundaries, but the Fellini is and always has been more interesting, with better characters and actors who aren't trying to, well, I don't know what Marlon was doing but I prefer Marcello.
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Post by: Jennifer on January 28, 2007, 07:47:59 PM
DR Jose, your story about the girl was so sad.

Good vibes to her family and friends. ~~~~~~~~
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Post by: Edisaurus on January 28, 2007, 07:50:15 PM
How about "Favorite Theme Songs from Flop TV Shows"?

Mine are:
FAY (with Lee Grant)

Hurrah for George A. Tipton!

I liked the music Randy Newman did for COP ROCK, but I don't know if he did the actual theme song.
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Post by: Edisaurus on January 28, 2007, 07:55:01 PM
Has there only been one song written for a commercial that has actually become a hit?  I know they tried a second time with a song called It Won't Hurt To Try It (It's Not Gonna Hurt Anymore) which had two versions, one sung by my old pal, Mr. Michael Burns.  

Michael Burns is your old pal? What is he doing now! I loved his guest spots on THEN CAME BRONSON, one of my all-time favorite TV shows.
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 07:58:31 PM
Mr. Burns and I worked together several times and he starred in the first musical I wrote.  He's now a well-known history professor and wrote a book about the Dreyfuss affair.
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Post by: Edisaurus on January 28, 2007, 07:59:49 PM
I'm sure everyone knows what the hit song taken from a commercial was, yes?

I'm a pepper, you're a pepper (written by Randy Newman!)
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Post by: Edisaurus on January 28, 2007, 08:01:10 PM
I can picture a tiny little angry Cason right now! LOL!

You earth people are so styupid!!! LOL!
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 28, 2007, 08:04:02 PM
I was wondering earlier--didn't the Benson & Hedges 100s song get some radio play?
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Post by: Edisaurus on January 28, 2007, 08:04:54 PM
28 degrees with a wind chill of 14. Brrrrrrr!
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 28, 2007, 08:08:27 PM
Kind of snowing here.
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Post by: Edisaurus on January 28, 2007, 08:09:15 PM
I liked the theme songs for GRINDL and IT'S ABOUT TIME.

I don't remember GRINDL but I did like IT'S ABOUT TIME.

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Post by: Edisaurus on January 28, 2007, 08:11:26 PM
But then again, that's never really been one of my problems... ;D

I was going to make a joke about that, but I was afraid it would appear UNSEEMLY!
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 08:12:00 PM
How about a show on Animal Planet to find a Sandy for a production of ANNIE?
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 28, 2007, 08:13:20 PM
I don't remember GRINDL but I did like IT'S ABOUT TIME.



I remember us kids singing to each other in the schoolyard:

It's about time!
It's about space!
It's about time to slap your face!

(Usually sung with a perfectly timed, somewhat playful smack across someone's mug.)
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 08:13:44 PM
Or maybe there'll be a production of the musical MARTY that needs a canine and the show could be called YOU AIN'T SUCH A DOG AS YOU THINK YOU ARE.
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Post by: Edisaurus on January 28, 2007, 08:14:01 PM
Reuters (http://news.aol.com/topnews/articles/_a/iguanas-stubborn-erection-to-get-the/20070126165909990001)Thank god for spare parts!

Can't they just find him a female iguana? That seems a little harsh!
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 08:14:16 PM
Did I mangle that MARTY quote too badly?
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 08:14:56 PM
Iguana Be Loved By You, Just You (And Nobody Else But You)
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 08:16:14 PM
Perhaps as in floors for many buildings, page #13 should be eliminated entirely.  That would get us to page 15 much faster.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 28, 2007, 08:16:34 PM
How about a show on Animal Planet to find a Sandy for a production of ANNIE?

Titled (to paraphrase SPRING AWAKENING) IT'S THE BITCH OF ANNIE.
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 08:19:51 PM
Or a contest to find the actress to play Grace in the stage version of THE SAILOR WHO FELL FROM GRACE

(Ancient Johnny carson joke revisited)
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 28, 2007, 08:20:08 PM
Speaking of which--DR Cillaliz, did you get the chance to listen to the SA cast recording today?
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 08:21:08 PM
Speaking of which--DR Cillaliz, did you get the chance to listen to the SA cast recording today?

No, Barnes and Noble had it in their database as being in stock, but we couldn't find it. I ended up ordering it from Amazon.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 08:21:35 PM
The weatherman said it will be warmer tomorrow....10 degrees for a high, lol
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 08:22:38 PM
And one for Miller
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 08:22:55 PM
(Austin Miller, the Hot Danny, that is)  :)
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 08:24:14 PM
Or maybe one for Millie
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 08:24:36 PM
(Juliana Hansen, the Temp Worker Sandy, that is)  :)
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 08:24:36 PM
A woman weather person on another channel (what on earth am I supposed to call her a weatherwoman?) anyway, she says 18 tomorrow, and getting colder....we'll see who is right.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 08:25:39 PM
(Juliana Hansen, the Temp Worker Sandy, that is)  :)

Actually it's Juliana Hansen "Rock Chick Sandy"
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Post by: Edisaurus on January 28, 2007, 08:25:57 PM
Post your tape on UTube and create a link.
Bet Edisaurus could guide you through the process.

No, I only know how to take things OFF YouTube! :)
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 08:26:23 PM
DR Jennifer, Did you vote on YTOTIW?
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 08:27:05 PM
If I ever get any clout, I'll try to get my proposed musical CILLA, QUEEN OF THE COURTROOM greenlighted, and you'll have to be behind the audition table to find the perfect you.  :)  :)
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 08:27:12 PM
Wow, if everyone on here posts 10 posts we'd make it to 500
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 08:27:46 PM
Of course, Cilla, you already are the perfect you, but you know what I menat.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 08:28:08 PM
If I ever get any clout, I'll try to get my proposed musical CILLA, QUEEN OF THE COURTROOM greenlighted, and you'll have to be behind the audition table to find the perfect you.  :)  :)

LOL!  So, I take it this Cilla will be a human and not a bus? ;)
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 08:28:57 PM
Of course, Cilla, you already are the perfect you, but you know what I menat.

Why thank you dear,  you are too kind. Either you don't know me well or there is something you want  ;D
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 08:30:12 PM
 But yes I know what you menat
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 08:31:31 PM
Cilla - Just forgiveness if encouraging you to sit onstage at SPRING AWAKENING turns out to be a bust.  :)
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 08:33:09 PM
I am sleepy and I want to read a little of "Notes on a Scandal".  I started it last night, so I'm not very far into it, but I'm already anzious to see the movie
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 08:33:15 PM
I menat to type meant, of course.
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 08:34:34 PM
It's page 15 going on 16
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 08:34:55 PM
Cilla - Just forgiveness if encouraging you to sit onstage at SPRING AWAKENING turns out to be a bust.  :)

It won't be. I wasn't sure I wanted to see the show at all, so I decided that if I was going to go, I may as well make it a real experience - and get a lot cheaper seat.  I know what it's about and have heard some of the music on the web.  I'll have a great time just being on the stage whether I like the show or not.
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 08:35:35 PM
Bk is probably just about to watch Rock chick sandy perform
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 08:38:35 PM
CURTAINS must be selling very well.  I've been trying to get a decent aisle seat for March 1, and so far no luck, even on the Amex Gold.  Best I can get so far is back in row T.  I may try to see what's released closer to the date.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 28, 2007, 08:38:35 PM
Time for bed here, also.

G'nytol!
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 08:39:40 PM
Or else do something drastic, like actually walk the four blocks to the CURTAINS box office.  :)
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 08:40:38 PM
They ARE long blocks, though - well, actually two long blocks and two short blocks.
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 08:41:03 PM
Just moseying (sp?) along towards page 16.
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 08:43:12 PM
I learned the truth on page 16
Producers can be really mean

(where did that come from?  My subconscious?)
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 08:43:32 PM
Page 16 is getting close.
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 08:44:30 PM
Maybe in my mind I made a David Ian -Janis Ian connection
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Post by: Edisaurus on January 28, 2007, 08:44:40 PM
SInce I can not abide hot tuna and Woody hates prefers not to eat peas, this dish will not likely make an appearance hereabouts.

Der B, you need to buy my friend Danny's book: "The Moster Who Ate My Peas":

http://www.amazon.com/Monster-Who-Ate-My-Peas/dp/1561452165/sr=8-1/qid=1170045270/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-4016411-5341524?ie=UTF8&s=books

Sorry for the long link--I could not snip it.

Greg hates peas, too.
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 08:46:02 PM
Almost there
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 08:46:13 PM
And one for Monster
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 08:46:26 PM
Will this do it
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 08:46:42 PM
Ah, you beat me to the punch
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Post by: George on January 28, 2007, 08:46:53 PM
hey George,  Cilla,  Fred,  Tom,......why am I tap dancing here all alone????

Hi, MusicGuy!  I'm trying to catch up with all of the posts!  
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 08:49:12 PM
FJL, I can probably call in a favor for house seats for Curtains - and let me tell you, favors they owe me!
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Post by: George on January 28, 2007, 08:49:28 PM
My favorite song from a show that didn't make it is "Makin' It" sung by David Naughton.  It didn't become a hit song until several years later, though, IIRC.

I loved that song!  I always thought that David Naughton was really cute, too. ;)
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 08:51:17 PM
I can also tell you that January 2007, even with a few days to go is already our most successful posting month in the history of haineshisway.com.  We smashed our previous record, which was March of 2006 - the highest before that was January of 2005.  In January of 2005 we had the astounding feat of about 9100 posts for that month.  Then, in March of 2006 we had a more astounding 9800 posts.  For this month, if we haven't already we'll soon be passing the 10,000 mark.
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Post by: George on January 28, 2007, 08:51:45 PM
ALW was the judge on the UK's "Sound Of Music" reality/audition show.

I think he was actually the producer of the stage show, so David Ian is his equivalent.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 28, 2007, 08:52:02 PM
I had the EXACT opposite opinion of the Dannys and Sandys on GREASE tonight. I saw at least three Dannys who impressed me enough to be able to do the show proud. I didn't flip over any of the Sandys. Juliana was by far the strongest vocalist, but she didn't exhibit nearly as much personality on stage while singing as a couple of the others. If I had to pick a Sandy, I'd go with Laura who had Sandy's sweetness and charm and a pleasant voice.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 28, 2007, 08:55:16 PM
I thought Austin sang and performed the other Dannys into the ground, but he reminds me a little of Harry Connick in the face. I thought Chad had a decent enough voice and also took command of the stage during his number. Jason and Max both had fine vocals, too.
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Post by: Edisaurus on January 28, 2007, 08:57:17 PM
We need to get word to Alton that he can blame you, in return.
Edi, can you make the contact?

Yes---I just drove by his house on my way home from our second birthday celebration with some friends and see that he's in town. (His house is all lit up.)

The last time I saw Alton, we were all eating brownies at these same friends' house. We decided to call them "Alton Brownies" in his honor.
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Post by: Edisaurus on January 28, 2007, 08:59:30 PM
And how many knife safes do you have?

No knife safes in this house!

However, when we move and I start cooking, I wouldn't rule it out!

I think I'll go throw away my knife block now...
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Post by: Matt H. on January 28, 2007, 09:00:40 PM
But what a STUPID decision to bring back Matt and Ashley A. They cut them for a good reason: their voices are far too weak to be able to sing the leads in this show and they have ZERO stage presence. Neither could EVER pull it off at this level with the amount of time they'd have. (Honestly, I'm not sure they would do much at community theater level.)  Not only that, they just aren't used to performing in front of an audience. When one looked at Austin or Kate and the ease and confidence with which they took the stage, Ashley and Matt's limitations were just brazenly obvious.

It's a nice dream to think an unknown, untapped talent could waltz his or her way into the lead of a Broadway show, but the truth is that it takes YEARS of training to be able to pull off the effortlessness that impresses an audience paying Broadway prices.
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Post by: Edisaurus on January 28, 2007, 09:02:45 PM
The Fellini!  Last Tango is one of the biggest bores I ever sat through.

I second that emotion.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 28, 2007, 09:03:43 PM
ROME had a violent outing, and a sad dissolution of the Pullo-Vorenus friendship. Except knowing the good man that Pullo is, he could never walk away from his dear friend. Looking forward to upcoming episodes.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 09:04:46 PM
Did anyone watch the SAG awards?
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Post by: Edisaurus on January 28, 2007, 09:04:51 PM
Although, if you've been craving butter, "Last Tango in Paris" will undoubtedly help curb those cravings.

LOL! I was going to say that you will never eat butter again!
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Post by: Matt H. on January 28, 2007, 09:04:57 PM
CROSSING JORDAN had a race riot storyline tonight and a goodbye to one of the regulars. It wasn't whom I was expecting to leave.
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Post by: George on January 28, 2007, 09:05:32 PM
Der B, you need to buy my friend Danny's book: "The Moster Who Ate My Peas":

http://www.amazon.com/Monster-Who-Ate-My-Peas/dp/1561452165/sr=8-1/qid=1170045270/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-4016411-5341524?ie=UTF8&s=books (http://www.amazon.com/Monster-Who-Ate-My-Peas/dp/1561452165/sr=8-1/qid=1170045270/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-4016411-5341524?ie=UTF8&s=books)

Sorry for the long link--I could not snip it.

Greg hates peas, too.


Edi, if you have a very long link, put it in between (url) and (/url)  but use brackets "[" and "]" instead of "(" and ")" and don't put in any spaces.  I fixed it in the quote above. :)
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Post by: Matt H. on January 28, 2007, 09:05:44 PM
Did anyone watch the SAG awards?

Yep. I recorded the show while watching other shows, and then watched the two hour SAG awards in 25 minutes.
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Post by: George on January 28, 2007, 09:06:41 PM
Did anyone watch the SAG awards?

I'm recording it...anything worth mentioning?
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 09:07:31 PM
HARRY CONNICK IN THE FACE - sounds like something from somebody's VCR collection
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 09:07:33 PM
I only watched the very end.  Matt would know more than I do
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Post by: Edisaurus on January 28, 2007, 09:08:02 PM
I've been busy putting tunes in my iPod so I can try out my new docking station. I never use the iPod, I'm not fond of earbuds or headphones, so I'm looking forward to this docking station.

I can't get the earbuds to stay in my ears!
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 09:09:08 PM
Speaking of Connick's similarity to Austin Miller, remember that Kathleen Marshall had pretty much her (deserved, IMHO) greatest Broadway triumph so far with Mr. Connick in PAJAMA GAME.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 28, 2007, 09:09:49 PM
I'm recording it...anything worth mentioning?

Many repeats from the GOlden Globe winners, but there were a couple of differences. Won't give the winners but you can look for these different winners in their various categories:

Drama TV Actress

Comedy Series ensemble

Motion Picture ensemble (in other words, Best Picture)
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Post by: George on January 28, 2007, 09:09:52 PM
Acting four months?  I cannot stomach this stuff.  I hired her when she was still in high school.  She's toured in a Broadway show, and done some regional productions of big shows.  I wonder if she's taken down all those photos from her myspace page.

Actually, it says "Acting:  4 months" under "Training," so she probably took a few classes but then got the jobs and learned a lot by doing and is probably quite the natural, anyway.  So it's more of a sin of omission than actual lying.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 28, 2007, 09:10:37 PM
Speaking of Connick's similarity to Austin Miller, remember that Kathleen Marshall had pretty much her (deserved, IMHO) greatest Broadway triumph so far with Mr. Connick in PAJAMA GAME.

And she picked Austin as her favorite Danny of the night. So did I.
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 09:12:15 PM
Will I learn the truth at 17
That I'm a theater seating queen
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Post by: Edisaurus on January 28, 2007, 09:12:36 PM
I loved that song!  I always thought that David Naughton was really cute, too. ;)

Me too!

Thanks for the birthday wishes to my DH too, George!
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Post by: Matt H. on January 28, 2007, 09:12:57 PM
As for the GREASE voting. I did vote for Austin and Chad. Neither line was ever busy during the entire two hours of calling time. I didn't call everyone's line like I do with AMERICAN IDOL to see who's busy, and who isn't, but I get the feeling that show's mediocre ratings haven't prompted an outpouring of calling to tie up the phone lines.
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 09:12:58 PM
And one for Marshall
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 09:13:44 PM
A little late, but one for Marshall anyway
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 09:14:38 PM
It's quantity of postings, not quality - that's what WE'RE talkin' about
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Post by: Edisaurus on January 28, 2007, 09:14:53 PM
Did anyone watch the SAG awards?

I was just going to ask that very thing! My TNT producers are all out in LA working on the show. Kyra lost! :-(
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 09:15:31 PM
Will Julianna ever sing "Let's Give Them Something to Talk About" as she did during one of the prelim rounds?
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 09:16:14 PM
Matt - Now you tell me.  we could have done And One for Mowgli  :)

Hey, what happened to the Jungle Book dance?
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Post by: Edisaurus on January 28, 2007, 09:17:00 PM
Edi, if you have a very long link, put it in between (url) and (/url)  but use brackets "[" and "]" instead of "(" and ")" and don't put in any spaces.  I fixed it in the quote above. :)

Thanks, George!

The author of the book is the father of Quinn, my godson. It's a funny, Dr. Seussy-type book with very nice illustrations.
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Post by: Edisaurus on January 28, 2007, 09:18:47 PM
OK---time to hit the hay!
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Post by: George on January 28, 2007, 09:19:06 PM
Me too!

Thanks for the birthday wishes to my DH too, George!

You're welcome! ;D
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Post by: Matt H. on January 28, 2007, 09:19:40 PM
Page Seventeen JUNGLE BOOK Dance!!!


(here it is, DR FJL!)

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Post by: Matt H. on January 28, 2007, 09:21:15 PM
I was just going to ask that very thing! My TNT producers are all out in LA working on the show. Kyra lost! :-(

I know. I was disappointed about that. As much as I like the actress who won, she didn't deserve this award. In fact, of the five nominated ladies, I would have put the winner fourth.
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Post by: FJL on January 28, 2007, 09:21:36 PM
BK - Skip just mentioned that he may know someone connected with that theater,   or soemthign like that, and may try to get an aisle for me that way.  

How nice that they're selling so well, though.
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Post by: Matt H. on January 28, 2007, 09:22:52 PM
Well, I'm heading for bed now.

Good night!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 09:24:19 PM
I was just going to ask that very thing! My TNT producers are all out in LA working on the show. Kyra lost! :-(

Ah, but I did see the Closer promo that mentioned the Golden Globe win, I assume that you were the fabulous film editor for that spot
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 28, 2007, 09:30:31 PM
I'm off to bed. Night all
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Post by: George on January 28, 2007, 09:31:16 PM
I just saw a commercial for "Cinderella III - A Twist in Time."  CINDERELLA 3???? :P What is the world coming to?
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Post by: Sandra on January 28, 2007, 09:31:56 PM
Now I'm almost sorry I missed the Grease show and whatever made it so vomitrocious. Almost.

I really don't have anything else to say because I didn't watch the SAG award show either.
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Post by: George on January 28, 2007, 09:51:06 PM
Just spoke to Mr. Grant Geissman and today is the day when we finally fix whatever problem happened to the Kritzer Time CD - when he transfered our mix to CD all the vocals were sunk in reverb so thick I sound like I'm four blocks away from the band - something got screwy somewhere, because I would never have something like that, and it's bugged me and it's why I haven't fulfilled requests for that CD in years.  So, we'll redo it today, and then I may just put all three Kritzer CDs onto one CD and have some copies made up.

I think that it's a very good idea!  You want to give Guy Haines' fans the chance to hear EVERY song that he's has recorded, don't you? :D
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Post by: George on January 28, 2007, 09:51:52 PM
And since we're so close...
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Post by: George on January 28, 2007, 09:52:50 PM
POST #500!!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 10:09:27 PM
And now Post 501!!!!!!!!


-Speaking of which... I've never been a button-fly jeans man.  What about you?
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Post by: George on January 28, 2007, 10:16:13 PM
And now Post 501!!!!!!!!

-Speaking of which... I've never been a button-fly jeans man.  What about you?

I don't think they make them in my size. :-\
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 10:26:21 PM
Good Evening!  Good Morning!

Well, after about three hours of sorting...

To my friend's consignment store: 60+ plush animals (teddy bears, monkeys, Beanie Babies, Micky's, Minnie's, etc.), a Charlie the Tuna novelty phone (I have no idea where I picked that up), and old, portable inkjet printer, two CD players, some coffee table art books, etc., etc., etc.

Set aside for Goodwill: Clothes!  Sweaters, sweatshirts, shorts, pants, etc., etc., etc.  -I'm amazed I actually kept some of these clothes during my last "sort and purge" - about 90% of them were already too big for me by then.  -And three boxes of books from a "library" that I "inherited" from someone else.

In the trash: Some clothes, some old papers, some paperback books that are falling apart, etc., etc., etc.

So...  It was kind of cathartic going through all that stuff.  Many things were easy to let go, but I did come across some things that I had to think about for a second or two.  And, yes, I did end up keeping some things.  But they all fit into one medium-sized plastic crate.

Alas, there are at least 10 file boxes of "stuff" - old receipts, old programs, papers, pictures, knick-knacks, etc., etc., etc.  And, yes, I should have gone through those boxes while I was down here at the end of last year, but... I can't get upset about it.  I'm thinking I'm going to leave a couple of boxes down here, and take care of them at some later date.  But I'm also thinking I should just go ahead and load everything onto the truck on Tuesday, take it all up to New York, and have it take up floor and shelf space in my room.  I just need to be reminded about all of it.  Everyday.  And since it's all been "out of sight, out of mind" for the past two, three years... I need to actually do something about it.  Now.  And I really don't need anything else "keeping" me in Richmond or Fairfax.  Especially if it's a just a box of junk papers.

-And, yes, I do have more "boxes of stuff" in my storage unit in Richmond, so...
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Post by: Tomovoz on January 28, 2007, 10:28:29 PM
I'm listening (again) to a wonderful, bizarre and enjoyabe collection of "Random" songs from Rodzinski's collection of the obscure and surreal.
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 10:31:43 PM
Finished watching the completely weird Performance.  Next will be either Ginger and Fred or Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner.
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Post by: George on January 28, 2007, 10:34:38 PM
Earlier today, my parents came over and brought me my birthday present!  Of course, my birthday isn't until May, but I'll take it.  My parents bought me a new dining table!  I really like the Ikea table that my sister gave me so why do I need a new table and chairs?  Okay, I do need new chairs (a couple have legs that are breaking) but I like the table I have.  Anyway, it turns out that my sister said that she wanted to give the table (but not the chairs) to a woman that she works with, so my parents went ahead and bought me a new table.  Anyway, they brought it over and my dad and I set it up and as much as I like the Ikea table, this new one is really nice!  I like it a lot and it matches with everything that I have. :) Here's a picture of the table and chairs (the candle is one that my mom brought over from her house):
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Post by: Tomovoz on January 28, 2007, 10:35:35 PM
I may be brave and revisit some MBarnum Bollywood music later.
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Post by: George on January 28, 2007, 10:35:40 PM
Here's a picture looking at it towards the kitchen:
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Post by: George on January 28, 2007, 10:38:10 PM
What's really cool is that the wrought-iron chairs match my wrought-iron wall clock.  Here's a close up of that:
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Post by: Tomovoz on January 28, 2007, 10:38:33 PM
Is it suitable for Table Top Dancing DR George?
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Post by: Tomovoz on January 28, 2007, 10:39:18 PM
Oh to be 18 again.  No way!
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Post by: George on January 28, 2007, 10:39:29 PM
Is it suitable for Table Top Dancing DR George?

Umm...not by me. ::)

;)
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Post by: Tomovoz on January 28, 2007, 10:40:14 PM
Table top dancing for page 18 does seem appropriate.
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Post by: George on January 28, 2007, 10:42:29 PM
Here's a picture to get a perspective of the size of the wall clock (it's 29 inches in diameter):
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 28, 2007, 10:42:39 PM
Well, I'm heading down to Richmond sometime tomorrow morning - well, later today at this point for me, so...

Goodnight.
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Post by: MBarnum on January 28, 2007, 10:56:14 PM
I do not like button fly jeans...to difficult to button and unbutton, particularly when you are in a hurry.
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Post by: MBarnum on January 28, 2007, 11:00:38 PM
Speaking of braving Bollywood....I am now on Bollywood movie # 3 for this weekend! Holy moley on naan!

First there was baby Sonia...then there was Baby Rani....starring in NANHA FARISHTA...3 murderous thugs end up caring for a cute as a dickens 4 year old girl....

(http://www.hinduonnet.com/gallery/0453/045304.jpg)


....I have to admit, this is actually one hell of a fun movie!!

Also stars Pran, Ajit, Anwar Hussain, and Padmini.
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 11:01:14 PM
I was a good boy/bad boy today.  Good in the sense that I ate tuna fish sandwiches for my meal o' the day.  Bad in the sense that then I ate a chocolate donut - well, I ate a chocolate donut covered with Swiss Vanilla Almond ice cream.
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Post by: George on January 28, 2007, 11:06:01 PM
well, I ate a chocolate donut covered with Swiss Vanilla Almond ice cream.

Sometimes you just gotta do what'cha gotta do. ;)
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Post by: Tomovoz on January 28, 2007, 11:12:03 PM
Not Bollywood but  is a connection!  I'm now listening to Freddy Mercury.
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Post by: Adriana Patti on January 28, 2007, 11:16:35 PM
*sigh* I got no movie watching done....
My mother decided I had to condense photo albums and then I got sucked into a made for tv version of Jane Eyre.
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 11:17:40 PM
You got sucked into it, eh?  
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Post by: Adriana Patti on January 28, 2007, 11:20:26 PM
I am making garlic bread, I got sucked into that too....
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Post by: Adriana Patti on January 28, 2007, 11:20:51 PM
Soon I shall get sucked into bed.
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Post by: Adriana Patti on January 28, 2007, 11:21:22 PM
then I will be suckered into waking up to a day where I have no plans.
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Post by: Adriana Patti on January 28, 2007, 11:24:02 PM
Someone is setting off fireworks in the hills of Hollywood.
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Post by: Adriana Patti on January 28, 2007, 11:24:34 PM
Why am I the only one posting, it's scaring me.
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 11:26:29 PM
My telephonic device has only rung once this entire day.  Can you imagine such a thing as that?
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 11:26:56 PM
I started watching Ginger and Fred - it's far more charming than I remembered.
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Post by: bk on January 28, 2007, 11:27:09 PM
Will we never get to page nineteen?
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Post by: Tomovoz on January 28, 2007, 11:37:12 PM
My telephonic device has only rung once this entire day.  Can you imagine such a thing as that?
Heaven!
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Post by: DERBRUCER on January 28, 2007, 11:51:10 PM
I feel a page 9 is close...

URGH.

I JUST LOGGED BACK IN - 18 FREAKIN PAGES! I WONT GET DONE BEFORE THE NOTES ARE UP!

der Brucer