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Title: MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: bk on August 21, 2007, 09:28:24 PM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were twitchy and bitchy and manic, and now it is time for you to post until the twitchy and bitchy and manic cows come home.  Mr. Conductor, if you please -

I have a moo cow
A new cow
A true cow
Named Caroline!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jrand73 on August 21, 2007, 09:30:32 PM
First post.

Huzzah!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: bk on August 21, 2007, 09:31:33 PM
And the word of the day is:  BRAINIAC!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JMK on August 21, 2007, 09:37:08 PM
And the word of the day is:  BRAINIAC!

On your BRAINIAC flight you will need CABIN AIR.  (Apologies to SWW).
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: FJL on August 21, 2007, 09:37:21 PM
Playbill article about THE BRAIN FROM PLANET X:

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/110477.html
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jrand73 on August 21, 2007, 09:38:02 PM
Brainiax....not to be confused with the classic Mexican horror film, where a monster steals clothes from men and leaves them dead in their boxer shorts and sleeveless t-shirts.....even policemen!!!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jrand73 on August 21, 2007, 09:39:05 PM
Playbill article about THE BRAIN FROM PLANET X:

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/110477.html

Thanks for the link, DR FJL.

Is Adam Cates related to Phoebe Cates and any of those folks?
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jrand73 on August 21, 2007, 09:39:48 PM
Very warm here.....working on lines.  I have a candle burning that is going crazy....so I must be going to get some interesting communications tomorrow.....uh....today.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Matt H. on August 21, 2007, 09:40:40 PM
Because I found out earlier today I'd be getting the first season of HEROES on DVD later this week, I had to accelerate my viewing of DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES. Tonight I watched 6 episodes. Among them were the season's best episode - "Bang" - where the marvelous Laurie metcalf took hostages at a supermarket and started shooting people.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Matt H. on August 21, 2007, 09:41:37 PM
Another excellent episode was the one that brought in Dixie Carter as Orson's mother who knows a few secrets.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Matt H. on August 21, 2007, 09:42:57 PM
Very ironic that Debra Monk has been in two things I've watched today. She was Gaby's modeling agent on DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES and she was on tonight's DAMAGES as well.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Matt H. on August 21, 2007, 09:43:40 PM
DAMAGES had an excellent episode tonight with Tate Donovan taking center stage for much of the hour.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Matt H. on August 21, 2007, 09:51:59 PM
I'm heading down to bed now.

Good night!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DakotaCelt on August 21, 2007, 10:11:48 PM
Good evening... Was about to post in the other thread before it was locked! :)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DakotaCelt on August 21, 2007, 10:12:24 PM
Safe TRavel vibes to bk!!

Casting vibes for the brain!!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DearReaderLaura on August 21, 2007, 10:17:38 PM
BK, I hope everything goes swimmingly tomorrow -- your flight, your auditions, and everything!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DakotaCelt on August 21, 2007, 10:52:58 PM
now i have "the plan' in my head...
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 21, 2007, 11:33:29 PM
Now I'm not being snarky (  ;D ) but I'm going to reference this post from "last night" (i.e. earlier this evening but in "yesterday's thread):

From DR Cason:
Quote
Re:PHUT
« Reply #409 on: Today at 06:22:29pm »  

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Quote from: JoseSPiano on Today at 06:11:50pm
One person's "help" is another one's "hope".
 
"So, I think for a few seconds there, I got the boys' "hopes" up.

"Yes, yes, I know the joke that is going to ensue from this.  Don't think I've already got some of your dirty minds figured out..."

I want you to know that not every male on this forum is hoping you'll turn gay, be gay or are inclined toward gaydom.

I know it's all pretty much in good fun, but sometimes it does seem like so much "drooling."  
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Tomovoz on August 21, 2007, 11:41:14 PM
Hello DR Michael.
Not your usual  time to be on here!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Michael on August 21, 2007, 11:50:39 PM
Hello DR Michael.
Not your usual  time to be on here!

I am working the graveyard shift for a while.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Michael on August 21, 2007, 11:52:53 PM
Question for BK:

Who sings Heartbreaker on the Music of Bruce Kimmel CD?
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Tomovoz on August 21, 2007, 11:53:11 PM
I dig that!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 22, 2007, 12:46:33 AM
Mansfield Ohio taxi service:

(http://www.foxnews.com/photoessay/photoessay_2233_images/0821072204_M_082107_OhioFlooding01.jpg)

der Brucer
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 22, 2007, 12:55:08 AM
ASSOCIATED PRESS (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,294013,00.html)

Quote
Pit Bulls Break Into Washington Woman's Home and Maul Her

GIG HARBOR, Wash. —

Two pit bull terriers broke into a house through a pet door Tuesday and attacked a woman in her bed, mauling her badly, a Pierce County sheriff's spokesman said.

The woman was able to grab a gun and try to shoot the dogs, then break away from the attack and lock herself in her car, where she called 911, sheriff's spokesman Ed Troyer said.

The woman, who was not immediately identified, was taken to a hospital in Tacoma, where she was listed in serious condition.

Officers planned to talk to the dogs' owner.

...


Well, I'm glad the cops plan on a chat with the dog's owners - we don't want any police over-reaction to this little misunderstanding

der Brucer
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 22, 2007, 01:08:16 AM
Memories of last night posts:

(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/1631957/22053010.jpg)

der Brucer
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 22, 2007, 01:24:05 AM
Sometimes the glass is half empty:

(http://www.foxnews.com/photoessay/photoessay_2233_images/0821072204_M_082107_OhioFlooding04.jpg)

Sometimes the glass is half full:

(http://www.foxnews.com/photoessay/photoessay_2233_images/0821072204_M_082107_OhioFlooding02.jpg)

der Brucer
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 01:38:53 AM
DR Tomovoz, if you can get through "Val Kilmer IS Moses," you can get through "Phantom of the Opera."

;)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 01:40:34 AM
***SAFE & EASY TRAVEL VIBES***[/color][/size]
for bk!

***CASTING VIBES***[/color][/size]
for bk!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 01:43:48 AM
Thanks for the Brain link, DR FJL.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 01:46:22 AM
DR JoseSPiano...

You should write a book about some of your audition experiences.

Only next time, NAME the NAMES!  [a She Loves Me reference]   ;)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 01:47:01 AM
[size=9]PAGE 2!!!![/size]
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 22, 2007, 01:49:23 AM
...it is time for you to post until the twitchy and bitchy and manic cows come home.  

There might be a weather delay:

(http://www.foxnews.com/photoessay/photoessay_2233_images/0821071342_M_082107_flood30.gif)

der Brucer
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Edisaurus on August 22, 2007, 01:58:47 AM
Thanks for the link, FJL! And nice to know what Joe Jackson is up to these days!   ;D
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 22, 2007, 02:18:17 AM
"Factor-like" red-herrings already surround S&V on Amazon.com!

Two posted reviews and we're off on a tangent of illegal immigration! There is no cogent correlation between S&V in the 20's and today's concerns over illegal immigration.

There is, however, clearly, a correlation between the xenophobia of the 20's and that of today evinced by the current xenophobic reaction to "aliens" in our midst, documented of not!  

And I particular "enjoy" the comment:

"There is no mystery at all about why these two guys were executed---they were guilty as all get out."

Well, going in, I have doubts about exactly who is guilty of what - and I suspect the documentary will not resolve the issue - indeed if it is like many thoughtful works, it will raise as many questions as it answers.

I just hope after my viewing I can state clearly that the filmakers played fair. I presume, going in, that the filmakers have a progressive view of things (no hard-core reactionary would have any reason to re-visit the issue) - I just hope they were wise enough to do more than preach to the choir.

der Brucer  

Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 02:30:18 AM
I've just gotta say:  Walking two large dogs simultaneously - one of which is incapable of walking in a straight line - produces some interesting acrobatic effects.  Adam Cates may want to consider borrowing some of the moves.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 22, 2007, 02:45:54 AM
I've just gotta say:  Walking two large dogs simultaenously - one of which is incapable of walking in a straight line - produces some interesting acrobatic effects.  .

Try it with FIVE:

(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/2995020/41606991.jpg)

der Brucer
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 02:59:56 AM
DR dB - the one behind you is pretty big!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 22, 2007, 03:12:01 AM
DR dB - the one behind you is pretty big!

He wanted to come with us, but there was no room in the car.

der Brucer
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 22, 2007, 03:36:54 AM
AREA 51 PRESS (http://worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=57262)

Quote
Alltel features Pentagram-earring TV spot

Cell-phone carrier Alltel is raising eyebrows with a TV spot featuring a woman wearing large earrings in the shape of a Pentagram, the symbol of Satanism and other occult beliefs and practices.

Alltel, an Arkansas-based company, has long ties to Bill and Hillary Clinton and the Little Rock Rose Law Firm and has been shrouded in mystery and intrigue since its inception.

der Brucer

Stay tuned for news from the Grassy Knoll

Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 03:55:31 AM
***TRAVEL VIBES***[/color][/size]
for DR elmore3003's return from D.C.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: bk on August 22, 2007, 04:23:57 AM
I shall now be on my way to the airport, from where I will post again.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Ben on August 22, 2007, 04:32:52 AM
And after catching up on last night's posts I shall go and wash the bowl.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 04:33:41 AM
Oh joy!  Our corporate networks are down once again.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 04:45:36 AM
According to an Associated Press poll, one in four American adults read NO books in the past year.

Astonishing!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 05:24:44 AM
I just take the wise words of some DR to heart - was it George? -
regarding anger management:

[1] Count slowly to ten...

[2]  Visualize what the video would look like on YouTube...

:)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Tomovoz on August 22, 2007, 05:25:59 AM
Good morning DR DingSaw
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: bk on August 22, 2007, 05:30:07 AM
And here I am, posting live from the President's Club.  Wireless has obviously been fixed.  I'm always amazed how many people are at the airport at five in the morning, especially mid-week.  The President's Club is fairly empty (well, it's filling up as I type), but at the ticket counters downstairs very large numbers of folks.  I do wonder, in this age, why anyone would stand in a ticket counter, but I guess they do.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: bk on August 22, 2007, 05:31:11 AM
It's still dark out here.  My car was there right on time and the drive was a breeze - no traffic at all, the way we like it, baby.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: bk on August 22, 2007, 05:32:07 AM
About five people have come in here in the last five minutes.  I am still sitting alone in my section, though.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 05:32:11 AM
Good morning, DR Tomovoz and Grand Poobah bk.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 05:32:35 AM
About five people have come in here in the last five minutes.  I am still sitting alone in my section, though.

Did you shower recently?
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Tomovoz on August 22, 2007, 05:33:04 AM
and Good Morning BK and Ben
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Ben on August 22, 2007, 05:33:17 AM
Morning Tom and Bruce and David.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 05:33:21 AM
My car was there right on time and the drive was a breeze - no traffic at all, the way we like it, baby.

This is a good omen for your arrival in NYC.  Good things are coming your way!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 05:34:02 AM
Good morning, Ben!

Perhaps you can one day put a clip up on YouTube of the Dirty Deed itself.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 05:36:29 AM
live from the President's Club.

Is Dino at the piano?
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Tomovoz on August 22, 2007, 05:37:37 AM
Goodnight all.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 05:40:03 AM
Sweetest of dreams, DR Tomovoz!  :)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 05:40:41 AM
We are quickly closing in on a page turn.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: bk on August 22, 2007, 05:41:15 AM
Did you know that poobah spelled backwards is haboop?
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 05:41:24 AM
DR Megan, you have quite a lovely avatar.  We are glad you are here!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: bk on August 22, 2007, 05:42:09 AM
There are lots of foodstuffs here in the President's Club buy I shan't be eating them.  I will eat whatever the breakfast on the plane is, since I won't be eating dinner until around nine-thirty.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: bk on August 22, 2007, 05:42:30 AM
So it is written, so it shall be done - page three.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 05:42:56 AM
haboop

Gesundheit!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: td on August 22, 2007, 05:43:41 AM
Good Morning, Good Day!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 05:43:50 AM
OK, be honest, bk -

How many cherry ripes are stuffed into your suitcase?   ;)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 05:44:22 AM
Good Morning, Good Day!

Let's all.
Run a-
Way.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: bk on August 22, 2007, 05:52:00 AM
No Cherry Ripes - I need a little break - I've eaten about fifty of them in the last five weeks.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: FJL on August 22, 2007, 05:52:04 AM
Smooth travel vibes to BK!!!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: bk on August 22, 2007, 05:52:36 AM
It's very pleasant here in the President's Club.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 05:53:14 AM
No Cherry Ripes - I need a little break - I've eaten about fifty of them in the last five weeks.

Well, that's understandable...

You've been under just a little bit of stress.    :-\
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: bk on August 22, 2007, 05:53:21 AM
Will we never get to page four?
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: bk on August 22, 2007, 05:53:40 AM
I will single-handedly take us to page four.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: bk on August 22, 2007, 05:54:38 AM
A cleaning woman just came and moved the table next to the one I'm sitting at exactly one half inch.  It's MUCH better now.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Tomovoz on August 22, 2007, 05:55:53 AM
And again goodnight.  (Hello Jose, Fred and Tony)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: FJL on August 22, 2007, 05:56:25 AM
(to the tune of "Manhattan")

It's very pleasant
Here in the Presidential Club
They don't let in just any zhlub

So many people at 5 a.m.
But in the Club I don't see them

(well, it's early, i don't know what i'm babbling about)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 05:56:43 AM
Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And...  (A Chorus Line reference...)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 05:57:19 AM
Goodnight, DR Tomovoz and Colin and Magnus and Fosca.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 05:58:40 AM
bk - Considering the state of airplane food today, I'd seriously think about eating something there in the President's Club.  Or at least wrapping a few things in a napkin to take on board with you just in case.  -Although, I think the United clubs will actually give you To-Go containers.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: FJL on August 22, 2007, 05:59:32 AM
I'd like some prune juice - to go.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 05:59:39 AM
in the President's Club.

Has this portrait been hung yet?
(http://www.politicsonline.com/blog/images/2005/rove2.jpg)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 06:00:02 AM
DR Ron Pulliam - If DRs Jason and I were doing any drooling over the past couple of days, it was more over the Monkey Cake from Amy's Bread than anything or anyone else.  Now, as for DR Cason, well...  ???



;)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 06:00:35 AM
DR singdaw - I think that pic is more horrifying than Princess Jason.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 06:01:10 AM
Besides, I have no idea if Mr. Rove is hung either.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 06:01:28 AM
Maybe his visage would be improved with a pink bathing cap?
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 06:01:59 AM
Oh, dear.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Ben on August 22, 2007, 06:02:20 AM
Has this portrait been hung yet?
(http://www.politicsonline.com/blog/images/2005/rove2.jpg)

MY EYES! MY EYES!  ;)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 06:02:29 AM
Oh!  I forgot that Joe Jackson had been cast in The Brain.  :)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 06:02:35 AM
Have we sunk to new depths of depravity?
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: FJL on August 22, 2007, 06:02:50 AM
All i can say is DR Cason is clearly selling fantasies up there on that stage.  That whole Brain from Planet X show is about selling sex, sex, sex, nothing else.  

(There, that should sell some tickets for BK.)

(Just kididng., Ron P :) )
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 06:02:54 AM
Maybe his visage would be improved with a pink bathing cap?

With a noose.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: FJL on August 22, 2007, 06:03:03 AM
And one fro maulers
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 06:03:23 AM
Are we depraved on account of being deprived?
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 06:03:30 AM
My that was a particularly mean-spirited, ill-meaning post on my behalf at such a relatively early hour.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 06:03:58 AM
Well, at least DR Megan is in training to be a social worker.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 06:04:34 AM
bk - I may stop by Joe Allen tonight just wave, "Hi!"  -And to start the good buzz...  -Ooohh, I think he's in town to direct his new musical...  :)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 06:05:07 AM
OK - I should skedaddle to the subway for my trek down to Ripley-Grier.

Laters...
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: FJL on August 22, 2007, 06:05:24 AM
Time to watch the Channel 2 Morning Noose
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: bk on August 22, 2007, 06:06:34 AM
Jose - hope you'll stop by.  Anyone else is welcome, too, but let Cason know so he can up the reservation.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: FJL on August 22, 2007, 06:07:30 AM
BK's show doesn't need buzz.  It's got near-naked men.  Why those near-naked men are not in the ads (like those ads for the underwear musical  :) - which I hear is also quite good, BTW), I'll never know.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: bk on August 22, 2007, 06:07:37 AM
Well, I guess I'll mosey on down to the gate.  I'll post as soon as I get Ye Olde Laptop up and running in my New York, New York apartment.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Ginny on August 22, 2007, 06:08:27 AM
Wednesday morning greetings!

All I have to say so far is:

Travel vibes to BK and to dear DR Elmore!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: FJL on August 22, 2007, 06:18:05 AM
NYMF-mania has officially begun.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 06:22:08 AM
I did not know that NYMF was officially vegan.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: FJL on August 22, 2007, 06:22:37 AM
It was suggested that we start a phony feud between Brain and Starfighter to generate publicity.  I can see the Michael Riedel column now:  SCIENCE FRICTION REIGNS AT NYMF.  :)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 06:25:17 AM
DR Edisaurus - DH and I have finally begun viewing The Closer.  I know, about time, right?  We started right in at the beginning and are about 6 episodes in [first season].

It really is good.  Thanks to all DRs for the recommendation!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 06:51:03 AM
Has any DR seen this?  Any comments?

(http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/61BWVH0KCNL._SS500_.jpg)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Edisaurus on August 22, 2007, 07:04:18 AM
DR dB - the one behind you is pretty big!

Sorry---the Edisaurus was stalking Der B...I never dreamed I would be captured on camera...
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Edisaurus on August 22, 2007, 07:06:47 AM
Oh joy!  Our corporate networks are down once again.

Does Joy know how to fix such things? She is a woman of many talents!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 07:09:50 AM
Good Morning! Once Again...

Greetings from Ripley-Grier... And, apparently, the first appointment is not until 10:40-ish.. :-\
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 07:10:21 AM
At least I'm out of the house.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 07:13:48 AM
Michael Ball as Edna in London:
(http://hairspray.lastminuteliving.com/photos/production_images/edna018.jpg)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Edisaurus on August 22, 2007, 07:23:54 AM
Has any DR seen this?  Any comments?

(http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/61BWVH0KCNL._SS500_.jpg)

I haven't seen the whole thing...it's so heartbreaking I can't watch the whole thing at one time. A friend of mine edited it---I can't imagine how he felt while he was working on this.

I don't know if my old house survived, but my elementary school (2 blocks away) was under 8 ft of water and it was a bad neighborhood of old houses, so I'd be surprised if it was still there.

I'm not a big Spike Lee fan, but I liked what I saw of this. Just be prepared---it's so depressing and with some graphic images.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Matt H. on August 22, 2007, 07:24:48 AM
Will we never get to page four?

Of course we will.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Matt H. on August 22, 2007, 07:25:28 AM
I will single-handedly take us to page four.

At this time of the morning? I don't think so.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Matt H. on August 22, 2007, 07:27:11 AM
DR singdaw - I think that pic is more horrifying than Princess Jason.

Princess Jason was cute and fun.

Rove, on the other hand, is more horrifying than the Wicked Witch of the West.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Matt H. on August 22, 2007, 07:28:52 AM
Good morning!

We did have a HUGE thunderstorm (complete with hail) last night around 6 p.m., but it didn't last long.

Today is supposed to be 99.

I hate summer (in case I haven't made myself clear earlier).
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 07:30:40 AM
(in case I haven't made myself clear earlier).

And just exactly how DO you feel about summer, DR Matt H.?

;)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Matt H. on August 22, 2007, 07:32:17 AM
Today looks to be another day with nothing but DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES episodes. I may watch the last of the Charlie Chan films in the latest box - CHARLIE CHAN AT MONTE CARLO - since they last only a bit over an hour.

I'm not sure I've ever seen CHARLIE CHAN AT MONTE CARLO. After one has seen so many of these series films, it's hard to remember from the titles alone what's been seen and what hasn't.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Matt H. on August 22, 2007, 07:32:53 AM
And just exactly how DO you feel about summer, DR Matt H.?

;)

Does YUCK make it clearer?

 ;D ;D
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DakotaCelt on August 22, 2007, 07:39:26 AM
Good day one and all!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 07:41:03 AM
Mr. Conductor, if you please...
(http://www.richardsoncommunityband.org/images/Conductor.jpg)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 07:43:19 AM
Speaking of conductors, there are rumblings about the Internet that watching Kim Grigsby conduct a Broadway orchestra is almost a show just in itself!
(http://www.springawakening.com/images/kim_grigsby.gif)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DakotaCelt on August 22, 2007, 07:44:59 AM
AREA 51 PRESS (http://worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=57262)der Brucer

Stay tuned for news from the Grassy Knoll



I did not even notice the earrings... Their ads are a bit amusing. Actually Alltell bought Cellular one and that is the only service that covers the rural areas up here. AT&T does not even serve ND. Sprint and Verizon are hit and miss. I am not sure if T Mobile is up here or not. WE also have Unicel.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DakotaCelt on August 22, 2007, 07:45:31 AM
Cute cartoon mingdaw!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DakotaCelt on August 22, 2007, 07:48:42 AM
OK, be honest, bk -

How many cherry ripes are stuffed into your suitcase?   ;)

I was wondering the same thing ;)

However mingdaw, with all the stress he has had with the brain and the fundraiser, he deserves to indulge a wee bit...
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DakotaCelt on August 22, 2007, 07:52:49 AM
Has this portrait been hung yet?
(http://www.politicsonline.com/blog/images/2005/rove2.jpg)

YIKES!!!

I nearly spit coffee on the computer screen!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DakotaCelt on August 22, 2007, 07:58:46 AM
I haven't seen the whole thing...it's so heartbreaking I can't watch the whole thing at one time. A friend of mine edited it---I can't imagine how he felt while he was working on this.

I don't know if my old house survived, but my elementary school (2 blocks away) was under 8 ft of water and it was a bad neighborhood of old houses, so I'd be surprised if it was still there.

I'm not a big Spike Lee fan, but I liked what I saw of this. Just be prepared---it's so depressing and with some graphic images.
 

Edi, I have seen bits and pieces of it and it is depressing but actually well put together.

I can only imagine what your freind went through editing it. I could not have been easy.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jrand73 on August 22, 2007, 08:03:06 AM
La dee DAH dee dah dah.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Matt H. on August 22, 2007, 08:03:38 AM
Another episode of RESCUE ME on tonight which I'm looking forward to seeing.

Due to the US Open tennis matches being broadcast by USA next week, some of my favorite shows like PSYCH and BURN NOTICE will be preempted, and I also noticed that FX isn't showing new episodes of its series next week either.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jrand73 on August 22, 2007, 08:03:54 AM
Wednesday.....I have my TWO biggest scenes tonight OFF BOOK....so I am preparing as well as I can!!!

Cross your fingers.

Still NO WORD from STUFF HAPPENS, so I am assuming the word is NO.

Oh well.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jrand73 on August 22, 2007, 08:04:16 AM
Travel vibes for MR BK who is probably flying over Indiana about now.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 22, 2007, 08:17:00 AM
DR Ron Pulliam - If DRs Jason and I were doing any drooling over the past couple of days, it was more over the Monkey Cake from Amy's Bread than anything or anyone else.  Now, as for DR Cason, well...  ???

;)

Actually, DR JoseSPiano, I never thought of you and Jason as "the boys", although you're far closer to boyhood than some others here at HHW.com.  I thought Cason was referring to his fan club on the forum.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 08:19:54 AM
Hey, DR JMK - very nice DVD review!   :)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 08:21:06 AM
***CONTINUED MEMORIZATION VIBES***[/size][/color]
to DR JRand56
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 22, 2007, 08:22:52 AM
All i can say is DR Cason is clearly selling fantasies up there on that stage.  That whole Brain from Planet X show is about selling sex, sex, sex, nothing else.  

(There, that should sell some tickets for BK.)

(Just kididng., Ron P :) )

That's fine by me.


 ;)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Noel on August 22, 2007, 08:23:42 AM
AREA 51 PRESS (http://worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=57262)


AREA 51? (http://hometown.aol.com/mprovizr/Index.html)

59 going up to 68.  Hope BK packed sweaters.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 22, 2007, 08:24:05 AM
YIKES!!!

I nearly spit coffee on the computer screen!


Well DON'T FEED HIM, DakotaCelt.  If you do, he'll keep coming back!






 ;D
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 08:24:20 AM
Edward meets Sasquatch
(http://inlinethumb05.webshots.com/2756/2003886600046699734S425x425Q85.jpg)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JMK on August 22, 2007, 08:27:56 AM
Apologies for my apologies to SWW for my anagramming--I think I meant DerBrucer.  Oy.

Thanks, Singdaw.  As I emailed Edi, after having to sit through another alleged "documentary" (The Beatles' Biggest Secrets--don't ask), it was gratifying to watch a film with a little coherence and brilliant editing.  :)

Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 08:30:24 AM
That whole Brain from Planet X show is about selling sex, sex, sex, nothing else.

The Brain from Planet Sex?
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Edisaurus on August 22, 2007, 08:32:24 AM
Mr. Conductor, if you please -

Shows you how much I know about musicals. I thought you were quoting THE BRAIN!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Matt H. on August 22, 2007, 08:32:39 AM
I guess I'll do a bit of writing and then head down and start thinking about preparing today's lunch.

WBBL.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Edisaurus on August 22, 2007, 08:37:41 AM
Apologies for my apologies to SWW for my anagramming--I think I meant DerBrucer.  Oy.

Thanks, Singdaw.  As I emailed Edi, after having to sit through another alleged "documentary" (The Beatles' Biggest Secrets--don't ask), it was gratifying to watch a film with a little coherence and brilliant editing.  :)

No, you are right---SWW does the anagrams. And of course, you're also right about the brilliant editing!  ;D

Seriously, it did take several years to wrestle that story to the ground!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jrand73 on August 22, 2007, 08:40:51 AM
Thanks for the vibes DR SINGDAW....off to study to put them to the test.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Edisaurus on August 22, 2007, 08:41:53 AM
LOL...I'm working with the new CLOSER episode and the young coroner is flirting with Gabriel!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 08:44:13 AM
Seriously, it did take several years to wrestle that story to the ground!

Mud wrestling?  Food fights?  My, HHW is a rough place to be today!   ;)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jrand73 on August 22, 2007, 08:44:59 AM
Is that Psychic Sasquatch?
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 08:45:27 AM
Interesting random tidbit:

The American satirist and mathematician Tom Lehrer has been rumored to have been the first to invent the gelatin shot [jello shot] in the 1950s while working for the National Security Agency, where he developed vodka gelatin as a way to circumvent a restriction of alcoholic beverages on base, but this claim has not been substantiated.

Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jrand73 on August 22, 2007, 08:46:26 AM
I received a lovely early Birthday Box of Bollywood movies from DR MBARNUM today....including a Card and other surprises!!!

Let the celebration begin....

Oh...and DR JOSE was rude enough to be born on the same day....although a couple of decades later.....so I will have to share the felicitations with him....gladly, of course.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Cason on August 22, 2007, 08:46:49 AM
Actually, DR JoseSPiano, I never thought of you and Jason as "the boys", although you're far closer to boyhood than some others here at HHW.com.  I thought Cason was referring to his fan club on the forum.

Sorry for any misunderstanding - I was just playfully referencing Jose and Jason as "the boys", I guess I should have been more clear.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jrand73 on August 22, 2007, 08:50:03 AM
Lucy: (looking in Variety) Here's one, two girls wanted for movie stunt.  Must be brave.

Ethel:  We can't do that.

Lucy:  Why not?

Ethel:  Well in the first place it says he's looking for girls.

Lucy:  We're girls.

Ethel:  We are?

Lucy:  Ethel, if everyone in the world is divided up into boys and girls....we're GIRLS!

AND OF COURSE THE FIRST THING THE MAN SAYS WHEN HE GETS TO THE APARTMENT AND SEES LUCY & ETHEL IS:

"Okay, where are the girls?"
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jeanne on August 22, 2007, 08:51:08 AM
DR JoseSPiano...

You should write a book about some of your audition experiences.


I second that! Not only would it be entertaining, but I think it would be very instructive to those who audition.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jeanne on August 22, 2007, 08:51:53 AM
Oh, and GOOD MORNING!

Have some work to do, then will try to catch up on the posts.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: FJL on August 22, 2007, 09:02:28 AM
I'm getting old.  I read that comment about THE CLOSER as the young crooner is flirting with Gabriel.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 09:05:16 AM
Blow, Gabriel, Blow!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 09:09:51 AM
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%](http://www.pbs.org/wnet/broadway/stars/images/merman_e_pic1.jpg)[/move]
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Noel on August 22, 2007, 09:14:49 AM
For years I’ve been teaching performers what to do on auditions.  There’s a lot they need to think about, and I’ve never specified “remember the face of your accompanist” as one of them.  But a book with 20 songs?  Absolutely appalling and totally unprofessional.  Nobody, from peon to LuPone, can keep that many numbers in audition-ready state.  And “The Beauty Is” – well, Jose and I can play it, but since most audition pianists can’t, why take the risk?  Guettel, LaChiusa, J.R.Brown and some of Sondheim’s more difficult pieces are recipes for disaster.  The audition’s about you and your personality, not the accompanist and his virtuosity sight-reading.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jennifer on August 22, 2007, 09:21:05 AM
Speaking of HEROES, DR MattH, did you hear that our favorite, Kristen Bell (VERONICA MARS) will be on the show this season.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 09:25:54 AM
***TEST RESULTS VIBES*** for DR TCB!!!
(http://www.lymphomainfo.net/images/mri.jpg)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jennifer on August 22, 2007, 09:27:47 AM
RE: DR Jose's comments about last night's ON THE LOT  finale.


SPOILERS


*
*
*









The idea of the show was okay. but the host was bad. And they really had no idea how to work the show properly.

For instance it drove me absolutely crazy that when they were going to eliminate contestants at the beginning of each show they couldn't be bothered to take a minute to remind us what each had done the week before. That really would have made a huge difference to me.

RE: last night's show. I really don't think the voting had anything to do with the 2 films chosen (since i think adam's were by far the best and he finished 3rd).

Since it was based on the whole season it might have been nice if they had reminded us of every film each had done.

I didn't mind the bit at the end. I actually sort of liked it (will drove off to Dreamworks studios to meet steven spielberg).

But they did have a lot of time to fill.

At least they didn't wait to reveal the winner till 2 minutes to the hour. That was one thing they at least did right.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DearReaderLaura on August 22, 2007, 09:30:07 AM
Just a reminder to everyone -- be sure to have colonoscopies done as your doctor recommends.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jason on August 22, 2007, 09:31:21 AM
DR Cason: I'm absolutely heartbroken. You mean you really are straight? All my efforts in the last - how long has it been - week since I met you - have been in vain?? ;)

I just wanna say, I don't know many straight men who would put up with all the ogling and teasing that DR Cason does. That in itself shows me how confident he is in himself. That, and the fact that he's clearly in love with Heather.

And for anyone who may be wondering what's going on over here in NYC...give us both some credit. I know better than to go barking up that tree. DR Cason and I are just friends, and I'm very happy to have met him.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 22, 2007, 09:32:54 AM
And for anyone who may be wondering what's going on over here in NYC...give us both some credit. I know better than to go barking up that tree. DR Cason and I are just friends.

I don't think anyone had any doubts about it all.

Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 10:06:42 AM
Good Afternoon!

We have a little break before lunch, so...
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 10:07:14 AM
Well... break is over... so...

Laters.... ;)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jeanne on August 22, 2007, 10:14:05 AM
I've just gotta say:  Walking two large dogs simultaneously - one of which is incapable of walking in a straight line - produces some interesting acrobatic effects.  Adam Cates may want to consider borrowing some of the moves.

 ;D The dance steps called Walking the Dog?
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Cason on August 22, 2007, 10:24:03 AM
LOL!

A whole 30-second break, Jose?  Disney sure is kind.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jeanne on August 22, 2007, 10:24:43 AM
It was suggested that we start a phony feud between Brain and Starfighter to generate publicity.  I can see the Michael Riedel column now:  SCIENCE FRICTION REIGNS AT NYMF.  :)

 ;D Do people seriously think like that?  silly me. I should know the answer.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jeanne on August 22, 2007, 10:28:58 AM
Mr. Conductor, if you please...
(http://www.richardsoncommunityband.org/images/Conductor.jpg)

Is that how those celebrity conductors do it?
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 10:31:22 AM
A whole 30-second break, Jose?  Disney sure is kind.

He doesn't bite the Mouse that feeds him.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 10:32:32 AM
Amazon Rankings:   The New York Times had an interesting piece a few weeks back about how some authors become obsessed with the sales rankings of their own books.

Quote
It may seem [sic] obsessive, but every day — sometimes hourly — Aaron Shepard checks the Amazon.com sales rankings for his 12 self-published books. He even created a Web site, www.salesrankexpress.com, that lets authors check their Amazon rankings instantly.

“People want to know where their book stands, just for the thrill of that score,” says Mr. Shepard, whose top seller, “The Business of Writing for Children,” clocked in at 1,834th during one random check last week, and at 2,070th during another one. He says it sells 250 to 450 copies a month...

As tantalizing as the rankings may be, it is difficult to correlate them to the number of books sold, unless you are J. K. Rowling. Amazon announced that it had received a record 2.2 million preorders for “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” 1.4 million of them in the United States. Barnes & Noble also said advance orders for the book hit a record: 1.5 million in stores and online. The book has dominated the No. 1 position on both Amazon and BarnesNoble.com since Feb. 1, the first day it was available for preorder.

For the average author, however, the volatility of the rankings is a big hook. A book that is the millionth-largest seller on Amazon, for example, might surge hundreds of thousands of places with one sale.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 22, 2007, 10:38:53 AM


Rove, on the other hand, is more horrifying than the Wicked Witch of the West.

And who do you suppose recruited and trained those flying monkies?

der Brucer
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 10:39:23 AM
He doesn't bite the Mouse that feeds him.

(http://www.billcasselman.com/mousies.jpg)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Edisaurus on August 22, 2007, 10:44:38 AM
I just checked our Amazon rankings:
#2 in    DVD > Documentary > Crime & Conspiracy
#11 in    DVD > Documentary > History

Pretty good for being out for a day!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 22, 2007, 10:50:44 AM
Just a reminder to everyone -- be sure to have colonoscopies done as your doctor recommends.

Frankly, at my age I'd rather not know!

der Brucer
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 22, 2007, 10:52:49 AM
Pretty good for being out for a day!

And my copy has arriven!

der Brucer

Preparing for a brain-wash afternoon ;)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 10:58:16 AM
Preparing for a brain-wash afternoon ;)

Surely you mean brain-TAP?

And speaking of...

A question for ASK BK day:

Do you know if Mr. David Wechter is planning to attend any of the NYC Brain performances?
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Matthew on August 22, 2007, 10:59:04 AM
Going to see Avenue Q today in SF.  Going with my favorite horn player, Cathleen.  She's an  Avenue Q virgin.  Annie, Get Your Gun rehearsals are going well  Our Tommy went and basically snaped his ankle in half and so had to drop out of the show.  We re-cast withen the cast and we're back on track.  This is such a cute show and fun to do.

Question for bk - what airline did you fly to NYC?

Vibes to the gang in NYC (which seems to be getting bigger everyday)  have a great time together and be sure to report back to us.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Edisaurus on August 22, 2007, 10:59:16 AM
And my copy has arriven!
Preparing for a brain-wash afternoon ;)

I'm girding my loins! ;)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 11:04:33 AM
I'm girding my loins!

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/179/437251617_56d59ff8dd.jpg)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 22, 2007, 11:04:46 AM
Question for bk - what airline did you fly to NYC?

BK was doing the "Continental" all morning in....






wait for it.....







"The Presidents Club" (http://www.continental.com/web/en-US/content/travel/airport/lounge/default.aspx)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Edisaurus on August 22, 2007, 11:05:07 AM
I was searching on the internet for the best way to clean dust from the tops of books and found this, which is a bit alarming:

http://www.library-dust.com/dust.htm
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 22, 2007, 11:06:34 AM
photo covered up


The HUSSY!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 11:08:34 AM
"The Presidents Club" (http://www.continental.com/web/en-US/content/travel/airport/lounge/default.aspx)

Domestic First Class customers do not qualify for admission.

Très exclusive!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 11:10:50 AM
I was searching on the internet for the best way to clean dust from the tops of books and found this, which is a bit alarming:

http://www.library-dust.com/dust.htm

It is, indeed!    :P
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 11:11:08 AM
Perhaps librarians should get hazard pay!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 11:12:01 AM
[move=right,scroll,6,transparent,100%](http://www.maurylaws.com/Heatmiser.jpg)[/move]
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 22, 2007, 11:16:17 AM
I was searching on the internet for the best way to clean dust from the tops of books and found this, which is a bit alarming:

http://www.library-dust.com/dust.htm

Quote
This study reveals that the librarians who work with dusty books are in real health danger. The range of risks varies from lung cancer and heart attack to chronic asthma, allergy problems, depression, nervous problems, skin problems etc.

No wonder so many are cranky!

der Brucer
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 22, 2007, 11:18:56 AM
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/179/437251617_56d59ff8dd.jpg)

Does anybody still wear a hat garter-belt?

der Brucer
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 11:20:09 AM
DR JMK’s kitchen before:
(http://www.haineshisway.com/community/attachments/remodel1a.jpg)
DR JMK’s kitchen after:
(http://www.fotoposters.de/Kunst/ca-sn-002/CHRISTO_DET_2_Var1.jpg)

Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 22, 2007, 11:34:47 AM
This looks like an exciting program!

From the SciFi Channel in December 2007

 [size=8] The Tin Man [/size] (http://www.scifi.com/tinman/?__source=GGLS|CAMP007Tin+Man|ADGP008Specific|KWRD007tin+man&sky=GGL|CAMP007Tin+Man|ADGP008Specific|KWRD007tin+man)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: George on August 22, 2007, 11:37:18 AM
Wednesday.....I have my TWO biggest scenes tonight OFF BOOK....so I am preparing as well as I can!!!

Cross your fingers.

Still NO WORD from STUFF HAPPENS, so I am assuming the word is NO.

Oh well.

~~~Faultless Memorization Vibes for JRand!!~~~
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 22, 2007, 11:46:58 AM
I'm girding my loins! ;)

We've picked a bad day - I'm already on a tear over the misuse of undocumented immigrants to further social change:

ASSOCIATED PRESS (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,293757,00.html)

Quote
Illegal Immigrant Who Sought Sanctuary in Chicago Church Deported

LOS ANGELES —
An immigration activist who took refuge in a Chicago church for a year to avoid being separated from her son has been deported to Mexico, the church's pastor said.

Arellano, 32, became a symbol of the struggles of illegal immigrant parents when she took refuge in the church to avoid being separated from her 8-year-old son, a U.S. citizen.

Arellano came to Washington state illegally in 1997. She was deported to Mexico shortly after, but returned and moved to Illinois in 2000, taking a job cleaning planes at O'Hare International Airport.
She was arrested in 2002 at O'Hare and convicted of working under a false Social Security number. She was to surrender to authorities last year.

Immigration activists responded with anger to her arrest, and promised protests and vigils to support her.
"We are sad, but at the same time we are angry," said Javier Rodriguez, a Chicago immigration activist who worked with Arellano. "How dare they arrest this woman?"
Anti-illegal immigrant groups said the arrest was long overdue.


Why do advocates for social change always pick the worst examples to publicize?

A. The woman entered the U.S -illegally - OK, an infraction, like a traffic ticket.

B. She is deported and then re-enters the country illegally - OK- now were up to a serious misdemeanor at least.

C. She falsifies information to obtain a job; is arrested, and convicted - now she is a criminal.

D. She fails to obey a court order to surrender - now she is a felon fugitive.

E. She seeks a phony sanctuary in a church and thumbs her nose at authorities.

F, She leaves the church with much publicity to protest against the government

G. She gets arrested and deported - NO KIDDING!

And, now, I am supposed to feel sorry for the family because the felon Mama abandoned her child - PLEASE!

If the immigration rights folks want to gain some sympathy for their cause, find an undocumented immigrant couple, both employed without resorting to falsifying SSNs, neither of whom has an arrest record, with a mix of undocumented and US born children, and then pick them up for deportation. (Now, you must address the issue of splitting the family between legal and illegal - and you are also removing the sole means of support for the US born children. - NOW YOU GET SOME SYMPATHY!

der Brucer

PS I would improve on the above scenario by finding an undocumented couple of obvious northern-Europen genetic heritage.


 
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jane on August 22, 2007, 11:49:17 AM
Playbill article about THE BRAIN FROM PLANET X:

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/110477.html

 :D
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 11:50:43 AM
(http://www.faggs.co.nz/webfiles/FaggsCoffee/layouts/images/header_new.gif) (http://www.faggs.co.nz/wawcs019573/tn-contact.html)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Ginny on August 22, 2007, 11:50:53 AM
I was searching on the internet for the best way to clean dust from the tops of books and found this, which is a bit alarming:

http://www.library-dust.com/dust.htm

Well, now, that explains a lot!

Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: brian on August 22, 2007, 11:54:09 AM
Dear Bk, good luck in NYC. If you see your close personal friend Stehen Sondheim, tell him to keep up the good work(Have you noticed that if Mr Sondheim had become a Jesuit, his initials would have been S.J. Sondheim, S.J. ?) MY BK QUESTION is, has Brain from Planet X been recorded and if so , where can I get a copy, bmccabe@umich.edu, or Brian from Planet X.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 11:54:27 AM
David Merrick would be proud:
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1202/1204129191_650fe82ad5.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 12:02:16 PM
DR Brian, The Brain is indeed available commercially; go to Kritzerland (http://www.kritzerland.com) to purchase direct from Bruce, or also at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Brain-Planet-2006-Original-Angeles/dp/B000N8UZKE/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-8648804-6252701?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1187808719&sr=8-1).
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jane on August 22, 2007, 12:10:22 PM
DR Laura, do you know someone who should have had a colonoscopy & didn't?

DerBrucer, I hope you were joking.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: brian on August 22, 2007, 12:14:56 PM
Doh!, I'll be picking up the brain from Kritzerland; Also, reading the press release it mentioned that Mr Kimmel co-authored one of my favorite flicks, THE FACULTY. How could I have missed this? Congrats on that film ,BK. You should be bragging more about it. Now you know why if you scramble the vowels in the word brain, you end up with Brian.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Tomovoz on August 22, 2007, 12:18:44 PM
NEWS.  DR DumDum needs to clear his in tray!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Tomovoz on August 22, 2007, 12:19:38 PM
And now back to sleep.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jennifer on August 22, 2007, 12:29:51 PM

Big Brother live feed comments.


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I am really disgusted by dick and the producers.


Update.  Jen is on slop. She started eating regular food.  She was told she would get a penalty nom next week with no chance of being taken off the block (if she stayed).  So they decided to vote jameka off.

Well then big brother changed their minds and decided that she would not get a penalty nom next week. Instead she would get an extra vote against her this week.

Now whether that was more fair or not is up for debate. But how can they change the rules after they've already said what would happen.

And since jen is now the 2nd most popular houseguest (after dick) why would they want her to go. They manipulated things so eric and dick could stay. Why not jen?

Btw, i feel so sorry for jen and am so proud of her.  She is finally standing up to dick (he is abusing her like crazy). He hid all her clothes and make-up in the hoh room, burned her with his cigarette (maybe not totally on purpose) and has been nothing but vile and disgusting towards her.

I just can't believe that his misrepresentation on the cbs show has made him popular.  Everybody on the live feeds board i read thinks he is so vile and completely horrid.  I just don't get why the producers have let him abuse and threaten jen like them have. really poor job on their part.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 12:30:00 PM
(http://www.webpak.net/~heartctr/cats/meatloaf.gif)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Ginny on August 22, 2007, 12:38:04 PM
It has just come to my attention that the week DH Richard and I will be in New York will also be:

Banned Books Week (http://www.ala.org/ala/oif/bannedbooksweek/bannedbooksweek.htm)

Coincidence?
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 12:39:14 PM
Coincidence?

I think not!

H/K's, unite!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jeanne on August 22, 2007, 12:46:36 PM
And now back to sleep.

I wish I could say that! Of course, it's only 3:30 PM here.

sigh.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: George on August 22, 2007, 12:56:15 PM
Well...since we're so close...
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: George on August 22, 2007, 12:56:29 PM
PAGE EIGHT DANCE!!

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t127/georged55/TYHSE-05.jpg)

;D

Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Michael on August 22, 2007, 01:14:42 PM
Has this portrait been hung yet?
(http://www.politicsonline.com/blog/images/2005/rove2.jpg)

How hung is it?
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Michael on August 22, 2007, 01:16:55 PM
Has any DR seen this?  Any comments?

(http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/61BWVH0KCNL._SS500_.jpg)

Is this about a Jewish family declaring bankruptcy?
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Matt H. on August 22, 2007, 01:17:58 PM
LOL...I'm working with the new CLOSER episode and the young coroner is flirting with Gabriel!

The young male coroner who's on this season? How great! Of course, we know Gabriel is straight, but still, I'm glad to see this reflecting real life.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Michael on August 22, 2007, 01:17:59 PM
Michael Ball as Edna in London:
(http://hairspray.lastminuteliving.com/photos/production_images/edna018.jpg)

Has he packed on some extra weight or is that a fat suit?
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Matt H. on August 22, 2007, 01:20:20 PM
Speaking of HEROES, DR MattH, did you hear that our favorite, Kristen Bell (VERONICA MARS) will be on the show this season.

Of course, I read that, and I can't wait to see how she's used in the story arc. Love her and love the show.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Matt H. on August 22, 2007, 01:24:28 PM
Just as hot and muggy today as was forecast. And there doesn't appear to be ANY chance of a late afternoon thunderstorm like we had yesterday.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Matt H. on August 22, 2007, 01:25:16 PM
Has he packed on some extra weight or is that a fat suit?

The last couple of times I've seen pictures of him in a tux, he looked very heavy to me.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Matt H. on August 22, 2007, 01:27:09 PM
I spent most of the afternoon watching more episodes of DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES. I'm up to episode 13 now.

I had almost forgotten about the creepy neighbor that Lynette suspects of being a pedopohile. That arc was very, very unusual for the show, and the misdirection was marvelous.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Matt H. on August 22, 2007, 01:28:16 PM
All the extended storylines with Orson's former life Alma play pretty tediously in back-to-back episodes without the benefit of a week away from them. I'll be glad when that story is finished.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Matt H. on August 22, 2007, 01:29:16 PM
I ended the afternoon scanning through today's AS THE WORLD TURNS. More denial from Noah - the old "I can control it" argument.

From the looks of the previews, this storyline won't be featured on tomorrow's show.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Michael on August 22, 2007, 01:33:04 PM
Since our estemed BK might have missed my question very earlier this morning:

Who sings Heartbreaker and Waiting For Love on The Music of Bruce Kimmel Cd?
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jane on August 22, 2007, 01:36:36 PM
George-Cute photo.  

I still haven't figured out how to post the photos I took yesterday on my cell phone.  How do you get photos from your phone onto your computer?
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 01:41:33 PM
Good Afternoon!

Done for the day at Ripley-Grier.  And I get to sleep in a little bit longer tomorrow, since we won't be starting until 10:30. -That half hour makes all the difference in the world.

A pretty good day.  Not packed, but not slow either.

And now, I believe I'm off to join a gym.  ???
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 01:43:20 PM
Dr Jane - I use Sprint, and I have to find a way to transfer the pictures from my phone/Sprint picture browser to another place/format.  I thought I could just drag and drop them from the website, but that didn't work either.  However, I'm sure there is a way to do it.  Then again, you didn't ask me, you asked DR George.  ;)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 01:43:39 PM
And I'm off!

Laters...
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: George on August 22, 2007, 01:45:14 PM
George-Cute photo.  

I still haven't figured out how to post the photos I took yesterday on my cell phone.  How do you get photos from your phone onto your computer?

I have a memory card in my phone, so all I have to do is to take the card out of my phone, put it in a card reader and attach it to my computer through a USB cable.  You should be able to e-mail it to yourself directly from the phone, but that (usually) costs.  I think mine costs 25¢ per e-mail.

Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DearReaderLaura on August 22, 2007, 01:59:56 PM
DR Laura, do you know someone who should have had a colonoscopy & didn't?

I did, until he passed away this morning.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 02:12:19 PM
I spy a bk!  :)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 02:12:38 PM
Oh, DR DearReaderLaura, I'm so sorry...

:(
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 02:13:26 PM
Although Michael Ball has been heavier as of late, I'm pretty sure he is still wearing a fat suit for Edna.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: bk on August 22, 2007, 02:21:00 PM
I have arrived both safe and sound and am in my little studio digs, which I will be happy to leave on Saturday for the other studio digs, which, I'm told have newer things than these studio digs.  It's not bad and there is a piano, so that's nice, but it kind of gives me the willies anyway, up here on Tenth Avenue.  But, the high-speed Internet works perfectly and all is well.  There's a shower shower (no tub shower) and a decent kitchen - the bed is large but funky and I do hope I can sleep in it until the move.  The air conditioning unit works fine, although isn't really needed right now.  The plane took off about ten minutes late due to a connecting flight being late, and we were held in the air outside of Newark for about twenty minutes, but even with all that we arrived only ten minutes late.  Traffic wasn't too bad getting into the city, and Cason was here with my big box o' stuff and he helped me get connected to the Internet.  And in ninety minutes I shall be on my way to a casting session.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: bk on August 22, 2007, 02:21:23 PM
Mr. Wechter will indeed be coming in and will be there for the first two performances.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: bk on August 22, 2007, 02:22:15 PM
Can't remember the name of the Heartbreaker singer offhand - Edie something, I believe.  I think she's now married to Paul Simon so you can look it up.

Debbie Shapiro Gravitte sings When You're Waiting For Love.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Matt H. on August 22, 2007, 02:22:56 PM
I'm heading down now to read more of DEATHLY HALLOWS (I'm reading only a chapter a day so I can prolong the enjoyment) and then back to DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Matt H. on August 22, 2007, 02:24:12 PM
Oh. . . .

WBBL.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 02:26:55 PM
And in ninety minutes I shall be on my way to a casting session.

bk, glad your trip went well and that you are settling in.

***SUPER-STRENGTH CASTING VIBES***
for you tonight!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Ginny on August 22, 2007, 02:29:44 PM
Welcome to the Eastern Time Zone, BK!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DearReaderLaura on August 22, 2007, 02:34:33 PM
And when you are working on something, don't forget to hit "Save" every now and again.  
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 22, 2007, 02:35:55 PM
Good morning!

We did have a HUGE thunderstorm (complete with hail) last night around 6 p.m., but it didn't last long.

Today is supposed to be 99.

I hate summer (in case I haven't made myself clear earlier).

It's so dry in Indiana that the Baptists are baptizing by sprinkling, the Methodists are giving out wet- wipes, the Presbyterians are  passing out rain-checks and the Catholics are praying for the wine to turn into water!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 02:35:58 PM
And when you are working on something, don't forget to hit "Save" every now and again.  

I hope that's not prompted by recent personal experience!    :P
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DearReaderLaura on August 22, 2007, 02:37:28 PM
I only lost a half hour's work when my computer froze up.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 02:37:30 PM
And now, I believe I'm off to join a gym.  ???

Do you want a locker, or a room?

[a The Ritz reference]
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Tomovoz on August 22, 2007, 03:01:31 PM
Edie Brickell  
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 03:03:05 PM
Do you want a locker, or a room?

[a The Ritz reference]

A personal trainer.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 03:05:03 PM
In any case...

I'm back at my apartment, and I shall be leaving very shortly to join the newest location of New York Sports Club which just happens to be two short blocks from my apartment.  And the "VIP Grand Opening" membership deal is pretty decent - no initiation or enrollment fee, and my monthly rate is only 1/2 of the regular rate for the first year.  Not bad at all.  And since it's so close to the apartment, very convenient too.

Well, I better start walking.

Laters...
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Cason on August 22, 2007, 03:15:28 PM
Well, glad to announce that BJ has indeed arrived safe and sound here on 44th Street.  Now, we just wait and catch up until we meet BK for dinner at around 9.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: bk on August 22, 2007, 03:39:39 PM
I shall now be on my way to the casting session.  Pray for Rosemary's Baby, baby.  Cason, show BJ our nymf page - and see if he has a headshot he can send me via e-mail.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Cason on August 22, 2007, 03:49:57 PM
BK - For what it's worth, I just got a message from a guy on Myspace interested in the part of Fred.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jane on August 22, 2007, 03:52:16 PM
DR Laura, I'm very sorry.  I feared there was sad news behind your statement.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: TCB on August 22, 2007, 04:07:06 PM
According to an Associated Press poll, one in four American adults read NO books in the past year.

Astonishing!


Well, according to Reuters, only three out of ten people read an AP poll last year.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jane on August 22, 2007, 04:12:10 PM
Dr Jane - I use Sprint, and I have to find a way to transfer the pictures from my phone/Sprint picture browser to another place/format.  I thought I could just drag and drop them from the website, but that didn't work either.  However, I'm sure there is a way to do it.  Then again, you didn't ask me, you asked DR George.  ;)

You are so helpful, thank you. ;D
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: TCB on August 22, 2007, 04:15:53 PM
Michael Ball as Edna in London:
(http://hairspray.lastminuteliving.com/photos/production_images/edna018.jpg)


No!!!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: td on August 22, 2007, 04:17:10 PM
Dearest DR TCB - how's the shoulder?

I think Mr. Ball looks rather glamorous in his HAIRSPRAY togs.  ;D
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 22, 2007, 04:18:12 PM
DR Laura, do you know someone who should have had a colonoscopy & didn't?

DerBrucer, I hope you were joking.

Nope - the Doc has been prompting for years but I'm not buying. If perchance I should develop colon cancer, then make me comfortable and let me go.

der Brucer

Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Edisaurus on August 22, 2007, 04:21:02 PM
DR Laura, I'm sorry to hear about that, and /i will schedule an appointment after we move and come back from NY!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 22, 2007, 04:21:54 PM
George-Cute photo.  

I still haven't figured out how to post the photos I took yesterday on my cell phone.  How do you get photos from your phone onto your computer?

Can't you enter your Email address into your phone and then mail the pics?

der Brucer
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 04:25:55 PM
Good Evening!

Back from the gym... Which, as it turns out, is not slated to fully open until October 1.  Ah, well...  I took the tour of the still in-the-process-of-being-completed places and it looks pretty good.  It's one of those places that looks small on the outside, but is surprisingly roomy once you step in the door.  Three floors roomy, in fact.

Even though the club is not slated to open for another couple of weeks, I went ahead and signed up anyway.  What I didn't realize until before today was that the special Grand Opening rate is actually the rate for the life of my membership - I thought it was just for the first year.  So, I'm basically getting almost 50% off the regular monthly fee for as long as I want.  Not a bad deal at all.  I can feel by tummy flattening and my biceps bulging already.  ;)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 04:26:41 PM
Welcome to NYC, BJ!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: TCB on August 22, 2007, 04:26:42 PM
TOD

ASK BK FJL DAY:

In the song "To Make A Hero" from THE LAST STARFIGTHER, what is the lyric between "Mother Teresa" and "a small-town teacher named Scopes?"
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 22, 2007, 04:27:34 PM
DR Laura, I'm sorry to hear about that, and /i will schedule an appointment after we move and come back from NY!

Well, I finished viewing S&V - it wasn't as painful as a colostomy.

der Brucer

PS It did have nice music.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 04:28:47 PM
Michael Ball is definitely wearing a fat suit.  Heck, even Harvey Fierstein and Bruce Vilanche wore some padding when they played Edna.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: TCB on August 22, 2007, 04:29:41 PM
Actually, DR JoseSPiano, I never thought of you and Jason as "the boys", although you're far closer to boyhood than some others here at HHW.com.  I thought Cason was referring to his fan club on the forum.

And who would be in that club, Ron?
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 04:29:46 PM
Well, I finished viewing S&V - it wasn't as painful as a colostomy.

der Brucer

PS It did have nice music.


Hmm... I can see that quote on the second pressing of the "S&V" DVD.  ;)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 04:31:16 PM
Hmm... 9:00 at Joe Allen - I think I will have to pass this time.  But I'm sure there will be a next time anyway.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 04:31:52 PM
~~~~~GOOD CASTING VIBES FOR THE BRAIN FROM PLANET X~~~~~
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 04:32:19 PM
*Although, I do have to wonder who's playing for those auditions right now since it most certainly ain't me.  ;)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 04:34:13 PM
OH!  And I happened to receive a payment in today's mail from Planet X.  I do hope my bank accepts it.  -I wonder what the exchange rate is?
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 22, 2007, 04:35:39 PM
TOD

ASK BK FJL DAY:

In the song "To Make A Hero" from THE LAST STARFIGTHER, what is the lyric between "Mother Teresa" and "a small-town teacher named Scopes?"

Mother Theresa, a dog, the police, and a small...

der Brucer

Guardian Of The Libretto
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Cillaliz on August 22, 2007, 04:36:08 PM
Thanks for the link, FJL! And nice to know what Joe Jackson is up to these days!   ;D

Shoeless Joe from Planet X
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 22, 2007, 04:45:32 PM
And who would be in that club, Ron?


Oh, anyone who has drooled in forum posts....or batted eyes in forum posts (I believe DR Jason pegged it with the word "ogling")....or made "come-ons" in forum posts....bona fide fan club members if there ever were any!!!


:)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 04:47:13 PM
Sounds like you got a great deal, DR JoseSPiano!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Cillaliz on August 22, 2007, 04:47:19 PM
I haven't seen the whole thing...it's so heartbreaking I can't watch the whole thing at one time. A friend of mine edited it---I can't imagine how he felt while he was working on this.

I don't know if my old house survived, but my elementary school (2 blocks away) was under 8 ft of water and it was a bad neighborhood of old houses, so I'd be surprised if it was still there.

I'm not a big Spike Lee fan, but I liked what I saw of this. Just be prepared---it's so depressing and with some graphic images.

It was very good.  It is powerful and I think everyone should see it,.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 22, 2007, 04:48:35 PM
Oh, anyone who has drooled in print....

Well, thank goodness you excluded reverie :)

der Brucer
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 22, 2007, 04:49:38 PM
Well, thank goodness you excluded reverie :)

der Brucer


Daydreamiing?  Is that what you're doing when your online but not posting?
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 04:52:50 PM
SNARK!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 04:53:49 PM
Sounds like you got a great deal, DR JoseSPiano!

And for each person I refer, I get a free training session too!  And it looks like at least one of my roommates will be signing up this week too, as well as one of my neighbors.  :)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Cillaliz on August 22, 2007, 04:54:12 PM
We've picked a bad day - I'm already on a tear over the misuse of undocumented immigrants to further social change:

ASSOCIATED PRESS (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,293757,00.html)Why do advocates for social change always pick the worst examples to publicize?

A. The woman entered the U.S -illegally - OK, an infraction, like a traffic ticket.

B. She is deported and then re-enters the country illegally - OK- now were up to a serious misdemeanor at least.

C. She falsifies information to obtain a job; is arrested, and convicted - now she is a criminal.

D. She fails to obey a court order to surrender - now she is a felon fugitive.

E. She seeks a phony sanctuary in a church and thumbs her nose at authorities.

F, She leaves the church with much publicity to protest against the government

G. She gets arrested and deported - NO KIDDING!

And, now, I am supposed to feel sorry for the family because the felon Mama abandoned her child - PLEASE!

If the immigration rights folks want to gain some sympathy for their cause, find an undocumented immigrant couple, both employed without resorting to falsifying SSNs, neither of whom has an arrest record, with a mix of undocumented and US born children, and then pick them up for deportation. (Now, you must address the issue of splitting the family between legal and illegal - and you are also removing the sole means of support for the US born children. - NOW YOU GET SOME SYMPATHY!

der Brucer

PS I would improve on the above scenario by finding an undocumented couple of obvious northern-Europen genetic heritage.


 

This happens all the time, Der Brucer
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: TCB on August 22, 2007, 04:54:25 PM
Dearest DR TCB - how's the shoulder?

I think Mr. Ball looks rather glamorous in his HAIRSPRAY togs.  ;D


That picture, as you call it, may just drive DR Danise right over the edge!

As for the shoulder, I got good news for a change.  The MRI shows that I did not tear the rotator cuff, but I tore a ligament in my shoulder instead.  I will still need surgery, but the recovery time shoud be better.  Thanks for asking, td.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: TCB on August 22, 2007, 04:57:39 PM
Mother Theresa, a dog, the police, and a small...

der Brucer

Guardian Of The Libretto


Thanks, db!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 04:58:02 PM
Good shoulder news, DR TCB!  -At least "better news". :)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 04:58:54 PM
Well, sorry to hear about the needed surgery, DR TCB, but it sounds like the best outcome possible.

Do you have some leeway as far as scheduling?  I imagine you want to get it over with ASAP, to get rid of the pain and start the healing!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Cillaliz on August 22, 2007, 04:59:21 PM

Big Brother live feed comments.


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I am really disgusted by dick and the producers.


Update.  Jen is on slop. She started eating regular food.  She was told she would get a penalty nom next week with no chance of being taken off the block (if she stayed).  So they decided to vote jameka off.

Well then big brother changed their minds and decided that she would not get a penalty nom next week. Instead she would get an extra vote against her this week.

Now whether that was more fair or not is up for debate. But how can they change the rules after they've already said what would happen.

And since jen is now the 2nd most popular houseguest (after dick) why would they want her to go. They manipulated things so eric and dick could stay. Why not jen?

Btw, i feel so sorry for jen and am so proud of her.  She is finally standing up to dick (he is abusing her like crazy). He hid all her clothes and make-up in the hoh room, burned her with his cigarette (maybe not totally on purpose) and has been nothing but vile and disgusting towards her.

I just can't believe that his misrepresentation on the cbs show has made him popular.  Everybody on the live feeds board i read thinks he is so vile and completely horrid.  I just don't get why the producers have let him abuse and threaten jen like them have. really poor job on their part.

I like Dick...there I said it. Now, I'm not watching the live feeds, but I really like the Dick, Danielle, Eric and Jessica foursome.  Don't like Jen. Not sure exactly what happened, but I'd love to see her go. I'll have to check the summaries for the live feeds
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Edisaurus on August 22, 2007, 05:01:16 PM
Hmm... I can see that quote on the second pressing of the "S&V" DVD.  ;)

LOL...but I hope it doesn't make it to imdb/Amazon!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 22, 2007, 05:01:41 PM
GAG!  I detest Eric.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 22, 2007, 05:03:34 PM
SNARK!


AH-H-H-bitch-CHOO![/size]
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 22, 2007, 05:06:18 PM
LOL...but I hope it doesn't make it to imdb/Amazon!


What a great idea!  Der Brucer could post a review at Amazon....and use that quote for a headline!

;D
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: TCB on August 22, 2007, 05:06:21 PM
Well, sorry to hear about the needed surgery, DR TCB, but it sounds like the best outcome possible.

Do you have some leeway as far as scheduling?  I imagine you want to get it over with ASAP, to get rid of the pain and start the healing!

They are going to fit me in at the end of the day on Monday for an appointment with the surgeon.  I should know a little more after that.




Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jane on August 22, 2007, 05:06:56 PM
TCB I'm sorry you need surgery, best of luck it will be a complete success.  
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 05:07:33 PM
LOL...but I hope it doesn't make it to imdb/Amazon!

I remember when Sunday in the Park with George was at Arena Stage back in 1997.  We basically got wonderful reviews from everyone except The Washington Post.  -Which sort of surprised us, since the reviewer always seemed to like whatever Eric Schaeffer directed - even if there were issues with the production.  In any case...

Since Eric had a background in graphic design, he came up with a mock-up quote ad for the show.  It started off with pulls from the good reviews, then ended with...


"Flat."
-The Washington Post



;D
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 05:08:42 PM
AH-H-H-bitch-CHOO![/size]

Well, that was going to be my original post, but...

;D
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: George on August 22, 2007, 05:08:56 PM
~~~Surgery Vibes for TCB!!~~~
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Cillaliz on August 22, 2007, 05:09:26 PM
DR Ron - I like Eric because he has been able to pull off lots off so many of the America's Player stuff and everyone just seems to fall for it, that's lol to me.  And I think that a final 4 of Eric Jessica Danielle and Dick would be a lot of fun
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 05:09:41 PM
Loblolly!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jane on August 22, 2007, 05:10:51 PM
Nope - the Doc has been prompting for years but I'm not buying. If perchance I should develop colon cancer, then make me comfortable and let me go.

If you had skin cancer would you also leave it instead of cutting it off?  It is basically the same concept, you cut off the cancer or pre-cancer spots-end of story.  If left alone the cancer eventually takes over.

Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Tomovoz on August 22, 2007, 05:12:07 PM
Still catching up.  Better news than expected from TCB.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 22, 2007, 05:30:22 PM
This happens all the time, Der Brucer

Which part the current case or my hoped for example?

der Brucer
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Cillaliz on August 22, 2007, 05:33:43 PM
Which part the current case or my hoped for example?

der Brucer

Both
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 22, 2007, 05:34:26 PM
LOL...but I hope it doesn't make it to imdb/Amazon!

Would you like a PM of the full review which will NOT get published?

der Brucer
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Cillaliz on August 22, 2007, 05:35:01 PM
BB SPOILERS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~











I just read the live feed summaries.   Oh Puhleese. Jen broke the rules and flaunted it because she got nominated.  Talk about a cry baby. Time for her to go home.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 22, 2007, 05:37:23 PM
Both

I sure would like some citable examples of the latter - not that I disbelieve you, I just need ammo to argue with my wing-nut tending friends.

der Brucer
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: elmore3003 on August 22, 2007, 05:37:55 PM
Edward meets Sasquatch
(http://inlinethumb05.webshots.com/2756/2003886600046699734S425x425Q85.jpg)

And where is the Wendigo in this romantic setup?

Yep, I'm back!  And THE WIZARD OF OZ, 1902, vocal score and orchestra parts were recovered.  Now I have a lot of interpolated song sheets to locate.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: elmore3003 on August 22, 2007, 05:42:09 PM
Is that how those celebrity conductors do it?

It's certainly been the case with all guest conductors I've endured.  The drummer leads the band, the conductor tries to look aware.  It's the concept of those charity vanity prizes I never understand: give a lot of money then stand in front of smart musicians and look stupid.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jane on August 22, 2007, 05:42:12 PM
I have a memory card in my phone, so all I have to do is to take the card out of my phone, put it in a card reader and attach it to my computer through a USB cable.  You should be able to e-mail it to yourself directly from the phone, but that (usually) costs.  I think mine costs 25¢ per e-mail.



Dang, I can't email photos from my phone & I don't have a memory card.  There is a little space I have no idea what it's for.  I just spent way too much time setting up a t-mobil "my album" web-site only to find I can't connect at the moment. ???
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: TCB on August 22, 2007, 05:44:53 PM
Edward meets Sasquatch
(http://inlinethumb05.webshots.com/2756/2003886600046699734S425x425Q85.jpg)


Who is Edward?
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jane on August 22, 2007, 05:45:56 PM
I give up, the photos on my camera aren't that good.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: George on August 22, 2007, 05:48:59 PM
Dang, I can't email photos from my phone & I don't have a memory card.  There is a little space I have no idea what it's for.  I just spent way too much time setting up a t-mobil "my album" web-site only to find I can't connect at the moment. ???

That's too bad.  I wish I could help more, but I would need to be there, at your computer trying to figure things out. :-\
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jane on August 22, 2007, 05:55:47 PM
Thanks George.  I ran out of patience (my eyes couldn't take it anymore) & Keith doesn't care so he wouldn't help me. ;D  
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: George on August 22, 2007, 05:59:19 PM
You could see if your phone has a slot for a memory card, then you could get a card reader for your computer and transfer them that way.  It's very easy and the card should be able to hold a lot of pictures!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jason on August 22, 2007, 06:08:31 PM
Greetings from Legally Blonde at the Palace Theatre.

I'm bored.

That is all.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: George on August 22, 2007, 06:10:15 PM
Greetings from Legally Blonde at the Palace Theatre.

I'm bored.

That is all.

Thanks for sharing. :)
Title: Re:
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 06:12:42 PM
Quote from:  link=board=4;threadid=1483;start=msg359399#msg359399 date=

Quote

Yes.

Although, no computers are allowed in the pit at ACL.  However, I could post during Paul's monologue if I happened to have my computer with me.  ;)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Edisaurus on August 22, 2007, 06:12:44 PM
Would you like a PM of the full review which will NOT get published?

der Brucer

Sure. I'm interested in all opinions, as long as they are informed, as opposed to ones belonging to those who didn't like the subject matter or product description and didn't even bother to watch the film.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 06:15:35 PM
I would fix my previous post, but I'm not sure how I "broke" it in the first place.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Cillaliz on August 22, 2007, 06:17:42 PM
It's raining it's pouring the old man is snoring....
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Cillaliz on August 22, 2007, 06:17:57 PM
Rain drops keep fallin on my head....
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Cillaliz on August 22, 2007, 06:18:14 PM
I'm singin in the rain
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Cillaliz on August 22, 2007, 06:18:54 PM
Oh did I mention it's still raining....tomorrow's forecast....Rain
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 22, 2007, 06:19:13 PM
I'm bored.

Because you're blond!

der Brucer
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Cillaliz on August 22, 2007, 06:19:50 PM
HEY!!!! FRIDAY>>>CLOUDY!!!! I like that
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 22, 2007, 06:20:13 PM
Tennessee Loblolly
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 22, 2007, 06:26:14 PM
Tennessee Loblolly

Well, I'm in Delaware, and the hulking monster outside my bedroom window is a Loblolly Pine.

der Brucer
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jane on August 22, 2007, 06:31:38 PM
You could see if your phone has a slot for a memory card, then you could get a card reader for your computer and transfer them that way.  It's very easy and the card should be able to hold a lot of pictures!

The instruction book says I have a micro SD memory card slot.  Next time I'm at the mall, where the t-mobile folks are I will check out the cost to get one.  Thing is, these folks aren't very knowledgeable so if they can't put the card it & send a photo for me I might skip it.  

Keith hates his Sidekick & the chances are once our contract is up we will be switching to another server who carries a phone he prefers.  I will make sure my next camera phone is easier to use.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: TCB on August 22, 2007, 06:34:19 PM
The instruction book says I have a micro SD memory card slot.  Next time I'm at the mall, where the t-mobile folks are I will check out the cost to get one.  Thing is, these folks aren't very knowledgeable so if they can't put the card it & send a photo for me I might skip it.  

Keith hates his Sidekick & the chances are once our contract is up we will be switching to another server who carries a phone he prefers.  I will make sure my next camera phone is easier to use.


Well, it seems like the camera part worked fine, it was the getting it out of the phone part was where you had the problem!










Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jane on August 22, 2007, 06:36:17 PM
LOL-Taking photos is easy, in fact my phone does it all the time all my itself.  Most of those photos are of the inside of my pocket.  My next camera phone will have the photo button on the inside of the flip top, not on the outside of the phone.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: TCB on August 22, 2007, 06:40:11 PM
I guess BK must be dining at Joe Allen's at the moment.  I doubt I can stay up long enough to find out how the casting went.







Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 06:41:29 PM
Welcome back, DR elmore.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: TCB on August 22, 2007, 06:42:04 PM
Anybody know Cason's cell phone number?
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 06:49:45 PM
Anybody know Cason's cell phone number?

Yes.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: George on August 22, 2007, 06:49:54 PM
The instruction book says I have a micro SD memory card slot.  Next time I'm at the mall, where the t-mobile folks are I will check out the cost to get one.  Thing is, these folks aren't very knowledgeable so if they can't put the card it & send a photo for me I might skip it.  

Keith hates his Sidekick & the chances are once our contract is up we will be switching to another server who carries a phone he prefers.  I will make sure my next camera phone is easier to use.

That sounds like the kind of memory card slot that I have.  If your phone is anything like mine, it should otherwise be fairly easy to figure out.  Once you put the memory card into your phone, you can move the picture to the card.  You can also (hopefully) be able to set it up that the pictures you take are automatically saved to the card and not the phone.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: George on August 22, 2007, 06:50:50 PM
I'm off to see the movie, "Hairspray."  Have a good evening all!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jane on August 22, 2007, 06:55:24 PM
That sounds like the kind of memory card slot that I have.  If your phone is anything like mine, it should otherwise be fairly easy to figure out.  Once you put the memory card into your phone, you can move the picture to the card.  You can also (hopefully) be able to set it up that the pictures you take are automatically saved to the card and not the phone.

Sure, real easy ;D  If the cost of the memory card is reasonable I'll get it.  I can always have Bryan do it for me when we see him next, if I can't figure it out before then-with your help ;)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jane on August 22, 2007, 06:55:51 PM
Have fun George.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DERBRUCER on August 22, 2007, 07:25:17 PM
Good news Ginny: flooding problems in Ohio abate.

Bad News Cillaliz: flooding problem in Iowa increase.

der Brucer
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jeanne on August 22, 2007, 07:27:27 PM
It's certainly been the case with all guest conductors I've endured.  The drummer leads the band, the conductor tries to look aware.  It's the concept of those charity vanity prizes I never understand: give a lot of money then stand in front of smart musicians and look stupid.

 ;D ;D ;D

They PAID to look stupid. That makes it OK. Cheap or free stupid is another story.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 07:28:53 PM
Well... that was a nice (unexpected) nap...
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jane on August 22, 2007, 07:56:32 PM
I hope Craig can avoid more rain & storms during the remainder of his trip home.   I should get my daily report from Ioana sometime tomorrow morning letting me know which direction they are headed from Memphis.

'night
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: MBarnum on August 22, 2007, 08:13:23 PM
That picture, as you call it, may just drive DR Danise right over the edge!

As for the shoulder, I got good news for a change.  The MRI shows that I did not tear the rotator cuff, but I tore a ligament in my shoulder instead.  I will still need surgery, but the recovery time shoud be better.  Thanks for asking, td.

Tearing a ligament sounds horrible, but still, if it is better then the rotator cuff business (are you sure that isn't just something from the underneath of your car?) then I am happy to hear such good news.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: MBarnum on August 22, 2007, 08:16:06 PM
I like Dick...there I said it. Now, I'm not watching the live feeds, but I really like the Dick, Danielle, Eric and Jessica foursome.  Don't like Jen. Not sure exactly what happened, but I'd love to see her go. I'll have to check the summaries for the live feeds

Uhg, I still can't stand Dick. Danielle is not a favorite either, but I wouldn't care if she won because I think she is playing a fairly good game and I imagine she is really a pretty nice gal. I like Eric and Jessica...especially Jessica...she makes me laugh. I am sure Amber and Jameka are very nice gals and I am sure I would like them...but good...well, I just don't know about them two.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: MBarnum on August 22, 2007, 08:21:08 PM
My mom and I discovered that dinner at Denny's is not such a good thing.  :P
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Matt H. on August 22, 2007, 08:22:27 PM
We actually had a soaking rain tonight rather than a quick cloudburts that was over befopre it started. This lasted about 30 minutes and I'm sure was much needed.

Of course, all it means for me is that I'll be mowing the grass if not this weekend then most assuredly next weekend.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Matt H. on August 22, 2007, 08:23:00 PM
I'm off to see the movie, "Hairspray."  Have a good evening all!

Hope you enjoy it. I certainly did.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Matt H. on August 22, 2007, 08:25:36 PM
I continued with many more episodes of DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES. Very interesting watching Marcia Cross get bigger (with child) by the episode. The episodes I watched tonight involved that weird murdering mother storyline that was probably the most venal plot ever presented on DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Matt H. on August 22, 2007, 08:27:37 PM
Also watched Danielle find out she's with child which will lead later to the season cliffhanger.

After all the horrible things Andrew did to his mother during the first two seasons, it was nice to see him protective of her once he came back home. Now, if they had just given him some sort of personal life. Maybe next season. Wonder if he'll get involved with the new gay couple on the block?
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Matt H. on August 22, 2007, 08:30:28 PM
RESCUE ME had another transition episode. Probie Mike finally got out of his apartment and went to a bar where a nice looking woman asked him if he wanted a mother-daughter menage that night. He was ALL for it. Very funny.

Probie Sean was teased about not fitting into the family AA group so he bought himself a lot of liquor and beer in an attempt to become more like his family.

These two guys crack me up every week.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 08:36:10 PM
Hmm... Are bk and the gang still at Joe Allen?
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: MBarnum on August 22, 2007, 08:40:01 PM
DR Edisaurus sent me the nicest package in the mail! She is truly a very sweet lady!  ;D
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jason on August 22, 2007, 08:45:46 PM
Greetings from my home environment.

I'm still bored.

And I'm a brunette.

That is all.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 08:46:23 PM
WHOA!

Just saw the clip of David Hasselhoff singing "This Is The Moment" on last night's finale of "America's Got Talent".  Well, it appears Mr. Hasselhoff does not have talent... and he doesn't have pitch either.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Matt H. on August 22, 2007, 08:50:53 PM
Off to bed now.

Good night!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Cillaliz on August 22, 2007, 08:51:08 PM
Uhg, I still can't stand Dick. Danielle is not a favorite either, but I wouldn't care if she won because I think she is playing a fairly good game and I imagine she is really a pretty nice gal. I like Eric and Jessica...especially Jessica...she makes me laugh. I am sure Amber and Jameka are very nice gals and I am sure I would like them...but good...well, I just don't know about them two.

Oh I like Dick because he is trying so hard to make everyone hate him. He used to disgust me....now I'm just amused. He's still there. He's not playing a bad game and he keeps things interesting
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: bk on August 22, 2007, 08:52:12 PM
Back from our casting session and a lovelier than lovely dinner at Joe Allen.  We saw some okay folks tonight, and it looks like we do have our Rod and General Mills (confirmation pending agent discussion in the morning - but they both say they're on board - it's just the courtesy call to make it official).  We saw one Fred who I thought was very good and I was willing to go with him immediately.  It's never that easy, though - while he is a solid working actor and has done many NY shows, he also has a family (wife and two kids) and has a sort of day job that he has to deal with.  We're trying to see if there's any way for both of us to bend our schedules and make it work.  I won't know anything until mid-day tomorrow.  The actor really wants to do it, but has this reality too.  He has a nice voice, and most importantly, "got" the character, didn't over do it, and was funny and real.  We shall see what we shall see.  Otherwise, we're kind of out of options for the moment but are both thinking about alternatives.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DearReaderLaura on August 22, 2007, 08:55:50 PM
That sounds promising, BK. I hope it all works out!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DearReaderLaura on August 22, 2007, 08:56:08 PM
Busy day today; very long day tomorrow.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: bk on August 22, 2007, 08:57:11 PM
At Joe Allen, first the wonderful Jackie Mason came in.  He basically stopped by every table and said hello to complete strangers - what a hoot.  Then, in a bit of wonderful serendipity, my old schoolchum Linda Hart came in.  I've been trying to find her contact info re our fundraiser.  As it turns out, she's doing a NYMF show at the Acorn, too - Gemini.  It looks like she might be able to come to LA to do our fundraiser - we're going to have dinner and discuss it. A refreshing change of pace from another alumni I've been trying to get to do the show - she apparently has some "problem" with me because she's being a complete twit - answering me tersely (not available), not addressing my questions when I ask if there's a problem I'm not aware of (I honestly don't have a clew what the problem might be - I've known her since she was nineteen, put her on my first CD for Varese, used her many times and, when she asked me to do a solo album I said yes, and when she asked me to do a second solo album, despite opposition from everyone at Varese, I said yes again), and I'm sorry, but I don't need to be treated with disregard by the likes of her.  It will come back to bite her in the ass, that's all I can say.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 09:11:01 PM
Well... Just in case anyone is interested...

THIS IS THE MOMENT - ??? (http://youtube.com/watch?v=J4SOHBeS7x0)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 09:17:57 PM
And I was tipped off to this by DR Jason (just giving credit where credit is due)...

A CHORUS LINE TV COMMERCIAL (http://www.broadway.com/gen/General.aspx?ci=551849)
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 22, 2007, 09:20:10 PM
OK... Me sleepy...

Goodnight.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 22, 2007, 09:35:38 PM
WHOA!

Just saw the clip of David Hasselhoff singing "This Is The Moment" on last night's finale of "America's Got Talent".  Well, it appears Mr. Hasselhoff does not have talent... and he doesn't have pitch either.


He proved exactly the same thing at the end of last season's show, too.

But I hear he's HUGE in German!

(The Germans have "the Hof" and the French have Jerry Lewis).
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Cillaliz on August 22, 2007, 09:36:16 PM
Well... Just in case anyone is interested...

THIS IS THE MOMENT - ??? (http://youtube.com/watch?v=J4SOHBeS7x0)

OY!  
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Cillaliz on August 22, 2007, 09:36:58 PM
And I was tipped off to this by DR Jason (just giving credit where credit is due)...

A CHORUS LINE TV COMMERCIAL (http://www.broadway.com/gen/General.aspx?ci=551849)

I saw this earlier and meant to tell you...but I got distracted by some thunder or something
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Cillaliz on August 22, 2007, 09:39:09 PM
Well, me sleepy too....time to get some rest.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 09:53:47 PM
Great news, DR elmore3003, and welcome back!  So it sounds like this trip was a great success!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 09:55:18 PM
DR TCB - "Edward" was a name selected randomly - on purpose NOT to coincide with any existing [active] DR.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 09:55:49 PM
Re: The Hoff.  Well, at least I love the shimmering orchestra!?!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 09:56:52 PM
But I hear he's HUGE

Well!    :P

[just kidding,  ;D, DR Ron Pulliam...]
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: singdaw on August 22, 2007, 10:00:20 PM
A CHORUS LINE TV COMMERCIAL (http://www.broadway.com/gen/General.aspx?ci=551849)


SPOILER!






I'm kind of surprised that they "spoiler" the ending...

[that red dress is kind of a giveaway]
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DakotaCelt on August 22, 2007, 10:11:09 PM
I was searching on the internet for the best way to clean dust from the tops of books and found this, which is a bit alarming:

http://www.library-dust.com/dust.htm

I am not surprised


Since I have been at the NDSU library I have had more than my share of troubles with my sinuses
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DakotaCelt on August 22, 2007, 10:12:55 PM
Nice article in Playbill promoting "Brain"
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DakotaCelt on August 22, 2007, 10:17:10 PM
I did, until he passed away this morning.

I am sorry to hear that Laura...
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: bk on August 22, 2007, 10:18:25 PM
Welcome twenty-six GUESTS.  New notes coming now.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DakotaCelt on August 22, 2007, 10:20:09 PM
Surgery vibes for TCB!!!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jrand73 on August 22, 2007, 10:20:59 PM
Thoughts to DR LAURA.....
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jrand73 on August 22, 2007, 10:21:32 PM
Thanks DR DAKOTA CELT....the whistle sounds great.

I have transferred it to a CD so we shall see what transpires!!!  I appreciate it so much.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DakotaCelt on August 22, 2007, 10:21:49 PM
Oh did I mention it's still raining....tomorrow's forecast....Rain

WE had rain here for several days also but nothing like what they got in parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DakotaCelt on August 22, 2007, 10:22:34 PM
Thanks DR DAKOTA CELT....the whistle sounds great.

I have transferred it to a CD so we shall see what transpires!!!  I appreciate it so much.

I am glad it works... It was fun recording it!
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Michael on August 22, 2007, 10:22:53 PM
Well... Just in case anyone is interested...

THIS IS THE MOMENT - ??? (http://youtube.com/watch?v=J4SOHBeS7x0)

Surprisingly not bad at all.
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jrand73 on August 22, 2007, 10:23:05 PM
The 19 page scene we did twice and had it at about 95% or so......but then we got to the 5 page scene and Willie went off....giving me wrong cues, saying lines that aren't even in the play....and just sitting and staring...

And he stills moves his mouth saying my lines as I say them.

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR....
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: Jrand73 on August 22, 2007, 10:23:54 PM
Love the commercial for ACL...thanks to DR JASON (brunette, gentlemen marry them, you know!) and DR JOSE of the jet black tresses....
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DakotaCelt on August 22, 2007, 10:25:46 PM
Glad to hear that your trip was a success Elmore...
Title: Re:MR. CONDUCTOR, IF YOU PLEASE
Post by: DakotaCelt on August 22, 2007, 10:26:20 PM
Great commercial Jason!