Haines His Way

Archives => Archive 11 => Topic started by: bk on September 30, 2007, 10:10:24 PM

Title: GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: bk on September 30, 2007, 10:10:24 PM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes were filled with this and that and also that and this, and now it is time for you to post until the bi-coastal cows come home.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: bk on September 30, 2007, 10:13:24 PM: And the word of the day is: PERPEND!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 30, 2007, 10:17:10 PM: Good Morning!

....And they all lived happily ever after.

:)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: bk on September 30, 2007, 10:17:44 PM: Who is DotM? Hello and welcome - join us - we're a merry troupe.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: bk on September 30, 2007, 10:18:09 PM: I shall now abed. I hope to be able to post just prior to leaving for the airport, and then from the airport.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jrand73 on September 30, 2007, 10:27:37 PM: Thanks for the report......whew! What a whirlwind.

Continued NYC vibes for those remaining in the Big Apple.

And safe homeward vibes for those....not.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Samantha on September 30, 2007, 10:28:11 PM: I thought the show tonight was fabulous!! Well done and Bravo!!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jrand73 on September 30, 2007, 10:29:47 PM: Hmmmm...

TOD:

All My Lovin' - A Beatles cover by Annette Funicello

When I Fall In Love - Brian Hyland

Love Look Away - Guy Haines

It's My Party - Helen Shapiro

Just off the top of my head.

DR JEANNE....didn't your father work with Ms Zasu Pitts? Small world, isn't it?

Which reminds me of:

Small World & If I Had My Druthers - Johnny Mathis
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 30, 2007, 10:34:37 PM: Good Morning! once again...

DR edisaurus - Thank You. :)

Of course, my hostessing efforts would have all been for naught if I didn't have such a wonderful group of friends to take care of - and who follow directions (most of the time). ;)

-Or something like that. Y'all know what I mean. :)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 30, 2007, 10:35:19 PM: As for the Topic of the Day...

Right now, that one that comes to mind is The Carpenters version of "Ticket To Ride". LOVE IT!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 30, 2007, 10:36:30 PM: DR vixmom and the vixter - It was great seeing you two today, and I hope you made it back safe and sound to Island of Long earlier tonight. -And I hope that, as they say in Big River, the morning does not come too early.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 30, 2007, 10:37:08 PM: DRs DerBrucer and SWW - Good seeing you two too. And I hope you had a safe and uneventful drive back to Rehoboth.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 30, 2007, 10:38:01 PM: DRs Cillaliz and Samantha - I'm so glad both of you could make it to NYC this weekend. We'll have to do this again sometime - TOTES!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 30, 2007, 10:39:13 PM: DR MissKaren and Cason - ~~~~~SAFE TRAVEL VIBES~~~~~

And I'm so glad I was able to get spend some time with both of you over the past couple of weeks. You're both "good people".
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 30, 2007, 10:40:20 PM: DR edisaurus and Greg - Enjoy your cookies! :) And ~~~~~SAFE TRAVEL VIBES~~~~~ to you too.

*IIRC, you don't leave until tomorrow evening, so if you find yourself in need of a lunch place suggestion... ;)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 30, 2007, 10:41:54 PM: DR William Orr and your ever-lovin' Joe - I hope to see you guys again sooner rather than later. *I know you're not heading back home until mid-day tomorrow/today/Monday, but I have a feeling I'll probably still be in bed by the time you check out of your hotel.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 30, 2007, 10:43:15 PM: DR Ginny and "Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Haaaa" Richard - ;) I'm sure I'll see you later this week. *I think I still have some more Enabling to do (the Monkey Cake). :)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 30, 2007, 10:43:53 PM: DR singdaw - I know I'll see you later this week too, so... Is it time to pay a visit to the Little Pie Shop? ;)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Samantha on September 30, 2007, 10:46:48 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on September 30, 2007, 10:38:01 PM
DRs Cillaliz and Samantha - I'm so glad both of you could make it to NYC this weekend. We'll have to do this again sometime - TOTES!

DR Jose-It was so great to finally meet you and it was such an amazing time. I am so glad I came!! We will for sure have do it again sometime!! I hope to talk to you again soon!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 30, 2007, 10:48:05 PM: And, yes, it was a great audience tonight, and a very good show. And even though I did notice some technical issues, I think the show still played well.

I caught up with some people before the show, during intermission and afterwards... There was quite the varied crowd there tonight including one of the former casting directors for A Chorus Line - she was cackling (her word) each time the "salute" was made - and there were a couple members of the current cast of A Chorus Line there tonight as well. -And Xanadu cast member, Andre Ward.

-Now I just want to know what that kid was who was sitting in the front row and kept running in and out the theatre every ten to fifteen minutes. And why? ???

;)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 30, 2007, 10:50:37 PM: bk - I hope you get some sleep tonight, and, more importantly, I hope you're able to get some good sleep this coming week once you're back in L.A. (and dealing with all the craziness for the fund-raiser).

*And I truly had a wonderful time dinning, supping and spending time with you during your whole Brain process. -And, hopefully, the next time you're in NYC, you'll be able to meet Baayork. ;)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 30, 2007, 10:51:04 PM: DR FJL - Enjoy your cookies too! :)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 30, 2007, 10:54:53 PM: DR Jane - I believe a couple of people had a Levain oatmeal raisin cookie for you. In fact, I believe today's selection was broken down as follows: 6 Chocolate Chip Walnut, 6 Oatmeal Raisin, 4 Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip, and 4 Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip. *And the clerk at Levain even gave me a couple of cookies today for free too! -I was also wearing my Australian Rugby World Cup rugger today, and it turned that she's originally from Melbourne! -And she was impressed that I actually pronounced "Melbourne" properly too. (Thank you, DR Tomovoz and Colin.)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 30, 2007, 10:57:24 PM: In other news...

I found out this morning that my brother, Michael, will be bringing his family up to NYC for the Columbus Day weekend. So, Uncle Jojo will get a chance to show John Michael, Alyssa and Emily around the Big Apple for a few days. I can't wait!

:)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cillaliz on September 30, 2007, 11:09:27 PM: I laid down and was about to make a bold attempt to fall asleep when Sam started packing....loud crinkly sacks!! I burst out laughing and gave up for awhile. We have had a wonderful time, but she likes to stay up very late and I like to get up early. It will be nice to get back on my regular sleep schedule again, which I shall do tomorrow night.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 30, 2007, 11:10:57 PM: Back to the Topic of the Day...

Tuck & Patti's version of Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time"

Jessica Molaskey's "Sitting In Limbo"

Jason Graae's (who happens to be features in the latest "Leading Men" column over at Playbill.com) - "Maybe/One Last Kiss" combo/medley... Beautiful arrangement, wonderful performance.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 30, 2007, 11:11:55 PM: DR Ben - So... Did you have a bowl of oatmeal this morning? Or did you have the cookie? ;)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cillaliz on September 30, 2007, 11:12:02 PM: It was so much fun to see every one and to see the NYMF shows and Legally Blonde AND to show Sam a little bit of NYC. Can't wait to come back to visit in the Spring.

SAFE TRAVEL VIBES TO ALL GOING HOME TOMORROW~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cillaliz on September 30, 2007, 11:13:55 PM: Sam is returning home but can't sleep in on Tuesday....she's got Jury Duty~!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 30, 2007, 11:14:44 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on September 30, 2007, 11:12:02 PM
It was so much fun to see every one and to see the NYMF shows and Legally Blonde AND to show Sam a little bit of NYC. Can't wait to come back to visit in the Spring.

Does this mean Jon will be coming with you next time? ;)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cillaliz on September 30, 2007, 11:15:34 PM: I'm going to make another attempt at sleep. Night everyone
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 30, 2007, 11:18:59 PM: And, yes, pictures were taken throughout the day, but alas, I don't think I took any. Well... I did take on DR singdaw... I'll post that later. ;D
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 30, 2007, 11:31:29 PM: DR td - A couple of friends of mine saw "Eastern Promises" this weekend too, and raved about it. *They also talked about Mr. Mortensen's "Viggo". ;)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: FJL on September 30, 2007, 11:43:44 PM: Jose, would that also mean Jon would be coming with y- oops, almost forgot, it's a family site. :)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: FJL on September 30, 2007, 11:44:37 PM: That was just a joke, I swear.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: FJL on September 30, 2007, 11:45:47 PM: Jose - Thanks so much for the Levain cookies. Skip enjoyed his right away. I will have my share tomorrow.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on September 30, 2007, 11:47:56 PM: DR FJL - You're welcome.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: FJL on September 30, 2007, 11:58:53 PM: Our first official LAST STARFIGHTER review is in, and it's a rather mediocre review from Matthew Murray on Talkin' Broadway. Matthew Murray says:

"The Last Starfighter remains the theatrical equivalent of Ms. Pac-Man: action, cut sequences, a great deal of fun, and dissolving into utter meaninglessness the instant you step outside. Such things are fine for an arcade game, where you never have to sacrifice more than a quarter. But with higher prices, higher stakes, and higher expectations in the theatre, it’s much more serious that this open-hearted show, despite all it wants to do and all it does right, never blasts off."

Clearly, Matthew Murray has voluntarily opened the door to our quoting this as:

"A GREAT DEAL OF FUN." - Matthew Murray, Talkin' Broadway

I just wonder why, if he actually had "a great deal of fun," he doesn't recommend the show. Isn't there a place for an experience where you have a great deal of fun in the theater for two hours and then just leave it behind when you step outside. We hope our show is more than that, but why wouldn't it be enough for a show to be a great deal of fun while it's going on but then not lasting afterwards?
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 01, 2007, 12:16:40 AM: Well... Since I do want to try to make it to the closing performance on Yellow Wood tomorrow - in less than ten hours - well....

Goodnight.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 01, 2007, 12:20:26 AM: Oh.. The show is at 4:30, not 1:00... Hmm... :)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Adriana Patti on October 01, 2007, 12:41:14 AM: I wish I could have been there this weekend, but with school and the fundraiser I just couldn't swing it.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: George on October 01, 2007, 12:54:21 AM: ~~~TRAVEL VIBES ALL AROUND!!~~~
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: bk on October 01, 2007, 01:00:44 AM: I shall shortly be on my way to the airport and I'll post from there, wireless-willing.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DERBRUCER on October 01, 2007, 01:09:53 AM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on September 30, 2007, 10:37:08 PM
DRs DerBrucer and SWW - Good seeing you two too. And I hope you had a safe and uneventful drive back to Rehoboth.

Safe and sound, thanks. Usual, you were the hostess with the mostest (coolies that is!)

der Brucer
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: FJL on October 01, 2007, 01:13:23 AM: Still up. Probably too much caffeine after 11 p.m. but it was a lovely event.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: George on October 01, 2007, 01:22:36 AM: Yesterday BK wrote:
Quote
WEHT Jane? WEHT George? ....

Sunday, I got up and watched a a few recorded shows (I needed to delete some things off the DVR to make room for other things to record), then went to my sister's house in the early afternoon before rehearsal. She bought a new island counter for what will become part of her soon-to-be renovated kitchen and I put it together. It's heavy but it went together fairly easily (it's from Ikea). However, I made a mistake and put the counter top on upside down! :( I assembled it upside down and didn't realize that there was a specific top and bottom to the wood top counter section until after I screwed the cabinets onto the counter top and we turned it right side up and saw the Ikea logo stamped in ink on what is now the top of the wood counter, which should've been hidden underneath. AARRGGHH!! I apologized profusely but HOPEFULLY it can be sanded out. If not, I'm getting her a new counter. :-\
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DERBRUCER on October 01, 2007, 01:25:06 AM: Vixmom watching Edisaurus impart some southern wisdom to bk
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/17076261/281078924.jpg)

Vixter telling Elmore all about the four letter words she has learned today - thanx to the Great American Theatre!
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/17076261/281078923.jpg)

der Brucer

Vixmom is thrilled that I suggested that the Vixter get a neat lavender tattoo to match her sexy glasses.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: George on October 01, 2007, 01:26:07 AM: After that I went to our first music rehearsal for Night of the Living Dead! The Musical! (Tickets are available! (http://www.buyolympia.com/events/?details=313)[/b]) It was...interesting. We weren't given sheet music yet because it takes so long to print it out and our music director didn't have time. The music director (who wrote the score) had to teach us the first big-ish song and the two reprises by rote. Most of the performers in the show can't read music ::) so that was the frustrating part about the rehearsal. Once I get the sheet music, I'll be okay. Hopefully, we'll get it soon.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DERBRUCER on October 01, 2007, 01:31:09 AM: Quote from: George on October 01, 2007, 01:22:36 AM
Yesterday BK wrote: Sunday, I got up and watched a a few recorded shows (I needed to delete some things off the DVR to make room for other things to record), then went to my sister's house in the early afternoon before rehearsal. She bought a new island counter for what will become part of her soon-to-be renovated kitchen and I put it together. It's heavy but it went together fairly easily (it's from Ikea). However, I made a mistake and put the counter top on upside down! :( I assembled it upside down and didn't realize that there was a specific top and bottom to the wood top counter section until after I screwed the cabinets onto the counter top and we turned it right side up and saw the Ikea logo stamped in ink on what is now the top of the wood counter, which should've been hidden underneath. AARRGGHH!! I apologized profusely but HOPEFULLY it can be sanded out. If not, I'm getting her a new counter. :-\

Hey - you're an ex-Cannibal, recently returned from Hell, now joining the Living Dead - does she expect you to have Jesus- carpentry skills!

der Brucer
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DERBRUCER on October 01, 2007, 01:33:57 AM: Quote from: George on October 01, 2007, 01:26:07 AM
We weren't given sheet music yet because it takes so long to print it out and our music director didn't have time.

If he printed on paper instead of sheets, the process would go faster!

der Brucer
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: George on October 01, 2007, 01:38:58 AM: Quote from: DERBRUCER on October 01, 2007, 01:31:09 AM
Hey - you're an ex-Cannibal, recently returned from Hell, now joining the Living Dead - does she expect you to have Jesus- carpentry skills!

der Brucer

Ummm...yes.

;)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: George on October 01, 2007, 01:43:44 AM: And on that note (D-sharp), I'm off to bed. Good night, Fred...and any guests!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cason on October 01, 2007, 02:15:49 AM: Well, we managed to survive the first leg of our trip - that is, the taxi ride to JFK and security...
My DM and I decided to just head over here (as we had to be out of our sublet by midnight...long story) and we've spent the past few hours down in the meat locker...I mean, main terminal. However, we managed to sweat 'em out and now we are here in the food court of the JetBlue terminal.

BK and BJ, however, are a different story.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cason on October 01, 2007, 02:16:36 AM: Jose - we loooooooooooooooooooooove you. (A kind of Company reference...)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cason on October 01, 2007, 02:17:08 AM: Jeez, you'd think it was 5am EST the morning after the closing of the Brain...
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cason on October 01, 2007, 02:17:44 AM: Mini-frenzy, as suggested by my DM.

...nothing like a back-seat typer...
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cason on October 01, 2007, 02:18:14 AM: She's already anticipating some derBrucer comment about her back-seat...typing, that is.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cason on October 01, 2007, 02:29:21 AM: Quote from: FJL on October 01, 2007, 01:13:23 AM
Still up. Probably too much caffeine after 11 p.m. but it was a lovely event.

Nope, you're just missing me now that I'm on my way back to AZ (I'm logged on with Boo-Key here at the airport -- hence his avatar) ~ Mz Karen :-*
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: TCB on October 01, 2007, 04:50:15 AM: I guess I am the only one on a regular schedule this morning. At least, I am the only one in the jernt. It is ten minutes to eight in New Yawk, didn't anyone go to work today?
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: TCB on October 01, 2007, 04:50:35 AM: Well, one more post..................
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: TCB on October 01, 2007, 04:51:06 AM: [size=10]PAGE THREE[/size]
[/color][/b]
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: TCB on October 01, 2007, 04:51:36 AM: Hi, Ben!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: TCB on October 01, 2007, 04:52:10 AM: Quote from: TCB on October 01, 2007, 04:51:36 AM
Hi, Ben!

A FOLLIES reference.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: TCB on October 01, 2007, 04:53:48 AM: The burning question, Ben.............

Oatmeal? Cookie?
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cillaliz on October 01, 2007, 04:57:58 AM: Good morning, Samantha is slowling starting to wake up. We will be starting toward the airport in about 30 minutes.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Ben on October 01, 2007, 04:58:23 AM: The cookies are in the refrigerator. I got home around 11:15pm last night and Anthony was abed, sound asleep so I did not open the crinkly white bag to partake of the wonders of Levain.

Thanks for asking :D
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Ben on October 01, 2007, 04:59:13 AM: I did have my oatmeal this morning, with two dried apricots and raisins. The bowl is washed, the coffee is drunk and I'm back to Otto Bremer.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Ben on October 01, 2007, 04:59:31 AM: BTW, good morning to Tom and Cil.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: TCB on October 01, 2007, 05:00:11 AM: Quote from: Cillaliz on October 01, 2007, 04:57:58 AM
Good morning, Samantha is slowling starting to wake up. We will be starting toward the airport in about 30 minutes.

Good morning, Cillaliz. Have a safe trip home. Your niece is lovely.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cillaliz on October 01, 2007, 05:02:30 AM: Thank's TCB and good morning Ben.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cillaliz on October 01, 2007, 05:03:03 AM: This was a whirlwind weekend and a lot of fun, but I must admit I'm ready to go home and get some sleep!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Ben on October 01, 2007, 05:03:08 AM: I had a wonderful time last night. I do wish I was able to spend more time with the gang but the time I did spend was (as Spencer Tracy once said) "cherce"

The show was great fun and DH Richard (Palmer) got to make his NYMF New York Theatre debut as the Brain Tap Victim. The Brain Tap number was a hoot. It's good to see great tap dancing so close up.

Travel vibes to everyone leaving our fair city. I finally got to meet Dear Mother Karen, though her son was pretty busy being congratulated on his stellar performance as Zubrick so I was not able to officialy meet our "star in the New York firmament"
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cillaliz on October 01, 2007, 05:04:56 AM: I am really hoping that I left one of the computers on in the office and that is has been downloading my email all weekend,. Otherwise 4 days of email will be gone...evaporated I tell you. It's been strange not having email since Thursday
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cillaliz on October 01, 2007, 05:07:50 AM: It occurred to me this morning that I could have just gone in and changed my passwords on those accounts and it would have prevented the other computer from downloading the mail, but at this point I may as well leave things as they are.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Ben on October 01, 2007, 05:09:14 AM: I worked on Saturday, came home and defrosted the freezer, had dinner and went to bed. Sunday we got up and went grocery shopping (funny how you can't eat if there isn't any food in the house). We go to two different stores because Trader Joe's doesn't have everything we want/need. So after going to TJ's we put the groceries away and then toddled off to Western Been for the remainder of our shopping. We came home, had veggie burgers and salad for lunch and then I laid down and slept for two hours.

I left early for my Brain experience because I was going to stop at the main post office which is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. I wanted to mail out some CDs to certain Left Coast friends. Unfortunately, the line at the post office was larger than I've ever seen it, at least an hour (I'm not kidding) so I continued walking uptown and got to the theatre very early. I picked up my ticket and then walked around the neighborhood. I passed The Little Pie Shop and saw a friend (not Jose, not MusicGuy and not Singdaw) buying some goodies so I stopped in and we had a little catch up. She then walked me over to the theatre where I met the denizens. And a good time was had by all.

That, dear readers is the Reader's Digest version of my weekend.

And now, Mr. Bremer is calling my name.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cillaliz on October 01, 2007, 05:09:17 AM: DR Ben, it was good to see you, as always. Sorry we weren't able to spend more time with you. Next visit I hope to see both you and Ant.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Ben on October 01, 2007, 05:10:49 AM: Yes, Ant was disappointe that he didn't have a chance to see anyone. We may be able to see Ginny and Richard (they are here until Sunday the 7th) but the next time we will be sure to see everyone.

Oh, yes, I didn't mention it, but you have a great niece!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cillaliz on October 01, 2007, 05:11:06 AM: Time for me to pack up the old computer and wake up the young niece....next email will be from somewhere far far away from here....
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: TCB on October 01, 2007, 05:12:17 AM: Howdy, vixmom! You made it home safely.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: vixmom on October 01, 2007, 05:20:07 AM: Good Morning!! What a great weekend! Poor Vixter hasd to get up at 6;30 AM for school and due to constuction work being performed on the LIE (Long Island Expressway) it took us 1 1/2 hours to get home... a mere 40 mile drive... the really annoyingthingis that there was no trafic to speak of gettingout NYC and I made it to within 7 miles of home in about 30 minutes... the last 7 miles is what took an hour, had they posted signs about the closure a few exits earlier we would have had the option of taking a different route

END O' RANT
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: vixmom on October 01, 2007, 05:31:01 AM: The rest of the weekend was wonderful

Saturday we drove in with WFO and Joe and saw The Last Starfighter,

The show is wonderful, sweet, funny and the actors/characters are "real". There are so may shows when you notice the acting, "My, what good acting" you think... these people seemed like "real folks" just telling you a story, the costuming, makeup and hair all supported thatidea, these were people you might meet in the supermarket or laundromat and sit and have a coffee and share a chat with.

The story itself is sweet and fun and the songs (as most of you already know) are wonderful. I hope that Starfighter reaches the audience it deserves and no one is put off by the lukewarm review of that fella who just didn't "get" it...
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: vixmom on October 01, 2007, 05:40:24 AM: BK met us at the theatre and afterwards we all met up with Ginny, Richard, Cilla and her very lovely niece Sam, and shared a meal at the Westside Cottage where many delicous chinese dishes, including the famous cold sesame noodles were consumed

Guest apprearances were made by Ms. Karen and that star of two coasts, Mr.Cason Murphy...

Afterwards we went across the street to Amy's Bread where we discovered *gasp* that there was no more Monkey Cake... all sold out!

We, of course, blamed Jose.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: FJL on October 01, 2007, 05:45:30 AM: Larry - The young guy I called you about is the guy on the right in Der Brucer's second photo in reply #46.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: vixmom on October 01, 2007, 05:45:53 AM: Well off to work... more later!!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on October 01, 2007, 05:45:57 AM: Quote from: bk on September 30, 2007, 10:13:24 PM
And the word of the day is: PERPEND!

And The Song Of The Day: I REMEMBER
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on October 01, 2007, 05:46:52 AM: COVER-

Frank Sinatra- NEW YORK! NEW YORK!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: td on October 01, 2007, 06:04:00 AM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on September 30, 2007, 11:31:29 PM
DR td - A couple of friends of mine saw "Eastern Promises" this weekend too, and raved about it. *They also talked about Mr. Mortensen's "Viggo". ;)

A truly harrowing scene, captured perfectly by the director and his editor . . .his "Viggo" also appeared in THE INDIAN RUNNER, many many moons ;) ago. . .
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: elmore3003 on October 01, 2007, 06:09:52 AM: Quote from: FJL on October 01, 2007, 05:45:30 AM
Larry - The young guy I called you about is the guy on the right in Der Brucer's second photo in reply #46.

Josh. I still recall nothng about the events as described in the phone call, DR FJL. However, I will play Sherlock Holmes and learn what I can.

Good morning, all! I actually slept eight hours last night and I'm feeling quite good but down that the nymf activity for such a wonderful group of folk is now a thing of my past.

I'm glad to see DRS vixmom, Der Brucer and SWW are safely home, that DRs Cason and Miss Karen may now be en route, that DR cillaliz and the lovely Samantha are packed and ready to go. I will call DR William Orr shortly to tell him and Joe goodbye; I feel I hardly saw them and they are such good men.

I will hie myself to the NYPL this afternoon, stop by Chelsea Music to thank them for their excellent Plaza work and hit the 4:30 Plaza rehearsal. A good time will be had by all, I hope.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on October 01, 2007, 06:22:54 AM: It All PERPENDS on You
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 06:30:09 AM: Good morning!

It continues cool in the mornings here (51 this morning) and highs supposed to be only the low 80s, so very tolerable and quite nice. The five day forecast promises more of the same.

Sad to say, no rain at all in 18 days, and we're in such severe drought conditions now that all watering has been banned.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cillaliz on October 01, 2007, 06:32:35 AM: We are now at LaGuardia. it was a lot quicker ride out here than I thought it would be. As soon as I finish my coffee we shall go through security and wait for our plane to take us back home.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 06:34:58 AM: I must take a minute to sincerely thank all of the wonderful HHWs who took the time to send me private messages, e-mails, and made telephone calls during my time of distress last week. Clearly, this is a family of friends who are warm, loving, and embracing of those who are troubled. I knew that before, but when it happens to one personally, it becomes ever so much clearer, and I did want everyone to know how touched and appreciative I was (and am).

I also want to deeply apologize for not being able to address every single one of the e-mails I received. It became a little emotionally overwhelming for me after a time, and I had to back away and collect myself. I know that's a lame excuse, but there it is for what it's worth.

I missed the daily camaraderie so very much and am happy to be back among so many lovely, loyal friends.

Again, thank you.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 06:38:04 AM: Quote from: ArnoldMBrockman on October 01, 2007, 05:45:57 AM
And The Song Of The Day: I REMEMBER

One of my al-time favorite SOndheim songs!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 06:39:03 AM: TOD: Bobby Darin's "Mack the Knife."
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 06:41:29 AM: DR Arnold,

I finally got around to MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS yesterday afternoon! After I finished my chores watching the second season box set of CRIMINAL MINDS, I found I had almost three hours left in the afternoon, so I quickly put it into the player.

I've always loved the film and itsperformances. I thought the DVD looked lovely. Very clear transfer. Not the sharpest I've ever seen, but certainly the best we're likely ever to get of the movie.

I noticed bk's friend Nick Redman is on the isolated score track, but I didn't have time to check that out.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 06:43:22 AM: And how about that TORCHWOOD episode from Saturday night? Wonderful, and gave us insight into an entirely different side of the "butler" character.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 06:44:46 AM: Also really enjoyed the season premiere of BROTHERS & SISTERS. The Walker family is so eclectically wonderful. Just love the mixture of laughter and tears that comes with most episodes.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 06:46:05 AM: I was thrilled to have DEXTER come back to Showtime last night, but I had to DVR it, and hopefully I'll get to it today. Looking forward to seeing it. The second season premiere got great reviews.

I also recorded last night's COLD CASE, another show I'll have to get to later.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 06:47:12 AM: First thing up for me this afternoon, however, will be Criterion's new release of Gus Van Sant's first feature film - MALA NOCHE. I've never seen it before, so that should be something unique.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: td on October 01, 2007, 06:55:32 AM: Quote from: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 06:39:03 AM
TOD: Bobby Darin's "Mack the Knife."

It's what makes horse racing, but, I prefer Darin's "Artificial Flowers."
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: td on October 01, 2007, 06:56:02 AM: DR MattH - it's sooooooo nice to have you back where you belong!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 07:00:49 AM: Quote from: td on October 01, 2007, 06:56:02 AM
DR MattH - it's sooooooo nice to have you back where you belong!

You are very sweet to say so, DR td. I thank you.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 07:02:14 AM: Sounds like THE BRAIN's NYC run was overall very successful and enjoyed by a great many. So glad things turned out as well as they did after the rocky starts with casting, etc.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on October 01, 2007, 07:02:48 AM: Quote from: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 06:30:09 AM
Good morning!

It continues cool in the mornings here (51 this morning) and highs supposed to be only the low 80s, so very tolerable and quite nice. The five day forecast promises more of the same.

Sad to say, no rain at all in 18 days, and we're in such severe drought conditions now that all watering has been banned.

HUZZAH!! WELCOME BACK MATT H
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 07:04:24 AM: I'll be sticking with NBC for tonight's prime time shows: CHUCK, HEROES, JOURNEYMAN. The first two I enjoyed just about as much as anything I watched last week. As for JOURNEYMAN, I think it has potential. It seems to be trying to find its style and tone, and I'll look closely to see where the writers take it for these next few weeks.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 07:05:14 AM: Quote from: ArnoldMBrockman on October 01, 2007, 07:02:48 AM
HUZZAH!! WELCOME BACK MATT H

Thank you, DR Arnold. I'm so happy to see you still doing the "song of the day."
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Ben on October 01, 2007, 07:08:48 AM: Welcome back Matt!!!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Edisaurus on October 01, 2007, 07:10:43 AM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on September 30, 2007, 11:18:59 PM
I did take on DR singdaw... I'll post that later. ;D

:o :o :o

WWSS? (What would Singdaw say?)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Edisaurus on October 01, 2007, 07:14:02 AM: Quote from: DERBRUCER on October 01, 2007, 01:09:53 AM
Safe and sound, thanks. Usual, you were the hostess with the mostest (coolies that is!)

Cookies?

Cooties?

Coolies???
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Edisaurus on October 01, 2007, 07:18:21 AM: Quote from: Ben on October 01, 2007, 04:59:13 AM
the coffee is drunk

Isn't it a bit early for the coffee to be drunk?
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cillaliz on October 01, 2007, 07:20:56 AM: We're at our gate. Samantha thinks I'm crazy for wanting to get here early, but I ALWAYS get to the airport early so I'm glad she humored me and got up and into the cab.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cillaliz on October 01, 2007, 07:21:58 AM: Quote from: Edisaurus on October 01, 2007, 07:18:21 AM
Isn't it a bit early for the coffee to be drunk?

That depends....some people like a little waker upper in their coffee
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cillaliz on October 01, 2007, 07:23:15 AM: They need more chairs in the gate here.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: elmore3003 on October 01, 2007, 07:25:26 AM: Quote from: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 06:47:12 AM
First thing up for me this afternoon, however, will be Criterion's new release of Gus Van Sant's first feature film - MALA NOCHE. I've never seen it before, so that should be something unique.

Hey, DR MattH! When I first got cable in Manhattan, there was a station that played MALA NOCHE every year during June. The film was so peculiar that I never knew if it had been edited for the broadcast or was deliberately a stream-of-consciousness effect. My memory as well is that it was a very dark print. I'll be curious about your thoughts.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: elmore3003 on October 01, 2007, 07:26:46 AM: Quote from: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 07:02:14 AM
Sounds like THE BRAIN's NYC run was overall very successful and enjoyed by a great many. So glad things turned out as well as they did after the rocky starts with casting, etc.

You shoulda packed up your suitcase and buttcheeks and joined us! It's a group of mad party animals, I gotta tell ya.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: elmore3003 on October 01, 2007, 07:28:09 AM: Quote from: Cillaliz on October 01, 2007, 07:20:56 AM
We're at our gate. Samantha thinks I'm crazy for wanting to get here early, but I ALWAYS get to the airport early so I'm glad she humored me and got up and into the cab.

You and me both. i always take along a big novel or bio for the wait.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Edisaurus on October 01, 2007, 07:29:30 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on October 01, 2007, 06:09:52 AM
I will hie myself to the NYPL this afternoon, stop by Chelsea Music to thank them for their excellent Plaza work and hit the 4:30 Plaza rehearsal.

I didn't get to say goodbye to Elmore; I was hoping he'd come to John's.

Wonder if the rehearsal is open to the public? Hmmmmm...

Thanks for all the travel vibes. We should be heading out around 5:30.

It was great to finally meet Ginny. Her DH Richard was a delight and I think they are finally able to decompress after all their family has been through the last few weeks. Ginny was sitting behind me when her DH was "tapped" and she laughed so much that it was making me laugh even more. Richard was awesome---the perfect victim!

Peter Miller, my filmmaking partner, brought his whole family, and since they were sitting in front of me I could see how much they were enjoying it. His 10 and 12 year old girls were laughing their heads off. I don't know what they thought about the gold lame bathing suit boys but I certainly enjoyed them, especally the one on the left. Hubba!!!

Peter also enjoyed meeting some of our gang and being able to thank them for supporting our films. He is amazed at how such a close community can form over such a seemingly impersonal venue as the internet. You could just feel the love in the room!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 07:30:19 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on October 01, 2007, 07:25:26 AM
Hey, DR MattH! When I first got cable in Manhattan, there was a station that played MALA NOCHE every year during June. The film was so peculiar that I never knew if it had been edited for the broadcast or was deliberately a stream-of-consciousness effect. My memory as well is that it was a very dark print. I'll be curious about your thoughts.

The cover art looks very dark, too, but Criterion may have worked some magic on the print they've used for the transfer. And from the notes enclosed, Vaan Sant worked with them on bringing this to DVD, so whatever it is, it has his sanction.

I'll report back later this afternoon.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 07:30:56 AM: Thank you so much, DR Ben!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Edisaurus on October 01, 2007, 07:31:06 AM: MattH! Glad to see you're back!

We have an all out watering ban, too, so at least the grass hasn't been growing while we've been away. My poor hydrangeas, though...
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 07:32:07 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on October 01, 2007, 07:26:46 AM
You shoulda packed up your suitcase and buttcheeks and joined us! It's a group of mad party animals, I gotta tell ya.

Would that I could have! But worked called and that new TV certainly set me back a few pesos, too.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Edisaurus on October 01, 2007, 07:34:34 AM: Lar, I hope the event at the Plaza tonight is as spectacular as they anticipate and that your musicians do you proud!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 07:35:08 AM: Page Five Ron, Hermione, and Harry Dance!!!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 07:35:34 AM: Thanks, DR Edisaurus. I aprpeciate it.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Edisaurus on October 01, 2007, 07:39:53 AM: Hi, Cillaliz, I hope you and Sam have a great flight (and extra cookies!)

Sam is wonderful, and I'm glad she had a great time!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Edisaurus on October 01, 2007, 07:44:57 AM: We had breakfast with our dear friend John early this morning. He's the editor for Merchant-Ivory and has cut their last 3 or 4 films. He and James Ivory will be coming down to Atlanta in a few weeks and we will get to use our guest room for the first time. (for John, not James!)

John and I worked on a film together and lived at The Wellington for several months, 20 years ago, so it was fun to have breakfast at the Wellington cafe, just like old times.

John holds a special place in our hearts because Greg and I met working on one of his films, a short called WRITER'S BLOCK, which used to air on the Z Channel 20 some years ago. Maybe bk remembers it?

Who would have thought back then that we all would have ended up where we are now? We have all been very blessed to be able to do what we love for a living.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DearReaderLaura on October 01, 2007, 07:45:17 AM: Welcome home, DR MattH.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Edisaurus on October 01, 2007, 07:46:44 AM: It was great to finally ~~be harassed by~~ meet der B in person, and to meet the very sweet S Woody White. What a nice couple! I can't beleive they were able to do that whole trip in one day. It made me tired just thinking about it!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on October 01, 2007, 07:47:25 AM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on September 30, 2007, 11:31:29 PM
DR td - A couple of friends of mine saw "Eastern Promises" this weekend too, and raved about it. *They also talked about Mr. Mortensen's "Viggo". ;)

EASTERN PROMISES was Awesome.

In my mind- The Best Film of the Year.

What comes in mind? The Godfather
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 07:49:13 AM: Thank you, DR Laura. It's good to be back and I'm looking forward to any and all nature photography which is always truly awesome!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Edisaurus on October 01, 2007, 07:49:45 AM: Now we're going down to Tribeca to see another old Atlanta friend who designs neon installations. The shop is called "All That Neon".

If anyone finds that they need some custom neon...
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: elmore3003 on October 01, 2007, 07:54:03 AM: Quote from: Edisaurus on October 01, 2007, 07:29:30 AM

I didn't get to say goodbye to Elmore; I was hoping he'd come to John's.

Wonder if the rehearsal is open to the public? Hmmmmm...

My intentions were to get to John's, but after the spilled margarita, all I wanted to do was get home and out of the sticky mess. I suspect though, that if i'd got to John's they might have turned me away since they clearly were heading for closing time by the time the first inlux had arrived.

In retrospect, I wish that I or someone else had thought to plan on reserving a big space for all the guests as well as the cast and crew.

Now, for today, the rehearsal is at 4:30 at the Plaza, but I have no idea when the fireworks piece will be played; there are several pieces on the program and a singer, but if you want to come to the rehearsal, call me and we'll meet up before 4:30 around 59th and Fifth Avenue.

Before then, I'll be coming from the NYPL and the copyists. I'm not sure I will be going to tonight's event: I make it a rule in Manhattan to avoid the situations outside the theatre where crowds gather. I'll check out the lay of the land at rehearsal.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Edisaurus on October 01, 2007, 07:54:11 AM: DR FJL, I had a copy of S&V to give you but I wanted to give it to you when you left for home so oyu woun't have to carry it around.

And then I forgot!

I will mail it to you or possibly drop it by your front desk if we have time before we leave.

Once again, it was a joy to see your show. We absolutely loved it!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 07:57:12 AM: Well, I need to head downstairs now and clean up a bit before heading out to lunch with best friend John.

WBBL.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Edisaurus on October 01, 2007, 07:58:48 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on October 01, 2007, 07:54:03 AM
Now, for today, the rehearsal is at 4:30 at the Plaza, but I have no idea when the fireworks piece will be played; there are several pieces on the program and a singer, but if you want to come to the rehearsal, call me and we'll meet up before 4:30 around 59th and Fifth Avenue.

My DH, the wiser of the two of us, thinks that might be pushing it since we will be picked up at 5:25 by the car service.

So alas, I probably won't get to see you before we leave. But we will be back up in Januay for Nora's Bat Mitzvah (she was at the show last night) and I will want to hit Barney Greengrass again for more whitefish and salmon! Yummmm!

Break a leg tonight and I hope the crowd is well-behaved!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jrand73 on October 01, 2007, 08:26:55 AM: Do I have spinach in my teeth?

Wait a minute, I have to go back to Post #46 and see who is on the right.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jrand73 on October 01, 2007, 08:29:22 AM: DR MATTH - I have a HDMI pt connection on my television, should my regular DVD player be hooked up to that instead of where it is?

THERE, now you know you're back.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 08:30:45 AM: Edi, funny how knowing you had an oatmeal raisin cookie makes me happy.

Jose, thanks for the break-down on the cookie selection.

:) :)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 08:34:14 AM: George, I understand Ikea has a liberal return policy. Might you be able to return the island to be reassembled?
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 08:34:49 AM: Matt H, WELCOME BACK! :D
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Edisaurus on October 01, 2007, 08:37:20 AM: Wonder if Jose has any restaurant recommendations around Tribeca?
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Edisaurus on October 01, 2007, 08:38:37 AM: Quote from: Jane on October 01, 2007, 08:34:14 AM
George, I understand Ikea has a liberal return policy. Might you be able to return the island to be reassembled?

We returned our cabinet half assembled and they took it, no problem.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 08:39:39 AM: From JMK:
Quote
Yes, but BeeGee doesn't use his nose, like Sherlock does. BeeGee literally "stands up" (on his hind legs) and uses his front paw to press the doorbell button. All the while giving us the "are you crazy leaving me out here in the fresh air?" plaintive look.

JRand, BeeGee is a clever boy & figured out his bell ringing trick all on his own while we taught Sherlock to ring his little cow bell. What we didn’t expect was how much Sherlock would enjoy the sound of the bell. As he walks past it he likes to lean in body into the bell & make it ring, often walking back & worth to do it multiple times. When he is serious about getting our attention he uses his nose, over and over and over again.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: MBarnum on October 01, 2007, 08:40:51 AM: Hey MattH, a big welcome back from me and Mr. Jeff Richards!

(http://i8.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/b9/f7/9b23_1.JPG)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 08:41:38 AM: Good morning.

And a GREAT BIG WELCOME BACK to MATTH!
It may soon be time to don the First Sweater and I was afraid I would not have you, Matt, to cheer with me!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jennifer on October 01, 2007, 08:44:08 AM: DR Jane re: the President's CUP golf tournament.

The weird thing is that the golf course is not near where i live. I've never been there. But i think it's probably a 20-30 minute drive.

It's just the parking lot (buses took people to the golf course) that was on the field near my house. It made for ridiculous amounts of people here.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jennifer on October 01, 2007, 08:45:48 AM: Hi DRMattH! While you were gone i made some comments about most of the new shows i watched (reaper, chuck, dirty sexy money, bionic woman). (click on my name and see my last 10 posts).

I'm curious did you see DIRTY SEXY MONEY? It was much different than what i was expecting.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JMK on October 01, 2007, 08:46:18 AM: TOD: well it should come as no surprise to anyone that I love the cover versions of pop hits by Sergio Mendes and Percy Faith. I sent this one to Tomovoz the other day--it's a Slovenian cover version of Sergio's own tune (with the Bergmans) "Look Around":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JS6qqLB5yY
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: MBarnum on October 01, 2007, 08:47:01 AM: TOD:

Miyoshi Umeki's SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW

RAY CONNIFF'S The Look of Love
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Edisaurus on October 01, 2007, 08:47:17 AM: OK, we're stowing the computer and checking out. We'll probably post after we get home, and if I'm not too tired I'll see if I have any good pictures to contribute!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JMK on October 01, 2007, 08:49:32 AM: Don't know why that link isn't working--it works fine by itself. But if you search for this:

Delial - Glej naokrog

You should get the super-groovy Slovenian version of "Look Around."
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jrand73 on October 01, 2007, 08:56:45 AM: Quote from: JMK on October 01, 2007, 08:49:32 AM
Don't know why that link isn't working--it works fine by itself. But if you search for this:

Delial - Glej naokrog

You should get the super-groovy Slovenian version of "Look Around."

Why does the idea of this scare me? ;D

LOL...DR JANE.... ;D
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Ginny on October 01, 2007, 09:01:48 AM: Monday ~~morning~~ afternoon greetings! We had a great time at the Brain finale last night - my DH was such a good sport and is still speaking to me, after all.

We are really vegging at our apt. today - slept until 9:30. I'm not even dressed yet, but will soon get myself in gear and call DR Elmore. Maybe we can take Edi & Greg's place and visit the Plaza rehearsal this afternoon.

Although many have already left and some have probably already reached their destinations - travel vibes for all who need them today!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 09:12:47 AM: Welcome Home to BK!

Whenever you rejoin us!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 09:12:51 AM: Quote from: Jennifer on October 01, 2007, 08:45:48 AM
Hi DRMattH! While you were gone i made some comments about most of the new shows i watched (reaper, chuck, dirty sexy money, bionic woman). (click on my name and see my last 10 posts).

I'm curious did you see DIRTY SEXY MONEY? It was much different than what i was expecting.

I forgot to mention I agree with your comments on the Bionic Woman and Jamie.

I watched the promo for Dirty & found it interesting. I was tempted to watch but I doubt Keith will like it, so I passed.

We watched REAPER last night and enjoyed it very much. I remember elmore found it funny? Anyone else? We have high hopes for this show.

MOONLIGHT has also made it through round one & will be given a second chance.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: PennyO on October 01, 2007, 09:13:59 AM: Hi, there, good morning, gang.

My sister rikki walked in the door about 7:15 this morning, to squeals of delight from her little dawg! They are both upstairs now, having a nap.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: PennyO on October 01, 2007, 09:14:24 AM: And I'm having another cuppa coffee!!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: PennyO on October 01, 2007, 09:14:44 AM: Welcome back, Noo Yawk travelers.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: PennyO on October 01, 2007, 09:15:07 AM: Jane, i love the bell vignette about Sherlock!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: PennyO on October 01, 2007, 09:16:52 AM: Nice blue sky and cool morning wather - later on I expect it will be too hot for me again... sheesh, I used to love hot weather. Twenty years in the northwest (jeez, is that right? 20??) have thickened me blood, and predisposed me to love the cool forest and shun the sun.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: elmore3003 on October 01, 2007, 09:17:03 AM: Quote from: Jane on October 01, 2007, 09:12:51 AM

We watched REAPER last night and enjoyed it very much. I remember elmore found it funny? Anyone else? We have high hopes for this show.

I thought REAPER was a hoot! The premise was funny ('by the way, son, before you were born we sold your soul to the devil"), I loved the people at the Home Depot-type job, and I think Ray Wise is genius casting. Its sense of outrageousness (the DMV a station of hell) is quite appealing.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: PennyO on October 01, 2007, 09:17:36 AM: Do I know how to empty a room, or what?
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: PennyO on October 01, 2007, 09:18:02 AM: Oh! There you are, elmo!!! hi, my honey.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: PennyO on October 01, 2007, 09:18:34 AM: I miss your sweetness, dear one.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: elmore3003 on October 01, 2007, 09:23:24 AM: Quote from: PennyO on October 01, 2007, 09:18:34 AM
I miss your sweetness, dear one.

Me? Sweet? I love your delusions, dearest PennyO, and I just plain miss your being around Noo Yawk.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: elmore3003 on October 01, 2007, 09:24:48 AM: DR PennyO, was there another show that I fogot about during all "The Brain" bruhaha? If so, how did it go?
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Kerry on October 01, 2007, 09:24:51 AM: I wish you the best. BK on your trip home; I know how anxious you are. Please keep me and DR Laura posted on the fundaiser. I regret missing BRAIN on both coasts, so I would like to make it to the fundraiser if i can.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: PennyO on October 01, 2007, 09:25:19 AM: I saw The Red Shoes last night, after decades. Boy, oh boy, that gal was something. Very fun to see Robert Helpmann, after so much time had passed, and after having seen Villela, Nureyev, Barishnikov, Peter Martins, Jacques d'Amboise and other really butch dancers in the intervening years...
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 09:25:28 AM: Keith just called me to Sherlock's deck, and there he was with a big branch from a bush in his mouth wanting to bring it in with him. When I opened the door he did just that & took it to one of his beds we have scattered around the house. I had to pry it away from him.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: PennyO on October 01, 2007, 09:26:51 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on October 01, 2007, 09:24:48 AM
DR PennyO, was there another show that I fogot about during all "The Brain" bruhaha? If so, how did it go?

I did a weekend of JEWISH THIGHS up in Washington - my first performances of anything since the off-Broadway production two and a half years ago, when I was commuting back and forth NY-LA while my parents were dying...
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 01, 2007, 09:27:33 AM: Of last week's shows, I watched "Chuck", "Heroes" and "Journeyman" on Monday. I enjoyed all three, but agree "Journeyman" takes some effort. At least it has the extremely talented Kevin McKidd in the lead role and he is always a joy to see act, IMO.

"Chuck" hit my funnybone in just the right way. It's not hammy, but quirky. It doesn't belabor a bit of schtick...rather, it finds unconventional means for a comedic touch. A computer nerd whose brain has been downloaded with thousands of CIA/NSA secrets, "Chuck" is now a most valuable property...and an agent from each agency is keeping tabs on him as he attempts to live a normal life.

"Heroes" will maintain my devotion despite my misgivings about the way two new characters were introduced. I'm not sure "misgivings" is the best word...I thought the sequence was too drawn out. I "got it" the first time, yet the conceit of them being "on the run" and in-danger-while-being-dangerous went on a bit too long for me. It would have been better to have just demonstrated the terrible power and moved on. Hopefully, all won't be like that (last season, I thought way too much time was spent on the Nikki/Jessica story line).

Wednesday this week will be interesting for "Pushing Up Daisies". And, of course, the second episode of "Life."

Last Thursday's "Ugly Betty" was quite fun/touching to me. I really enjoyed the show. I recorded "Smallville" and it did not disappoint when I watched it Saturday. Ditto "Grey's Anatomy" was quite good, although I'm having my doubts about this continuation of the Izzy/George relationship. I didn't buy it last season, and I'm less inclined to buy it this season. My least favorite character is Meredith Gray, the "main" character (as the title implies). I think she's boring and most unlikely to be the center of so much attention. But that's just me, I guess. "Supernatural" returns for Season 3 on the CW Network, following "Smallville." I haven't heard where "Reaper" will be regularly aired.

On Friday, "Ghost Whisperer" was "on form" and terrific. "Moonlight" seems to be a keeper, too.

And last night, I thought "Desperate Housewives" funny and involving. What a treat to see new neighbors Dana Delany and Nathan Fillion offering to add some excitement to the lives of the Wisteria Lane set. I've also been led to understand SPOILER that a gay male couple will be moving onto the lane this season.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: PennyO on October 01, 2007, 09:28:16 AM: It was great - felt great to be back up there. And I got laughs I have never gotten before, plus all the usual hilarity. I had cut a lot of the grim and depressing out. Added some songs. Oh, baby! What fun! George came!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: PennyO on October 01, 2007, 09:29:34 AM: George took this new picture after the show, and then helped me upload it to avatar status.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 01, 2007, 09:29:49 AM: Good morning.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jrand73 on October 01, 2007, 09:29:58 AM: I liked THE REAPER a lot.....I am very intrigued by the goings-on going on at Torchwood.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: PennyO on October 01, 2007, 09:30:17 AM: When next you see Paul Gemignani, tell him Penny Orloff says hello and sends her love.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: PennyO on October 01, 2007, 09:30:44 AM: Good morning, Ron!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 09:32:14 AM: Penny do you think you will be doing the show again? One of these days I would like to finally see it. I like that you cut much of the grim & depressing.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matthew on October 01, 2007, 09:32:29 AM: Here's to good travel vibes to BK as he travels home. He might actually be here by now? Anyhow, I hope the east coast HHW time was exciting. The rest of us just observed here like so much fish living vicariously through the posts. *sigh*

In other news, we had quite the time in the pit of AGYG this weekend. For the matinee on Sunday, I had to cover the 'cello AND the Reed 4 parts, as the 'cellist had a conflict and the Reed 4 player basically forgot. Which we are all just miffed by as he's always reliable. I guess we all make a mistake. On Saturday night, the harpist through a rod in one of her pedals and basically left her harp unplayable on Sunday. So, on Sunday, I had to cover the harp, which I basically did in rehearsal, but have been avoiding them since the band came in. So, I had to be on my game. The good part is that I could put all the glissando's back in!

It's a gloomy day here in the South Bay of the SF Bay Area. I love fall.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: PennyO on October 01, 2007, 09:32:41 AM: Der Brucer!!! Astonished to see you here, after what must have been a very long day yesterday! Howz yer fine self today?
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: PennyO on October 01, 2007, 09:34:24 AM: Quote from: Jane on October 01, 2007, 09:32:14 AM
Penny do you think you will be doing the show again? One of these days I would like to finally see it. I like that you cut much of the grim & depressing.

I'm headed to Miami in two weeks to talk to a theater about next year, and there is another possibility of Pittsburgh. Also next winter, possibility of Phoenix. But I think I'd like to write another show. Kind of tired of this one, after seven and a half years - even with the two year break.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DERBRUCER on October 01, 2007, 09:36:05 AM: Quote from: Cason on October 01, 2007, 02:18:14 AM
She's already anticipating some derBrucer comment about her back-seat...typing, that is.

I don't know about her back-seat typing, but her standing on her seat at the Acorn shouting out "That's my Boo-Key, that's my Boo-Key" certainly had a Music Man flavor.

der Brucer
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: PennyO on October 01, 2007, 09:36:08 AM: I want to sing some new songs, or old favorites - time for a change.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 09:38:18 AM: If you go to Pittsburgh, go before Craig leaves. Unless he gets a job there, he is done with school in May. Hopefully he will have a job lined up by then, or shortly thereafter.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jrand73 on October 01, 2007, 09:40:36 AM: DR MATTHEW - it sounds like you WERE the pit for AGYG yesterday!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DERBRUCER on October 01, 2007, 09:40:50 AM: Quote from: PennyO on October 01, 2007, 09:32:41 AM
Der Brucer!!! Astonished to see you here, after what must have been a very long day yesterday! Howz yer fine self today?

Fine, thanky.

I am busy doing research to prepare my review of the Brain - I noticied that a flag used in a rear projection appeared to have the wrong star layout for the time and I had to check.

der Brucer - giving new meaning to the term anal-retentive nit-picker.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 09:41:04 AM: I wouldn't mind going to Phoenix in the winter. Good wishes coming up with a great new show.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jrand73 on October 01, 2007, 09:41:22 AM: DR PENNYO I was looking at the Morgan-Grier yesterday....whew....NO BORDERS.......

Must make for some interesting readings.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 09:41:57 AM: It's been nice chatting but I have work to do. Bye for now.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jrand73 on October 01, 2007, 09:42:34 AM: A-ha! Someone accused me of the same thing when I directed SOUTH PACIFIC, DR derBRUCER....but I had carefully purchased a 48-star flag....he hadn't bothered to count, just assumed....

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jrand73 on October 01, 2007, 09:43:02 AM: Quote from: Jane on October 01, 2007, 09:41:57 AM
It's been nice chatting but I have work to do. Bye for now.

Is someone ringing a bell? ;D
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: PennyO on October 01, 2007, 09:45:22 AM: Yes, I love that part!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 01, 2007, 09:45:26 AM: Quote from: PennyO on October 01, 2007, 09:30:44 AM
Good morning, Ron!

Yo! Penny-O!

Whatcha know good?
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 01, 2007, 09:45:58 AM: Quote from: JRand57 on October 01, 2007, 09:43:02 AM
Is someone ringing a bell? ;D

She IS a bell!

;)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: PennyO on October 01, 2007, 09:46:47 AM: I meant - of course - regarding the Morgan Greer Tarot Deck! Borderless is very strange, as the scenes seem to melt into one another, and tell a story, dreamlike, continuous... so odd! Love that part!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: PennyO on October 01, 2007, 09:47:52 AM: Ron, whatta sweet thing to say! All I know is, the sun is shinging, I have my health, I don't clock in for work, I have a little dawg to take for a long walk in a beautiful park, and all's right with the world!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: PennyO on October 01, 2007, 09:48:28 AM: Shinging is a combination, apparently, of shining and singing...
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: PennyO on October 01, 2007, 09:49:00 AM: Oh - my sister is awake - gonna go talk to her about the wedding, hawaii, all o' that! bye for now!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 01, 2007, 09:50:33 AM: Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And...

Good Afternoon!

:)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DERBRUCER on October 01, 2007, 09:50:47 AM: Quote from: Cason on October 01, 2007, 02:18:14 AM
She's already anticipating some derBrucer comment about her back-seat...typing, that is.

If derBrucer is going to make any comments about Murphy "back seats", it will not be in reference to Karen.

Hiself
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 01, 2007, 09:52:25 AM: DR Miss Karen and Cason - I didn't realize you were being serious about having to be out of your sublet by midnight. Whew! At least the terminals at JFK are nice, although, I don't think the Bliss Spa locations are open 24-hours there. Hope you have/had a good trip back home.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jrand73 on October 01, 2007, 09:53:25 AM: Quote from: PennyO on October 01, 2007, 09:46:47 AM
I meant - of course - regarding the Morgan Greer Tarot Deck! Borderless is very strange, as the scenes seem to melt into one another, and tell a story, dreamlike, continuous... so odd! Love that part!

Which is what I meant, of course.....intriguing!!! 8)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jrand73 on October 01, 2007, 09:54:36 AM: Hope everyone waves as they fly over Indiana.....a flyover state to be sure.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 01, 2007, 09:58:28 AM: Hmm.. Maybe I'll go to The Plaza this afternoon. Hmm...
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DERBRUCER on October 01, 2007, 10:00:51 AM: Jane - your family was remembered in NYC.

I went up to a guy with his pooch to verify that, yes indeed, he was a Bernese Mountain Dog (he meaning "animal", not "guy").

der Brucer
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DERBRUCER on October 01, 2007, 10:09:02 AM: Quote from: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 06:34:58 AM

I missed the daily camaraderie so very much and am happy to be back among so many lovely, loyal friends.

Again, thank you.

Well, I'm sure glad to have you back (I was an optomist and saved the link to a post I was going to make before your vacation:

(http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/I/51k5DSPseUL._AA240_.jpg)
MGM Classic Musicals (West Side Story/Guys and Dolls/Fiddler on the Roof/A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum/How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying/Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) (1971)

Amazon gives no hint as to whether or not this are "widecreen enhanced, or whatever. We already have WSS and Fiddler, but the other four would seem to make the box worthwile.

Your thoughts - (I know the shows themselves are not top tier but building a reference library for some-day-to-be teenagers is a process.

der Brucer
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DERBRUCER on October 01, 2007, 10:11:34 AM: Quote from: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 06:43:22 AM
And how about that TORCHWOOD episode from Saturday night? Wonderful, and gave us insight into an entirely different side of the "butler" character.

Clearly Torchwood is going to be more Adult (and darker) than its parent DR WHO, and we are really enjoying it.

der Brucer
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DERBRUCER on October 01, 2007, 10:23:21 AM: Quote from: Jane on October 01, 2007, 08:30:45 AM
Edi, funny how knowing you had an oatmeal raisin cookie makes me happy.

Jose, thanks for the break-down on the cookie selection.

:) :)

I also partook of same: Thanks Jose.
I also like to add a constructive criticism to any critical evaluation, but I can find no fault with the cookie, so I am speechless: Damn Jose.

der Brucer
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 01, 2007, 10:24:40 AM: That's "Blame Jose", not "Damn Jose". ;)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 01, 2007, 10:27:08 AM: Hmm... My gym opened this morning. The one I joined a couple of weeks ago to take advantage of their pro-opening enrollment rates. Just sayin'.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DERBRUCER on October 01, 2007, 10:28:49 AM: Quote from: Jane on October 01, 2007, 09:12:51 AM
MOONLIGHT has also made it through round one & will be given a second chance.

I was disappointed - it wasn't "bad", it just wasn't really "good". Are you happy with what seems to be Ghost Whisperer's turning darker?

der Brucer
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DERBRUCER on October 01, 2007, 10:31:46 AM: Quote from: PennyO on October 01, 2007, 09:36:08 AM
I want to sing some new songs, or old favorites - time for a change.

Penny O - dressed in black leather, designer pistol belt at her side, belting out "I CAN Get a Man With a Gun".

der Brucer
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 10:34:13 AM: Quote from: JRand57 on October 01, 2007, 09:43:02 AM
Is someone ringing a bell? ;D

Yes, over and over again. Keith left and he wants out on his deck. I have to go pick up acorns, branches & leaves first.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 10:35:00 AM: Quote from: DERBRUCER on October 01, 2007, 10:00:51 AM
Jane - your family was remembered in NYC.

I went up to a guy with his pooch to verify that, yes indeed, he was a Bernese Mountain Dog (he meaning "animal", not "guy").

der Brucer

Did you take a photo?
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 10:35:45 AM: Quote from: DERBRUCER on October 01, 2007, 10:23:21 AM
I also partook of same: Thanks Jose.
I also like to add a constructive criticism to any critical evaluation, but I can find no fault with the cookie, so I am speechless: Damn Jose.

der Brucer

:D
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DERBRUCER on October 01, 2007, 10:36:49 AM: Quote from: Jane on October 01, 2007, 10:35:00 AM
Did you take a photo?

No - said dog was moving in ever tightening circles about to decorate the sidewalk- most undignified!

der Brucer
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 10:37:39 AM: We never watched GHOST WHISPERER. I'm not sure MOONLIGHT will make it through round two. I liked the two leads very much.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 10:39:40 AM: DB- ;D

I seem to be on a roll & have more to come, in the way of photos.

When we were in Portland Bryan whipped us up a little dinner from a few items he just happened to have in the kitchen.

I should have taken the photos before we ate half the food & while they looked much prettier.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 10:41:59 AM: Waiting for us when we walked in, very hungry not having eaten much all day.

We loved Bryan's peanut sauce so much he bottled some for us to take home.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 10:45:30 AM: Next came fava bean & eggplant appetizers. He makes batches of the eggplant & keeps it in the freezer. I need to do this-just delicious. The fava beans were in the frying pan when we walked in.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 01, 2007, 10:48:43 AM: DR Jane - Looks like quite the eclectic and delicious meal already.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 10:48:53 AM: Ricotta & mascarpone ravioli on sautéed veggies. Oh my was this good, and I don’t like mascarpone.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JMK on October 01, 2007, 10:51:32 AM: Quote from: PennyO on October 01, 2007, 09:13:59 AM
Hi, there, good morning, gang.

My sister rikki walked in the door about 7:15 this morning, to squeals of delight from her little dawg! They are both upstairs now, having a nap.

I hope you told her not to lose that number, she don't wanna call nobody else.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: td on October 01, 2007, 10:53:09 AM: Just wanted to say, before I drive Dixie Bell off to the vet (we're hoping it's merely her arthritis kicking in with the season's change), that I will be, as of 5pm Wednesday - - - A BORDERS ASSOCIATE!

Don't know yet what I'm going to do about the restaurant; I'll cross that bridge tomorrow, after all, tomorrow is another day.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JMK on October 01, 2007, 10:53:30 AM: Quote from: JRand57 on October 01, 2007, 09:42:34 AM
A-ha! Someone accused me of the same thing when I directed SOUTH PACIFIC, DR derBRUCER....but I had carefully purchased a 48-star flag....he hadn't bothered to count, just assumed....

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

My father made Brigadier General in the few months between Alaska and Hawaii (or is it Hawaii and Alaska), so I have a 49 star flag that the US Government gave him to commemorate the occasion. It's hanging in Betsy's sewing room (correctly, I might add--stars on left, which seems to confound most people).
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 10:58:39 AM: I forgot to mention Bryan made the ravioli pasta.

Last came the orange, ricotta mascarpone Cannelloni. He didn't make the shells, just about the only thing he didn't make from scratch. He sprinkled a vanilla bean chocolate on top, very yummy.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 10:59:29 AM: Jose, dinners cooked by Bryan are always a special gourmet treat.

JMK-How cool to have that flag.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 11:00:58 AM: td-Good vibes for Miss Dixie Bell & congratulations on becoming an associate. I hope you enjoy the new position.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: td on October 01, 2007, 11:01:00 AM: I want to go to Keith and Jane's for dinner. :D
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: td on October 01, 2007, 11:01:45 AM: Quote from: Jane on October 01, 2007, 11:00:58 AM
td-Good vibes for Miss Dixie Bell & congratulations on becoming an associate. I hope you enjoy the new position.

I'm always willing to give any new position a go. ;)

Thanks Jane! :-*
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 11:02:12 AM: ;D With or without Bryan I hope you would enjoy your meal.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: td on October 01, 2007, 11:03:30 AM: BTW - I thought that REAPER was thoroughly enjoyable and laugh-out-loud funny!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: td on October 01, 2007, 11:04:01 AM: Quote from: Jane on October 01, 2007, 11:02:12 AM
;D With or without Bryan I hope you would enjoy your meal.

Good company always equals good food.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 11:06:20 AM: Guess I had better pick up those acorns & walk Sherlock. He has training class today.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 01, 2007, 11:06:32 AM: Well, I think I'm going to attempt to head out for bit. Otherwise, I know I'll end up cooped up all day here in the apartment.

Laters...
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 11:09:34 AM: I forgot...Last night we opened the bottle of peanut sauce at it sort of erupted, like a volcano ;D I didn't get the camera out until it was all over.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 11:10:10 AM: I spy Bruce. Hope your flight went well.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: bk on October 01, 2007, 11:15:55 AM: I'm home, safe and sound, after one of the most nightmarish pre-flight mornings I've ever had. I go into details in the notes (part one written on the plane), but the Reader's Digest version is - many hainsies/kimlets talking about their flights. My car was on time and took me directly to LaGuardia and got there in an astonishing twenty minutes. I got through security, but something didn't feel right. The gates looked completely different than I'd ever seen. I finally went up to an agent and said I thought I was in the wrong terminal or gate area. She looked at me e-ticket and said I wasn't in the wrong terminal or gate area, I was in the wrong airport! Yes, I had LaGuardia on the Brain, but was supposed to be in Newark. I think most who know me know I'm a very nervous flyer who likes to be at the airport a minimum of two hours early, and thank heaven for that. At 5:05 I got in a cab, great driver, and she got me to Newark in thirty-five minutes, still an hour before flight. I got through security (they did a bag check - funny, they didn't at LaGuardia) but it went fast and I was to the gate fifteen minutes before boarding, but a complete wreck. After that, everything was fine.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: bk on October 01, 2007, 11:16:27 AM: So happy to see MattH back! And Mr. Pulliam, too!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: FJL on October 01, 2007, 11:17:33 AM: Welcome back, MattH!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 01, 2007, 11:17:36 AM: bk - WHEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: FJL on October 01, 2007, 11:17:49 AM: And RonP!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 01, 2007, 11:18:19 AM: *Although, I remember doing that once in DC... I got to Dulles, and then realized I was leaving from Washington-National. Oops!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2007, 11:24:17 AM: Hello, DRs...

I felt terribly about not having the time to properly thank and say goodbye to each of you last night. However, missing the next train would have got me home with less than 3.5 hours of sleep for today's work day.

Alas, as it happened, I woke up with morning with severe vertigo and nausea, so I didn't go in to work after all. This is the first I've felt up to staring at the computer screen without vomiting on the ground...BAD vomiting. :)

In any case:

bk: loved, loved, LOVED your show. Thank you.
DR elmore3003: it sounded like a million bucks. Bravo!
DR Cason: you were phenomenal, and a joy to watch. Looking forward to enjoying many more great performances from you!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2007, 11:27:12 AM: DRs der Brucer and S. Woody White, who were both a delight!

(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/singdaw/CopyofP9300004.jpg?t=1191263228)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DERBRUCER on October 01, 2007, 11:27:38 AM: Quote from: Jane on October 01, 2007, 10:39:40 AM
... in Portland Bryan whipped us...

Payback's a bitch!

der Brucer
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2007, 11:28:30 AM: The Vixter, a lovely, elfin young lady!

(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/singdaw/CopyofP9300003.jpg?t=1191263274)/center]
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2007, 11:29:43 AM: THE ENABLER strikes again

(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/singdaw/CopyofP9300002.jpg?t=1191263371)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2007, 11:31:31 AM: DRs Samantha, JoseSPiano, and Cillaliz, with Levain in the foreground

(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/singdaw/CopyofP9300001.jpg?t=1191263424)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DERBRUCER on October 01, 2007, 11:32:08 AM: Quote from: singdaw on October 01, 2007, 11:28:30 AM
The Vixter, a lovely, elfin young lady!

(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/singdaw/CopyofP9300003.jpg?t=1191263274)/center]
oh-oh - Wait 'til Vixmom sees she's showing skin!

der Brucer
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 01, 2007, 11:34:07 AM: DR singsaw - Hope you feel better. -I hope it wasn't the cookies. ;)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2007, 11:37:16 AM: DR JoseSPiano - thank you for your incredible hosting duties, and all the goodies, snacks, and treats - totally above and beyond! You are certainly the man with a package to deliver! ;)

DR Vixmom and the Vixter - thank you so much for the lovely shirts! That was so sweet! And great to finally meet you!

DR Ben - thanks so much for the dubs. I can't wait to get at 'em!

DR Cillaliz - thanks so much for the little alien! So cute!! Sorry we didn't have more of a chance to talk, but you and DR Samantha were a joy. I am so glad to have met you.

DR Edisaurus - you and DH Greg are absolutely the sweetest people on this little earth. :-*

Also great to meet DRs der Brucer, S. Woody White, and WFO and his ever-lovin' Joe. As well as greet DR Ginny and DH Richard again - as well as DRs elmore3003, Ben, FJL & Skip, etc., etc., etc. Hope I'm not forgetting anyone. Thanks to all who gave so much of themselves. And ***SAFE & EASY TRAVEL VIBES*** for the all and many that are on the move today. Love ya! :)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Ben on October 01, 2007, 11:38:27 AM: I think he was influenced by the sounds of the "Mormon Tabernacle Choir vomiting at the same time" or whatever the line is from that there musical we saw last night "The Brain from Planet X"
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DERBRUCER on October 01, 2007, 11:41:14 AM: Quote from: singdaw on October 01, 2007, 11:29:43 AM
THE ENABLER strikes again

(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/singdaw/CopyofP9300002.jpg?t=1191263371)

Come on-a my house, my house-a come on.
Come on-a my house, my house come on.
Come on-a my house, my house, I'm-a gonna give you Levain.
Come on-a my house, my house, I'm-a gonna give you everything.

der Brucer
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jennifer on October 01, 2007, 11:45:37 AM: Feel better vibes to DR Singdaw! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: elmore3003 on October 01, 2007, 11:48:11 AM: DR Slingshot, fantastic photos!

DR Jose, I'm meeting Ginny and Richard at 4 pm in front of the Paris Theatre on West 58th Street if you would like to join us.

I jad wonderful time at the NYPL but my music research today was a total dud! Bob Kosovsky is still singing and raving about "The Brain" and how it has to continue.

BK, did you get an email from Mr Chapin?
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jennifer on October 01, 2007, 11:58:04 AM: DR RonP your comments about the shows you watched last week are actually similar to mine for most of them.

I thought CHUCK was funny and was immediately drawn to the story.

I thought HEROES also focused too much on the new characters. And I also found that Niki was featured too much last year.

And I'm also very anxious to see PUSHING DAISIES (it actually airs here on Tuesday night on a canadian station).

I LOVED UGLY BETTY. Liked SMALLVILLE (i had to catch it on the Space channel), and LOVED LOVED LOVED GHOST WHISPERER.

And i did think DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES was great.

As i said in one of my other posts I sort of liked REAPER did not love it.

I think my fav new show though is GOSSIP GIRL. Am i the only one who watched it?
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jennifer on October 01, 2007, 12:02:58 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 01, 2007, 10:37:39 AM
We never watched GHOST WHISPERER. I'm not sure MOONLIGHT will make it through round two. I liked the two leads very much.

I love GHOST WHISPERER.

From what i read MOONLIGHT did not seem like it would appeal to me. Although my dad apparently watched it and said it was very good.

Also the guy from VERONICA MARS is the lead friend. I love him. So i might have watched if i had known. Although friday nights is not a good timeslot!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: MBarnum on October 01, 2007, 12:04:31 PM: Golly Jane, I guess when we were at Bryan's apartment I should have mentioned how hungry I was...he might have whipped up a four course meal right then and there! Yumm!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: MBarnum on October 01, 2007, 12:05:12 PM: Singdaw, what fantastic photos...makes me miss all of those wonderful people over yonder!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: MBarnum on October 01, 2007, 12:06:28 PM: I am expecting the gas man to come by soon. I reported the smell of gas in the back yard, which I have been smelling for the last several days.

Hopefully it is not due to this darn gas heater of mine again.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 12:08:29 PM: So sorry you're not feeling well, Sing. Since you saved my last health-care recommendations, I'll pass on one for nausea: ARSENICUM ALBUM 30c (30C is the potency), available at most health food stores for about $8 or $9. Wonderful for nausea! Good for many viruses, too. Do not take with water or food; just let it dissolve under your tongue. I generally travel with it; I wouldn't want to be without it.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DERBRUCER on October 01, 2007, 12:18:32 PM: More from the Other Side of the Brain;

Worried Townsfolk assemble:

(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/17076261/281152073.jpg)[/img]

Greg bragging to Singsaw about the length of his new "toy".

(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/17076261/281152039.jpg)

der Brucer
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 12:23:26 PM: I'm trying to attach a photo (JPG) using the REPLY function, but it isn't showing in the preview. Someone... what do I need to do??
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 12:26:09 PM: Singdaw you take great photos! The Vixter is more beautiful every time I see her.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DERBRUCER on October 01, 2007, 12:29:16 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 12:23:26 PM
I'm trying to attach a photo (JPG) using the REPLY function, but it isn't showing in the preview. Someone... what do I need to do??

You can not preview an attached photo.
Just attach and post - then if you are not happy you can edit or delete.

der Brucer

Annoying feature!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DearReaderLaura on October 01, 2007, 12:37:29 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on October 01, 2007, 12:06:28 PM
I am expecting the gas man to come by soon. I reported the smell of gas in the back yard, which I have been smelling for the last several days.

Thats a little frightening. The three times I called the gas company, they had someone out in less than an hour.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: FJL on October 01, 2007, 12:43:51 PM: Der Brucer - Thanks for cropping those photos for me. Much appreciated.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DERBRUCER on October 01, 2007, 12:49:19 PM: Last Starfighter on sale for the Friday5 PM performance' $15 or two-for one.

der Brucer
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: George on October 01, 2007, 01:00:31 PM: Welcome back, Matt H!!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 01:06:00 PM: Quote from: JRand57 on October 01, 2007, 08:29:22 AM
DR MATTH - I have a HDMI pt connection on my television, should my regular DVD player be hooked up to that instead of where it is?

THERE, now you know you're back.

Hey, DR JRand! Glad to be back, if that's a serious question, first check to see if your DVD player even has an HDMI port on it. Can't use the TV port for the DVD player unless the DVD player has an HDMI port, too.

If it does have an HDMI port, that's a digital connection, and that's always preferable to the component (analog connection) that gives the next best image quality. I can see a difference between the image quality in the two ports, but some people swear there's no difference. I'm guessing the larger the screen, the more easily you'd be able to tell the difference.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 01:06:47 PM: And many thanks to DRs Jane, Jeanne, MBarnum, and Jennifer for the welcomes.

DR Jennifer, I will check your posts in a bit and have comments.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 01, 2007, 01:10:51 PM: CONGRATULATIONS, DR JOSESPIANO

on your

New Plateau
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matthew on October 01, 2007, 01:11:07 PM: YAY MattH!!! :)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matthew on October 01, 2007, 01:12:44 PM: Speaking of MattH - I have a question. It looks like I'm attending a wedding in Lexington, South Carolina in December. My question is what is the best airport to fly into when flying to Lexington.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 01:16:06 PM: Quote from: DERBRUCER on October 01, 2007, 10:09:02 AM
Well, I'm sure glad to have you back (I was an optomist and saved the link to a post I was going to make before your vacation:

(http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/I/51k5DSPseUL._AA240_.jpg)
MGM Classic Musicals (West Side Story/Guys and Dolls/Fiddler on the Roof/A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum/How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying/Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) (1971)

Amazon gives no hint as to whether or not this are "widecreen enhanced, or whatever. We already have WSS and Fiddler, but the other four would seem to make the box worthwile.

Your thoughts - (I know the shows themselves are not top tier but building a reference library for some-day-to-be teenagers is a process.

der Brucer

I think this is a way to rid themselves of a stockpile of old non-anamorphic transfers. I believe the GUYS AND DOLLS in this box is the old unenhanced transfer (which a lot of people preferred to the later enhanced one which trimmed the sides of the image in the remaster). I think the CHITTY DVD in the box is the pan and scan version which would totally negate any interest I'd have in buying the box. FORUM and HOW TO SUCCEED were also unenhanced transfers, if I'm not mistaken, but for them, that's all that's available right now. CHITTY was given a beautiful anamorphic transfer a few years ago.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 01:18:08 PM: Thank you bk and DR FJL for the welcome home wishes.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: td on October 01, 2007, 01:18:09 PM: Well, DR (as in DOCTOR) Murphy didn't have anything truly bad to say about DD Dixie Bell; there's nothing new with her joints - it IS just the arthritis season and she has an extra five pounds which an additional twenty minute walk daily will take care of.
DDR Murphy and I also went over her diet and I've agreed to cut the rice out and give her more vegetables like the green beans and broccoli that she loves.

DD Dixie Bell was an angel in the car - soaking up the air conditioning, rather than trying to stick her head out of the moon roof. ;D
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 01:20:47 PM: Thanks, DR George, for the welcome! Much appreciated.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 01:23:00 PM: Quote from: Matthew on October 01, 2007, 01:12:44 PM
Speaking of MattH - I have a question. It looks like I'm attending a wedding in Lexington, South Carolina in December. My question is what is the best airport to fly into when flying to Lexington.

Thank you, DR Matthew.

As for your question, DR Ron Pulliam might know better than I since I think Lexington is nearer his part of the state than upperSC/lower NC where I am.

My guess is fly into Columbia, SC, but that's just a guess.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DERBRUCER on October 01, 2007, 01:23:57 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 01:16:06 PM
I think this is a way to rid themselves of a stockpile of old non-anamorphic transfers.

Thanks - looks like a pass is in order.

der Brucer
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 01:28:34 PM: I did sit down after a lunch that ran late and watched Gun Van Sant's MALA NOCHE. An interesting "first" attempt (he said in a disc interview that he had made a 45 minute film that got no distribution), and there are some lovely things in it. The narrator/main actor of the piece is such a sweet natured guy, I spent the entire movie dreading that something awful was going to befall him. (I mean, with that title "Bad Night," it's understandable to think that!)

Criterion has done a fine job cleaning it up (just one hair and a few light scratches near the end), but, DR Elmore, it IS very dark and shadowy. Van Sant said in his interview that they just used available lighting and three spotlights do that's why shadows go so deep and the light falls off so quickly.

It was made for $20,000 so it has that REAL independent film look to it.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 01:31:04 PM: And the Gus Van Sant interview was good. Nice to get good background information on the making of a film by the person who made it! There are a couple of other bonus features on the disc I haven't gotten to yet. I'll get to them when I go back down.

That means I might not get to DEXTER or COLD CASE until tomorrow.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 02:03:59 PM: Well, if I head downstairs after I write for a bit, I'll be able to finish the bonuses on the MALA NOCHE set and then move on to DEXTER before CHUCK begins my evening of TV viewing.

WBBL.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 02:04:27 PM: Oh, yes, I have already cleaned the dining room. I did it early this morning.

;)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matthew on October 01, 2007, 02:10:09 PM: I guess it would be good if I got my Caolina's right. The wedding is indeed in North Carolina.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: 3DDiffusion on October 01, 2007, 02:20:00 PM: Broadway World gave The Last Starfighter it a good review...

http://broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=21801
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: 3DDiffusion on October 01, 2007, 02:22:06 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 01, 2007, 10:45:30 AM
Next came fava bean & eggplant appetizers. He makes batches of the eggplant & keeps it in the freezer. I need to do this-just delicious. The fava beans were in the frying pan when we walked in.

And did you have a nice Chianti as well? Are you sure that was Eggplant?
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: George on October 01, 2007, 02:23:48 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 01, 2007, 08:34:14 AM
George, I understand Ikea has a liberal return policy. Might you be able to return the island to be reassembled?

I was thinking that. I'll talk to my sister. It might be a hassle, but it would be better (and better looking) than trying to sand out the stamp and refinishing it.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DearReaderLaura on October 01, 2007, 02:56:13 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 02:04:27 PM
Oh, yes, I have already cleaned the dining room. I did it early this morning.

;)

I cleaned the dreaded kitchen floor. And three loads of laundry.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: S. Woody White on October 01, 2007, 03:06:21 PM: Der Brucer and I got home safe and sound. The doggies were all safe and sound. And the day has been spent sleeping quietly, so while it's been safe, there hasn't been much sound.

I'm glad I took today off from work as well as yesterday, because there is no way I could have survived going to work today.

I need to head off to the store, to find fine dining fixings for tonight.

I loved getting to see everyone yesterday, even if I didn't get to chat with everyone. Who knew that DR Singling was so tall!

I have decided that I do not care that much for NY-style pizza. The crust is too thin - it was like having flavorings on top of a communion wafer.

DR Noel: I'll be sending you an e-mail or more on my thoughts about Such Good Friends. They don't belong here on the public board.

Dear Esteemed BK: I'll try to get some posts together about polenta, which I hope will amount to interesting reading.

Der Brucer is snoozing on the couch. I think I'd better walk to the store.

Back later.

I had a good time yesterday, but it's good to be home.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 03:08:01 PM: Safe travel vibes to all!!

Take care!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: George on October 01, 2007, 03:16:00 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 01, 2007, 09:12:51 AM
I forgot to mention I agree with your comments on the Bionic Woman and Jamie.

I watched the promo for Dirty & found it interesting. I was tempted to watch but I doubt Keith will like it, so I passed.

We watched REAPER last night and enjoyed it very much. I remember elmore found it funny? Anyone else? We have high hopes for this show.

MOONLIGHT has also made it through round one & will be given a second chance.

I watched "Bionic Woman," "Dirty..." and "Reaper" and enjoyed them all. I was pleasantly surprised that there were three actors from "Battlestar Galactica" on "Bionic Woman." I just hope that they're not going to be regulars on "BW" and no longer be on "BG"...at least, until the end if the 4th (and final) season of "BG."

I recorded "Moonlight," but I haven't watched it yet. It does look interesting, so I'll make sure I take the time to see it.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: bk on October 01, 2007, 03:17:41 PM: Well, I haven't stopped once since arriving home.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jrand73 on October 01, 2007, 03:19:23 PM: Quote from: Matthew on October 01, 2007, 01:12:44 PM
Speaking of MattH - I have a question. It looks like I'm attending a wedding in Lexington, South Carolina in December. My question is what is the best airport to fly into when flying to Lexington.

Well in ain't LaGuardia OR Newark. ;D
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jrand73 on October 01, 2007, 03:21:26 PM: Congrats to DR td on his run for the Border's.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jrand73 on October 01, 2007, 03:22:29 PM: DR DAKOTA CELT. Right now TODAY and TOMORROW have the best aspects for literary pursuits.....probably such favorable planets don't occur again until early November.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: George on October 01, 2007, 03:27:23 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on October 01, 2007, 09:27:33 AM
"Chuck" hit my funnybone in just the right way. It's not hammy, but quirky. It doesn't belabor a bit of schtick...rather, it finds unconventional means for a comedic touch. A computer nerd whose brain has been downloaded with thousands of CIA/NSA secrets, "Chuck" is now a most valuable property...and an agent from each agency is keeping tabs on him as he attempts to live a normal life.

I really like "Chuck" (and certainly the actor ;)), but it's like a comedic variation on "Jake 2.0 (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0367344/)" that Christopher Gorham (now on "Ugly Betty") was in, which didn't last too long. I liked that show, but it took itself too seriously and the bits of humor weren't really that funny. :-\ "Chuck" is funny and I hope it lasts for a while. :)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Tomovoz on October 01, 2007, 03:27:54 PM: Quote from: ArnoldMBrockman on October 01, 2007, 05:45:57 AM
And The Song Of The Day: I REMEMBER

Before I forget!

My first hearing of this song was on an LP by Judy Collins.
(The "Hard Times For Lovers" album I think)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 01, 2007, 03:32:14 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 01:23:00 PM
Thank you, DR Matthew.

As for your question, DR Ron Pulliam might know better than I since I think Lexington is nearer his part of the state than upperSC/lower NC where I am.

My guess is fly into Columbia, SC, but that's just a guess.

~~Absolutely...Lexington is part of the Greater Columbia environs. You are very close to Lexington when you arrive in Columbia.~~

I think Winston-Salem is your best bet. It's 21 miles away from Lexington. There is a closer "airport" in Davison County, but it's props and stuff....there might be a shuttle from Winston-Salem.

I'd ask whoever invited you what the best airport is for convenience. Winston-Salem may not even have an airport. I don't know my NC airports all that well.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Tomovoz on October 01, 2007, 03:33:25 PM: TOTD:
David Campbell's "Waters Of March" (A DR SangSongs Reference)
Renée Geyer's "It's A Man's Man's World" (A DR td Reference)
The Mamas & Papas' "I Call Your Name" (A DR TCB reference)
Carly Simon "Not A Day Goes By"
Aretha Franklin "Rock-a-bye Your Baby"
Nat King Cole "Fascination"
Everly Brothers "Temptation"
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: George on October 01, 2007, 03:35:12 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on October 01, 2007, 09:27:33 AM
Ditto "Grey's Anatomy" was quite good, although I'm having my doubts about this continuation of the Izzy/George relationship. I didn't buy it last season, and I'm less inclined to buy it this season. My least favorite character is Meredith Gray, the "main" character (as the title implies). I think she's boring and most unlikely to be the center of so much attention.

UUGGHH!! I do not like the Izzy/George relationship. It all just seems so WRONG...well, to me (in my humble opinion :)).
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 03:52:26 PM: Not sure if this went through....

Safe travel vibes to one and all!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: td on October 01, 2007, 04:06:03 PM: Quote from: George on October 01, 2007, 03:35:12 PM
UUGGHH!! I do not like the Izzy/George relationship. It all just seems so WRONG...well, to me (in my humble opinion :)).

I agree! I don't want an Izzie/George relationship!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: George on October 01, 2007, 04:09:51 PM: Quote from: td on October 01, 2007, 04:06:03 PM
I agree! I don't want an Izzie/George relationship!

I'd read at the end of last season that the writers agreed that that was a bad idea and that they were going to "fix" it, but in one preview that I saw...

GREY'S ANATOMY SPOILER!!

It looks like George tells Izzy that he loves her! :P
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: TCB on October 01, 2007, 04:12:12 PM: T.O.D.

The Joker -
Fool on the Hill - both by Sergio Mendes and Brasil 66
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 04:12:15 PM: Quote from: Cason on October 01, 2007, 02:18:14 AM
She's already anticipating some derBrucer comment about her back-seat...typing, that is.

She is such a wonderful typist Cason!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 04:15:12 PM: Quote from: vixmom on October 01, 2007, 05:40:24 AM

Afterwards we went across the street to Amy's Bread where we discovered *gasp* that there was no more Monkey Cake... all sold out!

We, of course, blamed Jose.

I would also!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 04:15:57 PM: Greetings one and all!!

Quiet so far here at work...
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DearReaderLaura on October 01, 2007, 04:16:15 PM: Hello to our newest Dear Reader (DR) DotM!!!

Join in with us and tell us about yourself.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: bk on October 01, 2007, 04:19:56 PM: elmore, haven't heard from Ted yet.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: TCB on October 01, 2007, 04:20:56 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on October 01, 2007, 09:27:33 AM
On Friday, "Ghost Whisperer" was "on form" and terrific. "Moonlight" seems to be a keeper, too.

And last night, I thought "Desperate Housewives" funny and involving. What a treat to see new neighbors Dana Delany and Nathan Fillion offering to add some excitement to the lives of the Wisteria Lane set.

The addition of Nathan Fillion (who I love) was almost enough to make me start watching DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, but not quite.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: George on October 01, 2007, 04:20:58 PM: "DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES"
NOT QUITE SPOILER!!

;)

I liked how Edie's "suicide" was played out.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 04:23:30 PM: Welcome back MattH
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: George on October 01, 2007, 04:33:34 PM: Glad that everyone got home safe and sound!! ;D
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 04:35:38 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 01, 2007, 09:25:28 AM
Keith just called me to Sherlock's deck, and there he was with a big branch from a bush in his mouth wanting to bring it in with him. When I opened the door he did just that & took it to one of his beds we have scattered around the house. I had to pry it away from him.

cute...

but not so cute with leaves lying around to pick up....

Gotta love him....
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DearReaderLaura on October 01, 2007, 04:38:02 PM: Jane, I can always use some photos of autumn leaves. And acorns.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 04:40:29 PM: Quote from: DERBRUCER on October 01, 2007, 10:11:34 AM
Clearly Torchwood is going to be more Adult (and darker) than its parent DR WHO, and we are really enjoying it.

der Brucer

I have to concur derBrucer from what I have seen, it is darker but the storytelling is very good. I have also been enjoying it. I am rewatching the episodes a freind of mine sent me a while back. I just wanted to keep quiet until you guys got to see it.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DERBRUCER on October 01, 2007, 04:40:53 PM: Quote from: S. Woody White on October 01, 2007, 03:06:21 PM
Der Brucer is snoozing on the couch. I think I'd better walk to the store.

I guess he had second thoughts - he woke me up!

der Brucer
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 04:43:42 PM: Quote from: 3DDiffusion on October 01, 2007, 02:22:06 PM
And did you have a nice Chianti as well? Are you sure that was Eggplant?

Keith and I don't drink red wine, we both get headaches from it. Keith had Bryan's homemade beer and I had the wine Bryan purchased especially for me. It was a dry white wine, Coda di Volpe Irpinia. I've never had it before & it went very well with the dinner, nice and smooth. :)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 04:44:13 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 01, 2007, 10:41:59 AM
Waiting for us when we walked in, very hungry not having eaten much all day.

We loved Bryan's peanut sauce so much he bottled some for us to take home.

That looks wonderful Jane...

May I ask what is wrapped in the leaves?
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 01, 2007, 04:44:30 PM: Can you say, "Limburger Cheese"?

;)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Ron Pulliam on October 01, 2007, 04:44:57 PM: Phoebe Snow's "Poetry Man" has been running over and over in my mind all day.

Not tired of it yet, either.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 04:45:46 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 01, 2007, 10:59:29 AM
Jose, dinners cooked by Bryan are always a special gourmet treat.

JMK-How cool to have that flag.

Jane the meal you were served by your son looks wonderful!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 04:46:39 PM: Quote from: JMK on October 01, 2007, 10:53:30 AM
My father made Brigadier General in the few months between Alaska and Hawaii (or is it Hawaii and Alaska), so I have a 49 star flag that the US Government gave him to commemorate the occasion. It's hanging in Betsy's sewing room (correctly, I might add--stars on left, which seems to confound most people).

Interesting, I had always wondered if a flag was made for that short period between Hawaii and Alaska's statehood in 1959
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 04:47:24 PM: Quote from: td on October 01, 2007, 11:01:00 AM
I want to go to Keith and Jane's for dinner. :D

Me too!!

It looks fabulous!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 04:47:27 PM: DR Laura I was just telling Keith I should take some photos for you. The leaves are turning colors very quickly this year, and with the winds I fear they won't last long. Today was lovely. I'll take the camera with me tomorrow & on my Wednesday hike, hopefully I'll get something nice for you.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 04:48:21 PM: The camera is now on my purse with my cell phone.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 04:50:39 PM: Quote from: singdaw on October 01, 2007, 11:27:12 AM
DRs der Brucer and S. Woody White, who were both a delight!

(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/singdaw/CopyofP9300004.jpg?t=1191263228)

Nice to place a face to SWW and DerBrucer!! Nice picture gentlemen!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 04:51:41 PM: Quote from: singdaw on October 01, 2007, 11:28:30 AM
The Vixter, a lovely, elfin young lady!

(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/singdaw/CopyofP9300003.jpg?t=1191263274)/center]
She is maturing into a beautiful young woman!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 04:54:01 PM: Quote from: singdaw on October 01, 2007, 11:29:43 AM
THE ENABLER strikes again

(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/singdaw/CopyofP9300002.jpg?t=1191263371)

He can come to ND and bring Levains anytime....

You all looked like you were having a great time in NYC!!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 04:55:18 PM: Quote from: singdaw on October 01, 2007, 11:31:31 AM
DRs Samantha, JoseSPiano, and Cillaliz, with Levain in the foreground

(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/singdaw/CopyofP9300001.jpg?t=1191263424)

Lovely picture of Cilla, Chattering JOse and Miss Sam!

Thanks to all the HHWers for sharing your pictures!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 04:55:36 PM: Dakota, it is like a salad wrap. I don't remember what was in it. I can ask Bryan if you like.

Thank you, I always enjoy when Bryan cooks for me & he enjoys doing it. Craig is also an excellent cook but he doesn't seem to delight in cooking for me as Bryan does. ;D
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: George on October 01, 2007, 04:56:16 PM: Just when you thought you were through with High School Musical (http://www.comcast.net/entertainment/index.jsp?cat=ENTERTAINMENT&fn=/2007/10/01/777222.html). ::)

In this undated photo provided by Feld Entertainment, the East Coast cast of "Disney's High School Musical: On Ice" is shown in Lakeland, Fla.. The ice show is just the latest tentacle of this Disney Channel blockbuster produced by the film's director, Kenny Ortega, and Kenneth Feld Entertainment, the ice tour consists of three companies, two domestic and one international. (AP Photo/Heinz Kluetmeier)

(http://www.comcast.net/data/br/2007/10/01/br-12705.jpg)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 05:06:42 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 12:23:26 PM
I'm trying to attach a photo (JPG) using the REPLY function, but it isn't showing in the preview. Someone... what do I need to do??

Catching up on notes, so this might have already been answered,

Jeanne,

to insert a picture in reply

use the following command

[ img ]theurlofphoto[ /img ]
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 05:10:22 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 01, 2007, 04:55:36 PM
Dakota, it is like a salad wrap. I don't remember what was in it. I can ask Bryan if you like.

Thank you, I always enjoy when Bryan cooks for me & he enjoys doing it. Craig is also an excellent cook but he doesn't seem to delight in cooking for me as Bryan does. ;D

Yes, I would be interested. That looked fantastic.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 05:10:43 PM: DR Laura, I looked at the acorns on the deck I didn't clean & I don't think they will make a nice photo. I'm not sure you can tell what they are.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 05:11:40 PM: Quote from: George on October 01, 2007, 04:56:16 PM
Just when you thought you were through with High School Musical (http://www.comcast.net/entertainment/index.jsp?cat=ENTERTAINMENT&fn=/2007/10/01/777222.html). ::)

In this undated photo provided by Feld Entertainment, the East Coast cast of "Disney's High School Musical: On Ice" is shown in Lakeland, Fla.. The ice show is just the latest tentacle of this Disney Channel blockbuster produced by the film's director, Kenny Ortega, and Kenneth Feld Entertainment, the ice tour consists of three companies, two domestic and one international. (AP Photo/Heinz Kluetmeier)

(http://www.comcast.net/data/br/2007/10/01/br-12705.jpg)

Moorhead High School in Moorhead, MN is putting on High School Musical
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: bk on October 01, 2007, 05:12:52 PM: Thinking about food. I have to stop for the day. Tomorrow and the rest of the week will be very, very busy.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 05:14:46 PM: It must feel almost like bed-time. Sleep well & be rested for tomorrow.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2007, 05:18:45 PM: WOD: Many people do not know that Sondheim's original lyric sketch was:

Perpend the tale of Sweeney Todd!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2007, 05:19:41 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on September 30, 2007, 10:43:53 PM
Is it time to pay a visit to the Little Pie Shop?

It's a deal!

And notice how much you had to twist my arm.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2007, 05:20:10 PM: **CONGRATULATIONS** to DR td on his new plateau AND his new job! :)

I'm very glad that there is nothing seriously wrong with Dixie-Bell.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 05:20:14 PM: I wish MBarnum would return and tell us all is well.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2007, 05:21:01 PM: DR Matt H. - I am truly, truly happy that you are back among us. :)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2007, 05:22:14 PM: Thank you, DR Jennifer!

Thank you, DR Jeanne!

Thank you, DR Jane!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: elmore3003 on October 01, 2007, 05:22:21 PM: I'm back from the rehearsal at the Plaza - red carpet and security everywhere not to mention at 10-ft taoo cake looking like the Plaza Hotel - with DR Ginny and Richard. DR Jose, where were you? DR edisaurus and Greg showed up briefly to take some photos and cheer me on. The orchestra sounded great although the mikes had boosted the strings so much that the brass got lost in the jumble. The piece will fulfill its functon nicely and I feel that - although I hardly got to know Paul Gemignani - I admire his professionalism and wicked sense of humor.

By the way, DR PennyO, Paul says hello back at ya!

After that, DR Ginny, Richard and I went to dinner at a lovely Mexican place on 54th and 9th Ave. I had two margaritas and now I'm tipsy. What a wonderful day!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2007, 05:23:04 PM: Congratulations, DR JoseSPiano, on you new plateau!!! :)

From one lofty perch in the clouds to the next...
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Ginny on October 01, 2007, 05:23:13 PM: We've had a delightful afternoon/evening here in NYC. DH Richard and I headed out about 1:30, did a couple of errands, and had a light lunch at one of our favorite places, La Bonne Soupe. We then window-shopped on 5th Ave., met DR Elmore, and accompanied him to the rehearsal at the Plaza. That was a real treat, being up close and personal at the prep for tonight's gala celebration. DR Edi and Greg stopped by, too, just before being whisked away to the airport for their return to Atlanta. We went to dinner at El Centro, the Mexican jernt on our corner, and poured a Margarita-soden DR Elmore into a taxi about half an hour ago. I see he made it home already.

We're crashed at our apartment for the evening. It'll probably be an early night for us.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2007, 05:23:45 PM: DR Jane, DS Bryan's cooking looks quite stupendous. He is elected to host the next HHW gathering! ;)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 05:23:52 PM: DR elmore, it sounds like a wonderful day :D

I'm looking forward to the photos.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 05:23:56 PM: Congrats to td on his new job and plateau!!

Vibes for DD DixieBell!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 05:24:53 PM: Elmore sounds like a wonderful day!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 05:25:42 PM: Quote from: singdaw on October 01, 2007, 05:23:45 PM
DR Jane, DS Bryan's cooking looks quite stupendous. He is elected to host the next HHW gathering! ;)

Singday, his dishes and serving looks fantastic!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 05:25:58 PM: I have to do it... a vanity post!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Ginny on October 01, 2007, 05:26:39 PM: DR Singdaw - I'm sorry you've been under the weather today. If I sleep without elevating my head on 2 pillows, I sometimes wake up with that nauseating vertigo. It's no fun!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 05:27:41 PM: DR Ginny, how do you like staying in the apartment instead of a hotel? Do you have a conference beginning some time this week?
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 05:28:31 PM: Feel better vibes for Singdaw!!

Thanks for sharing your photos!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 05:28:56 PM: Quote from: singdaw on October 01, 2007, 05:23:45 PM
DR Jane, DS Bryan's cooking looks quite stupendous. He is elected to host the next HHW gathering! ;)

Keep those vibes coming he gets accepted into a medical school in NY, preferably Columbia. ;)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 05:30:25 PM: Quote from: Ginny on October 01, 2007, 05:26:39 PM
DR Singdaw - I'm sorry you've been under the weather today. If I sleep without elevating my head on 2 pillows, I sometimes wake up with that nauseating vertigo. It's no fun!

I figured he felt better since he is interested in Bryan's cooking.;D

Singdaw, am I correct? I hope so.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: elmore3003 on October 01, 2007, 05:31:41 PM: Our wonderful stage manager Rachel posted some more "Brain" photos from last night's performance on her Facebook page and I'm stealing them!

Here's Private Partz, General Mills and Professor Leder.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 05:31:55 PM: Vibes for DS Bryan to get into medical school!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: elmore3003 on October 01, 2007, 05:32:29 PM: Here's the number "Independence Day."
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 05:32:48 PM: Page 13 dance!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 05:33:08 PM: td would you like me to ask Keith what he gives Sherlock? There is no way to prove it works, all we know is we have a miracle dog.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: elmore3003 on October 01, 2007, 05:33:14 PM: Our bathing beauties, Naomi, Denise and Erin!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Ginny on October 01, 2007, 05:33:39 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 01, 2007, 05:27:41 PM
DR Ginny, how do you like staying in the apartment instead of a hotel? Do you have a conference beginning some time this week?

DR Jane - we're liking this apartment thing very much. It's nice to be able to have breakfast without being presentable. I also like the fact that we don't have to get out of the room for housekeeping and that people aren't going to be in here when we're not home. We do have to do things for ourselves, like making the bed and keeping things picked up, but that's like home. We've found ourselves spending more time here than we would in a hotel room, but chilling out is just what we need after the physical and emotional roller coaster we've been on for the past month and a half.

And considering this apartment is costing us less than half what a dinky room in the Comfort Inn would cost us this week, we're liking it even more!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: elmore3003 on October 01, 2007, 05:34:01 PM: The king's a queen. Long live the dead!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 05:34:36 PM: Thank you Dakota.

elmore, thanks for the photos.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: elmore3003 on October 01, 2007, 05:34:39 PM: Denise and Steven.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: elmore3003 on October 01, 2007, 05:35:15 PM: Curtain calls?
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: elmore3003 on October 01, 2007, 05:35:51 PM: Definitely the curtain calls.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 05:36:41 PM: It sounds nice Ginny. Are you responsible for leaving it clean or does a service do the big stuff after you "check out"?
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: elmore3003 on October 01, 2007, 05:36:43 PM: Steven and Chad at Shorty's.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: elmore3003 on October 01, 2007, 05:37:28 PM: MD Larry Goldberg and Erin after too many margaritas?
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Ginny on October 01, 2007, 05:37:40 PM: Oh, Jane, yes, I have a conference Friday and Saturday at DR Ben's workplace. For the first time in a couple of years, I have no presentation responsibilities at this event. I just have to show up, learn a lot and get a nice tote bag.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: elmore3003 on October 01, 2007, 05:38:22 PM: Paul (Rod, man) with Erin and Denise.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: elmore3003 on October 01, 2007, 05:39:24 PM: Our stage manager Rachel and her assistant, the Mighty Matt dicarlo!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Ginny on October 01, 2007, 05:39:53 PM: DR Elmore - Stage Manager Rachel wouldn't happen to have a photo of DH Richard's moment in the NYMF spotlight, would she?
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 05:40:17 PM: Ginny what a perfect year for you to just sit back and enjoy the conference without working it. :)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 05:40:56 PM: elmore, still loving the photos. One of DH Richard would be great to see.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: elmore3003 on October 01, 2007, 05:45:06 PM: Quote from: Ginny on October 01, 2007, 05:39:53 PM
DR Elmore - Stage Manager Rachel wouldn't happen to have a photo of DH Richard's moment in the NYMF spotlight, would she?

DR Ginny, I didn't see any, but if one shows up, I'll steal it.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: td on October 01, 2007, 05:45:56 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on October 01, 2007, 04:44:57 PM
Phoebe Snow's "Poetry Man" has been running over and over in my mind all day.

Not tired of it yet, either.

I've been listening quite a bit to Queen Latifah's cover of said song.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: elmore3003 on October 01, 2007, 05:52:28 PM: One last curtain call shot!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: td on October 01, 2007, 05:52:30 PM: DR Jane - yes, ask Keith what Sherlock is on; Dr Murphy suggested, in addition to the glucosamine, that we start giving Dixie Bell 400iu of Vitamin E as well as ascryptin for any pain; he cut the rice out of her diet, allowing her to have rice cakes for breakfast, though. Five to ten pounds won't be too, too hard for her to lose - and I'll be losing them with her.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: td on October 01, 2007, 05:55:50 PM: At the bequest of one of my myspace's friends, I signed up onto facebook today.
Tonight, I got a message on facebook from a college chum, and author, whom I haven't heard from in three years!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/minx_the_dog/bethsbook.jpg)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: George on October 01, 2007, 05:59:49 PM: Thanks for stealing the photos, Larry!! ;D
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: George on October 01, 2007, 06:00:29 PM: Jose, Congrats on 23,000 Posts!!

Dakota, Congrats on 10,000+ Posts!!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 06:00:55 PM: Great photos Elmore...
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 06:02:35 PM: Not on facebook. Have they changed the requirements? I know at one time you had to be a college student
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 06:04:10 PM: Quote from: td on October 01, 2007, 01:18:09 PM
Well, DR (as in DOCTOR) Murphy didn't have anything truly bad to say about DD Dixie Bell;

WHAT? Another Murphy??
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2007, 06:06:47 PM: Thanks for the great photos, DR elmore3003!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2007, 06:07:37 PM: Thanks, DR DakotaCelt!

Thanks again, DR Jane. I'm definitely not 100%. Maybe 55%. :)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: singdaw on October 01, 2007, 06:08:53 PM: ***MEDICAL SCHOOL ACCEPTANCE VIBES***[/color][/size]
for DS Bryan
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: td on October 01, 2007, 06:09:58 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 06:04:10 PM
WHAT? Another Murphy??

This one's a Daniel. Do you think you have relatives in Pennsylvania, too? :o
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DearReaderLaura on October 01, 2007, 06:11:36 PM: Love the photos!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DearReaderLaura on October 01, 2007, 06:11:58 PM: I am looking forward to Jane's autumn leaf photos.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: td on October 01, 2007, 06:15:40 PM: And speaking of the leaves of Autumn, how about Nancy LaMott's "And When October Goes" as part of the TOD?
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 06:19:09 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on October 01, 2007, 04:44:57 PM
Phoebe Snow's "Poetry Man" has been running over and over in my mind all day.

Not tired of it yet, either.

I used to love Phoebe Snow. That was in the days of vinyl. Must get her on CD. I like Poetry Man, but adore Harpo's Blues.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 06:26:22 PM: Quote from: td on October 01, 2007, 06:09:58 PM
This one's a Daniel. Do you think you have relatives in Pennsylvania, too? :o

I do. My mistake was not looking them up when we lived there, now I'm not sure I could find them.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 06:27:37 PM: Thank you Singdaw, and continued vibes you are 100% better by the morning.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 06:31:35 PM: Quote from: td on October 01, 2007, 06:09:58 PM
This one's a Daniel. Do you think you have relatives in Pennsylvania, too? :o

Uh, no. The name just keeps popping up a lot lately.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: George on October 01, 2007, 06:31:58 PM: Well, I'm off to rehearsal. Hopefully, they'll have some actual music for us. :-\ I can go with the flow, but I'd rather have something in front of me.

Have a good evening, all!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Ginny on October 01, 2007, 06:32:35 PM: Jane - our "landlord" was here cleaning up after the previous folks when we arrived on Saturday. We won't leave dirty dishes or a lot of clutter, but it's my understanding that we don't have to change the linens, clean the bathroom, or run the vacuum.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 06:32:57 PM: CONGRATS to all who have reached new plateaus.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 06:33:33 PM: Thanks to both DAKOTA CELT and to DER BRUCER for advice on posting a photo. I'll try again soon.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 06:35:11 PM: Have we heard from CASON or MISS KAREN yet? Have they arrived home safely, with no adventures?
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JMK on October 01, 2007, 06:35:26 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 06:19:09 PM
I used to love Phoebe Snow. That was in the days of vinyl. Must get her on CD. I like Poetry Man, but adore Harpo's Blues.

My friend and collaborator guitarist John Stowell knows Phoebe quite well. Her child has some sort of a disability, can't recall right now what it is.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 06:38:30 PM: YW Jeanne!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 06:38:56 PM: REALLY tired after two days of cleaning and rearranging and moving furniture as Marvelous Matt finishes up. Really glad to be getting all this done, but also really tired of it.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cillaliz on October 01, 2007, 06:39:35 PM: Good evening all. Well Sam and I are home. It took longer than we thought it would. We boarded the plane in Milwaukee and were told it was broken. It had a burned out something or other so we had to get off the plane and wait about an hour while they fixed it. We both slept off and on on the plane and Sam slept most of the way from Omaha to Sioux City. We hit some terrible road construction so we were delayed even more. After we got to my house, Sam still had another 2 hours to drive. She just walked in the door at her house.

We are both very tired. We had a wonderful time, but are glad to be home.

In the morning....Sam has jury duty
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cillaliz on October 01, 2007, 06:40:46 PM: We did have 4 chocolate chip cookies each on the way home. those 4 cookies together = one Levian!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JMK on October 01, 2007, 06:40:50 PM: I'm on eBay pins and needles right now (no mean feat).
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 06:42:17 PM: Cilla & Sam, glad you both arrived home safely and didn't fall asleep at the wheel.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 06:42:48 PM: Oh, it was the cookies that kept you awake-good idea.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cillaliz on October 01, 2007, 06:42:51 PM: For those who knew I was having trouble getting my email....I was right. There were over 100 emails waiting for me on the computer that had been downloading them while I was gone.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: bk on October 01, 2007, 06:43:06 PM: Back from a little Mexican food.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cillaliz on October 01, 2007, 06:44:05 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 01, 2007, 06:42:48 PM
Oh, it was the cookies that kept you awake-good idea.

Midwest Airlines gives you 2 chocolate chips cookies baked on the plane during each flight. So, it's better to have to change planes....more cookies
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 06:44:34 PM: Quote from: Ginny on October 01, 2007, 06:32:35 PM
Jane - our "landlord" was here cleaning up after the previous folks when we arrived on Saturday. We won't leave dirty dishes or a lot of clutter, but it's my understanding that we don't have to change the linens, clean the bathroom, or run the vacuum.

Sounds easy enough. Don't loose the landlord's info for future visits. :)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 06:44:39 PM: All right, all you Levain cookie lovers, what is the next best thing (read COOKIE) to a Levain?

(Yeah, yeah, I know they do mail order.)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 06:46:26 PM: 100 EMAILS! :o
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 06:48:38 PM: Are they as good shipped? I order Ginger Jump-ups from Zingerman's in Ann
Arbor. They are individually sealed right out of the oven to keep them fresh.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 06:48:56 PM: JMK-good eBay vibes.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cillaliz on October 01, 2007, 06:49:10 PM: I made some bacon and eggs when I got home. OH! I had a fantastic salad on the plane. It was a grilled steak on romaine with fresh mozzerella and tomatoes and a really nice vinegrette. It also had a cup of fresh fruit I gave to Sam and herb foccacia bread - I also gave to Sam. I really do love the food on Midwest.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 06:49:51 PM: Jeanne I hope you can take it easy tomorrow.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 06:50:31 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on October 01, 2007, 06:49:10 PM
I really do love the food on Midwest.

How often do you hear people rave about airline food?
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cillaliz on October 01, 2007, 06:50:50 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 01, 2007, 06:46:26 PM
100 EMAILS! :o

I belong to several email lists dealing with several areas of the law. Sometimes there is A LOT of email. Plus the other usual suspects
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 06:51:46 PM: Midwest actually serves food! Did you have to purchase it separately?

The Doubletree Inn gives you loads of extra cookies if you stay during a family, or pet crises. Not the best circumstances to get extra cookies, still they are soothing & keeps one going.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 06:54:57 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 01, 2007, 06:49:51 PM
Jeanne I hope you can take it easy tomorrow.

Thank you, Jane. I'll be waiting for the Salvation Army to arrive to cart away the stuff that at present fills half my living room. I do hope they show up!

Would you believe Matt took FOUR loads of my stuff to the dump, plus one load to Habitat for Humanity, plus all the stuff I've put out at the curb. And I STILL have too much stuff! Oh, and three friends came by and took their pick of my junk. (I do like finding homes for things.)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cillaliz on October 01, 2007, 06:54:59 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 01, 2007, 06:51:46 PM
Midwest actually serves food! Did you have to purchase it separately?

The Doubletree Inn gives you loads of extra cookies if you stay during a family, or pet crises. Not the best circumstances to get extra cookies, still they are soothing & keeps one going.

You have to buy it, but they have a real chef who makes it fresh daily. The salad was very big. The veges were all crunchy. The fruit was firm not mushy and the bread was fresh and very tasty. There was enough food that Sam and I split one. The other options were A pulled pork sandwich or a chicken fajita - or something chicken/mexican - can't exactly remember what
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cillaliz on October 01, 2007, 06:58:16 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on October 01, 2007, 06:57:54 PM
A new breakfast, lunch and dinner experience
Imagine a chef-prepared meal served to you on your flight. An appetizing blend of fresh ingredients and flavors that incorporate Asian, Southwestern, South American and European influences. That's what Best Care Cuisine is all about – a contemporary and elegant approach to buy-onboard dining service.

Midwest has partnered with one of Milwaukee's finest restaurants, Mader's, and engaged its executive chef, Shawn Monroe, to redesign our onboard menu. He and his staff will prepare interesting and flavorful meals for our customers – all at an attractive price. Chef Monroe, who has worked with celebrity chefs Emeril Lagasse, Wolfgang Puck and Daniel Boulud, places special emphasis on using local products and blending regional cooking styles into a contemporary presentation.

Best Care Cuisine includes breakfast ($5.50 and $7.50), lunch and dinner
($5.50 and $10).

"Midwest built its reputation as "The best care in the air" by offering outstanding customer service. We intend to continue this legacy by providing an inflight dining experience that is second to none."

Timothy E. Hoeksema,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Midwest Airlines

Best Care Cuisine Menu

Note: Best Care Cuisine is provided on most Midwest Airlines flights nationwide, except on West Coast departures and select East Coast departures. Please note that available menu selections vary by flight. Additionally, a limited number of meals is available on any particular flight.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 06:58:50 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on October 01, 2007, 06:54:59 PM
You have to buy it, but they have a real chef who makes it fresh daily. The salad was very big. The veges were all crunchy. The fruit was firm not mushy and the bread was fresh and very tasty. There was enough food that Sam and I split one. The other options were A pulled pork sandwich or a chicken fajita - or something chicken/mexican - can't exactly remember what

Cillaliz, how is Midwest service otherwise? Though I guess with a full tummy life is sweeter.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cillaliz on October 01, 2007, 07:01:16 PM: Quote
Today's Menu

Stuffed Crepes*
With scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese and pork sausage, laced with a white sauce. Served with strawberry yogurt and a fresh fruit cup.
$7.50
Grilled Beef Salad
Grilled beef with balsamic glaze, fresh tomato and buffalo mozzarella over romaine lettuce. Dressed with sun-dried tomato vinaigrette. Served with pesto focaccia and a fresh fruit cup.
$10

Continental Breakfast
Apple cinnamon muffin with brown sugar streusel and cream cheese spread. Served with vanilla yogurt and a fresh fruit cup.
$5.50
Pulled Pork Panini*
Pork slow-braised in apple cider and sage and simmered in homemade barbecue sauce. Paired with a side salad of fresh greens, sprouts, snow peas, mandarin oranges and smoky ranch dressing. Served with a fresh fruit cup.
$10
Soy-Ginger Glazed Salmon Fillet*
With light wasabi cream, Asian noodles and stir-fried vegetables. Served with napa cabbage and spring lettuce salad with Asian vinaigrette.
$10

Grilled Chicken Fajita
With roasted peppers and onions, rolled in a tortilla with avocado lime cream cheese. Served with grilled tomato salsa.
$5.50

Children's Choice**
Ham and cheese sandwich with mayonnaise. Served with honey cheddar snack mix, applesauce and fruit roll-up.
$5.50

* Served hot. Available only on Boeing 717 aircraft.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cillaliz on October 01, 2007, 07:04:27 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 06:58:50 PM
Cillaliz, how is Midwest service otherwise? Though I guess with a full tummy life is sweeter.

It's wonderful. They have classical music playing as you board the plane. The seats are leather and two on a side. Wide enough for Midwesterners who may be a bit wide, lol. They are polite and I've never had a problem. Going through Milwaukee is nice, it's a small quiet and clean airport. The restaurant in the airport is very good.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 07:04:51 PM: Jeanne-WOW!

I'm impressed with the Midwest menu. When I fly I try to take my own meal with me.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cillaliz on October 01, 2007, 07:05:07 PM: And no, I'm not getting a commission, I just like the Airline
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: elmore3003 on October 01, 2007, 07:05:09 PM: According to my MySpace page, DR Cason is online so I assume e is now in AZ with DR Miss Karen.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 07:05:29 PM: I'll take the salmon, thank you.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 07:05:33 PM: I would love to try Levains...

Glad to see that Cilla and Sam arrived safely!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 07:05:43 PM: Cilla you sure are lucky having such a nice eating options when you fly.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 07:06:15 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 07:05:29 PM
I'll take the salmon, thank you.

Me too.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 07:06:42 PM: elmore, thanks. Nice to know Cason & Miss Karen arrived home.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 07:06:52 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on October 01, 2007, 07:04:27 PM
It's wonderful. They have classical music playing as you board the plane. The seats are leather and two on a side. Wide enough for Midwesterners who may be a bit wide, lol. They are polite and I've never had a problem. Going through Milwaukee is nice, it's a small quiet and clean airport. The restaurant in the airport is very good.

I'd call that a rave review. I'll check them out next time I fly. I loathe the cattle-car approach.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cason on October 01, 2007, 07:07:53 PM: Home safe and sound!
It's been a loooooong day. Our flight left JFK on time and my DM and I both fell asleep as best we could. We made it into Phoenix and back up to Prescott with no hitches in the plan. But still...it was just an exhausting travel day.

I think I'm going to sleep well tonight!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 07:08:56 PM: I will also take the salmon. I have heard of Midwest but they do not fly into FArgo yet.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 07:09:12 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 01, 2007, 07:04:51 PM
Jeanne-WOW!

Yes, and I've been doing this for about three years now. I swear it clones itself.

Quote
When I fly I try to take my own meal with me.

Me, too. Too many disappointments. And one IS rather captive.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 07:09:27 PM: WE have Delta Connection, Northworst, United Express and Allegiant
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 07:10:42 PM: Cason, glad to see that you and MissKaren have returned to AZ safely!

Sleep well tonight, you both deserve it...
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 07:10:49 PM: Glad to hear your report, CASON. Yes, exhausting, I'm sure.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cillaliz on October 01, 2007, 07:10:50 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 01, 2007, 07:05:43 PM
Cilla you sure are lucky having such a nice eating options when you fly.

The salmon wasn't an option on my plane. They have a limited number of meals and if they run out they run out. They do apologize about that in advance.

At times Midwest is very expensive, but they have great sales - that's how we got our tickets
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 07:10:54 PM: I'm trying to remember how long it takes to drive to Prescott from Phoenix.

Sleep well.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 07:12:50 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on October 01, 2007, 07:10:50 PM
The salmon wasn't an option on my plane. They have a limited number of meals and if they run out they run out. They do apologize about that in advance.

There you go Jeanne, best to travel with your own food whenever possible. ;D I don't think there was anything else on the menu I could eat.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 07:13:36 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 07:09:12 PM
Yes, and I've been doing this for about three years now. I swear it clones itself.

;D I know what you mean.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 07:15:26 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 01, 2007, 07:12:50 PM
There you go Jeanne, best to travel with your own food whenever possible. ;D I don't think there was anything else on the menu I could eat.

I guess I'll just have to take my personal chef along in the future. He's cute, but he wants sooo much attention! sigh.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 07:15:42 PM: That is great to hear... We dont really get great sales on tickets up here...
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 01, 2007, 07:16:31 PM: Good Evening!

Plateau? What's all this talk about a plateau?

;)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 07:16:38 PM: NOrthworst provides very little on its flights from Fargo, not even coffee!

an outrage for what they charge!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 01, 2007, 07:17:04 PM: OH! I see what you've all been talking about now.

Thank you! :)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 01, 2007, 07:18:23 PM: DR elmore - I'm sorry for misleading you with my post about heading to the Plaza this afternoon. It was purely a musing. However, I was considering going there tonight for the actual event, but...

In any case, I'm glad to know things went well - and thanks for thinking about me.

:)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cillaliz on October 01, 2007, 07:18:53 PM: Well, I am very sleepy. Thanks again to everyone who made our trip such a wonderful time with wonderful surprises and best of all your company. Jose you went above and beyond and I owe you big time.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 01, 2007, 07:19:18 PM: DR Ginny - Ah, so you did mention El Centro in your message. Well... Maybe I can suggest another place sometime later this week for lunch or dinner.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 07:19:20 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 01, 2007, 07:16:31 PM
Good Evening!

Plateau? What's all this talk about a plateau?

;)

We were referring to the raise in your Levain sales commission, I believe.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cillaliz on October 01, 2007, 07:19:52 PM: And we had a great time at both Starfighter and The Brain. I'm so glad I went to see both of them.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cillaliz on October 01, 2007, 07:22:24 PM: The girls were a little hesitant when I walked in but have finally warmed up to me. Boo is on my lap and Callie is curled up sleeping. Time for bed before getting back into the swing of it
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 01, 2007, 07:25:23 PM: In the meantime...

I ended up attending the closing performance of another NYMF show, The Yellow Wood. And it too was at The Acorn Theatre. *And from what I could tell, the one lighting instrument was still out this afternoon. :-\ In any case...

What a truly interesting show - and I mean that in the best possible sense. It centers on a teenage boy with ADD who's having all sorts of identity issues. Although, I felt some of the songs tended to go on a bit too long at times, there were some truly beautiful passages throughout, along with some wonderful lyrics. The one phrase that sticks in my head right now is:

I'd rather be a door than a window.

A couple of ACL alumni were starring in it - Jason Tam and Yuka Takara - which was my main reason for wanting to see the show. Additionally, the totally amazing Randy Blair from DR elmore's beloved Tragic Life of the Singing Nun was also featured. And, of course, the show was directed by B.D. Wong who recently starred in Skip Kennon's Herringbone up at Williamstown this past summer.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 01, 2007, 07:26:21 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 07:19:20 PM
We were referring to the raise in your Levain sales commission, I believe.

:)

Hmm... So, the question is: Do I request to be paid in cash or in cookies? ;)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 07:27:33 PM: Pleasant dreams Cilla!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jrand73 on October 01, 2007, 07:28:36 PM: This is your captain. I am sorry to report that the airplane is broken.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 07:28:36 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 01, 2007, 07:26:21 PM
:)

Hmm... So, the question is: Do I request to be paid in cash or in cookies? ;)

Well, cash is easier to take to the bank...It's difficult to imagine anyone NOT accepting Levain cookies for payment.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jrand73 on October 01, 2007, 07:29:06 PM: DR JOSE - 23,000 posts!

I can hear footsteps behind me.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jrand73 on October 01, 2007, 07:29:20 PM: DR ELMORE thanks so much for the BRAIN photos.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 07:29:47 PM: Quote from: JRand57 on October 01, 2007, 07:28:36 PM
This is your captain. I am sorry to report that the airplane is broken.

From the Words You Do Not Want to Hear Dept.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 07:30:49 PM: Oh, I'm in plateau territory myself.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jane on October 01, 2007, 07:31:35 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 07:15:26 PM
I guess I'll just have to take my personal chef along in the future. He's cute, but he wants sooo much attention! sigh.

;D

'night
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 07:32:00 PM: I just broke down and set up a facebook account..
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 07:32:05 PM: Let's see, if MIS KAREN was here what would she say? Something outrageous, to be sure.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 07:32:38 PM: I see that Jeanne....
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 07:32:51 PM: Good night, Jane.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 07:32:53 PM: Frenzy!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 07:33:10 PM: on the table top?
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 07:34:14 PM: Methinks I'm too tired to write dialogue for MISS KAREN at the moment.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 07:36:01 PM: She is a fun person!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 07:36:38 PM: MISS KAREN's words have energy and gusto--and I, at present, do not.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 07:37:14 PM: Yes, she is. I wish you could meet her, Dakota.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 01, 2007, 07:38:02 PM: It turned out that a bunch of other ACL-ers were their today too to support Jason and Yuka including the one and only Baayork Lee. Not only did we end up sitting next to each other during the show, but we also ended up having dinner afterwards at La Madeleine. And what a dinner it was...

A Wild Mushroom Tarte to start off with, followed by Diver Scallops for Baayork and Duck for me. Tres delicieux! -And we split their Valhrona Chocolate Brioche Bread Pudding for dessert.

We talked and talked and talked about everything and everyone. DR elmore - she passes on her best to you, and the three of us are supposed to get together for dinner next time, OK? ;)

I also took the opportunity to ask her a couple of questions about the original production of A Chorus Line as well as the current revival, and I'm sure many an ear was burning as a result of my queries. I did ask her about something the DR Michael Shayne asked a couple months ago: Why so many people in the original cast did not do anything after their stint in A Chorus Line? Well...

It was a different business then, and for the most part, the original cast members were essentially at the end of their careers - they were getting too old to be the "chorus cuties". The show did not launch their careers. Baayork had already been in ten Broadway show before that. Where was she supposed to go after ACL? Unless another production of The King & I or Flower Drum Song popped up, there was no real place for her on Broadway at that time. Fortunately, for her, since she was Michael's assistant, she's been working ever since, albeit behind the scenes rather than on stage. And the rest of that cast were already Broadway veterans too.

Fast forward to the current revival cast... Yes, there are some Broadway babies in the cast, but there were/are a lot of debuts too. The actor playing Mark just turned 21 a few weeks ago! And many of them have moved on to other projects as a result of being cast in the revival. Different times, different biz.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 07:38:51 PM: She is an energy to be reckoned with! :)

Someday perhaps.... I really enjoy people on this board!

Sparkling personalities!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 07:39:02 PM: I wish you could have seen the two of us at Penn Station last week, each on cell phones, saying, "WHERE ARE YOU??" There were, of course, a gazillion other people there.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 07:39:15 PM: Jeanne, go for four more posts and you will have a new plateau!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 07:39:59 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 07:39:02 PM
I wish you could have seen the two of us at Penn Station last week, each on cell phones, saying, "WHERE ARE YOU??" There were, of course, a gazillion other people there.

I bet that was a riot!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 07:40:23 PM: Not sure if my cell would work in NYC... Is AllTell available there?
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 07:42:17 PM: Query for any H/K:

A friend of mine just got back from London and said that he was rather underwhelmed with the shows he say there, including Les Miz. London used to have such fine theatre. Has that changed or was this a fluke?
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 07:42:47 PM: Regionally the only time i have had probs with my cell is in parts of central Wisconsin and Northeastern MN in the iron range area. I suspect the MN problem might be due to the contour of the land and perhaps the metal.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 07:43:07 PM: Quote from: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 07:39:15 PM
Jeanne, go for four more posts and you will have a new plateau!

Believe me, DC, I'm trying.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 01, 2007, 07:43:27 PM: After dinner, Baayork and I ended up taking the A Train together back uptown. And while on the train we ran into another mutual friend, Max, so there was plenty more catching up to do. And it turns out that Max lives just four blocks from me! "Howdy, neighbor!" -So, hopefully we'll be able to catch up a bit more later too.

All in all, it was a wonderful day and evening.

*And as we settled the check, the waitress at La Madeleine... "Oh! I thought that was you Miss Lee! I'll tell you what - Next time you're in, the champagne is on me!" :)

So, DR elmore - When do you want to get your free champagne? ;)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 07:44:02 PM: I am surprised to hear that. London, IMHO and from what I have heard has always had good shows. Some theatres may have a few lemons but for the most part they should be good. Perhaps this season is different.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 07:44:30 PM: Oh, so close!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 07:44:35 PM: I believe you!

Busy in the library but quiet at circulation tonight
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 07:44:46 PM: There.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 07:44:55 PM: You did it!!

Congrats Jeanne on 2500!!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 07:45:14 PM: Pleasant dreams dear!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 01, 2007, 07:45:50 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 07:42:17 PM
Query for any H/K:

A friend of mine just got back from London and said that he was rather underwhelmed with the shows he say there, including Les Miz. London used to have such fine theatre. Has that changed or was this a fluke?

Sort of a fluke, sort of not.

There are a good chunk of American show running over there right now, so... Additionally, I believe their theatrical "high season" occurs more in the late winter and Spring. Additionally, a lot of the "good theatre" seems to be taking place in the smaller theatre off the main stem.

Where's DR Pogue when we need him? ;)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 07:46:22 PM: Now I can crash.

Good night, everyone!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 07:47:39 PM: Thank you, DC.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 01, 2007, 07:48:11 PM: DR Cillaliz - Again, you're very welcome. It was my pleasure. And I'm sooo glad that DR Samantha had a wonderful first trip to NYC too! *And I got your text this morning too, and now I just need a mailing address.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 07:48:53 PM: Thank you, Jose.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 01, 2007, 07:48:56 PM: DRs Miss Karen and Cason - Welcome home! -And I hope that neither of you has jury duty in the morning like DR Samantha. ;)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 01, 2007, 07:51:37 PM: *And I also have to say that I still think that it's sooooo cool that I'm friends Baayork Lee! -Just living the dream. :)
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cillaliz on October 01, 2007, 07:55:44 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on October 01, 2007, 07:29:47 PM
From the Words You Do Not Want to Hear Dept.

It's better to hear it when you are at the gate and the captain tells you that it will be about 45 minutes so everyone should leave the plane where they will be more comfortable
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Cillaliz on October 01, 2007, 07:57:36 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 01, 2007, 07:48:11 PM
DR Cillaliz - Again, you're very welcome. It was my pleasure. And I'm sooo glad that DR Samantha had a wonderful first trip to NYC too! *And I got your text this morning too, and now I just need a mailing address.

Duh! I'll email it.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: elmore3003 on October 01, 2007, 07:57:43 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 01, 2007, 07:38:02 PM

We talked and talked and talked about everything and everyone. DR elmore - she passes on her best to you, and the three of us are supposed to get together for dinner next time, OK? ;)

Yes! Yes! Yes! I love Baayork! Le's do Chez Napoleon for their fantastic glace maron dessert!

I schlepped your birthday present around today, DR Jose!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: elmore3003 on October 01, 2007, 08:01:05 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 01, 2007, 07:43:27 PM
After dinner, Baayork and I ended up taking the A Train together back uptown. And while on the train we ran into another mutual friend, Max, so there was plenty more catching up to do. And it turns out that Max lives just four blocks from me! "Howdy, neighbor!" -So, hopefully we'll be able to catch up a bit more later too.

All in all, it was a wonderful day and evening.

*And as we settled the check, the waitress at La Madeleine... "Oh! I thought that was you Miss Lee! I'll tell you what - Next time you're in, the champagne is on me!" :)

So, DR elmore - When do you want to get your free champagne? ;)

As soon as I sober up from my two margaritas tonight!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: FJL on October 01, 2007, 08:03:14 PM: Nice Backstage review of Noel's show:

http://www.backstage.com/bso/news_reviews/nyc/review_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003649643
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: MBarnum on October 01, 2007, 08:11:17 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 01, 2007, 05:20:14 PM
I wish MBarnum would return and tell us all is well.

I guess all is well. The gas man came and left, without so much as a sayonara.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 08:12:40 PM: Quote from: TCB on October 01, 2007, 04:20:56 PM
The addition of Nathan Fillion (who I love) was almost enough to make me start watching DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, but not quite.

I still watch, but Nathan PLUS the addition of a gay couple to Wisteria Lane (one of whom is the ever-adorable and funny Tuc Watkins) would DEFINITELY have changed my mind if I had stopped watching.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 08:14:22 PM: Thank you for the warm greetings DRs Singdaw and DakotaCelt.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 08:22:11 PM: I got all of the other bonus features on the MALA NOCHE DVD watched. This included a long (over an hour), indulgent documentary on poet Walt Curtis who wrote the original book that Van Sant based the screenplay on. Filled with pornographic poetry, tours of Portland, Oregon, original artwork (penis-based). Ah, the avant garde!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 08:23:24 PM: I did get around to the season two premiere of DEXTER, and it was just wonderful. How quickly they've drawn me right back into the story with the noose twisting ever-tighter for Dexter.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 08:24:42 PM: Enjoyed the second episode of CHUCK tonight. Really enjoy the cast so much

, but I wasn't quite so sold on the female agent beating up my CIA dreamboat Adam Baldwin.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: TCB on October 01, 2007, 08:24:51 PM: Are there any computer geniuses online tonight. I created a poster for Catholic Community Services today. They asked me if I could e-mail them a copy.

However, I have no idea how to change it to a program they could look at,except possibly a JPG, which I think will distort it. Any way to change a poster program to a document that I could e-mail?
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 01, 2007, 08:26:14 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on October 01, 2007, 07:57:43 PM
Yes! Yes! Yes! I love Baayork! Le's do Chez Napoleon for their fantastic glace maron dessert!

I schlepped your birthday present around today, DR Jose!

Ooohhh... Well... What are you doing tomorrow?

*Although, Baayork is currently directing a show down at the SoHo Playhouse:

Greetings from Yorkville (http://greetingsfromyorkville.com/)

This was a project that Thommie Walsh had been working on for a while before he died earlier this year, and Baayork has stepped in to get it ready for it's off-Broadway debut. She invited me to see the show either Wednesday night (which is their press night) or Thursday night (which is their Opening Night (complete with party). Would you like to go either night? -Or even later in the run?
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 08:26:31 PM: HEROES was another great episode, but like several others here, I haven't warmed to the new Panama-based heroes (yet). (Or was it Honduras?) LOVE the Peter Petrelli story.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 08:28:29 PM: And I thought JOURNEYMAN was sensational tonight. Wonderful story back in time (and easier to follow than last week's tale). For me, this one will be a keeper if it continues to hook me in the upcoming weeks like it did tonight.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 08:29:07 PM: I'll catch up with HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER and CSI: MIAMI tomorrow.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 01, 2007, 08:38:01 PM: DR TCB - Which program did you create the flyer in?
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: elmore3003 on October 01, 2007, 08:38:11 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 01, 2007, 08:26:14 PM
Ooohhh... Well... What are you doing tomorrow?

*Although, Baayork is currently directing a show down at the SoHo Playhouse:

Greetings from Yorkville (http://greetingsfromyorkville.com/)

This was a project that Thommie Walsh had been working on for a while before he died earlier this year, and Baayork has stepped in to get it ready for it's off-Broadway debut. She invited me to see the show either Wednesday night (which is their press night) or Thursday night (which is their Opening Night (complete with party). Would you like to go either night? -Or even later in the run?

Wednesday's out: Noel's show and a birthday party.

When are we doing "Hairspray?"
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 08:42:54 PM: Those were great BRAIN pictures. Thanks for sharing them with us.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: Matt H. on October 01, 2007, 08:43:38 PM: Now, I have a bit of writing to finish up and then I'll head downstairs to bed.

Good night!
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: TCB on October 01, 2007, 08:55:02 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 01, 2007, 08:38:01 PM
DR TCB - Which program did you create the flyer in?

Print Shop - the first time I have ever used it.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: JoseSPiano on October 01, 2007, 08:58:17 PM: Quote from: TCB on October 01, 2007, 08:55:02 PM
Print Shop - the first time I have ever used it.

Hmm... Is there any sort of "Save As" option from the File Menu?

Are you on a Mac or PC?
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 09:02:47 PM: you can import the jpg into a word document...
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 09:03:21 PM: I have a printshop book at home but no computer access
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: TCB on October 01, 2007, 09:03:43 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 01, 2007, 08:58:17 PM
Hmm... Is there any sort of "Save As" option from the File Menu?

Are you on a Mac or PC?

PC
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: TCB on October 01, 2007, 09:05:48 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 01, 2007, 08:58:17 PM
Hmm... Is there any sort of "Save As" option from the File Menu?

Are you on a Mac or PC?

There is a Save as, but it only will save it as a poster file sig, which I doubt the Pope can open.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 09:15:26 PM: Do you have word??
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: TCB on October 01, 2007, 09:18:25 PM: Quote from: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 09:15:26 PM
Do you have word??

Nope, which is part of the problem
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: TCB on October 01, 2007, 09:18:54 PM: I will check back in the morning.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: td on October 01, 2007, 09:37:02 PM: Quote from: TCB on October 01, 2007, 09:18:54 PM
I will check back in the morning.

And I will ~~cover your back~~ check back, too.
Title: Re:GOODBYE NEW YORK, NEW YORK, HELLO LA, LA
Post by: DakotaCelt on October 01, 2007, 09:52:26 PM: Since it is almost time ot close the library up. I bid goodbye until tomorrow. Take care~!