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Title: BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 12:18:41 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes raved about the birthday, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they didn't make the birthday bash and are now flogging themselves, like Judge Turpin.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 12:20:43 AM
And the word of the day is: EXCURSUS!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 12:30:10 AM
The evening birthday cake was entirely different than the afternoon Parisienne cake.  I don't know what the evening cake was called, other than cake.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 12:30:42 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HAWAII TIME!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 12:31:13 AM
DR TCB:  I was born in 1948.  But I don't look a day over 40.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 12:31:30 AM
I'm still quite full.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 12:31:49 AM
A decade over 40, maybe....but definitely not a day.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 12:32:17 AM
Julie and Nick are friends and had just come from a screening of Nick's John Ford documentary - Julie wrote it.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 12:32:43 AM
Will we never get to page sixty-five?
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Miss Karen on December 09, 2007, 12:32:46 AM
Happy Belated Birthday, BK!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 12:32:53 AM
I mean page two.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 12:33:17 AM
And I loved my fish sticks, dear reader Miss Karen.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: FJL on December 09, 2007, 12:33:46 AM
Ron - I type somewhat slowly, so I hadn't seen your post concurring about the deletion until after I had posted the gaslight post.

:)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 12:34:11 AM
I'm not quite ready for bed yet - but in case I haven't mentioned it - BEST BIRTHDAY EVER!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 12:34:37 AM
I'll be watching the DVD again in the morning.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 12:34:50 AM
Ron - I type somewhat slowly, so I hadn't seen your post concurring about the deletion until after I had posted the gaslight post.

:)


Get Skip, or Jose, to show you the button on the keyboard that makes the typing go faster.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 12:35:00 AM
I must say, the Brain footage looked rather spectacular.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 12:35:23 AM
And that birthday thing I'd given to Jane way back when - that really got to me.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 12:35:31 AM
Will we never get to page sixty-five?

Somehow....today....I think not.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Tomovoz on December 09, 2007, 12:36:25 AM
Maybe favourite Gene Pitney songs:

If I Didn't Have a Dime to Play the Jukebox.
It Hurts To Be in Love
Trans Canada Highway
I'm Gonna Be Strong
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 12:36:35 AM
Ron - I type somewhat slowly, so I hadn't seen your post concurring about the deletion until after I had posted the gaslight post.

:)

And the board was closed while I pondered how to explain Reservoir Courting to you.

der Brucer
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 12:36:53 AM
Well, it's been quite the year for you, Bruce.  Who knew, a year ago, what the next one would have in store for you?
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Miss Karen on December 09, 2007, 12:36:59 AM
And the word of the day is: EXCURSUS!

There are no excursus for how we all forgot your birthday yesterday, bk..

But I'll try.. You see it's just that crazy time of year, with the holidays and all, so it's easy and understandable how dates can slip up on folks and then pass before they even realize it. That's what happened with all us HHWers. We simply forgot.

So on behalf of the entire HHW family -- HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, BK!!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 12:37:06 AM
Did you even suspect such a year?
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Tomovoz on December 09, 2007, 12:37:16 AM
and of course he wrote:

Rubber Ball
He's A Rebel
Today's Teardrops
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: FJL on December 09, 2007, 12:37:26 AM
I believe Ms. Kirgo also worked on a sitcom called "Another Day," which didn't last nearly long enough - but I really loved it, and its theme song runs through my head at least once a week, if not more often.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: TCB on December 09, 2007, 12:37:52 AM
Good night, everyone.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Miss Karen on December 09, 2007, 12:38:48 AM
And I loved my fish sticks, dear reader Miss Karen.

In my best Texas drawal: "Whot iz it, feesh?"
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Tomovoz on December 09, 2007, 12:38:54 AM
And again - goodnight from OZ.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Miss Karen on December 09, 2007, 12:39:55 AM
There are no excursus for how we all forgot your birthday yesterday, bk..

But I'll try.. You see it's just that crazy time of year, with the holidays and all, so it's easy and understandable how dates can slip up on folks and then pass before they even realize it. That's what happened with all us HHWers. We simply forgot.

So on behalf of the entire HHW family -- HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, BK!!

If it'll make you feel any better:   Early Happy 61st Birthday BK!!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 12:40:00 AM
I believe Ms. Kirgo also worked on a sitcom called "Another Day," which didn't last nearly long enough - but I really loved it, and its theme song runs through my head at least once a week, if not more often.

She and her sister Dinah did some sitcom stuff back in the 80s....like "Golden Girls" and "The Facts of Life."  :)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Edisaurus on December 09, 2007, 12:40:13 AM
I hope I can see the John Ford documentary without buying a 300 lb dvd box set.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: FJL on December 09, 2007, 12:40:15 AM
Der B - I assume the courting rituals at the reservoir are similar to those described by Jane Powell in the Goin' Courtin' number in SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, right?
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 12:40:25 AM
Page 2 already?

I hadn't even got warmed up on page 1.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Edisaurus on December 09, 2007, 12:40:51 AM
She talked about The Facts of Life, and One Day at a Time.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 12:41:54 AM
Der B - I assume the courting rituals at the reservoir are similar to those described by Jane Powell in the Goin' Courtin' number in SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, right?


Or the Village People's "Y.M.C.A."
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Miss Karen on December 09, 2007, 12:42:23 AM
I'm still quite full.

Of feesh sticks?
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 12:42:29 AM
So, Amy, the DVD was a success!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Edisaurus on December 09, 2007, 12:42:57 AM
the Goin' Courtin' number in SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS

with lyrics by Mr. Johnny Mercer!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 12:43:44 AM
Of feesh sticks?


Y-o-u  a-r-e  g-e-t-t-i-n-g  V-E-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-Y s-l-e-e-p-y.....!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 12:44:27 AM
with lyrics by Mr. Johnny Mercer!


Of the Savannah Mercers!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 12:44:41 AM
In Georgia....
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 12:44:58 AM
...a Southren boy.....
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 12:45:26 AM
Not a YANKEE!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Edisaurus on December 09, 2007, 12:45:39 AM
So, Amy, the DVD was a success!

Hooray!

Thanks to all the DR's who gave us their photos, and to Arnold M. Brockman and Elmore for providing musical inspiration!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Miss Karen on December 09, 2007, 12:45:52 AM
Well, since the par-tay is over, guess the birthday frenzy is officially over and I can go get some sleep -- and have visions of Page 70 dancing in my head....*sigh*
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: FJL on December 09, 2007, 12:46:11 AM
Good night, all.  I can't remember the last time I was up this early.  :)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Miss Karen on December 09, 2007, 12:46:59 AM
Y-o-u  a-r-e  g-e-t-t-i-n-g  V-E-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-Y s-l-e-e-p-y.....!

 :P  Don't make me come out there and snatch you bald-headed....
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 12:47:30 AM
Good night, all.  I can't remember the last time I was up this early.  :)


You call this "early"?

Wait an hour and it will be late...
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 12:48:27 AM
:P  Don't make me come out there and snatch you bald-headed....


I'll take hair for hair!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 12:48:46 AM
Won't THAT be a sorry sight!?
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Edisaurus on December 09, 2007, 12:48:58 AM
Time for me to shuffle off to dreamland. I must say that the bed in this hotel is the most comfy hotel bed I've ever slept on. It is like sleeping on a big, downy pillow. Ahhhhh....
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 12:49:47 AM
Bruce, I offered to sing "Not While I'm Around", but nobody else thought it sounded like a good idea.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 12:50:13 AM
It sounds good to me in my head.  Especially when I'm singing along with a recording of it.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 12:50:47 AM
And it sounds great in my parking garage a capella.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Edisaurus on December 09, 2007, 12:51:31 AM
Thanks again for bringing the Brain CD's to the book signing, bk!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 12:51:35 AM
Time for me to shuffle off to dreamland. I must say that the bed in this hotel is the most comfy hotel bed I've ever slept on. It is like sleeping on a big, downy pillow. Ahhhhh....

Imagine it's a huge, fluffy cloud up here way above Mt.Olympus.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 12:52:06 AM
Man!  They're scurrying away like roaches when the lights come on.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 12:52:37 AM
They're running out on us like rats from a pack of feral cats.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 12:53:05 AM
They are hieing themselves hence like a group of Shakespearean extras.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 12:54:30 AM
I gotta tell you.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 12:54:34 AM
LA TIMES (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/business/la-fi-strike9dec09,0,781071.story?coll=la-home-center)

Quote
In Hollywood, the fade to black begins
By Rachel Abramowitz, Maria Elena Fernandez and Meg James, Los Angeles Times Staff Writers
December 9, 2007

Like a rolling blackout, Hollywood is shutting down.

Fallout from Friday's collapse of negotiations for a new contract between writers and studios will in the weeks and months ahead leave audiences with dwindling entertainment choices.

If the five-week-long strike by the Writers Guild of America continues, it's also poised to affect the awards season, the annual ritual of self-congratulation and promotion that runs through the winter.

And in short order, both the television networks and the movie studios will begin to suffer financial pain as the lack of original content prompts viewers to flee -- with advertisers not far behind.

...

(much more good reading)

der Brucer
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 12:55:19 AM
They're just going off and living us here to fend for ourselves.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 12:56:19 AM
I would say that the last decade was overall an extremely creative one for me, but also an extremely difficult one in many other ways.  I'm hoping and praying that the next ten years are not only creatively fulfilling and wonderful, but that the difficulties of the last ten years will all become positives and that things will be easier in that regard - I'm ready for things to be easier.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 12:56:22 AM
How in heck can we be on page 3 when I wasn't even warmed up to page 2?
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 12:57:00 AM
Is this what was happening all day yesterday?
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 12:57:13 AM
Already on page three - wow.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 12:57:15 AM
Are these pages being filled more quickly?

Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 12:57:29 AM
Will we never get to page four?
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 12:57:57 AM
Der B - I assume the courting rituals at the reservoir are similar to those described by Jane Powell in the Goin' Courtin' number in SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, right?

Well, sometimes the Sabine women bit comes into play (and it's off to the Rambles....)

der Brucer
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 12:58:41 AM
I'm way too full.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 12:59:05 AM
I would say that the last decade was overall an extremely creative one for me, but also an extremely difficult one in many other ways.  I'm hoping and praying that the next ten years are not only creatively fulfilling and wonderful, but that the difficulties of the last ten years will all become positives and that things will be easier in that regard - I'm ready for things to be easier.


One thing is for sure.  At the end of the next decade, Bruce....we will be having your 70th Birthday Bash!

And then, but only then, should you start thinking that you might very nearly be approaching a time when you'll be past your prime....
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 12:59:15 AM
I guess if I'd left yesterday open, we might just have gotten to the number one spot given that we're already on page three here.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 01:00:04 AM
It's nearly 1 a.m.

Only two more hours to go until the end of Bruce's birthday in Hawaii.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 01:01:17 AM
Perhaps for your 70th, we can charter a plane to depart LA at, oh say, 9 p.m., party on the plane for the several hours it takes to get to Oahu, and then continue partying in Hawaii.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 01:02:20 AM
Can you feel 70 nippin' at your rear end already?


I sorta can....
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 01:02:57 AM
From the deafening silence, I'd say I've become what the French call "de trop".

Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 01:03:52 AM
Edisaurus must have dropped off while she was still logged on.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 01:04:07 AM
DER BRUCER must be napping.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 01:04:23 AM
BK must be rummaging for a bicarb.....
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 01:05:25 AM
From the deafening silence, I'd say I've become what the French call "de trop".



There are still some rats left onboard the ship.

der Brucer
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 01:05:34 AM
If I had to make a wager, I'd bet Miss Karen was having a nightmare of being chased by an angry primate with a sign that reads "Monkey Cake?  I'll GIVE YOU MONKEY CAKE"!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 01:06:18 AM
There are still some rats left onboard the ship.

der Brucer


The feral cats are sleepin' on the job!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 01:06:44 AM
What's Woody doing right now, der Brucer?

Is he zonked for the duration?
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 01:07:53 AM
Oddly enough, I'm experiencing some slight delays in posting time....I press post and it's taking too long, IMO, for the post to "post."

Maybe my IP is doing some early Sunday a.m. maintenance.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 01:08:43 AM
Only five more posts and we'll be on page 4.

Only four more, actually.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 01:09:00 AM
Make that three more.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 01:09:27 AM
Anybody up for two more?

Anyone?
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 01:09:52 AM
I could be halfway to page 5 if these posts "posted" faster.  Sheesh!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 01:10:14 AM
I think this one will fill the page.

I do think so.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 01:10:29 AM
And now it's on to page 5.


PAGE 4
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Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 01:12:13 AM
Bruce and der Brucer....adieu.  I'm toast.  It's time to lay my bones down for another period of regeneration.

Laters!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 01:20:55 AM
What's Woody doing right now, der Brucer?

Is he zonked for the duration?

Yup. He came home from work at 10:30, cooked dinner, and went to bed, with Fletcher close behind. Mikey and the blonds are napping as I surf and post.

der Brucer
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 01:21:44 AM
It's time to lay my bones down for another period of regeneration.


Doctor Who style!

der Brucer
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: singdaw on December 09, 2007, 03:11:49 AM
DR Tomovoz - sorry to read about your Fosca.  Sounds like things will be OK, though.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: singdaw on December 09, 2007, 03:12:15 AM
{{{{{DR DakotaCelt}}}}}
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: singdaw on December 09, 2007, 03:12:50 AM
DR DaNiece - Congratulations on your new HHW status!!!!   :)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: singdaw on December 09, 2007, 03:13:44 AM
Perhaps DR Edisaurus can post a link to the DVD so that those who didn't get notified by email can take a gander?
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Post by: singdaw on December 09, 2007, 03:16:54 AM
Many many thanks to DRs Jeanne and Edisaurus for doing a bang-up job with the whole project!

Herding HHWers is like herding cats!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: singdaw on December 09, 2007, 03:42:24 AM
And it sounds like DR Adriana Patti and her mother did a most excellent job in organizing the festivities.... Brava!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 10:04:37 AM
Good morning, good day, how are you this beautiful day?  I awoke to an e-mail from Donald Feltham saying they site was down.  I went to the site and it was down.  Down, baby, down.  So, I called our host and got the machine, which said they're only open Monday to Friday - I pushed the number for tech support and left a message, then sent an e-mail to their support team, hoping they'd at least check in.  Just got an e back saying the problem has been resolved (server down for at least six hours, it would seem), so all's well that ends well - happily someone was there checking messages and e-mails.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 10:05:00 AM
Will we never get to page five?
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 10:05:51 AM
We've got us six hours to make up for.  I'm putting on some rouge and eyeliner to make up for six hours, since six hours likes gaudy makeup.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 10:06:23 AM
Of course, there's sixty-something pages for some people to catch up on.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 10:06:35 AM
I am my own frenzy.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 10:07:00 AM
I will single-handedly take us to page five.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 10:09:54 AM
Just got "too many connections" so I wrote them again.  They must be having severe server hiccups - but we haven't had that sort of problem for over a year, so I won't annoy them too much.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: singdaw on December 09, 2007, 10:10:17 AM
***SAFE & EASY TRAVEL VIBES***[/size][/color]
to DR Edisaurus & DH Greg!!![/size][/color]
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 10:10:27 AM
I had a pretty good night's sleep - fell right asleep and didn't get up once through the night.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Danise on December 09, 2007, 10:10:50 AM
What's wrong with the board?   I've been trying to get on all morning.  And when I just got on a moment ago, it said "To many connections" and I couldn't post.

Did we blow the board up with posts last night?  :)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: singdaw on December 09, 2007, 10:10:53 AM
***ADVANCE DENTAL VIBES***[/size][/color]
to DR Ron Pulliam!!![/size][/color]
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 10:11:35 AM
They just assured me in their snarky way (they never apologize for anything) that things are fine now.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Danise on December 09, 2007, 10:12:40 AM
Bruce, Just so you know, I've been getting "Can not find web site" messages all morning.   I couldn't even see the board until now.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Danise on December 09, 2007, 10:13:30 AM
I hope you had a wonderful Birthday!!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Danise on December 09, 2007, 10:14:13 AM
They just assured me in their snarky way (they never apologize for anything) that things are fine now.

Good!  I'm so glad.  
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Kerry on December 09, 2007, 10:16:06 AM
I'm glad you had such a good day.  My, what a frenzy!

I am pleased (and no doubt you are too) to say that you are hung.  I finally got the photo you sent framed and on my wall.   You are near Jason Graae and under Kim Novak.
 
You maybe hung in other ways, but we we won't go into that on the Sabbath!  ;)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2007, 10:18:48 AM
Good Morning!  Good Afternoon!

I'm up, I'm up... And it seems like the site it back up again too.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2007, 10:20:42 AM
In the meantime, I headed up the street to get a copy of today's New York Times, and have been educating and entertaining myself over the past couple of hours.  *The Magazine's "The 7th Annual Year In Ideas" feature is quite fascinating.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2007, 10:22:19 AM
DR Ron Pulliam - 40 what?

;)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 10:24:15 AM
Danise, scroll up - the site was down for about six hours.  It's been fixed, according to our host.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 10:24:29 AM
Are we STILL on page four?
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 10:24:42 AM
Nope, we're on page five.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 10:24:55 AM
Will we never get to page six?
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on December 09, 2007, 10:25:11 AM
And the word of the day is: EXCURSUS!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  FABLE

(from The Light In The Piazza)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 10:25:31 AM
I wonder if I'll achieve 33,000 postings today - and the board is in spitting distance of 400,000, which is pretty amazing.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2007, 10:26:10 AM
So... Were ham chunks served last night?

;)

Seriously, it sounds like everyone - especially BK - had a wonderful time last night.  And it's nice to know that those of us who were not able to attend in person, were able to be there in spirit and "in cyber".
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 10:26:25 AM
Welcome nineteen GUESTS!  Guess they all burst through the door in one fell swoop.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on December 09, 2007, 10:27:14 AM
And At His Birthday Bash BK had EGG ROLES

Has Anyone Acted A Part As An Egg?

Joe Egg,Maybe?
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 10:29:35 AM
We usually average four to five thousand hits a day, sometimes a bit more - yesterday we had just under fourteen thousand hits.  While it was our second highest day of posting, it was also our fourth highest day, views-wise, and that could conceivably change to third if people go back to read the plethora of postings from yesterday.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: S. Woody White on December 09, 2007, 10:31:41 AM
And it sounds great in my parking garage a capella.
Scares off the burglars, does it?
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2007, 10:34:11 AM
In other news...

Our landlord has been working on refurbishing the exterior of the building over the past couple of weeks.  Well, she's been having the work done on the weekends, starting around 8:00am Saturday and Sunday morning.  Well, I guess they started on the top floor - with the aid of some scaffolding - and have been working their way down.  This morning, they were working on the ground floor, street level... right outside my windows and bedroom door.  And, yes, they started at 8:00am.

Alas, it was not the noise that first woke me up, it was the smell of something chemical.  At first I thought the gas was leaking, then after hearing some scraping and scuffing outside, I realized it the was stuff they were using to clean the concrete off with before they started touching up the grout/cement/whatever it's called.  -And there's a proper term for that too - capping - ???  In any case...

I then got out of bed, and opened my bedroom door in order to help the fumes circulate.  Then they started repainting the window casings and the door.  More fumes.  Ugh!

So, I got up again, drowsily made my way to the kitchen, and started making breakfast.  And then since our own internet was down this morning, I headed out to get a copy of the Times.  Then once our internet was back up, I found that HHW was down, so...

But the fumes have dissipated, and all is well on the 'net now.  :)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: S. Woody White on December 09, 2007, 10:36:25 AM
What's Woody doing right now, der Brucer?

Is he zonked for the duration?
Yep.

I gets me rest while I can.

If you can call sleeping around a bulky, 125 pound Dalmatian restful.  Dang, he takes up a lot of space on the bed.

And he insists on cuddling.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Danise on December 09, 2007, 10:38:35 AM
Ok, I'm pretty caught up.  I've read notes and went back at least ten pages on posts from last night.

I fell asleep in front of the computer last night.    
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ginny on December 09, 2007, 10:38:52 AM
Sunday afternoon greetings!  Since I lost most of yesterday to my headache, DH Richard "excused" me from church today and I've already gotten a lot done, holiday-wise.  Finally found time to do my online shopping and make a Christmas stocking for Rob's girlfriend (don't be too impressed, I just bought a plain one and ironed on some decorations).

I've also started decorating the piano with my angel collection and have imported some Christmas CDs to iTunes for my iPod.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jrand73 on December 09, 2007, 10:39:05 AM
I thunk at furst we haz busted the inner net.  But itz ok now.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Danise on December 09, 2007, 10:39:40 AM
Yep.

I gets me rest while I can.

If you can call sleeping around a bulky, 125 pound Dalmatian restful.  Dang, he takes up a lot of space on the bed.

And he insists on cuddling.

I know EXACTLY what you mean.  I have both Bear and Sheena in bed with me.  Bear snores.  
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2007, 10:40:58 AM
Hmm... I think I need and should out for a bit, and get some fresh, non-cleaning-solution-, non-paint-fumed air into my lungs.   Yeah... I think that would be a good idea.


Laters...
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 10:42:21 AM
And that birthday thing I'd given to Jane way back when - that really got to me.

Aww, that really got to me :)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ginny on December 09, 2007, 10:42:23 AM
BK - I'm so pleased that yesterday was your Best Birthday Ever and that you liked your HHW surprise DVD!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: S. Woody White on December 09, 2007, 10:42:51 AM
...I then got out of bed, and opened my bedroom door in order to help the fumes circulate....
Nice of you, to share with your apartment mates!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: S. Woody White on December 09, 2007, 10:44:12 AM
Fletcher doesn't snore.  The noises he makes come from the other end.

 :P
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Danise on December 09, 2007, 10:45:03 AM
Fletcher doesn't snore.  The noises he makes come from the other end.

 :P

I wasn't going to mention that.  ;D
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: S. Woody White on December 09, 2007, 10:49:31 AM
I just went to check on the dogs and der Brucer.  Der Brucer is feeling seasick.

Apparently, Fletcher got up from by bed (where he'd been sleeping), moved in with der B, and after arranging himself got the hick-ups.

And when he gets the hick-ups, the entire bed quakes.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: S. Woody White on December 09, 2007, 10:52:39 AM
I need to get myself some nice, warming food, to prepare for tonight.  One of our regular cart wranglers got himself fired because he skipped work on Friday, so my work hours for today have been shifted so I can substitute as a cartwrangler this evening.

Also, need to dress warmly.

Sweatshirt?  Check!
Scarf?  Check!
Knit cap?  Check!
Nice warm coat?  Check!
Mittens?

Uh, mittens?

Der Brucer, can I borrow your mittens?
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DaNiece on December 09, 2007, 10:53:16 AM
Hello everyone,

DR Singdaw, thanks! I have to confess ... I love reading your posts. You make me laugh with all of your wit.

DR Tom - favorite Gene Pitney songs - Town without pity, It hurts to be in love, I'm gonna be strong, Looking through the eyes of red.

DR Danise - nice to see you on.

DR bk - in your honor your HHW God's blew up the board!!!! Did anyone wish you a Happy Birthday?

I wanted to jump on and jump off -- it's game day!

Have a great day. Take care.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 10:55:28 AM
Hooray!

Thanks to all the DR's who gave us their photos, and to Arnold M. Brockman and Elmore for providing musical inspiration!

The music was great, from beginning to end the DVD was fantastic!  Keith & I watched it twice, I'm sure I'll be watching it again.  It was funny, touching, and a few moments brought tears to my eyes.  
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: FJL on December 09, 2007, 11:04:03 AM
Been getting rid of lots of clutter, but finding to my surprise how much STUFF I really want to keep for sentimental value.  I'll have to be tougher on myself about throwing things out.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jrand73 on December 09, 2007, 11:04:13 AM
Doesn't MR BK have a birthday sometime this month?
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 11:05:34 AM
We've got us six hours to make up for.  I'm putting on some rouge and eyeliner to make up for six hours, since six hours likes gaudy makeup.

Keith said to tell you there is no sympathy in this house.  He got only 2-3 hours of sleep and I didn't get much more.  

I guess we were overly jazzed about your big day ;)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: FJL on December 09, 2007, 11:05:37 AM
Is post #9500 a milestone?  I'd guess probably not, right?
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: FJL on December 09, 2007, 11:06:52 AM
Page 6 gossip dance

Blah! Blah! Blah! Blah! (a Spring Awakening reference)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: FJL on December 09, 2007, 11:07:50 AM
Will we never reach page 45?
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Danise on December 09, 2007, 11:08:07 AM
Hi DaNiece!  Give everyone a hug for me!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 11:09:48 AM
We usually average four to five thousand hits a day, sometimes a bit more - yesterday we had just under fourteen thousand hits.  While it was our second highest day of posting, it was also our fourth highest day, views-wise, and that could conceivably change to third if people go back to read the plethora of postings from yesterday.

I still have 10 pages or, beginning with page 31, so to go back and read.  
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 11:12:09 AM
Yesterday's postings were too much fun.  I've put away all presents, and later I'll break open this humungous John Ford at Fox box set (I mean this thing must weigh ten pounds) - 29 movies, a book, and Nick's documentary all housed in a huge box.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 11:12:54 AM
I wonder if we'll achieve 400,000 posts today - then it's on to a half-million, baby.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 11:13:38 AM
I feel younger than springtime and older than Methusala all at once.  Who in HELL was Methusala anyway?  What did he have to do with old?
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: FJL on December 09, 2007, 11:16:33 AM
Methusala seems to have made his way into some famous theatre songs, hasn't he, though?
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Michael on December 09, 2007, 11:17:01 AM
I had a hard time logging onto the site this morning. Anyone else have this problem?
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 11:17:31 AM
I know EXACTLY what you mean.  I have both Bear and Sheena in bed with me.  Bear snores.  


Sherlock is versatile.  He never stays with anything long.  He alternates between snores, grunts, kicks & cuddles.  He periodically  gets up and flops back down into us. And Keith says "heaven help you if you get up to go to the bathroom".

He is cuddly, so cuddly in fact there have been many a night I woke Keith up to get the big cuddly dog off me so I could move. ;D
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: FJL on December 09, 2007, 11:17:32 AM
It Ain't Necessarily So
Razzle Dazzle
Past My Prime
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: FJL on December 09, 2007, 11:18:19 AM
All have great Methusaleh mentions
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Danise on December 09, 2007, 11:18:27 AM
I thought I heard Santa coming down the street.  Every year the Fire Department goes around with Santa on a Fire truck but I guess this time it was a real emergency.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 11:19:26 AM
Fletcher doesn't snore.  The noises he makes come from the other end.

 :P

 ;D  The one thing Sherlock doesn't do.  We won't trade our nightly routine with yours & Danise's.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: FJL on December 09, 2007, 11:21:44 AM
Methsualeh also rhymes with Bruce-aleh.

Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 11:22:17 AM

And when he gets the hick-ups, the entire bed quakes.

;DI forgot about those. Sherlock's a wee bit gentler, or our bed doesn't shake as much.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 11:23:22 AM
Jose, stay away from those fumes as much as possible.  I would be gasping for air by now.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: brian on December 09, 2007, 11:27:00 AM
I took me a while to get on, but that gave me time to remember.....A very merry unbirthday to you, to you/A very merry unbirthday to you, to you/So blow the candles out BK and make your wish come true/A very merry unbirthday to you! ... I think acc. to what Xtians call the OT(cant remember which book, probably Genesis), Methusalah lived about a thousand years, or as Sporting Life sings NINE hundred years..and we know what SL thought of that.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jrand73 on December 09, 2007, 11:33:23 AM
NHK Cup Ice Skating today on ESPN or ESPN2 at 4 p.m. EST (Taped).  I haven't read the results, so I don't know who wins!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 11:52:08 AM
Ron, I was also born in 1948, only I don’t look a day over 17.  Maybe I should update my avatar.

Bruce, shall I update my avatar?  The one of me as a blond was originally at your request.  If I update I’ll go brunette.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jeanne on December 09, 2007, 11:52:31 AM
Hello, everyone!

Glad to see HHW is back up and running. Yes, I, too, tried to log on earlier.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 11:55:02 AM
Dear Michael Shayne - I posted about the problems with the site a few pages ago :)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jeanne on December 09, 2007, 11:55:16 AM
I want to say a big MWAH!! to everyone who helped with the DVD. You were great! Truly, any time I needed assistance there was a DR there, happy to help.

Special thanks to Singdaw, George, Arnold, derBrucer, and, of course, MULTITUDINOUS THANKS to EDISAURUS!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jeanne on December 09, 2007, 11:56:05 AM
Must dash.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 11:59:36 AM
Bruce, BEST WISHES AND VIBES THE YEARS TO COME WILL BE CREATIVELY FULFILLING, WONDERFUL & EASIER![/size]
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 12:01:54 PM
DR Adriana Patti, a big thank you and kudos to you and your mother for giving Bruce a party to remember!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 12:04:48 PM

DB, the Missing Persons reports are usually on the mountain, not where I hike.  There was a suicide along the trail once, fortunately I missed that.

JRand, cute photo yesterday of your sweet girl.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 12:04:59 PM
It's very windy out, but the sky is blue and I am not.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jrand73 on December 09, 2007, 12:05:02 PM
DRJANE - I like your avatar!!!

And thanks to DRs EDISAURUS and GREG and DR ADRIANNAPATTI and her Mom and DRS GEORGE and SINGDAW and everyone else who helped make yesterday the Best Birthday Ever for MR BK.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 12:05:27 PM
Will we never get to page seven?
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 12:05:46 PM
Where did MattH disappear to?  And elmore?
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jrand73 on December 09, 2007, 12:06:30 PM



JRand, cute photo yesterday of your sweet girl.


Thanks.  She liked the snow a few days ago much more than she is liking the thunderstorms of today.  ;D
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 12:14:02 PM
It's very windy out, but the sky is blue and I am not.

We are on the phone with Keith's mother.  She just gave us the same weather report. :)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 12:16:20 PM
Why, thank you JRand.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Kerry on December 09, 2007, 12:25:24 PM
Been getting rid of lots of clutter, but finding to my surprise how much STUFF I really want to keep for sentimental value.  I'll have to be tougher on myself about throwing things out.

That is one of my biggest problems and has been for a lifetime!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Danise on December 09, 2007, 12:27:59 PM
I think we all owe DR Edisaurus and  Jeanne a big round of applause for doing the DVD.   ;D
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: S. Woody White on December 09, 2007, 12:29:23 PM
Re: last night's birthday dinner.

There's a lot of discussion on the foodie sites lately about the growing trend of going to restaurants and ordering a lot of small plates, appetizers really, and sharing.  Restaurateurs and chefs are finding their customers really enjoy this kind of plating, and are encouraging it more and more.

Without knowing what was planned for our esteemed one's dinner, I pointed out on one of the boards that Chinese restaurants have always been this kind of experience.

So, cheers to our esteemed BK (and the Pattis mere et fille) for leaping to the forefront of trendy dining!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: S. Woody White on December 09, 2007, 12:30:37 PM
I hope it doesn't rain tonight.  I don't enjoy working in the rain.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 12:36:27 PM
I bet-clear sky wishes for SWW
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: elmore3003 on December 09, 2007, 12:36:49 PM
Where did MattH disappear to?  And elmore?

Well, elmore spent around an hour between 7:30 and 8:30 this morning  trying to log on and then went off to Toyland.  When I got back about 30 minutes ago, I emailed a lot of folk, as you asked, to tell them the site was down.

Silly me!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 12:45:41 PM
DR elmore- ;D  You are so cute.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: S. Woody White on December 09, 2007, 01:00:40 PM
Time to get to work.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 01:03:48 PM
I shall shortly be on my way to the Alex Theatre to see The Nutcracker, after which I shall return.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 01:04:08 PM
I should go for a walk now the ice has melted.  I'm having trouble getting motivated.  I'll clean up around here some first and then go.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 01:04:35 PM
And by the end of this evening, we should have two count them two video clips on You Tube from the LACC The Brain From Planet X.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 01:05:12 PM
And I heard from Brunel University that the show was a huge success and everyone loved it, and they, too, will be posting some clips on You Tube in the near future.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 01:05:18 PM
 :D
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 01:05:31 PM
Only 1800 more posts to achieve a new record.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ginny on December 09, 2007, 01:11:56 PM
There's another batch of caramel corn in the oven, so it should start smelling good around here soon!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 01:15:56 PM
I want some of Bruce's chocolate cake & some of Ginny's caramel corn.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Matt H. on December 09, 2007, 01:20:04 PM
NHK Cup Ice Skating today on ESPN or ESPN2 at 4 p.m. EST (Taped).  I haven't read the results, so I don't know who wins!

I do know the results, but I won't say a word (or type a thing).
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Matt H. on December 09, 2007, 01:21:34 PM
Good afternoon!

I tried for a couple of hours this morning to log on but as the server was down, it was impossible. We had a very mild day here. Warm enough to go without the heat on and even warmer temps are promised for tomorrow.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Matt H. on December 09, 2007, 01:22:36 PM
So happy to read about bk's wonderful 60th birthday bash. Did the inordinately large number of posts and hits cause the server breakdown, I wonder?
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Matt H. on December 09, 2007, 01:23:32 PM
I have spent all afternoon with LOST. I watched six episodes this afternoon (Getting ready to start # 12 when I go back down. This is one of the best shows on television, bar none.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Matt H. on December 09, 2007, 01:25:05 PM
Only one of the six episodes I watched this afternoon had a commentary, and it was a very good one with Evangeline Lilly, Josh Holloway, and producer/writer Carlton Cuse talking seriously about the episode and their approach to their craft. Most enjoyable and eons ahead of the jokey, silly back-and-forth in the first commentary with different participants.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Matt H. on December 09, 2007, 01:25:52 PM
I will continue with LOST tonight, but at 9 I will make a segue to DEXTER and watch it "live." Since there are no commercials, that makes it easy.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ginny on December 09, 2007, 01:29:57 PM
I want some of Bruce's chocolate cake & some of Ginny's caramel corn.

About half of this batch will become gift bags for a craft/talent auction tomorrow evening - c'mon with me and bid on one!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 01:31:29 PM
OK, sounds like fun.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Matt H. on December 09, 2007, 01:43:54 PM
Heading down now to clean my bathroom and then back to the den for more viewing.

WBBL.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: TCB on December 09, 2007, 02:01:58 PM
My continuing thoughts and prayers to DakotaCelt.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DearReaderLaura on December 09, 2007, 02:36:51 PM
I am glad to read that BK's Birthday Bash was a wonderful success, both in person and by internet.

I went to bed around 8 or so last night, so there were many many pages to catch up on. At first I wondered if we broke the server with so many posts!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DearReaderLaura on December 09, 2007, 02:37:09 PM
I am glad your head is feeling better, DR Ginny.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 02:48:03 PM
I feel younger than springtime and older than Methusala all at once.  Who in HELL was Methusala anyway?  What did he have to do with old?

He was Noah's Grandpappy amd lived to be 969 years of age - a Bibical record (Beat out his relative Adam who only managed 930 years.)

So, dear bk, to set a record you must continue to post the notes for another 909 years.

der Brucer
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ginny on December 09, 2007, 02:59:37 PM
Thank you, DR Laura.  I think it just had too many things rolling around in it that I was worried about getting done.  Now that I've completed some of them, I feel a lot better.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 02:59:55 PM

Der Brucer, can I borrow your mittens?

Mittens? Kittens have mittens, I have wool knitted gloves.

Which gloves I carefully placed by the front door while announncing "I am putting these gloves here in case you need to borrow them!"

der Brucer

Said gloves have gone missing - so Woody found them or Fletcher is on a new wool diet!

The gloves were the result of a panic purchase on a trip. We went to Chicago one December, and we like to stroll about the city and take in the sights - the very first sight we took in was the men's department at Marshall Field's! Chicago do get nippy in December! And those gentle breezes wafting down the thoroughfare gale-force gusts of frigid air roaing down the concrete tunnels they call "cityscape" just add to the "chill of it all".
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ginny on December 09, 2007, 03:00:25 PM
{{{DR DakotaCelt}}}

Glad you're here to let us keep you company for a while.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 03:03:31 PM
Hi Santa, you sure look cute :D
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jeanne on December 09, 2007, 03:12:20 PM
I think we all owe DR Edisaurus and  Jeanne a big round of applause for doing the DVD.   ;D

Thank you, Danise.

NOW THAT WE CAN TALK ABOUT IT...
You know, this started out as a way for all the DRs--all the regulars, anyway--to participate in BK's birthday, without being in LA. But it soon became clear to me how much many of our DRs wanted this--not just for Bruce, but because they so love HHW and wanted a visual record of their many good times either on the board or at HHW gatherings. Many people emailed me, saying, "I'm so glad we're doing this."

As most of you know, we put it together in a very short period of time--about five weeks, I'd say. As soon as I asked for photos they came pouring in. We're a very photo-happy group! Many DRs were a bit shy about leaving voice messages; Amy and I were scratching our heads and wondering about all these shy actors. That wasn't helped any by my too-vague wording in the emails. Say "photo" to a DR and you'll have emails galore; say "voice recording"--or, God forbid, "sing"--and, well, we had to lean on folks a bit. But so many of you came through and so gloriously! And, of course, all of this was done on the sly, so as to keep the surprise.

The photos were uploaded by Singdaw and myself. Singdaw has broadband at home and I do not, plus I had to acquire a new ISP in the midst of this. George supplied a great many photos, and converted them to targa files, as well, to save Amy time. Both George and derBrucer provided technical assistance whenever it was needed. Arnold, our HHW Song of the Day person, provided a selection of appropriate songs. It was Larry who, when I approached him with my original idea of doing a CD, redirected me and suggested that Amy could put together a DVD. Plus, it was ALL OF YOU who sent photos and emails and left your voice messages and made this site one worthy of such a project in the first place.

Some of you have already seen our video online. Others have requested a DVD copy. I'll leave it to Amy to decide how open we can be with the online site; it's borrowed and we don't wish to abuse it. We will provide DVD copies, but may ask for a nominal fee, yet to be determined. We'll keep you posted--especially now that we can do so publicly! Much easier!!

I wish to say again how wonderful the response was and how willing everyone was to help. You were all really great! And I THANK ALL OF YOU!!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: TCB on December 09, 2007, 03:16:25 PM
Hi Santa, you sure look cute :D


Thanks!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: TCB on December 09, 2007, 03:19:36 PM
Thank you, Danise.

NOW THAT WE CAN TALK ABOUT IT...
You know, this started out as a way for all the DRs--all the regulars, anyway--to participate in BK's birthday, without being in LA. But it soon became clear to me how much many of our DRs wanted this--not just for Bruce, but because they so love HHW and wanted a visual record of their many good times either on the board or at HHW gatherings. Many people emailed me, saying, "I'm so glad we're doing this."

As most of you know, we put it together in a very short period of time--about five weeks, I'd say. As soon as I asked for photos they came pouring in. We're a very photo-happy group! Many DRs were a bit shy about leaving voice messages; Amy and I were scratching our heads and wondering about all these shy actors. That wasn't helped any by my too-vague wording in the emails. Say "photo" to a DR and you'll have emails galore; say "voice recording"--or, God forbid, "sing"--and, well, we had to lean on folks a bit. But so many of you came through and so gloriously! And, of course, all of this was done on the sly, so as to keep the surprise.

The photos were uploaded by Singdaw and myself. Singdaw has broadband at home and I do not, plus I had to acquire a new ISP in the midst of this. George supplied a great many photos, and converted them to targa files, as well, to save Amy time. Both George and derBrucer provided technical assistance whenever it was needed. Arnold, our HHW Song of the Day person, provided a selection of appropriate songs. It was Larry who, when I approached him with my original idea of doing a CD, redirected me and suggested that Amy could put together a DVD. Plus, it was ALL OF YOU who sent photos and emails and left your voice messages and made this site one worthy of such a project in the first place.

Some of you have already seen our video online. Others have requested a DVD copy. I'll leave it to Amy to decide how open we can be with the online site; it's borrowed and we don't wish to abuse it. We will provide DVD copies, but may ask for a nominal fee, yet to be determined. We'll keep you posted--especially now that we can do so publicly! Much easier!!

I wish to say again how wonderful the response was and how willing everyone was to help. You were all really great! And I THANK ALL OF YOU!!



Damn it, Jeanne, you are getting me all misty again about this site and these crazy people.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jeanne on December 09, 2007, 03:20:17 PM
Aside from Vixmom, if you wish a DVD copy, pls let me or Amy know and provide a snailmail address.

 
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jeanne on December 09, 2007, 03:27:25 PM
Damn it, Jeanne, you are getting me all misty again about this site and these crazy people.

Well, TCB, it's the season for mistiness.  ;)   I won't reveal names, but MORE THAN ONE DR ADMITTED BEING TEARY-EYED while watching our DVD.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 03:29:11 PM
COLORADO COUNCILWOMAN RESIGNS AFTER REFUSING TO REMOVE OFFENSIVE JOKE FROM WEB SITE (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,316250,00.html)

Quote
A city councilwoman in Dacono, Colo., has resigned from her post after the mayor of the town said a joke she posted to a community Web log was racist and asked her to remove it from the Web site, MyFoxColorado reported Friday.

The page-long joke, posted by councilwoman Sandra Tucker, described the tale of a white male who has a "nightmare" in which he wakes up to discover that he has "been turned" black, gay, Jewish and disabled. The joke uses terms such as "negro," "queer" and "fairy," and also pokes fun at orphans, Mexicans, Jews, HIV-positive patients, drug addicts and those with physical disabilities.

The punch line of the joke comes when the person having the nightmare also finds out he is a Democrat, a "fate worse" than all the rest.

Shucks sounds like a episode from Desparate Housewives (or a new musical for the NYMF).

der Brucer

For those of you who want you daily dose of "Jane don't read this" CLICK HERE (http://media.myfoxcolorado.com/special-projects/dirtyjoke.pdf)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ginny on December 09, 2007, 03:29:18 PM
I'll admit the BK birthday DVD made me cry - and I was at work the first time I watched it!

When I showed it to DH Richard here at home, he pronounced it "something special."
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: TCB on December 09, 2007, 03:32:41 PM
Well, TCB, it's the season for mistiness.  ;)   I won't reveal names, but MORE THAN ONE DR ADMITTED BEING TEARY-EYED while watching our DVD.


Count me in there, too.














Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DearReaderLaura on December 09, 2007, 03:37:16 PM
This morning I was worship leader at church -- for the first time ever. I did a couple of things differently than usual, which resulted in our service moving along better (a big problem lately). Perhaps now they will listen to me.

Nah. I'm sure not.

We should videotape a service -- from the front and from the back -- so that those in charge can see what it really looks like.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Miss Karen on December 09, 2007, 03:42:37 PM
LOL! Our gratuitous posting frenzy broke the server last night/early am?!  LOL!! (actually it's more like a mustache-twirling, maniacal, evil laugh)  Booo-haa-haa-haahhhh!

I love it!

Ta-tah .. ta-ta-ta-tah! Again!!

Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Miss Karen on December 09, 2007, 03:44:22 PM
Count me in there, too.













There, there, DR TCB.  Here's a HHW hankerchief...
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Miss Karen on December 09, 2007, 03:45:54 PM
Thank you, Danise.

NOW THAT WE CAN TALK ABOUT IT...
You know, this started out as a way for all the DRs--all the regulars, anyway--to participate in BK's birthday, without being in LA. But it soon became clear to me how much many of our DRs wanted this--not just for Bruce, but because they so love HHW and wanted a visual record of their many good times either on the board or at HHW gatherings. Many people emailed me, saying, "I'm so glad we're doing this."

As most of you know, we put it together in a very short period of time--about five weeks, I'd say. As soon as I asked for photos they came pouring in. We're a very photo-happy group! Many DRs were a bit shy about leaving voice messages; Amy and I were scratching our heads and wondering about all these shy actors. That wasn't helped any by my too-vague wording in the emails. Say "photo" to a DR and you'll have emails galore; say "voice recording"--or, God forbid, "sing"--and, well, we had to lean on folks a bit. But so many of you came through and so gloriously! And, of course, all of this was done on the sly, so as to keep the surprise.

The photos were uploaded by Singdaw and myself. Singdaw has broadband at home and I do not, plus I had to acquire a new ISP in the midst of this. George supplied a great many photos, and converted them to targa files, as well, to save Amy time. Both George and derBrucer provided technical assistance whenever it was needed. Arnold, our HHW Song of the Day person, provided a selection of appropriate songs. It was Larry who, when I approached him with my original idea of doing a CD, redirected me and suggested that Amy could put together a DVD. Plus, it was ALL OF YOU who sent photos and emails and left your voice messages and made this site one worthy of such a project in the first place.

Some of you have already seen our video online. Others have requested a DVD copy. I'll leave it to Amy to decide how open we can be with the online site; it's borrowed and we don't wish to abuse it. We will provide DVD copies, but may ask for a nominal fee, yet to be determined. We'll keep you posted--especially now that we can do so publicly! Much easier!!

I wish to say again how wonderful the response was and how willing everyone was to help. You were all really great! And I THANK ALL OF YOU!!


That's my Soul Sis!   (You go, Girl!)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Miss Karen on December 09, 2007, 03:49:02 PM
And Kudos to DR Jeanne's crew!! What an excellent BD gift for BK!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: TCB on December 09, 2007, 03:49:50 PM
There, there, DR TCB.  Here's a HHW hankerchief...


Awwww, it's been used already!


Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Miss Karen on December 09, 2007, 03:50:04 PM
Uh-oh -- my own mini frenzy -- looks like everyone is in post-frenzy lurking mode today ...
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 03:50:49 PM
With fear, I couldn't resist.  I'm like Laura Petrie & the big box she simply had to unwrap.

Is the councilwoman a Democrat or Republican?  I'm not sure which the joke was making fun of.  

I guess she doesn't care if she has a career in politics  ;D
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 03:51:16 PM
When I showed it to DH Richard here at home, he pronounced it "something special."

Does he have his own stamp?
(http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0WTb_0belxH5Y8A0D.jzbkF/SIG=122dhmcl3/EXP=1197329307/**http%3A//jayvaquer.com/raul/fotos/imprimatur.jpg)

der Brucer

Wonder of JMK will post a "remembrance" of Raul Seixas?
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Miss Karen on December 09, 2007, 03:52:04 PM
Awwww, it's been used already!



]
Eeeewww!  :P Throw it away!  Here's an unused tissue instead...
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Miss Karen on December 09, 2007, 03:54:02 PM
But since it's all in the HHW family, I guess a few HHW germs wouldn't hurt...
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Miss Karen on December 09, 2007, 03:55:24 PM

Silly me!


You are silly, but it's part of your charm...
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 03:56:31 PM
Well, TCB, it's the season for mistiness.  ;)   I won't reveal names, but MORE THAN ONE DR ADMITTED BEING TEARY-EYED while watching our DVD.

When I saw the photo of Ozderek I crossed the line from teary-eyed.  
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Miss Karen on December 09, 2007, 03:56:40 PM
My post-BD gift for BK is going to be Page 9..
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 03:57:14 PM
I did a couple of things differently than usual, which resulted in our service moving along better

A. Cut the sermon.

B. Use only up-tempo Baptist/Methodist hymns

C. No kisiing of rattlesnakes

der Brucer
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Miss Karen on December 09, 2007, 03:57:20 PM
Let's have a Tacky Page Flip..
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Miss Karen on December 09, 2007, 03:57:57 PM
Ta-dah! Happy Post-BD, BK. Here's Page 9.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Miss Karen on December 09, 2007, 03:59:31 PM
Tacky is as tacky does, DR der Brucer (A Forrest Gump reference)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Miss Karen on December 09, 2007, 04:00:11 PM
I spy DCelt!  Comfort Vibes!!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 04:00:52 PM

Is the councilwoman a Democrat or Republican?  I'm not sure which the joke was making fun of.  

I presume the original teller of the joke was making fun of Democrats; the retelling of the the posting is making fun of Republicans.

It's all a Scientology plot!

der Brucer
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Miss Karen on December 09, 2007, 04:01:44 PM
I presume the original teller of the joke was making fun of Democrats; the retelling of the the posting is making fun of Republicans.

It's all a Scientology plot!

der Brucer

Blame Jose!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2007, 04:03:52 PM
Good Evening!

Well... At this point, I blame the paint fumes.  We've had to crack our windows in order to help "alleviate" them.  :-\
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jeanne on December 09, 2007, 04:05:56 PM
Uh-oh -- my own mini frenzy -- looks like everyone is in post-frenzy lurking mode today ...

Well, Sis, some of us are rather tired from all that frenzying we did yesterday.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Miss Karen on December 09, 2007, 04:10:40 PM
Good Evening!

Well... At this point, I blame the paint fumes.  We've had to crack our windows in order to help "alleviate" them.  :-\

Sounds like a good reason to take off and go get a Levain cookie to help clear your head... (not that any reason is really needed to go get a cookie, but I'm just saying...)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 04:12:00 PM
Go figure department.

I ordered the new Harry Potter DVD fom Amazon; since I am a cheap-skate I added the David Burnham CD to get my total over $25 to qualify for the free (but slower) shipping.

Well Amazon cares not a wit that I opted for free but slower, the sent me an Email saying the stuff was on it's way - and the release date isn't until Tuesday!

der Brucer

Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jeanne on December 09, 2007, 04:12:04 PM
Off to eat some dinner and watch a DVD. (yes, maybe OURS again)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 04:13:26 PM
Good Evening!

Well... At this point, I blame the paint fumes.  We've had to crack our windows in order to help "alleviate" them.  :-\

Oh dear, Jose has "The Vapors".

der Brucer
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jeanne on December 09, 2007, 04:15:12 PM
Go figure department.

I ordered the new Harry Potter DVD fom Amazon; since I am a cheap-skate I added the David Burnham CD to get my total over $25 to qualify for the free (but slower) shipping.

Well Amazon cares not a wit that I opted for free but slower, the sent me an Email saying the stuff was on it's way - and the release date isn't until Tuesday!

der Brucer


I always use that option. sometimes it takes 10 days to reach me; sometimes I get it much sooner. I think this helps them to balance the peaks and valleys of their business.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Miss Karen on December 09, 2007, 04:15:29 PM
Oh dear, Jose has "The Vapors".

der Brucer

Hope he has a fainting couch/sofa...
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Miss Karen on December 09, 2007, 04:19:06 PM
Speaking of fainting sofas, where or where has DR MusicGuy gone?  BK said yesterday that he had talked with him and that he'll back?  Where did he go?

And what about Dan the Man.. and Francois ...
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Miss Karen on December 09, 2007, 04:21:26 PM
TPunk... and Rodzinski... (Hey, I never got to meet them while we were all in the Big Apple) ...
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DearReaderLaura on December 09, 2007, 04:23:23 PM
I took DR MusicGuy to the airport a few days ago. I didn't ask him where he was going. But I assume he's there now.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: elmore3003 on December 09, 2007, 04:26:26 PM
TPunk... and Rodzinski... (Hey, I never got to meet them while we were all in the Big Apple) ...

Now that they're no longer a couple they seem to be leading other lives.  They came to "The Brain," I believe, but I didn't see them.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2007, 04:37:02 PM
Hmm.... Now it's raining here in NYC... I hope all that paint dried.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 04:38:17 PM
TEXAS TOWN OUTLAWS SUBURBAN SEX PARTIES
 (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,316251,00.html)

Poor Miss Mona!

der Brucer

Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2007, 04:40:47 PM
Sounds like a good reason to take off and go get a Levain cookie to help clear your head... (not that any reason is really needed to go get a cookie, but I'm just saying...)

Well, I actually did make a stop at Levain earlier while I was out.  Today is Bill's birthday.  And who is Bill?  Why he's the boyfriend of my roommate, Jim.  Bill is not much of a cake person, but he does love those Levain cookies, so I bought him a small box as his cake/present.  He's working the overnight shift tonight at the hospital - yes, he's a doctor - and he took the box of cookies with him.  Smart man!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: FJL on December 09, 2007, 04:42:39 PM
The throwing-out-clutter project (about four large garbage bags worth) has made only about two bags' worth of a dent.  But it has helped a little.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2007, 04:44:20 PM
I also stopped into Jacques Torres to finally sample a treat or two.  Well, I decided to give their Chocolate Chip Cookie a try - especially since they had warm(!) ones available.  It's a good cookie, but it doesn't displace Levain's creations as my top pick.  -However, it is cheaper than Levain, so, I guess that's the trade-off.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: JMK on December 09, 2007, 04:58:10 PM
Does he have his own stamp?
(http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0WTb_0belxH5Y8A0D.jzbkF/SIG=122dhmcl3/EXP=1197329307/**http%3A//jayvaquer.com/raul/fotos/imprimatur.jpg)

der Brucer

Wonder of JMK will post a "remembrance" of Raul Seixas?


OK, I'm officially stumped.   ???  (Seixas comes a little after the Brasilian music I usually listen to, but I have no clue what you're referring to).
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 04:59:55 PM
DR Ron Pulliam - 40 what?

;)


40 steps from bitch-slapping you!


:)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2007, 05:00:51 PM
40 steps from bitch-slapping you!


:)


Ooohh, Daddy!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 05:01:48 PM
Let's have a Tacky Page Flip..

And the fates picked YOU!     :-*
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 05:03:15 PM
 We've had to crack our windows....

Is that a euphemism for "mooning" out your windows?
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 05:03:58 PM
Ooohh, Daddy!

I KNEW IT!

 :D
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 05:06:46 PM
I took DR MusicGuy to the airport a few days ago. I didn't ask him where he was going. But I assume he's there now.


This is sort of Zen, DRLaura....he was in your car but he might not really have been there.  And you were ttook aking him to the airport where he might never have arrived to catch a plane that might never have existed.  And now he might be there but he might never have gone.  With all of that in mind, he didn't really need a ride to the airport since wherever he is right now is more a state of mind than a tangible location.

I appreciate this information.  It puts things into perspective.

Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DearReaderLaura on December 09, 2007, 05:08:21 PM
Um. Ok.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 05:09:25 PM
You never knew you had it in you, didja!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 05:12:35 PM
Uh-oh -- my own mini frenzy -- looks like everyone is in post-frenzy lurking mode today ...

Not everyone comes with a rechargeable EverReady Battery, Missy Karen.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2007, 05:18:55 PM
Oh... I guess there was a football game on earlier... "60 Minutes" is still on... Not "The Amazing Race".
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 05:20:31 PM
Did Amy or Jeanne post the link to the Birthday video?  I got it at work, but didn't have the nerve to download it there.  Then, I forgot to forward the e-mail they sent me to my home address.

If anyone could post (or re-post) that link, I'd appreciate it.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 05:21:16 PM
OK, I'm officially stumped.   ???  (Seixas comes a little after the Brasilian music I usually listen to, but I have no clue what you're referring to).

The seal I posted was from the Sociedade Alternativa, an occult society with which Raul was deeply involved.

der Brucer
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: JMK on December 09, 2007, 05:22:57 PM
The seal I posted was from the Sociedade Alternativa, an occult society with with Raul was deeply involved.

der Brucer

If it isn't the Illuminati, it doesn't exist.   ;D
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 05:23:34 PM
....he was in your car but he might not really have been there.  And you were ttook aking him to the airport where he might never have arrived to catch a plane that might never have existed.  And now he might be there but he might never have gone.  With all of that in mind, he didn't really need a ride to the airport since wherever he is right now is more a state of mind than a tangible location.

I appreciate this information.  It puts things into perspective.


Thank you,  Det. Crews.

der Brucer
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 05:29:18 PM


If anyone could post (or re-post) that link, I'd appreciate it.

I sent it to your PM

der Brucer
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 05:30:59 PM
60 Minutes is wrapping - Cold Case TAR next

der Brucer
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 05:44:12 PM
Now that they're no longer a couple they seem to be leading other lives.  They came to "The Brain," I believe, but I didn't see them.

TPunk drops in from time to time.  
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 05:44:47 PM
10 more pages to reach the 400,000 posts milestone.

I guess it'll be the morrow.

der Brucer
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 05:47:29 PM
I took DR MusicGuy to the airport a few days ago. I didn't ask him where he was going.

That strikes me as funny.  I’m obviously far more nosy than you are.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: George on December 09, 2007, 05:48:59 PM
First, let me say Congrats to BK on the Success of his Birthday AND the Book Signing!!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 05:49:31 PM
Ron, I can tell you watch LIFE. ;D
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: George on December 09, 2007, 05:50:13 PM
And I'm very happy that you enjoyed the DVD so much, BK!!  Wonderful job, Jeanne and Edisaurus!!  I'm glad that I was a part of it! ;D
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: George on December 09, 2007, 05:50:38 PM
Next...Congrats DaNiece on becoming a Jr. Member!! :)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 05:51:14 PM

Jose, can you sleep anywhere else tonight, away from the fumes?
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: George on December 09, 2007, 05:51:37 PM
~~~Continued Vibes of Comfort for DR DakotaCelt!!~~~
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 05:52:53 PM
ASSOCIATED PRESS (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,316263,00.html)

Quote
2 KILLED AT MISSIONARY CENTER IN COLO.; IN SEPARATE CHURCH ATTACK, GUNMAN AND VICTIM DIE

ARVADA, Colo.  —  A gunman killed two staff members at a missionary training center early Sunday after being told he couldn't spend the night, and about 12 hours later, a gunman fatally shot a person at a megachurch in Colorado Springs before a guard killed him, police said.

A gunman in a black trench coat and a high-powered rifle entered the church's main foyer about 1 p.m. and began shooting, according to the church member, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the police department had asked that it release all information.
...


And where in the Good Book does it say "Ignore thy police officers and join with the press in obstructing justice"?

der Brucer
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: George on December 09, 2007, 05:53:02 PM
I have FINALLY caught up with ALL...every single one of them...posts from yesterday!  I'd better not EVER schedule ANYTHING on BK's Birthday again!

;)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2007, 05:53:25 PM

Jose, can you sleep anywhere else tonight, away from the fumes?


I'm looking into that right now, in fact.  -I'm playing auditions tomorrow, and I definitely have to be well rested and "non-fumed".
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 05:56:17 PM
That strikes me as funny.  I’m obviously far more nosy than you are.

Truth be known, I suspect Laura is being coy circumspect - she knows, she just ain't agonna tell.

der Brucer
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 05:56:52 PM
This morning I was worship leader at church -- for the first time ever. I did a couple of things differently than usual, which resulted in our service moving along better (a big problem lately). Perhaps now they will listen to me.

We should videotape a service -- from the front and from the back -- so that those in charge can see what it really looks like.

Were they at least generous enough to comment on your leadership?

Did you enjoy your time as worship leader?  
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 05:57:37 PM
I have FINALLY caught up with ALL...every single one of them...posts from yesterday!  I'd better not EVER schedule ANYTHING on BK's Birthday again!

;)

Did you pass the End of Topic exam?

der Brucer
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 06:00:08 PM
I hope you sleep comfortably, and healthily tonight.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: George on December 09, 2007, 06:00:16 PM
Yesterday's matinee was a good show for us...and the 12, yes 12, audience members. ::) There are about 25 people in the cast. :-\ But we still put on a good show.  Yesterday's evening performance went well, also, but it helped that we also had a FULL house (they even added a couple of extra chairs!)!  They loved it!  My friend Margo and co-worker Rick were there.  Margo really enjoyed it and Rick told me that he did.  But later, I called Margo and she said that Rick was a little hesitant about going.  He was in Seattle all day yesterday and didn't necessarily want to sit through a two and a half hour show.  Oh, well.  He did.  I think he really did enjoy it, though.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: George on December 09, 2007, 06:01:07 PM
Did you pass the End of Topic exam?

der Brucer

I didn't say that I remember ever single post...but I did read them.

 ;)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: George on December 09, 2007, 06:01:59 PM
And now...to Page One of Today's Posts!

:o
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2007, 06:03:06 PM
I hope you sleep comfortably, and healthily tonight.

Thanks, DR Jane.  -At least my audition session doesn't start until 2:00pm, so I'll have a good amount of time to de-groggify in the morning.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: George on December 09, 2007, 06:05:11 PM
When I woke up this morning, I must've slept wrong, because my left shoulder hurt (and it still does) and I have a headache that hasn't gone away, even with the ibuprofin that I've taken. :P

Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: JMK on December 09, 2007, 06:05:32 PM
Yesterday's matinee was a good show for us...and the 12, yes 12, audience members. ::) There are about 25 people in the cast. :-\ But we still put on a good show.  Yesterday's evening performance went well, also, but it helped that we also had a FULL house (they even added a couple of extra chairs!)!  They loved it!  My friend Margo and co-worker Rick were there.  Margo really enjoyed it and Rick told me that he did.  But later, I called Margo and she said that Rick was a little hesitant about going.  He was in Seattle all day yesterday and didn't necessarily want to sit through a two and a half hour show.  Oh, well.  He did.  I think he really did enjoy it, though.

Now I know where our last week's audience went after our show.  :)  Today it was crow-ded--several hundred, they had to bring out extra chairs.  So I'll assume you'll be sold out next week.  ;)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 06:06:32 PM
...and the 12, yes 12, audience members. ::) There are about 25 people in the cast. :-\

That's one member for every two Living Dead - hardly a satisfying meal!

der Brucer
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: George on December 09, 2007, 06:08:19 PM
Sadly, I need to leave now (after only getting to page 2).  I need to get ready for tonight's show and clean up my downstairs living room, a bit.  A friend is coming over for lunch tomorrow, and we should have a place to sit down and eat.  It would be unseemly, otherwise. ;)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 06:09:16 PM
Now I know where our last week's audience went after our show.  :)  Today it was crow-ded--several hundred, they had to bring out extra chairs.  So I'll assume you'll be sold out next week.  ;)


Maybe you could combine the shows:

Cinderella waltzes with Zombies!

der Brucer

(Just don't tell Larry!)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2007, 06:09:49 PM
Hmm... The fumes in my bedroom seem to be almost gone.  However, the rest of the apartment is a different story.  :-\
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DearReaderLaura on December 09, 2007, 06:12:21 PM
Were they at least generous enough to comment on your leadership?

Did you enjoy your time as worship leader?  

I did get positive comments.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: td on December 09, 2007, 06:19:47 PM
Not everyone comes with a rechargeable EverReady Battery, Missy Karen.

Have Batteries, Will Travel:  the title of a certain dear reader's future biographical tome perhaps?
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 06:21:13 PM
That is nice to hear DR Laura.  Where any of them from the folks who had previously been so unkind to you?
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 06:22:33 PM
Jose, it is easier to stay out of the rest of the apartment & stay in your bedroom.  Can you sleep all night with the windows open?  I know I would freeze.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: TCB on December 09, 2007, 06:24:08 PM
This is sort of Zen, DRLaura....he was in your car but he might not really have been there.  And you were ttook aking him to the airport where he might never have arrived to catch a plane that might never have existed.  And now he might be there but he might never have gone.  With all of that in mind, he didn't really need a ride to the airport since wherever he is right now is more a state of mind than a tangible location.

I appreciate this information.  It puts things into perspective.




I thought Ron's root canal was tomorrow?
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Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jennifer on December 09, 2007, 06:26:26 PM
I also tried to get on the site this morning with no luck. :(

Wow it looks like i have a lot of posts to catch up on from yesterday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BK!!!!!!!!!!!  Glad to hear you had a great day.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: TCB on December 09, 2007, 06:26:27 PM
That strikes me as funny.  I’m obviously far more nosy than you are.


Perhaps, Laura is not aloud to say, for fear that it could endanger the mission.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 06:26:31 PM
 I know I would freeze.

Oh please! If Sherlock can keep you warm in an Alpine snow drift, he could cope with an open window!

der Brucer

Maybe Jose could borrow a dog for the evening

Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 06:28:11 PM
I thought Ron's root canal was tomorrow?
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Well, a little pre-medicating can be forgiven.

der Brucer
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: FJL on December 09, 2007, 06:28:56 PM
Or else Jose could rent the movie RESERVOIR DOGS
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 06:31:17 PM
Jose, or anyone, do you know if Whole Foods sells gift certificates?  I can't find any on their site.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 06:33:34 PM
Sherlock only keeps half my body warm.  If I'm not quick enough to get the covers just right before he flops, the other half of my body is cold due to lack of said covers on top of me. ;D
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: td on December 09, 2007, 06:33:48 PM
Or else Jose could rent the movie RESERVOIR DOGS

Riddle me this, Batman:  there's a movie called RESERVOIR DOGS, but. . .there are no reservoirs, nor are there dogs.

Is a puzzlement.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2007, 06:34:11 PM
Jose, or anyone, do you know if Whole Foods sells gift certificates?  I can't find any on their site.

Yes, Whole Foods does sell Gift Cards.  -And they have these cute little holders that look like small shopping bags too.  :)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2007, 06:35:12 PM
However, they are only sold at the stores at this time.  Not online.

Whole Foods Gift Cards (http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/products/giftcards/index.html)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2007, 06:38:00 PM
Jose, it is easier to stay out of the rest of the apartment & stay in your bedroom.  Can you sleep all night with the windows open?  I know I would freeze.

Well, another roommate just came home, and she didn't smell any fumes, so...  I'm guessing the rain assisting in dissipating the fumes.  :)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: FJL on December 09, 2007, 06:38:36 PM
td - The tagline for the film includes the following:  "Seven Total Strangers Team Up For The Perfect Crime. They Don't Know Each Other's Name."

The second sentence of that sounds exactly like the reservoir that people have been talking about.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2007, 06:41:26 PM
Otherwise, it is possible to sleep with the windows cracked open a little bit since they work well.  Sometimes too well.  -And I think they adjusted the thermostat again.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: TCB on December 09, 2007, 06:49:19 PM
td - The tagline for the film includes the following:  "Seven Total Strangers Team Up For The Perfect Crime. They Don't Know Each Other's Name."

The second sentence of that sounds exactly like the reservoir that people have been talking about.

And I am sure that Jose has encountered some dogs!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 06:51:25 PM
However, they are only sold at the stores at this time.  Not online.

Whole Foods Gift Cards (http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/products/giftcards/index.html)

Thanks.  I searched gift certificates, not cards.  I'll call & see if they will send it to me.

I'm trying to figure out what to send Ioana in Romania.  I don't want to mail something that requires an international collection at the post office, too much of a hassle for her.  Craig suggested a Sephora gift certificate but I can't purchase one from here.  I need to ask Craig to call the store in Bucharest & see if they have them.  She may never get a Christmas gift.  

Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 06:54:24 PM
I need to read Persuasion for my book group discussion.  I should have picked up a paperback so I could read it in bed.  My copy is in a hardbound collection of Jane Austin novels which is too uncomfortable to hold with my wrist difficulties.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: elmore3003 on December 09, 2007, 06:57:53 PM
I need to read Persuasion for my book group discussion.  I should have picked up a paperback so I could read it in bed.  My copy is in a hardbound collection of Jane Austin novels which is too uncomfortable to hold with my wrist difficulties.

It's her greatest novel, very autobiographical with the happy ending for her heroine Anne Eliot that she herself never had in reality.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 06:59:00 PM
Back from The Nutcracker, and am making some halibut and will then watch The Iron Horse.  

Has MattH been on at all today?  Weird.  Or did something happen?
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 07:02:35 PM
DR elmore, thanks for the reminder on that.  I had forgotten.  Feel free to pass along anymore insights so I can be brilliant during the discussion.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 07:03:54 PM
Bruce, Matt H posted 7 times today.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 07:06:21 PM
Page 12 dance...


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Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: td on December 09, 2007, 07:10:28 PM
Hasn't DR MattH been LOST today with the third season's discs?
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2007, 07:14:55 PM
DR Jane - Is there a Whole Foods close enough to you to make the purchase in person?  Otherwise, I know that Whole Foods is one of the stores that sells their gift cards at other stores like Walgreen's, CVS, etc.  -Heck, I bought Sears and Home Depot Gift Cards at CVS last year.  Very convenient.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 07:18:16 PM
We wish we had a Whole Foods nearby.  Thanks for the suggestion.  I can always get someone to send me one so it is ok.  I wish I could do the same in Bucharest.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DearReaderLaura on December 09, 2007, 07:19:45 PM
We have Whole Foods stores out here. Do you want me to get something for you, Jane?
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2007, 07:27:21 PM
DR Jane - Are you anywhere near Bend, Gresham, Portland (there are three in Portland), or Tigard?
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2007, 07:28:11 PM
OK - I need to stop looking at this computer screen for a bit.  It's not helping my headache.

Laters...
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 07:28:26 PM
I'll let you know if I need it, thanks.  I'm still not positive I want the gift card, it depends what else we find for Bryan.  
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 07:29:29 PM
LOL Jose, we aren't.  Bryan is walking distance from the one in Portland, which is why it would make a good gift.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 07:29:36 PM
I'll go back and check out the posts - I must really have been tired from last night.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DearReaderLaura on December 09, 2007, 07:29:45 PM
Let me know. I'll go get one for you if you decide you want one.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 07:29:51 PM
Halibut was faboo.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 07:29:53 PM
Feel better vibes Jose!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 07:34:01 PM
DR Laura, your offer is much appreciated.  If not now, I'll keep it in mind for future gifts.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 07:43:45 PM
Keith is popping popcorn :)  
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jane on December 09, 2007, 07:44:13 PM
'night
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Cillaliz on December 09, 2007, 08:06:38 PM

That wasn't helped any by my too-vague wording in the emails. Say "photo" to a DR and you'll have emails galore; say "voice recording"--or, God forbid, "sing"--and, well, we had to lean on folks a bit. But so many of you came through and so gloriously! And, of course, all of this was done on the sly, so as to keep the surprise.


Well I DID sing, I just didn't make the cut...maybe that's a good thing ;)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Cillaliz on December 09, 2007, 08:07:13 PM
I'll admit the BK birthday DVD made me cry - and I was at work the first time I watched it!

When I showed it to DH Richard here at home, he pronounced it "something special."

It made me cry too.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jeanne on December 09, 2007, 08:13:16 PM
The throwing-out-clutter project (about four large garbage bags worth) has made only about two bags' worth of a dent.  But it has helped a little.

I'm convinced that my clutter clones itself while I'm sleeping.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jeanne on December 09, 2007, 08:17:52 PM
And I'm very happy that you enjoyed the DVD so much, BK!!  Wonderful job, Jeanne and Edisaurus!!  I'm glad that I was a part of it! ;D

Thank you, George. I'm glad you were, too!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Cillaliz on December 09, 2007, 08:21:45 PM
I've had a very busy day, moving snow, chopping ice, walking on the treadmill, doing laundry and spending a couple hours on work for the office.  I am sleepy now
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jeanne on December 09, 2007, 08:21:47 PM
Perhaps, Laura is not aloud to say, for fear that it could endanger the mission.

 ;D
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Cillaliz on December 09, 2007, 08:23:51 PM
I've also been doing some thinking about where I am after being open for almost 6 months.  I am going to make some adjustments and hire a new assistant in January.  I really need some help and there is someone who will be perfect and who has repeatedly asked me if she can work for me. I'm going to call her tomorrow and see if we can start this slowly in January. It'll make it easier for taxes etc if she starts after the end of the year.  
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Edisaurus on December 09, 2007, 08:26:12 PM
Many many thanks to DRs Jeanne and Edisaurus for doing a bang-up job with the whole project!

Herding HHWers is like herding cats!

And there were a few cats we didn't catch, but next year we'll release the special anniversary edition with bonus material.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Edisaurus on December 09, 2007, 08:26:32 PM
Oh, and I'm home!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Cillaliz on December 09, 2007, 08:27:52 PM
But I think now it's time for me to get some sleep.  I have a ton of work to do tomorrow and need to get a good night's sleep
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jeanne on December 09, 2007, 08:28:21 PM
Well I DID sing, I just didn't make the cut...maybe that's a good thing ;)

Oh, really? Good for you, Cillaliz! I didn't know that anyone had.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Cillaliz on December 09, 2007, 08:28:43 PM
Welcome Home Edi!   You Rock.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Edisaurus on December 09, 2007, 08:31:54 PM
The music was great, from beginning to end the DVD was fantastic!  Keith & I watched it twice, I'm sure I'll be watching it again.  It was funny, touching, and a few moments brought tears to my eyes.  

I was really happy to find those particular versions of songs, especially the intrumentals. The "Wonderful Guy" is sung by Florence Henderson, in homage to bk's sitcom years!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Matt H. on December 09, 2007, 08:33:05 PM
While I was cleaning my bathroom tonight, I decided to put the Christmas music on hold and I put on that marvelous old RCA Vintage LP with Helen Morgan, Chevalier, Fanny Brice, Bebe Daniels, Everett MArshall, John Boles, and Jeanette MacDonald and just basked in their golden glow.

I'm really looking forward to getting that set of early Ernst Lubitsch musicals that Criterion is putting out in a couple of months.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Edisaurus on December 09, 2007, 08:33:22 PM
I feel younger than springtime and older than Methusala all at once.  Who in HELL was Methusala anyway?  What did he have to do with old?

Well, he lived 900 years...
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Edisaurus on December 09, 2007, 08:34:23 PM
I already have my big love cat lying on my arm as I type. I'm glad to be home with him! All kitties are well and happy.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jeanne on December 09, 2007, 08:34:52 PM
BTW, those of you who saw our DVD will have recognized some of Dakota's lovely artwork in it. You can tell I'm a city girl: when she first mentioned to me that she had included some COWS, I was at a loss. Then she said something like, "Well, they ARE a HHW theme." How right she was! Once I stopped hitting my head I had to agree. I'm so glad Amy was able to work them in. We gotta have our cows, by golly!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Edisaurus on December 09, 2007, 08:37:05 PM
I thought I heard Santa coming down the street.  Every year the Fire Department goes around with Santa on a Fire truck but I guess this time it was a real emergency.

Hey, we used to do this in our old neighborhood. My job was keeping kids from getting run over by the truck, which involved inhaling a lot of exhaust.

The celebrations in our new neighborhoo are much more civilized!

Hope there are no fires near you!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: FJL on December 09, 2007, 08:38:02 PM
You gotta milk those cows for all they've got.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jeanne on December 09, 2007, 08:38:26 PM
Welcome home, Amy. Not that you left HHW. It sounds like you had quite an interesting trip.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: FJL on December 09, 2007, 08:39:03 PM
Three more bags o'stuff have made their way to the trash room since my last clutter call.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Matt H. on December 09, 2007, 08:39:36 PM
When I finally settled back down in the den, I began watching more LOST episodes. One more commentary came around, the episode dealing with Nikki and Paulo who had just joined the cast this year but supposedly had been on the island with the survivors all along.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 09, 2007, 08:39:36 PM
Well, I drank some water, made some tea (some de-stress, sleepy-time deal with valerian root in it), and stretched out on the couch for a bit.  My head feels a lot better now.  And now I'm ready for some sleep.  Thanks for the vibes.

Goodnight.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Matt H. on December 09, 2007, 08:40:37 PM
Page Thirteen Hagrid Dance!!!


Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jeanne on December 09, 2007, 08:40:44 PM
You gotta milk those cows for all they've got.

I think I just did.  ;)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Matt H. on December 09, 2007, 08:41:41 PM
The LOST transfers look very sharp and colorful for sDVDs. I wish I could see the Blu-rays to do a comparison, but they do look about as good as TV transfers can look in standard definition.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Matt H. on December 09, 2007, 08:42:13 PM
Tomorrow I'll be beginning with episode 16 (out of 23).
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jeanne on December 09, 2007, 08:43:24 PM
This kid needs to think about getting some sleep.

Good night.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Matt H. on December 09, 2007, 08:43:33 PM
At 9, I did take a little break from the island and watched DEXTER. This was the penultimate episode of the season, and I was on the edge of my seat the entire episode, and the previews for next week look equally compelling. What a mesmerizing story it has been this season. I have NO idea how it will all work out.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Jeanne on December 09, 2007, 08:46:08 PM
Oops, can't go yet.

Vibes of Strength and Comfort to DR Ron!


May your dental work be as pain-free as possible!

Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Edisaurus on December 09, 2007, 08:47:06 PM
Some of you have already seen our video online. Others have requested a DVD copy. I'll leave it to Amy to decide how open we can be with the online site; it's borrowed and we don't wish to abuse it. We will provide DVD copies, but may ask for a nominal fee, yet to be determined.

I don't want to post the server link on this site, but any DR who wants to see it, please email me or PM me and I'll send you the link.

Likewise, if anyone has a slow connection and needs a DVD, send me your email. I've already sent out a few and will try to get out more this weekend.

If my mailbox gets full, let me know.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Edisaurus on December 09, 2007, 08:49:23 PM
I'll admit the BK birthday DVD made me cry - and I was at work the first time I watched it!

Making people cry is my specialty. And sometimes my editing has that effect, too! :)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Edisaurus on December 09, 2007, 08:56:07 PM
Jose, or anyone, do you know if Whole Foods sells gift certificates?  I can't find any on their site.

They do sell them in their stores...always a great gift!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Edisaurus on December 09, 2007, 09:00:33 PM
Well I DID sing, I just didn't make the cut...maybe that's a good thing ;)

Cilla, your singing was great---I just decided I'd use you in an instrumental section so the singing didn't work there.

But I'll make sure it's on the "Expanded Edition" that we will release on the anniversary!  :)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Edisaurus on December 09, 2007, 09:03:00 PM
It made me cry too.

Actually, it made me cry, too as many times as I saw it. And I do like to tug the heartstrings a bit as well as make people laugh. Gardeners always used to tell me that my gardening show would make then cry at the end, but in a good way.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 09:04:02 PM
Cilla, your singing was great---I just decided I'd use you in an instrumental section so the singing didn't work there.

But I'll make sure it's on the "Expanded Edition" that we will release on the anniversary!  :)


Well then, I want to sing, TOO!  Nothing elaborate....a few bars of Sondheim....
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 09:04:52 PM
DerBrucer....many THANKS for sending me the link via PM.  A VERY enjoyable DVD greeting card, I must say.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Matt H. on December 09, 2007, 09:05:31 PM
Almost midnight here, so I'm off to bed.

Good night!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 09:07:03 PM
Oops, can't go yet.

Vibes of Strength and Comfort to DR Ron!


May your dental work be as pain-free as possible!



Thanks for this...and all the voices of concern over the past day...and be assured I'll face that endodontist with all the steeled nerves you'd expect.

But lordy me it's weighing on me something awful right now!  

I've no particular fear of dentistry.  Give me no pain and I won't bite the hand holding the drill.  But the timing just plain SUX!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 09:09:33 PM
Santa made some early rounds today in the offices of the General Services Agency.  There will be some surprised folks in the morning.  
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Edisaurus on December 09, 2007, 09:10:14 PM
I'm a little teary-eyed right now. I came home to find out that the conductor I assisted for over 10 years for the Atlanta Pops Orchestra died. I wasn't sure if he was still alive (he has been in a home for years---he was 97 and his mother lived to 101!) but it made me sad to know for sure that he isn't.

There will be a memorial service this weekend---I guess I'll find out who from our orchestra is still around.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Edisaurus on December 09, 2007, 09:11:31 PM
TCM is getting ready to run The Iron Horse right now.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 09:11:49 PM
One thing I didn't see in the video...which might be possible in the expanded edition....was a "visual" of a plate (or pot or bowl) of "wacky noodles."

Or....were they in there and I just didn't know what I was seeing?

And oh-my-gracious-sakes-alive!  Could there have BEEN more photos of folks sitting at dinner tables?   :D

Food...it does a body good!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 09:13:20 PM
Well, I drank some water, made some tea (some de-stress, sleepy-time deal with valerian root in it), and stretched out on the couch for a bit.  My head feels a lot better now.  And now I'm ready for some sleep.  Thanks for the vibes.

Goodnight.


A tall glass of egg nog with a couple of stiff shots of spiced rum would do you up right, too!   ;)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Cillaliz on December 09, 2007, 09:16:10 PM
Cilla, your singing was great---I just decided I'd use you in an instrumental section so the singing didn't work there.

But I'll make sure it's on the "Expanded Edition" that we will release on the anniversary!  :)

I have absolutely no complaints about the way you did the DVD, Edi, I love it... of course it would be a shame not to put iton the expanded edition, wouldn't it   ;D
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: FJL on December 09, 2007, 09:18:42 PM
Well, I for one have expanded tremendously since I've been on HHW.

:)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Cillaliz on December 09, 2007, 09:19:43 PM
TCM is getting ready to run The Iron Horse right now.

Oh Good Heavens, I thought you said TCB is getting ready to run the Iron Horse.....I really must get some sleep
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Cillaliz on December 09, 2007, 09:21:02 PM
Night. This time it's for real
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: FJL on December 09, 2007, 09:22:35 PM
There's a song that makes me feel good evry time it pops up - "This Time I Know it's for Real" sung by Donna Summer
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 09:31:06 PM
My job was keeping kids from getting run over by the truck,

They need you kind in Florida

FLORIDA CHRISTMAS PARADE FLOAT RUNS OVER, KILLS BOY
 (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,316142,00.html)

der Brucer

Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 09:37:44 PM
Santa made some early rounds today in the offices of the General Services Agency.  There will be some surprised folks in the morning.  

Cold cream will help get the coal dust off of your hands :)

der Brucer
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: MBarnum on December 09, 2007, 09:51:11 PM
Quite a good TAR tonight...I had no idea Croatia was such a beautiful place! I want to go there!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: MBarnum on December 09, 2007, 09:53:26 PM
Had a very busy day today. Got some Christmas shopping done for the youngin's down yonder in Southern Oregon, and after a meal at Star India I came home and built the second bookcase (having built the first one last month).

No must get to bed. I must be up early in the morning to pick up my mom and take her to her 8:00 am doctor appointment.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Tomovoz on December 09, 2007, 09:54:34 PM
I've friends who have just returned from Croatia. They really enjoyed their time there.  I think they also travelled along the Dalmation coast looking for Spotted dog. (almost an English culinary reference)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Adriana Patti on December 09, 2007, 10:12:54 PM
The evening birthday cake was entirely different than the afternoon Parisienne cake.  I don't know what the evening cake was called, other than cake.

It was a chocolate cake with strawberry pieces in the filling and a Ganache covering - hows that for a word of the day!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 10:19:38 PM
The cake DID have a name, as a matter of fact.  The name was Chocolate Cake With Strawberry Pieces In The Filling And A Ganache Covering.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 10:20:17 PM
I'm sorry, has MattH REALLY posted seven times today and then just not come back?  Something doesn't compute.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 10:20:40 PM
What page are these seven postings on, so I can see if something untoward happened.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 10:24:43 PM
Ah, I found the posts - that was at about one o'clock when he signed off with his usual WBBL, only he wasn't BL.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 10:24:59 PM
Just finished the new DVD of The Iron Horse.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 10:26:11 PM
.. Dalmation coast looking for Spotted dog.

That's Dalmatian with an "a", mate.

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/GEORDIEMC/dogs/Rest0002.jpg)

der Brucer
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Tomovoz on December 09, 2007, 10:30:03 PM
That's Dalmatian with an "a", mate.

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/GEORDIEMC/dogs/Rest0002.jpg)

der Brucer

all spots to me - not seen the movies either.
Be careful using the term "mate" - it's also derogatory!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 10:30:57 PM
Ah, I found the posts - that was at about one o'clock when he signed off with his usual WBBL, only he wasn't BL.

No - he last posted just over an hour ago with:

Quote
Almost midnight here, so I'm off to bed.

Good night!

der Brucer
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Adriana Patti on December 09, 2007, 10:33:35 PM
I has pictures!!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 10:33:43 PM
Be careful using the term "mate" - it's also derogatory!

Steve Irwin didn't seem to think so.

der Brucer
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Tomovoz on December 09, 2007, 10:35:25 PM
And I was no fan of Steve Irwin! (I'll admit he did some good publicity etc - at least in the short term)
About as authentic as Paul Hogan!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Adriana Patti on December 09, 2007, 10:38:26 PM
I must, however, resize them first apparently >.<

Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Adriana Patti on December 09, 2007, 10:39:58 PM
Some lovely Dear readers at the book signing
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Tomovoz on December 09, 2007, 10:40:08 PM
I'm working on the resizing issue too! A stone less in the last month. Of course Christmas will undo the work!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Adriana Patti on December 09, 2007, 10:40:46 PM
Cason eating the last piece of book signing cake.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Adriana Patti on December 09, 2007, 10:41:54 PM
Bruce reading to a captivated audience
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 10:42:07 PM
And I was no fan of Steve Irwin! (I'll admit he did some good publicity etc - at least in the short term)
About as authentic as Paul Hogan!

Next you'll be telling me Mel Gibson is a New Yorker and Russell Crowe is from New Zealand!

der Brucer
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Tomovoz on December 09, 2007, 10:43:59 PM
Nah!  You never believe that Nicole was from Hawaii.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Adriana Patti on December 09, 2007, 10:44:19 PM
Going back in time a little - ( the first half of the roll of film ) Stephan Schwartz. Fred Fate, and Alan Menken
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Adriana Patti on December 09, 2007, 10:46:20 PM
me looking Gorgeous  ;D
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Adriana Patti on December 09, 2007, 10:47:13 PM
Part of our lovely silent auction table
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Adriana Patti on December 09, 2007, 10:48:22 PM
That is all I am afraid :(
I will not get ready to go to bed
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Tomovoz on December 09, 2007, 10:49:30 PM
That is all I am afraid :(
I will not get ready to go to bed

Why?
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 10:58:06 PM
BK making a fashion statement:

(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL242/891350/17076261/292410874.jpg)

I wonder what he is saying?

der Brucer
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DakotaCelt on December 09, 2007, 11:05:51 PM
Can I ask for an opinion

Am I over reacting to think that it is rather rude for co-workers, especially those I work with not even to acknowledge my loss?

The only consolation to the inepitude of co-workers was the lovely words I got from a couple of individuals at the library and  my student workers.....

Really sad actually when my sisters place of employment even sent an arrangement and NDSU libraries could not even acknowledge the hardship and loss i experienced.  

I am however thankful for HHW and many other firends who have been there. EVidently, NDSU libraries is more heartless than I thought.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DakotaCelt on December 09, 2007, 11:09:11 PM
Tomovoz,

Your song was a hit at the prayer service.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 11:10:05 PM
Welcome twelve GUESTS.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 11:10:21 PM
We did indeed make third best "views" day ever for yesterday.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 11:10:46 PM
And I do believe I shall achieve 33,000 postings before the evening ends.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: bk on December 09, 2007, 11:11:05 PM
I guess I should write some notes.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 11:16:01 PM
Can I ask for an opinion

Am I over reacting to think that it is rather rude for co-workers, especially those I work with not even to acknowledge my loss?

...EVidently, NDSU libraries is more heartless than I thought.

Probably more disorganized, and perhaps disinterested, than heartless. Does you organization have no policy for acknowledgements of deaths/births/marriages? Absent a stated policy, the chore usually falls upon the Department Manager's secretary (now probably an executive assistant).

der Brucer
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DakotaCelt on December 09, 2007, 11:17:44 PM
Disorganized would be polite...

They did acknowledge one woman's husband that died before thanksgiving.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DakotaCelt on December 09, 2007, 11:18:11 PM
Congrats ot bk's new plateau!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Tomovoz on December 09, 2007, 11:19:18 PM
Tomovoz,

Your song was a hit at the prayer service.
A pleasure to help out.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 11:26:07 PM
Disorganized would be polite...

They did acknowledge one woman's husband that died before thanksgiving.

Were you eligible for bereavement time off?

der Brucer

Some work places would not officially react to the the death of a non-resident parent.  
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 11:31:13 PM
Oh, but in a few more hours.....blech!

I don't like wishing time away, but this time tomorrow night, my fettle should be fine.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 11:33:45 PM
I wonder how George's full weekend of performances went!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DakotaCelt on December 09, 2007, 11:34:35 PM
Yes, I have been there for 6 years.  Immediate family members: children, parents, grandparents
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DakotaCelt on December 09, 2007, 11:35:00 PM
I wonder too RLP...
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 11:35:46 PM
Disorganized would be polite...

They did acknowledge one woman's husband that died before thanksgiving.

Do you consider any of them to be friends?
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DakotaCelt on December 09, 2007, 11:36:53 PM
no but it would have been nice. I consider my student workers freinds and the one ref librarian who did send a card
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 11:38:26 PM
Be careful using the term "mate" - it's also derogatory!

This is news to me over here in Yankland.  We get "mated" to death in Aussie movies and by Aussie performers.

In what usage is "mate" deemed derogatory?  
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DakotaCelt on December 09, 2007, 11:39:19 PM
Maybe I am over reacting.... It has been a very stressful week

Sleep has been fleeting...

HHW has been a blessing, if you guys here only knew how much your kind words and thoughts have meant to me. I have GREATLY appreciated them.  You guys are gems in more ways than one and  THis also includes the lovely ladies on the board....

I could feel the loving vibes from this board... I appreciated it
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 11:39:59 PM
I wonder how George's full weekend of performances went!

He posted about 6 PM:

Quote
Yesterday's matinee was a good show for us...and the 12, yes 12, audience members.  There are about 25 people in the cast.  But we still put on a good show.  Yesterday's evening performance went well, also, but it helped that we also had a FULL house (they even added a couple of extra chairs!)!  They loved it!  My friend Margo and co-worker Rick were there.  Margo really enjoyed it and Rick told me that he did.  But later, I called Margo and she said that Rick was a little hesitant about going.  He was in Seattle all day yesterday and didn't necessarily want to sit through a two and a half hour show.  Oh, well.  He did.  I think he really did enjoy it, though.

der Brucer
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 11:40:01 PM
no but it would have been nice. I consider my student workers freinds and the one ref librarian who did send a card


People are funny.   It's possible they don't feel they know you well enough for their sentiments to mean anything to you.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 11:42:09 PM
He posted about 6 PM:der Brucer


That's good to know, Bruce.  I probably should have waded through a few more pages than I did and truly caught up.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DakotaCelt on December 09, 2007, 11:42:26 PM
perhaps.....

Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DakotaCelt on December 09, 2007, 11:42:58 PM
Thanks for the heads up Bruce....
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DakotaCelt on December 09, 2007, 11:43:20 PM
Bruce, you dont look a day past 40....
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DakotaCelt on December 09, 2007, 11:43:42 PM
Thanks HHW  (((Hugs)))
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 11:47:02 PM
perhaps.....



Cards get passed around in my workplace all the time.  Mostly they are for birthdays, but sometimes they are for sympathy.

I generally know most of our employeess by name, though I seldom work "with" most of them or spend time with them.  If a sympathy card gets presented to me, I'll sign it but I always wonder whether the employee would consider my comments sincere since I don't know them well.

Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 09, 2007, 11:49:10 PM
I've got a couple of things to "surf" before calling it a night.

But for HHW, I bid you all adieu....adieu....parting is such sweet sorrow
But I won't bid you adieu 'til it be morrow ('cause I have a stinkin' root canal at 8 a.m.).
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: singdaw on December 09, 2007, 11:50:29 PM
Greetings all, from sunny San Diego!

Well, actually, La Jolla...and it isn't sunny at this very moment.  It's kind of dark out.  And who the frell knows what time it is by New York standards...I don't think I want to know.  But I'm here!  :)  And it seems I have a lot of ketchuping to do.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DakotaCelt on December 09, 2007, 11:51:25 PM
You have a point.

I never did hear from two women I directly work with day in and day out.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DakotaCelt on December 09, 2007, 11:52:24 PM
Vibes for a painfree root canal for Ron!!

My thoughts are with ya
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DakotaCelt on December 09, 2007, 11:53:25 PM
Hello singdaw,....

Visiting friends and relatives in LaJolla, CA?

Strange seeing you on at this time... ;)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: singdaw on December 09, 2007, 11:54:36 PM
Hi, DR DC!  My DH is here for a conference this week; I'm tagging along.
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 11:55:10 PM
... La Jolla...\
I hope you don't say it like some one from New York.

der Brucer
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: singdaw on December 09, 2007, 11:55:45 PM
I imagine it's kind of difficult for you to return to the routine so soon after this weekend.  Take it easy on yourself!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: singdaw on December 09, 2007, 11:56:39 PM
DR dB - you don't like my thick Bronx accent?  ;)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: singdaw on December 09, 2007, 11:57:25 PM
OK.  Must turn in.  Will ketchup tomorrow.

Good night, all you lovelies!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 09, 2007, 11:58:10 PM
Hi, DR DC!  My DH is here for a conference this week; I'm tagging along.

Did you pack your Gay Troubadours Bar Guide?

der Brucer
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DakotaCelt on December 10, 2007, 12:02:04 AM
Hi, DR DC!  My DH is here for a conference this week; I'm tagging along.

Have fun!

Please send some of your nice warm weather my way!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 10, 2007, 12:02:40 AM
DR dB - you don't like my thick Bronx accent?  ;)

Depends - do you rhyme La Jolla with ebola?

der Brucer
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DakotaCelt on December 10, 2007, 12:03:04 AM
Pleasant dreams Singdaw!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 10, 2007, 12:04:33 AM
OK.  Must turn in.  Will ketchup tomorrow.

Good night, all you lovelies!

WAIT - you didn't get the fireworks for hitting 9000 posts!

der Brucer
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DakotaCelt on December 10, 2007, 12:04:38 AM
Pleasant dreams Singdaw!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DakotaCelt on December 10, 2007, 12:05:02 AM
I thought La Jolla was a corruption of Jolly time in La Folles? :)  Perhaps I am wrong....  
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DakotaCelt on December 10, 2007, 12:05:47 AM
Congrats to Singdaw on his new plateau!!!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: George on December 10, 2007, 12:06:36 AM
I just got back from our last performance this weekend.  Afterwards, I drove a couple castmates home...to their homes (unfortunately). ;) Now, I need to clean up my living room a bit because a friend is coming over for lunch and my dining room table is covered with stuff. ::) Crap, really.  I just set things down on it and then leave them.  It's time to clean it up, or at least hide it all. :)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: George on December 10, 2007, 12:08:47 AM
Congrats to Singdaw on his new plateau!!!

Yes!  Congrats on the 9,000+ posts!

And I just noticed that Der Brucer has 10,075 posts!  I must've missed the celebration for him reaching five digits!! :D Congrats to you, too!

;D
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DakotaCelt on December 10, 2007, 12:10:42 AM
I am the same way George... My table is my catch all!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DakotaCelt on December 10, 2007, 12:11:14 AM
Congrats to DerBrucer!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DERBRUCER on December 10, 2007, 12:16:32 AM
Yes!  Congrats on the 9,000+ posts!

And I just noticed that Der Brucer has 10,075 posts!  I must've missed the celebration for him reaching five digits!! :D Congrats to you, too!

;D

I'm so busy minding everybody else's business I didn't even notice!
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: George on December 10, 2007, 12:19:05 AM
I'm so busy minding everybody else's business I didn't even notice!

;)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: DakotaCelt on December 10, 2007, 12:24:42 AM
u r a good guy derbrucer  ;)
Title: Re:BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
Post by: George on December 10, 2007, 12:28:26 AM
Well, TCB, it's the season for mistiness.  ;)   I won't reveal names, but MORE THAN ONE DR ADMITTED BEING TEARY-EYED while watching our DVD.

I didn't know what to expect, but I was blown away by how wonderful it was! ;D