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Title: FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: bk on February 23, 2008, 12:19:00 AM
Well, you've read the notes the notes were full of speed ahead, and now it is time for you to post until the full speed cows come home.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: bk on February 23, 2008, 12:19:46 AM
And the word of the day is: NETTLESOME!
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Post by: bk on February 23, 2008, 12:20:01 AM
I gotta tell you.
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Post by: bk on February 23, 2008, 12:21:19 AM
Almost ready for bed.
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Post by: bk on February 23, 2008, 12:21:49 AM
First I must chew two count them two Tums to counteract the chili cheese fries I ate earlier.
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Post by: bk on February 23, 2008, 12:34:10 AM
Nobody here but us chickens.
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Post by: bk on February 23, 2008, 12:34:21 AM
Will we never get to page two?
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Post by: bk on February 23, 2008, 12:34:56 AM
Welcome five GUESTS.
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Post by: bk on February 23, 2008, 12:35:18 AM
Who ARE you people?  Anyone have any shows closing this weekend?
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Post by: bk on February 23, 2008, 12:44:04 AM
Make that ten GUESTS.
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Post by: singdaw on February 23, 2008, 01:31:52 AM
DR Vixmom - sorry very very sorry to hear about your injuries.  Ouch!

Sending you EVERY ***HEALING VIBE***
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: singdaw on February 23, 2008, 01:33:06 AM
I don't think I've seen a single of the nominated films this year.  :(
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Post by: Michael on February 23, 2008, 04:04:48 AM
I don't think I've seen a single of the nominated films this year.  :(

Thank God I'm not the only one!  I think this is the first time I haven't even seen at least one of the nominees in all the major categories.
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Post by: Michael on February 23, 2008, 04:05:31 AM
And the word of the day is: NETTLESOME!

The late actress Lois Nettlesome.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Michael on February 23, 2008, 04:13:16 AM
Please no more postings about Lost spoilers or otherwise.

I like to wait for the DVDs to come out and watch them that way.

Even scrolling past postings you catch things.

Last night DR MATT HOUGH wrote something about Lost that I didn't know it was about Lost until I started to read it and then I immediatly stopped.

So please please please no more Lost postings.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jrand73 on February 23, 2008, 04:32:53 AM
Happy Birthday DR DRUXY.

DR VIXMOM - healing vibes for injuries from the drunken fall.....oh.....accidental fall, that it.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jrand73 on February 23, 2008, 04:33:27 AM
LOL......I actually used to think of her as Lois Nettlesome - her performances for me were rather precious.
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 23, 2008, 04:34:10 AM
That makes THREE of us who haven't really paid much attention to the nominees this year.  I guess it's because I don't go to movies in the THEE-AYTER much anymore.....
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Post by: FJL on February 23, 2008, 04:40:22 AM
Or else just larger SPOILER warnings.
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Post by: FJL on February 23, 2008, 04:42:28 AM
I go to the theater a lot more than the average person, I guess, but I think the only movie I saw in an actual movie theater last year was ENCHANTED.  
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jrand73 on February 23, 2008, 05:19:26 AM
Off to work....oh well.
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 23, 2008, 05:39:17 AM
Good morning, all!  My plans for today have altered: my first priority is to find a Fed EX shop open to pick up 50 mailing pouches.  I'm determoned to get these cartons out of here on Monday, come hell or high water (one of my late ma's favorite expressions).  Then I have some Lady/Slipper and Toyland work to occupy myself.  I'll begin the Planet X prep tomorrow, and I can spend a liesurely day at the office all to myself.  I still have no space to do anything here beyond computer work, and once these cartons are gone, I can get my new space into working order.

DR Jose, do you have any late afternoon or early evening plans? We might catch a movie.  Late afternoon tomorrow would be good as well, but on Sunday I need to be free after 6 pm.  Tomorrow is the closing performance of THE FANTASTICKS and the Raines family is attending.  Charlotte's school break begins tomorrow and her plane is due to land at LaGuardia at 4, I believe.  If there are major delays, she is to bring her luggage directly to the theatre, where I'll meet them and get her luggage back to their apartment.  Given the current weather, I expect a delay so I need to be on call.

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Birthday Felicitations To Our DR Druxy!
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Post by: Edisaurus on February 23, 2008, 05:40:12 AM
Good morning, Fred!

I was up too late, watching shows about serial killers on the history channel. I think I need to go back to bed for a bit, as I have a lot of socializing to do tonight!
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Post by: Ginny on February 23, 2008, 05:48:43 AM
Saturday morning greetings!  Today's an information-waitressing day for me.  Weather-weariness has really set in - haven't had any major problems driving, but I've spent huge amounts of emotional energy worrying about it.

Healing vibes to DR Vixmom!

Happiest of birthdays to DR Druxy!
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: FJL on February 23, 2008, 05:59:19 AM
Happy birthday, Druxy!
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on February 23, 2008, 06:06:30 AM
Happy Birthday, DR Druxy!
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on February 23, 2008, 06:06:52 AM
Heal quickly, DR Vixmom!
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on February 23, 2008, 06:15:54 AM
And the word of the day is: NETTLESOME!

And The Song Of The Day Is: NO ONE MOURNS THE WICKED
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on February 23, 2008, 06:16:32 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DRUXY
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Post by: singdaw on February 23, 2008, 06:22:05 AM
I have a lot of socializing to do tonight!

She's Got A Lot Of Livin'
To Do!
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Post by: singdaw on February 23, 2008, 06:25:41 AM
Brian d'Arcy James presents a birthday cake
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Post by: singdaw on February 23, 2008, 06:27:34 AM
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Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 23, 2008, 07:18:44 AM
Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up...  And I believe for the first time in five days, my throat is no longer sore.  :)
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 23, 2008, 07:19:20 AM
OY!  If there ever was a set up for DRs TCB, td and singdaw....  OY!


;D
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 23, 2008, 07:19:47 AM
Happy Birthday, DR Druxy!!!!!
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Post by: Ginny on February 23, 2008, 07:20:09 AM
In preparation for tomorrow's Oscar bash, I made a list of the nominated films, from all categories, that I've seen:

Charlie Wilson's War
Elizabeth: The Golden Age
Enchanted
La Vie en Rose - DVD only
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End - DVD only
Ratatouille - DVD only
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Pretty slim list.  Richard and I have seen none of the Best Picture nominees.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: elmore3003 on February 23, 2008, 07:26:32 AM
Back from my first round of errands to Staples and Fed Ex/Kinko. I think I'll now make a jaunt to my storage space and drag back a few cartons of DVDs.

After that, I'll do some Toyland work at the computer.

I just caught, as I came in, the tantrum the Millionaire Matchmaker made when her assistants asked for raises; it was all about "how dare you ask for a raise when I give you freebies and bonuses" and sounded just like the rant I got when I left the Drama Book Shop in 1981 because I was carrying a lot of the workload for the owners who were making about $100,000 a year between salaries and bonuses and I was at their maximum pay level of $175.00/week, which was about $120 after deductions.  No on can live on any level in Manhattan at $120/week, expecially if your rent is $400/month!  Of course, that was 20+ years ago.  My rent is double that now.  And still a bargain for Manhattan.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: elmore3003 on February 23, 2008, 07:30:45 AM
I believe that tomorrow night I'll be watching the final third of PRIDE & PREJUDICE instead of the Oscars.  Since my movie going is rare these days and the only nominated film I've seen, I believe, is NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN, which I liked, I'm completely apathetic.  I agree with DR brian(?) that HOT FUZZ was onbe of my faves of last year and I also loved ENCHANTED, but I feel very much like Rhett Butler over the Awards night.

And, of course, when I was seeing lots of film, they were all with goddaughter Charlotte so they were mainly chick flics.  They never seem to be nominated.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 23, 2008, 07:32:33 AM
DR Michael S - We went through the whole SPOILER discussion a couple of months ago, and a couple of times before that - and it wasn't just related to "Lost", so...

First of all, it's just a TV program.

Secondly, there are more sources for potential SPOILERS for "Lost" - and any other show - than just HHW.  Heck, even some of the previews and commercials for the shows seem to contain a bit more information than some people would like.  Yes, sometimes the information is misleading, but it's still information nonetheless.  You might as well ask ABC not to do any more publicity for the show - which is something that would definitely not happen.

Thirdly, if we stopped talking about "Lost", well... Fridays would be mighty dead around here.  ;)

Finally, I stated a few days ago, that I don't really get all that invested with TV shows mainly because my schedule usually doesn't allow me to keep up with programs on a regular basis.  Consequently, sometimes I just go ahead and ask "Who got kicked off?", "What happened?", etc.  And then go back to watching the show when and if I can.  Yes, the surprise element may no longer be there, but I'd have to say with "Lost" in particular, even knowing some of the "surprises" in advance hasn't really lessened my sense of excitement and wonder as those surprises begin to get revealed.  Nothing on "Lost" is ever as it seems on first view, and the writers have done an amazing job of keeping you guessing at every turn.  Yes, I know where I'm going, but the journey there is still worth the air fare.  ;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 23, 2008, 07:36:14 AM
DR elmore - Hmm.. A movie may work this late this afternoon, early evening.  I have a few things I need to take care of around the apartment today - especially now that I'm not feeling so logey and sluggish.  I'll give you a call.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Kerry on February 23, 2008, 07:41:24 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR DRUXY!!!
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 23, 2008, 07:43:43 AM
And speaking of movies...

I've seen all of the Best Picture nominees this year, and a bunch of the other nominated films.  Frankly, like DR elmore and others, nothing really excites me this year about any of the "races".  My sense from most of the Best Pic nominees is that people tried to make "Important" films rather than just "Good" ones... At the very least, "The Academy" nominated "Important" films rather than the truly "Good" ones.  So... :-\

However, I am interested to see how the Best Song category works itself out since Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz's songs from "Enchanted" fill three of the five slots.  -And I'm also looking forward to Kristin Chenoweth and Amy Adams performing too, as well as the duo from "Once".  As for the song from "August Rush", well... I'm happy for the Harlem-based composer and choir that were nominated and will be performing on the telecast tomorrow night, but I would have filled that slot with another song from "Once" or "Enchanted" (then Carrie Underwood would have gotten on the Oscars too!). ;)
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Kerry on February 23, 2008, 07:44:46 AM
I got an e-mail notifying me that I won the World Cup Lottery (funny, I don't remember ever entering it), but I'm sure the money is practically just on its way to me.  So, I think I'll buy the Plaza and turn it into the Haines Home for Wayward Mavens, and we can ALLL live there.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 07:54:38 AM
DR Vixmom - sorry very very sorry to hear about your injuries.  Ouch!

Sending you EVERY ***HEALING VIBE***

Yes...and thanks for the <<OUCH>> "hugs" <<OOF>> and kisses. :)
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Druxy on February 23, 2008, 07:56:42 AM
Thanks for the birthday greetings!  

Now, on to Todai for my free birthday lunch.

My Oscar predictions?

NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN, Daniel Day-Lewis, Julie Christie, Tom Wilkinson (More hope than prediction.  He's the one that deserves it.). Amy Ryan (She'll be robbed if she doesn' get it.) and the Coen Brothers.  

Actually, I liked MICHAEL CLAYTON more than I did NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN, but I won't be unhappy if the latter wins.

Unfortunately, I've not seen JUNO yet.
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Post by: Jeanne on February 23, 2008, 07:57:32 AM
Good morning, everyone!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO NEW DR DRUXY!

HEALING VIBES TO DRs VIXMOM, TCB, RLP, and anyone else who needs them.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 07:57:32 AM
Please no more postings about Lost spoilers or otherwise.

I like to wait for the DVDs to come out and watch them that way.

Even scrolling past postings you catch things.

Last night DR MATT HOUGH wrote something about Lost that I didn't know it was about Lost until I started to read it and then I immediatly stopped.

So please please please no more Lost postings.


Am I reading you correctly?  WE are not supposed to post ANYTHING about current TV shows because YOU, Michael Shayne, prefer to wait until they're out on DVD and watch them that way?

GEEZ, LOUISE!  Much of what WE discuss here at HainesHisWay is the weekly episode of a show like "Lost"  or "Heroes" or "Jericho" or "Medium" or whatever reality show might be airing like "Project Runway," "Big Brother", "Survivor", "Amazing Race", "American Idol", etc., etc.  A lot of OUR enjoyment comes in sharing thoughts with others in this forum about the most recent episode.  

Since most of us follow internet protocol with SPOILER alerts, I think your best solution is to work harder to not read those posts labeled for your convenience.  

Perhaps we must also stop discussing movies you haven't seen?  Where will it all end, I wonder!  No more postings of pet pictures because someone is allergic to dogs and cats and even the sight of one causes a breakout of  hives?










Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 23, 2008, 07:57:47 AM
DR vixmom - Did you drop the Girl Scout Cookies?  ;)

Seriously...  I hope you feel better and heal faster.  And I hope that the vixdad and the vixter take good care of their Queen this weekend too!
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jeanne on February 23, 2008, 07:59:16 AM
I also have not seen any of the Best Picture-nominated films.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Druxy on February 23, 2008, 08:03:17 AM
Hey, guys:

Thanks for the title, but I'm NOT a doctor.

My mother would've been happy if I was a doctor, or a lawyer, or a CPA, but I disappointed her.

I went into that "evil, unsavory" profession, known as show business...and I love it.

 :)
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Post by: Jeanne on February 23, 2008, 08:03:31 AM
Marvelous Matt was supposed to be here today to take care of a bunch of small repairs, one of them the result of the high winds we had a week or so ago. But he has the flu--he's NEVER sick--so I have the day to myself. Well, I have the HOUSE to myself.

Ron, maybe I WAS hit in the head then. Would I know??
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jeanne on February 23, 2008, 08:04:41 AM
Surely we've filled DRUXY in on our HHW phraseology?
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Post by: Jeanne on February 23, 2008, 08:06:22 AM
Druxy,
"DR" is HHW-talk for "Dear Reader".
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 23, 2008, 08:08:42 AM
Todai for you, tomorrow for me!

Moshi, Moshi!
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Matt H. on February 23, 2008, 08:08:44 AM
Please no more postings about Lost spoilers or otherwise.

I like to wait for the DVDs to come out and watch them that way.

Even scrolling past postings you catch things.

Last night DR MATT HOUGH wrote something about Lost that I didn't know it was about Lost until I started to read it and then I immediatly stopped.

So please please please no more Lost postings.


Michael, do you honestly think that's a fair request? I'm abjectly sorry if I unintentionally spoiled information for you, but for one of the shows that many of us here find incredibly exciting to watch and then talk about later, this is simply not a fair request.

I think it's reasonable to ask that we double our efforts to be careful about what we post, but to deprive ourselves of scintillating discussion now because you choose to wait for the release of the DVDs is not reasonable.

I'll be curious to see how other DRs who are LOST fans feel about this.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jeanne on February 23, 2008, 08:10:22 AM
Must done some work. Shall stop by later to further atone for my recent sins (well, some of them).
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Druxy on February 23, 2008, 08:13:05 AM
Thanks for the explanaton of DR.

And, I was just about to write myself a prescription.

 ;)
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Post by: Ginny on February 23, 2008, 08:16:34 AM
Hoo and Ray, the sun is shining in southwest Ohio!
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Post by: Matt H. on February 23, 2008, 08:16:42 AM
Good morning.

It barely got to 40 yesterday, and today it's to be 65! Such is life in the South. It was cloudy, foggy, and gloomy this morning, but the skies appear to be clearing now, and it's definitely not cold outside like it was yesterday.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Matt H. on February 23, 2008, 08:17:08 AM
Happy Birthday to new DR Druxy!!!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 08:17:26 AM
Thanks for the explanaton of DR.

And, I was just about to write myself a prescription.

 ;)

Go ahead.  Do a RX for "A Spoonful of Sugar"!

Happy Birthday! from me, as well!
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Post by: Matt H. on February 23, 2008, 08:18:14 AM
TV Reminder:


TORCHWOOD!!!
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Post by: Matt H. on February 23, 2008, 08:19:31 AM
This afternoon I'll take a break from reviewing to enjoy MEET JOE BLACK on HD-DVD.

Tonight, it's back to reviewing with THINGS WE LOST IN THE FIRE.

Full day of movie watching capped off by TORCHWOOD tonight.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 08:20:59 AM
Woo-hoo!


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Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Matt H. on February 23, 2008, 08:21:18 AM
Here are the Oscar predictions I made for the Oscar contest sponsored annually by THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER:

Best Picture - NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN

Best Actor - Daniel Day-Lewis/THERE WILL BE BLOOD

Best Actress - Julie Christie/AWAY FROM HER

Best Supporting Actor - Javier Bardiem/NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN

Best Supporting Actress - Ruby Dee/AMERICAN GANGSTER

Best Director - Joel and Ethan Coen/NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN
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Post by: Matt H. on February 23, 2008, 08:23:55 AM
I think Ruby Dee's five minute performance will be a career win (similar to Alan Arkin's undeserved win for LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE last year).

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY is predicting an upset in the category: Tilda Swinton for MICHAEL CLAYTON. She did win the BAFTA, and Amy Ryan has won the majority of the critics' awards for GONE BABY GONE. So this should be the night's closest race.

EW also said that there may be a Best Actress upset with either Ellen Page or Laura Linney winning.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 08:25:28 AM
Thanks to all who expressed "vibeage" for me yesterday.  It is appreciated.

Some of the symptoms are a bit more pronounced today.  I'm countering them with OTC meds, as appropriate to the symptom.

I'm not down and out by any means.  But I hate fighting these viruses.  I'm not as resilient, energy-wise, as I once was.  A little exertion requires a recuperating nap.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: TCB on February 23, 2008, 08:28:31 AM
OY!  If there ever was a set up for DRs TCB, td and singdaw....  OY!


;D


Not I!  Who you sleep with is your business.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 23, 2008, 08:31:22 AM
Not I!  Who you sleep with is your business.

And it is indeed a business... Oh.. nevermind.
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Post by: TCB on February 23, 2008, 08:37:48 AM
And it is indeed a business[/i]... Oh.. nevermind.


What the heck were you trying to do to the word business?











Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 08:38:00 AM
I'm hieing my hiney off to Trader Joe's to pick up some comfort foods.  Laters...
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: bk on February 23, 2008, 08:39:38 AM
I really wanted to sleeeeep, but I'm up and awaiting the arrival of you know who.  
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 08:40:20 AM
Marvelous Matt was supposed to be here today to take care of a bunch of small repairs, one of them the result of the high winds we had a week or so ago. But he has the flu--he's NEVER sick--so I have the day to myself. Well, I have the HOUSE to myself.

Ron, maybe I WAS hit in the head then. Would I know??

That you are able to consider the possibility seems like a good sign to me.


 :D
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: bk on February 23, 2008, 08:41:15 AM
We've had a few frustrations from dear reader with the TV discussions, and I think MattH is right - let's just put bigger spoiler alert at the top with the name of the show - I think that discussing the shows is fine and fun and we've been doing it forever - I certainly have been guilty of spoilage in the past.  That is my two centimes.
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Post by: TCB on February 23, 2008, 08:42:19 AM
A friend of mine sent me this web addresss:


http://dingo.care2.com/cards/flash/5409/galaxy.swf




It is very cute, but a bit long.  The singer is, of course, Eric Idle.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: FJL on February 23, 2008, 08:44:55 AM
Off to the tax office in a few minutes.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: MBarnum on February 23, 2008, 08:48:26 AM


Happy birthday DR Druxy!
Hope you have a great day!!


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Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: elmore3003 on February 23, 2008, 08:48:34 AM
Off to the tax office in a few minutes.

Hey, Fred! I hope it's a good day.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Matt H. on February 23, 2008, 08:49:05 AM
We've had a few frustrations from dear reader with the TV discussions, and I think MattH is right - let's just put bigger spoiler alert at the top with the name of the show - I think that discussing the shows is fine and fun and we've been doing it forever - I certainly have been guilty of spoilage in the past.  That is my two centimes.

And maybe putting a spoiler space AFTER writing whatever we're writing might also prevent accidentally reading something that's at the bottom of the post when one is reading the top of the subsequent post.

I will REALLY try to do better about this.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Matt H. on February 23, 2008, 08:49:55 AM
And now I'm heading down to begin preparations for lunch and to check today's mail.

WBBL.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: TCB on February 23, 2008, 08:52:54 AM
MBarnum, have you ever tried to arrange an interview wifh David Nelson?
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: singdaw on February 23, 2008, 08:53:40 AM
The other option for "spoilers" that I've seen used on some other sites would be to post spoiler posts in yellow.  It's harder to read.  Those who wish to read the post can simply click and drag with their mouse to highlight the text, which then becomes more clearly defined.    Just a thought.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: singdaw on February 23, 2008, 09:00:01 AM
OY!  If there ever was a set up for DRs TCB, td and singdaw....  OY!

Nah...

It would kind of be like stealing candy from children.    ;)
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: singdaw on February 23, 2008, 09:07:50 AM
We just finished watching the PBS Company.

First, I'm grateful to PBS for presenting it.  I don't think anyone else would bother.

The director's "concept" didn't do anything for me, or for the material, in my humble opinion.  That said, I can see how, at least sitting in the theatre live, it could have been, at moments, moving and theatrically effective.  There were, for me, too many moments of raggedness [vocally and/or instrumentally] or imbalances in the orchestrations.  Still, some nicely gauged performances.

The editing was a bit "busy" for my taste.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: singingnymph on February 23, 2008, 09:27:36 AM
I'm back! I'm front!

Camping was fun, didn't freeze my arse off, but the dune buggy wasn't working, so I didn't get to ride/bounce around the desert like I'd hoped.
When I got back, I was moderately busy with a few things.  
No, you know what it was? I went into hiding because I saw the photos of myself from dinner at Genghis Cohen. Yikes.
I'm kidding, I just saw them. But I still say, Yikes. But I dislike most photos of myself, so oh well.

Let's see, what else is new?
I slammed my finger in the car door when we stopped for lunch on the way to the desert. It's bruised pretty bad, but the the nail didn't turn black, so that's a plus. It doesn't really hurt anymore, just feels weird.
I got a job lead for clericial work at the San Pedro Marina that pays pretty well. That'd be nice!
I went to the Star Trek Tour in Long Beach yesterday. I knew it wouldn't be like a convention, but past that, I didn't really know what to expect. It was actually like a Star Trek museum. But there were also cool photo ops & a couple ST themed virtual coasters.

Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 23, 2008, 09:30:14 AM
DR TCB - I have clarified my intent.  -Well, at least my formatting.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Ginny on February 23, 2008, 09:38:56 AM
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library in Kansas is experimenting with video book reviews.  Here are 2 of my favorites:

At Knit's End (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbUzZ9XZNiM&feature=related)

Austenland (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWs_i-oHXD0&feature=user)
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Ginny on February 23, 2008, 10:01:07 AM
Also came across a review of

Leslie Day's Field Guide to the Natural World of New York City (http://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title_pages/9380.html)
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: singdaw on February 23, 2008, 10:05:20 AM
And when are we going to see a 60-second YouTube book review from the fascinating DR Ginny?  :)
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Ben on February 23, 2008, 10:09:22 AM
Dont' have a clue about the Oscars. I have seen only one film and it got a nomination for Johnny Depp. I don't care much about the Oscars anymore and haven't for years but this might be the first year in which I haven't seen nor care to see any of the big movies. I guess I'm creeping into curmudenonville  ;)
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 10:11:16 AM
The other option for "spoilers" that I've seen used on some other sites would be to post spoiler posts in yellow.  It's harder to read.  Those who wish to read the post can simply click and drag with their mouse to highlight the text, which then becomes more clearly defined.    Just a thought.

It is a thought.  However, DR MichaelS is saying he doesn't want us to post about any show he "might" be interested in.  He wants to wait until the season is over and is issued on DVD, and then only until after he watches those.  

What if he accidentally clicks and drags as he's scrolling down and sees that three "Lost" survivors got murdered* in the last episode...then what?  












*
No SPOILER information actually appears in this post!
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Ginny on February 23, 2008, 10:12:51 AM
LOL, DR Singdaw!

That Barbie video demonstrates that not all librarians can act.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 10:12:57 AM
Woo-hoo!


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Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 10:19:19 AM
I've been to Trader Joe's and got a bag full of yummiliciousness.

I've been to Arizmendi's (a wonderful bakery) and got a cheese roll.

I've been to La Farine's and got two chocolatines, 5 chocolate chip-pecan cookies and 5 Bisous au Chocolat (wonderful chocolate cookie sandwiches with chocolate ganache filling).

And I've been to Peet's where I splurged on large latte with an extra espresso shot.  It is awaiting me....

Don't anyone post anything until I get back.  I prefer not to have to catch up!



;)
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: George on February 23, 2008, 10:21:19 AM
A Very Happy Birthday to DR Druxy!!
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: George on February 23, 2008, 10:23:57 AM
~~~Feel Better Vibes to DR Vixmom!!~~~
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 23, 2008, 10:26:44 AM
Today's an information-waitressing day for me.  

QUESTIONS ANSWERED - PROBLEMS SOLVED

MS FANTASTIC

INFORMATION WAITRESS
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Note: No Food Stamps exchanged

der Brucer
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Edisaurus on February 23, 2008, 10:34:46 AM
A friend of mine sent me this web addresss:


http://dingo.care2.com/cards/flash/5409/galaxy.swf



Thanks, TCB, I enjoyed that!
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Edisaurus on February 23, 2008, 10:38:17 AM
Happy birthday to Dear Sometimes-Reader Druxy
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 23, 2008, 10:41:02 AM
Shall stop by later to further atone for my recent sins ...

A list would be nice; lurid descriptions would be particularly appreciated. Some of us might even offer recommendations for other sinful areas to pursue.

der Brucer
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Edisaurus on February 23, 2008, 10:50:08 AM
For anyone who wondered if the $270 million winning lottery ticket purchased in GA was mine...


 :-\ :-\ :-\
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: elmore3003 on February 23, 2008, 11:00:49 AM
I'm printing out my new Fed Ex labels and watching too many episodes of CUTE VAPID AND SHALLOW or MAKE ME A SUPERMODEL.  I love Bravo.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 23, 2008, 11:04:15 AM
Nominated films seen:

Enchanted
Ratatouille
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Transformers(me only)

No Country for Old Men has moved to our bargain multiplex ($3.00), maybe we can catch a matinee tomorrow.

der Brucer
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: singdaw on February 23, 2008, 11:05:19 AM
yummiliciousness

What a great word!    :D
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: singingnymph on February 23, 2008, 11:16:48 AM
Oh & my dad is thinking of  remarrying. To a woman he's only known/been dating since July.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 23, 2008, 11:21:59 AM
Now I know how Noah felt!

Rounded up all of the live stock and poured them into the car for the trip to the Rabies clinic.

The dogs had been out for a ride for sometime, so they were all over the place - I'm so glad we had the carrier for JJ!

The cat-lady inspected JJ and said he was an un-neutered male about 6-8 month old.

They all got their Rabies shot ($3) - JJ also got a distemper shot (another $10). The dogs all got three year liscenses $10 - not bad since the local animal hospital charges $51 just to walk through the door.

JJ rode quietly in the carrier, and when I took him out at the clinic, he just settled down in my arms and ignored all the other animals dashing about.

The local cat association rep gave me the phone number of a local who works with Petsmart to place cats; since JJ had his shots, if the guy inspects him and finds him adoptable, he will have him neutered and take him to various Pet stores to help find adoptive parents (he picks the cats up at the local pet store, across the highway from where Woody works and returns them when he's done for the day).

der Brucer
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 23, 2008, 11:24:49 AM
Oh & my dad is thinking of  remarrying. To a woman he's only known/been dating since July.

Well, that's better than waking up in a Nevada hotel room with a hangover, a stranger, and a marriage certificate.

der Brucer
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: MBarnum on February 23, 2008, 11:54:57 AM
MBarnum, have you ever tried to arrange an interview wifh David Nelson?

Not yet. But I have thought about it.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: MBarnum on February 23, 2008, 11:59:51 AM
Der Brucer,

To have a cat that calm is a treasure. He sounds very much like my Freddy in temperment...I bet he would get along with dogs quite easily.

I'm just sayin'
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: singingnymph on February 23, 2008, 12:11:05 PM
Well, that's better than waking up in a Nevada hotel room with a hangover, a stranger, and a marriage certificate.

der Brucer
Very true.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Ginny on February 23, 2008, 12:23:01 PM
DR Elmore - how's the printing coming along?
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Kerry on February 23, 2008, 12:32:02 PM

http://www.childdrowningprevention.com/index.html


I thought this was quite fascinating.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Kerry on February 23, 2008, 12:32:41 PM
Well, that's better than waking up in a Nevada hotel room with a hangover, a stranger, and a marriage certificate.

der Brucer


I hate it when that happens!!!!
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jeanne on February 23, 2008, 12:37:46 PM
I've been to Trader Joe's and got a bag full of yummiliciousness.

I've been to Arizmendi's (a wonderful bakery) and got a cheese roll.

I've been to La Farine's and got two chocolatines, 5 chocolate chip-pecan cookies and 5 Bisous au Chocolat (wonderful chocolate cookie sandwiches with chocolate ganache filling).
And I've been to Peet's where I splurged on large latte with an extra espresso shot.  It is awaiting me....

Don't anyone post anything until I get back.  I prefer not to have to catch up!

;)

How sick can DR RON be? He sounds pretty feisty to me!
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jeanne on February 23, 2008, 12:38:37 PM
Of course, if he eats all that at once, he may find that he's genuinely ill.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: bk on February 23, 2008, 12:40:26 PM
Back from being away.  Home environment is squeaky clean and I shall now proof, clean up more Nudie script, and continue to work on music and lyrics of various and sundried things.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: bk on February 23, 2008, 12:40:43 PM
But first, might I just say - page four???
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: bk on February 23, 2008, 12:41:04 PM
I know people have seen last year's movies because they've sure been talked about a lot.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jeanne on February 23, 2008, 12:41:44 PM
A list would be nice; lurid descriptions would be particularly appreciated. Some of us might even offer recommendations for other sinful areas to pursue.

der Brucer


LOL.  ;D

Dream on, der B, dream on!
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: elmore3003 on February 23, 2008, 12:44:57 PM
DR Elmore - how's the printing coming along?

Oy!

Too many phone calls to Fed Ex.  The last call was how to close out at the end of day and print a manifest to give to the Fed Ex pickup people on Monday.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jeanne on February 23, 2008, 12:45:55 PM
Well, that's better than waking up in a Nevada hotel room with a hangover, a stranger, and a marriage certificate.

der Brucer

Speaking from experience or was that one of the things you thought I should try??
 ;)
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: singdaw on February 23, 2008, 12:53:05 PM
He sounds pretty feisty to me!

The "L" in DR RLP stands for Look Out!   ;)
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: singingnymph on February 23, 2008, 12:53:29 PM
I know people have seen last year's movies because they've sure been talked about a lot.
I haven't. I live under a rock.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jeanne on February 23, 2008, 01:04:06 PM
Post, atone, post, atone...
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jeanne on February 23, 2008, 01:04:55 PM
I saw some movies last year, but not THOSE movies.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jeanne on February 23, 2008, 01:06:16 PM
I don't live under a rock, but yesterday I was thinking about moving to another planet.

Of course, many of you know that I live on Planet Jeanne.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jeanne on February 23, 2008, 01:11:25 PM
And just where is MISS KAREN? Never here when I'm here. Hummm...

Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jeanne on February 23, 2008, 01:12:17 PM
Jane, I just sent you an email.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 01:12:48 PM
I don't live under a rock, but yesterday I was thinking about moving to another planet.

Of course, many of you know that I live on Planet Jeanne.


Don't go.  I don't have the financial means of following you.   :-[
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jeanne on February 23, 2008, 01:14:55 PM
Don't go.  I don't have the financial means of following you.   :-[

Ohhh...A big KISS to DR RON!
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Matt H. on February 23, 2008, 01:15:40 PM
Althought I go to far fewer movies at the cinema now than I used to before the advent of DVDs and HD paycable channels, I keep up information about the new films because I know I will eventually be seeing them, if not on DVD then on HBO/Showtime/Starz, and I want to be able to choose whether to give them my time beforehand or not, just as if I were choosing to go to a cinema to see them.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jeanne on February 23, 2008, 01:16:40 PM
Where's der B? This could get lurid.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 01:17:35 PM
Post, atone, post, atone...

Or postpone, or postpone...
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jeanne on February 23, 2008, 01:17:41 PM
Post, atone, post, atone.

Oh, I said that already.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jeanne on February 23, 2008, 01:18:46 PM
Or I could postpone atoning.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jeanne on February 23, 2008, 01:19:27 PM
No, I'd rather get it over with.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jeanne on February 23, 2008, 01:21:19 PM
I believe MATTH was the only DR to cast his Oscar votes here. Surely others must have some opinions.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Matt H. on February 23, 2008, 01:24:04 PM
I spent a major part of my afternoon watching and sobbing through MEET JOE BLACK. Yes, it takes DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY and stretches it WAY out, but the length is justified since there are so many plotlines going on in the remake.

I saw the movie at the theater and once before on DVD, but I had totally forgotten that Jake Weber (Joe Dubois on MEDIUM) was a co-star in the film! I didn't remember him at all from the movie, so when he turned up so early in the film, I was just stunned. No use raving about the HD encoding. It looked superb.

Clair Forlani is one of my least favorite English actresses, but she disguises her rather harsh English accent here and is rather agreeable. Marcia Gay Harden really broke my heart with her earnest performance. Jeffrey Tambor is also terrific.

I had forgotten the happy ending completely. Not sure I liked it, though in a fantasy, I guess anything is possible.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Edisaurus on February 23, 2008, 01:24:16 PM
Jeanne---watch your mailbox. You may receive something from me early next week.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jeanne on February 23, 2008, 01:25:30 PM
An opinion-less HHW?? Not bloody likely!
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jeanne on February 23, 2008, 01:26:33 PM
Jeanne---watch your mailbox. You may receive something from me early next week.

OK. Thanks!
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Matt H. on February 23, 2008, 01:27:28 PM
I had a little over an hour left, so I watched the recently new DVD of THE ARISTOCATS. A fellow critic and I swapped some discs neither of us wanted, and I got this one which contains the first widescreen version of the film (also anamorphically encoded). The Dolby Digital 5.1 track is basically mono with just the slightest bit of surround activity. Disney doesn't seem to have done as thorough a clean-up of this as they have done with recent films like THE JUNGLE BOOK and PETER PAN.

I still have about ten or fifteen minutes of it left to watch.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Matt H. on February 23, 2008, 01:29:35 PM
When I go back down, I'll finish THE ARISTOCATS and then start on THINGS WE LOST IN THE FIRE.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 01:30:18 PM
The "L" in DR RLP stands for Look Out!   ;)


 :-*
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 01:31:47 PM
I spent a major part of my afternoon watching and sobbing through MEET JOE BLACK. Yes, it takes DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY and stretches it WAY out, but the length is justified since there are so many plotlines going on in the remake.

I saw the movie at the theater and once before on DVD, but I had totally forgotten that Jake Weber (Joe Dubois on MEDIUM) was a co-star in the film! I didn't remember him at all from the movie, so when he turned up so early in the film, I was just stunned. No use raving about the HD encoding. It looked superb.

Clair Forlani is one of my least favorite English actresses, but she disguises her rather harsh English accent here and is rather agreeable. Marcia Gay Harden really broke my heart with her earnest performance. Jeffrey Tambor is also terrific.

I had forgotten the happy ending completely. Not sure I liked it, though in a fantasy, I guess anything is possible.

Admit it!  You liked it!  You REALLY liked it!  And that fireworks scene is TOTALLY SPECTACULAR in HD!
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jeanne on February 23, 2008, 01:34:52 PM
Did you finish all your yummilicities, Ron?
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 01:35:18 PM
Don't anyone forget, if you already knew, that Disney has a 2-DVD Platinum Edition of "101 Dalmations" coming out next month!
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jeanne on February 23, 2008, 01:36:25 PM
My atoning has ended for now.

Catch y'all later.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 23, 2008, 01:51:32 PM
Good Afternoon!

Well, it's been a semi-productive day for me so far around the apartment.  Now I just need to figure out what I want to do with my evening, if anything. I may just bundle myself up again and head out for a brief walk like I did yesterday.  We shall see.

Laters...
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Matt H. on February 23, 2008, 02:01:04 PM
Admit it!  You liked it!  You REALLY liked it!  And that fireworks scene is TOTALLY SPECTACULAR in HD!

Oh, yes. I guess I didn't make that very clear. I liked it a lot. Not perfect but very enjoyable. I love to cry at movies (close to a Cy Coleman reference).

When Brad Pitt stepped from behind that telephone kiosk in that early scene, it's just a breathtaking entrance for a male star. I do believe my heart skipped a beat.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Matt H. on February 23, 2008, 02:03:01 PM
Don't anyone forget, if you already knew, that Disney has a 2-DVD Platinum Edition of "101 Dalmations" coming out next month!

Actually its release date is very close: the first week in March. I only have it on laserdisc since I didn't buy the first DVD release as it was full frame and didn't seem to be any patch on the laser.

This new version is also 1.33:1, but it will have lots of bonus features and I'm assuming a new transfer, so I will be getting it. I doubt it'll be offered to me to review.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Matt H. on February 23, 2008, 02:06:32 PM
Page Six Professor Marvel wagon Dance!!!


Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Matt H. on February 23, 2008, 02:07:23 PM
Now I'm heading down to take care of some household chores and then get back into the den for more viewing.

WBBL.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Tomovoz on February 23, 2008, 03:20:08 PM
I have only seen a few films in this past year but I hope I did see "La Vie en Rose" and "Away From Her'.  Difficult to find better performances than those by those leading ladies - both have now won awards elsewhere.
(Has anyone bothered to check the French awards?)

I did not care for "Atonement" which IMHO lost its way after Act 1.

I thought Mr Depp's performance in "Sweeney Todd' was wonderful.
Perhaps this year should be his.  His Jack Sparrow has been such fun and he was so good in "Finding Neverland".

At least I have no concerns about this year's song nominations.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jennifer on February 23, 2008, 03:24:26 PM
RE: LOST (no spoilers) and posting about that week's show.

Okay obviously it was not really a fair request. But I do totally understand where DR Michael Shayne is coming from.  I am a huge PROJECT RUNWAY fan and we are 6 weeks behind in Canada.  Luckily everyone here puts spoiler warnings. But i do know how it's possible to see names and such.

And one DR did post a major spoiler without spoiler warning.

I think the most one can ask re: LOST is really to make sure to put big spoiler warnings. And maybe to try to just be careful not to leave major spoilers as one line sentences. I find even if i see the word spoiler. If there is simply one line that says, "joe got eliminated tonight" then i will see that.

Anyhow i'm sort of torn. Because i'm just catching up on yesterday's posts. And i really wanted to respond to something DR RonP wrote. Just know that if i do post about any current show (that i know people are watching). Then i will always try to be considerate and put lots of spoiler warnings.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Tomovoz on February 23, 2008, 03:27:34 PM
I'm with Michael Shayne.  I'd prefer NO posts about TV shows ("reality" in particular). I thought that is why so many other sites existed! :)

Yes.  I skip MANY posts to avoid the discussions - but then I usually know which Hainsies are likely to talk about the shows.

Each to his own.

 :) :) :) :) :)
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: TCB on February 23, 2008, 03:29:20 PM
It is an sbsolutely beautiful day here in Tacoma.  The skies are bright blue.  In fact, the bluest skies you've ever seen are in Tacoma.  The temperature could be a little warmer (it is in the 50s), but it is still better than many parts of the country.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jennifer on February 23, 2008, 03:36:50 PM


RE: LOST and DR RonP's post yesterday.

SPOILER TALK about this week's show.

*
*
*

SPOILER


DR RonP, you were talking about last week's promo.  I think we see different promos here. Or actually sometimes i don't always watch them (for LOST especially). Since they give so much away.
But I did not know anything about them promising to reveal another member of the Oceanic 6.  

So if they said they were gonna do that. Then maybe the kid is one of them. But it still doesn't make sense to me. He was not on the manifest. Plus even if he was, he would have been listed as being claire's. But everybody thinks he is kates now (i'm guessing since grandma wants to see her grandson). So since kate wasn't even pregnant on the plane.  Although i suppose anybody born on the island was still rescued. And maybe could be considered a survivor. Anyhow i guess only time will tell. I sort of was hoping that ben and kid wouldn't count so it could be more exciting to learn about the 2 additional members. Plus i'm curious if they say 8 survived. Then who are the other 2 and how/where did they die? WAs one in that coffin we saw in the flashforward?
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jennifer on February 23, 2008, 03:43:55 PM
Hmm, i'm just catching up on the posts.

Vibes to DR Vixmom. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

That idea of DR Singdaw's re: posting spoilers in yellow is sort of cool.

Also re: DR MattH's oscar predictions. Not that i've seen any of the movies involved. But i'll bet Cate Blanchett wins Best Supporting Actress.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: TCB on February 23, 2008, 03:45:57 PM
Although I lack the artistic sense of Dear Reader Laura, here is a photo of today from my balcony.



 (http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/actr2000/feb23_08B.jpg)  
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: TCB on February 23, 2008, 03:52:58 PM
Oh & my dad is thinking of  remarrying. To a woman he's only known/been dating since July.

Ah, don't worry about it.  Gay guys get married after the first night, and it sometimes works.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: TCB on February 23, 2008, 03:55:05 PM
Well, that's better than waking up in a Nevada hotel room with a hangover, a stranger, and a marriage certificate.

der Brucer


der Brucer and Woody. I rest my case.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: TCB on February 23, 2008, 03:56:06 PM
Not yet. But I have thought about it.


Well, neither one of you is getting any younger.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: S. Woody White on February 23, 2008, 04:09:02 PM
I don't think I've seen a single of the nominated films this year.  :(
I don't think I've seen a 45 of the nominated films this year.

 ;)
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: S. Woody White on February 23, 2008, 04:18:27 PM
Oh, boo hoo, boo hoo, boo hoo.

I will have to miss Lost this week, because for the second week in a row I'm scheduled to work on Thursday night.

I'll be missing Eli Stone, as well.

Boo hoo, boo hoo, boo hoo.

Yeah, right.

Fortunately, I don't give a booboo about spoilers.  It's just a television show.  If anything, I find that spoilers can increase my anticipation in watching a show, since the clues about what is coming helps me focus on the hows of the story, and not just the whats.

If anything, the flash-forwards that the writers of Lost are just as much spoilers to the story as anything that Internet chitchat provides.  (Dang, they aren't killing off a certain character until at least when?  Dang, indeed!)
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jane on February 23, 2008, 04:18:57 PM
And, of course, when I was seeing lots of film, they were all with goddaughter Charlotte so they were mainly chick flics.  They never seem to be nominated.

 ;D

The best Godfather a girl could have, see chick flicks and collects luggage.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: S. Woody White on February 23, 2008, 04:24:35 PM
TV Reminder:


TORCHWOOD!!!
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[size=20]POODLE!!![/size]
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: elmore3003 on February 23, 2008, 04:26:10 PM
;D

The best Godfather a girl could have, see chick flicks and collects luggage.

I am a great godfather!

Thank you, dear Nursie with the  new avatar.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jane on February 23, 2008, 04:27:55 PM
DR TCB-I hope your voice has returned today & you are on the mend.

DR Ron, continued feel better vibes!
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: TCB on February 23, 2008, 04:29:51 PM
T.O.D.

The Oscar Winners

Best Picture:  NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN
Best Actor:  Danile Day-Lewis
Best Actress:  Julie Christie
Best Sup Actor:  Hal Holbrook
Best Sup Actress:  Cate Blanchett
Best Director:  Joel and Ehan Coen, NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN
Best Original Screenplay:  Diablo Coty, JUNO
Best Screen Adaptation:  Paul Thomas Anderson, THERE WILL BE BLOOD
Best Song:  Something from ENCHANTED

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Post by: Jane on February 23, 2008, 04:32:52 PM
A friend of mine sent me this web addresss:
http://dingo.care2.com/cards/flash/5409/galaxy.swf
It is very cute, but a bit long.  The singer is, of course, Eric Idle.

 Cute.   Did it make you feel better ;)
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Post by: S. Woody White on February 23, 2008, 04:32:57 PM
Quote from: DERBRUCER on Today at 10:41:02am
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A list would be nice; lurid descriptions would be particularly appreciated. Some of us might even offer recommendations for other sinful areas to pursue.

der Brucer

LOL.  

Dream on, der B, dream on!


D'ems ain't dreams, d'ems fantasies.

 8)
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Post by: bk on February 23, 2008, 04:35:30 PM
Back from all sorts of adventures.  I've proofed two more chapters, and will now do a third, plus I've done some work at the piano as well.

Tonight, I may watch this Don Rickles documentary on DVD.
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Post by: bk on February 23, 2008, 04:35:49 PM
Can we STILL be on page six?  
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Post by: bk on February 23, 2008, 04:36:40 PM
Six PAGES, six USERS, six GUESTS - the devil, you say.
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Post by: S. Woody White on February 23, 2008, 04:37:58 PM
Don't anyone forget, if you already knew, that Disney has a 2-DVD Platinum Edition of "101 Dalmations" coming out next month!
If they have a documentary on the switch from the traditional inking on cels to Xerography, I might be interested.
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Post by: S. Woody White on February 23, 2008, 04:39:11 PM
Or I could postpone atoning.
Me, I'm atone deaf.
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Post by: S. Woody White on February 23, 2008, 04:44:53 PM
Quote from: DERBRUCER on Today at 11:24:49am
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Well, that's better than waking up in a Nevada hotel room with a hangover, a stranger, and a marriage certificate.

der Brucer

der Brucer and Woody. I rest my case.

We were supposed to get a marriage certificate???

And nobody told me???

You mean...  we haven't been living in sin, after all???

Dang!!!
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Post by: S. Woody White on February 23, 2008, 04:47:53 PM
Der Brucer gave me a hint yesterday that he'd like fish and chips for dinner.

I'm making fish and chips for dinner tonight.

And cole slaw.  Gotta have cole slaw.
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Post by: singdaw on February 23, 2008, 04:48:48 PM
What a beautiful picture, DR TCB!!!  You sure live in a lovely location.   :)
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Post by: singdaw on February 23, 2008, 04:50:21 PM
So I'm a little late to the party...I just watched the animated feature The Triplets of Belleville for the first time...and enjoyed it immensely!
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Post by: Jane on February 23, 2008, 04:53:05 PM
The other option for "spoilers" that I've seen used on some other sites would be to post spoiler posts in yellow.  It's harder to read.  Those who wish to read the post can simply click and drag with their mouse to highlight the text, which then becomes more clearly defined.    Just a thought.

I thought you were joking at first since I believe few people can easily read the yellow print.   Little did I know highlighting the text makes it readable. ;D I will remember this from now on.
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Post by: S. Woody White on February 23, 2008, 04:55:07 PM
Technically, the spoilers can also be done in white, which disappears entirely on a white background.

But that doesn't help us when the post goes onto a blue background.

Never mind.

Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: singdaw on February 23, 2008, 04:58:20 PM
Yes!!! You can use this method to write things you don't want other DRs to read!  ;)
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Post by: Jane on February 23, 2008, 04:59:00 PM
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library in Kansas is experimenting with video book reviews.  Here are 2 of my favorites:

At Knit's End (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbUzZ9XZNiM&feature=related)

Austenland (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWs_i-oHXD0&feature=user)

Is this a joke?  It's difficult to know as I didn't find it funny cuz that voice was so boring, to me anyway.
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Post by: TCB on February 23, 2008, 04:59:23 PM
Cute.   Did it make you feel better ;)

I am feeling better, but still have a killer cough.
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Post by: singdaw on February 23, 2008, 05:00:56 PM
DR TCB - I have had that cough...for over two weeks now.  T'aint fun!!
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Post by: TCB on February 23, 2008, 05:01:50 PM
What a beautiful picture, DR TCB!!!  You sure live in a lovely location.   :)


Thanks Coleslaw (be careful Woody may serve you).  I love this apartment and this part of the country.  I would be very sorry to leave it.
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Post by: singdaw on February 23, 2008, 05:02:40 PM
Us DRs could do YouTube video reviews of bk's books.

But our humor's a little offbeat; don't know how many new readers that would attract...
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Post by: TCB on February 23, 2008, 05:03:03 PM
Yes!!! You can use this method to write things you don't want other DRs to read!  ;)


I saw that!
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Post by: S. Woody White on February 23, 2008, 05:03:28 PM
Gives new meaning to creamy coleslaw!!!

 8)
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Post by: singdaw on February 23, 2008, 05:04:22 PM
(be careful Woody may serve you)

I can think of worse things than being paired with fish & chips.     8)
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Post by: S. Woody White on February 23, 2008, 05:05:15 PM
[hide]Just out of curiosity, what happens when we use the hide button?[/hide]

The above uses the "hide" button.
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Post by: singdaw on February 23, 2008, 05:05:16 PM
I saw that!

Very little gets by our own dear DR TCB.
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Post by: S. Woody White on February 23, 2008, 05:06:15 PM
[hide]I guess nothing happens with the hide button, at least nothing worth noting.[/hide]
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Post by: singdaw on February 23, 2008, 05:07:04 PM
I thought checking the "hide" button on your profile meant that your screen name wouldn't display you as being logged in.  But I tested it once; it didn't seem to work.
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Post by: singdaw on February 23, 2008, 05:08:10 PM
WELCOME, TEN GUESTS!  :)
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on February 23, 2008, 05:08:18 PM
Good evening, fellow Dear Readers. Today I went hiking with a couple of women from church; then DR Sandra and I saw "Twelve Angry Men" on tour, which reminds me why I don't want to be on a jury.
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Post by: singdaw on February 23, 2008, 05:09:17 PM
I think I'd like DR Kerry's apples.
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Post by: Kerry on February 23, 2008, 05:09:39 PM
I don't think I've seen any of the movies that were nominated this year.  I've usually seen a few of them, but not this year.
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Post by: singdaw on February 23, 2008, 05:10:16 PM
If DR Sandra wore her Swedish chef's hat to the theatre, would the people seated directly behind her have to move?
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Post by: Kerry on February 23, 2008, 05:10:55 PM
I think I'd like DR Kerry's apples.

I bet you say that all the guys!!! :-*
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Post by: S. Woody White on February 23, 2008, 05:11:28 PM
[hide]Maybe the hide button means "Hey, look, everybody, I'm wearing leather!"[/hide]
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Post by: singdaw on February 23, 2008, 05:12:14 PM
How 'bout them apples?
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Post by: singdaw on February 23, 2008, 05:13:27 PM
If I wore leather, everyone would definitely hide!
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Post by: Jane on February 23, 2008, 05:20:36 PM

http://www.childdrowningprevention.com/index.html


I thought this was quite fascinating.


 8)  I'll have to send it on to a few people, beginning with my nephew.  When he was little he fell into the pool in their new home on moving day & was found hanging on to the side of the pool.  The next day the electric sliding pool cover was installed.

A few year later, while we were all watching, Bryan fell into the pool.  My nephew jumped in and pulled Bryan out.  Bryan had begun swimming lessons & I knew my nephew would get him so I was never concerned.
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Post by: Jane on February 23, 2008, 05:26:55 PM
Der Brucer,

To have a cat that calm is a treasure. He sounds very much like my Freddy in temperment...I bet he would get along with dogs quite easily.

I'm just sayin'

I agree & would be very tempted if I lived closer.  Please stipulate JJ will be an indoor cat, hopefully with a family that will be home some some of the day as well as the evening.

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Post by: Jane on February 23, 2008, 05:28:35 PM
Jane, I just sent you an email.

I'll respond after I catch up. :)
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on February 23, 2008, 05:29:54 PM
JJ will get adopted fast at an adoption day.
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Post by: Jane on February 23, 2008, 05:30:51 PM

DR Vixmom-OUCH!  Healing vibes!

The Girl Scouts have begun selling their wares today, at least today I saw them doing so.  It still amazes me they sell for $4.00 here compared to your $3.50.

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Post by: Cillaliz on February 23, 2008, 05:36:30 PM
I've seen a lot of the movies nominated this year, but I haven't seen No Country for Old Men. I really don't have any desire to see it.  I secretly want Juno to win, just because it's the only film nominated for Best Picture that's not HEAVY or SERIOUS.  I really think There Will Be Blood shouldn't be nominated for Best Picture, but then I'm just a lawyer in Iowa so what do I know :)
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Post by: Jane on February 23, 2008, 05:43:25 PM
I am a great godfather!

Thank you, dear Nursie with the  new avatar.

 :D
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Post by: Jane on February 23, 2008, 05:49:11 PM
TCB- Such a lovely view from your apartment.  I had forgotten how beautiful the area is.

Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jane on February 23, 2008, 05:51:02 PM
Yes!!! You can use this method to write things you don't want other DRs to read!  ;)

 ;D
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jane on February 23, 2008, 05:51:44 PM
Interesting, it is easier to read once quoted.  
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Post by: Kerry on February 23, 2008, 05:54:12 PM
8)  I'll have to send it on to a few people, beginning with my nephew.  When he was little he fell into the pool in their new home on moving day & was found hanging on to the side of the pool.  The next day the electric sliding pool cover was installed.

A few year later, while we were all watching, Bryan fell into the pool.  My nephew jumped in and pulled Bryan out.  Bryan had begun swimming lessons & I knew my nephew would get him so I was never concerned.

Years ago, when we were raising our nephew, MusicGuy and I moved into house with a pool, and I made sure that we got Wilson (who was about 3 then) swimming lessons right away and not just how to swim, but how to get out if you fall in.  I always made sure the dogs went in at least once so they knew they could get out of the pool if they ever fell in.  Wilson insisted I join in for the swimming lessons, so it was a good work out for me too.
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Post by: Jane on February 23, 2008, 05:54:16 PM
DR Singingnymph-GOOD JOB VIBES!!

I hope things work out the best for your father & you too.

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Post by: Cillaliz on February 23, 2008, 05:56:47 PM
My Picks

Best Picture:  No Country For Old Men -but I'd like to see Atonement or Juno
Best Actor:  Daniel Day-Lewis
Best Actress:  Marion Cotillard
Best Sup Actor:  Javier Bardem
Best Sup Actress:  Amy Ryan
Best Director:  Joel and Ethan Coen
Best Original Screenplay:  Juno
Best Screen Adaptation:  No Country For Old Men
Best Song:  "Falling Slowly"  Once  (I like the Enchanted songs, but think there my be a split in the votes for them. -
if it's from Enchanted I'm hoping "That's How you know"
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Post by: Jane on February 23, 2008, 05:56:59 PM
Y I always made sure the dogs went in at least once so they knew they could get out of the pool if they ever fell in.  

We had a pool when Echo was a puppy and taught her how to find the steps to get out, if she ever fell in.  

After that we had no need to fear as she wouldn't go anywhere near the pool, especially if we were in it. ;D
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 23, 2008, 05:57:40 PM
Get well Vibes to VIXMOM


Happy Birthday to DR Druxy
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Post by: Kerry on February 23, 2008, 05:57:51 PM
I think we had one of the world's few Labrador Retrievers who didn't lke the water, but again, I took her in the pool a couple of times and made sure she knew how to get out.
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Post by: S. Woody White on February 23, 2008, 05:58:50 PM
...I really think There Will Be Blood shouldn't be nominated for Best Picture, but then I'm just a lawyer in Iowa so what do I know :)
But it HAS been nominated, it's already happened.

Now, if you had instead written "shouldn't have been nominated", I'd be able to understand your point.  But even the Doctor doesn't run around changing the past.
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 23, 2008, 06:00:47 PM
But it HAS been nominated, it's already happened.

Now, if you had instead written "shouldn't have been nominated", I'd be able to understand your point.  But even the Doctor doesn't run around changing the past.

Oh picky picky picky....you should read what I mean, not what I say  ;D OF COURSE I meant shouldn't have been...
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 23, 2008, 06:04:00 PM
Well, first my parents were going to be here Monday night, on the first night of their trip out west. Then it was Sunday night because the weather Monday was questionable. Now they are leaving tomorrow morning and taking a route straight south and not stopping here at all.  LOL, it happened the same way last year. But the forecast is sleet and ice and snow on Monday, so I don't blame them for wanting to get far enough south to miss it.  

It means I can sleep in and don't have to work on cleaning and cleaning.
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Post by: Jane on February 23, 2008, 06:05:04 PM

Films we have seen that were nominated for something:
3-10 to Yuma
Transformers

That’s it :o  We liked both movies very much.

Before Sherlock we used to see a film almost every week.  LOL-I don't really miss going.  The difference is we have a much longer NetFlix queue.

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Post by: TCB on February 23, 2008, 06:07:24 PM
TCB- Such a lovely view from your apartment.  I had forgotten how beautiful the area is.




Well, you and Keith are welcome to visit anytime.
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Post by: Jane on February 23, 2008, 06:08:48 PM
Cilla, I thought you had already cleaned your house in preparation for their visit.  Enjoy your sleep in.  
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Post by: Jane on February 23, 2008, 06:11:35 PM
Thank you DR TCB.
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 23, 2008, 06:14:01 PM
Cilla, your house is clean AND you get to sleep in.  You'll still get to see your parents soon. :)

Well I haven't quite finished cleaning. But I'm relieved they aren't coming this weekend, to tell you the truth. I have plans to go to an Oscar party and it was on then off then on then off...this is a lot easier.  They are usually pretty wound up about getting the trip underway, so it isn't really a relaxing visit.
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 23, 2008, 06:14:53 PM
Cilla, I thought you had already cleaned your house in preparation for their visit.  Enjoy your sleep in.  

Most of it.
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 23, 2008, 06:15:38 PM
I also went to a funeral for a friend today. So that changed the tone of the weekend
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Post by: bk on February 23, 2008, 06:16:24 PM
I gather that TCB won't be coming to LA to audition - I wish he was!
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: bk on February 23, 2008, 06:16:41 PM
I suppose it's time to watch a motion picture on DVD.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: bk on February 23, 2008, 06:17:29 PM
Welcome twenty GUESTS.  What is THAT about?
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Post by: bk on February 23, 2008, 06:17:50 PM
I feel that soon we will be the most popular site on all the Internet.
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Post by: Jane on February 23, 2008, 06:18:01 PM
Has anyone seen this woman visiting the lion (http://www.telestereo.com/Archivos/video.html) she rescued?  Sadly it is at the zoo, but he looks healthy now, and in love.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Cillaliz on February 23, 2008, 06:18:30 PM
I've seen 17 of the films that are nominated for something and plan to watch In the Valley of Elah tonight or tomorrow.

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Post by: bk on February 23, 2008, 06:18:32 PM
It's been weird weather - the sun was out and it was nice, then it drizzled, now it's chilly and nasty.  Go know.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jane on February 23, 2008, 06:19:50 PM
I gather that TCB won't be coming to LA to audition - I wish he was!

If only he could audition with a video.  
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Post by: bk on February 23, 2008, 06:20:17 PM
I'm a little annoyed that I agreed to see a show tomorrow.  Apparently it runs under two hours, so hopefully I won't get into a traffic snag on the way home, but I really don't like being away on such a heavy posting day.  And since there will be at least a two to three hour lag between end of meeting and show, I'll bring my laptop and post from somewhere where I can glom onto someone's signal.
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Post by: bk on February 23, 2008, 06:20:51 PM
Make that twenty-one GUESTS.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jane on February 23, 2008, 06:20:57 PM
Cilla, I see you caught my modification.

I'm very sorry about your friend.  
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Post by: bk on February 23, 2008, 06:21:25 PM
Just in the nick of time - page nine.

I wonder if one or two of our GUESTS has a show closing this weekend.
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 23, 2008, 06:24:36 PM
Cilla, I see you caught my modification.

I'm very sorry about your friend.  

Thank you, I'm fine. He and his wife are friends, but not really close friends. He was a great guy and I feel bad for his wife. He was only 66 and recovering from heart surgery he had a month or so ago. He thought the cold air had bothered him, then thought he had to throw up, but when he went into the bathroom he fell over dead.  His widow is only 45 or so and they had been married for 20 years. They were very happy together and my heart really goes out to her.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Kerry on February 23, 2008, 06:34:28 PM
Has anyone seen this woman visiting the lion (http://www.telestereo.com/Archivos/video.html) she rescued?  Sadly it is at the zoo, but he looks healthy now, and in love.
That's one of the sweetest things I've seen!
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Cillaliz on February 23, 2008, 06:34:40 PM
Has anyone seen this woman visiting the lion (http://www.telestereo.com/Archivos/video.html) she rescued?  Sadly it is at the zoo, but he looks healthy now, and in love.

He looks in love and loved!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 23, 2008, 06:36:59 PM
Good Evening!

Mmmmmmmm... Malecon (http://www.maleconrestaurants.com/test1/)!

Me have very happy and full tummy now.  Their rotisserie chicken is truly some of the best I've ever had, and their "green sauce" adds just the right amount of kick and spice to the plate.  :)

-And their Tres Leches Cake was very good tonight too!
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 23, 2008, 06:39:15 PM
bk - Yes, Assassins should run well under two hours.  Of course, if they end up holding the curtain tomorrow...  -Will you have to travel back through any of the Oscar-produced traffic?
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jane on February 23, 2008, 06:43:50 PM
Cilla, the poor wife.  
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: FJL on February 23, 2008, 06:47:21 PM
Is anyone else watching the new Knight Rider?
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Post by: Jane on February 23, 2008, 06:51:40 PM
This isn't really new information for us in the States.  I found it interesting....

Why our food cost more these days: http://www.kpbs.org/tv/full_focus?id=8433

Click on the video.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: DearReaderLaura on February 23, 2008, 06:51:43 PM
TCB, that is a lovely view from your window. The view from my window is the house across the street.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jane on February 23, 2008, 06:52:11 PM
FJL-We watched it.  You said watching, will there be another one?
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: DearReaderLaura on February 23, 2008, 06:52:13 PM
Is anyone else watching the new Knight Rider?

No. I am watching COPS.
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Post by: MBarnum on February 23, 2008, 06:54:35 PM
The Bollywood movie playing at Valley Theater in Beaverton was canelled for this weekend as the print did not arrive due to plane cancellations...so I will just have to settle for a movie at home...


Tonight's Bollywood film is NAGIN (1954) a fantasy film about a snake who turns into a woman, or vice versa. Either way it is supposed to be a good film.

Stars Vyajanthimala, Pradeep Kumar, Jeevan, and Mubarak.


(http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/nehaflix_1987_45203854)
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Post by: Jane on February 23, 2008, 06:57:45 PM
Does anyone know where I might find a list of the Gerber Babies, their photos and the baby’s names?  I struck out.  I knew one of the 40’s babies and am curious.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jane on February 23, 2008, 06:58:43 PM
MBarnum, please let me know if a film about a woman/snake turns out to be good.  ;D
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jane on February 23, 2008, 07:09:06 PM
Maybe we will watch AMERICAN GANGSTER tonight so I can add one more movie to my nominated list.

'night
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: DearReaderLaura on February 23, 2008, 07:23:42 PM
'Night, Jane.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: TCB on February 23, 2008, 07:27:52 PM
I gather that TCB won't be coming to LA to audition - I wish he was!

Unfortunately, I won't be coming to the auditions.  I regret it more than you know, BK.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: TCB on February 23, 2008, 07:29:55 PM
I'm a little annoyed that I agreed to see a show tomorrow.  Apparently it runs under two hours, so hopefully I won't get into a traffic snag on the way home, but I really don't like being away on such a heavy posting day.  And since there will be at least a two to three hour lag between end of meeting and show, I'll bring my laptop and post from somewhere where I can glom onto someone's signal.


One word of advice about the traffic tomorrow -- Avoid the Kodak Theater.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: TCB on February 23, 2008, 07:34:53 PM
Good Evening!

Mmmmmmmm... Malecon (http://www.maleconrestaurants.com/test1/)!

Me have very happy and full tummy now.  Their rotisserie chicken is truly some of the best I've ever had, and their "green sauce" adds just the right amount of kick and spice to the plate.  :)

-And their Tres Leches Cake was very good tonight too!


Are you sure the sauce was supposed to be green?
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: JoseSPiano on February 23, 2008, 07:39:42 PM
This isn't really new information for us in the States.  I found it interesting....

Why our food cost more these days: http://www.kpbs.org/tv/full_focus?id=8433

Click on the video.


There have been a number of stories about the rising cost of wheat lately on the New York City TV stations.  If I'm remembering correctly, within a few months time, a sack of flour of has gone from $15 to $40 - which explains the higher prices at some of the bakeries around town.  Even some of the bagel places in town are considering raising their prices for the first time in years.
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Post by: TCB on February 23, 2008, 07:42:23 PM
I think I will go watch Krakatoa in the bedroom.  This is the documentary of the eruption, not the movie.  Actually I think the movie is also kind of fun as disaster films go.  I have never figured out how a big studio, which supposedly has a Research Department, could still release a film called KRAKATOA, EAST OF JAVA, when any encyclopedia would have told them that Krakatoa is actually west of Java.













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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 23, 2008, 07:47:39 PM
Good evening...
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 23, 2008, 07:48:58 PM
Not even going to comment on what is on Discovery Channel as I was flipping through the channels

lets put ti thsi way.... Way too much information!
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 23, 2008, 07:49:51 PM
Happy Birthdday Druxy!!

Have a great day!
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Jeanne on February 23, 2008, 07:51:36 PM
It is an sbsolutely beautiful day here in Tacoma.  The skies are bright blue.  In fact, the bluest skies you've ever seen are in Tacoma.  The temperature could be a little warmer (it is in the 50s), but it is still better than many parts of the country.

I love temps in the 50s. Cool, but not too cold.
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 23, 2008, 07:53:04 PM
I think I will go watch Krakatoa in the bedroom.  This is the documentary of the eruption, not the movie.  Actually I think the movie is also kind of fun as disaster films go.  I have never figured out how a big studio, which supposedly has a Research Department, could still release a film called KRAKATOA, EAST OF JAVA, when any encyclopedia would have told them that Krakatoa is actually west of Java.


"Krakatoa in the bedroom" "Documentary of the eruption"    :o
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Post by: TCB on February 23, 2008, 07:56:11 PM
TCB, that is a lovely view from your window. The view from my window is the house across the street.


Dear Reader Laura, I am quite certain that if you took a photograph of what you see from your window; it would be one hundred times more effect that any photo I could hope to take.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 23, 2008, 07:57:03 PM
Watching "Ordinary People" on TCM... Boy, do I love this movie.  -And Mary Tyler Moore looks so beautiful.
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Post by: TCB on February 23, 2008, 07:57:05 PM
"Krakatoa in the bedroom" "Documentary of the eruption"    :o


Cilla, you have been hanging around me far too much!
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Post by: Jeanne on February 23, 2008, 07:58:02 PM

But our humor's a little offbeat.

A little?  Nah.
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Post by: S. Woody White on February 23, 2008, 08:00:50 PM
Dear BK: Keep alternate routes in mind tomorrow.  And have a good time.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on February 23, 2008, 08:03:01 PM
Dear Reader Laura, I am quite certain that if you took a photograph of what you see from your window; it would be one hundred times more effect that any photo I could hope to take.

That was a beautiful view, and a lovely photo. Out my window I see the fish shower curtain that my neighbor put in the front window to block the view of their clutter.
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Post by: S. Woody White on February 23, 2008, 08:04:30 PM
I followed Alton Brown's recipe, for the most part, for the fish part of the fish and chips.

Not bad, but I'd've preferred a crunchier crust.

And I'd better get myself into snooze mode soon, since I've an early call to work tomorrow.

(And maybe take a nap with JJ in the room when I get back home!  Curling up with the kitty!)

(Why don't cats have any butch generic nicknames?)
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Post by: S. Woody White on February 23, 2008, 08:09:46 PM
Spoilers-ish.  That Doctor Who spinoff thingie.











By the by - interesting Torchwood.  A good study on the quality of memory - not a subject often tackled by television.  Exactly what was created, and how?  And where did Adam come from?  Once again, the questions are more telling than any answers could be.
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 23, 2008, 08:13:57 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0FwyLPqXNI

MEME LES PIGEONS VONT PARADIS by Samuel Torneux

One of the Animated shorts...
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Cillaliz on February 23, 2008, 08:15:26 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1SzWa3g0Nw

Peter and the Wolf
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 23, 2008, 08:18:18 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzQRuTwaFI8

Falling Slowly from Once
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Post by: singdaw on February 23, 2008, 08:21:20 PM
Watching "Ordinary People" on TCM...

The last two times I watched this, I sobbed uncontrollably for 5 minutes afterward.    :P
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Post by: singdaw on February 23, 2008, 08:21:41 PM
DR Cillaliz - so sorry to hear about your friend.   :(
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Post by: singdaw on February 23, 2008, 08:22:24 PM
And oh yes, sorry I forgot:  ***JOB VIBES*** to DR Singingnymph!   :)
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 23, 2008, 08:23:56 PM
DR Cillaliz - so sorry to hear about your friend.   :(

Thanks Dr Singdaw
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 23, 2008, 08:24:40 PM
Raise it Up  August Rush

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwWvBcOW5G4

A friend of mine sent me all these links tonight
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 23, 2008, 08:25:18 PM
sorry to hear about you friend Cilla
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Post by: Matt H. on February 23, 2008, 08:25:37 PM
A full night of TV for me tonight for sure.

I began by finishing THE ARISTOCATS. It is nice to have a widescreen, anamorphic version though the Dolby Digital 5.1 sound was barely stereo, much less 5.1
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 23, 2008, 08:27:11 PM
Here's a list of the winners of the Independent Spirit Awards. http://filmindependent.org/spiritawards/
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 23, 2008, 08:27:48 PM
sorry to hear about you friend Cilla

Thanks Dakota
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Post by: Matt H. on February 23, 2008, 08:28:36 PM
Next I watched THINGS WE LOST IN THE FIRE. It's an OK drama. Good depiction of trying to beat an addiction to heroin, but I didn't care for the Danish director at all who LOVES, LOVES, LOVES extreme close-ups of people's eyes. Got VERY redundant after a time.

The drama was overly conflicted, too, as it's clear the two protagonists are made for each other, and yet the screenwriter throws up barrier after barrier for their happiness, some of which are just ridiculous.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 23, 2008, 08:29:47 PM
I watched the bonus features, too. Not that there were many of them. 7 deleted scenes and a 20 minute "making of" featurette in which everyone just praises one another to the skies. Nice behavior but not very informative.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 23, 2008, 08:32:25 PM
The last two times I watched this, I sobbed uncontrollably for 5 minutes afterward.    :P

I always cry when I watch this movie too.  I first saw it back in high school.  Father Luis Valdivieso showed it as part of our sophomore year Sociology class. I loved it back then, and still do. It's one of those "quiet" movies that packs quite the emotional punch, and the performances of the three leads - Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore and Timothy Hutton are pitch perfect, and the supporting cast ain't bad either.  And not a bad directorial debut for Robert Redford. ;)
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Post by: Matt H. on February 23, 2008, 08:33:04 PM
Next, I put in CHARLIE CHAN AT TREASURE ISLAND. I had seen this years ago but didn't remember it at all. Seeing it before did no good: I didn't guess the identity of the murderer.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 23, 2008, 08:34:40 PM
I watched one of the bonus features on the CHAN disc. It was the real Scorpio about the San Francisco Scorpio killer and how it linked to the character Scorpio in this movie. Not much of a relationship, but an OK featurette.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 23, 2008, 08:35:14 PM
I have only seen a couple of the Oscar films: Atonement and Enchanted. We are still waiting to get Sweeney Todd...

However DBF did see No Country for Old Men
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Post by: Matt H. on February 23, 2008, 08:35:28 PM
And then TORCHWOOD. Great show tonight due to having a fabulous villain! One of the cleverest scripts they've done.
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 23, 2008, 08:36:00 PM
I finally saw Michael Clayton today. I liked it. It had a long wait on NetFlix so I broke down and got it at Blockbuster.  
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 08:36:07 PM
Did you finish all your yummilicities, Ron?


No.  I have 1 chocolatine (for Sunday brekkies), 4 chocolate-chip pecan cookies and 4 Bisous au Chocolats left.

Thanks to this virus, I'm not as inclined to indulge as I might normally be.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 23, 2008, 08:36:21 PM
Tomorrow at some point, I'll be watching the first Blu-ray in awhile: DAN IN REAL LIFE.
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Post by: bk on February 23, 2008, 08:38:20 PM
I gotta tell you.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 23, 2008, 08:38:27 PM
Once will be shown next month at Fargo Theatre....

I also noted taht Target is now carrying more independent films. I am hoping to get WIND THAT SHAKES BARLEY. The Fargo Target had sold out and I am on a waiting list.
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Post by: bk on February 23, 2008, 08:39:00 PM
I look away for ten seconds and we're on page eleven.  Who knew?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 08:39:32 PM
I'm with Michael Shayne.  I'd prefer NO posts about TV shows ("reality" in particular). I thought that is why so many other sites existed! :)

Yes.  I skip MANY posts to avoid the discussions - but then I usually know which Hainsies are likely to talk about the shows.

Each to his own.

 :) :) :) :) :)

All well and good...so, given that many sites exist that specialize in virtually everything "we" discuss here, what, exactly, is this site supposed to be about?

The diversity of folks in this forum are what make it somewhat unique, IMO.  If this forum has a "theme", I've missed it somehow.

I know my interests aren't everyone else's...but vice-versa in some cases and "c'est la vie", IMHO!    :D :D :D  

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Post by: bk on February 23, 2008, 08:39:34 PM
Finished watching the Don Rickles documentary (directed by John Landis) and am thinking about watching Company when it airs at nine.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 08:40:29 PM
Although I lack the artistic sense of Dear Reader Laura, here is a photo of today from my balcony.



 (http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/actr2000/feb23_08B.jpg)  

What a wonderful view.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 23, 2008, 08:40:59 PM
I did see Juno... Sweet film
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 23, 2008, 08:41:19 PM
DR Dakota, many of the films are on NetFlix already and more will be shortly
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 23, 2008, 08:47:29 PM
"Maybe you were stronger?  Did it ever occur to you that you were stronger?"

.... Damn this is a good movie.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 08:50:17 PM
So, does anyone have a cure for cancer?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 08:51:05 PM
I guess singdaw and Jane will have to wait until a post has gone up in blue if they choose to use yellow.


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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 23, 2008, 08:53:05 PM
Well, there's always Pink.
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 23, 2008, 08:53:56 PM
Ok, now you've got me watching Ordinary People. I've seen it a number of times.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 23, 2008, 08:54:05 PM
And Pink works well on White too.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 23, 2008, 08:54:47 PM
As I was saying, Pink works well on White too.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: DakotaCelt on February 23, 2008, 08:55:40 PM
a lot of telly boards have you do spoilers in hidden text so to speak
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Post by: Matt H. on February 23, 2008, 08:56:15 PM
I gotta tell you.

Yes? We're listening. . . .
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 23, 2008, 08:56:24 PM
DR Ron Pulliam - Are you sure you don't want to partake of a Bisous au Chocolat about now?
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 23, 2008, 08:57:40 PM
I am hoping to jump into the netflix que in the near future. the NDSU library has been adding a number of good movies so I have been watching them also.

I am also saving money to purchase Pride and Prejudice with Colin Firth and also Becoming Jane.  Jane Austen is one of my favorite authors  I also like a certain Mr. Kimmel!
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Post by: Matt H. on February 23, 2008, 08:58:57 PM
I can tell you now that I will never do any writing about TV shows in those eye-straining colors. Others may do so if they wish. I won't be doing that.
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 23, 2008, 08:59:28 PM
Netflix turns out to be a good deal if you watch movies very often, much better than the local store, but not as good as the library
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Post by: Matt H. on February 23, 2008, 08:59:42 PM
I must write for awhile now, and then I'll head on downstairs to bed.

Good night!
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 23, 2008, 09:00:11 PM
Matt, I do find your insights interesting....
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 23, 2008, 09:03:41 PM
You do have a point Cilla. I refuse to do business with the local blockbuster due to sexist attitudes and remarks when you go in. NDSU has aded movies taht are award winning or used in film study classes. MSUM also had a lot ......  

Ted Larson, a late professor at MSUM was a big leader in developing film studies programs up here. I took his class as an elective back in the 1980s. He was a passionate person.  MSUM also has a veyr large film collection.
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 23, 2008, 09:14:49 PM
Since it's after midnight in NYC.....Happy Birthday Rupert Holmes!
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Post by: FJL on February 23, 2008, 09:37:38 PM
I didn't realize that Knight Rider tonight is a rerun.
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Post by: FJL on February 23, 2008, 09:38:54 PM
Most horrific moments in film include that moment in ORDINARY PEOPLE where that yummilicious-looking breakfast gets trashed.
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Post by: FJL on February 23, 2008, 09:45:32 PM

TCB - Wikipedia has the following on the Krakatoa West of Java controversy:


"Krakatoa is, in fact, west of Java (Mount Tambora, on Sumbawa, is the violent volcano east of Java). The film was retitled Volcano in later releases. While the film was in production, its makers became aware of the geographic error in its title but used it anyway, apparently believing that this was a more exotic title than "Krakatoa, West of Java"."
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Post by: FJL on February 23, 2008, 09:48:22 PM
I think I'll have a pina colada in honor of Rupert Holmes along with french toast in honor of Mary Tyler Moore.

Or maybe I'll just have a muffin with pineapple juice.
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Post by: FJL on February 23, 2008, 09:49:30 PM
Or maybe hamantaschen with prune juice.  And I'll take it to go.
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Post by: FJL on February 23, 2008, 09:49:47 PM
Ba-dum-bum.
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Post by: FJL on February 23, 2008, 09:50:16 PM
Page 12, at long last.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 23, 2008, 09:58:30 PM
Prune hamantaschen? Poppy seed? Apricot?
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Post by: DERBRUCER on February 23, 2008, 09:58:49 PM
...clean up more Nudie script...

Requiring panties and pasties on the chorus?

der Brucer

"First Nudie Musical - Special Edition"

New, cleaner, more wholesome, - bring the whole family!

der Brucer
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 09:59:19 PM
DR Ron Pulliam - Are you sure you don't want to partake of a Bisous au Chocolat about now?


Not yet.  I've had some French onion soup...and a bowl of spicy kung pao chicken.  I'm full and contented.  And a sweet doesn't appeal to me right now.
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Post by: bk on February 23, 2008, 10:03:23 PM
So, our darling PBS station is showing Company at TEN o'clock rather than nine - in other words, Saturday night in the graveyard.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 10:05:43 PM
Requiring panties and pasties on the chorus?

der Brucer

"First Nudie Musical - Special Edition"

New, cleaner, more wholesome, - bring the whole family!

der Brucer

So...does this mean that all references to "stunt cock" will be sanitized to "stunt willie" or some such inoffensive term?

And what?  "Dancing Vibrators" instead of....

:D
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Post by: FJL on February 23, 2008, 10:06:25 PM
Had some Haagen Dazs green tea ice cream with a Dole pineapple juice chaser.  
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 10:06:42 PM
So, our darling PBS station is showing Company at TEN o'clock rather than nine - in other words, Saturday night in the graveyard.

Dem bones, dem bones gonna rise again....
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 23, 2008, 10:07:14 PM
have not decided completely either. I do think NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN will get old picture.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 10:09:06 PM
Before it becomes politically incorrect to post such things, I'm  gonna share images from my most recent auction wins on EBay.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 10:09:35 PM
And....
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 10:10:07 PM
And...
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 10:13:32 PM
Yes, I won a bunch of "inserts", which are approximately 14"X 26" posters used in theaters through the decades.

I had placed a bunch of bids on some Disney live action titles, but lost ALL but two of them.  One was a bargain and one was the second-most-dear, $$$-wise, that I won.  You'll see both of them in the next few posts.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on February 23, 2008, 10:14:01 PM
Although I lack the artistic sense of Dear Reader Laura, here is a photo of today from my balcony.



 (http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/actr2000/feb23_08B.jpg)  

If you'd stand erect up straight with better posture, the Bay would not run out to sea so fast.

der Brucer
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 10:14:20 PM
And this one, the "most" dear...as a companion for the exquisite one-sheet I purchased a year ago:
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Post by: FJL on February 23, 2008, 10:14:57 PM
Doesn't it seem like there should be some sort of first name before "Van Heflin?"
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 10:15:04 PM
And...the bargain Disney:
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 10:15:55 PM
A 1963 favorite that I was pleased to find and win:
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 23, 2008, 10:17:28 PM
DR Ron Pulliam - Have a bisous!

;)
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 10:17:30 PM
And, one of my favorite movies of the early 1960s, and the  "2nd most dear"  title won  -- the artwork is a takeoff on the poster for "High Noon":
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 10:18:02 PM
And my "just for fun" insert:
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 10:19:14 PM
DR Ron Pulliam - Have a bisous!

;)

Oh, my DR JoseSPiano:  Would that I could share them with you!


 :-*
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 23, 2008, 10:19:46 PM
Neat posters Ron,

I have an autographed one from DEVIL"S OWN with Harrison Ford. A friend of mine who owrked for the PR firm that was working on the film got it for me.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 10:20:11 PM
Doesn't it seem like there should be some sort of first name before "Van Heflin?"


:)  Yah!  Something like "Barry"....or "Dick"!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 10:21:19 PM
Aren't we on page 13 YET?
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 23, 2008, 10:24:11 PM
I really like the camelot one...
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 10:25:53 PM
I really like the camelot one...

It's a "reissue" poster.  The original-issue ones -- the  ones in great condition -- generally go for a "pretty."  This one was reasonable.  
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Post by: DERBRUCER on February 23, 2008, 10:30:53 PM
I agree & would be very tempted if I lived closer.  Please stipulate JJ will be an indoor cat, hopefully with a family that will be home some some of the day as well as the evening.

Well, I'm also assuming we can continue to foster until he finds a good home (the owner at the Wag and Wash already has someone she thinks she can interest - the lady want's a kitten, but JJ's close). We don't spend a whole lot of time down with JJ, but I think he is very aware that there are people home and he will get some attention. His eagarness to get a pat now takes second seat to working on a new bowl of food. (I've been putting down only half a can at a time, so food never goes stale).

Wonder if I should shift to kibble?

Does alternating wet with kibble work?

der Brucer
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 10:33:08 PM
The "Summertime" one-sheet I won last year was the first I'd ever seen from the film.  It wasn't perfect, but it will be immeasurably enhanced when I have it linen-backed:
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 10:34:06 PM
Just one more post, and we'll be on page 13.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 10:34:19 PM
Woo-hoo!


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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 23, 2008, 10:34:25 PM
I had a cat where I fed both and would use one can of mosit for two days for the cat I had would never eat it all but she seem to tolerate me doing that.

It is hard to say, each cat is different
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 23, 2008, 10:35:55 PM
At one time I had a Siamese that owuld not even touch wet cat food.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 23, 2008, 10:38:36 PM
DR Ron Pulliam - I was just thinking that a bisous might help bring down your current snark-bitchy factor.

;)
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Post by: DakotaCelt on February 23, 2008, 10:40:49 PM
I could go for a nice glass of wine
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Post by: DERBRUCER on February 23, 2008, 10:46:32 PM
Is anyone else watching the new Knight Rider?

Yes.

And if I dare opine:

I though it a pleasant distraction.
The up-dating was successful.

der Brucer
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 11:00:18 PM
DR Ron Pulliam - I was just thinking that a bisous might help bring down your current snark-bitchy factor.

;)

Excuse Me?  To what can you possibly be referring?













;)
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Post by: DERBRUCER on February 23, 2008, 11:02:49 PM
Valley Theater in Beaverton

What a great place to play The First Nudie Musical.

der Brucer
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 23, 2008, 11:03:29 PM
I watched an AMAZING motion picture on Flix, a cable TV channel, this afternoon.

I had never seen it, although I've long wanted to.

The film is "Fanny" and it's one of the most gorgeously photographed films I can recall seeing, as well as being perfectly served with a gorgeous underscore adapted from the score to the Broadway musical by Harold Rome.

I am  very pleased to have finally seen it, although it was a 4:3 image rather than the widescreen process in which it was filmed (would that have been Technirama?).

Flix will re-air this film Tuesday morning around 5 a.m.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on February 23, 2008, 11:17:29 PM
And then TORCHWOOD. Great show tonight due to having a fabulous villain! One of the cleverest scripts they've done.

BRYAN DICK
(http://content7.flixster.com/photo/10/88/27/10882733_gal.jpg)

der Brucer
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Post by: DERBRUCER on February 23, 2008, 11:21:15 PM
Well, there's always Pink.

Isn't that reserved for MusicGuy?

der Brucer
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Post by: DERBRUCER on February 23, 2008, 11:27:24 PM
Or maybe hamantaschen with prune juice.  And I'll take it to go.

GROWN

der Brucer
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Post by: DERBRUCER on February 23, 2008, 11:34:50 PM
And, one of my favorite movies of the early 1960s, and the  "2nd most dear"  title won  -- the artwork is a takeoff on the poster for "High Noon":

(http://www.haineshisway.com/community/attachments/Toby_Tyler.jpg)

Ah - a Republican with a wide stance!

der Brucer
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 23, 2008, 11:35:39 PM
DR Ron Pulliam - "Fanny"!?!?!  Took you long enough!  I saw that movie years ago.

;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 23, 2008, 11:36:19 PM
DER DerB - Spell Check?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 23, 2008, 11:49:30 PM
Although, since it's a homonym....
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 23, 2008, 11:50:24 PM
OY! It's late, and I should definitely get to bed.  Gotta rest up for the Oscar fest.

Goodnight.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on February 23, 2008, 11:51:59 PM
DER DerB - Spell Check?

Well, there is no "groaning" allowed :)

der Brucer

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Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: DERBRUCER on February 23, 2008, 11:57:55 PM
I wonder what kind of cat food George likes feeds to Ebonie?

der Brucer
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: bk on February 24, 2008, 12:00:33 AM
New notes up in three minutes.  It's pouring rain here.
Title: Re:FULL SPEED AHEAD
Post by: George on February 24, 2008, 12:04:45 AM
Today we had rehearsal for Side Show.  We have now blocked everything up to the end of "The Devil You Know."  I don't have the lyrics or music memorized...yet. ::)

Just had to share. :)