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Title: THE THREE Rs
Post by: bk on February 06, 2004, 12:03:44 AM: Well, you've read 'em, you've divined their meaning and now it's time for you to take the notes you've read and enlarge upon them and post until the cows come home. To it, I say.
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Post by: Tomovoz on February 06, 2004, 12:30:24 AM: CD: A compilation of wonderful Lani Hall tracks.
DVD: Last watched was "Brother Bear". Possibly "Big Fish" or "Mona Lisa Smile" tonight.
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 06, 2004, 02:37:01 AM: Oh dear....it must be a different Godzilla/Mothra/King Ghidrah movie....because the one I saw definitely had singing Peanuts....I think it also had something about "the World" in the title....watch for that one, MR BK.

In my CD player: Company OBC - still a favorite! 8)

DVD player - The Ten Commandments - after I watched DeMille's "Madam Satan" I wanted to see another spectacle! ;D

VHS - Preminger's "Saint Joan" - very interesting. And I liked Jean Seberg a LOT! :)

And I thought I would add a picture of Chris Meloni, just because I found one. ;D
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 06, 2004, 02:49:37 AM: This is the one I am talking about....I have seen it a couple of times on satellite...forget which service. :P

Look for it...unfortunately NOT in widescreen! >:(
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Post by: Lulu on February 06, 2004, 04:11:05 AM: In response to all the brouhaha Bush is pushing about marriage being sacred, only for a man and a woman, etc.:

Same sex marriages don't produce children - ie: future soldiers.

And no, I'm not kidding. The Roman emperor Augustus (the first emperor after Rome's ill-fated tenure as a republic) made all sorts of laws that emphasized "the good Roman family" in order to ensure that lots and lots of tiny Romans would be born, and grow up to continue Rome's conquest of the world. Men who remained bachelors were fined and denied honors. Women who bore three or more children (ensuring population growth) ensured enormous tax breaks for their families.

The difference is that in ancient Rome, Augustus actually stated his intentions outright: Rome needs lots and lots more soldiers to remain great! Now there's more subterfuge. But it's the same old strategy.
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Post by: Jane on February 06, 2004, 04:51:41 AM: I decided I should leave the bedroom & let Keith try to sleep. I woke up with a coughing attack before 4:00.

SW you remind of the why I NEVER WANT TO MOVE AGAIN! I hope the broken furniture can be mended.

Lulu-very interesting. You mean I don’t have my priorities straight? And I thought we need to worry about over population & the environment-silly me.

I just drank some hot water (way to early for my stomach to tolerate tea) & think I might be able to return to bed without coughing.
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Post by: Ben on February 06, 2004, 04:59:17 AM: Nothing in the work CD player yet. Not sure what I'll listen to this morning. I'm feeling somewhat political so perhaps a dose of Romanovsky and Phillips for the morning.

Like last week, in the VCR is last night's showing of Two's Company, the 1975 Elaine Stritch Britcom, episode 4.

More later.
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 06, 2004, 05:04:00 AM: Ah yes - my good vibes out to SWW and derBrucer dealing with the final activities of THE MOVE!
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Post by: Kerry on February 06, 2004, 05:38:34 AM: Interesting choice, Ben. In my tape player is one of my strange compilation tapes-- Romanovsky and Phillips, Paul Whiteman and Ricky Nelson. I figured out that I must have dubbed off several things I had on cassette onto one. At least I think that is how that tape happened.

In the CD player, The Best of Jeri Southern.

In the VCR: the Hallmark movie with Angela Lansbury that I recorded but have not watched.

DVD: Still alternating between episodes of the 4th season of the "Spopranos" and the first season of "Soap"
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Post by: Jane on February 06, 2004, 06:03:59 AM: It didn’t work. Now I will wait for Keith to get up before I try and go back to sleep. I hear the coffee grinder. He must be up. I’ll post my DVD listing later.
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Post by: Jane on February 06, 2004, 06:07:07 AM: It was just the automatic coffee maker. It looks like Keith is sleeping in this morning.

DVD: Casablanca, the special edition
TIVO: The Hallmark movie

Here is Echo, Keith is really up now. :) Bye.
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Post by: William E. Lurie on February 06, 2004, 06:33:25 AM: FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS WEEK, NO BROADWAY CLOSINGS WERE ANNOUNCED TODAY!

I remember Christopher Meloni from a short-run ABC series called "Leaving LA". What has he done since?

CD - The Original London Cast of the 1950 musical "Love From Judy" from the original 78s. This is the first CD I've seen with 6 regular tracks and 18 bonus tracks of other songs by the cast from other sources.

DVD - We'll be watching "The Beatles on Ed Sullivan" this week end which also features several numbers from the OBC of OLIVER!

VHS - Nothing

Casettes - A new collection of 40 episodes of "The Jack Benny Program" from his very first show up til the end of its long radio run

For those who missed my announcement last night, the Spring Musicals in Mufti season at the York will be BEST FOOT FORWARD, FANNY & WEIRD ROMANCE followed by their last regular show of the season - A revue based on the works of Kenward Elmslie.
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 06, 2004, 06:35:19 AM: AS the understudy in the second Mufti show you mentioned said to the stage manager:

"Tonight they will be applauding MY fanny!"

And Happy Birthday, Zsa Zsa!! ;D
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Post by: Matt H. on February 06, 2004, 07:09:20 AM: DR WEL asked: "I remember Christopher Meloni from a short-run ABC series called "Leaving LA". What has he done since?"

Appeared five seasons as the bisexual murderer Chris Keller on HBO's OZ.

Did guest appearances on five episodes of NYPD BLUE

Appeared in a two episode story arc on the final season of NBC's HOMICIDE: LIFE ON THE STREETS.

Appeared this season as a guest star on NBC's SCRUBS as a pediatrician who used a puppet cal;led Mr. Candypants to talk to patients.

Made the following feature films: RUNAWAY BRIDE with Julia Roberts, a small bit in FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS, THE SOULER OPPOSITE, WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER.

Made the following TV movies/miniseries: EVERY NINE SECONDS, TARGET EARTH, MURDER IN GREENWICH

And for the last five years, he's been the top billed star of NBC's LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 06, 2004, 07:13:57 AM: Media Watch:

CD - Barbra Streisand - PEOPLE

laserdisc - THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK

VDR - Wednesday night's SMALLVILLE
THE RECRUIT

DVD - Disney's THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME to be followed by Disney's ALICE IN WONDERLAND.
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Post by: MBarnum on February 06, 2004, 07:23:17 AM: My weeks entertainment or coming entertainment for the weekend:

DVDr:
Shower of Stars: The Christmas Carol with Basil Rathbone, Frederic March, and Sally Fraser.

the 1925 version of She (Who Must Be Obeyed)

DVD:
1960s Bollywood action/adventure/fantasy film Kublikahn starring Helen and Samson.

Mystery of the Wax Museum.

CDr: A wonderful compilation CD put together by DJ Jazzy Tomovoz. Each and every song on the cd has the word puppet or is about puppets or along those lines (being as I am a fan of Attack of the Puppet People!LOL). Some great songs, many of which I had never heard before! My fave being on by a singer named Sandie Shaw called Puppet on a String. Thanks Tom!!!

CD player at work: Soundtracks to Ek Hindustani, Nayak, and Love at Times Square.
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Post by: Jennifer on February 06, 2004, 07:31:38 AM: Good morning all. I am so happy. Bravo Canada is starting to air the last group of Sex & The City episodes tonight. That means we're only maybe a month behind (not sure how many of the last episodes have aired on HBO). Usually they keep us like 3 months behind. So yeah!
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Post by: Matt H. on February 06, 2004, 07:39:25 AM: We have had 5 episodes of SEX AND THE CITY so far this season. There are three left.
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Post by: Dan-in-Toronto on February 06, 2004, 07:47:13 AM: Media watch - Nada. (I'm supposed to be concentrating on my work.)

Question: What ticks you off at the supermarket? Here's my current peeve.

Yesterday I was at the upscale Whole Foods. Whenever I'm in the area I'm drawn to WF for its outrageously priced but delicious pecan and raisin bread. The bread section has now moved to a high-traffic and unsupervised area of the store, where folks brush their coats and tushies along the half-exposed loaves as they walk by or bend over.

(I left a comment in the suggestion box. And I did not get any bread.)
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Post by: Panni on February 06, 2004, 08:00:32 AM: Good morning. And CONGRATS ON THE 25,000!!!
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Post by: Dan-in-Toronto on February 06, 2004, 08:07:24 AM: Good rant, BK.
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Post by: Panni on February 06, 2004, 08:09:07 AM: Good health vibes your way, Jane.
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 06, 2004, 08:41:15 AM: DR MATTH - it would be nice if there was a package in your mailbox to upset that viewing plan!

DR TD - yours as well!
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 06, 2004, 08:48:09 AM: DR DinTo - there are so MANY things that I hate about going to the supermarket that I go on Saturday morning at 5 a.m. 8)

The bread situation you described is disgusting. Are they trying to make it an impulse item? Bleh! :P

Before my current trend, however, I hated people who stand and talk to friends and block the aisle and/or items....talk on the phone, FCS! People without ID who want to write a check....cashiers and sackers who carry on personal conversations with each other while they do your order....items that ring at a different price than what is on the shelf or ad...the way people drive in the parking lot...and unattended children!

I know, I know, and yes I have talked to my therapist about all of this. ;D
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Post by: Matt H. on February 06, 2004, 09:00:52 AM: Quote from: JRand53 on February 06, 2004, 08:41:15 AM
DR MATTH - it would be nice if there was a package in your mailbox to upset that viewing plan!

My mail carrier used to deliver between 11 a.m. and noon, but now it's late afternoon, so I will probably be able to get through some of my list before the mail arrives. Looking forward to your wonderful surprise.

I despise shopping for groceries as well so I go around 9 a.m. on SUnday morning. I usually don't have much of a line ahead of me at the checkout. Of course, they usually have at most two checkers, too, so if there is a larger group than usual, there are fewer people to check you out.
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Post by: PennyO on February 06, 2004, 09:26:26 AM: Oh, Jane - get well! It's spring, and you're missing your walks with our baby Echo!!! Goodest of good vibes, Angel Girl.

Hey, DER BRUCER and Woods - did you try to write me a private note, and accidentally send it to Panni, instead of Penny? Best wishes on the grueling task of moving. Jeez, it's grueling. Grueling! Been there, done that. Probably do it again before the year is out...
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Post by: Jay on February 06, 2004, 09:28:00 AM: Quote from: Lulu on February 06, 2004, 04:11:05 AM
In response to all the brouhaha Bush is pushing about marriage being sacred, only for a man and a woman, etc.:

Same sex marriages don't produce children - ie: future soldiers.

And no, I'm not kidding. The Roman emperor Augustus (the first emperor after Rome's ill-fated tenure as a republic) made all sorts of laws that emphasized "the good Roman family" in order to ensure that lots and lots of tiny Romans would be born, and grow up to continue Rome's conquest of the world. Men who remained bachelors were fined and denied honors. Women who bore three or more children (ensuring population growth) ensured enormous tax breaks for their families.

The difference is that in ancient Rome, Augustus actually stated his intentions outright: Rome needs lots and lots more soldiers to remain great! Now there's more subterfuge. But it's the same old strategy.

Well, if that's the issue, all we need to do is get rid of "Don't ask, don't tell." Heck (or, "hecky durn," as you might say, Dear Reader Lulu), we'd even be able to hire back those Arabic language translators (soliders with a skill much needed by our armed forces today) who were fired because they love the love that dare not speak its name.

Jeesh. Sometimes it's the simplest solutions that work the best.
Title: Re:THE THREE Rs
Post by: TCB on February 06, 2004, 09:40:54 AM: Quote from: JRand53 on February 06, 2004, 08:48:09 AM
DR DinTo - there are so MANY things that I hate about going to the supermarket that I go on Saturday morning at 5 a.m. 8)

The bread situation you described is disgusting. Are they trying to make it an impulse item? Bleh! :P

Before my current trend, however, I hated people who stand and talk to friends and block the aisle and/or items....talk on the phone, FCS! People without ID who want to write a check....cashiers and sackers who carry on personal conversations with each other while they do your order....items that ring at a different price than what is on the shelf or ad...the way people drive in the parking lot...and unattended children!

I know, I know, and yes I have talked to my therapist about all of this. ;D

Umm,....... Jrand,.................. you haven't gone to work for the Post Office have you?
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Post by: Jay on February 06, 2004, 09:41:59 AM: In the CD player--

Three Bette Midler recordings, in anticipation of her upcoming concert here in the City of Angels: Soundtrack to Beaches, "Some People's Lives" and the Greatest Hits collection. Also, a complete recording of Vincenzo Bellini's Norma, with Dame Joan Sutherland in the title role.

Figuring out my tastes is a hopeless exercise, Dear Readers.
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Post by: TCB on February 06, 2004, 09:46:48 AM: Good morning, one and all!

I have returned to the land of the living – I think. Wednesday night, when I got home from work, I had a craving for something to snack on, but couldn’t decide what I wanted. I finally grabbed some chips and some dip from the refrigerator and began to chow down. Apparently, the dip I grabbed was past its prime. So for the last 36 hours, I have spent most of my time either in the bathroom or under the covers, with only an occasional foray onto HHW to make sure everyone was okay and minding their manners. I am back at work today, which means I am either a lot better, or I am even sicker than I thought I was.

DVD Player: "The Ghost and Mr. Chicken"
"U-571"

CD Player – House: "Annie Get Your Gun" – Peters/Wopat

CD Player – Car: "Mamas and Papa’s Greatest Hits"

VHS Player: "Bah, Humbug!" Starring Me
Title: Re:THE THREE Rs
Post by: MBarnum on February 06, 2004, 09:56:17 AM: DR TCB, have you contacted the divine Ms. Provine yet?
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Post by: Dan-in-Toronto on February 06, 2004, 09:56:37 AM: TCB - Glad you're feeling better. Sounds like a nasty 36 hours. Sorry you were under the weather and the covers. Now take inventory of your fridge. I'm fanatic about best-before dates, but partner Gord (who just finished a container of cream dated November something; I think there was a preservative in it, but please ...) is not. And guess who's the healthier one?
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Post by: Ben on February 06, 2004, 10:07:13 AM: My, my, my (three mys) I didn't know so many felt the same way about grocery shopping. And you guys are in the suburbs!!! Shopping is very difficult (in my humble opinion) in the borough of Manhattan. I go shopping at about 7am because the store I go to (Western Beef) has good prices but it's a typical small NYC store. Shopping at other times becomes a lesson in frustration. The aisles are barely wide enough for one cart, let alone people. If we go at 7am on Sunday morning usually the only people in the stores are the employees and we can take our time and not worry about bumping into people, unruly children, cart bumper cars, etc. The other problem w/Manhattan shopping is (I've mentioned this before) you have to get your groceries back to your apartment and since the nearest two grocery stores are at the least 5 blocks away, if you don't have a cart in which to load your groceries, your arms get a workout. Although delivery is usually available, I just refuse to succumb to that temptation so we push our cart 6 blocks filled w/groceries and then have to lug them up 3 flights of stairs. At least when you shop in the burbs, you have a car and you can park in front of your house and unload. I've gone on too long about this so I'll stop.

I'm wallowing in nostalgia today. I mentioned I listened to Purlie yesterday. This morning I did listen to Romanovsky and Phillips (a gay duo from the 80s who sang very politcal and funny material). This afternoon I am listening to the 1964 West End cast of Little Me. A friend has it on CD and has let me borrow it. The show has a song that isn't on the Broadway cast CD w/Sid Caesar called Rich Kids Rag. Swen Swenson from the Broadway cast went over to London with the show. After Little Me, I will listen to Miss Lansbury in the Broadway recording of Dear World.
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Post by: bk on February 06, 2004, 10:14:07 AM: Yes, I have that DVD, jrand. Love that version of G vs. M. Dealing with Kritzer Time cover woes this morning. Very annoying, but it will be right.
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Post by: William E. Lurie on February 06, 2004, 10:22:35 AM: To those of you who know or know of John Engles (once a popular high school drama teacher in the LA area): when GENERAL HOSPITAL dropped him from contract to recurring he signed a 3 year contract with DAYS OF OUR LIVES. Now GH --- who changed plans to kill off his character --- has to recast his role!

Regarding Broadway ticket prices we were discussing yesterday, today we got a call from a client who is coming to NY next month and wanted tickets for LION KING for a specific date (a Saturday night, naturally). There were none left at the box office so we called a broker. Now the maximum legal service charge a broker in NY can charge is 10%, but brokers in Jersey can charge whatever they want. The broker we called wanted $250 a ticket. I suggested that since our client was bringing her pre-teens they might enjoy WICKED. For that the broker only wanted $200 a ticket. We are leaving it up to out client, but what this shows is that people will pay a lot more than face value for a hot show they want to see. For the same $250 people are (still) paying for LION KING, they could see four different shows at TKTS or 2 shows at full prices. What's more, these brokers get the best seats and the people who buy tickets legitimately are left with the remainders. Also the production gets none of the money. At least with the $480 PRODUCERS tickets, the money goes to the show, not some broker. And anything they have left unsold go on sale at the regular price the day of (or before) the show.
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Post by: Jennifer on February 06, 2004, 10:51:55 AM: DR WEL: I would not buy from a broker charging those outrageous prices. Keep checking back, I'll bet you can find tickets for the date you need on your own.

As for grocery stores, well I live in the suburbs and can use a car. So that part is fine. And I don't usually have a problem, except at the check-out lines. I hate waiting in long lines. Often I'll just grab a soap mag and read it while I wait.

The one place I hate waiting in line is Club Price. They have no express lines, so sometimes it can take forever. For some reason many people seem to buy carts full of stuff. I don't get it. They have some great prices (like on books and clothes). But for most foods, they charge really high prices. And I cannot for the life of me figure out why people would spend more.
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Post by: Jennifer on February 06, 2004, 10:53:26 AM: Oh thanks for the Sex & The City info. That's not too bad that we are only 5 weeks behind. Usually they wait much longer. I'm just so psyched cause it's one of my favorite shows and we don't get HBO in Canada.
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Post by: TCB on February 06, 2004, 10:56:04 AM: Quote from: MBarnum on February 06, 2004, 09:56:17 AM
DR TCB, have you contacted the divine Ms. Provine yet?

No, I haven't yet, MBarnum. Keep bugging me about it, because I really need to do that, but first I need to order a photo so I can have her sign it.
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Post by: MBarnum on February 06, 2004, 10:58:42 AM: I guess I am one of the few people who enjoys grocery shopping. I don't like long lines, but I am fairly patient so I just people watch or scan the tabloids.
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Post by: MBarnum on February 06, 2004, 10:59:42 AM: Quote from: TCB on February 06, 2004, 10:56:04 AM
No, I haven't yet, MBarnum. Keep bugging me about it, because I really need to do that, but first I need to order a photo so I can have her sign it.

TCB, you will usually find a plethora of lovely Dotty Provine photos on Ebay! Get to it...she is waiting to sign for you!
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Post by: Jennifer on February 06, 2004, 11:00:25 AM: This article is in the NY Post today. Is it fair that he is on AI if he's already been on Broadway?

Marque Lynche is in the "Final 32" on American Idol. He is a dancer who has appeared in "The Lion King" on Broadway:

http://www.nypost.com/entertainment/17416.htm
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Post by: William E. Lurie on February 06, 2004, 11:07:52 AM: Jennifer---
I'm not the one buying the tickets. It's my boss's administrative assistant (the pc term for secretary) and since the client is paying for them we will let the client decide if she will pay those prices or not. The point I was making --- and I may not have been clear --- is that price is no object for some people if it is a show they feel they have to see, and it's a shame that the shows cannot get the premium income but that it goes into some brokers' pocket. It also shows that many people only want the current must see show no matter the price and that they won't take a chance on seeing anything else.
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Post by: Panni on February 06, 2004, 11:08:40 AM: Welcome back, TCB. Sounds like a horrible bout. I've only had really bad food poisoning once in my life -- and that was enough. Since then I've read expiration labels fanatically (or phonetically). It's amazing how often expired food is still offered on sale at supermarkets. And I'm not talking about "Sell by" dates. I know things don't expire for weeks after that. I've even heard that they sometimes change the dates on meats when they expire to make them seem fresh. I don't even want to think about that one...
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Post by: PennyO on February 06, 2004, 11:17:00 AM: Quote from: TCB on February 06, 2004, 09:46:48 AM
Good morning, one and all!

I have returned to the land of the living – I think. Wednesday night, when I got home from work, I had a craving for something to snack on, but couldn’t decide what I wanted. I finally grabbed some chips and some dip from the refrigerator and began to chow down. Apparently, the dip I grabbed was past its prime. So for the last 36 hours, I have spent most of my time either in the bathroom or under the covers

Oy. So sorry. The sickest I ever was happened to be a case of food poisoning. Nineteen years ago, fish from the Charthouse in Malibu. Yup - three days. May tainted food never cross the lips of any more Hainsies/Kimlets.

Anyhow, welcome back, boychik.
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 06, 2004, 11:18:19 AM: DRWEL - it may sound crazy, but have her check EBAY - sometimes tickets for specific nights are on sale there for one reason or another.

I too need to get a photo off to Miss Pinky of the Hotsy Totsy Club. MBARNUM sent me her address last year!

MR BK - did I dream it OR did you write that the CD for Kritzer Time would include some of Benjamin Kritzer's musical compositions!??
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 06, 2004, 11:19:57 AM: DR TCB....we now take credit and debit cards...do you need stamps today?

And DR Ben you are correct. I will stop complaining....I push my cart to my car drive home and walk to the door with my groceries.
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 06, 2004, 11:27:34 AM: you know, DRMBARNUM, it's a grocery store NOT a liberry!
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Post by: Ben on February 06, 2004, 11:30:08 AM: JRand, I didn't mean you shouldn't complain. Feel free to complain. It's a pain in the butt (oooh, can I say that now without someone suing me for reading the word butt - someone has actually, according to the news, filed a suit against Justin and Janet for this overhyped brouhaha - they were caused pain by the milisecond view of JJ's breast and feel the networks didn't do enough to ensure that this wouldn't happen) and you're entitled to complain. I was just adding my own specific issues. Complain away my friend :-)
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Post by: Ben on February 06, 2004, 11:31:48 AM: Also, even though I said "you" it was the "royal you" I meant all you suburban (or even city outside of New York) folks who use a car to go shopping.
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 06, 2004, 11:36:49 AM: Too late DR Ben - your people will hear from my people by the end of the day.

See ya in court!
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Post by: Jane on February 06, 2004, 11:41:11 AM: Quote from: Dan-in-Toronto on February 06, 2004, 07:47:13 AM

Yesterday I was at the upscale Whole Foods. Whenever I'm in the area I'm drawn to WF for its outrageously priced but delicious pecan and raisin bread.

There is one in Brentwood, walking distance from my brother’s. In December I went every few days to purchase their gingerbread. It also kept my room smell yummy. :)
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Post by: Panni on February 06, 2004, 11:45:58 AM: There's a very good column in today's LA Times about the whole J. Jackson stupidity: "Anatomy of a News Uproar"... The final paragraphs are chilling:
"The FCC probe inspired by Jackson's antics has resulted in a five-minute delay being imposed on Sundays' Grammy telecast....and a five-second delay put on the Academy Awards on Feb. 29.
So the next time an Academy Award winner decides to criticize the President on TV -- who knows? If it gets cut, at least we'll know whom to blame."
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 06, 2004, 11:47:42 AM: Tempest in a C cup!
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Post by: bk on February 06, 2004, 11:48:14 AM: Jrand: Yes, it will include some of Benjamin's compositions, four of them to be exact.
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Post by: George on February 06, 2004, 11:48:15 AM: Quote from: Ben on February 06, 2004, 10:07:13 AM
I'm wallowing in nostalgia today. I mentioned I listened to Purlie yesterday. This morning I did listen to Romanovsky and Phillips (a gay duo from the 80s who sang very politcal and funny material)....

Ben, I love Romanovsky and Phillips. I have all of their CDs...how cliché is that? Anyway, they came to The Evergreen State College here in Olympia about 10 years ago and put on a great show. I got them to autograph one of their CDs for me. I haven't heard about them in quite a while. I assume that they're no longer performing, but sometimes I wonder if they're even still alive. :-\ Their website and on-line store no longer exist. The library where I work bought a CD from the website (at my suggestion ;) ). Does anyone know what happened to them?
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Post by: Panni on February 06, 2004, 11:48:52 AM: Quote from: JRand53 on February 06, 2004, 11:47:42 AM
Tempest in a C cup!
Funny!
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 06, 2004, 11:51:38 AM: DR Panni - read it today in USA TODAY and laughed.
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Post by: Charles Pogue on February 06, 2004, 11:56:09 AM: CD: "Young Vic" Vic Damone; Decca's recordings (on one disc) of Alfred Drake and Kitty Carlisle in ROBERTA and Drake in THE VAGABOND KING; Vaughn Williams' symphonies #8 & #9.

DVD: The Vikings

MBarnum, I'm assuming the 1925 SHE, you are talking about is the same one I have labelled as 1926, starring Betty Blythe. Curiously faithful to the novel; but a bit silly from the performances aspects by today's standards , of course.
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Post by: Panni on February 06, 2004, 11:58:26 AM: I have a question about Joe Eszterhas... I've been reading about his new autobiography and his horrific time in the Austrian refugee camps. Well, I was in the Austrian refugee camps and they weren't horrible. I even got to be in a talent show with the other refugee kids. And they fed us and didn't shoot at us. And I got to sleep in an actual bed, albeit in a dormitory. It was better than the refugee place I was in in England. That was in Thorny Pitts. Which for years I thought was "Torny" Pitts - because that's how I pronounced it at the time with my Hungarian accent (which I lost) . I ate Jello for the first time in England. At the Salvation Army, I think. It was so pretty and jiggly, I didn't wan to eat it - just wanted look at it. I have no idea why all this is spilling out.
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Post by: Noel on February 06, 2004, 12:00:44 PM: WEL makes a great point.

The reason Broadway ticket prices are so high is that that's what enough people are willing to pay.

It's a business, and the investors wish to make a profit. The cruel "logic" of business dictates that the ticket price needs to be set at around $100 to ensure the show runs profitably.

And it's also sad: Broadway used to be an entertainment option for many, and now it's just for the rich. I'd say that's brought about a change in the type of shows produced on Broadway. Years ago, you could produce a musical that trades on verbal with (like Mercer's Top Banana or Li'l Abner). Now, you're more likely to thrive with a show in which it doesn't matter if the audience speaks English (Cats, Moving Out).
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Post by: Jane on February 06, 2004, 12:01:43 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on February 06, 2004, 10:58:42 AM
I guess I am one of the few people who enjoys grocery shopping. I don't like long lines, but I am fairly patient so I just people watch or scan the tabloids.

I use to enjoy grocery shopping, but after years of doing it for a family it became tiresome. I’m so clever. When the boys were teenagers, with hungry friends stopping by all the time, I timed my shopping so I could pull up when they were home, honk the horn, & have the big strong boys carry in the heavy groceries. Now Keith & I go together & he does most of the work.
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 06, 2004, 12:06:04 PM: Fascinating DR Panni!

Thanks Mr BK...I can hardly wait....is Benjamin going to play on the CD?
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Post by: Jane on February 06, 2004, 12:08:20 PM: Oh, and the bread was wrapped & in a nice clean bin.

Thank you Panni. I did get a bit of sleep this morning.
When do you plan on publishing your biography?

Thanks Penny. Yea, poor Echo. She is beginning to get a bit peeved with me. For the last two days it has been beautiful & sunny making it more difficult to skip the walks. Today it is raining so I don’t mind staying in. What is this about moving, Ashland, L.A. or N.Y?

TCB glad you have returned to the living!!

Jennifer did you watch “Friends” last night? After your experience yesterday I think you would have appreciated it. :D
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Post by: Panni on February 06, 2004, 12:11:58 PM: For what it's worth... Another interesting memory about Austria. Vienna, to be precise. My mother tried to avoid going to the refugee camps -- which then turned out to be fine. She used up all her money, sold all her jewelry, paying for a cheap hotel. We would go to the same restaurant each day and order the same thing on the menu - the cheapest item - dumplings with egg. It was actually pretty good. Then, if she wasn't making the rounds trying to get us free stuff and political asylum, we'd go to the movies. My mother spoke fluent German, I didn't. So we'd sit there and she'd whisper the dialogue to me in Hungarian.
And I saw this gorgeous blonde doll in a shop window. Each day I'd go and look at it. And somehow she bought it for me. God knows how. This is the first time in my life I've ever wondered how she could afford that doll. This is cheaper than therapy, dear Hainsies and Kimlets.
Now I really must get back to work!
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 06, 2004, 12:14:22 PM: Better than television, too!

Now I am thinking of an old song called "Shake Me, I Rattle".....who sang that? :'(
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Post by: Jane on February 06, 2004, 12:16:04 PM: Panni, I’ll say it again. I love your stories!

DVD player: Round Midnight, Linda Ronstadt with Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
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Post by: Panni on February 06, 2004, 12:16:22 PM: Quote from: Jane on February 06, 2004, 12:08:20 PM
When do you plan on publishing your biography?

I do it in bits and pieces in everything I write (in the lives of other characters, of course). And at ther rate I'm going here, one day I'll just collect all my HHW postings and there will be my autobiography!
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Post by: Panni on February 06, 2004, 12:17:49 PM: Quote from: Jane on February 06, 2004, 12:16:04 PM
Panni, I’ll say it again. I love your stories!

Thank you, Jane.
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Post by: Tomovoz on February 06, 2004, 12:22:21 PM: I watched "Big Fish" last night. Why did I bother? People liked "Forrest Gump" too. Not my taste in movies at all.
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Post by: Ben on February 06, 2004, 12:25:19 PM: George, according to OutMusic, R&P are still alive. They got an achievement award from OutMusic in 2003. Here is a link to the Web site.

http://www.outmusic.com/oma2003/honorees.html

I don't think they are currently performing together anymore but the music still exists and it still makes me laugh and think. Don't Use Your Penis For A Brain (woops, there I go again, I said the word Penis, in public - whip me, beat me, call me Helen)
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Post by: Jennifer on February 06, 2004, 12:35:05 PM: DR WEL: Is The Lion King really that popular still that one cannot get a ticket? I find that very hard to believe, especially in these winter months.

I guess the client can do whatever she wants. But I still think she or the secretary could find tickets if they wait closer to the date.

And if she insists on paying the higher price, I would buy the tickets through broadway cares, so at least the charity gets the money and not the broker.
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Post by: Tomovoz on February 06, 2004, 12:39:20 PM: JRand - "Marion Worth" and I - think there was C & W singer also. (Cristy Lane?)
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Post by: Jennifer on February 06, 2004, 12:39:26 PM: Quote from: Jane on February 06, 2004, 12:08:20 PM
Jennifer did you watch “Friends” last night? After your experience yesterday I think you would have appreciated it. :D

Yes, I did watch Friends. It's one time I am happy for Canadian tv (our Global channel showed Friends at 7:20pm followed by Survivor at 8pm and the Apprentice at 9pm).

DR Jane: I'm trying to figure out what you're referring to. What happened to me yesterday?

Btw, I laughed so hard during Friends. I cannot ever remember laughing so hard during an episode. When Monica and Ross realized they had kissed each other (years ago) I was nearly splitting a gut. It was so funny.
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Post by: Ben on February 06, 2004, 12:44:19 PM: Jennifer, you looked at the SilverDaddies Web site yesterday ;)
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Post by: Jennifer on February 06, 2004, 12:45:27 PM: And my neighbor (the mean one, not the nice one who used his snowblower on my drive-way) ... will hopefully get his due today.

This is the one who uses his snow tractor at midnight and piles heaps of snow on the side of the street (right beside my drive-way). This time he went too far. He has put so much snow, that it blocks 1/3 of the street. I was so stunned I almost called city hall to complain. But luckily it is snowing again today. So ALL of that snow should get pushed back in front of his drive-way today.

Some people are so stupid. I mean why would he push the snow to the left of his drive-way, when he knows that it will all be pushed back? He should put it on the right :)

Also, how can anyone be so insensitive to everyone around him?
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Post by: Jennifer on February 06, 2004, 12:48:24 PM: Quote from: Ben on February 06, 2004, 12:44:19 PM
Jennifer, you looked at the SilverDaddies Web site yesterday ;)

Oh right. Just when I had forgotten :)

I thought the Danny Devito striptease was funny. Although he didn't take off any of HIS clothes.

Nobody wants to talk Survivor or Apprentice today?
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Post by: Tomovoz on February 06, 2004, 12:54:03 PM: I am about to unplug HAL. Hope to return later. Time for more RAM or whatever ewe call it. "Daisy Daisy".
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Post by: Jennifer on February 06, 2004, 12:55:47 PM: Btw anyone in NYC who want to see a production of The Wild Party (Lippa's version), will get their chance next month. Fordham University (in the bronx) will be putting on the show March 3-7. I should have more details soon.
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Post by: William F. Orr on February 06, 2004, 12:57:17 PM: Hello, All.

I'm delurking for a moment just to destroy all the Joy and Levity hereabouts with some much needed Doom and Gloom. (Oh, a Finian's Rainbow reference!)

Our Wednesday court appearance for the Unpleasant Business was to be the absolutely last court appearance and the final legal decision, for better or for worse. Well, of course, that has been put off till next Wednesday, which will the the absolutely last court appearance and the final legal decision, for better or for worse. Definitely.

The reason for this appears to be the following: while Judge Dread is entirely deaf to any appeal to fine points of the law, justice, justification, or simple humanity, it has been intimated to him (by me, in a formal letter to the court), that while all of these things may be important, a harsh decision--like throwing a handicapped individual suffering from a possibly life-threatening disease into the hoosgow for a somewhat minor offense--may be damaging to his Dishonor's carreer on the bench. Not that this was actually stated, but it wasn't too hard to read between the lines.

Justice? Humanity? Rule of law? Not important. Self-interest, however, seems to be a great motivating factor for those sworn to render impartial decisions.

And all your vibes in the past week were certainly an important factor in producing this latest nail-biting delay.

This concludes our Doom and Gloom.

You may now return to Joy and Levity.
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Post by: William F. Orr on February 06, 2004, 12:59:49 PM: Jennifer,

Can you imagine the uproar if Danny DeVito had bared his right breast on the Superbowl Halftime Show?
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Post by: Jane on February 06, 2004, 01:01:04 PM: Ben thanks for answering Jennifer’s question for me. LOL-

Jennifer guess you weren’t as scared from the experience as you expected.

Keith and I really laughed during the Friends episode. The ending was hysterical. After the show I explained SilverDaddies to him.
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Post by: Jennifer on February 06, 2004, 01:08:44 PM: Quote from: Jane on February 06, 2004, 01:01:04 PM
Ben thanks for answering Jennifer’s question for me. LOL-

Jennifer guess you weren’t as scared from the experience as you expected.

Keith and I really laughed during the Friends episode. The ending was hysterical. After the show I explained SilverDaddies to him.

I guess if Danny Devito had stripped down, I might have remembered quicker :)

The ending was funny. I really cannot remember laughing that hard. It was funny seeing Ross/Chandler/Rachel/Monica doing a flashback to when they were 18ish. Chandler's big hair was so bad. The only one who I think looked about right was Jennifer Aniston.

Anyhow between Joey's appearance on Pyramid. And them all figuring out that Ross' first kiss with Rachel was really a kiss with his sister monica ... well it was just too funny.
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Post by: Jane on February 06, 2004, 01:15:04 PM: But Rachael was pre-nose job. She still looked good.
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Post by: Jane on February 06, 2004, 01:15:57 PM: I keep sneezing & Keith wants the computer so bye for now.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 06, 2004, 01:20:53 PM: I feel for you, DR TCB. The sickest I've ever been was after contracting food poisoning from some bad ground beef. I didn't feel back to normal for at least five days, and it might have been longer. Thankfully, I was on summer vacation, for I don't believe I could have stood before a class and taught. It really knocked me off my feet.
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Post by: TCB on February 06, 2004, 01:22:32 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on February 06, 2004, 01:08:44 PM
I guess if Danny Devito had stripped down, I might have remembered quicker :)

The ending was funny. I really cannot remember laughing that hard. It was funny seeing Ross/Chandler/Rachel/Monica doing a flashback to when they were 18ish. Chandler's big hair was so bad. The only one who I think looked about right was Jennifer Aniston.

Anyhow between Joey's appearance on Pyramid. And them all figuring out that Ross' first kiss with Rachel was really a kiss with his sister monica ... well it was just too funny.

Speaking of Friends, several of us over the last month or so have complained about the overly dramatic, countdown to the final Friends' episodes promos that NBC has been beating us over the head with. Now, apparently, NBC is so thrilled with the response they have been getting to those commericals, that they have started using the same countdown commercials for Frasier and, of all shows, ED. Let's hope that it doesn't spread to Good Morning, Miami.
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 06, 2004, 01:27:06 PM: TOMOVOZ....yup Christy Lane.....
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Post by: Matt H. on February 06, 2004, 01:32:18 PM: DR JRand, my package did arrive today, and I look forward to watching at the earliest possible opportunity and posting a full report here.
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Post by: TCB on February 06, 2004, 01:43:28 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on February 06, 2004, 01:32:18 PM
DR JRand, my package did arrive today, and I look forward to watching at the earliest possible opportunity and posting a full report here.

Is it SilverDaddies - The Video?
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Post by: William E. Lurie on February 06, 2004, 01:44:03 PM: Jennifer... Remember she wants tickets for a Saturday night. That's the one night of the week where even the older hits still sell out. Most discount deals are not good on Saturday nights, and the selection at TKTS is usually much smaller than on another night. The Broadway Cares is a good idea and I'll suggest it to my boss Monday (needless to say HE leaves early on a weekend.)

Tomovoz --- When I saw FORREST GUMP for about the first half-hour I thought "what a great movie". However it was all downhill from there. There was a good ninety minute film hiding in a bloated 150 minute film and the plot just kept getting more and more bizzare as it wore on. If life's a box of chocolates, I'll take the small size. Less is usually more.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 06, 2004, 01:58:44 PM: I was fine with FORREST GUMP until he started walking across America. Then, I thought it kind of fell apart.

Gary Sinese was simply fantastic as Lieutenant Dan.
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Post by: bk on February 06, 2004, 01:59:44 PM: I've been going through my old Column A stuff to do some research, and I've decided that over the next few days I'll be doing some "Best Of" bits in my notes. Some of this stuff was pretty funny.
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Post by: Robin on February 06, 2004, 02:06:01 PM: Quote from: Ben on February 06, 2004, 12:44:19 PM
Jennifer, you looked at the SilverDaddies Web site yesterday

Man, you could put your eye out with that thang!
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Post by: Robin on February 06, 2004, 02:09:06 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on February 06, 2004, 01:58:44 PM
I was fine with FORREST GUMP until he started walking across America. Then, I thought it kind of fell apart.

I was okay with Forrest Gump until I realized that Woody Allen had done it better and funnier with Zelig.
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Post by: Ann on February 06, 2004, 02:14:10 PM: Quote from: Robin Anderson on February 06, 2004, 02:06:01 PM
Man, you could put your eye out with that thang!

First of all - yikes!!
Second of all - I should know better than to follow a link from HHW on my boss' computer! I hope they're not checking my history every day. I could get into serious trouble!
Third of all - yikes!!
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Post by: Robin on February 06, 2004, 02:16:25 PM: Woo-hooo!

This is my 100th post...!

In the CD player right now is The Sons of the Pioneers: The Essential Collection. I love those guys...

In the deeveedee player is The Critic: The Entire Series. Damn, this show was funny! I wish it'd lasted longer. Lord knows it deserved to. And the theme music by Hans Zimmer is terrific.
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 06, 2004, 02:30:30 PM: TCB - go to your room and write one hundred times...I will be a good boy I will be a good boy.

And remember that there IS such a thing as an unexpressed thought!

BEST OF.............since some of us never got to read Column A .... Hurray!
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Post by: JMK on February 06, 2004, 02:51:52 PM: I've had a really eventful couple of days, but a propos today's subject: I am listening to the correctly remastered release of the Percy Faith two-fer Lil Abner/Broadway Bouquet, with Broadway Bouquet now in its proper aspect ratio (or something like that). :) Oldies sent it to me free in exchange for the mono master that came out a few months ago. The covers are identical, so I wouldn't buy this from a store--order it directly from Oldies so that you're sure to get the stereo version of Broadway Bouquet--the difference is astounding.

Full details will soon be published online at FrancesFarmer.com and in an upcoming article I'm co-writing with Frances' nephew, David, but I finally in the last couple of days have amassed overwhelming documentary evidence finally proving (to anyone but the fringiest of fringe conspiracy nuts) that Farmer did NOT undergo a lobotomy. This has been a 21+ year quest for me (don't ask me why), and with the help of DR JR and members of the Farmer family, we hope to finally put this scurrilous rumor to rest once and for all.
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Post by: JMK on February 06, 2004, 02:53:25 PM: Hainsies/Kimlets heard it here first.!!
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Post by: TCB on February 06, 2004, 02:54:52 PM: Quote from: JRand53 on February 06, 2004, 02:30:30 PM
TCB - go to your room and write one hundred times...I will be a good boy I will be a good boy.

And remember that there IS such a thing as an unexpressed thought!

BEST OF.............since some of us never got to read Column A .... Hurray!

Trust me, Jrand, I am a good boy
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Post by: George on February 06, 2004, 02:57:00 PM: Quote from: Ben on February 06, 2004, 12:25:19 PM
George, according to OutMusic, R&P are still alive. They got an achievement award from OutMusic in 2003. Here is a link to the Web site.

http://www.outmusic.com/oma2003/honorees.html

I don't think they are currently performing together anymore but the music still exists and it still makes me laugh and think. Don't Use Your Penis For A Brain (woops, there I go again, I said the word Penis, in public - whip me, beat me, call me Helen)

Thanks for the info! ;D I've done searches very couple of years and never found anything. It's nice to know that they're being recognized for the great work that they've done!
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Post by: JMK on February 06, 2004, 02:58:07 PM: TOMOVOZ: Like your CD choice!

JR: Thanks for the Goldwyn/CAGI info!! Changes being made. :)
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Post by: Charles Pogue on February 06, 2004, 02:59:14 PM: Robin Anderson, the Sons of the Pioneers are great! I love cowboy songs!

Latest in the JJ flap. A Tennessee woman has filed what is the inevitable lawsuit against Jackson, Timberlake, CBS, MTV for making her sit through lewd and lacivious programming. The court ought to immediately throw this frivolous lawsuit out with a well-publicized rebuke to the woman who filed it and her lawyer for clogging up the already over-burdened court system with this sort of meretricious malarkay. The lawyer oughta be disbarred.

Get over it, lady. With that huge star ornament covering a good deal of Janet's breast, I seen more exposed boob on your average Oscar night walk up the red carpet or your afternoon soap-opera.
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 06, 2004, 03:05:37 PM: DR JMK that was fast! And congratulations on your detective work, Magnum JMK - Frances would appreciate it....she was a stickler for truth, you know.

I think I will watch Come and Get It tonight!

She was a fighter!
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 06, 2004, 03:11:06 PM: So I have heard, TCB, so I have heard.
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Post by: Jennifer on February 06, 2004, 03:17:16 PM: Quote from: Ann on February 06, 2004, 02:14:10 PM
First of all - yikes!!
Second of all - I should know better than to follow a link from HHW on my boss' computer! I hope they're not checking my history every day. I could get into serious trouble!
Third of all - yikes!!

I guess you didn't read my post detailing what the site was :)

You could always delete the history :)

But actually as long as you didn't go through all the pictures, I doubt your boss would think twice. I mean there are so many pop-ups these days.
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Post by: Jennifer on February 06, 2004, 03:24:09 PM: Oh and the nasty neighbor parked his truck on the street (beside his drive-way and in front of the snow pile he made). He's trying to do that so the regular snow plow won't put the snow back in front of his drive-way.

But what he doesn't realize is that 1) the snowplow usually comes in the middle of the night. And 2) they are gonna honk until he moves his truck.
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Post by: Jane on February 06, 2004, 03:32:19 PM: If he doesn't move his car I suggest you wear ear plugs tonight.
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Post by: Ann on February 06, 2004, 03:34:08 PM: Quote from: JRand53 on February 06, 2004, 02:30:30 PM
And remember that there IS such a thing as an unexpressed thought!

HHW would not be the delightful place it is if DR TCB left his thoughts in their unexpressed form!
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Post by: Jane on February 06, 2004, 03:45:00 PM: And Jrand53 wouldn't have anyone to tease. :D
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Post by: Jane on February 06, 2004, 03:48:05 PM: Quote from: Robin Anderson on February 06, 2004, 02:16:25 PM

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In the CD player right now is The Sons of the Pioneers: The Essential Collection. I love those guys...

Me to!
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Post by: S. Woody White on February 06, 2004, 03:54:37 PM: What we're watching and listening to? Who's had time? We've been unloading the danged truck with all our furniture and most of our media (the final third is on it's way, at last). Not too much was broken, but der Brucer is steamed about what was.

I'll post more later, when we get back from dinner. The kitchen is so filled with boxes I can't even begin to try cooking! :o
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Post by: George on February 06, 2004, 04:02:22 PM: Oh, I completely forgot today's media roll-call:

In my CD player at work: The Music Theatre of Wichita's cast recording of HONK! I haven't listened to the whole thing yet, but I will. I got a copy of the original London cast from a Dear Reader and fell in love with it. It's weird NOT hearing the English accents, and the guy playing "Ugly" enunciates too much...the way you don't like it, BK...but he has a very nice and strong voice.

In my DVD player: the the non-understandable Swedish with no subtitles production of Chess. I love this.

In my VCR: a tape to tape tonight's hour-long "Hope and Faith" with guests Regis Philbin and Kathy Lee Gifford.

Otherwise, tonight I'm ushering (yet, again) at the Washington Center:
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The Seattle Symphony's annual sojourn to the Washington Center will include Gerard Schwarz as conductor and Jane Eaglen, soprano. The evening will feature Busoni Selections from Turandot Suite, a Bright Sheng World Premiere, and Beethoven Symphony No. 3, Eroica. Ms. Eaglen will perform the Bright Sheng premiere, to be repeated later in the season when the symphony and Ms. Eaglen visit Carnegie Hall.

We get to hear it before those Carnegie Hall people!
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Post by: Jennifer on February 06, 2004, 04:06:03 PM: Quote from: Jane on February 06, 2004, 03:32:19 PM
If he doesn't move his car I suggest you wear ear plugs tonight.

Yeah but we don't have overnight parking in our city :)

He's going down :)
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Post by: Jennifer on February 06, 2004, 04:13:52 PM: For DR Emily:
On ‘Gilmore Girls,’ veteran stars count too.

Tony winners Edward Herrmann and Kelly Bishop comment on the show and theatre:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4163826/
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Post by: Jennifer on February 06, 2004, 04:18:15 PM: Btw DR George: Those are 2 separate episodes of Hope and Faith.

One with Kathie Lee and the other is a repeat of the one with Regis. I still think they should be pretty funny.

Although I need to tape the series finale of Ed :(
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Post by: TCB on February 06, 2004, 04:26:09 PM: Quote from: Ann on February 06, 2004, 03:34:08 PM
HHW would not be the delightful place it is if DR TCB left his thoughts in their unexpressed form!

Thank you DR Ann. And when, may I ask, is your recital CD going to be available??
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Post by: TCB on February 06, 2004, 04:37:43 PM: I have a serious question for JMK, or Jrand, or BLT, or somebody with initials:

I am afraid I don't have a great deal of knowledge regarding Miss Farmer's personal life other than her commitment here at Western State Hospital. However, I have seen the famous This Is Your Life episode that supposedly was done after she had the lobotomy. If she indeed was not subjected to that ordeal, what was the reason for her almost catatonic state on that program? Was she heavily medicated? Were other procedures done that would account for that behavior?
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 06, 2004, 04:38:43 PM: LOL!
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Post by: Danise on February 06, 2004, 04:46:15 PM: Good evening one and all.

I stand before you, a fallen woman. Yes, it’s true. Even though I did not partake of the forbidden rice that was hiding in the bottom of my soup bowl or the forbidden cheese that was not low fat or the forbidden olive or the forbidden tomato that was part of my soup and salad combo at the Columbia Restaurant. I ate of the forbidden Cuban Bread (GASP!) today and await your well deserved chastising.

It was warm and it smelled soooo good. And the butter (I sinned big time) was soft and creamy looking. I couldn’t help myself. I ate it and what’s worse, I ENJOYED eating it. I would even go so far as to say I wolfed it down. Oh woe is me! How shall I redeem myself? I was so good all week long!
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Post by: TCB on February 06, 2004, 04:48:31 PM: Quote from: Danise on February 06, 2004, 04:46:15 PM
Good evening one and all.

I stand before you, a fallen woman. Yes, it’s true. Even though I did not partake of the forbidden rice that was hiding in the bottom of my soup bowl or the forbidden cheese that was not low fat or the forbidden olive or the forbidden tomato that was part of my soup and salad combo at the Columbia Restaurant. I ate of the forbidden Cuban Bread (GASP!) today and await your well deserved chastising.

It was warm and it smelled soooo good. And the butter (I sinned big time) was soft and creamy looking. I couldn’t help myself. I ate it and what’s worse, I ENJOYED eating it. I would even go so far as to say I wolfed it down. Oh woe is me! How shall I redeem myself? I was so good all week long!

Take two pints of ice cream and call me in the morning.
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Post by: Danise on February 06, 2004, 04:51:03 PM: Quote from: TCB on February 06, 2004, 04:48:31 PM
Take two pints of ice cream and call me in the morning.

Now THATS my kind of chastising!!!! :D
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Post by: bk on February 06, 2004, 05:19:31 PM: Sorry for those of you who went to that site not knowing what to expect. One of our newbies mentioned that that's how he'd found us. I found it a bit strange, personally, and I'm not sure what I think of the newbie or his motives.
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 06, 2004, 05:23:27 PM: I know what I think.
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Post by: Danise on February 06, 2004, 05:35:32 PM: Not your fault, Bruce. You can't control everything someone posts about.
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Post by: Kerry on February 06, 2004, 06:20:19 PM: Update on What's in the players.

CD: Lisa Richards' "Born to Entertain"

Cassette: Another compilation -- this containing selections form "Inside Daisy Clover" and Anita Elllis singing "I Wonder What Became of ME" and "Roller Coaster Blues" (although I prefer Diana Dors' version of the latter).
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Post by: Jrand73 on February 06, 2004, 06:30:45 PM: test
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Post by: Ann on February 06, 2004, 06:32:13 PM: Quote from: TCB on February 06, 2004, 04:26:09 PM
Thank you DR Ann. And when, may I ask, is your recital CD going to be available??

I have recital CD's available if you'd like one, TCB, or anyone else for that matter. It's only about 2/3 of the program, thanks to my father forgetting to hit "record" but all the broadway stuff made it on there. With the exception of a few piano goofs and one or two sour notes from me, it turned out quite well, IMHO.
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Post by: Panni on February 06, 2004, 06:43:21 PM: I have not a blessed thing to say - but don't want to lurk - so I'm saying that I have not a blessed thing to say.
On my CD player is BILL EVANS TRIO WITH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. Wonderful.
Nothing else is on anything. I'm supposed to be working.
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Post by: td on February 06, 2004, 06:47:08 PM: Quote from: TCB on February 06, 2004, 02:54:52 PM

Trust me, Jrand, I am a good boy

Until this moment, I was going to read each and every post, and then post.

Well, I am here to say that dear ole TCB is THE BEST BOY! ! ! !
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Post by: Jane on February 06, 2004, 06:56:24 PM: Danise you are too funny. The Cuban bread sounds delicious though I can’t recall ever having any. Is it a brown bread? Years ago I baked all my own bread. The problem was we would eat almost an entire loaf when it first came out of the oven.

Ann how do I get a copy?
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Post by: Ann on February 06, 2004, 06:57:08 PM: Quote from: bk on February 06, 2004, 05:19:31 PM
Sorry for those of you who went to that site not knowing what to expect. One of our newbies mentioned that that's how he'd found us. I found it a bit strange, personally, and I'm not sure what I think of the newbie or his motives.

No worries, BK. I wasn't at all offended, I just wouldn't want my employers thinking I was checking out such things while taking care of their children. But that was my fault, not the site's.
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Post by: Jay on February 06, 2004, 06:59:49 PM: I just received this e-mail from Dear Reader TD:

busy day today.

took DAD to the emergency room this morning (10:00am) with major, major breathing problems.
CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE.
he unloaded one quart of fluid from his lungs in the e.r. within one hour.
by 2pm I had had him admitted and situated in room 331 of st. margaret's hospital.
indeed a busy day.

in case some of you don't know, i withdrew YESTERDAY from SYMPATHETIC MAGIC at the Open Stage Theatre due to increasing family health-related stress.

Let us send speedy recovery vibes to TD's Dad, and good thought vibes to TD and all who are important to him.
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Post by: Ann on February 06, 2004, 07:06:17 PM: many good vibes to TD and his father! They will be in my thoughts.

Jane - PM (private message) me your address, I'll send you a copy :)
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Post by: Robin on February 06, 2004, 07:09:51 PM: Quote from: Jay on February 06, 2004, 06:59:49 PM
Let us send speedy recovery vibes to TD's Dad, and good thought vibes to TD and all who are important to him.

Indeed!
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Post by: TCB on February 06, 2004, 07:11:22 PM: td -- All my good wishes and vibes to you, your Dad, and your whole family.
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Post by: td on February 06, 2004, 07:12:20 PM: Thank you DR Jay. . .I was getting around to posting tonight anyway. . .

I suppose my MEDIA CHECK is in order. . ..
hhhhmmmmm, now what can that be in my vcr? ? could it possibly be a 1950'a CinemaScope 20th Century Fox movie musical? Indeed it could, thanks to DRJrand! Why just look. . there's der Bingle! and Robert Wagner! AND Debbie Reynolds, Ray Walston, Joe Besser! ! You bet your sweet secret of Christmas that I am currently watching SAY ONE FOR ME ! ! !

I'll fire up the dvd player later to watch MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY; last night I took in BOTH versions of GASLIGHT.

CD Player(s):
FOR GOD AND COUNTRY - Dolly Parton
WICKED (live and otherwise)
THE BAND
AGAINST THE TIDE - Davis Gaines

maybe I'll be a late-nite denizen, but, this body is tired, baby, tired.
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Post by: S. Woody White on February 06, 2004, 07:17:22 PM: Quote from: Kerry on February 06, 2004, 05:38:34 AM
DVD: Still alternating between episodes of the 4th season of the "Spopranos" and the first season of "Soap"
You can tell the difference between the two shows, I hope?

To tell the truth, I'd probably have trouble telling the difference, too!
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Post by: Panni on February 06, 2004, 07:27:27 PM: Good vibes to TD and family.
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Post by: S. Woody White on February 06, 2004, 07:28:09 PM: Quote from: PennyO on February 06, 2004, 09:26:26 AM
Hey, DER BRUCER and Woods - did you try to write me a private note, and accidentally send it to Panni, instead of Penny?
That's exactly what happened! But we are planning on making it to your show. (Or maybe Panni's show. Who's going to be in our area again? 8) ::))
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Post by: S. Woody White on February 06, 2004, 07:32:28 PM: Dear DR Jane: Please feel better soon! Mucho good vibes in your direction!

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Post by: JMK on February 06, 2004, 07:35:26 PM: TCB: though this is of course always subjective, I find FF's appearance on TIYL to be far from catatonic. Watch it again--she responds articulately and at length to all questions posed. One thing to remember is that Frances was incredibly reserved in person and dreaded the TIYL appearance to begin with. There are heart-wrenching moments on that broadcast, mostly due to Ralph Edwards' incredibly classless questioning.

Even more indicative of her "real" tv persona is the surviving film of her hosting her afternoon show in Indianapolis. But that's a "whole 'nother story." :)
Title: Re:THE THREE Rs
Post by: td on February 06, 2004, 07:43:16 PM: Quote from: TCB on February 06, 2004, 07:11:22 PM
td -- All my good wishes and vibes to you, your Dad, and your whole family.

I've already told you, you're the BEST BOY, TCB :)
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Post by: MBarnum on February 06, 2004, 08:00:08 PM: JMK, what is all of this research going into? Are you doing an article on Frances Farmer? I would like to know more! JRand53 has sent me a couple of books on her, and I am starting to become quite interested in this woman! What a sad, strange life...what I have read so far anyhow.

Best of vibes to one of our favoite DRs TD!

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Post by: MBarnum on February 06, 2004, 08:05:14 PM: By the way, to you Jeff Richards fans (you know who you are!) I just finished an interview with an actor whose current wife was married to Jeff R. back in the 50s. What a sad, sad, life Jeff Richards had. Drank himself to death while living in a tiny little trailer.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 06, 2004, 08:16:30 PM: How sad about Jeff Richards. To have those looks and to have made some wonderful films and be so troubled. I'm very sorry. Some of us don't know how lucky we are.

DR TD, how disappointing for you to have to withdraw from the show. You are a wonderful man to sacrifice something that meant so much to you for the sake of your family. You're aces in my book!
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Post by: bk on February 06, 2004, 08:25:06 PM: Excellent postings! I'm watching One From the Heart - I'll have plenty to say about it in Sunday's notes, but I'm afraid it's as bad as I remember it being. Sometimes time is kind to these late seventies early eighties films I didn't love, but for me, time has done nothing to erase what I felt then and feel even stronger now.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 06, 2004, 08:30:45 PM: I have never seen ONE FROM THE HEART, but I look forward to seeing it.

Francis would be very unhappy with your opinion, bk. Did you listen to his commentary?
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Post by: S. Woody White on February 06, 2004, 08:31:08 PM: Quote from: Jay on February 06, 2004, 06:59:49 PM
Let us send speedy recovery vibes to TD's Dad, and good thought vibes to TD and all who are important to him.
Indeed!

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Post by: td on February 06, 2004, 08:34:55 PM: Quote from: bk on February 06, 2004, 08:25:06 PM
Excellent postings! I'm watching One From the Heart - I'll have plenty to say about it in Sunday's notes, but I'm afraid it's as bad as I remember it being. Sometimes time is kind to these late seventies early eighties films I didn't love, but for me, time has done nothing to erase what I felt then and feel even stronger now.

I've only seen bits and pieces of ONE FROM THE HEART. . . what I saw was lovely to look at, that's for sure. . .but, nothing has made me really want to see the whole thing.
I love the soundtrack, though, and will more than likely pick up the dvd just for the Tom Waits interview. . .
Tom Waits and Crystal Gayle. . .who'da thunk it? !? !?! ?
Of course, my favorite Tom Waits duet is with Bette Midler. . ."I Never Talk to Strangers."

i appreciate the good vibes. . . i'm sure that we shall endure. . . .
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Post by: Tomovoz on February 06, 2004, 08:40:27 PM: Hope you get some valuable sleep td. You are a treasure as a son and friend.
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Post by: Jane on February 06, 2004, 08:43:22 PM: Thank you SWW.

TD, best wishes to you while you go through this difficult time and wishing a speedy recovery for your father. I hope you find another outlet to reduce your own stress-sorry you had to withdraw from SYMPATHETIC MAGIC.

Good night.
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Post by: S. Woody White on February 06, 2004, 08:47:01 PM: My thanks for all the good wishes sent to der Brucer and myself. We're over the hard part of moving, fortunately. Now all we have to do is sort out what we've got, and find places for everything.

In the meanwhile, we've discovered something unexpected here in Rehoboth: other diners are quite willing to engage in conversations with total strangers, if approached in the right way! We've done it two nights in a row. Last night, we shared some of our personal pizzas at Dogfish Head with the couple at the next table, who shared in turn, and a wondeful conversation developed.

Then tonight, at Fusion, there was a party of five women (one celebrating a birthday), trying to decide what to have. I recommended the Crab Bisque, with which we had just begun our meal. Later, there were toasts to Roxie's birthday, and then we joined them at their table for another wonderful conversation!

When we were in SoCal, this sort of behavior would have been quite difficult to initiate.

I think I'm going to be very happy here. Very happy, indeed!
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Post by: PennyO on February 06, 2004, 08:52:54 PM: Quote from: S. Woody White on February 06, 2004, 07:28:09 PM
That's exactly what happened! But we are planning on making it to your show. (Or maybe Panni's show. Who's going to be in our area again? 8) ::))

Hahahahahahahaaaaaa! I'll be so happy to meet yuz! I'm all packed and heading up to bed early, cuz I got a crack o' dawn flight tomorrow. See you guys soon!

td - my very best, heartfelt wishes for your dad's recovery, and your holding onto harmony and sanity during this tough time.
Title: Re:THE THREE Rs
Post by: td on February 06, 2004, 08:56:09 PM: Quote from: S. Woody White on February 06, 2004, 08:47:01 PM
My thanks for all the good wishes sent to der Brucer and myself. We're over the hard part of moving, fortunately. Now all we have to do is sort out what we've got, and find places for everything.

Should you need a strong backbone, or pair of shoulders. . .call me. . .i need a vacation. . .like nobody's business. . . i need a vacaaaaaation, from more of the same ole thing. . .if i could only do something different, somewhere else, oh, what a joy. . .a mighty joy* that would be. . .

apologies to Mrs. Katz, of course. ;)
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Post by: Tomovoz on February 06, 2004, 09:01:40 PM: If only you were not so challenged mythologically td - New Zealand is the perfect place for a holiday - and so close to OZ.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on February 06, 2004, 09:04:44 PM: Blessings to you and your dad, TD.
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Post by: Matt H. on February 06, 2004, 09:14:03 PM: Today was Waitangi Day in New Zealand. DR Tom, what is that?
Title: Re:THE THREE Rs
Post by: td on February 06, 2004, 09:14:58 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on February 06, 2004, 09:14:03 PM
Today was Waitangi Day in New Zealand. DR Tom, what is that?

Whatever it was, it sure does sound like what I need.
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Post by: Noel on February 06, 2004, 09:15:12 PM: Quote from: td on February 06, 2004, 08:56:09 PM
what a joy. . .a mighty joy* that would be. . .

apologies to Mrs. Katz, of course. ;)

You're apologizing to my mother?
As the song said...

I can't marry you in the usual way
Rice and shoes and borrowed blues
What do they say?
You're too wonderful for empty cliché
No "Here Comes the Bride" on wedding band
Need drown out the mood when you give your hand.
I'll commit to you, but it's more than just saying "I do"
We've a bond, inseparable, stronger than any glue
We're not going to start with a hollow token
"Till death do us part" need not be spoken
But if a wedding must entail
The breaking of a glass, the lifting of a veil
Then I can't marry you.

So, toss 'em out ---
The crinoline and crepe
Contracts, pre-nuptials, all that red tape
Don't toss a bouquet
It leads to spats
And, for heaven's sake, don't take the name, Joy Katz
We can do much better than that
By throwing out the old hat
I won't marry you
In the tired traditional way
Who could ask you to honor me?
And you sure as hell won't obey
We two can create a new tradition
Something involving a composition
That lets me say, in the only way I know how:
I want to marry you now.

Best thoughts, td, about your father.
Title: Re:THE THREE Rs
Post by: td on February 06, 2004, 09:17:38 PM: Well, if there are any Mrs. Katzes named "Joy," I apologize for my channelling of the Cupp Sisters.
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Post by: TCB on February 06, 2004, 09:20:43 PM: Quote from: td on February 06, 2004, 09:14:58 PM
Whatever it was, it sure does sound like what I need.

And when was the last time you waited for your tangi, td?
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Post by: TCB on February 06, 2004, 09:25:56 PM: Ann -- I skipped right over your answer to my question. Yes, I would love to have a CD of your recital. How much are they?
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Post by: Panni on February 06, 2004, 09:26:27 PM: SWW and DerBrucer - Sartre was wrong. Hell is not other people. Hell is moving. Having just moved, I send you my good wishes and sympathies. Sounds like you're through the worst and have arrived at a lovely place.
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Post by: td on February 06, 2004, 09:27:26 PM: Quote from: TCB on February 06, 2004, 09:20:43 PM
And when was the last time you waited for your tangi, td?

TCB, if you brought it on, I would no longer be waiting. . . .
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Post by: Tomovoz on February 06, 2004, 09:29:13 PM: The celebration of The signing of the treaty between the Maori people and the white "invaders". Most Australians would of course not know NZ holidays but my adoptive mother's stepmother was from New Zealand. Despite rumours, NZ is not part of the Commonwealth of Australia.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 06, 2004, 09:30:51 PM: Good evening!

Greetings from Memphis!

My flights from Richmond were good, and on time. However, both segments were on puddle jumpers - and when I flew from Cincinatti to Memphis I was in the 11th row of the plane - which turned out to be the last row of the plane!!! But a good flight nonetheless, it since it was not a full plane of people, the one flight attendant offered extra pretzels and full cans of soda and juice - always nice.

My hotel room is nice. And has a jacuzzi!!! -Which I may make use of in the next few minutes!!!! I had my "traditional - the day I get into Memphis" lunch at The Cupboard. Today's menu (from the various selections): Fried Catfish, Fried Green Tomatoes, Fried Okra and Corn Pudding - it was a very "brown" plate. ;-) -Oh, and the usual yeast rolls and corn muffins. Sooooo good! And soooo splurgy! -Oh, and I also had a slice of Sweet Potato Pie too! -Hey, at least I walked to and from there from the hotel - about a mile each way, so...

Then I finally went and saw In America. What a beautiful movie. Beautiful. And moving in many ways. Much more moving than I expected - or even "suspected" from the reviews - at least for me. I was literally sobbing at least three times during the movie, and the final sequence just had me audibly sniffling! And I forget to bring kleenex!?!?!? At least I wore a sweatshirt with very absorbent sleeves. :-[ ;) -And the two girls - who are also sisters in real life - are amazing!! I was thinking I would see Monster and Miracle too tonight - all in the same complex - but after coming out of In America, I just wanted to leave with "that" in my head for tonight.

So... I stopped at the health food store next door and picked up some Scandinavian style tuna salad (very tasty! - made with mustard instead of mayo, and some very good cookies (the oatmeal with cardamom was exquisite...was..). Then I watched Austin Powers: Goldmember on cable (from the sublime to the ridiculous(!)), and then logged on, and here I am... So....

DR Jane - Get Well Soon!

DR td - I'm so sorry to hear the news about your father. Many, many Good Health Vibes!

DR WEL - TDF also has some "special seats" set aside. Just check their website: www.tdf.org. If I recall correctly, the proceeds from their special ticket sales go toward both philanthropic and/or artistic causes. *And I've also steered people toward the Ticket Desks at the hotels in NYC - they will sell to anyone who asks, not just the hotel guests.

RE: The Alet Ourt interview - <Standing Ovation> Brava!!

DRs SWW and DerB - Have fun unpacking - and getting to see and touch and use your own "stuff" again! -I have a move coming up in April, and, once I get back from Memphis, if I can just go through one box of "stuff" that I have in my room over the next three weeks... I'll be halfway through all the boxes of stuff that I have! ;-) -At least it's a start.

RE: Grocery shopping - As I've mentioned before, I love the place I shop at normally, so... -Even when there are lines... However, when I have to go somewhere else, sometimes the insanity and inanity does get to me. And there are some chains I will simply not step foot into - even if they are open on Sundays and sell alchohol! ;-)

There is branch of a Korean grocery store chain in Fairfax called Hah Nah Reum (sp?) - they also have stores called Super H now too. Well, the lines in there are always long!! -The prices and the produce bring the crowds in. However, the lines there move FAST!!! They have the women at the cash registers trained very well - and they have a slew of "bag boys" - well, more like "bag men" - wrapping things up and putting them in your paper and/or plastic. It still intimidates me getting behind someone with TWO carts of groceries, but just about five minutes later (max!), I'm being rung up myself! And sometimes that's faster than going through their express lanes since other "scared people" line up there, you end up with about 20 people in line for the Express registers... but only behind four or five people in the regular lanes - even if they have very full carts...

-Oh, and I do like the new self-checkout lanes that stores are offering now. However, sometimes going to a manned - or "womanned" - register is still faster. -And then there are those "first-timers" in the self-checkout lanes...;-)

Well, I think that's almost everything... Jaccuzzi time! -And only 225 auditions tomorrow! YIPPEE!!!
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Post by: Tomovoz on February 06, 2004, 09:30:54 PM: DR Ann. Of course TCB wants two copies as he an Australian friend who would like to hear it too.
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Post by: Tomovoz on February 06, 2004, 09:38:33 PM: Good to know I am not alone with my views on "Gump" but has anyone else bothered with "Big Fish". It was certainly one that I wish had "got away".
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Post by: td on February 06, 2004, 09:38:46 PM: Well, this particular DR is going to catch up on his well-earned rest.

Goodnight. . .thank you all so very much!

Sincerely!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 06, 2004, 09:40:52 PM: WOW! That was a long post!

RE: THE LION KING popularity/ticket availability - It's stil hard to get a ticket to THE LION KING because it's a known "commodity" and, more importantly, since it's a group sales dream! It's a very safe show to book groups to see - all ages, all backgrounds, all nationalities. -Which is also the reason MAMMA MIA! continues to run at 101% capacity - just like it's predecessor at the Winter Garden - well, now The Cadillac Winter Garden - CATS.
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Post by: TCB on February 06, 2004, 09:40:54 PM: And speaking of the Northwest contingent, where in tarnation is my son?
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Post by: TCB on February 06, 2004, 09:44:51 PM: Quote from: Tomovoz on February 06, 2004, 09:38:33 PM
Good to know I am not alone with my views on "Gump" but has anyone else bothered with "Big Fish". It was certainly one that I wish had "got away".

Mr. ovoz -- Did you say that you saw Big Fish on DVD? Didn't it just open in December?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 06, 2004, 09:45:19 PM: DR Tomovoz and others - Is "Big Fish" on DVD already?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on February 06, 2004, 09:47:51 PM: Ooohhh... that's spooky, TCB?!?!? Were you ever stationed in the Philippines? ;-)
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Post by: Tomovoz on February 06, 2004, 09:53:49 PM: You should know that OZ is so way ahead of the field. YES! I do have a copy of "Big Fish".
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Post by: Tomovoz on February 06, 2004, 10:00:28 PM: td: You are supposed to be sleeping. Why are still on line?
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Post by: bk on February 06, 2004, 10:04:31 PM: Whatever happened to the giddy days of our late-night denizens? Off to take a brisk walk, and then I'll be back.
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Post by: Tomovoz on February 06, 2004, 10:06:36 PM: I shall be giddy by myself it seems.
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Post by: bk on February 06, 2004, 10:06:42 PM: You want to know why I HATE AOL??? I just posted that last post. While it was taking forever to load I was given a page that said "can't find website known as haineshisway.com" I mean IT WAS POSTING THE POST while it was telling me it couldn't find the website to which it was posting. Oh, well, AOL's days are now numbered since I have this very day ordered DSL.
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Post by: Tomovoz on February 06, 2004, 10:12:07 PM: DSL has certainly changed my world BK, and changed my phone bill for the better. Tried AOL for a short time and disliked it very much indeed. (It is probably "Australia On Line" here). Have your Triplets arrived from the UK?
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Post by: Tomovoz on February 06, 2004, 10:13:30 PM: Should I assume that TCB has been sharing a jacuzzi with Jose?
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Post by: TCB on February 06, 2004, 10:14:16 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on February 06, 2004, 09:47:51 PM
Ooohhh... that's spooky, TCB?!?!? Were you ever stationed in the Philippines? ;-)

Oh my God, another son! I swear I only got drunk one night in Manila.
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Post by: Panni on February 06, 2004, 10:20:38 PM: I need to reread a book for a meeting on Monday. So off to bed with book. Good night, all.
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Post by: bk on February 06, 2004, 10:26:24 PM: Triplets should be here by Monday, maybe even tomorrow depending on if they deliver on Saturday.
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Post by: Tomovoz on February 06, 2004, 10:28:15 PM: I hope it is a pain free delivery BK. Push.
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Post by: William E. Lurie on February 06, 2004, 10:53:40 PM: BK - It's not just AOL. That has happened to me several times too and I am connected via my cable company, not AOL.