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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were these here notes, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're waiting for them there notes and don't give a flying Wallenda about these here notes.
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And the word of the day is: LENITY!
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***$$$ VIBES***[/size][/color]
for DR TCB!!!!![/size][/color]
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A BIG HHW WELCOME[/size][/color]
to the newest DR The Vixter!!!!!![/size][/color]
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I gotta tell you.
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I've done the notes and the notes and I'm goin' to bed.
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A well-deserved rest!!!
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I was just over at the "Great Performances" website watching some of the NY Philharmonic's concert performance in North Korea. Very moving!
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For anyone who saw it last night, what was the specific title of the PBS program on Agatha Christie? Can't seem to find in the the television listings.
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Me and my imaginary friend. Guess which one is me? :)
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photo: Alice: End of Daze
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Good morning, all! I have to do a load of laundry today and I have some work at Toyland. I'll be outa here in just a bit.
I haven't worked as a cashier since 1984, but I would swear that at the most I've seen in my entire life maybe ten or less $2 bills. I haven't seen one in several years now. I'm aware of the plethora of silver dollars at the moment since I get them every time I use one of the US Post Office's postage machines and receive change of more than a dollar.
Neither of the two items, or traveler's checks, gave me much concern as a cashier at Classic Books, and I had to deal with a lot of currency at 48th Street and Sixth Avenue. For me, the biggest problems were the insane store manager who was dismissed for theft (she was literally crazy and responsible for several cashiers being sacked because she continually took money from the till), daily book thieves and the continuous stream of Hasidic Jews from the diamond district who came in to buy pornography.
So, all this tsuris over money for the past two days seems quite alien to me.
My wonderful sister-in-law Jo called me this morning to tell me that my dad's house has been broken into and a squatter has been sleeping there, another reason to get this albatross off our necks. Randy was out yesterday to check on the property and saw signs of a break in so he called the police: someone's been sleeping in the living room so today he has to secure the place and, hopefully, this will push him and the Macbeths to sell the property.
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Me and my imaginary friend. Guess which one is me? :)
(http://bp3.blogger.com/_kMk_ZsQIoOA/SBSv5c9QQyI/AAAAAAAAAV8/b4yxyCTy1yw/s320/Alice2.jpg)
photo: Alice: End of Daze
Tweedle-Dumb?
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Tweedle-Dumb?
Ding Ding Ding! We have a winner! :)
But I still covet Alice's gingham dress.
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a squatter
He apparently didn't get the memo that the new gathering place is Ginny's library.
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That gets me thinking about the insane store manager of Classic Books who hired me in 1984. She always claimed her illegitimate daughter (who we all suspected was imaginary since there were never photos or phone calls from her) was sired by a famous classical pianist. During my year there, several cashiers were dismissed because of continual shortages in their cash drawers.
About six months after I was there, it was discovered that the manager was involved in illegal activities involving the newly stocked videos. She had been stealing them and wrting up fake invoices, as I recall. It also turned out that she was dipping into cash drawers during the day and replacing the money on payday: the assistant manager was convinced she was having drug problems, which would account for her general demented behavior. I suspect several of the dismissed cashiers had balancing problems because of the manager's borrowing practices; it also wouldn't surprise me if she deliberately set several up for dismissal.
In early 1985, the Drama Book Shop asked me to come back and I left Classic Books. I liked the chain, the managers - even the crazy one who was always friendly and supportive of me - and I liked the job and most of my co-workers. Two of my favorite managers are now with the publisher Norton and with the MTA, both xcellent gentlemen. More for the memoirs.
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And I'm already at Union Station waiting for my train down to Richmond. -Which isn't scheduled to depart until 9:55, so I have a bit of time to surf, post and take care of some work too.
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He apparently didn't get the memo that the new gathering place is Ginny's library.
;D ;D ;D ;D
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More for the memoirs.
It sounds like it's going to have to be in several volumes! :D
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On the car ride in, I talked my brother about Sugar. He's totally aware of what's going on, and he's already consulted the breeder for some help and advice. Since this is Sugar's third home in five(!) months, they're just going to wait a couple more weeks to let her get a bit more settled in her new digs. Hopefully, she'll be a bit more "mannered" in a month or two.
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and take care of some work too.
Honing your foot tapping skills?
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Poor Sugar! I hope she settles down. Sounds like she's been through a lot. :(
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Interesting "observation" - I could not find an internet signal directly from Amtrak or Union Station here in the terminal. However, a couple of the restaurants in the main concourse seem to offer free Wi-Fi to their customers - and the people sitting nearby. ;)
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Honing your foot tapping skills?
I only work on that in airports.
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He's totally aware of what's going on
Which is more than most people can say!
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I had a friend that used to order "packs" of $2 bills from his bank. I think you have to get 100 at a time. He used to tip at restaurants only in $2 bills.
The waiters and waitresses sure remembered him!
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Hmm... It seems that I may have to try a few new things over the next couple of days...
The Next Best Things in Sliced Bread - Seven New Sandwiches Try to Make It in New York (http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/30/dining/30sand.html?_r=1&8ur&emc=ur&oref=slogin)
(http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2008/04/29/dining/Sand_600.jpg)
*I've already had the falafel from Taim many times - all three of their regular varieties - and I think it's my favorite falafel in NYC. And, frankly, that Benny Mac sandwich sort of scares me. But in a good way. ;)
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That reminds me of a little joke.
**DR VIXTER, PLEASE AVERT YOUR EYES!!!**[/color]
So a woman went in to see her doctor. "Doctor," she said, "my husband just is never in the mood any more!"
The doctor said, "I know just the thing. Slip one of these little pills into his coffee when he isn't looking, and see if that helps."
So that night at dinner, she tried it.
And darned if it didn't work! Her husband took a sip of coffee, and suddenly, right there at the table, his eyes popped open and he started to make mad, passionate love to his wife. Glassware, plates, everything went flying and crashing to the floor.
The next day in the doctor's office, the woman was relating her success to the doctor. The doctor said, "That's great, but I do feel somewhat responsible...can I at least reimburse you for the broken tableware?"
To which she replied, "Oh, it's OK. We're not going back to that restaurant, anyway."
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On the car ride in, I talked my brother about Sugar. He's totally aware of what's going on, and he's already consulted the breeder for some help and advice. Since this is Sugar's third home in five(!) months, they're just going to wait a couple more weeks to let her get a bit more settled in her new digs. Hopefully, she'll be a bit more "mannered" in a month or two.
I tell ya, the dog's neurotic!
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This is nice, but I'm trying to figure out what the occasion is.
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WELCOME TO PAGE 2![/size][/color]
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I tell ya, the dog's neurotic!
And if anyone recognizes neurotic, it's DR elmore3003! ;)
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And if anyone recognizes neurotic, it's DR elmore3003! ;)
Too true, alas, alack!
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DR 3-D: Here are two discount options I saw today regarding The 39 Steps:
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OFFER 1: SAVE UP TO 50%
DISCOUNT OFFER:
$49* (Tues - Thurs, reg. $98.50: Save 50%)
$59* (Fri - Sun, reg. $98.50: Save 40%)
HOW TO ORDER:
1. Visit www.BroadwayOffers.com and mention code 39HHC59
2. CALL Telecharge at 212.947.8844 and mention code 39HHC59
3. BRING a printout of this discount to the Cort Theatre box office, 138 West 48th Street.
RESTRICTIONS:
*All prices include a $1.50 facilities fee. Offer valid on select seat locations through 7/6/08. Additional blackout dates may apply. Subject to availability and prior sale. Limit 6 tickets per order. Normal service charges apply to phone and Internet orders. Cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts and not valid on prior purchases. Offer may be revoked at any time. All sales final -- no refunds or exchanges.
OFFER 2: 39 AT $39
DISCOUNT OFFER:
39 seats priced at $39 for all performances prior to opening night on Thursday, May 8th.
HOW TO ORDER:
1. Visit www.Telecharge.com
2. CALL Telecharge at 212.239.6200 and mention either promo
3. BRING a printout of this discount to the Cort Theatre box office, 138 West 48th Street (btwn Sixth and Seventh Aves.)
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If you think you want to do this, send me a PM with your email address and I'll forward the offer to you.
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Where is our Brooklyn kid, DR FJL today?
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Well, time for me to mosey over to the gate are where I may or may not have an internet signal to access, so...
Laters...
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DR singdaw - If you click on today's Google logo/header, you will get an explanation of today's theme/art.
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Ah. Thanks, DR JoseSPiano! :)
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Where is our Brooklyn kid, DR FJL today?
Out scavenging with the boys for $2 bills, no doubt.
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Out scavenging with the boys for $2 bills, no doubt.
I suspect that's safer than trolling for them. And where is our DR Ben?
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I suspect that's safer than trolling for them.
And by "the boys," I meant DDs Toby and Dylan, of course. :)
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I suspect that's safer than trolling for them. And where is our DR Ben?
Here I am, trolling through grant lists.
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My engine is sets on troll so as not to scares the fish.
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Last day of April....Walpurgisnacht and/or Beltane.
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So MR BK - since you didn't get the band you wanted, do you get your salary? And are they paying royalties/performance fees for THE BRAIN?
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Travel vibes for DR JOSE....performance/preview vibes for MR BK & COMPANY, and planning trip vibes for DR CILLA LIZ.....
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Wednesday morning greetings! I'm easing into my day, which is a 12-9 workday. Guest lecturing this evening in a grantwriting class at Wright State University.
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DRs Cillaliz and Ben -
I am so sorry! :( I've been checking, and determined that I won't be able to make it into NYC either Friday night or Saturday.
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Had a quick tax matter to handle with the state. But all seems OK.
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Until about 2 years ago, I worked these 12-9 shifts twice a week and I'd forgotten how nice it is to have these mornings off.
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12-9 sounds like a retail gig, DR GINNY.
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Going to be a beautiful day today, weather wise it seems.
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I have been listening to the soundtrack to FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL which includes a version of "These Boots Are Made For Walking" in Hawaiian!
DRJOSE seems to have been the only other DR who saw this movie, which certainly had its moments. And it's a good thing it wasn't in 3-D, the audience might have gotten a bitch slapping.
Today at 2:30 p.m. EST, TCM is showing the Dirk Bogarde version of A TALE OF TWO CITIES, which is wonderful for anyone interested in either...especially if you have only seen the Ronald Colman version.
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Good morning!
Another very cool morning, and it should be a cool day today before heading back up to 80 the rest of the week.
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TV Reminders:
BOSTON LEGAL tonight at 10 p.m.
new episodes of CRIMINAL MINDS and CSI: NY on CBS
new LAW & ORDER on NBC
IDOL results.
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I'm lunching with my friend Jeff today at a pizza buffet near his work. This is his last week at work so it's probably the last time I'll be in that area to go to that particular pizza place.
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Today I want to finish the bonus features on RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK. I think there are three or four bonus features left.
This evening, I want to watch INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM and the bonuses on that disc.
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The Daytime Emmy awwards are to be announced this morning. Wonder if Van Hansis will be nominated for Luke (he was last year but though expected to win, he didn't.)
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He apparently didn't get the memo that the new gathering place is Ginny's library.
LOL! Days at the library, nights at DR Elmore's dad's house.
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DRs Cillaliz and Ben -
I am so sorry! :( I've been checking, and determined that I won't be able to make it into NYC either Friday night or Saturday.
Too bad. It's always nice to see your smiling face. We will just have to plan another time (before Anthony goes away).
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Off to work...bye for now!
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Hello, everyone.
It's a lovely day here--lots of rain lately, so we appreciate the sunny days more.
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Question for BK:
what, if anything, is happening with the PARTY ANIMALS these days?
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Hello, everyone.
It's a lovely day here--lots of rain lately, so we appreciate the sunny days more.
Hey, Jeanne!
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Hi, Ben!
No, don't look at me. Please!
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*****INVITATION*********
Can we generate some interest in a mini-HHW-get-together at our place on Saturday night May 3, say 5:30 to 7:30? Skip would love to cook, and it seems like a perfect time, with Cilla in town.
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*****INVITATION*********
Can we generate some interest in a mini-HHW-get-together at our place on Saturday night May 3, say 5:30 to 7:30? Skip would love to cook, and it seems like a perfect time, with Cilla in town.
I Accept!
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Thanks, DR FJL! :)
Unfortunately, I have tickets to see How To Succeed in White Plains that evening.
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:( :(
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Lookkee! It's DR Ron Pulliam!!!! :)
That paragon of...
...something or other. ;)
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Heading down now to start getting ready for my lunch out with good friend Jeff.
WBBL.
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Lookkee! It's DR Ron Pulliam!!!! :)
That paragon of...
...something or other. ;)
Oh, scrimshaw! Your memory is going FAST!
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Golly, I've just caught up with last night's posts.
I'm so totally glad I wasn't around when the $2 bills hit the fan.
If I lived in Delaware, I think I'd visit DR S. Woody's store and pay him in pennies!
[snark!]
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Oh, scrimshaw! Your memory is going FAST!
For some of us it's already GONE!
(No names--but one starts with "J".)
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Hey, Larry!
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Hello, DearReaderLaura!
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Hey, Jennifer!
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would love to stay and play, but must get back to the to-do list, said the fuddy-duddy.
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Whassup, Fred! (Yo!)
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Hey, Mikey!
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I just want to say, where in tarnation has DR Edisaurus been?
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If Matt's still here, "Hiya, Matt"!
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(No names--but one starts with "J".)
Now, now. DR JRand57 isn't here to defend himself. ;)
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Last night's "American Idol" was a bit dull, IMO. I didn't like ANY of the songs, to be honest.
Of the vocals, I concur that Jason and Brooke were, by FAR, the weakest.
Undoubtedly, though, someone better than either of them will go home tonight.
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I just want to say, where in tarnation has DR Edisaurus been?
She has some 'splainin' to do!
I hope she's off making gobs of money.
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I just want to say, where in tarnation has DR Edisaurus been?
The lovely DR edisaurus has been busy; I spoke to her on the phone last Sasturday and she sends one and all her affection and regrets that's she's away.
Hey, DR Ron Pulliam!
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RE: the DANCING WITH THE STARS results show
specifically re: DR MattH's comments last night
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DR MattH, I think you said something about the team being eliminated not being surprised.
The thing is there are only 5 teams left now (6 before last night's show). So really most teams would not be surprised. However the reason that shannon elizabeth (who got eliminated) was not surprised (even though she had never been in the bottom 2) was because they had already declared everybody else safe. And it as just between her and Jason (the football player who got the highest scores of the night). She knew he got the best scores on monday, plus he is very popular with fans. So i think she knew (and it was fairly obvious) that she was going to be in the bottom 2 (if it was between her and jason).
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On tv for me tonight:
AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL
IDOL results
BOSTON LEGAL
LIFE (reruns which i am really enjoying).
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;D
As they say, money is the root of all evil.
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RE: IDOL, I also thought it was quite dull. And i am done with jason castro. But i still really like brooke. AND while i agree she seemed nervous in song 1. I liked her song 2. I love it when she plays piano. And i agree with paula. I find that she taps into her vulnerability really well. She makes me like her.
I liked david cook's 2nd song. And david a's second song.
I would suspect it has to be syesha, jason or brooke going. I mean for sure it's not one of the davids.
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Golly, I've just caught up with last night's posts.
I'm so totally glad I wasn't around when the $2 bills hit the fan.
If I lived in Delaware, I think I'd visit DR S. Woody's store and pay him in pennies!
[snark!]
In which case I'd get to see how much older than your avatar you really are.
[snarking right back atcha!]
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Page Four Snark Dance!
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%][size=20]Snark Snark Snark Snark Snark[/size][/move]
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Not One of the Davids is the working title of my next screenplay.
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In which case I'd get to see how much older than your avatar you really are.
[snarking right back atcha!]
The avatar is a photo from 1976. That's 32 years ago. I was 27 when that photo was taken.
I wasn't aware you had such a problem with the avatar I'm using.
As they say, "Tough noogies!"
;)
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money is the root of all evil.
Or progress is, if you talk to General Bullmoose.
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I'm definately better looking now than I was when I was at 27. Not many people can say that.
[grinning evilly]
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I'm definately better looking now than I was when I was 27. Not many people can say that.
[grinning evilly]
Not many people would be that immodest.
;D
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Last night, after Matt bring up Agatha Christie's missing nine days and my returning with the upcoming story on Doctor Who riffing on those same days ("The Unicorn and the Wasp"), I decided to re-watch the earlier, series three episode that Gareth Roberts wrote, "The Shakespeare Code." Still enjoyable, even after having seen it a couple of times. Or four.
Thus, an Ask BK question:
Do you have any favorite writers of series television? Ones who, when you spot their names in the credits, make you sit up and think "Hey, I bet I'll enjoy this story!"?
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Not many people would be that immodest.
;D
Immodesty becomes me.
8)
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DR RonP, I would have said hi back before. But i did not see your post until you had already left.
So hi!
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Not One of the Davids is the working title of my next screenplay.
It's all about a hissy fit between Donatello and Michelangelo over their scuptures of David, n'est-ce pas?
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Or progress is, if you talk to General Bullmoose.
What's good for him is good for the USA! Sounds like Dick Cheney.
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Here is my product recommendation of the day.
If you have trouble with your nails. Or if they break a lot. Try this:
http://www.askcosmetics.com
The only product i've tried is the nail conditioner. Although i would love to try some of the other products. It does come in a tiny little bottle. But boy does it work.
I've not ordered from this site. But this is the company's site (they sell on TSc and QVC).
I've always had relatively long nails. But lately (well before i used this product) i would get one or two nails that would. break every week (from washing pots and cooking ...).
Since i've tried this nail conditioner not a single nail has bent over.
I've seen the lady who developed this product on tv. and she invented it for her horse's nails!
Just thought i'd share in case anyone else was having the same problem as i was!
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For want of a nail...
;)
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It's all about a hissy fit between Donatello and Michelangelo over their scuptures of David, n'est-ce pas?
That's only part of it. Mainly, it's about a West Hollywood clique finding itself at great odds about admitting a guy named Joe into a group of men named David.
It's a riff on "Heathers".
The artistic hissy fit is worked into the structure of the story when the Davids take a trip to Italy. There they meet Giuseppe {Joe) in a museum. Joe is amused that all the men in the group are named David. He tells them about the two sculptors' feud concerning their statues of David while they, in turn, reconsider their vain need to continue being, exclusively, the "Davids".
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For want of a nail...
;)
Lost a shoe...again.....dear?
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Immodesty becomes me.
8)
No horn sounds sweeter than the one you blow yourself! ;)
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Lost a shoe...again.....dear?
Yes! Have you seen it? It looks like this:
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/MsDemmie/SpikeyShoe2.jpg)
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No horn sounds sweeter than the one you blow yourself!
I know that aphorism!
Only in the version I know, that first part goes a little bit differently...
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Lost a shoe...again.....dear?
ROTFLMAO!!!
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Hi all. I have been showing the new minister around -- how to get through the security system, retrieve phone messages, etc.
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*****INVITATION*********
Can we generate some interest in a mini-HHW-get-together at our place on Saturday night May 3, say 5:30 to 7:30? Skip would love to cook, and it seems like a perfect time, with Cilla in town.
Me, (or us) too! Anthony and Ben accept.
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Yes! Have you seen it? It looks like this:
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/MsDemmie/SpikeyShoe2.jpg)
I was thinking this, nails and all.
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So MR BK - since you didn't get the band you wanted, do you get your salary? And are they paying royalties/performance fees for THE BRAIN?
The original deal was that they use my salary for two musicians and they match for two more (and, of course, they were always paying for the MD). When they said it wasn't going to happen, that their board wouldn't match, I still had to put up the salary to have a total of three. And no, they are not paying royalties -I let them have it for free. Had I but known...
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Question for BK:
what, if anything, is happening with the PARTY ANIMALS these days?
One of the principals in the endeavor has had to deal with some serious health issues - I presume that's why nothing has been happening.
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Last night, after Matt bring up Agatha Christie's missing nine days and my returning with the upcoming story on Doctor Who riffing on those same days ("The Unicorn and the Wasp"), I decided to re-watch the earlier, series three episode that Gareth Roberts wrote, "The Shakespeare Code." Still enjoyable, even after having seen it a couple of times. Or four.
Thus, an Ask BK question:
Do you have any favorite writers of series television? Ones who, when you spot their names in the credits, make you sit up and think "Hey, I bet I'll enjoy this story!"?
Not now, as I really don't watch TV at all. I did enjoy certain writers' contributions on The Sopranos, but I don't really remember the names. In the old days, the obvious ones were on The Twilight Zone - Rod Serling, Richard Matheson, George Clayton Johnson, etc.
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I slept, but fitfully. Not sure what time the motor car will be ready, but Teddy awaits at eleven.
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I can't tell if I feel better.
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I was thinking this, nails and all.
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Yep. That was my initial reference. I was just havin’ a little fun with DR RLP! :D
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Teddy awaits at eleven.
You're going with the purple[/color] highlights, then?
(http://www.sillyjokes.co.uk/images/dress-up/wigs/colours/kirsty-purple.jpg)
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That should make you feel a lot better! :D
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Ah. A lullaby.
Zzzzzzzz...........
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Yes! Have you seen it? It looks like this:
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/MsDemmie/SpikeyShoe2.jpg)
And when Glinda tells Dorothy to click her heels three times, Dorothy's response is unprintable.
:o
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And the word of the day is: LENITY!
And The Song Of The Day Is: FOLLOW THE FOLD
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12-9 sounds like a retail gig, DR GINNY.
Well, our library's tag line is "Your Marketplace of the Mind," so it fits!
My timing was totally off this morning and I squealed in here right at noon.
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Follow the f-o-l-d!
Follow the f-o-l-d!
Follow, Follow, Follow, Follow
Follow the f-o-l-d!
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Follow the f-o-l-d!
Follow the f-o-l-d!
Follow, Follow, Follow, Follow
Follow the f-o-l-d!
The National Anthem of origamists everywhere.
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Our brand new 2008 World Book just appeared on the shelf and its spinescape is a stunning cityscape. Upon closer examination, I realized it's NYC!
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Good Afternoon!
Greetings from Richmond!
-Alas, the train delay out of DC was not announced - and/or discovered(?) until they had boarded everyone. So, about an hour later...
I also called my parents when I was about a half hour away so that they could pick me up at the train station. Of course, when my mom picked up her cell phone, they were heading back up 95 to DC for a friend's memorial service...
So... I called a few friends to see if they could pick me up - I really did not want to splurge on a cab, but...
I ended up with a great cabbie - he's originally from NYC, and he had a great story about how his parents "secretly" moved down to Richmond last year, but didn't tell him they had made they were in town for six months! And the fare was only $16.00. Not bad at all. -I was thinking it would be closer to $40.
In any case... I'm here!
:)
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On the car ride in, I talked my brother about Sugar. He's totally aware of what's going on, and he's already consulted the breeder for some help and advice. Since this is Sugar's third home in five(!) months, they're just going to wait a couple more weeks to let her get a bit more settled in her new digs. Hopefully, she'll be a bit more "mannered" in a month or two.
I've got to ask why your brother is trusting the opinion of a breeder who sold the puppy too young the first time around?
I hope the breeder at least gave your brother tips on things to do to help Sugar adjust, instead of simply waiting.
I didn't think you came through as an alarmist with your original post. I think it sweet you care enough to ask questions.
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And now I'm wondering if the gentleman who was sitting next to me has throttled the neck of the woman who was sitting behind him who kept popping and snapping her gun by now - they were both continuing on to North Carolina. It annoyed me too initially, but then the entertainment value of his under-his-breath comments kicked in. ;)
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Too true, alas, alack!
;D
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I've got to ask why your brother is trusting the opinion of a breeder who sold the puppy too young the first time around?
I hope the breeder at least gave your brother tips on things to do to help Sugar adjust, instead of simply waiting.
I didn't think you came through as an alarmist with your original post. I think it sweet you care enough to ask questions.
I don't think the breeder sold the puppy when she was too young. It was the original owners who gave her back too soon. :-\
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DR FJL - Count me in for Saturday! :)
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OK - I need to head out for some lunch.
Laters...
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Now, now. DR JRand57 isn't here to defend himself. ;)
;D
No, he isn't and I certainly wouldn't want him to send Uranus after me!
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This morning I went for a walk in the park. This came out a little blurry, actually most of the photos came out a little blurry but I'll share them anyway.
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How pretty, Jane. Thanks for posting it.
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Or progress is, if you talk to General Bullmoose.
And have you been--talking to Gen Bullmoose, that is?
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This one came out the best.
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And have you been--
You know me! I talk bull all the time. :D
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PRETTY, DR Jane!!!! :) I don't see Sherlock in the water, though...
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The National Anthem of origamists everywhere.
;D ;D ;D
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http://www.askcosmetics.com
Since i've tried this nail conditioner not a single nail has bent over.
Thanks for the tip. Your nails may not be bending anymore, but do they still chip or break?
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And when Glinda tells Dorothy to click her heels three times, Dorothy's response is unprintable.
;D
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This morning I went for a walk in the park. This came out a little blurry, actually most of the photos came out a little blurry but I'll share them anyway.
What a lovely spot! If I lived near someplace like that I'd spend a lot of time there, to be sure.
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You know me! I talk bull all the time. :D
good come-back.
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I don't think the breeder sold the puppy when she was too young. It was the original owners who gave her back too soon. :-\
I'm confused. ;D How old was she sold the first time, & how soon after was she returned? I'm guessing she was returned for the leaking problem. I wonder who trained Sugar to use the pad. A breeder should know better than that.
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You know me! I talk bull all the time. :D
Especially when you're talking about Uranus.
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Thank you DRs Laura, Singdaw & Jeanne. I too would spend more time walking in the park, if dogs were permitted.
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DR Jane - your first photo (the one with the bridge) would make a nice spinescape, too!
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Thanks for the tip. Your nails may not be bending anymore, but do they still chip or break?
Sorry that's what i meant. They don't break.
I mean that is not to say that they cannot break (i accidently cut one with a knife). Obviously no product will help that. :)
There is also a special file they have that is supposed to help. But i don't have that. They just seem much stronger. And in time it's supposed to make them very healthy.
I will say one thing though. You are not supposed to wear nail polish when starting the treatment. It works better on clean nails.
I would often wear a french manicure (white tips and clear polish) but i have stopped doing that for the month i've been using the product.
Also, they apparently sell a fantastic nail polish remover that doesn't strip your nails like regular ones do.
I realize this sounds funny since i just said that you are not supposed to wear nail polish. But they sell special polish too (which i also don't have).
I was just getting so sick of my nails breaking every week. I don't wash dishes (i use a dishwasher). But still when you have to wash pots and stuff. It was just getting so bad that i would have one or two broken at all times. :(
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Yay! this is shaping up into a party for dinner on saturday.
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Loving the pictures of good ole Lithia Park, DR Jane...such fond memories!
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Our brand new 2008 World Book just appeared on the shelf and its spinescape is a stunning cityscape. Upon closer examination, I realized it's NYC!
Evidently it comes in the same "smiley-box" format as the new DVD of How the West Was Won. ;D
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the woman who was sitting behind him who kept popping and snapping her gun
I am hoping DR Jose was off by one letter, or else the TSA has gotten a lot more lenient with carry-ons. ;D
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;D
He was off by one letter, all right. The woman had a personal, pint-size replica of baritone Nathan Gunn. And that's a lot of popping and snapping!
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Good Afternoon!
Yes, gum[/b], not gun[/b].
!SPOO
*And as for the TSA, since I was taking the train, the TSA never really entered the picture.
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Loving the pictures of good ole Lithia Park, DR Jane...such fond memories!
Lithium Park? Where do I sign up?
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Good Afternoon!
Yes, gum[/b], not gun[/b].
!SPOO
*And as for the TSA, since I was taking the train, the TSA never really entered the picture.
Actually the TSA does indeed screen train passengers, though not as routinely as they do air passengers. We've encountered them twice on our cross-country train trips.
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And now I need to take care of some paperwork, so... Once again...
Laters...
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Here's a whole Gaggle (and/or Google) of stories of TSA screening Amtrak:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=TSA+to+screen+Amtrak
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Actually the TSA does indeed screen train passengers, though not as routinely as they do air passengers. We've encountered them twice on our cross-country train trips.
The agents were there at Union Station for their random bag checks. However, there's still no x-rays or metal detectors in use.
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Lithia Park looks beautiful....what is the origin of its name?
Actually it is the LOVE of money that is the root of all evil....money itself is divoon.
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Every time I look at today's title I keep hearing Barbara Cook sing "Them There Eyes"!
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Grim details about your salary, MR BK. By not paying royalties, they are getting a GREAT advantage.....royalties can count for up to 50% of the production costs for some musical theatres!
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What the Chance Theatre did to bk regarding the musicians doesn't pass the "stink test."
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I wonder where all those High Schoolers actually did end up last night? :-\
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Off to Wright State to guest lecture in a grantwriting and fundraising class - bye for now!
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I wonder where all those High Schoolers actually did end up last night? :-\
I don't know, but I bet they told any parents that were interested enough to ask, that they went to see the BRAIN FROM PLANET SEX
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Had a nice lunch and an even better visit with my friend Jeff. His job situation is in limbo, and I'm just SO grateful I never had any of these worries when I was working.
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Evidently it comes in the same "smiley-box" format as the new DVD of How the West Was Won. ;D
From what I read in the press announcement, only the Blu-ray disc is going to offer HOW THE WEST WAS WON in a smilebox format. The sDVD will be a regular anamorphic transfer only.
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I spent the afternoon with DVDs of various INDIANA JONES movies.
I began with finishing the bonus features on the RAIDERS DVD. This involved a documentary on how they accomplished the "melting face" special effect" in that climactic moment of the movie. Very interesting since they didn't have CGI to help them accomplish it back then.
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There were a whole bunch of step-through galleries involving the marketing and behind-the-scenes photos of cast and crew at work and at leisure.
And there was a storyboard sequence of the "Well of Souls" sequence with the movie playing in a small window below the storyboard illustrations for the sequence.
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Lithia Park looks beautiful....what is the origin of its name?
Actually it is the LOVE of money that is the root of all evil....money itself is divoon.
Well, in that case I'm safe, because I have absolutely no love for those damned two dollar bills.
;)
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Next I put in INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM which most everyone (including the creators) considers the least of the INDY movies. I decided to watch the bonus features this afternoon and wait until tonight to actually watch the feature.
Since I've seen the movie countless times, it's not like the bonuses were going to spoil anything.
There was a recently shot introduction to the film by Spielberg and Lucas (about 6 minutes), but the best of the bonuses was a documentary on all the creepy crawlies used in each of the three films and how animal wranglers were helpful (snakes, rats, spiders) or useless (bugs) during the making of the films.
They suggested that the fourth film is going to feature another creepy crawlie not used already in the films, but they didn't go into detail. What could it be? Ants? Preying mantis?
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There was also a similar storyboard sequence with this disc - this time, the miner cart chase sequence.
And there were more step-through galleries with promotional materials, stills shot behind the scenes, production design sketches, etc.
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I finished my afternoon watching last night's LAW & ORDER: SVU. Robin Williams was the guest star playing a perp about five steps ahead of the police at every turn. Kind of preposterous actually with all the advanced preparations ready to be called on at a moment's notice, but it was still entertaining.
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...They suggested that the fourth film is going to feature another creepy crawlie not used already in the films, but they didn't go into detail. What could it be? Ants? Preying mantis?
Flying insects? Snails? Politicians?
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Back from Teddy - highlights this time around are very subtle. I now have to go ship a bunch of packages. I may actually have to repress the CD now, which naturally will put us closer to someday selling out. We're down to the last 100 or so of the first batch.
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From what I read in the press announcement, only the Blu-ray disc is going to offer HOW THE WEST WAS WON in a smilebox format. The sDVD will be a regular anamorphic transfer only.
Well, it won't be same-old same-old....WB has devised a way to remove the two seams and the words if very positive that HTWWW has never looked as good as it does now, even in the standard version.
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DR Jane - your first photo (the one with the bridge) would make a nice spinescape, too!
It would, if it were more in focus. :)
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Well, JRAnd, here is a little info on Lithia Park for you!
Lithia Park’s History
Ashland began in the 1800’s as a water-powered sawmill and a flour mill standing on the banks of Ashland Creek. The mill occupied what is now the entrance to Lithia Park. The plaza was a popular meeting spot, where settlers would hitch their horses, trade wheat for flour or purchase lumber.
Early settlers had ties to Ashland County, Ohio and Ashland, Kentucky, hence the town’s name. It became official in 1855 with the opening of the Ashland Mills Post Office.
By 1859 the city had 50 people. Hotels, schools, churches and mills sprang up and during the 1870’s and 1880’s. Ashland grew faster than any town south of Portland. By 1900 there were 3,000 people in Ashland, the largest town in Jackson County at the time.
In the early1900’s, water rich in lithium-now known as Lithia water-bubbled from the town’s fountains. With the help of the Women’s Civic Improvement Club, a park system was developed, including Lithia Park.
The park began with eight acres in 1892 by the Chautauqua Association to bring entertainment and culture to southern Oregon. They built a domed building for their shows, the walls of which now surround the Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s Elizabethan Theater.
Visitors came from miles around over the next thirty summers to participate in the various attractions offered, and to camp in what was to become Lithia Park.
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival began in 1935 with a three-day summer festival of Shakespearean plays under founding director Angus Bowmer.
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Loving the pictures of good ole Lithia Park, DR Jane...such fond memories!
When are you coming back for a visit. Of course, is you have Bosco we would have to go elsewhere again. There is always Mount Ashland or Oredson-Todd Woods.
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In the late 60s and up through the early 80s Ashland was quite the "hippie" place...but now you would have to be a millionaire to buy a home there.
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I'd like to know why Lithia Park does not allow dogs....what is the world coming to...or what is Southern Oregon coming to!
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Well, in that case I'm safe, because I have absolutely no love for those damned two dollar bills.
;)
Really! I didn't pick up on that ;)
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Here are some additional shots of Lithia Park, in Ashland Oregon, to supplement those that DR Jane posted earlier...
(http://www.maliasmiles.com/OREGON/Ashland/Images/LithiaFall.jpg)
(http://freelargephotos.com/001170_s.jpg)
(http://www.travel-watch.com/images/ashland3.jpg)
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In the late 60s and up through the early 80s Ashland was quite the "hippie" place...but now you would have to be a millionaire to buy a home there.
The hippies are still in abundance though they are now outnumbered by the New Age folks. There is also a large (for the size of the town) transient population.
Our housing market is effected by the California market, and you know that isn't doing well these days.
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The only thing those pictures lack is a dog or two.
Just to give a sense of scale, of course.
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As long as we have lived here dogs have not been permitted in the park, even on a leash. I can understand strict leash laws & pick up laws but not permitting them altogether is beyond me.
I suppose with all rules like this, they happened because of thoughtless dog owners.
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And for your added pleasure a couple of shots of downtown Ashland (the tall building is the hotel I worked at back in the early 80s)
(http://www.twhitaker.net/images/2002_Ashland/dowtown%20ashland.jpg)
(http://www.grandmotherbook.com/images/ashland3-large.jpg)
(http://pics4.city-data.com/cpicc/cfiles4895.jpg)
(http://jp-graphics.net/images/art1wr.jpg)
(http://www.traveloregon.com/upload/images/photos/bounty/lodging/ash-springs.jpg)
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The only thing those pictures lack is a dog or two.
Just to give a sense of scale, of course.
When we walk Sherlock in town there are plenty of dogs on the streets. Unfortunately many of these dogs belong to the transient population & for some odd reason the dogs tend to be aggressive. For the most part we know which ones to avoid & which people control their dogs.
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Well, it won't be same-old same-old....WB has devised a way to remove the two seams and the words if very positive that HTWWW has never looked as good as it does now, even in the standard version.
Yes, I've seen pictures of the "seamless" frames. I have to admit, as nice as that will be, I will kind of miss the seams. That's how I saw Cinerama films back in the day, so I'm used to them looking that way.
Still, the last DVD was not anamorphic but still worlds better than the letterboxed laserdisc, so both the sDVD and Blu-ray should be giant leaps ahead in video quality.
Can't wait; they come out in August.
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MBarnum, nice shot of Oak Street (with the used book store) and the view from the hotel.
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Going to write for a bit and then head down to watch INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM. I trust it will look as good as RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK. Since so much of it takes place in that dark temple, I think it's good I'm waiting until the den can have less outside light coming in.
WBBL.
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I may actually have to repress the CD now
Well there's some good news! :)
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MBarnum, nice shot of Oak Street
I live on an Oak Street! :)
Yes, beautiful shots, DR MBarnum! Thanks for sharing.
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And for your added pleasure a couple of shots of downtown Ashland (the tall building is the hotel I worked at back in the early 80s)
I thought you worked in a theme park as a ride!
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And for your added pleasure a couple of shots of downtown Ashland (the tall building is the hotel I worked at back in the early 80s)
And was "for your added pleasure" how you were introduced to the hotel guests while you working there?
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Back from Teddy - highlights this time around are very subtle. I now have to go ship a bunch of packages. I may actually have to repress the CD now, which naturally will put us closer to someday selling out. We're down to the last 100 or so of the first batch.
Is this the PRIMROSE CD you're talking about? If so, great.
I sure wish the hell mine would show up!
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I went crazy last night searching one of The Tudors Season 1 discs for a "lost" episode. But it turns out the the discs and packaging were simply mis-labeled; the missing episode turned up on the next disc.
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And was "for your added pleasure" how you were introduced to the hotel guests while you working there?
As my friend Trashy Trish used to say, it's my business to do pleasure with you.
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And was "for your added pleasure" how you were introduced to the hotel guests while you working there?
;D
I was thinking it!
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I went crazy last night searching one of The Tudors Season 1 discs for a "lost" episode. But it turns out the the discs and packaging were simply mis-labeled; the missing episode turned up on the next disc.
Now you know how I felt when I found your Feb email!
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I cannot get Dinah Washington's "Relax Max" out of my head!
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People have been begging me to repress my CDs for years. ;)
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DR elmore3003: ;D
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People have been begging me to repress my CDs for years.
;D Well, that would be the only thing about you that'd be repressed!
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The park began with eight acres in 1892 by the Chautauqua Association to bring entertainment and culture to southern Oregon.
I attempted to find an old photo of horses, horses & buggies, & people entering the park for an early Chautauqua gathering. It is fun to see.
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Ashland during the flood of '97.
(http://www.hatsharpening.com/Ashland/flood/floodphotos/plaza1.jpg)
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elmore, yours was shipped, as I said, on Monday. You should have it in the next day or two. This is some day off - I have not stopped once. Car will be ready around three.
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A day or two before the flood (I think the flood was on New Years Day) the water in creek was rising quickly.
(http://www.hatsharpening.com/Ashland/flood/floodphotos/creekdec96.jpg)
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Any excellent vibes and xylophones you can send that the bill is less than they quoted me would be ever so much appreciated. They said right at the beginning that the quote was sans discounts they'd apply. So, I'm praying and praying it will be less.
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I gotta tell you.
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I'm really hungry and have no nausea, so that's good, but I'm still only going to do sandwiches today, just to be on the safe side.
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Any excellent vibes and xylophones you can send that the bill is less than they quoted me would be ever so much appreciated. They said right at the beginning that the quote was sans discounts they'd apply. So, I'm praying and praying it will be less.
EXCELLENT VIBES!!! [/size]
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Any excellent vibes and xylophones you can send that the bill is less than they quoted me would be ever so much appreciated. They said right at the beginning that the quote was sans discounts they'd apply. So, I'm praying and praying it will be less.
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Although I guess that's not quite the same thing... :-\
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elmore, yours was shipped, as I said, on Monday. You should have it in the next day or two. This is some day off - I have not stopped once. Car will be ready around three.
I guess it's all the heavy partaying with DR FJL this week but today seems like Friday.
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All I know is I'M not at these partays and I find that a disgrace, a disgrace, do you hear me?
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all the heavy partaying with DR FJL this week
And apparently it's going to continue at least through Saturday night! :)
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Still have to go to the mail place, too. But after about four-thirty I'm not doing anything, not driving anywhere, and not picking up the phone unless it's a friendly number.
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I guess it's all the heavy partaying with DR FJL this week but today seems like Friday.
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And apparently it's going to continue at least through Saturday night! :)
Since it's really Wednesday, I'm not partaying tomorrow or Friday. Gotta save my strength for Saturday.
I've decided to fly to Ohio the week of May 21-28, so that's now settled.
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I've decided to fly to Ohio the week of May 21-28, so that's now settled.
The squatter needs some company, eh? ;)
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Since it's really Wednesday, I'm not partaying tomorrow or Friday. Gotta save my strength for Saturday.
I've decided to fly to Ohio the week of May 21-28, so that's now settled.
I'm glad to see you're giving yourself three weeks to get "steeled up" for it!
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unless it's a friendly number.
Like 7?
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I've decided to fly to Ohio the week of May 21-28
And boy, will your arms be tired!
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Lucky people in Ohio.
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I forgot to mention to elmore that our reed player is very good, as is our drummer. I do miss the second keyboard a lot, though. On Fridays, however, we have a sub reed player for the entire run. We'll see how he is this coming Friday. He was there listening last night.
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I shall shortly be on my way to pick up my motor car. I'm praying, oh, yes, I'm praying.
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T.O.D.
BK - Did my Primrose get mailed?
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I gotta tell you. . .according to my Borders benefits, which arrived in yesterday's mail, I was born in 1900. . . .
In all humility, I don't think I look too bad for a gentleman of 108!
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I believe this new turn of events truly makes me the SENIOR MEMBER here.
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. . .and I'm not even a member of AARP yet!
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That gets me thinking about the insane store manager of Classic Books who hired me in 1984. She always claimed her illegitimate daughter (who we all suspected was imaginary since there were never photos or phone calls from her) was sired by a famous classical pianist. During my year there, several cashiers were dismissed because of continual shortages in their cash drawers.
About six months after I was there, it was discovered that the manager was involved in illegal activities involving the newly stocked videos. She had been stealing them and wrting up fake invoices, as I recall. It also turned out that she was dipping into cash drawers during the day and replacing the money on payday: the assistant manager was convinced she was having drug problems, which would account for her general demented behavior. I suspect several of the dismissed cashiers had balancing problems because of the manager's borrowing practices; it also wouldn't surprise me if she deliberately set several up for dismissal.
In early 1985, the Drama Book Shop asked me to come back and I left Classic Books. I liked the chain, the managers - even the crazy one who was always friendly and supportive of me - and I liked the job and most of my co-workers. Two of my favorite managers are now with the publisher Norton and with the MTA, both xcellent gentlemen. More for the memoirs.
More for the memoirs? Like Hell! There was no sex in that post. There was drugs, and there was chicanery; but there was absolutely no sex.
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More for the memoirs? Like Hell! There was no sex in that post. There was drugs, and there was chicanery; but there was absolutely no sex.
But there was gender, doesn't that count for something anymore?
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My eBay auction title: CHIPMUNK ADVENTURE MINT DVD AND CD SET
My latest idiot eBay buyer question: What condition is this in? Does it include the DVD and the CD?
AAAAAARGHGGHGHGHGHAHAHARRHQOIEPQIOADG
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More for the memoirs? Like Hell! There was no sex in that post. There was drugs, and there was chicanery; but there was absolutely no sex.
You've obviously never been to the Drama Book Shop. And who said that DR elmore was asked to come back for his retail expertise?
;D
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Hmm... It seems that I may have to try a few new things over the next couple of days...
The Next Best Things in Sliced Bread - Seven New Sandwiches Try to Make It in New York (http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/30/dining/30sand.html?_r=1&8ur&emc=ur&oref=slogin)
(http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2008/04/29/dining/Sand_600.jpg)
*I've already had the falafel from Taim many times - all three of their regular varieties - and I think it's my favorite falafel in NYC. And, frankly, that Benny Mac sandwich sort of scares me. But in a good way. ;)
I spent many weekends in Montclair, N.J; how did I miss the Watchung Delicatessen?
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truly makes me the SENIOR MEMBER here.
Define "member." ;)
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Since it is Ask BK Day... And since I'm drawing an almost total blank right now...
I need a Women's Ensemble number from a Broadway show. Right now, all I can think of is "Jeannie's Packing Up" from Brigadoon. I have duets and trios, but I need a group number.
Anyone? Anything else?
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More for the memoirs? Like Hell! There was no sex in that post. There was drugs, and there was chicanery; but there was absolutely no sex.
If all you want is sex, read someone else's memoirs!
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Hmm... I guess "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair" could work... ???
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Since it is Ask BK Day... And since I'm drawing an almost total blank right now...
I need a Women's Ensemble number from a Broadway show. Right now, all I can think of is "Jeannie's Packing Up" from Brigadoon. I have duets and trios, but I need a group number.
Anyone? Anything else?
"Many A New Day," OKLAHOMA!
That lead-in to Carrie's reprise of "Mr Snow," CAROUSEL
"Western People Funny," KING & I
"Climb Every Mountain," Nun Finale or "How Do You solve A Problem Like Maria?" in SOM, also the Nuns' choral music
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"Many A New Day," OKLAHOMA!
That lead-in to Carrie's reprise of "Mr Snow," CAROUSEL
"Western People Funny," KING & I
"Climb Every Mountain," Nun Finale or "How Do You solve A Problem Like Maria?" in SOM, also the Nuns' choral music
Hmm... Although, I have/hate to admit it, I've always found that song sort of annoying. -But I think that's related to all those over-perky renditions I've come across during auditions.
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Thanks, DR elmore - I can't believe the Sound of Music ones slipped my brain!?!?!?
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"Life Upon the Wicked Stage," SHOW BOAT
"Ladies of the Town," BITTER SWEET
"I Can't Do the Sum" or "The Moon Will Help You Out," BABES IN TOYLAND
Opening Act Two, PIRATES OF PENZANCE or "Climbing Over Rocky Mountain"
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Hmm... Although, I have/hate to admit it, I've always found that song sort of annoying. -But I think that's related to all those over-perky renditions I've come across during auditions.
Which do you hate? Surely not "Many A New Day," one of Rodgers' most wonderful?
Also, "Money Isn't Everything" from ALLEGRO
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Page Four Snark Dance!
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Were you trying to break page four?
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What's for din?
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Not One of the Davids is the working title of my next screenplay.
I was thinking more for your autobiography.
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I'm also partial to HAVE A HEART's opening chorus "Shop!" for the shop girls
I think THE RED MILL's "When You're Pretty And the world Is Fair" is also a women's ensemble.
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Thank you again and again, DR elmore.
-And, alas, it is "Many A New Day" which tends to get on my nerves. But as I mentioned, I've just heard it butchered too many times in auditions when sung as a solo.
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I need a Women's Ensemble number from a Broadway show. Right now, all I can think of is "Jeannie's Packing Up" from Brigadoon. I have duets and trios, but I need a group number.
Anyone? Anything else?
Money Isn't Everything from Allegro
My Body from The Life
Big Spender from Sweet Charity
Put 'Em Back the Way They Was from Lil Abner
Overture from Nine
The Big Dollhouse from Hairspray
Cell Block Tango from Chicago
Ride Amazon Ride from By Jupiter
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And now I'm wondering if the gentleman who was sitting next to me has throttled the neck of the woman who was sitting behind him who kept popping and snapping her gun by now - they were both continuing on to North Carolina. It annoyed me too initially, but then the entertainment value of his under-his-breath comments kicked in. ;)
Is she allowed to carry a gun on the train?
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Define "member." ;)
Gee, DR swingjaw, did you forget that, too?
;)
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Thank you again and again, DR elmore.
-And, alas, it is "Many A New Day" which tends to get on my nerves. But as I mentioned, I've just heard it butchered too many times in auditions when sung as a solo.
I think it's such a great song! But if I had to hear a lot of people butcher my favorite songs, I might share your opinion.
When are you returning to Manhattan?
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When are you returning to Manhattan?
I return tomorrow, Thursday, mid-day.
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Hi DR Noel. It is nice to see you.
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Hi, DR Noel!
Thank You, DR Noel!
*After all the Monday night's I've spent at Splash, I'm actually sort of embarrassed that I forgot about "Hey, Big Spender" and "My Body". ;D
-I guess it has been a long day for me already. ;)
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Well, I'm meeting up with some friends for a late-ish dinner tonight, but in the meantime, I think I'm going to go ahead and take a little cat nap.
Laters...
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Two Cole Porters: that bolero "Where Are the Men?" from the original 1934 ANYTHING GOES and JUBILEE's "Six Little Wives."
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Well, in that case I'm safe, because I have absolutely no love for those damned two dollar bills.
;)
Oh, I am sure that if you could only buy cook books by paying with two dollar bills, I bet you would love them.
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Thanks, DR elmore - I can't believe the Sound of Music ones slipped my brain!?!?!?
And did "Pick-A-Little, Talk-A-Little" slip, too?
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And for your added pleasure a couple of shots of downtown Ashland (the tall building is the hotel I worked at back in the early 80s)
(http://www.twhitaker.net/images/2002_Ashland/dowtown%20ashland.jpg)
Which floor did you work?
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People have been begging me to repress my CDs for years. ;)
That is really a frightening thought.
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Another friend just sent me this message from the Commercial Closet Association about the "As The World Turns" gay kiss that the American Family Association is upset over:
Dear CCA supporter,
Want advertisers to continue to support gay-friendly programming?
Procter & Gamble, the parent of numerous familiar household product brands, is currently under pressure from anti-gay conservatives for including a same-sex kiss between the characters Noah and Luke who are a couple on the daytime program "As the World Turns." The kiss was a response to previous support by fans who wanted to see the couple kiss again since last September, and even mailed bags of Hershey's chocolate kisses to the CBS studio.
But the American Family Association (AFA) issued an action alert to get its members to contact P&G, the show's producer, to stop future gay affection on the soap: "Procter & Gamble has resumed using explicit, open-mouth homosexual kissing in their soap opera, 'As the World Turns.' P&G decided to include this type of content as a commitment to 'diversity.' Gay activists are hopeful that the P&G effort will desensitize viewers to the homosexual lifestyle and help make the unhealthy and immoral lifestyle more acceptable to society, especially to children and youth."
So P&G has set up a phone voting system to register your support (or disagreement) with the program. It's easy to take action: just dial 800-331-3774. You'll be prompted to press #1 for English. Then press #2 to express your thoughts on "the storyline of As the World Turns." Then you can press #1 to say you support the Luke & Noah storyline.
There's nobody to talk to, you are not asked to identify yourself -- and it takes just a few seconds.
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Which floor did you work?
All of them, I'd wager.
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Still have to go to the mail place, too. But after about four-thirty I'm not doing anything, not driving anywhere, and not picking up the phone unless it's a friendly number.
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DRs Cillaliz and Ben -
I am so sorry! :( I've been checking, and determined that I won't be able to make it into NYC either Friday night or Saturday.
Well, I'll miss you, but I understand
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I gotta tell you. . .according to my Borders benefits, which arrived in yesterday's mail, I was born in 1900. . . .
In all humility, I don't think I look too bad for a gentleman of 108!
Forget about the hundred, let's talk about....................
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*****INVITATION*********
Can we generate some interest in a mini-HHW-get-together at our place on Saturday night May 3, say 5:30 to 7:30? Skip would love to cook, and it seems like a perfect time, with Cilla in town.
What a great idea! I love Skip's cooking and will be looking forward to seeing Dylan and Toby again
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Thanks, DR FJL! :)
Unfortunately, I have tickets to see How To Succeed in White Plains that evening.
"How to Succeed in White Plains" ??
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Define "member." ;)
Speaking of members, Roger Clemons (he is a baseball pitcher) is beginning to sound a lot like a former President of ours.
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Oh, I am sure that if you could only buy cook books by paying with two dollar bills, I bet you would love them.
Now this is getting to be simply stupid. (At the risk of sounding like Zubrick reference, "Stupid, stupid, stupid!")
Der Brucer handles all the ordering, and we get the books at a very substantial discount online (http://www.ecookbooks.com/).
In other words, we ain't paying cash.
So why would I ever want a damn two-dollar bill?
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"How to Succeed in White Plains" ??
If you can make it there, you'll make it anywhere.
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Yay! this is shaping up into a party for dinner on saturday.
This is exciting indeed. I can't begin to tell you all how happy I am to have made it through today. It was TOTALLY insane. I managed to get everything done that HAD to be done. I think I drove Edith crazy, but she's getting used to me, and it will be quiet there tomorrow, so that's cool.
I am just sitting for awhile before I go water the new trees and start packing.
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That's great Cilla. Relax and enjoy your trip. Wish I could meet you all Saturday night.
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I gotta tell you. . .according to my Borders benefits, which arrived in yesterday's mail, I was born in 1900. . . .
In all humility, I don't think I look too bad for a gentleman of 108!
I'm still getting "Have you considered moving into Assisted Living" mailings and Elderhostel trip catalogues. I have no idea how old they think I am.
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I believe this new turn of events truly makes me the SENIOR MEMBER here.
My profile says I am 107 -- so we are both the senior members here.
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That's great Cilla. Relax and enjoy your trip. Wish I could meet you all Saturday night.
Me Too. There is a billboard here for a morning show on radio and the woman looks so much like you, Jane, that I think of you every time I drive up Nebraska Street
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I got my first assisted living offer the year I turned 35.
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That song where the women dance around in their underwear singing about being a bride in June in "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers."
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"How to Succeed in White Plains" ??
It's a fable of hope in a time of despair.
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I got my first assisted living offer the year I turned 35.
When I was 12 I got a flyer that said "Have you joined AARP?"
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I can't beat that one. You win!
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I better water the trees and go run some errands so I can do some laundry and pack. I may even have a beer! Today Pam, who is also going to the seminar in NYC asked me if we have to go to the meetings....I really laughed!! I invited her to join us, but she has plans with her college room mate
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I can't beat that one. You win!
At the time I had to ask what it was and my parents cracked up laughing
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Oh, yeah, I was going to get some things done....
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Forget about the hundred, let's talk about....................
;D
. . .only talk? Actions speak louder than words, I've heard.
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That song where the women dance around in their underwear singing about being a bride in June in "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers."
You mean "June Bride?" ;)
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DR Cillaliz - Just a friendly reminder...
Levain Bakery (http://levainbakery.com/)
167 West 74th Street
New York, NY 10023
tel 212 874.6080
fax 212 874.6413
;D
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All of them, I'd wager.
I was gonna say the elevator.
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Me Too. There is a billboard here for a morning show on radio and the woman looks so much like you, Jane, that I think of you every time I drive up Nebraska Street
What is her name? I wonder if she is my twin I have been hearing about all my life ;)
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When I was 12 I got a flyer that said "Have you joined AARP?"
;D
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Well, I'm gonna get ready for dinner, so...
Laters...
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Quittin' time!
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Back from Teddy - highlights this time around are very subtle. I now have to go ship a bunch of packages. I may actually have to repress the CD now, which naturally will put us closer to someday selling out. We're down to the last 100 or so of the first batch.
Great news! Congrats, BK! ;D
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Since it is Ask BK Day... And since I'm drawing an almost total blank right now...
I need a Women's Ensemble number from a Broadway show. Right now, all I can think of is "Jeannie's Packing Up" from Brigadoon. I have duets and trios, but I need a group number.
Anyone? Anything else?
Just about anything from Nine. :)
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Back from the car place. He did save me about 10% in discounts which, given the amount of money it cost was not inconsiderable, but it's still a shocking amount plus they added the tax which basically was covered by the discount. Still, the car is driving as if it were new and they also fixed the rear bumper - I'd clipped a parked car a couple of years ago and the very right side of the bumper was sort of just hanging there like so much fish - they were able to attach it in some way and there was no charge.
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Ate a couple of sandwiches and feel much better this day.
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In the "I've seen it all" department - the street in front of my house must scream MOTEL BK, because there's a van parked out there, the front seat is all the way back and an Asian man is fast asleep snoring so that the whole neighborhood can hear him. I gotta tell you.
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I'm now watching a motion picture on DVD.
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In the "I've seen it all" department - the street in front of my house must scream MOTEL BK, because there's a van parked out there, the front seat is all the way back and an Asian man is fast asleep snoring so that the whole neighborhood can hear him. I gotta tell you.
;D
May you have many more good years with the newly tuned & fixed car.
How about a photo of your new do with the subtle highlights.
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Did I mention today that I think George Bush is the greatest President who ever lived?
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Okay.......... did I mention that I got my $600.00 incentive check in the mail today?
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Okay.......... did I mention that I got my $600.00 incentive check in the mail today?
In the mail?? :o I thought that the direct deposits were happening first?? No fair! >:(
;)
For the first time ever, I'm doing VERY well, right now. :)
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Now if I can just keep it that way....
::)
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Okay.......... did I mention that I got my $600.00 incentive check in the mail today?
Me bad! I was paying bills as I was typing that post, which is where the word mail came from. I actually got my $600.00 incentive check in my bank account today.
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Feel better, George?
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Whilst I was a- napping, Woody looked out of the living room window and this is what he saw:
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/GEORDIEMC/Home/Deer0002.jpg)
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/GEORDIEMC/Home/Deer0001.jpg)
der Brucer
Sure hope they didn't hear about the Vension stroganoff we had for dinner last night.
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Feel better, George?
A little...but still where's MY money??
;D
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Overtired is what I am. Watching a movie is what I am. What am I, Yoda all of a sudden? Can it really be the last day of April???
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After I finish the motion picture I'm watching (which is quite excellent) I think I'll have a double header of The Red Balloon and The White Mane, after which I'll look in the mirror and see The Pallid Jew.
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I was feeling fine, but having eaten the two small sandwiches, I'm now feeling only okay, which is, I suppose, better than feeling not okay.
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That's great TCB, now if you could only get what is owed you from the row boat shoot.
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Up close and personal:
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/GEORDIEMC/Deer0003.jpg)
der Brucer
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That's great TCB, now if you could only get what is owed you from the row boat shoot.
From your lips to God's ears! Thanks, Jane.
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I am also watching a movie...DIAL RED 0....it is pretty good.
(http://www.re-vision.com/revenge/fifties/posters/dialredo.jpg)
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Since Keith's cousin & aunt couldn't get tickets to South Pacific they opted for Spamalot. They are wondering if they should also see ADDING MACHINE and maybe INTO THE HEIGHTS.
Any opinions will be appreciated.
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'night
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Nice find in the yard, der Brucer.
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Good Evening!
Back from dinner...
I met up with the "boys" at the tail end of their chorus rehearsal, The Richmond Men's Chorus. It was good seeing them all again, and, of course, Steve too. A small group of us headed out to Kitchen 64 (http://kitchen64.com/) for a late dinner. I opted for a blackened Mahi-Mahi sandwich with a side of potato salad. The fish was cooked perfectly, and I only ate about half of a half of the bun. And only about half of the potato salad - it was good, it was just a huge side-serving.
Sitting a few tables away from us happened to be two(!) Girls Night Out tables. Let's just say that it's probably not a good idea to sit two ten-tops of alcohol-drinking women in such close proximity to each other. -Or anyone else. ;)
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bk - So... No rehearsal tonight?
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Another friend just sent me this message from the Commercial Closet Association about the "As The World Turns" gay kiss that the American Family Association is upset over:
Dear CCA supporter,
Want advertisers to continue to support gay-friendly programming?
Procter & Gamble, the parent of numerous familiar household product brands, is currently under pressure from anti-gay conservatives for including a same-sex kiss between the characters Noah and Luke who are a couple on the daytime program "As the World Turns." The kiss was a response to previous support by fans who wanted to see the couple kiss again since last September, and even mailed bags of Hershey's chocolate kisses to the CBS studio.
But the American Family Association (AFA) issued an action alert to get its members to contact P&G, the show's producer, to stop future gay affection on the soap: "Procter & Gamble has resumed using explicit, open-mouth homosexual kissing in their soap opera, 'As the World Turns.' P&G decided to include this type of content as a commitment to 'diversity.' Gay activists are hopeful that the P&G effort will desensitize viewers to the homosexual lifestyle and help make the unhealthy and immoral lifestyle more acceptable to society, especially to children and youth."
So P&G has set up a phone voting system to register your support (or disagreement) with the program. It's easy to take action: just dial 800-331-3774. You'll be prompted to press #1 for English. Then press #2 to express your thoughts on "the storyline of As the World Turns." Then you can press #1 to say you support the Luke & Noah storyline.
There's nobody to talk to, you are not asked to identify yourself -- and it takes just a few seconds.
Thanks for posting this information, DR Elmore. I immediately made the call.
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Had a lengthy evening of viewing. In fact, I had to search around for something to watch waiting for my program to come on.
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I've decided to fly to Ohio the week of May 21-28, so that's now settled.
OUTSTANDING! I have a 4-day weekend May 24-27!
;D ;D ;D
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I began by watching INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM. Aside from the gross-out sequences with food and bugs, the most irritating thing by far in the movie is Kate Capshaw's character. I know Steven was in love with the actress and found her funny, but I find her so totally annoying and insufferable even after all these years of watching this movie that I just can't stand anything she does in the movie. I didn't remember, however, that for a few moments, "Anything Goes" gets all surreal as if Spielberg was copying Ken Russell's numbers in THE BOY FRIEND. That was weird, too.
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Page Twelve Wicked Witch and Nikko Dance!!!
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I went ahead since I had some extra time and watching the bonus features on INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE.
Again, the bonuses are only fair. There is a panel discussion between the leading ladies of the three Indy features conducted at the AFI. Karen Allen is the most enthusiastic about her character. Capshaw and Alison Doody didn't much like the ladies they played. Capshaw realized she was more annoying than entertaining, and Doody kept saying that Sean Connery had the second lead which normally would have gone to the girl, so she felt her participation was reduced as a result. She kept saying over and over, "Connery had my role."
Oh, no. The whole point was a father and son story, working through their lack of communication and years of mistrust. She was a catalyst toward helping them achieve that, but she wasn't SUPPOSED to be the second lead.
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The rest of the features, produced by bk favorite Laurent Bouzereau, followed the same pattern on the other discs: introduction to the movie by Lucas and Spielberg, a storyboarded sequence, four step-through galleries of stills and conceptual art, and a featurette on the friends and enemies of Indy through all three films.
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While waiting for my 10 p.m. to come on, I watched a special on Howard Hughes on the NAtional Geographic HD channel. Such a sad, strange man, despite his billions.
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Tomorrow I'll get to CSI: NY and BOSTON LEGAL.
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Oh, I flipped over right when they announced who was going home on AMERICAN IDOL, so I didn't play back tonight's one hour show. I will likely skim through it tomorrow while waiting for my ride to come pick me up for lunch.
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Well... I am tired and sleepy, and flying out in the morning, so...
Goodnight.
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I've got some writing to do, and then I'm heading down to bed as well.
Good night!
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We have tonight off - theater maintenance they call it - a bit odd to have a night off between final dress and first preview, but that's the way they do things.
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DR Cillaliz - Just a friendly reminder...
Levain Bakery (http://levainbakery.com/)
167 West 74th Street
New York, NY 10023
tel 212 874.6080
fax 212 874.6413
;D
Thank's Jose. I don't know exactly where the bird watching tour starts and ends but was thinking Levain would be a good treat after a walk in the park ;D
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What is her name? I wonder if she is my twin I have been hearing about all my life ;)
Actually it's the Bob and Sheri show, but when I looked on the net she doesn't resemble you in the slightest. It's just the photo with your hair, about your build and sunglasses that reminds me of you
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Since it is Ask BK Day... And since I'm drawing an almost total blank right now...
I need a Women's Ensemble number from a Broadway show. Right now, all I can think of is "Jeannie's Packing Up" from Brigadoon. I have duets and trios, but I need a group number.
Anyone? Anything else?
"A Hard Candy Christmas" from Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
der Brucer
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Well, I'm pretty much packed. I'm flying from Sioux City and my flight doesn't leave until 10:53 AM (Northwest Airlines) then I go to Minneapolis where my friend Pam will be getting on the same flight to LaGuardia. We get there shortly before 5:00 PM
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Since tomorrow will be a long day and I want to get up early, think I'll say goodnight.
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Have fun and send in a report!
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Thank's Jose. I don't know exactly where the bird watching tour starts and ends but was thinking Levain would be a good treat after a walk in the park ;D
Go first - then you can put a luxury spin on "Feed The Birds".
der Brucer
"Go First" can be in addition to "Go After"
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Well, I'm pretty much packed. I'm flying from Sioux City and my flight doesn't leave until 10:53 AM (Northwest Airlines) then I go to Minneapolis where my friend Pam will be getting on the same flight to LaGuardia. We get there shortly before 5:00 PM
A. Remember to pack the camera
B. Remember to use the camera
C. Remember to share the pix :D
der Brucer
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Some Brain pix up at the Chance website www.chancetheater.com Click on Press Room, then "For the press"
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Nobody here but us chickens.
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Will we never get to page thirteen?
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So tired.
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Tummy not so hot. REALLY tired of THAT.
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I gotta tell you.
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What am I, doing a monologue?
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Some Brain pix up at the Chance website www.chancetheater.com Click on Press Room, then "For the press"
Looks like MBarnum's twin!
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/GEORDIEMC/Gen2.jpg)
der Brucer
PS Miss the gold Lame swim suits!