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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were sore but hopefully not a bore, and now it is time for you to post until the sore to their core cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: CHAWBACON!
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Am I the first after BK?
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You are indeed.
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Jose, you're right about the vibe of Blue Chili - tables are also way too close to each other. But the food was splendidly splendid.
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Cool beans, don't know that I've ever had that happen before.
Now I must go, tomorrow will be here very soon and I have many miles to drive.
Night all
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shoot I just lost a long post because some Guy locked the topic while I was posting -- I am used to the topic change happening at 3 AM EST
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Before I go....TOD
I usually just order Pad Thai. Not very original.
Chinese, I like a wide variety of things...don't know that I have a favorite, it changes by my mood. Best I've had was in San Francisco, but not sure of the name of the restaurant.
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No Cilla, the procedure was not the least bit painful -- it felt a little "weird" and my neck was a little stiff afterwards because I had to be still for nearly an hour while they set everything up - but I have been told that when we start the treatments it will only take about 15 minutes a day
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Mike- I hope so!!
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TOD: Dish of Salt restaurant, which I frequented when I worked in the area in the 1980's - the fried rice was especially great, IIRC
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And now, to bed.
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After the doctor I stopped by the Target to see if they had an advertised special - I was not very hopeful since it was past 1 and doors had opened at 4 or 5 AM - when I gor tehre soem one was puling out from the spot nearest the door and I slipped right in
I went to the proper department and asked for the item and the kid answered:
"If it's not on the floor than we don't have any"
His manager heard his answer and asked what I was looking for and the kid just shrugged
So I spoke up and the manager said " We have a whole pallet of those!"
He went off and retunred with not only the item but also a shopping cart - I was in and out in 15 minutes
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I also uploaded a bunch of photos to Costco.com to be printed up and ready for me at the local warehouse in the AM - it is the first time I am trying this service
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I guess I should go read the notes
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I am afraid I will not be joining in any of the the BK festivities this go around - much I would like to...
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and now to bed
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bk - If you're sore when you get up tomorrow, it probably means that you're "over-exercising" right now and suffering from self-induced exhaustion. -There is such a thing as "too much exercise".
One of the "dangers" of the treadmill is to push yourself and your limits a little faster than one probably should. If you've never run at that pace before, nor the distance, jump-starting your workout load in the midst of a stressful work-week isn't going to help matters.
Slow down. Take it easy.
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Surprise, Surprise.... Not...
Rosie O'Donnell Variety Show Will Not Continue (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/123794.html)
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As for the Topic of the Day...
Hmm... Lots of candidates...
However, Prosperity Dumpling down in Chinatown immediately comes to mind. Five pork-and-chive dumplings (fried) for $1.00. Soooo good.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e49/JoseSPiano/PDumpling1.jpg)(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e49/JoseSPiano/PDumpling2.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e49/JoseSPiano/PDumpling3.jpg)
*I also ordered a Sesame Pancake filled with Beef - that was $2.50. Not the prettiest food, but some of the tastiest.
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OH! And the "dim sums" from one of the food stands in the Farmer's Market in Melbourne.
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OK... I really do want to get up before 10:30 tomorrow/later today, so...
Goodnight.
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I just stopped in to say DS Craig is now engaged to his long time Romania girlfriend Ioana.
:) :) :)
Hope everyone is well & you had a great Thanksgiving.
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TOD:
The best Chinese food I ever ate was at KIM'S in Medford. My family has eaten there since the 1950s, unfortunately it closed just a couple of years ago.
My favorite dishes at Kim's were Kim's Foo Yung, Pressed Duck (man was that good!), and their Pea Pod Chow Yuk.
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Congrats to Craig and Ioana! That is wonderful!!
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Thank you DR MBarnum.
Kim's closed before we ate there. Maybe it is best we didn't find out what we are missing.
Time to come off my cloud.
'night
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I just stopped in to say DS Craig is now engaged to his long time Romania girlfriend Ioana.
:) :) :)
Hope everyone is well & you had a great Thanksgiving.
Congrats to DR Jane's DS Craig and his new DF (that's Dear Fiancée) Ioana!! ;D
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Congrats to DR Jose and 35,000+ Posts! :D
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shoot I just lost a long post because some Guy locked the topic while I was posting -- I am used to the topic change happening at 3 AM EST
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Vixmom, the first time that this happened to me, I just hit the back button on my browser and the original reply box was there with my message. I don't remember which browser I was using (I use four) but it was probably Internet Explorer.
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And since we're so close...
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PAGE TWO DANCE!!
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Last night, we had rehearsal on the set for the first time. We got through the show fairly well. Today, we're singing a couple of songs at a couple of bookstores as a preview! We're going on tour...not quite, but almost. ;) Then tomorrow, we start adding costumes and props. :)
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And now...to bed!
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DR George - it always amazes me how [seemingly] short your rehersal period is. Opening night is always here before you know it.
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CONGRATULATIONS to DS Craig and his intended, Ioana! :D :D :D
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Congratulations to Craig and Ioana!!
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I'm up and about to go down the hall and get breakfast and then get on the road. I'm a little concerned that we may hit ice and snow around Kansas City, I'm hoping it stays warm enough that it's just rain. It's going to snow in Joplin. Mo...but not until tongiht.
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***SAFE & EASY TRAVELS***
for DR Cillaliz!!!!
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Congratulations to Craig and Ioana!!
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Congratulations to CRAIG!
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DR JOSE - I watched LANTANA on one of the film channels, but I am not sure if it was IFC or SUNDANCE.....and I checked both of their sites and it's not listed on either for the rest of the month....check ON DEMAND and see if it's there.
Barbara Hershey was beautiful. And Anthony LaPaglia was very effective in his part....as was the whole cast. Interesting film.
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I like General Tsao's chicken.....the Chinese Food, not the animal.
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Bacharach line up sounds great!
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Off to work. Oh well.
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And the word of the day is: CHAWBACON!
And The Song Of The Day Is: PASS THE FOOTBALL
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CONGRATULATIONS JANE
When is the Wedding?
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Good morning, all! I hope to get more work finished on Frank Loesser this morning before goddaughter Charlotte and I run down to the Village to see WERE THE WORLD MINE, a gay indy musical based (sorta) on A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. Since I may miss her entirely at Christmas, it will be great to see her today and I am looking forward to it.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0476991/
After that, I may run down to my storage space and lug home a couple of cartons of things; I'm really enjoying the space I now have.
DR Nursie, I think the news about Craig's engagement is fantastic! What's the next step in the international legalities?
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I'm up, I'm up, to a whole slew of panic e-mails about our Monday sound check sched. Not sure why it's the way it is, but it's requiring that we're starting on hour earlier than planned and coming out ten minutes after we should be finished. We have one less number here than in the benefit last year, and we started a half-hour later last year and finished earlier. I'm working it out.
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I think I've averted THAT problem.
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I think this morning I will take Jose's advice - not go faster, not go a full fifty minutes, and just do my usual four or so miles that I do in LA.
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I mentioned "Turkey Lurkey Time" under the Bacharach press release on All That Chat. If that doesn't get ATC people to the benefit, what will? :)
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Surprise, Surprise.... Not...
Rosie O'Donnell Variety Show Will Not Continue (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/123794.html)
No surprise at all. The show got universal pans and, worst of all as far as NBC is concerned, finished third in the time period behind BONES and the CBS comedies.
After I read three reviews, all of them hating the show and savaging the format, I didn't even watch it, deleting it form my DVR.
I think there is a market for a good variety show with acts people want to see and a host that people find ingratiating. This wasn't it.
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Good morning!
The rains came. The cloud cover kept temperatures relatively moderate for late November, but it's a damp, dreary day outside. Rain is supposed to start and stop throughout the day. A good day to be inside.
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Tonight on HBO-HD is CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR from last year. I never saw it either in the theater or on DVD/Blu-ray, so I'm looking forward to it. Not sure if I'll watch it "live." Will more likely set the DVR to record it and watch it when I finish THE THIRD MAN on Blu-ray and get things sorted out with some other items.
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While I eat lunch today, I'll finally get around to last Sunday's episode of DEXTER. I can't believe it's taken me all week to watch it as it's gearing up for the season's final few episodes.
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Congrats DR Jane!
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I have to be careful eating Thai food as even the mildest dishes are often on the verge of being too spicy for me. As for Chinese, well, there aren't many Chinese dishes that I DON'T like.
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I'm sure DR Jane is ecstatic with the news, and I share in her joy! Congratulations to the happy couple.
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I'm curious if most people have put up their outdoor Christmas lights yet? (or if others in the neighborhood have). It's odd but i hardly see any houses here lit up so far. And i'm not sure if it's because it's only snowed once. Or if people just haven't gotten around to it yet.
Also i wonder if more people in the US put up their trees now because of Thanksgiving.
I don't have a tree. But I just can't imagine putting it up so early.
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Last night I was reading my niece some books i took out for her from the library. When i was done she asked if i could read one of her books.
So i turned my back to her to find it. I could not find it. But after about 2 minutes i did. And i turned around and she was sleeping! (she never does this but i guess since she did not take a nap she must have been tired).
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I like General Tsao's chicken.....the Chinese Food, not the animal.
I love love love this. Although i've noticed it is made differently at almost every place!
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While I eat lunch today, I'll finally get around to last Sunday's episode of DEXTER. I can't believe it's taken me all week to watch it as it's gearing up for the season's final few episodes.
I haven't watched it yet either. Although i only get the recording a few days later.
I guess there are 3 more shows to go after this one!
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Saturday morning greetings! The slide-viewing party at my mom's was twice as long as we'd planned and I didn't get home until after 11 last night. Many memories shared - laughter and tears - and I now have about 75 slides that I need to digitize. Anyone know how to do that?
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Congratulations to DR Jane for now having 2 future daughters-in-law!
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Thank you George.
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Thank you DRs Cilla, td, Arnold, elmore, Jennifer & Matt H.
Yes, I'm very excited. They are very happy.
As for the legalities, they never want to be apart for a long stretch again. The first step in making that happen is not waiting for their dream wedding in Greece.
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DR Ginny, thanks.
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I'm heading downstairs now to check the mail and then start on lunch.
WBBL.
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Anyone know how to do that?
Well, DR Ginny, I've never used it myself, but here's one (http://ionaudio.com/slides2pc) way...
Glad that the family gathering was so wonderful! :)
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Spent the morning cleaning out the DH's aunt's place. Lots of old family photographs to be distributed...
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Did DR JRand58 ever mention how the diet cola cake turned out??
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Good morning all
Many many CONGRATULATIONS to Jane, her DS Craig, and his intended. Such happy news. When will the wedding be?
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Anyone know how to do that?
Well, DR Ginny, I've never used it myself, but here's one (http://ionaudio.com/slides2pc) way...
Glad that the family gathering was so wonderful! :)
Thanks, DR Singdaw. My sister was talking about that kind of gizmo, but I'd need one that works with Mac OS X. Surely, there's a counterpart...
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TOTD -
For Thai food, I am partial to the classic Pad Thai, which I have had several different places and it's always tasty. There's a place here in Tacoma called Thai Go (it's a chain, I believe) that not only makes wonderful pad thai, but also Pad Kee Mao that I loooove. When I was in college I ate there once a week, at least.
Also in Tacoma is my favorite Chinese (Well, American Chinese) food of all time, found at a place called Happy Dragon. It is their orange chicken. The orange sauce is rich and dark and there are actual bits of orange peel that help flavor it. The chicken is fresh and crisply fried..mmm..so good. I usually have that with some rice, and a small cup of their wonton soup and it's the best meal ever.
Now I want Chinese food...or Thai...
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Many congrats to Jane and family!!!
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I must lead a very sheltered life. I have never had the opportunity to sample pad thai.
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DR Ginny, this one (http://www.firststreetonline.com/product.jsp?id=77195) says it is Mac compatible. Probably best to vet it properly, though...
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(http://jadecafe2565.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/General_Tsos_Chicken-1.29101539_std.JPG)
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As for Thai food, I have never met a Thai dish I didn't like.
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Back from the fitness center - did six miles in forty-five minutes and I feel good. I've already showered and am going to try and do as many diagrams as possible in the next half-hour.
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Although not mentions in the TOD, I do love Korean food as well...there is a Korean restaurant in Van Nuys that I try to get to each time I am in Los Angeles. They serve very large portions.... I had no idea what I was eating! I just know it was all good.
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Well, my bed clothes are beginning to smell like dog, so I guess it is time to start some laundry.
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am going to try and do as many diagrams as possible in the next half-hour.
Good! Here's one to start you off:
(http://www.heatem.com/images/cow_diagram.jpg)
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(http://www.zeenews.com/Img/2008/11/28/Michael-Rudder-150.jpg)
I just found out that an actor that I worked with in Montreal was in Mumbai and was shot three times. He is recovering, so I would like everyone to send good healing vibes to Michael Rudder. Thank you.
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***HEALING AND RECOVERY VIBES***
to DR Michael S's Michael Rudder!!
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I just stopped in to say DS Craig is now engaged to his long time Romania girlfriend Ioana.
:) :) :)
Hope everyone is well & you had a great Thanksgiving.
Congraulations to DS Craig and HDF Ioana on thier engagement!
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Recovery vibes!
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HEALING VIBES TO
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MICHAEL RUDDER.
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Must I..........
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Do all the work...........
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PAGE FOUR
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~~~~~Good healing vibes to Michael Rudder~~~~~
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PAGE FOUR CARYTOWN CARRIAGE RIDE DANCE!!!!
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e49/JoseSPiano/CarytownCarriage1.jpg)
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And I think I could get used to this whole getting-eight-hours-of-sleep-two-nights-in-a-row thing. :)
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*Now, I just need to work on getting to bed at a decent hour. ::)
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~~~~~HEALING VIBES TO MICHAEL RUDDER AND EVERYONE ELSE AFFECTED BY THE TRAGEDY IN MUMBAI~~~~~
*And as reported on the news, there was a father and daughter from Virginia who were killed in the attacks, as well as a Rabbi and his new wife from Brooklyn... Too close to home.
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Here I am at Lincoln Center waiting to go in to see South Pacific. I must say it was quite a long walk up here. I did finish all the diagrams before I left, so that only leaves the lighting script.
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Here I am at Lincoln Center waiting to go in to see South Pacific. I must say it was quite a long walk up here. I did finish all the diagrams before I left, so that only leaves the lighting script. b
COOL! South Pacific -Just sit back, and let the waves wash over you. ;)
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bk - Which Brooklyn Diner will you be supping at? The one down on 43rd, or the one up on 57th? They're actually the same "chain", but the one on 57th has a slightly different menu and a more formal feeling to it - and some slightly higher prices to go along with that formality. But I actually like it better there. Just sayin'.
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I think I could get used to this whole getting-eight-hours-of-sleep-two-nights-in-a-row thing.
I just need to work on getting to bed at a decent hour.
Those are not necessarily the same thing. ;)
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I am mixing some leftover cranberry/orange relish with some plain yogurt.
YUM! :)
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Here I am at Lincoln Center waiting to go in to see South Pacific. I must say it was quite a long walk up here. I did finish all the diagrams before I left, so that only leaves the lighting script.
It's not that long a walk up to Lincoln Center from 42nd Street. Well... I guess from your hotel it sort of is. ;)
*You could always take the 1 Train to Times Square, and then transfer to the Grand Central Shuttle on the way back.
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I think I could get used to this whole getting-eight-hours-of-sleep-two-nights-in-a-row thing.
I just need to work on getting to bed at a decent hour.
Those are not necessarily the same thing. ;)
I know that. Trust me, I know.
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I am mixing some leftover cranberry/orange relish with some plain yogurt.
YUM! :)
I always liked using my Mom's leftover cranberry/orange relish as a pancake topping... Hmm... Pancakes....
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...Just watching the ending of "Hairspray" in all of it's HD glory on HBO-HD. You really can't stop the beat! -And I just can't stop tapping my toes!
*And as much as love the original stage version, I like the emotional punch that the movie's ending provides.
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And speaking of cranberries...
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e49/JoseSPiano/BevsFriday.jpg)
Decisions, decisions...
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OH!
And, Yes...
Congratulations to Craig and Ioana!!!
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And speaking of cranberries...
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e49/JoseSPiano/BevsFriday.jpg)
Decisions, decisions...
I saw that pic on your facebook, Jose, and I'm really intrigued by the idea of apple cider sorbet...pity it's a bit of a drive from Tacoma to Bev's
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Ann, will you still come visit after you back to work?
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As for the Topic of the Day... Part Deux...
As for Thai, I believe my favorite Thai restaurant is Rabieng in Falls Church (Bailey's Crossroads), Virginia. It is the sister restaurant to Duangrat's (http://www.duangrats.com/index.html) which is just around the corner. Rabieng started off as a small Thai "supermarket", but eventually became a restaurant. It serves more of the Thai "comfort food" and homestyle dishes, whereas Duangrat's serves more of the "Royal Thai" cuisine. Both places serve wonderful food, but I'd have to give the edge to Rabieng for the variety of their menu. However, Duangrat's has a quite nice dining room atmosphere, and their waitresses are dressed in traditional beautiful Thai dresses.
New York City does have it's share of great Thai places too, and to pick a true favorite would require a bit more exploration. ;)
*Thai Diner Too here in Richmond is surprisingly good too, and it's one of the very few places where when the menu says "Thai Hot" (on a scale of "Mild, Medium, Hot, Thai Hot") you can trust that the heat level will meet - and usually surpass - your liking. They feature a line of curry dishes where the curry pastes are not tamed by coconut milk - YEOW!!!!!!
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I saw that pic on your facebook, Jose, and I'm really intrigued by the idea of apple cider sorbet...pity it's a bit of a drive from Tacoma to Bev's
I sampled it last time, so... It's basically frozen apple cider. Sometimes simple is better.
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OK... Time for me to head out and do whatever I end up doing this afternoon.
Laters...
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I am not a huge fan of Thai food, but I will go if invited. I love American-Chinese food. And I love Szechwan Chinese food. I had a friend who would come over to the house and prepare and entire Szechwan meal from scratch. HEAVEN!
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Also i wonder if more people in the US put up their trees now because of Thanksgiving.
I don't have a tree. But I just can't imagine putting it up so early.
Traditionally, in the US Christmas decorations go up after Thanksgiving and are down by the second week of Jan. In the good old days, when Christmas Trees were real trees, putting up your tree too early invited a real fire hazard from dried out needles. Our family always put the tree up on Christmas eve, and Santa decorated it over night. Lights are rarely put up before Thanksgiving.
der Brucer
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Since we have no Thanksgiving in November there is really no specified date to do these things.
My aunt has a real tree and usually puts it up around the 20th of december.
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My mom, sister, and niece are coming over tonight for Thanksgiving leftovers and a chick flick.
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We're still on page four? Intermission has arrived.
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We don't put out any Christmas decorations until after Thanksgiving. I just now added the Advent wreath to the multitude of angels on the piano. As I put away autumn items, I'll replace them with Christmas. I like to let Thanksgiving be its own stand-alone holiday and not get overshadowed by Christmas.
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BK, as DR Elmore told us: Don't miss the Entr'acte!!!
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BK - I left you a phone message on your cell. Did you hear it?
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Just finished (a little while ago) a lovely going-through-music session with Shauna Hicks and Georga Osborne, both of whom send a very hearty hello to BK.
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As If By Wizardry Page 5
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Well, my bed clothes are beginning to smell like dog, so I guess it is time to start some laundry.
Or, you could simply bathe.
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My DEXTER recording was heavily pixillated, so I deleted it. It's on again tonight, so I'm re-recording it and will watch it later tonight.
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Company will be here anytime - bye for now!
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Charlotte and I loved WERE THE WORLD MINE. It suffers a bit from its small budget, but it's truly magical, very funny and endearing. Excellent cast, as well, and the music is quite delightful. Robin Williams' daughter Zelda, whom Charlottw knew from her Shakespeare study in England a few years ago, is quite wonderful.
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Instead, I watched three more episodes of OUR GANG. All brought back wonderful memories. Jackie Cooper was certainly wonderful.
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...and a chick flick.
TFNM?
der Brucer
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And I spent the rest of the afternoon dubbing KID GALAHAD from my DVR to a DVD-R. The DVD of this movie is only available in the Warners Gangster 4 box which I didn't want. So, this version will do me nicely.
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OK. Afternon surf over, Now back down to watch THE THIRD MAN on Blu-ray.
WBBL.
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And I spent the rest of the afternoon dubbing KID GALAHAD from my DVR to a DVD-R. The DVD of this movie is only available in the Warners Gangster 4 box which I didn't want. So, this version will do me nicely.
I thought that KID GALAHAD was the one movie in that set that was available as an individual title.
I got the set, mainly for GALAHAD and LARCENY, INC., which I think it hilarious.
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I watched the DVD of 24: REDEMPTION last night.
Enjoyed it.
Makes me want to see Season 7...when it's released onto DVD.
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***SAFE & EASY TRAVELS***
for DR Cillaliz!!!!
Thanks DR Singdaw, it was a long drive of rain/snow for most of the 8 hour trip. I am very glad to be home
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I went to Home Depot as soon as I got home and bought my table saw. I guess I'm really going to do this work myself.
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Tomorrow I must go to the office. I stopped in there today and there were many many messages since the office has been closed for a few days. I've got a busy week ahead, so I'm hoping to get back in the swing tomorrow
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Man, I am sleepy.... it's just too early to go to bed.
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Since I seem to be talking to myself once again, guess I'll sign off.
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Evening all.
I didn't do very much today. Well, to be honest, nothing at all.
I did go to the dog pound to look at some dogs. I found one that really liked. A male hound mix that seemed very sweet. He's brown and white and while I would never choose a dog based on eye color, he even has one full blue eye and the other has a touch of blue in it.
One of the things I do is ask a dog to sit, just to see it they have any kind of training at all. This one not only sat but also shook hands/paw when I asked him to. He had gone potty but I noticed it was by the door so I'm thinking he wanted to go out.
I'm honestly thinking about going back and getting him. The fee is only $75.00 and that includes the surgery to sterilize him or her, the micro chip and the rabies shot.
I saw 3 other dogs that interested me. A bull terrier (looked like a pure breed) and a lab mix that looked so much like Sheena that it could be her twin.
I would have taken the 3rd dog in a heartbeat but as it was a toy fox terrier, I didn't think it would be fair to him or to Sheena. He wouldn't be big enough to really play with her without my being afraid he would get hurt. He looked just like Sunday (the first dog I had when I was growing up). Sunday lived until I was in High School and this one was only about a year old.
Sadly, there was one dog there that was giving birth. Everyone was clustered around that cage to see the puppies being born. It broke my heart because I wonder what kind of chance they have. How long will the pound allow them live before they are put down? Mom, too.
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DR Jose, I figured out how to get the sound driver to work! I knew I had it when I shut the MS Window down and heard the closing music. Yay!!! :)
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Safe travel vibes to DR Cilla!
Congrats to DR Jane and DS Craig!!
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Oh and I do have a request.
If anyone knows where I can get a copy of the CD soundtrack to "Ladyhawke" , please let me know. I looked on the usual places, Half.com, eBay and Amazon but they want way to much money for it.
If you happen to come across a reasonable priced copy, please buy it and let me know how much I owe you for it. I will gladly pay the cost and the shipping. I only want the CD, not the album (I have that).
Many thanks!
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Thanks DR Danise!
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Thanks DR Danise!
You are so welcome! :)
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Gee, Vixmom, headgear doesn't sound like much fun but I guess you could be setting a new fashion trend. :)
When I had that CT scan a few months back, being that tube without moving my head was hard enough but I wasn't strapped in.
Just take deep breaths, close your eyes and think about all the vibes that flowing around you.
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DR Danise, sounds like you may have found a dog you really like. He would be very lucky to get to live with you.
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Toby is so cute!
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DR Danise, sounds like you may have found a dog you really like. He would be very lucky to get to live with you.
I'm just not sure about Sheena, Queen of the House.
Sometimes I look at her and I think she really needs company when I'm work and then I think that maybe she is better off being only dog.
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That's what is holding me back or I think I would have taken him today.
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Ole, amigos! Thanksgiving was lovely-- lovely friends and lovely food and lovely rain ( and the group of us left all at once, so I forgot my leftovers. I love leftover turkey and cranberries and stuffing and mashed potatoes and pecan pie, and.......
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DR Kerry, do you like to cook? Every year when turkeys are on sale, I buy one and ask the butcher to cut it in half lengthwise. Then I roast half of it with stuffing underneath it and have fresh Turkey and great left overs when I'm in the mood for comfort food.
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I don't know from Thai food either, even though the building which houses Mulligan's (formerly Sam Morgan's) was at one point in time a Thai restaurant called THAI ONE ON.
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Good Evening!
So... I went to the 4:40pm showing of "The Boy with the Striped Pajamas" at the Westhampton - one of Richmond's remaining classic theatres. All I really knew about the movie was that it was about the Holocaust, well... I wasn't really prepared for what it was really about. I'm still a bit numb, and the movie will most definitely be sticking with me for a while...
"Happy-Go-Lucky", the new Mike Leigh film, was also playing at the Westhampton. I almost went to see that right after "The Boy with the Striped Pajamas" as a sort of cinematic pick-me-up. However, I wasn't in the mood to sit for another two hours, so...
*The Westhampton is basically Richmond's "art house" - indie films, film festival favorites, foreign films, etc. It used to be one theatre, but they closed off the balcony years ago and made that the second theatre in the complex. Alas, sometimes when there are a glut of good movies out there, they are not able to run some films for more than one week at a time in order to fit them all in.
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I don't know from Thai food either, even though the building which houses Mulligan's (formerly Sam Morgan's) was at one point in time a Thai restaurant called THAI ONE ON.
...And the D.C. area is home to both "Thai-Phoon" and "Thai-Tanic". ;)
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DR Danise, I would'nt worry too much about those puppies...they will be swooped up quickly, they always are at the dog shelters here.
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Recovery vibes to friend of DR MS.....Michael Rudder.
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I agree MBarnum, from what I understand, it's usually the older animals that have a hard time finding a home.
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I took two long naps today. I don't know why. I isn't like I exerted myself at all the last few days. I am just getting more and more lazy.
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DR SINGDAW - the diet cola cake was a great success. I used 12 ounces of regular Diet Pepsi. I think a diet soda with a bit more flavor would have enhanced it, but it was fine.
Added NOTHING else, no oil, no eggs, no water.....just the soda....the equivalent of one can.
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DR CILLA LIZ - we will need to see photos of said Table Saw.
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The snow is headed our way....hopefully it will hold off until later in the day tomorrow....after I am home from work.
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Watched one mildly OK Bollywood film today...MUJRIM (Criminal) 1958. Too many plot holes and coincidences...I can suspend disbelief only so far.
(http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/nehaflix_2031_395360702)
No to eat dinner and find something else Hindi to watch.
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SLIGHTLY BELATED PAGE SIX ICE CREAM DANCE
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Watched one mildly OK Bollywood film today...MUJRIM (Criminal) 1958. Too many plot holes and coincidences...I can suspend disbelief only so far.
:D
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*Oh, and that was half a cup of Chocolate Chai, and half a cup of the Cranberry from Bev's Ice Cream.
-Which was just what I needed after seeing "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas".
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DR MBarnum - Do you follow Bollyscoops (http://www.bollyscoops.com/)?
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DR Danise, sounds like you may have found a dog you really like. He would be very lucky to get to live with you.
I'm just not sure about Sheena, Queen of the House.
Sometimes I look at her and I think she really needs company when I'm work and then I think that maybe she is better off being only dog.
I'm sure Sheena will tell you when she would like some additional company. :)
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DR Jose, I figured out how to get the sound driver to work! I knew I had it when I shut the MS Window down and heard the closing music. Yay!!! :)
Congrats!
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***SAFE & EASY TRAVELS***
for DR Cillaliz!!!!
Thanks DR Singdaw, it was a long drive of rain/snow for most of the 8 hour trip. I am very glad to be home
Welcome Home, DR Cillaliz, and sleep well.
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DR CILLA LIZ - we will need to see photos of said Table Saw.
here it is
(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/BTS12S.jpg)
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Just finished (a little while ago) a lovely going-through-music session with Shauna Hicks and Georga Osborne, both of whom send a very hearty hello to BK.
Awww... I <heart> Shauna Hicks. :)
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It even comes with the handy dandy stand
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DR CILLA LIZ - we will need to see photos of said Table Saw.
here it is
(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/BTS12S.jpg)
OH! I guess you're still awake! ;)
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***SAFE & EASY TRAVELS***
for DR Cillaliz!!!!
Thanks DR Singdaw, it was a long drive of rain/snow for most of the 8 hour trip. I am very glad to be home
Welcome Home, DR Cillaliz, and sleep well.
Thanks DR Jose.
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Yes, I'm still awake. I sort of got a second wind. It's just so nice to be sitting in my own chair....I'm watching HGTVand trying to get some ideas
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(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/51SQ1BYDVCL__SL500_AA280_.jpg)
This is similar to the saw my dad gave me. I haven't had a good look at it yet, but I think this is the model or close to it
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LOL, as I was posting the photos of the saws a promo came on for Bob The Builder Live at the Orpheum. Somehow, I think I may miss that part of this adventure
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SLIGHTLY BELATED PAGE SIX ICE CREAM DANCE
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Now THAT looks good~!!!!
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Now THAT looks good~!!!!
And it WAS! :)
*Although, I will say that "cold" muted some of the Chai seasoning in the Chocolate Chai. However, that made me take my time to savor it.
**And the family that was in front of me in line, well... At least the mother acknowledged that they were taking their time and being sort of a collective pain to the poor clerk, and she let met order ahead of them since they were still making their decisions. I think the daughter must have asked for samples of at least five different flavors... Twice! :-\
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DR CILLA LIZ those look like tools we have in the shop at the theatre.......but I am NOT allowed to go near them.
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I am having regular old Pizza Hut pizza for dinner tonight.....and late night snack..... No wonder I can't be svelte like MR BK.
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DR DANISE.....do you mean the Alan Parsons Project soundtrack to Ladyhawke?
I can make you a copy of it on CD.....email me your snail mail address.
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PAGE SEVEN WESTHAMPTON MARQUEE DANCE!!!!!
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I think I may go upstairs and read with the plan to fall asleep soon.
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Watched one mildly OK Bollywood film today...MUJRIM (Criminal) 1958. Too many plot holes and coincidences...I can suspend disbelief only so far.
(http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/nehaflix_2031_395360702)
No to eat dinner and find something else Hindi to watch.
And yet you have no trouble with people breaking into song and dance?
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Just came back from a terrific dinner with my brother, sister-in-law and nephew at Noho Star Restaurant on Bleecker Street. We happened across it quite by accident, since it was very near the one-person play they are seeing, the 10 pm show of SLEEPWALK WITH ME.
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DR DANISE.....do you mean the Alan Parsons Project soundtrack to Ladyhawke?
I can make you a copy of it on CD.....email me your snail mail address.
Thank you. I lost my copy. Sigh.
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Got your message, DR DANISE. On its way Monday.
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DR Danise, I would'nt worry too much about those puppies...they will be swooped up quickly, they always are at the dog shelters here.
I hope so. I think there were at least 4 puppies with more coming when I walked away. It just upset me.
I hate going to the pound. I hate it more when I walk out without taking an animal with me. I feel like I let that poor dog down.
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Just came back from a terrific dinner with my brother, sister-in-law and nephew at Noho Star Restaurant on Bleecker Street. We happened across it quite by accident, since it was very near the one-person play they are seeing, the 10 pm show of SLEEPWALK WITH ME.
I like that title....is it playing anywhere near JUDY AND ME.....are the ME's related in anyway, do you think. ME is certainly getting to be quite famous. I think the next big movie will be THE ME IN THE STRIPED PAJAMA.
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Got your message, DR DANISE. On its way Monday.
Thanks again. :)
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Off to bed.
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Just came back from a terrific dinner with my brother, sister-in-law and nephew at Noho Star Restaurant on Bleecker Street. We happened across it quite by accident, since it was very near the one-person play they are seeing, the 10 pm show of SLEEPWALK WITH ME.
...And a good place for Brunch too.
Did you try their homemade ginger ale?
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DR Danise, sounds like you may have found a dog you really like. He would be very lucky to get to live with you.
I'm just not sure about Sheena, Queen of the House.
Sometimes I look at her and I think she really needs company when I'm work and then I think that maybe she is better off being only dog.
I'm sure Sheena will tell you when she would like some additional company. :)
That's part of the problem. I think she is telling me she would like some company. When I was making the turkey on Thursday, I looked out the window into the back yard and she was just laying in the sun.
I know she wanted someone to play with her.
On the other hand, I know that she is very much an alpha dog. I don't want her to bully any other dog I get. I just want her to have company and someone to play with- not run roughshod over.
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Anyway, I'm going to give it more thought.
And I think I'm going to go to bed as well. I'm tired.
Have a wonderful evening all!
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Had an interesting evening of viewing. I began with THE THIRD MAN in Blu-ray. I just rewatched the regular DVD version a few weeks ago when I reviewed the Rialto Pictures box set from Criterion. The Blu-ray is the same transfer, just with much greater resolution. It looks as wonderful as you might expect, but it's certainly not perfect. Blacks aren't the blackest, and the print they used had a few stray scratches, some water spots, and a thin light gray bar running down the right side of the picture for half a minute or so.
They used uncompressed audio for the soundtrack (at 1.5 Mbps - the highest I've ever seen for a mono track), so it sounds very clear, but, of course, there's still hiss and some light flutter occasionally. But those things fade in the background as you get swept up into the movie.
It's one I NEVER tire of.
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I watched a couple more OUR GANG shorts while I was waiting for HBO-HD presentation to start. I finished THE THIRD MAN so I could watch the movie "live."
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CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR was interesting with aumising performances from the three stars (I can see why Hoffman got a supporting actor Oscar nomination; his is the best performance in the movie.)
And I had no idea Amy Adams or Denis O'Hare was in the movie, so that also made it worth watching.
Glad I never bought it on DVD or HD, however. I can't imagine wanting to watch it again.
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I did re-record EXTER tonight, so I'll look forward to seeing that episode tomorrow at lunch. And then a new episode tomorrow night!
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(http://www.zeenews.com/Img/2008/11/28/Michael-Rudder-150.jpg)
I just found out that an actor that I worked with in Montreal was in Mumbai and was shot three times. He is recovering, so I would like everyone to send good healing vibes to Michael Rudder. Thank you.
~~~Quick (and Complete) Recovery Vibes for Michael S's Friend, Michael Rudder!!~~~
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Just came back from a terrific dinner with my brother, sister-in-law and nephew at Noho Star Restaurant on Bleecker Street. We happened across it quite by accident, since it was very near the one-person play they are seeing, the 10 pm show of SLEEPWALK WITH ME.
Mike Birbiglia is very funny (and cute)! Click HERE (http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=45117604) to see him on Conan O'Brian, performing an excerpt of his show. ;D
And HERE (http://sleepwalkwithmike.com/) is the website for his show.
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Gratuitous Post #200.
:)
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DR George - it always amazes me how [seemingly] short your rehersal period is. Opening night is always here before you know it.
We open next Friday!! :o
Today, we had a run-through with the band (piano, electric bass, electric guitar and drums) and we had to stop and start several times for tech issues (no big deal). The sliding platform works and the banister for the stairs was put up. After the run-through, we put on all the costumes that we had...fortunately, not all at the same time. ;) I still need to bring a couple of shirts from home. They're going to try to borrow some choir robes from the college or local high schools for "Listen to Jesus, Jimmy" and the reprise, so hopefully, they'll be able to get those in time. Otherwise, I'm all done with costumes. :)
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Heading down now to go to bed.
Good night!
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Thanks for that link, George.
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Back from a VERY long day and evening. I'll have much to say about South Pacific, and I'd better start the notes so I can start saying it. Met Adam for dinner at the Brooklyn Diner (on 43rd) and then saw Judy and Me, followed by dessert at Joe Allen.
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Glad I didn't go with my brother, sister-in-law and nephew to see SLEEPWALK WITH ME tonight without my having been prepared for some of its subject matter. Sounds like it is not for the squeamish.
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Or for the squirmish, for that matter.
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But now that I'm fully prepped for it, it sounds like it was a darn good show.
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Jose - We didn't know to try the ginger ale, but the shrimp dumpling and potato pancakes were simply great, we all loved our entrees, and the crepes for dessert were stupendous.
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And that's all we ate
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Does that get us to page eight?
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Is anyone watching (or has anyone watched) Ellen DeGeneres' variety show, "Ellen's Even Bigger, Really Big Show?"
It's described as: "A Las Vegas variety show includes music, comedy and specialty acts from around the world, including magician Hans Klok."
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Jose - We didn't know to try the ginger ale, but the shrimp dumpling and potato pancakes were simply great, we all loved our entrees, and the crepes for dessert were stupendous.
Good to hear. I've been there a few times. Alas, I've always felt that even though the prices are in the "right" range for the neighborhood, they don't necessarily reflect the decor. But that kitchen does turn out some good eats.
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I just read HERE (http://www.comcast.net/articles/entertainment/20081128/Obit.Marand/) that Patricia Marand, Tony nominated actress for playing Lois Lane in the musical, It's a Bird ... It's a Plane ... It's Superman! has died of brain cancer. She was 74 years old.
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Oh.... I thought the Topic was already locked for the day/night...
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Oh.... I thought the Topic was already locked for the day/night...
Nope. Not yet.