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Title: WIRED
Post by: bk on May 17, 2009, 12:19:29 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes were wired, and now it is time for you to post until the wired cows come home.
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Post by: bk on May 17, 2009, 12:20:46 AM: And the word of the day is: ALEATORY!
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Post by: bk on May 17, 2009, 12:29:44 AM: I gotta tell you..
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Post by: George on May 17, 2009, 12:39:16 AM: Your new TV and receiver set-up sounds pretty cool, BK. May you have years of great TV watching. ;D
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Post by: George on May 17, 2009, 12:48:41 AM: Today, I have nothing to do but watch TV. I have several episodes of TV shows to watch...and I have my back yard to trim.
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Post by: George on May 17, 2009, 12:49:53 AM: And on that note (A-flat), time for bed.
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Post by: DAW on May 17, 2009, 01:13:18 AM: DR George - I don't think I have the show songbook. I used the Ahrens & Flaherty songbook sheet music, but with the lyric revisions from the final show. :)
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Post by: DAW on May 17, 2009, 01:14:21 AM: I had the strangest dream about having to bring DR JoseSPiano a toothbrush from a different part of the department store.... ???
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Post by: DAW on May 17, 2009, 01:14:41 AM: Nice photo from yesterday, DR elmore3003!!! :D
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Post by: DAW on May 17, 2009, 01:15:01 AM: I like rhubarb, too.
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Post by: DAW on May 17, 2009, 01:17:52 AM: Oh, heck.... There are very few foods I do NOT like. :)
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Post by: Sam on May 17, 2009, 01:22:52 AM: Sunday morning greetings.

I completely zoned out yesterday. Walked the farmers market at 3rd & Fairfax for 3 hours in the morning, came home took a nap, then watched Vanity Fair, The Other Boleyn Girl, and Marie Antoinette.
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Post by: Sam on May 17, 2009, 01:29:45 AM: Now it's 1:30AM and time to be quite.

Hopefully I will read the last 3 days of posts this afternoon.

Have a pleasant Sunday. Filled with relaxation and fun.
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Post by: Michael on May 17, 2009, 04:02:31 AM: Thank you BK & DR Jose for your comments about MACs

I did exactly what you said Jose but I did it in reverse.

I went to Best Buy and went to the Apple Kiosk and a very knowledgeable young man showed me the MACs (They had three models) and answered all my questions and I had a lot of them.

I was interested to see if they had a similar program to Powerpoint come fall I will be giving some classes on musical theater and I want a good program that does slide/audio presentation. I also wanted some of the basics.

The first question I asked was "What does a MAC have to offer that a PC doesn't have"

After about 45 minutes with I like the idea of the Mid level Mac ($1500) and I considered taking their 3 year extra warranty. I also would buy a couple of programs and it would take me over $2000. Its a lot of money but I think it just might be a good investment.

All the programs that come with MAC look cool and the program FINAL CUT also looks like a winner.

Then I went to the Apple Store. Very busy place. I looked over the many different models they have there and the programs they have for sale. Apple guy came over and I asked him some of the same questions I asked the Best Buy salesman.
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Post by: Ginny on May 17, 2009, 04:11:35 AM: Sunday morning greetings! We are off to Lima in about an hour and, after church, heading for HOME! I'm ready to be there - it dawned on me last night that this is the third weekend in a row that I've been away. It's all been fun, but as Dorothy says, "There's no place like home."
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Post by: Ginny on May 17, 2009, 04:14:59 AM: DR Michael S - following up on DR Jose's comments, if you go to the Apple Store just as the new models are being released, sometimes they have great deals on the ones being replaced.

And, for me, one of the best things about retiring is never having to use a PC again. Love my new 13" MacBook - the larger ones would be too big for me to carry around.
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Post by: Jrand73 on May 17, 2009, 06:34:04 AM: My APPLE G4 IMAC is set up in the living room for my parents. I still use some of the programs, but they certainly like it - and with the help of the DR's here on HHW, I was able to get most of my questions answered....those that I asked.
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Post by: Jrand73 on May 17, 2009, 06:34:24 AM: I also freak out when new technology suddenly begins to act wonky.
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Post by: Jrand73 on May 17, 2009, 06:34:44 AM: It is Sunday. It is a work day. Oh well. Only six hours.
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Post by: Jrand73 on May 17, 2009, 06:42:23 AM: Last week I found an almost new size 56 Gerald Austin/Bond Street tuxedo with size 44 pants, and black silk collar and ribbon waistband for $10.99 - with nice black suspenders still buttoned to said pants. It may have been worn once or twice. And it was senior day - so I got it for $7.90.

Now all we have to do at PCPH is produce a show featuring a man wearing a tuxedo and cast a size 56 actor in the role!
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Post by: FJL on May 17, 2009, 06:51:00 AM: Boleyn for dollars - that should be the name of something, shouldn't it?
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on May 17, 2009, 06:51:09 AM: Quote from: bk on May 17, 2009, 12:20:46 AM
And the word of the day is: ALEATORY!

And The Song Of The Day Is: LUCK BE A LADY
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Post by: FJL on May 17, 2009, 06:52:53 AM: Sharon McNight sounds like a wonderful addition to your cast, bk!
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 17, 2009, 07:01:35 AM: Good morning, all! Today I return to the Napa Valley and a few more rounds with Mr Frank Loesser. I received yesterday as well the final round of notes from Mr Foley, who's been editign my Main Report, and I hope to finish those up today as well.

I slept soundly until around 6:30, at which time I became obsessed with dreams about moving the office and setting up a new phone system and telephone number. I swear that all I did was have variations on this dream for two hours before I decided genug ist genug! Oy!
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Post by: Jrand73 on May 17, 2009, 07:11:22 AM: Saturn turning direct is responsible for all of these crazy dreams we have been having. It will continue for a few days.
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Post by: Jrand73 on May 17, 2009, 07:24:16 AM: Off to work oh well.
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Post by: Matt H. on May 17, 2009, 07:54:41 AM: Good morning!

A very gray day outside. Looks like rain but there have only been a few drops thus far.
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Post by: Druxy on May 17, 2009, 07:55:10 AM: I'm finally going to see WICKED.

It's coming to Austin in August, and I've just ordered some great orchestra seats that cost about half as much as they would have in Los Angeles.
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Post by: Matt H. on May 17, 2009, 07:56:04 AM: Knowing that my front yeard desperately needed mowing, I got out early and did the front faster than I have ever done it before. I was literally RUNNING with the mower since it looked like the sky was going to open up any second. The rain never actually started (as I said, a few drops fell after I got inside), but I am SO delighted to have that done for another couple of weeks.
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Post by: Matt H. on May 17, 2009, 07:58:01 AM: Looks like my work project today from the stack of Fox/MGM Blu-ray discs will be BIG.

I haven't seen the film in a long time, so it'll be fun revisiting it. I've never reviewed it either. When it came out, I was between newspaper gigs and never wrote it up.
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Post by: Matt H. on May 17, 2009, 08:01:19 AM: On TV TOnight!™

ABC - EXTREME MAKEOVER (two hours), DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES (two hour season finale)
CBS - SURVIVOR (three hour season finale)
NBC - DATELINE (two hours), SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE shorts (two hours)
FOX - cartoons
USA - LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT, IN PLAIN SIGHT
HBO - IN TREATMENT
SHO - THE TUDORS
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Post by: Matt H. on May 17, 2009, 08:01:31 AM: Page Two Dance!!!
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Post by: Matt H. on May 17, 2009, 08:02:58 AM: Yes, '2001' on Blu-ray does look and sound amazing. I was one of those people who knew it was something special when I first saw it but took a long time to study it enough on home video to be able to appreciate it fully.

Now, it's pure pleasure to watch.
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Post by: Matt H. on May 17, 2009, 08:06:03 AM: There are not a huge number of bonus features on BIG, so I'm hoping to have some time to myself tonight to watch something for fun. I have some things on the DVR, of course, but I'd also like to finish SOUTH PACIFIC on Blu-ray if there is time.

I'd like to finish disc 5 in the NCIS second season box set.

I'd like to watch another Doris Day title in her latest collection. TEA FOR TWO comes next in chronology.

And I've got that five-disc PLANET OF THE APES Blu-ray package that I've only watched the original film from.

Lots to choose from.
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Post by: Matt H. on May 17, 2009, 08:28:50 AM: It is now raining: a nice spring shower with a cool breeze attached. Very pleasant.
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Post by: Matt H. on May 17, 2009, 08:29:43 AM: Guess I need to head downstairs to get laundry ready for washing and then start thinking about what's for lunch.

WBBL.
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Post by: JMK on May 17, 2009, 09:18:29 AM: Elmore, thanks for thinking I go with Percy Faith, but after he died, I started going with Sergio Mendes. Please update your Rolodex. :)
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Post by: bk on May 17, 2009, 09:34:33 AM: I'm up and if I'm doing the long jog I'd better do it soon, as it's already very hot out.
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Post by: bk on May 17, 2009, 09:35:16 AM: Shayne, re PowerPoint - if you're in love with that program you can get Office Works for Mac - it gives you Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and works great.
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Post by: bk on May 17, 2009, 09:43:10 AM: Holy moley on rye - just read of the passing of Scott Schechter, who died of a heart attack at forty-six. He was responsible for a lot of Judy and Liza reissues on CD, as well as books on both (I think). He used to call me at Varese regularly and we'd talk about reissuing Liza and Judy stuff, but I could never make it happen there. Still, I'm thanked in one of his books, and he was always very sweet and seemed like a terrific person.
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Post by: Kerry on May 17, 2009, 09:45:44 AM: Good Morning. It is too hot today....already!
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Post by: Ben on May 17, 2009, 10:17:47 AM: Quote from: bk on May 17, 2009, 09:43:10 AM
Holy moley on rye - just read of the passing of Scott Schechter, who died of a heart attack at forty-six. He was responsible for a lot of Judy and Liza reissues on CD, as well as books on both (I think). He used to call me at Varese regularly and we'd talk about reissuing Liza and Judy stuff, but I could never make it happen there. Still, I'm thanked in one of his books, and he was always very sweet and seemed like a terrific person.

OMG! We knew Scott. What a shock!
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Post by: Cillaliz on May 17, 2009, 10:20:31 AM: I'm at the office finishing up a Petition for Rehearing to the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals and listening to The Essential Paul Simon. Well, actually I'm pretty much done with the Petition now. Think it's time to head home and make something wonderful with rhubarb and strawberries. I'm thinking some sort of strawberry-rhubarb crisp....
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Post by: Ben on May 17, 2009, 10:31:53 AM: More information if you're interested

Schechter (http://officiallizaminnelli.com/)

Schechter 2 (http://miamiherald.typepad.com/gaysouthflorida/2009/05/liza-minnelli-judy-garland-historian-reissue-co-producer-scott-schechter-dies-of-apparent-heart-attack-at-46.html)
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Post by: TCB on May 17, 2009, 10:35:49 AM: Good morning! Last night's performance (and last night's audience) was wonderful! We had nearly a full-house and the show was the best it has ever been. It really clicked. Sadly, it was hotter than Hades last night in both the house and onstage. Yesterday was probably the first day of the year where the temperature was over 70, and the Parks Department needs to get their collective asses in gear.

We are two thirds of the way thru the run of GUYS AND DOLLS, and, so far, the only review we have received is from the Seattle Gay News. Wow! I love working in the BIG city.
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Post by: TCB on May 17, 2009, 10:38:17 AM: Actually the review in the SGN was very nice, and was better written than a lot of theater reviews I have seen (or read) over the years.
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Post by: JMK on May 17, 2009, 10:39:14 AM: Scott also was sweet to me and a great source of information as well. Somehow he found out about STARCROSSED, my Judy Garland-Frances Farmer musical, and kept in regular contact with me about it, providing me with tons of information. Though he really didn't want Judy *ever* portrayed as being drunk, I think he knew that it was inevitable.
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Post by: JMK on May 17, 2009, 10:41:13 AM: Quote from: TCB on May 17, 2009, 10:35:49 AM
Good morning! Last night's performance (and last night's audience) was wonderful! We had nearly a full-house and the show was the best it has ever been. It really clicked. Sadly, it was hotter than Hades last night in both the house and onstage. Yesterday was probably the first day of the year where the temperature was over 70, and the Parks Department needs to get their collective asses in gear.

We are two thirds of the way thru the run of GUYS AND DOLLS, and, so far, the only review we have received is from the Seattle Gay News. Wow! I love working in the BIG city.

Try Portland, TCB. They just got around to reviewing the Original Broadway cast last week. :)
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Post by: JMK on May 17, 2009, 10:42:43 AM: I just went back and found a disarmingly nice email from Scott:

"You've managed to capture the essence of Judy--the sweetness, the wackiness, the warmth, and, yes, the vitriol--as very few have."

That's a pretty good pull quote.
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Post by: JMK on May 17, 2009, 10:45:40 AM: Two recent favorite headlines department:

From last week's Oregonian: CHIMP THAT MAULED WOMAN WAS ON XANAX

From today's Craig's List: VERSATILE PAGE TURNER AVAILABLE (I assume that means he/she can stand on either side of you, and turn forward or backward)
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Post by: MBarnum on May 17, 2009, 10:49:00 AM: JRand, do you ever check estate sales for vintage clothes for the theater? I see clothes from the 40s, 50s and 60s (mostly women's) all the time...and no one buys them...you can likely get a very good price!
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Post by: MBarnum on May 17, 2009, 10:49:51 AM: And of course, in your area you never know when an estate sale might turn up a Frances Farmer autographed photo!
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Post by: JMK on May 17, 2009, 10:50:23 AM: Quote from: MBarnum on May 17, 2009, 10:49:51 AM
And of course, in your area you never know when an estate sale might turn up a Frances Farmer autographed photo!

No, I already have them all (except for JR's). ;)
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Post by: JMK on May 17, 2009, 10:51:57 AM: BeeGee is most interested in the shrieks/chants from the Yoruba sequence from the new expanded soundtrack to BLACK ORPHEUS.
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Post by: MBarnum on May 17, 2009, 10:59:00 AM: I don't know if anyone here noticed, but Marilyn Borden, who played Teesny (opposite her sister Rosyland who played Weensy) on the TENNESSEE BOUND episode of I LOVE LUCY passed away a few weeks back.

One of my favorite episodes!

(http://www.lucylibrary.com/Media/twins.jpg)

(http://www.thebordentwins.com/images/memorial.flyer6.5in.jpg)
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 17, 2009, 11:08:01 AM: Quote from: JMK on May 17, 2009, 10:45:40 AM
Two recent favorite headlines department:

From last week's Oregonian: CHIMP THAT MAULED WOMAN WAS ON XANAX

From today's Craig's List: VERSATILE PAGE TURNER AVAILABLE (I assume that means he/she can stand on either side of you, and turn forward or backward)

Maybe it's a gay Republican senator?

I'm euphoric and giddy! I finally finished the edits I've been doing for the past month.
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Post by: JMK on May 17, 2009, 11:43:34 AM: I finally got around to starting the Warner Archive BEGGAR'S OPERA last night. Kind of fun.
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Post by: Jane on May 17, 2009, 12:32:18 PM: Quote from: TCB on May 17, 2009, 10:35:49 AM
Good morning! Last night's performance (and last night's audience) was wonderful! We had nearly a full-house and the show was the best it has ever been. It really clicked.

:D
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Post by: Jane on May 17, 2009, 12:33:03 PM: Loads of excitement on the hiking trail :D
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Post by: JoseSPiano on May 17, 2009, 12:38:32 PM: Good Morning! Good Afternoon!

I'm am feeling the jet lag. Big time.

That is all. For now.
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Post by: Ginny on May 17, 2009, 12:38:50 PM: Well, I clicked the heels of my ruby slippers and now I'm HOME! Actually, I rode with Richard to Lima, attended his first Deacon's Mass and the nice luncheon the church members provided, and rode home with Richard, who's now zonked out, exhausted.
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Post by: JMK on May 17, 2009, 12:38:54 PM: Just unloaded another huge pile o'DVDs that I've upgraded to BDs, so basically paid nothing for the upgrades.
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Post by: Jane on May 17, 2009, 12:41:53 PM: DANG I wish I had my camera today.
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Post by: Jane on May 17, 2009, 12:52:14 PM: As I approached the area where I was told the bear cub had been sighted I leashed Sherlock. A few feet down the path I heard a rustling in the trees. This is actually a better photo than the view I had of the adolescent cub in the tree looking down on us.

(https://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/promos/2008top10/photographers/images/SL-Bear-cub-in-tree-1-wPR.jpg)
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Post by: Jane on May 17, 2009, 12:53:18 PM: The cub I saw was older, maybe 16-17 months, my guess after reading the age when cubs go off on their own. It was a bit bigger than Sherlock.
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Post by: Jane on May 17, 2009, 01:02:19 PM: Sherlock whimpered while we watched for awhile & then the cub scampered down the tree & moved farther into the woods so we continued our hike.

The trails were very busy today & everyone was discussing if they had seen the cub or not. As I was headed back in the direction of the cub I hooked up with a woman who had been trying to find him. We did and she began talking baby talk to the cub. NEVER talk baby talk to a bear cub! It began walking right up to her and then continued to follow us for awhile. I got Sherlock to bark a few times which only caused the cub to stop and watch us. Eventually we hooked up with a gentleman & his Great Dane & we all walked back up & coaxed the cub up the hill a bit.

I was more concerned for the cub. It will not be good if he/she grows up too used to people. This is a well traveled section of the trails. Walking away from the bear the woman kept saying I could have pet it. ::)
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Post by: Jane on May 17, 2009, 01:03:56 PM: The bear was SOOOOOO CUTE following us & I missed out on incredible photos.:( At least I got to see it up close :), even if it was closer than I would have liked. ;D

It indeed was a very exciting hike.
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Post by: Matt H. on May 17, 2009, 01:20:03 PM: Rain has come and gone a couple of times this afternoon. Right now, it's come back for a return engagement, but it's a gentle rain, not a huge downpour. I much prefer that kind of rain to the monsoons we sometimes get.
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Post by: FJL on May 17, 2009, 01:20:28 PM: Just saw Milla. She looks fantastic, having lost a nice amount of weight.
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Post by: Matt H. on May 17, 2009, 01:21:42 PM: I watched FLASHPOINT while I ate lunch this afternoon. Another tear-jerker though because the plot revolved around "gangstas," I found less to identify with than usual.
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Post by: Matt H. on May 17, 2009, 01:22:52 PM: Spent most of the afternoon with BIG. What a charmer! Not having seen it in a decade or so, I had forgotten some of the really funny scenes other than the "keyboard" scene. A movie that doesn't take a wrong step from beginning to end.
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Post by: Matt H. on May 17, 2009, 01:23:59 PM: I also had time to get ALL of the bonus features done. There were basically two making-of documentaries, so that was something of a waste of time. But still, nice to have this in my collection now. I've never owned a copy of this, not even on VHS.
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Post by: Matt H. on May 17, 2009, 01:24:56 PM: With the evening freed up until I start DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES around 9:30, I know I want to finish SOUTH PACIFIC on Blu-ray, and then move on from there.
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Post by: Kerry on May 17, 2009, 01:40:02 PM: Quote from: JRand58 on May 17, 2009, 07:11:22 AM
Saturn turning direct is responsible for all of these crazy dreams we have been having. It will continue for a few days.
Good to know! I had a strange dream a bout a friend I haven't seen in years. In the dream we ended up getting into an argument about poetry!
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Post by: Kerry on May 17, 2009, 01:45:39 PM: Quote from: Ginny on May 17, 2009, 12:38:50 PM
Well, I clicked the heels of my ruby slippers and now I'm HOME! Actually, I rode with Richard to Lima, attended his first Deacon's Mass and the nice luncheon the church members provided, and rode home with Richard, who's now zonked out, exhausted.
Welcome Home, Ginny!
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Post by: Matt H. on May 17, 2009, 01:48:25 PM: I have some writing to do, so I'm going to hop off-line now and get to work. Then it's downstairs to clean the guest bath, put away the folded laundry, and then back to the den for more evening viewing.

WBBL.
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Post by: Ginny on May 17, 2009, 01:50:53 PM: Thanks, DR Kerry!
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Post by: Ginny on May 17, 2009, 01:54:18 PM: Interesting bear cub story, DR Jane. Is there a mother bear around somewhere?
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Post by: bk on May 17, 2009, 01:55:45 PM: I ate a Subway sandwich after the long jog and turned on Wall-E to make sure all was well with all the equipment and so far so good. It's taking me a while to get used to the new way of doing things (new TV, new receiver, new remotes) but I'm finally getting used to it. As to Wall-E, I intended to just flip around the disc but became entranced all over again and ended up watching the whole thing. First of all, the DVD was very good, but the Blu-Ray is just another beast entirely - sharp, fantastic color, and where Blu-Ray really excels is the sound - 1000 times better than standard DVD. The image is so beautiful it just makes you want to weep.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 17, 2009, 02:20:54 PM: I believe I shall walk up to 107th Street to my storage space, pick up some more cartons and drag them back here.
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Post by: Jennifer on May 17, 2009, 02:49:13 PM: I got a call at 3:30am this morning from my sis saying she needed me to go to her house and watch my niece. And my new niece, Jadyn Sophia was born at 1:45pm this afternoon!
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Post by: Ginny on May 17, 2009, 02:50:58 PM: When Rob and Mary Linda arrived at our house Friday they found a package that UPS had left on the porch on Wednesday. It was soaking wet and the contents, a publication from DR Ben's workplace, totally ruined. If they had, at least, put it between the doors it might have been salvaged. I just went online and filed a claim - wonder what will happen?
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Post by: Ginny on May 17, 2009, 02:52:10 PM: DR Jennifer - congratulations on the arrival of Jaydn Sophia! Hope all is well with baby, big sis, and parents!
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Post by: DAW on May 17, 2009, 02:54:07 PM: Congratulations to DR Jennifer on the new addition to your family!!! :D
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Post by: DAW on May 17, 2009, 02:54:51 PM: What a story, DR Jane! I am glad you posted about DD Sherlock's reaction to the bear cub - that was what I had been wondering about. :)
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Post by: DAW on May 17, 2009, 02:55:18 PM: DR elmore3003 - glad you finished all your edits.
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Post by: DAW on May 17, 2009, 02:55:42 PM: It seems like a great assortment of DRs are losing weight lately.
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Post by: Kerry on May 17, 2009, 03:01:14 PM: Quote from: DAW on May 17, 2009, 02:55:42 PM
It seems like a great assortment of DRs are losing weight lately.

It must be that new rhubarb pie diet!
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Post by: Kerry on May 17, 2009, 03:02:04 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on May 17, 2009, 02:49:13 PM
I got a call at 3:30am this morning from my sis saying she needed me to go to her house and watch my niece. And my new niece, Jadyn Sophia was born at 1:45pm this afternoon!

Congratulations, DR Jennifer!
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Post by: DAW on May 17, 2009, 03:06:14 PM: Quote from: Kerry on May 17, 2009, 03:01:14 PM
rhubarb pie

(http://img.timeinc.net/recipes/i/recipes/ck/04/05/rhubarb-pie-ck-630152-x.jpg)
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Post by: Kerry on May 17, 2009, 03:09:30 PM: Quote from: DAW on May 17, 2009, 03:06:14 PM
Quote from: Kerry on May 17, 2009, 03:01:14 PM
rhubarb pie

(http://img.timeinc.net/recipes/i/recipes/ck/04/05/rhubarb-pie-ck-630152-x.jpg)

Thanks! I may have to go by Marie Callender's and get a piece.

Of pie.
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Post by: JMK on May 17, 2009, 03:22:36 PM: Ginny, I have found UPS to be most amenable in settling claims.
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Post by: DAW on May 17, 2009, 03:31:35 PM: Ah, but do they settle clams?? That's what I want to know.
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Post by: bk on May 17, 2009, 03:40:26 PM: I'm just playing on the computer and listening to CDs - very enjoyable. I will be seeing the new Star Trek movie at the DGA - will head over there around five-thirty.
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Post by: DAW on May 17, 2009, 03:42:32 PM: Movie? Check.
Popcorn? Check.
Ivan Lendl? Czech.
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Post by: DAW on May 17, 2009, 03:45:33 PM: Tut, tut - It looks like rain.
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Post by: DAW on May 17, 2009, 03:46:54 PM: You don't have to stand in line to file for unemployment anymore. You can do it right from the convenience of your own home.

Unfortunately, so can everyone else. With the lagging servers, it takes approximately half an hour to sequence through the screens.

But I'm not complaining.
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Post by: JMK on May 17, 2009, 03:57:30 PM: Quote from: DAW on May 17, 2009, 03:45:33 PM
Tut, tut - It looks like rain.

Why are you telling a long-dead Egyptian pharoah?
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: Jane on May 17, 2009, 03:59:45 PM: Quote from: Ginny on May 17, 2009, 01:54:18 PM
Interesting bear cub story, DR Jane. Is there a mother bear around somewhere?

No mother bear. She is probably living in a different section of the trails. They go for miles, how many in total I have no idea.
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: Jane on May 17, 2009, 04:04:31 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on May 17, 2009, 02:49:13 PM
I got a call at 3:30am this morning from my sis saying she needed me to go to her house and watch my niece. And my new niece, Jadyn Sophia was born at 1:45pm this afternoon!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Not too long of a labor.:D
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 17, 2009, 04:08:40 PM: Good Afternoon! Good Evening!

Steve picked me up about 20 minutes ago, and now we're back at his place where dinner is finishing up in the oven: baked chicken with acorn squash. No pork or balut in sight. ;)

*I was going to drive over here, but since I couldn't find the spare set of car keys... And since I'm still a bit cloudy-headed, well... Better safe than sorry.
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 17, 2009, 04:09:44 PM: WELCOME TO THE WORLD, JADYN SOPHIA!!!!
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: Jane on May 17, 2009, 04:09:59 PM: Quote from: DAW on May 17, 2009, 02:54:51 PM
What a story, DR Jane! I am glad you posted about DD Sherlock's reaction to the bear cub - that was what I had been wondering about. :)

During the long second encounter with the bear I had a good grip on Sherlock's leash. I think he wanted to go play with it.
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 17, 2009, 04:12:20 PM: Quote from: DAW on May 17, 2009, 03:42:32 PM
Movie? Check.
Popcorn? Check.
Ivan Lendl? Czech.

I thought you were leading up to "Kolya", Czech movie. -And a very good and touching one at that.
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: elmore3003 on May 17, 2009, 04:41:43 PM: I have carted back four cartons of junk to sort through and toss. I'm down to two cartons and a lot of garbage to toss next week. I think I will do that next Wednesday and close down the space. By that point I believe the Columbia frenzy of summer tenants will be over.
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: Cillaliz on May 17, 2009, 04:44:59 PM: Oatmeal Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp...fresh from the pan
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: Cillaliz on May 17, 2009, 04:45:25 PM: I didn't have pecans so I used almonds...yummy!
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: Jane on May 17, 2009, 04:46:24 PM: That looks good Cilla.
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: MBarnum on May 17, 2009, 04:46:57 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on May 17, 2009, 04:44:59 PM
Oatmeal Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp...fresh from the pan

You do have my mailing address, don't you?
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: Cillaliz on May 17, 2009, 04:47:50 PM: Quote from: Jane on May 17, 2009, 04:46:24 PM
That looks good Cilla.

It tastes good too. I haven't baked in a long time. It was fun and I was able to clean out the cupboard while I looked for the corn starch. I didn't find it, but I had arrowroot, so I didn't need it. I did find more expired stuff than I expected.
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: Cillaliz on May 17, 2009, 04:49:34 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on May 17, 2009, 04:46:57 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on May 17, 2009, 04:44:59 PM
Oatmeal Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp...fresh from the pan

You do have my mailing address, don't you?

LOL! I'm afraid it won't last that long. I'll take it to the office tomorrow and share it with Edith and the guys in the office next door.

I got the recipe from Trinity Tasties II. I went through about 4 or 5 church cookbooks before I found one I thought looked good and easy.
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: Cillaliz on May 17, 2009, 04:50:45 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on May 17, 2009, 02:49:13 PM
I got a call at 3:30am this morning from my sis saying she needed me to go to her house and watch my niece. And my new niece, Jadyn Sophia was born at 1:45pm this afternoon!

CONGRATS AUNTIE JENNIFER!!!! Best to your sister and your new niece too!
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: MBarnum on May 17, 2009, 04:52:21 PM: Well, all this talk of Strawberry/Rhubarb pie/crips (with snapshots, even) has made my craving begin...so, I called my mom and she and I are going to Shari's Restaurant for dinner and pie. ;D
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: Cillaliz on May 17, 2009, 04:53:01 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on May 17, 2009, 04:52:21 PM
Well, all this talk of Strawberry/Rhubarb pie/crips (with snapshots, even) has made my craving begin...so, I called my mom and she and I are going to Shari's Restaurant for dinner and pie. ;D

ENJOY!!
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: Jane on May 17, 2009, 04:56:51 PM: I'm glad I already ate or I would be munching away on something good. I'm trying very hard to fit into my summer clothes.
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: Cillaliz on May 17, 2009, 04:59:54 PM: I told my mother I was going to bake with Spenda...she said "a little sugar isn't going to hurt you" so I listened to my mother and used real sugar. I'm glad I did.
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: Jane on May 17, 2009, 05:13:40 PM: I agree with your mother. The problem is a lot of sugar.;D
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: td on May 17, 2009, 05:52:47 PM: Well, now we all know that DR Jane can supply THE ANSWER to that age-old, proverbial question about the bear. ;)
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: Jane on May 17, 2009, 06:00:21 PM: Yes, and we have seen it many times-far more often than we have seen the bears.
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: elmore3003 on May 17, 2009, 06:12:55 PM: Tonight's LAW & ORDER: CI is the one they filmed in front of the church across from my apartment! It's in the opening sequence. From the number of days they spent there, I expect it will return.
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: elmore3003 on May 17, 2009, 06:14:39 PM: Quote from: td on May 17, 2009, 05:52:47 PM
Well, now we all know that DR Jane can supply THE ANSWER to that age-old, proverbial question about the bear. ;)

I thought those godawful Charmin commercials already settled the inquiry.
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: elmore3003 on May 17, 2009, 06:26:22 PM: Yep! They filmed inside the church, and after D'Onofrio and Erbe took a suspect into custody, they walked by my apartment toward Amsterdam Avenue. This is too exciting!
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 17, 2009, 07:06:43 PM: Good Evening!

I'm back at my parents' house, and am trying my best to stay up until midnight, and then go to bed right after midnight, and, hopefully, wake up tomorrow at a semi-decent hour.

I know I'm dealing with some jet lag, but I also know that I'm dealing with some sleep deprivation too, or at least lack of sleep - since "deprivation" makes it seem as if I was being tortured. ::) In any case... When I was telling Steve about my Philippine adventures, I realized that the last three days I was there, I was only getting about four hours of sleep a night since we had to keep heading out early each day for another excursion. And only getting about fours of sleep before and after a day filled with lots of walking (and zip-lining) is not a good thing. I could already feel that my last day there, and that also explains why I slept so much on the plane - when I usually can't sleep on a plane.

Moving on...
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 17, 2009, 07:09:26 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on May 17, 2009, 06:26:22 PM
Yep! They filmed inside the church, and after D'Onofrio and Erbe took a suspect into custody, they walked by my apartment toward Amsterdam Avenue. This is too exciting!

I think I've mentioned this before, but my block in Harlem is "featured" in the opening sequence of "I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry". They had fixed up and then "set fire" to the building across the street. -And Adam Sandler reviewed the footage right in front of my bedroom window.

DR elmore - Were you able to tell if they referred to the address of the church as the real address? Did they alter the signage of the church?
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 17, 2009, 07:10:40 PM: While I was at Steve's, I tried out his new Kurzweil PC3X. Very nice.
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 17, 2009, 07:16:03 PM: Have any other DRs given the Wolfram Alpha Computational Knowledge Engine (http://www.wolframalpha.com/) a try yet?

It's pretty cool. It's sort of like a statistical version of Google. Just check the various examples on the homepage for what kinds of things you can search for.

*And some people have already found some "Easter Eggs". Try "asking" it "Where am I?" "What is the meaning of life?", "To be or not to be?" or "What's the speed of an unladen swallow?" ;)
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: TCB on May 17, 2009, 07:29:09 PM: Congratulations Jennifer, on the new family member. Best wishes to one and all!
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: TCB on May 17, 2009, 08:01:41 PM: Whatever temperature I may have said the theater was last night; add twenty degrees and you have today's matinee temperature. Still it was a wonderful show and a great crowd. Who knew that many older folks read the Seattle Gay News?

Still it was a strange day at the theater, that DR Jrand could probably explain. The stage manager opened the theater to air it out at about 11:30. A little while later she found a group of kids in the middle of the stage. After chasing them out of the building, she discovered there had been a theft. The only things missing were a pair of handcuffs and the billyclub, both used by the cop in the show. Now, who wants to even contemplate what a group of thirteen years olds boys plan to do with handcuffs and a billyclub? The pre-show speech, that is on tape, was played; but no sound came out. Quickly the theater manager got up and gave the old turn off your damn phone speech. During the speech and the overture several technical malfunctions occured, including the discovery (as the house was going to black) that all of the set pieces had been turned to the Havana scene, rather than the Times Square scene.

The rest of the show (except for the heat) went very well, until we got to my song, which comes early in the second act. I gave my cue, and then instead of the electric piano playing my intro, I had only the drums and the flute. I saw the musical conductor scrambling around the keyboard, so I knew something was up. So, I sang the whole song to the flute and drums; which was followed by the gamblers' ballet done to drums, flute, and sax (I believe). Just as Sky Masterson was about to launch into LUCK BE A LADY the voice of God (or in this case, the stage manager) boomed out, "Ladies and Gentlemen, due to technical difficulties, we are forced to take a momentary pause in the show." At this point, every techie, electrical engineer, and curious bystander descended on the orchestra pit, while all of the gamblers stood nervously on stage.

After a few mintues, our Nathan Detroit, who is a pretty funny guy to begin with, climbed down off the stage, sat down between two ladies in the front row, and proceeded to entertain the crowd with several funny and (thankfully) clean jokes. After about five minutes, the cast received the thumbs up, and the show continued.

And other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how did you enjoy the play?
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 17, 2009, 08:06:47 PM: DR TCB - I love when things like that happen during a show! The JOY of LIVE Theater!
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: Matt H. on May 17, 2009, 08:13:12 PM: I had the entire evening to myself, so I began by finishing up SOUTH PACIFIC on Blu-ray. Never been a big fan of the movie version, but if one must see it, this is the way to see it.
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: TCB on May 17, 2009, 08:14:16 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on May 17, 2009, 08:06:47 PM
DR TCB - I love when things like that happen during a show! The JOY of LIVE Theater!

Indeed! Ironically, I had a number of friends in the audience today, and not one of them knew there was any problems prior to when the stage manager stopped the show. In fact, people were raving about my song!
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: Matt H. on May 17, 2009, 08:18:25 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on May 17, 2009, 08:06:47 PM
DR TCB - I love when things like that happen during a show! The JOY of LIVE Theater!

Yes, lightning blew out the circuit that controlled the light board when I was doing AND THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND. This is a show very much dependent on lighting effects and spots focused on various parts of the stage. When it was clear that it would take some time for it to be fixed, the audience was informed of the problem (the show had only been running about five minutes). The overhead flourescent lights were working so it was either use those or not do the show. The audience voted to proceed with the show using the overhead lights.

So we did the first act that way. By the second act, the circuit had been repaired and the show played the second act properly. It was WEIRD doing the show the right way after having all that light during the first act!
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: TCB on May 17, 2009, 08:18:51 PM: G'night
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: TCB on May 17, 2009, 08:19:48 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on May 17, 2009, 08:18:25 PM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on May 17, 2009, 08:06:47 PM
DR TCB - I love when things like that happen during a show! The JOY of LIVE Theater!

Yes, lightning blew out the circuit that controlled the light board when I was doing AND THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND. This is a show very much dependent on lighting effects and spots focused on various parts of the stage. When it was clear that it would take some time for it to be fixed, the audience was informed of the problem (the show had only been running about five minutes). The overhead flourescent lights were working so it was either use those or not do the show. The audience voted to proceed with the show using the overhead lights.

So we did the first act that way. By the second act, the circuit had been repaired and the show played the second act properly. It was WEIRD doing the show the right way after having all that light during the first act!

LOL! ;D
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: Matt H. on May 17, 2009, 08:20:11 PM: Next, I watched the last episode on disc five in the second season NCIS box. Only one disc left in the set, and then I will have seen every episode of NCIS prior to this week's season finale.
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: Matt H. on May 17, 2009, 08:21:58 PM: Next, I watched this week's SMALLVILLE. My goodness, there was carnage in this episode! I'll really have to think long and hard over the summer to decide if I want to stay with this show next year.
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: Matt H. on May 17, 2009, 08:24:07 PM: And then I watched tonight's DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES. The ONLY story of any interest to me was the one involving Susan-Mike-Dave-MJ. All of the other wives had very trite and tedious storylines. Could this be another show I may abandon next season? Well, I'll probably stick with it but some of the decision will depend on what the other networks offer as competition against it next season.
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: Cillaliz on May 17, 2009, 08:24:20 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on May 17, 2009, 07:16:03 PM
Have any other DRs given the Wolfram Alpha Computational Knowledge Engine (http://www.wolframalpha.com/) a try yet?

It's pretty cool. It's sort of like a statistical version of Google. Just check the various examples on the homepage for what kinds of things you can search for.

*And some people have already found some "Easter Eggs". Try "asking" it "Where am I?" "What is the meaning of life?", "To be or not to be?" or "What's the speed of an unladen swallow?" ;)

Pretty cool
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: FJL on May 17, 2009, 08:35:50 PM: Congrats to Jennifer's family
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: Matt H. on May 17, 2009, 08:40:34 PM: Well, I have an 8 a.m. appointment at the dentist for a check-up and cleaning, so I'm heading down to bed now.

Good night!
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 17, 2009, 08:49:52 PM: Just reading various reports about an earthquake in LA... Anyone out there feel it?
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 17, 2009, 09:06:50 PM: Magnitude 5.0 - GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA, CALIFORNIA (http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/recenteqsus/Quakes/ci10410337.php)
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: George on May 17, 2009, 09:14:08 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on May 17, 2009, 08:01:19 AM
On TV TOnight!™

ABC - EXTREME MAKEOVER (two hours), DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES (two hour season finale)

I totally forgot that I haven't watched last week's "Desperate Housewives"! I'm watching it now and recording tonight's episode.
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 17, 2009, 09:46:16 PM: Well, now it's official:

It's official: NBC renews 'Chuck' (but there's a catch) (http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/05/its-official-nb.html)
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: George on May 17, 2009, 09:57:14 PM: Quote from: TCB on May 17, 2009, 10:35:49 AM
Good morning! Last night's performance (and last night's audience) was wonderful! We had nearly a full-house and the show was the best it has ever been. It really clicked. Sadly, it was hotter than Hades last night in both the house and onstage. Yesterday was probably the first day of the year where the temperature was over 70, and the Parks Department needs to get their collective asses in gear.

We are two thirds of the way thru the run of GUYS AND DOLLS, and, so far, the only review we have received is from the Seattle Gay News. Wow! I love working in the BIG city.

Congrats, TCB!
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: Kerry on May 17, 2009, 10:05:18 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on May 17, 2009, 09:06:50 PM
Magnitude 5.0 - GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA, CALIFORNIA (http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/recenteqsus/Quakes/ci10410337.php)

Hope all our Californ-I-ans are OK!
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: George on May 17, 2009, 10:23:06 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on May 17, 2009, 02:49:13 PM
I got a call at 3:30am this morning from my sis saying she needed me to go to her house and watch my niece. And my new niece, Jadyn Sophia was born at 1:45pm this afternoon!

Jennifer, Congratulations on the New Niece!!
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: George on May 17, 2009, 10:33:20 PM: My new computer cannot get here soon enough. :P

That is all.
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: bk on May 17, 2009, 11:12:28 PM: Oh, really - an earthquake of almost five points and no one I know felt even a shake? Of course, I was at the DGA watching Star Trek, so there probably could have been a six point earthquake and we wouldn't have felt it, given the pounding bass and the relentless sound.
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: bk on May 17, 2009, 11:13:42 PM: I just want to take a moment and congratulate those who are and have been errant and truant for most of the last few months - today is our lowest posting day in, what, FIVE years? If this is the wave of the future, board-wise, maybe it's time to give up Ye Olde Ghoste.
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: DERBRUCER on May 17, 2009, 11:19:23 PM: Quote from: bk on May 17, 2009, 11:12:28 PM
Oh, really - an earthquake of almost five points and no one I know felt even a shake? .
The National Geological Survey Map shows that the major shaking did not appear to cross over the Hollywood Hills. Folks East, West and South of LA felt the majority of the movement.

(http://www.foxnews.com/images/532668/2_61_q320.jpg)

der Brucer
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: George on May 17, 2009, 11:48:18 PM: Here's a post...Congrats on your 16000 Posts, Der Brucer!! ;D
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: DERBRUCER on May 17, 2009, 11:58:28 PM: Quote from: George on May 17, 2009, 11:48:18 PM
Here's a post...Congrats on your 16000 Posts, Der Brucer!! ;D

I didn't notice; thank-you, kind sir.

der Brucer
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: DERBRUCER on May 18, 2009, 12:00:27 AM: George,

Have you stocked up on notebooks?

I'm sure once you sister gets into her new house her list of "Georgie Dos" will be gigantic.

der Brucer
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: George on May 18, 2009, 12:08:58 AM: Quote from: DERBRUCER on May 18, 2009, 12:00:27 AM
George,

Have you stocked up on notebooks?

I'm sure once you sister gets into her new house her list of "Georgie Dos" will be gigantic.

der Brucer

I don't need the notebooks. ::) Anyway, my sister's list already is gigantic.
Title: Re: WIRED
Post by: George on May 18, 2009, 12:11:30 AM: I went to my sister's today and helped move a shelf unit from her upstairs to the garage, then we moved my niece's bed (it's very heavy). I have to go back on Tuesday and probably most of the nights that I won't have rehearsal, I'll be over there.