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Title: SILAS MARNER
Post by: bk on August 02, 2009, 12:23:16 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes did or did not make you want to read Silas Marner, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're currently reading Silas MOOner.
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Post by: bk on August 02, 2009, 12:23:51 AM: And the word of the day is: LEVIGATE!
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Post by: bk on August 02, 2009, 12:47:49 AM: I was just (well, not JUST) given season one and two of Heroes on Blu-Ray. Do you think I will like this show? Good as Lost?
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Post by: DAW on August 02, 2009, 02:21:39 AM: What a coinky-dink! I've always hated the title Silas Marner, too! And I never did read it!! :D
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Post by: FJL on August 02, 2009, 04:20:11 AM: Was it the book UP THE DOWN STAIRCASE where I first saw SILAS MARNER referred to as SILLY ASS MARNER?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 02, 2009, 05:29:02 AM: Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And thanks to the kindness of my brother, I shall now be taking the train back to NYC in a few hours. :)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 02, 2009, 05:31:56 AM: And since it has already been "hinted" at as a Topic of the Day -

Which "standard" work(s) of literature - or other "required reading" - did you find "not good" and/or not bother to read (a.k.a. You Clif Note'd it)?
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 02, 2009, 05:42:01 AM: Sunday Sweet Sunday.

Board meeting.....programming light cues.....
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 02, 2009, 05:42:57 AM: Hmmmmmmmmmmmm......I liked just about everything we had to read for school. But I do have to say that I don't like TOM SAWYER and HUCKLEBERRY FINN....irritating dialect and some really dumb adventures.
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 02, 2009, 05:43:40 AM: Combining a couple of lyrics from other DRs......

You're the top!
You're Barack Obama.
You're the top!
You're the Octomama.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 02, 2009, 05:44:08 AM: I'll start...

At the end of my junior year of high school, I found out that I was qualified to take AP Government during my senior year, so I went ahead and signed up for APGOV. We were given a list of about 20 books from which we had to pick five to read over the summer. Well...

I actually did get a head start on checking out the books on the list, just to see what I thought would make for some "good summer reading". Well, none of the books were "good summer reading". And, of course, most of them were over 300 pages long. -Who knew that so much could be written about the U.S. Government? ::) Well...

I believe I managed to get through 1/4 of one of the books, while the rest sat more or less unopened on my desk. Needless to say, it came as quite the shock when we were suddenly handed pop-quizzes - well, more like pop-tests - about the books we were supposed to have read over the summer during the second week of class. I somehow managed to scrape by - as did a number of my fellow AP Government classmates.

*Worst of all - unlike the AP English reading list (which I did like, and which I did read (more or less)) - we never referred nor used any of the texts from the AP Government summer reading list during the course of the course. Yes, we covered the related topics, but our text book remained our only text for the class.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 02, 2009, 05:44:53 AM: Oh, my birthday twin beat me to it! Well, the start that is.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 02, 2009, 05:46:17 AM: And now I need to get ready for my trip back to NYC.

Laters...
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Post by: td on August 02, 2009, 06:23:44 AM: Well, well, well. . . last night I watched a motion picture on Blu-Ray entitled REPULSION. I had not seen this film since seeing it at a repertory house in the 1980s. . .and I agree with everything BK said about it.
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Post by: Laura on August 02, 2009, 06:26:42 AM: Quote from: JRand58 on August 02, 2009, 05:43:40 AM
Combining a couple of lyrics from other DRs......

You're the top!
You're Barack Obama.
You're the top!
You're the Octomama.

BK, you must use this one.
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 02, 2009, 06:42:55 AM: REPULSION is one very scary film, to be sure.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on August 02, 2009, 06:58:48 AM: Quote from: bk on August 02, 2009, 12:23:51 AM
And the word of the day is: LEVIGATE!

And The Song Of The Day Is: GRIND
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Post by: Charles Pogue on August 02, 2009, 06:59:16 AM: The book I never finished in High School was THE JUNGLE by Upton Sinclair.
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Post by: td on August 02, 2009, 07:20:45 AM: DR Jose said,
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DR td - Congrats on being "officially" part of the reading!

. . .and I say "Thank you," and all the others who wished me well yesterday. I'm happy to have served the playwright, who indeed did write the character "in" my voice. I've been a part of this particular script since its inception, did other readings of it under different titles way back when, so it was like having unused muscles kick back in. Father Peter is one of those roles which I hope to play onstage someday soon. . .

For any interested parties, or theater companies ( ;) ):
http://www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore/book.php?w=978-1-60604-626-5 (http://www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore/book.php?w=978-1-60604-626-5)

Some past reviews:
http://www.sphericaleditions.co.uk/reviews/candledancing.html (http://www.sphericaleditions.co.uk/reviews/candledancing.html)

The playwright:
http://www.doollee.com/PlaywrightsC/ciongoli-koepfinger-coni.html (http://www.doollee.com/PlaywrightsC/ciongoli-koepfinger-coni.html)
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Post by: td on August 02, 2009, 07:24:05 AM: Quote from: Charles Pogue on August 02, 2009, 06:59:16 AM
The book I never finished in High School was THE JUNGLE by Upton Sinclair.

What he said. And John Dos Passos' MANHATTAN TRANSFER.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 02, 2009, 07:24:55 AM: Good morning, all! I had a very restless night, and I had to take another Vicodin around 2:30. Then I slept too late this morning. I'm not feeling any signs of being over-active yesterday, so that's good, but I think I'll take it very easy today. My only plans are to continue reading through Russell Warner's new score to Kern's OH BOY!, looking for discrepancies in the piano part. I'm hoping my colleague Curtis will stop by to pick up the proofed scores for LIFE BEGINS. . .

SILAS MARNER was a good read, one of the few required texts I actually enjoyed reading. Outside of the title character, I cannot remember a single character's name or much of the plot.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 02, 2009, 07:32:11 AM: Good morning!

It was raining when I finally made my way outside to get the paper (was up several times during the night with some pain but finally fell asleep and slept until almost 9 a.m. which almost NEVER happens). The rain wasn't cooling things off, however, so it remains a hot, muggy day in progress. It's supposed to rain off and on all day today, so mowing the grass was canceled.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 02, 2009, 07:36:15 AM: I had the same reaction to SILAS MARNER, DR Elmore. I can't say that I went into it with much emthusiasm, but I came to love it by the time it was finished. Same with JANE EYRE. Both of these were required reading in sophomore English class in high school, and I loved them.

Now, MOBY DICK (from junior year) was the book I had a hard time finishing. We were given the unabridged edition to read, and it was just SO detailed and dull that I found an adbirdged copy and bought that instead which is what I read. I think this is the first time I have ever admitted that to anyone.

Another book from junior year that all my friends loved and I was very lukewarm toward was THE BRIDGE OF SAN LUIS RAY. Of course, they despised THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE, and I though that was a masterpiece. Funny what appeals to folks and what doesn't.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 02, 2009, 07:38:24 AM: I guess I'll get back to work today on Kurosawa's KAGEMUSHA. It will take all afternoon just to watch the film (179 minutes), so I won't get to the bonuses until this evening.
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Post by: td on August 02, 2009, 07:38:57 AM: So, Dixie Bell and I go out on her leash. She does her business and walks back up the driveway into the house. Suddenly, a light bulb (so to speak) goes off above her canine cranium - she realizes that she didn't go as far as usual, so she looks to the freezer for her leash and wants to go back outside. She runs to the car and so we take our morning run around the cemetery as usual. . .
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Post by: td on August 02, 2009, 07:39:13 AM: . . .oh, and it's RAINING!
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Post by: Matt H. on August 02, 2009, 07:40:20 AM: I loved REPULSION, too, as I said in my reviews of both the DVD and Blu-ray versions.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 02, 2009, 07:43:44 AM: Quote from: Matt H. on August 02, 2009, 07:36:15 AM
I had the same reaction to SILAS MARNER, DR Elmore. I can't say that I went into it with much emthusiasm, but I came to love it by the time it was finished. Same with JANE EYRE. Both of these were required reading in sophomore English class in high school, and I loved them.

I always had a difficult time with required reading: in college I hated KING LEAR when I was forced to read it, and now it's my favorite Shakespeare play; there are moments guaranteed to rip my heart from my body and reduce me to tears. Other required reading I disliked:
PARADISE LOST (just eat the damned apple!)
GREAT EXPECTATIONS (now I think it's a great novel)
MACBETH (I didn't realize in 10th grade that I would become a relative or I would have paid more attention)
MOBY DICK (give me the movie any day!)
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Post by: Matt H. on August 02, 2009, 07:44:22 AM: On TV TOnight!™

ABC - TY'S GREAT BRITISH ADVENTURE, DEFYING GRAVITY
NBC - MERLIN, THE STORM (conclusion)
CBS - BIG BROTHER 11
BBCA - HOW DO YOU SOLVE A PROBLEM LIKE MARIA? (finale), JOSEPH MET MARIA
FOOD - NEXT FOOD NETWORK STAR, THE BEST THING
HBO - TRUE BLOOD, HUNG, ENTOURAGE
USA - LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT, IN PLAIN SIGHT
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Post by: Matt H. on August 02, 2009, 07:46:46 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on August 02, 2009, 07:43:44 AM
Quote from: Matt H. on August 02, 2009, 07:36:15 AM
I had the same reaction to SILAS MARNER, DR Elmore. I can't say that I went into it with much emthusiasm, but I came to love it by the time it was finished. Same with JANE EYRE. Both of these were required reading in sophomore English class in high school, and I loved them.

MACBETH (I didn't realize in 10th grade that I would become a relative or I would have paid more attention)

LOL! You gave me my first big laugh of the day. Thank you, kind sir!

;D
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 02, 2009, 07:52:39 AM: Outside of SILAS MARNER and THE RETURN OF THE NATIVE, I cannot think of any required reading that I actually did like at that period of my life.

In grad school, I took a wonderful 20th Century French lit class which required me to read novels I would never have picked up on my own - St Exupery's NIGHT FLIGHT and Camus' THE PLAGUE among them - and several plays I had never read before: Anouilh's ROMEO AND JEANNETTE, Giraudoux' ELECTRA, Sartre's wonderful THE FLIES, and Cocteau's INFERNAL MACHINE. The instructor, the late great Stan Luce, was a really fine teacher, and I think it might have been my favorite class in grad school.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 02, 2009, 07:57:12 AM: Page 2 Dance!

I haven't done one of these for some time!
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 02, 2009, 08:14:23 AM: I liked BRIDGE OF SAN LUIS REY, DR MATTH.....what can you say? Different horses for sure.

Shakespeare was tough, although my least favorite READ of Will's would be The Merchant of Venice.
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 02, 2009, 08:15:33 AM: I canceled my order for the slipcover edition of TITANIC THE SHIP MAGNIFICENT and will order the volumes individually. Volume Two is ready to ship and Volume One ships in September...and it's about $17 less to order them this way.
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 02, 2009, 08:15:49 AM: Nice footwork, DR ELMORE.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 02, 2009, 08:26:47 AM: Quote from: JRand58 on August 02, 2009, 08:15:49 AM
Nice footwork, DR ELMORE.

Thank God for Vicodin!
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 02, 2009, 08:30:47 AM: LOL. I watched some of IM WEISSEN ROSSL again last night, too.

It is so much fun. I'm not sure though that MY FAIR LADY is show for that stage....
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Post by: FJL on August 02, 2009, 08:33:45 AM: I must do a whirlwind trip somewhere soon again, especially if such trips have the possibility of turning out as nicely as this week's Pittsburgh trip: it was one evening, but a full one, with a lovely dinner with Ann Miner, seeing Copacabana at the CLO, and then finally meeting the wonderful td.

Somehow, it doesn't seem whirlwind unless you fly though - the train and car trips to D.C. just haven't had that same feel about them. maybe it's that those are too simple to get to to be whilrwind.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 02, 2009, 08:53:08 AM: I need to head downstairs, get laundry ready for washing, and then think about what I'm going to prepare for lunch.

WBBL.
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 02, 2009, 09:03:47 AM: Thanks for the links and info, DR td! You are a character AND a character!
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 02, 2009, 09:04:11 AM: I am off to a meeting of the Board and to see my freshly painted stage!
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 02, 2009, 09:23:18 AM: Still at the lake. Reunion was fun will catch up later
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Post by: bk on August 02, 2009, 09:27:53 AM: I'm up - no noise this morning, so I'm hoping I'm right that the major stuff is done.
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Post by: bk on August 02, 2009, 09:28:04 AM: I am really not looking forward to the dentist.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on August 02, 2009, 09:32:27 AM: Bk-

Don'tchew like Dr.Chew?
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Post by: bk on August 02, 2009, 09:51:40 AM: I am officially insane - of course there are no workers - it's Sunday, so no dentist either. I can't believe I really thought it was Monday.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on August 02, 2009, 09:59:10 AM: Quote from: bk on August 02, 2009, 09:51:40 AM
I am officially insane -

You just now noticed :D

der Brucer
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Post by: bk on August 02, 2009, 10:02:32 AM: I did just notice. Up to now I merely thought I was insane, not officially insane.
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Post by: td on August 02, 2009, 10:06:34 AM: This calls for a performance of "The Cookie Ballet."
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Post by: DERBRUCER on August 02, 2009, 10:07:20 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on August 02, 2009, 07:43:44 AM
Other required reading I disliked:
PARADISE LOST (just eat the damned apple!)
MOBY DICK (give me the movie any day!)

PARADISE LOST - I had little problem indentifying with the lead "Better to reign in Hell, than serve in Heaven".

MOBY DICK - just ship the chapters on whaling

der Brucer
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Post by: DERBRUCER on August 02, 2009, 10:15:56 AM: Quote from: elmore3003 on August 02, 2009, 08:26:47 AM
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Thank God for Vicodin!

We need to work Vicodin into a couplet for bk.

der Brucer
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Post by: TCB on August 02, 2009, 10:30:04 AM: Quote from: JRand58 on August 02, 2009, 08:15:33 AM
I canceled my order for the slipcover edition of TITANIC THE SHIP MAGNIFICENT and will order the volumes individually. Volume Two is ready to ship and Volume One ships in September...and it's about $17 less to order them this way.

How ironic! I was just looking to order a new Titanic book myself.

(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/actr2000/ColoringBook.jpg)
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Post by: TCB on August 02, 2009, 10:46:32 AM: One of my favorite Sunday's of the summer. All-day hydroplane races on Lake Washington; with th Blue Angels Show thrown in, as well.
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Post by: TCB on August 02, 2009, 10:49:12 AM: What is ironic is that after watching the races on TV since I was five; I got to do that commercial shoot from the same place where they launch the hydroplanes every August.

Of course when I was there it was March, and only about 32 degrees. Today it is expected to be 91 degrees.
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Post by: TCB on August 02, 2009, 11:00:44 AM: I see very little difference between the two days on the lake.

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

(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/actr2000/Fishing.jpg)
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Post by: bk on August 02, 2009, 11:18:28 AM: Just went through the fixed book and found about six more fixes, all of which happened when we made the prior fixes. Once these are done, we should be fine.
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Post by: bk on August 02, 2009, 12:23:36 PM: Back from the two-mile jog and am officially bored of the lack of postings. Change it, change it now.
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Post by: td on August 02, 2009, 12:31:39 PM: Quote from: bk on August 02, 2009, 12:23:36 PM
Back from the two-mile jog and am officially bored of the lack of postings. Change it, change it now.

Okay.

A video of the playwright's cousin performing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGmCHp0_EJA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGmCHp0_EJA)
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Post by: td on August 02, 2009, 12:32:06 PM: I am currently re-reading WATCHMEN.
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Post by: td on August 02, 2009, 12:32:22 PM: Tonight I will be watching TRUE BLOOD on HBO.
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Post by: td on August 02, 2009, 12:32:36 PM: I did some grocery shopping this afternoon.
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Post by: td on August 02, 2009, 12:32:49 PM: I took us to Page Three.
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Post by: td on August 02, 2009, 12:38:58 PM: >>>DR TCB<<<
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Post by: George on August 02, 2009, 12:45:00 PM: Quote from: DAW on August 02, 2009, 02:21:39 AM
What a coinky-dink! I've always hated the title Silas Marner, too! And I never did read it!! :D

I have no opinion, because I never had to read it. ;)
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Post by: George on August 02, 2009, 12:54:27 PM: I can't remember what I was required to read in high school. Shows how much of an impression they left on me. ::)
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Post by: George on August 02, 2009, 12:56:44 PM: Anyway, I have to take and shower and head out. A friend of mine (who was involved in "Romeo & Juliet") is in three of four one-act plays and today's matinée is the the last chance that I'll get to see her in them. After that, another "R&J" friend is hosting a murder mystery party. I've never been to one, so we'll see how I do. :-\

I hope it's fun. :)
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Post by: George on August 02, 2009, 12:57:08 PM: ~~~VIBES FOR EVERYONE!!~~~
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Post by: George on August 02, 2009, 12:57:24 PM: Have a good day, all!
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Post by: TCB on August 02, 2009, 01:25:21 PM: Quote from: George on August 02, 2009, 12:56:44 PM
Anyway, I have to take and shower and head out. A friend of mine (who was involved in "Romeo & Juliet") is in three of four one-act plays and today's matinée is the the last chance that I'll get to see her in them. After that, another "R&J" friend is hosting a murder mystery party. I've never been to one, so we'll see how I do. :-\

I hope it's fun. :)

Don't become the victim, George!
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Post by: TCB on August 02, 2009, 01:26:36 PM: Hello, daughter-in-law dear!

Where is everybody today?
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on August 02, 2009, 01:27:17 PM: Quote from: TCB on August 02, 2009, 01:25:21 PM
Quote from: George on August 02, 2009, 12:56:44 PM
Anyway, I have to take and shower and head out. A friend of mine (who was involved in "Romeo & Juliet") is in three of four one-act plays and today's matinée is the the last chance that I'll get to see her in them. After that, another "R&J" friend is hosting a murder mystery party. I've never been to one, so we'll see how I do. :-\

I hope it's fun. :)

Don't become the victim, George!

Is This A Dagger I See Before Me?
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Post by: Matt H. on August 02, 2009, 01:28:01 PM: We had a slight drizzle early this afternoon to go with the rain we had this morning, but that's all. But it's warm and sticky outside. Typical Southern weather for early August.
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Post by: vixmom on August 02, 2009, 01:28:05 PM: I have been sleeping a lot the past few days
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Post by: vixmom on August 02, 2009, 01:29:32 PM: Fridays' visit with e doctor involved a full physical and an EKG - the results of which semed fine and then I was sent to give up a few pints of blood for testing the results should be in Monday

next Friday I am scheduled for an electrocardiogram
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Post by: Matt H. on August 02, 2009, 01:30:31 PM: [/quote]
Quote from: George on August 02, 2009, 12:54:27 PM
I can't remember what I was required to read in high school. Shows how much of an impression they left on me. ::)

Isn't it funny how different we all are! I remember every single book that was required from 9th - 12th grades.

Of course, I knew even then I wanted to be an English teacher, so naturally I was forming opinions on books I liked and would want to expose my students to as well.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 02, 2009, 01:31:46 PM: I've crossed a millstone, I think!
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Post by: vixmom on August 02, 2009, 01:33:03 PM: and last night we went to see Harry Potter - it was OK but not riveting - important details were changed or ommitted and the Vixter was very dissappointed
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Post by: vixmom on August 02, 2009, 01:33:46 PM: Congratulations on your new millstone MattH!!!
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Post by: Matt H. on August 02, 2009, 01:33:56 PM: Anyway, while I ate lunch, I watched another MURDER SHE WROTE episode. This was an easy one to solve. In it, Jessica's book editor is found dead and the ruling is suicide, but she doesn't think so even though the editor had been displaying some manic depressive issues while they were working to finish her upcoming book copy.
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Post by: TCB on August 02, 2009, 01:34:07 PM: Quote from: vixmom on August 02, 2009, 01:29:32 PM
Fridays' visit with e doctor involved a full physical and an EKG - the results of which semed fine and then I was sent to give up a few pints of blood for testing the results should be in Monday

next Friday I am scheduled for an electrocardiogram

My prayers are with you, Vixmom.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 02, 2009, 01:34:47 PM: Quote from: vixmom on August 02, 2009, 01:33:46 PM
Congratulations on your new millstone MattH!!!

Thanks, though perhaps that number means I have too much spare time on my hands. :\
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Post by: TCB on August 02, 2009, 01:34:49 PM: Congratulations, Matt H.
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Post by: Laura on August 02, 2009, 01:36:12 PM: Quote from: vixmom on August 02, 2009, 01:29:32 PM
Fridays' visit with e doctor involved a full physical and an EKG - the results of which semed fine and then I was sent to give up a few pints of blood for testing the results should be in Monday

next Friday I am scheduled for an electrocardiogram

I thought an EKG was an electrocardiogram.
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Post by: Laura on August 02, 2009, 01:36:33 PM: I have been at church all morning. I have nothing to say after that.
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Post by: TCB on August 02, 2009, 01:36:38 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on August 02, 2009, 01:34:47 PM
Quote from: vixmom on August 02, 2009, 01:33:46 PM
Congratulations on your new millstone MattH!!!

Thanks, though perhaps that number means I have too much spare time on my hands. :\

If you do, I have no idea when it would be.
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Post by: vixmom on August 02, 2009, 01:37:15 PM: I never had to read Silas Marner - I did have toread The Old Man and the Sea which I absolutely despised

I was not at all surprised to learn the author had committed suicide - anyone who could write a book with such a miserable outlook on life had to be deeply depressed
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Post by: Matt H. on August 02, 2009, 01:38:32 PM: I spent the remaining three hours this afternoon watching Kurosawa's KAGEMUSHA. He certainly proves (as if any proof were needed) that he can handle both small domestic scenes as well as large scale panoramic battles. Can't help feeling this is still a bit too long. And I much more enjoyed the small scenes rather than the action sequences (though the staging of that climactic battle sequence took guts: showing no battle footage but merely the horrified faces of onlookers and then the aftermath).
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Post by: vixmom on August 02, 2009, 01:40:47 PM: Quote from: Laura on August 02, 2009, 01:36:12 PM
Quote from: vixmom on August 02, 2009, 01:29:32 PM
Fridays' visit with e doctor involved a full physical and an EKG - the results of which semed fine and then I was sent to give up a few pints of blood for testing the results should be in Monday

next Friday I am scheduled for an electrocardiogram

I thought an EKG was an electrocardiogram.

I may have my terms mixed up - the one next week is where they used the sonogram machine to watch how the valves are working - the one on Friday was where they hook up all the little electrical leads and print a readout as to how fast and regular the heart is beating
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Post by: Matt H. on August 02, 2009, 01:41:28 PM: A few times during that three hours, I punched the audio button to listen to little bits of the commentary. Sounds like it's going to really be a good one. I'll listen to much more of it tonight along with the other bonus features. There appear to be about six bonuses.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 02, 2009, 01:42:41 PM: Quote from: vixmom on August 02, 2009, 01:40:47 PM
Quote from: Laura on August 02, 2009, 01:36:12 PM
Quote from: vixmom on August 02, 2009, 01:29:32 PM
Fridays' visit with e doctor involved a full physical and an EKG - the results of which semed fine and then I was sent to give up a few pints of blood for testing the results should be in Monday

next Friday I am scheduled for an electrocardiogram

I thought an EKG was an electrocardiogram.

I may have my terms mixed up - the one next week is where they used the sonogram machine to watch how the valves are working - the one on Friday was where they hook up all the little electrical leads and print a readout as to how fast and regular the heart is beating

I had both of those tests this past Monday, come to think of it. I've had the EKG before, but had never had the sonogram of my heart. Mine was part of the stress test I had to undertake.
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Post by: vixmom on August 02, 2009, 01:47:25 PM: Today we were supposed to have a service conducted by the new pastoral canidate - to be followed by a congregational vote on whether to call said canidate as Pastor - instead we had an annoucement that after weeks of interviews and meetings the canidate decided to withdraw becasue he didn't like the parsonage

guess he wasn't the right guy for us
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Post by: vixmom on August 02, 2009, 01:50:00 PM: Quote from: TCB on August 02, 2009, 01:34:07 PM
Quote from: vixmom on August 02, 2009, 01:29:32 PM
Fridays' visit with e doctor involved a full physical and an EKG - the results of which semed fine and then I was sent to give up a few pints of blood for testing the results should be in Monday

next Friday I am scheduled for an electrocardiogram

My prayers are with you, Vixmom.

thank you

I think it was brought on by stress rather than any underlying medical reason - but we will see
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Post by: vixmom on August 02, 2009, 01:50:37 PM: Well I have to go do some grocery shopping myself - now that teh thunderboomers have stopped
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Post by: vixmom on August 02, 2009, 01:52:14 PM: ~~~HEALTH VIBES AND PAIN FREE VIBES FOR ELMORE, TCB, MATTH, MICHAELSHAYNE AND ANYONE ELSE SUFFERING ~~~~~~~
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Post by: vixmom on August 02, 2009, 01:53:09 PM: BK, when do you expect thr book to be out?
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Post by: vixmom on August 02, 2009, 01:53:41 PM: Wedding Wishes for Dakota Celt and Hubby
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Post by: vixmom on August 02, 2009, 01:54:04 PM: Prayers and Recovery Vibes for Ginny's BIL and Laura's Sister
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Post by: vixmom on August 02, 2009, 01:54:22 PM: And a Big HUG to everyone!!
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Post by: Laura on August 02, 2009, 02:01:48 PM: I think you are having an echocardiogram next week. It's nothing. I've had one.
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Post by: Laura on August 02, 2009, 02:02:16 PM: Thank you, Vixmom. My sister had a good report from the oncologist a couple of weeks ago. So she is now in the clear.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 02, 2009, 02:09:24 PM: Thank you, DR vixmom. I appreciate it. Hope all goes well for you, too.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 02, 2009, 02:10:20 PM: Now I'm hopping off-line to do some writing, and then back down to put away the folded laundry and then get back to KAGEMUSHA.

WBBL.
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Post by: Sam on August 02, 2009, 02:43:41 PM: Sunday greetings everyone.

Best wishes and vibes for all who need them.
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Post by: Sam on August 02, 2009, 02:46:41 PM: This morning the weather was nice enough to leave the front door and windows open till 9AM. What a treat. Now I'm in my cave again.

Listening to Cops and Robbers.

Will try to listen to music all day.
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Post by: Sam on August 02, 2009, 02:53:39 PM: This evening I have to go down to my dad's car, figure out how to open the hood and put water in the radiator or whatever it is that holds water for the engine not to overheat.

My Echo is nothing but circuit boards that run everything. I've always had this feeling that technology will make our life easier (but perhaps more stupid too.)
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Post by: bk on August 02, 2009, 02:56:26 PM: I expect to have the book in about eight weeks, hopefully.
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Post by: bk on August 02, 2009, 02:56:51 PM: Did I miss the post in answer to my question about Heroes?
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Post by: Sam on August 02, 2009, 02:58:37 PM: Just put on cd#2, Tom Jones.

Must do laundry.
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Post by: Sam on August 02, 2009, 02:59:37 PM: Dear bk, what's the special extra with the book this time?
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Post by: Sam on August 02, 2009, 03:02:09 PM: Heroes, only watched 1 or 2 episodes. First season was good, and then it got wierd.
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Post by: Sam on August 02, 2009, 03:03:09 PM: But then I never watched Lost.
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Post by: Sam on August 02, 2009, 03:04:14 PM: Guess I better go before I say something really stupid. Later.
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Post by: td on August 02, 2009, 03:08:21 PM: I enjoyed the first season of HEROES, especially Ellen Greene's character, but lost interest early on in Season Two.
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Post by: Laura on August 02, 2009, 03:10:15 PM: Quote from: vixmom on August 02, 2009, 01:47:25 PM
Today we were supposed to have a service conducted by the new pastoral canidate - to be followed by a congregational vote on whether to call said canidate as Pastor - instead we had an annoucement that after weeks of interviews and meetings the canidate decided to withdraw becasue he didn't like the parsonage.

Wow. I guess it's better you find out now than after you pay to move him out there.
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Post by: TCB on August 02, 2009, 03:10:20 PM: Quote from: bk on August 02, 2009, 02:56:51 PM
Did I miss the post in answer to my question about Heroes?

I enjoyed the first season, but I lost interest in Season 2.
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Post by: bk on August 02, 2009, 03:54:27 PM: Is it still on the air, Heroes? Does anyone watch it still?
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Post by: bk on August 02, 2009, 03:54:49 PM: Not sure what the giveaway will be this time, although I have some ideas I'm thinking about.
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Post by: FJL on August 02, 2009, 03:56:00 PM: Do pastors normally have to audition for their jobs?
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Post by: TCB on August 02, 2009, 04:00:28 PM: Quote from: bk on August 02, 2009, 03:54:27 PM
Is it still on the air, Heroes? Does anyone watch it still?

I believe Matt still watches and enjoys it
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Post by: TCB on August 02, 2009, 04:01:38 PM: Quote from: FJL on August 02, 2009, 03:56:00 PM
Do pastors normally have to audition for their jobs?

Oh, yes.
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Post by: TCB on August 02, 2009, 04:02:29 PM: PAGE FIVE!
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Post by: TCB on August 02, 2009, 04:04:27 PM: Well, you can't say we didn't make it to Page Five.
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Post by: Laura on August 02, 2009, 04:10:44 PM: Some denominations assign ministers. Some denominations have the local congregations hire their pastors. The minister comes to see the church and see the congregation and preach a sermon.
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Post by: TCB on August 02, 2009, 04:14:02 PM: A bad connection of pastor and chuch can be difficult for both sides.
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Post by: Laura on August 02, 2009, 04:15:25 PM: Quote from: TCB on August 02, 2009, 04:14:02 PM
A bad connection of pastor and church can be difficult for both sides.

Oh, yes.
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Post by: td on August 02, 2009, 04:37:24 PM: Quote from: FJL on August 02, 2009, 03:56:00 PM
Do pastors normally have to audition for their jobs?

As the character "Bones" sings in SISTER ACT, "I ain't no pastor, I'm a stone cold master of romance."
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 02, 2009, 04:57:00 PM: Good evening, I am back home with Callie and Boo. I had a good time last night at the reunion. There was a good turn out and we did this grill your own steak thing that actually worked out great.
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 02, 2009, 04:58:21 PM: This morning I got up and painted my parents dock. a couple other family members had promised several times to do it, but because of weather and just not getting it done, it didn't happen. So, now that summer is mostly over, it's looking really nice, lol.
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 02, 2009, 05:00:11 PM: Then the excitement of the day was when a friend brought over a late birthday present for me.....it was a Mentos geyser shooter thing a ma bob. So we went outside, hooked it on a bottle of soda, put in the Mentos, pulled the string and had a little geyser. It was pretty cool. We had 2 bottles of soda, so we did it twice. I don't have the photos yet, I was too busy shooting it off, but I should be getting them soon
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Post by: bk on August 02, 2009, 05:01:24 PM: Have now finished five episodes of Lost, Season Two and was sad to see

SPOILER

that one of my favorite characters, Mr. Eko, has been killed off. And now we suddenly have a couple of new and boring characters who've suddenly appeared - members of the crash who, I guess, have been lurking in the background. Of course, I don't really think they were lurking anywhere, but now they're part of the cast and I suppose we'll be seeing more of them. I find it odd, because I'd much rather have more Mr. Eko, and even more Shannon.
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 02, 2009, 05:01:58 PM: Which reminds me, I didn't take too many photos this weekend, but really should import the ones I have from the camera.
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 02, 2009, 05:03:09 PM: Tonight I'm watching the finale of The Next Food Network Star. I'm cheering for Melissa but would be fine with Jeffrey.

Then it's Design Star and the White room challenge. I like this one because it really shows the designers personalities.
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 02, 2009, 05:03:59 PM: The friend who gave me the Mentos Geyser shooter is the same one who gave me the Holy Toast cookie cutter. Gotta love a friend like that!
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 02, 2009, 05:04:47 PM: Ok, time to water the tomato plants and get something to eat. It's 91 here today and after the weather we've been having feels really hot
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Post by: Laura on August 02, 2009, 05:19:36 PM: I'm glad you had a great weekend, Cillaliz.
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Post by: Laura on August 02, 2009, 05:19:58 PM: Great quote, by the way.
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Post by: Ginny on August 02, 2009, 05:37:30 PM: Sunday evening greetings! We've been to Lima for church, Sidney for lunch, and Kettering to visit Richard's brother. I had to have a nap when we got home, because I'd been awake since 4am (too much to think about). Now, like DR Cillaliz, I'm going to get a snack and watch the Next Food Network Star finale.
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Post by: TCB on August 02, 2009, 05:37:59 PM: We need to get some posting going.
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Post by: td on August 02, 2009, 05:38:50 PM: bk - one thing to remember when watching LOST:
SPOILER SPACE (maybe):

does anyone *really* die? ? ? ?
I take it your seeing Nikki and Paulo now. . .
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Post by: TCB on August 02, 2009, 05:39:31 PM: Quote from: Ginny on August 02, 2009, 05:37:30 PM
Sunday evening greetings! We've been to Lima for church, Sidney for lunch, and Kettering to visit Richard's brother. I had to have a nap when we got home, because I'd been awake since 4am (too much to think about). Now, like DR Cillaliz, I'm going to get a snack and watch the Next Food Network Star finale.

I am assuming that there is still no change in John's condition?
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Post by: Ginny on August 02, 2009, 05:41:10 PM: TOD - Anna Karenina. I totally faked it in college and got a little farther reading it a few years with Oprah. Maybe I should try once more - third time's the charm?
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Post by: Ginny on August 02, 2009, 05:43:15 PM: Quote from: TCB on August 02, 2009, 05:39:31 PM
Quote from: Ginny on August 02, 2009, 05:37:30 PM
Sunday evening greetings! We've been to Lima for church, Sidney for lunch, and Kettering to visit Richard's brother. I had to have a nap when we got home, because I'd been awake since 4am (too much to think about). Now, like DR Cillaliz, I'm going to get a snack and watch the Next Food Network Star finale.

I am assuming that there is still no change in John's condition?

Only Richard went into the ICU yesterday and today and he didn't see any change. John's youngest daughter, though, posted on Facebook earlier today that he's responding to simple commands - slowly, but responding.

Thanks for asking and to you and DR Vixmom for the continued vibes.
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Post by: TCB on August 02, 2009, 05:43:55 PM: I remember that we had to read SILAS MARNER in high school, but I do not remember one thing in the book or any other character besides Silas. That is sad.
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Post by: TCB on August 02, 2009, 05:45:35 PM: Quote from: Ginny on August 02, 2009, 05:43:15 PM
Quote from: TCB on August 02, 2009, 05:39:31 PM
Quote from: Ginny on August 02, 2009, 05:37:30 PM
Sunday evening greetings! We've been to Lima for church, Sidney for lunch, and Kettering to visit Richard's brother. I had to have a nap when we got home, because I'd been awake since 4am (too much to think about). Now, like DR Cillaliz, I'm going to get a snack and watch the Next Food Network Star finale.

I am assuming that there is still no change in John's condition?

Only Richard went into the ICU yesterday and today and he didn't see any change. John's youngest daughter, though, posted on Facebook earlier today that he's responding to simple commands - slowly, but responding.

Thanks for asking and to you and DR Vixmom for the continued vibes.

I just remember the roller coaster ride that I took last fall with my friend Stan. I continue to pray for a better outlet for John.
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Post by: td on August 02, 2009, 05:47:37 PM: We did not have to read SILAS MARNER in high school. I since have never read it.
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Post by: TCB on August 02, 2009, 05:49:33 PM: Quote from: TCB on August 02, 2009, 05:43:55 PM
I remember that we had to read SILAS MARNER in high school, but I do not remember one thing in the book or any other character besides Silas. That is sad.

What is really sad is that I remember miniscule details that happened to me when I was four and five years old, but I can't remember a single plot point of a book I read in high school.
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Post by: td on August 02, 2009, 05:50:01 PM: BK - have you seen the movie TAKEN? Maggie Grace (Shannon) is in it. It's a better film, and a better performance than THE FOG's remake.
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Post by: TCB on August 02, 2009, 06:01:37 PM: I bought and tried some Greek Gods brand ice cream the other night. It was on sale in the yuppie grocery store that I can't really afford to shop. The flavor I had was not exactly my favorite. It was Honey Pomegranate, which was not my first choice. I wanted the Baklava flavor, but they were sold out.

The other flavor that I purchased I was really offended by the name of it. In fact, I asked to see the manager and when he came over I said that although I understood the homosexuality was often assoicated with the Greeks; that I still felt the name of this flavor was offensive to gay men. That is when the manager pointed out that the flavor was Chocolate Fig.
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Post by: TCB on August 02, 2009, 06:03:22 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on August 02, 2009, 04:57:00 PM
Good evening, I am back home with Callie and Boo. I had a good time last night at the reunion. There was a good turn out and we did this grill your own steak thing that actually worked out great.

Cilla, were you shocked at the number of old people who showed up at your reunion?
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Post by: TCB on August 02, 2009, 06:04:06 PM: Ben, how is Ant doing?
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Post by: TCB on August 02, 2009, 06:04:55 PM: Sam! It is good to see you here. We never seem to be online at the same time.
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Post by: Laura on August 02, 2009, 06:04:55 PM: Ginny, is John off the ventilator yet?
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Post by: Sam on August 02, 2009, 06:05:28 PM: I did not win the lotto.

I did listen to House of Flowers and Two for the See Saw.
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Post by: Sam on August 02, 2009, 06:06:15 PM: How can it be almost 6PM already, ???.
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Post by: Ginny on August 02, 2009, 06:07:26 PM: Quote from: Laura on August 02, 2009, 06:04:55 PM
Ginny, is John off the ventilator yet?

Not yet.
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Post by: Ben on August 02, 2009, 06:07:39 PM: Greetings, all.

We are back from Highland (it's a small town in Ulster County in upstate New York about an hour 20 from Manhattan). We had a very nice time. It was simple and relaxing and we had a very happy time. We took the train from Grand Central and arrived at Poughkeepsie around 12:30. We went with our (Anthony's) cousin to the house. It's a very nice place with three bedrooms and a new kitchen and lots and lots of open space. The property is very rocky (Michael is doing some landscaping to even out the area) but beautiful. After lunch some of us went on a hike. There are a few pictures but I don't have them. If/when I get them I will post one or two. It was a two and a half mile walk through wooded area ending up at the Hudson River. We sat at the river and talked and looked at the sailboats and relaxed. Then we walked back to the car and drove home. Anthony had just woken up from his 2 hour nap as we arrived back at the house. I guess he needed the sleep after the long week on Long Island.

We had a marvelous dinner of steak, burgers, potato salad and a wonderful cucumber salad. We ended the meal with a Snickers Cheese Cake and fresh fruit to make it seem less decadent. We then played games while the three younger ones (one is 10, another is 15 and another is 17) went downstairs to watch Spy Kids 2.

I was worn out by 10:30. Walking that way is completely different from walking in New York City on level ground and going up and down stairs. I fell into bed and slept through until 8am! I'm usually up by 6:15 but it felt great to sleep in.

We had planned on going to the Ulster County Fair today but it rained all day (of course when we got in the car to return to the city it stopped raining) so we just had breakfast and lunch and continued our relaxing day talking and laughing and having a great time.

One set of guests left around 1:30 and we left around 2:30. Traffic was heavy but not terrible and we were home by 5pm.

I have to go to work tomorrow but I have had a wonderful day and a half weekend so I'm ready for the next five days.
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Post by: Sam on August 02, 2009, 06:07:45 PM: Hi TCB
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Post by: Sam on August 02, 2009, 06:09:58 PM: Dear Ben, wonderful weekend.
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Post by: Sam on August 02, 2009, 06:10:59 PM: Dear Cillaliz, glad you had fun.
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Post by: Ben on August 02, 2009, 06:17:02 PM: Quote from: TCB on August 02, 2009, 06:04:06 PM
Ben, how is Ant doing?

TCB, thanks for asking. He's doing OK. It was good for both of us to get away. Although George's death was expected it was still hard. He's watching a DVD right now. He's keeping in touch with Elinor and will go out to Long Island as needed to help her out. He's planning on getting back into his schedule this week, going back to Dance Class and continuing work on his newest project, a Toy Theatre from Pollock's Toy Shop in London. A friend of our bought him one on his last trip to London and he's very excited about building it and putting together sets.

Here is a look at the newest piece.
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Post by: Sam on August 02, 2009, 06:21:07 PM: Finally getting a chance to catch up on paperwork for myself (I'm behind by more than a month). Almost done going through all the stuff I moved over from my dad's place. Sad to say that he kept absolutely zero , absolutely zero, from all the location work he was on. Nada thing. Other things were sad to, but that's stuff for the shrinks couch.
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Post by: Sam on August 02, 2009, 06:24:23 PM: Time to put on Topkapi and then Illya Darling.

Back to paperwork.
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Post by: Sam on August 02, 2009, 06:25:47 PM: Really good happy vibes to everyone for this evening and Monday's approach.
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Post by: Jennifer on August 02, 2009, 06:42:28 PM: Sorry to hear so many DRs are having trouble sleeping. Hope tonight is better!
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Post by: Jennifer on August 02, 2009, 06:43:33 PM: Surprisingly this is the first time i've been online today. And i don't think i was on since yesterday morning.

I just watched Big Brother. And before that the dvd He's Just Not That Into you, which i liked a lot more than i thought i would.
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Post by: Jennifer on August 02, 2009, 06:45:15 PM: I think i am feeling better. Although yesterday i did a lot of stuff and did not tire out until night time when i felt like i'd been drugged. It wasn't a normal tired feeling but rather the extreme fatigue i often get when i take medicine (although i hadn't taken anything).

I felt the same thing this afternoon. And took a nap. When my niece woke up i didn't even know where i was. I was in such a deep sleep (which never happens with me!).
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Post by: Jennifer on August 02, 2009, 06:45:29 PM: Hope DR DakotaCelt had a great wedding!
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Post by: Jennifer on August 02, 2009, 06:49:10 PM: BK, I still watch HEROES as does DR MattH and a few other DRs.

Will you like it? That's hard to say. Is it as good as LOST? IMO, no.

But they are different.

I believe we just finished season 3. I did love it in the beginning. So i'd say watch season 1. If it's not for you you'll know. But i remember season 1 being amazing.

I didn't like the show as much this past season. But maybe that was just me.
But season 1 was very good. So since you already have the dvds watch them.
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Post by: DAW on August 02, 2009, 06:56:31 PM: Greetings from Stone Harbor, New Jersey.

"The Seashore At Its Finest."

:)
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Post by: DAW on August 02, 2009, 06:57:30 PM: The drive down was an ordeal, and I'm exhausted. I'll have to catch up on today's posts tomorrow. A pleasant evening to all!!
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 02, 2009, 07:02:12 PM: Light cues programmed. Board meeting over. I watched the film version of MAN OF LA MANCHA, which I don't hate anymore....but I still don't like it too much.
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 02, 2009, 07:02:36 PM: I am listening to SCENT OF MYSTERY using my BluRay player and it sounds most excellent!
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Post by: TCB on August 02, 2009, 07:12:30 PM: G'night!
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Post by: Michael on August 02, 2009, 07:19:06 PM: This is the first time I had a chance to post today.

I feel better but not 100%. I will see the doctor tomorrow afternoon and go to work but take it easy to strain anything.
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Post by: Michael on August 02, 2009, 07:20:06 PM: I have never seen the series Heroes. From what I heard about it goes up and down in quality of the stories.
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Post by: Michael on August 02, 2009, 07:24:13 PM: I do not watch LOST when it airs. I have been very careful not to read anything about this past season as I don't want it to be spoiled for.

Well I had one situation spoiled. I was reading an article about Dominic Monahan who played Charlie and the article mention another character and his/hers fate. I was really pissed that I read it, but I think it was sort of known that that would be their fate from how the stories were told on the previous season. But still I rather I didn't know
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 02, 2009, 07:51:45 PM: Good Evening!

Whew!
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 02, 2009, 07:54:22 PM: LOL DR JOSE....welcome to August.

Glad you are feeling better DR MICHAEL S.
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 02, 2009, 07:54:36 PM: Listening to Michael Buble.
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 02, 2009, 07:56:33 PM: Quote from: Laura on August 02, 2009, 05:19:58 PM
Great quote, by the way.

Thanks. They cracked me up this morning.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 02, 2009, 08:00:50 PM: The list version:

-Train was scheduled to leave at 10:50am.
-When I left my parents' house, it was running one minute late according to the website.
-When I got to the train station, train 194 was now running 10 minutes later... Then 15 minutes late.
-By the time we got to Washington, DC, Union Station, the conductor thought we would be able to make up some time by cutting short the layover. However, since it was a sold out train, it took a bit longer to get everyone on board.
-Then the air conditioning in my car started not working so well. It wasn't "warm", but you could feel the humidity in the air.
-By the time we pulled into Philly, it was determined that the engine was having some trouble, so we stopped for a couple of minutes there while maintenance checked things out - including the air conditioning.
-About five minutes outside of Philly, we stopped again due to the suspected engine trouble.
-When we pulled into Newark - which is just one(!) stop away from New York Penn Station - we stopped again for another maintenance check, as well as a crew change.
-Eventually, we arrived at Penn Station at 6:30pm... Instead of the scheduled 4:47pm... And since I was supposed to see a friend's show at 8:00... Run, Jojo, Run!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 02, 2009, 08:02:23 PM: PAGE SEVEN SULTRY SUNDAY SUMMER NIGHT DANCE!!!!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 02, 2009, 08:04:40 PM: DR FJL - You could always take a plane to DC, and make it a true whirlwind trip. Take the shuttle down in the morning, see a matinee, then take the shuttle back.

Then again, there's always Chicago or Boston.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 02, 2009, 08:05:38 PM: DR vixmom - Sleep is good. Being able to rest is good. I hope you are able to work more "rest" into your schedule over the coming weeks.
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 02, 2009, 08:05:57 PM: Quote from: TCB on August 02, 2009, 06:03:22 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on August 02, 2009, 04:57:00 PM
Good evening, I am back home with Callie and Boo. I had a good time last night at the reunion. There was a good turn out and we did this grill your own steak thing that actually worked out great.

Cilla, were you shocked at the number of old people who showed up at your reunion?

A couple surprised me. We have reunions every 5 years, so there weren't too many big surprises.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 02, 2009, 08:06:20 PM: DR TCB - wah, wah, waaaahhh ;)
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 02, 2009, 08:08:26 PM: Quote from: Sam on August 02, 2009, 06:10:59 PM
Dear Cillaliz, glad you had fun.

Thanks Sam. It was a nice mix of the class reunion, time with my parents and seeing an old family friend who was in town for a couple days.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 02, 2009, 08:08:30 PM: bk - As for "Heroes" - I run hot and cold on it. I'll watch it if I happen to be home when it's on, but it's not on my "Must See" list. And, as others have mentioned, the second season seemed to stray a bit, then things started to come together again.
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Post by: FJL on August 02, 2009, 08:09:14 PM: Jose - A manufactured whirlwind trip? Hmmm....
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 02, 2009, 08:10:27 PM: DR Michael S - If I were you, I would have stopped reading any article or interview with any member of the cast of "Lost". There's no way "Lost" would not come up in an interview with any member of that cast.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 02, 2009, 08:11:22 PM: Quote from: FJL on August 02, 2009, 08:09:14 PM
Jose - A manufactured whirlwind trip? Hmmm....

Fred - Not necessarily. But if a situation needs to be "created", so be it. ;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 02, 2009, 08:14:54 PM: I may watch tonight's episode of "True Blood" before I go to bed, but I really should get to bed sooner rather than later since I'm heading back to Lancaster in the morning for the day. And after the past 48 hours, I have a feeling that getting out bed about seven hours from now, is not going to be an easy task.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 02, 2009, 08:17:17 PM: Quote from: bk on August 02, 2009, 02:56:51 PM
Did I miss the post in answer to my question about Heroes?

I forgot to answer. I don't think you'll like it. The first half of the first season is fun and builds to a wonderfully tense confrontation. The second half of the first season repeats many of the formulas of the first half so it seems repetitive. Even fans of the show admit that season two was a distinct letdown.
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 02, 2009, 08:19:22 PM: VIBES TO ALL WHO NEED THEM~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: Matt H. on August 02, 2009, 08:22:27 PM: I watched all of the KAGEMUSHA bonus features to begin my evening by finishing up today's work project. There was a 41+ minute TV documentary on the making of the film, one in a series of these programs made near the end of his life (called IT'S WONDERFUL TO CREATE). I really enjoyed that.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 02, 2009, 08:25:36 PM: Next, I picked off the shelf a movie I always enjoy revisiting. I had seen bits and pieces of it on one of the HBO channels, so I was reminded I wanted to watch the whole thing again:

THE RIVER WILD. I think it's one of the best action-adventure movies made in the last 15 years.

This was one of the earliest DVD releases, and yet the transfer still looks pretty damn good. I'd LOVE to see this on Blu-ray.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 02, 2009, 08:26:14 PM: Oh...

So, after I caught the train uptown to my apartment, changed clothes, and then headed back down to Times Square and over the West Bank Cafe, then downstairs to the Laurie Beechman Theatre to attend tonight's installment of "Ryan Raftery & Friends: A Solo Act". Yes, the same Ryan Raftery from What If?

He sings. He monologizes (?). He even dances. But, most of all, he actually made me laugh. A couple of times. :)

I'm a bit hesitant to talk about his act just in case any other DRs may happen to catch his show sometime in the future. There are just too many bits - and good ones at that! - and I don't want to spoil it for anyone. However...

I guess I could say that he covers the divas: Celine, Whitney, Carrie Underwood and Tina Turner. He shares some memories from his childhood, from his time in rehab, from his trip to the Mid-East, and his time at sleep-away camp. Oh, and there's an urn on the piano containing the ashes of his father.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 02, 2009, 08:28:12 PM: Then I watched tonight's very exciting episode of TRUE BLOOD. I can't wait for that smarmy preacher to get taken care of by the vampires or anyone else (Sookie maybe or Jason?) who can get hands on him!
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Post by: td on August 02, 2009, 08:33:53 PM: Off to watch tonight's episode of TRUE BLOOD; 11:30's always a better time for me. . .
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 02, 2009, 08:44:03 PM: Quote from: td on August 02, 2009, 08:33:53 PM
Off to watch tonight's episode of TRUE BLOOD; 11:30's always a better time for me. . .

...Or maybe I'll just stay up another hour... My alarms are already set...
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Post by: Matt H. on August 02, 2009, 08:54:12 PM: I'm heading downstairs to bed now.

Good night!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 02, 2009, 08:57:56 PM: ...Or I may just get ready for bed...

Goodnight.
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Post by: Kerry on August 02, 2009, 10:18:59 PM: Quote from: TCB on August 02, 2009, 06:01:37 PM
The other flavor that I purchased I was really offended by the name of it. In fact, I asked to see the manager and when he came over I said that although I understood the homosexuality was often assoicated with the Greeks; that I still felt the name of this flavor was offensive to gay men. That is when the manager pointed out that the flavor was Chocolate Fig.

LOL! Grocery shopping with you must be a riot!!
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Post by: Sam on August 02, 2009, 10:47:53 PM: Good night everyone.

Till tomorrow.
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Post by: bk on August 02, 2009, 10:59:57 PM: Quote from: td on August 02, 2009, 05:50:01 PM
BK - have you seen the movie TAKEN? Maggie Grace (Shannon) is in it. It's a better film, and a better performance than THE FOG's remake.

I knew she looked familiar - now I know why.
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Post by: bk on August 02, 2009, 11:03:19 PM: I had some barbecue for dinner, and have been doing a lot of proofing and writing. Book has been sent to publisher, so that's all finally done. Liner notes are not only done, but I've proofed the booklet and inlay card and those have been sent for approvals. In other words, I haven't stopped since I got up this morning.
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Post by: bk on August 02, 2009, 11:50:33 PM: I'm going to give you dear, dear people out there in the dark your advance pre-preorder information on the new Kritzerland title at midnight. Because it turned into a two CD set, I insured that it was going to sell out quickly, and, in fact, outside of dealers, we will only have less than two hundred to sell.
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Post by: FJL on August 02, 2009, 11:55:14 PM: What am i still doing up?

Good night!