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Title: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: bk on August 19, 2009, 12:16:30 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes had a sandwich vibe, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're currently eating a sandwich and singing the Duke of Earl.
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Post by: bk on August 19, 2009, 12:17:07 AM
And the word of the day is: FURBELOW!
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Post by: Sam on August 19, 2009, 02:44:07 AM
Good morning everyone.

Vibes for a great Wednesday.
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Post by: Ben on August 19, 2009, 02:47:17 AM
Last night Larry said:

 Re: TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT
« Reply #208 on: August 18, 2009, 10:16:22 PM » 

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

God in heaven! Thunder, lightning and a real storm with pouring rain. It's really noisy outside! I thought the rain was tomorrow.


Well, I must have been sound asleep since I didn't hear a thing. I suppose my husband will ask me at lunch this afternoon if I heard anything and I will say "no, dear, I didn't. I guess I slept through it"

Aren't domestic conversations fun?
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Post by: Ben on August 19, 2009, 02:48:23 AM
It's 5:34 and I'm here alone finishing my oatmeal with blackberries and raspberries and a cup of coffee.

Sam was here when I signed on but now she's gone.

And now I'm gone.

Bye.
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Post by: DAW on August 19, 2009, 02:49:55 AM
Thanks, Laura DR!    :)
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Post by: Michael on August 19, 2009, 04:45:31 AM
CATCHING UP POSTS #1

THANK YOU DR JANE

MY HIP IS A LOT BETTER. SEEING MY DOC TODAY
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Post by: Michael on August 19, 2009, 04:46:18 AM
CATCHING UP POSTS #2

DR TD

SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF  YOUR UNCLE
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Post by: Michael on August 19, 2009, 04:47:05 AM
CATCHING UP POSTS #3

DR GINNY THANKS FOR POSTING THE OBIT.
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Post by: Michael on August 19, 2009, 04:48:06 AM
HURRICANE BILL MIGHT BE ON ITS WAY TO FLORIDA
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Post by: Michael on August 19, 2009, 04:50:55 AM
FROM YESTERDAY

Quote
Quote from: TCB on August 18, 2009, 07:27:21 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on August 18, 2009, 07:21:33 PM
Well, jury duty was ok.  I did make it to the panel after one person was excused.  They asked me quite a few questions and it was pretty clear to me that the defense lawyer (insurance co. for the school that was being sued for not protecting Native American siblings from being assaulted) did not want me on the jury. So I was struck in the final cut




LOL!  I thought you wrote, "after one person was executed."


that would be a hung juror (hanged actually, but doesn't sound as good)

HOW HUNG WAS HE?
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Post by: Michael on August 19, 2009, 04:51:52 AM
BK

PLEASE HOLD A COPY OF MINSKY CD FOR ME. I WILL DO PAYPAL TONIGHT
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Post by: FJL on August 19, 2009, 05:08:51 AM
Strength to td and his family
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Post by: Ginny on August 19, 2009, 05:09:40 AM
Wednesday morning greetings.  I would have liked to sleep later this morning, but, alas, it was not to be.

Vibes to Jayson for his procedure.
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 19, 2009, 05:27:36 AM
Thoughts to DR GINNY and DH RICHARD for today and tomorrow.

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Post by: Jrand73 on August 19, 2009, 05:27:45 AM
It is Wednesday.
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Post by: Ben on August 19, 2009, 05:28:43 AM
Jose, I bookmarked that site from yesterday (mentally stimulating diversions). Lots of fun, more than I imagined.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 19, 2009, 05:43:35 AM
Good morning, all! I really did this bookcase salvage backwards and now I have to live with it. I should have checked with George about his schedule before setting up a date with the super's grandson. So, I think this will become a 4-part project instead of 3. When the kid (he has a name; it's Serbian and I really don't know how to spell it!) gets here around 11, I think I will have him pull all the books down from the top of the bookcase and decide if I will keep or ship. I have the storage boxes all sitting here ready to go. Then, I guess next week, just before Geroge does the bookcases, I'll have the grandson  come back and help me take all the music and books off the shelves and stack them on the little space left. Then, after George has done his mighty handyman work, I'll have the grandson come back and help me put everything back. I hope George's recovery is quick. I do not cope in chaos and disorder. I'm hoping, too, that George can do the work on Tuesday, since it's a McGlinnventory day for me, I can give him my spare keys and get out of the way.

And that's my life for the time being. Of course, with my luck, the grandson flies back to Serbia tomorrow and I've lost my help. On the positive side, I am getting back to my usual sleeping pattern before the who megillah began, and that's really good.

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Post by: Ginny on August 19, 2009, 05:48:46 AM
Thanks, DR JRand.
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Post by: Ginny on August 19, 2009, 05:55:45 AM
Now, here's a nice way to wake up:

Central Pastry (http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/the-sweet-taste-of-success-central-pastry-celebrates-60th-254684.html)

Don't drool on your keyboard, DR Elmore!
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Post by: Druxy on August 19, 2009, 06:18:30 AM
Here's a technical question for BK...or anybody else who can answer it.

If you see a film clip that you like on, say YouTube, is there any way that you can download it, so that you have it on your own computer?

I have a Mac.

Thanks.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on August 19, 2009, 06:19:57 AM
And the word of the day is: FURBELOW!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  TAKE 10 TERRIFIC GIRLS(BUT ONLY 9 COSTUMES)
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Post by: Kerry on August 19, 2009, 06:27:10 AM
Good morning on this cool morning (for now, anyway--Sugar and i enjoyed our lovely and cool walk.  Since i awakened long before I intended to, it proved to be a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the morning. 

I have a few friends who need some serious vibes.  Please send them your best hugs an good thoughts!  I appreciate it immensely!

Love to all, dear friends.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2009, 06:34:56 AM
Good morning!

Another typical August day with a chance for showers but temps in the high 80s. It was 92 yesterday, and it wouldn't surprise me if it got that high today either.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2009, 06:37:04 AM
I had a really strange, uncomfortable night of sleep, but I've resigned myself to this kind of night until I get some answers about my condition. I decided I'd take today as a day of rest without trying to do anything or go anywhere.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2009, 06:39:36 AM
I got a call from the rehabilitation facility at the hospital. My doctor has suggested physical therapy, and I'm scheduled for Monday morning. I'm not sure this is necessary, but I guess it can be canceled if the MRI results suggest something else is wrong.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2009, 06:41:17 AM
I have two TV box sets waiting for review: SONS OF ANARCHY (Blu-ray) and THE UNTOUCHABLES - Season 3, Volume 1. I will only do the former if no other reviewer at my worksite wants it. The latter is next on the agenda otherwise.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2009, 06:46:29 AM
On TV Tonight!™

ABC - WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE?, PRIMETIME: CRIME
NBC - AMERICA'S GOT TALENT
FOX - MOMENT OF TRUTH
BRA - TOP CHEF (season six premiere)
FOOD - DINNER: IMPOSSIBLE
SYFY - GHOST HUNTERS
TNT - LEVERAGE, DARK BLUE
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: elmore3003 on August 19, 2009, 06:48:42 AM
Now, here's a nice way to wake up:

Central Pastry (http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/the-sweet-taste-of-success-central-pastry-celebrates-60th-254684.html)

Don't drool on your keyboard, DR Elmore!

I also love Milton's Donuts! Great cinnamon twists.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 19, 2009, 06:50:57 AM
The Middletown Journal, alas! I remember the good old days when it took more than 15 minutes to get through it. Now it's a rag.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Charles Pogue on August 19, 2009, 07:04:37 AM
And the word of the day is: FURBELOW!

Is it an old nautical term, as in:  "Watch out!  Fur Below!"
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on August 19, 2009, 07:08:49 AM
BK-

Did You Get My Minsky Order?
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Post by: td on August 19, 2009, 07:15:05 AM
Thank you DRs for all the condolences messages.

In the News of the Weird category, another family member passed away on Monday (actually a cousin-in-law's brother) and both he and our secret-keeper will be laid out at the same funeral home tonight only. . .
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Post by: Jennifer on August 19, 2009, 07:17:14 AM
DR MattH glad you found the MRI a breeze. Did you find the noise loud? WEre you shoved in a coffin type MRI?
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Post by: Ginny on August 19, 2009, 07:41:13 AM
DR td - additional condolences to your extended family.  Funeral home night for us, too.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2009, 07:49:07 AM
DR MattH glad you found the MRI a breeze. Did you find the noise loud? WEre you shoved in a coffin type MRI?

The ear plugs were an enormous help (they had their own so I didn't have to use what I brought). The noise level was pretty much what I expected - no better or worse than I thought it'd be. Yes, it was a coffin-type MRI machine, but I was only put in up to my waist.
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Post by: JMK on August 19, 2009, 07:54:20 AM
My MRI was more of a rectangle thing (the opening was not curved).  The sound was unbearable.

BK, at the risk of inviting the wrath of other Lost-ophiles, I'm completely with you on Daniel Faraday.  Betsy will concur I have been complaining about the actor and his speaking style from his first appearance.  I just want to slap him.  So sue me.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2009, 08:02:57 AM
My MRI was more of a rectangle thing (the opening was not curved).  The sound was unbearable.

BK, at the risk of inviting the wrath of other Lost-ophiles, I'm completely with you on Daniel Faraday.  Betsy will concur I have been complaining about the actor and his speaking style from his first appearance.  I just want to slap him.  So sue me.

I was struggling with such sharp aching in my arm and trying to stay still that I think an atom bomb could have exploded outside, and I wouldn't have heard it. I was SO focused on not moving so I could get out of there and massage my aching arm.

I LOVE Jeremy Davies as Daniel Faraday, so there you are.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2009, 08:04:55 AM
I think I'll head downstairs now and see if I can't clean the den. During this almost month-long excursion into pain, my cleaning routine has been completely disrupted. It'd be nice to clean the room where I spend the vast majority of my time each day.

WBBL
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Post by: DAW on August 19, 2009, 08:09:14 AM
Thanks for the well wishes for my DH.  Test completed.  Now we just have to wait for the results.
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Post by: DAW on August 19, 2009, 08:10:44 AM
***ASSORTED VIBES***
for assorted friends of DR Kerry!!!!!
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Post by: DAW on August 19, 2009, 08:11:35 AM
***VIBES OF COMFORT AND FORTITUDE***
for the families of DRs Ginny and td!!!!!
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 19, 2009, 08:29:46 AM
Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And I'm doing laundry.
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Post by: td on August 19, 2009, 08:34:18 AM
I love Jeremy Davies, too.  So there you are, too.  Horse racing.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2009, 08:39:03 AM
I love Jeremy Davies, too.  So there you are, too.  Horse racing.


Me, three.

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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 19, 2009, 08:41:43 AM
On TV Tonight!™

ABC - WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE?, PRIMETIME: CRIME
NBC - AMERICA'S GOT TALENT
FOX - MOMENT OF TRUTH
BRA - TOP CHEF (season six premiere)
FOOD - DINNER: IMPOSSIBLE
SYFY - GHOST HUNTERS
TNT - LEVERAGE, DARK BLUE

And as for tonight's line-up on Bravo:
-The season premiere of "Top Chef: Las Vegas" will be running from 9:00p-10:15p
-The season finale of "Top Chef Masters" will run from 10:15p-11:15p

Check and adjust your DVRs/TiVos accordingly should you so desire.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 19, 2009, 08:43:15 AM
All Times Eastern Daylight Time.
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Post by: td on August 19, 2009, 08:43:17 AM
I'm not too fond of Allan Hyde's performance in TRUE BLOOD, though.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 19, 2009, 08:43:30 AM
And me, four!
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Post by: JMK on August 19, 2009, 09:16:51 AM
Yeah, well, BK's vote counts for INFINITY so nyah, nyah, nyah.  ;)

Facebook strikes again department:  I have been hired for a writing assignment by a company based in Sweden, which got me to thinking of a wonderful exchange student we had when I was quite young (she was hosted by one of my sisters, who was then a senior in high school).  Eva was a typical gorgeous Swedish blonde, smoked (which was unheard of in those days for a 17 year old), and had been schooled for part of her life in GB, so she had this marvelous mix of a Swedish and English accent.  I just had a huge, huge crush on her.  So signing this writing contract got me to thinking about her, and I just checked on Facebook, and lo and behold, there she was!  So I've "Friended" her and sent her a message, hopefully she'll write back.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 19, 2009, 09:21:32 AM
The super's 26 year-old grandson, Dragan Petrov, is my new hero. Within two hours we had the bookcases unloaded, and, because he is really really really strong, he had pushed the bookcases back against the wall and moved my CD shelves back to fit againt the no-longer-leaning shelves. When George comes in, all he needs to do is find the boards inside the walls, and bolt the shelves to them. I've got around eight cartons of things to send to Miami University next week and I am a very happy camper at the moment.  Of course I am living in chaos now, but I am happy the task is accomplished.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 19, 2009, 09:22:20 AM
Yeah, well, BK's vote counts for INFINITY so nyah, nyah, nyah.  ;)

Facebook strikes again department:  I have been hired for a writing assignment by a company based in Sweden, which got me to thinking of a wonderful exchange student we had when I was quite young (she was hosted by one of my sisters, who was then a senior in high school).  Eva was a typical gorgeous Swedish blonde, smoked (which was unheard of in those days for a 17 year old), and had been schooled for part of her life in GB, so she had this marvelous mix of a Swedish and English accent.  I just had a huge, huge crush on her.  So signing this writing contract got me to thinking about her, and I just checked on Facebook, and lo and behold, there she was!  So I've "Friended" her and sent her a message, hopefully she'll write back.

And is that why you and Betsy have separate computers?

;)
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Post by: bk on August 19, 2009, 09:23:47 AM
Arnold M. Brockman, yes, got your order and a LOT of others, as well, which was a nice way to wake up.  CDs are supposedly arriving this morning.  The morning deliveries usually get here by nine-thirty.
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Post by: JMK on August 19, 2009, 09:24:36 AM
Yeah, well, BK's vote counts for INFINITY so nyah, nyah, nyah.  ;)

Facebook strikes again department:  I have been hired for a writing assignment by a company based in Sweden, which got me to thinking of a wonderful exchange student we had when I was quite young (she was hosted by one of my sisters, who was then a senior in high school).  Eva was a typical gorgeous Swedish blonde, smoked (which was unheard of in those days for a 17 year old), and had been schooled for part of her life in GB, so she had this marvelous mix of a Swedish and English accent.  I just had a huge, huge crush on her.  So signing this writing contract got me to thinking about her, and I just checked on Facebook, and lo and behold, there she was!  So I've "Friended" her and sent her a message, hopefully she'll write back.

And is that why you and Betsy have separate computers?

;)

Well, Betsy's my friend on FB, too, so she'll be able to supervise.  :)
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Post by: bk on August 19, 2009, 09:24:36 AM
And I'm up and it's overcast, and I cannot do the jog until CDs arrive, at which time I will do the jog, then pick up tapes, then package CDs, although I may reverse the order.
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Post by: JMK on August 19, 2009, 09:25:13 AM
And I'm up and it's overcast, and I cannot do the jog until CDs arrive, at which time I will do the jog, then pick up tapes, then package CDs, although I may reverse the order.

Wouldn't that mean you'd have to re-address all the packages?

(Think about it.....).    :o
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Post by: Jennifer on August 19, 2009, 09:29:33 AM
My MRI was more of a rectangle thing (the opening was not curved).  The sound was unbearable.

BK, at the risk of inviting the wrath of other Lost-ophiles, I'm completely with you on Daniel Faraday.  Betsy will concur I have been complaining about the actor and his speaking style from his first appearance.  I just want to slap him.  So sue me.

I also found the sound unbearable, although i really cannot remember what type of ear plug device i had. But i am also claustrophobic. So to me i was struggling a lot with that. I think i had to be in for at least 30 minutes. ANd i was in the whole way.

re: LOST. I love Daniel faraday!
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Post by: Jennifer on August 19, 2009, 09:31:01 AM
And as for tonight's line-up on Bravo:
-The season premiere of "Top Chef: Las Vegas" will be running from 9:00p-10:15p
-The season finale of "Top Chef Masters" will run from 10:15p-11:15p

Check and adjust your DVRs/TiVos accordingly should you so desire.

I am sad there is no listing for Top Chef Las Vegas on Food Network (canada). Last season they showed it at the same time as Bravo. Maybe this season they are waiting for other shows to end and will show it in september. :(

I know here Project Runway season 6 only starts sept 12 (a saturday??).
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 19, 2009, 09:35:27 AM
DR elmore - Wonderful news, indeed, DR elmore!
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 19, 2009, 09:36:01 AM
I am working on my Act Three lines.....whew!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 19, 2009, 09:37:19 AM
Another :(

Don Hewitt, Creator of ‘60 Minutes,’ Dies at 86 (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/20/business/media/20hewitt.html?_r=1&src=twt&twt=nytimesarts)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 19, 2009, 09:38:50 AM
I am working on my Act Three lines.....whew!

I was in Arsenic & Old Lace when I was in high school.

I was Mr. Witherspoon.

:)

*It's amazing just how many things you can do between the start of the show and almost-the-end of the show. ;)
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Post by: td on August 19, 2009, 09:43:36 AM
Some very interesting new titles have been added to Warner Archive (I'm looking forward to Hammer's SHE):
http://www.wbshop.com/New-Releases/ARCHIVENEW,default,sc.html?psortb1=name-sort&psortd1=1&sz=42 (http://www.wbshop.com/New-Releases/ARCHIVENEW,default,sc.html?psortb1=name-sort&psortd1=1&sz=42)
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 19, 2009, 09:50:04 AM
I am working on my Act Three lines.....whew!

I was in Arsenic & Old Lace when I was in high school.

I was Mr. Witherspoon.

:)

*It's amazing just how many things you can do between the start of the show and almost-the-end of the show. ;)

I had the same role in 1971 in summer theatre!
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Post by: Ginny on August 19, 2009, 09:55:40 AM
Arsenic and Old Lace:  I was Aunt Martha in high school.

We could do an entire HHW production!
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Post by: DAW on August 19, 2009, 10:08:33 AM
although I may reverse the order.

You and Gene Wilder!      :)
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on August 19, 2009, 10:09:33 AM
TD

Sorry For Your Loss
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Post by: DAW on August 19, 2009, 10:09:39 AM
We could do an entire HHW production!

Can I play one of the stiffs buried in the basement?       :)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 19, 2009, 10:14:42 AM
If I may get political for a post.. Well, for 1:17....

GO BARNEY FRANK!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYlZiWK2Iy8)
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Post by: DAW on August 19, 2009, 10:15:10 AM
Requesting advice: 

I'm a glutton for punishment.  After bk's "review" of Endless Love, as well as the other DR comments, I had to see for myself.  So I bought a very cheap used VHS copy from an Amazon Marketplace seller.  It just arrived - in about 25 pieces.  No way that the cassette will insert into my VHS player.  So what would you do in this situation?  It wasn't a lot of money, so not worth any huge hassle.  But do I contact the seller and ask for my money back?  They didn't use bubble wrap in packaging it.
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Post by: DAW on August 19, 2009, 10:17:04 AM
DR JoseSPiano, those "Haters," "Birthers," and "Deathers" are really scaring me!          :P

It's almost like Buffy the Vampire Slayer but in real life            :-\
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Post by: JMK on August 19, 2009, 10:20:14 AM
Requesting advice: 

I'm a glutton for punishment.  After bk's "review" of Endless Love, as well as the other DR comments, I had to see for myself.  So I bought a very cheap used VHS copy from an Amazon Marketplace seller.  It just arrived - in about 25 pieces.  No way that the cassette will insert into my VHS player.  So what would you do in this situation?  It wasn't a lot of money, so not worth any huge hassle.  But do I contact the seller and ask for my money back?  They didn't use bubble wrap in packaging it.

Absolutely--you paid for something and it arrived damaged.  Take a picture with your cell phone or something and attach it to your email.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on August 19, 2009, 10:25:23 AM
And the word of the day is: FURBELOW!

Ladies lacking furbelow can always wear a merkin.

der Brucer
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 19, 2009, 10:30:23 AM
Requesting advice: 

I'm a glutton for punishment.  After bk's "review" of Endless Love, as well as the other DR comments, I had to see for myself.  So I bought a very cheap used VHS copy from an Amazon Marketplace seller.  It just arrived - in about 25 pieces.  No way that the cassette will insert into my VHS player.  So what would you do in this situation?  It wasn't a lot of money, so not worth any huge hassle.  But do I contact the seller and ask for my money back?  They didn't use bubble wrap in packaging it.

Did you get what you paid for? Of course you demand a refund!
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: elmore3003 on August 19, 2009, 10:34:14 AM
If I may get political for a post.. Well, for 1:17....

GO BARNEY FRANK!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYlZiWK2Iy8)

I love Barney Frank!

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Post by: Ginny on August 19, 2009, 10:43:43 AM
The Middletown Journal, alas! I remember the good old days when it took more than 15 minutes to get through it. Now it's a rag.

Here's an item from today's Sound Off (anonymous voicemails transcribed on the opinion page):

On Saturday, I attended an evening with Christine Andreas, sponsored by the Middletown Lyris Theatre.  I think most of Middletown would have enjoyed this evening very much.  You missed a wonderful performance.  Maybe if she comes back - if she will grace your presence - more people could attend this wonderful evening.

Sounds to me like they had a small crowd.  Which we both know, DR Elmore, can easily get swallowed up in the Dave Finkelman Auditorium.  How depressing.
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Post by: MBarnum on August 19, 2009, 10:57:11 AM
Requesting advice: 

I'm a glutton for punishment.  After bk's "review" of Endless Love, as well as the other DR comments, I had to see for myself.  So I bought a very cheap used VHS copy from an Amazon Marketplace seller.  It just arrived - in about 25 pieces.  No way that the cassette will insert into my VHS player.  So what would you do in this situation?  It wasn't a lot of money, so not worth any huge hassle.  But do I contact the seller and ask for my money back?  They didn't use bubble wrap in packaging it.


From the sounds of it DAW, luck smiled on you.
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Post by: MBarnum on August 19, 2009, 10:57:39 AM
Good vibes all around!!!
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Post by: DAW on August 19, 2009, 11:17:49 AM
Thanks for the advice, folks!  Have taken a digital picture, and I will contact the seller.  Although DR MBarnum may well be right.     :)
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 19, 2009, 11:35:35 AM
The Middletown Journal, alas! I remember the good old days when it took more than 15 minutes to get through it. Now it's a rag.

Here's an item from today's Sound Off (anonymous voicemails transcribed on the opinion page):

On Saturday, I attended an evening with Christine Andreas, sponsored by the Middletown Lyris Theatre.  I think most of Middletown would have enjoyed this evening very much.  You missed a wonderful performance.  Maybe if she comes back - if she will grace your presence - more people could attend this wonderful evening.

Sounds to me like they had a small crowd.  Which we both know, DR Elmore, can easily get swallowed up in the Dave Finkelman Auditorium.  How depressing.

Poor Middletown Lyric Theatre! When the Armco general offices were there, there was a bit of a cultured city in Middletown. I rememember when PIRATES OF PENZANCE and other productions could fill that auditorium several times.  When Armco moved out, all semblance of sophistication left that burg, except for the few intelligent friends I have who still live there.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2009, 11:36:51 AM
We could do an entire HHW production!

Can I play one of the stiffs buried in the basement?       :)


Would you not prefer a part that wasn't typecasting?






:D
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 19, 2009, 11:37:00 AM
No money in the post today. I was praying for a big check's arrival.

Damn damn double damn!
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 19, 2009, 11:39:43 AM
Evil Paul seems to be back on AS THE WORLD TURNS. I'm still boggled by his quick recovery from holding an exploding bomb and going through brain surgery without having his head shaved, shwing signs of trauma, or being hospitalized longer than a week. I need his drugs.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 19, 2009, 11:41:12 AM
Arsenic and Old Lace:  I was Aunt Martha in high school.

We could do an entire HHW production!

I played Mortimer in an October 1975 production by the Naples Little Theater, Naples, Italy.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: DakotaCelt on August 19, 2009, 11:47:59 AM
Greetings one and all...

I am sneaking onto a computer into one of the branch libraries.

I am still alive but I have no access to a computer at home. I am holding off getting a new one until after the beginning of september to get Win7. I am not a fan of Vista. It is driving me a bit nuts not having a computer at home but I will survive. I have been busy studying for my GRE. I am taking that test in October. The Verbal section is coming along nicely, however, math is another matter.

I did survive my wedding day and if it is quiet when I get back to my desk, I can post a few pictures. I am glad it was not a horridly hot day. My dress was warm enough. I danced my poor feet off and they were sore and swollen for several days. It was nice to see a lot of people including some cousins I had not seen in a long time.

I was not amused that the organist backed out before the wedding and I was wishing that Jose was closer than NYC.

Work has been nutty and we have been short staffed. The students I have had this summer worked their tails off and we got a lot of shifting and inventory work done.

I send vibes to each and every one of you and I hope elmore if feeling better.

I did have a funny dream before the wedding, however, I had this dream that HHW was being tapped for a broadway musical... BK and Elmore were doing teh choreography!

I do have a question for the techie types...

I have an antenna for my digital telly... How do I get my VCR to tape the last two weeks of Guiding light for my research project.?

Answer can be sent by facebook
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Post by: DakotaCelt on August 19, 2009, 11:49:16 AM
If I may get political for a post.. Well, for 1:17....

GO BARNEY FRANK!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYlZiWK2Iy8)

I applaud him also.

I love Barney Frank!


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Post by: DakotaCelt on August 19, 2009, 11:50:40 AM
Another question... If anyone has a dvr would they be willing to record the last few weeks of GL?
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Post by: Jane on August 19, 2009, 11:51:18 AM
Hi Dakota. 

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR MARRIAGE! :)

Did you go on a honeymoon?
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: DakotaCelt on August 19, 2009, 11:51:27 AM
I am also busy battling the GRad school here becuase they misplaced my paper work. I intend on reapplying just to spite the fools...

Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Jane on August 19, 2009, 11:52:25 AM
Thank you DRs for all the condolences messages.

In the News of the Weird category, another family member passed away on Monday (actually a cousin-in-law's brother) and both he and our secret-keeper will be laid out at the same funeral home tonight only. . .

Oh my.  Condolences on your double loss.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: DakotaCelt on August 19, 2009, 11:52:50 AM
Thank you Jane..  :)

We are waiting until next summer and then go visit some freinds of his in the Bay area.  I already have destinations planned out: Amoeba and City Lights!

They are taking odds on how long it will take to get me out of City Lights....

We are thinking of gong to Chinatown and Rasputin.
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Post by: DakotaCelt on August 19, 2009, 11:53:52 AM
my condolences TD
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Post by: Jane on August 19, 2009, 11:54:52 AM
Yeah, well, BK's vote counts for INFINITY so nyah, nyah, nyah.  ;)

Facebook strikes again department:  I have been hired for a writing assignment by a company based in Sweden, which got me to thinking of a wonderful exchange student we had when I was quite young (she was hosted by one of my sisters, who was then a senior in high school).  Eva was a typical gorgeous Swedish blonde, smoked (which was unheard of in those days for a 17 year old), and had been schooled for part of her life in GB, so she had this marvelous mix of a Swedish and English accent.  I just had a huge, huge crush on her.  So signing this writing contract got me to thinking about her, and I just checked on Facebook, and lo and behold, there she was!  So I've "Friended" her and sent her a message, hopefully she'll write back.

And is that why you and Betsy have separate computers?

;)

;D
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Post by: Jane on August 19, 2009, 11:55:38 AM
Test result vibes for Jayson!!!
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Post by: Jane on August 19, 2009, 12:01:33 PM
DR Dakota, after reading your danced your feet swollen :) waiting for the honeymoon was a good idea. 

Vibes the grad school papers are sorted out.
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Post by: Jane on August 19, 2009, 12:01:51 PM
BIG CHECK ARRIVAL VIBES FOR DR ELMORE!!!!
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Post by: Jane on August 19, 2009, 12:02:40 PM
DR DAW, fortunately we noticed the problem with THE CLOSER in time to set it to record last night’s episode.  I’m sorry you missed it, be sure to catch the rerun of “Smells Like Murder”.   Until last night I missed the name of the gal, Sosie Bacon,  playing Brenda’s niece.
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Post by: Jane on August 19, 2009, 12:08:51 PM
DR Kerry, SERIOUS VIBES FOR YOUR FRIENDS!
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Post by: DAW on August 19, 2009, 12:08:52 PM
Thanks and thanks, DR Jane!!!   :)
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Post by: JMK on August 19, 2009, 12:12:18 PM
The Middletown Journal, alas! I remember the good old days when it took more than 15 minutes to get through it. Now it's a rag.

Here's an item from today's Sound Off (anonymous voicemails transcribed on the opinion page):

On Saturday, I attended an evening with Christine Andreas, sponsored by the Middletown Lyris Theatre.  I think most of Middletown would have enjoyed this evening very much.  You missed a wonderful performance.  Maybe if she comes back - if she will grace your presence - more people could attend this wonderful evening.

Sounds to me like they had a small crowd.  Which we both know, DR Elmore, can easily get swallowed up in the Dave Finkelman Auditorium.  How depressing.

I thought you had typed "DR Elmore can easily get swallowed up in the Dave Finkelman Auditorium," which made me wonder where MBarnum was.

(Just a joke, only a joke, keep moving along.....)
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Post by: Laura on August 19, 2009, 12:14:07 PM
My camera broke today.
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Post by: Ginny on August 19, 2009, 12:19:59 PM
My camera broke today.

Oh, NO!
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Post by: Ginny on August 19, 2009, 12:20:58 PM
Hi, DR (Mrs) DakotaCelt!
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Post by: George on August 19, 2009, 12:22:31 PM
Hello, Dakota!!!  Welcome back...if only for a moment. ;D
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: JMK on August 19, 2009, 12:28:00 PM
My camera broke today.

Did you take a picture of it?

 ;D
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Post by: JMK on August 19, 2009, 12:30:50 PM
I am inundated with various opera and ballet Blu-rays which I must review.  I actually liked the ballet I just watched, La Fille Mal Gardee, so my brain must be getting soft.  ;)
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Post by: JMK on August 19, 2009, 12:31:19 PM
I think this must be the universe's way of shoving a little culture down my throat.  (Not a euphemism).
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: George on August 19, 2009, 12:33:35 PM
Here's a technical question for BK...or anybody else who can answer it.

If you see a film clip that you like on, say YouTube, is there any way that you can download it, so that you have it on your own computer?

I have a Mac.

Thanks.

Go to keepvid.com (http://keepvid.com/) and enter the YouTube URL in the box at the top.  It'll give you the option to download as a flash video file (.flv extention) or an MP4, which can play in Quicktime and is better in quality.  You'll need a flash video player for your computer for the .flv files...click on the link on keepvid.com for the free .flv player.  It's free and I've never had any trouble with it. :)
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: George on August 19, 2009, 12:34:03 PM
I love Jeremy Davies, too.  So there you are, too.  Horse racing.

I just like the actor...if you know what I'm sayin'. ;)
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: George on August 19, 2009, 12:34:37 PM
The super's 26 year-old grandson, Dragan Petrov, is my new hero. Within two hours we had the bookcases unloaded, and, because he is really really really strong, he had pushed the bookcases back against the wall and moved my CD shelves back to fit againt the no-longer-leaning shelves. When George comes in, all he needs to do is find the boards inside the walls, and bolt the shelves to them. I've got around eight cartons of things to send to Miami University next week and I am a very happy camper at the moment.  Of course I am living in chaos now, but I am happy the task is accomplished.

What...no pictures??
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: George on August 19, 2009, 12:35:10 PM
Arsenic and Old Lace:  I was Aunt Martha in high school.

We could do an entire HHW production!

I actually was cast as one of the police officers, but backed out of that production because I was offered another role in a show where my part was written for me. :)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 19, 2009, 12:41:51 PM
Good Afternoon!

Sorry to be sitting her like so much fish. I managed to step away from the computer for a while to take care of a bit of organizing, some phone calls, some texts, and some lunch. -It really just nice to sit in the dining room/area, at the the dining table, and eat.  No computers.  No TVs.  -Although, I did have a copy of the New York Times - Frank Bruni's last review!.  But still, it was nice to feel civilized again. ;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 19, 2009, 12:43:29 PM
Oh... And I'm still waiting to hear from my cousin. She supposedly got into town this morning - she took the red-eye from Seattle - but I have yet to hear from her.  I just hope her flight plans weren't affected by the crazy weather here in NYC and other parts of the country last night.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 19, 2009, 12:43:55 PM
HI, DR DAKOTA CELT!!!!

Thanks for sneaking stopping by!!
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Post by: George on August 19, 2009, 12:53:10 PM
Thank you DRs for all the condolences messages.

In the News of the Weird category, another family member passed away on Monday (actually a cousin-in-law's brother) and both he and our secret-keeper will be laid out at the same funeral home tonight only. . .

My condolences to you and your family, td.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Jane on August 19, 2009, 01:00:19 PM
I hope DR Laura's camera broke AFTER photos of the kittens were taken. ;)

I'm sorry about your camera.  It seems you haven't had it long enough for it to break.  If you contact the company maybe you can get some credit towards a new camera.
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Post by: Jane on August 19, 2009, 01:01:44 PM
Thanks for the photo comments DRs DAW & Kerry.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 19, 2009, 01:03:56 PM
Hey, DR Dakotacelt, it's good to see you back with us! I think it's fantstic you're studying for the GRE and wish you the best with it.

I am feeling better, thanks for asking!

When do the last two weeks of GL begin?I could videotape it for you. I think that Ron's finished taping; he and Dona are on a cruise to St Petersburg. Today she emailed me that they are somewhere between Helsinki and Germany.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 19, 2009, 01:05:03 PM
Hey, DR Dakotacelt, it's good to see you back with us! I think it's fantstic you're studying for the GRE and wish you the best with it.

I am feeling better, thanks for asking!

When do the last two weeks of GL begin?I could videotape it for you. I think that Ron's finished taping; he and Dona are on a cruise to St Petersburg. Today she emailed me that they are somewhere between Helsinki and Germany.

And the NY Times has started a series of "goodbye GL" articles too.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on August 19, 2009, 01:10:57 PM
OK - Now that I'm down dawdling and not-dawdling here around the apartment, it's time for me to head out for a bit and run some errands.

-DR elmore - I should be in your 'hood sometime between now and whenever. ;)

Laters...
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Jane on August 19, 2009, 01:13:02 PM
I was just talking to Keith's brother.  It is obvious how much he misses their mother who passed a way a year ago on Monday.

It isn't that we don't miss her or think about her all the time, just that our lives didn't revolve around her like his did.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2009, 01:29:56 PM
I played Sergeant O'Hara in ARSENIC AND OLD LACE back when I lived in SC. That seems several lifetimes ago.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2009, 01:33:11 PM
I watched last night's RESCUE ME while I ate lunch. An OK episode, but the show has not been nearly as riveting this season as it has been in past seasons. Much more comedy and sexual hijinks. Very little serious drama here.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2009, 01:37:37 PM
Then I started on SONS OF ANARCHY. It's about a biker gang in Charming, California. I know I don't know much about the life, but these seem, despite all the ink, very clean-cut bikers with a sense of morality, very different from the picture of biker gangs that gets circulated in general articles: heavily into drugs and prostitution.

These guys aren't saints, but they deal in weapons to make their money. No drug rings, no prostitutes. It's certainly different than I was expecting.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2009, 01:39:08 PM
I got three episodes watched plus I rewatched the pilot since it had a commentary track on it. Ron Perlman, Katey Segal, and Charlie Hunnam were on the track as the three top billed stars of the show.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2009, 01:41:24 PM
I had time to scan through today's three soaps. Really nothing much of interest in any of them. Chance was on Y&R, but it looked like he wanted to cool it with Chloe while she gets over Jack, and that suits me fine.
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Post by: George on August 19, 2009, 01:51:46 PM
Here's something that might not sit too well with some people here...

Law Hopes To Turn Holmes Into A Franchise (http://www.imdb.com/news/ni0938059/)

British actor Jude Law is praying his new Sherlock Holmes film is a success - because he'd love to see the classic tale turn into a movie franchise.

The Alfie star takes on the role of Dr. Watson alongside Robert Downey Jr. as the legendary detective in Guy Ritchie's new epic.

Law admits he relished the chance to bring Arthur Conan Doyle's original stories to the big screen and hopes the public enjoy the new movie, because there is plenty more material for sequels.

He tells Empire magazine, "No (it will not be a one-off). The more you work on the substance of a film, the more you go back to the source material and the more you realise there is to tell. There are fantastic stories and even better characters. We would love that the audience falls in love with it (the movie) as much as we have, as then we can (make) a whole bunch more."

While Downey Jr. reveals he too is keen to film a follow-up, adding, "We definitely agreed to renegotiate for a part two. We feel really strongly about that. We might shoot the next one abroad."


:-\
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Post by: MBarnum on August 19, 2009, 02:01:06 PM
I have watched 3 episodes of ADAM 12 this morning...BK, you will happily see lots of localities...they did some filming on the corner of Moorpark and, supposedly, Cynthia. Don't know if those two streets actually connect or not, but that is the location they were supposed to go to, and I could see the Moorpark street sign in the background.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2009, 02:01:33 PM
I can't picture either Downey or Law as the characters, but I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt until I can see the results of the first one.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2009, 02:03:12 PM
I guess I'll hop off-line now and write for a bit and then head back down to watch more SONS OF ANARCHY. I'd love to get at least four more watched. That would put me more than halfway to finishing the episodes (13 in all).
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2009, 02:03:29 PM
Spoo!

WBBL.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 19, 2009, 02:09:18 PM
I am inundated with various opera and ballet Blu-rays which I must review.  I actually liked the ballet I just watched, La Fille Mal Gardee, so my brain must be getting soft.  ;)

It's Frederick Ashton's masterpiece! The Act Two clog dance for the widow is fantastic and John Lanchberry's score a masterpiece of pastiche and humor!
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: DakotaCelt on August 19, 2009, 02:11:50 PM
Hey, DR Dakotacelt, it's good to see you back with us! I think it's fantstic you're studying for the GRE and wish you the best with it.

I am feeling better, thanks for asking!

When do the last two weeks of GL begin?I could videotape it for you. I think that Ron's finished taping; he and Dona are on a cruise to St Petersburg. Today she emailed me that they are somewhere between Helsinki and Germany.

And the NY Times has started a series of "goodbye GL" articles too.
Thanks for the heads up
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: elmore3003 on August 19, 2009, 02:12:38 PM
I can't picture either Downey or Law as the characters, but I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt until I can see the results of the first one.

I'm a little turned off by the advertising stating "this is a Holmes for the 21st Century" and the previews look so out of period, kinda like the dreadful VAN HELSING film. I hope i am wrong.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Ben on August 19, 2009, 02:15:29 PM
Here's a technical question for BK...or anybody else who can answer it.

If you see a film clip that you like on, say YouTube, is there any way that you can download it, so that you have it on your own computer?

I have a Mac.

Thanks.

Go to keepvid.com (http://keepvid.com/) and enter the YouTube URL in the box at the top.  It'll give you the option to download as a flash video file (.flv extention) or an MP4, which can play in Quicktime and is better in quality.  You'll need a flash video player for your computer for the .flv files...click on the link on keepvid.com for the free .flv player.  It's free and I've never had any trouble with it. :)

Or, if you don't already have it you can dowload Version 11 of Real Player (see the link below specifically for a Mac download)

Real Player Mac Download (http://www.real.com/mac/realplayer)

I don't have a Mac but I use it on my PC to download You Tube and other videos. Once it's installed when you go to sites that have video you get a bar hovering over the top of the video for a period of time asking if you want to download the video. Click on it and the video will be saved on your hard drive. The time it takes depends on the speed of your connection.

If you use Firefox (or want to use it, go here to download)

Mac Firefox (http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Installing+Firefox+on+Mac)

there is an add-on called Download Helper which does the same thing as the Real Player Video Download. Once you install or launch Firefox you can look for the add on, download it and install it. Then, as with Real Player, when you're at a site with video, such as You Tube, you will see a group of colored balloons twirling meaning that you can download the video contained on that site.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: FJL on August 19, 2009, 02:16:29 PM
Sorry for being E&T - tax stuff has interfered.

Planning to have a do of some sort here at the homestead, very likely on Monday night 7:30, in honor of BK being in town.  Waiting to hear back from BK about his availability Monday, though.   

(We had previously talked with BK about Sunday, but with him getting in on sunday afternoon, Sunday is feeling like it might not be a good idea.)
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Jane on August 19, 2009, 02:16:58 PM
When I watch the new Sherlock Holmes film I will approach it as if Holmes & Watson are in a parallel universe ;)
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Druxy on August 19, 2009, 02:18:59 PM
Here's a technical question for BK...or anybody else who can answer it.

If you see a film clip that you like on, say YouTube, is there any way that you can download it, so that you have it on your own computer?

I have a Mac.

Thanks.

Go to keepvid.com (http://keepvid.com/) and enter the YouTube URL in the box at the top.  It'll give you the option to download as a flash video file (.flv extention) or an MP4, which can play in Quicktime and is better in quality.  You'll need a flash video player for your computer for the .flv files...click on the link on keepvid.com for the free .flv player.  It's free and I've never had any trouble with it. :)

It worked.  Thank you.

This is what I downloaded.  It's great!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_fCRE5Xtnc&feature=player_embedded
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: DakotaCelt on August 19, 2009, 02:28:59 PM
Last air date is September 18.

Larry, let me know what I owe you for tapes.

I will miss seeing Ron Raines on my telly screen this fall. I really like him as an actor
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: DakotaCelt on August 19, 2009, 02:29:30 PM
downloading youtube.


I have also had luck with vixy.net
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Jane on August 19, 2009, 02:40:11 PM
I never heard of the Princess Grace award (http://www.tft.ucla.edu/news/accolade/648-2009-princess-grace-awards) until our friend’s niece won the award.   

She is also the niece of Bruce’s high school classmate, the daughter of the classmate’s little sister.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: JMK on August 19, 2009, 02:57:17 PM
I am inundated with various opera and ballet Blu-rays which I must review.  I actually liked the ballet I just watched, La Fille Mal Gardee, so my brain must be getting soft.  ;)

It's Frederick Ashton's masterpiece! The Act Two clog dance for the widow is fantastic and John Lanchberry's score a masterpiece of pastiche and humor!

Can you give me about 1,425 more words, please?  ;)

Yes, I knew about it, I had just never seen this particular BD before and I typically go into ballets dreading them.  I think it comes from being dragged to The Nutcracker one too many times (that would be once, LOL) as a child.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: JMK on August 19, 2009, 02:58:04 PM
Wouldn't it be cool, though, to have a 2 BD set with the English tradition and Russian tradition of LA FILLE to compare?
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Michael on August 19, 2009, 03:02:01 PM
Some very interesting new titles have been added to Warner Archive (I'm looking forward to Hammer's SHE):
http://www.wbshop.com/New-Releases/ARCHIVENEW,default,sc.html?psortb1=name-sort&psortd1=1&sz=42 (http://www.wbshop.com/New-Releases/ARCHIVENEW,default,sc.html?psortb1=name-sort&psortd1=1&sz=42)

They included Bad Ronald with Scott Jacoby. A TV movie. I think made for ABC. I always liked Scott Jacoby.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: TCB on August 19, 2009, 03:09:55 PM
T.O.D.


ASK BK DAY!

Dear BK,

Do you have a release date or even a pre-order date for your new book?
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: TCB on August 19, 2009, 03:12:56 PM
HURRICANE BILL MIGHT BE ON ITS WAY TO FLORIDA


I once dated a guy named Hurricane Bill.  They called him that because he was always blowing over a hundred an hour.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: elmore3003 on August 19, 2009, 03:18:12 PM
Last air date is September 18.

Larry, let me know what I owe you for tapes.

I will miss seeing Ron Raines on my telly screen this fall. I really like him as an actor

DR Dakotacelt, when do you want me to start? I caught a little bit today just when the super's grandson showed up and it looked as if someone returned from the dead. I don't think it was Jeffrey, was it?
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: TCB on August 19, 2009, 03:19:28 PM
Good morning on this cool morning ( for now, anyway/  Sugar and i enjoyed our lovely and cool walk.  Since i awakened long before I intended to, it proved to be a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the morning. 

I have a few friends who need some serious vibes.  Please send them your best hugs an good thoughts!  I appreciate it immensely!

Love to all, dear friends.


Vibes for Kerry's few friends!








That doesn't sound right.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Michael on August 19, 2009, 03:20:45 PM
ASK BK

If a movie was going to made from your books who would you chose to play the following roles

Benjamin Kritzer
Adriana Hofstetter
Jonathan Goldman
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Michael on August 19, 2009, 03:21:38 PM
HURRICANE BILL MIGHT BE ON ITS WAY TO FLORIDA


I once dated a guy named Hurricane Bill.  They called him that because he was always blowing over a hundred an hour.

Where did he find a hundred to blow?
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: George on August 19, 2009, 03:21:44 PM
Here's a technical question for BK...or anybody else who can answer it.

If you see a film clip that you like on, say YouTube, is there any way that you can download it, so that you have it on your own computer?

I have a Mac.

Thanks.

Go to keepvid.com (http://keepvid.com/) and enter the YouTube URL in the box at the top.  It'll give you the option to download as a flash video file (.flv extention) or an MP4, which can play in Quicktime and is better in quality.  You'll need a flash video player for your computer for the .flv files...click on the link on keepvid.com for the free .flv player.  It's free and I've never had any trouble with it. :)

It worked.  Thank you.

This is what I downloaded.  It's great!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_fCRE5Xtnc&feature=player_embedded

Glad to help!  I remember watching this on TCM...I may have even made my own DVD of it.  If I did, would you want a DVD copy...if I actually did make my own DVD of it?
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: elmore3003 on August 19, 2009, 03:22:11 PM
I am inundated with various opera and ballet Blu-rays which I must review.  I actually liked the ballet I just watched, La Fille Mal Gardee, so my brain must be getting soft.  ;)

It's Frederick Ashton's masterpiece! The Act Two clog dance for the widow is fantastic and John Lanchberry's score a masterpiece of pastiche and humor!

Can you give me about 1,425 more words, please?  ;)

Yes, I knew about it, I had just never seen this particular BD before and I typically go into ballets dreading them.  I think it comes from being dragged to The Nutcracker one too many times (that would be once, LOL) as a child.

I'm a very critical admirer of NUTCRACKER, so watch it! Of course there are only three versions on DVD that I really like and too many not-so-good ones running from strange to inept.

There are three DVDs of LA FILLE MAL GARDEE, two from the Royal Ballet and one from Australia. Which is the Blu-ray? I prefer the first Royal Ballet one. You need David Vaughan's wonderful book on Ashton's ballets. I'm happy the SYLVIA was just released, but there are too many Ashton ballets that need to be on DVD.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: elmore3003 on August 19, 2009, 03:23:59 PM
HURRICANE BILL MIGHT BE ON ITS WAY TO FLORIDA


I once dated a guy named Hurricane Bill.  They called him that because he was always blowing over a hundred an hour.

Where did he find a hundred to blow?

You may need a map to get there. Ask for that, too.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: JMK on August 19, 2009, 03:25:39 PM
This is the lovely Royal Opera House/Royal Ballet version with Marianela Nunez.

You can pre-prepare to roll your eyes at me again, but don't you think the Herold/Lanchbery music sounds like Delius?
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: elmore3003 on August 19, 2009, 03:26:18 PM
DR Jose has been by to drop off my spare keys. I need them for George next week so he can take care of the bookcases if I'm not here.

DR Jose, I forgot to ask you about the book idea!
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: TCB on August 19, 2009, 03:27:48 PM
I am working on my Act Three lines.....whew!

I was in Arsenic & Old Lace when I was in high school.

I was Mr. Witherspoon.

:)

*It's amazing just how many things you can do between the start of the show and almost-the-end of the show. ;)

I have done ARSENIC AND OLD LACE twice.  I played Jonathan both times.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: elmore3003 on August 19, 2009, 03:28:50 PM
I spelled David Vaughan's name incorrectly. I love his book. I also liked the biography of Ashton that was published around 5 years ago. He was as bad about the casting couch as Robbins.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: TCB on August 19, 2009, 03:30:48 PM
We could do an entire HHW production!

Can I play one of the stiffs buried in the basement?       :)


Type casting?
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: elmore3003 on August 19, 2009, 03:36:37 PM
This is the lovely Royal Opera House/Royal Ballet version with Marianela Nunez.

You can pre-prepare to roll your eyes at me again, but don't you think the Herold/Lanchbery music sounds like Delius?

This is the second one. I think the first with Leslie Collier might have been staged while Ashton was still around to keep an eye on things. That ribbon dance in the first act is really amazing. I suspect the original ballet from the 19th Century is tamer, not as outrageously funny with things like the clog dance and rich moron suitor flying away with his umbrella. Ashron's early career was staging musical revues for Cochran and directing the premiere of Virgil Thomson's FOUR SAINTS IN THREE ACTS. He's really the UK's answer to George Balanchine, and I wish both choreographers had more work of their work on video.

When I listen to Lanchberry's score, i just admire him for what a great craftsman he is at creating lush and funny dance arrangements. I laugh the quote he puts in Act one of the BABER OF SEVILLE aria "Ecco ridente in cielo," and his arrangement of Lehar for the MERRY WIDOw ballet is really good as well.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: elmore3003 on August 19, 2009, 03:37:37 PM
We could do an entire HHW production!

Can I play one of the stiffs buried in the basement?       :)


Type casting?

I keep thinking of a Sophie Tucker joke.
"Here lies Soph, cold as usual"
"Here lies Ernie, stiff at last."
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: TCB on August 19, 2009, 03:39:06 PM
My camera broke today.


I thought you wrote, "My camel broke today."


Well?  You live in Arizona?
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: JMK on August 19, 2009, 03:40:18 PM
My camera broke today.


I thought you wrote, "My camel broke today."


Well?  You live in Arizona?

And it is hump day, after all.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: TCB on August 19, 2009, 03:46:18 PM
I can't picture either Downey or Law as the characters, but I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt until I can see the results of the first one.


A friend of mine who was at ComicCon saw a segment from the film and said it was fantastic.  He was the man who directed me in THE CRUCIFER OF BLOOD.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Kerry on August 19, 2009, 03:49:10 PM
Thank you DRs for all the condolences messages.

In the News of the Weird category, another family member passed away on Monday (actually a cousin-in-law's brother) and both he and our secret-keeper will be laid out at the same funeral home tonight only. . .

Oh, very sorry, td!
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: TCB on August 19, 2009, 03:51:26 PM
HURRICANE BILL MIGHT BE ON ITS WAY TO FLORIDA


I once dated a guy named Hurricane Bill.  They called him that because he was always blowing over a hundred an hour.

Where did he find a hundred to blow?


Portland, Oregon as I recall.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Kerry on August 19, 2009, 03:53:00 PM
***ASSORTED VIBES***
for assorted friends of DR Kerry!!!!!

Thank you so much, DAW.  I know it will help.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Kerry on August 19, 2009, 03:55:57 PM
Arsenic and Old Lace:  I was Aunt Martha in high school.

We could do an entire HHW production!

 I could play the body in the windowseat!
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Kerry on August 19, 2009, 03:58:36 PM
And the word of the day is: FURBELOW!
Ladies lacking furbelow can always wear a merkin.

der Brucer

Men, too!
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Kerry on August 19, 2009, 04:01:00 PM
DR Kerry, SERIOUS VIBES FOR YOUR FRIENDS!

Thank you so much, Jane!
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Kerry on August 19, 2009, 04:02:07 PM
My camera broke today.

I'm sorry!  Don't you still have your older camera?
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: TCB on August 19, 2009, 04:02:12 PM
I love my HD TV!


Major League Baseball looks incredible in HD.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Kerry on August 19, 2009, 04:02:44 PM
My camera broke today.
  LOL!!!
Did you take a picture of it?

 ;D
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Druxy on August 19, 2009, 04:03:46 PM
Here's a technical question for BK...or anybody else who can answer it.

If you see a film clip that you like on, say YouTube, is there any way that you can download it, so that you have it on your own computer?

I have a Mac.

Thanks.

Go to keepvid.com (http://keepvid.com/) and enter the YouTube URL in the box at the top.  It'll give you the option to download as a flash video file (.flv extention) or an MP4, which can play in Quicktime and is better in quality.  You'll need a flash video player for your computer for the .flv files...click on the link on keepvid.com for the free .flv player.  It's free and I've never had any trouble with it. :)

It worked.  Thank you.

This is what I downloaded.  It's great!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_fCRE5Xtnc&feature=player_embedded

Glad to help!  I remember watching this on TCM...I may have even made my own DVD of it.  If I did, would you want a DVD copy...if I actually did make my own DVD of it?

Is there a longer version than the 10minute one I just downloaded?
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Druxy on August 19, 2009, 04:04:07 PM
I'm off to see WICKED.  The road company is playing this week at the Bass Auditorium in Austin.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Kerry on August 19, 2009, 04:06:45 PM
HURRICANE BILL MIGHT BE ON ITS WAY TO FLORIDA


I once dated a guy named Hurricane Bill.  They called him that because he was always blowing over a hundred an hour.

You're sure that wasn't you?!?!?!?!
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Kerry on August 19, 2009, 04:07:35 PM
Good morning on this cool morning ( for now, anyway/  Sugar and i enjoyed our lovely and cool walk.  Since i awakened long before I intended to, it proved to be a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the morning. 

I have a few friends who need some serious vibes.  Please send them your best hugs an good thoughts!  I appreciate it immensely!

Love to all, dear friends.


Vibes for Kerry's few friends!
That doesn't sound right.

Thank you.... I think.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: bk on August 19, 2009, 04:09:30 PM
T.O.D.


ASK BK DAY!

Dear BK,

Do you have a release date or even a pre-order date for your new book?

In the next couple of weeks we'll do preorders - just waiting for my test books to approve.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: bk on August 19, 2009, 04:11:26 PM
ASK BK

If a movie was going to made from your books who would you chose to play the following roles

Benjamin Kritzer
Adriana Hofstetter
Jonathan Goldman

I'd have no idea for the first two - have to see who's out there - for Jonathan Goldman, I'd have to give it some thought - in the book the character is sixty, and I'm not sure who of working actors is of that age.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: FJL on August 19, 2009, 04:14:06 PM
BK - is MONDAY at 7:30 OK for a New York do (instead of Sunday)?
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: bk on August 19, 2009, 04:14:22 PM
What a day.  CDs arrived at nine-thirty, I got them all packaged and out the door by ten-thirty and over to the postal office.  Then I picked up some tapes, then did the two-mile jog, then packaged up all the online dealer orders.  Then Cason came over and we got all those packages to the car and shipped.  Then we had our lunch meeting, after which we did some more work at the house.  Having him here for these big orders was very helpful.  Then I've been printing out orders all day, too, and then I heard that our NEXT release is up for me to proof. 
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: bk on August 19, 2009, 04:14:32 PM
Monday is super fine.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: TCB on August 19, 2009, 04:18:52 PM
Good morning on this cool morning ( for now, anyway/  Sugar and i enjoyed our lovely and cool walk.  Since i awakened long before I intended to, it proved to be a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the morning. 

I have a few friends who need some serious vibes.  Please send them your best hugs an good thoughts!  I appreciate it immensely!

Love to all, dear friends.


Vibes for Kerry's few friends!
That doesn't sound right.

Thank you.... I think.


I honestly meant it in the best way.  It just doesn't sound the same way I meant it.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Jane on August 19, 2009, 04:30:10 PM
I love my HD TV!


Major League Baseball looks incredible in HD.

IT WORKS!!!   :D :D :D
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Laura on August 19, 2009, 04:46:28 PM
My camera broke today.

I'm sorry!  Don't you still have your older camera?

I have a drawerful of worn out digital cameras.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Kerry on August 19, 2009, 04:52:58 PM
What a day.  CDs arrived at nine-thirty, I got them all packaged and out the door by ten-thirty and over to the postal office.  Then I picked up some tapes, then did the two-mile jog, then packaged up all the online dealer orders.  Then Cason came over and we got all those packages to the car and shipped.  Then we had our lunch meeting, after which we did some more work at the house.  Having him here for these big orders was very helpful.  Then I've been printing out orders all day, too, and then I heard that our NEXT release is up for me to proof. 

 Can't wait for my order of Duck/Wife.!  Oh Boy, Oh, Boy!
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Kerry on August 19, 2009, 04:54:16 PM
Good morning on this cool morning ( for now, anyway/  Sugar and i enjoyed our lovely and cool walk.  Since i awakened long before I intended to, it proved to be a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the morning. 

I have a few friends who need some serious vibes.  Please send them your best hugs an good thoughts!  I appreciate it immensely!

Love to all, dear friends.


Vibes for Kerry's few friends!
That doesn't sound right.

Thank you.... I think.


I honestly meant it in the best way.  It just doesn't sound the same way I meant it.

YEAH, SURE YA' DID! ;)
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Kerry on August 19, 2009, 04:58:32 PM
My camera broke today.

I'm sorry!  Don't you still have your older camera?

I have a drawerful of worn out digital cameras.

TIME TO GET A NEW ONE, I THINK.  MAYBE THE CHURCH COULD COVER HALF (MAYBE MORE) OF THE COST SINCE YOU USE IT HALF THE TIME FOR THE SERVICES AND BULLETINS/NEWSLETTERS.  IT'S THE LEAST THEY CAN DO!
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Laura on August 19, 2009, 05:00:08 PM
Half the time? Most of the time.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Laura on August 19, 2009, 05:00:33 PM
Vibes to your dear friends, Kerry. I think I've met one of them.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Kerry on August 19, 2009, 05:03:32 PM
WELL THEN-- THERE YOU GO!   GET tHOSE CHISSY BASAHS TO COUGH UP!   :-\ ;D
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Jane on August 19, 2009, 05:09:43 PM
I swear, NO MORE BAD NEWS!!  Two of my hiking friends just received positive test results.  Positive sounds like it should be a good thing and negative should be bad, in these cases if only it were true.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Laura on August 19, 2009, 05:11:18 PM
Awww. Prayers and vibes to Jane's friends. I hope they will recover quickly from their positives.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: DAW on August 19, 2009, 05:15:14 PM
Awww. Prayers and vibes to Jane's friends. I hope they will recover quickly from their positives.

DITTO!!!!!          :P
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: elmore3003 on August 19, 2009, 05:15:18 PM
My damned phone is ringing off the hook with primary candidates saying "vote for me." I'm voting for the ones who don't call me!
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Laura on August 19, 2009, 05:21:15 PM
Aww, Elmore. Have some fun. Play the drinking game with the word "vote."
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: td on August 19, 2009, 05:26:36 PM
~~~~Vibes for DR Jane's many friends~~~~~




~~~~~Vibes for DR Kerry's few friends~~~~~


(sorry, I couldn't resist).
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Jane on August 19, 2009, 05:28:21 PM
Thank you DRs Laura, DAW & td.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Ben on August 19, 2009, 05:33:48 PM
My damned phone is ringing off the hook with primary candidates saying "vote for me." I'm voting for the ones who don't call me!

Caller ID is a blessing. If I don't recognize the number I don't answer and if they still begin to leave a message I then pick up the corded phone handset and set it down again disconnecting the call.

I don't care if it seems rude. I don't need my answering machine clogged with mostly recorded messages and I don't want to talk to or listen to any of these people. Even the ones for whom I will vote!
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: TCB on August 19, 2009, 05:37:05 PM
I swear, NO MORE BAD NEWS!!  Two of my hiking friends just received positive test results.  Positive sounds like it should be a good thing and negative should be bad, in these cases if only it were true.


Vibes for DR Jane's two friends.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: td on August 19, 2009, 05:41:18 PM
Speaking of friends, I uploaded five-count 'em-five video clips onto facebook earlier today.  Facebook friends feel free to check them out. . .
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: FJL on August 19, 2009, 05:55:16 PM
***** HHW "DO' INVITE *********

Party in honor of BK Monday Aug 24 at 7:30. 

Please RSVP by HHW Private Message by Friday, please!
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Jane on August 19, 2009, 05:57:06 PM
Thank you DR TCB.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Jane on August 19, 2009, 05:57:41 PM
Speaking of friends, I uploaded five-count 'em-five video clips onto facebook earlier today.  Facebook friends feel free to check them out. . .

I can't open them, same problem I had with DR Laura's video. :(
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: td on August 19, 2009, 06:04:37 PM
Obviously, I'm back from the funereal visitation.  Weird.  Even the greeters at the parlor were taken aback by so many people answering "Both" when asked "Fetterman or McPherson."
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: td on August 19, 2009, 06:06:00 PM
DR Jane - you need to have flash player, free from Adobe, to view the videos. . .
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Jane on August 19, 2009, 06:14:49 PM
DR Jane - you need to have flash player, free from Adobe, to view the videos. . .

I know.  It will not open even after it says it downloaded.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Jane on August 19, 2009, 06:15:41 PM
Weird and sad DR td.  How is your mother?
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Ginny on August 19, 2009, 06:20:28 PM
We are also back from 4+ hours at the funeral home.  As those things go, it was not so awful.  Many long-time friends from our former church were there, as were many of the people close to John's wife and daughters with whom we've become acquainted at the hospital over the past few weeks.  This whole funeral home viewing custom is not part of the zeitgeist of grief to which Richard and I subscribe, but tonight conformed to John's wishes and met the needs of his wife and daughters. 
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: td on August 19, 2009, 06:20:57 PM
Mum is good, thanks for asking DR Jane.  She's ensconced in front of her tv with "America's Got Talent."  (my cue to go downstairs and finish watching PUSHING DAISIES).  :)
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: George on August 19, 2009, 06:25:18 PM
Here's a technical question for BK...or anybody else who can answer it.

If you see a film clip that you like on, say YouTube, is there any way that you can download it, so that you have it on your own computer?

I have a Mac.

Thanks.

Go to keepvid.com (http://keepvid.com/) and enter the YouTube URL in the box at the top.  It'll give you the option to download as a flash video file (.flv extention) or an MP4, which can play in Quicktime and is better in quality.  You'll need a flash video player for your computer for the .flv files...click on the link on keepvid.com for the free .flv player.  It's free and I've never had any trouble with it. :)

It worked.  Thank you.

This is what I downloaded.  It's great!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_fCRE5Xtnc&feature=player_embedded

Glad to help!  I remember watching this on TCM...I may have even made my own DVD of it.  If I did, would you want a DVD copy...if I actually did make my own DVD of it?

Is there a longer version than the 10minute one I just downloaded?

As far as I remember, that's the length of the version that was on TV.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: George on August 19, 2009, 06:25:55 PM
I love my HD TV!


Major League Baseball looks incredible in HD.

Congrats!!
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Jane on August 19, 2009, 06:26:32 PM
DR Ginny, it sounds as if having all those people there met some of yours & Richards needs to. 
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: George on August 19, 2009, 06:26:55 PM
Half the time? Most of the time.

If it's for work, you can deduct it from your taxes!  Can't you?
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Jane on August 19, 2009, 06:27:19 PM
Good to hear DR td.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: George on August 19, 2009, 06:27:45 PM
I swear, NO MORE BAD NEWS!!  Two of my hiking friends just received positive test results.  Positive sounds like it should be a good thing and negative should be bad, in these cases if only it were true.

~~~Vibes for DR Jane's Friends!!~~~
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: George on August 19, 2009, 06:29:12 PM
Speaking of friends, I uploaded five-count 'em-five video clips onto facebook earlier today.  Facebook friends feel free to check them out. . .

I can't open them, same problem I had with DR Laura's video. :(

I can't open them at work, but I can at home.  We don't have the latest flash player on our work computers, even though we are on Vista. :P
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: bk on August 19, 2009, 06:30:58 PM
Just listened to the new upcoming (announced in two weeks) release - what fun!  I really didn't know how it would turn out - I had the original scoring sessions, which I arranged in cue order, but with all the slates and pauses I didn't know how it would flow.  I edited lots of the shorter tracks together, keeping everything in cue order.  Half the music didn't make it into the film, but as an album it's now really fun.  I ended up doing only one thing to it after hearing it - I'd used the original main title, but there was also an "alternate" main title and a "revised" main title.  None of them are in the film as recorded, but they used bits of the "revised main title" and so I decided to use that one, but in the complete form it was written in.  The other two are included as bonus tracks.  Other than that, and tightening up one space, it was really excellent.  Just under forty minutes long - this music has never had any sort of release before.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Cillaliz on August 19, 2009, 06:36:34 PM
Vibes to TD ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Cillaliz on August 19, 2009, 06:36:52 PM
VIBES TO DR JANE'S FRIENDS~~~~~
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Cillaliz on August 19, 2009, 06:37:07 PM
VIBES TO WHOEVER NEEDS THEM ~~~~~
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Ginny on August 19, 2009, 06:38:17 PM
DR Ginny, it sounds as if having all those people there met some of yours & Richards needs to. 

Yes, DR Jane, it was nice to see them.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Cillaliz on August 19, 2009, 06:38:50 PM
FJL,  REALLY wish I could join you for your "do".   Unfortunately no NYC for me this fall
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Jane on August 19, 2009, 06:41:17 PM
Thank you DRs George & Cilla.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Ginny on August 19, 2009, 06:43:33 PM
Serious vibes for the friends of DRs Kerry and Jane!
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Jane on August 19, 2009, 06:46:53 PM
Thank you DR Ginny.  Continued vibes of comfort for you and your family.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Cillaliz on August 19, 2009, 06:51:53 PM
Vibes for the friends of Kerry~~~~~
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Cillaliz on August 19, 2009, 06:52:27 PM
Continued vibes for DR Ginny and family~~~~~~
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: bk on August 19, 2009, 06:52:37 PM
Watching episode five of Lost, Season 5.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Cillaliz on August 19, 2009, 06:54:23 PM
Watching Throwdown with Bobby Flay.   
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Ginny on August 19, 2009, 06:56:02 PM
One of the nicest gestures tonight was from the sisters of John's first wife.  They set up in the downstairs lounge with meat & cheese trays, a fruit tray, a veggie tray, cookies and brownies, and beverages for family members.  It was nice to have a respite.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Ginny on August 19, 2009, 06:56:48 PM
Thank you, DRs Jane and Cillaliz.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: TCB on August 19, 2009, 07:05:28 PM




G'night!
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2009, 07:09:35 PM
Ginny _ I am deeply saddened by the news of your loss - please know that you and Richard and John's wife and daughters are in my thoughts and prayers
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2009, 07:10:10 PM
TD - a double blow!  I am so very sorry - you also are in my thoughts and prayers
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Cillaliz on August 19, 2009, 07:10:16 PM
Edith closed on her new house today.  She's taking next week off to move. That means I'll be working on my Spanish, lol
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Jane on August 19, 2009, 07:10:21 PM
One of the nicest gestures tonight was from the sisters of John's first wife.  They set up in the downstairs lounge with meat & cheese trays, a fruit tray, a veggie tray, cookies and brownies, and beverages for family members.  It was nice to have a respite.

That really is very nice and a wonderful way to support their nieces (2-yes?)
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2009, 07:11:13 PM
I vote that we all take up a collection to buy laura a new camera - surely our world would be a duller place without her womderful photos!!
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Jane on August 19, 2009, 07:11:15 PM
DR Cilla, best of wishes to Edith on her new home.  It is nice to have good news today. :)
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Ginny on August 19, 2009, 07:13:40 PM
One of the nicest gestures tonight was from the sisters of John's first wife.  They set up in the downstairs lounge with meat & cheese trays, a fruit tray, a veggie tray, cookies and brownies, and beverages for family members.  It was nice to have a respite.

That really is very nice and a wonderful way to support their nieces (2-yes?)

Yes, John's 2 older daughters are their nieces.  They, along with John's first wife, looked after the 2 grandsons so their mother (oldest daughter, Rev. Amy) could be upstairs greeting people.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2009, 07:13:46 PM
Congratulations to Jane's niece!!
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: George on August 19, 2009, 07:13:58 PM
DR Cilla, best of wishes to Edith on her new home.  It is nice to have good news today. :)

Ditto!!
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Ginny on August 19, 2009, 07:14:10 PM
Thank you, DR Vixmom.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2009, 07:15:00 PM
A very lovely gesture indeed!
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2009, 07:15:31 PM
the quote didn't attache - I was referrringto John's first wife andher sisters
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Cillaliz on August 19, 2009, 07:15:42 PM
She was SOOOO excited. They saved every last dime for their portion of the closing costs. She got an email this morning that their portion of the costs was much less than planned.  It was the closest I've ever seen her to doing a happy dance.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Jane on August 19, 2009, 07:16:41 PM
DR td, I persevered and FINALLY one of my upload attempts worked-yes!  I was able to watch the first 4 of the 5.  :D  :D :D :D  One smile for each video.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Jane on August 19, 2009, 07:18:18 PM
One of the nicest gestures tonight was from the sisters of John's first wife.  They set up in the downstairs lounge with meat & cheese trays, a fruit tray, a veggie tray, cookies and brownies, and beverages for family members.  It was nice to have a respite.

That really is very nice and a wonderful way to support their nieces (2-yes?)

Yes, John's 2 older daughters are their nieces.  They, along with John's first wife, looked after the 2 grandsons so their mother (oldest daughter, Rev. Amy) could be upstairs greeting people.

Very, very nice.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Jane on August 19, 2009, 07:18:49 PM
Congratulations to Jane's niece!!

Thanks but that is our dear friend's niece.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2009, 07:19:35 PM
I was Aunt Abby in eighth grade
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Jane on August 19, 2009, 07:19:35 PM
Extra happy news for Edith.  Now they can afford a chair or something. ;)
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2009, 07:21:03 PM
Congratulations to Jane's niece!!

Thanks but that is our dear friend's niece.

I misread it ! Congrats to the dear friends's niece then!!  And Vibes for your two friends that thier positives may soon be negatives
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Laura on August 19, 2009, 07:21:19 PM
That's good news for Edith. I remember how excited we were when we closed on this house. Well, excited and scared (an "Into the Woods" reference).
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2009, 07:21:26 PM
VIBES for TD's friends
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Laura on August 19, 2009, 07:22:21 PM
I ordered a camera online from Fry's Electronics to pick up in the store. They sent me an email saying the store is out of stock. They don't have any idea when it will come in. Grrrrr.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2009, 07:22:51 PM
VIBES for Rapid recovery from your painful ailments to Elmore, MattH and JMK
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Ginny on August 19, 2009, 07:22:54 PM
DR Elmore, Loyce says HI!
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Jane on August 19, 2009, 07:23:05 PM
Thanks DR Vixmom.  I'm so happy you have been doing so well.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Jane on August 19, 2009, 07:23:23 PM
Now what DR Laura?
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2009, 07:23:28 PM
what sort of camrea have you ordered Laura?
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2009, 07:27:11 PM
Laura your quote make sme think of the Texas Toast they have in Canada - it was a wonderful double thick wheat bread - the waiter in the Saskatoon hotel looked at aus as if we were we were loonies because we were raving about the wonderfultoast they had there - when we got to my MIL's and went groecry shopping we saw the reason for his odd looks  - the stuff was readily available on every supermarkert shelf - you can't get it here for love nor money
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Jane on August 19, 2009, 07:30:32 PM
Did you stock up and take some home with you?  Shipping works too ;)
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: George on August 19, 2009, 07:32:53 PM
Time for me to head home and check on some TV recording I did for a friend.  Hope it all recorded properly.  If not...oh, well. ::)

Until later!
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Laura on August 19, 2009, 07:39:46 PM
It makes good french toast, too, Vixmom. So I've heard.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Laura on August 19, 2009, 07:41:54 PM
I guess I'll wait a few days and see if they get it in.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: elmore3003 on August 19, 2009, 07:42:38 PM
DR Elmore, Loyce says HI!

It was nice she showed up tonight! I think John played for "Jacques Brel."

I enjoyed TOP CHEF, although I get a little tired pf the  constant push of Padma and her narcissism as sexy; she's too "I am all I need" for me. I think the right one went home.  I love TOP CHEF MASTERS; these three chefs are such wonderful men.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Jane on August 19, 2009, 07:45:44 PM
'night
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Ginny on August 19, 2009, 07:47:35 PM
DR Elmore, Loyce says HI!

It was nice she showed up tonight! I think John played for "Jacques Brel."
...

I've been trying to remember which shows he played, but haven't had time to find the programs to verify.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Ginny on August 19, 2009, 07:48:49 PM
OK, here's what I have so far:

Martha Brewster - DR Ginny
Teddy Brewster
The Rev. Dr. Harper - My DH Richard (he already has the wardrobe!)
Elaine Harper
Officer Klein
Mr. Gibbs
Abby Brewster - DR Vixmom
Mortimer Brewster - DR Ron Pulliam
Jonathan Brewster - DR TCB
Mr. Witherspoon - DR JRand or DR Elmore
Officer Brophy - DR George
Officer O'Hara - DR MattH
Dr. Einstein
Lieutenant Rooney

Did I miss anyone?  Who wants to cast the other roles?
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Laura on August 19, 2009, 07:52:52 PM
I always play the ticket-buying audience member, Ginny.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Ginny on August 19, 2009, 07:53:45 PM
I always play the ticket-buying audience member, Ginny.

A vital role, and much-appreciated, DR Laura!
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Jennifer on August 19, 2009, 07:53:47 PM
Vibes for the friends of DRs Kerry and Jane. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Laura on August 19, 2009, 07:54:31 PM
Like I told the roomful of ministers last weekend, if you don't have the lay people, you're in trouble.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: bk on August 19, 2009, 07:54:49 PM
I've been sampling some MGM-HD movies that I recorded - they look really good, unless the color is off, like The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes, which is all brown and lifeless and ugly.  But How To Succeed, which, for some reason, started off letterboxed AND pillarboxed, went to true HD right after the credits and it looks amazingly amazing.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: bk on August 19, 2009, 07:55:14 PM
Now I'll check out a couple of Blu and Ray transfers, then either watch one or watch more Lost.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Kerry on August 19, 2009, 07:55:57 PM
Vibes to your dear friends, Kerry. I think I've met one of them.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Jennifer on August 19, 2009, 07:57:04 PM
My head is hurting.

Earlier i bumped it outside on a birdhouse. Actually i stupidly bumped it twice. I was doing something under the birdhouse. And i bumped it, went down to finish and then didn't notice the house again. Oy!

I didn't hit it that hard. But i just haven't felt quite right since it happened. My head is not killing. But it hurts. I have been using ice packs. I thought if i took motrin it would go away. But it hasn't.

The weird thing is when i feel all over my head i do not feel a bump. Yet this must be why my head is hurting. Hopefully i will be able to sleep and it will feel better when i wake up.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Sam on August 19, 2009, 08:02:48 PM
Really good vibes to everyone who needs them.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Kerry on August 19, 2009, 08:02:59 PM
Serious vibes for the friends of DRs Kerry and Jane!

Thank you, Ginny.  HHW vibes gave strong healing powers!
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 19, 2009, 08:08:12 PM
Good Evening!

You know, it really does pay to be a regular.  I stopped in for dinner at one of my new favorite places, and as I was standing by the bar waiting for a seat, the hostess handed me a small plate with a slice of a Sardinian pecorino.  "We just got it in." Then one of their waiters/pastry chefs came up to me, handed me a champagne flute, then poured me a glass of a quite wonderful sparkling blanc de noirs from the Gruet Winery in... wait for it... Albuquerque, New Mexico(!!).  Both were gratis.  It was quite a wonderful start to another wonderful evening.

Then after devouring the Goose Breast Reuben, I ordered their Summer Melon Ice Cream Soda. Alas, it turned out the the Summer Melon Ice Cream Soda was no longer available, so I ordered their Drunken Grasshopper Sundae: brownie chunks, chocolate-mint ice cream, "anointed" with crème de menthe.  Very Yum!

...And then when the check came, I was very pleasantly surprised - and very flattered - to find that they had comped my cheese course and my dessert (too)!

:)

*And I made it home in time to catch the begining of "Top Chef". :)
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2009, 08:09:43 PM
Thank you, DR Vixmom. I'm hoping for some relief soon. Surely this can't go on much longer.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 19, 2009, 08:10:16 PM
DR Ginny - I thought I was "Mr. Witherspoon"? Or are we all going to alternate in the role? ;)
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: MBarnum on August 19, 2009, 08:10:58 PM
A double dose of good vibes to all in need!
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2009, 08:11:07 PM
This is the latest I've been up in the last two weeks, I think. I did get wrapped up in SONS OF ANARCHY.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2009, 08:12:50 PM
I've watched 9 episodes in total (episode 8 had a commentary or I would have had time to do another episode tonight.)

The series is just OK, and there are the usual gang/turf wars that play into the mythology of biker gangs. Some of the personal stuff is more interesting than the action stuff which is strictly routine.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Ginny on August 19, 2009, 08:13:30 PM
DR Ginny - I thought I was "Mr. Witherspoon"? Or are we all going to alternate in the role? ;)

Oh, sorry, DR Jose!  Here's the corrected list.  We could leave it up to the director to assign the 3 of you to the roles he/she sees fit.

Martha Brewster - DR Ginny
Teddy Brewster
The Rev. Dr. Harper - My DH Richard (he already has the wardrobe!)
Elaine Harper
Officer Klein
Mr. Gibbs
Abby Brewster - DR Vixmom
Mortimer Brewster - DR Ron Pulliam
Jonathan Brewster - DR TCB
Mr. Witherspoon - DR JRand or DR Elmore or DR Jose
Officer Brophy - DR George
Officer O'Hara - DR MattH
Dr. Einstein
Lieutenant Rooney
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2009, 08:13:39 PM
So there are four more episodes and the rest of the bonus features which have been included on disc three, Don't know if there any more commentaries or not.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2009, 08:15:44 PM
Then I watched tonight's LEVERAGE. Fun episode with lots of magic being use as misdirection. The Hardison-heavy episodes are ordinarily my least favorite. He has that nonstop talking thing going on that Eddie Murphy does, and it's not my favorite thing for an actor to do. It gets very tiresome after a while.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Ginny on August 19, 2009, 08:16:39 PM
Well, we have another long day ahead of us tomorrow, so I'm going to leave the rest of the A&OL casting to someone else - 'night!
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Cillaliz on August 19, 2009, 08:17:39 PM
Oh cool. there is a wind farm opening near my home town that is powering an ethanol plant.  That's pretty cool  Can't get much cleaner than that
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: vixmom on August 19, 2009, 08:23:52 PM
WEll I have caught up ontehpast few days and now I am very sleepy -- VIBES to all and see you soon!!
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: JMK on August 19, 2009, 08:24:25 PM
Then I watched tonight's LEVERAGE. Fun episode with lots of magic being use as misdirection. The Hardison-heavy episodes are ordinarily my least favorite. He has that nonstop talking thing going on that Eddie Murphy does, and it's not my favorite thing for an actor to do. It gets very tiresome after a while.

Lots of close personal friends in this series, now that it's filming in Portland. 
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: JMK on August 19, 2009, 08:25:18 PM
Here's a late Ask BK question:

How exactly do these source materials come for the new CDs?  Are they boxes full of reel to reel tapes?  Are they labelled?  I'm just curious about the actual physical way they're delivered to you.  Could you maybe snap a cell pic of one of them just to give us an example?
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Matt H. on August 19, 2009, 08:27:00 PM
My arm is really aching, so I'm taking it downstairs and putting it to bed (and the rest of me will go with it).

Good night!
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Cillaliz on August 19, 2009, 08:34:34 PM
Feel Better DR Matt!!
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: td on August 19, 2009, 08:59:34 PM
DR td, I persevered and FINALLY one of my upload attempts worked-yes!  I was able to watch the first 4 of the 5.  :D  :D :D :D  One smile for each video.

Jane, you are too cute for words!
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: bk on August 19, 2009, 09:16:47 PM
Here's a late Ask BK question:

How exactly do these source materials come for the new CDs?  Are they boxes full of reel to reel tapes?  Are they labelled?  I'm just curious about the actual physical way they're delivered to you.  Could you maybe snap a cell pic of one of them just to give us an example?

MGM stores all their "assets" at a vault in Burbank/Glendale.  I request the titles I'm interested in, and then they send me the list of the assets for that title.  I tell them to get them ready for pickup and then I go pick them up.  Some are the original album masters from the year of album release, some are session tapes, etc.  All come in their original boxes.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: bk on August 19, 2009, 09:17:45 PM
I have a sweet tooth and I'm trying very hard not to go back to Jerry's for a piece of chocolate moose pie or to the cupcake shop for two cupcakes.  We'll see if the sweet tooth or I win.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: bk on August 19, 2009, 09:24:35 PM
Well, I just did a little calorie and fat gram research on designer cupcakes such as I like.  Close to 400 calories per cupcake with over 20 grams of fat - and, depending on the frosting, that can go way up.  So, no cupcakes.  And a slice of chocolate mousse pie is just as bad, and worse, fat gram-wise.
But I just don't feel like any fat-free candies.  I have grapes but I'm bored of grapes, having been eating them all week.  Oh, dear, what to do.  I've only had my turkey sandwich and fries, so I should definitely eat something - last night I went to Hugo's and had a Caesar salad and that was good, but that was last night and tonight is tonight.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: bk on August 19, 2009, 09:25:36 PM
I could go get some eggs somewhere, or just go nose around at Gelson's.  Listening to the new master with my one little change - this score just makes me smile.  I wish I could say the same for the film it's from, although there are a couple of amusing moments.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 19, 2009, 09:33:19 PM
bk - Do you freeze your grapes?
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: td on August 19, 2009, 09:36:38 PM
bk - Do you freeze your grapes?

Is that a euphemism? ! ?  ! ? ! ?
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 19, 2009, 09:39:23 PM
Well, I just did a little calorie and fat gram research on designer cupcakes such as I like.  Close to 400 calories per cupcake with over 20 grams of fat - and, depending on the frosting, that can go way up.  So, no cupcakes.  And a slice of chocolate mousse pie is just as bad, and worse, fat gram-wise.

And I'm guessing that that calorie count is on the low-side.  However, one cupcake, every once in a while sounds like a good treat.

Which designer cupcakes have you been trying? Sprinkles?
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 19, 2009, 09:39:53 PM
bk - Do you freeze your grapes?

Is that a euphemism? ! ?  ! ? ! ?

Now that would take some talent!

::)
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 19, 2009, 09:43:54 PM
Oh...

After reviewing the bios of the current round of contestant-chefs on "Top Chef: Las Vegas" - I believe I've had meals prepared by at least 10 of them.  And I think the only "Top Chef Masters" finalist I haven't had the pleasure of dining "with" is Michael Chiarello - although, I've prepared a bunch of his recipes over the years.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 19, 2009, 09:45:36 PM
And...

Goodnight.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: bk on August 19, 2009, 09:56:29 PM
bk - Do you freeze your grapes?

Is that a metaphor?  A rhetorical question?  Actually, I've never frozen my grapes, but I hear tell they're good that way.  I got some cucumber roll and a little lobster salad - easy on the calories and fat grams.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: bk on August 19, 2009, 09:57:36 PM
I can't remember the name of the cupcake place - one of these trendy new ones with a couple of locations in LA.
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: Charles Pogue on August 19, 2009, 11:07:07 PM
Jose and I just discovered we have mutual friend in the theatre on Facebook. 
Title: Re: THE EARL OF SANDWICH
Post by: bk on August 19, 2009, 11:24:21 PM
I'm quite tired.  I'm listening to Pearl Bailey sing songs from Porgy and Bess and other Gershwin faves.  Odd.