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Title: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: bk on August 30, 2009, 12:43:15 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were sleepy, and now it is time for you to post until the sleepy cows come home.
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Post by: bk on August 30, 2009, 12:44:03 AM
And the word of the day is: JACQUERIE!
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Post by: bk on August 30, 2009, 12:45:58 AM
And a very happy haineshisway.com birthday to former dear reader Hisaka.
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Post by: George on August 30, 2009, 12:47:14 AM
Yes, a Very Happy Birthday to (former) DR Hisaka!! ;D
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Post by: George on August 30, 2009, 12:56:37 AM
And just to make sure no one misses it...I've been cast as "Ensemble 6" in TAO (http://www.olytheater.com/)'s production of BK and David Wechter's The Brain From Planet X!

We don't start rehearsals until next March and it doesn't open until late April.  That's a long wait.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: George on August 30, 2009, 01:24:41 AM
Now, it's time for bed.  Time to dream about what I, as "Ensemble 6," will be doing in The Brain From Planet X. :)

Good night, BK.
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Post by: FJL on August 30, 2009, 02:42:33 AM
Great to hear you'll be in the show, George!!!
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Post by: FJL on August 30, 2009, 02:42:48 AM
Happy birthday, Hisaka
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Post by: DAW on August 30, 2009, 03:43:11 AM
A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to former DR Hisaka!!!!!    :D
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Post by: DAW on August 30, 2009, 03:44:02 AM
DR George - so happy for you being cast in the Northwest premiere of The Brain from Planet X!!!!!!!!!!  :D   :D   :D   :D   :D   :D   :D
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: DAW on August 30, 2009, 03:44:47 AM
Laura DR -    {{{{{HUGS}}}}} for you and DR Sandra today.             :'(
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Post by: FJL on August 30, 2009, 04:05:18 AM
Skip is on his way to the airport, for the plane to San Diego.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: DAW on August 30, 2009, 04:20:48 AM
~~~SAFE & EASY TRAVEL VIBES~~~
for Skip!!!!
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 30, 2009, 04:34:33 AM
Good morning, all! The alarm went off at 6:00 am, and I've mopped the bathroom floor, got the laundry in the washers, and I'm all caught up on the posts. Last night I was in bed by 9:30; I was home from the movie, did a bit of work on Brent's album and went straight to bed.

Today, I'm taking care of all my usual tasks early so I can spend the rest of the day on the album. I go to DC tomorow on the 1 pm train, but if George comes in to do the shelves, I want to be well out of his way for him to work until I leave.

DR Jose, thanks for the Woodstock info! It looks as though the photos were a reference for the designers of the film. The more I think about it, the more I liked it. I hope it does well. I really identified with Emil Hirsch as the Viet Nam vet. Everone I knoew in the late 60s or early 70s who had been in Viet Nam came back emotionally damaged, not so severely as my Uncle Kelly who survived two years in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp, and he was really deranged by the experience. Not a well woman at all.

DR George, great news about "The Brain!"

!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Birthday to Former DR Hisaka !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: elmore3003 on August 30, 2009, 04:35:40 AM
~~~SAFE & EASY TRAVEL VIBES~~~
for Skip!!!!
~~~~~~~~~~ Ditto! ~~~~~~~~~~

Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: DAW on August 30, 2009, 06:03:37 AM
DR George - I am glad that your friend's cats ended up getting fed.         :)
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on August 30, 2009, 06:10:17 AM
And the word of the day is: JACQUERIE!

And The Song Of The Day Is:   LONG AGO AND FAR AWAY
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jane on August 30, 2009, 06:12:42 AM
Laura DR -    {{{{{HUGS}}}}} for you and DR Sandra today.             :'(

DITTO ON THOSE HUGS!

DR Laura, it is sweet to think of you holding the kittens and writing something about each of them.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jane on August 30, 2009, 06:13:47 AM

CONGRATULATIONS DR GEORGE!!!!

I hope I can make it to the show.



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Post by: Jane on August 30, 2009, 06:15:03 AM
~~~SAFE & EASY TRAVEL VIBES~~~
for Skip!!!!

DITTO!
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Post by: Jane on August 30, 2009, 06:17:22 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HISAKA! 

I would put a rose up here, if I had a mouse to use.  I'm not very good at using the laptop without a mouse.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Ben on August 30, 2009, 06:32:28 AM
So I know of one Cast Album spoiler from the Playbill article (thanks to inside information at Fred and Skip's last Monday). Is there more information in that article or is it just XXX XXX XX XXX (you figure it out ;)
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jennifer on August 30, 2009, 06:55:03 AM
Congrats to DR George!
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jennifer on August 30, 2009, 06:56:59 AM
re: bears in the suburbs.

I'm sure it is possible. But wouldn't the bear have to come from somewhere.

In my instance there is city all around the small forest (hi DR Jose). So unless it had been in the woods for a very long time i just don't think it is likely i will see a bear.


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Post by: Jrand73 on August 30, 2009, 07:01:40 AM
Travel vibes for SKIP......adoption vibes for Kittens.

Happy Birthday to DR HISAKA.
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Post by: Jennifer on August 30, 2009, 07:01:49 AM
Tonight on tv is the second to last episode of TRUE BLOOD season 2.

And also the DAYTIME EMMYS. I'm really bummed that this year they are on the CW, which i don't get. Although my sister said she would record it for me.

Oh and also BIG BROTHER is on. I'm curious who DRs MBarnum and RonP like.

I think it would make a big difference if you watch tv only vs following the feeds.

I won't put any non-tv spoilers of who won hoh, pov...

My favorites were Jeff and Jordan. But now I just barely like them. They turned into really mean people (even though they didn't show it on tv). Hopefully they will show it.

I've strongly disliked natalie for a while. Although she is playing a good game. I like kevin just okay (mostly because he aligned with nat).

My fav is definitely michele. ANd j&j have been so unbelievably mean to them. I just can't believe they turned into ugly people. :(






Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jrand73 on August 30, 2009, 07:01:58 AM
Where is the production of the BRAIN in Indiana going to be?
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 30, 2009, 07:02:52 AM
Sorry the State Fair was a chore for you DR MBARNUM.  I stopped attending years ago.....state and county fairs are among my least favorite types of festivals.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jrand73 on August 30, 2009, 07:03:12 AM
What is everyone's favorite STATE FAIR food?
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 30, 2009, 07:03:26 AM
I did at one time eat a pork chop on a stick.
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Post by: DAW on August 30, 2009, 07:07:43 AM
I once ate a soap on a rope.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: elmore3003 on August 30, 2009, 07:10:15 AM
I once ate a soap on a rope.

And apparently chips of lead paint as well!
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Post by: Ben on August 30, 2009, 07:12:12 AM
Regarding yesterday's list, it may be out of print but the film soundtrack of How to Succeed was released on CD in the late 90's. It was one of those Ryko Enhanced CDs with the trailer included. I have the CD in front of me. It was also released on cassette at the same time. As I said, it's probably out of print now but it is out there somewhere in a CD release.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Ben on August 30, 2009, 07:12:47 AM
I once ate a soap on a rope.

And apparently chips of lead paint as well!

Now, play nice boys. You're both pretty!
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Post by: Sam on August 30, 2009, 07:37:11 AM
Good morning.

State Fair food:  Curly fries, frozen bananas, cotton candy, corn dogs, barbecue pork sandwiches.  ALWAYS FRESHLY MADE, NOT THAT BUY AT THE MARKET FROZEN STUFF.  We were at the Pomona Fair every year at 7AM for years, lots of walking but worth it.  Race track, concert at night, rides lots of rides, farm animals, model trains, home made jams etc,. from all over the country to take home for the year. Yum.

Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2009, 07:41:20 AM
What is everyone's favorite STATE FAIR food?

I haven't been to a state fair in probably four decades, so I have NO memory of the food that I ate. I do know back then there were no vendors selling deep fried items like they offer now. I'd love to try some of those foodstuffs, but that'd be the only reason I'd go to a state fair now.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Kerry on August 30, 2009, 07:42:18 AM
Still finishing up the move.  People moved all my things to different places, and all the furniture is wearing different clothes-- very "Alice In Wonderland."

I'll catch up later.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2009, 07:42:46 AM
Good morning!

There is a 50% chance of rain this afternoon, and those storms are seemingly going to cool things down for a few days. I am keeping my fingers crossed that we get these much cooler temperatures.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2009, 07:43:39 AM
Had an almost identical night to the one previous: fell asleep easily and quickly and slept well for 4 hours. Then, the rest of the night was spotty at best.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2009, 07:47:26 AM
Since I was up so early this morning, I went ahead and put the clothes into the washing machine to get that chore finished with before the afternoon. I'll head down in a few minutes to take the clothes out of the dryer.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Sam on August 30, 2009, 07:48:32 AM
Always hated the Renaissance Fair, the smell of beer everywhere, the dirt everywhere, the mindless frolocking everywhere.   Even with my friend's Gypsy Wagon set up for her clothing (hand made and hand batiked) we were required to wear those stupid wench costumes.  Us poor peasants, the things we had to do when the Queen's procession came through the town.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2009, 07:49:05 AM
While the clothes were washing this morning, I watched two more episodes of LIE TO ME (which finished the first disc in the 3-disc Blu-ray set). Both episodes were good and kept me guessing as to the guilty parties in the crimes being investigated. I was right in 75% of the cases.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2009, 07:51:35 AM
Of course, my work project today will be to finish up with the last movie in the trilogy of THE HUMAN CONDITION. Unless something arrives in the mail tomorrow, I have nothing else in the queue. I am expecting a couple more TV box sets (GHOST WHISPERER, CSI: NY, ONE STEP BEYOND), but they haven't arrived yet. Criterion has two Blu-ray releases for later in September that also have not yet arrived.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2009, 07:52:15 AM
Fox's Blu-ray of the movie MASH should arrive at some point this week, and since it comes out Tuesday, it'll get priority when it arrives, but it naturally has not gotten here yet.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Sam on August 30, 2009, 07:53:07 AM
Dear MattH, it gets better, sometimes it takes 6 months for the pain to stop.  But it does stop.  
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Sam on August 30, 2009, 07:56:28 AM
Well I better go close the windows, it's getting warm outside, and the air is bad from all the smoke.

Pleasant Sunday.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2009, 08:09:40 AM
Dear MattH, it gets better, sometimes it takes 6 months for the pain to stop.  But it does stop.  

I hope you're right. It is the promise of improvement that's keeping me going at this point. I am fairly miserably unhappy right now.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2009, 08:12:22 AM
I guess I'll head down now to fold the laundry out of the dryer and then start on fixing some lunch.

WBBL.
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Post by: Ben on August 30, 2009, 08:19:44 AM
I have never been a fan of the "Ren Fest" as my actor friends who participated called it. Ugh.

I have a soft spot for the Minnesota State Fair. The last time we went was 2004. We only went once and it was with most of my family. We wanted to go a second time without everyone but it didn't happen. The next time we are in Minnesota in August we will try to go by ourselves.

In the 60s and 70s the "deep-fried" and everything on a stick was not a part of the State Fair experience. There were cheese curds and candy apples and cotton candy and other fun foods but no deep friend Milky Ways or Pork Chop on a stick (there were Pronto Pups, the deep fried battered hot dog on a stick but that was about all). Since I haven't been to a state fair (except for 2004) in 30 years I don't know when the deep friend and stick phenoms started.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Ben on August 30, 2009, 08:20:13 AM
Tom Thumb Donuts

All the milk you can drink (white or chocolate) for a quarter (though I'm sure it's more money now).
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Ben on August 30, 2009, 08:22:25 AM
I just finished a bunch of updates on the laptop and the desktop. I will now hop in the shower and then it's off to Pier One to look at some discontinued chairs.

The weather has gone back to late summer. It's supposed to be 84 today after a couple of days of rain and blissfully cool weather.

Hope the blissfully cool keeps up for this next weekend (Labor Day) when we are on Long Island
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 30, 2009, 08:37:43 AM
And I have finished my promotions report and will soon be on my way to the bored meeting....er I mean the BOARD meeting.
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 30, 2009, 08:40:25 AM
The display case for ARSENIC AND OLD LACE is looking a bit sparse.

I have two Playbills from the original run at the Fulton Theatre -  one features Josephine Hull and Eric Von Stroheim....the other features Mr Boris Karloff.

I have a book that has a lovely photo from the original run that features Hull and Jean Adair and "Mr Witherspoon", a book that has Mr Karloff in his Frankenstein makeup. 

A Stagebill that has some fun art on the front....the production featured Jean Stapleton and Marion Ross AND Mr Jonathon Frid.

I will also add a small wine glass with real elderberries and....a bit of lace.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: MBarnum on August 30, 2009, 08:46:05 AM
Good morning all and big congrats to DR George for his role in BRAIN FROM PLANET X!!
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Post by: Jrand73 on August 30, 2009, 08:47:33 AM
I am hungry - but I do not think I will have any of DR DAW's soap on a rope.
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Post by: MBarnum on August 30, 2009, 08:54:33 AM
The State Fair in itself was not bad at all, it was just that I got stuck escorting my mom (with her walker) while my sister got to take Benny and Taylor to all the fun stuff.

Mom just wanted to see the display of art work. She has entered a painting each year since she moved up here. This year her painting was not chosen for display. She was grumpy and spent the entire time dissing the other paintings and telling everyone she encountered how her painting was not chosen. It was driving me up a wall.

To top things off, we were supposed to try and find my sister and the kids, but Sue didn't hear her cell phone when I called her to find out where she was. After an hours journey escorting my crabby mom (and her walker) across the fairgrounds, and seeing no sight of the kids and Sue, we decided to leave.

Once we left and were back on the road...THEN my sister calls me to tell me where they are.

I had been looking very forward to taking the kids on some rides and checking out all the farm animals and reptiles.

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Post by: TCB on August 30, 2009, 09:11:08 AM
Congratulations, George, for being cast in THE BRAIN FROM PLANET X!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Just think!  Olympia could be next year's New York HHW gathering spot.  Of course we would have to rent Fred and Skip a condo with a large kitchen, so that Skip could delight us all with one of his meals works of art.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: td on August 30, 2009, 09:14:30 AM
Oy and vey!  Dixie Bell has been blessed.  In the church.  In the sanctuary.  All of which occurred AFTER her run around the cemetery.  She'll probably sleep for most of the rest of the day; me, I'll be taking a long, hot, steamy shower.   Or two.  (no soap on a rope).
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Post by: TCB on August 30, 2009, 09:16:15 AM
What is everyone's favorite STATE FAIR food?


Fair Burgers with grilled onions and Scones!
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: TCB on August 30, 2009, 09:23:42 AM
What is everyone's favorite STATE FAIR food?

I haven't been to a state fair in probably four decades, so I have NO memory of the food that I ate. I do know back then there were no vendors selling deep fried items like they offer now. I'd love to try some of those foodstuffs, but that'd be the only reason I'd go to a state fair now.

The Western Washington Fair, known far and wide as the Puyallup Fair, runs September 11 thru 27.  It is one of the ten largest fairs in the country, and the single largest event in the State of Washington.  It is still a lot of fun (I like to see all the products being hyped..."it sleces.....it dices"); but it really has become expensive.  Not a bad as a day at Disneyland, but still expensive.
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Post by: TCB on August 30, 2009, 09:24:24 AM
PAGE THREE
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Post by: TCB on August 30, 2009, 09:31:07 AM
So, elmore, will you be journeying to Olympia next Spring?
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Post by: bk on August 30, 2009, 09:34:22 AM
I have never been to a State Fair.  And I never went to the Renaissance Fair here in LA - my ex-wife used to go, but I would not - ever.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: bk on August 30, 2009, 09:34:39 AM
I'm up.  Good night's sleep, but I wish I'd gone to bed an hour earlier.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: bk on August 30, 2009, 10:15:20 AM
Just went out to jog, and had to come back in - the fires have caused the air to reek of smoke and ash, and it's simply not healthy to run in such air.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on August 30, 2009, 10:20:30 AM
CONGRATS TO GEORGE

ON YOUR UPCOMING BRAINY STAGE APPEARANCE
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Post by: FJL on August 30, 2009, 10:27:53 AM
Jrand - I seem to have the very same (well not the very same, but of its kind) Fulton theatre Playbill featuring Boris Karloff on the cover. 

On the title page, does yours say "Beginning Monday, June 1, 1942"
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Post by: Jane on August 30, 2009, 10:46:33 AM
DR MBarnum I would be grumpy after a day like you had.  It is almost impossible to hear a cell phone in a crowded noisy area.  I try to keep it in a pants pocket so I feel it vibrate.  Even doing that I can miss calls.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jane on August 30, 2009, 10:48:26 AM
Just went out to jog, and had to come back in - the fires have caused the air to reek of smoke and ash, and it's simply not healthy to run in such air.

I'm glad you aren't running in it.  My brother said he won't exercise until the air quality improves.
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Post by: Jane on August 30, 2009, 10:54:02 AM
Our favorite Renaissance fair was in California. I don't know why it would be better there, or if it was still new to us.   I remember taking the boys in Pennsylvania, not sure if we went to one anywhere besides the two states.

I don't think I have a favorite fair food.  There were deep fried twinkies at the music fest in Bethlehem, PA.  I thought they looked disgusting & would not try one to report to Keith.
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 30, 2009, 11:08:49 AM
So, elmore, will you be journeying to Olympia next Spring?

You never know, DR TCB, you never know!
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 30, 2009, 11:18:20 AM
I once ate a soap on a rope.

And apparently chips of lead paint as well!

Now, play nice boys. You're both pretty!

Now, Ben, DR slingshot knows I love him!
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Post by: Sam on August 30, 2009, 11:22:45 AM
I bought 2 cd book cases at Ikea.  Unpacked each has maybe 50 screws, what was I thinking.
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Post by: Sam on August 30, 2009, 11:23:39 AM
I work at the bottom of the foothills of Tujunga, where the fires are.  I hope we can breathe tomorrow.
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Post by: Sam on August 30, 2009, 11:27:53 AM
Dear Cillaliz, Please don't stress eat. 

I forgot to say that I did go shopping in La Jolla.  80% off a Waterford snowflake bowl.  80% off a Navajo sterling silver/14K pendant.   80% off at the bead store for the rest of the components to finish the necklace.   Not a bad day.
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Post by: Sam on August 30, 2009, 11:31:26 AM
Must venture outside.   The screwing of the screws can wait till later.
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Post by: Jane on August 30, 2009, 11:40:18 AM
I work at the bottom of the foothills of Tujunga, where the fires are.  I hope we can breathe tomorrow.

Vibes for you tomorrow & in the upcoming days!
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Post by: Jane on August 30, 2009, 11:41:28 AM
DR Sam, you make jewelry?
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Post by: FJL on August 30, 2009, 11:41:31 AM
Skip is now in San Diego. I'm pretty sure he'll be dining between the two shows at that Wolfgang Puck's restaurant that Sam mentioned. 
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: JMK on August 30, 2009, 11:46:21 AM
Well I must be getting senile, because I distinctly remember BK telling me that XXX XXX XX XXX was not his upcoming release.  But maybe that was a few releases ago.  ;)
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: JMK on August 30, 2009, 11:46:42 AM
Didn't Elmore have a really funny story about a theater party at that show?  Elmore?
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Post by: DAW on August 30, 2009, 12:10:55 PM
My, those old queens over at DataLounge are a nasty bunch!!         :o
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Post by: FJL on August 30, 2009, 12:12:11 PM
DAW - How shocking.  Tell me about it.  And don't leave out a single word!


(Just kidding)
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Post by: JMK on August 30, 2009, 12:18:56 PM
What was up with that Data Lounge link someone sent last night to CASTRECL that was supposedly about Mandelbaum?  I didn't see any mention of him, but then again, I may have been looking for XXX XXX XX XXX.  ;)
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: DAW on August 30, 2009, 12:22:49 PM
DR JMK - it's an old thread, going back to 2007.  Just innuendo and conjecture.  Nothing to see here, folks....move along.
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Post by: bk on August 30, 2009, 12:41:55 PM
Finished addressing all packages, and there were more than usual for this release.  We'll now attach the postage.
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Post by: FJL on August 30, 2009, 01:05:50 PM
In the words of Hanson:

When you get old and start losing your hair
Can you tell me who will still care?
Can you tell me who will still care?

Mmm bop, ba duba dop
Ba du bop, ba duba dop
Ba du bop, ba duba dop
Ba du

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sd0C_Us31kk&feature=related
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Post by: FJL on August 30, 2009, 01:07:01 PM
The above is a  reference to a very strange "review" by jesse21 on All that Chat.

http://www.talkinbroadway.com/allthatchat/d.php?id=1767724
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Post by: FJL on August 30, 2009, 01:08:00 PM
specifically the line:

at yesterday's performance, it played to a front row of twelve mostly bald-headed men and about twenty others scattered through the theater. To be fair, it was the afternoon, but I still doubt this one is going anywhere.
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Post by: FJL on August 30, 2009, 01:08:41 PM
Yes, folks, we are now "reviewing" the appearance and hair of the audience.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Laura on August 30, 2009, 01:32:36 PM
Congratulations to DR George for his role in Brain.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Laura on August 30, 2009, 01:33:47 PM
Thanks for your concern about the kittens.

My DH just called. I think he was afraid I didn't leave them all at the shelter.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2009, 01:41:18 PM
I watched MONK while I ate lunch. After thoroughly enjoying last week's "alien" episode, I didn't much like this week's with Monk as a twin of a famous hit man. Sure, it gave the star a chance to play a different character (kind of), but the mystery was pretty feeble and there wasn't much fun there.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2009, 01:42:06 PM
Yes, indeed. Very happy that George got into the show he wanted to be a part of. I'm sure he'll keep us apprised of rehearsals once they get going.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2009, 01:43:26 PM
I spent the next 190 minutes this afternoon with the third (and thankfully) last part of THE HUMAN CONDITION. It has been an interesting saga, but I rather regret it devolved into extreme melodrama by the last half hour. I kind of lost patience with it near the end going to its extremes and stretching everything out to agonizing lengths.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2009, 01:44:18 PM
I have the entire bonus features disc to work on tonight. I cued it up, but it was a bit hard to tell how much might actually be there with the way the disc ontents were laid out. I'll find out soon enough.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2009, 02:02:12 PM
Well, I did a quick internet surf, and things seem pretty quiet all over, so I'm going to hop off-line and do some writing. Then I'll head down and do that disc of bonus features for THE HUMAN CONDITION.

WBBL.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: elmore3003 on August 30, 2009, 02:04:17 PM
Didn't Elmore have a really funny story about a theater party at that show?  Elmore?

I'm sorry. At what show?
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: elmore3003 on August 30, 2009, 02:05:22 PM
What was up with that Data Lounge link someone sent last night to CASTRECL that was supposedly about Mandelbaum?  I didn't see any mention of him, but then again, I may have been looking for XXX XXX XX XXX.  ;)


Isn't she dead?
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: George on August 30, 2009, 02:12:59 PM
DR George - I am glad that your friend's cats ended up getting fed.         :)

I am a slave to duty (a "Pirates of Penzance" reference). ;)
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Ben on August 30, 2009, 02:17:01 PM
We are the proud owners of two new small wing chairs. As I have mentioned in earlier posts, we were looking for something to replace the old couch. We looked at J.C. Penney's on line, Pottery Barn, West Elm, The Door Store, Macy's and Housing Works (used). We found some things we liked but nothing jumped out. I saw chairs in the window at Pier One earlier in the week so we walked over today (a block away). Lo and behold, they had a very nice small wing chair (we're small people, we need small chairs). We sat and liked and made measurements and thought and ate lunch (pizza), came home, thought some more and decided. We bought them at 2pm and they were delivered at 3:30!
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: td on August 30, 2009, 02:17:18 PM
My, those old queens over at DataLounge are a nasty bunch!!         :o

Been reading the Ken Mandelbaum thread,  have we?
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: td on August 30, 2009, 02:19:37 PM
DR George, congrats!  I always knew you were one the BRAINiest people here.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: George on August 30, 2009, 02:43:08 PM
Great to hear you'll be in the show, George!!!

Thanks Fred and DAW and Larry and Jane and Jennifer and MBarnum and TCB and ArnoldMBrockman and Laura and Matt and td!! ;D
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: George on August 30, 2009, 02:43:40 PM
I'm sure he'll keep us apprised of rehearsals once they get going.

Of course, I will!
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: George on August 30, 2009, 02:44:14 PM
What is everyone's favorite STATE FAIR food?

I can't remember when (or if) I've been to an actual state fair, but for fair food in general, my favorite is Funnel cakes!!
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: George on August 30, 2009, 02:44:43 PM
Dear MattH, it gets better, sometimes it takes 6 months for the pain to stop.  But it does stop.  

I hope you're right. It is the promise of improvement that's keeping me going at this point. I am fairly miserably unhappy right now.

~~~CONTINUED GET BETTER (AND MORE QUICKLY) VIBES FOR DR MATT!!~~~
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: bk on August 30, 2009, 02:47:17 PM
Back from a spot of lunch with Cason, and we're just doing the rest of the postage and all will be ready for the CDs' arrival Tuesday morning.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Laura on August 30, 2009, 02:47:33 PM
Cotton Candy. I haven't been to the fair in decades, so I don't know from any of this deep-fried fair food stuff.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: George on August 30, 2009, 02:59:20 PM
And I have finished my promotions report and will soon be on my way to the bored meeting....er I mean the BOARD meeting.

No, and you can't afford to be bored with your board, can you?

(a London Follies reference :D)
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: MBarnum on August 30, 2009, 03:13:30 PM
I noticed that the fair here had deep fried asparagus, which I was very tempted to try.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: MBarnum on August 30, 2009, 03:14:05 PM
...and deep fried bacon, which also sounded yummy..but deadly.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: MBarnum on August 30, 2009, 03:14:50 PM
Happy news about the new furniture DR Ben. Perhaps you can post a photo of you two in your new chairs!
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: DAW on August 30, 2009, 03:33:45 PM
Brian Boitano's cooking show today was all about BACON.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: George on August 30, 2009, 03:42:44 PM
So, elmore, will you be journeying to Olympia next Spring?

You never know, DR TCB, you never know!

Just remember, if anyone comes to town, you all have to find your own hotels...I don't have any extra room in my very cluttered place. ::)
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: td on August 30, 2009, 03:46:31 PM
Brian Boitano's cooking show today was all about BACON.

Francis?
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Michael on August 30, 2009, 03:49:30 PM
From yesterday

Answering DR Jose question

Yes I am, but I am so far down the list and I have three counties worth of teachers fighting for a handful of jobs that unless things turn around I am afraid it is not to be this year. But I will not give up. Going to take more courses and tests.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Michael on August 30, 2009, 03:51:15 PM
Congrats to George.

Rehearsals are  long way off and anything can happen to the actor playing the brain.
Like an "arranged" accident :0
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: George on August 30, 2009, 03:53:12 PM
Congrats to George.

Thanks, Michael!
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: George on August 30, 2009, 03:57:46 PM
Rehearsals are  long way off and anything can happen to the actor playing the brain.
Like an "arranged" accident :0

::)

I know nothing! (in my best Sgt. Schultz voice)
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: George on August 30, 2009, 04:25:07 PM
And now, I must be off to my sister's.  I'm putting up blinds in her kitchen.

Be back later!
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: DAW on August 30, 2009, 04:30:02 PM
And don't forget to feed the cats!!
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: bk on August 30, 2009, 04:32:34 PM
Yesterday, a day of ice cream discussion, twelve pages.  Today?  Five.  Let's talk about our favorite ICE CREAMS!
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Laura on August 30, 2009, 04:47:04 PM
Tonight we are going to Sugar Bowl for ice cream.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jane on August 30, 2009, 04:51:24 PM

My DH just called. I think he was afraid I didn't leave them all at the shelter.

;D  Does he question this from experience?
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jane on August 30, 2009, 04:54:19 PM
DR Ben & DP Ant, congrats on finding just what you were looking for.  Yes, photos would be nice :)
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: François on August 30, 2009, 04:57:14 PM
The one and only Gavin Creel:

(Hey, DR Jane; he's a dog lover too!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKJi21yusi8&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihLTSEW2hXU&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hfszU5ZN4I&feature=related
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jane on August 30, 2009, 05:00:40 PM
The dog didn't stay for long :(
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: François on August 30, 2009, 05:01:09 PM

Now, that, to me, is singing with feeling!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqFnNr1mmMY&feature=related
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: François on August 30, 2009, 05:02:50 PM
The dog didn't stay for long :(

Oh, YOU should "stay" longer because it keeps wandering through the studio ..... and makes many re-appearances!! What a dog! :D
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jrand73 on August 30, 2009, 05:15:51 PM
Jrand - I seem to have the very same (well not the very same, but of its kind) Fulton theatre Playbill featuring Boris Karloff on the cover. 

On the title page, does yours say "Beginning Monday, June 1, 1942"

I will check tomorrow, I put it in the case today.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jane on August 30, 2009, 05:16:01 PM
I'll go back and watch the entire clips then.  Thanks.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jane on August 30, 2009, 05:16:18 PM
Now that Craig & Ioana have cable & internet connections we were able to Skype with them.   The movers were very good and except for the rain all went well.  A friend of Craig’s helped with the unloading.  They like the new place & have a quiet spot in the building complex with a nice view.  Craig already registered his car & is busy doing all the things one does after moving to a new state. 

Most of all they needs jobs.

Please send vibes for Craig to quickly find a job he wants, not one he has to take!
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jrand73 on August 30, 2009, 05:19:20 PM
Yes, folks, we are now "reviewing" the appearance and hair of the audience.

I am in trouble.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: DAW on August 30, 2009, 05:19:20 PM
~~~SATISFACTORY JOB SEARCH VIBES~~~
for DS Craig!!!!!
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jrand73 on August 30, 2009, 05:22:25 PM
Where is THE BRAIN playing in Indiana?
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jrand73 on August 30, 2009, 05:24:49 PM
I was watching the Blu Ray Disc of TWILIGHT.  I have not read the books....but it sure was a slow boat to China.  Nothing much appealing to me about any of the actors.  Kind of a by the numbers thing.....I might watch the rest of it someday....when I have nothing else to do.  I gather it pleased the fans and I am happy for them -

I then made the mistake of starting 10,000 B.C. in Blu Ray....another movie I will probably never finish watching.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jrand73 on August 30, 2009, 05:25:29 PM
DR MBARNUM sorry your day was disappointing....but the State Fair is an ANNUAL thing....maybe 2010 will be better for you.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: FJL on August 30, 2009, 05:28:27 PM
I'm impressed by how tiny the names of the writer and director are compared to the names of the actors in the ARSENIC Playbill.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jane on August 30, 2009, 05:30:29 PM
Thank you DR DAW! 

Job vibes back to you!
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jane on August 30, 2009, 05:30:51 PM
Where is THE BRAIN playing in Indiana?

;D
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 30, 2009, 05:31:25 PM
Good Morning!

I got up...
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 30, 2009, 05:31:37 PM
Good Afternoon!

I stayed up...
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 30, 2009, 05:31:45 PM
Then I took a nap...
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 30, 2009, 05:32:01 PM
Good Evening!

And I'm up again...

;D
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 30, 2009, 05:34:27 PM
DR George - Congrats on your Cranial Casting!!!
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 30, 2009, 05:34:36 PM
(hi DR Jennifer)

:)
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Ginny on August 30, 2009, 05:41:41 PM
Sunday evening greetings!  We had a smooth trip to Lima and back today and I took a 2-hour nap when we got home.  DS Rob got back from Michigan and his cousin and her husband delivered their "redneck pick-up truck" for Rob to use tomorrow to complete his move from Cincinnati.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: François on August 30, 2009, 05:42:17 PM
Did you know that ...

Brent Barrett looks younger and now sounds like Gavin Creel?!

Yep!

See for yourself! ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL4BgOf2LDE&feature=related
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jrand73 on August 30, 2009, 05:43:09 PM
I'm impressed by how tiny the names of the writer and director are compared to the names of the actors in the ARSENIC Playbill.

Typical of the times I guess....obviously billing was of little importance to them......my guess is that if it had been someone like George Abbott instead of Bretaigne Windust - and George S. Kauffman instead of Joseph Kesselring - there might have been an adjustment.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: François on August 30, 2009, 05:43:35 PM
Then I took a nap...

I hope you put it back where you found it!! :)
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jrand73 on August 30, 2009, 05:43:51 PM
I'm impressed by how tiny the names of the writer and director are compared to the names of the actors in the ARSENIC Playbill.

Typical of the times I guess....obviously billing was of little importance to them......my guess is that if it had been someone like George Abbott instead of Bretaigne Windust - and George S. Kauffman instead of Joseph Kesselring - there might have been an adjustment.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jrand73 on August 30, 2009, 05:44:04 PM
I want cake AND ice cream.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: François on August 30, 2009, 05:44:23 PM
Hey?

What do you know?! A new page!

How about that?!
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: François on August 30, 2009, 05:46:10 PM
Can you say Aaron Tveit?


But the voice?!
Oh, the voice!!
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Ginny on August 30, 2009, 05:46:13 PM
Job vibes for Craig and Ioana!
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jrand73 on August 30, 2009, 05:46:21 PM
I think I will play some CD's!
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Ginny on August 30, 2009, 05:47:36 PM
Congratulations to DR George!  Maybe spring '10 will be when I introduce my DH to my native PNW!
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: bk on August 30, 2009, 05:48:08 PM
Jrand:

http://www.buckcreekplayers.com/Coming%20Soon.htm
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: François on August 30, 2009, 05:49:44 PM

Run Away With (Him) Me ?

Who would not?? ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61EL69OZSlY&feature=related
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 30, 2009, 06:01:40 PM
So...

I went to church this morning with my parents. We went to the 8:30am service.  Surprisingly, I was quite awake for the service.  We usually go to the later service, but since we had to drive back up to Fairfax this morning, well...

Two things I noticed about this particular church:

-They actually have a "late seating break" for, well, the latecomers.  It happens right before the Litrugy of the Word starts.  The ushers help and guide people into their seats, and then once the head usher give the signal, the Mass continues.

-Whoever programmed the music for this morning's service made sure to include a little bit of everything: traditional hymns, modern "folk" tunes, traditional hymns with a non-traditional accompaniment/rhythmic underlay, even an African-influenced "Alleluia".  The percussionist, consequently, was able to use his full battery (get it?) of "toys".  Including a djembe - which happened to be placed right next to a microphone.  At first I thought he was playing with a baby rattle. ;)

-Oh, and I believe the responsorial psalm should have been transposed down a key. Or two. Or three. ::)
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 30, 2009, 06:03:02 PM

Run Away With (Him) Me ?

Who would not?? ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61EL69OZSlY&feature=related

Well... Frankly, if I hear that song one more time at an audition...

Alas, one of the "dangers" of my line of work.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: DAW on August 30, 2009, 06:04:47 PM
Thanks, DR Jane!!    :)
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 30, 2009, 06:07:21 PM
DR François - GUESS WHO? (http://twitpic.com/esqka)

;)
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Michael on August 30, 2009, 06:07:25 PM
With the talk of the datalounge I decided to take a gander at it. I never heard of it before. Somehow I got hooked into reading a thread about Mary Martin and several people (as Ethel Merman) posted the punch line to story I heard a while back about Ethel Merman and Mary Martin. I read through the whole thread hoping that someone would post the whole story, but no one did.

As for datalounge it is a real smarmy site. I like it :-)
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Cillaliz on August 30, 2009, 06:09:18 PM
I haven't caught up.  Steve is much worse than I thought he would be.  I'll be surprised if he makes it to Friday when I go back up there. 

Today was a disaster.  When I first arrived Squeaker the cat greeted me as always and went back to the bedroom.   A little while later Gretch went back to make the bed and found Squeaker dead on the bed.  He hadn't made a noise, nothing, he just died.  He was only 10 years old.  So after much distress and stressing over whether to tell Steve (he was very close to the cat but we don't think he'll notice, he doesn't really know what's going on) we all decided not to tell him.

They had planned to just take Squeak to the vet Monday to have him cremated, but I knew that was done at the Humane Society there.  I contacted the nearest Humane Society that is about 20-25 miles from there. We found out they were open today and then not again until Thursday!  So, a couple hours after he died,  Gretch said goodbye to him, and I took Squeaker to the Humane Society.  She'll get his ashes later this week.

It wasn't a day for comic relief.  I put the geyser stuff in my parents' garage and will do it next weekend
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 30, 2009, 06:11:17 PM
After church, we headed back to my parents' house, packed up my stuff, and then hopped back on I-95 to head back up to Fairfax.

We ended up meeting up with my brother's former in-laws for lunch - along with my brother and his daughter.  We were also able to stop by my other brother's place to check in on him and his kids. So, all in all, it was a very family-filled and hug-filled day.

:)
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 30, 2009, 06:12:28 PM
Awwwww...

{{{{{{{DR CILLALIZ}}}}}}}}
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 30, 2009, 06:13:31 PM
I think I will play some CD's!

Well, I guess that's better than playing with some CDs. Or playing CD.

-Not that there's anything wrong with that.  Just ask DR George. ;)
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jane on August 30, 2009, 06:13:44 PM
DR Ginny, thank you for the much needed vibes.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jane on August 30, 2009, 06:15:33 PM
DR Cilla I've been thinking about you all day.  I'm on the verge of tears reading about your day.

Hugs!
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 30, 2009, 06:16:26 PM
Oh...

One, well, maybe two interesting things about lunch..

-We ate at a place called "Celebrity Delly".

-Today's special - which could be served with either strawberries of blueberries was: Homemade Blints.

:)
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Cillaliz on August 30, 2009, 06:18:47 PM
Thanks.  Losing Squeak right now was really not what any of them needed.  Thank heavens her sister lives next door to her and her brother and his family are just up the road.  They were all going to be there for dinner.  I'm thankful she has so much family support
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: FJL on August 30, 2009, 06:20:08 PM
Hugs and love and strength to Cilla
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Cillaliz on August 30, 2009, 06:20:25 PM
gotta go change loads of laundry. 
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: JMK on August 30, 2009, 06:22:00 PM
I spent the next 190 minutes this afternoon with the third (and thankfully) last part of THE HUMAN CONDITION. It has been an interesting saga, but I rather regret it devolved into extreme melodrama by the last half hour. I kind of lost patience with it near the end going to its extremes and stretching everything out to agonizing lengths.

I'll trade you THE HUMAN CONDITION for the Staatskapelle Weimar RING CYCLE any day of the week.  :)
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on August 30, 2009, 06:25:20 PM
MARIMBAS AND VIBES FOR CRAIG =Get The Job That's Good For You !
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Laura on August 30, 2009, 06:26:05 PM
I'm so sorry, Cillaliz.

I hope that Steve's last days are peaceful. You are a good friend.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Ginny on August 30, 2009, 06:28:16 PM
DR Cillaliz - sorry to hear about your day and, especially, about Steve's condition.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 30, 2009, 06:28:39 PM
I also finally met the new husband and son of my brother's ex-wife.  -They're still really good friends, my brother and his ex, that is.  Mason, who is two-years old, is a cutie!  And, Chris, the husband, is a handsome-y.  ;)

*I also re-met my brother's ex-wife's cousin, Ryan.  Ryan lives in Richmond, and we met about eight years ago.  He was one of those "different" kids in high school.  He came up to DC one time to see a show I was playing, and loved it.  Once he got to college - and away from home - he found and was allowed to be himself, and bloomed.  He managed to turn his love of all things Disney into a position with Radio Disney while he was still in college. -Consequently, whenever any of the Disney tween acts (Miley Cyrus, The Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato) play in DC, he's able to pass on VIP passes on to his cousins.  He also, apparently, has a semi-famous drag alter-ego with an international(!) fan base.  It was actually kind of cool being able to "talk gay" with him today. ;)
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: elmore3003 on August 30, 2009, 06:39:42 PM
Job vibes for Craig and Ioana!

Ditto!

I'm tired and going to bed. I've set the alarm for 5 am. Lordy!
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: elmore3003 on August 30, 2009, 06:43:31 PM
Jrand:

http://www.buckcreekplayers.com/Coming%20Soon.htm

Good Lord, DR JRand59! They're in your back yard. Almost.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jane on August 30, 2009, 06:43:46 PM
Jrand:

http://www.buckcreekplayers.com/Coming%20Soon.htm

Yes, JRand finally got his answer :) 

DR JRand, do you think you will go?  It would be more fun if you waited and attended the Pacific Northwest show ;)

Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 30, 2009, 06:45:59 PM
Job vibes for Craig and Ioana!

Ditto!

I'm tired and going to bed. I've set the alarm for 5 am. Lordy!

Sleep well, DR elmore.

-Oh, which hall will the reading take place in on Tuesday?  -I'll email you too.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jane on August 30, 2009, 06:46:10 PM
MARIMBAS AND VIBES FOR CRAIG =Get The Job That's Good For You !

Thank you :)
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 30, 2009, 06:48:06 PM
~~~~~JOBS VIBES FOR CRAIG & IOANA~~~~~

*DR Jane - If Craig and Ioana want to meet for lunch tomorrow... :)
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jane on August 30, 2009, 06:48:10 PM
DR elmore, 5:00 am-GROAN!

Sleep well.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: TCB on August 30, 2009, 06:50:05 PM
I haven't caught up.  Steve is much worse than I thought he would be.  I'll be surprised if he makes it to Friday when I go back up there. 

Today was a disaster.  When I first arrived Squeaker the cat greeted me as always and went back to the bedroom.   A little while later Gretch went back to make the bed and found Squeaker dead on the bed.  He hadn't made a noise, nothing, he just died.  He was only 10 years old.  So after much distress and stressing over whether to tell Steve (he was very close to the cat but we don't think he'll notice, he doesn't really know what's going on) we all decided not to tell him.

They had planned to just take Squeak to the vet Monday to have him cremated, but I knew that was done at the Humane Society there.  I contacted the nearest Humane Society that is about 20-25 miles from there. We found out they were open today and then not again until Thursday!  So, a couple hours after he died,  Gretch said goodbye to him, and I took Squeaker to the Humane Society.  She'll get his ashes later this week.

It wasn't a day for comic relief.  I put the geyser stuff in my parents' garage and will do it next weekend



Oh, Cilla, I am so sorry.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jane on August 30, 2009, 06:50:38 PM
~~~~~JOBS VIBES FOR CRAIG & IOANA~~~~~

*DR Jane - If Craig and Ioana want to meet for lunch tomorrow... :)

That is so sweet of you.  I think Craig has a ton of errands to do, I will pass that on.  You mentioned friends having good vets.  I am about to email you their location in case one of your friends with a pet lives close by.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: TCB on August 30, 2009, 06:51:52 PM
Successful job search vibes for DS Craig!
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jane on August 30, 2009, 06:58:46 PM
Thanks DR TCB.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: TCB on August 30, 2009, 06:58:58 PM
VIBES OF COMFORT TO ALL WHO NEED THEM!


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Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: TCB on August 30, 2009, 06:59:31 PM




G'night!
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jane on August 30, 2009, 07:07:07 PM
Bryan discovered an Original House of Pancakes in Chicago.  I'm glad he found it after our visit, I would only have been disappointed we didn't have time to go.  Of course that is silly as we have only been to the original Original House of Pancakes in Portland twice.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Ginny on August 30, 2009, 07:22:09 PM
Bryan discovered an Original House of Pancakes in Chicago.  I'm glad he found it after our visit, I would only have been disappointed we didn't have time to go.  Of course that is silly as we have only been to the original Original House of Pancakes in Portland twice.

There's one not far from our house, DR Jane.  You could come here!
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jane on August 30, 2009, 07:26:33 PM
DR Ginny, I would love to make a visit to Michigan & you.  With my boys scattered now & our visits to L.A. I think that won't be happening in the near future. :(
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Ginny on August 30, 2009, 07:30:50 PM
Travel vibes to DR Elmore!
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jennifer on August 30, 2009, 07:41:01 PM
I was watching the Blu Ray Disc of TWILIGHT.  I have not read the books....but it sure was a slow boat to China.  Nothing much appealing to me about any of the actors.  Kind of a by the numbers thing.....I might watch the rest of it someday....when I have nothing else to do.  I gather it pleased the fans and I am happy for them -

I don't know that it pleased the fans.

I know i am a big fan of the books and i only thought the movie was okay. There was so much more they could have done IMO.

HOWEVER a lot of the fans are kids. My niece for example is 14 and she has read the books. And her and her little friends love the actors and the movie (i did not like most of the casting).


Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jennifer on August 30, 2009, 07:41:19 PM
Vibes for DR Jane's son Craig. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jennifer on August 30, 2009, 07:43:01 PM
(hi DR Jennifer)

:)

Hi. And i'm still starving and did not do any exercise today.

I can't figure out if my body has just not caught up on eating. But i am confused.

When i've been hungry i've eaten (except not after 7pm). And i go to sleep hungry and wake up hungry. It is definitely peculiar!


Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jane on August 30, 2009, 07:45:18 PM
Thanks DR Jennifer. 

Some foods can make you hungrier than others.  I should but don't pay attention to those.  Drinking water fills a hungry stomach ;)

'night
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jennifer on August 30, 2009, 07:45:52 PM
Vibes to DR Cillaliz. What a terrible day! :(

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Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Jennifer on August 30, 2009, 07:48:16 PM
My sister took my niece to the circus today while my mom and i watched the baby.

They were gone 4 1/2 hours. And by the end i was sitting outside with her on my lap waiting for her meal truck to arrive.

She was so hungry. And she does not like her bottle. Although i think it helped a bit.

Poor kid sitting outside waiting for mommy to feed her. But she was happy out there. She likes being outside.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: JMK on August 30, 2009, 07:50:35 PM
Managed to finish GOTTERDAMMERUNG.  Oy and vey, and also vey and oy.  Also did my next to last review for DVDTalk today, a completely charming film I especially recommend to BK, as I think it may remind him quite a bit of the Kritzer books.  It's a British film, directed by Paul Weiland, called "66" (or alternatively "Sixty Six," and no, I'm not kidding), starring Helena Bonham Carter.  She plays the mother of a little boy who has the misfortune to have his Bar Mitzvah on the day in 1966 that England for the one and only time made the World Cup Finals in soccer. 
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2009, 07:53:01 PM
I was watching the Blu Ray Disc of TWILIGHT.  I have not read the books....but it sure was a slow boat to China.  Nothing much appealing to me about any of the actors.  Kind of a by the numbers thing.....I might watch the rest of it someday....when I have nothing else to do.  I gather it pleased the fans and I am happy for them -

I then made the mistake of starting 10,000 B.C. in Blu Ray....another movie I will probably never finish watching.

I really never had any interest in either one of those, and after reading your comments, it seems my instincts were right. I might give TWILIGHT a try once it shows up on paycable, but definitely won't think about a Blu-ray rental or purchase unless I like what I see on cable.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2009, 07:55:57 PM
I spent the next 190 minutes this afternoon with the third (and thankfully) last part of THE HUMAN CONDITION. It has been an interesting saga, but I rather regret it devolved into extreme melodrama by the last half hour. I kind of lost patience with it near the end going to its extremes and stretching everything out to agonizing lengths.

I'll trade you THE HUMAN CONDITION for the Staatskapelle Weimar RING CYCLE any day of the week.  :)

No thanks. I did not find my time wasted in the least. I just wish the last half hour had been up to the quality of the rest of the work.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2009, 07:58:48 PM
When I went back down, I watched the bonus features on disc four in THE HUMAN CONDITION set. Not very many frankly. I did enjoy seeing the extremely handsome leading man now and comparing the way he looked then to now. He's aged very well.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2009, 07:59:50 PM
My arm started aching a bit tonight, so I once again sought out a comfort film, one seen many times but is pure pleasure in the viewing.

So, I put on SINGIN' IN THE RAIN. Had such a good time with it.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2009, 08:00:38 PM
Next I watched another episode of LIE TO ME, the first episode on disc two in the Blu-ray set. Not a great episode. Neither case quite grabbed me like some of the previous ones have.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2009, 08:02:12 PM
Until I was ready to start watching TRUE BLOOD, I scanned through the Daytime Emmys and saw some of the winners: Best Talk Show, Best Talk Show/Information, Best Supporting Actress, Best voice performer, Best Direction staff. I'll scan through the remainder of them tomorrow.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2009, 08:03:27 PM
Then I watched tonight's TRUE BLOOD. A couple of moments that made me jump in my chair. Some good comedy, too, especially from the naive dunderhead Jason Stackhouse.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2009, 08:03:40 PM
Page Eight Dance!!!
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 30, 2009, 08:07:32 PM
Then I watched tonight's TRUE BLOOD. A couple of moments that made me jump in my chair. Some good comedy, too, especially from the naive dunderhead Jason Stackhouse.

So, what's on HBO next week that's "delaying" the "True Blood" finale by a week? Or are they just taking the Labor Day holiday?
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2009, 08:13:13 PM
Then I watched tonight's TRUE BLOOD. A couple of moments that made me jump in my chair. Some good comedy, too, especially from the naive dunderhead Jason Stackhouse.

So, what's on HBO next week that's "delaying" the "True Blood" finale by a week? Or are they just taking the Labor Day holiday?

Just about all of cable is taking the weekend off due to Labor Day. MONK and PSYCH aren't running new episodes next Friday either.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Matt H. on August 30, 2009, 08:14:44 PM
I have my next physical therapy session late tomorrow morning. So, even though I don't have to be out of the house first thing in the morning like last week, I still think I'll head down now and get ready for bed.

Good night!
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 30, 2009, 08:31:02 PM
DR MBarnum - I hope you were able to unwind today with a good Bollywood movie or two.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: JoseSPiano on August 30, 2009, 08:32:43 PM
Well...

My niece and her cousin are flying down to Florida tomorrow morning, and Uncle Jojo will be driving them to the airport at 6:00am(!). So...

Goodnight.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Cillaliz on August 30, 2009, 08:53:45 PM
Thanks everyone. I'm very glad I was there today.  We did have a few laughs here and there. But, it's clear the end will be soon. It's happened very fast, like in the past few days.

When this is all over, my friend's sister is taking her on a trip.  They used to travel a lot together. I think it's just what she needs
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Laura on August 30, 2009, 09:01:28 PM
That's so very sad, Cillaliz. I hope he doesn't suffer.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Cillaliz on August 30, 2009, 09:06:55 PM
He doesn't seem to be in any pain at all. I'm sure he has powerful pain meds, I didn't ask, so I'm only assuming.  Hospice is supposedly involved but I didn't see anyone there and no one talked about that either. Steve was sitting in his chair. He woke up a couple times while I was there and made a little sense.  He greeted me when I arrived and spoke to his sister a little bit, but he mostly just slept.  I looked up liver failure (his liver is full of cancer) and he's got most of the symptoms. 
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Cillaliz on August 30, 2009, 09:18:17 PM
Sounds like my last load of laundry is done.  It's time for me to go hug my kitties and get some sleep. Night
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: td on August 30, 2009, 09:59:59 PM
Then I watched tonight's TRUE BLOOD. A couple of moments that made me jump in my chair. Some good comedy, too, especially from the naive dunderhead Jason Stackhouse.

Except for the Jason shtick (which I'll never tire of), I found that most of the humor in this particular episode was quite forced.  With this strain of humor, I won't believe Alan Ball any longer when he says that Bubba, one of Charlaine Harris' best characters in the novels, doesn't fit into the world of TRUE BLOOD.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: td on August 30, 2009, 10:00:32 PM
Many hugs and vibes to DR Cillaliz.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: bk on August 30, 2009, 10:04:18 PM
Finished with my viewing - completed Lost, Season Five, watched the rest of disc two of Adam 12 (with one great episode mostly shot at about the mile and a half point of my long jog - what fun to see what was there then), and then proofed the booklet of our new release (needs some fixes, which I'll do with Doug later tonight), wrote the blurb, and will probably put it up at midnight here for advance preorder.  It's such a fun release, and it's such a pleasure to be able to do something by this composer, who is one of my favorites - and, as it turns out, it will not be the only thing we're doing by him.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: MBarnum on August 30, 2009, 10:41:15 PM
DR MBarnum - I hope you were able to unwind today with a good Bollywood movie or two.

As you will see from my Facebook page, I did indeed. I also fit in another Japanese noir.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: MBarnum on August 30, 2009, 10:43:36 PM
Cillaliz, that is far too much sadness for one household. My thoughts and vibes are with your friends and yourself.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: George on August 30, 2009, 11:09:09 PM
And don't forget to feed the cats!!

Done and done.  Putting up the blinds took over four hours :P but feeding the bird and cats didn't take too long at all.  Now I'm watching "Mad Men."
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: FJL on August 30, 2009, 11:17:19 PM
Heard from Skip.  He had a lovely long day in La Jolla, he did indeed have a terrific meal with some old friends at the Wolfgang Puck restaurant (that Sam had first clued us in about) between the two shows, and a reception after the last show.  He flies back to Newark, Newark early tomorrow morning.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: George on August 30, 2009, 11:22:41 PM
Hugs and love and strength to Cilla

~~~Ditto!!~~~
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: Sam on August 30, 2009, 11:38:09 PM
Long day, I'll have to read the posts tomorrow after work.

I'm so glad the La Jolla trip turned out well for Skip.  And the weather and company were wonderful. 

I tend to see things through rose colored glasses when I'm happy.  But I do wish I could have seen Herringbone a second time, I hear that it's not performed very often.

Till tomorrow.

Have a good Monday everyone.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: George on August 30, 2009, 11:41:44 PM
DR George - Congrats on your Cranial Casting!!!

Thanks, Jose!
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: George on August 30, 2009, 11:43:04 PM
Now that Craig & Ioana have cable & internet connections we were able to Skype with them.   The movers were very good and except for the rain all went well.  A friend of Craig’s helped with the unloading.  They like the new place & have a quiet spot in the building complex with a nice view.  Craig already registered his car & is busy doing all the things one does after moving to a new state. 

Most of all they needs jobs.

Please send vibes for Craig to quickly find a job he wants, not one he has to take!

~~~SUCCESSFUL DESIRED JOB VIBES FOR JANE'S DS CRAIG!!~~~
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: George on August 30, 2009, 11:55:58 PM
Congratulations to DR George!  Maybe spring '10 will be when I introduce my DH to my native PNW!

Definitely!  The more the merrier!! ;D
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: FJL on August 31, 2009, 12:00:58 AM
Sam - One critic even said it's rarely performed because of the intense subject matter, but it's probably a commitment needed by an actor beyond what's normal for a role. plus the one actor often has to have a certain status  to get an audience.  Here's the best list i could find:


La Jolla Playhouse in summer 2009,
McCarter Theater in fall 2008,
Williamstown Theatre Festival in summer 2007 - the above starring B.D. Wong and directed by Roger Rees;
Playwrights Horizons starring David Rounds and directed by Ben Levit;
Hartford Stage starring Joel Grey and directed by Graciela Daniele;
Edinburgh Festival;  transferred to King's Head Theatre in London
Philadelphia's Prince Music Theater - also B.D. Wong
Chicago's St. Nicholas Theater - also David Rounds
Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver, WA just outside Portland, Oregon - Arts Equity, summer 2006, brought back for another slot at the theater in fall/winter 2006
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: George on August 31, 2009, 12:07:17 AM
I almost went to see the Vancouver, WA production, but finances (or lack thereof) prevented me from seeing it. :-\
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: FJL on August 31, 2009, 12:09:45 AM
That was around the same time as Last Starfighter at the Village summer festival, so Skip actually got to see Herringbone in WA while on the way to work on last Starfighter.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: FJL on August 31, 2009, 12:10:39 AM
And we got to meet you (and PennyO) at that summer festival.
Title: Re: THE GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Post by: bk on August 31, 2009, 12:14:14 AM
New notes are up, and I'm about to announce the new Kritzerland title, exclusively for you dear readers.