Well, I sure shut this joint down! Was it something I said?
And the word of the day is: PHILIPPIC!
Well, I sure shut this joint down! Was it something I said?
Well, I don't know about everyone else, but I'm still stunned by your comment about Kelly Rippa being the voice of reason.
I've also been catching previews for the new MARMADUKE film and wondering, who else besides Michael Barnum is going to this?
DR Jane for some reason i only moved up one place for GIRL WHO KICKED THE HORNET'S NEST. Not sure why. Those 2 original people still did not pick up their copies. Hopefully they will skip them and move to the next people (they should have done this already).
Nice article about Roberta Shore.
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700035664/Shore-gave-up-fame-for-family.html
Once I start playing at the computer I have trouble getting off, ...
DR Jane for some reason i only moved up one place for GIRL WHO KICKED THE HORNET'S NEST. Not sure why. Those 2 original people still did not pick up their copies. Hopefully they will skip them and move to the next people (they should have done this already).
I have at least 11 days to pick up a "held" book. As of yesterday my library still hadn't received any copies. I noticed the number of people with hold has gone up drastically since the book was released.
Finished one of the paintings for the BLITHE SPIRIT set.....Boy With Black Gloves after Chris Gollon's Girl With Black Gloves.
Acrylic on foamboard. ;D
Finished one of the paintings for the BLITHE SPIRIT set.....Boy With Black Gloves after Chris Gollon's Girl With Black Gloves.
Acrylic on foamboard. ;D
I like it. You can see that the artist really painted something here...
DR Jane for some reason i only moved up one place for GIRL WHO KICKED THE HORNET'S NEST. Not sure why. Those 2 original people still did not pick up their copies. Hopefully they will skip them and move to the next people (they should have done this already).
I have at least 11 days to pick up a "held" book. As of yesterday my library still hadn't received any copies. I noticed the number of people with hold has gone up drastically since the book was released.
Do you have 11 days if the book is heavily reserved? Here we have 2 days, which i think is fair. That is why i can't understand why those people were not removed from the list.
Well, I sure shut this joint down! Was it something I said?
Well, I don't know about everyone else, but I'm still stunned by your comment about Kelly Rippa being the voice of reason.
Sad about Rue.....
....but as an LDS, she should not be drinking caffeine!
I have n't watched Regis Philbin since Kathy Lee left.
After we got our first big dog (really a medium sized dog compared to Sherlock) we would cut out the Marmaduke cartoons & put them on our frig. Eventually they just seemed to duplicate themselves. I cannot image an entire movie based on the snippets.
Calif. county boycotts Arizona over immigration law
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles County on Tuesday became the latest government body to boycott Arizona to protest the state's tough new law targeting illegal immigration.
...Alice In Wonderland...
I got AVATAR from the library. And I actually liked it a lot better than i thought I would.
It was really long. But I wasn't expecting such a sweet love story.
Nice article about Roberta Shore.
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700035664/Shore-gave-up-fame-for-family.html
I've also been catching previews for the new MARMADUKE film and wondering, who else besides Michael Barnum is going to this?
A film of MARMADUKE is a baffling curiosity that must be filed under WHO EVER THOUGHT THIS WAS A GOOD IDEA. It has to be one of the most pointless comic strips ever. It's one punchline usually consists of some variation of "Oh, that Marmaduke!" It's right up there with HENRY, THE LITTLE KING, and NANCY as one of the all-time worst comic strips ever. I guess we can look forward to cinematic adaptations of these next. Doesn't anyone remember the film of DONDI?
Sad about Rue.....
DR MBARNUM - she couldn't have asked a nicer person....but as an LDS, she should not be drinking caffeine!
Second painting is done....acrylic on foamboard.....Mon Tristesse....from the movie poster for BONJOUR TRISTESSE. ;D
I got AVATAR from the library. And I actually liked it a lot better than i thought I would.
It was really long. But I wasn't expecting such a sweet love story.
After we got our first big dog (really a medium sized dog compared to Sherlock) we would cut out the Marmaduke cartoons & put them on our frig. Eventually they just seemed to duplicate themselves. I cannot image an entire movie based on the snippets.
On the other hand, they made a serviceable film out of "Scrappy Doo", so "Marmaduke" was an inevitability.
I like Vadalia's too
My library just got a bunch of new movies that I"m wondering if anyone else has seen.
The ones i have reserved and should be getting in the next week or two are: It's Complicated, Leap Year, Extraordinary Measures, Dear John.
Others that I can get later if i want them: Invictus, Alice In Wonderland, Tha Road, Crazy on the OUtside.
I also have the Young Victoria to watch sometime in the next few days.
I wish I had known about the soaking of the red onions, before I made my pasta salad.
I like Vadalia's too
It is against the law in Washington to prefer any onion over the Walla Walla.
USATODAY (http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-06-01-California-Arizona_N.htm?csp=34news)QuoteCalif. county boycotts Arizona over immigration law
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles County on Tuesday became the latest government body to boycott Arizona to protest the state's tough new law targeting illegal immigration.
So, naturally, those supportive of AZ will counter-boycott LA businesses.
Kritzerland - at the hub of inter-state warfare!
der Brucer
Here is how this is supposed to work:
We boycott Kritzerland (for being part of the offending county of LA).
The owner of Kritzerland, fearing his livelihood is in jeopardy, will command the LA County Board of Supervisors to cancel their boycott of AZ.
The Board of Supervisors, aware of their responsibililty as the voice of the people, will harken unto Kritzerland, and call off the boycott.
Representative politics in action!!!
der Brucer
I like Vadalia's too
It is against the law in Washington to prefer any onion over the Walla Walla.
I have relatives in Walla Walla.
Another good reason to own a cat
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2010/06/03/woman.saved.by.her.cat.khou?hpt=T3 (http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2010/06/03/woman.saved.by.her.cat.khou?hpt=T3)
I like Vadalia's too
It is against the law in Washington to prefer any onion over the Walla Walla.
I have relatives in Walla Walla.
Really? I have an old boyfriend in the prison.
I like Vadalia's too
It is against the law in Washington to prefer any onion over the Walla Walla.
I have relatives in Walla Walla.
Really? I have an old boyfriend in the prison.
Another good reason to own a cat
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2010/06/03/woman.saved.by.her.cat.khou?hpt=T3 (http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2010/06/03/woman.saved.by.her.cat.khou?hpt=T3)
Those Tortie & Whites are spunky. :) I feared the cat would have been killed & am very happy to see she is unharmed.
We had a tuxedo cat that would have protected us. I know because she protected the children when they were little.
the boycot must be having an impact if they are having to lay people off.
Another good reason to own a cat
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2010/06/03/woman.saved.by.her.cat.khou?hpt=T3 (http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2010/06/03/woman.saved.by.her.cat.khou?hpt=T3)
Those Tortie & Whites are spunky. :) I feared the cat would have been killed & am very happy to see she is unharmed.
We had a tuxedo cat that would have protected us. I know because she protected the children when they were little.
Had the cat been killed, I would have posted a warning for you Jane :)
the boycot must be having an impact if they are having to lay people off.
I only read about hotels not being as full, how much of that is due to the economy or the boycott I'm not really sure.
the boycot must be having an impact if they are having to lay people off.
I only read about hotels not being as full, how much of that is due to the economy or the boycott I'm not really sure.
the boycot must be having an impact if they are having to lay people off.
I only read about hotels not being as full, how much of that is due to the economy or the boycott I'm not really sure.
How about the fact that it is JUNE?
the real question is are there cats in the hotels that are somewhat empty in Arizona
the boycot must be having an impact if they are having to lay people off.
I only read about hotels not being as full, how much of that is due to the economy or the boycott I'm not really sure.
How about the fact that it is JUNE?
the real question is are there cats in the hotels that are somewhat empty in Arizona
I wish all hotels had cats. :)
the boycot must be having an impact if they are having to lay people off.
I only read about hotels not being as full, how much of that is due to the economy or the boycott I'm not really sure.
How about the fact that it is JUNE?
Are you saying tourism declines in June due to the heat. ;)
DR Jane, re: the GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO movie. Just keep in mind that there will be graphic violence and some minor plot changes (and the ending). But other than that i think you'll like it!
I wonder if they are still making a US version?
DR JOHN G - a DVD of DOCTOR ATOMIC from the Netherlands - with a lot of the cast that also did the Met production - is the only one available that I can find.
The Met version was staged differently with a different set and costumes....and is even better. I have the Netherlands version - but I want the MET!!!!
the boycot must be having an impact if they are having to lay people off.
I only read about hotels not being as full, how much of that is due to the economy or the boycott I'm not really sure.
How about the fact that it is JUNE?
Are you saying tourism declines in June due to the heat. ;)
You can get really cheap rates in the summer. I've been thinking about going....but I'd have to do it quietly so no one knows I'm not boycotting, lol
DR Jane, re: the GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO movie. Just keep in mind that there will be graphic violence and some minor plot changes (and the ending). But other than that i think you'll like it!
I wonder if they are still making a US version?
DR Jane, re: the GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO movie. Just keep in mind that there will be graphic violence and some minor plot changes (and the ending). But other than that i think you'll like it!
I wonder if they are still making a US version?
Just yesterday i had a friend tell me I should see this movie
DR Jane, re: the GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO movie. Just keep in mind that there will be graphic violence and some minor plot changes (and the ending). But other than that i think you'll like it!
I wonder if they are still making a US version?
Just yesterday i had a friend tell me I should see this movie
DR Jane, re: the GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO movie. Just keep in mind that there will be graphic violence and some minor plot changes (and the ending). But other than that i think you'll like it!
I wonder if they are still making a US version?
I'm more concerned I like the casting. Mikael doesn't have to be beautiful, only have something special to attract so many women. My idea of him is certainly not a Brad Pitt type.
I went to IMBD to see if the American version is in production yet. So far all the stars are only rumored, and guess who is rumored to play Mikael-yup, Brad Pitt. ::)
When we had a major league baseball team here I was a really big fan.
This is an interesting ending to a rather upsetting turn of events yesterday.
A pitcher was one out away from a perfect game. And the ump made a bad call, which was huge.
The ump feels terrible. But I am very impressed with how the pitcher is handling it. You would think he would be crushed. But wow he is really being great about it.
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Armando-Galarraga-receives-a-Corvette-consolatio?urn=mlb,245508
DR Jane, re: the GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO movie. Just keep in mind that there will be graphic violence and some minor plot changes (and the ending). But other than that i think you'll like it!
I wonder if they are still making a US version?
Just yesterday i had a friend tell me I should see this movie
I think you should read the book first.
I've had a delicious chicken pot pie from Harriet's Kitchen for dinner and I think I will chill out for a while, watch some tv, and read the latest issue of GRAMOPHONE. I'm very sleepy.
When we had a major league baseball team here I was a really big fan.
This is an interesting ending to a rather upsetting turn of events yesterday.
A pitcher was one out away from a perfect game. And the ump made a bad call, which was huge.
The ump feels terrible. But I am very impressed with how the pitcher is handling it. You would think he would be crushed. But wow he is really being great about it.
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Armando-Galarraga-receives-a-Corvette-consolatio?urn=mlb,245508
I've been watching this. Maybe now they will finally begin using instant replay for close calls.
Wow, the preview for the GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO is sort of misleading. I'm assuming the movie is in Swedish with English subtitles? But the preview does not make any mention of this. To me this is sort of a big thing.
Actually come to think of it I wonder how the movies will play in Swedish. I saw them in French. I wonder why they didn't dub it in English?
http://dragontattoofilm.com/
DR Jane they also have Johnny Depp and George Clooney for the movie!
I would like to thank all the little people for my nomination for a Portland Musical Theater Award for The Producers. My chances of winning are zilch, but I was very surprised to even be nominated. I am not exactly a shy, retiring Musical Director and producers and directors seem to be surprised that a "mere" musician (or electrician--a BK/Carol Channing reference) would deign to stand up to them. ;)
The other completely inexplicable thing is the lack of nominations for any of our performers--a complete travesty, IMHO.
My bad--our Ulla did get a nomination. But our Roger and Carman (at the very least) should have, too.
I've finally won something on Twitter! From @TheWing (the American Theatre Wing), I've won the Dictionary of Musical Theatre!
I wonder if there are any dirty words in it...
Instant replay is already in use in the MLB.
Instant replay is already in use in the MLB.
I have heard multiple times how good the actress playing Lisbeth is even if she is too tall.
Instant replay is already in use in the MLB.
But isn't that only for homeruns?
DR Jane, re: the GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO movie. Just keep in mind that there will be graphic violence and some minor plot changes (and the ending). But other than that i think you'll like it!
I wonder if they are still making a US version?
Just yesterday i had a friend tell me I should see this movie
Have you read the books? They are wonderful!
I have heard multiple times how good the actress playing Lisbeth is even if she is too tall.
I didn't find her tall. Why do you think she is so tall?
Hi DR George!
DR Jane, I found Lisbeth to actually be fairly petite. Unless you have an exact height in your head i don't think you will have a problem with her. Obviously she can't be identical to everything they wrote in the books. But i found her to be quite close.
The Baseball commissioner has the power to overturn the call. You'd think this is one instance where it would be the right thing to do. The ump says he got it wrong, everyone says he got it wrong, why not do the right thing and give the pitcher his perfect game
Hi DR George!
Hi Cilla! It's been pretty weird at work...NOTHING seems to work in our new computer system anymore. :P
Hi DR George!
Hi Cilla! It's been pretty weird at work...NOTHING seems to work in our new computer system anymore. :P
Well tell the computer to quit acting up and start working....that should do it
She is supposed to be really small & look like a teenager.
Just ordered the trilogy on Amazon. It was a good price in paperback.
She is supposed to be really small & look like a teenager.
Just like you?
der Brucer
Back from the rest of my errands. I had to get a new battery for the iPhone - turns out they don't do new batteries, they just give you a new phone. So, I got a new 3G, but I also upgraded to the new 3GS which, for reasons unknown, was $100 less than it usually is - so the new phone cost only 97 bucks - pretty amazing. And a friend wanted my old one, and they're paying me fifty bucks, so net cost around forty-seven bucks.
Well, I'm off to my parents' house to visit with my aunt.
Be back later!
And speaking of commercials in New York, have any of you NY'ers caught the new New York Lottery Ad? It is rather shocking, but funny. And to top it off the ad features two Bollywoood stars, the beautiful Bipasha Basu (John Abraham's long time girlfriend) and semi-has been actor Vivek Oberoi.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s92CGESqtGk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s92CGESqtGk)
And speaking of commercials in New York, have any of you NY'ers caught the new New York Lottery Ad? It is rather shocking, but funny. And to top it off the ad features two Bollywoood stars, the beautiful Bipasha Basu (John Abraham's long time girlfriend) and semi-has been actor Vivek Oberoi.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s92CGESqtGk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s92CGESqtGk)
no wonder that there is no money for the schools from the Lotto they are spending all the take on commericals!
In other news...
Yesterday, I went for a bike ride in Central Park. Not only was it my first bike ride in Central Park, but it was also my first time on a (non-stationary) bike in over 20 years. -I'm guessing in 23-24 years.
My friend, Michael, had mentioned a few months ago that I could borrow his bike whenever he was not using it - he spends a lot of time out of town for work - and after joking with a friend earlier in the day about biking to Chicago, I asked Michael if I could take his bicycle out for a spin. It turned out that he was working near Columbus Circle and had biked to work, so it was already parked and locked near Central Park. So...
I did have a slight case of the jitters as soon as I picked up both feet from the ground and placed them on the pedals, but then I just started wheeling along and smiling and giggling. I really did not forget how to ride a bike! I started off with two loops of the lower bridle path, then took a small break - mainly to text Michael a big "THANK YOU!". -Then I took bigger loop heading up to the Reservoir than back across. I basically "looped" the lower half of the Park. And coupled with yesterday's gorgeous weather, well.. It really was an amazing way to spend the afternoon.
In other news...
Yesterday, I went for a bike ride in Central Park. Not only was it my first bike ride in Central Park, but it was also my first time on a (non-stationary) bike in over 20 years. -I'm guessing in 23-24 years.
My friend, Michael, had mentioned a few months ago that I could borrow his bike whenever he was not using it - he spends a lot of time out of town for work - and after joking with a friend earlier in the day about biking to Chicago, I asked Michael if I could take his bicycle out for a spin. It turned out that he was working near Columbus Circle and had biked to work, so it was already parked and locked near Central Park. So...
I did have a slight case of the jitters as soon as I picked up both feet from the ground and placed them on the pedals, but then I just started wheeling along and smiling and giggling. I really did not forget how to ride a bike! I started off with two loops of the lower bridle path, then took a small break - mainly to text Michael a big "THANK YOU!". -Then I took bigger loop heading up to the Reservoir than back across. I basically "looped" the lower half of the Park. And coupled with yesterday's gorgeous weather, well.. It really was an amazing way to spend the afternoon.
one of my co=workers told us that she and her family drove into NYC on Sunday totoing their bikes and went for ride through Central Park! Now I want todo it!
Mike your nephew has been on our church's prayer list since last week - and in my prayers - every day do not give up hope Faith can move mountains - you mentioend before that he is young and strong- he has every reason to fight for his life - I am her eif you ever want to talk
Wow, the preview for the GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO is sort of misleading. I'm assuming the movie is in Swedish with English subtitles? But the preview does not make any mention of this. To me this is sort of a big thing.American audiences will not buy dubbed films any more. I wonder if it's a reaction against the Japanese monster movies that were so poorly dubbed. Whatever the case, there is no audience here for a dubbed flick.
Actually come to think of it I wonder how the movies will play in Swedish. I saw them in French. I wonder why they didn't dub it in English?
http://dragontattoofilm.com/
I have heard multiple times how good the actress playing Lisbeth is even if she is too tall.She really was quite wonderful in the part, and the director does his best to make her seem shorter than the actress is in real life.
Back from the rest of my errands. I had to get a new battery for the iPhone - turns out they don't do new batteries, they just give you a new phone. So, I got a new 3G, but I also upgraded to the new 3GS which, for reasons unknown, was $100 less than it usually is - so the new phone cost only 97 bucks - pretty amazing. And a friend wanted my old one, and they're paying me fifty bucks, so net cost around forty-seven bucks.
bk - Even though it hasn't been officially announced, the new iPhone 4G will be released in two weeks. Even Wal-Mart lowered the prices on their existing stock of iPhone 3GS's in order to clear out that inventory.
However... I'm a bit confused regarding your upgrade... So... You got a new 3G AND a new 3GS? -Did you have to sign a new two-year AT&T contract to get that pricing on the new 3GS?
And/or was your old iPhone still under warranty/AppleCare?
And here is Robert Hurwitz's response (http://www.nymf.org/Story-474.html).
*Which seems to be a bit over-loaded right now.
Back from the rest of my errands. I had to get a new battery for the iPhone - turns out they don't do new batteries, they just give you a new phone. So, I got a new 3G, but I also upgraded to the new 3GS which, for reasons unknown, was $100 less than it usually is - so the new phone cost only 97 bucks - pretty amazing. And a friend wanted my old one, and they're paying me fifty bucks, so net cost around forty-seven bucks.
bk - Even though it hasn't been officially announced, the new iPhone 4G will be released in two weeks. Even Wal-Mart lowered the prices on their existing stock of iPhone 3GS's in order to clear out that inventory.
However... I'm a bit confused regarding your upgrade... So... You got a new 3G AND a new 3GS? -Did you have to sign a new two-year AT&T contract to get that pricing on the new 3GS?
And/or was your old iPhone still under warranty/AppleCare?
You know, I asked them if a new one was coming, and they said they had no idea. However, if it does come in two weeks, then I can exchange - they have a thirty day exchange program. So, we'll see. And yes, the old iPhone was still under its Apple Care, so that phone was free.
And here is Robert Hurwitz's response (http://www.nymf.org/Story-474.html).
*Which seems to be a bit over-loaded right now.
Funny, I've never seen any evidence of them spending 30K per show. Really? How? They've got five or six shows in every theater, so whatever the theater cost is is, I'm sure, being covered by all their charges, which are plentiful.
I've had a delicious chicken pot pie from Harriet's Kitchen for dinner and I think I will chill out for a while, watch some tv, and read the latest issue of GRAMOPHONE. I'm very sleepy.
Fred Astaire and Eleanor Powell in Broadway Melody Of 1940 Doing BEGIN THE BEGUINE. Frank Sinatra mentioned in That's Entertainment that " You can wait around and hope,but you'll never see the likes of this again" I truly believe that statement. It's A Once In A Lifetime Moment.
Well, I'm off to my parents' house to visit with my aunt.
Be back later!
Don't forget your toolbox.
der Brucer
My nephew Daniel got the results of his tests today and it is not very good. He has Acute Myelogenous Leukemia and my brother Dan, Daniel's dad, says that there is a 50 percent chance of survival.
Poor Dan. He is only 24 and has two small kids. He will be heading up the Oregon Health Services University in a few day to begin treatment.