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Title: THE CONSUMMATE PRO
Post by: bk on June 05, 2010, 12:05:50 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were consummated by a pro, and now it is time for you to post until the consummate cows come home.
Title: Re: THE CONSUMMATE PRO
Post by: bk on June 05, 2010, 12:07:24 AM
And the word of the day is: MORTMAIN!
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Post by: George on June 05, 2010, 12:18:23 AM
I loved reading about Nancy Dussault and her cabaret act.  Wish I could've been there.

BK, do you ever envision Kritzerland recording more acts, such as Nancy's? (hint, hint ;))
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Post by: George on June 05, 2010, 12:20:22 AM
I have been derelict in my invalid reporting - WFO & Joe were both released from the hospital on Tuesday they are home and managing with assistance of some kind neighbors and a visiting nurse service

~~~Continued Recovery Vibes for DR WFO & Joe!!~~~
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Post by: John G. on June 05, 2010, 03:21:54 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on June 05, 2010, 03:22:46 AM
I'd like to second George's hint. And add a "hint, hint" of my own. I've always loved Nancy D's voice and presence.
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Post by: John G. on June 05, 2010, 03:29:16 AM
I have not been fortunate enough to see many cabaret acts, so I'm not the best judge, though I have a number of recordings of acts, including the Callaway sisters, Bobby Short, Nancy Lamott and Jason Graae that I enjoy.

When I lived in Sarasota back in the 1990s, Ann Morrison lived there while raising her son. She did a number of community productions, including directing "Merrily We Roll Along" from the original script. She also did a cabaret act that I happened to see twice, and I loved the intimacy, the way of feeling that the person on stage is singing directly to you. Or at least the person next to me (the paper's theater critic). In addition to one or two songs from "Merrily," she did one song that stays with me after all these years. It was about how we'll burn that bridge when we get to it.

I would love to see more.
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Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 03:59:09 AM
I have only been to see two cabaret acts that I can think of  - and they were both many many years ago - I attended both of them with WFO

the first was Karen Akers and one of the things that made it special was that she sang a song tehat WFO had translated for her

and the second performer was named Kathy somebody and now I must contact WFO to ask him what the song was he translated for Karen and what Kathy's last name is....


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Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 04:02:53 AM
http://www.debramann.com/biography.html
I keep waiting for this performer to come to New York 
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Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 04:03:45 AM
I have been derelict in my invalid reporting - WFO & Joe were both released from the hospital on Tuesday they are home and managing with assistance of some kind neighbors and a visiting nurse service

~~~Continued Recovery Vibes for DR WFO & Joe!!~~~

DITTO !!
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Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 04:04:09 AM
and Daniel and Jack's family continue in my prayers
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Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 04:16:26 AM
Sometimes B#, Never B♭, Always B♮.


 my niece sent me this - I am sorry to admit I cannot read the last phrase

 what does B♮.  mean?
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Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 04:18:48 AM
where's JMK been at?



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Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 04:19:05 AM
Did the tenants come?


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Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 04:19:38 AM
Did they recover the stolen bicycle?
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Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 04:20:06 AM



Did he win the sparkling prize for whihc he was nominated?
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Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 04:20:17 AM

Inquiring minds want to know!
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Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 04:20:39 AM
I miss MATTH
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Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 04:20:51 AM
I miss a lot of people
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Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 04:21:18 AM
sad to be all alone  in the world
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Post by: Laura on June 05, 2010, 04:29:16 AM
"Always be natural."
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 05, 2010, 04:44:36 AM
No DR JOHNG - not in Yonkers.....but in the Green Room.....the PEPSI machine doesn't work, BTW - but I am not in charge of that.

Yet.
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Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 04:44:52 AM
thank you!!!!
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Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 04:46:54 AM
well time to do stuff

have agreat day all!!
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 05, 2010, 04:49:19 AM
Lovely to hear about the cabaret last night.....I have not seen too many.....but one I especially enjoyed was local artiste Miss Su Ours in Dorothy Parker a Symptom Recital......which included songs, poems, and readings.

Here are 4 of my favorite people - Miss Su Ours is on the right, then Adam Crowe,  Deb Shaver,  and Tony MacDonald.....I don't know the girl on the left.....theatre people all....and fun to be with.

(http://assets0.indy.com/photos/29949/show.jpg)
Title: Re: THE CONSUMMATE PRO
Post by: Jrand73 on June 05, 2010, 05:12:42 AM
Has anyone shopped at www.gemm.com?
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 05, 2010, 05:26:51 AM
Good morning, all! I have a lot of work today at Toyland in assembling a presentation for the Master Toymaker and, hopefully, answering some questions on things in THE LADY OF THE SLIPPER. I have my trusty red pencil along with my yellow pads so I'm ready for bsiness.

The last time I saw Nancy Dussault, she and Ron Raines were singing "Too Many Mornings" in a Sondheim benefit concert. She's a nice lady. I think she and Ron did FOLLIES somewhere, maybe Theatre Under the Stars? Did she sing "What's New At the Zoo?"


Title: Re: THE CONSUMMATE PRO
Post by: Jrand73 on June 05, 2010, 05:53:21 AM
Off to work.  Oh well.
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Post by: Kerry on June 05, 2010, 06:13:12 AM
VIBES to all!
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Post by: Jennifer on June 05, 2010, 06:17:59 AM

Last night in response to my mentioning Gary Coleman's ex-wife's 911 audio, DR Laura said:
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I don't think 911 calls should be released to the public. People call 911 when they are under great stress. It should not be used for entertainment purposes.

I guess I can agree with this. And I would not have searched out the call. But something I was watching played it.  I guess i didn't explain my point.  It wasn't that she was frantic or anything like that. Obviously that would be expected. If someone you love had an incident most people would be crazed with worry.

But she wasn't at all. All she kept saying was that she couldn't deal with this right now and the tone she used was so odd. I guess they were divorced but living together (?).  And the way she spoke, to me, it was like so unfeeling. It was just weird.


Title: Re: THE CONSUMMATE PRO
Post by: Druxy on June 05, 2010, 06:27:36 AM
TOD:

Not sure how you are defining "cabaret act".  Is that different from a "nightclub act"?

If we're talking comedians, as well as singers, then I would have to say it's a toss-up between Don Rickles and Jack Carter, two of the all time greats.
Title: Re: THE CONSUMMATE PRO
Post by: Druxy on June 05, 2010, 06:29:04 AM
Of course, seeing Jimmy Durante do his act in person was also quite a thrill.
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Post by: Druxy on June 05, 2010, 06:34:19 AM
One act that I wish I'd seen:

In the summer of 1959, I took a 2-week trip to Los Angeles (from Seattle), a present to myself for graduating high school and before starting college.  I stayed at that (once-nice/now cheesy) hotel at Hollywood and Vine.

Playing that week at the Moulin Rouge nightclub at Sunset & Vine were Sophie Tucker and Ted Lewis.

I don't recall why I didn't go see them, but I've always regretted that I didn't.

They were show business history.
Title: Re: THE CONSUMMATE PRO
Post by: Laura on June 05, 2010, 06:49:57 AM
Good morning.
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Post by: Charles Pogue on June 05, 2010, 07:02:38 AM
I've not seen a lot of cabaret, but I've been fortunate to see Bobby Short twice and Anthony Newley once.  I also saw Charles Pierce do his drag act in Atlanta.  I was with Martha Raye at the time;  She laughed so hard, she peed herself.  I'm sure it had nothing to do with the amount of alcohol she also consumed that night.
Title: Re: THE CONSUMMATE PRO
Post by: Ginny on June 05, 2010, 07:18:37 AM
Saturday morning greetings!  Due to the weather forecast (thunderstorms) and their early departure (9am) I opted out of a trip to Cincinnati's Krohn Conservatory with my AAUW friends today.  Instead, we just saw DS Rob off to Michigan for Mary Linda's sister's high school graduation party.  We sent along 6 pints of Graeter's ice cream packed in dry ice to add to the festivities.
Title: Re: THE CONSUMMATE PRO
Post by: Druxy on June 05, 2010, 07:29:52 AM
I've not seen a lot of cabaret, but I've been fortunate to see Bobby Short twice and Anthony Newley once.  I also saw Charles Pierce do his drag act in Atlanta.  I was with Martha Raye at the time;  She laughed so hard, she peed herself.  I'm sure it had nothing to do with the amount of alcohol she also consumed that night.

I saw Newley.  He was great.

He did a show at Cal State Northridge.
Title: Re: THE CONSUMMATE PRO
Post by: MBarnum on June 05, 2010, 07:31:30 AM
TOD:

I have yet to see one.
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Post by: Michael on June 05, 2010, 07:57:35 AM
Most of the cabaret acts I have seen over the years have been great. Only a few have not been to my liking.

Four people I wish I had seen do their acts: Blossom Dearie, Bobby Short, Nancy LaMott and Laurie Beachman

Some of my favorites (In ABC Order)

Karen Akers
Christine Andreas
Brent Barrett
Ann Hampton Callaway
Liz Callaway
David Campbell
Barbara Cook
Jason Graae
Debbie Gravitte
Jeff Harnar
Sam Harris
Brian Lane Green
Lee Lessack
Maureen McGovern
Faith Prince
Joan Ryan

and I would have liked to have seen Barbra Streisand and Better Middler when they were just starting .
out

And although these were not cabaret show but ones I saw on Broadway
Elaine Stritch
Lena Horne
Title: Re: THE CONSUMMATE PRO
Post by: elmore3003 on June 05, 2010, 08:08:05 AM
Greetings from Toyland! It's mighty warm. I cannot wait for the AC to kick into high gear.
Title: Re: THE CONSUMMATE PRO
Post by: Jane on June 05, 2010, 08:30:30 AM

Last night in response to my mentioning Gary Coleman's ex-wife's 911 audio, DR Laura said:
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I don't think 911 calls should be released to the public. People call 911 when they are under great stress. It should not be used for entertainment purposes.

I guess I can agree with this. And I would not have searched out the call. But something I was watching played it.  I guess i didn't explain my point.  It wasn't that she was frantic or anything like that. Obviously that would be expected. If someone you love had an incident most people would be crazed with worry.

But she wasn't at all. All she kept saying was that she couldn't deal with this right now and the tone she used was so odd. I guess they were divorced but living together (?).  And the way she spoke, to me, it was like so unfeeling. It was just weird.


Or in shock, or the fact she was with Gary Coleman she is odd to begin with. ;)

I don't normally listen to 911 calls.  There are exceptions like the little boy who saved his family by locking himself in the bedroom, with his little sibling,and calling 911 while an intruder held a gun to the parents.  That was an amazing call to hear.

I think 911 calls should only be released by permission of the caller.
Title: Re: THE CONSUMMATE PRO
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 05, 2010, 08:42:12 AM
Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And I'm not hungover. -And after last night's festivities, that's saying something!
Title: Re: THE CONSUMMATE PRO
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 05, 2010, 08:51:03 AM
DR Jennifer - I agree(?) with DR Jane. I believe she was in shock.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 05, 2010, 08:56:02 AM
And as for subtitles - I believe it's MUCH easier to concentrate on the subtitles when you DON'T know the original language.  Otherwise, any "similarities" can be distracting.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 05, 2010, 08:56:22 AM
And as for said Swedish movie...

Just Watch It.

;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 05, 2010, 09:01:02 AM
As for the Topic of the Day...

Even though I know I've seen a lot more artists, the only that's coming to my head right now is:

Liz Callaway
Title: Re: THE CONSUMMATE PRO
Post by: JoseSPiano on June 05, 2010, 09:01:40 AM
Has anyone shopped at www.gemm.com?

"Not I," said the birthday twin.
Title: Re: THE CONSUMMATE PRO
Post by: bk on June 05, 2010, 09:07:51 AM
I'm up - I slept right up until she of the Evil Eye rang the doorbell.  I pulled a muscle in my calf trying to get out of bed quickly - not bad, though, but I'll jog tomorrow instead of today.
Title: Re: THE CONSUMMATE PRO
Post by: bk on June 05, 2010, 09:08:09 AM
Nancy did not sing What's New at the Zoo. 
Title: Re: THE CONSUMMATE PRO
Post by: bk on June 05, 2010, 09:08:39 AM
Some acts, while they work really well in person, would not necessarily work as just a listening experience.  It's very tricky.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 05, 2010, 09:14:10 AM
I'm up - I slept right up until she of the Evil Eye rang the doorbell.  I pulled a muscle in my calf trying to get out of bed quickly - not bad, though, but I'll jog tomorrow instead of today.

Try some gentle stretching. And drink some water. Then go for a jog.
Title: Re: THE CONSUMMATE PRO
Post by: bk on June 05, 2010, 09:18:21 AM
Got the initial report back from my engineer about tuning the Promises vocals and it's not as good as I'd hoped for - we'll have no problems tuning any of the solos, but some of the most egregious notes are in male duets and because they're on either the same mic (unbelievable) or next to each other on separate mics without any separation or baffling, you can't isolate each to tune them and it's just about impossible to tune two voices that are out of pitch in different ways but locked together.  We'll play with it and I do have a little patented BK trick we can try to make those couple of notes a little less egregious - but the solos, no prob.
Title: Re: THE CONSUMMATE PRO
Post by: Laura on June 05, 2010, 09:25:35 AM
DR Jennifer - I agree(?) with DR Jane. I believe she was in shock.

People are under a great deal of stress when they place 911 calls. It's not right to judge them for our entertainment purposes.
Title: Re: THE CONSUMMATE PRO
Post by: bk on June 05, 2010, 09:30:33 AM
I don't want to hear 911 calls, but I do enjoy occasionally a good 411 call.
Title: Re: THE CONSUMMATE PRO
Post by: bk on June 05, 2010, 09:31:00 AM
I don't want to hear anything publicly that intrudes on people's private and personal stuff.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 05, 2010, 09:34:42 AM
Hmm..

Just listening to Jonathan Schwartz's show on WNYC...

He just played Maria Friedman's version of "Gorgeous".  He knew it was written by Bock & Harnick.  Alas, he did not know for what it (show) was written, The Apple Tree.

*However, that was the first time I had Maria Friedman's version... I LOVED IT!
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Post by: JMK on June 05, 2010, 09:34:49 AM
Hi, everybody!  (A Dr. Nick from The Simpsons reference).  I've been unbelievably busy and that will continue for days to come, so forgive my E&T-ness.  I have missed quite a bit, I'm sure.  However, I did note a couple of questions:

Vixmom, yes the tenants came and they are really wonderful people.  I don't think we'll have any problem with them.

JRand--I have shopped at GEMM many times.  Just take the time to read the feedback on each individual seller before you buy anything.   I've managed to find quite a few rarities there, though they can be rather expensive--I always check eBay and Amazon first.
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Post by: JMK on June 05, 2010, 09:35:16 AM
There's a strange, bright glowing orb in the sky this morning over Portland, Oregon.  Is it the apocalypse already?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 05, 2010, 09:36:08 AM
OK... Time for me to get ready for my Day of Ballet. -The New York City Ballet, that is.  My "line buddy", Thomas, managed to snag comps to both programs, matinee and evening, today.  Looks like it should be a good day of Dance.

Laters...
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Post by: Jane on June 05, 2010, 09:38:42 AM
There's a strange, bright glowing orb in the sky this morning over Portland, Oregon.  Is it the apocalypse already?

It has reached Southern Oregon.

Good news on the renters!! :)
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Post by: TCB on June 05, 2010, 09:52:08 AM
PAGE THREE
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Post by: JMK on June 05, 2010, 09:54:08 AM
Jane, I am writing about Ashland at this very moment.  Opus Arte has started releasing "real" Globe Theater productions and I have to review their 2009 Romeo & Juliet.  I am starting my review with a comment or two about my experiences at Ashland's "Globe."  Perhaps JR would like me to work in some comments about Ms. Appel.  ;)
Title: Re: THE CONSUMMATE PRO
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on June 05, 2010, 10:05:37 AM
And the word of the day is: MORTMAIN!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  MONEY CHANGES EVERYTHING
Title: Re: THE CONSUMMATE PRO
Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 10:24:44 AM
it is incredibly hot today - but at least there  95% humidity 
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Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 10:26:06 AM
vixdad trimmed some trees and I cut up and bagged teh trimmings while the Vixter mowed the lawns



 
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Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 10:26:43 AM
And the word of the day is: MORTMAIN!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  MONEY CHANGES EVERYTHING

 I'd like to test that theory personally
Title: Re: THE CONSUMMATE PRO
Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 10:28:32 AM
now I am sitting in the "gazebo" (one of those tentlike screen house thingies) drinking some mango iced tea and smelling the honeysuckle
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Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 10:28:54 AM
no bunny sightings today
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Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 10:29:29 AM
the sparrows are having a fine time in the new mown grass, however
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Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 10:30:04 AM
I am glad to hear that JMK's tenants are not Michael Keaton types....
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Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 10:30:15 AM
what WAS the name of that movie?
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Post by: Laura on June 05, 2010, 10:46:10 AM
now I am sitting in the "gazebo" (one of those tentlike screen house thingies) drinking some mango iced tea and smelling the honeysuckle

Sounds like a nice way to spend a Saturday.
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Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 10:51:40 AM
toying with the idea of going to the flower show up at the University down the road

http://www.farmingdale.edu/homepage_news/ifs_news101.html
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Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 10:55:59 AM
VIBES for all GOOD Things for one of my favoritest people - FJL
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Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 10:56:23 AM
well - time to be productive again
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Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 10:56:36 AM
laters
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Post by: Jane on June 05, 2010, 11:19:05 AM
Jane, I am writing about Ashland at this very moment.  Opus Arte has started releasing "real" Globe Theater productions and I have to review their 2009 Romeo & Juliet.  I am starting my review with a comment or two about my experiences at Ashland's "Globe."  Perhaps JR would like me to work in some comments about Ms. Appel.  ;)

LOL-She is now history.  I'm not sure her replacement is better.  I'm too much of a traditionalist.
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Post by: Ginny on June 05, 2010, 12:32:00 PM
I hear thunder...bye for now!
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Post by: TCB on June 05, 2010, 12:41:52 PM
I hear motorcycles.
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Post by: bk on June 05, 2010, 12:53:04 PM
Back from various and sundried errands and whatnot - with more to come, and lunch, too.  I delivered all the Promises materials to the designer, added a few things to the liner notes, cut a few things, and those are now done and sent.
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Post by: TCB on June 05, 2010, 01:25:17 PM
Back from various and sundried errands and whatnot - with more to come, and lunch, too.  I delivered all the Promises materials to the designer, added a few things to the liner notes, cut a few things, and those are now done and sent.


I am really looking forward to that release!
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Post by: TCB on June 05, 2010, 01:26:05 PM
We are climbing to a new record termperature for 2010 - 68 degrees
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Post by: TCB on June 05, 2010, 01:26:38 PM
Oh wait, I think it got up to 70 back in early March.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 05, 2010, 01:30:30 PM
We are climbing to a new record termperature for 2010 - 68 degrees

LOL!  I read that a "We are climbing to a new record temperature of 2010"
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 05, 2010, 01:31:59 PM
OPA!!!  Had a really wonderful lunch at the Greek Festival.  I bid in the silent auction and instead of numbers, they give you a god or goddess name to bid.  So I walked up and said "Make me a Goddess" and I was named Selene, Goddess of the Moon.   Cool.
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Post by: Charles Pogue on June 05, 2010, 01:32:15 PM
Jane, I am writing about Ashland at this very moment.  Opus Arte has started releasing "real" Globe Theater productions and I have to review their 2009 Romeo & Juliet.  I am starting my review with a comment or two about my experiences at Ashland's "Globe."  Perhaps JR would like me to work in some comments about Ms. Appel.  ;)

JMK, how are these Globe tapes?  Been considering buying them.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 05, 2010, 01:33:01 PM
I will be leaving fairly soon to go back.  There is music and oozo and greek beer and dancing and food, food, food!!!
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 05, 2010, 01:33:53 PM
Haven't seen too many cabaret acts, but I love Marilyn Maye.  She summers at the lakes where I used to live.  I've seen her perform many times.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 05, 2010, 01:37:11 PM
Today I called my former yard guy - the one who cut down my rhubarb and I never called him back.  He said he'd be glad to mow for me again and quoted me a price $5 less than last year.  Ok, I can do that. Well, I would have done the higher price too, actually, I just can't do the yard anymore, I get too overheated.  Maybe if I lose weight again I would have the stamina, but I'm just not going to bother.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 05, 2010, 01:46:43 PM
If you're thinking about donating to help the wildlife clean-up you should read this

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Well, I am sure by now you have all seen the pictures of the oiled birds that were captured in Grande Isle, Louisiana. We are busy today with those birds and I have been delinquent in writing current blog postings. I will begin again tonight and keep you all updated.

Please know that we are all doing well here, unhappy like you that this is happening, but we have a great master plan to offset as much damage to the birds as we can. For those of you who are asking about ways that you can either support us or donate to us, I thank you for your generosity. I also want you all to understand that this entire oiled bird rehabilitation effort is being paid for by BP. This is appropriate as they are the Responsible Party for this spill.

If you would like to send donations then please keep in mind that your local wildlife rehabilitation organization really needs your help also. They care for the same wild animals that are being impacted by the spill. A pelican is a pelican whether is it tangled in fishing tackle or oiled! Please send support to your local wildlife rehabilitation organizations. You can also support IBRRC and Tri-State’s ongoing bird rehabilitation efforts if you like and that information is available on our web sites.

Talk to you very soon,

– Jay Holcomb, IBRRC Executive Director from Fort Jackson, Louisiana

http://intbirdrescue.blogspot.com/
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Post by: DERBRUCER on June 05, 2010, 02:01:22 PM
what WAS the name of that movie?

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/515GNC0WQRL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)

der Brucer
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Post by: DERBRUCER on June 05, 2010, 02:09:58 PM
... my former yard guy - the one who cut down my rhubarb...

You Iowa gals and your charming euphemisms!

der Brucer
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Post by: Jennifer on June 05, 2010, 02:31:52 PM
Rainy dreary day today. And the same is scheduled for tomorrow.

This is the first day in a while where i couldn't really bike. Well I was only available after 5pm. I did get 20 minutes in. But then it started raining. And i had to do a really boring bike ride. Just going back and forth down this huge street on a bike path. I wanted to make sure i was always 5 minutes from home so when it rained i wouldn't have far to go.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 05, 2010, 02:40:56 PM
A very very very long day at Toyland! A lot was accomplished, so I can't complain, but this body is quite tired. If only I could find my LADY OF THE SLIPPER libretto notes. I could not ;locate them in the office and i have no idea where the hell they may be.
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Post by: Jane on June 05, 2010, 02:55:37 PM
Thanks for the link DR Cilla.
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Post by: Jane on June 05, 2010, 02:57:44 PM
i had to do a really boring bike ride. Just going back and forth down this huge street on a bike path. I wanted to make sure i was always 5 minutes from home so when it rained i wouldn't have far to go.

When I'm caught in a downpour while hiking it isn't as bad as riding a bike.  I usually have some sort of extra clothing to put on.
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Post by: bk on June 05, 2010, 03:32:20 PM
Back from a nice lunch with dear reader Jeanne, who sends her best.
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Post by: bk on June 05, 2010, 03:33:04 PM
The second piece of mail I was waiting on arrived - sent from the same place that just took over a week - this got here in three days.
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Post by: Jane on June 05, 2010, 03:33:27 PM
Thanks for the message Bruce.  I hope Jeanne is feeling better.

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Post by: bk on June 05, 2010, 04:13:25 PM
I gotta tell you.
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Post by: bk on June 05, 2010, 04:13:36 PM
Why I oughta...
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Post by: bk on June 05, 2010, 04:13:43 PM
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Post by: bk on June 05, 2010, 04:13:59 PM
Listening to music and then shall watch a few motion pictures.
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Post by: Jane on June 05, 2010, 04:15:52 PM
My break is over, back to cleaning.  I even mopped today, with a little swifter.  I can't work a real mop yet.
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Post by: bk on June 05, 2010, 04:23:26 PM
I'm just sitting here like a herring.
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Post by: bk on June 05, 2010, 04:23:36 PM
Pickled AND creamed.
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Post by: Jane on June 05, 2010, 04:49:37 PM
If you are familiar with the actor Anthony Heald  you might find this article interesting.  He lives in Ashland & is now a regular actor with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
http://www.oregonlive.com/O/index.ssf/2010/06/seasoned_by_broadway_and_holly.html
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 05, 2010, 04:59:37 PM
If you are familiar with the actor Anthony Heald  you might find this article interesting.  He lives in Ashland & is now a regular actor with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
http://www.oregonlive.com/O/index.ssf/2010/06/seasoned_by_broadway_and_holly.html


He's a nice man. I've met him a couple of times.
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Post by: Laura on June 05, 2010, 05:22:01 PM
Good news. The Horseshoe Fire in southern Arizona is 25% contained. That's up from 0% yesterday.
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Post by: Ginny on June 05, 2010, 05:28:53 PM
Richard and I prepared ourselves a nice dinner of barbecued chicken, twice-baked potatoes (store-bought, frozen, not as good as homemade), and sugar snap peas.  After dinner, we watched The Princess and the Frog and now we're watching a Bones rerun.
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Post by: JMK on June 05, 2010, 06:04:16 PM
Jane, I am writing about Ashland at this very moment.  Opus Arte has started releasing "real" Globe Theater productions and I have to review their 2009 Romeo & Juliet.  I am starting my review with a comment or two about my experiences at Ashland's "Globe."  Perhaps JR would like me to work in some comments about Ms. Appel.  ;)

JMK, how are these Globe tapes?  Been considering buying them.

I've only seen the Blu-ray of R&J so far.  (I think As You Like It is due next month for me to review).  Production is middling to very good.  The titular actors are very young and (for me, anyway) didn't quite have the gravitas needed for the roles.  The rest of the cast is wonderful, the physical production is very good, and there's some good use of music.  The really surprising thing for me was how many laughs the piece got (intentionally, in case you were wondering).  ;)
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Post by: Jane on June 05, 2010, 06:15:42 PM
If you are familiar with the actor Anthony Heald  you might find this article interesting.  He lives in Ashland & is now a regular actor with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
http://www.oregonlive.com/O/index.ssf/2010/06/seasoned_by_broadway_and_holly.html

If you are familiar with the actor Anthony Heald  you might find this article interesting.  He lives in Ashland & is now a regular actor with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
http://www.oregonlive.com/O/index.ssf/2010/06/seasoned_by_broadway_and_holly.html


He's a nice man. I've met him a couple of times.

I don't know if we will get to see The Merchant of Venice.  I would like to see his take on Shylock.  The last time the play was performed there were loads of protests, this time I haven't heard anything.
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Post by: Jane on June 05, 2010, 06:15:56 PM
Good news. The Horseshoe Fire in southern Arizona is 25% contained. That's up from 0% yesterday.

:)
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Post by: Jane on June 05, 2010, 06:17:43 PM
Jane, I am writing about Ashland at this very moment.  Opus Arte has started releasing "real" Globe Theater productions and I have to review their 2009 Romeo & Juliet.  I am starting my review with a comment or two about my experiences at Ashland's "Globe."  Perhaps JR would like me to work in some comments about Ms. Appel.  ;)

JMK, how are these Globe tapes?  Been considering buying them.

I've only seen the Blu-ray of R&J so far.  (I think As You Like It is due next month for me to review).  Production is middling to very good.  The titular actors are very young and (for me, anyway) didn't quite have the gravitas needed for the roles.  The rest of the cast is wonderful, the physical production is very good, and there's some good use of music.  The really surprising thing for me was how many laughs the piece got (intentionally, in case you were wondering).  ;)

Interesting about the younger actors.  I've heard complaints the new director, who began in '09, replaced a number of the regular actors with younger & less talented ones.
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Post by: JMK on June 05, 2010, 06:22:57 PM
Jane, this is the "real" Globe in England, not Ashland.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 05, 2010, 06:40:00 PM
Jane, this is the "real" Globe in England, not Ashland.

And a lovely theatre it is! Truly an amazing space. I saw one of their final performances in September of 2002; their season runs something like May to September.
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Post by: bk on June 05, 2010, 07:12:19 PM
I am so logey.  And so over page four.  And so about to watch a motion picture on Blu and Ray.
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Post by: Jane on June 05, 2010, 07:16:53 PM
Jane, this is the "real" Globe in England, not Ashland.

I wondered why you were reviewing films on Ashland plays. ;D  Interesting the comments still fit.
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Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 07:25:56 PM
the Vixter and I did decided to go to the University - back when Long Isaldnm was farmland instead of suburbia  this school used to be an Agricutural College .  In teh past 20 yeasr or so it has been gradually changingits emphasisa asn now no longer teaches animal husbandy - it does however  still teach horticulture .

We had a lovely walk through the gardens - there were some exotic flowers I had never seen before 

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Post by: elmore3003 on June 05, 2010, 07:42:21 PM
Time for a frenzy! this number of posts today is pathetic.
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Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 07:43:50 PM
(http://s238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/Farmingdale%20Gardens/?action-view&current=100_5246.jpg)I have no idea what these are
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 05, 2010, 07:44:54 PM
I'm watching a dreadful movie. I have no idea what its itile may be, but this homeseller is haunted by the  ghost of his dead realtor wife and the actor playing him is overdoing his damndest to show us how empty he's feeling because of her loss.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 05, 2010, 07:45:18 PM
Oh, goodie! Page 5. Thank you, DR vixmom.
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Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 07:45:35 PM
and neither will you because I can't get the dang photos to load
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Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 07:47:49 PM
go to our HHW phottobucket account and you will see the lovely gardens
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 05, 2010, 07:48:30 PM
I'm calling this movie a fast way to fall asleep.
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Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 07:51:52 PM
when we got home we had a nice float in the pool - 
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Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 07:53:37 PM
Oh, goodie! Page 5. Thank you, DR vixmom.

anytime !  I was hoping to post some lovely photos but I am proving to be entirely inept
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Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 07:56:36 PM
Dinner tonight was a nice marianted steak grilled outdoors with fresh corn on the cob, sauteeed onions & mushrooms and baked potatoes (skow cooked on the grill)


sooo good (if I do say so myself)
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Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 07:57:10 PM
then we watched JAWS
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Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 07:57:54 PM
when that was over we startedf flpping throughthe channels and there was DR Pogues' The Fly
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Post by: bk on June 05, 2010, 07:58:11 PM
Time for a frenzy! this number of posts today is pathetic.

You're tellin' me, bub.
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Post by: bk on June 05, 2010, 07:59:19 PM
But, if no one around these here parts cares, then neither do I.  Let us have all new lowest posting days - bring it on, baby, bring it on. 
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 05, 2010, 08:05:52 PM
Lowest posting days?

I don't think so.
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 05, 2010, 08:10:07 PM
DR JMK I have NOTHING NOTHING to say about Ms Libby Appel except she she not be allowed near a theater without a ticket....a full price ticket....in the back.

Every place she goes, she sends season tickets subscribers away in droves, alienates volunteers, produces her "NOW" interpretations of Shakespeare which almost always include leather and whips and music by her relatives (music which was submitted under an assumed name with countless other submissions, and chosen as the "best" of the lot by Ms Appel....ALWAYS).....her friends are always hired as well.

There's a reason they're out of work in New York, folks.....they suck at acting.

Libby Appel - run for the hills when you hear the name....IRT lost almost 35% of their season subscription base in the three years she was "Artistic" Director here....and a two volunteer organizations that had been with IRT since its inception in the late 1960's left because of her treatment of them.

She is terrible, untalented, and gives nepotisim a bad name.

Use it if you want to DR JMK....the truth will set you free.
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 05, 2010, 08:10:33 PM
I am getting ready to watch THE BROTHER KARAMAZOV on TCM - it is on in about 10 minutes.
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Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 08:10:46 PM
well it is after 11 here and I am tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiired - so you west caosters willhave to step up and post

nytol!
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Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 08:12:40 PM
what WAS the name of that movie?

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/515GNC0WQRL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)

der Brucer

no, no the one where he is teh crazy tenant...

Pacific Heights?  Could that be it?
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Post by: vixmom on June 05, 2010, 08:13:33 PM
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100318/

it is!
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 05, 2010, 08:14:05 PM
I think I will be seeing GHOSTS tomorrow....the Arthur Kopit version of the Ibsen script....I hope it will be good.
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 05, 2010, 08:14:23 PM
Pacific Heights is scary!
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Post by: Laura on June 05, 2010, 08:23:26 PM
I wonder what JRand thinks about Libby Appel?
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Post by: MBarnum on June 05, 2010, 08:32:11 PM
DR Vixmom's mention of her bunnies reminded me a heinous crime that happened in Salem this week.....http://www.statesmanjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=20106030344 (http://www.statesmanjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=20106030344)

What kind of a horrible creatures is this guy (presuming the story reported is accurate)??!!
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Post by: JMK on June 05, 2010, 08:35:14 PM
I've been gone, so someone else may have already mentioned it, but the DDD 25% sale is on now.  Code is:  25MORE.  Not everything is on sale this time--you have to look for the red 25% tag on each item that's discounted.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 05, 2010, 08:56:15 PM
OPA!
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 05, 2010, 08:56:28 PM
Page 5...Really?
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 05, 2010, 08:58:13 PM
I had a great time at the Greek Fest! 
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 05, 2010, 08:58:45 PM
I am getting very sleepy...maybe it's the shot of Ouza
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 05, 2010, 08:59:04 PM
Or the Marathon...really good Greek beer.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 05, 2010, 09:00:13 PM
We are very lose to page 6
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 05, 2010, 09:00:26 PM
This should do it
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 05, 2010, 09:01:13 PM
My time a Selene, goddess of the moon is reaching an end.  I did win two of the silent auctions, way below the value of the items.
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Post by: bk on June 05, 2010, 09:19:05 PM
Finished with my viewing for the evening.  I'll now listen to CDs, and then I forgot I have to affix a LOT of labels to a LOT of boxes before the helper arrives in the morning.  That's a way to spend a Saturday night.
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Post by: TCB on June 05, 2010, 09:23:49 PM
I have just returned from my great nephew's football game.  He played quarterback today because the two quarterbacks were injured in the game last week.  He played a nice safe game!  He needed to pass more often.  They lost 48 to 8.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 05, 2010, 09:25:05 PM
I have a lot to do tomorrow.  Today was relaxing, going to the Fest and taking a nice long nap
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Post by: TCB on June 05, 2010, 09:28:31 PM
DR Vixmom's mention of her bunnies reminded me a heinous crime that happened in Salem this week.....http://www.statesmanjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=20106030344 (http://www.statesmanjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=20106030344)

What kind of a horrible creatures is this guy (presuming the story reported is accurate)??!!


What a sick individual.
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Post by: TCB on June 05, 2010, 09:30:31 PM
DR Vixmom's mention of her bunnies reminded me a heinous crime that happened in Salem this week.....http://www.statesmanjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=20106030344 (http://www.statesmanjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=20106030344)

What kind of a horrible creatures is this guy (presuming the story reported is accurate)??!!


What a sick individual.


Not you, MBarnum!
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Post by: TCB on June 05, 2010, 09:31:36 PM
I think we are way past our lowest posting day, but I have no problem posting a few more worthless posts.
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Post by: TCB on June 05, 2010, 09:32:28 PM
Cilla, that Ouzo will knock you on your butt.
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Post by: TCB on June 05, 2010, 09:36:30 PM
I decided that I need to make my mind up about SLEUTH before the regular auditions start tomorrow evening; rather than waiting until Wednesday's callback to decide.  And for the first time in a week I am starting to think that I am up for one last production as Andrew.  Not that I am guaranteed the part, but I am thinking positive at the moment.
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Post by: TCB on June 05, 2010, 09:37:15 PM
Oh oh, I think Cilla fell asleep on her keyboard.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 05, 2010, 09:54:04 PM
Cilla, that Ouzo will knock you on your butt.

Just had one shot.  Didn't knock me on my butt, but one more may have..
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 05, 2010, 09:54:31 PM
Oh no, I'm here.  I was on Facebook for awhile.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 05, 2010, 09:56:12 PM
Had great luck at the silent auction and the weather was so beautiful that people really stuck around until it ended. What a fun time
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 05, 2010, 09:57:07 PM
I'm getting very sleepy.  time to go to bed.  Night all
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Post by: bk on June 05, 2010, 10:29:04 PM
No posts are worthless. 
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Post by: bk on June 05, 2010, 10:29:13 PM
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Post by: bk on June 05, 2010, 11:10:18 PM
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
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Post by: bk on June 05, 2010, 11:10:27 PM
Uh huh.
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Post by: bk on June 05, 2010, 11:10:33 PM
Sure.
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Post by: George on June 05, 2010, 11:32:22 PM
I'm watching the colorized version of "It's a Wonderful Life."  I bought the VHS tape (for only $3) and I'm making my own "Wizard of Oz"-type DVD.  I'm recording the colorized version (even though it's not very colorful) until Clarence makes it that George was never born, then I'm switching to the black-and-white version that I recorded back in December.  And then when he becomes alive again, I'll switch back to the colorized version. :)
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Post by: George on June 05, 2010, 11:32:49 PM
I've now caught up with all the posts.
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Post by: George on June 05, 2010, 11:34:54 PM
The black-and-white version is remastered so it's a much better quality than the VHS.