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Title: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 12:12:52 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were mixed up, and now it is time for you to post until the mixed up cows come home.
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 12:13:43 AM
And the word of the day is: NOCTIVAGANT!
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Post by: Ben on June 10, 2010, 02:25:59 AM
Morning all.
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Post by: Ben on June 10, 2010, 02:29:31 AM
George GO TO BED!!!
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Post by: Ben on June 10, 2010, 02:52:51 AM
I see you took my advice
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Post by: George on June 10, 2010, 03:02:19 AM
I see you took my advice

Not really. ;)

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Post by: George on June 10, 2010, 03:02:30 AM
But I shall now. :)
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Post by: George on June 10, 2010, 03:03:01 AM
Good morning to you, Ben...and good night from me! ;D
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Post by: John G. on June 10, 2010, 03:12:11 AM
Morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on June 10, 2010, 03:17:19 AM
I love of a lot of Lerner's work for some of his non-hit shows (OK, flops), but especially when wedded to the music of Burton Lane in "Carmelina" and Charles Strouse in "Dance a Little Closer." But I especially admire his set of lyrics for "Love Life" with Kurt Weill's music. My favorite might be "Economics" with the simplicity of the following lines standing out:

You got a little money.
You got a little honey.
Money go?
Honey go.

Since there is no recording of this special score, I had to put together one of my own using the 80 percent or so of it that was recorded individually by the likes of Kaye Ballard, Jerry Orbach and Lerner himself. 
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Post by: Ginny on June 10, 2010, 04:35:57 AM
Thursday morning greetings!  I'm up early to get some computer work done before leaving for midday errands in Dayton.  Those include meeting a friend for lunch and delivering the Vera Bradley bag she had me shop for in Chicagoland - hope she likes it!
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Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2010, 04:48:33 AM
Thinsg at work are still crfazy -
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Post by: Michael on June 10, 2010, 04:53:41 AM
Another Life
Before I Gaze On You Again
C'est Moi
Come Back To Me
Green Up Time
How Could You Believe Me When I Said I Love You When You Know I've Been A Liar All My Life?
I Could Have Danced All Night
I Talk To The Trees
If Ever I Would Leave You
In The Broken Promises Land Of Fifteen
It's Time For A Love Song
Love Song
Love With All The Trimmings
Lusty Month Of May
Melinda
On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever)
One More Walk Around The Garden
President Jefferson March
The Rain In Spain
The Seven Deadly Virtues
She (He) Wasn't You
The Simple Joys Of Maidenhood
Sur Les Quais De Ramsdale, Vermont
Take Care of This House
Thank Heaven For Little Girls
Then You May Take Me To the Fair
There's Always One You Can't Forget
They Call The Wind Maria
Too Late Now
What Did I Have That I Don't Have?
Why Can't The World Go And Leave Us Alone
With a Little Bit Of Luck
Without You
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Post by: Ginny on June 10, 2010, 05:21:09 AM
Oh, boy, the tree-removal crew just arrived and parked their big yellow truck in our driveway.  Sometime today, we're also expecting a Schwan's delivery, so we'll have 2 big yellow trucks here!
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 10, 2010, 05:22:32 AM
It's Truck Day at DR GINNY's home!
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Post by: Jennifer on June 10, 2010, 05:22:50 AM
DR Jane, my copy of THE GIRL WHO KICKED THE HORNET'S NEST is waiting for me at the library.  Although wouldn't you know it that they have another book waiting for me that i've also been waiting very impatiently to read. I will probably lend the latter to my sister.

I want to read Hornet's next first. But i have another book i must read after that (before the other book that is waiting for me).

Yippee!
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 10, 2010, 05:23:46 AM
IS USABLE - that's the title of the next volume of my memoirs.

I am taking the PT in today to have whatever is wrong with it....who knows?.....fixed.  So I may be without a car this weekend, but since I am working.....I am going nowhere anyway.
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 10, 2010, 05:24:43 AM
I think "Before I Gaze At You Again" is one of my favorite ALan J. Lerner song lyrics - but several lovely ones have been mentioned....."Wouldn't It be Loverly?" is also very nice.
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Post by: Ginny on June 10, 2010, 05:29:31 AM
It's Truck Day at DR GINNY's home!

Yeah, DR JRand, we tried to spread the excitement out over 2 days, but the tree guys were rained out yesterday!
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 10, 2010, 05:54:08 AM
Good morning, all! I had a chance to sleep in until 7:45 and I took it. Since then, i've checked my email, bathed, and had my first cup of coffee. Around 11, I will head down to Toyland for a session with Mr Skip Kennon. As for my work desk here, i've got a Herbert celllo piece to edit and a transposed song to proof, and I must begin my serious thoughts on my lecture in Ohio.

As to today's topic, I like Alan Jay Lerner's lyrics a lot more than some of his libretti and I think he worked best when he wasn't creating an original story. Still, there are some mighty fine lyrics from the dud shows, although I think the best lyrics are inseparable from their melodies:
   One More Walk Around the Garden
   How Can I Wait?
   I Loved You Once In Silence
   What Did I Have that I Don't Have
   Economics
   
   
   
   
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Post by: Kerry on June 10, 2010, 06:00:02 AM
It's not Friday.  I don't think Mr. Lerner wrote that, but nevertheless it is not Friday.
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Post by: Druxy on June 10, 2010, 06:01:22 AM
TOD:

IF EVER I WOULD LEAVE YOU
I LOVED YOU ONCE IN SILENCE
THERE, BUT FOR YOU, GO I
WANDERIN' STAR
THANK HEAVEN FOR LITTLE GIRLS
WHAT DID I HAVE THAT I DON'T HAVE?
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 10, 2010, 06:35:11 AM
MR BK was talking about the commercials on Universal HD.....well I am watching it this morning.....and I now know all about the ForeArm Forklift....amazing!
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 10, 2010, 06:35:39 AM
And you get FREE Grip Gloves!!!!
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 10, 2010, 06:36:05 AM
I am now carless....the car is at the shop.
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Post by: Ben on June 10, 2010, 06:46:57 AM
We no longer have cable, having moved to a digital box attached to our television from 2000 and an over the air antenna but last night I was re-scanning because bad weather can cause a channel to drop from the box. In the re-scan I found we are getting a new "sub" channel along with our local WPIX Channel 11. We now get

This TV (http://www.thistv.com/)

It's a joint venture between film/TV studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Chicago-based Weigel Broadcasting. Unfortunately, they also chop up the movies with as many commercials as they can fit.

They are showing Attack of the Puppet People Saturday evening at 11PM!

They also show some old television shows, including the Patty Duke Show and Sea Hunt.

You  can also watch a limited number of movies on line "with limited commercial interruption" One of the movies available is "Still of the Night" starring Meryl Streep and Roy Scheider. I did background work in that movie in the spring of 1981. It's a dreadful movie but I was clearly available in the auction scene when Mr. Scheider walked up the aisle. I look about 12 years old.
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Post by: Ben on June 10, 2010, 06:47:16 AM
I am carless as well, but then I don't have a car so it's not a big issue for me.
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Post by: Ginny on June 10, 2010, 06:51:25 AM
Yikes!  The tree they're removing is right outside the southeast corner of our house.  My desk, where I'm sitting at this very moment, is inside the southeast corner of our house.  Talk about up close and personal!
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 10, 2010, 07:24:31 AM
DR BEN - we have THIS Tv as well.....lots of commercials during the movies, but I saw Peter Finch in Oscar Wilde a few weeks ago.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on June 10, 2010, 07:29:54 AM
And the word of the day is: NOCTIVAGANT!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  ONE MORE WALK AROUND THE GARDEN
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 07:37:52 AM
Yikes!  The tree they're removing is right outside the southeast corner of our house.  My desk, where I'm sitting at this very moment, is inside the southeast corner of our house.  Talk about up close and personal!

Are they cute?
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 07:38:16 AM
Hey Page 2!  Good morning all!
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 07:38:51 AM
We're going to have thunderstorms for the next few days.  I rather enjoy going to work on a rainy day.
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Post by: MBarnum on June 10, 2010, 07:42:33 AM
We no longer have cable, having moved to a digital box attached to our television from 2000 and an over the air antenna but last night I was re-scanning because bad weather can cause a channel to drop from the box. In the re-scan I found we are getting a new "sub" channel along with our local WPIX Channel 11. We now get

This TV (http://www.thistv.com/)

It's a joint venture between film/TV studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Chicago-based Weigel Broadcasting. Unfortunately, they also chop up the movies with as many commercials as they can fit.

They are showing Attack of the Puppet People Saturday evening at 11PM!

They also show some old television shows, including the Patty Duke Show and Sea Hunt.

You  can also watch a limited number of movies on line "with limited commercial interruption" One of the movies available is "Still of the Night" starring Meryl Streep and Roy Scheider. I did background work in that movie in the spring of 1981. It's a dreadful movie but I was clearly available in the auction scene when Mr. Scheider walked up the aisle. I look about 12 years old.


DR Ben, I expect a complete report from you on ATTACK OF THE PUPPET PEOPLE.

You can also catch HIGHWAY PATROL, right after, or before, SEA HUNT.
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Post by: Ginny on June 10, 2010, 07:44:04 AM
Yikes!  The tree they're removing is right outside the southeast corner of our house.  My desk, where I'm sitting at this very moment, is inside the southeast corner of our house.  Talk about up close and personal!

Are they cute?

In a Latin sort of way...

The thing that amazes me is that they're not wearing gloves.
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Post by: Ginny on June 10, 2010, 07:44:32 AM
Off to meet my friend for lunch and do a little Vera enabling...bye for now!
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 07:46:09 AM
TOD
I Loved You Once in Silence
On a Clear Day
Come Back To Me
Wand'rin' Star
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 07:46:51 AM
I think the coffee is done, time to get a cup and get busy
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 10, 2010, 08:03:07 AM
I shall have to look for you next time I watch the movie DR BEN.....I paid to see that at the theatre!

On THIS tv today at 1:30 p.m. or so Miss Allison Hayes and Miss Beverly Garland and Mr John Ireland are starring in GUNSLINGER....  I had only seen bad VHS and DVD copies of this movie, but when it was on Encore Western Channel, it looked GREAT......don't know what kind of version THIS will be showing today....I may check it out briefly.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 10, 2010, 08:37:37 AM
I got all caught up in McGlinn CD identification this morning and I am now running late. Oy. I will check in from Toyland.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 10, 2010, 08:41:35 AM
TOD:  I may be guilty of taking your request too literally, but my favorite Lerner "lyric" is....

"The mist of May is in the gloamin',
and all the clouds are holdin' still.
So take my hand and let's go roamin'
through the heather on the hill.

"The mornin' dew is blinkin' yonder.
There's lazy music in the rill,
And all I want to do is wander
through the heather on the hill."
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Post by: Jane on June 10, 2010, 08:45:48 AM
DR Jane, my copy of THE GIRL WHO KICKED THE HORNET'S NEST is waiting for me at the library.  Although wouldn't you know it that they have another book waiting for me that i've also been waiting very impatiently to read. I will probably lend the latter to my sister.

I want to read Hornet's next first. But i have another book i must read after that (before the other book that is waiting for me).

Yippee!

:D :D :D
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 10, 2010, 08:59:16 AM
Wow!  I am enjoying the rousing soundtrack from BOY AND THE PIRATES that arrived today.  What a fun CD!

And of course the PUPPET PEOPLE SUITE is most exciting and satisfying.....and FUN!  It's kind of like the JOSEPH megamix.....the whole movie all over again in about 6 minutes.  We have the lovely "You're A Dolly" sung by Miss Susan Gordon on the Jeepers Creepers CD and this suite from the film incorporates that melody in several places!

Hurray for Kritzerland!  thanks, MR BK, for another CD treat!

I am sorry that no photos of Miss Susan Gordon were included in the booklet - but sometimes that's the way it is.  There are several interviews with Mr Charles Herbert online....

http://www.classicimages.com/articles/2010/06/02/past_articles/herbertcharles.txt
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 09:30:40 AM
I'm up, I'm up.  I really must start trying to go to sleep a little earlier.
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 09:35:25 AM
Shockingly, nothing from the helper.  I wrote her another e-mail last night saying that since this was very unlike her that I was concerned she was sick or something was wrong, and to please at least let me know that she's okay.  Now, maybe she's still sleeping so hopefully I'll hear something in a few hours.  But this is a person who checks their Blackberry every ten seconds.
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 09:36:33 AM
And can someone please tell me what's up with dear reader Jose, who hasn't made an appearance here all day yesterday and most of the day before.  Is there some problem I don't know about?
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 10, 2010, 09:48:08 AM
The helper is finee!

And you can punctuate it.  Vo - doe - dee - oh - doe.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 10, 2010, 10:00:58 AM
Greetings from Toyland! I've had some lunch and I am waiting for Mr Kennon. I've also sent several emails and did some research.
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 10:39:47 AM
I shall now be on my way to listen, finesse, and hopefully be happy with the result.
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 10, 2010, 11:11:54 AM
Wasn't I Want to Hopefully Be Happy a song from NO NO NANETTE?
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Post by: Laura on June 10, 2010, 12:49:04 PM
Well, that was some trip. We went hiking this morning. Or at least started to. Now we are home and looking to buy a new vehicle in the very near future.
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 12:49:52 PM
Back from mixing.  We didn't really do any mixing today - we listened to all the songs we've done pitch correction on and I have to tell you, it's glorious.  It's like hearing a whole different album.  And the rough mixes sound amazing - I'm hearing orchestral details I've never heard, and in You'll Think of Someone, there's a little funny bit with Miss O'Hara and Orbach that they didn't use on the album - we're using it - it's adorable.  So, he has two more songs to fix pitches on, and then he'll get the rest of the mixes up and ready for me to finesse tomorrow, but I am so thrilled with this - it's going to, I hope, blow people away.
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 12:50:22 PM
Speaking of blowing people away, exactly where in tarnation IS everyone?
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 12:50:36 PM
It's alarming how charming it isn't.
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 12:50:52 PM
And why does no one want to answer the Jose question?
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 12:51:16 PM
And where is Jane and Cilla and Ginny and edisaurus and all my other favorites?
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 12:51:42 PM
We need some action, some ha cha cha. 
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 12:51:56 PM
We need an infusion of something or other.
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Post by: Laura on June 10, 2010, 01:05:26 PM
Jane told us she was having company and wouldn't log in until they left.
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 01:06:40 PM
What, the company can't come on and post?  Is Jose having company for two days?  Is everyone flying the coop?
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 01:07:01 PM
I cannot believe we are on page two at one o'clock my time. 
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 01:07:20 PM
Oh, well knock me over with a dustbuster - page three.
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Post by: Laura on June 10, 2010, 01:09:53 PM
I'm still here. (A Sondheim reference, I believe.)
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Post by: Ginny on June 10, 2010, 01:19:10 PM
I'm back, BK, from my midday errands.  Now, I will tell you that I'll be kind of scarce Saturday-Tuesday, because I'm taking my mother to visit her oldest grandchild (remember my niece Laura who was with me in NYC for DR PennyO's show?).  I will have my computer with me, but probably will only post from time to time.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 10, 2010, 01:42:49 PM
We seem to have lost DRs Jose and FJL this week.
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Post by: Ben on June 10, 2010, 01:59:00 PM
Jose was here yesterday at 5:40 NY time according to the log but even if he wasn't just because he hasn't been here today doesn't mean he's left. Sometimes life intervenes. People can't post every hour of every day.

Fred was last here on the 4th but he's been busy with other things as well.

I'm sure, when Jose returns, if we need to know why he hasn't been here, he will tell us.

Also, why do you assume we even know what's going on with Jose. Just because we, in NY are friends, doesn't mean we are in constant contact. People don't not want to answer the question, we just don't have an answer.

Relax, please.
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Post by: Jennifer on June 10, 2010, 02:14:44 PM
I watched a movie called EXTRAORDINARY MEASURES with harrison ford and brendan fraser.

I didn't realize it was a true story and would make me so teary!
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Post by: td on June 10, 2010, 02:16:25 PM
I would like to watch a movie with Harrison Ford and Brendan Fraser;  Fraser can sit on my right, Ford on my left.  ;)
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Post by: George on June 10, 2010, 02:21:54 PM
I would like to watch a movie with Harrison Ford and Brendan Fraser;  Fraser can sit on my right, Ford on my left.  ;)

Ditto and ditto! :D
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Post by: Michael on June 10, 2010, 02:30:07 PM
I love of a lot of Lerner's work for some of his non-hit shows (OK, flops), but especially when wedded to the music of Burton Lane in "Carmelina" and Charles Strouse in "Dance a Little Closer." But I especially admire his set of lyrics for "Love Life" with Kurt Weill's music. My favorite might be "Economics" with the simplicity of the following lines standing out:

You got a little money.
You got a little honey.
Money go?
Honey go.

Since there is no recording of this special score, I had to put together one of my own using the 80 percent or so of it that was recorded individually by the likes of Kaye Ballard, Jerry Orbach and Lerner himself. 

I have done the same pulling tracks from: Kurt Weill Revisited Volume #1 & 2, Alan Jay Lerner Revisited, Kurt Weill On Broadway, Lyrics By Lerner,
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Post by: td on June 10, 2010, 02:47:53 PM
I would like to watch a movie with Harrison Ford and Brendan Fraser;  Fraser can sit on my right, Ford on my left.  ;)

Ditto and ditto! :D

Great minds think alike.  ;)
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Post by: TCB on June 10, 2010, 03:04:00 PM
Only 70 posts today?
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Post by: JMK on June 10, 2010, 03:06:10 PM
The Harrison Ford/Brendan Fraser film was, of course, filmed right here in li'l ol' Portland.  I have quite a few friends in that film.  I haven't seen it yet.  :)
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Post by: TCB on June 10, 2010, 03:12:09 PM
DR BEN - we have THIS Tv as well.....lots of commercials during the movies, but I saw Peter Finch in Oscar Wilde a few weeks ago.

Peter Finch in Oscar Wilde?  Oh I couldn't say, no I just could not say!
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 10, 2010, 03:13:02 PM
Jose was here yesterday at 5:40 NY time according to the log but even if he wasn't just because he hasn't been here today doesn't mean he's left. Sometimes life intervenes. People can't post every hour of every day.

Fred was last here on the 4th but he's been busy with other things as well.

I'm sure, when Jose returns, if we need to know why he hasn't been here, he will tell us.

Also, why do you assume we even know what's going on with Jose. Just because we, in NY are friends, doesn't mean we are in constant contact. People don't not want to answer the question, we just don't have an answer.

Relax, please.

I was just commenting that I didn't recall seeing either of them in a coupel of days online!
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Post by: JMK on June 10, 2010, 03:13:35 PM
So Peter Finch has won two Oscars?   ;D
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Post by: JMK on June 10, 2010, 03:14:28 PM
"and the rest"
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Post by: TCB on June 10, 2010, 03:15:46 PM
TOD:  I may be guilty of taking your request too literally, but my favorite Lerner "lyric" is....

"The mist of May is in the gloamin',
and all the clouds are holdin' still.
So take my hand and let's go roamin'
through the heather on the hill.

"The mornin' dew is blinkin' yonder.
There's lazy music in the rill,
And all I want to do is wander
through the heather on the hill."



You took it the same way I took it, Ron.
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Post by: TCB on June 10, 2010, 03:21:02 PM
I would like to watch a movie with Harrison Ford and Brendan Fraser;  Fraser can sit on my right, Ford on my left.  ;)

Ditto and ditto! :D


You two can share Mr. Ford; and Brendan I will be quite fine alone!
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Post by: TCB on June 10, 2010, 03:22:38 PM
So Peter Finch has won two Oscars?   ;D

Considering the age difference, I am not sure I would call it winning!
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Post by: TCB on June 10, 2010, 03:25:27 PM
Well, I do my best as far as posts when I get home from work.  Unfortunately, we are not allowed to post from work.

But the good news, I suppose for BK's posting total, beginning in July I may yet be furloughed one day a month for a year.  So that is an extra day a month of posts.
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Post by: TCB on June 10, 2010, 03:29:42 PM
However, if we are going to talk about posts, there really is an elephant in the room.  Matt H. posted over 53,000 times.  That is very hard to make up that difference and still work for a living.
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Post by: TCB on June 10, 2010, 03:30:41 PM
Periwinkle!
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Post by: TCB on June 10, 2010, 03:31:15 PM
Periwinkle!

And I don't care who hears me say it!
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Post by: TCB on June 10, 2010, 03:32:55 PM
Ginny, if you are going to be gone for several days, you need to stock up extra posts ahead of time.  Either that or you can give Richard your password and he can post and pretend he is you.   ;D
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Post by: td on June 10, 2010, 03:33:09 PM
Cranberries.
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Post by: td on June 10, 2010, 03:33:20 PM
Strawberries.
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Post by: td on June 10, 2010, 03:33:30 PM
Cherries.
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Post by: td on June 10, 2010, 03:33:44 PM
And an angel's kissing spring.
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Post by: td on June 10, 2010, 03:34:11 PM
Periwinkle Blue.  I helped him pick it out myself.
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Post by: td on June 10, 2010, 03:34:28 PM
Lavender Blue, dilly dilly.
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Post by: TCB on June 10, 2010, 03:35:59 PM
And an angel's kissing spring.


My summer wine is really made from all these things.
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 03:38:17 PM
Jose was here yesterday at 5:40 NY time according to the log but even if he wasn't just because he hasn't been here today doesn't mean he's left. Sometimes life intervenes. People can't post every hour of every day.

Fred was last here on the 4th but he's been busy with other things as well.

I'm sure, when Jose returns, if we need to know why he hasn't been here, he will tell us.

Also, why do you assume we even know what's going on with Jose. Just because we, in NY are friends, doesn't mean we are in constant contact. People don't not want to answer the question, we just don't have an answer.

Relax, please.

I'm perfectly relaxed, actually.  But, given what's gone on here the last year, I'm always concerned when someone doesn't show up for a while.   I spoke to FJL last week and I understand he's dealing with stuff.
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 03:39:53 PM
Can't say periwinkle anymore - it's as bad as the "n" word, the "k" word, and the "f" word. 
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 03:41:27 PM
So, I finally heard from the helper.  I knew something had to be bad and apparently it was - she had awful food poisoning and had a friend taking care of her - and she was just OUT.  Having recently had food poisoning I understand how one can be OUT.  So, we'll speak a little later and see if we want to continue.  I'm sure we will at least for the next few weeks - lots of stuff to deal with.
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: Ginny on June 10, 2010, 03:42:05 PM
Ginny, if you are going to be gone for several days, you need to stock up extra posts ahead of time.  Either that or you can give Richard your password and he can post and pretend he is you.   ;D

Oh, I won't be totally gone, DR TCB, but will be with my mother, who might not understand that one can post here and still be engaged in conversation.  Also, 2 of those days, I'll be driving I-74, and haven't figured out a way to use my laptop and drive at the same time!
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 03:42:20 PM
Do NOT say periwinkle.  The word police might show up and then we might end up on some chat board with demands from the young and uppity for apologies.  I, however, will NEVER apologize for using the word PERIWINKLE.
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 03:43:30 PM
I find it very easy to use the laptop whilst driving - I also text at the same time.  I just do it the same way everyone else in LA does.
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 03:43:43 PM
Got some CDs in the mail.
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Post by: George on June 10, 2010, 03:43:54 PM
We no longer have cable, having moved to a digital box attached to our television from 2000 and an over the air antenna but last night I was re-scanning because bad weather can cause a channel to drop from the box. In the re-scan I found we are getting a new "sub" channel along with our local WPIX Channel 11. We now get

This TV (http://www.thistv.com/)

It's a joint venture between film/TV studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Chicago-based Weigel Broadcasting. Unfortunately, they also chop up the movies with as many commercials as they can fit.

They are showing Attack of the Puppet People Saturday evening at 11PM!

They also show some old television shows, including the Patty Duke Show and Sea Hunt.

You can also watch a limited number of movies on line "with limited commercial interruption" One of the movies available is "Still of the Night" starring Meryl Streep and Roy Scheider. I did background work in that movie in the spring of 1981. It's a dreadful movie but I was clearly available in the auction scene when Mr. Scheider walked up the aisle. I look about 12 years old.

This channel is available here, too, but I don't think about it very much...I need to channel surf more often.  A few days ago, my dad told me that channel 75 (in our area) is a 24-hour "Classic Arts Showcase (http://www.classicartsshowcase.org/)" channel.  I had no idea!  I love "Classic Arts Showcase." ;D
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 03:44:27 PM
Have I mentioned how happy I am with what I heard today?  To hear Mr. Orbach not go flat (and others, too) well, I have to believe it would make the late Mr. Orbach happy.
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 03:44:50 PM
We had a celebrity showing at Jerry's Deli when Mr. Robert Morse showed up with some friends.
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: George on June 10, 2010, 03:50:29 PM
Can't say periwinkle anymore - it's as bad as the "n" word, the "k" word, and the "f" word. 

And just today a 13-Year-Old Girl Says the ‘C Word’ Twice on the ‘Today’ Show (http://www.fancast.com/blogs/2010/tv-news/13-year-old-girl-says-the-c-word-twice-on-the-today-show/?cmpid=FCST_hero)!

For real! :o
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: Laura on June 10, 2010, 03:54:04 PM
I guess if I watched tv I would have something to post.
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: Laura on June 10, 2010, 03:54:37 PM
I find it interesting that these days "paperwork" may not include paper at all.
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: Danise on June 10, 2010, 03:55:47 PM
Hi all!

I just wanted to pop in and share the good news that I made it past the first cut at work. 

I've been so scared these past couple of weeks because they told us there was going to be some MAJOR job cuts.  Our department (Public Works as a whole) lost 63 positions alone.

The worst part was that they changed the policy about bumping.  Instead of being able to bump county wide, you are only allowed to bump in your own department.  County wide I was the safest person there was because I was in the exact middle but within our department only, I'm number 3 of 3.   

It isn't over yet until the board votes on the new budget sometime in August/September.  Everything is subject to change between now and then so it's going to be a very stress filled couple of months.

But for now, the day the budget was presented to the Board, I am safe. 

I told people it makes you know what it feels like to be a deer or a duck and hunting season has just opened on YOU!

Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: George on June 10, 2010, 04:02:19 PM
Danise, congrats on making the first cut...and GOOD LUCK on staying where you are!!
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 04:05:06 PM
Yay Danise.
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 04:05:15 PM
Listening to music.
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: Danise on June 10, 2010, 04:07:46 PM
Thanks, DR George. 

I hate to say it but I'm getting so very tired of going though this year after year.  They tell us that next year will be even worse.  Slap me if I can think HOW it could be much worse.  63 people out of work today with more cuts to come.  It's not right.
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: Danise on June 10, 2010, 04:08:34 PM
Thanks, BK.
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: elmore3003 on June 10, 2010, 04:14:56 PM
Hi all!

I just wanted to pop in and share the good news that I made it past the first cut at work. 

I've been so scared these past couple of weeks because they told us there was going to be some MAJOR job cuts.  Our department (Public Works as a whole) lost 63 positions alone.

The worst part was that they changed the policy about bumping.  Instead of being able to bump county wide, you are only allowed to bump in your own department.  County wide I was the safest person there was because I was in the exact middle but within our department only, I'm number 3 of 3.   

It isn't over yet until the board votes on the new budget sometime in August/September.  Everything is subject to change between now and then so it's going to be a very stress filled couple of months.

But for now, the day the budget was presented to the Board, I am safe. 

I told people it makes you know what it feels like to be a deer or a duck and hunting season has just opened on YOU!



Great news, DR Danise!
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: TCB on June 10, 2010, 04:23:07 PM
Can't say periwinkle anymore - it's as bad as the "n" word, the "k" word, and the "f" word. 

And just today a 13-Year-Old Girl Says the ‘C Word’ Twice on the ‘Today’ Show (http://www.fancast.com/blogs/2010/tv-news/13-year-old-girl-says-the-c-word-twice-on-the-today-show/?cmpid=FCST_hero)!

For real! :o

Yes, but she never said "periwinkle."
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: TCB on June 10, 2010, 04:23:43 PM
We had a celebrity showing at Jerry's Deli when Mr. Robert Morse showed up with some friends.

Do you know Robert Morse, BK?
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: TCB on June 10, 2010, 04:25:50 PM
You are in my prayers, Danise!
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: Ginny on June 10, 2010, 04:26:57 PM
Good news, DR Danise - thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: TCB on June 10, 2010, 04:28:27 PM
Good news, DR Danise - thanks for sharing!

I still like the idea of Richard posting under your name.
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: John G. on June 10, 2010, 04:28:56 PM
In honor of the TOD, I put on Brett Barrett's Alan Jay Lerner CD in the car today and was struck once again by how good so many of the songs from "Lolita, My Love" are. "In the Broken Promise Land of Fifteen" is just stunning.
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: John G. on June 10, 2010, 04:33:36 PM
Peaceful, relaxing vibes, DR Danise. I've been without permanent employment since March of last year and somehow the good Lord has kept me from going insane as I continue to look for work. I was one of 175 let go on what I now refer to as the Ash Wednesday Massacre, since that was the day of the announcement.

One of my sisters, meanwhile, has survived more than two dozens rounds at her job, and she's been told on everyone to expect the worst. I find that psychological torture and wonder how employers can behave that way.
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: TCB on June 10, 2010, 04:34:15 PM
In honor of the TOD, I put on Brett Barrett's Alan Jay Lerner CD in the car today and was struck once again by how good so many of the songs from "Lolita, My Love" are. "In the Broken Promise Land of Fifteen" is just stunning.

Oh Hell, Brent could sing a Jury Summons and make it art!
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: Jane on June 10, 2010, 04:35:23 PM
Well, that was some trip. We went hiking this morning. Or at least started to. Now we are home and looking to buy a new vehicle in the very near future.

:(  Car Vibes!!!
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 04:35:45 PM
We had a celebrity showing at Jerry's Deli when Mr. Robert Morse showed up with some friends.

Do you know Robert Morse, BK?

I've met him a couple of times, but, no, I don't really know him.
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: Jane on June 10, 2010, 04:35:56 PM
And where is Jane and Cilla and Ginny and edisaurus and all my other favorites?

I told you we have company.  I really shouldn't even be here.
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 04:36:02 PM
I said the C word when ordering lunch - cheese.
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: Danise on June 10, 2010, 04:36:30 PM
Hi Dr elmore!  Sorry about that.  I just had a phone call from Thelma about todays news. 
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: Jane on June 10, 2010, 04:36:57 PM
And where is Jane and Cilla and Ginny and edisaurus and all my other favorites?

I told you we have company.  I really shouldn't even be here.

Thanks Laura. :)
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 04:37:28 PM
I am getting, at the rate of one every three minutes, some e-mail from oprah.com asking me to watch Sherri's video.  My advice would be to nuke without opening because it's obviously a virus and you don't want to go anywhere near it.  I just nuke immediately.
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: TCB on June 10, 2010, 04:38:49 PM
And where is Jane and Cilla and Ginny and edisaurus and all my other favorites?

I told you we have company.  I really shouldn't even be here.


Well, I am waiting for a gorgeous hunk to drop in, but I am still posting
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: John G. on June 10, 2010, 04:41:08 PM
In honor of the TOD, I put on Brett Barrett's Alan Jay Lerner CD in the car today and was struck once again by how good so many of the songs from "Lolita, My Love" are. "In the Broken Promise Land of Fifteen" is just stunning.

Oh Hell, Brent could sing a Jury Summons and make it art!
You're right.
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: Jane on June 10, 2010, 04:41:35 PM
Great news Danise!!!  I'm sorry about the protocol change :(  JOB VIBES!!!
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: Danise on June 10, 2010, 04:42:02 PM
Thank you all for the good wishes.

You have hit nail on head about the psychological torture, DR John G.   I haven't been able to sleep and as I am stress eater, I have gained rather then lost weight. 

I come home from work some nights so stressed and tired that despite my promises to myself that I am going to work out, all I can manage is to sit on the couch for about an hour and then go to bed--only to wake up several times a night.

I wish you every success on finding a perm job.  I temped for years before I went to work for the county (since everyone knows that if you work for government, you have a job for life--right?).  Oy!
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: Danise on June 10, 2010, 04:51:49 PM
I have to tell you about little Toby.  He has been a joy and little monster.

He gets mad at you if things don't go his way and he pays you back.  He ate my new pair of shoes, dug out from under the fence while I was at work, steals treats and socks and fights with Sheena when he gets into one of his little snits.

At the same time, he is such a cutie and can be so sweet.  When I can't sleep he tries to lick my face and follows Sheena everywhere.  If she smells something, he has to smell it.  He just loves to sit with you.

I know it may have been the wrong thing to do by getting him but he makes life interesting and I'm already to in love with him to think of giving him up.

Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 04:58:34 PM
Just had a local dealer pick up his CDs.
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: TCB on June 10, 2010, 05:07:17 PM
I have to tell you about little Toby.  He has been a joy and little monster.

He gets mad at you if things don't go his way and he pays you back.  He ate my new pair of shoes, dug out from under the fence while I was at work, steals treats and socks and fights with Sheena when he gets into one of his little snits.

At the same time, he is such a cutie and can be so sweet.  When I can't sleep he tries to lick my face and follows Sheena everywhere.  If she smells something, he has to smell it.  He just loves to sit with you.

I know it may have been the wrong thing to do by getting him but he makes life interesting and I'm already to in love with him to think of giving him up.




Danise, I think you deserve Toby.  After all you have been through in the last couple of years; you deserve all the love you can get.
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 05:09:43 PM
Did you know, for example, that Toby spelled backwards is Ybot?
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: td on June 10, 2010, 05:10:23 PM
Yay Danise!
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: td on June 10, 2010, 05:10:44 PM
I still say it's PERIWINKLE and the hell with it!
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: td on June 10, 2010, 05:11:42 PM
Did you know, for example, that Toby spelled backwards is Ybot?

Can Ybot play the tuba?
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 05:12:29 PM
And where is Jane and Cilla and Ginny and edisaurus and all my other favorites?

Have you read the past few days?  I'm ALL OVER THE PLACE!
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: John G. on June 10, 2010, 05:13:29 PM
Can Ybot do the "America" dance from "West Side Story"? Or do Camille's death scene in your arms?
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: Ron Pulliam on June 10, 2010, 05:15:08 PM
DR Jennifer:  To answer a question you posted yesterday, I watched the "Glee" season finale.   I was unmoved by it.  New Directions didn't deserve to win regionals...their choreography stank up the stage.  Their vocals were so-so.  I wasn't thrilled by the other songs, either.

Ultimately, I pretty much disliked the entire finale...this despite some good dramatic moments from one Miss Sue Sylvester!
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: John G. on June 10, 2010, 05:15:44 PM
Can Toby/Ybot say periwinkle?
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 05:20:54 PM
DR Jennifer:  To answer a question you posted yesterday, I watched the "Glee" season finale.   I was unmoved by it.  New Directions didn't deserve to win regionals...their choreography stank up the stage.  Their vocals were so-so.  I wasn't thrilled by the other songs, either.

Ultimately, I pretty much disliked the entire finale...this despite some good dramatic moments from one Miss Sue Sylvester!

A spoiler would have been nice DR Ron
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 05:21:37 PM
I'm trying to decide whether to go through with the refi.  I don't know why I'm hesitant, but I'm hesitant.   
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 05:22:17 PM
I'm not having a very good day. Productive yes, but just not in a good mood
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 05:22:30 PM
I am happy for Danise and her good news
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 05:24:54 PM
I did book my trip to Toronto in August.  I saved over $440 over the discount rate at the hotel by booking through Orbitz instead of through the group. Who knew!  I know it won't count for the block for the organization, but puhleese, for that much less, I really don't care
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 05:30:07 PM
I did work a lot today.  I was reading and doing research most of the day.  Edith came back to see if I was really there.  I guess she's not used to me being so quiet
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: TCB on June 10, 2010, 05:31:08 PM
And where is Jane and Cilla and Ginny and edisaurus and all my other favorites?

Have you read the past few days?  I'm ALL OVER THE PLACE!

Sure I give him an extra dozen or so posts ever night, and all he talks about is the ladies!
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: TCB on June 10, 2010, 05:35:41 PM
I did book my trip to Toronto in August.  I saved over $440 over the discount rate at the hotel by booking through Orbitz instead of through the group. Who knew!  I know it won't count for the block for the organization, but puhleese, for that much less, I really don't care

Last year in Rome, the cruise line was going to charge me $600.00 more for two nights in the same hotel that I booked.  And I was on the top floor, so there were not a lot of better rooms anywhere in the hotel.
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: Laura on June 10, 2010, 05:35:44 PM
I'm glad to hear your good news, Danise.

My sister got a layoff notice after 30 years of employment.
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: Ginny on June 10, 2010, 05:46:39 PM
DR Cillaliz - I gave up a long time ago on booking conference hotels through the organization, because the "special" rate was always a rip-off.

In our travel-planning news, I'm in contact with someone about an apartment in Brooklyn that would accommodate Richard and me and Rob and Mary Linda and is quite near the R line into Manhattan.  I'd inquired about 5 nights and he's trying to get us to take 8 with a good discount if we do.  Twist my arm!
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: Ginny on June 10, 2010, 05:47:26 PM
DR Laura - sorry to hear about your sister's layoff.  Can she retire, with 30 years?
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: John G. on June 10, 2010, 05:47:48 PM
I did book my trip to Toronto in August.  I saved over $440 over the discount rate at the hotel by booking through Orbitz instead of through the group. Who knew!  I know it won't count for the block for the organization, but puhleese, for that much less, I really don't care
Some of these pre-planned trips are too expensive, I agree. I always prefer doing my own comparison shopping.
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: John G. on June 10, 2010, 05:49:00 PM
Sorry to hear about your sister, DR Laura.
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 05:49:43 PM
I did book my trip to Toronto in August.  I saved over $440 over the discount rate at the hotel by booking through Orbitz instead of through the group. Who knew!  I know it won't count for the block for the organization, but puhleese, for that much less, I really don't care
Some of these pre-planned trips are too expensive, I agree. I always prefer doing my own comparison shopping.

This is a conference.  They have to sign contracts about 2-3 years in advance so it's often a lot more than you can get when they realize the hotel won't be full
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 05:50:04 PM
Sorry about your sister's news DR Laura
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: JMK on June 10, 2010, 05:55:34 PM
Sorry about the news, Laura.  Is she close to retirement age?
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: Laura on June 10, 2010, 05:59:57 PM
Yes, she is able to retire. She has been dodging the lay-off bullet for about 29 of those years.
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: td on June 10, 2010, 06:00:02 PM
Sorry to hear DR Laura's news.

Borders corporation eliminated at least one position nationwide this week; as a result we lost the two very fine young women who took care of the store's Paperchase section.
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 06:03:37 PM
I gotta tell you.
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: TCB on June 10, 2010, 06:06:04 PM
I'm not having a very good day. Productive yes, but just not in a good mood

You and me both, Cilla.
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: TCB on June 10, 2010, 06:07:20 PM
I'm glad to hear your good news, Danise.

My sister got a layoff notice after 30 years of employment.

Oh no!  I am so sorry, Laura.
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 06:07:42 PM
Gees, TCB, misery loves company....now you've gone and cheered me up
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: Laura on June 10, 2010, 06:08:33 PM
She's okay with it. She is lucky that she is able to retire. Not everyone is so lucky.
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: TCB on June 10, 2010, 06:09:36 PM
If you will all excuse me, I think I will go and get ready for bed.



G'night!
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 06:10:01 PM
Good night TCB, hope you sleep well
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: John G. on June 10, 2010, 06:12:31 PM
Second issue of San Antonio Taste magazine is now for sale. Birthing pains for the second issue were hard and long. We lost the designer in mid-production, and the new one gave the magazine a whole new look. (It's better. The images are still gorgeous, but the words now carry more weight.) But the baby is beautiful, and it's already drawing great comments and good sales.

Now, if only the website could become something other than a clone of my website.

Is it just me or do these two look vaguely similar?

www.SavorSA.com

www.SATaste.com
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 06:18:17 PM
Well, after all the to do about being able to refinance, I started having second thoughts and it just didn't feel right for some reason.  Looking at all the fees etc, I decided it just isn't worth it.  The new interest rate would have been nice, but my gut just doesn't feel right about it, so I'm going to pass.  I can always make extra payments every month...
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: KevinH on June 10, 2010, 06:20:38 PM
TOD (Off the top of my head--there are many more):

There But for You Go I
The Heather on the Hill
She Wasn't You
Waitin' for My Dearie
The Simple Joys of Maidenhood
Then You May Take Me to the Fair
What Do the Simple Folk Do?  
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 06:20:45 PM
So, Toronto.  I've never been there.  Any suggestions on must do sights and events?  I am looking forward to a reception on our last night there with Jon Krakauer - author of Into the Wild etc.
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: George on June 10, 2010, 06:26:18 PM
I'm glad to hear your good news, Danise.

My sister got a layoff notice after 30 years of employment.

Laura, it's good that your sister can retire, but otherwise that's just not right. :P
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: elmore3003 on June 10, 2010, 06:37:41 PM
TOD (Off the top of my head--there are many more):

There But for You Go I
The Heather on the Hill
She Wasn't You
Waitin' for My Dearie
The Simple Joys of Maidenhood
Then You May Take Me to the Fair
What Do the Simple Folk Do? 

DR KevinH, did you see the link I posted the other day for foreign cast recordings?
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 06:45:00 PM
Just off the phone, and something I've been thinking about for the last three months is now going to happen, beginning in two months.  One night a month at the Gardenia will now be a Kritzerland night.  If we catch on, it could go to two nights a month.  My idea was to present great themed evenings with four or five singers doing the honors - starting with a Lost in Boston evening, then an Unsung Musicals evening, then maybe Peter Pan - you know, all based on the albums I've done - themed albums and songwriter albums - all of it.  I'm really excited about this.  It would either be the first Monday, Wednesday or Thursday of each month.  I've been to so many of these "cabaret" things with multiple singers and there's just never any thought to them and they're all sort of casual and thrown together - I think those who know me know I won't be doing that sort of evening.  These will be rehearsed and fun, and I may end up doing a running commentary occasionally for things like Lost in Boston - not sure about that part yet.  Each show would run around seventy-five minutes. 
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: George on June 10, 2010, 06:51:57 PM
That's great, BK! 
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: KevinH on June 10, 2010, 07:00:25 PM
TOD (Off the top of my head--there are many more):

There But for You Go I
The Heather on the Hill
She Wasn't You
Waitin' for My Dearie
The Simple Joys of Maidenhood
Then You May Take Me to the Fair
What Do the Simple Folk Do? 

DR KevinH, did you see the link I posted the other day for foreign cast recordings?



Yes, DR elmore--I meant to thank you!  I'm going to check it out.
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: td on June 10, 2010, 07:01:35 PM
If I were closer, I would be at The Gardenia for each and every Kritzerland night.
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: KevinH on June 10, 2010, 07:03:33 PM
Sounds wonderful, BK!  I love a lot of the songs from Lost In Boston and Unsung Musicals-to hear them performed live would be great!  
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: Laura on June 10, 2010, 07:05:35 PM
I would be there, too!
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: Laura on June 10, 2010, 07:06:37 PM
Dear BK, I would like it very much if you could plan a cabaret night for early-mid November.
Title: Re: THE MIXMASTER
Post by: td on June 10, 2010, 07:11:01 PM
As to the TOD, I may be in the minority, but, I like Lerner's lyrics for
The title song for THE LITTLE PRINCE
GIGI's "Say A Prayer for Me Tonight" and "She's Not Thinking of Me."
PAINT YOUR WAGON's "A Million Miles Away (Behind the Door)" and "Gold Fever" from the film, "They Call the Wind Maria" and "Another Autumn" from the stage show.
MY FAIR LADY's "A Little Bit of Luck"
BRIGADOON's. . .well, let's just say except for "Jeannie's Packin' Up," I like all of BRIGADOON.  If push came to shove, I'd have to chose Meg's two comic numbers, "The Real Love of My Life" and "My Mother's Wedding Day."
ON A CLEAR DAY. . ."Aboard the S.S. Bernard Cohn," "Hurry, It's Lovely Up Here," "(He) She Isn't You" and the film's new songs, "Go to Sleep" and "Love With All the Trimmings;"   I do miss "Tosy and Cosh."
DANCE A LITTLE CLOSER's "Another Life."
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 07:16:26 PM
Congrats BK> I'd definitely be there if I lived closer
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 07:16:37 PM
Cool,. we're on page 7
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 07:16:59 PM
Dear BK, I would like it very much if you could plan a cabaret night for early-mid November.

There will definitely be one at that time - the owner of the club is just trying to figure out which night is best for us.  Once that's set, we begin!
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Post by: td on June 10, 2010, 07:17:47 PM
Cool,. we're on page 7

And I helped!
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 07:22:02 PM
Shake and Bake for chicken....and I helped!
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Post by: td on June 10, 2010, 07:26:17 PM
Can we make to page 8 before I curl up with my good book?
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 07:31:17 PM
Well, start posting!
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Post by: td on June 10, 2010, 07:32:06 PM
How's about a PERIWINKLE POSTING?
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 07:32:36 PM
That works
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Post by: td on June 10, 2010, 07:32:44 PM
Or a CRANBERRY POSTING?
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 07:33:15 PM
Or a deleted posting
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 07:33:26 PM
It just takes a few posts about nothing
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 07:33:36 PM
Wasn't Seinfeld about nothing?
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 07:33:58 PM
Where did you go?
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 07:34:23 PM
Out
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 07:34:33 PM
What did you do?
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 07:34:40 PM
Nothing
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 07:34:49 PM
Cause I felt Nothing
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 07:35:13 PM
Then there's something
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 07:35:22 PM
Something in the way she moves
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 07:35:31 PM
Something's coming I don't know what It is
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Post by: Jennifer on June 10, 2010, 07:35:38 PM
So, Toronto.  I've never been there.  Any suggestions on must do sights and events?  I am looking forward to a reception on our last night there with Jon Krakauer - author of Into the Wild etc.

I have not been there for quite a few years. It depends what you like to do. There is good theatre. There is Canada's Wonderland if you like amusement parks. There is the Eaton Centre (if you like shopping).  I would definitely check out the CN Tower. If you like baseball you could go to a Blue Jay's game.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 07:36:43 PM
We're having a reception at the CN tower
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Post by: Jennifer on June 10, 2010, 07:37:12 PM
I am gonna go watch SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE. Not sure how i feel about them only having 10 dancers (well 11) and 12 allstars.  I wonder if the allstars will outshine the contestants.  I"m not that crazy about half the allstars.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 07:37:14 PM
Thanks for the suggestions.  I'm going to order a travel book on Toronto to get a better idea of the city
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 07:37:46 PM
I've never watched So You Think You Could Dance
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 07:38:09 PM
td, where are your posts?  Did you go curl up with your book?
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Post by: FJL on June 10, 2010, 07:39:32 PM
HARRY AND TORONTO -  a movie about a cat?
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 07:40:10 PM
FJL!!!! Great to see you
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Post by: FJL on June 10, 2010, 07:41:45 PM
I've got to catch up.  I thought the other day that my mental work-related malaise was over, but it's baaaaack
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 07:42:44 PM
I had malaise on the side with my turkey sandwich.
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Post by: FJL on June 10, 2010, 07:42:46 PM
Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not googling you.
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 07:43:27 PM
So, I'm open to suggestions as to what would be a good opening show for the Kritzerland series.  Lost in Boston?  Unsung something?  Or a composer?
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Post by: FJL on June 10, 2010, 07:43:30 PM
Dame Edna St. Vincent Malaise is one of my favorites
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Post by: td on June 10, 2010, 07:44:32 PM
td, where are your posts?  Did you go curl up with your book?

i am chatting with my cousin in Virginia.
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Post by: td on June 10, 2010, 07:45:09 PM
So, I'm open to suggestions as to what would be a good opening show for the Kritzerland series.  Lost in Boston?  Unsung something?  Or a composer?

Unsung Irving Berlin!
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Post by: FJL on June 10, 2010, 07:46:18 PM
SCI-FI AND HORROR, he says self-servingly
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Post by: FJL on June 10, 2010, 07:46:58 PM
or MATZOH BREI AND HORA
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Post by: td on June 10, 2010, 07:47:03 PM
Thanks for the suggestions.  I'm going to order a travel book on Toronto to get a better idea of the city

I'm fond of this particular travel series:
http://www.amazon.com/Top-Toronto-Eyewitness-Travel-Guides/dp/075664237X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1276224209&sr=1-1
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 07:47:34 PM
If they don't Google you, they really aren't interested
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 07:48:58 PM
Thanks for the suggestions.  I'm going to order a travel book on Toronto to get a better idea of the city

I'm fond of this particular travel series:
http://www.amazon.com/Top-Toronto-Eyewitness-Travel-Guides/dp/075664237X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1276224209&sr=1-1

Thanks for the suggestion.  I'll probably go to B & N and look at what they have to see what I like the best
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Post by: td on June 10, 2010, 07:49:11 PM
Have you been Googled lately DR Cillaliz?
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Post by: td on June 10, 2010, 07:50:08 PM
Okay, Miss Dixe Bell has begun to snore. . .it's time for a shower and a good book.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 07:50:20 PM
My neighbor officially moved out today.  I think the new guy is moving in tomorrow, not sure though.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 07:51:17 PM
Have you been Googled lately DR Cillaliz?

I'm not sure.  Don't think so.  That isn't happening right now
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Post by: FJL on June 10, 2010, 07:52:32 PM
My mom  makes a good noodle google.
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Post by: FJL on June 10, 2010, 07:53:08 PM
The First Noodle Musical???
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Post by: George on June 10, 2010, 07:53:26 PM
So, I'm open to suggestions as to what would be a good opening show for the Kritzerland series.  Lost in Boston?  Unsung something?  Or a composer?

Dame Edna in "An Evening of Unsung Sondheim!" ;D
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 07:53:58 PM
The First Googlie Musical?
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Post by: George on June 10, 2010, 08:00:02 PM
Well, it's time for me to leave work and go home for dinner and stuff to do.

Until later. :)
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Post by: Laura on June 10, 2010, 08:03:20 PM
My neighbor officially moved out today.  I think the new guy is moving in tomorrow, not sure though.

Google him.
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Post by: Ginny on June 10, 2010, 08:14:00 PM
My neighbor officially moved out today.  I think the new guy is moving in tomorrow, not sure though.

Is he cute?
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 08:19:06 PM
Haven't seen him, but I hear he's strange.  Of course I heard this from a guy who kept his house spotless and made you take your shoes off to walk in, so not sure how much weight to give his opinion, lol
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 08:19:51 PM
He's in his late 40s early 50s.  So there's that.  He works at olive garden
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 08:22:31 PM
My neighor thought it was weird that the new guy stopped over without going through the realtor and asked if he could show the house to his mom.  I don't know that it's that weird.   He also thought it strange that the new guy believed there were termites when he saw the holes from the woodpeckers on the wood siding.  I don't think that's so strange either.   We'll just have to see
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Post by: JMK on June 10, 2010, 08:24:30 PM
Dear BK, I would like it very much if you could plan a cabaret night for early-mid November.

BK had better not plan anything other than coming to Portland mid-November, I tells ya.  ;)
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Post by: Ginny on June 10, 2010, 08:25:47 PM
Our tree guys are coming back tomorrow afternoon to finish the work in our yard and, next week, they'll be at our neighbors' across the street.  They hired them as a result of watching them work an 11-hour day at our house.
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Post by: Ginny on June 10, 2010, 08:26:30 PM
BK, the Kritzerland Kabaret sounds great!
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 08:26:40 PM
See what happens when people come back - we have high hilarity.  Hy Hilarity was, of course, a great vaudeville comic, who, with his female partner, Lo Downe, did many classic routines, such as I'm Not Kidding, and the brilliant What Was Was What.
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 08:27:04 PM
Dear BK, I would like it very much if you could plan a cabaret night for early-mid November.

BK had better not plan anything other than coming to Portland mid-November, I tells ya.  ;)

Oh, yeah.
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 08:27:34 PM
Back from a brief but good jog.
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Post by: John G. on June 10, 2010, 08:30:06 PM
Just off the phone, and something I've been thinking about for the last three months is now going to happen, beginning in two months.  One night a month at the Gardenia will now be a Kritzerland night.  If we catch on, it could go to two nights a month.  My idea was to present great themed evenings with four or five singers doing the honors - starting with a Lost in Boston evening, then an Unsung Musicals evening, then maybe Peter Pan - you know, all based on the albums I've done - themed albums and songwriter albums - all of it.  I'm really excited about this.  It would either be the first Monday, Wednesday or Thursday of each month.  I've been to so many of these "cabaret" things with multiple singers and there's just never any thought to them and they're all sort of casual and thrown together - I think those who know me know I won't be doing that sort of evening.  These will be rehearsed and fun, and I may end up doing a running commentary occasionally for things like Lost in Boston - not sure about that part yet.  Each show would run around seventy-five minutes. 
Makes me wish I were closer to New York. Sounds wonderful
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 08:30:22 PM
Brief but good....hmmm  ;)
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Post by: John G. on June 10, 2010, 08:30:56 PM
Shake and Bake for chicken....and I helped!
Or the sushi version: We made kelp and I helped!
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 08:31:06 PM
Just off the phone, and something I've been thinking about for the last three months is now going to happen, beginning in two months.  One night a month at the Gardenia will now be a Kritzerland night.  If we catch on, it could go to two nights a month.  My idea was to present great themed evenings with four or five singers doing the honors - starting with a Lost in Boston evening, then an Unsung Musicals evening, then maybe Peter Pan - you know, all based on the albums I've done - themed albums and songwriter albums - all of it.  I'm really excited about this.  It would either be the first Monday, Wednesday or Thursday of each month.  I've been to so many of these "cabaret" things with multiple singers and there's just never any thought to them and they're all sort of casual and thrown together - I think those who know me know I won't be doing that sort of evening.  These will be rehearsed and fun, and I may end up doing a running commentary occasionally for things like Lost in Boston - not sure about that part yet.  Each show would run around seventy-five minutes. 
Makes me wish I were closer to New York. Sounds wonderful

JohnG , BK is in LA
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Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2010, 08:32:05 PM
My sympathies Danise  - I worked in the aerospace industry in the 1980's . for 18 months we went through Friday morning layoffs - finally after 18 months of laying off 20 - 60 people they had a massive layoff of 1500 - that's when I heard my name called -

I understand the stress of the wait - it was almost  a relief to be finally layed off

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Post by: John G. on June 10, 2010, 08:33:48 PM
Just off the phone, and something I've been thinking about for the last three months is now going to happen, beginning in two months.  One night a month at the Gardenia will now be a Kritzerland night.  If we catch on, it could go to two nights a month.  My idea was to present great themed evenings with four or five singers doing the honors - starting with a Lost in Boston evening, then an Unsung Musicals evening, then maybe Peter Pan - you know, all based on the albums I've done - themed albums and songwriter albums - all of it.  I'm really excited about this.  It would either be the first Monday, Wednesday or Thursday of each month.  I've been to so many of these "cabaret" things with multiple singers and there's just never any thought to them and they're all sort of casual and thrown together - I think those who know me know I won't be doing that sort of evening.  These will be rehearsed and fun, and I may end up doing a running commentary occasionally for things like Lost in Boston - not sure about that part yet.  Each show would run around seventy-five minutes. 
Makes me wish I were closer to New York. Sounds wonderful

JohnG , BK is in LA
It's been a long day. Sorry. I knew that, too. Anyway, wish I were closer to LA.
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Post by: Laura on June 10, 2010, 08:34:56 PM
Dear BK, I would like it very much if you could plan a cabaret night for early-mid November.

BK had better not plan anything other than coming to Portland mid-November, I tells ya.  ;)

Oh, yeah.

Does that mean there won't be a cabaret night in early mid-November?
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 08:35:02 PM
LOL, JohnG.   I live just about as close to LA as I am to NYC.  Well...maybe closer to NYC but not a whole lot
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Post by: John G. on June 10, 2010, 08:36:31 PM
BJ, how about a program with either Lost in Boston or Unsung Musicals if you have any of the original cast in your group? I love the recording of "Beyond My Wildest Dreams" from "Merlin" you did of Michelle Nicastro, for example.
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Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2010, 08:36:40 PM
Laura my sympathies likewise to your sister - forced retirement after 30 years of loyal service is just wrong
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Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2010, 08:38:08 PM
Kongratulations on the Kritzerland Kaberet
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 10, 2010, 08:39:59 PM
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Post by: Laura on June 10, 2010, 08:40:55 PM
Thanks, everyone, for your thoughts for my sister.

One year ago, she was undergoing chemo.
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Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2010, 08:43:04 PM
Lavender Blue, dilly dilly.

Lavender Green
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Post by: Ginny on June 10, 2010, 08:45:03 PM
Thanks, everyone, for your thoughts for my sister.

One year ago, she was undergoing chemo.

Oh, DR Laura, I wondered if this was the same sister.  Hope things start looking up for her soon!
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Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2010, 08:45:20 PM
Thanks, everyone, for your thoughts for my sister.

One year ago, she was undergoing chemo.

 I was going to ask if this was the same sister but couldn't think of a tactful way to bring it up - I hope all her health problems are behind her - and that she is able to get health care coverage
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Post by: Ginny on June 10, 2010, 08:45:38 PM
'night!
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Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2010, 08:46:45 PM
I wonder what JMK is planning for November
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Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2010, 08:48:34 PM
I wonder if Betsy's bike was ever located
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 08:53:25 PM
Dear BK, I would like it very much if you could plan a cabaret night for early-mid November.

BK had better not plan anything other than coming to Portland mid-November, I tells ya.  ;)

Oh, yeah.

Does that mean there won't be a cabaret night in early mid-November?

There absolutely will - we're just waiting to find out, but it seems like it will always be early in the month.
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 08:54:29 PM
BJ, how about a program with either Lost in Boston or Unsung Musicals if you have any of the original cast in your group? I love the recording of "Beyond My Wildest Dreams" from "Merlin" you did of Michelle Nicastro, for example.

If any of the original singers are here, I will invite them to do their song - BUT - I don't want these to end up being one of these fifteen singer deals, so they'll always have to be willing to do at least three songs, because I never want more than six singers.
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 08:55:02 PM
Something is wrong with Time Warner - the Internet is behaving very spazzy tonight.
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 08:56:10 PM
Slow.
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 08:56:22 PM
Spazzy.
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Post by: John G. on June 10, 2010, 08:56:31 PM
BJ, how about a program with either Lost in Boston or Unsung Musicals if you have any of the original cast in your group? I love the recording of "Beyond My Wildest Dreams" from "Merlin" you did of Michelle Nicastro, for example.

If any of the original singers are here, I will invite them to do their song - BUT - I don't want these to end up being one of these fifteen singer deals, so they'll always have to be willing to do at least three songs, because I never want more than six singers.
That I can understand. Too many people, too many egos, too many logistics. It's cabaret, not a benefit.
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 08:56:40 PM
Herky.
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Post by: John G. on June 10, 2010, 08:56:47 PM
Night, all.
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 08:56:50 PM
Jerky.
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 08:57:01 PM
Turkey.
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 08:57:15 PM
Lurkey.
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 09:04:17 PM
Medium.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 10, 2010, 09:11:08 PM
Good Evening!

I'm up, I'm up.... And...
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Post by: Laura on June 10, 2010, 09:11:38 PM
I have only one sister. She's ok with it. She expects she'll look for something part-time to keep busy.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 10, 2010, 09:17:01 PM
Yesterday morning, ConEd knocked on our door to inform us that they were in the final stages of the work they've been working on over the past couple of weeks - well, months at this point.  Alas, in order to complete the work, they had to "re-route" the power to the building.  Thankfully, we have not been without all power over the past 48 hours, however, for the past 48 hours, all four units in this building have essentially been running off a large extension cord from the main line in/under(?) the street.

We're supposed to be fully back online sometime tomorrow, and once that happens, well... Then I can return to my regularly scheduled internet surfing and reading and posting without fear of a power surge knocking out my computer - which, alas, did happen to one of our upstairs neighbors.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 10, 2010, 09:19:12 PM
In the meantime, I've been using my offline time to take care of some long overdue cleaning and organizing, as well as getting reacquainted with various museums and public spaces in New York City.  :)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 10, 2010, 09:21:03 PM
~~~~~VIBES TO THOSE IN NEED~~~~~
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Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2010, 09:21:22 PM
I have only one sister. She's ok with it. She expects she'll look for something part-time to keep busy.

I keep her in my prayers
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Post by: Laura on June 10, 2010, 09:22:02 PM
Wow, Jose.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 10, 2010, 09:23:18 PM
bk - Have you ever given any thought to developing an HHW iPhone/iPad app?

;)
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Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2010, 09:24:30 PM
JOse, at least the weather has been cooler the past few days and you have not been sweltering without AC

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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 10, 2010, 09:25:56 PM
Wow, Jose.

Thanks, DR Laura. It actually hasn't been that bad.  None of the "hard wiring" has been affected, so we've had lights and appliances.  However, most of the wall outlets have been turned off/disconnected the past two days, so we've been taking turns re-charging our cell phones and computers.  And on the bright side, ConEd is giving us a two-week service credit on our next bill for the inconvenience.
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Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2010, 09:26:01 PM
JOse I hope you will share some of your getting reaquainted stories with us - I find them very inetresting
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 10, 2010, 09:26:27 PM
JOse, at least the weather has been cooler the past few days and you have not been sweltering without AC



<nod>

Whew!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 10, 2010, 09:27:05 PM
JOse I hope you will share some of your getting reaquainted stories with us - I find them very inetresting

Will do, DR vixmom!
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Post by: Laura on June 10, 2010, 09:27:35 PM
I'm just stunned, thinking about if we lost our electricity now. It's too darn hot. (A Cole Porter reference.)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 10, 2010, 09:30:07 PM
I'm just stunned, thinking about if we lost our electricity now. It's too darn hot. (A Cole Porter reference.)

Thankfullly - again - there is actually a designated A/C outlet in our apartment, and that one did not have to be re-routed/wired.  So, if we did have to turn on the A/C, we would have been able to.  But as DR vixmom mentioned, it's been on the cool side the past two days, so..

Whew!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 10, 2010, 09:31:36 PM
And...

Goodnight.

-I look forward to seeing everyone again tomorrow afternoon. :)
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Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2010, 09:37:26 PM
have agood night Jose!!
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Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2010, 09:37:50 PM
Laura what happened to your car?
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Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2010, 09:42:09 PM
cool


I loved his "specials" when I was a kid


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Post by: Laura on June 10, 2010, 09:53:59 PM
It seems to have major engine problems that became quite apparent when we went up a mountain.
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Post by: Laura on June 10, 2010, 09:54:48 PM
$139 got us home. That's about the best we can expect.
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Post by: Laura on June 10, 2010, 09:59:46 PM
And it's only 15 years old.
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Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2010, 10:04:36 PM
And it's only 15 years old.

LOL!!  sounds like my 1995 station wagon  with 220000 + miles on it- and I cannot let it got!!
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Post by: vixmom on June 10, 2010, 10:05:07 PM
well I havr o get up in 4 hours so -- night nigthy
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Post by: FJL on June 10, 2010, 10:09:47 PM
Will we never see page 11?
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 10:21:30 PM
I love the idea of an iPhone app for haineshisway.com.  How do we do it?
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Post by: George on June 10, 2010, 10:21:35 PM
cool


I loved his "specials" when I was a kid

(http://www.google.com/logos/cousteau10-hp.gif)


I did too!  He'd be 100 years old today.
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 10:21:48 PM
Slow and spazzy.
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 10:22:20 PM
And page eleven.  The more posts on a page, the spazzier the load.  That sounds bad, doesn't it?
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Post by: George on June 10, 2010, 10:22:37 PM
And it's only 15 years old.

LOL!!  sounds like my 1995 station wagon  with 220000 + miles on it- and I cannot let it got!!

I hope my car lasts that long. :D
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 10:42:50 PM
I'm hungry but I ain't eatin'.
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 10:43:02 PM
I ain't eatin' but I'm hungry.
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Post by: bk on June 10, 2010, 10:43:55 PM
Last night I was also hungry and I ate - rice with soy sauce.  That was actually rather nauseating.  Today I had a sandwich and a small plate of onion rings, then later I had two pieces of rye toast which were very wry.