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Title: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: bk on June 12, 2010, 12:02:55 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were whipped and cracked, and now it is time for you to post until the whipped and cracked cows come home.
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Post by: bk on June 12, 2010, 12:03:58 AM
And the word of the day is: POLYONYMOUS!
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Post by: bk on June 12, 2010, 12:28:47 AM
I have to stay up at least another half hour - we just did some finessing of five songs and he's sending them to me so I can be sure I'm happy with them.
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: bk on June 12, 2010, 12:32:07 AM
What a load of crap I ate last night.
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Post by: bk on June 12, 2010, 12:32:22 AM
And now I am paying the price ($2.36).
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Post by: bk on June 12, 2010, 12:42:28 AM
Man, this place is deader than Long John Silver.
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Post by: bk on June 12, 2010, 12:43:02 AM
Is he dead?
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Post by: bk on June 12, 2010, 12:44:12 AM
I'm just waiting for the five songs, so I can listen, approve, and go to bed.
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Post by: bk on June 12, 2010, 12:44:27 AM
Even George isn't here.
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Post by: bk on June 12, 2010, 12:44:36 AM
Even here isn't George.
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Post by: bk on June 12, 2010, 01:01:27 AM
A whole page of ME - I like it!
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Post by: bk on June 12, 2010, 01:02:08 AM
Just heard the first of the five redo - much better - added a little more drums and now it's perfect.  Waiting on the others, which I'm told will be up shortly.
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Post by: bk on June 12, 2010, 01:32:20 AM
One more - another drum moment.  Should be up in a couple of minutes and then I can FINALLY go to sleeeeeep.  BTW, Kritzerland now has a Facebook page - so search it (there are now three - I don't know what the other two are about, but the real one has the Kritzerland logo) and "like" us.
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 12, 2010, 04:20:58 AM
Congrats to DR FJL on making the TIMES.

DR CILLA LIZ - glad the storm didn't hit you....whew - we got a few moments of high winds and heavy rains....and then it was over.

I got my car back.....just a bolt loose....so it was FREE!!!
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 12, 2010, 04:21:07 AM
Today is a work day.  Oh well.
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 12, 2010, 04:21:47 AM
There are several HHW catchphrases that I like and use:

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What is it  -  fish?
and Pray for Rosemary's Baby

Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: Jrand73 on June 12, 2010, 04:21:56 AM
And now to work.
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Post by: vixmom on June 12, 2010, 05:01:23 AM
TOD

HOO and RAY

E & T

I blame Jose (have used his away from the site - got odd looks)

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Post by: vixmom on June 12, 2010, 05:10:21 AM
Yesterday I worked for 12 hours and then had a reunion dinner with a bunch of women who Iused to work with - they all worked at a  mortgage company for which I did the clsoings - unfortunately thier division went belly up in January of '08 - some of them are stillout of work ...


I brought a tray of deviled eggs I made using Skip's fantabulous recipe and they were a big hit

(Only I knew they were not quite as good as his - I just don't have the magic Kennon touch )
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: vixmom on June 12, 2010, 05:11:41 AM
Congrats on the free car fix JRand!
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Post by: vixmom on June 12, 2010, 05:11:53 AM
now to ketchup
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Post by: Jennifer on June 12, 2010, 05:14:47 AM
Vibes to BK re: the troublemaker. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 12, 2010, 05:18:36 AM
Thanks DR VIXMOM....and now I am off to work.
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Post by: vixmom on June 12, 2010, 05:37:35 AM
Congrats to FJL on being quoted in the Times!!
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 12, 2010, 05:41:06 AM
Good morning, all! The Canadian jerk above me who doesn't remove his shoes stomped in around 1:15, letting the door slam and waking me up. I wish I could have him deported.

I think I will walk down to the post office at Lincoln Center and mail a package. I am still waffling about this music/CD/LP sale in lower Manhattan, so I think that means I won't be going, I have to proof two Victor Herbert numbers that Joshie copied, and I've got to work on my July 9 presentation, so I may just end up staying around the Upper West side.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bad Karma Vibes to BK's arch nemesis! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on June 12, 2010, 05:49:55 AM
And the word of the day is: POLYONYMOUS!

And The Song Of The Day Is:   CALL ME IRRESPONSIBLE
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: Michael on June 12, 2010, 06:02:15 AM
BK A word of warning if you that La Cage Aux Folles 2 was bad, avoid La Cage Aux Folles 3.
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: vixmom on June 12, 2010, 06:08:10 AM
TROUBLE MAKER GO AWAY VIBES FOR BK
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Post by: vixmom on June 12, 2010, 06:09:36 AM
whenever we visit our family in Canada - or any of their friends - everyone takes off their shoes when they get inside the house
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Post by: vixmom on June 12, 2010, 06:10:02 AM
well yard work awaits


LATERS
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Post by: Druxy on June 12, 2010, 06:20:35 AM
TOD:

"What is it?  Fish?"
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Post by: vixmom on June 12, 2010, 06:23:08 AM
TOD

 Laters


VIBES



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Post by: Ginny on June 12, 2010, 06:33:15 AM
Saturday morning greetings!  Mary Linda arrived in time for us to say HI before we went to sleep last night.  She and I are going to Kathryn's and to the garage sale in a little while.  Early this afternoon, I'm going to take my mom to Indianapolis for a 90th birthday party and then we're going on to Normal, IL, to spend a few days with my DN Laura (who was with me in NYC for DR PennyO's show in 2005).

It's pouring rain here in SW Ohio, not good weather for any of the above  :P
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Post by: Ben on June 12, 2010, 06:38:01 AM
Morning all.
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Post by: Ben on June 12, 2010, 06:38:14 AM
Anthony is busy before going to Dance Class.
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Post by: Ben on June 12, 2010, 06:38:26 AM
It may rain here as well.
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Post by: John G. on June 12, 2010, 06:38:45 AM
BK A word of warning if you that La Cage Aux Folles 2 was bad, avoid La Cage Aux Folles 3.

Yikes! I don't remember hearing of such a movie. If it were were worse than part 2, then I can see why.
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Post by: Ben on June 12, 2010, 06:38:46 AM
That is all.
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Post by: John G. on June 12, 2010, 06:40:12 AM
I slept more than eight hours last night and have to say that it was wonderful. The Saturday shift has been moved from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. And that feels like a blessing.

Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: John G. on June 12, 2010, 06:40:26 AM
Cranberries
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Post by: MBarnum on June 12, 2010, 08:34:25 AM
That is all.
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Post by: MBarnum on June 12, 2010, 08:37:53 AM
It is Satureday, and the weather man has promised an sunny, 80 degree day which, after weeks of clouds and rain, will be a joy to behold. However, at 8:34 am there is still no sign of sun or warmth.
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: MBarnum on June 12, 2010, 08:38:43 AM
I am trying to think of more favorite HHW phrases, but am drawing a blank this early in the morning.
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Post by: MBarnum on June 12, 2010, 08:39:18 AM
Today I will mow the lawn, plant a few more flowers and maybe watch the 1960s movie SUBURBAN ROULETTE.
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Post by: TCB on June 12, 2010, 08:42:14 AM
Excellent vibes and xylophones to DH BK!
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Post by: TCB on June 12, 2010, 08:43:27 AM
Cillla, I liike your thinking!  I will consider July 12 as a state holiday honoring your birthday.
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Post by: Matthew on June 12, 2010, 08:46:03 AM
Blu and Ray

It's finally getting warm here in the East Bay of the SF Bay Area.  I'm jiggy with it!

Yesterday, I had some correspondence from a certain composer who goes by their 3 initials (not ALW) asking me to stop trading his "stuff" on a certain file trading site I belong to as it wasn't "cool".  I wrote back explaining why we trade and that I saw his point and gave him a solution to ease the trading.  Irony is, it's possible I'll be meeting said composer in the next month as he's coming to do a workshop with our older kids from this camp I'm working at this summer (I'm working with another group) as they are doing his newer "kid" show that has a number for a title.

Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: FJL on June 12, 2010, 09:05:58 AM
Well, it was the Times blog, but thanks!!!!!!!
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Post by: TCB on June 12, 2010, 09:10:12 AM
Glori-oski!  I didn't realize that this morning was Tacoma's SOUND TO NARROWS RACE.  I am about a half mile from the race course, but this year they have added some sort of drum and bugle band (minus the bugles) to the festivities.

I assume the drummers are from Ft. Lewis.  The first race to get under way is always the military units.
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: TCB on June 12, 2010, 09:11:38 AM
Well, it was the Times blog, but thanks!!!!!!!

FJL, I am still expecting to hear a "tribute" to Elaine Stritch joining A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 12, 2010, 09:13:00 AM
Cillla, I liike your thinking!  I will consider July 12 as a state holiday honoring your birthday.

Thanks, TCB, I am humbled to think there is a holiday in my honor....even if it's just at your house!
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: TCB on June 12, 2010, 09:13:31 AM
T.O.D.


What is it?  Fish?

Pray for Rosemary's Baby
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 12, 2010, 09:14:34 AM
Ok, for the third night in a row we've had over 1 1/2 inches of rain.  I'm glad I live on a hill, my old house is probably getting water in the basement
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: TCB on June 12, 2010, 09:15:33 AM
Cillla, I liike your thinking!  I will consider July 12 as a state holiday honoring your birthday.

Thanks, TCB, I am humbled to think there is a holiday in my honor....even if it's just at your house!

Well, since the holiday falls after Independence Day, I should be able to score lots of bunting for my balcony at half price on July 6.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 12, 2010, 09:15:53 AM
I did wake up to a thunderstorm at 3:18 AM, but only stayed awake long enough to unplug computer, TV etc.  There was a lot of lightning and thunder.  I got almost 10 hours of sleep.  Boy did I need that!
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 12, 2010, 09:16:23 AM
Cillla, I liike your thinking!  I will consider July 12 as a state holiday honoring your birthday.

Thanks, TCB, I am humbled to think there is a holiday in my honor....even if it's just at your house!

Well, since the holiday falls after Independence Day, I should be able to score lots of bunting for my balcony at half price on July 6.

Photos please :D
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 12, 2010, 09:17:50 AM
Well, I need to go to the market and do some outside stuff before today's thunderstorms get started
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Post by: Ginny on June 12, 2010, 09:18:12 AM
Mary Linda and I had a great time at Kathryn's and the garage sale, even in the rain.  I'm now getting a bite of lunch before packing up the car and picking up my mom for our Indy--->Illinois trip.

TOD - apropos for so many occasions:  "Pray for Rosemary's Baby."
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Post by: TCB on June 12, 2010, 09:18:27 AM
I forgot to mention that Wednesday afternoon, after I had already gone home for the day; we had an unexpectedly heavy rain shower.  My co-workers suddenly started getting calls from the Security Guards suggesting that they move their cars out of the parking garage, as it was now under two feet of water.
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: TCB on June 12, 2010, 09:20:51 AM
I was hoping to show some of the photos that were taken during the flooding, but the photo file was to big to send on our work computer.  I will try for photo uploads next week.
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Post by: TCB on June 12, 2010, 09:21:27 AM
PAGE THREE
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 12, 2010, 09:23:54 AM
I have taken my walk, posted one letter and one package, stopped at a bakery for a slice of chocolate cake for tonight, browsed at Westsider Records and purchased 3 used CDs, stopped at artie's fro some matzoh ball soup and potato salad, and now I am home. I'm going no further today unless some enticing call can lure me out. Since no one's phoned me in a week, I think I'll be staying home.
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: TCB on June 12, 2010, 09:25:40 AM
I have taken my walk, posted one letter and one package, stopped at a bakery for a slice of chocolate cake for tonight, browsed at Westsider Records and purchased 3 used CDs, stopped at artie's fro some matzoh ball soup and potato salad, and now I am home. I'm going no further today unless some enticing call can lure me out. Since no one's phoned me in a week, I think I'll be staying home.

M-m-m-m-m-m-m!  Potato Salad.  Does Artie's make good potato salad?
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Post by: TCB on June 12, 2010, 09:27:06 AM
I'm going no further today unless some enticing call can lure me out. Since no one's phoned me in a week, I think I'll be staying home.


If MBarnum and I threaten to call your place today, will that be enough of an incentive for you to go out?
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 12, 2010, 09:51:06 AM
I have taken my walk, posted one letter and one package, stopped at a bakery for a slice of chocolate cake for tonight, browsed at Westsider Records and purchased 3 used CDs, stopped at artie's fro some matzoh ball soup and potato salad, and now I am home. I'm going no further today unless some enticing call can lure me out. Since no one's phoned me in a week, I think I'll be staying home.

M-m-m-m-m-m-m!  Potato Salad.  Does Artie's make good potato salad?

Yep. Not as good as Mom's but she only made it when she wasn't crazy, so it was a rare occasion.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 12, 2010, 09:51:35 AM
I'm going no further today unless some enticing call can lure me out. Since no one's phoned me in a week, I think I'll be staying home.

If MBarnum and I threaten to call your place today, will that be enough of an incentive for you to go out?

I'm out the door. There must be a film I want to see. MARMADUKE, perhaps.
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Post by: TCB on June 12, 2010, 10:08:21 AM
I'm going no further today unless some enticing call can lure me out. Since no one's phoned me in a week, I think I'll be staying home.

If MBarnum and I threaten to call your place today, will that be enough of an incentive for you to go out?

I'm out the door. There must be a film I want to see. MARMADUKE, perhaps.


Or perhaps that frightening new horror film; THE HOUSEGUEST ON THE BALCONY?
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Post by: TCB on June 12, 2010, 10:13:10 AM
Wow!  I scared everyone away, except for one guest.  Hello, Guest, do I know you?
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Post by: TCB on June 12, 2010, 10:14:49 AM
So sad, being all alone in the world.
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Post by: TCB on June 12, 2010, 10:15:30 AM
I did it!  I scared away a guest!
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on June 12, 2010, 10:23:09 AM
TOD

And Now Dino on The Piano

And The Song Of The Day Is:
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Post by: bk on June 12, 2010, 10:42:17 AM
I'm up, I'm up - got a really good night's sleep and slept till ten (then again, I didn't go to bed till after two).  I now must do some errands and whatnot, and then I'll have the rest of the day to relax before leaving for Orange County at five.
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: TCB on June 12, 2010, 10:49:50 AM
I'm up, I'm up - got a really good night's sleep and slept till ten (then again, I didn't go to bed till after two).  I now must do some errands and whatnot, and then I'll have the rest of the day to relax before leaving for Orange County at five.

When do you PROMISE to announce the next CD?
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Post by: bk on June 12, 2010, 10:59:29 AM
Tonight at midnight.
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Post by: bk on June 12, 2010, 11:00:26 AM
I'm hoping this will do really well - it's so hard to tell with the show releases and this HAS been out twice before, although, as I point out NOT the original mix of the Grammy winning LP.  So, there are two firsts in this release.
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Post by: td on June 12, 2010, 11:24:43 AM

Yesterday, I had some correspondence from a certain composer who goes by their 3 initials (not ALW) asking me to stop trading his "stuff" on a certain file trading site I belong to as it wasn't "cool". 

Ah!  Is he married to a Jessica?
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Post by: FJL on June 12, 2010, 11:25:22 AM
TCB - Did I really not foist this one upon you about Stritch?


Now that all is well, this can be shared, with explanatory annotations - Stritch in Night Music: list of her agent's requests :) -Be a "fly on the wall" for last week's (parody) summit meeting!

"JUST A FEW MORE DETAILS" - EXCLUSIVE AUDIO as STRITCH'S (SLIGHTLY OUT-OF-DATE) AGENTS COMICALLY CONVEY A LIST OF NEEDS TO THE "NIGHT MUSIC" PRODUCERS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgev_fewvlQ

Elaine Stritch's list of needs (set to a bit of Stritch-itative, musicalized by us, from a Stritch comedy bit by royboy on All that Chat) had been conveyed by her agents to the "Night Music" producers last week, and since all is now worked out, here's a peek if you're interested, annotated to reflect the (gently ribbing) spirit in which this is conveyed here.  Seems her agents' list of demands are a little outdated, but they do rhyme.  The producers were not near the microphone, but their interjections are on the screen!

Coverage you won't see on CNN!   Thanks if you have time to watch - very silly, but sent with joy that ALNM is going on!
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Post by: td on June 12, 2010, 11:25:48 AM
Irony is, it's possible I'll be meeting said composer in the next month as he's coming to do a workshop with our older kids from this camp I'm working at this summer (I'm working with another group) as they are doing his newer "kid" show that has a number for a title.


Does the number in the title follow TWELVE?
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Post by: TCB on June 12, 2010, 11:42:44 AM
TCB - Did I really not foist this one upon you about Stritch?


Now that all is well, this can be shared, with explanatory annotations - Stritch in Night Music: list of her agent's requests :) -Be a "fly on the wall" for last week's (parody) summit meeting!

"JUST A FEW MORE DETAILS" - EXCLUSIVE AUDIO as STRITCH'S (SLIGHTLY OUT-OF-DATE) AGENTS COMICALLY CONVEY A LIST OF NEEDS TO THE "NIGHT MUSIC" PRODUCERS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgev_fewvlQ

Elaine Stritch's list of needs (set to a bit of Stritch-itative, musicalized by us, from a Stritch comedy bit by royboy on All that Chat) had been conveyed by her agents to the "Night Music" producers last week, and since all is now worked out, here's a peek if you're interested, annotated to reflect the (gently ribbing) spirit in which this is conveyed here.  Seems her agents' list of demands are a little outdated, but they do rhyme.  The producers were not near the microphone, but their interjections are on the screen!

Coverage you won't see on CNN!   Thanks if you have time to watch - very silly, but sent with joy that ALNM is going on!

Very cute, Fred!
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Post by: TCB on June 12, 2010, 11:51:00 AM
Hi, Ben!  Does Ant have any shows lined up this summer?
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 12, 2010, 12:09:20 PM
Tonight at midnight.

Max Preeo just announced it on Cast Recording List and I ordered it.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 12, 2010, 12:10:47 PM
Hi, Ben!  Does Ant have any shows lined up this summer?

I'm not DR Ben, but I do know that Anthony is in rehearsal for THE FANTASTICKS.
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Post by: bk on June 12, 2010, 12:14:54 PM
Should I just announce it now?
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Post by: bk on June 12, 2010, 12:16:01 PM
Okay, here it is (and I'll put it in the start of tomorrow's notes, too).  You know the drill - it's a 2CD set at a 1CD price - 19.98 plus 3.75 shipping, paid directly to paypal using our paypal address of kritzerland at adelphia dot net.

KRITZERLAND IS PROUD TO PRESENT A VERY SPECIAL 2 CD RELEASE:

PROMISES, PROMISES
Original Cast Album
Music by Burt Bacharach  Lyrics by Hal David

On December 1, 1968, Promises, Promises, the musical version of Billy Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond’s The Apartment, opened at the Shubert and took Broadway by storm.   The show was such a breath of fresh air, with its hilarious book by Neil Simon, and pop-sounding and brilliant score by Burt Bacharach and Hal David.  When that overture began, you knew the sound of Broadway had just changed forever – it was electric in the best way.  The show garnered rave reviews and ran 1,281 performances.  The show was nominated for seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and took home the prize for Jerry Orbach (Best Actor) and Marian Mercer (Best Supporting Actress).

One of the reasons the sound of the show seemed so innovative was that Bacharach brought in Broadway’s first recording-type mixing board.  Also his use of four pit singers doing back-up vocals was unique.  The show’s orchestrations were by the young up-and-coming Jonathan Tunick, who honored the Bacharach sound while adding a few wonderful touches of his own.  The cast recording won a Grammy, and the show produced several hit songs, including two for Dionne Warwick – “I’ll Never Fall In Love Again,” and “Promises, Promises” (she also recorded “Knowing When To Leave,” “Wanting Things” and “Whoever You Are”).  Bacharach himself covered five of the songs on his A&M album Make It Easy On Yourself.
This is the third CD release for the original cast recording of Promises, Promises.   The first was issued on Ryko, and then that release was reissued by Varese Sarabande.  Why a third release?  Simple: neither of those releases were the actual cast album as released on LP – the original mix.  Ryko remixed the album from the original eight-track edited session masters and that newly mixed album was also used for the Varese release.  So, this is actually the first appearance of the Grammy award-winning original album mix – newly remastered, of course.  The two-track album masters were in excellent shape.

But the raison d’etre of this release was to present a second CD with a newly mixed version (from those original and great-sounding eight-track edited session masters) that, with today’s technology, could finally fix most of the issues that plagued the original cast album.  As most know, cast albums were always recorded in one day (it’s still the same today, but there are a few shows that go to two and even three days), and the pressure was always on to get everything finished without going into overtime, and then to mix it quickly (frequently in a day or two) and have it in stores instantly.  Compromises sometimes had to be made.  And so, there have always been pitch issues with some of the vocals – they simply got it as good as they could get it and out it came.  We went in, and, without compromising anything but the actual pitchiness, corrected the faulty pitches throughout.  We were also able to take our time with the mix and you’ll hear things in the orchestration you’ve never heard, and even an occasional little vocal thing that was left off the original album (listen to “You’ll Think of Someone”).  So, it’s a whole new listening experience, and one we’re especially happy to have been able to do.  We’ve also put the tracks in their correct show order for the first time.
   
It is the greatest of pleasures to be able to present this special edition two CD set of Promises, Promises – the original Grammy award-winning album, and our fresh and newly remixed version in show order, with the vocals sounding like they never have before.  With the brand new revival of the show on Broadway, you won’t want to miss this limited edition set of the original cast recording sounding like it never has before, and featuring the great performances of Jerry Orbach, Jill O’Hara, Marian Mercer, and the rest of the wonderful cast.
This release is limited to 1000 copies only.   For this special 2 CD set we’ve kept the price at our usual single disc cost of $19.98 plus shipping.

CD will ship by the first week of August – however, preorders placed directly through Kritzerland usually ship one to five weeks earlier (we’ve been averaging four weeks early).   

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Post by: Sam on June 12, 2010, 12:40:08 PM
Hi.   Or should I say Howdy since I also seem to live in horse country.  Everyone here seems to have horses.
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Post by: Sam on June 12, 2010, 12:42:02 PM
Errands done, car wash done, car cover on for the weekend done.   Massive things to do in yard and inside unpacking and sorting projects not done.
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Post by: Sam on June 12, 2010, 12:43:16 PM
Must now listen to   The Boy and the Pirates.

Promises Promises ordered.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 12, 2010, 12:43:25 PM
DR George, thank you for the delightful parcel in today's post!
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Post by: Sam on June 12, 2010, 12:44:15 PM
Fast.    Trying to find more time to turn on the computer.   And sit for a hour or so.
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: Sam on June 12, 2010, 12:45:10 PM
Have a wonderful Saturday afternoon and evening everyone. ;D ;D
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Post by: Sam on June 12, 2010, 12:46:14 PM
VIBES  for all the things I miss. :) :)
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Post by: Sam on June 12, 2010, 12:50:16 PM
I hate McAfee software, when it's scanning the computer, everything you do moves at less than a snail's pace.    Time to get off the computer, this stupid thing will scan for an hour.

 ;)
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: TCB on June 12, 2010, 12:57:28 PM
Ordered!





I want it now!
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Post by: bk on June 12, 2010, 12:58:16 PM
Fast.
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Post by: bk on June 12, 2010, 12:58:23 PM
No more spazzy.
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Post by: bk on June 12, 2010, 12:58:34 PM
Cranberries.
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Post by: bk on June 12, 2010, 12:58:41 PM
And one for Mahler.
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Post by: bk on June 12, 2010, 12:58:48 PM
Like so much fish.
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Post by: bk on June 12, 2010, 12:59:04 PM
Bitch-slapping from here to eternity and hell and back.
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Post by: bk on June 12, 2010, 12:59:13 PM
Not necessarily in that order.
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Post by: bk on June 12, 2010, 12:59:20 PM
Post deleted.
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: TCB on June 12, 2010, 01:00:18 PM
Tonight at midnight.

Max Preeo just announced it on Cast Recording List and I ordered it.


Where do you find that?
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: TCB on June 12, 2010, 01:04:30 PM
Today it is going to reach 80 degrees.  And I am getting ready to head out the theater and sit thru three hours of MAJOR BARBARA!  I can hardly contain myself!
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Post by: Michael on June 12, 2010, 01:36:59 PM
Ordered Promises Promises
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 12, 2010, 01:49:47 PM
Tonight at midnight.

Max Preeo just announced it on Cast Recording List and I ordered it.


Where do you find that?

It's a subscription list. I'll email you the info.
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: bk on June 12, 2010, 02:04:59 PM
Have done errands and whatnot - ran into Chris Kuchler of Varese - we had a nice chat.
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Post by: bk on June 12, 2010, 02:06:27 PM
And found out some very interesting things about the label that shall not be named and the particular person who ran it after I left - and ran it into the toilet - one of the real villains in the piece - apparently karma has taken care of him big time. 
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Post by: bk on June 12, 2010, 02:14:16 PM
For those who may have missed it - there is an announcement on page four.  I'll do another tonight at midnight.
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Post by: JMK on June 12, 2010, 02:18:42 PM
BK, note my note noting my new address on my order.
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Post by: JMK on June 12, 2010, 02:19:37 PM
Jesus Friggin' Christ, almost an hour on the phone just to change my address with Paypal and my ebay CC.
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Post by: Ben on June 12, 2010, 02:24:12 PM
The order will be in the mail on Monday morning with a check enclosed.
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Post by: Ben on June 12, 2010, 02:43:00 PM
Speaking of Promises, Promises, my review was just run on Showtime on Radio Wales. Those of you on the e-mail list will get the notice later after it goes up on the iPlayer and I figure out exactly where in the show it falls.
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: bk on June 12, 2010, 03:08:46 PM
BK, note my note noting my new address on my order.

Did I get your order yet?
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Post by: bk on June 12, 2010, 03:09:29 PM
Ah - got it, address noted.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on June 12, 2010, 03:33:36 PM
Well, sure glad to see I can still find you.

The electric company decided to swap out our meter (a digital upgrade), and in spite of numerous other survivals of power outages, the computer power supply went kaflooie, kerflop, kerpkunk, THUD! (At least I assume it was the power supply - it doesn't even turn on!) Repair estimates ranged up to a week, depending on part availability - since we both live and die by the internet, even a few days delay were unacceptable- (I mean - miss Tony's at HHW - NEVER!)

I didn't want a new unit because the cost of upgrading all my old software would be brutal; fortunately I found this puppy (a used, reconditioned, DELL Latitude laptop for $250) which should suffice for now. It has some open-source freebie software package called OPEN OFFICE which let's me open and maintain all the old Excel, Word, and Access Database files we had (I had been regularly copying important files to a flash drive, and they restored nicely; I had even made a back-up copy of our AOL Favorites files that I was able to import into the AOL software (I had saved one of those freebie intro disks I had received in the mail when we moved, and that was good enough to get us up and running.)  And there went the bucks we were setting aside to replace the Livinf Room HDTV, which is on it's last legs (it is a 52" rear projection monster that's losing both it's contrast and color registration (we have green ghosts around everything!)

Of course it will take forever to ketchup!

der Brucer

 
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: elmore3003 on June 12, 2010, 03:34:29 PM
DR JRand59, our friend the naked Hercules is just finishing up a run of the 18th Century ballad opera FLORA at the Spoleto Festival in Charleston. It's directed and designed by the director of the Hercules opera, but everyone's clothed.
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Post by: MBarnum on June 12, 2010, 03:43:40 PM
Nice day today! All sunny and warm! I like it!

Mowed my lawn.

Shopped at the huge used book store in West Salem.

Looked around Teen Challenge Thrit Shop and St Vincent De Paul Thrift Store

Came back home and cleaned up dog barf.

Watched I'M COMING OUT on some new cable station I now get called CURRENT

Caught up on today's postings, and laughed at Elmore and TCB's.

Now I am trying to stay awake, when all I really want to do is take a nap...however, the new neighbors are having a house warming at 4pm (it is now 3:39pm) and I have been invited.
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: DERBRUCER on June 12, 2010, 03:58:26 PM
I hate McAfee software, when it's scanning the computer, everything you do moves at less than a snail's pace.    Time to get off the computer, this stupid thing will scan for an hour.

 ;)

You can take control of your destiny by scheduling your scan's for bed-time hours. (and you can cancel a scan in progress with no ill effects).

der Brucer
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: Jane on June 12, 2010, 04:06:07 PM
der Brucer, nice to have you back.  I wish you had been having fun, not dealing with power & computer problems.
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Post by: DERBRUCER on June 12, 2010, 04:15:25 PM
I wish you had been having fun, not dealing with power & computer problems.

Well, so do I - see, this is the price I pay for leaving the house to do cardiac rehab!

In honor of our continuing poverty, Woody is putting in an unscheduled eight hour day today - that makes 44.5 hours this week.

der Brucer
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: Jane on June 12, 2010, 04:17:16 PM
Poor guy, I hope he still enjoys working there.
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: DERBRUCER on June 12, 2010, 04:28:19 PM
I hope he still enjoys working there.

Actually, he does;  and because it is such a small town, he is often greeted on the street by loyal customers.

der Brucer
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: elmore3003 on June 12, 2010, 04:32:05 PM
I'm wondering if my mother hasn't really died but instead has moved to New york and is working at Artie's. Today's potato salad, which is usually wonderful, was terrible, It was like eating raw sliced potato covered in mayonnaise.
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: Jane on June 12, 2010, 04:33:25 PM
I hope he still enjoys working there.

Actually, he does;  and because it is such a small town, he is often greeted on the street by loyal customers.

der Brucer

:D
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: Jane on June 12, 2010, 04:33:54 PM
I'm wondering if my mother hasn't really died but instead has moved to New york and is working at Artie's. Today's potato salad, which is usually wonderful, was terrible, It was like eating raw sliced potato covered in mayonnaise.

Did you send it back?
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: bk on June 12, 2010, 04:38:37 PM
I vaguely recall someone named der Brucer as having posted here.  Welcome back.  Perhaps someday even S. Woody White will make a return.

There's an announcement on page three, for those who may have missed it.

I shall shortly be on my way to Orange County, Downey to be specific.
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: DERBRUCER on June 12, 2010, 04:42:55 PM
I shall shortly be on my way to Orange County, Downey to be specific.

When did they move Downey from LA to Orange County?

der Brucer
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Post by: Jennifer on June 12, 2010, 05:17:53 PM
I just came back from biking for an hour. And then swimming laps for an hour. I'm tired!
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Post by: Jennifer on June 12, 2010, 05:18:21 PM
I would like to read. But I think I may watch IT'S COMPLICATED tonight.
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Post by: Jrand73 on June 12, 2010, 05:39:10 PM
DR JRand59, our friend the naked Hercules is just finishing up a run of the 18th Century ballad opera FLORA at the Spoleto Festival in Charleston. It's directed and designed by the director of the Hercules opera, but everyone's clothed.

Shallow person that I am, this does not interest me.
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: Jrand73 on June 12, 2010, 05:42:52 PM
Promises Promises ordered a much look forward to.
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: Jrand73 on June 12, 2010, 05:45:53 PM
Whew tornado warnings and thunderstorms warnings and other assorted weather alerts right now.....but I think it is south of us and skip us ....  just some rain and a bit of rain right now.
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: MBarnum on June 12, 2010, 05:46:31 PM
Listened to BOY AND THE PIRATES cd today...loved it! Probably one of Albert Glasser's better musical moments...next to ATTACK OF THE PUPPET PEOPLE, of course.
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: MBarnum on June 12, 2010, 05:47:10 PM
Vibes that those tornadoes stay far away from you, and your Allison Hayes collection!
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Post by: MBarnum on June 12, 2010, 05:50:48 PM
Went to the housewarming party. Of course I did not know a soul there. I must be the only neighbor who got an invite.

Only stayed a short while. I toured the house...a grand, huge 1920s home, 4 stories in all, counting the large attic. The new owners did some nice work to the place. While I toured, Bosco entertained the people who were outside. Actually, he just sat there and they admired him and asked me questions about him once I came back outside.

Everyone seemed very nice, but I was exhausted and just wanted to flop in from of the TV and watch old movies and or some Bollywood...or both. So that is what I shall now do for as long as my eyes will stay opened.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 12, 2010, 05:58:15 PM
Whew tornado warnings and thunderstorms warnings and other assorted weather alerts right now.....but I think it is south of us and skip us ....  just some rain and a bit of rain right now.

I think that's the system we had, it's been very slow moving
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: Jrand73 on June 12, 2010, 06:07:32 PM
Thanks DR MBARNUM.....just heavy rain night with lightning.

Who else would they invite except the neighbors?  Were refreshments served?
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 12, 2010, 06:17:51 PM
I made parsnips for the first time today.  I got them at the farmers market.  I peeled it, sliced in thin slices and cooked them in butter with salt and pepper.  They were really good!!
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: Jane on June 12, 2010, 06:19:26 PM
I just came back from biking for an hour. And then swimming laps for an hour. I'm tired!

Good for you!!
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 12, 2010, 06:20:42 PM
I've had a great afternoon and evening with Callie and Boo.  They work in shifts.  Callie is awake during the day and hangs out with me while Boo sleeps. Then Boo hangs out with me while Callie sleeps in the evening.  Of course for the few hours when I'm in my chair and the windows are open, they are both awake and sitting in the windows
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Post by: Jane on June 12, 2010, 06:35:13 PM
Sweet.
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Post by: Jane on June 12, 2010, 06:36:07 PM
I think the sun has dropped enough I can wash the dinner dishes without getting blinded my the light through the kitchen window.
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: Cillaliz on June 12, 2010, 06:44:13 PM
Tomorrow night is the beginning of Design Star on HGTV.  I love that show!
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 12, 2010, 06:49:26 PM
I made some rhubarb sauce tonight....think I'll try some on some ice cream....
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: MBarnum on June 12, 2010, 06:52:16 PM
Thanks DR MBARNUM.....just heavy rain night with lightning.

Who else would they invite except the neighbors?  Were refreshments served?

Foodstuffs were being prepared and drinks were served. I think most of the parygoers were relatives and co-workers.

I gave the mistress of the house a bouquet of lillies from my garden and wished the master a happy 40th birthday.
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: vixmom on June 12, 2010, 07:24:22 PM
I spent the day working in the yard we have an area that used to be a vegetable garden but due to my inabilty to get home at a ecint hour it was sorely neglected and turned into a wilderness... half of teh garden is now raked and vine and stone free.. the other helf must be tackled tomorrow  when I get it all cleared out  I will seed it  and turn it into lawn
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Post by: vixmom on June 12, 2010, 07:25:42 PM
I would love a home grown bouquet of lilies!  I think that was  lovely gesture Mike!!
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Post by: vixmom on June 12, 2010, 07:28:02 PM
the Vixter mowed the lawns and then received a call from a memeber of our church asking if she was available to do some weeding  - so off she ewnet ot weed a few hours  - then she came home and scrubbed some tarps for Vixdad
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Post by: vixmom on June 12, 2010, 07:30:38 PM
while we took showers Vixdad changed out the gas canister on the BBQ -   then we grilled a nice marinated steak for dinner
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: Jane on June 12, 2010, 07:30:41 PM
I wish we could hire the Vixter to weed for us.
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Post by: vixmom on June 12, 2010, 07:34:01 PM
Jurassic Park was on TV teh other day and after we watcehd it Vixdad mentioned thathe has preferred the book to the movie -

"There's a book?"  asked  - Vixdad went into our "library" and came out with his copy - she has beentotally engrossediin it every time she has as free minute
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: vixmom on June 12, 2010, 07:35:29 PM
I wish we could hire the Vixter to weed for us.

she is free most of July and all of August - of course you will need to provide transportation
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Post by: Jane on June 12, 2010, 07:36:41 PM
Jurassic Park was on TV teh other day and after we watcehd it Vixdad mentioned thathe has preferred the book to the movie -

"There's a book?"  asked  - Vixdad went into our "library" and came out with his copy - she has beentotally engrossediin it every time she has as free minute

I'm glad she has discovered the book. :)
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Post by: Jane on June 12, 2010, 07:37:13 PM
I wish we could hire the Vixter to weed for us.

she is free most of July and all of August - of course you will need to provide transportation

I'm tempted. :)
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Post by: vixmom on June 12, 2010, 07:39:23 PM
hmmm my P & P cd has not arrived yet - what's up with that?
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Post by: vixmom on June 12, 2010, 07:42:06 PM
Jurassic Park was on TV teh other day and after we watcehd it Vixdad mentioned thathe has preferred the book to the movie -

"There's a book?"  asked  - Vixdad went into our "library" and came out with his copy - she has beentotally engrossediin it every time she has as free minute

I'm glad she has discovered the book. :)


I wish the author could have seen her reading it -he would have been quite gratified -

 she gasps out loud - suddenly will shout 'Oh no!!" - she is so into this book - it is fun to watch!
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Post by: vixmom on June 12, 2010, 07:42:43 PM
hmmm my P & P cd has not arrived yet - what's up with that?

I ordered it at least 2 minutes ago
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 12, 2010, 08:12:51 PM
hmmm my P & P cd has not arrived yet - what's up with that?

I ordered it at least 2 minutes ago

Service just isn't what it used to be
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: Cillaliz on June 12, 2010, 08:15:28 PM
I got a MyBook NAS drive today.  I hooked it up to my wireless network and  am backing up all the computers in the house.  I have a couple that are old and basically retired, but have a lot of photos on them.  Wiht this drive I can access everything that's backed up from any computer on the network.  It makes it more like a real network with a server only much cheaper.  It seems to be working well except I have one computer that I can't get the software to load.  It accepts some of it but not all of it.  It's supposed to be compatible, so we'll see.  Maybe tomorrow
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 12, 2010, 08:17:54 PM
Oh joy, only another inch or more of rain between now and Tuesday.  Well that should be good for the cherry tomatos I planted yesterday and the eggplant and beans I planted today
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Post by: George on June 12, 2010, 08:26:14 PM
Okay, here it is (and I'll put it in the start of tomorrow's notes, too).  You know the drill - it's a 2CD set at a 1CD price - 19.98 plus 3.75 shipping, paid directly to paypal using our paypal address of kritzerland at adelphia dot net.

KRITZERLAND IS PROUD TO PRESENT A VERY SPECIAL 2 CD RELEASE:

PROMISES, PROMISES
Original Cast Album
Music by Burt Bacharach  Lyrics by Hal David

(http://i50.tinypic.com/igde04.jpg)

Ordered! :D
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: George on June 12, 2010, 08:30:50 PM
Yesterday, I had some correspondence from a certain composer who goes by their 3 initials (not ALW) asking me to stop trading his "stuff" on a certain file trading site I belong to as it wasn't "cool".  I wrote back explaining why we trade and that I saw his point and gave him a solution to ease the trading.  Irony is, it's possible I'll be meeting said composer in the next month as he's coming to do a workshop with our older kids from this camp I'm working at this summer (I'm working with another group) as they are doing his newer "kid" show that has a number for a title.

Matthew, when you (possibly) meet in person, will he know that it's you...the trader?? ;)
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Post by: George on June 12, 2010, 08:32:01 PM
DR George, thank you for the delightful parcel in today's post!

Wow!  That was quick!  I just mailed it on Thursday...or was it Wednesday?

Hopefully, Kritzerland's newest release will be that quick. ;D
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Post by: Michael on June 12, 2010, 08:47:01 PM
And found out some very interesting things about the label that shall not be named and the particular person who ran it after I left - and ran it into the toilet - one of the real villains in the piece - apparently karma has taken care of him big time. 

Did someone push him onto the subway track in front of an oncoming train?
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Post by: Laura on June 12, 2010, 09:43:11 PM
Good evening. That is all. Except that it was a beautiful cool day in Phoenix -- about 89 degrees.
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: Laura on June 12, 2010, 09:56:16 PM
Well, it looks like the boys will be with us another week. The adoption bus was not where she said it would be today. I guess I misunderstood.
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 12, 2010, 10:02:33 PM
They actually have a bus for adopting pets?
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Post by: vixmom on June 12, 2010, 10:02:50 PM
ADOPTION BUS?
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Post by: vixmom on June 12, 2010, 10:11:31 PM
gosh its afteer 1 am  -goof=d night
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Post by: Cillaliz on June 12, 2010, 10:14:56 PM
I think I'll go up to bed.  I'm sure I'll be awakened by tonights thunder showers and rain, lol
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: Matthew on June 12, 2010, 11:17:20 PM
Yesterday, I had some correspondence from a certain composer who goes by their 3 initials (not ALW) asking me to stop trading his "stuff" on a certain file trading site I belong to as it wasn't "cool".  I wrote back explaining why we trade and that I saw his point and gave him a solution to ease the trading.  Irony is, it's possible I'll be meeting said composer in the next month as he's coming to do a workshop with our older kids from this camp I'm working at this summer (I'm working with another group) as they are doing his newer "kid" show that has a number for a title.

Matthew, when you (possibly) meet in person, will he know that it's you...the trader?? ;)

Well, I emailed him back a rather lengthy note saying what I felt about trading his (and others) music.  I have not heard  back from him.  He did say to email him if I had any questions about his initial note.  I may just avoid meeting him anyway as I'm not a big fan of his music.  I'm playing in the pit of the "number" show as a favor.  It's turning out to be a BIG favor!

Promises ordered!!
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: George on June 12, 2010, 11:55:38 PM
Right now, I'm watching "Kathy Griffin Does the Bible Belt" on Bravo.  I love her!
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: George on June 12, 2010, 11:59:36 PM
She's now talking about the show, "Hoarders."  I'm recording it but didn't start watching (from the beginning) until about halfway though so I can speed through the commercials.
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: bk on June 13, 2010, 12:15:24 AM
Back from a very long production of Carousel.  Must now write Ye Olde Notes.
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: George on June 13, 2010, 12:25:15 AM
Has there ever been a short production of Carousel??
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Post by: George on June 13, 2010, 12:25:25 AM
;)
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Post by: George on June 13, 2010, 12:26:47 AM
So earlier this evening, I finally switched the light fixture in my bathroom and put up the one that I actually bought before I moved in...more than three and a half years ago. ::)
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: George on June 13, 2010, 12:27:54 AM
The problem is that, as nice as it looks, it has only four 50-watt bulbs (the kind with the two prongs on the base, not the screw-type) and it doesn't put out very much light. :P
Title: Re: WHIP CRACK AWAY
Post by: George on June 13, 2010, 12:28:21 AM
Darn.
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Post by: George on June 13, 2010, 12:28:39 AM
Topic of the Day:

Well, since we're so close...
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Post by: George on June 13, 2010, 12:28:52 AM
PAGE SEVEN DANCE!!