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Title: OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Post by: bk on July 13, 2010, 11:02:50 PM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes were off the beaten path, and now it is time for you to post until the off the beaten path cows come home.
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Post by: bk on July 13, 2010, 11:03:32 PM: And the word of the day is: VESTIGIAL!
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Post by: vixmom on July 14, 2010, 03:17:42 AM: first post after bk
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Post by: vixmom on July 14, 2010, 03:21:17 AM: we had a n ice hard rain last night we really needed it - the grass and flowers and bushes have all been looking parched ...

As i fell asleep listening to the pounding rain I thought of how pleased Laura would have been to hav e had that storm at her house and wondred if she would have been tempted to go ouside t and eat pancakes
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Post by: vixmom on July 14, 2010, 03:22:07 AM: (((((Mike))))))

my thoughts and prayers are with you today
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Post by: vixmom on July 14, 2010, 03:25:02 AM: (((((Elmore)))))
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Post by: vixmom on July 14, 2010, 03:27:20 AM: it is going to be another funfilled day of trying to jam 20 hours of work into 8 ....

so Iam going to head in now and get acouple of extra hours in before the day officially begins
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Post by: vixmom on July 14, 2010, 03:29:35 AM: I miss DR Sandra - I suppose she is too busy drinking cherry coke and eating floop to hang out with we old fogies

Laura, please send her my love, and tell her how I miss her humorous stories
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Post by: vixmom on July 14, 2010, 03:29:47 AM: byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 14, 2010, 04:20:09 AM: Good morning, all! This is another McGlinnventory day, followed by the NYPL, a stop at my pharmacy, some work on a few email questions here and then a movie, THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT, with my friend Val. I always look forwad to spending time with her, so I'll end my day wth gossip and a movie.

I don't think I have anything else to report at the moment. Perhaps later.
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Post by: Ben on July 14, 2010, 04:30:02 AM: Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Michael on July 14, 2010, 04:40:51 AM: ASK BK

Are there any extra booklets for Promises Promises with David Merrick's name on it?
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Post by: Druxy on July 14, 2010, 04:57:40 AM: No questions for BK, so I'll just say, "Good morning."
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Post by: Kerry on July 14, 2010, 05:53:13 AM: Summer is here too. It's in the 90's already. And it's not even 6 am! :P
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2010, 05:54:07 AM: Good Morning! The weatherman said today is muggy to the point of soupy out and he's right. Went for a walk this morning and am now waiting to here whether the handy men are coming this morning. I should get the bedroom ready for the cats to be shut in there for the day.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2010, 05:55:22 AM: It's 81 here and it's not 8:00 am yet. The dew point was 75 degrees last night, not sure what it is now but it feels like walking through a steam room. Kind of felt good actually, but I was glad to get out of it and back in the AC
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2010, 05:57:48 AM: I'm back at my goal of being in shape before I'm 50. I was really almost there a year ago, but totally let myself go over the fall and winter, so now I've got one year to get there. I'm hoping to keep walking in the morning. Now that the basement is cleaned up, I can easily get to the treadmill if the weather is bad. I'm going to try to start with an easy mile in the morning to get my day started. That should help.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2010, 05:58:17 AM: I've eaten all the cake....I can now go on a diet
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2010, 05:59:08 AM: Ok, I'm planning to work at home today. The handymen said they'd be here around 9:00. I better jump in the shower before they get here
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 14, 2010, 06:00:08 AM: Wednesday - and BLITHE SPIRIT starts its last four performances this evening.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 14, 2010, 06:01:13 AM: Steamy this morning in Conshohocken, too, with the promise of more rain and thunderstorms throughout the day. I'm glad I brought a lunch today so I wont have to venture outside...
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 14, 2010, 06:04:03 AM: Speaking of cake (and cats...) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDa5IO9ASoc&feature=youtu.be)
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Post by: Laura on July 14, 2010, 06:32:26 AM: Vixmom, DR Sandra is at the family reunion this week. Maybe she will have a nice story when she gets home.
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Post by: Laura on July 14, 2010, 06:32:52 AM: Dan (the Man), that is the cutest cow cat I have ever seen.
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Post by: Laura on July 14, 2010, 06:39:56 AM: Happy Bastille Day!
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on July 14, 2010, 06:50:04 AM: Quote from: bk on July 13, 2010, 11:03:32 PM
And the word of the day is: VESTIGIAL!

And The Song Of The Day Is: GONE WITH THE WIND
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 14, 2010, 06:52:57 AM: As sung by Miss Irene Dunne.
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Post by: Matthew on July 14, 2010, 07:33:47 AM: Happy Wednesday. And I am sorry to day, I gots nuffin to report.

Onward and upward...
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 14, 2010, 07:39:17 AM: Last night I watched PAT & MIKE. This is my favorite Tracy and Hepburn movie. If only ADAM'S RIB and WOMAN OF THE YEAR were as brisk and breezy (and David Wayne-less.)
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Post by: Druxy on July 14, 2010, 07:47:50 AM: We watched MAGNOLIA last night.

It's a little long (at 3+ hours), but it has so many great performances.
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Post by: Druxy on July 14, 2010, 07:51:23 AM: We'd better get off page 1 before BK wakes up!

:o
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Post by: Druxy on July 14, 2010, 07:51:38 AM: There we go!

;D
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Post by: Ginny on July 14, 2010, 08:04:11 AM: Wednesday morning greetings! I am now officially an aspiring Chautauquan and someone's "protege." Debra Conner and I had a breakfast meeting that was fruitful for both of us and she gave me a lot of encouragement and good advice. Now I'm waiting in our hotel lobby for Richard to get back from Loudenville, OH, where he went for a program on the humor of W. C. Fields. We'll have a little more time in Ashland before Debra's 2pm program, after which we'll head home.
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Post by: Ginny on July 14, 2010, 08:21:52 AM: DR Elmore - here's some breaking news (http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/dayton-news/evacuation-under-way-after-gas-line-rupture-810867.html?cxtype=twt_daytondailynews) from your old neighborhood.
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2010, 08:50:30 AM: I'm up, I'm up. It's already hot out.
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2010, 08:50:56 AM: Shayne, I may have some extra booklets - not sure yet.
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Post by: Jennifer on July 14, 2010, 08:58:17 AM: DR Jane I have INVICTUS from the library. Not sure when I will watch it (not today).
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Post by: MBarnum on July 14, 2010, 09:01:54 AM: A very happy birthday to my dear friend Laurie Mitchell, the QUEEN OF OUTER SPACE herself...as well as co-star of ATTACK OF THE PUPPET PEOPLE and MISSLE TO THE MOON!

(http://www.glamourgirlsofthesilverscreen.com/t.php?id=2195)

(http://www.monsterbashnews.com/bash/bashscrap07lauriemitchell.jpg)
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Post by: MBarnum on July 14, 2010, 09:07:00 AM: BK, it is always nice to come across a recent film that is just wonderful to see.

That is one thing that I love about Netflix (http://Netflix) (and that link that I posted the other day which shows the newly added DVDs). I have found so many wonderful independent films that I would never have known about...American and otherwise.

In fact two of the most fascinating and entertaining films I have watched recently both came from Iran, of all places.

And if you are looking for Gay themed movies (and I know some of you are...Lesbian ones, too, JMK)...well, wow....there are thousands of 'em at Netflix, and from all over the world.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 14, 2010, 09:38:47 AM: Was there a "Big Brother" episode last night? If so, I missed it.

Anyone care to share what happened (if there was one)?
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2010, 09:56:16 AM: I think in about ten minutes I'll go do a jog of some sort.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 14, 2010, 10:23:16 AM: Quote from: Ginny on July 14, 2010, 08:21:52 AM
DR Elmore - here's some breaking news (http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/dayton-news/evacuation-under-way-after-gas-line-rupture-810867.html?cxtype=twt_daytondailynews) from your old neighborhood.

My hometown is crumbling. How long is the drive back today?
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Post by: MBarnum on July 14, 2010, 10:29:33 AM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on July 14, 2010, 09:38:47 AM
Was there a "Big Brother" episode last night? If so, I missed it.

Anyone care to share what happened (if there was one)?

No episode last night. There are episodes tonight and Thusday night.
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Post by: Jennifer on July 14, 2010, 11:22:12 AM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on July 14, 2010, 09:38:47 AM
Was there a "Big Brother" episode last night? If so, I missed it.

Anyone care to share what happened (if there was one)?

No episode as DR MBarnum said.

It's on sundays, wednesdays and thursdays at 8pm.

Btw, the live feed discussions can be found at hamsterwatch.com and here http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3144190&st=33750
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2010, 12:08:50 PM: Back from a realllly slow and realllly difficult long jog (all four miles). I am exhausted and sore.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 14, 2010, 12:15:49 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on July 14, 2010, 10:29:33 AM
Quote from: Ron Pulliam on July 14, 2010, 09:38:47 AM
Was there a "Big Brother" episode last night? If so, I missed it.

Anyone care to share what happened (if there was one)?

No episode last night. There are episodes tonight and Thusday night.

Great! Thanks, Mike!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 14, 2010, 12:19:29 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on July 14, 2010, 11:22:12 AM
Quote from: Ron Pulliam on July 14, 2010, 09:38:47 AM
Was there a "Big Brother" episode last night? If so, I missed it.

Anyone care to share what happened (if there was one)?

Btw, the live feed discussions can be found at hamsterwatch.com and here http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3144190&st=33750

Thanks, Jennifer!
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Post by: George on July 14, 2010, 12:23:42 PM: Quote from: Michael S on July 14, 2010, 04:40:51 AM
ASK BK

Are there any extra booklets for Promises Promises with David Merrick's name on it?

I hadn't even noticed the difference. Of course, now I HAVE to buy the second edition!

;)
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Post by: George on July 14, 2010, 12:24:28 PM: ...which I just did. :)
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Post by: Jane on July 14, 2010, 12:24:57 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on July 14, 2010, 05:57:48 AM
I'm back at my goal of being in shape before I'm 50. I was really almost there a year ago, but totally let myself go over the fall and winter, so now I've got one year to get there. I'm hoping to keep walking in the morning. Now that the basement is cleaned up, I can easily get to the treadmill if the weather is bad. I'm going to try to start with an easy mile in the morning to get my day started. That should help.

:) VIBES YOU SUCCEED!!!
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Post by: Jane on July 14, 2010, 12:26:17 PM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on July 14, 2010, 06:04:03 AM
Speaking of cake (and cats...) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDa5IO9ASoc&feature=youtu.be)

;D
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2010, 12:32:08 PM: I'm going to have to get up earlier and be out the door by nine if I'm going to jog. Way too hot out there.
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2010, 12:32:19 PM: Get me off this damn page.
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2010, 12:32:37 PM: Get me OFF this damn page.
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2010, 12:32:45 PM: Get ME off this damn page.
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2010, 12:33:03 PM: Get me off THIS damn page.
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2010, 12:33:12 PM: Get me off this damn PAGE.
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2010, 12:33:38 PM: And finally, the ever-popular, get me off this DAMN page.
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2010, 12:33:50 PM: Seriously, I'm quite bored of page two.
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2010, 12:34:00 PM: We really should be on page five by now.
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2010, 12:34:18 PM: I think page two is trying to gaslight us - there's no way we can be on page two.
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2010, 12:34:30 PM: At long last page three.
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2010, 12:34:42 PM: Now, get me off THIS damn page.
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 14, 2010, 12:35:41 PM: Is this a slow news day or what?
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 14, 2010, 12:36:00 PM: BLITHE SPIRIT begins its last four performances this evening.
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 14, 2010, 12:36:59 PM: But first I have to attend a meeting of the 50th Anniversary Committee - which will mean I will hear the same ideas I always hear - hats and t shirts.....which so many of our patrons will want to buy.
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Post by: Jane on July 14, 2010, 12:37:22 PM: Quote from: Ginny on July 14, 2010, 08:04:11 AM
Wednesday morning greetings! I am now officially an aspiring Chautauquan and someone's "protege." Debra Conner and I had a breakfast meeting that was fruitful for both of us and she gave me a lot of encouragement and good advice. Now I'm waiting in our hotel lobby for Richard to get back from Loudenville, OH, where he went for a program on the humor of W. C. Fields. We'll have a little more time in Ashland before Debra's 2pm program, after which we'll head home.

The Southern Oregon Chautauqua Assembly was organized in Central Point in 1892. The plan was to hold meetings in a grove near that town, but at the encouragement of George F. Billings of Ashland and others -- they pointed out that Ashland had electric lights, city water and a better hotel that did Central Point -- it was decided that Ashland, where there was a small college and a wooded site on a hill above the Plaza, would be a more suitable spot.
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Post by: Jrand73 on July 14, 2010, 12:38:02 PM: It is very warm here as well.

I don't think I will purchase the ONE CD PP.....David Merrick notwithstanding.

DM also famously said: There is a horse's ass for every light on Broadway.
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Post by: Laura on July 14, 2010, 12:40:52 PM: A friend from church and her 8-year-old daughter played with kittens today. No one hid. She carried Edisaurus all over the place.
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Post by: MBarnum on July 14, 2010, 12:45:27 PM: Glad that the kittens are being so social!!
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Post by: Laura on July 14, 2010, 12:50:45 PM: Barnum was the one who seemed a little overwhelmed today, although he didn't hide.
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Post by: Jane on July 14, 2010, 12:56:18 PM: Quote from: Laura on July 14, 2010, 12:40:52 PM
A friend from church and her 8-year-old daughter played with kittens today. No one hid. She carried Edisaurus all over the place.

:D
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Post by: Laura on July 14, 2010, 01:03:30 PM: The butterfly scientist is coming on Friday. I should twist Kerry's arm and see if he will come.
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Post by: George on July 14, 2010, 01:09:57 PM: Quote from: Laura on July 14, 2010, 12:40:52 PM
A friend from church and her 8-year-old daughter played with kittens today. No one hid. She carried Edisaurus all over the place.

Success! ;D
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Post by: Laura on July 14, 2010, 01:14:02 PM: I am encouraged.
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Post by: Druxy on July 14, 2010, 01:15:09 PM: I'm going to have a very film noirish week or two.

I just got the new Columbia Box Set (5 movies) and the new Warner Box Set (8 movies).

I'd better get out my trench coat and fedora.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on July 14, 2010, 01:25:09 PM: DR JRand, I believe the second season of THE LUCY SHOW was released yesterday. I am going to wait until the end of the month to order when the complete MOTHERS-IN-LAW is released...
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2010, 01:39:07 PM: Quote from: Jane on July 14, 2010, 12:24:57 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on July 14, 2010, 05:57:48 AM
I'm back at my goal of being in shape before I'm 50. I was really almost there a year ago, but totally let myself go over the fall and winter, so now I've got one year to get there. I'm hoping to keep walking in the morning. Now that the basement is cleaned up, I can easily get to the treadmill if the weather is bad. I'm going to try to start with an easy mile in the morning to get my day started. That should help.

:) VIBES YOU SUCCEED!!!

Thanks Jane. I wanted chocolate and had a cucumber. I guess that's a good thing
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Post by: John G. on July 14, 2010, 01:53:07 PM: Good afternoon, all. Boring day at work. Nothing to do, so they let us go two hours early.
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Post by: John G. on July 14, 2010, 01:55:01 PM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on July 14, 2010, 07:39:17 AM
Last night I watched PAT & MIKE. This is my favorite Tracy and Hepburn movie. If only ADAM'S RIB and WOMAN OF THE YEAR were as brisk and breezy (and David Wayne-less.)
Granted, David Wayne could be a bit hard to take in large doses, but I loved the performance he turned in on "St. Elsewhere," as a friend of Auschlander's (Norman Lloyd).
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Post by: Michael on July 14, 2010, 01:59:08 PM: Quote from: bk on July 14, 2010, 12:34:30 PM
At long last page three.

Wasn't that a very bad Peter Bogdonovich (sp?) movie?
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Post by: Michael on July 14, 2010, 02:03:07 PM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on July 14, 2010, 01:25:09 PM
DR JRand, I believe the second season of THE LUCY SHOW was released yesterday. I am going to wait until the end of the month to order when the complete MOTHERS-IN-LAW is released...

I remember that show as a kid. Never quite understood how Kaye Ballard's husband went from being tall with a head of hair and mustache to a short balding glasses wearing person

I would also like to point that I thought Susan St. James got pregnant by Rock Hudson for real on McMlllian and Wife and then lost it when there was no mention of the baby the next season
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2010, 02:04:33 PM: Quote from: Jane on July 14, 2010, 12:26:17 PM
Quote from: Dan (the Man) on July 14, 2010, 06:04:03 AM
Speaking of cake (and cats...) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDa5IO9ASoc&feature=youtu.be)

;D

DITTO!!
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Post by: Jane on July 14, 2010, 02:10:16 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on July 14, 2010, 01:39:07 PM
Quote from: Jane on July 14, 2010, 12:24:57 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on July 14, 2010, 05:57:48 AM
I'm back at my goal of being in shape before I'm 50. I was really almost there a year ago, but totally let myself go over the fall and winter, so now I've got one year to get there. I'm hoping to keep walking in the morning. Now that the basement is cleaned up, I can easily get to the treadmill if the weather is bad. I'm going to try to start with an easy mile in the morning to get my day started. That should help.

:) VIBES YOU SUCCEED!!!

Thanks Jane. I wanted chocolate and had a cucumber. I guess that's a good thing

I'm very proud of you!!!
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Post by: Jane on July 14, 2010, 02:13:33 PM: Quote from: Michael S on July 14, 2010, 02:03:07 PM
Quote from: Dan (the Man) on July 14, 2010, 01:25:09 PM
DR JRand, I believe the second season of THE LUCY SHOW was released yesterday. I am going to wait until the end of the month to order when the complete MOTHERS-IN-LAW is released...

I remember that show as a kid. Never quite understood how Kaye Ballard's husband went from being tall with a head of hair and mustache to a short balding glasses wearing person

I would also like to point that I thought Susan St. James got pregnant by Rock Hudson for real on McMlllian and Wife and then lost it when there was no mention of the baby the next season

I remember wife and baby were killed off so there must have been some mention of the baby.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2010, 02:56:10 PM: Quote from: Jane on July 14, 2010, 02:10:16 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on July 14, 2010, 01:39:07 PM
Quote from: Jane on July 14, 2010, 12:24:57 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on July 14, 2010, 05:57:48 AM
I'm back at my goal of being in shape before I'm 50. I was really almost there a year ago, but totally let myself go over the fall and winter, so now I've got one year to get there. I'm hoping to keep walking in the morning. Now that the basement is cleaned up, I can easily get to the treadmill if the weather is bad. I'm going to try to start with an easy mile in the morning to get my day started. That should help.

:) VIBES YOU SUCCEED!!!

Thanks Jane. I wanted chocolate and had a cucumber. I guess that's a good thing

I'm very proud of you!!!

Thanks.
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Post by: Jane on July 14, 2010, 03:20:08 PM: Welcome. I should follow your example.
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2010, 03:34:57 PM: I don't know how else to say it: Get me off this damn page.
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2010, 03:35:13 PM: I'm currently starving but won't eat until six-thirty.
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2010, 03:35:27 PM: Finished the new book about Karen Carpenter.
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2010, 03:35:39 PM: Now I'm listening to music.
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Post by: Matthew on July 14, 2010, 03:36:17 PM: Hello from Aladdin Jr. rehearsal. The joy of doing a a "Jr" show is the use of show tracks, which are really great, is that I get to check in at HHW on occasion. Nothing to report. I'm loving the show and the kids. But that's all for now.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 14, 2010, 04:04:40 PM: One of the oddest things I've encountered on the internet over the past 15 years is the discussions that go on in the various forums at Amazon.com...particularly, the "Gold Box" forum.

Are these discussions about Gold Box items? One or two are. Right now, there's a blazing hot discussion going on about how many times people use a towel or wash cloth before laundering them.

Some use them only once and must wash them before a new usage.

Others use one for a few days, or a week, before changing out for a fresh towel.

Lots of snark going on, too.

Reminded me of olden days here!!! ;)
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 14, 2010, 04:05:35 PM: I have decided I must have the next two Fridays "off". These five-day work weeks are GRUELING!
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Post by: Jane on July 14, 2010, 04:06:29 PM: LOL Ron. I won't comment on towel usage ;)
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Post by: MBarnum on July 14, 2010, 04:32:52 PM: Quote from: Laura on July 14, 2010, 01:03:30 PM
I should twist Kerry's arm and see if he will come.

I don't think that is the natural way of...oh, never mind.
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Post by: Ginny on July 14, 2010, 04:33:00 PM: We are home!

DR Elmore - it took us about 3.5 hours, a little longer than it should have. We started out thinking we'd take a back road instead of the interstate to avoid Columbus rush hour. Our patience with that lasted about half an hour...
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 14, 2010, 04:35:18 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on July 14, 2010, 04:32:52 PM
Quote from: Laura on July 14, 2010, 01:03:30 PM
I should twist Kerry's arm and see if he will come.

I don't think that is the natural way of...oh, never mind.

I blame TCB!
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Post by: MBarnum on July 14, 2010, 04:35:40 PM: Did anyone catch the new series COVERT AFFAIRS this week? I was quite surprised to find that I really liked it. Most of this was due to the lead actress, who I had never heard of before.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 14, 2010, 04:38:03 PM: Quote from: John G. on July 14, 2010, 01:55:01 PM
Quote from: Dan (the Man) on July 14, 2010, 07:39:17 AM
Last night I watched PAT & MIKE. This is my favorite Tracy and Hepburn movie. If only ADAM'S RIB and WOMAN OF THE YEAR were as brisk and breezy (and David Wayne-less.)
Granted, David Wayne could be a bit hard to take in large doses, but I loved the performance he turned in on "St. Elsewhere," as a friend of Auschlander's (Norman Lloyd).

I also loved David Wayne in the Richard Lester comedy FINDERS KEEPERS.

I am back from seeing THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT, a wonderful movie with a fantastic cast! DR MBarnum would like the gay porn clips in it and DR JMK would like the lesbians. I liked it all very much.
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Post by: JMK on July 14, 2010, 04:39:31 PM: Oy, what a day of driving! We were in near-tornado weather this morning in Wisconsin, with skies as dark as evening (absolutely no exaggeration) at 10 o'clock this morning and rain so blinding we were seriously considering just stopping by the side of the road. We had several more torrential downpours through the day but never again saw that level of darkness. We're in semi-lovely Fergus Falls, MN, and seem to be past the hard part, plus we're on interstate for the rest of the way home, which should help expedite things.

Did I mention Zach vomited on the ground (actually in a plastic bag Betsy luckily had along) this morning? And that was before the tornadic activity.
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Post by: Jane on July 14, 2010, 04:46:09 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on July 14, 2010, 04:35:40 PM
Did anyone catch the new series COVERT AFFAIRS this week? I was quite surprised to find that I really liked it. Most of this was due to the lead actress, who I had never heard of before.

No but I pulled up a review of it and sent it to Keith. If he is interested I'll record it next week. We watched White Collar and enjoyed Tim Matheson in front of and behind the camera. I wonder if he will also be directing the 2nd episode of Covert Affairs.
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2010, 04:47:16 PM: I blame JMK.
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Post by: Jane on July 14, 2010, 04:47:32 PM: SAFE, EASY. AND HEALTHY TRAVEL VIBES FOR THE JMK FAMILY!
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Post by: KevinH on July 14, 2010, 05:04:52 PM: DR TCB-I read yesterday's discussion and saw that you asked whether I had seen Brent in Phantom. Yes, I think I saw him 6 times in the 2 years he was in the show. He was really great, as several people have said!

On my last visit, he was actually nice enough to pose for a picture with me while he was wearing his mask.
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Post by: George on July 14, 2010, 05:08:43 PM: Quote from: Jane on July 14, 2010, 04:47:32 PM
SAFE, EASY. AND HEALTHY TRAVEL VIBES FOR THE JMK FAMILY!

~~~DITTO!!~~~
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 14, 2010, 05:14:27 PM: I got a nice email from Rebecca Luker today; she's been cast in an episode of THE GOOD WIFE. I am very happy for her.

DR JRand59, I see Liz and Ann Hampton Callaway are performing in Indianapolis on Sept 18.
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Post by: Jane on July 14, 2010, 05:14:36 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on July 14, 2010, 04:35:40 PM
Did anyone catch the new series COVERT AFFAIRS this week? I was quite surprised to find that I really liked it. Most of this was due to the lead actress, who I had never heard of before.

Keith said we have it to watch.
Title: Re: OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Post by: elmore3003 on July 14, 2010, 05:17:44 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on July 14, 2010, 04:32:52 PM
Quote from: Laura on July 14, 2010, 01:03:30 PM
I should twist Kerry's arm and see if he will come.

I don't think that is the natural way of...oh, never mind.

Your family shoulda kept the stork and sent you back.
Title: Re: OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Post by: Jane on July 14, 2010, 06:12:36 PM: My Wednesday hiking group. Note the name of the trail.
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Post by: Jane on July 14, 2010, 06:14:24 PM: Today we had a couple of younger folks join us :) Sisters of semi regular hikers. One from Sherman Oaks and the other from New York, or was from NY. She just moved one stop down into Brooklyn.
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2010, 06:15:11 PM: I gotta tell you.
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2010, 06:17:19 PM: I forgot to mention that yesterday I went to google maps and typed in the address of where I lived in Flatbush in 1969 - since you can see an actual picture view of the street I'm happy to say the building is still there. I also saw my Newkirk subway stop and what used to be the neighborhood candy store - pizza place seems to be gone. Then I looked at Flatbush Ave. - all the movie theaters are, of course, long gone - but several of those buildings are still there, including the Albermarle, where I worked - they're churches now.
Title: Re: OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Post by: TCB on July 14, 2010, 06:22:22 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on July 14, 2010, 04:32:52 PM
Quote from: Laura on July 14, 2010, 01:03:30 PM
I should twist Kerry's arm and see if he will come.

I don't think that is the natural way of...oh, never mind.

::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
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Post by: Miss Karen on July 14, 2010, 06:25:59 PM: Just checking in and thought I'd do my part to get bk off this damn page...
Title: Re: OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Post by: TCB on July 14, 2010, 06:29:29 PM: Quote from: Jane on July 14, 2010, 06:12:36 PM
My Wednesday hiking group. Note the name of the trail.

Jane, you must be the youngest member of the group!
Title: Re: OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Post by: TCB on July 14, 2010, 06:30:36 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on July 14, 2010, 04:35:18 PM
Quote from: MBarnum on July 14, 2010, 04:32:52 PM
Quote from: Laura on July 14, 2010, 01:03:30 PM
I should twist Kerry's arm and see if he will come.

I don't think that is the natural way of...oh, never mind.

I blame TCB!

Thank you, Ron, I'll accept the praise.
Title: Re: OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Post by: Miss Karen on July 14, 2010, 06:31:55 PM: ... and send a big ol' cyber hug to DR Mikey ... makes my heart sad
Title: Re: OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Post by: TCB on July 14, 2010, 06:33:14 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on July 14, 2010, 04:38:03 PM
Quote from: John G. on July 14, 2010, 01:55:01 PM
Quote from: Dan (the Man) on July 14, 2010, 07:39:17 AM
Last night I watched PAT & MIKE. This is my favorite Tracy and Hepburn movie. If only ADAM'S RIB and WOMAN OF THE YEAR were as brisk and breezy (and David Wayne-less.)
Granted, David Wayne could be a bit hard to take in large doses, but I loved the performance he turned in on "St. Elsewhere," as a friend of Auschlander's (Norman Lloyd).

I also loved David Wayne in the Richard Lester comedy FINDERS KEEPERS.

I am back from seeing THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT, a wonderful movie with a fantastic cast! DR MBarnum would like the gay porn clips in it and DR JMK would like the lesbians. I liked it all very much.

I loved David Wayne in WAIT TILL THE SUN SHINES, NELLIE!
Title: Re: OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Post by: TCB on July 14, 2010, 06:34:55 PM: Quote from: KevinH on July 14, 2010, 05:04:52 PM
DR TCB-I read yesterday's discussion and saw that you asked whether I had seen Brent in Phantom. Yes, I think I saw him 6 times in the 2 years he was in the show. He was really great, as several people have said!

On my last visit, he was actually nice enough to pose for a picture with me while he was wearing his mask.

He is the nicest man. He got the entire cast of PHANTOM to sign a poster for me.
Title: Re: OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Post by: Jane on July 14, 2010, 06:35:35 PM: Quote from: TCB on July 14, 2010, 06:29:29 PM
Quote from: Jane on July 14, 2010, 06:12:36 PM
My Wednesday hiking group. Note the name of the trail.

Jane, you must be the youngest member of the group!

LOL Usually I am. I love it, makes me look good. Today I felt old. ;D
Title: Re: OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Post by: TCB on July 14, 2010, 06:37:35 PM: Quote from: bk on July 14, 2010, 06:17:19 PM
I forgot to mention that yesterday I went to google maps and typed in the address of where I lived in Flatbush in 1969 - since you can see an actual picture view of the street I'm happy to say the building is still there. I also saw my Newkirk subway stop and what used to be the neighborhood candy store - pizza place seems to be gone.

Yes, that was Doc's store wasn't it? All of the Jets used to hang out there.
Title: Re: OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Post by: Laura on July 14, 2010, 06:53:34 PM: I met Brent Barrett once. Our conversation went something like this:
Me: Did Jason come out yet?
Him: Not yet.
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Post by: Jane on July 14, 2010, 06:54:16 PM: LOL Laura. :)
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Post by: Ginny on July 14, 2010, 06:57:00 PM: For having just returned from vacation, I'm sure tired! Can't keep my eyes open - 'night!
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2010, 07:06:22 PM: Quote from: Jane on July 14, 2010, 03:20:08 PM
Welcome. I should follow your example.

Well....I did have a twist cone tonight
Title: Re: OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Post by: KevinH on July 14, 2010, 07:09:51 PM: Quote from: Laura on July 14, 2010, 06:53:34 PM
I met Brent Barrett once. Our conversation went something like this:
Me: Did Jason come out yet?
Him: Not yet.

DR Laura--I'm afraid I'm in the dark--who's Jason?
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Post by: Jane on July 14, 2010, 07:11:35 PM: I didn't take Sherlock today and just came in from running around the yard with him. We don't do that very often so it is a big treat for him. He was smiling the entire time.
Title: Re: OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Post by: Jane on July 14, 2010, 07:23:37 PM: Quote from: KevinH on July 14, 2010, 07:09:51 PM
Quote from: Laura on July 14, 2010, 06:53:34 PM
I met Brent Barrett once. Our conversation went something like this:
Me: Did Jason come out yet?
Him: Not yet.

DR Laura--I'm afraid I'm in the dark--who's Jason?

I believe that is Jason Graae.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2010, 07:24:09 PM: if you're not right, that's a darn good guess
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Post by: Laura on July 14, 2010, 07:29:25 PM: Yes, Jason Graae. They were performing together.
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Post by: Laura on July 14, 2010, 07:32:43 PM: Kitten Sam fell asleep in my arms.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2010, 07:41:17 PM: Quote from: Laura on July 14, 2010, 07:32:43 PM
Kitten Sam fell asleep in my arms.

Awwwww
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Post by: vixmom on July 14, 2010, 08:35:45 PM: these 14 hour days are killing me -
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Post by: vixmom on July 14, 2010, 08:36:59 PM: I hope DRSandra is enjoying the family reunion -I look forward to hearing stories of the festivirties
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Post by: vixmom on July 14, 2010, 08:38:36 PM: lest night we watche UP - I really enjoyed it
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Post by: vixmom on July 14, 2010, 08:40:28 PM: whatever happened with your gnatty doors Laura?
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Post by: Laura on July 14, 2010, 08:42:18 PM: I sanded it and put on another coat. It looks ok.
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Post by: vixmom on July 14, 2010, 08:43:00 PM: good luck with your health mission Cilla - I really need to find time to go thr gym -
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Post by: vixmom on July 14, 2010, 08:46:08 PM: i have to go to sleep
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2010, 08:48:50 PM: Quote from: vixmom on July 14, 2010, 08:43:00 PM
good luck with your health mission Cilla - I really need to find time to go thr gym -

It's really a mission to get into my business suits before my Aug 23 jury trial
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2010, 08:49:13 PM: Sleep well Vixmom...you deserve it
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Post by: George on July 14, 2010, 08:54:56 PM: Click HERE (http://www.playbill.com/multimedia/gallery//1460/) for pictures of last night's A Little Night Music with Bernadette and Elaine. And here's one with the cast:

(http://www.playbill.com/images/photo/n/i/nightmusicopen460g.jpg)
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Post by: Sam on July 14, 2010, 09:15:20 PM: Hi. ;D
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Post by: Sam on July 14, 2010, 09:15:47 PM: Hello George :)
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Post by: Sam on July 14, 2010, 09:16:55 PM: Happiness vibes for everyone ;)
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Post by: Sam on July 14, 2010, 09:17:11 PM: Night all. 8)
Title: Re: OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Post by: MBarnum on July 14, 2010, 09:33:44 PM: Quote from: TCB on July 14, 2010, 06:22:22 PM
Quote from: MBarnum on July 14, 2010, 04:32:52 PM
Quote from: Laura on July 14, 2010, 01:03:30 PM
I should twist Kerry's arm and see if he will come.

I don't think that is the natural way of...oh, never mind.

::) ::) ::) ::) ::)

Oh, just because I said it before you did! LOL!
Title: Re: OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Post by: MBarnum on July 14, 2010, 09:38:25 PM: I watched tonight's Big Brother and now, as I look at HHW, I am IM'ing with a guy from Pakistan who thinks I look like Eric Stoltz.
Title: Re: OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Post by: MBarnum on July 14, 2010, 09:39:02 PM: I hope looking like Eric Stoltz is supposed to be a compliment. I don't know from Eric Stoltz, but I guess I could google him.
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Post by: MBarnum on July 14, 2010, 09:40:46 PM: Ok yuck. I just saw what Eric Stoltz looks like and that means it is time to change my Facebook avatar to something else.
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Post by: Cillaliz on July 14, 2010, 09:46:36 PM: I think you look like my nephew's boss. He's considered to be quite handsome
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 14, 2010, 09:51:17 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on July 14, 2010, 09:39:02 PM
I hope looking like Eric Stoltz is supposed to be a compliment. I don't know from Eric Stoltz, but I guess I could google him.

I don't know if you're comparing yourself to Stoltz as Rocky Dennis in "Mask" or Stoltz as he looks normally, but I'd say it's a compliment. Stoltz is very distinguished...handsome, to boot.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on July 14, 2010, 09:54:30 PM: Have watched "Big Brother" and am now ready to avow that my first "can't stand him" houseguest is Enzo. He is too full of himself, not to mention something else. This "Brigade" of four is so silly, and Enzo takes himself SO seriously. I can't see Hayden sticking with him.

The three guys are very scared of Brendon. And now that they've made an enemy of him, they should be.

Of the women, it's Britney I cannot stand. She is making absurd character assessments of people and she's the looniest tune of them all. She's also, to me at least, the least attractive. Her assessment of Rachel is so ugly that I fear she's that way through and through.
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Post by: bk on July 14, 2010, 11:38:13 PM: I had a marvelously marvelous dinner at Genghis Cohen with someone I haven't really seen for twenty-two years - we re-connected Saturday night at the show I saw - it was really fun to catch up and oh the stories that were told were most amusing. The fact is, I didn't really remember this person until this person started reminding me of how we met - when I was told I attended a birthday party at a house in Monrovia it suddenly came back to me, but I asked about this person's then romantic interest who, to me, looked like an ape, and she didn't seem to know who I was talking about, but tonight she told me that she was indeed dating an ape when we met - in fact, his nickname was bruiser. Anyway, a delightful person.
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Post by: George on July 14, 2010, 11:54:59 PM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on July 14, 2010, 09:51:17 PM
Quote from: MBarnum on July 14, 2010, 09:39:02 PM
I hope looking like Eric Stoltz is supposed to be a compliment. I don't know from Eric Stoltz, but I guess I could google him.

I don't know if you're comparing yourself to Stoltz as Rocky Dennis in "Mask" or Stoltz as he looks normally, but I'd say it's a compliment. Stoltz is very distinguished...handsome, to boot.

Yes, Mike, comparing you to Eric Stoltz is a compliment...in my humble opinion. ;)