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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were a 10 on 10/10/10, and now it is time for you to post until the 10 cows come home on 10/10/10.
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And the word of the day is: ROBORANT!
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And now, as promised, the new Kritzerland limited edition. You know the drill - 19.98 paid directly via paypal.com using the Kritzerland paypal address of kritzerland at adelphia dot net. This is an absolutely wonderful score and I recommend it highly.
“OUT OF THE SKY COMES THE SCREEN’S MOST INCREDIBLE SPECTACLE OF MEN AND WAR”
Kritzerland is proud to present a limited edition soundtrack release:
A Bridge Too Far
Music Composed and Conducted by John Addison
A Bridge Too Far, Richard Attenborough’s 1977 epic $22 million dollar film adapted from the 1974 book by Cornelius Ryan, tells the story of Operation Market Garden, the failed Allied attempt to break through German lines and take several bridges at a time when the Germans were on the retreat. With a literate script by William Goldman (Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid, All The President’s Men, Marathon Man, The Princess Bride, Magic), camerawork by Geoffrey Unsworth, and an amazing cast of stars, including Dirk Bogarde, James Caan, Laurence Olivier, Ryan O’Neal, Robert Redford, Sean Connery, Michael Caine, Edward Fox, Anthony Hopkins, Gene Hackman, Hardy Kruger, Maximilian Schell, and Liv Ullman, A Bridge Too Far was and is a compelling and exciting film that holds up beautifully after all these years.
For such a huge and impressive production, A Bridge Too Far received no Academy Award nominations whatsoever (it was the year of Annie Hall), but did receive several BAFTA nominations including Best Film and Best Director – it took home several wins – co-star Edward Fox, cameraman Geoffrey Unsworth, Best Sound, and one for the film’s musical score by John Addison.
By the time of A Bridge Too Far, John Addison had written several classic film scores (Tom Jones, The Loved One, Sleuth, Torn Curtain, The Charge of the Light Brigade, Start the Revolution Without Me, The Seven-Percent Solution), and had been nominated twice for Academy Awards, winning for Tom Jones. When Addison found out that Richard Attenborough was going to make A Bridge Too Far, he called Attenborough and said he desperately wanted to do the music for the film, as he had a very personal connection to it – as a young soldier he’d served with the XXX Corps, the tank division that was at the heart of Operation Market Garden. And Addison delivered the goods, composing one of his greatest scores, with a rousing, tuneful march at its center, stirring action music, and some stunning dramatic cues.
Richard Attenborough said this about Addison and his score: “I shall never forget the occasion when, at Joe Levine’s invitation, he saw the actual film. At the end he was obviously greatly moved. ‘One works because one must,’ he said, ‘but sometimes the work is what you want with all your being and this, for me, is one of those occasions. If I can’t write something wonderful for this film, then I should give up.’ When Joe Levine and I sat in the small music room of John’s Los Angeles home and listened to him playing the score on his piano for the first time, we were both on the verge of tears. He had, indeed, written some truly wonderful music.”
A Bridge Too Far was originally released on a United Artists LP. In 1999, Ryko issued it on CD, which subsequently went out of print – it has been out of print for years now and is a much-requested title, which is why we decided to reissue it. The original LP masters were used for the CD, and it’s been completely remastered it for this CD release.
This release is limited to 1000 copies only. The price is $19.98 plus shipping.
CD will ship by the third week of November – however, preorders placed directly through Kritzerland usually ship one to five weeks earlier (we’ve been averaging four weeks early). To place an order, see the cover, or hear audio samples, just visit www.kritzerland.com.
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I hope everyone reads the notes - they're very interesting today.
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The CD has been ordered!
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Morning all.
That is all.
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Good morning, Ben!
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How was the event you went to the other night?
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bk, I hope you feel better. Seems like there's a lot of seasonal gunk going around.
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Belated congrats to Druxy on the screenwriting gig!!
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Spoo...Ben went away.
I like John Addison's score for START THE REVOLUTION WITHOUT ME, a very silly and fun romp.
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Since it's Thanksgiving here tomorrow there was an article (first one on yahoo.ca) about a new way to cook a perfect turkey. IT was something I've never heard of before. Roasting it in a paper bag.
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Congrats to DR Cillaliz on your new family member!
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I think I will go take a nice hot shower now!
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I watched the first two episodes of THE EVENT last night (I've been recording it on Saturdays). I can't decide if I like this show or not. It is complicated. You never really know what is happening. There are a lot of characters. And it's slightly confusing. The interesting part is that you don't really know what is happening, which seems rare on tv. I think I will watch last night's episode and then decide if I will keep watching it.
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Sort of cool that it is 10/10/10.
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Speaking of pumpkin pie, I noticed (for Thanksgiving) that they had a ton of them at Costco.
I don't even know that I've really even tasted pumpkin pie. I don't think it's that popular here. Do a lot of you like it?
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Mmmmm. I love pumpkin pie!
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BK, I love The Overdone Medley idea.
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Me, too!
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GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR........I have not received my replacement card, so I cannot order the CD today. Hopefully it will come Tuesday or Wednesday......and the CD will not sell out.
SADISMO arrived at my house yesterday and I will listen to it today!
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Yes most interesting notes.
10/10/10
Ten is the number of earthly completeness.....with three being the number of heavenly or spiritual completeness, so a day with THREE TENS is a nice combination of both - a great day to deal with beginnings AND endings....
Start new projects - discard old ones - and just enjoy the day.
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Such great photos.
Shirley Knight was of course married for ten years to [Eu]Gene Persson, teen star and Broadway producer.....who was featured in THE PARTY CRASHERS with Miss Frances Farmer.
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All of the pictures yesterday were just great!
Little Ricky is SOME cat!
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DR MBARNUM informs me that THE HYPNOTIC EYE and THE DISEMBODIED are now up for presale at the WB Archive.....of course....here I am with no Master Card.....
GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And wasn't I just here?
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Good morning, all! I slept until 8:30 and decided to do laundry. I've had some coffee and sme breakfast courtesy of MacDonalds and it's time to put the laundry in the dryers.
I will then mop the bathroom and kitchen, maybe write a bit of a chart for Ron Raines, finish the laundry, and look over some of the LADY OF THE SLIPPER and BABES IN TOYLAND writing. Then, I'm watching a lot of DVDs, beginning with BONES season 5.
Little Ricky is adorable! Between his photo and all of the ones DR Laura posts, I really want to get a kitten, but I think its climbing all over my small space wold drive me battier than I am already, and - since i've always lived in caash flow hell - i've always worried about money for vet and food. Since none of us on the Herbert project have any idea how much time we've got with it, I worry a lot. Still, I must say, I'd like a kitten.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Vibes for all, for any occasion today! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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bk - Regarding your "Overdone Medley", as a friend of mine who tried a similar thing found out, the joke only works if almost everyone in the audience at the time has actually heard the songs over and over and over and over again. Otherwise, it's just not a "joke", to them at least.
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DR Jennifer - Pumpkin Pie! YES!! -Were they giving out samples at CostCo so that you could try it, taste it? -Have you ever had Pumpkin Bread? or, since they seem to be everywhere now, a Pumpkin Whoopie Pie?
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Nice pictures yesterday, DR JOSE.....looks like you and MonKee had fun.
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Today is Tony Curtis Day on TCM.
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Page Two Tony Curtis Dance. ;D
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Nice pictures yesterday, DR JOSE.....looks like you and MonKee had fun.
We did! We did!
And it looks like we are in for more Foodie Fun today! :)
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Laundry in the dryers!
DR Jose, thanks for the Silk Road news! I am so sorry they've folded. They had the best takeout in the area and I'm now suffering through all the others. Malheureusement!
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I started a rewrite on my new play, but as I was driving home late last night it came to me how the story should go. Out when basically the whole plot, several characters and in went some new characters, a revised storyline, and a new framing story. I was so anxious to get my ideas on paper that when I got home I started to write and then fell asleep doing so, but it is imbedded n my mind so I will not forget.
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Laundry in the dryers!
DR Jose, thanks for the Silk Road news! I am so sorry they've folded. They had the best takeout in the area and I'm now suffering through all the others. Malheureusement!
You're welcome, DR elmore. (I guess.) I'm sure you'll find another favorite Chinese takeout soon enough. -I mean, there's always The Cottage. -And they offer free (box) wine too with dinner. ;)
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OK... And now that I'm caffeinated it's time to get the rest of my day in gear. First up is a Noon(!) matinee of the chamber opera version of "Puss in Boots", followed by a wine & cheese tasting at Del Posto, then yet another Food Truck Festival, then some more random NYC Food & Wine Festival activities. -And, best of all, it's all FREE because of Twitter! ;)
Laters...
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DR edisaurus - If you do make to Atlanta Pride today, the King of Pops will be at 10th & Piedmont. :)
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And the word of the day is: ROBORANT!
And The Song Of The Day Is: THIS IS THE MOMENT
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Yes most interesting notes.
10/10/10
Ten is the number of earthly completeness.....with three being the number of heavenly or spiritual completeness, so a day with THREE TENS is a nice combination of both - a great day to deal with beginnings AND endings....
Start new projects - discard old ones - and just enjoy the day.
And a good day to welcome into my family the third cat.
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Beautiful photos DR Edi.
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Thanks all for welcoming Ricky. So far so good. He's settled in to his room nicely, loves playing and cuddling. Callie has been almost face to face with him through a partially open door. She hissed, he didn't, just cried and backed down. She walked away. Boo is really out of sorts, but she's seen him and also walked away. She is also playing with toys she hasn't looked at in years and is doing a little hiding under the bed, but only until I hold out a toy for her to attack.
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I would work toward totally letting them get together for a time today, but I really want to be sure he has a vet check before they are together with a chance of fighting or sharing food, water and litter boxes.
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I started a rewrite on my new play, but as I was driving home late last night it came to me how the story should go. Out when basically the whole plot, several characters and in went some new characters, a revised storyline, and a new framing story. I was so anxious to get my ideas on paper that when I got home I started to write and then fell asleep doing so, but it is imbedded n my mind so I will not forget.
It's happened to me before....and is always an improvement!
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Last night Callie and Ricky were playing paws under the door. I am totally amazed and how well this is going. I'm keeping the interaction pretty short with lots of time in between for everyone to calm down, but so far so good. He really acts like a kitten around the girls. He backs down immediately. I'm thinking I did a very good thing
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Watching ENTER THE NINJA on MGM HD.....one wacky movie.
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Since it is 10/10/10, I'm leaving on the 10:10 for Ten, Ten, Tennessee.
Now the song will go through my head all day.
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Since it's Thanksgiving here tomorrow there was an article (first one on yahoo.ca) about a new way to cook a perfect turkey. IT was something I've never heard of before. Roasting it in a paper bag.
My mother cooked several turkeys that way, back in the 1960s.
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Morning, all.
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After several days of inhaling Latin American cuisine and listening to chefs from Rick Bayless to a team from Brazil, I have surfaced again. Way too much food and too much information. But what fun.
I realize I have several days of playing catchup now.
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Pumpkin pie can be quite wonderful, but I prefer savory pumpkin dishes to sweet. Pumpkin soup with plenty of chile and heavy cream is a great way to brave a cold evening.
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DR Jennifer - Pumpkin Pie! YES!! -Were they giving out samples at CostCo so that you could try it, taste it? -Have you ever had Pumpkin Bread? or, since they seem to be everywhere now, a Pumpkin Whoopie Pie?
I have never heard of Pumpkin Whoopie Pie. Is that something that a lot of East Coast people eat?
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OK... And now that I'm caffeinated it's time to get the rest of my day in gear. First up is a Noon(!) matinee of the chamber opera version of "Puss in Boots", followed by a wine & cheese tasting at Del Posto, then yet another Food Truck Festival, then some more random NYC Food & Wine Festival activities. -And, best of all, it's all FREE because of Twitter! ;)
Laters...
That reminds me, DR Jose, there is an ad on TV for, I think, Blackberry that shows this woman who has a truck she takes around Manhattan. She sellls "Treats" out of it. I was wondering if this was a real truck, or just one created for the ad.
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Now I need more pumpkin pie. Unfortunately it is all gone.
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OK... And now that I'm caffeinated it's time to get the rest of my day in gear. First up is a Noon(!) matinee of the chamber opera version of "Puss in Boots", followed by a wine & cheese tasting at Del Posto, then yet another Food Truck Festival, then some more random NYC Food & Wine Festival activities. -And, best of all, it's all FREE because of Twitter! ;)
Laters...
My friend Steven LaBrie may be performing today as the Miller.
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I'm up and managed to get around nine hours of sleep, which I really needed.
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Where's everybody go?
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We're making a few little changes to the Kritzerland site. More CD covers on the home page, and all the sold out titles are going away in the list on that page. You'll still be able to find a complete list of everything by clicking on a link provided right below the cover images. That will clean up that page considerably. And we're finally inaugurating the "News" section tomorrow, and there will be a new "News" column every one to two weeks.
Thus far, the only books you could buy via Kritzerland were the last two - but all of them will be available by tomorrow - signed copies.
We'll be working on the "Gallery" section, too, and by the end of the week, all sections should have content.
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Get me off this damned page!
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I've got about 20 books pulled; I hate to give them away, but I think their time with me is over and someone else might find large art books on theatre designers Christian Berard, Oliver Messel, and Cecil Beaton interesting.
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I'm going to go a little crazier with the CDs. I've got too many classical CDs, and how often do I listen to more than one recording of COSI FAN TUTTE?
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!!! Page 3 !!!
My work is done!
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Sunday afternoon greetings! We are back quite early from Lima - no after-church meetings or shut-in calls.
Just yesterday I'd told Richard that sometime during October I'd have to eat a pumpkin doughnut and the person providing coffee-hour refreshments today included them on her menu. She'd cut all the pastries in half, so I had half a pumpkin doughnut, my first bakery sweet since August 2. It was good, but half was more than enough.
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I'm going to go a little crazier with the CDs. I've got too many classical CDs, and how often do I listen to more than one recording of COSI FAN TUTTE?
Try *reviewing* the seemingly monthly releases of COSI on Blu-ray. ;)
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GGVBHHHHHHHHHHN BBB
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That was Ricky saying hellp
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He is now bathing in front of the computer screen, you don't suppose he had a webcam in a past life, do you?
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DR Jennifer - Pumpkin Pie! YES!! -Were they giving out samples at CostCo so that you could try it, taste it? -Have you ever had Pumpkin Bread? or, since they seem to be everywhere now, a Pumpkin Whoopie Pie?
No they were not giving samples of pumpkin pie. They were giving samples of apple sugar pie. I don't think i've ever had pumpkin bread. AndI know I have not heard of pumpkin whoopie pie.
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I managed to last through a 40 minute bike ride. I really wanted to do it even if I had to bike slower (since I didn't bike 3 days this week). It wasn't bad. But it was a bit windy on the way back. So it was a bit hard for the last 10 minutes.
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Yeah TAR tonight!
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We just returned from our half-hour walk around the neighborhood and, while it may LOOK like fall, it FEELS like summer. Especially in the sun 8)
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I've been watching the new DVD of FAUST from the Royal Opera with Bryn Terfel; it;s set in the 1870s, not the 1859 premiere date or the traditional medieval Germany, and some of it's quite good. I'm not sure about the "Cabaret d/Enfer" that ends the Kermesse Act, since we've gone from a street fair to another Eurotrash redo of CABARET.
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I gotta tell you.
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I shall shortly be on my way to see The Social Network and then to sup.
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I have two cats in the basement sleeping in the sunshine and one cat upstairs, sleeping in the sunshine. Somehow I think i will survive the drama
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I just made some rhubarb sauce and am doing laundry
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Think I'll go get the little one and let him explore the living room while the girls are in the basement
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I just made some rhubarb sauce and am doing laundry
Rhubarb sauce sounds wonderful.
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Congratulations, Druxy, on the script deal.
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Little Ricky is adorable.
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Just catching up with "Crazy Heart" this afternoon. Great acting, great music, lousy script.
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Hello, everyone.
Another warm day here in LA, but not unbearable, thankfully.
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DR Druxy, I meant to congratulate you yesterday on your new screenwriting assignment. Forgive me! I wish you the best with it.
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Just catching up with "Crazy Heart" this afternoon. Great acting, great music, lousy script.
I agree. I had been looking forward to seeing it, but found it weak and underwhelming.
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Welcome to new Dear Kitty Little Ricky!
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Would one of our DRs with a large classical music collection recommend a CD of Pachelbel's Canon? Mine is in storage and I see quite a few recordings to choose from. Larry? Jose? Anyone?
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Isn't RHUBARB the movie about a cat who owns a Baseball team?
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Well, I have work to do.
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At least we need to get to page four.
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One more.
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PAGE FOUR!
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Don't just sit there, George...................
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Post!
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Okay...
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I'm at home, just watching TV.
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I also need to do some laundry.
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I also need to do laundry, but my back is really bad today, so I don't think I can do it.
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That's a couple of posts. :)
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Of course, I have tomorrow to do laundry.
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George, do we need to start calling you Sir?
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I would think that these Two Guests would have something to say!
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I also need to do laundry, but my back is really bad today, so I don't think I can do it.
Yikes!
~~~Better Back Vibes!!~~~
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I also need to do laundry, but my back is really bad today, so I don't think I can do it.
Yikes!
~~~Better Back Vibes!!~~~
Thanks, George.
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George, do we need to start calling you Sir?
I've never stood for formality, so no.
;)
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I would think that these Two Guests would have something to say!
I originally wrote, "I would thin ......" I must have been trying out my Desi Arnaz routine.
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LOL! One of our guests chickened out!
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George, do we need to start calling you Sir?
I've never stood for formality, so no.
;)
George, do you have certain kinds of key chains that you prefer over others?
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George, do we need to start calling you Sir?
I've never stood for formality, so no.
;)
George, do you have certain kinds of key chains that you prefer over others?
Not at all...all kinds are great! And key chains from friends are extra special. :D
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George, do we need to start calling you Sir?
I've never stood for formality, so no.
;)
George, do you have certain kinds of key chains that you prefer over others?
Not at all...all kinds are great! And key chains from friends are extra special. :D
Remember that folks, when you are enjoying your copies of SOUTH PACIFIC and HIGH SCHOOL STORIES.
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I watched the first two episodes of THE EVENT last night (I've been recording it on Saturdays). I can't decide if I like this show or not. It is complicated. You never really know what is happening. There are a lot of characters. And it's slightly confusing. The interesting part is that you don't really know what is happening, which seems rare on tv. I think I will watch last night's episode and then decide if I will keep watching it.
Jennifer, I've been watching this and I enjoy it. But answers do come fairly quickly...not everything, of course, but it's not like "Lost" where the one big question isn't answered for years. They also bring up other questions as things go along, but questions are supposed to be answered throughout the episodes.
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Today is a sport's fanatic's dream!
Three Baseball Playoff games
And, at least three pro football games.
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BK, how odd I just picked up a BRIDGE TOO FAR on DVD. I've never seen it, despite the fact that William Goldman is one of my favourite writers. Been meaning to stick it into the DVD player the last few days.
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Oh look, George! Vixmom and Charles Pogue have joined us.
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BK, how odd I just picked up a BRIDGE TOO FAR on DVD. I've never seen it, despite the fact that William Goldman is one of my favourite writers. Been meaning to stick it into the DVD player the last few days.
It has been years since I have seen the movie, but if I remember correctly, it does go on and on.
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BK, how odd I just picked up a BRIDGE TOO FAR on DVD. I've never seen it, despite the fact that William Goldman is one of my favourite writers. Been meaning to stick it into the DVD player the last few days.
It has been years since I have seen the movie, but if I remember correctly, it does go on and on.
Hmmm, 175 minutes. That isn't too far bad.
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Oh look, George! Vixmom and Charles Pogue have joined us.
Nice.
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Well, I've got a load of laundry in the washer. I need to take a shower, then I'll watch some TV. I have this past week's "Chuck" and "The Event," all three episodes of this season's "Fringe" AND tonight's "Mad Men," "Desperate Housewives" and "Brothers & Sisters."
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I hope that BK is enjoying THE SOCIAL NETWORK.
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George keep your eye on the mail!!
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I hope that BK is enjoying THE SOCIAL NETWORK.
From what I have read about it, it doesn't really interest me. But, it has gotten rave reviews.
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I certainly won't get all of these watched today, but I want to watch the three episodes of "Fringe" before "Mad Men" starts. Even with a shower, I should be able to get through them because of all the commercials that I can skip through.
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another beautiful fall day
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PAGE FIVE
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George keep your eye on the mail!!
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Off to shower...be back later!
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Vixdad and I closed up the pool.
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mostly Vixdad - I helped
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and deflated floats
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Vixdad and I closed up the pool.
Well, I guess I will cancel my visit. Did you get my PM, Vixmom?
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I got through all of FAUST, which ended up batting 500; for everything good, the idiot director and more idiotic choreographer screwed the piece up with their Eurotrash improvements. I'm getting to the point where I believe no one's capable of staging an opera well. Sometimes their ideas were good, like trying to link the ballet in the Walpurgisnacht scene with Marguerite's pregnancy and infanticide, but the ballet music had ugly cuts, the dancing often seemed to consist of ballerinas behaving badly, with screams and some S&M, led by this CABARET-ish male who seemed to have stumbled out of an Alan Cumming MC contest, and Bryn Terfel in drag with a tiara and bustle. WTF?
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Early this morning I drove the Vixter and her friends to the train station so that they could go back into the city BY THEMSELVES for the second day of their Animae/Comic.con
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Iasked them all several times if they were allcarrying their IDs
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This is of course Momspeak for "Will the hospital be able tocontact me?"
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thios whole growing up thing is overated .... I want to turn the clock back 15 years and start all over
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How does one make rhubarb sauce?
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Jennifer
EAT SOME PUMPKIN PIE!!!
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with whipped cream
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TCB - I just did! Thasnk you!!
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The Vixter and Co will be arriving at the train station so Taxi Mom must head out now!
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Wow...I'm tired from being at the Pride Parade/Festival. But I did snap a butterfly photo for DR Laura:
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DR edisaurus - If you do make to Atlanta Pride today, the King of Pops will be at 10th & Piedmont. :)
Dang. I didn't see him! I wonder why??
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DR Jennifer - Pumpkin Pie! YES!! -Were they giving out samples at CostCo so that you could try it, taste it? -Have you ever had Pumpkin Bread? or, since they seem to be everywhere now, a Pumpkin Whoopie Pie?
I had a pumpkin whoopie pie from Souper Jenny's on Friday. I wasn't impressed. I made red velvet ones for my niece's baby shower; they were OK, but I guess I'd rather have a cupcake!
I have never heard of Pumpkin Whoopie Pie. Is that something that a lot of East Coast people eat?
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I've been in the other room watching an episode of Midsommer Murders with Richard.
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I just made some rhubarb sauce and am doing laundry
Rhubarb sauce sounds wonderful.
This is a one-rhubarb household, so I haven't had it in years, but I love it!
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I had ants in my pants yesterday while I was working on the hydrangeas. Never saw the ants but they sure were biting. Ouch! I have numerous bites on my legs.
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And these soldier bugs are about to drive me up the wall. I'm starting to not care that they are "beneficials".
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Now, back to more fun with vampires. :P
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If my mother was still alive, I would be happy to send you some rhubarb sauce and probably a pie or two. My mother loved to make them, but she and my brother-in-law were the only ones that would eat them. Of course, if it would bring her back to life, I would willingly eat an entire rhubarb pie and a gallon of sauce.
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DR Edisaurus, what exactly are soldier bugs?
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I have made very good progress today in unpacking boxes. Went through boxes of old magazines....Classic Images, Films of the Golden Age, Scarlet Street, Film Fax,
Playgirl, Video Watchdog, Autograph Times, Movie Collectors World, and others.
Whew...I am keeping about half of them and the other half are being donated to The Humane Society Thrift Store.
I have yet to locate my box(s) of old Famous Monsters of Filmland magazines. It is really odd that I haven't come across them yet. There should also be a box of old movie stills, which I have not yet found. They have got to be here someplace.
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DR Edisaurus, what exactly are soldier bugs?
http://organicgardensite.com/bugs-beneficial/soldier-bugs/
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It just sounds nicer than saying my house has been invaded by stinkbugs.
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The Pride Parade had more swag than any other parade I've ever been to, especially since an election is coming up. It's interesting to see which politicians jump on the gay bandwagon only for events like this when they think it will get them more votes. Swag-wise, lots of skittles (taste the rainbow!) beer koozies, leis (from GayOrbitz) condoms (!), rubber rainbow bracelets, luggage tags, rubber balls, and Macy's made special pride scarves for the occasion. I expected to have fun, but I didn't anticipate how genuinely moved and happy I felt to see so much support and inclusion from major corporations, churches, local businesses and straight-but-not-narrow folks, and to see all these out and proud people, including high school kids who seemed equally as moved to be out there on the front lines.
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My cat Bailey, who has a deviated septum, snores louder than most humans.
Just thought I'd share...
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(((TCB))))
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G'night!
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How does one make rhubarb sauce?
Rhubarb(not sure how much, I used a sandwich bag full of frozen from the garden and sugar (1 cup sugar)and a little water. bring it to a boil taste it to see if you need more sugar. Squish it up with a spoon and when it's all like a sauce, let it cool
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Busy day. I got the laundry done, took a shower, changed the sheets on the bed. Spent lots of time with Ricky and now am hanging out with the girls. Boo has been really upset..now she's curled up on my lap. So, things are good. Vibes that I can get Ricky into the vet tomorrow for a check up and a neuter. At least I'll get the checkup.
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How does one make rhubarb sauce?
Rhubarb(not sure how much, I used a sandwich bag full of frozen from the garden and sugar (1 cup sugar)and a little water. bring it to a boil taste it to see if you need more sugar. Squish it up with a spoon and when it's all like a sauce, let it cool
Not a fan of rhubarb, but I'm curious what you use this for.
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I just eat it, lol. Sort of like applesauce. Or I put it on ice cream.
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Boy, I'm sure I've missed a lot of congrats, vibes and all sorts of things the past two days....so Congrats to all who did something wonderful, thanks for the nice words about Little Ricky and vibes to all who need them
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I feel guilty leaving Ricky shut in the room upstairs, but then I tell myself that he was in a stinky cage on Saturday. A nice sized carpeted bedroom with a soft bed and blankets, toys, food and litter is much better. I've been with him a lot today and got him running after a toy until he was winded. He had a really big day. He should be sleeping
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Good Evening!
Well... After I left the Cheese, Salami and Wine tasting at Del Posto, I ended up at the Carts in the Parc event at The Eventi Hotel: 11 food counters and 12 food trucks. Needless to say, I am VERY full. Very Happy and Full.
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Right now is the first time since Ricky came home that Boo has gone to sleep on my lap. She sat there for awhile last night but was pretty ticked off. She and Ricky were really close to each other today, I was holding him while sitting down and she was on the floor. She didn't hiss or anything. He meowed she did too then walked away. Very good. All three seem very calm tonight. I am happy.
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Sounds like you've been in Foodie Heaven Jose, what fun!!
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I'm going to go a little crazier with the CDs. I've got too many classical CDs, and how often do I listen to more than one recording of COSI FAN TUTTE?
DR elmore - Do you by chance have a period instrument recording of Cosí? A friend of mine is prepping for the upcoming Met production that William Christie is conducting, and he's been trying to find a "lighter" recording.
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Sounds like you've been in Foodie Heaven Jose, what fun!!
Oh, I was! I was!
And I was quite flattered and honored that some of the Chefs and Food Personalities I've been following in person and/or on Twitter, actually remembered me, and took the time to say Hi and talk for a couple of moments.
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OK... And now that I'm caffeinated it's time to get the rest of my day in gear. First up is a Noon(!) matinee of the chamber opera version of "Puss in Boots", followed by a wine & cheese tasting at Del Posto, then yet another Food Truck Festival, then some more random NYC Food & Wine Festival activities. -And, best of all, it's all FREE because of Twitter! ;)
Laters...
My friend Steven LaBrie may be performing today as the Miller.
Steven was on at the 5:00 show today. However, the "other" Miller also looked pretty good in boxers and a t-shirt. :)
*And the production, overall, was quite wonderful and magical! Moisés Kaufman's direction was filled with some very imaginative touches, and the puppetry by Blind Summit Theatre was whimsical and wonder-inducing. Oh, and it was very well sung and played too!
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OK... And now that I'm caffeinated it's time to get the rest of my day in gear. First up is a Noon(!) matinee of the chamber opera version of "Puss in Boots", followed by a wine & cheese tasting at Del Posto, then yet another Food Truck Festival, then some more random NYC Food & Wine Festival activities. -And, best of all, it's all FREE because of Twitter! ;)
Laters...
That reminds me, DR Jose, there is an ad on TV for, I think, Blackberry that shows this woman who has a truck she takes around Manhattan. She sellls "Treats" out of it. I was wondering if this was a real truck, or just one created for the ad.
That is none other than the wonderful and generous Kim Ina from The Treats Truck (http://www.treatstruck.com/). We actually talked about that commercial today at Carts in the Parc. I asked her where and how they shot the "public" scenes, and she said they just followed her one day with some cameras and got lucky with the weather. -I thought they were set up.
Even Monkey likes The Treats Truck!
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2551/3812578305_38e7d63011.jpg)
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And since Kim was getting ready to close up the truck for the day, she sent me home with a few goodies... ;)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/5069702347_dc2b8f01d7.jpg)
Mexican Chocolate Brownies, Butterscotch Pecan Squares, Sugar Dots, Caramel Creme Sandwiches, and Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Cookies.
ALL YUM!
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DR Edisaurus, what exactly are soldier bugs?
http://organicgardensite.com/bugs-beneficial/soldier-bugs/
Oh, Ok, I think I have seen those bugs before back when I lived in Medford.
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DR Jennifer - Pumpkin Pie! YES!! -Were they giving out samples at CostCo so that you could try it, taste it? -Have you ever had Pumpkin Bread? or, since they seem to be everywhere now, a Pumpkin Whoopie Pie?
No they were not giving samples of pumpkin pie. They were giving samples of apple sugar pie. I don't think i've ever had pumpkin bread. AndI know I have not heard of pumpkin whoopie pie.
This is a Pumpkin Whoopie Pie:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3591/3799311203_79255af7e9.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2543/3800130994_7e65aa7c96.jpg)
-From the Street Sweets Truck (http://www.streetsweetsny.com/).
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I'm going to go a little crazier with the CDs. I've got too many classical CDs, and how often do I listen to more than one recording of COSI FAN TUTTE?
DR elmore - Do you by chance have a period instrument recording of Cosí? A friend of mine is prepping for the upcoming Met production that William Christie is conducting, and he's been trying to find a "lighter" recording.
The three recordings I have of COSI FAN TUTTE are the early 1950s recording from the Met in English with Eleanor Steber, Richard Tucker & Roberta Peters; the EMI with Elizabeth Schwarzkopf and Crista Ludwig, conducted (I think) by Bohm; and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra with Jerry Hadley and Felicity Lott, conducted by Charles MacKerras. I do have a period instrument DVD (John Eliot Gardiner), with Rodney Gilfry.
There is a period instrument performance on CD conducted by Rene Jacobs.
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DR Edisaurus, what exactly are soldier bugs?
http://organicgardensite.com/bugs-beneficial/soldier-bugs/
Oh, Ok, I think I have seen those bugs before back when I lived in Medford.
You probably got them from picking up soldiers.
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Oh, but those treats look delicious Jose!
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They do!
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DR Jennifer - A traditional Whoopie Pie is Marshmallow Cream sandwiched between two cakey Chocolate "cookies".
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Oh, but those treats look delicious Jose!
Oh, they <munch, munch> are!
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Where's everybody go?
I've been theatre-ing, drinking, eating, drinking, eating, drinking, eating, and drink and eating.
*And I made sure to walk at least forty blocks after I left the food truck festival!
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GGVBHHHHHHHHHHN BBB
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
*That was Monkey saying Hello to Little Ricky. ;D
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DR Jose - is that a cream cheese filling in the pumpkin moon pie? It looks so good!
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OH! DR elmore - Look who happened to be at Carts in the Parc too:
:)
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DR Jennifer - Pumpkin Pie! YES!! -Were they giving out samples at CostCo so that you could try it, taste it? -Have you ever had Pumpkin Bread? or, since they seem to be everywhere now, a Pumpkin Whoopie Pie?
No they were not giving samples of pumpkin pie. They were giving samples of apple sugar pie. I don't think i've ever had pumpkin bread. AndI know I have not heard of pumpkin whoopie pie.
This is a Pumpkin Whoopie Pie:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3591/3799311203_79255af7e9.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2543/3800130994_7e65aa7c96.jpg)
-From the Street Sweets Truck (http://www.streetsweetsny.com/).
Which reminds me, they also gave out mini moon pies at the parade. But the festival food was way below par compared to Jose's day; standard funnel cake corn dog land.
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That Whoopie pie looks better than the one I had...
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I loved the picture of Monkey with Guy!
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DR Jose - is that a cream cheese filling in the pumpkin moon pie? It looks so good!
I believe they make a cream cheese buttercream frosting for their pumpkin whoopie pies. -I'll see them later this week, and I can ask them to confirm. ;)
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I'm sure most people have already seen this but I jut ran across it and it made me LOL-- 3 Year old crying over Justin Bieber:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTCm8tdHkfI&NR=1
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BK, how odd I just picked up a BRIDGE TOO FAR on DVD. I've never seen it, despite the fact that William Goldman is one of my favourite writers. Been meaning to stick it into the DVD player the last few days.
It has been years since I have seen the movie, but if I remember correctly, it does go on and on.
I like A BRIDGE TOO FAR.
SPOILER:
The only problem with it is that it's factually correct in that the Germans win.
:(
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GGVBHHHHHHHHHHN BBB
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
*That was Monkey saying Hello to Little Ricky. ;D
Tell Monkey thanks! Little Ricky actually walked across my keyboard. My other cats don't do that
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Our local convenience store sells broken moon pies at half price. They have a sign on them saying "In Eclipse".
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I loved the picture of Monkey with Guy!
That's Spike from Top Chef, I think. I thought it was Curtis for a second but he's in LA.
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DR Edisaurus, what exactly are soldier bugs?
http://organicgardensite.com/bugs-beneficial/soldier-bugs/
Oh, Ok, I think I have seen those bugs before back when I lived in Medford.
They make a horrible buzzing noise when they fly, but at least it makes you aware that they're in the vicinity. I think I might have gotten the last one out for the night. At least they don't make it into the bedroom; I would get NO sleep then!
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I loved the picture of Monkey with Guy!
Well... Once a few more days pass, I'll see if I feel like sharing "the rest of the story". -For right now, I'll just say that FN personalities should not walk around holding a 12-pack of beer. :-\
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I loved the picture of Monkey with Guy!
That's Spike from Top Chef, I think. I thought it was Curtis for a second but he's in LA.
Yep, that was Spike! -And he invited me down to DC to check out his new pizza place, We the Pizza! :)
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I just found out that JEWS AND BASEBALL will be at the Virginia Film Festival! I used to live in Charlottesville and go back to attend the festival sometimes, but this is the same weekend I'm taking my mom and her other half to NY for our theatrical opening. Dang it, wish we could do both!
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I have barely been able to stay awake for MAD MEN and as soon as it's over - 'night!
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Suggestion for BK:
When you announce a new CD or whatever, please (aside from the price) list the exact amount for shipping. Better still, the TOTAL amount.
Some of us older folk (ME) have trouble remembering the exact amount we're supposed to send you via PayPal.
Thanks.
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Thank you, everybody, for the congrats and kind wishes you sent me re: my screenplay assignment.
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And Monkey also got to meet Mr. Bizarre Foods himself, Chef Andrew Zimmern!
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I just found out that JEWS AND BASEBALL will be at the Virginia Film Festival! I used to live in Charlottesville and go back to attend the festival sometimes, but this is the same weekend I'm taking my mom and her other half to NY for our theatrical opening. Dang it, wish we could do both!
Congrats!
And I LOVE the Virginia Film Festival! -Sorry you can't be in two places at once.
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DR Jennifer - Pumpkin Pie! YES!! -Were they giving out samples at CostCo so that you could try it, taste it? -Have you ever had Pumpkin Bread? or, since they seem to be everywhere now, a Pumpkin Whoopie Pie?
No they were not giving samples of pumpkin pie. They were giving samples of apple sugar pie. I don't think i've ever had pumpkin bread. AndI know I have not heard of pumpkin whoopie pie.
Have you ever had Zucchini Bread? Carrot Cake? or even Banana Bread? -Pumpkin Bread is basically the same as those, just made with pumpkin instead. ;)
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Yeah TAR tonight!
And it started a full hour later due to the football games. -At least on the East Coast.
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I just made some rhubarb sauce and am doing laundry
Hmmmm... Rhubarb!
When we lived in Connecticut, my Mom grew rhubarb in our backyard. -And a few months ago, I discovered the joys of early-season rhubarb - sweeter and less fibrous. Perfect for all-rhubarb pies and tarts - no strawberries needed.
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Would one of our DRs with a large classical music collection recommend a CD of Pachelbel's Canon? Mine is in storage and I see quite a few recordings to choose from. Larry? Jose? Anyone?
There are a couple of CDs out there that have multiple versions of Pachelbel's "Canon" played by various ensembles. I'm partial to the a cappella one on THIS DISC (http://www.amazon.com/Pachelbels-Greatest-Hit-Ultimate-Canon/dp/B0000C9JCM/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1286766562&sr=8-11). ;)
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I also need to do laundry, but my back is really bad today, so I don't think I can do it.
~~~~~BETTER BACK VIBES TO DR TCB~~~~~
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DR edisaurus - If you do make to Atlanta Pride today, the King of Pops will be at 10th & Piedmont. :)
Dang. I didn't see him! I wonder why??
(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/10thPiedmont.jpg)
Why he's right THERE ->
;)
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Would one of our DRs with a large classical music collection recommend a CD of Pachelbel's Canon? Mine is in storage and I see quite a few recordings to choose from. Larry? Jose? Anyone?
There are a couple of CDs out there that have multiple versions of Pachelbel's "Canon" played by various ensembles. I'm partial to the a cappella one on THIS DISC (http://www.amazon.com/Pachelbels-Greatest-Hit-Ultimate-Canon/dp/B0000C9JCM/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1286766562&sr=8-11). ;)
Thanks, Jose. Actually, that was the one I was first drawn to because I love the cover art. That's the one I shall purchase.
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I have made very good progress today in unpacking boxes. Went through boxes of old magazines....Classic Images, Films of the Golden Age, Scarlet Street, Film Fax, Playgirl, Video Watchdog, Autograph Times, Movie Collectors World, and others.
I can just imagine the scene at the Humane Society:
"Mommy? What is that kitty cat...?"
-We're leaving right this minute!
;D
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Feel-better vibes to TCB, BK, and anyone else who is ailing.
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I'm watching HOUSE. I love that show!
TTFN.
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Would one of our DRs with a large classical music collection recommend a CD of Pachelbel's Canon? Mine is in storage and I see quite a few recordings to choose from. Larry? Jose? Anyone?
There are a couple of CDs out there that have multiple versions of Pachelbel's "Canon" played by various ensembles. I'm partial to the a cappella one on THIS DISC (http://www.amazon.com/Pachelbels-Greatest-Hit-Ultimate-Canon/dp/B0000C9JCM/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1286766562&sr=8-11). ;)
Thanks, Jose. Actually, that was the one I was first drawn to because I love the cover art. That's the one I shall purchase.
You're welcome, DR Jeanne. -I actually prefer some of the more elaborate piano and orchestral transcriptions - and the Swingle Singers(!) - over the more "accurate" string trio/quartet versions.
*I have a friend who plays cello in a string quartet, and they almost always get asked to play the "Canon" at weddings. Alas, the cello part is the same sequence of eight notes played over and over and over and over and over again. ;)
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The Pride Parade had more swag than any other parade I've ever been to, especially since an election is coming up. It's interesting to see which politicians jump on the gay bandwagon only for events like this when they think it will get them more votes. Swag-wise, lots of skittles (taste the rainbow!) beer koozies, leis (from GayOrbitz) condoms (!), rubber rainbow bracelets, luggage tags, rubber balls, and Macy's made special pride scarves for the occasion. I expected to have fun, but I didn't anticipate how genuinely moved and happy I felt to see so much support and inclusion from major corporations, churches, local businesses and straight-but-not-narrow folks, and to see all these out and proud people, including high school kids who seemed equally as moved to be out there on the front lines.
In the meantime, here in New York, Paladino, well... :-\ >:( ???
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My cat Bailey, who has a deviated septum, snores louder than most humans.
Just thought I'd share...
<nod>
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Back from the movie and a wonderful supper - more about all that in the notes.
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I'm sure most people have already seen this but I jut ran across it and it made me LOL-- 3 Year old crying over Justin Bieber:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTCm8tdHkfI&NR=1
"I bet that's Justin Bieber!"
LOL!
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And Monkey also got to meet Mr. Bizarre Foods himself, Chef Andrew Zimmern!
I'm waiting for Monkey to meet Charles Phoenix.
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For all the food pictures YUM ;D
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What a wonderful lazy day. Feels like I was on vacation. Just a wonderful lazy day. :)
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Have a good week everyone. ;) Health and happiness. ;)
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Glad you had a wonderful day, Sam!
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And Monkey also got to meet Mr. Bizarre Foods himself, Chef Andrew Zimmern!
I'm waiting for Monkey to meet Charles Phoenix.
Just as long as Monkey doesn't end up as another layer in some other cake-and-pie creation.
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Well...
I don't have anything on my schedule tomorrow until the evening, however, I do have plenty of stuff to accomplish around the apartment. And since my room currently resembles an explosion at a laundromat, I'm going to take a couple of minutes now to tidy up before going to bed.
Goodnight.
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I am so full. Orange chicken, green beans, steamed sole, crackerjack shrimp - all grand.
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I just made some rhubarb sauce and am doing laundry
Hmmmm... Rhubarb!
When we lived in Connecticut, my Mom grew rhubarb in our backyard. -And a few months ago, I discovered the joys of early-season rhubarb - sweeter and less fibrous. Perfect for all-rhubarb pies and tarts - no strawberries needed.
It grew somewhere that we lived when I was young, and I remember eating it raw right from the garden. When I was older I heard that you weren't supposed to do that; that it was dangerous. I never seemed to suffer any ill effects from it, so I wonder how true that is.
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I just found out that JEWS AND BASEBALL will be at the Virginia Film Festival! I used to live in Charlottesville and go back to attend the festival sometimes, but this is the same weekend I'm taking my mom and her other half to NY for our theatrical opening. Dang it, wish we could do both!
Congrats!
And I LOVE the Virginia Film Festival! -Sorry you can't be in two places at once.
I contemplated stopping there on the way home, but NY is already going to be so expensive, and I don't think my mom would want to fly home on their own. But I want to go. I love the festival, especially when Roger Ebert used to do a 3 day analysis of a film, like THE THIRD MAN.
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My cat Bailey, who has a deviated septum, snores louder than most humans.
Just thought I'd share...
<nod>
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Yes, you've witnessed it!
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I'm sure most people have already seen this but I jut ran across it and it made me LOL-- 3 Year old crying over Justin Bieber:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTCm8tdHkfI&NR=1
"I bet that's Justin Bieber!"
LOL!
So funny how the water works turn off so quickly!
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I am so full. Orange chicken, green beans, steamed sole, crackerjack shrimp - all grand.
Sounds like Ghengis Cohen to me!
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DR Jose, Greg and I tried Yeah, Burger! Shaun Doty's burger place, but I think we both like Flip better. And they're opening the second Flip in Buckhead next to where we get our hair cut. Yay!
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For Druxy - 19.98 plus 3.75 shipping = 23.73