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Title: DOING THE THINGS WE NEED TO DO
Post by: bk on November 09, 2010, 10:44:46 PM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes did what they needed to do, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're currently doing the things they need to do, like chewing their cud in a mindless fashion.
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Post by: bk on November 09, 2010, 10:45:27 PM: And the word of the day is: MOUE!
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Post by: vixmom on November 09, 2010, 11:04:35 PM: Vixdad decided to blog about his recent experience: It made me laugh and thought it might give one or two of you a giggle:

Agony! Much More Painful Than Yours!

So on Thursday night I started to feel a pain in my lower right abdomen.

I assumed it was just gas, a side-effect of the Metamucil-rich diet Doc Rubberglove insists I partake of, but it didn't stop on Friday, it just got steadily worse until I called Doc Rubberglove's office and begged to be seen.

The trip back onto the island was pure hell, made infinitely worse by the LIRR calling for me to switch trains at Jamaica onto one which started at Penn Station loaded to 150% of its seating capacity. By the time I got to Wyandanch station I was almost in tears.

Doc Rubberglove took one look, gave a grunt of surprise, said "you look really ill, does it hurt when I do this?"

When his hearing had returned somewhat he yelled "It might be appendicitis!", took a quick look at his inch-thick liability insurance policy, hustled me into his own car and drove me to the Emergency Room thereby cutting through about four hours of red tape and getting me to someone with needles and blood-drawing gear in about half an hour. Mrs Stevie hove into theater during the lengthy triage process.

There a man who told me he used to be an electrician but found that people wouldn't pay him on time attempted to mount a hep-lock in the back of my hand and use it to draw blood. The pain of this process was enough to drive the pain coming from my lower bowel from my head and cause me to pass out for a few seconds. While I was out, Mrs Stevie used the opportunity to tell everyone how I'd passed out some years ago when giving blood.

This was a base calumny. I had not passed out. I had told the staff to hide from my sight the bottle steadily filling with my blood as it rocked back and forth on a small device to mix anticoagulants into it, because I thought I might faint. The two other guys I was with had laughed at my squeamishness and called me names. Then with perfect timing one of them took a good look at his rocking bottle o' blood, let out a quavering moan and passed out. Then his muscles relaxed in such a fashion that it took the staff about thirty minutes to clean up the place and he was disinvited from giving blood there ever again. While I and the other guy were waiting for him to regain enough strength to start attempting the commute from the World Trade Center to Penn Station we discussed the problems of navigating a partially disabled person with questionable control of his sphincter musculature through the public transportation system of Manhattan during rush hour. As we pondered the best course of action, a thin, wavering, reedy voice came from behind a screen: "You go on, lads. I'll be alright." I waited about a microsecond for him to request a service revolver and one round before we left, then burst into gales of helpless laughter.

That is what happened that day.

When I woke up the hep-lock agonizer said "So, I hear you fainted the last time you gave blood."

"What? No! It was the other guy who fainted!" I yelled, then screamed as the reflex to sit up to make my point had induced the original reason for my being there.

Doc Rubberglove hove into view. "Does it still hurt when I do this?" he asked, and there followed a couple of minutes of nurses, doctors and patients staggering around clutching their bleeding ears and moaning quietly.

I was made to pee in a jar, then to carry the jar around with me for an hour or so as I was moved hither and yon, ending up in a rather nice, quiet abdominal ER with three patients and about six nursing staff in it.

A very attractive nurse gave me a cup of ice and a bottle of contrast fluid, told me to drink it as quickly as I could and remarked in passing "So, you fainted when you last gave blood?"

"What? No! It was the other guy! I didn't faint!" I yelled as she injected my IV line with something that began with "Z", had four syllables and made my head feel like I'd drunk a pint of Bacardi white rum.

A doctor hove into view. "You don't want to chug that" he said. "Drink it slowly so it spreads out. So, I hear you faint when you give blood."

"Whu? Nnnw. Wuz ovva guy whut fainted." I was having trouble getting my eyes to point in the same direction by then.

"He doesn't give blood anyway" sniffed Mrs Stevie. "He has Mad Cow disease."

"D'n't! Tha's lie! 've g't Prius. Mebbe!" now the stuff that began with "Z" had reduced the pain in my bowels to tolerable levels, everyone around me was attempting to induce a pain a bit lower down. It was all very trying.

"Have you finished that drink yet?" asked the nice nurse who had given me the stuff that started with "Z".

"Doc told me to slow down" I replied.

"Well, the faster you finish the faster we get you into the cat scan and figure out what the hell is wrong with you" she said.

So I chugged it down

Meanwhile, Doc Rubberglove (who has privileges at this hospital) was dictating his notes on my case into a small recording device. I only caught part of it. The part that went "...fainted when giving blood some years before".

Damn that woman!

Another nurse, this one a male biker with a mohawk and tattoos hove into view and demanded more blood. As he was inserting the needle in my arm (the hep-lock was in use) he said "You're the fainter, yeah?"

"B'g p'dun?" I mumbled, attempting to make sense of the world through stuff-that-starts-with-Z-addled senses.

"You faint when you give blood. Everyone says so"

"Whut? No! Wuz other guy!"

"Nope, it was you. I was there" said the ex-electrician as he walked by.

"No! Other time! Not me!"

"I think he's having a reaction to the stuff that starts with "Z"" opined the biker, drawing the thirteenth test-tube full of blood.

Eventually, just as the stuff that begins with "Z" was wearing off I was wheeled down to two guys dressed in black who ran the Cat Scanner. They made me pull down my trousers and lie on a table with my hands on my head, then, just as they were about to start the machine one said "So, I hear you fainted when you gave blood"

"Which time?" I demanded. "Yes I fainted this evening because of all the agony I'm experiencing but no I didn't when I gave blood. That was the other guy!"

The noise of the cat scanner's recorded voice drowned out the last part of my outraged cries but not the unseemly sniggers of the two goths in the control room.

I'd been back in the ER about ten minutes when the nice nurse who gave me the stuff that starts with "Z" told me I was going home because I didn't have appendicitis. This she relayed as "good news". No, what I had was something called "Epiploic Appendagitis" which feels as bad as appendicitis but instead of being susceptible to surgery and quick pain relief it is what doctors call "self-limiting", which is a fifty dollar phrase for "gets better on its own" over an indeterminate number of days but so far longer than four.

Good news indeed, just not for me.
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Post by: vixmom on November 09, 2010, 11:07:01 PM: Please sir. may I have some moue?
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Post by: vixmom on November 09, 2010, 11:10:30 PM: I really need to go to bed
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Post by: vixmom on November 09, 2010, 11:10:54 PM: goodnight and have a pleasant tomorrow
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Post by: George on November 09, 2010, 11:38:24 PM: Funny story, Vixmom! Although, I've never heard of the word "hove" before. I had to look it up.
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Post by: George on November 09, 2010, 11:58:56 PM: Continued from yesterday...highlights of HHW for me have mostly been the meetings in person. The first time was in Portland at JMK's (now former) home. Being able to meet BK in person after being a regular poster for so long. Getting to see PennyO perform her very own show, Jewish Thighs on Broadway, here in Washington. Getting to see the reading of The Last Starfighter in Issaquah AND meeting the writers, DR FJL and Skip...and also meeting DR Julie!

But the highest highlight was BEING in a production of BK and David Wechter's very own show, The Brain From Planet X!!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 10, 2010, 12:54:07 AM: Good Morning!

I really should be asleep by now since my parents will be arriving at Port Authority in about six hours, but...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 10, 2010, 12:55:50 AM: DR vixmom - I believe the First HHW Eating and Walking and Eating and Walking And Eating Walking Tour took place before "Jewish Thighs On Broadway".
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 10, 2010, 01:10:46 AM: And just to refresh everyone's memory, here's the itinerary from that HHW Eating and Walking Tour:

Start at Rockefeller Center.
Train down to Lower East Side.
-Economy Candy
-Katz's Delicatessen
-Russ & Daughters
-Kossar's Bialys
-The Doughnut Plant
Little Italy
-Ferrara Bakery & Cafe
-Italian Food Center
SoHo
-Animazing Gallery
-Broadway Panhandler
-Vintage New York
-MarieBelle Chocolate
-kid robot
-Morrison Hotel
-Vosges Haute Chocolate
-SoHo Apple Store (a.k.a. Bathroom Stop)
-Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream
-Sweet Melissa Patisserie
The West Village
-Jane
-The Burger Joint
-Porto Rico Coffee and Tea
-The Point
-Shopsin's
-Rocco's Pastry Shop
-Bruno Bakery
-Murray's Cheese
-Cones
-John's Pizzeria
-Condomania - I still remember making sure that DR vixter was quickly ushered by this storefront. ;)
-Magnolia Bakery
Chelsea
-Chocolate Bar
-Li-Lac Chocolates
-Mary's Off Jane Bakery
Chelsea Market
-Eleni's Cookies
-Fat Witch Brownies
-Ruthy's Bakery & Cafe
-Sarabeth's Bakery
-Chelsea Thai
-The Barking Zoo
-Billy's Bakery
Midtown/Theatre District
Columbus Circle
Upper West Side
-La Cocina

Sadly, La Cocina closed about two years ago.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 10, 2010, 01:15:37 AM: And...

Earlier tonight, I returned to the Metropolitan Opera for the season premiere of Mozart's Così fan tutte. It was fun seeing it again after last week's final dress rehearsal. -And my friend, Bradley - who was making his Met Debut as the harpsichord continuo player - somehow managed to snag me a prime orchestra seat. I felt truly spoiled and fortunate.

Afterwards, we headed out to celebrate his official debut with another conducting colleague, and while we were there, Mr. Nathan Gunn happened to drop by with his guests too.

All in all, it was a truly wonderful evening, and I was, well, am very proud of my friend. He played beautifully tonight. -And he has seven or eight more to go - two of which will be broadcast on Sirius XM as well as on the Met's website.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 10, 2010, 01:20:11 AM: OK...

I'm going to need my energy...

But wait...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 10, 2010, 01:27:32 AM: DR vixmom - I just checked the dates, and, yes, you were correct that Jewish Thighs came before the HHWE&W&E&W Tour!

Jewish Thighs was in March-April of 2005. -And then I officially moved up here to NYC about a month later - and then ended up at Williamstown a week after I moved into my apartment!

The HHWE&W&E&W Tour took place in October of 2005.

WOW!!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 10, 2010, 01:27:59 AM: OK...

Goodnight.
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Post by: Ben on November 10, 2010, 02:20:26 AM: Good Morning All.

That is all.
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Post by: Ben on November 10, 2010, 02:20:52 AM: Oatmeal, dried cherries, pecans, cinammon and coffee.
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Post by: Ben on November 10, 2010, 03:01:31 AM: Bruce, I'm glad you decided to go to the funeral.
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Post by: Ben on November 10, 2010, 03:01:55 AM: Done with breakfast and now it's time to get ready for work.
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Post by: Ben on November 10, 2010, 03:02:03 AM: Bye for now.
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Post by: Michael on November 10, 2010, 04:03:51 AM: Quote from: Ben on November 10, 2010, 03:02:03 AM
Bye for now.

It reminds me of Stephen Sondheim's song

Yes I know, goodbye for now,
How long? ~ a year, a day?
Yes I love you, yes you're with me,
here now, next to me, and worlds away!
See I free you, and I'll see you when I see you,
fine, OK?
Goodbye for now, again
Goodbye until whenever then
We're free, that's what we said we'd be,
at leave to come an' go, you as well as I,
somehow each "hello" makes it worth "goodbye" for now!
Goodbye for now, again
Goodbye until whenever then
We're free, that's what we said we'd be,
at leave to come an' go, you as well as I,
somehow each "hello" makes it worth "goodbye" for now!
Goodbye . . . hmm . . . goodbye
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Post by: vixmom on November 10, 2010, 04:22:12 AM: Michael Shayne so nice to see youhere! How goes your play?
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Post by: vixmom on November 10, 2010, 04:30:46 AM: well I have to go to work - and then a wake - just read my emails... :'(
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Post by: KevinH on November 10, 2010, 04:34:43 AM: Good morning!

I have a dental appointment at 9 am and then it's clean, clean, clean to get ready for out-of-town guests--my friend I've known since kindergarten and his wife.

Gotta go!
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Post by: Michael on November 10, 2010, 04:42:42 AM: Hello, I must be going.
I cannot stay,
I came to say
I must be going.
I'm glad I came
but just the same
I must be going.
For my sake you must stay,
for if you go away,
you'll spoil this party
I am throwing.

I'll stay a week or two,
I'll stay the summer through,
but I am telling you,
I must be going.

Off to work
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 10, 2010, 04:50:46 AM: Good morning, all! I have several things this morning, the NYPL and the Frank :Loesser office where we hope to inventory the P/Cs and orchestra scores for THE MOST HAPPY FELLA. A lot of the piano scores are dated in late 1955, but the Big Date in red pencil is 1/24/56, which seems to be the date that scores were released to Don Walker for orchestration. In the case of "Joey Joey" the song was orchestrated in D and later transposed to D-flat. While the show was trying out, Act One Scene Three was completely configured. I don't think much new composition went on, but two things did occur: a lot of sung recitative became spoken dialogue and several numbers were either repositioned (like "Joey Joey") or cut (like the "Rosabella" duet for Marie and Tony).

My meeting on the Appalachian project was postponed yesterday since the director was under the weather. I don't know when we'll be meeting next, but I did send him a list of my free times.

BK, I think it's great you are going to the funeral and I love Marsha Kramer. I'm so happy that she's going with you.

More coffee!
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Post by: Jennifer on November 10, 2010, 05:07:23 AM: Good news re: little Ricky.

Thanks for those who gave vibes. I am feeling almost good as new today. But boy was I scared last night. I guess the expired pills worked.
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Post by: Jennifer on November 10, 2010, 05:10:08 AM: Vibes of comfort for all of Michelle's family and friends at the funeral today. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 10, 2010, 05:17:21 AM: Thinking of MR BK and The Event today.

You will be glad you attended, as time goes by - in fact, you will be glad before you get back home.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 10, 2010, 05:18:10 AM: I am returning something my mother bought, and the girl at the post office says the zip code the company gave me does not exist - although it is on the website, and a google search for the address turns up the same zip code.
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Post by: Ben on November 10, 2010, 05:22:07 AM: I use the Post Office Zip Code search site frequently in my daily work and I've had that same problem. The zip code is correct but for some reason it doesn't appear in the Zip Code database AT THE POST OFFICE. I would think a company knows their zip code
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Post by: Druxy on November 10, 2010, 06:14:37 AM: BK,

I recall seeing THE PEACEMAKER when it was first released on DVD.

I thought it was entertaining, but totally forgettable.
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Post by: Druxy on November 10, 2010, 06:15:20 AM: I'm going to be the speaker at the meeting of the Network Austin Mixer TODAY. 6 PM at the 501 Studios.

I hope all my Austin (and San Antonio) friends can be there.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on November 10, 2010, 06:16:50 AM: Quote from: bk on November 09, 2010, 10:45:27 PM
And the word of the day is: MOUE!

And The Song Of The Day Is: LOSING MY MIND
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Post by: Matthew on November 10, 2010, 07:10:38 AM: DR Elmore - it's possible I may be part of a production of The Most Happy Fella next year and because of house size, we may end up using the two piano arrangement. What do you know about it? And/or, what are your feelings about it?

I love the score, it's one of my favorites.
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Post by: bk on November 10, 2010, 07:17:58 AM: I'm up, I'm up. It's sixty-five degrees in the home environment.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 10, 2010, 07:37:29 AM: Quote from: Matthew on November 10, 2010, 07:10:38 AM
DR Elmore - it's possible I may be part of a production of The Most Happy Fella next year and because of house size, we may end up using the two piano arrangement. What do you know about it? And/or, what are your feelings about it?

I love the score, it's one of my favorites.

I think it's a fine alternative to the orchestra and just the thing for a small production. I'd much rather hear 2 pianos than 5-12 players trying to tackle a 35-piece orchestration and losing. I bet the 2-piano reduction at Goodspeed sounded wonderful, although when I saw ithat production on Broadway in a large theatre - much as I loved the production and cast - I felt I was sitting at a gypsy runthru.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 10, 2010, 07:38:28 AM: Speaking vibes for DR DRUXY.
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 10, 2010, 07:39:08 AM: Quote from: Ben on November 10, 2010, 05:22:07 AM
I use the Post Office Zip Code search site frequently in my daily work and I've had that same problem. The zip code is correct but for some reason it doesn't appear in the Zip Code database AT THE POST OFFICE. I would think a company knows their zip code

And today - when I brought additional information AND a telephone number - the SAME GIRL was able to use the zip code on the package!
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Post by: Jrand73 on November 10, 2010, 07:39:40 AM: Put MOST of my VHS tapes in containers and put them in the storage shed......MOST of them..... Whew!
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Post by: Ginny on November 10, 2010, 07:51:05 AM: Wednesday morning greetings! We are finalizing preparations for our family gathering tomorrow afternoon/evening. I will do the major grocery shopping after my cardiac rehab session this afternoon and get the living/dining room as ready as I can tonight. It's a pretty casual party, but there's still a lot to do.
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Post by: Ginny on November 10, 2010, 07:51:58 AM: Thinking of BK this morning...
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Post by: JMK on November 10, 2010, 08:06:47 AM: Vixmom, one of my biggest mistakes as a husband, and one which DW Wife Betsy will probably never let me forget, is not giving her any sympathy one day for a bad stomachache she had which of course turned out to be appendicitis, for which she needed surgery. My error is usually trotted out at the height of some other completely unrelated "discussion" we're having which involves my rampant stupidity. :)
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 10, 2010, 08:15:51 AM: Quote from: Ben on November 10, 2010, 02:20:52 AM
Oatmeal, dried cherries, pecans, cinammon and coffee.

What six things won't you find in a quart of Haagen-Dazs vanilla ice cream?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 10, 2010, 08:20:12 AM: Watched two new-to-me movies from the 1930s last night: "Murder in the Penguin Pool" and "Murder on a Honeymoon"!

The star of each was Edna Mae Oliver portraying schoolteacher-detective Hildegarde Martha Withers.

Enjoyed them immensely!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 10, 2010, 08:20:47 AM: DR TCB -- please elaborate upon the time YOU were mistaken for "an ice princess"....and, are there pictures?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 10, 2010, 08:24:32 AM: Re: "Dancing With the Stars"

Does anyone think Bristol Palin's resilience has to do with the hopeful optimism that she seems to exude despite her personal, graceless clunkiness?

Or is she being propped up by the same sort of cabal that saw Taylor Hicks through to winning American Idol a few years back?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 10, 2010, 08:25:24 AM: Re: My previous question, imagine an "inquiring minds demand to know" moue!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 10, 2010, 08:27:14 AM: When Elsie the cow serves Elmer some bitter grass, does he assume a "moo moue"?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 10, 2010, 08:28:02 AM: If anyone wants me to stop, stop, for the love of all that's good, just STOP, please send me a private message.
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Post by: bk on November 10, 2010, 09:16:02 AM: I suppose I shall now be on my way to a funeral.
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Post by: JMK on November 10, 2010, 09:49:02 AM: Oy, I've had a needlessly stressful last few hours. Weeks ago I was madly throwing old files away in a (vain) attempt to get this new house cleaned up. Yesterday I started having the nagging pit in the stomach feeling that I had thrown away a very important document pertaining to our oil tank decommissioning at the old house. I spent all of this morning looking for it to no avail. I knew our realtor had made a copy, so I left a message for him, and I called the Oregon DEQ and left a message for them. Well, I just looked inside one of the hundreds of closets ( ;) ) in this house and found my file box with the info in it. Whew.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 10, 2010, 10:03:30 AM: Heavens to Mouegatroyd! Are we still on page 2?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 10, 2010, 10:16:32 AM: Me and my shadow
All alone and feeling blue.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on November 10, 2010, 10:24:11 AM: Quote from: bk on November 09, 2010, 10:45:27 PM
And the word of the day is: MOUE!

"Moue!" said Elsie discontentedly.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on November 10, 2010, 10:28:10 AM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 10, 2010, 08:27:14 AM
When Elsie the cow serves Elmer some bitter grass, does he assume a "moo moue"?

Oh, you beat me to the punch, DR Ron...
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on November 10, 2010, 10:31:53 AM: THere was also that sullen disco hit:

Moue, moue, moue!
How do you like it?
How do you like it?
Moue, moue, moue!
How do you like it?
How do you like it?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 10, 2010, 10:36:45 AM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on November 10, 2010, 10:28:10 AM
Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 10, 2010, 08:27:14 AM
When Elsie the cow serves Elmer some bitter grass, does he assume a "moo moue"?

Oh, you beat me to the punch, DR Ron...

That's moue-sic to my ears!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 10, 2010, 10:37:18 AM: Has anyone here seen "Moue-lin Rouge" on Blu-ray disc yet?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 10, 2010, 10:37:38 AM: Why....dip me and fry me.

We're one post away from turning a new page!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 10, 2010, 10:38:09 AM: 3
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Post by: Laura on November 10, 2010, 10:50:33 AM: Quote from: JMK on November 10, 2010, 09:49:02 AM
... a very important document pertaining to our oil tank decommissioning ...

I have no idea what this means. But I'm glad you found your document.
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Post by: Laura on November 10, 2010, 10:51:22 AM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 10, 2010, 08:24:32 AM
Re: "Dancing With the Stars"

I have a hard time understanding why anything on a reality television program would ever make the news.

That is all.
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Post by: Laura on November 10, 2010, 10:52:49 AM: "Moue" is what Miss Karen said when I told her she and the three orange kittens were going to adoptions again today.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 10, 2010, 10:55:40 AM: Quote from: Laura on November 10, 2010, 10:50:33 AM
Quote from: JMK on November 10, 2010, 09:49:02 AM
... a very important document pertaining to our oil tank decommissioning ...

I have no idea what this means. But I'm glad you found your document.

I think it means he found proof of his heating appurtenance abatement.
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Post by: Jennifer on November 10, 2010, 11:00:01 AM: Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 10, 2010, 08:24:32 AM
Re: "Dancing With the Stars"

Does anyone think Bristol Palin's resilience has to do with the hopeful optimism that she seems to exude despite her personal, graceless clunkiness?

Or is she being propped up by the same sort of cabal that saw Taylor Hicks through to winning American Idol a few years back?

I really hope that she doesn't make it to the finals. She seems nice enough. But she really can't dance and I do not enjoy watching her dance. I don't even think she looks like she is having fun.

I honestly do not think that she will win. I mean how can she? It would be one thing if she wasn't quite as good but still fun and entertaining. But she's not.

I don't even find she seems hopeful. More like shocked that she's still around.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 10, 2010, 12:33:57 PM: Shipoopi!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on November 10, 2010, 01:07:48 PM: In an empty space, no one can read your scream!
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Post by: Jane on November 10, 2010, 01:08:47 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on November 10, 2010, 05:07:23 AM
Good news re: little Ricky.

Thanks for those who gave vibes. I am feeling almost good as new today. But boy was I scared last night. I guess the expired pills worked.

Great to hear. May I have one of those pills? I really don't need one as Tylenol is working fairly well if I keep taking it. I've had mild migraines with mild nausea on and off for over a week now. It seems to be worse in the early morning hours interrupting my sleep. My guess is my broken eye glasses and/or the new meds are causing it.
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Post by: JMK on November 10, 2010, 01:19:14 PM: Oil heat was the norm in Portland in the 40s, 50s, and 60s. Unfortunately the norm was also to bury the tanks underground, where they frequently rotted and leaked. Those of us who bought homes with these old tanks often wanted to switch to gas, but we were required by state law to have the old oil tanks removed (decommissioned) and the oil which had leaked cleaned up. I thought I had lost the document giving us the "all clear" that we had done these tasks.
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Post by: Laura on November 10, 2010, 01:32:35 PM: Thank you, JMK. I am glad you found your document.
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Post by: JMK on November 10, 2010, 01:41:01 PM: MSN's email server has been down for hours. Those of you who may be trying to email me (and you know who(m) you are) should phone instead. :)
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Post by: Ginny on November 10, 2010, 02:17:36 PM: I had a good workout at the CR gym today and did some grocery shopping on the way home. When I got here, Richard was on the phone with his cousin, for whom we're hosting a family gathering tomorrow night. They haven't seen each other since she was 13 and he was 11, so, of course, I've never met her. She and I talked on the phone like we're long-lost friends. I'm looking forward to meeting her and her husband.
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Post by: bk on November 10, 2010, 03:06:05 PM: Back from the funeral and a short visit to the house - the funeral was attended by at least five to six hundred people. Parking was madness, but we got there about five minutes after the service had begun. I'm not big on the service part, but Michelle's husband Steve spoke eloquently and wonderfully, with humor and warmth, Howard McGillan sung Ave Maria, and Reece Holland sang for good. There was a very long period where everyone took communion or whatever it is - the wafer thing - all five hundred people (well, not all). It was nice. Then I went and got the helper started and then went to Steve and Michelle's gorgeous Toluca Lake home. I didn't know that many people, but Michael Caprio was there (he worked at Varese most of the time I was there), and Joan Ryan. I was fine until I saw Steve - he hugged me and was so effusive about the work Michelle and I had done and I could literally not speak. I was there about fifteen minutes, then had to get back home to give Juliana A. Hansen a tape of her music.
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Post by: bk on November 10, 2010, 03:07:04 PM: Now I have to eat something. The food at the wake was so much fun - Michelle's favorites - In 'n' Out Burgers, Stanley's chinese chicken salad, and some sort of chocolate cake thing. I didn't eat, but everyone was loving it.
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Post by: Ginny on November 10, 2010, 03:09:24 PM: BK - {{{{{Hugs}}}}}
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Post by: Michael on November 10, 2010, 03:17:47 PM: Quote from: bk on November 10, 2010, 03:06:05 PM
Back from the funeral and a short visit to the house - the funeral was attended by at least five to six hundred people. Parking was madness, but we got there about five minutes after the service had begun. I'm not big on the service part, but Michelle's husband Steve spoke eloquently and wonderfully, with humor and warmth, Howard McGillan sung Ave Maria, and Reece Holland sang for good. There was a very long period where everyone took communion or whatever it is - the wafer thing - all five hundred people (well, not all). It was nice. Then I went and got the helper started and then went to Steve and Michelle's gorgeous Toluca Lake home. I didn't know that many people, but Michael Caprio was there (he worked at Varese most of the time I was there), and Joan Ryan. I was fine until I saw Steve - he hugged me and was so effusive about the work Michelle and I had done and I could literally not speak. I was there about fifteen minutes, then had to get back home to give Juliana A. Hansen a tape of her music.

I got misty eyed just reading about it.
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Post by: Laura on November 10, 2010, 03:42:20 PM: Sounds like a lovely service and reception.
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Post by: John G. on November 10, 2010, 03:51:06 PM: Quote from: Druxy on November 10, 2010, 06:15:20 AM
I'm going to be the speaker at the meeting of the Network Austin Mixer TODAY. 6 PM at the 501 Studios.

I hope all my Austin (and San Antonio) friends can be there.
I just got back from South Padre. Don't have time to get to Austin in 20 minutes. But would have loved to have been there.
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Post by: TCB on November 10, 2010, 03:52:06 PM: Oh I had almost forgotten the Birthday DVD for BK's 60th. That was such a joy. Of course, I would have to say that over 90% of what happens here at HHW is joyful.

I never answered the question of when the first time I posted, because I couldn't figure out how to track it down.
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Post by: John G. on November 10, 2010, 03:53:01 PM: Quote from: bk on November 10, 2010, 03:06:05 PM
Back from the funeral and a short visit to the house - the funeral was attended by at least five to six hundred people. Parking was madness, but we got there about five minutes after the service had begun. I'm not big on the service part, but Michelle's husband Steve spoke eloquently and wonderfully, with humor and warmth, Howard McGillan sung Ave Maria, and Reece Holland sang for good. There was a very long period where everyone took communion or whatever it is - the wafer thing - all five hundred people (well, not all). It was nice. Then I went and got the helper started and then went to Steve and Michelle's gorgeous Toluca Lake home. I didn't know that many people, but Michael Caprio was there (he worked at Varese most of the time I was there), and Joan Ryan. I was fine until I saw Steve - he hugged me and was so effusive about the work Michelle and I had done and I could literally not speak. I was there about fifteen minutes, then had to get back home to give Juliana A. Hansen a tape of her music.
Very glad you went. Glad you had your own communion with Steve and the others there.
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 10, 2010, 04:02:21 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on November 10, 2010, 01:10:46 AM
And just to refresh everyone's memory, here's the itinerary from that HHW Eating and Walking Tour:

Start at Rockefeller Center.
Train down to Lower East Side.
-Economy Candy
-Katz's Delicatessen
-Russ & Daughters
-Kossar's Bialys
-The Doughnut Plant
Little Italy
-Ferrara Bakery & Cafe
-Italian Food Center
SoHo
-Animazing Gallery
-Broadway Panhandler
-Vintage New York
-MarieBelle Chocolate
-kid robot
-Morrison Hotel
-Vosges Haute Chocolate
-SoHo Apple Store (a.k.a. Bathroom Stop)
-Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream
-Sweet Melissa Patisserie
The West Village
-Jane
-The Burger Joint
-Porto Rico Coffee and Tea
-The Point
-Shopsin's
-Rocco's Pastry Shop
-Bruno Bakery
-Murray's Cheese
-Cones
-John's Pizzeria
-Condomania - I still remember making sure that DR vixter was quickly ushered by this storefront. ;)
-Magnolia Bakery
Chelsea
-Chocolate Bar
-Li-Lac Chocolates
-Mary's Off Jane Bakery
Chelsea Market
-Eleni's Cookies
-Fat Witch Brownies
-Ruthy's Bakery & Cafe
-Sarabeth's Bakery
-Chelsea Thai
-The Barking Zoo
-Billy's Bakery
Midtown/Theatre District
Columbus Circle
Upper West Side
-La Cocina

Sadly, La Cocina closed about two years ago.

Didn't we go to Fred and Skip's before La Cocina?
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Post by: JMK on November 10, 2010, 04:04:59 PM: BTW, the first day's Kaufman was not me, as his first name is different than mine and his last name is spelled incorrectly. ;)
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 10, 2010, 04:05:25 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on November 10, 2010, 05:07:23 AM
Good news re: little Ricky.

Thanks for those who gave vibes. I am feeling almost good as new today. But boy was I scared last night. I guess the expired pills worked.

Thanks Jennifer, glad your headache is better
Title: Re: DOING THE THINGS WE NEED TO DO
Post by: Cillaliz on November 10, 2010, 04:08:22 PM: Quote from: Laura on November 10, 2010, 10:50:33 AM
Quote from: JMK on November 10, 2010, 09:49:02 AM
... a very important document pertaining to our oil tank decommissioning ...

I have no idea what this means. But I'm glad you found your document.

Ditto
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 10, 2010, 04:10:09 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on November 10, 2010, 11:00:01 AM
Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 10, 2010, 08:24:32 AM
Re: "Dancing With the Stars"

Does anyone think Bristol Palin's resilience has to do with the hopeful optimism that she seems to exude despite her personal, graceless clunkiness?

Or is she being propped up by the same sort of cabal that saw Taylor Hicks through to winning American Idol a few years back?

I really hope that she doesn't make it to the finals. She seems nice enough. But she really can't dance and I do not enjoy watching her dance. I don't even think she looks like she is having fun.

I honestly do not think that she will win. I mean how can she? It would be one thing if she wasn't quite as good but still fun and entertaining. But she's not.

I don't even find she seems hopeful. More like shocked that she's still around.

Kurt Warner wasn't that good either. I don't think she should win. But I'm kind of amused she's still there
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 10, 2010, 04:13:47 PM: BK, I'm glad you decided to go to the funeral. It sounds like it was very meaningful for you.
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 10, 2010, 04:14:15 PM: I guess we should be moving on
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 10, 2010, 04:14:22 PM: to the next page
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 10, 2010, 04:14:45 PM: It's really close
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 10, 2010, 04:14:52 PM: TA DA!!
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 10, 2010, 04:16:59 PM: Tomorrow i'm going to Sioux Falls to meet my parents who are going there to shop. It's a little closer to them than SC is and it's closer for me than going to their house. So we'll meet in the morning, shop and have lunch. Looking forward to it
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 10, 2010, 04:20:26 PM: I smell the roast in the oven. Better go check it
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Post by: bk on November 10, 2010, 04:27:50 PM: I've eaten a little something and am watching a motion picture on the Blu and Ray format.
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Post by: TCB on November 10, 2010, 04:31:31 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on November 10, 2010, 04:16:59 PM
Tomorrow i'm going to Sioux Falls to meet my parents who are going there to shop.

Well, I think it is about time that you met your folks.
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Post by: TCB on November 10, 2010, 04:32:32 PM: Mercy me! Less than one hundred.

Posts, not my age.
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Post by: TCB on November 10, 2010, 04:33:26 PM: Tonight is like a Friday night for me!
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Post by: TCB on November 10, 2010, 04:34:00 PM: Is there anything good on TV on Wednesday night?
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Post by: TCB on November 10, 2010, 04:39:42 PM: I love this story:

Johnny's Mother looked out the window and noticed him "playing church" with their cat.

He had the cat sitting quietly and he was preaching to it. She smiled and went about her work. A while later she heard loud meowing and hissing and ran back To the open window to see Johnny baptizing the cat in a tub of water.

She called out, "Johnny, stop that! The cat is afraid of water!"

Johnny looked up at her and said, "He should have thought about that before he joined my church."
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Post by: TCB on November 10, 2010, 04:40:28 PM: Hey, BK, I am working as fast as I can!
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Post by: Ginny on November 10, 2010, 04:42:10 PM: Quote from: TCB on November 10, 2010, 04:34:00 PM
Is there anything good on TV on Wednesday night?

Miami University vs. Bowling Green State University on ESPN2 - watch for our niece on the Miami sideline!
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Post by: TCB on November 10, 2010, 04:42:34 PM: I ordered myself a pizza tonight, to celebrate Veteran's Day tomorrow.
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Post by: TCB on November 10, 2010, 04:43:29 PM: Quote from: Ginny on November 10, 2010, 04:42:10 PM
Quote from: TCB on November 10, 2010, 04:34:00 PM
Is there anything good on TV on Wednesday night?

Miami University vs. Bowling Green State University on ESPN2 - watch for our niece on the Miami sideline!

Has the game already started?
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Post by: JMK on November 10, 2010, 04:46:01 PM: TCB, your story reminds me of the LOOOOONG joke about the priest and rabbi who decide to have a contest about converting a bear to their religion. The joke goes on forever, but the punch line is the rabbi saying, "Next time, I won't start with the circumcision."
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Post by: TCB on November 10, 2010, 04:48:00 PM: Quote from: JMK on November 10, 2010, 04:46:01 PM
TCB, your story reminds me of the LOOOOONG joke about the priest and rabbi who decide to have a contest about converting a bear to their religion. The joke goes on forever, but the punch line is the rabbi saying, "Next time, I won't start with the circumcision."

LOL!
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Post by: TCB on November 10, 2010, 05:00:26 PM: Quote from: Ginny on November 10, 2010, 04:42:10 PM
Quote from: TCB on November 10, 2010, 04:34:00 PM
Is there anything good on TV on Wednesday night?

Miami University vs. Bowling Green State University on ESPN2 - watch for our niece on the Miami sideline!

Hey! Did you know that Miami University was not in Florida?
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 10, 2010, 05:01:32 PM: Quote from: TCB on November 10, 2010, 04:31:31 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on November 10, 2010, 04:16:59 PM
Tomorrow i'm going to Sioux Falls to meet my parents who are going there to shop.

Well, I think it is about time that you met your folks.

LOL, I hope I recognize them ;)
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 10, 2010, 05:02:29 PM: Quote from: TCB on November 10, 2010, 04:42:34 PM
I ordered myself a pizza tonight, to celebrate Veteran's Day tomorrow.

Yum! What's on it?
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 10, 2010, 05:05:09 PM: I had roast beef and a sweet potato for dinner. It was really good
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 10, 2010, 05:08:43 PM: I had a really tough day today. I think it was just the hormonal crap I'm going through (I won't take hormones) but it really stunk. I can't get anything done and there is a lot to do. I'm feeling a lot better now. I just hate it when this happens.

It will be nice to drive tomorrow. SF is only about 1 hour 15 minutes (or less) but it's not a bad drive. It will be nice to see mom and dad. I need a break and this will be a nice one.
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 10, 2010, 05:09:30 PM: Then only one day of work and it's the weekend. Can't beat that with a stick
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 10, 2010, 05:11:05 PM: I did donate to the new "Freedom Park" they are trying to put together here. It will be a big area with memorials to all the different wars. I hope they get the funds quickly
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 10, 2010, 05:13:50 PM: I'm really tired. I think all this extra work and concern etc over the past 5 weeks helping get Ricky well and settled maybe taking a toll on me.
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Post by: Laura on November 10, 2010, 05:17:28 PM: I hope you have a nice day off tomorrow, Cillaliz. And you, too, TCB.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 10, 2010, 05:24:49 PM: BK, I'm not crazy about funerals either, but I wish I'd been in LA to go with you. It sounds quite beautiful.

I had another emergency afternoon: an email from one of the baritones singing with Rebecca Luker sent me a note saying he had the flu and couldn't sing tomorrow. I called Zak Stains and asked him if he would sing baritone instead of tenor if I couldn't find anyone and Zak agreed. Then I called my friend, also a friend of our DR Jose, Chris Carfizzi, whose brother Patrick is an opera singer, and asked him if he wanted to be on a recording tomorrow. By 4:30, I had sent an mp3 file of the baritone part of the song to Chris by email, then I called Zak and told him to go back to tenor, and at 6:00 he arrived here for a copy of the music and we visited for nearly an hour.

Since he left the apartment I've packed a final carton of a new shipment to Miami U Library, made tuna slad for lunch tomorrow and Friday, and now I have to get my music together for the next two days.

So, DR vixmom, I will tell E&T DRs DAW and Jason to get their butt cheeks back to HHW! I will also convey greetings to them from everyone.
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 10, 2010, 05:26:43 PM: I must say that the tuna salad is quite yummilicious. I had a sandwich for dinner. I have to take my meds now.

I'd kill for a slice of chocolate cake right now.
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Post by: Laura on November 10, 2010, 05:37:41 PM: I'm glad that all worked out for you, Elmore!
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Post by: elmore3003 on November 10, 2010, 05:44:50 PM: Quote from: Laura on November 10, 2010, 05:37:41 PM
I'm glad that all worked out for you, Elmore!

Thanks, DR Laura! Me too!
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Post by: George on November 10, 2010, 05:45:11 PM: Quote from: Michael S on November 10, 2010, 03:17:47 PM
Quote from: bk on November 10, 2010, 03:06:05 PM
Back from the funeral and a short visit to the house - the funeral was attended by at least five to six hundred people. Parking was madness, but we got there about five minutes after the service had begun. I'm not big on the service part, but Michelle's husband Steve spoke eloquently and wonderfully, with humor and warmth, Howard McGillan sung Ave Maria, and Reece Holland sang for good. There was a very long period where everyone took communion or whatever it is - the wafer thing - all five hundred people (well, not all). It was nice. Then I went and got the helper started and then went to Steve and Michelle's gorgeous Toluca Lake home. I didn't know that many people, but Michael Caprio was there (he worked at Varese most of the time I was there), and Joan Ryan. I was fine until I saw Steve - he hugged me and was so effusive about the work Michelle and I had done and I could literally not speak. I was there about fifteen minutes, then had to get back home to give Juliana A. Hansen a tape of her music.

I got misty eyed just reading about it.

Me, too. :'(
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Post by: Ginny on November 10, 2010, 05:46:31 PM: Quote from: TCB on November 10, 2010, 04:43:29 PM
Quote from: Ginny on November 10, 2010, 04:42:10 PM
Quote from: TCB on November 10, 2010, 04:34:00 PM
Is there anything good on TV on Wednesday night?

Miami University vs. Bowling Green State University on ESPN2 - watch for our niece on the Miami sideline!

Has the game already started?

Kick-off was 8pm, EST. Miami just scored a touchdown and I just caught a glimpse of Lauren - she's wearing a gray knit cap and is usually carrying the water bottle caddy.
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Post by: Ginny on November 10, 2010, 05:47:42 PM: Quote from: TCB on November 10, 2010, 05:00:26 PM
Quote from: Ginny on November 10, 2010, 04:42:10 PM
Quote from: TCB on November 10, 2010, 04:34:00 PM
Is there anything good on TV on Wednesday night?

Miami University vs. Bowling Green State University on ESPN2 - watch for our niece on the Miami sideline!

Hey! Did you know that Miami University was not in Florida?

There's a Miami t-shirt that says, "Miami was a University before Florida was a state."
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Post by: Ginny on November 10, 2010, 05:48:31 PM: DR Elmore - whew!

BTW, today I ordered 2 Central Pastry orange chiffon cakes to take to church on Sunday for coffee hour. We're celebrating Fr. Richard's Saturday birthday and that was his request. We'll also go to the Meadows for dinner on Saturday.
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Post by: George on November 10, 2010, 05:52:25 PM: And now, I'm off to usher for a tour of The Color Purple (http://www.washingtoncenter.org/upcoming-events/2010/11/10/the-color-purple.html). I've been waiting to see this...and I get to see it for free!

Be back later!
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Post by: TCB on November 10, 2010, 05:57:51 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on November 10, 2010, 05:02:29 PM
Quote from: TCB on November 10, 2010, 04:42:34 PM
I ordered myself a pizza tonight, to celebrate Veteran's Day tomorrow.

Yum! What's on it?

Pepperoni, spicy sausage, and olives
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Post by: TCB on November 10, 2010, 06:01:36 PM: Quote from: Ginny on November 10, 2010, 05:46:31 PM
Quote from: TCB on November 10, 2010, 04:43:29 PM
Quote from: Ginny on November 10, 2010, 04:42:10 PM
Quote from: TCB on November 10, 2010, 04:34:00 PM
Is there anything good on TV on Wednesday night?

Miami University vs. Bowling Green State University on ESPN2 - watch for our niece on the Miami sideline!

Has the game already started?

Kick-off was 8pm, EST. Miami just scored a touchdown and I just caught a glimpse of Lauren - she's wearing a gray knit cap and is usually carrying the water bottle caddy.

Is she on the Florida sidelines?
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Post by: Ginny on November 10, 2010, 06:02:56 PM: Quote from: TCB on November 10, 2010, 06:01:36 PM
Quote from: Ginny on November 10, 2010, 05:46:31 PM
Quote from: TCB on November 10, 2010, 04:43:29 PM
Quote from: Ginny on November 10, 2010, 04:42:10 PM
Quote from: TCB on November 10, 2010, 04:34:00 PM
Is there anything good on TV on Wednesday night?

Miami University vs. Bowling Green State University on ESPN2 - watch for our niece on the Miami sideline!

Has the game already started?

Kick-off was 8pm, EST. Miami just scored a touchdown and I just caught a glimpse of Lauren - she's wearing a gray knit cap and is usually carrying the water bottle caddy.

Is she on the Florida sidelines?

Something like that, DR TCB...
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Post by: Jennifer on November 10, 2010, 06:08:06 PM: Quote from: Jane on November 10, 2010, 01:08:47 PM
Quote from: Jennifer on November 10, 2010, 05:07:23 AM
Good news re: little Ricky.

Thanks for those who gave vibes. I am feeling almost good as new today. But boy was I scared last night. I guess the expired pills worked.

Great to hear. May I have one of those pills? I really don't need one as Tylenol is working fairly well if I keep taking it. I've had mild migraines with mild nausea on and off for over a week now. It seems to be worse in the early morning hours interrupting my sleep. My guess is my broken eye glasses and/or the new meds are causing it.

I'm sure you could probably get them. It's fiorinal.
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Post by: Jennifer on November 10, 2010, 06:10:59 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on November 10, 2010, 04:10:09 PM
Quote from: Jennifer on November 10, 2010, 11:00:01 AM
Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 10, 2010, 08:24:32 AM
Re: "Dancing With the Stars"

Does anyone think Bristol Palin's resilience has to do with the hopeful optimism that she seems to exude despite her personal, graceless clunkiness?

Or is she being propped up by the same sort of cabal that saw Taylor Hicks through to winning American Idol a few years back?

I really hope that she doesn't make it to the finals. She seems nice enough. But she really can't dance and I do not enjoy watching her dance. I don't even think she looks like she is having fun.

I honestly do not think that she will win. I mean how can she? It would be one thing if she wasn't quite as good but still fun and entertaining. But she's not.

I don't even find she seems hopeful. More like shocked that she's still around.

Kurt Warner wasn't that good either. I don't think she should win. But I'm kind of amused she's still there

I think some people are powervoting for the worst to try to get her to win.

I actually don't find it amusing. Maybe we'll be lucky and she'll get voted out this week. I think a lot of people will be mad if she gets in to the F3 over Kyle.
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Post by: Jennifer on November 10, 2010, 06:12:29 PM: Feel better DR Cillaliz!
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Post by: Jennifer on November 10, 2010, 06:13:08 PM: It was sort of weird driving tonight.

I won't say my head hurt today. but there was a slight headache sensation. And tonight driving I noticed all the blaring lights were bothering me a bit.
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Post by: Jennifer on November 10, 2010, 06:13:28 PM: I'm gonna go watch Survivor now.
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Post by: bk on November 10, 2010, 06:15:39 PM: Man, it feels like it's nine o'clock already. I did hear from my tape transfer guy who's coming by at eleven to drop off CDs of what's been transferred. He tells me that there's about ninety-nine minutes of stuff, but that probably includes pauses and all that jazz, so maybe eighty or eighty-five is more like it - I'll know as soon as I load them into iTunes. The original album on this title runs around thirty-five minutes, so I'm quite sure we've hit a little bonanza here, at least that's the hope. Since it's been out on CD before, the decision will be whether to just do an entirely new presentation in film order and not bother with the original LP presentation, or whether to include the original LP - I suppose if we have to go to two CDs we'll do it all.
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Post by: bk on November 10, 2010, 06:16:38 PM: Welcome eleven GUESTS.
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Post by: bk on November 10, 2010, 06:16:53 PM: I think I'll go do a quick jog even though it's quite chilly out.
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Post by: John G. on November 10, 2010, 06:19:54 PM: Quote from: JMK on November 10, 2010, 04:46:01 PM
TCB, your story reminds me of the LOOOOONG joke about the priest and rabbi who decide to have a contest about converting a bear to their religion. The joke goes on forever, but the punch line is the rabbi saying, "Next time, I won't start with the circumcision."
A cutting remark.
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Post by: Jane on November 10, 2010, 06:33:07 PM: Quote from: bk on November 10, 2010, 03:06:05 PM
Back from the funeral and a short visit to the house - the funeral was attended by at least five to six hundred people. Parking was madness, but we got there about five minutes after the service had begun. I'm not big on the service part, but Michelle's husband Steve spoke eloquently and wonderfully, with humor and warmth, Howard McGillan sung Ave Maria, and Reece Holland sang for good. There was a very long period where everyone took communion or whatever it is - the wafer thing - all five hundred people (well, not all). It was nice. Then I went and got the helper started and then went to Steve and Michelle's gorgeous Toluca Lake home. I didn't know that many people, but Michael Caprio was there (he worked at Varese most of the time I was there), and Joan Ryan. I was fine until I saw Steve - he hugged me and was so effusive about the work Michelle and I had done and I could literally not speak. I was there about fifteen minutes, then had to get back home to give Juliana A. Hansen a tape of her music.

This made me teary eyed. Again, I'm sorry for your loss of such a special person.
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Post by: Jane on November 10, 2010, 06:35:33 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on November 10, 2010, 04:02:21 PM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on November 10, 2010, 01:10:46 AM
And just to refresh everyone's memory, here's the itinerary from that HHW Eating and Walking Tour:

Start at Rockefeller Center.
Train down to Lower East Side.
-Economy Candy
-Katz's Delicatessen
-Russ & Daughters
-Kossar's Bialys
-The Doughnut Plant
Little Italy
-Ferrara Bakery & Cafe
-Italian Food Center
SoHo
-Animazing Gallery
-Broadway Panhandler
-Vintage New York
-MarieBelle Chocolate
-kid robot
-Morrison Hotel
-Vosges Haute Chocolate
-SoHo Apple Store (a.k.a. Bathroom Stop)
-Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream
-Sweet Melissa Patisserie
The West Village
-Jane
-The Burger Joint
-Porto Rico Coffee and Tea
-The Point
-Shopsin's
-Rocco's Pastry Shop
-Bruno Bakery
-Murray's Cheese
-Cones
-John's Pizzeria
-Condomania - I still remember making sure that DR vixter was quickly ushered by this storefront. ;)
-Magnolia Bakery
Chelsea
-Chocolate Bar
-Li-Lac Chocolates
-Mary's Off Jane Bakery
Chelsea Market
-Eleni's Cookies
-Fat Witch Brownies
-Ruthy's Bakery & Cafe
-Sarabeth's Bakery
-Chelsea Thai
-The Barking Zoo
-Billy's Bakery
Midtown/Theatre District
Columbus Circle
Upper West Side
-La Cocina

Sadly, La Cocina closed about two years ago.

Didn't we go to Fred and Skip's before La Cocina?

Is La Cocina the Mexican restaurant with the large room for large tables? If so we did go to DR FJL's first.
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Post by: Jane on November 10, 2010, 06:38:57 PM: Quote from: Jennifer on November 10, 2010, 06:13:08 PM
It was sort of weird driving tonight.

I won't say my head hurt today. but there was a slight headache sensation. And tonight driving I noticed all the blaring lights were bothering me a bit.

The night lights can't have helped.
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Post by: Jane on November 10, 2010, 06:43:41 PM: This afternoon I returned to physical therapy after a bit of a break. The therapist was very pleased with my improved self, thanks to fun in the sun & water Maui trip. He said I've done much better than most people with the same surgery & that I'm 90% improved. I was very excited hearing the 90% figure until I realized he was saying I have 10% left to go. Ten percent over what I have isn't all that great.
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Post by: FJL on November 10, 2010, 06:48:17 PM: BK - I didn't realize when I was in touch with you before this evening that you'd just gotten back from the funeral.

I'd been E&T today, so didn't realize the intensity of the day
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Post by: FJL on November 10, 2010, 06:50:28 PM: Better writing on the Country Music Awards than I recall on these awards shows
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Post by: Jane on November 10, 2010, 06:51:47 PM: Has anyone read THE ECHO MAKER by Richard Powers? It has been offered as a book choice along with MARCH by Brooks. So far I have avoided reading MARCH & am wondering if between the two I might prefer MARCH.
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Post by: bk on November 10, 2010, 06:59:21 PM: FJL no worries - I was just trying to be amusing but apparently that didn't come across, which could be because I'm trying to put Michelle into a loving place in my memory and just move on.
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 10, 2010, 07:00:21 PM: Vibes to Jennifer~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: Laura on November 10, 2010, 07:01:27 PM: I've watched a few of my old youtube videos of my kittens for this year. I hope they are all happy and doing well in their new homes.
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 10, 2010, 07:04:25 PM: DR Edi - last night you were talking about the cable company. I think the reason I'm really irritated is that it worked fine up until very recently, until my neighbor started doing his work....I don't really want to blame him, but I'm wondering if they've done something that has caused interference with the signal.

The guy who came out also irritated me because he clearly didn't want to do much to see what the problem was. He just changed the cord and said that would fix it. Oh, well. I'm going to have to call them back tomorrow and change it from Friday afternoon to another time. I've got two appointments scheduled and I'm not going to leave work for them
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 10, 2010, 07:04:57 PM: I hope so too, DR Laura, do you know if they've all been adopted? I think I would be afraid to ask
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 10, 2010, 07:05:20 PM: Comfort vibes to BK~~~~~~~~
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 10, 2010, 07:05:42 PM: Oh, let's get to the next page
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 10, 2010, 07:05:59 PM: I may sign off and go read one of my new books..
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 10, 2010, 07:06:12 PM: This should do it
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 10, 2010, 07:06:35 PM: page 6, my work is done here
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Post by: Ginny on November 10, 2010, 07:08:29 PM: Have a good day tomorrow, DR Cillaliz!
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Post by: Laura on November 10, 2010, 07:09:46 PM: Up until this batch, if they didn't get adopted from the bus they were placed in a Petsmart or Petco until they got adopted. I was assured they stayed until they got adopted. I never had any that were mean and unadoptable.
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Post by: Laura on November 10, 2010, 07:10:23 PM: I took these today to the bus. This weekend there is a big adoptathon, where the placement person feels sure they will go home.
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Post by: Laura on November 10, 2010, 07:10:52 PM: I am hoping kitten season is over for the year.
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Post by: Jane on November 10, 2010, 07:16:17 PM: Quote from: Laura on November 10, 2010, 07:10:23 PM
I took these today to the bus. This weekend there is a big adoptathon, where the placement person feels sure they will go home.

VIBES TO THEM AND ALL YOUR PAST FOSTER CATS & KITTENS!!!
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Post by: Michael on November 10, 2010, 07:18:35 PM: The Tony Awards are moving to the Beacon Theater next year. A 2900 seat theater as opposed to the 5900+ at the Radio City Musical. Maybe that will curtail the screaming and the whooping from the teenagers in the upper balconies to a dull roar
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Post by: Jane on November 10, 2010, 07:18:46 PM: FEEL BETTER VIBES FOR DR JENNIFER!!!
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Post by: Ginny on November 10, 2010, 07:30:40 PM: It has gotten so foggy in Bowling Green, OH, that it's hard to watch this football game on TV. Hope the players can see better on the field!
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Post by: Ginny on November 10, 2010, 07:36:32 PM: Tomorrow is going to be a long day here, getting ready for, then enjoying our family gathering. I'm going to sign off now and get some rest - 'night!
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Post by: vixmom on November 10, 2010, 07:50:16 PM: long day
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Post by: vixmom on November 10, 2010, 07:50:27 PM: (((BK))))
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Post by: Druxy on November 10, 2010, 08:20:34 PM: The talk at the Austin Network Mixer went well.

The audience asked some good questions, and I sold a lot of books.
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Post by: Druxy on November 10, 2010, 08:22:52 PM: Friday, Saturday and Sunday should be interesting.

I'll be signing at the Austin Comic Con.

Even with the Roger Corman connection, I'm not sure if that's the right venue for me.

But, we shall see....
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Post by: vixmom on November 10, 2010, 08:34:46 PM: Quote from: Druxy on November 10, 2010, 08:20:34 PM
The talk at the Austin Network Mixer went well.

The audience asked some good questions, and I sold a lot of books.

excellent news!

Any chance that you will come to NY?
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 10, 2010, 08:39:14 PM: Quote from: Laura on November 10, 2010, 07:09:46 PM
Up until this batch, if they didn't get adopted from the bus they were placed in a Petsmart or Petco until they got adopted. I was assured they stayed until they got adopted. I never had any that were mean and unadoptable.

That's good. I forgot you mentioned the bus was previously connected to Petsmart and Petco. That's really comforting. With your photos and videos, they are kind of part of the HHW family
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 10, 2010, 08:40:48 PM: Great news DR Druxy. Every time I see "I'll be signing..." I read it as "I'll be singing..." and have to go back and re-read.
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 10, 2010, 08:44:19 PM: And I thought I had a bad day....just think of the guy who placed the blasting caps in this job

http://photoblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2010/11/10/5443638-blasted-tower-falls-the-wrong-way-in-ohio?GT1=43001
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Post by: Cillaliz on November 10, 2010, 08:46:20 PM: So how do you stop a million hungry nematodes? This is one of those only in Iowa commercials...
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Post by: John G. on November 10, 2010, 08:54:51 PM: Long day. Night, all.
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Post by: bk on November 10, 2010, 09:13:14 PM: I'm quite engrossed in a motion picture on Blu and Ray but it's almost three hours long and I'll have to finish it on the 'morrow.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 10, 2010, 10:12:29 PM: Quote from: bk on November 10, 2010, 03:06:05 PM
Back from the funeral and a short visit to the house - the funeral was attended by at least five to six hundred people. Parking was madness, but we got there about five minutes after the service had begun. I'm not big on the service part, but Michelle's husband Steve spoke eloquently and wonderfully, with humor and warmth, Howard McGillan sung Ave Maria, and Reece Holland sang for good. There was a very long period where everyone took communion or whatever it is - the wafer thing - all five hundred people (well, not all). It was nice. Then I went and got the helper started and then went to Steve and Michelle's gorgeous Toluca Lake home. I didn't know that many people, but Michael Caprio was there (he worked at Varese most of the time I was there), and Joan Ryan. I was fine until I saw Steve - he hugged me and was so effusive about the work Michelle and I had done and I could literally not speak. I was there about fifteen minutes, then had to get back home to give Juliana A. Hansen a tape of her music.

I can't think of the proper response, comment or emoticon for my "reaction" to this... Except: Peace.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 10, 2010, 10:19:15 PM: So...

I had asked my parents to call me when they were getting close to the city so that I could meet them down at Port Authority as soon as their bus got in. Well... "Hi! We just drove through the Lincoln Tunnel. We'll be there in five minutes."

So, after jumping out of bed and scrambling to get ready, I made it down to Port Authority about 30 minutes later. Alas, by that time, they had already made their way over to Radio City Music Hall to pick up their tickets for the Christmas Spectacular. Luckily(?), since they somehow thought that Rockefeller Center was a couple of blocks north of Radio City - instead of right behind it - I was able to catch up with them right by MoMA.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 10, 2010, 10:21:54 PM: One of my cousins from the Philippines, Jessalyn, came along, so I walked them through the shops and restaurants in the underground Concourse of Rockefeller Center. And that's when my parents decided that they had already done enough(?) walking for the morning, so they grabbed a table and sat for a bit while I took Jessalyn on a whirlwind tour of Times Square.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 10, 2010, 10:24:13 PM: ...And then I found out that my parents had not bought me a ticket for the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular. However, it all worked out in the end, since I then got a call from a friend saying he had an extra ticket for the matinee of Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown. So, around 1:30, I made sure they got in the proper line at Radio City, and I headed to The Belasco.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 10, 2010, 10:29:41 PM: As for Women On The Verge..., well... It's not a truly bad show. It's not a truly good show. It's a mess. A hot mess. A muy caliente mess. There's a lot of talent on that stage - and a lot of moving scenery. Perhaps there's too much moving scenery.

I liked the score, but I really loved the band and orchestrations!

And that's my review(?) of WOtVoaNB.

*I also believed I spied DR Julie in the audience, but since I had to run off to catch up with my parents...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 10, 2010, 10:31:31 PM: OH!

There was an "official" looking gentleman in the lobby of The Belasco who mentioned a very interesting tidbit about the production. -And since I'm pretty sure he probably did not mean to share that tidbit publicly, well... We shall see. ;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 10, 2010, 10:34:04 PM: My cousin, Christine, had also joined my parents by that time, and she took them on a tour of the Fox News studios - her husband in a camera man there. And while they were walking through the halls, my mom spied Glenn Beck. And, yes, she had a picture taken with him.

??? ??? ??? ???

*Even she admitted that she's never watched his show, just that she knew who he was. -Of course, she told him she watches him every day. ::)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 10, 2010, 10:39:00 PM: To wrap up their day, I took my parents down to Chelsea to meet the folks from the SOUVLAKI GR (http://www.souvlakigr.com/) truck. Abby, one of the owners, treated my parents and cousins to a light dinner: chicken and pork souvlaki and some bifteki. Then after a brief walk-thru of The Limelight Marketplace (http://limelightmarketplace.com/), we took the C train back up to Port Authority where they boarded a bus back to Atlantic City.

Whew! :)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 10, 2010, 10:44:58 PM: And then I headed back to Carnegie Hall tonight for a performance by violinist, Robert McDuffie, and The Venice Baroque Orchestra. The first half of the concert consisted of Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons". The second half of the NYC Premiere of "The American Four Seasons" by Philip Glass.

In short, it was a great concert. Not only was the Music wonderful, but it was also great witnessing the rapport between all the players. Robert McDuffie is touring this "Seasons Project" right now, and it was very easy to see that they've become a very tight-knit group.

And as an added bonus, Philip Glass, himself, was in attendance, and took part in the very well-deserved lengthy standing ovation.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 10, 2010, 10:47:31 PM: (http://www.fulbright.org/~fulbrigh/sites/default/files/Philip_Glass.jpg)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 10, 2010, 10:48:40 PM: Quote from: JMK on November 10, 2010, 09:49:02 AM
Oy, I've had a needlessly stressful last few hours. Weeks ago I was madly throwing old files away in a (vain) attempt to get this new house cleaned up. Yesterday I started having the nagging pit in the stomach feeling that I had thrown away a very important document pertaining to our oil tank decommissioning at the old house. I spent all of this morning looking for it to no avail. I knew our realtor had made a copy, so I left a message for him, and I called the Oregon DEQ and left a message for them. Well, I just looked inside one of the hundreds of closets ( ;) ) in this house and found my file box with the info in it. Whew.

Whew!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 10, 2010, 10:49:16 PM: Moué Moué?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 10, 2010, 10:50:50 PM: Quote from: Matthew on November 10, 2010, 07:10:38 AM
DR Elmore - it's possible I may be part of a production of The Most Happy Fella next year and because of house size, we may end up using the two piano arrangement. What do you know about it? And/or, what are your feelings about it?

I love the score, it's one of my favorites.

And speaking of two-piano arrangements - Isn't there one available for Barnum too?

*I also really like the one for I Do! I Do!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 10, 2010, 10:51:31 PM: Quote from: Jrand60 on November 10, 2010, 07:39:08 AM
Quote from: Ben on November 10, 2010, 05:22:07 AM
I use the Post Office Zip Code search site frequently in my daily work and I've had that same problem. The zip code is correct but for some reason it doesn't appear in the Zip Code database AT THE POST OFFICE. I would think a company knows their zip code

And today - when I brought additional information AND a telephone number - the SAME GIRL was able to use the zip code on the package!

"A hundred million miracles..."
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 10, 2010, 10:54:01 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on November 10, 2010, 04:02:21 PM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on November 10, 2010, 01:10:46 AM
And just to refresh everyone's memory, here's the itinerary from that HHW Eating and Walking Tour:

Start at Rockefeller Center.
Train down to Lower East Side.
-Economy Candy
-Katz's Delicatessen
-Russ & Daughters
-Kossar's Bialys
<<<<<<<

>>>>>>>
Midtown/Theatre District
Columbus Circle
Upper West Side
-La Cocina

Sadly, La Cocina closed about two years ago.

Didn't we go to Fred and Skip's before La Cocina?

Oh, DUH! -That's what I get for posting at 5:10 in the morning. Thank You, DR Cillaliz for "augmenting" my memory.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 10, 2010, 10:55:18 PM: Quote from: JMK on November 10, 2010, 04:04:59 PM
BTW, the first day's Kaufman was not me, as his first name is different than mine and his last name is spelled incorrectly. ;)

However, I've met that Kaufman.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 10, 2010, 10:57:39 PM: Quote from: elmore3003 on November 10, 2010, 05:24:49 PM
I had another emergency afternoon: an email from one of the baritones singing with Rebecca Luker sent me a note saying he had the flu and couldn't sing tomorrow. I called Zak Stains and asked him if he would sing baritone instead of tenor if I couldn't find anyone and Zak agreed. Then I called my friend, also a friend of our DR Jose, Chris Carfizzi, whose brother Patrick is an opera singer, and asked him if he wanted to be on a recording tomorrow. By 4:30, I had sent an mp3 file of the baritone part of the song to Chris by email, then I called Zak and told him to go back to tenor, and at 6:00 he arrived here for a copy of the music and we visited for nearly an hour.

DR elmore - YAY for Chris! -At first, I thought you were going to say that you got Patrick!

What time will you be finishing up tomorrow? Maybe I could catch you guys on the way out.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 10, 2010, 11:01:34 PM: Oh!

Next To Normal will be closing January 16th. Looks like it's going to be a pretty "empty" February on Broadway again.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 10, 2010, 11:04:37 PM: Quote from: Michael S on November 10, 2010, 07:18:35 PM
The Tony Awards are moving to the Beacon Theater next year. A 2900 seat theater as opposed to the 5900+ at the Radio City Musical. Maybe that will curtail the screaming and the whooping from the teenagers in the upper balconies to a dull roar

I'm just wondering about the logistics of bussing the casts back and forth from their theaters for their performance segments. And I'm also trying to remember if the Beacon has a working, occupy-able pit. Hmmm... ???
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Post by: JoseSPiano on November 10, 2010, 11:05:35 PM: And now...

Well...

I'm tired.

I'm sleepy.

So...

Goodnight.
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Post by: George on November 10, 2010, 11:31:26 PM: Quote from: bk on November 10, 2010, 06:16:53 PM
I think I'll go do a quick jog even though it's quite chilly out.

I just got home from ushering for The Color Purple and there was ice on my windshield after the show! It was cold!
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Post by: bk on November 10, 2010, 11:39:42 PM: Very good news here in the City of Studio as regards the next Kritzerland release - the original album (which has been issued twice on CD) is quite weird - out of film sequence a little, and then all the music is literally from the second half of the film. We've got it all - every cue from beginning to end including some cues that didn't make the film. This will now become a 2 CD release and I think people will go ape over it - in fact, I predict an immediate sellout. In fact, I may see about upping this to 1200 to 1500 units. It's absolutely fantastic music, a beloved score, and we've got bonus tracks, too.
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Post by: George on November 10, 2010, 11:52:54 PM: Quote from: bk on November 10, 2010, 11:39:42 PM
Very good news here in the City of Studio as regards the next Kritzerland release - the original album (which has been issued twice on CD) is quite weird - out of film sequence a little, and then all the music is literally from the second half of the film. We've got it all - every cue from beginning to end including some cues that didn't make the film. This will now become a 2 CD release and I think people will go ape over it - in fact, I predict an immediate sellout. In fact, I may see about upping this to 1200 to 1500 units. It's absolutely fantastic music, a beloved score, and we've got bonus tracks, too.

Nice...can't wait to find out what it is! :D
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Post by: George on November 10, 2010, 11:53:37 PM: Quote from: Michael S on November 10, 2010, 07:18:35 PM
The Tony Awards are moving to the Beacon Theater next year. A 2900 seat theater as opposed to the 5900+ at the Radio City Musical. Maybe that will curtail the screaming and the whooping from the teenagers in the upper balconies to a dull roar

One can only hope.

;)
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Post by: George on November 10, 2010, 11:54:26 PM: Quote from: Druxy on November 10, 2010, 08:20:34 PM
The talk at the Austin Network Mixer went well.

The audience asked some good questions, and I sold a lot of books.

Congrats, Druxy!