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Title: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: bk on December 16, 2010, 12:00:59 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were roasting on an open fire, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're currently roasting on an open fire and will soon be on a bun with bacon and cheese.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: bk on December 16, 2010, 12:01:49 AM
And the word of the day is: PROSOPOGRAPHY!
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Michael on December 16, 2010, 03:05:52 AM
I hope that everyone that needs health vibes today gets what they need.
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Post by: Michael on December 16, 2010, 03:22:15 AM
tod

bette davis
60's: Whatever Happened To Baby Jane
Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte

50's
All About Eve

40's
Corn Is Green

Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Michael on December 16, 2010, 03:25:40 AM
Henry Fonda

Once Upon a Time in the West
12 Angry Men
That Lady Eve
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 16, 2010, 05:00:00 AM
Good morning, all! Since my mood over not being paid yet and being $74 overdrawn is nothing but murderous rage, I'm sure my spirits are doing nothing to rid my system of this damned cold. Adjectives I could use to describe myself at the moment all all in the "pathetic and sickly" range. I'm sleeping poorly, and it's a very restless sleep.

Last night, sometime between midnight and 6:30 I took off my glasses - why was I wearing them is the other concern - and set them down in a different location. Since I'm blind without them, I went through a complete state of panic when I got up this morning and couldn't locate them. I crawled under the bed, took all the dressing off the bed wondering if I'd gone to bed with them on. It was only by luck that I found them in a completely different area of my apartment while I was weighing the pros and cons of staying home today or wandering about wearing  prescription glasses over 2 years old.

So, enough of my misery. I've got a morning of the McGlinn estate, pulling scores and vocal scores for items already purchased by the Library of Congress. Then an afternoon of edits with Mr Skip Kennon. Following that, I will wander back here in hopes that the missing check is in the post.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: elmore3003 on December 16, 2010, 05:02:37 AM
I'm playing this in an attempt to pick up my spirits. I love the Paragon Ragtme Orchestra but their director Rick Benjamin has pathetic taste in hiring sopranos, who are some of the worst singers I've ever heard. I don't know the lady singing on this one may be, but I'm sure she paid him for the opportunity to record. Since his lady soloists on most of the albums stink, I sometimes question his taste in singers.

As for this recording, most of the tracks are band only, and the Paragon Ragtie Orchestra plays vintage charts published for "Hotel Orchestras" of 11 or so players - flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, drums, piano and string quintet - with good tempi. great flair and elan. This recording has wonderful things like the 1903 medley from BABES IN TOYLAND for small orchestra, but I also like the variations on "O Tannenbaum" and the ragtime "Waltz of the Flowers" from "Nutcracker Rag."

I'm skipping the tracks with the dreadful soprano.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: KevinH on December 16, 2010, 05:07:07 AM
Good morning.  I have to get ready for my doctor's appointment.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: KevinH on December 16, 2010, 05:08:26 AM
DR elmore--hope the rest of your day is better than the beginning!
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on December 16, 2010, 05:16:59 AM
And the word of the day is: PROSOPOGRAPHY!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  ROTHSCHILD AND SONS
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Druxy on December 16, 2010, 05:23:36 AM
TOD:

Bette Davis

THE LETTER
THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER
ALL ABOUT EVE


Henry Fonda

TWELVE ANGRY MEN
MISTER ROBERTS
THE TIN STAR

ON GOLDEN POND
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Jrand73 on December 16, 2010, 05:40:51 AM
Interview vibes for CRAIG!

Feel better vibes for DR BEN.

Surgery vibes for the Son of the Monarch Scientist.

Envelope & Package & Refund Vibes for Mr BK
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Jrand73 on December 16, 2010, 05:41:45 AM
We had more snow and ice and I do not know if we will be opening on time this morning, or if we will be delayed.  I shall await a phone call from my sister.

She was scheduled to work on Sunday, and she closed the store.

I am scheduled to work today.  My guess is - REGULAR HOURS.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: elmore3003 on December 16, 2010, 05:42:03 AM
Interview vibes for CRAIG!

Feel better vibes for DR BEN.

Surgery vibes for the Son of the Monarch Scientist.

Envelope & Package & Refund Vibes for Mr BK

I'll drink to all that!
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Jrand73 on December 16, 2010, 05:44:02 AM
I like just about ALL Bette Davis movies - but not a LOT of them in a row!

ALL ABOUT EVE
MARKED WOMAN
DEAD RINGER

I like Henry Fonda - but the same - I can't watch a lot of his movies in a row, there's a sameness to him that bugs me.  I can't say I have a favorite.....but I do like ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Jrand73 on December 16, 2010, 06:00:09 AM
Two hour delay.....so I don't need to go in until noon, which is nice.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Ginny on December 16, 2010, 06:16:58 AM
Thursday morning greetings!  The weather forecasters called this one right and it's snowing heavily here in SW Ohio this morning.  No word on tonight's dinner with the grantwriters yet...
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Jennifer on December 16, 2010, 06:25:06 AM
Quote
Nightline just had a show about how being cold can make you lose weight.

Then I should be really skinny! ;)
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: John G. on December 16, 2010, 06:30:32 AM
Interview vibes for CRAIG!

Feel better vibes for DR BEN.

Surgery vibes for the Son of the Monarch Scientist.

Envelope & Package & Refund Vibes for Mr BK

I'll drink to all that!
Me, too.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: John G. on December 16, 2010, 06:46:26 AM
TOD:

Bette Davis:

All About Eve
The Whales of August
The Letter
Thank Your Lucky Stars

Henry Fonda:

The Lady Eve
You Only Live Once (but seen as a comedy, not the melodrama the director intended)
There Was a Crooked Man ...

And together: Jezebel
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Kerry on December 16, 2010, 07:00:35 AM
All the vibes for all of us-- and step on it!
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Laura on December 16, 2010, 07:09:50 AM
Good morning, Kerry! See you this afternoon.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: John G. on December 16, 2010, 07:26:18 AM
All the vibes for all of us-- and step on it!
And God vibe us, everyone!
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: bk on December 16, 2010, 08:11:17 AM
I'm up, I'm up - earlier than I'd hoped, but up I am and I shall greet the day with aplomb.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: MBarnum on December 16, 2010, 08:22:13 AM
TOD:

Bette Davis:

THE  STAR (1952)
STORM CENTER (1956)

Henry Fonda:

THE MAD MISS MANTON (1938)
THE LADY EVE (1941)
YOURS, MINE, AND OURS (1968)
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Matthew on December 16, 2010, 08:44:39 AM
I'm up, I'm up - earlier than I'd hoped, but up I am and I shall greet the day with aplomb.

I prefer to meet the day with a peach
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: MBarnum on December 16, 2010, 08:55:43 AM
This March 2011 release makes me very happy!

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81k7O6Os8KL._AA1500_.jpg)
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Ginny on December 16, 2010, 08:55:57 AM
Whew!  Tonight's grantwriter dinner is being rescheduled - let the cocooning begin!
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: bk on December 16, 2010, 08:59:54 AM
Happy to say we are fully cast for the January Gardenia show - Zachary Ford, Juliana Hansen, Kim Huber, Damon Kirsche, and Alet Taylor, with special guest star Millicent Martin.  The show is called The Stephen Sondheim Albums.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: td on December 16, 2010, 09:44:16 AM
I am leaving with the EMS for the emergency room:  mum has a possible blood clot  which must needs be looked at immediately, the doctor has ordered a Doppler.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Laura on December 16, 2010, 09:46:37 AM
Yikes! Vibes to Mum!
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Post by: Ginny on December 16, 2010, 09:51:08 AM
Vibes to DR td's Mum - been there, it's no fun!
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: JMK on December 16, 2010, 09:51:54 AM
Vibes for TD's mom.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: JMK on December 16, 2010, 09:52:23 AM
Chocolate Lovers:  Today's ebates daily double is 15% cashback at Ghirardelli!
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 16, 2010, 09:59:08 AM
Good Morning! Good Afternoon!

I'm up, I'm up... And I'm catching up on things.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 16, 2010, 09:59:32 AM
~~~~~VIBES FOR DR TD'S MUM~~~~~
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: elmore3003 on December 16, 2010, 10:01:43 AM
I've just spoken to DR Ben. The doctors have decided to do nothing about draining the abscess after looking at x-rays and such. Ben says he feels better today and he is going onto a liquiddiet. If this goes well, they may try solid foods tomorrow. He remains on his antibiotic IV. There is talk that he will be released on Saturday or Sunday if things continue to progress.

I am at Toyland, feeling like crud, waiting to see Mr Skip Kennon, and wanting to kill the persons currently in control of my financial state. I did have a couple of productive hours at the McGlinnventory and we've now pulled most of what the estate owed to the LoC.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 16, 2010, 10:03:14 AM
As for the Topic of the Day...

Bette Davis: "Now, Voyager"
Henry Fonda: "On Golden Pond"
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Laura on December 16, 2010, 10:05:21 AM
Thanks for the Ben update. I hope you feel better, too, Elmore.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 16, 2010, 10:06:10 AM
Apparently, Richmond, VA, is dealing with a bit of snow and sleet and ice today.  Lots of closings and cancellations. I'm guessing my parents will use the home-bound time to finish up their Christmas decorations. -Although, I suspect they finished all of their decking and trimming last week. ;)
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 16, 2010, 10:07:08 AM
And speaking of Donny Osmond, here is DR Rodzinski's latest column...

THE LEADING MEN: Donny Osmond Back on Broadway (http://www.playbill.com/celebritybuzz/article/145878-THE-LEADING-MEN-Donny-Osmond-Back-on-Broadway/pg1)
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 16, 2010, 10:17:17 AM
DR elmore - I think you need to drop by a location of New York Sports Club and ask them for a Day Pass - or at the very least, a 10-minute pass. It sounds like you need to hit a punching bag a few times. Or maybe just a cookie and a cup of hot chocolate from City Bakery. ;)
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Jane on December 16, 2010, 10:17:19 AM
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Nightline just had a show about how being cold can make you lose weight.

Then I should be really skinny! ;)

I find that curious since I believe the body tends to add weight for the winter to keep you warm.  I know around October I had to fight extra cravings, something I never experienced living in So. California.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Jane on December 16, 2010, 10:20:26 AM
Oh DR td, MEGA VIBES FOR YOUR MUM & YOU!!!!!

VIBES MISS MOLLY WILL BE OK WHILE SHE WAITS FOR YOUR RETURN!!!![/b]
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Jane on December 16, 2010, 10:21:29 AM
Thanks for the Ben update. I hope you feel better, too, Elmore.

DITTO!

CONTINUED VIBES FOR DR BEN!!!
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 16, 2010, 10:22:34 AM
Quote
Nightline just had a show about how being cold can make you lose weight.

Then I should be really skinny! ;)

I find that curious since I believe the body tends to add weight for the winter to keep you warm.  I know around October I had to fight extra cravings, something I never experienced living in So. California.

I had always heard that you burn more calories in cold weather due to your body generating it's own heat to keep you warm. -Subsequently, exercising in colder weather burns more calories too. ???
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 16, 2010, 10:23:52 AM
R.I.P. Blake Edwards (http://voices.washingtonpost.com/celebritology/2010/12/blake_edwards_dead_at_88.html)
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Jennifer on December 16, 2010, 10:25:17 AM
Vibes for DR td's mom! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Jennifer on December 16, 2010, 10:25:49 AM
I finally got last Sunday's DEXTER finale. So I will watch that tonight.  And I have yesterday's TOP CHEF allstars.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Jennifer on December 16, 2010, 10:27:05 AM
DR Jane I also think that people eat more in the winter. You can't be as active.  And there is a lot of holiday cooking to eat.

But maybe some people are too cold too eat!
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Jennifer on December 16, 2010, 10:27:25 AM
Continued vibes for DR Ben! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: George on December 16, 2010, 11:43:22 AM
Happy to say we are fully cast for the January Gardenia show - Zachary Ford, Juliana Hansen, Kim Huber, Damon Kirsche, and Alet Taylor, with special guest star Millicent Martin.  The show is called The Stephen Sondheim Albums.

Nice!

Again...wishing you could record these. :)
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: George on December 16, 2010, 11:44:11 AM
I am leaving with the EMS for the emergency room:  mum has a possible blood clot  which must needs be looked at immediately, the doctor has ordered a Doppler.

~~~Vibes for DR TD's Mom!!~~~
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: George on December 16, 2010, 11:47:39 AM
R.I.P. Blake Edwards (http://voices.washingtonpost.com/celebritology/2010/12/blake_edwards_dead_at_88.html)

I just read that on Comcast's website (http://www.comcast.net/articles/entertainment-movies/20101216/US.Obit.Blake.Edwards/). :'(
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Ginny on December 16, 2010, 11:58:34 AM
Vibes to DR Ben for continuing improvement!
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Post by: Matthew on December 16, 2010, 12:07:13 PM
Anyone want to start a pool? (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/145919-Spider-Man-Turn-Off-the-Dark-Delays-Opening-Again) 
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: George on December 16, 2010, 12:09:24 PM
Anyone want to start a pool? (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/145919-Spider-Man-Turn-Off-the-Dark-Delays-Opening-Again) 

Is this show really going to happen?? :-X
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Edisaurus on December 16, 2010, 12:27:36 PM
Vibes to mom of TD; hope everything is OK!
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Post by: Edisaurus on December 16, 2010, 12:28:18 PM
And more vibes to Ben; I'm glad you're feeling a bit better. Thank you, Elmore, for keeping us updated!
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Post by: Edisaurus on December 16, 2010, 12:31:37 PM
RIP Blake Edwards. The "director" of the Mercer documentary had about 10 minutes to interview him before he started giving out and spent most of the interview asking him questions about whether he had points in TIFFANYS. Blake didn't even know what that meant so the "director" had to explain it to him. There were so many things Mercer related he could have asked during that time; one of the many squandered opportunities on that film.

Give the state of his health at that point, I'm surprised that he was with us as long as he was.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Edisaurus on December 16, 2010, 12:32:29 PM
We also lost one of our JEWS AND BASEBALL interviewees, Bob Feller. :-(

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/16/sports/baseball/16feller.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=%22bob+feller%22&st=cse
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: elmore3003 on December 16, 2010, 01:20:32 PM
Thanks for the Ben update. I hope you feel better, too, Elmore.

I will feel better when that damned check arrives, DR Laura, or I see the person who's not sent it dead. Perhaps my good spirits over either occurrence will help cure my cold?
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: John G. on December 16, 2010, 02:30:10 PM
I am leaving with the EMS for the emergency room:  mum has a possible blood clot  which must needs be looked at immediately, the doctor has ordered a Doppler.
Prayers and vibes.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Ginny on December 16, 2010, 02:31:36 PM
Just finished a batch of cut-out shortbread Christmas cookies that I will freeze for about a week and decorate just in time for the big holiday weekend.  I discovered that I'm very low in the strength required to knead all the flour into the dough.  Do you suppose I could use the bread machine to do it for me?  Calling DR Jose...
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: John G. on December 16, 2010, 02:31:56 PM
I finally got last Sunday's DEXTER finale. So I will watch that tonight.  And I have yesterday's TOP CHEF allstars.
Can't wait for the season to appear on DVD, so I can watch it all.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: John G. on December 16, 2010, 02:32:56 PM
Just finished a batch of cut-out shortbread Christmas cookies that I will freeze for about a week and decorate just in time for the big holiday weekend.  I discovered that I'm very low in the strength required to knead all the flour into the dough.  Do you suppose I could use the bread machine to do it for me?  Calling DR Jose...

Do you have a stand mixer?
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: John G. on December 16, 2010, 02:35:13 PM
Anyone want to start a pool? (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/145919-Spider-Man-Turn-Off-the-Dark-Delays-Opening-Again) 
March 24. But the reviewers may have weighed in already by then.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: John G. on December 16, 2010, 02:37:07 PM
Thanks, Elmore, for the updates on Ben. I've been on a liquid diet before. Not fun.
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Post by: Ginny on December 16, 2010, 02:38:48 PM
Just finished a batch of cut-out shortbread Christmas cookies that I will freeze for about a week and decorate just in time for the big holiday weekend.  I discovered that I'm very low in the strength required to knead all the flour into the dough.  Do you suppose I could use the bread machine to do it for me?  Calling DR Jose...

Do you have a stand mixer?

No, but we live about an hour away from Greenville, OH, home of KitchenAid.  I've been looking for an excuse to go there...
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 16, 2010, 02:51:42 PM
* * * * *  Continued Vibes for DR Ben  * * * * *
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 16, 2010, 02:53:11 PM
* * * * *  Continued Recovery Vibes for DR Michael S.  * * * * *
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 16, 2010, 02:54:26 PM
! ! ! ! !  Interview Vibes for DR Jane's DS Craig ! ! ! ! !
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 16, 2010, 02:55:54 PM
* * * * *  Surgery Vibes for the Son of DR Laura's Monarch Scientist  * * * * *
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 16, 2010, 03:08:14 PM
I had a run of bad luck today.  First, I overslept (well, slept later than I usually do on days off.)  Then I broke the lid of a glass pumpkin jar that I've had for about 25 years.  Then as I was assembling a bar stool, I got a cut on the back of my hand on the sharp edges of the swivel part (the very part that the instructions stresses about its very sharp edges.)  Then when I finished with the bar stool, it wobbled. 

Then I went out to run some errands.  As I left it was lightly flurrying.  But by the time I hit the main highway, my car was fishtailing and the anti-skid breaks kept kicking in.  I decided to cut my errand run short and just head to a nearby Wal-Mart.  I shouldn't have bothered--they had nothing that I had on my list.

Right now I'm burning a couple of candles to hopefully chase out the evil spirits.  I hope I don't wind up burning down the house...
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Post by: Laura on December 16, 2010, 03:11:25 PM
Be careful, Dan (the Man)!
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 16, 2010, 03:14:55 PM
TOD:

Bette Davis:
ALL ABOUT EVE
THE LETTER
THE LITTLE FOXES
NOW, VOYAGER
THE CATERED AFFAIR

Henry Fonda:
THE LADY EVE
THE GRAPES OF WRATH
12 ANGRY MEN
MISTER ROBERTS
THE OX-BOW INCIDENT

Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 16, 2010, 03:16:42 PM
I'm being careful, DR Laura--I'm just burning votive candles.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 16, 2010, 03:20:48 PM
Hmmm...I wonder if DR Ginny is getting herself a Kitchen-Aid mixer.  I would love to have one but I dont have the counter space to keep it out or the storage space to put it away.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: bk on December 16, 2010, 03:25:16 PM
Back from a wonderful lunch with the best pastrami sandwich I've ever eaten.  Got a couple more titles in the works for Kritzerland, too, so that was good.  I took some sheet music to be Xeroxed (probably not ready until the morning), and I have to now make CDRs for our cast so they can come get them tomorrow.  Also, some of one of the releases is coming up for me to hear, so I'll be able to approve half that album by tonight - so things are moving right along.  And the phantom package finally arrived.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: MBarnum on December 16, 2010, 03:26:47 PM
DR Dan(the)Man, sounds like you should have stayed in bed!
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Post by: Jane on December 16, 2010, 03:30:22 PM
! ! ! ! !  Interview Vibes for DR Jane's DS Craig ! ! ! ! !

Thank you.  His suit has been cleaned, he has new shoes, and today he got a haircut.  Now all he needs his good weather for the drive there and to really connect with the person doing the interview.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Jane on December 16, 2010, 03:32:23 PM
I'm being careful, DR Laura--I'm just burning votive candles.

After the day you had, still be careful.  I'm glad you made it home safely, now stay safe. ;)
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Post by: MBarnum on December 16, 2010, 03:33:22 PM
You know, Blake Ewards was a darned good looking leading man back in the 1940s, before he started producing and directing....I loved him in 1944's STRANGLER OF THE SWAMP...of course it is movies like that which might have made him decide to give up acting.

(that's Blake in the middle)

(http://terrororstralis.com/sheena/irish/TV/drake06.jpg)
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: MBarnum on December 16, 2010, 03:33:47 PM
Mega healthy vibes for DR Ben and DR TD's mum!
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: TCB on December 16, 2010, 03:34:18 PM
TOD:

Bette Davis:

THE  STAR (1952)
STORM CENTER (1956)

Henry Fonda:

THE MAD MISS MANTON (1938)
THE LADY EVE (1941)
YOURS, MINE, AND OURS (1968)

MBarnum, you are one of a kind!
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 16, 2010, 03:35:42 PM
Last night I posted a joke  link to a video  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gma5IUNMTn0) by one Klaus Nomi, a performance artist/new wave rocker from the early 80's.  At first I thought the video was a hoot.  But then I as I looked at more of his videos and recalled more about his career (cut short by AIDS), I began to appreciate his talent and performances.  As a birthday gift to myself, I'm ordering this dvd that covers his career:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/WandaDuck/nomi.jpg) (http://www.amazon.com/Nomi-Song-Klaus-Odyssey/dp/B00096S43U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1292540948&sr=8-2)

He was the Lady Gaga of the 80's.  It will only be a matter of time before GLEE does a show based on his music.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: TCB on December 16, 2010, 03:39:02 PM
I am leaving with the EMS for the emergency room:  mum has a possible blood clot  which must needs be looked at immediately, the doctor has ordered a Doppler.

Health vibes to td's Mum!


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 16, 2010, 03:40:34 PM
! ! ! ! !  Interview Vibes for DR Jane's DS Craig ! ! ! ! !

Thank you.  His suit has been cleaned, he has new shoes, and today he got a haircut.  Now all he needs his good weather for the drive there and to really connect with the person doing the interview.

I wonder if it would help if you made some cookies or brownies for Craig to take for the interviewer.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Dan (the Man) on December 16, 2010, 03:41:27 PM
* * * * *  Health Vibes for DR td's Mom  * * * * *
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: TCB on December 16, 2010, 03:43:32 PM
I've just spoken to DR Ben. The doctors have decided to do nothing about draining the abscess after looking at x-rays and such. Ben says he feels better today and he is going onto a liquiddiet. If this goes well, they may try solid foods tomorrow. He remains on his antibiotic IV. There is talk that he will be released on Saturday or Sunday if things continue to progress.

I am at Toyland, feeling like crud, waiting to see Mr Skip Kennon, and wanting to kill the persons currently in control of my financial state. I did have a couple of productive hours at the McGlinnventory and we've now pulled most of what the estate owed to the LoC.


Stupid Question Time:  If the McGlinn estate is the one that hasn't paid you; then why are you continuing to do the work for the estate?
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: elmore3003 on December 16, 2010, 03:44:36 PM
TOD:

Bette Davis:

THE  STAR (1952)
STORM CENTER (1956)

Henry Fonda:

THE MAD MISS MANTON (1938)
THE LADY EVE (1941)
YOURS, MINE, AND OURS (1968)

MBarnum, you are one of a kind!

I believe the mould was broken at popular request.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: elmore3003 on December 16, 2010, 03:45:36 PM
Cranberries!

!!!! Page 4 !!!!
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Jrand73 on December 16, 2010, 03:46:53 PM
Vibes for the Mother of DR td.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 16, 2010, 03:47:16 PM
Sorry to hear about Mr Blake Edwards.....
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 16, 2010, 03:47:53 PM
Suddenly, I Am Not Feeling So Well.....

But I Don't Think It Is Anything Serious.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: elmore3003 on December 16, 2010, 03:48:24 PM
I've just spoken to DR Ben. The doctors have decided to do nothing about draining the abscess after looking at x-rays and such. Ben says he feels better today and he is going onto a liquiddiet. If this goes well, they may try solid foods tomorrow. He remains on his antibiotic IV. There is talk that he will be released on Saturday or Sunday if things continue to progress.

I am at Toyland, feeling like crud, waiting to see Mr Skip Kennon, and wanting to kill the persons currently in control of my financial state. I did have a couple of productive hours at the McGlinnventory and we've now pulled most of what the estate owed to the LoC.


Stupid Question Time:  If the McGlinn estate is the one that hasn't paid you; then why are you continuing to do the work for the estate?

The payment system is complicated because some of my work is paid by a foundation, which is the erratic payer covering my work on the recordings, and some is paid by by the estate for inventory and other jobs to facilitate closing the estate down. The estate will close down on Dec 31, and I'm finishing that because I was one of the heirs and because McGlinn was once a very god friend. The question is whether I continue with the foundation once the McGlinn estate is settled.

The person handling the foundation's payments is erratic and I never know when payment will arrive.

I hope that clarifies some of the issue.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Jane on December 16, 2010, 03:53:33 PM
TOD:

Bette Davis:

THE  STAR (1952)
STORM CENTER (1956)

Henry Fonda:

THE MAD MISS MANTON (1938)
THE LADY EVE (1941)
YOURS, MINE, AND OURS (1968)

MBarnum, you are one of a kind!

I absolutely love THE MAD MISS MANTON & it is my favorite Henry Fonda movie as well as my favorite Barbara Stanwyck film.  I enjoyed them both in THE LADY EVE.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Jane on December 16, 2010, 03:54:08 PM
! ! ! ! !  Interview Vibes for DR Jane's DS Craig ! ! ! ! !

Thank you.  His suit has been cleaned, he has new shoes, and today he got a haircut.  Now all he needs his good weather for the drive there and to really connect with the person doing the interview.

I wonder if it would help if you made some cookies or brownies for Craig to take for the interviewer.

LOL. 
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Jane on December 16, 2010, 03:55:36 PM
DR Jrand I hope you feel better soon.
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Post by: Jane on December 16, 2010, 03:59:38 PM
DR John G. thank you for the Tennessee Jam Cake recipe.  I think it might be somewhat difficult with my shoulder hurting as it does.  I'm going to save it for another day.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Ben on December 16, 2010, 04:00:13 PM
Hello. all.

I'm not staying on I just wanted to say hello. I haven't read any notes or greetings. Anthony brought the laptop to the hospital and I'm just dropping a quick note so you see that I'm still alive and kicking.

On Saturday or Sunday when I get discharged I will read all that I have missed and thank you wonderful people then.

Love you all.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Laura on December 16, 2010, 04:01:40 PM
Hi Ben! Glad you are feeling some better!
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Post by: Jane on December 16, 2010, 04:02:52 PM
Cilla are you serious about getting an intern?  I think it is a good idea.
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Post by: Jane on December 16, 2010, 04:03:26 PM
Ben!!! :D :D  I'm so very happy to see you.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: TCB on December 16, 2010, 04:16:03 PM
I've just spoken to DR Ben. The doctors have decided to do nothing about draining the abscess after looking at x-rays and such. Ben says he feels better today and he is going onto a liquiddiet. If this goes well, they may try solid foods tomorrow. He remains on his antibiotic IV. There is talk that he will be released on Saturday or Sunday if things continue to progress.

I am at Toyland, feeling like crud, waiting to see Mr Skip Kennon, and wanting to kill the persons currently in control of my financial state. I did have a couple of productive hours at the McGlinnventory and we've now pulled most of what the estate owed to the LoC.


Stupid Question Time:  If the McGlinn estate is the one that hasn't paid you; then why are you continuing to do the work for the estate?

The payment system is complicated because some of my work is paid by a foundation, which is the erratic payer covering my work on the recordings, and some is paid by by the estate for inventory and other jobs to facilitate closing the estate down. The estate will close down on Dec 31, and I'm finishing that because I was one of the heirs and because McGlinn was once a very god friend. The question is whether I continue with the foundation once the McGlinn estate is settled.

The person handling the foundation's payments is erratic and I never knw when payment will arrive.

I hope that clarifies some of the issue.


Yes it does.  Thank you.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Jane on December 16, 2010, 04:16:18 PM
My favorite Bette Davis movie is " The Bride Came C.O.D."
My second favorite is "Dark Victory".
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: TCB on December 16, 2010, 04:18:00 PM
TOD:

Bette Davis:

THE  STAR (1952)
STORM CENTER (1956)

Henry Fonda:

THE MAD MISS MANTON (1938)
THE LADY EVE (1941)
YOURS, MINE, AND OURS (1968)

MBarnum, you are one of a kind!

I absolutely love THE MAD MISS MANTON & it is my favorite Henry Fonda movie as well as my favorite Barbara Stanwyck film.  I enjoyed them both in THE LADY EVE.


And how many times have you seen STORM CENTER?
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: TCB on December 16, 2010, 04:19:56 PM
Continued prayers and vibes to DR Ben.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: elmore3003 on December 16, 2010, 04:21:41 PM
I've just spoken to DR Ben. The doctors have decided to do nothing about draining the abscess after looking at x-rays and such. Ben says he feels better today and he is going onto a liquiddiet. If this goes well, they may try solid foods tomorrow. He remains on his antibiotic IV. There is talk that he will be released on Saturday or Sunday if things continue to progress.

I am at Toyland, feeling like crud, waiting to see Mr Skip Kennon, and wanting to kill the persons currently in control of my financial state. I did have a couple of productive hours at the McGlinnventory and we've now pulled most of what the estate owed to the LoC.


Stupid Question Time:  If the McGlinn estate is the one that hasn't paid you; then why are you continuing to do the work for the estate?

The payment system is complicated because some of my work is paid by a foundation, which is the erratic payer covering my work on the recordings, and some is paid by by the estate for inventory and other jobs to facilitate closing the estate down. The estate will close down on Dec 31, and I'm finishing that because I was one of the heirs and because McGlinn was once a very god friend. The question is whether I continue with the foundation once the McGlinn estate is settled.

The person handling the foundation's payments is erratic and I never know when payment will arrive.

I hope that clarifies some of the issue.


Yes it does.  Thank you.

Excellent!
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Ginny on December 16, 2010, 04:22:44 PM
DR Ben - sorry I missed you, but I'm glad to see you felt like posting!
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: elmore3003 on December 16, 2010, 04:22:55 PM
On a funnier note today, comedian Andy Borowitz voted Sarah Palin Woman of the Year .  .  .

for the year 1641.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Jennifer on December 16, 2010, 04:35:24 PM
I would love a kitchen aid mixer. Space or no space!

I find my food processor can do most of the stuff I need though.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: TCB on December 16, 2010, 04:35:35 PM
On a funnier note today, comedian Andy Borowitz voted Sarah Palin Woman of the Year .  .  .

for the year 1641.

Add another 41 year to it, and I will pay for the carriage ride to Salem, MA.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Jennifer on December 16, 2010, 04:36:34 PM
Nice to see DR Ben posting!
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Ginny on December 16, 2010, 04:39:20 PM
Hmmm...I wonder if DR Ginny is getting herself a Kitchen-Aid mixer.  I would love to have one but I dont have the counter space to keep it out or the storage space to put it away.

DR Dan (the Man), I've wanted one ever since the MixMaster stand mixer that we received for a wedding present fell apart not long after we were married.  It was very poor quality and I've been making do with the hand mixer that my mother got for me with trading stamps when I set up my first apartment 37 years ago.  Maybe it's time for an upgrade?
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: TCB on December 16, 2010, 04:45:53 PM
On a funnier note today, comedian Andy Borowitz voted Sarah Palin Woman of the Year .  .  .

for the year 1641.

Add another 41 year to it, and I will pay for the carriage ride to Salem, MA.


My apologies to her supporters.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Jane on December 16, 2010, 04:50:08 PM
TOD:

Bette Davis:

THE  STAR (1952)
STORM CENTER (1956)

Henry Fonda:

THE MAD MISS MANTON (1938)
THE LADY EVE (1941)
YOURS, MINE, AND OURS (1968)

MBarnum, you are one of a kind!

I absolutely love THE MAD MISS MANTON & it is my favorite Henry Fonda movie as well as my favorite Barbara Stanwyck film.  I enjoyed them both in THE LADY EVE.


And how many times have you seen STORM CENTER?

LOL I had to look it up.  Hey, it has Brian Keith in it, I'm ready to watch it.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Jane on December 16, 2010, 04:51:20 PM
Hmmm...I wonder if DR Ginny is getting herself a Kitchen-Aid mixer.  I would love to have one but I dont have the counter space to keep it out or the storage space to put it away.

DR Dan (the Man), I've wanted one ever since the MixMaster stand mixer that we received for a wedding present fell apart not long after we were married.  It was very poor quality and I've been making do with the hand mixer that my mother got for me with trading stamps when I set up my first apartment 37 years ago.  Maybe it's time for an upgrade?

Even an upgrade on a hand mixer.  They are far, far better today. ;D
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Jane on December 16, 2010, 05:05:42 PM
With water
(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/net/20101216/capt.6faa694ec127927d52f1dda66ceed758.jpeg?x=400&y=266&q=85&sig=GS8Zvt6lHRjq.X.dbNdoJw--)

Without water
(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/net/20101216/capt.eea00c92ebe2f7a5b55dd5ec6aec4cbb.jpeg?x=400&y=260&q=85&sig=wELoSOCYPjkIyQyqkzJDjg--)
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Jane on December 16, 2010, 05:07:15 PM
In June 1969, U.S. engineers diverted the flow of the Niagara River away from the American side of the falls for several months.

Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: TCB on December 16, 2010, 05:14:04 PM
PAGE FIVE!
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: TCB on December 16, 2010, 05:14:59 PM
T.O.D.


Bette Davis:

ALL ABOUT EVE
HUSH, HUSH, SWEET CHARLOTTE
(And of course) STORM CENTER

Henry Fonda

MISTER ROBERTS
THE BEST MAN
SOMETIMES A GREAT NOTION
(Or as I first wrote)  SOMETIMES A GREAT NOTATION
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Laura on December 16, 2010, 05:16:19 PM
A friend of mine is trying to remember the name of a movie. Here is how she describes it:

"There was the craptastic horror movie from the 80s.  It was about monsters from the sea, coming to land for the human women.  Anyone have any ideas what movie that was????"
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: TCB on December 16, 2010, 05:17:30 PM
In June 1969, U.S. engineers diverted the flow of the Niagara River away from the American side of the falls for several months.




Why?
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: TCB on December 16, 2010, 05:18:21 PM
A friend of mine is trying to remember the name of a movie. Here is how she describes it:

"There was the craptastic horror movie from the 80s.  It was about monsters from the sea, coming to land for the human women.  Anyone have any ideas what movie that was????"


SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS?
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Laura on December 16, 2010, 05:19:29 PM
TCB, I think you named the one movie I have seen in the last year.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Jane on December 16, 2010, 05:19:37 PM
MISTER ROBERTS, good choice.  I could place it in second choice below MAD MISS MANTON.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Jane on December 16, 2010, 05:20:52 PM
TCB, I think you named the one movie I have seen in the last year.

It was a good pick if you could only watch one movie for the year.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Laura on December 16, 2010, 05:22:20 PM
MBarnum would know what the craptastic movie was, wouldn't he?
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: TCB on December 16, 2010, 05:27:08 PM
TCB, I think you named the one movie I have seen in the last year.


Am I right?  Am I right?
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: TCB on December 16, 2010, 05:27:46 PM
MBarnum would know what the craptastic movie was, wouldn't he?

He probably knows the entire cast intimately.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: George on December 16, 2010, 05:44:51 PM
Topic of the Day:  umm...the popular ones? ::)

;)

Today has been a day of working and eating, so I really haven't had any time to think about the Topic of the Day.  At work, we had our annual Holiday Potluck today (I brought meatballs :D) and my new supervisor also retired today, so we partied and ate and I'm stuffed!  I won't eat again until tomorrow at lunch...leftovers!
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: George on December 16, 2010, 05:45:43 PM
I'm leaving right now for "Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol" and it's the last weekend.  That's been a lot of fun.

So, I'm off!  Be back later!
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Laura on December 16, 2010, 06:02:42 PM
I've got the answer about the craptastic movie, so never mind.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: TCB on December 16, 2010, 06:04:07 PM
I've got the answer about the craptastic movie, so never mind.

And the answer is......................
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Laura on December 16, 2010, 06:06:11 PM
Humanoids from the Deep
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: td on December 16, 2010, 06:09:37 PM
Thanks for the vibes, guys!

I just walked in the door from a long, long day at the hospital.

Mum has been admitted, mostly for observation - Doppler and X-Rays showed nothing in the leg to be causing her pain and swelling.
This way, at least, she'll see her primary and her ortho and they'll decide what is best.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: TCB on December 16, 2010, 06:11:11 PM
Humanoids from the Deep


Oh.  I liked my answer better.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Laura on December 16, 2010, 06:19:35 PM
Glad it's not a clot, td.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Ginny on December 16, 2010, 06:22:39 PM
DR td - I'm glad your Mum doesn't have a blood clot and that she'll be seen by her doctors while she's in the hospital.  Now, take care of yourself!
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Jane on December 16, 2010, 06:35:41 PM
Humanoids from the Deep

LOL.  That doesn't sound like sea monsters. ;)
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: elmore3003 on December 16, 2010, 06:36:01 PM
MBarnum would know what the craptastic movie was, wouldn't he?

He probably knows the entire cast intimately.

Or would like to!
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Jane on December 16, 2010, 06:36:22 PM
DR td - I'm glad your Mum doesn't have a blood clot and that she'll be seen by her doctors while she's in the hospital.  Now, take care of yourself!

DITTO!!!
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: FJL on December 16, 2010, 07:09:28 PM
Vibes for td's mom
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: FJL on December 16, 2010, 07:10:11 PM
Get better soon, Ben
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Post by: bk on December 16, 2010, 07:12:18 PM
Non-stop stuff today - I literally have not had two minutes to do anything this afternoon.  I listened to the partial master of one title, which blew me away.  I did the blurb, we got the titles to the printer, I've been burning CDs - and I had a weird thing with the Time Capsule/router, which suddenly began blinking amber - I called Time Warner but they weren't having any probs and I realized I was online and everything was working.  Had I really sat down and thought about it I probably would have remembered what Apple eventually figured out - it does this when there's a new upgrade version to do - and that's what it was - I did the update and all was well.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Jennifer on December 16, 2010, 07:14:05 PM
Wow, I would not be able to bake without a food processor. DR Ginny how do you do it with just a hand mixer?

I say you need a kitchen aid!  Maybe right before or after Christmas there will be some good deals!
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Cillaliz on December 16, 2010, 08:23:17 PM
Quote
Nightline just had a show about how being cold can make you lose weight.

Then I should be really skinny! ;)

I find that curious since I believe the body tends to add weight for the winter to keep you warm.  I know around October I had to fight extra cravings, something I never experienced living in So. California.

They are talking about literally being shivering cold.  They pointed out that people keep warm in the winter so they don't lose weight
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: bk on December 16, 2010, 08:25:30 PM
Almost through.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: bk on December 16, 2010, 08:25:54 PM
Picked up the music, burning the last CD and then have to do three more for the ensemble gals.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Cillaliz on December 16, 2010, 08:27:53 PM
VIBES FOR BEN!!!  Really glad to see you post today
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 16, 2010, 08:28:05 PM
Vibes for TD's MUM~~~~~
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Cillaliz on December 16, 2010, 08:32:56 PM
OK, OMG  I had a blast tonight. I went to the taping of Brian Boitano's Skating Spectacular with Heart.  It was really fun.  Great skating, not too loud. And, when they did the crowd reaction shots at the end of intermission they only filmed my section.  I was in the third row trying to do my best enthusiastic audience member (I do really really good audience).  Do there's a good chance I'll be on the show for a brief shining moment.   So set your dvrs and vcrs for Dec 26 from 3:00-5:00 CENTRAL time.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: vixmom on December 16, 2010, 08:36:45 PM
last night was the company Christmas party - despite my post last night I was not drunk - I was however terribly terribly tired - proabably not as tired as our waiter was

we have had parties here in the past and the service is usually wonderful but this time half the staff must have called in sick or else they just really cut back on staffing becasue we had one guy doing everything

he took the drink orders and served , he circulated with the appetizer trays., he cleared and reset teh table and the water glasses, he mentioned that he made the drinks himself ,...and he disappeared for so long afte he took our meal orders and before he served  dinner that I wondered whether he was also cooking and plating all the meals himself  there were about 30 of us so he really could have used some help -  I hope he was well compensated

appetizers included bacon wrapped scallops, chicken on stick, steak on a stick, coconut shrimp, chicken quesadillas and sweet & sour meatballs,

the starter coursew chouices were Caeser salad, beef vegetable soup or Lobster bisque  ( I had the bisque)   main course xhoices wer hwlf a roast chicken, skirt steak with fried onions and mashed potato, or filet mignon with mashed and aspargus -( I had the filet)

wehad a choice of chocolate layer cake, cheescake or sorbet for dessert but we were too tired at that point and ended up going home without dessert


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Post by: Cillaliz on December 16, 2010, 08:47:00 PM
The re taping of some of the flubbed jumps at the end of the show was fun too.  Brian B. and Steve Cousins had a couple to do.  When Steve got it right on the third try he got a HUGE ovation
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 16, 2010, 08:48:50 PM
 I can't wait to see how they edit the show.   The funniest part that you won't see was all the times Brian had to redo his voice over about the sponsor.  He kept saying something wrong.  He said "At least I got the jumps right on the first try"
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 16, 2010, 08:50:17 PM
It wasn't sold out and I hope they can make it look like it was.  One area was behind a cameraman, so that may have been intentional
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: vixmom on December 16, 2010, 08:51:32 PM
vibes for dear Ben - I am glad you were feeling welling enough to drop us a line


you are missed and you are in my prayers
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: vixmom on December 16, 2010, 08:52:34 PM
TD
  Health Vibes for your mom and coping vibes for you!

I shall likewise keep TD's Mum in my prayers
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: vixmom on December 16, 2010, 08:54:41 PM
speaking of people in my prayers - Mike how is your nephew Daniel doing?

A bunch of Long Island Lutherans pray for his recovery every Sunday   
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Laura on December 16, 2010, 08:55:35 PM
I kinda liked thinking you had a great time at that party, Vixmom.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: vixmom on December 16, 2010, 08:55:42 PM
Vibes also for the Monarch Scientist's son
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Cillaliz on December 16, 2010, 08:56:35 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OImp5O6ggA   Irina Grigorian was part of the show.  She did the hoops and the slinky didn't do the fire
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: vixmom on December 16, 2010, 08:57:16 PM
I kinda liked thinking you had a great time at that party, Vixmom.

 i did  and I did indulge in two count 'em two , kaluha and creams before reverting to my usual Shirley Temple
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: bk on December 16, 2010, 08:58:25 PM
Finished Micmacs, have three more CDs to burn, music to separate into proper piles, and then I think I'll just prepare the eBlast so that tomorrow is really light.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 16, 2010, 08:59:20 PM
Good Evening!

Well... It didn't feel that cold today in New York City.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 16, 2010, 08:59:35 PM
Hi, Ben!
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Post by: Cillaliz on December 16, 2010, 09:01:06 PM
I will say Steve Cousins was lookin mighty fine.  Well they all were. I was very glad to be in the third row.  I could see everything very well
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 16, 2010, 09:01:11 PM
Of course, every time I see or hear "Hi, Ben", I naturally have to follow up with,

"No, don't look at me..."

or I "embellish"

"Hi... Girls... Ben... Sally.."

;D
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: vixmom on December 16, 2010, 09:03:28 PM
tonight was the high school wintert concert  as is traditional tehy ended with the halleujah chorus with  th efull choir, band and orchestra - and any choir alumni in the audience are invited to join in- it was fun to see about 20 graduates finding their old places in the choir - there were about 100 kids inth echoir and they sounded spectacular


Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 16, 2010, 09:05:10 PM
I can't wait to see how they edit the show.   The funniest part that you won't see was all the times Brian had to redo his voice over about the sponsor.  He kept saying something wrong.  He said "At least I got the jumps right on the first try"

I LOVE when things go wrong during live tapings! ;)

-And it's always fascinating to see how they edit it all for the final broadcast.

There was one year at the Kennedy Center Honors when something went horribly wrong with the sound of the band during the opening number. They actually ended up doing the "pick up" with the band after the ceremony, and had cleared the hall.  It was great watching how they had spliced the "after" with the "before", especially in regards to the reaction shots of the audience during the broadcast.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Cillaliz on December 16, 2010, 09:05:24 PM
tonight was the high school wintert concert  as is traditional tehy ended with the halleujah chorus with  th efull choir, band and orchestra - and any choir alumni in the audience are invited to join in- it was fun to see about 20 graduates finding their old places in the choir - there were about 100 kids inth echoir and they sounded spectacular





How was the organist?
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: vixmom on December 16, 2010, 09:05:36 PM
the Vixter was a little weepy as a senior - knowing this was her last winter concert-
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Cillaliz on December 16, 2010, 09:06:55 PM
I'm planning to stay up to see the replay of Larry King's very last show
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: vixmom on December 16, 2010, 09:07:28 PM
tonight was the high school wintert concert  as is traditional tehy ended with the halleujah chorus with  th efull choir, band and orchestra - and any choir alumni in the audience are invited to join in- it was fun to see about 20 graduates finding their old places in the choir - there were about 100 kids inth echoir and they sounded spectacular




How was the organist?

 :D



non existant!
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Laura on December 16, 2010, 09:07:34 PM
I'm glad you had a good time at the skating show, Cillaliz. I hope you are in one of the shots!
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: JMK on December 16, 2010, 09:07:44 PM
In June 1969, U.S. engineers diverted the flow of the Niagara River away from the American side of the falls for several months.




Why?

Silly, it was where the filmed the "moon landing."
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 16, 2010, 09:08:52 PM
last night was the company Christmas party - despite my post last night I was not drunk - I was however terribly terribly tired - proabably not as tired as our waiter was

we have had parties here in the past and the service is usually wonderful but this time half the staff must have called in sick or else they just really cut back on staffing becasue we had one guy doing everything

he took the drink orders and served , he circulated with the appetizer trays., he cleared and reset teh table and the water glasses, he mentioned that he made the drinks himself ,...and he disappeared for so long afte he took our meal orders and before he served  dinner that I wondered whether he was also cooking and plating all the meals himself  there were about 30 of us so he really could have used some help -  I hope he was well compensated

appetizers included bacon wrapped scallops, chicken on stick, steak on a stick, coconut shrimp, chicken quesadillas and sweet & sour meatballs,

the starter coursew chouices were Caeser salad, beef vegetable soup or Lobster bisque  ( I had the bisque)   main course xhoices wer hwlf a roast chicken, skirt steak with fried onions and mashed potato, or filet mignon with mashed and aspargus -( I had the filet)

wehad a choice of chocolate layer cake, cheescake or sorbet for dessert but we were too tired at that point and ended up going home without dessert




Could you have asked for a piece of cake to-go? ;)
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Laura on December 16, 2010, 09:11:30 PM
last night was the company Christmas party - despite my post last night I was not drunk - I was however terribly terribly tired - proabably not as tired as our waiter was

we have had parties here in the past and the service is usually wonderful but this time half the staff must have called in sick or else they just really cut back on staffing becasue we had one guy doing everything

he took the drink orders and served , he circulated with the appetizer trays., he cleared and reset teh table and the water glasses, he mentioned that he made the drinks himself ,...and he disappeared for so long afte he took our meal orders and before he served  dinner that I wondered whether he was also cooking and plating all the meals himself  there were about 30 of us so he really could have used some help -  I hope he was well compensated

appetizers included bacon wrapped scallops, chicken on stick, steak on a stick, coconut shrimp, chicken quesadillas and sweet & sour meatballs,

the starter coursew chouices were Caeser salad, beef vegetable soup or Lobster bisque  ( I had the bisque)   main course xhoices wer hwlf a roast chicken, skirt steak with fried onions and mashed potato, or filet mignon with mashed and aspargus -( I had the filet)

wehad a choice of chocolate layer cake, cheescake or sorbet for dessert but we were too tired at that point and ended up going home without dessert




Could you have asked for a piece of cake to-go? ;)

Hey! Vixmom's post is a LOT longer than it was the first time I read it!
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 16, 2010, 09:12:13 PM
And speaking of children's choirs...

A Christmas Trololo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tl_J5RsiyHQ)

;D
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Cillaliz on December 16, 2010, 09:12:39 PM
I'm glad you had a good time at the skating show, Cillaliz. I hope you are in one of the shots!

If I'm not, it really doesnt' matter, but it would be fun to be a part of the show
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 16, 2010, 09:13:41 PM
DR td - ~~~~~CONTINUED VIBES TO YOUR DEAR MUM~~~~~

Rest well, sleep well tonight.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Laura on December 16, 2010, 09:17:11 PM
Uh, what was that, Jose?
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 16, 2010, 09:26:03 PM
Anyone want to start a pool? (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/145919-Spider-Man-Turn-Off-the-Dark-Delays-Opening-Again) 

What kind of pool?

-Whether or not this will be the final delay?
-How many days, weeks or months of previews the show will finally end up having?
-The actual Opening Night?

*Nick & Nora was in previews for two months, 71 preview performances.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 16, 2010, 09:28:07 PM
Uh, what was that, Jose?

What was what? ;)

This was the Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTSA_sWGM44).

There's even a Trololo app for the iPhone. ::)
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Laura on December 16, 2010, 09:30:40 PM
I read about it on Wikipedia. Strange.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: John G. on December 16, 2010, 09:40:14 PM
We also lost one of our JEWS AND BASEBALL interviewees, Bob Feller. :-(

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/16/sports/baseball/16feller.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=%22bob+feller%22&st=cse
Someone mentioned his passing at dinner tonight. Thanks to your posting, I was the only one at the table who knew what she was talking about. But all were interested in seeing the film after explaining that he was interviewed for it.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Sam on December 16, 2010, 09:49:00 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: Sam on December 16, 2010, 09:49:30 PM
MEGA VIBES FOR EVERYONE  :) ;) :-*
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: bk on December 16, 2010, 10:09:41 PM
Listening to part one of one of our new masters (this CD has two presentations of the score - one in film order mastered from one source, and one in the original LP order from another source (you'll understand when I announce, which will definitely be tomorrow at midnight).  The film order version (which includes three things not on the original LP) is absolutely amazing-sounding and I think will blow people away, moreso when they know the story.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: John G. on December 16, 2010, 10:10:09 PM
Hello. all.

I'm not staying on I just wanted to say hello. I haven't read any notes or greetings. Anthony brought the laptop to the hospital and I'm just dropping a quick note so you see that I'm still alive and kicking.

On Saturday or Sunday when I get discharged I will read all that I have missed and thank you wonderful people then.

Love you all.
Great to read this. Keeping you in my prayers.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: John G. on December 16, 2010, 10:11:29 PM
My favorite Bette Davis movie is " The Bride Came C.O.D."
My second favorite is "Dark Victory".
Forgot about "The Bride Came C.O.D." I really enjoyed that one.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: John G. on December 16, 2010, 10:13:34 PM
A friend of mine is trying to remember the name of a movie. Here is how she describes it:

"There was the craptastic horror movie from the 80s.  It was about monsters from the sea, coming to land for the human women.  Anyone have any ideas what movie that was????"


SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS?
I thought Julie Newmar was the monster in that one.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: John G. on December 16, 2010, 10:16:45 PM
Of course, every time I see or hear "Hi, Ben", I naturally have to follow up with,

"No, don't look at me..."

or I "embellish"

"Hi... Girls... Ben... Sally.."

;D
You're not the only one.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: John G. on December 16, 2010, 10:18:49 PM
Watching "Shop Around the Corner" again. Jimmy Stewart is wonderful in this.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: bk on December 16, 2010, 10:45:03 PM
Excellent vibes and xylophones to Ben.
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: George on December 16, 2010, 11:09:54 PM
OK, OMG  I had a blast tonight. I went to the taping of Brian Boitano's Skating Spectacular with Heart.  It was really fun.  Great skating, not too loud. And, when they did the crowd reaction shots at the end of intermission they only filmed my section.  I was in the third row trying to do my best enthusiastic audience member (I do really really good audience).  Do there's a good chance I'll be on the show for a brief shining moment.   So set your dvrs and vcrs for Dec 26 from 3:00-5:00 CENTRAL time.

Nice!
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: George on December 16, 2010, 11:11:48 PM
Of course, every time I see or hear "Hi, Ben", I naturally have to follow up with,

"No, don't look at me..."

or I "embellish"

"Hi... Girls... Ben... Sally.."

;D

I do that every time, too!
Title: Re: THE CHRISTMAS SONG
Post by: George on December 16, 2010, 11:42:11 PM
Tonight, we had a (practically) sold out audience for "Jacob Marley's Christmas."  Our last show on Sunday is also supposed to be sold out, or close to it.