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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were READ-NOSED, and now it is time for you to post until the red-nosed cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: EKPHRASIS!
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Topic of the Day: "There's Mel, There's Woody, and There's You": My Life in the Slow Lane, by Bruce Kimmel.
For real. :)
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Morning all.
That is all.
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Good Morning
I hope all that need to be better are better abd all that are better stay the status quo.
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Topic of the Day: "There's Mel, There's Woody, and There's You": My Life in the Slow Lane, by Bruce Kimmel.
For real. :)
I'll second that,
And I even went back to reread WRITERS BLOCK and REWIND.
I especially enjoy Writers Block. It's the "Inception" of mysteries. A mstery within a mystery within a mystery. However Writer's Block came first.
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Good morning, Michael S!
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And the word of the day is: EKPHRASIS!
And The Song Of The Day Is: FINISHING THE HAT
And The Book Of The Year
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Topic of the Day: "There's Mel, There's Woody, and There's You": My Life in the Slow Lane, by Bruce Kimmel.
For real. :)
Since it probably wouldn't be right to count my own book, I would have to concur:
"There's Mel, There's Woody, and There's You": My Life in the Slow Lane, by Bruce Kimmel.
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Tuesday morning greetings! It's a little drizzly here in SW Ohio - let's hope the temps stay above freezing because Richard and I have to drive to Cincinnati this afternoon/evening for a going away dinner for a clergy colleague and his wife. They're moving to South Carolina.
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Interview vibes for DS Craig. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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My right middle finger is hurting. Especially when I push down on the keyboard.
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Good morning.
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Morning all.
I went back to bed and slept for another 3 hours and now I'm eating a toasted English Muffin (I stopped eating them years ago) with grape jelly, some apple sauce and some apple juice.
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According to my Itunes I have 295 different holiday songs. The top three songs with the most recordings. Followed by my favorite recordings
1) Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (11) (Judy Garland
2) Silent Night (8) (don't have one)
3) The Christmas Song (7) (Brent Barrett for its simplicity)
3) I'll Be Home For Christmas (7) (Nancy LaMott)
3) White Chritmas (7) (Bing Crosby even if the verse has been omitted)
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Happy Solstice to all!!!!!
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Yes today is the winter solstice, a full moon, the last WISHING moon of 2010 (use it wisely) - and we also have a lunar eclipse.
Expect, as Vera Charles says: "Madness!"
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Interview vibes for Craig!
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TOD:
There's Mel, There's Woody, and There's You! by MR BK
My Forty Five Years in Hollywood.... by DR DRUXY
Sal Mineo
The Boy Next Door
Finishing the Hat
Physique
Surviving James Dean by William Bast
Frances Farmer the Life and Films of a Troubled Star
The Loveliest Woman in America by Bibi Gaston, about her grandmother Rosamond Pinchot
And I know there will be others mentioned today that I will add to this list.
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Good morning, all! I slept late, mainly because of the Nyquil, with more peculiar dreams. The last one involved a reading of some music and getting the orchestar materials assembled but I have no memory now of what it could have been.
Today I have a day at Toyland with Curtis and Skip Kennon. Following that, I do believe I will stop at Laytner's and purchase for myself a new down comforter. I've been wanting one for my bed fortwo years and they're having a really good sale at the moment.
Following that, I will return here and tidy up the place. I may wrap the few gifts I have left in the apartment so I don't have to worry about that on Friday.
TOD:
KAY THOMPSON
That New Kimmel Tome There's Me, There's You and Somebody Else or something like that
LET THE RIGHT ONE IN
SAL MINEO
WHY? BECAUSE WE STILL LIKE YOU!
FOOL (A NOVEL)
PATTI LUPONE: A MEMOIR
EDWARDALBEE: A SINGULAR JOURNEY
DIAGHILEV: A LIFE
GUNN'S GOLDEN RULES
STAR ISLAND
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They are not releasing any more info about the Spidey accident - which doesn't seem like good news to me.
http://www.theatermania.com/broadway/news/12-2010/performer-in-broadways-spiderman-falls-during-dece_32889.html
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DR ELMORE - the Mouseketeer book interested me except most people seem to think it was cobbled together from already published info.....so unless it has new pics of Annette or recent interviews with Darlene and Lonnie....I didn't need it.
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Good morning, all.
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Interview vibes for DS Craig.
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DR ELMORE - the Mouseketeer book interested me except most people seem to think it was cobbled together from already published info.....so unless it has new pics of Annette or recent interviews with Darlene and Lonnie....I didn't need it.
It certainly takes info from other sources, but I don't think the book is nothing more than that. It's my memory that Annette, because of her health, would/could not be interviewed, but my memory is that the author spoke to many of the Mouseketeers. I could be wrong, because I'm neither a huge nostalgia fan about the subject and because this is the first book I've read on the folk today. Thelast book on the MM Club seems to have been one written in the 1970s so there's a lot of water over the dam since then. I enjoyed the book but I like the Thompson bio much much more.
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Interview vibes for DS Craig.
Ditto!
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That book from the 70's was called Forever Hold Your Banner High and it was most interesting.
Yes a LOT of water.....Darlene is in the slammer for a long term right now.
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I just typed "The End" on the first pass of my screenplay. Now, I'll sit on it for a week, then go back and see what I wrote.
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Been up for a while. For being on vacation, it's too early. Listening to many different versions of "When a Child is Born" at the moment. They are all wonderful - but the Michael Ball/Claire Moore version for the late 80's is the best.
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TOD:
Anna Karenina
Castle Richmond (the 59th and last of the books by Anthony Trollope that I read and one of the best)
The Girl trilogy by Steig Larssen
There's Mel, There's Woody and There's You
The Little House on the Prairie books
Vanity Fair
The Painted Veil
Just Kids by Patti Smith
American Gods
God's Secretaries
Ayala's Angel
The Apprentice, by Jacques Pepin
And I have a copy of "Finishing the Hat," but I haven't had time to read it yet.
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I just typed "The End" on the first pass of my screenplay. Now, I'll sit on it for a week, then go back and see what I wrote.
Congratulations!
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Favorite books that I read this year:
(http://www.kritzerland.com/MelWoodUCover342.png) (and this isn't just buttering up Bruce, I truly loved the book!)
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(as you can see I have been on a D. B. Olsen "Rachel Murdock' mystery kick this year!)
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DRs Jane and Cillaliz, I think you would love BECOMING THE MOTHER OF ME. A superb book written by a gal who is in her 90s.
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Two books that I am currently reading and am truly enjoying...just haven't had time to sit down and finish either one yet...
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Our very own DR Druxy's book is tons of fun. I keep it in my car for reading when I take myself out ot lunch on the weekends...which I have not been doing much of lately, unfortunately. Michael, I can tell you that I have very much enjoyed what I have read thus far!
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SHADOWS AND LIGHT is by my facebook buddy, actor/stuntman/film maker Gary Kent (THE THRILL KILLERS, DRACULA VS FRANKENSTEIN, SATAN'S SADISTS). DR JRand, you would love this book!! (PS: if you want an autographed copy of his book just let me know and I will put you in touch with him)
Gary's book is by my bedside for reading before I slip into sleepy land each night...unfortunately, again, I have not had much time to read it as I have not been getting to bed early enough to have time to read.
After the holidays are over I hope to dig into both books, nonstop!
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Page 2 Gary Kent dance!
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I took a little time off from review duties last night to watch CATFISH, a screener I had been sent that I don't need to review. It's a fascinating documentary (though some are still insisting it's a mockumentary, which I don't believe) about the "consequences" of Facebook. I highly recommend it--it's disturbing, but it's extremely compelling.
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I just typed "The End" on the first pass of my screenplay. Now, I'll sit on it for a week, then go back and see what I wrote.
That might be uncomfortable.
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DR ELMORE - this MousekeBio is also very good.....although it reaches beyond the Disney years.
http://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Accidental-Mouseketeer-Lonnie-Burr/dp/1593933266/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1292946971&sr=1-1 (http://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Accidental-Mouseketeer-Lonnie-Burr/dp/1593933266/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1292946971&sr=1-1)
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That book might be most entertaining, DR MBARNUM, and yes I would like to order an autographed copy.
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OK, I've baked a batch of pecan snowball cookies, helped Richard clean up the kitchen, and now I'm going downstairs to do my cardio walk and to wrap a few presents.
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let's hear more about the cookies
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Hello 1 guest.
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Actors Equity has at last issued a statement about SPIDERMAN.
Craig Brockman just posted this on Facebook.
http://broadwayworld.com/article/Equity_Update_SPIDERMAN_Performances_to_Be_Halted_20010101
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Trip to Greenville SC was enjoyable. Went shopping and buying. Walked and walked and walked.
Had lunch at a cafeteria where we (my Mom and my Aunt Doris) were joined by my cousin Ashley. Before we left, Ashley's husband, David, joined us for a few minutes. Ashley is a fave...daughter of my cousin Butch (firstborn of my Aunt Doris).
Shopped some more. Did some sightseeing of familiar places from our past. Visited one of my Mom's friends for a brief spell.
Last night, my Mom and I were invited to my aunt's house for vegetable soup which my Uncle Rock had been making/doctoring all day. It was very good (had two full bowls plus two chunks of corn bread).
Afterward, my Mom, my aunt and I played Skipbo. I won two of four hands.
This morning at 2:41 a.m., we had a full eclipse of the moon (a full moon). It's rather rare...and the last one to be seen here for the next 200 years or so. "We" did not get up, but we enjoyed the full moon...a true "Carolina Moon!"
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let's hear more about the cookies
Yes...a photo and recipe. And how many calories in each one? (No, never mind that last bit).
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let's hear more about the cookies
Well, they're not on MY diet...
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What is this thing...how you say....diet?
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MBarnum - after you recommeded it, I bought and really loved Becoming the Mother of Me. I gave it to my mother to read and she enjoyed it as well
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While I loved BK and Druxy's books, my fav books this year had to be The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire and The Girl Who Kicked the Dragon's Nest
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I just ate some cookies....they were from a vending machine....vanilla wafers....surprisingly fresh and actually tasty
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My clothes seem to all be shrinking
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Once again they are predicting snow this week. So once again I am trying to figure out my travel plans. I wasn't going to move them up, but after Thanksgiving alone, I'm thinking that I may just go early and take some work with me. I have a brief that absolutely has to be done by the Monday after Christmas. I was going to write it tomorrow, but if I wait until Thursday, travel may be difficult. The house/cat sitter is available either time, so we'll see.....
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I'm up - awakened by a telephonic call from paypal saying that money had finally been put into my account from that jerk seller. They would or could not tell me if it had actually cleared from his bank or if buyer protection had kicked in - if it's the latter, which I suspect, I hope they ban this guy from eBay AND paypal.
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And now to look at the seventy-eight e-mails that await - hopefully several of them are orders.
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Good Morning! Good Afternoon!
I'm up, I'm up... And I had planned to peek outside around 3:00am to view the lunar eclipse last night, but, well... That did not happen.
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DR JOSE or DR FJL would you run over to 200 Central Park South and see what they have available. I want to move there after the first of the year.
I can spend up to $700 per month, so just get all the brochures on the big apartments that they have in that range. Thanks.
http://www.cityrealty.com/nyc/manhattan/200-central-park-south/5625
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We baked Ghirardelli Chocolate Chip cookies last night as we watched a marathon of first season MODERN FAMILY episodes on the BD set. What a wonderful show that is--easily our "new" favorite.
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I am listening to Bach's Christmas Oratorio and I could swear they're singing "It's such a hassle." ;)
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DR JRand - ;D
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In other news...
I shall be heading down to Virginia this afternoon for the Christmas Holiday. I'm still not exactly sure which days we'll be in Fairfax and which days we'll be in Richmond, but I do hope that the forecast for a White Christmas in the Old Dominion comes "true". -Even it turns out to be just a couple of flurries on Christmas morning.
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My favorite books of 2010 (I read them all in 2010 but only the latter actually came out this year) is THE HUNGER GAMES series (THE HUNGER GAMES, CATCHING FIRE, and MOCKINGJAY).
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In other news, I have been reminded that today is what the DP and I have officially named our anniversary. We had our first date seven years ago today. We really haven't been apart since. Lots has happened in seven years, maybe I'll write a book.
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Page 3 dance :)
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Happy Anniversary, Matthew and partner! (Do we know your partner's name?)
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Happy Anniversary to DR MATTHEW and Partner
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY DR MATTHEW!!!!!!! -AND TO YOUR DP TOO!!!!!!! :)
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Thanks everyone. DP is Eric :)
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My favorite books of 2010 (I read them all in 2010 but only the latter actually came out this year) is THE HUNGER GAMES series (THE HUNGER GAMES, CATCHING FIRE, and MOCKINGJAY).
The kids and Betsy LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these. In fact, when we were watching MODERN FAMILY last night, Zach noticed that the younger girl was reading Mockingjay in one of the eps.
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Happy Anniversary, Matthew and Eric!!!
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Happy Anniversary to DR MATTHEW and DP Eric!! And many more happy years together!
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The driveway is clear!
DR MBARNUM maybe HIGH POWERED RIFLE will show up someday.
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I just typed "The End" on the first pass of my screenplay. Now, I'll sit on it for a week, then go back and see what I wrote.
Congrats DR Druxy!
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Been up for a while. For being on vacation, it's too early. Listening to many different versions of "When a Child is Born" at the moment. They are all wonderful - but the Michael Ball/Claire Moore version for the late 80's is the best.
That's the only version that I know. I assumed that it was written for that "Save the Child" recording...which I love. :D
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Actors Equity has at last issued a statement about SPIDERMAN.
Craig Brockman just posted this on Facebook.
http://broadwayworld.com/article/Equity_Update_SPIDERMAN_Performances_to_Be_Halted_20010101
:o
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In other news, I have been reminded that today is what the DP and I have officially named our anniversary. We had our first date seven years ago today. We really haven't been apart since. Lots has happened in seven years, maybe I'll write a book.
Happy Anniversary to DR Matthew and DP Eric!! ;D
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What a busy morning. I got caught up on weeks worth of tracking expenses and income (oh, the joys of being self-employed), then settled down for a quick and dirty set of brass quartet arrangements for this Sunday's service. In other news, a blu-ray.com reader has intimated that I'm a Nazi sympathizer. Yes, you read that right. Hilarity has ensued.
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Happiest of anniversaries to DR Matthew and his DP Eric, with whom I've exchanged some email regarding culinary products from his company. Most of said products have made their way back to CA as part of a Christmas present for my friend Becky. And one of them will be in my DH Richard's Christmas stocking!
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let's hear more about the cookies
Well, they're not on MY diet...
And I just realized they're not on DR Ben's diet, either, because the predominant ingredient is 2 cups of chopped pecans. Definitely NOT low residue!
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Been up for a while. For being on vacation, it's too early. Listening to many different versions of "When a Child is Born" at the moment. They are all wonderful - but the Michael Ball/Claire Moore version for the late 80's is the best.
That's the only version that I know. I assumed that it was written for that "Save the Child" recording...which I love. :D
Yep! That's the one. Never ever get tired of it! I'm pretty sure it wasn't written for that CD, however, that arrangement rocks my world everytime
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I'm sorry, but I believe that the Spiderman show should absolutely stop. Way too many people are getting hurt. It can't possibly be worth it.
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Happiest of anniversaries to DR Matthew and his DP Eric, with whom I've exchanged some email regarding culinary products from his company. Most of said products have made their way back to CA as part of a Christmas present for my friend Becky. And one of them will be in my DH Richard's Christmas stocking!
Thanks, DR Ginny. We'd love some feedback on the products at some point.
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In other news, I have been reminded that today is what the DP and I have officially named our anniversary. We had our first date seven years ago today. We really haven't been apart since. Lots has happened in seven years, maybe I'll write a book.
Happy Anniversary to DR Matthew and DP Eric!! ;D
Thanks, DR George!
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What a busy morning. I got caught up on weeks worth of tracking expenses and income (oh, the joys of being self-employed), then settled down for a quick and dirty set of brass quartet arrangements for this Sunday's service. In other news, a blu-ray.com reader has intimated that I'm a Nazi sympathizer. Yes, you read that right. Hilarity has ensued.
Probably because you always drive at night with your high beam lights on.
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Thank you Laura.
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From Bruce:
Jane, I had no idea was ill - I saw him quite often at Jerry's - the last time probably three weeks to a month ago, although maybe it was a little longer than that, but not much. He came up to me and we had a nice chat - didn't seem ill at all, actually.
It must have been such a sad shock for you to learn he has passed away. On the upside you had some nice visits without knowing.
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Thanks for the interview vibes Dr's Jose, Ginny, George, Jennifer, Jrand, John G, & elmore. I hope I didn't miss anyone. Craig is in the interview right now. FINGERS CROSSED!!!!
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Happy Anniversary, Matthew and Eric!!!
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DR Matthew & DP Eric,
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The weather in Chicago is good for flying as is the weather in Salt Lake City, yet Bryan & Kate's Delta flight has been canceled. The connecting flight in Utah is still flying. It seems Delta doesn't have a plane. Bryan & Kate have been rescheduled for tomorrow on an earlier flight that leaves them with a three hour delay in Utah so we still have to pick them up at 11:00PM.
I am not a happy camper. In the good old days they would have been put on a competing airline since it is the airlines fault.
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Thank you, DR Jane.
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I'm sorry, but I believe that the Spiderman show should absolutely stop. Way too many people are getting hurt. It can't possibly be worth it.
I'm with you, DR Laura! Julie Taymor can talk about facing fear, etc., but she's not the one with her butt on a wire falling 30 feet.
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Or anywhere close to it.
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!!!!! Happy Anniversary to DR Matthew and Eric !!!!!
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Although I can't imagine anyone would KNOWINGLY allow a performer to do anything life threatening - I guess the assurances are just a bit hollow right now.
Message to theatre folks - YOU CAN'T DO CGI ON BROADWAY, THAT'S WHAT MOVIES ARE FOR!
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The weather in Chicago is good for flying as is the weather in Salt Lake City, yet Bryan & Kate's Delta flight has been canceled. The connecting flight in Utah is still flying. It seems Delta doesn't have a plane. Bryan & Kate have been rescheduled for tomorrow on an earlier flight that leaves them with a three hour delay in Utah so we still have to pick them up at 11:00PM.
I am not a happy camper. In the good old days they would have been put on a competing airline since it is the airlines fault.
They have more than enough time to visit my father's museum AND to buy a box of Dunford Chocolate Donuts for Betsy and me. :)
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I'm sorry, but I believe that the Spiderman show should absolutely stop. Way too many people are getting hurt. It can't possibly be worth it.
I saw the video of what happened (I think it was on the NY Times website. Between that and the medical professional who was at the show (and who wrote about it) it didn't sound like the injury was that severe. Hopefully the guy will be fine.
I think it's probably good that they stop it and try to make it safer.
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Happy anniversary to DR Matthew and Eric!
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Sorry if I have any typos. I taped my middle finger to my index finger because it was hurting when I put pressure on it. It is very odd to type without that finger.
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Did anybody who watches Survivor read about the Jane/Sash situation that was edited out of the show?
http://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/archives/survivor_nicaragua/2010_Dec_19_jane_sash_incident#comments
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ROTFLMAO!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNkYQvV5w6g&feature=share
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The great Marcia Lewis has died. I had heard she was in poor health.
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I'm sorry, but I believe that the Spiderman show should absolutely stop. Way too many people are getting hurt. It can't possibly be worth it.
I saw the video of what happened (I think it was on the NY Times website. Between that and the medical professional who was at the show (and who wrote about it) it didn't sound like the injury was that severe. Hopefully the guy will be fine.
DR Jennifer, no one falls 30 feet to a hardwood floor without suffering some injuries I doubt he will be fine for some time. He is currently in serious condition, according to this:
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-12-21/broadway-s-65-million-spider-man-preview-halted-after-stuntman-injury.html
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The great Marcia Lewis has died. I had heard she was in poor health.
Marcia Lewis, Belting Star of Grease! and Chicago, Dies at 72 (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/146035-Marcia-Lewis-Belting-Star-of-Grease-and-Chicago-Dies-at-72). :(
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So sorry to hear about Marcia - she was a delightfully delightful person - only worked with her once, on the Night Of The Hunter recording but she was great.
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ROTFLMAO!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNkYQvV5w6g&feature=share
LOL !!!!
Thanks DR Elmore for the anniversary wishes.
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The weather in Chicago is good for flying as is the weather in Salt Lake City, yet Bryan & Kate's Delta flight has been canceled. The connecting flight in Utah is still flying. It seems Delta doesn't have a plane. Bryan & Kate have been rescheduled for tomorrow on an earlier flight that leaves them with a three hour delay in Utah so we still have to pick them up at 11:00PM.
I am not a happy camper. In the good old days they would have been put on a competing airline since it is the airlines fault.
They have more than enough time to visit my father's museum AND to buy a box of Dunford Chocolate Donuts for Betsy and me. :)
;D
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Sorry if I have any typos. I taped my middle finger to my index finger because it was hurting when I put pressure on it. It is very odd to type without that finger.
Try typing with one finger, one handed as I have had to do way too often. ;)
Vibes your finger feels better tomorrow!!
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Craig's interview went very well and he is happy. Thank you for all the good vibes.
Next up, VIBES FOR A SAFE DRIVE HOME!!!
Once he is home I'll work on getting the job vibes ;)
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I'm sorry, but that article said that a dancer broke BOTH wrists, and another actress was injured. Now someone has fallen 30 feet. 30 FEET. All before the official opening. The special effects are too dangerous.
I know someone who fell about 30 feet -- while trimming a palm tree (his safety equipment failed). I would not say that he was not hurt too bad. He still suffers. Five years later.
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Anniversary wishes to Dear Matthew and Eric!
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What is this thing...how you say....diet?
I think it's a French word. So, that means it comes with extra butter.
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I'm feeling better with each passing day. I'm eating lots of boiled chicken with white rice and broth. Today after checking the diet list I had creamy peanut butter (I'm a chunky PB man) on a toasted English muffin (no fiber in those English muffins) with some grape jelly. Tastes good to me!
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We may go out to Long Island on Friday morning for a quiet Christmas celebration. As I said, I'm feeling better each day and since I haven't really been out of the house or hospital since last Tuesday it would be nice to get out for some (cold) fresh air and different surroundings and Rose (Ant's mom) would love the chance to take care of me for a couple of days.
We shall see.
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I'm feeling better with each passing day. I'm eating lots of boiled chicken with white rice and broth. Today after checking the diet list I had creamy peanut butter (I'm a chunky PB man) on a toasted English muffin (no fiber in those English muffins) with some grape jelly. Tastes good to me!
Way to go, DR Ben!
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The great Marcia Lewis has died. I had heard she was in poor health.
Marcia Lewis, Belting Star of Grease! and Chicago, Dies at 72 (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/146035-Marcia-Lewis-Belting-Star-of-Grease-and-Chicago-Dies-at-72). :(
I'm going to have to dig up my copy of "Rags" and give it a listen. Always enjoyed her on "Two Sunny Rooms."
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ROTFLMAO!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNkYQvV5w6g&feature=share
Except for the painful truth of it, yes, very, very funny.
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Happy anniversary to DR Matthew and Eric!
Happy anniversary.
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Craig's interview went very well and he is happy. Thank you for all the good vibes.
Next up, VIBES FOR A SAFE DRIVE HOME!!!
Once he is home I'll work on getting the job vibes ;)
~~~Safe Driving Vibes for DS Craig!!~~~
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The driveway is clear!
DR MBARNUM maybe HIGH POWERED RIFLE will show up someday.
I am keeping my fingers crossed...at least a couple of the Netflix streaming films if have spotted have been late 50s/early 60s 20 Century Fox/Regalscopes!!
And if they are showing LURE OF THE SWAMP, then can HIGH POWERED RIFLE be far behind?
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Topic of the Day: "There's Mel, There's Woody, and There's You": My Life in the Slow Lane, by Bruce Kimmel.
For real. :)
A very big Ditto to that one.
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Morning all.
I went back to bed and slept for another 3 hours and now I'm eating a toasted English Muffin (I stopped eating them years ago) with grape jelly, some apple sauce and some apple juice.
I hope it isn't the same muffin.
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I haven't logged onto Netflix in a few days--is there a way to see the newly added stuff?
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DR ELMORE - the Mouseketeer book interested me except most people seem to think it was cobbled together from already published info.....so unless it has new pics of Annette or recent interviews with Darlene and Lonnie....I didn't need it.
It certainly takes info from other sources, but I don't think the book is nothing more than that. It's my memory that Annette, because of her health, would/could not be interviewed, but my memory is that the author spoke to many of the Mouseketeers. I could be wrong, because I'm neither a huge nostalgia fan about the subject and because this is the first book I've read on the folk today. Thelast book on the MM Club seems to have been one written in the 1970s so there's a lot of water over the dam since then. I enjoyed the book but I like the Thompson bio much much more.
I think I might enjoy the Kay Thompson bio; mainly because I wouldn't have to listen to her (or Liza) sing.
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TOD:
Anna Karenina
Castle Richmond (the 59th and last of the books by Anthony Trollope that I read and one of the best)
The Girl trilogy by Steig Larssen
There's Mel, There's Woody and There's You
The Little House on the Prairie books
Vanity Fair
The Painted Veil
Just Kids by Patti Smith
American Gods
God's Secretaries
Ayala's Angel
The Apprentice, by Jacques Pepin
And I have a copy of "Finishing the Hat," but I haven't had time to read it yet.
Damn, John G., you are a voracious reader.
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Oy. I just found another pile of expenses I hadn't dealt with.
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Favorite books that I read this year:
(http://www.philsp.com/data/images/t/two_complete_detective_books_194601.jpg)
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Darn! SHE FELL AMONG ACTORS was going to be the name of my next book.
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Favorite books that I read this year:
(http://www.philsp.com/data/images/t/two_complete_detective_books_194601.jpg)
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Darn! SHE FELL AMONG ACTORS was going to be the name of my next book.
Amazing that a book about SPIDER-MAN was written so long ago!
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Finally done with everything. Got everything shipped and sorted out, did the Costco run, got some shipping supplies we needed at Staples, had some lunch at the Studio Cafe (chopped Eyetalian salad - small and great), and have caught up on e-mails and such. Casino Royale sold out at eleven this morning and there are only about 120 Genghis Khan left.
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DR JOSE or DR FJL would you run over to 200 Central Park South and see what they have available. I want to move there after the first of the year.
I can spend up to $700 per month, so just get all the brochures on the big apartments that they have in that range. Thanks.
http://www.cityrealty.com/nyc/manhattan/200-central-park-south/5625
Oh that old place!
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let's hear more about the cookies
Well, they're not on MY diet...
And I just realized they're not on DR Ben's diet, either, because the predominant ingredient is 2 cups of chopped pecans. Definitely NOT low residue!
My very favorite cookie, but no one I know bakes cookies anymore.
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
MATTHEW AND ERIC!
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Remember the Liza Diaries? They always cheer me right up.
And they've moved to a new site!
http://www.TheLizaDiaries.com/
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The great Marcia Lewis has died. I had heard she was in poor health.
Marcia Lewis, Belting Star of Grease! and Chicago, Dies at 72 (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/146035-Marcia-Lewis-Belting-Star-of-Grease-and-Chicago-Dies-at-72). :(
I believe I saw her in ANNIE.
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Don't know if this was posted yet, I'm not through all the posts. It's the Today Show's story on Spiderman. The video shows the fall
http://movies.msn.com/movies/article.aspx?news=618858>1=28101
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I'm feeling better with each passing day. I'm eating lots of boiled chicken with white rice and broth. Today after checking the diet list I had creamy peanut butter (I'm a chunky PB man) on a toasted English muffin (no fiber in those English muffins) with some grape jelly. Tastes good to me!
:)
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The weather in Chicago is good for flying as is the weather in Salt Lake City, yet Bryan & Kate's Delta flight has been canceled. The connecting flight in Utah is still flying. It seems Delta doesn't have a plane. Bryan & Kate have been rescheduled for tomorrow on an earlier flight that leaves them with a three hour delay in Utah so we still have to pick them up at 11:00PM.
I am not a happy camper. In the good old days they would have been put on a competing airline since it is the airlines fault.
Delta and NW merged so a lot of the Delta planes come out of Minneapolis. they've had lots and lots of snow so I'm sure it's impacting flights everywhere
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ROTFLMAO!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNkYQvV5w6g&feature=share
:D!
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I'm sorry, but I believe that the Spiderman show should absolutely stop. Way too many people are getting hurt. It can't possibly be worth it.
I saw the video of what happened (I think it was on the NY Times website. Between that and the medical professional who was at the show (and who wrote about it) it didn't sound like the injury was that severe. Hopefully the guy will be fine.
DR Jennifer, no one falls 30 feet to a hardwood floor without suffering some injuries I doubt he will be fine for some time. He is currently in serious condition, according to this:
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-12-21/broadway-s-65-million-spider-man-preview-halted-after-stuntman-injury.html
"He can be seen falling into a darkened area in front of the stage." Don't they call that an orchestra pit ;)
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Happy Anniversary Matthew and Eric!
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Craig's interview went very well and he is happy. Thank you for all the good vibes.
Next up, VIBES FOR A SAFE DRIVE HOME!!!
Once he is home I'll work on getting the job vibes ;)
~~~Safe Driving Vibes for DS Craig!!~~~
Thank you. He got in to his hotel after 7:00 last night, too late to pass on your message.
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TRAAVEL VIBES TO ALL WHO NEED THEM~~~~~~~~~~~
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Well, I'm still planning on leaving Thursday. The forecast for Wed night is " a few snow showers". SO I think I'll be ok driving in the morning
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I did clear my schedule for tomorrow afternoon...just in case
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Don't know if this was posted yet, I'm not through all the posts. It's the Today Show's story on Spiderman. The video shows the fall
http://movies.msn.com/movies/article.aspx?news=618858>1=28101
Considering how many people managed to "catch" the fall on their cell phones, perhaps Miss Patti LuPone needs to make an appearance at Spider-Man.
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Don't know if this was posted yet, I'm not through all the posts. It's the Today Show's story on Spiderman. The video shows the fall
http://movies.msn.com/movies/article.aspx?news=618858>1=28101
Considering how many people managed to "catch" the fall on their cell phones, perhaps Miss Patti LuPone needs to make an appearance at Spider-Man.
On second thought, perhaps Miss LuPone as one of the stunt doubles.
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Don't know if this was posted yet, I'm not through all the posts. It's the Today Show's story on Spiderman. The video shows the fall
http://movies.msn.com/movies/article.aspx?news=618858>1=28101
After listening to the reporter on the video I can understand DR Jennifer's conclusion. It doesn't show how far the person fell.
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On my way to work, I was listening to Seattle's All Christmas station. One of the carols that they played was GOD REST YE MERRY GENTLEMEN. I really disliked that carol as a kid, but it is now one of my favorites. Anyone else have a change of heart about a carol, once they grew up?
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Don't know if this was posted yet, I'm not through all the posts. It's the Today Show's story on Spiderman. The video shows the fall
http://movies.msn.com/movies/article.aspx?news=618858>1=28101
This is an early report, because the article says "minor injuries," and I think this is the same footage shown on the networks today. I doubt there are a large number of videos floating about.
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On my way to work, I was listening to Seattle's All Christmas station. One of the carols that they played was GOD REST YE MERRY GENTLEMEN. I really disliked that carol as a kid, but it is now one of my favorites. Anyone else have a change of heart about a carol, once they grew up?
I came to hate "The Little Drummer Boy."
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The weather in Chicago is good for flying as is the weather in Salt Lake City, yet Bryan & Kate's Delta flight has been canceled. The connecting flight in Utah is still flying. It seems Delta doesn't have a plane. Bryan & Kate have been rescheduled for tomorrow on an earlier flight that leaves them with a three hour delay in Utah so we still have to pick them up at 11:00PM.
I am not a happy camper. In the good old days they would have been put on a competing airline since it is the airlines fault.
Delta and NW merged so a lot of the Delta planes come out of Minneapolis. they've had lots and lots of snow so I'm sure it's impacting flights everywhere
I should have thought to check the weather in Minneapolis, thank for clearing that up.
It has turned out for the best. We needed more time to get ready while taking advantage of not having Yogi here and the airline extended their return home a day. We still get them for four days and now they have a return flight at 1:00PM instead of 6:00AM.
I hope they aren't delayed again tomorrow. I always feel bad when Bryan ends up spending his birthday (23rd) on an airplane.
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Don't know if this was posted yet, I'm not through all the posts. It's the Today Show's story on Spiderman. The video shows the fall
http://movies.msn.com/movies/article.aspx?news=618858>1=28101
This is an early report, because the article says "minor injuries," and I think this is the same footage shown on the networks today. I doubt there are a large number of videos floating about.
I was just going by one of the articles that I was reading that mentioned that the chat lines were crowded last night with people who were at the show and / or recorded it on their phones. I suppose a lot of people could be one or two.
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Don't know if this was posted yet, I'm not through all the posts. It's the Today Show's story on Spiderman. The video shows the fall
http://movies.msn.com/movies/article.aspx?news=618858>1=28101
Considering how many people managed to "catch" the fall on their cell phones, perhaps Miss Patti LuPone needs to make an appearance at Spider-Man.
;D
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On my way to work, I was listening to Seattle's All Christmas station. One of the carols that they played was GOD REST YE MERRY GENTLEMEN. I really disliked that carol as a kid, but it is now one of my favorites. Anyone else have a change of heart about a carol, once they grew up?
I came to hate "The Little Drummer Boy."
I could not tolerate it when I was young, now I can tolerate it at times. ;)
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On my way to work, I was listening to Seattle's All Christmas station. One of the carols that they played was GOD REST YE MERRY GENTLEMEN. I really disliked that carol as a kid, but it is now one of my favorites. Anyone else have a change of heart about a carol, once they grew up?
I came to hate "The Little Drummer Boy."
That is kind of the reverse, but okay.
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The weather in Chicago is good for flying as is the weather in Salt Lake City, yet Bryan & Kate's Delta flight has been canceled. The connecting flight in Utah is still flying. It seems Delta doesn't have a plane. Bryan & Kate have been rescheduled for tomorrow on an earlier flight that leaves them with a three hour delay in Utah so we still have to pick them up at 11:00PM.
I am not a happy camper. In the good old days they would have been put on a competing airline since it is the airlines fault.
Delta and NW merged so a lot of the Delta planes come out of Minneapolis. they've had lots and lots of snow so I'm sure it's impacting flights everywhere
I should have thought to check the weather in Minneapolis, thank for clearing that up.
It has turned out for the best. We needed more time to get ready while taking advantage of not having Yogi here and the airline extended their return home a day. We still get them for four days and now they have a return flight at 1:00PM instead of 6:00AM.
I hope they aren't delayed again tomorrow. I always feel bad when Bryan ends up spending his birthday (23rd) on an airplane.
Do they fly into Portland?
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Salt Lake City and then to Medford.
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They will fly home to Chicago through Utah again.
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We were expecting two DVD's from NetFlix today. We didn't receive any mail at all.
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This is kind of fun http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbX1tXEwE94
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Mikey, you didn't take your niece to see NUTCRACKER? I would think it would appeal to you: toy solders, a magic Christmas tree, an evil Mouse King, a simple plot, men in tights; it's got your name all over it.
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As much as I love ballet I have never been a fan of the Nutcracker, even when I was very young.
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G'night!
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DR elmore- I hope you'll be feeling better soon!
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Where might I ask is FJL?
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Wishing I were in NYC getting ready for Mr. Barrett's Christmas show!
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I have begun the task of finally moving stuff out of various rooms and into the garage, so that everything will be in its place and where I can find it. I've done the living room, save for a couple of little things - next up, the book room, followed by the den.
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Goodnight!
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Hmmm, are you having a party or something? ;)
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As much as I love ballet I have never been a fan of the Nutcracker, even when I was very young.
Then you missed the whole point of it! It isn't really for children and it's one of the most difficult pieces to do well. Very few succeed.
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If it isn't intended for children I must have been wise enough to know that ;)
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Well, I'm off. A friend is having a potluck Yule feast to celebrate the solstice and I'm bringing meatballs...the same kind that I made for last week's potluck at work. :D
Until later!
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i keep dozing off as i try to catch up
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On my way to work, I was listening to Seattle's All Christmas station. One of the carols that they played was GOD REST YE MERRY GENTLEMEN. I really disliked that carol as a kid, but it is now one of my favorites. Anyone else have a change of heart about a carol, once they grew up?
I came to hate "The Little Drummer Boy."
I agree.
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On my way to work, I was listening to Seattle's All Christmas station. One of the carols that they played was GOD REST YE MERRY GENTLEMEN. I really disliked that carol as a kid, but it is now one of my favorites. Anyone else have a change of heart about a carol, once they grew up?
I came to hate "The Little Drummer Boy."
I agree.
I used to dislike "Good King Wenceslas" (sp?) until I heard Mel Torme' do a swing version of it. Now, I like the song. How could you dislike a song with the lyric, "Bring me flesh/Bring me wine"?
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;D
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Dear Jose , that's the one, I bought vanilla and almond. Our Sur la Table is at the Grove, much further for me now.
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Dear Ron, thank you for the picture. Last time this eclipse took place on the same day as the winter solstice was in 1691(?) or so NPR said, in the time of Galileo.
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Congrats Matthew ;)
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VIBES, MEGA VIBES, AND MORE VIBES FOR EVERYONE. :) ;) ;D 8) :-*
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Night all , sweet dreams.
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VIBES, MEGA VIBES, AND MORE VIBES FOR EVERYONE. :) ;) ;D 8) :-*
Amen.
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Watching "Best Little Whorehouse" for the first time since it came out. It has aged better than "Annie," which came out the same summer, but it's really not very good. It seems to forget it's a musical halfway through it. And what dancing there is is too amateurish.
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Nightline said the Spiderman guy is still in serious condition
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Good Evening!
Greetings from Richmond, Virginia!
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Sorry to hear that about the actor in Spider-Man.
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They just finished singing "Hard Candy Christmas" and I realized what's wrong with the movie: The director hates women. Or at least he is not attracted to them. Yes the director was gay, but does that mean he has to make the women skanky and stagey and ugly. The boys meanwhile are all pretty (too pretty to be football players) and shown to their best advantage. Only Dolly for the most part and Lois Nettleton come off with any grace.
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Good Evening!
Greetings from Richmond, Virginia!
Is there snow?
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Well...
As I was waiting for my bus, it became all too obvious that they had oversold it. Again. There were some raised voices, some cussing, and some "dangerous" looks, but the passengers eventually got on the bus - myself included - and headed towards the Holland Tunnel. -And it turned out they had another bus leaving a half-hour later to take care of the "overflow".
And then... The bus apparently hit something while driving down the NJ Turnpike. -I heard a "bump", but to my ears, it just sounded like some of the luggage down below had shifted. Of course, some people kept talking about how they had thought the bus had hit something... And then there was this buzzing sound... And then the bus pulled over at one of the rest areas...
It turned out that nothing was wrong with the outside of the bus. However, the driver did need to top off the coolant tank. Alas, the buzzing sound did not stop. Of course, people on the bus started panicking - "Oh, we're never gonna get to Richmond!" "I know he hit something!" "We're running so far behind schedule already!"... Well, it turned out that one of the passengers had hit one of the "help" buttons - like those flight attendant call signals on airplanes. Once the driver de-activated that, the buzzing stopped, and we continued our way down south.
The bus was scheduled to leave at 3:30pm. We left a little before 4:00pm. The bus was scheduled to arrive in Richmond anywhere between 9:30pm and 11:00pm - all traffic-permitting. We arrived at 9:55pm. -Of course, some of the "panic-ers" had already called ahead to tell their "pick-ups" that they wouldn't be getting in until midnight. Well... I'm hoping their rides have picked them up by now. ;)
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Good Evening!
Greetings from Richmond, Virginia!
Is there snow?
Yes! There is snow on the ground! :)
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Quite a story.
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DR Jennifer - Christopher Tierney suffered - at the very least - some broken ribs and internal bleeding. That sounds serious to me.
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Did he break his pelvis? I think that is common in fall like that.
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Jose, that sounds like more excitement than anyone wants on a bus trip!
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Best books of the year for me were:
BK's autobio
The plays RED & JERUSALEM
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Quite a story.
I was just amazed at the lack of "geography" some of the passengers possessed. -Or rather did not. As the bus passed DC - with the Washington Monument in the distance - some people still thought we were at least four hours from Richmond.
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Did he break his pelvis? I think that is common in fall like that.
Who knows? -The "official statements" are not listing any of the injuries now.
I'm just amazed that they're only canceling tomorrow's matinee. -Will that really provide enough time to institute and "practice" the new safety procedures?
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Dear Jose , that's the one, I bought vanilla and almond. Our Sur la Table is at the Grove, much further for me now.
Which of the vanillas do you like/buy? Madagascar Bourbon, Mexican or Tahitian? Or Nielsen-Massey's Vanilla Blend? ;)
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Glad you made it to Richmond and that whatever went bump in the night didn't stop the bus from continuing on the journey
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Glad you made it to Richmond and that whatever went bump in the night didn't stop the bus from continuing on the journey
Thank You, DR Cillaliz - I have a feeling that if the bus had truly hit something, we would have felt it in addition to just hearing it. -I'm also sure that with all the truckers on the road, that they would have signaled for the bus to pull over sooner if they notice any damage.
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And, yes... Very sad to read of the passing of Marcia Lewis.
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The weather in Chicago is good for flying as is the weather in Salt Lake City, yet Bryan & Kate's Delta flight has been canceled. The connecting flight in Utah is still flying. It seems Delta doesn't have a plane. Bryan & Kate have been rescheduled for tomorrow on an earlier flight that leaves them with a three hour delay in Utah so we still have to pick them up at 11:00PM.
I am not a happy camper. In the good old days they would have been put on a competing airline since it is the airlines fault.
Delta and NW merged so a lot of the Delta planes come out of Minneapolis. they've had lots and lots of snow so I'm sure it's impacting flights everywhere
I should have thought to check the weather in Minneapolis, thank for clearing that up.
It has turned out for the best. We needed more time to get ready while taking advantage of not having Yogi here and the airline extended their return home a day. We still get them for four days and now they have a return flight at 1:00PM instead of 6:00AM.
I hope they aren't delayed again tomorrow. I always feel bad when Bryan ends up spending his birthday (23rd) on an airplane.
DR Jane - Make sure that your DS Craig tells the gate agents that it's his birthday. He may get an upgrade. Or at least an extra bag of peanuts or cookies! At the very least, the full can of Coke! ;)
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DR Jane - And be thankful that Craig is not trying to fly to Europe right now. My friend, David, was supposed to fly to Hungary last Friday. His flight was cancelled due to the snow in London and in northern Europe. He's supposed to fly out tomorrow, but, alas, since British Airways is dealing with so many stranded passengers, no one has received any further confirmation or information. -Even their website and phone lines have been continuously overwhelmed. Alas, going by some of the other reports from the other airlines, it looks like he might be stranded in NYC for Christmas.
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Okey-dokes...
Goodnight.
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Still raining here. I'm enjoying it, actually.
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Finished with my viewing for the evening. I decided to watch something I TIVOd - Arthur. Hadn't seen it since it first came out.
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Quite a story.
I was just amazed at the lack of "geography" some of the passengers possessed. -Or rather did not. As the bus passed DC - with the Washington Monument in the distance - some people still thought we were at least four hours from Richmond.
Well, maybe by plane.
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DR Jane - And be thankful that Craig is not trying to fly to Europe right now. My friend, David, was supposed to fly to Hungary last Friday. His flight was cancelled due to the snow in London and in northern Europe. He's supposed to fly out tomorrow, but, alas, since British Airways is dealing with so many stranded passengers, no one has received any further confirmation or information. -Even their website and phone lines have been continuously overwhelmed. Alas, going by some of the other reports from the other airlines, it looks like he might be stranded in NYC for Christmas.
I know it isn't where he wants to be, but there are worse places to be stranded than NYC at Christmas ;)
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So, if I take work with me, does that mean I can leave a half a day earlier? I'm thinking yes.
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Night!
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
MATTHEW AND ERIC!
Thanks, DR TCB
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Happy Anniversary Matthew and Eric!
Thanks, DR Cillaliz
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Congrats Matthew ;)
Thanks, DR Sam