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Title: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: bk on January 02, 2011, 12:09:25 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were wacky and noodled, and now it is time for you to post until the wacky cows come home.
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Post by: bk on January 02, 2011, 12:10:40 AM
And the word of the day is: PLENIPOTENTIARY!
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Post by: George on January 02, 2011, 12:41:46 AM
Today, I plan to do nothing much more than get up, watch some TV, eat throughout the day and watch at least three, count 'em three movies.  I have the DVDs to "In the Loop" (from Netflix), "Coraline" (purchased used) and "Inception."  Actually, I bought "Inception" new because it was very cheap...and with buying it came a special deal that I can watch it on-line instantly.  I have a month to redeem the offer, and then once I do, I have two days to watch the movie as often as I want.  But eventually, I'll get the actual disc.  I also have "March of the Penguins," "The Simpsons Movie" and "Ice Age: The Meltdown" on Blu-Ray discs.  I got them from Costco for VERY little money when they were first released.  Now I'll finally get to see those.
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Post by: George on January 02, 2011, 12:43:16 AM
And now...it's time for bed.

Good night BK, and anyone else here.
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Post by: Ben on January 02, 2011, 05:22:57 AM
Morning all.

That is all.

It's the last day before returning to work.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 02, 2011, 06:25:02 AM
Sounds like the party was a success!
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 02, 2011, 06:25:14 AM
Congratulations to the newlyweds.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 02, 2011, 06:25:47 AM
Well I guess the secret is out now that I am NOT an ornithologist.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 02, 2011, 06:26:53 AM
DR MBARNUM is certainly watching some exciting movies.  That picture from HOT ROD looks pretty funny.......  And I like the way Richard and Michi from TOKYO AFTER DARK are studying their script by not looking at it - or each other.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 02, 2011, 06:27:31 AM
TONIGHT on TCM - two movies that I haven't seen in decades and am most interested in revisiting:

No Highway in the Sky

Fate Is the Hunter
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 02, 2011, 06:28:06 AM
How many of us here on HHW have taken dancing lessons?  When and what kind?  Would you like to take some more?
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 02, 2011, 06:50:01 AM
Mr BK have you seen this book?


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0738581321/ref=s9_simh_co_p14_d0_i3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=left-3&pf_rd_r=07S221BGXKDBFJDZ16SA&pf_rd_t=3201&pf_rd_p=1280661842&pf_rd_i=typ01
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 02, 2011, 06:50:17 AM
Prolly wide screen now.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on January 02, 2011, 07:14:12 AM
And the word of the day is: PLENIPOTENTIARY!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  WHEN I WAS A LAD
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 02, 2011, 07:42:15 AM
Quiet day so far at HHW.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 02, 2011, 07:43:42 AM
Good morning, all! I was having the strangest dream last night, something about Goodspeed, doing a new musical and feeding an army, with lots of volunteers and preparong boxed lunches. The last thing I remember of the dream is telling my volunteer, now we have to wash 90 sets of silverware. Oy! I blame the eggnog.

I just turned down an invitation from DR FJL to see this afternon's closing performance of WOMEN ON THE VERGE, something I really really want to see because last night around 7 pm I agreed to see a movie with my beloved goddaughter Charlotte before she returns to school. I hadn't heard from her all week and I was afraid the old fogey was lost in her social whirl, so I was delighted by her phone call. She and her mother are going shopping at noon and, when they return, she and I are seeing something, most likely TRUE GRIT.  I'm afraid the times for the film and the show will clash, so I had to tiurn him down. Malheureusement!

So, until the movie, I've got work here: some notes on a number from LADY OF THE SLIPPER, preparing for the January 5 recording sessions and sending out schedules to all singers, and beginning a biography and chronology of Herbert for the booklet9s0 accompanying the recording.

At some point I want to finish the 2+ hours of WIVES AND DAUGHTERS today.

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Post by: Jennifer on January 02, 2011, 07:58:08 AM
I was reading DR Jane's posting photos instructions. But I don't have those options DR Jane has. So I"m going to try to remember what i do. Which is click on "properties" and then copy the address here.

Then put the link in the image icon (second on bottom).
This is the book I was reading the other day.

(http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1279653173s/6527740.jpg)
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on January 02, 2011, 08:14:03 AM
How About WACKY DUST?

Manattan Transfer or Ella Fitzgerald?
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Post by: Charles Pogue on January 02, 2011, 08:28:00 AM
BK, one of the first things I learned after I moved to LA was that if I got vexed at LA drivers, I was gonna keel over from venting my spleen so vociferiously.  I just learned to crank up the music and zen out.  I also found a host of alternate routes from the main drag.  I would rather drive longer and keep moving, then be stuck in traffic.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 02, 2011, 08:34:57 AM
I hate Cinemascope! Get me off this damned page.
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Post by: Druxy on January 02, 2011, 08:36:50 AM
Today, I think we will watch the final PRIME SUSPECT w/Helen Mirren.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 02, 2011, 08:48:30 AM
Prolly wide screen now.

Technirama70 wide! I still love you, DR JRand60!
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Post by: Matthew on January 02, 2011, 09:23:53 AM
Hey all!  The DP and I are heading to Las Vegas for a few days of relaxation and fun.  We're going to see Phantom - The Vegas Experience and most likely a Cirque show.  We'll probably eat at a fine establishment chosen by the DP, so that could be anything.  If I can update, I will, but I'm not bringing the laptop. (HORROR!!!!!) So if I'm E&T, that's where I am. 
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Post by: TCB on January 02, 2011, 09:23:54 AM
Good grief!  Is today really Sunday?  I am so confused.
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Post by: TCB on January 02, 2011, 09:25:21 AM
Hey all!  The DP and I are heading to Las Vegas for a few days of relaxation and fun.  We're going to see Phantom - The Vegas Experience and most likely a Cirque show.  We'll probably eat at a fine establishment chosen by the DP, so that could be anything.  If I can update, I will, but I'm not bringing the laptop. (HORROR!!!!!) So if I'm E&T, that's where I am. 

Matthew, have you seen PHANTOM before?  I thought it was fantastic.  Of course, I saw the the WSMA as the Phantom.
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 02, 2011, 09:34:39 AM
January 5-7 recording schedules sent to one and all on the recording. Now it's time for some creative writing.
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Post by: Jane on January 02, 2011, 09:58:48 AM
I was reading DR Jane's posting photos instructions. But I don't have those options DR Jane has. So I"m going to try to remember what i do. Which is click on "properties" and then copy the address here.

Then put the link in the image icon (second on bottom).
This is the book I was reading the other day.

(http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1279653173s/6527740.jpg)

I hope this works for those who don't have my options.  Do you have a MAC?
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Post by: Jane on January 02, 2011, 10:00:09 AM
SAFE TRAVELING FOR DR MATTHEW & HAVE FUN VIBES!!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 10:01:08 AM
Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And I just printed out and reviewed my travel documents... WOW!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 10:04:59 AM
DR Matthew - ~~~~~SAFE TRAVEL VIBES TO YOU AND YOUR DP ERIC~~~~~

And have a great time in Las Vegas! And if you happen to bump in to John Leslie Wolfe, please give him my best - he should remember me.  He's been with the Vegas Phantom ever since it opened. In fact, I coached him for his callback. :)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 10:05:44 AM
!!PAGE 2 ON JANUARY 2 DANCE!!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 10:07:13 AM
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81qeRyBv%2BNL.gif)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 10:10:07 AM
Good grief!  Is today really Sunday?  I am so confused.

Me too. I had to remind myself while I was out last night that it was only Saturday by saying, "It's Saturday, it's Saturday," out loud every once and a while. Alas, I think that just made some of the people I was with think that I was "confused". ;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 10:13:32 AM
DR elmore - Have a great visit with your dear goddaughter, Charlotte.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2011, 10:16:34 AM
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs056.snc6/168653_1797194136054_1425750364_2040105_6269139_n.jpg)

This is from a friend's photos on facebook. 
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2011, 10:16:45 AM
Hey!  I did it!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2011, 10:17:35 AM
OK back to the laundry. 
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Post by: Danise on January 02, 2011, 10:18:09 AM
Hi all.   I can't believe my 11 days off are almost over.  I was so looking forward to them and they went so fast.  Sigh.

I think I will just post photos from photo bucket now that I have that down.  You can do a search for photos from there as well like:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v373/DofB5/HappyNewYearConfettiGlitterBlue.gif)

So that works for me!

DR Jose, I hope you have a wonderful cruise.

And I wish I was going to see POTO in Vegas, DR Matthew.  I've never been there before but I hear that it is cheep.  Maybe later this years I can go. 

I won a free dance lesson years ago.  I went and it was fun but I couldn't afford to go on with it. 

I had to do a few dances when I was doing plays but wasn't center stage by any means.  I was one of the background people  while the people who really were dancers were out in front.



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Post by: Danise on January 02, 2011, 10:26:32 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCnAjel02lM&feature=player_embedded

You have to watch the above.  It's so cute!
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Post by: Danise on January 02, 2011, 10:29:01 AM
DR elmore - Have a great visit with your dear goddaughter, Charlotte.

Ditto!!!!
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Post by: MBarnum on January 02, 2011, 10:30:17 AM
Oh m gosh DR Danise, that is so cute! I love it.
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Post by: MBarnum on January 02, 2011, 10:31:11 AM
And DR Danise, I have to tell you it has been so wonderful seeing you here on a regular basis again!! Just like old times!!
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 02, 2011, 10:32:56 AM
DR elmore - Have a great visit with your dear goddaughter, Charlotte.

I hope to! We are set now for this afternoon's showing of TRUE GRIT. I ordered the METROPOLIS CASE, and I was telling Charlotte about it. If I like it, I'll send her a copy. She loved Pete Hamill's wonderful FOREVER and she's currently reading a book that takes place today and in 1680 in Salem, MA. Sounds witchy!
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Post by: MBarnum on January 02, 2011, 10:33:01 AM
DR Jose, it is amazing how large the locker rooms at the YMCA are! And the men's locker room has both a steam room and a enclosed hot tub.
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Post by: MBarnum on January 02, 2011, 10:34:10 AM
JRand, I highly recommend joing Netflix, getting the Apple TV attachment and watching away! You would not regret it, and it is all very inexpensive.

Actually, since you have a Blue Ray machine you probably don't even need the Apple TV thing...you can stream Netflix movies and tv shows already...just join Netflix for 9 bucks a month and have tons of stuff at your fingertips....new and old.
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Post by: Danise on January 02, 2011, 10:39:33 AM
And DR Danise, I have to tell you it has been so wonderful seeing you here on a regular basis again!! Just like old times!!

Thank you, DR MBarnum.  It feels good to be back with all of my friends.  I guess I really was worn out and needed this time off from work to recharge myself. 

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Post by: Jane on January 02, 2011, 10:43:26 AM
Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And I just printed out and reviewed my travel documents... WOW!

:)

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Post by: Jane on January 02, 2011, 10:44:34 AM
Danise recharging is important, try doing it more often if only on a Sunday here and there.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 11:00:09 AM
DR Jose, it is amazing how large the locker rooms at the YMCA are! And the men's locker room has both a steam room and a enclosed hot tub.

I should be shaking my head in disbelief right now, DR MBarnum. Instead, I'm truly laughing out loud.
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Post by: Danise on January 02, 2011, 11:10:01 AM
Danise recharging is important, try doing it more often if only on a Sunday here and there.

That was one thing my doctor told me.  He wanted me to take about 3 or 4 weeks off but I couldn't do that considering how work is right now.

However, I went almost a whole year without taking any vacation time off.    I get 3 weeks vacation a year now so once things settle down, I will be taking a week off every few months.  It's not right the way they are torturing us by saying there is going to be a big lay off then saying no but for certain 3 months from now.  It pulls you down.

That's why I hate going to work now.  Instead of it being laid back, everyone is so touchy.  There is a lot of back stabbing going on--trying to make others look bad.  People you thought were friends turning on you.  It's horrible.  Like a battlefield or chess game where you have to watch every move you make. 

Your scared if you make any little mistake or something comes back to you because your afraid they are looking at you to get rid of you if that big layoff comes about.

With everything I have been through these past couple of years with losing Mom, then Bear, then the things I went through with Turner, now this, I'm stress city. 

I just hope this little bit of down time will keep me calm until after the next lay off date comes and goes in March.  By then I'll need another good week off.
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Post by: Jane on January 02, 2011, 11:20:57 AM
Danise can you carry over your vacation time to the following year or is is lost if you don't take it?
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Post by: Jane on January 02, 2011, 11:23:40 AM
Hey!  I did it!

:)

Cute photo.  Was the cat photo shopped into the snow or really out there playing?
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Post by: bk on January 02, 2011, 11:49:05 AM
Mr BK have you seen this book?


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0738581321/ref=s9_simh_co_p14_d0_i3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=left-3&pf_rd_r=07S221BGXKDBFJDZ16SA&pf_rd_t=3201&pf_rd_p=1280661842&pf_rd_i=typ01

I have to look, but I think so - I have several books from that publisher - most if not all of the photos come from my pal Marc Wanamaker.
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Post by: bk on January 02, 2011, 11:50:30 AM
I had an incredible night's sleep and I am now up.  I think maybe I'll go do the field trip in a few minutes, then come back and do whatever writing I'm going to do.
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Post by: bk on January 02, 2011, 11:51:03 AM
It looks like it might have drizzled during the night.  It's still very gray out so I don't know about a jog - we shall see.
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Post by: John G. on January 02, 2011, 12:04:06 PM
Allergies must be bothering me. Can't focus. Slept a lot but not necessarily quality sleep.
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Post by: John G. on January 02, 2011, 12:04:58 PM
DR Elmore, maybe your dream is telling you to do Call Me, Mister or This Is the Army at Goodspeed. Or maybe just to date a platoon.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 12:18:51 PM
DR Elmore, maybe your dream is telling you to do Call Me, Mister or This Is the Army at Goodspeed. Or maybe just to date a platoon.

DR John G - Didn't you mean to place the word "date" in "quotes"? ;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 12:20:30 PM
Well...

I will say that with the number of Formal and Semi-Formal nights on this cruise, it has made it much easier to pack for my trip.  Of course, I only have one tuxedo, one tux shirt, and one suit jacket, so...

Now I just to find my cufflinks and studs.
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Post by: John G. on January 02, 2011, 12:23:31 PM
DR Elmore, maybe your dream is telling you to do Call Me, Mister or This Is the Army at Goodspeed. Or maybe just to date a platoon.

DR John G - Didn't you mean to place the word "date" in "quotes"? ;)

I got a hilarious book this Christmas called "Free Brown 'Eggs' " and it's all about misusing quote marks on signs and in programs. You know, things like "Jesus" Saves or Now "Hiring." So, now I'm scared to use quotes on anything.
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Post by: John G. on January 02, 2011, 12:23:54 PM
On to another page.
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Post by: John G. on January 02, 2011, 12:24:15 PM
"Page 3" "Quote" "Dance"!
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 02, 2011, 12:32:38 PM
One more episode of Mrs Gaskell's WIVES & DAUGHTERS to go! It's quite good although I think I prefer the doom and gloom of NORTH AND SOUTH and the romance of CRANFORD more. The cast is excellent and the writing by Andrew Davies quite wonderful. I see he's written the screenplay for the latest adaptation of LES TROIS MOUSQUETAIRES. Excellent!
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Post by: John G. on January 02, 2011, 12:43:36 PM
Love Andrew Davies work. He did a couple of great Trollope adaptations, "He Knew He Was Right" and "The Way We Live Now," as well as the excellent version of Elliott's "Daniel Deronda." And of course, the "Pride and Prejudice" with Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle.
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Post by: John G. on January 02, 2011, 12:45:26 PM
He reads more 19th century novels than I do. And gets paid to do it, too.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2011, 01:11:11 PM
Hey!  I did it!

:)

Cute photo.  Was the cat photo shopped into the snow or really out there playing?

I think it was really out playing
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Post by: Ginny on January 02, 2011, 01:26:30 PM
Sunday afternoon greetings!  We are back from Lima, where Rob and Mary Linda joined us for church and lunch afterwards.  ML then headed home to Michigan and Rob went with us to visit the church's senior warden in the hospital (cardiac adjustment) and then we 3 enjoyed A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION and WAIT, WAIT, DON'T TELL ME during the drive home.  I need to put on my Reeboks and take a walk around the basement because I didn't do one yesterday.
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Post by: Ginny on January 02, 2011, 01:27:20 PM
DR Elmore - I hope you and Charlotte enjoy TRUE GRIT as much as we all did on New Year's Eve.  Tell her "Go, Blue!" for me!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2011, 01:35:35 PM
Can't wait to hear what DR Elmore thinks of True Grit
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 01:35:45 PM
Well...

My clothes are laid out. I found my cufflinks. I found my ties. (It's amazing just how much I don't dress up regularly.)

And since I'm starting to feel a bit anxious and antsy, I'm gonna head out for a few hours for some fresh air, some window-shopping and then a presentation of Monteverdi's "Vespro della Beata Vergine" down at "Smokey" Mary's on 46th Street.  Then back her to pack, edit, re-pack, edit and re-pack.  And, hopefully, get a few hours of sleep. Thankfully, I'm not scheduled for embarkation until 3:00 tomorrow afternoon, so, I should have a few hours of breathing room in the morning too.

I hope.

;)

Laters...
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Post by: TCB on January 02, 2011, 01:42:17 PM



I believe that elmore has the video version of WACKY NOODLES.
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Post by: Ben on January 02, 2011, 01:50:43 PM
I love Wait, Wait!
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Post by: Ben on January 02, 2011, 01:51:06 PM
We are having fish with rice and vegetables for dinner tonight.
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Post by: Matthew on January 02, 2011, 01:57:38 PM

Hi from 30,000 + feet. Last day for Virgin America's free inflight Wifi!!

This will be my first time seeing Phantom in LV.  I will pass along hellos to cast people if I get a chance. Turns out that the guy playing Raul was my Joseph in a production of JatATD in 1997.  I fb'd him to make sure he was going to be in the show tomorrow.  He is!! 
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 02, 2011, 02:00:36 PM
* * * * *   Continued Travel Vibes for DR Matthew and his DP  * * * * *
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Post by: Ginny on January 02, 2011, 02:03:09 PM
DR Matthew - I usually say "Wave when you fly over Ohio" but that would mean you're really off course!  Have a great time in Vegas!
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Post by: John G. on January 02, 2011, 02:11:29 PM
Travel vibes for DR Matthew! Sounds like a fun trip.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2011, 02:11:37 PM
I forgot how much food I have to eat on weight watchers.  They changed the point system so some of the foods I used to eat have gone up in points, but fruit is now 0.   I had the old point system down pat, this one will take some getting used to.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 02, 2011, 02:12:01 PM
I'm afraid I got you beat, DR Danise--today is the last day of my month long vacation.  I haven't been in the office since December 1st.

I'm only sort of looking forward to going back to the routine.  Back to the long commute...  Also, we will be between projects for a while, so there will be a lot of time to fill up with trying to look busy when there's really nothing to do.

I went out today to buy myself a pair of boots at L.L. Bean.  Then I stopped off at Borders to use a 50% off coupon.  I bought my next commute read, the new translation of Pasternak's DR. ZHIVAGO.  I took a stab at it a few years ago, but it was tough going and I let myself get distracted away.  This new translation promises to more enticing according to a few reviews I've read on it.

And it will be interesting to see how many people have e-readers on the trains tomorrow.  I'm probably going to appear rather retro holding an actual book.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2011, 02:17:51 PM
Today is the end of my 3 1/2 days off in a row.  I have work to do and it's sitting here like so much fish, but I just can't do it.  So it will wait until tomorrow.  Tomorrow I'll be going in late as I'm taking Callie to the vet to have her lip checked and Boo is getting her chip
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2011, 02:18:17 PM
Is it bad to watch reruns of House Hunters and not remember which one they chose?
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 02, 2011, 02:19:14 PM
DR Cillaliz, will this be Little Ricky's first time home alone?
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2011, 02:23:15 PM
Yes, actually, it will.  It should be about an hour total, so we'll see how he does.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2011, 02:26:20 PM
I really haven't left the house much at all in the last few days.  It was good for the cats after being left for 4 nights over Christmas.  I'm not concerned about him being here alone
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2011, 02:30:25 PM
I was watching Oprah's new channel today.  I don't think I'll watch too often. I mean EVERY show has a message.  I don't want a message in every show I watch. 
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2011, 02:31:22 PM
I do like the HGTV dream home (watching it again) it sleeps 14!  We could have an HHW getaway in VT
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Post by: KevinH on January 02, 2011, 02:38:42 PM
Watching My Favorite Year on TCM.  What a fun movie!
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2011, 02:40:27 PM
oh i love that movie....it's one of my favorites
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Post by: George on January 02, 2011, 02:52:28 PM
How About WACKY DUST?

Manattan Transfer or Ella Fitzgerald?

I've never heard Ella's version...but I don't doubt that it's very good.  TMT's version is a lot of fun. :D
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Post by: George on January 02, 2011, 02:55:14 PM
And since we're so close...
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Post by: George on January 02, 2011, 02:55:23 PM
PAGE FOUR DANCE!!
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Post by: George on January 02, 2011, 02:55:43 PM
* * * * *   Continued Travel Vibes for DR Matthew and his DP  * * * * *

~~~DITTO!!~~~
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Post by: Jane on January 02, 2011, 03:06:23 PM
DR Elmore, maybe your dream is telling you to do Call Me, Mister or This Is the Army at Goodspeed. Or maybe just to date a platoon.

DR John G - Didn't you mean to place the word "date" in "quotes"? ;)

I got a hilarious book this Christmas called "Free Brown 'Eggs' " and it's all about misusing quote marks on signs and in programs. You know, things like "Jesus" Saves or Now "Hiring." So, now I'm scared to use quotes on anything.

;D
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Post by: Jane on January 02, 2011, 03:18:00 PM
One more episode of Mrs Gaskell's WIVES & DAUGHTERS to go! It's quite good although I think I prefer the doom and gloom of NORTH AND SOUTH and the romance of CRANFORD more.

As much as I enjoyed WIVES & DAUGHTERS it was my least favorite.  Funny when I think of NORTH AND SOUTH I think how very romantic it is. 
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Post by: Jane on January 02, 2011, 03:21:51 PM
I do like the HGTV dream home (watching it again) it sleeps 14!  We could have an HHW getaway in VT

Did you see a house in Roseburg, Oregon?  Our neighbor is a realtor and he said one of his houses was on the show last night.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2011, 03:23:18 PM
I do like the HGTV dream home (watching it again) it sleeps 14!  We could have an HHW getaway in VT

Did you see a house in Roseburg, Oregon?  Our neighbor is a realtor and he said one of his houses was on the show last night.

No...I think there was a show in Oregon last night, not sure if I watched it, lol.   I've seen so many house hunters, I may have seen it.  Last night was all reruns, so I may have watched something else
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Post by: Ginny on January 02, 2011, 03:25:03 PM
I do like the HGTV dream home (watching it again) it sleeps 14!  We could have an HHW getaway in VT

Reservations for 2, please!
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Post by: Jane on January 02, 2011, 03:25:29 PM
How About WACKY DUST?

Manattan Transfer or Ella Fitzgerald?

I've never heard Ella's version...but I don't doubt that it's very good.  TMT's version is a lot of fun. :D

Ella: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjRcKq38-IY
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Post by: Laura on January 02, 2011, 03:26:48 PM
Have a great time in Las Vegas, Matthew!
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 02, 2011, 03:27:56 PM
DR JOSE will soon be on the high seas.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 02, 2011, 03:28:28 PM
ALmost time for my airplane movies on TCM.

No Highway in the Sky AND Fate Is the Hunter.
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Post by: Jrand73 on January 02, 2011, 03:29:24 PM
I thought about ordering that book, too, MR BK.  But then I got distracted and ordered two DARK SHADOWS books instead.

Louis Edmunds biography and Barnabas & Co - both by the same gentleman.
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Post by: Jane on January 02, 2011, 03:29:25 PM
DR Jose will you be dining as a regular guest or is the set up different?
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Post by: Jane on January 02, 2011, 03:30:46 PM
I do like the HGTV dream home (watching it again) it sleeps 14!  We could have an HHW getaway in VT

Did you see a house in Roseburg, Oregon?  Our neighbor is a realtor and he said one of his houses was on the show last night.

No...I think there was a show in Oregon last night, not sure if I watched it, lol.   I've seen so many house hunters, I may have seen it.  Last night was all reruns, so I may have watched something else

LOL-I'm sure I would have trouble remembering if I watched half the episodes you did.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2011, 03:31:03 PM
I do like the HGTV dream home (watching it again) it sleeps 14!  We could have an HHW getaway in VT

Reservations for 2, please!

Got it!   There's a bunk room that sleeps 8, lol.  can you imagine 8 of us in bunk beds, lol
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2011, 03:31:57 PM
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv-dream-home-2011-giveaway/package/index.html (http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv-dream-home-2011-giveaway/package/index.html)

Here's the dream home
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Post by: Jane on January 02, 2011, 03:36:06 PM
Cilla does this house look familiar?
(http://photos1.zillow.com/is/image/i0/i3/i4549/IS1ab7ilj6jdqjn.jpg?op_sharpen=1&qlt=90&hei=446&wid=596)
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2011, 03:36:47 PM
Not really, but it's hard to tell, do you have any of the inside?
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2011, 03:37:06 PM
I don't think I watched that one last night
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Post by: Jane on January 02, 2011, 03:37:13 PM
That house has a vineyard and is on the river-nice.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 02, 2011, 03:40:19 PM
I thought about ordering that book, too, MR BK.  But then I got distracted and ordered two DARK SHADOWS books instead.

Louis Edmunds biography and Barnabas & Co - both by the same gentleman.

Not the Grayson Hall book?
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Post by: Ginny on January 02, 2011, 03:42:43 PM
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv-dream-home-2011-giveaway/package/index.html (http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv-dream-home-2011-giveaway/package/index.html)

Here's the dream home

Back in 1998, when I was consulting for Follett Software, they sent me to that part of Vermont to do a teacher workshop.  The session was on a Monday, but it was cheaper for me to fly on Saturday, so I had a rental car and all day Sunday to explore.  I toured Ben & Jerry's, drove to the Trapp Family Lodge, and enjoyed the scenery.  I also had some time in Burlington before my flight home on Tuesday - it's a beautiful city.
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2011, 03:46:02 PM
I'd love to see the area. I have never been to Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts or Rhode Island.  I've been wanting to take a trip and see all of them at once
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Post by: Jane on January 02, 2011, 03:46:10 PM
Not really, but it's hard to tell, do you have any of the inside?

Here is a link to all the photos. http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/5371-Melqua-Rd-Roseburg-OR-97471/61076035_zpid/

He has three homes for sale in Roseburg so I'm guessing on this.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 02, 2011, 03:46:44 PM
That house does look inviting.  But I'd rather it was in NY on the Hudson.
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Post by: Laura on January 02, 2011, 03:48:24 PM
I couldn't afford to win that house.
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Post by: Jane on January 02, 2011, 04:03:34 PM
I couldn't afford to win that house.

LOL.  I would take the money, not the house.
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Post by: John G. on January 02, 2011, 04:23:13 PM
Cilla does this house look familiar?
(http://photos1.zillow.com/is/image/i0/i3/i4549/IS1ab7ilj6jdqjn.jpg?op_sharpen=1&qlt=90&hei=446&wid=596)
Love the setting and certain elements of the house, but the overall design seems bulky. And what's with that big block of no windows on the second story when the view is that gorgeous. If it's a safe room or something, it should be on the other side.
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Post by: John G. on January 02, 2011, 04:24:00 PM
How About WACKY DUST?

Manattan Transfer or Ella Fitzgerald?

I've never heard Ella's version...but I don't doubt that it's very good.  TMT's version is a lot of fun. :D

Ella: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjRcKq38-IY
Great song. Perhaps my favorite singer.
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Post by: bk on January 02, 2011, 04:32:30 PM
I did my field trip.  It's been raining steadily for about four hours now.  I went and saw the address I was looking for - it's now an apartment building, where once it was something completely different.  It's perfect, actually, and then when I got home I did a little research and basically I hit pay dirt - the real-life place has an incredible history and it's going to give me a lot of detail-oriented stuff that is the kind of thing one prays for.  What a luck out.  In my list of possible places and addresses it was the last one I found.  I really was going to just make up a place and set it where there is now a strip mall, but this is so much better.  Plus, it will give me a photo for the cover of the book :)
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Post by: TCB on January 02, 2011, 04:35:23 PM
PAGE FIVE
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Post by: TCB on January 02, 2011, 04:36:08 PM
TONIGHT on TCM - two movies that I haven't seen in decades and am most interested in revisiting:

No Highway in the Sky

Fate Is the Hunter


FATE IS THE HUNTER - Yes, Rod Taylor!
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: TCB on January 02, 2011, 04:37:08 PM
How many of us here on HHW have taken dancing lessons?  When and what kind?  Would you like to take some more?

I HATE dancing.
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2011, 04:37:38 PM
You can take money in lieu of the house....something like $690,000
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2011, 04:38:48 PM
That house has a vineyard and is on the river-nice.

I saw a show where they were looking at houses with vineyards.  I thought that was in the Napa area though
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Post by: John G. on January 02, 2011, 04:40:37 PM
How many of us here on HHW have taken dancing lessons?  When and what kind?  Would you like to take some more?

I HATE dancing.
I take ballroom classes twice a week, one in smooth, one in Latin. Won't say I'm good, but I need the exercise. And I enjoy it.
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Post by: Jane on January 02, 2011, 04:43:20 PM
How About WACKY DUST?

Manattan Transfer or Ella Fitzgerald?

I've never heard Ella's version...but I don't doubt that it's very good.  TMT's version is a lot of fun. :D

Ella: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjRcKq38-IY
Great song. Perhaps my favorite singer.

Mine too.
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Post by: Jane on January 02, 2011, 04:44:35 PM
That house has a vineyard and is on the river-nice.

I saw a show where they were looking at houses with vineyards.  I thought that was in the Napa area though

Could have been.  Oregon is also know for its many wineries. 
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: Jane on January 02, 2011, 04:56:23 PM
Cilla does this house look familiar?

Love the setting and certain elements of the house, but the overall design seems bulky. And what's with that big block of no windows on the second story when the view is that gorgeous. If it's a safe room or something, it should be on the other side.

I didn't think about the lack of windows, at least not that they would be due to a safe room-lol.  It seems so private that windows would be desirable.  Windows bring in a lot of light in the mornings & during full moons, plus birds tend to fly into them. 
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Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2011, 05:00:52 PM
Tonight I discovered that the treadmill still works.  I only did 20 minutes, but I haven't exercized in a long time so I don't want to push it too much right away
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Post by: Jane on January 02, 2011, 05:05:47 PM
That's great Cilla.  I miss our old treadmill on winter days, especially now that the trails can be icy.  We tried on some Yaktrax's today and my size was too small.  I was concerned the next size up was too big.  Keith decided to pass.
(http://demandware.edgesuite.net/aabf_prd/on/demandware.static/Sites-Gardeners-Site/Sites-GSC_Products/default/v1293727712183/Products/34-124.jpg)
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Post by: John G. on January 02, 2011, 05:10:16 PM
Watching "My Sister Eileen" with Betty Garrett, Jack Lemmon, Janet Leigh and Bob Fosse. It may not be "Wonderful Town," but it's charming.
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Post by: bk on January 02, 2011, 05:14:22 PM
I've written about nine pages or so.  Finished chapter one and am into chapter two and the plot has been introduced. 
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Post by: bk on January 02, 2011, 05:16:40 PM
I think dinner is off.   My dinner partner, who was coming back from San Jose, was stuck on the grapevine just before I-5.  Two miles in two hours.  Then, just as she was about to get through, they closed it.  She had to then go 100 miles out of her way and is still stuck in traffic and a couple of hours from getting back home.  So, given the rain and everything, not likely, although I told her if it would relax her and give her some fun, she should just come and have dinner.  I don't think so, though.
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Post by: bk on January 02, 2011, 05:17:30 PM
The minute I knew that was a possibility, I went to Jerry's and had some chicken soup, just to keep warm.  I had the soup but left half the broth, and I had two pieces of rye bread with it.  I'll definitely have to eat a little something later.
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Post by: bk on January 02, 2011, 05:18:02 PM
I think I'll take a little writing break - I do want to do one or two more pages, just to get past this little section I'm in.
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Post by: Jane on January 02, 2011, 05:28:42 PM
I think dinner is off.   My dinner partner, who was coming back from San Jose, was stuck on the grapevine just before I-5.  Two miles in two hours.  Then, just as she was about to get through, they closed it.  She had to then go 100 miles out of her way and is still stuck in traffic and a couple of hours from getting back home.  So, given the rain and everything, not likely, although I told her if it would relax her and give her some fun, she should just come and have dinner.  I don't think so, though.


Poor thing.  Safe traveling to her.
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Post by: Jennifer on January 02, 2011, 05:43:50 PM
I was reading DR Jane's posting photos instructions. But I don't have those options DR Jane has. So I"m going to try to remember what i do. Which is click on "properties" and then copy the address here.

Then put the link in the image icon (second on bottom).
This is the book I was reading the other day.

(http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1279653173s/6527740.jpg)

I hope this works for those who don't have my options.  Do you have a MAC?

No,  I don't post pics often but that was how I always did it.
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Post by: FJL on January 02, 2011, 06:08:35 PM
I didn't get to do the video-watching I'd planned for today.  Caught in the web once again.
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Post by: Danise on January 02, 2011, 06:23:38 PM
Hi Folks,

Well this is it.  My holiday is over and it's Bedtime for Bonzo. 

I had a nice last day doing some last minute things i wanted to do.  Funny Cilla and Jane were talking about House Hunters.  I LOVE that show.  I feel like it gives me a real insight to the way people really live.

I can't get over some of the houses I've seen--they make mine look like a doll house!

I did enter the contest for the HTV house.  I thought I might be able to rent part of it--kinda like a B&B or like Jane said just take the money.

As for the pictures, I can't find the properties either so I really don't know how I would post a picture from Facebook.

Well, I have a shower to get before I go the bed.  I have to take Bonny over to the body shop tomorrow morning at nine.

Talk with all tomorrow night.

Hugs!
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Post by: Jane on January 02, 2011, 06:27:17 PM
Craig "fixed" many of my issues with my cell phone today.  I can now see who is calling me. :)
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Post by: Jane on January 02, 2011, 06:28:12 PM
Danise we have enjoyed your vacation.  Don't wait for the next one to come visit again.
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Post by: MBarnum on January 02, 2011, 06:28:30 PM
Finshed another Netflix streaming movie...CAGE OF EVIL (1960) starring Ron Roster and Patricia Blair. Nice little cops and robbers movie with a good cop gone bad..

One scene took place at the corner of Yucca St and Cherokee in Hollywood. I once walked through there on my way back from getting coffee on Hollywood Blvd.


(http://www.moviegoods.com//Assets/product_images/1020/314792.1020.A.jpg)
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Post by: Laura on January 02, 2011, 06:29:10 PM
Yes, Danise, we all enjoyed your vacation! We hope you keep in touch.
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Post by: MBarnum on January 02, 2011, 06:34:35 PM
Next up is STRANGE INTRUDER starring Ida Lupino, Edmund Purdom, Jacques Bergerac, and Gloria Talbott.....I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this movie but have not seen it since the late 1980s.

I am so looking forward.....


(http://www.moviegoods.com//Assets/product_images/1020/461238.1020.A.jpg)
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Post by: John G. on January 02, 2011, 06:40:25 PM
Danise we have enjoyed your vacation.  Don't wait for the next one to come visit again.
What she said. And we all hope you win the HTV House so we can come for a visit.
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Post by: MBarnum on January 02, 2011, 06:40:28 PM
Glad that you had a nice vacating DR Danise!


By the way to find "properties" for any photo on the internet, just put your cursor on the photo...right mouse click...choose "properties" from the window that pops up...use your cursor to highlight the web address stuff that is shown...right mouse click again on the address you have highlighted...choose copy...come to HHW...in the box where you write your HHW messages put yoru cursor there...right mouse click again...choose paste...and your photo address is now in the message.

Then highlight that address in your HHW message and then choose from the icons just above the row of smiley faces the icon that looks like a framed picture. Click on that icon and it will put some sort of "tag" at either end of the highlighted address that you had pased in your message.

All done!
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Post by: John G. on January 02, 2011, 06:42:16 PM
Next up is STRANGE INTRUDER starring Ida Lupino, Edmund Purdom, Jacques Bergerac, and Gloria Talbott.....I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this movie but have not seen it since the late 1980s.

I am so looking forward.....


(http://www.moviegoods.com//Assets/product_images/1020/461238.1020.A.jpg)
Ida is incredible. Would love to see that one. But I'm not ready for Netflix or downloading.
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Post by: John G. on January 02, 2011, 06:43:30 PM
Tonight's second flick is "Dance with Me" featuring the too-beautiful-to-believe couple of Chayenne and Vanessa Williams.
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Post by: John G. on January 02, 2011, 06:44:44 PM
One more.
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Post by: John G. on January 02, 2011, 06:45:32 PM
(http://www.radiotimes.com/shows/30-rock/gallery/gallery-one/007/photo_lrg.jpg)
Page Six Chayanne and Jane Krakowski Dance.
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Post by: bk on January 02, 2011, 07:08:02 PM
What is that ridiculous outfit she's wearing?
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Post by: John G. on January 02, 2011, 07:09:15 PM
Something ballroom dancers wear. It is rather gossamer, isn't it?
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Post by: vixmom on January 02, 2011, 07:09:37 PM
what is the Wacky Noodle recipe?
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Post by: Ginny on January 02, 2011, 07:10:55 PM
I hope DR Danise takes another vacation soon!
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Post by: vixmom on January 02, 2011, 07:12:18 PM
Yesterday we went to a house aprty - weha ve been celebrating every New years Eve with another couple for the past 21 year s - we missed thios year because of my brother's suprise party - so we moved our celbration to yesterday instead

 we sleep over their  house so we just got home a little while ago
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Post by: FJL on January 02, 2011, 07:16:03 PM
Is a wacky noodle anything like a wackadoodle?
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Post by: elmore3003 on January 02, 2011, 07:19:08 PM
I'm checking in from my exciting days of viewing! Charlotte and I both lied TRUE GRIT very much. I've never seen the first film vewrsion and never read the novel, but I found this movie truly moving and wonderful: there's a certain sense of myth to the story of the smart young kid going out to avenge a father's death. At one point, I thought, she will lose something in this story, because in a good myth or fairy take the hero will give up something to achieve his goal. I had no idea what the loss would be and I found the epilogue to the story and all the loss tremendously heartbreaking. I think Charlotte was amazed to find me weeping through the credits.

As to the cast, I thought they were all wonderful: Matt Damon makes a good character actor I prefer to his juvenile lead roles, Josh Brolin makes his killer truly creepy and deserving to die, Jeff Bridges reminded me nothing of John Wayne and I think that's a good way to play the character. His final sequence to save Mattie's life fulfilled her comment to him early in the film that she heard he possessed true grit.  The young lady playing Mattie Ross sold me completely. I thought the mid-nineteenth century west was captured both in the design and in the langiuge, which always sounded to me the  language spoken by literate and intelligent people of the period. I loved Carter Burwell's score, which sounded like popular ballads and hyms of the same time period. I don't think I ever want to see the original film now. This was awfully perfect.

When I got back here, I finished WIVES & DAUGHTERS, and I enjoyed it. I kept waiting for Francesca Annis' horribly shallow and materialistic stepmother to get her comeuppance; I was sure she had a lurid past that would force her into exile but it didn't happen. I liked the series very much, just not so much as CRANFORD or NORTH & SOUTH.
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Post by: Ginny on January 02, 2011, 07:24:18 PM
DR Elmore - I'm so glad you and Charlotte liked TRUE GRIT.  Richard also commented on the language and I, too, liked the music.  I loved Mattie's costumes and really liked the young actress who played her.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on January 02, 2011, 07:25:56 PM
What is that ridiculous outfit she's wearing?

She got to keep her costume from A CHRISTMAS CAROL.

Speaking of Jane Krakowski and "Wacky Dust", I really like her rendition of the song on her LAZIEST GIRL IN TOWN cd.
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Post by: Jane on January 02, 2011, 07:26:38 PM
What is that ridiculous outfit she's wearing?

LOL I wondered the same thing.
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Post by: Ginny on January 02, 2011, 07:29:47 PM
Just looked up Hailee Steinfeld (Mattie in TRUE GRIT) to see her age (14) and found out that she and I share Dec. 11 as our birthdate.  She was born on my 46th birthday.
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Post by: John G. on January 02, 2011, 07:30:58 PM
Her outfits in the rest of the picture are equally filmy.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 07:37:01 PM
Good Evening!

Just a few minutes after they opened the doors at Smokey Mary's - a.k.a. the Church of St. Mary the Virgin - the place was filled to capacity, with lots of people trying to squeeze into any possibly empty seat.  They had set up overflow seating off the side - truly obstructed view! - and all of those seats were occupied by the time the performance began.  And, Oh!, what a performance!

The Green Mountain Project (http://www.greenmountainvespers.com/GMV/Home.html) presented the Monteverdi at the beginning of last year (2010) as part of the commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the work, "Vespro della Beata Vergine" ("Vespers for the Virgin Mary").  I had heard the piece in bits and pieces before via recordings in music history class, as well as on the radio, but this was the first time hearing it performed for me. It was truly a revelation.

Over the course of the nearly two hour work, I don't think my attention strayed once. Not only was I amazed by the, for lack of a better word, crazy polyphonic writing, I was also impressed by the musicianship, virtuosity and dedication of the singers and instrumentalists.  It was one of those performances that ended with a few moments of hush to let all of the sound die down and to let it all sink for a moment, before everyone stood up and applauded. And the ovation lasted a good five minutes.

It really was just what I needed in the midst of the preparations for my cruise.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 07:39:13 PM
Oh... And "Smokey" Mary was most certainly "smokey" when we entered the church. I really have to wonder just how much incense they use on a daily basis. I mean, sometimes, if the atmosphere is right, there's a plume of smoke coming out of the top of the church.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 07:39:35 PM
Tonight's second flick is "Dance with Me" featuring the too-beautiful-to-believe couple of Chayenne and Vanessa Williams.

Umm... Why?

;D
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 07:42:08 PM
Just looked up Hailee Steinfeld (Mattie in TRUE GRIT) to see her age (14) and found out that she and I share Dec. 11 as our birthdate.  She was born on my 46th birthday.

And it's also her film debut! The Coen Brothers truly got lucky with that bit of casting. -Although, I'm sure luck had nothing to do with it.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 07:43:44 PM
DR Danise - Just take a moment or two each day while you're back at work to remember this past week. And, hopefully, you're next vacation will more of a true vacation rather than a time to decompress.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 07:44:20 PM
DR Dan (the Man) - Well, just remember, (other) people are less likely to steal a book than they are an iPad, Nook or other e-Reader.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 07:44:47 PM
bk - Congrats on your successful fact-finding field trip.
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Post by: Ginny on January 02, 2011, 07:46:30 PM
Oh... And "Smokey" Mary was most certainly "smokey" when we entered the church. I really have to wonder just how much incense they use on a daily basis. I mean, sometimes, if the atmosphere is right, there's a plume of smoke coming out of the top of the church.

DR Jose - Richard and I have attended services there many times and they use a LOT of incense!  And, no matter where we sit, the censor stands right next to me and the smoke makes me cough.
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 07:51:02 PM
Oh... And "Smokey" Mary was most certainly "smokey" when we entered the church. I really have to wonder just how much incense they use on a daily basis. I mean, sometimes, if the atmosphere is right, there's a plume of smoke coming out of the top of the church.

DR Jose - Richard and I have attended services there many times and they use a LOT of incense!  And, no matter where we sit, the censor stands right next to me and the smoke makes me cough.

I was wondering how the singers were dealing with all of that stuff in the air. Thankfully, I was fine, however, my friend, Michael, truly could not wait to get back out in the fresh air after the performance was done.
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: vixmom on January 02, 2011, 07:51:25 PM
Cruise Vibes fro DR Jose!!!
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 07:51:36 PM
Glad that you had a nice vacating DR Danise!


By the way to find "properties" for any photo on the internet, just put your cursor on the photo...right mouse click...choose "properties" from the window that pops up...use your cursor to highlight the web address stuff that is shown...right mouse click again on the address you have highlighted...choose copy...come to HHW...in the box where you write your HHW messages put yoru cursor there...right mouse click again...choose paste...and your photo address is now in the message.

Then highlight that address in your HHW message and then choose from the icons just above the row of smiley faces the icon that looks like a framed picture. Click on that icon and it will put some sort of "tag" at either end of the highlighted address that you had pased in your message.

All done!

My. Jaw. Is. On. The. Floor!

::)
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: vixmom on January 02, 2011, 07:52:26 PM
I just did a search and although I can find many many refernecs to wacky noodles I cannot find a recipe

PLEASE~~

How do you make WAcky Noodles?
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 07:53:29 PM
Love the setting and certain elements of the house, but the overall design seems bulky. And what's with that big block of no windows on the second story when the view is that gorgeous. If it's a safe room or something, it should be on the other side.

I'm guessing the the "right side" of the pic provides the most scenic views.  -And, yes, there could still be a safe room. ;)
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 07:54:02 PM
Cruise Vibes fro DR Jose!!!

Thank Yuo, DR vixmom!!!


;)
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2011, 08:00:44 PM
Smooth sailing and smooth seas vibes to dr JOSE~~~~~
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2011, 08:01:18 PM
So if anyone wants to be "HGTV'd" you can go to the HGTV website and send them a photo fo your space and someone may show up at your door
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2011, 08:09:10 PM
I was thinking that BK posted the recipe a long time ago, but when I searched I didn't find it
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 08:12:41 PM
I was thinking that BK posted the recipe a long time ago, but when I searched I didn't find it

Here it is!  -Note the date of the posting!

Quote
UNSEEMLY WACKY NOODLES

1 12oz. bag of wide egg noodles, mostaciolli or bow tie pasta (your choice).

Boil them noodles.

Drain them noodles and put 'em back in the pot and put the pot back on the stove and put the flame on low.

To the noodles add the following:

One can cream of mushroom soup
Fill the empty soup can with milk and add that.
Add as much dried minced onion as you like (the kind you find in the seasoning section of your market)
Add salt and pepper
Add two tablespoons or a bit more of ketchup (don't be scared, you must trust me - this is basically for color and it adds just the right flavor ultimately)
Mix it all together whilst singing Beat Me Daddy Eight to the Bar
When it is heated through and through add five to eight ounces of sour cream (depending on your waist size) and mix again thoroughly and heat on low until hot, stirring constantly. Serve (will probably need extra salt as you serve).

Now, I know it sounds wacky, because, after all, they are Wacky Noodles, but they are delicious, kind of like stroganoff without meat. Give it a try, you'll like it for sure.

Posted by bk @ 01/11/2003 03:36 PM PST
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 08:13:48 PM
And if you go back to "LOST AND FOUND" (http://www.haineshisway.com/archives/00000435.html), you'll find a bunch of other HHW recipes. Including the one for "Floop"!
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 08:18:25 PM
OK... Time to take an hour - I hope! - to pack my luggage. -I really wish shoes weren't bulky. I need to take at least four different pairs. Ah, well.  ;)

Laters...
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 08:21:21 PM
DR Jose will you be dining as a regular guest or is the set up different?

I was hired by the voice teacher who is running the camp, not by the ship. So, I will be a "regular guest". -I did just check out my cabin assignment. It's an interior room. A window would have been nice, but I'm pretty sure I'll be making sure I spend a lot of time on deck over the course of the 10 days.
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: John G. on January 02, 2011, 08:24:27 PM
Have a great trip, Jose.
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: Ginny on January 02, 2011, 08:26:48 PM
I wonder if one could substitute yogurt for the sour cream in Wacky Noodles (heart-healthy cooking, you know)?  Actually, I was about to ask if anyone here had experience with yogurt strainers, but I'm about to go to bed.  As I always do in the mornings, I'll read the rest of tonight's posts before I read BK's notes tomorrow.

'night!
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: vixmom on January 02, 2011, 08:31:31 PM
thank you Jose - anf=d it looks as if I have all the ingredients
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: vixmom on January 02, 2011, 08:32:41 PM
I am looking forward to seeing all your photos when you get back
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2011, 08:44:41 PM
I wonder if one could substitute yogurt for the sour cream in Wacky Noodles (heart-healthy cooking, you know)?  Actually, I was about to ask if anyone here had experience with yogurt strainers, but I'm about to go to bed.  As I always do in the mornings, I'll read the rest of tonight's posts before I read BK's notes tomorrow.

'night!

If not yogurt I'm sure you could use lowfat sour cream.  Does that help your heart diet
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: Cillaliz on January 02, 2011, 08:45:12 PM
Bon Voyage DR Jose !
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: bk on January 02, 2011, 09:08:30 PM
Thanks Jose, for finding that recipe and the others.
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: bk on January 02, 2011, 09:08:48 PM
Vixmom, let us know how you like it, if you make them Wacky Noodles.
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: bk on January 02, 2011, 09:11:01 PM
I wrote another page and a half - almost thirteen pages today - whew!   Now I have to lay out the major plot points and hopefully do so in an entertaining way.  That will be the rest of chapter two, and then in chapter three, Adriana goes hunting for clews and to interview people.
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: bk on January 02, 2011, 09:12:06 PM
Finished with my viewing.
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: bk on January 02, 2011, 09:12:34 PM
And as long as we're here we may as well reach a new, sparkling number.  Someone take a screenshot.
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: FJL on January 02, 2011, 09:12:46 PM
Safe travels, Jose!
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: bk on January 02, 2011, 09:12:48 PM
Boy are these pages loading SLOW.
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: bk on January 02, 2011, 09:13:11 PM
I mean, getting to the page is quick, but loading the photos are SLOW.
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: bk on January 02, 2011, 09:13:46 PM
And now, a new plateau.  Drum roll and screenshot, please.
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 09:39:57 PM
Here ya's go, BK!

Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 09:42:03 PM
And...

I'm done packing!!
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 09:44:19 PM
Well...

I'll probably go back in the morning for a bit of "editing", but all the major stuff is in my luggage.  It was actually bit easier to pack than I thought it would be.  All I had to do was throw anything remotely "dressy" in my luggage, and, thankfully(?), that's not much.

So, now for a bit of internet surfing and emailing.  And then a little bit more tidying up of my bedroom. And then some sleep. And then some errands in the morning. And then... The subway ride to the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal.... :)
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 09:44:53 PM
Have a great trip, Jose.

Thank You, John.
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 09:48:23 PM
I wonder if one could substitute yogurt for the sour cream in Wacky Noodles (heart-healthy cooking, you know)?  Actually, I was about to ask if anyone here had experience with yogurt strainers, but I'm about to go to bed.  As I always do in the mornings, I'll read the rest of tonight's posts before I read BK's notes tomorrow.

'night!

The substitution should work out fine.  And just like when adding sour cream, be sure to keep the heat low. If the mixture gets too hot, the yogurt or sour cream will "break".

As for a yogurt strainer: just place a coffee filter in a sieve. Place the sieve over a bowl, pour the yogurt into the coffee filter, then wait.  Or you could do it the "old-fashioned" way by pouring the yogurt into a couple of layers of cheesecloth, tie up the corners, then suspend the bundle from over a bowl from one of your cabinets. ;)
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 09:48:53 PM
thank you Jose - anf=d it looks as if I have all the ingredients

You're welcome, DR vixmom.
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 09:50:07 PM
Bon Voyage DR Jose !

Thank You, DR Cillaliz.

I'll try my best to check-in from the deck of the ship after the embarkation process. At the very least, I'm pretty sure I'll be posting a pic or two on Facebook and Twitter via my iPhone.
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 09:50:39 PM
Thanks Jose, for finding that recipe and the others.

You're welcome, Bruce.

-It was nice reading through all of those posts and recipes. And names. :)
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 09:51:37 PM
And as long as we're here we may as well reach a new, sparkling number.  Someone take a screenshot.

I did! I did!


*Which is not the sequel to I Do! I Do! Although... Hmm... Someone get the Weisslers on the phone for me! ::)
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 09:53:13 PM
Safe travels, Jose!

Thank You, Fred!


-How was the closing of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown?  I was reading some reports that Laura Benanti had mentioned to someone(?) at the stage door that a cast recording will be recorded.
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: John G. on January 02, 2011, 09:53:36 PM
Night, all.
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 09:53:50 PM
And now, a new plateau.  Drum roll and screenshot, please.

See above Post #207.

;)
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 10:03:40 PM
PAGE EIGHT PLATEAU DANCE!!!!!!!!

(http://www.perillos.com/opoul_plateau.jpg)
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: bk on January 02, 2011, 10:29:01 PM
Just visited Jose's link to those recipe posts from long ago January of 2003.  Who was KT?  Who was Allan from the UK?  Where are they today?  So many wonderful recipes!  Maybe we will compile them all into a HHW cookbook - and I'm serious about that.  So, if someone would like to do the searches and collate all the recipes (that 2003 link is a great start) I will think about making that a 2011 reality. 
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: Jeanne on January 02, 2011, 10:29:23 PM
Hello, everyone.

I just watched a charming film called "Vitus." It's from 2007, but I only recently heard of it. What a little gem. Many DRs would enjoy it, I think.
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: JoseSPiano on January 02, 2011, 10:38:35 PM
OK...

Emails have been sent. Lists have been made. And I'm sleepy.

I had planned to do a bit more tidying up, but I think that can wait until a couple of hours from now.

Goodnight.
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: George on January 02, 2011, 11:12:18 PM
How About WACKY DUST?

Manattan Transfer or Ella Fitzgerald?

I've never heard Ella's version...but I don't doubt that it's very good.  TMT's version is a lot of fun. :D

Ella: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjRcKq38-IY

Cool!  Thanks for the link, Jane!
Title: Re: WACKY NOODLES
Post by: George on January 02, 2011, 11:13:21 PM
And if you go back to "LOST AND FOUND" (http://www.haineshisway.com/archives/00000435.html), you'll find a bunch of other HHW recipes. Including the one for "Floop"!

Thanks for this link, Jose!  I posted a Chocolate Turtle Cheesecake recipe that I'd actually been looking for for a couple of years!  And now, I have it again! :D